Hordes of Hunger, a roguelite arena-slasher game, has a new Early Access release date set for May 6, 2025. The game was initially scheduled for March but was delayed after Steam Next Fest. Developed by Hyperstrange and published by Kwalee, the game features a protagonist named Mirah fighting against waves of monsters. A new trailer is available, showcasing the game's gameplay and story. Players can create their loadout, gain new abilities, and complete quests to uncover the origins of the evil they face.
Read full articleApril 22, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan
Hordes of Hunger, a roguelite arena-slasher game, has a new Early Access release date set for May 6, 2025. The game was initially scheduled for March but was delayed after Steam Next Fest. Developed by Hyperstrange and published by Kwalee, the game features a protagonist named Mirah fighting against waves of monsters. A new trailer is available, showcasing the game's survival mechanics and customization options.
April 22, 2025 • By NoxAeternum
MetaFilter is a community-driven weblog where anyone can contribute links or comments. It aims to break down barriers and foster discussion among members, going beyond a traditional single-person blog.
April 22, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan
RedBoon has announced "Knock on the Coffin Lid: Complete Edition" for console players, combining the main game and all released content into one title for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is set to release in May 2025, although a final date has not been confirmed. In "Knock on the Coffin Lid," players investigate their own demise and shape the fate of the land of Midian through their decisions. The game features deck-building, summoning allies, and adapting to changing battlefields. The console release will include the "Nightmares of Millenis" expansion, which adds new storylines, enemies, and gameplay mechanics, including the use of Tarot cards to influence battles.
April 21, 2025 • By Nicole Stawiarski
The article discusses the indie game "Blue Prince," which has gained popularity for its unique gameplay, narrative, and ingenuity. The game involves exploring a mansion, solving puzzles, and uncovering family secrets to find a hidden 46th room. The gameplay requires drafting rooms, collecting items, and unlocking permanent changes to the property. The game has no official "hint button," but provides strategic hints to aid players. The author praises the game's complexity and creativity, encouraging players to find their own strategies to solve the puzzles. The game's developers emphasize that there are multiple ways to play, allowing players to find their own approach to unlocking the game's mysteries.
April 21, 2025 • By Erik Hodges
The survival-crafting game Abiotic Factor is set to launch on May 1st, leaving Early Access and increasing its price from $24.99 to $34.99. Currently, the game is on sale for $19.99, 20% off its current price, making it the cheapest it will be until the price increase. Players who purchase the game before May 1st will also receive the Supporter Edition DLC for free, which includes extra goodies. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, with 29,375 positive reviews, and fans on Reddit have generally reacted positively to the price increase, feeling it's worth the new price tag.
April 21, 2025 • By quence
Mega Cat Studios and Clever Cat Games are launching a Kickstarter campaign for "Echoes of the Unread", a new adventure game for the original NES, on May 19, 2025. The game follows Rhapsody, a young girl trapped in a surreal storybook realm by a magician named Odele. Players will explore various literary-inspired worlds, solving puzzles, battling foes, and uncovering secrets through song and imagination. The game features a unique blend of genres, including haunted graveyards and Western towns. A Kickstarter Announcement Trailer is available, offering a first look at the game's enchanting worlds.
April 21, 2025 • By Natalie O'Grady
The article discusses the importance of niche communities on social media and how brands can tap into these communities to increase awareness and loyalty. Niche communities are groups focused on specific demographics, interests, or goals, and they can be found on various social media platforms, including TikTok, Reddit, and Facebook. These communities are often driven by micro-influencers and creators who have a strong connection with their audience. The article highlights several benefits of engaging with niche communities, including: 1. Fostering stronger relationships with customers: By participating in niche communities, brands can show that they value and understand their customers' interests and needs. 2. Increasing engagement and social media intelligence: Niche communities can provide brands with valuable insights into their target audience and help them stay up-to-date with the latest trends and conversations. 3. Becoming a thought leader: By participating in niche communities, brands can establish themselves as authorities in their industry and build trust with their audience. 4. Combating misinformation: Brands can use niche communities to educate and inform their audience, and to combat misinformation and myths. The article also provides examples of successful brand partnerships with niche communities, such as Dr. Martens' partnership with singer Cariss Auburn and Sephora's community-building efforts on their social-style platform. Some popular niche communities on social media include: 1. BookTok: A community of book lovers and authors on TikTok. 2. HealthTok: A community of health and wellness enthusiasts on TikTok. 3. FinTok: A community of personal finance and investing enthusiasts on TikTok. 4. CleanTok: A community of cleaning and organization enthusiasts on TikTok. 5. BeautyTok: A community of beauty and makeup enthusiasts on TikTok. 6. TravelTok: A community of travel enthusiasts on TikTok. The article concludes that niche communities are a powerful way for brands to connect with their target audience and build loyalty and awareness. By understanding and engaging with these communities, brands can establish themselves as authorities in their industry and build strong relationships with their customers.
