Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Review : Little Nightmares 3 : The Horrors Persist

1 4 8

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 14h

Xbox unveils customizable controllers via their Design Lab for The Outer Worlds 2:

xboxdesignlab.xbox.com

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 17h

Little Nightmares 3, now developed by Supermassive Games, is here just in time for spooky season.

As a fan of the first two @andresplays.bsky.social dove in to see if it lived up to that legacy.

Our spoiler-free review:

seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/08/r...

After Tarsier Studios was acquired by Embracer Group in 2021, they were no longer able to work on their baby, Little Nightmares. Their eerie, grotesque,

Sword of the Sea Review : Poetry in Motion

1 3 15

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 1d

Sword of the Sea came out a little while ago and amongst all the major releases, @stacyongames.bsky.social wanted to ensure it didn't get lost.

Learn why he calls @giantsquidstudios.com 's latest "poetry in motion" below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2oH...

Bitcast 356 : Discussing Xbox's Strategy

2 6

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow the guys sit down to discuss yet another price increase in the Xbox ecosystem and how it exemplifies the ever-evolving landscape with Xbox as a gaming company.

They also chat Ghost of Yotei releasing, the games of October, and more!

Join live at 11am EST!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL1k...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is the Perfect Throwback

1 5

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 5d

The demo for Marvel Cosmic Invasion is out and @common-loot.com threw on the cape to beat-em up.

Read how the latest from @tributegames.com and @dotemu.bsky.social is stacking up below!

seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/03/m...

Tribute Games and Dotemu team up yet again to make yet another solid beat ‘em up game with Marvel Cosmic Invasion. With the success of past games, it is

Review : Digimon Story Time Stranger : Brave Heart

1 3

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 7d

The latest entry in the monster collecting, JRPG series Digimon Story : Time Stranger is a "a dream realized and a love letter to what you’ve always loved" for fans writes @asegovia.bsky.social .

Read his full review here!

seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/01/r...

Even though I haven’t been up to date with Digimon in years, I’ll always hold a soft spot for the franchise. I still remember how the first two seasons of

Bitcast 355 : Xbox's TGS & PlayStation's State of Play

4 9

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 9d

Bitcast 355:

- Silent Hill f
- Baby Steps review discussion
- Hades 2
- EA potential acquisition (now confirmed)
- State of Play recap and favorites
- TGS overview and Forza Horizon 6

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOR...

Borderlands 4 - Vault Hunter Teaser: C4SH

2 6

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 11d

Gearbox teases the 5th Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4 arriving in the first quarter of 2026: C4SH

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1XY...

YouTube video by Borderlands

Bitcast 355 : Xbox's TGS & PlayStation's State of Play

2 4

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 11d

Tomorrow the guys discuss a big week in gaming with PlayStation's State of Play, Xbox at TGS 2025, Hades 2 finally hitting 1.0, EA potentially going private, and more!

Join the conversation live at 11am EST:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOR...

Forza Horizon 6 - Official Teaser Trailer | Tokyo Game Show 2025

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 13d

Xbox officially announces Forza Horizon 6 which will be set in Japan.

youtu.be/VXedKqX5Wa4?...

YouTube video by Xbox

youtu.be

1 4 13

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 16d

Embark Studios announces pre-orders for ARC Raiders alongside an upcoming “server slam” technical test on all platforms.

The test will run from October 17-19 and give players a unique cosmetic if they partake.

youtu.be/XE0y_K8-iSQ?...

Pre-Order Trailer | ARC Raiders

YouTube video by ARC Raiders

youtu.be

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 18d

Tomorrow the guys discuss reviews of Dying Light The Beast and Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. They'll also chat the return of skate, Xbox raising console prices again, and more!

SG Contributor @asegovia.bsky.social guests - hope you can join at 11am EST!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEi9...

Bitcast 354 : Dying Light and the Return of skate.

