
<p>Things are looking up for developers of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/deceit-2/" title="Deceit 2 for Xbox Series X">Deceit 2</a>, the sequel to the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/deceit/" title="Deceit for PC">hit asymmetrical horror title</a>. World Makers has confirmed that they recently secured $4 million in funding for the development of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/deceit-2/" title="Deceit 2 for PlayStation 5">Deceit 2</a>.</p>

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<p>The London-based studio acquired the new investment from <a href="https://www.makersfund.com/">Makers Fund</a>. The venture capital firm's interests include entertainment and content production.</p>

<p>News about the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/world-makers/">World Makers</a>' recent fund acquisition also came when they were set to launch <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/deceit-2/" title="Deceit 2 for PC">Deceit 2</a>. Developers have yet to reveal details, including tentative release dates. However, they said they would welcome players to try the game later this year for a closed beta test.</p>

<p>With new funds now available for Deceit 2, World Makers CEO James Thompson announced that the company is looking to expand its workforce. The gaming development team has already begun to look for new members.</p> 

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<p>Deceit, the original game, requires players to use strategic thinking and social deduction to escape three zones populated by innocent and infected players. They must use their wits to figure out who among them is infected, while the infected must deceive and eliminate the innocents without being detected.</p>

<p><q>Our strong partnership with our investors allows us to continue forward with our development vision and increase staffing resources as we near the launch of Deceit 2,</q> said Thompson. World Makers has already opened positions for various departments working on Deceit 2. The move has been well-received by investors from Makers Fund, who are backing the game's development. </p>

<p><q>We can't wait to bring Deceit 2 to a global PC and console audience, as well as exciting future titles from World Makers,</q> said Archie Stonehill, an investor at Makers Fund.</p>

<p>Deceit 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to the 2017 horror-deduction game Deceit. Unlike its predecessor, the upcoming game will be designed to support cross-platform play. It will also be World Makers' title to get ported to consoles.</p>

<p>Deceit 2 will feature brand-new gameplay mechanics to allow for a <strong>"more tense and suspicious atmosphere,"</strong> developers described. <q>[It] will be a rich social deception sandbox that will connect players on PC and console via crossplay,</q> they added.</p>


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Deceit 2 to support cross-platform play and console ports.

World Makers Secures $4M for Deceit Sequel

<h2>Watch the full presentation</h2>
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<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/minekos-night-market/">Mineko's Night Market</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Adventure &mdash; September 26, 2023</em></p>

<p>Have you heard about the Myth of Nikko, the Cat God who was driven away by greed?
Years later, the village's night market is thriving. Craft or explore the lands to find things to sell.
There's so many things to do at the night market. Like watching boy band performances, joining parades, and winning the cat race.
This game celebrates Japanese culture, friendship, tradition, and cats.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/my-time-at-sandrock/">My time at Sandrock</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Simulation, RPG Summer &mdash; 2023</em></p>

This is the sequel to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/my-time-at-portia/">My time at Portia</a>. This one takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. But everything is still cute and wholesome. <p>This one's for those who love crafting, farming, exploring, and role-playing.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/plateup/">PlateUp!</a></h3>
<p><em>Simulation, Strategy, Multiplayer &mdash; October 2023</em></p>

<p>If there's one thing restaurant management games we've played has taught us... is that the kitchen, and front of house can be very stressful places. This one's no different. Arrange your workplace to make everything at least a little bit easier. If all else fails, bring in up to 3 of your friends to manage this culinary venture with you!</p>

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<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/quilts-and-cats-of-calico/">Quilts and Cats of Calico</a></h3>
<p><em>Board, Cozy, Multiplayer &mdash; Fall 2023</em></p>

<p>Based on Calico, the board game, this game will have you make a beautiful quilt with up to 3 fellow cat lovers.
Your quilts will attract cute kitties, who you can then pet, and dress up. </p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/rift-of-the-necrodancer/">Rift of the Necrodancer</a></h3>
<p><em>Rhythm, Action, Single-player &mdash; 2023</em></p>

