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Enshrouded early access review: the best building system in the survival genre Peel back the Shroud and there’s a solid foundation here Image credit:Keen Games Developer: Keen Games Publisher: Keen Games Release: January 24th 2024 On: Windows 10 From: Steam Price: £25/$27/€27 Reviewed on: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4080, Windows 10 I realised several hours into my Enshrouded playthrough that I have an unspoken internal checklist for what makes a great open-world survival crafting game....

Everdeep Aurora is Hollow Knight for people who love Game Boys and are weary of combat I can dig it Image credit:Ysbryd Games This article’s headline is the characterisation of Everdeep Aurora given to me by publisher Ysbryd Games, but bizarrely enough, it reminded me initially of Bloodborne . A 2D platformer from Nautilus Games, Everdeep Aurora begins on the surface, where a ruptured crimson moon fills the sky with blazing meteors....

Everything we know about Hades 2 Here’s everything we know so far about Supergiant’s first ever sequel Image credit:Supergiant Games Want to know more about Hades 2, the upcoming roguelite sequel by Supergiant Games? The announcement of Hades 2 at The Game Awards 2022 was a shock to many, not least because it marks the very first sequel that Supergiant have ever made. It speaks to the incredible popularity of the original Hades , where players are treated to a gorgeous isometric rendition of the Underworld of Greek mythology, and all the sumptuous characters, stories, and battles that lay within....

Excellent fantasy RPG Wildermyth is turning into a roguelike via DLC But don’t worry, roguedislikers, there’s also a story about some dragon’s ballroom Image credit:Worldwalker Games LLC Excessively brilliant fantasy RPG Wildermyth is getting a new DLC pack which both embraces the fad for adding roguelike modes to games, and tugs against it in the shape of what the developers are calling “our most extensively written campaign, by far”. The pack is called Omenroad, and if nothing else, it’s an opportunity to remind you that if you like campfire yarns and droll webcomics and haven’t played Wildermyth then you should get that seen to immediately....

Fanatical is offering a “Build Your Own Capcom Bundle” from just $12.99, and there are some great games to pick from Choose up to four games, including Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry 5, and more. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/main-(2).png?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Fanatical is offering a “Build Your Own Capcom Bundle” from just $12.99, and there are some great games to pick from - 1”> Capcom fans, it’s time to open your wallets and embrace greatness....

For its gaming hardware contingent, CES 2026 was a good week to bury good news How AI indulgences kicked genuine tech highlights off centre stage Image credit:Consumer Technology Association CES 2026 doesn’t technically end until tomorrow, but then if it were a football match, it’d be the kind where the home side gets battered 4-0 and the cameras keep cutting to a stream of season ticket holders slumping towards the doors with 20 minutes left....

Forza Horizon 6’s sprawling Japanese switchback spaghetti looks great, but I’m not sure I’ll use its big blank settlement building valley Especially if I’ve already spent hours customising the garages of its regular houses Image credit:Playground Games Playground Games offered the first in-depth look at Forza Horizon 6 during last night’s Xbox Developer Direct, in addition to confirming its leaked release date of May 19th . As you’d expect, there were lots of cars sliding and speeding through a variety of Japanese biomes in a manner I can’t wait to experience for myself , but one new feature introduced left me wondering whether it’s something I’ll actually take time out of my driving around for....

God Of War Ragnarok review: calm down now, I’ve known this wolf for ninety seconds Dadventure time Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/PlayStation Publishing LLC Developer: Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive Publisher: PlayStation Publishing LLC Release: Out now On: Windows From: Steam / Epic Games Store Price: £50/€60/$60 Reviewed on: Intel Core i5-12600K, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 2070, Windows 10 Spoilers throughout. TLDR: fun, generous, beautiful animation and cinematography. Worked mostly fine on my PC....

GOG “won’t be making absolute statements in either direction” about their future approach to AI use “We understand that using new technology doesn’t mean skipping human judgment” Image credit:GOG Retro PC game sellers GOG have faced criticism recently for using a piece of artwork made using AI tools to promote their store’s new year sale. The storerunners have since claimed that this banner was a work-in-progress asset which slipped through onto the store by mistake ....

Helldivers 2’s Killzone crossover gear is returning via warbond, a year on from causing pricing controversy “Yes, we totally heard you all!” Image credit:Arrowhead Around this time last year, Helldivers 2 was being filled with squishy squids . These squishy squids have since come close to squishing Super Earth . Also being squished in late 2024 were some players’ positive perceptions of Arrowhead’s gear pricing, as a Killzone crossover arrived and was so throughly panned for being expensive that the studio ended up giving the last bit of it away for free as a make-good....

