The weekend is finally here, and new deals have popped up as a result! There are quite a few solid discounts across the board, including savings on Donkey Kong Bananza, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and even a Zojirushi rice cooker. Check out our top picks for Saturday, February 21, below.
Save $10 on Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2
Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Switch 2
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Donkey Kong Bananza was, without a doubt, one of the best games of 2025. It had been decades since DK had received a 3D entry, and Nintendo did not hold anything back with Bananza. This inventive platformer brought the act of destruction, allowing DK to punch and smash his way through any surface on his quest to the center of the planet. You can save $10 off a Switch 2 copy today at Woot!
Ghost of Yotei for $49.99
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Ghost of Yotei has hit its first major sale at PS Direct, with copies available for $49.99. This second entry in the Ghost franchise brings a new protagonist, Atsu, plus a new region of Hokkaido. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “A predictable but well-executed story takes you through Ghost of Yotei’s gorgeous landscapes and satisfying, fluid action – it may not be revolutionizing open world games, but it’s a great distillation of the samurai fantasy.”
Save 28% Off This Zojirushi Rice Cooker
Zojirushi NP-HCC18XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer
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Zojirushi rice cookers are often known as the best brand around, and Amazon has a sweet deal on this model for a limited time. You can save over $100 off this rice cooker, which can hold 1.8 L / 10 cups uncooked rice. This is the perfect appliance for perfect rice every time, or a quick all-in-one meal during the busy week.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Out Now
Nintendo shadow dropped Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition this week, bringing support for 4K60FPS to the 2025 release. The upgrade pack is available now for $4.99 on the Nintendo eShop, with a physical copy due out in April. Unfortunately, there are some visual smoothing and shimmering issues thanks to heavy MSAA use, but Nintendo and Monolith Soft will likely bring a patch forward in the near future to address this.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $29.99
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was one of the most faithful remakes of 2025. You can save $40 MSRP this weekend at Amazon, as PS5 copies have dropped to $29.99. With Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2’s release set for August, now is the time to check out the Snake Eater remake.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for $39.88
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo Switch
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, and you can pick up a copy today for $39.88 at Walmart. If you played Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 and are searching for another adventure with DK and friends, Tropical Freeze is an amazing choice.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for $39.88
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – Nintendo Switch
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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is one of the best Zelda games on Nintendo Switch. This Presidents Day weekend, you can score a copy of the game at Walmart for $39.88. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you can play the game at 60FPS with a higher frame rate in both docked and handheld modes.
I would not be in this line of work without The Legend of Zelda. It’s my favorite franchise of all time – video game or otherwise – and it’s the series that will always draw me back into gaming and Nintendo, no matter what. My story is not unique; I know several IGN editors who feel the exact same way.
It’s not a secret to anyone that Zelda is critically important to so many of us here: we’ve awarded seven different Zelda games a 10/10 since IGN was founded in 1996 (the most of any franchise), we were one of very few outlets to recognize Tears of the Kingdom as Game of the Year in a packed 2023, and we crowned Breath of the Wild as the greatest game ever made on our most recent Top 100 Games of All Time list, compiled in 2021. It’s a series that’s constantly growing alongside us: how many franchises contain a game that’s essentially redefined a genre? You could argue Zelda would appear on that short list at least twice.
So as The Legend of Zelda celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend, a few of us wanted to share our personal memories of this beloved franchise that we hold most dear. These are our legends of Zelda.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – By Seth Macy
There aren’t a lot of people whose first exposure to The Legend of Zelda franchise was The Adventure of Link. I’d go so far as to say, for most normal, well adjusted people, playing Zelda’s NES sequel as their first foray into the series would turn them away from it forever. But not me. No. I was completely hooked.
I rented Zelda 2 for a weekend and, when I went to school the following Monday, my thumbs hurt from playing for so long. And the thing is, I didn’t really even understand what the hell was going on. I just fell in love with the setting, the weird way it transitioned from an overhead map to self-contained battles, and the massive castles filled with opportunities for Link to die. It set my young imagination on fire and I became obsessed with it from a stylistic and presentational point of view.
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Nintendo’s Zelda series has gone from 2D to 3D, from D-Pads to sticks to touch screens to motion controls and back. Here are all of Link’s (and Zelda’s and Tingle’s) adventures over the years. Log in to check off which ones you’ve played, and add others to your backlog.
I need to point out, at no point did I actually like the gameplay. It was, and remains, brutally difficult, practically impossible for a kid to complete over the course of a rental weekend. The Death Mountain section was where I hung it up many times out of sheer frustration. And even though I was so angry and defeated and saddened to be unable to get through to the end, I still could not resist renting it week after week. I pored through the tattered rental store copy of the manual, captivated by the art style – so distinctively Japanese and at the time, so new and exciting. I borrowed concepts for my own middle-school drawings and rudimentary pen and paper role-playing creations. I also didn’t realize it at the time, but that top-down world view and the experience point grind had awakened in me a love for JRPGs I didn’t even know existed at the time.
It wasn’t until 2018 I finally beat The Legend of Zelda: The Adventure of Link, playing through the version available on Nintendo Switch Online, and only because I spammed the hell out of save states. Still, even all these years later, my imagination roars to life when I look at those classic illustrations, and I get a weird inkling to start up another playthrough. Then I remember how brutally unfun it is and I play something else. But man. What a world changing experience it was when I was a kid.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – By Brian Altano
I hated school. OK, maybe “hated” is too strong a word. I strongly disliked school and it probably didn’t like me very much back. To give the place some credit, I loved cracking jokes with my friends before class started. I loved that the cafeteria sold warm, three-for-a-dollar Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. I loved every art class, the only class where the teacher didn’t have to call my parents after and say “Brian is smart and creative, he just doesn’t seem to care about this class.” See, in 1993, I didn’t want to be in school. All I wanted to do was play video games, talk about video games, read about video games, draw video game characters, and eat video game-themed breakfast cereals.
