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  • Guardians Arrive on Xbox The Relic: First Guardian Ascends!

    Guardians Arrive on Xbox The Relic: First Guardian Ascends!

    The wait is over — your destiny expands! Developer Project Cloud Games and publisher Perp Games are proud to announce that The Relic: First Guardian has landed on Xbox Series X|S, following its successful launch on PlayStation 5 and PC back on July 31st. And this isn’t just a port — it arrives with a host of improvements shaped by player feedback.

    Step into the dark fantasy realm of Arsilthus as the heroic First Guardian — and save a world consumed by corruption and void.

    What Is The Relic: First Guardian?

    Once a prosperous kingdom, Arsilthus fell into ruin when the sacred Great Relic was shattered, tearing open a void that swallowed the land. You are the last hope: the First Guardian, tasked with recovering the relic’s scattered fragments, closing the rift, and restoring light to a dying world.

    • Soulslike action-RPG combat — challenging, weighty, and deeply rewarding
    • Vast interconnected world — explore fallen kingdoms, cursed forests, and ash-choked ruins
    • Grow your Guardian — unlock skills, customise your build, and forge your playstyle
    • Rich, mysterious lore — uncover the secrets of Arsilthus as you fight to save it
    • Meaningful progression — every fragment recovered reshapes the world around you

    Xbox Edition — Better Than Ever

    Since the initial PS5/PC launch, the team has rolled out continuous updates — and the Xbox version launches with all those improvements built right in:

    ImprovementDetails
    Movement & Combat — Smoother, more responsive controls and animations
    Visuals — Enhanced shadows, draw distance, and detail levels across all modes
    Performance — Optimised frame rates and stability on both Xbox Series X and S
    Bug Fixes & Polish — General quality-of-life and balance tweaks
    Xbox Extras — Quick Resume support + Xbox Play Anywhere (share progress between console and PC)
    Bonus Content — Includes The Night of the Unextinguished Flame expansion at no extra cost

    Platform & Pricing

    PlatformReleasePrice
    PlayStation 531 July 2026£29.99
    PC (Steam)31 July 2026£29.99
    Xbox Series X|S25 September 2026 — OUT NOW£29.99
    Nintendo Switch 29 October 2026£29.99

    The price dropped permanently to £29.99 across all platforms from 26 August — no special sale, just the new standard.

    Your Quest Begins

    “The Relic is broken. The void is spreading. You are the First Guardian — and you are not too late.”

    Every fragment you recover brings Arsilthus closer to restoration — but every step draws you deeper into the mystery of why the Relic fell in the first place. The darkness hides more than monsters…

    Ready to Defend Arsilthus?

    Grab The Relic: First Guardian today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, or Steam. The journey awaits — and the world needs you.

    Find out more here

    #TheRelicFirstGuardian #Arsilthus #ProjectCloudGames #PerpGames #XboxSeriesX #Soulslike #ActionRPG #DarkFantasy #XboxPlayAnywhere #GamingNews #techmash

  • Princess Power — PRINCESS VANGUARD Demo Charges onto Steam! Full Game in Development

    Princess Power — PRINCESS VANGUARD Demo Charges onto Steam! Full Game in Development

    Charge forth! Japanese indie creator Kinakoboo has unleashed a free public demo for PRINCESS VANGUARD, their vibrant 2D top-down action RPG, arriving on Steam 23 September 2026 (Japan Standard Time) — and the full adventure is still in active development.

    Lead the Vanguard — Chapter 1 Ready to Play Now

    PRINCESS VANGUARD casts you alongside a band of elemental heroines, fighting to rescue princesses captured by the Demon Army and save the world. The newly launched demo delivers Chapter 1 — a fast, action-packed introduction to the game’s fluid combat and heroic lineup.

