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August 13, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard – Official Re-Launch Trailer

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard has been released on Steam, allowing players to explore the realm of Eberron through a combination of real-time strategy and role-playing elements. Players direct troops and manage hero-led parties in both surface and underground environments, where experiences and items gained enhance their abilities. The game involves strategic command of diverse armies to control the Heart of Siberys, an artifact that can unleash powerful forces. Players must navigate alliances and consequences as they pursue this objective.

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August 11, 2025

4 PC-exclusive classics that deserve a modern remake

Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines (2004) is a flawed masterpiece that struggled with bugs and unfinished elements at release but features sharp writing and memorable characters. A modern remake could refine its dialogue and enhance gameplay. The first Witcher game, while adhering to the source material and featuring strong character development, suffers from clunky mechanics and performance issues. Rumors suggest a remake is in the works to update controls and accessibility. Half-Life 2 (2004) set a new standard for first-person shooters but has aged, particularly in visual fidelity. A modern remake could enhance graphics and AI, and address unresolved plot points. Thief: The Dark Project (1998) introduced stealth mechanics focused on subtlety and patience. A modern remake could improve its mechanics with advanced AI and ray-traced lighting, redefining the stealth genre.

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August 11, 2025

id Software co-founder John Romero was apparently one week removed from co-founding a completely different icon of PC gaming, but he’d already made plans

John Romero revealed on Nightdive Studios' Deep Dive podcast that Paul Neurath, founder of Looking Glass Studios, invited him to co-found the company, but he declined due to a prior commitment. Romero began his career at Origin Systems in 1987, where he initially worked on porting 2400 AD from the Apple 2 to the Commodore 64, but the project was canceled, leading him to collaborate with Neurath on Space Rogue.

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July 26, 2025

Grab 13 retro DnD games on PC for 90% off in this Humble Bundle deal!

The D&D Classics Bundle is currently available at a 90% discount, offering a selection of retro campaigns for early PC gaming. It includes titles such as Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One, Dark Sun series, and Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace. The sale ends on August 7, 2025, with proceeds benefiting Covenant House, a non-profit organization supporting homeless youth in the U.S. Other titles in the bundle include Silver Box Classics, Krynn, Ravenloft, Fantasy Empires, and DragonStrike.

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July 25, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Majesty Fantasy Kingdom, Inked, Dungeon Tracer, more

The latest Android game and app deals include discounts on several titles: - Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, a strategy game about managing a whimsical kingdom. - Inked, an artistic adventure with storytelling and a unique visual style. - Dungeon Tracer, a dungeon-crawling game with intricate mazes. - Tempest: Pirate RPG, an action-packed role-playing game featuring naval battles and treasure hunts. Additionally, there are notable discounts on audio equipment, including Sony XM5 ANC headphones, an innovative Android e-reader with an E-ink color display, and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro available at a significant discount.

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July 25, 2025

Two Dungeons & Dragons PC Titles Return This August

Hasbro and SNEG will release two Dungeons & Dragons titles, Dragonshard and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, on PC via Steam in mid-August. Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard, originally launched in 2005, features improved resolution support, localization-friendly saves, and enhancements for modern PCs. It combines real-time strategy and RPG elements in the world of Eberron, allowing players to command troops and explore dungeons. The game includes a narrative by Keith Baker, a dual-layered gameplay experience, diverse unit control, unit progression through experience points, the "Nexus System" for strategic building placement, three distinct factions, and dynamic environments with real-time terrain deformation. Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, first released in 2004, will have smoother start-ups, widescreen scaling, and full controller support. Players will control a Fighter, Sorcerer, and Rogue in a quest to reclaim the Demon Stone. The game features accessible combat styles, a narrative by R.A. Salvatore, voice performances by Patrick Stewart and Michael Clarke Duncan, various environments, iconic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, and a range of combo moves and skill upgrades.

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July 22, 2025

What’s Dropping In August 2025: The Best Games Coming To PS, Xbox, PC & Switch 1/2

As August 2025 approaches, several notable game titles are set to launch across various platforms: - Lost Soul Aside (PS5/PC) will be released on August 29. It is an action-RPG developed by Ultizero Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, featuring a warrior named Kazer on a quest in a fractured world. - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC) is a next-gen remake launching on August 28, enhancing the original game with improved graphics and modernized controls, including new features like 3D audio and a battle damage system. - Dying Light: The Beast (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC) will be available on August 22. This standalone sequel offers a horror-centric experience with cooperative gameplay for up to four players, set in expansive rural landscapes with a 20-hour campaign and additional side content. - Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC) is set for release on August 26. This remaster of the original game features 4K visuals, up to 120 fps, HDR, and Dolby Atmos support, along with full cross-play capabilities. - Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World will launch on August 28, introducing a new story campaign, new gameplay modes, and significant graphical upgrades for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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July 18, 2025

I’ve been obsessed with a single dialogue choice in an underappreciated Obsidian game for 10 years, so I tracked down the guy who wrote it to learn everything about my favorite joke in RPG history

In Pillars of Eternity's expansion, The White March: Part One, players encounter a character named Zahua, a martial artist hiding in a barrel of fish as part of his quest for self-debasement. Upon meeting the player, Zahua asks, "Are you real?" This interaction offers various dialogue choices, including responses like "Yes," "[Lie] Yes," and "There is no way to be certain." The character's introduction was designed by Eric Fenstermaker to convey Zahua's detachment from reality and to allow players to explore their interpretations of reality. Fenstermaker emphasizes the importance of player agency in RPGs, suggesting that if an NPC can reject reality, so can the player. He also reflects on the need for dialogue to facilitate self-expression and discovery for players, recognizing the diverse motivations they bring to the genre.

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July 13, 2025

The Expanse RPG’s developers are ‘humbled’ by comparisons to BioWare’s heyday, but don’t expect it to be a straight Mass Effect clone: ‘We make our story a little bit differently’

Owlcat is developing a role-playing game titled The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, inspired by the narrative depth and character-driven gameplay of BioWare's Mass Effect series. Creative director Alexander Mishulin acknowledged the influence of Mass Effect on their project, stating that many team members grew up playing it and that it has significantly impacted them as game developers. The game aims to blend intricate storytelling with engaging combat mechanics, appealing to both new players and fans of narrative-driven RPGs.

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July 13, 2025

Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader just received another ‘massive’ update, this time directed at its expansion

Owlcat Games has released a substantial update, version 1.4.1, for Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader alongside the expansion Lex Imperialis. The update introduces the new party character, Arbites officer Solomorne Anthar, earlier in the narrative to enhance gameplay and player engagement. Despite these improvements, the studio faces challenges in meeting audience expectations, as reflected in mixed reviews on Steam. The hope is that future releases will be more polished, allowing the studio's creativity to shine without issues like bugs and imbalances.