A particular video game that I could not stop reading about (specifically in a Nintendo Power preview article that made frequent trips with me everywhere in my school backpack) was The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, the first portable Zelda game ever made, which was making its way to the Nintendo Game Boy. The idea of a Zelda game that I could bring with me everywhere was absolutely mindblowing at the time. I would hop off the school bus every day to do chores, scrounge for coins in the couch cushions, and save money until I had enough to buy Link’s Awakening.
But if I’m being honest, the real cash cow was my daily lunch money. Every day I got three bucks for lunch, which back then was enough to buy a sad cafeteria meal and a drink, usually one of those hockey puck shaped breaded chicken patties smooshed between two wet buns with a canned ice tea made by some questionable bootleg brand like “Ol’ Orchard” or “Teaslees” to wash it down. But one day I realized that if I instead bought three Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, I’d A) still be sort of full, B) get to eat cookies for lunch like some sort of child king, and C) save two whole bucks a day to put towards The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. I’d have the game in a few weeks without having to do much of anything for it. There were some downsides to this plan, obviously. For starters, I’d have to hide the money from my parents. I’d also have to find a way to buy the game without them knowing it. And lastly, (and I can confirm this as a father now) there’s a very real science fact that if a little kid eats nothing but sugary breakfast cereals and three chocolate chip cookies all day and then needs to focus on school work, that kid will instead bounce off of the walls like an insane little maniac. By now you’re probably figuring out why my teachers didn’t like me very much.
A few weeks (and probably several detentions and cavities later) I had successfully saved enough money to buy my game. I walked down a highway in New Jersey to that magical, brown roofed, giraffe themed castle known as Toys ‘R’ Us and came home with my treasure tucked inside the big pocket of my winter jacket. To be fair, I paid every penny for it, but by the way I covertly and anxiously snuck it into my house you’d think I stole the thing. To this day, my parents never found out. Dad, if you’re reading this, a different Brian Altano at IGN wrote it, not the one who is your son. He would never steal lunch money to buy a video game. Weird coincidence that there’s two guys here named Brian Altano, right?
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Anyway, for the next several months, my Game Boy came with me everywhere, but especially to school. On the bus, I played Zelda. In between classes, I played Zelda. On the playground, I played Zelda. Strangely enough, having video games to play at school between the actual school parts of school helped me focus on my classes more. Instead of day dreaming about when I’d get to play video games next, I’d walk into class feeling fresh after taking down another Zelda dungeon, and then I’d do everything the teacher needed me to do until I could play video games again. My grades started improving and my parents stopped getting as many disappointed phone calls from my teachers. This also coincided with me not eating chocolate chip cookies for lunch anymore, which also definitely helped.
So thank you to Link’s Awakening for being my first portable Zelda game, one of my favorite games ever made, and a game that rescued my academic career and also almost made me fail out of school. Thank you to Otis Spunkmeyer and Geoffrey Giraffe who went on to get married to each other, maybe. Apologies to my teachers and my parents and to the other Brian Altano here who is now in huge trouble with my dad. And happy birthday to The Legend of Zelda, a franchise that I’ll always be there for on day one, to purchase a brand new game with actual money that is no longer earned by eating chocolate chip cookies for lunch.
The Zelda Timeline – By Logan Plant
Spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Hyrule’s history has been passed down countless times from one generation to the next. In that same tradition, I didn’t discover my love for Zelda on my own: I inherited it. Just like every child with pointy ears who gets wrapped up in the never-ending battle for Hyrule, this story begins before my time. My dad played The Legend of Zelda at a friend’s house when he and my mom were in college, which led to them eventually saving to buy an NES of their own, just so they could bomb every last wall in that original 8-bit Hyrule.
Fast-forward roughly a decade to when I entered the picture, born the same year as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s launch on N64. My mom tells me I’d sit on her lap and watch my dad explore a new Hyrule, this time in 3D. Like our favorite childhood bedtime stories, I have no recollection of witnessing Link’s journey to stop Ganondorf. I’ve just always known it. This universe of talking trees and evil pigs and boys without fairies carved a home in my mind during my earliest days and hasn’t budged since.
Which is why it should come as no surprise that my first vivid memory comes from Hyrule, too. I’m four now, and my older sister and I are watching my dad fight the final boss of The Wind Waker. The very first thing I remember is Toon Link leaping into the air and plunging the Master Sword straight into Ganondorf’s skull. I was shocked: it was far and away the most violent, gruesome thing I’d ever seen. I recall walking into the living room to tell my mom what had happened, but then everything goes fuzzy again and all I’m left with is the everlasting image of Ganondorf turning to stone.
No matter where I’ve gone, I’ve taken my love for Zelda with me. Breath of the Wild came out when I was in college, and I spent launch night marathoning it on the enormous, blurry TV in the dormitory lounge as my floormates passed by and watched for a bit on their way out to the evening’s events. Once the hall was empty, and the motion-activated overhead lights went dark, there was nothing left but me and the peaceful glow of the Great Plateau. I was confused when my friends returned just a few moments later. “You’re back already?” I asked, only to learn that four hours had glided by in what felt like minutes. That was the first of dozens of long nights with Breath of the Wild, and later, Tears of the Kingdom, which still managed to hijack my sleep schedule years after the days of going to college parties were long gone. Time changes all things, but Zelda has never seemed to mind.
Zelda tells us a tale about an endless cycle of good rising up to ward off evil, and as we eagerly await its next chapter, I can’t help but wonder where I’ll be when a new 3D entry finally arrives. Maybe I’ll have a child of my own by then, and they’ll watch me take my first steps into whatever wild world Nintendo offers us next. Maybe their first memory will be something creepy or strange in a Zelda game years from now. I like to think they’ll play a new Zelda while off at college, homesick for their childhood but equally giddy to be experiencing a brand new take on Hyrule for themselves. And hopefully, they’ll always call their parents and siblings to talk about Zelda, just like I do to this day. That’s a cycle I wouldn’t mind repeating for generations to come.
