GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 1hAfter 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... 011
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 12hDeath 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...gameobserver.comGaming Through Grief: A Reflection On Video Games And LossDeath 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. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16hWe 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... 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16hWe recommend auto-battling roguelike, Packed Lair, by Fables of Wits and Mystic Forge. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/packed-lair-... 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17hIs 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...gameobserver.comBirdflop Impressions – Like Flappy Bird, But Actually FunGameObserver's Ruby reviews the demo for Bright Corners' new 3D plaformer Birdflop. Bizarre and wildly fun in equal measure. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18hWe recommend fantasy farming sim, Dragon Shelter, by Wild Forest Studio and @curvegames.com. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/dragon-shelt... 011
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026We recommend roguelite tower defense game, Emberward, by @refichl.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/emberward-re... 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026We cautiously recommend sci-fi puzzle adventure, Rivage, by Exnilo Studio and Raw Fury. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/rivage-revie... 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It'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-...gameobserver.comOpinion: Let Exodus Be Exodus | GameObserverExodus is already being compared to Mass Effect, and those comparisons risk shaping expectations before the game has a chance to prove itself. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Final Fantasy's creator was apparently quite enthusiastic about game development, even while he was still working part-time at Square gameobserver.com/final-fantas...gameobserver.comFinal Fantasy Creator Was Chewing Out Square Devs Before He Was Even A Full-Time EmployeeFellow Final Fantasy developer Katsuhisa Higuchi recalls his 'scary' first encounter with Hironobu Sakaguchi during Square's early days. 030
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026With these five games, September might have you shelving some of those AAA blockbusters out this month. What a shame. gameobserver.com/five-indie-g...gameobserver.comFive Indie Gems You Don't Want To Miss In September 2026 | GameObserverWith these five games, September might have you shelving some of those AAA blockbusters this month. What a shame. 130
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In 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...gameobserver.comHironobu Sakaguchi: Lost Odyssey's Combat Was 'Thanks To' FF2 DeveloperHironobu Sakaguchi credits fellow veteran Final Fantasy 2 developer Katsuhisa Higuchi for how well Lost Odyssey's battle system came together. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Apropos 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...gameobserver.com10 Indie Alternatives To Your Favorite XBOX Games | GameObserverWhile you wait for those AAA games (that may never come), here's a few alternatives from the indie scene! 143
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026As 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...gameobserver.comXbox Announces Further Layoffs, Restructuring Within Activision, Bethesda | GameObserverXbox continues its layoffs with a new wave that also sees massive restructuring efforts among internal studios such as Activision and Bethesda. 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We 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 041
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We 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... 021
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Is standalone Jackbox game, Trivia Murder Party III, worth trying out in Early Access? Check out our thoughts below! gameobserver.com/trivia-murde...gameobserver.comTrivia Murder Party III Early Access Review - Jackbox's New Beginnings? | GameObserverIf 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 ... 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Angel 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...gameobserver.comThe Rabbit Haul Interview: Hopping Into Sprout's World | GameObserverCEO and Sound Designer Isael Huard and Technical Director Mickael Zerihoun from Caldera Games talk about their upcoming farming and tower defense roguelite. 041
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Act 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...gameobserver.comBLACKWOOD Review – Double Life, Half the DepthBLACKWOOD is a third-person shooter meets DVD store simulator that aims high but lacks meaningful depth, resulting in a half-baked experience. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Under 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-...gameobserver.comMoonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - Beginner Tips | GameObserverUnder 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. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 20/09/2026We cautiously recommend survival crafter, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, by Frozen Way and Snail Games. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/honeycomb-th... 011
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026During an Elite Training quest in Aniimo, you'll need to catch Eko and Pomegg. Here's where to find them! gameobserver.com/aniimo-guide...gameobserver.comAniimo Guide: Where To Find Eko And Pomegg | GameObserverNeed to catch Eko and Pomegg for the Elite Training quest? Check out our guide to see where to find them! 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Catching creatures in Aniimo is only the beginning. Learn all about the newest creature collector's evolution mechanics! gameobserver.com/aniimo-guide...gameobserver.comAniimo Guide: How To Evolve Aniimo | GameObserverCatching creatures in Aniimo is only the beginning. Learn all about the game's evolution mechanics! 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026With 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...gameobserver.com5 More Public Domain Properties The Lies of P Developer Should Turn Into Soulslikes | GameObserverWith the sequel to Lies of P imminent, what other public domain fairy tale worlds should the series explore? 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We recommend creature-collecting auto battler, Batomon Showdown, by berrymint. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/batomon-show... 040
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A 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...gameobserver.comThe Best Niche Zelda Music You Need To Listen To Right NowGameObserver's Zelda superfan is here to tell you her favourite niche Legend of Zelda OSTs, including some deep cuts - Spirit Tracks anyone? 031
