Death's Gambit, White Rabbit's side-scrolling adventure RPG, is jam-packed with things to do and see. Much of it can be confusing, especially in the beginning. There's plenty of things I wish I knew before I started my trip into Sirodan that I learned the hard way. Let this guide save you from the same fate.
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Metroidvania Madness — Which New Action-Platformer Is Right For You?
Metroidvanias became the belle of the indie ball somewhere in the mid 2000s and has been a staple of grassroots game development ever since. That said, August 2018 seems to be particularly thick with games that fit this mold. Augustvania is upon us, and it's full of great games that might be hard to differentiate at first blush. So let this little guide help you find what makes each of these new releases special.
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Defeat the Immortals in Death's Gambit
Working as the right hand man to Death themself is a pretty big task. Especially since this was one of the Ghost Rider-type bargains where you maybe made a bad choice in a desperate moment and now the rest of your miserable life is spent doing supernatural dirty work. In Death's Gambit, that dirty work is taking down the immortal guardians of Siradon, who have been acting really cocky in the face of their resistance to dying. Purging their souls won't be easy, but you're a pretty capable reaper.
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10 E3 Indie Games To Keep Your Eyes On
There was a great AAA presence at E3, but some of the most interesting and promising news leaking from LA last week was indie related. The steady growth of the independent developers' scene at the largest video game expo in North America is exciting and always yields some incredible concepts. Below is a list of a few worth looking out for.