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		<title>An Interview with WayForward about Sigma Star Saga DX</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/10/an-interview-with-wayforward-about-sigma-star-saga-dx/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stars Are Calling &#160; As a fan of retro games brought soaring into the present, especially those I missed out on playing the first time around, I was very happy for the opportunity to talk with WayForward about Sigma Star Saga DX. Not only did I get to chat with them about how the game works, but we also talked about upcoming projects, Shantae, the glory days of the Gameboy Advance and much more. Below is a transcript of my conversation with Matt Bozon (creator &#38; WayForward creative director) and Adam Tierney (assistant director &#38; WayForward head of bizdev and publishing). Hey Poor Player: The first question is perhaps the easiest – what led to the decision to bring Sigma Star Saga DX from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/10/an-interview-with-wayforward-about-sigma-star-saga-dx/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Gets Funky with Undertale Music Pack</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/09/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-funky-with-undertale-music-pack/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spiders and So Much More &#160; If you thought it&#8217;s been a moment since we last covered Rift of the NecroDancer, you&#8217;re right. But today it got an exceptionally exciting DLC in the Undertale Music Pack! It provides 6 new songs (one of which is free) from the talented Toby Fox. Here&#8217;s some more details about this new addition to Steam. Hold on to your wigs. It&#8217;s convention season, and the NecroDancer cast is all geared up in their freshest UNDERTALE cosplays to celebrate the long awaited UNDERTALE Music Pack. The full lineup of songs includes the following songs by Toby Fox: Spider Dance (FREE!) Death By Glamour Berguntrückung / ASGORE Hopes and Dreams Battle Against a True Hero MEGALOVANIA The cast is: Queen as&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/09/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-funky-with-undertale-music-pack/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>1000xRESIST Teams Up With Black Tabby in Prove You&#8217;re Human</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The AI Nightmare Evolves &#160; As a lifelong sci-fi nerd, I&#8217;ve always appreciated that technology can be both life-changing and immensely problematic. Sure, robots are amazing, but they also try and end humanity in series like Terminator. Or for a more nuanced approach, we see how artificial life achieves sentience courtesy of the works of Isaac Asimov. Which might make you think I&#8217;m pro AI, except that I know that with every advance comes pitfalls. Today, courtesy of the Triple-i Initiative, we&#8217;re getting a whopper of a game to address this issue further. The team behind 1000xRESIST is teaming up with Black Tabby Publishing, the folks who gave us Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, to bring Prove You&#8217;re Human. Which isn&#8217;t just a diabolical&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/09/1000xresist-teams-up-with-black-tabby-in-prove-youre-human/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/9/26</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/09/nintendo-download-for-4-9-26/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everybody Loves Animatronics! &#160; Now that we&#8217;re well and past the foolish part of April, it&#8217;s time for the Nintendo Download for 4/9/26! This week has some truly unexpected featured titles, a fascinating pre-order, Nintendo Classics from the NES era, promoted activities, music and a ton of digital games to enjoy. But first, let&#8217;s start with a new way to battle with pocket monsters. Gonna Be the Very Best &#160; I&#8217;ve played a LOT of Pokémon games. That includes the traditional adventures, offshoots like Conquest, puzzle games and even stuff like Snap. But even so, I haven&#8217;t quite played anything yet like Pokémon Champions. It&#8217;s a free to download game that&#8217;s usually used at official Championship events. And now, you can download it on Switch&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/09/nintendo-download-for-4-9-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drop Duchy &#8211; Complete Edition Falls to Consoles in April</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/drop-duchy-complete-edition-falls-to-consoles-in-april/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Falling Into Place &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since I last covered Drop Duchy, the rogue-lite, kingdom-building adventure from The Arcade Crew, Dotemu and Sleepy Mill Studio. But today we have exciting news to share. Namely, that as of April 21st, Drop Duchy is coming to consoles as Drop Duchy &#8211; Complete Edition. That means it&#8217;s coming to Switch and PS5 with both DLC packs, The Tribe and The North! Here&#8217;s a bit more info about Drop Duchy: Drop Duchy challenges leaders to thoughtfully build their lands by dropping blocks containing forests, plains, rivers and structures for their people (think Tetris meets Carcassonne). Clever placements make the difference between reaping bonus rewards and advantages for your people or falling to the mercenary camps eager to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/drop-duchy-complete-edition-falls-to-consoles-in-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazuma Kaneko&#8217;s Tsukuyomi Hands-On Preview Part 1: The Game</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/kazuma-kanekos-tsukuyomi-hands-on-preview-part-1-the-game/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kazuma Kaneko&#8217;s Tsukuyomi: Roguelike card-battler battling controversy? March 31, 2026 &#8212; 11 AM (Torrance, California) It was a typical overcast SoCal morning &#8212; a welcome reprieve considering the unusual heat wave we&#8217;d just experienced for the past two weeks. The KanaRey Productions office in Torrance, California &#8212; conveniently situated between the Del Amo Mall and the last remaining GameStop in the South Bay &#8212; was hosting the preview event for COLOPL&#8217;s newest game, Kazuma Kaneko&#8217;s Tsukuyomi. Games journalists from all over were invited to play the upcoming title in-office followed by an opportunity to interview the creators to follow shortly thereafter, and I was one of the lucky few chosen for such an event. As I parked my car and walked past the enormous mural&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/kazuma-kanekos-tsukuyomi-hands-on-preview-part-1-the-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazuma Kaneko&#8217;s Tsukuyomi Hands-On Preview Part 2: The Interview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/kazuma-kanekos-tsukuyomi-hands-on-preview-part-2-the-interview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meeting the minds behind Kazuma Kaneko&#8217;s Tsukuyomi March 31, 2026 &#8212; 12 PM (Torrance, California) There was a certain level of poetic irony in meeting Kazuma Kaneko after first becoming acquainted with the toothless version of his creation, the false god Okami. It was like being introduced to a god &#8212; a being capable of infinite creation &#8212; only to immediately meet the very god that created it (and, subsequently, kneecapped it). The Lord giveth and taketh away, indeed. A shock of perfectly coiffed white hair, designer tinted glasses, and the exact same outfit as his illustrated counterpart, Kaneko simply oozed &#8220;icon.&#8221; He sat unassumingly yet confidently at the end of the conference table, very nearly in the corner of the room. After we politely&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/kazuma-kanekos-tsukuyomi-hands-on-preview-part-2-the-interview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>People of Note Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/people-of-note-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[People of Note Review: Defy Tradition in this Musical JRPG &#160; Even though I&#8217;m familiar with Annapurna Interactive, I haven&#8217;t reviewed many games published by them. In fact, the only one I can recall was Morsels, a game that I was originally super excited about and quickly grew disappointed by. But regardless, Annapurna takes a lot of creative chances on games they publish, which I can respect. So I was more than willing to take a shot on a musical JRPG from them called People of Note. People of Note starts as a commentary about music, fandom and expectations, and quickly turns into something deeper. Like many JRPGs, that means it rapidly becomes a game about life or death consequences, which is actually a bit&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/07/people-of-note-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/03/raccoin-coin-pusher-roguelike-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike Review: What do you mean shaking my desk has no effect?? Who doesn&#8217;t love coin pushers?? Okay, maybe love is a strong word, but in the very least they&#8217;re admittedly eye-catching. A machine full of coins that look like they could just fall off soooo easily at any given moment? Especially if I just give it a little push (but not too big of a push because then the machine alarm goes off and that&#8217;s honestly terrifying?)? And then when they do fall into the machine there&#8217;s like a wall of lights that just explodes in dopamine-bestowing pageantry?? Pure perfection. But, like, physical arcades are hit-or-miss when it comes to actually having one of these bad boys, and watching the same&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/03/raccoin-coin-pusher-roguelike-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Stone Unturned Releasing Episodically Starting in Late April</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/03/no-stone-unturned-releasing-episodically-starting-in-late-april/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Squirrel and a Cat Walk Into a Bar&#8230; &#160; Back at PAX West last year, I got to play a lot of great games. And one that was especially quirky and funny was a mix of narrative adventure, murder mystery, parody and mini-games called No Stone Unturned. Today, we can share that this indie adventure will be releasing episodically on Steam beginning April 29th. There&#8217;s going to be six episodes total, and this should allow developer Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd. to give every episode the flourish and time it needs to sparkle. Here&#8217;s a few more details about No Stone Unturned: The Early Access release for No Stone Unturned will let players play through Detective Cox&#8217;s first case, Cat Got Your Tongue, with four&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/03/no-stone-unturned-releasing-episodically-starting-in-late-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fight for Fame in Deckbuilder Shady O&#8217;Grady&#8217;s Overnight Sensation</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/fight-for-fame-in-deckbuilder-shady-ogradys-overnight-sensation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rising Star franchise]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fame Comes at a Price &#160; Part of the reason I love rogue-likes is you never quite know what to expect. Today, we have proof of that phenomenon in a new game with the wild title of Shady O&#8217;Grady&#8217;s Overnight Sensation. It&#8217;s apparently a new take on the Rising Star franchise, which is all about musical competitions. What makes the game utterly unique is it mixes rogue-like, deckbuilder and band simulation. And it&#8217;s all coming to Steam Early Access on April 24th! Here&#8217;s a few more tidbits about Shady O&#8217;Grady&#8217;s Overnight Sensation: From the developer behind the cult-favorite Rising Star 2, Overnight Sensation delivers an energetic, highly replayable take on band simulation, blending music, strategy, and momentum as players lead a rising rock band across&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/fight-for-fame-in-deckbuilder-shady-ogradys-overnight-sensation/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription Service Soon</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/indie-io-launches-indie-pass-subscription-service-soon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The First Indie Subscription Service &#160; Even though I&#8217;ve been covering indie.io since they had the flashier name of Freedom Games, I can&#8217;t say I was expecting today&#8217;s news. Namely, that they&#8217;re not just publishing indie games anymore, but they&#8217;re offering a new subscription model called Indie Pass! And while I might have mixed feelings about that type of model, it&#8217;s inspired that this is the first indie-focused example. Best of all, Indie Pass is coming on April 13th, and will have 70+ games available from the start, with more to come. Here&#8217;s some more specifics: Launching at $6.99 / €5.99 / £4.99 per month, with additional regional pricing and annual subscription options, Indie Pass will grant unlimited access to a genre-agnostic library of 70+&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/indie-io-launches-indie-pass-subscription-service-soon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/2/26</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/nintendo-download-for-4-2-26/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evolution Is a Joke &#160; Well folks, now that we&#8217;re safely through the crucible that is April Fools, it&#8217;s time for a new Nintendo Download! The Nintendo Download for 4/2/26 is pretty great, too. It&#8217;s packed with some really eclectic titles, some in-game events, music, a couple sales and a whole bunch of digital adventures. But let&#8217;s start with a game whose very title alone fills me with dread. &#160; Into the Grinder &#160; This might sound odd, since I&#8217;m a self professed platformer expert, but the Meat Boy games are terrifying. I&#8217;m all about executing complex jumps and bounces, but I&#8217;m also accustomed to a safety net. One hit kills really stress me out, and that&#8217;s in two dimensions. Which is why I&#8217;ll probably&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/nintendo-download-for-4-2-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scale a Maddening Summit in Ascenders: Beyond the Peak</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/scale-a-maddening-summit-in-ascenders-beyond-the-peak/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rise Together or Fall Alone &#160; In real life, I&#8217;ll never be caught dead climbing a mountain. I&#8217;m just too fearful that I&#8217;ll fall, screaming to my demise. But in videogame form? That&#8217;s another case entirely. Especially when that it mixes rogue-lite, management and Lovecraft in one twisted package. That game is called Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, and it&#8217;s coming first to Steam Early Access in Q3 2026 before eventually arriving on consoles. Here&#8217;s more juicy details about this game from Ludogram and Twin Sails Interactive: In Ascenders: Beyond The Peak, the difference between life and death is your ability to read the mountain and choose your next move wisely. As the team leader, players will face moral choices as they climb a mountain cursed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/scale-a-maddening-summit-in-ascenders-beyond-the-peak/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crimson Desert Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/crimson-desert-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I admire Pearl Abyss’ quick response to some of Crimson Desert’s issues, and I think there’s a real chance that it will eventually feel decent to play. At the moment, though, it simply doesn’t, and even with updates, I have my doubts that it will ever give me a world that’s engaging for anything more than its impressive visuals. There’s a lot to do in Crimson Desert, but so little that I actually wanted to do.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Life is Strange: Reunion Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/life-is-strange-reunion-review-xbox-series-x/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ultimately, Life is Strange: Reunion promises the return of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, and it absolutely nails their relationship, building on their past and their choices to create a story that feels essential and worth the wait. As a standalone title, it might not entirely work, but as the closing chapters of a story over a decade in the making, it acts as a fantastic finale.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/02/legacy-of-kain-ascendance-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When fans spent decades asking for Legacy of Kain to return, I can’t imagine Ascendance was what they were hoping for. It isn’t terrible, and fans of the series who want to see these characters revisited with their original voice actors should check it out when it hits the right price, but even they will likely come away unsatisfied by this thoroughly mediocre title.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive a Mutated South Korea this April in Ground Zero</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/01/survive-a-mutated-south-korea-this-april-in-ground-zero/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Uncover the Truth and Try to Survive &#160; Last year, us at HPP got mighty excited by the announcement of retro, survival horror adventure Ground Zero. It looks to mix the sensibilities of classic Resident Evil with elements you&#8217;d see in Parasite Eve, all set in an infected South Korea. And today, we&#8217;re happy to share that the apocalypse is coming soon. Ground Zero is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on April 16th! While I wish Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 was on that list, here&#8217;s a few reasons fans of horror will want to check the game out: Set in a devastated South Korea, Ground Zero challenges players to uncover the truth behind the mysterious meteor impact that has reduced the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/01/survive-a-mutated-south-korea-this-april-in-ground-zero/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Minos Crushes All Heroes in a Devious Labyrinth this April</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smash Them Beneath Your Hooves! &#160; It&#8217;s been a hot minute since we first covered news of Minos, a game from Devolver Digital and Artificer where you play the fabled Minotaur and use a sentient labyrinth to trap and destroy would-be heroes. Now, we&#8217;re happy to share that this game is coming to Steam very soon, on April 9th! But if you still need a push, here&#8217;s some reasons to check Minos out: Minos expands on and adds agency to the fates of Asterion, the former King now cursed to live on as the minotaur, and Daedalus, the genius creator of the sentient labyrinth you&#8217;ll feed the blood of adventurers to. Devise masterful, devious plans by dragging walls, gates and corridors into place to shape&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/04/01/minos-crushes-all-heroes-in-a-devious-labyrinth-this-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive an Eldritch Western Hell Today in Tombwater</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/31/survive-an-eldritch-western-hell-today-in-tombwater/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where Sanity Goes to Die &#160; I do my level best to stay abreast of all the cool games coming out, but sometimes a few slip past my radar. Today&#8217;s game nearly did just that, which is why I&#8217;m happy to share it. Developed by Moth Atlas and published by Midwest Games, it&#8217;s called Tombwater, a Wild West adventure twisted by Eldritch horrors. It&#8217;s also a Souls-like ARPG, and it&#8217;s officially out on PC today! Here&#8217;s a few sweet details about Tombwater: Enter Tombwater, where shadows lurk and whispers echo from the deep of the abandoned silver mines. This is no longer a town where people live, but a town where people die. A once-thriving community, its people have now been gripped by the tendrils&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/31/survive-an-eldritch-western-hell-today-in-tombwater/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Race to the Finish Starting Today in Sprint City</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready&#8230;Set&#8230;GO! &#160; A few months back, we covered the announcement of Sprint City, the next multiplayer racing adventure from many of the folks behind SpeedRunners. Now, Second Stage Studio has revealed that the game is officially in Steam Early Access! But if you&#8217;re not immediately sold on the premise, check out these helpful tidbits: Developed by the original creators of SpeedRunners, Sprint City lets players race through a sprawling city, learning routes and discovering handy powerups and shortcuts that could help them claim a spot on the podium. Sprint City game owners can invite up to seven friends to join their session and play for free via their browser — no purchases or downloads required! Owners can also issue custom five-minute solo challenges via a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/31/race-to-the-finish-starting-today-in-sprint-city/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pieced Together Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/30/pieced-together-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pieced Together Review: The Puzzle Pieces of My Soul &#160; After I played the wonderful Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, I told myself I was going to play more cozy games. And then I did nothing of the sort for an extended stretch, until I stumbled onto a title by Glowfrog Games called Pieced Together. Even though I&#8217;m a writer by trade, I&#8217;ve always been a visually-minded person. And this game immediately grabbed me, dragging me back to the idyllic days of arts and crafts from my childhood. Pieced Together is a game where you solve colorful and intuitive puzzles which gradually reveal the friendship of Beth and Connie, from how they met, to middle school, college misadventures and beyond. It&#8217;s not only a wonderfully cozy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/30/pieced-together-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Marathon Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Marathon Review: It&#8217;s A Marathon, Not A Sprint &#160; If you&#8217;re not ready to delve into Bungie&#8217;s latest for the long haul, without wanting to sound overly elitist, you can stop reading now, as Marathon isn&#8217;t for you. It&#8217;s a complex, punishing, and competitive beast of a game that wants to kick you in the nuts at every opportunity. Then, when you&#8217;re writhing in pain, it&#8217;ll kick you once more for good measure. For my opening 15 &#8211; 20 hours with Bungie&#8217;s flashy new extraction shooter, I felt hopeless. As someone who has stuck with the Destiny series through thick and thin, I felt utterly demoralised that this shiny new toy wasn&#8217;t giving me the instant dopamine fix that I had come to expect from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/29/marathon-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Just Shapes &#038; Beats Getting a Physical Release via Fangamer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/27/just-shapes-beats-getting-a-physical-release-via-fangamer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Play that Funky Music! &#160; A while ago, I got introduced to the amazing musical mayhem of Just Shapes &#38; Beats developed by the indomitable Berzerk Studio. It&#8217;s a mix of music and bullet hell with simple yet colorful graphics, and incredibly catchy tunes. And even though I&#8217;ve spent a ton of time replaying songs in it, today we all have a new reason to rejoice. Namely, that Just Shapes &#38; Beats is getting a physical Switch release this year courtesy of Fangamer, and it&#8217;s shipping on July 31st! But if you&#8217;re not yet convinced, here&#8217;s some really epic details about the physical edition: Just Shapes &#38; Beats’ physical version will boast a 12&#215;9” poster and sticker sheet to help jumpstart decorating ideas for your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/27/just-shapes-beats-getting-a-physical-release-via-fangamer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Tactical, Tabletop, RPG Chaos this April in Reptilian Rising</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/27/enjoy-tactical-tabletop-rpg-chaos-this-april-in-reptilian-rising/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dino-Might Adventures Await! &#160; You&#8217;re probably familiar with the saying &#8220;the British are coming!&#8221;. But today, we&#8217;re using it in a positive sense. Courtesy of British developers Gregarious Games and Robot Circus, along with publisher Numskull Games, we are happy to share that a game called Reptilian Rising is coming to PC and Switch on April 23rd. Reptilian Rising is a mix of time travel, tabletop, and tactical RPG along with pulpy 80&#8217;s sci-fi insanity. But if you&#8217;re not yet sold on this eclectic premise, here&#8217;s some more info to chew on: The timeline and everyone in it (that includes you) is under siege! Confront the Reptilian Rising, bring retro miniatures to life on battlefields across time. Fight against The Ouroboros through seven time periods,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/27/enjoy-tactical-tabletop-rpg-chaos-this-april-in-reptilian-rising/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Cozy Murderous Farm Sim this August in Grave Seasons</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/enjoy-a-cozy-murderous-farm-sim-this-august-in-grave-seasons/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reap What You Sow &#160; For me, it takes a special hook to make me care about any farm sim. So when I see the words cozy and murderous used in the same sentence to describe one, I pay close attention. That game is called Grave Seasons, developed by Perfect Garbage and slated to be published by Blumhouse Games. It&#8217;s coming this August 14th to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S and Game Pass. If you&#8217;re lucky enough to be attending PAX East this week, you&#8217;ll get your first glimpse of it there at Booth #19049. But for the rest of us, here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll want to know about Grave Seasons: Grave Seasons is a charming, narrative-driven pixelated farming sim game where, amidst clever&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/enjoy-a-cozy-murderous-farm-sim-this-august-in-grave-seasons/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Time-Bending Rogue-like Ascend to ZERO Arrives this July</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/time-bending-rogue-like-ascend-to-zero-arrives-this-july/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Future is Soon &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a huge fan of the rogue-like genre, generally I play twin-stick shooters and deckbuilders. Not nearly as many action-packed adventures, which is what Ascend to ZERO is all about. Developed by South Korean Flyway Games, it&#8217;s a time-bending action rogue-like all about manipulating time as you race against it. And it&#8217;s finally arriving on PC and Xbox Series X&#124;S on July 13th of this year! Better yet, Ascend to ZERO currently has a wholly upgraded Steam demo playable until April 3rd. But if you&#8217;re not sold yet, here&#8217;s a few more details about the adventure: A massively overhauled Steam demo is available for a limited time, built directly from community feedback. This isn&#8217;t old content&#8230; it&#8217;s the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/time-bending-rogue-like-ascend-to-zero-arrives-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retro-Styled Shmup ZPF Flies to PC &#038; Modern Consoles in April</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/retro-styled-shmup-zpf-flies-to-pc-modern-consoles-in-april/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retro-Fueled Epic &#160; Last year, I had the privilege to try out a truly ground-breaking new Shmup with tons of retro flair called ZPF. Developed by ZPF Team and published by Mega Cat Studios, it was one of the most interesting examples of the genre I had played in ages. And now, it&#8217;s slated to release on modern consoles (Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X&#124;S) on April 16th! For those who need more convincing, check this out: One of the most anticipated shooters of 2025, ZPF earned massive praise from critics and fans of the genre when it soared onto the Genesis and Mega Drive last year. Now, ZPF brings its surreal, high-intensity action to modern platforms, inviting even more players to dive into&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/retro-styled-shmup-zpf-flies-to-pc-modern-consoles-in-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pre-Orders Now Open for BloodRayne: Definitive Collection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready for a Bloody Good Time &#160; Last October, I was happy to share news that the BloodRayne: Definitive Collection was coming. Today, I&#8217;m even more excited to share that the pre-order window for this physical collection on Switch and PS5 is officially open. So if you&#8217;re eager for classic vampire mayhem, you&#8217;ll want to get your pre-order in from today until May 3rd. If you&#8217;re not familiar with BloodRayne: Definitive Collection, check out these details: The BloodRayne: Definitive Collection combines BloodRayne: Terminal Cut, BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut, and BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites in one comprehensive package, delivering the complete saga of the iconic dhampir heroine Rayne. The collection brings together the most complete and refined versions of the original games to date, enhanced&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/pre-orders-now-open-for-bloodrayne-definitive-collection/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/26/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:06:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Squish Your Expectations &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s not just Nintendo Download day, but it&#8217;s also the first day of PAX East! And while I&#8217;m sadly not attending myself, many lucky gamers are there trying out all the latest glittering and compelling adventures. For us, though, we&#8217;re going to focus on what&#8217;s right in front of us. The Nintendo Download for 3/26/26 has a bunch of featured titles, some great music, and even a series sale for a spooky publisher. But let&#8217;s start with the latest update to a platformer I really enjoyed. &#160; Brand New Wonders &#160; Even though I&#8217;m not a huge fan of porting games to new consoles, I&#8217;ll admit I&#8217;m curious how well Super Mario Bros. Wonder&#8217;s Switch 2 edition plays. Especially&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/nintendo-download-for-3-26-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>I Write Games Not Tragedies Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/i-write-games-not-tragedies-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I Write Games Not Tragedies Review: Ash&#8217;s Ascent from Darkness to Light &#160; Sometimes, you just can&#8217;t get into a game when it&#8217;s first released. It&#8217;s generally because I need to spend more time wrapping my head around things. Usually that means not quite clicking with some aspect of the game, either the visuals, story or gameplay itself. Which is my longwinded way of saying that&#8217;s why I&#8217;m just now getting to I Write Games Not Tragedies. Developed by Studio Wife and published by Yotsuba Interactive, it&#8217;s the story of a young emo lad named Ash. No Fire Without Ash &#160; The story itself was the strongest part of the tale, and takes us through Ash&#8217;s youth and adulthood, sharing his loves, problems and battles&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/26/i-write-games-not-tragedies-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player&#8217;s Top 25 Games Of 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Another year, another top 25. This is the 10th anniversary of HPP's annual GOTY list, and the competition for our coveted crystal joystick is as fierce as ever.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukiyo Studios Is Bringing the Indies to PAX East</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/24/ukiyo-studios-is-bringing-the-indies-to-pax-east/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAX East Is Gonna be Epic &#160; One of my favorite thing about indies and smaller studios is that they often support each other. And in the case of the upcoming PAX East, from March 26-29, Ukiyo Studios is going to be bringing the heat. It&#8217;s okay if you aren&#8217;t already familiar with them, since they&#8217;re not just showcasing their own compelling titles. They&#8217;ll be showcasing a world of indies from other teams, including the likes of Yacht Club Games, Shueisha Games, Critical Reflex and more! Here&#8217;s a few more details about what Ukiyo Studios will be sharing at Booth 18055 at PAX East: Ukiyo Studios is proud to present over a dozen games from indie developers and publishers from around the world. At PAX&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/24/ukiyo-studios-is-bringing-the-indies-to-pax-east/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pluto Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/22/pluto-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pluto Review: Giving Deckbuilder Fans the Finger(s) &#160; I took a chance on Pluto for a couple of reasons. For one, I&#8217;m an avowed deckbuilder addict. For another, I&#8217;ve enjoyed many of the games published by indie.io over the years. Combined with a dark, moody visual style and atmospheric sound design, it seemed like the game had great potential to be a standout success. Sadly, it didn&#8217;t take very long at all for me to discover that pretty as it was, Pluto was not a well-balanced or particularly engaging deckbuilder. Worse, it just lacks the crucial balance necessary to make this genre work. Keep reading to see why this example of the genre failed to catch the interest of this deckbuilder fan. Unhappy Birthday &#160;&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/22/pluto-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tackle a Titanic New Story in GigaBash Final Ascension DLC</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/20/tackle-a-titanic-new-story-in-gigabash-final-ascension-dlc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Big, Bold New DLC Arrives &#160; At HPP, we&#8217;ve been covering GigaBash since the very beginning. And today, we&#8217;re happy to share an exciting new update for the kaiju battler on PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox consoles. Namely, it&#8217;s getting a new DLC starting today called Final Ascension. Not only does it add two new characters, Gaya Gigaman and Zargorah, but it also adds a new story chapter and much more besides! Here&#8217;s some of the cool stuff included in the Final Ascension experience: This DLC adds 2 new characters into the game who are evolutions of existing fan favorites. Behold &#8220;Gaya Gigaman&#8221; and &#8220;Zargorah&#8221; as they pit themselves against each other with dazzling moves and catastrophic skills. One brings justice, the other brings&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/20/tackle-a-titanic-new-story-in-gigabash-final-ascension-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Offers More Detective Duo Delights</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/the-darkside-detective-backside-of-the-moon-offers-more-detective-duo-delights/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon: mysterious as&#8230; well, you know. The Darkside Detective series has been a joy from the word &#8220;go.&#8221; Fans of X-Files, Twin Peaks, and other supernatural detective media should have already played the first two installments in this wonderful series (The Darkside Detective, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark) because they&#8217;re delightfully entertaining and charmingly silly. If you haven&#8217;t yet, why not go play both of those real quick (or at least just read our reviews about them) and then do yourselves a favor and continue the fun with the third installment in the franchise: The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon (well, the demo at least). The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon opens up on our favorite&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/the-darkside-detective-backside-of-the-moon-offers-more-detective-duo-delights/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Moonstone Island DE is One Must-Catch Collectable</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/getting-physical-moonstone-island-de-is-one-must-catch-collectable/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Unbelievable Monster Collector Adventure &#160; I&#8217;ve had the privilege of covering a lot of great physical editions courtesy of Super Rare Games in my ongoing Getting Physical segment. By far one of the coolest ones was the Deluxe Edition of Cassette Beasts. But today, even that amazing collectable has been outdone by the Moonstone Island Deluxe Edition. This Deluxe Edition instantly lives up to that description. It&#8217;s about 4 times the size of a standard edition, in a cardboard outer box larger than my laptop. There were flaps I had to carefully remove on the sides, and then pulling a tab opened things up. From there I carefully removed a bubble wrap sheath, which brought me to the good stuff. Moonstone Island DE comes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/getting-physical-moonstone-island-de-is-one-must-catch-collectable/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kena: Bridge of Spirits Heads To Switch 2 Next Week</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/kena-bridge-of-spirits-heads-to-switch-2-next-week/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring Has Sprung! &#160; Not too long ago, we covered news of how Kena: Bridge of Spirits is heading to Switch 2 this Spring. Turns out, Spring isn&#8217;t that far out. Now we can confirm that the game is coming to the console next week on March 26th! But if you&#8217;re not sure where you stand, check out some specifics below. Nintendo console players in North America and Europe who are eager to start their own journey with Spirit Guide Kena and her adorable yet powerful Rot companions can pre-order the game starting today in the Nintendo eShop. The game welcomes players into a charming, mysterious world that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, fast-paced combat, and a compelling story. As Kena, a young Spirit Guide searching for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/kena-bridge-of-spirits-heads-to-switch-2-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Stylish JRPG STARBITES Crashes Into Action This May</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/stylish-jrpg-starbites-crashes-into-action-this-may/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the Truth on the Desert Planet Bitter &#160; Positivity is in short supply these days, so I look to media as a lifeline when I&#8217;m feeling down. And today, we got a hell of a boost from NIS America. Along with IKINAGAMES, they revealed that JRPG STARBITES is coming out on May 21st to PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! I&#8217;ve been infatuated with the game since I demoed it at PAX West last year, and I think it could be one of the best examples of the genre I&#8217;ve played in a long time. Also worth note, STARBITES is offering a really sexy physical Limited Edition. The only real downside is it&#8217;s not available for Switch 2, but it seems&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/stylish-jrpg-starbites-crashes-into-action-this-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/19/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Duck&#8217;ing Insanity &#160; In my neck of the woods, we&#8217;ve officially traded surprise snowstorms for ordinary grey rain. Far less dramatic, and honestly the perfect setting in which to play some videogames. The Nintendo Download for 3/19/26 has no lack of those, including several featured titles, some new music, a classic Gamecube adventure and more. But let&#8217;s start with a game that&#8217;s so weird it should fit right in on Switch 2. &#160; Reloaded on Switch 2 &#160; Back in the day, my first shooter of note was Duck Hunt, a decidedly bizarre and challenging adventure. Nintendo continued that trend nicely in the Wii era, but it&#8217;s been hit or miss since on their consoles. Thankfully, that changes somewhat today with a title called BANG!&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/nintendo-download-for-3-19-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Adventures of Elliot Digital Pre-Orders Now Open</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once More Into Battle with a Faerie &#160; Even though I play more JRPGs than ARPGs, I&#8217;m still a fan of the genre. Especially when it embodies a style that is at once modern and retro. Which is my long way of saying I&#8217;m looking forward to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. And starting today, you can officially pre-order the game digitally on PC, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! If you need a bit more of a push, check out this recap: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales is a brand-new action RPG featuring the iconic HD-2D graphics Team Asano is now known for. It introduces a fantastical adventure set in the world of Philabieldia—a savage land overrun by fierce&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/the-adventures-of-elliot-digital-pre-orders-now-open/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kingdom&#8217;s Return Reveals Demo Ahead of Final Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring Back the Kingdom this March &#160; We&#8217;re happy to share news from Inti Creates today about their upcoming adventure, Kingdom&#8217;s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. It&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch and PS5 on April 23rd, but you won&#8217;t have to wait that long to play it. Because there&#8217;s an eShop demo dropping on March 19th! Also exciting, today Inti Creates shared the final character, the fierce, sword-wielding Zipangu. You can find more details about him below, along with the official reveal trailer: He&#8217;s a quick and nimble attacker with invincible dodges and relentless attacks. However, he&#8217;s a bit of a glass cannon, so he&#8217;ll need players to pay attention to enemies before he takes too much damage! I like the look of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/19/kingdoms-return-reveals-demo-ahead-of-final-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Put Your Rogue-lite, Spatial Logic to Work in Beatrix</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Descend Through the Circles of Hell &#160; As someone who is constantly compelled to play the next promising rogue-like deckbuilder, I&#8217;m officially interested in a new one called Beatrix. It touts itself as a board builder, and has you descending through the Circles of Hell inspired by Dante&#8217;s Inferno. Better yet, it has a really jaw-dropping visual style that vaguely reminds me of another game called Nadir, though hopefully this is a lot more intuitive. Here&#8217;s a few more key details about Beatrix: Inspired by the spatial logic play, Beatrix transforms traditional deckbuilding into a deep board-build experience played across a shifting battlefield. As the enigmatic Beatrix, players descend through the Circles of Hell to uncover a rotting anomaly threatening the Abyss itself. By deploying&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/18/put-your-rogue-lite-spatial-logic-to-work-in-beatrix/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fight Through Insane Rogue-like Dungeons in Dark Scrolls</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2026 Just Got Doink&#8217;ed for the Better &#160; While I&#8217;ve always been a fan of the creativity of Devolver Digital, I feel like they met their match in Doinksoft, the developer behind such greats as Gato Roboto, Gunbrella and Demon Throttle. And now, they&#8217;re teaming up again to bring something called Dark Scrolls to PC and Switch later this year. It&#8217;s a sort of rogue-like, dungeon-crawling, Shmup-infused adventure, replete with gorgeous and frenetic NES graphics. But if you&#8217;re not sold yet, keep on reading: Hack, slash and dodge through hordes of enemies and deadly traps in procedurally generated runs of hand-crafted rooms and levels using each hero&#8217;s unique attacks and abilities to your advantage. “Whenever I search for ‘roguelike’ I don’t find what I’m looking&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/18/fight-through-insane-rogue-like-dungeons-in-dark-scrolls/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Goblin Sushi is a Deliciously Weird Restaurant Sim</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/goblin-sushi-is-a-deliciously-weird-restaurant-sim/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cooking Up Something Tasty in a Cave &#160; The story goes, my mom ate sushi while pregnant with me, and I came out with a taste for it. All I know is that I&#8217;ve been eating sushi since I could hold two chopsticks properly, but I&#8217;ve never eaten any maki or rolls prepared by an enthusiastic little goblin. But that&#8217;s the basic hook of a new restaurant sim in Steam early access called Goblin Sushi. Developed by Old Cake Factory and published by Metaroot, it&#8217;s a very quirky and colorful adventure about a goblin with a dream, to be a renowned sushi chef. Sure, you may not immediately associate the cuisine with cave-dwelling monsters, but there&#8217;s no reason they can&#8217;t crave seaweed, rice and various&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/goblin-sushi-is-a-deliciously-weird-restaurant-sim/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Become The Hero We Deserve in Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/become-the-hero-we-deserve-in-lucky-tower-ultimate-1-0/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fate is a Bitch&#8230; &#160; As a fan of the rogue-like genre, I&#8217;m happy to tell you all exciting news courtesy of AMC Games and Studio Seufz. Namely, that Lucky Tower Ultimate is finally leaving early access for 1.0! Meaning the comedic rogue-like adventure is available today on PC (Steam, Epic) and the Nintendo Switch! What&#8217;s that, not convinced yet? Then check this out: Lucky Tower Ultimate is an absurd roguelike with slapstick humor and a hand-drawn aesthetic where no two journeys are ever the same, as you attempt to escape from a randomly generated tower. Players will perish at the hands of Evelius&#8217;s uncompromising tower countless times before escaping to the local village where meta-progression is earned in this deceptively challenging adventure. &#8220;We&#8217;re so&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/become-the-hero-we-deserve-in-lucky-tower-ultimate-1-0/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Starfield Launches On PS5 April 7th With Major Updates, But Don&#8217;t Call It Starfield 2.0</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/starfield-launches-on-ps5-april-7th-with-major-updates-but-dont-call-it-starfield-2-0/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Building On What&#8217;s Already Great The question was inevitable. After watching a presentation about the major updates coming to Starfield on April 7th, someone asked the game&#8217;s lead creative producer, Tim Lamb, whether he considered this to now be Starfield 2.0, echoing the language often used for major game overhauls like the one famously done by the team behind No Man’s Sky. Lamb was careful with his wording but pushed back on this. This isn’t a complete overhaul of Starfield. It’s still fundamentally the same game, but he does believe that this update will make this the best version of Starfield. Still, no one behind the game has been trying to reinvent the game they spent so many years making. Instead, they’re focused on highlighting&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/17/starfield-launches-on-ps5-april-7th-with-major-updates-but-dont-call-it-starfield-2-0/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore Unforgiving Horror Today in Total Chaos: New Game+</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alternate Endings, New Locations &#38; An Unrelenting Hunter &#160; Today we&#8217;re happy to share news from Apogee and Trigger Happy Interactive&#8217;s Sam Prebble. It&#8217;s all about how Total Chaos just got more horrifying today with their New Game+. It&#8217;s available now on PC and consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S), and there&#8217;s a lot for fans to be excited about in this FPS nightmare. Here&#8217;s some specifics about Total Chaos: New Game+: What began as an award-winning total conversion mod of DOOM II has now evolved into a fully standalone title, boasting a spine-tingling atmosphere and an aggressively uneasy tension throughout. Developer Sam Prebble leveraged his game (Turbo Overkill) and Hollywood (Avatar, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) visual&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/16/explore-unforgiving-horror-today-in-total-chaos-new-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fallen Tear: The Ascension is a Compelling &#038; Demanding Metroidvania</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/16/fallen-tear-the-ascension-is-a-compelling-demanding-metroidvania/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fun, But With Room Still to Grow &#160; Generally speaking, I don&#8217;t preview a game more than once before it comes out, no matter how much I enjoy it. There&#8217;s only so much that a game can change in the interim. So I wasn&#8217;t actually expecting to cover Fallen Tear: The Ascension after the last time. But as a sucker for the Metroidvania genre, I decided to give it another shot. Firstly, though this build was almost identical to what I had played last time, other than a new introduction cinematic and voiceover, there&#8217;s a reason that wasn&#8217;t a problem. Namely, this early slice of the game is so huge that I actually got stuck last time. Thankfully, this time around I got past that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/16/fallen-tear-the-ascension-is-a-compelling-demanding-metroidvania/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review: Gotta eco-restore &#8217;em all (while navigating heavy political conflict)! 200 years after a cataclysmic civil war that has ravaged the land, the now separate kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil find themselves at yet another watershed moment. Monsters are quickly losing their habitats due to a series of simultaneous environmental catastrophes (aptly called the encroachment as it is forcing the beasts into humanity&#8217;s domain). While the encroachment merely threatens the idyllic life in Azuria, ecological disasters beyond manmade comprehension have already laid waste to the once proud kingdom of Vermeil. On the brink of extinction and with their backs to the wall, the Vermeillians demand their Azurian neighbors join forces with them and cross the Meridian and break the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/16/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Minishoot&#8217; Adventures Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minishoot&#8217; Adventures Review: The Legend of Crystalline Hero &#160; There were a lot of great games shown during the recent Indie World showcase, but the one that most grabbed my attention was Minishoot&#8217; Adventures. In large part, that&#8217;s because I had discovered it recently on PC, and was about to pull the trigger on buying a copy. Then, miraculously, I was offered the unexpected opportunity to review the game on Switch 2. Put simply, Minishoot&#8217; Adventures is incredibly fun, albeit more than a little weird. It mixes features of series like The Legend of Zelda with Shmup elements. And it seemingly takes place in a world almost entirely populated by ship-like creatures. While I&#8217;ll admit the plot is a little perplexing, let me tell you&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/15/minishoot-adventures-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Terminal Velocity Speeds Towards Physical Editions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Need for Speed &#160; Here at HPP, we love highlighting physical editions of games. Especially when they&#8217;re the somewhat rare physical PC game, something of an endangered species. Today, we&#8217;re covering one such game on behalf of Reboxy and Ziggurat called Terminal Velocity. It&#8217;s getting not just one, but two different physical PC editions. For those who crave speed, here are a few more details about the release: Go big (box) or go home with the Classic Edition of Terminal Velocity which features a complete version of the collector&#8217;s package, available from Reboxy. Including the big box packaging (laminated, with a foam insert), reprint of the original 24-page manual, A3 poster, pressed CD-ROM (with Terminal Velocity: Legacy Edition, the 1995 version of the game),&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/13/terminal-velocity-speeds-towards-physical-editions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Vibrant Metroidvania in Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Roaring to PC and Consoles This Fall &#160; As a fan of the Metroidvania genre, I&#8217;m happy today to share news of an upcoming one called Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster. It&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S this Fall, and tells the tale of a powerful shapeshifting Beastmaster. It definitely has some He-Man vibes, and great Saturday Morning cartoon energy. Here&#8217;s a few more specifics about Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster: Inspired by the cult fantasy films and classic games of the 80s and 90s, including Beastmaster, Conan, Deathstalker, Castlevania, Golden Axe, and Ghouls &#8216;n&#8217; Ghosts, Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster delivers a nostalgic yet modern action-platforming experience set in the richly imagined world of Arborea. Every character, creature, and environment has been hand-drawn&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/13/explore-a-vibrant-metroidvania-in-barbarian-saga-the-beastmaster/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/12/legacy-of-kain-defiance-remastered-review-xbox-series-x/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Legacy of Kain: Defiance is still a fun action game even after all these years, bringing together its series’ two protagonists and making me wonder what might have been if the series had continued. While I have a few issues with the way the remaster was handled, there are enough choices here to please most players. It’s not a forgotten classic, but fans of the series or anyone just curious about it will have a good time, even if new players would be better served by checking out a few other chapters first.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While I don’t think the main quest in Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is compelling, the game still plays incredibly well, and there’s enough excellent side content here to keep players wanting to take Fallout on the go busy for a very long time. With mostly very good performance on the Switch 2, this is as good a place to play the game as any and a solid starting point for those who are new to the series.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reigns: The Witcher Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reigns: The Witcher is a fun take on both of these franchises, even if its spin on combat feels unnecessary. While it won’t keep you glued to your screen for hours on end like The Witcher often manages, it’s a solid time-killer that will put a smile on the face of fans of these characters.]]></description>
		
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		<title>GreedFall: The Dying World Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[GreedFall: The Dying World PS5 Review: An Unfinished World The original GreedFall sold two million copies not because it was polished, but because it was a proper, choice-driven RPG that treated players like adults, and people were hungry for that. Now the studio is back with The Dying World, and they&#8217;ve made some bold swings: scrapping the action combat fans liked, rebuilding the whole system around tactical pause mechanics, flipping the narrative so you&#8217;re the colonized instead of the colonizer. However, even after spending 18 months in PC Early Access, the “Mixed” Steam rating seems well deserved for this shaky 1.0 launch. Narrative Rich You play as a Doneigad, a native sage violently dragged across the ocean to Gacane, the Old Continent. At first, your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/12/greedfall-the-dying-world-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reanimal Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reanimal Review: Bigger Nightmares &#160; When I heard that Little Nightmares developer, Tarsier Studios, was not going to be at the helm for Little Nightmares 3, I feared for the series. Not that I didn&#8217;t trust in Supermassive Games being able to turn around a competent third installment, but when I feared it would lack the soul of Tarsier&#8217;s work, much in the same way that countless Limbo clones lacked what made Limbo so iconic when it released way back when. And, while it was a solid effort, I personally feel I was right about Little Nightmares 3, as it was a competent entry in the series that just didn&#8217;t carry the same polish and soul of its predecessors. With that behind me, my eyes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/12/reanimal-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/12/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuxedo-Wearing Jerks &#160; Well folks, you know what day it is. Which means it&#8217;s time for the Nintendo Download for 3/12/26! This week may not have any new sales, but it more than makes up for that with a ton of other games. That includes a torrent of featured titles, digital darlings, Nintendo Classics and more. Let&#8217;s start with a new game from Capcom that&#8217;s already taking up space in my brain. &#160; A Monstrous Sort of Fun &#160; Monster Hunter didn&#8217;t hook me until they came out with the Stories games. And as someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first two entries, I&#8217;m looking forward to Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Though I&#8217;ll be waiting on playing it until I beat Monster Hunter Stories&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/12/nintendo-download-for-3-12-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Help Heroes Win in AfterQuest, a Tactical, Rogue-lite Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Party Hearty, Newbie Heroes! &#160; While there have been many interminglings of rogue-lite and tactics in the past, often those games turned out unbalanced or poorly conceived. It&#8217;s my firm hope that AfterQuest bucks that trend. It was recently revealed at the The MIX x Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase. Not only does it look actually funny, but it features great retro style and one hell of a catchy soundtrack. Here&#8217;s a few more details about AfterQuest: AfterQuest is a fast-paced roguelite RPG with tactical, turn-based combat from Ember Arcade, a small studio based in Ottawa, Canada. Players build a three-hero party from a growing roster, experiment with deep buildcrafting across spells, runes, gear, and perks, and experience a character-driven story where every defeat pushes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/help-heroes-win-in-afterquest-a-tactical-rogue-lite-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Heist Like a Pro This March in First Smash &#8216;N Grab Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Raccoon &#38; Rowdy Robot &#160; Every time I start to feel like an adult, some game comes along that takes me back to the whimsy of childhood. Today that game is called Smash &#8216;N Grab, developed by SLAP-BANG! Digital. It&#8217;s all about a robot and raccoon who like to steal things, resplendent with a Saturday Morning cartoon visual style. Best of all, it&#8217;ll get the first public demo from March 13 &#8211; 19 as part of Steam&#8217;s Games from Ireland festival! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Smash &#8216;N Grab: Take control of Smash, a hulking robot drummer, and Grab, his cunning raccoon accomplice, as they tear a tethered trail of thievery through retro-futuristic environments inspired by the graphic style of Saul Bass, Samurai Jack,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/heist-like-a-pro-this-march-in-first-smash-n-grab-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Beautiful World This May in LumenTale: Memories of Trey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Brand New Monster Collector &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a huge fan of the monster collector genre, I sometimes miss the occasional reveal. Which is why a crowdfunded game called LumenTale: Memories of Trey wasn&#8217;t already on my radar. But it definitely is now, courtesy of an announcement by publisher Team17 and Beehive Studios. LumenTale is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC on May 26th. And if it plays as well as it looks, this will be a great addition to the genre. Check out some specifics below: In LumenTale: Memories of Trey, players step into the role of Trey, a young hero who awakens with no memory of his past and sets out on a journey across the mysterious land of Talea to uncover&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/explore-a-beautiful-world-this-may-in-lumentale-memories-of-trey/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>John Carpenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Carpenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando Review: It Takes One Kurt Russell to Beat The Thing, But It Will Take Four Toxic Commandos To Beat a Sludge God You might remember John Carpenter for such classics as The Thing, where a shapeshifting beastie makes havoc in an Antarctic research station, requiring Kurt Russell&#8217;s destructive solutions. Now the canny Carpenter has constructed a game with similar themes on a larger scale: Toxic Commando, wherein a ragtag crew of four mercenaries must defeat hordes of zombies and other mutagenic monstrosities. It&#8217;s a first-person shooter four-player co-op affair with a vehicular twist, but can it stand out amidst the hordes of other titles of a similar ilk?   Toxic Commando&#8217;s titular mercenaries are comprised of money-focused professional Astrid Zu, hotheaded violence&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/john-carpenters-toxic-commando-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Serenity Forge Reveals Cozy Farm Sim Delphinium at GDC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[First You Farm, Then You Cook &#160; One thing I&#8217;ve been painfully aware of is that GDC is happening this week. And while I&#8217;d love to attend myself one year, this is not that year. Thankfully, I still hear rumblings of promising games, such as one today from publisher Serenity Forge. They&#8217;re working with Cinnadev on something called Delphinium. It&#8217;s a cozy farm / cooking sim with lush artwork, great tunes and emotional storytelling. And it&#8217;s coming to PC and Xbox in 2027! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Delphinium: Several years ago, Haiyan left her village to follow her older brother on a quest to rebuild their war-torn homeland. She never planned to return, but fate dragged her back to her roots after her&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/serenity-forge-reveals-cozy-farm-sim-delphinium-at-gdc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Pours a Drink with VA-11 Hall-A DLC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Unwind With Cyberpunk Bartender Action &#160; Today is officially the first DLC released for Rift of the NecroDancer in 2026, and also the most exciting (at least in my estimation). Namely, Brace Yourself Games has brought us a VA-11 Hall-A DLC music pack! It&#8217;s hard to believe it&#8217;s been a decade since that memorable adventure came out. Now, we can all dance to the new tunes it provides, as well as a freebie from Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. As for Switch, expect this music pack later for that console. Here&#8217;s a few more details about the Rift of the NecroDancer: VA-11 Hall-A music pack: As a special promotion for this exciting crossover, the track &#8220;YLIAD&#8221; will be available to all Rift of the NecroDancer&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/11/rift-of-the-necrodancer-pours-a-drink-with-va-11-hall-a-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sigma Star Saga DX Rockets to PC &#038; Consoles Early April</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/sigma-star-saga-dx-rockets-to-pc-consoles-early-april/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Lost Adventure from the GBA Era &#160; Though I&#8217;ve been a fan for a while, I haven&#8217;t played all of the classic games developed by WayForward. Notably some of the stuff that arrived during the Game Boy Advance era. And while I caught up with Xtreme Sports not too long ago, the game I&#8217;ve really been interested is Sigma Star Saga DX. Today, WayForward finally gave us a release date for that game &#8211; April 7th! That means it will be available digitally on PC, Switch and PS5 consoles. Though if you&#8217;re a diehard collector, you might want to preorder the physical edition from Limited Run. Either way, those who want to reexperience a game from the past should get excited now. Here&#8217;s a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/sigma-star-saga-dx-rockets-to-pc-consoles-early-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Begins Studies This April</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/kumitantei-old-school-slaughter-begins-studies-this-april/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolute Class Will Soon Be in Session! &#160; I know there are a ton of games on the horizon, meaning it can be a challenge to keep them all in mind. But let me tell you that I think Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is one game you need to make room for. Developed by Mango Factory and set to be published by Akupara Games, it&#8217;s a murder mystery with a mutant feline in a similar style to Danganronpa. And best of all, the first episode of Kumitantei is coming to PC on April 23rd! Here&#8217;s some refreshers about the premise: Widely known as the most prestigious accolade across an alternate Empire of Japan, becoming an Absolute means a life of wealth, prestige, and dignity. But for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/kumitantei-old-school-slaughter-begins-studies-this-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moonsigil Atlas Mixes Tetris with Deckbuilders in First Steam Demo</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/moonsigil-atlas-mixes-tetris-with-deckbuilders-in-first-steam-demo/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Consult the Power of the Moon &#160; I&#8217;m always on the hunt for that great new deckbuilder. But I&#8217;m also a huge fan of classic puzzle games like Tetris. And now, one brave game is mixing both of them together this June in Moonsigil Atlas. Developed by Snake Tower Games and published by Twin Sails Interactive, Moonsigil Atlas has you using space as a resource as you place sigils to battle primordial deities. Best of all, this week it has a free demo available part of Steam&#8217;s Turn-Based Thursday Fest! Here&#8217;s some more details about the game; In most deckbuilders, power is rationed by energy. In Moonsigil Atlas, your true resource is physical space. Every turn is spellcraft by geometry: you place sigil-cards onto a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/moonsigil-atlas-mixes-tetris-with-deckbuilders-in-first-steam-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Season of Music in Chicory: A Musical Tale Remix Album</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/enjoy-a-season-of-music-in-chicory-a-musical-tale-remix-album/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the Colors of Spring &#160; If you played Chicory: A Colorful Tale and wanted to dive deeper into that wonderful world, today you&#8217;re in luck. Resonant Union has teamed up with Lena Raine to bring us Chicory: A Musical Tale. This arrangement album not only features various guest composers, but also covers every season musically. Here&#8217;s some details about how that works in Chicory: A Musical Tale: The Resonant Union community is bursting with talent and brings even more color to the Chicory soundtrack with special guest collaborations with composer bermei.inazawa (Lies of P, DJMAX, Taiko no Tatsujin), composer Kohta Takahashi (Ridge Racer, TEKKEN, Klonoa), and vocalist Emi Evans (NieR, Dark Souls, Granblue Fantasy). With arrangements covering styles ranging from classical and metal to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/enjoy-a-season-of-music-in-chicory-a-musical-tale-remix-album/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Endless Corporate Mining Today in ITER-8</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/enjoy-endless-corporate-mining-today-in-iter-8/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drill, Employee, Drill! &#160; As someone who grew up on dystopian sci-fi, let me just say it&#8217;s wild how accurate many of the books I read have turned out to be. That said, I still love the genre, and today we&#8217;re getting something new from Fireshine Games and fluckyMachine called ITER-8. You&#8217;ll be tasked by corporate overlords to mine alien towers, and then engage in tower defense to keep your spoils. Here&#8217;s a few more details about ITER-8: Congratulations, Operator No. 8, you have been randomly selected for the ITER Corporation’s exciting vertical ventures department. Drill the pillars that encircle our homeworld, extract essential resources and try not to get obliterated in the process. If you fail, don’t worry, your replacement will be along shortly&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/enjoy-endless-corporate-mining-today-in-iter-8/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Don&#8217;t Sleep on Melatonin</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Count Sheep to the Addictive Rhythm &#160; A few years ago, I got to check out a dreamy rhythm game called Melatonin at PAX West. Even though I didn&#8217;t wind up reviewing it, I knew that this was the sort of game that I love. So when developer Half Asleep recently teamed up with Super Rare Games to bring it to Switch, I jumped at the chance to snag a physical edition of the game. In a big way, Melatonin is sort of like Rhythm Heaven fused with your subconscious. It features great hand drawn artwork and pumping chillwave sound design. Mix all that with a truly distinct color palette of purples, greens and blues, and you have one adventure that stands apart from most&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/09/getting-physical-dont-sleep-on-melatonin/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Catch &#8217;em All in Siralim Ultimate</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Hope to Catch Them All? &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since our last Getting Physical, a segment where HPP is privileged to cover snazzy physical editions courtesy of the good folks at Super Rare Games. And this time, we&#8217;re covering Siralim Ultimate. If you haven&#8217;t heard of the game, here&#8217;s the lowdown. Siralim Ultimate is a monster catcher with more than 1000 unique monsters to catch. If that wasn&#8217;t enough, it&#8217;s also a procedurally generated dungeon crawler where you have a huge range of control over not only your character, but also the monsters you gather. Think Dragon Quest Monsters on an infinite scale, and you&#8217;re on the right track. Perhaps the most exciting aspect, though, is how you&#8217;re able to fuse your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/06/getting-physical-catch-em-all-in-siralim-ultimate/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Break the Rules in Roaring 20&#8217;s Deckbuilder TOKENS</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/06/break-the-rules-in-roaring-20s-deckbuilder-tokens/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the Glamour of a Secret Card Club &#160; As someone who took forever to finally jump on the Balatro train, I&#8217;m hopefully getting an early seat on what could be the next big deckbuilder journey. That game is called TOKENS, and it&#8217;s a rouge-like deckbuilder that trades cards for tokens. Better yet, it&#8217;s set in the roaring 20&#8217;s and now has a free Steam demo available. Here&#8217;s a few more details about TOKENS: In this roguelike deckbuilder, players are immersed in a fantasy universe inspired by the prestigious clubs of the roaring twenties, including the mysterious Token Club, a secret circle reserved for exceptional artists and adventurers. Players take on the role of a determined aspirant seeking to prove their worth and gain entry&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/06/break-the-rules-in-roaring-20s-deckbuilder-tokens/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kena: Bridge of Spirits Travels To Switch 2 This Spring</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Spiritual Awakening &#160; Sometimes, despite my best efforts, I miss games when they first arrive. But as a longtime Nintendo fan, it&#8217;s fortuitous that we usually get games much later, since that means I can discover a great game anew. That&#8217;s the case in Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which originally came out on PC and other consoles, and is now headed to Switch 2 this Spring. For those of you also unfamiliar with the game, here&#8217;s a recap: &#8220;We&#8217;re incredibly excited to bring Kena&#8217;s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go with Nintendo Switch 2,&#8221; said Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab. &#8220;As our studio&#8217;s debut title, the overwhelming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/06/kena-bridge-of-spirits-travels-to-switch-2-this-spring/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>An Interview with Quillo Entertainment about Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/05/an-interview-with-quillo-entertainment-about-apopia-sugar-coated-tale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Apocalypse, Utopia, Cats &#38; More in Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale &#160; As a fan of the indie scene, I was happy to find the time to interview Onon Ng (aka Andy) of Quillo Entertainment about the recently released Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale. We talk about what it means to be an indie developer, how the apocalypse and utopia intersect, and what it means to have hope even in the darkest of times. Hey Poor Player: First and perhaps most importantly, why mix elements of an apocalypse with utopia as Apopia&#8217;s theme? Quillo Entertainment: There were two reasons for this decision: At one point, I experienced rejection from someone I liked. Looking back, it wasn’t that serious, but at the time, the feeling was like facing&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/05/an-interview-with-quillo-entertainment-about-apopia-sugar-coated-tale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/5/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So Shiny! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially March. And the Nintendo Download for 3/5/26 is pretty great! That&#8217;s what I would expect from it coming on the heels of the Indie World Showcase the other day, but it&#8217;s still nice to see. This week has plenty of featured titles, some bumping music, digital adventures and more. But let&#8217;s start with the latest game my social media feed won&#8217;t stop talking about. &#160; A Brand New Evolution &#160; Issues with the nature of the physical edition aside, Pokémon Pokopia looks like a legitimately interesting game. And I say that even as someone who doesn&#8217;t play much in the way of city builders or farm sims. So if you&#8217;re not put off by that steep price point&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/05/nintendo-download-for-3-5-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seafrog Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/05/seafrog-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Seafrog on Nintendo Switch. A wholly unique indie platformer with great 90s style that ultimately falls apart due to some unfortunate design flaws.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Everhood Hunters Boogies Down on PC &#038; Switch in 2027</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/04/everhood-hunters-boogies-down-on-pc-switch-in-2027/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Party All Night &#160; Even though I occasionally worry about their sanity, I&#8217;m a big fan of Foreign Gnomes. Not only did I enjoy the original Everhood, but I boogied down in the sequel, Everhood 2. And now, to my pleasant surprise, they&#8217;ve announced a third game called Everhood Hunters. It takes the insane, dynamic rhythmic battles from the first game, and adds co-op and rogue-like progression. Best of all, Everhood Hunters is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2027! Here&#8217;s some reasons to get hyped now about the game: So, there are those who think they have what it takes to be a hunter? No matter. The truth will come out soon enough. Pick from four different characters, each bringing bespoke playstyles to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/04/everhood-hunters-boogies-down-on-pc-switch-in-2027/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ARPG Blighted Comes to PC and Switch 2 This Fall</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/arpg-blighted-comes-to-pc-and-switch-2-this-fall/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explore a Devastated World &#160; Perhaps one of the best things about Drinkbox Studios is you never know what genre they&#8217;re going to try next. I recently wrote up their next game, Blighted, which is an Eldritch Western that mixes ARPG with Meteroidvania mechanics. To say I&#8217;m hyped for it would be an understatement. Today, that hype has grown thanks to the Indie World Showcase, which shared Blighted is coming to Switch 2 and PC this Fall! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Blighted: Blighted is a Metroidvania Action-RPG where players, either alone or in co-op, battle their way through a psychedelic western nightmare to reclaim the memories of their people. Harnessing &#8220;Blight&#8221; by defeating enemies will change the world around you, modifying combat encounters,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/arpg-blighted-comes-to-pc-and-switch-2-this-fall/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Grab Hands Together this Summer in Heave Ho 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hands Across the World &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of playing zany party games with friends, you&#8217;re in luck. Because during today&#8217;s Indie World Showcase, Devolver and Le Cartel Studio shared that Heave Ho is getting a sequel! Heave Ho 2 brings the insanity of the first game to PC, Switch and Switch 2 this Summer! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Heave Ho 2: Strap in for slapstick 2-4 player thrills in co-op or versus play, as you grab, grapple and swing through eight anarchic themed worlds – from weightless space to kitchen chaos. Lend your friends a helping hand or send them tumbling to their doom. Either way it’s a riot. With lifetime sales of close to 1 million copies on PC and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/grab-hands-together-this-summer-in-heave-ho-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Denshattack! Crashes Onto Switch 2 in June, Demos Live Today</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/denshattack-crashes-onto-switch-2-in-june-demos-live-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Aboard the Hype Train! &#160; I&#8217;ve been fascinated by Denshattack! since it was first announced by Undercoders and Fireshine Games, and that hype only increased after reading HPP&#8217;s preview piece for the game. The only downside, in my mind, was that it wasn&#8217;t coming to a Nintendo console. That is, until today&#8217;s Indie World Showcase, where it was announced that Denshattack! is grinding to Switch 2 and other consoles this June 17th, with eShop and Steam demos live today! If you missed the earlier reveal (I definitely had to catch up), you can watch that below. And keep reading for more details about the game. Denshattack!, from publisher Fireshine Games and developer Undercoders, challenges players to become the greatest train driver in Japan by&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/denshattack-crashes-onto-switch-2-in-june-demos-live-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blue Prince Brings A Mesmerizing Mystery to Switch 2 Players Today</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/blue-prince-brings-a-mesmerizing-mystery-to-switch-2-players-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Great Shadow Drop Blue Prince was one of last year&#8217;s best surprises, combining a thrilling mystery with roguelike elements to create an experience we didn&#8217;t know we wanted but which kept plenty of us hooked for months. Until now though players on Nintendo platforms have had to take the word of other players on that, because the game wasn&#8217;t available to them. The good news is that now they can see how great Blue Prince is for themselves. During this morning&#8217;s Indie World Showcase Blue Prince was announced as coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and it is out today. If you&#8217;re curious about what&#8217;s so great about it, check out our review from last year and read why this may be one of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/blue-prince-brings-a-mesmerizing-mystery-to-switch-2-players-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mixtape Will Let You Party Like It&#8217;s 1999 On May 7th</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/mixtape-will-let-you-party-like-its-1999-on-may-7th/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Follow-Up To The Artful Escape Mixtape, the latest game from Beethoven &#38; Dinosaur, makers of The Artful Escape, has had our attention since it was first announced back in 2024. Its trailers have featured strong 90s vibes as it follows three teenagers on the last night of their high school career, before a variety of seemingly magical events start happening. Like their previous game, there&#8217;s a strong musical focus in Mixtape, which should be evident from the game&#8217;s title. The soundtrack features tracks from artists like Devo, Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop and Joy Division. During this morning&#8217;s Indie World Showcase it was revealed that the game will be releasing on May 7th. In addition to the previously known PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PC&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/mixtape-will-let-you-party-like-its-1999-on-may-7th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Minishoot Adventures Shoots Its Way Onto Consoles Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Little Adventure That Could Nintendo had plenty of surprises to drop during this morning&#8217;s Indie World Showcase, but perhaps my favorite is the reveal that Minishoot Adventures is coming to consoles. First released for PC nearly two years ago, players excited to check this one out may have given up hope that it would come to other platforms. Thankfully, the delay wasn&#8217;t a sign that the game would stay locked on one platform. While Nintendo&#8217;s presentation only revealed it was coming to Switch and Switch 2, the developers followed that up by confirming the game is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. It will even be on Game Pass for subscribers. Even better, you don&#8217;t have to wait. Minishoot Adventures is out&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/minishoot-adventures-shoots-its-way-onto-consoles-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scott Pilgrim EX Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A decade ago, I might have adored Scott Pilgrim EX. It would still have been a flawed game, but with so few new beat ‘em ups on the market, anything competent scratched an itch. In 2026, though, we have plenty of excellent recent options in the genre and a game like this which makes me go through a ton of busywork to get to the good stuff feels far less appealing. The core combat is still fun and fans of Scott Pilgrim will have a good time getting together and seeing all the references, but there are simply better beat ‘em ups available for you to brawl your way through.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neva: Prologue Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you enjoyed the original game, the content here is good and it makes a nice excuse to return to this world, if only for a little while. The price is right for what’s offered, but this prologue is hardly essential even for fans of the original game. If you missed that original game, this release serves as a reminder that it's well worth your time.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/rayman-30th-anniversary-edition-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the making of footage in Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition underwhelming, the major selling point of this release is having access to a lot of different versions of one 30-year-old game. When the game is as fun as Rayman is that still doesn’t make for a bad package, particularly with the inclusion of all the extra level packs released in the years after it came out, but it can’t help but feel disappointing compared to many of Digital Eclipse’s stronger efforts.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Death Howl Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death Howl Review: Only a Mother Could Defy Death &#160; I don&#8217;t go out of my way to play games that are incredibly difficult. Sure, I&#8217;ll play some by happenstance, but I also don&#8217;t like being frustrated, which is why I don&#8217;t typically play the Souls-like genre. But as a fan of deckbuilders and tactics, I was quickly drawn in by the style of Death Howl. It&#8217;s the tale of a grieving mother named Ro, who ventures into the Spirit Realm to bring her dead son Olvi back to life. And while that might seem impossible, that emotional journey is at the heart of the game. I won&#8217;t lie, Death Howl is one of the hardest games I&#8217;ve ever played. But it&#8217;s also one that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/03/death-howl-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mobile Monster Catcher EvoCreo 2 Comes to Steam in April</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Monster Catching Sequel &#160; While I don&#8217;t play a lot of mobile games, I&#8217;m always interested in the next monster-catcher. So when Ilmfinity Studios brought EvoCreo to Steam, I was happy to get the chance to review it. And now, they&#8217;ve announced they&#8217;re bringing the sequel from mobile to Steam this April 6th in EvoCreo 2! Here&#8217;s some particulars about EvoCreo 2: Investigate the mysterious vanishing of incredible creatures known as Creo across the land of Shoru as the newest cadet in the local police academy. Capture and raise more than 300 species of Creo, each with Common, Rare, Crystal and Elite color variants. Form an unstoppable party to foil nefarious plots, uncover ancient secrets, and battle formidable fellow Evokers (Creo trainers)! Prepare a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/03/02/mobile-monster-catcher-evocreo-2-comes-to-steam-in-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Denshattack! Asks &#8216;What if Tony Hawk but Trains&#8217; and It Tracks</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/28/denshattack-asks-what-if-tony-hawk-but-trains-and-it-tracks/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Denshattack!: If the train should jump the track&#8230; The year is *mumbles* and the world &#8212; specifically Japan &#8212; is almost unrecognizable in its quasi-post-apocalyptic state. Entire cities now exist underneath protective domes built by the Miraido Corporation, and those lucky enough to dwell within live life uninterrupted. A series of underground trains connect the domes, allowing aforementioned dome-dwellers to flourish. Life on the inside seems great &#8212; at least, in comparison to those left forgotten on the outside, who have to find their own ways to survive in this not-too-distant future. Emi, one such outsider, spends her free and easy days driving her trusty train car, running ramen and the like. It was on one such ramen run that she met Fernando, who was&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/28/denshattack-asks-what-if-tony-hawk-but-trains-and-it-tracks/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crushed in Time&#8217;s Elastic Adventure through Space and Time is a Bit of a Stretch</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/28/crushed-in-times-elastic-adventure-through-space-and-time-is-a-bit-of-a-stretch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crushed in Time: It&#8217;s Meta-mentary, Dear Watson!  If Sir Arthur Conan Doyle knew that his most iconic literary characters, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, were in yet another video game adaptation, at first he&#8217;d probably say &#8220;what are video games?&#8221; After catching him up to speed on all the developments since his passing in 1930, however, he&#8217;d probably lose his mind due to the cosmic horror-levels of shock (WWII, the Moon Landing, Pepsi&#8217;s Naval Fleet, etc.). After coming to, he&#8217;d at first express frustration that Sherlock Holmes continues to overshadow his other literary works but would be forced to admit that this particular rendition &#8212; Crushed In Time &#8212; is at least an original take. Lucky for us, we don&#8217;t have to concern ourselves with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/28/crushed-in-times-elastic-adventure-through-space-and-time-is-a-bit-of-a-stretch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Gorgeous New Region in Pokémon Winds &#038; Waves Next Year</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/27/explore-a-gorgeous-new-region-in-pokemon-winds-waves-next-year/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tropical Paradise is Calling in 2027 &#160; Even though I&#8217;ve been burned by some recent entries, overall I&#8217;m still a fan of the Pokémon series. Which is why I shouldn&#8217;t be surprised that on Pokémon Day, in honor of 30 years of monster collecting, Game Freak announced a new duo of games. It&#8217;s called Pokémon Winds &#38; Pokémon Waves. They&#8217;re coming in 2027, and looks to transport players to a tropical paradise. What stood out the most to me after watching the trailer (other than the silly new outfits for Pikachu) was how vibrant this new region looks. I&#8217;ve heard it&#8217;s inspired by Indonesia. While the visuals aren&#8217;t the final quality of the game, it looks stunning, more reminiscent of Pokémon Safari than a mainline&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/27/explore-a-gorgeous-new-region-in-pokemon-winds-waves-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Brutal Retro-Inspired FPS Sprawl Zero Explodes Onto Consoles And Steam This Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Publisher Kwalee and indie studio Maeth today announced that Sprawl Zero, the studio's upcoming cyberpunk FPS inspired by the golden era of PC shooters, will launch on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PlayStation 5 this year.]]></description>
		
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		<title>John Carpenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando Shares Trailer and Steam Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take Me to Church &#160; Are you a fan of 80&#8217;s horror and the master of the unsettling, John Carpenter himself? Then you&#8217;re in luck today. Because Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive shared a new trailer for John Carptenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando, and it&#8217;s a hell of a thing. Today’s trailer brings the game’s buddy-movie-meets-over-the-top-action spirit to life in vibrant cartoon form. Crafted by the tremendous talent at Gizmo Animation, this animated trailer features John Carpenter as a terrifying zombie party-god, with the Master of Horror himself voicing his character and setting the stage for an apocalypse unlike any other. Powering this vibrant world and perfectly capturing the energy of ‘80s movies is the original track “Tell Me When the World Stops Ending” by synthwave band&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/27/john-carpenters-toxic-commando-shares-trailer-and-steam-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Sleep For Kaname Date Wakes Up on New Consoles Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Rest For the Wicked &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of compelling virtual adventures with strong narratives, you&#8217;re in luck today. Because No Sleep For Kaname Date &#8211; From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES has finally arrived on new consoles. Specifically, this Spike Chunsoft adventure is now available to play on PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Better yet, if you&#8217;re a fan of physical collections, then you&#8217;ll adore the PS5 physical edition. It comes complete with a tote bag, and you can put your orders in on the Spike Chunsoft store. Though if you&#8217;re not yet convinced you need No Sleep For Kaname Date in your life, then please check out the quirky and compelling trailer below. And stay tuned to HPP when you need a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/no-sleep-for-kaname-date-wakes-up-on-new-consoles-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cathedral: Crow&#8217;s Curse Is a Compelling New Take on the Series</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Into the Deep, Dark Woods&#8230; &#160; There are a lot of reasons it wouldn&#8217;t have been a safe bet to assume I was going to preview Cathedral: Crow&#8217;s Curse. For one, though I enjoyed the original game, it was lacking in balance and often frustrating. For another, I&#8217;m not a big fan of stealthy games or Souls-likes, and Crow&#8217;s Curse mixes those with a Metroidvania. Nevertheless, I decided to give the demo a try during Steam Next Fest, and wouldn&#8217;t you know it, I really enjoyed myself. The demo is split between two expansive areas, the Deep Forest you start in and the mysterious ruins called Elarion&#8217;s Refuge. You&#8217;re gradually taught the basics of being stealthy, with parrying and backstabbing playing a prominent role. So&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/cathedral-crows-curse-is-a-compelling-new-take-on-the-series/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Y2K-inspired Nightmare in Mama&#8217;s Sleeping Angels</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Delightfully Weird Nightmare &#160; Even though I don&#8217;t play a lot of co-op adventures, today I&#8217;m sharing a promising one called Mama&#8217;s Sleeping Angels. Developed by Itamu and published by Oro Interactive, it&#8217;s a game where up to 4 players jump into twisted dreamscapes where the rules of engagement are more than a bit upside down. It&#8217;s coming to Steam on March 11th, and looks to defy expectations. Here&#8217;s more details about Mama&#8217;s Sleeping Angels: What starts as a harmless sleepover quickly turns into a trip straight into Mama&#8217;s dreamworld, a surreal, Y2K-inspired nightmare ruled by an eternally hungry goddess. Inside Mama’s dreamworld, the rules are different. Players can kiss teammates to heal them, or if things go wrong, decapitate them so they can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/explore-a-y2k-inspired-nightmare-in-mamas-sleeping-angels/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crimson Desert Shares Voice Actors in Behind the Voices Video</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shaping Pywel &#160; Crimson Desert, the upcoming open world ARPG with a ton of fantastical elements, is shaping up nicely, and shared a Behind the Voices video feature as part of the IGN Fan Fest. The Behind the Voices video shows three of the talented actors sharing their voices with the game &#8211; Alec Newman (Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy XIV, Elden Ring) who plays Kliff; Steward Scuadmore (Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, Arcane) who plays Oongka; and Rebecca Hanssen (Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, Arknights: Endfield, Wuthering Waves) who plays Damiane. As for the video itself, please find the Behind the Voices feature below. It showcases the passion and collaboration inside the studio, displaying the real-life performances that help power Crimson Desert&#8217;s immersive storytelling and action.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/crimson-desert-shares-voice-actors-in-behind-the-voices-video/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/26/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Exploring the Hidden Depths &#160; It&#8217;s time for another Nintendo Download, folks! And the Nintendo Download for 2/26/26 isn&#8217;t just packed with games, but it&#8217;s a weird confluence of survival horror and monster collector. Because one of the most anticipated Resident Evil games is here today, and tomorrow marks 30 years of Pokémon! While there&#8217;s no new sales we&#8217;re covering this week, there are still plenty of games to keep you entertained. So let&#8217;s get started with a new reason to fear turning off the lights. &#160; Double Trouble &#160; I know, I know &#8211; last week also featured Resident Evil Requiem. Sometimes Nintendo gets a bit overexcited and has games featured before they&#8217;re actually out. Still, apologies for any confusion on our part. If&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/nintendo-download-for-2-26-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Disgaea is getting an action-RPG spinoff with Disgaea Mayhem</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/disgaea-is-getting-an-action-rpg-spinoff-with-disgaea-mayhem/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NIS America today announced that its fan-favorite SPRG franchise is getting an action RPG spinoff with Disgaea Mayhem. Coming to Switch 2,  Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam this summer, the game puts players in the boots of a mighty mercenary as you battle hordes of monsters, master seven playable classes, pass legislation, and satisfy the cravings of a flan-frenzied princess.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tales of Berseria Remastered Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/26/tales-of-berseria-remastered-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tales of Berseria Remastered may be the least necessary or helpful remaster I’ve ever played, but it’s still a good RPG well worth playing for those who missed it the first time around. Too many one-dimensional dungeons and combat, which, at times is too complex for its own good, stop it from reaching greatness, but its unique story and cast of characters set it apart from the genre and make it well worth your time.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection Flies to July</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/25/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-12-dual-collection-flies-to-july/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Copen Flies to a New Collection &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series but perhaps haven&#8217;t dived into Copen&#8217;s two standalone adventures, you&#8217;re in luck! Inti Creates shared that this July 9th they&#8217;re releasing something called Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection. It&#8217;s flying digitally to PC, Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 and PS5. Here&#8217;s some particulars about the game: The Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection is a collection of two traditional 2D action platformers, “Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX” (2019), and “Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC. New to the Dual Collection, the &#8220;Endless Battle&#8221; mode will allow players to take on a never-ending challenge. Configure&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/25/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-12-dual-collection-flies-to-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Code Vein II Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/25/code-vein-ii-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ultimately, due to this conflicting nature, Code Vein 2 is never quite sure of what type of game it wants to be, and as such, I was never quite sure if I was having fun with it or not. A lifeless open world filled with mindless combat encounters feels completely detached from the Soulslike nature of its character progression]]></description>
		
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		<title>Resident Evil Requiem Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/25/resident-evil-requiem-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While its underwhelming boss battles and environmental design feel like a small step back from previous entries, Resident Evil Requiem is an equally terrifying and thrilling installment in Capcom's long-running survival horror saga that's well worth the price of admission.]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Unmissable Demos During February 2026 Steam Next Fest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let the Games Begin! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s one of those glorious weeks full of free demos. And for the February 2026 Steam Next Fest, I wanted to go above and beyond. Sometimes I don&#8217;t have time to play all the games I recommend, and I didn&#8217;t want to do that this go around. Not only am I sharing 10 great Steam demos with you all, I played each and every one of them. And even a couple that didn&#8217;t quite make the cut. There is a bit of something for everybody here. Of course I have a deckbuilder, but there are also some Metroidvanias, a couple new age retro adventures, a colorful RPG, cozy indie, top down puzzle game, VN and even a beat&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/24/10-unmissable-demos-during-february-2026-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Life is Strange: Reunion Looks To Reunite A Fanbase And Its Iconic Duo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I came away from my time with Life is Strange: Reunion with a million questions, but they’re the ones you’d want to have at this stage. How will my choices from Double Exposure impact Reunion?]]></description>
		
