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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · Dec 5
Welcome to GameObserver!

We're a group of games journalists that came together to create a new home for human-only video game journalism. No AI writing or images here, ever.

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It's only been a few hours since launch, but Highguard's reviews aren't looking good

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Highguard Debuts With “Mostly Negative” Steam Reviews
Highguard is finally here, and just a few hours since launch the game already has over 6,000 reviews on Steam - and they’re not loo
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January 26, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Axel looks back on three D&D games that have been recently re-released for modern systems. Do they still hold up today?

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Retrospective: Three Faces of D&D
Before Baldur’s Gate III, there were a lot of D&D video games in the early 2000s, and then nothing for almost 20 years. What happened?
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January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Victor cautiously recommends narrative deduction puzzle game, TR-49, by inkle.

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January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Deadlock’s Old Gods, New Blood update adds six new heroes, a new game mode and more quality of life fixes.

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Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood Update Adds New Heroes, Game Mode And More
Deadlock’s Old Gods, New Blood update adds six new heroes, a new game mode and more quality of life fixes.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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The release of Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Switch 2 Edition pushed it to the top spot on Famitsu's sales chart

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Famitsu: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Debuts #1
It’s time for another weekly Famitsu sales chart, covering the most popular games in Japan last week. Animal Crossing’s Switch 2 Edition took number one.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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It's time for a #Giveaway ! We've got a Steam code for indie management survival game This War of Mine, which ranked on our Best Indie Games of All Time list that you can read here: t.co/sbwyEUyZAK ! Make sure you're following us and quote this with your favorite indie game to enter!
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Tim recommends Metroidvania, MIO: Memories in Orbit, by Douze Dixièmes and @focus-entmt.com.

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January 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Axel recommends grand strategy game, Terra Invicta, by Pavonis Interactive and @hoodedhorse.bsky.social.

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January 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Thunder Lotus' latest game 33 Immortals is finally coming to Steam this summer!

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33 Immortals Is Coming To Steam This Summer
Thunder Lotus Games are finally bringing 33 Immortals to Steam, and it’s coming this summer - complete with all previous content updates.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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We wanted to shine a light on some of the best indie games we played in 2025 that are lesser known:

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Our Favorite 2025 Hidden Gems
We want to shine a light on some of the best indie games we’ve played this year that are lesser known.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Marathon is already a top-selling game on Steam through just pre-orders.

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Marathon Becomes Global Steam Top Seller As Pre-Orders Go Live
Pre-orders are open for Bungie’s upcoming Marathon, and after less than 24 hours the game is already on Steam’s global top sellers list.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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We're a week away from Highguard's launch, and the team's silence is deafening.

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Highguard Allegedly Launches Next Week, Despite Studio Silence
Wildlight Entertainment’s debut game Highguard is meant to launch in just one week, and the studio has still remained radio silent on the game following its reveal.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Marathon is launching on March 5 (and Xbox leaked it early).

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Marathon Launches March 5, Announced Following Xbox Leak
An Xbox Community page leaked Marathon’s release date early, but it’s now official. Marathon is releasing on March 5, with a new pre-order trailer live now too.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Is roguelike deckbuilder, Hungry Horrors by @clumsybearstudio.com, worth picking up in Early Access?

Check out Victor's review below!

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Hungry Horrors Early Access Review - Next-level Food Fighting
Hungry Horrors is a roguelike card battler due to release in Early Access and is developed and published by Clumsy Bear Studio
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January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Is survival action RPG, Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira by Shed of Ideas, worth picking up in Early Access?

Check out Victor's review below!

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Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira Early Access Review
Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira is a survival action RPG developed and published by Shed of Ideas, and is due to launch into Early Access.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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A new Life is Strange game will be revealed on January 20!

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New Life Is Strange Game Reveal Set For January 20
Life is Strange is back, with a new game set to be revealed on January 20 - and a leaked PEGI listing might give us a clue what the game is about.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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And our top 10 indie games of all time, as voted by our staff! Full list of our top 100: t.co/sbwyEUyZAK

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10. Spiritfarer (2020) Developed and published by Thunder Lotus A screenshot of the main character fishing in Spiritfarer Spiritfarer is a cozy management game following themes of death. 9. Return of the Obra Dinn (2018) Developed and published by Lucas Pope (3909) 8. Undertale (2015) Developed and published by Toby Fox 7. Stardew Valley (2016) Developed and published by ConcernedApe 6. Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) Developed and published by Team Cherry 5. Disco Elysium (2019) Developed and published by ZA/UM A screenshot of the main character waking up in the opening of Disco Elysium. You play an amnesiac detective with a murder to solve in RPG, Disco Elysium. 4. What Remains of Edith Finch (2017) Developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive 3. Hades (2020) Developed and published by Supergiant GamesBest video game consoles 2. Hollow Knight (2017) Developed and published by Team Cherry 1. Outer Wilds (2019) Developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive
January 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Full list as voted by our staff: t.co/sbwyEUyZAK

@blacksaltgames.com @team17.com @annapurna.com @cuphead.bsky.social @hellocakebread.bsky.social @goldenidol.bsky.social @localthunk.com @playstack.com @maddymakesgames.com @panic.com @megacrit.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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The new "streamlined progression" options will be added to PC and PS5 versions of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade next week!

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Bringing Streamlined Progression To PS5 And PC
To coincide with the Xbox and Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the PS5 and PC releases will be updated to include the new streamlined progression system.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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As voted by our staff, our Top 100 Indie Games! Full list: gameobserver.com/gameobserver...

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100. Overcooked! (2016) Developed by Ghost Town Games and published by Team17 99. Coffee Talk (2020) Developed and published by Toge Productions 98. Untitled Goose Game (2019) Developed by House House and published by Panic 97. Death’s Door (2021) Developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital 96. Paradise Killer (2020) Developed by Kaizen Game Works and published by Fellow Traveller 95. A Hat in Time (2017) Developed by Gears for Breakfast and published by Gears for Breakfast and Humble Games 94. Ball X Pit (2025) Developed by Kenny Sun and Friends and published by Devolver Digital 93. Star Birds (2025) Developed and published by Toukana Interactive and Kurzgesagt 92. Tiny Bookshop (2025) Developed by neoludic games and published by Skystone Games and 2P Games 91. Colossal Cave (2023) Developed and published by Cygnus Entertainment
January 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Mateusz recommends 3D platformer, Big Hops, by Luckshot Games.

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January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Don't miss these unknown indie gems dropping this January! From platformers to survival to shop simulators, these indie games have got you covered.
5 Indie Gems You Don’t Want To Miss In January 2026
It’s a new year, and that means only one thing – new games! And New Year’s Resolutions of course. To play more indie games. With January relatively dry for AAA titles, it’s the perfect time to try out...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Along with assuring there will be no generative AI art used in Divinity, the CEO of Larian Studios said "we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"

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Larian Studios CEO Says Divinity Will Not Use Generative AI Art
The CEO of Larian Studio, Swen Vincke, has clarified that the studio will no longer use generative AI artwork in the development of concept art for Divinity.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Fortnite is having a South Park crossover, and we're gonna have ourselves a time

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South Park Coming To Fortnite Later This Week
South Park’s collaboration with Fortnite is coming this Friday, as Epic Games release their first official teaser image for the crossover - with a secret detail.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Victor recommends horror FPS, Hell of Fear: Mind Breach, by Abyss Assembly and @gamedevist.bsky.social

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January 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM