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The Maw - 15th-20th April 2024This week’s least boring videogame releases, plus our weekly liveblog
This week’s least boring videogame releases, plus our weekly liveblog
Image credit:Chet Van Duzer/Wikimedia Commons
Image credit:Chet Van Duzer/Wikimedia Commons
Here’s a question that’s been haunting me recently: Videogames - will there be more of them? I’m afraid I don’t have time to find out right now. Instead, here are some upcoming releases. Fantastical, giant turtle featuring deck-and-city builderVertical Kingdom(15th April); 80’s tinged racerRetrowave World(16th April); Handmade puppet story gameHarold Halibut(16th April); Spider-scorchingKill It With Fire 2(early access, 16th April); 2D train strategyTrackline Express(18th April); Emergent story-stuffed tactics expansionWartales - The Tavern Opens!(18th April); Top down slashy, Game Awards debutingNo Rest for The Wicked(18th April); Bug-blasting four-player rogueliteAnts Took My Eyeball(19th April)
Our live coverage of this event has finished.
Key points08:01 amApril 19 2024AND THAT IS FRIDAY08:00 amApril 18 2024THIS IS THURSDAY07:59 amApril 17 2024WEDNESDAY IS NOW08:05 amApril 16 2024TUESDAY TIME08:05 amApril 15 2024MONDAY MAW-NDAY
Key points
08:01 amApril 19 2024AND THAT IS FRIDAY
08:00 amApril 18 2024THIS IS THURSDAY
07:59 amApril 17 2024WEDNESDAY IS NOW
08:05 amApril 16 2024TUESDAY TIME
08:05 amApril 15 2024MONDAY MAW-NDAY
12:35 pmUTCA new fight against the Maw dawns - and earlier than normal, while the beast still slumbers. Let us get in our licks.Possibility Space has closed downwithout warning and the CEO’s email to staff makes it seem like it’s their fault for talking to a reporter.
A new fight against the Maw dawns - and earlier than normal, while the beast still slumbers. Let us get in our licks.Possibility Space has closed downwithout warning and the CEO’s email to staff makes it seem like it’s their fault for talking to a reporter.
A new fight against the Maw dawns - and earlier than normal, while the beast still slumbers. Let us get in our licks.
Possibility Space has closed downwithout warning and the CEO’s email to staff makes it seem like it’s their fault for talking to a reporter.
12:58 pmUTCUbisoft have begunrevoking licenses for The Crew from players, their racing game which closed its doors last month.
Ubisoft have begunrevoking licenses for The Crew from players, their racing game which closed its doors last month.
Ubisoft have begunrevoking licenses for The Crew from players, their racing game which closed its doors last month.
13:01 pmUTCThere’sa new patch for OpenTTD, the open source Transport Tycoon remake. 14.0 improves the new player experience and the UI, among many other changes.
There’sa new patch for OpenTTD, the open source Transport Tycoon remake. 14.0 improves the new player experience and the UI, among many other changes.
There’sa new patch for OpenTTD, the open source Transport Tycoon remake. 14.0 improves the new player experience and the UI, among many other changes.
13:03 pmUTCWarhorse, the makers of Kingdom Come Deliverance, say they’reannouncing a new game on Thursday, April 18th.
Warhorse, the makers of Kingdom Come Deliverance, say they’reannouncing a new game on Thursday, April 18th.
Warhorse, the makers of Kingdom Come Deliverance, say they’reannouncing a new game on Thursday, April 18th.
13:06 pmUTCOver100 Avalance Studios employees in Sweden are unionising, with a collective bargaining agreement due to go into effect in spring 2025. Avalanche Studios are best known as the developers of the Just Cause series.
Over100 Avalance Studios employees in Sweden are unionising, with a collective bargaining agreement due to go into effect in spring 2025. Avalanche Studios are best known as the developers of the Just Cause series.
Over100 Avalance Studios employees in Sweden are unionising, with a collective bargaining agreement due to go into effect in spring 2025. Avalanche Studios are best known as the developers of the Just Cause series.
14:01 pmUTCGestalt: Steam & Cinder is a 2D platformer with snappy wall-jumping and sword-and-pistol combat. It’ll launch on May 21st andthere’s a demo to play now.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a 2D platformer with snappy wall-jumping and sword-and-pistol combat. It’ll launch on May 21st andthere’s a demo to play now.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a 2D platformer with snappy wall-jumping and sword-and-pistol combat. It’ll launch on May 21st andthere’s a demo to play now.
08:05 amUTCMONDAY MAW-NDAYIt’s Monday. My face hurts, and the only cure is dunking it in straight into a bucket of soothing videogames.Vertical Kingdomis out later today. One of the stages has you build a town on the back of a giant floating turtle. My face is feeling better already!
MONDAY MAW-NDAYIt’s Monday. My face hurts, and the only cure is dunking it in straight into a bucket of soothing videogames.Vertical Kingdomis out later today. One of the stages has you build a town on the back of a giant floating turtle. My face is feeling better already!
MONDAY MAW-NDAY
It’s Monday. My face hurts, and the only cure is dunking it in straight into a bucket of soothing videogames.Vertical Kingdomis out later today. One of the stages has you build a town on the back of a giant floating turtle. My face is feeling better already!
