Epic Games Store has two new free games, neither of which is particularly notable, however, Steam users apparently like both as both have positive ratings over on Steam. In fact, one game currently has a 100% approval rating. One of these two games is The Big Con, the other Town of Salem 2. Both are free between now and this time next Thursday, April 25. Once claimed, each free game is yours to keep, no strings attached. All you need is an EGS account, which is free, and you need to act within the aforementioned window of opportunity. That's it. For those unfamiliar with these two games, The ..read more

Stunlock Studios’ V Rising exits early access next month for PC, and while the Legacy of Castlevania content is getting attention, the launch update features tons of other new content. It includes the Ruins of Mortium, an end-game zone where players battle the Legion of Noctum, Dracula’s generals and eventually the head bloodsucker himself. Some new gameplay is available, showcasing the various enemies and bosses players will face. Though it doesn’t explain the unique parts of Mortium, the official website describes the area as rife with dynamic conflict events. By defeating the Noctum and cl ..read more

Baldur’s Gate 3 has been the biggest success story Larian Studios has seen to date, having enjoyed universal critical acclaim and impressive sales to match, but with its next steps, the developer is looking to head into uncharted territories. Larian founder and Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke revealed last month that the studio’s next game wouldn’t be related to the Dungeons and Dragons IP, and the team has now provided further tidbits on where it’s headed next. In a Steam post detailing upcoming content for Baldur’s Gate 3 – including modding tools, new evil endings, and more – Larian a ..read more

EA has revealed the first information on its upcoming racing game EA Sports F1 24. The game will be released on May 31, earlier than in previous years, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. The game’s main new feature is called EA Sports Dynamic Handling, and promises more a more realistic feel ..read more

Yesterday’s Indie World Showcase may have led to disappointment (yet again) for Hollow Knight fans, but the announcement of SteamWorld Heist 2 is still noteworthy. Thunderful’s sequel retains the turn-based tactical shooting of the original, but with a pirate setting, naval combat, free exploration and a new Job system to customize crewmate abilities in new ways. Thankfully, the wait for new details and “insights” won’t be long, as the developer has confirmed several deep dives to discuss features, gameplay and lore in the coming weeks. The first Feature Deepdive goes live on May 3rd and shou ..read more

Bethesda has removed Denuvo anti-tamper technology from the PC version of Ghostwire: Tokyo. It was removed from the Tango Gameworks title on April 17, according to the independent Steam tracking service SteamDB. Denuvo was added to the game last April, over a year after its original release. It arrived as part of a wider update which also introduced new story missions, combat abilities and a rogue-lite ‘Spider’s Thread’ mode. The DRM tech has been the source of controversy for some time now, as some players believe it can have an adverse effect on PC game performance. Security software compan ..read more

Human Fall Flat 2’s release has been delayed to 2026. Publisher Devolver Digital confirmed the delay in its latest annual financial report, which was published on Thursday. “Human Fall Flat 2, the anticipated sequel to the global hit, will not now be released in 2025,” it said. “We remain very excited about this title which we believe will set us up for an even stronger 2026.” Like the upcoming sequel, the original Human Fall Flat was developed by No Brake Games, but it was published by Curve Digital. The game was released in 2016 and had shipped 50 million copies across PC, console and mobil ..read more

Warhorse Studios will be announcing its next game today, and reports indicate it’s a sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance, its open-world medieval action RPG. Said reports appear legitimate, with an IGN video preview seemingly going live early. It’s since been pulled, but you can check it out courtesy of Reddit. Launching in 2024, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 showcases a character leaving their village to become more than just a peasant. They’re heavily implied to become a chivalrous knight, though another character warns that such a life can end before it starts. The title card at the end indi ..read more

Cities Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order says that it is sorry for the current condition of the city building sequel, as it lays out plans to heal its relationship with the CS2 community. Purchasers of the first Cities Skylines 2 DLC, Beach Properties, will be refunded, and the pack itself will be available for free going forward. Likewise, owners of the Cities Skylines 2 Ultimate Edition will receive additional material, as Colossal Order affirms that its focus now is on repairing and rectifying the base CS2 game before releasing any further paid expansions. The release of the Bridges and ..read more

Developer Thekla has revealed that the launch for Braid: Anniversary Edition is being pushed back from its originally-planned April 30 release date for the PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Netflix versions to May 14. The Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions are also being delayed, albeit to one day later at May 15. Braid: Anniversary Edition was originally announced for modern platforms all the way back in 2020. The re-release of the game will include quite a few new features, including repainted art, new animations, and more detailed environments. The game will also include new gameplay e ..read more