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Fat Tarzan - This upcoming platformer for the C64 looks fantastic!
Fat Tarzan is an upcoming platformer for the Commodore 64 developed by Rebel Bytes in partnership with Digital Monastery. The game features impressive graphics, animation, and sound, with the first level map complete and the developer adding more color and hi-res details. Updates on the game's progress will be provided as they become available.
Quiz: The History of Crash Bandicoot | Quiz
This quiz tests players' knowledge of the Crash Bandicoot franchise's history, from its PlayStation origins to its recent remasters and upcoming sequel, 'It's About Time'. It covers the iconic bandicoot's journey through various entries and his resurgence in popularity.
Brutally Difficult Video Games That Will Take You Forever To Beat
This article ranks brutally difficult video games that offer a fair challenge and require significant player effort to beat. It highlights titles like The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, FTL: Faster Than Light, and Risk of Rain, distinguishing them from games with artificial difficulty stemming from hardware limitations. The author also briefly discusses Super Meat Boy as an example of a highly difficult platformer.
Is Fall Guys Dying?
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launched to significant popularity, selling over 7 million copies on Steam and becoming a highly downloaded PlayStation Plus title. Despite a natural drop in player count from its peak, the game maintains a strong player base and anticipation for upcoming content like Season 2 suggests it will remain popular.
Yeastbound: Rise of the Dough - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Yeastbound: Rise of the Dough is a free, browser-based HTML5 platformer developed with Godot. Players collect yeast as experience points and stomp on cheese enemies in a bread-themed adventure. The game features simple controls for movement, jumping, and a special squish attack.
Indie Game of the Month Awards February 2026 🏅
The Indie Game of the Month Awards for February 2026 highlight outstanding indie titles across various genres. LOVE ETERNAL won Platformer of the Month, Seafrog took Metroidvania of the Month, and Hunt The Night was recognized as Action Game of the Month. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X was awarded overall Indie Game of the Month for its action-packed roguelike gameplay.
March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos
This article provides a wrap-up of indie game releases and demos for March 2026, highlighting titles like Cupiclaw, Galactic Vault, Mr. Sleepy Man, Collector's Cove, Mythmatch, The Ratline, RUBATO, Nova Roma, and RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike. Most games are releasing on PC via Steam, with some also available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Demos are available for many titles, and players are encouraged to wishlist them.
Spring is here, and so are these Game Pass bangers: What’s new on Xbox Game Pass in March to keep you indoors that bit longer
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in March, including Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Planet of Lana II. These games will be available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific tier availability noted for each.
Little Cat The Lost Key Review | TheXboxHub
Little Cat The Lost Key is a competent but unremarkable platformer that offers a short and easy experience. The game features colorful levels and smooth controls, but lacks any significant challenge or memorable elements. It is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
One of my favorite Next Fest demos turned out to be this speedrunner's delight modeled after 3D Sonic games, which…
Rollin' Rascal, a game inspired by early 3D Sonic titles like Sonic Adventure, has received an update for Steam Next Fest. Developed by Curiomatic, the game features fast-paced platforming, sprawling levels with ramps and grind rails, and online multiplayer modes. While the demo shows promise with its momentum-based physics and extensive content, minor bugs and camera issues are present.
Alpacapaca Double Dash Review | TheXboxHub
Alpacapaca Double Dash is a poorly polished platformer that suffers from a large character model, imprecise controls, and numerous bugs. Despite a unique dimension-shifting mechanic, the game's core platforming and collision detection issues make it a frustrating experience. The review recommends steering clear of this title, available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Super Meat Boy Brings Brutal 3D Platforming To Switch 2 This Month
Super Meat Boy 3D is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026, as confirmed by developers Sluggerfly and publisher Headup. The game promises brutal, fair platforming levels, boss fights, and a 3D perspective, retaining the core philosophy of the original Super Meat Boy games. The eShop listing briefly appeared, indicating a price point around $25 USD.
Ascend The Trials Of Olympus In EpiXR’s Latest Launch
Trials of Olympus, a new platformer from EpiXR Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S for £14.99. The game challenges players to survive trials inspired by Greek mythology, focusing on movement and timing rather than combat. This title represents a shift for EpiXR Games towards more action-oriented gameplay compared to their previous serene titles.
Super Meat Boy 3D adds Switch 2 port
Headup Games and Sluggerfly have announced a port of Super Meat Boy 3D for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release in 2026. The game will also be available on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Steve Marcois of Despised Icon is contributing to the game's soundtrack.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 2 to 6
This week's Xbox releases include Marathon, Planet of Lana II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Scott Pilgrim EX, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, offering a diverse range of genres from action RPGs to puzzle games.
The 5 Best Star Wars Games Ever: From 16-Bit to Modern Masterpieces
This guide ranks the top 5 Star Wars games, spanning from 16-bit classics to modern titles. The list includes Star Wars Battlefront II (2005), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Super Star Wars, and Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, highlighting their unique contributions to the franchise.
Amazon shutting down UGC dungeon brawler King of Meat after six months
Amazon Game Studios and developer Glowmade are shutting down the user-generated content dungeon brawler King of Meat after only six months. The game, which launched on October 2, 2025, will cease operations on April 9, 2026, due to a failure to find an audience. Players who purchased the game will receive full refunds, and in-app purchases have been disabled.
Most Popular Game Genres in 2026
In 2026, game genres are more important than individual titles as players gravitate towards styles that fit their play habits. Action, Shooter, and RPGs lead on PC and consoles due to immediate engagement, skill progression, and meaningful choices, respectively. Mobile gaming sees dominance from Puzzle and Casual genres, while Battle Royale, Simulation, and others maintain popularity through replayability, low-pressure gameplay, and flexibility.
REANIMAL Review
REANIMAL, developed by Tarsier Studios, offers a harrowing horror experience reminiscent of Little Nightmares, featuring a bleak world, grotesque enemies, and a focus on atmosphere over complex puzzles. Despite floaty platforming and basic combat, the game delivers a grim and impactful journey, available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Mappy-Land
Mappy-Land is a 1989 NES platformer that reinvents the Mappy series with new mechanics like jumping and item usage to ward off enemies, replacing the original's doors. Despite a steep difficulty curve, especially in later loops, the game offers surprising depth and a charming narrative told through its successive stages.
