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GamersHeroes Thursday, August 21, 2025 11:09 PM
    

The team behind FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 has confirmed that Suits' Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt) and Star Wars' Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) will both be Guests of Honor at the event in late November.

The post FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 Guests of Honor to Include Suits and Star Wars Stars appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Friday, August 22, 2025 3:30 AM
    

A side-by-side image shows Venom Snake and Naked Snake from promotional art for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

We'll also take a look at how the new mechanics stack up against the OG as found in the Master Collection

The post Here's How <i>Metal Gear Solid 3′</i>s Remake Gameplay Compares To <i>Metal Gear Solid 5</i> appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, August 22, 2025 3:15 AM
    

Snake looks up while holding a silenced pistol.

Cloning the past to remake the future, Konami is invested in preserving the thrill of playing hide and seek in the jungle

The post A Sneak Peak Inside <i>Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater'</i>s Development appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, August 22, 2025 3:01 AM
    

Snake looks at someone from his one good eye.

With this remarkable recreation, Snake Eater reclaims its title as one of the best stealth games of all time

The post <i>Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review appeared first on Kotaku.


PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:59 AM
    

What are the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley codes? We've done some digging to make sure we've got the latest codes available from Gameloft. To celebrate the release of Dreamlight Valley multiplayer, there are two new codes below.

The Dreamlight Valley golden potato code was the first to come to the Disney game, and gives you just that, a golden potato. It doesn't even do anything yet, but the exciting news is that it appears to be part of a future Dreamlight Valley quest. The code might no longer be available, but if you still don't have a golden potato, you can pick one up in Scrooge's shop, and notes hidden around the valley suggest that the potato might be put to use any day now. Other codes have since been released with various celebrations and events, and all current Dreamlight Valley codes can be found below.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:17 AM
    

What are the free games on the Epic Games Store this week? Each week in 2025, Epic is giving away free games for you to own forever. These games are separate to the free-to-play games available on the store, and you only have one week to claim them.

Epic has given away over $10,000 worth of games since 2018, and it doesn't look like they're going to stop any time soon. It's worth checking in each week to see which games are on offer. Occasionally, you can even redeem in-game goodies and exclusive items for your favorite free PC games. Let's take a look at the free Epic games right now, and what to expect from upcoming games on the Epic Games Store.


PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:49 AM
    

August 22, 2025: Two fresh Mugen codes are here following a bit of lag trouble.

What are the new Mugen codes? The next in a long line of anime-inspired Roblox games is taking the player-made games platform by storm. Get a head start or catch up to your friends in a jiffy with this list of limited-time redeemables before they're replaced with fewer and fewer goodies as time goes on.

Looking for other popular games to grind on the platform? Check out the latest Blox Fruits codes to jump into a mainstay, or Attack on Titan Revolution codes if you're after a slight change of pace. And if you want something massively different, try Grow a Garden codes instead.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:46 AM
    

August 22, 2025: Two new Type Soul codes have arrived.

What are the new Type Soul codes? Death does not mean the end in this anime-inspired game, and no matter if you pick to become a Soul Reaper or one of the Hollow, you'll need the best gear if you want to survive.

While there are many Roblox games based on popular anime, this up-and-coming action adventure will eventually have a lineup of freebies to win. However, while you're waiting for new Type Soul codes, check out the latest Project Slayers codes or Blox Fruits codes if you're in the market for freebies in other anime-inspired Roblox games.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:51 AM
    

With the Silksong release date now revealed, and it being very soon, the Hollow Knight Silksong system requirements are well worth checking in on to ensure your gaming PC, laptop, or handheld can meet the demands.

Hollow Knight Silksong asks for nothing more from your PC than the original Hollow Knight system requirements from 2017. As such, you definitely won't need the best gaming PC from our buying guides to get the game running, as just about any PC, laptop, or handheld from the last 15 years should be able to meet the game's entry-level specs. With the Hollow Knight Silksong release date now confirmed, and arriving very soon, it's worth giving your hardware a last-minute check for updates.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:26 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We're looking to add new flowers to the list when the second half of the Beanstalk event lands this weekend.