08:11 amUTCDataminer Sekiro Dubi has discovered secrets aplenty in Elden Ring, viaPC Gamer. The game was originally intended to have more world altering events like the [redacted] that crashes down after you beat General [redacted], revealing the way to [redacted].
Dataminer Sekiro Dubi has discovered secrets aplenty in Elden Ring, viaPC Gamer. The game was originally intended to have more world altering events like the [redacted] that crashes down after you beat General [redacted], revealing the way to [redacted].
Dataminer Sekiro Dubi has discovered secrets aplenty in Elden Ring, viaPC Gamer. The game was originally intended to have more world altering events like the [redacted] that crashes down after you beat General [redacted], revealing the way to [redacted].
08:21 amUTCPool of Madnessis an upcoming Lovecraftian pool game. That is not dead which can eternal be milk-ethed, and all that. I’ll play it though, undoubtedly. Thanks,Ex Research!
Pool of Madnessis an upcoming Lovecraftian pool game. That is not dead which can eternal be milk-ethed, and all that. I’ll play it though, undoubtedly. Thanks,Ex Research!
08:30 amUTCFormer Bliz pres Mike Ybarra reckons games should feature an option to tip the devs after completion. Go full hog, I say. Give me a one-click ‘buy Larian a pizza’ button. What do you reckon? Thanks,VGC.
Former Bliz pres Mike Ybarra reckons games should feature an option to tip the devs after completion. Go full hog, I say. Give me a one-click ‘buy Larian a pizza’ button. What do you reckon? Thanks,VGC.
09:47 amUTCNo Ubisoft towers in Star Wars Outlaws, according toBrian Shea on Xitter. Hopefully this means the next FF7 game won’t have them either.
No Ubisoft towers in Star Wars Outlaws, according toBrian Shea on Xitter. Hopefully this means the next FF7 game won’t have them either.
12:23 pmUTCTop down crafter Tinkerlands now has afree prologue demoon Steam. It’s got very small crabs, absolutely massive frogs, and a Stardew-esque interface. Cheers,PC Gamer!
Top down crafter Tinkerlands now has afree prologue demoon Steam. It’s got very small crabs, absolutely massive frogs, and a Stardew-esque interface. Cheers,PC Gamer!
17:31 pmUTCLethal Company’s first update in monthsmakes it harder to be a shovel-armed killing machine - or speedrunner.
Lethal Company’s first update in monthsmakes it harder to be a shovel-armed killing machine - or speedrunner.
Lethal Company’s first update in monthsmakes it harder to be a shovel-armed killing machine - or speedrunner.
18:07 pmUTCFormer Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra reckons you should be able to tip developers ‘another $10 or $20’ on top of $70 games, as Nic shared earlier. What do you reckon?
Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra reckons you should be able to tip developers ‘another $10 or $20’ on top of $70 games, as Nic shared earlier. What do you reckon?
Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra reckons you should be able to tip developers ‘another $10 or $20’ on top of $70 games, as Nic shared earlier. What do you reckon?
18:44 pmUTCAs Graham mentioned yesterday,over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised, with Swedish staff at the studio due to be covered under the new agreement from this time next year.
As Graham mentioned yesterday,over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised, with Swedish staff at the studio due to be covered under the new agreement from this time next year.
As Graham mentioned yesterday,over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised, with Swedish staff at the studio due to be covered under the new agreement from this time next year.
08:05 amUTCTUESDAY TIMEHello all! Sorry sorry sorry - I was busy yesterday clearing out a seam of fossilised Battlefield DLC announcements I found behind one of the Maw’s wisdom teeth. You really don’t want the Maw to get a gum infection. The last time that happened it somehow caused a solar eclipseanda lunar eclipse simultaneously. Anyway, FEED IT.
TUESDAY TIMEHello all! Sorry sorry sorry - I was busy yesterday clearing out a seam of fossilised Battlefield DLC announcements I found behind one of the Maw’s wisdom teeth. You really don’t want the Maw to get a gum infection. The last time that happened it somehow caused a solar eclipseanda lunar eclipse simultaneously. Anyway, FEED IT.
TUESDAY TIME
Hello all! Sorry sorry sorry - I was busy yesterday clearing out a seam of fossilised Battlefield DLC announcements I found behind one of the Maw’s wisdom teeth. You really don’t want the Maw to get a gum infection. The last time that happened it somehow caused a solar eclipseanda lunar eclipse simultaneously. Anyway, FEED IT.
08:10 amUTCViaIGN, there appears to be a teaser for a November announcement hidden away inside the Fallout TV show.Anyone else call this number ? You can text it Also .pic.twitter.com/1S5AIMexl1— Fanatical Guy (@FanaticalGuy)April 12, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
ViaIGN, there appears to be a teaser for a November announcement hidden away inside the Fallout TV show.Anyone else call this number ? You can text it Also .pic.twitter.com/1S5AIMexl1— Fanatical Guy (@FanaticalGuy)April 12, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
ViaIGN, there appears to be a teaser for a November announcement hidden away inside the Fallout TV show.
Anyone else call this number ? You can text it Also .pic.twitter.com/1S5AIMexl1— Fanatical Guy (@FanaticalGuy)April 12, 2024
Anyone else call this number ? You can text it Also .pic.twitter.com/1S5AIMexl1
08:11 amUTCKeanu Reeves willreportedlyvoice Shadow in the forthcoming Sonic 3 movie. I reckon he’d do a good job of that.