April 21, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan
The indie game "Pools" has received a free update with a new chapter called "Chapter Zero." This chapter serves as a prequel to the main game, allowing players to explore new areas such as hotel rooms, sewers, and backrooms-like spaces. The update is a thank you to the game's fans, who have given it over 4,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam. The game's developer, Tensori, is also working on a VR version, set to release on SteamVR on May 30. "Pools" is a creepy atmospheric game that plays on fears of getting lost, the dark, and tight spaces, with a focus on exploration and immersion.
April 21, 2025 • By Shawn Knight
Actor Paul Rudd has reprised his role as a Nintendo fanboy in a new commercial for the upcoming Switch 2. The commercial pays homage to his 1991 Super Nintendo Entertainment System ad, with Rudd wearing a similar outfit and highlighting the Switch 2's multiplayer capabilities. The Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch display, custom Nvidia processor, and upgraded Joy-Cons with a new "mouse mode." It will be available for pre-order on April 24, priced at $450 or $500 with Mario Kart World, and will launch on June 5.
April 21, 2025 • By Siggy
The author created a video game called "Moon Garden Optimizer" and is seeking playtesters. The game is a small puzzle strategy game, and the author shares their development process, from initial inspiration to creating a playable prototype. They used the Godot game engine and AI coding assistance to help with the development. The author notes that creating a game is a significant undertaking, requiring a lot of time and effort, and that the market is oversaturated. Despite the challenges, the author found the experience satisfying and is now looking for playtesters to help refine the game.
April 21, 2025 • By John Walker
The article celebrates the 20th anniversary of the game Psychonauts, developed by Double Fine. Despite initial struggles with publishers, including Microsoft, who described the game's storyline as "unoriginal, childish, and overly complicated," Psychonauts has become a beloved classic. The game was eventually published by Majesco and went on to sell 1.7 million copies, with 1.2 million of those sales occurring after Double Fine regained the rights to the game in 2011. The article praises the game's unique blend of humor, pathos, and psychic abilities, and recommends that readers play it, especially since it's currently available on Steam for $0.89. The sequel, Psychonauts 2, is also available at a discounted price of $15.
April 21, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan
UnknownX and Alliance Arts have announced 'Marisa of Liartop Mountain', an adventure RPG where player choices are determined by dice rolls. The game follows Shrine Maiden Reimu's search for Marisa in the Japan-inspired land of Gensokyo. With a branching narrative and multiple endings, players will encounter various locations, enemies, and characters, including four Touhou heroines who offer advice. The game is set for a Steam release on September 19, 2025, offering a unique blend of analog and digital gameplay experiences.
April 21, 2025 • By eternalrhage@gmail.com (Cole Martin)
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is an upcoming action RPG that combines elements of Metroidvania and Soulslike games. Developed by Primal Games and published by Knights Peak Interactive, the game follows the story of the Inquisitor, a character who must navigate the kingdom of Faelduum and battle against corrupted beasts. The game features a branching narrative with over 40 hours of gameplay, 75 unique locations, and six playable character classes. Players can recruit characters to join their caravan, craft items, and master skills to survive in the game's challenging world. With a talented roster of voice actors and a haunting soundtrack, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is set to launch on Xbox and PC on April 17.
April 21, 2025 • By Jupiter Hadley
Cozy Dungeons is a game about clearing monsters out of crypts and castles, then renovating them for new folks to move in. There have been a lot of games that have mixed different play styles and ge…
April 21, 2025 • By Jon Martindale
The current generation of graphics cards is underwhelming, with high prices and limited performance upgrades. Nvidia's RTX 50 series has been particularly problematic, with driver issues, missing ROPs, and melting power cables. The author feels that Nvidia has become too focused on AI and data centers, and is no longer prioritizing gaming. AMD's RX 9070 XT is a notable exception, offering strong rasterization performance and improved ray tracing, but its pricing has become ridiculous due to availability issues. The author advises gamers to skip this generation of graphics cards if possible, as the offerings are not compelling enough to justify the high prices. The graphics card industry needs a shakeup, and it will only come from gamers voting with their wallets.