<p>This is a rocking spin off of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/crypt-of-the-necrodancer-nintendo-switch-edition/">Crypt of the Necrodancer</a>. Beat enemies by staying on beat. This one is seriously making me miss guitar hero, a little bit more.</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/a-little-to-the-left-cupboards-drawers/">A little to the left: Cupboards and Drawers DLC</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Puzzle &mdash; June 2023</em></p>


<p>There are 25 new levels for this adorable puzzle game. It's a game where you arrange household objects so they're all tidy and/or they reveal a beautiful pattern. The DLC's theme is around drawers, hidden compartments, and finding surprises. Oh, and watch out for the cute kitty who likes to mess your progress up.</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/shovel-knight-pocket-dungeon-puzzlers-pack/">Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Puzzler's Pack DLC</a></h3>
<p><em>Puzzle, Adventure, Action &mdash; Spring 2023</em></p>


<p>This <strong>FREE DLC</strong> will give Pocket Dungeon players two new characters to play as. Plus, more puzzle challenges, new relics, and run modifiers to collect in Castle Quandary.</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/cult-of-the-lamb/">Cult of the Lamb: Relics of the Old Faith Update</a></h3>
<p><em>Action, Simulation &mdash; April 24, 2023</em></p>

<p>This is a FREE update for Cult of the Lamb. It's complete with remixed dungeons, new game modes like permadeath, and more!</p>

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<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/animal-well/">Animal Well</a></h3>
<p><em>Platfomer, Single-Player, Metroidvania &mdash; 2024</em></p>

<p>This game looks like a pixel fan's dream. You play in a labyrinth filled with strange things, majestic animals, and treasure!</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/crime-oclock/">Crime O-Clock</a></h3>
<p><em>Puzzle, Adventure, Point & Click &mdash; June 30, 2023</em></p>

<p>In this game, you solve crimes, travel through time, and possibly change the future?</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/teslagrad-2/">Teslagrad 2</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/teslagrad-remastered/">Teslagrad Remastered</a></h3>
<p><em>Metroidvania, Platformer, Puzzle &mdash; April 19, 2023</em></p>

<p>These are not electric powers, these are electro-magnetic powers. That's right, in Teslagrad 2, we are dealing with lots of physics puzzles. Like the first game, the sequel takes place in a Scandinavian inspired world, filled with creatures from norse lore.</p>


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/shadows-over-loathing/">Shadows Over Loathing</a></h3>
<p><em>RPG, Adventure, Point & Click &mdash; April 19, 2023</em></p>

<p>Stick-man games are back, and this one is promising to be as goofy AF. Shadows Over Loathing contains mobsters, monsters, and mysteries!</p>

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<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/blasphemous-2/">Blasphemous 2</a></h3>
<p><em>Action, Platformer &mdash; Summer 2023</em></p>

<p>This sequel takes place immediately after the events of the Wounds of Eventide update from the first game.  The Penitent one awakens in a strange new land.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/oxenfree-ii-lost-signals/">Oxenfree II: The Lost Signals</a></h3>
<p><em>Puzzle, Horror, Point & Click &mdash; July 12, 2023</em></p>

<p>Riley returns to her hometown, the coastal town of Camena.  Strange things happen here and it’s up to her to investigate the supernatural mysteries of this strange place.  How she deals with the bizarre horrors in the present may change how this story ends.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/paper-trail/">Paper trail</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Puzzle, Casual &mdash; August 2023</em></p>

<p>Reveal the way by folding the map. A paper trail! Get it? Also you play as a character named Paige. The puns never stop!
This puzzle game is filled with beautiful artwork, and a story about leaving home.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/little-kitty-big-city/">Little Kitty, Big City</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Adventure, Simulation &mdash; 2024</em></p>

<p>We will never grow tired with the abundance of cat themed games. While stray was a bit dark, at times, this street cat's adventures are nothing short of cute. Is this the ultimate cat simulator? Maybe.</p> 

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/chants-of-sennaar/">Chants of Sennaar</a></h3>
<p><em>Cozy, Adventure, Puzzle &mdash; September 5, 2023</em></p>

<p>This game is inspired by the story of the tower of Babel. This is a land divided by language barriers. But it has been foretold that a Traveler will break down walls and restore the balance.</p>

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<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/brotato/">Brotato</a></h3>
<p><em>Roguelike, RPG, Action &mdash; 2023</em></p>

<p>Brotato is the sole survivor after his spaceship lands on a hostile alien planet. Help him survive the hordes of aliens as he waits for his fellow potato buddies to rescue him.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/escape-academy/">Escape Academy: The Complete Edition</a></h3>
<p><em>Co-op, Puzzle, Adventure &mdash; Fall 2023</em></p>

<p>This is where the best escape artists go to school.  Hack servers, solve puzzles, and escape more than 20 masterfully hand crafted rooms.</p>  

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/five-nights-at-freddys-security-breach/">Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach</a></h3>
<p><em>Survival, Horror, Single-player &mdash; April 19, 2023</em></p>

<p>A young boy got trapped in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex.  Freddy Himself is helping him survive five nights in this deranged pizzeria. </p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/bomb-rush-cyberfunk/">Bomb Rush Cyberpunk</a></h3>
<p><em>Platformer, Adventure, Single-player &mdash; August 18, 2023</em></p>

<p>Red has an AI robohead.  Together with the Bomb Rush Crew, they slowly discover who it was that cut off his head.</p>


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All indie gems we'll all be playing soon!

Nintendo Indie World Showcase: Full List of Unveiled Indie Games

<p>In this video, we highlight the highest-rated of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/new/" title="New PS5 games">all new PlayStation 5 games</a>, released between January and March of this year. You can find the full ranking on our page for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/best/2023/" title="Best PS5 games of 2023">Best PS5 games of 2023</a>.</p>

<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/one-piece-odyssey/" title="One Piece Odyssey PS5 game">One Piece Odyssey</a></h2>

<p>We start off this list with an anime franchise that has never stopped sailing since. The power of friendship only gets stronger with each passing story arc. In Odyssey, the Strawhat Pirates adapt to the turn-based mechanics from JRPGs. This is a game built for One Piece fans. It comes with an original story that complements Luffy and the gang’s main quest. As far as fanservice goes, Odyssey didn’t give us much. It’s been criticized for its ‘safe’ approach to story and combat. Nonetheless, anyone who’s been following Oda’s long-running series can find something to enjoy here. It gets a playscore of 7.57 </p>

<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/forspoken/" title="Forspoken PS5 game">Forspoken</a></h2>

<p>It’s sad to see a game developed by talented people go to waste. Forspoken’s ambitious design was its first mistake. It was just too much for everyone working on the game, and the result was a middling isekai experience. While the game does offer fun moments, notably in its stylish real-time combat, its flaws are all over the place. The story isn’t engaging, the protagonist doesn’t stop talking, and its open-world is devoid of activity. It was a commercial flop, but it doesn’t mean that it’s a bad game. It just didn’t live up to everyone’s expectations. </p>

<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/wild-hearts/" title="Wild Hearts PS5 game">Wild Hearts</a></h2>

<p>EA’s attempt at a Monster Hunter clone was a welcome surprise for fans of CAPCOM’s franchise. Wild Hearts did one important thing that the MH series hasn’t done yet: Crossplay. That means you’ll save a lot of time and money playing with friends on whatever platform you have. Another strong feature from Wild Hearts is its Karakuri system. Building gadgets and gizmos in a snap changes the feel of the multiplayer. This offers a dynamic gameplay experience when hunting monsters. But with all these improvements, most of the game follows the exact monster-hunting formula. It still has a lot of time to cook, and its potential isn’t squandered yet. A playscore of 7.75. </p>

