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New Double Dragon Gaiden Trailer Delves Into Roguelite Mechanics

There's a new Double Dragon Gaiden trailer in town, and it's all about showing you how the game's roguelite mechanics will work. Traditionally, Double Dragon has been a fairly straightforward beat-'…

June 29, 2023 | 09:47 EDT

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Dead Cells PS5 Release Date Revealed, PS4 Owners Can Upgrade Free

Motion Twin has announced the Dead Cells PS5 release date. You'll be able to get your hands on the roguelite Metroidvania hack-and-slash platformer on Thursday (yes, that's this Thursday), and it'll…

June 27, 2023 | 10:40 EDT

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Dead Cells Animated Series In The Works, Coming In 2024

Motion Twin has revealed that a Dead Cells animated series is in the works. The series is set to air in 2024 and will adapt elements of the game into a narrative format, becoming available first in…

June 14, 2023 | 10:13 EDT

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Dead Cells Sales Pass 10 Million, Updates Planned Through 2025

Roguelite Metroidvania platformer Dead Cells has managed to sell 10 million copies, developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced. As you might expect from such a successful indie hit, the…

June 5, 2023 | 10:18 EDT

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Double Dragon Returns In Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons This Summer

Fans of retro beat-'em-ups rejoice, for a new Double Dragon game is lining up to take your metaphorical quarters. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons adds roguelite elements to the classic beat…

May 3, 2023 | 09:19 EDT

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Endless Dungeon Delayed by Several Months

Today Sega and Amplitude Studios announced a rather sizable delay for the roguelite tactical action game Endless Dungeon.  The game was supposed to launch on May 18, 2023, but it'll now release on…

April 12, 2023 | 01:08 EDT

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PAX East 2023: Trinity Fusion Preview

Trinity Fusion is an upcoming rogue-lite action platformer from Angry Mob Games that I was able to play at PAX East 2023. After a 45-minute session, I felt the hooks of the genre’s live-die-repeat…

April 5, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Ed-0: Zombie Uprising Full Release Date and PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Versions Announced

Today D3 Publisher announced a full release date and new platforms for its rogue-lite action game Ed-0: Zombie Uprising.  The game, which has been in early access on Steam since April 2022, will…

March 29, 2023 | 11:19 EDT

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Ravenbound Card Unlocks Guide

This Ravenbound Card Unlocks Guide will tell you how to unlock Cards in Ravenbound, how to get more Cards and Mana, and more! Quicklinks: How Cards Work | How to Unlock More CardsHow to Get Mana |…

March 30, 2023 | 08:42 EDT

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Ravenbound Traits Guide

Our guide will explain how Ravenbound Traits work, how to unlock more Traits, and the best Traits to use in this challenging roguelite game. Quicklinks: How Traits Work | How to Unlock More…

March 30, 2023 | 08:42 EDT

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Ravenbound Starter Guide

Our Ravenbound Starter Guide will tell you everything you need to know to survive and succeed in this challenging action roguelite game! Quicklinks: HUD Explanation | Starter Guide | F.A.Q.…

March 30, 2023 | 08:42 EDT

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Ravenbound

Ravenbound is an action-roguelike that is inspired by Scandinavian folklore set in a very dangerous open world. Players embody someone who has been deemed the vessel of the Raven, an "eternal weapon…

March 1, 2023 | 07:29 EST

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Ravenbound Release Date Brings Open-World Roguelite Carnage In March

Systemic Reaction has announced the Ravenbound release date. The open-world roguelite, which is inspired by Scandinavian mythology and folklore, is taking wing and soaring towards PC on March 30th,…

February 23, 2023 | 10:54 EST

A knight pointing a sword at a golden chalice in the indie roguelite Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
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Fantasy Indie Roguelite Knight Vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur Announced

Publisher PQube and developer Gambir Studio have announced a new fantasy roguelite spin on the legend of King Arthur. Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur is pencilled in for a 2023 release, and it…

February 2, 2023 | 09:28 EST

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Against The Storm Rainpunk Update Brings New Tech And More

Eremite Games and Hooded Horse have released the Against the Storm Rainpunk update, finally giving you the chance to harness the devastating power of the rain for your own ends. The update also…

January 20, 2023 | 09:48 EST

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Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC Sneak Peek Released

Motion Twin and Evil Empire have released a throwback teaser trailer that gives us a sneak peek of the upcoming Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC.  This upcoming DLC will be the biggest content…

