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Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 8, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Solarpunk, Voidling Bound, NBA THE RUN, Witchspire (Early Access), Crushed in Time, Beastro, and Lost Castle 2. The titles span various genres including crafting, survival, action RPG, sports, puzzle, and roguelike, launching on platforms like PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
VENTURE INTO THE DARKEST PART OF THE CARNEVALE IN NEW DLC, LITTLE NIGHTMARES III – THE BACKSTAGE
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced Little Nightmares III – The Backstage, a new DLC for Little Nightmares III. This content will introduce new puzzles, challenges, and characters set in the darkest part of the Carnevale. The DLC is scheduled for release on June 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Little Nightmares III First DLC 'The Backstage' Arrives Next Week
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the first DLC for Little Nightmares III, titled 'The Backstage', will be released on June 12, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. This new content, part of the 'Secrets of The Spiral' Expansion Pass, introduces new puzzles, challenges, and a new character named Dime who must help Low navigate the dark depths of the Carnevale and escape the Puppeteer.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 7 (game #1092)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1092, released on Sunday, June 7. It details the four categories: 'See through material', 'Say something', 'Wreck it', and 'Partial sound' (music genre suffixes), along with their respective answers: TRANSLUCENT, SPEAK, DEMOLISH, and MUSIC GENRE SUFFIXES. The author rates the puzzle as 'Easy' and achieved a 'Perfect' score.
Review: Stray Ends Up Being a Solid Switch 2 Game
The cat adventure game Stray has received a significant performance and visual upgrade on the Nintendo Switch 2, making it a much better experience than its original Switch release. While not as graphically impressive as PC or PlayStation 5 versions, the Switch 2 iteration offers a stable 30fps frame rate and improved visuals. The game retains its action-adventure gameplay with puzzle elements, though the new mouse control mode is considered underwhelming compared to the solid controller support.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Screenbound launches September 10
The dual-world action-adventure game Screenbound is set to launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Available via Game Pass, the game features simultaneous control of a 2D handheld world and its surrounding 3D reality, blending retro pixel art with a stylized 3D environment.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, June 6 (game #1091)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1091, released on Saturday, June 6. It details the four categories: Vertical objects, Show one's feelings, Reptiles, and Add some furniture you sit up at, along with the corresponding words. The author also shares their personal experience with the puzzle, rating it as hard and admitting to failing to solve it.
Fancy A Spot Of Retail Therapy? Shop & Spot Avenue Arrives On Xbox
Jolly Lobster Interactive has released Shop & Spot Avenue for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. This budget-friendly puzzle game tasks players with finding subtle differences between two seemingly identical scenes set in a bustling high street environment. The game is available for £3.29 and offers a familiar spot-the-difference formula with a new retail-themed setting.
Dodo Duckie is So Silly and Fun 🦆
Dodo Duckie is a charming 2D/3D platformer that combines classic jumping mechanics with clever puzzle elements. Players can switch between perspectives, which alters gameplay and opens up new dimensions. The game features cute visuals, jazzy music, and a humorous tone, making it a promising adventure for platformer fans.
Exorcise the Evil Spirits Haunting a Cursed Apartment Building in Mousebusters
Odencat has announced that their pixel horror adventure game, Mousebusters, will be released on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux on June 11th, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later. Players take on the role of a mouse cursed to clear ghosts from an apartment building by investigating residents' fears and solving puzzles. A free demo focusing on Room 102 is currently available on Steam.
THE 7TH GUEST REMAKE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PC AND CONSOLES
Vertigo Games has released The 7th Guest Remake on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. This full remake of the classic puzzle-mystery game features updated visuals, redesigned puzzles, and new volumetric video performances. The game is priced at $19.99 and includes cross-access offers with The 7th Guest VR.
Nintendo Download: 4th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!, with numerous other titles across different genres also launching this week. The update also features enhanced editions of existing games and various bundles.
Spyder: Agent 8, a retro-futuristic game with puzzles, stealth, and adventure, announced for Nintendo Switch
PQube and Sumo Digital have announced Spyder: Agent 8, a retro-futuristic spy adventure game for the Nintendo Switch, slated for release by the end of 2026. Players control Agent 8, a tiny robot spider superspy, tasked with thwarting the evil organization S.I.N. The game blends puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and adventure elements within a 1970s spy film aesthetic.
Dark Trip - Controversial Psychedelic Escape Room - Hits Steam with Closed Playtest
The psychedelic escape room game Dark Trip has launched a closed playtest on Steam, featuring redesigned flat controls and updated content for PC players. Originally available on Meta Quest, the game aims to reach a wider audience with its unique blend of puzzle-solving, psychedelic horror, and a twisted narrative. A full release for Steam, Meta Store, and consoles is planned for the end of 2026.
Cats, Clues And Cosy Puzzles Await In Kat-tastic Hidden Object
Kat-tastic Hidden Object, a new hidden object and puzzle game, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Origaming and published by Ocean Media, the game features a cozy mystery narrative with feline characters and various puzzle types, including hidden object scenes, tile matching, jigsaws, and detective cases.
Dominocalypse ingeniously blends tile-pushing dominoes with roguelike and puzzle elements
Dominocalypse is an indie game that blends tile-pushing dominoes with roguelike and puzzle elements, offering strategic gameplay with numerous modifiers for creating complex chains. The game features procedurally generated boards, a large roster of tile modifiers, and the ability to collect artifacts and new dominoes to achieve high scores. A demo is available with native Linux support.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, June 4 (game #1089)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1089, released on Thursday, June 4. It details the four categories: Painting Media, Esprit, Starts of Classic Hip-Hop Groups, and Ghost____, along with the words that fit into each group. The author also shares their personal rating of the puzzle as 'Hard'.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Switch 2 Release Date Set for September
Warner Bros. Games and TT Games have announced that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18, 2026. The game features an open-world Gotham City, various vehicles, and a roster of iconic Batman characters and villains. It is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.