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LumenTale: Memories of Trey Launches May 26
NewsMar 10, 2026

LumenTale: Memories of Trey Launches May 26

Team 17 and Beehive Studios announced LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a monster‑collector RPG launching on May 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game features roughly 140 Animon species spanning 13 elemental types, captured using a Holoken device. Players can...

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Q Collection Launches May 21
NewsMar 10, 2026

Q Collection Launches May 21

Aksys Games announced that Q Collection, a puzzle anthology featuring Q REMASTERED, Q2 HUMANITY and Q with VTUBERS, will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 21 for $29.99. The bundle offers over 1,800 gravity‑based puzzles across single‑player and up‑to‑four‑player modes. Pre‑orders are already live through...

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Castle of Alchemists Coming to PS5, Switch in Late 2026
NewsMar 10, 2026

Castle of Alchemists Coming to PS5, Switch in Late 2026

Game Source Entertainment and Team Machiavelli announced that Castle of Alchemists will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in late 2026. The title debuted in Early Access on PC in May 2023 and received its full PC release in April 2025. The game blends...

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Dungeon Stalkers to End Service on June 9
NewsMar 10, 2026

Dungeon Stalkers to End Service on June 9

ONEUNIVERSE announced that its free‑to‑play dungeon crawler Dungeon Stalkers will cease operations on June 9, 2026. The game entered Early Access on August 13, 2025 and launched fully on October 28, 2025, with a planned but unreleased PS5 version. In‑app purchases and DLC sales were suspended...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Shipments and Digital Sales Top Two Million
NewsMar 9, 2026

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Shipments and Digital Sales Top Two Million

Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has surpassed two million units in combined shipments and digital sales worldwide. The remake launched on August 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC, moving one million copies on its...

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Falcom Announces Dragon Slayer Project for Console
NewsMar 9, 2026

Falcom Announces Dragon Slayer Project for Console

Falcom announced the "Dragon Slayer Project," a tentatively titled console effort to mark its 45th anniversary. The company provided no details on genre, platform, or release schedule, directing fans to a teaser website instead. The announcement revisits the historic Dragon...

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G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Announced for Switch, PC
NewsMar 9, 2026

G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Announced for Switch, PC

Japanese publisher G‑MODE announced that its Archives+ line will re‑release the 2006 mobile RPG Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on PC via Steam in Japan. The title, originally a feature‑phone...

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South of Midnight for PS5, Switch 2 Launches March 31
NewsMar 6, 2026

South of Midnight for PS5, Switch 2 Launches March 31

Compulsion Games announced that its third‑person action‑adventure South of Midnight will debut on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31. The title originally launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 8, 2025. A special Weaver’s...

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Soulmask Launches April 10 Alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’
NewsMar 6, 2026

Soulmask Launches April 10 Alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’

Survival sandbox title Soulmask exits Early Access on April 10, launching on Steam and Epic for PC. The full release adds three new modes—Survival, Tribe, and Warrior—plus systems like Tribesmen Position, Unlimited Build, Tribe Upgrade, and Custom Boss Challenges. Simultaneously,...

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Go Home Annie: An SCP Game for PS5, Xbox Series Launches March 31
NewsMar 5, 2026

Go Home Annie: An SCP Game for PS5, Xbox Series Launches March 31

Go Home Annie: An SCP Game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 31, 2026, accompanied by a free update that aligns the PC version with the console build. The title originally debuted on PC in December 2024 and...

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RUINER 2 Announced for PC
NewsMar 5, 2026

RUINER 2 Announced for PC

Reikon Games unveiled RUINER 2, a cooperative action‑RPG sequel to its 2017 title, targeting PC gamers on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game expands the original’s top‑down shooter with a novel Shell system, allowing players to control up to...

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The Relic: First Guardian Coming to Switch 2 in 2026
NewsMar 5, 2026

The Relic: First Guardian Coming to Switch 2 in 2026

The Relic: First Guardian, a dark‑fantasy action RPG from Project Cloud Games and Perp Games, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 after its initial launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 26. The announcement highlights the title...

