Welcome, my friend and fellow bargain hunter, to 2025! Here's to another lucrative year of me hooking you up (almost daily) on nothing but the finest wares worth buying. Case in point: it's the FINAL day of the Steam Winter sale, and I've located the last gasp of great deals worth grabbing. So let's get amongst it!Meanwhile, in My God You're Aging News, it's a thin list for birthdays to celebrate. Nevertheless, I happily baked a 10-shaped cake for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, a WiiU classic. This was basically a minigame found within Super Mario 3D World that was red-mushroomed up into a full title experience. Obviously, old mate Shroom Head didn't have the same abilities as Muzza, but he can pick up items to clock familiar Mushie Kingdom foes as you solve environmental puzzles. Brilliant for casuals and OGs alike, the Switch version is a treasure worth tracking. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games.- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (WiiU) 2015. GetTable of ContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchMetroid DreadThis is a universally recognizable mix of tough puzzles, tougher boss fights, ever-evolving exploration options, and intricate level design that recent games like Hollow Knight and Ori get so right. 9/10.Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door (-15%) - A$68Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-15%) - A$68Hogwarts Legacy (-75%) - A$22.48Axiom Verge (-85%) - A$4.05Disco Elysium: TFC (-70%) - A$18Immortals Fenyx Rising (-80%) - A$11.99Slay the Spire (-66%) - A$12.90Expiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $539 $499 | Switch Original: $499 $448 | Switch OLED Black: $539 $479 | Switch OLED White: $539 $479 | Switch Lite: $329 $299 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $339 $299See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCFreebie!Kingdom Come: DeliveranceTheres a shining suit of mail underneath KCD's authentically medieval grime. Strong characters and storytelling, one of my favorite first-person melee combat systems ever, and special attention given to building moment-to-moment immersion 8/10.See itTrials: Rising (Gold Ed) (-80%) - A$5.90Streets of Rogue (-80%) - A$5.90Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (-75%) - A$5.99Need for Speed Hot Pursuit (-85%) - A$5.99Fury Unleashed (-90%) - A$2.95N++ (-50%) - A$10.75Assault Android Cactus (-75%) - A$7.23BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend (-85%) - A$4.34Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (-80%) - A$3.10Distance (-80%) - A$7.19One Finger Death Punch (-75%) - A$1.87Tales of Maj'Eyal (-56%) - A$15.67Cryptark (-80%) - A$4.30Expiring Recent DealsTales From the Borderlands (-90%) - A$2.99Hogwarts Legacy (-79%) - A$19.128Bitdo Ulti. Cont. (-27%) - A$39Age of Empires II: Def. (-65%) - A$13.98Elden Ring: SotET (-12%) - A$57.19Helldivers 2 (-25%) - A$44.96God of War: Ragnarok (-25%) - A$71.21Or just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 | Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 | Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049See it at SteamBack to topExciting Bargains for XboxStarfieldIts never a great sign when someone recommends a game on the grounds that it gets good after more than a dozen hours (and a lot of patching), but thats very much the kind of game Starfield has been, and I do recommend it.Expiring Recent DealsHogwarts Legacy (-56%) - A$34Starfield (-61%) - A$49Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-39%) - A$47.58Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot cont. (-17%) - A$206.17GTA V (-60%) - A$24Just Dance 2024 (-59%) - A$29Or just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $799 $729 | Series S Black: $549 $545 | Series S White:$499 $471 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationGran Turismo 7Gran Turismo 7 is the most welcoming GT ever, with dozens of hours of curated races and tasks designed to induct a new generation of players into the classic GT experience. 9/10, Amazing.Expiring Recent DealsLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (-62%) - A$43.92Gotham Knights (-85%) - A$16Persona 5 Royal (-48%) - A$49Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (-26%) - A$85God of War: Ragnarok (-61%) - A$49LEGO Horizon Adventures (-38%) - A$64PS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Jan 7 with this subscriptionSuicide Squad: KTJL [PS5]NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered [PS4]The Stanley Parable: Ultra [PS4/5]Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 Slim Disc:$799 $759 | PS5 Slim Digital:679 $678 | PS VR2: $899 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $899 | PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topLegit LEGO DealsStar Wars: Onyx CylinderHey, its the ship from The Long Time Ago, Far, Far Away Space Goonies. Add it to your armada for less.Expiring Recent DealsBack to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.

