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Physics-based sumo wrestling game Nyaaaanvy will leave Early Access and launch for Switch and PC via Steam on February 22, publisher Phoenixx and developer Team DigitalMind announced.

Let’s rewind the clocks back a year, okay? 2023 was a hyped year for gaming because we KNEW there would be big titles released within it across multiple consoles and PCs. Whether it was going through a “modified” version of Hyrule, going to a field of stars, or cutting up zombies as a next-gen version of Leon S. Kennedy, gamers would have plenty to do. However, despite being in Early Access for years, Baldur’s Gate 3 became the title that everyone was talking about almost out of nowhere. It was the game that had gamers wanting more and having them do all sorts of playthroughs just to try and do things differently.

Just seven months before Palworld took over the world by so many metrics, a member of the Pocketpair team reckoned 50,000 players would be the most the survival hit would ever achieve.

There are now fewer people playing Palworld than there were at the height of the game's popularity, and one of the devs behind the unlikely survival game hit says that's perfectly fine.

Sons Of The Forest's 1.0 release date draws nearer. Players who prefer their cannibal islands as polished as possible can begin their visit on February 22nd, and there's now a release date trailer that shows exactly what kind of human monstrosities you can expect.

Sons of the Forest will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on February 22, developer Endnight Games announced.

Gord developer Covenant.dev has announced To the Star, a cooperative survival adventure game set in a fantasy realm for up to four players. It will launch first in Early Access for PC via Steam, where it will remain for approximately one year as the game is refined, polished, and balanced. It will support English, Polish, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, and Russian language options.

A sequel to spooky crafting sim Subnautica has surfaced unexpectedly and looks set to begin preparatory test dives in the future. That's according to a recent earnings report from publisher Krafton, which developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment later clarified.

Recently, successful survival-crafting releases like Palworld and Enshrouded have turned early 2024 into a competitive market for the genre. Inflexion Games has been crafting their take on the genre, Nightingale, for over five years now.

One Palworld player has fully cranked up their ingenuity by creating a massive city, and they didn't even need to use a single mod to make a virtual urban base.

A Palworld player has put together a list of features and content spotted in some of its early trailers that aren't in the game yet. Palworld is an early access game, which means that it's still missing a lot of its features. New Palworld updates will be released over time that add new content to the game, eventually bringing it to its 1.0 release.

Turbo Golf Racing will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in Q2 2024, publisher Secret Mode and developer Hugecalf Studios announced. The PlayStation 5 version is newly announced.

A Palworld player has discovered yet another ridiculous bug in the game, one that leaves their character walking funny seemingly without end. Palworld fans have been running into bugs as they play the game, but so far, most of them have been harmless and amusing rather than gamebreaking.

Hades 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to IGN’s 2020 Game of the Year. Supergiant Games set a new standard for roguelikes with stylish design, dynamic combat, and reactive writing that embraced the looping nature of the genre and propelled a compelling escape-from-hell plot.

Subnautica publisher Krafton released a new earnings report earlier this week, causing a little bit of confusion among fans. While it originally seemed like Krafton would be making Subnautica 2 a live-service title, an update was quickly issued to explain that it simply meant the game will be continually supported, rather than feature any live service trappings such as battle passes or microtransactions.

Lethal Company fans have been warned against trying the game's mysterious mobile version as, according to a community moderator, it was made without developer Zeekerss knowledge or permission and could well be "a scam of some sort."

A financial report from Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton said the underwater survival sequel would adopt a "game-as-a-service model". Cue much gnashing of teeth and rending of shirts, so much so that developers Unknown Worlds have clarified what that means. "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription."

One Baldur's Gate 3 player has answered the question we've all had since the RPG's breakout launch: yes, you can beat the game as a squad of four very cute cats. Just don't expect to do it without busting the game using strats straight out of the speedrunning scene.

Ubisoft may have narrowed down the timeframe for when they will release XDefiant.

These days games suffering last-minute delays has become routine, but don’t worry – while the release date for Nightingale is changing, it’s not a delay. Today the Inflexion Games, the new Edmonton-based studio founded by former BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn, announced that Nightingale will actually be coming out two days earlier than expected. Wisely, this change has been made to ensure the co-op survival game will be running smoothly by the weekend, which is likely when most people will be jumping in.