    Playable in the Demo:

    • Four unique princesses with distinct fighting styles:
      • Eris — Sword: Balanced, all-rounder combat
      • Lilith — Spear: Long reach, piercing strikes
      • Terra — Hammer: Heavy blows, crowd control
      • Mai — Katana: Fast, precise strikes
    • Battle hordes of foes, read attack cues, dodge, and counter
    • Face off against powerful bosses with learnable patterns
    • Full language support: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

    What’s Yet to Come

    The fifth princess, real-time character switching, and powerful Linked SP team attacks are reserved for the full release — giving you plenty to look forward to as development continues.

    Grab the free demo right now:

    Add it to your wishlist to stay updated on progress toward the full game launch!

    Find out more here

    #PRINCESSVANGUARD #Kinakoboo #SteamDemo #IndieRPG #ActionRPG #2DGame #JapaneseIndie #PrincessVanguard #IndieDev #FreeDemo #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Fast, Furious & Unstoppable — Stupid Never Dies: Gameplay Deep Dive! Out Oct 21

    Fast, Furious & Unstoppable — Stupid Never Dies: Gameplay Deep Dive! Out Oct 21

    SEGA and developer GPTRACK50 have dropped an explosive new video where Director Eiichiro Sasaki pulls back the curtain on Stupid Never Dies — their upcoming pop-punk action-RPG — revealing exactly how our favourite zombie underdog Davy rises from the bottom of the heap to challenge the King of All Monsters. It’s fast, it’s loud, and it lands October 21, 2026.

    Blazing Fast Growth — Power Up, Run Deep, Get Stronger Every Time

    The game’s core philosophy is simple: you never stop growing. Sasaki walks us through the loop that keeps every run feeling fresh and wildly rewarding:

    • Start from Scratch, Rise Like a Rocket — Each dive into the underworld begins with Davy back at Level 1. But here’s the twist: your levelling speed permanently accelerates the further you progress across attempts
    • Exponential Power — What took hours early on takes minutes later. A single defeated foe can send you surging through multiple levels, unlocking three skill choices at every milestone
    • Permanent Upgrades — Return to the hub between runs to spend resources on gear, body enhancements, and lasting boosts that make the next descent even deadlier
    • Choose Your Path — The underworld is a layered, shifting maze. Pick your routes, skip layers, and hunt for the loot and abilities that match your playstyle

    Meet the Underdog — Davy vs. the King of All Monsters

    Davy isn’t your typical hero — he’s the lowest-ranking zombie, a nobody who falls for a frozen girl named Julia and decides to storm hell itself to bring her back. Standing in his way is the King of All Monsters (KOM), ruler of the underworld and the ultimate showdown waiting at the end of your journey.

    What makes the fight feel yours:

    • Countless Builds — Absorb enemy powers, equip wild mutations, and mix-and-match abilities to craft your perfect monster-slayer
    • Pop-Punk Energy — The soundtrack matches the chaos: punchy, rebellious, and never letting up
    • Dark Comedy Heart — It’s a story about being the smallest, dumbest thing in a dungeon full of nightmares — and refusing to stay down
    • Action-Packed Combat — Fluid, high-speed brawling where speed and transformation turn Davy from zero to hero

    Release Details

    • Launch: October 21, 2026
    • Platforms: PlayStation 5 / PC (Steam)
    • Video: Watch the new “Deep Bite” gameplay breakdown now
    • Demo: “First Bite” demo available now — try before you buy

    They say you can’t fight fate. Davy didn’t get the memo. The underdog rises October 21 — are you ready to die trying?

    Find out more here

    #StupidNeverDies #SEGA #GPTRACK50 #EiichiroSasaki #ActionRPG #PopPunk #Zombie #IndieDev #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Polished Before Pursuit — Drinkbox Studios’ Blighted Moves to 2027!

    Polished Before Pursuit — Drinkbox Studios’ Blighted Moves to 2027!

    Acclaimed indie powerhouse Drinkbox Studios — creators of Guacamelee!, Severed, and Nobody Saves the World — has confirmed that their psychedelic Western action-RPG Blighted will now launch in 2027, moving beyond its previously planned fall 2026 window. The team shared the news alongside a fresh developer deep dive into the game’s sprawling, interconnected world.