January 19, 2023 | 04:28 EST

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Children Of Morta Raises $300k For Animals Worldwide

11 Bit Studios and Dead Mage have announced that Children of Morta's Paws and Claws DLC has raised a whopping $300,000 for charity. The DLC donates all of its proceeds to the Humane Society, so if…

December 21, 2022 | 11:46 EST

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Don't Fear The Reaper in the Latest Crypt of the NecroDancer Update

The final update for 2022 has finally come to Crypt of the NecroDancer; with it, we can now become the Reaper! Not only do we have a new playable character to enjoy, but we also have a new event…

December 19, 2022 | 01:39 EST

A shot of the new Dead Cells Everyone Is Here update, starring characters like Shovel Knight and the main character from Hotline Miami
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Dead Cells Everyone Is Here Vol. 2 Update Adds More Indie Crossovers

A second Dead Cells Everyone Is Here update has arrived, and it's adding yet more indie crossovers from some of the most beloved games around. This time, it's the turn of games like Shovel Knight, …

November 7, 2022 | 11:19 EST

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PlateUp! Halloween Update Brings Creepy Cooking Content Next Week

A PlateUp! Halloween update has been announced for next week. Coinciding with the cooking roguelite hitting 500,000 sales, the update will bring new dishes, costumes, and automation methods, as well…

October 19, 2022 | 09:53 EDT

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NIS America Shows Off Upcoming Games in a Number of Series

Recently the folks over at NIS America put on a virtual press showcase to provide the scoop on their further line-up for both the rest of this year and early 2023. While the publisher was keen to…

October 17, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Witchfire Delayed To Add Semi-Open World

If you were hoping not to see dark fantasy roguelite Witchfire delayed, then sadly, you're out of luck. The FPS has been pushed back to early 2023 for its Early Access release, but unlike the usual…

October 12, 2022 | 09:49 EDT

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Inkulinati is Strategic, Stylish, and Pretty Darn Complicated

They do say that the pen is mightier than the sword - and in the case of Inkulinati, that concept is pretty literal. The turn-based strategy game adds small roguelite-esque elements as you move from…

October 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Dead Cells Boss Rush Update in Alpha Testing

More and more content is being packed into the highly-rated pixelated rogue-lite, as the Dead Cells Boss Rush update is now in alpha testing. The update notes via Steam show more unlockables, a brand…

September 19, 2022 | 03:23 EDT

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Loopmancer Roadmap Includes Challenge Mode And More

Developer eBrain Studio has revealed the Loopmancer roadmap, detailing upcoming content for the sidescrolling action roguelite. This content includes a new challenge mode, the ability to change…

August 30, 2022 | 10:23 EDT

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Dungeon Defenders Going Rogue Update Adds New Character and Features

Prepare yourself to reach new heights and take on the most massive of hordes, as the Dungeon Defenders Going Rogue update is live. The developers at Chromatic Games have decided to bring back a fan…

September 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

A rather imposing-looking bloody corridor flanked by terrifying disembodied heads in graphic novel hack-and-slash game Mortal Sin
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Mortal Sin Is A Stylish Hack-And-Slash Roguelite Coming This Year

Do you love dark, gory graphic novels? How about visceral melee combat? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, Mortal Sin is for you. It's a supremely stylish hack-and-slash roguelite…

August 23, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Backpack Hero Roadmap Includes New Characters And Dungeon

The inventory management roguelike Backpack Hero had an excellent launch, which means we get to talk about the Backpack Hero roadmap. While it obviously wasn't as huge of a launch as Cult of the Lamb…

August 16, 2022 | 09:40 EDT

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Dead Cells Enter The Panchaku Update Adds Cooking Based Weapon and Other Fixes

The Dead Cells Enter The Panchaku update is here, and there are some really neat features for fans to check out. Between bug fixes, the legendaries system rework, and new additions to the weapons and…

August 3, 2022 | 04:31 EDT

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Moondrop

Moondrop is a roguelite nonviolent farming simulator where players must try to survive the mists of time as long as they possibly can. While it will eventually end your farm and their run, in the…

July 25, 2022 | 11:21 EDT

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The Moondrop Release Date Will Have You Farming a Mountainside Soon

The Moondrop release date has just dropped, and it's coming very soon: August 12, 2022, in fact. It's being released on a full moon, which is the type of weirdness that I can appreciate for any game…

