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Independent video game website for gaming enthusiasts since 2008. We cover video game reviews, features, news, and more. Find our reviews on Metacritic & OpenCritic Visit us at MonsterVine.com Contact: will@monstervine.com

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High Roller Penny Demo Available Now on Steam monstervine.com/2026/09/high...

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High Roller Penny Demo Available Now on Steam

Kniv Studio has released the first High Roller Penny demo on Steam, giving players an early look at its pachinko-inspired roguelike systems and high-stakes matches. The game casts players as a debtor…

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Suri: The Seventh Note Launches October 30 on PS5 and PC, Pre-Orders Now Open monstervine.com/2026/09/suri...

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Suri: The Seventh Note Launches October 30 on PS5 and PC, Pre-Orders Now Open

Tathvamasi Studios has announced that Suri: The Seventh Note will launch on October 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The rhythm action platformer, developed as part of the PlayStation…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 14h

LudoNarraCon 2026 Reveals 50-Game Official Selection and Fireside Chat Lineup monstervine.com/2026/09/ludo...

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LudoNarraCon 2026 Reveals 50-Game Official Selection and Fireside Chat Lineup

Fellow Traveller has revealed the LudoNarraCon 2026 Official Selection and programming lineup ahead of the digital narrative games convention, which runs October 8-12 on Steam. The eighth annual…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 28/09/2026

Something is Wrong with the Library Is Strange Scaffold’s Haunted Book Sorting Game monstervine.com/2026/09/some...

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Something is Wrong with the Library Is Strange Scaffold’s Haunted Book Sorting Game

Strange Scaffold has announced Something is Wrong with the Library, a haunted book-sorting simulator launching for PC via Steam this fall. Set during a single night inside the Alex Dieter Public…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 28/09/2026

Unfortunately, despite my initial excitement, I quickly found myself mired in frustration. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Qliphah in Providence's Shadow review: monstervine.com/2026/09/qlip...

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Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Review – Countering Chaos

Reality is collapsing. Monsters roam the streets of Tokyo. Step into the shoes of two characters searching for a way to end the ongoing nightmare in a timeline-based RPG that employs unique game…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 28/09/2026

Minecraft Dungeons II, The Sift Dimension, Ice Caves, and Switch 2 Release Detailed monstervine.com/2026/09/mine...

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Minecraft Dungeons II, The Sift Dimension, Ice Caves, and Switch 2 Release Detailed

Mojang Studios has outlined several upcoming Minecraft projects, including new Minecraft Dungeons II details, The Sift dimension for Java and Bedrock Edition, ice caves, Sound Effects Packs, and an…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

Long Rest Tavern, as per the preview build provided, is a quaint, targeted take on an IP that feels well placed to succeed. - @linko64.bsky.social Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/09/dung...

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Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern Preview – Running the Inn Between Adventures

Video games based on Dungeons & Dragons arguably created the spine of the industry from the late ’70s all the way through to… well… they’re still around now. The world of tabletop dice rolls and…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

RollerGirl Opens Community Playtest Signups on Steam monstervine.com/2026/09/roll...

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RollerGirl Opens Community Playtest Signups on Steam

Pushing Vertices has opened community playtest signups for RollerGirl, its 2000s-inspired slice-of-life adventure about rollerblading through a small town, taking odd jobs, listening to indie music,…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

Arkheron Crossplay Beta Is Now Live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC monstervine.com/2026/09/arkh...

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Arkheron Crossplay Beta Is Now Live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Bonfire Studios has launched the Arkheron Crossplay Beta across North America, South America, and Europe for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The weekend test supports full crossplay…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

Saraab: Beyond The Veil Launches November 3 on Steam With Next Fest Demo monstervine.com/2026/09/sara...

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Saraab: Beyond The Veil Launches November 3 on Steam With Next Fest Demo

Solo developer Rooted Elevation has announced that Saraab: Beyond The Veil will launch on November 3, 2026, for Windows PC via Steam. The Arabian folklore-inspired psychological horror visual novel…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

Tenebris Somnia Launches October 16 for $24.99 With 20% Launch Discount monstervine.com/2026/09/tene...

