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Redeemer: Enhanced Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 19th

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GODBREAKERS: A Thunderous Brawler Experience

GODBREAKERS is a fast, chaotic co-op action brawler game that’s tearing its way onto Steam Deck and Linux via Windows PC. Thanks to the creative firepower of To The Sky. Which you will be able to play on Steam soon. Alright, squad, it’s time to talk about a game that’s been flying under the radar but is about to drop like a thunderclap. GODBREAKERS, the ferociously fast, co-op action brawler from To The Sky and Thunderful, is officially hitting Steam Deck and Linux on October 23rd. And just in time, we’ve got a fresh story trailer that finally peels back the curtain on what is going on in this world of gods, chaos, and destruction. The trailer throws some heavy questions at us: How did humanity’s obsession with AI lead to its own downfall? What exactly is this mysterious “Monad”? And why have we been chosen to destroy it? The vibe is intense, dripping with that “we messed up big time, now it’s on us to clean it up” kind of energy. But lore aside, let’s talk gameplay, since this is where GODBREAKERS truly shines. This is a title built for adrenaline junkies and chaos fans, whether you’re rolling solo or linking up with three of your best friends. It’s all about slick, fluid combat where everything can be cancelled mid-action. That means you’ve got control down to the millisecond. So no clunky animations holding you back when you want to chain a dash into a slam into a special. Combat feels like painting with explosions, and your brush is a massive weapon.

GODBREAKERS | OFFICIAL STORY TRAILER

And here’s the juicy part: Godbreaks. Mid-fight, you can weaken enemies, rip their powers right out of them, and turn their own strength back against them. Nothing feels better than pulling off a perfectly timed Godbreak and watching your opponent eat the blast of their own ability. The bosses? Oh, they’re not just roadblocks, they’re multi-phase monsters with evolving move sets and nasty surprises waiting at every turn. Each one has a personality, and each one wants to wipe the floor with you. Think bullet-hell chaos mixed with high-stakes teamwork. If you want a taste before the GODBREAKERS launch, there’s already a demo on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest (via Proton). And the reviews are sitting at “Very Positive.” In the demo, you’ll get to explore two of the six surreal biomes the full release will offer. Each biome has its own twisted enemies, hazards, and of course, a boss fight. One that is due to test your reflexes (and your patience) in the best way possible. And let’s not forget the build system: loot, archetypes, and abilities all combine to let you craft your own combat style. Want to be a dash-happy berserker? Do it. Prefer playing like a tactical nuker? The game’s got your back. So, for Linux and Steam Deck players, mark the date: October 23rd. Fire up your PC, squad up, due to get ready to break some gods. Humanity’s mess is our battlefield now, and in GODBREAKERS, co-op action brawler chaos is the only way forward on Steam.

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Return to River City for more co-op action in Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San!: A River City Ransom Story, now available on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam.

Developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, Stay Cool is a time-traveling beat’em up set in the Kunio-kun universe. The game features a fun, open-ended fighting system with multiple endings depending on the choices players make throughout the game.

Featuring an all new story and one- or two-player local cooperative action, Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San!: A River City Ransom Story lets players take control of Masao Kobayashi, in a time-travelling adventure to stop the schemes of an evil organization. Fortunately, Kobayashi-san is now accompanied by the boy from the future, Kouki Mizoguchi, and hot-blooded hero, Kunio, to bring an end to their nefarious plans.

Features include:

Hot-blooded action with simple and fun controls! – Chain your normal attacks with special moves, jump attacks, juggle hits to fight the way you want!

Multiple endings! – Depending on the player’s actions and the character creation options you choose, the endings of the story mode can change!

Fight alongside your sidekick! – Switch between the support-type life-healing Mizoguchi and the street-fighting legend, Kunio.

Cameos by River City Characters! – Interact with characters from the Kunio-kun universe. Are they friend or foe?

Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San!: A River City Ransom Story is rated 10+ and available on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Live, and Steam for $13.99 USD. A PlayStation 4 version will be available in the future.

Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San! a Time-Traveling Brawler Return to River City for more co-op action in Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San!: A River City Ransom Story…

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New Yakuza 0 trailer shows off Goro Majima

New Yakuza 0 trailer shows off Goro Majima

With Yakuza 0‘s release date drawing closer, Sega revealed a new trailer for one of the series’ most memorable characters: Goro Majima. However, those used to the wild antics from the first game, or even his appearance in Project X Zone 2, will find things a bit different for him here, as the trailer shows. Fans of the Yakuza series are very familiar with the unhinged Goro Majima, but Yakuza 0…

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Guilty Gear 2 - Overture Available on Steam

Guilty Gear 2 – Overture Available on Steam

Guilty Gear 2 – Overture has now been released on Steam, and for the first week it is 40% off. So check it out now for the lower price of $11.99, after the week is out it will be $19.99. The game itself is a bit divisive, it certainly has it’s fans, but being a third person action brawler instead of a fighting game, it was always going to draw some critics. As a purchase bonus, the Steam version…

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