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Seeing that Larian of all studios uses generative AI at all in their conceptual work is beyond disheartening.

We are excited to announce that we are a sponsor for the annual Daddy Gamer Charity Marathon! This is sure to be a blast. We cannot wait to see what DM Joe has cooked up!

This year's events includes two days of #TTRPG action with a full day of co-op in #ConanExiles

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Hollow Knight Silksong is Enchanting, Frustrating, Expertly Crafted, and Lacking Accessibility — Forever Classic Games One of the most anticipated games of the decade has finally launched and I have mixed feelings about it. Silksong is beautiful by all measures, deeply frustrating, elegantly crafted, and rejects acces...

After spending a considerable amount of time with #HollowKnight #Silksong there is a lot of excellence, strange design choices, and beauty to unpack.

Read why it's one of the most thought and discussion provoking games of the year - foreverclassicgames.com/features/202...

Uproot a demonic entity as a stalwart crusader or join an evil cult to seek unnatural power in INFERNAX from Berzerk Studio. This 8-bit style is inspired by memorable black sheep of iconic franchises and manages to strike its own heavy metal power chord. This is a must-play for #retro #gaming fans!

Digimon’s Identity in the Video Game World is Getting Stronger — Forever Classic Games After rocky and inconsistent releases since the 90s, Digimon games are getting better and Digimon Story Time Stranger might be the first truly excellent title in a while. James shares his impressions ...

Throughout the franchise's history, the video games of Digimon have been examples of so many genres that its hard to say what it has as an identity. With Digimon Story Time Stranger, we finally see iteration and the results are great!

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Fearzine Issue #4 Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.

Attention all indie game enjoyers! Our friends at
@fearzinemagazine.com are just a few days away from finalizing their Kickstarter for their fourth issue. This magazine is STUFFED with #indie #horror, #retro, and contemporaries. Be a part of something special!

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (Switch) Review — Forever Classic Games Featuring a magically captivating soundtrack, a somber atmosphere, comforting exploration, and gripping action Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a fantastic take on the Metroidvania genre that is j...

As a sequel to the stellar Ender Lilies, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a phenomenally designed adventure with platforming full of player expression, epic boss encounters, and one of the best game soundtracks of the year.

Our review: foreverclassicgames.com/reviews/2025...

We've been pretty busy working with our partners at Fearzine! This is a really special project that is coming together extremely well. To all #horrorgaming fans, #indiedev, #gamedev, and games media this book is for you.

Silksong When? September 4th on All Gaming Platforms — Forever Classic Games After seven years of development and sporadic updates, we finally have a release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong, the most anticipated indie game of this era.

We can't believe it either! #Silksong is coming in just TWO WEEKS?!?!

We have to temper expectations though as gamers. We all want this to be good, but nothing can be perfect. Let's give @teamcherry.bsky.social the grace they deserve!

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Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) Review — Forever Classic Games Breaking down and rebuilding Donkey Kong for a new generation appears to be the right call for the Switch 2 release Donkey Kong Bananza. Yet, there is plenty of room for this wacky banana to grow into...

Hoot! Holler! Bring down the house! #DonkeyKongBananza is a party on #Switch2 with a lot of design elements that collect-a-thon lovers, speedrunners, and completionists are sure to enjoy.

Our review of a welcome addition to Nintendo's library - foreverclassicgames.com/reviews/2025...

Outside of the obvious games, what are you all enjoying most on Switch 2? Comment your recommendations and anticipated games!

Switch 2 Launch Review and Impressions — Forever Classic Games The collective desire for a better Switch has been realized with the Switch 2, but is this a grand slam improvement or a measured step forward? Is Mario Kart World as much of a system seller as The Le...

After roughly a month of gaming on #Switch2, there is a lot to love about Nintendo's iterative new console. However, an influx of higher pricing models and untapped potential means most players may want to wait a bit.

Our review of Nintendo Switch 2: foreverclassicgames.com/reviews/2025...

WAR RATS: The Rat em Up Preview — Forever Classic Games Featuring violent, anatomically accurate rats tearing each other apart, War Rats is a throwback wave-based action strategy game now available in Steam Early Access. Is this a ratical experience or a r...

Rats! Rats! Rats!

