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Indie Invasion V10: In Which I Capitalize on a Great Deal and Our Deckbuilder Desires Become Literal

It’s three days late, but it’s no less great: Welcome to Indie Invasion! This time, we have three wildly different titles to bring to your...

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‘Sea of Thieves’ Releases an Update Addressing Many Early Season 15 Bugs and Glitches

Sea of Thieves, at this point, is Rare’s most successful game of all time (much to my chagrin). The sea-faring extravaganza recently celebrated the...

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Obsidian Drops a Major Update for ‘Avowed,’ Making One of the Year’s Best RPGs Even Better

Obsidian. Doesn’t. Miss. Not with Pentiment, not with Tyranny, and especially not with Avowed. VICE Games’ own Shaun Cichacki loved every second...

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‘Forza Horizon 5’ Breaking PS5 Pre-Order Charts Proves the “Console Wars” Was Always a Silly Concept

I’ve owned every PlayStation since the PS1 stole my heart in the late ’90s. It’s mildly embarrassing to admit that I was a hardcore “Sony...

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This Week’s Free Epic Games Store Title Lets You Run Around as a Lethal Wizard With Customizable Spells

It’s time for another Epic Games Store free game! I may be two days late to the party due to the wondrous insanity of Steam Next Fest, true. But,...

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‘Minesweeper’ Variant, ‘Dragonsweeper,’ Is a Free Roguelike I’m Hopelessly Addicted to and Endlessly Fascinated By

Confession: I only understood how to play Minesweeper over the last week because of a puzzle in a video game. For years, I decided that I hated...

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‘InZOI’ Is Coming Out in Early Access Next Month, and I Don’t Want To Hear a Thing About ‘The Sims’

Full disclosure: it genuinely surprises me that InZOI is coming out in Early Access next month. It’s been precariously sitting at “Some time...

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‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Pleasantly Surprises Players With a Big Out-Of-Nowhere Update

Hogwarts Legacy is indeed the bestselling game of 2023, which is no small feat. Had to beat the GTAs and Call of Dutys of the world for that accolade....

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‘Helldivers 2’ Is So Good, a Session With the VICE Games Squad Ended With a Major Existential Crisis

I knew how good Helldivers 2 was before I played it. It was only my YouTube obsession for months when it first released, after all. So, when Shaun...

27.02.2025 1

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I Wrote off ‘Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3’ as an Eye-Rolling Matching Game, but I’ve Never Been Happier To Be Wrong (Demo Impressions)

When I first saw Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 proudly displayed for Steam Next Fest, I felt myself sneering. “All these cool demos, and this...

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GOG Dreamlist Manifestations: Join Me, Action RPG Lovers — Let’s (Maybe) Resurrect ‘Brave Fencer Musashi’

In life, there’s always “The One That Got Away.” Well, in this particular case, it’s “The One That Never Returned.” Brave Fencer Musashi...

27.02.2025 3

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Do Kids Even Have Proper Edutainment Games Anymore?

I planned on opening this article with some statistics from the National Literacy Institute, but rattling off stats won’t mean anything. Just know...

26.02.2025 3

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‘Rockbeasts’ Has Me Unreasonably Excited — Or: When the Hell Did Team17 Become Indie Rock Stars Themselves?

When it comes to publishing pillars in the indie game field, you always hear the usual suspects. Annapurna. Devolver Digital. tinyBuild. Raw Fury....

26.02.2025 4

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‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Drops a Mysterious, Massive Day One Patch That Has Players Excited

Monster Hunter Wilds is mere days away from its official debut among the general gaming public! With an astonishing 89 OpenCritic score and 90...

25.02.2025 4

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Sony Doesn’t Want To Raise the Price of the PS5, but They May Not Have a Choice

Well, folks, here we are. On the cusp of potentially having to pay a much more substantial price for a console that came out almost five years ago....

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‘Monster Train 2’ May Be the Great ‘Slay the Spire’ Slayer (Preview/Demo Impressions)

Now that I have your attention with the tried-and-true inflammatory headline, we can get down to business! (I love Slay the Spire — its place in...

23.02.2025 3

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‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ Ups Its Cozy Game With a Major Update

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a popular cozy game with most of VICE Games’ squad! (My girlfriend hates it, but that’s an article for another...

