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People love to categorize games. It used to be pretty easy. You had your platformers, shooters, sports games, and RPGs. Then we started saying things like "metroidvania." Fast-forward to today, and burgeoning genres and new ideas led to phrases like "deckbuilder roguelite," "strand game," and "soulslike." These labels are useful to get a quick idea of what a game is, but it gets complicated when you're confronted with something like Hell is Us. I played three hours of Rogue Factor's upcoming...
The classic dungeon-crawling fantasy board game HeroQuest is getting a new expansion on August 1. HeroQuest has received many expansions over its 35-plus year history, but The Crypt of Perpetual Darkness Quest Pack has a unique hook: It was written and designed by massive tabletop RPG fan and actor Joe Manganiello (Zack Snyder's Justice League, Magic Mike, True Blood). This expansion was previously exclusive to crowdfunding backers for HeroQuest's relaunch, but soon all players will be able...
This year, everyone's favorite pink blob, Kirby, is turning 30. He might not be as popular as Mario, but Kirby and his games have nevertheless made a huge impact on the video game industry, especially for 2D platformers. If you're interested in exploring his three-decade career, you can grab the terrific book Kirby: Art and Style Collection for just $17.48 (was $30) right now through Amazon. The hardcover volume is packed with art, behind-the-scenes development details, and more--and is well...
Elden Ring Nightreign is designed as a three-player co-op journey that aims to challenge players' combat abilities, having them work together to bring down tough bosses and explore a shifting map. While you can play Nightreign as a solo player, the game is focused on pairing you with two other players for you all to fight and explore together. Fortunately, both the single-player and multiplayer functions in Elden Ring Nightreign are easy to use, allowing you to minimize your time between...