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What does Faerie (Fairy) Lantern do in Peak

What does Faerie (Fairy) Lantern do in Peak

Would you like to learn more about incredible item that Faerie Lantern is? Peak fans sometimes call it Fairy Lantern, but it's the same artifact that is a must-have on your runs.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

August 20, 2025

What does Faerie (Fairy) Lantern do in Peak
6 indie games you might have missed from Opening Night Live

6 indie games you might have missed from Opening Night Live

A new game from one of the teams behind Disco Elysium, a new update to one of 2022's most popular indie games, and plenty of release dates and demos.

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Matt Buckley

August 19, 2025

6 indie games you might have missed from Opening Night Live
Deck and Conn is a pixel-art Cold War FTL that feels ripped from a 90s strategy magazine demo disk

Deck and Conn is a pixel-art Cold War FTL that feels ripped from a 90s strategy magazine demo disk

Deck and Conn was only announced yesterday, but its retro-inspired spaceship management and dynamic tactical campaign looks brilliant.

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Matt Buckley

August 19, 2025

Deck and Conn is a pixel-art Cold War FTL that feels ripped from a 90s strategy magazine demo disk
Is the age of huge games over? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success is „a harbinger of change” and „a title that 100% knows what it is”

Is the age of huge games over? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success is „a harbinger of change” and „a title that 100% knows what it is”

According to the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be. The title's success could help change the market and draw the attention of big publishers to projects with smaller budgets.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

August 18, 2025

Is the age of huge games over? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success is „a harbinger of change” and „a title that 100% knows what it is”
Who is the mysterious „The Looker” in Peak? Let's find out

Who is the mysterious „The Looker” in Peak? Let's find out

Do you have a strange feeling that someone is watching you in Peak? It could be The Looker. You can find out more about this secret character here.

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Dawid Lubczynski

August 18, 2025

Who is the mysterious „The Looker” in Peak? Let's find out
Can't find the Tomb in Peak? How to get Golden Bing Bong and 24 Karat Badge

Can't find the Tomb in Peak? How to get Golden Bing Bong and 24 Karat Badge

Do you find it hard to locate the Tomb while getting through the desert in Peak? It is not an easy feat. Here you will learn how to get there and snatch 24 Karat Badge while at it.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

August 18, 2025

Can't find the Tomb in Peak? How to get Golden Bing Bong and 24 Karat Badge
Combination of Cyberpunk 2077, The Matrix and F.E.A.R is looking better and better, but a new trailer doesn't dispel all doubts among gamers

Combination of Cyberpunk 2077, The Matrix and F.E.A.R is looking better and better, but a new trailer doesn't dispel all doubts among gamers

A new trailer for Neo Berlin 2087 is available online and has once again caused mixed feelings. Players do not hide their concerns and compare it to MindsEye.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

August 18, 2025

Combination of Cyberpunk 2077, The Matrix and F.E.A.R is looking better and better, but a new trailer doesn't dispel all doubts among gamers
New strategy with RPG elements launched on Steam. Fans say it's the spiritual heir to Warcraft 3

New strategy with RPG elements launched on Steam. Fans say it's the spiritual heir to Warcraft 3

The Scouring is a Warcraft-inspired hybrid of RTS and action RPG. The game is available in Early Access, and the first feedback from players is very positive.

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Martin Bukowski

August 13, 2025

New strategy with RPG elements launched on Steam. Fans say it's the spiritual heir to Warcraft 3
He worked 10 years on the game, and finally announced the release date. It's a new space strategy for Stellaris fans

He worked 10 years on the game, and finally announced the release date. It's a new space strategy for Stellaris fans

We have learned the release date of the space strategy Stellar Reach, which is being created by a former developer from Ubisoft and Creative Assembly studio.

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Maciej Gaffke

August 12, 2025

He worked 10 years on the game, and finally announced the release date. It's a new space strategy for Stellaris fans
Peak players are finding an invisible wall with the Mesa update. Fortunately, the developers are working on a fix

Peak players are finding an invisible wall with the Mesa update. Fortunately, the developers are working on a fix

Reaching the summit of Peak's new biome, the Mesa, might be unintentionally difficult. Thankfully, the invisible wall could be patched out in an update already.

