The game industry has told the tale of valiant heroes time and again – determined warriors fighting to save mankind, eradicating all the monsters and all the evil that dare stand in their way: because, as we know, good always prevails. But not this time…

What many have been anticipating has finally been officially announced – Killing Floor 2, the sequel to the widely popular online co-op zombie FPS, is in the works and if developer Tripwire’s vision is realized, will be gorier than any other shooter on the market.

If human history and civilization is fully explored, where to proceed next? “To outer space, of course!” – echoed the order from Sid Meier, who, soon enough, will cast brave players into the dark unknown of outer space and a human civilization that – as the title implies – goes beyond just Earth.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, an upcoming psychological horror of considerable promise, is a labor of love born from the efforts of the 8-man team at Polish studio The Astronauts.

The story of Reaper of Souls, as one would expect, is going to continue the plot where the original Diablo III left off: a new evil, Malthael, a former Archangel of Wisdom returns after a long absence as an Angel of Death to threaten the world of Sanctuary with unimaginable horrors.

It is difficult to determine exactly what sort of a game Echo of the Wilds is. I could call it a survivor simulation, but I suspect the term, in itself, would be insufficient in covering all aspects of the title.

Shadows of Esteren, the medieval horror pen and paper RPG, is once again making its rounds on Kickstarter, with vast amounts of success – the recently launched fourth Esteren-related campaign reached its initial goal in days, with the counter still steadily growing ever since.

What happens when four adventurers descend into the depths of a monster-infested dungeon? Many of these tales, no doubt, end with the heroes’ victory, who end up triumphing over an ancient evil of sorts and proceed to go home with their well-deserved loot and riches.

The Legacy of Kain saga continues – although not quite in the form many fans had hoped for. It’s a multiplayer online arena game.

Frogwares, having produced the vast majority of the Sherlock-themed games seen during the last decade or so, is now shepherding Arthur Conan Doyle’s undying hero onto new pastures – the upcoming project,(sub)titled Crimes and Punishments, will allow players to get to know a slightly more “modern” Sherlock.