All announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023 | Digital Trends

Annapurna Interactive, the video game publisher known for releasing indie hits like Stray, just hosted the annual Annapurna Interactive Showcase. The live stream features 30 minutes of announcements, including updates on previously revealed games and some big surprises. The biggest news coming out of the show is that Annapurna is making its first in-house developed … Read more

Synapse Review: Roguelite Mind Blocks Prevent Greatness | Digital Trends

A player lifts an enemy with telekinesis in Synapse

“Synapse is a flashy PlayStation VR2-exclusive roguelite that gets too repetitive for its own good.” Professionals Stunning graphics Telekinetic powers Intriguing story Against Lack of variety in content Linear roguelite structure I’ve never reviewed a game in VR before, so Synapse it was quite a shocking experience. I had to critically evaluate it while totally … Read more

Pikmin 4’s streamlined gameplay gives the series a fresh start | Digital Trends

With Immortals of Aveum getting a last second delay, it belongs in July Pikmin 4. Nintendo’s next big exclusive for the Switch looks to bring one of the company’s quirkiest franchises to a console that has worked wonders for quirky GameCube contemporaries like Animal Crossing. It could be the fourth installment in the series, but … Read more

Payday 3 works great, but that’s not its biggest challenge | Digital Trends

When Payday 3 will be launched this September, it will have been more than a decade since the release of its predecessor. The sequel to one of the most popular games on Steam, Payday 3 looks to update the co-op heist experience by delving into the interactions players can have before and after the arrival … Read more

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Release date, trailer, gameplay and more | Digital Trends

It’s been over a decade since we’ve had the last new 2D Mario game, but that dry spell has finally come to an end. Super Mario Bros. Marvel has appeared and will give us a brand new side-scrolling adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom. While 3D Mario titles tend to get the most excitement and praise … Read more