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Gaming-centric News, reviews, and opinions covering the latest events and games across the industry. Staff: Editor in Chief: Zachary Barbieri (@dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social) Contributing Writer: Andresplays (@andresplays.bsky.social‬)

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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 6h
Control Resonant explores what it means to go deeper into its cold, uncaring world, led by a protagonist who is all too eager to prove himself. pixelbytegaming.com/control-reso...
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Control Resonant Wants You To Lose Control - Pixel Byte
Control Resonant explores what it means to go deeper into its cold, uncaring world, led by a protagonist who is all too eager to prove himself.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Toem 2 might retread old ground, but when it is this joyous, what does it matter if it’s not a reimagining of its charming formula? Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/toem-2-revie...
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Toem 2 Review – Happy Smile For The Camera - Pixel Byte
Toem 2 might retread old ground, but when it is this joyous, what does it matter if it's not a reimagining of its charming formula?
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 is a fun sim that is easy to get into. Some technical gripes, though, might limit the audience that can get enjoyment from the experience. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/lawn-mowing-...
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Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Review – Grass Better Have My Money - Pixel Byte
Up until this point, my experience with the Lawn Mowing Simulator Series has been vicarious through a friend who would never shut up about it. This isn't necessarily a fair presentation of the game be...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Blumhouse Games and Perfect Garbage have announced that the upcoming horror farming sim Grave Seasons will now be released in March 2027. Alongside this, a new trailer for the game was released, showing the new date and more gameplay. pixelbytegaming.com/grave-season...
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Grave Seasons Delayed Until March 2027, Developers Share New Look at Gameplay - Pixel Byte
Blumehouse Games and Perfect Garbage announced yesterday that the upcoming horror farming sim, Grave Seasons, will no longer be released this year and is now slated for release on March 9, 2027. Previ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New Month - Who Dis? is a new segment here at Pixel Byte, named after less than an hour of sleep, to highlight some of the games releasing this month. Spooky season is upon us, and while some offerings will raise some hell, some offers this month are cute and fluffy. Come check it out:
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New Month – Who Dis? Seven Games Releasing This Month That Should Be On Your Radar - Pixel Byte
New Month, Who dis? October is here at long last. A necessary lull before the storm that Grand Theft Auto VI is released, there is still plenty to be excited for that is coming this month. Here, we wa...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Kena: Scars of Kosmora has been officially delayed to 2027. Alongside this announcement, developer Ember Labs has given fans some more information about the Sequel, including a new story overview. pixelbytegaming.com/kena-scars-o...
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Kena: Scars of Kosmora Gets Story Overview, Now Set To Launch In 2027 - Pixel Byte
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is set to launch in 2027, developer Ember Labs has confirmed. The title was announced earlier this February with a 2026 release date featured at the end of said trailer; however...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Songs of Glimmerwick puts you in the robes of a green witch learning the craft in a magical university. There is no other fantasy as welcoming. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/songs-of-gli...
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Songs of Glimmerwick Review – A Kind Of Magic - Pixel Byte
Songs of Glimmerwick puts you in the robes of a green witch learning the craft in a magical university. There is no other fantasy as welcoming.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As an atmospheric Horror game, Silent Hill: Townfall might be one of the best. Unfortunately, elements such as its poorly designed combat weigh it down greatly. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/silent-hill-...
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Silent Hill: Townfall Review – Alone In The Mist - Pixel Byte
Silent Hill: Townfall could be one of the best atmospheric horror games that I have played. That's a genuine statement. When you start, the protagonist, Simon Ordell awakens on the docks of St. Amelia...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
LU BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We here at Pixel Byte are confident that Koei Tecmo wants nothing more than to haunt your dreams with the demon soldier that is Lu Bu.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thank you! It really is. This is the series not only at its best but also at its most classic, so it is easy to enjoy, and there are plenty of places to go from there.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Legends Z-A will have a physical rerelease that comes bundled with its Mega Dimension DLC. pixelbytegaming.com/pokemon-lege...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Announced - Pixel Byte
Nintendo has announced that it will be launching a physical copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that will include the title's DLC, Mega Dimension, bundled with it. The complete vers...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hell yeah! Such a fun nostalgia trip to take!
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Aion 2 has topped Steam's global Best Seller Chart days before its official release date. While the game will be free to play, players who have purchased the founder's pack receive 5-day early access. pixelbytegaming.com/aion-2-reach...
