Review: Hordes of Hunger (Early Access)
Developer – Hyperstrange Publisher – Kwalee Platforms – PC (previewed) Review copy given by publisher NOTE: The following game is being reviewed in an Early Access State, the game may change after the release of this review, this review reflects the game at the time of publishing. When the land has fallen to a curse, it falls to one woman to fight back. The Beast is a dangerous being who emerged from an unknown location and cursed the local area. Many have fallen but Mirah, a resident of the local village, resolves to fight back. Thanks to her father’s sacrifice that allows her to evade death, she continually battles against the Beast’s forces without fear. With the help of some allies, she may regain some of what she has lost. You fight in large arenas like a town square, a cathedral, or a forest that give you lots of area to move. Mirah gets a random set of objectives that she must complete, whether it’s fighting off enemies or protecting targets. As Mirah completes objectives, the number of enemies and their strength begins to increase. Thankfully, Mirah gains levels after defeating enemies, helping her grow and defeat bigger threats. Hordes of Hunger eases you into combat by only giving you a few enemies at first. It’s easy to fight off single enemies but the numbers start to grow. More powerful enemies appear and you must have the right skills to fend them off. Not every skill is a benefit and you must decide whether the investment is worthwhile in the long run. It’s not different from other roguelites in that regard. Every time you level up, you gain three skills. These are chosen at random and offer a physical, elemental, or magical benefit. This lets you modify your playstyle to fit strategies that work for you. Right now there is a great incentive to obtain elemental skills since they take out enemies without you having to do anything. However, every skill can work in your favor if you know how to utilize it in combat. Despite that, the lack of balance or variety does make it hard to justify non-elemental builds. What helps Hordes of Hunger stand out is the ability to retreat between waves in case you aren’t confident in your skills. Maybe you had a bad roll or are overwhelmed by enemies and need to retreat. You can always return to Sanctuary (your home base) to recover and try again. While you start from the beginning, it’s helpful to accumulate resources while you are learning how to play. As Mirah completes objectives and areas, she meets new characters who add to the existing cast. Each character teaches you more about what happened and are vital to understanding the story. Some of your objectives also reference the past and show you just how the Beast rapidly changed the land. This also incentivizes you to return to previously completed areas as there is something new to learn or someone to find. Hordes of Hunger still feels like other action roguelites at the moment but it does have a good foundation. If you need a dark fantasy action game that lets you develop your character, this will fill that niche. The story has room to grow, more skills to add or balance, and new enemy types to engage you in combat. Even though the game isn’t complete yet, there’s still enough to let you have a solid roguelite experience.
Overwatch 2 is getting a crossover with Street Fighter 6
During EVO Japan 2025, Blizzard made a surprising appearance with an Overwatch 2 announcement. They announced that Overwatch 2 will be collaborating with Street Fighter 6, bringing iconic characters from Capcom’s major fighting game to the world of Overwatch. The Street Fighter 6 event will bring eight new skins, a variety of cosmetics, and rewards. The collaboration will go live in Overwatch 2 on May 20, 2025, across all available platforms. There will be 8 hero skins coming to Overwatch 2 as part of the Street Fighter 6 collaboration. Hanzo x Ryu Juno x Chun-Li Kiriko x Juri Widowmaker x Cammy Zenyatta x Dhalsim Soldier: 76 x Guile Winston x Blanka Sigma x M. Bison The price of any of the skins or item bundles has not been revealed, and how long this will last for. The new trailer is just under two minutes long, and it showcases all of what to expect. Is this the collab Overwatch needed? Source: Esports Illustrated
Fallout Season 2 has wrapped production
When the Fallout Television Show was released in April 2024, it became one of the most popular video game adaptations. It inspired millions to dive into the Fallout games for the first time or to go back and replay them. It was #1 worldwide at one point on Prime, and Season 2 started filming in late 2024. On Thursday, May 8, 2025 the official Fallout on Prime X (Twitter) account shared that Fallout Season 2 has officially wrapped production. Achievement unlocked! Fallout Season 2 has wrapped production. pic.twitter.com/cbLNCvLLRB — FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) May 8, 2025 It was teased by Walton Goggins a few weeks ago that Fallout Season 2 is on another level and that is major levels above the first season. There will be some new faces with Season 2, including Macaulay Culkin, but we still don’t know what his role will be in the show. It was reported when Season 1 came out that Fallout creators see the show getting at least five seasons. The new season was last projected to release this year, but Prime or Bethesda have yet to confirm, and there has not been a trailer yet. What we do know is that Fallout Season 2 will have the New Vegas setting, which should excite most fans.
Mafia: The Old Country releases August 8, 2025, for only $50
Today, 2K Games and Hangar 13 revealed the official gameplay trailer for Mafia: The Old Country while also confirming it will release on August 8, 2025. The game will cost just $49.99 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The gameplay reveal also came with more information. Hangar 13 confirmed that Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that “combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay.” There will also be a Deluxe Edition for Mafia: The Old Country, and that will cost $59.99 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The Deluxe Edition will include the Padrino Pack that features the “Lupara Speciale” Shotgun, “Vendetti Speciale” Pistol, “Immortale” Charm, “Padrino” Outfit, “Stiletto Speciale” Knife, “Eckhart Speciale” Limousine, and “Cosimo” Horse and Accessories. “Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Cosa Nostra in this immersive third-person action-adventure. “ Are you excited for Mafia: The Old Country? Source: BusinessWire
