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2 hours 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.
#game-development
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fromKotaku
5 hours 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Games
fromKotaku
5 hours 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
fromArs Technica
1 day 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
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

The current console generation is likely to last longer than expected due to recent price increases for PlayStation 5 models.
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fromInverse
6 hours 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.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 week ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
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fromEngadget
6 hours 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.
#indie-games
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fromEngadget
5 days 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.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromGame Informer
7 hours 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
7 hours 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
fromThe Verge
9 hours 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
5 days 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
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
fromKotaku
11 hours 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.
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#james-bond
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fromGadgets 360
18 hours ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until Summer

007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed, launching later this summer, while PC, PS5, and Xbox versions release on May 27, 2026.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

007 First Light Delayed For Switch 2

IO Interactive's James Bond game, 007 First Light, will not launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms due to a delay.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
18 hours ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until Summer

007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed, launching later this summer, while PC, PS5, and Xbox versions release on May 27, 2026.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

007 First Light Delayed For Switch 2

IO Interactive's James Bond game, 007 First Light, will not launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms due to a delay.
#borderlands
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fromKotaku
9 hours ago

Borderlands Mobile Out Now On IOS Devices And Is Free-To-Play

Borderlands Mobile is a new free game for iOS, not a sequel to Borderlands 5 or Wonderlands.
Games
fromGameSpot
8 hours ago

A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For Mobile

Zynga has released Borderlands Mobile for iOS, featuring familiar gameplay and characters, optimized for mobile with various modes and classes.
Games
fromKotaku
9 hours ago

Borderlands Mobile Out Now On IOS Devices And Is Free-To-Play

Borderlands Mobile is a new free game for iOS, not a sequel to Borderlands 5 or Wonderlands.
Games
fromGameSpot
8 hours ago

A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For Mobile

Zynga has released Borderlands Mobile for iOS, featuring familiar gameplay and characters, optimized for mobile with various modes and classes.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
#live-service-games
fromKotaku
1 day ago
Video games

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
fromGame Informer
1 month ago
Video games

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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 hours 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.
#xbox
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fromGame Informer
in 3 months

Everything Announced At the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview

The Xbox Partner Preview showcased several upcoming third-party titles for Xbox Series X/S and PC, including Alien Deathstorm and Artificial Detective.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Xbox lines up a Partner Preview showcase for March 26

Xbox will host a Partner Preview stream on March 26, featuring upcoming games and world premieres.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Xbox Developer Direct 2026: How to watch and what we expect to see from Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation

Xbox will hold its fourth annual Developer Direct on January 22, 2026 at 1PM ET, featuring Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

You'll soon be able to hide games from your Xbox achievements list

Microsoft is testing new features for Xbox achievements, allowing users to hide games and redesigning achievement displays.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Xbox's latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Microsoft's Partner Preview event showcased a varied lineup of upcoming games despite the absence of big names.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
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fromGame Informer
in 3 months

Everything Announced At the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview

The Xbox Partner Preview showcased several upcoming third-party titles for Xbox Series X/S and PC, including Alien Deathstorm and Artificial Detective.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Xbox lines up a Partner Preview showcase for March 26

Xbox will host a Partner Preview stream on March 26, featuring upcoming games and world premieres.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Video games

Xbox Developer Direct 2026: How to watch and what we expect to see from Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation

#game-pass
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fromKotaku
2 days ago

Here Are 17 Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Several games are joining Game Pass in April 2026, including notable titles like Football Manager 26 and Tiny Bookshop.
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Xbox is adding several high-profile titles to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in April, while also removing some games.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Here Are 17 Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Several games are joining Game Pass in April 2026, including notable titles like Football Manager 26 and Tiny Bookshop.
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Xbox is adding several high-profile titles to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in April, while also removing some games.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Hades 2, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln Launching on Xbox Game Pass in April

Microsoft is adding 18 new titles to Xbox Game Pass in April, including Hades 2 and Replaced on their respective launch days.
Video games
fromGameSpot
9 hours ago

Don't Expect A GTA 6 Online Mode At Launch

GTA 6's online mode is expected to launch after the game's release in November 2026, following historical patterns of staggered launches.
#starfield
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fromKotaku
2 days ago

Pokemon Champions, Starfield DLC And Other Games Coming Out

Starfield launches on PS5 with a new expansion, Terran Armada, and a free update, following mixed reviews of its first DLC.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Starfield PS5 Launch: Release Timings, Features and All You Need to Know

Starfield launches on PS5 on April 7 with major updates and a new expansion, Terran Armada, promising enhanced features and gameplay.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Pokemon Champions, Starfield DLC And Other Games Coming Out

Starfield launches on PS5 with a new expansion, Terran Armada, and a free update, following mixed reviews of its first DLC.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Starfield PS5 Launch: Release Timings, Features and All You Need to Know

Starfield launches on PS5 on April 7 with major updates and a new expansion, Terran Armada, promising enhanced features and gameplay.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Samson Creative Director Apologizes For Messy Launch, Fixes Are Coming

Samson, an open-world action game, launched with significant bugs and performance issues, prompting an apology and commitment to improvements from the creative director.
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
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fromEngadget
1 day 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
fromKotaku
1 day ago

James Bond Is The Latest Switch 2 Port To Get A Surprise Delay

007 First Light will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 27, 2026, with a delayed release for Nintendo Switch 2.
#game-informer
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fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Valve brings native Steam Link app to Apple's Vision Pro