Rat owner and Forever Classic Games newcomer James previews WAR RATS: The Rat em Up, now available on Steam Early Access.

Is this a ratical experience or a ratastrophe?

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Only one more sleep until #Switch2

How are we all feeling about it?

The Only Official Way to Play SoulCalibur II is Through NSO on Switch 2 — Forever Classic Games The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed with a lot of new features and games to be excited about. Strangely, the Switch 2 will be the only official way to play one of the best fighting games of all ti...

Odd. When the #Switch2 launches it will be the only official way to play all-time great fighting game SoulCalibur II.

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Notable Game Release Calendar 2025 - Indies, Retro, and More! — Forever Classic Games There are too many games releasing each year but this curated list of worthwhile titles is perfect for those who love games of all types.

We have updated our site with a release calendar both as a post and on the homepage! Let us know if something is wrong or if there's something we should add!

#Gaming #indieGames #RetroGaming

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The #Switch2 has me energized and I want to get some thoughts in before retreating back into my cave to finish these book essays.

Folks in #indiegames or the third-party space making Switch 2 games or enhancing previous releases, I would love to talk to you for articles on Forever Classic Games.

The world is scary and I'm having it rough transitioning into a job outside of #gaming but I was gifted a healing experience by my partner that made things so much better. I got to pet and hang out with Capybaras at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood, MN! They're so cool and calm.

After years of speculation, rumors, and leaks the worst kept secret in gaming has been revealed. The next Nintendo console is called the Switch 2 - a new teaser shows off the new unit

Everything confirmed today and what we hope to see: foreverclassicgames.com/features/202...

#Switch2 #Nintendo

Save 25% on Dread Delusion on Steam Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets,...

I rolled credits on Dread Delusion last night; I really like this game. @foreverclassic.bsky.social review soon!

It's a touch flawed, but it does so much with a manageable scope in similar ways to pc fantasy games of the past. It is fantastic to get lost in

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Stars Align for a New Onimusha as Capcom Reinvigorates a Beloved Franchise — Forever Classic Games Capcom revealed at The Game Awards that a new Onimusha game is in the works, surprising fans with a return to a well-remembered series of PS2 classics. An Okami sequel was also announced.

One of the most astounding bits of game news last week was the reveal of a new #Onimusha title from Capcom, a series that hasn't had a new game in nearly two decades.

Our take- foreverclassicgames.com/news/2024/12...

YouTube video by PerfectlyParanormal The Holy Gosh Darn Accolades Trailer

We are honored to have our words in the accolades trailer for The Holy Gosh Darn, a hilarious time-travel comedy from @perfectlyparano.bsky.social that is absolutely one of our favorite games this year and an instant classic in the genre.

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The Forever Classic Games of Excellence 2023 — Forever Classic Games Last year thousands of layoffs beat down the spirit of the games industry. Despite this tumultuous state, some of the best games we’ve seen in most genres released and that’s worth celebrating. We onl...

While the formatting may change, the general structure has been the same for a few years. Here are previous Games of Excellence. 3/3

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Additionally, we include any significant updates or live service expansions at the end of our recommendations list.

All games on our list have been played by a staff member or contributor!

If you'd like to be considered, please reach out. #indiedev encouraged! 2/3

As we get closer and closer to end of the year #gaming accolades, please know that our annual #GOTY post goes out in January to account for December releases and holiday breaks.

Any game with a full release in 2024 is eligible. 1/3

Silent Hill 2 (PS5) Review — Forever Classic Games Despite trepidations and in the face of astonishing expectations, the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team is a fantastic adaptation of an iconic horror tragedy.

ICYMI - Silent Hill 2 is a deeply important horror game. We were surprised with just how good the remake from Bloober Team is, supplementing the original work. Our only hope is to see the original SH2 be made available, though fans have done well already.

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The Legend of the Black Dragon

#monsterhunter #mhart

a cat with a crown on its head is dancing ALT: a cat with a crown on its head is dancing

Today is the day! New players enter the world of #FinalFantasy 14, guided by a longtime fan, all to raise money for @freegeektwincities.bsky.social (9am - 12 am CST) on daddygamertv.com/live or Twitch.tv/daddygameryt

We have already raised over $600!