Graveyard Keeper, a not-so-cozy pixel art management simulator, is now entirely free on Steam, but for a limited time. This comes amid Graveyard Keeper 2's announcement, with the original's price slashed to zero to celebrate this upcoming indie title. Often compared to Stardew Valley in style and gameplay, Graveyard Keeper is a much more hardcore and morbid experience that puts you in the shoes of, you've guessed it, a graveyard manager keeping tabs on a medieval cemetery. The game features some of the best pixel graphics I've ever seen, with shading and textures that pop out more than some traditionally rendered titles of today. The water effects are so satisfying that I'd almost stoop into my screen to try and drink it. It's just so alluring. [Hidden Content] And pretty visuals aren't the only thing the game has to offer. It has a full progression system where you craft, loot, and expand your undertaking business, explore vast areas, tackle dank dungeons, and unlock more and more technologies to help you do all of the above. Though often criticized for its challenging nature, Graveyard Keeper remains one of the most popular and successful games of its kind, which lets you sink countless hours before suddenly realizing the sun's come up. Graveyard Keeper 2, announced today, promises this and a lot more. The graphics are much better, and the gameplay loop is much more epic in scope as you're set to liberate the world from a zombie apocalypse by raising an undead army to fight in your name, all the while managing a graveyard and restoring a town to its former glory. The second game is yet to get a concrete release date, so in the meantime, you might as well play the hell out of the first one since it's free of charge. I know I will. The post Stardew Valley’s morbid cousin is getting a sequel—and the original graveyard manager is free appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Sunset Visitor, the indie dev studio behind 1000XRESIST, one of the most spectacular sleeper hits of the past few years, has just revealed Prove You're Human, a sci-fi adventure where players are tasked with "putting an AI in its place." Can you think of a better premise these days? [Hidden Content] One of 1000xRESIST's biggest strengths is its commitment to presenting original narratives in a unique way, resisting the temptations of more realistic AAA approaches. The bold stance and sublime execution earned 1000xResist popular acclaim and a Peabody Award for its immersive narrative, and Prove You're Human seems to want to take things even further. In Prove You're Human, we play as a copy of a human consciousness tasked with testing an AI that believes itself to be human. The gameplay seems to mainly take place in first-person perspective, and dares to have players answer captcha-like riddles. Chances are you hate those things, but if you know Sunset Visitor, you also know they wouldn't be doing this if they didn't have an ace up their sleeve. Image via Sunset Visitor The game's usage of regular 3D environments combined with live-action footage—maybe in an attempt to better help convey the memories or feelings that make one human, or to make telling truth from fiction even more complicated. The mixed aesthetics grant the game a beautiful but uneasy feel, like a wild dream or hallucination. While I can't really point to any clear inspiration for the AI character besides the obvious GlaDOS from the Portal series, the whole vibe of the game reminds me a lot of **** Dream Emulator for the PS1. Gameplay details are scarce at this point, but should Prove You're Human play out anything like the studio's previous title, players should expect a wide variety of twists and turns along the way. 1000xRESIST was an unprecedented experience that felt both new and highly reminiscent of the original PS1 era, where diverging from the beaten commercial path was a much more common occurrence. With Prove You're Human, Sunset Visitor seems to remain heavily faithful to their vision, and that's why it has immediately become one of my most wanted games. Prove You're Human has no confirmed release date just yet, but you can get 1000xRESIST for a more-than-reasonable price for PC on Steam while we wait. The post The makers of 1000xRESIST just unveiled Prove you’re human, and it’s giving very prescient banger appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
There are tons of amazing party games out there, but there's always room for more. After all, there are only so many rounds of Pummel Party or Gang Beasts you can play before the itch to switch things up merits scratching. Well, this week's free Epic Games Store addition, Prop Sumo, could very well be the next arena you take the homies to task in, and it's got some proper legs on it; well, if you're playing as a grandfather clock, that is. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This week's Epic Games freebie is 96%-rated on Steam, and lets you hack up robots while riding dinosaurs This week's Epic Games Store freebies are two games you probably haven't heard of, but will instantly want to try This week's shocking Epic Games Store freebie could teach you some real-life skills View the full article
Xbox frequently makes games free to keep through Xbox Game Pass, but getting a similar promotion without a subscription is a much rarer treat. Typically, free games for non-paying customers are restricted to short time windows, mostly coming in the form of Free Play Days weekends that offer access to a small selection of titles from Thursdays to Sundays. View the full article