July 25, 2022 | 10:29 EDT

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Dead Cells Roadmap for 2022 Announced

The developers at Motion Twin have announced several exciting new updates and features coming to Dead Cells both this year and next. With more weapon rebalances, the reworking of the legendary system…

July 18, 2022 | 01:39 EDT

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New Dead Cells Update Released

Developers at Motion Twin have released a few updates for the game Dead Cells within the last few days, including the newest Alpha update. The update includes a few key aspects gamers had asked to be…

July 6, 2022 | 01:28 EDT

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Huge Crypt Of The NecroDancer Update Drops After 5 Years

A surprise new Crypt of the NecroDancer update has dropped after five years since the game's last content drop. It's a big one, too, adding a revamped level editor, an overhaul to the custom music…

July 1, 2022 | 09:44 EDT

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Dead Cells Update Adds Accessibility Options and Assist Mode

Dead Cells has received a new update called Breaking Barriers, which adds a bunch of new options to improve overall accessibility as well as an assist mode. There's also a reduction in cell cost to…

June 24, 2022 | 12:02 EDT

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Arcadegeddon Levelling up to Full Release

Back in July 2021, IllFonic Games released Arcadegeddon in Early Access on Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5. It was a notable departure from the studio's prior output. While they were known for…

April 20, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Arcadegeddon

A fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements and a lot of style, Arcadegeddon is all about jumping in and out at your leisure as you battle enemies with friends. It's as competitive as you want…

April 20, 2022 | 06:39 EDT

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Beamdog's Next Game is Mythforce, a Co-Op Roguelike Dungeon Crawler

Update (April 12, 2022 - 3:45 PM ET) - The Mythforce website has gone live, confirming that this is indeed the next game from Beamdog and will be a first-person roguelite dungeon crawler with an 80's…

April 12, 2022 | 02:53 EDT

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Edmund McMillen Announces The Unboxing of Isaac T-shirt Box

It's difficult to come by someone who enjoys video games who isn't aware of The Binding of Isaac, let alone own it on one platform or another. For those fans who have played all the games, maybe own…

April 5, 2022 | 03:00 EDT

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Dead Cells Update Break the Bank is Now Live

The new Dead Cells update Break the Bank is out, and it adds in a new optional biome in The Bank, three optional enemies, three new gold-based weapons, three new gold-based mutations, and many…

March 30, 2022 | 12:26 EDT

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Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue Revealed and Available Now

The long-running Dungeon Defenders series has just received a new entry in Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue. Up to four players will be able to unite in the latest ARPG tower defense in a free-for-all…

March 29, 2022 | 11:19 EDT

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Dead Cells: The Queen and the Sea DLC Release Date Revealed

The Dead Cells: The Queen and The Sea release date has been revealed: you'll be able to play this new Dead Cells DLC in early January 2022. Dead Cells is no stranger to post-launch updates; most…

December 16, 2021 | 03:25 EST

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Dead Cells Hollow Knight Crossover Coming with Update 26

A Dead Cells Hollow Knight crossover has been announced by Motion Twin -- you'll be able to get Hollow Knight's sword (and who knows what else) when Dead Cells Update 26 launches next week. Dead…

November 19, 2021 | 02:08 EST

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Against the Storm Species Guide

Against the Storm already features an almost endless array of challenges, ranging from cursed artifacts to the Blightstorm itself, but that’s not the only thing players will need to worry about. …

October 25, 2021 | 12:33 EDT

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Against the Storm Glades Guide

In this Against the Storm Glades Guide, I'll tell you what you need to know about Glades, Dangerous Glades, Forbidden Glades, and the Glade Events that can bring a quick end to your Settlement. How…

October 25, 2021 | 09:50 EDT

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Against the Storm Building Guide

In this Against the Storm Building Guide, we'll tell you what you need to know about how buildings work in the game, how to get more buildings, and what each building can make for your town. How…

October 24, 2021 | 07:14 EDT

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Against The Storm Resolve Guide | Keep it High

Resolve is the key to happy villagers in Against the Storm. There are plenty of different factors that change the moods of your villagers, and keeping their resolve high is one of the most important…

October 20, 2021 | 04:50 EDT

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Against the Storm is a Journey for Anyone Undeterred by a Little Rain

Against the Storm is a journey of survival and sacrifice, filled with decisions, and built on strategy and discovery. Failure, death, and starting over are but bricks on the long road ahead, unless…

October 20, 2021 | 11:30 EDT