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Players gathered around a starship in the No Man's Sky Orbital update
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No Man's Sky Orbital Update Brings Starship Customization and Much More

Hello Games has released a new No Man's Sky update, and it's bringing the ability to customize and build your very own starship, as well as an overhaul for space stations and much more. This update…

March 27, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

Artwork for The Planet Crafter showing an astronaut with the game's text logo in the foreground
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The Planet Crafter Release Date Set for April, New Content Incoming

Miju Games has announced a full The Planet Crafter release date, bringing the planetary survival game out of Early Access after more than two years. Originally released in Early Access back in March…

March 27, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

A rather colorful character made with the new character customization in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Developers Want to Implement Body Customization but It Won't Be Soon

Cloud Imperium Games' space game Star Citizen is soon getting an extensive character customization feature focused on the head, but many players would like to customize their bodies as well. In the…

March 22, 2024 | 09:29 EDT

Frogs living happily in a sanctuary in Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge
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Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Preview - Eco-Conservation & Cozy Frogs

Over the past several years, the cozy game genre has exploded in popularity, attracting gamers of all ages and genders who want to relax and not feel stressed when playing a video game (novel concept…

March 22, 2024 | 01:27 EDT

Star Citizen - Hercules Starlifter Landing in Personal Hangar
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Star Citizen Shows Off New Personal Hangars Coming in Alpha 3.23

Today Cloud Imperium Games showcased in detail one of the major new features coming to its growing space game Star Citizen.  This time around, we take a look at Personal Hangars, which will be…

March 21, 2024 | 10:01 EDT

Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Art
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Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Released With Intimidatingly Large Patch Notes, Breaking Activity Record

Today Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone finally released the much-awaited update 1.6 for his popular life simulator.  The update has been in the works for a long time, so it's…

March 19, 2024 | 05:41 EDT

Star Citizen F7 Hornet MK II
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Star Citizen Reveals F7 Hornet MK II Fighter and New Ongoing In-Game Event

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed and released a new starship in the persistent universe of the space simulator. The new ship is Anvil F7C Hornet MK II fighter, an overhauled…

March 16, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

A player can be seen standing on their mech.
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Lightyear Frontier Preview - The Smoothest Survival Game Of 2024

Lightyear Frontier has been on my radar ever since I got an early demo at Gamescom 2022. Its stunning art style, unique premise, and robust systems impressed me almost two years ago. After sinking…

March 15, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Looking out of the Window at Seraphim Station in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen's Roadmap to Release Will Be Revealed This Year

Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games shared one of its traditional "Letters from the Chairman" in which Creative Director Chris Roberts himself shared his insight on the state of the…

March 14, 2024 | 05:32 EDT

Characters Created in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Shows Impressive New Character Customization With Fabulous Beards and Tons of Options

Today Cloud Imperium Games released a new video showcasing the brand-new character customization suite coming soon to Star Citizen. This feature will be released in Alpha 3.23, which is tentatively…

March 14, 2024 | 02:57 EDT

A dragon attacking adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons next to Mickey, Merlin, and the player character from Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley
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New Dungeons & Dragons Life Sim RPG Announced by Disney Dreamlight Valley Studio Gameloft

Disney Dreamlight Valley studio Gameloft has announced a new project based on Wizards of the Coast's phenomenally popular tabletop IP Dungeons & Dragons. According to an official Gameloft press…

March 14, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Merchant Guide - Cover Image Merchant Ship on the Merchant Landing Next to Some Workshop Sheds
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Lightyear Frontier Merchant Guide | How to Make Money

This guide will tell you how to unlock the Lightyear Frontier Merchant and the best strategy for making the money you need to fuel your adventures. You'll gather lots of resources in Lightyear…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Artifacts Guide - Artifact Inside of a Purple Crystal Sitting on the Ground Next to a Stone Ring
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Lightyear Frontier Artifacts Guide | How to Use Artifacts

