Subscriptions Made Games Easier to Try, and Easier to Drop
Game subscriptions are fantastic for discovery. They also teach us to treat games like a buffet, which quietly changes how we judge value, patience, and risk.
Articles by Alex Thorn
The Talos Principle: Reawakened is cheap enough to test your puzzle-game patience
Steam's midweek discount drops Croteam's Unreal Engine 5 rebuild to 42.49 zł in Poland, making it a much easier recommendation for puzzle fans who missed the original.
The Sinking City 2 putting its first hour on Steam is a horror flex
Frogwares has dated The Sinking City 2 for August 18, 2026 and put a free opening-hour demo on Steam. That is the right kind of risk for a survival horror sequel.
Day of the Devs 2026: the indie games worth wishlisting first
Day of the Devs brought 20 indie games to Summer Game Fest. These are the ones to put on your radar first, from Threads of Time to Dreadmoor and Tenebris Somnia.
Gothic 1 Remake launches today, and the Colony still bites
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are sending players back to the Valley of the Mines today on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remake's hard job is keeping Gothic's rough edge without preserving the wrong kind of jank.
AI Dungeon is weirdest when you stop treating it like a normal RPG
AI Dungeon is a text adventure where the story answers back. New players will have a better first hour if they bring a clear premise, specific actions, and patience for the AI when it wanders.
Dune: Awakening's console launch is really a solo-player reset
Dune: Awakening hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026 with full single-player support, optional PvP, private-server options on PC, and a lot less pressure to treat Arrakis like a second job.
LEGO Batman finally gives Switch 2 owners a Gotham date
Warner Bros. is bringing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18, with Deluxe perks, early access, and the Joker-and-Harley Mayhem Collection landing the same day.
PlayStation's June State of Play finally gave PS5 owners a real calendar
Sony's June 2026 State of Play had the usual spectacle, but the useful part was simpler: PS5 players now have a run of dated games they can actually plan around.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Next PC Requirement Shift Is Really About Windows 10’s Endgame
CD Projekt Red says Windows 11 will become the baseline for Cyberpunk 2077 after Windows 10 support ends. Here is what that actually means for PC players, handheld owners, and anyone still living near the minimum spec line.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Review: A Classic Spellbook Reopened, Warts and All
Unfrozen's Early Access revival understands the old Heroes rhythm better than expected: one more turn, one more mine, one more impossible battle. It also still has Early Access bruises.
The Gravity of GTA 6: Fable’s Q1 2027 Delay is a Masterclass in Strategic Retreat
Xbox has officially shifted Playground Games’ Fable reboot to February 2027. We analyze why dodging the gargantuan orbit of Grand Theft Auto VI is not just sensible—it is a survival requirement.