Square Enix has deployed the FF14 patch 7.5 special site, giving us a closer look at what's to come in the next update for the MMORPG. As our eyes turn towards the FF14 8.0 expansion, set to be revealed this month at the Anaheim Fanfest event, we can already glean some pretty big hints as to what might be happening. There's already good news with the return of everyone's newest favorite character, and some teasing text descriptions promise the return of one of our allies, bearing an ominous message. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Here's everything in FF14 7.5 shown during Live Letter 91, including our first look at Beastmaster FF14 has remembered how to be an MMO again, and it doesn't have to be serious Final Fantasy 14 band The Primals will play at a huge rock festival, and I can't wait for a confused crowd to miss Temporal Stasis View the full article
Steam's Hidden Object Fest is live, and as you can tell from the trailer we've hidden (in plain sight) above, it's packed with discounts on games that require your keen eye. Search through buildings, castles, rooms, piles, you name it: The objective is to find the object. The Steam Hidden Object Fest, on now through April 13th. Go check it out now! View the full article
Steam's Hidden Object Fest is live, and as you can tell from the trailer we've hidden (in plain sight) above, it's packed with discounts on games that require your keen eye. Search through buildings, castles, rooms, piles, you name it: The objective is to find the object. The Steam Hidden Object Fest, on now through April 13th. Go check it out now! View the full article
While Overwatch fans are mainly excited about Season 2 because of the new Damage hero Sierra, there’s also interest in the new cosmetics it will be bringing. And, thanks to a recent leak, Overwatch fans can see half of the battle pass cosmetics earlier than usual. View the full article
Overworld, the AI world model company building real-time generative worlds, today announced the release of Waypoint 1.5, the latest update to its real-time world simulation system. Waypoint 1.5 expands access with support for both Mac and Windows. It introduces a streamlined local runtime and delivers real-time environments at up to 720p and 60 frames per second on consumer hardware, alongside a 360p model tier designed to run across an even broader range of gaming systems, from high-performance RTX-class GPUs to more accessible systems. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Overworld releases AI-based Waypoint 1.5 real-time world simulation system appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
Lyrical Games, the independent publisher known for the Ghostrunner series, unveiled a new trailer for Valor Mortis that stood out at the Triple-i Initiative showcase. Known for backing creatively ambitious titles, Lyrical Games offered an extensive look at the fast-paced, first-person Soulslike combat by developer One More Level, based in Kraków, Poland. The twist? It takes place in the era of Napoleon. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Valor Mortis brings Soulslike combat to the Napoleonic era appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
The Triple-i Initiative’s third showcase has come to a close, airing earlier today and bringing its engaged viewers news on 40 indie games. The reveals come from some of the world’s most creative development teams, including huge new game reveals, fan-favorite DLC announcements, release dates for upcoming games and more awesomeness. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post The Triple-i Initiative Showcase reveals news on 40 indie games appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
If Stardew Valley's player character inherited a graveyard from their grandfather instead of a rundown farm, then that game would be Graveyard Keeper. Graveyard Keeper typically costs $19.99 on Steam, but for a limited time, users will be able to claim it, download it, and keep it forever as part of Steam's Free to Keep promotion. View the full article
rt of Rally is a remarkably good little racer, seeing you bomb down trails from an isometric view. It's hard but incredibly stylish and satisfying to master. So I was very excited to see developer Funselektor (in collaboration with Strelka Games) give off-road exploration a spin with Over the Hill. From the trailers, it looks equally challenging but also oddly relaxing as you explore the wilderness. It reminds me of Mudrunner—another driving game you really should play—what with the thick mud and snow, and different tools you can use... Read more.View the full article
After years of players scraping every bit of content, discussion, and rumors for Grand Theft Auto 5, you would think we've seen just about everything already, but it turns out there are still some secrets that the cast has been holding back from revealing until recently. Coming from the same interview where Trevor's voice actor discovered his GTA Online appearance, another piece of cut content sounds like it would have been a perfect addition. View the full article
Persona 3 Reload - a game we consider to be one of the best video game remakes - has received an excellent discount on its Nintendo Switch 2 version at Amazon. Right now, Switch 2 owners can scoop up this game on ***** for $29.99, which is a huge 50% discount from its original price of $59.99 (see it here). The discount alone makes it worth picking up, but to top it all off, this deal marks its lowest price so far at Amazon. Who needs a spring ***** to score big savings, right? Head to the link below to save big on Persona 3 Reload for Switch 2 at Amazon before the discount disappears. Persona 3 Reload: Launch Edition (Nintendo Switch 2) for $30 Ever since its release, we've been very big fans of Persona 3 Reload. Our review from IGN's Michael Higham said: "A stellar visual overhaul and countless small changes and additions beyond it leave a significant impact, making Persona 3 Reload a more fully