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The Maw - 22nd-27th April 2024This week’s least outwardly offputting game releases, plus our weekly newsblog
This week’s least outwardly offputting game releases, plus our weekly newsblog
Image credit:Cornelis Meijer
Image credit:Cornelis Meijer
Ugh, I do not have the energy to feed the Maw this week. Sometimes the creature manifests as a proper monstrosity, with B-movie prosthetics and sound effects, and sometimes, it’s more of an… unfathomable annoyance, like a nose that won’t stop running, or a single player game that requires an internet connection. In either case, the Maw must be sated, and fortunately, there are quite a few appetising video-or-computer games out in the next seven days, with at least one behemoth landing on Friday.
Here they are: fantasy medieval survival town-builderBellwright(23rd April); shamanic metroidvaniaTales of Kenzera: Zau(23rd April); gangland horror FPSJawbreaker(23rd April); cosmic horny simulatorSucker for Love: Date to Die For(23rd April); Pikminish factory RTSOddsparks: An Automation Adventure(24th April); anime mech brawlerMegaton Mushashi W: Wired(25th April);Dragon BallXMad Maxtank ‘em upSand Land(25th April); not-a-Total-War-killerManor Lords(26th April).
Our live coverage of this event has finished.
Key points07:58 amApril 26 2024FRIDAY EMBRUED07:14 amApril 25 2024THURSDAY ONCE MORE08:17 amApril 24 2024IT’S WEDNESDAY07:10 amApril 23 2024TUESDAY REGNANT08:57 amApril 22 2024IT’S MONDAY AGAIN
Key points
07:58 amApril 26 2024FRIDAY EMBRUED
07:14 amApril 25 2024THURSDAY ONCE MORE
08:17 amApril 24 2024IT’S WEDNESDAY
07:10 amApril 23 2024TUESDAY REGNANT
08:57 amApril 22 2024IT’S MONDAY AGAIN
08:57 amUTCIT’S MONDAY AGAINWhy do they keep doing this to us. FEED THE MAW.
IT’S MONDAY AGAINWhy do they keep doing this to us. FEED THE MAW.
IT’S MONDAY AGAIN
Why do they keep doing this to us. FEED THE MAW.
09:00 amUTCLike a Minecraft slime but not as cuddly, Embracer Groupare splitting into three separate companies– Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends.
Like a Minecraft slime but not as cuddly, Embracer Groupare splitting into three separate companies– Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends.
Like a Minecraft slime but not as cuddly, Embracer Groupare splitting into three separate companies– Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends.
09:02 amUTCUncapped Games boss and former StarCraft 2 multiplayer lead David Kim is teasing a new RTS, which will be revealed during Summer Game Fest in June. Catch word of it in the below documentary.Redefining the Game: A Paradigm Shift for the RTS GenreWatch on YouTube
Uncapped Games boss and former StarCraft 2 multiplayer lead David Kim is teasing a new RTS, which will be revealed during Summer Game Fest in June. Catch word of it in the below documentary.Redefining the Game: A Paradigm Shift for the RTS GenreWatch on YouTube
Uncapped Games boss and former StarCraft 2 multiplayer lead David Kim is teasing a new RTS, which will be revealed during Summer Game Fest in June. Catch word of it in the below documentary.
Redefining the Game: A Paradigm Shift for the RTS GenreWatch on YouTube
Redefining the Game: A Paradigm Shift for the RTS Genre
09:03 amUTCHelldivers 2 players have hit their objective of killing two billion terminids, and done it within a twelve hour stretch. For context, that’d take a single player around 62 yearsifthey killed one terminid a second. There are some rumblings that the counter might have been a bit too generous though, viaPC Gamer.
Helldivers 2 players have hit their objective of killing two billion terminids, and done it within a twelve hour stretch. For context, that’d take a single player around 62 yearsifthey killed one terminid a second. There are some rumblings that the counter might have been a bit too generous though, viaPC Gamer.
09:06 amUTCAn English Haunting has a release date, and it’s soon! May 15th. I’m stoked for this one - I wroteabout the demo as a supporter postand whacked it onour most anticipated list. It’s a spooky point and click adventure set in Edwardian England, where you play a professor who has to prove the existence of ghosts. I dunno what else I can say to sell it to you, but here’s a new trailer the devs put on Xitter.Save the date!🗓️An English Haunting will be available on May 15th!Here’s the new trailer and don’t forget to hit the wishlist button!⬇️👻https://t.co/Q91vpfkYn0pic.twitter.com/R6Afa9vfaH— Postmodern Adventures (@postmodernadv)April 22, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
An English Haunting has a release date, and it’s soon! May 15th. I’m stoked for this one - I wroteabout the demo as a supporter postand whacked it onour most anticipated list. It’s a spooky point and click adventure set in Edwardian England, where you play a professor who has to prove the existence of ghosts. I dunno what else I can say to sell it to you, but here’s a new trailer the devs put on Xitter.Save the date!🗓️An English Haunting will be available on May 15th!Here’s the new trailer and don’t forget to hit the wishlist button!⬇️👻https://t.co/Q91vpfkYn0pic.twitter.com/R6Afa9vfaH— Postmodern Adventures (@postmodernadv)April 22, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
An English Haunting has a release date, and it’s soon! May 15th. I’m stoked for this one - I wroteabout the demo as a supporter postand whacked it onour most anticipated list. It’s a spooky point and click adventure set in Edwardian England, where you play a professor who has to prove the existence of ghosts. I dunno what else I can say to sell it to you, but here’s a new trailer the devs put on Xitter.
