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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.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories is coming to PC and consoles on April 29th
Magin: The Rat Project Stories will be released on April 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. A Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order. Daedalic Entertainment is publishing the title.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Launches April 29 // Xbox and PS5 Pre-Orders Now Open
Magin: The Rat Project Stories, a dark fantasy narrative deck-builder from developer The Rat Project and publisher Daedalic Entertainment, is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with pre-orders for Nintendo Switch opening April 1, 2026. The game is set to release on April 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players can expect a story-driven adventure with deck-building mechanics, branching narratives, and choices that impact the gameplay.