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Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790kUpdate [Thu 2nd Jan 2025, 2am]: First 4 Figures has shared another look at its new Metal Sonic: The Steel Nemesis statue, with pre-orders set to open on 7th January 2025 and pricing to be revealed on the same day.This latest look also provides details about the exact dimensions. It's got a height of 14.7" / 37.5cm, a width of 10.2" / 26cm, and weighs in at 3.48kg. And here's the official description which also acknowledges Sonic 4: Episode II."This statue replicates every detail of Metal Sonic's design, from his sleek blue metallic exterior to the yellow circular chest depression. The base represents the roller coaster track during the boss battle from Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II with a warning sign for a bottomless pit, reminiscent of risky moments in Sonic games."Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790kWatch on YouTube As noted in the fine print of the video above, this statue also comes with a "limited edition numbering authentication card". Over the next few days, F4F will also reveal the exclusive edition of this statue "piece by piece" - so keep an eye out for more updates.Original Story: First 4 Figures has released all sorts of stunning figures over the years and the latest one it's now teased is a statue of Metal Sonic.Metal Sonic debuted in Sonic CD (playable in Sonic Origins on Switch) and will be "coming soon" to the First 4 Figures line, with pre-orders for this statue set to open on 7th January 2025. It's noted how the final product may be slightly different when it is released.As usual, if you sign up to the First 4 Figures email, you'll be able to get $10 off when pre-orders go live. As for the pricing, it will apparently be revealed on launch day along with other details like the size of the statue.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790k Send out the year of Shadow with a bangHere we go again...Update: New info has surfacedWould you be interested in this Metal Sonic statue from First 4 Figures? Let us know in the comments.[source gonintendo.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:05 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesSega President Shuji Utsumi On Sonic The Hedgehogs Next Major OutingIt must be a "great game"Sonic Movie Writers Talk About Two Requested Characters For Live-ActionThere's still hope with a fourth movie confirmedHere's Another Look At Sonic's DC Crossover Comic SeriesThe Sonic characters become famous superheroesRandom: Sonic 3's Movie Writers Would Love To Adapt Zelda: Wind Waker To The Big Screen"We're putting it out there in the world"Sonic X Shadow Generations Full Soundtrack Now Available, Here's Every Song IncludedSend out the year of Shadow with a bang

Image: NintendoZelda: Echoes of Wisdom was one of the many video game hits of 2024 and if it didn't already get enough recognition for pushing the top-down entries in the series to new heights, living legend Goichi 'Suda51' Suda has now stepped in to give it just a little more praise.Speaking to GamesRadar recently, the creator of No More Heroes mentioned how Echoes of Wisdom was the game he played and "dug the most" in 2024 - noting how it felt closer to older entries and sort of revived the magic of the series for him.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790kWatch on YouTube Here's exactly what he had to say:Suda51: "Not that this game needs a shout-out from me or anything, but the game I probably played and dug the most this year was The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. I doubt anyone needs me to recommend this title to them, but... Anyway, I felt it was significantly different from a lot of the other bigger Zelda titles, a bit more cartoonish and closer to the older games in the series, but once you get into it, it really hooks you in. I really loved the world it was set in and all the various details, and again, it just left me feeling like 'I got to experience Zelda all over again.'"In other words, it was his game of the year! As for Suda51's plans in 2025, he told Famitsu in its end-of-year developer roundup to be on the lookout for a new game (via Gematsu). He's also previously mentioned how his studio Grasshopper Manufacture is very excited about the Switch successor.Echoes of Wisdom also made our 'Game of the Year' staff awards here on Nintendo Life. If you haven't already played it and are a fan of the earlier entries (mixed with some modern touches), the latest Switch outing is well worth a look. Here's a quick sample from our review:"Rather than abandoning the classic formula, Zelda has shown that the old and the new can come together and produce wonderful results that reward experimentation and reinforce the joy of play." Linking to the pastNo More PremonitionDamned if ya do"Im really looking forward to seeing what Nintendo does with it"Did you enjoy Echoes of Wisdom as much as Suda51? Is it potentially even your game of 2024? Let us know in the comments.[source gamesradar.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesBest Nintendo Switch Games Of 2024The finest Switch games of 2024Feature: 15 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2024Hello, my prettiesFeature: The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2024Some shinies that may have slipped through your fingersFeature: Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2024Biggest surprise! Most long-winded title! Crappiest Switch publisher!Nintendo Reveals Japan's "Top 30" Most Downloaded Switch eShop Games Of 2024Suika Game takes out the top spot

Hi. I am new to learning Niagara. I am wondering when if at all an in-game effect should be made of 1 or multiple systems, and if multiple what is the way to get 2 systems to Link up and tie into an animation. My exanple is a player summons an aura around themselves. About 1.5 seconds later a meteor strikes in front of them, when it impacts the player aura goes away. 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

In 1803, General David Thompson (1766-1827) and his wife, Sybil (Norton) Thompson, moved into this recently completed Federal style residence on North Street, the main road through Goshen Village, Connecticut. David Thompson was a merchant and partner in the firm Wadhams & Thompson, occupying a store nearby the Congregational Church. Business partners David Thompson and David Wadhams built near-identical houses across the street from each other, though the Wadhams house has since been gut renovated and lost much of its original fabric. The Thompson House stands out for its Palladian second-story window, glazed with interlacing arcs. The property was owned at the end of the 19th century by Albert Sperry, a Civil War veteran.

