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Credit: ZA/UM The demo for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies was released on February 23rd. The new project from the creators of Disco Elysium is now available to try on Steam until March 16th. The demo includes the opening section of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (the first few hours), two main quests, several side stories, and three archetypes for the main character (which dictate stats and abilities). The developers note that the balance and some dialogue options have been adjusted specifically for the demo. Furthermore, the trial edition does not include some content and mechanics (such as the progression system) that will appear in the full game. Players will take on the role of Hershel Wilke (nickname Cascade), a brilliant spy with a troubled past who, five years after the bigg...

Credit: Mega Crit Mega Crit Studios has finally set an Early Access release date for the card roguelike Slay the Spire 2: March 5th. The announcement was accompanied by a colorful, cartoonish trailer.  Slay the Spire 2 was slated for an Early Access debut in late 2025, but last fall Mega Crit confirmed the game's delay to March 2026. As it turns out, Slay the Spire 2 will enter Steam Early Access on Thursday, March 5th. A full release is expected within two years. The announcement was accompanied by a rich animated trailer. The video is nearly two and a half minutes long and, in addition to Slay the Spire 2's Steam Early Access release date, confirms the return of the fan-favorite character from the first game (Defect) and the addition of co-op. "Try conquering the Spire sol...