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SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato Launches on Game Pass, Xbox, PS5, and PC — A Magical Adventure Set in South America

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SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato Launches on Game Pass, Xbox, PS5, and PC — A Magical Adventure Set in South America

StudioBando’s heartfelt, Pixar-like adventure SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato is now available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass, inviting players to embark on a journey filled with…

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LEGO Party is a rather enjoyable party game that takes the best parts of Mario Party and mixes them with some neat new additions. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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LEGO Party Review – A Brick-Built Blast of Minigame Mayhem

LEGO Party is a rather enjoyable party game that takes the best parts of Mario Party and mixes them with some neat new additions. The way that luck can completely flip a game isn’t my favorite thing,…

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PowerWash Simulator 2 Washes Up October 23 with Co-op, Cats, and Career Mode

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PowerWash Simulator 2 Washes Up October 23 with Co-op, Cats, and Career Mode

FuturLab is getting ready to spray away the grime once more as PowerWash Simulator 2 officially launches on October 23, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The studio…

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Palia’s Spiritfest Spectacle Update Brings Goobi Ranching, Multiplayer Features, and Spooky Seasonal Fun

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Palia’s Spiritfest Spectacle Update Brings Goobi Ranching, Multiplayer Features, and Spooky Seasonal Fun

Developer Singularity 6 is kicking off spooky season in style with Palia’s latest major update, Fall Fantasy: The Spiritfest Spectacle (Patch 0.196), bringing a cauldron full of new content,…

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Frosthaven: Awakening Protocol Brings New Heroes, Storyline, and Bosses in Major Free Update

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Frosthaven: Awakening Protocol Brings New Heroes, Storyline, and Bosses in Major Free Update

Arc Games and Snapshot Games have announced Frosthaven: Awakening Protocol, the first-ever major content update for the acclaimed Early Access strategy RPG based on Isaac Childres’ award-winning…

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Let It Die: Inferno Demo Hits Steam Next Fest October 13 Ahead of December Launch

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Let It Die: Inferno Demo Hits Steam Next Fest October 13 Ahead of December Launch

GungHo Online Entertainment is bringing chaos, carnage, and Uncle Death back to life as Let It Die: Inferno becomes playable for the first time during Steam Next Fest, beginning October 13. Fans can…

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Unravel 1970s Hollywood Secrets in Confidential Killings, a Noir Detective Game Coming to Steam

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Unravel 1970s Hollywood Secrets in Confidential Killings, a Noir Detective Game Coming to Steam

Surefire.Games is taking players deep into the smoke-filled lounges and scandalous studios of 1970s Los Angeles, with Confidential Killings, a Golden Idol-inspired detective game of intrigue, lies,…

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Trash Goblin’s New Update Adds Steam Deck Support, 25 New Trinkets, and Harvest Festival Cosmetics

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Trash Goblin’s New Update Adds Steam Deck Support, 25 New Trinkets, and Harvest Festival Cosmetics

Spilt Milk Studios has announced that their cozy, upcycling shopkeeping sim Trash Goblin is now officially Steam Deck Verified thanks to the game’s latest 1.2 “Steam Deck N Stuff” update. The update…

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Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged Brings the Classic Adventure Back in 4K

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Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged Brings the Classic Adventure Back in 4K

Revolution Software has officially unveiled Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged, a substantially enhanced, 4K reimagining of the beloved 1997 point-and-click adventure classic. Following the…

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Daimon Blades Launches in Steam Early Access with Brutal Co-op Melee Combat

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Daimon Blades Launches in Steam Early Access with Brutal Co-op Melee Combat

Streumon Studio, the team behind cult classics like E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy and Necromunda: Hired Gun, is back with blood-soaked vengeance in Daimon Blades, a first-person slasher that’s now…

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Some issues with cutscenes being voiced, but otherwise, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the ultimate way to experience The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review – Happy Trails

If you had asked me if I ever thought Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter would be a thing in 2012, when I first finished The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, not a chance! I had finished the game,…

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Starfinder: Afterlight Kickstarter Campaign Launches October 7 with New Trailer

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Starfinder: Afterlight Kickstarter Campaign Launches October 7 with New Trailer

Epictellers Entertainment has revealed the official Kickstarter trailer for Starfinder: Afterlight, a sci-fantasy, story-rich turn-based RPG set in the Starfinder universe and built on the Second…

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Yooka-Replaylee Retail Edition Launches Worldwide December 18 for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series

