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Naiad reminds me how magical water is

Naiad offers a serene gaming experience that fosters connection with nature and a sense of childlike wonder.

Award-winning Kena - Bridge of Spirits to come to Xbox

Kena - Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox platforms with Anniversary DLC update and New Game+ mode, offering a feature-packed version for players.

Beastieball Has Finally Given Me The Pokemon-Like Game Of My Dreams

Beastieball is a creature collector game that rethinks animal representations in gaming, distinct from traditional Pokemon-style games.

Keep Driving turns a long-haul road trip into a turn-based RPG

Keep Driving captures the essence of long-distance journeys, combining the adventure and tedium of driving without direct vehicle control.

2024's scariest game?

The Cabin Factory combines horror and absurdity through a unique gameplay experience focusing on quality assurance of supposedly haunted cabins.

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

Dystopika is a liberating city-building game encouraging creativity without defined goals, allowing players to shape a dark cyberpunk environment freely.

Naiad reminds me how magical water is

Naiad offers a serene gaming experience that fosters connection with nature and a sense of childlike wonder.

Award-winning Kena - Bridge of Spirits to come to Xbox

Kena - Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox platforms with Anniversary DLC update and New Game+ mode, offering a feature-packed version for players.

Beastieball Has Finally Given Me The Pokemon-Like Game Of My Dreams

Beastieball is a creature collector game that rethinks animal representations in gaming, distinct from traditional Pokemon-style games.

Keep Driving turns a long-haul road trip into a turn-based RPG

Keep Driving captures the essence of long-distance journeys, combining the adventure and tedium of driving without direct vehicle control.

2024's scariest game?

The Cabin Factory combines horror and absurdity through a unique gameplay experience focusing on quality assurance of supposedly haunted cabins.

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

Dystopika is a liberating city-building game encouraging creativity without defined goals, allowing players to shape a dark cyberpunk environment freely.
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#co-op-gaming

It Takes Two studio returns with dueling sci-fi and fantasy worlds in Split Fiction

Split Fiction combines co-op gameplay with jumping between sci-fi and fantasy genres as players escape from a creativity-stealing machine.

Wild Indigo Ranch is a co-op crafter for cozy little cowboys

Wild Indigo Ranch uniquely combines ranch simulation and survival sandbox gameplay, offering a multicultural gaming experience.

It Takes Two studio returns with dueling sci-fi and fantasy worlds in Split Fiction

Split Fiction combines co-op gameplay with jumping between sci-fi and fantasy genres as players escape from a creativity-stealing machine.

Wild Indigo Ranch is a co-op crafter for cozy little cowboys

Wild Indigo Ranch uniquely combines ranch simulation and survival sandbox gameplay, offering a multicultural gaming experience.
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#game-development

Nintendo and Pokemon Co. sue Palworld for patent infringement

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Pocketpair over patent infringement regarding the game Palworld. Pocketpair plans to legally investigate the claims.

Hollowbody Review - Shattered Memories

Hollowbody evokes the essence of Silent Hill while standing out in its storytelling and gameplay.
The single developer's homage reflects both love and innovation in the horror gaming genre.

Talking '1000xRESIST' with Creative Director Remy Siu

A captivating game, 1000xRESIST, impressed a seasoned game reviewer, Shaun, prompting him to interview the creative director to delve into the game's development process.

A Game About Digging A Hole Is The Name Of A Game About Digging A Hole

The game focuses on digging for treasure with simple mechanics, promising fun and potential secrets.

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.

Why Sword of the Sea's animation looks so silky smooth

Sword of the Sea achieves dynamic animation through innovative blendspace techniques and strategic character orientation over varying terrains.

Nintendo and Pokemon Co. sue Palworld for patent infringement

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Pocketpair over patent infringement regarding the game Palworld. Pocketpair plans to legally investigate the claims.

Hollowbody Review - Shattered Memories

Hollowbody evokes the essence of Silent Hill while standing out in its storytelling and gameplay.
The single developer's homage reflects both love and innovation in the horror gaming genre.

Talking '1000xRESIST' with Creative Director Remy Siu

A captivating game, 1000xRESIST, impressed a seasoned game reviewer, Shaun, prompting him to interview the creative director to delve into the game's development process.

A Game About Digging A Hole Is The Name Of A Game About Digging A Hole

The game focuses on digging for treasure with simple mechanics, promising fun and potential secrets.

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.

