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Best Metroidvania Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights some of the best Metroidvania games available to play, offering a sampling of great titles rather than a definitive all-time list. The selections are presented in alphabetical order and cover a range of acclaimed indie and AAA titles with diverse mechanics and settings.
New Video Game Releases in Week 49 of December 8, 2025
This article lists new video game releases for the week of December 8, 2025, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It also details free game offerings for December 2025 on PC, mobile, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus. Notable releases include Skate Story, Pokemon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension, and Terminator 2D: No Fate.
Evil Empire takes over Brotato development, next update detailed
Evil Empire has taken over the development of the popular roguelike Brotato from original developer Blobfish Games, who will now focus on new projects. Evil Empire, known for its work on Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia, announced the change and teased the upcoming first update for Brotato, which will include a new enemy called The Gobbler. Brotato has sold over 10 million copies across PC, console, and mobile platforms since its 2023 launch.
The Best Nintendo Switch Platformers
This guide rounds up the best platforming games available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It includes a variety of titles, from classic 2D side-scrollers to modern 3D adventures, featuring both first-party Nintendo franchises and popular third-party releases.
Dead Cells The Concierge Boss Guide | Beat him First
This guide provides strategies for defeating The Concierge, the first boss in Dead Cells, encountered on the Black Bridge. It details the boss's attacks, including Stab, Fire Strike, Leap, Shout, and Aura of Laceration, along with tips on how to dodge or parry them. The guide also offers advice on using traps and damage-over-time effects to gain an advantage.