<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/wo-long-fallen-dynasty/" title="Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS5 game">Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty</a></h2>

<p>Moving away from their traditional souls-like formula, the guys behind Nioh pay homage to FromSoftware’s Sekiro. What it achieved was something familiar, yet unique. The parrying system isn’t as crisp as its inspiration, but it’s one of the rare games to fully scratch that Sekiro itch. Its Chinese setting also offers something interesting. Anyone deep into Chinese history might recognize some of the warriors. In Wo Long, they’re given a fantasy twist. Overall, with a playscore of 7.97, Wo Long is a decent action RPG that has its own identity, but fails to do more than that. </p>

<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/hogwarts-legacy/" title="Hogwarts Legacy PS5 game">Hogwarts Legacy</a></h2>

<p>The Wizarding World continues and it was a commercial success. Hogwarts Legacy is what everyone wished for since the first Harry Potter movie: a full-fledged video game where you can be a student at Hogwarts. Casting spells, doing Herbology, and exploring the megastructure that is Hogwarts is a fantastic experience. Hogwarts Legacy truly captures what it’s like to live in this bizarre yet beautiful magical world. There’s no word on a DLC yet, but players on last-gen consoles like the PS4 and Switch are looking forward to the release this year. </p>

<h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/octopath-traveler-ii/" title="OCTOPATH TRAVELER II PS5 game">OCTOPATH TRAVELER II</a></h2>

<p>The sequel to Square Enix’s RPG with eight characters, each telling their own story. It’s a huge improvement from the original, it improved the series’ turn-based combat, as well as its party system. That means the character interactions are more natural than ever. It’s evident they spent a lot of time in the writing department with each individual’s fascinating backstories. Apart from that, its 2.5D visual style has also been polished, adding more life to its gorgeous and massive world. </p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/dead-space-remake/" title="Dead Space (2023) PS5 game">Dead Space (2023)</a></h2>

<p>Isaac Clarke returns, and so are the terrifying Necromorphs. Dead Space Remake proves that there’s still a place for survival horror in the modern gaming market. With improved lighting, atmosphere, and gameplay, everything inside the USG Ishimura is a claustrophobic lovecraftian nightmare. There’s always fear lurking in every corner, so it’s best you prepare your plasma cutter. With its success, let’s hope we’ll see a remake of the next two games of the series! </p>

<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/resident-evil-4-remake/" title="Resident Evil 4 (2023) PS5 game">Resident Evil 4 (2023)</a></h2>

<p>Two survival horror classics are a major success this year. Resident Evil 4 takes the cake as the strongest contender for Game of the Year with its impressive 1:1 adaptation of the original. Not only is it faithful to its source material, it adds a few details that make Leon and Ashley’s journey worthwhile. From seamless exploration, tight combat, and effective scares, RE4 is a fantastic return for CAPCOM’s long-running horror series. Just recently, a free DLC added The Mercenaries update. Bringing in a fresh yet familiar arcade goodness as breathing room away from the main campaign.  </p>


Quarterly update of the top PS5 games of this year.

Best PS5 Games of 2023 (First quarter)

<p>This video ranks all the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/new/" title="New pc games">newly-released PC games</a> based on their playscore. These are games launched in the first quarter of this year, from January to March. For the complete, updated list, visit our dedicated for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/2023/" title="Best PC games of 2023">Best PC games of 2023</a>.</p>

<h2>10. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/the-last-spell/" title="The Last Spell PC game">The Last Spell</a></h2>

<p>A tactical RPG with roguelike elements. These mutated freaks will terrorize your last bastion if you don’t play your cards right. The Last Spell’s mix of genres and procedurally generated levels make room for replay value and unpredictability. If you enjoy XCOM and Into The Breach, The Last Spell offers the same turn-based strategy challenge with  a gameplay curve that pushes your micromanagement skills to the test.</p>

<h2>9. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/dead-space-remake/" title="Dead Space (2023) PC game">Dead Space (2023)</a></h2>

<p>2023 is the year of Remakes. This Dead Space is a complete reimagining of the 2008 title, protagonist Isaac Clarke’s first encounter with the Necromorph infestation. Everything from the original is streamlined for modern audiences. But this modern touch also adds  a new layer to the game’s atmosphere. Not only that, the USG Ishimura is revamped for better backtracking. Going from point A to point B is a little less frustrating. Plasma Cutter can also solve most of your problems. </p>

<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/season/" title="SEASON: A letter to the future PC game">SEASON: A letter to the future</a></h2>

<p>More of an emotional experience than a game. SEASON is a meditative journey about life and feelings are its main goal. Grab a bicycle and write down the everyday details of the world around you. With its rich landscape and unique storytelling, you can immerse yourself in this almost therapeutic adventure. </p>

<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/dredge/" title="Dredge PC game">Dredge</a></h2>

<p>This looks like a simple job of getting a huge catch from the deep waters. But it’s definitely more than that. It’s a fishing game with a horror twist. There are mysteries scattered all over the place, with each of them shaping the dark history of the world. Explore the fictional archipelago and fish for answers. If you’re afraid of the deep water, tread carefully.</p>

<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/octopath-traveler-ii/" title="OCTOPATH TRAVELER II PC game">OCTOPATH TRAVELER II</a></h2>

<p>The sequel to the multinarrative RPG with eight characters telling the story. You won’t have to play the first game since it’s a whole new story with fresh faces, each with new troubled pasts to uncover. Octopath Traveler II improves the series’ turn-based combat, as well as its party system. That means the character interactions are more natural than ever. Apart from that, its visual style has also been polished. Just like a sequel should. </p>

<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/paranormasight-the-seven-mysteries-of-honjo/" title="PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo PC game">PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo</a></h2>

<p>A visual novel story about a grueling murder mystery. Dive deeper into the truth behind this haunted ghost story set in 20th Century Japan. It gets you deeply invested in its central horror mystery. From a high-school girl seeking the truth from her dead friend, to a mother out for revenge from her son’s death, Paranormasight takes its time building its characters. The layers to its story get increasingly interesting once you pick up clues scattered all around the game. </p>

<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/a-space-for-the-unbound/" title="A Space for The Unbound PC game">A Space for The Unbound</a></h2>

<p>Featured on our best PC games to play on low-end hardware, A Space For The Unbound is a mesmerizing adventure. Made by Indonesian developers, you can tell everything is crafted around their culture. It’s not trying to be the next big thing in the gaming market. Instead, it takes it slow, pulling you deeper into its vibrant world teeming with beauty and heartaches.</p>

<h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hi-fi-rush/" title="Hi-Fi RUSH PC game">Hi-Fi RUSH</a></h2>

<p>Tango Gameworks’ latest IP doesn’t follow in the footsteps of its horror title, The Evil Within. This is a <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/hack-and-slash/" title="Best Hack and Slash Games">hack and slash game</a>, a lot like  Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. With vibrant animations that reminds us of the Scott Pilgrim movie. Hi-Fi RUSH’s energetic combat is powered by the game’s rhythmic twist. Beat your enemies to the beat. This take on character action adds a unique depth to the gameplay, which gets progressively challenging in later levels. </p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/pizza-tower/" title="Pizza Tower PC game">Pizza Tower</a></h2>

<p>A sleeper hit driver by the power of memes. Pizza Tower is a 2D platformer that feels like a fever dream you just can’t get out of. It’s also a great game to play on low-end hardware! The platforming can be a little challenging. You’re going to need quick reflexes and the patience to master the controls. It’s not easy, but the game’s overall goofiness might make up for the frustration.</p>

<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/resident-evil-4-remake/" title="Resident Evil 4 Remake PC game">Resident Evil 4 Remake</a></h2>

<p>Considered one of the best Remakes so far and it’s selling like hotcakes. This is a full fledged remake of the 2005 GameCube title and it’s looking really good. It’s the right mix of horror, action, and comedy. Scoring high 9s and 10s, this Remake pushes what CAPCOM can do with their classic titles. From improved combat, seamless mission design, and terrifying atmosphere. It’s a culmination of all things great about the original RE4, and made even better with surprises packed in every corner. The future of the series looks great, and we can’t wait for the RE5 Remake in the future. </p>


The best games released between January to March of this year.

