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November 20, 2025

Forget Half-Life 3, the talking rat in Fatekeeper’s latest trailer is the best thing you’ll see this week

Fatekeeper is a grimdark first-person slasher game developed by Paraglacial using Unreal Engine 5, inspired primarily by Hexen rather than Dark Messiah. The game features a talking rat companion that offers cryptic advice and has gained popularity among players. It emphasizes character progression, tactical choices, and exploration, allowing players to evolve their characters into various archetypes. The combat is designed to be challenging yet not overly punishing, with hints of a Soulslike experience. Fatekeeper is set to be released as an early access title in 2026.

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October 31, 2025

Apex Legends Season 27 is unleashing one of the wildest care package weapons ever, and I’m so here for it

The CAR SMG will debut in the care package in Apex Legends Season 27, replacing the Triple Take, which will revert to floor loot. The CAR will feature Disruptor rounds, allowing players to toggle between Disruptors and Hammer Points. Additionally, the Double Tap hop-up will be introduced for the Alternator, increasing its fire rate and damage output, enabling both barrels to fire simultaneously. Season 27 is set to launch on November 4.

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October 27, 2025

Psychopomp is one of the best games you can get for under $10 on Steam, and its newly-revealed sequel looks even better

Fading Club has released the first trailer for Psychopomp 2, a sequel to the horror dungeon crawler Psychopomp, which was launched a year after the Gold version of the original game. The sequel features a new character, a besuited anime boy, and shifts to a third-person perspective, allowing for more movement freedom. It retains claustrophobic dungeons while introducing larger environments and a serene settlement. The visual style includes anime-inspired characters and vaporwave aesthetics. A release date has not been announced, but players can wishlist the game on Steam, and a free demo of the original is available.

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October 26, 2025

This addictive new roguelike is the D&D and Balatro crossover I’ve always dreamed of, and you can play it now

Slots and Daggers is a game that combines elements of slot machines and roguelike card games, set in a fantasy-themed environment. Players start with three basic actions: Coin, Shield, and Sword, which are activated by stopping a spinning slot machine, introducing an element of chance. Players can enhance their actions with earned coins, unlock new abilities, and acquire additional slots. The game features pixel art monsters and a fantasy-themed slot machine, with immersive sound design. It has an estimated runtime of eight to ten hours and is available on Steam for .99 / £4.68.

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October 25, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has a helmet that makes it look like an arcade game, including an ‘insert coins to continue’ option

The Outer Worlds 2 features a variety of unconventional gear, including a gun that fires corrosive tumors for health restoration, a hammer with a slot machine that dispenses jackpots, and a cowboy hat that provides a 99% damage boost if the wearer avoids shooting for six seconds. The A New Point of View Mk 2 helmet, which transforms the game’s visual style into a pixelated aesthetic, can be acquired by completing the Paradise Island quest and then collecting 25 Tossball/Pitchball cards from Fionna F. Walker at The 2nd Choice saloon. The helmet costs 6,300 bits and offers a revival option for 2,000 bits, granting temporary 50% damage resistance.

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October 25, 2025

Vermintide’s developers only realized they were wading into a cursed subgenre after they started making a first-person melee game: ‘I was so scared’

Fatshark faced challenges in developing engaging first-person melee combat for their game Vermintide, focusing intensely on melee mechanics such as hit effects, staggers, and animations. Chief creative officer Anders De Geer noted their deep immersion in discussions about combat, while CEO Martin Wahlund experienced doubts about pursuing melee combat due to concerns over financial viability. Despite these challenges, the team committed to their vision of close-quarters combat, inspired by cinematic elements from the Lord of the Rings. Their meticulous attention to weapon design and character experiences contributed to the game's success.

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October 24, 2025

The first Hades 2 patch gives us exactly what we wanted: a new ending

Many players have spent significant time on Hades 2 during its early access and post-launch phases but have not yet discovered the true ending. Supergiant Games has released a substantial post-launch patch that addresses community feedback, particularly regarding the true ending, which players have described as “unsatisfying” and “rushed.” The patch introduces new events before and after the conclusion, along with additional artwork, portraits, and voice lines. Players will need to achieve more Underworld clears to access the true ending, which has been revised to provide a more gratifying finale. The patch also includes balance tweaks, with eleven boons and blessings buffed and one nerfed. Patch 1 is currently available for preview in beta, with no announced full release date for the complete patch.

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October 19, 2025

Minecraft is now a fully fledged, dungeon-crawling fantasy RPG, thanks to Soulsteel

Soulsteel is a newly launched Minecraft server created by Noxcrew that combines RPG elements with the Minecraft experience. Players start their journey in the town of Port Fortuna, engaging with NPCs and embarking on quests. The main focus of the game is dungeon exploration, featuring timed challenges that include battling foes, navigating traps, and solving puzzles for loot. Players can customize their play style with a variety of armor and weapons, and can establish campsites to enhance their equipment. The world map is expansive, with plans for future updates that will introduce new regions, dungeons, weapons, armor sets, characters, enemies, and cosmetics. Soulsteel is available for Minecraft Bedrock Edition through the server browser tab.

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September 28, 2025

Watch FF14’s Yoshi-P beat the Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld fight as he confirms when patch 7.35 will launch

At the Tokyo Games Show, Naoki Yoshida and Toshio Murouchi announced details of FF14 patch 7.35, launching on October 7. This patch is the final chapter before the next expansion and introduces a crossover with Monster Hunter, featuring the Guardian Arkveld. Players must reach level 100 and complete the 7.0 Dawntrail MSQ with an average item level of 725 for the trial, which can be attempted in groups of eight or custom parties. The patch includes the new Pilgrim's Traverse deep dungeon, Yok Huy allied society quotes, and the continuation of Hildibrand Adventures. New rewards include gender-neutral armor designs, unique mounts, and various customization options. The Arkveld battle showcased new mechanics, and players can carve Arkveld for additional rewards. Three outfits inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics will be available on September 30, coinciding with the launch of The Ivalice Chronicles.

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September 19, 2025

Square Enix shows off the FF14 Monster Hunter Wilds crossover rewards, but I’m quietly hoping for more

A special site for Final Fantasy 14 has revealed details about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event, launching in early October. The collaboration will introduce Guardian Arkveld in FF14 and Omega Planetes in Monster Hunter Wilds. Players can expect new gear, mounts, minions, and housing items. The event will feature a quest where players hunt Guardian Arkveld with a Felyne client and Seikret steed. The base encounter, 'The Windward Wilds,' requires a 725 item level, while the extreme version requires 740. Rewards include the Hope armor set and weapons inspired by Guardian Arkveld. A Seikret mount and new minions, including a baby Seikret and a Vigorwasp, will also be available. Housing items inspired by Monster Hunter Wilds will be introduced. The crossover requires players to be active subscribers who have completed the 7.0 Dawntrail MSQ with a level 100 character. The collaboration will be a permanent addition to the game.