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Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for Xbox Series Launches March 26
NewsMar 5, 2026

Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for Xbox Series Launches March 26

The Xbox Series version of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is set for a March 26 launch, bringing the full PC experience—including five extra campaigns, eight scenarios, and daily challenges—to console players. Publisher Frosty Pop and developer Strange Scaffold announced the release alongside...

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Bloomberg: Sony Interactive Entertainment to No Longer Release Big PS5 Games on PC
NewsMar 4, 2026

Bloomberg: Sony Interactive Entertainment to No Longer Release Big PS5 Games on PC

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will cease porting its major single‑player PlayStation 5 titles to PC, keeping games like Ghost of Yotei and the upcoming Saros console‑exclusive. Online‑only titles such as Marathon will still be available on Windows, while externally published...

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THE CUBE, SAVE US Launches in Early Access on March 18
NewsMar 4, 2026

THE CUBE, SAVE US Launches in Early Access on March 18

THE CUBE, SAVE US, developed by XLGAMES, entered Early Access on Steam on March 18. The game blends extraction‑style survival with close‑combat focus, set in a post‑apocalyptic world where players navigate 27 modular cube fragments. Each cube gate reshapes the environment—downtown...

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Hydroneer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 8
NewsMar 2, 2026

Hydroneer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 8

Hydroneer, the mining‑and‑automation sandbox hit, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on May 8, six years after its PC debut. The console version retains the original gameplay while adding controller‑optimized UI and four‑player couch co‑op. Over a million copies have sold...

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Nacon Connect 2026 Postponed to May
NewsMar 2, 2026

Nacon Connect 2026 Postponed to May

Nacon announced that its flagship Nacon Connect event, originally slated for March 4, has been pushed to May. The postponement follows the publisher’s recent filing for insolvency and a request to open judicial reorganization proceedings. In its statement, Nacon said the...

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Rumor: Starfield Coming to PS5 on April 7
NewsMar 2, 2026

Rumor: Starfield Coming to PS5 on April 7

A reliable leaker claims Bethesda will bring its flagship RPG Starfield to PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, with both standard and Premium editions offered in physical retail. Pre‑orders are slated to begin March 18. The game originally launched on Xbox Series X|S...

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Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau Coming to Switch 2 in 2026
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau Coming to Switch 2 in 2026

Japanese horror action title Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is set for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2026, announced by publisher AMATA Games and developer Noto Muteki. The game originally debuted on PC via Steam in October 2024 and later arrived...

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PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 7
NewsFeb 27, 2026

PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 7

Lynxbyte Games and Mostly Games announced that PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 7, following its PC debut on Steam a year earlier. The 2D narrative‑driven platformer features a...

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WorldNeverland: Daily Life in the Elnea Kingdom Coming to PS4 in March
NewsFeb 26, 2026

WorldNeverland: Daily Life in the Elnea Kingdom Coming to PS4 in March

Althi announced that its sandbox life‑simulation *WorldNeverland: Daily Life in the Elnea Kingdom* will arrive on PlayStation 4 in March 2026. The title originally debuted on Android in 2015 and later expanded to iOS, Switch, PC and Xbox Series, making this...

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SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Coming to Switch on June 25
NewsFeb 26, 2026

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Coming to Switch on June 25

Hyper Real and Safe Havn Studio announced that SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim will arrive on Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, following its May 29, 2025 PC debut. The Japanese release offers both a standard edition at ¥3,960 and a...

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Dark Auction – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Dark Auction – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced

Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames announced Dark Auction – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, slated for release on June 11. The mystery adventure, originally launched worldwide on January 29 for PS5, Switch, and PC, will be available in Japan at ¥6,040 for the physical copy...

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Neverness to Everness Launches April 23 in China, April 29 Worldwide
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Neverness to Everness Launches April 23 in China, April 29 Worldwide

Neverness to Everness, a supernatural open‑world RPG from Hotta Studio, will launch on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS and Android on April 23 in China and April 29 worldwide. The title offers full cross‑platform play and is published by Perfect World Games. Pre‑registration is...

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New Version of Original Final Fantasy VII for PC Now Available
NewsFeb 24, 2026

New Version of Original Final Fantasy VII for PC Now Available

Square Enix launched an updated PC version of the original Final Fantasy VII on Steam and GOG for $11.99. Existing Steam owners receive the upgrade at no extra cost, while the older 2013 Edition remains accessible but is no longer purchasable....

