Wallet threat level Mephisto

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My personal biggest wallet threat this week is one of the biggest Diablo expansions yet: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, was introduced in the opening of Diablo IV’s main campaign in the form of a wolf who rescued the player character and has hounded him or her since then. Looks like we finally get closure on Mephisto’s story in this expansion. In addition to the two new characters you get to play, it sounds like they completely reworked the other characters in the game as well, so I’m looking forward to checking that out.

There’s also Invincible Vs, a superhero fighting game in the Invincible universe; Saros, a spiritual sequel to Housemarque’s Returnal; and Aphelion, the latest game from Life is Strange developer Don’t Nod, in which the discovery of a 9th planet is humanity’s last best hope. 

Monday (4/27/26):​

  • Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (PC, Switch, Switch 2) – “From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.”

Tuesday (4/28/26):​

  • Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – “Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.”
  • Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – “Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes – the Paladin and Warlock, and discover the ancient region of Skovos.”
  • The Last Gas Station (PC) – “In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.”
  • Wavekin (PC) – “An ocean. Ruins. A song. Recover what silence has erased. You are the last hope of a civilization on the brink of oblivion, with your voice as your only tool. Dive, listen, awaken. Unarmed, guided only by your senses.”
  • Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – “WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself.”
  • Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (Switch) – “Experience a timeless chapter in the storied RPG franchise making its debut on Nintendo Switch™, filled with duplicitous schemes, treacherous geography, and secretive characters. As the adventure that immediately follows the events of Ys X, and which laid the groundwork for gameplay systems that would be seen in Ys VIII and beyond, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a special opportunity to go deeper into the series history and see the evolution that continues to drive its remarkable longevity. The sweeping score guiding Adol’s journey through Celceta returns, along with a newly recorded, re-interpreted version, allowing players to choose their own auditory adventure.”

Wednesday (4/29/26):​

  • Bobo Bay (PC) – “Bobo Bay is a pet simulation game where you collect, mash(breed), accessorize, and train little creatures to compete in races and other competitions.”
  • Demon Lord: Just A Block (PC) – “Seek revenge on fantasy heroes as a reborn Demon Lord! Dive into this satisfying roguelite action game where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with quick dodges and parries, colliding with enemies to land powerful attacks!”
  • Mini Tank Mayhem (PC) – “Mini Tank Mayhem is a roguelike deck-building tower defense game where you command a powerful mini-tank to repel waves of alien invaders. Craft your very own deck, deploy strategic defenses, and unleash devastating combos to protect Earth from pesky aliens!”
  • MotoGP26 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2) – “Experience the full intensity of the 2026 MotoGP™ Championship with all the official riders, teams, bikes and tracks in a more authentic way: for the first time, the real-world results dynamically update Riders Ratings, directly influencing in-game performance throughout the season.”

Thursday (4/30/26):​

  • Invincible Vs. (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – “Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.”
  • Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – “Adorable Adventures is a relaxing third-person exploration game where you play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn to use his nose to reunite with his family, who were separated after a forest fire.”
  • Bandit Trap (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) – “Bandit Trap is a fresh 1v3, physics-powered online multiplayer brawler — strategic, slapstick, and endlessly replayable. Perfect for families, friends, and mischief-makers of all ages.”
  • Forbidden Solitaire (PC) – “Forbidden Solitaire is a card-slashing horror game about unearthing the contents of a cryptic 1995 CD-ROM that should have never existed. From the creators of Ancient Enemy and Home Safety Hotline.”
  • Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – “inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven slice-of-life game with light simulation elements, centered on human connection and everyday moments.”
  • Walk of Life (PC) – “Walk of Life is a competitive life simulator for up to 6 players! Choose from a cast of unique roles and duke it out with your friends, bots, or by yourself, in this wacky and ever-surprising party game!”
  • Saros (PS5) – “Beneath the shadow of an ominous eclipse, Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli) is a Soltari enforcer who will stop at nothing to pursue answers on the shape-shifting Carcosa, a world of dark secrets and hostile inhabitants.”
  • Bus Bound (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – “Step into the driver’s seat in Bus Bound, the latest title from the creators of Bus Simulator 21. Explore a vibrant city behind the wheel of officially licensed buses, and help transform it into a pedestrian-friendly paradise—one stop at a time.”

Friday (5/01/26):​

  • Burgle Supply Company (PC) – “A co-op horror comedy game for you and your friends about burglarizing a nightmarish neighborhood full of mutated pets. No one said this would be easy, but maybe you can make it out of there with a sweet wood paneled video cassette recorder.”
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