Save the date!🗓️An English Haunting will be available on May 15th!Here’s the new trailer and don’t forget to hit the wishlist button!⬇️👻https://t.co/Q91vpfkYn0pic.twitter.com/R6Afa9vfaH— Postmodern Adventures (@postmodernadv)April 22, 2024
Save the date!🗓️An English Haunting will be available on May 15th!Here’s the new trailer and don’t forget to hit the wishlist button!⬇️👻https://t.co/Q91vpfkYn0pic.twitter.com/R6Afa9vfaH
15:30 pmUTCViaVGC, an EA Japan exec has complained about the country’s ratings board banning Dead Space despite recently approving Stellar Blade, which has a similar level of violence. I don’t think this is much of a story, but I keep wanting to write it up because it has me picturing Isaac Clarke with the Stellar Blade lady’s bottom, which is making me feel a bit hysterical.
ViaVGC, an EA Japan exec has complained about the country’s ratings board banning Dead Space despite recently approving Stellar Blade, which has a similar level of violence. I don’t think this is much of a story, but I keep wanting to write it up because it has me picturing Isaac Clarke with the Stellar Blade lady’s bottom, which is making me feel a bit hysterical.
ViaVGC, an EA Japan exec has complained about the country’s ratings board banning Dead Space despite recently approving Stellar Blade, which has a similar level of violence. I don’t think this is much of a story, but I keep wanting to write it up because it has me picturing Isaac Clarke with the Stellar Blade lady’s bottom, which is making me feel a bit hysterical.
17:21 pmUTCThe co-creators of WipEout and Skate are teasing a sci-fi sports game and roguelike strategy simfrom their new studio Starlight Games.
The co-creators of WipEout and Skate are teasing a sci-fi sports game and roguelike strategy simfrom their new studio Starlight Games.
The co-creators of WipEout and Skate are teasing a sci-fi sports game and roguelike strategy simfrom their new studio Starlight Games.
17:47 pmUTCThe Fallout TV show’s popularity has blown up popular mod site Nexus Mods as everyone rushes to play Fallout 4 again(and then remembers they need mods to make it worth playing).
The Fallout TV show’s popularity has blown up popular mod site Nexus Mods as everyone rushes to play Fallout 4 again(and then remembers they need mods to make it worth playing).
The Fallout TV show’s popularity has blown up popular mod site Nexus Mods as everyone rushes to play Fallout 4 again(and then remembers they need mods to make it worth playing).
18:12 pmUTCAs Edwin shared earlier,StarCraft 2’s former lead multiplayer designer David Kim is teasing a new RTShe feels is a “paradigm shift” for the genre. We’ll hear more this summer.
As Edwin shared earlier,StarCraft 2’s former lead multiplayer designer David Kim is teasing a new RTShe feels is a “paradigm shift” for the genre. We’ll hear more this summer.
As Edwin shared earlier,StarCraft 2’s former lead multiplayer designer David Kim is teasing a new RTShe feels is a “paradigm shift” for the genre. We’ll hear more this summer.
07:10 amUTCTUESDAY REGNANTTo the barricades, nooze gatherers! We have nothing to lose but our ears, index fingers, select portions of our kidneys and staff discounts with official merch partners! FEED THE MAW.
TUESDAY REGNANTTo the barricades, nooze gatherers! We have nothing to lose but our ears, index fingers, select portions of our kidneys and staff discounts with official merch partners! FEED THE MAW.
TUESDAY REGNANT
To the barricades, nooze gatherers! We have nothing to lose but our ears, index fingers, select portions of our kidneys and staff discounts with official merch partners! FEED THE MAW.
07:12 amUTCTarnation! The Xbox people aredoing another indie showcasenext week. They’ve partnered with Ian of the Games Network, and we can expect new stuff about Vampire Survivors, Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals and Lost Records Bloom & Rage, amongst others.
Tarnation! The Xbox people aredoing another indie showcasenext week. They’ve partnered with Ian of the Games Network, and we can expect new stuff about Vampire Survivors, Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals and Lost Records Bloom & Rage, amongst others.
Tarnation! The Xbox people aredoing another indie showcasenext week. They’ve partnered with Ian of the Games Network, and we can expect new stuff about Vampire Survivors, Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals and Lost Records Bloom & Rage, amongst others.
07:15 amUTCEpic haveadded a settingthat lets you hide “confrontational” emotes from other players in Fortnite - instead, you’ll see a standing still emote with no sound effect, which surely makes Standing Still the most aggressive emote of all. The setting affects four emotes at the time of writing: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, Make It Plantain. Why is plantain-making considered hostile? I like plantain!
Epic haveadded a settingthat lets you hide “confrontational” emotes from other players in Fortnite - instead, you’ll see a standing still emote with no sound effect, which surely makes Standing Still the most aggressive emote of all. The setting affects four emotes at the time of writing: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, Make It Plantain. Why is plantain-making considered hostile? I like plantain!
Epic haveadded a settingthat lets you hide “confrontational” emotes from other players in Fortnite - instead, you’ll see a standing still emote with no sound effect, which surely makes Standing Still the most aggressive emote of all. The setting affects four emotes at the time of writing: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, Make It Plantain. Why is plantain-making considered hostile? I like plantain!
07:17 amUTCCereballersis a brief, free football parody that had me cackling like a witch when I played it in bed last night.
Cereballersis a brief, free football parody that had me cackling like a witch when I played it in bed last night.
Cereballersis a brief, free football parody that had me cackling like a witch when I played it in bed last night.
07:23 amUTCThe Book Of Clarence’s LaKeith Stanfield is in talks to star in and produce a film based on El Paso, Elsewhere, according toDeadline. WritNelson’s conquest of pop culture continues apace.
The Book Of Clarence’s LaKeith Stanfield is in talks to star in and produce a film based on El Paso, Elsewhere, according toDeadline. WritNelson’s conquest of pop culture continues apace.
