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Nonolith traps you in a living maze and challenges you to find hidden terrain magic using good old copy-paste
Nonolith is a 2D puzzle game where players control a gnome trapped in a living maze, using copy-paste mechanics to manipulate the environment. Developed by Justcamh, the game challenges players to solve puzzles and discover hidden terrain magic, with a demo available on Steam and the full release planned for later this year.
Echo Weaver launch trailer – time loop Metroidvania game hits Nintendo Switch 2
Akupara Games and Moonlight Kids have released a launch trailer for Echo Weaver, a new time loop Metroidvania game now available on Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to master time-altering anomalies and use knowledge gained from previous loops to break a cycle and uncover a conspiracy.
Timeloop metroidvania Echo Weaver is the brave game that locks almost nothing off and challenges you to break it
Echo Weaver is a 2D timeloop metroidvania that allows players significant freedom to break its mechanics from the outset. Developed by Moonlight Kids, the game challenges players to learn and exploit its systems, particularly the versatile glaive, rather than relying on traditional skill unlocks. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and the world visually striking, the narrative writing is considered less effective than the environmental storytelling.
Echo Weaver On Game Pass Turns Time Into Your Most Valuable Weapon
Echo Weaver, a new Metroidvania title from Moonlight Kids and Akupara Games, is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers. The game features a unique time-loop mechanic where knowledge gained from previous runs is the primary form of progression. It is also available for purchase on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
You Have Minutes to Live: Introducing Echo Weaver
Echo Weaver, a new knowledge-based Metroidvania from indie developer Moonlight Kids, has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and is available on Day One with Game Pass. The game features a unique time-loop mechanic where players have minutes to live before resetting, emphasizing learning and mastery over random generation. Akupara Games is publishing the title, which has been praised for its innovative genre blend.
Nintendo Download – October 8, 2026 (North America) – Dragon’s Dogma 2, Kingdom Hearts, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of October 8, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Kingdom Hearts Collection, and many other digital and retail games.
Nine Games Leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15
Nine games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Donut County, and Pacific Drive, will leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15. Subscribers have until this date to play these titles across Cloud, Console, and PC before they are removed from the library. Microsoft also announced its first wave of October additions to the service.
Nintendo Download – October 8, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of October 8, 2026. The list includes retail and digital titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring a mix of new releases and collections.
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, with Battlefield 6 being the headline addition. Several new titles, including Valor Mortis and Bluey's Happy Snaps, will launch directly into the service. However, popular titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pacific Drive will be leaving Game Pass on October 15th.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Gears Of War: E-Day And These 11 Games In October
Microsoft has announced the latest lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for October, led by Gears of War: E-Day. The subscription service will also add Minecraft Dungeons 2, Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and several other titles throughout the first half of the month, including multiple day-one releases across cloud, console, and PC.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in October, including Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Echo Weaver, all available on day one. The service also highlights recently added games like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons II. Several games, including A Plague Tale: Requiem and Evil West, will be leaving the Game Pass library on October 15.
Battlefield 6 is Coming to Game Pass on October 13th
Battlefield 6 will be available on Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers starting October 13th, with additional perks for EA Play members. The article also lists other games joining and leaving Game Pass in October, including Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2, Valor Mortis, and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, more
Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 will feature various games with listed file sizes on their respective eShops. Titles include Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and many others, with sizes ranging from under 1MB to over 54GB.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 5th and 9th. Titles include Gears of War: E-Day, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection I-III, and many more across various genres.
10 overly awesome indies to check out in October 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in October 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. The featured titles span multiple genres, from arcade destruction and horror point-and-clicks to road trip adventures, Metroidvanias, RPGs, offroading simulators, and cyberpunk shopkeeping sims.
Echo Weaver Is an Upcoming Knowledge-Based Metroidvania Where Secrets Are Your Upgrades
Echo Weaver, an upcoming Metroidvania developed by Moonlight Kids and published by Akupara Games, is set to launch on October 8th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a unique 'metroidBRAINia' approach where player progression is tied to learning and uncovering secrets within a time loop narrative, rather than traditional upgrades.
Release Dates/Windows
This article announces release dates for several games. Delverium will launch in Early Access on September 22nd, and Echo Weaver has an official release date of October 8th for all platforms. Factory Default also has a release date mentioned.
Echo Weaver gets October 2026 release on consoles and PC — MP3s & NPCs
Moonlight Kids' metroidvania game Echo Weaver is set to release on October 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a time loop mechanic where players use learned secrets and time itself as resources to progress through a ruined society. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Echo Weaver announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Akupara Games and Moonlight Kids have announced Echo Weaver, a time loop metroidvania, for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on October 8. Players control the last Weaver, exploring a ruined society trapped in a time loop, using time itself as currency and secrets as upgrades to uncover the narrative and reshape fate.
Thinky Direct 2026 Spotlights More Than 40 Upcoming Puzzle Games, World Premieres, New Demos, Launch Dates, and Major Updates
Thinky Games presented its second annual puzzle-focused showcase, Thinky Direct 2026, featuring over 40 upcoming puzzle games. The event included world premieres, new demos, launch dates, and updates on titles like Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and Dittori. The showcase also launched the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam in partnership with Draknek & Friends.