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And it will mail you checks! Jason Rohrer, developer of games likePassage,Sleep is Death, andThe Castle Doctrine, has just released his newest title,Cordial Minuet. Here’s the pitch I received: “Cordial Minuetis a two-player occult strategy game that is played online ONLY for real money.” How could I not be hooked? Cordial Minuetis free-to-download, but requires a minimum investment of $2.00 to play. Each round requires a minimum bet of a penny, with the winner taking the pot....

You know, I blink and the next thing I know,The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglassis coming out on the Nintendo DS. It seems like only yesterday we were drooling over shoddyFamitsuscans of the title, or waiting in long lines at E3 2006 to play the game (or, just waiting in the line to get a Nintendo DS carrying case). Whatever the case may be, the game will officially be in stores this coming Monday, and the Nintendo World Store is holding an event this Sunday (1 – 4 p....

Party everyday! Publisher TinyBuild announcedParty Hard Tycoonyesterday. The game is a spin-off ofParty Hardthat will see players creating and managing their own parties in an attempt to make the best party ever! No platforms have been announced, though it’s safe to assume PC will be the primary format. Included in the press release was a link to sign-up for thealpha. Along with that, publisher TinyBuild said a preview build would be available at gamescom this weekend in the indie Arena....

A welcome and natural addition Previously released as a D23 Expo exclusive back in August of 2013, the Sorcerer Mickey figure is finally seeing a wide release forDisney Infinity. Modeled after his look in Disney’s classic 1940 filmFantasia, Mickey is a separate release, and doesn’t come with his own Play Set — instead, he is only usable in Toy Box Mode. Unlike other characters that feel decidedly wasted however (likeNightmare Before Christmas’Jack), Mickey feels more natural in any given situation, and he has a fun gameplay style to boot....

Enshroudedis a hefting game, regularly asking you switch gears between building bases and fighting through dangerous dungeons. There have been plenty of times when I’ve felt the urge to change up my control scheme depending on the task — sometimes that means M+KB, sometimes that means a controller. Luckily, the PC version ofEnshroudeddoes have controller support. I’ve used Xbox controllers and an old DualShock 4 that I keep handy, and with both options, it was as easy as connecting the controller to my PC and booting up the game....

I’m always looking for a good DS adventure, and today Cyanide looks set to answer the call withDungeon Raiders, a new Cel-shaded dungeon crawler with a sense of humor and the promise of puzzles specifically designed around the DS’ unique functions. The game puts you in charge of three characters — movie-loving wizard Glandalf, rubbish thief Luigi and dullard executioner Extermino. They’ll delve into “huge” dungeons that range from pirate caves to Egyptian pyramids and Dracula’s castle....

Remember this one? Do you remember“Town”? The cutesy-looking RPG revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation late last year? Well, it appears that the latest endeavour fromPokémondeveloper Game Freak is now officiallyLittle Town Hero.What’s more, it’s hitting Nintendo Switch next month. Set in a small village “on the edge of the world”,Little Town Herois a colourful RPG which concerns young hero Axe, who tires of village life and yearns for the excitement and adventure of the big, wide world....

Backward compatibility strikes again Those with somesparetime on their hands might feel inclined to return to thealleysandguttersof Liberty City. That’s more possible now becauseGrand Theft Auto IVand its add-onsThe Lost and the DamnedandThe Ballad of Gay Tonyhave allsplitover to Xbox One through the backward compatibility program. It might be a toughdraw, asGTA IVis considered among the most tedious in theseries. Some folks thought it wasover the linehow the game always urged protagonist Niko Bellic to gobowling....

Why did it have to be more niche suits The latest issue ofFamitsu Weeklyhas revealed the next DLC suits that will arrive forGundam Versus. Those suits are Gundam Pixie and the Efreet as they appear in the gameMobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link. They’ll be arriving in early February and will be going for the usual price tag, however other details are unknown at this time. Needless to say, it’s a step in the wrong direction....

Gettin’ Cheugy With It Pokemon Scarlet& Violethas been clumsily flopping around the Nintendo Switch units of over 10 million players to date, offering up a brand new adventure of critter-catching and world exploration — But while most people are searching the internet for information pertaining to Tera Raids, Legendary Pokemon, and gym completion guides, I’m far more interested in its use of the term “Cheugy”. Visitors to the Uva Academy will chance upon the head of the place of learning, Director Clavell....

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has announced a new Warbond forHelldivers 2that launches on July 08, 2025. This one is called Chemical Agents, and it brings something to the game that it’s been missing since it was first released: chemical warfare. Helldivers 2‘s Chemical Agents Warbond introduces more cosmetics for your Hellpod, Guard Dog, and Exosuits. There are alsotwo new Stratagems, both of which spray chemicals at enemies to kill them with damage over time, resulting in the worst kind of deaths imaginable....

Folks, it’s finally happening: Arrowhead Games issued aHelldivers 2update that is, from the look of things,notall about nerfing fan-favorite gear. This hotly anticipated “experience shift” comes as part of patch 1.001.100, which buffsmostthings players wanted to return to relevancy again, and it’s a hoot. From day one onwards, balance has beenone of the biggest problemstheHelldivers 2studio has contended with. After subsequent updates have repeatedly included nerfs after nerfs, players expected the first part ofthe ominous-sounding 60-day resolution planto come up short, at the very least....

Playable on PSP and Vita This news piece is a service to both fellow JRPG fans and the smaller publishers that take the time to localize the games we like to play. For you, JRPG fan, I’m here to tell you thatClass of Heroes 2is now available on the PlayStation Network, priced at $24.99 for play on your PSP or Vita. This lovely little dungeon crawler has been fully translated and sports gameplay tweaks over the Japanese original....