2025’s Best Soulslike Is Free For PS Plus Subscribers This Month

PlayStation Plus subscribers have a great selection of games to look forward to in May, especially fans of challenging action games like the Souls series. There’s Nine Sols, a game inspired by Sekiro, and another free game that clearly takes its cues from the popular style established by FromSoftware, even if you’re strict about genre labels.

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10 Gothic TV Shows That Perfectly Capture The Dark, Romantic Genre

Although ‘gothic TV’ isn’t a clearly defined genre, recent shows have been remarkably good. Creators are really exploring what makes a story feel gothic and striving to deliver quality content. Whether it’s historical dramas based on classic tales or modern updates of gothic stories, there are many popular shows available, and some of the very best might be ones you haven’t even discovered yet.

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New Co-Op Open-World Game on Steam is a Hodgepodge of Monster Hunter, Dauntless, and BotW

Dauntless was a more approachable version of Monster Hunter, letting players defeat large creatures called Behemoths with quick, action-packed battles. Though initially popular – as not everyone enjoys Monster Hunter’s lengthy tracking, deliberate combat, and repetitive gameplay – Dauntless ultimately closed down like many online games. Monster Hunter Wilds had a good start, but a lack of new content caused many players to lose interest while waiting for expansions. Whether they’re Monster Hunter players looking for something fresh, Dauntless fans missing that game, or even Zelda enthusiasts seeking a different experience, many gamers might find Steam’s Farever appealing.

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GreedFall developer Spiders shuts down

So, I was really excited to hear that the DLC for GreedFall: The Dying World is still coming from Nacon, but Spiders has basically said that’ll be the last of it. It sounds like after this DLC, they’re done with new content for the game, which is a little sad to hear as a fan!

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Monster Hunter Outlanders Second Closed Beta Test Preview – A Radiant New Monster Hunter Experience

In Monster Hunter Outlanders, players become Adventurers venturing into Aesoland, a new and expansive region. They’ll team up with allies to solve the island’s secrets and hunt familiar monsters from the core Monster Hunter games. Aesoland is a remote island rich in a mysterious mineral called Radiantite, which plays a vital role in the lives of both the people and the monsters inhabiting the land. As Huang described, this connection is a key feature of Monster Hunter Outlanders.

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Greedfall and Steelrising developer Spiders look set to close their doors, according to a recent report

Nacon is currently starting the legal process to potentially close down Spiders, though sources at Origami say this is just a preliminary step for now. Origami also notes that most companies going through similar restructuring end up being fully liquidated. Nacon was reportedly trying to find a buyer by mid-April, but that deadline has passed without a deal.

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Elden Ring Collides With Baldur’s Gate 3 In Massive New Dark Fantasy RPG

A new role-playing game is coming soon that appears to take inspiration from popular titles like Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3. The game, showcased in a recent cinematic trailer on the PlayEOTU YouTube channel, looks dark, gritty, and intense. While a firm release date hasn’t been announced, the developers say it will be available soon.

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