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		<title>High on Life 2 Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[High on Life 2 PS5 Review: Funny Enough High on Life had no business being as popular as it was. A foul-mouthed shooter featuring talking guns and alien drug lords and made by the small studio who worked on Rick and Morty, it was rough around the edges but then became the most-played game on Xbox Game Pass the week it launched. Three years later, Squanch Games is back with a sequel that has a lot to prove and a very specific audience to satisfy.  Five years after bringing down an alien drug cartel and saving the human race, your bounty hunter is living the life. The sequel picks up after a bounty drops on your sister Lizzie&#8217;s head, and your comfortable life collapses overnight.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/24/high-on-life-2-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ANTHEM#9 Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/24/anthem9-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ANTHEM#9 Review: An Ambitious But Flawed Deckbuilder &#160; I&#8217;ve been excited about reviewing ANTHEM#9 since I got the chance to demo it at the Shueisha Games booth at PAX West last year. The game is a gem-matching, rogue-lite deckbuilder with a really refreshing style. It sort of reminds me of if the Persona and Viewtiful Joe games were put into a blender together, meaning it&#8217;s very flashy and colorful. I was also hyped since it&#8217;s the debut title of developer koeda, someone who had never made any games prior to this. Now that I&#8217;ve spent several hours playing through the adventure to get a feel for things, I&#8217;m sad to say that ANTHEM#9 didn&#8217;t quite live up to my high expectations. Still, please keep reading&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/24/anthem9-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Solve a Gritty Murder Mystery Today in The Big Hollow: 1982</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Solve a Southern Killing &#160; If you&#8217;re looking for something to check out during the Steam Next Fest this week, here&#8217;s one suggestion. The good folks at DANGEN Entertainment are teaming up with developer Dane Krams (Anna&#8217;s Quest) to bring us The Big Hollow: 1982. Unlike the more fantastical offerings from the publisher, this is a grounded, dark and realistic murder mystery. The good news is, it&#8217;s coming to PC later this year. But if you&#8217;re eager to try it now, there&#8217;s a free Steam demo available this week! But if you still need convincing, check this out: For fans of true crime, puzzles and modernized 2D point-and-click adventures, The Big Hollow: 1982 is about deduction through a grounded, cinematic lens: The Case of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/24/solve-a-gritty-murder-mystery-today-in-the-big-hollow-1982/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience Beautiful Duality This March in Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/23/experience-beautiful-duality-this-march-in-apopia-sugar-coated-tale/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Breezy Walk Through the Apocalypse &#160; The last time I was talking about Apopia, it was because the Apopia Prologue and The Broken Crown animation had just come out on Steam. Fast forward a few years, and now we have much more exciting news courtesy of Quillo Games and Happinet. This March 3rd, the full game is coming, and it&#8217;ll be called Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale! Better yet, this first entry in Happinet&#8217;s Indie Collection will have a playable demo as part of the Steam Next Fest starting today. Here&#8217;s some reasons to give Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale a try: Developed by a core team of two people at Quillo Entertainment, Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale is a comedic adventure full of dark mysteries. Play&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/23/experience-beautiful-duality-this-march-in-apopia-sugar-coated-tale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid&#8217;s Curse Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/22/paranormasight-the-mermaids-curse-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid&#8217;s Curse Review: Mermaids and mummies and immortals, oh my! The Western world&#8217;s idea of mermaids is fairly straightforward: human top, fish bottom. For the most part they just sing songs about wanting to be human while swimming around the ocean doing &#60;insert mermaid activity here&#62;. Or something. I didn&#8217;t pay much attention in mermaid class. Japan&#8217;s understanding of mermaids, however, differs greatly. Apparently, mermaids are known for multiple types of bodies, granting immortality, and being locked out of their place for hundreds of years (and needing human help to get back in). Like a lot of Japanese folklore, the stories vary depending upon the region, with some areas housing the true origin of the tale while others preserve a bastardized &#8220;telephone-game&#8221; copy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/22/paranormasight-the-mermaids-curse-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Take Your Fight On The Go With The Nintendo Switch 2 Open Beta For Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try Before You Buy With so many releases in recent years it can feel like Virtua Fighter 5 is already available on every platform, but that&#8217;s actually not true. Until now, Nintendo fans haven&#8217;t had a way to play Sega&#8217;s fantastic fighting game. That&#8217;s changing on March 26th when the game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2. If you&#8217;re not sure whether the game is for you, now is your time to find out. An open beta for the game is available now as a free download on the Switch 2. The beta runs through February 23rd and allows players to test the game out. It also allows the development team to test online functionality and the game&#8217;s crossplay experience so that when the game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/20/take-your-fight-on-the-go-with-the-nintendo-switch-2-open-beta-for-virtua-fighter-5-r-e-v-o-world-stage/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Death Howl Roars Onto Consoles Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Mess With a Mother &#160; Today is the day I&#8217;ve been looking forward to and dreading. Because as a fan of the rogue-like deckbuilder sub genre, I knew I was hooked on Death Howl when I demoed it on PC a while back. I was just waiting to get truly invested in it until it came to consoles. Well, that day is officially here. Now this adventure from 11 bit Studios and The Outer Zone has moved from PC to Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Though if you&#8217;re not sure how you feel about Death Howl, check this out: Death Howl is a captivating story of loss, grief, and acceptance, and the harrowing journey in between. You play as Ro, a flawed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/19/death-howl-roars-onto-consoles-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unbound Creations Gets Tidy this April in Cleaning Up!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Making the World a Cleaner Place &#160; The last time HPP was talking about Unbound Creations was when we wrote up Just Crow Things. A game all about being a naughty bird. Now, they&#8217;re going the opposite route in a game called Cleaning Up! A cozy game where you play a gig worker making life sparkle. It&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch (with Switch 2 compatibility), and PS4/5 this April 15th. Here&#8217;s some more details about Cleaning Up!: As an aspiring Cleaning Gig Worker, take hold of a broom and vacuum, and set out on a quest for cleanliness by decluttering garbage filled spaces and turning environments into clean and most importantly, comfy places! A cleaner&#8217;s work is never done when it comes to the ultimate&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/19/unbound-creations-gets-tidy-this-april-in-cleaning-up/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/19/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Exploring the Furry Frontier &#160; Well folks, the weather in the PNW is officially frigid. Meaning that I saw actual snow unexpectedly this morning. So let&#8217;s all warm up under the glow of the Nintendo Download for 2/19/26, shall we? This week has several featured titles, a whole slate of Virtual Boy adventures now as digital Nintendo Classics, a couple Lunar New Year sales and more. But let&#8217;s start with a game that&#8217;s sure to bring the terror back into your consoles. &#160; Requiem of Terror &#160; Even though I&#8217;m sort of hilariously bad at survival horror, I&#8217;m still a fan of Resident Evil. I&#8217;ve always been drawn by Capcom&#8217;s artistry, even if it has too many eyeballs and tentacles for my tastes. And very&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/19/nintendo-download-for-2-19-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Card-en-Ciel Expansion Pass Adds Gal Guardians DLC Today, More to Come</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brand New Gaming Worlds to Explore &#160; Although it&#8217;s been a while since I last reviewed Card-en-Ciel, I&#8217;ve been enjoying the Switch 2 upgrade for a little bit. And today, Inti Creates has even more exciting news for fans. Namely, that there&#8217;s DLC coming to the game, with one of them available today. Though you can be sure to get all the upcoming DLC by purchasing the Expansion Pass for $9.99 instead of selectively buying DLC for $4.99 individually. As for what DLC is being added, today we&#8217;re able to dive into the world of Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark! And starting in March, you&#8217;ll be able to burrow underground with Blaster Master Zero. Here&#8217;s a few more particulars: World of “Gal Guardians Servants&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/19/card-en-ciel-expansion-pass-adds-gal-guardians-dlc-today-more-to-come/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Bomberman Collection (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite some missed opportunities, Super Bomberman Collection is an incredibly strong group of games available at a super reasonable price. There’s no game in this collection that isn’t at least fun to play and the best games here are some of the best multiplayer titles ever released. Super Bomberman Collection is available now digitally, and while a physical release isn’t coming until August, it’s available for preorder now. Fans will get a wonderful dose of nostalgia and those who are new to the series could hardly ask for a better entryway into the world of Bomberman.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sprint City Demo Races to Steam Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready&#8230;Set&#8230;GO! &#160; Not too long ago, we wrote up news about Sprint City, a co-op, multiplayer romp from Second Stage Studio. And though the full game isn&#8217;t out quite yet, you&#8217;re in luck. There&#8217;s a free Steam demo out today, ahead of the upcoming Steam Next Fest next week! If you&#8217;re not off to the races quite yet, check out this helpful info: Sprint City is built on movement and momentum and set in a colourful solarpunk city designed for on-foot travel. Players can sprint, wall-run, grapple, and swing across rooftops, learning routes and refining their lines as they move through the city. Taking place in a shared online world where players can explore, race, and compete together, friends can stay connected as a group&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/18/sprint-city-demo-races-to-steam-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sanctuary Games Reveals Debut Title, Zanerdin: The Unbound</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Indie From South Korea &#160; When I was a teenager, I loved all the unpredictably innovative games from Japan. And while other regions have flexed their muscles over the years, recently I&#8217;ve started to see some great games coming from South Korea. Today, that&#8217;s a title from a newly founded studio called Sanctuary Games. Their debut title is Zanerdin: The Unbound, and it&#8217;s a gacha game coming to Steam and PS5 that&#8217;s mercifully free from microtransactions. Here&#8217;s a few specifics about Zanerdin: The Unbound: Welcome to Kalatos, a fantastical world forged and protected by the power of the six Blessings: Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, Wind, and Electric. Each person is born with the power of one of these elements, defining their personal strength,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/18/sanctuary-games-reveals-debut-title-zanerdin-the-unbound/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>LOVE ETERNAL Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[LOVE ETERNAL Review: The True Horrors of Loneliness &#160; Reality can be a funny thing. Sometimes it feels as sturdy as stone, held together with science, physics and the like. Other times, it feels spongy and permeable, like a balloon ready to get popped by a pin. It&#8217;s an unfortunate truth that our perception flavors our reality, and that&#8217;s before we&#8217;re being hunted by insane goddesses, like in LOVE ETERNAL. LOVE ETERNAL is a wonderfully engaging mix of horror and puzzle platformer from brlka and Ysbryd Games. It&#8217;s a game that contends with themes of loneliness, as well as being truly scary. I nearly jumped out of my skin a couple times as I was playing. And like any truly good horror experience, it has&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/18/love-eternal-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scarlet Hollow Is a Gloriously Creepy Homecoming</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s No Place Like Home&#8230; &#160; More and more in recent years, I&#8217;ve become a fan of narrative adventures. I love reading books anyhow, so combining them with a choose your own adventure approach and in-game achievements just makes perfect sense. And thanks to the recommendation of a good friend, I discovered Black Tabby Games, and got to review Slay the Princess &#8211; The Pristine Cut. That game so impressed me that I knew I had to check out their upcoming adventure, Scarlet Hollow. Even though I don&#8217;t typically enjoy the episodic format, it absolutely works for Scarlet Hollow. Each episode is self contained and features huge decisions which affect the way the narrative twists and turns. These decisions also usually feature life or death&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/17/scarlet-hollow-is-a-gloriously-creepy-homecoming/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ys X: Proud Nordics Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ys X: Proud Nordics may not feel essential as an update, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that this is still a very good game. While Ys X may be my least favorite of the three most recent Ys games, those are fantastic RPGs, and Ys X isn’t far off from the high bar they set. Fans of the series who missed this one the first time around will do well to jump in and sail these dangerous seas.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience Grand Strategy this Year in Brigandine: Abyss</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once More Into the Breach &#160; My familiarity with the Brigandine series comes primarily from the recently released Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, a grand strategy game by Happinet. Now in 2026, they&#8217;re teaming up with NIS America to bring us a new entry called Brigandine: Abyss! It&#8217;s slated to release on Steam, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. Here&#8217;s some particulars about Brigandine: Abyss: Brigandine: Abyss is a brand-new entry in the storied franchise, featuring a completely unique world that even unfamiliar players can dive right into. Hundreds of years ago, the Abyssloa Empire was stopped by the power of the arcane Brigandine. Now, a new Abyssloa Empire rises from the ashes, ready to conquer the world. Confront the dark as you manage&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/experience-grand-strategy-this-year-in-brigandine-abyss/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hunt the Night Stalks Consoles Later in February</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Night Draws Ever Closer! &#160; As a gamer who primarily plays on consoles, I&#8217;ve been waiting a long time to finally experience Hunt the Night on my Switch. So long, in fact, that now it&#8217;s a Switch 2. Hunt the Night first got revealed by DANGEN Entertainment during E3, back in 2021. And while it did come to PC since then, console fans have been twiddling their fingers for a while. But not much longer! Today DANGEN Entertainment shared that Hunt the Night is finally coming digitally to Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on February 26th! And courtesy of Selecta Play, the game will also be getting physical editions, with pre-orders now open. Just don&#8217;t expect shipment until this Summer. If you need&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/hunt-the-night-stalks-consoles-later-in-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Stealthy Yakoh Shinobi Ops Revealed at State of Play</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stealthy and Deadly &#160; I&#8217;ll admit to not playing a ton of stealth games, but that&#8217;s usually because my lack of patience results in unfortunate, if hilarious, deaths on my part. But that said, I do love games set in ancient Japan, especially when they&#8217;re stylish and dark. Which is why a game revealed by Acquire Corp and Shueisha Games called Yakoh Shinobi Ops looks so fascinating. It stylistically reminds me of the Onimusha games, even if the gameplay differentiates itself as a tactical, stealth, co-op experience. And though Yakoh Shinobi Ops is coming to PC and PS5 in 2027, here&#8217;s some reasons to start getting excited today: Four Shinobi lurk in the darkness, silently dash across the land like shadows in the night. What&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/stealthy-yakoh-shinobi-ops-revealed-at-state-of-play/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mina the Hollower Arrives in Spring, PS5 Demo Live Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now Burrowing to a Spring Release Date &#160; As a videogame journalist, I don&#8217;t always have all the time I want to watch an event. And as a Nintendo fanboy, I don&#8217;t pay as much attention to Sony&#8217;s State of Play as I do Nintendo Directs. But of course, that doesn&#8217;t mean there wasn&#8217;t anything exciting shown off yesterday, there was a ton. Like the fact that Yacht Club Games finally has a new release window for Mina the Hollower! It&#8217;s slated to arrive on PC and consoles Spring 2026. And while I felt the October 2025 release date made more sense for thematic reasons, this not so patient backer is just happy to finally play the complete build. Here&#8217;s a few more details about&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/mina-the-hollower-arrives-in-spring-ps5-demo-live-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Metal Gear Solid 4 Finally Escapes The PS3 In Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finally, The Whole Main Series Is Here In recent years, Konami have done a good job making most of the Metal Gear Solid series available on modern platforms. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 came out in 2023, bringing the original trilogy to most platforms you could reasonably want them on. Most of the other major titles in the series are also available on plenty of modern platforms, but there&#8217;s always been one exception. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been stuck on the PS3 since it first released in 2008. There have been numerous reasons given for this, but speculation has always centered on the unique architecture of the PS3 and how this title was programmed on it. Some fans&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/metal-gear-solid-4-finally-escapes-the-ps3-in-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>It&#8217;s A Great Night To Have A Curse With Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse Coming In 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Dream Pairing It seems unreal that it&#8217;s been twelve years since the last proper Castlevania title. Sure, there have been collections, and homages, and indie partnerships, but Lords of Shadow 2 in 2014 was the last truly original game in the series. That will change in 2026 when Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse is set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Switch, and PC. Even better, this new entry in the series, set 23 years after Castevania III Dracula&#8217;s Curse, is being made by a dream partnership. Dead Cells is one of my favorite indie titles of the last decade, and it partnered with Castlevania in 2023 for the Return to Castlevania DLC which showed a deep understanding of both titles. The two teams behind&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/its-a-great-night-to-have-a-curse-with-castlevania-belmonts-curse-coming-in-2026/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Unbreakable X-Men Are Ready To Fight When Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Releases August 6th</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The First Team Reveal During yesterday&#8217;s State of Play, we got a lot of new information on Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, including a release date. It will release on both PS5 and PC August 6th. Outside of when we can expect to dive in though, the biggest news here was the news of the first team that we&#8217;ll see in the main game. Not too long ago the X-Men were more or less off limits in Marvel video games, but those days are clearly over. The Unbreakable X-Men are the first team reveal we&#8217;re getting here, and the four of them will be among the 20 playable characters at launch. We already knew Storm was on the roster, but she&#8217;ll be joined by Wolverine, Magik,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/the-unbreakable-x-men-are-ready-to-fight-when-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-releases-august-6th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A New God Of War Is Out Now, But Probably Not How You Expected</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explore Kratos&#8217; Origins In This 2D Adventure During yesterday&#8217;s State of Play, Sony revealed several new project&#8217;s, but they saved their closing spot for a new entry in one of their biggest franchises. God of War Sons of Sparta is a brand new 2D action title that explores Kratos&#8217; early life and his initial training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos. While Sons of Sparta is developed by the team at Mega Cat Studios who are new to God of War, the story was written by the team at Santa Monica Studio. It also sees the return of TC Carson, the original voice of Kratos, who narrates the journey. Sons of Sparta has two different versions available now on PS5. The standard edition offers&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/a-new-god-of-war-is-out-now-but-probably-not-how-you-expected/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>God of War&#8217;s Original Trilogy Will Make A Triumphant Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kratos&#8217; Original Journey Hasn&#8217;t Been Forgotten In recent years, it&#8217;s felt like Sony has moved beyond the origins of the God of War series. The original trilogy which focuses on Kratos&#8217; time with the Greek pantheon has been replaced in the popular consciousness by the newer games that see him get into conflict with the Norse pantheon. Even the upcoming TV show based on the character will focus on the Norse era of the character. You&#8217;d have been forgiven if you thought those original games, which feature a harsher character and a different tone, were gone for good. Sony has other plans though. During yesterday&#8217;s State of Play they announced that remakes of the original trilogy are in development. While they did clarify that these&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/god-of-wars-original-trilogy-will-make-a-triumphant-return/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neva: Prologue Brings New Chapters To A Beautiful Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[See How It All Began I adored Neva when it released in 2024, offering an emotionally resonant and visually stunning platformer from the makers of the equally beautiful GRIS. While I had a fantastic time with it, I assumed that when I finished the game that I&#8217;d seen the end of it. This isn&#8217;t the sort of game that usually gets more content. It turns out though, that I was wrong. Neva: Prologue is releasing as DLC for the original game next week on November 19th. It will only cost €2.99 and offers three new locations. This prologue takes place before the main game, but is meant to be played after completing the main story. It explores how the game&#8217;s protagonist Alba met Neva and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/neva-prologue-brings-new-chapters-to-a-beautiful-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dead or Alive Makes A Big Return For The Series&#8217; 30th Anniversary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Alive! A lot of players might have thought the Dead or Alive series was dead, but it turns out that it&#8217;s actually alive. During yesterday&#8217;s Sony State of Play the team at Team Ninja revealed two new projects which will get long time fans of the series excited. First up is Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, a final compilation of the most recent game in the series which is set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PC on June 25th. It was pitched as the ultimate version of the game, including 29 playable characters and all new costumes. Most of the DLC from the original release is included as well, though sadly the crossover SNK characters Mai and Kula Diamond are&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/dead-or-alive-makes-a-big-return-for-the-series-30th-anniversary/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kena: Scars of Kosmora Promises To Expand Kena&#8217;s World</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just What We Asked For I really enjoyed Kena: Bridge of Spirits when it came out back in 2021. I thought it provided an excellent base that a sequel could build upon. I&#8217;m glad to say that five years later, the team at Ember Lab saw the same potential I did. Kena: Scars of Kosmora, announced during yesterday&#8217;s State of Play, promises to expand everything that fans loved about the original. Kena is now a bit older and a well known spirit guide who people look to. Kena has new tools at her disposal, including some new spirit animals which look incredible. This whole game looks incredible really, with graphics that evolve the look of the already beautiful original and are even closer to matching&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/13/kena-scars-of-kosmora-promises-to-expand-kenas-world/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DEVIL&#8217;S LIMINAL Brings Terror to PC this Summer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deadly Sweet &#160; While I&#8217;ll admit to not being all that familiar firsthand with yuri stories, I am a big fan of horror. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to talk about DEVIL&#8217;S LIMINAL today, a mix of yuri, horror and Azorean folklore by Studio Interlude. It&#8217;s a black and white tale of woe coming this Summer, though it&#8217;s currently in Steam Early Access. Here&#8217;s some more details about the game: DEVIL’S LIMINAL takes place over one blistering summer in the 2000’s. Margo Silva has done everything she can to leave behind the trailer park in Arizona where she grew up. Now all she has to do is focus on her job until she can leave for college. Her illusion of a quiet summer is shattered&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/12/devils-liminal-brings-terror-to-pc-this-summer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Prison City Gets Hefty Update Ahead of Physical Pre-Orders</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Bars Can Hold Hal &#160; Back in 2023, I was pleased to review a crazy retro romp by Programancer and Retroware called Prison City. While not a perfect game, it was a heartfelt love letter to platformers of yore, and it had plenty of style. Today, we&#8217;re sharing great news about the game. Firstly, Prison City just got a hefty update on all platforms which adds some new content and balances things out. Here&#8217;s the particulars: Some of the changes introduced in Prison City version 1.0.4.0 include: There are now two versions of DCP Headquarters (DCP2): COMPACT and SPRAWLING. COMPACT is the default on Easy and Modern, while SPRAWLING is the original gauntlet intended for veteran players Hal can now perform a new Special&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/12/prison-city-gets-hefty-update-ahead-of-physical-pre-orders/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/12/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready To Blow Out Your Candles? &#160; I really wasn&#8217;t expecting a ton from this week&#8217;s Nintendo Download after the packed one last week. But sometimes expectations aren&#8217;t worth much, and I can confirm that the Nintendo Download for 2/12/26 is bursting at the seams with good stuff. Not only several featured titles, but also promotions, publisher sales, digital goodies and more! But let&#8217;s start with a game that represents the closest I&#8217;ll get to watching the Olympics this year. &#160; LOVE the New Look! &#160; Okay, I&#8217;ll just be honest &#8211; I&#8217;m not a big sports fan. Even with Nintendo takes on classic sports, I usually don&#8217;t get all that excited. That said, I&#8217;ll admit that Mario Tennis Fever looks pretty neat. A huge&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/12/nintendo-download-for-2-12-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vultures &#8211; Scavengers of Death Is a Tactical Survival Horror</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Resident Evil I Never Knew I Needed &#160; I&#8217;ll just be honest &#8211; I&#8217;m very easily scared by horror, both in movies and videogames. Despite that, I&#8217;m still inexplicably drawn to the genre, I&#8217;m just generally not very good at it. But when I heard about an upcoming game called Vultures &#8211; Scavengers of Death, I was intrigued. Because it aimed to marry tactical gameplay, lite rogue-like elements and survival horror in one cohesive package. And though I had my doubts, I&#8217;m happy to say not only does this hybrid adventure work, it&#8217;s a joy to play. As someone who grew up with Resident Evil from the very beginning, I was initially drawn to the PS1 visual style of the game. Yes, that means&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/12/vultures-scavenges-of-death-is-a-tactical-survival-horror/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tiny Garden Blooms Onto Nintendo Switch in Late February</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Cozy Little Garden &#160; Generally speaking, when I&#8217;m writing up Super Rare Games, it&#8217;s for their colorful and collectable physical editions of games. But that&#8217;s not all they do. Another key pillar is their self published Super Rare Originals. And now, one of them is making the move from PC to Nintendo Switch on February 26th, and that&#8217;s called Tiny Garden. Here&#8217;s some details about Tiny Garden: Tiny Garden lets you cultivate a pocket-sized garden inside a magical clam-shelled toy. Grow a huge variety of plants, trade them in for furniture, and customise your garden in this farming puzzle game! Turn the crank to advance time and let your crops grow! With each new plant you can discover hidden surprises linked to the toys&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/12/tiny-garden-blooms-onto-nintendo-switch-in-late-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dark Auction Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dark Auction Review: You Lie, You Die Noah Crawford hasn&#8217;t heard from his father in three days, and he&#8217;s starting to get worried. He pleaded with dad to not accept the strange auction invitation to be held at Geheimnis Castle (of WWII fame), but the elder Crawford simply shrugged off his son&#8217;s concerns, promising to explain everything upon his return. Except&#8230; he hasn&#8217;t returned. And as the days pass with no word, it seems increasingly likely that he won&#8217;t return. So, against his father&#8217;s wishes, Noah decides to head to Geheimnis Castle himself and retrieve his father, auction be damned. If only he knew what he was about to get himself into&#8230; So begins Dark Auction, a mystery visual novel set in 1981 and centered&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/11/dark-auction-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Remnants of Yore Flies to Steam Early Access in March</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ride a Good Book &#160; Not too long ago, I got the chance to preview a game called Remnants of Yore, a cozy rogue-lite with shopkeeper mechanics and romance options aplenty. Today, that game by Harakka Studio and Team Yore have exciting news. Not only is it coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox soon, but it&#8217;s coming to Steam Early Access on March 26th! If you still need a refresher, here&#8217;s what Remnants of Yore is all about: In Remnants of Yore, players take on the role of a young cat wizard who discovers an abandoned antique store in a forgotten town and decides to restore it. Renovate the shop and rebuild the town, fight corrupted entities in the surrounding forest, and help spirits&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/11/remnants-of-yore-flies-to-steam-early-access-in-march/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Combo Devils Provides Co-op, Cartoony, Rogue-lite Fun to Kickstarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Fighter Approaches! &#160; While I&#8217;ve always enjoyed fighters like Street Fighter, Tekken and Soul Calibur, I wasn&#8217;t really good at the genre until Smash Bros. Admittedly not the most competitive fighter, but one that drew me like a moth to flame. That&#8217;s part of why I&#8217;ve recently covered two different brawlers with a similar style in Fraymakers and Royalty Free-For-All. And while those are both promising projects, I have one more I&#8217;d like to share today called Combo Devils. While I&#8217;d love to take credit for finding the project on Kickstarter, they actually found me. And after looking into the game, I&#8217;m glad they did. It has a cartoony style that&#8217;s reminiscent of TMNT, for one thing. For another, Combo Devils is being&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/11/combo-devils-provides-co-op-cartoony-rogue-lite-fun-to-kickstarter/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>TR-49 Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I really enjoyed playing TR-49, but it’s too wrapped up in its characters for me to totally forgive the fact that I came away from it not caring about any of them. Still, the formula at the center of this one is a winner, and if you’ve already played some of the genre’s very best, TR-49 is absolutely still worth a look.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fallen Tear: The Ascension Shows Off Story &#038; Exploration in Playtest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Beautiful Metroidvania World &#160; Back when I got the chance to demo Fallen Tear: The Ascension at PAX West, I commented that if the game tells a story as well as it handles combat, it will be an amazing Metroidvania experience. And now, ahead of the upcoming February Steam Next Fest, I got to try out a playtest for the adventure that not only dived deep into the story, but also showed more about how exploration works. The short version is, I&#8217;m still hyped for the game, though this demo wasn&#8217;t quite as intoxicating as the first. The first most important note about this demo is that it takes place earlier in the adventure. Meaning that Hira is far less powerful than I expected.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/10/fallen-tear-the-ascension-shows-off-story-exploration-in-playtest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN Review: JULIET MUST DIE Romeo Stargazer is a dead man. No, really. It all started when he found a young woman lying in the middle of the road. As a law enforcement official, it made sense for him to check out the situation; unfortunately for him, it was at that moment he fell madly in love. Romeo and Juliet (yes, really) were inseparable after that, the tiny town unable to hold their big dreams for a shared future. Alas, these star-cross&#8217;d lovers weren&#8217;t meant to be, as their plans for elopement were dashed by a literal white devil who chewed off half of Romeo&#8217;s face and ripped off his right arm. Bleeding out and barely clinging to life, it wasn&#8217;t&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/10/romeo-is-a-dead-man-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Goddess of Victory: Nikke X Lycoris Recoil Shares Combat Trailer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anime Girls Gone Military &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of anime girls and intense shooter combat, you&#8217;re in luck today. Goddess of Victory: Nikke, a massively popular PC and mobile adventure, has just shared a new combat trailer. Here&#8217;s some details about the upcoming X Lycoris Recoil collab on PC and mobile: Following last week&#8217;s announcement of hit RPG-shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE&#8217;s upcoming collaboration with critical-acclaimed anime TV series Lycoris Recoil, a new trailer has released showcasing the playable Lycoris Recoil stars &#8211; Chisato Nishikigi, Takina Inoue, and Kurumi &#8211; as well themed collab mini-games, costumes, new campaign chapters and more. Each of the girls has their own playstyle and weapons, not to mention lots of optional costumes. If you&#8217;re not yet eager to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/09/goddess-of-victory-nikke-x-lycoris-recoil-shares-combat-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Yakuza Kiwami 3 &#038; Dark Ties Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yakuza Kiwami 3 &#038; Dark Ties is essential as a complete narrative package. It takes the heart of the series, Kiryu’s struggle to find peace, and gives it the presentation it deserves. Dark Ties puts the spotlight on an underutilized and misunderstood antagonist in a campaign that is over all too soon.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Granblue Fantasy: Relink &#8211; Endless Ragnarok Brings Adventure this July</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ragnarok Is Coming This Summer &#160; Not too long ago, I had the amazing opportunity to check out both Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy: Relink firsthand at an event, and was impressed with both. And while it&#8217;s not often that I begrudge games not coming to Switch consoles, I was definitely sad about those being on PC and PlayStation instead. But yesterday, during the Nintendo Direct, Cygames unexpectedly revealed something surprising. One of those two games, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, has a version that&#8217;s coming to Switch 2, as well as PS4/5 and PC, this July. And it&#8217;s going to be called Granblue Fantasy: Relink &#8211; Endless Ragnarok! Here&#8217;s what fans can expect from this remastered adventure: Band together for exhilarating battles &#8211; Form&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/06/granblue-fantasy-relink-endless-ragnarok-brings-adventure-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crimson Desert&#8217;s Latest Overview Video Reveals Combat &#038; Progression</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[That Desert Heat is Scorching Hot &#160; Yesterday was sort of a busy news day, and try as I might, I wasn&#8217;t able to write up every news story. Take the latest from Pearl Abyss, who shared that Crimson Desert has a second Features Overview video. It goes into pretty great depth about how combat and progression works in the game. You can see that below, just keep in mind you&#8217;ll need to verify your age first. For those who want a written recap, here&#8217;s the gist of what was revealed: The fluid combat in Crimson Desert offers the ability to chain combos using a vast array of hand-to-hand combat, kicks, grapples and armed combat moves. Weapons can also be enhanced with elemental effects such&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/06/crimson-deserts-latest-overview-video-reveals-combat-progression/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Remnants of Yore Is a Cozy Rogue-lite With Potential</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Magical Cat &#160; The last time I covered Remnants of Yore was almost a year ago, when it was just announcing its Kickstarter. Since then, it&#8217;s been successfully funded, and I got the chance to meet up with Harakka Studio to see how this cozy, rogue-lite adventure has been progressing. And though this wasn&#8217;t a hands-on preview experience, I still got to see a lot of promising details. First off, it&#8217;s clear that Harakka Studio has been inspired by some of the greats of the genre, and said that the game is sort of like Hades meets Moonlighter meets Stardew Valley. And when I point blank asked them how much it was a cozy game and how much it was a rogue-lite, they said&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/06/remnants-of-yore-is-a-cozy-rogue-lite-with-potential/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Culdcept Is Back In A Big Way This July</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Step Forward, And A Step Back (in time) Too During this morning&#8217;s Nintendo Direct there was one long running series which revealed a new game, but you might have missed it if you blinked. A brand new Culdcept title was revealed during a sizzle real near the end of the presentation. Culdcept BEGINS is set to release July 16th for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC. This niche series which blends strategy RPG gameplay with cards has never managed to grab a ton of attention in the US, but most of the games have made their way here. We got Culdcept&#8217;s 2nd title, released only as Culdcept here on PS2. The third title Culdcept Saga released on the 360. The last title in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/culdcept-is-back-in-a-big-way-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unfathomable Underwater Horrors Surfacing Soon in PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse comes-a-haunting soon&#8230; &#160; Square Enix today announced via February 5th&#8217;s Nintendo Direct that PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse will release on February 19, 2026 to Switch, PC, and mobile devices. The game follows 2023&#8217;s hit release, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, offering a new stand-alone story developed by the same team as the original. With an entirely new setting, brand new characters, and a completely different premise, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse promises an altogether new experience while tantalizing players with the familiar spooky mechanics that creeped us out the first time around. PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse features a crew line-up of Square Enix giants, such as Director/Scenario Takanari Ishiyama (FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS), Character Artist Gen Kobayashi (The World Ends with You Series),&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/unfathomable-underwater-horrors-surfacing-soon-in-paranormasight-the-mermaids-curse/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Journey Across the Ages in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Time Waits for No Hero &#160; The last time I wrote up The Adventures of Elliot was also during a Nintendo Direct. And as of today&#8217;s Direct, we have more news to share from Square Enix and Team Asano. Not only is it getting a sweet collector&#8217;s edition from the Square Enix store, as well as pre-order bonuses for all versions of the game, but it&#8217;s coming out on June 18th on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S as well as Switch 2! Here&#8217;s reasons to get hyped now about this 2D-HD adventure: Embark on a perilous journey to lift a curse and save the kingdom – a journey that will unfold across four ages in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales! In this&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/journey-across-the-ages-in-the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore An Alternate Reality This Summer in Kyoto Xanadu</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Whole New World &#160; I&#8217;ll readily admit to not being that familiar with either Nihon Falcom or Tokyo Xanadu. Despite that, one game that got revealed during today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct which I suspect has to be in the same series was Kyoto Xanadu. Though even if it&#8217;s not, this ARPG has plenty of style and an interesting premise. Here&#8217;s a taste of what&#8217;s in Kyoto Xanadu: Set in an alternate reality where Kyoto is the capital of Japan, Kyoto Xanadu players take on monsters and mysteries coming from the great labyrinth known as Xanadu. As a student, players will challenge the labyrinth and grow through their battles within Xanadu while also deepening bonds with various people during your daily life. Uncover the truth hidden&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/explore-an-alternate-reality-this-summer-in-kyoto-xanadu/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Direct Shocks Us with Dino Terror of Tokyo Scramble</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Crisis Sure Has a Lot of Dinos &#160; One of my favorite things from any big presentation is getting totally surprised. And that definitely happened when I was watching the Nintendo Direct and saw the trailer for TOKYO SCRAMBLE. Once I set aside my unavoidable Dino Crisis vibes, I was even more surprised to hear it was being published by Binary Haze Interactive and developed by Adglobe. AKA the same team that gave us very different experiences in Ender Lilies and Ender Magnolia. As for how TOKYO SCRAMBLE plays, check this out: A life-or-death struggle begins deep below Tokyo, where clear thinking and split-second decisions could make all the difference. You play as Anne, a survivor who finds herself in a network of subterranean&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/nintendo-direct-shocks-us-with-dino-terror-of-tokyo-scramble/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Orbitals Brings Co-op Fun To Switch 2 This Summer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Space, Nobody Can Hear You Cooperate &#160; One thing that&#8217;s become more and more of a rarity in modern gaming are console exclusives. And usually when we do get them, they&#8217;re only for a limited time. But none of that really matters when the exclusive in question is as stunning as Orbitals. This game from Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive shared a new trailer during today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct, and it&#8217;s safe to say it&#8217;s shaping up nicely. Here&#8217;s a refresher what Orbitals is all about: Blast off with Maki and Omura in this intergalactic two-player co-op puzzle platforming adventure set in a retro anime-inspired universe. Coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2, Orbitals lets players team up and brave the deadly Storm Wall and the perils&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/orbitals-brings-co-op-fun-to-switch-2-this-summer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PRAGMATA Demo Drops on eShop Later Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Terminators Versus Cute Little Androids &#160; I&#8217;ll admit that I&#8217;ve been quite curious about PRAGMATA since we first covered the game&#8217;s reveal at Gamescom. Capcom is pretty well known by now for survival horror, and while this game has elements of that, it&#8217;s also a far flung sci-fi adventure. And during today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct, we got even more exciting news &#8211; PRAGMATA is getting a demo on the eShop later today! While we admittedly don&#8217;t know exactly when that&#8217;s happening today, here&#8217;s a refresher what PRAGMATA is all about: Explore the all-new science fiction action-adventure from Capcom. Set in the near future, spacefarer Hugh Williams and android Diana must escape a lunar research station and find their way back to Earth. Play as both protagonists&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/pragmata-demo-drops-on-eshop-later-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/5/26</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Floating Through Space &#160; I know, I know. It&#8217;s the day of a Nintendo Direct, and here I am writing up the Nintendo Download for 2/5/26. But I don&#8217;t choose when the Directs happen, otherwise they&#8217;d be over the weekend and much later in the day. That said, today&#8217;s Nintendo Download is pretty packed, with several featured titles, more Nintendo music, some new Nintendo Classics, publisher sales and more. But let&#8217;s start with a reimagined game that&#8217;s already getting a ton of great press. &#160; Quest Forth! &#160; While I&#8217;m probably one of the least familiar gamers with the Dragon Quest series, having only played a small handful of offshoot adventures, I still can see the appeal of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. After all, it&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/nintendo-download-for-2-5-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wondrous Calamity Arrives on Consoles this Spring in Dread Delusion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Something Wicked This Way Comes &#160; Not too long ago, I got to write up a tactical RPG from DreadXP and Lovely Hellplace called Entropy. And though I wasn&#8217;t familiar with the first game by the developer, I was intrigued by its title &#8211; Dread Delusion. Well, now all my fellow console gamers are in luck. Because this Spring, Dread Delusion is making the move from PC to consoles, and I mean all of them &#8211; PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S and even Nintendo Switch 2! Here&#8217;s some more reasons to get excited now for Dread Delusion: Dread Delusion is an open-world RPG with a beautiful retro 3D aesthetic and gameplay inspired by classic RPGs of the 2000s that any fan of the genre&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/wondrous-calamity-arrives-on-consoles-this-spring-in-dread-delusion/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hamster Expands Their Archival Efforts With Console Archives</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arcade Efforts Will Continue Since 2014, Hamster have been regularly releasing their Arcade Archives series, usually weekly. These regular releases started on PS4 before later coming to the Switch as well. Last year they expanded their lineup to include Arcade Archives 2, which come to PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and Switch 2 with enhanced features like a time attack mode, network play in select games which support multiplayer, and new emulation features like multiple save slots and rewind. In that time they&#8217;ve added over 500 titles to the Arcade Archives series, not even including the over 100 Neo Geo releases they&#8217;ve put out in their separate ACA Neo Geo series. During this morning&#8217;s Nintendo Direct though they announced yet another line of games. Console Archives&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/hamster-expands-their-archival-efforts-with-console-archives/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hollow Knight &#8211; Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Drops Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Shadow Drop Tradition Continues Team Cherry doesn&#8217;t seem to be a big fan of keeping fans waiting. That feels ironic considering how long Silksong kept fans waiting, but when they&#8217;re ready to go they seem to want to get things out there. The original Hollow Knight shadow dropped on the Nintendo Switch all the way back in 2018. When Silksong was finally ready to reveal its release date, it didn&#8217;t shadow drop, but its release date was only a couple of weeks after the reveal. Switch 2 fans have been asking for an update to the original game and Team Cherry revealed it was coming late last year but we didn&#8217;t have a timeline for it until now. During today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct though, Team&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/hollow-knight-nintendo-switch-2-edition-drops-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bethesda Fans Will Soon Have Three Great Adventures Available On The Go</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fallout, And Elder Scrolls, And Indiana Jones, Oh My! Ever since Microsoft announced they&#8217;d be releasing games on other platforms, we&#8217;ve been expecting a flood of games to head to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. So far, it hasn&#8217;t really happened with only a handful of titles releasing on the platform. If today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct is any indication though, the floodgates may be opening. Bethesda revealed three of there games are coming to the platform in the coming months. First will be Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition which was previously announced for the platform but without a date. It is releasing digitally on February 24th, so fans won&#8217;t have to wait long to take this one on the go. A physical version will follow on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/bethesda-fans-will-soon-have-three-great-adventures-available-on-the-go/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Continues The Journey On Nintendo Switch 2 June 3rd</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Square Enix Won&#8217;t Keep Players Waiting Long Some fans were skeptical of how Final Fantasy VII Remake would play on the Nintendo Switch 2, but we&#8217;re glad to report that there was no cause for concern. It hit the system last month and runs better than I even hoped it would. The great reception has eased some concerns over its larger sequel Final Fantasy VII Rebirth releasing on the platform. Today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct trailer showing off the game on Switch 2 is a great start, with this version of the game looking excellent at least in the small piece of the game we can see here. That&#8217;s exciting news, but the more exciting news might be that we won&#8217;t be waiting long for the journey&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-continues-the-journey-on-nintendo-switch-2-june-3rd/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Turok: Origins Coming To Switch 2 When It Releases This Fall</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turok Rides Again In a world where it sometimes feels like no series can be allowed to die, it&#8217;s been a surprisingly long time since we last saw Turok. The 2008 reboot attempt seemingly salted the Earth on the series. While I do believe some series should be allowed to end, I can&#8217;t say that seeing the series return hasn&#8217;t put a smile on my face. After all, killing dinosaurs will always be cool and the team at Saber Interactive seem to have a good handle on the sort of action that long time fans are looking for. It helps that we&#8217;ll soon be able to get back to dinosaur hunting in both first and third person, allowing players to recreate the feel of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/turok-origins-coming-to-switch-2-when-it-releases-this-fall/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Capcom Unveils Resident Evil Amiibo During Nintendo Direct</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Leon And Grace On Your Shelf Capcom used this morning&#8217;s Nintendo Direct to show off more of Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2, but there wasn&#8217;t a ton of new information about the game itself. That&#8217;s not surprising, Requiem is set to release later this month and they&#8217;ve likely shown us most of what they plan to prior to release. There was one reveal here though. Capcom had already announced that Requiem would be getting Amiibo figures, but until now they hadn&#8217;t shown them. The last time they were mentioned we didn&#8217;t even officially know that Leon was the game&#8217;s co-protagonist. Fans of the hero will be excited to find out though that both Leon and his fellow protagonist Grace will be&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/capcom-unveils-resident-evil-amiibo-during-nintendo-direct/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Super Bomberman Collection Blasts Onto Modern Platforms Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bomberman Blasts Again During this morning&#8217;s Nintendo Direct, Konami revealed that a collection of Bomberman&#8217;s super games is coming to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today. A trailer that dropped on their own Youtube page shortly after confirms it won&#8217;t be limited to Nintendo platforms though, also releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PC. Super Bomberman Collection brings the five Super Bomberman titles originally released on the Super Nintendo to players in one collection. This is a fairly big deal because it is the first US release for the final three of these games. Super Bomberman and Super Bomberman 2 came to the US but the series effectively ended there for American players. Super Bomberman 3 did release in Europe as well,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/a-super-bomberman-collection-blasts-onto-modern-platforms-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Beat Up Mutant Veggies in Rogue-like Vegelypse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Apocalypse is Green and Crunchy &#160; Humanity has been imagining what the end of the world would look like since we were in caves, but I don&#8217;t think we&#8217;ve ever imagined it quite like this. In Vegelypse, by Tate Multimedia and Jumble Cat Studios, plants have mutated and threaten the world. Only a band of hard-rocking heavy metal Cacti have any chance of saving us all. Here&#8217;s some more details about Vegelypse: The Vegelypse has officially begun&#8230; time to smash &#8217;em up! The Hard Rock Cacti band was rocking out when they were rudely interrupted by an onslaught of mutated produce monsters, and only they can punch, smash, and chop your way through this invasion of predatory produce. With vibrant hand-painted visuals and smooth&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/05/beat-up-mutant-veggies-in-rogue-like-vegelypse/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Alloy Crush Is a Rousing Rogue-like Beat &#8217;em Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mega Man X&#8217;s Legacy Continues in Super Alloy Crush &#160; As a fanboy of the Mega Man series, I tend to gravitate towards any game that looks remotely similar. After all, that&#8217;s what led to my love of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, and a big part of why I wanted to check out Super Alloy Ranger a while back. Though I didn&#8217;t personally cover that game, it looked so compelling that I jumped at the chance to cover the next game in the series, called Super Alloy Crush. Now that I&#8217;ve spent the better part of an hour playing the Super Alloy Crush demo as both playable characters, let me tell you how the game is shaping up. Firstly, the game is prettier than&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/04/super-alloy-crush-is-a-rousing-rogue-like-beat-em-up/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lovish Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Lovish, a retro platformer with randomized events by DANGEN Entertainment &#038; LABS Works. A delightful and surprisingly deep adventure worth playing.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nioh 3 Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gripes around accessibility aside, Team Ninja can comfortably take a bow, having finally achieved the full potential for this wonderful series with Nioh 3.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Leap Into Action this Summer in Aero the Acro-Bat Legacy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fly Into Adventure With this Retro Collection &#160; As a gamer of a certain age, I actually can still remember playing Aero the Acro-Bat and Aero the Acro-Bat 2 on my SNES console. That&#8217;s part of why I was happy both games recently got released digitally on modern consoles. Today, we&#8217;re getting a real retro treat in Aero the Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems. It&#8217;s a physical edition by SelectaPlay coming this Summer to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, and it comes packed with a heaping helping of goodies. The games featured in Aero the Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems includes the aforementioned titles, as well as 4 others. Those include Aero the Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge, Feudal Bros, Justice Ninja Casey and Zero&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/03/leap-into-action-this-summer-in-aero-the-acro-bat-legacy/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sleuth Your Way Out of a Time Loop in The Posthumous Investigation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Take on Crime Noir &#160; I&#8217;ve enjoyed plenty of murder mysteries over the years. But I can honestly say I&#8217;ve never seen one where the detective is hired by the victim after they&#8217;re dead. But that&#8217;s essentially what happens in The Posthumous Investigation, by Mother Gaia Studio and CriticalLeap. And this twisty VN is coming to PC on March 31st of this year. Here&#8217;s some more reasons to get excited now for The Posthumous Investigation: Brás Cubas is dead, but his spirit is restless. Trapped in a purgatorial time loop in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, you must solve the mystery of his murder to break the cycle. Blending the deduction mechanics of Return of the Obra Dinn with the atmosphere of classic Film&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/03/sleuth-your-way-out-of-a-time-loop-in-the-posthumous-investigation/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vampire Therapist Bleeds Onto Consoles This February</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:20:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Taking a Bite Out of Undead Psyches &#160; I&#8217;ve been fascinated by the vampire mythology since I got addicted to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And while I&#8217;ve had the luck to cover vampire-themed VNs before, there&#8217;s one that until now was only on PC called Vampire Therapist. But we&#8217;re all in luck this month. Because Little Bat Games is teaming up with Ultimate Games S.A. to bring Vampire Therapist to PS4/5 and Nintendo Switch on February 17th, and Xbox later in March! Here&#8217;s some reasons you&#8217;ll want to check out this VN: Little Bat Games, in partnership with Ultimate Games S.A., is thrilled to announce that its BAFTA-nominated visual novel adventure through the (im)mortal mind, Vampire Therapist, is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/03/vampire-therapist-bleeds-onto-consoles-this-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Gets Epic Connect iX Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Summer Heat to Blazing New Update &#160; Not too long ago, we wrote up the exciting news about the release of Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, which brought all three epic platformer adventures to PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch with more panache and prettier visuals. And starting today, Inti Creates has made it even better with a free update called Connect iX. It adds a fully playable Copen to Gunvolt 3! Here&#8217;s some of the particulars: One hero CONNECTS across the borderline. A new mode, &#8220;CONNECT iX (Speedrun)&#8221; has been added to Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. In CONNECT iX, players will control Copen from Luminous Avenger iX 2 as he speeds through 5 stages and bosses, attempting to get the highest score in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/02/03/azure-striker-gunvolt-trilogy-enhanced-gets-epic-connect-ix-update/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A triumphant return, not just for Dragon Age VII, but for the series as a whole. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a shining example of why this iconic series endures.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Johnson Yu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Review: SHORT! THAT! BABY! My grandma was sold as an infant in 1936 for $40 (roughly $950 USD in 2025's economy). Back then
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		<title>Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP's Josh reviews Cult of the Lamb's standalone DLC, Woolhaven. Not only does it convert him to the Lamb's teachings, it's better than the original game.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Musical RPG People of Note Reveals Full Ensemble</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Rocking New RPG &#160; Two genres that I love dearly which don&#8217;t often intersect are rhythm and RPGs. In fact, the only time in recent history I got to play that intersection was in Fretless &#8211; The Wrath of Riffson. But today, courtesy of Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios, we&#8217;re getting another in 2026 called People of Note. And best of all, it&#8217;s coming to this year to PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox! Here&#8217;s a taste of what to expect from the adventure: Key Features Enjoy full-length cinematic musical sequences spanning a wide variety of musical genres, performed by our main cast of characters. Experience turn-based action combat as a dynamic, interactive musical performance. Tempo-Based Rhythm Combat: Time your attacks to the beat&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/30/musical-rpg-people-of-note-reveals-full-ensemble/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/29/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ooga Booga! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially the last week of January, but the Nintendo Download is game to make it end with a bang. The Nintendo Download for 1/29/26 is here with several featured titles, some jamming Nintendo music, an update to Kirby Air Riders and a bunch of digital adventures to check out. Let&#8217;s start with a title I wasn&#8217;t expecting this week. &#160; Double Header &#160; I&#8217;m somewhat familiar with most of the Yakuza games, mostly because I desperately want the Like a Dragon adventures to come to Switch 2. But I&#8217;ve never heard of Yakuza Kiwami 3 &#38; Dark Ties. So if you&#8217;re eager for some violent mayhem, that might be for you. There&#8217;s other featured titles to enjoy this week,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/29/nintendo-download-for-1-29-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Rare Tempts Fate Next Week in Bad End Theater</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Theater of the Damned &#160; Though I&#8217;ve become a fan of the works of Serenity Forge, there was a point in time I wasn&#8217;t that familiar with them. And thus, there&#8217;s a few games I&#8217;ve never heard of that they published. And today, thanks to the good folks at Super Rare Games, a game called Bad End Theater, developed by NomnomNami, is getting a physical edition on Switch next week! &#160; Here&#8217;s some details about this quirky and darkly comic visual novel: Select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates! The decisions you make in one story will affect the others. You can toggle these behaviours to open up new paths! Unfortunately, every path leads to a bad ending&#8230; Can you find a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/29/super-rare-tempts-fate-next-week-in-bad-end-theater/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Join the Fight with General Rico in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/28/join-the-fight-with-general-rico-in-starship-troopers-ultimate-bug-war/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Only Good Bug is a Dead Bug! &#160; Although the Starship Troopers movie was decidedly different from the original novel, it was still what I consider a classic sci-fi adventure. Yes, it was campy, but it was also undeniably cathartic watching marines blast giant insectoids to smithereens. And today, one of the actors from that movie, none other than Casper Van Dien, reprises his role as General Johnny Rico to promote a new game called Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Check that trailer out below, and get ready to reminisce: While Major Sammy Dietz may be new, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! looks like a great return to form. It&#8217;s a retro FPS adventure, and it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/28/join-the-fight-with-general-rico-in-starship-troopers-ultimate-bug-war/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scott Pilgrim EX Shares Two New Characters and Release Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Baddies and Good Guys Unite! &#160; To say I&#8217;ve been hyped about Scott Pilgrim EX is a bit of an understatement. I feel like the source material is less a comic book / movie / animated series and more a way of life. And now, the good folks at Tribute Games and Universal Products &#38; Experiences have great news &#8211; Scott Pilgrim EX is coming to PC and consoles on March 3rd! As for those new characters, not only are they more former villains, but they&#8217;re utterly fantastic: Today’s brand-new fighters coming to Scott Pilgrim EX are two more former enemies of Scott and Ramona: Matthew Patel, a member of the series’ iconic League of Evil Exes, and Robot-01, a creation of two members of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/28/scott-pilgrim-ex-shares-two-new-characters-and-release-date/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kotama and Academy Citadel Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/28/kotama-and-academy-citadel-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Kotama and Academy Citadel, a visually stunning Metroidvania with ambitious scope that falls short in terms of actually executing it successfully.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Flex Your Vocabulary in Cursed Words Demo Today</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/27/flex-your-vocabulary-in-cursed-words-demo-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Break the Dictionary &#160; As a rogue-like and deckbuilder addict, I&#8217;m always on the hunt for the next possibly amazing adventure. And as someone who uses words for a living, I also adore games like Scrabble or Wordle. And now, one game has mixed rogue-like mayhem like you might find in Balatro with all sorts of words in a game called Cursed Words. And it&#8217;s available to demo for free on Steam starting today! Here&#8217;s more details on this vocab adventure from Buried Things and Forklift Interactive: It all starts quite simple: form words from tiles on the board, aiming to score enough points in a few rounds to earn some money and progress on. But as the required scores get higher, and bosses with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/27/flex-your-vocabulary-in-cursed-words-demo-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Spirit Lift Brings Spooky Fun to Steam Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Going Up? &#160; It can be hard to find all the amazing games out there, especially in the indie sphere. But as a self styled ambassador of indie games, I do my utmost to bring especially promising ones to your attention. And a while back, I got the chance to demo a rogue-like deckbuilder with Scooby style called The Spirit Lift. Today, that adventure is finally available on Steam! Here&#8217;s some details that help differentiate The Spirit Lift from the pack: Build a starting deck by selecting a plucky team of three teen paranormal investigators from a pool of eight characters, then venture forth into a spooky, abandoned hotel. Each character alters the starting deck, affecting battle strategies and offering distinct story revelations depending on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/27/the-spirit-lift-brings-spooky-fun-to-steam-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Regal Update Adds New Content to BALL x PIT</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Even Ballsier Update Than Expected &#160; I&#8217;ll admit I took a bit longer than most to really jump into BALL x PIT. Not because I didn&#8217;t like it after demoing the game on Steam, just because I was waiting for a sale to justify buying a copy on my Switch 2. And after I finally did so, I&#8217;ll admit this game by Kenny Sun and Friends and Devolver Digital has been quite hard to put down. Today, it got even harder thanks to The Regal Update. Not only does it add two new playable characters, it also adds new balls as well as an exciting Endless Mode. Here&#8217;s all the details from this free update: You can now play as the Falconer, a new&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/26/the-regal-update-adds-new-content-to-ball-x-pit/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Whisper Mountain Outbreak Is A Promising Bobble-Headed Horror Game</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/24/whisper-mountain-outbreak-is-a-promising-bobble-headed-horror-game/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Resident Evil&#8230; But Cute! If you find Resident Evil a bit too scary and not sufficiently cutesy, you might find a bit of a compromise in Whisper Mountain Outbreak, an isometric shooter and puzzler with a scary twist where the zombies are bloodthirsty, but also look like bobbleheads. Right now, there&#8217;s only one campaign on offer, and it starts you out in a safehouse, with a mysterious grey-haired fella giving you missions to fight back against the hordes of zombies that are devastating the town. Right from the start, you get a choice in how to build your character, being able to start them off as a firefighter who begins with an axe and hits hard, a cop who is good at shooting, or a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/24/whisper-mountain-outbreak-is-a-promising-bobble-headed-horror-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kingdom&#8217;s Return Shares Informative New Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/kingdoms-return-shares-informative-new-trailer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save Your Kingdom! &#160; Not too long ago, we covered the announcement of an upcoming action strategy adventure from Inti Creates called Kingdom&#8217;s Return. And today, they shared an expansive new trailer with us. It shows a basic overview of the gameplay, though most of us will need to watch it with captions on, since it&#8217;s voiced in Japanese. Here&#8217;s some specifics about this new trailer: The new trailer shows off the core gameplay loop of taking on missions, adventuring, battling, leveling up, and rebuilding. Each step feeds into the next, as you adventure to gather materials to build your kingdom, receive buffs from the structures you build, then set off for even tougher adventures and better rewards. Be sure and check out the latest&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/kingdoms-return-shares-informative-new-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blast Into an Iconic Series This May in R-Type Dimensions III</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Gorgeous New Coat of Paint &#160; ININ Games is hard at work putting the finishing touches on R-Type Dimensions III. And while it&#8217;s already looking fantastic, they also have good news for fans of physical editions. The physical version of the game will come in a cartridge on Switch and Switch 2! As for when it comes out digitally, it&#8217;s slated to do so this May. Here&#8217;s some more details about R-Type Dimensions III: The new trailer offers fans their most advanced look yet at the game&#8217;s visual presentation and overall polish, showcasing substantial improvements in lighting, effects, and animation as development moves closer to its final phase. The footage highlights both the classic R-Type gameplay players love and the refined modern presentation that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/blast-into-an-iconic-series-this-may-in-r-type-dimensions-iii/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Expand Your Reach Today in Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frolic in the Frost &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of the massively popular Cult of the Lamb, you&#8217;re in luck today. Because the new gigantic paid expansion, Woolhaven, is finally here on PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S. And it&#8217;s not just some minor DLC, this is a standalone adventure for fans looking to discover more insanity from this wonderfully dark world. Here&#8217;s some particulars about Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven: A lost God calls you from a mysterious mountain: you must rebuild the flock and reawaken winter to uncover the truth of the fallen lambs. Face the past before it consumes you in this full-length, feature-packed expansion. KEY FEATURES Return the lost souls of Woolhaven to their spiritual home and learn the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/expand-your-reach-today-in-cult-of-the-lamb-woolhaven/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/22/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:26:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For I Have Sinned &#160; January is almost over, but we still have steam powering the Nintendo Download for 1/22/26. This week is pretty packed, with a bunch of featured titles. It also has updates, pre-orders, music and oh so many digital adventures to check out. But first, we&#8217;ll start with a game I never thought I&#8217;d get to play on a Nintendo console. &#160; Switching Up a Fantasy &#160; I grew up with the NES and SNES adventures of Final Fantasy. But one that grabbed my attention when it first hit the original PlayStation was Final Fantasy VII. And sure, it might not have aged well, but it was so beloved that Square Enix built an entirely new adventure based on it from the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/nintendo-download-for-1-22-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Twin Sails Interactive Shares Part of Epic 2026 Roster</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sailing Into a New Year &#160; Even though it&#8217;s already been an interesting New Year, the one thing that&#8217;s helped out has been all the amazing game announcements. And today we&#8217;re sharing a few more courtesy of Twin Sails Interactive, which is now fully independent. They gave an initial reveal of their opening roster of 2026 titles, and they&#8217;re already looking quite good. Those games include the following titles &#8211; Sky Dust, a dystopian Metroidvania coming to PC and consoles soon; Wind Runners, a frenetic Shmup full of retro flair coming to PC in Q3 2026; Terraforming Colonies: Mars, a DLC that massively overhauls the original planetary simulation adventure, and which is out on PC today; and Survival: Fountain of Youth, an open-world survival game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/twin-sails-interactive-shares-part-of-epic-2026-roster/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seafrog Skates to Switch in February, Pre-Orders Now Open</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Something Fresh Skating Your Way &#160; You might recall that late last year we covered news of Seafrog getting a new publisher in Grumpyface Games, as well as 2.0 launching on Steam. In that article we mentioned the game was coming to Nintendo Switch in the new year. And guess what? It&#8217;s a new year! And now we can finally share that Seafrog is skating to Nintendo Switch on February 19th! Here&#8217;s some particulars about the Switch release of Seafrog: Seafrog is a 2.5D action-puzzle platformer and “skate-troidvania” that challenges players to master a rocket-powered wrench to slide, grind, and perform tricks through skatepark-inspired stages set across the high seas. Developed by Oh My Me Games and published by Grumpyface Studios, Seafrog was previously released&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/22/seafrog-skates-to-switch-in-february-pre-orders-now-open/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unearth the Truth Fast in Clue: Murder By Death</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Game is Afoot! &#160; Though I don&#8217;t talk about it often, I really love a good murder mystery. There&#8217;s something exhilarating about trying to follow the clues and come to the right conclusion on whodunnit before it&#8217;s revealed. And now, developer Cocodrolo Games is giving us just what we need in Clue: Murder By Death. A murder mystery set in 1930&#8217;s England where you&#8217;re literally racing against the clock. And it&#8217;s coming to PC and consoles on February 13th. Here&#8217;s some more details about Clue: Murder By Death: Lord Robert Anderson has been found murdered in his secluded country manor. Summoned by his loyal butler, an old comrade of your father from the Great War, you arrive in the dead of night to uncover&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/21/unearth-the-truth-fast-in-clue-murder-by-death/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade offers a fantastic experience on the Switch 2 which is a must play for anyone who still hasn’t been able to experience this modern take on an all-time classic. It comfortably sits among the most impressive experiences I’ve had on Nintendo’s latest system thus far.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Max and Chloe Reconnect this March in Life is Strange: Reunion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back Together &#160; After more than a decade, Square Enix and Deck Nine Games are reuniting Max Caulfield and Chloe Price in a brand new game called Life is Strange: Reunion. It&#8217;s coming on March 26th to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. You can see the livestream reveal of the announcement below: For those unfamiliar with the series, here&#8217;s some helpful tidbits about Life is Strange: Reunion: In LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION, players will once again visit Caledon University, where Max Caulfield works as a photography teacher. Returning from a weekend away, Max finds her beloved Caledon ablaze, as a raging inferno destroys the hallowed grounds and ends the lives of Max&#8217;s friends, students and faculty alike. Max only escapes the devastation due to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/20/max-and-chloe-reconnect-this-march-in-life-is-strange-reunion/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mash Some Monsters Today in Haunted Lands Demo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mashing Monsters Old School &#160; One compelling game I covered last year was called Haunted Lands, by publisher Alawar and developer Alevgor. And today, we have exciting news for the adventure. Not only has Haunted Lands apparently gotten a glow up, but best of all, the game has a free demo available on Steam right now. Here&#8217;s some more details about this spooky shoot &#8217;em up adventure: Hellish creatures lurk within the Haunted Lands, and only you can protect the sanctity of these burial grounds. Players can choose from a variety of different classes; Beast class is perfect for players who want to get up close and personal with foes, and spirit slayers who prefer to demolish from a distance may choose the Gunner class.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/20/mash-some-monsters-today-in-haunted-lands-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Lost in the Horror of Love Eternal Next Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[She&#8217;ll Love You&#8230; To Death &#160; One of the most compelling and unexpected games I demoed at PAX West last year was Love Eternal. It&#8217;s a puzzle platformer mixed liberally with horror, and the overarching narrative is equal parts disturbing and addictive. While those two genres don&#8217;t often intersect, I think this game by Ysbryd and brlka has what it takes to be something special. And now we can share it&#8217;s coming to everything on February 19th, which includes PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. Here&#8217;s more unsettling details about Love Eternal: A mundane family dinner becomes a waking nightmare for teenager Maya. One minute, she&#8217;s dealing with her frustrating parents; the next, the dinner table&#8217;s empty, the house destroyed, and the remaining&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/20/get-lost-in-the-horror-of-love-eternal-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MIO: Memories in Orbit Review (PC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have my issues with some of the pacing choices in MIO: Memories in Orbit, particularly in the game’s early hours, and I think some of its systems don’t add much to the overall experience, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is a beautifully made Metroidvania which always feels excellent in your hands and which makes a lot of smart design choices. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hungry Horrors Cooks Up a Rogue-like Feast in Early Access</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/19/hungry-horrors-cooks-up-a-rogue-like-feast-in-early-access/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Tantalizing Taste of the Meal to Come &#160; For a while now, I&#8217;ve been on a bit of a impromptu quest to find and play as many rogue-like deckbuilders as possible. I&#8217;m not sure exactly why I&#8217;m so drawn to the genre, all I know is that I love it. But another thing I adore that&#8217;s not always included in gaming is cooking. So when I first wrote up a game called Hungry Horrors, where you play a princess who fights against slavering monsters by cooking for them, I was intrigued. And now that I&#8217;ve had a chance to dive deep into Act 1 in Steam Early Access, I&#8217;m eager to share why you&#8217;ll want to put Hungry Horrors on your menu now that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/19/hungry-horrors-cooks-up-a-rogue-like-feast-in-early-access/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Battle Golf Brings Chaotic Fun To Steam in February</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Hole Lot of Chaos &#160; Generally speaking, I&#8217;m not interested in golf. I find it stuffy and boring at best, and pretentious at worst. But there is one style of golfing I enjoy, which I simply refer to as Happy Gilmore. When you add humor and rage to any sport, it becomes better. Which is why I&#8217;m so happy to talk about an upcoming adventure called Super Battle Golf. Developed by Brimstone and published by Oro Interactive, it&#8217;s bringing chaotic multiplayer mayhem to Steam on February 19th. Not only will it allow you to ram opponents in your golf cart, but you can even utilize orbital lasers to cinch your victory. It&#8217;s utterly crazy in the best of ways. Here&#8217;s some more examples of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/16/super-battle-golf-brings-chaotic-fun-to-steam-in-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go On a Bite-Sized Escapade in Lovish This February</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/16/go-on-a-bite-sized-escapade-in-lovish-this-february/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Love is a Battlefield &#160; If you&#8217;re not already familiar with the works of Matt Kap of LABS Works, which includes Castle in the Darkness and Astalon: Tears of the Earth, you&#8217;re in luck soon. Because his next game, Lovish, is coming on February 5th to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. We&#8217;ve covered it here at HPP before, but if you need a refresher, please look below. Created by Matt Kap, Lovish blends tight, bite-sized action with wild surprises, absurd humor, and pure retro spirit. Every room conquered brings Sir Solomon closer to Princess Tsuna&#8230; and farther down a reckless path paved with love. With randomized events, strange encounters, and more secrets than a lovesick knight can handle, Lovish is a pixelated&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/16/go-on-a-bite-sized-escapade-in-lovish-this-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Rare Brings Dark Deity 1 and 2 Physical Editions to PS5 and Switch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Double the Fantasy Adventure &#160; One of the publishers I&#8217;ve become especially fond of in recent years is indie.io. And now, they&#8217;re teaming up with Super Rare Games to bring us a double header of fantasy adventures. Specifically, they&#8217;re working with Sword &#38; Axe LLC to bring Dark Deity and Dark Deity 2 physically to consoles! Here&#8217;s a reminder what both of these tactical games are about: Dark Deity Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world&#8230; Dark Deity 2 Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before! Verroa&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/super-rare-brings-dark-deity-1-and-2-physical-editions-to-ps5-and-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Winnie&#8217;s Hole Infects Steam Early Access in Late January</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/winnies-hole-infects-steam-early-access-in-late-january/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Dangerous Craving For Honey&#8230; &#160; I&#8217;ve been darkly intrigued by Winnie&#8217;s Hole since it was first announced. And while the very early demo I played was still a bit rough mechanically, the premise and style of this twisted take on a classic was quite compelling. Which is why I&#8217;m so happy to reveal that developer Twice Different are launching Winnie&#8217;s Hole on Steam Early Access starting on January 26th! Here&#8217;s a refresher what Winnie&#8217;s Hole is all about: Join Winnie on a new adventure, from within! Play as a virus in his body and mind. Capture cells to mutate, explore randomised cellular worlds, and build a deck of actions to unleash in combo-driven combat. Another genre-blending roguelite from the creators of Ring of Pain,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/winnies-hole-infects-steam-early-access-in-late-january/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dead Pets Rocks Out on PC This February</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sweet Song of Rebellion &#160; I don&#8217;t know about you, but these days I&#8217;m feeling more than a little punk rock. Authority figures don&#8217;t have any, and I want to put on a leather jacket and mope in a corner or smash something. One game that&#8217;s embodying this spirit of rebellion is Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim (previously Dead Pets Unleashed), from Triple Topping and Akupara Games. And now we can verify it&#8217;s coming to PC on February 6th! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Dead Pets: Experience the surreal and the exaggerated, as Gordy spirals deeper into the mundane, wrestling more and more with the unbearable weight of being a failure. Dive headfirst into unhinged minigames, including uterus pinball,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/dead-pets-rocks-out-on-pc-this-february/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monomi Park Gets Wiggly with Slime Rancher 2 Physical Editions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Getting Jiggly With It &#160; Fans of cute and approachable games with a unique style are in luck. Monomi Park has revealed that in honor of their 10th anniversary, Slime Rancher 2 has some stunning physical editions for both PS5 and Xbox consoles! Here&#8217;s some of the particulars: Fans can choose between two versions: the global retail physical edition and the iam8bit Exclusive Edition, both of which contain a physical copy of the game on a region-free disc and a fold-out poster featuring the custom illustration. The iam8bit Exclusive Edition also comes bundled with a sticker sheet featuring six adorable slimes, as well as an exclusive O-sleeve showcasing Beatrix LeBeau and other beloved characters. “Games are a beautiful thing. They create stories that you can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/monomi-park-gets-wiggly-with-slime-rancher-2-physical-editions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/15/26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bouncing Into Action &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s finally here. The Nintendo Download for 1/15/26 is exactly what I&#8217;ve been hoping for in the new year! Not only are there featured titles, there&#8217;s also demos, pre-orders, music, classic quests, digital games and even a new sale to enjoy. But first, let&#8217;s get started with a cozy game that&#8217;s made itself an empire on Nintendo. &#160; A New Horizon &#160; Even though I have yet to get into the games, I can appreciate how wildly popular Animal Crossing is. In many ways, it was one of the first cozy games on a Nintendo console. And so the fact that Switch 2 is finally getting a game optimized for that console in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is pretty&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/15/nintendo-download-for-1-15-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Cyberpunk Netherworld This Spring in Celestial Return</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Roll the Dice, and Try to Survive&#8230; &#160; I know that judging a book by its cover is frowned upon. But when that cover is as gorgeous as a game like Celestial Return, I have to at least consider it. When you also factor in this is a narrative adventure with dice-based mechanics and cosmic horror, I&#8217;m officially intrigued. Which is good, since this adventure from Metaphor and Shoreline Games is coming to PC this Spring. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Celestial Return: Celestial Return is a story-rich, boldly stylized sci-fi adventure where dice are your bullets, your bribes, and your last breath. Don the well-worn loafers of Detective Howard, a man with nothing left to lose, as he traverses the neon-washed streets of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/explore-a-cyberpunk-netherworld-this-spring-in-celestial-return/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ANTHEM#9 Slides to February Release Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting the New Year Off Properly &#160; One of the games I&#8217;ve been most hyped for this year is an upcoming rogue-like, match-3, gem-based adventure with glossy style called ANTHEM#9, from developer koeda and publisher Shueisha Games. And now, it finally has revealed a firm release date that&#8217;s not too far off. ANTHEM#9 is coming to PC this February 5th! Here&#8217;s some newly revealed details about the adventure: Along with the release date, the new &#8220;Extra Mission&#8221; mode has been revealed &#8211; a high-difficulty endgame challenge for players who complete the main campaign. The publisher also confirmed that ANTHEM#9&#8217;s creator Koeda will also host a special developer talk and Q&#38;A session on January 30th at 8:00 PM JST via the official Discord server. &#8220;Extra Mission&#8221;&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/anthem9-slides-to-february-release-date/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MAGFest Reveals 4 Plucky Winners of 2026 Homebrew Showcase</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where Indies Shine! &#160; I think I&#8217;ve established my indie credentials over the years, but one aspect of that community I&#8217;m less familiar with is homebrew. Though compelling, I&#8217;ve always been a little uncertain if my Luddite brain could handle these complex projects. But thankfully, the fans at the 2026 MAGFest, held recently at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, found these 30 something games delightful. And four of them even took top honors in different categories. Those include the following &#8211; The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers (Best Gameplay), Light From Within (Best in Show), Tactus (Best Sound Design) and Wicked Plague (Best Art Direction). Check them out in the trailer below: Here&#8217;s some direct quotes from several of these talented developers: &#8220;Meeting so&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/magfest-reveals-4-plucky-winners-of-2026-homebrew-showcase/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>EvoCreo Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/evocreo-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews EvoCreo, a fun and sometimes charming monster catcher held back by a lack of originality and some issues with the PC port of the adventure.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/8/26</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/08/nintendo-download-for-1-8-26/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Your Bass Are Belong To Us &#160; Okay, I know it&#8217;s a new year and all, but does 2026 need to be so random? Thus far, this year&#8217;s Nintendo Downloads are a bit lacking in content. Last week had no featured titles and only a smattering of digital, while the Nintendo Download for 1/8/26 has a few featured and a TON of digital adventures. So let&#8217;s start with a couple blasts from the past and something a bit fruity. &#160; What&#8217;s Shakin, Bacon? &#160; One of the biggest surprises for me last year was the re-release of Tomba and Tomba 2. And today, the Switch 2 is getting in on the action with Tomba! Special Edition. Which is fine, since I&#8217;m always game to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/08/nintendo-download-for-1-8-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shovel Knight Dig Burrows to Super Rare Games January 8th</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/05/shovel-knight-dig-burrows-to-super-rare-games-january-8th/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Digging Deep &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I can safely say that I wasn&#8217;t expecting, it was that Super Rare Games would announce they&#8217;re publishing a game from Yacht Club Games and Nitrome. Not because they&#8217;re not capable, just because in the past I would expect it more from a local company like Limited Run. But honestly, I&#8217;m very excited by the announcement that Super Rare will be publishing Shovel Knight Dig starting later this week on January 8th! Because not only have they proven they make incredible physical editions, but things made in the US have lost their luster in recent months. I actually got to review Shovel Knight Dig a while back, if you&#8217;re unfamiliar. Or you can check out a quick recap&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/05/shovel-knight-dig-burrows-to-super-rare-games-january-8th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/1/26</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/01/nintendo-download-for-1-1-26/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gather Together in the New Year &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s a brand new year. That&#8217;s potentially exciting as well as worrisome, but I want to start the new year with a bit of optimism. After all, the Nintendo Download for 1/1/26 is just the beginning of a new year of gaming. While this particular Download is a bit short, there&#8217;s a lot of exciting things to look forward to in the future, as well as some great games and a special sale happening today! &#160; Dispatched with Relish &#160; Now, normally we have featured titles to cover, but since this week didn&#8217;t offer any, I&#8217;m gonna try something a little different. Namely, I&#8217;m going to mention 5 games coming out in the next couple of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/01/nintendo-download-for-1-1-26/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/01/sonic-racing-crossworlds-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a lot of fun to race your way through. The cars feel good and it has some interesting ideas about keeping things fresh. I did come away from my time with it wanting a bit more, though. Not more characters or even stages—there are enough of those—but more compelling modes for when I was looking for something a bit more involved than just speeding around the track.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mato Fragments is a Compelling and Sometimes Perplexing VN Experience</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/01/mato-fragments-is-a-compelling-and-sometimes-perplexing-vn-experience/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Brain-Twisting, Supernatural, Noir Mystery &#160; I&#8217;m the type of person who focuses less on the coming year and more on getting my affairs from the current year in order. And since one preview has been waiting on my busy schedule, I wanted to end 2025 with a preview of a game called Mato Fragments. If that name sounds familiar, it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s from Arrowiz, the team behind Mato Anomalies. I had actually previewed that game a few years back and been intrigued, and later on HPP did a full fledged review of the adventure. While this is set in the same universe as Mato Anomalies, Mato Fragments is very different in some key ways. For one, it&#8217;s a prelude to the first game, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/01/mato-fragments-is-a-compelling-and-sometimes-perplexing-vn-experience/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Baseless Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/27/baseless-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Baseless Review: Nobody Can Hear Caf Screaming in Space &#160; It&#8217;s possible some of you reading this review&#8217;s title might be familiar with the name Baseless. If so, it&#8217;s perhaps because you read my earlier preview coverage of the game from Fermenter Games and First Break Labs. I hadn&#8217;t actually expected to do a full review, but when the opportunity rolled around, I decided to give it a shot. Here&#8217;s the hard truth &#8211; Baseless is one of the most complex and challenging platformers I&#8217;ve ever played, with you controlling all movement by aiming your blaster, and floating through the vacuum of space. If that wasn&#8217;t enough, I also personally suffered some mechanical issues that made the adventure harder. Yet after sufficient time playing the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/27/baseless-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 12/25/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/25/nintendo-download-for-12-25-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cat Girls for the Holidays &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s Xmas day and 2025 is nearly done. I&#8217;d say good riddance, but there was good this year as well as bad. Most of the former came from videogames in various forms. The Nintendo Download for 12/25/25 isn&#8217;t the largest present, but there&#8217;s still great stuff inside. We have digital offerings, an end of the year sale and even one new featured title. Let&#8217;s start there as we gather around the proverbial fire. &#160; Xmas Prisoner &#160; Christmas Day is all about fun and chaos with friends and family, so perhaps it&#8217;s fitting that the one featured title today is called Pritto Prisoner. It&#8217;s a chaotic multiplayer experience with cozy graphics and lots of animal prisoners on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/25/nintendo-download-for-12-25-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Update Adds Terrifying Boss Trio</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Titanic New Bosses &#160; If you&#8217;re looking for mechanized mayhem this holiday season, you&#8217;re in luck with a new free update to Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. It not only patches the game, but it adds a trio of new boss battles against Immortal Void RT, Insania Rex RT and Chaldia&#8217;s Effigy! You can find more details below: The two new patches (v1.2.1 and v1.2.2) released simultaneously include a number of improvements and bug fixes including addressing a progress blocker for the “Into the Abyss” expansion pack and additional minor issues. Three new bosses for players to battle have also been added—Insania Rex RT: Ω, Immortal Void RT: Ω, and Chaldia’s Effigy—each with their own unique challenges and rewards. Each can be challenged repeatedly through&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/19/daemon-x-machina-titanic-scion-update-adds-terrifying-boss-trio/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Save Up to 30% Off Retroware Titles in Steam Winter Sale</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/19/save-up-to-30-off-retroware-titles-in-steam-winter-sale/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Xmas Just Got Meaty! &#160; Well folks, the holidays are officially in the air. Yes, that means flooding in some cases and snow in others, but it&#8217;s still something to be happy about. Especially when publishers like Retroware use the holiday season to gift us discounts on great games! From today until January 5th, you can officially save up to 30% off a wide roster of titles courtesy of the publisher. Here&#8217;s all the Retroware games discounted: Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit discounted to $15.99 Angry Video Game Nerd I &#38; II Deluxe discounted to $6.99 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures discounted to $3.49 Angry Video Game Nerd II: Assimilation discounted to $3.49 Dumpy and Bumpy discounted to $3.49 Eagle Island Twist discounted to $6.99&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/19/save-up-to-30-off-retroware-titles-in-steam-winter-sale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>First Break Labs Offers Robust Holiday Savings on PC</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/18/first-break-labs-offers-robust-holiday-savings-on-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holidays Mean Discounts! &#160; As someone who is very thrifty with his spending, I always appreciate a good sale. And from today through January 5th, First Break Labs are having a great Steam Winter Sale. It offers up to 80% off their selection of adventures, which range from platformers to Eldritch horror and everything in between. The games included in this First Break Labs sale include the following &#8211; Cthulhu&#8217;s Reach: Devil Reef &#8211; 20% off David. &#8211; 70% off Entropy Survivors &#8211; 60% off ILA: A Frosty Glide &#8211; 40% off Neighborhorde &#8211; 80% off Particle Hearts &#8211; 40% off SPINGUN &#8211; 70% off Warside &#8211; 40% off You can find more details about the individual games by clicking their respective links above. Either&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/18/first-break-labs-offers-robust-holiday-savings-on-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience Endless Tactical Strategy in Dead Weight Prologue</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Steampunk Versus Eldritch Horrors &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Into the Breach, you might be interested in a new game called Dead Weight. Developed and published by Klukva Games and Spaghetti Cat, it&#8217;s a tactical adventure with procedural generation that&#8217;s coming in Q1 of 2026 to PC. Though if you&#8217;re eager to try it right now, you can request access to the prologue. Here&#8217;s some specifics about Dead Weight: Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on an adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class or create your own and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/18/experience-endless-tactical-strategy-in-dead-weight-prologue/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 12/18/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Santa Claus is Coming&#8230; &#160; Well folks, Xmas is just around the corner, and Hannukah is halfway over. Which just means that the Nintendo Download for 12/18/25 is extra packed with holiday fun! Not only does this week&#8217;s Download feature several new games on Switch 2, but there&#8217;s several publisher sales, new music offerings, Nintendo Classics from the 64 era and more to enjoy. But let&#8217;s start with a rogue-like twist on an ancient series that&#8217;s seeing new popularity. &#160; Persia Brings Pain &#160; While Ubisoft may not want to acknowledge how much of an impact Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made on us gamers, it shows with the fact they&#8217;re trying to innovate on the classic series again with The Rogue Prince of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/18/nintendo-download-for-12-18-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seafrog Skates Into 2.0 With Publishing Push From Grumpyface</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Publisher, More Froggy Fun &#160; It&#8217;s officially been a minute since I last demoed a game called Seafrog. Back then, it was being published by Rogue Games, and despite being well received, the game didn&#8217;t get the visibility it deserved. But sometimes good things come to those who wait. Developer OhMyMe Games has teamed up with the good folks at Grumpyface Studios, who I knew from covering Castle Doombad in the past. And now, these two indies have brought Seafrog to 2.0 on Steam, with plans to launch the game next year on Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Seafrog 2.0: Grumpyface strongly believed Seafrog, with its charming ‘90s 3D throwback aesthetic and one-of-a-kind skateboarding-meets-platforming traversal, had the potential to reach a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/18/seafrog-skates-into-2-0-with-publishing-push-from-grumpyface/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Black Lantern Collective Reveals Two Spooky Horror Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let the Horror In&#8230; &#160; Here at HPP, we enjoy a little horror. And courtesy of Black Lantern Collective, we have two promising new entries to share. First is a dungeon crawler called Horripilant, developed by Pas Game. The other is, surprisingly, a fishing game called Mourning Tide, developed by Liquid Squid (yes, really). Here&#8217;s more details about both horror adventures: From Pas Game, Horripilant is a chilling incremental dungeon crawl through the horrors of a forgotten underworld. Combining idler, puzzle and autobattler elements, you&#8217;ll fight, mine, and think your way through the depths of a forsaken dungeon. With each step you&#8217;ll grow stronger, but beware; every boon has its cost. Encounter bizarre characters, solve cryptic puzzles, and survive the horrors that lurk in every&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/17/black-lantern-collective-reveals-two-spooky-horror-games/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Revel in Holiday Cheer With Acclaim Holiday Card Trailer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Merry Acclaim-Mas! &#160; It&#8217;s officially that time of year, folks. Where the weather is cold and sometimes snowy, people are frantic and games are plentiful. Acclaim already had an early holiday miracle returning as a publishing giant in the present, but that&#8217;s far from everything we can expect from them. They also shared a clever and well worded recap of what&#8217;s happened so far in their Acclaim Holiday Card trailer below: That&#8217;s not all, though. Those who follow Acclaim on social media will have a chance to get free swag on December 23rd. To share some holiday warmth and thank you for an unforgettable year, Acclaim is giving away a selection of our cozy new hoodies and t-shirts across our social media accounts. Winners will&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/17/revel-in-holiday-cheer-with-acclaim-holiday-card-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Race To Sprint City Next Year, a Competitive Racing Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sprinting to Steam Soon! &#160; One fun multiplayer game I used to hear a lot about was SpeedRunners. If you miss that sort of hectic, competitive racing chaos, you&#8217;re in luck. Because the team behind that game has rebranded as Second Stage Studio, and now they&#8217;re bringing us something called Sprint City to Steam Early Access in 2026. Here&#8217;s a few particulars about Sprint City: Designed with speed, flow, and mastery in mind, Sprint City drops players into a solarpunk city where wheels don’t exist and on-foot movement is king. Built on a single shared world, the game connects nearby players seamlessly, while parties stay linked as they explore the city, so grab your friends and take on intense time-based challenges, or go at your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/17/race-to-sprint-city-next-year-a-competitive-racing-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Gnarly Co-Op Action Tomorrow in Surfpunk Demo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catch Some Waves, Beat Some Baddies &#160; Generally speaking, I&#8217;m the sort of gamer who prefers solo experiences. But that&#8217;s mostly a matter of not having friends close by to play with. I can definitely attest to how fun multiplayer experiences can be. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to share a public demo for a co-op ARPG on December 16th called Surfpunk. It&#8217;s a game where you surf and battle as a team, gathering resources and crafting new loot. Surfpunk features 4 distinct weapon types (sword, pistols, anchor and guitar) and 1-4 player mayhem, courtesy of developer Double Stallion. Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about the adventure: Dive into the Surfpunk&#8217;s dazzling but deadly world and get a taste of life as a Raider before&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/15/enjoy-gnarly-co-op-action-tomorrow-in-surfpunk-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cyberpunk Horror Game GRAFT Shares Terrifying Trailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sum Of Your Parts &#160; It&#8217;s probably a good thing I don&#8217;t have a mind for science, because if I did, I would be a mad scientist. The type that mixed together body parts to make nightmarish monstrosities, not unlike what you&#8217;ll find in an upcoming cyberpunk horror game from Harebrained Schemes called GRAFT. It&#8217;s coming to Steam and Epic, and it&#8217;s a game where you can constantly augment yourself with parts taken from enemies, at a price. Here&#8217;s some more details about GRAFT: Blending classic survival horror combat with a visceral twist, GRAFT allows you to take on nightmarish creatures and transform yourself into something new—something capable of surviving the horrors that prowl around you. Tear pieces from your enemies to unlock deadly tools&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/15/cyberpunk-horror-game-graft-shares-terrifying-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Listen to Musical Glory at Heroes Concert with Akira Yamaoka</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Toronto Calling &#160; It doesn&#8217;t take much these days to make me want to leave the country, for a variety of reasons. But here&#8217;s one potentially positive one. On September 17th of 2026, fans of videogame music can check out Heroes: A Video Game Symphony in Toronto. Need more incentive? How about the fact that the legendary Akira Yamaoka will be in attendance? Here&#8217;s some more details about Heroes: A Video Game Symphony: &#8220;It&#8217;s an honor to have Akira Yamaoka at our upcoming performance on Toronto, Canada,&#8221; notes JMP Entertainment&#8217;s Jason Michael Paul. &#8220;Yamaoka-san and I go way back to the 2006 debut of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony that was his first stateside appearance. His rockstar charisma was undeniable with his signature snakeskin pants,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/15/listen-to-musical-glory-at-heroes-concert-with-akira-yamaoka/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cult of the Lamb Heads to Woolhaven in Paid Expansion Next Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Year, Better Cult &#160; As one of the early converts to Cult of the Lamb, I&#8217;m really excited to share news of its first paid expansion next year. It&#8217;s called Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, and it takes us beyond where the story of the first adventure ends in the home of the Lambs itself. Best of all, the wait for this new adventure isn&#8217;t long, since it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S on January 22 of the new year! Here&#8217;s some more details about Woolhaven: Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven picks up where the original game&#8217;s main story left off. In Woolhaven, an unexpected calling from a forgotten God takes you on a perilous new adventure across a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/15/cult-of-the-lamb-heads-to-woolhaven-in-paid-expansion-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cross Blitz Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cross Blitz Review: A Long Journey Comes to an End &#160; This is a review I&#8217;ve literally been waiting years to write. Though I&#8217;m not normally a gamer who plays things in early access, long ago I got the fortuitous chance to do a very early preview of Cross Blitz, and I&#8217;ve been a fan ever since, booting it up every time a new update brought new content to try out. And although the game has contended with various minor glitches and quirks in that time, I was really excited to finally play the final build when it hit 1.0 in late November. While Cross Blitz is still a game with spectacular style and great gameplay variety, there&#8217;s one frustrating development. Namely, that the game&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/13/cross-blitz-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Arknights: Endfield Reveals January Release Date at Game Awards</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/12/arknights-endfield-reveals-january-release-date-at-game-awards/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The End Is Nearly Here! &#160; One of the more unique and interesting games I&#8217;ve recently played at PAX West was Arknights: Endfield. While I really wanted the demo to feature a gamepad, the combat, style and visual storytelling were nevertheless quite compelling. Which is good, since at The Game Awards, GRPYHLINE revealed that Arknights: Endfield is finally coming to PC, PS5 and mobile on January 22nd! Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about Arknights: Endfield: In preparation for the full release, GRYPHLINE recently invited players to experience Beta Test II, offering the most polished look at the game to date. The test introduced a rebuilt storyline with new cutscenes and animations, expanded real-time combat updates, and a brand-new region to explore — continuing the team’s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/12/arknights-endfield-reveals-january-release-date-at-game-awards/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blow Away the Apocalypse Next Spring in TankRat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mad Max Has Nothing On This &#160; Generally speaking, I don&#8217;t get all too excited by tanks in games. But in TankRat, they really innovate tank-based battles in some remarkable ways. In fact, you&#8217;re essentially the tank itself in this post apocalyptic adventure from Alpha Channel and Kepler Interactive, and it&#8217;s coming next Spring to PC and PS5! Here&#8217;s more TankRat details: TankRat puts players in control of Whitaker, a digitized human consciousness capable of fusing with fully customizable war machines &#8211; the only way humans can exist in the world after a mysterious cataclysmic event. Battle through a brutal, war-torn wasteland teeming with mechanical monstrosities. Dismantle enemies, harvest their parts and rebuild stronger for the next fight. Every mission is a test of survival,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/12/blow-away-the-apocalypse-next-spring-in-tankrat/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Co-op Puzzles Next Year in Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rounding the Corner Next Year &#160; As a lifelong Nintendo fan, I don&#8217;t usually worry about which Unreal Engine is being used to make a game. But in the case of a title called Orbitals, I&#8217;m really happy it&#8217;s using Unreal Engine 5. Because this debut title from Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive looks visually stunning, like an anime brought to brilliant life. And it&#8217;s going to be exclusive to the Switch 2 next year! Here&#8217;s a few more details about this co-op puzzle experience: In Orbitals, players will team up and take on the roles of Maki and Omura, two inseparable explorers with a whole lot more determination than on-the-job experience. Working together, they will brave the perils of space to save their crumbling space&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/12/enjoy-co-op-puzzles-next-year-in-switch-2-exclusive-orbitals/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Post Apocalyptic Zelda Next Year in RoadOut</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Soon We Can Finally Put Pedal to the Metal &#160; It&#8217;s been a while since we last covered RoadOut, an upcoming post-apocalyptic Zelda-style experience from DANGEN Entertainment and Rastrolabs. But on the heels of the Latin American Games Showcase, we have an exciting update. RoadOut is now coming to PC and consoles on March 12th of 2026! And if you&#8217;re an Xbox player, there&#8217;s going to be a demo available during the Indie Selects Demo fest until December 31st. Here&#8217;s some reminders what RoadOut is all about: RoadOut is a rule-breaking fusion of rotable 2.5 dungeon exploration and retro vehicular mayhem. Players step into the role of Claire, a mercenary for hire who races, fights, hacks, and crashes her way through the ruins of The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/11/explore-a-post-apocalyptic-zelda-next-year-in-roadout/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit Adds Endless Challenge Mode</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AVGN Goes Hardcore &#160; We&#8217;ve been covering the Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit for a while here, but today we have especially exciting news to share. On the heels of the game&#8217;s release in October, now Programancer, Mega Cat Studios and Retroware shared that the game has gotten a new mode via free update. That&#8217;s none other than the Endless Challenge Mode! Here&#8217;s the details about Endless Challenge Mode: Now available on all platforms, Endless Challenge Mode pushes players through randomly generated rooms teeming with lethal enemies and deadly hazards. After conquering 10 stages, you&#8217;ll face a grueling boss encounter. If you manage to come out on top, you&#8217;ll gain access to the Game Weenie&#8217;s shop, where you can purchase a variety of randomized items&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/11/angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit-adds-endless-challenge-mode/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 12/11/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bursting With Color &#160; I know this time of the year is supposed to be all about cold weather, but instead where I live has been dealing with holiday flooding. Thankfully, I myself have been relatively unscathed by the torrential waters, so I can still cover today&#8217;s Nintendo Download! The Nintendo Download for 12/11/25 has a few featured games, one publisher sale, musical year in review, digital classics and more to enjoy. But let&#8217;s start with a series I never thought I&#8217;d play on a Nintendo console. &#160; Fantasy Switching It Up &#160; The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is just a game I always used to associate with PC gaming. So the fact it&#8217;s available on Switch 2 is actually pretty amazing. You&#8217;ll&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/11/nintendo-download-for-12-11-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Creepy with Doki Doki Literature Club on Mobile Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bright Pink Terror &#160; I&#8217;ve gotten to the point where I instantly associate Serenity Forge with captivating horror experiences. And one of their most iconic is Doki Doki Literature Club. If you&#8217;re one of those unfortunate souls yet to embark on a horror journey with it, you&#8217;re in luck. Because now Doki Doki Literature Club is available on mobile devices. Better yet, the game itself is totally free! Here&#8217;s some more details about the mobile release: Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and erase mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now&#8217;s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade! Play as a high school student who reluctantly joins the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/10/get-creepy-with-doki-doki-literature-club-on-mobile-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Gets Wild with Friday Night Funkin&#8217; DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Love is Funky! &#160; The good folks at Brace Yourself Games have had a lot of fun DLC come to Rift of the NecroDancer this year. But now we know the final DLC in 2025 is Friday Night Funkin&#8217;. Here&#8217;s some more details about this colorful crossover: This time, the iconic duo from Friday Night Funkin&#8217;, Boyfriend and Girlfriend, have joined Cadence to fight the monsters of the Rift with the power of love. As a special promotion for this exciting crossover, the track &#8220;Dad Battle&#8221; will be available to all Rift of the NecroDancer players to download for FREE. The full lineup of songs in the Friday Night Funkin&#8217; Music Pack includes the following songs by Kawai Sprite: Dad Battle (FREE TO DOWNLOAD!) Blammed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/10/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-wild-with-friday-night-funkin-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Morsels Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Morsels, a fast-paced, quirky rogue-lite adventure from Annapurna Interactive and Furcula. Wonderfully weird, but lacking in terms of balance.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International Review (Switch)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A lot of players will find Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International to be overwhelming, myself included. Even for those who don’t, if they played the previous version and don’t need one of the new language options, there’s little need to double dip. Still, if the idea of an open world that lets you create your own adventure is appealing, then this is a fascinating game that is worth a look.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cyber Metroidvania SHADE Protocol Launches Kickstarter this Spring</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Take on the Metroidvania Genre &#160; Given my love for both Metroidvanias and the Mega Man series, you would think there&#8217;s more instances of them overlapping. Sadly, cybernetic Metroidvanias are pretty rare, but today they got a little more common thanks to SHADE Protocol. It&#8217;s an upcoming project that&#8217;s going to launch their Kickstarter campaign in Spring 2026. The team behind it is Little Legendary, and they&#8217;re small but fierce, with a 5 member crew. What&#8217;s potentially exciting is that SHADE Protocol is coming to PC, but if the campaign is successful, not only could it come to consoles, but the development time could be lessened. If that piqued your interest, check out some more compelling details: Discover a world where music, code,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/10/cyber-metroidvania-shade-protocol-launches-kickstarter-this-spring/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Strategy Action Hybrid in Kingdom&#8217;s Return Next April</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inti Creates Is Innovating Again in 2026 &#160; Recently, Inti Creates has been taking some big swings and trying new things in their games, with admittedly mixed results. But today they shared they&#8217;re trying something pretty unique and exciting in 2026 called Kingdom&#8217;s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. It&#8217;s a mix of action and strategy, and it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch &#38; Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on April 23rd of 2026! Here&#8217;s some key details about Kingdom&#8217;s Return: In a world of swords, magic, and fairies, you are a lone adventurer who suddenly becomes tasked to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia along with the Fairy of Time, Chronos. Kingdom&#8217;s Return is an action RPG where players must adventure to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/10/enjoy-a-strategy-action-hybrid-in-kingdoms-return-next-april/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience a Classic Today in Milano&#8217;s Odd Job Collection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make Her Summer Fantastic! &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of experiencing games that were once region locked, you&#8217;re in luck today courtesy of XSEED Games. They&#8217;ve finally released Milano&#8217;s Odd Job Collection, a game that originally came out in Japan back in 1999, and is now available worldwide. Besides quality of life upgrades, this modern re-release is also available on everything &#8211; PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5, and Xbox One and Series X&#124;S. Fret not if you prefer Switch 2, since it&#8217;s getting an upgrade pack for that console later this month! Here&#8217;s a refresher about Milano&#8217;s Odd Job Collection: School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/09/experience-a-classic-today-in-milanos-odd-job-collection/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Planet of Lana II Reveals Possession Mechanic in Trailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cinematic Puzzles Await &#160; It&#8217;s been a moment since HPP covered Planet of Lana, a creative and whimsical puzzle adventure from Wishfully Studios and Thunderful. Today, we can confirm the sequel, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, is coming early 2026. Better yet, not only is it coming to PC, Switch &#38; Switch 2, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S, but it&#8217;s also coming to iOS and Android devices! Here&#8217;s what fans of the first game can expect from Planet of Lana II: As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home. Perfect for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/09/planet-of-lana-ii-reveals-possession-mechanic-in-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Haunting Souls-like Deckbuilder Death Howl Roars to PC Tomorrow</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/08/haunting-souls-like-deckbuilder-death-howl-roars-to-pc-tomorrow/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Mess With a Mother &#160; You probably know this already, but there&#8217;s few forces of nature quite so strong as a mother&#8217;s love for her child. And in Death Howl, that love turns to fierce determination to bring your child back from the land of death itself. Which might seem impossible, but in this visually stunning, Souls-like deckbuilder, you might just be able to make it work. And best of all, Death Howl is coming to PC tomorrow, on December 9th, and later to consoles. Here&#8217;s more details about Death Howl: A unique deck-builder combining soulslike elements, action-RPG exploration of eerie biomes, and tactical, grid-based combat, Death Howl is truly one-of-a-kind. Bosses lurk in shadow, relentless and hungry. And every card you wield shapes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/08/haunting-souls-like-deckbuilder-death-howl-roars-to-pc-tomorrow/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blightstone Hits Steam Early Access Next January</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/08/blightstone-hits-steam-early-access-next-january/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Blight Upon the New Year! &#160; To say it&#8217;s been a hot minute since we last covered news of Blightstone would be a bit of an understatement. Last time, it was announced the game would be coming in 2025. But now, developer Unfinished Pixel amended that timeline. Today we can say with relative confidence that Blightstone is coming to Steam Early Access on January 20th! For those that need a refresher, here&#8217;s what Blightstone is all about: Players lead a party of heroes and the living crystal that binds their fate. As corruption devours the land, each run becomes a battle against the inevitable &#8211; forging new builds through hard won skills and gear while navigating battlefields reshaped by firestorms, frozen currents and crackling&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/08/blightstone-hits-steam-early-access-next-january/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Skate Story Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite its share of rough edges, Skate Story still won me over. It leans more on style than substance, but that style is some of the most striking I’ve seen in years, and it carries the experience far. The problem is that the game rarely finds inventive ways to use its own brilliance, leaving it feeling like a journey that peaks too early.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cellar Door Games Brings Us Neath on PC Next Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Type of Rogue From Cellar Door Games &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a fan of the rogue-like genre in general, I&#8217;m not a diehard fan of the Rogue Legacy games. I respect them for bringing attention to the genre, but feel there&#8217;s better examples out there. But now, the good folks at Cellar Door Games are trying their hand at something decidedly new, and hopefully great. That game is called Neath, and it&#8217;s a rogue-like, turn-based, tactical RPG with much darker themes than those in Rogue Legacy and Rogue Legacy 2. Here&#8217;s some particulars: Neath is a roguelike tactical RPG set in a decaying world shadowed by an irradiated, inverted tower. Using a fluid turn-based system where the turn order is always shifting, you&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/06/cellar-door-games-brings-us-neath-on-pc-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience a New Card Game in This Ain&#8217;t Even Poker, Ya Joker</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Next Hot Card Game? &#160; To say I was late to the party with Balatro would be a bit of an understatement. I literally waited until it had been around for a year or more before I finally tried it, and found it was delightful (albeit infuriating). So in the hopes of getting ahead of another potentially hot new game, I&#8217;m here today to cover an upcoming game inspired by Balatro. That game has the fun title of This Ain&#8217;t Even Poker, Ya Joker! Developed by Mash and set to be published on December 11th by Oro Interactive and Drillhounds, it&#8217;s a game that looks to do something unique with the genre: Balatro meets Cookie Clicker in This Ain&#8217;t Even Poker, Ya Joker, a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/06/experience-a-new-card-game-in-this-aint-even-poker-ya-joker/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience Zelda Music Reimagined in Ballads of Hyrule III</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Musical Reawakening &#160; While many of us adore The Legend of Zelda series, a big reason for that love is the game&#8217;s music. It&#8217;s iconic and timeless, and does an amazing job of setting the tone of each adventure. And now, talented musician ROZEN has teamed up with Mecha Dream Records to bring us Ballads of Hyrule III, available now digitally and in an upcoming vinyl. Here&#8217;s more details about Ballads of Hyrule III: It marks a return to lush, immersive orchestral arrangements drawn from across The Legend of Zelda series, with selections from Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild, and beyond. These melodies are reimagined as vivid orchestral scenes from ancient forests, forgotten ruins, and moonlit shores. Featuring returning&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/06/experience-zelda-music-reimagined-in-ballads-of-hyrule-iii/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return to Adventure Today in C.A.R.D.S. RPG: Total Warfare Edition on PS5 &#038; Switch</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Return to the Misty Battlefield &#160; It&#8217;s been a hot minute since I tackled C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield, a compelling and challenging tactical adventure developed by Acquire Corp. But as of today, even those unfamiliar with the game have reason for excitement. Namely, it&#8217;s getting a physical edition with all the DLC called C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield &#8211; Total Warfare Edition. And thanks to Aksys, it&#8217;s available starting today to order on Nintendo Switch and PS5! Here&#8217;s some more details about this physical edition: C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield combines roguelike-style deckbuilding with SRPGs. Enjoy unique tactical gameplay that features over 100 varieties of cards with unique designs allowing players to build powerful decks and strategically confront enemies on an SRPG field. Every&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/return-to-adventure-today-in-c-a-r-d-s-rpg-total-warfare-edition-on-ps5-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ANTHEM#9 Shares Release Month &#038; New Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/anthem9-shares-release-month-new-trailer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good News for Next Year &#160; Let me just say, I&#8217;ve been on the ANTHEM#9 hype train since I demoed it at PAX West this year. And now, publisher Shueisha Games and developer koeda have exciting news to share. ANTHEM#9 is coming to PC in February of 2026. Meaning you&#8217;ll be able to get your fill of rogue-lite, deckbuilder, gem-matching mayhem early in the new year! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the game: Tokyo-based publisher SHUEISHA GAMES and solo developer Koeda are excited to announce that ANTHEM#9, the strategic gem match roguelite, will launch in February 2026 on Steam at a price of $14.99. Originally planned for Winter 2025, the launch has been moved to February 2026 to ensure the highest possible quality, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/anthem9-shares-release-month-new-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wake Up Next Week with Melatonin Physical Edition</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/wake-up-next-week-with-melatonin-physical-edition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dreamy Rhythm Fun &#160; It&#8217;s been a while since I last checked out a neat rhythm game by Half Asleep called Melatonin. And while I wasn&#8217;t able to review the game myself, I&#8217;ve been a fan since that first taste. Which is good news, since Super Rare Games is teaming up with them to bring Melatonin physically to Nintendo Switch starting next week on December 11th! For those who need a refresher, here&#8217;s what Melatonin is all about: Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonise through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music. If you&#8217;re eager for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/wake-up-next-week-with-melatonin-physical-edition/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 12/4/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animals! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially December! And while it&#8217;s hard to think about Christmas with the turkey still sitting in our fridges, that doesn&#8217;t mean there&#8217;s nothing to celebrate today. The Nintendo Download for 12/4/25 is here with some early stocking stuffers. There&#8217;s a few great featured titles, more great gaming music, a special publisher sale and more. But let&#8217;s get started with everyone&#8217;s favorite bounty hunter. &#160; Prime Time &#160; I know we&#8217;ve all been waiting far too long for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. But today it&#8217;s officially here on the Nintendo Switch 2! While it&#8217;s unclear yet which version of the game is the best to own, I&#8217;m really hoping the crazy long wait didn&#8217;t make expectations for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/04/nintendo-download-for-12-4-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/02/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 represents Treyarch doing what Treyarch does best: crafting rock-solid multiplayer and inventive zombies experiences]]></description>
		