Why Sword of the Sea's animation looks so silky smooth

Sword of the Sea achieves dynamic animation through innovative blendspace techniques and strategic character orientation over varying terrains.
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Revealed, Will Mix Shopkeeping And RPG Action In 2025

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault revives the popular indie game, blending action-RPG mechanics with shop simulation, launching in 2025.
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Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest job

Threshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.

This Brutal The Raid-Inspired Beat-'Em-Up Now Has A Playable Demo

Upcoming indie game 'Acts of Blood' delivers brutal melee combat inspired by action films like 'The Raid' and features a revenge-driven narrative.
#dungeon-crawler

Hellbringer Review

Hellbringer offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler mechanics with card game strategy, reminiscent of the original Diablo experience.

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat'

Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat combines classic dungeon-crawling mechanics with a unique touchscreen control scheme for an engaging gaming experience centered around rescuing a cat.

Hellbringer Review

Hellbringer offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler mechanics with card game strategy, reminiscent of the original Diablo experience.

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat'

Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat combines classic dungeon-crawling mechanics with a unique touchscreen control scheme for an engaging gaming experience centered around rescuing a cat.
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#video-games

Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror

Blumhouse's Fear The Spotlight is a memorable indie debut that provides an approachable introduction to horror games while exploring friendship and school history.

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added a Charming New RPG With Zelda Vibes

The Plucky Squire highlights storytelling's impact on imagination and creativity while offering innovative mechanics that blend gameplay with narrative.

Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror

Blumhouse's Fear The Spotlight is a memorable indie debut that provides an approachable introduction to horror games while exploring friendship and school history.

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added a Charming New RPG With Zelda Vibes

The Plucky Squire highlights storytelling's impact on imagination and creativity while offering innovative mechanics that blend gameplay with narrative.
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#horror-games

Somebody made the video game equivalent of It Follows and it looks awesome

Crowded. Followed. combines survival horror with unique gameplay elements, focusing on claustrophobia and supernatural stalking mechanics.

Fear the Spotlight review

Fear the Spotlight offers a nostalgic 90s horror experience while exploring unique narrative elements and gameplay mechanics in a surreal environment.

Somebody made the video game equivalent of It Follows and it looks awesome

Crowded. Followed. combines survival horror with unique gameplay elements, focusing on claustrophobia and supernatural stalking mechanics.

Fear the Spotlight review

Fear the Spotlight offers a nostalgic 90s horror experience while exploring unique narrative elements and gameplay mechanics in a surreal environment.
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Steam Just Quietly Released the Most Bizarre Cozy Game of the Year

Webfishing combines fishing gameplay with a social experience, attracting players for its charm and customization options.
#rpg

This Road Trip RPG Looks Awesome

Keep Driving offers a nostalgic RPG experience focused on road trips and the journey rather than just reaching the destination.

Vampire Survivors' Vinyl Soundtrack Vol. 1 Releasing Thursday on iam8bit

Vampire Survivors vinyl soundtrack released for $42.99 on iam8bit's storefront.
The music in the vinyl is by Daniele Zandara and Will Davies, shipping in a 2xLP set on blood splatter red vinyl.

This Road Trip RPG Looks Awesome

Keep Driving offers a nostalgic RPG experience focused on road trips and the journey rather than just reaching the destination.

Vampire Survivors' Vinyl Soundtrack Vol. 1 Releasing Thursday on iam8bit

Vampire Survivors vinyl soundtrack released for $42.99 on iam8bit's storefront.
The music in the vinyl is by Daniele Zandara and Will Davies, shipping in a 2xLP set on blood splatter red vinyl.
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#exploration

Grunn is a delightfully scary game about the dangers of a Dutch garden

Grunn is a unique game that combines gardening mechanics with horror and quirky puzzles in a small, unsettling environment.

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released A Sci-Fi Road Trip That's One of My Favorite Adventure Games of 2024

Caravan SandWitch blends adventure and family drama in a beautifully designed game where character relationships drive the story as much as exploration.

This Indie Game Captures The Oddly Beautiful Liminality Of Pools

POOLS indie game creates unsettling yet nostalgic feelings with its liminal design and water features.

Grunn is a delightfully scary game about the dangers of a Dutch garden

Grunn is a unique game that combines gardening mechanics with horror and quirky puzzles in a small, unsettling environment.

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released A Sci-Fi Road Trip That's One of My Favorite Adventure Games of 2024

Caravan SandWitch blends adventure and family drama in a beautifully designed game where character relationships drive the story as much as exploration.

This Indie Game Captures The Oddly Beautiful Liminality Of Pools

POOLS indie game creates unsettling yet nostalgic feelings with its liminal design and water features.
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The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood DIY Tarot Deck Looks Just As Good As You Hoped

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood features a create-your-own-tarot mechanic that captivates players while enhancing their experience through a DIY tarot card set.

