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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 11 (game #1188)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1188. It details the four categories and their corresponding words, offering guidance for players who are stuck on the puzzle.
Take A Break With Dominus Mahjong Arcana On Xbox
Dominus Mahjong Arcana is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. Developed and published by YUME GAMES, the game offers 40 levels of Mahjong puzzles with gradually increasing difficulty, charming visuals, and a soothing soundtrack. Bundles combining Dominus Mahjong Arcana with Golden Traverse are also available.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy | Alpha Beta Gamer
Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the final chapter of the Remothered trilogy, is available for beta sign-ups. Players will enter a decaying noble residence on Mount Etna to survive a hunt, using retrocognition and moth manipulation. The game features an original soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka and voice acting by Cissy Jones and Maggie Robertson.
Onyx: The Dark Grip will have you gripping your Switch 2
Bloober Team has announced Onyx: The Dark Grip, a 2.5D supernatural horror game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, set for a 2027 release. Players will guide a vessel named Holden using unique touchscreen, microphone, and gyro controls to solve puzzles and confront nightmares.
Overcooked team returns with a first proper look at its adorably spooky co-op adventure Stage Fright, and it's out next year
Overcooked developer Ghost Town Games has revealed new gameplay for its upcoming co-op adventure, Stage Fright. The adorably spooky title, inspired by Luigi's Mansion and The Goonies, focuses on communication-driven puzzles and mystery-solving, aiming for accessibility similar to Overcooked. Published by Hello Games, Stage Fright is set to release in spring next year, with PC confirmed as a platform.
Stage Fright is a spooky co-op title coming in 2027 from the developers of Overcooked
Ghost Town Games and Hello Games have announced Stage Fright, a spooky co-op platforming adventure with puzzle elements, set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The game is a collaboration between the developers of Overcooked and the studio behind No Man's Sky.
After 9 Years, We’re Finally Getting More Of The Excellent Professor Layton
A new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam revealed a December 10, 2027 release date, marking the first new game starring Professor Layton himself since 2013. The game will be a multiplatform launch, available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5. The trailer showcased the return of Luke as an adult detective and hinted at the series' signature brain-tickling puzzles.
Shuffle Up! Jewel Match Solitaire X Arrives On Xbox
Jewel Match Solitaire X has been released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring over 500 levels, multiple solitaire variants, and bonus stages like Mahjong and Match-2. Developed by Suricate Software and published by Ocean Media, the game offers a substantial package for fans of card-based puzzle games.
Laser Guy – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Laser Guy, a comedic twin-stick anti-shooter, is entering an open beta. Players control a stressed developer whose anxiety causes uncontrollable laser beams to erupt from their eyes. The game involves navigating chaotic office studios, avoiding blasting coworkers, and using the environment to solve puzzles.
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NIS America announced that The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster will be released in the west on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game features a hand-drawn fairytale art style where a magical disease turns people into books and books into monsters. Players will solve puzzles and fight bosses to save a sister afflicted by this illness.
Mardrömsmaskinen har slutat mala – nu är det spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning a variety of genres and platforms. Titles mentioned include Metal Gear Solid 4, Secret of Mana, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Fallout 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and StarCraft 2, among others, reflecting diverse tastes in retro and modern gaming.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 7 to 11
This week's Xbox releases include NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, Mewgenics, and Train Sim World 7, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, including The Royal Writ and Dumb Ways to Build.
Soccer Arena Differences Has Arrived – But Has It Missed the Kick-Off?
Soccer Arena Differences, a new spot-the-difference puzzle game with a football theme, has been released by Jolly Lobster Interactive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game challenges players to find differences between two seemingly identical soccer-themed images before time runs out. Despite its release, the article notes that the timing is slightly off, as major football events like the World Cup have already concluded and the domestic season is underway.
Uncanyon revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Annapurna Interactive and Graceful Decay have revealed Uncanyon, a puzzle-first adventure game set to debut in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch. Players control Sonia, a young woman who discovers a forgotten world between realities, uncovering its secrets and her destiny as a prophesied hero. The game features puzzle-filled ruins and the ability to reshape environments by awakening fragmentstone devices.
Double Fine’s Keeper Surprise Launches on PS5 Today
Double Fine Productions' wordless puzzle game Keeper has launched on PlayStation 5 today, in addition to its existing availability on Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game features a sentient walking lighthouse exploring a strange land with a bird, offering environmental storytelling and engaging puzzles with stellar art direction and soundtrack. This release follows Double Fine's return to independence after splitting from Microsoft.
More Kitties, More Puzzles In Feed Your Cat: New Paths
Feed Your Cat: New Paths, a relaxed path-drawing puzzle game, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by Tribus Games Indie, it offers 60 new levels building on the original game's premise of guiding food to a kitten. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere and is priced at £4.19.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis isn't even out yet, but already it feels like an old relic - in all the wrong ways
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original Tomb Raider, is set to release next year but already faces criticism for its implementation of modern RPG elements like skill trees and crafting. While the game visually captures the spirit of the original and introduces some new combat and traversal mechanics, the article argues that these additions, along with features like a scanner and QTEs, feel outmoded and detract from the core Tomb Raider experience.
Eden Coil Slithers Onto Xbox With A Clever Snake Puzzle Twist
Eden Coil, a puzzle game that reimagines the classic Snake mechanic, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Previously available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, the game challenges players to navigate complex levels using multiple snakes. Developed by Sharkgame and published by Brainium Games, it offers a fresh twist on a familiar concept.
Sticker Picker Puts Your Eagle Eyes To The Test
Sticker Picker, a new spot-the-difference puzzle game from Afil Games, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. The game features colorful illustrations, some incorporating characters from Afil Games' existing universe, and offers an accessible yet absorbing challenge for players.