Logan Plant is the host of Nintendo Voice Chat and IGN’s Database Manager & Playlist Editor. The Legend of Zelda is his favorite video game franchise of all time, and he is patiently awaiting the day Nintendo announces a brand new F-Zero. You can find new episodes of NVC every Friday on the IGN Games YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Four years after its release, Valve’s Steam Deck is still the most popular handheld PC around and for good reason. The portable gaming device is easy to use, can play most 2D games you install on it with ease, handles 3D games fairly well, and can even be modded and tweaked if you so desire. It’s a marvelous machine, and if you are here, you likely own one or are about to buy one and want some video game recommendations. Thankfully, you’ve come to the right list, my friend.
Below you’ll find the 15 best PC games to play on your Steam Deck. For this list, we tried to include a mix of “classic” Steam Deck games—yes, Vampire Survivors is on here—as well as some titles that don’t always get mentioned when talking about the system. This list also features some bigger games as well as experiences that might be perfect for killing time at a bus stop or a short train ride. Lastly, for this list, we tried to stick to games that run well on the Deck without having to make weird tweaks or install mods.
Hopefully, at least one of these games is what you were looking for and lets you enjoy your Steam Deck a little more.
Vampire Survivors
Any list of best Steam Deck games is legally obligated to include Vampire Survivors. At this point, Valve should just pay Poncle some amount of money to have Vampire Survivors pre-installed on all Steam Decks. Anyway, yeah, it’s cheap, fun, runs great, and is a perfect game for the Steam Deck. I’d say play it, but you likely already have.
Stardew Valley
Another “legally obligated” recommendation, but hey, Stardew Valley is great, and it runs like a dream on Steam Deck. And if you want to get wild, unlike the Switch port of this popular cozy slice of life farming sim, Stardew Valley on Steam Deck can be modded. You don’t need to do that to play it, to be clear, but if you want to, it is an option on Deck.
Balatro
Okay, last one of these “legally obligated” entries, but yes, Balatro is an incredible game. One of the best games released in the last few years. Playing this strange poker rogue-like with bizarre joker cards is a blast regardless of where you play. On Steam Deck, Balatro is a treat, won’t kill your battery, and takes up little room. A no-brainer to toss on your Deck.
Dave the Diver
Some of the best games for the Steam Deck are ones built around “runs.” Games built like this let you hop in for a bit, then put the console to sleep when your bus arrives or your meeting starts. Dave the Diver, being split into different days, makes it one of these perfect Steam Deck games. Also helping is Dave the Diver‘s 2D art style which the Deck can handle without breaking a sweat. It’s never been easier to catch and cook digital fish on the go.
Blue Prince
Someone told me this was their Steam Deck bedtime game, and I get it. Slowly exploring a cozy but mysterious mansion that shifts every time you visit and is filled with puzzles to solve is a perfect activity to engage in for a bit before calling it a night. Blue Prince‘s 3D visuals don’t push the Steam Deck hard, and it plays effortlessly on a gamepad, making this a fantastic way to play one of 2025’s best-reviewed games.
Dredge
For those looking for something creepy to play on their Steam Deck, but not interested in a really scary game, Dredge is a great option. Not only does Dredge run well on the Deck, but it’s yet another game divided up into days, letting you jump in for a bit of fishing in its unsettling waters without making you commit to hours of cutscenes and action. Perfect for a lunch break run or a quick bit of game time on the toilet. Look, I’m not here to judge where or how you use the Deck, okay?
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
You could probably fill up a Steam Deck with nothing but a ton of auto-shooter games that play a lot like Vampire Survivors. (In fact, there’s one more coming up on this list.) But among the many, many games that followed in Vampire Survivors‘ wake, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor is one of the best. Adding sci-fi dwarves and mining and sub-challenges to the formula helps elevate this one beyond a mere clone. It runs well on Deck, too, though its 3D visuals will eat up battery faster than Vampire Survivors.
Hades / Hades 2
At one point, this list contained separate entries for Hades and its 2025 sequel. Then the list just had one, but mentioned the other. Let’s just save some time and internet ink and combine them into one entry. Both Hades games are impeccably designed action roguelikes that feature hot Greek gods, plenty of action, and gorgeous visuals that look like the coolest animated movie ever. And both Hades and Hades 2 play like a dream on Steam Deck. You really can’t go wrong with your choice.
Sektori
Geometry Wars was a good game. What if someone made a new one? Well, they did, and it’s called Sektori, and it’s awesome on any platform you play it on. And that includes the Steam Deck, where Sektori looks and runs flawlessly while delivering fast and fluid twin-stick shooter fun. You can’t ask for much more for $15.
Elden Ring
When Elden Ring first arrived back in 2022, the Steam Deck ended up being one of the best places to play FromSoftware’s hit open-world RPG. Flash forward to today, and it’s still a damn fine way to enjoy Elden Ring. It might not look as crisp as it will on a PS5 or a high-end PC, and it will eat your battery up quickly, but that’s all worth it to have such a fantastic game playable anywhere.
Resident Evil 2
A surprising number of modern Resident Evil games run well on the Steam Deck, but I still think the remake of Resident Evil 2 might be the best one to play on Valve’s portable PC. It’s not too big, doesn’t push the system too hard, and is a great installment in the franchise. It might not be as easy to drop in and out of this game as others on the list, but Resident Evil 2 is still a great choice to play on the Deck. Just maybe leave the lights on?
Big Hops
Sure, Big Hops was just released in January, but that doesn’t change the fact that this 3D platformer heavily inspired by Mario deserves a place on this list. Not only because it’s a joyful and creative platformer about a frog with a very useful tongue, but also because it looks sharp as heck and runs perfectly at 60FPS on the Deck. The world needs more fun 3D platformers, and Big Hops is here to answer that call.
Warframe
For a few different reasons, there aren’t many big live-service online games available for the Steam Deck. So, free-to-play ninja shooter Warframe being fully playable on the device is very cool. If you’ve always wanted to slice up robots and aliens while running 70MPH in a cyber ninja suit, this is the game for you. And you can do all of that and more while killing time at the airport, assuming you have a solid wi-fi connection, as Warframe is an online-only game.