The Book Of Clarence’s LaKeith Stanfield is in talks to star in and produce a film based on El Paso, Elsewhere, according toDeadline. WritNelson’s conquest of pop culture continues apace.
07:25 amUTCF1 2024 is out 31st May, and here’s a video about its new car physics system.F1 24 Official Gameplay Deep DiveWatch on YouTube
F1 2024 is out 31st May, and here’s a video about its new car physics system.F1 24 Official Gameplay Deep DiveWatch on YouTube
F1 2024 is out 31st May, and here’s a video about its new car physics system.
F1 24 Official Gameplay Deep DiveWatch on YouTube
F1 24 Official Gameplay Deep Dive
07:33 amUTCThe No Rest For The Wicked devs have been steadily hotfixing the game since release. Thelatest, biggest patchappears to target performance in particular while adding a few new settings.
The No Rest For The Wicked devs have been steadily hotfixing the game since release. Thelatest, biggest patchappears to target performance in particular while adding a few new settings.
The No Rest For The Wicked devs have been steadily hotfixing the game since release. Thelatest, biggest patchappears to target performance in particular while adding a few new settings.
07:37 amUTCWe missed this last week - I may have been flathunting? - but it’s still worth a poke: Arkane Lyon’s co-creative director Dinga Bakaba has thoughts on whether multiplayer immersive sims are the genre’s next “evolutionary step”.It isn’t my nindo, but after experimenting with MP in “DEATHLOOP” I feel there is indeed some potential there. I wouldn’t call it an evolutionary step, more like a viable hybridation. The key being making MP systems diegetic enough to create a believable shared narrative/world.https://t.co/vLmtmHd2m1— Dinga Bakaba (@DBakaba)April 17, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
We missed this last week - I may have been flathunting? - but it’s still worth a poke: Arkane Lyon’s co-creative director Dinga Bakaba has thoughts on whether multiplayer immersive sims are the genre’s next “evolutionary step”.It isn’t my nindo, but after experimenting with MP in “DEATHLOOP” I feel there is indeed some potential there. I wouldn’t call it an evolutionary step, more like a viable hybridation. The key being making MP systems diegetic enough to create a believable shared narrative/world.https://t.co/vLmtmHd2m1— Dinga Bakaba (@DBakaba)April 17, 2024To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
We missed this last week - I may have been flathunting? - but it’s still worth a poke: Arkane Lyon’s co-creative director Dinga Bakaba has thoughts on whether multiplayer immersive sims are the genre’s next “evolutionary step”.
It isn’t my nindo, but after experimenting with MP in “DEATHLOOP” I feel there is indeed some potential there. I wouldn’t call it an evolutionary step, more like a viable hybridation. The key being making MP systems diegetic enough to create a believable shared narrative/world.https://t.co/vLmtmHd2m1— Dinga Bakaba (@DBakaba)April 17, 2024
It isn’t my nindo, but after experimenting with MP in “DEATHLOOP” I feel there is indeed some potential there. I wouldn’t call it an evolutionary step, more like a viable hybridation. The key being making MP systems diegetic enough to create a believable shared narrative/world.https://t.co/vLmtmHd2m1
07:45 amUTCBuilding Relationshipslets you play as a house exploring an island and shacking up (hah!) with other houses. Seems very jolly, “secret hellhound” aside.Image credit:Tan Ant Games
Building Relationshipslets you play as a house exploring an island and shacking up (hah!) with other houses. Seems very jolly, “secret hellhound” aside.Image credit:Tan Ant Games
Building Relationshipslets you play as a house exploring an island and shacking up (hah!) with other houses. Seems very jolly, “secret hellhound” aside.
Image credit:Tan Ant Games
08:06 amUTCAs part of a Diablo 4 promotion for Duriel the Maggot King, Blizzard are donating food to birds undergoing treatment atTiggywinkles UK, in the form of thousands of maggots. If you want to join the maggot drive, all you have to do is likethis here xeet.They’ve already hit the 6.66 million mark.
As part of a Diablo 4 promotion for Duriel the Maggot King, Blizzard are donating food to birds undergoing treatment atTiggywinkles UK, in the form of thousands of maggots. If you want to join the maggot drive, all you have to do is likethis here xeet.They’ve already hit the 6.66 million mark.
08:10 amUTCIRISis a lysergic PS2-style horror joint where you explore dreams with a flashlight, with a free demo steam.
IRISis a lysergic PS2-style horror joint where you explore dreams with a flashlight, with a free demo steam.
08:10 amUTCA devlog trailer for zombo-penguin tactics game South Pole Bebop, explaining how it takes inspiration from Into The Breach.Our Developing Journey | Devlog #1 | South Pole BebopWatch on YouTube
A devlog trailer for zombo-penguin tactics game South Pole Bebop, explaining how it takes inspiration from Into The Breach.Our Developing Journey | Devlog #1 | South Pole BebopWatch on YouTube
A devlog trailer for zombo-penguin tactics game South Pole Bebop, explaining how it takes inspiration from Into The Breach.
Our Developing Journey | Devlog #1 | South Pole BebopWatch on YouTube
Our Developing Journey | Devlog #1 | South Pole Bebop
12:47 pmUTCManor Lords publisher Hooded Horse haveshared thatthe upcoming strategy builder has jumped from 2.5 to 3 entire million wishlists in the past week. Unsurprisingly, it’s currently Steam’s most wishlisted, ahead of Hades 2, Black Myth: Wukong, some indie about a silky knight, and Frostpunk 2.
Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse haveshared thatthe upcoming strategy builder has jumped from 2.5 to 3 entire million wishlists in the past week. Unsurprisingly, it’s currently Steam’s most wishlisted, ahead of Hades 2, Black Myth: Wukong, some indie about a silky knight, and Frostpunk 2.
14:06 pmUTCHow has it taken me this long to notice Sweet Transit? The game hit 1.0 yesterday and is as busy with moving parts as Factorio, its developer’s previous joint, but much, much less desolate.Sweet Transit | 1.0 Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
How has it taken me this long to notice Sweet Transit? The game hit 1.0 yesterday and is as busy with moving parts as Factorio, its developer’s previous joint, but much, much less desolate.Sweet Transit | 1.0 Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
How has it taken me this long to notice Sweet Transit? The game hit 1.0 yesterday and is as busy with moving parts as Factorio, its developer’s previous joint, but much, much less desolate.
Sweet Transit | 1.0 Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
Sweet Transit | 1.0 Launch Trailer
22:00 pmUTCRain-slick townbuilderAgainst The Storm’s 1.3 update is out now, adding a little new content and a lot of quality-of-life updates. Most excitingly, it lets you zoom the camera out further.
Rain-slick townbuilderAgainst The Storm’s 1.3 update is out now, adding a little new content and a lot of quality-of-life updates. Most excitingly, it lets you zoom the camera out further.
Rain-slick townbuilderAgainst The Storm’s 1.3 update is out now, adding a little new content and a lot of quality-of-life updates. Most excitingly, it lets you zoom the camera out further.
22:00 pmUTCHandsome strategy-RPGSongs Of Conquest will leave Early Access on May 20thwith the addition of a fourth and final campaign. There will be post-release updates, however.
Handsome strategy-RPGSongs Of Conquest will leave Early Access on May 20thwith the addition of a fourth and final campaign. There will be post-release updates, however.
Handsome strategy-RPGSongs Of Conquest will leave Early Access on May 20thwith the addition of a fourth and final campaign. There will be post-release updates, however.
22:01 pmUTCZenless Zone Zero, the next game from Genshin Impact developers HoyoVerse,is now available for pre-registration. The urban fantasy action-RPG is expected to release sometime in the first half of 2024.
Zenless Zone Zero, the next game from Genshin Impact developers HoyoVerse,is now available for pre-registration. The urban fantasy action-RPG is expected to release sometime in the first half of 2024.
Zenless Zone Zero, the next game from Genshin Impact developers HoyoVerse,is now available for pre-registration. The urban fantasy action-RPG is expected to release sometime in the first half of 2024.
22:03 pmUTCRetro first-person shooter Phantom Fury is out nowon Steam. It’s a sorta sequel to 3D Realms boomer shooter Ion Fury, with a new engine, a new developer and seemingly mixed results.
Retro first-person shooter Phantom Fury is out nowon Steam. It’s a sorta sequel to 3D Realms boomer shooter Ion Fury, with a new engine, a new developer and seemingly mixed results.
Retro first-person shooter Phantom Fury is out nowon Steam. It’s a sorta sequel to 3D Realms boomer shooter Ion Fury, with a new engine, a new developer and seemingly mixed results.
22:06 pmUTCUbisoft have released a bunch of older Anno citybuilders on Steam with a “History Edition” label. Anno 1503, Anno 1602, and Anno 1701 are all included, each packaged with their respective DLC and optimised to support modern PCs and 4K resolution. All three are alsocurrently 50% off.
Ubisoft have released a bunch of older Anno citybuilders on Steam with a “History Edition” label. Anno 1503, Anno 1602, and Anno 1701 are all included, each packaged with their respective DLC and optimised to support modern PCs and 4K resolution. All three are alsocurrently 50% off.
Ubisoft have released a bunch of older Anno citybuilders on Steam with a “History Edition” label. Anno 1503, Anno 1602, and Anno 1701 are all included, each packaged with their respective DLC and optimised to support modern PCs and 4K resolution. All three are alsocurrently 50% off.
07:58 amUTCExtremely readworthy game studies journalROMchipare hosting a charity stream on their Twitch channel on Saturday, May 11, 11AM - 11PM. The stream features several developers and other notable industry folk playing and talking about games that mean a lot to them. The line-up includes Bennet Foddy, Brenda and John Romero, Rami Ismail, and Nina Freeman.
Extremely readworthy game studies journalROMchipare hosting a charity stream on their Twitch channel on Saturday, May 11, 11AM - 11PM. The stream features several developers and other notable industry folk playing and talking about games that mean a lot to them. The line-up includes Bennet Foddy, Brenda and John Romero, Rami Ismail, and Nina Freeman.
08:02 amUTCI can’t phrase this any better thanGamesradar already did, so here’s their headline: ‘After at least 1,400 layoffs, 7 studios closed, and 29 games canceled, Embracer CEO admits “I deserve a lot of criticism”’ Really? Nah, don’t be so hard on yourself there Wingefors. We’re all ‘& friends’ here.
I can’t phrase this any better thanGamesradar already did, so here’s their headline: ‘After at least 1,400 layoffs, 7 studios closed, and 29 games canceled, Embracer CEO admits “I deserve a lot of criticism”’ Really? Nah, don’t be so hard on yourself there Wingefors. We’re all ‘& friends’ here.
08:13 amUTCSafe but cosy Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles launched yesterday. It’s currently sitting at a ‘mostly positive’ on Steam, and our Eddersenjoyed it plenty.Speaking to XBOX Wire, leads at Rabbit & Bear have given more insight into the late Murayama’s design philosophies:“Murayama always talked about the makunouchi bento when explaining RPGs. He would say that “RPGs had a variety of side dishes, and every one of them is delicious”.
