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How to open the slave cages in REPLACED
This guide explains how to solve the slave cage password puzzle in the game REPLACED. The puzzle involves deciphering a code based on symbols found near the control panel, with the correct sequence being Chains, Knife, Eye, Cross.
How to get the Binoculars in REPLACED
This guide explains how to obtain the Binoculars in the game REPLACED. Players must complete a series of tasks for NPCs, including finding a Rectifier for Susan and beating her high score in the mini-game Donor Rush. The Binoculars are ultimately needed to progress with David.
REPLACED review – A beautiful dystopia that doesn’t always play nice
REPLACED is a visually stunning 2.5D cyberpunk action-adventure platformer from Sad Cat Studios, set in a dystopian Phoenix City. Players control an AI named REACH navigating a world recovering from nuclear catastrophe, facing challenges in platforming and combat. Despite some visual clarity issues affecting gameplay, the game is praised for its engaging narrative, world-building, and intriguing exploration of AI themes.
Replaced Dev Issues Warning
The cyberpunk cinematic platformer Replaced has launched on PC and Xbox, but a game-breaking bug is present on Xbox Series S. A patch to fix the issue is expected this week.
8 Must-Play Indie Games Launching This Week in April 2026
Eight new indie games are set to launch in April 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and detective noir to restaurant management and philosophical narratives. Titles include Gunboat God, Relic Abyss, Moses & Plato: Last Train to Clawville, Mouse: P.I For Hire, Dosa Divas, REPLACED, Opus: Prims Peak, and Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts. This diverse lineup highlights the creativity and innovation within the current indie game development scene.
This week in PC games: sci-fi shooter Pragmata, 2.5D platformer Replaced, and the most wishlisted game on Steam compete with illuminated manuscripts
This 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.
GTA and Red Dead in the crosshairs: hacker drama unfold... | TAG
Rockstar Games is reportedly facing a data breach with hackers claiming to hold sensitive Grand Theft Auto 6 information for ransom. Separately, the tribal survival game Soulmask has left early access with a free Egypt-themed DLC, and Magic: The Gathering is reintroducing a canceled Monster Hunter card. In other news, Karl Urban expressed interest in playing John Marston in a Red Dead Redemption film, Pete Hines departed Bethesda citing dissatisfaction post-Xbox acquisition, and the AI in the 25-year-old game Black & White is being recognized as a precursor to modern AI.
REPLACED release countdown: Exact date and time
The 2.5D action-adventure game REPLACED, developed by Sad Cat Studios, is set to launch on April 14th for PC and Xbox. The game features an AI protagonist in a post-nuclear alternate 1980s setting, with gameplay focusing on platforming, combat, and uncovering secrets. A demo is available on Steam.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 13 to 17
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 13 and April 17. Titles include Dosa Divas, Hades II, Replaced, Pragmata, and many more across various genres, with several also available on Game Pass.
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FZ is hosting its ninth season of "FZ High Score," a prediction game where participants guess the Opencritic average score for upcoming games. The next game featured is the 2.5D platformer Replaced, with guesses due by Thursday. Deadlines for other games like Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream are on Friday.
Indie dev teams unite and form Nova Assembly, a company where indie companies share their expertise
Several indie game development teams, including Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy, have united to form Nova Assembly, a new company designed to share expertise and resources. Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen, will serve as CEO, aiming to foster collaboration without compromising creative independence. The company also plans to establish its own publishing arm in the future.
Five Studios Behind Some of the Most Anticipated Games Unite to Form Developer-Led Holding Nova Assembly
Five independent game development studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy—have formed a developer-led holding company called Nova Assembly. This new structure aims to foster collaboration and resource sharing among the studios while preserving their creative independence, offering a more resilient model against industry layoffs and consolidation. The combined pipeline includes 10 games, with REPLACED set to be the first release from Nova Assembly.
Five studios form developer-led holding Nova Assembly
Five independent game studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Weappy, and Game Garden—have formed a developer-led holding company called Nova Assembly. The alliance aims to share resources and expertise, with plans to establish its own publishing division. Sad Cat Studios' game Replaced is slated as the group's first release in April 2026.
Replaced, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, The Secret Life of Goldman, 2 Other Developers Unite to Form 'Nova Assembly' Co-op
Five independent game studios, including the developers of Replaced and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, have formed a co-op called Nova Assembly. This new entity aims to provide mutual support for development and marketing, with the long-term goal of establishing a jointly owned publishing label.
The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, featuring 18 titles across various platforms. Highlights include the highly anticipated Hades 2 and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, alongside Final Fantasy 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The service will also see the departure of several games, including Grand Theft Auto 5, on April 15.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for April, including the highly anticipated Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several titles are launching day-one on the service, such as The Thaumaturge and Replaced, while others like Grand Theft Auto V will be removed on April 15.
The Xbox Game Pass list for April is big and includes Hades 2, FBC: Firebreak, Replaced, and more
Microsoft has announced a significant lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including the highly anticipated Hades II, FBC: Firebreak, and Replaced. The list features a mix of new releases and catalog additions across cloud, console, and PC platforms. Several titles are also departing the service on April 15th, including Grand Theft Auto V.
Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1 Lineup and Departures Announced
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2026, including titles like Hades II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several games, including Grand Theft Auto V and Ashen, will be leaving the service on March 31, 2026.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.
