Varun Karunakar

With a passion for gaming that is equaled only by his love for writing, Varun has either a controller, keyboard, or a guitar in his hands when he is not out exploring the middle of nowhere on a motorcycle. Soulslikes, RPGs, and action-adventure titles keep him awake at night and get him out of bed in the morning. He will never stop lamenting the lack of a Bloodborne sequel even as he spends another couple of hours exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring.

Promotional art for The Blood of Dawnwalker

“More casual players will hate it”: The Blood of Dawnwalker Creative Director Knows One Mechanic Will Be Divisive, But Isn’t Worried

The Blood of Dawnwalker is shaping up to be as iconic as The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, thanks to many of the brains behind Geralt’s grand adventure being a part of Rebel Wolves’ attempt to recreate the magic of their nearly ten-year-old title with the power of modern gaming’s software and hardware at their…

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Wuchang takes on one of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' deadly bosses.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Looks to Continue Black Myth: Wukong’s Chinese Dominance with New Gameplay Footage You Can’t Miss

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has finally received a new trailer, making fans of the Soulslike genre jump for joy in the wake of Game Science’s success with Black Myth: Wukong in 2024. Bringing exciting new dynamics and an extremely nimble heroine to its take on the later years of the Chinese Ming dynasty, the game is…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces two distinct approaches to its gameplay through Naoe and Yasuke.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has Ubisoft Turning to Assassin’s Creed Rogue’s Best Feature for its DLC Claws of Awaji

With Ubisoft taking every possible measure to ensure the success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fans of the French studio’s flagship franchise were in for a pleasant surprise when its Claws of Awaji DLC was announced as a free bonus for those who pre-ordered the game. With the Assassins heading to the Sengoku era of feudal…

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Promotional poster for The Blood of Dawnwalker.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is The Witcher 3 in Quality, Not Length According to Creative Director

Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker has been making waves since its announcement in January 2025. Vampires have largely been lacking in representation in modern gaming (the Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines franchise notwithstanding). This new title from the brains behind CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher franchise is set to change that with an intriguing…

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