TMNT Shredder’s Revenge
A 2D pixel art brawler is just about the perfect video game for the Steam Deck, and TMNT Shredder’s Revenge is one of the best you can find on Steam. So of course we added it to this list. And for those of you going “But this is better with other people!” don’t worry. You can just connect multiple gamepads to the Steam Deck and do some portable brawlin’ with pals wherever you want. Or connect your Steam Deck to a TV and enjoy one of the best TMNT games ever made.
Megabonk
Vampire Survivors but 3D and weirder is the elevator pitch for Megabonk. And it might be one of the best things to play on a Steam Deck. Even when the hordes of enemies get massive, the game’s framerate stays steady, and it feels perfect to play on a gamepad. The world doesn’t need many more auto-shooters, but it’s nice that we got one more that’s as good and fun as Megabonk. And it’s just $10.
“Let’s play together… forever, okay?” Menherarium is a deck-building roguelite where you survive 7 days of blood-staked Chinchiro against a clingy menhera girl. Trapped and forced to gamble your blood daily in twisted dice games, use cheat items and overcome her changing rules to survive.
“———————Good morning♡ Did you sleep well?”
This is our special little room, just for you and me.
Hey… wanna play a game of Chinchiro? It’s super simple—
All you have to do is bet a little bit of your blood each time.
If you win, I’ll praise you lots! But if you lose…I’ll just sip a little bit of your blood~ ♡
Even cheating is totally fine, okay? I don’t mind
Oh!
And to make things even more fun, I made up some extra rules just for you
I’m watching every little effort you make
If you try really, really hard…
Let’s build “your ultimate deck” together I want you to enjoy this game, you know?
So make a deck that’s totally you
Let’s keep playing together… forever
Watching you struggle, squirm, and fight to survive…I love it more than anything
Good night~ Make sure you come play again tomorrow… okay?
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Enter a surreal, unsettling world that blends psychological horror with abstract storytelling.
Navigate distorted environments where reality constantly shifts and meanings are left to interpretation.
Uncover a dark narrative focused on mental states, symbolism, and emotional discomfort.
Minimalist visuals and eerie sound design work together to build constant tension.
The experience is short but intense, leaving a lasting impression through atmosphere rather than combat.
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SystemRequirements
Minimum
OS *: Windows10
Processor: IntelCorei5-7300U
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space
Support the game developers by purchasing the game on Steam
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TurnOff Your Antivirus Before Installing Any Game
1 :: Download Game 2 :: Extract Game 3 :: Launch The Game 4 :: Have Fun 🙂
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
THE ADVENTURE THAT STARTED IT ALL
Perform Rayman’s signature punch and helicopter hair glide through colorful worlds, from the Dream Forest and its unforgettable mosquito ride to Band Land’s musical chaos. Rescue the Electoons and save the world from Mr. Dark in a classic platforming adventure with a unique art style that remains as magical today as it was in the ’90s.
THE DEFINITIVE EDITION
Play the classic adventure across 5 versions (MS-DOS, PlayStation®, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance) now enhanced with an immersive, reimagined soundtrack, plus more than 120 additional levels from Rayman’s New Levels, Rayman 60 Levels, and Rayman By His Fans. And for the first time ever, experience the long-lost SNES prototype, offering a rare glimpse into how Rayman’s innovative gameplay first took shape.
A CLASSIC FOR EVERYONE
Rediscover the cult-classic gameplay or take on the challenge with new features designed to keep you in the action, including a rewind, multiple save slots, and accessibility options like infinite lives and instant level unlocks. Rogue Point
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Celebrate three decades of Rayman with a vibrant collection honoring the iconic platforming series.
Enjoy classic fast-paced gameplay filled with fluid movement, precision jumps, and colorful worlds.
Revisit memorable levels, characters, and music that defined Rayman’s legacy.
Enhanced presentation and modern touches make it welcoming for both new and returning players.
A joyful nostalgia trip that showcases why Rayman remains a timeless platforming icon.
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SystemRequirements
Minimum
OS *: Windows 10 (64 bit only)
Processor: Intel Core i3-7100 3.9 GHz AMD Ryzen3 1200 3.1 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, AMD Radeon RX-5500 XT 4GB
Storage: 4 GB available space
Support the game developers by purchasing the game on Steam
InstallationGuide
TurnOff Your Antivirus Before Installing Any Game
1 :: Download Game 2 :: Extract Game 3 :: Launch The Game 4 :: Have Fun 🙂
Saturday mornings are hopefully for not feeling hungover or beaten-up or assassinated. You see, it’s Friday as I write these words, and I’ve just been invited out for drinks in the park with one Graham Smith, former RPS EIC and nowadays, co-founder of disgraceful champagne socialist operation Jank.cool, an indie joint the rabble-rousers among you are already calling “RPS when it was good”. What’s the matter, aren’t we feeding you enough Deals posts?
This week, Lucy and Tam discuss how the AI boom is impacting gamers. Most notably, it’s holding up hardware like the Steam Machine and, allegedly, the PlayStation 6.
There’s plenty to do in the vanilla valley, but the sky is the limit once you learn how to install Stardew Valley mods. With so much community support, it’s an easy game for first-time modders to dive into, but modding can still be an intimidating task.
The modding scene for ConcernedApe’s farming sim is easily one of my favorites, and with a good primer on the basics maybe it can be one of yours, too. To help you get there, I’ll walk you through how to install Stardew Valley mods with a breakdown of SMAPI (a required framework for loading mods), popular download resources, and getting started with a mod manager.
How to install Stardew Valley mods
(Image credit: ConcernedApe)
This guide is organized into three parts. We’ll start by downloading basic Stardew Valley mod tools, then go on to installing SMAPI and the Stardrop mod manager. Players familiar with the first steps can use the navigation on the left to skip ahead, or keep on scrollin’ to start from square one.