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		<title>MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/01/marvel-cosmic-invasion-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, a stunning tour de force by Tribute Games, Dotemu and Marvel Games. A most worthy successor to TMNT: Shredder's revenge.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Séance of Blake Manor Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/28/the-seance-of-blake-manor-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Séance of Blake Manor Review: A Haunting Mystery 2025 has been a banner year for video games, but the downside of having a year with so many fantastic games is that some excellent smaller titles can go under the radar. The Séance of Blake Manor almost did just that for me before strong word of mouth grabbed my attention. I’m glad that it did because after checking it out, this is easily one of the best year’s game and a tremendously interesting mystery which players definitely need to check out. &#160; An Unexpected Invitation &#160; Declan Ward is a Private Investigator who gets a mysterious telegram imploring him to quickly come to Blake Manor, a secluded hotel in Ireland where a séance is about&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/28/the-seance-of-blake-manor-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Foolish Mortals Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Foolish Mortals Review: A Spooky Good Time For Point &#38; Click Fans The point and click genre has made a fantastic comeback in recent years. There are a lot of games trying to offer a new experience or even redefine what these games can be for a new generation. Then there are games like Foolish Mortals which don’t seem that interested in doing something new, but rather seek to give players a version of the games they have loved in the past. While it isn’t particularly innovative or new, it does offer an excellent experience that fans of the genre will love. &#160; A Doomed Wedding &#160; Murphy McCallan is a young auditor who has come to the remote island of Devil’s Rock in search&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/28/foolish-mortals-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ghost of Yotei Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Atsu’s journey of revenge may not be totally unique, but it’s incredibly well executed and totally compelling. Not much about the story of Ghost of Tsushima really stuck with me after completing it, but I’m going to remember Ghost of Yotei. It smartly builds on the foundation of its predecessor and comes out as a far stronger overall package. If you remotely enjoyed the last game this is an easy recommendation.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hannah Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/28/hannah-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Hannah, by Spaceboy and QUByte Interactive. A gloomy puzzle platformer that had potential, but which was held back by awkward game design.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate the Holidays with Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume X</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Put Some Tunes in Your Stockings! &#160; No matter how you celebrate the holidays, you probably enjoy some great tunes to unwind with. And thankfully, once again our friends at Scarlet Moon are providing just that with their latest holiday compilation, Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume X! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the collection: Volume X features Scarlet Moon&#8217;s Soyo Oka (Super Mario Kart, Pilotwings) contributing an original choral theme and Osamu Kubota (beatmania, Granado Espada) with a classical choral arrangement of &#8220;Angels We Have Heard on High.&#8221; Special guest contributions include a chilly beat from Super Mario 64 by Mega Ran&#8217;s RandomBeats label, a snowy cover from FINAL FANTASY VII by Sean Schafianski, a winter &#8220;Wonderland&#8221; from San Diego synthwave artist VECTORDRIVE, a cover&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/28/celebrate-the-holidays-with-scarlet-moon-christmas-volume-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Head Back to the Jungle with Feature Length: DKC Arranged</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/27/head-back-to-the-jungle-with-feature-length-dkc-arranged/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everybody Loves Bananas! &#160; I know most of us don&#8217;t think of bananas on Thanksgiving, but bear with me. This holiday is all about stuffing ourselves into a food coma, so why not have a bit of fruit to even out the carbs, sugar and meat? Jokes aside, if you&#8217;re a fan of Donkey Kong Country, you&#8217;re in luck with something called Feature Length: Donkey Kong Country Arranged. It&#8217;s a lively remix of the tunes of the trilogy from Mega Mixtape (a Spanish-language podcast) and Dwelling of Duels (monthly video game music covers). Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about Feature Length: New music label Mega Mixtape is pleased to present Feature Length: Donkey Kong Country Arranged. Primarily known as a long-running Spanish-language podcast, Mega Mixtape&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/27/head-back-to-the-jungle-with-feature-length-dkc-arranged/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 11/27/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stealthy Thanksgiving Ninjas &#160; I never know in advance whether or not a Nintendo Download will fall on a holiday. But wouldn&#8217;t you know it, Nintendo is gracing Thanksgiving this year with their Nintendo Download for 11/27/25! While there&#8217;s no new sales this week, there are plenty of games, both featured and digital adventures. And if that&#8217;s not enough to sate your appetite, there&#8217;s also new Nintendo Switch Online games and music to enjoy. But let&#8217;s start this sumptuous feast with the latest modern retro RPG from Square Enix. &#160; A New Way to Travel &#160; Although I&#8217;m very happy Square Enix has decided to embrace more retro-styled RPG experiences in recent years, I&#8217;ll admit I&#8217;m pretty bad at the Octopath Traveler series. That said,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/27/nintendo-download-for-11-27-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retro Kickstarter Maiden of the Dark Enters Final Week of Funding</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Darkness of Feudal Japan &#160; Though it&#8217;s true I&#8217;ve backed my fair share of videogame projects on Kickstarter, I have yet to back any that brings a new game to an especially old system like the Game Boy. But that&#8217;s exactly what TigerChainsaw Studio is looking to do with Maiden of the Dark. It&#8217;s a platformer inspired by games like Operation C and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and plans on including 10 levels full of ninja mayhem. Better yet, Maiden of the Dark is nearly funded, with a week left to go. If it exceeds that funding sufficiently, the game has stretch goals that will bring the platformer to both PC and Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the adventure:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/26/retro-kickstarter-maiden-of-the-dark-enters-final-week-of-funding/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; PlayStation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Is This Generation Closing? What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. 2025 has been an interesting year for PlayStation. We’ve started to see a lot of talk about a possible next generation while plenty of players still feel like this&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/26/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-playstation/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Switch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Moving Forward What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. The Switch 2 has dominated the conversation around Nintendo this year, which is natural when they released a new platform for the first time in eight years. There’s been plenty of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/26/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Xbox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Strange Year But Great Games What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. What a weird time to be an Xbox fan. I’m not even sure Microsoft knows what they want an Xbox to be as we near the end&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/25/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-xbox/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; PC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Total Package What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. We live in an era where PC gaming is going truly mainstream, with handheld PCs becoming mainstream and Valve making a play to make its way back into living rooms.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/25/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Roguelike Hits</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If At First You Don&#8217;t Succeed, These Games Are For You What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. It says something about how far this genre, which has blown up almost entirely thanks to indie games, has come that this&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/24/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-roguelike-hits/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; RPGs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Step Into Your Role What a difference a year makes. After 2024 was considered a bit of a down year, despite some fantastic games, 2025 has been one of the stronger years in recent memory, for video games at least if not necessarily for the video game industry. With so many fantastic options you might be wondering what to buy for all your loved ones this year. That’s where we come in. Over the next week we’ll be bringing you fourteen guides designed to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list. In an era where being at least kind of an RPG is a near universal phenomenon in games, it can be hard to narrow things down and say exactly&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/24/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-rpgs/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; In Case You Missed It</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Best Games Of 2024, In 2025 What a difference a year makes. While 2024 was viewed as a relatively quiet year—despite hosting several excellent games—2025 has emerged as one of the strongest in recent memory. At least for the games themselves, if not for the industry behind them. With so many standout titles to choose from, holiday shopping can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Over the next week, we’ll be rolling out fourteen gift guides to help you find the perfect present for every gamer on your list. And while 2025 has been exceptional, it’s worth remembering that strong releases arrive every year. Many of 2024’s best games are now deeply discounted, making this an ideal moment for anyone gaming on a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/21/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-in-case-you-missed-it/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; What&#8217;s Old Is New</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There’s never been a better time to enjoy playing classic games on modern hardware. There are so many collections and rereleases coming out that we can’t keep this list to just five games anymore. In order to mostly keep other lists focused on what’s new, we give these releases a bit of extra space. Here are ten of the very best rereleases, remakes, and collections released in 2025.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is Getting Physical Editions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make My Invasion COSMIC! &#160; As if I wasn&#8217;t already hyped enough for Marvel Cosmic Invasion (a game I&#8217;ll incidentally be reviewing for HPP), now Dotemu, Tribute Games and Marvel have announced a physical edition is coming for Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. There&#8217;s going to be a standard and deluxe edition, and you will be able to pre-order both in the U.S. courtesy of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. Here&#8217;s some juicy details about the Marvel Cosmic Invasion physical editions: MARVEL Cosmic Invasion’s Deluxe Edition includes: A physical copy of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion and special Deluxe Edition box A premium SteelBook case featuring a striking, hand-drawn illustration of the game’s playable roster and the menacing villain central to MARVEL Cosmic&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/marvel-cosmic-invasion-is-getting-physical-editions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beware the Shadows &#160; Hot on the heels of the Golden Joystick Awards, we have news to share from Dark Point Games, the team behind the popular Achilles: Legends Untold. Their next game is a co-op, survival horror adventure called Brightfall. It has you exploring a haunted Celtic landscape where the shadows themselves can corrupt and change you in horrifying ways. It&#8217;s coming first to Steam in 2026, and later will arrive on Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. Here&#8217;s more Brightfall details: In Brightfall, light isn&#8217;t just a resource, it&#8217;s a weapon. Every torch, lantern, and bonfire pushes back the spreading gloom, restoring corrupted ground and revealing the island&#8217;s lost secrets. But as light fades, the darkness grows bolder. Monsters emerge. Sanity slips.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/explore-a-haunted-celtic-nightmare-next-year-in-brightfall/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 11/20/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m Baaaaack! &#160; Nothing recharges your gamer batteries like good food, great friends and epic videogames. I spent a week playing more games than I usually do, including several multiplayer sessions of Enter the Gungeon, which I&#8217;m now hooked on again. Point being, it&#8217;s a great day for the Nintendo Download for 11/20/25! This week has one of my favorite Nintendo icons plus other featured adventures, some promotions, a special Cyber Deals sale, music, digital darlings and more to enjoy. But let&#8217;s start with Kirby! &#160; Flying to a Switch 2 Near You &#160; I&#8217;ll admit, I forgot that Kirby Air Riders arrived today. Partly that&#8217;s because I never played the first game, and partly that&#8217;s because I&#8217;m pretty horrible at racers. But I&#8217;m positive&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/nintendo-download-for-11-20-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catch Tons of Monsters with Super Rare Games in Siralim Ultimate</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All The Monsters You Need &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of monster catchers, you&#8217;re in luck today thanks to Super Rare Games. They&#8217;re teaming up with Thylacine Studios to bring Siralim Ultimate physically to Switch starting next week! If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the game, let me just say it&#8217;s one of the most expansive examples of the genre in recent history. I played the original version on my Vita, and it was a blast. So owning the enhanced version physically on Switch sounds like a great decision. Here&#8217;s a few specifics about Siralim Ultimate: You&#8217;ll encounter over 1200 different creatures. Each creature has a unique stat spread, as well as a unique trait. And don&#8217;t worry &#8211; none of these creatures are re-skins or re-colors!&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/catch-tons-of-monsters-with-super-rare-games-in-siralim-ultimate/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>R-Type Delta HD Boosted Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[R-Type Delta is an incredible SHMUP which sits among the very best of its era, or any era for that matter. Its high level of difficulty and low level of adaptability may turn some players off, but genre fans who haven’t gotten a chance to play it absolutely need to check it out.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; For The True Poor Player</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-for-the-true-poor-player/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Guide For The Budget Buyer What a difference a year makes. While 2024 was viewed as a relatively quiet year—despite hosting several excellent games—2025 has emerged as one of the strongest in recent memory. At least for the games themselves, if not for the industry behind them. With so many standout titles to choose from, holiday shopping can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Over the next week, we’ll be rolling out fourteen gift guides to help you find the perfect present for every gamer on your list. Here at Hey Poor Player, we’re all about keeping things cheap. While not every gift found in this holiday guide is going to be available for nothing, we’re cognizant that there are probably people in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-for-the-true-poor-player/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Go On, Splurge</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/20/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-go-on-splurge/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While gifts for the poor players are always on our minds, especially the last few years, we know that there are some people in your life who you want to impress. For them, you’re willing to push past your budget and do something fancy. Don’t worry, we still have options for you if you’re looking to kick the budget up a notch and spend some real money. Here are five splurge purchases which players might hesitate to buy for themselves but will make killer gifts.]]></description>
		
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		<title>GIGASWORD Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews GIGASWORD, a masterful puzzle-platformer Metroidvania from Studio Hybrid and Akupara. An excellent indie despite some minor issues and glitches.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Racing &#038; Sports Games</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/19/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-racing-sports-games/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it feels like the racing and sports genres are past their peaks. There was a time when we got countless games in both genres every year, giving players tons of choices in what to check out. Now I’m combining the two into one list. The shrinking of these genres is a bit of a red herring, though. The games at the top of these genres have become so successful that most developers can’t compete. It leads to less games, but the ones still coming out are incredibly high and quality. Here are five well worth your time this year.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Action Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Video games continue to evolve and get more complicated as time goes on, but there’s always going to be a place for a pure action game. Sometimes, you don’t need an incredibly deep story or a million stats to keep track of. Sometimes, you just want to kick someone’s butt. These five games have provided some of the best action of 2025 and will fit that bill to a tee.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Point &#038; Click</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/18/hey-poor-player-holiday-buyers-guide-2025-point-click/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every few years, it feels like we’re saying the point and click adventure genre is back. It’s getting to the point that we have to accept that it hasn’t gone anywhere, at least in recent years. There were a lot of excellent point and click titles released this year and while some of them may offer small divergences in style, they’re all offshoots of the once proud genre.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer&#8217;s Guide 2025 &#8211; Indie Gems</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indie games have become such a big part of video games that it almost isn’t even worth calling them out. Plenty of people can’t even tell what they are anymore. Dave the Diver won indie game awards a few years ago despite not being an indie game by any reasonable definition while hits like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Expedition 33 won’t win many indie awards despite fitting the definition. It mostly comes down to vibes for most people. Despite this, we still want a place to highlight the smaller games which may have gone slightly under the radar but which are still well worth your time.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lumines Arise Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lumines Arise is an absolute showstopper of a title for the PlayStation VR 2 and I suspect will play much the same in VR on PC as well.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dispatch Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With excellent characters, an interesting world, and a mostly satisfying conclusion, my only real complaints are that I wanted more of it. More room to develop the plot and more of the interesting gameplay. Hopefully it won’t be too terribly long before we get more of Dispatch.]]></description>
		
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		<title>GigaBash Expands Roster Next Week with Gamera -Rebirth- DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Another Pair of Iconic Kaiju Join GigaBash &#160; Passion Republic Games already had some truly memorable kaiju join the battle in GigaBash. But a week from today, on November 20th, two more are joining the battle thanks to the Gamera -Rebirth- DLC. One you&#8217;ve probably guessed is Gamera itself, while the other is the sword-like monster, Guiron! Better yet, this DLC is coming simultaneously to every system GigaBash is available on, which includes Steam, Epic Games, Stove, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox! Here&#8217;s some more particulars about the Gamera -Rebirth- DLC: Gamera emerges to protect those it was made to destroy. Gamera shows that defense and offense go hand-in-hand, with plasma jets to close the distance and flaming projectiles to engage at range. Its thick&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/14/gigabash-expands-roster-next-week-with-gamera-rebirth-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Forestrike Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/12/forestrike-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My complaints with Forestrike are ultimately quite minor, though. It’s an incredibly unique action game that requires a great deal of planning and foresight to see your way to the end. If you aren’t able to slow down and approach a game with patience than it won’t be for you but if you’re willing to meet it where it is you’ll find a compelling game which feels entirely singular.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atari 50: The Namco Legendary Pack Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/12/atari-50-the-namco-legendary-pack-review-xbox-series-x/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What Atari 50: The Namco Legendary Pack delivers is interesting, well presented, and offered at a reasonable price for the couple of hours of education and entertainment it can provide. If you’re a fan of Namco's earliest works, it’s worth the price of admission.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/12/atelier-ryza-secret-trilogy-deluxe-pack-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This package of the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy is undoubtedly the best way to experience each of these brilliant JRPGS, with the additional content proving welcome if not quite essential.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Persona 3: Reload Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/12/persona-3-reload-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make no mistake, with the patch that has been promised, Persona 3: Reload on Switch 2 has the potential to be the definitive version of the game I expected, but until then, it's unfortunately a heavily compromised port that still just about succeeds on the strength of the core game underneath.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Cross Traffic for The Pedestrian</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/getting-physical-cross-traffic-for-the-pedestrian/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Look Both Ways First! &#160; Though I always appreciate the games given physical editions courtesy of Super Rare Games, this one is something novel, at least as far as my own tastes. Puzzle games aren&#8217;t something I play a ton of, but when they&#8217;re a gorgeous and unique looking puzzle platformer like The Pedestrian, I&#8217;ll happily make an exception. This is also the first game we&#8217;ve covered for SRG since the tariff situation caused by the US shook things up, and temporarily took shipping offline until things could be sorted. Thankfully, you can now order games from them again, so let me tell you why it&#8217;s well worth your time to pick up a copy of The Pedestrian. For one thing, the game comes packaged&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/getting-physical-cross-traffic-for-the-pedestrian/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deathless. The Hero Quest Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/deathless-the-hero-quest-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP's Josh finally finds time to review Deathless. The Hero Quest, and comes away very pleased with this stylish, challenging and varied deckbuilder experience.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fans of the series will find that, with Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Digital Eclipse has made yet another great collection that entertains and educates in equal measure.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Brews &#038; Gaming Music Tomorrow at Brew Game Plus 8</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/enjoy-brews-gaming-music-tomorrow-at-brew-game-plus-8/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sunny Times in California &#160; Even though I&#8217;m very much a PNW boy at heart, and generally spurn the sun, I make an exception for California. It&#8217;s just such a beautifully diverse place, and you never know what you&#8217;ll find there. For those lucky enough to be there already, there&#8217;s an event happening tomorrow you&#8217;ll want to check out called Brew Game Plus 8 at the Aztec Brewing Company. It&#8217;s an all day, all ages event. So if you&#8217;re a fan of food, booze or gaming music, you might want to pre-order some tickets for a $5 discount right now. Or if you prefer to buy tickets at the door, you can do so for $20. Here&#8217;s some more details about Brew Game Plus 8:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/07/enjoy-brews-gaming-music-tomorrow-at-brew-game-plus-8/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 11/6/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/06/nintendo-download-for-11-6-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pickle Panic! &#160; Well guys, not to overhype things, but this is a very good week for Nintendo Download. Not only does the Nintendo Download for 11/6/25 include several worthy featured titles, but there&#8217;s also a new entry for the Nintendo Music app, digital goodies and several publisher sales to check out! The only downside is that next week we&#8217;ll be off since I&#8217;ll be on vacation, but let&#8217;s focus on the good stuff. First, let&#8217;s get started with Koei Tecmo&#8217;s latest ode to Zelda. &#160; Unchained Adventure &#160; Even though I have yet to really do a deep dive into the Hyrule Warriors series, it&#8217;s always visually captivating. And that definitely applies to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Fighting against Demon King Ganondorf in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/06/nintendo-download-for-11-6-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Majogami Slashes to Steam Tomorrow Afternoon</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/05/majogami-slashes-to-steam-tomorrow-afternoon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cutting Both Ways &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of gaming on PC, you&#8217;re in luck tomorrow. Though Inti Creates already released Majogami on Switch and Switch 2, the Steam release got delayed until November 6th at noon. Better yet, that version of the game benefits from the cheapest price at $24.99, which is $10 less than Switch and $15 less than Switch 2. For those who need a reminder what the game is all about, here&#8217;s HPP&#8217;s review. Or you can read the bullet points below: Features Full story mode where you&#8217;ll cut your way through more than 35 action stages! Rich, colorful cast of characters with full Japanese voice acting, over 8 hours of dialog in total! Transform into 7 different fighting forms to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/05/majogami-slashes-to-steam-tomorrow-afternoon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Shares Deep Dive on Roster</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the Details Fans Crave &#160; Generally I don&#8217;t get captivated by too many deep dive videos for upcoming games. But I have to make an exception for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, an incredible-looking beat &#8217;em up which just shared a really expansive look at many of the heroes included in their 15 character roster. Some of my highlights were learning that Rocket Racoon&#8217;s explosives are always randomly chosen, seeing how fluid Venom&#8217;s movement is and watching the folks at Tribute Games juggle foes with Beta Ray Bill&#8217;s mighty hammer. It&#8217;s very clear each and every character not only plays differently, but serves a different role in combat. It&#8217;s also apparent after watching the video that MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a game developed by fans for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/05/marvel-cosmic-invasion-shares-deep-dive-on-roster/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>As I Began to Dream Comes to PC and Switch This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dream a Little Dream &#160; One genre I don&#8217;t play nearly enough of are puzzle platformers. And courtesy of Indonesian developer Strayflux and publisher Soft Source, another is coming to PC and Switch pretty soon. That game is called As I Began To Dream, and it&#8217;s a colorful, hand-drawn adventure about a young woman. Here&#8217;s a few more details about As I Began To Dream: Inspired by the five stages of grief, the worlds of As I Began to Dream reflect Lily’s journey of navigating, and coming to terms with loss. Each chapter provides a different atmosphere matching each stage; Denial is warm and familiar. Anger is a furious, sand-whipping desert. Bargaining is a strange, calculating land. Depression is overwhelming and bleak. Reaching Acceptance is&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/05/as-i-began-to-dream-comes-to-pc-and-switch-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>iam8bit Black Friday Event Begins This Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let the Savings Commence! &#160; Though I&#8217;ve long been a fan of physical collections, I was reminded at PAX West this year how much I appreciate iam8bit. They just provide such stunning physical editions, not just of games, but also vinyls, artbooks and more. And starting November 6th, they have an epic event that&#8217;s lasting the rest of the year. The iam8bit Black Friday deals feature tons of discounts as well as much desired restocks. You can find more details below: With discounts up to 72 percent off and a showcase of highly anticipated restocks, fans can get their hands on collectibles for a wide range of popular franchises, such as Persona, League of Legends, Outer Wilds, Sea of Stars, Banjo-Kazooie and more. Included in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/iam8bit-black-friday-event-begins-this-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Haunted Adventure in December with Kingdom of Night</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/explore-a-haunted-adventure-in-december-with-kingdom-of-night/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let the Nightmare Begin! &#160; Halloween may be over, but it lives on in our hearts (and lurking under our beds). Today, that spirit of spooky is being brought to us courtesy of DANGEN Entertainment and Friends of Safety, who shared that Kingdom of Night finally has a release date. It&#8217;s coming to PC on December 2nd! Here&#8217;s a few reminders why you should look into the game: Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. Choose your class, customize your abilities, collect unique gear, and battle nightmarish creatures as you infiltrate the massive lairs of the demon lords that have taken over the town. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore the town freely&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/explore-a-haunted-adventure-in-december-with-kingdom-of-night/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SRG Climbs into Danger with Dungeons of Hinterberg Next Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Austrian Alps are Coming to PS5 Soon &#160; Generally when I write up the next adventure getting a physical edition courtesy of Super Rare Games, it&#8217;s for the Nintendo Switch. But this time, the game is actually coming physically to PS5 instead. That game, by Curve Games and Microbird Games, is none other than Dungeons of Hinterberg, a great magical adventure set in the Austrian Alps. And it&#8217;s coming on November 13th to the SRG storefront. Here&#8217;s some more details about Dungeons of Hinterberg: Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps! As Luisa, you escape from the treadmill of corporate life to go on a dungeon exploring vacation. However, you soon discover that not everything is as it seems.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/srg-climbs-into-danger-with-dungeons-of-hinterberg-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Stunning Deckbuilder Q1 2026 in Death Howl</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/explore-a-stunning-deckbuilder-q1-2026-in-death-howl/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Howling Into Digital and Physical Editions Next Year &#160; A while back, we covered the reveal of a fantastic deckbuilder called Death Howl, and really fell in love with the early Steam Next Fest demo. And today, we&#8217;re sharing great news about the game developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios. In conjunction with Silver Lining Interactive, Death Howl is coming physically to Nintendo Switch and PS5 in Q1 2026, as well as PC. Here&#8217;s some more details about the game: Step into a world where sorrow lingers and spirits roam. Death Howl blends the challenge of a soulslike with the strategy of a deck builder, inviting players to craft cards, harness shamanic totems, and confront tormented spirits across a mystical&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/explore-a-stunning-deckbuilder-q1-2026-in-death-howl/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Majogami Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Majogami Review: Stylish Witches on Switch &#160; As a longtime fan of the work of Inti Creates, I&#8217;ve been experiencing some technical difficulties of late. While they always provide stylish and unique adventures, most of them platforming-focused, their last few titles I&#8217;ve reviewed have failed to meet my high expectations. Most notably Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark and Umbraclaw. But when I saw they were celebrating 30 years making games with one-called Majogami, I was once again intrigued. Stylistically, this is pretty different from most of their previous adventures. It&#8217;s the tale of an amnesiac woman named Shiroha, Craft Witches that oppress her, and a talking bookmark that says it&#8217;s her father, Shiori. It&#8217;s a game with fast-paced 2D combat, platforming through gorgeous papercraft&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/04/majogami-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Square Enix Shares FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Episode INTERmission Screens</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/03/square-shares-final-fantasy-vii-remake-episode-intermission-screens/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ninja Magic Joins The Mission &#160; I&#8217;ll admit Halloween is over, but that doesn&#8217;t mean the game industry is done handing out treats! Take Square Enix, which recently shared a bunch of new details and screenshots for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERmission, Yuffie&#8217;s DLC adventure that comes packed with FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE when it releases on PC, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. This epic ninja outing has its own cast of characters, which includes Yuffie (VA Suzie Yeung), Sonon (VA Aleks Le), Nero (VA Sean Chiplock), and Scarlet (VA Erin Cottrell). The story takes place at around the same time as INTERGRADE, with the rival nation of Wutai being dispatched on a stealth mission to Midgar. As for the combat in FINAL&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/03/square-shares-final-fantasy-vii-remake-episode-intermission-screens/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Kidnaps Akupara as Publisher</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Murder Mystery in Alternate Japan &#160; One game I&#8217;ve been excited about since it was first announced is Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter. It&#8217;s developed by Mango Factory, and it&#8217;s an alternate history murder mystery with a definite Danganronpa style. Now, a year or so after we first covered its Kickstarter, we have very exciting news. Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is going to be published by Akupara Games! Here&#8217;s some specifics: Visually inspired by Urusei Yatursa and set in an alternate 1989 Empire of Japan, play as Himari Sanada, a barista thrust into a deadly game alongside fifteen other Absolute students. Trapped within the Janus Institute&#8217;s underground bunker, these elite talents must kill or be killed, all for the benefit of the sinister Apathy Experiment. Blending retro anime&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/11/03/kumitantei-old-school-slaughter-kidnaps-akupara-as-publisher/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is the most complete version of a fantastic game that you’ll find on modern platforms and a must-purchase if you love the series and haven’t played it anywhere else recently. PS4 owners can even upgrade for a reduced price, which is probably worthwhile. It ultimately offers a pretty minor upgrade to the game’s recent packages, though.]]></description>
		
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		<title>LRG3 Reveals Physical Editions of Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Nerd Rage is Coming Physically to Consoles &#160; Apparently Limited Run Games was quite busy during the LRG3 the other day. One of the exciting reveals during that event came from Retroware, who shared that Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit opens the pre-order window from November 4th through December 7th for Switch and PS5 physical editions until November 4th, plus another really exciting tidbit: Developed by Programancer, creator of Prison City and The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit brings the Nerd&#8217;s latest adventure to modern consoles in all its pixelated glory. In addition to the current-generation releases, a collectible NES cartridge edition—developed by Pittsburgh-based publisher and developer Mega Cat Studios—will also be available for pre-order. This authentic retro&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/30/lrg3-reveals-physical-editions-of-angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 10/30/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Time Is Coming&#8230; &#160; Well folks, Halloween is almost nigh, and so the Nintendo Download for 10/30/25 is here with some spooky fun. While there&#8217;s not much in the way of pumpkin carving or candy gobbling here, there are plenty of great Nintendo activities, several featured games and a bucket full of digital nightmares. Let&#8217;s start with a suitably scary game from Capcom. &#160; A Brand New Evil &#160; Even though our first featured title isn&#8217;t out for a couple months on Switch 2, it&#8217;s the perfect time to cover Resident Evil Requiem. There was a time when most of the Resident Evil games didn&#8217;t exist on Nintendo consoles, so I&#8217;m very happy the latest is coming in February. If you&#8217;re interested in a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/30/nintendo-download-for-10-30-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shovel Knight Digs Into Both Crypt and Rift of the NecroDancer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For Shovelry! &#160; Today is officially a great day to be not just a fan of Brace Yourself Games, but of Yacht Club Games. Both companies have joined forces and brought the venerable Shovel Knight to both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Rift of the NecroDancer! Each game has different DLC that is well worth checking out: CRYPT OF THE NECRODANCER: SHOVEL KNIGHT CHARACTER DLC Shovel Knight digs into the Crypt! Use any shovel at hand to spring from enemy to enemy, unearth treasure, and carve shortcuts deeper into the dungeon! The more you pogo, the stronger your attacks are. Descend to the beat of 15 tracks from Shovel Knight&#8217;s original soundtrack by Jake &#8220;Virt&#8221; Kaufman and Manami Matsumae. RIFT OF THE NECRODANCER: SHOVEL KNIGHT&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/30/shovel-knight-digs-into-both-crypt-and-rift-of-the-necrodancer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dispatch Is Off To A Super Start</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/dispatch-is-off-to-a-super-start/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dispatch Has Me Excited To See What&#8217;s Next Every time I think episodic games have run their course, another developer tries the model out for an interesting new game. The latest game to use this format is Dispatch, a superhero game with a unique gameplay system and an all-star cast. While only the first two episodes are currently available, I already know I can’t wait to play more. Robert Robertson is Mecha Man, a third generation superhero out to avenge his father who was killed on the job. When his plans for revenge go badly, he’s left without his suit or the means to fix it. That is, until he’s offered a new job which can make use of his knowledge as a superhero with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/dispatch-is-off-to-a-super-start/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/digimon-story-time-stranger-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review: A Digivolution of the Genre &#160; While I was a huge fan of Digimon as a kid, huddled in the playground connecting devices with my friends as we tested our Digimon in battle, I will openly admit that it&#8217;s a franchise that has gotten away from me over the years. With that being said, I came into Digimon Story: Time Stranger not sure what to expect and was absolutely delighted to find a monster catching game that not only serves as a great jumping on point for lapsed fans, but also rewards long-term fans of Digimon and the monster catching genre in general by delivering an experience that makes strides that GameFreak have simply failed to deliver via the money printing machine that is Pokemon. &#160; In&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/digimon-story-time-stranger-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>WayForward Reveals New Shantae and More at LRG3</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/wayforward-reveals-new-shantae-and-more-at-lrg3/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stars Are Calling &#160; Okay, I understand that normally I&#8217;d be amongst the first people to write up news for WayForward. But trust me when I say it&#8217;s been a busy day. That&#8217;s why I didn&#8217;t know until very recently that the LRG3 happened and not only revealed the 7th Shantae game in development, but also shared some more details about Sigma Star Saga DX! Here&#8217;s some of WayForward&#8217;s highlights from LRG3: Following the highly anticipated release of the previous Shantae game this past August comes the announcement that the next, all-new, seventh entry in the fan-favorite series is already under development by Shantae series director/co-creator Matt Bozon and his team. Though no gameplay details are available at this time, the announcement was accompanied&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/wayforward-reveals-new-shantae-and-more-at-lrg3/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Up Close and Personal in BloodRayne: Definitive Collection</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/get-up-close-and-personal-in-bloodrayne-definitive-collection/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BloodRayne: Definitive Collection]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Bloody Good Trio of Games &#160; Few monsters instantly evoke Halloween quite like the bloodthirsty vampire. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to share news today, a couple days before the holiday, about a spooky new collection coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. It&#8217;s none other than the BloodRayne: Definitive Collection. Courtesy of Ziggurat Interactive and Strictly Limited Games, it&#8217;s coming digitally and physically to both consoles! Here&#8217;s a few more details about BloodRayne: Definitive Collection: The Collection features all three games from the iconic action horror series, which first made (crimson) waves in the early 2000&#8217;s. Starring red-headed dhampir (half-human half-vampire) Rayne (voiced by Laura Bailey), the series takes the protagonist on blood-soaked adventures. Rayne confronts the Third Reich in BloodRayne, goes on a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/get-up-close-and-personal-in-bloodrayne-definitive-collection/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Play Dead with Charming Ghost Dogs in Puppergeist</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/play-dead-with-charming-ghost-dogs-in-puppergeist/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Month Isn&#8217;t Always Scary &#160; You might only know Serenity Forge for horrifying adventure experiences. But here&#8217;s a secret &#8211; the publisher isn&#8217;t only interested in horror. They&#8217;re also interested in exploring themes of loss. Which I suspect is part of what led them to developing a rhythm game about ghostly dogs and a young witch&#8217;s search for her own pooch. That game is called Puppergeist! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Puppergeist: Puppergeist is a rhythm visual novel about the unconditional love that our pets provide. Explore the Doggie Underworld in a bittersweet adventure, where a young witch named Claire must find her Pup by connecting with other dogs, learning their stories, and solving their issues through rhythm-based mini games filled with charming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/play-dead-with-charming-ghost-dogs-in-puppergeist/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dragon Quest I &#038; II HD-2D Remake Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite its issues, Dragon Quest I &#038; II HD-2D Remake is a beautiful collection that modernizes these games in many compelling ways. In doing so, however, it loses the identity of the first game and only offers band-aids for the issues of the second title. These are still incredibly basic RPGs which will mostly appeal to long time fans of the series, but they’re likely the best versions of these classic titles.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unleash a Flurry of Keystrokes This November in Keys of Fury</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/unleash-a-flurry-of-keystrokes-this-november-in-keys-of-fury/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beware the Might of Key-Fu! &#160; Not too long ago, I got the chance to check out a surprisingly fun preview of a game called Keys of Fury. And today, we have exciting news for those with flexible fingers and a burning desire to beat up some bad guys. Independent developer and one man show Elecorn have shared that Keys of Fury is finally punching and kicking its way to a release on PC (Steam and Epic) this November 24th! Here&#8217;s a few particulars about the typing adventure: Take on the role of Tai Ping, a skilled key-fu master, and fight your way through a wild ride of robots, ninjas, and even vegetable vendors. Journey through a late 1800s American city, battling across trains, warehouses,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/29/unleash-a-flurry-of-keystrokes-this-november-in-keys-of-fury/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bye Sweet Carole Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/28/bye-sweet-carole-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bye Sweet Carole Review: A Disney Nightmare &#160; There&#8217;s something undeniably ambitious about Bye Sweet Carole. From the moment you boot it up, the title makes its intentions clear: a playable Disney-inspired film filtered through a horror lens. Developer Little Sewing Machine has spent years meticulously hand-drawing every frame, chasing the warmth of Snow White and Beauty and the Beast while weaving in unsettling imagery. The question isn&#8217;t whether they succeeded in creating something visually striking, they absolutely did. The question is whether everything else holds up. Set in early 20th century England during the suffragette movement, Bye Sweet Carole follows Lana Benton, a young orphan at the oppressive Bunny Hall institution. When her best friend Carole disappears, Lana discovers a sinister connection between the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/28/bye-sweet-carole-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Awesome Console Showcase Shares Indie Gems Tomorrow</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/the-awesome-console-showcase-shares-indie-gems-tomorrow/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Proof Positive That Indies Are Awesome &#160; As a dedicated fan of indies, I&#8217;m happy to share something neat happening tomorrow. Hosted by SUGOI, it&#8217;s called The Awesome Console Showcase, and it starts at 11AM PT on October 28th! What&#8217;s best is that it&#8217;s not just showcasing indies, but indie games coming to consoles (Switch, Steam Deck, PlayStation and Xbox) in the near future. Here&#8217;s a few specifics about The Awesome Console Showcase: An All-Killer, No-Filler Just like the last SUGOI showcases, the Awesome Console Showcase is an indie-led effort bringing together studios and publishers who are releasing their games on consoles, a space often dominated by larger productions. This is a new experimental showcase format, short and straight to the point. It runs for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/the-awesome-console-showcase-shares-indie-gems-tomorrow/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wonderbelly Games Shares Upcoming Arcane Eats Demo &#038; More</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/wonderbelly-games-shares-upcoming-arcane-eats-demo-more/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cooking Up a New Demo Soon! &#160; It can take a bit of mental effort to not focus entirely on spooky things in October. But when there&#8217;s a promising enough game, I&#8217;m happy to do just that. Which is why we&#8217;re writing up some exciting news today from the folks at Wonderbelly Games. I got to meet with them recently at PAX West to check out their latest culinary deckbuilder, Arcane Eats. As of today, we can confirm that Wonderbelly has another Arcane Eats demo coming on November 4th! But if you need a bit of Halloween flavor, fret not. We can also confirm there&#8217;s a character joining the game called the Twilight Paramedic, who has sharp fangs and a tendency to take blood transfers&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/wonderbelly-games-shares-upcoming-arcane-eats-demo-more/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Fractured Blooms October Demo Is Terrifying and Surprising</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/the-fractured-blooms-october-demo-is-terrifying-and-surprising/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Twisted Crop That&#8217;s Growing Well &#160; As a fan of horror and the thought provoking adventures of Serenity Forge, I was excited and a little uncertain what to expect when I was offered the opportunity to try a new Fractured Blooms demo ahead of its public release on Steam. I had played another demo not too long ago during PAX West, and was happy with the new horror offering. And though I have mostly positive things to say about the latest build, there&#8217;s also some things I hope the final game irons out. Put simply, this Fractured Blooms demo is very, very similar to the one from PAX West. Thankfully that&#8217;s only an issue for me, since I suspect not all of you reading&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/27/the-fractured-blooms-october-demo-is-terrifying-and-surprising/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PowerWash Simulator 2 Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/powerwash-simulator-2-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[That so many elements of PowerWash Simulator 2 are just a bit better makes it an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a great, relaxing experience, and especially for anyone who enjoyed the last game.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Keeper Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/keeper-review-xbox-series-x/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keeper may be a relatively short journey, but it’s a singular experience unlike anything else in video games. It’s exactly the kind of project only a studio like Double Fine could create—charming, strange, and deeply personal.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deckbuilder Cross Blitz Leaves Early Access This November</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/deckbuilder-cross-blitz-leaves-early-access-this-november/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready to FINALLY Set Sail! &#160; While it&#8217;s true I&#8217;m an admitted deckbuilder addict, I also usually don&#8217;t dive deep into a game while it&#8217;s still in Early Access. So when I tell you that I&#8217;ve been playing Cross Blitz since 2023 for some 85 hours and have gotten every single Steam Achievement available, it should really tell you something. Namely, that this adventure from The Arcade Crew and Tako Boy Studios could be the best deckbuilder I&#8217;ve played in a long time. And now, we can finally share that it&#8217;s entering 1.0 on November 24th! Here&#8217;s some reminders what Cross Blitz is all about: Heartfelt adventure meets fierce, strategic battles in Cross Blitz. Join a memorable cast of five protagonists, guiding them through&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/deckbuilder-cross-blitz-leaves-early-access-this-november/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Halloween Gets Terrifying with Flesh Made Fear</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/halloween-gets-terrifying-with-flesh-made-fear/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Flesh is a Canvas of Horror &#160; I&#8217;ll admit, it&#8217;s been a few months since we first wrote up a retro horror adventure called Flesh Made Fear. Developed by Tainted Pact and set to be published by Assemble Entertainment, it looked to bring a grindhouse style of horror to PC. Now we have very exciting news to share about the game. Flesh Made Fear is gracing PCs everywhere on Halloween, October 31st of this year! Which is kind of perfect. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Flesh Made Fear: Flesh Made Fear drips with gory nostalgia, channeling the spirit of our favourite classic PSX survival horror games with brain-twisting puzzles, nerve-rattling encounters, and an atmosphere that will have you holding your breath until the end&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/24/halloween-gets-terrifying-with-flesh-made-fear/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/23/plants-vs-zombies-replanted-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, &#038; comes away highly pleased with this HD remaster of a classic tower defense game. So much replay value in one game!]]></description>
		
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		<title>DreadXP &#038; Paramount Bring the Scares with Paranormal Activity: Threshold</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/23/dreadxp-paramount-bring-the-scares-with-paranormal-activity-threshold/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Masterful Horror Series is Becoming a Videogame Experience &#160; In our quest to bring the spooky this October, we&#8217;ve stumbled onto a whopper of a story. Namely, the well-received and often terrifying Paranormal Activity series is becoming a video game! Better yet, it&#8217;s doing so thanks to the collaboration between DreadXP, Paramount Pictures and DarkStone Digital (The Morturary Assistant). While we don&#8217;t know a lot of specifics yet, including release window and consoles, here&#8217;s what we can share about Paranormal Activity: Threshold: First revealed in early 2024, the Paranormal Activity game has released its first gameplay teaser today. Published by indie horror experts, DreadXP, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, the Paranormal Activity film franchise is being brought to life by Brian Clarke of DarkStone&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/23/dreadxp-paramount-bring-the-scares-with-paranormal-activity-threshold/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 10/23/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/23/nintendo-download-for-10-23-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is ALMOST Halloween &#160; Well folks, Halloween is just around the corner. And while I still have to set aside time to carve some jack-o-lanterns, the Nintendo Download waits for nobody! Today&#8217;s Nintendo Download for 10/23/25 is packed with tasty treats, including several featured titles, a few great publisher sales, digital adventures and more. But let&#8217;s start with a classic brought to modern life. Reap, Sow, Repeat &#160; I think I honestly forgot how fun Plants vs. Zombies was until I played Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. This is a perfect modern remaster, with HD graphics, several new modes and tons of stuff to do. You can look forward to my review this week, but that&#8217;s hardly the only featured title. Persona 3 Reload finally&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/23/nintendo-download-for-10-23-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience The Terrifying Intro in oneway.exe: Module 1.0 Today</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/experience-the-terrifying-intro-in-oneway-exe-module-1-0-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Game That Plays You&#8230; &#160; I promised you more horror during October, and we&#8217;re delivering! Today, that comes in the release of the first chapter of a horror anthology by Disordered Media. That game is called oneway.exe: Module 1.0. The first chapter in this 1st person mashup of horror and puzzle solving in a virtual world. Here&#8217;s a few more details about oneway.exe: Enter the domain of UNTITLED.EXE, an unfinished program created by three developers whose lives took a tragic turn, and — stop. Do not move. Can&#8217;t you hear that? Let Spiderface finish buzzsawing whatever that is. Or was. Okay. Encounter an ensemble cast of memorable characters inspired by the Internet&#8217;s most fear-inducing subcultures, and find a way to prevent their digital reality&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/experience-the-terrifying-intro-in-oneway-exe-module-1-0-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scarlet Moon Games&#8217; Debut Adventure is Sir Noggin</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/scarlet-moon-games-debut-adventure-is-sir-noggin/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Brand New Retro Hero &#160; We&#8217;ve been writing up Scarlet Moon for a while, mostly to cover their epic music compilations. But today, they&#8217;re trying something brand new and exciting. They&#8217;ve teamed up with developer Sinclair Strange and set out to publish their debut title as Scarlet Moon Games. That game is a love letter to the Sega Master System called Sir Noggin, and it&#8217;s coming soon to Steam and Itch.io! Here&#8217;s some more details about Sir Noggin: &#8220;We&#8217;ve been long-time fans of Sinclair&#8217;s work,&#8221; notes Scarlet Moon&#8217;s Jayson Napolitano, &#8220;There&#8217;s a clear reason why he&#8217;s won Ludum Dare three separate times! With catchy chiptunes by coda and a new Scarlet Moon jingle composed by Scarlet Moon&#8217;s Dale North, we hope we&#8217;ve done Sinclair&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/scarlet-moon-games-debut-adventure-is-sir-noggin/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Shares Last Characters Ahead of Final Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fire and Heavy Metal Round Out the Roster &#160; On the heels of the recent Steam demo for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, we have exciting news to share. Today, Dotemu, Tribute Games and Marvel Games have finally announced the release date for the upcoming, retro-fueled beat &#8217;em up. It&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch &#38; Switch 2, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on December 1st. Even more exciting, though, is we finally have the final additions to the roster of 15 heroes (including a couple anti-heroes). Those are none other than the cosmic force of fire, Phoenix, as well as the Invincible Iron Man! Here&#8217;s some details for those characters: Bring the pain right to Annihilus’ doorstep with the X-Man formerly known as Marvel Girl as she&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/marvel-cosmic-invasion-shares-last-characters-ahead-of-final-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Once Upon a KATAMARI Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/22/once-upon-a-katamari-review-switch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve already played the earlier games in the series and want more, you’ll have a good time with Once Upon a KATAMARI. Read our full review at Hey Poor Player]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retro Platforming Duo Windswept Arrives in November</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/21/retro-platforming-duo-windswept-arrives-in-november/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Blown Away by Marbles &#38; Checkers! &#160; It&#8217;s not every day I get to write up news for a game I helped back, but that&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s happening right now. As a fan of platformers, animal duos and retro games, I was very happy to help crowdfund Windswept, by developer WeatherFell. It&#8217;s basically Banjo-Kazooie through a 2D lens of the Donkey Kong Country series. And in just a few short weeks, it&#8217;s coming to pretty much everything courtesy of Top Hat Studios. Meaning that on November 11th, Windswept is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S! Here&#8217;s some reasons you should consider checking the game out: Channelling the spirit of 90&#8217;s classic content stuffed and skill based platformers, the game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/21/retro-platforming-duo-windswept-arrives-in-november/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Brace Yourself Games Reinvents Mecha Mayhem in Phantom Brigade 2.0</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/21/brace-yourself-games-reinvents-mecha-mayhem-in-phantom-brigade-2-0/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phantom Brigade 2.0 Totally Changes the Game &#160; In the past, I knew Brace Yourself Games for the NecroDancer adventures and Cobalt Core. Colorful, fun and inventive games. What I wasn&#8217;t as familiar with is a real-time, tactical adventure featuring mecha called Phantom Brigade. But fret not if you&#8217;re in the same boat, since they&#8217;re utterly reinventing the game in the upcoming free 2.0 update rolling out on November 19th! Here&#8217;s some fun details about the upcoming update: The definitive experience: Phantom Brigade 2.0 is our complete, realized vision. It&#8217;s a significant leap forward in gameplay, content, and overall player experience. Intense tactical depth: At its core, 2.0 sharpens what makes the game special &#8211; strategic depth and cinematic mech combat. We&#8217;ve doubled down on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/21/brace-yourself-games-reinvents-mecha-mayhem-in-phantom-brigade-2-0/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PLAYISM Autumn Showcase Shares Trio of Upcoming Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try Something Different from PLAYISM &#160; I always appreciate the chance to share some promising indies, especially from a talented publisher like PLAYISM. I had a lot of fun checking them out a couple years back during PAX West, and now one of the games I demoed is coming soon called Million Depth. That&#8217;s not all, though, since PLAYISM&#8217;s Autumn Showcase revealed it&#8217;s one of three coming out. The others are MotionRec and Cling to Blindness. MotionRec is coming first on October 27th, followed by Cling to Blindness on November 4th and finally Million Depth on November 12th. All three are coming first to PC. Keep reading for some particulars about each game: Developed by HANDSUM, MotionRec blends rhythm, action and puzzling where players must&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/20/playism-autumn-showcase-shares-trio-of-upcoming-games/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Out of Bounds Shares Several Spooky Games in Development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Knock Knock&#8230; &#160; While we&#8217;re always looking for another satisfyingly spooky experience, that&#8217;s especially the case during October. And wouldn&#8217;t you know it, Spanish-based Entalto Publishing and GGTech recently shared something called Out of Bounds. An indie showcase full of several unsettling and spooky games. For the purposes of this writeup, we&#8217;re focusing on four in particular &#8211; Frame Zero, Project BLUR, Tenebrea and TPK. Though you can also watch the entire Out of Bounds showcase below. Here&#8217;s more details about all those games: Frame Zero: A first person psychological game where a journalist and her cameraman step into the apartment complex where Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican&#8217;s legendary Exorcist, recently died under mysterious circumstances. Project BLUR (code title): A first-person 3D game from the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/20/out-of-bounds-shares-several-spooky-games-in-development/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fix Up Monster Mayhem Next Year in Kaiju Cleaner Simulator</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/17/fix-up-monster-mayhem-next-year-in-kaiju-cleaner-simulator/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cleanup On a Massive Scale &#160; Whenever I think of a kaiju story, I only think of the exciting, violent mayhem that happens when they smash through a city. What I spend less time thinking about is how that city recovers from the devastation. Lucky for us, the folks at One More Time and Spaghetti Cat are making an adventure for PC next year called Kaiju Cleaner Simulator. Normally, I don&#8217;t pay much attention to most traditional simulators, but when you throw giant monsters into the mix, I have to make an exception. Here&#8217;s a few more fun details about Kaiju Cleaner Simulator: Clean up the aftermath of epic Kaiju battles in this brutal first-person simulator for 1-4 players. Carve up giant monster corpses, extract&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/17/fix-up-monster-mayhem-next-year-in-kaiju-cleaner-simulator/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Epic Games Gets Spooky with FNAF: Into the Pit Later This Month</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/16/epic-games-gets-spooky-with-fnaf-into-the-pit-later-this-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Escape From These Monstrous Automatons &#160; I&#8217;ll admit, I&#8217;m not the most diehard Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s fan. I was intrigued by the original games, though I was too scared to play them. Honestly, the farthest I got was watching the first theatrical release. But sometimes, not knowing a ton about a story is part of what drives the horror. And it looks like Mega Cat Studios and ScottGames are bringing true terror to Epic Games on October 30th with FNAF: Into the Pit! Here&#8217;s a few more details about this spooky season adventure: Developed by Mega Cat Studios, Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s: Into the Pit throws players into the sneakers of Oswald, a restless teen whose innocent exploration of a crumbling pizzeria leads&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/16/epic-games-gets-spooky-with-fnaf-into-the-pit-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Skulls or Tails Flips the Deckbuilder Genre on its Head (or Tails)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lose Your Cards and Grab Some Coins &#160; When you play enough deckbuilders, you eventually start looking for something really different and unexpected. Astea: Six-Sided Oracles did that by introducing dice mechanics. And now indie team MixPot is doing that by adding coins in their upcoming adventure Skulls or Tails. If you&#8217;re as intrigued as I am, here&#8217;s a few more details about the game: Skulls or Tails is a roguelike coinbuilder where coins are your actions. Each coin has two sides with different effects, and the outcome of each turn is determined by physics — by how the coins fall and land on the table. Coins act both as combat actions and as currency, merging physics-based gameplay, battle strategy, and resource management into one&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/16/skulls-or-tails-flips-the-deckbuilder-genre-on-its-head-or-tails/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Banner of the Maid and SRG Battle to a Physical Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Viva La Revolution! &#160; Generally speaking, I find that Super Rare Games picks up a game that was pretty recently released. But today, they&#8217;re producing a physical edition of a game I last heard about back in 2020 called Banner of the Maid. It&#8217;s a stylish, tactical adventure set in the French Revolution, where you play Pauline Bonaparte (Napoleon&#8217;s sister) and lead your legions to victory. It&#8217;s a game with a good amount of fanservice, and next week it&#8217;s coming physically to the Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Banner of the Maid: Follow the steps of our protagonist, the young female officer Pauline Bonaparte, to start her journey as a regular officer and win battles both on the battlefront and in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/16/banner-of-the-maid-and-srg-battle-to-a-physical-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 10/16/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now For an Unexpected Treat &#160; Well folks, I&#8217;m as surprised as you are to be writing up the Nintendo Download for 10/16/25. I was supposed to be on vacation this entire week, but then an unfortunate trick changed my plans. But if I&#8217;m gonna be home, I&#8217;m happy to write up another Nintendo Download, especially during spooky month! This week has several featured titles (including pre-orders), some musical offerings, Halloween activities and more. But let&#8217;s start with the latest from Game Freak! &#160; Back to Lumiose City &#160; Maybe because I never got around to playing the first Pokémon Legends, I&#8217;m actually somewhat hyped for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. It just looks like a really captivating adventure, even if it&#8217;s more real time than I&#8217;m&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/16/nintendo-download-for-10-16-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ILA: A Frosty Glide Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ILA: A Frosty Glide explores  emotions of loss in a cute and frequently enjoyable adventure, which doesn’t quite stick the landing. Still, players who connect with ILA may find it worth checking out.
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		<title>12 Must Play Demos During 2025 October Steam Next Fest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready for Some Gaming! &#160; I have to say, I really wasn&#8217;t expecting to have the opportunity to cover this year&#8217;s October Steam Next Fest. I was supposed to be on vacation, but then I got an unexpected trick, and so here we are. On the positive side, there&#8217;s a lot of amazing games that I get to share with you all as a result of being back home. While I admit to not having had the time to play any of these yet, I did a good amount of research, and they all look pretty promising. And as an added bonus, I&#8217;ll be sharing 12 instead of the usual 10 demos I typically cover. We&#8217;re also mixing things up by categorizing them by&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/15/12-must-play-demos-during-2025-october-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Review: Something Wicked (Fun) This Way Comes &#160; You awaken on a crashed ship, reading a letter from someone you don&#8217;t know. Come to think of it, you don&#8217;t know your own name either, nor how you got there. While that sort of amnesiac hero trope is pretty common in RPGs, it&#8217;s an appropriate starting place for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. Given the rogue-like nature of this tactical adventure, Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games had to find a way to explain rewinding the clock again and again in a fantasy setting. What better way than the mysterious power of a god-like Eidolon named Sable empowering a hero named Ashe? Eventually, Ashe will piece together his (or&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/15/lost-eidolons-veil-of-the-witch-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>BALL X PIT Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[BALL X PIT takes a classic genre and perfectly updates it for modern audiences. Read our full review at Hey Poor Player]]></description>
		
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		<title>Majogami Slashes to PC, Switch &#038; Switch 2 on October 30th</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Slice Prices In Twain on PC &#160; HPP has been covering Majogami since the beginning, and so it&#8217;s with mixed emotions we near the end of that period. Today, Inti Creates shared that Majogami is coming simultaneously to PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 30th. What&#8217;s unusual, though, is that the game will be significantly cheaper on Steam than on consoles. If you want to play Majogami on Switch or Switch 2, it&#8217;s going to cost $39.99, whereas the Steam version will only cost $24.99. All versions of the game will be the same, it&#8217;s more an acknowledgement of the price range on that platform compared to Nintendo consoles. Here&#8217;s some more details about Majogami: The latest INTI CREATES action platformer, Majogami,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/10/majogami-slashes-to-pc-switch-switch-2-on-october-30th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Varlet Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/10/varlet-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I wanted to love Varlet. On paper, it has all the ingredients I love from the Persona series that should have resulted in an absolute home run. Instead, the end result is a game that feels as though it took on a challenge that was ultimately insurmountable.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Little Nightmares III Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Little Nightmares III is a solid sequel that honors the franchise's horror foundations but stumbles with excessive caution.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hack the Network in Auto-battler Berserk B.I.T.S. Demo</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/hack-the-network-in-auto-battler-berserk-b-i-t-s-demo/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Take on the Idle Genre &#160; Normally, I&#8217;m not a huge fan of idle games. I generally prefer energetic, combat-focused affairs. But there&#8217;s a couple reasons I&#8217;m still writing up news today for an auto-battler, chip-collecting, idle RPG called Berserk B.I.T.S. One is that it&#8217;s by Berserk Boy Games, the same talented team behind a game I loved called Berserk Boy. The other reason, which is somewhat unavoidable, is that Berserk B.I.T.S. shares a lot of style with the Mega Man Battle Network series. Which isn&#8217;t entirely surprising, given that Berserk Boy was inspired by Mega Man. But I&#8217;d also be lying if I said this was the follow up I expected from the team. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Berserk B.I.T.S.:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/hack-the-network-in-auto-battler-berserk-b-i-t-s-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Retro with Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Later this Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Righteous Anger is Calling &#160; It&#8217;s been a hot minute since we last covered news of Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, but today we have an exciting follow up. Namely, that the game will finally be available digitally on PC and modern consoles on October 23rd! But that&#8217;s not all, oh no. The game is also getting physical editions courtesy of both Limited Run Games and Mega Cat Studios, while the game itself is being developed by Programancer and published by Retroware. Here&#8217;s more details about Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit: Fueled by fury and decades of gaming trauma, the new Nerd adventure is jam-packed with all of the punishing gameplay, nostalgic nods, and crude humor fans have come to love from Cinemassacre&#8217;s long-running web&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/get-retro-with-angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 10/9/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Season Ascendant &#160; Well folks, we&#8217;re getting closer and closer to spooky fun. And in honor of Halloween, I have a trick and a treat for you in this Nintendo Download for 10/9/25. The treat is, this a very packed Download, with several featured titles, a couple publisher sales and plenty of digital games. The trick is that next week I&#8217;ll be travelling, which means there won&#8217;t be a Download for the week of the 16th. But let&#8217;s not fret over that, because we have a lot of great games to cover today! &#160; Sweet Nightmares &#160; Since it&#8217;s October, the first featured title we&#8217;re covering today is a spooky one. It&#8217;s none other than Little Nightmares III, which strikes me as a Burton-esque&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/nintendo-download-for-10-9-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Battlefield 6 Review</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/battlefield-6-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Review: Battlefield by the Numbers After a foray into World War I with Battlefield 1, World War II with Battlefield 5, and a trip into the future with 2042, Battlefield is finally back to the present day (or 2 years into the future, anyway). In this instalment, DICE has taken the reasonable approach of including a single-player campaign, which was conspicuously absent from Battlefield 2042. Can bringing Battlefield back to basics right the troubled path of this long-running franchise? Battlefield 6&#8217;s single-player campaign starts the player off in the shoes of a hard-bitten marine named Murphy, who is ready to hand over control of the military base he&#8217;s stationed at to the ubiquitous but shady Private Military Contractor: Pax Armata. Sadly, Pax Armata&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/09/battlefield-6-review/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Absolum Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolum looks, sounds, and runs great, and it plays phenomenally. It may not quite have the kinetic impact of my very favorite brawlers, but this is a game that dares to push beyond what fans expect from its genre and succeeds on all counts.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unleash Mecha Mayhem Today in Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Like Vampire Survivors Meets Gundam &#160; You might remember back in February we wrote up the reveal of a game called Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS. As of today, this game by Izanami Game Lab, Inc. is officially out on Steam! Best of all, it&#8217;s discounted by 10% until October 21st. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS: &#8220;Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS&#8221; is where ensemble drama meets roguelike shooting. Its gameplay bears many similarities to the survivors-like genre, bolstered by a rich story and a cast of unique characters. If you&#8217;re a fan of games like Vampire Survivors and classic Japanese mecha anime like Gundam then this game is not to be missed! Board your ARMIS and face your destiny as you fight various battles against&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/08/unleash-mecha-mayhem-today-in-steel-knights-armis/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate Spooky Month with Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume IV</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Vibes For All! &#160; While it&#8217;s true Halloween can be terrifying, I like to think of the month of October as healing. It&#8217;s a good mix of bloodcurdling, spoopy and everything in between. Which brings us to the latest seasonal collection from Scarlet Moon, called Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume IV. It features talented folks like Soyo Oka and Nami Nakagawa, in a collection full of great music. Here&#8217;s some specifics about Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume IV: Volume IV features Scarlet Moon&#8217;s Nami Nakagawa (Demon Slayer, NieR) and Soyo Oka (Super Mario Kart, Pilotwings) contributing original works and returning special guest, George &#8220;The Fat Man&#8221; Sanger (The 7th Guest) and his San Diego band, Los Coronados, providing a surf rock cover from Zombies Ate My&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/08/celebrate-spooky-month-with-scarlet-moon-halloween-volume-iv/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Winnie&#8217;s Hole Mutates Demo During October Next Fest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sweeter Than Honey &#160; A few months back, I was utterly transfixed by a game called Winnie&#8217;s Hole, where you play a virus inside a sleepy bear that is actively turning him into something monstrous. It&#8217;s a rogue-lite deckbuilder, and it&#8217;s utterly twisted, which I can confirm after playing the original demo. Today, we can confirm that for the upcoming October Steam Next Fest from the 13-20, there demo is going to get some very handy mutations. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about Winnie&#8217;s Hole: Winnie&#8217;s Hole is a viral roguelite in the most literal sense of the word. Explore his cells and influence Winnie&#8217;s adventure as you use tetromino shapes to spread a virus in randomly generated inner worlds. Just like our huggable&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/08/winnies-hole-mutates-demo-during-october-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hungry Horrors Offers Tasty New Demo During Steam Next Fest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More Culinary Chaos Coming Soon &#160; You might remember a while back we covered the reveal of Hungry Horrors, a delectable rogue-lite deckbuilder by Clumsy Bear Studio where you feed monsters one way or another. Today, we&#8217;re sharing that the game has an updated demo arriving for the Steam Next Fest from October 13-20th! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Hungry Horrors: This special update adds much more strategic depth and expands on the systems that made the first demo a hit with players, which currently holds a 96% &#8220;Very Positive&#8221; rating on Steam. Hungry Horrors is a culinary roguelite deckbuilder where you strategically cook and serve authentic traditional dishes to legendary monsters. Your deckbuilding skills and culinary decisions determine whether you successfully satisfy your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/08/hungry-horrors-offers-tasty-new-demo-during-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>TetherGeist Shares New Demo and Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/07/tethergeist-shares-new-demo-and-trailer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tethered to Greatness &#160; There&#8217;s never enough time at conventions to play everything you want. Speaking for myself, there were plenty of games I wanted to play but couldn&#8217;t, especially at events like the Media Indie Exchange. One of the great games I saw there but didn&#8217;t find time to demo was TetherGeist, a precision platformer by O. and Co. Games inspired by the likes of Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter. But if you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;re in luck today, since there&#8217;s now an updated Steam demo, as well as a brand-spanking new trailer! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the game: TetherGeist is a heartfelt precision-platformer about taking the road less travelled. For hundreds of years, the Mountain Folk have used their powers of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/07/tethergeist-shares-new-demo-and-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bittersweet Birthday Blows Out Candles on PC in November</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/07/bittersweet-birthday-blows-out-candles-on-pc-in-november/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Birthday to Remember &#160; DANGEN Entertainment shared news today for an upcoming adventure called Bittersweet Birthday. It&#8217;s a bit hard to parse, but in a weird way it reminds me of Shadow of the Colossus. Every battle in the game is a boss battle with multiple phases, though this one has a more hand drawn, retro art style. And it&#8217;s coming to PC (Steam, GOG, Humble, itch.io) on November 11th! In case you need a refresher what Bittersweet Birthday is all about, you can check out the following: Bittersweet Birthday is a unique blend of brutal, finely tuned boss battles and heartfelt storytelling. Every encounter is a one-of-a-kind fight with multiple phases that demands mastery of movement, timing, and quick thinking, while exploration between&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/07/bittersweet-birthday-blows-out-candles-on-pc-in-november/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>THE SPIRIT LIFT is a Spooky, Retro &#038; Delightful Deckbuilder</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/the-spirit-lift-is-a-spooky-retro-delightful-deckbuilder/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Spooky Deckbuilder That&#8217;s Definitely Going Up &#160; It&#8217;s really no surprise that I&#8217;m a fan of rogue-like deckbuilders, but it can be hard to find good examples of the genre. Thankfully, on occasion they find me, which is the case for a game from developer prettysmart games. It&#8217;s called THE SPIRIT LIFT, and it has a demo available on Steam which I got to play. This is a game steeped in the 90&#8217;s and full of rogue-like adventure, not to mention stylish visual flair. Playing it put me back in the happy days of playing series like Etrian Odyssey and Persona Q back in the 3DS era, since the game also features some light dungeon crawling mechanics, with use of the WASD buttons to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/the-spirit-lift-is-a-spooky-retro-delightful-deckbuilder/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Turn Your Steps Into Action in Monster Walk: Step Adventure</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/turn-your-steps-into-action-in-monster-walk-step-adventure/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a Walk on the Monster Catcher Side &#160; One thing I miss from the Wii era was the excuse to get some exercise while gaming. Sure, there&#8217;s plenty of games like Pokémon GO for that sort of thing, but sometimes you just want something a bit more creative. Which brings us to a title from Talofa Games coming October 9th called Monster Walk: Step Adventure. It&#8217;s coming to both the US and EU, and offers a mix of monster catcher mechanics and base building that&#8217;s not about competition, but connecting with the adventure. Here&#8217;s more details about Monster Walk: Step Adventure: The award-winning studio behind Run Legends, Talofa Games, has announced an October 9th United States and European release date for its second title,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/turn-your-steps-into-action-in-monster-walk-step-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rewilders: The Lost Spring Is an Ambitious Hybrid With Potential</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/rewilders-the-lost-spring-is-an-ambitious-hybrid-with-potential/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Game that&#8217;s Buzzworthy &#160; After writing up the reveal of the upcoming game from Herobeat Studios, Rewilders: The Lost Spring, I got the opportunity to check it out in an extended presentation. It was hosted by two representatives of the Herobeat team, Javi and Pablo. It was a massive presentation that showed off a large chunk of the adventure, and it made me eager for the eventual release. I&#8217;ll note that even though I didn&#8217;t get hands on with Rewilders: The Lost Spring, what I saw made me feel like I had been. It all began with a colorful animated introduction, and then quickly jumped to a boss battle. Though the game is Metroidvania with rogue-like mechanics, I should point out that the layout&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/rewilders-the-lost-spring-is-an-ambitious-hybrid-with-potential/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Keys of Fury Is a Rollicking, Kung Fu, Typing Adventure</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/keys-of-fury-is-a-rollicking-kung-fu-typing-adventure/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You Got a Typewriter Inside My Kung Fu Movie! &#160; We&#8217;ve all seen action movies where the hero achieves an incredible physical feat before some gorgeous woman (or handsome man) swoons appreciatively in the background. I&#8217;m only bringing that up because I&#8217;ve never felt swoon-worthy for my typing ability before. Granted, it was hard earned over many years, and I was proud when I went from barely able to type to clickity clacking like a machine gun, but that was about it. Until I got to demo Keys of Fury ahead of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, which finally made me feel like an action hero for typing really fast. I&#8217;ll point out that the demo I played gave me access to one primary mode,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/06/keys-of-fury-is-a-rollicking-kung-fu-typing-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hades II Review (Switch 2)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/05/hades-ii-review-switch-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Being a sequel comes with a lot of baggage and expectations, and often they fail to impress. That's not the case with Hades II.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sumthings Marketplace Open For Retro Games, Consoles &#038; Accessories</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/04/sumthings-marketplace-open-for-retro-games-consoles-accessories/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I Have Sumthings to Show Off! &#160; As a fan of physical collections, I&#8217;ll admit I&#8217;ve struggled in the past with how I&#8217;m going to manage my massive dragon&#8217;s hoard of goodies. Sure, I can sell or gift a game or two to a friend, but that barely scratches the surface. Which is why today I&#8217;m happy to share a new option that just opened up called Sumthings. Sumthings is a community marketplace where you can currently trade retro games, consoles and accessories. Eventually it&#8217;s going to broaden to selling games, importing your collection at scale, community contribution points, daily digest emails and more. The point is, it&#8217;s really nice knowing there&#8217;s a place we can eventually sell some of the games in our collections.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/04/sumthings-marketplace-open-for-retro-games-consoles-accessories/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Inti Creates Unleashes Majogami Demo on Switch Consoles</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/03/inti-creates-unleashes-majogami-demo-on-switch-consoles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cut Foes to Shreds in the Public Demo &#160; One game I&#8217;ve been hyped for since the announcement is Majogami. It looks like a great return to form for Inti Creates after a couple less than stellar outings, and I&#8217;m really eager for the game when it arrives on October 30th. But fret not if you&#8217;re impatient, since today is a good day. The Majogami demo is now available on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles! Here&#8217;s a snapshot of what will be available in the final release of the game: Majogami full version features: Cut through enemies in over 35 action stages during the main story, then take on over 30 challenge stages for a spot on online leaderboards, with more to come&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/03/inti-creates-unleashes-majogami-demo-on-switch-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hotel Barcelona Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/02/hotel-barcelona-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some people seem like a creative match made in heaven. SWERY and Suda51 have spent the last few decades making unique, distinctive, and downright weird games like Deadly Premonition, Killer7, No More Heroes, and many more.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Rare Games Journeys into The Pale Beyond Next Week</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/02/super-rare-games-journeys-into-the-pale-beyond-next-week/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cold Dread Awaits &#160; Have you ever played The Oregon Trail? There&#8217;s just something captivating about surviving despite all the odds against you. And today, Super Rare Games, Fellow Traveller and Saltstone Studios is channeling that energy into a physical release of a game called The Pale Beyond. Better yet, it&#8217;s coming physically to Nintendo Switch starting on October 9th! Here&#8217;s a few details about The Pale Beyond: You didn&#8217;t ask to lead this expedition, but fate has other plans. Trapped in the ice, your captain missing and civilisation far behind &#8211; survival rests on your shoulders. Manage scarce supplies, keep the crew&#8217;s morale intact, and make impossible choices as you journey deeper into The Pale Beyond. Embark on a polar expedition across a breath-taking&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/02/super-rare-games-journeys-into-the-pale-beyond-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 10/2/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/02/nintendo-download-for-10-2-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Farewell, Sweet Bowser&#8230; &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s an interesting day here at the Nintendo Download. While the Nintendo Download for 10/2/25 still has several great games to share with you this week, we&#8217;re also coming on the heels of the revelation that Doug Bowser is retiring as COO of Nintendo as of this December. Which wouldn&#8217;t be such a big deal if it weren&#8217;t for his amazing and fitting last name. Still, here&#8217;s hoping his replacement, Devon Pritchard, does a good job of shepherding the company in his absence. Now let&#8217;s dry our tears, cause we still have some great games to cover this week! &#160; Into the Twinkling Skies &#160; After the most recent (and honestly kind of bizarre) Direct, we all know that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/02/nintendo-download-for-10-2-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slag Some Space-bound Foes in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mighty Marvel Heroes Assemble! &#160; It&#8217;s probably not a surprise by now that us at HPP are hyped for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. But today we&#8217;re here to share something even better than a new update &#8211; we&#8217;re here because today the game finally has a public demo available on Steam! It even has two different levels to fight your way through in anticipation of the game&#8217;s release later this year on PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Demo Features: Two Levels: Blast through the bustling streets of New York City and take the fight to the Helicarrier levels. Choose from Nine Heroes: Unleash iconic moves and experiment with epic duos. Swing in as Spider-Man, slash through as Wolverine, smash as She-Hulk, or rain&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/01/slag-some-space-bound-foes-in-marvel-cosmic-invasion-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Spoopy Fun in Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy An Early Treat This Spooky Season &#160; A while back, we covered the reveal of Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land, a Halloween-themed RPG that&#8217;s coming to Steam and Game Boy Color. And today, this first day of October, you&#8217;re in luck. There&#8217;s now a free Steam demo available! Here&#8217;s a reminder what Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is all about: Like a pillowcase filled to the brim with candy, Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land&#8217;s demo is jam-packed with craveable content. Guide Gumball, the game&#8217;s chewable champion, as he explores Trick-or-Treat Land, mingles with the colorful cast of candy cornfolk from Corndale, battles the belligerent Boysenberry Boys, and even crosses paths with one angry arachnid. In addition to this content, the demo includes an all-new, never-before-seen section created&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/10/01/enjoy-spoopy-fun-in-gumball-in-trick-or-treat-land-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fight Against a Corporate Dystopia in Fallenstar</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wish Upon a Falling Star &#160; Though I&#8217;m a fan of Metroidvanias, it&#8217;s much harder to mix them with the rogue-like genre. But that&#8217;s exactly what Fallenstar, the debut title from solo dev NebulaVoid Interactive, is aiming for. It&#8217;s all about corporate dystopia, twisted AI and surviving just long enough to discover the truth. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Fallenstar: FALLENSTAR is about commitment. In this game, you&#8217;ll improve with each run and will gradually master the movement and abilities for each unique character class. Leave the comfort of your spaceship&#8217;s hub and set foot on the hostile planet of 347TH2-Terminus, where you&#8217;ll face menacing enemies and lightning-fast boss fights that&#8217;ll strengthen you with each encounter, through both success and failure. Key features Class&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/30/fight-against-a-corporate-dystopia-in-fallenstar/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DOGPILE Teaches Deckbuilder Fans New Tricks Soon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Ruff Stuff Here! &#160; There was a time when I was only a cat person, and was intimidated by medium to large dogs. But after spending quality time with one wonderful canine, I&#8217;m definitely someone that appreciates both species. Which is good, since today Studio Folly and Toot Games have collaborated with WINGS Interactive to announce a rogue-like deckbuilder called DOGPILE. Here&#8217;s some particulars about this charming adventure coming soon to PC: Dogpile is a roguelike deck builder about merging cute dogs into bigger dogs. Play dogs, get money, customize your dogs with special Traits, refine your deck, PLAY MORE DOGS! DOGS! DOGLIKE DECKBUILDER You really shouldn&#8217;t adopt a dozen dogs, but now you can! Dogpile gets you to wrangle a cute collection of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/30/dogpile-teaches-deckbuilder-fans-new-tricks-soon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Threads of Time Shares New Combat Trailer at TGS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wind Back the Clock in this Gorgeous Adventure &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since we last talked about Threads of Time, a stunning 2.5D JRPG with turn-based combat. Today, during the Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Riyo Games and Humble Games shared a brand new trailer. Not only does it feature gorgeous artwork, but it showcases some combat mechanics as well. You can see that below: For those of you who need to wind back the clock and get a refresher, here&#8217;s what Threads of Time is all about: The Threads of Time trailer spotlights strategic turn-based combat that lets players bend time, chain stylish combos, and outmaneuver time-twisted foes, while introducing Rin, a kitsune ninja from 2400 AD whose illusions and blade arts disrupt the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/29/threads-of-time-shares-new-combat-trailer-at-tgs/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Become the Monster in Minos, a Strategy Rogue-like Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Grab This Bull By the Horns &#160; The good folks at Devolver Digital are defying expectations again, and teaming up with Artificer (Sumerian Six) once more to bring us a game called Minos. In it, you play the legendary minotaur, and are tasked with keeping raiders out by any means possible. It&#8217;s a strategy rogue-like adventure with a Steam demo available now, which is coming to PC in 2026. Here&#8217;s some more details about Minos: They’ve heard the stories of a fearsome monster lurking in the dark, fame and riches waiting for the one who slays it and survives to tell the tale. What they don’t know is that you are the one who built this confounding labyrinth, laid the traps and now lie&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/29/become-the-monster-in-minos-a-strategy-rogue-like-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience VHS Horror in Dead Format Steam Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pop a Tape and Bad Things Happen&#8230; &#160; Oro Interactive has teamed up with developer Katanalevy to bring a brand new horror experience to Steam in a free demo. That game is called Dead Format, and it&#8217;s a twisted tale about VHS tapes, twisted horror realities and surviving nightmarish monsters. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Dead Format: After your brother goes missing, you search for answers inside illegal VHS tapes. Each tape brings you to a nightmarish reality inspired by 1930s gothic terror, retro alien horror, Italian slashers, and found footage. Everything in Dead Format is created specifically for the game, including original VHS footage recorded and edited by developer Katanalevy to capture the look and feel of each era. Journey Through the Tapes:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/29/experience-vhs-horror-in-dead-format-steam-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Reveals Japanese Maps On The Eve Of Early Access</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 06:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leave Those Cats Alone Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch its open beta on October 5th for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Xbox One, and PC. Running until October 8th, players will get their first hands on feel of the latest game in the series. Those who preorder the game, or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console can get in on the action even earlier on October 2nd. Black Ops 7 will take players to Japan for the first time in the series, and with the beta starting so soon Microsoft have taken the time to show off how the Japanese setting will impact the multiplayer action. In a new trailer they&#8217;ve revealed two maps, the first&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/27/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-reveals-japanese-maps-on-the-eve-of-early-access/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deathless. The Hero Quest Is Bringing the Adventure to Consoles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Rest For Heroes &#160; Sometimes you just don&#8217;t have enough time to play all the amazing games out there. Sure, I was able to preview Deathless when it was called Tales of Old Rus, but I sadly didn&#8217;t have enough time to review it on PC. But sometimes, things work out. We&#8217;ve known for a minute that Deathless. The Hero Quest was coming to consoles in Autumn, but today we have an exact date. This epic deckbuilder is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on October 16th! And if you&#8217;re attending the Tokyo Game Show, there will be a public demo there as well. Here&#8217;s some more details about this Slavic fairytale: Developed by 1C Game Studios and published by Fulqrum,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/26/deathless-the-hero-quest-is-bringing-the-adventure-to-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Lacerator Cuts Into Early October For Steam Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chop Me Daddy One More Time&#8230; &#160; As a fan of horror, I try my best to share really compelling (and often disturbing) experiences with you all, which is part of why I so regularly cover games published by DreadXP. But today I&#8217;m sharing news about a truly special adventure called The Lacerator. HPP has covered it a few times already, and after demoing it myself at PAX West, I&#8217;m certain this is a horror game that will appeal to fans of the genre. Best of all, DreadXP and developer Games From The Abyss shared today that it&#8217;s coming to PC on October 9th! For those of you who need a refresher, here&#8217;s what The Lacerator is all about: The Lacerator blends the tense survival&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/26/the-lacerator-cuts-into-early-october-for-steam-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ILA: A Frosty Glide Flies To PC and Consoles in Late October</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Walking Is for Suckers &#160; Earlier this year, I had the privilege to preview a game by Magic Rain Studios called ILA: A Frosty Glide. It&#8217;s a voxelated, exploration platformer about a young witch, her flying broomstick (AKA skatebroom) and her missing cat. Though I don&#8217;t play a ton of cozy games, this one really spoke to me. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to share today that ILA: A Frosty Glide is coming to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on October 20th, just a bit early for Halloween. Here&#8217;s some more details about the game: Ila is a curious and kind witch-in-training about to embark on the adventure of her life. Coco, a small and affectionate black cat, was the last connection Ila&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/26/ila-a-frosty-glide-flies-to-pc-and-consoles-in-late-october/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crimson Desert Adventures to PC and Consoles This March</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/crimson-desert-adventures-to-pc-and-consoles-this-march/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Call to Adventure &#160; One game that was a wonderful surprise at PAX West was Crimson Desert. I went into the game not knowing what to expect, and came away deeply impressed by the artistry and complexity of the game. And now, on the heels of yesterday&#8217;s State of Play, we now can reveal two very exciting things about the game. One, it&#8217;s getting some incredible physical editions. Second, it&#8217;s releasing on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on March 19th, 2026! Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about the game: Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the stunning yet perilous continent of Pywel. After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/crimson-desert-adventures-to-pc-and-consoles-this-march/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Borderlands 4 Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/borderlands-4-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gearbox did its homework, addressed complaints with Borderlands 3, and made significant changes to the core gameplay loops that have all come together to create what is surely going to be considered the new benchmark for the series in Borderlands 4]]></description>
		
