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Dive into the TankHead launch trailer! Explore its modular tanks, strategic combat, and high-stakes battles against towering TankHeads. Available now on PC via Epic Games.
Celebrate the Assetto Corsa Franchise Showcase on Steam! Grab massive discounts, explore sim racing excellence, and wishlist the upcoming Assetto Corsa EVO today.
According to Itch.io’s official post, Funko's AI-powered brand protection software flagged itch.io as a phishing site, leading to its domain being disabled. Here's what went wrong.
Discover why Mythwrecked is a relaxing indie game, blending exploration, heartfelt storytelling, and relaxing gameplay in a charming mythical world.
Discover Path of Exile 2, Joy+Stick’s December Game of the Month! Launching December 6th in Early Access, this free-to-play RPG offers 12 classes, 100 bosses, and limitless customization in Wraeclast’s dark world.
Explore Arma Reforger's 1.2.1 update, featuring suppressors, mortars, advanced destruction, and iconic Kolguyev terrain coming in 2025. Tactical evolution awaits!
Discover Drova – Forsaken Kin, the pixel-art Action-RPG blending Celtic mythology with grim-dark storytelling. Forge your path in a handcrafted open world!
The Night Ops update is here! Experience dynamic day/night cycles, night vision tools, new missions, and locations in Gray Zone Warfare. Adapt or fall!
Rediscover the Neopets BattleDome TCG as it makes a nostalgic comeback. Explore its unique combat system and pet-centric gameplay that captures childhood memories.
Ghost Ship Games drops a DarkSwarm teaser, showcasing tactical co-op gameplay, class-based action, and brutal alien battles in a dark sci-fi universe.
The journey of starting a game design career from scratch after a layoff. From pixel art to GameMaker, follow along as a novice creates a playable prototype.
Explore Pokémon TCG Pocket through childhood memories, strategies, and tips in this heartfelt review by JL Presley. Discover the thrill and caution of this nostalgic app.
Explore floating gardens as Tomi the sparrow in Garden Trills, a heartwarming game filled with gardening, puzzles, and magical adventures. Launching on Steam!
Prepare for Dauntless: Awakening, launching December 5! A massive update brings new systems, weapons, and progression—plus a debut on Steam.
Explore ARC Raiders, a multiplayer extraction shooter with intense combat, scavenging, and a vibrant world filled with dangerous machines. Are you ready to enlist?
Explore Luma Island in our trailer feature! Set for release on November 20, this cooperative adventure promises quests, crafting, and a world to call your own.
Discover Towers of Aghasba, the new survival action game launching this month. Rebuild the Shimu civilization, explore diverse landscapes, and battle the Withered with friends!
Watch the Under the Island trailer to discover its colorful 90s-inspired world, unique monsters, and player-driven exploration in this exciting 2D action RPG.
Lora is the vessel of a primal spirit—a deadly force that frightens even her allies. An orphan with few memories of her past, she’s determined to master this power before she loses anyone else.
Take a first look at Windblown, the new action-packed roguelike from the creators of Deadcells. Explore its dynamic combat and platforming mechanics in this gameplay preview.
Game of the Month
Path of Exile 2 earns its spot as Joy+Stick’s Game of the Month! Launching December 6th in Early Access, this dark, free-to-play Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games challenges players to survive the unforgiving world of Wraeclast, either solo or with up to five allies.
Dive into a six-act campaign with over 100 bosses, 600 monsters, and intricate mechanics to master. Customize your character with 12 classes, 36 Ascendancies, and the new dual-specialization skill tree. With 700 equipment types and a redesigned skill gem system, every choice shapes your build and playstyle.
Crafted by Grinding Gear Games, Path of Exile 2 blends the series’ renowned depth with innovative systems, ensuring a rich and rewarding experience for all players.