Michael Bell and Simon Templeman return to their iconic roles, but a shallow 16-bit gameplay loop and fan-fiction tier writing leave Legacy of Kain: Ascendance feeling like a betrayal of a legendary series.
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A Shakesperean Legacy: A Legacy of Kain comeback?
PlayEveryWare delivers a technical masterclass with the Legacy of Kain: Defiance remaster, but does this “museum” of a cult classic provide the closure 90s fans have waited 22 years for? We explore whether Kain and Raziel are ready for a Kratos-style modern revival.
Review: Nioh 3 – On the Shoulders of Giants
Explore how Nioh 3 overcomes its graphical shortcomings through an art-historical lens, delivering the most addictive combat and rich Japanese mythology in the genre.
Minecraft’s console architects open the gates to Reforj pre-alpha
4J Studios, the team behind Minecraft on consoles, has released the pre-alpha of its new sandbox title Reforj on Xbox Insider.
Single-player overhaul arrives in Battlemarked holiday update
The latest Battlemarked patch overhauls solo play with full custom party support and introduces a holiday quest in the Crown of Frost.
Tricia Helfer cast as the lead in Warlock, a dark fantasy D&D action game
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios have announced Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a third-person action game starring Tricia Helfer, set for a 2027 release.
Battlemarked brings official D&D tactics to VR, PC, and PlayStation today
Resolution Games and Wizards of the Coast have launched Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked. Read about the new campaigns, classes, and cross-platform features here.
Owlcat Games to launch Dark Heresy alpha and port Rogue Trader to Switch 2
Find out when you can play the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha and learn more about Rogue Trader’s upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 debut.
Don’t get too comfortable: Why cozy horror is taking over gaming
An in-depth look at the cozy horror gaming genre. We explore why this hybrid of comfort and fear, seen in titles like Dredge, is becoming a new mainstream trend.
First look: Jurassic World Evolution 3 to feature baby dinosaurs and a global campaign
Frontier Developments has revealed the first gameplay details for Jurassic World Evolution 3, including dinosaur breeding, at a special preview event in London.