Download basics like SMAPI and Stardrop first
You’ll need a few basic tools to install Stardew Valley mods and get them running smoothly. I strongly recommend downloading Stardrop and Content Patcher, but the Stardew Modding API (SMAPI) is the only absolute must.
To follow along with the guide, download SMAPI, Stardrop, and Content Patcher. Extract all three to a central folder for easy access.
Similar purpose to Content Patcher, but less common
Where to find Stardew Valley mods
You can download individual mods from popular hubs listed below, but get the basics above up and running before amassing any unwieldy collections.
Where to find the Stardew Valley mod folder
Your Stardew Valley mod folder should be inside of your game directory. You’ll want to have the exact folder directory handy to make sure SMAPI and Stardrop sort mods into the correct directory.
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After launching Stardew Valley at least once and installing SMAPI, you can install mods by placing them directly into the folder. All mods must be inside of their own folder inside of the mods folder, so your path looks like this: /Stardew Valley/Mods/Mod Name
You don’t need a mod manager, but I recommend using Stardrop instead of unzipping and organizing them in the folder yourself. Stardrop keeps downloads tidy and easy to troubleshoot.
How to install SMAPI (Stardew modding API)
SMAPI is the mod loading framework making all this possible—your most important piece of the process. After downloading the loader and launching Stardew Valley vanilla at least once, extract SMAPI’s contents into any directory and double click the correct bat file to install.
This process should leave you with a new mod folder and the StardewModdingAPI.exe inside the game’s main directory.
Here’s a full step-by-step on how to install SMAPI for Windows or Linux users:
Download and extract SMAPI
If modding a fresh install, launch Stardew Valley unmodded at least once
Download and extract SMAPI; the location doesn’t matter
Run the Install on Windows.bat file (or Linux)
Follow the console instructions to install SMAPI in the game directory
Next steps depend on your storefront, either Steam or GOG
Steam’s Launch Options menu (Image credit: Screenshot via PC Gamer / Andrea Shearon)
Steam users
Right click Stardew Valley from the Steam library
Under General, look for the Launch Options text box and enter:
On the Features tab, enable Custom Executables/Arguments
Click Add Another Executable
Select StardewModdingAPI.exe from the game directory
Check the Default Executable option under the modding API
How to install Stardrop mod manager
Boot up Stardrop.exe to start modding (Image credit: via PC Gamer / Andrea Shearon)
Extract the Stardrop folder anywhere on your desktop—I use my Documents folder for safekeeping—and double click Stardrop.exe to launch the mod manager for the first time. This is the tool that will install, remove, enable, or disable mods for you. It makes the process a million times easier.
Opening Stardrop for the first time
When loading Stardrop for the first time, the exe asks if you would like to “associate the NXM protocol with Stardrop” to automatically install downloads from Nexus Mods. I always do this, but it’s optional.
Yes – Automatically download and install a mod after clicking a Nexus link
No – Manually add files into Stardrop yourself
(Image credit: Screenshot via PC Gamer / Andrea Shearon (Stardrop by Pathoschild))
Configuring Stardrop directories
Navigate to View > Settings and check all three file paths for SMAPI, the Stardew Valley Mod folder, and a new Stardrop Installed Mods folder. The new addition is where Stardrop will dump your mods.
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📂 Stardrop settings
Path
Example Folder Path Setup
SMAPI
C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonStardew Valley
If you don’t use the Nexus Mods protocol, you can drag and drop zipped mods directly into Stardrop’s interface or click File > Add Mods and select the compressed file. Stardrop will unpack it and handle the rest.
With your mods loaded in Stardrop, click the box beside your new additions to enable them. If you want to disable a mod, uncheck the same box. Click Save Configs when you make any changes and restart the game.
How to install Content Patcher and Alternative Textures
You can automatically install Content Patcher through Stardrop, or visit Nexus Mods for a separate download. Content Patcher doesn’t do anything as a standalone mod, but tons of modders use it to load custom assets without altering the base game files.
Alternative Textures is similar to Content Patcher and they’re compatible with each other, but typically works through in-game items like the Paint Bucket or Scissors while providing multiple options for customization. That’s not an option with Content Patcher.
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⚖️ Content Patcher and Alternative Textures
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Content Patcher
Alternative Textures
Replaces original game file
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Limit per asset ID
Only one can be active at a time
Unlimited
Enabled via in-game item
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Should I use Content Patcher, Alternative Textures, or both?
You can use Content Patcher and Alternative Texture mods together, but I would prioritize installing Content Patcher over everything else since so many modders use it.
When downloading mods, look for abbreviations like (CP) for Content Patcher or (AT) for Alternative Textures and select the correct version(s) depending on how you want to use the retexture.
CP mods are typically good for static elements you don’t plan on changing a lot, but keep in mind you can only have one CP mod at a time for the same asset. AT mods can overwrite CP changes or each other using items and other in-game menus on the fly, so you can have multiple AT files.
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Inside the creative process behind Firenut’s handcrafted liminal horrors.
Expanded dual levels boost replayability through art and code mastery.
No-clip into the abyss. Backrooms Level X, Firenut Games’ chilling take on liminal horror, arrives on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on February 19, 2026. At the heart of this infinite nightmare is lead developer Jose Manuel Conesa Hernandez, whose creative vision transformed a viral creepypasta into a deeply immersive survival experience. Jose Manuel guided the artistic process from initial mood boards to final polish, drawing inspiration from real abandoned spaces to craft decaying yellow mazes that evoke uncanny dread. “The creative spark came from late-night sketches of warped rooms under flickering fluorescents,” says Jose Manuel. “We iterated through hundreds of concept art rounds, blending analog horror vibes with intricate entity behaviors that feel alive and unpredictable.” His hands-on approach shaped Level X‘s core loop: evade sound-hunting monsters, decode environmental puzzles from faded lore scraps, and question if escape is real or another illusion.
