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Week 34 Gaming Roundup: Mortal Shell II Headlines a Busy Release List
gaming8 days ago

Week 34 Gaming Roundup: Mortal Shell II Headlines a Busy Release List

This Week in Gaming (Week 34) highlights Mortal Shell II as the major release, a standalone ARPG with expanded combat and open-world exploration. It also profiles The Lantern of the Laughless Saint (Morrowind‑inspired RPG in early access), The Sinking City 2 (1920s Arkham‑style survival horror), Hearth and Hamlet (cozy medieval city-builder), Gallipoli (WW1 frontline), and Vholume (movement‑centric adventure), plus additional launches Stars Reach, Twisted Tower, Vapor World: Over The Mind and Brigador Killers, with brief descriptions of each title’s setting and genre.

Mistfall Hunter Debuts on Xbox, Mending a Dark World Through Extraction
gaming25 days ago

Mistfall Hunter Debuts on Xbox, Mending a Dark World Through Extraction

Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction ARPG from Bellring Games, launches July 29 on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Day One Xbox Game Pass. Players become Gyldhunters in Weavereach, harvesting Gyldenblood to stitch the fractured Web of Fate across a season-based, PvPvE world that evolves with community progress. The Standard Edition costs $24.99 and the Deluxe $39.99 (with cosmetic extras and Fate Coins), both discounted 10% until August 12. The game supports solo play or a three-player squad, features six classes, and emphasizes no pay-to-win mechanics.

Diablo 4 Embraces Solo-Only Challenge in Season 14
gaming2 months ago

Diablo 4 Embraces Solo-Only Challenge in Season 14

Blizzard will add Solo-Self-Found (SSF) characters as a Season 14 feature in Diablo 4, a solo-only mode where you can't trade or party and can only use gear you find, with SSF stash sharing on the same account and season-long lock-in; there are no extra rewards beyond leaderboards, and SSF access excludes free trials, couch co-op, and Dark Citadel. PTR runs June 2–9 ahead of the June 30 season start, which also includes changes to Mythic Uniques and nerfs to some popular builds like immortality tricks and Companion Druids.

Darkhaven: Diablo veterans spin an ARPG with living, destructible realms
gaming6 months ago

Darkhaven: Diablo veterans spin an ARPG with living, destructible realms

Darkhaven, from Diablo 1/2 veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, is an isometric ARPG that abandons incremental loot for bold, expressive items and a fully dynamic, destructible, procedurally generated world. It supports solo, co-op, and PvP play in a persistent realm where terrain, seasons, and events permanently shape gameplay, emphasizing movement and terrain-aware combat over stat-driven optimization, and is being funded via Kickstarter ahead of Steam Early Access.

Path of Exile 2: Essential Tips and Early Access Insights
gaming1 year ago

Path of Exile 2: Essential Tips and Early Access Insights

Path of Exile 2, currently in early access, offers extensive content with a main campaign and endgame. Players must complete three acts on standard and then on Cruel difficulty to reach the endgame, totaling 40-50 hours per character. The game will eventually expand to six acts in its full release. The endgame allows for limitless playtime, with a level cap of 100 in early access. A quest list helps track progress through the campaign.

Path of Exile 2: A Record-Breaking Launch with Essential Tips
gaming1 year ago

Path of Exile 2: A Record-Breaking Launch with Essential Tips

In "Path of Exile 2," players transitioning from Diablo should consider switching from point-and-click to WASD controls for improved gameplay, especially in boss fights. This control scheme allows for better movement and dodging, crucial in the game's challenging combat scenarios. While it may take some adjustment, using WASD can significantly enhance the gaming experience by providing more freedom and precision in movement.

Path of Exile 2 Launches to Massive Success and Stable Servers
gaming1 year ago

Path of Exile 2 Launches to Massive Success and Stable Servers

Path of Exile 2, a highly anticipated ARPG, has launched in early access with stable servers after initial issues due to high player traffic. Despite some login problems and delays, the game has attracted hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. The development team has been working diligently to address server stability and database issues, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. Path of Exile 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Windows PC.

Path of Exile 2: Release Times, Early Access, and Massive Player Surge
gaming1 year ago

Path of Exile 2: Release Times, Early Access, and Massive Player Surge

Path of Exile 2 is set to launch on December 6, with servers going live at 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, and 7 PM GMT. Despite reaching 1 million Early Access redemptions, players are warned of potential queues and server issues during the launch weekend. The game's release is highly anticipated in the ARPG community, even drawing attention from Diablo executives, who are eager to see how it will impact the genre.

December 2024: A Gaming Showdown with Major Releases
gaming1 year ago

December 2024: A Gaming Showdown with Major Releases

On December 6, three major games are set to release, each in different genres: Path of Exile 2, Marvel Rivals, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Path of Exile 2 is a highly anticipated ARPG sequel, Marvel Rivals is a promising hero shooter with superhero themes, and Indiana Jones offers a single-player adventure. While all three games cater to different audiences, their simultaneous release may force players to choose, potentially impacting their individual success.

Path of Exile 2: Release Date, Classes, and Early Access Insights
gaming1 year ago

Path of Exile 2: Release Date, Classes, and Early Access Insights

Path of Exile 2, the sequel to the popular ARPG, is set for an early access release on December 6, 2024, with a full release expected in 2025. Early access is available through purchase of specific content packs. The game will initially feature limited content, including some classes and half the campaign, and will be available on current-gen consoles, PC, and Mac. It introduces cross-platform play and progression, allowing players to switch between systems while maintaining progress. The endgame includes a vast, randomly generated map called the Atlas, with various systems and bosses to challenge players.

"Former Blizzard President Praises New ARPG as the Future of the Genre"
gaming2 years ago

"Former Blizzard President Praises New ARPG as the Future of the Genre"

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra praises Moon Studios' new action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, for its bold direction and believes it represents where the ARPG genre needs to go to stay relevant. The game, now available in Steam Early Access, combines classic ARPG with a Soulslike flavor and aims to reinvent the genre. Despite some initial mixed reviews citing performance issues and complaints about the gear durability system, the game is expected to see improvements over time.