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First Legal Clash Between Dark and Darker Developer and Nexon Ends in a Draw

The first legal clash between the developer of the PvPvE FPS game Dark and Darker Ironmace and Nexon ended pretty much in a draw as preliminary injunctions from both parties have been dismissed. …

January 28, 2024 | 04:17 EST

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Dave the Diver Sales Break the 3 Million Barrier

Mintrocket has announced that Dave the Diver sales have crossed another major milestone (or perhaps that should be "depth marker", given the game's subject matter). According to a new post on Steam…

January 3, 2024 | 08:20 EST

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Warhammer Underworlds Daggok's Stab-Ladz Review - Schemes Let You Plan Ahead, But Make Pivoting Harder

As the exploration of the Deathgorge continues in the latest Season of Warhammer Underworlds a new warband has been released. Daggok's Stab-Ladz are a new Orruk Warband with a new plot related to…

December 23, 2023 | 05:05 EST

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Dave the Diver Getting an Update in Mid-October With Changes Aplenty

The developers of Dave the Diver announced that the game is getting a content update coming in mid-October, with plenty of content and changes shaped by user feedback.  New missions will be added to…

October 6, 2023 | 03:09 EDT

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Dark and Darker Releases in Early Access Despite Legal Woes

The early access launch of the dark fantasy PvPvE FPS game Dark and Darker has been hindered by legal woes, but it finally happened.  The developers at Ironmace announced today on their Discord…

August 7, 2023 | 05:33 EDT

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Where to find the Jade Pedestal in Dave the Diver

Looking for the Jade Pedestal in Dave the Diver? We've got a quick and easy guide for you to follow, which will show you where to find the item for the "Investigate Sea People's Artifact 2"…

July 17, 2023 | 10:02 EDT

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(Updated) Dave The Diver Crosses A Million Sales

Update: A quick correction for this story. Dave the Diver has, in fact, sold a million copies since its Early Access release in October 2022, not since its full release in late June. Apologies for…

July 11, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

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Dave the Diver

If you've ever dreamed of opening your own Sushi Restaurant, you'll have your chance in Dave the Diver! Open a restaurant right at the edge of an ever-changing lagoon, using freshly caught fish from…

July 4, 2023 | 01:43 EDT

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Dave the Diver - How to pick up the Sea Urchin Ingredient using Diving Gloves

Dave the Diver has a large number of ingredients for you to collect in the ocean, but some of them, such as the Purple Sea Urchin, are trickier to pick up. In this guide, we'll explain how (and when…

July 3, 2023 | 04:28 EDT

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Dave the Diver - Sea People Language Translator Guide

As you make your way through Dave the Diver, you'll be offered missions that move the story along. This guide will give you the info you need to complete the "Sea People Language Translator" mission…

July 2, 2023 | 02:02 EDT

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Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set (2023) Review

The world of Warhammer can be a difficult one to get into. So many places to begin, so many ages that the setting spans, and more than a handful of formats to play. If you're not quite wanting to…

June 3, 2023 | 05:05 EDT

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Dark and Darker Early Access "Delayed a Bit" Following Legal Dispute Against Nexon

Ironmace, the developer behind the embattled game Dark and Darker, has taken to its Discord Server today to officially announce a delay of the early access. While the announcement will likely be…

May 9, 2023 | 12:31 EDT

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Dark and Darker Alpha 5 Gets Second Patch With More Fixes & Improvements

Ironmace, the developer of Dark and Darker, released another for the game's fifth alpha test, including new fixes and improvements. The dark fantasy PvPvE FPS game, which has been removed from Steam…

April 17, 2023 | 04:35 EDT

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Dark and Darker

Dark and Darker is a new game from South Korean studio Ironmace, that takes place in a dark medieval fantasy world, where players will adventure in a first-person and class-based dungeon crawler that…

April 17, 2023 | 08:27 EDT

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Dark and Darker Alpha 5 Gets First Patch With Fixes & More

Ironmace, the developer of Dark and Darker, released the first update for the game's fifth alpha test, including a lot of fixes and tweaks to content.  The game, which has been removed from Steam…

