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Final Fantasy XVI is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It marks the sixteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series and was released exclusively for the PlayStation 5. The game received acclaim from critics for its compelling story, stunning graphics, captivating music, and engaging gameplay. Within just one week of its launch, Final Fantasy XVI sold over three million units. Amidst the game's resounding success, Square Enix introduced the first DLC expansion titled "Echoes of...

If you've ever played Buckshot Roulette, you'll know that items are the most important mechanism of the game. The existence of items in the game makes gameplay more diverse and dramatic, increasing unpredictability and strategic depth. After the game official release on Steam, many players will likely be excited and immediately jump into the game, activating the Double or Nothing mode. Then they'll surely encounter some new and unfamiliar items in the game and not know what they're...

Fate/Samurai Remnant is a action role-playing video game co-developed by Omega Force and Kou Shibusawa in cooperation with Aniplex and Type-Moon, and published by Koei Tecmo. It is an entry in the popular Fate series, and was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows in 2023. Fate/Samurai Remnant lets players play as Miyamoto Iori, a samurai during Japan's Edo period. Iori was adopted by the legendary ronin Miyamoto Musashi. The game reimagines Miyamoto Iori as a...

Lethal Company still remains the most attention-grabbing online co-op horror game since its launch. Created by Zeekerss, Lethal Company has garnered significant popularity due to its innovative gameplay, blending elements of horror and humor. It has received critical acclaim on the online storefront Steam, topping the platform's Global Top Seller list and reaching 100,000 concurrent players in November 2023. Its popularity has been attributed to social media and compared to similar horror games like Phasmophobia or Content Warning. Since the release of...

Among the titles renowned for their unforgiving nature, several come to mind. Some might think Elden Ring for its demanding gameplay, requiring high levels of skill and reflexes. Others might mention indie gems like Fear and Hunger, known for its unfair combat systems that compel players to rely on their wits and resourcefulness to progress. However, topping many lists would likely be Darkest Dungeon II. This game masterfully employs its gameplay mechanics to create an oppressively atmospheric world where every decision...

It's time to summon your pals out of the mines and crop fields and onto the battlefield! Fans of the popular "Pokemon with guns" survival game rejoice once again as Developer Pocketpair, on April 11, 2024, revealed the Official Arena Teaser Trailer for Palworld: The brief cinematic trailer depicted two teams of Pals...

When it comes to unique ideas in gameplay, one cannot overlook the contributions of independent, indie studios. Thanks to their constant infusion of fresh and unconventional ideas into their games, indie games manage to carve out a niche for themselves amidst a sea of high-budget games today. A recent indie game titled Stray even earned a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022. Buckshot Roulette is a tabletop indie game with a horror twist, was developed and...

The horror genre has always been the center of attention for many gamers over the years, with popular mutiplayer horror games such as Lethal Company, Content Warning, survival horror games like The Outlast Trials or Resident Evil 4 Remake, and especially the recent rise of psychological horror games like Buckshot Roulette. Venturing into this horror game market, indie game developer and publisher Clapperheads announced their latest psychological horror game titled Zoochosis on January 16, 2024, for the first...

It's been a week since Stellar Blade released its demo on PS5. This upcoming action-adventure game, developed by Shift Up, has received a lot of positive feedback from the gaming community. Many have been eagerly awaiting more information from the publisher. In a recent interview with a Korean publication Ruliweb, translated and summarized by Genki, director Kim Hyeong-tae shed light on what players can expect on launch day. Stellar Blade Director...

Content Warning has quickly captured the attention of social horror game enthusiasts, attracting thousands of players at the same time. With its chilling yet humorous gameplay, perfect for playing with friends, Content Warning has the potential to become the next Lethal company. Just days after its release, talented fans have created numerous exciting mods for Content Warning, promising to enhance the gaming experience for players. Below is a list of the top 5 mods worth trying for Content...

Helldivers 2 has recently been regarded as one of the best live service games of the year by many players in the gaming community, with the developer consistently delivering updates to enhance the game's quality. Entering April, another new Warbond for Helldivers 2, named Democratic Detonation, is set to release on April 11th.  ...

Crypt of the NecroDancer is a roguelike rhythm game by Brace Yourself Games. The game takes fundamental elements of a roguelike dungeon exploration game and adds a beat-matching rhythm game set to an original soundtrack written by Danny Baranowsky, best known for his work on games such as Canabalt, Super Meat Boy, and The Binding of Isaac. Crypt of the NecroDancer was initially released for Linux, OS X, and Windows in April 2015, co-published by Klei Entertainment. It later made its way to the PlayStation 4 and Vita...

Since its release, Dragon's Dogma 2 has quickly become a huge success for Capcom, capturing the hearts of a large fan base and receiving many positive reviews from critics. On April 2nd, Capcom officially announced that the game has sold 2.5 million copies globally across all platforms. According to the announcement, Dragon's Dogma 2 reached the 2.5 million mark just 11 days after its release. This is a significant achievement for Capcom, compared to the original Dragon's Dogma,...

Content Warning is a cooperative survival-horror video game published by Landfall Games, a studio known for quirky titles such as TABS and Stick Fight: The Game. Content Warning was released on April 1st, 2024, as part of Landfall's tradition of releasing a game on April Fool's Day. In Content Warning, you and three friends embark on a journey deep into the "Old World," using a camera to document footage for your SpöökTube channel. The more terrifying and chilling scenes your film contains,...

After four long years, fans of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot can finally rejoice as the latest DLC has been released. This marks the final expansion for the game, bidding farewell to Goku's adventures within it. As we prepare to say goodbye to Goku in this installment, anticipation builds for the upcoming release of Dragon Ball Sparkling! Zero. The final DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, titled 'Goku's Next Journey,' has just landed on March 30th....

The Souls-like genre has recently become popular due to the success of Elden Ring. With a large fan base, many new studios have ventured into the offline gaming market with this genre. Among them, some stand out much more than others, like Vindictus: Defying Fate, which caused a stir on the internet due to its bold decisions. Stellar Blade also had a similar start. Stellar Blade is a game developed by Shift Up, the same company behind the...

Pepper Grinder is a side-scrolling action-adventure game developed by Ahr Ech,  an independent indie video game developer based in Oregon. The first trailler for Pepper Grinder was released on June 11, 2017, on Ahr Ech's YouTube channel. The game announced their collaboration with publisher Devolver Digital at the November 2022 Nintendo Indie World Showcase, initially set for a 2023 release. However, in August 2023, Devolver announced that the game has been delayed to an unknown date in 2024. Pepper Grinder was eventually released on March 28, 2024, for Steam and Nintendo...

It's widely recognized that Square Enix's Mana series has had a profound impact on the JRPG genre since its debut in 1991. With deep stories and memorable combat, the franchise has endured the test of time. Despite the last mainline game releasing 18 years ago, fan enthusiasm remains strong, as evidenced by the success of the 2020 remake of Trials of Mana. Visions of Mana is an upcoming action role-playing game published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5,...

With Hollow Knight: Silksong and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree still waiting in the corner, there hasn't been any big Metroidvania title around. If you're looking for a good Metroidvania game to play, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist will be a perfect title for for you to check out. Ender Magnolia:...

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is an action adventure game developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment back in March 7, 2020. The game was released for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Windows and Xbox One. It is the fourth entry for the Pirate Warrior series. Following the game's initial Character Pass, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 continues to introduce new characters with their second Character Pass. Similar to the first pass, Character Pass 2 contains three...