Looking for the latest Grow a Garden Flower plants and fruits? If you're looking to make the most of the beanstalk event in the biggest Roblox game around, you'll want to cover your farm in flower-class plants. The rarer the better, too.

Not sure if it's worth grinding away at the Roblox Grow a Garden beanstalk event? Check out the Grow a Garden pets tier list and Grow a Garden seeds tier list. You'll learn which pets are worth looking for, and which seeds to keep rolling for. We also have lists of all Grow a Garden prickly plants and berry plants and fruits for when you need them.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:27 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We'll add any new Prickly plants from the second leg of the GaG Beanstalk event tomorrow.

What are Prickly plants in Grow a Garden? If that's a question you're asking, you're probably trying to grow the Beanstalk for some new seeds, pets, and garden decor. Given that the plant needed to grow the beanstalk rotates every hour, you'll need to hop on the new ones quickly.

By submitting prickly plants in the middle of the Roblox Grow a Garden map, you contribute to the level of the beanstalk reaching high into the sky. Want to know if the rewards are worth donating your best crops for? Check out the Grow a Garden pets tier list. There's a Grow a Garden seeds tier list, too. We also have the list of all GaG tropical plants, Grow a Garden berry plants, and GaG flower plants for when you need them.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:27 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We'll add any new crop requests for the second half of the GaG Beanstalk event tomorrow.

What are the Grow a Garden plants and plant types? If you're looking into whether it's worth donating your entire inventory to the man with the magic beans, you're in the right place. We've gone through the trouble of working out each plant's classification to deduce if it's worth giving up a crop worth a million sheckles for the sake of a single level boost to the big plant to the sky.

Wondering if it's all worth it? Take a peek at the Grow a Garden pets tier list to see if the Sprout Egg critters made the cut. And if cash is the concern, the Grow a Garden seeds tier list can help you make sense of the Sprout Seed packs introduced with this update. Regardless, Grow a Garden codes can get you freebies without the effort.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:32 AM
    

August 22, 2025: Check back here tomorrow for any new potential GaG vegetable plants that might drop with the second half of the Beanstalk update.

What are vegetable plants in Grow a Garden? With so many otherworldly crops available in the massive Roblox game nearly a year on from its release, we can understand the confusion. Maybe a GaG vegetable fruit isn't such an absurdity. If you're looking to grow the Roblox beanstalk over and over again during this forgiving request period, you'll want to start harvesting right away.

Vegetable plants in Grow a Garden can quickly take over your farm. So, before you dig up your berries and bushes to make room, read up on the Grow a Garden seeds tier list and Grow a Garden pets tier list to see if the rewards are even worth it. We also have lists of all GaG tropical plants, Grow a Garden prickly plants, and GaG berry plants for when you need them.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:33 AM
    

August 22, 2025: New Woody plants could arrive with tomorrow's final part of the GaG Beanstalk event.

What are Woody plants in Grow a Garden? If you're hoping to help Jack's magic beans become a mega beanstalk every other hour, you may have to donate as many of these specific plant specimens as possible. Woody Grow a Garden plants on Roblox take some time to grow. Sow the seeds now, though, and you'll have plenty of time to reap the rewards over and over again.

Before you start rearranging your whole farm to fit more Grow a Garden woody crops, you might want to check out the Grow a Garden seeds tier list and accompanying Grow a Garden pets tier list. We also have lists of all Grow a Garden prickly plants, tropical plants, and vegetable plants.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:31 AM
    

August 22, 2025: A few new berry plants and fruits might drop with tomorrow's GaG Beanstalk Pt.2 update.

What are all the Grow a Garden berry plants and fruits? This crop classification is a fairly self-explanatory one you'll need to take into account when pitching in with the GaG Beanstalk event. With over a hundred plants available in the game, creating an efficient garden around the berry plants beanstalk request can be a struggle.

