Indies
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Everything you missed from Nintendo’s Indie World
On Thursday, Nintendo held its latest Direct presentation, showcasing upcoming indie titles coming to the brand’s Switch and Switch 2 systems. The mini-stream lasted only…
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‘Ready or Not’ sells 2 million console units
VOID Interactive’s first-person shooter Ready or Not has officially sold 2 million console units, the studio confirms. The SWAT-centered shooter leans on tactical, realistic “milsim” gameplay…
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My Friendly Neighborhood Review: PBS meets Resident Evil
Childlike wonder and laughter turn to horror and slaughter in My Friendly Neighborhood. Originally released on PC back in July 2023, these puppets are now…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ playable at Gamescom, says Xbox
On Monday, Xbox confirmed the highly anticipated video game sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong will be publicly playable at Gamescom next month. The Microsoft gaming subsidiary revealed…
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itch.io hides ‘NSFW’ games following credit card company pressure
Digital indie video game storefront itch.io has obscured mature, “not safe for work” (NSFW) content from its “Browse” and “Search” pages, making it the latest…
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‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ game announced
The month’s nearly over, but it’s not too late to observe Christmas in July. Thanks to one game studio’s latest reveal, I’m even more ready…
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Ruffy and the Riverside Review: A Platformer That Fits Into Your Childhood
Every once in a while, a game comes along that feels like it’s straight from your childhood. Ruffy and the Riverside is exactly that: a…
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Square Enix invests in ‘Vaultbreakers’ studio BetaDwarf
On Monday, Copenhagen-based video game studio BetaDwarf announced a new investment from Japanese entertainment conglomerate Square Enix. The undisclosed contribution from Square Enix will facilitate…
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Steam Summer Sale 2025: 10 Under $10
If you’re anything like me, your Steam wishlist is full to bursting. Thankfully, Steam’s annual Summer Sale is back, and that means all-time low prices…
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10 Chill, Low-Effort Desktop Idle Games
Desktop looking a little lifeless? Thankfully, a contemporary resurgence in incremental games, often called “idlers,” allows even the busiest bees to incorporate some whimsy back…
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