The creative journey was a tapestry of collaboration and iteration. The standout evolution came from programmer Fernando Fernandez and artist Jaime Jimenez, who expanded the game with two massive dual-level designs. Fernando shares: “Levels 12 & 13 form interconnected twins, dark flooded basements mirror glitchy offices. We hand-coded stealth paths and puzzle chains, layering variety through environmental interactions that reward exploration.” Jaime adds: “Artistically, Level 12 and 13 drips with darkness and environmental puzzles. Custom textures and lighting passes create moody contrasts, ensuring every room tells a fresh horror story.” Their work extended playtime by 40%, turning runs into epic voyages of discovery.
No release skips rigorous testing, and Backrooms Level X gleams thanks to QA tester David Cabrera. “We ran exhaustive playtests on every maze segment, entity patrol, and puzzle flow, dozens of full runs until I knew every shadow and safe spot by heart,” says David. “A tricky entity pathing glitch took 150-plus sessions to perfect; now it’s flawless.”
Backrooms Level Xis a labor of creative obsession, a void that stares back, born from sketches and sweat. Get it now on Xbox Store for and join our Discord for art breakdowns. Ready to wander?
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In a place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, a strange accident occurred on October 27, 1986. Everything was recorded on a VHS tape.
Enter the eerie world of Backrooms Level X, a first-person horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and surreal spaces. After a freak accident, you find yourself trapped in the Backrooms, a place where logic and reality vanish. Explore endless corridors of yellow carpet, empty rooms and areas of flickering light as you try to find a way out. But beware: you are not alone. Mysterious entities lurk in the shadows, and every sound may be the last you hear.
Immersive Exploration: Navigate an immersive environment made with unique level design. Discover hidden secrets and an immersive narrative that will draw you into the story.
Atmospheric Horror: Immerse yourself in an oppressive atmosphere with immersive sound effects and haunting graphics that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Challenges and Puzzles: Solve riddles and face challenges that will test your wits as you try to escape from the Backrooms.
Varied Environments: Backrooms Level X consists of more than 13 levels to explore. Discover the intricacies of the story and enemies, keeping each game a fresh and exciting experience.
Defiant Bosses: Get out unscathed from huge final enemies. Throughout the exploration, we will encounter gigantic bosses that we will have to defeat with our wits.
Do you have what it takes to survive in the Backrooms? The only way out is to face your fears and discover the truth behind this terrifying place. Download Backrooms Level X and begin your journey into the unknown!
IGN has verified the leaked spoilers as legitimate, but will not be reporting any details of the game’s plot or ending within its own reporting.
Capcom has now said that the posting of these videos constitutes copyright infringement, as well as generally being “an act that offends other customers.” However, the publisher seems somewhat limited in what it can actually do in response — suggesting it will simply delete the videos or issue “warnings.”
“We have found a large number of gameplay videos of Resident Evil Requiem that appear to have been obtained through illegal means,” Capcom wrote. “For the sake of our customers who are eagaerly awaiting this game, we ask that you refrain from publishing or posting gameplay videos on video streaming services or social media before the game’s release date.
“Posting gameplay footage before the release of this game is not only a copyright infringement, but also an act that offends other customers, so we will take firm action, such as deleting videos or issuing warnings, as soon as we become aware of such activity. Additionally, we also ask anyone viewing this post who happens to see the videos in question, please be careful not to watch or share it.
“Through this game, we hope to deliver a ‘story that intertwines mystery and tension’ and a ‘thrilling gaming experience that challenges unknown threats.’ We would appreciate your cooperation in not ruining the excitement for others. Thank you for your understanding.”
Resident Evil Requiem – Leon Gameplay
Resident Evil Requiem’s February 27 release date is now less than a week away — so for those still trying to avoid spoilers, there’s not too long left to wait. If you were hoping to get your hands on the bizarre Japan-only version of the game that comes with exercise equipment, however, we’re sorry to say that this has now sold out.
“After getting hands-on with a total of about four hours of Resident Evil 9 Requiem at this point, and sharing that experience with colleagues, I’m more excited for the series than I have been in recent memory,” IGN wrote after going hands-on with Resident Evil Requiem recently. “It’s the old mixed with the new, but all in a modern package with two protagonists I already like a lot.”
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
So much of what the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 does, it does right. Its build quality is outstanding, having a thickness and solidity that most wireless headsets lack. Its stretchy headband, as on pretty much all SteelSeries headsets, successfully tricked my entire skull into thinking it was lighter than it is. It’s flexible, working over Bluetooth or a 2.4GHz dongle, the latter’s USB-C connection also making it a plusher Steam Deck alternative to the Arctis GameBuds. And it sounds, both in games and music, fabulous: audio is powerful but detailed, like you could peel apart the stacked-up layers of a song mix or shooter soundscape into its individual tracks.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has teased that multiple new Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed games are on the way following the company’s recent restructuring.
Guillemot was interviewed by Variety and asked about the future of franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry now that they’re under Vantage Studios, a Creative House Tencent is also invested in.
“Under the Assassin’s Creed brand, several titles are in development, spanning both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with the ambition to further grow a community that exceeded 30 million players last year,” Guillemot teased in response. “On Far Cry, anticipation is high, and we currently have two very promising projects in development.”
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling action RPG brawler. Rise again as an Ace, an immortal warrior reborn to defend the Belfry against the darkness beyond its walls. Journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.
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Engage in the ultimate quest for self-discovery, remastered for the first time. The sacred kingdom awaits the arrival of its savior, and a lone woman named Velvet is marked by traumatic deceit. Join Velvet on her journey for vengeance, along with her cast of eccentric companions, as they sail through the archipelago which comprises the kingdom of Midgand.
Bread & Fred is a challenging co-op platformer where two players must cooperate to jump and climb to the top of a snowy mountain. Play as both Bread and Fred in their exasperating and sometimes maddening climb that requires precision with every jump. Each time you land you’ll be closer to the peak and one step closer to mastering the platforming, but your fall down the mountain will be even farther.
