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A young child called Lana, wearing a white top and black trousers is joined by their companion Mui, a small black and round creature. Both are looking at the landscape of Lana’s home world. The following quote is included: "Successfully building upon the first game in every way, Planet of Lana I delivers a fascinating and sometimes emotional experience heightekned by stunning visual and sound design."

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Learn more in our review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/plane...

A person wearing a white top and black trousers is standing on a rock looking out at the landscape. They are joined by their companion, a small black alien creature, with a curly tail.

For episode #14 of The So Many Games Podcast we welcome Adam and Klas from @wishfully.bsky.social to discuss Planet of Lana I & II.

We cover many grounds including origins, the game’s language, new elements from the sequel and much more.

Listen now at somanygames.co.uk or check pod.link/1793825654

A person is dressed in warm clothes and a deer stalker hat while holding a yellow sheet behind them, that’s caught in the wind. The following quote is included: "Enthusiasts for the genre or players strapped for time will likely enjoy the quick pace and short dungeons in Ratcheteer DX, but others will fuss over its sticky controls and obtuse tutorialisation."

Explore the interconnected caverns below the frozen surface and a vast Snowcean above as you set out to rescue friend, foe, and stranger alike in this lo-fi action-adventure!

Learn more on Ratcheteer DX in our review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/ratch...

A rabbit holding a gun on the left, a soilder standing in the middle and an alien creature floating on the right. They are silhouetted with a red glow. The following quote is included: "The dialogue and characters only hold a place in the hearts of the most nostalgic, but thankfully a low price point means those wanting to relive the original won't need to break the bank."

Seven years after the Inventory closed its doors, this underground social club has reopened. Play No Limit Texas Hold’em with four video game icons in a high-stakes battle of cards, bets, and trash talk.

Learn more on Poker Night at the Inventory in our review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/poker...

@glowfroggames.bsky.social have created somethint wonderful with Pieced Together ❤️

More #nextfest goodness on this week's episode of @playlogpodcast.bsky.social !

You could win a key for Greenhearth Necromancer! 🗝

Just reply to this post (or tag us in a new one!) with your best-named plant from our demo, and you could win!

Full contest details can be found in the image below, in our replies below, or in our latest community update: tiny.cc/communityupd...

⭐️ Wholesome Direct will return this June!

Games and co-hosts alike can submit using the form below until March 20. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind showcase delivering uplifting and cozy games ❤️

Second episode of the week is live now!

@lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social & @th3hoopman.bsky.social review Hermit and Pig and talk through their time with the new Fishbowl demo!

Video: youtu.be/NeW2csr_wrE
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos

Well then. After 9 years my role of Editorial Director at Eurogamer/IGNE has been made redundant. If you’re reading this and feel I have a lot of valuable experience (I do), I’m keen to explore any opportunities (full time, consulting, other) in the games industry. I am great.

Ryu walking into the sunset in the ending of Street Fighter II. The caption reads: "Already seeking the next challenge, ceremony means nothing to him."

Personal news: I'm leaving my Editor-at-large role at Eurogamer & Gamer Network as part of new cuts. I last year approached my move to Eurogamer & VG247's skeletonization with reluctance, but I ultimately greatly enjoyed giving EG a go. But now after 10yrs & in difficult conditions, it's time to go.

This is absolutely terrible news. @eurogamer.bsky.social and especially its video team have gotten me through tough times, and have reawakened my love for games plenty of times. This just sucks, pfff

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I’m thankful to have a game early and that a few have been pushed out of March because the release calendar is insanely packed.

www.patreon.com/posts/151752...

Those are some excellent indies you're sharing! What a Next Fest we're having, wow

Cover art for the game Venture to the Vile, developed by Studio Cut to Bits

Cover art for the game Forgotten Fields, by Frostwood Games

Cover art for the game The Will of Arthur Flabbington by Gugames

Cover art for the game Old Skies, by Wadjet Eye Games

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Yeah i watched a playthrough of that demo, looks like it'll be a good one! Love its sense of humour

Plenty of #steamnextfest goodness, from big names to big surprises! Listen to the new episode of @playlogpodcast.bsky.social right now!

Some of my favourite #steamnextfest demos (that weren!t included in Jason's first article)

Play the demo of Randel's Quest if you like:
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#SteamNextFest #indiedev #gamedev #demo #SNF2026 #Steam #indiegame #indiegames #bestdemos

screenshot of the INTERGALACTIC: THE HERETIC PROPHET video game trailer-- a very messy wall filled with maps, photographs, handwritten notes, etc

the cover of MANIFOLD GARDEN's iam8bit special edition Nintendo Switch cover. I illustrated the art and designed the packaging

a sheet of some of my favorite logos I've designed!!!!

mockup of 3W3M's SYSTEMS SOURCEBOOK language spread. I designed the book and the alien fonts.

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It's #NextFest time baybeeeh. It's my final week off work so I'll be trying out as many demos as I can get round to! Looking forward to sharint the best experiences on @playlogpodcast.bsky.social and @somanygames.co.uk !

The Ratline on Steam A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. Fro...

The Ratline is part of this February's Steam Next Fest!

We want everyone to know about the game, which releases March 17th. It is a 10-14 hour pure deduction game that sees you hunting Nazi fugitives.

Please repost and tell your friends.

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Happy Monday support this snail while I take a week off from work to spend time with my brother. 💜🌈🐌

#cuteart #vtuber

Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Preview | So Many Games Steam Next Fest is once again here, and we've compiled a list of demos we think you should take a look at during the festival week.

The first Steam Next Fest of 2026 is here!

We have already played a ton of demos taking part in the festival and we have listed our favourites in our Steam Next Fest February 2026 preview article.

Please take a look ⬇️

somanygames.co.uk/articles/snf...

What. A. Game.

🌴DEMO ANNOUNCEMENT🌴 Surprise! I am thrilled to announce that the demo for Ourlands, my cozy island builder, just went live! Take a break from, well, everything, and go craft your perfect slice of paradise.

Enjoy!

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Scarlet Hollow: Episode 5 | So Many Games Episode 5 is finally here, and we take a look to see if it continues the story in the same standard that previous episodes have set.

Over at @somanygames.co.uk , I took a look at the brilliant fifth episode of Scarlet Hollow, the phenomenal game by Slay the Princess developers @blacktabbygames.com . Multiple runs in, I still have so much to uncover... what a game. Cannot wait for the finale! somanygames.co.uk/review/scarl...

that's adorable!!

Tunic, Night in the Woods Publisher Says TikTok Is Creating and Running Racist GenAI Ads for Its Games Without Permission - IGN Publisher Finji says that TikTok has been using generative AI to modify its ads on the platform without permission and pushing those ads to its users without Finji's knowledge, including at least one ...

Dug into this absolutely wild thing happening to Finji. The deeper I read into their increasingly baffling conversations with TikTok "support" the more I felt like I was on something.

www.ign.com/articles/tun...

that's so awesome, congrats and well done!!