Wondering if the Roblox Grow a Garden beanstalk event is even worth attempting to complete? Check out our Grow a Garden seeds tier list to see if the rewards are any good. With at least seven levels to boost the beanstalk through, the more you put in, the better the rewards. You may also need the Grow a Garden prickly plants and fruits list, GaG stalky plants, and the Grow a Garden flowers list as the requests rotate.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:30 AM
    

August 22, 2025: New Tropical plants and fruits could drop with part two of the GaG Beanstalk update tomorrow.

What are tropical plants in Grow a Garden? When Jack decides it's time to give some exotic fruits to the beanstalk in the middle of the map, it's time for alert Seed Shop shoppers to rise up. Many of the seeds stocked in the standard shop can fit the bill, making it one of the easier Beanstalk growth periods to max out.

While you dig through your Grow a Garden inventory for any Tropical plants or seeds you may already have, study the updated Grow a Garden pets tier list to see if the Beanstalk event rewards are even worth it. We also have guides on all GaG prickly plants, all Stalky plants, and all Grow a Garden berry plants.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:29 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We're anticipating new Candy plants and fruits with the second part of the GaG Beanstalk update tomorrow.

What are candy plants in Grow a Garden? If it sounds like Jack is asking for an impossible mulch for the Beanstalk in the middle of the map, that's because he is. Without a Roblox event or two under your belt, you'll struggle to satisfy his hour-long request if he's after crops that can also fall into multiple other categories.

Before you search your Grow a Garden inventory for seeds that might sprout into Candy plants, read up on the Grow a Garden pets tier list and Grow a Garden seeds tier list. We also have the lists of all GaG prickly plants, GaG tropical plants, and GaG stalky plants.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:29 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We're looking forward to new Stalky plants with the second part of the GaG Beanstalk update tomorrow.

What are Stalky plants in Grow a Garden? If you're hoping to grow the Roblox Beanstalk at a decent pace, you might have a whole hour to submit stalky plants to Jack at the base of where he's tossed his magic beans. But what are stalky plants in Grow a Garden, anyway? The beanstalk is an obvious one. But there are well over a dozen more you can grow yourself.

If you're serious about reaping the many rewards available in this Roblox Grow a Garden event, take a look at how to maximize your gains with our Grow a Garden Beanstalk event guide. For other plant types you may need, check out our guides on all GaG prickly plants, all flowers plants, and all Grow a Garden berry plants.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:17 AM
    

When is the next Grow a Garden update? Grow a Garden has quickly become the biggest Roblox game of all time with over two million active players. Fighting through the noise of anime RPGs and obbys, this tycoon game stands out in a field of its own thanks to its relaxing farming sim gameplay and idle progress.

Another reason for the Roblox game's immense popularity might be the creator's dedication to providing regular content updates. New Grow a Garden pets, seeds, mutations, and more are added every week, making it one of the best Roblox games around. If your garden is full of watermelons and bamboo right now, you might be wondering which new GaG seeds to grab during the next Grow a Garden update, so here's what we know so far

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:05 AM
    

August 22, 2025: Support unit Phoebe has been added to the P5X tier list.

What's the Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list for patch 1.1? Now available worldwide after a successful run in certain regions, the global release of P5X features a slightly different launch lineup. And while the strongest character is who you're likely expecting, rooting for a single unit is far from the best angle. Get the bigger picture with this P5X tier list.

It'll be interesting to see how the meta changes in Persona 5 The Phantom X over the coming weeks and months. Looking to get into some of the other best gacha games? Just need a refresher course on the best units around? Check out our HSR tier list for more turn-based battles, or our Genshin Impact tier list if you're looking to mix things up with real-time brawls in vibrant open worlds.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 4:00 AM
    

I can't lie, I hated Metal Gear Solid 3 when it first launched in 2004. The '50s setting robbed me of the futuristic gadgets that drew me to the series with Metal Gear Solid 2, and the game ran at a pitiful 30fps compared to MGS 2's solid 60fps. As you can probably imagine, I eventually came around on Kojima's masterpiece, and with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, I've grown to appreciate it all the more.

