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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 15h

HUGE Disney Dreamlight Valley 2025 Showcase reveals Wishblossom Ranch details, new character confirmations, and 2026 road map tease
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HUGE Disney Dreamlight Valley 2025 Showcase reveals Wishblossom Ranch details, and 2026 road map

The Disney Dreamlight Valley 2025 Showcase revealed the next characters coming via free updates, as well as details about Wishblossom Ranch.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 1d

My favorite 4x strategy game is getting a third expansion pass, starting with vampire rulers
#AgeofWonders4
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My favorite 4x strategy game is getting a third expansion pass, starting with vampires

Expansion Pass 3 will feature three major DLC packs launching next year for Age of Wonders 4, as well as one minor pack available now.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 1d

"This partnership allows us to meet youth where they are, using play as a powerful way to teach and practice the habits that strengthen mental health and well-being."
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Proof Positive provides $755k grant to fund digital health games for autistic youth

Non-profit organization Proof Positive has provided a $755,000 grant to the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth to evaluate and create digital health games specifically aimed at autistic youth. The...

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 2d

Learn how to code with Overwhelmingly Positive automation sim, available on Steam
#TheFarmerWasReplaced
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Learn how to code with Overwhelmingly Positive automation sim

The Farmer Was Replaced is a farming automation sim and idle game where players learn to code their drones to harvest resources.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 2d

Retro-inspired platformer remaster Yooka-Re-Playlee out now on PC, PS5, Switch 2, and XSX; physical edition coming in December
#YookaRePlaylee
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Retro-inspired platformer remaster Yooka-Re-Playlee out now

The cutely named remaster of Yooka-Laylee is an open world 3D platformer starring Yooka, a chameleon, and Laylee, his bat companion.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

Adventure with the Peanuts gang in Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, out now
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Adventure with the Peanuts gang in Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, out now

GameMill Entertainment and Cradle Games have released all-ages adventure game, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, on PC and consoles.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming from active players around the world
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ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released their 2025 Global Power of Play report.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 3d

PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed — dropping later this month!
#PowerWashSimulator
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PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed

FuturLab has announced the release date for highly anticipated sequel, PowerWash Simulator 2.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Nature Board Game Review: a v2.0 of Evolution featuring faster play times, better rules, and a tighter balance.
#Nature
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Nature Board Game Review

Nature review: a brilliant redesign and 2.0 improvement to the classic board game, Evolution, and an excellent digital adaptation.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Slime Rancher 2 Review: The long-awaited sequel naturally goes bigger: a larger world, more slimes, a bigger ranch, more upgrades, and lots of decorating.
But, bigger isn't necessarily better.
#SlimeRancher
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Slime Rancher 2 Review

Slime Rancher 2 Review: Bigger in every way, but not necessarily better than the original.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 4d

Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore
#StrangeSeed
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Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore

Chronicle Games and indie developer Slug Disco announced a release date for Strange Seed, an action-RPG inspired by Spore.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Adventure with the Peanuts gang in Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, out now
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Adventure with the Peanuts gang in Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, out now

GameMill Entertainment and Cradle Games have released all-ages adventure game, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, on PC and consoles.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Retro-inspired platformer remaster Yooka-Re-Playlee out now on PC, PS5, Switch 2, and XSX; physical edition coming in December
#YookaRePlaylee
pixelkin.org/2025/10/10/r...

Retro-inspired platformer remaster Yooka-Re-Playlee out now

The cutely named remaster of Yooka-Laylee is an open world 3D platformer starring Yooka, a chameleon, and Laylee, his bat companion.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 5d

Pokémon! Kirby! Dragon Quest! Metroid Prime! If you have a Switch 2, or plan on getting one, check out the biggest Switch 2 game releases coming this Fall
#Switch2
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All the big Switch 2 game releases coming this Fall

Here are the biggest game releases still to come in 2025 if you own a Nintendo Switch 2 — or plan on getting one.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 6d

Nature Board Game Review: a v2.0 of Evolution featuring faster play times, better rules, and a tighter balance.
#Nature
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Nature Board Game Review

Nature review: a brilliant redesign and 2.0 improvement to the classic board game, Evolution, and an excellent digital adaptation.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 7d

ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming from active players around the world
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ESA Global Power of Play Report reveals mental, social, and educational benefits to gaming

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released their 2025 Global Power of Play report.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 7d

New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers and organizers in the gaming industry
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New Mental Health Awareness workshops aimed at Community Managers in the gaming industry

Safe In Our World has announced new Mental Health Workshops designed to help Community Managers, and other organizers in the gaming space.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed — dropping later this month!
#PowerWashSimulator
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PowerWash Simulator 2 release date revealed

FuturLab has announced the release date for highly anticipated sequel, PowerWash Simulator 2.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 8d

TwitchCon's 10th anniversary to feature Games for Love charity drive
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TwitchCon's 10th anniversary to feature Games for Love charity drive

Nonprofit charity Games For Love will feature a busy series of events during TwitchCon's 10th Anniversary

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 9d

Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore
#StrangeSeed
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Strange Seed is an evolution-themed action-RPG inspired by Spore

Chronicle Games and indie developer Slug Disco announced a release date for Strange Seed, an action-RPG inspired by Spore.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 9d

#Sonic wins the gold with official Olympic Games partnership
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Sonic wins the gold with official Olympic Games partnership

The Sega Corporation has announced an official licensing partnership with the Olympic Games, adding Sonic to art and merchandise.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 9d

Slime Rancher 2 Review: The long-awaited sequel naturally goes bigger: a larger world, more slimes, a bigger ranch, more upgrades, and lots of decorating.
But, bigger isn't necessarily better.
#SlimeRancher
pixelkin.org/2025/10/03/s...

Slime Rancher 2 Review

Slime Rancher 2 Review: Bigger in every way, but not necessarily better than the original.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 10d

Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games
#SteamSale
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Steam Autumn Sale 2025: The best deals on our favorite games

From stealth strategy games to humorous management sims, here are our favorite deals of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 10d

SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, out now on PC and consoles
#Nickelodeon
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SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles, Katara, and more join forces in action-RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a kid-friendly action-RPG starring several famous Nickelodeon characters from prominent cartoons.

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Pixelkin @pixelkin.org · 10d

Anime life sim Starsand Island gets a release date, and a free demo
#StarsandIsland
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Anime life sim Starsand Island gets a release date, and a free demo

During the annual Tokyo Game Show, Seed Lab revealed a new trailer for upcoming life sim, Starsand Island, along with a release date.

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