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The new Bubsy is better than I expected, but its hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting
The new Bubsy 4D game from Fabraz and Atari offers surprisingly robust 3D platforming mechanics, allowing for complex aerial maneuvers. However, the game is heavily weighed down by its exhausting and cringeworthy '90s nostalgia, particularly its hackneyed humor and nonsensical level design, making it difficult to recommend despite its gameplay potential.
Cairn update lets you create custom shirts while waiting for upcoming DLC
Cairn has released an update allowing players to create custom shirts featuring their in-game climbing routes and statistics. This feature serves as a distraction while players await the upcoming free DLC, "On The Trail," which will expand the game to new seaside environments in Winter 2026. The custom shirts are an expensive merchandise option for dedicated fans.
20 Must-Play Games on Steam Deck in 2026 (Verified and Optimized) | TAG
This guide highlights 20 games that perform exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, focusing on session-friendliness and battery life. It categorizes games into quick sessions, hour-long sessions, and deep dives, while also noting AAA titles that are playable with adjustments. The article also details Valve's 'Steam Deck Verified' system and lists games that did not make the cut due to performance issues.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste, with a portion of proceeds going to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 PC games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Fanatical and Humble Bundle are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles. All games are provided as digital Steam keys.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time deals on indie game bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Citizen Sleeper. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Get some quality classics in the Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase Bundle
The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase Bundle is now available, featuring a collection of highly-rated indie games. The bundle includes titles such as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Celeste, and Slime Rancher, many of which are Steam Deck verified or playable. This bundle is highlighted as one of Humble Bundle's best offerings in recent times.
Haneda Girl Is On Xbox And PlayStation – Hotline Miami Meets Celeste
Haneda Girl has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, following its PC release. Developed by Studio Koba and published by Aeternum Game Studios, the 2D action platformer features a blend of fast-paced combat and precision platforming, with players able to switch between two distinct playstyles. The game is also noted for its replayability and influences from titles like Celeste and Hotline Miami. A Nintendo Switch version is planned but has been delayed.
Review: TetherGeist (Switch) - Satisfying Platforming That Owes A Debt To Celeste
TetherGeist is a highly satisfying precision platformer for the Nintendo Switch that draws inspiration from Celeste but carves its own path with innovative tether mechanics. While the main narrative is somewhat flat and minor visual bugs are present, the game excels with its smart level design, rewarding collectibles, and engaging gameplay that tests both reflexes and intellect. The game offers around 10 hours of content, with ample opportunity for completionists to hunt down hidden items.
Acclaimed Artistic Metroidvania Constance Out Now On Switch, PlayStation & Xbox
The acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania game Constance is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Blue Backpack and co-published by ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES, the title features flow-state gameplay where players control a paintbrush-wielding artist. Constance has received praise for its genre contributions and comparisons to titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste.
Celeste Creator's Next Game Is Called City of None | Console Creatures
Extremely OK Games has revealed City of None, the next game from Celeste co-creator Noel Berry, set to launch in 2027 for PC. The game is an adventure platformer set in a metropolis filled with spirits, beasts, robots, and friends, where players will reclaim the city from Barons using unique items and power-ups.
City of None is the next game from the co-creator of Celeste
Extremely OK Games is publishing City of None, the next game from a co-creator of Celeste. Further details about the game's development and release are expected soon.
From the co-creator of Celeste comes City of None, a metroidvania about a wooden adventurer in a dying metropolis
Extremely OK Games announced City of None, a new metroidvania developed by Celeste co-creator Noel Berry and his brother Liam. The game features lush pixel art and is set in a crumbling metropolis where players control a wooden adventurer. City of None is slated for release in 2027 on PC.
Extremely OK Games announces platform adventure game City of None for PC
Extremely OK Games has announced City of None, a new side-scrolling platform adventure game. The title is being developed for PC and is from the creators of Celeste.
Review: Constance (Switch) - A Beautiful Metroidvania With Something To Say
Constance is a Metroidvania for Nintendo Switch that explores themes of mental illness and overstimulation through its gameplay mechanics and narrative. While it draws heavily from titles like Hollow Knight and Ori, it offers a unique experience with its hand-drawn art style and challenging focus-based gameplay. The game successfully conveys its message about concentration as an antidote to an overwhelming world, making it a recommended play for genre fans.
Celeste-Like Precision Platformer TetherGeist Is a Coming-Of-Age Pilgrimage
TetherGeist is an upcoming precision 2D platformer from O. and Co. Games and Out of Space Games, set to release on May 7th, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players control Mae, a young Mountain Shaman with a motor disability, who uses her spirit tether for movement and puzzle-solving in a pilgrimage focused on growth and overcoming limitations.
Twitter Community Builds Discovery Engine for Hidden Indie Gaming Gems
The indie game community on Twitter is developing a grassroots discovery engine, exemplified by 'Indie Spotlight Tuesdays,' to help hidden gems gain visibility on platforms like Steam. This initiative encourages developers to share trailers, screenshots, and descriptions, fostering organic engagement and community-driven recommendations as an alternative to traditional marketing.
Gamers Rally for Fresh Video Game Soundtrack Rankings Beyond the Classics
A discussion is emerging among gamers about the predictability of "best of all time" video game soundtrack rankings, which often feature the same classic tracks. Players are advocating for lists that focus on more recent music from the last decade, highlighting titles like NieR: Automata and Hades II as examples of modern soundtracks that serve as emotional anchors for their narratives and showcase the maturation of game music as an art form.
Why Autosave Games Are the Only Games Parents Play | TAG
This article argues that autosave functionality is the most crucial feature for parents playing video games, especially in 2026. It highlights games like Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, and Cyberpunk 2077 for their robust autosave systems, while cautioning against titles with infrequent or manual save points, which can lead to significant progress loss due to unpredictable interruptions.
8 Single-Player Games With Honest Save Points (2026) | TAG
This guide highlights eight single-player games with save systems that respect players' time, allowing for short gaming sessions. Titles like Slay the Spire 2, Celeste, and Balatro offer near-instantaneous saves, while games such as Disco Elysium and Cyberpunk 2077 provide save-anywhere functionality. Other games like Stardew Valley, Dave the Diver, and Hades II save at natural breaks in their gameplay loops.