Steam Link is coming to Apple's Vision Pro, enabling wireless streaming of traditional games from Steam libraries on nearby Macs or PCs.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days 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
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Update CD Projekt Red Once Said No To Is Almost Here

Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a major update for PS5 Pro, featuring 4K visuals and advanced ray tracing on April 8.
fromKotaku
2 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.
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#xbox-games-showcase
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fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Star Wars Eclipse Sounds Like It Will Stay MIA Until PS6

Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is years away from completion, while Monolith Soft expands its role in developing Zelda 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
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
#state-of-decay-3
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The State Of Decay 3 Reveal Trailer Was Basically Fake

State of Decay 3's initial trailer was misleading, as the game was not in development at that time.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The State Of Decay 3 Reveal Trailer Was Basically Fake

State of Decay 3's initial trailer was misleading, as the game was not in development at that time.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Best Zelda-Like In Years Gets Close To Perfection

Minishoot' Adventures is a superb twin-stick metroidvania that excels in controls and gameplay, especially on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

There Still Might Be Time To Get A PS5 For $400 For GTA 6

Sony raised the PS5 price to $600, but the Fortnite bundle is still available for $400, offering significant savings.
#video-games
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fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Game Pass Just Got One Of 2025's Best GOTY Runner-Ups

Absolum revitalizes retro arcade beat 'em ups with fresh gameplay mechanics and local co-op, making it a standout title in modern gaming.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Every Upcoming Game We Saw During Xbox's March Showcase

March's Xbox Partner Preview revealed 19 upcoming games, including Hades 2, Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, and Wuthering Waves.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer

Dispatch, a narrative superhero game, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Game Devs React To Valve's Boast Of How Few Profit On Steam

Steam's chart was designed to communicate that more games than ever are seeing revenue of over $100,000 per year. This, were it so clear cut, would be splendid news. According to the chart, in 2020 just 3,000 games "earned" $100k, but by 2025 that number had reached 5,863. Let's call it 6,000 for ease. That means twice as many games are hitting this figure compared to five years ago.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Console exclusives might be making a comeback

Sony and Microsoft are reversing their multiplatform strategy and returning to console-exclusive games after years of releasing titles across multiple platforms.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sorry, first-party Playstation games aren't coming to PC anymore

Sony is reversing its multi-platform strategy, making future first-party PS5 single-player games exclusive to PlayStation consoles rather than releasing them on PC.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - February 27

Game Informer covered major releases including Invincible VS, Resident Evil Requiem, God of War Sons of Sparta, and Pokémon's next generation announcement this week.
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fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Sony Said to Be 'Backing Away' From Launching Its Single-Player Games on PC

Sony may abandon its PC release strategy for single-player exclusives and return to PlayStation-only releases, while continuing live service games on PC.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Check Out These Steam Next Fest Demos Picked By The Game Informer Staff

Steam Next Fest offers hundreds of game demos, with editors highlighting standout titles like SoulQuest and Arkheron that showcase innovative gameplay in action and battle royale genres.
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fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

Most Anticipated Games of 2026

A compilation highlights upcoming 2026 game release dates, Switch 2 titles, guides, Game Pass additions, and notable games like GTA 6 and 007: First Light.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of March 2026

March 2026 features major game releases including World of Warcraft: Midnight, Marathon, Fatal Frame 2 remake, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, WWE 2K26, Crimson Desert, and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Welcome To Backlog Week At Kotaku - Kotaku

January is often a quiet month for big video game releases. So this cold, wintry month becomes a perfect time to evaluate your ever-growing backlog of video games and start chipping away at it. That's what many of us at Kotaku are doing right now, and so we figured hey, let's turn our lives into content for the website. Welcome to the start of Backlog Week, a way to celebrate, critically evaluate, and document those massive lists of games we all have.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Is 70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

In the UK, 70 may not gurantee quality, but it tends to mean you are getting a blockbuster or "AAA" - a big-budget game made by a large team, built around cutting-edge graphics, sprawling worlds and dozens of hours of gameplay. In 2025 Nintendo set a new benchmark for game prices when it listed major Switch titles such as Mario Kart World at 74.99 (launching in the US at $79.99).
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fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

We Need Demos Now More Than Ever

There has been a demo renaissance in the last few years, and we couldn't be happier. Demos have been a part of video game history for a long time, but whether or not they've been good for sales has been up in the air for quite some time. Fortunately, in the last couple weeks we've gotten a Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Final Fantasy 7 demo for Switch 2.
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fromGame Informer
2 years ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 9

A rare post-holiday window allows playing backlog games and recommending weekend picks while few new releases arrive.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Steam now lets developers display the exact date of when their game leaves Early Access

Steam allows developers to display an official 1.0 launch date on Early Access store pages, with options for exact dates or vague timeframes.
fromVG247
2 months ago

Heartopia surprise launches on Steam and shockingly, everyone seems to be happy

When the game's release date was announced back in December, developer XD said it was pushing back the Steam release without offering any hints about how long the delay was going to be. While the game can be played on PC through TapTap,
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - February 13

Friday the 13th features mostly non-scary game recommendations, with mentions of Crisol's creepiness, God of War monsters, a nongram puzzle, and cat sensitivity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A poor surprise reveal for Highguard leaves it fighting an uphill battle for good reviews

Highguard, a fantasy-themed online multiplayer shooter from ex-Respawn developers, had a troubled launch due to an awkward early reveal despite strong pedigree.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Save On Dozens Of PC Games With These New Year Bundle Deals

Fanatical's January 2026 build-your-own bundles let buyers mix-and-match games with per-game prices falling as more titles are added, redeemable on Steam.
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