    Why the Extra Time? Simply — Excellence

    In their fourth official Blighted devlog, Drinkbox’s Josh Davis was refreshingly straightforward:

    “The team has been working hard (and growing!) but we feel we still need a bit more time to polish and tune the game before launch. With this in mind, we’ve decided to shift our release to 2027.”

    No drastic overhaul, no fresh content sprawl — just careful tuning, thoughtful polish, and the belief that players deserve the finest version of the experience possible. The studio reassures fans: one more exciting dev update is still planned before 2026 wraps.

    Fresh World — New Details Revealed

    Alongside the release adjustment, the team pulled back the curtain on how Blighted’s Metroidvania-style world actually works:

    Watcher’s Peak — Your Home Amidst the Chaos

    Your permanent hub and safe haven. Here, you can:

    • Rest at the last living Memory Tree
    • Bring upgrade items to permanently strengthen your character
    • Invite NPCs you meet out in the world — they’ll settle in, support your upgrades, and share their stories

    Memory Trees — Checkpoints with Character

    Scattered throughout the sprawling handcrafted levels, these aren’t just fast-travel nodes — they’re places to reflect, upgrade, customise your gear, and chart your next destination. Shortcuts open permanently as you grow stronger.

    Abilities — Navigate What Once Blocked You

    True to Metroidvania design, paths initially sealed — gaps too wide, doors too strange — open permanently as you acquire new abilities. The example revealed: Power Parry — once purely combat-focused, now also lets you traverse environmental hazards, rewriting which routes you can blaze through on every subsequent playthrough.

    Freedom of Exploration

    Even on your first run, you choose which level to tackle next. Stuck somewhere? Switch areas entirely — Blighted respects your pace and curiosity.

    Platforms & Outlook

    • Release Window: Sometime in 2027
    • Confirmed Platforms: PC (Steam) + Nintendo Switch 2
    • More News: Another winter devlog before year’s end; fuller updates throughout 2027
    • Comfort: Co-op supported — both online and shared-screen local

    Worth the Wait

    From the Toronto studio responsible for some of indie gaming’s most vibrantly unforgettable experiences, Blighted promises another bold journey — one now arriving when truly ready. The wait, Drinkbox assures, will be worthwhile.

    Find out more here

    #Blighted #DrinkboxStudios #IndieGame #Metroidvania #ActionRPG #Guacamelee #NobodySavesTheWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Soar as a Hero — UNDEFEATED: Genesis Reveals New Look & Playable Demo

    Soar as a Hero — UNDEFEATED: Genesis Reveals New Look & Playable Demo

    Publisher Chorus Worldwide and Osaka-based independent studio Indie-us Games have unveiled a fresh new look at UNDEFEATED: Genesis during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 — and you can try it right now on Steam. The expansive superhero action RPG is set to arrive on Steam and PlayStation 5 in 2027.

    Power Alone Does Not Make a Hero — Choice Does

    You are Albert “Al” Hartree, an ordinary student suddenly struck by a meteor and transported to Voltissia — a breathtaking alien world where a cataclysm centuries ago left advanced civilisations in ruins and unleashed ferocious mutants across the land. Gifted with extraordinary powers, Al must protect the Enelf — the planet’s surviving people — and discover what it truly means to be a hero.

    • Fly freely anywhere — soar across vast landscapes, dive from the stratosphere, and move seamlessly between ground and sky with speed and momentum
    • Master incredible abilities — unlock and upgrade superpowers that reshape how you explore, fight, and survive
    • Explore a living alien world — from shattered cities and ancient forests to towering peaks, every region holds secrets, threats, and allies
    • Spectacular combat — battle colossal foes and hordes of mutants in fast, dynamic fights where flight and power combine to devastating effect
    • A hero’s journey — grow from a confused newcomer into Voltissia’s greatest hope in a story of courage, community, and belonging

    Demo Live Now — Wishlist Today!

    The new trailer premiered during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, and a playable demo is available immediately on Steam — giving you your first taste of flight and power.

