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Q Collection coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Aksys Games announced that Q Collection, a compilation of three puzzle games including Q Remastered, Q with Vtubers, and Q2 Humanity, will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2026. The collection features over 1,800 puzzles and can be played solo or with up to four players in Q2 Humanity.
Q Collection launches May 21
The puzzle game collection Q Collection is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on May 21 for $29.99. The collection is published by Chorus Worldwide.
Ride The Crabwave On Xbox, PlayStation & PC
Crabwave, a relaxed puzzle game developed and published by Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation. The game challenges players to guide a surfing crab across tropical islands by designing routes to restore the environment, emphasizing patience and creativity over speed.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, March 10 (game #1003)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1003 on Tuesday, March 10. It breaks down the four categories and their solutions, offering guidance for players who are stuck on the daily puzzle.
Hoa 2 Announced, Coming In 2026 | Console Creatures
PM Studios and Skrollcat Studios have announced Hoa 2, the sequel to the 2021 adventure game Hoa, scheduled for release in 2026 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will transition to 3D while retaining its hand-painted art style, focusing on Hoa's journey of letting go and finding new purpose in a changed homeland.
Mirage 7 Review | TheXboxHub
Mirage 7 is a third-person action-adventure game that evokes the B-list titles of the 2008 era, featuring a blend of ambitious storytelling, puzzle-solving, and dated mechanics. While its combat and some puzzles are frustrating, the game offers a unique, albeit flawed, experience for players nostalgic for older adventure games. It is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Mole Cart Mining Review | TheXboxHub
Mole Cart Mining is a puzzle game where players lay tracks for a minecart to reach an exit, featuring mechanics like locked pieces and rotating bridges. While the game offers a solid challenge that is easy to learn but hard to master, it heavily reuses mechanics from previous Afil Games titles like Hexa Chippy, making it feel familiar to those who have played similar games before.
Masterionship Candies 2 Launches on Android, Bringing Colourful Candies Once Again
Finnish developer Huippee Heroes has launched Masterionship Candies 2 on Android, a tap and clicker puzzle game that differs from typical match-3 mechanics. The game challenges players to design new candy creations to revive a struggling factory, featuring unique generation mechanics, leaderboards, and unlockable rewards. The studio also has another project, Masterionship – Diamonds, slated for a Q1 2026 release.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 45
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the puzzle game Spooky Express, the genre-bending Jail Dice: Roll to Break, the challenging roguelike shmup Rick Henderson, and the flawed but ambitious MMO Champions of Regnum. Each game is presented with its unique mechanics and appeal, encouraging readers to discover these hidden gems.
Big Walk hands-on report: cooperative chaos exploring a puzzle-filled open world
Big Walk is a cooperative adventure game from House House where players explore a puzzle-filled open world together. The game emphasizes communication and shared experiences through independent arm movement, proximity chat, and collaborative puzzle-solving. It will launch on PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game later this year, supporting two to twelve players.
More clues appear for Marathon’s Cryo Archive map after players finish a puzzle on Perimeter
Players have discovered clues related to Marathon's upcoming Cryo Archive map through puzzles on the Perimeter map, leading to a dedicated website. Interacting with terminals reveals camera feeds, and solving audio log puzzles has unlocked more images. Bungie has indicated Cryo Archive is scheduled for a mid-to-late March release during Season 1, with speculation that it could be a PvPvE map featuring bosses and significant loot areas.
Learn an alien language through observation, conversation, and deduction: "Pikku Adventure" announced on Steam
Pikku Studios announced Pikku Adventure, a 3D puzzle game for PC launching on Steam in Q4 2026. Players will learn a complete alien language with over 200 words by observing and interacting with creatures on an asteroid. The game features multiple endings determined by player choices made through assembling sentences in the alien language.
Under the Island Review – Link to the Past…
Under the Island is a polished 2D adventure game heavily inspired by the SNES era of The Legend of Zelda. Players control Nia, who must explore Seashell Island and find four gears to prevent it from sinking, using a hockey stick as her primary weapon and various items for puzzles. The game features modern pixel graphics, distinct areas, characterful NPCs, and well-designed dungeons and boss fights.
Mirage 7 Review (PS5) - A Shimmering Oasis | Terminal Gamer
Mirage 7 is a puzzle-adventure game available for PlayStation 5. The review questions whether its $19.99 price point offers a worthwhile experience or if it's merely an illusion.
Jackbox Games is publishing Aussie game My Arms Are Longer Now
Jackbox Games will publish the single-player heist game My Arms Are Longer Now, developed by Toot Games. This marks Jackbox Games' entry into the publishing industry, aiming to support unconventional titles with their established framework. The game is set to release on PC in Spring 2026, with a console release to follow in 2027.
The Copperfield Department – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Copperfield Department is a text-based puzzle game where players act as social media detectives to identify and expose individuals threatening the image of Big Business Inc. The gameplay involves gathering information on a computer, organizing it on a pinboard, and deducing the culprit's identity. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 8 (game #1001)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle game #1001, dated Sunday, March 8. It breaks down the four categories: CITIES (Lima, Nice, Osaka, Phoenix), PALINDROMES (Eye, Refer, Rotator, Seles), HORROR MOVIES MINUS "S" (Gremlin, Jaw, Sinner, Tremor), and STARTING WITH SLANG FOR ZERO (Jacket, Nadal, Squatter, Zipper).
Let’s Freeze Some Penguins slated for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Let’s Freeze Some Penguins, a block-pushing puzzle game developed by Neckbolt and Burning Planet, will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 18, 2026, for $11.99. Players control Walnut the Walrus to freeze penguins and use the ice blocks to solve puzzles across multiple worlds.
Review: Blue Prince (Switch 2) - A Masterful Mystery, And One Of The Best Puzzlers Ever
Blue Prince, a puzzle roguelike from Dogubomb, has been released on Nintendo Switch, offering a masterful mystery experience. The game tasks players with finding a hidden room in a manor, utilizing a unique blueprint and room-shuffling mechanic. Despite minor technical limitations and a lack of cross-save from previous platforms, the Switch version is praised for its engaging gameplay loop and deep secrets, making it one of the best puzzlers available.
Furniture & Mattress Drops a Standalone Version of Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure on Mobile
Furniture & Mattress has released a standalone mobile version of their puzzle game, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, for Android and iOS. This new version offers a 'Try Before You Buy' option and runs at a smoother 60 frames per second compared to the previous Netflix Games release. The game features a unique grid-based world where movement rearranges the environment, following the journey of Jemma as she explores a world shaped by fear and resistance to change.
