Frictional Games Reveals New Horror Game That’s a Spiritual Successor to Soma

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Many games use science fiction simply for cool visuals – swapping guns for lasers, cars for spaceships, and humans for aliens. However, few games truly delve into the thought-provoking stories the genre allows. Soma is a notable exception, delivering a genuinely frightening and unsettling experience that questions your perception of reality. It tackles the anxieties of advanced future technology, grounded in real philosophical and scientific ideas, and it appears Ontos aims to do the same.

I Saw Jonathan Blow’s New Game, and My Head Already Hurts

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Jonathan Blow, known for games like Braid and The Witness, has started a new studio called Thekla, Inc. Their first project is a game called Order of the Sinking Star. This is the first time Blow is working with a publisher – Arc Games (previously Gearbox Publishing), the company behind Fellowship and Remnant 2, will be publishing the game. A short gameplay reveal debuted at The Game Awards, and recently, we got a more in-depth look at the game’s design process with Jonathan Blow himself explaining the puzzle design.

A Surprise New Star Wars: Old Republic Game Was Just Announced, and It’s Certainly Welcomed

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It was a huge and pleasant surprise! Before the event, there were lots of rumors about a Star Wars game being revealed at The Game Awards. Many people thought it would be the remake of KOTOR, but some speculated it could be Star Wars Jedi 3, a new Old Republic game, or something completely different. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long to find out. While the remake seemed like the most likely option, the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is really exciting.

Dogecoin to the Moon… Maybe? 🚀

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This latest dip? Just a little “correction,” they say. A polite way of admitting the whole thing nearly crashed. It seems DOGE played along with the rest of the crypto herd, stumbling back to the $0.136-$0.138 range. A 50% retreat since the last quarter’s brief moment of glory. Trading like a lost puppy between $0.130 and $0.155. Such drama! 🎭

South of Midnight Officially Announced For PS5, Switch 2

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South of Midnight, the action-adventure game from Compulsion Games, originally launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC in April 2025. Now, it’s expanding to new platforms – PlayStation 5 and Nintendo’s Switch 2 – after what appears to have been a temporary exclusivity agreement.

Games With Stealth Mechanics Better Than Any Modern Assassin’s Creed

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Ubisoft has steadily reduced stealth options with each new Assassin’s Creed game. It’s strange that a simple neck stab doesn’t guarantee an instant kill unless you adjust the game settings – that feels wrong for a stealth-focused game! So, if you’re a fan of stealth gameplay and want options that work well, you might find other games more satisfying, even if they aren’t necessarily better overall than recent Assassin’s Creed titles.