April 16, 2023 | 02:47 EDT

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Dark and Darker Alpha 5 Launches but Not on Steam & in Korea

Today the embattled developers of the hardcore fantasy extraction FPS game Dark and Darker at Ironmace have launched a new alpha test for the game, with a few caveats. Due to the legal issues with…

April 14, 2023 | 12:12 EDT

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Dark and Darker Developer Ironmace Releases New Documents to Bolster its Case Against Nexon

Today the embattled developers of the hardcore fantasy extraction FPS game Dark and Darker at Ironmace have released some rather beefy documents to bolster their case against Nexon. As promised a…

March 29, 2023 | 01:17 EDT

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Dark and Darker Developers Respond to DMCA Takedown by Nexon After Removal From Steam

A few days ago, the hardcore fantasy FPS game Dark and Darker by Korean developer Ironmace was removed from Steam with a DMCA takedown from Nexon.  The takedown notice served by Nexon alleges that…

March 26, 2023 | 08:23 EDT

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Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Features Bone-Chilling Action

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle released a demo as part of the Steam Next Fest earlier this week. A third-person survival horror title, it's the prequel-sequel to Daymare: 1998. Players take control of a…

February 28, 2022 | 11:30 EST

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Witching Hour is a Bewitching Experience

Witching Hour released a special demo for the Steam Next Fest, an event running from February 21-28 showcasing upcoming games. Developed by Vincent Lade with Unity, it releases this April on Steam.…

February 28, 2022 | 12:30 EST

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Another Backbone Game is Coming Next Year

Ever heard of Backbone? No? Well, I do have it wishlisted on Steam, so that's probably more than a lot of people, including you, faithful reader. It's done well enough to warrant a sequel or a…

December 21, 2021 | 10:53 EST

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Backbone

Backbone is an adventure game featuring raccoon private eye Howard Lotor as he explores a dystopian Vancouver. The city is ruled by the Apes, mysterious officials that run the city with pro-Ape…

December 29, 2022 | 02:31 EST

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Backbone Review

Backbone tells the tale of Howard Lotor, a raccoon living in a walled city with thousands of other anthropomorphic critters. As a private detective, Howard barely scrapes by with jobs about chasing…

June 7, 2021 | 08:00 EDT

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Get a Running Start on Lunark

Billing itself as a "2D cinematic platformer in the vein of 80s and 90s classics," Lunark is an upcoming sci-fi platformer with full controller support. Developed and published by Canari Games, this…

February 3, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Lunark

Lunark is a 2D platformer with retro graphics and a sci-fi aesthetic. Players will take control of Leo, an orphan rejected for being "different" in some way. Leo climbs, jumps, sprints, and shoots…

January 16, 2022 | 02:37 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League

There is nothing in the world that I love more than giant fighting robots. Anything related to Voltron, Gundam, or Transformers is right up my alley, I saw both Real Steel and Pacific Rim more than…

December 29, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League

Get ready for some giant mech brawling with Override 2: Super Mech League!  Play as a new pilot and rise through the ranks of the Mech League, where giant mechs, once the planet defenders from…

December 19, 2020 | 10:53 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League Release Date Announced

Modus Games has announced the 3D Fighter Override 2: Super Mech League release date on all current, and next-gen consoles and PC on December 22, just in time for Christmas. There will also be an…

November 4, 2020 | 09:49 EST

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Star Shaman

Star Shaman is a action-heavy VR experience with some roguelite elements from indie developers Ikimasho. Bring the world back to life from the Architects of Entropy, who have transformed the world…

November 1, 2020 | 01:09 EST

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Override 2: Super Mech League Is Mech-ing Its Way To You Later This Year

Gamescom Opening Night Live brought us a new trailer for Override 2: Super Mech League. The sequel to 2018's robot romp Override: Mech City Brawler was introduced with a lively hip hop soundtrack and…

August 27, 2020 | 03:26 EDT

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CastleStorm 2 Release Date Delayed to Fall 2020