realized version of a beloved RPG. Although still dated in some respects, quality of life improvements and new features refresh its exciting turn-based combat and add depth to its touching story moments." Higham even added that it's "the kind of remake I’ve hoped for" and "after spending 70 hours to see it all the way to its conclusion, I still find it hard to believe it's real." It's no wonder, with that kind of praise, that it landed on our list of the best video game remakes. As for how it ended up on our list of the best video game remakes, we said that "in terms of a full-on remake, Persona 3 Reload is the first [game in the series] to have undergone a complete overhaul." It took "the game’s foundational bullets and rechambered them into a much more stylish weapon — one that borrowed the best-in-class UI and menu systems of Persona 5 and rebuilt its colorful high-school surroundings and spooky shadow realm from the ground up." If you're a Switch 2 owner who's been hoping to add it to your library, now is a great time. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article
A brand new free-to-play Borderlands game has suddenly launched today on iPhone, and you'd be forgiven for not knowing it was due for release. The game was quietly published today by mobile giant Zynga, though is developed by British studio NaturalMotion, which previously worked on Star Wars: Hunters. Right now, Borderlands Mobile currently exists on the App Store as part of a "limited-time test", according to a statement about the game sent to Gematsu — something that also reveals Borderlands creator Gearbox was involved simply in an advisory role. Described as a free-to-play "epic looter shooter", Borderlands Mobile is currently only available on iPhone (there's no Android version, yet) and only in the US. We've tried accessing the game from elsewhere, but simply get an error message stating that it's unavailable in the region. "Create Mayhem YOUR way!" reads an official blurb. "Loot wild weapons and blast enemies in this mobile Borderlands experience. Join other Vault Hunters in an ever-evolving universe to fight greedy corporations and open legendary Vaults. This action-packed looter shooter brings the signature chaos, art style, and gun-slinging adventure to mobile for the first time! "Hunt down legendary loot drops and power up your abilities to customize the way you play," the blurb continues. "Use everything from pistols to rocket launchers to make your enemies wish they never crossed your path! Master devastating action gameplay that's been fully optimized for mobile. Fight skags, bandits, and bosses as you battle through a variety of exciting mission types, including Campaign Missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter." Right now, there's little else announced about the game. There's no trailer, and curiously no mention of its existence at all from any of Borderlands' official social media accounts, which seem busy posting about Borderlands 4 updates instead. [Hidden Content] has high hopes it'll be enough to draw back fans. In the meantime, if you give Borderlands Mobile a go, let us know what you think. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article
It's Megadungeon Month at Backerkit, which means the crowdfunding platform is flooded with ultra-huge TTRPG dungeons. Among them are many that'll appeal to D&D history nerds. Two separate campaigns promised sprawling, unpublished dungeons from D&D creator Gary Gygax, while another 'metadungeon' translates the entire history of tabletop RPGs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Critical Role 4 characters ranked by how much they'll make me ugly cry D&D just gave us a giant Godzilla Druid subclass, but is it any good? D&D loving astronaut shows us how to roll a D20 in space View the full article
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Graveyard Keeper, a not-so-cozy pixel art management simulator, is now entirely free on Steam, but for a limited time. This comes amid Graveyard Keeper 2's announcement, with the original's price slashed to zero to celebrate this upcoming indie title. Often compared to Stardew Valley in style and gameplay, Graveyard Keeper is a much more hardcore and morbid experience that puts you in the shoes of, you've guessed it, a graveyard manager keeping tabs on a medieval cemetery. The game features some of the best pixel graphics I've ever seen, with shading and textures that pop out more than some traditionally rendered titles of today. The water effects are so satisfying that I'd almost stoop into my screen to try and drink it. It's just so alluring. [Hidden Content] And pretty visuals aren't the only thing the game has to offer. It has a full progression system where you craft, loot, and expand your undertaking business, explore vast areas, tackle dank dungeons, and unlock more and more technologies to help you do all of the above. Though often criticized for its challenging nature, Graveyard Keeper remains one of the most popular and successful games of its kind, which lets you sink countless hours before suddenly realizing the sun's come up. Graveyard Keeper 2, announced today, promises this and a lot more. The graphics are much better, and the gameplay loop is much more epic in scope as you're set to liberate the world from a zombie apocalypse by raising an undead army to fight in your name, all the while managing a graveyard and restoring a town to its former glory. The second game is yet to get a concrete release date, so in the meantime, you might as well play the hell out of the first one since it's free of charge. I know I will. The post Stardew Valley’s morbid cousin is getting a sequel—and the original graveyard manager is free appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article