In our Lightyear Frontier Artifacts Guide, we'll tell you what Artifacts are, how you can find them, and what you get if you manage to collect them. When you're exploring the map in Lightyear…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Storage Guide - Cover Image Storage Boxes and Small Sheds Arranged on a Grassy Hill
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Lightyear Frontier Storage Guide | How to Store Items

In our Lightyear Frontier Storage Guide, we'll tell you how storage works and how you can use it to stockpile the dozens of items you'll find. Once you've gotten started with Lightyear Frontier, you…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Homestead Building Guide - Cover Image Mansion and Upgrade Depot Near a Cliff with a Ranch Arch in the Foreground
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Lightyear Frontier Homestead Building Guide

This Lightyear Frontier Homestead Building Guide will tell you how Homesteads work and how you can increase Coziness to unlock new Coziness Effects! Although you'll spend a lot of time exploring the…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Animals Guide - Cover Image Red Birds on Grass in the Lowland Plains
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Lightyear Frontier Animals Guide | Animal Nest Locations

Our Lightyear Frontier Animals Guide will tell you how Animal Nests work and how you can feed animals to get free resources in exchange! You'll need to gather a lot of resources to progress in …

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Mech Upgrades Guide - Cover Image Mech in the Upgrade Depot Next to the Mansion by a Pond
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Lightyear Frontier Mech Upgrades Guide

Our Lightyear Frontier Mech Upgrades Guide will tell you how to upgrade your Mech and how to customize its parts to get a new look! You'll have most of your adventures in Lightyear Frontier seated…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Farming Guide - Cover Image Polyberry and Other Crops in Several Small Plots in The Meadows
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Lightyear Frontier Farming Guide | Unlock All Crops

In this Lightyear Frontier Farming Guide, we'll tell you how farming works, where to find new crops, and how to build a source of water for your Farm! Crafting new items in Lightyear Frontier is…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Crafting Guide - Cover Image Crafting Machines Under Workshop Sheds in the Rain
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Lightyear Frontier Crafting Guide | Unlock New Recipes

This Lightyear Frontier Crafting Guide will tell you how crafting works! We'll also detail every crafting recipe and how to unlock new crafting recipes. Once you've got a handle on the basics of …

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Map Guide - Cover Image Map of Early Access Launch Version on an Angle Against a Blurred Background
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Lightyear Frontier Map Guide | How to Unlock All Regions

In this guide, we'll show you the full Lightyear Frontier map and tell you what you need to do in order to restore every Region in the game! Once you've completed the tutorial and set up a basic…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Resources Guide - Cover Image Fractalite Ore Veins Next to Rocks.jpg
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Lightyear Frontier Resources Guide

Our Lightyear Frontier Resources Guide will tell you how to find the crafting materials you'll need to power up your Mech and explore the world! A big part of Lightyear Frontier is building a…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

Lightyear Frontier Guide - Cover Image Starter Guide Player and Mech Standing in Yellow Forest Next to Noxious Sludge
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Lightyear Frontier Guide | Tips & Tricks for Beginners

Our Lightyear Frontier Guide will teach you the basics of the game, explain the HUD, and give you a walkthrough of the Early Access launch content! Lightyear Frontier is a cozy farming and…

March 19, 2024 | 11:05 EDT

A sniper in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Players Jump to New Star System for the First Time as New Video Shows FPS Improvements

The ongoing development of Star Citizen passed a milestone this week as players were able to jump between different star systems for the first time. In a test server arranged to test the feature,…

March 9, 2024 | 07:00 EST

House Flipper Dine Out DLC Restaurant Table
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House Flipper Dine Out DLC Lets You Flip Restaurants

While House Flipper 2 has been released recently and has been generally well received, the developers at Frozen District aren't turning off the lights yet for the original 2018 game. House Flipper …

March 3, 2024 | 02:32 EST

An Idris Frigate Flying Formation in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Showcases Its Massive Capital Ship In New Video

Cloud Imperium Games released a new and extensive video showcasing Star Citizen's upcoming capital ship, the Aegis Dynamics Idris. The Idris is a frigate capable of carrying up to three light…

March 2, 2024 | 09:30 EST

Sully and Mike from Monsters, Inc. alongside the player in the new Disney Dreamlight Valley Laugh Floor update
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Laugh Floor Update Takes You to the World of Monsters, Inc.