Grab your towels because the chillest capybara in gaming is ready for a soak! In Capy Spa, you help Pipa, a relaxation-loving capybara, push herb buckets into hot springs to prepare the perfect bath. With 30 carefully crafted levels, two charming biomes (Savanna River and Forest Onsen), and a soothing soundtrack that blends with the rising steam, every stage invites calm and thoughtful moves.
Emotional Damage Incoming! The most ridiculously epic Souls-like parody ever created meets outrageous humor in this absolutely insane action-RPG! You’re no chosen one – just a blacksmith with questionable bean-eating habits who accidentally gained ancient dragon powers. Now, you’re humanity’s last hope, and it’s time to show these evil corporations what REAL power smells like!
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death! An automatic station deep in space has sent an alarm signal and then the connection is disrupted. Your spaceship set off there to carry out reconnaissance. But all of the sudden you encounter huge forces of an unknown enemy. Now there’s no way back – you either defeat them or die. This game is a vertical scroll-shooter with numerous enemies and a gradually increasing level of complexity.
A squad of mutant kids from the hood is humanity’s last hope in this colorful, humor-packed zombie apocalypse. Blast freaky zombies with ridiculous guns, spray wild graffiti across the city, and face a monstrous Zombie Boss at the end of every mission. Each hero in the squad offers a unique playstyle: choose yours, dig the weirdest guns out of dumpsters, and enjoy the insane headshot animations.
Journey of Johann is an action-adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Make your way through levels and a boss with different challenges and obstacles. Collect goblets and secrets and beat time trials. Use your weapons as tools such as climbing, blocking hits, and defeating enemies. The game was designed with speedrunning in mind.
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Pogui
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☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Pogui – February 25 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Safely guide a lovable pup through crazy platforming stages so he can get back to his naptime! Pogui is just a little dog who wants to take a nap, but crazy stuff keeps happening around him! Guide the lovable pug through dreamlike worlds and help him get to bed. Pogui is a side-scrolling precision platformer presented in retro pixel art style. Run, jump and dash your way through colorful but hazardous levels!
UFOphilia is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore areas marked by alien phenomena. Use specialized equipment to detect, identify, and photograph aliens, but do so at your own risk… They are watching you too. Equipped with advanced tools, your mission is to detect, identify, and photograph extraterrestrials, each encounter involving unique behaviors and unpredictable dangers.
A small town in the far north goes about its life: preparing for the Festival of the New Star, decorating streets, celebrating. The festival is inseparable from a cycle that repeats month after month. And Sonya stands at its center. She’s part of a story she’s still trying to understand. A kind girl with a sharp mind and countless questions, she searches for answers among snow and lights. Sonya helps friends, makes new ones, explores hidden corners, fights spirits, and solves puzzles. She acts, hoping her actions will lead to understanding.
Buy cooking equipment, prepare delicious meals, and serve hungry customers. Upgrade your setup, read customer reviews, and expand your business to become the top fast-food joint in the city.
Golfing Over It with Alva Majo is a discouraging game about climbing a surreal mountain with a golf ball, a different take on 2017’s hit Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Experience the challenge of climbing an unyielding mountain without infuriating controls being part of that challenge. Bennett Foddy has played this game and granted it his blessing.
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation. Endure nightmarish overworlds, slash through horrific dungeons, face brutal bosses, and wield an arsenal of powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Unleash chaos, control magic, and save the village… with a flute. Manairons is a 3D action platformer game inspired by the legends of little creatures living in the Pyrenees. Help Nai face off against the landowner who has taken control of a charming village using the power of the “canut,” with magic, flute, and plenty of chaos.
Get ready for an underground adventure full of charm and strategy! In Mole Cart Mining, you guide a determined little mole riding a mine cart while rotating tracks on a hexagonal grid to create the perfect route. The goal is simple and satisfying: collect every mineral and reach the exit in style.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES
Iris has been abducted by aliens?! Finding herself on board a mysterious UFO and tasked with completing a bizarre escape game, Iris knows there’s one person who she can always count on for help: Kaname Date, Psyncer! As Date, conduct investigations, solve escape game puzzles, and Psync into the dreams of potential suspects to help Iris escape and unravel the mystery behind The Third Eye Game!
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight–a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
A total of 300 questions with easy, normal, and hard difficulties have been included. Complete problems to unlock background effects and BGM tracks. There are 3 background effects and 3 BGM tracks. Sudoku allows you to use your brain while also being soothed by the effects and BGM.
The gods of Olympus seek a mortal champion to fight against a rising darkness. Only those who endure their trials may be chosen. In Trials of Olympus, you journey through the realms of Ares, Artemis, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Each god’s domain holds three great trials — vast platforming levels filled with traps, enemies, and divine essences to recover. You cannot fight, for no weapon is yet yours. Instead, rely on agility and wit.
What if you could freely choose another life? WorldNeverland – Elnea Kingdom is a sandbox life simulation game where you can move to a fictional kingdom you’ve always dreamed of and enjoy a carefree life. Why not weave a grand story spanning generations with your own hands?
Aquamarine is a turn-based playable comic book about surviving in an alien ocean. Inspired by the psychedelic sci-fi of the ’70s & ’80s, Aquamarine combines the mystery of old-school adventure games and challenging roguelikes with elements of survival, exploration, and puzzle solving. Journey across a water world reclaimed by nature. Overcome survival and navigational challenges as you discover the planet’s lost history. Master your pod’s controls, study the ocean wildlife, and solve environmental puzzles to help you find your way home.
This game is worth every penny, and you should buy it right now, why? Firstly because the whole story was written during a livestream, which makes the story totally nonsensical! If this doesn’t convince you remember that not only do I have a gun, I also know all your secrets. This is of course a joke, I do not know your secrets, yet.
