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Here are the 14 most interesting titles from the Day of the Devs Game Awards stream
We have news on Hyper Light Breaker, Sleight of Hand and a dozen more forthcoming gems.
Blue Prince preview: Build your own escape room and then live there
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PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog additions for December include Forspoken, Sonic Frontiers and VR Star Wars
Sony is adding Forspoken, Sonic Frontiers, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge and more to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in December.
Ian Carlos Campbell14 hours ago
Xbox previews cloud streaming of games you own on consoles
Microsoft has started a beta test that will finally bring cloud streaming to Xbox consoles.
Anna Washenko16 hours ago
PlayStation’s 2024 Wrap-Up has been (mostly) out of commission for 24 hours
The site has been almost entirely inaccessible since its launch on Tuesday. It currently says, "We'll be back soon."
Will Shanklin18 hours ago
Here are the 14 most interesting titles from the Day of the Devs Game Awards stream
The Day of the Devs Game Awards stream is over and done with. Here are the most notable games that we spotted.
Lawrence Bonk19 hours ago
Feltopia is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up animated in felt
Feltopia continues a trend of stop-motion games but there's something different about this one. It's animated using felt.
Kris Holt19 hours ago
Incolatus: Don't Stop, Girlypop! may be the Y2K fever dream arena shooter you never knew you needed
What would it look like if you took the fast-paced arena shooter stylings of Doom Eternal and flipped the gory, grimdark aesthetics upside down? You might end up with something like Incolatus: Don't Stop, Girlypop!.
Kris Holt19 hours ago
Sleight of Hand gameplay trailer showcases occult card strategy in a noir world
Since its announcement in March, it's sounded like Sleight of Hand should be a fantastic stealth-action game in a magical noir setting — and now it looks that way, too.
Jessica Conditt19 hours ago
Hyper Light Breaker will begin Steam early access on January 14
At Day of the Devs, Heart Machine announced that Hyper Light Breaker will enter Steam early access on January 14.
Anna Washenko19 hours ago
'PBJ — The Musical' is a coming-of-age game with Shakespearean sandwiches
PBJ is a side-scrolling narrative adventure built out of real-life paper collages, with images cut from vintage cookbooks and stitched together via stop-motion.
Jessica Conditt20 hours ago
Blue Prince preview: Build your own escape room and then live there
Blue Prince is a build-your-own escape room wrapped up in a strategy game and tied together with home-renovation sim twine.
Jessica Conditt20 hours ago
Nintendo buys remaining four percent of Monolith Soft, as a little treat
Nintendo has scooped up the remaining shares of Monolith Soft, after first buying 80 percent of the company back in 2007. The developer of Xenoblade Chronicles is now fully owned by Nintendo.
Lawrence Bonk20 hours ago
Chill puzzle game Faraway sees you drawing star constellations with one button
In single-button puzzle game Faraway, you play as a shooting star that uses the gravitational forces of other stars to traverse the galaxy and draw constellations.
Kris Holt20 hours ago
Astro Bot is getting a free holiday-themed bonus level
The bonus level will contain presents, special bots and jingle bells. The developer says it won’t be particularly difficult but is coming as a sign of gratitude for the game’s success.
Will Shanklin20 hours ago
The Backbone One mobile controller is back on sale for $69
One of the best mobile gaming controllers is back on sale just ahead of the holidays. The Backbone One can be yours for $69, or $31 off the regular price.
Kris Holt21 hours ago
The best stocking stuffer gifts under $50
Here's our list of the best gifts under $50 that make great stocking stuffers, inexpensive gifts for coworkers, and more.
Valentina Palladinoa day ago
Balatro+ is Apple's Arcade Game of the Year because of course it is
It made its way to iOS in September.
Sarah Fieldinga day ago
Watch the Day of the Devs 2024 Game Awards stream here at 12PM ET
The second annual Game Awards-themed Day of the Devs indie game showcase will on December 11 at 12PM ET.
Danny Gallaghera day ago
Despelote is dribbling its way to the Nintendo Switch
Join your friends for an afternoon game of football in Panic's Despelote.
Danny Gallagher12.10.2024
Monument Valley 3 is out today for your puzzling pleasure
As with the previous two games, Monument Valley 3 is a lush, meditative experience about perspective.
Anna Washenko12.10.2024
FTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds
Epic Games paid $245 million to the FTC that will be distributed as rebates to Fortnite players.
Danny Gallagher12.10.2024