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fromKotaku
5 hours ago
Video games

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
fromKotaku
4 days ago
Video games

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 hours ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
fromEngadget
3 hours ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic's latest device has a swiveling display

The RG Rotate will run on Android, feature an aluminum alloy frame and come in Polar Black and Aurora Silver. Anbernic's video detailed that the handheld will have a 'proprietary ultra-thin alloy hinge' that went through 'high-durability testing.'
Wearables
Games
fromGadgets 360
7 hours ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

One of the greatest sins in video game design is when the developers put a cute animal into the game, but do not let you pet it. Crimson Desert yes-ands this desire by letting you pick up any kitten, cuddle them in your arms, and pet them as long as you like.
Pets
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
Music production
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

This Turn-Based RPG Musical Is Fun But Drags A Bit In Act 3 | People Of Note Review

People of Note is a whimsical RPG where music battles and friendship combat an ancient power, blending humor with a journey to fame.
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Pragmata takes the bones of Resident Evil's slow-paced action and merges it with a sci-fi world that explores everything from lunar colonization to artificial intelligence.
Video games
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Super Mario what?! The seven best obscure Mario games

The latest Super Mario movie is breaking box office records despite mixed reviews, showcasing the enduring popularity of the franchise.
Board games
fromWGB
3 days ago

Darwin's Paradox Review - Tentacles, Trouble, and Trial-and-Error

Darwin's Paradox is an inventive indie game featuring an octopus escaping a food processing plant while unintentionally thwarting a global conspiracy.
#evercade
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Video games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Board games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

No Man's Sky now has Pokemon-style creature battles

No Man's Sky introduces Xeno Arena, allowing players to engage in turn-based battles with adopted creatures, enhancing gameplay with strategic elements.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 week ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Cozy RPG Deleted From Steam After Seemingly Ripping Off Tetris

The official X account for Starsand Island stated that the removal was due to 'insufficient verification during the planning stage of a minigame within this game.'
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Puzzle Spy International Deserves To Be Played By Way More People

Puzzle Spy International offers a collection of 11 engaging puzzles with a light story, ideal for solo or cooperative play.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Another Don't Starve game is on the way

Don't Starve Elsewhere introduces 3D terrain and new gameplay elements to the survival game series.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
#castlevania
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Twisting French Legends Into Nightmare Bosses

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse returns to classic 2D action, set in 1499 Paris, featuring new enemies and gameplay elements.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Twisting French Legends Into Nightmare Bosses

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse returns to classic 2D action, set in 1499 Paris, featuring new enemies and gameplay elements.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Pokemon Champions Players Say Content From Trailers Isn't In Game

Pokemon Champions is criticized for its limited roster and item selection, disappointing many fans despite potential future updates.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes Away At 64

Yoshihisa Kishimoto, influential game developer, passed away at 64, known for creating Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun and shaping the beat-em-up genre.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Early Build Of Mirror's Edge Reveals A Wonderfully Cringe Quote

An early build of Mirror's Edge reveals a more talkative protagonist and a unique time trial not present in the final release.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

"I think one of my most-played games is Pokemon Pinball, but the idea to make a pinball game came from Mario... he came to me and say 'JP, I want to make a custom engine for Playdate and we should make a pinball game.'"
Games
Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Devil Jam Review - Hades Survivors?

Devil Jam combines Hades' art style with Vampire Survivors' gameplay, offering a unique experience at a low price, despite lacking depth and storytelling.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Music production
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Indie rhythm game Beat Weaver looks like a mix of Amplitude and Thumper

Beat Weaver is a rhythm game requiring players to switch between instrument tracks and complete note sequences to maintain an active song mix across up to 16 tracks.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Super Mario Bros. Fans Are Still Uncovering Secrets 40 Years Later

A new glitch using arbitrary code execution has been discovered in Super Mario Bros., potentially impacting future speedrunning techniques.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This charming pixel art game solves one of AI coding's most annoying UX problems

Pixel Agents is a Visual Studio Code extension that transforms Claude Code AI agent monitoring into an intuitive 8-bit video game interface, solving the usability problem of tracking multiple concurrent AI coding sessions.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
Games
#roguelike
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

SlashZero Looks Like An Anime-Style Dead Cells (In A Good Way)

SlashZero is a stylish roguelike with anime-inspired visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on fun combat and procedural generation.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

SlashZero Looks Like An Anime-Style Dead Cells (In A Good Way)

SlashZero is a stylish roguelike with anime-inspired visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on fun combat and procedural generation.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Oeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shell

Oeuf is a physics platformer where players control an egg navigating a whimsical world with unique movement mechanics.
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Creates Nostalgic Pixel Tributes That Capture Gaming's Golden Age

A wide-ranging showcase of visual creativity, highlighting photography, illustration, sculpture, design, and inventive art projects from global contemporary artists and cultural oddities.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The original Hollow Knight just got an update to fix a glitch with a final boss

Team Cherry fixed a long-standing bug in Hollow Knight, enhancing gameplay for new players after nine years since the game's release.
Gadgets
fromInverse
2 months ago

Steam Just Quietly Added The Most Hardcore 2D Game That Shows A Little Restraint Can Go A Long Way

Velaster adapts Soulslike stamina-based combat into a precise, readable 2D Metroidvania, emphasizing timing, positioning, and punishing encounters.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter

1047 Games is developing a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Black Ops 3 while continuing to support Splitgate: Arena Reloaded.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Marathon's Last Level Locked Behind Most Annoying Mission