How to solve today's Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesLooking for Wednesdays Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here:Its the first Thors Day of 2025 and Im still having trouble believing its the new year already. This whole holiday season has been a bit dreamlike for me. Theres an unreality about it all that Im not quite sure how to describe.In any case, yesterday was Wordle Wednesday and I accidentally gave you the wrong riddleone Id given in a recent Wordle Wednesday post! Ill do the one I meant to do today next week instead. Oops! Heres the riddle:It cannot be seen, cannot be felt,Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.It lies behind stars and under hills,And empty holes it fills.It comes out first and follows after,Ends life, kills laughter.The answer is darkness. How To Solve Todays WordleThe Hint: Pick.The Clue: This Wordle ends with a vowel.Okay, spoilers below!...The Answer:Today's WordleCredit: Erik KainPlay Puzzles & Games on ForbesWordle AnalysisEvery day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here. DRAIN was not a great guess today, leaving me with five grey boxes and 438 remaining solutions. SPOUT slashed that number to 8 and brought some more color to the board. I thought I might CLOSE it out on guess #3 but that was not to be. If only I had CHOSE(N) a different word!Competitive Wordle ScoreI get 0 for guessing in four and -1 for losing to the Wordle Bot, who guessed in three today.How To Play Competitive WordleGuessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your pointspositive or negative.You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!Todays Wordle EtymologyChose is the simple past tense of choose. The word "choose" comes from Old English "cosan", meaning "to select or decide." This traces back to Proto-Germanic "keusan", which also meant "to choose" or "taste." The root can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European "eus-", meaning "to taste or relish." Over time, the meaning evolved from the idea of tasting or trying to the broader concept of selecting or making decisions.Let me know how you fared with your Wordle today on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog where I write about games, TV shows and movies when Im not writing puzzle guides. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.

The Weaponization of VehiclesVehicles (cars, buses, trucks, etc.,) are integral to our modern lives, serving as vital tools for mobility, transportation of goods, and even exploration. They facilitate daily commutes, connect remote regions to urban centers, and ensure the timely delivery of food and essential supplies. From cars and trucks to buses and bicycles, these machines (or tools) have revolutionized the way we live and interact. However, the very essence of vehicles as symbols of freedom and convenience has been marred by their malicious use as weapons of terror.The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off late morning with a heavy police and FBI ... [+] presence after a Terrorist attack early in the morning in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said. (Photo by Emily KASK / AFP) (Photo by EMILY KASK/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesThe transformation of vehicles into instruments of mass violence has instigated fear, trauma, and societal upheaval, impacting communities and fundamentally altering public perception of transportation.The juxtaposition of vehicles as facilitators of freedom and as tools of violence creates a paradox that challenges our very understanding of mobility. For most, vehicles represent autonomy, the ability to traverse distances, and the chance to explore new horizons. However, we that this mobility can quickly be weaponized. Over the years, there have been high-profile incidents of vehicles being used deliberately to inflict harm on unsuspecting individuals. From tragic incidents like the 2016 Bastille Day attack in Nice, France, to horrific events in Berlin and Toronto, the haunting reality is that vehicles can be co-opted for nefarious purposes. Most recently New Orleans, often referred to as the Big Easy was the site of a heinous vehicular attack on New Years Day 2025, resulting in the massacre of at least 15 people and injury to dozens of others.TOPSHOT - A picture taken on July 15, 2016 shows the truck that was driven by a man through a crowd ... [+] celebrating Bastille Day being towed away by breakdown lorry in the French Riviera city of Nice. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesMORE FOR YOUWhen vehicles are used as weapons the reasons vary, ranging from political statements to acts of indiscriminate violence. While the psychological impact of these events is profound, the physical destruction has a long-lasting effect on communities, including economic repercussions. Lives are lost, families are shattered, and neighborhoods that once felt safe become riddled with anxiety and fear. The sudden realization that a quotidian objecta car or truckcan turn lethal can strain public trust in their environments. It leads to a reconsideration of how we perceive mobility, once viewed exclusively as a beneficial aspect of life.The surge in such incidents has catalyzed serious discussions around public safety and the need for enhanced regulations around vehicle usage. The conversations focus not only on how to deter potential attackers but also on how to balance the freedoms associated with vehicle ownership and the necessity of collective safety. In many cities, desperate measures have been taken to mitigate risks: increased barriers at public events, expanded use of pedestrian zones, and specialized road barriers designed to thwart vehicle attacks. While these measures can enhance safety, they can also restrict movement and alter the landscape of urban areas and in the New Orleans incident despite a heightened police presence was not enough.Moreover, such episodes can lead to broader societal consequences, fueling divisions within communities. When a vehicle-based attack occurs, it often provokes a heightened sense of vigilance and fear among citizens toward one another. Distrust can manifest, particularly against specific demographic groups, as fears and misconceptions create a collective sense of vulnerability. This fallout has profound implications on social cohesion and can result in stigmas that hinder community unity. The Tesla cybertruck explosion at a Trump hotel just a few weeks from inauguration appears to create political implications, sowing further distrust among community.A Tesla Cybertruck is shown after it caught fire and exploded outside the lobby of President-elect ... [+] Donald Trump's hotel, on January 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday. (Photo by WADE VANDERVORT / AFP) (Photo by WADE VANDERVORT/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesFurthermore, the psychological scars inflicted by such acts can linger long after the physical aftermath is cleared. Survivors grappling with trauma find themselves navigating a world painted with shadows of fear and anxiety. Support systems become crucial, but resources are often stretched thin in the aftermath of such incidents, compounding the challenges faced by communities.As we navigate this complex landscape, it is essential to instill vigilance without succumbing to paralyzing fear. Communities can rally together to reclaim spaces, emphasizing unity over division, and resilience in the face of adversity. Initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding can help dispel misconceptions that arise from these heinous acts and shed light on the actual facts, not internet fodder. Engaging with law enforcement and civic leaders regarding the reimagining of public safety strategies can help develop a framework that prioritizes safety without infringing on the freedoms enjoyed by many as long as those officials do not succumb to stereotypical partisan positions.In conclusion, while vehicles remain symbols of freedom and connectivity, we must confront the unsettling reality of their misuse as weapons. As we reflect on the balance between protection and freedom, it becomes clear that proactive measures, community engagement, and a commitment to understanding are essential factors in transforming the narrative surrounding vehicles. By focusing on building resilient communities, we can work collectively to ensure that mobility remains a source of liberty and not a tool of oppression. Our overarching goal should be to insure that Transportation is Mobility and Mobility is Freedom will remain true for every community.

The Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was rented on Turo, Las Vegas police said.The app was also used to rent the truck used in the New Orleans attack.President Biden said that authorities are looking into whether the two incidents were connected.A Tesla Cybertruck that exploded on Wednesday in Las Vegas was rented on Turo, the same app used to rent the pickup truck used in the New Orleans attack, Las Vegas police said."I'm being told that New Orleans was rented through Turo, and so was ours," Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said in a press conference. "That's another coincidence that absolutely is continuing to bear from our investigation that we have to continue to look into."Turo is a car-sharing app that lets private car owners rent out their vehicles. It is similar to Airbnb or Vrbo but for vehicles instead of homes.In a statement to Business Insider, Turo confirmed the truck used in the New Orleans attack was rented on the service."We are heartbroken to learn that one of our host's vehicles was involved in this awful incident," the statement reads. "We are actively partnering with the FBI. We are not currently aware of anything in this guest's background that would have identified him as a trust and safety threat to us at the time of the reservation."Turo did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI about the Las Vegas Cybertruck.The San Francisco-based company offers a wide range of cars, from Toyotas and Jeeps to Porsches and Teslas, and is active in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and France. Investors include the venture arms of American Express, BMW, and Liberty Mutual, and top venture capital firms like Kleiner Perkins and Google Ventures. Celebrity investors include rapper 2 Chainz and NBA and NFL players.Turo has close to 1,000 employees and was valued at $1.5 billion in 2020, per PitchBook. It registered to go public in 2021 but has not moved forward with the initial public offering.In a press conference Wednesday, President Joe Biden said authorities were investigating whether there was any connection between the Las Vegas explosion and the New Orleans attack.McMahill said at a press conference that the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck was killed and seven others injured after the vehicle exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas."We're very well aware of what has happened in New Orleans with the event that occurred there, and the number of victims there and the additional IEDs," McMahill said, referring to an attack in New Orleans that killed 15 on Wednesday morning. "So, as you can imagine, with an explosion here on iconic Las Vegas Boulevard, we are taking all of the precautions that we need to take to keep our community safe."Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote on X that the explosion was "caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb" in the bed of the Cybertruck.This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

The most exciting indie games for 2025 from Citizen Sleeper 2 to WanderstopAdam StarkeyPublished January 2, 2025 1:00am Get ready for a stack of sleeper hits (Jump Over The Age)GameCentral names the most promising indie games which should be on your radar in 2025, including big sequels and stop-motion nightmares.While Astro Bot, Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, and other blockbusters led the gaming conversation in 2024, indie games arguably deserved the spotlight more. Balatro, Animal Well, UFO 50, Lorelei And The Laser Eyes, Minishoot Adventures, Sorry Were Closed, and The Rise Of The Golden Idol, were just some of the highlights, and offered more novel variety than the big-hitters.Everything about 2025 suggests itll be a banner year for the big dogs, with GTA 6 and the new Nintendo console leading the way, but the expansive gaming landscape today means a hit can strike out of nowhere. Nobody anticipated Helldivers 2s success or Palworlds sudden grip on the conversation (for good and bad) for a solid month.Based on what we can predict, weve collated a 2025 indie game selection box where every title could potentially rival a Crunchie whether through a unique concept, being an anticipated sequel, or based on the developers past work. Citizen Sleeper 2 is kicking off the indie highlights (Jump Over The Age)Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorFormats: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PCRelease date: January 31Citizen Sleeper was one of the best surprises of 2022, blending tabletop role-playing mechanics and a meditative sci-fi landscape. The sequel looks like a natural evolution of the originals highs, with more meaningful choices and a larger expanse to navigate.Trying to market its compulsive dice-throw loop through a trailer feels about as effective as skimming a novel, but another dive into developer Gareth Damian Martins creative dystopia is an easy sell for anyone who fell for the originals magic.Demon TidesFormats: PCRelease date: 2025If youre a fan of platformers, Demon Turf was one of the genres unsung gems in recent years. It was stylish, packed a killer soundtrack, and was expressive in its movement, something which only evolved in its refined, bitesize sequel Neon Splash.For this follow-up, lead character Beebz has been fully realised in 3D, in a vibrant open world. The switch to a softer art style is a clear push for wider appeal, but all the charm and variety appears intact in this ambitious refresh. A deckbuilder like no other (Mega Crit)Slay The Spire 2Formats: PCRelease date: 2025 (early access)If youre wondering where all these roguelike deckbuilding games like Balatro, and the sorely neglected Midnight Suns, have come from in recent years, Slay The Spire was the catalyst. Six years after its full release, developer Mega Crit is now looking to reclaim its dominance with a sequel.Slay The Spire 2 might struggle to have the same impact, but the sequel certainly seems to have a bigger