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AION 2 Reaches #1 On Steam Best Sellers Chart Ahead of Release - Pixel Byte
NC America has announced that its upcoming free-to-play MMORPG Aion 2 has reached #1 on Steam's global top-sellers chart less than a week before the game is set to fully launch. In addition, the title...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will remind you why so many people love the series and why it has maintained such an endearing legacy all these years later. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/dynasty-warr...
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Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Review – A Blazing Victory - Pixel Byte
When Koei Tecmo and Omega Force first announced that they were remastering Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition, my first question was: why? It isn't like a bad thing, mind you; I love Dynasty Warrior...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Kernel Hearts is a roguelike action RPG that dazzles with its authentic anime art style from an Argentinian studio, but whose combat leaves much to be desired. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/kernel-heart...
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Kernel Hearts Review – Magical Girls Need Better Work - Pixel Byte
Kernel Hearts is a roguelike action RPG that dazzles with an authentic anime art style but whose combat leaves much to be desired.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
God of War Laufey has received a PlayStation Blog post outlining planned Pre-Order details, which begin tomorrow, as well as a Deluxe Edition Outline. One screenshot featured as part of the post in particular has caught a lot of fans' attention. pixelbytegaming.com/god-of-war-l...
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God of War Laufey Gets Pre-Order and Digital Deluxe Edition Details - Pixel Byte
PlayStation has revealed new details concerning the release plans for Santa Monica Studio's upcoming game, God of War Laufey. These details were outlined in a PlayStation Blog post, along with several...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A fun and fluid combat system and some enjoyable narrative beats can't save Marvel's Wolverine from lacking that usual Insomniac spark. Our review: pixelbytegaming.com/marvels-wolv...
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Marvel’s Wolverine Review – The One Where He Has The Claws
Maybe it's unfair for me to take a look at the character of Wolverine from some form of a critical standpoint; I don't really have an attachment to the character. In terms of Marvel, I have always bee...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Rockstar has announced a $400 collector's set for Grand Theft Auto VI featuring Vice City-themed items, such as Oakley sunglasses. pixelbytegaming.com/grand-theft-...
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Grand Theft Auto VI Is Getting a $400 Collector’s Set - Pixel Byte
Rockstar has announced that they will be releasing a $400 collectors set filled with gear and merch representing the Grand Theft Auto VI setting of Vice City. The one thing that this set will not incl...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dressmaker is a well-crafted medium-weight dress simulation that provides just the right balance of structure vs. freedom. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/dressmaker-r...
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Dressmaker Review – A Brilliant Cozy Hall of Famer
Dressmaker is a well-crafted medium-weight dress simulation that provides just the right balance of structure vs freedom.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Featuring blisteringly fast combat and phenomenal traversal, the Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember demo shows Team Ninja at their absolute Best, and should make any fan excited for what's to come. Our Impressions: pixelbytegaming.com/wo-long-2-wi...
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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Impressions – Team Ninja In Absolute Top Form - Pixel Byte
There was a period of about 10 years or so when, if you were a fan of Dark Souls but had grown tired of Dark Souls, there was really only one choice for you. That choice was Team Ninja's Nioh. Not tha...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Real Web Legends: Carter’s Quest is a unique action-adventure with flirty energy that makes it rise above its inspirations. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/real-web-leg...
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Real Web Legends: Carter’s Quest Review – Better Than Its Muse
Real Web Legends: Carter's Quest is a unique action adventure with flirty energy that makes it rise above its inspirations.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Taito Corporation announced they are developing Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga, a port of the first two games in the classic JRPG series. pixelbytegaming.com/lufia-1-2-th...
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Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga Announced by Taito Corporation - Pixel Byte
Taito Corporation, a subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings, has announced a port of the classic JRPG series Lufia. Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga will feature the first two games in the series and is s...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The developer behind the Hellblade series, Ninja Theory, looks set to be closed by Microsoft as deals to save it fall through. pixelbytegaming.com/ninja-theory...
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Ninja Theory To Close As Deals To Save The Developer Fall Through - Pixel Byte
Microsoft has showcased an intention to shut down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two separate deals have fallen through to sell the studio. In line with UK employment laws, a consultation has ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nighthawks is the closest you will come to feeling like an undead creature of the night, which greatly helps it overcome its progression issues. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/nighthawks-r...
