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EdCorp - A New Publisher and Developer with Fair, Dev-Focused Terms Arrives!
Former Coatsink founders Eddie, Tom, Paul, and Simon have launched EdCorp, a new developer and publisher focused on supporting independent game creators with fair terms. EdCorp will fund, market, and develop original and licensed projects for PC and consoles, offering up to a 75% revenue share for developers. Their first signed title is the post-apocalyptic exploration sim GARBAGE COUNTRY from developer Thomas van den Berg.
Subnautica 2 devs have heard your 'strong request' for combat, but it's not going to happen: 'Subnautica has always been built around vulnerability, exploration, and survival'
Developer Unknown Worlds has addressed player requests for combat in Subnautica 2, stating that the game's core design will remain focused on vulnerability, exploration, and survival. While acknowledging the desire for direct confrontation with hostile creatures, the developers emphasized that avoidance and mitigation tools are intended to be the primary means of defense. The studio also reiterated its commitment to listening to player feedback during the early access period.
Wizard Alchemy Chest Locations – With Images
This guide details the locations of chests within the game Wizard Alchemy, specifically on Departure Isle. It provides images and descriptions for finding chests near leaderboards, lakes, mines, NPCs, and other landmarks. The article also answers frequently asked questions about chest respawn rates, rewards, and the nature of rare sigil-engraved chests.
Chroma Zero Is On Xbox – A Puzzle World Built Around Mystery And Exploration
Chroma Zero, an abstract exploration puzzler from developer ekorz, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game features a connected world with shifting spaces and environmental puzzles that players must figure out themselves, emphasizing curiosity and experimentation over hand-holding.
Eons Away – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Eons Away is a solo-developed turn-based RPG set in the mystical realm of Orya, which is threatened by corruption across multiple timelines. The game features hand-painted visuals, traditional combat with innovative moral choice tracking, soulpact summons, and companion recruitment. Players can sign up for the beta to experience the game's unique corruption system and exploration.
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book – Everything You Should Know
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is an upcoming Nintendo Switch title where players help Yoshi rediscover lost knowledge within a magical book. The game emphasizes experimentation, puzzle-solving through creature interactions, and exploration of diverse biomes. It features Yoshi's classic abilities alongside new moves like a tail flick and the ability to gain powers from eaten enemies, with a charming art style and a unique mechanic where players can name discovered creatures.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – 15 More Best Tips And Tricks You Need to Know
This guide for Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, offers tips for new players on exploration, finding bonus boards, purchasing properties, and utilizing features like the Collection Journal and Barn Finds. It also highlights new activities such as Treasure Cars, Food Delivery Missions, Touge Battles, and Photo Opps, alongside returning elements like Car Meets and the Auto Drive feature.
All storage blueprints in Subnautica 2 and how to get them
This guide details all available storage blueprints in Subnautica 2 and provides instructions on how to acquire them. The article focuses on expanding inventory space within the game.
Review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Encourages Experimentation and Exploration
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a low-pressure platformer that encourages experimentation and exploration, offering a unique blend of familiar Yoshi elements and novel gameplay. Players investigate creatures within a magical book, filling out entries through various interactions to unlock new chapters and biomes. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2026.
The new Yoshi game is full of delightful surprises, a little helping of Yoshi's Island nostalgia, and great level variety
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming platformer for the Nintendo Switch 2 that emphasizes experimentation and discovery through its unique creature-based level design. While the narrative is thin and some controls can be finicky, the game's inventive creativity and delightful storybook aesthetic make it a welcome return for the Yoshi series, offering plenty of surprises and level variety.
WILL: Follow The Light Review | TheXboxHub
WILL: Follow The Light is a first-person action-adventure game from Tomorrowhead Studio that blends puzzles, DIY mechanics, sailing, and exploration with a strong narrative about grief and family. While the game features impressive visuals, a haunting soundtrack, and engaging gameplay elements like sailing and crafting, its conclusion is ultimately unsatisfying and fails to deliver a earned payoff.
How to unlock free roam - Forza Horizon 6
This guide explains how to access free roam in Forza Horizon 6, allowing players to explore the game's rendition of Japan and find hidden collectibles. Free roam is a core feature for discovering the game's world.
How to reach the Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2, and what you need to do afterwards
This guide details how to reach the Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2, a significant progression point involving crossing a dangerous area inhabited by the Collector Leviathan. It also outlines essential preparations, such as upgrading the Tadpole vehicle and stocking inventory, and subsequent objectives like building a new base, a Modification Station, and finding key upgrades like the Tadpole Depth Module and Bioscanner.
How to unlock the Bioscanner blueprint in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to unlock the Bioscanner blueprint in the early access version of Subnautica 2. Players must locate and scan the blueprint within the Alien Ruins, specifically near a crashed Alterra starship wreck. The Bioscanner is crucial for scanning alien lifeforms and progressing through the game's campaign.
Where to Find and Catch Jewelled Mantis in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the rare Jewelled Mantis in Palia. Players can locate these bugs within mineral nodes in the Royal Highlands, specifically near the Standing Cliffs and Lonely Glen. The guide also explains how to stun and catch the Jewelled Mantis using Smoke Bombs and its uses in crafting and selling.
How to turn on the Power Center turbine at Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to activate the Power Center turbine located in the Alien Ruins of Subnautica 2. Players must first unlock the fourth Angel Comb to interact with Axum technology, then solve a puzzle involving infected Bloom Clankers to revive the adult Angel Comb. Subsequent steps involve interacting with terminals, repairing a broken turbine using the Habitat Builder, and activating a locked terminal before heading to the Research Outpost to scan an Orrary and unlock a message from Noa.
Where to find Conduit Crystals in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to find Conduit Crystals in Subnautica 2, a crucial material for crafting upgrades like the Resonator and Scanner. Players can locate these crystals below 300 meters near an alien power plant, accessible by heading approximately 110 degrees from the alien observatory. Caution is advised due to aggressive fauna and the need for submersible upgrades or an Air Bladder for safe retrieval.
How to unlock the Feedback Resonator in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to find the blueprint fragments for the Feedback Resonator in Subnautica 2, an advanced modification for the Sonic Resonator. Players will need to upgrade their Tadpole with the Depth Module Mk. 1 to reach the required depths and locate the fragments near the Alien Ruins and Power Center.
How to unlock the Wakemaker blueprint in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to find the three blueprint fragments needed to craft the Wakemaker tool in Subnautica 2. It also outlines the necessary resources and crafting steps required to build the tool using the Fabricator, including locations for silver, wiring kits, grease, and basic batteries.
How to get the Subnautica 2 Heat Adaptation
This guide details how to obtain the Heat Tolerance Adaptation in Subnautica 2, a crucial item for exploring warmer waters. Players must first heal an infected Angel Comb located northwest of the lifepod, requiring the Sonic Resonator and potentially flares and first aid kits due to aggressive wildlife. Unlocking this adaptation is key to progressing the game's main story.