Keanu Reeves willreportedlyvoice Shadow in the forthcoming Sonic 3 movie. I reckon he’d do a good job of that.
Keanu Reeves willreportedlyvoice Shadow in the forthcoming Sonic 3 movie. I reckon he’d do a good job of that.
08:16 amUTCFormer Dragon Age scribe and Summerfall co-founder David Gaider thinks a Dragon Age TV show would be “a terrible idea”.I imagine everyone would expect me to say Dragon Age, but that’d be a terrible idea. I want to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium. Or maybe Banishers.https://t.co/vljIVHAKKc— David Gaider (@davidgaider)April 15, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Former Dragon Age scribe and Summerfall co-founder David Gaider thinks a Dragon Age TV show would be “a terrible idea”.I imagine everyone would expect me to say Dragon Age, but that’d be a terrible idea. I want to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium. Or maybe Banishers.https://t.co/vljIVHAKKc— David Gaider (@davidgaider)April 15, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Former Dragon Age scribe and Summerfall co-founder David Gaider thinks a Dragon Age TV show would be “a terrible idea”.
I imagine everyone would expect me to say Dragon Age, but that’d be a terrible idea. I want to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium. Or maybe Banishers.https://t.co/vljIVHAKKc— David Gaider (@davidgaider)April 15, 2024
I imagine everyone would expect me to say Dragon Age, but that’d be a terrible idea. I want to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium. Or maybe Banishers.https://t.co/vljIVHAKKc
08:20 amUTCHere’s ajob listingthat sheds a little more light on EA’s forthcoming Black Panther adaptation from Cliffhanger Games. They’re looking for a principal sandbox designer who will “work closely with the AI engineering team to create sophisticated AI behaviors that enhance the open-world experience, from urban crowds to wildlife ecosystems”.
Here’s ajob listingthat sheds a little more light on EA’s forthcoming Black Panther adaptation from Cliffhanger Games. They’re looking for a principal sandbox designer who will “work closely with the AI engineering team to create sophisticated AI behaviors that enhance the open-world experience, from urban crowds to wildlife ecosystems”.
Here’s ajob listingthat sheds a little more light on EA’s forthcoming Black Panther adaptation from Cliffhanger Games. They’re looking for a principal sandbox designer who will “work closely with the AI engineering team to create sophisticated AI behaviors that enhance the open-world experience, from urban crowds to wildlife ecosystems”.
08:29 amUTCToadman Interactive aretaking over developmentof Planetside 2, and have big plans for it.Image credit:Daybreak Game Company
Toadman Interactive aretaking over developmentof Planetside 2, and have big plans for it.Image credit:Daybreak Game Company
Toadman Interactive aretaking over developmentof Planetside 2, and have big plans for it.
Image credit:Daybreak Game Company
08:38 amUTCA lengthy thread from Inkle about the creation of lovely astral archaeology yarn Heaven’s Vault, to mark the game’s fifth anniversary. Excerpt: “The “rivers” concept came partly from the Egyptian Book of the Dead - a quote from which opens the game - but also from the Scottish landscape, and rivers winding through valleys.“FIVE YEARS ago today, we released@HeavensVault.It’s discounted on Steam this week, but here’s a celebratory thread about how it came to be!pic.twitter.com/egROG31sgQ— inkle (@inkleStudios)April 16, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
A lengthy thread from Inkle about the creation of lovely astral archaeology yarn Heaven’s Vault, to mark the game’s fifth anniversary. Excerpt: “The “rivers” concept came partly from the Egyptian Book of the Dead - a quote from which opens the game - but also from the Scottish landscape, and rivers winding through valleys.“FIVE YEARS ago today, we released@HeavensVault.It’s discounted on Steam this week, but here’s a celebratory thread about how it came to be!pic.twitter.com/egROG31sgQ— inkle (@inkleStudios)April 16, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
A lengthy thread from Inkle about the creation of lovely astral archaeology yarn Heaven’s Vault, to mark the game’s fifth anniversary. Excerpt: “The “rivers” concept came partly from the Egyptian Book of the Dead - a quote from which opens the game - but also from the Scottish landscape, and rivers winding through valleys.”
FIVE YEARS ago today, we released@HeavensVault.It’s discounted on Steam this week, but here’s a celebratory thread about how it came to be!pic.twitter.com/egROG31sgQ— inkle (@inkleStudios)April 16, 2024
FIVE YEARS ago today, we released@HeavensVault.It’s discounted on Steam this week, but here’s a celebratory thread about how it came to be!pic.twitter.com/egROG31sgQ
08:41 amUTCBeloved FPS roguelikeRoboquesthas recieved its first major update since release. The ‘arsenal’ update includes 9 new weapons, a new quest, and a host of fixes. Thanks,GOG Connected!
Beloved FPS roguelikeRoboquesthas recieved its first major update since release. The ‘arsenal’ update includes 9 new weapons, a new quest, and a host of fixes. Thanks,GOG Connected!
08:58 amUTCWell-good immersive sim Ctrl Alt Ego has beenupdatedwith a New Game+ mode.Ctrl Alt Ego NewGame+ EnticerWatch on YouTube
Well-good immersive sim Ctrl Alt Ego has beenupdatedwith a New Game+ mode.Ctrl Alt Ego NewGame+ EnticerWatch on YouTube
Well-good immersive sim Ctrl Alt Ego has beenupdatedwith a New Game+ mode.