Safe but cosy Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles launched yesterday. It’s currently sitting at a ‘mostly positive’ on Steam, and our Eddersenjoyed it plenty.Speaking to XBOX Wire, leads at Rabbit & Bear have given more insight into the late Murayama’s design philosophies:“Murayama always talked about the makunouchi bento when explaining RPGs. He would say that “RPGs had a variety of side dishes, and every one of them is delicious”.
Safe but cosy Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles launched yesterday. It’s currently sitting at a ‘mostly positive’ on Steam, and our Eddersenjoyed it plenty.Speaking to XBOX Wire, leads at Rabbit & Bear have given more insight into the late Murayama’s design philosophies:
“Murayama always talked about the makunouchi bento when explaining RPGs. He would say that “RPGs had a variety of side dishes, and every one of them is delicious”.
08:17 amUTCIT’S WEDNESDAY…and I am off work flat-hunting, but others are here to FEED THE MAW.
IT’S WEDNESDAY…and I am off work flat-hunting, but others are here to FEED THE MAW.
IT’S WEDNESDAY
08:17 amUTCCreative Assembly have released anotherdeep dive bloginto the final paid Thrones of Decay lord, shotgun dwarf Malakai. If you haven’t been keeping up, you’ll be able to buy any of the DLC lords seperately this time around. I don’t want to pick favourites but, I mean,shotgun dwarf.
Creative Assembly have released anotherdeep dive bloginto the final paid Thrones of Decay lord, shotgun dwarf Malakai. If you haven’t been keeping up, you’ll be able to buy any of the DLC lords seperately this time around. I don’t want to pick favourites but, I mean,shotgun dwarf.
13:54 pmUTCOddsparks: An Automation Adventureis a cute Factorio-ish strategy that launched on Steam today in early access. It’s got walking tree trunks with googly eyes, which you’ll either find charming or an affront to nature. Why not both, I say.
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventureis a cute Factorio-ish strategy that launched on Steam today in early access. It’s got walking tree trunks with googly eyes, which you’ll either find charming or an affront to nature. Why not both, I say.
14:21 pmUTCMoon Studios’ - No Rest For The Wicked - CEO reckons Dark Souls would have benefitted from early access, viaEurogamer. Talking about the benefits of early access on Xitter, he mentions Dark Souls' famously unfinished Lost Izalith as an example. What do you reckon? I’d have loved to see a fully realised Lost Izalith, but think the temptation to sand down a few of the game’s more interesting edges would have been too great. There’s only so many times one can read ‘devs plz nerf basilisk curse’.
Moon Studios' - No Rest For The Wicked - CEO reckons Dark Souls would have benefitted from early access, viaEurogamer. Talking about the benefits of early access on Xitter, he mentions Dark Souls' famously unfinished Lost Izalith as an example. What do you reckon? I’d have loved to see a fully realised Lost Izalith, but think the temptation to sand down a few of the game’s more interesting edges would have been too great. There’s only so many times one can read ‘devs plz nerf basilisk curse’.
14:26 pmUTC…andhere’sthat Total Warhammer shotgun dwarf showcase on YouTube, so you can see the angriest ginger mohawked dwarfs to ever seek a glorious death in action. Unrelated, it went live just as the Manor Lords embargo lifted.
…andhere’sthat Total Warhammer shotgun dwarf showcase on YouTube, so you can see the angriest ginger mohawked dwarfs to ever seek a glorious death in action. Unrelated, it went live just as the Manor Lords embargo lifted.
16:46 pmUTCAs Nic shared earlier, the head of Moon Studios - developers behind Dark Souls-like early access game No Rest For The Wicked - hasmade the fairly bold claim that Dark Souls would’ve been a better game in early access. Hmm.
As Nic shared earlier, the head of Moon Studios - developers behind Dark Souls-like early access game No Rest For The Wicked - hasmade the fairly bold claim that Dark Souls would’ve been a better game in early access. Hmm.
As Nic shared earlier, the head of Moon Studios - developers behind Dark Souls-like early access game No Rest For The Wicked - hasmade the fairly bold claim that Dark Souls would’ve been a better game in early access. Hmm.
17:20 pmUTCGTA5 nearly had story DLC that made Trevor a 007-style spy - and even got as far as recording -until it was cancelled and turned into a GTA Online heist, according to new details from the chaotic criminal’s actor.
GTA5 nearly had story DLC that made Trevor a 007-style spy - and even got as far as recording -until it was cancelled and turned into a GTA Online heist, according to new details from the chaotic criminal’s actor.
GTA5 nearly had story DLC that made Trevor a 007-style spy - and even got as far as recording -until it was cancelled and turned into a GTA Online heist, according to new details from the chaotic criminal’s actor.
17:48 pmUTCFormer Fable devs over at Fowling Fowl Studioshave revealed a new co-op RPG… only to announce at the same time that its development is on hold amid layoffs and a struggle to find funding.
Former Fable devs over at Fowling Fowl Studioshave revealed a new co-op RPG… only to announce at the same time that its development is on hold amid layoffs and a struggle to find funding.
Former Fable devs over at Fowling Fowl Studioshave revealed a new co-op RPG… only to announce at the same time that its development is on hold amid layoffs and a struggle to find funding.
07:14 amUTCTHURSDAY ONCE MOREThe Maw’s current height is 1000 lightyears. Its current width is that of an espresso served on a Friday in Paris in the year 1965. FEED IT.
THURSDAY ONCE MOREThe Maw’s current height is 1000 lightyears. Its current width is that of an espresso served on a Friday in Paris in the year 1965. FEED IT.
THURSDAY ONCE MORE
The Maw’s current height is 1000 lightyears. Its current width is that of an espresso served on a Friday in Paris in the year 1965. FEED IT.