Sony is planning to make the PlayStation 6 the most powerful console of its generation and, as such, is not afraid to take as much time as needed to achieve this goal.

Against The Storm is a peach; a fantasy citybuilder that was excellent in Early Access, a Bestest Best when it hit 1.0, and which has been tweaked and improved through post-release patches.

Although Nintendo has yet to officially announce its next platform, known SEGA/Atlus leaker Midori has claimed that the upcoming new SEGA games are all coming to the new Switch 2.

Developer Rocksteady Studios has taken its new live-service multiplayer shooter set in the Batman: Arkham universe, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leauge, offline after Early Access players hit a «story completion» bug. While the standard edition of the game doesn't hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC until this Friday, February 2, players who purchase the more expensive Deluxe Edition, which costs $99.99 compared to the Standard Edition's $69.99 price tag, can jump in three days early. 

Even though is an expansive, fun game, it's still in Early Access, and as with any EA game, it comes with its own glitches and bugs. Luckily, most of the bugs in the game aren't too game-breaking, with some, like the Pal Sphere glitch, feeling more like an awesome feature rather than something that needs to be patched. That said, the developers of the game, Pocketpair, are hard at work patching and updating both the Xbox and PC versions of the games, and some of these glitches may not even exist within a few days.

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has shared their cursed creation, which turns all the main characters from the game into actor Nicolas Cage, with some terrifying results. Baldur's Gate 3 remains immensely popular following its August release, and fans have wasted no time sharing their interesting creations based on the game.

Nexon's medieval fantasy brawler Warhaven is shutting down on April 5, 2024, just six months after it launched on Steam in Early Access.

Open-world survival crafting adventure game Omega Crafter will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 28, developer Preferred Netwroks announced. A limited-time public demo will be available from today until February 13.

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, the definitive edition of the open-world game by Guerrilla, is launching in around two months on PC, complete with a wide array of PC-exclusive features.

Skateboarding roguelite action game Helskate will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on February 15, developer Phantom Coast announced.

Graven has been in the works for what feels like a very long time, this dark medieval fantasy immersive sim turning heads when it originally released in Early Access back in 2021. While the game has grown on its path to a full release, it brings me no pleasure to report that it still feels like a lot of work is needed to make this even close to the experience that is promised to be.

A demo for dungeon exploration and bakery management RPG Aeruta is now available for PC via Steam, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer FromDawn announced.

For some time now, fans of survival games have had their eye on Enshrouded, the new game from the makers of Portal Knights that’s a little bit Zelda, and more than a little bit Valheim. Well, following a Steam Next Fest demo, Enshrouded has officially launched via Steam Early Access. You can check out an Early Access launch trailer, below.

Keen Games’ Enshrouded is out now on PC via Steam Early Access. The survival crafting title features base-building and action RPG mechanics as players explore the world of Embervale and attempt to push back against the terrifying Shroud. Check out the release trailer below.

Palworld may have just come out recently, but its popularity is growing daily as the open-world survival game's US daily players briefly surpassed Fortnite on Xbox.

Roots Of Yggdrasil - an inkwashed, roguelikey, card-playing, turn-based citybuilder, inspired by Norse myth - shot to the top of my wishlist after I read Katharine's preview last week. And look, here it is in Early Access. Roots isn't one of your traditional, SimCity-derived town sims in which you steadily colonise a single map (at least, until you lose patience with your glittering urban creation and press the Godzilla or Hurricane button). As per the roguelike element, it's a game about being on the run.

Nexus Mods will not host Pokemon mods for Palworld out of a fear of legal action from Nintendo.

Palworld is getting PvP, raid bosses, and new islands in future updates, developer Pocketpair has said.

Palworld’s explosive launch shows no sign of slowing down, with the ‘Pokémon with guns’ crafting and survival game selling another million copies in a day.

Palworld is now available in Early Access on Steam and in Game Preview mode on Xbox. The “Pokémon-with-guns” game is also playable on Valve’s Steam Deck, where I’ve been playing since Palworld launched.

To craft the best gear in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, you’ll need rare materials called Geodes and Crystals. Geodes become easier to find in the very late portions of the story, but Crystals are always hard-to-find. If you’re looking for an easier and earlier way to get Fragments, Geodes, or Crystals — there’s a hidden vendor you need to check out. Here’s what you need to know about crafting late-game weapons and getting infinite crafting materials.

became an overnight success as soon as it hit Early Access on PC and Xbox, breaking records and smashing expectations as players wanted to see what the so-called " with guns" game was all about. While the open-world survival game does share some similar characteristics to, it was quickly discovered to be much more than that. The addictive little title is now a hot topic in the gaming community despite still being limited to the Xbox for console players.

Pocket Pair's megahit survival title Palworld has overtaken Counter-Strike 2 as the game on Steam with the second-most concurrent players of all time. Palworld quickly became one of the most successful Steam games ever upon its release, and the hype isn't going anywhere as it continues to smash record upon record.

Game developers aren't buying that several Pokemon and Palworld creatures look alike by mere coincidence. 

If you’ve stepped into the gaming world for even a yoctosecond these past few days, you’ll have heard of Palworld. Maybe it’s a bit cliché to say it’s taking the industry by storm, but the data shows just how massive it’s been in such a short span of time.

If you feel recent roguelite games have been missing that platform fighter touch, Spiritfall is here to answer the call. Developer Gentle Giant’s action game takes notes from Super Smash Bros., Brawlhalla, and similarly hectic platform fighter fare, and it’s set to launch in full on February 28, 2024.

In , there are a lot of choices to make early on, and for beginners, this might be intimidating and a little confusing as to what to do first or what might be most important. However, several tips and tricks will make the opening hours of much more enjoyable.

It was inevitable, but someone has already modded Pokemon’s pocket pals into the new creature catcher on the block, Palworld. 

Blobfish will release roguelike action shooter Brotato for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on January 30, the developer announced. As previously announced, the Xbox versions will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. Red Art Games will also release a physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5.

Spiritfall, a fast-paced roguelite action game with combat inspired by platform fighters, will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on February 28, developer Gentle Giant announced.

The Day Before is now dead, its servers closed to players from today, January 22.

Survival game Palworld has had a sensational launch at the weekend, and has sold over four million units in just three days.

is deeply narrative-driven, and near-constant dialogue throughout the game results in very fleshed out characters. From old favorites like Joel, to new leads like Abby, has a knack for delivering compelling quotes. The story's stakes are high and the game's characters are incredibly complex. With such a dire post-pandemic world and a cinematic flair, it's unsurprising that is filled with memorable lines.

Total sales for open-world survival crafting game Palworld have surpassed two million units 24 hours after its Early Access launch, developer Pocket Pair announced.

Last Epoch is gunning for the action-RPG crown long held by Diablo (and recently contested by the likes of Path of Exile and Grim Dawn). With the power of time travel - and a flash-looking launch trailer - on its side, the indie hopeful certainly looks set to put up a decent fight when it exits Early Access in just over a month.

It is frustrating to have a black screen in Palworld while you’re trying to play it. Hopefully, these tips below can help you launch the game properly.

It’s been another frigid week here in the UK, so we’ve naturally taken the opportunity to stay inside as much as possible and play some video games. And since it’s the middle of January, that’s also meant playing games from before 2024… with a few notable exceptions.

Palworld was obviously destined for success the moment a million games journalists and Twitter users wrote “Pokémon with machine guns”. (Acceptable alternate nicknames include “Eevees with uzis” and “Abras who’ll stab-ya”.) Having finally launched into Early Access on Steam and Game Pass this week, that prophecy has rung true as the monster-catching survival game has caught (ha, ha) so many players that its servers are struggling to handle the load.

Total sales for open-world survival crafting game Palworld have surpassed one million copies just eight hours after its Early Access launch today, developer Pocket Pair announced.

I keep hitting refresh on the SteamDB page of Palworld. Each time I do, the numbers keep shooting up. Despite the fact that Pocketpick’s new game has only come out today – in Early Access as well – the numbers suggest it’s going to be a big hit.

