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Among Us Birthday Update Launches 15 Player Lobbies

The Among Us Birthday Update is here, finally launching 15 player lobbies, six new colors, and — perhaps most importantly — the ability to honk the horn on the Airship map. Among Us is a devious…

June 15, 2021 | 03:28 EDT

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To the Rescue is Ruff but Incredibly Charming

You ever see an idea and think to yourself “Why has no one done this yet?” This is the feeling I had playing To the Rescue. Its idea is simple but has the opportunity to be great. To put it simply,…

June 14, 2021 | 04:57 EDT

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Creating Hokko Life: Building 'Something From Nothing'

Simulation may seem like an odd genre of gaming. Many may wonder why a person would spend time playing a game about a real-life activity rather than pursue it. Well, depending on your circumstances…

June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Castle Flipper

Ready to turn some coins and live large like a king? Look no further than Castle Flipper, a new indie simulation game by Pyramid Games. Castle Flipper has a simple premise, build your own kingdom…

June 21, 2021 | 12:29 EDT

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Sumire

A brand new narrative experience from the GameTomo Team, Sumire is a unique premise that skillfully blends both the magical and mundane together.  An indie narrative adventure, Sumire is a one-day…

June 21, 2021 | 12:32 EDT

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Toge Game Fund Initiative Aims to Help Southeast Asian Developers

The Toge Game Fund Initiative has been revealed by Coffee Talk developer Toge Productions as a way to help Southeast Asian game developers get their start in the industry with up to $10,000 of…

June 8, 2021 | 05:03 EDT

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Among Us Geoff Keighley Mask Returns for Summer Game Fest 2021

The Among Us Geoff Keighley mask made its debut late last year. Now, it's going to be returning once again in celebration of Summer Game Fest 2021 as a Twitch Drop that you can get for watching the…

June 8, 2021 | 02:38 EDT

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Sumire Review

The picturesque setting of Sumire opens up in the quiet hours of the night. The titular character, Sumire, wakes up from a dream of embracing her late grandmother and is filled with a sense of…

June 7, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Hokko Life How to Make Money Guide

Are you wondering how to make money in Hokko Life? It's not too clear, but we know what you need to do! In this Hokko Life How to Make Money Guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know to bring…

June 4, 2021 | 06:16 EDT

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The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator Review

Over the years, the downloadable content for EA’s latest entry in The Sims, their long running life simulation franchise, has developed somewhat of a poor reputation. Often associated with high…

June 7, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Hokko Life Villager Recruitment Guide

One of the key parts of any life simulation game is the fellow villagers who would populate your place. Hokko Life is no different, starting with a small town of five villagers, two of which will…

June 4, 2021 | 05:08 EDT

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Hokko Life Farming Update Arrives Next Month

The first Hokko Life update is already in the works and it's going to add a cool new feature to the game: you'll be able to play the Hokko Life Farming Update next month. Hokko Life is a brand-new…

June 2, 2021 | 02:39 EDT

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Catching Fish in Hokko Life

In this guide, we'll share the basics of Hokko Life fishing, tips for earning money from fishing, and some advice about fishing for treasure! Hokko Life is out now and I am sure a lot of PC players…

June 2, 2021 | 08:12 EDT

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How to Build a Bridge in Hokko Life

Are you wondering how to build a bridge in Hokko Life? In our Hokko Life Bridge Guide, we'll break down what you need to do to cross over the river and other gaps. Hokko Life Bridge Requirements If…

June 2, 2021 | 08:14 EDT

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Hokko Life Guide for Beginners

Ready to go on a grand life sim adventure? Our Hokko Life Guide for Beginners will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this new game from Wonderscope and Team17. What is Hokko…

June 2, 2021 | 08:10 EDT

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Castle Flipper Review

A spiritual successor to 2018’s wildly popular sandbox building simulator House Flipper, Castle Flipper attempts to bring the magic of that game’s relaxing renovation to a new medieval setting.…