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Nighthawks Review – They Walk Among Us Dead - Pixel Byte
Nighthawks refers to a nightclub that the player will eventually own in this RPG visual novel hybrid, not a painting from the 1940's. Artistically, there may be some overlap. You, the player, are a ne...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Normal Golf Game is a new kind of golf experience where it is equally trying to mess with you and make you have fun learning its flimsy mechanics. pixelbytegaming.com/normal-golf-...
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Normal Golf Game, Or How I Found Fun Again - Pixel Byte
Normal Golf Game is a new kind of golf experience where it is equally trying to mess with you and make you have fun learning its flimsy mechanics.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is an aggressive game about rebelling against an inevitable synthetic future, with a just-announced launch on October 27. pixelbytegaming.com/virtue-and-a...
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Virtue And A Sledgehammer Is Launching This October
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is an aggressive game about rebelling against an inevitable synthetic future with a just-revealed launch of October 27.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you have the time and are willing to make the sometimes immense amount of effort, Train Sim World 7 offers an almost Zen-like sim experience of driving trains. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/train-sim-wo...
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Train Sim World 7 Review – All Aboard! - Pixel Byte
Everybody has that franchise that calls to them for some reason. For me, that has always felt like Train Sim World, for whatever reason. I feel like it always releases around some other games I am int...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Developer ZA/UM has announced ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut and a free update coming for their spy thriller in October on PC. A PlayStation 5 version is set to release in November, marking the game's debut on consoles. pixelbytegaming.com/zero-parades...
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ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut Launches in October on PC, PlayStation 5 Coming In November - Pixel Byte
ZA/UM Studio has announced that ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut will be launching on October 1, 2026, for PC as a free update for all existing owners of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies. Following this, the ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Woodo is an adorable hidden object puzzler that tells the story of a little fox’s unforgettable summer through gorgeous dioramas. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/woodo-review...
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Woodo Review – It’s All About Perspective - Pixel Byte
Woodo is an adorable hidden object puzzler that tells the story of a little fox's coming-of-age summer through gorgeous dioramas.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Director of The Blood of Dawnwalker has confirmed that a new game plus mode is in the works for the vampire RPG. pixelbytegaming.com/the-blood-of...
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The Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus Mode Confirmed In The Works - Pixel Byte
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new RPG IP developed by Rebel Wolves, does in fact have a new game plus mode in the works for a future release, the game's director has confirmed. Released in early Septem...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Guild Wars 2 has just released its latest update, Code of Creation, giving an exciting conclusion to its Visions of Eternity expansion. Here is our preview. pixelbytegaming.com/code-of-crea...
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Code Of Creation Preview – More Exciting Than Your Usual MMO
Guild Wars 2 has just released its latest update, Code Of Creation, giving an exciting conclusion to its Visions of Eternity expansion. Here is our preview.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Developer ION LANDS has announced that their upcoming cyberpunk life sim, Nivalis Nights, has passed 1 million wishlists on Steam. pixelbytegaming.com/nivalis-nigh...
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Nivalis Nights Passes 1 Million Wishlists on Steam Ahead of Launch - Pixel Byte
Developer ION LAND, the team behind the upcoming cyberpunk slice-of-life sim and my most anticipated game of the year, Nivalis Nights, has announced that the title has crossed 1 million wishlists on S...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Taking a first look at Cassette Beasts 2002 at Gamescom, it appears that they are refining what works and doing away with what doesn’t. pixelbytegaming.com/cassette-bea...
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Cassette Beasts 2002 First Look: Promising Monster Collecting
Taking a first look at Cassette Beasts 2002 at Gamescom, it appears that they are refining what works and doing away with what doesn't.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dragami Games has officially unveiled Lollipop Chainsaw: Back2Back, the sequel to the 2012 cult classic action hack-and-slash title of the same name. pixelbytegaming.com/lollipop-cha...
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Lollipop Chainsaw: Back2Back Announced At Tokyo Game Show - Pixel Byte
Everybody's favorite chainsaw-wielding cheerleader, spreading sparkles and rainbows with every zombie head she chops off, Juliet Starling, is officially set to return in Lollipop Chainsaw: Back2Back. ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hi everyone! Just want to let everybody know about a new feature we have added: user reviews! Just interact with the user bar and click to enter and register your score. Hopefully, this will help better reflect the thoughts of our audience. Enjoy!
