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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 1h
After five years in Early Access, we recommend open world survival crafter, Valheim, by Iron Gate and Coffee Stain Publishing. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/valheim-revi...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 12h
Death and loss is inevitable. But how do we meet this painful truth? Clare asked herself, and other gamers, about that healing process. gameobserver.com/gaming-throu...
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Gaming Through Grief: A Reflection On Video Games And Loss
Death and loss is inevitable. But how do we meet this painful truth? Gamers reflect on their own experiences and what it means to heal for them.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16h
We recommend diving into Port Of Jumanah, an action-roguelike by Red Dunes Games and Agate. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/port-of-juma...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16h
We recommend auto-battling roguelike, Packed Lair, by Fables of Wits and Mystic Forge. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/packed-lair-...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17h
Is this like Flappy Bird, but in 3D? Ruby tried out the demo for Birdflop, a 3D bird-flopping platformer by Bright Corners. Check out her thoughts below! gameobserver.com/birdflop-imp...
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Birdflop Impressions – Like Flappy Bird, But Actually Fun
GameObserver's Ruby reviews the demo for Bright Corners' new 3D plaformer Birdflop. Bizarre and wildly fun in equal measure.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18h
We recommend fantasy farming sim, Dragon Shelter, by Wild Forest Studio and @curvegames.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/dragon-shelt...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We recommend roguelite tower defense game, Emberward, by @refichl.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/emberward-re...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We cautiously recommend sci-fi puzzle adventure, Rivage, by Exnilo Studio and Raw Fury. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/rivage-revie...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's easy to see why people are comparing Exodus to Mass Effect, but it may be damaging to people's expectations of the game when it launches in April 2027. gameobserver.com/opinion-let-...
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Opinion: Let Exodus Be Exodus | GameObserver
Exodus is already being compared to Mass Effect, and those comparisons risk shaping expectations before the game has a chance to prove itself.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Final Fantasy's creator was apparently quite enthusiastic about game development, even while he was still working part-time at Square gameobserver.com/final-fantas...
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Final Fantasy Creator Was Chewing Out Square Devs Before He Was Even A Full-Time Employee
Fellow Final Fantasy developer Katsuhisa Higuchi recalls his 'scary' first encounter with Hironobu Sakaguchi during Square's early days.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
With these five games, September might have you shelving some of those AAA blockbusters out this month. What a shame. gameobserver.com/five-indie-g...
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Five Indie Gems You Don't Want To Miss In September 2026 | GameObserver
With these five games, September might have you shelving some of those AAA blockbusters this month. What a shame.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In preparation for the newly announced Katsuhisa Higuchi-led Eternal Anima, the creators of the influential Xbox 360 JRPG Lost Odyssey discuss the development of the combat system that inspired the development of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gameobserver.com/hironobu-sak...
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Hironobu Sakaguchi: Lost Odyssey's Combat Was 'Thanks To' FF2 Developer
Hironobu Sakaguchi credits fellow veteran Final Fantasy 2 developer Katsuhisa Higuchi for how well Lost Odyssey's battle system came together.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Apropos of nothing, here is a list of great indie games that, while not meeting the scope of AAA titles, might scratch the itch if you were to want to play an XBOX game and were, for whatever reason, wanting to avoid doing that. gameobserver.com/10-indie-alt...
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10 Indie Alternatives To Your Favorite XBOX Games | GameObserver
While you wait for those AAA games (that may never come), here's a few alternatives from the indie scene!
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As part of the layoffs and restructuring efforts announced back in July, Xbox is making massive changes to their internal structure, including studios merging with Activision and Bethesda. It's not pretty. gameobserver.com/xbox-announc...
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Xbox Announces Further Layoffs, Restructuring Within Activision, Bethesda | GameObserver
Xbox continues its layoffs with a new wave that also sees massive restructuring efforts among internal studios such as Activision and Bethesda.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We recommend open world vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, by Rebel Wolves and @bandainamcoent.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/the-blood-of... #TheBloodofDawnwalker
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We do not recommend "tactical timeline" RPG, Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, by Arc System Works and UnitePlus. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/qliphah-in-p...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Is standalone Jackbox game, Trivia Murder Party III, worth trying out in Early Access? Check out our thoughts below! gameobserver.com/trivia-murde...
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Trivia Murder Party III Early Access Review - Jackbox's New Beginnings? | GameObserver
If you've never heard of Jackbox Games, I'd be genuinely shocked. Jackbox has made a name for itself by being the ultimate friendslop game creator. With 11 party packs full of games released (and the ...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Angel had the opportunity to interview Isael Huard and Mickael Zerihoun of @calderainteractive.bsky.social about their upcoming farming and tower defense roguelite The Rabbit Haul! gameobserver.com/the-rabbit-h...
