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Four characters walking jauntily in key art for the farming sim SunnySide
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Cute Farming Sim SunnySide Hits PC in May, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in July

Merge Games and developer RainyGames have announced the SunnySide release date, and it won't be too long until you can get your hands on another cozy farming sim. Per an official Steam announcement…

April 11, 2024 | 10:04 EDT

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How to Use the Extraction Platform in The Planet Crafter

This guide will tell you how you can use the Extraction Platform in The Planet Crafter to escape the planet you've terraformed and beat the game. Your mission in The Planet Crafter is to terraform a…

April 10, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

The Planet Crafter Obsidian Guide - Cover Image a Piece of Obsidian on the Ground Next to Lava
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The Planet Crafter Obsidian Guide | Where to Mine

Our The Planet Crafter Obsidian Guide will tell you where to find Obsidian and how you can use it for some of the most useful mid to late-game items. Obsidian is one of the many resources that you'…

April 10, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

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The Planet Crafter Review - Building a Better World

The subject of terraforming — transforming a planet to be more Earthlike — has been addressed in a handful of games over the years, but few titles are truly dedicated to exploring the concept. The…

April 10, 2024 | 10:24 EDT

The Planet Crafter Resources Guide - Cover Image a Storage Room Full of T2 Locker Storage
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The Planet Crafter Resources Guide | How to Get Crafting Materials

Our The Planet Crafter Resources guide will tell you how you can get your hands on some of the most important basic resources such as Honey, Nitrogen Cartridge, Quasar Quartz, and more! You'll have…

April 10, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

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The Planet Crafter Animals Guide | How to Create Mammals

Our The Planet Crafter Animals Guide will tell you how to get Genetic Material to make large Animals and how you can customize their appearance! It takes a long time to Terraform the world in The…

April 10, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

The Planet Crafter Portal Guide - Cover Image An Active Portal on an Outdoor Platform
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The Planet Crafter Portal Guide

In this guide, we'll tell you how to unlock The Planet Crafter Portal Generator and how you can use Portals to explore mini-biomes and get unique loot. The Planet Crafter is no stranger to…

April 10, 2024 | 10:16 EDT

Two male characters having an argument in Devolver Digital and Nerial's reality TV sim The Crush House
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Devolver Digital’s The Crush House Wants You to Make the Ultimate 90s Reality Show

Devolver Digital and Card Shark developer Nerial have announced The Crush House, a "thirst-person shooter" in which you must create the perfect 90s reality show. You'll play as Jae, a producer who's…

April 4, 2024 | 11:32 EDT

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How to Build a Store in Hydroneer | Restoring New Glade

Our guide will tell you how to build a store in Hydroneer and help expand the offerings available in the Volcalidus DLC's New Glade town. Hydroneer's new Volcalidus DLC adds some interesting new…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

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Where to Find Hydrosaur Bones in Hydroneer

This guide tells you where to find Hydrosaur Bones in Hydroneer in the new Volcalidus region — and what rewards you'll get for finding them. The new Volcalidus DLC adds some interesting new content…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

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How to Get to Volcalidus in Hydroneer

In this guide, we'll tell you how to get to Volcalidus in Hydroneer and how the gameplay mechanics are different in this brand-new region of the world. The new Volcalidus DLC in Hydroneer adds a…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

Hydroneer Map Guide - Cover Image Vanilla Map and Volcalidus Map
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Hydroneer Map Guide | All Dig Sites, Towns, and Shops

Our guide will show you the full Hydroneer Map and Volcalidus Map along with details on all of the Dig Sites, Towns, and shops that you can visit. There are a lot of interesting places to visit in…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

A pretty-looking house and garden in Rusty's Retirement
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Idle Desktop Farming Sim Rusty's Retirement Gets Release Date

Developer Mister Morris Games has announced the Rusty's Retirement release date, and the idle farming sim is heading your way much sooner than you might think. Per a post on the game's official…

April 2, 2024 | 12:29 EDT

Three quirky-looking characters against a purple background in Dave the Diver
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Dave the Diver PS5 Release Date and Day One PS Plus Launch Revealed

Mintrocket and Sony have announced the Dave the Diver PS5 release date, and there's an additional treat in store if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber. According to a new PlayStation Blog post, …

April 2, 2024 | 09:18 EDT

A display of Bugxnax: The Card Game, showing the box, cards, and a Bunger plush.
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Bugsnax: The Card Game Brings Snacky Goodness To The Table

This April Fools' Day, indie developer Young Horses made an interesting announcement. A Kickstarter campaign for Bugsnax: The Card Game, a lightly strategic competitive card game based on their…

April 1, 2024 | 02:48 EDT

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Star Citizen Shows First Animals and More Features Coming With Alpha 3.23

Today Cloud Imperium Games released new videos focusing on the upcoming major update for the growing space game Star Citizen.  The first video is an extensive look at some of the features coming in …

March 29, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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