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'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the YearBalatro, the indie roguelike deckbuilder from solo developer LocalThunk, won Game of the Year at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards. The game also secured wins for Best Debut, Best Design, and the Innovation Award. Other notable winners included Astro Bot for Best Audio and Best Technology, and Sam Lake received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth the price tag?Readers discuss concerns about Grand Theft Auto 6's digital-only release, pricing for the Ultimate Edition, and potential download issues due to its large size. Some express frustration with the lack of a physical copy, while others are excited despite the cost. The discussion also touches on the Atari Jaguar's failure and praise for Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 This NovemberAtlus announced that the acclaimed RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. Developed by Studio Zero, the game has achieved significant success since its 2024 launch, selling over one million copies on its first day and receiving multiple awards. A limited-time Steelbook Edition will be available at launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to Switch 2Atlus and Studio Zero announced that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on the Switch 2 on November 12th. The fantasy JRPG, which has won over 50 awards, is already available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 since October 2024.