This afternoon, there are discounted and complimentary apps available on the Google Play Store, including Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat. Other notable mentions are SPHAZE, OctaRing, Octa Dark, Verticons, Survival Dungeon: Loot RPG Pro, Sudoku Premium, Fairy Knights, and Planet Craft: Mine Block Craft. The current deals include 3D EARTH PRO, Rectangles PRO, Crossword Quest Premium, High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD: Premium, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2, Pencil Sketch HD, Random Adventure Roguelike II, Redsun RTS Premium, Endurance: Dead Space Premium, Water Reflection Pro, and Turn It On!. Evoland 2 offers an epic RPG adventure that spans over 20 hours, transitioning through various gaming genres.
PC Gamer provides an exclusive look at Path of Exile 2, an upcoming action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, after visiting their headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand. The magazine includes hands-on gameplay impressions and developer interviews, highlighting features set to debut in Early Access later this year. Additionally, the issue features a discussion with Gunfire Games about Remnant 2, marking its one-year anniversary, and includes previews of various games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Reviews of new releases like Frostpunk 2 and Final Fantasy XVI are also included, along with a group test of gaming mini PCs and features on gaming mods and guides. Issue 403 is available in stores and on digital platforms.
The latest update for the early access survival RPG, Enshrouded, titled Souls of the Frozen Frontier, introduces several enhancements, including dynamic behaviors for non-playable characters (NPCs), dynamic weather patterns such as rain and snow, and an upgraded grappling hook that can be used in combat to pull enemies closer or propel players toward foes. A comprehensive list of changes is available on Steam.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was launched on October 25th and has become the most successful entry in the franchise's history, leading to an increase in Game Pass subscribers. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending November 5th includes:
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision
2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve
3. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, EA
4. Throne and Liberty, Amazon
5. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (P)
6. Steam Deck, Valve
7. War Thunder, Gaijin Entertainment
8. Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase
9. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt
10. Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar
Dragon Age: The Veilguard peaked at over 89,000 concurrent users since its release. Naraka: Bladepoint surged 29 spots due to a new hero, Cyra. Cyberpunk 2077 returned to the Top Ten after a 50 percent price reduction. The PC version of Red Dead Redemption debuted at tenth place.
The Very Big Indie Pitch is a speed-dating style pitching event for indie developers held at Pocket Gamer Connects and other gaming events worldwide, where participants present their games to judges in five minutes. Chorrus Games, an indie studio from Madrid, Spain, developed the game Radiant: Guardians of Light, which won third place at the recent competition in Helsinki. The game blends 80s Beat 'Em Up gameplay with RPG elements, featuring fast-paced combat, a rich narrative, and a crafting system. The team, consisting of Oscar Ruiz and Roberto Martinez, focused on creating an engaging experience inspired by classic games while incorporating modern storytelling. They initially developed Radiant for PC but are exploring console opportunities. The pitching experience helped them refine their game and connect with industry professionals. The team aims to expand the Radiant universe through new titles and adaptations in various media.
DecartAI has launched a world model called Oasis, resembling Minecraft, but it features low resolution (360p) and framerate (20 fps), similar to Nintendo 64 games. The gameplay includes numerous AI hallucinations, making interactions difficult, such as digging resulting in players being returned to the surface. The experience lacks permanence and coherence, raising doubts about its appeal as a survival-building RPG. Despite advancements in AI for games like Counter-Strike: GO and Doom, traditional game engines on robust hardware are deemed more viable for enjoyable gaming experiences. AI-generated content relies on existing material for training, limiting originality, with the closest example being a derivative version of Angry Birds that fails to match the original's quality.
Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition has appeared on torrent trackers, featuring The Old Hunters expansion. It is compatible with the shadPS4 emulator and requires a game controller from Xbox or PlayStation 4/5. The file size is approximately 27 GB and includes full Russian localization. Bloodborne was initially launched in 2015 on PlayStation 4 and was revived using the shadPS4 emulator in September 2024, with gameplay footage shared by a user named Musahi.
The Humble Store is offering the Dark Pictures and Little Nightmares Halloween Horror Collection, which includes multiple tiers of games such as Little Nightmares, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me. The Epic Games Store is giving away Ghostwire: Tokyo and Witch It until November 7, after which Deceive Inc. will be available for free. An open beta for The Monster Hunter Wilds is ongoing on Steam, allowing players to hunt the Doshaguma monster. Ubisoft Connect is hosting a free event for The Division 2 until November 4. The Steam Halloween sale features discounted horror games, while the GOG store has launched its own Halloween sale with DRM-free games and a giveaway for Return of the Phantom. Availability and pricing for some deals may vary by region.