Ctrl Alt Ego NewGame+ EnticerWatch on YouTube
Ctrl Alt Ego NewGame+ Enticer
09:02 amUTCHere’s the launch trailer for No Rest For The Wicked, which will not feature microtransactionsaccording to the developers.No Rest for the Wicked - Official Steam Early Access Launch Trailer - PEGIWatch on YouTube
Here’s the launch trailer for No Rest For The Wicked, which will not feature microtransactionsaccording to the developers.No Rest for the Wicked - Official Steam Early Access Launch Trailer - PEGIWatch on YouTube
Here’s the launch trailer for No Rest For The Wicked, which will not feature microtransactionsaccording to the developers.
No Rest for the Wicked - Official Steam Early Access Launch Trailer - PEGIWatch on YouTube
No Rest for the Wicked - Official Steam Early Access Launch Trailer - PEGI
15:00 pmUTCThe first embargo for the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 3 update is up, meaning there’s plenty of YouTube partners with details on the accompanying patch and FLC lord if you want a sneak peek. Creative Assembly themselves havereleased a blogon the new Empire lord Elspeth Von Draken, detailing the reworks to the Empire as a faction, just in case you were planning on your 500th Karl Franz campaign.
The first embargo for the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 3 update is up, meaning there’s plenty of YouTube partners with details on the accompanying patch and FLC lord if you want a sneak peek. Creative Assembly themselves havereleased a blogon the new Empire lord Elspeth Von Draken, detailing the reworks to the Empire as a faction, just in case you were planning on your 500th Karl Franz campaign.
17:04 pmUTCPalworld CEO says “many” clones of Pokémon-with-guns game are coming, including successors with a “Genshin Impact-level” of quality.
Palworld CEO says “many” clones of Pokémon-with-guns game are coming, including successors with a “Genshin Impact-level” of quality.
Palworld CEO says “many” clones of Pokémon-with-guns game are coming, including successors with a “Genshin Impact-level” of quality.
17:33 pmUTCIf you’re interested in taking an early look at the next World of Warcraft expansion,The War Within will run a beta before launch- and you can sign up to be a tester now.
If you’re interested in taking an early look at the next World of Warcraft expansion,The War Within will run a beta before launch- and you can sign up to be a tester now.
If you’re interested in taking an early look at the next World of Warcraft expansion,The War Within will run a beta before launch- and you can sign up to be a tester now.
18:04 pmUTCNo surprises here:Dungeons & Dragons makers Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro also want a Baldur’s Gate 4, but say they won’t rush to a sequel before they’ve found the “right” people to make it. It shouldn’t take 25 years, though.
No surprises here:Dungeons & Dragons makers Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro also want a Baldur’s Gate 4, but say they won’t rush to a sequel before they’ve found the “right” people to make it. It shouldn’t take 25 years, though.
No surprises here:Dungeons & Dragons makers Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro also want a Baldur’s Gate 4, but say they won’t rush to a sequel before they’ve found the “right” people to make it. It shouldn’t take 25 years, though.
18:42 pmUTCThe Fallout TV show might have answered a decades-old question in the video games(spoilers for its first season within!)
The Fallout TV show might have answered a decades-old question in the video games(spoilers for its first season within!)
The Fallout TV show might have answered a decades-old question in the video games(spoilers for its first season within!)
07:59 amUTCWEDNESDAY IS NOWAugh, the Maw grew another layer of scales overnight - we’ll have to return the last 20 batches of Psycho-Epidermal Escalators. FEED IT.
WEDNESDAY IS NOWAugh, the Maw grew another layer of scales overnight - we’ll have to return the last 20 batches of Psycho-Epidermal Escalators. FEED IT.
WEDNESDAY IS NOW
Augh, the Maw grew another layer of scales overnight - we’ll have to return the last 20 batches of Psycho-Epidermal Escalators. FEED IT.
Take-Two announces hundreds of layoffs and over $160 million in cancelled projects in an end of business SEC filingpic.twitter.com/SYNwNHiyIK— AmericanTruckSongs9 (@ethangach)April 16, 2024
Take-Two announces hundreds of layoffs and over $160 million in cancelled projects in an end of business SEC filingpic.twitter.com/SYNwNHiyIK
08:03 amUTCSteam FPSfest is well underway. My personal sale recommendations include Severed Steel (£5), Cultic (£7), Deep Rock Galactic (£8), and, for some reason, Ace Combat 7 (£12). Do let us know if you play any great demos!
Steam FPSfest is well underway. My personal sale recommendations include Severed Steel (£5), Cultic (£7), Deep Rock Galactic (£8), and, for some reason, Ace Combat 7 (£12). Do let us know if you play any great demos!
08:04 amUTCYou can now sign up for a Hades 2 technical test in advance of the early access launch -find out how here.
You can now sign up for a Hades 2 technical test in advance of the early access launch -find out how here.
You can now sign up for a Hades 2 technical test in advance of the early access launch -find out how here.
08:07 amUTCAny Dredge fans reading? You might likeDeep Beyond, out in May - it’s a short thriller about salvaging derelicts. “Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean.”
