Awesome Radical Gaming

Gaming news that is both awesome AND radical.

  • Valve’s latest Steam Controller made an immediate splash at launch, disappearing from the store shortly after orders opened. The new PC-focused gamepad went live on May 4 and quickly sold through its initial stock, with many buyers reporting that the device became unavailable in roughly half an hour. For players who had been waiting for…

    Steam Controller Sells Out Within Minutes
  • Double Fine, the Microsoft-owned studio known for Psychonauts 2 as well as newer projects like Kiln and Keeper, is moving to unionize. The effort marks another notable step in the broader labor movement across major game companies, and it arrives during a period of significant change for Xbox leadership and strategy. According to the reported…

    Double Fine Staff Unionize Amid Xbox Changes
  • Warcraft 3: Legacy can now be found as a standalone client on Battle.net. This upgrade means that fans of Blizzard’s traditional real-time strategy game do not have to go through the process of installing or initiating Warcraft 3: Reforged to access the classic version. Warcraft 3: Reforged was ushered in by Blizzard in 2020 and…

    Improvements Introduced in Warcraft 3: Legacy Game Experience
  • The thriving video game industry has seen the birth of another highly anticipated addition. Yacht Club Games, a solid contributor to this expansive industry, has officially given their top-down adventure game, Mina the Hollower, a new release date on May 29, 2026. This exciting new video game will be available to play across various platforms.…

    Mina the Hollower Launch Set for May 29, 2026
  • A unique fusion of gaming and music is about to ensue as Atlus and iam8bit announced the release of a vinyl album to mark the 30th anniversary of Persona. The special vinyl, titled Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, contains a compilation of some of the most memorable tracks from the series. Now available for pre-order…

    Persona Celebrates 30 Years with Jazz Album Vinyl Release
  • Dotemu, the publisher, in collaboration with developers Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, have declared their intentions to release their arcade-style, beat ’em up game, Absolum, onto the Switch 2 platform. The announcement was eagerly anticipated, however, no official release date has been stated as of yet. The game Absolum had its maiden launch on PlayStation…

    Absolum Set for Launch on Switch 2
  • Sabotage Studio’s acclaimed game, Sea of Stars, has made its much-anticipated debut on iOS and Android platforms, courtesy of publisher Playdigious. The much-acclaimed RPG is offered at a discount of 10% through April 14th, lowering the launch price to $8.99. The discounted game can be purchased from the App Store for iOS users and on…

    Sea of Stars Launches on iOS and Android Platforms
  • The prestigious game development company, Obsidian Entertainment, has recently introduced turn-based mode to their much-adored classic RPG game, Pillars of Eternity. Compatible across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms, the update can be accessed via Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. Much like Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, users can effortlessly switch between…

    Turn-Based Mode Update For Pillars of Eternity Launched
  • Capcom has introduced the classic ‘Breath of Fire IV’ to its extensive collection on the gaming giant’s platform, Steam. The introduction to the Steam platform follows the game’s release on another platform last year under the Preservation Program. The game is accessible at an inviting price of $8.99 and entices gamers with a generous 50%…

  • NIS America has recently made the announcement that the highly anticipated R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos will have its release on June 18 in the West. This release includes compatibility for several platforms such as Switch 2, the traditional Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series and PC on Steam. This strategy collection made its initial…

    R-Type Tactics Cosmos Set for Western Release on June 18
  • Eidos Montreal recently reported a hefty recision in their ranks which led to 124 of their staff losing their jobs. The game studio cites fluctuating project needs and the resultant consequences on production and support teams as the primary reasons for this unprecedented decision. The development comes along with the resignation of David Anfossi, the…

    Eidos Montreal Confirms Staff Layoffs and Leadership Change
  • In celebration of its 45th anniversary, Falcom has revealed its plans to introduce a new project titled Dragon Slayer Project. The announcement, however, did not include critical details such as the specific genre, platforms to be supported, and the expected release date. Dragon Slayer series has a rich history that dates back to 1984 when…

    Falcom Reveals an Upcoming Dragon Slayer Project for Consoles