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We’re back with our Daily Indie News Roundup and we promise there won’t be any hiatus anytime soon. Another packed day across indie and industry circles, from long-awaited platformers finally getting release dates to financial shakeups, heartfelt tributes, console delays, and roguelikes breaking records.
After a successful Kickstarter and several years of development, Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland is finally set to launch on Steam on March 31. Inspired by the works of Winsor McCay, the hand-animated 2D metroidvania transports players into the colorful dreamscape of Slumberland. Once a peaceful realm inside young Nemo’s imagination, the world is now under siege by a creeping force known as the Oblivion, a mysterious corruption threatening to consume everything in its path.
The team behind ICARUS: Console Edition has announced a short delay, pushing its release from February 26 to March 26. While the console version for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 is described as stable, developers identified areas requiring further refinement. Rather than launch with known issues, the studio opted for additional polish time.
PC Building Simulator 2, originally released on PC via the Epic Games Store in 2022, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on February 26. Published by Epic Games Publishing and developed by Spiral House, the sequel expands on the original with over 1,200 components, deeper hardware simulation, water cooling systems, benchmarking tools, RGB customization, and business management in Career Mode.
CyberConnect2 has announced .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new entry in the long-running .hack series. In a significant shift, the game will be fully self-published by CyberConnect2 with permission from IP holder Bandai Namco Entertainment, marking a rare move toward greater creative autonomy for the studio. Set once again between a virtual MMO world and reality, the project promises a “novel RPG experience” infused with what the studio calls “100 percent pure CyberConnect2 spirit.” No platforms or release date have been announced yet, but the project has reportedly been in development for ten years.
Moon Beast Productions, founded by Diablo veterans including Erich Schaefer, has launched the Kickstarter for Darkhaven. Rather than offering a polished vertical slice, the team has released what they describe as an “unfiltered” pre-alpha demo. Players can experience several hours of sandbox ARPG gameplay and level the Witch class to level eight across three skill trees.
After its PC debut, Tiny Garden launches on Nintendo Switch on February 26. The relaxed farming puzzle game centers on cultivating plants inside a 90s-style clam-shell toy. The Switch version includes the Summer Breeze Cosmetic Pack DLC with new furniture, stickers, and decorative content.
Skunx Games, founded by Horror Skunx creator Winston van Graafeiland, has announced Dark Pals: The 1st Floor, a first-person mascot horror puzzle adventure coming to Steam in 2026. Set in an abandoned children’s mental health asylum from the 1980s, players explore eerie corridors alongside Inky the Ink Blaster, a companion manifested through a toy-like ink gun. Environmental puzzles and lurking mascot-like creatures drive the tension.
Limited Run Games and Mighty Rabbit Studios are releasing Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection on PS5, Switch, and PC on February 20. The collection includes five classic Ren & Stimpy titles spanning portable, 8-bit, and 16-bit versions, alongside save-anywhere functionality, rewind, and a museum viewer featuring original packaging and manuals.
Sega has confirmed the passing of Hideki Sato, former Sega president and hardware architect, who died on February 13. Sato played a crucial role in designing consoles including the SG-1000, Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast. Sega described his contributions as foundational to the company and the broader industry. He worked at Sega from 1971 to 2008.
Ubisoft is responding to community concerns over Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, currently holding a “Mixed” rating on Steam. The criticism centers on a newly arranged soundtrack by Christophe Héral, with players requesting the option to restore the original music. Ubisoft has acknowledged feedback and stated the appropriate team will review the suggestion. Save-related bugs are also being addressed post-launch.
A subtle update to Hollow Knight has removed references to “years” and similar time-specific language across the game. The change reinforces the sense of a timeless, static world, aligning more closely with Team Cherry’s stylistic guidelines. Fans speculate the update reflects deeper lore consistency rather than gameplay changes.
According to Bloomberg, Sony is considering delaying its next PlayStation console to 2028 or 2029 due to a global memory shortage. AI data centers from companies like Alphabet Inc. and OpenAI are consuming large portions of memory chip supply, creating what some are calling “RAMmageddon.” Sony recently shipped 8 million PS5 units during the holiday period, down from 9.5 million the previous year. Meanwhile, software revenue hit record highs.
NetEase reported RMB 112.6 billion ($16.1B) in total revenue for 2025, with gaming revenue up 10.1% year-over-year. Strong performance from Fantasy Westward Journey Online, Marvel Rivals, and Where Winds Meet drove growth. The company emphasized full-cycle AI integration across art, design, programming, animation, and QA to boost scalable production and dynamic gameplay features.
Embracer Group reported declines in both PC/console and mobile segments for the nine months ending December 2025. Despite a 26% year-on-year drop in Q3 net sales, CEO Phil Rogers described profitability as improving. Strong engagement from core IPs including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Tomb Raider offset weaker mobile results.
Mewgenics, from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, has surpassed 115,000 concurrent Steam players, beating Hades 2’s peak. McMillen has now confirmed both a console port and paid DLC are in development. While no timeline has been shared, expectations are that major expansions may follow a similar cadence to previous Isaac expansions.
ArtPlay announced the passing of creative director Shutaro Ida, known for his work on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement. After a year-and-a-half battle with cancer, Ida passed at age 52. Co-founder Koji Igarashi confirmed development of The Scarlet Engagement is in its final stages and will be completed in his honor.
The Nintendo Virtual Boy is coming to Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog on February 17. To play Virtual Boy games, Nintendo is releasing two headset accessories. One headset will be a full-size Virtual Boy mock-up. The other is a cardboard version. According to Video Games Chronicle, these accessories will work not only with Virtual Boy games but also with existing Nintendo Switch games that support VR. Nintendo, as part of its Labo lineup, allowed players to build their own cardboard VR headset.
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Given that this is a remake, developers obviously have more freedom in how they approach in developing this title.
Amber Lab is already building the next chapter, Kena: Skies of Kosmora, set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC…
While today’s headlines focus on PlayStation 5 seemingly abandoning PC ports in favor of exclusivity, there’s plenty more happening in…
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To help you navigate the crowded calendar in March, we’ve hand-picked 12 standout indie games that deserve a spot on…
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Although no specific titles have been teased, online speculation is already running high.
Just days before it was set to air, NACON announced it was postponing its annual NACON Connect digital showcase, originally…
If you’ve ever wished someone would bring back the tone, writing, and atmospheric depth of the original Fallout games, this…
On March 31, 2026, Myrient, a massive 390-terabyte repository of gaming data, will go offline.
Here is a list of demos from Steam Next Fest that we recommend for you.
MONOWAVE places you in the role of Mono, a newborn Guardian tasked with restoring balance to a fractured world.
Monster-collecting roguelite Wonderful Neoran Valley has quintupled its $100K Kickstarter goal, wearing Pokémon and Shin Megami Tensei influences.
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