Editor's Picks
NICE DAY FOR FISHING: WHEN THE NPC BECOMES THE HERO
Ever wondered what would happen if an NPC, doomed to repeat the same line for eternity, finally broke free from his programming, only to discover his grand new 'adventure' was just a series of slightly more complex fetch quests? Well, the folks at Viva La Dirt League have answered that question with Nice Day for Fishing, a game that is both a hilarious love letter to their fans and a perfect simulation of MMO busywork.
NO REST FOR THE WICKED REVIEW: A GORGEOUS PAINTING THAT’S STILL WET
Ever wondered what would happen if Dark Souls and Diablo had a baby, but that baby was raised by a brilliant artist who was also a cruel, unforgiving Dungeon Master? Well, congratulations, you've just envisioned No Rest for the Wicked, an Early Access title that is simultaneously one of the most beautiful and most infuriating games I've played in years.
LIQUOR STORE SIMULATOR REVIEW - WHERE YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IS ALSO YOUR CURSE
Ever wondered what it would be like to run your own business, only to discover that your single greatest accomplishment was also the key to your eternal damnation? Well, Liquor Store Simulator is here to pour you a tall glass of that exact existential dread, and trust me, it has a bitter aftertaste.
COMMANDOS: ORIGINS REVIEW - WHEN YOUR WAR HEROES RETURN WITH PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Ever wondered what would happen if your fondest childhood memories stormed back into your life, only to immediately trip over the rug, spill beer on your console, and then have the audacity to charge you 50 bucks for the privilege? Well, Commandos: Origins is here to answer that question with a resounding, glitch-fueled "Ja, mein Kommandant!"
DEATH HOWL: SHUFFLING GRIEF AND DECK-BUILDING INTO SOMETHING SPECIAL
Ever wondered what would happen if someone mixed Magic: The Gathering with a mother's journey through grief? Death Howl's demo just hit Steam, offering a haunting glimpse into a card battler that's about more than just stacking damage numbers.
FOOD TRUCK SIMULATOR REVIEW - SERVING UP BUGS WITH A SIDE OF POTENTIAL
Ever since video games discovered cooking, we've virtually flipped enough burgers to feed a small continent. Now Food Truck Simulator rolls onto Steam with a promise to spice up the formula by adding actual driving between cooking sessions. But like most food truck first days, this one's got some serious teething problems.
VALVE'S RUMORED STEAM CONSOLE: A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES
Fresh rumors about Valve's next gaming hardware have surfaced, suggesting something bigger than a handheld - a full-fledged home console aimed squarely at PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. But before anyone starts camping outside their local GameStop, let's break down what we know.
LEON RETURNS? RESIDENT EVIL 9'S PROTAGONIST DRAMA HEATS UP
Dusk Golem, the insider who's been as accurate as a laser-guided rocket launcher, just confirmed that Leon S. Kennedy is trading his Spanish vacation for whatever nightmare fuel RE9 has in store.
MICROSOFT DEVELOPER DIRECT: DOOM GETS A DATE, NINJA GAIDEN RETURNS
Ever wondered what happens when Microsoft decides to drop release dates like a demon drops health pickups? The latest Developer Direct answered that question with a flurry of dates and details for some of 2025's most anticipated titles.
NONE SHALL INTRUDE REVIEW: WHEN RAID BOSS DREAMS MEET UNFINISHED SCHEMES
Ever wondered what it would be like to be the raid boss instead of the hero? None Shall Intrude answers that question with a deck-building roguelite that has more potential than a dragon's hoard and more rough edges than its scales.
RTX 5090 STOCK SITUATION: WHEN "PAPER LAUNCH" MEETS "PAPER WEIGHT"
Ever wondered what it would be like if Nvidia made their graphics cards rarer than a politician telling the truth? Well wonder no more, because the RTX 5090 is about to make the crypto mining crisis look like a surplus sale at Best Buy.
UNCLE CHOP'S ROCKET SHOP REVIEW - WHEN IKEA MANUALS MEET SPACE CAPITALISM
Ever wondered what would happen if someone turned Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes into a single-player game and added a healthy dose of crushing space capitalism? Well, Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop answers that question with a uniquely addictive blend of manual reading, frantic repairs, and just enough existential dread to keep you coming back for more.
UNKNOWN 9: AWAKENING CRASHES AND BURNS - DEVELOPER THROWS IN THE TOWEL
In what's turning out to be yet another rough start to the year for gaming industry workers, Reflector Entertainment has announced they're pulling the plug on their next project and laying off more staff after their debut game Unknown 9: Awakening failed to make an impact (SPOILER ALERT: THE GAME WAS MORE "UNKNOWN" THAN THEY HOPED).
DOOM: THE DARK AGES RELEASE DATE LEAKED - MEDIEVAL DEMON SLAYING ARRIVES THIS MAY
A now-deleted article from French gaming website Gamekult has apparently spilled the unholy beans about DOOM: The Dark Ages' release date, claiming our medieval demon-slaying adventure will kick off on May 15th, 2025.
CLICK MAGE REVIEW - WHERE MANUAL LABOR MEETS MAGICAL CHARM (AND CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME)
Ever wondered what would happen if someone took the essence of idle games, removed the idle part, but somehow still made it addictively fun? Click Mage answers that question with its charming pixel art world and a gameplay loop that will have you saying "just one more upgrade" until 3 AM (MY SLEEP SCHEDULE DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE).
GENSHIN IMPACT DEVELOPER HIT WITH $20M FINE - TURNS OUT GAMBLING WITH ANIME WAIFUS ISN'T CHILD-FRIENDLY
The FTC has finally caught up with HoYoverse's gacha shenanigans, slapping the Genshin Impact developer with a hefty $20 million fine for allegedly tricking kids into gambling their parents' credit cards away on virtual lottery tickets (LOOK MA, MY GAMBLING ADDICTION HAS ANIME GRAPHICS!).
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 LINEUP LEAKS - MARIO KART ISN'T THE ONLY THING COOKING IN NINTENDO'S KITCHEN
Ever wondered what would happen if Nintendo decided to throw every third-party publisher into a room and said "Hey, want to port literally everything you've got?" (SPOILER ALERT: APPARENTLY THEY DID EXACTLY THAT)
HEROES OF HAMMERWATCH II REVIEW: WHEN PIXEL ART MEETS PAIN (IN A GOOD WAY)
Ever wondered what would happen if Diablo and Rogue Legacy had a baby, then raised it on a strict diet of pixel art and masochism? Well, Heroes of Hammerwatch II is here to answer that question with a resounding "Get ready to die... a lot."
MY SUMMER CAR REVIEW: FINLAND'S DEADLIEST HOME VIDEOS
Ever wondered what would happen if IKEA made a car and gave you the instructions in Finnish? My Summer Car answers that question with a resounding "Perkele!" while throwing a wrench at your head and then making you walk 10 kilometers to retrieve it.
THE RANGERS IN THE SOUTH REVIEW - YOUR SANITY GOES TO DIE
Ever wondered what would happen if Diablo and Vampire Survivors had a pixel art baby that was raised by a solo developer with an unhealthy obsession with permadeath, then sent that baby to the School of Roguelike Hard Knocks? Well, The Rangers in the South answers that question, and the result is a beautiful mess of ambition, charm, and just enough jank to keep you on your toes.