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Mars Evergreen

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It’s time to learn your poker hands and step inside the virtual casino, because we’re running down the best gambling games to lose some entirely fake money.

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Best gambling games – Money for nothing - VideoGamer

It’s time to learn your poker hands and step inside the virtual casino, because we’re running down the best gambling games to lose some entirely fake money.

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February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Project Genie is the new AI from Google DeepMind, and its world creation has got investors scared, but it’s still a long way off from wrecking the video games industry.

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Project Genie is out of the bottle, but it’ll be a while before Google’s AI can make anything real - VideoGamer

Project Genie is the new AI from Google DeepMind, and its world creation has got investors scared, but it’s still a long way off from wrecking the video games industry.

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February 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The Nioh 3 open world is a new step for Team Ninja, but all it did was make me wish to be reunited with the Elden Ring map and the sense of adventure it evokes.

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The Nioh 3 open world doesn’t remotely scratch that Elden Ring itch - VideoGamer

The Nioh 3 open world is a new step for Team Ninja, but all it did was make me wish to be reunited with the Elden Ring map and the sense of adventure it evokes.

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February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Nioh 3 has occasional spots of fun, but struggles to find anything worth recommending in its bland open-field design and rote approach to Soulslike design.

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Nioh 3 review - Breath of the mild - VideoGamer

Nioh 3 has occasional spots of fun, but struggles to find anything worth recommending in its bland open-field design and rote approach to Soulslike design.

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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a unique oddity, as Square Enix’s JRPG megahit is probably the only game that could have survived an adaptation this full-on.

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No other series could sustain the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy’s sheer ambition - VideoGamer

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a unique oddity and probably the only game that could have survived an adaptation this full-on.

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February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The new Fable reboot from Playground Games is making plenty of promises, but thankfully, it isn’t planning to reinvent the Fable gameplay formula.

#Fable

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The new Fable gameplay looks more like a refinement than a revolution, and that’s just perfect - VideoGamer

The Fable reboot from Playground Games is making plenty of promises, but thankfully, it isn’t planning to reinvent the Fable gameplay formula.

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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Ubisoft’s stock plummets after restructuring led the company to close studios and cancel numerous Ubisoft games, and it’s not going to stop here.

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Bad news for Ubisoft games will likely get worse as scrapped projects and studios pile up - VideoGamer

Ubisoft’s stock plummets after restructuring, studios closures, and numerous canceled games, and it’s not going to stop here.

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February 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Cairn is the new game from The Game Bakers, and it’s an excellent mountain climbing experience with more depth than Jusant and more introspection than Peak.

@thegamebakers.com #Cairn

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Gorgeous new climbing game, Cairn, is much lonelier than Peak and Death Stranding - VideoGamer

The Game Bakers' Cairn is an excellent mountain climbing experience with more depth than Jusant and more introspection than Peak.

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January 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Don’t Stop Girlypop was a breath of fresh air after being immersed in the dourness of Pathologic 3, and I’m so glad this bright pink DOOM arrived when it did.

@girlypop.net

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Don’t Stop Girlypop was a real palate cleanser after Pathologic 3 - VideoGamer

Don’t Stop Girlypop was a breath of fresh air after being immersed in the dourness of Pathologic 3, and I’m so glad this bright pink DOOM arrived when it did.

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January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

After the 2XKO console release, Caitlyn has been added to the roster of 2XKO characters, but tasteless monetization practices rear their head once more.

#2XKO

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In 2XKO, Caitlyn is free to unlock, but there’s a twisty catch - VideoGamer

After the 2XKO console release, Riot Games has added Caitlyn to the 2XKO character roster, but monetization rears its head once more.

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January 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Larian Studios' next RPG, Divinity, wants more diverse companions than the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, but they need to stand on their own two feet.

#Divinity #BaldursGate3

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These Baldur’s Gate 3 characters are memorable but flawed, here’s how Divinity can be better

Larian Studios' next RPG, Divinity, wants more diverse companions than the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, but they need to stand on their own two feet.

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January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake isn’t among Ubisoft’s cancelled games, instead being delayed, meaning more time to work on some improvements.