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		<title>VN&#8217;s and Deckbuilders Collide on PC in Forsaker: DingDing &#038; Blade</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/vns-and-deckbuilders-collide-on-pc-in-forsaker-dingding-blade/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will You Forsake Humanity in this Dark VN? &#160; Have you ever seen something from afar and been impressed, only to see what it&#8217;s called up close and become confused? That&#8217;s pretty much where I was at when I saw a game called Forsaker: DingDing &#38; Blade. I&#8217;m all for the first part of the title, but the subtitle really muddles expectations. Luckily, after doing some research, it appears this unique mixture of Deckbuilder and VN is worth your attention, and it&#8217;s available right now on Steam! Here&#8217;s some more details about Forsaker: Engage in card battles inspired by deckbuilding roguelikes, through the perspectives of four different protagonists, including the enslaved Forsaker, Pupeti, who must balance her desire for freedom and to fit in with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/vns-and-deckbuilders-collide-on-pc-in-forsaker-dingding-blade/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ANTHEM#9 Reveals Phannie &#038; Beni Ahead of Upcoming Demo</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/anthem9-reveals-phannie-beni-ahead-of-upcoming-demo/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Match Gems and Save the Day &#160; One of the most pleasant surprises for me during PAX West was just how incredible ANTHEM#9, by developer koeda and publisher Shueisha Games, proved to be. I really had no idea how great this mix of match-3, deckbuilding and rogue flavor would turn out, and that was just when I was playing as a single character, Rubit. Now, thanks to the reveal from the Indie Fan Fest, we can confirm there&#8217;s a couple other playable characters joining the fray, the gambler Phannie and the justice warrior Beni! If that wasn&#8217;t exciting enough, they also shared that during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, ANTHEM#9 will have a new demo available starting on October 10th, and ending on the 31st.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/anthem9-reveals-phannie-beni-ahead-of-upcoming-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Soft Source and OneShark Team Up in Co-op ARPG Gloom Punks</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/soft-source-and-oneshark-team-up-in-co-op-arpg-gloom-punks/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My Sort of Vibe &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since I last covered anything by developer OneShark, the talented 3-person team behind Doors of Insanity. While I had some issues with that game when I previewed it, I was still blown away by the creativity, style and challenge of that deckbuilder adventure. Now, OneShark is teaming up with publisher Soft Source to bring us something called Gloom Punks. And the reason you need to know that is there&#8217;s going to be a demo in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, so you&#8217;ll get to try this adventure out firsthand! Here&#8217;s some specifics about Gloom Punks: Gloom Punks is a co-op ARPG where sacrifice is the key to progress. Raise battle-ready pets, build a thriving base, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/soft-source-and-oneshark-team-up-in-co-op-arpg-gloom-punks/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kingdom of Night Arrives Q4 2025, Demo Available Now</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/kingdom-of-night-arrives-q4-2025-demo-available-now/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Time For Another Apocalypse! &#160; As someone who loves indies, I&#8217;ve been a fan of the publisher DANGEN Entertainment for a while now. But one game that has been a relative mystery up until today was Kingdom of Night. But thankfully, as of today we can reveal some very specific details about this 80&#8217;s fueled adventure from Friends of Safety (formerly Black Seven Studios). One, it&#8217;s slated to release in Q4 2025 on PC, and potentially some consoles as well. Better yet, though, is that there&#8217;s now a playable Steam demo available for the game. Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about Kingdom of Night: One night, in 198X, in the small town of Miami, Arizona, a satanic cult unwittingly summons the ancient evil, Baphomet, catapulting&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/kingdom-of-night-arrives-q4-2025-demo-available-now/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 9/25/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/nintendo-download-for-9-25-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Nintendo With Love &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s time for another Nintendo Download, though this is the first one in a while that I&#8217;m distracted while writing. That&#8217;s what happens when the game I pre-ordered a Switch 2 for arrives on the console later today! But that&#8217;s not all for the Nintendo Download for 9/25/25. There&#8217;s several featured titles, another publisher sale, fancy music, and of course some digital darlings. That said, let&#8217;s get started with a game I&#8217;ve been yearning to play from Supergiant Games. &#160; Hell Isn&#8217;t Just a State of Mind &#160; It&#8217;s probably no surprise to anyone that Hades II comes to Switch 2 today. But before we get into that, it&#8217;s time for a short story, a sort of Director&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/25/nintendo-download-for-9-25-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Aethermancer Is a Gorgeous, Tough, Monster Catcher Rogue-lite</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/24/aethermancer-is-a-gorgeous-tough-monster-catcher-rogue-lite/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those Closest I&#8217;ve Gotten to a Rogue Pokémon &#160; As a fan of both the monster catcher and rogue genres, I&#8217;ve been yearning for a solid mixture of both for quite a while. Admittedly there have been some attempts, such as Abomi Nation and Evoling, but none that I felt have successfully merged the disparate playstyles. After all, monster catchers are all about acquiring and growing with a team of critters and taking them all the way to the end of your adventure, whereas rogue-lites are usually so difficult you lose everything long before you reach the end of the game. Despite that mismatch, I&#8217;m still hoping for a rogue-lite monster catcher that works, which is why I volunteered to preview a game called Aethermancer.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/24/aethermancer-is-a-gorgeous-tough-monster-catcher-rogue-lite/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Final Fantasy Tactics &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/24/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You won’t find many strategy RPGs that are better than Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles in any year. It looks fantastic, it plays wonderfully, and it tells an incredibly compelling story. If you’ve never been able to experience this classic, it’s a must-play.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dying Light: The Beast Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/24/dying-light-the-beast-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dying Light: The Beast succeeds by understanding what made the original special and refining those elements rather than reinventing them. This is comfort food gaming at its finest: familiar mechanics executed with polish and focus. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Baby Steps Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/23/baby-steps-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Baby Steps, at times, struggles to walk the tightrope between frustration and satisfaction, but it stays on the rope at least as often as I was able to keep Nate on a thin wooden plank. Read our full review.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Is a Tremendous Blast from the Past</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/22/plants-vs-zombies-replanted-is-a-tremendous-blast-from-the-past/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hot Dang! Some Games Do Get Better With Age &#160; One of my biggest regrets from PAX West this year was not finding enough time in my busy schedule to demo Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. So when I got the opportunity to preview it shortly after the show, I jumped at the chance. And after spending some serious quality time with the demo and talking with Jake Neri (Executive Producer) and Nick Reinhart (PopCap Studio General Manager) I&#8217;m very glad I was able to dive back into this classic strategy series. While the game is as fun as ever, there&#8217;s some nice quality of life upgrades such as widescreen TV support, the ability to speed up the gameplay and a HD coat of paint. There&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/22/plants-vs-zombies-replanted-is-a-tremendous-blast-from-the-past/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Platypus Reclayed Review (Nintendo Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/21/platypus-reclayed-review-nintendo-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 02:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Platypus Reclayed Review: A Memorable Indie Shmup Blasts to Modern Consoles &#160; I usually try my best to stay abreast of neat indie experiences, but I didn&#8217;t make nearly as much of an effort back in the early 2000s. Which, of course, was when the original Platypus was released by Anthony Flack. Thankfully, games have a habit of getting modernized and rereleased for modern consoles, which is exactly what happened in Platypus Reclayed. While both games featured the eye-catching claymation visual style, Reclayed is meant for a 4K widescreen, and apparently, the adventure has been updated in a number of ways. While I can&#8217;t comment on those changes since I hadn&#8217;t played the first version of the game, I can attest that Platypus Reclayed is&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/21/platypus-reclayed-review-nintendo-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bubsy: The Purrfect Collection Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/21/bubsy-the-purrfect-collection-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are somehow the rare person who has spent the last 30 years holding a torch for this annoying bobcat, then this is the collection for you, but everyone else should stay away.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Six One Indie Reveals Crazed Rogue-like GodsTV</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/six-one-indie-reveals-crazed-rogue-like-godstv/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fight For Your Creator&#8217;s Amusement &#160; Have you ever played Hades and said to yourself &#8220;I need more dark, irreverent satire&#8221;? If so, you&#8217;re in luck! Because during the recent Six One Indie showcase, they showcased a crazed co-op rogue-like developed by Melbot Studios called GodsTV, where you fight for your gods as well as the adulation of the audience. It&#8217;s coming to PC, and there&#8217;s a Steam demo available today. Here&#8217;s more details about GodsTV: GodsTV blends fast-paced action with dark satire, putting players in the shoes of four unlikely contenders battling through brutal contests orchestrated by unhinged gods. Choose a deity to serve, earn divine gifts, and climb the fame ladder one absurd broadcast at a time. Every death is more than failure&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/six-one-indie-reveals-crazed-rogue-like-godstv/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Serenity Forge Brings Finding Paradise to Consoles Next Month</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/serenity-forge-brings-finding-paradise-to-consoles-next-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death Isn&#8217;t the End &#160; Generally when I think of Serenity Forge, I associate them with the horror genre. Which is fair, because the vast majority of their published titles are scary as hell. But they&#8217;re also a company that wrestles with the theme of death. That&#8217;s likely why they&#8217;ve now announced they&#8217;re helping publish a game called Finding Paradise on PlayStation and Xbox consoles this October 8th. It&#8217;s a sequel to the cult classic To The Moon. Here&#8217;s some information about Finding Paradise: In Finding Paradise, players follow Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts on their journey to fulfill the last wish of a dying patient, Colin. As they delve into Colin&#8217;s memories, however, the two doctors encounter unexpected obstacles they have never faced before.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/serenity-forge-brings-finding-paradise-to-consoles-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Square Enix Shares New FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Screens</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/square-enix-shares-new-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-screens/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[January Can&#8217;t Get Here Soon Enough &#160; When life is crazy, that just makes videogames even more important. So if FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE wasn&#8217;t already on my radar, it&#8217;s especially so now. And on the heels of the release date announcement of the Switch 2 and Xbox versions of the game, Square Enix has now shared a bunch of amazing new screenshots from the game. Here&#8217;s some info about the featured screenshots: The screenshots showcase the &#8220;Streamlined Progression&#8221; feature, beloved iconic characters, hybrid battle system that combines fast-paced real-time action with menu-based commands. and the breathtaking settings players will get to explore. Streamlined Progression is there to help you enjoy the story without worrying about the combat, and maxes out your HP and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/19/square-enix-shares-new-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-screens/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devolver Digital Slashes Prices in Steam Publisher Sale</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/devolver-digital-slashes-prices-in-steam-publisher-sale/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help Volvy Out of PurGAMEatory With a Massive Sale &#160; Look, I wasn&#8217;t looking to write anything else today either, but sometimes news just demands to be shared. And that&#8217;s absolutely the case with Devolver Digital today. They&#8217;re having a massive publisher sale on Steam from today until September 25th. And while I wish I could say the same was happening on all consoles, these savings are still monumental. Here&#8217;s a snapshot of the savings you can get from Devolver Digital over the next 7 days: We’re applying deep, deep discounts to Devolver games old and new-ish, making this the perfect excuse to fill your Steam Deck and/or PC with fine new gaming products to enjoy wherever the hell you are on this godforsaken dirtball.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/devolver-digital-slashes-prices-in-steam-publisher-sale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GIGASWORD Releasing in November on Additional Consoles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heavy Swords Take Time to Wield &#160; It&#8217;s time for a bit of good news, bad news. The bad news is that GIGASWORD has been slightly delayed from the initial October release date. But the good news more than makes up for it &#8211; now GIGASWORD is coming to additional consoles, and will release simultaneously on PC, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 13th! Check it out in the trailer below: For those of you who need a refresher, here&#8217;s what GIGASWORD is all about: Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn in this action-puzzle metroidvania where the might of the sword will determine all. As tensions rise in Thoenhart, a city plagued by famine and disease, the humans within&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/gigasword-releasing-in-november-on-additional-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Gets Funky Fresh with Monstercat DLC</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-funky-fresh-with-monstercat-dlc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check Me-Owt! &#160; Though the Rift of the NecroDancer came out a while back, they&#8217;re not done with fun DLC music packs yet. As a perfect example, today they&#8217;re getting a collab with Monstercat, which provides 5 pumping new songs to enjoy. It&#8217;s coming to PC today, and will come later to Nintendo Switch. Here&#8217;s some details about this Monstercat DLC: The EDM powerhouse is bringing five new songs to Rift of the NecroDancer through an all-new DLC, including the absolutely timeless and iconic Crab Rave by Noisestorm. This highly anticipated collaboration will launch on Steam on September 18. Coming to Nintendo Switch at a later date. The full lineup of songs in the Monstercat Music Pack includes: &#8220;Crab Rave&#8221; by Noisestorm &#8220;New Game&#8221; by&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-funky-fresh-with-monstercat-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Majogami Opens Pre-Orders and Shares New Gameplay Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/majogami-opens-pre-orders-and-shares-new-gameplay-trailer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fierce Papercraft Hero &#160; You might recall a while back we wrote up how Inti Creates is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a papercraft adventure called Majogami. Today, they opened up the Majogami website, as well as pre-orders for the game on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 official pages. That&#8217;s all exciting enough, but Inti Creates also shared a new gameplay trailer for the adventure. It shows a little about the game&#8217;s story, as well as how main character Shiroha can move instantly with her Setsuna ability, as well as taking on new forms with her Astralize ability, and regain her memories with each defeated foe. You can check it out in the lush trailer below. And stay tuned to HPP for more&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/majogami-opens-pre-orders-and-shares-new-gameplay-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 9/18/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/nintendo-download-for-9-18-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful Lies &#160; Well folks, as frustrated as I was by the lack of Nintendo Download last week, you&#8217;re all in luck this Thursday. Because the Nintendo Download for 9/18/25 is large and in charge with several featured titles, more great Nintendo music, a trio of publisher sales, digital goodies and more. But let&#8217;s start with a certain hedgehog&#8217;s insatiable need for speed. &#160; Burning Rubber &#160; Normally Sonic doesn&#8217;t need a vehicle to go fast, but sometimes you just need to look cool while racing at top speed. Which is what Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is all about. Well, that and traveling to new dimensions while incorporating a roster of 23 iconic characters from the series. That&#8217;s not all this week, though. You can also&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/nintendo-download-for-9-18-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>CULTIC: Chapter Two Review</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cultic - Chapter Two is a one-man-band developer showing they're capable of more than a one-hit-wonder, with this brilliant second instalment.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rogue-lite Fighter Spiritfall Coming to Switch Courtesy of SRG</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/rogue-lite-fighter-spiritfall-coming-to-switch-courtesy-of-srg/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Survive this Epic Rogue-lite Adventure? &#160; Though oftentimes Super Rare Games has a tendency to publish physical editions of games I&#8217;d eagerly been anticipating, today they announced something a bit more interesting. It&#8217;s a rogue-lite, platformer fighter by Gentle Giant called Spiritfall. I had heard of it, but it sort of slipped my attention afterwards. But thankfully, soon anybody interested in tackling the adventure can do so physically on Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some details about Spiritfall: Spiritfall combines tight Platform Fighter combat, smooth movement, and Roguelite mechanics into one! Trek across dangerous lands, string together deadly combos to fend off swarms of enemies, and harness an ever-changing set of powers through a randomly generated map. The divine spirits offer powerful blessings that enhance&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/18/rogue-lite-fighter-spiritfall-coming-to-switch-courtesy-of-srg/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cosmic Ghost Rider &#038; Black Panther Join Marvel Cosmic Invasion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wakanda Forever and Cosmic Vengeance &#160; While PAX West was amazing this year, one of the games I had desperately been hoping would have a demo there was Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Because as amazing as this team up from Dotemu and Tribute Games looks, it somehow gets more exciting with each new reveal. Take today, where they announced two new playable characters &#8211; the king of Wakanda, the Black Panther and the Cosmic Ghost Rider! Here&#8217;s some more details about this dynamic duo: Cosmic Ghost Rider, a deadly incarnation of the Punisher who was transformed after signing a pact to avenge Earth’s devastation at the hands of Thanos. Wielding devastating chains, firearms and his spectacular Hell cycle, Cosmic Ghost Rider pulls out every stop to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/cosmic-ghost-rider-black-panther-join-marvel-cosmic-invasion/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Critical Reflex Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/pax-west-2025-critical-reflex-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Horror, Adventure and Much More &#160; It&#8217;s always a question of which preview I end my PAX West coverage with, but in general, I like to save something really good for last. And since last year Critical Reflex was supposed to exhibit but then didn&#8217;t make it to the show, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to use that publisher to close the lid on my 2025 coverage from the convention. I got the chance to play four very different adventures with Critical Reflex this year &#8211; Altered Alma, Eclipsium, GIMMIKO and TANUKI: Pon&#8217;s Summer. They ranged from Metroidvania to spine-tingling horror to quirky and cozy. And though they were all very unique, I&#8217;m glad I got hands on time with each of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/pax-west-2025-critical-reflex-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Shueisha Games Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/pax-west-2025-shueisha-games-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bob and Weave with Shueisha Games &#160; The last time I wrote about Shueisha Games, it was thanks to something called the Urban Myth Dissolution Center. While that wasn&#8217;t a game I got to play, I did play another game published by them, Arcana of Paradise &#8211; The Tower &#8211;, which was a haunting deckbuilder. So even though I wasn&#8217;t super familiar with the publisher, I was curious to see what they had this year at PAX West, where they had a pretty robust presence. I found time to play two of the five games from their roster, ANTHEM#9 and BAKUDO, both which are coming to PC. While these games couldn&#8217;t be more different, they were both quite engaging, and represented some of the best&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/pax-west-2025-shueisha-games-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Card-en-Ciel Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Coming in January</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/card-en-ciel-nintendo-switch-2-edition-is-coming-in-january/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glitch Out on New Consoles &#160; If you&#8217;re one of my fellow Nintendo fanboys who is eager to play more and more games on Switch 2, you&#8217;re in luck soon courtesy of Inti Creates. They&#8217;re launching a Switch 2 version of Card-en-Ciel on January 29th of 2026. Not only will that include better framerates and resolution, but it will also add mouse controls! Besides that, there&#8217;s also an Upgrade Pack coming for those who already own the game, and there&#8217;s even some DLC on the horizon: This multi-stage DLC release will bring new content to Card-en-Ciel on every platform. Aside from the purchase bonus, the first major DLC release for the game will be an all new story dungeon, &#8220;Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark&#8221;,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/17/card-en-ciel-nintendo-switch-2-edition-is-coming-in-january/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Red Dunes Games Will Exhibit Several Titles at TGS 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Ambitious Vision Comes to Tokyo &#160; I&#8217;ve covered news from the Tokyo Game Show before, but in that time I&#8217;ve never covered news quite so ambitious as this. UAE publisher Red Dunes Games will be exhibiting at the show from September 25-28, and will be sharing a dozen different titles for folks to demo. Those include Metroidvanias, puzzle platformers, co-op beat &#8217;em ups, boss rush adventures, rogue-lites, action adventure and more. While we don&#8217;t know the full extent of the release consoles yet, here&#8217;s the games that will be exhibited at TGS 2025 &#8211; Blades of Mirage, Hamrazu:Re, Katuba&#8217;s Poacher, LightSup!, Monster Eater, Nightmare Circus, Port of Jumanah, Princess of the Water Lilies, Project Tremor, Samurai Pizza Cats, Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/16/red-dunes-games-will-exhibit-several-titles-at-tgs-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kungfu-Noir IMMORTAL: And the Death That Follows Launches on Kickstarter</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/16/kungfu-noir-immortal-and-the-death-that-follows-launches-on-kickstarter/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Buddhist Myth to Action-Packed Adventure &#160; Though it&#8217;s been a while since I was a full blown Kickstarter addict, I&#8217;m still always eager to share a promising new adventure. And it looks like we have one today in something called IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows. It just launched today on Kickstarter, and Mishura Games is looking to give us an action-packed adventure with some surprising features like dating sim mechanics. Here&#8217;s some more details about IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows: Independent game developer Mishura Games is thrilled to release the first IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows playable demo to coincide with a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. IMMORTAL has coined the &#8220;kungfu-noir&#8221; sub-genre, combining unexpected elements such as prison drama, Devil May&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/16/kungfu-noir-immortal-and-the-death-that-follows-launches-on-kickstarter/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Crystal of Atlan Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/16/pax-west-2025-crystal-of-atlan-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Wild Magicpunk World &#8211; Now With Digimon! &#160; Though I generally don&#8217;t spend much time with MMOs of any stripe, I was interested in checking out Crystal of Atlan for one reason at PAX West &#8211; Digimon. Yes, that Digimon. Until 9/17, Crystal of Atlan is mixing their MMOARPG action with the iconic series. And I got a chance to check it out at the convention thanks to Nuverse. I should note a couple of things quickly &#8211; I rarely play MMOs, even though I play plenty of ARPGs. Further, I&#8217;m not accustomed to keyboard and mouse controls for action-packed genres. So trust me going in that I wasn&#8217;t a master of Crystal of Atlan. Especially when face to face with a gigantic, angry,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/16/pax-west-2025-crystal-of-atlan-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/15/trails-in-the-sky-1st-chapter-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter may be missing a bit of the charm of the original English translation, but it makes up for it with a deeper and more fully realized combat system, a ton of style, and the most fully realized version of an incredible game. New players couldn’t ask for a better place to start, and returning players will be thrilled to find the developers nailed this reimagined take on a classic.]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Seattle Indies Expo (SIX) Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/15/pax-west-2025-seattle-indies-expo-six-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings from the Rainy Side &#160; One of my most treasured traditions during PAX West is attending a little slice of the PNW called the Seattle Indies Expo (SIX). I&#8217;ve done it pretty much every year it was available, and have discovered some incredible indies from smaller teams that way. But as someone who loves the indie scene and this particular venue, I have a couple suggestions for next year. First, have some sort of organization for how the lines are managed. I had two games I desperately wanted to play, and got discouraged after waiting in line while someone ahead of me kept dying again and again with no timer to move things along. Second, I fervently hope the SIX learns from the MIX&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/15/pax-west-2025-seattle-indies-expo-six-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Indie.io Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Trio of Indie Adventures &#160; An up and coming publisher I&#8217;ve become pretty fond of in recent years is indie.io. Admittedly I preferred their original name of Freedom Games, but their mission to help share worthy indie adventures hasn&#8217;t changed. And this year at PAX West, I got to meet with them again and check out three quite different adventures. Those games were Shrine&#8217;s Legacy, Rogue Labyrinth and Aris Arcanum. I&#8217;m going to write them up in order of how familiar I was with each game. Meaning I&#8217;ll start with the one I knew the most about and end with the one I knew the least about. Either way, you&#8217;re in luck, since each game was quite compelling in their own right. I knew&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/15/pax-west-2025-indie-io-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>An Interview With Elaine Gomez, President of Latinx in Gaming</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP Breaks Bread With Elaine Gomez of Latinx in Gaming &#160; Every year at PAX West, I get the opportunity to conduct various interviews with people in the industry. And though I don&#8217;t do many interviews, I still enjoy the opportunity to meet with interesting people. This year, my sole interview was with Latinx in Gaming. On August 31st, I sat down at Bombo Italian Kitchen with Elaine Gomez, President and Co-Founder of Latinx in Gaming, and asked her about the industry as well as her company&#8217;s mission. Below is a transcript of that conversation. Hey Poor Player: So, first question &#8211; how is a non-profit such as Latinx in Gaming best suited to help with aspiring game development? Elaine Gomez: So, thank you so&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/15/an-interview-with-elaine-gomez-president-of-latinx-in-gaming/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: DreadXP Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let the Dread In! &#160; One of the things I was most excited about this year was catching up with DreadXP at PAX West. I&#8217;ve been fond of the publisher for a while, and while they had a good selection of games last year, this year they were really showing off an impressive variety. Sure, they mostly focus on horror, but there&#8217;s lots of different flavors. This year at PAX West, I got to play four different games with DreadXP &#8211; Entropy, The Lacerator, PIGFACE and The Secret of Weepstone. Between them, that included turn-based tactics, first-person shooting, old school survival horror and Dungeons &#38; Dragons-styled roleplaying. Meaning I got to experience a wide gamut of amazing experiences. I&#8217;ll list them in a somewhat random&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/13/pax-west-2025-dreadxp-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: G&#8217;AIM&#8217;E Plug &#038; Play Lightgun Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Past Comes to the Present &#160; One of the things I miss most from my youth is arcades. Which isn&#8217;t to say there&#8217;s none these days, they&#8217;re just very few and far between. Back in the day, I had fond memories of tossing quarters into machines, pointing a plastic gun at the screen and blowing away all sorts of zombies and assorted monsters. So when I heard that there was something called the G&#8217;AIM&#8217;E Plug &#38; Play lightgun at PAX West, I made time to try it out. Developed and crowdfunded by Tassei Denki and made in collaboration with Bandai Namco, this is a very sleek, intuitive plug &#38; play setup which allows gamers to relive some of their most iconic arcade experiences from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/13/pax-west-2025-gaime-plug-play-lightgun-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: KingsIsle Entertainment Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open the Door to FATE &#160; I&#8217;ll admit, I&#8217;m not someone who&#8217;s very familiar with KingsIsle Entertainment. They&#8217;re mostly known for the Wizard101 and Pirate101 MMORPGs, which is not a genre I play a ton of. But at PAX West, they had a game called FATE: Reawakened. It&#8217;s actually a collection of four games, including the original, as well as FATE: Undiscovered Realms, FATE: The Traitor Soul, and FATE: The Cursed King. These games were seen as a precursor to series like Torchlight, so I figured I&#8217;d drop by and give it a look. I only had time to jump into one of the games at the convention, so I stuck with the original FATE. I enjoyed the updated graphical sheen, as well as the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/13/pax-west-2025-kingsisle-entertainment-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Play Acclaim Showcase Reveals 9 Outstanding Titles</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Gaming Iconic Returns &#160; You all might remember a couple weeks ago (but which feels like a lifetime ago) when we teased the upcoming Play Acclaim Showcase right before PAX West. Now that PAX West is mostly in the rearview mirror, we have some exciting news to share from the showcase. Namely, we now know the 9 games featured, and they&#8217;re an eclectic mix of adventures. Those games include the following &#8211; Basketball Classics, GRIDbeat!, Ground Zero Hero!, HYPERYuki: Snowboard Syndicate, Katanaut, Pixel Washer, Talaka, The Prisoning: Fletcher&#8217;s Quest and Tossdown. They range from sports to rogue-like, bloody and violent to cute and wholesome. Here&#8217;s a few details directly from Acclaim: &#8220;We&#8217;re ecstatic to relaunch Acclaim with a lineup that captures our legacy of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/12/play-acclaim-showcase-reveals-9-outstanding-titles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Hell Clock Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:55:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I Blame Hades &#160; You&#8217;d be forgiven for thinking (as I often do) that the only games at PAX West or similar conventions are ones that haven&#8217;t released yet. I initially believed this to be the case for a game called Hell Clock, which I found the time to demo in the midst of my other appointments. Published by Mad Mushroom and developed by Rogue Snail (Relic Hunters Zero), it was a game that instantly drew me in thanks to a similar style to games like Hades. While I eventually figured out that Hell Clock in fact released a couple months back, I&#8217;m happy I found the time to demo it at the convention. This is a dark, bloody ARPG rogue-like based on the historical&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/12/pax-west-2025-hell-clock-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Fractured Blooms Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Terrifying Adventure with Roots in Reality &#160; You know what&#8217;s unusual? When you go to a booth at a convention, and they know your name. I&#8217;m much more accustomed to being flabbergasted by developers or producers in my presence, so I was really pleasantly surprised that the good folks at Serenity Forge knew me. Especially since that involved me meeting and talking with their founder, Z, at the show. And though I only played one game with them at PAX West, it was a doozy. That game is called Fractured Blooms. Now, if you&#8217;ve read my other coverage about Serenity Forge, you know they publish a lot of horror experiences, which is part of what drew me to them. But Fractured Blooms is a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/12/pax-west-2025-fractured-blooms-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: No Stone Unturned Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Cheeky Squirrel &#160; Over the years, I&#8217;ve become more and more of a fan of adventure games. There&#8217;s just something nice about an experience that&#8217;s essentially an interactive book. And there&#8217;s one I got to play at PAX West that might be one of the funniest I&#8217;ve played in a long time. Developed by Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd., it&#8217;s called No Stone Unturned. I should note quickly, No Stone Unturned was one of two games I demoed at the convention which was part of the PAX Rising booth. Not because I don&#8217;t love indies, but because the way that section is organized frankly leaves something to be desired, at least if you&#8217;re a member of the press. Thankfully, this adventure was worth the wait.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/11/pax-west-2025-no-stone-unturned-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Bubsy 4D Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:56:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Space-bound Hijinks For One Controversial Bobcat &#160; As someone who grew up during the whole mascot wars period of consoles, I honestly don&#8217;t understand the hatred shown for Bubsy. Sure, the wise-cracking can get stale, but the bobcat is no worse than Spyro the Dragon or Crash Bandicoot. And frankly, the only game that seems to generate all the disdain was Bubsy 3D, which admittedly I haven&#8217;t played. I&#8217;m more familiar with the 2D SNES era games, which were quite attractive and stylish at the time. Here&#8217;s the quick version &#8211; no matter your potential issues with the last 3D entry in the series, you owe it to yourselves to take a chance on Bubsy 4D. Not only is there a talented developer at the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/11/pax-west-2025-bubsy-4d-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Media Indie Exchange (MIX) Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MIX it Up and Enjoy! &#160; This year at PAX West marks the second time I&#8217;ve attended the Media Indie Exchange (MIX). And while I love the other indie-focused show, the Seattle Indies Expo (SIX), I have to admit that the MIX is growing on me quickly. The venue in Belltown is quite pretty, the selection of games is eclectic and interesting, and if you&#8217;re a hardworking member of the press, you even get the chance to grab a bite to eat. Which is especially important after hours of walking and gaming across the convention center. This time around, though I wanted to play pretty much everything I saw, I only found the time to demo three games at the Media Indie Exchange. Two from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/11/pax-west-2025-media-indie-exchange-mix-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Delayed Until November For Simultaneous Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Slight Delay for an Epic Adventure &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s time for another round of good news, bad news. The bad news is, Neon Inferno has been delayed from the October 2nd release date until November 20th. But here&#8217;s the good news &#8211; it&#8217;s to accommodate certification, and make sure that when the game does release, it&#8217;s simultaneously on all platforms. Which includes PC, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox! Below you can read the statement directly from Zenovia Interactive: You can refresh your memory about the game below. And if you haven&#8217;t tried the Neon Inferno demo yet, I&#8217;d do so soon! Key Features: Shoot close, aim far: a dynamic blend of side-scroller and gallery-shooter, where the action takes place in both foreground and background&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/11/neon-inferno-delayed-until-november-for-simultaneous-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Fraymakers Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/10/pax-west-2025-fraymakers-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enter the Indie Arena! &#160; Even though I love indies, I don&#8217;t always get to them as soon as I&#8217;d like. Take a game called Fraymakers, for example. It&#8217;s currently in Steam Early Access and was actually featured at PAX West last year, but I wasn&#8217;t able to find the time to play it then. So when I got an opportunity to check it out this year, I jumped at the chance. And after putting in time with the indie-focused brawler, I think this could be the second coming of Smash Bros. Much like the game that inspired it, Fraymakers has an eclectic roster of playable fighters as well as unique assists. The latter includes characters like the Silent from Slay the Spire, Pizza from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/10/pax-west-2025-fraymakers-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Quartet Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Quartet may have influences from the past, but it feels like a modern RPG in the ways that matter. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Fallen Tear: The Ascension Hands-On Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Exquisitely Balanced Metroidvania &#160; As an incurable Metroidvania junkie, I do my best to stay abreast of all the exciting games in the works. Despite that, somehow I missed out on Fallen Tear: The Ascension until I unexpectedly got the chance to demo it this year at PAX West. And let me just say, I quickly went from unfamiliar with the project to a diehard fan of it. Even though many of us are currently (and rightfully) distracted by Silksong, I have a feeling this will be the next Metroidvania which fans can&#8217;t put down. Now, I decided to demo Fallen Tear: The Ascension for two reasons &#8211; the genre and the lush art style. I really resonated with the JRPG style of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/09/pax-west-2025-fallen-tear-the-ascension-hands-on-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Crimson Desert Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burn Away Your Doubts in this Crimson Desert &#160; I&#8217;ve said it before, I&#8217;ll say it again &#8211; part of the fun of a convention is taking a chance on something you&#8217;re unfamiliar with. And though I had heard of Pearl Abyss before because of an MMORPG called Black Desert, I was utterly unfamiliar with a follow up called Crimson Desert. Regardless, I heard it was an ARPG and figured I&#8217;d give it a shot. Little did I realize how utterly impressed I would leave that particular demo. Put simply, Crimson Desert is going to be a blockbuster adventure! While Black Desert was a sandbox MMORPG, I much prefer Crimson Desert&#8217;s approach. It&#8217;s a story-based adventure set in a vast, vast world you can explore&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/09/pax-west-2025-crimson-desert-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC may not reinvent the game, but it provides a strong reason to return to one of last year’s best releases. After a few minutes of remembering the controls, I was extremely happy to have even more tombs to raid and enemies to conquer. If you liked the main game, you’re almost certain to have a good time with The Order of Giants.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Everybody&#8217;s Golf: Hot Shots Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/07/everybodys-golf-hot-shots-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots still plays well, but it’s entirely lacking the charm and personality that this series is known for. With weak courses, a severe lack of interesting ways to play, and characters that I couldn’t wait to get away from, I have a hard time recommending this entry to many players. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: NIS America Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Terrific Trio, Doods! &#160; One of my biggest highlights from PAX West this year was sitting down at the NIS America booth to check out a bunch of great games. I was actually hoping to try everything they had on the showfloor, but the hour I had booked flew by. So instead, I managed to demo three great titles coming soon &#8211; Disgaea 7 Complete, R-Type Tactics I + II Cosmos and STARBITES. In fairness, we&#8217;ll cover this alphabetically, though I did check out Disgaea 7 Complete first. Which was apparently a rarity, according to the representative who talked me through the demos. Clearly the other attendees of the convention haven&#8217;t played other Disgaea games, and didn&#8217;t know how much fun they are. Disgaea&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/05/pax-west-2025-nis-america-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Royalty Free-For-All Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/05/pax-west-2025-royalty-free-for-all-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cue the Lorde Song! &#160; Join me, dear readers, as I take momentarily you behind the curtain. Sometimes there&#8217;s so many amazing games to write up that one or two falls between the cracks. I actually had known about Royalty Free-For-All (a montage of royalty free and free for all, which is fitting) for a few months now. So when I saw it would have a playable demo during PAX West, I decided to stop by, even though I hadn&#8217;t booked an appointment. And I&#8217;m very glad I did. Royalty Free-For-All was one of two Smash Bros. inspired fighters I got to play at the convention. It&#8217;s unique in that it has a painterly, classic cartoon visual style and that all the characters in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/05/pax-west-2025-royalty-free-for-all-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Veil Has Almost Lifted &#160; It&#8217;s pretty rare that I preview a game more than once at a convention at PAX West. But in the last couple of years, one that I have felt compelled to check out again and again is Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, by Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games. Partly this was because I enjoyed the original Lost Eidolons game, despite some issues. The other reason is that I&#8217;m always looking for the next great tactical adventure playable on Switch 2, and wouldn&#8217;t you know it, Veil of the Witch is coming on October 9th to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Now, while the build I demoed at PAX West wasn&#8217;t all that different from&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/05/pax-west-2025-lost-eidolons-veil-of-the-witch-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles Hands-On Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Tactical Revolution on Modern Consoles &#160; I need a truth to share with you &#8211; I loved the Final Fantasy series most back in the 80&#8217;s and 90&#8217;s. I was younger then, and these games made a huge impact on me, most notably Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy Tactics. It&#8217;s not hyperbole that the later was probably the game that got me into tactical adventures before I had even tried Fire Emblem. And now, courtesy of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles, I&#8217;ve fallen in love with this original adventure all over. Now, it&#8217;s true that the original adventure was pretty remarkable, though I&#8217;ll admit a lot of fun stuff was added later in War of the Lions. I&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/05/pax-west-2025-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 9/4/25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Call to Adventure &#160; Well folks, I&#8217;m officially back from PAX West, though our coverage of that event is still ongoing. This is just a little sanity break for your weekly Nintendo Download before returning to previous programming. And while there&#8217;s not a ton in the Nintendo Download for 9/4/25, they make up for that with digital games and some truly worthy featured titles. Let&#8217;s start with a game I&#8217;ve literally been waiting years to play. &#160; Nothing Hollow About This Sequel &#160; I was a very eager backer for Hollow Knight, even though it took me a while to finally click with the game once it launched on Switch. After I put in sufficient effort, though, I was quite pleased with the overall&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/04/nintendo-download-for-9-4-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Akupara &#038; Triple Topping Rock Out in Dead Pets Unleashed</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/akupara-triple-topping-rock-out-in-dead-pets-unleashed/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Punk Rock FTW &#160; Though I wasn&#8217;t super familiar with Triple Topping, I did know about Welcome to Elk and Ynglet. Which is why I was saddened to learn that the talented Danish team was another casualty of the sometimes uncaring games industry. Thankfully, the good folks at Akupara Games stepped in, and worked with ex-members of Triple Topping to bring a game called Dead Pets Unleashed across the finish line. And I think it&#8217;s safe to say that was a great decision on their part. Dead Pets Unleashed is a rock feminist adventure with stunning visual flair. Here&#8217;s some more juicy details about this quirky adventure: Dead Pets Unleashed puts the player right into the shoes of our main protagonist, Gordy, a 30-something demon.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/akupara-triple-topping-rock-out-in-dead-pets-unleashed/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Ambrosia Sky Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-ambrosia-sky-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Fungus Among Us &#160; I used to be completely unworried about mushrooms and fungi in general. Then I saw The Last of Us series. Now, I wonder if the mushrooms are screaming as I cut and cook them, and whether or not they might find a way to infest my brain and turn me into a meat puppet. Those are the sorts of thoughts that probably went into the development of a new spacefaring adventure called Ambrosia Sky. Developed by Soft Rains, Ambrosia Sky is the tale of Dalia, a deep space disaster specialist deployed to Saturn. There, it quickly becomes apparent something has gone horribly wrong on a space station, and it all revolves around a sentient fungus. The more I walked, the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-ambrosia-sky-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Never&#8217;s End Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-nevers-end-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning of the End &#160; You usually don&#8217;t start a discussion of tactical RPGs with the game Destiny. But that&#8217;s exactly how we have to talk about a game I demoed at PAX West this year called Never&#8217;s End. It&#8217;s developed by Hypersect, which is a team whose Director, Ryan Juckett, had a hand working at Bungie. Now, he&#8217;s turning his knowledge of deep sandbox systems into making an utterly unique tactical RPG for PC and PS5. First and most importantly, as gorgeous as the retro style of Never&#8217;s End is, it&#8217;s not technically a pixelated adventure. Rather, it has 3D animation that sort of emulates a pixelated style, but which leads to a lot more complexity and nuance for the characters. The game is&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-nevers-end-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Project ATOM Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-project-atom-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Ambitious New Hybrid Adventure &#160; One simple truth about me is I grew up with platformers, and I still love them to this day. That&#8217;s the reason I decided to tackle a new one called Project ATOM. At first glance, it&#8217;s just a colorful 3D platformer like you&#8217;ve probably seen before. But look a little closer, and I found it also featured party games as well as life sim and robust customization options. Better yet, it&#8217;s slated to be a cross platform adventure, though I don&#8217;t currently have an exact list of which consoles. Regardless, let me tell you about how Project ATOM actually plays. Visually, it&#8217;s very attractive, and reminds me of Splatoon, Kirby&#8217;s Epic Yarn and other similar titles. While you play&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-project-atom-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cloud is Back and Better Than Ever &#160; Okay folks, bear with me, cause it&#8217;s time for a quick story. I&#8217;ve sort of been haunted by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE since E3. Yes, that E3, an event I managed to attend twice before a pandemic and other issues cancelled it forever. It was there that I first saw Square Enix was showcasing the adventure, back when we didn&#8217;t know much about it. Since then, I&#8217;ve regretted not checking it out at the LA convention, hearing how amazing this reimagining of an iconic JPRG I loved was. Cut to PAX West 2025, when I found out that I had a chance to demo the game before it launches on Xbox Series X&#124;S and Nintendo Switch&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: The Rabbit Haul Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-the-rabbit-haul-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hopping Mad &#160; It&#8217;s true that I usually don&#8217;t play too many farming games. The main reason is I like having some sort of guiding force pushing me forwards, be it an epic plot or something similar. I guess I just like conflict in most of my videogames. Thankfully, in a game called The Rabbit Haul, they managed to marry farming mechanics with tower defense. Which was just quirky enough to grab my attention. Developed by Caldera Interactive and slated to release on PC and Switch next year, The Rabbit Haul instantly grabbed my attention with the colorful visual style. But when I heard the nefarious raccoon veggie thieves referred to as the Trash Panda Posse, I was sold. The game itself has you alternate&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-the-rabbit-haul-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Path of Exile II Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-path-of-exile-ii-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Step Into the Arena&#8230; &#160; Though I usually stick with series I know plenty about, part of the fun at a convention like PAX West is taking a chance with something that I&#8217;m unfamiliar with. In this case, I got invited to try out a boss rush for a game called Path of Exile II. And once I saw it was an action-packed ARPG, I decided to give it a go. I should mention, the point of this timed boss rush was defeating 20 bosses in 20 minutes. But since I hadn&#8217;t ever played either Path of Exile game before this, I felt I did pretty darned well. Yes, my first couple minutes involved getting swarmed and murdered by groups of monsters. But after that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/pax-west-2025-path-of-exile-ii-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cronos: New Dawn Guide &#8211; Where To Find The Cat In The Block 34 Outpost</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/cronos-new-dawn-guide-where-to-find-the-cat-in-the-block-34-outpost/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s Where To Find Mela, The Hidden Cat In The Block 34 Outpost In Cronos: New Dawn There are many hidden cats to encounter in Bloober Team&#8217;s new sci-fi survival horror title, Cronos New Dawn. Befriending these feline companions unlocks valuable items, such as Traveler&#8217;s Seal Keys, that will make your time exploring the ruined Polish wasteland much easier. In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you where to find the cat in the Block 34 Outpost. How To Find The Cat In The Block 34 Outpost You&#8217;ll actually come across the door to reach the cat in this area at the start of the chapter, just after you&#8217;re given your objective to locate the Dive Point. After you jump down from the Safe Room ledge and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/03/cronos-new-dawn-guide-where-to-find-the-cat-in-the-block-34-outpost/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where To Find The Bolt Cutters To Open Chained Doors In Cronos New Dawn</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let Hey Poor Player's Cronos: New Dawn guide show you where to find the bolt cutters to open chained doors in Cronos: New Dawn.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Lonesome Guild Offers A Charming Experience For All Ages</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After playing the early hours of The Lonesome Guild, I came away thinking this latest entry in the genre may have the right stuff. With charming characters, an adorable world, and an intriguing story, I can’t wait to play even more of the game.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Shares Trailer Ahead of Release Next Month</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/neon-inferno-shares-trailer-ahead-of-release-next-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arcade Style is Back This October &#160; Here at HPP, we love a good retro arcade romp. So you&#8217;ll have to forgive us for reminding you all again that the release date for Neon Inferno is just around the corner. In fact, it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S on October 2nd! Which is only one short month away. Here&#8217;s why you&#8217;ll want to check this epic adventure from Zenovia Interactive and Retroware next month: Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno is a stylish cyberpunk run-and-gun shooter inspired by the likes of hits like Contra, Metal Slug, and Wild Guns. Going lone wolf or guns blazing with a partner in the game&#8217;s co-op mode, players assume the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/neon-inferno-shares-trailer-ahead-of-release-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Ysbryd Games Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-ysbryd-games-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Fun For Everyone &#160; Over the years, I&#8217;ve become more and more of a fan of the unexpected games published by Ysbryd Games. It&#8217;s really hard to pin them down creatively, since they&#8217;ve published casual, puzzle, tactics and plenty more. But during PAX West 2025, I got to play two exceptionally creepy and utterly captivating adventures. One was a title I&#8217;ve demoed several times at previous PAX Wests, a game called Demonschool. And the other was my first time with a stunning horror game called Love Eternal. Let&#8217;s get to Demonschool first. Every time I play the game, I come away wanting the final version to be here already. Though I&#8217;m selfishly a little glad it got delayed one last time until mid-November, since&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-ysbryd-games-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: SWAPMEAT Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-swapmeat-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meat Your Maker &#160; I usually don&#8217;t play too many shooters of any variety, for a simple reason &#8211; I&#8217;m pretty horrible at the genre. Still, as someone who&#8217;s been covering SWAPMEAT for a while, I was eager to check out this rogue-lite, co-op, third person shooter at PAX West. The short version is, this insane offering from One More Game exceeded my expectations in terms of sheer creativity, even though it utterly wrecked me. Now, the other big reason I wanted to try out SWAPMEAT is I&#8217;m wired like a mad scientist. I love mixing and matching body parts to make horrible monstrosities in games, and that&#8217;s a huge mechanic in this title. Problem was, I didn&#8217;t really get to experience it very much,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-swapmeat-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-starseeker-astroneer-expeditions-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Space, Nobody Can Hear You Squee! &#160; It&#8217;s time for a bit of a mea culpa. A while back I said that I would try broadening my horizons in terms of the game genres I played, but actually putting that sort of thing into practice takes a lot of work. I still search out the genres I love first, and sometimes forget about looking at the other stuff. Generally I&#8217;m not a fan of sandbox or team-based adventures. But when I heard Devolver Digital was going to have a game called Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions at PAX West 2025, I bit the bullet and checked it out. And I&#8217;m very glad that I did! For one thing, the developer of the game, System Era Softworks,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-starseeker-astroneer-expeditions-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX West 2025: Obakeidoro 2 Hands-On Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-obakeidoro-2-hands-on-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Spooky &#38; Cute Chase Game &#160; Sometimes, you quickly discover that you&#8217;re just not perfectly suited to a particular game. That&#8217;s what happened when I got the chance to play Obakeidoro 2: Chase and Seek at PAX West after covering news of the game at BitSummit. Which isn&#8217;t to say I didn&#8217;t enjoy the demo, I did. It&#8217;s just that I learned that I&#8217;m both horrible at hiding and somehow equally unskilled at seeking. Thankfully, I&#8217;m sure many of you will get better mileage out of this adventure coming to Switch 2. There were two different versions of the Obakeidoro 2 demo available at the convention, one where you played as a human and one where you played a monster. As you might imagine,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/pax-west-2025-obakeidoro-2-hands-on-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/daemon-x-machina-titanic-scion-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While the story of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion may not have connected with me, and the action may not be breaking any new ground, it is ultimately a ton of fun to play with fast-paced action that is instantly engaging yet offers enough variety throughout to keep my attention. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Triangle Strategy Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/triangle-strategy-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The overall experience is a game at war with itself. Triangle Strategy is a fascinating, yet flawed gem that will absolutely delight some while frustrating others in equal measure. It offers tactical depth, political complexity, and visual splendor, but demands patience for its sluggish pacing and incessant dialogue.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Robot Wars Y Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/02/super-robot-wars-y-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Super Robot Wars Y may not break any new ground there, but it’s well executed and will keep you busy for a very long time. Read our full review at Hey Poor Player.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hell is Us Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/09/01/hell-is-us-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you're like me and want to reprogram your brain to not instinctively climb a wall or squeeze through a gap that might happen to have yellow paint splashed across it due to years of being indoctrinated by video games, then please take the time to sample the delight that is Hell is Us this summer.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shuten Order Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/29/shuten-order-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shuten Order offers plenty of variety, and in almost every one of its routes, I found things to like. The overall mystery here is genuinely interesting, and it builds to a satisfying conclusion. It just takes so long getting there, with each of its rather thin gameplay styles pushed too far, that it's hard to recommend to all but the biggest fans of visual novels.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 8/28/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/28/nintendo-download-for-8-28-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Scarily Packed Download &#160; Well guys, I&#8217;m a bit torn today. I was sort of expecting another somewhat calm Nintendo Download after the last couple of weeks. Which would have been a relief only because PAX West will consume me starting tomorrow. Instead, wouldn&#8217;t you know it, the Nintendo Download for 8/28/25 is exceptionally packed. There&#8217;s amazing featured titles, My Nintendo promotions, music, a couple publisher sales, digital goodies and so much more. But let&#8217;s start with our favorite pink, squishy hero! &#160; More Kirby, Less Problems &#160; I&#8217;ll start by saying that even though I&#8217;m not sure how I feel about Nintendo&#8217;s Switch 2 Upgrade system, I&#8217;m still happy to have more reasons to play a Kirby game. Which is why I&#8217;m cautiously&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/28/nintendo-download-for-8-28-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Whisper of the House Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/whisper-of-the-house-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whisper of the House, at its best, gives me a lot of the joy I found when playing Unpacking, and if you’re looking for more of that feeling, then you could certainly do a lot worse.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Tactical, Dying World on PC Next Year in Entropy</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/explore-a-tactical-dying-world-on-pc-next-year-in-entropy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Desolation Never Looked So Beautiful &#160; I&#8217;ll admit it, I first got interested in DreadXP because of their preference for utterly unique, sublimely disturbing horror titles. But nothing can stay exactly the same forever, and I sort of love that they&#8217;re growing their brand as a publisher lately. First with the announcement of The Secret of Weepstone, and today with the reveal that they&#8217;re teaming up again with Lovely Hellplace to bring us Entropy. It&#8217;s a tactical, turn-based JRPG that&#8217;s coming to Steam next year. Though I haven&#8217;t played their first game, Dread Delusion, it looks to share a similar aesthetic and style. And it&#8217;s already utterly captivating in the darkest of ways: Embracing the retro aesthetic of their first major release, with a new&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/explore-a-tactical-dying-world-on-pc-next-year-in-entropy/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learn New Tricks Today in World&#8217;s Goodest Pup Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avoid the Ruff Stuff &#160; Even though I&#8217;m probably more of a cat person, I still love dogs. They&#8217;re energetic, silly and loyal to a fault. But what I never expected was a rogue-like deckbuilder about puppies and training for dog shows. Yet that&#8217;s exactly what developer Pandamander Games gave us with World&#8217;s Goodest Pup, which has a free Steam demo available starting today! Here&#8217;s more details about World&#8217;s Goodest Pup: You&#8217;ll begin by choosing your starting companion from a number of different breeds with unique traits and talents. The golden retriever is available in the demo with more breeds to come in the full game. From there, you&#8217;ll train your puppy in obedience, agility, and style, all in an effort to impress the judges&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/learn-new-tricks-today-in-worlds-goodest-pup-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scott Pilgrim EX Reveals Roxie &#038; Lucas as Playable Characters</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/scott-pilgrim-ex-reveals-roxie-lucas-as-playable-characters/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Evil Exes to Badass Besties? &#160; I&#8217;m just going to admit that I&#8217;ve been incredibly excited since Scott Pilgrim EX first got announced by Tribute Games and Universal. But today, that excitement took on a whole new dimension. Because two of Ramona&#8217;s Evil Exes, Roxie Richter and Lucas Lee, are taking their hero turn as playable characters! Here&#8217;s some particulars about Roxie and Lucas joining Scott Pilgrim EX as a dynamic duo: Joining Scott Pilgrim EX’s fight against the gangs that have taken over Toronto are two former enemies from the series’ iconic League of Evil Exes, the big brawler Lucas Lee and the tiny terror Roxie Richter, both done up in the unmistakable high-quality retro art style Tribute Games is known for. Lucas&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/27/scott-pilgrim-ex-reveals-roxie-lucas-as-playable-characters/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is another solid entry in this long-running series, with the titular bazaar offering a nice change of pace for players that sets it slightly apart from other Story of Seasons titles.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return to a Classic Series in November with Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/return-to-a-classic-series-in-november-with-bubble-bobble-sugar-dungeons/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bubblun&#8217;s Brand New Adventure &#160; Growing up, one series that left a mark on me was Bubble Bobble. I wasn&#8217;t particularly great at the NES game, but I kept getting drawn in again and again (mostly to try and curbstomp that whistling asshole and the demon whale). Today, though, we have exciting news to share courtesy of Taito and Arc Systems Works. Namely, a new adventure is coming to PC, Switch and PS5 on November 27th called Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons! Better yet, the game isn&#8217;t only digital, and will be getting physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Here&#8217;s some more details about the adventure: BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons will include a bundled title Bubble Symphony, a port of the 1997 home console&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/return-to-a-classic-series-in-november-with-bubble-bobble-sugar-dungeons/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>An Iconic Publisher Teases Future Greatness in Play Acclaim Teaser</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/an-iconic-publisher-teases-future-greatness-in-play-acclaim-teaser/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Past Meets the Future &#160; As a gamer who grew up in the &#8217;80s, one big name I kept running into was Acclaim. And while the company has been relatively quiet for a while now, that looks to change soon courtesy of the Play Acclaim showcase coming on September 10th. Which is a pretty fast turnaround after Acclaim announced it was officially back on March 4th of this year. Here&#8217;s the teaser for the upcoming Play Acclaim showcase: For those that crave more details, please keep reading: This tantalizing tease offers a fleeting glimpse of Acclaim&#8217;s upcoming lineup of titles while celebrating the brand&#8217;s unforgettable legacy. Blink and you might miss it. Hidden in the static, behind the glow of CRT screens, are the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/an-iconic-publisher-teases-future-greatness-in-play-acclaim-teaser/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Herdling Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/herdling-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Herdling offers interesting mechanics and a fantastic soundtrack on any platform. It also has a fantastic style that should be a strength, but the Switch version struggles to realize its full potential.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fresh Tracks Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/26/fresh-tracks-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP: Fresh Tracks is a blast to play with a killer soundtrack and incredibly well-designed mechanics. Any fan of rhythm games should absolutely check it out.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Demonschool Postponed Until November After Silksong Reveal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your Demon Slay-cation Has to Wait &#160; Generally speaking, I get perturbed when a game I&#8217;m hyped for gets delayed. But this one time, I&#8217;m actually grinning ear to ear. Because I&#8217;m very hyped for Demonschool, and thanks to the sudden announcement of Silksong, the folks at Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft wisely decided to postpone Demonschool&#8217;s release date to November 19th. Here&#8217;s why you shouldn&#8217;t sleep on this tactical JRPG when it arrives later this year. as well as some reasons behind the delay: With 11 years under our belt as an indie publisher, we at Ysbryd Games are reasonably qualified to say that any point of 2025, on balance, has been or will be as brutal as market conditions can get when it comes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/demonschool-postponed-until-november-after-silksong-reveal/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enshrouded Shares Wake of the Water Update at Gamescom</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/enshrouded-shares-wake-of-the-water-update-at-gamescom/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Voxel Water for the Win &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since HPP last previewed Enshrouded, but a lot has changed in that time. Now Keen Games is eager to roll out the seventh major update this October in the Wake of the Water! It adds a voxelated, watery biome that fans can enjoy. You can find more details for this fan-requested feature below: This next update brings the most fan-requested content element into the world of Enshrouded: water! Wake of the Water is anticipated to be released in October. The addition of water quickly rose to the top of the Feature Upvote, the community request platform; however, implementing voxel-based water is incredibly challenging for the developers. More details on the upcoming Wake of the Water&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/enshrouded-shares-wake-of-the-water-update-at-gamescom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Varlet Trailers Showcase Aruka Arasaki &#038; Taki Sukina</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/new-varlet-trailers-showcase-aruka-arasaki-taki-sukina/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two New Students at Kousei Academy &#160; The closer we get to the August 27th release date for Varlet on PC, Switch and PS5, the more excited this gamer is becoming. Especially as Furyu shares new details about a couple of characters, Aruka Arasaki and Taki Sukina. You can find more details for both of them, as well as reveal trailers, below: The first pair of short music videos introduce Aruka Arasaki, a second-year member of the idol group Merveilleux who seeks recognition for her work as an idol and not just her beauty, and Taki Sukina, a third-year student envied by his peers for his top marks but tormented by his strict household and yearn to escape his oppressive environment. At the core of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/new-varlet-trailers-showcase-aruka-arasaki-taki-sukina/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Roll the Dice with Astrea and Super Rare Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of My Favorite Deckbuilders in Physical Form &#160; There&#8217;s a decent chance you might have never heard of a game originally published by Akupara Games and developed by Little Leo Games called Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. I certainly didn&#8217;t know much about the game when I first played it on PC, but it was intriguing enough that I covered it a second time on Nintendo Switch digitally. As I spent more and more time with the game, I realized that despite the high difficulty threshold, I was utterly hooked on this deckbuilder with dice. Which was why I was so excited when I got the opportunity to cover the physical edition of Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles courtesy of the folks at Super Rare Games. Even though&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/25/getting-physical-roll-the-dice-with-astrea-and-super-rare-games/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you grew up with Joe Musashi or are stepping into his tabi boots for the first time, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a spectacular evolution for the series that cuts through the competition.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Humble Games and Studio Pixanoh Reveal Town of Zoz</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kneel Before Zoz &#160; There&#8217;s been a lot of great reveals this week courtesy of Gamescom, so how about another? During the Future Games Show, Humble Games and Studio Pixanoh shared an upcoming cooking ARPG called Town of Zoz. It has you farming and cooking delicious meals, and adventuring as well. And when the lights go out, you can expect some unexpected nightmares&#8230; Best of all, this colorful adventure is coming to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox. Here&#8217;s some key details about Town of Zoz: The new trailer, featured in today&#8217;s showcase, dives into the surreal heart of Zoz, where the everyday joys of cooking and community are shadowed by a growing unease. As players forge bonds with the townspeople and explore Zoz&#8217;s tangled past,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/22/humble-games-and-studio-pixanoh-reveal-town-of-zoz/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Playdate S1 Classic Comes to PC, Mac &#038; Switch as Ratcheteer DX</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cranking to New Systems Next Year &#160; One of my favorite games from Playdate Season 1 was Ratcheteer. Developed by Shaun Inman, it was a sort of cozy, post-apocalyptic Zelda in a nifty little package. I loved it enough that it was the only thing I reviewed from that season, and now it&#8217;s coming to PC, Mac and Nintendo Switch next year! Better yet, it&#8217;s offering colored visual filters to make the experience even better. Here&#8217;s some more details about Ratcheteer DX: &#8220;Ratcheteer DX starts in the dark. No power, little context, less direction. Each tool you collect unlocks not just new areas, but sheds new light on its story,&#8221; says Ratcheteer DX Designer and Developer, Shaun Inman. &#8220;I wanted the player&#8217;s understanding of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/22/a-playdate-s1-classic-comes-to-pc-mac-switch-as-ratcheteer-dx/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Trails in the Sky First Chapter Is A Beautiful Update To A Fantastic Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey Poor Player's Andrew Thornton gets an early taste of GungHo's Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a beautiful update to a fantastic game.
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		<title>Explore a Turn-Based Adventure in Beaten Path, Now on Kickstarter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:46:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help Crowdfund a Tactical Adventure &#160; As a huge fan of tactical adventures in a similar vein to Fire Emblem, I&#8217;m really happy to share a project now on Kickstarter called Beaten Path. Developed by Peacebreak Studio, it&#8217;s a turn-based, tactical adventure with stunning visual design and ambition to spare. And if it&#8217;s funded in the next 20+ days, it&#8217;ll be coming to at least PC in 2026! Here&#8217;s some more details about Beaten Path: &#8220;Beaten Path takes our favorite elements from the SRPG staples and puts them to work in a new experience,” says Peacebreak Studio. “Classics like Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, and more recently, Triangle Strategy, inspired our direction for the game between their high level of customization and thought-proving battles. We&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/21/explore-a-turn-based-adventure-in-beaten-path-now-on-kickstarter/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Beastro Cooks Up Tasty Delights Next Year on PC and Xbox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cooking Up Adventure Next Year &#160; As a lover of cooking, deckbuilders and puns, I&#8217;m a little embarrassed it took me so long to realize the wordplay in the title Beastro. But once I got past that, I was instantly fond of this new game about culinary delights from Timberline Studio. It was first revealed at Gamescom, and is slated to release on PC and Xbox Series X&#124;S (and Game Pass) in 2026. Here&#8217;s some more details about Beastro: From Timberline Studio, the creators of The Red Lantern, comes Beastro, a brand-new cozy cooking adventure with some real bite. In this sumptuous blend of cooking, laidback farming and delicious deckbuilding combat, players will learn that sometimes in order to save the world you’ve got to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/21/beastro-cooks-up-tasty-delights-next-year-on-pc-and-xbox/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 8/21/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Down to Business! &#160; It&#8217;s kind of crazy to be yet another week following a Nintendo Direct, but that&#8217;s where we&#8217;re at. Admittedly, the Direct for Kirby Air Riders wasn&#8217;t as insane or massive as the two that followed it, but it still showed off a lot of neat details prior to the game&#8217;s November release. As for the Nintendo Download for 8/21/25, it&#8217;s a comfortably sized adventure. There&#8217;s some great featured games, more Nintendo music and even a My Nintendo sweepstakes. Let&#8217;s start, though, with a game about furry friends you have to guide back home. Help Your Herd &#160; Not too long ago, I got to check out a neat game called Herdling from Panic and Okomotive. As of today, the game about&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/21/nintendo-download-for-8-21-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Tactical Spray Paint on PC and Switch in Canvas City</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spray Paint the Town Red &#160; I&#8217;ve played a lot of tactical, turn-based RPGs over the years. I love the genre, and usually find a well made example highly addictive. Now, newcomer studio Disc 2 Games, along with a helping hand from Black Salt Games (DREDGE), have announced their debut title. It&#8217;s called Canvas City, and it&#8217;s a turn-based tactical adventure where instead of fighting, you use street art to fight the power. And it&#8217;s coming to PC and Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some more details about Canvas City: Players lead a crew of skaters and street artists rising up against an oppressive regime in a vibrant yet suppressed urban world. Combat blends traditional tactics depth with fluid, movement mechanics. Rails, ramps, and vertical terrain can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/21/enjoy-tactical-spray-paint-on-pc-and-switch-in-canvas-city/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>NIS America and IKINAGAMES Reveal Cosmic RPG STARBITES</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Sprawling Adventure on the World of Bitter &#160; Generally, when I think of NIS America, it&#8217;s for series like The Legend of Heroes or Disgaea. But today, they shared an upcoming game in collaboration with IKINAGAMES. It&#8217;s a stellar RPG called STARBITES, and it&#8217;s slated to release on PC, Switch, Switch 2 and PS5 in 2026. Here&#8217;s some more details about this adventure: Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG Starbites! On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the fate of Bitter—forever. Explore the expansive&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/21/nis-america-and-ikinagames-reveal-cosmic-rpg-starbites/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Varlet Shares Pre-Launch Trailer Ahead of Release Next Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Glimpse Before The Final Release &#160; It&#8217;s a good day for fans of epic, emotional JRPGs. The Furyu Corporation has just shared a pre-launch trailer ahead of the release of Varlet, which is actually coming a day early to PC, Switch and PS5 consoles in North America. You can find that trailer below: As for a refresher about what Varlet is all about, you can find more details here: At the core of Varlet&#8217;s experience is its dynamic Triad Stats system, which shapes character progression based on player choices. These six distinct attributes are divided between Light and Dark Triad traits; light Triad stats emphasize morality, sympathy, and altruism, while Dark Triad stats lean into Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. Throughout their days at school&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/20/varlet-shares-pre-launch-trailer-ahead-of-release-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Capcom Reveals PRAGMATA Details at Gamescom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Power of the Horsey Ride &#160; Capcom has made a lot of compelling games over the years, and plenty that featured robots. But none quite like PRAGMATA. It&#8217;s a sort of buddy story about a soldier named Hugh and an advanced artificial intelligence in the shape of a little girl named Diana. And at Gamescom, fans can go hands on with the hacking-based adventure for the first time, though it will also be available to demo at upcoming events like PAX West. Here&#8217;s a few details about PRAGMATA: As protagonists Hugh and Diana journey to escape the lunar research station, a variety of threats stand in their way. These foes include the Walkers. Humanoid bots based off the M4 series, they are among Delphi&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/20/capcom-reveals-pragmata-details-at-gamescom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Icons Collide in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac x Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Iconic Characters Unite &#160; I&#8217;m starting to notice a theme today, and that&#8217;s about weird matchups between well known series. Earlier that was Final Fantasy and Monster Hunter, and now it&#8217;s Pac-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog! They&#8217;re coming together via a DLC collab in the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac x Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds collab. Here&#8217;s some details about this ambitious collaboration: Launching in Winter 2025, the post-release DLC will let players experience Green Hill Zone from the original Sonic game as a brand-new stage in PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC. Coming September 26, 2025, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC is a loving remake of one of the most popular PAC-MAN™ games of all time and is available now for pre-orders on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™2, PlayStation®5, Playstation®4,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/icons-collide-in-pac-man-world-2-re-pac-x-sonic-racing-crossworlds/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Indiana Jones The Order of Giants DLC Comes First in September</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indy&#8217;s Adventures Aren&#8217;t Over Yet! &#160; If you&#8217;re a gamer who prefers PC, PS5 or Xbox Series X&#124;S, there&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;ve already played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle last year. But as revealed during Gamescom&#8217;s Opening Night Live, there&#8217;s a DLC called The Order of Giants. It&#8217;s coming first to those systems on September 4th, and to the Switch 2 in 2026! Here&#8217;s some details about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants: This news was released alongside the all-new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: The Order of Giants, which debuted at the event. In this story DLC launching on September 4 for existing platforms, players will dive beneath the bustling city of Rome as&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/indiana-jones-the-order-of-giants-dlc-comes-first-in-september/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>He-Man Gets In On The Beat &#8216;Em Up Revival At Gamescom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Right Out Of The 80s The last few years have seen a true revival in the beat &#8217;em up space as a ton of great titles have been released, including both original IPs and licensed games. One of the most 80s characters of all though has thus far been absent. That&#8217;s going to change in 2026 when He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction launches on PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It will be published both physically and digitally by Limited Run Games. Considering how many licensed beat &#8217;em up titles we got in the 80s and early 90s, it feels wrong that a great He-Man game wasn&#8217;t among them. Still, Dragon Pearl of Destruction looks right out&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/he-man-gets-in-on-the-beat-em-up-revival-at-gamescom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Final Fantasy XIV x Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover Revealed at Gamescom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ride a Chocobo and Slay Giant Monsters &#160; It goes without saying that two titanic series, Final Fantasy for Square Enix and Monster Hunter for Capcom, are known the world over. But they usually don&#8217;t interact. But that all changes in early October with the Final Fantasy XIV x Monster Hunter Wilds crossover! Here&#8217;s some specifics about this epic upcoming collaboration: The crossover content, revealed by FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida alongside Monster Hunter Wilds Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto during the show offers the first glimpse at what players can expect when the collaboration launches in early October 2025 as the Guardian Arkveld descends on the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You can get a taste for what&#8217;s to come in the stylish&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/final-fantasy-xiv-x-monster-hunter-wilds-crossover-revealed-at-gamescom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Future is Tactical in Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Iconic Series Getting a Rogue-lite, Tactical Facelift &#160; I was truly a fan of the modern version of Battlestar Galactica, even though I had never watched the original series. And while that new series didn&#8217;t have the most satisfying ending, the characters and themes of the show were still compelling. So much so that I&#8217;m really happy they&#8217;re being brought into a tactical, rogue-lite arena in Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes. While we don&#8217;t know consoles yet, the game is coming next year courtesy of Universal, publisher Dotemu and developer Alt Shift. Here&#8217;s some specifics about Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes: In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, you command a fleet of spaceships fleeing humanity’s settled worlds, known as the Twelve Colonies. You must escape annihilation by&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/the-future-is-tactical-in-battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Do Tricks Like a Skateboarding Giant in Denshattack! Next Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can&#8217;t Stop This Runaway Train &#160; Have you ever wondered how a giant would do skateboarding tricks? Admittedly I hadn&#8217;t, at least until I saw a trailer for a game called Denshattack! Developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, it&#8217;s an utterly wild concept coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S next year. The best way I can describe Denshattack! is that it features skateboarding tricks like the Tony Hawk games, but on a scale comparable to Katamari Damacy, with some boss battles and visual style that wouldn&#8217;t be out of place in Viewtiful Joe. If that sounds crazy, just wait until you read this: Just revealed during the Opening Night Live shows to kick off Gamescom, Denshattack! launches its fresh, bold innovation&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/do-tricks-like-a-skateboarding-giant-in-denshattack-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>John Carpenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando Is Ready For Its Close-Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Another Reason To Slay Together In recent years a lot of shooters have brought friends together by dropping them into classic 80s horror franchises. John Carpenter&#8217;s Toxic Commando, which unveiled a first look at gameplay during today&#8217;s Gamescom Opening Night Live, looks to skip the middle man, creating a horror experience that feels right out of the 80s even if it isn&#8217;t based on a classic horror film. After an experiment gone wrong turns the living into the undead, the scientist behind this mess has a plan to set things right. He hires the Toxic Commando to save the day against seemingly impossible odds. Our first look at gameplay today shows groups of four blasting away endless hordes of the undead in what looks to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/john-carpenters-toxic-commando-is-ready-for-its-close-up/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Co-op Rogue-lite Starlight Re:Volver Comes to Early Access Next Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Big Sailor Moon Energy &#160; I always do my best to play a range of amazing games during Steam festivals, but somehow I missed out on one called Starlight Re:Volver. Which is only notable since it was one of the top 10 most played demos during the recent Steam Next Fest. Developed by Pahdo Labs, it&#8217;s a co-op rogue-lite with magical girl mechanics. And on August 27th, it&#8217;s coming to Steam Early Access. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Starlight Re:Volver: Letter from the Devs: About Pahdo Labs Starlight Re:Volver is a split world fantasy co-op rogue-lite (or rogue-like) action RPG dungeon crawler, where our heroes — the Diver — enter the dreamlike world of So Mi. Bring a pal, because it takes a party&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/co-op-rogue-lite-starlight-revolver-comes-to-early-access-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Offers Whimsical Halloween Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turn-Based Halloween Adventures Arriving Next Year &#160; Two things I love pretty much equally are indie games and Halloween. So what better way to celebrate them both than to mash them together in a colorful new game? It&#8217;s called Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land, and next year it&#8217;s coming digitally to Steam and physically to GameBoy Color, courtesy of Mega Cat Studios and developer Exquisite Laundry Pet. Here&#8217;s some more details about Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land: Developed by indie game developer Adam Lewis Graf, Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land is an old-school RPG inspired by Earthbound, Undertale, and the classic Game Boy Color adventures of the late 90s. Guide an intrepid Gumball through a quirky Halloween-themed world, meet colorful companions, brew potions, solve puzzles, and face a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/19/gumball-in-trick-or-treat-land-offers-whimsical-halloween-fun/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Absolum Blends Influences From The Distant And Recent Past To Create Something Fresh And New</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolum isn’t just an original IP; it’s an original take on the beat ‘em up genre that blends many influences from both the recent and distant past to create something that feels fresh and new.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Is A Truly New Experience For An Old Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Games that do something genuinely unique feel rare nowadays, but I’m happy to report that I recently got to try one that feels different from anything else I’ve played recently. Enter Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>DreadXP Opens Submissions for 2025 Indie Horror Showcase</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready for Spooky Times! &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I like, it&#8217;s a good horror story. If there&#8217;s two, it&#8217;s an indie video game. So why not enjoy the best of both worlds in the upcoming 2025 Indie Horror Showcase? Brought to us by DreadXP and the MIX, this year is looking to share not just scary games, but ones that are definitively made by humans. Which is why any submission or trailer that makes use of generative AI won&#8217;t be accepted, which is great since the only thing scarier than horror is artificially created schlock. Here&#8217;s some more details about the upcoming Indie Horror Showcase: This October, to celebrate, the most wonderfully dreadful time of the year, indie horror publisher DreadXP, alongside The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/18/dreadxp-opens-submissions-for-2025-indie-horror-showcase/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fight Iconic Baddies in Shinboi: Art of Vengeance Sega Villains DLC</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ninja Vengeance VS. Sega Baddies &#160; Hot on the heels of the most recent Nintendo Direct, I wrote up how Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was coming to Switch on August 29th. But that&#8217;s not all that it&#8217;s coming to, with the game also slated to release on PC, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S. And as of today, we can share that the game is getting a very exciting DLC in 2026. A Sega Villains DLC stage! Better yet, the first big bad boss in the Sega Villains stage is none other than Dr. Eggman himself! Here&#8217;s some details: The first challenger stepping forward to take on Joe Musashi is the evil genius from the Sonic the Hedgehog™ series, Dr. Eggman. Pre-order the Digital Deluxe&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/18/fight-iconic-baddies-in-shinboi-art-of-vengeance-sega-villains-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Next Herobeat Studios Game is Rogue-lite Adventure Rewilders: The Lost Spring</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/18/the-next-herobeat-studios-game-is-rogue-lite-adventure-rewilders-the-lost-spring/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Extinction to Corruption &#160; I hadn&#8217;t actually played Endling &#8211; Extinction is Forever, and usually I stop listening when things like BAFTA awards are thrown at me. I usually prefer finding a compelling new game on my own. Despite that, I&#8217;m actually quite intrigued after learning about the latest game by Herobeat Studios, the team behind Endling. Now they&#8217;re working on something called Rewilders: The Lost Spring. It&#8217;s a mix of genres, including rogue-lite, creature collector and even a little Metroidvania. The game is all about restoring a corrupted land, finding and reuniting your family and fighting dangerous monsters as you explore. Best of all, it&#8217;s slated to release on PC and consoles. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Rewilders: Players embody Abi, a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/18/the-next-herobeat-studios-game-is-rogue-lite-adventure-rewilders-the-lost-spring/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP's resident genie fanboy reviews Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. A once-lost adventure brought to beautiful life by the talented team at WayForward.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drop Duchy&#8217;s First DLC Offers Its Most Intriguing Faction Yet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Between this free update and The Tribe DLC, there’s never been a better time to check out Drop Duchy.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Primal Planet Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fans of the Metroidvania genre digging through the loads of solid but uninspired games being made these days will find that Primal Planet rises above most of the pack.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive Horrors With a Friend in Little Nightmares III Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/16/survive-horrors-with-a-friend-in-little-nightmares-iii-trailer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Horror is Tough, Bring a Friend &#160; October is really shaping up to be exceptional for gaming this year. There&#8217;s a lot of horror on the horizon, but perhaps one of the most exciting examples is Little Nightmares III, by Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games. They just shared a new trailer showcasing some of the horrifying areas featured in the game, which include The Candy Factory, Carnevale and Necropolis. Little Nightmares III is the first game in the series to offer co-op play, which is sure to help make the horrors a little more tolerable. Best of all, the game is coming to pretty much everything on October 10th. That includes PC, Nintendo Switch &#38; Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S! But don&#8217;t&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/16/survive-horrors-with-a-friend-in-little-nightmares-iii-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready For Terror This Halloween With Feardemic: Horror Bundle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Such Delicious Horror! &#160; One of my favorite times of year is the spooky season of October, capped off by Halloween. It&#8217;s the perfect time of the year for the dark, bloody and macabre, and that&#8217;s exactly what GS2 Games and Feardemic are bringing us with the Feardemic: Horror Bundle. It&#8217;s coming physically to Switch and PS5, and brings a trio of horror-filled games &#8211; Burnhouse Lane, Dagon: Complete Edition and No Son of Mine. Here&#8217;s more details about each title: Life in the country sounds like a dream for agency nurse Angie Weather. Fresh air, open vistas, peace and quiet – what&#8217;s not to love? Well, for one thing, the malevolent forces are plaguing Angie&#8217;s new home. She just wants to carry out her&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/15/get-ready-for-terror-this-halloween-with-feardemic-horror-bundle/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive Cyberpunk Dystopia Next Month in Tokyo Underground Killer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Bloody Good Time &#160; We&#8217;ve all played plenty of violent cyberpunk adventures, but I haven&#8217;t played nearly so many set in Tokyo. But that&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;re getting from Phoenix Game Productions, Gone Shootin and 3DM Games called Tokyo Underground Killer. It&#8217;s bringing bloody mayhem to Steam starting on September 26th. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Tokyo Underground Killer: Players step into the role of Kobayashi, the feared &#8220;Shinjuku Vampire&#8221; — a notorious assassin for Japan&#8217;s most powerful crime syndicate, Gokuraku. Cut your way through Tokyo&#8217;s back alleys in lightning-fast sword fights, harness 10 supernatural Blood Skills to summon fire tornadoes or drain enemies&#8217; life force, and master unlockable abilities to defeat 10 uniquely challenging bosses. The game is fully voiced in English&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/15/survive-cyberpunk-dystopia-next-month-in-tokyo-underground-killer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pixelated RPG Cladun X3 Coming to PC &#038; Consoles in September</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/15/pixelated-rpg-cladun-x3-coming-to-pc-consoles-in-september/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pixel Power! &#160; There&#8217;s lots of RPGs out there where you play the unlikely hero who saves the world. Which is why I&#8217;m happy that the latest entry in the Cladun series, Cladun X3, is flipping the script. You&#8217;re a villain trying to conquer a world named Arcanus Cella. And the game is coming digitally to PC, Nintendo Switch and PS4/5 on September 26th! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Cladun X3: Villains from near and far have been summoned to Arcanus Cella to participate in a cutthroat death game in the name of achieving world peace. You are one of those villains. To survive this dangerous death game, you&#8217;ll need to power up your strength and venture into the depths of mysterious dungeons. Conquer&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/15/pixelated-rpg-cladun-x3-coming-to-pc-consoles-in-september/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Stop Motion Shmup Platypus Reclayed Blasts to September Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Freaking Stunning Claymation &#160; I try and stay abreast of worthwhile Shmups, but even then I had never heard of the original Platypus. Thankfully, the past has caught up to the future, and now Claymatic Games and Anthony Flack are bringing the game to modern consoles and PC as Platypus Reclayed. This stunning, stop motion Shmup is arriving on September 18th. Here&#8217;s why you should get excited now: 23 years after its first appearance, the iconic indie shoot ‘em up Platypus is coming back, better than ever! Led by the original creator Anthony Flack, alongside the talented Claymatic team, Platypus Reclayed isn&#8217;t just a simple remaster—it&#8217;s a complete revamp. Reprogrammed from scratch and updated for modern hardware, Platypus Reclayed is moulded from the ground up&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/stop-motion-shmup-platypus-reclayed-blasts-to-september-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slay Monsters This Autumn When Deathless. The Hero Quest Hits Consoles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Slay Some Slavic Monsters &#160; Last year, I got the chance to really dive deep into a game called Deathless. Tales of Old Rus. Unique title aside, I was blown away by this gorgeous adventure full of Slavic folklore and complex deckbuilder combat. Since then, the game has added more playable characters and content, and updated the title to Deathless. The Hero Quest. Now, it&#8217;s been announced that the game is coming to consoles in Autumn of 2025. Specifically, Deathless. The Hero Quest is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X&#124;S and Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s all you need to know about Deathless. The Hero Quest: Developed by 1C Game Studios and published by Fulqrum, this highly fantastical reinterpretation of Slavic folklore, lets players choose from four&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/slay-monsters-this-autumn-when-deathless-the-hero-quest-hits-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enter &#038; Exit the Gungeon Hit Mobile</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bullet Hell Classics Get Upgraded Ports Devolver Digital has released both Enter the Gungeon and its arcade spin-off Exit the Gungeon on mobile devices, with updated features tailored for handheld play. The launch brings Dodge Roll’s acclaimed bullet hell dungeon crawler and its 2D platformer follow-up to a broader audience beyond their original console and PC platforms. The new mobile edition of Enter the Gungeon includes touch-optimized controls, online cooperative multiplayer, and a new playable character, the Lamb from Cult of the Lamb, featuring abilities inspired by the cult-sim hit. Originally released in 2016, Enter the Gungeon earned critical praise for its blend of roguelike structure, high-intensity combat, and inventive gun-themed enemies. Exit the Gungeon, first launched in 2020 and previously exclusive to Apple Arcade,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/enter-exit-the-gungeon-hit-mobile/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dark Deity 2 Marches to Nintendo Switch in September</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sword &#38; Axe Unite Once More! &#160; As a big fan of tactical mayhem in the vein of series like Fire Emblem, I recently enjoyed an indie title called Dark Deity. By Sword &#38; Axe LLC, it wasn&#8217;t perfect, but it was still colorful and fun, with a wide cast of enjoyable characters and engaging tactical mayhem. While the sequel has been on PC for a few months now, we have exciting news. On September 4th, Dark Deity 2 comes to Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some more details about the tactical adventure: In Dark Deity 2, players lead a band of legendary heroes into a world on the brink of war. As the newly formed Eternal Delegation, Gwyn and Riordian—descendants of the original game&#8217;s protagonist—players will&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/dark-deity-2-marches-to-nintendo-switch-in-september/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Marvelous Unveils Faction Videos for Titanic Scion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sci-fi Mech Sequel Highlights Allies, Enemies Marvelous USA has released two new faction spotlight videos for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, introducing the Reclaimers and the Neun ahead of the game’s September 5, 2025 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PC via Steam. Set in a future where genetically altered humans called Outers dominate from orbital stations, the Reclaimers are a loose alliance of fighters opposing the ruling Sovereign Axiom regime. While they ally with protagonist Nova, tensions remain due to Nova’s Outer heritage. The newly released video details their diverse cast and motivations. The second video focuses on the Neun, formally the Special Services 9th Division an elite Axiom military unit of nine powerful Outers, dubbed the “Demons of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/marvelous-unveils-faction-videos-for-titanic-scion/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 8/14/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Magical New Download &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s kind of amazing how close we are to PAX West right now. Normally I&#8217;d bemoan how today&#8217;s Nintendo Download isn&#8217;t super packed, but given how busy I&#8217;m going to be in a couple weeks, it&#8217;s really not an issue. That said, there&#8217;s still some fun stuff to check out in the Nintendo Download for 8/14/25, including a couple very different sports-themed games, some sweet music and digital adventures. Let&#8217;s get started with a sports game that reimagines athleticism. Wheel-y Inventive &#160; Typically, I&#8217;m not really interested in sports games. We&#8217;ve all seen and played them before, right? But not so with Drag x Drive. It totally reimagines the control scheme, and has you control an athlete that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/14/nintendo-download-for-8-14-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>OFF Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPP reviews OFF, an utterly strange, revitalized cult classic from Mortis Ghost and Fangamer. Well worth the price of admission, despite some small issues.]]></description>
		
