Microsoft Releases a Patch to Fix Performance Issues for Mighty No. 9
In a somewhat unprecedented move, Microsoft has released an update for Mighty No. 9 to fix the game after Comcept has seemingly abandoned post-launch support for it. The update is available now (thanks...
View ArticleFear Effect Sedna Heading to Nintendo Switch
Independent developer Sushee has announced a Nintendo Switch version for Fear Effect Sedna. The upcoming tactical strategy game will now launch for Switch alongside the previously confirmed PC, Mac,...
View ArticleEuropa Universalis IV “Cradle of Civilization” and Crusader Kings 2 “Jade...
Paradox Interactive has confirmed the release dates for two large expansions coming to two of their flagship strategy games: Europa Universalis IV and Crusader Kings 2. While the former is getting the...
View ArticleValve is Overhauling Their Steam Curator System
Valve has announced a major overhaul of their Steam Curator program, which the company released back in September of 2014 as a community-focused expansion of their Steam platform. Set to release in the...
View ArticleSphinx and the Cursed Mummy Heads to PC, Mac, and Linux on November 10
THQ Nordic has announced they’re bringing Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy to PC, Mac, and Linux. The game will launch across all three aforementioned platforms on November 10th, for $14.99/€14.99/£13.99....
View ArticleNew Music and Gameplay for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Full Disclosure: I have financially backed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Kickstarter. A new development update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been published, and it brings with it...
View ArticleNight in the Woods: Weird Autumn Edition Announced, Launches December 13
Infinite Fall has announced Night In The Woods: Weird Autumn Edition. The new version of the adventure game is coming to PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on December 13th. Featured above,...
View ArticlePillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux
Paradox Interactive has announced a definitive edition for Pillars of Eternity, following the game’s previously released complete edition. The Obsidian Entertainment-developed tactical RPG will launch...
View ArticleNiche Spotlight – Super Star Path: The Bastard Child of a Shmup and a...
This is Niche Spotlight. In this column, we regularly introduce new games to our fans, so please leave feedback and let us know if there’s a game you want us to cover! Spain-based indie studio Dya...
View ArticleNiche Spotlight – Block’hood: A Vertical City-Planning and Life Simulator
This is Niche Spotlight. In this column, we regularly introduce new games to our fans, so please leave feedback and let us know if there’s a game you want us to cover! Indie studio Plethora Project...
View ArticleNeverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Announced
Beamdog has announced a new version of the classic CRPG Neverwinter Nights. The new version is naturally called Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition, and it comes with all of the content from the...
View ArticleValve Updated Steam Reviews to Prevent Bots From Affecting Game Pages
Valve has announced they’re changing up how Steam reviews work in a bid to help fight against users manipulating them with bots to positively or negatively affect their favorability. The company noted...
View ArticleRocket League Now Available for Nintendo Switch
This is a sponsored article. Niche Gamer sometimes uses affiliate links or hosts sponsored content – read more about how this works here. Independent developer Psyonix has launched Rocket League for...
View Article4X Strategy Game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War Announced for PC...
Publisher Slitherine and developer Proxy Studios have announced Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War. The game is a planetary-scale 4X strategy game with real-time multiplayer, and it’s coming to...
View ArticleNew Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Footage Shows Off Fashion Options
Full Disclosure: I have financially backed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Kickstarter. Inti Creates and Koji Igarashi have shown off a new update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night showcasing...
View ArticleValve Removes Bitcoin Payment Option From Steam
Back in April of last year, the mammoth digital gaming platform Steam began accepting Bitcoins as a form of payment. Now that the cryptocurrency has ballooned and plummeted in value, the digital...
View ArticleFirewatch Devs Announce “In the Valley of Gods” for PC, Mac, and Linux
Campo Santo Productions, the studio behind Firewatch, have announced their next game. The new title is In the Valley of Gods, and it’s coming to PC, Mac, and Linux sometime in 2019. Featured above, you...
View ArticleNew Freedom Planet 2 Gameplay is Super Promising
GalaxyTrail has shared a new gameplay video for Freedom Planet 2, their Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired action-platformer. Featured above, the new gameplay preview clocks in at just over four minutes – it...
View ArticleNew Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Footage Shows Off Japanese-Styled Area
Full Disclosure: I have financially backed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Kickstarter. Inti Creates and Koji Igarashi have published a new development update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night...
View Article‘Fundamental’ Security Flaw With Modern Intel Chips Forcing Windows, Mac, and...
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