budget and has had plenty of time to come up with new ideas. Its set to enter early access in 2025, so while it will likely be a couple years before its released on other formats its still going to be attracting plenty of attention right from the start.MorselsFormats: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PCRelease date: February 2025Annapurna Interactive has always been a very reliable stable of indie hits, and while the games division has undergone a dramatic overhaul behind the scenes, the publishers slate for 2025 looks just as strong, as evidenced by this roguelite headlined by a hungry mouse.Morsels looks like The Binding Of Isaac crossed with a nightmare vision of Pokmon, as you rotate through different monsters with special abilities throughout each run. The striking art style is by Toby Dixon, who previously worked on Nidhogg 2 and Atomicrops. Skate Story will hopefully come out this year (Devolver Digital)Skate StoryFormats: PCRelease date: 2025A delayed leftover from our 2024 list, Skate Story is a skateboarding sim set in the underworlds demonic streets. Two years after its reveal, the psychedelic, crystallised visuals and unnerving setting have kept this one firmly in our minds.Skateboarding games were on the upswing a few years back, between Tony Hawks Pro Skater and OlliOlli World, but the absence of a big-hitter since then feels like a prime opportunity for Skate Story to steal some thunder.Bionic BayFormats: PlayStation 5 and PCRelease date: March 13A physics-based platformer with a whiff of Limbo, Bionic Bay is a gravity-manipulating, time-stopping, and body-shifting leap through a biomechanical world.The combination of mechanics screams like a speedrunner paradise, so hopefully the game pushes its potential for extraordinary acrobatics to the extreme. Theres also a mode where you can race against the ghosts of other players, if you fancy a ragdoll giggle. Ninja Gaiden is being revived (Dotemu)Ninja Gaiden: RageboundFormats: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PCRelease date: 2025The developers behind Blasphemous have been given the keys to Ninja Gaiden, in whats pitched as a mash-up between the series side-scrolling roots and the 3D entries. Based on the stylish, throwback trailer, it certainly appears to skew towards the former.There hasnt been a mainline game in the series since 2012s Ninja Gaiden 3, so this quais-reboot is certainly welcome. Developer The Game Kitchen has made its name on Metroidvanias, so itll be interesting to see how they handle a more traditional action game.WanderstopFormats: PlayStation 5 and PCRelease date: March 11A former warrior seeks to heal her trauma by maintaining a tea shop in this narrative-driven adventure. Its billed as a cosy game, but considering this is from the same designer behind The Stanley Parable and The Beginners Guide, expect some subversive twists.Even without the promise of sharp writing, Wanderstop is visually comparable to a lost Pixar movie from the studios peak. Of all the games on this list, this one has awards contender written all over it. A new footy contender (Sloclap)RematchFormats: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PCRelease date: Summer 2025You might think theres little room for reinvention in the realm of video game football, but Sifu developer Sloclap is giving it a shot. Rematch looks to blend the intricate systems of its brawler predecessor with the presentation of Rocket League in online 5v5 matches.The crucial change is the third-person perspective and your singular control over one player, so its all about perfecting your individual ball skills while coordinating with others. Whether it captures the minds of casual EA Sports FC 25 players remains to be seen, but it certainly looks like a creative shake-up for a genre thats long been stuck in the mud.CuffbustFormats: PCRelease date: 2025The developer behind viral hit Choo-Choo Charles may strike Twitch gold again with Cuffbust, a multiplayer ruckus where you coordinate a prison breakout as a group of Koala bear-looking aliens, aptly called Jailiens.It looks primed for goofs, with proximity chat and chaotic destructible environments, but there appears to be some strategic depth beneath the hijinks, with the ability to hijack intercoms, dig tunnels with spoons, and even gang up on opposing teams within the same prison. A bewitching mix (Riffraff Games)Sleight Of HandFormats: Xbox Series X/S and PCRelease date: 2025A former witch infiltrates her old coven in this third person stealth noir game where you wield a deck of magical cards. The card abilities echo the tricks of Dishonored, allowing you to set up traps, teleport through smoke, or abduct enemies from afar.The flexibility in its mechanics might be the deciding factor in its success, but this looks to be a homage to espionage at large. Sleight Of Hands lead character, Lady Luck, is voiced by Debi Mae West, who you may know as the voice of Meryl in Metal Gear Solid.The Midnight WalkFormats: PlayStation 5 and PCRelease date: 2025Moonhood Studios, founded by the creators of Lost In Random, is championing claymation horror for its first game. Every asset in The Midnight Walk was first sculpted in clay before being 3D-scanned and animated in a stop-motion style, hence why it looks so unsettlingly tactile.While little is known about the gameplay itself (other than its also compatible with PlayStation VR2), the production alone looks to be a monstrous treat.Baby StepsFormats: PlayStation 5 and PCRelease date: 2025The developers behind the excellent Ape Out have swapped gorillas for unemployed men in their thirties, in this literal walking simulator. You play as Nate, a lazy, disappointing son who suddenly discovers the power to walk, albeit with more than a few stumbles.More TrendingGameplay-wise, it appears to hit comedic beats seen in other games hinged around limb control, but the wit in its presentation might elevate this into something special. 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