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Indie Invasion V9: At Some Point, We’re Going To Get Sick of Roguelikes (Not Likely)

Welcome to another Indie Invasion! This week, like many others before it, the VICE Games squad has collected only the best of our current indie...

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‘Avowed’ Continues Its Legendary Streak With a Major Update

Avowed turned out to be yet another Obsidian Entertainment win! The captivating RPG has only gotten better with every passing week. To add to its...

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Elon Musk and His Grok 3 AI Model Is Apparently Advanced Beyond Measure — And There’s Something Horribly Depressing About That

If you’re here to read an Elon Musk hit piece, I’m afraid you won’t find that. Rather, I want to discuss Musk’s Grok 3 AI model. xAI, Musk’s...

22.02.2025 4

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‘GTA 5’ Is Getting a Top-To-Bottom Update for PC Players — But I’ve Got Bad News for Some of Y’all

GTA 5 still gets updates, believe it or not. On March 4, PC players will finally receive a massive overhaul previously given to console players....

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Epic Games Store Has Two Tonally Different Free Games for Y’all This Week!

Another week, another free Epic Games Store extravaganza! This week, we’re getting two free titles. …Both of which are drastically different in...

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‘NBA 2K25’ Loses Its Damn Mind in Preparation for Season 5 Tomorrow — But I’m Ready

Say what you will about 2K and their yearly releases — lately, at least they’ve been making an effort. With NBA 2K25, the consensus has been…...

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‘Sea of Thieves’ Continues Being Gaming’s Most Insane, Beloved Pirate Adventure With All Its New Season 15 Offerings

In life, there are more than a few painful certainties. Death, taxes, and Sea of Thieves popping up with another Season featuring many new activities...

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‘YOUR HOUSE’ Is a Surreal, Gorgeous Narrative-Driven Puzzle-Thriller Combining All of My Favorite Genres

If I had to choose an underlying quality most of my favorite games of all time have, it’s “weird.” I love a well-polished AAA game, sure. But if...

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‘Deck of Haunts’ Is a Roguelike Deckbuilder Where You Play as a Malicious Haunted House, and Everyone Should Play It

I played the demo for the newest deckbuilding roguelike on the block, Deck of Haunts. Let me tell you. Fell in love almost immediately. So, I’ll...

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‘Hades 2,’ the Game You Likely Forgot Was in Early Access, Introduces Animal Familiars and Much More in Latest Major Update

A startling number of people had no idea that Hades 2 was currently in Early Access. Then again, many folks aren’t terminally online, so I can’t...

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‘Diablo 4’ Enters the Fray With a Major Update for Its Season of Witchcraft

Diablo 4 is another game in recent years that managed to crawl out of a bad spot at launch. For a series best known for its ravenous fanbase? Blizzard...

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‘Mouthwashing,’ the True Savior of the Games Industry, Is Finally Coming to Consoles

The cult of Mouthwashing gained a new zealot two months ago when I experienced it with my girlfriend for the first time. Let me tell y’all:...

19.02.2025 2

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‘Moves of the Diamond Hand’ Is Easily One of the Most Delightfully Weird, Surreal Dice-Based Games I’ve Ever Played (Preview)

Moves of the Diamond Hand caught me off-guard in a way few games do. Published and developed by Cosmo D, the bizarre title describes itself as a...

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‘Battlefield 2042’ Dropped a Big Update — But More Than That, I’m Sorry: Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This Game’s Glow Up?

There was a time when the Battlefield franchise had Call of Duty‘s number. Where CoD chose tactical precision and tight, controlled environments,...

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‘Lost Records: Bloom and Rage’ Tape 1 Is Easily One of Don’t Nod’s Best, Most Emotionally Resonant Games (Review)

Decades from now, I hope people point to Don’t Nod and, specifically, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, and ask, “How could anyone have ever thought...

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‘Hello Stranger’ Is Coming Out Soon, and I’m Tired of FMV Games Not Being Respected as “Actual Video Games”

Hello Stranger is scheduled to come out in May. It’s an FMV game with a hook that reeled me in immediately. “Cam conducts his entire life from his...

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‘Rainbow Six Siege’ Is Getting a Top-To-Bottom Refresh With New Gameplay, Audio and Visual Upgrades, and More!

