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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
Will we play SWAT Commander on Xbox or PS5? Console release is possible

Will we play SWAT Commander on Xbox or PS5? Console release is possible

Are you waiting for SWAT Commander to be released on Xbox or PS5? Here you will find the developers' take on this matter.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 29, 2025

Will we play SWAT Commander on Xbox or PS5? Console release is possible
Mage Arena on Xbox, PS5 or PS4? Let's talk about console release

Mage Arena on Xbox, PS5 or PS4? Let's talk about console release

Would you like to see Mage Arena on Xbox, PS5 or PS4? You're not alone with such a wish. However, there is more context that you need to know about this game. Here you will learn about the chances of such port happening in the nearest future.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 28, 2025

Mage Arena on Xbox, PS5 or PS4? Let's talk about console release
This is how many Clair Obscur Expedition 33 players start their combat. It is a deadly combination but there is a better alternative

This is how many Clair Obscur Expedition 33 players start their combat. It is a deadly combination but there is a better alternative

Do you use Lune only to get Maelle to Virtuose stance in Clair Obscur Expedition 33? You are not the only one. However, this strategy can quickly start falling short. Here you will learn more about this devastating setup.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 25, 2025

This is how many Clair Obscur Expedition 33 players start their combat. It is a deadly combination but there is a better alternative
Spiritual successor to StarCraft is finally getting a campaign. Ashes of Earth with release date

Spiritual successor to StarCraft is finally getting a campaign. Ashes of Earth with release date

Stormgate will soon leave Early Access and launch in full version. The most important elements of the game, the campaign, and the 1-on-1 mode are already ready.

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Martin Bukowski

July 23, 2025

Spiritual successor to StarCraft is finally getting a campaign. Ashes of Earth with release date
Feed giant kaiju in this co-op indie cooking game, Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking is just what it sounds like

Feed giant kaiju in this co-op indie cooking game, Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking is just what it sounds like

Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking is perfectly titled. Prevent the apocalypse by braving a dungeon and preparing meals for giant monsters with friends.

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Matt Buckley

July 17, 2025

Feed giant kaiju in this co-op indie cooking game, Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking is just what it sounds like
Stardew Valley player names their son Crow, game thinks he’s an actual bird

Stardew Valley player names their son Crow, game thinks he’s an actual bird

This has got to be Stardew Valley’s weirdest baby bug so far. Let’s just hope he doesn’t start growing feathers instead of hair.

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Olga Racinowska

July 16, 2025

Stardew Valley player names their son Crow, game thinks he’s an actual bird
This tech in RimWorld Odyssey can completely change the game, but many players may overlook it

This tech in RimWorld Odyssey can completely change the game, but many players may overlook it

A new RwimWorld DLC, Odyssey, is something fresh in this universe. It allows us to create a mobile base and visit the furthest places on the planet… and even space. However, there is one tech, which can completely change the game.

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Damian Gacek

July 15, 2025

This tech in RimWorld Odyssey can completely change the game, but many players may overlook it