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Tenebris Somnia Launches October 16 for $24.99 With 20% Launch Discount

New Blood Interactive and Saibot Studios have confirmed pricing and age ratings for Tenebris Somnia ahead of its October 16, 2026 launch. The 2D retro survival horror game with live-action cutscenes…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/09/2026

Stranger Than Heaven Reveals Cast, Show Business System, and Pre-Order Bonus — Classic monstervine.com/2026/09/stra...

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Stranger Than Heaven Reveals Cast, Show Business System, and Pre-Order Bonus

Sega and RGG Studio have shared new Stranger Than Heaven details covering its large cast, Makoto Daito’s involvement in show business, and the bonus available to players who pre-order ahead of the…

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Frank WoodmanFLG @woodmanflg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Check out my review for this lovely game! I had a blast with it.

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Unicorn Overlord Director Takafumi Noma Reveals Ignisphere and Action RPG Dawngazer monstervine.com/2026/09/igni...

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Unicorn Overlord Director Takafumi Noma Reveals Ignisphere and Action RPG Dawngazer

Monochrome and Good Smile Company have announced Ignisphere, a new IP led by Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma, with action RPG Dawngazer serving as its first game. Ignisphere Studio, led by…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Hela: of Mice & Magic Deep Dive Details Brewing Ahead of December 1 Launch monstervine.com/2026/09/hela...

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Hela: of Mice & Magic Deep Dive Details Brewing Ahead of December 1 Launch

Knights Peak and Windup Games have released a new Hela: of Mice & Magic Deep Dive focused on Brewing, one of the main progression systems players will use when the game launches December 1, 2026.…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Penguin Colony Launches October 16 on PC, PS5 and Switch 2 Versions Coming in 2027 monstervine.com/2026/09/peng...

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Penguin Colony Launches October 16 on PC, PS5 and Switch 2 Versions Coming in 2027

Fellow Traveller and Origame Digital have announced that Penguin Colony will launch on October 16, 2026, for PC via Steam. The cosmic horror game from Umurangi Generation creator Tali Faulkner will…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Food Devils Moves Release Date Up to November 3 on Steam monstervine.com/2026/09/food...

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Food Devils Moves Release Date Up to November 3 on Steam

Studio Daimon has moved the Food Devils PC release date forward two days, with the tactical RPG roguelite now launching November 3 via Steam instead of November 5. The developer announced the change…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered Demo Available Now monstervine.com/2026/09/dyna...

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Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered Demo Available Now

Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have released a free Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered demo for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam ahead of the game’s October…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve exemplifies “High-Flying Action” and takes it to another level, while also giving new fans options to ease into it. - @woodmanflg.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/ace-...

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

How Marvel’s Wolverine Puts Canada in the Spotlight monstervine.com/2026/09/marv...

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How Marvel’s Wolverine Puts Canada in the Spotlight

As a Canadian man, I find that my beautiful country is often underrepresented in media. Though productions often film here, they typically present cities like Toronto or Vancouver as either New York…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Details Quick Scouting, Joint Battles, and New Monsters monstervine.com/2026/09/drag...

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Details Quick Scouting, Joint Battles, and New Monsters

Square Enix has shared new Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World details ahead of its December 3 release, including the Quick Scouting recruitment system and Joint Battles against massive…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Control Resonant iam8bit Merchandise Collection Pre-Orders Are Now Open monstervine.com/2026/09/cont...

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Control Resonant iam8bit Merchandise Collection Pre-Orders Are Now Open

iam8bit and Remedy have launched a new Control Resonant merchandise collection alongside the game’s September 24 release. The lineup includes apparel, posters, stickers, drinkware, and Federal Bureau…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

End of Abyss Gets Fortnite Cosmetic and New Audio Design Behind-the-Scenes Video monstervine.com/2026/09/end-...

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End of Abyss Gets Fortnite Cosmetic and New Audio Design Behind-the-Scenes Video

Section 9 Interactive and Epic Games Publishing have shared two new End of Abyss updates, including an upcoming Fortnite cosmetic and the third installment of the game’s behind-the-scenes video…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Fallen Tear: The Ascension Coming to PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Consoles in 2027 monstervine.com/2026/09/fall...