Top 10 New PC Games of 2023 (First quarter)

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/blooming-business-casino/">Blooming Business: Casino</a>, a game where anthropomorphic characters gather in a casino, gets a launch date.</p>

<p>Indie game developer <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/homo-ludens/">Homo Ludens</a> and publisher <a href="https://curvegames.com/">Curve Games</a> have confirmed that Blooming Business: Casino will drop on May 23. The game will be available for PC gaming enthusiasts who love sim management games.</p>

<p>In Blooming Business: Casino, players become budding tycoons. Their goal is to revive a run-down casino and ensure the business gets maximum profit. This means they also need to entertain their clients, arrest troublemakers, and manage bartending employees, to name a few.</p>

<p>But creators from Homo Ludens said they want to set their project apart from typical casino-themed games. <q>It focuses on stories every time you play,</q> said Paul Blachère, Creative Director at Homo Ludens.</p>

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<p>The French-based game developer revealed that players could expect various story-driven interactions. These include <strong>"satirical narrative twists"</strong> and backstories of each character they meet.</p>

<p><q>We're not trying to simulate the casino per se as we're trying to emulate the idea of (running a) casino,</q> Blachère added. Homo Ludens also promised to introduce a refreshing take on the management simulation genre with Blooming Business: Casino. <q>And then Las Vegas, it's just a colorful place. And a lot of things happen there,</q> said Blachère.</p>

<p>On top of its main campaign, Blooming Business: Casino will allow gamers to play it in sandbox mode. The sandbox mode contains two options, the creative and endless modes.</p>

<p><q>Unlike the campaign, players can customize casino types, items, decorations, and casino games when playing the sandbox mode,</q> developers said.</p>

<p>Development for Blooming Business: Casino spanned roughly two years. Homo Ludens had opened multiple demos and playtests before announcing the game's release date.</p> 


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<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/endless-dungeon/" title="Endless Dungeon PC">Endless Dungeon</a> fans will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on the highly anticipated game. A month before its expected launch, developers from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/amplitude-studios/">Amplitude Studios</a> announced that they would delay Endless Dungeon's debut.</p>

<p>Instead of this May 18, the Paris-based studio decided to do an October release. In a press release, Amplitude said the upcoming game would head to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/endless-dungeon/" title="Endless Dungeon PC">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/endless-dungeon/" title="Endless Dungeon on Xbox Series X">Xbox</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/endless-dungeon/" title="Endless Dungeon on PlayStation 5">PlayStation consoles</a> on October 19. Its <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/endless-dungeon/" title="Endless Dungeon on Nintendo Switch">Nintendo Switch</a> version will come out later, the details of which have yet to be revealed.</p>

<p>Romain de Waubert, General Manager and CCO of Amplitude Studios, said they decided to have more time to polish the game. <q>We want to ensure we have time for the game to reach its full potential,</q> the Amplitude executive wrote. According to de Waubert, player feedback helped them reevaluate their decision to do a May launch for the game. <q>The feedback we've received across our OpenDev sessions so far has proved to us that we truly have something special on our hands,</q> he explained.</p>

<p>Amplitude has also provided a more detailed explanation in a separate blog published on their <a href="https://endlessdungeon.game/">official website</a>.</p>

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<p>Associate Producer Antoine Ducharme revealed several reasons behind the postponement of Endless Dungeon's launch. These included the need for improvements in Meta Progression, Economy, Balancing, and Multiplayer mode. Ducharme also said they would spend the coming months addressing bugs.</p>