Early Access Impressions : Jump Space

1 1 6

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 19d

Microsoft has announced that Xbox prices will rise again in the US due to "changes in the macroeconomic environment"

Pic courtesy of @ign.com :

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 19d

Jump Space is out now in early access and @common-loot.com put the suit on to check it out. 👨🏼‍🚀

Read his impressions on the new entry from @keepsakegames.bsky.social below!

seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/19/e...

In space, no one can hear you scream. Unless you’re on a Discord call with friends, in which case, they really want you to stop. This is Jump Space, a

Review : Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

1 2

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 20d

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a new roguelite ARPG from Bandai-Namco and developer Brownies.

After being impressed with it at Summer Game Fest, @asegovia.bsky.social dove in to see how it shaped up. His review:

seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/18/r...

In an era where developers are endlessly chasing From Software’s “Souls” formula, it’s also clear we’ve entered the age of developers chasing the

Dispatch - Official PC and PS5 Release Date Trailer (ft. Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright)

2 4

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 22d

Dispatch to release on October 22nd:

youtu.be/rrWos4NShT8?...

YouTube video by IGN

youtu.be

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 23d

The Order of Giants is the first expansion for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

@pete85.bsky.social put the fedora back on and headed back to the Vatican.

How did it turn out? His full review:

seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/15/r...

Review : Indiana Jones and the Great Circle : The Order of Giants

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, released in December of 2024, ended up being one of my favourite games of the year, perfectly capturing the tone of

Bitcast 353 : Borderlands 4 is Finally Here

2 7

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 25d

Tomorrow the guys finally get to discuss their Borderlands 4 reviews!

They also chat on Nintendo's Direct, Metroid Prime releasing in December, Path of Exile 2's new Act, growing support for the Switch 2, and more!

Join the conversation live at 11am EST:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc8c...

Star Wars Outlaws : Nintendo Switch 2 Breakdown

3 6

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 26d

After a very positive review late last year by @asegovia.bsky.social Star Wars Outlaws, @common-loot.com decided to check out the recently released Switch 2 version.

He details it for you below with what you can expect:

seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/11/s...

It has been a year since the release of Star Wars: Outlaws and much to my surprise, we are seeing it again with the release of the Switch 2 port. When I

Resident Evil Requiem – Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025

1 5

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 26d

Capcom shows off a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem at Nintendo's Direct:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a8g...

YouTube video by Nintendo of America

Review : Borderlands 4 : Can't Hold Me Down

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 27d

Our full Borderlands 4 review coverage is now live! 🔥

Find out why @seasonedgaming.com says that Gearbox may have finally topped Borderlands 2 for hardcore fans. @borderlands.2k.com

Written: seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/11/r...

Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vej...

Review : Borderlands 4 : Can't Hold Me Down

Reposted by Seasoned Gaming

Ains @seasonedgaming.com · 27d

My Borderlands 4 review is now live for @seasonedgaming.bsky.social

As a guy with a lot of history with the series, it's likely my favorite entry. And it feels like we're finally back.

Credit to @dissaray.bsky.social for the amazing video edit. Shares appreciated!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vej...

Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025

7 10 38

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · 28d

Nintendo Direct scheduled for September 12th at 6am PST / 9am EST.

The show will run for approximately an hour and share info on upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWIE...

YouTube video by Nintendo of America

Bitcast 352 : The Fall Gaming Rush Begins

1 5

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tomorrow the guys finally get to discuss the release of Hollow Knight Silksong alongside Chronos the New Dawn and Everybody's Golf Hot Shots.

They'll also chat the fall gaming rush, 007 First Light's big reveal, and more!

Join the conversation live at 11am EST!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBfw...

Review : Everybody's Golf Hot Shots : Safe Swing

2 7

Seasoned Gaming @seasonedgaming.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hot Shots finally returns in a new entry from Bandai-Namco. Does it live up to the series beloved history?

@asegovia.bsky.social hit the links to see. His review:

seasonedgaming.com/2025/09/06/r...

There was a time when PlayStation’s identity wasn’t just “big cinematic blockbusters.” In the PS1–PS4 era, especially, Sony Japan cultivated a lineup of