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August 7, 2025

Peregrino: A Brutal, Yet Stylish, Survival-Management Game

On August 6, a new survival-management game titled Peregrino was announced for PC. The game features isometric gameplay where players guide a caravan of pilgrims through a harsh landscape, making decisions that significantly impact the group's survival. It includes a cast of characters with unique motivations and emotional backgrounds, and players must manage resources while facing moral dilemmas. The game emphasizes emotional and strategic implications of choices, contrasting with lighter titles in the genre. Visually, it employs a painterly aesthetic with a muted color palette and haunting soundscapes, enhancing the immersive experience. Peregrino focuses on endurance and adaptation rather than empire-building, with characters evolving based on player decisions. The game is currently in development and does not have a confirmed release date.

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July 31, 2025

Dig Donkey Kong Bananza Check out this new hole game next

In 2025, the concept of "hole" is highlighted as significant in gaming, particularly through the release of Mashina, a game developed by Talha and Jack Co. Mashina features an egg-shaped robot that digs holes to gather minerals, drawing gameplay comparisons to Steamworld Dig. Players navigate a 2D mine, managing resources in a puzzle-like inventory while completing quests for upgrades. The game employs a lo-fi aesthetic and stop-motion animation, creating a unique experience despite some gameplay challenges, such as a clumsy building system and repetitive elements in the later stages. The animation style adds a human touch, and the game evokes a sense of tranquility through its atmosphere and sound design.

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July 24, 2025

The Best Cooking Game Of The Decade Is Free On PC With Amazon Prime

Venba is a cooking game released in 2023 that focuses on the relationship between food and family, allowing players to engage with cooking at a leisurely pace. The protagonist, Venba, discovers her mother's damaged recipe book, which symbolizes the challenges faced by immigrant families. Players recreate family recipes by piecing together missing ingredients and instructions. The game features straightforward cooking mechanics, a soothing soundtrack, and appealing visuals. The narrative explores Venba and her husband’s experiences as they settle in Canada and navigate cultural tensions while raising their son, Kavin, who faces generational challenges. Venba is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and is free for Amazon Prime subscribers this week.

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July 17, 2025

The Drifter review

Powerhoof's upcoming title, The Drifter, is set for release on July 18, 2025. It features point-and-click mechanics and a narrative rooted in urban noir. The game presents a world inspired by traditional noir settings, with locations that contribute to an evolving narrative. Players engage with puzzles that require lateral thinking, using an intuitive user interface. The visual artistry enhances the storytelling, while the narrative explores themes of regret and the desire to forget. The protagonist, Carter, experiences a journey focused on erasure rather than redemption. The supporting cast includes characters with varying degrees of complexity, though some inconsistencies affect narrative cohesion.

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June 25, 2025

Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the prequel to the classic point-and-click adventure, is coming to PC on October 28th

Simon the Sorcerer Origins, a prequel to the original point-and-click adventure game, will be released on PC on October 28th. The game features a hand-drawn 90s art style and includes the return of Chris Barrie as the voice actor. Players will encounter quirky characters and solve puzzles while navigating the magical world. The soundtrack is composed by Mason Fischer, with a special role for Rick Astley. Minimum system requirements include a 2.5 GHz CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4400, and 5GB of free disk space, while recommended specifications include a 3 GHz CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX series GPU. A trailer will be released to showcase the game.

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June 24, 2025

Isometric narrative mystery adventure game Pera Coda announced for consoles, PC

Turkish game developer Elyzio and its subsidiary Falan have announced Pera Coda, an isometric narrative mystery adventure set in a surreal reimagining of Istanbul. The game features a protagonist named Deniz, an attorney navigating a subconscious limbo between life and death, focusing on themes of guilt, regret, and the search for peace. Players will engage in impactful dialogue choices and solve layered environmental puzzles, exploring Deniz’s traumatic memories. The game draws inspiration from titles like Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds, and emphasizes a rich psychological narrative with branching dialogue and puzzle integration. Pera Coda utilizes an accessible point-and-click mechanic and is designed with visually striking environments that reflect the emotional depth of the story. Specific console and PC platforms have not yet been disclosed, nor has a release date been confirmed.

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June 12, 2025

‘Minecraft,’ ‘Clash of Clans,’ ‘Magic the Gathering’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Series Teased at Netflix Annecy Studio Focus

Netflix showcased a variety of animated projects at Annecy’s Imperial Palace, including adaptations from franchises like “Minecraft,” “Clash of Clans,” “Magic the Gathering,” and “Ghostbusters,” as well as the return of “Blue Eye Samurai.” Highlights included three new preschool shows based on Dr. Seuss, an adaptation of the French comic “Samuel,” and several adult-oriented series such as “Long Story Short,” “Haunted Hotel,” and “Mating Season.” “Samuel” is an acclaimed French animated series set for a wider audience release later this year. The Dr. Seuss adaptations consist of “Red Fish Blue Fish,” “Horton!,” and “The Sneetches,” with “Red Fish Blue Fish” aimed at children aged four to seven. “Long Story Short” is a family comedy from Raphael Bob-Waksberg, while “Haunted Hotel” is a horror-comedy produced by Dan Harmon. “Mating Season” is an adult animated comedy about dating in the animal kingdom. “Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85” aims to create animated series with cinematic quality, while “Splinter Cell: Deathwatch” is the first animated adaptation of the Ubisoft game. “Magic the Gathering” is described as an ambitious epic fantasy saga, and “Blue Eye Samurai” promises intense storytelling in its new season. A new “Ghostbusters” series is being developed with Sony Pictures Animation, and the “Minecraft” series is being crafted in collaboration with Mojang Studios. The “Clash of Clans” series will transform the mobile game's fantasy world into a workplace comedy.

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June 11, 2025

Minecraft fan wins Latitude festival poetry competition for kids

A seven-year-old boy named Myles from Wymondham, Norfolk, won a poetry competition for children with his poem titled "A Friend Like Steve." He will perform it at the Latitude festival on July 24. The competition was organized in collaboration with the BBC and was open to children aged seven to eleven from Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire. Myles' poem was praised by judge Luke Wright for its subject matter related to Minecraft. Two runners-up, eleven-year-olds Zara and Eleanor, were also selected to read their works at the festival. The competition aimed to showcase the creativity of young people, with a focus on the theme of friendship. The Latitude Festival will take place from July 24 to 27, 2025, featuring headliners like Sting and Snow Patrol.

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June 8, 2025

Thunder Lotus Games announces side-scrolling action adventure game At Fate’s End for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Thunder Lotus Games has announced a new project titled At Fate’s End, a side-scrolling action adventure game set for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Players will take on the role of Shan, a young heiress wielding the God Sword Aesus, as she confronts her estranged siblings in emotionally charged duels. The game features a dual combat system, a narrative skill tree, and multiple endings influenced by player decisions. The game emphasizes themes of familial strife and reconciliation, contrasting with the farewell-focused narrative of the studio's previous title, Spiritfarer. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

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June 3, 2025

Splitgate 2’s official launch is just days away as devs tease ‘a massive surprise’ which will be unveiled at Summer Game Fest

Splitgate 2 has entered its open beta phase, launched in early May, with the official release of version 1.0 scheduled for June 6. 1047 Games has released a new trailer that explores the emotional complexities of a character from the Sabrask faction dealing with perpetual resurrection. The character learns to reconcile with their fate, improving their performance and teamwork. The trailer concludes with the message “Get up,” emphasizing resilience in competitive gaming. The open beta remains active until the official launch, allowing players to explore the game and purchase exclusive cosmetics. A significant announcement related to Splitgate 2 is expected during the Summer Game Fest livestream.