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The mini-games collection Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection opens digital storefronts for wishlisting on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch following on January 15th ahead of the March 2026 launch.

It features 25 updated classics like Meerca Chase II, Story Mode exploring mapped Neopia with companion Nyx, local co-op, leaderboards, and exclusive new Starlight Symphony as the 26th mini-game.

Marking Neopets' console return after 20 years, the title supports Neopass for rewards, seasonal events, and future DLC. 12/19/2025

The dark sci-fi action game Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion receives free updates adding three repeatable bosses-Insania Rex RT: Ω, Immortal Void RT: Ω, and Chaldia’s Effigy-via the Rematch Simulator.

The Patches include progress fixes for the “Into the Abyss” expansion and other improvements in the customizable Arsenal mech combat title.

All digital editions and select DLC are -30% off across platforms during the holiday sale from Marvelous USA. 12/19/2025

The Norse-inspired roguelite-survivor Nordic Ashes: The Complete Saga releases physical standard and collector’s editions on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, including the base game and both DLCs.

Players upgrade stats via Constellation Ability Trees, battle across nine mythology-inspired realms with 10+ characters, and survive enemy hordes to prevent Ragnarok.

The collector’s edition features soundtrack, artbook, manual, keychain, and stickers from SelectaPlay and Noxfall Studios. 12/19/2025

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The PvPvE extraction shooter SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada launches its mid-season update, introducing the new Polluted Forest map with a dangerous new Ender type.

The update adds Ender Busters mode, new requests, APK Cradles and weapons, a new story chapter, and additional content for mech-piloting Drifters in post-apocalyptic Amasia.

Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam from Bandai Namco Entertainment. 12/18/2025

The survival adventure game Smalland: Survive the Wilds launches the Yuletide Update, featuring a holiday quest to help Santa recover lost presents guarded by creatures.

Players can earn an exclusive reward upon completion, plus new festive decorations like charms, wreaths, sauna, and hot tub, alongside utility structures including Butcher Table and Mining Cart.

Published by Maximum Entertainment, the tiny-scale open-world title celebrates the season with multiplayer support for up to 10 players. 12/18/2025

The cozy cooking game Foxy Dumplings follows burnout chef Lisa as she rediscovers joy through her food truck, exploring 12 cultures with authentic dumpling recipes in a slow-paced experience.

Features include cooking mini-games, growing over 40 plants, developing custom recipes with 60+ ingredients, in-game Foxtagram for sharing dishes, equipment upgrades, decorations, community missions, and daily challenges.

Announced by Polish studio Soft Crunch Games, the heartfelt title with charming aesthetics and full controller support launches in 2026 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. 12/18/2025

The cozy management game Hotel Galactic launches the Winter Rework Update, overhauling core systems, NPC behavior, and adding expanded Act 1 content with a VIP questline.

New features include a Rating System, Hotel Compendium, Guest Needs, extended floors, redesigned Research Tree, and optimizations, plus free Wicker DLC and festive decorations.

In Early Access on Steam with -25% Winter Sale discount, the anime-inspired title celebrates with a demo, Winter Contest for prizes like a custom Steam Deck, and Twitch Drops from Ancient Forge. 12/18/2025

The deck-building succession battle card game HEART of CROWN fully releases today on Steam with a -10% launch discount, featuring online ranked/room matches and scenario mode.

Players compete in four-player turn-based battles to enthrone a chosen princess by expanding domains, purchasing cards, and reaching 20 succession points with powerful supporters.

Developed by illuCalab. based on FLIPFLOPs' physical card game, it launches on Nintendo Switch in Asia today, and is coming to NA/EU in 2026. 12/18/2025

The cinematic 2D platformer Deer & Boy partners with Maximum Entertainment to release physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch at launch in 2026.

The touching story follows a lost boy and frightened fawn forming a poetic friendship to overcome struggles in a dreamlike journey.

The physical editions will include the full game, soundtrack, digital artbook, and a poster. 12/17/2025

The open-world action RPG Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed 40 million units sold worldwide across all platforms, marking the biggest release in Warner Bros. Games history.