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		<title>InSpades Shares Debut Title, Everlast: Undying Tale</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Rousing New Adventure &#160; If you&#8217;re eager for a return to adventures like Runescape or Guild Wars, you might enjoy a new adventure coming in Q2 2026 called Everlast: Undying Tale. It&#8217;s the debut title from indie team InSpades, and will be offering an alpha playtest in the near future. For now, here&#8217;s what we can share about the game coming to Steam: Solo, with friends, or in public servers, explore the Kingdom of South Umbardom, craft, quest, and balance the ever-growing strength of an eldritch curse that threatens to consume you. Wishlist Everlast: Undying Tale on Steam, and get ready for its first alpha playtest, coming soon! With a robust skill system including classics like fishing, blacksmithing, and tailoring, players will explore to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/13/inspades-shares-debut-title-everlast-undying-tale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Secret of Weepstone Slays Unwary Gamers First at PAX West</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/13/the-secret-of-weepstone-slays-unwary-gamers-first-at-pax-west/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[DreadXP Goes Full Dungeon Crawler &#160; I have written up a lot of games published by DreadXP. But none of them has been quite like The Secret of Weepstone. Typically I expect super creepy horror games from the publisher, but this doesn&#8217;t appear to be that. What it is, though, is a black and white dungeon crawler RPG inspired by tabletop games like Dungeon &#38; Dragons! And it&#8217;s coming to PC next year, with a demo available for attendees of this year&#8217;s PAX West. Here&#8217;s a few more details about this unique adventure from Talesworth Game Studio and DreadXP: In the shadow of a crumbling abandoned keep lies the forsaken village of Weepstone. Once a thriving settlement, it now withers in silence, fields barren, crops&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/13/the-secret-of-weepstone-slays-unwary-gamers-first-at-pax-west/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Whimsical Crowdfunded Platformer Dono&#8217;s Tale Coming in 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hatching a New Hero Next Year &#160; One of the games I absolutely adored growing up was Yoshi&#8217;s Island. Sure, the sequels are mixed at best, but that first game took a character we thought we already knew and reimagined them in a compelling new way. Now, it looks as though Super Item Studios has recaptured some of that magic with a new game that got fully funded on Kickstarter in a mere 72 hours. That game is called Dono&#8217;s Tale. It&#8217;s a game about a chonky little dragon, and it looks to have some Yoshi&#8217;s Island DNA, as well as Kirby and others for good measure. Meaning it&#8217;s cute, charming and full of unexpected ideas. Here&#8217;s some specifics about the game: In Dono&#8217;s Tale,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/whimsical-crowdfunded-platformer-donos-tale-coming-in-2026/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Shares Zoological Society Partnership</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When Art Impacts Life for the Better &#160; There are times I wonder about the lasting impact a videogame can make on the world. Sure, we love them, but what if a game could actually make the world a better place? Well, it looks like Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has done just that, and the game isn&#8217;t even out yet! Here&#8217;s some details about Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar partnering with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland: All net proceeds from the new Pine Hoverfly Outfit Set DLC, which includes a new in-game sweater, beanie and glider will directly support the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and their crucial invertebrate conservation efforts. To provide an in-depth look at this impactful collaboration, a short&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar-shares-zoological-society-partnership/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GTA IV: Liberty City&#8217;s Finest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Davie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[GTA IV turned GTA into a more grounded franchise where storytelling and immersion became just as engrossing as wrecking up open-world sandboxes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Double Dragon Gaiden Adds 2 New Playable Fighters via Free DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Double Your Dragon, Double Your Fun! &#160; Today, fans of Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons are getting a most welcome gift in the form of another DLC character pack adding two new fighters. Better yet, it&#8217;s totally free, and brings some fascinating brawlers to the pixelated beat &#8217;em up. Those include Evil Marian and Super Anubis. Here&#8217;s some details about the game and both fighters: Evil Marian Once a trusted ally, Marian is now under the grip of an unknown, malevolent force. Cold and distant, she floats above the ground, lashing out with psychic blasts and violent telekinesis. Her eyes are vacant, her voice devoid of emotion—something ancient has taken hold of her&#8230;and it&#8217;s not letting go. Super Anubis For years, whispers claimed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/double-dragon-gaiden-adds-2-new-playable-fighters-via-free-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fallen City Brawl Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fallen City Brawl Review: A Crunchy Throwback To The Arcade Era That Just Misses The Mark &#160; Retro game fans are eating well this month. From the stellar 16-bit shooter Earthion by Yuzo Koshiro&#8217;s Ancient to the upcoming 2D ninja throwback Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it’s starting to feel like 1994 all over again. Riding that same wave of nostalgia, Fallen City Studio and publisher Eastasiasoft present Fallen City Brawl, a side-scrolling beat-&#8217;em-up that aims to channel the spirit of genre staples like Streets of Rage, Final Fight, and Capcom&#8217;s The Punisher. But while the developers’ passion for these classics is clear, uneven production values and a generally unfinished feel prevent Fallen City Brawl from rising to the level of its inspirations. &#160; Cleaning Up&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/fallen-city-brawl-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Abyssus Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/abyssus-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Abyssus Review: Friends Who Slay Together Stay Together Multiplayer shooters, which are designed around partying up and blowing away foes, have become a hugely popular genre. Titles like Deep Rock Galactic, Vermintide, and many more ask players to run through endless hordes of enemies while gathering loot and powering up their characters. Abyssus is the latest entry in this space, with a cool twist on building your characters and a strong influence from popular games like Hades and even Vampire Survivors. It’s mostly quite successful, even if there is still work to do before it will be fully ready to take on the genre’s titans. &#160; A Strong First Impression &#160; Abyssus quickly grabbed me with a strong look and cool style. The developers have&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/abyssus-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ra Ra BOOM Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ra Ra BOOM Review: A Genre Blend That Largely Works I love that we’re getting so many cool beat ‘em ups decades after the genre felt all but dead. Ra Ra BOOM is one of the latest, blending elements of the genre with run and gun shooters in a way that mostly works, even if the action never quite reaches the level of the best games in the genre. &#160; Ninja Cheerleaders To The Rescue &#160; Ra Ra BOOM puts you in the shoes of four ninja cheerleaders living in space after an evil AI took over the Earth. Humanity has been on the run for a long time, but when the AI catches up to them, they know that their only hope is to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/ra-ra-boom-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Killing Floor 3 Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Killing Floor 3 Review: A Series That Forgot What Made It Fun Killing Floor 3 plays like a series trying to modernize itself into harmlessness. I loved the first two for their grimy personality and scrappy improvisation. This one keeps the headshot candy, polishes the gore, and slips a live‑service grind over the top that sands down the weird edges. The result is competent, frequently pretty, and rarely memorable. The loop is familiar on paper. Clear waves, spend between rounds, push into harder tiers. The twist is a cross‑match economy that asks you to farm materials for weapon attachments while also climbing perk trees. That sounds like long‑term depth. In practice the runs blur together, the upgrades feel like chores, and the meta asks for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/12/killing-floor-3-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Earthion Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/11/earthion-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earthion Review: Ancient And Yuzo Koshiro Push Blast Processing To Its Limits Legendary video game composer and designer Yuzo Koshiro’s studio, Ancient, was behind some of the most iconic titles on the SEGA Genesis, including Streets of Rage 2 and Beyond Oasis. Now, more than thirty years later, they’ve returned with Earthion, a new shoot-&#8217;em-up developed natively for Sega’s 16-bit console. While the game won’t land on the Genesis until early next year, it’s already available on Steam, allowing PC players to experience its fast-paced action and pixel-perfect production values. With sharp visuals, varied stages, and a high-energy chiptune soundtrack, it’s a must-play for shooter fans and a reminder of the lasting appeal of one of Sega’s most beloved systems. You&#8217;ve Got A Doctorate In&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/11/earthion-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Jamboy is Coming to Switch and PC in September, Demo Available Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Stomach-Churning Adventure &#160; Today is a good day to be a fan of platformers. Nakama Game Studio, who you might know from their recent Bubble Ghost Remake, have a brand new adventure coming to PC and Switch on September 25th. It&#8217;s called Jamboy, a Jelly-cious Hero. While I hate waiting, the good news is that there&#8217;s a free eShop demo available starting today for Jamboy. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Jamboy: In Jamboy, players take control of a doughy hero who &#8211; along with his faithful companion Billy &#8211; has been swallowed by the giant Damien. Inside this biological labyrinth, you&#8217;ll traverse fleshy tunnels and face off against foody-fiends in a stomach‑churning mash‑up of action, platforming, and surreal comedy. The game offers two&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/08/jamboy-is-coming-to-switch-and-pc-in-september-demo-available-now/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kick Butt Against Endless Hordes in Karate Survivor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Martial Arts Get a Rogue-Lite Facelift &#160; Although I&#8217;m fond of rogue adventures, I&#8217;m not quite as happy with the newfangled Bullet Heaven genre. But today, Alawar is mixing the two in a martial arts-infused game called Karate Survivor. It released last year on PC, and as of August 28th, it&#8217;s coming to Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox consoles! Here&#8217;s some particulars about Karate Survivor: In Karate Survivor, the world is your weapon. If you see a dumpster, kick it forward. If there&#8217;s a baseball bat on the ground, pick it up and start swinging. You&#8217;ll need to get creative with your martial arts skills as endless waves of bad guys flood the streets and rooftops. In true roguelite fashion, though, obtain cards to power up&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/08/kick-butt-against-endless-hordes-in-karate-survivor/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>LRG Opens Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Pre-Orders Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dancing Back to Limited Run Games &#160; If you&#8217;re not a crazy diehard genie fan like myself, there&#8217;s a good chance you haven&#8217;t already ordered a physical copy of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution on GBA. And that&#8217;s totally fine! Especially since starting today, Limited Run Games has opened up a second round of pre-orders for the game, this time for PC and modern consoles. That pre-order period lasts from today until September 7th on the LRG storefront. Better yet, there&#8217;s going to be three different physical editions this time around. Here&#8217;s the specifics: The physical version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is available in three enchanting editions. In addition to the Standard Edition ($34.99), which includes the game and manual, the Classic Edition ($64.99) includes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/08/lrg-opens-shantae-advance-risky-revolution-pre-orders-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enter the Deckbuilder Abyss in Decktamer in Q4 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Breed of Monster Catcher &#160; Today has been a day full of amazing games, so I&#8217;m gonna close my long coverage with a promising new deckbuilder. It&#8217;s called Decktamer, by Assemble Entertainment and Horizon Edge. It mixes monster catcher mechanics with rogue-like, deckbuilding and permadeath. And it&#8217;s coming to PC in Q4 of 2025! Here&#8217;s some more exciting details about Decktamer: Decktamer flips traditional deckbuilding on its head: every card is a living, breathing monster captured in battle. That means high-risk strategy, moral dilemmas, and deeply customizable tactics as you fuse, mutate, and evolve your allies to survive in an unforgiving world. Your deck is your team, and you must tame them to fight with them&#8230; but if they fall in battle, they&#8217;re&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/enter-the-deckbuilder-abyss-in-decktamer-in-q4-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Metroidvania Fun This Fall in The Good Old Days</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 80&#8217;s Are Back! &#160; Back at Anime Expo 2025, Aksys Games unveiled a bunch of promising new videogames. And now, one called The Good Old Days has a release window. It&#8217;s slated to release on Nintendo Switch this Fall. It&#8217;s a 2D Metroidvania that evokes 80&#8217;s pop culture and features attractive 2D artwork. Here&#8217;s some more details about The Good Old Days: Play as Sean, a boy swept into an unforgettable day in the fictitious city of Arostia. With his friends by his side and a heavy debt left by his missing father hanging over him, he has only one day to set things right. Explore hidden areas, uncover secrets, and master clever gameplay mechanics in a world packed with charm, challenge, and nostalgia.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/enjoy-metroidvania-fun-this-fall-in-the-good-old-days/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scoot Over! Is This Seat Taken? Available on Switch Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cozy Puzzling Takes a Load Off &#160; Though many of the games shown during the Indie World Showcase are coming out later, there were a couple of promising games that came out today. One of which is a cozy puzzle game called Is This Seat Taken? It&#8217;s by Poti Poti Studio and Wholesome Games Presents, and it&#8217;s available right now courtesy of mobile (Google Play and App Store), PC and Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some details about Is This Seat Taken?: Whether it&#8217;s the cinema, a crowded bus, a wedding reception, or a cramped taxi cab, every setting introduces new characters with specific tastes. A party guest with a sensitive nose won&#8217;t be happy sitting next to a stranger who&#8217;s wearing too much cologne. A sleepy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/scoot-over-is-this-seat-taken-available-on-switch-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive an Eldritch Life Sim in Neverway Next Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Something Spooky and Fresh &#160; Generally, I just skip past life sim or gardening adventures. But Neverway is more than a little different. Revealed during the Indie World Showcase, it&#8217;s sim game where you&#8217;re gardening as the herald of a monstrous deity. It mixes traditional simulation mechanics with fast-paced combat, and it&#8217;s coming from Coldblood Inc. and Outersloth next year to Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Neverway: After Fiona quits her job, she starts over on a farm … and becomes the immortal herald of a dead deity. Keep your life from falling apart in Neverway, a nightmarish life sim RPG, co-directed by the pixel artist from Celeste, with music by Disasterpeace. Fight in fast-paced combat as you explore this post-apocalyptic world&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/survive-an-eldritch-life-sim-in-neverway-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Evolve or Die in Glaciered this Winter, a Timed Switch 2 Exclusive</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Survive Despite the Odds &#160; Sometimes a game comes around that is a perfect example for why I love indies. That game today was Glaciered, revealed during the Indie World Showcase. It&#8217;s a futuristic tale from Studio Snowblind and Playism that&#8217;s going to be a timed console exclusive on Switch 2 this Winter. Here&#8217;s some truly captivating details about Glaciered: Earth, 65 million years in the future. The Everwinter has transformed the planet’s surface into a gigantic sheet of ice and a new species prospers in this age of glacier-covered seas. They are the Tuai, descended from birds and successors of the dinosaurs. Play as a Tuai in this futuristic aquatic action game where you’ll explore a mysterious underwater world and fight ferocious marine creatures&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/evolve-or-die-in-glaciered-this-winter-a-timed-switch-2-exclusive/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Little Kitty, Big City Adds Pet Creator</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free Update Adds Pet Customization Little Kitty, Big City will receive a free content update on August 27, introducing a new customization feature that lets players create a cat modeled after their real-life pets. The Picture Purrfect update was announced during the Nintendo Indie World showcase and will launch simultaneously on Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Alongside the new pet customization system, the update expands the game world with additional neighborhood areas, new characters, and more opportunities for exploration and playful chaos. These additions build on the game&#8217;s open-ended structure, which encourages players to complete quests, befriend other animals, and stir up mischief at their own pace. Originally launched in May 2024, Little Kitty, Big City has&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/little-kitty-big-city-adds-pet-creator/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tiny Bookshop Launches on Switch, PC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cozy Bookstore Sim Debuts Tiny Bookshop, a narrative-driven management game from developer neoludic games and publishers Skystone Games and 2P Games, surprise-launched today on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on Steam for $19.99. Players run a mobile seaside bookstore, stocking shelves, decorating the van, and steering branching conversations that can lead to multiple endings. The release touts a pastel art style, a relaxed original soundtrack, and upgradeable shop fittings that influence customer behavior. The drop was part of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, which closed with Tiny Bookshop’s “available now” trailer. Skystone Games, founded in 2020 by Diablo creator David Brevik and industry veteran Bill Wang, adds Tiny Bookshop to a catalog that already includes Spacelines from the Far Out, UNDYING, and Hellcard.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kyle Thompson&#8217;s Next Game is Well Dweller, Coming in 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Little Bird, Big Adventure &#160; One of the more exciting reveals from the Indie World Showcase was the next game from developer Kyle Thompson. I&#8217;ve played all three of Kyle&#8217;s games thus far (Sheepo, Islets and Crypt Custodian), and have enjoyed all of them, even though I feel something was lost in the transition to a top-down format in Crypt Custodian. But what really matters is that Kyle Thompson&#8217;s next game is going back to a 2D style in a little something called Well Dweller. It&#8217;s coming to Nintendo Switch from publisher Top Hat Studios next year, and looks to offer a spooky, atmospheric adventure where you play Glimmer, a tiny avian hero. Here&#8217;s some more details about Well Dweller: Deep within the forest, at&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/kyle-thompsons-next-game-is-well-dweller-coming-in-2026/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>BALL x PIT Launches October 15</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brick-breaking Roguelite Hits Game Pass Devolver Digital has announced that BALL x PIT, a genre-blending survival roguelite developed by Kenny Sun and Friends, will launch on October 15 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and Xbox Game Pass. A version for Nintendo Switch 2 is also slated for later in 2025. The release date was revealed during Nintendo&#8217;s Indie World showcase alongside a new trailer. The game first gained attention during June&#8217;s Steam Next Fest, where it ranked as the 12th most-played title, according to Steam’s event metrics. A playable demo remains available on Steam. BALL x PIT combines frantic brick-breaking mechanics with a survival-based roguelite structure. Players deploy and fuse over 60 types of randomized projectiles, referred to in-game as &#8220;balls&#8221;,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/ball-x-pit-launches-october-15/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Wonderful World in Herdling Later This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring the Herd Home Soon &#160; As someone who has been covering Herdling since it was first at PAX West, I&#8217;m pleased to share news today from the Indie World Showcase. There it was revealed that the game is also coming to Nintendo Switch, along with PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S and Game Pass. But what&#8217;s most exciting is that the wait for Herdling isn&#8217;t much longer, and it&#8217;s arriving on all consoles on August 21st! For those unfamiliar with this adventure from Panic and Okomotive, here&#8217;s a refresher: Head out on a grand alpine expedition with a herd of loveable beasts, as you ascend a mountain path, encounter eerie dangers and surprising obstacles, and forge your way to the mystery&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/explore-a-wonderful-world-in-herdling-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mina the Hollower is Coming to Switch 2, Demo Available on Switch 1 &#038; 2 Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Fun For Everyone &#160; The very first thing shared during today&#8217;s Indie World Showcase was that Mina the Hollower is coming to Switch 2! Which admittedly isn&#8217;t all that surprising, but it&#8217;s still worthwhile news. Now it&#8217;s coming to the original Switch, Switch 2 and PC on October 31st. Better yet, though, there&#8217;s a free demo available in the eShop for both Switch consoles today through the 21st. If you&#8217;re wondering whether or not Mina the Hollower is optimized for the new console, check this out: The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game also has support for 120 FPS! Whether you&#8217;re playing docked on a compatible TV, or handheld on the Nintendo Switch 2&#8217;s built-in screen, you can experience all the action at&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/mina-the-hollower-is-coming-to-switch-2-demo-available-on-switch-1-2-now/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 8/7/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Truly Radiant Nintendo Download! &#160; Well folks, for the second week in a row, Nintendo has seen fit to grace us with a Nintendo showcase the same day as the Nintendo Download. Which generally means there&#8217;s less for me to cover here, but not so this time. The Nintendo Download for 8/7/25 has several featured titles, musical app fun, My Nintendo promotions, sales, digital games and more to enjoy. Let&#8217;s start with a Shmup blast from the past. &#160; Blast to Basics &#160; One of the series I grew up with was Gradius. Admittedly I wasn&#8217;t particularly good at the games, but I enjoyed them anyhow. Now as an adult, I can actually appreciate games like GRADIUS ORIGINS. Not only does this collection feature&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/07/nintendo-download-for-8-7-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>VILE: EXHUMED Released as a Free Download After Steam Ban</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Truly VILE Decision &#160; I&#8217;ve covered a lot of horror games on behalf of HPP over the years, and I&#8217;ve been especially fond of the experimental, risk-taking fare from publisher DreadXP. I&#8217;ve also covered a game called VILE: EXHUMED since it was first announced as VILE: Director&#8217;s Cut. And what I never, ever expected was that the game wouldn&#8217;t even be allowed to release on Steam. But that&#8217;s just what has inexplicably happened. Here&#8217;s the short version: VILE: Exhumed was not banned for its use of gore, or its intense themes, but instead it was wrongfully banned for &#8220;sexual content with depictions of real people,&#8221; according to Valve. The game covers topics of assault, abuse, and entitlement, and uses a combination of FMV and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/06/vile-exhumed-released-as-a-free-download-after-steam-ban/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DmC: Devil May Cry is a Devilish Slice And Dice</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Davie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Devilish Delight Controversial by its very existence, DmC: Devil May Cry is a slice and dice &#8217;em up that swipes the name of a venerable videogame franchise, before it was given a Ninja Theory makeover that rattled many cages and ruffled many feathers. However, this risk-taking and controversy-causing provided DmC: Devil May Cry its unique voice. Along with its dazzling art style and more youthfully cocksure Dante, it managed to blaze its own sword-tipped trail despite all that&#8217;s borrowed from the Devil May Cry series. Let&#8217;s not sugarcoat it, the reactions of many DMC fans was astonishing when DmC: Devil May Cry landed in January 2013. Ninja Theory&#8217;s take on the nonchalant demon-demolishing devil-hunter was lambasted aplenty for Dante&#8217;s boyish good looks and that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/06/dmc-devil-may-cry-is-a-devilish-slice-and-dice/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Makes A Great First Impression</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jumping Right Into The Fray Daemon X Machina is a game that passed me by when it first released on Nintendo Switch back in 2019. It was one of those games I always meant to check out but somehow never managed to find the time for, even when it received a port to PC in 2020. After playing the opening hours of its sequel, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, I regret that. It makes a strong first impression with fast-paced action and an interesting world. Even without having played the original Daemon X Machina, I never felt lost or like I was missing out. That makes sense since Titanic Scion will release on a variety of platforms that the original isn’t available on, such as PS5&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/05/daemon-x-machina-titanic-scion-makes-a-great-first-impression/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Feels Like A Modern Classic In The Making</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maybe They Do Make Them Like They Used To Fans of beat ‘em ups have to be in heaven. After the genre seemed to be all but dead after the 16-bit era, classic beat ‘em ups saw a bit of a revival once indie games helped make 2D gaming cool again. Even then, though, games in the genre that were more than fine imitations of twenty-year-old titles were rare. Over the last five years, however, we’ve been treated to modern classics like Streets of Rage 4, Young Souls, the River City Girls series, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. These games take the best parts of a genre that most thought peaked decades ago and added modern sensibilities that work. The development team at&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/05/marvel-cosmic-invasion-feels-like-a-modern-classic-in-the-making/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Abyssus Feels Like A Great Time Under The Sea For You And Your Friends</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Below Games that let you just hang out with your friends and have a good time are everywhere recently. While the days of buddies crowding together on a couch are mostly gone, getting together on voice chat has never been more popular. Shooters like Deep Rock Galactic and Warhammer Vermintide have brought together class-based gameplay designed entirely around playing with a group of friends. Abyssus enters this emerging field with a different vibe and gunplay built around customizing your weapons. In my first hours with the game, I’ve seen a lot to like while also becoming very aware of some of its limitations. Abyssus features a look that stands out from most other shooters I’ve played, though perhaps with shades of the first&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/04/abyssus-feels-like-a-great-time-under-the-sea-for-you-and-your-friends/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cronos: The New Dawn Reveals Release Date and Opens Pre-Orders</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Dawn Coming Soon&#8230; &#160; There were a lot of pleasant surprises during the Nintendo Partner Showcase the other day, but for me, the biggest was the reveal that Cronos: The New Dawn is coming to Switch 2! Not to mention PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. And today, Bloober Team had an even more exciting detail to share &#8211; Cronos: The New Dawn is coming to PC and all consoles on September 5th! If that wasn&#8217;t enough, there&#8217;s also going to be digital and physical editions of the game. Here&#8217;s some particulars: A physical edition from Skybound Games for PS5 ($59.99 USD) will include a unique Traveler skin and access to a cache of valuable digital supplies, along with a set of collectible&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/08/01/cronos-the-new-dawn-reveals-release-date-and-opens-pre-orders/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Slices to Switch in August</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ninja Mayhem On the Horizon &#160; There&#8217;s a lot of understandable interest in one adventure right now called Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. But that ninja adventure won&#8217;t be alone for long, courtesy of the good folks at LizardCube (Streets of Rage 4). They announced during Nintendo&#8217;s Partner Showcase today that Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 29th! Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan. Besides Joe, the game will also feature his canine companion Yamato, a young upstart named Tomoe, Joe&#8217;s wife Naoko&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-slices-to-switch-in-august/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore the World as a Teeny Mouse in Hela Next Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tiny Stature, Big Hero &#160; While it&#8217;s true there were many big reveals during today&#8217;s Partner Showcase, I always try and pay attention to the stuff that gets skipped over. Games that didn&#8217;t get more than a minute of showtime, but which nevertheless look quite promising. Games like Hela. It&#8217;s set in a world of Scandinavian folklore, and you play as a witch&#8217;s familiar who&#8217;s trying to save her. Only problem? You&#8217;re just a wee mouse! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Hela: See the world through the eyes of a tiny yet brave mouse in a handcrafted world inspired by Scandinavian folklore. Explore magical forests and tranquil lakes, solve puzzles, and be a force for good in a land where heartwarming storytelling and the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/explore-the-world-as-a-teeny-mouse-in-hela-next-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Square Shares New Features in Final Fantasy Tactics &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ivalice Calling &#160; Let me just say, Square Enix really dominated much of Nintendo&#8217;s Partner Showcase earlier today. Not only did they reveal new games in Octopath Traveler 0 and a real-time adventure called The Adventures of Elliot, plus Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for Switch 2 and DRAGON QUEST I &#38; II HD-2D Remake, but they also had a new trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles! I have to say, I&#8217;m especially impressed by the voice acting in Ivalice Chronicles, especially as a fan who&#8217;s played all the other versions of Final Fantasy Tactics. It lends an air of gravitas to the fantasy adventure that&#8217;s matched by the musical design. Step into the story of ambition, betrayal, and honor&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/square-shares-new-features-in-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Goes Wild This November in DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reenact Epic Battles on Switch Consoles in November &#160; Earlier today, Nintendo had their latest Partner Showcase, which featured a bunch of promising looking games. One in particular came from Bandai Namco, who shared that Switch and Switch 2 consoles can enjoy frenetic battles this November in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. It&#8217;s being developed by Spike Chunsoft, who previously worked on DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI, and features some 180 different fighters to play as. Here&#8217;s a few more specifics about Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO: DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to new heights with enhanced mechanics and immersion. Each character&#8217;s unique Ki abilities and signature destructive powers are showcased, bringing the anime&#8217;s explosive energy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/nintendo-goes-wild-this-november-in-dragon-ball-sparking-zero/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 7/31/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wicked Magic &#160; Well guys, there&#8217;s good news and bad news today. The good news is, it&#8217;s time for another Download! The bad news is, Nintendo decided to have their latest Partner Showcase earlier today. Which naturally means there&#8217;s less stuff to cover this week than might be expected. Still, don&#8217;t count out the Nintendo Download for 7/31/25 yet! There&#8217;s a couple very different featured titles, more fun music, a classic that&#8217;s arrived on Nintendo Switch Online and more. But let&#8217;s start with something cozy and delicious for fans of Tolkien. Filthy Hobbitses&#8230; &#160; The works of J.R.R. Tolkien have been coloring my life since I was a young child, and yet I&#8217;ve never really played any games set in that universe. That could change&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/nintendo-download-for-7-31-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Square Enix Reveals HD-2D Duo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Octopath Prequel, New Action RPG Earlier today, Square Enix used Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to unveil two Team Asano projects coming to every major platform. Octopath Traveler 0, a standalone prequel to the 2018 hit, ships December 4 2025 with pre-orders live now, while The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales targets 2026 and offers a free Switch 2 demo starting today. Octopath Traveler 0 returns to Orsterra in HD-2D style but breaks new ground by letting players create a custom protagonist and rebuild a ruined hometown. Core series systems, like Path Actions and the Break/Boost combat loop, remain intact. Launch platforms include Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and PC (Steam &#38; Microsoft Store). Editions range from a standard package to a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/square-enix-reveals-hd-2d-duo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Yakuza Kiwami 2 Continues The Story Of The Dragon Of Dojima On Nintendo Switch 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Players Can Continue The Epic Journey For years Nintendo players missed out on the Yakuza series. After playing the eventual Switch port of Yakuza Kiwami, it wasn&#8217;t hard for me to see why. It simply didn&#8217;t run well on the platform. The good news though is that with the power of the Nintendo Switch 2, that&#8217;s started to change. Yakuza 0 Director&#8217;s Cut launched on the platform and it plays great there. It&#8217;s as good a place as any to start this journey, but with so many chapters I can understand players being hesitant to start along the path without knowing they&#8217;d be able to continue it. As of today, that&#8217;s a much smaller concern. During today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase it was announced&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/yakuza-kiwami-2-continues-the-story-of-the-dragon-of-dojima-on-nintendo-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Persona 3 Reload Is Set To Reload On Nintendo Switch 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Another Way To Play Persona 3 Reload, the long awaited remake of Persona 3, launched early last year on numerous platforms including the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Xbox One, and PC. It wasn&#8217;t available to players on Nintendo platforms though, presumably because the team at Sega and Atlus didn&#8217;t think it would run well enough on the original Nintendo Switch. We&#8217;re in a new era for Nintendo though with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and during this morning&#8217;s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase it was announced that Persona 3 Reload will launch on October 23rd with preorders starting today. Those who preorder will receive Persona 4 Golden background music which is a nice inclusion. The game&#8217;s expansion pass however which includes the Episode&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/persona-3-reload-is-set-to-reload-on-nintendo-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Groove Coaster Future Performers Hits Switch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[50-song Rhythm Action Debut TAITO has launched Groove Coaster Future Performers, a download-only rhythm game now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch for $49.99. The one-player release delivers 50 tracks spanning anime, J-pop, VTuber, Vocaloid, Touhou arrangements, and original compositions, all playable today via the Nintendo eShop. Gameplay keeps the series’ “music-roller-coaster” rails but moves to a full-width horizontal view for richer lighting and background effects, with select songs displaying their original music videos. Two modes cater to different skill levels: Basic uses four note types for newcomers, while Advanced adds nine for veterans. For the first time, a fully voiced story mode frames rhythm battles as a futuristic sport. Players, guided by protagonists Sendou Kakeru (voiced by Reiji Kawashima) and Himekawa Aria (Ayane Sakura), compete&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/groove-coaster-future-performers-hits-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turn-based RPG Sequel Unveiled Capcom used today’s Nintendo Direct to unveil Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new entry in its turn-based spin-off series. The game is set to launch in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X&#124;S, and Steam, with a reveal trailer already available. Set amid the crystal-blighted nations of Azuria and Vermeil, the story opens when a supposedly extinct Rathalos hatches alongside a second, ominous twin. Players, cast as Azuria’s heir and sole Rathalos Rider, join Vermeil’s Princess Eleanor to investigate the looming “Encroachment” and avert a war that echoes a 200-year-old civil conflict. Like its predecessors, Twisted Reflection centers on monster collection and turn-based combat rather than the real-time hunting of mainline Monster Hunter entries. The Stories&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-announced/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Furyu&#8217;s High School RPG Varlet Now Available To Pre-Order Digitally On Switch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Varlet is available to pre-order digitally on Switch, Deluxe Edition includes a digital art book, official soundtrack, costume DLC, and more &#160; Nintendo Switch digital pre-orders are now open for Varlet, Japanese developer FURYU&#8217;s recently announced high school RPG, which will be released worldwide on August 28, 2025, for consoles and PC via Steam. In addition to the Standard Edition version, a special Deluxe Digital Edition is available, which includes the following goodies: Digital Creative Artbook &#8211; An 80-page collection of illustrations that bring the eerie beauty and emotional complexity of Kousei Academy to life. Digital Special Album Official Soundtrack &#8211; This 53-track soundtrack features 13 vocal songs and 40 original background tracks composed by an all-star lineup; wotaku, NILFRUITS, OSTER project, Yoshida Yasei, Tadano&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/furyus-high-school-rpg-varlet-now-available-to-pre-order-digitally/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wordy Puzzle Game Great God Grove is Coming to SRG Storefront</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I Hope You Like Wordplay! \ Generally, there&#8217;s a good chance that most Super Rare Games titles are games I&#8217;ve previously heard of and long to play. This time, however, they surprised me with a game I&#8217;d never heard of, though one that looks quite interesting. Developed by LimboLane and originally published by Fellow Traveller, it&#8217;s called Great God Grove. Here&#8217;s some details about the game coming physically to Nintendo Switch: Once in a generation, the gods gather to postpone the apocalypse&#8230;but this time the god of communication went AWOL and started a bunch of godly fights. With the sky splitting open and gods in chaos, it&#8217;s up to YOU &#8211; the gods&#8217; mail-carrier &#8211; to suck up and launch speech bubbles, solve puzzles, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/wordy-puzzle-game-great-god-grove-is-coming-to-srg-storefront/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Risky Revolution Shares Deluxe Edition and Release Date</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shake Your Hair Out This August! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially a great day to be a Shantae fan. The good folks at WayForward have shared that not only is Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution coming to PC and consoles (Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S) on August 19th, but there&#8217;s also going to be a digital Deluxe Edition of the game. For $10 extra dollars, it nets you three sweet new costumes to power up your favorite genie. Here&#8217;s the specifics: Additionally, the Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Deluxe Edition has been revealed, which will launch alongside the Standard Edition digitally on all platforms. For a few extra gems, the Deluxe Edition adds three exclusive costumes (not sold separately) that change Shantae&#8217;s appearance and enhance&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/31/risky-revolution-shares-deluxe-edition-and-release-date/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review: A Triumphant Return When Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced early this year, many players could hardly contain their excitement. After all, it&#8217;s hard to blame them. There was a time when the series was considered the pinnacle of action games, but we hadn’t seen a new entry in over a decade, and the last games released didn’t seem like a great place to leave such a beloved franchise. I’m excited to check out Ninja Gaiden 4 as well, but in truth, I’ve been looking forward to a more under-the-radar entry in the franchise even more. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the series back into 2D, something we haven’t seen since the early 90s. The NES Ninja Gaiden offerings are also among the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/30/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dispel Ignorance With Words Today in Criss Cross Castle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magical Fun on Mobile Devices &#160; I don&#8217;t play a lot of mobile games, but when I do, they usually involve words. I&#8217;ve always loved crossword puzzles and Scrabble, and now there&#8217;s a game on iOS and Android devices called Criss Cross Castle. It&#8217;s a cute, rogue-lite word game from Simply Sweet Games. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Criss Cross Castle: In a land where the Illiterati have taken away the magic of written language, you must be the hero that restores the stories and tales of the Realm. This word puzzle adventure game by Simply Sweet Games is a spellbinding journey that will keep your mind sharp and is available now on the App Store and Google Play. Tackle different word puzzles to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/30/dispel-ignorance-with-words-today-in-criss-cross-castle/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Highlights How Much This Series Needs Fresh Ideas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking To The Past For New Ideas The team at Marvelous made a bizarre choice when they decided to remake a little-remembered DS entry in their Story of Seasons series. Grand Bazaar didn’t make much of a splash in 2010, and in truth, after playing through the first month on my new farm, I’m not certain it’s going to do so in 2025 either. Still, one part of this entry in particular has my attention consistently—the Bazaar itself. Most of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar feels much the same as any other game in the franchise. You’re the new farmer in town, and you have to rebuild your farm by gathering resources, farming, and getting to know the locals. Over time, you’ll create relationships with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/30/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar-highlights-how-much-this-series-needs-fresh-ideas/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Check In to Hotel Barcelona For Violent Fun This September</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SWERY + Suda51 = Delightful Madness &#160; Not too long ago, I was covering the Six One Indie showcase, and caught one of the featured games was a collaboration between Suda51 and SWERY. That game is called Hotel Barcelona, and it&#8217;s a totally crazy and over-the-top violent escapade from the iconic creators. Now, we can share that it&#8217;s coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on September 26th! Better yet, Hotel Barcelona is going to get a physical edition for both consoles courtesy of Nighthawk Interactive. You&#8217;re able to pre-order those now courtesy of Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart. But perhaps you want to know more what to expect from the game? If so, just keep reading: A deranged blend of horror,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/29/check-in-to-hotel-barcelona-for-violent-fun-this-september/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Disgaea 7 Complete Brings Feudal Mayhem to Switch 2 in October</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hinomoto Has Never Been Better &#160; Good news today for fans of demonic strategy adventures. NIS America shared that Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is coming to Switch 2 on October 10 as Disgaea 7 Complete! Which means it&#8217;s coming with the base game as well as all the DLC included in one package. Speaking of packages, Disgaea 7 Complete is also getting a pretty snazzy physical Deluxe Edition. Here&#8217;s some particulars: Disgaea 7 Complete Deluxe Edition includes a copy of the game for Nintendo Switch 2, a Mini Poster, and a Sticker Sheet ($69.99 USD). NIS America will also release Disgaea 7 Complete Ewwdo Edition which includes a Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, Collector&#8217;s Box, Lucky Slumber Cat figurine, and Nethertime Support&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/29/disgaea-7-complete-brings-feudal-mayhem-to-switch-2-in-october/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slime Rancher 2 Heads to Rainbow Island This September</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the Colors of Rainbow Island &#160; Good news if you&#8217;re a fan of colorful fun today. The good folks at Monomi Park have another game coming out this September 23rd on PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. And that game is none other than Slime Rancher 2! Even more exciting, in honor of 10 years of Slime Rancher games, there&#8217;s going to be a sweet physical edition with artwork by none other than Yusuke Naora. Plus, for a limited time, those who pre-order the physical edition of Slime Rancher 2 can get a digital download of the soundtrack. Here&#8217;s some more details about Slime Rancher 2 finally hitting 1.0 this September: The full release [v1.0] will be chock-full of new content&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/29/slime-rancher-2-heads-to-rainbow-island-this-september/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Toxic Crusaders Mops Up Baddies This December</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mutants and Mayhem, the Best Holiday Treats! &#160; Here at HPP, we&#8217;ve been covering Retroware&#8217;s Toxic Crusaders for a while now. But today, we have exceptional news. Toxic Crusaders finally has a release date! Retroware announced that it&#8217;s coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S this December 4th. A little early for Xmas, but still a wonderful present. Here&#8217;s a few more reasons you&#8217;ll want Toxic Crusaders in your stockings: The Toxic Crusaders are back to defend Tromaville against the evil Dr. Killemoff and his army of Radiation Rangers. With local co-op, you can grab up to four friends and take on the forces of Smogula across a variety of vibrant pixel-art levels. Choose from seven playable characters and dive&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/29/toxic-crusaders-mops-up-baddies-this-december/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Family Comes First in Primal Planet, a Prehistoric Metroidvania</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Emotional Journey Into Prehistory &#160; I&#8217;ll admit, I don&#8217;t usually use Reddit to discover upcoming games. But I just so happened to stumble upon one there called Primal Planet a couple weeks back. And wouldn&#8217;t you know it, this prehistoric Metroidvania by solo developer Seethingswarm and publisher Pretty Soon is officially out on Steam and GOG today! Keep reading for reasons you should check out Primal Planet: In Primal Planet, you play as a cave dweller on an alien world. Your mission is simple: protect your family in a world full of dangers. You carry your kid, hug your wife, and look after a baby dino orphan. But your companions aren&#8217;t helpless — they fight alongside you and often hold their own, sometimes even&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/28/family-comes-first-in-primal-planet-a-prehistoric-metroidvania/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learn How to Survive Palace Intrigue This Fall in Road To Empress</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/28/learn-how-to-survive-palace-intrigue-this-fall-in-road-to-empress/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Palace Intrigue Turned Choose Your Own Adventure &#160; BitSummit the 13th might be over, but that doesn&#8217;t mean HPP&#8217;s coverage of great games shown at that event has ended! Today, we&#8217;re sharing one from New One Studio called Road To Empress. It&#8217;s a choose your own adventure with Ultra HD 4K FMV and it blew away the audience at the event. Now, we can share that it&#8217;s slated to release in Fall 2025 on Steam, the App Store and Google Play! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Road to Empress: The game offers a groundbreaking first as a palace intrigue interactive experience centered on Wu Zetian, China&#8217;s only female emperor. With its stunning Tang Dynasty aesthetic, a narrative steeped in real history, over 100 branching&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/28/learn-how-to-survive-palace-intrigue-this-fall-in-road-to-empress/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Star Racer Is a Fast-Paced Love Letter to F-Zero</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Space: The Fastest Frontier &#160; Generally, you&#8217;re not going to find me covering a lot of racing games. And it&#8217;s not because I don&#8217;t like them exactly, it&#8217;s more that I&#8217;m pretty terrible playing most of them. I consistently get my butt handed to me by other players in each and every Mario Kart game, and F-Zero was so blazing fast that I pretty much didn&#8217;t even bother. Yet there&#8217;s still something undeniably compelling about the sci-fi style and art of F-Zero. So when I wrote up a game a while back called Star Racer, which was most definitely inspired by the classic racer, I was interested to get more hands on time with the adventure. Sure, that would probably mean falling to my death&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/28/star-racer-is-a-fast-paced-love-letter-to-f-zero/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive Cuddly Deckbuilder Terrors in Bearly Brave</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These Bears Will Cuddle You to Death &#160; Even though I grew up with one grandmother who loved teddy bears, I&#8217;ve always found them a little unsettling. Maybe it&#8217;s their cold, dead eyes, but something about their cuddly exterior doesn&#8217;t mesh with their vital essence. And now, courtesy of Barbaric Games, there&#8217;s a new bear-filled rogue-like deckbuilder coming to Steam called Bearly Brave. Not only does Bearly Brave feature lush and jaw-dropping hand drawn artwork, but it looks to mix in elements from popular examples of the deckbuilder genre. Here&#8217;s a few key details about the game: As you progress, unlock new cards and upgrades that create fresh synergies for future runs. Between battles, visit Grimble&#8217;s Toy Shop to trade buttons from defeated enemies for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/26/survive-cuddly-deckbuilder-terrors-in-bearly-brave/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shadow Labyrinth Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shadow Labyrinth Review: A Fascinating Idea That Comes Up Short I always appreciate when a game gets weird. There have been a million versions of Pac-Man over the last 45 years, and most of them don’t stand out from each other. The time Pac-Man was reimagined as part of a cosmic horror-themed Metroidvania stands out. Shadow Labyrinth puts players and Namco’s most famous character in an entirely new setting, blending elements of various Namco franchises into a package that I’ll definitely remember. While the setting will stay with me, though, I can’t say the same for actually playing Shadow Labyrinth. &#160; You&#8217;ve Never Seen Pac-Man Like This &#160; Shadow Labyrinth kicks things off by having your soul summoned into a body by Puck, a version&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/26/shadow-labyrinth-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Sleep For Kaname Date Wakes Up Today On Steam &#038; Switch Consoles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Calls For a Detective! &#160; I&#8217;ll just be honest &#8211; I know Spike Chunsoft more for the Zero Escape and Danganronpa series than AI: The Somnium Files. But given how addictive and compelling those games are, I think it&#8217;s safe to assume their next adventure game, No Sleep For Kaname Date &#8211; From AI: The Somnium Files might just be a lot of fun. The good news is, you can decide for yourself, since No Sleep For Kaname Date is out today in both North America and Europe on Switch, Switch 2 and Steam. Here&#8217;s what you can discover in the adventure: The critically acclaimed detective adventure series AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES has garnered praise from fans worldwide. A new entry in the series&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/26/no-sleep-for-kaname-date-wakes-up-today-on-steam-switch-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Reveals 2 Celestial Brawlers at SDCC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SDCC Shares Mighty Marvel Mischief &#160; One game I&#8217;ve been hyped for from pretty much the first reveal is MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. I&#8217;ve loved Marvel comics since I was little, and with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps today, I&#8217;ve been thinking a lot about celestial heroes. And wouldn&#8217;t you know it, at SDCC, Dotemu, Tribute Games and Marvel revealed two new celestial heroes are joining the scrum in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion &#8211; Beta Ray Bill and The Silver Surfer (the original version, if you were curious). Here&#8217;s some details about these mighty new fighters: As unveiled during the MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Deep Dive – A Nostalgia Driven Approach to your Favorite Characters panel, two newcomers debuted in a trailer featuring striking animation&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/marvel-cosmic-invasion-reveals-2-celestial-brawlers-at-sdcc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Consoles Get Icy Treat This September with Frostpunk 2 Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frigid Dystopia Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S &#160; Over the years, I&#8217;ve really gravitated to post-apocalyptic tales, where science fiction and grit helps humanity survive the bleakest of odds. But lately, these genres look less like a &#8220;what if&#8221; and more like an unfortunate certainty, given the stupidity and greed of our species at large. Thankfully, that doesn&#8217;t ruin the appeal of dystopian tales like those told in Frostpunk 2. Previously this strategy adventure from 11 bit Studios was well received on PC, and now it&#8217;s finally coming to consoles. Specifically, it&#8217;s coming to both PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on September 18th! And if you&#8217;re a Xbox Game Pass fellow, you&#8217;ll be able to play the game that way as well. If&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/consoles-get-icy-treat-this-september-with-frostpunk-2-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retroware Prepares to Share Mutant Fun at SDCC Panel this Saturday</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Radioactive Powerhouse &#160; One game I&#8217;ve been hyped since I first played it at the MIX is Toxic Crusaders. It was a colorful, instantly approachable beat &#8217;em up that was even better in a group. And now, Retroware has announced that they&#8217;ll be showcasing a new trailer and more at a panel at San Diego Comic Con. This panel is officially called &#8220;It&#8217;s Troma Time&#8221;, and it&#8217;ll happen Saturday, July 26th from 9 &#8211; 10AM in Room 25ABC. But you probably want a few more tidbits, so just keep reading! This Saturday, July 26, indie gaming and gloriously gory cult cinema will unite for It&#8217;s Troma Time, celebrating the infamous cult studios&#8217; 50+ year legacy. During the panel, which kicks off at 9PM PDT, studio&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/retroware-prepares-to-share-mutant-fun-at-sdcc-panel-this-saturday/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore the Unknown in January with The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trails Series Blasts Off! &#160; One series that&#8217;s garnered a lot of support over the years is The Legend of Heroes series of games. And today, NIS America just shared the release date for the latest one, called The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon! It&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch 1 &#38; 2 and PS4/5 this January 15th, 2026! Here&#8217;s some more particulars about this sure to be epic RPG adventure: Van Arkride and the members of Arkride Solutions are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian continent is at stake! The people of Zemuria await the launch of humanity&#8217;s first foray into space with bated breath. A sudden invitation from Marduk to cooperate in a high-tech training exercise sets&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/explore-the-unknown-in-january-with-the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Battlefield 6 Trailer Debuts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Modern Warfare Shooter Revealed Electronic Arts and its multi-studio Battlefield division have released the first trailer for Battlefield 6, confirming the franchise’s return to large-scale combined-arms warfare and a single-player campaign. The two-minute video introduces Pax Armata, a private military force bankrolled by former NATO states and positioned as the main antagonist. Footage shows urban firefights, tank assaults, and jet dogfights, underscoring the series’ trademark focus on player-driven destruction and squad tactics. Players will learn more on Thursday, July 31 (11:30 AM PDT / 2:30 PM EDT) when developers from Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect host a live multiplayer reveal on YouTube and Twitch. The broadcast promises first gameplay, map overviews, and a breakdown of new and returning modes, followed by creator-led streams from events in Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris, London, and Hong Kong. Battlefield 6 is billed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/battlefield-6-trailer-debuts/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Killing Floor 3 Launches Worldwide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Co‑op Horror Shooter Returns Tripwire Interactive has released Killing Floor 3 for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X&#124;S. Digital editions cost $39.99 (Standard), $59.99 (Deluxe), and $79.99 (Elite Nightfall), with physical Standard editions for consoles at the entry price. Set in 2091, 70 years after Killing Floor 2, the sequel drops up to six Nightfall specialists (or solo players) into dystopian arenas to repel Horzine Corporation’s evolved “Zeds.” Cross‑play is enabled across all platforms. Redesigned enemy AI, deeper dismemberment via the returning M.E.A.T. system, interactive environmental traps, and hundreds of weapon‑mod options aim to intensify the series’ trademark gore. Tripwire promises robust live support: new maps, perks, specialists, weapons, and enemies will roll out in the coming months. A brief pre‑launch delay allowed the team to integrate community feedback, and the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/25/killing-floor-3-launches-worldwide/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 7/24/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sliding Into a New Week &#160; I don&#8217;t know about you all, but I&#8217;m still in the head space where I can&#8217;t stop thinking about Donkey Kong Bananza. But the Download won&#8217;t wait, so let&#8217;s cover some new games on Switch and Switch 2 courtesy of the Nintendo Download for 7/24/25! There&#8217;s a bunch of featured titles this week, some My Nintendo and Music App fun, digital darlings and more. But let&#8217;s start with a game you&#8217;ll want to play with a bunch of friends. &#160; From Bananas to Jam &#160; Though I&#8217;m not entirely sure how I feel about the upgrade pack system, Super Mario Jamboree + Jamboree TV looks to utilize it well, at the very least. Not only does the camera put&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/24/nintendo-download-for-7-24-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Donkey Kong Bananza Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Donkey Kong Bananza Review: Layers Upon Layers of Video Game Excellence &#160; Usually, when I pre-order a new console, it&#8217;s because there&#8217;s some blockbuster launch title I desperately want to play. But despite that, I broke my usual pattern this year for a game that wasn&#8217;t out when the Switch 2 released. No shade to Mario Kart World, which was a perfectly fun adventure, but that wasn&#8217;t why I waited in line several hours to secure my console on June 4th. No, the reason I waited was because I had to play Donkey Kong Bananza. Now that I&#8217;ve played the game for around 10 hours and rolled credits, I&#8217;m finally ready to share my thoughts. And the short version is, this was a game that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/23/donkey-kong-bananza-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bloober Team Reveals Terrifying Glimpse of Cronos: The New Dawn</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Horror That Reaches Across Time and Space &#160; Bloober Team is a name that&#8217;s well known in the horror sphere. And now, they have a truly disturbing, time-travel horror adventure coming to PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S in Fall 2025 called Cronos: The New Dawn. And today, they shared a big, gooey showcase of a trailer for Sector A-0, which contains Islands in the Mist and The Hospital. Here&#8217;s a taste of what to expect from the full game: As for what differentiates this horror game, besides the time travel mechanic, check this out: In Islands in The Mist, players navigate a mysterious liminal space where visibility is limited, tension is high, and danger lurks in every fog-drenched corner. Meanwhile, The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/23/bloober-reveals-terrifying-glimpse-of-cronos-the-new-dawn/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atelier Yumia x Tekken Colab Offers New Content and Costumes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready? FIGHT! &#160; The Atelier series has been around for a while now, but today Koei Tecmo &#38; Gust announced a startling and wonderfully weird new collaboration with Bandai Namco &#8211; the Atelier Yumia x Tekken colab! Not only does this offer some really attractive costumes for our heroes to try on, but it also offers a bunch of new content, as well as the The Art of Aladiss DLC. Here&#8217;s some more particulars about Atelier Yumia x Tekken: KOEI TECMO and developer Gust are bringing the action of the TEKKEN series, a popular 3D fighting franchise from Bandai Namco Entertainment, into their JRPG Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories &#38; the Envisioned Land. Fans can now download the collaboration items for free, which include&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/23/atelier-yumia-x-tekken-colab-offers-new-content-and-costumes/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review: A Classy Homage To The From Software Formula &#160; When we think about the most influential video games of all time, it&#8217;s easy to immediately jump to the original Super Mario Bros, Doom, Halo, and other similarly iconic titles that have helped shape the industry and establish the genres we know and love today. As the years roll on, I don&#8217;t think anyone can deny that it&#8217;s time we start to include From Software&#8217;s portfolio of work that they&#8217;ve produced since Demon&#8217;s Souls as part of that conversation. Think about it. What genre, outside of perhaps the rogue-like/lites, has become as overcrowded as the soulslike space? It feels like every couple of months, there&#8217;s another new soulslike vying for players&#8217; time, to the extent that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/23/wuchang-fallen-feathers-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Drifter Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Drifter Review: A Grimy Good Time Conspiracies are at the heart of many of the best adventure games ever, and they provide the backdrop for The Drifter, a new point-and-click game that does a great job of blending the best of both the past and future of its genre into a modern game that feels great and offers enough mystery to keep players intrigued from start to finish. While some of the answers later in the game left me a bit cold, I’m still glad I checked this one out. &#160; Out Of The Past &#160; After a massive family tragedy, Mick fell off the radar entirely by choice. He left his life behind and lost himself as far away from anything that would&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/23/the-drifter-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Back To Earth with Terra Memoria</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More Funky Music from the Team Behind Old School Musical &#160; I&#8217;ve never been to France, but I&#8217;ve always been a fan of their style and food. Now, thanks to indie team La Moutarde, I&#8217;m also a fan of French videogames. The first game by this scrappy team was one of my favorite rhythm adventures of all time, called Old School Musical. And while I wasn&#8217;t able to secure a review key for their latest, Terra Memoria, thankfully the kind folks at Super Rare Games made sure I got a physical copy of the cozy RPG! That all makes this an extra special Getting Physical, so please bear with me as I go over the fundamentals. Per usual, SRG sent the game in a surprisingly&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/22/getting-physical-back-to-earth-with-terra-memoria/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ratatan Takes the Gold at BitSummit, Event Returns Next May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fun For Everyone (in Kyoto) &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s good news, bad news time. The bad news is that BitSummit, the massively successful event held in Kyoto, is over for this year. But the good news is that it&#8217;s already announced a return date in May 2026. Better yet, with the show being over, there were many games that got well deserved awards, with the top honor going to Ratatan. Here&#8217;s some more highlights from BitSummit the 13th: The Vermilion Gate Award — BitSummit’s top honor — was awarded to Ratatan, the spiritual sequel to the long-dormant Patapon series which originally began on PlayStation Portable in 2007. Wrapping up the three-day event, BitSummit announced the return of the event in 2026, beginning on Friday, May&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/22/ratatan-takes-the-gold-at-bitsummit-event-returns-next-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death Standing 2: On The Beach Review: What&#8217;s Old Is New, Yet Somehow Still Old I didn’t really like Death Stranding. I can’t give you a perfect breakdown of the reasons behind why. I didn’t play enough to form a strong opinion on it, but the story failed to grab me, and the early hours of it felt like a slog as too many mechanics were thrown at me. After around five hours, I put it down and never returned to it. Based on that experience, I never expected to play Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, but the strong reaction and interesting trailers grabbed my attention, and right after release, I decided to jump in. I’m so glad I did, because unlike the first&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/22/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Sleep For Kaname Date &#8211; From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Sleep For Kaname Date &#8211; From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Review: A Fun Step Backwards When a series makes a major change, there will inevitably be those who love the way it switches up the formula and those who don’t. The second game in the AI: The Somnium Files series made a major change, moving the protagonist of the first game, Kaname Date, into a side role and elevating other characters to the leads. For me, it was a resounding success. Kaname Date is a lot, and some of the series’ worst instincts are tied up in his character. He can be funny, but I found him far more enjoyable in smaller doses. It was part of why I absolutely loved the sequel after&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/22/no-sleep-for-kaname-date-from-ai-the-somnium-files-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Has Perfected Its Own Formula with the Switch 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Consistency That Keeps Getting Better I’ve been on the treadmill with the Switch 2 for over a month now. Mario Kart World carried me through the first 30 days almost by itself, but lately I’ve been mixing it up. An hour might start with pushing my Mario Kart matchmaking rating, then drift into a set of Mario Tennis Aces, maybe a match or two of Mario Strikers, and more recently, a runaround in Donkey Kong Bananza. Bananza feels like it should have launched with the console, but even now it feels like a statement. These games make the treadmill feel like less of a chore, but the more I play, the more I keep noticing what makes the Switch 2 feel special. The Steam Deck&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/22/nintendo-has-perfected-its-own-formula-with-the-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive Deadly Human Traps in ION Shift This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evade and Destroy &#160; Have you ever watched a movie in the Alien franchise and thought the humans were the villains? Well, apparently developer Electro Soul saw things that way, since in ION Shift you&#8217;ll play an alien trapped in a human facility full of dangers. It&#8217;s the next game published by Flynn&#8217;s Arcade, and it&#8217;s coming to Nintendo Switch on July 31st. Here&#8217;s a few more details about ION Shift: ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery. Experience an adrenaline-fueled combat system like never before, featuring dynamic dashes, strategic throwables, and sandbox-style arenas. Dash through the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/19/survive-deadly-human-traps-in-ion-shift-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slash Away All Competition This October in GIGASWORD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Buster Sword Has Nothing on GIGASWORD &#160; Not too long ago, Akupara Games was celebrating their 8th anniversary when they revealed a new Metroidvania called GIGASWORD. And now, we can finally share that the wait for its release isn&#8217;t that far off. GIGASWORD is coming to PC on October 2nd! Here&#8217;s some more details for this game by Studio Hybrid: Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn in this action-puzzle metroidvania where the might of the sword will determine all. As tensions rise in Thoenhart, a city plagued by famine and disease, the humans within set their hopes on a final solution: invade the ancient tower Nestrium, slay the Nocturne, and take the God Crystal, Gnosis, for themselves. Said to grant&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/19/slash-away-all-competition-this-october-in-gigasword/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Yakuza 0 Director&#8217;s Cut Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yakuza 0 Director&#8217;s Cut Review: The Perfect Place To Start Yakuza 0 is the game that made me fall in love with perhaps my favorite series. After putting off the series for years, strong word of mouth started me on a journey that has led to me playing one or two games in the series every single year. Having now played every game released in the US except for Yakuza 6 and this year’s Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Yakuza 0 remains my favorite. This origin story for both Kiryu and Majima takes players back in time and establishes how they became the Dragon of Dojima and the Mad Dog of Shimano, respectively. It’s still the best place to jump into this series, and Yakuza 0&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/19/yakuza-0-directors-cut-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review: Just Keep Skating When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 released in 2020, it was the perfect moment for one of gaming’s best franchises to make a return. People were still widely stuck at home, and a heavy dose of nostalgia tied to an absolutely killer video game was just what the doctor ordered. It helped that they were based on some of the best video games ever made, but Activision’s update of these classics did a wonderful job of capturing what made them great in the first place and bringing them into the modern day. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 felt like a no-brainer after that game’s success, but game development gets weird,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/18/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-4-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Persona 4 Revival Opens Wishlisting Amidst Franchise Sale</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inaba Beckons Once More &#160; You don&#8217;t need to know this, but the game that really got me into the Persona series was Persona 4 Golden. I didn&#8217;t know what to expect, and wound up falling in love with the sleepy and cursed town of Inaba and its inhabitants. Now that game is getting a hell of a facelift in Persona 4 Revival, which is coming to Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. Here&#8217;s some details about the game: A remake of the modern classic RPG, Persona 4 Revival features updated visuals within the rural town of Inaba. Arriving as a transfer student, you&#8217;ll experience an unforgettable year with new friends you meet along the way. However, rumors of bizarre murders and a mysterious TV&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/17/persona-4-revival-opens-wishlisting-amidst-franchise-sale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 7/17/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paint By Numbers &#160; Well folks, I think it&#8217;s fair to say I&#8217;ve gone bananas, and that&#8217;s without even opening my copy of Donkey Kong Bananza yet! Having said that, picking up my copy from the store did take some time today, which is why the Nintendo Download for 7/17/25 is running a bit later than usual. Thankfully, there&#8217;s so many amazing games this week that it&#8217;s worth the wait. Not only are there some great featured titles, there&#8217;s pre-orders, Nintendo Music app tunes, a publisher sale and more. But let&#8217;s start with the big banana himself, the one and only DK! &#160; Barrels Of Fun &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a Nintendo fanboy, I don&#8217;t necessarily go crazy for every major release. But one that&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/17/nintendo-download-for-7-17-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Face the Darkness With SRG and Vigil: The Longest Night</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Withstand a World Without Sunlight &#160; As a devoted Metroidvania fan, I usually try my darndest to play every worthy example of the genre. Yet somehow, I managed to miss a compelling one called Vigil: The Longest Night. Developed by Glass Heart Games, it mixes horror and dark action with the genre. And now, courtesy of Super Rare Games, it&#8217;s coming physically to Nintendo Switch next week! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the spooky Metroidvania: Vigil: The Longest Night is an action horror RPG set in a world without sunlight. Battle through the Longest Night as Leila, a member of the Vigilant Order, and uncover the truth behind the eternal darkness. Find and wield different weapons with unique combat style. Upgrade your equipment through&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/17/face-the-darkness-with-srg-and-vigil-the-longest-night/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fretless &#8211; The Wrath of Riffson Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fretless &#8211; The Wrath of Riffson Review: Rock Out and Defeat Corporate Greed &#160; I&#8217;ve said it before, I&#8217;ll say it again &#8211; I&#8217;m not a particularly &#8220;metal&#8221; person in real life. I&#8217;m usually mellow and soft-spoken. But I sometimes transform into a brash, foul-mouthed rock star when I play video games. And that&#8217;s the spectacular vibe that Fretless &#8211; The Wrath of Riffson achieves. Fretless is about how music shapes our lives, and how corporate greed tries to twist it into something they can sell. It&#8217;s a game with intricate pixelated art, lots of humor, and rhythmic turn-based RPG battles. Overall I really enjoyed this GuitaR-PG, even if a few issues held the game back from a perfect score. Humble Beginnings &#160; I&#8217;ll start&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/17/fretless-the-wrath-of-riffson-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Soft Source Shares Several Compelling Titles at BitSummit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dreams Become Reality &#160; This year, I was thrilled to get the opportunity to cover BitSummit a bit more closely than in previous years. Though still covering it remotely (next time, Kyoto), this year I got to talk with many interesting publishers about the projects they&#8217;re bringing to the market. One that had a bunch of compelling titles was Soft Source. I knew them from my earlier coverage of a game called DreadOut Remastered Collection. While this article will only focus on their titles that are being revealed as part of the event, I promise they have more exciting stuff in the works. For now, we&#8217;re focusing on four totally different titles. Those include As I Began To Dream, Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch, Kejora&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/16/soft-source-shares-several-compelling-titles-at-bitsummit/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Review: A Modern Classic Expanded &#160; When I originally played Sea of Stars, I was blown away by not only how well it captured the spirit of SNES-era JRPGs, but also by how it managed to evolve the genre through adding exploration and dungeon-delving that had more in common with The Legend of Zelda than your typical JRPG. It was an incredibly liberating approach to JRPG design that moved the genre onwards in meaningful ways despite its wholly retro aesthetic. Sea of Stars was already an incredibly generous game, offering a plethora of engaging content for fans to devour, which is why I was somewhat surprised to hear that Throes of the Watchmaker, a fully fleshed-out expansion, was being added to the game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/16/sea-of-stars-throes-of-the-watchmaker-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review: A Classic Returns I’ve been playing video games for almost forty years and I’ve experienced the large majority of the games that are often considered the best of all time. Everyone has a few holes in their history, though, games that they know they should have gotten to if only they could find the time. System Shock 2 has always been one of those for me. While it didn’t make the splash it might have in 1999, it was immediately beloved by those who played it and only grew in stature when it was cited as one of the main influences on Bioshock. It’s one of the games that is known for helping to define immersive sims. The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/16/system-shock-2-25th-anniversary-remaster-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready For Colorful Scares in OBAKEIDORO2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spooky Fun Coming to Switch 2 &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I&#8217;m a fan of, it&#8217;s spooky fun. But traditionally, that&#8217;s in the form of super intense, single player adventures. So when I discovered that there&#8217;s a sequel in the works for OBAKEIDORO, a multiplayer romp where you and friends try and escape from ghouls and goblins, I was intrigued. That game is called OBAKEIDORO2 (naturally), and it&#8217;s being developed by FREE STYLE, Inc. right now for Switch 2! They describe it as an asymmetric multiplayer chase-and-seek game. What helps set the sequel apart from the original game is that it&#8217;s set in old Japan. That said, OBAKEIDORO2 still features the same basic rules, and has you and allies trying to avoid monsters for 3&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/14/get-ready-for-colorful-scares-in-obakeidoro2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Cozy Fun Starting Today in Drill Bird Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drill, Birdy, Drill! &#160; The point that distinguishes whether or not I cover a cozy game is usually twofold. Is it cute and visually appealing, and does it feature gameplay with a purpose? Thankfully, there&#8217;s a new one with a free Steam demo called Drill Bird that affirmatively answers both those questions. It&#8217;s developed by Sebastian Larsson, Andrea Harty and Hampus Melin, with the publishing being handled by Perfect Random. It&#8217;s all about a cute little birdie trying to mine ore to hatch an egg. Need more? Here&#8217;s a some fun tidbits: Explore underground caves, mine valuable ores, and uncover hidden treasure. Every block you break or not will bring you closer to helping your egg hatch. Collect ores and feed your egg to grow&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/11/enjoy-cozy-fun-starting-today-in-drill-bird-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Taria &#038; Como Is a Puzzle-Platformer With Tons of Heart</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Power of Sisterly Love &#160; I&#8217;ve played a lot of really captivating games during Playdate Season 2. But in many ways, I saved the best for last with Taria &#38; Como. On the surface, it&#8217;s just a simple puzzle platformer. But when you take a look under the hood, you find a game that has something important to say. Not just about the human condition and how fiercely determined we can be, but also how disability isn&#8217;t a curse, and color needn&#8217;t be a cross to bear. I&#8217;m sure if you wanted to be reductive, you could stupidly call this game &#8220;woke&#8221;. Instead, I call it one of the most enjoyable and important games I&#8217;ve played in a while, especially given the times we&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/11/taria-como-is-a-puzzle-platformer-with-tons-of-heart/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Inti Creates&#8217; First Paper Craft Adventure is Majogami</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cut Me To Ribbons! &#160; Even though I haven&#8217;t been lucky with the last couple of Inti Creates games I reviewed, I&#8217;m really hopeful their next game is going to balance things nicely. It&#8217;s called Majogami, and it&#8217;s a paper craft adventure with stunning artwork. You play a young woman named Shiroha, alongside her father turned to paper, Shiori. It&#8217;s certainly high concept. Here&#8217;s a few more juicy tidbits about Majogami: Players take control of Shiroha who can move and attack instantly with her &#8220;Setsuna&#8221; ability, taking out enemies without missing a beat. Along her journey, Shiroha will collect cards imbued with her memories called Recarte, and face off against the diverse Majogami, divine &#8220;Craft Witches&#8221; who control the world. The Craft Witches, with twisted&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/11/inti-creates-first-paper-craft-adventure-is-majogami/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Summer is Getting Hot in July with Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[GV is Back With a Vengeance! &#160; The series that helped make me a fan of Inti Creates was none other than Azure Striker Gunvolt. I knew them from some great Mega Man games they helped develop for Capcom, but Gunvolt is where they really proved what they were capable of. And now, they&#8217;re returning to that epic series in Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced! It&#8217;s coming digitally to Steam, Nintendo Switch and PS5 on July 24th. Here&#8217;s some reasons why you should consider checking out this stunning trilogy: The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/10/summer-is-getting-hot-in-july-with-azure-striker-gunvolt-trilogy-enhanced/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 7/10/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lasso Some Fun! &#160; It&#8217;s another relatively sunny week, which means it&#8217;s time for the Nintendo Download for 7/10/25. This one finally sees the release of a skateboarding legend&#8217;s latest collection, has some funky music, special retail promotions, another publisher sale, digital goodies and more! But let&#8217;s start with everybody&#8217;s favorite supplement-promoting skateboarder, Tony Hawk! &#160; Gnarly, Dude &#160; Even though I don&#8217;t play all that many skateboarding sims, I can see the appeal. Mostly because I&#8217;ve played a few amazing snowboarding sims, which feature similar controls and mechanics. So it&#8217;s actually pretty neat that Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is finally coming to Switch 2 tomorrow! If you&#8217;re looking for something a bit more musical, you can try on the musical mayhem&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/10/nintendo-download-for-7-10-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DreadXP&#8217;s Heartworm Will Infest Your Soul Later in July</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Answers You Seek Come At a Cost &#160; I&#8217;ve been fascinated by Heartworm since I got to try it along with other offerings from DreadXP at PAX West last year. And now, after a long wait, the end is nearly in sight. DreadXP along with developer Vincent Adinolfi have revealed that Heartworm is releasing on Steam on July 31st! Here&#8217;s some reasons to get hyped now for this modern, retro-styled horror adventure: Step into a world where memories and mourning blur the lines between reality and supernatural visions. In this atmospheric survival horror game, you&#8217;ll follow Sam, a young woman overcome with grief after the passing of her beloved grandfather. Her quest for closure leads her into a deep rabbit hole of online forums,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/10/dreadxps-heartworm-will-infest-your-soul-later-in-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Game Kitchen Shows Off New NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Level</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Seething Rage of a Fierce Demoness &#160; One of my most anticipated games of the Summer is easily NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, which is coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on July 31st. And today, the talented folks at The Game Kitchen, the developers behind the adventure, shared a expansive look at a new level and epic boss fight. You can check that out in the 14 minute video below: For those that need a bit more, here&#8217;s some extra details about this NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound sneak peek: Follow Kumori and Kenji while they navigate a high-rise building under construction teeming with demons. As the ninjas ascend the skeletal tower, they’re relentlessly hunted by Rhyvashi, the level’s boss, who tries to thwart&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/09/the-game-kitchen-shows-off-new-ninja-gaiden-ragebound-level/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Black Hole Havoc is a Radical, Retro, Arcade Experience</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Get Sucked In! &#160; One thing I always want from portables is a robust arcade experience I can get lost playing. Something easy to understand, but hard to master. And that&#8217;s just what I got from one of the Playdate Season 2 games called Black Hole Havoc. This is one of the last two Season 2 offerings, and I can confidently say they went out with a bang! Black Hole Havoc is a zany game about a celestial catastrophe with black holes appearing randomly throughout the galaxy. They send in a couple of goofballs called the Black Hole Heroes, who man a powerful cannon to counter the black holes. Basically, they do this by shooting them with holes of the same size. The game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/09/black-hole-havoc-is-a-radical-retro-arcade-experience/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ra Ra BOOM Blends Genres With Incredible Style</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You Got Your Beat &#8216;Em Up In My Shooter! &#160; I love a good beat ‘em up. Prior to the indie boom they were one of my favorite genres that felt like they were lost to the past because developers couldn’t quite figure out how to do them in 3D and no one seemed that interested in continuing to make 2D games. While larger studios are dabbling in 2D games again, indie games continue to drive this genre and Ra Ra BOOM is a great modern example set to release next month. It has a lot going for it, including varied gameplay, upgradable characters, and a fun narrative. A few of the minor details, though, haven’t quite clicked for me in my time with the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/09/ra-ra-boom-blends-genres-with-incredible-style/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The CoLab &#038; Universally Speaking Team Up to Support Indies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Dynamic Duo as Complimentary as Tea &#38; Biscuits &#160; I&#8217;m always looking for the next great indie adventure, but even I know that it takes a ton of work to make a great game. And unfortunately, oftentimes indie studios don&#8217;t have all the resources necessary. But thanks to a partnership between the UK-based The CoLab and Universally Speaking, indies are getting a fighting chance to be the very best. Here&#8217;s a few details about this partnership between The CoLab &#38; Universally Speaking: The collaboration will see Universally Speaking working closely with both The CoLab and its developer partners, integrating directly into teams from the earliest stages of development. Rather than taking a traditional outsourcing route, this model prioritises direct communication, shared responsibility, and a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/the-colab-universally-speaking-team-up-to-support-indies/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>BItSummit the 13th Shares Full Stage Schedule</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Show Must Go On! &#160; Last week we covered an initial reveal for BitSummit the 13th: Summer of Yokai. And as of today, we have even more to share about the event happening on July 19th and 20th, which includes a full stage schedule. There&#8217;s more celebrities and plenty of great games and publishers ready to make it memorable. Here&#8217;s some particulars about BitSummit the 13th: BitSummit welcomes the highly anticipated title Ratatan [spiritual successor to the Patapon series] to this year’s stage, with creator Hiroyuki Kotani offering a rare inside look at the game. Indie evangelist Shuhei Yoshida joins composer Yuzo Koshiro (Dragon Slayer, Streets of Rage) to present the upcoming bullet-hell side-scroller Earthion. Meanwhile, SWERY65 (Deadly Premonition, The Missing) will roam the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/bitsummit-the-13th-shares-full-stage-schedule/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Horror and Misogyny Collide this July in VILE: Exhumed</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nothing Stays Buried for Long &#160; Last year I wrote up news for a game then called VILE: Director&#8217;s Cut, by Final Girl Games and Cara Cadaver (still an amazing name). Today, we have some very exciting news to share about the upcoming horror game. Not only does it have a July 22nd Steam release date, but the game now called VILE: Exhumed is being published by DreadXP! Here&#8217;s what you need to know about VILE: Exhumed: Originally developed as a prototype in 2024, VILE: Exhumed garnered attention for its unflinching depiction of digital obsession and the violence that festers in the shadows and in front of our eyes. In this new full release, you will explore the remnants of a stranger’s mind through the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/horror-and-misogyny-collide-this-july-in-vile-exhumed/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rick &#038; Michonne Join Dead by Daylight Later This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Legendary Characters Come Together in The Fog &#160; &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since I last wrote up news for Dead by Daylight, but today is a special day. It&#8217;s a day that one of my favorite television series in recent years is joining the acclaimed horror adventure. That is none other than AMC&#8217;s The Walking Dead, which has not just Rick &#38; Michonne joining the adventure, but Daryl Dixon as well! Better yet, their memorable voice actors are reprising these roles. While The Walking Dead officially joins Dead by Daylight on July 29th, here&#8217;s some details and a trailer to keep you entertained: This all-new Chapter adds two iconic characters &#8212; Rick Grimes and Michonne &#8212; as Survivors, with a Legendary Outfit from The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/rick-michonne-join-dead-by-daylight-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Embark On a Cooperative Rhythm Adventure in MAJJAM</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Groove Out to Save the World &#160; It can be hard to rely on groups of people. That&#8217;s why I typically won&#8217;t be the person writing up news about the next MMO-styled adventure. But when everything gels, the entire experience becomes amplified. Which is what Paris-based developer Opus Major, comprised of veterans from the industry, is aiming for with a rhythmic adventure called MAJJAM. MAJJAM is still in early development, but the developers already have a distinct and compelling vision of what the game will provide: Created by a team of seasoned developers, MAJJAM is a vibrant co-op adventure inspired by the communal creativity of a live jam session, where players can build their own expressive arsenal of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies to explore and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/embark-on-a-cooperative-rhythm-adventure-in-majjam/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Section 13 Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Section 13 Review: The Most Insane Groundhog Day Ever &#160; While I blame The Binding of Isaac for my obsession with twin-stick rogue-lites, I&#8217;ve enjoyed several that I&#8217;ve played since then. That&#8217;s a reason I was interested in tackling Section 13, by Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games. I knew Ocean Drive from Lost Eidolons, and though that wasn&#8217;t a perfect adventure, it was impressive enough I was more than willing to give the studio another chance. Throw in a twisted, Groundhog Day experience, challenging hordes of supernatural entities and a surprisingly robust story narrated by great voice actors, the game had the tools to be something special. And while I did enjoy my time with it, I&#8217;d be lying if I said that Section&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/08/section-13-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Union of Gnomes Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Union of Gnomes Review: Make Gnome-istake, This is Good &#160; Just when I thought I had found the sole deckbuilding rogue-like that would consume the rest of my 2025 in Monster Train 2, along comes another one vying for my time. It&#8217;s a brave move to release in such close proximity to Monster Train 2, given how near to perfection that title pushed the genre, but Union of Gnomes developers Hoolignomes are showing no fear. The studio&#8217;s faith in its game thankfully isn&#8217;t misplaced, as Union of Gnomes is another slice of moreish deckbuilding action that does more than enough to warrant the attention of fans of the genre. Fairytale with a Twist &#160; The immediate way in which Union of Gnomes grabs the attention of the players is the way&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/07/union-of-gnomes-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Front Mission 3 Remake Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Front Mission 3 Remake Review: A Solid Game But A Poor Remake I’m almost always glad to see a good remaster or remake. In general, games being available to more players is a good thing. In a perfect world, every single game ever made would be available on modern platforms and easily accessible. The expectation for a modern release, though, should always be that it is at least as good as the original release. In a perfect world, these games would be improved and better than ever, but I can live with a straight port if the game is good. Front Mission 3 Remake is the rare update where I’m not sure it’s better than the original PlayStation release, which makes it a harder game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/07/front-mission-3-remake-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Persona 5: The Phantom X Review (PC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Persona 5: The Phantom X Review: A Different Sort Of Phantom Thief Persona 5 has certainly made an impact on gaming, to the point where Atlus doesn’t seem to want to let it go. We continue to get spin-off after spin-off of it with no sign of a true successor in sight. If you squint hard enough, Persona 5: The Phantom X is the closest we’ve seen yet. With an all-new story, new characters, and some smart evolutions of the formula in Persona 5, there are long stretches where you forget you aren’t just playing a great new RPG. Eventually, you’re reminded that this isn’t just a standard RPG, though, and in time, those reminders become more and more common. That’s when it becomes a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/07/persona-5-the-phantom-x-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tiny Turnip is an Epic Platforming Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keep Climbing, Mighty Turnip! &#160; I usually do a bit of research before jumping into any game, even a Playdate Season 2 adventure. So I was a little worried when I saw that Tiny Turnip was a platformer that utilized the crank regularly to get around. Thankfully, once I actually booted up the adventure, I discovered it&#8217;s not just a charming, challenging experience, but one of the best games I&#8217;ve played during Season 2. Tiny Turnip is about a vegetable with a dream. It wants to see the stars, but being a simple turnip, that seems unlikely. Until that wish is granted, and the turnip grows two arms! You will use those mighty arms and grasping hands to climb ever upwards in your quest to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/04/tiny-turnip-is-an-epic-platforming-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Aksys Plans to Rock Anime Expo 2025 with Several Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bringing the AX Down! &#160; Though I&#8217;ve never attended myself, I&#8217;ve heard lots of great things about Anime Expo, or AX for short. And starting today, Anime Expo is showcasing a bunch of great content, and we have the rundown on everything that publisher Aksys Games will have at the convention. Two of the biggest reveals will include Illusion of Itehari as well as Mistonia&#8217;s Hope -The Lost Delight-. As you might expect, many of the games Aksys will have on display are Visual Novels, but that&#8217;s not everything. Aksys Games will also have some crazy looking action games, mind-bending puzzle adventures and even a PS5 physical edition of a turn-based deckbuilder we&#8217;ve covered previously called C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield. Here&#8217;s the full list&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/03/aksys-plans-to-rock-anime-expo-2025-with-several-games/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Metroidvania Prequel Cathedral: Crow&#8217;s Curse Coming to PC &#038; Consoles</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/03/metroidvania-prequel-cathedral-crows-curse-coming-to-pc-consoles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wings of Darkness &#160; A few years ago, I had the chance to review a Metroidvania I&#8217;d been hyped about called Cathedral. And though the game didn&#8217;t entirely live up to my hype, I left it optimistic about future endeavors from developer Decemberborn Interactive. Now, a few years later, we all get to see how that pans out. Because there&#8217;s a standalone prequel called Cathedral: Crow&#8217;s Curse coming to PC, Switch and PS4! Here&#8217;s some details about Crow&#8217;s Curse: Cathedral: Crow’s Curse invites players to return to the mysterious world of Cathedral, reimagined with a bold new pixel art style, dynamic lighting, fluid animations, and a gripping new story centered around the enigmatic Shade Sentinels and their fateful curse. Play as Crow, a skilled Shade&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/03/metroidvania-prequel-cathedral-crows-curse-coming-to-pc-consoles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 7/3/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All The Fireworks You Need &#160; Generally, I try not to get too deep in my Nintendo Download, but I feel the need to do so briefly in the Nintendo Download for 7/3/25. We all know what tomorrow is, and it used to be one of my favorite holidays. The pyro gene burns hot in my family, and so I had a lot of experience setting off fireworks, and was always taught safety first. Then my story nearly ended years back when a firework was thrown out my window and didn&#8217;t make it, and ever since the holiday hasn&#8217;t been the same. And that&#8217;s before you take in other reasons I&#8217;m feeling less than patriotic this year. All that said, you won&#8217;t actually need fireworks&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/03/nintendo-download-for-7-3-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Jam Out with the Jazzy Parry Nightmare Soundtrack</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Jazzy Nightmare &#160; One game I wasn&#8217;t necessarily expecting to write up again was Parry Nightmare. I reviewed it a while back, and though I enjoyed the style and creativity on display, I had some issues with the game. Thankfully, one area it thrived was the music. Which is why we&#8217;re happy to share today that you can pick up the Parry Nightmare original soundtrack! Here&#8217;s some more details about this jazzy soundtrack: Scarlet Moon and composer Osamu Kubota are pleased to announce the release of the Parry Nightmare Original Game Soundtrack. The eclectic score speaks to Kubota&#8217;s character as a world traveler, intertwining everything from jazz and classical to electronic and pop. Kubota is best known in the gaming world for his contributions&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/02/jam-out-with-the-jazzy-parry-nightmare-soundtrack/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Chance&#8217;s Lucky Escape Is a Riveting, Comedic VN</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Doggone Lovable Fool &#160; Earlier in Playdate Season 2, I discovered how much I love narrative adventures on the system with The Whiteout. And wouldn&#8217;t you know it, I lucked into another one called Chance&#8217;s Lucky Escape. Though these two games couldn&#8217;t be more different in terms of style, they both utilize point and click mechanics and have a robust visual aesthetic. Chance&#8217;s Lucky Escape is by Goloso Games, a one man French dev studio that focuses on narrative experiences. I hadn&#8217;t actually played any of their other games before, but it looks like this Playdate adventure is based on the world of Inspector Waffles. Instead of playing the feline inspector, you play a goofy dog named Chance, who despite his name isn&#8217;t exactly&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/02/chances-lucky-escape-is-a-riveting-comedic-vn/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready for Cybernetic Mayhem in Full Metal Schoolgirl</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Destroy Dystopian Corporations This October &#160; I don&#8217;t know about you guys, but I&#8217;ve really been missing playing truly insane games lately. Adventures with over-the-top action, violence and even fanservice. Which is why I&#8217;m so happy to share the upcoming adventure from D3Publisher called Full Metal Schoolgirl. It&#8217;s by the team that brought us EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: World Brothers 2. And it&#8217;s taking gamers on PC (Steam and Epic), Switch 2 and PS5 to dystopian Japan this October! Here&#8217;s some more particulars about Full Metal Schoolgirl: Set in the year 2089, Full Metal Schoolgirl throws players into a dystopian Japan where the nation’s economy is dominated by Meternal Jobz, a corrupt corporate superpower whose zombified cyborg labor force, the “Working Dead,” are capable of working&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/01/get-ready-for-cybernetic-mayhem-in-full-metal-schoolgirl/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Japan Announces Exciting BitSummit 2025 Lineup</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Monstrous Good Time! &#160; I&#8217;ve covered BitSummit in the past, but this year&#8217;s show is really shaping up to be something special. This epic gaming festival, being held in Kyoto, is going to have a truly exciting lineup this year. The theme is all about monsters, and the 3-day event is officially called BitSummit The 13th: Summer of Yōkai. Read below for a taste of what&#8217;s to come: Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu headlines with his band conTIKI, joined by chiptune pioneer and Game Boy Camera creator Chip Tanaka and viral composer OkanP. Also joining the stage are industry veterans Hideki Kamiya, Boku no Natsuyasumi (aka My Summer Vacation) creator Kaz Ayabe, and Jiro Ishii, creator of the popular 428: Shibuya Scramble. Veteran game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/01/japan-announces-exciting-bitsummit-2025-lineup/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Review: A Second First Impression I last played Cyberpunk 2077 at launch. I had a PS5, but there was no PS5 version of the game yet, so I was just playing the PS4 release via backwards compatibility. The two hours I put into it were a nightmare of bugs and issues that distracted from the game’s good points, such as an interesting setting and a story that showed promise. When Sony offered refunds to anyone who had bought the game a few weeks later, I gladly took it and never looked back. I’ve spent the last five years hearing how CD Projekt Red fixed the game’s many issues and made it the game it was meant to be. How the Phantom&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Battle Train Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Battle Train Review: Putting the Loco in Locomotive &#160; As a deckbuilder fanatic constantly on the hunt for the next great escape, I was captivated by the weirdness of Battle Train. I believe I first saw it being demoed at Seattle Indies Expo, though I wasn&#8217;t able to wait in the massive line long enough to try it at that event, which was a bummer. Until months later, when I unexpectedly got the opportunity to review the game from Terrible Posture Games, Nerd Ninjas, and (surprisingly) Bandai Namco Entertainment. In terms of novelty and sheer creativity, the game is in a league all its own. But any deckbuilder lives or dies on how fun, intuitive, and well-balanced it is. And unfortunately, that&#8217;s where my experience&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/battle-train-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Irem Collection Volume 3 Review (Switch)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Irem Collection Volume 3 Review: Can These Games Carry A Collection? With seemingly endless collections of classic games coming out, it can be hard to know which are filled with hidden gems dying to be unveiled and which feature some okay games that are mostly forgotten for a reason. When I reviewed the second Irem collection last year, I found it was mostly the latter, though GunForce II is pretty cool. ININ Games are back with Irem Collection Volume 3 now, featuring three more games. Are any of them all-time classics you need to play? &#160; Mr. Heli Is An Interesting Time Capsule &#160; We once again have three games in this collection, which feels light for something calling itself a collection. I say basically&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/irem-collection-volume-3-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sail Into Adventure this July with Cats Away</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yarrr, Me Kitties! Adventure Beckons! &#160; As a fan of felines, I had to cover this news for Cats Away, by Nicalis, Studio Saizensen and Success Corp. Not only is it a delightful pun, but this pirate and cat-filled adventure is by the same team that brought us Code of Princess a while ago. So this upcoming adventure might be something special when it comes to PC, Switch and PS5 on July 10th. Here&#8217;s some details about Cats Away: In Cats Away, players manage the crew and resources of a sailing ship on an exciting and dangerous exploratory voyage. Steer the ship during combat, maneuvering into more advantageous positions and giving orders on the fly to counter enemy tactics. Between battles, dock in faraway ports-of-call&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/sail-into-adventure-this-july-with-cats-away/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Skip Into Adventure with A Highland Song</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leave Your Troubles Behind &#160; I usually stick with more traditional genres in Getting Physical. But for this one, it&#8217;s a sort of experimental cozy rhythm game with a strong narrative pushing you forward through the Scottish Highlands. That game is none other than inkle&#8217;s A Highland Song. So let&#8217;s talk about why the physical edition is so compelling. After I got my game removed from the cardboard cradle, it was securely bubble wrapped, as per usual. To help keep everything safe, it&#8217;s very tightly sealed, but nothing that can&#8217;t be undone with a couple fingers and some effort. Once out of there, it&#8217;s immediately apparent how folksy and wholesome the art is in A Highland Song. Inkle has developed a lot of compelling games,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/getting-physical-skip-into-adventure-with-a-highland-song/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Backyard Baseball &#8217;01 Runs Onto PC and Mobile This July</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rounding the Bases &#160; You&#8217;d be forgiven if you read this title and thought you&#8217;ve already seen coverage of this Backyard Baseball news. In fact, last month we covered the reveal of Backyard Baseball &#8217;97. But today, we&#8217;re talking about another game in the series called Backyard Baseball &#8217;01, which is coming to PC and mobile devices on July 8th! Here&#8217;s a bit more info about this game by Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios: Similar to the remastered &#8217;97 game, the 2001 relaunch will include the classic gameplay for touch and modern PC controls. Backyard Baseball &#8217;01 will include official MLB marks, including usage of individual team logos, names and likeness. &#8220;We&#8217;re honored to partner with MLB to bring this iconic game to modern&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/30/backyard-baseball-01-runs-onto-pc-and-mobile-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Serenity Forge Bringing RPG Noctuary to Consoles Next Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saving the World on Consoles Soon &#160; Generally, I tend to associate publisher Serenity Forge with dark, compelling visual novels. But next month, they&#8217;re helping bring a game with an overwhelmingly positive rating from PC to Switch, PS5 and Xbox. That game is a Chinese RPG called Noctuary, which mixes narrative-driven story, real time strategic gameplay and stunning visual flair. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Noctuary: Noctuary is a visual novel that fuses rich storytelling, fast-paced action, and deep character progression into a customizable and satisfying RPG. Step into the dual roles of Fancia Dream and Alina Nightsong, two bright-eyed Illuminators training to become legendary guardians of light in a world teetering on the edge of shadow. Engage in thrilling real-time combat and challenging&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/27/serenity-forge-bringing-rpg-noctuary-to-consoles-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>TRON: Catalyst Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TRON: Catalyst Review: Survive the Grid in this Immersive Adventure &#160; Let me just start this review of TRON: Catalyst by saying I wasn&#8217;t necessarily the first choice to tackle this ambitious project. Though I don&#8217;t have anything against the series, I&#8217;ve always sort of appreciated it from afar. The original TRON movie was released around the same time I was born, and by the time I saw it, I already had a very solidified view of videogame worlds. That said, I&#8217;ve always appreciated the neon-hued aesthetic and themes of the series, which was in part why I finally decided to review TRON: Catalyst. Developed by Bithell Games and published by Big Fan Games (a publishing arm of Devolver Digital), there&#8217;s a lot the game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/27/tron-catalyst-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Summer Heats Up with Ziggurat Publisher Sale On PC &#038; Switch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Taking a Bite out of Summer &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I appreciate as a gamer, it&#8217;s a good discount from a publisher. And Ziggurat Interactive is filling that need nicely with not just one, but two publisher sales happening right now! First there&#8217;s a massive Steam sale, featuring more than 100 titles up to 85% off. That sale lasts from today until July 10th. Some of the highlights over there include A Boy and His Blob: Retro Collection, ExZeus: The Complete Collection, Real Heroes: Firefighter HD, Rendering Ranger R2: Rewind, Spellcasting Collection and Terminal Velocity. As for the Switch sale, though it only features 15 titles, there&#8217;s still some great stuff, ranging from a couple BloodRayne titles to Slave Zero X. That sale will&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/26/summer-heats-up-with-ziggurat-publisher-sale-on-pc-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shadowgate PD Is a Captivating Point and Click Classic</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death, Despair and Devious Puzzles Await &#160; I&#8217;ve known for a while that Shadowgate PD was going to be part of Playdate Season 2. But here&#8217;s the surprise, and one that might cost me some gamer credibility &#8211; I hadn&#8217;t ever played any version of Shadowgate prior to trying this Season 2 adventure. So I went in completely blind, other than looking up one solution so that I could get farther than the lair beyond the entrance doors. My initial takeaway from the game is how much can be accomplished with a little. Though Shadowgate PD uses new graphics, music and artwork, it&#8217;s still a relatively simple experience. You&#8217;re instantly thrown into a dangerous fantasy adventure, and while I&#8217;d like to argue with the Warlock&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/26/shadowgate-pd-is-a-captivating-point-and-click-classic/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>CatchaDiablos Is an Attractive but Flawed Rogue-like</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gotta Catch &#8217;em All? &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a huge rogue-like junkie by this point, I have yet to find one I really love on Playdate. I&#8217;ve played a couple, including one I bought myself, and I was really hoping Season 2&#8217;s CatchaDiablos would prove to be a must play rogue-like adventure. But sadly, this visually snazzy adventure by Amano proved to be yet another piece of kindling on the fire of my frustration. I should mention, this is by the same team that gave us Pullfrog and Pullfrog Deluxe, though I have yet to try either version of that adventure. I had heard good things, which went into my initial hype for CatchaDiablos. The premise revolves around a little guy (official description) capturing strange&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/26/catchadiablos-is-an-attractive-but-flawed-rogue-like/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 6/26/25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re Back, Baby! &#160; I don&#8217;t know what the game journalism equivalent of hangry is, but I was definitely that when I couldn&#8217;t cover the Nintendo Download last week. Thankfully, the stars are properly aligned this week, so not only is the Nintendo Download for 6/26/25 here, but it&#8217;s packed with good stuff. Most notably, there&#8217;s a couple of publisher sales, some juicy pre-orders and a digital extravaganza. Let&#8217;s start with a game I&#8217;d honestly prefer wasn&#8217;t the featured title this week. &#160; Everybody Loves Tamagotchi&#8230; &#160; Okay, I don&#8217;t mean to throw shade to anybody that enjoys Tamagotchi. I just grew past it before I became a teenager, and wasn&#8217;t eager to revisit the digital simulator. But that&#8217;s just what we&#8217;re inexplicably getting on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/26/nintendo-download-for-6-26-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Whimsical Adventure with Aka and SRG Next Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Farm, Craft and Explore &#160; There&#8217;s many times when me and Super Rare Games are on the same wavelength. But today is not one of those days. That said, their upcoming physical release of Aka does look pretty darn charming. And best of all, it&#8217;s coming physically to Nintendo Switch, which means it&#8217;ll be backwards compatible with Switch 2! Here&#8217;s some details about the game from NEOWIZ and Cosmo Gatto: Explore carefully handcrafted islands where you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons and take care of the fauna and flora. But be warned, demons from your past may return, bringing memories you&#8217;d rather leave behind. Gardening The farming system is inspired by permaculture, where associations (garden design) and wild animals&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/26/enjoy-a-whimsical-adventure-with-aka-and-srg-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Noroshi Expands to Publishing with Yotsuba Interactive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lucky as a Crimson Clover &#160; Over the last few months, I&#8217;ve been covering various games from a marketing agency called Neon Noroshi. Two games that immediately come to mind were Gift and C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield, both of which I reviewed. But as of today, they&#8217;re expanding to bigger and better things. Now this Japanese-Swedish agency is expanding to publishing as well with Yotsuba Interactive! Here&#8217;s some details about the new publishing arm of Neon Noroshi: The inspiration for the name &#8220;yotsuba&#8221;, which means four-leaf clover in Japanese, comes from a desire to convey the excitement and joy of a child finding a four-leaf clover for the first time. In a time where players are faced with an overwhelming amount of games to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/neon-noroshi-expands-to-publishing-with-yotsuba-interactive/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Gets Virtual with Hololive DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Victory of the VTubers &#160; We just wrote up news for Rift of the NecroDancer DLC containing Hatsune Miku, but now Brace Yourself Games is taking it one step further. Because what&#8217;s bigger than Miku than VTuber mayhem? Starting today, Rift of the NecroDancer is getting Hololive DLC, featuring 5 new tracks! One of them is even free. Here&#8217;s some more details about the Hololive DLC: Players will be able to sync the beat to five brand-new tracks featuring from hololive talents. As a special promotion for this exciting crossover, the track &#8220;REFLECT&#8221; by Gawr Gura will be available to all Rift of the NecroDancer players to download for FREE. The full lineup of stellar songs in the hololive Music Pack includes: &#8220;REFLECT&#8221; by Gawr&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/rift-of-the-necrodancer-gets-virtual-with-hololive-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hitoshi Sakimoto Celebrates 40 Years of Game Music on Streaming</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Legendary Composer &#160; I&#8217;ve been doing this whole game journalism thing for a while now, but it still boggles my mind how long some people have been contributing to the industry. Take the venerable Hitoshi Sakimoto, who is going to celebrate his 40th anniversary composing music for a variety of amazing games. Basiscape Records is getting the party early ahead of that 2026 anniversary by making 46 different albums of music by Hitoshi Sakimoto available on a variety of services! Here&#8217;s the news you need to know: Sakimoto got his start in games at age 16 and has scored over 400 titles since then. He worked on FINAL FANTASY TACTICS as a freelancer and then was hired at Square Enix to work on Vagrant&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/hitoshi-sakimoto-celebrates-40-years-of-game-music-on-streaming/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Final Fantasy XVI Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Solid Port Of An Excellent Game I fell in love with Final Fantasy XVI when it first released on PS5 in 2023. While certainly not a perfect game, it’s the most interesting single-player game in the series in nearly twenty years, with excellent characters, a fascinating world, and a new style which absolutely works. Two years later, it&#8217;s now available on Xbox, and thankfully, it’s made a mostly smooth transition to the platform. There’s not really anything here to entice players who already enjoyed the game on other platforms to pick it up again, but for those who only have an Xbox, this is still one of the best games that will release on the platform this year. &#160; A&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/final-fantasy-xvi-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sunderfolk Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sunderfolk Review: From Table To Screen &#160; I love a night spent around a table with friends, digging into an expansive tabletop RPG. But, as I’ve gotten older and other commitments such as family and work begin to eat into each and every minute of free time that’s available, it’s become more and more difficult to find the time to build in set-up for my favourite games, never mind actually sit and get a few free hours to make meaningful progress through a campaign. Enter Sunderfolk, a novel blend of both video games and traditional tabletop RPGs that’s designed to take the hassle out of game night and provide players with an accessible tabletop RPG experience that requires no more effort than switching on your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/sunderfolk-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rematch Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rematch Review: Not Ready For The Big Game Growing up, I remember thinking how cool sports games would be if a person could actually control every player on the field. AI teammates would often not react the way you wanted them to, causing frustration that often made even multiplayer games feel off. It wasn’t until online play that this became possible, and I started to realize that human teammates are even less reliable than AI. This is one of the key challenges of Rematch, a multiplayer-only football (or soccer for us Americans) game which asks players to jump online and work together in a world where very few players actually want to do that. There’s a lot of fun to be had here, but also&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/25/rematch-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rogue-lite Tactics Get Virtual in Grit and Valor &#8211; 1949</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dieselpunk Annihilation Arrives in August &#160; I mostly blame Advance Wars for my obsession with wartime tactics, even though other games are why I&#8217;m captivated by the rogue sub genre. Now, they&#8217;re both getting married in an upcoming tactical adventure from Milky Tea and Megabit called Grit and Valor &#8211; 1949. But what makes the game really unique is that it will have a VR mode built for Meta Quest! If you don&#8217;t have access to VR gaming, fret not, since there&#8217;s also a traditional version of the game coming to Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on August 21st. As for the VR version, it&#8217;ll be totally free for those that already own the game on PC or PS5! Here&#8217;s a few more details&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/24/rogue-lite-tactics-get-virtual-in-grit-and-valor-1949/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>AI Creature Battler Warcodes Gets Welcome to Warcodia Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Exception to the Rule &#160; If you&#8217;re a regular, you probably know how I feel about generative AI, or just AI in general. But I&#8217;m happy to give things a chance, and I might have found one AI game that&#8217;s possibly worth playing called Warcodes. Developed by Cozy Orchards, it&#8217;s a game where you scan barcodes on your phone or device to generate different creatures, which are made totally randomly with AI. And as of today, the game got bigger and better with the Welcome to Warcodia update. Here&#8217;s how Welcome to Warcodia changes the game on iOS and Android: The barcode-scanning creature battler Warcodes has leveled up in a huge way with its biggest update yet—and it&#8217;s been built directly with the community&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/24/ai-creature-battler-warcodes-gets-welcome-to-warcodia-update/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Disco Elysium-Inspired Pera Coda Shares Reveal Trailer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Head to Neo-Noir Istanbul in Pera Coda &#160; One title many of us associate with spectacular narrative storytelling is Disco Elysium. Now, Turkish team Elyzio is taking inspiration from that adventure in their upcoming adventure, Pera Coda. It&#8217;s set in a surreal, Neo-Noir Istanbul, and is all about the masks we wear. Check it out in the trailer below: If you&#8217;re intrigued, here&#8217;s some more details about Pera Coda: Turkish game studio, Elyzio, just unveiled Pera Coda, an isometric narrative mystery adventure set in the twisting streets of Istanbul&#8217;s historic Pera neighborhood. Blending the psychological depth of Disco Elysium, the exploration-driven mystery of Outer Wilds, and the looping puzzle mechanics of 12 Minutes, Pera Coda promises a haunting, emotionally charged journey through a surreal version&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/24/disco-elysium-inspired-pera-coda-shares-reveal-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Greyscale Horror Stalks in July with One-Eyed Likho</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Slavic Horror Awaits &#160; One vast repository of folklore that isn&#8217;t often tapped in videogames is Slavic folklore. But fret not, since a team called Morteshka is hard at work, first with a game called Black Book, and soon with something called One-Eyed Likho. It&#8217;s a greyscale, first-person horror experience where you have to survive the consequences of your poor choices. And it&#8217;s coming to Steam on July 28th! Here&#8217;s a few more details about One-Eyed Likho: Set in a remote corner of 19th-century Russia, One-Eyed Likho is a first-person narrative horror game where players try to escape a cursed fate while searching for Likho — the one-eyed embodiment of misfortune. You&#8217;ll navigate through dark forests and decaying cottages with nothing but a few matches&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/24/greyscale-horror-stalks-in-july-with-one-eyed-likho/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Vampire Horticulture in Flora &#038; Fang This July</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Protect Papa Drac&#8217;s Precious Pumpkin Patch! &#160; We&#8217;ve covered a lot of charming looking games published by Flynn&#8217;s Arcade over the years. But there&#8217;s one coming next month that might take the cake, or pumpkin in this particular case. Developed by Bortbyting AB, the game is called Flora &#38; Fang: Guardians of the vampire garden. It features the titular children of Dracula himself, and it&#8217;s slated to bring cartoony, vampire horticulture to Nintendo Switch on July 10th! Here&#8217;s the details you need to know about Flora &#38; Fang: Spray them! Trap them! Collect coins and upgrade your gear! Protect the pumpkin patch from a relentless insect invasion and giant bosses in a variety of single screen stages in this cute pixel art platformer you can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/23/enjoy-vampire-horticulture-in-flora-fang-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate Epic Games With the TooManyGames Indie Game Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take Me to Philly! &#160; Over the years, I&#8217;ve become a bit of a gladiator of PAX West. But after attending year after year, I&#8217;ve been feeling a strong urge to head to the East Coast one year to check out some of their epic conventions. And that was before I discovered that this Friday, on June 27th, TooManyGames is hosting the very first Indie Game Awards! It&#8217;s going to be hosted by Justin Silverman of Retroware, and Celia Schilling from Yacht Club Games. And while those in the Philadelphia area can check out the Indie Game Showcase in person at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, here&#8217;s the great news. Us unlucky West Coast gamers can finally check out a livestream on the TooManyGames YouTube&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/23/celebrate-epic-games-with-the-toomanygames-indie-game-awards/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shotgun Cop Man Gets Free My Friend Pedro Campaign</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your Friend is Totally Bananas! &#160; A little while back, I got the chance to play through the latest insanity from Devolver Digital and DeadToast Entertainment called Shotgun Cop Man. It was a gloriously insane platformer, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But today, totally unexpectedly, it got even better with a free 51 level My Friend Pedro campaign! Yes, they let bad bananas go to Hell. Who knew? Here&#8217;s some details about this utterly unhinged DLC campaign: Utilize the power of sick moves and slow motion to battle and backflip your way through this hefty heap of challenging new stages, and face off against a selection of three fearsome and strangely familiar bosses. You can also enjoy a shotgun blast of new Pedro-inspired gameplay including&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/20/shotgun-cop-man-gets-free-my-friend-pedro-campaign/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Bullet Heaven in Irem Collection Volume 3</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/enjoy-bullet-heaven-in-irem-collection-volume-3/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blaze Across the Retro Skies &#160; Today is a great day to be a fan of classic Shmups, thanks to the reveal of the upcoming Irem Collection Volume 3. It&#8217;s coming to Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox consoles for $24.99 on July 1st, and brings a terrific trio &#8211; Dragonbreed, Mr. Heli and Mystic Riders! Here&#8217;s some more info about each game: Ride into battle on the mighty dragon Bahamoot who can shield you from danger and scorch everything in your path. Think R-Type meets fantasy apocalypse – with wings. This fabulous coin-op was overlooked by many players when it was released, but now you have the chance to see for yourself why so many arcade aficionados consider this to be one of Irem&#8217;s best-kept secrets.