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fromKotaku
1 hour ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Video games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Games
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Video games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromKotaku
7 hours ago

Gorgeous Pixel Art Indie Game Arrives Busted On Xbox Series S

Replaced, a 2.5D platformer, launched with significant issues on Xbox Series S, affecting gameplay and ending cinematics.
fromEngadget
1 day 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
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/13/26

A variety of crowdfunding campaigns for board games are presented, including cooperative adventures and strategy games.
#crimson-desert
Pets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

6 Wild And Overdesigned Details Hidden In Crimson Desert - Kotaku

Crimson Desert features intricate details that enhance player experience, rewarding exploration and roleplay despite some being seemingly unnecessary.
Pets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

6 Wild And Overdesigned Details Hidden In Crimson Desert - Kotaku

Crimson Desert features intricate details that enhance player experience, rewarding exploration and roleplay despite some being seemingly unnecessary.
fromThe New Yorker
4 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
#ai
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Video games

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

What Is Real Interactivity In eLearning? (And Why Clicks Don't Count)

Real interactivity in learning requires decision-making and consequences, not just reactive actions like clicking or revealing content.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
DC food
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley - All Elements Of Nature Path Duties And How To Complete Them

Pocahontas joins Disney Dreamlight Valley with the Elements of Nature Star Path, offering new duties and rewards.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
6 days ago

Mario and Earendil

Last year changed the way many of us thought about software. It certainly changed the way I did. I spent much of 2025 building, probing, and questioning how to build software, and in many more ways what I want to do.
Software development
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Steam client files point to "framerate estimator" feature in the works

The April 3 Steam client update contains explicit references to a 'Framerate Estimator' in a store UI JSON file, indicating Valve's plans for this tool.
Vue
Board games
fromWGB
4 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

91-Year-Old Who Received Wellness Check From Police Was Busy Gaming

A wellness check on a 91-year-old woman revealed she was engrossed in gaming, missing calls and police visits.
#sci-fi
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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
5 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.
#metro-2039
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day 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.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Metro 2039 Announced, Gameplay To Be Shown This Week

Metro 2039 will be showcased by Xbox on April 16, with potential changes in protagonist and setting compared to previous entries.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day 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.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Metro 2039 Announced, Gameplay To Be Shown This Week

Metro 2039 will be showcased by Xbox on April 16, with potential changes in protagonist and setting compared to previous entries.
#capcom
Video games
fromKotaku
5 hours ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

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

Capcom's Pragmata merges Resident Evil's action with sci-fi elements, featuring unique combat but relying on familiar structures and tropes.
Games
fromKotaku
5 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.
#pinball
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Demons and pinball are a perfect match

Devils on the Moon Pinball offers a unique pinball experience on the Playdate with engaging gameplay and occult themes.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

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

Devils on the Moon Pinball for Playdate offers a satisfying pinball experience with simple controls and impressive physics.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Demons and pinball are a perfect match

Devils on the Moon Pinball offers a unique pinball experience on the Playdate with engaging gameplay and occult themes.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

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

Devils on the Moon Pinball for Playdate offers a satisfying pinball experience with simple controls and impressive physics.
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.
fromKotaku
5 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
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Last Of Us Team Believed Crunch Necessary For Games At Its 'Level'

Naughty Dog continues to experience crunch during game development, particularly with its upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
fromKotaku
4 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
#indie-games
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
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
3 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
5 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
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
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.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
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
fromEngadget
5 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.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Coming To PC And PS5

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will be released on PC and PS5, marking the first mainline title on non-Nintendo consoles.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Cult-Hit Doki Doki Literature Club Fights Sudden Android Removal

Their explanation is that the game's content violates their Terms of Service in its depiction of sensitive themes. DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone on their journey.
Games
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
fromInverse
5 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
#exit-8
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Games
fromVulture
6 days ago

There's a Good Video-Game Adaptation Out (Without Mario in It)

Exit 8 explores societal pressures from declining birth rates through a narrative involving a subway incident and a video game experience.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Games
fromVulture
6 days ago

There's a Good Video-Game Adaptation Out (Without Mario in It)

Exit 8 explores societal pressures from declining birth rates through a narrative involving a subway incident and a video game experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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.
#nintendo
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rhythm Heaven Groove comes to Switch on July 2

Rhythm Heaven Groove launches on July 2, 2026, as the first new entry in the series for the Switch generation.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rhythm Heaven Groove comes to Switch on July 2

Rhythm Heaven Groove launches on July 2, 2026, as the first new entry in the series for the Switch generation.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

The former, a story about a traumatized boy defending a city from alien incursions using a biomechanical humanoid mecha in the hopes he will be able to understand himself and earn approval from others, is an apt point of reference for Control Resonant's protagonist Dylan Faden. Dylan, the brother of Federal Bureau of Control's director Jesse Faden, is a powerful parautilitarian who has abilities by way of a connection to an otherworldly entity called Polaris.
DC food
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Mountain climbing sim Cairn is getting free DLC this summer

The DLC introduces three new climbing areas and plenty of 'fresh challenges.' There's also a new avatar, as players can now climb as Aava or the game's original sidekick Marco.
Video games
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.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Jazzy stealth-action game Thick as Thieves hits PC on May 20

Thick as Thieves, a magical heist game, launches on Steam May 20, focusing on solo and co-op gameplay with dynamic stealth mechanics.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human

"An AI dares to dream she is human. You've been hired to put her in her place."
Video games
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.
#gaming
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Games

Transfer Point is a modern adventure game made with 40-year-old software

Transfer Point is a game developed using World Builder, a classic tool from 1986, reflecting nostalgia for point-and-click adventures.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Games

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.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Transfer Point is a modern adventure game made with 40-year-old software

Transfer Point is a game developed using World Builder, a classic tool from 1986, reflecting nostalgia for point-and-click adventures.
Games
fromEngadget
2 weeks 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.
fromhttps://www.arogyayogaschool.com/blog
2 months ago

Why Short Play Sessions Beat Long Grinds In Modern Game Design

Games did not suddenly become "worse." Games adapted. Attention got tired, schedules got tighter, and competition for free time turned brutal. A ten-minute gap now has to fight against messages, videos, and endless feeds. In that environment, long-form sessions still exist, but short sessions often win because they respect reality instead of demanding a perfect evening. That shift is visible everywhere, from mobile puzzlers to competitive titles and even casino-style experiences where a quick crore win feeling is part of the appeal.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 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.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is delayed until later this summer

Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light delayed until summer, while PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions release on May 27.
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.
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
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Animal Crossing-Like Cozy Sim Bullied Into Revealing Gen AI Use

Heartopia used AI-generated content in puzzle artwork and in-game chat and added an AI disclosure after players raised concerns about undisclosed usage.
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.
#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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.
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
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.
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
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."
Video games
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
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Balloon Master 3D Is and Why Players Love It

Balloon Master 3D delivers accessible color-matching gameplay with increasing speed, clear visuals, and short-session-friendly progression that balances relaxation and challenge.
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