June 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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You Can Now Get Among Us Free on the Epic Games Store

Epic Games and Innersloth have a rather surprising announcement — you can now get Among Us free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time as part of the Epic Mega Sale. Among Us is a cutesy social…

May 27, 2021 | 12:59 EDT

The Longest Road on Earth
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The Longest Road on Earth Review

The Longest Road On Earth is an odd experience. Often feeling more like a movie than a game, and an artsy one at that, it can be hard to fully formulate how to even review it. So much of the way you…

May 27, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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The Longest Road on Earth

From indie developer, Brainwash Gang comes a personal narrative story unlike any other, The Longest Road on Earth.  The Longest Road on Earth is a personal and meditative narrative title, where you…

May 23, 2021 | 08:01 EDT

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Hokko Life

Welcome to Hokko Life, a cozy little life simulation that is just waiting for you from indie developer Wonderscope Hokko Life is a life simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing, where you can…

May 23, 2021 | 08:29 EDT

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The Sims 4 'Summer of Sims' Heats Up the Season

The Sims 4 Summer of Sims has been announced, promising to bring players a bunch of new content over the next several months including a new Expansion Pack, a new Game Pack, and more. It's shaping…

May 17, 2021 | 02:40 EDT

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Devolver Digital Reportedly Considering Going Public

Earlier today the Telegraph reported that Devolver Digital, the publisher for Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, has appointed bankers from Zeus Capitol in order to potentially capitalize on the enormous…

May 17, 2021 | 10:54 EDT

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Among Us Twitch Mobile Integration & Discord Integration is Here

Among Us Twitch Mobile Integration and Discord Mobile Integration has arrived in a new update that will make it easier than ever to stream the game from your mobile device. If you haven't yet played…

May 12, 2021 | 01:55 EDT

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Fall Guys Season 4.5 Update Adds Two New Rounds

The Fall Guys Season 4.5 Update has been announced, promising players two new Rounds, custom lobbies, cross-platform matchmaking for PC and PS4, and more! Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has been out…

May 12, 2021 | 01:29 EDT

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Chilled-Out Life Sim Hokko Life Lands On Steam Early Access June 2nd

Blissed-out life sim Hokko Life is heading to Early Access next month. You'll be able to move to the town of Hokko, design your very own new life, and start getting to know the residents on June 2nd…

May 12, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Castle Flipper Lets You Design Your Own Kingdom On May 27th

Do you love House Flipper, but wish it was just a little more ambitious? Also, that it took place in ye olde ancient times and involved flipping entire kingdoms? Well, you're in luck. Castle Flipper …

May 10, 2021 | 10:53 EDT

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Fall Guys Switch and Xbox Release Delayed Due to Crossplay

Mediatonic has announced that Fall Guys' Summer 2021 release for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles has been delayed due to a desire to add features such as crossplay. With Mediatonic joining Epic…

April 30, 2021 | 10:42 EDT

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Review

Indie games have always been great at offering real charm. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is something built on the love of this charm but the dedication doesn’t always pay off. When humor is at the…

April 22, 2021 | 03:15 EDT

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Next Big Among Us Update To Bring 15 Player Lobbies And More

Innersloth has revealed details of what's coming in the new Among Us update. The studio is working on some pretty big features for the update, including a couple of oft-requested additions to the…

April 21, 2021 | 09:20 EDT

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Rain on Your Parade

Ready for some good fun in ruining others' days? Rain on Your Parade by indie developer Unbound Creations hopes to do just that, in the most fun way possible! Play as a raincloud who is determined…

May 23, 2021 | 08:49 EDT

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Rain On Your Parade Review

There are no shortage of bizarre little indie games out there for both the PC and Nintendo Switch, and a large portion of these games are hardly worth most player's time or money. When I first saw…

April 14, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Among Us Player Count Jumps 500% with Airship Map Release

The Among Us player count has soared by more than 500% on Steam alone following the release of the new Airship map, and that's not all — the game's viewership on Twitch has also had similarly strong…