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has some incredibly high notes when swords are clashing in combat, but the slow pace of Kyoto feels at odds. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/onimusha-way...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review – Several Samurai - Pixel Byte
Last year I had the opportunity to review the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, a game I had probably not touched in maybe 15 years. Even then, I never owned it. I enjoyed it, but like most m...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Additional layoffs have hit Mindseye developer Build A Rocket Boy, raising questions about the studio's future. pixelbytegaming.com/more-layoffs...
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More Layoffs At Mindseye Developer Build A Rocket Boy Leaves Questions About Studio’s Future - Pixel Byte
Several developers who worked on the title Mindseye, which was universally panned upon release, have stated that they have been laid off. This has led many to question the future of the controversial ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will return players to a demon-infested Three Kingdoms on March 4th, 2027. A limited-time alpha beta is also available now. pixelbytegaming.com/wo-long-2-wi...
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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Will Return Players To Three Kingdoms China on March 4, 2027 - Pixel Byte
Koei Tecmo America and developer Team Ninja have announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to the action soulslike title from 2023, will be released on March 4, 2027. Alongside pre-orders, ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hips N Noses announced combat overhauls made to the indie roguelike management sim in the lead-up to an updated demo being playable at Tokyo Game Show. pixelbytegaming.com/hips-n-noses...
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Hips N Noses Reveals Major Combat Overhaul Ahead of TGS 2026 - Pixel Byte
Upcoming indie Cafe management and Roguelike game Hips N Noses has revealed a major combat overhaul ahead of its appearance at the Tokyo Game Show 2026. South Korean developer PepperStones is behind t...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends Retold, the remake of its 2013 game, has been delayed and will now be released in December. pixelbytegaming.com/ubisoft-has-...
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Ubisoft Has Delayed Rayman Legends Retold By Two Months - Pixel Byte
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends Retold, the remake of their 2013 platformer, will be delayed by just a few weeks from the date initially planned, October 1st. The publisher announced via soc...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fortnite has announced that the title's collaboration with Kingdom Hearts, featuring a character skin of Sora, will launch this week. pixelbytegaming.com/fortnite-x-k...
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Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts Collaboration Featuring Sora Launching This Week - Pixel Byte
Fortnite has officially confirmed the title's long-awaited Kingdom Hearts collaboration is coming, teasing four different skins based on characters from the series. This news was revealed via a brief ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
An opinion piece by AndresPlays in which he argues it does not matter how many games come out in a year, as long as you find something you truly enjoy. pixelbytegaming.com/keeping-up-w...
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Keeping Up With New Games Is Impossible - Pixel Byte
An opinion piece by AndresPlays in which he argues it does not matter how many games come out in a year, as long as you find something you truly enjoy.
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Awesome! Glad you're enjoying Zero company, its a great game!
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Noice! Sounds like fun!
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Here at Pixel Byte weekends are for unwinding with some gaming after stressful work weeks. Whats everyone playing this weekend?
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the one hand, The Blood of Dawnwalker takes some genuine steps forward for RPGs, but several design choices can undercut that sense of progression. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/the-blood-of...
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – This Game SUCKS (Blood) - Pixel Byte
Every so often, a game comes out, and it just takes forever for the gears to start moving and the experience to actually click. If I am being honest, I thought that 007 First Light was a process for m...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is half roguelike, half management sim, and an all-around enjoyable fantasy capitalism well worth your money. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/moonlighter-...
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Review – For A Few Dollars More - Pixel Byte
The Moonlighter series is one of those things that are just interesting from the jump. Most roguelike games involve running the dungeon over and over again, picking up items that may carry over. It's ...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced a new fighter for Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, Minato, who dances her way into the roster today. pixelbytegaming.com/new-characte...
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New Character Minato Dances Her Way Into Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Roster - Pixelbytegaming
KOEI TECMO and developer Team Ninja have announced that a new fighter by the name of Minato is joining the roster of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round today. To help players get situated with the character,...
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Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Microsoft has announced that they will be publishing Physint, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor from Hideo Kojima, rather than Sony, which cut ties with the project earlier this year. pixelbytegaming.com/metal-gear-s...
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Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Now Being Published By Xbox, Not Sony - Pixelbytegaming
Legendary developer Hideo Kojima's successor to his Konami franchise, Metal Gear Solid, known as Physint, will now be published by Xbox, not Sony, Microsoft has confirmed. Originally announced in 2024...
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