In any case, the free PS Plus games for November 2020 set a clear precedent for how the program will be handled on the PS5. Bugsnax being available for two months seems to confirm that free PS Plus games on PS5 will sometimes be available for longer than just one month. We already know that Destruction AllStars will be free on PS Plus for two months beginning in February, though it's unclear what will the gap from January to Febru

Seth Goldman loved Hollow Knight , a 2D action-platformer on Steam with "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews, and a Metacritic "Must Play" on Nintendo Switch . Australian indie studio Team Cherry developed the surprise hit and rewarded their fans with substantial direct contact on the creation of their second outing, Hollow Knight: Silkso

Those on PS4 have two free PS Plus games to look forward to in November, with both Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition joining the lineup. These games will be available to claim for free from November 3 to November 30, and thanks to PS5's backward compatibility with PS4 , they will be playable on the new console as w

The gaming industry often works in cycles, at least when it comes to popular genre trends. These days, battle royales and social deception games are all the rage, but a decade or so ago, people really couldn't get enough of sandbox games with crafting mechanics. Though it may not be the most successful game to fall into that category , Terraria is widely considered to be one of the b

Updated September 9, 2022, by Tom Bowen: There are a lot of things that can determine whether or not a game will be successful, but while bleeding-edge graphics and big-name voice actors can certainly go a long way, an enjoyable gameplay loop is arguably a lot Read Far more important. Those who think otherwise need only take a look at some of the many indie game success stories, which not only serve to highlight this point perfectly but also prove that a big budget isn't always required when it comes to developing a best-selling video game . These low-budget games sold millions of copies and many remain incredibly popular to this

This statistic puts the title's estimated revenue at over $25 million on PC alone. Since the game was released on numerous platforms, including iOS, Android, Xbox One, and PS4, Stardew Valley may have grossed nearly $50 million. It has earned so much revenue, and one person developed

Hollow Knight brings to life the bug's-eye view of a foreboding, lush world illuminated by rich atmospheric lighting. The shadow-insect hybrid player character named Knight must run, jump, and fly through the Metroid -esque levels while fighting hordes of other stylized foes. In fact, a sword-and-board (pin-and-coin?) Silksong bug warrior will be one of four bosses, named...S

This role-playing game was heavily inspired by the Dark Souls games. If you wanted to play a 2D version of Dark Souls , Salt and Sanctuary might be the best way to do it. After playing the game, you'll grow to appreciate the style of graphics and its gamep

Salt and Sanctuary is available on PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. With multiplayer and an exciting single-player adventure, Salt and Sanctuary is a must-play for fans of Souls-li

Amidst other preparations, Goldman’s father contacted The Marty Lyons Foundation (founded in 1982 by NY Jets Legend, Marty Lyons), a non-profit dedicated to realizing the wishes of children ages 3 to 17 diagnosed with terminal diseases. Krystal DeWitt Monroy, Director of Program Services, resolved to make Goldman’s Hollow Knight dream a reality. Monroy has coordinated several other gaming wishes before, and finds us a "wonderful, generous community". Corresponding directly with TheGamer.com via email, she describes Goldman as a special young man and she "was happy to have coordinated his wi

Undertale is not only one of the best indie games of the past decade, but one of the best games period. What makes this all the more impressive is the fact that the game was funded almost exclusively through Kickstarter , with a little over $50,000 pledged throughout the course of the campaign. To say that the game exceeded expectations would therefore be a bit of an understatem

First off, PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5 will be able to claim a free copy of Bugsnax . Bugsnax is a bizarre first-person game where players have to go around and capture creatures that are all based on food. Bugsnax 's strange premise and catchy theme song have helped it turn heads, and while some may have been hesitant to try the game if they had to pay for it, it being available for free on PS Plus means most PS5 owners have no reason not to give it a shot. PS Plus subscribers can claim Bugsnax for free from November 12 to January 4, 2021. The PS4 version of Bugsnax will not be a part of the PS Plus lineup in Novem

In line with Souls games, Monster Hunter: World is an action RPG that __ pits players against gigantic enemies who take a great deal of effort to defeat. The first Monster Hunter game was released before the first Souls game was made ( Demon's Soul