Games have steadily become larger and larger as the generations go on. Thanks to the most advanced console and PC technology, developers are able to craft massive worlds and stories that would have been impossible in the past. While many of us enjoy sinking our teeth into a meaty 100-hour-long game from time to time, eventually fatigue will set in. That’s where games on the other end of the spectrum come in. These games aren’t afraid to tell a tight, compact story, or to explore a single gameplay concept, and then call it a day without stretching things out. They are no less impactful or memorable than their massive counterparts, and may even be superior in some player’s eyes. Here are a few of the best games you can beat in a single day to cleanse your palate with some more experimental titles.
R. Talsorian Games announces a Cyberpunk Edgerunners-themed TTPRG starter kit
07.05.2024 - 22:51 / polygon.com / Mike Pondsmith
It’s been almost two years since Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime miniseries set in the universe of Mike Pondsmith’s sci-fi tabletop RPG franchise, premiered on Netflix and hacked its way into the hearts of fans worldwide. If you’re still bummed there’s still no plans for a second season, cheer up: R. Talsorian Games, the publisher behind the Cyberpunk TTRPG, announced a new box set for the game inspired by both the anime on Tuesday.
Created in conjunction with CD Projekt Red, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit is a starter kit for the tabletop game intended as a love letter to fans of both the anime and Cyberpunk 2077, featuring all new maps of Night City, standees featuring new maps, standees, and Cyberpunk Edgerunners-themed dice.
Comprised of three books totalling at 120 pages, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit includes instructions on how to play for first-time players, a timeline of the Cyberpunk universe leading up to the events of Cyberpunk 2077, as well as new lore and official backgrounds for David Martinez, Lucy Kushinada, and the rest of the protagonists of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. As if that weren’t enough, the kit also features seven new pregenerated characters for players to choose from with artwork designed by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners director Hiroyuki Imaishi.
R. Talsorian Games announced that the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit will cost $35 USD when it’s released in mid-to-late June.
LEGO Horizon Adventures in Development, Will be Announced Soon – Rumour
From a new mainline single-player instalment and a co-op multiplayer game to an alleged remaster of the first game and even an MMO, reports have indicated that Guerrilla and Sony’s Horizon franchise has plenty of irons in the first, and now, another upcoming, as-of-yet unannounced title seems to have emerged through leaks.
Star Wars-Themed Total War Game Reportedly In Development
A Total War game based on Star Wars is reportedly in development. Creative Assembly is said to be working on the Star Wars game alongside two other Total War titles, although it's not said which one of these will launch first.
2K Games Revealing New Title in One of its “Biggest and Most Beloved Franchises” at Summer Game Fest
The Summer Game Fest showcase returns this June, and it’s already looking to offer some big reveals. On the event’s official Twitter, it’s teased that 2K Games will reveal the “next iteration” in one of its “biggest and most beloved franchises.”
OneShot developer Future Cat Games announces Margin of the Strange for PC – gardening-themed mystery exploration game
OneShot developer Future Cat Games has announced Margin of the Strange, a gardening-themed mystery exploration game about the world of dreams. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date has yet to be announced. A Kickstarter campaign will launch on May 21.
Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games lays off 30 more workers despite "best year" on record for revenue
Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games has announced that it has laid off 30 employees, months after cutting 10% of its workforce.
CI Games Lays off Almost 30 Employees Shortly After Its Recent Wave of Layoffs
CI Games of Lords of the Fallen fame has announced that it would laying off around 30 employees as a part of its restructuring process as reported by Gamesindustry.biz. This news comes shortly after CI Games laid off 10% of its workforce in January, and the developer states that this would be the final round of layoffs.
Around 30 people laid off in CI Games' final round of job cuts
CI Games is implementing one last round of layoffs as part of the restructuring it began in January.
New Jurassic World Game Announced, Release Date Window Set
Frontier Developments has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences to develop a new game. The game may have been given the go-ahead thanks to the upcoming Jurassic World movie due for release in theaters in 2025, although the game could be released later.
Goonya Monster spin-off games announced for PC – Toad’s Soul Hopper, Pirarucu’s Money Rush, Snail’s Knock Out, and Octo’s Balloon Challenge
MUTAN has announced four Goonya Monster spin-off games: hopping action game Toad’s Soul Hopper, runner game Pirarucu’s Money Rush, shooting game Snail’s Knock Out, and balance physics puzzle game Octo’s Balloon Challenge. All four titles are planned for release in Early Access for PC via Steam. Release dates were not announced.
Bethesda Softworks to close Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Studios
Bethesda Softworks will close Redfall developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi RUSH and The Evil Within developer Tango Gameworks, as well as Alpha Dog Games and Roundhouse Studios, according to a companywide email sent out by Microsoft Gaming president of game content and studios Matt Booty this morning.
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Too Kyo Games have announced Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 18.