First off a big thanks to GROLAF and CRUNCHFEST for sending me a copy of codex mortis its greatly appreciated let’s dive in. First off this game according to there steam page is 100% made by A.I and when I saw this i wasnt sure how to feel but I decided to give it a […]
Codex Mortis
Developer Notorious Studios, formed by Blizzard veteran Chris Kaleiki (World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, Mists of Pandaria), has worked closely with the game’s community over the past eleven months, shaping and improving the core multiplayer experience, adding in brand new maps and new classes such as Paladin and Wizard.
Eldegarde’s 1.0 launch also introduces a PvE mode, allowing more casual players to jump into the classic pulp fantasy-inspired world of Eldegarde, learning its combat mechanics and map intricacies without the threat of other players.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally launch into 1.0,” said Chris Kaleiki, Founder of Notorious Studios. “Early access has been an incredibly useful and rewarding experience, allowing us to shape and refine our game alongside our dedicated community.”
“Beginning life as a hardcore PvPvE game, over time we learnt that players also wanted a PvE experience, something akin to a ‘mini-MMO’, if you like. Eldegarde is indicative of that effort; it is the name of the world in the game, which now provides a variety of experiences including PvE, PvP Arenas, a Social Hub and PvE Dungeon, ready to welcome in new and returning players alike.”
Eldegarde launches into 1.0 on Steam on 21 January 2026. In the meantime, players can still purchase the game in Steam Early Access today, and upgrade to 1.0 for free come January.
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders finally got its PlayStation 5 release, and Megagon Industries was kind enough to send me a copy to check out, which I always appreciate.
The game itself is pretty straightforward. Ski down a hill, pass checkpoints, and set the fastest time you can while crashing the least amount of times possible. You are free to do some spins and flips while you do it. This sounds easy, but damn, this game pissed me off more times than I can count. This has nothing to do with the game itself. The controls are nice, with a couple of options to choose from if you don’t like a specific style.
Knowing when to break and cut that sharp corner is important, and there are plenty of areas where you can simply make a leap of faith and cut off precious seconds to secure that faster time. I am horrible at making those judgment calls, it seems. I also don’t exactly excel at avoiding trees or rocks.
The game is a lot of fun, with simple graphics that add to the game’s simplistic but challenging nature. Another nice touch is the unlockables. It is simple things like hats and scarves. Some don’t even make sense; they are just fun. My character currently skis down the hill wearing a knight’s helmet. I am not much for winter sports; however, if I went snow tubing or something, and some dude flew past me in medieval armor, I’d laugh a lot.
This game won’t be for everyone; it may not even be for most people. That being said, for $25, there is quite a bit of content. Multiple game modes, multiplayer, plenty of different routes, mountains, and difficulties to choose from. It is a 7/10 experience. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Some of you may remember that not long ago, I covered the release of Frostpunk 2 PS5 Review. 11 Bit Studios was kind enough to send me the Fractured Utopias DLC on PS5. The question is, will this be worth the $13 price tag? Let’s explore that question.
For starters, everything comes into play during the Utopia Builder mode. So if you don’t play this mode, you are already out of luck. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t see why you wouldn’t play what is basically the main mode of the game, but it is worth noting that this is where all the content is. Right from the start, you will notice you have the option to start with a faction, of which there are 8 new ones in total to discover.
Each faction also has its very own skill tree to make your way through. This alone will add hours of gameplay, making your way through each one can be a challenge, and it leaves plenty to see. I find this alone well worth the money.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of what is new. Each faction has new variants on housing, unique laws, HUBS, abilities, and more. So much so that after hours of playing, I haven’t seen them all. I have also seen at least 40 new narrative events, and the store page claims there are over 100.
The only disappointing part of this is that we were only given one new map to play on. The two new premium tales, Doomsayers and Plague, are nice, however.
