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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 12h

ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming from active players around the world
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ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released their 2025 Global Power of Play report.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 13h

New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers and organizers in the gaming industry
From @safeinourworld.org
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New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers in the gaming industry

Safe In Our World has announced new Mental Health Workshops designed to help Community Managers, and other organizers in the gaming space.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 1d

PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed — dropping later this month!
#PowerWashSimulator
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PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed

FuturLab has announced the release date for highly anticipated sequel, PowerWash Simulator 2.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 1d

TwitchCon's 10th anniversary to feature Games for Love charity drive
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TwitchCon's 10th anniversary to feature Games for Love charity drive

Nonprofit charity Games For Love will feature a busy series of events during TwitchCon's 10th Anniversary

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 2d

Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore
#StrangeSeed
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Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore

Chronicle Games and indie developer Slug Disco announced a release date for Strange Seed, an action-RPG inspired by Spore.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 2d

#Sonic wins the gold with official Olympic Games partnership
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Sonic wins the gold with official Olympic Games partnership

The Sega Corporation has announced an official licensing partnership with the Olympic Games, adding Sonic to art and merchandise.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 2d

Slime Rancher 2 Review: The long-awaited sequel naturally goes bigger: a larger world, more slimes, a bigger ranch, more upgrades, and lots of decorating.
But, bigger isn't necessarily better.
#SlimeRancher
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Slime Rancher 2 Review

Slime Rancher 2 Review: Bigger in every way, but not necessarily better than the original.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games
#SteamSale
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Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games

From stealth strategy games to humorous management sims, here are our favorite deals of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, out now on PC and consoles
#Nickelodeon
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SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a kid-friendly action-RPG starring several famous Nickelodeon characters from prominent cartoons.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

Anime life sim Starsand Island gets a release date, and a free demo
#StarsandIsland
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Anime life sim Starsand Island gets a release date, and a free demo

During the annual Tokyo Game Show, Seed Lab revealed a new trailer for upcoming life sim, Starsand Island, along with a release date.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers and organizers in the gaming industry
From @safeinourworld.org
@humblebundle.com
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New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers in the gaming industry

Safe In Our World has announced new Mental Health Workshops designed to help Community Managers, and other organizers in the gaming space.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Pokémon! Kirby! Dragon Quest! Metroid Prime! If you have a Switch 2, or plan on getting one, check out the biggest Switch 2 game releases coming this Fall
#Switch2
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All the big Switch 2 game releases coming this Fall

Here are the biggest game releases still to come in 2025 if you own a Nintendo Switch 2 — or plan on getting one.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Slime Rancher 2 Review: The long-awaited sequel naturally goes bigger: a larger world, more slimes, a bigger ranch, more upgrades, and lots of decorating.
But, bigger isn't necessarily better.
#SlimeRancher
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Slime Rancher 2 Review

Slime Rancher 2 Review: Bigger in every way, but not necessarily better than the original.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Monster Hunters Stories 1 and 2 finally coming to Xbox this Fall, ahead of next year's new threequel
#MonsterHunterStories
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Monster Hunters Stories 1 and 2 finally coming to Xbox this Fall

Capcom announced that creature collecting RPG, Monster Hunter Stories, and its sequel, will release on Xbox One and X/S on November 14.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features 12 player racing, split-screen co-op, and 24 playable characters, with more on the way
#SonicRacing
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds warps onto PC and consoles

Sonic Team and Sega have released arcade racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, on PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games
#SteamSale
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Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games

From stealth strategy games to humorous management sims, here are our favorite deals of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles remasters one of the best RPGs of all time
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Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronciles remasters one of the best RPGs of all time

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, a remaster of the seminal 90s strategy-RPG.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Slime Rancher 2 Review: The long-awaited sequel naturally goes bigger: a larger world, more slimes, a bigger ranch, more upgrades, and lots of decorating.
But, bigger isn't necessarily better.
#SlimeRancher
pixelkin.org/2025/10/03/s...

Slime Rancher 2 Review

Slime Rancher 2 Review: Bigger in every way, but not necessarily better than the original.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 6d

Unlock over a billion minifig character combos in LEGO Party, out now
#LEGOParty
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Unlock over a billion minifig character combos in LEGO Party, out now

LEGO Party! is a multiplayer party for up to four players, including online multiplayer, split-screen couch co-op, and cross-platform.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 7d

BIG Disney Dreamlight Valley seasonal update drops today, adding spooky vibes, Halloween events, and our favorite Disney sidekicks
#DisneyDreamlightValley
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BIG Disney Dreamlight Valley seasonal update adds spooky vibes, Halloween events, and our favorite Disney sidekicks

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Return to Beast's Castle update adds new Villagers, and a new Seasonal Star Path with Halloween vibes.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 7d

New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers and organizers in the gaming industry
From @safeinourworld.org
@humblebundle.com
pixelkin.org/2025/10/01/n...

New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers in the gaming industry

Safe In Our World has announced new Mental Health Workshops designed to help Community Managers, and other organizers in the gaming space.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games
#SteamSale
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Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games

From stealth strategy games to humorous management sims, here are our favorite deals of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, out now on PC and consoles
#Nickelodeon
pixelkin.org/2025/09/30/s...

SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a kid-friendly action-RPG starring several famous Nickelodeon characters from prominent cartoons.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features 12 player racing, split-screen co-op, and 24 playable characters, with more on the way
#SonicRacing
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds warps onto PC and consoles

Sonic Team and Sega have released arcade racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, on PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

Brazil becomes latest country to ban loot boxes targeted at minors
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Brazil becomes latest country to ban loot boxes targeted at minors

Brazil's new digital protection law, which includes the ban of loot boxes sold to minors, goes into effect March 2026.

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