Bad news for fans of tower defense games: the Castle Storm 2 release date has been pushed back to Fall 2020. If you're not yet familiar with CastleStorm 2, check out the Release Date Trailer to get…

July 24, 2020 | 01:49 EDT

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Hellbound

Hellbound is a retro-style FPS in the mold of Doom, Quake, and Unreal, but sporting a modern aesthetic. You are Hellgore, a man who has lost everything, and you must use your arsenal to avenge…

August 4, 2020 | 09:00 EDT

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Hellbound Review

The gaming nostalgia cycle is a funny old thing. First, the genre becomes popular. Eventually, its popularity wanes as developers try new things and move away from genre conventions. Players begin to…

August 4, 2020 | 09:00 EDT

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Neon Abyss

Neon Abyss is a fast-paced run'n'gun roguelite shooter. You are a member of the Grim Squad, a bespoke task force set up by Greek god Hades to infiltrate the Abyss and take out its New Gods. You'll…

July 14, 2020 | 07:00 EDT

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Neon Abyss Review

Since its inception, gaming has looked to other media for inspiration. Some of the medium's most prominent successes (and failures) have been movie or book adaptations, but there's room for gaming to…

July 14, 2020 | 07:00 EDT

Star Shaman

Star Shaman Is A Surreal Space Roguelike In VR

Revealed as part of today's Upload VR Showcase, Star Shaman is a surreal space-themed roguelike from the team at Ikimasho. Step into a neon-tinged music video environment and shoot at the various…

June 16, 2020 | 12:21 EDT

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CastleStorm 2 Trailer Shows New Release Date

Goes to show that you don't need to deliver Monty Python references all that well in order to sell a sequel. CastleStorm 2's trailer shows off a hoard of new characters and factions, and multiple new…

June 13, 2020 | 10:20 EDT

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CastleStorm 2

Command and Clobber your foes with the return of the CastleStorm series. CastleStorm II continues the chaotic blend of turn-based strategy and tower-defense action. Storm the gates of your enemies…

September 5, 2020 | 12:37 EDT

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The Chaotic Fun of CastleStorm 2

Developer Zen Studios is probably best known for its contributions to virtual Pinball, but the team has a decent catalog of titles across multiple systems. One is CastleStorm, a weird mix of turn-…

May 20, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

Warhammer Underworlds Online Review
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Warhammer Underworlds Online Review

Warhammer Underworlds Online is a digital reflection of the popular deckbuilding, tabletop skirmish game from Games Workshop. WUO is simple to play, but with a lot of complexity and hybrid elements.…

April 21, 2020 | 01:00 EDT

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Empires in Ruins

Empires in Ruins is a tower defense with elements of 4X gameplay. In Empires in Ruins you can expect to defend your lands in the tower defense portion of the game. In addition Empires in Ruins adds…

February 17, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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Warhammer Underworlds Online

Warhammer Underworlds Online is a digital recreation of Games Workshop's Warhammer Underworlds, set in the Age of Sigmar setting. It's a competitive turn-based skirmish game, where players mix…

September 5, 2020 | 12:24 EDT

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Warhammer Underworlds Online Guide

Warhammer Underworlds Online is digital port of the competitive tabletop skirmish game, Warhammer Underworlds, where each player picks a warband of fighters and creates a deck before battling for…

January 28, 2020 | 08:05 EST

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Is Warhammer Underworlds Online A Faithful Recreation?

Warhammer Underworlds is an incredible tabletop game. It nails a load of elements that a lot of tabletop gamers look for. It plays fast, it’s competitive, and it’s quick to set up. It has a small…

December 24, 2019 | 01:00 EST

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Announcement trailer and demo released for unique RPG hybrid Roadwarden

An announcement trailer and gameplay demo have dropped for illustrated text-based RPG Roadwarden, which harkens to the past with text as its core mechanic but innovates by combining text,…

December 10, 2019 | 09:00 EST

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Roadwarden

Roadwarden is a fantasy RPG which combines classic text-based RPG gameplay with retro isometric pixel art and the storytelling flair of the visual novel. Coming from publisher Assemble Entertainment…

December 9, 2019 | 08:38 EST