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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It was incredibly hard to narrow down just 9 of my favorite and influential games but here we are. #My9Games I tried to limit it to just one game per franchise and developer. Games like Championship Manager and Pro Evo have just been enormous time sinks throughout my youth.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Digital Bros/505 Games has decided to discontinue development on Armed Fantasia. The modern spiritual successor to Wild Arms from developer Wild Bunch Productions, led by former Wild Arms developers, was announced in 2022 via Kickstarter. digitalbros-com.b-cdn.net/wp-content/u...

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Well Dweller Reviews 10/10 - ConsoleCreatures 9.5/10 - Gamer Social Level 9.5/10 - Loot Level Chill 9/10 - ZTGD 9/10 - Worthplaying 9/10 - NoisyPixel 9/10 - Cubed 9/10 - IGN Spain 9/10 - AltChar 8/10 - Gameliner OC - 90 Out now on PC, Xbox Series, PS5, Switch 2 & Game Pass

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It looks like MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy is closing soon. The Head of HR posted on LinkedIn: "With a very heavy heart I raise my green banner, along with the rest of my colleagues at Build a Rocket Boy."

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Polyarc, developer of the acclaimed Moss VR titles, is closing down. The studio had just released the non-VR versions of both Moss games on PC and consoles but it seemingly couldn't keep the studio afloat.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Marvel's Wolverine Reviews 10/10 - GamingBolt 10/10 - Hardcore Gamer 9/10 - PSU 9/10 - MonsterVine 8/10 - WorthPlaying 7/10 - PlayStation Lifestyle 7/10 - ScreenRant 6/10 - But Why Tho? 6/10 - Eurogamer 6/10 - IGN 6/10 - Gamespot 6/10 - GamesRadar+ 5/10 - Giant Bomb MC - 78

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Test Drive Unlimited is 20 years old today. Released September 5, 2006 on Xbox 360. Described as a M.O.O.R. or Massively Open Online Racing, this quite revolutionary open-world racing game featured over 1000 miles of driveable roads on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

DON'T NOD results dropped 56% in H1'26 resulting in new reorganisational measures which affects 90 positions in France. Cash reserves dropped ~50% in the past year causing "material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern beyond January 31, 2027."

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm really loving what I've played of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy so far. The new main character is great and the story is interesting so far. Combat is simple yet satisfying. Art direction is stellar and performance is smooth. Worth checking out!

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Microsoft have lowered the price of Double Fine's Kiln to $7.99 on Steam & Xbox. Game Pass subscribers get another 20% off. It looks like the game is still published by Xbox Game Studios despite the recent Double Fine split from Xbox. The game launched in April 2026 at $19.99.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The XBOX Disc-to-Digital program is available now for XBOX Insiders. Of the ~800 games tested so far over 75% work. It seems major publishers SEGA, Square Enix & Ubisoft did not opt-in (yet). Delisted games like Deadpool & Rock Band 4 work, but Forza Horizon 2 & 3 do not.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Frostpunk 2 has sold over 1M copies since launch. Final Frostpunk 2 DLC planned for end of 2026. The Alters has sold over 656k units since launch.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy put out a press release praising itself for continuing on after the disaster game launch and that they staged a comeback and players have returned. If you run it through GenAI tools its clearly flagged as AI written. www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/...

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Reviews 10/10 - Dextero 10/10 - SavingContent 9.5/10 - PSU 9.5/10 - DigitalChumps 9/10 - Dualshockers 9/10 - TheSixthAxis 9/10 - ZTGD 8.5/10 - DayOne 8.5/10 - ButWhyTho? 8/10 - TechRaptor 8/10 - IGN Spain 7/10 - GameRant 7/10 - PushSquare OC - 85

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The new Stage Tour drum set and CRKD guitars will work natively on Xbox 360. The developers could only share this via Discord as "this isn't something we'll be able to advertise in an official capacity."

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Happy Deus Ex Day! Deus Ex: Human Revolution is 15 years old today Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is 10 years old today Both released on the same August 23rd day in 2011 & 2016. Will we ever see the return of this franchise?