Any Dredge fans reading? You might likeDeep Beyond, out in May - it’s a short thriller about salvaging derelicts. “Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean.”
Any Dredge fans reading? You might likeDeep Beyond, out in May - it’s a short thriller about salvaging derelicts. “Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean.”
08:07 amUTCSomeone decided to buy4000 copies of Alan Wake, in the form of a box of useless download codes. “good evening, Sam Lake,” they later tweeted, “could you please sign my 4000 alan wake xbox 360 full game download cards.” We’ll report back on any developments.Cheers, PCGN!
Someone decided to buy4000 copies of Alan Wake, in the form of a box of useless download codes. “good evening, Sam Lake,” they later tweeted, “could you please sign my 4000 alan wake xbox 360 full game download cards.” We’ll report back on any developments.Cheers, PCGN!
08:11 amUTCFACEMINER, a dystopian AI surveillance management game with Windows 2000-esque visuals, has a free demo available onSteamandItch.
FACEMINER, a dystopian AI surveillance management game with Windows 2000-esque visuals, has a free demo available onSteamandItch.
FACEMINER, a dystopian AI surveillance management game with Windows 2000-esque visuals, has a free demo available onSteamandItch.
08:11 amUTCAthenian Rhapsody, out in May, is “a Souls-like platonic dating simulator with Cooking Mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics” in which completed playthroughs become “tangible” artefacts that can be shared and “combined”. Slight NFT overtones, but I’m interested to hear more. According to the developers, “you’ll be able to use these Rhapsodies in various ways such as socializing with friends, accessing special timed in-game event adventures, and maybe even something outside of the game one day.“Athenian Rhapsody ► Release Date Reveal for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo SwitchWatch on YouTube
Athenian Rhapsody, out in May, is “a Souls-like platonic dating simulator with Cooking Mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics” in which completed playthroughs become “tangible” artefacts that can be shared and “combined”. Slight NFT overtones, but I’m interested to hear more. According to the developers, “you’ll be able to use these Rhapsodies in various ways such as socializing with friends, accessing special timed in-game event adventures, and maybe even something outside of the game one day.“Athenian Rhapsody ► Release Date Reveal for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo SwitchWatch on YouTube
Athenian Rhapsody, out in May, is “a Souls-like platonic dating simulator with Cooking Mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics” in which completed playthroughs become “tangible” artefacts that can be shared and “combined”. Slight NFT overtones, but I’m interested to hear more. According to the developers, “you’ll be able to use these Rhapsodies in various ways such as socializing with friends, accessing special timed in-game event adventures, and maybe even something outside of the game one day.”
Athenian Rhapsody ► Release Date Reveal for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo SwitchWatch on YouTube
Athenian Rhapsody ► Release Date Reveal for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
08:17 amUTCSpitfire’s superhero tactics gameCapesis out May 29th.
Spitfire’s superhero tactics gameCapesis out May 29th.
Spitfire’s superhero tactics gameCapesis out May 29th.
08:44 amUTCFamitsu have anElden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree interviewwhich includes details of how to access the DLC’s new areas, once you’ve installed it.
Famitsu have anElden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree interviewwhich includes details of how to access the DLC’s new areas, once you’ve installed it.
Famitsu have anElden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree interviewwhich includes details of how to access the DLC’s new areas, once you’ve installed it.
09:11 amUTCMullet Mad Jack, the unhinged and extremely rad looking anime-inspired FPS, has a newrelease date trailer.
Mullet Mad Jack, the unhinged and extremely rad looking anime-inspired FPS, has a newrelease date trailer.
13:30 pmUTCGhost of Tsushima, which drops on PC next month, May 16th, has revealed its PC requirements, alongside crossplay details, viaGamespot.Wait, hang on, I’m just hearing that this is actually NOT Bloodborne, so I don’t care. Sort it out, Sony.
Ghost of Tsushima, which drops on PC next month, May 16th, has revealed its PC requirements, alongside crossplay details, viaGamespot.Wait, hang on, I’m just hearing that this is actually NOT Bloodborne, so I don’t care. Sort it out, Sony.
13:44 pmUTCManor Lords developer Greg Manorlords has put out some details via aSteam blogahead of the game’s April 26th launch into early access. The blog is mainly centred around managing expectations and discussing update plans. “Manor Lords is not a Total War competitor,” the blog reads - definetely something I’ve been guilty of comparing it to. I do sympathise with Greg here. Manor Lords looks great, but I’m not sure anyone predicted the sort of popularity, and therefore expectations, this initially solo made passion project has managed to garner in recent months.
Manor Lords developer Greg Manorlords has put out some details via aSteam blogahead of the game’s April 26th launch into early access. The blog is mainly centred around managing expectations and discussing update plans. “Manor Lords is not a Total War competitor,” the blog reads - definetely something I’ve been guilty of comparing it to. I do sympathise with Greg here. Manor Lords looks great, but I’m not sure anyone predicted the sort of popularity, and therefore expectations, this initially solo made passion project has managed to garner in recent months.