With the flurry of remakes this past decade, it didn't come as a surprise to anyone when Konami announced its plans to revisit MGS 3. As the earliest game in the timeline, it serves as a natural entry point for newcomers. Taking place in Tselinoyarsk, a fictional region in the Soviet Union during the Cold War, you play as Naked Snake, a black ops agent assigned to a classified operation. By relying on survival instincts, close-quarters combat training, and sneaking expertise, you're tasked with 'Operation Snake Eater,' a mission that could determine the fate of the entire world.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 3:26 AM
    

August 22, 2025 We added one new AFK Journey code and checked for any expired codes.

Looking for new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming free items is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These redeem codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired.

The AFK Journey redeem codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 3:20 AM
    

August 22, 2025: We added six new Reverse 1999 codes and removed three expired codes.

What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It's tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more.

Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Zenless Zone Zero codes, too, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 22, 2025 5:39 AM
    

Escape From Tarkov was first playable all the way back in 2016. Since then, it's become perhaps the most recognizable example of the extraction shooter, a high tension style of FPS that also includes games like Hunt: Showdown, Delta Force and Marauders. Tarkov has also been a public work in progress for nearly a decade now, which means you can explore a large part of the game while it's still being made, even if your enjoyment has always been somewhat hampered by the knowledge that its creator, Battlestate, doesn't consider the project 'finished' yet. That's about to change with Tarkov's 1.0 launch, which we've just learned is arriving very soon.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 22, 2025 4:00 AM
    

I feel for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. If it was named something like Fang Bastard: The Punching Of The Many, the trailers wouldn't have so many views, but those who'd watched them would probably be quite jazzed for that new bitey-talky game that looks a bit like Dishonored with more story branching. It isn't, and they aren't. Instead, it's called Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, a name packed with some of the weightiest words in RPGdom.

I don't pity it, though. Three hours and change into Bloodlines 2, I've determined that I'd quite enjoy a Dishonored with more story branching, actually. Not as much as if I could express my roleplaying chops outside of very specific dialogue menus, or if I cared more about the fellow nightcrawlers on the other side of those conversations. But for all the tricky development and heavy heritage, I'd be lying if I said I haven't enjoyed being The Chinese Room's version of a souped-up vampire prowling a snowy, bisexual-lit Seattle.

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Destructoid Friday, August 22, 2025 4:00 AM
    

MGS Delta Snake Eater Snake salute

Remaking a classic video game for modern audiences is always a sketchy ordeal. Bringing forward decades-old gameplay and storytelling must be handled with care, but you also have to offer something different to set it apart from the original.

As a very dedicated, long-time fan of the series, I'm pleased to say Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is everything a remake should be. It remains true to the original in basically every single way, while offering enhanced visuals and a better take on gameplay than what was offered 21 years ago, making it feel like a new and complete package.

What a thrill

Snake crouches next to a tree in MGS Delta Snake Eater
Screenshot by Destructoid

MGS Delta is, by and large, 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with the same exact voice acting, cutscenes, and music that helped make it an all-time great single-player stealth action game. That's a good thing.

Some may be turned off by the fact that the cutscenes are one-to-one recreations with a gorgeous coat of modern-day paint, but I love it. Over the course of two decades, I have played or watched playthroughs of MGS3 several dozen times. I know these songs and scenes by heart, and this is the same game, but way, way prettier.

The innovation in MGS Delta comes in the gameplay, which is remade through a new control scheme and over-the-shoulder camera angle for Snake in his 1960s spy-thriller adventure. It makes the game more accessible than, say, the HD Collection version of MGS3, which was re-released recently, featuring some dated controls from the PS2 game.

Other than that, MGS Delta is a dream for fans of the franchise. After creator Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami 10 years ago, we've been left to wonder where the MGS franchise was headed. This remake was handled with care from the ground up, and it's present in every facet of the title. Konami didn't try to reinvent anything from Kojima's original vision other than gameplay systems that have become unwieldy over time.

Outside of a few framerate hiccups on the base PS5 (I played on both PS5 and PS5 Pro, the latter of which is a spectacle to look at on a large 4K screen), the game runs smoothly. It plays well, too, apart from Snake's movement sometimes feeling clunky or sluggish. For example, Snake contextually sticks to nearby walls, rather than when holding a direction on the analog stick like in the original. This is one of the game's few misses.