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/enjoy-bullet-heaven-in-irem-collection-volume-3/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Meaty 1.5 Update Makes Look Outside Even Creepier</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everybody Loves More Horror! &#160; Today is a good day for horror fans. Devolver Digital and developer Francis Coulombe just unveiled a massive new 1.5 update to horror RPG Look Outside. HPP enjoyed the game in our review. But if you need more reasons, please check out the following: The meaty new 1.5 update, available for free today to everyone who owns the game, adds even more eldritch horrors to the game’s deeply cursed apartment building, including: A greatly expanded flooded basement area, bursting with fresh new terrors to fight and/or have terrifying conversations with Additional residents that will come-a-knockin’ when you’re &#8220;safely&#8221; back at home, including a few new twists on familiar encounters An expanded and improved crafting system, with new materials to collect&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/meaty-1-5-update-makes-look-outside-even-creepier/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Spooky Today with Amanda the Adventurer 3 Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Glimpse of the Final Chapter &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a giant scaredy cat and am horrible at puzzle games, I&#8217;ve been captivated by Amanda the Adventurer 3 since we first covered it on the HPP site. And today, my fellow horror fans can get a taste of what&#8217;s to come in a free demo. Here&#8217;s a taste of what you can expect from the experience: Fans of the series and newcomers alike can hop into the demo, a standalone chapter that puts you in the shoes of an unnamed protagonist tasked with infiltrating a Hameln Entertainment facility several years before the events of the first Amanda the Adventurer. What will the protagonist discover, and how does it tie into Riley and Amanda’s future adventures?&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/get-spooky-today-with-amanda-the-adventurer-3-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GEX Trilogy Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[GEX Trilogy Review: A Good Collection Of Not So Good Games &#160; Bringing old games to modern platforms can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to create a new native port. In recent years, Limited Run Games have gotten around that by using their Carbon Engine, basically a front end that wraps emulators together with a new UI and unified controls. This makes it far easier to bring classic games to modern platforms and can potentially allow for the release of games which have a smaller potential market to be revived. The GEX Trilogy is a great example of this. It would be hard for a game series to more precisely fit the late 90&#8217;s than GEX does. Between 1995 and 1999 Crystal Dynamics released&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/gex-trilogy-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>HITMAN World of Assassination &#8211; Signature Edition Review (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HITMAN World of Assassination &#8211; Signature Edition Review: A Whole World To Explore &#160; Stealth games have never really been my thing. Sure, I enjoyed the Metal Gear games back in the day, but most of the genre didn&#8217;t really click for me, whether it be Splinter Cell, Thief, or Hitman. When the first game in the newest Hitman trilogy hit in 2016, I heard enough good things to give it a try, but I bounced off quickly. I don’t think I even made it through the tutorials. It failed to grab me and so I moved on to something else. Still, with the Switch 2 releasing I was eager to try something that could put the system through its paces and provide some idea&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/hitman-world-of-assassination-signature-edition-review-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting Physical: Bite Back Against the Supernatural in #BLUD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Bloody Good Physical Edition &#160; I&#8217;ll just be completely honest &#8211; I&#8217;ve been somewhat obsessed with #BLUD since I first covered the game&#8217;s reveal. Despite that, I&#8217;m much more hesitant to throw money at a digital adventure, especially one that runs for more than $10. Call me cheap if you want, but in a country where our ownership of digital games is less a certainty and more a function of the whims of the publishers, I&#8217;d much rather shell out real money for something tangible, like a physical edition. Which is why I was overjoyed when Super Rare Games announced they were teaming up with Humble Bundle and Exit 73 Studios to bring #BLUD to the SRG storefront! Not only was I captivated by&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/19/getting-physical-bite-back-against-the-supernatural-in-blud/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Otto&#8217;s Galactic Groove!! is a Funky Fresh Rhythm Game</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Funky With This Intergalactic Rhythm &#160; Playdate Season 2 has been a heck of a rollercoaster thus far, with both highs and lows. And though we&#8217;re about at the halfway mark, I think I&#8217;ve found the game that most resonated with me. That game is called Otto&#8217;s Galactic Groove!! Not only is it exactly the sort of portable experience I look for in a handheld, but it&#8217;s also one of the best rhythm games I&#8217;ve played in a long time. The premise of the game is about a music producer named Tomei hunting for inspiration. What better way to find it than to send your pet space slug, a cutie named Otto, to gather musical essence for you? Yes, it&#8217;s silly and weird, but&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/18/ottos-galactic-groove-is-a-funky-fresh-rhythm-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Review (PS5)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Review: A Lost Classic, Or Simply Lost? Atlus has slowly but surely been working through their back catalog, bringing many classic titles to modern platforms, and Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army is the latest somewhat niche title to get another life on modern platforms. RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an updated take on an action RPG, which was released far too late in the PS2’s life cycle to grab a significant audience. Is it a classic lost to time or better left forgotten? The truth in this case lies somewhere in the middle. &#160; Taking Up The Mantle &#160; Raidou Kuzunoha XIV is the latest in a long line of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/18/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Long Puppy Is a Quirky and Fun Puzzle Experience</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keep Stretching, Puppy! &#160; Well folks, we&#8217;ve finally done it. There&#8217;s finally a game on Playdate that lets you help a dog poop! Okay, that&#8217;s a bad joke on my part. Not the pooping dog part, that&#8217;s absolutely a feature in Season 2&#8217;s Long Puppy. I just hope the internet doesn&#8217;t prove to me that a majority of gamers actually wanted such an obscure thing. As you&#8217;ve probably guessed from that intro, Long Puppy is a bit different. It&#8217;s a puzzle platformer where you play a dachshund with a remarkable ability. The more food it eats, the longer it can stretch itself, like some freaky snake creature. It&#8217;s absolutely insane, but surprisingly fun. Your goal in the game is to follow the orders of your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/17/long-puppy-is-a-quirky-and-fun-puzzle-experience/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Toxic Crusaders Shares Radioactive Gameplay Trailer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glowing With Excitement &#160; Retroware has just unleashed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming beat &#8217;em up adventure Toxic Crusaders during the MIX Summer Showcase. The short version is, this colorful adventure looks awesome. The long version is, please check it out below! As someone who was quite happy to demo the game during the MIX that happened during PAX West 2024, I think Toxic Crusaders is shaping up very nicely. Especially since it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S in Q3 2025. But don&#8217;t just take our word for it, check out the great info below: The latest footage showcases nearly a minute and a half of mutant mayhem. In it, we get an up close and personal look&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/17/toxic-crusaders-shares-radioactive-gameplay-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ZPF is an Ode to the Greatness of the Sega Genesis Era</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Letters, All Action &#160; Let me just start this preview by sharing a couple of truths. One, I was hoping to get this ZPF coverage out much sooner, but got held back by a mountain of other tasks. The other is that even though I wasn&#8217;t a Sega Genesis fanboy growing up, I have long been a fan of the exceptional style of several games released during that era. Though ZPF is a modern game crowdfunded and then released on Sega Genesis, it&#8217;s also one of the most intoxicating Shmups I&#8217;ve played in years. And since the game has yet to release on Steam, I decided to give it a bit more love. First things first, the visual style of ZPF is overwhelmingly gorgeous.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/16/zpf-is-an-ode-to-the-greatness-of-the-sega-genesis-era/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Echoes of the Unread Kickstarter Enters Final Stretch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read a Book While You Still Can &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s time for a little good news, bad news. The good news is, Echoes of the Unread has reached the crowdfunding goal. The bad news is, it hasn&#8217;t reached its stretch goals for a couple really great systems yet. But all hope isn&#8217;t lost. There&#8217;s still a bit more than 40 hours for folks to help crowdfund Echoes of the Unread. It&#8217;s nearly at the first stretch goal, 25K, which would bring it to Steam. And if it manages a bit more, at 30K the game could come to Nintendo Switch! If you need a reminder what the game is all about, you can check out our earlier preview, or read below: Developed by Clever&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/16/echoes-of-the-unread-kickstarter-enters-final-stretch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devil Jam Is a Rocking Auto-Battler Rhythm Experience</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/16/devil-jam-is-a-rocking-auto-battler-rhythm-experience/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Survive Heavy Metal Hordes? &#160; Though I&#8217;m generally a fan of rhythm games, I don&#8217;t really play too many survivor games. But when I saw that a stylish game called Devil Jam mixed rhythm, auto battling and Heavy Metal, I was intrigued. And after a bit of a learning curve, this preview from Rogueside was actually pretty fun. The thing that took me the longest to wrap my brain around in Devil Jam was the auto battling mechanic. As most of you know, rhythm games generally have you actively participating and hitting notes to the beat. Not so here. In Devil Jam, the demonic character you play automatically attacks on each beat, and all you do is move and aim where you&#8217;ll attack.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/16/devil-jam-is-a-rocking-auto-battler-rhythm-experience/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rainbow Six Siege X Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rainbow Six Siege X Review: More Flash than Bang I grew up with the methodical, punishing tactics of classic Rainbow Six, so I’ve always respected Siege for refusing to become just another twitch shooter. Even if it never became my mainstay, I admired its unique DNA: fortified killboxes, creative destruction, and a roster of operators that actually meant something. But coming back after years away? Brutal. Siege X promised a fresh start, but instead, it reminded me that this is still one of the most demanding games in the genre. Right off the bat, Siege X feels immediately familiar. Matches retain that intense, methodical rhythm of observation, planning, and sudden, violent execution. The most obvious change is the technical facelift. The visuals have indeed taken&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/16/rainbow-six-siege-x-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Arcade Brutality on Switch and Xbox in Death Kid</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/14/enjoy-arcade-brutality-on-switch-and-xbox-in-death-kid/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death is Calling &#160; There&#8217;s few things as satisfying as a true arcade experience. And today, we get a mix of that retro style with modern sensibilities in a game called Death Kid. It&#8217;s been on PC for a couple months, and today it&#8217;s available on Switch and Xbox. Here&#8217;s a few more details about this adventure from Take IT Studio! and Crooked Games: Players will descend into a cursed well, facing off against waves of relentless enemies while protecting three fragile souls caught between life and death. With each level growing more dangerous, strategy, quick reflexes, and a mastery of powerful abilities are essential to surviving what lies below. Originally developed over the course of seven years by solo developer from Crooked Games, Death&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/14/enjoy-arcade-brutality-on-switch-and-xbox-in-death-kid/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Room6 Shares Plush Rogue-like Reverie in the Moonlight</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sweet Dreams and Fierce Nightmares &#160; It takes a lot for me to be writing news over the weekend, which is why I&#8217;m happy to share news today of a new rogue-like. Developed by room6, it&#8217;s called Reverie in the Moonlight. It&#8217;s a dreamy adventure where you fight against monsters with your plushies. It&#8217;s coming to Steam in 2025. Here&#8217;s some more info about Reverie in the Moonlight: Little Tete&#8217;s nights are restless. His dreams are full of horrible monsters attacking him. But then, one night, he meets Luna, and she teaches him how to use his plushies to defend himself. When faced with a monster, Tete can only do one thing: run away. His plushies, however, can actually fight and defeat monsters. Different animals&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/14/room6-shares-plush-rogue-like-reverie-in-the-moonlight/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atelier Resleriana Shares Characters Ahead of September Release</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/13/atelier-resleriana-shares-characters-ahead-of-september-release/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Synthesize Some Red &#38; White Fun &#160; One series I&#8217;ve been meaning to get into is the Atelier series. And now, I have another reason to do so this September 26th with the release of Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist &#38; the White Guardian. KOEI TECMO America shared a brand new trailer highlighting not only how the game will differ from previous entries, but it also showcased a bunch of returning favorites from other Atelier adventures. Take a gander at the admittedly long video below: Here&#8217;s what fans of the Atelier games old and new can anticipate in Atelier Resleriana: Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist &#38; the White Guardian takes players on a mysterious and cozy adventure alongside new protagonists Rias Eidreise, an adventurer with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/13/atelier-resleriana-shares-characters-ahead-of-september-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mario Kart World Review (Nintendo Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Welcome Return &#160; It feels wild that it’s been eleven years since we’ve gotten a new Mario Kart on consoles. The game has never really gone away thanks to its Switch port, an expansion pass which kept new content coming for years, and even a mobile release in 2019. But going over a decade without a major new version of such a popular franchise is mind boggling. Mario Kart World is finally providing players with an entirely new version of the game, though such a long wait between entries leads to high expectations. The good news is that Mario Kart World is mostly able to meet them, even if not everything it tries is a massive success. &#160; A Whole New World? &#160; My&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/13/mario-kart-world-review-nintendo-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Whiteout Is a Harrowing Narrative Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Survive The Chill of the Apocalypse? &#160; I&#8217;ve played a lot of interesting games on Playdate, but none quite like Season 2&#8217;s The Whiteout. It&#8217;s the first narrative adventure I&#8217;ve tried on the system, and I was instantly sold on wanting to play more of them. Even though I&#8217;m not necessarily a point and click addict, I have become a fan of VN&#8217;s over the years. The premise of The Whiteout is a world in disarray after a cataclysmic cold snap that never seems to end. If you&#8217;ve played any apocalyptic tales before, you&#8217;ll be right at home here. Even though I&#8217;ve only played through one chapter thus far, it&#8217;s clear this is a world where violence and death are around every corner.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/13/the-whiteout-is-a-harrowing-narrative-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wheelsprung Is a Fun But Limited Physics Simulator</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grab Your Nuts and Hit the Road &#160; I should start this Wheelsprung preview by affirming that I&#8217;ve tried really hard not to give coverage to anything that uses generative AI. I&#8217;m not a fan of the merciless push from big tech to force it down our collective throats. I feel at worst it&#8217;s theft, and at best it&#8217;s lazy. But with that out of the way, I promised I&#8217;d be covering all of Playdate Season 2. And since my word matters to me, I&#8217;ll still be covering Wheelsprung even though it uses generative AI for coding. While I&#8217;m not a fan of generative AI, I do appreciate that the game&#8217;s page is at least open about its use, which isn&#8217;t always the case. And&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/13/wheelsprung-is-a-fun-but-limited-physics-simulator/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Backyard Baseball &#8217;97 Hits a Home Run on Consoles Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Strike Out! &#160; If you&#8217;re surprised that I&#8217;m the one covering this news, you&#8217;re not wrong. I usually could care less about sports games. But I&#8217;m also a long time fan of the Kirby franchise, so I like cute things on occasion. And I think it&#8217;s safe to say Backyard Baseball &#8217;97 is pretty darn adorable. Mega Cat Studios has seen fit to bring the classic to consoles starting today, specifically, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. But you might need more than that, so please check out the following: Following recent chart-topping success across Steam, Android, and iOS devices—where the game hit #1 across multiple categories and was named an Apple editorial pick—the console release continues Playground Productions&#8217; mission to preserve and celebrate the nostalgic&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/backyard-baseball-97-hits-a-home-run-on-consoles-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Try a Unique Bullet Heaven in Net.Attack() Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bullet Heaven Cat Hacking Arrives Next Week &#160; There&#8217;s been a LOT of games news lately, so you&#8217;d be forgiven if you weren&#8217;t familiar with Net.Attack(), by developer ByteRockers. It&#8217;s a mix of hacking, cats and bullet heaven, and it has a free demo available now. Better yet, the full game will release next week on June 19th! Here&#8217;s some more details about Net.Attack(): Net.Attack() is where bullet heaven action and coding/hacking meet, and the game’s node-based programming means that no run is ever the same. Net.Attack()’s coding system is perfect for seasoned coders and beginners alike. You get to build, tweak, and optimize attacks as you dominate the virtual battleboards and fight your way to victory. The game’s drag-and-drop node system is a game-changer&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/try-a-unique-bullet-heaven-in-net-attack-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dead of Darkness Terrifies Console Gamers Next Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Darkness Ascendant &#160; About a year ago to this day, I wrote up the first announcement of a new survival horror from eastasiasoft and Retrofiction Games called Dead of Darkness. While the game originally released on PC, we finally have a release date for consoles. Dead of Darkness is coming to Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S on July 2nd! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the retro-styled survival horror adventure: Dead of Darkness is a top-down retro horror-themed adventure with a cinematic narrative told from the perspectives of two playable protagonists, Miles and Olivia, each with their own motivations for investigating the mysteries of Velvet Island. Featuring 25 spoken roles, the multi-layered story in Dead of Darkness is conveyed with full voice acting&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/dead-of-darkness-terrifies-console-gamers-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Update Adds Language Support to Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Multilingual Inferno &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of arcade-styled experiences, then you&#8217;re in luck. Zenovia Interactive and Retroware have added language support to the ongoing Steam Next Fest demo for Neon Inferno! Here&#8217;s full details for the update: You can either select a language from the get go in the Steam Next Fest demo, or do so later via the Options. And trust me, you&#8217;ll want to play the demo, like I managed to do briefly yesterday. It&#8217;s short, sweet and incredibly epic. I played on Medium because I knew how dedicated to challenge Zenovia is, and it was a fair but well balanced experience. I blasted goons on motorbike, reflected bullets and fought one big bad in a mech suit at the very&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/neon-inferno-update-adds-language-support-to-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hatsune Miku Joins Rift of the NecroDancer in New DLC Pack</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Play that Funky Music! &#160; Not too long ago, I got the chance to cover Rift of the NecroDancer. While I had a lot of fun with the challenging rhythm game, I&#8217;d be lying if I said I didn&#8217;t want more. More quests, more crazy and more music. And now, courtesy of a collaboration with Crypton Future Media, Brace Yourself Games has brought paid Hatsune Miku DLC to the game today! Fret not if you want to rock out on consoles, since the Hatsune Miku DLC is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on June 25th. In the meantime, here&#8217;s what fans can expect from this blockbuster team up: Players will be able to groove to six new tracks featuring Hatsune Miku, created by a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/hatsune-miku-joins-rift-of-the-necrodancer-in-new-dlc-pack/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 6/12/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Tell Dad&#8230; &#160; Well folks, Father&#8217;s Day is just around the corner, but that&#8217;s not what you&#8217;re here for today. No, you&#8217;re here for the Nintendo Download for 6/12/25! The good news is, there&#8217;s some great games, a couple solid publisher sales and a bunch of crazy digital adventures. The bad news is there&#8217;s not as much stuff as I would have liked. But I guess that&#8217;s okay, what with celebrating our patriarchs and all. So without further ado, let&#8217;s get skating. &#160; Hawk&#8217;ing Your Goods &#160; There&#8217;s plenty of gamers who love skateboarding sims, and today is a great day for them. There&#8217;s only one featured title, and it&#8217;s a Tony Hawk game. Well, it&#8217;s actually a collection, and it&#8217;s coming to Switch&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/nintendo-download-for-6-12-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SRG Crosses the Street Next Week with The Pedestrian</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Far From a Pedestrian Adventure &#160; As much as my job is all about using a variety of words, there are times in one&#8217;s life we don&#8217;t need any. Meaning can be derived from a variety of sources, and that&#8217;s exactly the case in a puzzle platformer called The Pedestrian. Developed by Skookum Arts, it&#8217;s getting the Super Rare Games treatment next week on June 19th! Here&#8217;s a few more details about The Pedestrian: Enter into a dynamic 3D world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. You play by rearranging and reconnecting public signs in order to explore and advance through each engaging environment. If you&#8217;re intrigued, here&#8217;s the news you need most. On June 19th at 10AM PDT, The Pedestrian goes on sale on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/12/srg-crosses-the-street-next-week-with-the-pedestrian/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Switch 2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Review: Welcome To The Switch 2 It’s easy to look at the Nintendo Switch 2 and think that it’s merely a more powerful version of the Nintendo Switch. It’s certainly true that Nintendo hasn’t completely overhauled the user experience with their latest platform, but they contend that there are more differences between the two platforms than players might initially perceive. They aim to show this to players with the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Should this be your welcome to a new game system? Perhaps not, but it does offer some interesting insights into the new platform nonetheless. &#160; A Literal Hardware Tour &#160; Think of Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour less as a game and more as an introductory&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/nintendo-switch-2-welcome-tour-switch-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Elden Ring Nightreign Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elden Ring Nightreign PC Review: A Chaotic and Fast-paced Spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign is the newest spinoff of Elden Ring that reimagines the Soulslike formula through a multiplayer roguelike lens, offering a mostly fresh and replayable experience distinct from the core base game adventure. As a session-based, three-player co-op game, Nightreign features procedurally generated maps and enemies, with random shifting world events to ensure that no two runs are exactly alike. However, the game’s lack of cross-platform play, a two-player mode, and limited build variety hold it back from being a true masterpiece. You start off by selecting from a roster of eight unique classes, known as Nightfarers, each with their own special abilities and passive skills. For example, the Raider is a bruiser with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/elden-ring-nightreign-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Starlight Legacy Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starlight Legacy Review: Put On Your Nostalgia Goggles in this Charming Throwback RPG &#160; As an indie enthusiast, I&#8217;m constantly hunting for the next great adventure. One publisher that takes repeated chances on indie adventures is eastasiasoft. So when I saw they were publishing a retro-styled RPG developed by Decafesoft called Starlight Legacy, I was intrigued. It certainly looked the part, which is what led me to decide to review it on my Switch. After spending more than 20 hours with the adventure, I&#8217;m pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was. Keep reading to see if this solid, albeit simple, retro RPG is for you. The story takes place in the Evaria Kingdom, run by King Lennox. It&#8217;s split into a capital and four provinces&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/starlight-legacy-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Soars Onto Switch and PS5 on Sept. 19</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-Orders For Standard SteelBook and Bracer Edition Kick Off at Limited Run Games on June 17th GungHo Online Entertainment America has announced that the Standard Edition version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will be released both digitally and physically for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on September 19, 2025. Additionally, the game will arrive on Steam alongside the console versions, allowing PC-bound players to experience the latest release in the hugely popular role-playing game saga. There will be two separate Collector&#8217;s Editions of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter made available for pre-order— the SteelBook Edition and Bracer Edition— starting June 17. You can find a full breakdown of what&#8217;s included in these different versions below: The SteelBook® Edition ($79.99) includes: Standard&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/trails-in-the-sky-1st-chapter-soars-onto-switch-and-ps5-on-sept-19/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Possessor(s) Stands Out For More Than Its Unique Name</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Possessor(s) Offers A Unique Genre Mashup Which Feels Immediately Cohesive &#160; The team at Heart Machine have proven they know how to do stylish action right, so it comes as no big surprise that their latest effort, Possessor(s), feels great from the start. What is a bit more of a surprise is how much of a departure it is from their previous titles, diving into the search-action genre while mixing in a strong influence from platform fighters. These elements come together in a package that already feels cohesive even if my brief time with the game left me with a few questions. You play as Luca, a girl left for dead during a demon invasion of her town. People are dying everywhere and Luca finds&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/possessors-stands-out-for-more-than-its-unique-name/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dale North Composes Astral Ascent: The Outer Reaches Soundtrack</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reach for Some Brand New Tunes &#160; Even though I&#8217;m a pretty diehard gamer, I&#8217;m not one of those that can usually list my favorite composers on a whim. Though I love game music, it takes a lot to take permanent occupancy in my subconscious. One such composer is the incredible Dale North. Today, him and Scarlet Moon have teamed up again for Astral Ascent: The Outer Reaches game soundtrack! Not familiar with the game? Then please check out the Astral Ascent trailer below: Here&#8217;s some more key details about Astral Ascent: The Outer Reaches: Following up the successful 2023 original game and soundtrack, The Outer Reaches, also known as the Astral Ascent&#8217;s &#8220;2.0 Update,&#8221; continues the fast-paced roguelike action fans have come to love&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/dale-north-composes-astral-ascent-the-outer-reaches-soundtrack/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Delightful World of Nightmares Beckons in NeverAwake FLASHBACK</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Such Beautiful Nightmares! &#160; Normally we think of nightmares as bad things, and with good reason. But when you have a game like the original NeverAwake, which renders Rem&#8217;s worst fears in such lush and imaginative detail, we have to pause to reconsider. Especially since that tremendous adventure is getting a sequel on PC this Fall called NeverAwake FLASHBACK! Here&#8217;s some key details about the unexpected sequel: After escaping the ordeals of NeverAwake, protagonist Rem thought she found peace, but her sweet dreams start to turn dark again. Joined by her plushie Gabe-chan, Rem must once again dive deep into her subconscious and fight literal sleep demons to enjoy peace once more. But now, the nightmares keep changing. Flying about procedurally-generated arenas, blasting away twisted&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/11/a-delightful-world-of-nightmares-beckons-in-neverawake-flashback/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>IndieGoGo Returns to Mother Russia This Month in Sovietborgs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Almost Time for Some Red Guardians &#160; More and more, the past looks better than the present. But that formula might get twisted by an alternate history adventure like Sovietborgs. It&#8217;s slated to start crowdfunding on IndieGoGo starting on June 25th, and it&#8217;s by the same team that brought Xenocider to Dreamcast, named Retro Sumus. Here&#8217;s some more details about this 16-bit run and gun adventure: In this brutal retro-futuristic world, you control a squad of cybernetic warriors—the Sovietborgs—on a mission to crush monsters and rebel scum, one explosion at a time. The game will support classic platforms such as Mega Drive/Genesis, Dreamcast, NeoGeo, and MS-DOS. In Sovietborgs, you&#8217;ll dive into: Old-school top-down gameplay inspired by The Chaos Engine and Gauntlet Pre-rendered visuals crafted with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/10/indiegogo-returns-to-mother-russia-this-month-in-sovietborgs/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devolver Celebrates Pride Month with Y&#8217;all Means All Merch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Support the Rainbow &#160; Surprise, it&#8217;s Pride Month! I know, this year there hasn&#8217;t been as much visibility, for a variety of reasons. But whether it applies to you, friends or family, it&#8217;s a month worth celebrating. Because we&#8217;re all human, and we all deserve human dignity and kindness. My grandma taught me early on to treat others like you want to be treated, which has always been great advice. Which brings us to a new merch collection by Devolver Digital. This month, they have a merch line called Y&#8217;all means All, which is honestly pretty fitting. Better yet, 100% of the proceeds from sales go to the Trans Lifeline, helping support a group of people being cruelly marginalized and demonized every day. Here&#8217;s some&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/10/devolver-celebrates-pride-month-with-yall-means-all-merch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready for a Twisted Party Game this July in Eat the Rich</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gobble Gobble, Turkeys &#160; I was going to start this piece with some veiled allusions and clever wordplay. But sometimes, the title of a game just speaks for itself, as is the case with Eat the Rich. Showcased at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, it&#8217;s a twisted party game where you succeed at the expense of the other players. Better yet, this twisted adventure from Monstronauts and Maccima Games is slated to release on PC (Steam and Epic) as soon as July 23rd! But if you need a bit more of a push, check this out: Pay the ultimate price as one of the wealthy elites responsible for society’s collapse by becoming a participant getting forced by the masses to take part in a sadistic&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/10/get-ready-for-a-twisted-party-game-this-july-in-eat-the-rich/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Love Eternal Explores a New Dimension of Horror in Q4 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friends Forever! &#160; I&#8217;m been drawn to horror since I was an adult, but one particular game that got its hooks deep into my psyche is called Love Eternal. Which is pretty impressive, given I haven&#8217;t even played the game yet. It&#8217;s more due to the distinctive, unsettling visual style of developer brlka, most notably in the game&#8217;s animated cutscenes. At the PC Gaming Show, publisher Ysbryd Games finally gave us a release window for the upcoming horror platformer. Love Eternal is coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S in Q4 2025! Check out some details about the game below, along with the newest unsettling trailer for the game. When Maya leaves the dinner table to answer a phone call, she returns to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/10/love-eternal-explores-a-new-dimension-of-horror-in-q4-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready to Survive a Semester in Demonschool Q3 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s Hit the Books (and Some Demons) &#160; The last time we covered Demonschool was when they announced a new release window. And while that window hasn&#8217;t changed or been narrowed down, we still have some news courtesy of the PC Gaming Show. Namely, Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft Games just shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming tactical game inspired by Persona and Italian horror cinema. While I don&#8217;t think that trailer does much to satiate us hungry fans, you can check out some other fun details about the game coming to PC, PS4/5, Xbox Series X&#124;S and even Steam Deck soon: “Our team took great pride in fleshing out the world of Demonschool as much as possible,” said Brandon Sheffield, creative director&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/10/get-ready-to-survive-a-semester-in-demonschool-q3-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fun in the Sun &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s an especially busy time to be a gamer. Between the release of Switch 2, State of Play and then Summer Game Fest, we&#8217;ve barely had a free minute. Despite that, I take my position of sharing great games seriously, and I set aside a little time to browse the Steam Next Fest games to help highlight some real bangers. In total transparency, I haven&#8217;t yet demoed any of these June 2025 Steam Next Fest titles, but I plan on starting the minute I&#8217;m done writing this. So for all our sakes, let&#8217;s get through this list and get started playing some great games on Steam! June 2025 Steam Next Fest Demo #1 &#8211; BALL x PIT &#160;&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/10-must-play-demos-during-june-2025-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a Sizzling &#038; Stylish Platformer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready For Blazing Summer Heat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound &#160; It&#8217;s not exactly a surprise I&#8217;ve been a fan of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound since I first heard about the game. So when offered the chance to preview the game in anticipation of the Summer release, you can bet I was eager to try it. But then my memory of the original Ninja Gaiden caught up with me, and I started to wonder if I was ready for this modern take on the classic series. The short version is that yes I was, but also that Ragebound channels the challenge of the original series while still offering something compelling and modern. Again, though, this is a Ninja Gaiden game. So even if you&#8217;ve only played&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-is-a-sizzling-stylish-platformer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ILA: A Frosty Glide Is a Cozy, Platforming Masterpiece</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Skate On, Young Apprentice! &#160; While I enjoyed aspects of all three First Break Labs games I got to preview, the one that most resonated with me was the last one. It&#8217;s called ILA: A Frosty Glide, and on the surface it might not look like much. But after spending mere moments with this cozy, witchy platformer, I was instantly sold. Especially since the voxel style of the game is incredibly eye-catching. Developed by Barcelona-based Magic Rain Studios and slated to release later this year on PC and consoles, it&#8217;s the tale of the titular heroine, Ila. Her cat Coco is missing, and she&#8217;s bound and determined to bring him back. Armed only with her humble Skatebroom (yes, that&#8217;s exactly what it sounds like), she&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/ila-a-frosty-glide-is-a-cozy-platforming-masterpiece/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Baseless Is a Gloriously Strange Celestial Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s All About That Base &#160; Whereas the first game I previewed for First Break Labs was the visually stunning yet somewhat perplexing Particle Hearts, the second title was utterly different. It&#8217;s called Baseless, and being developed by solo developer Fermenter Games. It&#8217;s also incredibly challenging, but not necessarily in a bad way. The game starts with our hero, Caf, found floating in a cage in space, victim of a villainous organization called Goliath. All seems lost, until a strange, scarf-like entity rescues him on behalf of a group called the Nile. It seems they&#8217;re motivated to gathering all the lost souls afflicted by Goliath, and bringing them back to their home base. That by itself is plenty original, but the game doesn&#8217;t stop there.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/baseless-is-a-gloriously-strange-celestial-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Particle Hearts is Visually Stunning and Somewhat Perplexing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Mysterious, Stunning World &#160; I recently had the chance to check out a bunch of compelling titles published by First Break Labs in a huge presentation. They&#8217;re all totally different, but the first one we&#8217;re going to cover is called Particle Hearts. It&#8217;s developed by Underwater Fire, and it&#8217;s a 3D puzzle platformer in a world completely comprised of beautiful particle effects. After I got past the wonder of the glorious visual style of Particle Hearts, I quickly ascertained it reminded me somewhat of an old game called Lost in Shadow. The people that handled the presentation, named Fonz and Derek, said the game was more inspired by Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Either way, it&#8217;s a game full of mystery. At the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/particle-hearts-is-visually-stunning-and-somewhat-perplexing/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dotemu&#8217;s Absolum Is An Absolutely Magical Rogue-&#8216;Em-Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Irvin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolum Preview: An Absolutely Magical Rogue ’Em Up I love a good beat ‘em up. After all, I grew up on games like Konami&#8217;s TMNT brawlers in arcades and on the Super Nintendo, and loved me some Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World when it came to the Xbox 360. In recent years, retro-focused publisher Dotemu has done a masterful job of channeling the energy of those classic brawlers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder&#8217;s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4. And now the publisher, alongside Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, is taking the lessons they learned with those titles to deliver Absolum, an original IP that&#8217;s shaping up to be a surefire hit for fans of the genre. Over the past week, I&#8217;ve had the chance&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/09/dotemus-absolum-is-an-absolutely-magical-rogue-em-up/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cozy, Sim and Mecha Combine in ANIMALKIND</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Corgis, Cats and Raccoons, Oh My! &#160; No matter how divided we are as a country, I think we can all agree on one thing &#8211; animals are delightful. Especially the likes of Corgis, though people might be a bit more contrary when it comes to cats and raccoons. But in ANIMALKIND, all three will learn to work together while piloting gigantic mecha suits. Yes, really! Revealed by developer Uncommon Games at IGN Live, ANIMALKIND is a cozy, open-world sim game. If you&#8217;re eager to hear more, just check this out: ANIMALKIND takes place in an inviting open world populated by adorable animal friends, with access to the industrial-grade opposable thumbs and upgradeable chassis of an ancient mech. Discover enchanting wilderness biomes, build a bustling&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/cozy-sim-and-mecha-combine-in-animalkind/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return to Moominvalley in 2026 with Moomintroll: Winter&#8217;s Warmth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter is Coming &#160; One of the biggest surprises for me in recent years was how much I adored Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Prior to playing the game, I hadn&#8217;t even heard of Tove Jansson. But after playing it, I quickly became a convert to cozy, puzzle oriented games. Which is good, since developer Hyper Games is working on another called Moomintroll: Winter&#8217;s Warmth! Slated to release in 2026 for PC and consoles, it tells the tale of a Moomintroll awakening into a fierce, frozen world, and trying to navigate it. Here&#8217;s some more key details: When Moomintroll unexpectedly wakes up early from his winter hibernation, he finds himself completely alone for the first time, in a world he barely recognizes. The familiar landscape of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/return-to-moominvalley-in-2026-with-moomintroll-winters-warmth/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dance For Sogvar&#8217;s Amusement in Fresh Tracks This August</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Embrace the Chill &#160; It&#8217;s feeling a lot like Summer today, with the sun blazing mercilessly. So why not cover a game set in the snowy climes of mythical Norwyn? That game is called Fresh Tracks, and it&#8217;s one I got the chance to preview not long ago. Today at the PC Gaming Show, developer Buffalo Buffalo revealed not just the release date of August 12th for the game, but also the incredible cast of voice actors. Including the always entertaining and delightfully gruff voice of Peter Stormare as Sogvar! Here&#8217;s some more details about Fresh Tracks: Fresh Tracks invites players to strap on their skis for a non-stop music-driven adventure! Journey through the snow-covered land of Norwyn accompanied by powerful Mythics, who transform the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/dance-for-sogvars-amusement-in-fresh-tracks-this-august/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go With the Flow in Fading Echo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Into the Echoverse &#160; Sometimes, all a game needs to grab us is a memorable visual hook. And it&#8217;s safe to say that Fading Echo, by New Tales and Emeteria, absolutely has that nailed. The game was announced at the Future Games Show, and it&#8217;s a visually striking adventure where you play a hero that can shift between water and human forms, making the elements your own toolbox. It&#8217;s coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S in 2026. Here&#8217;s a few more key details about Fading Echo: In Fading Echo, you play as One, a young Legend who shifts between human and aquatic forms to explore, fight, and adapt across ever-changing realities. From gliding through pipes as a droplet to crashing down as a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/go-with-the-flow-in-fading-echo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lush Metroidvania Constance Comes to PC Later this Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paint Me a Picture &#160; As someone always on the hunt for the next amazing Metroidvania adventure, I&#8217;m happy today to share an upcoming one called Constance. It has you using your magical paintbrush in amazing ways while exploring the inner-world of the main character&#8217;s psyche. And it&#8217;s coming first to PC later this year, and Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S in 2026. Here&#8217;s some more captivating details about this Metroidvania highlighting mental health: Transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. But beware: using your brush techniques will corrupt your paint. Rely on them too much and you’ll become&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/lush-metroidvania-constance-comes-to-pc-later-this-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retro Horror Makes a Comeback in Ground Zero</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Survive a Devastated and Mutated South Korea? &#160; For whatever reason, I&#8217;m captivated by retro horror. I grew up with it, and despite being easily scared, that&#8217;s still the sort of terror I find most tasty. Thankfully, at the Future Games Show, Kwalee and Malformation Games revealed a horrifying new entry in the horror library called Ground Zero. It takes place in a South Korea that was devastated first by a meteor, and then what came afterwards. You can find more spooky and unnerving details below: A devastating meteor impact has wiped out South Korea. 2 months later as the dust and lightning storms settle and the air becomes breathable, an elite Korean operative and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate. What&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/retro-horror-makes-a-comeback-in-ground-zero/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reap Your Way to Victory in Neon Doctrine&#8217;s Grim Trials</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grim Is Just the Beginning! &#160; I&#8217;ve followed Neon Doctrine for a while now, and while they&#8217;ve published some really neat games, I&#8217;ve never seen anything from them quite like Grim Trials. It honestly strikes me as a sort of hybrid of Hades and Cult of the Lamb with maybe a touch of The Binding of Isaac. Throw in some rocking heavy metal, and this is a rogue-lite I could truly get behind. Grim Trials was announced during the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, and it looks like it&#8217;s only confirmed for PC thus far. Keep reading and you&#8217;ll see why I hope that it eventually gets announced for all consoles: Fight for death and prove your worth as you hack and blast with scythe and crossbow&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/reap-your-way-to-victory-in-neon-doctrines-grim-trials/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Help Aurora Save the World in Ascend this August</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Restore Harmony to the World &#160; Another weekend showcase I didn&#8217;t catch nearly enough of was Women-Led Games. So I&#8217;m happy to share one promising adventure that was a part of it called Ascend. Developed by Miami Avalon, it&#8217;s the tale of a world in chaos, and a hero named Aurora who is going to save it using astrology, tarot and mysticism. Better yet, Ascend has a demo coming soon, and will officially release on PC on August 28th! Keep reading for reasons you should check the game out: As protagonist Aurora, you&#8217;ve watched your world descend into chaos and ruin and want to change its fate. By embarking on a perilous quest up a mystical mountain, you hope to be the first to complete&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/help-aurora-save-the-world-in-ascend-this-august/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>XSEED Brings a Classic West in Milano&#8217;s Odd Job Collection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Charming 32-bit Adventure Arrives This Year &#160; Let me start by acknowledging this week has been insane. I&#8217;ve covered E3 physically and digitally before, and I don&#8217;t ever remember being so busy as I&#8217;ve been this week covering the various shows joining forces to fill the void. One of which was the Wholesome Direct, which I pretty much entirely missed, much to my chagrin. Thankfully, courtesy of the folks at XSEED Games, I caught up to one promising game showcased at the Wholesome Direct. It&#8217;s a game that was once a regional exclusive, and is now coming to the West, something I&#8217;m always a sucker for. That game is called Milano&#8217;s Odd Job Collection. Think No More Heroes just without the violent parts, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/08/xseed-brings-a-classic-west-in-milanos-odd-job-collection/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ratatan Shares New Trailer and Demo Ahead of Early Access</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Battle to the Music! &#160; Outside of genres like Heavy Metal and hardcore Rap, I don&#8217;t typically associate music with violence. I mean, just look at a marching band, there&#8217;s literally nothing less intimidating. But in a game called Ratatan, you&#8217;ll learn to love fighting to the music! Developed by RATATA ARTS, the same team behind the Patapon, Ratatan wasn&#8217;t just a sensational crowdfunding success. During Day of the Devs, it shared a new trailer and offered a Steam demo ahead of it coming to Steam Early Access on July 25th. Here&#8217;s a few more juicy details about Ratatan: Players can move to the groove alone or team up with friends in online multiplayer mayhem suitable for up to four players! Engage in huge melee&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/ratatan-shares-new-trailer-and-demo-ahead-of-early-access/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Shares New Gameplay Trailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 22:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blood, Magic and Zombies &#160; I&#8217;ll be the first to admit it&#8217;s been a minute since I last covered Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. I managed to demo it at PAX West two years in a row, if that tells you something, and I&#8217;m definitely a fan. I&#8217;ve just been waiting for a substantial news piece to cover, and today we have one. At the Future Games Show, Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games shared a brand new gameplay trailer for this tactical, turn-based, rogue-lite adventure. Take a gander below: I think the game is shaping up very nicely. And while I wish I could share a release date, here&#8217;s some helpful information about the adventure currently sitting pretty in Steam Early Access: Spin-off&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/lost-eidolons-veil-of-the-witch-shares-new-gameplay-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mina the Hollower Finally Arrives This Halloween</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Shoveling to Hollowing &#160; As someone who backed the game, it&#8217;s utterly crazy to me that the last time I wrote up news for Mina the Hollower was when the Kickstarter was first announced. Fast forward 3 years or so, and Yacht Club Games finally had amazing news to share at Summer Games Fest. Not only is there a Steam demo out now that will also be available during Steam Next Fest, but the game officially releases this October 31st AKA Halloween! Honestly, they couldn&#8217;t have picked a better date for this Gothic, top-down adventure to come out. But since it&#8217;s been a while since we last covered Mina the Hollower, here&#8217;s a refresher: Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/mina-the-hollower-finally-arrives-this-halloween/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Serenity Forge Shares Horror Adventure Fractured Blooms at SGF</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reap What You Sow &#160; If your regularly read my ongoing coverage at HPP (and if so, thank you), you&#8217;d be forgiven for wondering if you hadn&#8217;t just read an article about a deeply personal adventure from Serenity Forge and Zhenghua Yang. There was a game with those outlines called Return to Ash, but that&#8217;s not what we&#8217;re talking about today. No, we&#8217;re talking about something sneaky and unsettling called Fractured Blooms. Fractured Blooms was revealed at Summer Game Fest, and at first it appears to be an idyllic farm sim. Then you realize you&#8217;re trapped in a time loop, and the deeper you get, the more twisted and unhinged things become. Here&#8217;s a taste of what you can expect from this latest brain twister&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/serenity-forge-shares-horror-adventure-fractured-blooms-at-sgf/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Herdling is a Wondrous Game Held Back By Finnicky Controls</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Furry Adventure That&#8217;s Still Worth Taking &#160; Sometimes in the game industry, we get an opportunity to check out something cool well in advance of when we can say anything about it. As an example, about a month ago I got the chance to join a presentation hosted by Okomotive for the latest from Herdling, a game I had gotten to preview at PAX West a while back. This presentation was hosted by several folks from Okomotive &#8211; Don Schmocker (co-founder and creative lead), Fabio Baumgartner (co-founder, lead game designer and sound designer), and Ironbell (tech lead). It showed off mid to late game Herdling content, all played with a mouse and keyboard. My favorite part was when they skipped ahead to the Glade,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/herdling-is-a-wondrous-game-held-back-by-finnicky-controls/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drinkbox Studios&#8217; Next Game is Eldritch Western Blighted</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Something Twisted This Way Comes &#160; Even though I don&#8217;t love all their games equally, I&#8217;ve always appreciated Drinkbox Studios. I really enjoyed the Guacamelee! games, but they&#8217;ve done a lot of other, darker fare. And their next game is just that, a twisted, Western tale of revenge called Blighted. Revealed during the Day of the Devs, it&#8217;s coming to PC and consoles in 2026, and here&#8217;s what we know about it thus far: &#8220;Blighted is our largest and most ambitious game to date. We&#8217;ve been building on the experience from creating our past games, while also experimenting with many new ideas,&#8221; said Graham Smith, producer and co-founder at Drinkbox Studios. &#8220;We&#8217;re working hard towards finishing development of Blighted, and we&#8217;re excited to finally reveal&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/drinkbox-studios-next-game-is-eldritch-western-blighted/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Possessor(s) Shares Animated Trailer and New Demo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Survival Against the Odds &#160; The last time I got the chance to cover Possessor(s) was when I frankly knew almost nothing about it. It was a brief part of Volvy&#8217;s demented birthday party, but today we have a lot more to share. During the Day of the Devs showcase, Devolver Digital and Heart Machine revealed a glorious new animated trailer, alongside a new playable Steam demo. First, please check out the sad and evocative trailer below: Now you probably want to know more about Possessor(s), right? Then please avail yourself of the following juicy tidbits: In Possessor(s) you will play as Luca, a high-schooler trapped in the ruins of Sanzu City. Professor Foss was one of her teachers. What is the mysterious research being&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/possessors-shares-animated-trailer-and-new-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kenny Sun and Devolver Reveal BALL x PIT</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ballbylon Has Fallen. You Must Rise! &#160; Today we&#8217;re sharing another really eclectic and quirky adventure published by Devolver Digital. It&#8217;s developed by Kenny Sun, who I only knew from a game called Mr. Sun&#8217;s Hatbox. It was quirky and funny, but held back by some glitchy performance on Switch. That said, I&#8217;m always a fan for a redemption story, and him and Devolver might have that in BALL x PIT. The short version is, BALL x PIT is like Arkanoid if it was mixed with rogue-lite and base-building mechanics. Here&#8217;s a taste of what you can expect from this ambitious hybrid coming to PC, Switch and Xbox later this year: In BALL x PIT, Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/kenny-sun-and-devolver-reveal-ball-x-pit/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kernel Hearts Unveils Closed Alpha in Splashy New Trailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hearts Aflutter &#160; Ever since it was first unveiled, I&#8217;ve been fascinated by Kernel Hearts. Both for the visual style and themes as well as for the fact that it&#8217;s not the typical adventure published by Whitethorn Games. Today, courtesy of the Latin American Games Showcase (LAGS), developer EPHEMERA shared that the game is going to get a closed alpha. Better yet, during that period there will be multiplayer co-op adventuring in the Tower of Babel. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Kernel Hearts: During the closed alpha, players will get to go hands-on and check out the hard-hitting, action-packed roguelike gameplay. They will also have access to two of the playable characters in the game, each with their own unique playstyle, and check out&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/kernel-hearts-unveils-closed-alpha-in-splashy-new-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Whitethorn Games Unveils Colorbound at LAGS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Power of Color &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I appreciate, it&#8217;s the gift of sight. I&#8217;m a highly visual person by nature, and I love all the beautiful colors and sights the world can provide. So I&#8217;m very happy to share today that Whitethorn Games is working to help publish a colorful puzzle platformer named Colorbound. Developed by Chilean team Panpipe Studio, it&#8217;s an adventure where a young boy strives to gather his late grandfather&#8217;s band for one final performance. Here&#8217;s some more wonderful details about the game: &#8220;We&#8217;re incredibly proud to partner with Panpipe Studio to bring Colour Bound to life,&#8221; said Dr. Matthew White, CEO of Whitethorn Games. &#8220;This game is a beautiful celebration of heritage, family, and approachable game design —&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/whitethorn-games-unveils-colorbound-at-lags/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return to Toronto in 2026 with Scott Pilgrim EX</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We Are Sex Bob-Omb! &#160; You probably don&#8217;t know this about me, but I&#8217;m a pretty big fan of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. As it turns out, so are the folks over at Tribute Games, many of whom had a hand in the first video game. Now, along with Universal Products &#38; Experiences, they&#8217;re working on a brand new adventure slated for 2026 called Scott Pilgrim EX! Not only is this epic new beat &#8217;em up slated to release on PC and consoles, but it&#8217;s being developed along with the brain behind Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O&#8217;Malley himself! There&#8217;s also going to be music created by none other than Anamanaguchi. If all that wasn&#8217;t enough, check this out: Scott Pilgrim EX reimagines the fan-favorite&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/07/return-to-toronto-in-2026-with-scott-pilgrim-ex/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>She-Hulk &#038; Rocket Join Marvel Cosmic Invasion in Trailer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cosmic Adventure Beckons! &#160; When I&#8217;m writing here, I&#8217;m usually wearing my gamer hat. But I also have a comic-book hat that I dust off for special occasions. And as a fan of Dotemu, Tribute Games and Marvel, I&#8217;ve been hyped for Marvel Cosmic Invasion since it was first announced. Today during Summer Game Fest, that terrific trio revealed two more epic characters are joining the scrum &#8211; She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon! So if you weren&#8217;t already hyped for this beat &#8217;em up by the same team that brought us Shredder&#8217;s Revenge, I&#8217;d start getting there now. Here&#8217;s a few more details about the game coming later this year to PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox consoles: In MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, the immortal Super Villain Annihilus&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/06/she-hulk-rocket-join-marvel-cosmic-invasion-in-trailer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Shares Release Date and LRG Physical Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bullet Time is Coming in October! &#160; A few years ago, I got the chance to play a really cool arcade adventure called Steel Assault. Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Tribute Games, it was a blazing fast, intense adventure that ended just a bit too soon. Fast forward a few years, and now their second game is coming, this time courtesy of Retroware. That game is Neon Inferno, and it&#8217;s coming to PC and consoles (Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S) this October 2nd! I know, that&#8217;s a long wait, but here&#8217;s how they sweeten the deal. Not only is Neon Inferno coming digitally to all those systems, but it&#8217;s getting a simultaneous physical release courtesy of Limited Run Games! Oh and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/06/neon-inferno-shares-release-date-and-lrg-physical-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Serenity Forge Unveils Emotional VN Return to Ash</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/serenity-forge-unveils-emotional-vn-return-to-ash/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Deeply Personal Narrative Adventure &#160; I&#8217;ve become pretty invested lately in the deep, dark and compelling stories told by publisher Serenity Forge. And now they have one coming that&#8217;s not only unique, but also deeply personal to their founder, Zhenghua Yang. That game is called Return to Ash, and it&#8217;s about life, death and overcoming profound obstacles. Return to Ash is coming to Steam on July 10th. Here&#8217;s some reasons you should consider checking it out: &#8220;Return to Ash was partly inspired by my personal experience struggling with my near-fatal illness hospitalized as a teenager, trapped and forgotten by the world,&#8221; said Zhenghua (Z) Yang, Founder/CEO of Serenity Forge and Executive Director &#38; Artist of Return to Ash. &#8220;What brought me back during those&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/serenity-forge-unveils-emotional-vn-return-to-ash/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Let Kunai Fly in July With NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ninja Magic Coming Next Month! &#160; There were a lot of exciting reveals during yesterday&#8217;s State of Play. One of the most exciting, at least in my humble opinion, was that NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is coming to PC and consoles (Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox) on July 31st! Not enough for you? How about the fact it will have a demo available during next week&#8217;s Steam Next Fest? But wait, there&#8217;s more exciting ninja news: NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s release date trailer unleashes a wave of otherworldly evil that demands eagle-eyed evasiveness and razor-sharp precision. Stand still and you&#8217;re dead. Only true ninjas will survive the relentless assault of blades, claws and demonic enemies. Master the distinct abilities of Kenji and Kumori, the two playable characters shown&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/let-kunai-fly-in-july-with-ninja-gaiden-ragebound/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return To a Classic in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Undisputed Classic Coming to PC and Consoles this September &#160; I may be a Nintendo fanboy these days, but I played a lot of lovely games on my original PlayStation and PS2. One of the games that sticks with me to this day is Final Fantasy Tactics. I loved every version of it, from the classic to The War of the Lions remake. And yesterday during the State of Play, Square Enix tapped into that nostalgia when they announced Final Fantasy Tactics &#8211; The Ivalice Chronicles! Not only is this a gorgeous game, but it features both classic and enhanced editions of the adventure. Best of all, The Ivalice Chronicles is coming to pretty much everything on September 30th &#8211; including PC (Steam and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/return-to-a-classic-in-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Pirate Puppets Next Year in Sea of Remnants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avast, Ye Scurvy Puppets! &#160; It was surreal waiting in line to reserve my Switch 2 yesterday while hearing about the latest announcements during Sony&#8217;s State of Play. There were a lot of exciting announcements, but one that initially escaped me was a game called Sea of Remnants. It&#8217;s an adventure developed by Joker Studio (Identity V) and set to be published by NetEase Games. Sea of Remnants is a stylish RPG with turn-based combat, real time naval battles and a truly cool premise. Besides that, it&#8217;s also slated to be free to play when it launches in 2026. Better yet, it&#8217;s slated to come to Steam, PS5 and mobile (iOS and Android). I would love to add Switch 2 to that list, but in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/enjoy-pirate-puppets-next-year-in-sea-of-remnants/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 6/5/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nobody Puts Baby in a Coneru! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s finally the day we&#8217;ve all been eager for or dreading, depending on our pre-order status &#8211; The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out! I myself didn&#8217;t know yesterday whether or not I&#8217;d have my own copy, since my pre-order got complicated by Gamestop incompetence. Fast forward waiting in line yesterday for 6 hours in the hot sun, and I actually managed to pick one up! Though admittedly mine is still sitting pretty in the box. It was a long day. But you&#8217;re not just here for my musings, you&#8217;re here for the Nintendo Download, right? Well, as you can probably imagine, the Nintendo Download for 6/5/25 is a spicy one. There&#8217;s a ton of Switch&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/05/nintendo-download-for-6-5-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blippo+ Is the Weirdest Thing Playdate Season 2 Offers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where Games and Art Collide &#160; So here we are with the third game currently available as part of Playdate Season 2. And while I wish I could tell you that Blippo+ was charming like Dig! Dig! Dino! or fierce yet impressive like Fulcrum Defender, it&#8217;s actually something almost indescribable. First, here&#8217;s how the game is described on the official Playdate page: When the first batch of Playdates came online, something strange happened. All at once, the screens pulsed with an unusual pattern of TV static. Was it a software glitch? Or interference from a transmission coming from somewhere beyond our world? Now, thanks to the crank team of engineers at Panic, this mysterious alien broadcast signal has been decoded, and all Playdate owners can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/04/blippo-is-the-weirdest-thing-playdate-season-2-offers/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sexy RPG Nova Hearts Infatuates PC &#038; Consoles in June</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/sexy-rpg-nova-hearts-infatuates-pc-consoles-in-june/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Transform and Fight! &#160; Quite a while back, we covered news about several games published by Shoreline Games, including an RPG called Nova Hearts. While it appears that game was originally supposed to release in early 2025, now it&#8217;s firmly slated to release on PC and consoles (Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S) this June 19th! But if you need more details, then here&#8217;s several you might want to check Nova Hearts out: Nova Hearts – a turn-based strategy game with dating sim and visual novel elements – marks the first release from upstart studio Shoreline Games, and the second from Lightbulb Crew which most notably released Othercide to an overwhelmingly positive critical reception from both press and audience alike. The game features a group&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/sexy-rpg-nova-hearts-infatuates-pc-consoles-in-june/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Revel in Nostalgia Later This Month in Nanomon Virtual Pet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready To Raise a Digital Darling &#160; It&#8217;s been a while since the whole Tamagotchi craze, though us gamers have never really given up on monster-collector games. Now, developer Oscar Brittain (Desert Child, Kardboard Kings) and Akupara Games are bringing us a new take on the genre called Nanomon Virtual Pet. Here&#8217;s what you can expect from the adventure: Born as a naive little dumpling, your Nanomon looks to you for food, companionship, little walks and training all in hopes of evolving into one of 22+ cute Nanomon. Features: Raise a unique Nanomon in the style of classic digital pet games Feed them exotic foods to discover new evolutions Uncover the Nanoscape, inspired by Adventure Time, Digimon, and Tamagotchi Play games with your Nanomon&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/revel-in-nostalgia-later-this-month-in-nanomon-virtual-pet/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Death Howl Shares New Trailer Ahead of Next Fest Demo</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/death-howl-shares-new-trailer-ahead-of-next-fest-demo/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Howl for Joy, Deckbuilder Fans! &#160; A little while back, we covered the announcement of an epic deckbuilder by 11 Bit Studios and The Outer Zone called Death Howl. I was impressed just by the visual style and premise, but after playing the first demo, I was even more excited. Which is why I&#8217;m so happy to share that after getting announced at the The MIX Summer Games Showcase earlier today, we can confirm Death Howl has another demo heading to Steam Next Fest next week! Here&#8217;s some helpful info about the game: While the first demo introduced players to the beginning of Death Howl, this new demo picks up right after and lets players explore a brand-new region: the Creek of the Spectral Falls.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/death-howl-shares-new-trailer-ahead-of-next-fest-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready For Summer Blasting in TurretGirls</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Romance of Blasting Alien Scum &#160; I know fanservice gets a bad name, and there&#8217;s often a good reason for that. But there also happens to be many great games and even series that use it well. Take the Senran Kagura series, for example. And now, there&#8217;s a new one coming this Summer that looks promising called TurretGirls. Developed by NANAIRO ENTERPRISE CO. and set to be published by DANGEN Entertainment, it&#8217;s an on-rails shooter where one valiant warrior, named Girl, fights against wave after wave of vicious aliens. There&#8217;s also some silliness such as destructible clothing and such, but don&#8217;t let that dissuade you. Here&#8217;s what else you can expect from TurretGirls: Alien freaks are pouring in from beyond the stars, and the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/get-ready-for-summer-blasting-in-turretgirls/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fulcrum Defender Is a Deviously Well-Made Arcade Experience</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Arcade Shooter Will Turn Your Head &#160; Unlike Dig! Dig! Dino!, I wasn&#8217;t instantly charmed by Fulcrum Defender. In fact, my first impression of the game was that it was overwhelming and a bit stressful. It&#8217;s a short burn arcade experience where your main goal is to survive for 10 minutes, and at first I wasn&#8217;t getting much farther than two or three. But then I spent a bit more time grinding in the game, and even turned down the difficulty a smidge, and suddenly found the joy in this adventure from Subset Games. You might know them for FTL: Faster Than Light, whereas I personally knew them from Into the Breach. Another game that initially destroyed me until I finally started to grasp&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/fulcrum-defender-is-a-deviously-well-made-arcade-experience/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review &#160; The Rune Factory series has always stood out to me amongst a sea of samey cozy game competition, with its fantastic blend of life-sim and action-RPG gameplay scratching an itch for me that few other games do. All that said, I&#8217;d be lying if I didn&#8217;t say that with Rune Factory 5, despite it serving as the series&#8217; first foray into a fully 3D world that shifted away from the top-down, isometric perspective, was a little safe. It was a perfectly fine experience that I dumped hours upon hours into, but it brought very little new to the table, save for a new camera perspective and art direction. While it may be a spin-off for the main series, I&#8217;m delighted to see that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/03/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Turn-Based Mayhem Today in Dice Legends Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lady Luck Be Kind! &#160; You know what&#8217;s unfair? That there&#8217;s not just a Steam festival next week in the Steam Next Fest, but one this week in TurnBasedThursdayFest, which runs from today until June 9th. But even though I&#8217;m out of luck, you might be more fortunate and have the time to demo Dice Legends! Developed by Ukrainian solo dev Big Bite Games, and slated to get published Q3 of 2025, Dice Legends is a rogue-like deckbuilder with RPG elements and a slick visual style. In fact, the trailer you&#8217;ll find below is by none other than Michinoku-toge, and the trailer itself is pretty luscious. But first, let&#8217;s talk about why you should be excited regardless about the game: In Dice Legends, players embark&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/02/enjoy-turn-based-mayhem-today-in-dice-legends-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bonaparte Still Has Work to Do</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution Early Access Preview Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution is a game that has always looked great on paper. My journey with it began during a first-look presentation that teased a fascinating mix of grand strategy, political maneuvering, and steampunk warfare. As a sucker for alternate histories and games that dare to inject big ideas into familiar genres, I was immediately intrigued. The concept of reshaping Revolutionary France with the help of giant mechs and charismatic historical figures was bold, maybe even a little absurd, but undeniably exciting. The potential was evident even back then. The ambition was sky high. Months later, I had my first hands-on experience with the game during its pre-Steam Next Fest demo. That first taste left me cautiously&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/02/bonaparte-still-has-work-to-do/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is Getting Free Sakuna DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Calls for a Harvest Goddess! &#160; I already knew there was something different about Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. While I&#8217;ve always respected the series, this upcoming adventure was the first one to grab my attention. And it did so even more today when they announced that Sakuna &#38; Tama from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin are coming to the game as free DLC! Here&#8217;s some specifics: Harvest Goddess Sakuna and her guardian Tama, from the Edelweiss-developed Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, will be available as a villager and party member when the title releases. Don’t be fooled by her diminutive size and choice of weapons, Sakuna has more experience fighting with farming implements than most warriors and is a capable companion on any&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/02/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-is-getting-free-sakuna-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>WOTC and Giant Skull Team Up For New Dungeons &#038; Dragons Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mind-Blowing Team Up &#160; When I was a wee lad, I grew up with the brand new sensation that was Magic the Gathering, and I eventually became aware of the compelling lore of the Dungeons &#38; Dragons universe. So if my younger self had read the headline that Wizards of the Coast was teaming up with Giant Skull to bring us a new Dungeons &#38; Dragons action adventure game, I&#8217;m pretty sure my brain would have exploded. But that&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s happening later this year! Here&#8217;s some more details about this exciting collaboration: This partnership adds to Wizards of the Coast&#8217;s growing lineup of games, which includes both original titles and those based on popular brands. In addition to the Giant Skull project, several other&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/02/wotc-and-giant-skull-team-up-for-new-dungeons-dragons-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dig! Dig! Dino! Is a Charming Excavation Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dig! Dig! Dino! Unearths The Coziest Jurassic Vibes &#160; Well folks, I&#8217;m incredibly excited to be on the frontline of providing coverage for Season 2 of the Playdate! As a recent convert to the little yellow machine, I had felt I missed the window to cover most of Season 1. But as someone that has full media access to the entirety of the newest season, this time around I&#8217;m privileged to help share all 13 of the eclectic games, starting with one called Dig! Dig! Dino! I think all of us grew up fascinated by dinosaurs. Giant thunder lizards that roamed the Earth long before us, what&#8217;s not to love? And while I&#8217;ve seen plenty of dinosaurs in popular culture, most notably the likes of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/06/02/dig-dig-dino-is-a-charming-excavation-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/31/tainted-grail-the-fall-of-avalon-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 18:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon PS5 Review: Fantastic World Marred By Poor Performance Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark and ambitious open-world RPG that draws heavily from Arthurian myth, but twists it into a grim, unsettling vision. The game has been available in Early Access on Steam since 2023 and is finally launching its 1.0 version across all major platforms after two long years. Although the 1.0 release marks a significant leap beyond its initial EA version, the game struggles immensely to perform well on the PlayStation 5, leaving much to be desired in terms of the overall polish and enjoyment. &#160; Official 1.0 Launch First and foremost, what’s new in the 1.0 release? Well, the main storyline is now complete,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/31/tainted-grail-the-fall-of-avalon-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/31/kathy-rain-2-soothsayer-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 18:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer Review: Nailing The Basics Sometimes a game doesn’t need to be terribly unique to be excellent. Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer isn’t revolutionary. It doesn’t redefine the point-and-click genre or offer a fresh take on anything. Instead, it tells an excellent story with killer presentation while nailing most of what makes an adventure game work. There are a few areas where it could perhaps have improved, and there are a few strange steps back from the director’s cut of the first game, but this is a sequel that gets a lot right. &#160; Living On The Edge &#160; Set only a few years after the first Kathy Rain, this sequel has taken Kathy on quite a journey. No longer is she a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/31/kathy-rain-2-soothsayer-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>StarVaders Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 18:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[StarVaders Review: Saturday Morning Space Invasion &#160; After a period of seeing the name Joystick Ventures slapped on games, I&#8217;m starting to finally get an idea of what they like to publish. They appreciate colorful, creative, and sometimes unconventional indie adventures. And one I had some previous experience with that I finally got the chance to review is called StarVaders. The game in many ways reminds me of Space Invaders, but through a rogue-lite, tactical, deckbuilder lens. Which might sound like a lot, but most of the game&#8217;s systems are actually balanced pretty well. My issue with the game is that after a really promising start, I quickly found myself bogged down by uncompromising difficulty that prevented me from getting as far as I&#8217;d hoped.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/31/starvaders-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go Big With Little Robots in Misc. A Tiny Tale this July</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/30/go-big-with-little-robots-in-misc-a-tiny-tale-this-july/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 21:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tiny Stature, Big Heart &#160; There are days I think I&#8217;m the only person who fondly remembers Chibi-Robo. But it&#8217;s clear after seeing an upcoming game called Misc. A Tiny Tale that the whimsy of those games is being channeled by the folks at Tinyware Games. Misc. A Tiny Tale is coming first to PC and Switch this July 22nd, and will be backwards compatible with Switch 2! Here&#8217;s a few details about the adventure: Crafted with love and fueled by GameCube-era charm and Chibi-Robo! nostalgia, Misc. A Tiny Tale invites players to go on an adventure through a vibrant post-human world. Beneath the charming surface lies a touching tale that deepens as you meet new bots. From UFOs and secret lovers to unlikely heroes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/30/go-big-with-little-robots-in-misc-a-tiny-tale-this-july/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Defeat the Villainous Snow White in Union of Gnomes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 21:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Ho, Hi Ho! We&#8217;re Off to Dethrone Snow! &#160; Strictly speaking, gnomes and dwarves are different creatures. But for the purpose of this article, let&#8217;s say they&#8217;re essentially the same thing. Today the talented development team, Hoolignomes, along with publisher HeroCraft PC, unleashed comic insanity in a game called Union of Gnomes. The game is a rogue-like deckbuilder all about a bunchy of scrappy gnomes taking down well known fantasy characters, including the Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio and the vicious Snow White. But don&#8217;t just take our word for it, here&#8217;s some great details: Embark on a challenging journey with your motley band and bring freedom to the land! Free your gnome comrades to bolster the squad and tinker with their, uh, unique skills&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/defeat-the-villainous-snow-white-in-union-of-gnomes/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Echoes of the Unread Reveals Steam and Switch Stretch Goals</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/echoes-of-the-unread-reveals-steam-and-switch-stretch-goals/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 20:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Soon Available in Multiple Editions? &#160; One of the best things about books is when they get new editions with sweet new covers and sometimes additional extras. And wouldn&#8217;t you know it, a game all about books and libraries, Echoes of the Unread, might soon be available on more than just the NES! Clever Cat Games and Mega Cat Studios just announced stretch goals on the Echoes of the Unread Kickstarter page for both Steam and Nintendo Switch. They&#8217;re already on the cusp of the Steam stretch goal, and with 5K more, the game will be coming to my favorite giant handheld. Here&#8217;s some particulars straight from the teams: The next chapter of Echoes of the Unread is already unfolding. With two newly announced stretch&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/echoes-of-the-unread-reveals-steam-and-switch-stretch-goals/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Iron Meat Gets Extra Tasty With Latest Steam Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 20:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meaty, Delicious and Steam-y! &#160; One of the best run and gun adventures I&#8217;ve had the chance to play in recent years is Iron Meat. Little did I know that the game was going to keep getting better, courtesy of some neat updates. Apparently it&#8217;s already been updated once on Steam, and now the second update is here with a bunch of great new content. First, there&#8217;s three new modes available on Steam courtesy of the update &#8211; traditional Arcade and Boss Rush, as well as a truly challenging Mutator mode. That one has you customizing the experience with up to 10 different Mutator settings, just in case you want the game to punish you even more. There are also two new guns available, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/iron-meat-gets-extra-tasty-with-latest-steam-update/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 5/29/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 19:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Presidential Material &#160; Well folks, May is almost missing, but we still have one more Nintendo Download before we journey to June. The Nintendo Download for 5/29/25 is another strange one, with no official featured titles. But there&#8217;s still some nifty Switch 2 pre-orders, Game Boy adventures courtesy of Nintendo Switch Online, squiddy tunes via the Nintendo Music app, a My Nintendo promotion, two different publisher sales and more to enjoy. Let&#8217;s start with those aforementioned Switch 2 pre-orders. &#160; Gotta Go Fast! &#160; It&#8217;s crazy how close the Switch 2 is, and me without a pre-order yet (thanks, Gamestop). Regardless of my disappointment, I&#8217;m still really hyped for the console, in part because there&#8217;s some great games coming to it. One example is Sonic&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/nintendo-download-for-5-29-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ratcheteer Review (Playdate)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ratcheteer Review: Get Cranking In this Cozy Post Apocalyptic Adventure &#160; It didn&#8217;t take very long for me to go from someone who mostly scoffed at the Playdate as a curiosity to becoming a fully invested fan. It all happened when I realized that this indie handheld is basically a Game Boy from another dimension. And as someone who adores playing on the go, I knew I had to own the system. Fast forward to a recent PAX West, and I finally owned my very own Playdate. Which then, naturally, made me want to review some games on it. And while I won&#8217;t be covering all 24 Season 1 adventures (I only have so much free time), I felt compelled to review the game which&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/29/ratcheteer-review-playdate/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Galleon Joins Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Today as Paid DLC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 22:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Golden Galleon Joins the Fight! &#160; Today is a good day for fighting fans that primarily game on Steam and PlayStation. Cygames and Arc System Works have announced a new DLC fighter is joining Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Her name is Galleon, and she joins the same time that version 2.10 update and the Premium Battle Pass Round 8. Here&#8217;s a few more details: Galleon (Voice: Justine Lee [EN] / Mimori Suzuko [JA]) Also known as Galleon the Gold, she is one of the Six Dragons who have watched over the skies since the dawn of time. As the earth wedge, she nurtures and preserves the very shape of the world. Rather than speak, she conveys her thoughts directly to the hearts of others.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/galleon-joins-granblue-fantasy-versus-rising-today-as-paid-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retroware Announces MIX Summer Game Showcase Lineup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 21:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready For Neon Lights and Toxic Fights! &#160; Long ago in a time that feels like a fever dream, I was lucky enough to not only attend E3 twice, but I also managed to attend the MIX in person while in LA. And while some gamers might attend E3 for the AAA and AA fare, I&#8217;m mostly there for the little guys, and was overjoyed by the amazing adventures on display. Even though E3 is no longer a thing, the MIX is still up and running. And this year, they&#8217;ll be sharing cool games both online and in-person courtesy of the MIX Summer Game Showcase 2025! Better yet, one of the talented groups exhibiting is none other than Retroware, who will be sharing a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/retroware-announces-mix-summer-game-showcase-lineup/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy the Elden Ring Nightreign Launch Trailer in all its Glory</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/enjoy-the-elden-ring-nightreign-launch-trailer-in-all-its-glory/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 21:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have announced that Elden Ring Nightreign will launch worldwide in three days, on May 30, 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X&#124;S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Elden Ring Nightreign is a new entry in the Elden Ring universe, described as a co-op survival action roguelike game. The newly released launch trailer showcases the game&#8217;s dark, atmospheric world and teases intense cooperative gameplay, epic battles, and the struggle against overwhelming odds as night descends. Key Features Three-Player Co-op Roguelite Structure: Nightreign is built around tight three-player cooperative play, with each run designed for a team of three. Expedition-Based, Time-Limited Gameplay: Each session is a fast-paced, 45-minute (or less) &#8220;expedition&#8221; across the island of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/enjoy-the-elden-ring-nightreign-launch-trailer-in-all-its-glory/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spray Paint Simulator Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/spray-paint-simulator-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spray Paint Simulator Review: Back to Work? &#160; People often scoff when I tell them how much I like PowerWash Simulator. Washing in a video game instead of doing it in real life feels wasteful to people, in a way that other video games don’t. I get the criticism, but there’s just something about cleaning those surfaces that feels fantastic. As someone who cares a lot about a game simply feeling good, PowerWash Simulator delivered in spades. I’ve tried chasing that feeling into other simulator titles but most struggle to get the feel right. Without that, these games do ultimately end up feeling a bit pointless. Spray Paint Simulator is the first I’ve played since PowerWash Simulator that really nails that vibe. At this point,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/spray-paint-simulator-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Everdeep Aurora is a Mostly Charming Apocalypse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Beautiful Adventure That Could Use More Guidance &#160; I was a little surprised to realize that it&#8217;s been a couple years since the first time I played Everdeep Aurora at PAX West. I remember enjoying the overall aesthetic, but not getting enough time to really dig into the game. And while the latest demo I played (which will be available in the upcoming June Steam Next Fest) was fun, it still left me wanting much more. While it&#8217;s already been established this isn&#8217;t a violent game or one about any serious conflict, I still could have used one thing in this demo &#8211; any sort of a tutorial. It just sort of throws you into the game, with no mini map, and has you&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/everdeep-aurora-is-a-mostly-charming-apocalypse/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review: A Boy, His Auntie and a Yoyo Save the City &#160; It&#8217;s not a guarantee, but sometimes you can just tell a game is good from a glance. That&#8217;s what happened with me recently in an adventure called Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. It&#8217;s the latest from Pocket Trap, the uber talented team from São Paolo, Brazil behind Dodgeball Academia and Ninjin: Clash of Carrots. They always put their exuberant, colorful visuals first, which is what initially grabbed my attention. Even then, I couldn&#8217;t have guessed just how incredible their latest adventure would be. I&#8217;ll just put it simply &#8211; this is my first game of the year nominee from 2025. It&#8217;s a game with heart, unique and satisfying&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>POPUCOM Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/popucom-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Irvin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[POPUCOM Review: Co-op Puzzles and Colorful Bubbles I’ve always been a fan of match-three puzzle games and platformers, so when I was approached to try out Hypergryph’s POPUCOM, I was interested without a doubt. I mean, a 3D platformer with color match puzzles and combat with shootable bubbles, colored slimes, platforming puzzles, and all of this while playing with a friend in campaign co-op? Sign me up. And everything I expected of it, it hit spot-on and then some. Cooperative colorful chaos The dedicated cooperative gameplay is the true core of how POPUCOM works, whether in the 2-player story mode or the 3-4 player party mode, but you will need a friend to play with, as there is no single-player mode to be found. Just&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/28/popucom-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Dark Twist On a Classic in Winnie&#8217;s Hole</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/27/enjoy-a-dark-twist-on-a-classic-in-winnies-hole/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 22:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oh Bother&#8230; &#160; If you&#8217;re someone who associates Winnie the Pooh with a charming period of your childhood, do yourselves a quick favor. Take those memories, put them in a box, and put them aside carefully before reading this. All done? Great! Because Winnie&#8217;s Hole is not the bear you&#8217;ve come to know and love, but a dark, twisted and delightfully obscene take on the A.A. Milne classic. Winnie&#8217;s Hole has you playing a virus that infests and dramatically mutates the little bear over the course of the game. Better yet (for some gamers) is that it&#8217;s a rogue-lite from Twice Different, the Melbourne-based team behind Ring of Pain. But you probably need a bit more, so keep reading for some specifics: Join Winnie on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/27/enjoy-a-dark-twist-on-a-classic-in-winnies-hole/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Captain Blood Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/23/captain-blood-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 16:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Captain Blood Review: A Wreck Worth Salvaging? &#160; I’ll come right out and say it, Captain Blood is an incredibly difficult game to review. After years of development hell that culminated with it being canned altogether having originally been slated for a 2010 release, which was then followed by the source code getting leaked, a portion of the old development team has banded together to see the project through to completion. On one hand, as someone who worries about the flippant attitude the modern games industry has towards game preservation, I find the efforts here admirable in ensuring a storied, troubled video game finally gets to see the light of day, serving almost as a virtual history lesson. On the flipside, Captain Blood is a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/23/captain-blood-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>6th Six One Indie Showcase Reveals Several Promising Titles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indie Knockout &#160; While I don&#8217;t exactly hide my love of the indie scene, it&#8217;s also not every day that I say this &#8211; everything you&#8217;re about to read here deserves a wishlist. Honestly, after seeing yesterday&#8217;s 6th Six One Indie Showcase, I truly feel that there&#8217;s something for everyone in the 48 titles they shone a light on. There was so much great content, from the initial 7 titles in Petey&#8217;s Play Now Pre-Show (including the likes of Fraymakers, Leftovers KO!, Muffles&#8217; Life Sentence and more) to a whole bunch of quirky, innovative and downright neat looking titles. There was tons of ear candy from musical games, several adventures that were clearly inspired by Inscryption&#8217;s unnerving style, not to mention cozy games, VNs, horror&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/23/6th-six-one-indie-showcase-reveals-several-promising-titles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Echoes of the Unread Is a Charming Return to the NES Era</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/echoes-of-the-unread-is-a-charming-return-to-the-nes-era/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 23:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When Books Ban You &#160; Even though I&#8217;ve written up several Kickstarters for new games on the NES, before today I hadn&#8217;t actually played any of them. Thankfully, I&#8217;m bucking that unsatisfying trend with an adventure called Echoes of the Unread. Developed by Clever Cat Games and published by Mega Cat Studios (two kitties for the price of one!), it&#8217;s a brand spanking new NES adventure currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. The Echoes of the Unread demo starts, naturally, in a library. Rhapsody is trapped inside, and the janitor is absolutely no help. He cryptically says the doors are locked to keep the books from escaping, and that he doesn&#8217;t have the keys. So what&#8217;s a near-sighted girl to do other than try and find&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/echoes-of-the-unread-is-a-charming-return-to-the-nes-era/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Gothic Nightmare Today in Castle of Secrets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 17:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curiouser and Curiouser&#8230; &#160; I&#8217;m always a fan of the dark and absurd, so I was captivated today by a trailer for a new adventure called Castle of Secrets. Developed by Serene Questworks Studios and published by Wandering Wizard and Snail, it&#8217;s the tale of a woman named Susan, who&#8217;s drawn deeper and deeper into a castle full of mystery and otherworldly dangers. Castle of Secrets is officially available on Steam today for a 10% discount, bringing the price to only $7.99. But if you need to know more, here&#8217;s some key details about the game: Play as Susan, a young woman drawn back to her family&#8217;s abandoned estate, where vanishing rooms, hidden passageways, and eerie inhabitants blur the line between reality and delusion. Explore&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/enjoy-a-gothic-nightmare-today-in-castle-of-secrets/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gorgeous Dystopian Adventure Artis Impact Arrives in August</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/gorgeous-dystopian-adventure-artis-impact-arrives-in-august/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 17:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Visually Stunning Apocalypse &#160; A while back, we covered an announcement of a compelling new game called Artis Impact as part of The MIX. But as of today, courtesy of the Six One Indie showcase, we have even more exciting news to share. Artis Impact will be releasing on Steam on August 7th, and there&#8217;s a free demo available today! But perhaps you need more information? Then look no further: Artis Impact is a true labor of love with each piece of pixel art hand-drawn from scratch solely by Malaysian developer Mas. Built over four years in RPG Maker MV, the game offers a heartfelt, often humorous take on post-apocalypse life &#8211; without the grind. Set in a decaying world ruled by rogue AI,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/gorgeous-dystopian-adventure-artis-impact-arrives-in-august/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 5/22/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/nintendo-download-for-5-22-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fun in the Sun &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s time for another off-beat Nintendo Download. While it&#8217;s true the Nintendo Download for 5/22/25 doesn&#8217;t have a new Featured Title, fret not. There&#8217;s several Switch 2 pre-order opportunities, a classic that&#8217;s arrived on the N64 for Nintendo Switch Online, a new publisher sale and more to enjoy. &#160; Beautiful Goddess &#160; For those pre-orders, there&#8217;s a very distinct trio of adventures. First up is HITMAN World of Assassination &#8211; Signature Edition, if you long to break necks and be a super badass. Or if you&#8217;re looking for fun with friends, you might enjoy Survival Kids. Lastly is the gorgeous adventure from Capcom called Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. That&#8217;s a good start, but let&#8217;s continue with that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/nintendo-download-for-5-22-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Race Into the Apocalypse With SRG and Laika: Aged Through Blood</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/race-into-the-apocalypse-with-srg-and-laika-aged-through-blood/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mad Max Has Nothing on Laika &#160; One of the most unique Metroidvanias to release in recent years is called Laika: Aged Through Blood. It&#8217;s touted as a Motorvania, which makes sense since much of the adventure appears to take place on a motorcycle. Developed by Brainwash Gang and originally published by Thunderful, now it&#8217;s getting the Super Rare Games treatment next week. Better yet, it&#8217;s coming to both Nintendo Switch and PS5 in standard and deluxe editions! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Laika: Aged Through Blood: Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression. If that revs your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/22/race-into-the-apocalypse-with-srg-and-laika-aged-through-blood/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Magical Fun This Summer in Trouble Witches Final! Episode 1</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/21/enjoy-magical-fun-this-summer-in-trouble-witches-final-episode-1/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 17:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Witchy Fun For Everyone &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of cute girls and bullet hell, boy are you in luck this Summer. ININ and Studio Siesta are bringing an intense cute &#8217;em up adventure to PS4 and Nintendo Switch called Trouble Witches Final! Episode 1: Daughters of Amalgam. It&#8217;s an adorable and super challenging adventure chock full of 12 witchy protagonists and magical cards to transform your attacks. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Trouble Witches Final! Episode 1: Originally released in 2007 by the developer of Cotton Reboot!, Trouble Witches has evolved into the ultimate Cute &#8216;Em Up experience after over a decade of development and updates. Now, in Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam, this manic shooter returns with a visual&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/21/enjoy-magical-fun-this-summer-in-trouble-witches-final-episode-1/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MythWalker Goes Global With Tethering Feature</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 17:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Miles Away and Right Beside You &#160; NantGames has been blazing new territory in the mobile markets with MythWalker, and courtesy of today&#8217;s update, they&#8217;re really doing something innovative. There&#8217;s a new feature called Tethering, which lets you team up with and join your friends in battle, even if you&#8217;re hundreds of miles apart! Here&#8217;s how it works: Tethering is a new groundbreaking feature that allows players global synchronous gameplay for up to three players. Up to two players can join a lead friend to explore the leader’s local landscape together. For example, a player in New York and another in Tokyo can tether to a lead friend in London, and together they can explore the streets of London as a party. Together they can&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/21/mythwalker-goes-global-with-tethering-feature/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Train 2 Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monster Train 2 Review: Devilish Fun &#160; Shiny Shoe’s Monster Train was a game that I lost hours to, with it’s novel, multi-tiered take on the traditional deck builder and its fantastic art direction sucking me right in. It’s an obsession that I fear is about to take hold of me again, now that I have spent a good chunk of time with Monster Train 2. While it understandably doesn’t deviate too heavily from the template established by its predecessor, it makes sensible changes that do more than enough to make the formula feel fresh again while still retaining the core of what made the original so great. &#160; Same Great Foundations &#160; At first glance, you’d almost be forgiven for thinking that Monster Train&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/21/monster-train-2-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Energetic Music Tracks in Wigglin&#8217; Album</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wiggle to That Funky Groove! &#160; As a product of the 90&#8217;s myself, I&#8217;m a big fan of energetic chiptune-styled music. So I&#8217;m especially happy to share news today about a Bandcamp album called Wigglin&#8217;. Created by jneen &#38; tesselode under their Automaphonica label, it&#8217;s a tribute to the MIDI music of the 90s and early 2000s music. But don&#8217;t just take my word for it, give this a gander: Music label Automaphonica is pleased to present Wigglin&#8217;, a groovy collection of MIDI-infused tunes inspired by videogames of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The album features original work by game composers and game developers jneen and tesselode, providing high energy jazz, wonky grooves, and a lot of drum and bass. This scrappy-yet-approachable collection of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/enjoy-energetic-music-tracks-in-wigglin-album/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Cozy This Summer in Colorgrave&#8217;s Woodland Adventure, April Grove</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chop Away in this Idyllic Adventure &#160; Normally I&#8217;d be the last person to write up news about an upcoming cozy, woodland adventure reminiscent of Harvest Moon. But two things helped distinguish a game called April Grove from the rest of the pack. For one, it&#8217;s developed by Colorgrave, the talented indie team behind Curse Crackers, Prodigal and Veritus. The other thing is that the art style of April Grove is gorgeous, and the game features a compelling cast of characters. If you like what you&#8217;ve heard, you&#8217;ll be happy to hear April Grove releases on PC this Summer. Here&#8217;s more particulars: The charming forest settlement of April Grove needs a woodcutter, and this is your opportunity to pick up the axe gifted to you&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/get-cozy-this-summer-in-colorgraves-woodland-adventure-april-grove/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Circus of Chaos Today in Throes of the Watchmaker DLC</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/explore-a-circus-of-chaos-today-in-throes-of-the-watchmaker-dlc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Headed to the Circus, Never Coming Back&#8230; &#160; I&#8217;m one of those determined people that helped back Sea of Stars during the Kickstarter period, and loved the game once it came out. So it might sound weird, then, to hear that I have yet to beat it. I actually got right up to the final battle and stopped playing. The reason was I wanted to savor every delicious morsel of the game, and never wanted it to end. But now I have a really pressing reason to finish the original adventure &#8211; that&#8217;s the only way I&#8217;ll be able to dive into the newly released DLC for Throes of the Watchmaker! It&#8217;s available to everybody that owns and has beaten the game, but there&#8217;s good&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/explore-a-circus-of-chaos-today-in-throes-of-the-watchmaker-dlc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Thatgamecompany Shares Film Trailer for The Two Embers: Part One</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/thatgamecompany-shares-film-trailer-for-the-two-embers-part-one/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A True Origin Story &#160; Maybe this is a quirk you all can relate to, but for some reason, I&#8217;m hesitant to play free games. Somewhere in my conscious is the assertion that free equals sloppy or shovelware, which isn&#8217;t necessarily true. A while ago I spent some time playing a totally free game called Sky: Children of the Light on mobile, and was really impressed by the overall mechanics and production values. Now, the team behind Sky: Children of the Light, Thatgamecompany, are doing something quite surprising. They&#8217;re giving us an animated film set in that game&#8217;s universe called The Two Embers: Part One. Best of all, those who own the game on mobile, Switch or PS4/5 can watch the trailer in-game starting today.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/20/thatgamecompany-shares-film-trailer-for-the-two-embers-part-one/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Free Music in Prescription for Sleep: Under A Scarlet Moon</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/19/enjoy-free-music-in-prescription-for-sleep-under-a-scarlet-moon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 21:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jazzy Tunes for Gamers &#160; You know what&#8217;s even better than catchy video game music? When it&#8217;s totally free! Which brings us to news today about a totally free album (on Bandcamp) called Prescription for Sleep: Under a Scarlet Moon. Not only does it feature hobbyist musician Jayson Napolitano, but it also features some bigger names such as Norihiko Hibino and AYAKI. Here&#8217;s some sweet details about Prescription for Sleep: Under A Scarlet Moon: The album commemorates 11 years of the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series featuring GENTLE LOVE, a jazz duo comprised of Metal Gear Solid series composer Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and Etrian Odyssey/Streets of Rage performer AYAKI on piano. Prescription for Sleep: Under a Scarlet Moon provides soothing jazz renditions&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/19/enjoy-free-music-in-prescription-for-sleep-under-a-scarlet-moon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mega Cat Opens 8-bit Kickstarter for Echoes of the Unread</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/19/mega-cat-opens-8-bit-kickstarter-for-echoes-of-the-unread/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Past Gets Clearer Every Day &#160; I don&#8217;t know about you, but I&#8217;ve always found books to be magical. So when there&#8217;s a game that takes that literally, I&#8217;m intrigued. When that game just opened a Kickstarter for a new NES adventure, I&#8217;m even more excited. That game, developed by Clever Cat Games and set to be published by Mega Cat Studios, is called Echoes of the Unread. Here&#8217;s the premise of Echoes of the Unread: To find her way back home, Rhapsody must step into the pages of these tales and explore a variety of imaginative realms where they&#8217;ll befriend a cowboy, serenade a mermaid, outsmart a mischievous ghost, and sing mystical melodies to escape the clutches of the wicked magician Odele, who&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/19/mega-cat-opens-8-bit-kickstarter-for-echoes-of-the-unread/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ubisoft Unveils Siege X and Operation Daybreak for June 10</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/18/ubisoft-unveils-siege-x-and-operation-daybreak-for-june-10/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 19:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free Update Brings 6v6 Mode, Map Revamps Revealed earlier today, Rainbow Six Siege is set for a significant transformation on June 10 with the dual launch of Siege X and &#8220;Operation Daybreak.&#8221; These updates signify a new era for the tactical shooter, introducing widespread enhancements, new content, and free access options. Siege X, a free update for all existing players, will introduce Free Access for newcomers to try select modes, including the new 6v6 &#8220;Dual Front&#8221; mode for current-gen consoles and PC. This evolution brings substantial gameplay improvements such as modernized maps with enhanced visuals, revamped rappel mechanics for more fluid movement, and an overhauled audio system for clearer tactical information. Numerous quality-of-life upgrades, including improved onboarding and player progression systems, are also part of Siege&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/18/ubisoft-unveils-siege-x-and-operation-daybreak-for-june-10/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Persona 5: The Phantom X launching Summer 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/persona-5-the-phantom-x-launching-summer-2025/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 02:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready to don your mask once again! SEGA and ATLUS have officially revealed Persona 5: The Phantom X, a brand-new journey set in the vibrant and captivating universe of the acclaimed Persona series. The game is set to launch on PC and mobile devices in Summer 2025. Building on the signature turn-based RPG mechanics and stylish world of Persona 5, you will step into the shoes of an all-new protagonist and assemble a fresh team of Phantom Thieves. By day, you’ll navigate the life of a student-making friends, taking on part-time jobs, and participating in an array of activities. By night, you’ll infiltrate cognitive dungeons, steal Treasures, and strive to reform the hearts of corrupt adults. Key Features: A Brand-New Phantom Thieves Story Embark&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/persona-5-the-phantom-x-launching-summer-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cooking Companions Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/cooking-companions-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 01:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cooking Companions Review: An Acquired Taste &#160; If you&#8217;re wondering why I&#8217;m suddenly so captivated with reviewing super dark VNs, the blame can be placed on my twisted sense of humor as well as the good folks at Serenity Forge. They recently published a hell of a game called Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut. So when I saw they were publishing another subversive tale called Cooking Companions, I had to jump in. There&#8217;s a lot going on in this admittedly short tale. What appears to be happening at first is more of a mirage, and the truth haunts the player over the course of the experience. Once you understand, the vile reality of what&#8217;s transpired becomes painfully apparent, though interspersed with candy-coated visuals. While&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/cooking-companions-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Labyrinth of the Demon King Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 01:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Labyrinth of the Demon King Review: Resistance is Feudal in This Demon-Infested Nightmare &#160; Let me start this review by expressing my profound appreciation for publishers of indies like Top Hat Studios. I appreciate the underdog spirit and creative vision of many indie games, who always seem willing to try something original. That said, not every indie is going to jibe with each person that plays it. And as much as I&#8217;m a horror fan, I&#8217;m also remarkably bad at actually playing horror video games. Earlier, I previewed a game called Labyrinth of the Demon King, by Top Hat Studios and J. R. Hudepohl. In that, I quickly discovered that much as I love horror, it doesn&#8217;t love me. So even though my time with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/17/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Six One Indie Showcase Unleashes a Firehose of Games Next Week</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/six-one-indie-showcase-unleashes-a-firehose-of-games-next-week/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So Many Indie Games! &#160; Sometimes I suspect my friends who focus more on AAA adventures wonder why I&#8217;m always so busy. The simple answer is that as a fan of indies, there&#8217;s just an ocean of promising adventures to wade through. And that ocean is about to get deeper and bigger thanks to the upcoming Six One Indie Showcase! It&#8217;s happening on May 22nd, and will start with something called Petey&#8217;s Play Now Pre-Show at 8:50AM PT, which will help cover 7 overlooked games. The main show starts at 9AM PT, and will feature a whopping 41 games to check out. For contrast, last year&#8217;s Six One Indie Showcase only had 39. Combined with the games in the pre-show, that&#8217;s a total of 48,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/six-one-indie-showcase-unleashes-a-firehose-of-games-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 5/15/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/nintendo-download-for-5-15-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 16:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lucky Number 7 &#160; Well folks, I think the weather is broken. The past few days have been cold and somewhat rainy, and the days before that were sunny and blazing. But thankfully, you can enjoy videogames in any weather, and the Nintendo Download for 5/15/25 is here to keep us busy! There&#8217;s one punchy featured title, some promotions, new Switch 2 pre-orders, a publisher sale and more. But let&#8217;s start with a game that&#8217;ll make you scream &#8220;HADOUKEN!&#8221; Beat &#8216;Em Up &#160; I grew up with Street Fighter, but there&#8217;s plenty of other fighting games I missed out on. Which is why Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is so appealing. It includes a bunch of promising adventures, including Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/nintendo-download-for-5-15-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Into the Restless Ruins Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/into-the-restless-ruins-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Into the Restless Ruins Review: Can You Win Your Heart&#8217;s Desire? &#160; I know this is madness, but I&#8217;m so fond of deckbuilders that I feel this crushing obligation to review as many as possible. What&#8217;s more, I wish I could say they&#8217;re all incredible. But being a critical reviewer sometimes means saying harsh truths about something we still enjoyed, which brings us to a unique rogue-like deckbuilder called Into the Restless Ruins. The game got my attention by doing something that&#8217;s pretty unique in the genre, letting you build the dungeon around yourself with a deck of cards. Furthermore, I appreciated the cultural lens of Scottish folklore. Unfortunately, the game itself didn&#8217;t hook me like I wanted, and was held back by some design&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/15/into-the-restless-ruins-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devolver Does Double Duty in Rogue Deckbuilder Shroom and Gloom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[They Seem Like Fun Guys &#160; You never know what you&#8217;re going to get with Devolver Digital. And as of today, they&#8217;re dipping their toes into the deckbuilder and rogue-like pools with a new game called Shroom and Gloom. Developed by Team Lazerbeam, it&#8217;s a first-person deckbuilder where you use one deck of cards to explore, and another to battle. And it&#8217;s coming to Steam later this year! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Shroom and Gloom: Shroom and Gloom offers unique ways for players to grow and modify their cards across two distinct decks. Use the combat deck to survive fierce battles and the explore deck to navigate dungeons, transform your cards and unlock new weapons and abilities. Grow low-level starting cards into overpowered&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/14/devolver-does-double-duty-in-rogue-deckbuilder-shroom-and-gloom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SWAPMEAT Satisfies Cravings With Upcoming Meat Lab 5</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 18:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meaty Goodness &#160; The more I hear about it, the more captivated I&#8217;m becoming with SWAPMEAT. It really speaks to my inner mad scientist in the best of ways. This third-person, team-based rogue-lite shooter is all sorts of crazy. Better yet, though, is that the full game is slated to release sometime later this year! But that&#8217;s not all the news from developer One More Game. There&#8217;s also another upcoming playtest, Meat Lab 5. It runs from May 15 &#8211; 22nd. Here&#8217;s a taste of what you can expect: The latest updates and improvements in the beefy new Meat Lab 5 build include: Welcome to Solar System 2 Take on an all-new Mutant Boss for the Mutant Space Wrestlers in Space Federation Championship Edition Belt&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/14/swapmeat-satisfies-cravings-with-upcoming-meat-lab-5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shuffle Tactics Shares New Trailer &#038; Demo Ahead of June Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Heal a Cursed Land? &#160; Generally speaking, I associate The Arcade Crew more with platformers like Blazing Chrome, Infernax and KUNAI. I don&#8217;t typically think of strategy games, however, though that might be changing this June. That&#8217;s when they&#8217;re going to release Club Sandwich&#8217;s tactical adventure Shuffle Tactics on June 24th! Fret not if that&#8217;s too far off, since there&#8217;s good news. Starting today, there&#8217;s a brand new Shuffle Tactics demo on Steam, as well as a shiny new trailer to swoon over. But first, here&#8217;s what fans can expect from the latest demo: A brand new playable hero, Fletch: Unshakably proud of his peasant roots and humble hometown, Fletch has no reservations in challenging the king&#8217;s authority, standing firm in battle behind&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/14/shuffle-tactics-shares-new-trailer-demo-ahead-of-june-release/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review (PS4)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review: Digging Deeper Capcom continues to dig deeper into its library in an effort to bring the former coin-op titan&#8217;s classic titles to a modern audience. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 does a fantastic job of both providing the fighting game community with high-profile rereleases that players have spent years asking for and smaller niche titles that may not have a massive audience but still deserve to be remembered. There are some strange exclusions here, for sure, and I continue to wish that different versions of these games could be included at times, but any fighting game fan is almost sure to find something to love in this package. &#160; A Crossover For The Ages &#160; Easily the most significant titles included&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/14/capcom-fighting-collection-2-review-ps4/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GameChops &#038; VGM Collective Get Mellow With Live From Pallet Town</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Jazzy Take on Pokémon &#160; I don&#8217;t know about you, but I don&#8217;t usually think about jazz when I think about Pokémon. But I think that&#8217;s going to change today courtesy of GameChops and VGM Collective. They&#8217;ve joined forces to bring a jazzy take on classic songs called Live From Pallet Town. Here&#8217;s some idea what it&#8217;s all about: This debut studio album covers fan favorites from Pokémon Red &#38; Blue through Pokémon Black &#38; White 2, plus iconic themes from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Stadium 2. Featuring compositions by Junichi Masuda, Hitomi Sato, Go Ichinose, Arata Iiyoshi, Hajime Wakai, and Shota Kageyama, this album is perfect for Pokémon fans, jazz enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing atmosphere with their music. Live In&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/13/gamechops-vgm-collective-get-mellow-with-live-from-pallet-town/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Labyrinth of the Demon King Is a Gloriously Brutal Retro Tribute</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retro Horror is Back With a Vengeance! &#160; I&#8217;m a fan of the horror genre the same way a moth is a fan of flames. I&#8217;m drawn to it, even knowing that it&#8217;s probably not safe for me, and usually get a little burned. Which doesn&#8217;t make the compulsion go away, mind you, it just generally makes me less inclined to cover horror in a longer format. That said, I recently got a generous opportunity from Top Hat Studios to cover Labyrinth of the Demon King. And as a result, here we are today. With this big old scaredy cat covering the most terrifying horror game I&#8217;ve played in years. Keep reading to see if this retro-styled adventure by an indie developer is for you.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/13/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-is-a-gloriously-brutal-retro-tribute/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ARPG Dragon Is Dead Slays to 1.0 Release This June</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 18:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keep On Slaying &#160; It&#8217;s been a while since we last covered news for rogue-lite ARPG Dragon Is Dead. And now, we can share exciting news courtesy of PM Studios and Team Suneat. The game is heading to a 1.0 release on Steam on June 6th! For those that need a refresher, the game strikes me as a mix of the visual style of Blasphemous and the rogue energy of something like Dead Cells. But if you need more, check this out: Dragon is Dead has evolved hand-in-hand with its community, with player feedback directly shaping everything from balance tweaks and combat feel to major content additions. Throughout its Early Access phase, the game earned strong praise from both players and press for its depth,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/12/arpg-dragon-is-dead-slays-to-1-0-release-this-june/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bionic Bay Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bionic Bay Review: Different Ways To Succeed There’s a long history of platformers in recent years trying to capture a unique atmosphere and deliver more than just a character who runs and jumps from one area to the next. Bionic Bay feels like it’s trying to do just that, with a distinctive visual style that looks great and a story about a scientist who maybe gets in over his head in using some new technology. Ultimately, that part doesn’t really work for me. Bionic Bay is attractive, but not in a way that truly stands out, or I’m going to remember a few weeks after finishing the game. Its visual identity is more pleasant than remarkable. Meanwhile, the less said about the story, the better.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/12/bionic-bay-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review: Finding Hope In The Darkness When things get really bad and it becomes hard to believe there’s any way forward, sometimes hope is the most essential thing we can have. Not giving up, even when the worst feels like it has already happened, can be nearly impossible, but out of that hope, something beautiful can arise. If that sounds heavy, welcome to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a very solemn game about a world which has been collapsing for so long that it would be easy to just let go, and more specifically about the people who won’t allow it to do so. This is the rare game that grabbed me from its very first moments and would not let go.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/12/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review: An Unreal Remaster &#160; I’m going to come right out and say it, Oblivion is my favourite in The Elder Scrolls series. While people were buying Skyrim for the hundredth time, for years I’ve been the old man shouting at a cloud, praying for Bethesda to do something with what was, in my view, the superior game in Oblivion. Thankfully, the leaks have proven to be true, and this angry old guy finally has his wish. Oblivion Remastered is real, and I’ve already spent dozens of hours familiarising myself with this Bethesda classic. &#160; Unreal Engine, Unreal Visuals &#160; As with all remasters, one of the most pressing questions that gamers want answered is how much of a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/12/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fresh Tracks Is a Rousing Rhythmic Rogue-lite Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 18:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ski Into Battle In This Epic Norse Tale &#160; The last time we covered Fresh Tracks was when the game first got announced a few months ago. As a personal fan of the rhythm and rogue genres, I was really intrigued by this marriage of the two. And as of today, I finally had a chance to get hands on time with this upcoming adventure from new developer Buffalo Buffalo. Let me start by saying that I&#8217;m already sold on the premise of the game. I&#8217;m less sold on the execution, at least thus far. It&#8217;s all about a hero named Skaii working with the Mythics to defeat a dark goddess called Mar, and her devastatingly powerful eldritch blizzard. The latter accounts for the rogue-lite&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/10/fresh-tracks-is-a-rousing-rhythmic-rogue-lite-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Knock on the Coffin Lid Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Knock on the Coffin Lid Review: Wake Up, Sleepy Dead! &#160; Even in this industry, it&#8217;s not every day you get the opportunity to review a game that had been sitting on your wishlist. But that&#8217;s exactly what happened with Knock on the Coffin Lid, a game developed by RedBoon. I got the chance to cover it around the same time the Nightmares of Millenis DLC arrived and before the announcement of the Complete Edition coming to consoles. And while I&#8217;d like to talk about every aspect of the game, there&#8217;s a wrinkle. It&#8217;s incredibly hard, even for this longtime deckbuilder enthusiast. After spending 10+ hours with the game, I have yet to successfully defeat the big bad. As such, this review will be totally&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/09/knock-on-the-coffin-lid-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Dances to PC &#038; Consoles this Summer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boogie Down With Your Favorite Genie! &#160; Life can be strange, hard and unpredictable. But you know what makes it better? Cute genies. Not because they&#8217;ll grant any wishes, mind you, but because Shantae has a tendency to make everything more fun. Earlier this week, I got my pre-ordered physical GBA copy of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. And today, WayForward announced it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox this Summer! Here&#8217;s some news about this exciting missing chapter brought to colorful life: In Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Shantae&#8217;s nemesis, the scheming pirate Risky Boots, has a twisted new plot that threatens to leave Sequin Land spinning. As Half-Genie Shantae, players will use her iconic hair-whip attacks, magical dance transformations into six creature forms, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/shantae-advance-risky-revolution-dances-to-pc-consoles-this-summer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PAX East Attendees Can Try Section 13 Before Release Later This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Unearth the Secrets of Section 13? &#160; It&#8217;s established I&#8217;m a fan of the twin-stick shooter genre, as well as sci-fi stories. Which is perhaps why it&#8217;s surprising I haven&#8217;t covered news of Section 13 before. Heck, I even missed the chance to demo it at PAX West last year before I knew what it was all about. Thankfully, we&#8217;re all in luck. Not only does this game by Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio release on PC, PS5 and Xbox later this month, but it&#8217;s also going to have a demo playable at PAX East this week! Here&#8217;s some news about this twin-stick, rogue-lite adventure: The secretive &#8216;S2P Corporation&#8217; has suffered a containment breach, and it&#8217;s up to Agents Red, Boy Scout,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/pax-east-attendees-can-try-section-13-before-release-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spray Paint Simulator Releases on PC and Most Consoles Later This Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All The Colors of the Rainbow &#160; One of the things I most appreciate about cozy games are that you can just unwind with them and get into a Zen mode. While I&#8217;ve played a lot of more competitive games in recent years, that&#8217;s exactly the sort of thing I wanted when I was a younger gamer. And now as a much older gamer, I think balance is key. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to share that Spray Paint Simulator is coming to Steam, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S on May 29th! Fret not if you prefer other consoles, since the game is also coming to Nintendo Switch on June 19th! But if you still need some motivation, please check out this refresher about&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/spray-paint-simulator-releases-on-pc-and-xbox-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 5/8/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Delve Into the Darkness &#160; Well folks, I hope you&#8217;re brimming with energy, because you&#8217;re in for an action-packed Nintendo Download! Not only does the Nintendo Download for 5/8/25 include several featured pre-order titles, but there&#8217;s some promoted activities, another Creator&#8217;s Voice segment, a special publisher sale and the usual digital goodies. Let&#8217;s start with those pre-orders, shall we? &#160; Back to Basics &#160; I keep hearing amazing things about the Yakuza series. And while I believe my fellow gamers, the title I was hoping to play on a Nintendo console wasn&#8217;t necessarily Yakuza 0 Director&#8217;s Cut. No shade for that game, I&#8217;m just greedy and want a collection of several of the games I&#8217;d missed, or the recently released Yakuza: Like a Dragon. That&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/nintendo-download-for-5-8-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Roll Against Chaos With SRG and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/roll-against-chaos-with-srg-and-astrea-six-sided-oracles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Simple Roll of the Dice &#160; Today I&#8217;m here to cover especially exciting news courtesy of Super Rare Games. They&#8217;re taking one of the best, most underrated deckbuilders of recent years and providing a physical edition next week. That game is Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, originally published by Akupara Games and Little Leo Games. As someone that got the chance to cover both the PC and Switch versions of the game, I can attest this is a wonderful choice for a physical adventure on Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some particulars about the dicebuilder: Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual &#8220;damage&#8221; system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/roll-against-chaos-with-srg-and-astrea-six-sided-oracles/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Couch Breathes New Life Into Flamecraft</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful Little Dragons &#160; One thing I don&#8217;t play nearly enough of are physical boardgames. It&#8217;s just challenging to find the time to sit down with friends and unwind. But digital adaptations make it a whole lot easier. And thanks to Monster Couch and Cardboard Alchemy, one especially charming looking boardgame called Flamecraft is coming to PC! Originally created by Sandara Tang, Flamecraft is a cozy, whimsical boardgame full of gorgeous artwork and colorful little dragon artisans. It can be played with 1-5 players, and isn&#8217;t about combat, but focused instead on careful resource management. But if you still need more, check out these details about the game: Your main task is to thoughtfully place dragon artisans in the town&#8217;s bustling shopping district. They will&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/08/monster-couch-breathes-new-life-into-flamecraft/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Prepare For Voxel Robot Battlesports in BOTSU</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/prepare-for-voxel-robot-battlesports-in-botsu/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 20:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Go For the Gold, Robotic Champions! &#160; As much as I&#8217;m a fan of Devolver Digital, I almost didn&#8217;t cover this news when I saw it was a sports game. Normally, I&#8217;m not a fan of sports games, with the proviso that I don&#8217;t mind them if they&#8217;re a little crazy. Luckily, it looks like BOTSU, by developer Peculiar Pixels, is a whole lot of robot crazy. It&#8217;s bringing a collection of chaotic battlesports later this year, though you can check out the free Steam demo today! Here&#8217;s a taste of the madness to come: Compete online or via split-screen and prove your mechanical mettle in three chaotic physics-based ragdoll battlesports. Use your customizable android athlete to sprint, jump, flip, climb, breakdance, fly and fight&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/prepare-for-voxel-robot-battlesports-in-botsu/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Reveals English Voice Cast</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/yakuza-0-directors-cut-reveals-english-voice-cast/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 17:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Acclaimed Crime Drama Adds VO Talent SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced today the full English voice cast for the upcoming Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, releasing June 5, 2025, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The enhanced edition marks the first time the popular crime drama will feature an English dub, highlighting prominent voice actors such as Yong Yea as protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and Matt Mercer as fan-favorite character Goro Majima. Alongside Yea and Mercer, the English voice talent includes Kaiji Tang (Akira Nishikiyama), David Hayter (Osamu Kashiwagi), Risa Mei (Makoto Makimura), Alejandro Saab (Jun Oda), Andrew Kishino (Tsukasa Sagawa), Howard Wang (Tetsu Tachibana), and Fred Tatasciore (Futoshi Shimano). Topher Ngo will provide Kiryu’s singing voice, while Greg Chun will cover Nishikiyama’s vocal performances. The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/yakuza-0-directors-cut-reveals-english-voice-cast/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Old Skies Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/old-skies-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 01:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Old Skies Review: A Modern Take The team at Wadjet Eye Games has spent the last fifteen years building a unique legacy in the adventure game space. Along with a company like Telltale, they’ve helped to modernize the point and click genre, bringing it into the modern age with controls that feel natural on a controller and puzzles which are more based in logic and the needs of your character instead of just asking players to mash random items together to see what clicks. One of my favorite aspects of their games is how they’re always trying something new. Their last game, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, was a strange horror game, while Old Skies is a time travel adventure that isn’t afraid to take&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/07/old-skies-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>New GTA 6 Trailer drops with tons of new details</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/06/new-gta-6-trailer-drops-with-tons-of-new-details/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 21:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back in Vice City Rockstar Games just launched the second official trailer for their upcoming game Grand Theft Auto VI! The game focuses on two main protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who are portrayed as a modern-day criminal duo navigating a dangerous and conspiratorial underworld in the fictional state of Leonida. The trailer shows their gritty, tense interactions, including scenes of crime, police confrontations, and moments that emphasize their reliance on each other to survive. The narrative hints at a complex story involving betrayal, crime, and survival in a sun-soaked but perilous city. Key elements from the trailer include: Jason is seen collecting rent and interacting with various characters, including Lucia, who is just released from prison. The duo faces police scrutiny and threats,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/06/new-gta-6-trailer-drops-with-tons-of-new-details/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Retroware Announces PAX East Lineup</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Fun Begins SOON! &#160; I&#8217;ve said this before, and I meant it &#8211; I really need to attend PAX East one day. Sadly it won&#8217;t be this year, which is even more painful after hearing what Retroware will be showcasing at the show. But if you&#8217;re planning on attending PAX East from May 8 &#8211; 11th, you owe it to yourself to check out Booth #15031. The games they&#8217;ll be showing off include the likes of Neon Inferno, Toxic Crusaders, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit, Iron Meat and The Transylvania Adventures of Simon Quest. But that&#8217;s not all they&#8217;ll have at the show: Developers Sri Kankanahalli (Neon Inferno, Steel Assault), Programancer (AVGN 8-Bit, Prison City, Simon Quest), and Creative Director Justin Silverman will be&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/06/retroware-announces-pax-east-lineup/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DreadXP Gets Uber Violent With PIGFACE</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oink Oink! &#160; If you normally associate DreadXP with horror, you&#8217;re in for a surprising change of pace with a game called PIGFACE. Developed by solo Canadian developer titolovesyou, it has you playing a brutal assassin capable of extreme violence. It&#8217;s an uber-intense, kinetic, first-person brawl. And it&#8217;s going to have a demo available at PAX East this year! Here&#8217;s a few reasons you&#8217;ll want to check PIGFACE out: You are Exit, a terrible woman who has done terrible things and now it’s time to do worse things for someone even more terrible than you. They know what you’ve done and they don’t mind using blackmail to turn you into their gun-for-hire. Complete missions to expand your arsenal by purchasing equipment from the Black Market.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/06/dreadxp-gets-uber-violent-with-pigface/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Knock on the Coffin Lid: Complete Edition Arrives on Consoles This Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[No Rest For the Weary Adventurer &#160; It&#8217;s always fun to be in the midst of reviewing a game and seeing that it&#8217;s suddenly coming to consoles very soon. That game is Knock on the Coffin Lid, and while it&#8217;s a ton of fun so far on PC, it might be even better on consoles! Specifically, Knock on the Coffin Lid: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on May 21st. And that sigh you can probably hear is my regret that it&#8217;s not also making its way to Nintendo Switch. Because thus far, the game is a wild ride. As for what Knock on the Coffin Lid: Complete Edition brings to consoles, here&#8217;s a snapshot: Knock on the Coffin Lid beckons&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/06/knock-on-the-coffin-lid-complete-edition-arrives-on-consoles-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hex Blast Shares Cyberspace Rogue-like Demo Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hexagonal Strategy Awaits &#160; As someone that plays tons of deckbuilders, I have to admit I haven&#8217;t seen many like Hex Blast. Developed by Soy Boy Games, it&#8217;s a mix of cyberspace, rogue-like and a deckbuilder combined with hexagonal strategy. And best of all, it has a free demo available today on Steam! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Hex Blast: Stack your deck and your computer&#8217;s defense with more than 200 cards and &#8220;relics,&#8221; with some cards being tied to each playable robot. Build beautifully broken strategies that utilize frost, earthquake, and poison status effects and overlap cards on the hex-based grid to maximize their damage and even set up chain reactions. Clearing out the grid won&#8217;t be easy, though, as threats including adware,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/05/hex-blast-shares-cyberspace-rogue-like-demo-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rock Out to NES Classics With Defenders of the City Album</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/03/rock-out-to-nes-classics-with-defenders-of-the-city-album/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 21:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heavy Metal Salvation &#160; Though I&#8217;m not always a fan of heavy metal music, I am consistently a fan of nostalgic videogames. And as someone that got started gaming back in the NES era, those games are near and dear to my heart. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to cover a new album from Super MadNES today, a heavy metal band located in southern California. This album, titled Defenders of the City, is their 4th studio album, and it&#8217;s packed with all the nostalgia you could ask for: Continuing their tradition of cleverly themed albums, Defenders of the City pays tribute to classic arcade heroes from TMNT, Robocop, Double Dragon, and Ninja Gaiden, putting listeners back into the shoes of iconic defenders Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/03/rock-out-to-nes-classics-with-defenders-of-the-city-album/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Amerzone &#8211; The Explorer&#8217;s Legacy Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/03/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 01:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amerzone Review: A Life Of Regret There was a time not that long ago when it was commonly accepted that some types of games simply didn’t translate well to consoles. Real-time strategy, simulation, 4X games, and yes, point and click adventure titles. These were games where the needs of the genre seemed to necessitate mouse and keyboard support. Sure, now and then, someone would bring one of them to consoles, but playing these versions of the games generally just drove home why doing so was a bad idea. Amerzone &#8211; The Explorer’s Legacy is actually a remake of one of those classic games. Originally released for PC in the late 90s, the title put Benoît Sokal, best known today as the late creator of the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/03/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GTA VI Delayed to May 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/02/gta-vi-delayed-to-may-2026/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 17:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open-World Crime Saga Postponed Again Rockstar Games has officially postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026, moving it from the previously anticipated fall 2025 launch window. The company expressed gratitude for fans&#8217; patience and emphasized the necessity of additional time to ensure the game meets the high-quality standards expected by players. This marks the latest in a series of delays for Rockstar titles, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V, both of which were postponed before their eventual releases. Development of GTA VI began in 2014, shortly after the release of GTA V in 2013. The game was formally announced in December 2023, accompanied by a trailer that garnered over 100 million views within 24 hours. Set in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/02/gta-vi-delayed-to-may-2026/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bandai Namco Reveals Shadow Labyrinth Physical Editions</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/01/bandai-namco-reveals-shadow-labyrinth-physical-editions/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 22:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Such Beautiful Shadows &#160; Although I haven&#8217;t mentioned it before here, I&#8217;m incredibly excited about the upcoming Shadow Labyrinth game. I&#8217;m not necessarily someone that buys every single Bandai Namco release, but after the amazing Pac-Man episode of Secret Level, how can you not be hyped for an actual video game set in that beautifully twisted world? If you&#8217;re in the same boat, here&#8217;s the good news. Shadow Labyrinth isn&#8217;t far off, slated to release on July 18th for PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S (as well as a later launch on Switch 2). But the even better news is that it&#8217;s getting three gorgeous physical editions &#8211; Standard, Secret and Collectors! Full details on all available physical pre-order options for SHADOW LABYRINTH include:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/01/bandai-namco-reveals-shadow-labyrinth-physical-editions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience Psychological Dread in OMUT Steam Demo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 18:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a Walk in Madness &#160; You might think that the horror and mystery genres are ones I would tend to avoid in stressful times, but you&#8217;d be dead wrong. There&#8217;s still something alluring about the unknown in a fictional context. Which is part of why I&#8217;m so drawn to a new Steam demo for a game called OMUT. Developed by Madame Cyclone and published by Megabit, OMUT is a game with horror, mystery and ever evolving combat against monstrous bosses. But if you&#8217;re not sold, check this out: More than just a game, OMUT is an experience—an obsession, a dream, an ephemeral hope, a hallucination, a whirlpool, and a nightmare. Players embark on an unsettling quest to find a red-haired woman from their dreams,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/01/experience-psychological-dread-in-omut-steam-demo/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 5/1/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Someone Has To&#8230; &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially May Day. For the purposes of the Nintendo Download, that just means there&#8217;s a lot of interesting games to check out. The Nintendo Download for 5/1/25 has a few featured titles, a couple different Game Trials, some new Nintendo promotions, a timely new sale, digital goodies and the like. Let&#8217;s start with a remastered edition of one of my recent favorite RPGs. &#160; Default to HD &#160; I was really pleased when Square Enix took a risk and made a modern, turn-based RPG called Bravely Default. It was popular enough to result in a couple follow up adventures, but now with the Switch 2 on the horizon, it&#8217;s also getting a facelift in BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/05/01/nintendo-download-for-5-1-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dune: Awakening Preview</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dune: Awakening looks to put a survivalist MMO twist on the franchise, and a sand-blasted, war-torn hellhole of a planet, crawling with sandworms, is the perfect place to test the mettle of even the most hardened gamer.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Remants of Yore Launches Cozy, Rogue-lite Kickstarter Tomorrow</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/remants-of-yore-launches-cozy-rogue-lite-kickstarter-tomorrow/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wizard Cat in a Rogue-lite World &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I&#8217;m a sucker for, it&#8217;s the feline persuasion. Which is why I&#8217;m writing today about an upcoming Kickstarter called Remnants of Yore. The titular character is a pansexual wizard cat trying to restore their antique shop. Also of note, the game will feature rogue-lite mechanics as well! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Remnants of Yore: In Remnants of Yore, players take on the role of a young cat wizard who inherits a crumbling antique store in a forgotten town. Your inheritance holds more than dusty shelves, however, Hidden in every object lies a spirit with unfinished business. Restore the shop, rebuild the town, craft spells from herbs, and help spirits find peace&#8230; or&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/remants-of-yore-launches-cozy-rogue-lite-kickstarter-tomorrow/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moadra is Metroidvania Inspired by Super Metroid and Aliens</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can You Survive Protea VI? &#160; I think it&#8217;s fair to say that almost every Metroidvania is somewhat inspired by Super Metroid. But Moadra is also inspired by the Aliens movie franchise, and I&#8217;d suspect the Predator movies as well. The game takes place on the wasteland that is Protea VI, where you have to explore, fight and evolve for a chance at survival. Best of all, Moadra is coming later this year to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Here&#8217;s some key details about the game: Set out on a deadly mission to explore the mysterious planet of Protea VI and uncover what happened to a once-thriving civilization as Lieutenant Moadra Meras, a member of the Neera elites. Through coarse sand and freezing&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/moadra-is-metroidvania-inspired-by-super-metroid-and-aliens/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Help Cheerleaders Defeat Diabolical AI in Ra Ra BOOM</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teenage Spirit vs. Soulless Machine &#160; As a child of the 80&#8217;s, I&#8217;ve always suspected AI would end the world. But what I never considered was that cheerleaders might save it. That&#8217;s exactly the concept of an upcoming beat &#8217;em up called Ra Ra BOOM, by Gylee Games. It&#8217;s a lane-based adventure with 4 distinct characters, lush artwork and RPG nods like augmenting your party of bad ass women. And it&#8217;s coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox this August! Here&#8217;s some particulars about Ra Ra BOOM: Earth has been taken. A dutiful AI created to solve climate change has gone rogue, targeting the very civilians it was supposed to save. Only Aris, Saida, Ren and Vee, four teenage ninja cheerleaders from space, highly skilled in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/help-cheerleaders-defeat-diabolical-ai-in-ra-ra-boom/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sea of Stars Fights a Chaotic Carnival Next Month in Throes of the Watchmaker</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Malevolent Spectacle Awaits! &#160; We&#8217;ve all been waiting patiently, but now Sea of Stars is ready to embark on a brand new adventure in Throes of the Watchmaker. It&#8217;s coming on May 20th to PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One and Series X&#124;S! Get ready for Solstice Warriors like you&#8217;ve never seen before in this dynamic follow-up chapter. Throes of the Watchmaker returns to one of the most intriguing characters encountered in Sea of Stars’ main adventure – the genius inventor known as the Watchmaker, architect of the Clockwork Castle and creator of Wheels, a tabletop pastime enjoyed throughout Sea of Stars’ world. The DLC explores a fascinating invention by the Watchmaker, the miniature clockwork world of Horloge, a land threatened by a cursed carnival. Zale&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/sea-of-stars-fights-a-chaotic-carnival-next-month-in-throes-of-the-watchmaker/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shotgun Cop Man Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shotgun Cop Man Review: The Road to Hell Is Paved With Many Bullets &#160; The last time I danced with the mad folks at DeadToast Entertainment, I went on a psychotic killing spree with a banana sidekick of questionable character. That was a few years back, so when I recently saw they had teamed up with Devolver again to bring us something called Shotgun Cop Man, I was intrigued. Even though My Friend Pedro arguably had better graphics and a more involved story, this looked to go back to basics and focus an entire adventure around precise platforming with a unique hook. After spending a few hours with the adventure, I&#8217;m of the opinion that Shotgun Cop Man, despite some weak areas, is the superior&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/shotgun-cop-man-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moroi Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/moroi-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Moroi Review: Surrealism Overshadows Substance Moroi promises a grimdark fairytale soaked in surrealism, a sort of David Lynch fever dream wrapped around a hack-and-slash action puzzle game. After seeing its bizarre trailers and premise, I jumped in, curious, but after completing my first playthrough, I found myself both intrigued and slightly let down by the experience. The game drops you directly into a nightmarish landscape called the Cosmic Engine, a surreal hellscape designed specifically to distort reality and push you toward paranoia. You awake without your memories, with only the vague sense of some horrifying crimes behind you. It’s a stylish introduction, setting the stage for what&#8217;s a heavily atmospheric and intentionally obscure narrative. Yet while the visual design is impressively disturbing and captivating, the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/30/moroi-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cook Up Chaos On Consoles Today in Cooking Companions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Medley of Madness &#160; Earlier this month, we covered the news that Serenity Forge and Deer Dream Studios were cooking up a new VN. And as of today, that adventure is available on consoles! Cooking Companions is now live on Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox consoles. Here&#8217;s some reasons you might want to check it out: Deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains, a group of friends find themselves trapped inside a mysterious cabin. As supplies begin to dwindle and flood waters rise, burdensome choices must be made to survive the days ahead. Spend your time carefully building relationships, exploring rooms, or uncovering the dark secrets of the cabin. Will you butter up the right person? Or will you wind up on the chopping&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/29/cook-up-chaos-on-consoles-today-in-cooking-companions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deconstructeam Publishes Many Nights a Whisper Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hopes and Dreams &#160; I&#8217;ll admit I hadn&#8217;t heard of Deconstructeam until The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood rolled around. They&#8217;re a group known for their strong writing, and today they&#8217;re teaming up with Selkie Harbour to self publish something called Many Nights a Whisper. It&#8217;s a short, experimental adventure on PC that can be beaten in around an hour. Here&#8217;s more details about Many Nights a Whisper: Many Nights a Whisper is a short and meditative interactive tale about dreams, pressure, and expectations. This bite-sized experimental piece is around 60 minutes of gameplay time, and it&#8217;s designed to be experienced in a single sitting. Delve into the routine of the Dreamer, the person chosen to perform this demanding ceremony. During the day, train with your slingshot&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/29/deconstructeam-publishes-many-nights-a-whisper-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Debut Stealthvania The Siege and the Sandfox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stealthy Sands of Kariman &#160; Even though I&#8217;m horrible at most stealth games, I love Metroidvanias. So when I see there&#8217;s a marriage of the two in an upcoming game, you can color me intrigued. That game is called The Siege and the Sandfox. It&#8217;s the debut title of developer Cardboard Sword, which is slated to get published by PLAION on May 20th for PC (Steam, EPIC, GOG and Humble). Here&#8217;s what the team had to say about The Siege and the Sandfox: “As a studio we set out on this development journey to create a new indie game IP with a unique 2D stealth element. Art led a lot of our development process, inspiring the narrative and gameplay mechanics. The hand-animated retro-style pixel&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/29/enjoy-debut-stealthvania-the-siege-and-the-sandfox/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>South of Midnight Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[South of Midnight Review: Questions Of Design Sometimes I play a game that’s releasing on Game Pass, and I can’t help wondering how much knowing it would release on Game Pass impacted its design. The latest example of this is South of Midnight, a game which has a ton going for it and which stands out from the tons of games releasing in so many ways, but which has the exact sort of game design which is easy to recommend for Game Pass subscribers but a bit more difficult to recommend to everyone else. &#160; An Unforgettable World &#160; South of Midnight takes place in a deep south setting, which is left vague but which will undoubtedly make anyone who has spent time in New&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/29/south-of-midnight-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Look Outside Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Look Outside Review: You Know You Want To Look The world outside our homes can often seem scary, but Look Outside takes that to an extreme. When a strange phenomenon turns anyone who looks inside into some shade of monster, the only way to protect yourself is to stay inside and keep the blinds drawn. Unfortunately for you, most of the other people living in your apartment building haven’t resisted the temptation to Look Outside. So there’s a lot to worry about. Look Outside blends elements of survival horror with a standard turn-based RPG in a fascinating combination that works quite well. Each day, you’ll have the choice to leave your apartment and search for help. There’s a lot to find around every corner. Weapons,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/29/look-outside-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>thatgamecompany x COREBLAZER Game Jam Helps Support Indies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help Emerging Indies Thrive &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing myself and HPP are usually pretty passionate about, it&#8217;s helping new voices thrive in the market. For me personally, that usually means indies, but honestly any team that has a unique vision to share is worth helping out. And that&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s happening courtesy of thatgamecompany (Journey, Sky: Children of the Light) and COREBLAZER (global investment brand of HYPERGRYPH). They&#8217;re hosting a 3 week event starting today called the thatgamecompany X COREBLAZER Game Jam! Here&#8217;s a few more details about the event: Dubbed “thatgamecompany x COREBLAZER Game Jam,” this three-week event – kicking off on April 28 – invites developers of all skill levels to create an interactive, evocative game inspired by TGC’s signature style: universally&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/28/thatgamecompany-x-coreblazer-game-jam-helps-support-indies/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>GungHo Opens Puzzle &#038; Dragons 0 Pre-Registrations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Match-3 Mayhem Coming to Mobile Soon &#160; It was just the other day that I was musing how I rarely cover mobile games unless they&#8217;re a big deal. And I think we can agree that Puzzle &#38; Dragons is admittedly a pretty big deal. After all, this long-running match-3 series from GungHo Online Entertainment has been downloaded some 90 million times. Now, they&#8217;ve opened up pre-registrations for Puzzle &#38; Dragons 0, which is coming next month to the App Store and Google Play Store. And it&#8217;s going to be totally free to play, with optional in-app purchases. Here&#8217;s some more details about Puzzle &#38; Dragons 0: Key Features: Switchable Screen Layout: Play vertically or horizontally at any time. Varied Dungeons: Battle through a world of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/26/gungho-opens-puzzle-dragons-0-pre-registrations/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PLAYISM Bringing 6 Game Demos To PAX East Next Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAX East Is Looking Amazing &#160; I&#8217;m just gonna come out and say it &#8211; I really need to attend PAX East sometime soon. I&#8217;ve wanted to go for a while now, pretty much since Tribute Games first announced Panzer Paladin exclusively at that event. And now, thanks to PLAYISM, I really wish I could attend PAX East this year from May 8 &#8211; 11th. Because the longest-running indie publisher in Japan is bringing 6 epic game demos to the upcoming event! Which games, you ask? Simple! The games that will be featured at the show are the following &#8211; Break Arts III, Glaciered, Mind Diver, MOTIONREC, Outrider Mako and Skateboard Knight. You can find them at Booth #1409. But if you need more details,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/playism-bringing-6-game-demos-to-pax-east-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>DOOM: The Dark Ages Unveils Cosmic Realm and Enemies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Location for FPS Sequel id Software has introduced a new location and enemies coming to DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest entry in its iconic first-person shooter franchise. Players will explore the Cosmic Realm, a previously unseen dimension featuring enemies such as the Cosmic Baron and a redesigned, otherworldly Cacodemon. The Cosmic Realm merges traditional Hellish themes of DOOM with cosmic horror aesthetics, expanding the series&#8217; lore and visual style. New gameplay footage released today highlights the surreal environments and brutal combat encounters players can expect. DOOM: The Dark Ages is scheduled for release on May 15, 2025, for Game Pass, Xbox Series X&#124;S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, PC, and Battle.net. Players who pre-order the Premium Edition gain two days of early access&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/doom-the-dark-ages-unveils-cosmic-realm-and-enemies/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>End The Story This Year With Amanda the Adventurer 3</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can Riley Discover the Dark Truth? &#160; Every good horror story has to come to an eventual end. And now, thanks to DreadXP and MANGLEDmaw Productions, we can confirm that Amanda the Adventurer&#8217;s tale is concluding on PC later this year with Amanda the Adventurer 3! This finale will feature escape-room antics, dark secrets to uncover and hopefully a satisfying ending. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Amanda the Adventurer 3: Set immediately after the events of the previous game, Amanda the Adventurer 3 once again follows Riley Park as they work to uncover the secrets surrounding the strangely interactive children’s show– Amanda the Adventurer. Having survived their Aunt Kate’s attic after being left a stack of VHS tapes of the 90s-style cartoon, Riley followed&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/end-the-story-this-year-with-amanda-the-adventurer-3/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy the Apocalypse on Mobile Devices with LISA: Definitive Edition</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/enjoy-the-apocalypse-on-mobile-devices-with-lisa-definitive-edition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Apocalypse Keeps Getting Better! &#160; Let me start by saying I rarely cover mobile releases. They really have to be something special, since I game so little on mobile devices. Luckily, that&#8217;s exactly what LISA: Definitive Edition is. I recently had the chance to review it for Serenity Forge and Dingaling Productions. And today all that madness is ready for the gamer on the go! Here&#8217;s a few more particulars about the game: Since the debut of the series&#8217; first installment on PC, LISA has cultivated a passionate community, achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating, and garnered critical acclaim from reviewers and content creators. The release of LISA: Definitive Edition in 2023 brought both Painful and Joyful to consoles and introduced new content, features,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/enjoy-the-apocalypse-on-mobile-devices-with-lisa-definitive-edition/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Those Games 1+2 Livens Up Switch and PS5 Consoles This Summer</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/those-games-12-livens-up-switch-and-ps5-consoles-this-summer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make Your Summer a Party! &#160; If you want to feel your brain bleed a little, try this title on for size &#8211; &#8220;YEAH! YOU WANT &#8220;THOSE GAMES,&#8221; RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET&#8217;S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM!&#8221; That&#8217;s the sort of title that physically hurts me, so let&#8217;s just simplify it to Those Games 1+2, shall we? That&#8217;s the name of a physical collection coming this summer to Switch and PS5 from Aksys Games! Here&#8217;s some particulars about this wordy adventure: This jam-packed edition contains both of the popular Those Games and Those Games 2 collections, offering a double dose of fun with a massive total of 10 games and 500 stages. Those Games features “Pin Pull,” “Number Tower,” “Color Lab,” “Parking Lot,”&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/25/those-games-12-livens-up-switch-and-ps5-consoles-this-summer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Embrace Adventure Today in Amerzone &#8211; The Explorer&#8217;s Legacy</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/24/embrace-adventure-today-in-amerzone-the-explorers-legacy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the White Birds! &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing that&#8217;s missing these days, it&#8217;s a sense of adventure. Back when less of the world was explored, and we weren&#8217;t connected yet tethered to our devices, everything seemed more mysterious and magical. Think of something like Indiana Jones, and you&#8217;re on the right track. And starting today, so is a game called Amerzone &#8211; The Explorer&#8217;s Legacy. Here&#8217;s a few more key details about the game out now on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S: Driven by the remorse-filled story of a fallen explorer, play as a journalist in search of adventure and truth as you discover a forgotten land, the Amerzone! You will need to delve into the past and investigate the remnants of this land&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/24/embrace-adventure-today-in-amerzone-the-explorers-legacy/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nif Nif Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nif Nif Review: A Squeaky Clean Deckbuilder &#160; I think I&#8217;ve reached a sort of critical mass where deckbuilder games just find me instead of the other way around. That happened a while back when I previewed a cute one called Nif Nif by Springfox Games. It was simple, intuitive, and had a fair amount of challenge. Fast forward a few months and a successful Kickstarter later, and Nif Nif is officially out on Steam. After spending some more time with the game, I came away pretty charmed by the experience. While my fellow deckbuilder fanatics might prefer something with a bit more bite (not to mention longevity), overall, I still think this is a worthy game that you&#8217;ll want to check out. &#160; Piggy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/24/nif-nif-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return To Terra Memoria Next Week Courtesy of SRG</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Memory of the Earth Is Strong! &#160; One of my favorite games of recent history was called Old School Musical. Developed by the mad French geniuses called La Moutarde, it mixed absurd humor, neon visuals and a pure love of videogames. Recently, the same team, along with publisher Dear Villagers, released a totally different game called Terra Memoria. I didn&#8217;t get the opportunity to review this turn-based, musical-themed RPG, but I demoed it and really enjoyed it. Which is relevant, since today Super Rare Games has announced it&#8217;s getting a physical edition next week on Nintendo Switch! Here&#8217;s some particulars about Terra Memoria: A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/24/return-to-terra-memoria-next-week-courtesy-of-srg/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/24/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hungry For Games! &#160; Okay folks, it&#8217;s time for another weird one. There was technically a featured title for this week&#8217;s Download, but it was also included in last week&#8217;s lineup. Since I&#8217;m not a fan of that sort of confusion, the Nintendo Download for 4/24/25 won&#8217;t have a featured title, but fret not. There&#8217;s still plenty to check out, from Fire Emblem news to Nintendo Music, another Creator&#8217;s Voice segment, F-ZERO 99, a publisher sale and much more. So let&#8217;s get started with a return to one of my favorite GBA games on Switch Online! &#160; The Fire That Kindled a Legacy &#160; One of the first Fire Emblem games that came stateside was The Sacred Stones. And while it gets a lot of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/24/nintendo-download-for-4-24-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go Back to High School in FuRyu&#8217;s New RPG, Varlet</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/23/go-back-to-high-school-in-furyus-new-rpg-varlet/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Kousei Academy &#160; Sometimes, all you need to hear is who&#8217;s making a game to get excited. Today, that company is FuRyu, who are known for story-driven and RPG adventures. I personally was a huge fan of Unchained Blades back in the day, but they&#8217;ve done good work in recent titles like CRYMACHINA as well. Today they shared their next game, a high school RPG called Varlet. Varlet is slated to come to PC, Switch and PS5 on August 28th, and looks to bring a style that is more than a little reminiscent of the likes of Persona. Here&#8217;s a few particulars about the upcoming adventure: Welcome within the halls of Kousei Academy, the first school to implement the cross-reality, virtual reality network&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/23/go-back-to-high-school-in-furyus-new-rpg-varlet/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Out of Hands Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of Hands Review: The Heroic Journey In a Tortured Psyche &#160; I was going to start this piece by saying how I don&#8217;t usually preview games more than once. Then I discovered that Out of Hands launched in 1.0 just the other day at midnight, meaning this could only be an in-depth review. Which is just as well, since after my first experience with the game, I knew I was impressed. Now, after spending several more hours with the adventure, I can attest that Out of Hands is not only an amazing deckbuilder, but one of the best games I&#8217;ve played so far this year. Since I went pretty in-depth with my last coverage of the preview build, I&#8217;ll try and avoid spending a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/23/out-of-hands-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Has Reached 300K Pre-Registrations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Shadows Are Calling Again &#160; You might recall we recently announced a game called Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, and talked about pre-registration opportunities. Well, the internet has spoken, and the game has already reached the lofty threshold of 300,000 pre-registrations! But that&#8217;s not all, since Cygames has announced additional thresholds, as well as rewards for gamers: To celebrate this milestone, Cygames is revealing new reward tiers for future preregistration milestones. With 400,000 preregistrations, players will receive a Legendary Card Pack ticket and at 500,000 preregistrations, an in-game event will be held, featuring a grand prize of 2.5 million rupies. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, the next-gen digital card game developed by Cygames, builds on the simple yet deeply strategic gameplay of its predecessor with new mechanics and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/23/shadowverse-worlds-beyond-has-reached-300k-pre-registrations/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lost Records: Bloom &#038; Rage Tape 2 Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lost Records: Bloom &#38; Rage Tape 2 Review: Picking Right Back Up When I checked out Tape 1 of Lost Records: Bloom &#38; Rage last month, I came away with mixed feelings about the game. I loved the characters in this 90s-set story of four awkward teenagers finding each other and forming a tight-knit group, but I found it spent a little too much time setting up a mystery it wasn’t ready to pay off. I hoped that Tape 2 would make good on all of that character development and really pay off the mysteries that were seemingly being set up. &#160; Questions Answered? &#160; Let’s answer that question right off the bat. Does Tape 2 manage to pay off the mysteries set up in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/22/lost-records-bloom-rage-tape-2-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Top Hat Showcase Reveals Bombshell Blitz, The Backworld and Much More</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hats Off To Top Hat Studios! &#160; Sometimes it can be hard to stay apprised of all the comings and goings in the game sphere. Which is why you might not have heard that something called the Top Hat Showcase that happened earlier today. Top Hat Studios teamed up with The MIX to show off 20+ upcoming titles in approximately a half hour presentation. While we can&#8217;t go over every single game included, there were some exciting ones like rogue-like twin-stick adventure BOMBSHELL BLITZ, parkour meets slice-of-life Motorslice, new titles from Molegato and Kyle Thompson, an anime / horror hybrid called SILLY POLLY BEAST and an RPG with horror elements called The Backworld. It&#8217;s also worth noting that many of these games are slated to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/22/top-hat-showcase-reveals-bombshell-blitz-the-backworld-and-much-more/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Out Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Classic RPG Gets Visual Overhaul Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos have released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, a visually updated version of the acclaimed 2006 RPG, after teasing its announcement yesterday. The game is playable now on Xbox Series X&#124;S, PlayStation 5, PC, and via Xbox Game Pass. This remaster revitalizes the land of Cyrodiil with updated graphics at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, alongside improved gameplay mechanics. Changes include enhanced character creation, refined leveling systems, smoother combat animations, and redesigned menus. Originally awarded Game of the Year upon its initial release, Oblivion is the predecessor to Bethesda’s popular The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Players revisit Cyrodiil, joining famous guilds, participating in the Arena, and embarking on quests to halt the demonic&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/22/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-out-now/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rematch Offers Exhilarating Moments But You&#8217;ll Have To Work For Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finding The Thrills We don’t get enough sports games nowadays. The genre hasn’t even been featured in our holiday buyer’s guide for the last couple of years, not because we don’t love a good sports game, but because there just aren’t enough interesting ones coming out. Exclusivity deals have limited the number of franchises in each sport, while the series that do exist have far too often stagnated and been buried under microtransactions. That’s not what I thought would happen when online gaming started going mainstream. I remember dreaming of sports games where each player would be controlled by a separate person, all playing off of each other and working together. In practice, though, that’s not how most people want to play because the skill&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/21/rematch-offers-exhilarating-moments-but-youll-have-to-work-for-them/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Review: A Shattered Peace Imagine waking up every day and living the same peaceful life as the day before. There’s never any world-ending stakes, nothing terrible happens, just one relatively quiet day after another. Sure, now and then, people get sick or die. That’s the cycle of life, but on a larger scale, things are the same. That’s life in the Tokyo Residential Complex, where you start your journey in The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-. Everything changes, though, when a group of invaders appears and threatens not only our main character, Takumi Sumino, but everyone he loves most in the world. Chaos is everywhere in a way he can barely even process. That is, until a little mascot&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/21/the-hundred-line-last-defense-academy-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review: Back From The Dead We’ve seen a lot of unlikely revivals in recent years, but after more than 25 years, I’d pretty much given up on a new Fatal Fury. Getting to play a new game in perhaps my favorite fighting game series after so long feels like a dream, and thankfully, I can confirm that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves captures the essence of the long-dormant franchise. The systems that make the last entry in the series, Mark of the Wolves, one of the best 2D fighting games ever made, are intact with new layers of depth for players to explore. &#160; Just Like You Remember It &#160; Let’s start with those systems. Just Defend is&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/21/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rusty Rabbit Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rusty Rabbit Review: Easter Comes Early in the Apocalypse! &#160; Lately, I seem to find myself covering unique games featuring rabbits. Pretty recently, I got the chance to review Telebbit, about a genetically modified bunny racing through a facility. And then, most recently, I got an opportunity to review something called Rusty Rabbit. By Gen Urobuchi (PSYCHO-PASS), NetEase Games, and NITRO PLUS, it&#8217;s the tale of a world after humanity where rabbits have evolved to become the dominant species. They talk, invent, collect junk, and marvel at this strange place once populated by &#8220;giants&#8221;. The setting of the game intrigued me from the beginning, as did the fact that it features voice acting for the main rabbit you control, an old crank named Stamp. He&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/19/rusty-rabbit-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Yogscast and Save Sloth Studios Reveal The Royal Writ</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More Like a Royal Twit &#160; Monarchies are highly overrated. Sure, maybe King Arthur was okay, and the Queen of England didn&#8217;t seem horrible, but on average, they only make life worse for the common folk like us. So I was pleased to see a game that not only made fun of royalty, but which incorporated lane-based combat and gorgeous decks of cards. That game, by Save Sloth Studios and Yogscast Games, is called The Royal Writ, and it&#8217;s slated to release on PC later this year. Here&#8217;s some helpful information about The Royal Writ: Sometimes a kingdom&#8217;s problems can be solved by simple communication – which is why his illustrious highness has decided to send out letters summoning some of the troublemakers to his&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/17/yogscast-and-save-sloth-studios-reveal-the-royal-writ/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spray Paint Simulator Makes the Switch This May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spray Paint on the Go Next Month! &#160; Recently we wrote about how Spray Paint Simulator is coming to PlayStation consoles. And while that&#8217;s plenty exciting, I&#8217;m more captivated by today&#8217;s news. Namely, that Spray Paint Simulator is also coming to Nintendo Switch this May! For those that need a reminder, here&#8217;s what the game is all about: Embark on a whimsical adventure in Story Mode as you meet with an eccentric group of clients, each in dire need of your painting expertise. Take on each job right from the start by prepping your space to ensure you deliver the best results, selecting the right colors for the task, and unleashing your creativity as you paint to perfection and keep your customers happy! Upgrade your&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/17/spray-paint-simulator-makes-the-switch-this-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Class Begins When Demonschool Hits PC and Consoles Q3 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Ready For a Hell of a Semester &#160; As someone that&#8217;s been covering Demonschool pretty much since the beginning, let me start this with a full throated FINALLY. After false starts and varying release windows, today Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games have a firm release window for the tactical adventure. During the Galaxies Gaming Showcase earlier today, it was revealed that it&#8217;s coming to PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S in Q3 2025! I know, that&#8217;s less sexy than when it was supposed to release on Friday the 13th, but I&#8217;ll take it. Because this particular adventure has the potential to be awesome. For those that need a refresher, here&#8217;s why you should get hyped now for Demonschool: Outlast the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/17/class-begins-when-demonschool-hits-pc-and-consoles-q3-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Consoles Get a Tasty Treat in April With Cooking Companions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Such Delicious Friends! &#160; I&#8217;ll just admit that I missed out on Cooking Companions the first time around on PC. But thankfully, it was a cult hit on YouTube and Twitch, which is why Serenity Forge and Deer Dream Studios are bringing it to all consoles later this month on April 29th. And if you prefer physical versions, you&#8217;ll be happy to hear it&#8217;s getting a Premium Physical Edition on PS5. For those unfamiliar with the game, here&#8217;s some details about Cooking Companions: Whisking together cute visuals into a deliciously dark tale, Cooking Companions follows a group of friends that find themselves trapped in a cabin deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. As starvation begins to set in, strange events start to occur&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/17/consoles-get-a-tasty-treat-in-april-with-cooking-companions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/17/25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The French Revolution is Nigh! &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s good news, bad news time. The bad news is, the Nintendo Download for 4/17/25 doesn&#8217;t have a new featured title. The good news is, there&#8217;s still plenty to check out! That includes new additions to the Nintendo Switch Online service, new tunes from the Nintendo Music app, another Creator&#8217;s Voice segment and even some sales. So let&#8217;s start by heading back to the past courtesy of the Sega Genesis. As someone that grew up without any Sega systems other than my Game Gear, it&#8217;s weird to see digital Sega Games on the Nintendo Switch Online service. But it&#8217;s also not unwelcome, since I missed out on a bunch of classic games. This week, the new additions&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/17/nintendo-download-for-4-17-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Gets Extra Fiery With 2nd Character</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Double the Ninja, Double the Fun! &#160; I truly didn&#8217;t think I could be any more excited about NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound after the initial reveal. But honestly, I should have known better. Now this collaboration between Koei Tecmo, Dotemu and The Game Kitchen is easily shaping up to be one of the best releases this Summer. The reason I&#8217;m so excited today is that we&#8217;re not just getting one ninja protagonist in Ragebound, we&#8217;re getting a twofer. Besides the noble Kenji Mozu, we&#8217;re also getting Kumori of the villainous Black Spider Clan! Even more shocking, though, is that her spirit and Kenji&#8217;s get fused into one form through the advent of a technique called Ninja Fusion. Here&#8217;s some more juicy details about the game coming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/16/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-gets-extra-fiery-with-2nd-character/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>ATLUS Shares Exciting RAIDOU Remastered Details</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Demonic Smorgasbord &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of the demonic mayhem of ATLUS&#8217; RPGs, you&#8217;re in luck today. They announced a bunch of exciting details for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, which is coming to Steam, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox Series X&#124;S and eventually Switch 2. But for those impatient, you&#8217;ll be able to pick it up on most consoles starting on June 19th. Some of the main movers and shakers in the game&#8217;s world include Kenzo Satake, yakuza captain of the Kanto Haguro Family; Army deserter Sadakichi; young Kiyoshi Daidouji, who runs his family&#8217;s Daidouji Textiles; a dangerous group called Hell&#8217;s Pawns and a menacing figure that only goes by Red Cape. If you&#8217;re in the game for demons, you&#8217;re also&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/atlus-shares-exciting-raidou-remastered-details/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Blue Prince Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/blue-prince-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blue Prince Review: Redefining Progression I don’t like roguelikes very much. Well, except for Dead Cells. Or Slay the Spire. Oh, and Rogue Legacy 2 was fantastic. Don’t forget Hades; it’s one of my favorite games ever. Okay, maybe I can’t say I don’t like roguelikes in 2025, because I’ve loved a ton of games that fit into the genre. While I had serious issues with the genre when it first started gaining popularity, a frequent sense that I wasn’t making progress and that these games were wasting my time, that’s shifted as more and more games in the genre provide some sense of progression with every run. &#160; Your New Home &#160; Blue Prince might as well be &#8220;Progression: The Game,&#8221; but it’s easy&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/blue-prince-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Control the Battlefield on PC in Warside</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let Loose the Dogs of War &#160; Let me just start this by admitting I&#8217;m a huge fanboy of Advance Wars, as well as Wargroove. There&#8217;s just something really refreshing about that turn-based, tactical formula mixed with light story and engaging characters. So when I first saw news that something named Warside had just released on Steam, I was intrigued. But then I saw the style, which made me pause. Put simply, Warside looks a LOT like Advance Wars. And sure, they say &#8220;imitation is the sincerest form of flattery&#8221; and all. But this is very sincere. Another peculiarity? At one point, there was another game with the exact same name that is an MMO. And I promise this is the last thing, but the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/control-the-battlefield-on-pc-in-warside/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 Broadcast Announced For April 19th</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/wuthering-waves-version-2-3-broadcast-announced-for-april-19th/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 Preview Special Broadcast showcases new characters, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration, and more on April 19th Kuro Games today announced a Preview Special Broadcast on April 19th, offering a glimpse at the upcoming Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 update. The livestream, set to kick off at 19:00 (UTC+8), will celebrate the game&#8217;s one-year anniversary while showcasing the fee-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG&#8217;s new characters, showcase the reveal of a new collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and more. To watch the Preview Special Broadcast for Wuthering Waves Version 2.3, visit the game&#8217;s official YouTube channel. For a look at what&#8217;s in store in the 2.3 update, check out the Wuthering Waves Second Coming of Solaris Beta Test &#8211; First Anniversary trailer below: About Wuthering Waves: Wuthering&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/wuthering-waves-version-2-3-broadcast-announced-for-april-19th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Protect Your Haunted House This May in Deck of Haunts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interlopers Beware! &#160; As HPP&#8217;s resident rogue-like and deckbuilder fanatic, I have exciting news for my fellow aficionados. DANGEN Entertainment and developer Mantis Games have just announced haunted house adventure Deck of Haunts is coming to PC on May 7th! Fret not if you prefer consoles, since the game is coming to Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S later this year. If you need a refresher what the game is all about, just check this out: Deck of Haunts is a sinister deckbuilding roguelike where players take on the role of a malevolent haunted house. In this eerie title, players build their mansion, lure unsuspecting humans into it, and terrify them into madness, or kill them, using a variety of haunting cards. After refining its&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/protect-your-haunted-house-this-may-in-deck-of-haunts/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ambitious Tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain Arrives On Kickstarter This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prelude Dark Pain arrives on Kickstarter later this month, features soundtrack courtesy of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles composer Kumi Tanioka &#160; Spanish indie studio Quickfire Games announced today that their upcoming dark fantasy tactical role-playing game, Prelude Dark Pain, will arrive on Kickstarter on April 29, 2025. Slated to arrive on Steam Early Access in 2026, Dark, Prelude Dark Pain is a non-linear, open-world tactical RPG featuring hand-crafted characters and battlefields. The game puts players in control of a unit led by Soren, who will lead his crew against evil forces plotting to destroy all humanity. This ambitious adventure features a soundtrack courtesy of legendary composer Kumi Tanioka (Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, Minecraft), over twenty playable heroes who can be evolved by growing your army&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/ambitious-tactical-rpg-prelude-dark-pain-arrives-on-kickstarter-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Capcom Digs A Bit Deeper With Capcom Fighting Collection 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Less Obvious Candidates In recent years, Capcom has taken their legacy seriously and re-released a wide variety of their best games ever. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is just the latest in a long line of these games, bringing eight more of the developer’s classic brawlers to modern systems. This time around they’ve focused mostly on more obscure franchises that don’t necessarily have the number of titles you’d need to give them their own collection. Many of these games mattered to me a great deal during a very specific time in my life and I’m glad to say they feel great here. Power Stone 2 is, for my money, one of the best games of its era. A non-traditional fighting game, the Power Stone series&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/15/capcom-digs-a-bit-deeper-with-capcom-fighting-collection-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore a Scenic, Devastated World in HYKE: Northern Light(s)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What a Witchy World &#160; If you read the title and wondered why it&#8217;s spelled HYKE and not HIKE, fret not, there&#8217;s a reason. It&#8217;s because HYKE is the name of the witchy main character in HYKE: Northern Light(s). It&#8217;s a tale of a ruined world and a young witch&#8217;s search for her missing mother. And if that wasn&#8217;t enough, there&#8217;s also camping, cooking, combat and multiple playable characters in this adventure from BLAST EDGE GAMES, Akatsuki Games and Aniplex. Here&#8217;s a few details about the game coming to PC, Switch and PS5 this Summer: A world devastated by the war between humans and witches. Hyke, a young, white-haired girl, travels across the world, searching for her long-lost mother. Eventually, she enters an unexplored land&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/14/explore-a-scenic-devastated-world-in-hyke-northern-lights/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devolver &#038; DeadToast Arrest the Devil in Shotgun Cop Man</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fury Is Headed to Hell &#160; While it&#8217;s fair to say I love much of Devolver Digital&#8217;s eclectic roster of games, one that sticks with me to this day is My Friend Pedro. Developed by DeadToast Entertainment, it was a truly insane, kinetic action platformer full of fun and psychotic flair. And now, Devolver is teaming up with that developer once more to bring us something called Shotgun Cop Man. What is Shotgun Cop Man, you ask? Only a hero determined to break into hell to arrest the devil! Here&#8217;s some sweet details: Enjoy red-hot, fast-paced precision platforming, using your weapons to both slay demons and traverse the environment. Your guns will let you jump, launch and propel yourself through chaotic trap-laden levels, smiting evil&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/14/devolver-deadtoast-arrest-the-devil-in-shotgun-cop-man/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review: Modern Day Classic Shines Brightest on Sony Hardware &#160; &#160; It&#8217;s no secret by now that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an excellent video game. Beloved by critics, players, and Indy fans alike, it may not have delivered the non-stop action that Machine Games has become known for, but it nigh on perfectly captured the spirit of the original trilogy of movies through a globe-trotting adventure that placed exploration and puzzle-solving at the forefront of several beautifully realized locations. With that in mind, you probably already know the direction in which this review is headed. Nevertheless, we figured that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle getting its PS5 release, complete with additional enhancement for those playing on PS5&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/14/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>LUNAR Remastered Collection (PS4)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[LUNAR Remastered Collection: Great Games, Adequate Collection I fell in love with LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete when it was released on the PlayStation in 1999. How could I not? Working Designs released these games in giant collector boxes with all kinds of cool extras. Hand puppets, cloth maps, leather-bound manuals, soundtrack CDs- these games stood out on a shelf. That makes it feel kind of strange that the LUNAR Remastered Collection is a pretty bare-bones collection. No major extras are included, either in the game or outside of it. Sorry, no puppets this time. Thankfully for those who want to play these games, the extras were always just a way to get people to try these slightly old school-looking RPGs. A lot of games&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/14/lunar-remastered-collection-ps4/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Discounts Abound in the April Indie.io Steam Publisher Sale</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Some Savings This Month! &#160; If you read our weekly Nintendo Download, you might have noticed we were a bit sad that there wasn&#8217;t any big sale promotion this week. It sounds as though the game gods were listening, because today indie.io just unleashed savings on us all via their Steam publisher sale! This lasts from today until April 25th, and offers up to 90% off a huge roster of games. Not enough? They also just launched several new games, including Traveler&#8217;s Refrain, Shell Runner and The Bunker. While you&#8217;re more than welcome to browse all the discounts yourself, you can find our list of the best options below. Anuchard 85% off for $2.24 Arto 69% off for $4.77 Burst Fighter 68% off for&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/11/discounts-abound-in-the-april-indie-io-steam-publisher-sale/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a Tribute to Water Levels in Piano Realms: Azure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deep Blue Tunes &#160; Despite my PTSD from water levels in the Legend of Zelda series, there&#8217;s a lot of iconic games that have featured fun examples. And today, artists David Peacock and Augustine Mayuga Gonzales have released a tribute to water levels called Piano Realms: Azure. Here&#8217;s some noteworthy details about the album: Peacock is a renowned arranger known for numerous piano albums and sheet music collections dedicated to Hollow Knight, UNDERTALE, and more. Joining Peacock is recurring performer, Augustine Mayuga Gonzales, who brings the reflective arrangements to life. While the opening piece, &#8220;Caustics,&#8221; is an original composed by Peacock, the remaining 11 tracks celebrate music from fan-favorites such as Donkey Kong Country, FINAL FANTASY VII, Super Mario 64, and The Legend of Zelda:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/11/enjoy-a-tribute-to-water-levels-in-piano-realms-azure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Playdate Update Showcase Will Share Season 2 Details and More</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Season 2 Is Coming! &#160; It seems the gods are committed to my Thursdays being super busy forever. While you may read my weekly Nintendo Download (thanks, if so), next Thursday we have some additional excitement courtesy of Panic. They have another Playdate Update Showcase coming on 4/17 at 10AM PT. And it&#8217;s going to have details about Playdate Season 2! Here&#8217;s some particulars about the upcoming Playdate Update Showcase: This is going to be a big one &#8211; Playdate Season 2 is coming, and Panic has details to share as the presentation will reveal the roster of developers creating games for Season Two, pre-order information, Season Two price, and the release date for the first week of Season Two games. This showcase will air&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/11/playdate-update-showcase-will-share-season-2-details-and-more/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return To Spirit Hunter: Death Mark in Kaerazu&#8217;s Amusement Park</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Return to the Ferris Wheel of Horror &#160; I wasn&#8217;t always a gamer that enjoyed horror. In fact, I&#8217;m still quite easily spooked out. But one game I credit with giving me the ability to push past my terror to enjoy the overall story was Spirit Hunter: Death Mark. Not because it wasn&#8217;t scary, mind you. Just because it gave players enough agency to have a chance to survive the adventure in one piece. Which brings us to exciting and admittedly surprising news from Aksys Games. There&#8217;s a new DLC chapter now available for the original Spirit Hunter: Death Mark called Kaerazu&#8217;s Amusement Park. Though not the first time DLC has hit the game, it&#8217;s been a few years since the last time. As to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/11/return-to-spirit-hunter-death-mark-in-kaerazus-amusement-park/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Strictly Limited Games Aims To Harvest Fans&#8217; Nostalgia With Farming Simulator: 16-Bit Edition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Francis DiPersio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Farming Simulator is getting a 16-bit Demake courtesy of GIANTS Software and Strictly Limited Games, Now Available To Pre-Order &#160; Sega may have stopped developing games for the Genesis hardware nearly 30 years ago, but we&#8217;ve seen time and time again that the 16-bit powerhouse is still fertile ground for new experiences, thanks to talented indie studios and a thriving homebrew community. Today Strictly Limited Games revealed Farming Simulator 16-Bit Edition will be coming to the platform. Now available to pre-order, this limited edition release is being developed in a collaboration with GIANTS Software and was inspired by the Cartridge-style Collectors Edition of Farming Simulator 2025, which released last November and was a hit with fans. Farming Simulator 16-Bit Edition will be released in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/11/strictly-limited-games-aims-to-harvest-fans-nostalgia-with-farming-simulator-16-bit-edition/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go Through the Portal with Moonlighter 2 This Summer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Endless Mysteries Await! &#160; As HPP&#8217;s resident rogue-like addict, I&#8217;m happy to share news today from the Triple-i Initiative showcase. 11bit Studios and Digital Sun revealed that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S this Summer! While of course I&#8217;m bummed not to include Switch or Switch 2 on that list, this sequel is still shaping up nicely. Here&#8217;s a few details about the sequel: Step into the dual life of Wil—a shopkeeper-turned-hero—as he balances dangerous expeditions alongside the hustle of keeping his business thriving in a reality where fortune favors those bold enough to venture beyond the boundaries of what they know. As you venture into the unknown, you&#8217;ll clash with fearsome foes and gather precious loot&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/go-through-the-portal-with-moonlighter-2-this-summer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Race the Flames to Save Lives in Into the Fire</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smoldering Inferno &#160; One profession I have a tremendous amount of respect for are Fire Fighters. People who put on suits, and then race into infernos to save as many lives as they possibly can. While I can&#8217;t say what motivates them to nobly risk their lives, I do know our world would be lesser without them, especially as climate change wreaks increasing havoc on our planet. Which brings us to Into the Fire, formally known as Dante&#8217;s Ring. This disaster survival extraction adventure has you racing into Dante&#8217;s Archipelago to save as many lives as possibly while racing against the burning clock. Better yet, it&#8217;s by the same team that brought us The Invincible! Here&#8217;s a few key details about Into the Fire: Combining&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/race-the-flames-to-save-lives-in-into-the-fire/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/10/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fresh-Baked Delicacies &#160; Well folks, you know what day of the week it is. So it&#8217;s time for another Nintendo Download! The Nintendo Download for 4/10/25 is a bit different. There&#8217;s a bunch of promotions and events, not much in the way of featured titles, nor are there any new sales this week. Thankfully there&#8217;s still plenty of digital offerings to round things out. Let&#8217;s begin with a spacefaring new quest. &#160; I Blame Back to the Future &#160; While I&#8217;m not 100% sure that the very first fictional story to involve hoverboards was Back to the Future, I&#8217;m pretty sure it&#8217;s one of the first. And though that series is long in the dustbin, that obsession with hoverboards remains. So much so that we&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/nintendo-download-for-4-10-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore the Unknown with SRG and Planet of Lana</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Whole New World &#160; I&#8217;ll admit it&#8217;s been a while since I last thought of Planet of Lana, a charming puzzle platformer about a dynamic duo published by Thunderful. I had the chance to demo it at PAX West a while back, and found it pretty engaging. Now, though, we all have reason to remember it thanks to Super Rare Games. They&#8217;re working to bring Planet of Lana physically to Switch and PS5 as both Standard and Deluxe Editions on April 17th! Here&#8217;s a few more detail about Planet of Lana: A planet that used to be a place of undisturbed balance between human, animal, and nature has now become something else entirely. The disharmony that had been in the making for hundreds of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/explore-the-unknown-with-srg-and-planet-of-lana/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Talos Principle: Reawakened Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Talos Principle: Reawakened Review: A Refreshing Thought It&#8217;s been over ten years since The Talos Principle was initially released in December 2014. It has spoken volumes not just for 3D puzzle games but for the thought-provoking topic of philosophy. What better way to celebrate so many years of logic and thinking than with a wonderfully spruced-up remaster? Croteam&#8217;s first dip into puzzle games is set to get the graphical overhaul it needs to stand as beautifully as its statements, and it even comes loaded with challenging new puzzles and tweaks to well-traveled tools. Human After All The Talos Principle Reawakened starts up as something simple. You are a robot being instructed by a big voice in the sky to get to solving some puzzles&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/the-talos-principle-reawakened-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spray Paint Simulator Comes to PlayStation Consoles This May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paint My Ride! &#160; It&#8217;s been a hot minute since we last covered Spray Paint Simulator, from developer North Star Video Games and publisher Whitethorn Games. But we come bearing exciting news today. The free-expression art simulator is coming to PlayStation consoles (PS4 and PS5) this May! If you need a quick recap what to expect from Spray Paint Simulator, just check this out: The town of Spatterville is in dire need of a makeover, and they need you to help them! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing and totally satisfying painting simulator that invites you to start your own painting business, starting from the ground up! Embark on a whimsical adventure in Story Mode as you meet with an eccentric group of clients, each&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/10/spray-paint-simulator-comes-to-playstation-consoles-this-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Tactical This Year with Kingdomino Digital Edition</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/09/get-tactical-this-year-with-kingdomino-digital-edition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Falling Into Place &#160; One thing I don&#8217;t play nearly enough of are physical boardgames. They&#8217;re a ton of fun, but they generally require being in the same place with a group of friends, which can be challenging. But you know what&#8217;s a lot less challenging? Playing with a group of friends online! Which is why the announcement of Kingdomino Digital Edition is so potentially exciting. Developed by Bruno Cathala and published by Blue Orange Games, Kingdomino is a deceptively simple board game that&#8217;s capable of playing in short bursts that&#8217;s coming to PC in Q4 2025. Here&#8217;s a taste of what the game offers: In Kingdomino, players build their kingdoms one domino at a time, strategically placing terrain tiles to create matching landscapes of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/09/get-tactical-this-year-with-kingdomino-digital-edition/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Shadow of the Orient Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/08/shadow-of-the-orient-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shadow of the Orient Review: Kung Fu to the Rescue? &#160; One of the things I miss most from the 3DS era was the huge slate of relatively inexpensive digital adventures. Granted, there&#8217;s still some in the Switch era, but on average there&#8217;s a lot more games that are priced as high as if they were physical copies. And as someone that&#8217;s drawn to a huge variety of titles, I appreciate what savings I can find. This mindset is part of what first drew me to Shadow of the Orient. Developed by Spacelab Games and published by Dolores Entertainment, it&#8217;s the tale of a hero named Xiaolang. The children of his village are kidnapped by supernatural forces, and only he&#8217;s capable of saving the day.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/08/shadow-of-the-orient-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Eastasiasoft Reveals Upcoming Titles in Spring 2025 Showcase</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/07/eastasiasoft-reveals-upcoming-titles-in-spring-2025-showcase/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring Into Gaming! &#160; One thing we all need these days are positive distractions. So I&#8217;m happy to share a huge slate of upcoming games courtesy of the Eastasiasoft Spring 2025 Showcase. There&#8217;s a ton to share, with 22 different titles included. These range from Shmups to platformers, racing adventures, VNs, puzzle games and much more. Like usual, we&#8217;ll list them alphabetically, though we&#8217;ll do so by relative release window for your convenience. So buckle up, and get ready for a heaping helping of games! And stay tuned at the very end for the entire Eastasiasoft Spring 2025 Showcase presentation. For stuff to check out sooner than later, you can check out Dagger Froggy (SW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XSX) right now, and the fantastic looking Okko the Exiled (PC&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/07/eastasiasoft-reveals-upcoming-titles-in-spring-2025-showcase/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pacific Drive Takes The Long Way Home With Endless Expeditions</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/06/pacific-drive-takes-the-long-way-home-with-endless-expeditions/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Hell Of A Detour Many a roguelike has come in like storms the last few years, but few of them quite stuck out like Pacific Drive, to the point that it&#8217;s hard even to draw up what to compare this game to. A full year&#8217;s passed since release, and this spooky switchback into the depths of the New Weird still stands as one of the most unique roguelikes I&#8217;ve played in a long while, being what&#8217;s essentially a point-to-point vehicular survival game where the enemies and road hazards feel ripped out of the SCP&#8217;s databases. After a stellar first night out in the forest and a glowing set of review scores, Ironwoods Studios aims to gas up and go for the long haul in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/06/pacific-drive-takes-the-long-way-home-with-endless-expeditions/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/04/gal-guardians-servants-of-the-dark-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark Review: Symphony of Sadness &#160; There were a lot of reasons that I was truly looking forward to reviewing Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark. For one thing, I&#8217;m generally a pretty big fan of the work of Inti Creates. For another, I had enjoyed the first game, Demon Purge, and was hopeful that the sequel being a &#8220;full Metroidvania&#8221; would mean I enjoyed it even more. And just on the surface, it appeared to satisfy all my expectations. Then, I got deeper into the game and discovered that it simply wasn&#8217;t what I was looking for. Despite a beautiful aesthetic, fun plot, and quirky characters, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark was an incredibly frustrating game that repeatedly&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/04/gal-guardians-servants-of-the-dark-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go Rogue-like with Creature Collector Deckbuilder Montabi</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/go-rogue-like-with-creature-collector-deckbuilder-montabi/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Be the Very Best! &#160; One of the things that I feel every fan of the creature collector genre wants most is an endless experience with their cadre of creatures. Sure, we can (and should) blame Pokémon for this compulsion, but that&#8217;s never been a rogue-like experience. So when I see a new contender that aims to capture that colorful energy and mix it with a deckbuilder, I&#8217;m intrigued. That game is called Montabi. Developed by Indonesian developer Mankibo and set to be published by Akupara Games, this is a game that has the potential to be something really special, assuming it can nail the fundamentals. For those of you that want to know more, here&#8217;s what Montabi is all about: On a quest to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/go-rogue-like-with-creature-collector-deckbuilder-montabi/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 4/3/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/nintendo-direct-for-4-3-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Double the Direct, Double the Fun! &#160; It&#8217;s always crazy writing up a Nintendo Download after one Direct. But two? That&#8217;s madness! Which is probably why the Nintendo Download for 4/3/25 is so packed with good stuff. Not only are there several featured titles, there&#8217;s some sexy pre-orders, Nintendo Music, Nintendo Today, savings and much more. But let&#8217;s start with an incredibly challenging JRPG. &#160; Frontier of Pain &#160; After playing through the original SaGa Frontier back on the PS1 and getting my butt handed to me, imagine my surprise to see a sequel had been released on the Switch eShop! Admittedly a fancier, remastered one, but the point is the same. Like most games in the series, in SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, you&#8217;ll play&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/nintendo-direct-for-4-3-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cook Up Delectable Deckbuilder Fun in Hungry Horrors</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/cook-up-delectable-deckbuilder-fun-in-hungry-horrors/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cook or Be Cooked! &#160; As someone always on the hunt for a hot, new deckbuilder, I&#8217;m really excited to share news today about one called Hungry Horrors. Developed by Clumsy Bear Studio, it&#8217;s a rogue-lite deckbuilder where you use cards to make meals in order to satiate horrifying monsters from British and Irish folklore. And it&#8217;s coming first to PC (Steam, Itch, GOG), and later to PS5, Switch, Xbox and mobile! Here&#8217;s some delicious details about Hungry Horrors: The first Hungry Horrors Steam demo is fresh out of the oven! This early taste includes two handcrafted biomes, six distinctive horrors to feed, two boss fights, four NPCs, and a variety of dishes to whip up. Explore non-combat rooms like the Nook, the Trove, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/cook-up-delectable-deckbuilder-fun-in-hungry-horrors/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MythWalker Forges Ahead with New Quests</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adventure Is Calling &#160; If you&#8217;re the sort of gamer that&#8217;s always on the lookout for a new adventure, you&#8217;re in luck today thanks to NantGames. They announced that MythWalker, their geolocation based fantasy RPG, just got a bunch of new content. Mostly in the form of 20 new story quests. There&#8217;s also some new accessibility features which include tap-to-move on the map, or creating portals for easier travel. Here&#8217;s a few more details about the new content in MythWalker: Completing quests will yield XP and rewards to further allow heroes to strengthen their gear and magical abilities. The main story quest explores the origins and the motivations of the Drakates, a mysterious but formidable foe found throughout Mytherra. These lizard-like creatures have developed into&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/03/mythwalker-forges-ahead-with-new-quests/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Return to Bullet Hell in Enter the Gungeon 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Gungeon Beckons Once More&#8230; &#160; There were a lot of great reveals and surprises during today&#8217;s Switch 2 Direct. And sure, many of the best ones were from existing Nintendo franchises like Donkey Kong and Mario Kart. But there were also a couple that were third party sequels that totally grabbed my attention. One was Hades 2 coming to Switch 2. And the other was the announcement of Enter the Gungeon 2! We got a teaser courtesy of Dodge Roll&#8217;s own Dave Crooks, and it showcased the flashy new style of Enter the Gungeon 2. While I love me some pixels, this new 3D visual hook is quite attractive. Here&#8217;s a few early details about Enter the Gungeon 2, which is slated to release&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/return-to-bullet-hell-in-enter-the-gungeon-2/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Comes to Switch 2 in 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tarnishing Its Way to a New Console &#160; I&#8217;ll just admit I&#8217;m not a huge FromSoftware fanboy, despite the visual pedigree of the team. But that&#8217;s also because it&#8217;s a bit more rare to find a FromSoftware title on a Nintendo console. Not after today&#8217;s Switch 2 Direct, however. There they announced that Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2025. This epic fantasy from the minds of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin looks to bring epic action and staggering scale to the new console. Here&#8217;s some highlights from the game: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is an all-in-one version that includes the base game ELDEN RING as well as the major downloadable content ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE. The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-comes-to-switch-2-in-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cloud is Coming to Switch 2 in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Renowned Saga Is Making the Switch &#160; For the last several years, whenever I&#8217;ve seen the enthusiasm for the Final Fantasy VII Remake games, I&#8217;ve had mixed feelings. On the one hand, they all look incredible. But on the other, I knew I would never be able play them on my Nintendo Switch. Fast forward a few years, though, and now I&#8217;m very happy that I&#8217;ll be able to on the new Nintendo Switch 2! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was revealed as coming to the system, something I honestly never expected. Here&#8217;s a few key details from Square Enix about the adventure: In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, players follow the story of ex-SOLDIER operative turned mercenary, Cloud Strife, as he lends his&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/cloud-is-coming-to-switch-2-in-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for Switch 2 in 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highly Anticipated Sequel Reemerges Nintendo provided fans with a long-awaited update on Hollow Knight: Silksong during its Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025, confirming a release window of 2025 on the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2. Originally announced in 2019, Silksong is the sequel to Team Cherry’s critically acclaimed indie Metroidvania hit, Hollow Knight, known for its detailed hand-drawn art and challenging gameplay. Despite its strong following, the game had seen few official updates since its initial reveal, leading fans into years of speculation and anticipation about its status. The brief teaser during the Direct did not include specific gameplay details or an exact release date, but marked the first significant news about the game&#8217;s development in years. The short appearance placed Silksong alongside&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/hollow-knight-silksong-confirmed-for-switch-2-in-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Next-Gen Console Revealed in Nintendo Direct Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 during today&#8217;s Nintendo Direct presentation, confirming a release date of June 5, 2025, and a retail price of $449.99. Building significantly on the original Switch, the new console introduces powerful hardware upgrades, enhanced connectivity, and expanded social gaming features. The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a larger 7.9-inch LCD screen displaying full 1080p resolution, offering clearer visuals and improved graphics performance thanks to a faster CPU and GPU. The system also delivers spatial 3D audio and comes with 256 GB of internal storage, expandable via faster microSD Express cards. Additionally, Nintendo emphasized accessibility improvements, including adjustable font sizes, a built-in screen reader, and speech-to-text functionality to enhance the gaming experience for all users.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-at-449-99/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>WayForward&#8217;s Kebako is Back in Cat Girl Without Justice!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On the Wrong Side of the Paw &#160; I&#8217;m just gonna start by saying that I&#8217;m not big on pranks, which is the main reason I didn&#8217;t write up this news on April Fools. I didn&#8217;t want any confusion that this crazy game, called Cat Girl Without Justice!, is indeed now available courtesy of the good folks at WayForward. Better yet, it&#8217;s a sequel of sorts to Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse Bouche, which I last played back in 2020. While that original game was a parody-infused Shmup, this adventure is a crazed visual novel that&#8217;s absolutely free to play. But maybe you need more details? Then please keep reading! Everybody&#8217;s favorite cat-eared bounty hunter is back! Kebako, the intergalactic freelance peacekeeping agent and titular&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/02/wayforwards-kebako-is-back-in-cat-girl-without-justice/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Train 2 Rolls Into Stations This May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Aboard the Pain Train! &#160; Not too long ago, we all had a brief chance to demo the upcoming deckbuilder Monster Train 2 on Steam. Perhaps you&#8217;ve been busy, perhaps you just missed it, but you&#8217;re in luck either way. Because Devolver Digital has announced that the sequel is rolling onto PC and consoles this May 21st! Specifically, it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S. As for what Monster Train 2 is all about, here&#8217;s a quick recap: Today’s Monster Train 2 release date trailer looks to the terrifying arrival of the Titans, an impossibly powerful force fixated on destroying this world. Only by combining the power of Heaven and Hell’s eternal nemeses will you stand to survive the Titan’s onslaught&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/01/monster-train-2-rolls-into-stations-this-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience a New Rogue Deckbuilder in Lost for Swords</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Type of Rogue-lite &#160; Sometimes, the first serious step is admitting one has a problem. So here goes &#8211; my name is Josh and I&#8217;m a rogue deckbuilder addict. While that doesn&#8217;t necessarily fix my compulsion, I do try my best to find compelling and unique examples of the genre instead of picking up every title I discover. And I might have just done so with a new contender called Lost for Swords. Developed by MaxBytes and set to be published by Astrolabe Games, it&#8217;s a very weird and fun looking deckbuilder. It&#8217;s slated to release on April 15th, though if you&#8217;re eager, starting today there&#8217;s a free Steam demo available. What helps set the game apart is the way you actually play&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/04/01/experience-a-new-rogue-deckbuilder-in-lost-for-swords/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate Japan With Mineko&#8217;s Night Market OST</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Japan With Love &#160; I may occasionally sound like a crazy cat person, but I&#8217;m hardly the only one here at HPP. That&#8217;s why a while back our site reviewed a game called Mineko&#8217;s Night Market. And though it didn&#8217;t garner a perfect score, it was clear it charmed the person that wrote it up. Which is why we&#8217;re writing today about the release of the Mineko&#8217;s Night Market OST courtesy of the good folks at Scarlet Moon! Here&#8217;s a few key details about this soundtrack: Scarlet Moon is pleased to present the original soundtrack to Mineko&#8217;s Night Market, a game celebrating Japanese culture while introducing a heartwarming story about friendship, tradition, and many, many cats. The score is composed by Daniel Simmons with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/31/celebrate-japan-with-minekos-night-market-ost/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Honkai Star Rail&#8217;s 3.2 Patch Is Packed With Rewards For 2nd Anniversary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A 2nd Anniversary With Killer Rewards Greetings Trailblazers! Honkai: Star Rail&#8217;s 3.2 Livestream has wrapped up, detailing the next big plot beat for Amphoreus, as well as two very sought-after 5-Stars. The search for Thanatos ramps up with the next Trailblaze Mission Chapter, Through the Petals in the Land of Repose, with many rewards to look forward to as we close in on Honkai: Star Rail&#8217;s 2nd anniversary! First and foremost, here are the codes from the livestream: &#160; JS3MKMVNEL63 LT25JMU7F477 CA353MC6WMQB &#160; After the absolute madness of 3.1, you&#8217;d think there&#8217;d be some downtime before searching for the next Coreflame, but nope. The next chapter of the story will be the search for Thanatos, a Titan that hasn&#8217;t even been seen by other Titans,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/31/honkai-star-rails-3-2-patch-is-packed-with-rewards-for-2nd-anniversary/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Man&#8217;s Sky&#8217;s Relics Update Brings Sci-Fi Palaeontology Action</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ain&#8217;t No Bones About It Riding hot off the tail of the utterly massive Worlds Part 2 update, you&#8217;d think there&#8217;d be more time between an update considering the behemoth Hello Games just launched for No Man&#8217;s Sky. Yet, here we are, looking at yet another in-depth and satisfyingly chunky update, bringing the fun of museums to a galaxy near you! Palaeontology is the name of the game for this update, with the entire fossil system in general getting a massive overhaul to feature hundreds of unique bones. There are no right or wrong answers either; you can sketch up your own skeleton to put together with bones from your collection. Don&#8217;t worry if luck isn&#8217;t with you during your hunt, as there&#8217;s the option&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/31/no-mans-skys-relics-update-brings-sci-fi-palaeontology-action/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Commodore 64 Goes Modern in Cosmi: Forbidden Forests</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Commodore to the Future &#160; As a fan of video game preservation, today we have very exciting news to share courtesy of Ziggurat Interactive. They&#8217;re working to bring the Commodore 64 to the future on PC, Switch and PS5 in a game called Cosmi: Forbidden Forests. It&#8217;s coming on May 27th of this year, and there&#8217;s going to be 10 games included in the collection, including Chomp!, Caverns of Khafka and Delta Man. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Cosmi: Forbidden Forests: Headlining the collection is a remastered version of Forbidden Forest, which not only includes all-new graphics and audio, but also offers an optional bardcore visual toggle allowing you to get medieval with it. Armed with a bow and a limited quantity of arrows,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/31/commodore-64-goes-modern-in-cosmi-forbidden-forests/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories &#038; the Envisioned Land Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories &#38; the Envisioned Land PS5 Review: A Worthy Leap of Faith The Atelier series has been a long-running franchise of niche games that have catered to a specific audience. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories &#38; the Envisioned Land is the latest JRPG from developer Gust, and the newest mainline entry in the Atelier series. Is it just me, or are game names getting longer and longer? This 26th entry presents a captivating narrative that diverges from the typical lighthearted tone of the Atelier series, embracing a darker and more serious atmosphere. Instead of Ryza, Yumia is the compelling protagonist this time, who has to navigate a world where alchemy is feared and shunned.  A Different Atelier Story The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/25/atelier-yumia-the-alchemist-of-memories-the-envisioned-land-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Expelled! Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/25/expelled-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Expelled! Review: Going Overboard Back in 2021, I reviewed Overboard, a fascinating mystery game that reversed the usual order of how similar games work. Instead of playing as the detective trying to solve a crime, you played the criminal trying to get away with what she did. While it was a relatively short game, it’s stuck with me due to the interesting way it approaches its story and format. It seems it’s stuck with the development team at Inkle as well. They’ve now released Expelled, whose marketing labels it “An Overboard Game.” I guess that’s as true as anything. While the story isn’t directly connected to its predecessor, the structure is quite similar. After developing such a successful formula, it seems Inkle wanted to get&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/25/expelled-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wanderstop Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/25/wanderstop-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wanderstop Review: Stop and Smell the Roses &#160; Burnout is a real problem that I don&#8217;t think we talk enough about. We live in a perpetually online world, are constantly connected to the hustle and bustle of real life, and far too often put our careers above our own mental well-being. Wanderstop, developed by Ivy Road and published by Annapurna, looks to shine a spotlight on this huge problem. As someone who has frequently suffered from the issues that Wanderstop looks to tackle, I was incredibly intrigued to see what this new cozy game had to offer. I&#8217;m delighted to confirm that Wanderstop manages to tackle its subject matter in a way that feels relatable, even if its actual gameplay mechanics sometimes feel a little at odds with the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/25/wanderstop-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The First Berserker: Khazan (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The First Berserker: Khazan Review: A Brutal, Bloody Ballet &#160; It always happens. Just as I think I have escaped the enticing clutches of the Soulslike genre, having been burned out by whatever the latest entry into the genre is, ultimately, something comes along that piques my interest again, and I find myself with a new obsession. That latest obsession is The First Berserker: Khazan, developed by Neopeople and published by Nexon, and while it can be broken down into various components that on their own are admittedly derivative, it all comes together to create a delightfully difficult package that is one of the better examples of the genre not to have been delivered by From Software. &#160; A Tale Of Treason &#160; Going into&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/24/the-first-berserker-khazan-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] Review: The Past is Back &#8211; With a Vengeance! &#160; Hubris is a funny thing. As a much younger gamer, I remember my hushed reverence about how hard Japanese games were. Fast forward a couple of decades later, and I got the chance to review something that was originally a Japan-exclusive title called Rendering Ranger: R². How hard could it be? After all, I&#8217;ve been gaming for most of my life, so I must have reached the point where those once-terrifying adventures were much more manageable, right? Wrong. After playing through Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind], an adventure from Manfred Trenz (Turrican) and Rainbow Arts brought to the future by Ziggurat and Limited Run Games, I quickly realized young me was right.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/24/rendering-ranger-r%c2%b2-rewind-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Eisner-Nominated Comic I Hate This Place Is Becoming a Game</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Survival Horror With a Fresh Look &#160; As a dedicated fan of indies, I feel I do a reasonable job of staying abreast of the up and coming videogames in that sphere. That said, I do a much worse job when it comes to comic books. Not for a lack of interest, I just feel there&#8217;s a ton out there that completely escape my radar until I discover them in a secondhand shop. Today, that comic is something called I Hate This Place by writer Kyle Starks and artist Artyom Topilin. A book with an art style that immediately appeals to me now that I know this Eisner-nominated story is becoming a videogame in Q4 2025. Best of all, this stylish adventure is coming to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/21/eisner-nominated-comic-i-hate-this-place-is-becoming-a-game/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Devolver Opens a World of Horror Today in Look Outside</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s That Out There? &#160; I know we&#8217;re not supposed to play favorites. But I&#8217;ll be damned if Devolver Digital isn&#8217;t one of the best, most prolific and risk-taking indie publishers out there, which I highly respect. Today, they&#8217;re up to their usual mischief and have teamed up with indie developer Francis Coulombe to bring a startling and breathtaking new pixelated horror adventure to Steam. It&#8217;s called Look Outside, and it&#8217;s available right now! What&#8217;s that? You need more info? Okay, then check this out: Something strange is happening outside. The TV says it will be safe to leave your home in 15 days… Can you survive that long? There’s just one problem; Anyone who looks out to see what’s going on becomes something else.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/21/devolver-opens-a-world-of-horror-today-in-look-outside/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atomfall Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Atomfall Review: Mixing Things Up Doing something truly different is admirable. If you go back fifteen or twenty years, there were a lot of games that used wildly unique game structures. Revisit some of the less famous games on long-dead systems, and you’ll find games that will feel completely unlike what modern players are used to. They feel downright wrong at times. That’s less true when you revisit the classics of those systems, though, and there’s a reason for that. Games that succeed become the model that other games follow. Over time, a pattern emerges, and design narrows, with the so-called best way to do things established and accepted. It leads to less truly terrible games that try something that doesn’t remotely work. But it&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/21/atomfall-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Highland Song Skips to Super Rare Games Next Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Skipping Physically Through Scotland &#160; A little while back, I covered the news of A Highland Song coming to Nintendo Switch digitally. Today, thanks to the good folks at Super Rare Games, the game is going one step further, and getting a nifty physical edition! For those unfamiliar with the game, here&#8217;s a few helpful details: Moira McKinnon is running away. Adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven&#8217;s Vault and 80 Days. In the Highlands, every peak has a story to tell and every valley echoes with a song. Giants sleep, ghosts sing, crows carry messages, and eagles lift the dead. But the Highlands&#8217; crags are unforgiving and its summits are cold &#8211;&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/20/a-highland-song-skips-to-super-rare-games-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/20/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jetting Into the Skies &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s another Thursday, so that means it&#8217;s time for our weekly roundup courtesy of the Nintendo Download. The Nintendo Download for 3/20/25 has a pretty big name featured title, more pill-dropping Nintendo Music fun, a publisher sale and more to enjoy this week. Just as a quick reminder, I&#8217;ll be on a brief break the week of 3/27, so please check back with HPP in April for your next weekly supplement. Without further ado, let&#8217;s get to that promised featured game! &#160; X Marks the Spot &#160; As someone that once wrote for a site that was associated with bringing the original Xenoblade Chronicles game stateside, the entire series had a special significance for me. Even though I&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/20/nintendo-download-for-3-20-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Skate Story Ollies to PC and PS5 Later This Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Skate Past the Pain &#160; It&#8217;s hard to believe that the last time I covered news for Skate Story was three years ago. I remember being captivated by the unique style of the game when publisher Devolver Digital first shared it during a Direct. Now, we finally have a rough release window for the quirky supernatural tale. The game is coming to PC and PS5 later this year! Here&#8217;s some refreshers for what Skate Story is all about: Skate Story puts you at the helm of a demon made of glass and pain with one mission: Skate to the moon and swallow it and the Devil will set you free from his grasp. Carve through the ashen depths of the underworld, pulling off breathtaking tricks&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/19/skate-story-ollies-to-pc-and-ps5-later-this-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Become Part of the SMYRNACORP Team in Inhuman Resources</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part of the Family &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing we all need in this world, it&#8217;s being part of a team. No, check that. Part of a family. And SMYRNACORP has been kind enough to just make me a part of theirs! Besides the rather nifty badge, they also gifted me with instructions on how to best make myself productive and how nobody at SMYRNACORP every crosses the line. In fact, they even&#8230; Is everybody still there? I finally found a break in the officially mandated SMYRNACORP company broadcast to warn everybody. They&#8217;re all liars, and they&#8217;re dangerous. I&#8217;m not sure how long I can keep talking without risking retaliation&#8230; But don&#8217;t just take my word for it. Here&#8217;s some redacted information from Inhuman Resources:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/19/become-part-of-the-smyrnacorp-team-in-inhuman-resources/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/18/assassins-creed-shadows-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows PS5 Review: A Worthy Leap of Faith Codename Red is all we had to go off of for the next main installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. An AC game set in feudal Japan was nothing but a distant dream asked by fans of the franchise but Ubisoft Quebec has finally delivered. After being delayed twice, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally seeing the light of day, offering a refreshing departure from the series&#8217; traditional storytelling by focusing on dual protagonists. Usually, being delayed multiple times raises a big red flag over the game’s overall quality and direction, but I’d say the wait for this one was well worth it.  &#160; Welcome to Feudal Japan Thematically, Shadows delves into honor, political conflict, and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/18/assassins-creed-shadows-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Genshin Impact&#8217;s 5.5 Livestream Heats Up With New Volcanic Area Tease</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Flame And Lava Aplenty Greetings Travelers! The 5.5 patch livestream has finished up with a healthy collection of new content, with plenty of rewards to soak up and even a tasty tease of a hot new area of Natlan! So, let&#8217;s strike while the iron&#8217;s hot and get right to the goodies! First and foremost, here are the livestream codes: &#160; GI55 Teteocan GoGoVaresa0326 CoachIansan0326 &#160; Things are getting real spicy in Natlan as the final leg of the grand tour approaches. It&#8217;s been a long time coming, but we&#8217;re getting to visit the Collective of Plenty in their little corner of Natlan! Just in time for the local volcano to start acting up, too. The Great Volcano of Tollan has kinda been in the&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/16/genshin-impacts-5-5-livestream-heats-up-with-new-volcanic-area-tease/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rift of the NecroDancer Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rift of the NecroDancer Review: Brave New World &#160; Let me start this by professing that, despite being a huge fan of video game music and rhythm games, I&#8217;m not as proficient at them as I&#8217;d like. I can follow the rhythm fine, but when I get completely overwhelmed, the mistakes start piling up. Which is a big part of the reason that I have yet to immerse myself in the original Crypt of the NecroDancer, the universe in which Rift of the NecroDancer is set. Despite that, I&#8217;ve been eagerly following this adventure from Brace Yourself Games since I saw it being showcased at PAX West. Not only did this adventure appear less stressful, since it&#8217;s more akin to something like Guitar Hero than&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/16/rift-of-the-necrodancer-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pre-Register Today for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/14/pre-register-today-for-shadowverse-worlds-beyond/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A New Evolution in Digital Card Gaming &#160; It&#8217;s been a while since I last danced with cards in Shadowverse: Champion&#8217;s Battle. Hell, I didn&#8217;t even tackle the updated Legendary Edition, but I still spent enough time with the original version of that game to know I&#8217;m a fan of this style of digital card game. Now, Cygames has announced there&#8217;s a new challenger approaching on June 17th called Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond. The good news is, you can pre-register for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond right now on PC (Steam and Epic) and mobile. Here&#8217;s a few details about the upcoming adventure: To create more depth and excitement in battles, Worlds Beyond will be introducing a new form of evolution. Similar to evolution points, players will have&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/14/pre-register-today-for-shadowverse-worlds-beyond/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Suikoden I &#038; II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Review (PC)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Suikoden I &#38; II HD Remaster Review: Two Incredible RPGs In One Package Few video games matter more to me than Suikoden and Suikoden II. While it wasn’t my first RPG, or even one of my first, Suikoden was the RPG that made me fall in love with the genre, and to this day, I consider Suikoden II my favorite game. I can state right up front that replaying them has done nothing to change that. They’re still both fantastic titles. You should play them. When reviewing a remaster, though, there’s always a little question of whether you’re reviewing the games or the quality of the remastering. The answer usually ends up being both, in large part, and while the quality of the games here&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/13/suikoden-i-ii-hd-remaster-gate-rune-and-dunan-unification-wars-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Zips to PC and Consoles in May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yoyo Champ! &#160; I&#8217;m not sure exactly what a Yoyovania is. But I am sure that the first example of the genre, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, looks incredible. It instantly grounded me in the GBA era, with games like Drill Dozer. Developed by Pocket Trap and published by PM Studios, this adventure is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on May 28th! Though if you&#8217;re impatient, there&#8217;s a free demo available now! Here&#8217;s some more neat details about the upcoming adventure: In this 2D platforming adventure you&#8217;ll play as Pippit, an endearing bat on a mission to reclaim the Pipistrello family&#8217;s influence following the kidnapping of his dear auntie. Using Pippit&#8217;s trusty yoyo as a weapon, you will explore a&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/13/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo-zips-to-pc-and-consoles-in-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Protect an Animal World from Eldritch Horror in Willow Guard</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where Redwall Meets Cthulhu &#160; It&#8217;s perhaps too easy to imagine the horrors wrought upon our world by humanity. But when you flip the lens to animals, things get more interesting. That&#8217;s what an upcoming ARPG called Willow Guard is all about. It takes place in a world named Tersa, full of evolved animal creatures. It&#8217;s also a world abandoned by its gods in the wake of devastating assaults by eldritch horrors. Intrigued? I know I am, so here&#8217;s a few more details about Willow Guard: Darkness is once again descending upon the Hinterlands of Tersa, as horrifying monster attacks have left your animal brethren fearful and calling out for help. As Ghweros, one of few remaining Willowguards, you must don your threadbare armor and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/13/protect-an-animal-world-from-eldritch-horror-in-willow-guard/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rogue Waters Sails to Nintendo Switch Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Pirate&#8217;s Life For Me! &#160; I know I shouldn&#8217;t be this way, but I pay a lot more attention to a game when I know I&#8217;ll be able to play it on systems I own. So when I first heard about Rogue Waters, despite being a fan of tactics and rogue, I wasn&#8217;t sure if the game was for me. But now that Tripwire Presents and Ice Cold Games have released the game on Nintendo Switch, I think I&#8217;m ready for some swashbuckling! Here&#8217;s a recap for all you scurvy dogs: Rogue Waters is a tactical turn-based rogue-lite set in a pirate world overtaken by a terrible curse. Recruit a ragtag crew of pirates and grow them into fierce warriors, befriend and call upon&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/13/rogue-waters-sails-to-nintendo-switch-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/13/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Big Cat Energy &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially a good day, since I&#8217;m able to cover the Nintendo Download for 3/13/25 on time! Which is great, because a couple weeks from today on the 27th, it&#8217;ll be on a brief hiatus again. But that&#8217;s for our future selves to worry about! It&#8217;s better to live in the present, and today&#8217;s Nintendo Download has a couple featured titles, more Nintendo Music app tunes, new classic additions to Nintendo Switch Online and even a couple publisher sales. But let&#8217;s start with a puzzling Italian paradise. &#160; Furry Investigations &#160; Most of us dream of vacationing in some lush villa, but we don&#8217;t consider how stressful that might be if there was mystery afoot. We&#8217;re also not animals,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/13/nintendo-download-for-3-13-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Stormy With a Corgi This Year in Breeze in the Clouds</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rainy With a High Likelihood of Corgis &#160; While we&#8217;re very divided as a country these days, I think there&#8217;s one objective fact we can all agree on &#8211; corgis are adorable. They&#8217;re like cartoon characters brought to life, and just watching them waddle along puts a smile on my face. But thanks to the magic of videogames, soon we&#8217;ll be able to think of corgis as something more than a cartoon. We&#8217;ll be able to see them as action heroes thanks to Breeze in the Clouds! We&#8217;d actually covered the initial reveal for Breeze in the Clouds a while ago, but today during the Humble Games Showcase, developer Stormy Nights Interactive shared that the game is slated to launch later this year on PC.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/12/get-stormy-with-a-corgi-this-year-in-breeze-in-the-clouds/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seismic Squirrel Reveals Retro-Futuristic RPG Aether &#038; Iron</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Soaring &#8217;30s Are Coming &#160; One era that&#8217;s pretty iconic are the 1930&#8217;s. But even then, I&#8217;ve never seen them portrayed quite like they are in upcoming narrative RPG Aether &#38; Iron. Developed by the amazingly named studio Seismic Squirrel, the game takes place in a world where anti-grav technology arrived in that era, modernizing things but not removing the slimy criminal underbelly. Here&#8217;s a few more details about the upcoming RPG: The world of Aether &#38; Iron may have been transformed thanks to anti-gravitational “aether” technology, but it remains full of the shady gangsters, corrupt politicians, backstabbing and danger that you’d expect in a hardboiled 1930s New York. Playing as Gia, you must upgrade skills like “Hustle”, “Smarts”, and “Brass” to help navigate&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/12/seismic-squirrel-reveals-retro-futuristic-rpg-aether-iron/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Make and Protect the Music in Future Vibe Check</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vibing Out Never Felt So Good &#160; Generally speaking, I&#8217;m not much for automation in gaming. That said, I&#8217;m a very big fan of rhythm-focused games. Which is why I&#8217;m curious about Future Vibe Check. Developed by Unwise and published by Akupara Games, it has you making and protecting your music in a trippy musical experience. And it&#8217;s coming to PC later this year. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Future Vibe Check: Future Vibe Check is a musical automation game where your factories don’t just produce goods—they make music. Summoned by Infinity, you must rebuild reality. The call of endless optimization will be sublimated into sound. Automate the Vibe. Defend the Vibe. Become the Vibe. Features: Explore Music &#8211; You don&#8217;t need to know&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/12/make-and-protect-the-music-in-future-vibe-check/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Match-3 With a Gorgeous, Magical Cast in Scholomatch This Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magic Is Sexy Again! &#160; While I can almost always guarantee I&#8217;ll find some amazing games at the Seattle Indie&#8217;s Expo each year I attend PAX West, this past year the one that captivated me was called Scholomatch. Not only did I enjoy it, I enjoyed it so much I tried the Steam demo after the convention to spend as much time as possible with this engaging cast of supernatural hotties. The reason this is all relevant now is because we have good news from developer Dire Kitten Games. Scholomatch is going to release later this year on PC! Better yet, as of today there&#8217;s a brand spanking new Steam demo available to try. But maybe you&#8217;re being stubborn? Then please let the following details&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/12/match-3-with-a-gorgeous-magical-cast-in-scholomatch-this-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Time Travel on PC and Switch This April in Old Skies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Change the Past to Remake the Future &#160; This isn&#8217;t the first time HPP has written up Old Skies. Not cause we&#8217;re time travelers or anything (though that would be nifty). No, it&#8217;s just because this promising looking adventure game is by Dave Gilbert and Wadjet Eye Games. And as of today, we can also share that Old Skies is coming to PC (Steam and GOG) as well as Nintendo Switch on April 23rd! For those that lack a time machine and need a refresher, look no further: Fia Quinn is a time traveler, accompanying clients of the ChronoZen Time Travel Agency on jumps to other eras to make sure they don&#8217;t rewrite important aspects of history. Some of these people are merely curious. Others&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/11/time-travel-on-pc-and-switch-this-april-in-old-skies/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lost Records: Bloom &#038; Rage Tape 1 Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lost Records: Bloom &#38; Rage Tape 1 Review: Waiting For The Rage In recent years, we’ve seen a significant decline in episodic video games. Once hailed as the future, a model that would allow games to mimic the release schedules of television, in too many cases, delays and strange pacing simply made these games go down poorly. A lot of players started waiting for the full game to release rather than playing them week to week. Episodic games have become rare enough that it’s surprising to see Lost Records: Bloom &#38; Rage release in two parts, even coming from one of the studios who started episodic releases when making the original Life is Strange. Perhaps they’d have been better off waiting for the full game&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/11/lost-records-bloom-rage-tape-1-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>WWE 2K25 Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WWE 2K25 Review: Main Event Worthy &#160; WWE’s overall television product has been red-hot for the past while. Having finally escaped Vince McMahon&#8217;s shadow, the past couple of years have seen Paul Levesque take the company to new heights in terms of storytelling and in-ring action. Much like the on-screen product has had mountains to climb in getting back to its best, so too has 2K’s long-running WWE 2K series. This series had started to fall apart at the seams over the years before completely imploding with 2020’s instalment, a game so disastrous that it caused 2K to take a year off and go back to the drawing board with a new development team. Since then, each yearly instalment has gradually helped the series claw&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/11/wwe-2k25-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sonic And SEGA&#8217;s All-Stars Racing: Transformed: A Super Speedy Sonic Spectacular</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Davie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Transformed lives up to its long and lofty title and goes above and beyond because it's one of the best kart racing games ever designed.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scaravan 66 Takes Road Less Traveled With Road Rage Roguelike</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scarily Solid &#160; I&#8217;ve heard of many kinds of genres over the years, but probably the most tantalizing is the idea of a road rage roguelike. Car combat&#8217;s been a bit hit or miss throughout the years, but I&#8217;ve occasionally seen it pulled off well. Scaravan 66 is the next evolution of the idea, taking a road-ripping trip through hell into a roguelike twin-stick run-n-gun adventure. You play as Lucky, a Road Reaper that&#8217;s had enough of the soul-taking business and decides to go AWOL. Taking to the endless highways of the afterlife in her classic &#8217;50s era cruiser, Lucky gets chased down by a whole hell of a lot of trouble, from zombies to vampires. Along the way, Lucky will come across several other&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/10/scaravan-66-takes-road-less-traveled-with-road-rage-roguelike/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sleeping Dogs: A Woofing Success</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Davie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sleeping Dogs was an expected smash hit after escaping into the videogame public like a slippery Triad gangster trying to evade arrest.]]></description>
		
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		<title>MainFrames Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MainFrames Review: The Pursuit of Floppy-Ness &#160; I&#8217;ve been on a bit of a journey with MainFrames. When it was first announced, I was charmed by the style and premise. Then I got to preview it and ran into difficulty with a mouse and keyboard setup. Most recently, I got the chance to review it on Nintendo Switch, so I was hopeful that my disconnect with the controls would be resolved. And while that&#8217;s nominally true, there was a larger issue &#8211; the game is intensely challenging. Now, before you start a chorus of &#8220;git gud&#8221;, let me explain. The game was sold on being a fair puzzle platformer that won&#8217;t leave you stressed out. And after spending some 6 hours beating MainFrames, I&#8217;m not&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/09/mainframes-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tomb Raider IV &#8211; VI Remastered Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review: An Uneven Yet Fascinating Package &#160; With the critical success that followed the release of the Tomb Raider I – III Remastered collection, it seemed inevitable that this collection would follow. While not as loved as the original trilogy, the fourth, fifth, and sixth instalments of Lara’s back catalogue were never viewed as fondly as the original trilogy, but games that still held a special place in the hearts of lots of Tomb Raider fans. The results are somewhat of a mixed bag given the original games themselves were very much a mixed bag, but there is still a lot of fun to be had here for fans of classic Lara. &#160; An Uphill Challenge &#160; The biggest struggle that&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/08/tomb-raider-iv-vi-remastered-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Monster Hunter: Wilds Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monster Hunter: Wilds PS5 Review: Rise in a Wild World Welcome to The Forbidden Lands, your new home when it comes to Capcom’s next installment in the wildly successful Monster Hunter franchise. Monster Hunter Wilds offers a fresh and expansive experience that both honors its roots and pushes the franchise in bold new directions, only to be held back by technical issues at launch. But without a doubt, I am confident that fellow Monster Hunters will see hundreds, if not thousands of hours of satisfying and rewarding monster hunts down the line. &#160; More Narrative Focused The narrative in Wilds represents a significant departure from the series&#8217; traditionally light storytelling approach, offering a more robust and engaging plot that weaves seamlessly into the game&#8217;s core&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/08/monster-hunter-wilds-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avowed Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avowed Review: A Twist Of Eternity For decades, open-world games have grown larger and larger, intent on creating worlds that feel lived in and alive. While they’ve certainly gotten bigger, these huge games can often feel more overwhelming than satisfying. Sure, games like Skyrim and The Witcher III have an insane amount of content and legions of fans. There’s absolutely an audience for these games. They’re not easy games to dabble in, though; they require a level of commitment and time investment from new players that not everyone is willing or able to give, even if they’d love to play a great RPG. Thankfully, the team at Obsidian seems to get that there’s an audience for great RPGs that are more contained, providing an open&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/08/avowed-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sigma Star Saga DX Opens up GBA Pre-Orders Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saga To the Future &#160; About a year ago, I wrote up the crazy news that Sigma Star Saga was getting brought to modern consoles courtesy of WayForward, Limited Run Games and Bandai Namco. Now, not only are we getting closer to that happening, but we know that this port will be refined and renamed as Sigma Star Saga DX. Better yet, Limited Run has opened pre-orders for physical Game Boy Advance versions of the game today, and they&#8217;ll remain open until April 6th. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Sigma Star Saga DX: &#8220;Sigma Star Saga DX is a new and improved version of this classic sci-fi shooter/adventure, polished and refined by the original 2005 dev team,&#8221; says Sigma Star Saga creator Matt Bozon.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/07/sigma-star-saga-dx-opens-up-gba-pre-orders-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ziggurat and LRG Reinvigorate the Past in Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind]</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Past Keeps Getting Clearer &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I love, it&#8217;s bringing the past to the present in pristine form. Especially when it&#8217;s something I hadn&#8217;t played before. That&#8217;s exactly what Ziggurat Interactive and Limited Run Games are up to with Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind]. Originally a Super Famicom adventure, now it&#8217;s coming to PC, Switch and PS4/5 on March 20th. And thanks to LRG, it&#8217;ll get some sexy physical editions, including Standard and Armageddon. As for how Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] plays, here&#8217;s some specifics: Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] has been lovingly preserved and faithfully emulated with the Limited Run Games Carbon Engine, following the title&#8217;s original, Japan-only release on Super Famicom in 1995. One new addition players can look forward to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/07/ziggurat-and-lrg-reinvigorate-the-past-in-rendering-ranger-r%c2%b2-rewind/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 3/6/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frosty the Showman &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s officially been a long day. I just got back from day 1 of the Emerald City Comic Con (this time I attended as a civilian), but I didn&#8217;t want to leave anybody high and dry regarding my weekly Nintendo Download. That said, Nintendo made things weird for me in the Nintendo Download for 3/6/25. For one thing, there&#8217;s inexplicably no new featured titles. For another, there&#8217;s a TON of MAR10 Day promotions days in advance. While I prefer the usual routine, we&#8217;ll start this time with the aforementioned upcoming &#8220;holiday&#8221;. &#160; Frozen Fortress &#160; Wa-hoo! – It’s almost March 10 – which means it’s almost MAR10 Day! Celebrate our mustachioed hero in red with an assortment of games&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/07/nintendo-download-for-3-6-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SRG Helps Slay All Vampires With #BLUD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stake Through the Heart &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since we last covered any games from Super Rare Games, but today we can announce a really exciting upcoming physical release. SRG is teaming up with Humble Games and Exit 73 Studios to bring #BLUD physically to Nintendo Switch starting on March 13th! If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with that title, here&#8217;s a quick recap: Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons. Hunt the forces of evil in high school halls, convenience store aisles, and shopping malls. Discover and accept missions from the town&#8217;s social media, and track down&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/06/srg-helps-slay-all-vampires-with-blud/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready to Ragna-rock in Odinfall This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make Odin Fall! &#160; As someone that&#8217;s been invested in the rogue and twin-stick shooter genres for a while now, I&#8217;m always happy when I see a promising new game like Odinfall. Developed by Ember Paw Games and set to be published by Fireshine Games (Gestalt: Steam &#38; Cinder), that game is called Odinfall. It&#8217;s a rogue-lite with tons of twin-stick energy mixed with Ragnarok coming to Steam Early Access on March 11th. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Odinfall: As Odin prepares to usher in a second Ragnarok, duke it out against his army of robotic Norse gods in furiously fast, over-the-top twin-stick shooter gameplay. Defy death across action-packed runs, fighting for man and moose-kind in a post-apocalyptic, Norse-mythological future. Get overpowered with wild&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/05/get-ready-to-ragna-rock-in-odinfall-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Humble Games Showcase Reveals Indie Adventures Next Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Humble Yet Mighty &#160; I&#8217;m always looking for new indie games, so it helps having a prolific indie-focused publisher like Humble Games. Whether they&#8217;re bringing us crowdfunded adventures like Aegis Defenders, sports games like Dodgeball Academia, RPGs like Ikenfell or platformers like A Hat in Time, you know you&#8217;re getting something creative, colorful and worthwhile. All of that is why I&#8217;m happy to share that next week we&#8217;re getting a new Humble Games Showcase! It&#8217;s starting on March 12th at 9AM, and will feature a bunch of new info on upcoming games, as well as some surprises: Here&#8217;s some of what&#8217;s in store during the Humble Games Showcase: New reveals from Steam Next Fest top trending titles: Lost Skies and Monaco 2. An exciting new&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/05/humble-games-showcase-reveals-indie-adventures-next-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sunnyside Games Reveals YTASH &#8211; A Nocturnal Poem</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Poem of Death and Fire &#160; Much as I enjoy so many indie games, I somehow missed out on the first Nocturnal. Which is only strange given how much I love platformers and Metroidvanias. Regardless, now the follow up, which was originally called Nocturnal 2, is on the horizon. It&#8217;s coming to PC and Nintendo Switch later this year, and it&#8217;s called YTASH &#8211; A Nocturnal Poem. Here&#8217;s some more details about this upcoming adventure: “We wanted to ensure YTASH &#8211; A Nocturnal Poem had a strong, unique identity as both a spinoff and as the next installment in the Nocturnal series,” said Gabriel Sonderegger, co-founder of Sunnyside Games. “As players will discover, the story of this game revolves around a specific poem with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/05/dear-villagers-reveals-ytash-a-nocturnal-poem/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dotemu Brings the Hurt in Beat &#8217;em Up Absolum</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Beating Heart of the Rebellion &#160; On days like today, it&#8217;s good to remember what matters to you. And for people like me, that&#8217;s remembering to cherish and respect our neighbors, such as the good people of France and Canada, respectively. Incidentally those are two regions responsible for a new ARPG beat &#8217;em up called Absolum. Not only is it gorgeous thanks to the talents of Supamonks, but it&#8217;s also being developed by Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4) and published by the tastemakers that are Dotemu (TMNT: Shredder&#8217;s Revenge). Here&#8217;s what you need to know about this hybrid adventure coming to PC, PS4/5 and Nintendo Switch later this year: The vision for Absolum is twofold: thrilling arcade beat ‘em up action akin&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/05/dotemu-brings-the-hurt-in-beat-em-up-absolum/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Split Fiction Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Split Fiction Review: It Just Keeps Getting Better In the early hours of Split Fiction, I debated what I thought about it. In a game that constantly shifts and changes, I felt like I couldn’t wrap my head around these characters or their adventures. There were great moments, but I wondered if Split Fiction would be just that—a collection of great moments surrounded by a middling package. The good news is that simply isn’t the case. While Split Fiction is constantly shifting, the vast majority of what it does it does brilliantly, with only a select few not living up to the rest of the game. The characters, who in the early going felt a bit too one-dimensional, develop, and by the end, I was&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/04/split-fiction-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Everhood 2 Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everhood 2 Review: The Path Forward Lies Inward &#160; I&#8217;ll just admit it &#8211; I really wasn&#8217;t expecting a sequel to the original Everhood. Not because it was bad, mind you. I absolutely adored it. Only because lightning striking twice is a bit of a rarity, both in nature and in fiction. With all that considered, I was still quite eager to tackle the latest insanity from Foreign Gnomes. Stylistically, Everhood 2 will seem very familiar to those who played the first adventure, full of psychedelic colors, unconventional characters, and heavy themes. There&#8217;s also more than a little bit of psychology slapping you in the face, from an actual conversation with Carl Jung in a twisted hotel to fighting against something called the Mind Dragon,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/04/everhood-2-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SWAPMEAT&#8217;s Next Meat Lab Playtest Starts March 6th</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nutritious and Delicious! &#160; It&#8217;s officially been a minute since we last covered anything about SWAPMEAT. In that time, it appears developer One More Game has been busy. Not only have they changed the title from SWAP/MEAT to the much easier to type SWAPMEAT, but they&#8217;ve added new biomes and enemies and refined the gameplay. But don&#8217;t just take our word for it, here&#8217;s what you can find in the upcoming Meat Lab playtest that runs from March 6-12th: The latest Meat Lab will run from March 6 at 10 a.m. PT through March 12 at 5 p.m. PT. Players who refer three friends will guarantee access for their entire squad (while supplies last). Dastardly New Factions – Face off against two brand-new enemy factions,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/03/swapmeats-next-meat-lab-playtest-starts-march-6th/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Exoborne Brings the Storm, But Not the Impact</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Starkman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[High-Stakes Storms Meets Low-Impact Combat Exoborne is an upcoming open-world tactical extraction shooter from Sharkmob, set in a post-apocalyptic United States where players navigate the dangerous terrain of Colton County. The game blends player-versus-player and player-versus-environment combat, emphasizing high-stakes engagements, strategic decision-making, and survival under extreme conditions. Central to the experience is the exo-rig system, allowing players to customize their suits with different modules that enable specific roles, such as tanking, scouting, or support. The dynamic weather system introduces unpredictable storms, tornadoes, and environmental hazards that can shift the flow of encounters, sometimes forcing last-minute tactical shifts or obstructing planned extractions. The playtest offered a first look at how these systems work together, and while there are strong ideas at play, execution felt uneven. Gunplay&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/03/exoborne-brings-the-storm-but-not-the-impact/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Zenless Zone Zero&#8217;s 1.6 Patch Livestream Details Juicy Anby Lore</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/02/zenless-zone-zeros-1-6-patch-livestream-details-juicy-anby-lore/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Songs To Swords &#160; Greetings Proxies! Zenless Zone Zero&#8217;s 1.6 livestream has come to a close, and with two new 5-Stars on the horizon and many events with even more rewards waiting, let&#8217;s get right into what we can look forward to in Among the Forgotten Ruins! Don&#8217;t forget to claim the livestream code (SOLDIER0ANBY) before 3/1/2025! After the big celebration in the last chapter, this patch will be noticeably dialed back and definitely more military-forward. We&#8217;ll be taking a gander into Anby&#8217;s past with something called Silver Squad, which and interestingly enough, involves Soldier 11 and new player in the fold, Trigger, the Obol Squad sniper. Not only that, but it looks like one of Lycaon&#8217;s old friends has cropped up again, alongside&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/03/02/zenless-zone-zeros-1-6-patch-livestream-details-juicy-anby-lore/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Heartworm Revitalizes Retro Horror This Spring</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/27/heartworm-revitalizes-retro-horror-this-spring/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Worming to PC Soon &#160; Well folks, horror is all the rage these days, but there&#8217;s a particularly special example coming this Spring from DreadXP. That game is called Heartworm. It&#8217;s being published by DreadXP and developed by Vincent Adinolfi, and it looks to remind us of the horror of yore but intermixed with modern conveniences. As someone who got to demo Heartworm back at PAX West, I&#8217;m pretty excited for the full release on PC. But don&#8217;t just take my word for it, check out these details about the upcoming horror adventure: Grief-stricken over the death of her beloved grandfather, Sam falls down an internet rabbit hole, driven by the hope of reconnecting with him. Following a lead from a mysterious forum, she ventures&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/27/heartworm-revitalizes-retro-horror-this-spring/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/27/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Easy Money, They Said&#8230; &#160; Well folks, I&#8217;m officially back from my vacation. Which means it&#8217;s time for another Nintendo Download! The Nintendo Download for 2/27/25 has some great featured titles, including one from a series near and dear to my deckbuilder heart. There&#8217;s also new stuff available from the Nintendo Music app, a Game Trial, pre-orders, sales and digital darlings to enjoy. But let&#8217;s start by envisioning the Heart of the Cards! &#160; Pharaonic Delights &#160; There was a period of time where I had no idea what Yu-Gi-Oh! even was. But then I did some research and saw the appeal of the visual style mixed with ancient Egyptian mythology, and started watching the show. From there, I not only began playing, but eventually&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/27/nintendo-download-for-2-27-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ski Into Battle in Rogue-lite Rhythm Game Fresh Tracks</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/26/ski-into-battle-in-rogue-lite-rhythm-game-fresh-tracks/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Fresh Take on the Rhythm Genre &#160; I know rogue games aren&#8217;t always well received, but I&#8217;m a huge fan of them. Especially when they showcase something utterly unique and weird in the best of ways. That looks to be the case in a game called Fresh Tracks. Developed by new indie studio Buffalo Buffalo, it&#8217;s a mix of skiing, rhythm and rogue-lite, and it&#8217;s coming to Steam, PlayStation and Xbox later this year! Here&#8217;s some neat details about the ambitious hybrid project: Taking place in a mythical Nordic setting, Fresh Tracks invites players to strap on their skis for a non-stop music-driven adventure. As the protagonist, Skaii, players begin their journey gliding through a beautiful snow-covered forest to the beat of an ethereal&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/26/ski-into-battle-in-rogue-lite-rhythm-game-fresh-tracks/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Must-Play Demos During the February 2025 Steam Next Fest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get Your Game On! &#160; One of my favorite traditions over the years is covering noteworthy adventures during the Steam Next Fest. There&#8217;s a ton of amazing demos, and it can be really hard to sort through them all to find the ones you want. So during the February 2025 Steam Next Fest, I did some looking and settled on 10 amazing demos you should check out this week. I actually would have done it sooner, but I just got back from a brief vacation. There&#8217;s some really fun stuff I discovered, from murder mysteries to run n&#8217; gun platformers, rogue-likes, deckbuilders and even a 3D platformer bursting with creativity. And to avoid bias, I&#8217;m simply listing them alphabetically. No matter what genre you most&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/26/10-must-play-demos-during-the-february-2025-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hey Poor Player&#8217;s Top 25 Games of 2024</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/22/hey-poor-players-top-25-games-of-2024/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gaming 24/7 in 2024 The Hey Poor Player team count down another turbulent year in gaming. Who will claim the vaunted crystal joystick to become our Game of the Year? Find out below! 25. Until Then I absolutely adore a good coming of age story, especially when it hits me on a level I can relate to. Until Then ticked that box and then some, with its wonderful depiction of teenagehood resonating with me on a level that frequently brought tears to my eyes.  At its core, it’s a relatively straightforward pixel art visual novel that examines the formative years of a group of high school students navigating various struggles. The way in which it portrays those struggles is nothing short of astounding, however, with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/22/hey-poor-players-top-25-games-of-2024/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/22/virtua-fighter-5-r-e-v-o-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Review: One More Time It feels strange to review a game that is so identical to a release that I reviewed nearly four years ago. In 2021, Sega released Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown on PS4, bringing one of the best-ever fighting series back onto a modern system so that it could reach a more modern audience. At the time, I hoped that the next time this series made a return, it would be with a new release. I wasn’t too far off, at least. While the next game in the series isn’t a new entry, there is a new entry on the way, which is set to be released at some point in the future. It looks great, and I’m very&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/22/virtua-fighter-5-r-e-v-o-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cabernet Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cabernet Review: I Blame Buffy &#160; There was once a time in my life that I had zero interest in vampire fiction. I was easily scared as a young man, and couldn&#8217;t handle anything that put a true fright into me. But then, a friend in middle school told me about a series called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And lo and behold, it sounded like it was more of a sitcom with humor and monsters than a pure horror experience. It didn&#8217;t take long before I was hooked, and from there I branched out to the Blade movie trilogy, Sookie Stackhouse, The Strain, Interview With the Vampire and most recently, Nosferatu. Suffice to say, I now very much have a taste for pointy-toothed loners. Which&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/20/cabernet-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Memory Lost Is a Stylish and Hectic Cyberpunk Adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What Makes Us Human? &#160; I&#8217;ve been a fan of top-down adventures long before The Binding of Isaac utterly hooked me on rogue-likes. So whenever I see a new top-down adventure, I&#8217;m usually curious how it plays. Which led to me getting the chance to preview an upcoming cyberpunk adventure called Memory Lost. I joined a presentation by publisher ESDigital featuring Bratislavan developer Magic Hazard, and got an early first glimpse of what the game will include. The game is set in a dystopia that honestly doesn&#8217;t seem too far fetched, where corporations steal our very memories. You play a neural network, but not a hero. It&#8217;s your job to unleash mayhem on whatever your creator the Redsky Corporation wants demolished. The presentation made me&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/20/memory-lost-is-a-stylish-and-hectic-cyberpunk-adventure/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>PGA Tour 2K25 Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PGA Tour 2K25 Review: A Winning Round After decades of yearly sports games, it doesn’t come as a surprise when a new sequel is more of an incremental update than a total transformation. We expect updated rosters, any minor rule changes, and maybe some aspect of the sport to get a bit of extra focus. In a good year, we might get a new mode or two. PGA Tour 2K25, in some ways, fits into that model. Anyone who played the game’s last installment, PGA Tour 2K23, will notice a lot of familiar options and modes. Yet by moving to a model of releasing every other year, this sequel manages to offer a ton of impressive updates, even if a lot of them are found&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/20/pga-tour-2k25-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/18/like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lewis Maisel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PS5 Review: Ahoy Majima Who knew we would be getting another Yakuza game so soon, especially after RGG Studio dropped the massively successful Infinite Wealth on us just last year? Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the newest spin-off for the series. It sees Goro Majima as the main protagonist, something the fans have wanted for the longest time. Fun fact: Goro Majima is my favorite character from the Yakuza series. As a quick refresher, Majima is a prominent member of the Tojo Clan and goes by the nickname “Mad Dog of Shimano.” He’s known for his eccentric and unpredictable personality, in particular his obsession with Kazuma Kiryu! This, combined with his endearing backstory and character&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/18/like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rogue Waters Review (Xbox Series X)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rogue Waters Review: A Swashbuckling Delight &#160; As much as I love turn-based tactics as a genre, the older I get, the less enthusiastic I find myself towards the high-stakes, high-pressure affairs that the likes of XCOM bring to the table. I want to unwind and relax, not stress over granular micromanagement that could result in disaster with one wrong move. So whenever something a bit more lighthearted comes along, something a bit less demanding, I&#8217;m always intrigued. Enter Rogue Waters, a delightful mash-up of the rogue-lite and turn-based tactics genres that does a lot to carve out a niche for itself in both genres it tries to tackle. Some may scoff at some of the concessions Rogue Waters makes in the name of providing a more welcoming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/16/rogue-waters-review-xbox-series-x/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Honkai: Star Rail Announces Two New Characters For Amphoreus</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Light and Shadow Greetings Trailblazers! The journey through Amphoreus continues, with the Honkai: Star Rail 3.1 livestream detailing some new characters, wild new mechanics, and, most importantly, plenty of rewards! First and foremost, here&#8217;s the livestream codes: &#160; 7A324EYX6SHT 4A2KLEHFPBGF DB22LWYXPSY3 &#160; After taking up Nikador&#8217;s Coreflame after a prolonged battle, the time&#8217;s come to return to base and examine the next steps. Taken to the &#8220;Grove of Epiphany,&#8221; the journey will begin setting up the next steps of this incredibly long campaign to restore Amphoreus to its golden glory. Home to the Titan of Reason, Cerces, the Grove of Epiphany is a source of learning and academics, but also a home not spared from the black tide. We&#8217;ll be seeing two new 5-Stars coming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/16/honkai-star-rail-announces-two-new-characters-for-amphoreus/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Go Retro With the Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chunky Pixels FTW! &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing that I love, it&#8217;s nostalgia for the good old days. And for me, those were when the NES and later the SNES were my only consoles. As graphics have gotten more and more realistic in games, I find myself especially drawn to games with detailed and lovingly arranged pixels. Which brings us to news today from Retroware and Mega Cat Studios. They&#8217;re bringing the past to the present with the iconic Angry Video Game Nerd in a new game &#8211; The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit! It&#8217;s in development now for PC and modern consoles, as well as the NES. Because why the heck not? While we probably have a bit of a wait for the game&#8217;s&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/14/go-retro-with-the-angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>2025 Tokyo Indie Games Summit Shares Upcoming Demos</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tokyo Is Calling &#160; More and more, I wish I was in Japan. The culture, the food, the people, but most importantly, the video games draw me in. And in early March, my FOMO is going to be even more pronounced thanks to the upcoming Tokyo Indie Games Summit. Organized by Phoenixx Inc. and with many sponsors including Sony, Happinet, Chorus Worldwide, Kakehashi Games, IGDX and many more, it&#8217;s offering in-person demos for a ton of promising indie adventures. Here&#8217;s a taste of what attendees can check out on March 8-9th at the Tokyo Indie Games Summit: Attendees can enjoy events for the whole family, including musical performances and free refreshments. For parents with young children, nurture the next great game designer at Kids Programming&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/14/2025-tokyo-indie-games-summit-shares-upcoming-demos/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cronela&#8217;s Mansion Thrashes Kickstarter Goal in Just a Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Modern Renovation &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of the point and click madness of classics like Maniac Mansion, you&#8217;re in luck. Indie developer Straynus is working on a game inspired by that iconic adventure called Cronela&#8217;s Mansion. Not only does it have a demo playable on itch.io, but it&#8217;s going to be physical on NES, SNES, Gameboy and GBA compatible cartridges. Not impressed yet? How about this then. Cronela&#8217;s Mansion has only been on Kickstarter for a week, and it&#8217;s already halfway funded! But fret not, since there&#8217;s still space for you to help back it, and some really neat reward tiers. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Cronela&#8217;s Mansion: Currently, in development for both classic and modern consoles, Cronela&#8217;s Mansion is a throwback to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/14/cronelas-mansion-thrashes-kickstarter-goal-in-just-a-week/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sorry We&#8217;re Closed Creeps to Consoles This March</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open For Business Soon! &#160; I normally don&#8217;t spend a lot of time lamenting games that pass me by. But I really was captivated by the premise and visual style of a game I missed out on playing called Sorry We&#8217;re Closed. Developed by à la mode games and published by indie powerhouse Akupara Games, it reminded me of the visual style of Parasite Eve mixed with the unapologetic mayhem of No More Heroes, plus a special crazy all its own. If you&#8217;re in the same boat and missed out on the game when it first released, you&#8217;re in luck. Because next month Sorry We&#8217;re Closed is coming to all consoles on March 6th! Here&#8217;s a few reasons you should check the game out on&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/14/sorry-were-closed-creeps-to-consoles-this-march/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slime Heroes Delayed Until March on PC and Xbox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Slime Heroics Get Pushed Back &#160; Well, today we have somewhat disappointing news about Slime Heroes courtesy of Whitethorn Games. This cute and cuddly Souls-like experience was originally slated to release on PC and Xbox consoles today. But St. Valentine is a witch, and now the release has been pushed back just a bit. Instead, Slime Heroes is coming to PC and Xbox on March 6th. Not that much longer, but still a bit disappointing. Here&#8217;s what Whitethorn Games themselves had to say about the delay: We understand that those following Slime Heroes were excited about its planned Thursday release. In the interest of ensuring that players have the best possible experience on both platforms, a decision was made to take some extra time to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/13/slime-heroes-delayed-until-march-on-pc-and-xbox/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/13/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beware St. Valentine&#8230; &#160; Well folks, you probably know what day tomorrow is. The holiday that&#8217;s all lovey dovey, unless you&#8217;re not in a relationship. Yes, tomorrow is Valentine&#8217;s Day. I&#8217;m not the biggest fan, but thankfully the upcoming holiday seems to have injected some urgency into the Nintendo Download for 2/13/25. There&#8217;s a couple featured titles, new stuff in the Nintendo Music app, Nintendo Switch Online additions, a free game demo, digital goodies and more to check out. Let&#8217;s start with a game that just screams &#8220;love&#8221;. &#160; Cross My Heart, Hope to Die &#160; Though I&#8217;m not big about V Day, I have to admit Afterlove EP looks pretty neat. It&#8217;s about music first and foremost, as well as a little heartbreak, all&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/13/nintendo-download-for-2-13-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Flesh Made Fear Brings New Retro Horror in Q4 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retro Horror Rises Again! &#160; One thing us at HPP love is a good old fashioned horror game. Especially those that remind us of the good old days, when horror was pixelated and tank controls were king. Assemble Entertainment is teaming up with Tainted Pact Games to bring us a new example of that style of horror called Flesh Made Fear! It&#8217;s slated to release on PC in Q4 2025, though they&#8217;ll also open up a Kickstarter in February to potentially bring Flesh Made Fear to additional consoles as well. But perhaps you need more convincing? Check out these sweet details about the game: Flesh Made Fear is a blood-soaked love letter to the PSX-era of survival horror. It revives the genre&#8217;s intricate puzzles, pulse-pounding&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/13/flesh-made-fear-brings-new-retro-horror-in-q4-2025/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clear Your Name in inkle&#8217;s EXPELLED! This March</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready to Go Overboard Again? &#160; The talented folks at inkle Studios are up to it once more. Now they&#8217;re working on a new game in a similar style to Overboard! called EXPELLED! Best of all, this dynamic VN experience is coming to mobile (iOS), Steam (PC/Mac) and Nintendo Switch on March 12th. But what is it all about, you ask? Just keep reading! A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone says YOU did it! Now you have one day to clear your name. Can you uncover the culprit &#8212; or find someone else to take the fall? April, 1922. Verity Amersham (voiced by Amelia Tyler, Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3) is a scholarship student at one of England&#8217;s top boarding schools.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/12/clear-your-name-in-inkles-expelled-this-march/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tails of Fate Mixes Old School Charm &#038; Metroidvania Action</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Furry Heroes Unite! &#160; As an avowed and dedicated supplicant of the Metroidvania genre, I&#8217;m very happy to share news with my fellow believers today about an upcoming game called Tails of Fate. Developed by Chase the Bunny, it&#8217;s a Metroidvania that mixes old-school RPG charm and dynamic combat. Best of all, it&#8217;s slated to release on Steam and Nintendo Switch, and it&#8217;s already been fully funded on Kickstarter, though that campaign will remain open until March 7th if you want to help it expand even farther. Here&#8217;s a few more details about this promising adventure: &#8220;With Tails of Fate, we set out to create a Metroidvania where player choice shapes not just combat but the entire journey,&#8221; comments the Chase the Bunny team. &#8220;Drawing&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/12/tails-of-fate-mixes-old-school-charm-metroidvania-action/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Harmonize with Eclectic Tunes in YIIK: Electric Soul Archives</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do the Electric Slide &#160; Whether you were a huge fan of YIIK: A Postmodern RPG or not, I think we can all agree the game had some amazing music. Which is why I&#8217;m happy to share this news from Scarlet Moon. In collaboration with SuperSweep AKA Ayako Saso, they&#8217;re unveiling something called YIIK: Electric Soul Archives. Here&#8217;s a taste of what you can expect from this ablum: Scarlet Moon is pleased to present YIIK: Electric Soul Archives, a special collection of music celebrating music from the recent December 2024 DLC update to the eclectic post-modern RPG, YIIK. It features an original battle theme composed by SuperSweep&#8217;s Ayako Saso, incorporating melodies from YIIK composer and developer Andrew Allanson. Saso is a legendary composer who worked&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/11/harmonize-with-eclectic-tunes-in-yiik-electric-soul-archives/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Creepy Thriller Centum Breaks Minds on PC &#038; Consoles This March</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reality Is Broken &#160; The point and click genre has been around for ages now, so it&#8217;s not every day we see something really captivating from it. But that looks to be the case with an upcoming cryptic and creepy thriller called Centum. HPP previewed it earlier and found it intriguing, and soon you&#8217;ll all be able to dive in yourselves. Because publisher Serenity Forge and developer Hack the Publisher are bringing Centum to PC, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles on March 11th! For those unfamiliar with the game, here&#8217;s a recap: Presented as a long-lost game never released, Centum challenges players to navigate through a series of perplexing scenarios, each shrouded in uncertainty and enigma. In Centum, explore a mysterious world where reality is&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/11/creepy-thriller-centum-breaks-minds-on-pc-consoles-this-march/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Unleashes Steam Couch Co-Op Fest Demo Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can&#8217;t Wait For Later This Year &#160; Waiting on a compelling-looking videogame release can be murder. Which is why I&#8217;m always happy when provided an opportunity to demo something in advance. That&#8217;s just the case with a game called Neon Inferno, by Zenovia Interactive and Retroware. The game officially has a demo live today during the Steam Couch Co-Op Festival! Here&#8217;s what the Couch Co-Op demo provides: Players can expect a full level, along with both local co-op and Steam Remote Play being available for the demo. The challenging 1-credit Arcade Mode can also be attempted, with other difficulties to try and settings available. Taking inspiration from classic titles like Contra and Wild Guns, Neon Inferno splits the action into the foreground and background with&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/10/neon-inferno-unleashes-steam-co-op-fest-demo-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Brawl Together on PC and Switch in Heroes of Mount Dragon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thar Be Dragons! &#160; Although I don&#8217;t find nearly enough time to play games with friends these days, joining forces and going on epic quests together is one of my fondest memories. Beating up foes as Ninja Turtles, or even teaming up to slay monsters in Gauntlet. I&#8217;d venture it&#8217;s best to play together locally, but that&#8217;s not always possible either. What&#8217;s nice, then, is that there&#8217;s a new game coming out soon to rekindle that style of co-op brawling with friends. Developed by RuniQ Studio, that game is called Heroes of Mount Dragon. It&#8217;s all about co-op brawling with dragon-powered heroes. And while it&#8217;s available right now as a free demo during the Steam Co-Op Fest, it&#8217;s eventually coming to PC in June and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/10/brawl-together-on-pc-and-switch-in-heroes-of-mount-dragon/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cat Quest III Livens Things Up Today With Mew Game Mode</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Whole Mew Game! &#160; One of the most entertaining games I&#8217;ve recently reviewed was Cat Quest III by The Gentlebros and Kepler Interactive. It was charming, challenging and full of spirit. Sometimes it can take a while to return to any game for subsequent playthroughs, but it&#8217;s a lot easier when the developer adds new stuff. In this case, Cat Quest III just got something called Mew Game Mode added today. It&#8217;s a totally free brand new way to play the game with Modifiers that mix things up in insane ways, all for the shiny lure of brand new loot! Below is a list of all the Mew Game Mode Modifiers. Keep in mind you don&#8217;t have to toggle them all on at once,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/10/cat-quest-iii-livens-things-up-today-with-mew-game-mode/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Demon Spore Is a Pulse-Pounding Sci-Fi Horror Rogue-lite</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If It Wriggles, Kill It! &#160; The last time I got to experience Demon Spore was during PAX West, along with a bunch of other great titles being published by Null Games. I knew I was intrigued by this sci-fi horror rogue-lite adventure after just getting a small taste. Now, courtesy of the Steam Couch Co-Op Fest which starts today, you&#8217;re all in for a treat. There&#8217;s a brand new demo live for Demon Spore, with both multiplayer and single player options. It&#8217;s a lot of fun, assuming you manage to get through the demo in one piece, that is. The demo kindly walks you through the basics, explaining you work for Protagenics Laboratories, a company that&#8217;s experimenting with cow DNA. Unfortunately, something goes horribly,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/10/demon-spore-is-a-pulse-pounding-sci-fi-horror-rogue-lite/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Neon Inferno Blazes to PC and Consoles Later this Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dystopian Future Can Be One Hell of a Drug &#160; One of the very first games I wrote up for HPP was one developed by Zenovia Interactive, the fantastic Steel Assault. Now they&#8217;re working on another gorgeous, retro, arcade-inspired romp called Neon Inferno. Though the publisher has changed to Retroware this time around, this second helping from Zenovia looks equally fantastic. And best of all, it&#8217;s arriving on PC and all platforms in Q3 of 2025! Here&#8217;s a few juicy details about Neon Inferno: Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno lets players take on the role of either Angelo or Mariana as they fight for a fledgling crime family striving for power against a corrupt NYPD and other crime syndicates in&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/07/neon-inferno-blazes-to-pc-and-consoles-later-this-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Review: Gameplay Reigns Supreme &#160; It’s always daunting to get into any form of media that is stacked with history, multiple jumping-on points, and decades of lore and universe-building that have the potential to get lost on all but the most hardcore enthusiasts. Gaming is no different, with various long-running series often feeling impenetrable due to the years of baggage they come with. So it’s always great to see soft reboots or new branches that can represent accessible on-ramps for newcomers. That’s exactly what 2021’s Trails Through Daybreak was to the long-running Legend of Heroes series, a fresh start for the series that newcomers could jump into, with its sequel, Trails Through Daybreak II, now finally getting its&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/07/legend-of-heroes-trails-through-daybreak-ii-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Rogue-like Mecha Mayhem in Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gear Up For Gundam-Style Gameplay &#160; If there&#8217;s one thing I&#8217;m constantly on the hunt for, it&#8217;s a really fantastic adventure with robots. I mostly blame this obsession on Custom Robo, but regardless we have a new contender in that field. It&#8217;s called Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS, and it&#8217;s a rogue-like mecha adventure by Izanami Game Lab. While Steel Knight&#8217;s ARMIS is coming later this year, you&#8217;re in luck since there&#8217;s a couple different ways you&#8217;ll be able to play the game sooner. First is a Closed Beta Test on Steam, which is happening on February 10th. Those interested can apply here. The other method to check the game out is when it has a public demo available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, from February&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/enjoy-rogue-like-mecha-mayhem-in-steel-knights-armis/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Whitethorn Winter Showcase Reveals Calico DLC and Much More</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/whitethorn-winter-showcase-reveals-calico-dlc-and-much-more/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of the Cold! &#160; Well, it&#8217;s officially so cold that it&#8217;s been snowing in my neck of the woods, which is pretty great foreshadowing for the reveals today from the Whitethorn Winter Showcase. That happened earlier today, and not only had DLC for Calico, but there&#8217;s also demos, PlayStation ports and much more to enjoy. Firstly, if you&#8217;re a fan of cats, cafes or magical girls, you&#8217;re in luck with the announcement of the Calico: Neat Things DLC, which is available now on PC and Switch: Calico &#8211; Neat Things DLC features: New Quest — Neat Things Scavenger Hunt: Your beloved aunt has a mission for you that takes you across the whole island in search of some really neat things! New Area and&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/whitethorn-winter-showcase-reveals-calico-dlc-and-much-more/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Take a Bite Out of Cabernet Later This Month</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/take-a-bite-out-of-cabernet-later-this-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bloody Good Fun &#160; It&#8217;s been a minute since we first covered the announcement of Cabernet by publisher Akupara Games. I was hooked from the moment I saw the premise, but unfortunately there was a small delay from the original release window. Thankfully, the wait is almost over! This delightfully morbid 19th Century adventure from Party For Introverts is officially coming to PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on February 20th! And HPP will be one of the lucky sites reviewing the full game, so stay tuned for that as well. Here&#8217;s a reminder what Cabernet is all about: Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire struggling&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/take-a-bite-out-of-cabernet-later-this-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 2/6/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/nintendo-download-for-2-6-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explosive Insanity &#160; Well folks, I know it&#8217;s only been a week or so since the last Nintendo Download, but it kinda feels like it&#8217;s been a decade. Thankfully, video games exist to make life more enjoyable and interesting (at least when done right), and the Nintendo Download for 2/6/25 should help out. While there&#8217;s admittedly only one Featured title, there&#8217;s a couple pre-orders, a last chance with a publisher sale and digital goodies to enjoy. &#160; Rise and Fall &#160; It&#8217;s weirdly fitting that Sid Meier&#8217;s Civilization VII, a series about ancient ruins and the rise and fall of empires, is coming to Switch in a few short days. I myself never really got into it, but if you&#8217;re a big fan you&#8217;ll probably&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/nintendo-download-for-2-6-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Save Camelot in SWORN Early Access Starting Today</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/save-camelot-in-sworn-early-access-starting-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Down With the Cursed King! &#160; Even if you&#8217;re not well versed in it, many of us are still familiar with Arthurian legend. The Knights of the Round Table, Lady of the Lake, Merlin, Arthur, the whole shebang. Heck, some of us even got to watch silly cartoons based on it way back in the day. What I haven&#8217;t seen, at least until today, is a video game that turns Arthurian legend completely on its head. That game is a rogue-like called SWORN, and it&#8217;s the tale of what would happen if King Arthur and his Knights got turned into villains by a deadly curse. Best of all, it&#8217;s available now on Steam Early Access! Here&#8217;s a few more details about SWORN: Choose to play&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/save-camelot-in-sworn-early-access-starting-today/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Satisfy Your Sports Rage With Mutant Football League 2 Preview</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/satisfy-your-sports-rage-with-mutant-football-league-2-preview/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Touchdown Before Super Bowl LIX &#160; I&#8217;m just gonna be frank &#8211; normally I could care less about sports. There&#8217;s just too much money, attention and testosterone flowing through the whole endeavor. But when they mix things up with some truly fantastical elements, you have my attention. Which brings us to the latest announcement from Digital Dreams Entertainment. They&#8217;re bringing Mutant Football League 2 to Xbox Game Preview starting today! Here&#8217;s a few more details about Mutant Football League 2: Mutant Football League 2 is bigger and faster than the original and takes brutal, arcade-style football to new heights. Digital Dreams is also adding new modes and ways to shake up the classic game with new features and play modes including: Create Your Own MFL&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/06/satisfy-your-sports-rage-with-mutant-football-league-2-preview/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moons of Darsalon Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/05/moons-of-darsalon-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Moons of Darsalon Review: Lemmings in Space &#160; Despite being a voracious reader of books, I still haven&#8217;t learned one simple lesson &#8211; don&#8217;t judge a book by its cover. Granted, I&#8217;m better about this with actual books, but when it comes to more visual mediums like videogames, I often get drawn in by the siren song of a unique aesthetic. Which is exactly why I decided to review a game called Moons of Darsalon. Developed by Dr. Kucho! Games, it&#8217;s a puzzle platformer with a decidedly retro visual style that reminded me of the campy style of Flash Gordon. And while that visual style was strong and prevailed throughout the adventure, the actual gameplay mechanics left something to be desired. Strangers in a Strange&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/05/moons-of-darsalon-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/05/ender-magnolia-bloom-in-the-mist-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review: Lily to Lilac &#160; It&#8217;s still hard to believe that it&#8217;s been 4 years since I first played Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It truly feels like it was just yesterday. I was really stunned and pleased with that Metroidvania vision, so much so that I had to be the person to review the sequel, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist. Whereas the first game was set in a Medieval era, Ender Magnolia takes place decades in the future. Instead of what&#8217;s essentially the walking undead, here, the main threat is artificial lifeforms called Homunculi. They were created to serve humanity in a prosperous kingdom called The Land of Fumes. But then those fumes infected the Homunculi,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/05/ender-magnolia-bloom-in-the-mist-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Awaken Realms Shares 2 Games in February Steam Next Fest</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/03/awaken-realms-shares-2-games-in-february-steam-next-fest/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Steam Next Fest is always a great celebration of upcoming games, and the next one in late February is shaping up to be especially good. Awaken Realms has just shared two new titles getting demos during that event. First up is an auto-battler deckbuilder called Dragon Eclipse ARENA, developed by Fardust. The other is both published and developed by Awaken Realms. It&#8217;s a bullet heaven with horde survival and exploration called Bermuda Survivor. Here&#8217;s a few more details about both games: The game itself is a unique blend of bullet heaven, horde survivor, and world exploration. In Bermuda Survivor, your job will be to survive the hordes of enemies and discover the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle. Each run will provide you with new&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/03/awaken-realms-shares-2-games-in-february-steam-next-fest/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/03/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Trussler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a game of staggering scope, depth and complexity]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Roottrees Are Dead Review (PC)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/02/the-roottrees-are-dead-review-pc/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Roottrees Are Dead Review: People Die, Secrets Don&#8217;t The saying that history is written by the victors certainly carries some truth, but it’s worth noting that the victors aren’t always final, and thus, the way we observe history isn’t always either. The Roottrees Are Dead is a fascinating game with a fascinating history of its own that deeply explores the history of one wealthy family, including all of the baggage they have in their closet.  Throughout my time with it, I was frequently a historian, a detective, and, at times, just a passive observer with my jaw on the floor. Starting as a game jam project that was placed on itch.io for free thanks to its reliance on AI art, The Roottrees Are Dead&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/02/02/the-roottrees-are-dead-review-pc/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>SelectaPlay Ramps Up For An Epic Year of Physical Releases</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/31/selectaplay-ramps-up-for-an-epic-year-of-physical-releases/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pay to Play &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of physical releases, you&#8217;re in luck thanks to Spanish publisher SelectaPlay. They&#8217;re aiming to make 2025 even better with several physical editions for compelling indie adventures. Those include the likes of Bubble Ghost Remake, The Devil Within: Satgat, Morkul Ragast&#8217;s Rage and Touhou Luna Nights! Pretty much each of these games is getting a physical edition on either Nintendo Switch or PS5, or in several cases both. Additionally, The Devil Within: Satgat is getting a Collector&#8217;s Edition, while Touhou Luna Nights is getting an epic 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition. You&#8217;ll be able to pick most of them up via standard places like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart, though a couple are also available through Video Games&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/31/selectaplay-ramps-up-for-an-epic-year-of-physical-releases/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>No Man&#8217;s Sky Launches Part II Of Massive World Update</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/no-mans-sky-launches-part-ii-of-massive-world-update/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Worlds Ahead and Still Pushing Forward Hello Games cannot be stopped anymore. After shooting clear ahead of a bad launch and into a Very Positive review score on Steam, No Man&#8217;s Sky has become a one-stop shop for all things sci-fi sandbox. And yet that isn&#8217;t enough, not for Sean Murray. We could stop here and have quite a bit of fun for quite a long time, but no, Part II of the utterly massive Worlds update has just launched, and there are some gargantuan updates to look through. First of all, Inventory Autosort. I could stop right here, and people would be happy. It&#8217;s something I&#8217;m kinda shocked took as long as it did to show up, but now you can organize the messes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/no-mans-sky-launches-part-ii-of-massive-world-update/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Save Your Sister From Ruthless Bots in Snezhinka</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Break the Bot Battalion &#160; Playism is always willing to take a chance on a stylish adventure, and that looks to be the case with upcoming survival shooter Snezhinka. Developed by hinyari9, it has players withstand waves of robot foes and upgrade their layout in both Story and Survival modes. Best of all, Snezhinka is coming on February 13th to Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Here&#8217;s a few more fun details about the game: When Snezhinka loses contact with her older sister, an elite soldier, she joins the war effort against hostile mechs to return her sibling to safety. Ration the meager salary granted by the private military company to further develop combat capabilities. Counter the ruthless robots by curating the perfect amount of&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/save-your-sister-from-ruthless-bots-in-snezhinka/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Graces Consoles Next Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can&#8217;t Un-ring That Bell &#160; A year ago, I had the happy privilege to review Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the last in the atmospheric Metroidvania series from Bombservice. I gave the game quite a deserved high score, and only lamented that it wasn&#8217;t available yet on consoles. Well, that is no longer the case, since Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is finally coming to Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S on February 6th! Here&#8217;s a quick reminder what Moonlit Farewell is all about: A bell ringing in the distance heralds demonic infestation. As Priestess Momo, follow the bell’s call across decrepit dungeons, lush springs, and crumbling cities. Battle legions of possessed creatures threatening the safety of Momo’s village. Combine short and long-ranged attacks with a customizable “Sigil” upgrade&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/momodora-moonlit-farewell-graces-consoles-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Video Game History Foundation Launches VGHF Digital Library</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Protect the Future By Preserving the Past &#160; Even if you&#8217;re not someone that regularly thinks about video game preservation, recent days and years have shown how fragile and tempestuous our world can be. So much of who we are is informed by what we&#8217;ve experienced, and losing that knowledge can be a huge blow. Which is why we&#8217;re so happy to share that the Video Game History Foundation launched the VGHF Digital Library today! Not only is it totally open to anyone interested in contributing, but it&#8217;s a huge resource full of neat information. Here&#8217;s some juicy tidbits about the VGHF Digital Library: “We’ve been working on this project since we founded the Video Game History Foundation in 2017, so we’re extremely proud to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/the-video-game-history-foundation-launches-vghf-digital-library/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Rare Gets Nostalgic with The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Physical Releases</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nostalgia is a Powerful Thing &#160; In HPP&#8217;s continuing quest to bring you news of epic physical editions of unique games, we have a new announcement from Super Rare Games. They&#8217;ve teamed up with Coatsink and developer Over the Moon to bring The Last Hero of Nostalgaia physically to Switch and PS5 as a Deluxe Edition. But perhaps you&#8217;re not familiar with the game? Then check out this recap for what this humorous adventure is all about. Or if that&#8217;s too much to read, here&#8217;s a really fast refresher: Nostalgaia, the world of videogames, is collapsing backwards into a mysterious pixelation, with every particle of fidelity bleeding away. Oblivion seemingly awaits even our most cherished gaming memories. But as the lighting dims and frames diminish,&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/super-rare-gets-nostalgic-with-the-last-hero-of-nostalgaia-physical-releases/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/30/25</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Secret Agent Nyan! &#160; Well folks, the day we&#8217;ve been hoping for all month is finally here. The Nintendo Download for 1/30/25 is packed with good stuff! That includes a couple Featured titles, new Nintendo Music tunes, SNES additions to the Nintendo Switch Online, a special sale, and even some digital goodies! First, though, let&#8217;s start with a couple very different games. &#160; Lost In Vacation &#160; Even though NIS America originally made a lot more games for non-Nintendo consoles, they&#8217;re a well known name in the RPG genre. And today, they have a super charming, and likely super complex and difficult tactical RPG out called Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Merge Phantoms with household objects or the hero herself, and find a way to&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/nintendo-download-for-1-30-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Laika: Aged Through Blood Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Laika: Aged Through Blood Review: One Of One It’s rare that I play a game that feels as singular as Laika: Aged Through Blood. Everything from its tone to its mechanics to the way I feel playing it reminds me of little else, even if there are elements I can connect with other games and genres. This singular experience isn’t always for the better, but this is a game that I’ll be thinking about for a long time. &#160; A Mother And Her Puppy &#160; Laika lives to keep her people safe. That’s hard when you live in a wasteland, and your people are constantly fighting with a group of birds who have far more weapons, power, and resources than her people could dream of.&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/30/laika-aged-through-blood-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Survive a Nightmarish Furniture Store in Storebound</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Survive the Night &#160; Have you ever been walking through an Ikea store and realized you don&#8217;t know where the exit is? Take that frightening sensation, and multiply it a thousandfold, and you essentially have Storebound. Developed by Embers and published by Oro Interactive, it&#8217;s a co-op survival horror coming soon to PC. Here&#8217;s some specifics about Storebound: During the day, you’ll gather supplies and plan your next steps. But when the lights go out, the store’s “employees” grow hostile, patrolling the aisles and hunting anything that moves. When the store closes, keeping quiet and staying out of sight is your only chance to survive. Key Gameplay Features 1-4 Player Co-op Survival Horror: Work together with friends via proxy voice-chat or walkie-talkies, coordinating every step&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/29/survive-a-nightmarish-furniture-store-in-storebound/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>MMPR: Rita&#8217;s Rewind Gets Physical on Switch and PS5 in May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do the Time Warp! &#160; If you&#8217;re a fan of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and haven&#8217;t already picked up MMPR: Rita&#8217;s Rewind, you&#8217;re in luck! Because now it&#8217;s coming physically to Nintendo Switch and PS5 on May 30th! Not to be outdone, the game is getting some truly sexy physical editions. Of course there will be a standard edition, but there&#8217;s also going to be a deluxe Collector&#8217;s Edition. Here&#8217;s some more details about MMPR: Rita&#8217;s Rewind: Aye-yi-yi-yi-yi! Digital Eclipse, under license from Hasbro, is revealing a physical version of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5. Fans can choose between a standard edition (MSRP of $34.99/39.99€/£34.99) or a collectors edition (MSRP of $49.99/€54.99/£49.99) which will include a special&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/29/mmpr-ritas-rewind-gets-physical-on-switch-and-ps5-in-may/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Feudal Japan Beckons this April in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Demons Beware! &#160; As a fan of both the Senran Kagura series and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the visual style of Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade instantly spoke to me. Developed by indie team 7Quark and set to be published April 24th courtesy of Game Source Entertainment, it&#8217;s an action-packed rogue-lite. It features three distinct characters fighting against the monstrous hordes under the control of the demonic Nine-Tailed Fox. Best of all, it&#8217;s coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X&#124;S! Here&#8217;s some juicy details about Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade: Developed by Taiwanese indie game team 7Quark, in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, players will follow three main characters, each fully voiced by leading Japanese voice actors, including&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/29/feudal-japan-beckons-this-april-in-yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>REPOSE Merges Survival Horror and Dungeon Crawling</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just Another Day at the Company&#8230; &#160; You might think that with times as insane as they&#8217;ve become, horror has less allure. But you&#8217;d be wrong. Because as terrifying as horror stories can be, there&#8217;s also the possibility of the lone survivor making their way to the end of the story and defeating the thing hunting them. Which is part of why the next game Akupara Games is publishing looks so compelling. Developed by Hungarian indie dev Bozó Attila Bertold, that game is named REPOSE. It&#8217;s coming to Steam later this year, and the premise strikes me as inspired by Severance, but with a lot of horror that wouldn&#8217;t be out of place in The Thing. Here&#8217;s a quick taste: It&#8217;s your first day at&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/28/repose-merges-survival-horror-and-dungeon-crawling/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Telebbit Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/telebbit-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Telebbit Review: Hop, Skip and a Warp &#160; Sometimes, you miss something really special when it first comes around. I&#8217;ll admit I&#8217;ve personally been crazy busy since October of last year, which is part of why I didn&#8217;t review Telebbit earlier, though demoing it at PAX West made me eager to find the time to fully experience the adventure. Developed by IKINAGAMES and published by HYPER REAL, on the surface it&#8217;s a simple puzzle platformer with a modified bunny rabbit. But the more I played it, the more I realized this is a very special little adventure. It features brilliant precision platforming, challenging boss battles, and a plot that holds a dark mirror up to our own society. And it&#8217;s a game I&#8217;d strongly recommend&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/telebbit-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sniper Elite: Resistance Review (PS5)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/sniper-elite-resistance-review-ps5/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sniper Elite: Resistance Review: One Shot, One Kill &#160; As I sat down to begin my playthrough of Sniper Elite: Resistance, I took a moment as I realized it’s been almost two decades since I first took up arms against the Germans as Karl Fairburne in the very first installment of the Sniper Elite series. When Karl’s first adventure was released, it was an earnest, but admittedly janky and basic third-person shooter that really only managed to differentiate itself from the plethora of WWII games at the time through its visceral X-Ray kills. However, smart refinements to the series over the years have resulted in a series that has evolved into one of the most generous, content-rich stealth shooters on the market, with Sniper Elite:&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/sniper-elite-resistance-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Genshin Impact 5.4 Takes Travelers Back To Inazuma and Fontaine</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/genshin-impact-5-4-takes-travelers-back-to-inazuma-and-fontaine/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory Clark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Post-War Therapy Greetings Travelers! The big showdown at Natlan has simmered down, but the fun&#8217;s far from over. Genshin Impact&#8217;s Version 5.4 patch will be taking the duo back to Inazuma for some festivities and minigames. First and foremost, here&#8217;s the redemption codes: &#160; GISpecialProgram54 Mizuki0212Mizuki Aisa Bathhouse It&#8217;s a dreamy night for a festival in Inazuma, with a few nightmares on the side. It&#8217;s not a celebration if the Traveler doesn&#8217;t wander into some kind of mess in the meantime. A lot of people in Inazuma are having a hard time telling dreams from reality, and for some, those dreams are nightmares of a war that&#8217;s long since ended. A visiting yumekui-baku yokai happens to be in the area, ready to pick a business&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/27/genshin-impact-5-4-takes-travelers-back-to-inazuma-and-fontaine/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Out of Hands Is The Most Buzzworthy New Deckbuilder This Year</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/26/out-of-hands-is-the-most-buzzworthy-new-deckbuilder-this-year/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Give Them a Hand, Just Don&#8217;t Expect It Back&#8230; &#160; The Deckbuilder genre can be a tricky one to navigate. And while I wouldn&#8217;t say I&#8217;m the final word on it, I&#8217;m definitely an authority. Mostly by virtue of playing way, way too many deckbuilders in my spare time (though I somehow managed to miss out on Balatro last year). Point being this &#8211; I know a really exceptional Deckbuilder when I play one. Which Out of Hands absolutely is! But it&#8217;s also indisputably bat-shit crazy. From my very first moments with the demo, it was clear something was horribly awry. Your face has been reconstructed entirely out of hands. Things don&#8217;t get much more sane from there, and the game seems to tread similar&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/26/out-of-hands-is-the-most-buzzworthy-new-deckbuilder-this-year/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Synduality: Echo of Ada Review (PS5)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Synduality: Echo of Ada Review: Armored Chore It’s always seemed strange that nobody has made big moves to bring the extraction shooter to consoles. Tarkov has the PC market wrapped up, and while there have been console efforts, such as DMZ mode from Call-Of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Hunt: Showdown, nothing has truly caught on and given console gamers a definitive extraction shooter experience that has retained a large-scale audience. To say there is an opening for Synduality: Echo of Ada then is an understatement. Developed by Game Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game mixes mech shooter and extraction shooter elements to create something that genuinely feels novel and fresh for the console market. Whether it can make the splash needed remains&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/24/synduality-echo-of-ada-review-ps5/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Review (Switch)</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/24/phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-review-switch/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Thornton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Review: Phantom Brave Sails Again When it comes to strategy RPGs, few games have survived as long or become as synonymous with the genre as Disgaea. Starting out on the PS2, the series has consistently released new titles since 2003. In that original era, though, Disgaea was only one of many titles that Nippon Ichi tried out, alongside other games like La Pucelle Tactics, the Rhapsody games, and Phantom Brave. Some of these titles have had follow-ups over the years, but mostly, they’ve been relegated to rereleases as they didn’t have the popularity of the Disgaea series. Phantom Brave eventually came to the Wii, PSP, Switch, and PC with additional content, but despite these rereleases, we never got a sequel&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/24/phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Recall: Empty Wishes Brings Psychological Horror Next Month</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/23/recall-empty-wishes-brings-psychological-horror-next-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Taiwanese Horror Is Almost Here! &#160; Have you ever seen a name and been uncertain if you&#8217;d seen it before? No, this isn&#8217;t the lead up to a horror movie, but it&#8217;s not far off. See, the last time I covered news for a game called Recall: Empty Wishes was a couple years ago. Hence not remembering it. But it looks as though this psychological thriller / horror experience from Puff Hook Studio and DANGEN Entertainment is almost here, and arrives on PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox on February 13th. In case you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the game, here&#8217;s a recap: Recall: Empty Wishes is a gripping psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s, where reality and illusion collide. When Yonny&#8217;s beloved brother, Tommy, vanishes&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/23/recall-empty-wishes-brings-psychological-horror-next-month/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nintendo Download for 1/23/25</title>
		<link>https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/23/nintendo-download-for-1-23-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter Is Here &#160; Well folks, it&#8217;s another Thursday, which means it&#8217;s time for a new Nintendo Download. I&#8217;d like to say that the Game Guide is working today, but right now it&#8217;s still refusing to let me sort games by price range. So the Nintendo Download for 1/23/25 is gonna skip past that section, and focus on a couple Featured titles, a pre-order chance and a bunch of digital games. Let&#8217;s start with a game that&#8217;ll make your stomach rumble. &#160; Hope You&#8217;re Hungry! &#160; A while back, Cuisineer brought flavorful, rogue-lite fun to PC. I had a lot of fun checking it out, but I had wished it was coming to consoles. Well, in a few short days, it is! Not just Nintendo&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/23/nintendo-download-for-1-23-25/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Symphonia Review (Switch)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Symphonia Review: Let the Music Set You Free &#160; I wouldn&#8217;t exactly call myself musical. After all, I was never in band (even though I desperately wanted to play the drums), and I&#8217;ve been told to stop singing on several occasions. But there&#8217;s a good reason I&#8217;m getting nostalgic, and that&#8217;s because Symphonia was originally a student-created game that was expanded into something even more. And while you might expect that to mean the end result is more sophomoric and less technically or visually impressive, you&#8217;d be wrong. Sunny Peak and Headup did a remarkable job making this a stellar platformer that looks great and plays wonderfully. Despite that, however, it&#8217;s not quite a perfect experience, though I&#8217;d wager it&#8217;s one that most people will&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/23/symphonia-review-switch/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uncover Dangerous Truths Soon in Urban Myth Dissolution Center</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The (Supernatural) Truth Is Out There &#160; I remember a simpler time when urban myths were treated as such, and not facts by an ill-informed populace. When shows like The X-Files gave us goosebumps, but didn&#8217;t make us actively worried about day to day reality. Now, it looks like the folks at Shueisha Games and Hakababunko are tapping into that same energy with a game called Urban Myth Dissolution Center. It&#8217;s coming on February 12th to PC, Switch and PS5 worldwide, and the next day it&#8217;s also available in Japan. Here&#8217;s some neat details about Urban Myth Dissolution Center: Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/21/uncover-dangerous-truths-soon-in-urban-myth-dissolution-center/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy Elderly Hijinks in Grandma, No!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hold Onto Your Dentures! &#160; Growing old isn&#8217;t for the weak, and I have a ton of respect and love for the grandparents out there. But having said that, I&#8217;d also be lying if I said that grandparents aren&#8217;t regularly quirky and sometimes unpredictable creatures. Which brings us to a hilarious new Super Rare Original from Super Rare Games and WALLRIDE GAMES called Grandma, No! It&#8217;s coming this year to Steam, and offers an utterly zany simulator experience with laughably wild physics. Here&#8217;s some key details about Grandma, No!: In Grandma, No!, it&#8217;s up to the player to keep things under control, or the house turns into a whirlwind of chaos; a range of challenges and scenarios that need to be resolved await. See what&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/21/enjoy-elderly-hijinks-in-grandma-no/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Save Your Daughter From a Dragon in Freddy Farmer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Speer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[February is For Freddy Farmer &#160; We&#8217;ve all played or heard of farm sims. But they usually don&#8217;t involve gathering ingredients to make potions in order to save your kidnapped daughter from a wicked dragon. That, however, is exactly what the next game from publisher Flynn&#8217;s Arcade is all about. That game is called Freddy Farmer, and it&#8217;s a delightful-looking retro adventure with mini-games, multiple endings and a cute yet simple style. Better yet, it comes to Steam and Switch in America and Europe on February 27th! It&#8217;ll also release in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong on March 3rd. Here&#8217;s a few more details about Freddy Farmer: Freddy&#8217;s daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon that lives on top of an abandoned castle. The&#8230;<p class="excerpt-more"><a class="blog-excerpt button" href="https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/01/20/save-your-daughter-from-a-dragon-in-freddy-farmer/">Read More...</a></p>]]></description>
		
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