Gameloft has released a brand new Disney Dreamlight Valley update, and this one's perfect for fans of the Pixar classic Monsters, Inc. The appropriately-named Laugh Floor update follows on from…

February 28, 2024 | 09:26 EST

Artwork for Autopsy Simulator, which depicts a torso with suture marks on it along with the game's text logo
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Grisly Medical Sim Autopsy Simulator Returns With Fresh 2024 Release Window

Team17 and developer Woodland Games have "re-announced" their upcoming medical simulation title Autopsy Simulator, which is now scheduled for a 2024 release on PC. As you might expect from the name…

February 27, 2024 | 10:31 EST

A shot of the 80s infomercial-style business persona Frank Wilson next to an image of Rise of Industry 2 gameplay
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Rise of Industry 2 Will Let You Realize Your 80s Business Tycoon Dreams

Kasedo Games and developer SomaSim have announced Rise of Industry 2, a followup to 2019's business management sim Rise of Industry. The announcement trailer for the project is pretty amusing; it…

February 27, 2024 | 10:04 EST

Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Art
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Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Finally Gets a Release Date for PC

Today Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone finally announced the release date of update 1.6 for the ultra-popular farming sim. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter), the update…

February 26, 2024 | 02:53 EST

An Idris Frigate in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Launches Massive Capital Ship Capture Event as New Space Combat Mechanics Are Discussed

Developer Cloud Imperium Games is continuing to evolve its space sim Star Citizen, with a new event and a look at new upcoming features and content. First of all, a new event has been launched…

February 23, 2024 | 10:56 EST

An enemy in Sons of the Forest standing stiffly in a snowy forest
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Sons of the Forest 1.0 Patch Notes Bring Some Hilariously Dark Changes

Sons of the Forest 1.0 is finally upon us, and as you'd expect for this major milestone, it comes with some very extensive patch notes indeed. The survival horror game has been in Early Access since…

February 23, 2024 | 09:14 EST

An Idris Frigate in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen's CitizenCon 2954 Event Officially Dated, and It's Going to Be Big

Cloud Imperium Games, developer of Star Citizen, has announced the official dates and location of its annual offline event, CitizenCon 2954. The event will be hosted at the Manchester Central venue…

February 21, 2024 | 08:17 EST

Promotional screenshot of EVE: War For New Eden, featuring the box art, ship miniatures, and several officers in the background.
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EVE: War For New Eden Kickstarter Ends With Over 12 Times Its Funding Goal

Recently, a tabletop game Kickstarter concluded. The project was EVE: War For New Eden, a board game set in the world of EVE Online developed by Titanforge Games. The campaign wasn't just a success,…

February 21, 2024 | 05:33 EST

A character in The Sims 4 looking at a crystal creation with a confused look on their face
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The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack Brings Sparkly Joy Next Week

EA has announced a brand new Stuff Pack for The Sims 4, and it's arriving next week, giving your Sims a chance to adorn themselves in some seriously sparkly jewellery. The Crystal Creations Stuff…

February 20, 2024 | 12:05 EST

A Tech-Priest holding a cleaning nozzle and surrounded by dirty Imperial objects in the new PowerWash Simulator Warhammer 40k DLC
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PowerWash Simulator Warhammer 40k DLC Will Let You Purge the Unclean Next Week

Square Enix has announced a release date for its forthcoming PowerWash Simulator Warhammer 40k crossover. Yes, you read that right. A special DLC pack that allows you to purge the unclean - quite…

February 20, 2024 | 10:26 EST

The Idris in front of Daymar in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Reveals Some of its Biggest Upcoming Content