<p><q>We hope that you understand that decisions like this are never easy to make,</q> he added.</p>

<p>In the meantime, Amplitude will give away free extra content and items to make up for the delay. They also promised to bring unique skins for players who pre-purchased the game and the first to purchase it upon release.</p>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/endless-dungeon/">Endless Dungeon</a> is the successor to the roguelike title Dungeon of the Endless. Publishing giants Sega and Amplitude Studios first revealed the game's development at The Game Awards 2020. / ###</p>


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<p>Fantastic news for fans of the hit motorcycle racing game RIDE.</p>

<p>RIDE will be making a historic race this year as it sets to release its fifth installment, which will welcome more players than ever before. Milestone has announced that <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/ride-5/" title="RIDE 5 for PC">RIDE 5</a> will be released on <strong>August 24, 2023</strong>. This time, the upcoming game will be playable not only on PCs but also on next-generation consoles.</p>

<p><q>As the first New Gen only <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/milestone-srl/">Milestone</a> title, it will be available on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/ride-5/">PlayStation 5</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/ride-5/">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/ride-5/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/ride-5/">Steam/Epic</a> starting August 24,</q> Milestone wrote in a press release. With the support of modern technology, the Milan-based game studio has vowed to bring in “a new, stunning level of realism and lifelike experiences.” <q>[So we can] deliver the most authentic and exciting riding simulation ever,</q> they added.</p>

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<p>Milestone has also revealed more new additions for Ride 5 as part of their promise to introduce a <strong>“more immersive”</strong> gameplay. They confirmed that they will be reintroducing the Split-Screen feature in the game.</p>

<p><q>Finally, strongly requested by the community, for the first time since <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/ride-2/">RIDE 2</a> the Split-screen is back to let players challenge their friends, side by side on the couch,</q> Milestone said. Aside from the split-screen's comeback, developers will also roll out a Dynamic Weather System in order to generate a realistic weather change during changes.</p>

<p>They have also made some upgrades to the game's visuals and motorbike mechanics. Ride 5 will have 3D volumetric clouds in its Sky System, a departure from the 2D art made in the previous titles.</p>

<p>In terms of gameplay options, Ride 5 will have a Career Mode. The Career Mode will feature a narrator, and at least 10 rivals whom the players will be competing with.</p>

<p>The first installment of RIDE came out in 2015. / ### </p>


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Ride Makes History as it Races to Next-Gen Consoles for 5th Installment

<p>Christmas came early for fans of the popular "My Little Pony"-inspired platform fighter <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/thems-fightin-herds/">Them's Fightin' Herds</a>. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/genre/indie/" title="list of indie games on PC">Indie game</a> developer <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/mane6-inc/">Mane6</a>, on April 12, dropped its second <em>downloadable content (DLC)</em> for Them's Fightin' Herd. The bundle contains not only a new character but also a brand new stage as well.</p>

<p>Publisher Modus Games announced that players can now get their hands on Stronghoof the Reindeer. Stronghoof is the ninth character to join Them's Fightin' Herds. As a snow-loving ungulate, he possesses ice-based attacks, as developers described. Stronghoof also has a sidekick, a winter sprite named Vetr.</p>

<p>Players can get Stronghoof as a standalone item for £4.99. They may also have him by buying the game's Season 1 Pass. The current pass contains four additional characters, with Stronghoof being the second.</p>

<p>Aside from a new character, fans of Them's Fightin' Herds would also be delighted to know that the latest DLC contains a new stage called the Reine Ramparts.</p>

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<p>Them's Fightin' Herds was first launched for PC in 2020. The then nine-member team of Mane6 teamed up with renowned animator and writer Lauren Faust to develop the game's character designs.</p>

<p>In 2021, developers ported it to Linux and macOS. But due to the game's popularity, Mane6 expanded it further to include consoles.</p>

