Ice hockey goes roguelikelike in this early access indie game

Imagine ‘NHL 94 meets Hades’ and you have a vague sense. It’s an interesting idea and quite a silly game, with a daft tone and some cheery ultraviolence. So, it’s ice hockey. Tape To Tape matches play a lot like ye olde ice hockey games of yore, sweet and simple. Then it gets a little more complicated when you smoosh in the roguelikelike elements. Along a run, you find items, upgrades, and abilities to power up your team....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Daniel Wells

Jake Solomon uncut: here's our post-Firaxis GDC interview in full

So here it is. All 8760-odd words of it. for a lot of the questions I ask below. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. RPS: So you’ve left Firaxis! How does that feel? Jake Solomon:I left on Friday, so this is my third work day unemployed. Yeah, it’s surreal, right? Obviously, I’d been there a long time. Everybody was really nice. Sid got up and said some nice things....

May 5, 2023 · 16 min · 3301 words · Phillip Maldonado

Life Is Strange makers Don't Nod announce release date for Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie

A playable demo is also available as part of theLudoNarraCon festivalon Steam. Harmony:The FallOf Reverie tells a double-sided story. Essentially she lives a double life, split between her real-world problems and her apocalypse-defying responsibilities. Talk about a work-life balance. The way you progress through the board is quite exciting, too.

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 50 words · Sean Williams

Narrative RPG Suzerain gets a royalty-focused expansion and 2.0 update later this year

The core loops remain the same, though. Geopolitical tensions begin to bubble up, forcing you to negotiate and/or scheme your way across neighbouring nations. The expansion is arriving later this year.

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 31 words · Douglas Adams

Neon-folk horror Saturnalia is coming to Steam with a new first-person mode and more

That includes the RPS Hivemind as Saturnalia was one ourfavourite games of last year. The Steam release is adding an optional first-person mode, potentially making the maze-like world even more disorientating. Therell also be the achievement and cloud save support youd expect from a Steam release. It’s a pulse-raising, shiver-making, dark little whisper; a beautiful game."

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Raymond Singh

Pick up the super-quick 2TB Samsung 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for £122

Use code TND-10 at TechNextDay for this price, 30 cheaper than Amazon. She also called out the drive for its efficiency, which allows it to operate without a heatsink. Most drives in retailer inventories ought to have been updated by now, but it never hurts to check.

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 47 words · Kaitlyn Sanchez

Redfall review: an open world FPS drained of Arkane's magic

The setup is simple. Early on,Redfallpresents itself as an immersive sim set in an open world. “you’re free to tackle this place in all manner of ways! Spoiler: this doesn’t happen. The thing is, I actually quite like wandering around Redfall. Interiors are also on point, too. Arkane know how to make rooms seem lived in and there’s plenty of it here. Honestly, I opt for the guns that kill the vampires the fastest....

May 5, 2023 · 2 min · 220 words · Kevin Baker

Redfall Steam Deck performance report: a heavy drinker

A few ambulatory vamp slaying jaunts later, I can conclude that it… maaaaaybe can. Firing up Redfall on the Steam Deck is painless, with no incompatible anti-cheat orhateful launcherscausing headaches. Personally, these temporary sub-30fps dips arent an instant dealbreaker when the majority of Redfall can perform viably. Performance mode is a much better balance of speed and looks. Lastly, a quick tip for those who find that the thumstick controls feel a bitoff....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Kristin Jackson

RPS premium supporters can claim their Park Beyond beta code today!

You get access to ad-free browsing, extra articles, and fun key giveaways like this one. The only other thing you oughta do is be ready at3pm BST/7am PM today, May 5th.Happy theme-parking!

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 32 words · Michael Cross

RPS Time Capsule: the games worth saving from 2003

Yep, instant wrinkles like I’ve just been caught in aDeath Strandingrain shower. Come and find out which ones we’ve decided to save below. You know the drill by now. There’s only one slot per Treehouse member, after all. Above all, it’s a very Star Wars-yStar Wars gamethat swings for the fences. but there’s a reason it’s an enduring classic. In 2003, it was the most hilarious thing anyone had ever seen....

May 5, 2023 · 3 min · 477 words · April Burns

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Crypt of Uhrma puzzle solution

The puzzle is relatively easy to solve once you know how, but it can certainly be confusing. What is the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Crypt of Uhrma Puzzle? Enter the Crypt of Uhrma. You will notice many skulls and other archaic entities as you progress through the room. However, the solution won’t be immediately evident. However, the answer to the puzzle is hidden in the mountainside. To solve the puzzle, simply pull the blocks as they appear in the mountainside....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Margaret Hunt MD

Star Wars Jedi Survivor: How to beat the Rancor

If you’re unsure what we mean, or need some extra help, then read on! In this guide, we’ll explan how to beat the Rancor inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. The Rancor is an incredibly powerful boss, so our next tip is likely an obvious one. The Rancor can deliver fast one-hit kills that will feel incredibly punishing for new players. The unblockable Ground Pound and Charge attacks are signalled by the Rancor turning bright red during the attack animation....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Janet Hopkins

How The Pale Beyond charts its own course from a melting pot of real-life polar expeditions

reads the penultimate line ofThe Pale Beyonds poetic prologue. Kasha, though horrified at the suggestion, leaves the decision to you. Hislop, on the other hand, turned toHoosh, a non-fiction account describing the culinary history of Antarctica. Even in The Pale Beyonds fictional world, then, class pervades. Good leadership, therefore, is vital to staying alive on the ice.

May 4, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Jennifer Ortiz