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Evening Reading - October 26, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of industry news, including a review of Phantom Blade Zero, a delay for Emberville's Early Access release, and Skydance launching a voluntary buyout program. It also touches on OpenAI facing a lawsuit from Texas and the bankruptcy of Finnish esports organization ENCE. Microsoft is offering voluntary exit buyouts to employees, while Arrowhead Game Studios is focusing on Helldivers 2 over a potential Helldivers 3.
Weekend Discussion - October 25, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on various topics including Windows XP, business models, and incorrectly named countries. It also highlights "The Finals" as a top shooter and mentions several Shacknews articles from the week, including guides and reviews.
Order Of The Sinking Star Review | TheXboxHub
Order of the Sinking Star offers a vast and clever collection of block-pushing puzzles, building upon the foundations of The Witness with diverse mechanics and thousands of challenges. While the sheer density of puzzles can lead to mental fatigue, the game provides generous tools like an extensive undo system and the ability to skip difficult sections. Despite some abstract storytelling and occasional difficulty in recalling mechanics, the game is a remarkable achievement in puzzle design.
The search for a solution in Order of the Sinking Star
The author details their struggle with a specific puzzle in Order of the Sinking Star, focusing on the 'Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes' mechanic. Despite spending hours on the puzzle and nearly completing it, they are stuck on obtaining the final optional collectible, expressing a desire to solve it through their own deduction.
Order of the Sinking Star confirms Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
PM Studios has confirmed a physical retail release for Order of the Sinking Star on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with all content included on the cartridge. The game, directed by Jonathan Blow, features over a thousand hand-crafted puzzles across four distinct worlds, blending exploration, narrative, and evolving gameplay mechanics.
Order Of The Sinking Star Review
Order Of The Sinking Star is a dense and rewarding puzzle game with clever mechanics. However, the article notes that the writing is poor and some of the voice acting is questionable.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 18, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on top before release
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 18, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort leading due to pre-loads. The charts also feature new releases like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Resident Evil remakes, alongside other popular titles such as Final Fantasy Resonance and Elden Ring.
Evening Reading - October 12, 2026
This Evening Reading from Shacknews rounds up recent gaming news and features, including previews for Mina the Hollower and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, reviews for Valor Mortis and Gears of War: E-Day, and discussions on the potential for a Scream video game adaptation and the impact of AI on the internet. The article also highlights Shacknews's commitment to human-created content and its staff.
Weekend Discussion - October 11, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on the past week, mentioning articles on Gears of War: E-Day, Order of the Sinking Star, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Total War: Warhammer 3's Lords of End Times DLC. It also touches on Halo 3 ranks, retro graphics cards, and music.
The master of the cozy puzzle game is back, and he's destroying my free time once more in Order of the Sinking Star
Jonathan Blow's latest puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, is a masterfully crafted experience that blends concepts from four freeware puzzlers. The game offers a deep and engaging challenge, reminiscent of Blow's previous acclaimed title, The Witness, but with a distinct narrative focus and a unique "game design supercollider" approach.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 11, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts soars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting off strong
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 11, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 retaining the top spot. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuted at number two, with several Resident Evil titles also charting strongly.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Video games need to let players feel stupid
This article argues that many triple-A video games are overly afraid of players getting stuck, leading to excessive hand-holding and hints that diminish the satisfaction of solving puzzles. Games like Order of the Sinking Star, Routine, God of War, Marvel's Wolverine, and Halo: Campaign Evolved are discussed as examples of this trend, with the author advocating for more trust in players' problem-solving abilities to foster a greater sense of accomplishment.
Now this is spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning various genres and titles. Plans include playing Control, Gears of War: E-Day, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, My Summer Vacation, Tyranny, Resident Evil 4, Galactic Racer, and the new puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star.
Acclaimed Dev’s New PS5 Adventure Game Is Instant PS Store Hit
Jonathan Blow's new PlayStation 5 adventure game, Order of the Sinking Star, has become an instant hit on the PlayStation Store. The puzzle adventure game, following in the footsteps of Braid and The Witness, has received critical acclaim with a Metacritic score of 86/100 and player ratings of 4.99/5 Stars. The game is available for $29.99 and can be cloud streamed by PS Plus Premium members.
Jonathan Blows nya pusselspel Order of the Sinking Star är ute
Jonathan Blow, known for Braid and The Witness, has released his new puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, to positive reception. The game features over 1,000 hand-crafted interconnected puzzles spread across four worlds with unique mechanics.
Evening Reading - October 8, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Order of the Sinking Star and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, discussions on Phantom Blade Zero and Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, and updates on Ultima IP rights. It also touches on Xbox's new film and TV division, Apple's upcoming event, a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development, and Sony's AR/VR patent sales to Meta.
Order of the Sinking Star launch trailer – new puzzle adventure Nintendo Switch 2 game from the creator of Braid
Arc Games and Thekla have released the launch trailer for Order of the Sinking Star, a new puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness. Available now on Nintendo Switch, the game features over a thousand handcrafted challenges, a fully voiced cast, and an interconnected world designed for player freedom.
Order of the Sinking Star Review – Drown in the Deep
Order of the Sinking Star offers a deeply engaging puzzle experience with over 1000 interconnected puzzles across multiple distinct regions. While the game's challenging nature and occasional pacing issues might not be for everyone, its intricate design, narrative depth, and satisfying feedback loop make it a compelling journey for puzzle enthusiasts. Performance drops on PlayStation 5 are noted as a minor drawback.
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.