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Mouse: P.I For Hire has been the most commercially succesful Original IP for publisher PlaySide. Game sales exceeded 1.1M+ and revenue reached $30M+ since launch. Platform split is 48%/52% PC/Console. New DLC is planned for next year and the sequel is targeting a 2028 window.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The debut title from MVRX Games, Dew, is aiming for a 2028. MVRX Games consists of many ex-Coldwood Interactive developers, which made the Unravel franchise. Dew is an atmospheric, platformer adventure that reflects that same spirit and emotion. (via: PlaySide IR)

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Denshattack! sold more than 100,000 units during the first two weeks after its July 15 launch. The game also reached over 150,000 unique players via Game Pass in that same timeframe. Denshattack! currently holds a 98% overwhelmingly positive rating on Steam.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

NEOWIZ have added two more projects to their pipeline line-up. Wind Up Deadman is a 'Narrative CRPG' coming to PC/Steam and is currently in the Prototype phase. Project FN is a 'Subculture-based RPG' coming to PC/Console and is currently in the Vertical Slice phase.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Leaving Game Pass on August 31 • Another Crab's Treasure 🖥️🎮 • I Am Your Beast 🖥️🎮 • Neon Abyss 🖥️🎮 • One Lonely Outpost 🖥️🎮 • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition 🎮

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Renowned game developer Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development. Spector has helped create many influential games throughout his career including Deus Ex, System Shock, Thief, Ultima and Epic Mickey.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Sinking City 2 is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game has received positive reviews, currently standing at an 81 overall rating on OpenCritic, up from the 69 rating of the first game. Ukranian developer Frogwares left this message in the game.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Giant Sparrow job listing: "Create gameplay prototypes that feel intimate and weirdly alive. Like a grub crawling on a hand, a starfish waving its arms, or a lizard emerging from its shell filtered through an aesthetic that includes classic fairytales, Jim Henson & Junji Ito."

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I wish Xbox would officialy announce the disc-to-digital thing already, so I know exactly how it works. Ideally I can buy the Control Resonant Steelbook and just convert that to a digital copy to use on my Series X and S and that should also entitle me to Play Anywhere PC copy.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

ARC Raiders: • Sold additional 800k units in Q2 • Total unit sales exceeded 16.3M • Generated ~$115M revenue in Q2 • Total revenue exceeded ~$553M since launch • Largest content update Frozen Trail will launch on October 30

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Only 42% of full game purchases on all consoles combined in Germany in 2025 were digital. 58% is still bought on disc. The overall market ratio, which includes PC that has a 99% digital ratio, is 69% digital and 31% physical. Source: www.game.de/wp-content/u...

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Mafia: The Omerta Collection is available now on all platforms. If you already own any of the Mafia Definitive Edition games you are eligible for a 60% discount, valid until August 24. The Omerta Collection includes Mafia: The Old Country game and the new $10 Man of Honor DLC.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Konami have lowered the MSRP for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on Xbox, PlayStation & PC. • Standard Edition: $69.99 -> $49.99 • Digital Deluxe Edition: $79.99 -> $59.99

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Embracer Group Q1 FY26/27 - The Fatekeeper performed above expectations - Metro 2039 reached 1M wishlists in record time - Next game from Kingdom Come franchise and Darksiders 4 expected in FY27/28 (April 2027-March 2028) - Gothic 1 Remake already close to fully recouping costs

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

DokeV is targeting a second half of 2028 release according to publisher Pearl Abyss. The company expects full-scale marketing and hands-on playable demos to start in H2 2027. More development staff will move to DokeV now that Crimson Desert patch operations have stabilized.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Pearl Abyss IR: - Crimson Desert DLC is scheduled for release this year. Content, pricing and release date will be announced in Q3 2026. - Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert "has reached a playable baseline" and is targeting a release date in H1 2027.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Control Resonant has generated over 1.5 million wishlists across all platforms. The game is ranked among the top 3 most pre-ordered games in US, Germany and Brazil on PlayStation. Reception from a recent hands-on with media and content creators has been very strong.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Alan Wake 2 sales have surpassed 3 million units. Alan Wake 2 and Alan Wake Remastered generated royalties entirely from consumer sales in Q2 2026. 1M - December 2023 1.3M - February 2024 1.8M - November 2024 2M - December 2024 (Profitable, all costs recouped)

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Codemasters was founded 40 years ago today. Founded by brothers Richard and David Darling in October 1986, Codemasters is one of the oldest British game studios. The company has developed and published over 400 games.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Warner Bros. Gaming content expense increased 52% in Q2, due to the release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The company expects games to "more meaningfully contribute to segment profitability going forward as our pipeline expands, including the second installment of Hogwarts Legacy."