    Table

    TitleUNDEFEATED: Genesis
    DeveloperIndie-us Games (Osaka, Japan)
    PublisherChorus Worldwide Games
    Release2027
    PlatformsPC (Steam) & PlayStation 5
    DemoPlayable now on Steam
    Steam Pagehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2088020/UNDEFEATED_Genesis
    PS5 Pagestore.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011831

    Built by the core team behind the beloved 2019 freeware hit UNDEFEATED, this is the first premium entry in a planned trilogy of superhero adventures — bigger, bolder, and built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.

    The sky is calling. The people need you. Will you answer? Take flight — and become UNDEFEATED.

    Find out more here

    #UNDEFEATEDGenesis #IndieusGames #ChorusWorldwide #SuperheroGame #ActionRPG #PCGamingShow #TokyoDirect #Steam #PS5 #IndieGames #techmash

  • Relicfall: Bullet Heaven Meets Deep ARPG Buildcrafting — Public Playtest Registration Is Open!

    Relicfall: Bullet Heaven Meets Deep ARPG Buildcrafting — Public Playtest Registration Is Open!

    Buckle up, action-roguelite fans — something special has just landed on Steam. Solo developer Liviu Globa has officially opened registration for the upcoming public playtest of Relicfall, a brand-new PC game that blends white-knuckle bullet heaven horde combat with the deep character customisation of an action RPG.

    What Is Relicfall?

    Relicfall merges the best of two worlds: the non-stop, high-energy combat of a bullet heaven — where you face down escalating waves of enemies — with rich, rewarding progression systems that keep growing long after each run ends.

    Here’s what makes it stand out:

    • Fast-paced horde combat — battle swarms of foes, earn experience, and unlock devastating new powers on the fly
    • Deep buildcrafting — combine relics, passive skill trees, and class specialisations to craft your perfect playstyle
    • Randomised loot — gear comes with ARPG-style rarity tiers and unique affixes, so every drop can change how you play
    • Persistent progression — experience earned in each adventure contributes to permanent character growth, letting you get stronger between runs

    What’s In the Playtest?

    The public playtest will give players an early look at Relicfall’s core systems, including multiple playable professions, class forging, relic customisation, randomised equipment, and persistent progression — all with increasingly challenging combat encounters to master.

    How To Join

    It’s simple: head over to the Relicfall Steam page, wishlist the game, and select the option to request access to the playtest. You’ll be notified once your access is granted — and you’ll be among the first to help shape the game as development progresses.

    Relicfall is being built exclusively for PC via Steam, and this playtest is your chance to dive in early, share feedback, and help polish the experience before full release.

    Don’t miss your shot — register today and start your Relicfall journey.

    Find out more here

    #Relicfall #BulletHeaven #Roguelite #ARPG #IndieDev #Steam #Playtest #PCGaming #IndieGame #ActionRPG #techmash

  • Escape the Alien Mothership: Free Demo for 3D Isometric Roguelike ‘abducted’ Hits Steam!

    Escape the Alien Mothership: Free Demo for 3D Isometric Roguelike ‘abducted’ Hits Steam!

    Indie game enthusiasts and roguelike fans have a fresh cosmic challenge to dive into. Independent developer Super Subatomic Games has officially announced the release of the free playtest demo for abducted, their upcoming 3D isometric roguelike action RPG, now available to download on Steam.

    Crafted by industry veterans with decades of experience at powerhouses like EA, Sega, and Zynga, abducted throws players headfirst into sci-fi survival action where strategy, adaptability, and high-octane combat are the keys to staying alive.

    Fight Your Way Back to Earth

    The premise of abducted is simple, high-stakes, and endlessly replayable: you’ve been snatched from Earth by aliens and trapped aboard a colossal, hostile mothership. To return home, you must navigate through a labyrinth of dangerous sectors, destroy armies of security robots, locate the drop ship, and make your escape.

