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Free Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Shantae DLC Will Let You Dress as the Half-Genie Hero

505 Games and ArtPlay have announced new Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night crossover DLC that will allow you to dress as everyone's favorite half-genie hero. Per an official announcement on the game…

February 5, 2024 | 11:26 EST

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Suikoden Spiritual Successor Eiyuden Chronicle Is In the Bug-Fixing Phase, Shows Dragon Riding

Today Rabbit & Bear Studios posted a new update on the Kickstarter page for its upcoming JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, providing a couple of exciting reveals. We hear that the game is…

January 10, 2024 | 02:06 EST

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes by Suikoden Creators Shows Off Its Rich Features and Looks Amazing

If you're among those who have been eagerly waiting for the JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Rabbit and Bear Studios and 505 Games have a treat for you today.  We get a brand new trailer, and…

December 14, 2023 | 01:27 EST

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505 Games Parent Digital Bros Expects to Lay Off 30% of Workforce and Hints at Game Cancellations

Today Digital Bros has announced an organizational review that is expected to result in layoffs affecting 30% of its workforce. If you're unfamiliar with the name, some of its subsidiaries may ring…

November 14, 2023 | 05:28 EST

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Ghostrunner 2 Review – Run, Ghost, Run

I am sitting down to write this Ghostrunner 2 review mere moments after reaching the game's credits. My mind is flooded with a mix of the euphoric highs of finishing a challenging arcade experience…

October 23, 2023 | 01:47 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Release Date Revealed

An Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes release date has finally been announced. During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, a new trailer for the hotly-anticipated RPG was revealed, and it contained…

September 14, 2023 | 10:57 EDT

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Ghostrunner 2 Release Date Brings More Stylish Cyberpunk Parkour In October

505 Games and developer One More Level have revealed the Ghostrunner 2 release date. The cyberpunk parkour platformer, which was revealed during the PlayStation Showcase back in May, will officially…

August 21, 2023 | 09:18 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Delayed to Provide "The Best Game Experience Possible"

If you were hoping to play Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in 2023, unfortunately, you'll have to revise that expectation, as the game has been delayed. According to the announcement made on…

July 28, 2023 | 10:03 EDT

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Embrace the Memes With Crime Boss: Rockay City on PS5 & Xbox Series X|S; Release Date Announced

If a video game with a meme power as big as Chuck Norris' quadriceps and starring the Texas Ranger... ahem... Sheriff himself is your idea of a good time, Crime Boss: Rockay City is coming to…

June 6, 2023 | 11:22 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a JRPG that takes on a more modern approach to a classic genre. Players will follow the storyline as whatever character they so choose, and there are plenty to…

March 1, 2023 | 06:34 EST

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Driftce Is A Brand New Drift Racing Sim Coming In Spring

ECC Games and 505 are back with a brand new drifting sim. Driftce is heading to Xbox and PlayStation this spring, and it's bringing several licensed vehicles, as well as tracks painstakingly…

February 8, 2023 | 09:54 EST

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes' Fan-Voted DLC Announced

A few days ago, Rabbit and Bear Studios and 505 Games prompted fans to vote on the third DLC that will come from the highly-anticipated JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Today, the result has…

February 2, 2023 | 08:13 EST

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Invites Fans To Vote on DLC

Suikoden spirutal successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is set to release later this year, and the developers are again looking to their fans. This time, they are asking the fanbase to tell…

January 23, 2023 | 09:06 EST

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Rescue Party: Live!

Rescue Party: Live! is cooperative party game developed by Tag Studios and published by 505 Games. Your rescue squad (either solo or with up to 4 players locally and online) must help people in need…

January 6, 2023 | 02:31 EST

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG spin-off from Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, developed by NatsumeAtari and released ahead of the main game. CJ heads to New Nevaeh in…

December 30, 2022 | 01:40 EST

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Serial Cleaners

Serial Cleaners is a stealth title set at the tail end of 1999, where 4 cleaners for the mob are exchanging tales about their careers. However, despite working separately, it seems like their jobs…

December 27, 2022 | 04:03 EST

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Control 2 Announcement Promises More Mind-Bending Fun

If you've been hankering for a Control 2 announcement, fear not, because that's now a reality. With 3 million copies of the original game sold, it probably seemed like a no-brainer for Remedy…

November 11, 2022 | 09:38 EST

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Serial Cleaners Review

If the impactful release of PowerWash Simulator proved anything, it’s that the cleaning genre of games has finally been given the spotlight it deserves. It’s not just the zen of the activity taking…

September 21, 2022 | 03:00 EDT

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Journey Crossover Coming Soon

In a very interesting and odd turn of events, a Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Journey crossover has been announced. The release date for this update is set for August 23, 2022, and there are some…

August 19, 2022 | 03:15 EDT

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Top 7 PlayStation Plus Premium Metroidvanias

PlayStation Plus Premium has a wealth of excellent Metroidvania titles under its umbrella, from the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight to the crowdfunded Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Here are…

July 13, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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505 Games Snaps Up Puzzle Quest Publisher D3 Go

Italian publisher 505 Games has snapped up Puzzle Quest studio D3 Go. 505 says the new acquisition will enable it to expand its free-to-play business, and the publisher intends to continue supporting…

June 27, 2022 | 10:49 EDT

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Bloodstained June 2022 Roadmap Details New Content

The Castlevania series has inspired a similar game in Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night which has some plans for the future. The devs at Art Play have updated their roadmap to discuss further…

June 17, 2022 | 02:02 EDT

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Everything Announced At The 505 Games Spring Showcase

Today, 505 Games held its very first digital showcase at which the studio revealed a few new games on its slate for the next year or so. We got an in-depth look at three major upcoming 505 releases,…

