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'Technological Innovation Meets Timeless Class' in New Formula Legends Update Out Now
3DClouds has released a significant update for their racing game Formula Legends, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with Nintendo Switch to follow. The update introduces new free content including a late 2020s car, a late 1950s championship, and the Temple of Speed track. A paid DLC, the Late 2020s Season Pack, adds new teams, drivers, liveries, a modern championship, and the Azerbaijan track.
Foxy Dumplings kicks off its first private playtests, and everyone is welcome to try their hand at running a food truck!
Soft Crunch Games has announced that their upcoming cozy game, Foxy Dumplings, will be starting private playtests on March 12th via Steam. The playtests will feature the game's introduction, first region, greenhouse mechanics, and dumpling making. The game is planned for release in 2026 on PC, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Splash Divers – a cozy exploration diving game revealed! First playtests on Steam are now open!
TinyMo Games and Spiral Up Games have announced the first public playtest for their cozy exploration diving game, Splash Divers, which is now available on Steam. Players can wishlist the game and participate in the playtest to experience a relaxing underwater adventure focused on exploration and marine life interaction.
Dave the Diver's jungle DLC release date confirmed for summer, so you'd better start learning how to outrun piranhas
Mintrocket has announced that the jungle-themed DLC for Dave the Diver will be released on June 18th. The expansion, titled 'In the Jungle', will feature a new village called Utara, a new restaurant called Bancho Grill, and new underwater threats such as crocodiles, piranhas, and eels. The DLC will also introduce a new jungle gun for Dave and a free-flowing time mechanic.
Moldwasher – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Moldwasher is a new arcade-style cleaning adventure game where players control a food hero using high-pressure sprays and various tools to eliminate mold from a forgotten fridge. The game features diverse mold types, unlockable content, and a relaxing soundtrack, with a beta demo available on Steam.
Laid-Back Camp: Camping Cook-Off! launches March 18 for PC, later for Switch and mobile
The "camping action game" Laid-Back Camp: Camping Cook-Off! is set to launch on March 18 for PC via Steam. The game will also be released later for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices.
Pokémon Pokopia Has Sold More Than 2.2 Million Copies in Four Days
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced that Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 2.2 million copies in its first four days exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, contributing to a 10 percent rise in Nintendo's share prices and boosting hardware sales. Analysts have called it a 'viral hit' with significant global appeal, noting its departure from traditional Pokémon gameplay towards a life simulation style.
Wax Heads Trailer Reveals Cozy Punk Record Shop Sim Ahead of May 2026 Launch
Wax Heads, a cozy-punk record shop simulator developed by Patattie Games and published by Curve Games, will launch on May 5, 2026, for PC and consoles. The game features a comic book-inspired art style and tasks players with running a struggling vinyl shop by interacting with customers, managing promotions, and engaging in various mini-games.
Airbus A340 for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Aerosoft and Toliss Gets Release Date
Aerosoft has announced the release date for the Airbus A340-600 aircraft add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The add-on is developed in collaboration with Toliss.
Airbus A340 for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Aerosoft and Toliss Gets Release Date
FlightFX announced that the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II is coming soon to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, with an update also planned for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Aerosoft and Toliss are also releasing an Airbus A340 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Faremont National Park Welcomes New rangers Today
Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator, developed by astragon Entertainment, To-Go Games, and GRIP Studios, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Priced at £16.75 with a 10% launch discount, the simulation game tasks players with managing Faremont National Park, including tasks like path clearing, visitor assistance, and responding to emergencies. Future updates planned for Early Access include a park rating system, new animals, and additional missions.
WWE 2K26 Sliders: The Best Settings for a Realistic Gameplay Experience
This guide provides the best slider settings for WWE 2K26 to achieve a realistic gameplay experience. It covers adjustments for AI reversals, stamina, and difficulty to make each match feel authentic.
WWE 2K26 Sliders: The Best Settings for a Realistic Gameplay Experience
This guide provides the best slider settings for WWE 2K26 to achieve a realistic gameplay experience. It covers adjustments for AI reversals, stamina, and difficulty to make each match feel authentic.
WWE 2K26 Sliders: The Best Settings for a Realistic Gameplay Experience
This guide provides the best slider settings for WWE 2K26 to achieve a realistic gameplay experience. It covers adjustments for AI reversals, stamina, and difficulty to make each match feel authentic.
Learn about real-life rewilding in "idle city-builder + creature collector" Grow Wild, which is taking playtest sign-ups
Grow Wild, an idle city-builder and creature collector game focused on ecosystem restoration, is now accepting playtest sign-ups. Developed by Philip Sinclair of SPECTRUM48, the game aims to educate players about rewilding by having them restore biomes and attract wildlife. A demo is also set to launch on Steam on April 17th.
Review – Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)
Pokémon Pokopia is a highly praised life simulator for the Nintendo Switch 2, developed by Game Freak and Omega Force. It blends elements of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, tasking players with transforming a wasteland into a utopia for Pokémon. The game features engaging gameplay mechanics, a surprisingly dark narrative told through collectible notes, and excellent performance, making it a standout spin-off title.
Rewind 99 Launches Into Early Access on Steam
Rewind 99, an open-world video rental store simulator developed by Gunmetal Games, has launched into Early Access on Steam. Players manage the last VHS shop in town, battling corporate streaming services and exploring various side hustles. The game is available with a 20% launch discount and features cooperative multiplayer for up to four players.
Pizza Slice is coming to PC. A charming pizzeria management simulator
Pizza Slice, a charming pizzeria management simulator developed by Quest Craft and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A., is set to release on PC on March 13, 2026. The game features relaxing gameplay, humor, and a story mode where players restore a struggling New York pizzeria in the 1960s. It also includes an online multiplayer mode called Inferno Ristorante for up to 4 players.
Nintendo Shares Surge After Reports of Pokémon Pokopia Success - IGN
Nintendo's stock price surged by 10.5% following reports of the success of Pokémon Pokopia, with physical copies reportedly selling out and Amazon increasing the game's price. Analysts have described the game as a 'viral hit' and a 'dark horse', contributing to investor confidence despite broader industry concerns about AI and rising costs.
Pokémon Pokopia reminds us of an important lesson: other developers can - and should - take risks with the Pokémon IP
Pokémon Pokopia is praised for its engaging gameplay and unique approach, highlighting the success that can come from allowing external developers to take creative risks with established IPs. The article argues that this approach, exemplified by titles like Dragon Quest Builders 2 and the Mystery Dungeon series, is crucial for revitalizing franchises and satisfying both long-time fans and new players, contrasting it with less successful remakes.
