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From Cryptids To Carinderias, Here Are 8 Games To Celebrate Filipino American History Month
This article highlights eight games developed in the Philippines that celebrate Filipino American History Month, showcasing distinct cultural elements. It features titles ranging from narrative-driven visual novels like Until Then and Lutong Bahay to simulation games like Jeepney Simulator and horror titles inspired by Filipino mythology, as well as a fighting game based on historical figures.
Review: STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Switch 2)
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT offers an enhanced visual and audio experience for the classic visual novel, including a new character route. While the game's complex narrative and eccentric characters are highly engaging for newcomers, the upgrades may not justify the full price for returning players.
A Line Held Tight is a charcoal visual novel about a miner's strike in the 32nd century and choosing your relationships wisely
A Line Held Tight is a forthcoming visual novel from Humble Grove that centers on a sci-fi miner's strike in the 32nd century. Players will guide the protagonist, The Canary, through a branching narrative, with choices impacting relationships and loyalties. The game features a distinctive charcoal art style and folk soundtrack, and a demo is currently available.
Robot smashing catharsis game Virtue and a Sledgehammer is out next week, but there's an experimental visual novella prologue you can play right now
The action game Virtue and a Sledgehammer is set to release next week, with a free prologue titled Virtue: Prologue available now. The prologue is an experimental visual novella that explores themes of first love and uses assets from the main game, offering a different experience focused on atmosphere and narrative.
Rain98 is a blue-hued, pre-Y2K, Serial Experiments Lain inspired visual novel about time travelling to the past to end the world
Rain98 is a blue-hued visual novel inspired by Serial Experiments Lain, set in Tokyo in 1998. Players control a nameless protagonist who travels back in time to meet Reina Amehara, the Angolmois, and together they form a plan to end the world. The game explores themes of depression and nihilism, reflecting the economic stagnation of Japan's 'lost decades'.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games to play on Halloween
This article highlights several Nintendo Switch and upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games perfect for playing during the Halloween season. Titles like the Luigi's Mansion series, Metroid Dread, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Persona 3 Reload, and visual novels like Paranormasight are recommended for their spooky or autumnal themes.
Spiritfarer dev's next game, At Fate's End, is one of the prettiest things I've ever seen
Thunder Lotus, the creators of Spiritfarer, are developing At Fate's End, a visually stunning hybrid of visual novel and action-adventure. The game features a hand-drawn storybook art style, an equip-able card system inspired by tarot, and a narrative following protagonist Shan Hemlock. The preview highlights the game's gorgeous animation and engaging blend of emotional detective work and swordplay, with a planned 2027 release.
Review: 1000xRESIST – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo Switch 2)
1000xRESIST, a unique blend of visual novel and sci-fi adventure, receives a positive review for its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The enhanced version offers improved visuals and gameplay, with the upgrade pack being free for original owners. The game explores themes of humanity, love, and loss through its narrative about clones in a distant future, though some segments are noted as slow and navigation can be frustrating without a map.
Puppergeist Review | TheXboxHub
Puppergeist is a hybrid visual novel and rhythm game where players control Claire, a witch searching for her lost dog in the afterlife. While the visual novel elements are charming and the narrative is engaging, the rhythm game mechanics suffer from low-priority music, surprising difficulty spikes, and inconsistent calibration, making it inaccessible for some players. The game is short and priced accordingly, with the visual novel aspects being stronger than the rhythm sections.
Dream Doctor Review | TheXboxHub
Dream Doctor is a creative but frustrating boss-rush game that struggles to coalesce its individual elements into a truly enjoyable experience. While the combat system is broad and the bosses are inventive with unique mechanics, the small arenas, tight margins for error, and inconsistent collision detection lead to a feeling of being cheated. The game offers extensive accessibility options, but the core experience remains challenging and often feels unbalanced.
11 underappreciated games you should buy in the Steam Autumn Sale, according to some of our biggest genre sickos
This article highlights several underappreciated PC games currently on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, recommended by the PC Gamer team. It covers a variety of genres including RPGs, visual novels, shooters, strategy games, and cozy horror titles, with specific praise for games like Skald: Against the Black Priory and Necromunda: Hired Gun.
10 overly awesome indies to check out in October 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in October 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. The featured titles span multiple genres, from arcade destruction and horror point-and-clicks to road trip adventures, Metroidvanias, RPGs, offroading simulators, and cyberpunk shopkeeping sims.
BLACKSHARD Review | TheXboxHub
BLACKSHARD is a unique and dreamlike experience that blends visual novel elements with exploration. Developed by Redlock Studios, the game features impossible architectural structures and an enigmatic narrative that encourages players to piece together its mysteries. While its niche appeal and abstract storytelling may not resonate with everyone, its stunning visuals and haunting soundtrack make it a memorable journey for those willing to embrace its obscurity.
Saraab: Beyond The Veil – Official Release Date Trailer
Saraab: Beyond The Veil, a psychological horror visual novel focused on healing and confronting inner demons, is set to release on PC via Steam on November 3rd, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a release date trailer.
In Saraab: Beyond The Veil, Your Inner Demons Are Coming For You This November
Saraab: Beyond the Veil, a horror visual-novel inspired by Arabian folklore, will be released on PC via Steam and Itch.io on November 3. Developed by Lubna Ahmed, the game features hand-drawn art and a story about confronting inner demons. A demo will be available during the October Steam Next Fest.
LOVE alt delete is a Y2K horror visual novel where you use one AI chatbot to help you date another that, don't worry, doesn't use the nasty generative stuff
LOVE alt delete is an upcoming psychological horror visual novel where players beta test an AI chatbot named MUSE, which they can romance. The game, developed by Bicameral, features a Y2K aesthetic and does not use generative AI, instead focusing on narrative storytelling and player interaction through typed conversations. It is set to release in 2027 on PC.
Phoenix, Apollo and Athena Team Up for Dual Destinies VR
Amata Games is developing an officially licensed VR version of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, titled Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies VR. The game is planned for Meta Quest headsets and Meta VR Glasses, with a release window of 2027 and support for multiple languages.
Highway Blossoms: Gold Rush Edition heading to Nintendo Switch
Sometimes You announced that Highway Blossoms: Gold Rush Edition, a collection including the base game and the Next Exit DLC, will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 7, 2026. Originally developed by Studio Elan, the visual novel follows two girls on a road trip through the American Southwest, with the "Gold Rush Edition" featuring full English voice acting and original artwork.
In Falsus is a delightfully unforgiving rhythm game, though its best tracks are locked behind an unimpressive story
In Falsus is a rhythm game that offers challenging gameplay and a strong soundtrack, but is hampered by a poorly written story that locks its best tracks. The game features complex rhythm mechanics and unique mouse-controlled notes, but its narrative elements, described as juvenile fanfiction, are a significant drawback. Despite these issues, the core rhythm gameplay and music are praised, making it a potentially enjoyable experience for genre fans willing to overlook its story flaws.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