May 17, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review

Rising from the ashes of Suikoden, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes managed to get backed by over 46,000 people on Kickstarter back in 2020. With this huge support came a clear indication that…

May 10, 2022 | 03:58 EDT

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Action RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Release Date Revealed

The Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising release date is coming very soon: May 10, 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Epic and GOG for $14…

April 12, 2022 | 09:50 EDT

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New Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Character Announced

There's a new Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night character on the horizon. Starting from tomorrow, you'll be able to download a free update that adds the heroine from a rather well-liked mid-2010s…

March 30, 2022 | 09:45 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Feels Like a Long Fetch Quest

Every so often, you'll come across a Kickstarter game that swiftly meets its funding goal and hits stretch goals like nothing -- as was the case with the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.…

March 21, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Rescue Party: Live! Review

Whether it's throwing a panda off a cliff or coming up with ingenious ways to make the most of five seconds, Rescue Party: Live! will push you to the limit. Part live rescue mission and part…

January 18, 2022 | 10:00 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Social Management Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree has a lot of things going on at once to keep you busy and create an engrossing gameplay loop. Outside of growing your own floating worlds, there is a bustling town…

November 16, 2021 | 10:57 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Exploration Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree has a lot going for it, and no matter what move you’re in, there is an activity for you. There are tons of different worlds you can create using your alchemy and while…

November 16, 2021 | 10:30 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Building Tips and Tricks

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a sandbox game that really lets you take control of the world around you. Not only can you grow your very own world atop the Evertree, but you get to manage your own…

November 16, 2021 | 09:48 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Beginner's Guide

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a cozy sandbox RPG that allows you to explore, build, manage, and farm a beautiful world. You aren’t just an everyday farm though; you’re an alchemist with the power to…

November 16, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Grow: Song of the Evertree

Grow: Song of the Evertree will have players growing their own worlds with the Evertree, which has inexplicably faded and taken many worlds with it. As the last of the Everheart Alchemists, you're…

November 19, 2021 | 01:51 EST

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Debuting Crossover Character in Next Update

A new Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night character is in development for the next update -- and this playable hero is going to be from another game's universe. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has…

October 28, 2021 | 03:18 EDT

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Next Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Update Delay Detailed by Devs

We've been waiting a while for the next Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update and now we finally know why: unspecified "major technical issues" have slowed progress on new content from Artplay.…

October 8, 2021 | 01:43 EDT

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Payday 2 DLC Brings New Weapons And a Free Update

Impressively, it's been over eight years and Payday 2 is still ticking. Today, Overkill has released a new Payday 2 DLC in the form of Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 3, and a new small update that fixes some…

September 22, 2021 | 10:15 EDT

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Cozy Life Sim Grow: Song Of The Evertree Blooms In November

If you're a fan of Animal Crossing or Hokko Life, you're in luck. Grow: Song of the Evertree is a brand new cozy adventure with life sim and management elements. It's coming in November this year,…

August 30, 2021 | 11:44 EDT

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Control Multiplayer Spinoff And Sequel In The Works

Remedy has some good news for Control fans. The Finnish developer has revealed that it's working on a multiplayer Control spinoff, as well as a sequel that will expand the scope of the original and…

August 13, 2021 | 10:43 EDT

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Payday 2 Beta Launches to Fix Weapon Meta

Payday 2's meta has been the same since 2017 but that's about to change with the launch of a Payday 2 beta that will try to get underutilized guns back into the meta. Weapons have been tweaked such…

March 5, 2021 | 09:48 EST

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Bloodstained Classic Mode Release Date Set for Next Week

The Bloodstained Classic Mode has finally been locked in for next week, launching five new side-scrolling levels of content for fans of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained: Ritual of the…

January 8, 2021 | 01:48 EST

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Classic Mode Delayed to January 2021

A Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's Classic Mode delay has been announced, meaning it won't release until January 2021. It was previously announced to release in Q3 2020. Check out the tweet below…

December 24, 2020 | 11:41 EST

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Control Ultimate Edition Next Gen releases Feb 2

Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Ultimate Edition would be coming to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 2, 2021 digitally, with a retail release following on March 2nd.…

December 18, 2020 | 10:15 EST

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Remedy Entertainment's Control Just Had Its Biggest Month Ever

Remedy Entertainment has announced that their "next growth phase" will result in "bigger and more engaging games" in the wake of its recent success. Its latest title, Control, has had its biggest…

December 9, 2020 | 10:57 EST

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Bloodless Arrives in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

The Bloodless Bloodstained Update has arrived, adding yet another playable character to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an "Igavania," a class of Metroidvania…

November 11, 2020 | 02:39 EST

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Control Ultimate Edition Delayed On Next-Gen Until 2021

Control Ultimate Edition has been delayed on next-gen platforms. The game now won't be arriving on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S until early next year, and there's no specific word yet as to a…

November 6, 2020 | 09:17 EST

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Horace

Developed by two people Paul Helman and Sean Scapelhorn, Horace is a cool little throwback to the old school platforming world.  Featuring storytelling that hopes to push the boundaries of what you…

October 24, 2020 | 07:13 EDT

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Future Indivisible Updates Halted by 505 Games

505 Games has made the somber announcement that there will be no more Indivisible updates in the future. The recent dissolution of Lab Zero Games has effectively ended development, ending any hopes…

October 9, 2020 | 03:15 EDT

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Payday 2

Finish the ultimate heist in Payday 2, the sequel to the sleeper hit Payday: The Heist.  Payday 2 has you play a professional criminal, looking to make a quick buck. Join three other players online…

October 9, 2020 | 02:08 EDT