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Loot, Lava, and Lich Invasions: Darkhaven’s Playable Demo Just Dropped

The game formerly known as Moonbeast has officially shed its skin and re-emerged as Darkhaven, and the best part is that we finally get to touch it. The team at…

Chris February 19, 2026

Retro-Games

Dungeons, Dragons, and Dual-Wielding: Why Darkstone Still Slays

Release Date: July 31, 1999 Developer: Delphine Software Get It On: GOG The 3D Contender That Almost Toppled Diablo In the late 90s, the Action RPG world was dominated by…

Chris February 18, 2026

Retro-Games

Beyond the Shadow of Diablo: Why Nox Still Rules

Release Date: January 31, 2000 Developer: Westwood Studios Get It On: GOG Back in the year 2000, if you weren't clicking your mouse into oblivion playing Diablo II, you were…

Chris February 17, 2026

Gaming News

Retribution, Relics, and Rat-Men: Titan Quest II is the Mythological Sequel of Our Dreams

It has been nearly two decades since the original cult classic Titan Quest redefined what a historical ARPG could look like, proving that you didn't need a dark, gothic cathedral…

Chris February 9, 2026

Gaming News

Torchlight: Infinite — The Weekend Warrior’s ARPG

If you’re a fan of the "loot-splosion" genre, you’ve probably spent your fair share of time clicking on demons in Diablo or getting lost in the massive talent trees of…

Chris January 11, 2026

Gaming News

Deep Dive: Moon Beast Productions and “The Alternative Path”

For decades, fans of Diablo II have wondered: What if the ARPG genre hadn't moved toward the linear, "menu-driven" endgame of modern titles? Moon Beast Productions is the answer to…

Chris January 1, 2026