07:16 amUTCMorefree stuff for Total War: Warhammer 3 players. The latest offerings are a balance of golden wizards, plague multipliers and evil crowns.
Morefree stuff for Total War: Warhammer 3 players. The latest offerings are a balance of golden wizards, plague multipliers and evil crowns.
07:19 amUTCIn aReddit AMA, Assassin’s Creed Mirage creative director Stephane Boudon has said that there are no major updates planned for the game but they do have ideas for “how we could extend the story of Basim”.
In aReddit AMA, Assassin’s Creed Mirage creative director Stephane Boudon has said that there are no major updates planned for the game but they do have ideas for “how we could extend the story of Basim”.
In aReddit AMA, Assassin’s Creed Mirage creative director Stephane Boudon has said that there are no major updates planned for the game but they do have ideas for “how we could extend the story of Basim”.
07:25 amUTCHere’sthe “phase 1” demo for dev_hell, a roguelike deckbuilder about working in software development.
Here’sthe “phase 1” demo for dev_hell, a roguelike deckbuilder about working in software development.
Here’sthe “phase 1” demo for dev_hell, a roguelike deckbuilder about working in software development.
07:58 amUTCThe Garry’s mod team have apparently recieved takedowns from Nintendo, and are removing all ‘Nintendo related stuff’ from the Steam workshop. There’s some speculation these may have come from a"known fraudster"though, viaNintendo Life.
The Garry’s mod team have apparently recieved takedowns from Nintendo, and are removing all ‘Nintendo related stuff’ from the Steam workshop. There’s some speculation these may have come from a"known fraudster"though, viaNintendo Life.
08:03 amUTCTim Bender, the CEO of Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, has takento Redditto explain why they aren’t yet sharing Manor Lords prices publicly. In short, its to do with regional pricing. “Sharing the US price alone will lead to misunderstandings,” says Bender. Cheers for the spot,Ian Games Network.
Tim Bender, the CEO of Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, has takento Redditto explain why they aren’t yet sharing Manor Lords prices publicly. In short, its to do with regional pricing. “Sharing the US price alone will lead to misunderstandings,” says Bender. Cheers for the spot,Ian Games Network.
08:11 amUTCInsider Gaminglooks to have some more details on the upocming Assassin’s Creed known as ‘Project Hexe’. They say they’ve seen some footage, and you can apparently possess cats.
Insider Gaminglooks to have some more details on the upocming Assassin’s Creed known as ‘Project Hexe’. They say they’ve seen some footage, and you can apparently possess cats.
08:32 amUTCThe Last Spell’s Dwarves of Runenberg DLC and accompanying free update are out now - read more onSteam.
The Last Spell’s Dwarves of Runenberg DLC and accompanying free update are out now - read more onSteam.
The Last Spell’s Dwarves of Runenberg DLC and accompanying free update are out now - read more onSteam.
08:34 amUTCManky submarine sim Barotrauma has abig updatetoo, which adds “two new monsters, a medical system mini-overhaul, extra difficulty settings for campaign mode, and new wrecks and beacons for you to explore”.
Manky submarine sim Barotrauma has abig updatetoo, which adds “two new monsters, a medical system mini-overhaul, extra difficulty settings for campaign mode, and new wrecks and beacons for you to explore”.
Manky submarine sim Barotrauma has abig updatetoo, which adds “two new monsters, a medical system mini-overhaul, extra difficulty settings for campaign mode, and new wrecks and beacons for you to explore”.
08:46 amUTCViaVGC, Blizzard are staffing up for an unannounced game - they’re looking for a creative director and narrative director, amongst other roles.
ViaVGC, Blizzard are staffing up for an unannounced game - they’re looking for a creative director and narrative director, amongst other roles.
ViaVGC, Blizzard are staffing up for an unannounced game - they’re looking for a creative director and narrative director, amongst other roles.
11:05 amUTCThe unsettling NPC-killing disease known as Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2 has now been nerfed in an update across all platforms, according toan update post from Capcom. This was somethingthey announced as planned just last week.
The unsettling NPC-killing disease known as Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2 has now been nerfed in an update across all platforms, according toan update post from Capcom. This was somethingthey announced as planned just last week.
The unsettling NPC-killing disease known as Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2 has now been nerfed in an update across all platforms, according toan update post from Capcom. This was somethingthey announced as planned just last week.
12:00 pmUTCAt last, some decent food:Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers is out, and free to download. It’s a fangame from the Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart team, built using Doom Legacy, and it looks terrific.Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers - Promo (2024)Watch on YouTube
At last, some decent food:Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers is out, and free to download. It’s a fangame from the Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart team, built using Doom Legacy, and it looks terrific.Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers - Promo (2024)Watch on YouTube
At last, some decent food:Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers is out, and free to download. It’s a fangame from the Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart team, built using Doom Legacy, and it looks terrific.
Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers - Promo (2024)Watch on YouTube
Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers - Promo (2024)
20:13 pmUTCBlizzard have announced that their fan eventBlizzCon won’t happen in 2024. The previously yearly event only returned physically last year, but Blizzard say they’re going to focus on smaller standalone events instead.
Blizzard have announced that their fan eventBlizzCon won’t happen in 2024. The previously yearly event only returned physically last year, but Blizzard say they’re going to focus on smaller standalone events instead.
Blizzard have announced that their fan eventBlizzCon won’t happen in 2024. The previously yearly event only returned physically last year, but Blizzard say they’re going to focus on smaller standalone events instead.
20:14 pmUTCPeople Can Fly, the Polish studio behind shooters such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm and Outriders, havecancelled devleopment on a co-op action RPG. The game was being self-published, after initial publishing partner Take-Two dropped out in 2022. People Can Fly have two other projects for Microsoft and Square Enix still in-development.
