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Pony Island 2: Panda Circus release date and trailer revealed
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus is set to release on April 28, 2027, as revealed in a new trailer during Gamescom. The sequel to the cult classic Pony Island, from creator Daniel Mullins, will feature a mix of horror aesthetics, haunted arcades, and various game systems. The game will also include live-action actors and is available to wishlist on Steam.
7 developers that will save the video games industry - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature highlights seven smaller developers, including 11 bit studios, AdHoc Studios, Daniel Mullins Games, Hazelight Studios, Larian Studios, Sandfall Interactive, and Supergiant Games, who are seen as vital to the future of the video game industry. The article praises their innovative approaches to game design and storytelling, contrasting them with the perceived missteps of larger publishers.
BONEREADER Review | TheXboxHub
BONEREADER is a dice-builder with a strong atmosphere and unsettling themes, drawing comparisons to games like Balatro and Buckshot Roulette. While it features a compelling campaign where players face lost souls in dice games and make dialogue choices, its campaign structure and lack of meaningful meta-progression or unlocks detract from the roguelike deckbuilder experience, ultimately leading to a lack of replayability.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time Review – More than just a tribute
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time is a meta-game that cleverly uses the nostalgia for classic JRPGs to create a layered adventure about game development. Players unravel complex puzzles by collecting manual pages and exploring developer videos, with the game itself becoming secondary to the investigation of its underlying mysteries. It's a unique experience that explores what motivates developers and how nostalgia shapes our relationship with games.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
The Best Casino-Style Xbox Games to Play in 2026 (Without Spending Real Money)
This guide highlights six Xbox and Game Pass titles that incorporate casino mechanics without requiring real money, focusing on elements like risk, math, and strategy. Games such as Balatro, Inscryption, and Luck be a Landlord are featured for their engaging gameplay loops and casino-inspired design.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming and cultural topics, including a playable board game adaptation of Inscryption, the rise of wealthy individuals commissioning orchestras, and the impact of licensed crossover cards on Magic: The Gathering. It also touches on the narrative themes in Marathon, the decline of video game criticism at The A.V. Club, and a humorous comparison of Peter Molyneux to Beyonce.
Best Fake OS Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
This article highlights the best 'Fake OS' games available on the Nintendo Switch, a genre characterized by simulating computer or phone interfaces. It features titles like Bury me, my Love, Hypnospace Outlaw, and Inscryption, focusing on games reviewed positively and incorporating OS elements fundamentally into their gameplay.
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.
Iconic Game Jam Ludum Dare to End in 2028, Sort Of
Influential game jam Ludum Dare will conclude its scheduled events after October 2028, with the organizer Mike Kasprzak stating that while future unscheduled events are possible, the regular calendar jams will cease. Kasprzak cited personal struggles and a desire for the community to evolve independently as reasons for the decision.
150+ game devs promote “Fake OS” Steam tag for InterfaceX26 Steam Sale & Showcase
Over 150 game developers and publishers are collaborating on InterfaceX26, a week-long Steam sale and livestream event from April 27 to May 4. The initiative aims to establish "Fake OS" as an official Steam tag for games that simulate operating systems or digital interfaces. Players can support the campaign by tagging relevant games on Steam.
Hoarder is just a beautiful Polish cleaning sim from a former Darkwood dev, until you find the staircase to the very different game beneath
Hoarder is a new game from Byzel, a team including a co-creator of Darkwood and members from Superhot's development. Initially presented as a cleaning simulator similar to PowerWash Simulator, the game features a hidden layer that shifts into a different genre, described as an adventure game with horror elements. The developers, part of Awaken Realms, have released a trailer that hints at these deeper mysteries.
The Studio Behind One Of The Greatest Debut Games Of All Time Is Teasing Its Next Project
Sunset Visitor, the studio behind the acclaimed debut game 1000xResist, has teased that they will reveal "something special" at the upcoming Triple-I showcase on April 9. The showcase focuses on indie games and promises over 40 announcements.
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.
Survive the Quarantine Zone and More With Devolver Digital Games on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is adding several Devolver Digital titles, including the new release Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, alongside other popular games like Cult of the Lamb and Hotline Miami. The cloud gaming platform also announced new app support for Linux and Amazon Fire TV, and a giveaway for flight simulation hardware.
