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March 3, 2026

Two Major Upcoming PC Games Confirmed as Steam Deck Verified

Two upcoming PC titles, Slay the Spire 2 and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, have received Steam Deck Verified status. Slay the Spire 2 will launch on March 5 via Steam Early Access, and developer MegaCrit aims for it to maintain this status at launch, although it is already functional on the Steam Deck. The original Slay the Spire sold millions of copies and has an 89 Metacritic score and a 97% approval rating on Steam. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is set to release on March 12 and has confirmed its Steam Deck Verified status. The first Monster Hunter Stories has a Metacritic score of 79, while its sequel scored 82.

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January 31, 2026

Mighty No. 9 studio Comcept, which somehow still existed, is now officially dead and buried

Mighty No. 9 was launched through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013, led by Keiji Inafune, but faced numerous delays and failed to meet backers' expectations. Comcept, the studio founded by Inafune in 2010, has been formally dissolved, marking the end of its operations. The studio struggled with the development of Mighty No. 9 and faced backlash from backers in 2015. A partnership with Fuze Entertainment to continue development did not materialize, and Comcept's other projects, including ReCore, did not impress. In 2017, Comcept was absorbed into Level-5, and Inafune left in 2024 after launching a Mega Man-inspired NFT collection.

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December 20, 2025

Game emulators on Android are super hot right now, and here’s the proof

- 60.8% of respondents use an emulator on their smartphones to play games. - Emulators cover various platforms from PlayStation to Nintendo. - Some users do not use emulators due to device limitations or preference for mobile games.

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December 1, 2025

Best PC Games Released in 2025. GAMIVO Experts Select Titles No Gamer Should Miss

In 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became a standout title, selling over 3 million copies in its first month and receiving rave reviews for its blend of turn-based mechanics and quick-time events. Other notable RPG releases included Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Monster Hunter: Wilds, and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. Action games such as Split Fiction and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds were also well-received. The year featured family-friendly games and intense titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and horror games such as Silent Hill f and Dying Light: The Beast. Indie games like Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong gained recognition, alongside lesser-known titles like Despelote and Blue Prince. Remakes included The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, while The Last of Us Part II made its PC debut without technical issues. Stellar Blade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also launched on PC, receiving positive acclaim.

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November 26, 2025

This ambitious new emulation hub could be a game-changer on Android

iiSU is an ambitious emulation frontend that draws heavily from the Nintendo 3DS and PSP user interfaces. It features custom art and music for games, integrates with RetroAchievements, allows browsing and playing of local media files, and plans to include a social network and a shop for custom themes and icons. The platform is currently in development, with a public build expected in Spring 2026 for Android users.

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November 20, 2025

In October 2025, a full 205 months after the ill-fated life sim Spore first launched, someone walked into a store, found an old DVD copy on a shelf, and bought it

Spore, a PC game released in September 2008, sold a single physical copy in October, making it one of only nine games to achieve this in the U.S. market that month. The list includes titles like Backyard Baseball for PS2 and Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. Additionally, Spore has recently gained renewed interest with the launch of an official Discord server, marking its revival for the second time since release. Mat Piscatella, an industry analyst, shared these insights on his Bluesky account, which also highlighted the year-to-date top 20 best-selling games, with Battlefield 6 leading the list.

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November 11, 2025

Nintendo’s new iOS and Android app may end up costing you a fortune

Nintendo has released the Nintendo Store app on Apple and Android devices, making it easier for gamers to purchase both physical and digital games from the eShop. The app allows users to track playtime across various Nintendo consoles and stay updated on news and events.

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November 6, 2025

We finally have a Nintendo Store app for iOS and Android

Nintendo has released an official Nintendo Store app that allows users to browse and purchase consoles, games, and merchandise. The app requires a Nintendo account and network ID to access features such as checking historical gaming activity. Other features include push notifications for sales, a news feed for Nintendo games and events, and the ability to earn rewards by checking in at official Nintendo stores and events.

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November 6, 2025

Nintendo’s new Android app shows how much of your life you’ve spent playing its games

The Nintendo Store app is now available for Android and iOS, allowing users to browse games, sales, merchandise, and events. Users can also view detailed play history all the way back to the 3DS.

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November 6, 2025

An official Nintendo Store app hits iOS and Android

Nintendo has launched a new mobile app called Nintendo Store, which is a revamped version of the My Nintendo app. Users can browse and purchase consoles, games, accessories, and merchandise through the app. It also provides updates on game news, events, and offers a wishlist notification feature. The app allows users to track playtime for games on recent Nintendo consoles by linking their Nintendo Network ID to their Nintendo Account.