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The Rabbit Haul Interview: Hopping Into Sprout's World | GameObserver
CEO and Sound Designer Isael Huard and Technical Director Mickael Zerihoun from Caldera Games talk about their upcoming farming and tower defense roguelite.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Act 1 of gritty third-person action thriller, Blackwood, is out and Austin has played what's available so far. Check out his thoughts below! gameobserver.com/blackwood-in...
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BLACKWOOD Review – Double Life, Half the Depth
BLACKWOOD is a third-person shooter meets DVD store simulator that aims high but lacks meaningful depth, resulting in a half-baked experience.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Under Moloch's control, the town of Rynoka will take some time getting used to. Here's everything you need to know to get started with Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. gameobserver.com/moonlighter-...
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - Beginner Tips | GameObserver
Under Moloch's control, the town of Rynoka will take some time getting used to. Here's everything you need to know to get started with Moonlighter 2.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We cautiously recommend survival crafter, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, by Frozen Way and Snail Games. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/honeycomb-th...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
During an Elite Training quest in Aniimo, you'll need to catch Eko and Pomegg. Here's where to find them! gameobserver.com/aniimo-guide...
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Aniimo Guide: Where To Find Eko And Pomegg | GameObserver
Need to catch Eko and Pomegg for the Elite Training quest? Check out our guide to see where to find them!
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Catching creatures in Aniimo is only the beginning. Learn all about the newest creature collector's evolution mechanics! gameobserver.com/aniimo-guide...
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Aniimo Guide: How To Evolve Aniimo | GameObserver
Catching creatures in Aniimo is only the beginning. Learn all about the game's evolution mechanics!
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
With the (surely) imminent showcase of the Lies of P sequel based on The Wizard of Oz, Nirav looks at what other stories could serve as sequel inspirations for the series gameobserver.com/5-more-publi...
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5 More Public Domain Properties The Lies of P Developer Should Turn Into Soulslikes | GameObserver
With the sequel to Lies of P imminent, what other public domain fairy tale worlds should the series explore?
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We recommend creature-collecting auto battler, Batomon Showdown, by berrymint. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/batomon-show...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A fan of The Legend Of Zelda series for nearly 20 years, Ruby lists the best Zelda tracks out there, featuring deep cuts that should not go overlooked! gameobserver.com/the-best-zel...
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The Best Niche Zelda Music You Need To Listen To Right Now
GameObserver's Zelda superfan is here to tell you her favourite niche Legend of Zelda OSTs, including some deep cuts - Spirit Tracks anyone?
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hideo Kojima made an appearance during the XBOX TGS presentation, sharing more news on both OD and Physint: gameobserver.com/hideo-kojima...
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Hideo Kojima Reveals Bill Skarsgård As Lead For Physint | GameObserver
Hideo Kojima made an appearance during the XBOX TGS show, sharing more news on both OD and Physint.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We recommend the return of the Onimusha series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, by @capcomusa.com Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/onimusha-way...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Daniel had a chance to chat with Anand Friesen and Brendan Tipney of @ballastgames.bsky.social about building a bullet heaven game with strategic depth, and how the genre's stagnation gave rise to new ideas and opportunities gameobserver.com/ballast-game...
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Ballast Games Interview: The Evolution Of The Bullet Heaven Genre | GameObserver
GameObserver sat down with Ballast Games to discuss how their new game Cloudbreaker attempts to push the bullet heaven genre forward.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The team at Insomniac Games shares that they are looking at feedback for a better player experience: gameobserver.com/insomniac-ga...
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Insomniac Games Is Gathering Feedback To Refine Wolverine's Player Experience | GameObserver
Insomniac Games shares that they are gathering feedback for a better player experience.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine were mixed, the game is receiving a different score from players on the PlayStation Store: gameobserver.com/marvels-wolv...
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Marvel’s Wolverine Releases To High Player Score After Mixed Reviews | GameObserver
While reviews last week for Marvel’s Wolverine were mixed, today the game was released with a different score from players.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Valve announces pricing and reservation information for its new VR system, the Steam Frame: gameobserver.com/valve-reveal...
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Valve Reveals Steam Frame Prices And Reservation Dates | GameObserver
Valve reveals its new VR hardware, the Steam Frame. This device is the last one in the hardware lineup announced by the team a year ago.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kate believes the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Songs of the Past might provide answers to one of the series' longest-running mysteries. gameobserver.com/the-witcher-...