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Hideo Kojima made an appearance during the XBOX TGS presentation, sharing more news on both OD and Physint: gameobserver.com/hideo-kojima...gameobserver.comHideo Kojima Reveals Bill Skarsgård As Lead For Physint | GameObserverHideo Kojima made an appearance during the XBOX TGS show, sharing more news on both OD and Physint. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We recommend the return of the Onimusha series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, by @capcomusa.com Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/onimusha-way... 131
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Daniel 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...gameobserver.comBallast Games Interview: The Evolution Of The Bullet Heaven Genre | GameObserverGameObserver sat down with Ballast Games to discuss how their new game Cloudbreaker attempts to push the bullet heaven genre forward. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The team at Insomniac Games shares that they are looking at feedback for a better player experience: gameobserver.com/insomniac-ga...gameobserver.comInsomniac Games Is Gathering Feedback To Refine Wolverine's Player Experience | GameObserverInsomniac Games shares that they are gathering feedback for a better player experience. 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026While reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine were mixed, the game is receiving a different score from players on the PlayStation Store: gameobserver.com/marvels-wolv...gameobserver.comMarvel’s Wolverine Releases To High Player Score After Mixed Reviews | GameObserverWhile reviews last week for Marvel’s Wolverine were mixed, today the game was released with a different score from players. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Valve announces pricing and reservation information for its new VR system, the Steam Frame: gameobserver.com/valve-reveal...gameobserver.comValve Reveals Steam Frame Prices And Reservation Dates | GameObserverValve 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. 021
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Kate 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-...gameobserver.comThe Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past DLC Might Solve One Of The Series' Biggest Mysteries | GameObserverWill Songs of the Past unveil one of The Witcher's longest-running mysteries? 031
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We 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... 031
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Is solo-developed survival crafter, Until North Ends, worth checking out in Early Access? Read our thoughts below! gameobserver.com/until-north-...gameobserver.comUntil 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. 021
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026We recommend hack-and-slash strategy creature collector, Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, by MachHabaneroGames and Kodansha. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/mythmon-myth... 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 12/09/2026We cautiously recommend action-roguelike, Garden of Witches, by Team Tapas. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/garden-of-wi... 030
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Walter @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...gameobserver.comEmberville Impressions - Many Pixelbilities | GameObserverWe had a chance to try Emberville, a pixel art game that brings a mix of action, farming, building, and more into a single experience. 021
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Hideo Kojima confirms that PlayStation cancelled PHYSINT, causing him to partner with XBOX to save the game. gameobserver.com/hideo-kojima...gameobserver.comHideo Kojima Confirms That PlayStation Cancelled PHYSINT, Causing Him To Seek Out A New PublisherThe legendary Japanese game creator confirms that PlayStation canceled his follow-up to Metal Gear Solid unexpectedly months ago. 041
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026We recommend cozy strategy tower-builder, Cloudscrapers, by Nementic Games and Curve Games. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/cloudscraper... 020
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Does 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...gameobserver.comNew Danganronpa 2x2 Info Shows Who Survives The Early Game | GameObserverNew Danganronpa 2X2 info shows more than any previous trailers, dropping hints at who might survive the game. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In today's Direct, Nintendo shared what's next for the Metroid series: Metroid Ravenous gameobserver.com/metroid-rave...gameobserver.comMetroid Ravenous Officially Revealed, Release Date Given | GameObserverIn today's Nintendo Direct, the team showed what's next for the Metroid series: Metroid Ravenous. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026We recommend cozy horror RPG, Welcome to Elderfield, by Chris Cote and @kwalee.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/welcome-to-e... 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The Last Caretaker announces its 1.0 release date for XBOX and PC: gameobserver.com/the-last-car...gameobserver.comThe Last Caretaker Announces 1.0 Release For PC And XBOX | GameObserverThe Last Caretaker announces its 1.0 release date for XBOX and PC. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Find all nine blades in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy with our guide and unlock your full offensive capablities gameobserver.com/resonance-a-...gameobserver.comResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – All Blades Locations And AbilitiesHere are all the blades in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, how to unlock each one and the abilities they offer. 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The new Final Fantasy XIV update brings the Beastmaster job, new main quests linked to Evercold, and more. gameobserver.com/final-fantas...gameobserver.comFinal Fantasy XIV Adds Beastmaster Job And Quests Tied To Evercold | GameObserverThe new Final Fantasy update brings the Beastmaster job, new main quests linked to Evercold, and more. 012
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026We 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... 000
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026As 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...gameobserver.com5 Schools from Indie Horror Games that You'll Be Glad You're Not AttendingAs 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. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Videocult 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...gameobserver.comRain World Anthology Edition, Airframe Ultra Release Date Revealed At Akupara Direct | GameObserverNot one, but two announcements from Videocult: Rain World Anthology Edition reveal and Airframe Ultra's release date. 010
GameObserver @gameobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The 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...gameobserver.comDeath Game Visual Novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Announces Episode 2 Release Window | GameObserverCheck all the details on the release of the second episode of the death game visual novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter 030