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Matt Buckley

August 11, 2025

Peak players are finding an invisible wall with the Mesa update. Fortunately, the developers are working on a fix
Peak's Mesa Update is out now. Here's how it works and what else to expect

Peak's Mesa Update is out now. Here's how it works and what else to expect

The first major update to the goofy co-op climbing game, Peak, is here: The Mesa. Here's how it works and some other things to know before you dive in.

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Matt Buckley

August 11, 2025

Peak's Mesa Update is out now. Here's how it works and what else to expect
Nintendo's biggest missed opportunity with the launch of the Switch 2

Nintendo's biggest missed opportunity with the launch of the Switch 2

You may have felt that Nintendo's latest showcases have felt a little lackluster. There might be a reason for that, and it feels like a huge missed opportunity.

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Matt Buckley

August 8, 2025

Nintendo's biggest missed opportunity with the launch of the Switch 2
One of last year's best indie games just shadow-dropped on Nintendo Switch

One of last year's best indie games just shadow-dropped on Nintendo Switch

This morning, Nintendo hosted the first Indie World Showcase since the launch of the Switch 2. At the end, they shadow dropped one of last year's best games.

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Matt Buckley

August 7, 2025

One of last year's best indie games just shadow-dropped on Nintendo Switch
Well Dweller is the next Metroidvania from Kyle Thompson and it comes to Nintendo Switch and PC next year

Well Dweller is the next Metroidvania from Kyle Thompson and it comes to Nintendo Switch and PC next year

The next game from Crypt Custodian developer Kyle Thompson is Well Dweller, a dark fantasy 2D Metroidvania where you play as a bird with a matchstick.

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Matt Buckley

August 7, 2025

Well Dweller is the next Metroidvania from Kyle Thompson and it comes to Nintendo Switch and PC next year
Everything announced during Nintendo's Indie World showcase. Shadow drops, release dates, and more

Everything announced during Nintendo's Indie World showcase. Shadow drops, release dates, and more

Nintendo's first Indie World showcase premiered today, revealing roughly eighteen indie games over about fifteen minutes. There is a lot to be excited about.

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Matt Buckley

August 7, 2025

Everything announced during Nintendo's Indie World showcase. Shadow drops, release dates, and more
Vintage Story developers claim itch.io has withheld payments for three months

Vintage Story developers claim itch.io has withheld payments for three months

Developers of the popular Minecraft-like survival game Vintage Story claim that despite requests, digital storefront itch.io has not sent payment in 3 months.

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Matt Buckley

August 6, 2025

Vintage Story developers claim itch.io has withheld payments for three months
Nintendo announces an Indie World Showcase for this week. How to watch and what to expect

Nintendo announces an Indie World Showcase for this week. How to watch and what to expect

One week after the Partner Showcase, Nintendo will host a presentation focused on indie games. There are a few exciting games that could make an appearance.

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Matt Buckley

August 5, 2025

Nintendo announces an Indie World Showcase for this week. How to watch and what to expect
Safe and extremely boring AAA games don't interest Hideo Kojima. Most interesting things are to be made by independent devs

Safe and extremely boring AAA games don't interest Hideo Kojima. Most interesting things are to be made by independent devs

Hideo Kojima isn't happy about modern blockbusters either. Instead of boring and long-winded AAA games, the MGS creator sees more interesting things in independent titles.

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Jacob Blazewicz

August 5, 2025

Safe and extremely boring AAA games don't interest Hideo Kojima. Most interesting things are to be made by independent devs
New Steam small hit is a disturbing answer to Stardew Valley. 97% positive reviews speak for themselves

New Steam small hit is a disturbing answer to Stardew Valley. 97% positive reviews speak for themselves

Grimshire adds to the formula of a cozy Stardew Valley-style life simulator such elements as cute animal inhabitants and... the threat of pestilence.

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Jacob Blazewicz

August 4, 2025

New Steam small hit is a disturbing answer to Stardew Valley. 97% positive reviews speak for themselves
How to contact Visa and Mastercard if you want to protest censorship of games on Steam and itch.io

How to contact Visa and Mastercard if you want to protest censorship of games on Steam and itch.io

They are taking our video games away. Steam and itch.io have been forced to make changes. But there are a few ways you can make your voice heard.

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Matt Buckley

August 1, 2025

How to contact Visa and Mastercard if you want to protest censorship of games on Steam and itch.io