Xbox Announces Business Reset as Playstack Is Sold
The Xbox business reset and the sale of Playstack signal massive industry shifts. Game Developer reports on these changes alongside growing concerns regarding generative AI.
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Granvir Update 2.33.0 Adds New Enemies and Campaign 4 Missions
Granvir Update 2.33.0 is officially live on Steam, bringing substantial mechanical changes to the indie mech builder. The update introduces three new enemy types alongside two specialized Campaign 4 missions.
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Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 Are Masterful But Too Safe
Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 have arrived as technical masterpieces that fail to innovate. While sales are breaking records, critics argue the sequel machine is playing it too safe.
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The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot Mixes Minecraft Style With Brutal Combat
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is out now on PC. This indie action RPG combines Minecraft visuals with the brutal physics-based combat of Dark Messiah.
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The Dreams on a Pillow Gameplay Reveal Proves Gaming Needs to Grow Up
Dreams on a Pillow uses a tragic Palestinian folktale to explore the trauma of the 1948 Nakba through innovative pseudo-stealth mechanics. This OpEd analyzes why Rasheed Abueideh’s latest project is a vital moment for the medium.
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Stardew Valley Meets Resident Evil In New Farming Horror Hybrid
A new indie title on Steam is blending the coziness of Stardew Valley with the terror of Resident Evil. This farming horror hybrid features a mysterious smiling face and deep survival mechanics.
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tinyBuild’s Gated Interview: A Symptom of Gaming’s Information Divide
An interview with tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik promised insights but was locked behind a paywall, highlighting a growing problem of gated information in gaming journalism. This practice undermines industry transparency and broad community engagement, ultimately harming the discourse around publishers like tinyBuild.
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Stylish Metroidvania Lucid Drops Free Demo on Steam Now
A stylish new Metroidvania game, <b>Lucid</b>, has just dropped a free demo on <b>Steam</b>, offering PC gamers an early look at its unique world. Announced on May 11, 2026, the full game is "set to be released soon" but lacks a firm launch date.
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Indie Devs Announce Competitive TCG with Physical Card Game Vibe
An indie developer team has announced a new competitive TCG for mobile and PC, promising a collectible card system inspired by physical trading card games. No game title or release date has been revealed yet.
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NieR: Automata’s True Legacy Is a Lesson Ignored
Years after its release, NieR: Automata remains a masterpiece not just for its story, but for what it represents. Its success is a defiant lesson in artistic integrity that the wider AAA industry still seems determined to ignore.
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Bounty Star Rated For Nintendo Switch 2 In Massive New Leak
Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2, signaling a major third party win for the upcoming console.
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Can You Pass The Ultimate April Gaming News Challenge?
Think you kept up with every major drop in April? It is time to put your gaming knowledge to the test and see if you actually remember the headlines.
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Gang Beasts is finally bringing the chaos to PS5
The floppiest fighter in gaming is getting a native current-gen upgrade. Here is why the ESRB leak is a massive win for PlayStation fans.
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How the Next 5 Years Will Redefine Your Gaming Library
A massive industry forecast just dropped and it is a wake-up call for players. Here is what is actually changing in the gaming world by 2030.
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