Help, a pair of very different games set on living starships have caught my eye simultaneously M&F meets metroidvania Image credit:Focus Entertainment I recently stumbled on Erostasis , a brilliant and filthy cybernetic microgame in which you are a wiry meatpuppet created to, aha, satisfy the urges of an exceedingly backed-up bionic starship. Over the course of a very busy 20 minutes or so, you visit various self-aware ship systems and play out their kinks....

Here’s how the Homeworld 3 devs are improving the game after delaying release over demo feedback Better controls, tougher ships, usefulier formations, and more Image credit:Gearbox After delaying the launch of Homeworld 3 by two months to address criticism of the spacefleet shoot-o-strategy game’s demo, developers Blackbird Interactive have now laid out what they’re changing. Improved controls, tougher ships, more useful formations, better Attack Move command, more HUD options, and more types of War Games mode objectives are among the tweaks and improvements detailed by game director Lance Mueller in a 3000-word blogblast....

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough: Part 37 (Verdania) How to access the beautiful region of Lost Verdania Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Looking for Lost Verdania in Hollow Knight: Silksong? At this stage of our walkthrough, there is only one area of the map left to discover: the beautiful lost land of Verdania. It’s very tucked away, with barely a hint to its existence unless you stumble across it by accident - but it’s packed with some of the most memorable and poignant moments in Silksong....

How high can I rise without dealing any drugs in Schedule 1? Clean living Image credit:RPS / TVGS I’m a small-time drug dealer from the south, says the hypnagogic text hovering before me as I start Schedule 1 . It says I’ve arrived in town with no cash, no product, and no contacts. I only know one way to make money, the text implores, and it’s time to get to work....

How to beat Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Here’s how to beat the Blackgaol Knight in the Elden Ring DLC with all weaknesses and rewards listed Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco Want to know how to beat the Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree? Although a tricky first mini-boss in Elden Ring , you’ll be glad to know that there are Blackgaol Knight weaknesses to manipulate....

How to defeat Thundering Mephis in Wuthering Waves Another Electro boss, another good Electro Echo Wondering how to beat the Thundering Mephis boss in Wuthering Waves? Guarding the Withering Frontline in Wuthering Waves’ Desorock Highland, the Thundering Mephis is an Electro boss similar to the nearby Tempest Mephis . The Thundering Mephis teleports frequently, though, making it a harder boss to predict. However, if you know what’s in store after it teleports, you can easily avoid its attacks and get its HP bar down efficiently to grab its powerful Echo....

How to get explosives in V Rising Learn how to get explosives in V Rising Want to know how to make explosives in V Rising? As you explore the gothic world of Stunlock Studios’ vampire-themed survival MMO V Rising , you’ll find large deposits of rock and ore. However, when you go to whack them with your gear, you’ll discover that they require explosives. In this guide, we’ll cover how to get explosives in V Rising, so that you can destroy large rocks and collect more crafting materials....

How to get the Needolin in Hollow Knight Silksong How to get the Needolin in Hollow Knight Silksong Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Wondering where to find the Needolin in Hollow Knight Silksong? You won’t need to look far, as it’s one of the many items you’ll discover during Act 1 of the game, and possibly much sooner than you’re ready for. Not only is the Needolin’s location difficult to reach, but there’s also a significant combat challenge standing between you and your new favorite instrument....

How to get the Shotgun in Sons Of The Forest Learn where to find the Shotgun in Sons Of The Forest Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Endnight Games Looking for the Shotgun in Sons Of The Forest? Sons Of The Forest throws you onto a cannibal-infested island with just an axe and a knife to defend yourself, but there are far better weapons available. One of the best weapons available is the Shotgun, which offers unparalleled power....

How to play multiplayer in Elden Ring: Nightreign Conquer the Night with friends or fellow Nightfarers Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco Wondering how multiplayer works in Elden Ring: Nightreign? If you’re worried it’s as clunky as the summoning system in base Elden Ring , don’t be. In Elden Ring: Nightreign , playing multiplayer is as streamlined and simple as it’s ever been. The game is built around playing with friends or randoms in groups of three, so FromSoftware removed as many barriers to entry as possible (which is to say, most of them)....