Awesome Radical Gaming

Gaming news that is both awesome AND radical.

PC gaming

  • 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…

  • The highly anticipated game, Crimson Desert, hit the market after over five long years in development. Disappointingly, the initial wave of reviews the game garnered were less than impressive. It is perhaps this underwhelming reception that has led to nearly a 30% drop in the stock value of the game’s parent company, Pearl Abyss. Currently,…

  • Square Enix, the maker of the much-acclaimed Triangle Strategy game, has announced an upcoming physical edition for PlayStation 5 (PS5) users in Southeast Asia, slated for launch on May 29. This physical edition is a much-anticipated follow-up to the game’s initial digital release. Triangle Strategy has already made a mark in the global gaming community…

  • Renowned developer Drinkbox Studios has officially announced the fall 2026 release of Blighted, their highly anticipated 3D Metroidvania action RPG. It was previously confirmed that the game would grace the screen of PC gamers. Now, the developers have revealed plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 release too. Blighted is more than just another drop in…

  • In a recent announcement, Spike Chunsoft celebrated a significant milestone for the popular game series, Shiren the Wanderer. Crossing the threshold of 3 million total sales worldwide, this achievement seems especially significant during the series’ 30th anniversary celebrations. This total number includes sales from all entries of the series across various gaming platforms.nnFocusing our attention…

  • Square Enix, the developer of the acclaimed video game NieR Replicant, has just recently announced that its latest remastered version, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… has exceeded over 2 million in sales globally. The news marks a significant achievement for the game, signifying its resounding success across various gaming platforms. Just over twelve months ago, the impressive…

  • A beloved roguelike deckbuilder, Slay the Spire II, is forging a path back into the gaming world on March 5, through Early Access for PC via Steam. This announcement has been joyfully presented by the game’s developer, Mega Crit. The distinctiveness and innovation of the roguelike deckbuilding genre finds a fresh yet familiar home in…

  • In February of 2026, a novel addition to the Brigandine strategy games family, named Brigandine Abyss, was unveiled during the State of Play. Shortly after the conclusion of the program, it was made known by Happinet that this game would be made available in 2026 on various platforms including PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox…

  • D4 Enterprise, a company notable for its work porting a plethora of Japanese retro PC games through their Project EGG series, is now on a new venture. To date, the majority of such releases have been hosted on D4’s own Project EGG site which primarily caters to PC gamers in Japan through a subscription system.…

  • The hit arcade-style game ‘Absolum’, a beat ’em up platformer, has reached a significant milestone of 500,000 units sold. This significant accomplishment was announced by the game’s publisher, Dotemu, in collaboration with the developers from Guard Crush Games and Supamonks. Marking its impressive presence in the gaming industry, ‘Absolum’ debuted on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,…

  • The Thelonious Monkees are set to release a unique physical original soundtrack for the game, Stray Children, as they confirmed for an end of April 2026 release. This much-anticipated album, despite sharing a title with the game, is much more than just a companion piece. The album is a hefty compilation composed of 3 CDs,…

  • Gaming genres are ever-evolving, and one sub-genre that has recently gained particular attention is the endless hordes and power-ups games inspired by the much-celebrated Vampire Survivors. Continuing the trend is Warhammer Survivors, an exciting addition to this genre. Set in the iconic and expansive universes of Warhammer 40K and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, this latest…