Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a Mountain-Climbing Roguelite With Lovecraftian Horror

Okay, so in Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, the biggest danger isn’t really the monsters – it’s the mountains themselves! Seriously, those icy walls are brutal, and you’re constantly dealing with rocks falling, poisonous plants, and the threat of avalanches. The terrain is genuinely the hardest part of the game. But here’s the thing: reaching the top of one climb isn’t the end of your journey, you’ve still got more to do after that!

EMPULSE Early Access Kicks Off on June 24th

More gameplay footage was shown at the PC Gaming Show, and if you previously thought the game resembled Titanfall, that’s still the case (though the trailer music was a bit annoying). Players join a Crew in the city of Freehold and battle for control across highly vertical, urban landscapes.

Alien Fan Completely Rewrites Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece (& He Makes a Good Point)

A user named Khan Noonien Singh shared an interesting take on the movie Alien. They pointed out that if you look at the story from the alien’s point of view, it’s surprisingly similar to Die Hard. The alien is isolated, everyone is trying to kill it—even a bearded man—and it’s navigating through the ship’s vents. Considering the company is Japanese, it’s almost like a Christmas setting for the creature.

Brutally Realistic Survival Game Just Opened Up Its Beta to Everyone Ahead of Early Access Launch

The closed beta for Outward 2 is now open to everyone! Nine Dots announced the change during today’s PC Gaming Showcase, just before the game launches in Early Access on PC. If you’re excited to try the survival RPG sequel, you can start playing the beta right now. I’ve played it myself and highly recommend it – but be prepared for a challenging experience with plenty of deaths as you learn the ropes!

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Readies for First Blu-ray Release With New Look

The theatrical run of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has finished in Japan, and it will be available on Blu-ray and DVD there on July 29th. While there’s no news yet about when it will be released on home video internationally, a new promotional video has been released showcasing the Blu-ray and DVD features. You can watch the promo, which was shared on the film’s official social media, below.