A Hat in Time
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Precision-Focused 3D Metroidvania Platformer Blue Fire Is Out on AndroidThe precision-focused 3D Metroidvania platformer Blue Fire is now available on Android, following its release on PC and consoles. Developer Robi Studios has also launched a quality-of-life update for the mobile version, enhancing its platforming, combat, and challenging Void stages.
PC gaming's very own indie-themed Smash Bros. just added the guy from Spelunky, who I now know is named Guy…The indie platform fighter Fraymakers, developed by Team Fray, has added Guy Spelunky, a character from the acclaimed roguelike platformer Spelunky. Guy's moveset features iconic items from his home game, and he joins other indie characters like Octodad and Hat Kid in Fraymakers' PC-centric roster.- PlayStation Plus Hidden Gem: A Hat in Time 💎A Hat in Time is a charming 3D platformer available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. Players control a spacefaring character who collects timepieces across diverse and colorful zones, engaging in platforming, stealth, detective work, and boss battles. The game features a delightful cast, an orchestral soundtrack, and various collectible items that expand abilities.
Nintendo reveals recent backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch softwareNintendo has released fixes for several Nintendo Switch games experiencing backwards compatibility issues on the Nintendo Switch 2. Games like Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, DOOM, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are now functioning correctly. However, Pizza Tower and Laysara: Summit Kingdom are still facing progression problems on the newer hardware.
Mr. Sleepy Man Review – A Weird & Wonderful 3D PlatformerMr. Sleepy Man is a quirky and charming 3D platformer that blends fluid movement with unexpected gameplay twists, including speedruns, stealth sections, and playable music videos. Developed by Devin Santi, the game features a surreal visual style and a non-linear structure that may be confusing for those seeking a straightforward experience. Despite its eccentricities, the game offers a unique and memorable adventure for players who appreciate its weirdness.- Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Cultist Simulator, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently offering significant discounts on various titles, including Cultist Simulator and Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, which are at their lowest prices ever. Other games like .hack//G.U. Last Recode, Across the Grooves, and A Hat in Time are also available at reduced prices.
Good Games Group Acquires Humble Games, Now Called Balor Games | Console CreaturesGood Games Group, founded by former Humble Bundle employees, has acquired Humble Games from Ziff Davis and rebranded as Balor Games. The new entity will continue to publish over 60 independent titles, focusing on stability and expanded support for partner studios with a renewed commercial strategy.- Humble Games' former bosses buy the studio's back catalogGood Games Group, led by former Humble Games leaders Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, has acquired the back catalog of over 50 titles from Humble Games, rebranding as Balor Games. This acquisition includes popular indie titles like Slay the Spire and Coral Island, and also encompasses the catalog of Firestoke Games. Balor Games aims to be a developer-friendly publisher focused on "triple-I" gaming.
Ex-Humble Games Heads Buy Back Label and Rename It to Balor GamesFormer Humble Games heads Alan Patmore and Mark Nash have acquired the indie publishing label and rebranded it to Balor Games. The new entity, formerly Good Games Group, has secured the back catalog of Humble Games, including titles like A Hat in Time and Slay the Spire, and aims to become a leading "triple-I" publisher.
Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor GamesGood Games Group has launched a new publishing label, Balor Games, by acquiring Ziff Davis' publishing business. This move consolidates over 60 indie titles, including Slay the Spire and SIGNALIS, under Balor Games, which aims to provide resources and autonomy to partner studios. Balor Games will also selectively invest in new projects like SCP: 5K while supporting its existing portfolio.
Good Games Group has bought the Humble and Firestoke back catalogues. Now, newly renamed as Balor Games, it wants to invest in triple-IGood Games Group, now rebranded as Balor Games, has acquired the back catalogues of Humble Games and Firestoke, encompassing over 50 titles. Led by Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, the company aims to become a leading 'triple-I' publisher, focusing on high-quality, impactful games and supporting developers across various budget levels.
Missing PS Plus Game Quietly Returns to Catalog After 3 MonthsA Hat in Time has returned to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog after being mysteriously removed in December 2025. The game, along with Endless Dungeon, was previously inaccessible to new subscribers due to a suspected PlayStation Store glitch. Other titles like Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, and Carto remain missing or were removed from 'Last Chance to Play' sections.
Ten games I want to play in 2025This article lists ten games the author is looking forward to playing in 2025, spanning various genres and platforms including Nintendo Switch and PC. Titles mentioned include Fantasy Life i, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and a collection of Tomb Raider remasters, among others.
10 Best PC Games For 10 Year Olds: [Fun+Educational Games]This article lists ten fun and educational PC games suitable for 10-year-olds, focusing on titles that are cartoon-oriented and free of explicit content. The selection includes games like Freddi Fish, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, Plants vs. Zombies, and A Hat in Time, all available on PC.