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Curse of the Crimson Stag Announced
ONE-O-ONE GAMES and Daedalic Entertainment have announced Curse of the Crimson Stag, a new folk-horror game set to release this year on PC and consoles. An announcement teaser provides a first glimpse at the game.
NACON Connect 2026 Unveils Dark Fantasy Games, Racing Sim Updates, And Controllers
NACON Connect 2026 showcased new titles like Hunter: The Reckoning: Deathwish, Dracula: The Disciple, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse: Rageborn, alongside updates for existing games and new hardware. Several racing simulations received updates, including Tour de France 2026 and Endurance Motorsport Series, and new controllers from the Revo X range were revealed.
Curse of the Crimson Stag announced for Nintendo Switch
Daedalic Entertainment and One-O-One Games have announced Curse of the Crimson Stag, a story-driven mystery thriller for the Nintendo Switch, expected in 2026. Players will investigate the abandonment of the Whiteroot Hotel, exploring themes of supernatural occurrences, past tragedy, and local folklore involving a spirit known as the Crimson Stag.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Hits Steam With Strong Launch Numbers | HappyGamer
Magin: The Rat Project Stories has achieved significant success on Steam three weeks after its launch. Developed by The Rat Project and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the indie game boasts an 87% positive review rating, over 72,000 wishlists, and a median playtime of over 3 hours, indicating strong player engagement and a promising future for the studio.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Out Now: Narrative Adventure and Card Combat Combine in a Dark, Comic-inspired World
Magin: The Rat Project Stories is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This narrative adventure game combines a branching comic-style story with strategic card combat, where player decisions directly influence their deck. Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features a dark fantasy world and a non-linear storyline.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories – The Deliverer Of Dark Emotional Twists
Magin: The Rat Project Stories is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by The Rat Project and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features a unique mechanic where emotions fuel gameplay through a card-based system. It is available in Standard and Essence Editions, with the latter offering additional digital content.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"
Voice actor Rich Keeble expressed nervousness about the review scores for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recalling his negative experience with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Despite his initial anxieties, Expedition 33 achieved a highly positive Metacritic score of 92, becoming one of the year's best-rated games.
The Occultist Review | TheXboxHub
The Occultist is a first-person adventure game where players step into the shoes of paranormal investigator Alan Rebels to uncover his father's disappearance in a ritualistic British town. The game features impressive environmental design, a strong atmosphere, and unique mechanics like spirit vision and time manipulation, though its stealth sections and boss battles are less successful. Overall, it offers a rewarding puzzle-solving experience and an eerie world to explore.
Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundup
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase featured numerous announcements for indie games, including new reveals, release dates, and DLC. Several titles like Alabaster Dawn, Alkahest, and Away Team were highlighted, with many set to enter Early Access or launch in the coming months. The showcase also included updates for existing games such as Barotrauma and Brotato.
First Gameplay Revealed for Barotrauma: Home & Harbor Expansion, Autumn 2026 Window set
The upcoming Home & Harbor Expansion for Barotrauma, set for Autumn 2026, introduces outpost ownership, base building, and management. First gameplay reveals new systems tied into faction dynamics and economy, alongside a new faction called The Descendants. Developers FakeFish and Undertow Games, supported by Daedalic Entertainment, are expanding the sci-fi submarine simulator.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Barotrauma DLC expansion ‘Home & Harbor launches this fall
The downloadable content expansion 'Home & Harbor' for the game Barotrauma is set to launch this fall. Publisher Daedalic Entertainment announced the upcoming release of the DLC.
The Occultist Brings Slow-Burn Horror And Dark Secrets To Xbox, PlayStation And PC
The Occultist, a story-driven first-person survival horror game from DALOAR and Daedalic Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game focuses on atmosphere, mystery, and tension, with players investigating a cursed island using a mystic pendulum to solve puzzles and uncover dark secrets.
The Occultist Released
The first-person action-adventure game The Occultist, developed by DALOAR and published by Daedalic Entertainment, has officially launched on Steam for Windows. Players take on the role of a paranormal investigator in this newly released title.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Review | TheXboxHub
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a strategy-driven survival game that places players in command of the USS Voyager, tasking them with navigating the Delta Quadrant and finding a way home. While it excels in its interconnected systems, narrative choices, and ship management, it is held back by uneven combat, technical issues, and a reliance on random chance for key decisions.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 6 to 10
This weekly feature highlights new games releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 6 and April 10. The lineup includes a variety of genres such as turn-based RPGs, puzzle games, narrative adventures, and horror titles, with many optimized for Xbox Series X|S and supporting Xbox Play Anywhere.
The Occultist reveals its haunting cinematic launch trailer
The cinematic launch trailer for the psychological horror game The Occultist has been released, featuring voice acting by Doug Cockle. The game, developed by DALOAR and published by Daedalic Entertainment, will launch on April 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories finally launches this month
Daedalic Entertainment and The Rat Project announced that Magin: The Rat Project Stories will launch on April 29th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This dark fantasy adventure game features deck-building card battles and a non-linear story where player choices influence the outcome.
New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - Report
Crystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is reportedly developing a new game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. The Embracer Group-owned studio is said to be aiming for this title to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. This project is in addition to other Lord of the Rings games reportedly in development by Embracer-owned studios.
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lost
The term 'eurojank' describes ambitious but often buggy European games that foster a unique cultural fondness. While many classic eurojank titles are now considered polished AAA games or have faded, the spirit of ambitious, mid-budget development persists despite challenges like publisher insolvency and studio closures. The article reflects on the charm of finding magic amidst imperfections, a characteristic that defined the eurojank era.
