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AppWizard
July 25, 2025
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.
AppWizard
July 21, 2025
The medieval roguelike deckbuilder, The Royal Writ, developed by Save Sloth Studios and published by Yogscast Games, will launch on PC via Steam on August 7. Players command cards on the battlefield, strategically positioning them to advance toward the enemy while facing the risk of permanent destruction for cards that fail to achieve victory. The game features a diverse army of characters with unique abilities, including an injured flamingo and a short-sighted chicken archer. There are two campaigns: one focused on quelling a rebellion and another introducing gunpowder as a new adversary. Key features include intuitive gameplay, roguelike progression, card permadeath, a charming art style, memorable NPC encounters, special boss mechanics, a gradual difficulty ladder, challenge modes, and collectible relics that alter gameplay dynamics.
AppWizard
July 7, 2025
Last week saw cancellations, layoffs, and discontent. The Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning festival began, with donations of around 9,000 benefiting Doctors Without Borders. Missile Command Delta reimagines the original game as a turn-based experience, releasing on July 8th. Mycopunk, a teampunk shooter, is set to release on July 10th. Occlude offers a unique twist on Solitaire, while Everdeep Aurora allows players to navigate an underground world. Islanders: New Shores features buildable archipelagoes. Dogwalk involves dragging a child through snowy landscapes, and Xenopurge is an autobattler set in alien hives. A remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is also in the works, along with the turn-based mech strategy sim Death Ring: Second Impact.
AppWizard
June 14, 2025
Shokuho is a total conversion mod for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, set in feudal Japan starting in 1568 during Oda Nobunaga's campaign. Players can build armies or ally with local lords, featuring mechanics like tiered castle sieges and naval battles. The mod integrates the Diplomacy Mod and has surpassed Bannerlord in naval gameplay, which is still under development. Shokuho showcases a distinct aesthetic with visually impressive battles and is inspired by Ghost of Tsushima. It is available for download on ModDB, while the War Sails expansion for Bannerlord has been postponed to autumn.
AppWizard
June 7, 2025
Raw Power Games, an independent studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, introduced its first title, Chronicles: Medieval, during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The studio has around 100 employees with experience from notable games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Chronicles: Medieval is a dynamic medieval sandbox RPG set in 14th to 15th century Europe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary 'Asgard' technology. Players can craft their own narratives, engage in intense combat, and lead armies in battles. The game features character creation, troop recruitment, and third-person battlefield engagement, with historical units like English longbowmen and French cavalry. The combat system emphasizes realism and fluid weapon mechanics, developed in collaboration with HEMA expert Björn Rüther. The game allows for player choices and potential diplomatic interactions, with modding capabilities hinted at. An early access launch on PC is planned for next year.
AppWizard
May 25, 2025
Super Earth is under siege from an Illuminate invasion, threatening its democratic ideals. Illuminate thralls and colossal Leviathan creatures pose significant challenges to the Helldivers defending their home. A player named Beautiful-Injury7738 created a video showcasing "Leviathan Surfing," where they used a jetpack to land on a Leviathan while holding a flag of democracy. They managed to stay on the creature for two minutes before being killed by anti-desertion artillery after drifting beyond the combat zone. The video gained attention on Reddit, with comparisons to Dune's Lisan al-Gaib. Another player, Harvey, has been causing chaos by participating in Illuminate raves, leading to property damage. The Helldivers community has also welcomed new NPC SEAF troops.
AppWizard
May 10, 2025
Humble has released an updated Choice bundle for May, featuring eight titles: The Thaumaturge, Amnesia: The Bunker, Evil West, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter, Ultros, and Corpse Keeper, available until June 3. Humble has also partnered with Microsoft to offer a bundle with two tiers, including games like Sunset Overdrive and Wasteland 3. Additionally, there is a 9-game collection focused on bullet hell games, priced at . The Epic Games Store is offering Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale for free until May 15. Various discounts are available from publishers like Paradox and the GOG store, featuring DRM-free games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
BetaBeacon
May 5, 2025
- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format. - The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.
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