Visions of Mana, the new entry in Square Enix's Mana series, is launching sometime this Summer, as confirmed by a Gameplay Overview video.

Arc System Works will release ProjectMoon-developed “library battle simulation” game Library of Ruina for PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 25 in Japan and Asia, and this spring worldwide for $39.99, the publisher announced. In Japan, it will be available both physically and digitally for 4,950 yen

Life simulation game Immortal Life has left Early Access and is now available for PC via Steam in version 1.0, publisher 2P Games and developer YiFang Studio announced. Console versions are planned for release at a later date.

The Tribe Must Survive, a "tribe-builder" with a survival roguelike twist, is the first management sim of its kind to really pique my curiosity in, well, I can't remember how long it's been, and it's launching into Steam Early Access on February 22. 

Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Randwerk will release physics-based destruction building game ABRISS: build to destroy for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 7 for $19.99, the companies announced. Digital pre-orders are available now.

Prison Architect 2 launches on March 26, 2024 on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5 priced $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99, publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Double Eleven have announced.

Certainly, there is a glut of Early Access shooters on the market right now, but some of them genuinely are trying to innovate. Contain, for one, is due to release in beta form on January 16, and it is trying to combine Control, SCP (Secure, Contain, Protect), and Ready or Not into one.

Early last year, Square Enix announced Foamstars, a new PlayStation-exclusive lighthearted multiplayer shooter with more than a little Splatoon DNA in it. In the time since then, Square Enix has held an open beta, but hasn’t announced when the full game will release. Well, we can now report Foamstars will be launching in early February, and it will be available as a PS Plus Essential game from Day 1.

Baldur's Gate 3 has released Hotfix 17 across all platforms, an update that fixes performance issues on the PS5, compresses save game file size, and improves on some of the game's narrative flow. As the best-selling game on Steam in 2023 and the recipient of many accolades – including Game of the Year 2023 at The Game Awards – it's safe to say that Larian built a worthy sequel to Baldur's Gate 2. Though the developers openly admitted that Baldur's Gate 3 greatly benefited from its three-year Early Access period, the level of detail and care that went into the game is still impressive.

has many different layers to its combat and exploration that can be difficult for beginners to wrap their heads around without knowing some important tricks first. You play as Sargon, the youngest member of an elite group called the Immortals who defend Persia. The challenges and time-warping effects of The Citadel, where your journey takes place, will test every ability you have at your disposal.

Remember Ubisoft's Project U? The renowned game developer and publisher first confirmed this project back in September 2022, opening Closed Beta registrations right away and sharing preliminary PC system requirements.

Here’s a great opportunity to catch up on — or revisit — two of the best role-playing games of the early 2000s. Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, are coming to the Game Boy Advance collection on Nintendo Switch Online (with the Expansion Pack tier) next week, on Jan. 17.

One WWE fan won a special holiday giveaway from the pro wrestling behemoth a decade ago, and is still trying to claim it today because the company never sent it. As WWE is now worth billions of dollars thanks to its merger with the UFC, the wrestling company is typically quite generous with giveaways and promos involving merchandise, which is why this failure to follow through seems uncharacteristic.

2.5D horror RPG Withering Rooms will launch for unspecified consoles alongside its previously announced PC release, publisher Perp Games and developer Moonless Formless announced.

Side-scrolling roguelike action game Oblivion Override will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on January 25 for $17.99, publisher Paleo and developer Humble Mill announced.

Nexon’s medieval fantasy brawler Warhaven has added a brand new map, The Hangar, along with new game events in the Early Access title’s Pre-Season 2.

Early benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake iGPUs featuring the Alchemist+ "Xe-LPG+" and Battlemage "Xe2" GPU architectures have leaked out.

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The odd mashup of Pokémon-like monsters, crafting, and machineguns, has made each new trailer for Palworld a delight over the past couple of years. Now it's taking the bold step of moving beyond meme by becoming a playable video game, when it launches on January 19th.

Open-world survival crafting game Palworld will launch in Early Access for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 19 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET / 17:00 JST, developer Pocket Pair announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Korean language options.