Pentiment
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12 Games You Can Actually Finish Under 30 Hours (2026) | TAGThis article highlights 12 games that can be completed in under 30 hours, with many falling under 10 hours, emphasizing that their short length is by design rather than due to cut content. The list includes titles like A Short Hike, Firewatch, Stray, and Outer Wilds, categorized by playtime and offering a solution for players struggling with large backlogs.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Infinite monkey butts: Scriptorium's comedic take on Pentiment's inky art style is a medieval riotScriptorium offers a comedic and absurd take on the art style of Pentiment, allowing players creative freedom to illustrate bizarre requests. The game's design prioritizes player expression and joy over strict adherence to client demands, making the artistic process a riotous experience.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)Nintendo Life staff share their gaming plans for the weekend, discussing a variety of titles across Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The team mentions recent releases like Splatoon, Yoshi's Mysterious Book, and several reviewed games, alongside personal favorites and upcoming titles.
10 Best Xbox RPGs to play in 2026This article ranks the 10 best RPGs available on Xbox Series X, highlighting titles like Fable Anniversary, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Baldur's Gate 3. It covers a range of RPG subgenres and emphasizes games with strong storytelling and engaging gameplay.
Bethesda showed the Fallout: New Vegas team a "powerpoint about all the things Obsidian did wrong," dev says:…Former Fallout: New Vegas senior designer Chris Avellone revealed that Bethesda presented Obsidian Entertainment with a PowerPoint detailing the game's perceived failures. Avellone expressed that this presentation was demoralizing, despite Obsidian's efforts to keep the Fallout franchise relevant. Bethesda later took the series in-house for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, while Obsidian moved on to other original IPs.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, moreThe 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.
10 RPGs Under 30 Hours That Tell a Complete Story | TAGThis article argues that shorter Role-Playing Games can be more memorable and accessible than longer ones, especially for busy adults. It highlights ten RPGs that offer complete stories in under 30 hours, including Disco Elysium, Citizen Sleeper, and Pentiment, discussing their unique strengths and completion times.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including playing Pragmata, Pentiment, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and Tomodachi Life. Discussions also touch on the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, Seamus Blackley's thoughts on Nintendo's next console, and the passing of voice actor Jock Blaney.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOSValve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Rumour: Xbox Debating Whether to Make Its Games Exclusive AgainMicrosoft is reportedly debating whether to revert to making its games exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC. This internal discussion comes as the company evaluates its brand strategy and the potential launch of 'Project Helix'. While releasing games on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch has increased revenue, executives are considering the impact of exclusivity on their own platform's appeal.
This week in PC games: sci-fi shooter Pragmata, 2.5D platformer Replaced, and the most wishlisted game on Steam compete with illuminated manuscriptsThis week in PC games features a variety of upcoming titles including the sci-fi shooter Pragmata and the 2.5D platformer Replaced. Other notable releases and demos include the survival game Oceaneers, the espionage RPG Moves of the Diamond Hand, and the pirate-themed Windrose. The article also highlights unique management games like Sintopia and Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.- Lång, skön spelhelg med äggstra mycket spel!Several individuals from the FZ gaming community shared their plans for the Easter holiday weekend, which include playing a variety of games. Titles mentioned range from indie games like Secrets of Grindea and Sea of Stars to established titles such as Yoshi's Island, Death Stranding 2, and Helldivers 2.
Xbox’s New PS5 Action Game Port Gets Strong ReviewsSouth of Midnight, an award-winning action-adventure game originally released for Xbox Series X|S and PC, has launched on PlayStation 5 to strong reviews. The game is praised for its Southern Gothic Folklore-inspired story, unique stop-motion animation style, and engaging combat. It has received multiple awards, including Games for Impact and Outstanding Achievement in Animation.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.- Pentiment director offers advice to develop games quickerJosh Sawyer, director of Pentiment, offers advice to game developers on how to create games more efficiently. His insights focus on streamlining the development process for quicker and smoother production.