Back in November 2013, I stepped into the world of Path of Exile for the first time, following its open beta launch. Grinding Gear Games, with an ode to Diablo 2 and a vision to craft a worthy successor, unveiled their free-to-play action RPG. Unlike many others, however, I wasn’t taken aback by surprise – it was more like a warm, familiar embrace that instantly felt right.
These days, Ubisoft isn’t particularly popular, but looking back to 2015, the situation wasn’t drastically different. Following criticism after the releases of Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed Unity in 2014, the company began the new year with a desire to demonstrate their capabilities. Despite any opinions about Ubisoft, they were open to innovation and experimentation, as demonstrated by the release of For Honor that year.
Stardew Valley continues to captivate players eight years since its debut, sparking curiosity about what developer Eric Barone (alias Concerned Ape) might create next. Predominantly, he’s been dedicating time to additional free updates for Stardew Valley, but his other venture, Haunted Chocolatier, hasn’t been forgotten by gamers. First mentioned in 2021, this project has garnered less attention due to the monumental 1.6 update and related projects of Stardew Valley. However, with the recent console and PC release of the 1.6 update, Barone is ready to dive back into Haunted Chocolatier once more.
In issue #2 of “Absolute Superman,” writer Jason Aaron carries on his daring reimagining of the Superman tale in DC’s fresh “Absolute” universe. The previous issue concluded with Superman being attacked by the Lazarus Corporation and their Peacemakers unit, under the command of Agent Lois Lane. Remaining true to her character, Agent Lane decided to scoop an exclusive by cuffing Kal-El!
As a gamer, I’m excited to share that the Skovde-based studio, Speldosa Interactive, has unveiled “Muri: WildWoods,” a charming clean-up escapade set for PC launch through Steam! While they haven’t given us an exact release date yet, I can’t wait to immerse myself in this cozy adventure!
Being pregnant isn’t always child’s play.