14:08 pmUTCLittle Kitty Big City (disclosure for Pip Warr, RPS In Peace, who is the narrative designer) just got a release date of May 9th as part of Ninty’s Indie World Showcase today. The game continues to look cute.Little Kitty, Big City - Releasing May 9th!Watch on YouTube
Little Kitty Big City (disclosure for Pip Warr, RPS In Peace, who is the narrative designer) just got a release date of May 9th as part of Ninty’s Indie World Showcase today. The game continues to look cute.Little Kitty, Big City - Releasing May 9th!Watch on YouTube
Little Kitty Big City (disclosure for Pip Warr, RPS In Peace, who is the narrative designer) just got a release date of May 9th as part of Ninty’s Indie World Showcase today. The game continues to look cute.
Little Kitty, Big City - Releasing May 9th!Watch on YouTube
Little Kitty, Big City - Releasing May 9th!
14:29 pmUTCWell, everyone was once again rumouring that Silksong would feature at the Indie World Showcase, and once again it did not. The capper this time was SteamWorld Heist 2, a tactical, turn-based, steampunky sequel that now comes with realtime naval battles. It’s coming to the Switch on August the 8th, but the first SteamWorld Heist had a bit of a delay before it came to PC - I can’t tell you if it’s day and date yet.Hold onto your hats!SteamWorld Heist II ricochets onto#NintendoSwitch08/08.Guide a rag-tag crew of Steambots across the Great Sea in a brand-new adventure.#IndieWorldpic.twitter.com/angKB5Mdm3— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK)April 17, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Well, everyone was once again rumouring that Silksong would feature at the Indie World Showcase, and once again it did not. The capper this time was SteamWorld Heist 2, a tactical, turn-based, steampunky sequel that now comes with realtime naval battles. It’s coming to the Switch on August the 8th, but the first SteamWorld Heist had a bit of a delay before it came to PC - I can’t tell you if it’s day and date yet.Hold onto your hats!SteamWorld Heist II ricochets onto#NintendoSwitch08/08.Guide a rag-tag crew of Steambots across the Great Sea in a brand-new adventure.#IndieWorldpic.twitter.com/angKB5Mdm3— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK)April 17, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Well, everyone was once again rumouring that Silksong would feature at the Indie World Showcase, and once again it did not. The capper this time was SteamWorld Heist 2, a tactical, turn-based, steampunky sequel that now comes with realtime naval battles. It’s coming to the Switch on August the 8th, but the first SteamWorld Heist had a bit of a delay before it came to PC - I can’t tell you if it’s day and date yet.
Hold onto your hats!SteamWorld Heist II ricochets onto#NintendoSwitch08/08.Guide a rag-tag crew of Steambots across the Great Sea in a brand-new adventure.#IndieWorldpic.twitter.com/angKB5Mdm3— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK)April 17, 2024
Hold onto your hats!SteamWorld Heist II ricochets onto#NintendoSwitch08/08.Guide a rag-tag crew of Steambots across the Great Sea in a brand-new adventure.#IndieWorldpic.twitter.com/angKB5Mdm3
16:05 pmUTCDwarf Fortress' adventure mode has launched in beta. Check out the trailerhere. Diggy hole, rock and stone etc etc
Dwarf Fortress' adventure mode has launched in beta. Check out the trailerhere. Diggy hole, rock and stone etc etc
Dwarf Fortress' adventure mode has launched in beta. Check out the trailerhere. Diggy hole, rock and stone etc etc
08:00 amUTCTHIS IS THURSDAYButter the battlements and gas the geraniums! FEED THE MAW.
THIS IS THURSDAYButter the battlements and gas the geraniums! FEED THE MAW.
THIS IS THURSDAY
Butter the battlements and gas the geraniums! FEED THE MAW.
08:03 amUTCShadow-hugging puzzler SCHiM has a release date - 18th July.SCHiM - Release Date TrailerWatch on YouTube
Shadow-hugging puzzler SCHiM has a release date - 18th July.SCHiM - Release Date TrailerWatch on YouTube
Shadow-hugging puzzler SCHiM has a release date - 18th July.
SCHiM - Release Date TrailerWatch on YouTube
SCHiM - Release Date Trailer
08:04 amUTCBlackbird Interactive have put out aroadmap for Homeworld 3, ahead of its May 13th releasse date. Updates include 3 free ‘content drops’, alongside 2 pieces of paid DLC for 2024 and one for 2025. The post also details the collector’s edition. The plastic ships make ship noises.
Blackbird Interactive have put out aroadmap for Homeworld 3, ahead of its May 13th releasse date. Updates include 3 free ‘content drops’, alongside 2 pieces of paid DLC for 2024 and one for 2025. The post also details the collector’s edition. The plastic ships make ship noises.
08:07 amUTCOh my good golly goshness, Comedy Central are making a new animated show based on Sega classic Golden Axe. It’s got Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart in it, and “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.” Ta,VGC.
Oh my good golly goshness, Comedy Central are making a new animated show based on Sega classic Golden Axe. It’s got Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart in it, and “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.” Ta,VGC.
Oh my good golly goshness, Comedy Central are making a new animated show based on Sega classic Golden Axe. It’s got Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart in it, and “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.” Ta,VGC.