#AssassinsCreed #Ubisoft

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If the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake has been delayed, we should be grateful - VideoGamer

The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake isn’t among Ubisoft’s cancelled games, instead being delayed, meaning more time for improvements.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

With the 2XKO console release, we’re officially into the first season of 2XKO, and I’m begging Riot Games to please let me take a buddy online in 2XKO Duos.

#2XKO @2xko.riotgames.com

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2XKO console release is begging for couch co-op Duos - VideoGamer

The 2XKO console release officially signals the start of season 1. I'm begging Riot Games to please let me take a buddy online in Duos.

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January 24, 2026 at 4:34 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Fallout Season 2 certainly wants to dress up in Fallout New Vegas’ setting, but it doesn’t understand Fallout, at least not Obsidian’s take on it.

#Fallout #FalloutSeason2

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Fallout Season 2 feels like a meaningless echo of Fallout New Vegas - VideoGamer

Fallout Season 2 certainly wants to dress up in Fallout New Vegas’ setting, but it doesn’t understand Fallout, at least not Obsidian’s take on it.

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January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The 2XKO roster is starting a little slim, but as Riot Games adds more 2XKO characters, we can hope that they have as much weirdness as these games.

#2XKO

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2XKO roster should aspire to the weirdness of Skullgirls, Soul Calibur, and others - VideoGamer

The 2XKO roster starts a little slim, but as Riot adds more characters, we hope they match the weirdness of these games.

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January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

VideoGamer lists the ten best video game stories of all time for those looking to cry, laugh, or revel in meaningful artistic experiences.

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Best video game stories - Stories that will stay with you - VideoGamer

VideoGamer lists the ten best video game stories of all time for those looking to cry, laugh, or revel in meaningful artistic experiences.

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January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

An immense range of new games are coming out in 2026. We’ve been through all the new game announcements to bring you the most promising upcoming titles.

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New games coming in 2026 - Your guide to the biggest upcoming titles - VideoGamer

We’ve been through all the latest announcements to bring you the most anticipated games coming out in 2026.

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January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Reupping my Final Fantasy 14 subscription was a joy, but boy, if MMORPGs aren’t convoluted as hell these days, something WoW manages a little better.

#FinalFantasyXIV #FFXIV

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Restarting my Final Fantasy 14 subscription is like riding the world's most complex bike - VideoGamer

Reupping my Final Fantasy 14 subscription was a joy, but boy, if MMORPGs aren’t convoluted as hell these days.

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January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system turns survival into something more cerebral, creating a punishing game like a Dark Souls set in Silent Hill.

@icepicklodge.bsky.social #Patholgic3

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The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system has me in a vice grip - VideoGamer

The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system turns survival into something more cerebral, creating a punishing game.

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January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Riot Games has an opportunity to make a stacked 2XKO roster, but it’s hard to be excited for this fighter when I have to pay for each of the 2XKO characters. #2XKO

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Riot Games’ starting 2XKO characters roster feels miserly - VideoGamer

Riot Games has an opportunity to make a stacked 2XKO roster, but it’s hard to be excited when I have to pay for some 2XKO characters.

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January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

While companies like Microsoft push for generative AI, increasing RAM costs caused by the AI bubble pose a serious danger to the video game ecosystem.

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Increasing RAM costs and a push for generative AI might be killing AAA video games - VideoGamer

While companies like Microsoft push for generative AI, increasing RAM costs caused by the AI bubble pose a serious danger to the video game ecosystem.

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January 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

The Warhammer 40k universe is as wide as it is deep, allowing for the best Warhammer 40k games to tell all manner of grimdark stories from varied genres.

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Best Warhammer 40k games - Top titles to satisfy your grimdark needs - VideoGamer

The Warhammer 40k universe is as wide as it is deep, allowing for the best Warhammer 40k games to tell all manner of grimdark stories.

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January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Highguard is just around the corner, and we’ve not gotten much news, but VideoGamer has suspicions as to what the PvP shooter has in store.

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The Highguard release date is almost here, but what can we expect when the devs have told us so little? - VideoGamer

Highguard is just around the corner, and we’ve not gotten much news, but VideoGamer has suspicions as to what the PvP shooter has in store.

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January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM

Mars Evergreen

@mevergreen.bsky.social

Sony AI has opened up a whole new era of video game censorship with its new patent, potentially creating troubling new problems for developers and consumers.

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