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Deadly Days: Roadtrip Playtest #2 Hits the Gas! (And We Got an Early Look)

Cologne, Germany – Remember that awesome zombie-slaying, inventory-juggling roguelite I stumbled upon at Gamescom 2024? Well, get ready to hit the road again because Pixelsplit just launched the second public playtest for Deadly Days: Roadtrip, and it’s jam-packed with new features, improvements, and enough zombie guts to paint the highway red.

For those who missed the memo, Deadly Days: Roadtrip throws you into the driver’s seat of a zombie apocalypse road trip. Imagine a chaotic blend of reverse bullet hell and Tetris, where you’re dodging hordes of undead while frantically managing an inventory bursting with bizarre weapons and items.

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OGame’s 22nd Anniversary Brings a Blast of New Features

Gameforge Celebrates Two Decades of Galactic Warfare with Major Update

Gameforge, a leading publisher of multiplayer games, is excited to announce that OGame’s 22nd anniversary update is now live! The “Profile & Achievements” update introduces a wealth of personalization content to the free-to-play space war MMO, available in browsers on Windows PC and as an app on iOS and Android devices.

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Hades 2 Early Access Review: A Masterpiece in the Making

Supergiant Games had already set the bar high with Hades, but Hades 2 goes above and beyond, offering an experience so refined that it doesn’t feel like it’s in Early Access at all. It’s truly remarkable to see a game at this stage that has the depth, scope, and polish of a full release. Hades 2 is not just a worthy successor to the first game; it’s a game that shines even in Early Access. I never expected that I’d want to nominate an early access game for Game of the Year. This alone is a crazy achievement!

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The Plucky Squire Review: A Charming Adventure in a Storybook World

The Plucky Squire is an innovative Action-Adventure game developed by All Possible Futures. Released on September 17, 2024, this charming title takes players on a linear, puzzle-filled adventure that draws clear inspiration from classic Zelda titles, especially Link’s Awakening. It blends various gameplay elements from different genres and offers a mix of 2D and 3D segments, all within an imaginative and colorful storybook world. 

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Titan Quest 2: A Deep Dive into the Sequel

While attending Gamescom 2024 I was invited to the THQ Booth to talk to the developers of Titan Quest 2 and see the game in real time. This is a summary of my experience with the game:
Titan Quest 2 is set to deliver a more immersive and expansive experience compared to its predecessor. The developers have poured significant effort into crafting a world rich with detail and lore.

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Mindbug Online: A Digital Delight from Gamescom 2024

Mindbug Online is a captivating digital adaptation of the physical card game, offering a streamlined and accessible experience. The game maintains the core mechanics of its tabletop counterpart while introducing several enhancements tailored for the digital realm.

I had the opportunity to meet the developers of Mindbug Online from Kissaki Studios GmbH at Gamescom 2024 and try the game firsthand. Their passion for the project was evident as they explained the game’s mechanics and vision. One of the most exciting aspects of the game is its connection to Richard Garfield, the renowned creator of Magic: The Gathering. His influence is clear in the game’s design and the unique gameplay elements it offers.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Impressions

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Final Fantasy VII Remake is a reimagining of Final Fantasy VII until a certain point. While the remake takes a lot of elements from the original game you eventually will experience better storytelling, world, and character development that until that point that wasn’t present 23 years ago as deep as it’s now. So polish your Buster Sword, ready your Materia, and dive into one of the most anticipated games of the last decade.

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