Perennial Order is a stunning 2D Soulslike filled with plant monsters that'll kill you in one hit

Perennial Order is a captivating 2D boss rush game that blends plant horror elements with strategic gameplay and striking visuals.

Trippy-Looking Zelda-Like Arriving On PS Plus Day One

The Plucky Squire launches on September 17 as a day-one release on PS Plus, offering a unique mix of 2D and 3D gameplay.

One Of The Best Games Of 2023 Is Getting A Physical Release

A physical edition of the indie game Cocoon is launching with exclusive art cards and soundtrack preorder bonus.

Indika is one of the most unique games I've played - Review

Indika is a unique indie game exploring faith, sin, and the human experience in a bleak setting with dark humor, emphasizing the importance of diverse gaming experiences.
#steam

Journey is 85% off on Steam through April 17

Sky: Children of the Light debut on Steam with 85% off cost, now $2.24 until April 17.
Journey, a previous game by thatgamecompany, is praised for its stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and impactful multiplayer experience.

Manor Lords, Developed By One Person, Is Putting Up Huge Numbers On Launch Day

Manor Lords, a single-person developed medieval strategy game, garners significant success on Steam with high concurrent user numbers and strong player sentiment.

Journey is 85% off on Steam through April 17

Sky: Children of the Light debut on Steam with 85% off cost, now $2.24 until April 17.
Journey, a previous game by thatgamecompany, is praised for its stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and impactful multiplayer experience.

Manor Lords, Developed By One Person, Is Putting Up Huge Numbers On Launch Day

Manor Lords, a single-person developed medieval strategy game, garners significant success on Steam with high concurrent user numbers and strong player sentiment.
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#video-game-adaptation

Indie fishing horror Dredge is next up for the movie adaptation treatment

Indie fishing horror sim Dredge sold one million copies within six months of launch.
Dredge is being adapted into a live-action film by Story Kitchen, known for work on video game adaptations and popular films.

2023's Indie Fishing Horror Game Is Getting A Film Adaptation

Indie game Dredge is being adapted into a live-action film.
Story Kitchen is actively involved in multiple video game adaptation projects.

Video Game Adaptations Keep Coming As A Hit Indie Shooter Gets A Movie

El Paso, Elsewhere, a renowned indie video game, is set for a Hollywood movie adaptation, with LaKeith Stanfield potentially starring as the lead character, James Savage.

Indie fishing horror Dredge is next up for the movie adaptation treatment

Indie fishing horror sim Dredge sold one million copies within six months of launch.
Dredge is being adapted into a live-action film by Story Kitchen, known for work on video game adaptations and popular films.

2023's Indie Fishing Horror Game Is Getting A Film Adaptation

Indie game Dredge is being adapted into a live-action film.
Story Kitchen is actively involved in multiple video game adaptation projects.

Video Game Adaptations Keep Coming As A Hit Indie Shooter Gets A Movie

El Paso, Elsewhere, a renowned indie video game, is set for a Hollywood movie adaptation, with LaKeith Stanfield potentially starring as the lead character, James Savage.
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Shadow platformer Schim is coming to PC and consoles on July 18

Schim, a puzzle platformer, is set to release on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on July 18, with support for Steam Deck.

Is Content Warning worth buying now the free Steam giveaway is over?

Content Warning, a popular indie game, gained massive popularity on Steam due to its initial free giveaway but is still worth trying at a low price of £6.69.
Developed by Landfall Games, known for Stick Fight: The Game, the multiplayer game Content Warning offers a unique and entertaining experience for players.

Dave The Diver Anniversary Edition Features A Very Unexpected Crossover

Dave the Diver physical Switch edition with Arc System Works collaboration, includes extras like themed cosmetics and a special track from Guilty Gear.
Anniversary Edition includes a digital art book, the game combines exploration, treasure hunting, and sushi restaurant management, highly praised by critics and players.

Penny's Big Breakaway is out right now on PC and consoles

Penny's Big Breakaway is a 3D platformer available on multiple platforms.
The game is developed by Evening Star, priced at £24.99.

Finally, Palworld lets me catch 'em all

Palworld is a game that allows players to 'catch 'em all' with under 150 Pals, making it easier to complete the collection compared to Pokémon games with over 1,000 species.
Palworld eliminates the need for version exclusives and trading, as every copy of the game contains every Pal, making it possible to find and catch every single monster without relying on other players.
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