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Continue reading →: Nova Antarctica Review – A warm spark in a cold, cold worldNova Antarctica, by RexLabo and PARCO GAMES, is an indie gem that places you in the winter wonderlands of Antarctica in a distant future Earth that has long faded into desolation. The South Pole remains a beacon of hope, and a signal under the ice hints of possible resources still…
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Continue reading →: BUS: Bro U Survived (Prologue)Ride through the apocalypse with your friends on a school bus in BUS: Bro U Survived. Herbarium Games brings you this co-op story-driven adventure, and I was excited to dive into the Prologue recently. Playable with 1-4 players, you will fight zombies, gather resources, solve puzzles and help other survivors…
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Continue reading →: A Prelude to Steam Next Fest – February 2026Mark your calendars, Indie Game fans. The first Steam Next Fest of 2026 is on the horizon, and I can’t wait! Running from February 23rd through March 2nd, you’ll be able to check out hundreds of demos, watch live streams and even participate in some Q&As with the devs of…
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Continue reading →: Steam Next Fest – October 2025Steam Next Fest 2025, held in October, continued its tradition as one of the most anticipated digital gaming festivals worldwide. The event provides a platform for thousands of developers to showcase their upcoming games, engage directly with players, and gather feedback through their demos, livestreams, and Q&A sessions. Steam Next…
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Continue reading →: Checkmate in the Wild West – Chess AdventureCheckmate in the Wild West – Chess Adventure is a game that hadn’t been on my radar, and honestly, something I likely wouldn’t have sought out as someone who isn’t very good at chess. But sometimes life gives you a chance to branch out and try something new, and you…
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Continue reading →: Herdling Review – Haven’t you herd? Herdling is magicalUrban fantasy is a unique genre in gaming. It blends elements of folklore and fairytales in a more modern setting. Herdling is a brand-new adventure from Okomotive, who are known for creating the acclaimed atmospheric FAR games, and Panic, publishers of the beautiful Firewatch game. Herdling also does something even…
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Continue reading →: Running Fable Petite Party – Couch Co-op ChaosRunning Fable Petite Party is a colourful, wild and unpredictable spin-off from Running Fable. Brought to you by Seashell Studio, you can battle your way through 16 competitive mini-games and try to dominate the tabletop party board. Every round gives you an opportunity to taunt your friends, steal victory and…
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Continue reading →: Gloomy Eyes – A Macabre Magic MasterpieceI had the pleasure of first playing Gloomy Eyes for the ID @ Xbox Indie Demo Fest and was immediately captivated. I couldn’t wait to play more. I was even more excited once I realized that the full game had launched on September 12th, so I didn’t have to wait…
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Continue reading →: Fable (2026)Full disclosure, I’m a fan of Fable. This content will be biased in that I’ve been a fan of the franchise for a long time. When Lionshead Studios closed in 2016, I had lost all hope of another Fable game. Fable came out in 2004, Fable II in 2008, and…
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Continue reading →: Winter Burrow Review – Can you survive this cuteness?Winter Burrow immediately captured my attention with its adorable storybook look when I first saw it announced. It’s classified as a family-friendly survival game, and that genre really isn’t something I am familiar with, so I was curious how the devs at Pine Creek Games would approach it. The nature…
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