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Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks
GameSpot's staff highlights their favorite recent game releases, focusing on hidden gems and overlooked titles. The picks include a variety of genres such as a job simulator, a gacha game, an action-heavy combat game, an action-platformer, a turn-based tactics game, a simulation game, a horror game, and a TCG simulator.
Why so many Steam games have weirdly similar (and forgettable) names
The article discusses the trend of generic and forgettable game names on Steam, citing examples like DUST: Origins and Duskfade. Experts like Hannah Flynn and Simon Carless offer insights into effective game naming strategies, emphasizing originality, memorability, and reflecting the game's essence over mimicking popular titles.
Duskfade Makes Boss Fights Feel Poignant
Duskfade, an action-platformer with PS3-era sensibilities, uses its story and boss fights to explore themes of loss and grief. While its combat and character designs are derivative, the game's narrative, particularly its use of boss encounters as manifestations of the protagonist's sister's emotions, delivers impactful and poignant moments. The article highlights how the game's simple yet effective storytelling can convey complex emotional subjects with care.
Duskfade Interview – Player Feedback, Future Content, Accessibility, And More
Weird Beluga discusses player feedback on Duskfade, noting that many players connect with the game's emotional story and nostalgic gameplay. The studio is considering future content, potentially exploring new characters or timelines, and is looking to improve combat based on reviews. Inspirations for the clockpunk aesthetic include Alice: Madness Returns and the desire to evoke feelings of time and memory.
Review: Duskfade (Nintendo Switch 2)
Duskfade is a third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2 that pays homage to PS2-era titles. While it features engaging platforming, challenging boss fights, and a lovely visual style, the lack of an in-game map and some personality quirks in its companion character detract slightly from the experience. Overall, it's an enjoyable and fun indie title for fans of the genre.
Duskfade Review – A Stunning Return to PS2-Era Platformers | Invision Game Community
Duskfade is a stunning clockpunk action-platformer that successfully revives the PS2-era genre with vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay. Developed by Weird Beluga, the game features a charming story, tight platforming mechanics, and enjoyable combat, making it a refreshing and outstanding debut.
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Microsoft's Indie Select Hub for September 2026 highlights six diverse indie titles across various genres, including superhero management, isekai truck driving, retro FPS horror, 3D platforming, real-time strategy, and historical multiplayer shooters. The curated collection aims to offer fresh takes on familiar genres with unique mechanics and perspectives.
Duskfade Review
Duskfade offers a charming art style and engaging gameplay loop, though it suffers from visual quirks and framerate issues on the Nintendo Switch. The game evokes a strong sense of PlayStation 2 era nostalgia.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 23, 2026 – Elden Ring already on top before launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2026, show Elden Ring topping the list due to pre-loads, despite its upcoming launch. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 also ranks high with pre-orders, while new releases like DayZ and Starsand Island appear on the charts.
Kingdom Hearts modder turns an indie love letter to the JRPG series into an even more blatant Kingdom Hearts-like
A modder named Dallin1016 has created mods for the indie game Duskfade, making it even more similar to the Kingdom Hearts series by adding Sora's iconic outfit, hairstyle, and Keyblade. Duskfade itself is an action RPG inspired by classic PS2 titles, including Kingdom Hearts, and features gameplay elements like fighting shadowy enemies and light RPG progression. The mods are available on NexusMods, and Duskfade has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 18, 2026
Sony has announced the latest PlayStation Store update for August 18, 2026, featuring new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes the August PlayStation Plus Essential lineup with games like Big Walk, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new game releases across platforms.
Duskfade Review – Time to Clock In
Duskfade is a 3D platformer with hack-and-slash combat that evokes classics from the PS1 and PS2 eras, but features modern production values and a surprisingly deep narrative exploring themes of grief and nostalgia. While the combat can feel shallow, the engaging platforming, imaginative environments, and charming story make it an approachable and enjoyable experience for families, with a campaign lasting around 10-12 hours. The game reviewed on PC performed exceptionally well, maintaining high frame rates.
Duskfade Review | TheXboxHub
Duskfade is a modern 3D platformer that aims to recapture the charm of classic games, featuring a colorful world, engaging platforming mechanics, and a lighthearted story about a clockmaker named Zirian saving his sister. While the combat can become repetitive, the game excels in its exploration, intuitive controls, and visually appealing environments powered by Unreal Engine 5. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026, show The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking the top spot, dethroning Splatoon Raiders. New releases Madden NFL 27 and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition also performed well, landing at second and fifth place respectively.
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The action platformer Duskfade, drawing comparisons to Kingdom Hearts and Ratchet & Clank, has been released to positive reviews, achieving an average score of 81/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer
Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga have released Duskfade, a new 3D platformer, on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features Zirian, who must restore time with his clockwork sword after his sister is trapped by Despair. Players will explore diverse environments, master combat and platforming abilities, and overcome emotional challenges represented by enemies and bosses.
Duskfade Is A Love Letter To The 3D Platformers We Grew Up With
Duskfade, a new 3D action platformer developed by Weird Beluga and published by Fireshine Games, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a clockpunk world where players control Zirian, who must save his sister from an eternal night by exploring diverse environments, engaging in combat, and utilizing a variety of movement abilities.
Duskfade Review - Watching the clock
Duskfade is an ambitious indie action-platformer inspired by mid-2000s titles, featuring platforming challenges, sword combat, and voice-acted cutscenes. While it boasts a visually stunning clockwork universe and engaging boss fights, the game suffers from awkward storytelling, inconsistent cutscene quality, and gameplay elements that don't fully cohere, ultimately falling short of its potential despite its clear passion.