13:52 pmUTCBaldur’s Gate 3 is getting yet more endings, as outlined anew Steam blog. “Patch 7…will add improved evil endings to the game for even darker conclusions to your most sinister playthroughs, and yes, that includes you non-Durge players.” The patch also plans to bring along “our official modding tools.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting yet more endings, as outlined anew Steam blog. “Patch 7…will add improved evil endings to the game for even darker conclusions to your most sinister playthroughs, and yes, that includes you non-Durge players.” The patch also plans to bring along “our official modding tools.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting yet more endings, as outlined anew Steam blog. “Patch 7…will add improved evil endings to the game for even darker conclusions to your most sinister playthroughs, and yes, that includes you non-Durge players.” The patch also plans to bring along “our official modding tools.”
13:55 pmUTCThe latest Cities Skylines 2 DLC launchdid not go well, as such, the developers are refunding everyone who bought it, and making the content free instead.
The latest Cities Skylines 2 DLC launchdid not go well, as such, the developers are refunding everyone who bought it, and making the content free instead.
16:30 pmUTCBraid’s Anniversary Edition has squeezed in one more delay, three years after it was first meant to arrive - it’s just two weeks extra to wait this time (hopefully).
Braid’s Anniversary Edition has squeezed in one more delay, three years after it was first meant to arrive - it’s just two weeks extra to wait this time (hopefully).
Braid’s Anniversary Edition has squeezed in one more delay, three years after it was first meant to arrive - it’s just two weeks extra to wait this time (hopefully).
17:03 pmUTCArma and DayZ makers’ free-to-play looter-shooter Vigor is coming to PC, half a decade after consoles (inmcluding the Nintendo Switch!)
Arma and DayZ makers’ free-to-play looter-shooter Vigor is coming to PC, half a decade after consoles (inmcluding the Nintendo Switch!)
Arma and DayZ makers’ free-to-play looter-shooter Vigor is coming to PC, half a decade after consoles (inmcluding the Nintendo Switch!)
17:26 pmUTCGhost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is bringing PlayStation trophies and friends to PC for the first timevia a new PS overlay (you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to, mind).
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is bringing PlayStation trophies and friends to PC for the first timevia a new PS overlay (you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to, mind).
08:01 amUTCAND THAT IS FRIDAYWe come to it at last: the weekend! I’m definitely ready for it: the Maw farted last night and now our astrologers have a whole new constellation to deal with, working title “The Great Air Biscuit”. FEED THE MAW… but no fried onion or cabbage please.
AND THAT IS FRIDAYWe come to it at last: the weekend! I’m definitely ready for it: the Maw farted last night and now our astrologers have a whole new constellation to deal with, working title “The Great Air Biscuit”. FEED THE MAW… but no fried onion or cabbage please.
AND THAT IS FRIDAY
We come to it at last: the weekend! I’m definitely ready for it: the Maw farted last night and now our astrologers have a whole new constellation to deal with, working title “The Great Air Biscuit”. FEED THE MAW… but no fried onion or cabbage please.
08:03 amUTCAmazon’s well-recieved Fallout show has beenrenewed for a second season. The first was so popular that player numbers on Steamhave doubledfor Fallouts 76, New Vegas, and 4.
Amazon’s well-recieved Fallout show has beenrenewed for a second season. The first was so popular that player numbers on Steamhave doubledfor Fallouts 76, New Vegas, and 4.
08:03 amUTCStardew Valley’s 1.6.4 update adds a whole bunch of new mine layouts, as detailed on the developer’ssite.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6.4 update adds a whole bunch of new mine layouts, as detailed on the developer’ssite.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6.4 update adds a whole bunch of new mine layouts, as detailed on the developer’ssite.
08:07 amUTCThere’s a big new update for DOTA 2, as well:Crownfall. It’s an on-going story event that provides access to new heroes and rewards. The first act is The Markets of Midgate.
There’s a big new update for DOTA 2, as well:Crownfall. It’s an on-going story event that provides access to new heroes and rewards. The first act is The Markets of Midgate.
There’s a big new update for DOTA 2, as well:Crownfall. It’s an on-going story event that provides access to new heroes and rewards. The first act is The Markets of Midgate.
08:08 amUTCEiyuden Chronicles studio Rabbit & Bear haveconfirmed in a Reddit AMAthat they’ll be moving ahead with a sequel to the JRPG. The studio say that they “disccussed many things” with Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama prior to his death. “I hope we will be able to carry on Murayama’s legacy, and I always want to treasure his last work.”
Eiyuden Chronicles studio Rabbit & Bear haveconfirmed in a Reddit AMAthat they’ll be moving ahead with a sequel to the JRPG. The studio say that they “disccussed many things” with Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama prior to his death. “I hope we will be able to carry on Murayama’s legacy, and I always want to treasure his last work.”
08:11 amUTCMore detailsof a new expansion for Fallout 76, which has seen an inevitable uptick following the TV show’s release. The expansion is Skyline Valley, and starting today, you’ll be able to test it via the public test server on Steam.
More detailsof a new expansion for Fallout 76, which has seen an inevitable uptick following the TV show’s release. The expansion is Skyline Valley, and starting today, you’ll be able to test it via the public test server on Steam.
More detailsof a new expansion for Fallout 76, which has seen an inevitable uptick following the TV show’s release. The expansion is Skyline Valley, and starting today, you’ll be able to test it via the public test server on Steam.
08:12 amUTCCreative Assembly have releaseda showcase trailerfor upcoming Empire lord Elspeth Von Draken. The new Hellstorm variant she’ll eventually gain access to is possibly the most joyfully ridiculous thing so far in a series that features both boats with legs and boats with wheels.