    However, escaping won’t be easy. True to its roguelike DNA, every single level in abducted is procedurally generated. You’ll never experience the same layout twice—some floors are sprawling networks crammed with deadly machine bosses, while others offer tight corridors packed with crucial survival resources.

    Key Gameplay Features

    • 3D Isometric Action RPG Combat: Fast-paced hack-and-slash tactical combat viewed from a crisp 3D isometric perspective.
    • Strict Inventory & Loadout Management: You can only carry a few weapons at a time. Choosing between melee weapons, projectile guns, and specialised tools requires strategic thinking—especially when facing tough robot bosses with specific elemental weaknesses.
    • Synergistic Weapon Combinations: Combine and upgrade your weapons to trigger complementary damage effects and destroy elite enemies faster.
    • Procedural Level Generation: Infinite replayability powered by randomly generated layouts, enemy spawns, loot chests, and resource placements.
    • Companion Helper Drone: An audio-visual helper drone accompanies you through the mothership, dropping vital tactical hints, highlighting hidden loot, and ensuring you don’t miss key upgrades.
    • High-Stakes Permadeath: Resources must be managed carefully. If you die, it’s back to square one!

    What’s Inside the Steam Demo?

    The free Steam demo offers a generous taste of the chaotic action to come. Players can battle through the first 15 levels of the game to learn the ropes and face off against early robot threats.

    For players skilled enough to survive all 15 initial levels, the demo unlocks 4 exclusive bonus demo levels. These special bonus sectors are tuned for maximum mayhem, throwing higher enemy counts and advanced robot variants at players so they can sample the true, endgame chaos of the full release.

    How to Play

    The abducted demo is free to play right now on Steam for PC (note: controller support is required to play). Be sure to add the full game to your Steam Wishlist to stay updated on its official release date and pricing.

    Can you survive the robot horde and find a way back home? Head over to Steam, grab your controller, and test your skills—good luck, and don’t die!

    Find out more here

    #abducted #SuperSubatomicGames #IndieDev #SteamDemo #Roguelike #ActionRPG #IndieGame #PCGaming #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Bite, Rip, Rise: Stupid Never Dies Demo Drops Following State Of Play Reveal

    Bite, Rip, Rise: Stupid Never Dies Demo Drops Following State Of Play Reveal

    Can an underdog actually save the world from the apocalypse? Well, today, you’ll get to find out as GPTRACK50, a studio founded by veteran action game developers (led by former Resident Evil and Devil May Cry producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi), and publisher SEGA, have just dropped a playable demo for their upcoming pop-punk action-RPG, Stupid Never Dies.

    Announced during the PlayStation® State of Play Showcase, the Stupid Never Dies: First Bite Demo is available right now on PlayStation® 5 and Steam. Accompanying the announcement, the team premiered their third trailer, giving fans a deeper look into the game’s outlandish world and introducing several key characters, including the menacing Four Generals who serve the King of Monsters (KOM).

    A Bizarre Tale of Love, Ruin, and Undead Action

    Stupid Never Dies puts players in the shoes of Davy—the lowest of the low in a monster-ruled, post-apocalyptic society. Scraping by in a deserted shopping mall, Davy’s life changes forever when he discovers Julia, a human college girl frozen inside a commercial freezer, and falls in love at first sight. Driven by a desire to revive her and ask her out on a date, Davy sets off on a quest into the depths of a deadly dungeon to defeat KOM and reclaim humanity’s lost knowledge.

    What to Expect in the First Bite Demo

    The First Bite demo offers roughly two hours of fast-paced, “Blazing Fast Growth” action RPG gameplay. Players will get a taste of the core mechanics that give Stupid Never Dies its distinct pop-punk flavor:

    • Style Eat: Devour elite enemy cores to steal their powers and transform into unique fighting styles (such as Werewolf, Harpy, Golem, and Vampire).
    • Body Hack: Customise Davy’s undead body with high-tech “Overtech” cybernetics to swap out limbs, boost stats, and unlock wild skills.
    • Davy Burst: Unleash Davy’s imagination to temporarily warp reality, turning combat into an over-the-top, graffiti-styled frenzy.
    • Boss Fights: Test your skills against early boss encounters like the fire-spewing Afreet and Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers.

