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The emerging roguelike tactics genre has evolved quickly in just a few short years. 2018’s Into the Breach found the perfect blend of traditional turn-based strategy mechanics and a procedural roguelike structure, and we’ve seen the subgenre spin off in a dozen other directions since then. 2020’s Othercide introduced more modern tactical and roguelike systems, such as time-based initiatives and a bigger focus on meta progression via upgrades, while 2021’s Wildermyth set itself apart by emphasizing story and character....

Is a League of Legends champion crossing over to become a Valorant agent? A thorn on the side? A cryptic clue about Valorant agent 26 has appeared on theAbyss map. Introduced withpatch 9.02on Jun 23, 2025, a strange transformation has occurred to one of the map’s inactive teleporters. Now covered in vines and containing an unidentified object, this anomaly has ignited speculation about the new Valorant agent. The peculiar elements bear striking similarities to a certainLeague of Legendschampion, fueling theories of a potential crossover....

Is Wuthering Waves playable on Steam Deck? Compatibility explained Not the best platform. Many Steam Deck users are asking this question: “IsWuthering Wavesplayable on Steam Deck?” As you may know, Kuro Games’ open-world ARPG is available on PC and mobile, with a promised PlayStation release. If you own a Steam Deck or are looking to purchase one but don’t know whether the game is playable on this device, you have come to the right place....

League of Legends Rhaast, Dota 2 Shopkeeper voice actor dies at 64 Rest easy, brother. American voice actor Sam Mowry, known for his work in video games, passed away on August 01, 2025, at the age of 64. He suffered a cardiac arrest during preparations for surgery to address blocked arteries according to areport by arts and culture journal Oregon ArtsWatch. Sam’s voice acting legacy was commemorated by Riot Games, the game developer ofLeague of Legends....

Atomic Heartcomposer Mick Gordon has shared that he is donating his entire fee from the game to the Australian Red Cross' Ukraine Crisis appeal to “stand up for what is right and to help those in need”. This comes amidst allegations that Mundfish has ties to sanctioned companies and is evenharvesting datafor Russia, something it denied last month, labelling the claims “outdated and wrong”. Gordon did not address these allegations himself, and stated that “Working with Mundfish is an absolute delight, as they prioritise imagination and artistic freedom”....

Minecraftplayers have been using the new armor trims to make the helmets from the hit franchiseTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Armor trims are a brand new feature in the game, having just been announced for Update 1.20, currently scheduled to release at some point later this year. Minecraft is a sandbox game which allows players to build and create their own virtual worlds. The most impressive aspect of the game is of course the creativity of its players, many having used the famous building blocks to create incredible structures and designs....

Netflixco-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said in a recent interview withBloombergthat the streaming giant has “never cancelled a successful show”. This statement is absolute rubbish, and represents a woefully corporate definition of success that has been dragging down original content for several years. Success doesn’t equate to artistic achievement or compelling stories for Netflix, but sheer numbers as consumers keep coming back for more seasons while surrendering themselves to the algorithm....

Now that we’re into 2023, people are looking forward to the excellent variety of titles that are scheduled to release over the next year.Payday 3is one such title, and developer Starbreeze Studios wants to make damn sure that you all remember it’s coming out later this year, so has released a very short teaser trailer reconfirming its release window.The trailer was first posted to the official Payday Twitter account, but unfortunately doesn’t give us any additional info about the game itself....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfeature dozens of new shinies to hunt, most notably the newly introduced Paradox Pokemon. While certain shiny Paradox Pokemon are easily amongthe hardest shinies to hunt, they are definitely worth the effort and Sparkling Power sandwiches. RELATED:Is Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask DLC Worth It? These shiny Paradox Pokemon are much more colorful than Violet’s chrome-shaded shinies, and they certainly offer some fabulous tweaks that will have you jumping for joy when you spot one among a crowd....

Right now there is one unreleased Pokemon in the Unite public test server, Comfey, and we don’t know any of the Pokemon that are coming after it. Since the start of Year 2, developer Timi Studio Group has always kept players informed of the next three Pokemon coming to the game. But now it’s broken from the pattern, choosing instead to keep us in the dark about future Unite Licenses. Dragapult launched last week, meaning Comfey is only a week or two away....

Sometimes video game designers are purposely non-descriptive of their player characters. This is sometimes to make the character feel as bland as possible, so the player assumes the identity.Half-Lifedid this even though they named the player,Doomis the epitome of this, and… well we can’t complain aboutPac-Manbecause they actually gave him a backstory. RELATED:Video Game Villians Who Could Become Protagonists With sequels and lore outside of games being tacked on, some initial nondescript characters need some reworking to make the gaming experience richer....

I’m spending the week in Montreal, Canada for theRainbow Six SiegeInvitational. This weekend, a selection of teams are competing to be crowned the best tactical shooters in the world. Even as a relative outsider to the realm of Rainbow, the infectious passion of each competing country has me wrapped up in a game that I haven’t experienced first-hand since my final years of university. It has evolved with the addition of countless new operators and a charming crossover appeal - but the core of strategic teamwork and tactical gunplay remains untouched, and it still excels....

Mario Kart 8 Deluxeis one of the best-selling titles on theNintendo Switch. Selling over 45 million copies, it is safe to say that the fans are enjoying everything this game offers,especially those younger fans. This includes the returning tracks introduced in each wave of the Booster Course DLC. RELATED:Mario Kart: Every Game In The Franchise From Worst To Best, Officially Ranked While both Wave 1 and 2 featured some fantastic tracks from across the series, like Coconut Mall, that fans have enjoyed the return of....