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Fallen Tear: The Ascension Coming to PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Consoles in 2027

Maximum Entertainment has partnered with CMD Studios to bring Fallen Tear: The Ascension to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The hand-drawn…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Launch September 30 on Nintendo Switch 2 monstervine.com/2026/09/midd...

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Launch September 30 on Nintendo Switch 2

Aspyr has announced Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, with both games launching on September 30.…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

While I have my qualms about the movie itself, I have to say this: it delivered on the expectations it set within the scope it was given. - @lattevampire.bsky.social Read more: monstervine.com/2026/09/zach...

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Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil”: Survival Horror on the Big Screen

What does it take for something that isn’t a video game to feel like a video game? Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil released following a varying response of both criticism and anticipation. After all,…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Order of the Sinking Star Trailer Details Four Regions and Over 1,000 Puzzles monstervine.com/2026/09/orde...

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Order of the Sinking Star Trailer Details Four Regions and Over 1,000 Puzzles

Arc Games and Thekla have released a new Order of the Sinking Star trailer detailing its nonlinear structure, four main puzzle regions, and the Gold Rooms that eventually combine their mechanics. Led…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Titan Quest II Launches January 19, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S monstervine.com/2026/09/tita...

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Titan Quest II Launches January 19, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

THQ Nordic and developer Grimlore Games have announced that Titan Quest II will leave Early Access and launch in full on January 19, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The action RPG…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year Launches November 22 on PC monstervine.com/2026/09/zomb...

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Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year Launches November 22 on PC

Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year will launch on November 22, 2026, for PC via Steam for $10.99, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for a later date. The single-player comedy mystery…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Theos: Cities of Myth Launches November 4 on PC monstervine.com/2026/09/theo...

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Theos: Cities of Myth Launches November 4 on PC

Dotemu and developer Triskell Interactive have announced that Theos: Cities of Myth will launch on November 4 for PC via Steam. The city-building and management game sends players to ancient Greece,…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24/09/2026

Pera Coda Partners With Publsh for Episodic 2027 PC Release monstervine.com/2026/09/pera...

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Pera Coda Partners With Publsh for Episodic 2027 PC Release

Publsh has announced Pera Coda as its first published title, partnering with Turkish developer Elyzio on the episodic psychological murder mystery. Developed by Elyzio’s Falan Studio division, Pera…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 23/09/2026

Arkheron Crossplay Beta Begins September 25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC monstervine.com/2026/09/arkh...

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Arkheron Crossplay Beta Begins September 25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Bonfire Studios has announced that the Arkheron Crossplay Beta begins September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The weekend test will be available across North America, South…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 23/09/2026

Stupid Never Dies Explains Blazing Fast Growth and Its Run-Based Progression monstervine.com/2026/09/stup...

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Stupid Never Dies Explains Blazing Fast Growth and Its Run-Based Progression

Sega and developer GpTrack50 have released a new Stupid Never Dies Deep Bite video explaining Blazing Fast Growth, the progression system designed to make Davy stronger at an increasingly rapid pace…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 23/09/2026

Rayman Legends Retold Accessibility Features Detailed Ahead of December 3 Launch monstervine.com/2026/09/raym...

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Rayman Legends Retold Accessibility Features Detailed Ahead of December 3 Launch

Ubisoft has released a new Rayman Legends Retold game overview and accessibility spotlight detailing the assistance, visual, input, and readability options available when the game launches on…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 23/09/2026

Mr. Records Demo Launches on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Versions Confirmed monstervine.com/2026/09/mr-r...

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Mr. Records Demo Launches on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Versions Confirmed

Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese have released the first public Mr. Records demo on Steam ahead of October’s Steam Next Fest. The publisher also confirmed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions,…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 23/09/2026

After-State: WoLong Pits Zhuge Liang Against Sherlock Holmes in an Afterlife Murder Mystery monstervine.com/2026/09/afte...

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After-State: WoLong Pits Zhuge Liang Against Sherlock Holmes in an Afterlife Murder Mystery

Publisher Right Mind and developer CnD Games have revealed After-State: WoLong, a surreal deduction adventure for PC that casts Zhuge Liang opposite Sherlock Holmes in a murder mystery set in the…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

Well Dweller Launches Today on PC, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass monstervine.com/2026/09/well...