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<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/floating-islands-of-nucifera/">Floating Islands of Nucifera</a>, an indie shopkeeping game that takes players into the skies, got an Early Access launch.Odooh Games, a one-person development team, announced that Floating Islands of Nucifera went live on April 11 for PC devices. An <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/" title="Xbox Series X games">Xbox</a> version is expected before 2023 ends, the developer added.</p>

<p>The Nebraska-based studio estimated that the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/genre/early-access/">Early Access</a> mode for the Floating Islands of Nucifera would last up to a year and a half. <q>My hope is that all the work I've put into this game so far is enough to convey its potential for the full release,</q> it said.</p>

<p>Floating Islands of Nucifera’s target release date was February 2022. Citing "extensive work needed," the developer decided to postpone its launch. The game is an <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/open-world/" title="Best open world games">open-world</a>, shopkeeping game that takes place in the titular fantasy world of Nucifera. Its main story campaign involves the protagonist's quest to rebuild their family legacy, including a business, in the skies.</p>

<p>Players control Rosanna, the daughter of an esteemed merchant and wizard, who sets sail for Nucifera. Aside from shopkeeping, the game features other elements. These included open-world exploration and turn-based strategic combat.</p>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/odooh-games/">Odooh Games</a> first designed Floating Islands of Nucifera as a shopkeeper game for virtual reality (VR). However, the team later decided the genre would be better suited for PC.</p>

<p><q>After developing two shopkeep games for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/vr/">VR</a>, I realized the shopkeep game genre is better off for PC,</q> the developer explained. In the meantime, Odooh Games has promised to deliver more content in the coming weeks. According to the developer, they planned on rolling out two major updates. <q>As of now, the game is playable with some story progression, and there are a lot more features to come. I will also add features based on the community's suggestions,</q> it added. / ### </p>

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Indie Game 'Floating Islands of Nucifera' Takes Players to the Skies in Early Access Launch

<p>Developers of the Scottish-themed colony builder <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/clanfolk/">Clanfolk</a> just launched their latest major update. <a href="https://hoodedhorse.com/">Hooded Horse</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/minmax-games-ltd/">MinMax Games</a> confirmed that "Hunters and Hunted" for Clanfolk went live on April 11. "Hunters and Hunted" is the game's 10th content update since its Early Access launch last year.</p>

<p>As its title suggests, players can expect an upgraded hunting experience. It also highlighted hunting as a <strong>"crucial part in 14th-century Scottish highlands,"</strong> developers said.</p> 

<p>Andrew Hume of MinMax Games said it took them "10 intense weeks" to design and release the latest update for Clanfolk. <q>I am thrilled to get this update moved to the default branch,</q> Hume wrote on Steam. He said they modified the Sneak, Movement, Visibility, and Flee Task mechanics. Developers also added a new task called "Finish Off," which kills downed animals without firing more arrows. In Hunters and Hunted, players can also hunt down more animals, like migratory deer. They can spot these critters at the map's edges, MinMax Games said.</p>

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<p>The newest update also brings new wildlife like foxes, rabbits, and wolves. Wolves were designed to "compete for food," according to Hume. They can also kill deer and "steal livestock that strays too far from the village." Wolves can also attack humans, but only if they are wounded or hungry.</p>

<p>Clanfolk also brought a new addition to the game, a deerhound. Deerhounds can help players protect their territories from wolves and sneaky foxes.</p>

<p><q>Deerhounds were the go-to companion in 1300's Scotland,</q> explained Hume, who revealed that his Standard Poodle was the inspiration. <q>They were an essential hunting tool, they could protect the homestead, and were also just fun to cuddle,</q> he added.</p>

<p>In the meantime, MinMax Games said players could expect more content updates in the coming weeks. Clanfolk launched via Early Access on PCs in July 2022. The game received praise from gamers, who noted its environment. Others even compared it to the hit sci-fi colony builder <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/rimworld/">Rimworld</a>, but it was more peaceful and relaxed.</p>

<p>Clanfolk received an aggregate gamer score of 9.3, based on 1,570 reviews. ###</p>


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