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The Age-by-Age Guide to Gaming With Your Kids (Ages 4 to 14) | TAG
This guide provides age-appropriate video game recommendations for children aged 4 to 14, focusing on games that foster shared experiences between parents and kids. It highlights games with features like simplified controls, invincibility options, and clear feedback loops, emphasizing the importance of adjusting difficulty and letting children lead the gameplay.
Best Co-Op Games on Switch 2: Play Together Anywhere (2026)
The Nintendo Switch 2 excels as a local multiplayer device, offering a strong library of co-op games. This guide highlights must-play titles like Mario Kart World and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, alongside excellent co-op experiences such as It Takes Two and Split Fiction. The Switch 2 also benefits from backward compatibility with the original Switch's extensive co-op catalog.
Devolver Digital Brings Three New Co-op Games to Gamescom Latam | HappyGamer
Devolver Digital announced it will showcase three new co-op titles at Gamescom Latam in Brazil: Heave Ho 2, Dark Scrolls, and Shroom and Gloom. Heave Ho 2 is a sequel to the popular physics-based party game, while Dark Scrolls is an action platformer and Shroom and Gloom is a cooperative deckbuilder. The publisher aims to highlight games designed around shared struggle and victory, catering to the growing Latin American gaming market.
Hela: of Mice & Magic – Cozy Adventure Gets Perfect New Name for 2026
Knights Peak and Windup Games have renamed their cozy adventure game to Hela: of Mice & Magic, emphasizing the bond between a witch and her mouse familiars. The game, which won 'Most Entertaining' and 'Most Wholesome' at gamescom 2025, features a unique magic system and collaborative co-op gameplay. Hela: of Mice & Magic is set to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales
Hazelight Studios, the developer behind It Takes Two, A Way Out, and Split Fiction, has announced a combined total of over 50 million sales across its three titles. It Takes Two leads with 30 million units sold, followed by A Way Out with 13 million and Split Fiction with seven million. This milestone highlights the continued demand for co-op gaming experiences.
Split Fiction, Which Had Double The Budget Of It Takes Two, Has Sold 1/3 The Copies So Far
Hazelight announced that its three games, A Way Out, It Takes Two, and Split Fiction, have collectively sold over 50 million copies. It Takes Two leads sales with 30 million units, followed by A Way Out with 13 million, and Split Fiction with 7 million. Despite Split Fiction having a larger budget than It Takes Two, its sales are currently lower, though the studio is pleased with the reception and is considering future projects, potentially including single-player experiences.
Split Fiction Has Sold 7 Million Copies, It Takes Two Hits 30 Million Sales
Hazelight Studios announced that its co-op titles have achieved significant sales milestones, with Split Fiction reaching seven million copies sold, A Way Out at 13 million, and It Takes Two surpassing 30 million. The studio also teased its upcoming fourth game, which may feature three playable characters.
Clean Up Earth – A Refreshingly Positive Take On Co-Op Gaming
Clean Up Earth is a co-op simulation game available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, focusing on restoring polluted environments. Players can work together in solo, small co-op, or large multiplayer sessions with up to 25 players to rebuild the world, uncover mysteries, and even contribute to real-world environmental causes through in-game progress.
What we've been playing - "I have learned the hard way that trusting others is a suckers game"
Several staff members share their current gaming habits, with Pokémon Pokopia being a popular choice on the Nintendo Switch, though some players are employing time-travel tactics to speed through its content. Other titles discussed include Vampire Survivors, Slay the Spire 2, Solasta, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Marathon, with players reflecting on co-op experiences and the emergent behaviors in competitive online games.
The Best Upcoming Co-Op Games To Look Forward To In 2026
This article highlights upcoming co-op games scheduled for release in 2026, spanning various genres and platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Featured titles include Orbitals, Awaysis, The Duskbloods, Ikuma: The Frozen Compass, Hela, We Are So Cooked, Don't Panic! It's Just Turbulence, We Were Here Tomorrow, Espiocracy, Weeny Wise, Rayman Legends Retold, Call It A Day, and Witchbrook, many of which emphasize cross-platform play and flexible multiplayer options.
The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months
This article highlights new co-op games released in the last six months, catering to various playstyles from casual party games to story-driven adventures. It features titles like Slay The Spire 2, Burglin' Gnomes, Subnautica 2 (in Early Access), and Forza Horizon 6, emphasizing their multiplayer mechanics and cooperative gameplay.
The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now
This guide highlights the best co-op games available now, featuring a wide range of genres and platforms. It emphasizes the unique social enjoyment and replayability that cooperative gameplay offers, distinguishing itself from single-player experiences by focusing on current, widely accessible titles rather than an all-time ranking.