DARK trailer showcases confusion and blood drinkies

Vampire stealth nonsense for your amusement Here’s a new trailer forDARK, a vampiric stealth game that you may or may not have heard about. Protagonist Eric Bane can sneak about and use his magic powers to confuse or brutalize his enemies. you’re able to see him doing just that in a new trailer. That is good for you. This is one of those games that, like so many Kalypso titles, seem really interesting, but look a bit squiffy....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Jackson Johnson

Death Stranding guide: six tips to help you deliver your cargo

The ultimate mailman Death Strandingseems overly obtuse and odd, but it’s actually a lot more welcoming than you might expect. Here’s a few non-story-spoiler tips to help you on your way. Always rely on the kindness of strangers Grab stuff from other people before you dip into your “savings” so to speak, and fabricate (3D-print) your own gear using precious materials. Look in shared lookers and shared garages for items and vehicles respectively....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Ryan Torres

Demon Slayer Tower Defense Simulator codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 21, 2025 We looked for new codes! InDemon Slayer Tower Defense Simulator, instead of regular towers, you get to summon and equip your favorite anime-inspired heroes. However, to unlock new characters that will defend your base, you need Yen. While you can grind to earn the resources, there’s a way to progress more quickly. RedeemingDemon Slayer Tower Defense Simulatorcodes will give you a ton of Yen, and you will even get some free heroes....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Joshua Shea

Ducktales Remastered dev puts out Flappy Bird inspired charmer

A stirring re-imagining of a spoony classic [Update: Austin has detailed his process in developingFlippy Bardhere.] Ducktales RemastereddirectorAustin Ivansmithhas released a free game oniOSandGoogle PlaycalledFlippy Bard. LikeMaverick BirdandFlappybalt, it takes the core concept of the underdog hitFlappy Birdand builds on it just enough to make it awesome. The multi-bard mode alone makes the game worth checking out. That said, Austin’s lucky that he’s not getting his ass sued to high heaven right now for copyright infringement....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Annette Wright

Echoes of Plum Grove is like Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario

If you’re a fan of cozy farming games likeStardew Valley, a new one has hit the scene with an adorable and strangely familiar art style, a historic setting, and a deadly twist —Echoes of the Plum Grove. Echoes of the Plum Groveis a project created by Unwound Games and originally funded through backing on Kickstarter. The project reached its funding goal within 90 minutes of launching on the site, raising almost $30,000 USD in order to develop the game, which was released fully on Steam on April 29, with a price tag of $19....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Jeffrey Thompson

Funky blaster Gunnail is this week’s explosive Arcade Archives release

Slap Bass Shmup Come 2025, I will not be surprised if retro publisher Hamster still has at least 800 further shmups to deliver to its fans on a weekly basis. At least it’s a great genre to be inundated with, despite the somewhat repetitive nature of the titles’ design. Anyway, this week sees the return of NMK blasterGunnail. Released in arcades back in 1992 and never ported to any home platforms,Gunnailis a vertically scrolling shmup taken from the wild mid-era of the genre....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Anna Davis

Get a load of these hexagonal vinyls for Super Hexagon

Begin At first glance, I just liked the colors of these limited-editionSuper Hexagonvinyl records. Then I realized the sleeves are partially clear and, holy crap, the records are hexagonal! The EP features “Courtesy,” “Otis,” “Focus,” “Fucusedest,” and “Focus Finale” byChipzel. Expect pre-orders to go live August 13 at 10:00am Pacific on iam8bit. It’s $25, and the colors are random.

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Karen Preston

Giant Bomb’s Ryan Davis passes away

He will be missed Giant Bomb has announced todaythat former GameSpot editor and Giant Bomb co-founder Ryan Davis passed away last week. Ryan was 34 years old, and was recently married. Even if you weren’t familiar with his work, the impact he had on the industry at large is obvious today, as many people have taken to Twitter to recall his kind heart and limitless sense of humor. The fact that he’s trending worldwide says it all — we have truly lost one of the greatest members of our community....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Bonnie Mooney

Giveaway: Fight for your food in Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Practice your Bun-Fu 31 years ago a man was born. That man liked bunnies and foxes and ninjas, and as luck would have it, carrots were one of his favorite healthy snacks growing up. Fast forward to today and that manreallylikes bunnies and foxes and ninjas, and just last nightdemandedthat his mother make him a carrot cake. She did, and he enjoyed it immensely. Hi, I’m Wes, and I’m the man I was just talking about up above....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Christian Sutton

Hands-on: Murderous Muses is an intriguing yet flawed FMV affair

At night, the museum comes to life Once upon a time, FMV games got a bad rap. Though once seen as cheesy and outdated, modern releases such asHer Story, Telling Lies,Death Come True, andImmortalityhave offered refreshing takes on the genre. This is also the case we’ve seen in our hands-on preview ofMurderous Muses.The developer D’Avekki Studios has you exploring a haunted art museum, and you’re investigating who killed the artist behind the beautiful paintings inside....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Jessica Campbell

How to complete Free the Artist Quest in Baldur’s Gate 3

“Free the Artist” is emblematic of so many greatBaldur’s Gate 3quests, in that what starts as aninnocuous interaction in Act 1turns into a gripping story by Act 3. The quest is easy enough to miss because it starts in the Zhentarim Basement – an area I completely missed in my first playthrough. The entrance is hidden behind a stack of crates in front of a small building next to the stables behind Waukeen’s Rest....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Andrew Barnes

How to get golden animal produce in Fields of Mistria

Once you’ve gotanimals on your farminFields of Mistria, you can begin to collect produce to either use in crafting or cooking, or otherwise sell to get some Tesserae in your pocket. Basic produce doesn’t sell for much, but Golden items? They’re worth a pretty penny. Golden produce items, such as Golden Eggs, Milk, orWool, already sell for a high amount of Tesserae, but they can also be processed or used in cooking which makes them an even more lucrative source of income....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Amanda Davidson

How to Get the Earthquake Ability in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Groundbreaking Abilities During his adventures, Link frequently crosses paths with the Yiga Clan. They seem silly at first, but they wield deadly blades and know a fantastic ability that allows them to strike even when they don’t have any weapons to hand. This move is called “Earthquake” and, with a little hard work, Link can learn it too. This guide explains how to get the Earthquake ability from the Yiga Clan inTears of the Kingdom....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Kimberly Rivera