Set in the 1800s Wizarding World, players attend Hogwarts as a fifth-year student, exploring familiar locations, discovering magical beasts, crafting potions, mastering spells, and customizing their character.

Developed by Avalanche Software, the immersive adventure is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and previous-gen consoles. 12/17/2025

The cozy historical gardening game The Abbess Garden launches March 2nd, 2026 on PC, letting players restore a 17th-century French abbey garden with real botany mechanics.

As peasant Agnès, tend plants without grids, considering soil, moisture, and seasons, while gathering materials for quests and uncovering a quiet spy plot involving a mysterious book.

The gentle narrative features historical intrigue, community connections, and tender romance, with a relaxed pacing. 12/17/2025

The physics-based action RPG Cloudheim launches the free limited-time Frostfall Winter Event, adding a new dungeon, holiday-themed enemies, seasonal loot, and new character Hango.

The update enhances Early Access with cross-world XP progression, a pause feature, reworked stats screen, adjusted difficulty scaling, and more World Stars sources.

Featuring 4-player co-op, real-time crafting, destructible environments, and base building on a flying turtle shell, the Norse-inspired game is available on Steam and Epic Games Store. 12/17/2025

The racing simulation series Geoff Crammond Racing series revives legendary developer Geoff Crammond's groundbreaking engine in updated re-releases GCR1 through GCR4, set for 2026.

Partnering with MicroProse, the titles retain core physics, AI, telemetry, car setups, and wet weather systems while adding modern updates, new tools, and Steam Workshop for community-created tracks, cars, and liveries.

Renamed to avoid official motorsport licensing, this long-term collaboration marks Crammond's return to defining realistic racing simulations. 12/17/2025

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The dark fantasy RPG shooter Witchfire surpasses 500K sales and launches The Reckoning update, introducing melee weapons like morgenstern and katar alongside new firearms including a triple-barrel shotgun.

The update adds a spider-themed calamity with arachnophobia filter, reworked extraction, a shooting range with bestiary, gameplay modifiers, Steam Deck verification, and accessibility options.

Developed by The Astronauts, the Early Access title is currently -20% off on Steam and Epic Games Store, blending gunplay, spells, and roguelite progression. 12/13/2025

The military simulation game Military Logistics Simulator launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, focusing on convoy management, supply delivery, and base expansion in solo or co-op modes.

Players use the FOSCON tool to command vehicles, defend against drones with mounted guns and point-defense systems, utilize a K9 companion, and tackle missions on land and aircraft carriers.

Developed by Nano Games and published by Aerosoft, the title emphasizes realistic logistics operations with accessible tactical gameplay. 12/13/2025

The cyberpunk rhythm game Synth Riders launches December 15th on Nintendo Switch, optimized with local multiplayer for up to four players in versus or couch co-op modes.

Featuring a campaign story mode to stop AI XANDER, customizable avatars, and up to 64 tracks from artists like Queen, Sia, and Charli XCX, it includes launch DLC packs with Lady Gaga and Gorillaz.

The game is available in standard, deluxe, and ultimate editions from Kluge Interactive. 12/13/2025

The 2.5D multidirectional shooter Sub-Species plunges players into Earth's deep oceans amid an alien outbreak, piloting a 360° rotatable submarine against hostile creatures.

Inspired by retro classics like Sub-Terrania and deep-sea sci-fi, the game features strategic tools, navigation puzzles, resource management, handcrafted environments, and evolving missions in story and local versus modes.

Announced by Irish indie studio Howling Hamster Entertainment, a demo is coming soon to Steam where players can wishlist the PC title now. 12/13/2025

The open-world survival crafting game Dawn of Defiance receives the free Desert Reign update, adding a character creator with female models, new quests, and the Temple of Poseidon raid.

Players can battle champions like the Ironwake golem, Queen Nyssara, and Taurok to earn legendary weapons such as the Trident of Poseidon, while overhauling the Ancient Desert and introducing weather control via the Kythera facility.

Available in Early Access on PC, the Greek mythology-inspired title continues evolving with community-driven updates from Traega Entertainment and Fireshine Games. 12/13/2025