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'Earth Must Die' Kicks Off Mega Playtest, Accepting Sign-Ups

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earth Must Die is a British comedic narrative adventure that invites you to reclaim your throne, which you’ve squandered by being an introvert for over 300 years, and save the entire Tyrythian Ascendancy.

Monday, January 12, 2026 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 2:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

 

Peter Molyneux's God Game 'Masters Of Albion' Gets April 2026 Release Date, Shows Off Gameplay - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Possess characters at will in Masters Of Albion, a God Game where you build by day, fight by night in an epic story of power and consequence.

'Pompeii: The Legacy' Steam Early Access Update Adds Quests, Trade Improvements, Rebalanced Buildings And More, v1.0 Launch In March 2026

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rebuild the city of Pompeii and climb the social ladder. Roman society is full of intrigues that you have to solve in order to become a powerful ruler.

The Paley Museum Next Blockbuster Exhibit Celebrates 45 Years of Pac-Man

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Paley Museum announced its next blockbuster exhibit, 45 Years of Pac-Man celebrates the origins and unstoppable legacy of one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable characters in gaming and interactive entertainment. 

'Frosthaven' Legacy of the Algox Early Access Update Will Add New Classes, Quest, Biomes, Bosses, Pet And Much More Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Frosthaven is a dark fantasy tactical RPG adaptation of the acclaimed board game of the same name from the mind of Isaac Childres!

'Puzzle & Dragons' Exceeds 16 Million Downloads in North America

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Puzzle & Dragons features an addictive combination of puzzle, dungeon-crawling, and monster-collecting gameplay.

'Clue: Murder By Death' Is A Run-Based Murder Mystery Whodunnit Coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox And PlayStation In February

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The (video) game is afoot in Clue: Murder By Death, a narrative-driven murder mystery set in the luxurious trappings of a mansion in 1930s England.

WorthPlaying's Most Anticipated Games of 2026 - Honorable Mentions

by Judy on Jan. 12, 2026 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2026

After some deliberation and voting, our most anticipated games of 2026 are being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow to start the countdown of WorthPlaying's 20 most anticipated titles of 2026!

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Concludes With More Than $2.44 Million Raised For Prevent Cancer Foundation

by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2026 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) ended early Sunday morning, raising more than $2.44 million for Prevent Cancer Foundation.

'The Eternal Life of Goldman' Playable PC Demo Coming In February As Part Of Steam Next Fest - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Eternal Life Of Goldman is a  platformer/adventure where you explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.

Various Game Trailers #3802

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under Trailers

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

 

'Blind Descent' Partners With Electronic/Industrial Music Producer Corvad For Soundtrack - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 3:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Immerse yourself in a new Martian underground adventure with Blind Descent, an open-world survival craft game that unveils the mysteries of the Martian depths.

'Aniimo' Reveals More Game Details, Accepting Sign-Ups For Closed Beta Test Later This Month - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 2:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Aniimo is a free-to-play, open world creature-catching action/RPG where players are invited to join in the exploration of a living and dynamic world, and meet the magical Aniimo that inhabit it.

Friday, January 9, 2026 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

 

'Outward 2' Reveals More Details About Features And Influences From Predecessor - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Outward 2 is a challenging action/RPG with survival elements focusing on a believable and relatable experience.

'Torchlight: Infinite' Season 11: Vorax Will Bring Revamped Gameplay, Visual Upgrades And More Next Week - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

An Action/RPG based in the Torchlight universe, Torchlight: Infinite is set to give players the freedom to create a build that complements their preferred playstyle.

2026 Independent Games Festival Award Nominees Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2026 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The organizers of the GDC Festival of Gaming announced the finalists of the 28th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) awards ceremony, an event that recognizes, showcases and celebrates independent games and their creators.

'Aphelion' Partners With Composer Amine Bouhafa For Soundtrack - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2026 @ 7:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Aphelion is a cinematic third-person sci-fi action/adventure that blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.

'Starfinder: Afterlight' Demo Planned For Later This Year, Gameplay Sneak Peek Shows Off Exploration And Combat System - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2026 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Starfinder: Afterlight is a story-rich, turn-based RPG set in the Starfinder universe.