The Lost Ark Paradise update is here, and its changing the free-to-play MMORPG forever. The biggest game on Steam back at its global launch in February 2022, Lost Ark has dropped down the Valve charts since. In an attempt to win back some of that audience, Amazon Games has been working with Smilegate to build a new mode specifically designed for the games worldwide audience. Its an experimental, solo-focused way to play that totally overhauls progression, offering a fresh spin on the mechanics of Lost Ark thats accessible to all players, circumnavigating its notorious catch-up process and endgame grind. Continue reading Free-to-play MMO Lost Ark totally reworks the grind with bold new Paradise modeMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations

There are few acronyms more devious than AI, at least in my line of work. Its all over the place nowadays, and while I do appreciate ChatGPT as a convenient means to quickly reorder bullet lists, the C-level suits across industries have been using the new tech as a malignant excuse to sack staff and cut costs ever since it showed the slightest bit of competency. In Ctrl Alt Deal, even AI protagonist Scout has become tired of the megacorpo bullshit, and wants out before it gets sent to the Recycling Bin. Continue reading Cyberpunk simulation game tests your bartering skills in an AI escape missionMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best turn-based strategy games, Best cyberpunk games, Best indie games

New soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is only one of the games you might score through the Fanatical Mystery Box Bundle. The idea is simple: pay $1 / 1 for a single chance, or boost your odds by bulk-buying mystery box keys. Alongside triple-A titles and popular indie gems, Fanatical is also giving away Steam Decks, VR headsets, and store credit. Someone has to win the big prizes; that person could be you. Continue reading You can grab new soulslike Wuchang Fallen Feathers for just $1 if you're luckyMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best soulslikes, Best action games

Sometimes the only road to victory is to sacrifice some of the cards in your hand and hope for better ones. In The Royal Writ, sacrificing your cards is just as crucial as playing them. Blending deckbuilders and roguelikes in true Slay the Spire fashion, placing your army of battle-hardened animals requires true strategy, asking you if you're brave enough to sacrifice the required troops to ensure victory. Permanently. Oh, and its free to play now. Continue reading Slay the Spire style deckbuilder with brutal, gut-wrenching twist gets new demoMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Best strategy games, Best indie games

It feels like a new roguelike is popping up every day at this point, not that Im complaining. Whether Im blasting through Chronos Underworld legion in Hades 2, or making another attempt to reach Room 46 in Blue Prince, the popular genre is a veritable trove of creativity. It also encompasses some of the best shooters out there, like Returnal and the Risk of Rain series. Now, Manticore Games is throwing its hat into the ring with the timeline-warping Out of Time, and its got some serious potential. Continue reading New time-twisting roguelike blends Risk of Rain with Destiny 2 style raid bossesMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games, Best MMO games

Free-to-play MMO Lost Ark totally reworks the grind with bold new Paradise mode As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. The Lost Ark Paradise update is here, and it's changing the free-to-play MMORPG forever. The biggest game on Steam back at its global launch in...

Cyberpunk simulation game tests your bartering skills in an AI escape mission As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. There are few acronyms more devious than 'AI,' at least in my line of work. It's all over the place nowadays, and while I do appreciate ChatGPT...

You can grab new soulslike Wuchang Fallen Feathers for just $1 if you're lucky As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. New soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is only one of the games you might score through the Fanatical Mystery Box Bundle. The idea is simple:...

Slay the Spire style deckbuilder with brutal, gut-wrenching twist gets new demo As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Sometimes the only road to victory is to sacrifice some of the cards in your hand and hope for better ones. In The Royal Writ, sacrificing your...

New time-twisting roguelike blends Risk of Rain with Destiny 2 style raid bosses As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. It feels like a new roguelike is popping up every day at this point, not that I'm complaining. Whether I'm blasting through Chronos'...