    Best of all for eager gamers, save data from the demo carries over to the full game when it officially launches on October 21.

    If you’re a fan of fast-paced combat, quirky humour, and stylish action, jump on Steam or the PlayStation Store today to take your first bite out of the apocalypse.

    Find out more here

    #GamingNews #StupidNeverDies #GPTRACK50 #SEGA #StateOfPlay #PS5 #Steam #ActionRPG #IndieGames #DemoRelease

  • Defend the North: A Closer Look at Hordeguard: Winds of the North

    Defend the North: A Closer Look at Hordeguard: Winds of the North

    If you are a fan of strategy, intense real-time combat, and Norse mythology, there is a new title on the horizon that deserves a spot on your Steam wishlist. Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and the ambitious two-person development team at Black Deer Games have showcased a deep dive into Hordeguard: Winds of the North, an exciting hybrid title blending tower defence, action-RPG, and strategy mechanics.

    A brand-new gameplay feature offering direct commentary from the development team gives players an in-depth preview of what to expect when stepping into this brutal, mythical world.

    A Unique Hybrid Genre

    At its core, Hordeguard: Winds of the North drops you into a race against time. Players control a powerful Viking hero tasked with establishing, expanding, and defending a village against relentless waves of monstrous mythical creatures.

    Rather than sitting back and watching towers do all the work, Hordeguard puts you directly into the action:

    • Action-RPG Combat: Get your hands dirty in hack-and-slash combat. Step onto the front lines to directly slash, defend, and lead your warband against incoming hordes.
    • Base Building & Defence: Gather resources to build fortifications, upgrade walls, erect defensive structures, and turn a fragile settlement into an impenetrable Viking stronghold.
    • RPG Progression & Strategy: As you fight and survive, earn experience to unlock upgrade cards, specialise your hero—whether as a heavy defender, master builder, or fierce warrior—and adapt your playstyle.

    The High-Stakes Core Gameplay Loop

    Every decision in Hordeguard: Winds of the North comes down to risk versus reward. Before each wave hits, players must decide how far they are willing to venture away from the safety of their gates. Exploring the harsh northern lands rewards you with essential resources and upgrades, but every passing second ticks down the clock until the next assault begins.

    The game also features a unique morale system, where maintaining the spirit of your settlement and warband is just as crucial as repairing your walls. Balancing resource gathering, base management, and hero progression creates a constantly engaging loop that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

    Stand Alone or Fight Together

    Prefer not to face the horde by yourself? Hordeguard: Winds of the North offers cooperative campaigns, allowing you to team up with a friend. Divide your responsibilities—one player can focus on gathering materials and fortifying defences while the other leads the offensive strategy—to survive the escalating waves together.

    Join the Steam Playtest Today!

    The best part? You don’t have to wait to try it out. The developers at Black Deer Games have opened the gates for a Steam Playtest, inviting strategy and action fans to test out early mechanics and share direct feedback.

    Head over to Steam, request access to the playtest, and see if you have what it takes to survive the brutal winds of the North!

    Find out more here

    #Gaming #Hordeguard #DaedalicEntertainment #techmash #BlackDeerGames #IndieGames #SteamPlaytest #PCGaming #VikingGames #TowerDefense #ActionRPG

  • The Epic Southeast Asian Action RPG Blades of Mirage Drops Free Steam Demo & New Trailer

    The Epic Southeast Asian Action RPG Blades of Mirage Drops Free Steam Demo & New Trailer

    Gamers and Action RPG enthusiasts, rejoice! Developers Agate and Red Dunes Games have officially announced that a public playable demo for their highly anticipated epic isometric ARPG, Blades of Mirage, is available right now on Steam.

    To mark the demo’s release, the teams have also unleashed a brand-new, action-packed trailer giving players a deep dive into the mystical, ancient worlds and fluid combat mechanics that await them.