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Devolver Digital announces "plans to proposed cancellation of the admission of its Shares to trading on AIM, alongside a proposed return of capital of up to $5.0M of cash to Qualifying Shareholders." Devolver Digital will be a privately held company if shareholders approve.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Newly sold PlayStation 5 consoles now have a disclaimer sticker on the box informing customers of the discontinuation of game disc releases starting January 2028.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has surpassed 50 million units sold. The game sold another 380k units in calender Q2, bringing the total to 50.29M units sold to date. www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/financ...

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Fired up my PS Vita since the Store is closing pretty soon. Still a really cool device but its way smaller than I remember, especially the Memory Cards are so tiny I fear I might lose one. But it seems the Store is already semi down. Cant even find stuff like Uncharted, LBP, Virtua Tennis etc?

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Beast of Reincarnation 9/10 - But Why Tho? 8.5/10 - PSU 8.5/10 - Gaming Trend 8.5/10 - Xbox Achievements 8.5/10 - PSX Brasil 8.5/10 - Gamers Heroes 8/10 - Day One 8/10 - Dualshockers 7/10 - Giant Bomb 7/10 - Hardcore Gamer 7/10 - Push Square 6/10 - Monster Vine 5/10 - GameRant

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Happy 20th anniversary Edgy Bomberman! Released August 3, 2006 in Japan exclusively on Xbox 360.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Big Walk Reviews 10/10 - Insider Gaming 10/10 - Eurogamer 10/10 - Restart 10/10 - Loot Level Chill 10/10 - The Wand Report 10/10 - KonsoliFIN 10/10 - Pixel Byte 9.5/10 - Checkpoint Gaming 9/10 - Gamespot 9/10 - Gamekult 8.5/10 - Press Start 8.5/10 - Vandal 8/10 - CGMagazine

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I just finished Mixtape and it thought it was pretty fun, really don't understand all the hate it got. It may not be a lot of 'game' in terms of interactivity but the story and presentation are excellent. And the soundtrack is fantastic, lots of great songs added to my playlist.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Another reminder to never buy Deluxe or Ultimate Edition versions of games at launch. The REANIMAL Season Pass is already discounted and the first DLC hasn't even released yet. Plenty more examples with other games. (Should be shadow dropped at next weeks THQ showcase though).

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

NACON have recorded an extraordinary impairment loss of all its fixed assets, including goodwill of €342.9M (over twice its annual revenue). Net debt was €120.4M as of March 31, 2026. Three studios were closed in 2026 (Spiders, Midgar & NACON Tech), with more layoffs expected.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I know I'm late to the party but Stray really is fantastic! I'm incredibly drawn in and intrigued by the world and setting of the game. It feels like a weird mix of Dishonored, City 17 from Half-Life 2 and Deus Ex. Haven't finished it yet but this is another indie must-play.

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

PULLUP Entertainment Q1 FY26/27 • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achieved record wishlists for the franchise • Space Marine 2 sold more units in Q1 FY26/27 than in Q1 FY25/26 • Over 500k copies of 'A Plague Tale' games sold since early June • 14 projects in development

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mauronl.bsky.social @mauronl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Denshattack! Reviews 10/10 - Eurogamer 10/10 - Console Creatures 10/10 - HeyPoorPlayer 9/10 - PSU 9/10 - But Why Tho? 9/10 - Gamereactor 9/10 - Worthplaying 8.5/10 - Nintendo 8/10 - Nintendo Life 8/10 - Push Square Out now on PS5, PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series and Game Pass

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