Barotrauma devs’ next game is Frostrail, an icy cosmic horror co-op shooter where you get your very own train On the right track Image credit:FakeFish FakeFish, the devs behind the cosmic/ survival horror co-op game Barotrauma , have just revealed their next game at the Triple-i showcase, Frostrail. It’s another cosmic horror co-op game, albeit with an incredibly different vibe. Where Barotrauma has you trundling through a submarine, Frostrail opens things up a bit, putting you in an icy, apocalyptic looking setting where you have your own train to get you from place to place....

Become a wolfgirl with a fliphone and explore brutalist, liminal dreamscapes in nophenia There’s a dedicated howl button ’n’ all Image credit:mel I understand why walking sims aren’t really a thing any more. Some of the earliest big names like Gone Home , Dear Esther , and arguably The Stanley Parable all came at a time where indie games were growing in popularity, but were still predominantly 2D. Something simple like a walking sim is obviously quite resourceful compared to contemporary AAA games, but now the indie scene has blown up to the point where mechanics-first genres like roguelikes are dominating....

Best Battlefield: RedSec Loadouts Craft the best weapons in Battlefield: RedSec Image credit:EA Which are the very best loadouts in Battlefield: RedSec? Your weapon loadout can be the difference between life and death in RedSec. If your opponent’s weapon has even just a hair’s edge over yours, it can be enough to cost you your win. There is a lot that goes into a good weapon loadout. With so many parts involved, it can be difficult to know where to begin....

Best Carbine in Battlefield: RedSec Looking for the best carbine in Battlefield: RedSec? Image credit:EA Do you want the one Carbine to rule them all in Battlefield: RedSec? Carbines are some of the most versatile weapons, expertly walking the line between mobility and range, making them perfect additions to any class in the game. But every Carbine is not created equal! There are definitely some that lead the pack in terms of power, range, and adaptability....

Best Diablo 4 Rogue builds Discover the best Rogue builds in Diablo 4 Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment Looking for the best Diablo 4 Rogue builds? As Diablo 4 Season 1 approaches, the Rogue continues to be an incredible endgame class. Whether you’re planning to try the Rogue when the Season of the Malignant begins, or you already have a knife-wielding ninja and want to try something new while waiting, then you’re in the right place....

Best M4A1 Loadout for Battlefield: RedSec Make the most of your M4A1 in RedSec! Image credit:EA The M4A1 might be your default carbine in Battlefield: RedSec, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have potential! Your gun is your lifeline in RedSec, so learning how to unlock the true potential of your M4A1 can be the difference between life and death on the battlefield. In this guide, we’ll present the best M4A1 loadout options for close and long-range players of Battlefield: RedSec, so you can mow through your enemies no matter your playstyle!...

Best Pals for Handiwork in Palworld Here are our picks for the best Pals for Handiwork in Palworld Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Pocketpair Want to know which Pals in Palworld are the best at Handiwork? Handiwork’s an important base skill in Palworld , since it measures whether your Pals are able to build structures and crafts on their own. Automating your base is a pivotal part of Palworld as you level up, and with a hefty 51 Pals possessing the Handiwork Work Suitability skill, you might be wondering which are the most capable workers....

Best PC gaming deals for today: Alienware prebuilds, SteelSeries discounts, and more Plus some handy accessories every gamer needs. Image credit:SteelSeries and Epomaker I’ve been tracking deals closely this week, and there are some solid ones across gaming hardware that deserve a proper look. A few brands are running deeper discounts than usual, and some of the better-value picks are getting buried under the usual noise. So here’s a quick roundup of the gear worth your attention right now, including some big savings on SteelSeries peripherals and preorders with worthwhile bonuses....

Big Walk shows off the communal joys of booting your friend’s binoculars into the ocean Not a goose in sight Image credit:House House That spuriously attributed Henry Ford quote comes for us all, in time. If asked back in 2019 what I’d want House House to follow up Untitled Goose Game with, I would have said “bastardier gooses”. I wouldn’t have suggested “co-op hangout game where you solve team puzzles and shout at your mates with a megaphone from halfway across an open world when you get lost”, but you know what?...

Black Friday sees prices cuts on two great SteelSeries keyboards: one cheap and cheerful, the other plush and premium Bargain keebs for all needs Image credit:SteelSeries/Rock Paper Shotgun In many ways, the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL and Apex Pro TKL are about as different as tenkeyless gaming keyboards get: the first is a budget-friendly membrane ‘board, the second a luxurious all-mechanical number with adjustable switches and its own little OLED display....

