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May 5, 2026

New dark fantasy tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain is scratching my Mewgenics itch in all the right ways

A father sends his daughter into an escape tunnel for safety as enemy forces approach, while he prepares to confront a commander. In the game "Prelude: Dark Pain," players engage in tactical turn-based RPG combat, controlling Soren, a blacksmith whose wife has been abducted. Players traverse an overworld map, engaging in grid-based battles with a squad of four characters, each with unique abilities. The game features various mechanics, including character-specific skills and strategic positioning for enhanced damage. It is set to launch on Steam Early Access in the third quarter of 2026, offering approximately 15 hours of gameplay and introducing nine heroes with 63 skills. The final version will include all acts of the story, over 20 heroes, 20 factions, 70 enemy types, and a crafting system.

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April 5, 2026

Steam Makes One of the Great Games of All Time Just $1.49

Super Meat Boy is available for [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: For a limited time, avid gamers can seize the opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic platformers of the past decade for a mere .49 on Steam. This remarkable offer, available until April 14, showcases a staggering 92% discount, making it the lowest price ever recorded for this title on the platform since its debut 16 years ago. The game in question, Super Meat Boy, is not only a nostalgic nod to the early 2010s but also an essential piece of gaming history. A Game That Defined an Era Released in 2010 by the innovative duo at Team Meat, led by Edmund McMillen, Super Meat Boy quickly became a landmark title in the indie gaming scene. Following the success of its predecessor, the 2008 flash game Meat Boy, this platformer made waves with its Xbox 360 exclusivity before making its way to PC shortly thereafter. Garnering a commendable score of 90 on Metacritic, it played a pivotal role in shaping the modern indie game landscape. While the franchise saw a sequel in 2020, Super Meat Boy Forever, it did not resonate as strongly with audiences. More recently, the release of Super Meat Boy 3D on March 31 has sparked renewed interest, although it too has faced mixed reviews. In contrast, McMillen's latest offering, Mewgenics, has been well-received, further showcasing his creative prowess. At just .49, Super Meat Boy provides exceptional value, with main gameplay lasting nearly 10 hours. For those who enjoy exploring every nook and cranny, the total playtime can extend to nearly 20 hours, while completionists may find themselves invested for close to 50 hours. With its Steam Deck verification, this classic is accessible to a broader audience, ensuring that both new players and long-time fans can enjoy its challenging yet rewarding gameplay." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].49 on Steam until April 14, featuring a 92% discount, the lowest price since its release 16 years ago. Released in 2010 by Team Meat, it received a score of 90 on Metacritic and significantly influenced the indie gaming scene. The game offers nearly 10 hours of main gameplay, up to 20 hours for exploration, and around 50 hours for completionists. It is verified for Steam Deck, making it accessible to a wider audience.

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March 28, 2026

Were PC gamers right to take against Syndicate’s FPS reboot? Only one man with an ancient disc copy can find out

In the early 2010s, PC strategy and tactics enthusiasts expressed discontent as mainstream publishers, like EA and Take-Two, rebooted classic '90s franchises such as XCOM and Syndicate into first-person shooters, disappointing dedicated fans. These reboots were criticized for straying from the original gameplay experience, which allowed for exploration and strategy, and instead confined players to tight spaces with wave-spawning enemies. Despite the backlash against these reboots, it led to a resurgence of strategy games, exemplified by Mike Diskett's launch of Satellite Reign, a tactical successor to Syndicate that received critical acclaim three years later.

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March 28, 2026

Borderlands 4’s Mad Ellie expansion plummets into the red as players reject $30 price tag

Anticipation for the first story expansion of Borderlands 4 is high, particularly due to the enjoyable base game experience. The expansion features characters like Ellie and introduces a new playable character, C4SH, a robotic gambler. Players will join forces with Moxxi's daughter and Ellie to confront a cosmic threat in the new region, Whispering Glacier, while seeking an alien monolith and exploring the Vault of the Damned. C4SH has unique abilities that enhance gameplay, including building 'Fortune' stacks and using various action skills. However, the expansion has received 'mostly negative' reviews on Steam, with only 33% of reviewers rating it positively, largely due to its pricing. The expansion is priced at .99 / £26.99, which many players feel is too high for the content offered, especially when compared to other games that provide more substantial gameplay for similar prices. The bundling of the new character with the story content has also contributed to dissatisfaction, as not all players may be interested in both elements. The expansion is available on Steam and included in the Super Deluxe Edition bundle.

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March 2, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is currently Metacritic users’ top-rated game of all time

Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a 9.5 average user score on Metacritic, matching Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and has an average critic score of 88, positioning it as a top contender for Game of the Year. It shares the top spot on the 2026 charts with Mewgenics, both holding an average score of 89 on Opencritic. Requiem is currently ranked number one on Metacritic's 'Best Games by User Score' page, indicating strong public sentiment. The game has received close to 2,500 user reviews, while Expedition 33 has over 24,000. On Steam, it has an 'overwhelmingly positive' user score of 96%, based on 18,000 English-language reviews.

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February 19, 2026

Mewgenics co-creator Tyler Glaiel was “blindsided” by sales far greater than its Steam wishlist tally

Mewgenics has sold over one million units just seven weeks into 2026, surpassing Hades 2 in peak player count on Steam. Co-creator Tyler Glaiel expressed surprise at the game's success, noting it exceeded pre-launch wishlist numbers, which rose from approximately 400,000 to around 600,000 before launch. The game's player demographics include the USA, China, Germany, the UK, Canada, France, Russia, Australia, Spain, and Poland, prompting considerations for adding translations in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian.

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February 10, 2026

Newly Released Tactical RPG Is an Instant Hit on PC (And It Could Be a Game of the Year Contender)

Mewgenics, a tactical cat RPG created by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, launched on Steam on February 12th and quickly attracted over 58,900 concurrent players. The game has received overwhelmingly positive initial reviews, achieving a Metacritic score of 89, making it the highest-rated game of the year so far. Players engage in building a cat army and face strategic decisions through a tactical breeding system. The main campaign offers over 200 hours of gameplay with a roguelite progression system. Mewgenics is currently available exclusively on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, priced at .99 with a 10% introductory discount until February 24th.