The Old King's Crown: Why Its Asymmetry Is Winning Over Players
A recent second printing of The Old King's Crown has brought renewed attention to its refined, meaningful approach to faction asymmetry in board games.
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Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered: A Critical Perspective
A look back at the critical consensus on Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered, focusing on its destructive physics and open-world performance.
New Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Adds Third-Person Camera Controls
A new mod by Relysia offers a refined third-person perspective for Baldur's Gate 3 on PC, allowing for closer character interaction in the cRPG.
Action Game 'Arena of Trophies' Set for Removal from Steam
The 2024 action title Arena of Trophies is being delisted from Steam. Players can currently claim the game for free to retain permanent access to their library.
Dinoblade Sells 36,000 Copies in First 24 Hours
Team Spino's dinosaur action RPG Dinoblade has sold 36,000 copies in its first day on PC and reached a Very Positive rating on Steam.
Baldur's Gate 3 Player Loses 60-Hour Honour Mode Run
A Baldur's Gate 3 player lost a 60-hour Honour Mode save in Act Three after attempting a new interaction, underscoring the mode's high stakes.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Details Rogue Price and Revamped DMZ
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details campaign story, Korean conflict settings, 50% big war focus, and a fully enclosed DMZ extraction mode sequel.
Path of Exile 1 Launches Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box
Path of Exile 1 introduces the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box featuring 56 non-duplicate microtransactions, new cosmetics, and challenge rewards.
Weather the Swarm Announced: Co-Op Action Roguelite Coming in 2027
Beatrate reveals Weather the Swarm, a sci-fi co-op action roguelite for PC featuring fully destructible environments, jetpacks, and up to 4-player support.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Confirmed for October 2026 Release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, 2026, featuring a North Korea campaign setting, 12 core multiplayer maps, and DMZ extraction mode.
Train Sim World 6 Adds Long-Awaited Japan Route on PS5
Train Sim World 6's long-awaited Tadami Line route arrives on PS5 on July 30, 2026, bringing scenic Japanese rail action, dynamic seasons, and a KiHa 40 diesel railcar.
Rubinite: Dark Fantasy Boss Rush Action RPG Now on Sale via Steam
Cup Dog Games and Gameworks Ventures have launched dark fantasy boss rush action RPG Rubinite on PC via Steam. Check price, availability, and combat details.
Where Winds Meet Version 2.0 'Unseen Approach' Update Released
The Version 2.0 'Unseen Approach' update for the open-world action-adventure RPG Where Winds Meet is now live on PC.
Fading Echo Review Roundup: Visual Flair Meets Mechanical Depth
A look at the critical consensus for Emeteria's action-adventure RPG Fading Echo, highlighting its comic-book art style and unique elemental combat mechanics.
FixForce: Co-op Extraction Platformer Out Now
Surgent Studios has released FixForce, a co-op extraction platformer for up to six players on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
King Art Games Details Necron Faction Design for Dawn of War 4
Senior designer Elliot Verbiest explains how the Necron faction in Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4 balances apocalyptic lore with competitive multiplayer.
Nintendo Argues No Legal Duty to Pass Tariff Refunds to Consumers
Nintendo has asked a court to dismiss a class action lawsuit demanding it pass on US tariff refunds to customers, arguing buyers received what they bargained for.
Wreckreation 2 Announced for PS5 by New Studio When Tides Turn
Developer When Tides Turn has announced Wreckreation 2 for PS5. The sequel shifts focus toward arcade racing action over the original's open-world editing tools.
Nintendo Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Suit Over Tariff Refunds
Nintendo has asked a judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit regarding tariff refunds, arguing the company has no legal duty to pass savings on to consumers.
Pokémon Razer Collection and New PC Game Releases for August 2026
A roundup of the latest gaming news, including the official Pokémon Razer collection launch and upcoming PC releases like the new action RPG roguelike.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Debuts Necron Faction Trailer
King Art Games has released the third CGI trailer for Dawn of War IV, focusing on the Necron faction ahead of the game's September 17, 2026, PC launch.
Stellar Blade Reportedly Targeting 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Recent source leaks suggest Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade may arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Here is the current status of the rumor.
New Roguelike 'Grim Trials' Arrives on Steam August 20
A new action RPG roguelike titled Grim Trials is launching on Steam on August 20, 2026, drawing comparisons to the style and gameplay of Hades 2.
Stellar Blade Rated M for Mature by ESRB for Nintendo Switch 2
Stellar Blade has received an M for Mature rating from the ESRB for Nintendo Switch 2, confirming the action game's arrival on the console later this year.
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Dinoblade Sells 36,000 Copies in First 24 Hours
Team Spino's dinosaur action RPG Dinoblade has sold 36,000 copies in its first day on PC and reached a Very Positive rating on Steam.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Details Rogue Price and Revamped DMZ
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details campaign story, Korean conflict settings, 50% big war focus, and a fully enclosed DMZ extraction mode sequel.
Weather the Swarm Announced: Co-Op Action Roguelite Coming in 2027
Beatrate reveals Weather the Swarm, a sci-fi co-op action roguelite for PC featuring fully destructible environments, jetpacks, and up to 4-player support.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Confirmed for October 2026 Release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, 2026, featuring a North Korea campaign setting, 12 core multiplayer maps, and DMZ extraction mode.