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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Very Busy With Five New Arrivals
Xbox Game Pass is adding five new games this week, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana II, Routine, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, and Ninja Gaiden 4. RuneScape: Dragonwilds also recently joined the service. The additions span various genres and platforms, offering a broad selection for subscribers.
Xbox Game Pass Gets 12 More Games In September
Microsoft has announced 12 new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in September, with some arriving day-one. Titles include Kernel Hearts, Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons II, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Dune: Awakening. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headlines Next Game Pass Wave, Followed by Gears of War: E-Day
Microsoft's Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout September and October, including Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Gears of War: E-Day. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now, with other games like Kernel Hearts and Well Dweller rolling out for different subscription tiers. Several games will also be leaving the service by the end of September.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 4: Last chance for PlayStation's Gamescom Sale
This weekend features significant sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, with many deals ending soon. Notable discounts include God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles from Capcom and the PlayStation Gamescom Sale.
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.
For Doom Composer Mick Gordon, Every Soundtrack Is Waiting To Be Discovered
Composer Mick Gordon, known for his work on Doom and Doom Eternal, discusses his approach to creating video game soundtracks, likening it to archeological excavation. He emphasizes the fans' role in the longevity of his music and mentions upcoming projects like the cyberpunk FPS Defect.
Top 5: Best atmospheric horror games | Invision Game Community
This article highlights five atmospheric horror games that prioritize psychological tension and environmental storytelling over traditional action. Titles like The Backrooms Phenomenon, Cronos The New Dawn, Routine, Little Nightmares III, and The Lightkeeper are praised for their ability to create pervasive unease and fear through atmosphere, isolation, and a focus on the player's imagination.
The 15 best sci-fi survival horror video games you can play right now
This article lists and describes 15 of the best sci-fi survival horror video games available now on PC and consoles. The list includes titles like Alien: Isolation, System Shock 1 & 2, Dead Space, and Resident Evil 2, highlighting their unique atmospheres and gameplay mechanics.
Routine is an intense Alien Isolation-style experience, and it is cheaper than ever
Routine, an indie horror game developed by Lunar Software, offers an intense Alien Isolation-like experience with a focus on stealth and claustrophobic level design. Despite a long development cycle, the game has been praised for its quality and atmosphere, with one review giving it a 9/10. It is currently available at its lowest price ever on PC.
ID@Xbox Showcase Announced for April 23rd, Features Mistfall Hunter, Aphelion, and More
Microsoft and IGN will host an ID@Xbox Showcase on April 23rd, featuring new trailers and gameplay from upcoming indie titles like Mistfall Hunter and Aphelion. The event promises exclusive looks at several games, including a potential surprise, and may reveal release dates for some titles. This showcase precedes the larger Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct scheduled for June 7th.
"We are looking to add companies that bring something new" – Head of Raw Fury and Combined Effect explains his plans
Pim Holfve, now dual CEO of Raw Fury and its parent company Combined Effect, outlines his vision for scaling both entities. He emphasizes fostering creative independence within a collaborative structure, supporting indie developers, and potentially acquiring new companies that complement the group's existing strengths. Raw Fury saw significant success with titles like Blue Prince and Routine in the past year.
Raw Fury boss Pim Holfve is the new CEO of Combined Effect
Combined Effect, the parent company of Raw Fury, has appointed Pim Holfve as its new CEO. Holfve, who also serves as CEO of Raw Fury, will continue to oversee the indie publisher while expanding his leadership remit. He aims to transform Combined Effect into an enabler for indie success, fostering collaboration among its studios and publishers.
Pim Holfve appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing Leadership of Raw Fury
Pim Holfve, currently CEO of Raw Fury, has been appointed CEO of Combined Effect, an indie powerhouse group building an ecosystem of video game publishers and studios. Holfve's leadership at Raw Fury saw a 43% revenue growth in 2025, with the company achieving a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate over the last five years. Combined Effect aims to empower independent publishers by fostering collaboration and sharing expertise among its partners.
Top Indie Game Releases of December 2025, Part 1 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – Demons on skateboards – GTOGG
This article highlights several notable indie game releases from the first week of December 2025. Featured titles include the action-RPG Cloudheim, narrative horror game SLEEP AWAKE, isometric action-RPG Kingdom of Night, retro sci-fi survival horror ROUTINE, rhythm game Rhythm Doctor, automation sandbox MineMogul, and the surreal skating game Skate Story.
Cara Ellison, senior narrative designer on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 before Paradox switched developers, discusses her love of Troika's original RPG: 'Everyone on the team helped really make that maximum goth'
Narrative designer Cara Ellison discusses her favorite games and the importance of atmosphere and writing in game development. She highlights Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines as a personal favorite and discusses her current work on Sleight of Hand. Ellison also touches on the challenges of narrative tools in game engines like Unreal Engine.
New Video Game Releases in Week 49 of December 8, 2025
This article lists new video game releases for the week of December 8, 2025, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It also details free game offerings for December 2025 on PC, mobile, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus. Notable releases include Skate Story, Pokemon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension, and Terminator 2D: No Fate.