Creative Assembly have releaseda showcase trailerfor upcoming Empire lord Elspeth Von Draken. The new Hellstorm variant she’ll eventually gain access to is possibly the most joyfully ridiculous thing so far in a series that features both boats with legs and boats with wheels.
08:13 amUTCNo Rest For The Wicked launched yesterday and appears to be on the buggy side. Developers Moon Studios havebloggedabout things they’re fixing, including stodgy performance and progression loss.
No Rest For The Wicked launched yesterday and appears to be on the buggy side. Developers Moon Studios havebloggedabout things they’re fixing, including stodgy performance and progression loss.
No Rest For The Wicked launched yesterday and appears to be on the buggy side. Developers Moon Studios havebloggedabout things they’re fixing, including stodgy performance and progression loss.
08:17 amUTCPCGamesN has just pointed me towardJitter, a 2D space sim with kewl greenish visuals which sort of looks like a more serious version of Heat Signature.
PCGamesN has just pointed me towardJitter, a 2D space sim with kewl greenish visuals which sort of looks like a more serious version of Heat Signature.
PCGamesN has just pointed me towardJitter, a 2D space sim with kewl greenish visuals which sort of looks like a more serious version of Heat Signature.
10:25 amUTCBethesda are not only refusing to date Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 for release, they’re threatening to update Starfield again. Who will stop Todd Howard’s reign of terror? ThanksIGN.
Bethesda are not only refusing to date Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 for release, they’re threatening to update Starfield again. Who will stop Todd Howard’s reign of terror? ThanksIGN.
Bethesda are not only refusing to date Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 for release, they’re threatening to update Starfield again. Who will stop Todd Howard’s reign of terror? ThanksIGN.
16:38 pmUTCPrison Architect 2 has been pushed from its already delayed release date next monthall the way back to autumn.
Prison Architect 2 has been pushed from its already delayed release date next monthall the way back to autumn.
Prison Architect 2 has been pushed from its already delayed release date next monthall the way back to autumn.
17:06 pmUTCWell, whaddya know,there’ll officially be a season two of Amazon’s very popular Fallout TV show, as Nic mentioned earlier.
Well, whaddya know,there’ll officially be a season two of Amazon’s very popular Fallout TV show, as Nic mentioned earlier.
Well, whaddya know,there’ll officially be a season two of Amazon’s very popular Fallout TV show, as Nic mentioned earlier.
17:44 pmUTCSuikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles will get a sequel to ‘carry on the legacy’ of late creator, its developers have expressed, following the death of Yoshitaka Murayama in February ahead of this month’s release for Hundred Heroes.
Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles will get a sequel to ‘carry on the legacy’ of late creator, its developers have expressed, following the death of Yoshitaka Murayama in February ahead of this month’s release for Hundred Heroes.
Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles will get a sequel to ‘carry on the legacy’ of late creator, its developers have expressed, following the death of Yoshitaka Murayama in February ahead of this month’s release for Hundred Heroes.
18:07 pmUTCFinal Fantasy 14’s long-awaited graphics update in 7.0 will look better than the Dawntrail benchmark, Yoshi-P has promised.
Final Fantasy 14’s long-awaited graphics update in 7.0 will look better than the Dawntrail benchmark, Yoshi-P has promised.
Final Fantasy 14’s long-awaited graphics update in 7.0 will look better than the Dawntrail benchmark, Yoshi-P has promised.
22:10 pmUTCAs Nic mentioned in brief earlier this week, Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is afree prologue aka demoof 2D topdown surviving, crafting, frog-fighting.
As Nic mentioned in brief earlier this week, Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is afree prologue aka demoof 2D topdown surviving, crafting, frog-fighting.
As Nic mentioned in brief earlier this week, Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is afree prologue aka demoof 2D topdown surviving, crafting, frog-fighting.
22:11 pmUTCThe Palestinian Relief Bundle on Itch.ionets you hundreds of games for just $8, with all the money going towards providing food, water and medical treatment in Gaza.
The Palestinian Relief Bundle on Itch.ionets you hundreds of games for just $8, with all the money going towards providing food, water and medical treatment in Gaza.
The Palestinian Relief Bundle on Itch.ionets you hundreds of games for just $8, with all the money going towards providing food, water and medical treatment in Gaza.
22:11 pmUTCNo Rest For The Wicked hasreceived its first hotfix, with much-requested changes to gear durability and repair costs. Performance issues are still being worked on.
No Rest For The Wicked hasreceived its first hotfix, with much-requested changes to gear durability and repair costs. Performance issues are still being worked on.
No Rest For The Wicked hasreceived its first hotfix, with much-requested changes to gear durability and repair costs. Performance issues are still being worked on.
22:12 pmUTCThe sequel to Star Control 2 - but don’t call it that - hasmore than tripled its crowdfunding target after four days. It’s got a long way to go before it reaches its $4.4 million open source stretch goal, however.
The sequel to Star Control 2 - but don’t call it that - hasmore than tripled its crowdfunding target after four days. It’s got a long way to go before it reaches its $4.4 million open source stretch goal, however.
The sequel to Star Control 2 - but don’t call it that - hasmore than tripled its crowdfunding target after four days. It’s got a long way to go before it reaches its $4.4 million open source stretch goal, however.
