Nioh 3 Review - Good is not enough
Nioh 3 is a solid and stylish return to Team Ninja's iconic series, but it also hardly strives for the high heights of its predecessors.
REVIEW: Nioh 3
"Nioh 3 has thrilling combat, character specialisation and spectacle that are the tried and true staples for both a Team Ninja game and a Nioh game in and of itself."
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Dispatch developers seemingly rule out chance of uncensored release on Nintendo Switch
Dispatch on Nintendo Switch has released in a censored state, with AdHoc Studio ruling out an eventual uncensored physical release.
Dispatch has been released in an edited state on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with its mature content censored. AdHoc Studio has dashed hopes of this being substantially changed anytime soon. @adhocstudio.com
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Unemployment Simulator 2018 Review - Press C to cry
Fight off the existential dread in Unemployment Simulator 2018, a depressing tongue-in-cheek "survival" game from a solo dev.
REVIEW: Unemployment Simulator 2018
"Unemployment Simulator 2018 manages to build a cuttingly bleak atmosphere that perfectly captures the drudgery of long-term unemployment in a capitalist society."
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10 fabulous indies to check out in February 2026
February 2026 indies include horror survival games, RPG adventures, 8-bit platformers, a cat strategy game and many more!
From simulating being unemployed to a new title from a beloved developer with Mewgenics, there are a lot of indie games to love this month!
@labsworks.bsky.social
@deadpetsu.bsky.social
@nyamakop.co.za
@walesinteractive.bsky.social
& more!
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review - Step back in time
In 2026, the release of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined immediately ticks all of the nostalgic boxes I would expect.
REVIEW: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
"It does exactly what it says on the tin; this is a reimagining of the original, removing some parts entirely and vastly improving its pacing and story flow."
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Cairn Review - Such great heights
Cairn is the latest and greatest from The Game Bakers, with the climbing narrative game taking the studio to great heights.
REVIEW: Cairn
ββ¦the climb is so unbelievably alluring and addicting and all-consumingβsomething that you canβt really get until youβre in it.β
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The thriving Australian video game scene has over 150 projects in active development. So we compiled them all into one handy resource.
Join us in celebrating amazing Aussie projects and take a look at the 150+ Aussie games of 2026 and Beyond!
Read Here:
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I Hate This Place Review - Squelch! Thud! Crunch!
I Hate This Place is a craft-based isometric horror game with stealth, scavenging and an 80s vibe, inspired by the comic of the same name.
REVIEW: I Hate This Place
"While the narrative isnβt the most compelling and there are certain aspects of the gameplay that could have been improved, it's enjoyable enough to take in the atmosphere and charming visual style."
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Omi Oh My AI Review β Unexpected error
Omi Oh My AI is a small passion project by an Australian dev but it feels unfinished and often the concept simply canβt carry the experience.
REVIEW: Omi Oh My AI
"Omi Oh My AI has admirable intentions, but none of that makes up for how unfinished it feels. The CAPTCHA gimmick wears thin, and constant technical issues make it impossible to tell when the game is being clever or simply broken."
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Don't Stop, Girlypop! Review - Girly is a state of mind
Don't Stop, Girlypop! is an Australian indie debut where moving fast rewards you with higher damage, and also everything is sparkly and pink.
REVIEW: Donβt Stop, Girlypop!
"With movement mechanics that feel as fluid and fun, plus a totally original and incredibly catchy hyperpop soundtrack, Donβt Stop, Girlypop! feels like a much-needed re-tint of a tired genre."
@girlypop.net
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TR-49 Review - Archived secrets
TR-49 is a strong start to 2026 and continues an unbroken chain of extremely well-crafted packages by developer inkle.
REVIEW: TR-49
"Itβs smart, itβs thoughtful, and itβs filled with those investigative moments that make you feel smart just for making an educated guess."
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Review - A masterclass in escalating JRPG stakes
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is a showstopping JRPG years in the making, ushering in a new era for Nihon Falcom's series.
REVIEW: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
"Featuring rich character development, meaningful combat and side offering refinement that all feed into a showstopping finale, Horizon is a unique event for the genre."
@nisamerica.bsky.social
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She/her. Gamedev. Animation Lead at Ivy Road on Wanderstop.
Personal blog is here: https://auratriolo.com/blog/
Also find me on mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@MOOMANiBE
Informing people when game devs use AI.
Bits & Bops is an collection of original rhythm minigames!
OUT NOW ON STEAM: https://s.team/a/1929290
despelote is a soccer game about people, set in Quito, Ecuador.
made by julian cordero, sebastiΓ‘n valbuena, gabe cuzzillo, ian berman, and niall tessier-lavigne
~coming may 1st 2025~
https://despelote.game/
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A UK based indie game studio, born in Paradise.
https://linktr.ee/kaizengameworks
Indiedevs of Kraken Academy!! and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami on Steam, Switch & Xbox!
(Berlin, Germany)
Play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people.
Get it now! πππ
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035120
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6747814605
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/is-this-seat-taken-switch/
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Multi award winning indie game developers. Makers of darksidedetective.bsky.social and @BlakeManorGame.bsky.social, tellers of spooky tales π» Discord - http://discord.gg/spookydoorwaygames
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The Drifter - OUT NOW! Game dever and the other half of Powerhoof- The Drifter, PowerQuest, Telwynium, Crawl, Regular Human BBall, Riders of Rhea, Peridium, etc..
https://powerhoof.itch.io
π¦ tiny game studio in Εtepoti, new zealand
π Toroa: Skycall is OUT NOW on Steam!
π https://store.steampowered.com/app/2003490/Toroa_Skycall/
β¨ logo by @yrn-te-ao.maori.nz
Vanguard Exiles is a new style of auto-battler designed by legendary game designer, Richard Garfield
Constance is a hand-drawn action adventure about a paintbrush-wielding artist, stuck in a colorful but declining inner-world.
Developed @btfgames.bsky.social
Discord: bit.ly/joinCon
Wishlist: bit.ly/wishCon
Trailer: bit.ly/watchCon
Making Doggy Don't Care https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/Doggy_Dont_Care/
Cute chaos meets multiplayer mayhem!
1-8 players. 4 boards. 30 mini-games.
Smack plushies, steal the win, blame the dice.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1031080/Lunars/
Aussie indie game developers π¦πΊ || Lone Pine is a narrative graphic adventure where you photograph cryptids || Wishlist on Steam - made in Godot
Links: https://linktr.ee/bangbangbangio
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π CAPE HIDEOUS https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187550/Cape_Hideous/
π DRYFT CITY KYNGS https://store.steampowered.com/app/2136770/Dryft_City_Kyngs/
The official Bluesky account of 100 Stones Interactive. Wishlist Memory's Reach now on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2126810/Memorys_Reach
Indie game developer based in Melbourne, Australia.
Currently working on Trivia Deal: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820760/Trivia_Deal/