You’ve washed ashore on a mysterious island where ancient emojis have awakened — and they’re not happy to see you. This rogue-like first-person shooter throws you into wild, fast-paced combat against tiki emojis wearing carved masks and wielding primal powers. Before each run, customize your experience with crazy modifiers: make enemies bounce, wear funny hats, or unleash volcanic chaos for maximum challenge. Choose your arena — from overgrown jungles and hidden beach ruins to ancient temples filled with deadly traps — each location has its own hazards, secrets, and surprises.
Manage your mini racer car shop, sell mini cars and spare parts, and unleash your creativity with custom builds. Test drive your creations on the racetrack before putting them up for sale. Transform your shop into a haven for mini car enthusiasts and build a thriving business in the process!
Showcase your style and become a supermodel in one of the best shopping games! No matter what your fashion style may be, this shopping mall has exactly what you’re looking for! Get a fabulous new hairstyle at your favorite hair salon Chic Cuts, and dress up in the latest hot trends from our stylish shops! It’s Black Friday! The excitement is real as you race to grab the clothes you need before they vanish from the shelves! Dress up in shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories, or get expert advice from your personal shopper!
Solar Machina is a vibrant 2D pixel art platformer where you control a robot on a colorful journey through tropical landscapes filled with traps and enemies. As you progress, your robotic suit evolves, granting new movement abilities that transform how you play. With smooth controls, distinct biomes, and a nostalgic chiptune soundtrack, Solar Machina offers a satisfying blend of challenge, rhythm, and exploration that keeps engagement from start to finish.
In a realm between life and death, a confused soul seeks redemption and freedom from a past life filled with misguided choices. Playing alone or together via co-op multiplayer, command a soul in search of the exit from this dark and desolate realm. Use the environment to your advantage and avoid treacherous traps to clear 30 challenging levels of hauntingly morose pixel art.
Welcome to the untamed frontier! In Wild West Tycoon you are tasked with transforming the rugged Wild West into a thriving economic powerhouse. This low-poly style simulation game invites you to master the art of frontier entrepreneurship where every decision counts and every enterprise takes you one step closer to building a legendary empire.
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Direct Download
Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters. A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan – a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion.
Story:
The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay. Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island…
A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long. Super Battle Golf
Features:
A brand-new story that starts with a new location, new supernatural legends and a new cast of
characters. Faithful reproductions of real locations and vistas in collaboration with Mie prefecture. Investigate
stunning 360 degree backgrounds for clues.
Numerous new gameplay systems and mechanics, including a new Diving mini game.
Play as multiple characters to unravel the mystery in this supernatural visual novel.
Unearth the truth by your own hand!
Features and System Requirements:
Step into a chilling supernatural mystery set in 1980s Sumida, Tokyo, where urban legends come alive.
Experience a dark, branching narrative where every choice can drastically alter the story and characters’ fates.
Use curse-based abilities to manipulate events, uncover secrets, and survive deadly encounters.
Meet a cast of deeply written characters, each tied to eerie folklore and personal trauma.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® HD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
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Even before the game came out, it was pretty easy to guess that Nioh 3 would be a hit. From the word of mouth leading up to launch, to the well-received free demo, there was little chance the action RPG wasn’t going to be a major deal.
Today, publisher Koei Tecmo has announced that the game has officially passed over one million copies sold worldwide across PC, and PlayStation 5. This makes it the fastest in the Nioh franchise to reach this milestone.
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As a result of this fantastic launch, Nioh 3 has now pushed overall Nioh franchise sales to be over 10 million, which includes the original Nioh as well as Nioh 2. Today’s news comes just two weeks after the game arrived on PC, and PS5.
This now stands as the largest for any Nioh game on Steam, and though we don’t have insight into how well it’s doing on PS5 specifically, it still shows that the Nioh series continues to grow.
Nioh 3 builds on everything the two prior games established, and pushes the series into the semi-open-world realm, with several larger maps that each cover a period of time in Japan’s history. In our Nioh 3 review we called it “Team Ninja’s most accomplished action game, and the series’ most accessible.”
If you’re curious about the challenging and very rewarding action RPG, start with these gameplay tips, and don’t be shy to call upon a friend (or stranger) for help using our co-op guide.
Festive New Year promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 4 February*! Enjoy up to 70% off on a huge range of incredible games until 25 February. Highlighted titles include Battlefield™ 6, Black Myth: Wukong, SILENT HILL f and Forza Horizon 5.
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Current PlayStation Plus members can save 35% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.**
With PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe, get access to monthly games, exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and hundreds of games through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including hit titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Sword of the Sea and many more. Explore the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Deluxe, try select games like the epic Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Game Trials, and more.**
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Fuji TV’s series Where Did That Money Go? interviews people who had it all and lost it, like game designer Yoshiki Okamoto (Sponichi Annex via Automaton). During his years at Capcom he was producer on Final Fight and Street Fighter 2, as well as racking up credits on Darkstalkers and Resident Evil games, among others. He left to found indie studio Game Republic in 2003, which hit trouble when their American publisher Brash Entertainment went bankrupt, leaving him in debt to the tune of 1.7 billion yen (almost $US11 million).
As the interview documents, he built himself back up again with Monster Strike, a mobile gacha game that boasts more than 65 million players as of December. Now he’s a producer at Deluxe Games with a portfolio of gacha hits, an income of 1.2 billion yen per year ($US7.7 million), and a Malaysian mansion “the size of about 20 tennis courts.”
Which is why he can afford to drop 80 million yen ($US515,000) on the personal account he has in each game. “I need to understand what people who spend a lot of money on them think. I do this to make sure the people who spend the most don’t end up dissatisfied,” he said.
Surely, you may be thinking, he could just give himself an administrator account with unlimited funds and test things with that? Asked this very question on Twitter, Okamoto replied that he spent his own actual personal money because if he didn’t, “I think it’d be hard to understand users’ feelings.”
I wonder if a man who earns almost eight milly per annum has the same relationship with money as the rest of us, but maybe Okamoto gets just as upset as everyone else when his latest gacha pull doesn’t net him the particular anime girl or horse or puppet he was hoping for.
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