Infinity Nikki, the free-to-play, open-world dress-up RPG, has delivered yet another big content drop in the form of Chromatic Beings Everbright. The latest update brings the game up to version 2.2, and introduces a new narrative chapter, and gameplay taking place around a festival narrative.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder getting the Switch 2 Edition + expansion treatment in March feels like Nintendo making the correct call, and I couldn't think of a better game to be getting that bit more attention on the new system.
Donkey Kong Bananza is down to $62.99 at Amazon right now, $7 off its original list price, and a 10% saving for those counting. That’s a pretty rare discount for a Nintendo game not that long after release, 6 months at most by my estimates.
While the internet keeps chasing ghosts with fake AAA leak lists, Epic is actually delivering a four-course meal of high-fantasy competence. Today, December 30, the Trine Classic Collection hit the zero-dollar mark on the Epic Games Store. You’ve got until December 31 at 11:00 AM ET to claim the first four games of a series that basically defined the “physics-puzzler-with-swords” archetype. If you prefer Valve’s ecosystem or missed the window, the Steam Store is currently running a 75% discount through January 5, though even that feels pricey compared to the secondary market. A quick glance at G2A (affiliate link) shows keys floating around the $10 range, but honestly, paying anything for this today is a failure of basic consumer awareness.
The gimmick is simple: you control a Wizard who conjures boxes, a Thief with a grappling hook, and a Knight who hits things. The reality is much more chaotic. Trine thrives on the fact that its puzzles are “soft.” There isn’t a single correct way to cross a spike pit; if you can stack enough conjured crates into a precarious, wobbling tower and jump off the top before the whole thing collapses, the game counts it. This collection takes you from the hand-drawn beauty of the original Enchanted Edition and Trine 2—widely considered the peak of the genre—into the experimental 3D levels of Trine 3, finally landing on the polished, back-to-basics brilliance of Trine 4. It’s a series that rewards the “street intellectual” approach to gaming—don’t follow the developer’s breadcrumbs if you can just break the engine to get where you’re going.
This is strictly better with friends, but it’s also a quick way to find out which of your buddies has zero spatial awareness. The three-player co-op turns every bridge-building exercise into a debate about weight distribution and momentum. It is a resourceful addition to any library because it scales perfectly; you can play it with kids who just want to swing on ropes or with a dedicated group trying to optimize every movement. Since these games are optimized for efficiency rather than raw power, you don’t need a top-tier rig to see the hand-painted assets in their best light. It’s an easy pick for the holiday break that provides dozens of hours of gameplay without demanding you learn a complex combat system or sit through endless cinematic fluff.
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If you’ve been holding out for a high-value title to justify checking the store every day, this is it. Today, December 23, Epic opened the vault to reveal Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. This is the definitive spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, directed by the legendary Koji Igarashi. It delivers exactly what fans have been asking for: a massive, gothic castle, precise combat, and a deep RPG system that lets you tailor your character to your specific playstyle.
The defining mechanic of the game is the Shard System. When you defeat enemies, you have a chance to absorb their essence in the form of a crystal shard. These shards aren’t just minor buffs; they provide hundreds of unique powers ranging from passive stat increases and summoned familiars to massive magical attacks. Some shards are even essential for progression, granting movement abilities like gravity manipulation or teleportation that are required to reach the castle’s deepest secrets. Because you can swap these powers and weapons at any time, you never feel locked into one way of playing.
Visually, the game uses a 2.5D style that makes the screen-filling boss fights feel cinematic and intense. The soundtrack is also a major highlight, composed by Michiru Yamane, the artist responsible for the iconic music of the original Castlevania series. It’s atmospheric, rewarding, and specifically designed for players who enjoy uncovering every hidden room and secret on a complex map.
Bloodstained usually retails for $39.99, which makes it the most significant giveaway of the holiday event so far. You have 24 hours to claim it before it is replaced on December 24 at 11:00 AM ET. If you value games with actual mechanical depth and a pedigree of excellence, get this added to your library immediately.
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