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Studio Richoux's The Funskin Project began as an overly ambitious survival horror game in late 2023. After receiving publisher rejections, developer Antoine pivoted the project in early 2025, refocusing on a single cohesive environment inspired by
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Serafini Productions and creator Mike Ten are developing a standalone sequel to the original psychological horror game, featuring a new protagonist and location while preserving the core work-simulation concept.
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Nordic studio Fable Systems showcased Transit, a supernatural metro loop game featuring a talkative sock puppet guide navigating stations caught between life and death. The indie title won Best Upcoming Indie Game at Copenhagen Gaming Week 2025.
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Here are the hints and solutions for today's NYT Connections puzzle. The grid includes words related to financing, customary descriptions, and terms that follow 'prime'.
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Lead developer James Wragg discusses the design philosophy behind Entropy's mercenary hiring system and permadeath mechanics, drawing inspiration from Mordheim and classic Final Fantasy games.
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Using the Companion Squad mod, one player assembled a warband and stormed the heavily fortified city of Kuttenberg, bypassing the game's intended quest chain in a chaotic 20-minute takeover that left the save unplayable.
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Developer James Wragg explains why Lovely Hellplace's new JRPG borrows from PS1, PS2, and GameCube sensibilities: older games knew when to end.
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After sharing early impressions of the post-apocalyptic exploration game Radiosol in a work chat, multiple PC Gamer staff members bought it on Steam. The spider-robot platformer, developed by Moscow-based TripletConcept, uses generative AI for
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The multiplayer prequel to Poppy Playtime is available for testing this weekend. Players take on the role of cute plush toys trying to escape the factory while avoiding terrifying enemies, including the unsettling Miss Delight.
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South Korea and Chinese Taipei face off in the League of Legends final at the 2026 Asian Games on October 2 in Japan. The best-of-5 match starts at 12 pm JST at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, with South Korea defending their title from the previous Games.
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Atlus and Studio Zero's acclaimed RPG is getting a 200-page art book featuring concept art, character designs, and developer insights. Pre-orders are now live for a March 2027 release, while the game itself arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in November 2026.
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The New York Times Strands puzzle for October 1 challenges players to find words related to things that have shattered. Get hints and the full solution here.
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