Today, Ubisoft announced an upcoming grand showcase for Rainbow Six Siege. “Siege X,” which is set to go live on March 13 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET....

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‘Disco Elysium’-Likes Will Either Be an Amazing Era in Gaming or a Horrifying One

There’s a certain horrible irony to what happened within ZA/UM following Disco Elysium‘s release. Our proletariat king became…...

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Oh, Look, More Free Steam Codes — Is That ‘Prey’ I See? (Blowing Off Steam V2)

It’s a chill, relaxing weekend, so why not spread the Steam love? Welcome to another edition of Blowing Off Steam, where I drop Steam codes and you...

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It’s Finally Happening: Game Consoles Are on Their Way To Being Owned by Old And/Or Rich People

It’s time to admit it, y’all. We’re getting old. According to an analysis from Video Game Industry Analyst, Mat Piscatella, console gaming is...

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Blowing Off Steam (V1): Happy Friday — Come Get Some Free Steam Codes (‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Is Here, Too)!

You guys are lucky I adore y’all. So, yes, this is a soft reboot of “Good and Goofy Giveaway.” Here, I’m giving away free Steam codes for you...

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‘Stardew Valley’ Reminds Everyone Why It’s the Greatest to Ever Do It With a Massive Update

Stardew Valley is the undisputed ruler of the cozy genre. It initially emerged strong, and its power has only increased by the year. There’s just no...

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‘The Horror at Highrook’ Is A Narrative-Focused Card-Crafting Game I’m Not Sure I Fully Understand — But I Want To Know More (Preview)

The Horror at Highrook and I now have an interesting relationship. Developed by Nullpointer Games and published by Outersloth, this should’ve been...

13.02.2025 3

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PS5 Reveals Its February 2025 PS Plus Catalog Additions — And Once Again, I Disagree With Y’all

Am I crazy? So, the PS5 has once again honored us with the announcement of its latest February 2025 PS Plus additions. And, again, it’s caused a...

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‘Infinity Nikki’ Rolls Into Town With Another Major Stylish Update

Infinity Nikki continues to be an undeniable treasure. With many outfits to work with and collect, the Papergames team continually keeps the game...

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For $25 or Less, You Can Take Advantage of a Wild Capcom Sale Between Two Websites

Capcom has an absolutely insane deal going on at the moment hosted between two websites. The first, Fanatical, has a “Build Your Own Capcom...

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‘Expelled!’ Is an Upcoming Mystery Visual Novel That Also Somehow Has Light Roguelike Elements?

I don’t know what this team has done to me. If I even sniff that a game may have roguelike elements, it immediately piques my interest. Especially...

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‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Has a Concrete Release Date and Special Editions — And I Have a Shameful Confession

Ahead of this weekend’s Network Test, Elden Ring Nightreign finally has a definitive release date! “Make your landfall in Limveld on May 30th,...

12.02.2025 4

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‘Alan Wake 2,’ One of the Best Games Ever, *Finally* Gets What It’s Owed a Year-And-A-Half After Release

I want the record books to show that I always believed in Sam Lake, Remedy, and Alan Wake 2. I was there when everyone thought it wouldn’t rise to...

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From Humble Storefront To Unstoppable Curator, I Had the Honor of Speaking to GOG About Their Ongoing Game Preservation Mission (Interview)

The GOG.com team (also known as Good Old Games) is fighting to preserve older video games. Everything moves so fast in the games industry, we often...

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‘Street Fighter’ Star, Peter Tuiasosopo, Who Played the Iconic E. Honda, Has Passed Away

Peter Tuiasosopo, who many remember for playing E. Honda in the 1994 Street Fighter movie, has passed away. On Facebook,Tuiasosopo’s son, Manoah,...

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‘South of Midnight’ Pulled Me in With Its Visuals and Platforming — And Kept Me With Its Excellent Characters and Story (Preview)

I hate to say it (I really don’t), but I told y’all. Sometimes, you can look at a trailer for a game, and deep in your heart, you know it’s...

11.02.2025 3

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‘Helldivers 2’ Drops Another Substantial Update, Balancing and Fixing Major Issues

We don’t give nearly enough credit to Helldivers 2 for being a genuinely great live-service title. It’s a testament to the Arrowhead team that...

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