    Check out the announcement trailer and read on to find out what makes Blades of Mirage a must-download on Steam today!

    A World Rooted in Southeast Asian Culture

    Unlike many traditional high-fantasy ARPGs, Blades of Mirage stands out by drawing heavy inspiration from the rich folklore, architecture, and mythos of Southeast Asian culture.

    Set across a series of breathtaking ancient islands, the game thrusts players into a mysterious realm filled with forgotten ruins, vibrant ecosystems, and formidable mythical beasts. Whether you are navigating lush, overgrown temples or traversing treacherous mountain passes, the world is designed to offer a unique blend of immersive exploration and tactical environmental navigation.

    Deep Rune-Based Customisation & Tactical Combat

    If you love tailoring your playstyle to perfection, Blades of Mirage brings a refreshing level of depth to isometric combat:

    • Rune-Based System: Swap, combine, and upgrade ancient runes to forge unique skill combinations. Whether you prefer swift, elemental-infused blade strikes, powerful crowd-control magic, or defensive parry builds, the rune system allows for endless experimentation.
    • Dynamic Puzzle-Driven Encounters: Combat isn’t just about button-mashing. Blades of Mirage integrates puzzle-driven mechanics directly into boss fights and enemy encounters. Players will need to read patterns, interact with environmental mechanics, and solve real-time tactical challenges in the heat of battle to prevail.
    • Fluid Isometric Action: Expect fast-paced, responsive combat that rewards precise timing, dodging, and strategic skill deployment.

    Try the Demo on Steam Today!

    The new public demo gives PC players a firsthand look at the opening chapters of the adventure, offering a taste of the island exploration, rune crafting, and challenging combat encounters.

    If you’re a fan of isometric action RPGs like Diablo, Titan Quest, or Hades, Blades of Mirage should be at the top of your Steam Wishlist.

    Head over to the Blades of Mirage Steam Page today to download the free demo and experience the adventure for yourself!

    #BladesOfMirage #IndieGames #SteamDemo #GamingNews #ARPG #Agate #RedDunesGames #ActionRPG #PCGaming #TechMash #GamingCommunity

  • Hip-Hop Meets Yokai Magic: Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Slashes onto Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2!

    Hip-Hop Meets Yokai Magic: Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Slashes onto Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2!

    Retro gamers and Action RPG enthusiasts, get ready to drop the needle and draw your blades! Publisher Clear River Games—renowned for bringing classic and retro gems to modern platforms—has teamed up with legendary Japanese developer and publisher City Connection to officially announce Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade.

    Serving as a spiritual successor to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle, this fresh entry infuses the long-running series with an intoxicating “Yokai × 90s Hip-Hop” fusion. Get ready to battle dancing spirits, rack up crazy combos, and save Princess Sakura in a vibrant, stylised world where traditional Japanese folklore meets 90s street culture and funky beats.

    Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming hack ‘n’ slash Action RPG!

    Groovy Beats & High-Octane Hack ‘n’ Slash Action

    The story begins with a classic setup—Princess Sakura has been kidnapped! However, this is no ordinary rescue mission; it’s a full-on yokai dance party. Led by the Yokai Supreme Commander, Nurari Pyoko, hordes of mythological creatures are ready to party… and fight.

    Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade pairs retro pixel-art characters with modern 3D environments, bringing fast-paced combat to life:

    • Fluid Combat & Aerial Moves: Leap across platforms and crush foes with nostalgic aerial stomps, execute multi-hit melee combos, or fire off unlimited ranged attacks.
    • Diverse Weaponry: A broad arsenal of unique ninja gear with distinct attack animations lets you customise your playstyle.
    • Rad Ninpo Ultimate Skills: Unleash nine ultimate skills, each featuring 5 deep upgrade tiers to decimate screen-clearing waves of enemies.
    • The Yokai Night Parade Special Rules: Step through glowing torii gates inside dungeons to enter special rulesets, fight boss yokai showing off unique dance moves, and score massive loot drops!