This week Star Citizen fans have been exposed to some of the largest content they can look forward to in coming months.  An event recently happened on a test server in which players were challenged…

February 17, 2024 | 06:06 EST

Three characters standing on a planet's surface and wearing new gear in the No Man's Sky Omega Update
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No Man's Sky Omega Update Targets Players New and Old With Brand New Expedition and More

Hello Games has released a brand new update for No Man's Sky, and this one's specifically targeting new players as well as old hands. The Omega Update follows on from previous content drops like…

February 15, 2024 | 09:24 EST

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Ukrainian Drone Operator Game Death from Above Gets Full Release Date

Less than a year after its original launch in early access, the Ukrainian drone operator game Death from Above just got a full release date. This game, developed by Rockodile and published by Lesser…

February 11, 2024 | 01:37 EST

The ships flyable during the Free Fly Event in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Is Now Free to Play For a Week as New Video Features in-Game Branding

Star Citizen is now free to play for a week thanks to the latest Free Fly event celebrating Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year.  Players will be able to create an account on the official site …

February 9, 2024 | 05:30 EST

The photographer Jasmine against a verdant garden backdrop in the life sim Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
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Cozy Gardening Sim Garden Life Reveals Relaxing Story Mode in New Trailer

Nacon and developer stillalive have revealed a brand new trailer for upcoming gardening sim Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator, and it's spotlighting the game's story mode. Like many other life sims, …

February 7, 2024 | 10:31 EST

Key Art of Cities: Skylines 2
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Cities: Skylines 2 Sold Over 1 Million Copies Despite Issues as Paradox Has 9 Games in Development

Today Paradox Interactive shared its Q4 2023 financial results on top of the overall results for the full year 2023, including a sales milestone for Cities: Skylines 2. Sales for Q4 (between October…

February 6, 2024 | 05:40 EST

Star Citizen F8C Lightning on Daymar with Crusader in the Distance
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Star Citizen Will Be Free to Play for a Limited Time Starting Later This Week

People and media say many things about Star Citizen, but as usual, the best way to judge a game is to try it for yourself. Later this week you'll be able to for free for a limited time.  Cloud…

February 6, 2024 | 04:07 EST

Key Art from The Life Sim RPG The Bustling City
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The Bustling City

The Bustling City is an upcoming Open World RPG set in ancient China and includes both RPG and life simulation elements, letting you go as small or as big as you want, from cultivating your own farm…

February 4, 2024 | 09:06 EST

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The Witch of Fern Island

If you've ever wanted to go from fledgling magic wielder to full-fledged Witch, The Witch of Fern Island may be your speed - especially if you're into Life Simulation games! Fern Island is full of…

February 4, 2024 | 09:00 EST

A F8C Lightning in Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Devs Reveal Alpha 3.23 Could Be Massive With Many New Features and Improvements

The developers of Star Citizen revealed a large spread of new features and improvements targeting the upcoming Alpha 3.23 update, and there's a lot on the menu.  The reveal was made during the…

February 3, 2024 | 11:44 EST

The Protagonist of The Witch of Fern Island, Abrill
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Open-World Life Sim The Witch of Fern Island Reveals Full Release Date

Today Polish developer Enjoy Studio announced that its upcoming cozy open-world life sim The Witch of Fern Island has an official release date. The game, published by Freedom Games, will leave early…

February 2, 2024 | 10:48 EST

Character creation in Life by You
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Early Access Release of The Sims-Like Game Life by You Delayed Again by Paradox

Today Paradox Tectonic announced a second delay for the early access release of its upcoming life simulator Life by You. The game was originally supposed to start its early access phase on Steam on …

February 2, 2024 | 02:09 EST

Zero gravity traversal in Star Citizen
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New Star Citizen Video Shows Alpha 3.23 Features, New Free to Play Event Coming This Month

Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games resumed its video releases following the usual post-holiday pause, and it's all about the upcoming Alpha 3.23. Specifically, the video focuses on…

February 1, 2024 | 08:09 EST