Over the weekend, players were able to progress the ARG far enough to reveal new information about Cryo Archive, the "endgame" level of Bungie's sci-fi shooter that is set on the actual Marathon ship first featured in the original '90s trilogy of games. To hop into this yet-to-be-unlocked area, players will need to reach rank 25 and have "established connections" with all factions.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Three retro Mario titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day

Nintendo releases three retro Mario games on Switch Online on March 10: Mario Clash and Mario's Tennis for Virtual Boy, and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong for Game Boy Advance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

With its fluorescent characters and ASCII text, Marathon is a masterclass in 90s nostalgia

It's now an online sci-fi extraction shooter in which players beam down to the planet Tau Ceti IV to scavenge for loot, carry out missions and potentially blast each other in the process. Its closest rival is Arc Raiders, which makes a similar use of stylised retro-futurism.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

All Slay The Spire 2 Bosses

Slay The Spire 2 features new bosses with unique tactics across multiple acts, requiring strategic card, class, and perk selection to overcome challenging encounters.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stardew Valley at 10: the anticapitalist game that cures burnout and inspires queer art

Stardew Valley became a cultural phenomenon with nearly 50 million copies sold, revitalizing the farming/life sim genre through its charm, accessible queer romance options, and solo developer Eric Barone's complete creative vision.
#retro-gaming-handheld
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie games are turning the act of looking into an art

Hidden Folks pioneered a 'searching' game genre that emphasizes curiosity and exploration within detailed worlds, distinguishing itself from traditional hidden object games through interactive storytelling and playful discovery.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX and other new indie games worth checking out

Nintendo packed a lot of news into that 18-minute stream, including the sudden arrivals of three great games - Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures and Öoo - on Switch and/or Switch 2. The company revealed release dates for a bunch of games we've had on our radar, such as InKonbini: One Store (April 30), Denshattack! (June 17) and others.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley on taking 'another run' with new game

Scott Pilgrim EX, a new beat-'em-up game, continues the series' recent resurgence following the Netflix anime and rerelease of the original game on modern consoles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim EX Is Beat 'Em Up Cotton Candy I Can't Stop Eating

Scott Pilgrim EX is a nostalgic side-scrolling beat 'em up that captures youthful energy through retro gameplay, pixel art, and an open-world map structure across Toronto.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

MeowGun Review: A Cute Indie FPS That Plays Like Quake

MeowGun: Hell Denizen is a polished retro FPS with snappy weapons, fast controlled movement, and enjoyable combat built on the FTEQW Quake engine.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Demon Tides Has The Makings Of An Old PlayStation Classic

Demon Tides features exceptional movement design that seamlessly blends mechanics from multiple platformers, allowing fluid transitions between animal transformations and diverse traversal methods.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

There were lots of good stuff in this week's Convergence Showcase too, including another peek at Mouse: P.I. for Hire as we get to see one of the game's bosses for the first time. This first-person shooter with rubber-hose animation is set to arrive on March 19. There were other welcome announcements for me in this showcase. First, there was a release date for the Zelda-inspired adventure Gecko Gods.
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#3d-platformer
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

What Games Are Forever Stuck In Your Backlog?

Players often keep one game perpetually unfinished due to boredom, unengaging worlds, outdated mechanics, or design barriers that block continued play.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Every Old Game Deserves A 60FPS Update

Returning to old games isn't always easy. Depending on how old the game is, you might run into various problems, including unusual controls or compatibility issues. Another common point of friction you might encounter is an older game running poorly. This can make it a slog to replay some of the modern classics, even if they're just a decade or so old. So I'm happy to see Ubisoft going back and updating performance in games like Far Cry Primal and Assassin's Creed Unity.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Diablo Meets Stardew Valley In This Neat Life Sim Action-RPG

Emberville blends farming-sim town rebuilding with action-RPG dungeon crawling, featuring notable voice talent, dynamic combat, bosses, and an inheritable skill tree.
#roguelite
#mewgenics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Layers of 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem

The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release. The developer revealed the new IP via a live-action teaser, with an actor reading lines from William Blake's poem, The Sick Rose. A painting then fell from the wall, and the actor then turned over an hourglass with red sand, with a tagline stating "The door won't stay closed."
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen

There's a lot about Perfect Tides: Station to Station 's Mara that I find relatable. Like me, she's recently moved to a place simply called "the City" from the middle of nowhere, and like me, she's an avid writer. But these biographical details aren't the important thing; it's the way she's painted by the game's incredibly sharp writing where I start to feel uncomfortably seen.
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#hytale
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Highguard, a hyperpop arena shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

The Switch version of Dispatch censors explicit genitalia and sexual noises by default using black rectangles and toned-down sounds, unlike other platforms' optional censoring.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Papers Please but with zombies, a farming-based shoot-'em-up and other new indie games worth checking out

A Valentine's Day-themed Steam festival will run Feb 13–20 featuring over 100 love-themed indie games, while several new indie releases like Quarantine Zone arrive now.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
fromWGB
2 months ago

Scott Pilgrim EX Releases In March, So Get Your Coins Ready

Get ready to collect coins, punch vegans and be in lesbians with Ramona Flowers, because Scott Pilgrim EX officially has a release date! The 2D brawler, which was announced in June 2025, will release on March 3rd for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Switch and PC. The game tells a standalone tale, but is a sort-of sequel to Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. In fact, I'd argue it's heavily based upon it.
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