April 1, 2021 | 03:46 EDT

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Among Us Bigger Lobbies and Art Revamp in Development

Get ready to fix a ship with more friends — the much-desired Among Us bigger lobbies are finally in development, and that's not all that's coming in the future from Innersloth. Among Us has been…

March 31, 2021 | 02:43 EDT

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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Ready for a terrifying, sound based experience? Look no further than Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins. Based on the iconic episode Blink, featuring the debut of the Weeping Angels, take on the…

April 3, 2021 | 01:45 EDT

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Cosy Life Sim Hokko Life Drifts Onto Steam Early Access In Summer

Upcoming life sim Hokko Life, which totally isn't Animal Crossing you guys, has a release window. It'll drift lazily onto Steam Early Access in summer, so if you've been hoping for that Animal…

March 26, 2021 | 10:33 EDT

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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Review

Doctor Who has a rich history of spin-offs from its main TV series, with everything from audio dramas to books to web series. And, since 1983, a plethora of video game spin-offs. These have ranged…

March 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Among Us Accounts and Airship Map Arriving Next Week

The long-awaited Among Us Airship map is finally arriving next week, and that's not all — a new Among Us accounts system is arriving at the same time. Earlier this year, Innersloth explained its…

March 24, 2021 | 03:14 EDT

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
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Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Review

Have you ever come across a sequel that is so iterative, it almost feels redundant to talk about? That’s sort of the sensation I've had with Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, the hit sequel to the original puzzle…

March 23, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Can't Drive This Review

If you’ve ever wanted to fulfill any fantasies about driving at top speed with reckless abandon as you let the road tell you where you need to go, well, this is NOT the game for that. In Can’t Drive…

March 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Fall Guys Season 4 is Coming Very Soon, Crosses Over With Among Us

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout's Season 4 patch will be arriving this month, and it will be crossing over with Among Us as well. Looks pretty suspicious, eh? It looks like we'll be heading in the…

March 15, 2021 | 11:01 EDT

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Can't Drive This

Get ready for some hot co-op action with Can't Drive This, a competitive co-op multiplayer party racing game by Pixel Maniacs.  Can't Drive This is all about speed, stay fast and furious or else you…

March 16, 2021 | 02:37 EDT

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Surprise Announced

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat-'em-up has been announced. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a retro throwback to the SNES days, and it's coming to PC and consoles soon.…

March 10, 2021 | 10:36 EST

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Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse Review

Being an awkward loner in high school is bad enough—being one during the apocalypse is even worse. In Explosm Entertainment’s Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse, you play as Coop “Go Away,…

March 11, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Coral Island Kickstarter is a Huge Farming RPG Success

The Coral Island Kickstarter has concluded and it's been a huge success: 36,373 backers pledged a total of $1.6 million to support this upcoming Farming RPG. Coral Island is firmly in the Farming…

March 3, 2021 | 01:56 EST

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Fall Guys Developer Mediatonic Acquired by Epic Games

Epic Games has acquired Fall Guys developer Mediatonic according to a surprising new announcement, adding one of 2020's biggest games to its already impressive portfolio of digital entertainment.…

March 2, 2021 | 01:47 EST

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Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse

The Cyanide & Happiness universe expands with a brand new game, Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse.  Players jump into the shoes as an unpopular, ginger-headed orphan Coop McCarthy. The…

March 3, 2021 | 08:14 EST

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Among Us

The award-winning, casual multiplayer sensation, Among Us has you play as one of 10 crewmates with friends either on LAN or via local WiFi, as you attempt to prepare your spaceship for departure. Be…

March 16, 2021 | 11:01 EDT

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Coral Island Kickstarter Makes A 700k+ Splash

Upcoming farming sim Coral Island is having a pretty great time on Kickstarter. The project was fully funded in under 36 hours, has been smashing its stretch goals one after the other, and has raised…

February 17, 2021 | 11:06 EST