Topic: video games
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Steam Next Fest 2026: 9 Must-Play Indie Demos
Steam Next Fest provides a crucial, free alternative to algorithm-driven storefronts by offering concentrated access to playable demos of upcoming games, allowing for personal discovery. The festival itself has limitations, as it can prioritize hype and lacks tools to easily identify demos for wi...
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Study: Video Games May Boost Kids' IQ
New research indicates that playing video games is linked to a small increase in children's intelligence, with above-average gaming time associated with an IQ rise of about 2.5 points more than average. The study found that watching TV or using social media did not show a clear positive or negati...
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Xbox's Towerborne Ditches Free-to-Play for Paid Model
Towerborne is shifting from a free-to-play to a paid model, offering a complete, offline-playable game at launch for a one-time purchase price. The change was driven by player feedback, leading to a major overhaul to remove live-service elements like constant monetization and pay-to-win mechanics...
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Terminator 2D: No Fate - A Gripping Review
*Terminator 2D: No Fate* is a nostalgic, pixel-art homage to *Terminator 2* that successfully captures the film's era and aesthetic but is hampered by dated, repetitive gameplay and punishingly old-school design. The game offers satisfying, *Contra*-inspired run-and-gun action and standout vehicl...
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Kirby Air Ride: Expression Trumps Racing
Kirby Air Ride is a unique kart racer that emphasizes creative expression and track mastery over traditional speed-based racing, now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features automatic acceleration and focuses on skillful drifting and charging for speed boosts, with a diverse fleet of...
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The Analogue 3D: The Ultimate N64 Collector's Console
The Analogue 3D is a premium console that enhances Nintendo 64 gaming with modern features like 4K resolution and wireless controllers while maintaining full compatibility with original cartridges through FPGA technology. It offers extensive visual customization with multiple output modes to pres...
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Arc Raiders & 3 Games We're Eager to Revisit
Battlefield 6 provides chaotic, frontline combat fun despite minor issues like cramped maps and bugs, with the author aiming to improve sniping skills. Dispatch presents a narrative-driven adventure with an unexpected romantic subplot, compelling the author to resolve their choices before the fin...
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Today's Top Game Deals: Bleach Rebirth of Souls & Resident Evil
Today's game deals offer significant savings across various genres, including fighting games, horror classics, platformers, and sports simulations, catering to all types of players. Notable discounts include *Bleach Rebirth of Souls* at $34.99 (42% off), *Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart* for PC at $2...
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New Japanese Games: Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive & More
This week features major Japanese video game releases including Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive, and Once Upon a KATAMARI, available on multiple platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Additional notable titles such as Full Metal Schoolgirl and Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 are also...
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Ghost of Yōtei: Master Cinematic Modes for Chill or Brutal Gameplay
Ghost of Yōtei introduces three cinematic modes, Kurosawa, Miike, and Watanabe, each offering unique visual and auditory styles to tailor the player's experience, from intense brutality to relaxed exploration. Kurosawa Mode presents the game in stark black and white with altered audio to mimic clas...
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Japan's Gaming Week: Ghost of Yotei, Final Fantasy Tactics & More
Ghost of Yotei is a PlayStation 5 exclusive, while Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles are multi-platform releases across systems like PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Other notable releases include Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch, UNYIELDE...
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Best AU Deals: Save on Footy Sims, Final Fantasy & More
This week's digital marketplace features significant discounts on a wide variety of games across Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms, including popular sports sims, RPGs, and indie titles. Notable deals include a 25% discount on *Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom* for Switch, a 91% discoun...
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Launches on Switch 2 Next Year
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is launching on the Switch 2 next year, featuring a new narrative and strategic depth in the tactical RPG series. The game includes a gladiator-style Heroic Games competition and enhances the weapon-triangle combat system with new unit types. It introduces an original...
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Massive Discounts on New Switch, PS5 & Xbox Games at Woot
Woot is offering major discounts on popular video games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, making recent releases more affordable. Specific standout deals include Monster Hunter Wilds for Xbox at $29.99, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for PS4 at $9.99, and the Yu-Gi-Oh!...
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Silksoon Release Overwhelms Major Gaming Platforms
Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused major digital storefronts like Steam and Nintendo eShop to crash due to overwhelming player demand. The highly anticipated sequel is priced at only $20, leading other indie studios to delay their releases to avoid competition. The release has revitalized in...
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Best Games to Buy in Steam's Winter Sale 2025
The Steam Winter Sale is now live until January 5th, offering significant discounts on thousands of games, including recent blockbusters and classic titles. Notable deals include major 2025 releases like *Hollow Knight: Silksong* and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, as well as retro collections such a...
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Black Friday Deal: Digimon Time Stranger Discounted For First Time
Amazon has discounted Digimon Story: Time Stranger for the first time since its release, with the standard edition now $50 (down from $70) and the Ultimate Edition at $90 (down from $120) for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game features strategic turn-based combat, deep relationship-building between ...
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Borderlands 4 Black Friday Deal: Big Amazon Discount
Amazon is offering early Black Friday discounts on video games, including a significant price cut on the recently released Borderlands 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, ahead of the official sale start on November 20. Borderlands 4 introduces a new setting on the planet Kairos and refines the franchis...
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The Top-Rated PC Games of 2025
Many highly anticipated 2025 PC games, such as Elden Ring Nightreign and Battlefield 6, received solid scores but fell short of the 89% threshold required for the highest-rated list, reflecting individual critical perspectives rather than popularity. The dominant theme of 2025 was refined experti...
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Top PS5 & Nintendo Switch Deals for Amazon Big Deal Days
Amazon's Big Deal Days event offers significant discounts on popular console games for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, catering to various gaming preferences with budget-friendly options. Notable discounted titles include major releases like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Warhammer 40,000: Sp...
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