Build a new life after a revolution on Jupiter in the very Animal Crossing-esque, co-op life-sim Young Suns I hope they don’t have Tom Nook in space Image credit:KO_OP Mode Animal Crossing … in space! That is what Young Suns, the latest game from Goodbye Volcano High , Depanneur Nocturne , and GNOG developer KO_OP Mode, appears to be when put reductively. But let’s not put it reductively, because while this is one of those cozy life-sims , it does sound like it has something going on for it, particularly for the more revolutionary of you out there....

CI Games reveal new Lords Of The Fallen, Sniper Ghost Warrior and a “major new action-RPG” Down for release in 2026, 2027 and 2028 respectively Image credit:CI Games Hexworks and CI Games are working on a sequel to 2023 action- RPG Lords Of The Fallen, itself a sequel to 2014 action-RPG Lords Of The Fallen. It’s slated to launch in 2026. Will the new Lords Of The Fallen also be called Lords Of The Fallen?...

Civilization 7 update 1.2.5 is out now, bringing new map types, building UI improvements and Napoleon buffs Also, new city states and a bunch of economic rebalancing Image credit:2K Games Update: It’s now live, full notes here . Original story continues below: Civ 7 beefy update 1.2.5 arrives today, September 30th. Developers Firaxis have laid out its major tweaks and additions, which include new map types and city states, plus a revamp of the construction interface and a hefty helping of balancing....

Civilization 7’s nautically-themed 1.3.0 update arrives today, delivers “significant buffs” to popular civs You should sea a difference Image credit:2K / Firaxis Yo ho, Civ 7 ’s 1.3.0 update arrives today, November 4th. While it’s headlined by additions to naval combat and the sea itself in line with the arrival of Blackbeard in the Tides of Power DLC, Firaxis have now gone into specifics as to what it’s doing in terms of changes and tweaks to existing civs....

Connections hints and answers for Sat, August 17th Need some Connections hints? Read our guide for help with Connections #432. Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/NYT This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out the Connections hint for Wednesday 11th February ! Looking for a hint to help with today’s Connections puzzle on 17th August? Luckily for you we have several. Below is a list of clues to help you figure out the Connection groups for today along with the answers themselves if you get really stuck....

Connections hints and answers for Sun, September 8th Need some Connections hints today? Read our guide for help with Connections #454 Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/NYT This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out the Connections hint for Wednesday 11th February ! Looking for a hint to help with today’s Connections puzzle on 8th September? We’re here to help. We’ve broken down today’s Connections challenge into several easy-to-follow hints, to let you solve it at your own pace....

Conspiracy was briefly afoot in the Marvel Rivals community following NetEase hero plant rumours The tragedy of Paste Pot Pete Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/NetEase Games The Marvel Rivals community was briefly awash with rumours than publisher NetEase were playing 4D chess with their hero-loving hearts last week, according to a new report by Michael Cripe for Ian Games The rumours began in a Discord for the team shooter named Marvel Rivals Leaks, where user Keone speculated that NetEase were seeding fake information on upcoming heroes for dataminers to find....

Croakoloco is not an idle game, because simply being around frogs is a powerfully worthwhile activity Ribbet me this Image credit:Ryan Forrester Brain ostensibly useful. But sometimes, brain not good, and brain want activity where not required. Therefore: Frogs. Fortunately, frogs both bound and abound in Croakoloco , an idle management game where you make the mossy climb from singular frog ownership to a sprawling empire of hopping green slime nuggets....

A good backup plan Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun UK deals: Crucial X9 Pro 1TB £72 (was £85) See here Crucial X9 Pro 2TB £119 (was £143) See here Crucial X9 Pro 4TB £216 (was £251) See here US deal: Crucial X9 Pro 2TB $120 (was $180) See here For your however-much-you-spend, you’ll be getting a nicely compact external SSD – the kind you could fit in a generously proportioned folding wallet – with both water and dust resistance, ideal for all those occasions when you end up kicking said wallet down the bank of a desert oasis....

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 motors into your life this week with new cars, auto-driving, a taxi service and more Plus fresh photo mode additions and customisation for your motor Image credit:CD Projekt Cyberpunk 2077 ’s previously delayed update 2.3 drops tomorrow, July 17th, CD Projekt have revealed in their latest livestream. It’s mostly about giving you more options in terms of traversing the world, because adding in a whole metro system post-launch didn’t do enough in that regard....