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Well Dweller Launches Today on PC, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass

Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released Well Dweller today for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and GOG. The hand-drawn dark…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

There is something lurking within Wardens of Avalon that promises an engaging experience. - @linko64.bsky.social Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/09/ward...

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Wardens of Avalon Preview – An ARPG Survival Mix That Needs More Bite

The survival genre has long been dancing with the ARPG for some time now. In truth, the ARPG genre has always been shaking its tail feathers with the soulslike genre. So what happens when three…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

Lisa x PlayStation DualSense Controller and Merchandise Launch This October monstervine.com/2026/09/lisa...

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Lisa x PlayStation DualSense Controller and Merchandise Launch This October

PlayStation and Lisa have announced a new collaboration featuring the DualSense wireless controller – Lisa Limited Edition and a matching merchandise collection launching this October. Pre-orders…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Mini-Doc Reveals Reimagined Egypt monstervine.com/2026/09/tomb...

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Mini-Doc Reveals Reimagined Egypt

Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics have released a new Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis mini-documentary focused on Egypt, one of the locations returning from Lara Croft’s original 1996…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

Blighted Delayed to 2027 as Drinkbox Studios Continues Polishing the Action RPG monstervine.com/2026/09/blig...

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Blighted Delayed to 2027 as Drinkbox Studios Continues Polishing the Action RPG

Drinkbox Studios has announced that Blighted will now launch in 2027, moving the search-action RPG out of its previously planned 2026 release window. The studio says it needs additional development…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 22/09/2026

Persona 4 Revival Reveals New Social Link Aika Nakamura and Location Episodes monstervine.com/2026/09/pers...

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Persona 4 Revival Reveals New Social Link Aika Nakamura and Location Episodes

Atlus has shared new Persona 4 Revival details, introducing Aika Nakamura as a new Social Link, along with Location Episodes and more information about daily life in Inaba. The announcements came…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Free Expansion Launches October 15 monstervine.com/2026/09/quar...

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Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Free Expansion Launches October 15

Brigada Games and Devolver Digital have announced Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero, a major free expansion for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check launching October 15 on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Miami Zero…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Mycopunk Hits 1.0 and PlayStation 5 on October 20 monstervine.com/2026/09/myco...

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Mycopunk Hits 1.0 and PlayStation 5 on October 20

Pigeons at Play and Devolver Digital have announced that Mycopunk will leave Steam Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5 on October 20 for $14.99. The squad-based co-op shooter will reach version…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Virtue and a Sledgehammer Launches October 27 on PC monstervine.com/2026/09/virt...

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Virtue and a Sledgehammer Launches October 27 on PC

Devolver Digital has announced that Virtue and a Sledgehammer launches on October 27 for PC via Steam for $14.99. Developed by Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour, the narrative exploration game sends…

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Ball x Pit: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 monstervine.com/2026/09/ball...

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Ball x Pit: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12

Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun and Friends have announced Ball x Pit: Risen Ballbylon, a paid expansion launching November 12 for $6.99. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Hello Sunshine Trailer Shows Survival in the Shadow of a Giant Robot monstervine.com/2026/09/hell...

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Hello Sunshine Trailer Shows Survival in the Shadow of a Giant Robot

Megabit and Red Thread Games released a new Hello Sunshine trailer, showing more of the survival mystery’s heat mechanics, scavenging, co-op play, and the player’s relationship with her giant…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Undefeated: Genesis Demo Out Now With New Free-Flight Gameplay Trailer monstervine.com/2026/09/unde...

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Undefeated: Genesis Demo Out Now With New Free-Flight Gameplay Trailer

Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games have released a new Undefeated: Genesis gameplay trailer alongside a playable Steam demo. Shown during PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026, the footage highlights…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Townfall is unusual in that it feels both disconnected from the rest of the Silent Hill series and clearly in the style of Silent Hill, and in the end I enjoyed what they did with this game. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/sile...

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings Two Classic JRPGs Back in 2027 monstervine.com/2026/09/lufi...

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Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings Two Classic JRPGs Back in 2027

Clear River Games and Taito have announced Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga, a collection bringing two 16-bit JRPGs to modern platforms in 2027. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo, the…

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