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Friends, I think I have unearthed the next Hidden Gem, though Hidden Arrow Trap might be the more appropriate framing. It’s a 2D precision platformer called the The Pale Piper that reminds me of Limbo, Hollow Knight and VVVVVV. It’s the work of FreeTimeDev, who is also known for Godot tools and synthwave jams on Itch.io. It’s out today on Steam, and the demo has killed me eleventy million times.
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has confirmed it has closed a loophole that “suspended accounts could exploit” to keep playing the extraction shooter while banned. While there’s no actual patch or content update to speak of for the game this week, this announcement is a decent consolation prize, as tackling cheaters and bad actors has become a high priority for Embark. I’m still in disbelief at how Arc Raiders’ huge player numbers (on Steam at least) have stayed incredibly stable since launch – massive spikes aren’t that uncommon for multiplayer games, but it’s rare to see one not go through…
Nintendo has officially confirmed that its next Nintendo Direct will take place this week.The presentation will take place on Thursday, February 5 (as previously reported by insiders and VGC’s own sources). It will start at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT, and will last for roughly 30 minutes.Nintendo says the presentation will be a Partner Showcase, meaning it will focus mainly on third-party titles scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, rather than games Nintendo currently has in development at its own studios.The last Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase took place in July 2025, where the featured…
The classic issue of getting into sim racing is that you need to spend big, but to even enjoy the kit you’ve bought, you’ll need to deal with the faff of setting it up at a desk or coffee table. It’s either that, or you keep it as a mainstay feature in your home, which isn’t the most practical solution since one of the best PC racing wheels and pedals will take up a fair bit of space.It’s always felt to me like more of a middle ground should exist. Can’t we get one of the best PC controllers that’s…
Nioh 3 review An amalgamation of Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed, and Diablo, manifested into a punishing yet immensely satisfying combo-heavy package. Developer: Team Ninja Publisher: Koei Tecmo Release: February 6 2026 On: Windows From: Steam Price: £64.99/$69.99 Reviewed on: Intel Core-i9-10850K, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, Windows 11 My experience with the third Nioh reminded me of many other games — the open world of Elden Ring, the samurai/ninja gameplay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and the dopamine-generating loot drops of Diablo. I make these comparisons not to disparage Nioh 3, but rather to praise its adroitness. This is…
Amid the chaos surrounding Ashes of Creation and its developer Intrepid Studios, one of the most prominent former members of the team has made a public statement alleging that “none of us are receiving our final paychecks, the 60 days notice and pay outlined under the WARN Act, PTO payouts, or other compensation owed.” Margaret Krohn, who worked at the Ashes of Creation studio from January 2019 and was its director of communications until last week, explains that the shutdown happened “in a way that I did not expect,” and shares her experience over the past seven days as everything…
Indie games event Convergence Games Showcase has announced the line-up of titles planned for its next live stream, including MOUSE P.I. For Hire.Set to take place on February 19 from 14:30 PM ET / 19.30 PM GMT across YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, Convergence is a two-hour showcase of upcoming indie games, organised by games marketing firm Fourth Floor.According to an announcement, the show will feature more than 30 indie and “AA” games, including announcements, creator-led walkthroughs and new trailers.Confirmed 2026 games include MOUSE P.I. For Hire (Fumi Games/PlaySide Studios), DenshAttack! (Undercoders/Fireshine Games) and How Many Dudes? (Butterscotch Shenanigans).Publishers and developers…
Lego just teased a KPop Demon Hunters set for 2026 – or, more specifically, a Derpy kit.The collaboration is teased through a seconds-long trailer that shows Derpy the supernatural tiger knocking over a plant pot, just like the clumsy demon does in the movie. And even though we don’t get a good look at the model itself, it seems to be minifigure scale judging by its size in relation to said plant pot. Perhaps he’ll be packaged with a Rumi or Jinu minifg? Even if not, we can assume they’ll show up at some point. According to the announcement page,…
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine reboot might not be as troubled by ongoing memory shortages as previously feared. Or, at least, not as delayed.
Free games for Steam Deck don’t exactly grow on trees, but if you’re willing to spend just $14.99, you can grab eight Steam Deck-friendly games worth over $219, thanks to this month’s Humble Choice selection. This game subscription service lets you download all eight titles from each month’s offering and keep them forever, with no obligation to pay again next month. If you end up playing all eight games, that’s a massive saving on their retail price. What’s more, seven of this month’s games are Steam Deck Verified, while the final one is still rated as Steam Deck Playable -…