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Marvel’s Wolverine Launches September 15
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Marvel’s Wolverine Launches September 15

Marvel’s Wolverine, an original action‑adventure starring Logan, is set to launch on September 15, 2026 exclusively for PlayStation 5. The title is developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Marvel’s Spider‑Man series, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment in...

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Overwatch Rush Announced for iOS, Android
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Overwatch Rush Announced for iOS, Android

Blizzard announced Overwatch Rush, a top‑down hero shooter crafted from the ground up for iOS and Android. The title is in early development and currently undergoing a limited geo test in select regions. Gameplay focuses on fast‑paced, bite‑sized sessions with...

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Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Announced for PS5, Xbox Series
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Announced for PS5, Xbox Series

Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, an anime‑styled World War II tank simulation, was announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with a slated 2026 launch. The definitive console version bundles the original game with three bonus content packs, adding iconic tanks such as the...

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Koei Tecmo to Transfer Part of Team NINJA to Gust
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Koei Tecmo to Transfer Part of Team NINJA to Gust

Koei Tecmo announced a suite of organizational changes effective April 1, moving Team NINJA’s Division 1 to its sister studio Gust and renaming it Gust Division 2. The remaining Team NINJA Division 2 will be reorganized into two distinct divisions, while the IP Business and Marketing...

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Delayed to Unannounced Date
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Delayed to Unannounced Date

Dragami Games announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, originally slated for March 26, 2026, has been delayed to an unspecified date. The postponement stems from significant updates required for both the new Switch 2 build and the...

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DYPING: ESCAPE Launches March 13
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DYPING: ESCAPE Launches March 13

DYPING: ESCAPE, the horror‑typing sequel from Heaviside Creations, will debut on PC via Steam on March 13 at $9.99, published by PLAYISM. The title builds on a free Unityroom hit that amassed over 500,000 plays, adding a deeper narrative and...

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MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Delayed to April 16
NewsFeb 23, 2026

MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Delayed to April 16

PlaySide Publishing and indie studio Fumi Games have pushed the launch of their noir‑style first‑person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire from March 19 to April 16, 2026. The title will ship on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The companies cite the need for extra...

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Ubisoft Appoints New Assassin’s Creed Brand Leadership Team
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Ubisoft Appoints New Assassin’s Creed Brand Leadership Team

Ubisoft’s Vantage Studios has installed a new three‑person leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Martin Schelling will oversee overall brand strategy, Jean Guesdo will direct creative content, and Francois de Billy will champion production excellence. All three bring...

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Ufotable Teases Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Collaboration Reveal on April 3
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Ufotable Teases Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Collaboration Reveal on April 3

Animation studio ufotable released a teaser trailer announcing a collaboration with Bandai Namco’s Tales of series to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The reveal is scheduled for April 3, 2026. Tales of first launched on December 15, 1995 and has since spawned multiple games and...

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Retires, Xbox President Sarah Bond Resigns [Update]
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Retires, Xbox President Sarah Bond Resigns [Update]

Microsoft Gaming announced that longtime CEO Phil Spencer will retire on February 23, and Xbox president Sarah Bond has resigned. Asha Sharma, formerly head of CoreAI and with experience at Instacart and Meta, will take over as CEO, while Matt Booty...

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NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Top 10 Million; “NieR: Automata to Be Continued…”
NewsFeb 20, 2026

NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Top 10 Million; “NieR: Automata to Be Continued…”

Square Enix announced that worldwide shipments and digital sales of *NieR: Automata* have topped 10 million units, a milestone reached after the game’s 2017 launch across PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and later Switch. The figure surpasses the nine‑million reported in December 2024, reflecting...

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DAMON and BABY ‘Braving the Unexplored: Making of’ Video
NewsFeb 20, 2026

DAMON and BABY ‘Braving the Unexplored: Making of’ Video

Arc System Works published an 11‑minute behind‑the‑scenes video titled “Braving the Unexplored: Making of” for its upcoming action title Damon and Baby. The footage walks viewers through concept art, motion‑capture sessions, and the game’s combat system design. Developers also discuss...

