868-Back
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868-Back makes hacking as cool as '90s Hollywood thought it was868-Back, the latest puzzler roguelike from Michael Brough, offers a deceptively simple cyberpunk hacking experience that evolves into a complex strategic challenge. The game builds upon its predecessor, 868-Hack, by expanding the scope with a world map and introducing extreme modifiers that force players to constantly adapt their strategies. Despite its high difficulty, 868-Back provides a rewarding experience that makes players feel like master hackers.- 868-BACK ReleasedThe roguelike computer hacking game 868-BACK, a follow-up to 2015's 868-HACK, is now available on GOG.com, itch.io, and Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is launching with a 10% discount.
- Release Dates/WindowsSeveral games have announced their release dates and revealed new trailers. 868-BACK will launch on May 28th, American Truck Simulator - Illinois on May 14th, and Phonopolis on May 20th.
FINJI’s 868-BACK launches on May 28thFINJI and Michael Brough announced that the computer-hacking strategy roguelike game 868-BACK will launch for PC on May 28th. The game challenges players to hack servers and steal data from corporations, with a soundtrack by Tara Macalister. FINJI, founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman, is also known for publishing games like Tunic and Chicory.
An indie asking for $250,000 is 'a drop in the bucket' says Tunic's publisher, but indies are in a 'survival' era because companies think that 'isn't profitable enough' to fundFinji CEO Rebekah Saltsman describes the current era for indie games as 'survival,' stating that companies are hesitant to fund projects that aren't highly profitable. She argues that this focus on massive returns overlooks mid-tier games that could significantly impact the industry and change developers' lives. Saltsman emphasizes the publisher's goal of ensuring developers can make enough profit to create future games.- 2026 Upcoming Games Release ScheduleThe year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.