People Can Fly, the Polish studio behind shooters such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm and Outriders, havecancelled devleopment on a co-op action RPG. The game was being self-published, after initial publishing partner Take-Two dropped out in 2022. People Can Fly have two other projects for Microsoft and Square Enix still in-development.
People Can Fly, the Polish studio behind shooters such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm and Outriders, havecancelled devleopment on a co-op action RPG. The game was being self-published, after initial publishing partner Take-Two dropped out in 2022. People Can Fly have two other projects for Microsoft and Square Enix still in-development.
20:14 pmUTCKorean MMOArcheAge is closing down its servers in Europe and North Americaafter ten years. ArcheAge 2 is currently in development.
Korean MMOArcheAge is closing down its servers in Europe and North Americaafter ten years. ArcheAge 2 is currently in development.
Korean MMOArcheAge is closing down its servers in Europe and North Americaafter ten years. ArcheAge 2 is currently in development.
20:15 pmUTCCosy survival hamletbuilderDiluvian Winds has released from Early Access. It’s about building a home for anthropomorphic animals around the foot of a lighthouse and attempting to survive periodic tsunamis. Cute.
Cosy survival hamletbuilderDiluvian Winds has released from Early Access. It’s about building a home for anthropomorphic animals around the foot of a lighthouse and attempting to survive periodic tsunamis. Cute.
Cosy survival hamletbuilderDiluvian Winds has released from Early Access. It’s about building a home for anthropomorphic animals around the foot of a lighthouse and attempting to survive periodic tsunamis. Cute.
20:16 pmUTCWonderful third-person climb ‘em upJusant is now available via GOG.
Wonderful third-person climb ‘em upJusant is now available via GOG.
Wonderful third-person climb ‘em upJusant is now available via GOG.
20:19 pmUTCTopSpin 2k25, the first in the tennis series in over ten years, is currently outvia Steamfor those who purchase its £90 Deluxe Edition. It’ll be out for those who buy its meagre £50 edition at midnight PST tonight. It’s the latest in 2K Games’ broader franchise of sports-derived microtransaction-delivery platforms.
TopSpin 2k25, the first in the tennis series in over ten years, is currently outvia Steamfor those who purchase its £90 Deluxe Edition. It’ll be out for those who buy its meagre £50 edition at midnight PST tonight. It’s the latest in 2K Games’ broader franchise of sports-derived microtransaction-delivery platforms.
TopSpin 2k25, the first in the tennis series in over ten years, is currently outvia Steamfor those who purchase its £90 Deluxe Edition. It’ll be out for those who buy its meagre £50 edition at midnight PST tonight. It’s the latest in 2K Games’ broader franchise of sports-derived microtransaction-delivery platforms.
07:58 amUTCFRIDAY EMBRUEDOnce again in this harsh world we must draw our breath in pain to FEED THE MAW.
FRIDAY EMBRUEDOnce again in this harsh world we must draw our breath in pain to FEED THE MAW.
FRIDAY EMBRUED
08:00 amUTCFallout 4’s much-anticipated big update is out - here arethe full patchnotes.
Fallout 4’s much-anticipated big update is out - here arethe full patchnotes.
Fallout 4’s much-anticipated big update is out - here arethe full patchnotes.
08:02 amUTCEscape From Tarkov recently announced a $250 ‘Unheard Edition’, which some players are calling pay to win, viaIGN. In response, some players areeven considering a lawsuit.
Escape From Tarkov recently announced a $250 ‘Unheard Edition’, which some players are calling pay to win, viaIGN. In response, some players areeven considering a lawsuit.
Karma: The Dark World | Down the Rabbit Hole TrailerWatch on YouTube
Karma: The Dark World | Down the Rabbit Hole Trailer
08:07 amUTCcpt_freakout says:Light management game Diluvian Winds also came out today, in case anyone’s interested.This doeslook nice. It’s got a lighthouse in it and everything.
cpt_freakout says:Light management game Diluvian Winds also came out today, in case anyone’s interested.This doeslook nice. It’s got a lighthouse in it and everything.
This doeslook nice. It’s got a lighthouse in it and everything.
08:11 amUTCLollipop Chainsaw RePOP is getting revealed SOON™,says Yoshimi Yasuda. That’s the one what James Gunn worked on with Grasshopper. Also, the Mindless Self Indulgence guy did some music for it. What a crew!
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is getting revealed SOON™,says Yoshimi Yasuda. That’s the one what James Gunn worked on with Grasshopper. Also, the Mindless Self Indulgence guy did some music for it. What a crew!
08:12 amUTCA new Counter-Strike 2 updatewhich adds the option to put the gun in your character’s left hand, amongst other things.
A new Counter-Strike 2 updatewhich adds the option to put the gun in your character’s left hand, amongst other things.
A new Counter-Strike 2 updatewhich adds the option to put the gun in your character’s left hand, amongst other things.
08:27 amUTCThe FCC have voted to restore net neutrality rules, reversing a 2018 ruling, via cheery RPS fanzinePC Gamer. Nice going, Fans of Carmageddon Club!
The FCC have voted to restore net neutrality rules, reversing a 2018 ruling, via cheery RPS fanzinePC Gamer. Nice going, Fans of Carmageddon Club!
14:18 pmUTCManor Lords is now available to buy on Steam, and unsurprisingly, it’s popular. So popular, in fact, that some buyers are having trouble even purchasing it.
Manor Lords is now available to buy on Steam, and unsurprisingly, it’s popular. So popular, in fact, that some buyers are having trouble even purchasing it.
14:58 pmUTCFeast your faces on thisnew trailerfor Fallout Miami, a huge and ambitious Fallout mod (I seem to be writing that a lot that days, modders are truly the best of of us). Cheers for thespot, PCGN!