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Yooka-Replaylee Retail Edition Launches Worldwide December 18 for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series

Publisher PM Studios and Playtonic have announced that the retail edition of Yooka-Replaylee will be hitting store shelves worldwide on December 18, 2025. This enhanced reimagining of the beloved 3D…

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Space Chef Launches October 28 on PC and Consoles with Over 140 Alien Recipes

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Space Chef Launches October 28 on PC and Consoles with Over 140 Alien Recipes

Kwalee and Swedish indie developer BlueGooGames have announced that their upcoming cooking adventure game, Space Chef, will launch on October 28, 2025, for PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), Nintendo…

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This is my second time playing Pragmata, and after my latest hands-on with the sci-fi action-adventure hacking shooter, I can say there’s a lot more going on, and in a good way. - @williamsaw.bsky.social

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Pragmata Preview: Hands-On With Capcom’s Sci-Fi Hacking Action Game

This is my second time playing Pragmata, and after my latest hands-on with the sci-fi action-adventure hacking shooter, I can say there’s a lot more going on, and in a good way. You can check out our…

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Killer Inn Second Closed Beta Now Live on Steam With New Features

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Killer Inn Second Closed Beta Now Live on Steam With New Features

Tactic Studios and TBS Games are inviting players back into the deadly halls of Killer Inn, as the game’s second Closed Beta Test kicks off today. The murder mystery action game blends social…

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Demo Lets You Command Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Demo Lets You Command Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons

Kasedo Games and Bulwark Studios have released a playable demo for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, giving players their first hands-on experience with the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018…

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skate. Season 1 “Hesh & Fresh” Brings 90’s Vibes, Skate-o-Ween, and 40 New Challenges

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skate. Season 1 “Hesh & Fresh” Brings 90’s Vibes, Skate-o-Ween, and 40 New Challenges

The streets of San Vansterdam are about to get a whole lot livelier. EA’s skate. has revealed full details on its first season of live content. Season 1: Hesh & Fresh launches with brand-new events,…

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Upin & Ipin Universe Nintendo Switch Patch Adds Merdeka Celebration and Major Improvements

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Upin & Ipin Universe Nintendo Switch Patch Adds Merdeka Celebration and Major Improvements

Les’ Copaque Production, Streamline Studios, and Streamline Media Group have released a huge patch for Upin & Ipin Universe on Nintendo Switch, bringing new Merdeka-themed content, performance…

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Update 2.10 Brings Usahana + Spooky Celebration Returns

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Update 2.10 Brings Usahana + Spooky Celebration Returns

Sanrio fans have plenty to celebrate this month, as Hello Kitty Island Adventure kicks off its annual Spooky Celebration and rolls out a brand-new content update for Apple Arcade players with Update…

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Mexican Ninja Demo Launches on Steam with Cyberpunk Flair and Roguelike Beat ’Em Up Action

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Mexican Ninja Demo Launches on Steam with Cyberpunk Flair and Roguelike Beat ’Em Up Action

Madbricks, in partnership with Amber and Redrum, has officially released the first public demo for Mexican Ninja, a 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up overflowing with swagger, grit, and chaotic energy.…

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Hell Maiden Demo Descends into Steam Next Fest October 13

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Hell Maiden Demo Descends into Steam Next Fest October 13

AstralShift has announced that their upcoming infernal deck-builder, Hell Maiden, will debut a playable demo during Steam Next Fest on October 13th, 2025. Mixing the horde survival genre with…

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TMNT: Splintered Fate Physical and Deluxe Editions Available Now

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TMNT: Splintered Fate Physical and Deluxe Editions Available Now

Fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell can now add Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate to their shelves, as the Physical Edition and Deluxe Edition are officially available on Nintendo Switch,…

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King of Meat Early Access Now Live on PS5, Xbox, and Steam

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King of Meat Early Access Now Live on PS5, Xbox, and Steam

Amazon Games and developer Glowmade have officially launched King of Meat into Early Access, giving players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam the chance to dive into its chaotic…

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Aggro Crab Reveals Crashout Crew, Forklift Co-Op Chaos Coming 2026

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Aggro Crab Reveals Crashout Crew, Forklift Co-Op Chaos Coming 2026

Aggro Crab, the quirky Seattle-based team behind Another Crab’s Treasure, Going Under, and the upcoming PEAK, has announced their next chaotic project: Crashout Crew. This cooperative forklift game…

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