At the end of the day, this is a very nice DLC. We have all paid far more for DLC and gotten far less. $13 is a fair price for everything it gives. I would have liked one or two more maps, but I can live without them. It is an 8/10 DLC that fans of the game should definitely pick up. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Of all the trailers unveiled at the 2025 Game Awards, the one game I’m surprised I haven’t heard about was Ontos. I might not be a huge fan of Frictional’s gameplay choices but I do love their stories and visuals. Ontos looks like 2001 meets Soma and I’m absolutely here for it. I’ll definitely keep an eye for it in the future. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
Everything about Capcom’s latest release has me super curious. The world is intriguing with interesting visuals. I can’t make heads or tails of the gameplay yet. The game looks pretty graphically. I want to know more. Thankfully the release date isn’t too far off from this posting. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
Every so often, I play a game that leaves me wondering, What the hell did I just play? Drink Human Beans is that game. Sent to me by Last Dissent, for which I am grateful. The game is a horror game at its core, and every bit of it will leave you wondering. The game’s story is broken up into days, with each day serving a narrative purpose. What that purpose is, however, is largely left for you to figure out. It does not really hold your hand as you solve puzzles and make choices that will ultimately decide what ending you get.
One moment, you might be trying to figure out how to open a door before using your phone’s flashlight to find your way down a hall, only to be laughed at by what seems to be a storage area with marked boxes you think you need to sort, only to have them launched across the room. I don’t want to go into spoiler territory, but all of this does serve a real purpose, and the more you dig around and screw with things, the more you discover that even things that seem pointless serve a real narrative purpose.
This game clearly won’t be for everyone. Honestly, it wasn’t even the type of game I normally play. The violence and dark humor are rather enjoyable, admittedly. It is a 7/10 experience that fans of this type of game will enjoy. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Sleep Awake is a psychological horror game from Blumhouse Games that they were kind enough to send me a copy of to check out. Now, most of you can probably figure out that Blumhouse Games is connected to Blumhouse Films. With that knowledge, you can probably figure you are in for a ride.
The story is simple: you play as Katja, a citizen of the last known city on Earth. Everyone is attempting to stay awake to avoid The Hush. The Hush is a weird phenomenon where anyone who sleeps disappears. Everyone in the world suffers from sleep deprivation; many can’t tell the difference between reality and make-believe. Some are running different types of scientific experiments to stay awake, and others swear pain is the saving grace for staying awake.
I won’t go more into the story than that because this is a game you HAVE to experience with as little knowledge as possible to truly enjoy. Suffice it to say if you see the trailers or enjoy Blumhouse movies, there is a good chance you will enjoy the game.
Instead, I want to focus on the gameplay and music. First, the music. Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails does music for this bad boy, and it is truly worth listening to. Each track lends itself to truly making the environment as eerie as possible when it needs to be, and when it doesn’t need to be, you feel like the world is as empty as you would imagine it to be. It isn’t the best music in gaming lately, but it is up there.
The gameplay itself is nice. The Puzzles aren’t hard for no reason, but they also don’t insult your intelligence. The maps leave you with room to explore without feeling empty and needlessly big. Stealth sections can be a challenge, but I never felt like the game shoehorned me into following an exact route or getting killed by a cheap enemy. Speaking of death, I never died and lost a ton of progress.
The game admittedly isn’t for everyone, but for people in this niche crowd, it is an 8/10 experience. So turn down the lights, and prepare to get creeped out. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the follow up to Superman (2025). Milly Alcock was great in her cameo and her sassy, drunken badass persona from her cousin’s movie is on full display here I do love that we instantly know she’s nothing like Clark. I think it’s also cool her first solo movie is a space adventure. Jason Momoa looks perfectly as the main man himself, cosmic bounty hunter Lobo. I’m pretty excited to see more and dive into Kara’s story more. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
Not going to lie, Control 2 stole the game awards for me. Alan Wake 2 was one of the best horror game experiences I’ve had since Dead Space (2023) so I was insanely pumped for this surprise. I love the nightmarish Dr Strange vibe. The combat looks sort of souls like but with the gravity, reality shattering creativity of the first Control. Visually the game looks nuts in the best way. I’m absolutely keeping an eye out on Control 2. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
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