April 21, 2025 • By S. Navalan
The Kulit Wayang Official Movie Launch, Trailer Premiere, and Press Conference were held at the Kulit Wayang Cultural Festival in Sungai Besi. The event was part of a unique promotional campaign for the movie, which combines Malay folklore with the rich traditions of Malay shadow puppet theatre. The film, directed by Dain Said, tells the story of a reclusive outcast living in a remote coastal Malaysian village in the 1980s. The movie features award-winning actors Fattah Amin and Pekin Ibrahim, as well as Indonesian female leads Reynavenzka Deyandra and Jenna Kamaratih. The film's producer, Nevin Hiong, and co-producer, Penny Chan, expressed their pride and excitement about the movie, which they believe has the potential to resonate deeply with Malaysian audiences. The launch event included a 3km celebrity fun run, a vibrant cultural festival, a traditional dance competition, and a screening of the movie's official trailer. The film is supported by Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Kulit Wayang will be shown in over 50 cinemas nationwide starting from May 1st, 2025.
April 21, 2025 • By Liam Dawe
Snailshock Grand Supreme Tournament is a quirky indie game that combines Pool with snails. Players shoot a white cue snail ball to pot colored snails, reducing the opponent's health. The game features dice rolls for extra movement and cards to manipulate snails, such as changing size or turning one into the cue ball. It's available on itch.io with a native Linux version.
April 21, 2025 • By Desirée Clary
Xbox sigue apoyando el talento independiente, presentando 5 juegos indie en el evento Xbox EMEA Developer Sessions: Winter Burrow, Outbound, Hela, The Alters y Moonlighter 2. La compañía ha invertido más de $5 millones en apoyar a los desarrolladores independientes. De estos juegos, solo Moonlighter 2, Winter Burrow y The Alters confirmaron su inclusión en Game Pass desde el primer día. A continuación, se presentan los detalles de cada juego: * Winter Burrow: una aventura de supervivencia con un ratón que regresa a su hogar destruido, donde debes restaurar su casita, recolectar recursos y sobrevivir al invierno. Estará disponible en PC y Xbox en 2025 y en Game Pass. * Outbound: un título de exploración y supervivencia que se centra en la vida nómada, donde conduces una caravana y personalizas tu hogar móvil. Estará disponible en PC en 2026, pero no se ha anunciado su llegada a Game Pass. * Hela: un juego que combina exploración, resolución de acertijos, elaboración de pócimas y combates ligeros, con un ratoncito que busca una cura para su dueña enferma. No está confirmado para Game Pass. * The Alters: un juego que presenta una situación límite en un planeta hostil, donde debes crear versiones alternativas de ti mismo para sobrevivir. Estará disponible en Xbox Series X|S, PS5 y PC en 2025 y en Game Pass. * Moonlighter 2: la secuela del título de Digital Sun, que combina acción RPG en mazmorras con la gestión de una tienda. Estará disponible en PC y consolas en 2025 y en Game Pass desde su estreno.
April 21, 2025 • By Gavin Lane
The article discusses the best Nintendo Switch games available in 2025. It highlights various titles, including Splatoon 3, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Portal: Companion Collection, and Astral Chain, among others. These games offer a range of experiences, from first-person shooters to role-playing games, and are considered must-haves for Switch owners. The article also mentions other notable games, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2, NieR:Automata, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which are highly praised for their engaging stories, gameplay, and visuals. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive list of the best Switch games, catering to different tastes and preferences. Some of the key games mentioned include: - Splatoon 3: A refined and fun online shooter - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: A beautiful remake of the classic Game Boy game - Portal: Companion Collection: A collection of unique and mind-bending puzzle games - Astral Chain: An action-adventure game with a unique blend of exploration and combat - Xenoblade Chronicles 2: A massive and engaging JRPG - NieR:Automata: A modern classic with a thought-provoking story and engaging gameplay - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: An action-RPG with a deep story and engaging combat These games, along with others mentioned in the article, are considered some of the best available on the Nintendo Switch, offering a wide range of experiences for players to enjoy.