Snake vs. The Fury in MGS Delta Snake Eater
Screenshot by Destructoid

Make no mistake, though, MGS Delta is stunningly gorgeous. I damn near broke the Share button on my PS5 controller, screenshotting everything from mid-gameplay vistas to iconic cutscene shots recreated in UE5. It's an absolute joy to watch and witness, with special attention given to the game's lighting effects, which are some of the best I've seen.

With the new engine, Snake and the various memorable characters are all brought to new life with more details in their expressions and models than ever before, down to every single hair on Snake's beard or weird wound on Colonel Volgin's face.

Some days, you feed on a tree frog

Ocelot, Snake, and EVA fight on motorcycles in MGS Delta Snake Eater
Screenshot by Destructoid

I'm really excited for a new generation of gamers to re-live MGS3 and all of its fun boss battles, intense action sequences, silly quirks, and heartbreaking ending. So many gamers have no idea what's in store for them, and I can't wait to see the reactions. And just like the original, MGS3 remains a good entry point for the franchise. 

I generally recommend playing the series in release order, but you can easily play this game without any prior knowledge and experience it as a standalone title that could hook you on the rest, and I think that's what Konami may have in mind with this release.

Every Easter egg from the original is here, including mid-cutscene button presses that allow you to see through Snake's POV, looking at everything from ghoulish spectres in the background to EVA's cleavage up close. Yeah, this is the same exact game I grew up with, and it's still just plain wonderful.

Plus, with this new and powerful graphics engine, the Russian jungle of MGS3 is more detailed than ever. Leaves and dirt kick up when Snake rolls through, mud cakes on his sneaking suit and stays there through cutscenes, and the forest is absolutely teeming with wildlife.

There's a solid amount of replayability here, too. The game logs everything you collect, including every weapon, item, camouflage, facepaint, and animal you eat, so completionists may feast. There's also special mini-game modes Snake vs. Monkey or Snake vs. Bomberman (depending on the platform you play on), and a prop hunt-like multiplayer mode coming after launch. 

There's also inevitable replay value in playing and re-playing the game in either the new, over-the-shoulder perspective or with the classic legacy camera, although I think the latter does not feel quite right with the new control scheme.

Snake faces off vs. The Boss in MGS Delta Snake Eater
Screenshot by Destructoid

One other minor difference I must mention is the classic "Snake Eater" theme song by Cynthia Harrell has been re-recorded for this version of the game. The opening title sequence has been re-done, too. This isn't necessarily a bad thing; it just stands out from the rest of the remake that's so dutifully recreated.

Regardless, I will be diving back into MGS Delta for several playthroughs and live streams to re-experience these classic scenes, battles, and moments all over again for a long time to come, while also hunting down every Kerotan frog and GA-KO duck in the wilderness. Welcome back, MGS.

The post Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review – I'm still in a dream appeared first on Destructoid.


MonsterVine Friday, August 22, 2025 3:01 AM
     Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to play one of the greatest games of all time. Everything that was incredible about the original game is still intact, while the more poorly aged aspects have been polished supremely. This is a master stroke of a remake, and I sincerely hope we see […]

MonsterVine Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:52 PM
     Bandai Namco has released a brand-new trailer for My Hero Academia: All's Justice, showcasing the game's battle system and high-energy combat. Based on the global anime phenomenon, the game is a 3D arena fighter that pits iconic Heroes and Villains against each other in tag-team 3v3 battles. Players will step into the climactic Final War […]

MonsterVine Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:46 PM
     Envar Games, the newly formed development division of Stockholm-based Envar, has revealed its debut original title, Witchspire, during the Future Games Show at gamescom 2025. Known for its co-development contributions to major hits like League of Legends, Overwatch 2, and Valorant, Envar is now stepping into the spotlight with a magical survival-crafting adventure launching first […]

MonsterVine Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:18 PM
     During The Future Games Show, LifeLine Games and publisher Dear Villagers officially revealed their partnership to bring Deer & Boy to players in 2026. The cinematic platformer will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch, with a new gameplay trailer showcased at the event. A Story of Growth and Companionship First […]