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Void Crew is a chaotic co-op game coming later this year.

Minecraft's latest DLC pack brings costumes and weapons inspired by Capcom's iconic Mega Man X series.

Valheim will give Game Pass subscribers yet another game to sink hundreds of hours into before summer strikes.

Monomi Park announces the first major content update for Slime Rancher 2 with the Song of the Sabers update.

The upcoming Festival of Friendship update for Disney Dreamlight Valley will pack in a ton of QoL updates.

Powerwash Simulator's upcoming free DLC pack will be based on vehicles and locations from Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Marvel's Midnight Suns has an ace up its sleeve.

Harvestella cultivates its characters and story, but other mechanics aren't quite as ripe.

Hokko Life is a farming/life sim that tries to make a name for itself but fails to stand out in a genre of more compelling titles.

Dream Shards are an important resource in Disney Dreamlight Valley, but they can be a bit tricky to find. Here's everything you need to know.

Emeralds are one of the many gems you can collect in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and they're also required for a couple of quests. Here's how you can find them.

Goat Simulator 3 drops Pilgor into a new sandbox and adds multiplayer to the mix.

Even in Early Access, V Rising lays an extremely solid foundation and has plenty to offer in its current state.

My Time at Sandrock's Early Access phase is charming but needs to cut back on the grind.

Prehistoric Kingdom is still early, but offers an intriguing view of the future of virtual dino-wrangling park simulation.

Rune Factory 5 has one of the best casts and writing in the series, but a batch of performance and presentation issues spoil the crop.

Rune Factory 5's transition to 3D is a bit shaky, but the characters and setting are stronger than ever.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor to create a memorable and addictive park management sim.

With a solid gameplay loop, a variety of side missions, and an engaging, original story that doesn't overstay its welcome, Chorus delivers one of the best sci-fi experiences of the year.

Weird West is due out next year. We got to play a few hours of this immersive sim early and came away with our expectations unholstered.