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The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past DLC Might Solve One Of The Series' Biggest Mysteries | GameObserver
Will Songs of the Past unveil one of The Witcher's longest-running mysteries?
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We recommend cozy cat photography game, Cat Me If You Can, by @cosmicstag.bsky.social and Craftmos Games. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/cat-me-if-yo...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Is solo-developed survival crafter, Until North Ends, worth checking out in Early Access? Read our thoughts below! gameobserver.com/until-north-...
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Until North Ends Review - Easy Survivin'
Survival crafting games are the kind that grab a player's attention and never let go. They can have dedicated player bases with hundreds or thousands of hours of gameplay.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We recommend hack-and-slash strategy creature collector, Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, by MachHabaneroGames and Kodansha. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/mythmon-myth...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
We cautiously recommend action-roguelike, Garden of Witches, by Team Tapas. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/garden-of-wi...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Walter @strider-117.bsky.social had the chance to try @emberville.bsky.social Check out his impressions of this new pixel experience: gameobserver.com/emberville-i...
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Emberville Impressions - Many Pixelbilities | GameObserver
We had a chance to try Emberville, a pixel art game that brings a mix of action, farming, building, and more into a single experience.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hideo Kojima confirms that PlayStation cancelled PHYSINT, causing him to partner with XBOX to save the game. gameobserver.com/hideo-kojima...
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Hideo Kojima Confirms That PlayStation Cancelled PHYSINT, Causing Him To Seek Out A New Publisher
The legendary Japanese game creator confirms that PlayStation canceled his follow-up to Metal Gear Solid unexpectedly months ago.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We recommend cozy strategy tower-builder, Cloudscrapers, by Nementic Games and Curve Games. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/cloudscraper...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Does newly revealed information show us who will survive Danganronpa 2x2's new Slayhem Mode, or is it another trick by the game's creators to throw us off their trail? gameobserver.com/new-danganro...
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New Danganronpa 2x2 Info Shows Who Survives The Early Game | GameObserver
New Danganronpa 2X2 info shows more than any previous trailers, dropping hints at who might survive the game.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In today's Direct, Nintendo shared what's next for the Metroid series: Metroid Ravenous gameobserver.com/metroid-rave...
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Metroid Ravenous Officially Revealed, Release Date Given | GameObserver
In today's Nintendo Direct, the team showed what's next for the Metroid series: Metroid Ravenous.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We recommend cozy horror RPG, Welcome to Elderfield, by Chris Cote and @kwalee.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/welcome-to-e...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Last Caretaker announces its 1.0 release date for XBOX and PC: gameobserver.com/the-last-car...
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The Last Caretaker Announces 1.0 Release For PC And XBOX | GameObserver
The Last Caretaker announces its 1.0 release date for XBOX and PC.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Find all nine blades in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy with our guide and unlock your full offensive capablities gameobserver.com/resonance-a-...
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – All Blades Locations And Abilities
Here are all the blades in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, how to unlock each one and the abilities they offer.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The new Final Fantasy XIV update brings the Beastmaster job, new main quests linked to Evercold, and more. gameobserver.com/final-fantas...
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Final Fantasy XIV Adds Beastmaster Job And Quests Tied To Evercold | GameObserver
The new Final Fantasy update brings the Beastmaster job, new main quests linked to Evercold, and more.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We recommend turn-based strategy game from a galaxy far far away, STAR WARS Zero Company, by @bitreactor.com and EA. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/star-wars-ze...
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
As many students drag themselves back to school, Alyssa compiled a list of indie horror game schools to make everyone appreciate theirs better. gameobserver.com/worse-than-h...
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5 Schools from Indie Horror Games that You'll Be Glad You're Not Attending
As many students drag themselves back to school, they can at least be grateful for the school they're walking into isn’t any of THESE.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Videocult announces physical edition for Rain World and its two DLCs in Rain World Anthology Edition on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as a release date for their hoverbike racer Airframe Ultra gameobserver.com/rain-world-a...
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Rain World Anthology Edition, Airframe Ultra Release Date Revealed At Akupara Direct | GameObserver
Not one, but two announcements from Videocult: Rain World Anthology Edition reveal and Airframe Ultra's release date.
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GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The second episode for the Ace Attorney- and Danganronpa-inspired killing game card battler visual novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter announces a release window for the game's second episode! gameobserver.com/death-game-v...
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Death Game Visual Novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Announces Episode 2 Release Window | GameObserver
Check all the details on the release of the second episode of the death game visual novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter
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