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Monster Crown: Sin Eater Review
Monster Crown: Sin Eater, a sequel to the 2021 game, offers a darker take on the monster-battling genre with its pixel art and excellent soundtrack. However, the game suffers from a lack of direction, bland monster designs, and a poor difficulty curve, making it less engaging than similar titles like Pokémon or Cassette Beasts.
What happened when one game writer tried making a game in 30 days with Godot
A game writer details their 30-day journey creating a game using the Godot engine, aiming to assess its approachability for solo developers. Despite encountering common development hurdles and bugs, the author found Godot to be a more accessible tool compared to larger engines, ultimately fostering a sense of accomplishment for a solo creator.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
Steam Spring Sale 2026 is live - here's some indie gems to pick up
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 is now live, featuring discounts on numerous titles. This article highlights several indie games, including Old World, Cassette Beasts, Chained Echoes, Dome Keeper, The Wandering Village, Opus Magnum, Megabonk, and Cleared Hot, with their respective sale prices and brief descriptions. The sale concludes on March 26th.
The Games of Not This Year - 2025 Edition
This article highlights games played in 2025 that were not released in that year, featuring a diverse list of titles from various genres. Contributors share their experiences with games like Baldur's Gate 3, Pacific Drive, and Super Mario World, discussing what made them memorable despite their original release dates.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAG
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Feature: "The Single Best Game Concept Ever" - Pokémon-Inspired Devs Talk The Series That Started It All
Developers from studios creating Pokémon-inspired games discuss the enduring appeal of the franchise's creature-collecting and battling mechanics. They highlight the series' impact on their own designs, praising its core loop of collecting, battling, and micro-rewards as a foundational concept in game design.
Fanatical's Play on the Go Elite Collection Bundle for Feb 2026 has some gems in it
Fanatical has launched a new 'Play on the Go Elite Collection' bundle featuring multiple games compatible with handheld devices like the Steam Deck and Legion Go. The bundle offers tiered pricing, with discounts increasing for purchasing more games, and includes titles such as V Rising, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Jurassic World Evolution 2 Deluxe Edition.