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World War I Human Drama The Caribou Trail Announced for PS5, PC
NewsFeb 19, 2026

World War I Human Drama The Caribou Trail Announced for PS5, PC

Unreliable Narrators announced The Caribou Trail, a first‑person adventure set during World I’s Gallipoli campaign, for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. The game emphasizes the human side of war, focusing on friendship, folklore, and psychological horror rather than combat scores. Players...

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Midsummer Studios to Shut Down
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Midsummer Studios to Shut Down

Midsummer Studios, founded in May 2024 by veterans of Civilization, XCOM and The Sims, announced it will shut down in February 2026. Co‑founder Jake Solomon expressed pride in building the studio and delivering a single title, Burbank. The game, described as a...

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Gecko Gods Launches April 16
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Gecko Gods Launches April 16

Gecko Gods, a puzzle‑platformer from indie studio Inresin, is set to launch on April 16 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, under the Super Rare Originals label. The game follows an adorable gecko navigating sun‑lit ruins, lush caves,...

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Emberville – Convergence Games Showcase ’26 Trailer
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Emberville – Convergence Games Showcase ’26 Trailer

Cygnus Cross released a new trailer for Emberville, showcasing fresh gameplay and announcing a high‑profile addition to its voice cast. Actor Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin’s Creed Origins, joins the roster, while Alex Jordan returns as both core cast member...

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Tag-Team Fighting-Infused RPG A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced for PC
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Tag-Team Fighting-Infused RPG A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced for PC

Montreal studio BadRez Games announced A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, a PC‑only JRPG that merges narrative‑driven storytelling with tag‑team fighting mechanics. Players control teenage martial artist Maya and wolf‑man Mindara, switching between them in real‑time combat that rewards bond‑based combo upgrades. The...

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Armatus Limited-Time Demo for PC Launches February 23
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Armatus Limited-Time Demo for PC Launches February 23

Counterplay Games and publisher Fictions announced a limited‑time demo for their roguelite third‑person shooter Armatus, debuting on PC via Steam on February 23 as part of Steam Next Fest 2026. The demo runs through March 2, giving players a taste of the...

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PC Building Simulator 2 Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on February 26
NewsFeb 16, 2026

PC Building Simulator 2 Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on February 26

PC Building Simulator 2, originally released for PC in October 2022, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on February 26, 2026. The announcement comes from Epic Games Publishing and developer Spiral House. The game brings its detailed PC‑building career and free‑build modes...

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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Creative Director Shutaro Ida Dies at Age 52
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Creative Director Shutaro Ida Dies at Age 52

Shutaro Ida, the creative director of the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, died at age 52 after a 1.5‑year battle with cancer, ArtPlay announced. Ida previously directed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and contributed to major titles such as Castlevania...

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Layers of Fear 3 Announced
NewsFeb 15, 2026

Layers of Fear 3 Announced

Bloober Team unveiled Layers of Fear 3 during a 10th‑anniversary livestream, celebrating a decade since the original 2016 release. The teaser revealed no platform or launch date, emphasizing the title’s continuation rather than specifics. CEO Piotr Babieno highlighted the series’ focus...

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The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince for PC Launches March 11
NewsFeb 13, 2026

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince for PC Launches March 11

NIS America announced the PC launch of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on March 11 via Steam. The adventure game originally debuted on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PS Vita in 2018 and later reached iOS and Android. The PC version...

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AI LIMIT DLC ‘Eirene’s Furnace of War’ Announced
NewsFeb 13, 2026

AI LIMIT DLC ‘Eirene’s Furnace of War’ Announced

CE‑Asia and SenseGames announced the AI LIMIT DLC “Eirene’s Furnace of War,” slated for release on March 27. The expansion continues Blader Arrisa’s story, introducing a new Temple of War area, a mysterious boss, and reworked classic bosses with tougher mechanics. It...

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Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 Now Available via Steam
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 Now Available via Steam

Capcom has added the classic survival‑horror titles Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 to its Steam catalog, offering both games at a launch‑only price of $4.99. The 50 percent discount runs until February 26, 2026, mirroring a similar release on GOG earlier this year. The...

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