    Deep Customisation and Endgame Content

    The action doesn’t end when the battle stops. After taking down foes across factories, yokocho alleys, onsen, and snowy mountains, you’ll head back to JaJaMaru’s Room—your customizable home base.

    Here, you can:

    • Upgrade your stats and gear.
    • Decorate your room with furniture found during dungeon runs (which also grants passive stat boosts!).
    • Dive into an extensive in-game Encyclopedia and tackle challenging endgame dungeons.

    Release Platforms & Live Demo at Gamescom

    Whether you’re playing on PC or next-gen consoles, Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade will be hitting the following platforms:

    • PC (Steam)
    • PlayStation®5
    • Nintendo®Switch 2

    Gamers attending Gamescom can get hands-on experience right now by visiting the Clear River Games booth in Hall 10.2 to try out a playable demo! If you can’t make it to the show floor, don’t sweat it—you can officially wishlist the game on Steam today.

    What do you think, gamers?

    Are you ready to blend retro ninja action with 90s hip-hop flair on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #NinjaJaJaMaru #YokaiNightParade #ClearRiverGames #CityConnection #GamingNews #RetroGaming #ActionRPG #HackAndSlash #Switch2 #PS5 #SteamGames #Gamescom #IndieGames #TechMash

  • Defy the Gods! Din’s Champion Leaves Early Access for Full PC & Linux Launch

    Defy the Gods! Din’s Champion Leaves Early Access for Full PC & Linux Launch

    Action RPG fans, rejoice! Veteran developer Soldak Entertainment has officially announced that Din’s Champion, its highly anticipated sidescrolling fantasy ARPG, has left Steam Early Access and celebrated its full Version 1.0 launch.

    As the independent studio’s ninth major release, Din’s Champion refines Soldak’s signature blend of dynamic world-building and deep role-playing mechanics, dropping players right into a high-stakes struggle for the survival of the realm. The game is available to purchase right now on Steam for Windows and Linux.

    A Living, Breathing World That Waits for No One

    In Din’s Champion, the villainous goddess Valta is scheming to consume and reshape the world. Standing as humanity’s last line of defence, players are thrust into a dynamic, constantly evolving environment where every second counts. Unlike traditional static ARPGs, the world around you continues to react and shift whether you’re actively fighting or taking a breather to build your base.

    While you are out mining resources, crafting equipment, or fortifying settlements, the forces of evil are actively plotting against you. Left unchecked, enemy factions will plan ambushes, spread deadly plagues across your towns, or build up enough power to unleash world-altering cataclysms.

    Key Features of Din’s Champion

    • Vast Character Customisation: Dive into dozens of distinct classes, each featuring its own expansive skill tree, unique strengths, and weaknesses. Tailor your build to perfection with deep equipment stats and perks.
    • Dynamic World & Consequences: Choice is at the heart of the experience. Do you drop everything to cure an outbreak in a local town, or do you head out to gather crucial resources? Every decision shifts the tide of war.
    • Base Building & NPC Recruitment: Play as a lone wanderer or build up a thriving settlement filled with an army of NPCs to help resist the oncoming horde.
    • Solo & Online Co-Op: Battle the forces of darkness alone or team up with friends in online multiplayer to survive the chaos together.
    • Evolving Enemy Forces: Fight hundreds of monster types across varied biomes, led by intelligent bosses who adapt, scheme, and escalate their attacks over time.

    Out Now on Steam

    With a “Very Positive” rating from fans during its Early Access phase, Soldak Entertainment’s latest creation combines side-scrolling action, deep crafting systems, and unpredictability into an endlessly replayable package.

    Whether you’re a long-time fan of Soldak’s dynamic RPG legacy (Din’s Curse, Doxan, Zombasite) or a gamer looking for a fresh spin on the ARPG genre, Din’s Champion offers an engaging fantasy adventure where your choices truly shape the world.

    Head over to Steam today to grab Din’s Champion for Windows or Linux and begin your quest to defeat Valta!

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