Feast your faces on thisnew trailerfor Fallout Miami, a huge and ambitious Fallout mod (I seem to be writing that a lot that days, modders are truly the best of of us). Cheers for thespot, PCGN!
15:19 pmUTCFamed Viewtiful Joe creator Shinji Mikami (think he worked on some zombie games too), apparently wanted to leave Tango Gameworks 8 years before he actually did. If you missed it, Mikami left the Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Hi-Fi Rush studio last year.“I think a lot of people were under the impression that I was the representative,” said Mikami,via IGN, “but I was very close to a rank-and-file employee. I had ‘producer’ attached to my name, but I wasn’t an executive or anything of the sort.” Mikami started a new studio earlier this year.
Famed Viewtiful Joe creator Shinji Mikami (think he worked on some zombie games too), apparently wanted to leave Tango Gameworks 8 years before he actually did. If you missed it, Mikami left the Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Hi-Fi Rush studio last year.“I think a lot of people were under the impression that I was the representative,” said Mikami,via IGN, “but I was very close to a rank-and-file employee. I had ‘producer’ attached to my name, but I wasn’t an executive or anything of the sort.” Mikami started a new studio earlier this year.
Famed Viewtiful Joe creator Shinji Mikami (think he worked on some zombie games too), apparently wanted to leave Tango Gameworks 8 years before he actually did. If you missed it, Mikami left the Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Hi-Fi Rush studio last year.
“I think a lot of people were under the impression that I was the representative,” said Mikami,via IGN, “but I was very close to a rank-and-file employee. I had ‘producer’ attached to my name, but I wasn’t an executive or anything of the sort.” Mikami started a new studio earlier this year.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Серце Чорнобиля — Трейлер «Це не рай»Watch on YouTube
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Серце Чорнобиля — Трейлер «Це не рай»
MAJOR ORDER: Helldivers, it’s time to choose between liberating Choohe or Penta. Depending on your choice, you will receive either the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines or the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher.(And you’ll save the citizens. Don’t forget the citizens.)pic.twitter.com/YXSlgTiRuv— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2)April 26, 2024
MAJOR ORDER: Helldivers, it’s time to choose between liberating Choohe or Penta. Depending on your choice, you will receive either the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines or the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher.(And you’ll save the citizens. Don’t forget the citizens.)pic.twitter.com/YXSlgTiRuv
17:22 pmUTCThe Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection - bundling five Phoenix Wright games - is about to disappear from Steam,so grab it while you can(and cheap, for the next week).
The Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection - bundling five Phoenix Wright games - is about to disappear from Steam,so grab it while you can(and cheap, for the next week).
The Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection - bundling five Phoenix Wright games - is about to disappear from Steam,so grab it while you can(and cheap, for the next week).
17:55 pmUTCA month after the Alone in the Dark reboot’s release - following multiplae delays out of 2023 - itlooks like developers Pieces Interactive are suffering layoffs.
A month after the Alone in the Dark reboot’s release - following multiplae delays out of 2023 - itlooks like developers Pieces Interactive are suffering layoffs.
A month after the Alone in the Dark reboot’s release - following multiplae delays out of 2023 - itlooks like developers Pieces Interactive are suffering layoffs.
21:59 pmUTCEscape From Tarkov’s developers havedoubled down in their belief that their new game mode is not DLC, but say that paying players will get access to it whenever the game is finished.
Escape From Tarkov’s developers havedoubled down in their belief that their new game mode is not DLC, but say that paying players will get access to it whenever the game is finished.
Escape From Tarkov’s developers havedoubled down in their belief that their new game mode is not DLC, but say that paying players will get access to it whenever the game is finished.
22:00 pmUTCAbanned WWE 2k24 modder has been reinstated following player backlash. WhatsTheStatus' mods will seemingly return soon, minus certain creations that impacted the stability and performance of the wrestling game.
Abanned WWE 2k24 modder has been reinstated following player backlash. WhatsTheStatus' mods will seemingly return soon, minus certain creations that impacted the stability and performance of the wrestling game.
Abanned WWE 2k24 modder has been reinstated following player backlash. WhatsTheStatus' mods will seemingly return soon, minus certain creations that impacted the stability and performance of the wrestling game.
22:01 pmUTCRusty’s Retirement isan idle-farming simulator designed to sit at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. It launched on Steam this week. It’s like the Petz of crop gathering?
Rusty’s Retirement isan idle-farming simulator designed to sit at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. It launched on Steam this week. It’s like the Petz of crop gathering?
Rusty’s Retirement isan idle-farming simulator designed to sit at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. It launched on Steam this week. It’s like the Petz of crop gathering?
22:07 pmUTCEarly access citybuilderManor Lordshas seemingly had a successful launch, sitting at number one in Steam’s top sellers chart. It reached a peak of170,000 concurrent players today. If you’re tempted, read ourManor Lords reviewfirst.
Early access citybuilderManor Lordshas seemingly had a successful launch, sitting at number one in Steam’s top sellers chart. It reached a peak of170,000 concurrent players today. If you’re tempted, read ourManor Lords reviewfirst.
Early access citybuilderManor Lordshas seemingly had a successful launch, sitting at number one in Steam’s top sellers chart. It reached a peak of170,000 concurrent players today. If you’re tempted, read ourManor Lords reviewfirst.
22:09 pmUTCStardew Valley’s 1.6.6 patch is out now. Thefull patch notesdetail several tweaks and fixes.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6.6 patch is out now. Thefull patch notesdetail several tweaks and fixes.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6.6 patch is out now. Thefull patch notesdetail several tweaks and fixes.
