Author: Obsidian

There is a specific sub-genre of gaming that I like to call “Slav-jank.” It isn’t an insult; instead, it’s a term of endearment for games from Eastern Europe that prioritize thick, suffocating atmosphere and deep storytelling over the polished, focus-tested smoothness of Western AAA titles. Think S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Metro, or Atomic Heart. Hail to the Rainbow, the latest project from solo developer Sergey Noskov, fits squarely into this lineage. It is a game that feels like a forgotten memory of Half-Life 2, remixed with the neon-soaked melancholy of Blade Runner and set against the backdrop of a frozen, post-apocalyptic Russia. It…

Valve’s final sale of 2025 is here. The Steam Winter Sale brings massive discounts and the final showdown for the Steam Awards. The wait is over for PC gamers looking to expand their backlogs. The Steam Winter Sale has officially begun, marking the platform’s last major seasonal event of the year. From now until January 5th at 10 a.m. PT, players can find deep discounts on “all kinds of games across the entire Steam Store.” Whether you are looking for the year’s biggest AAA blockbusters or hidden indie gems, the Winter Sale is traditionally one of the best times to…

There is a specific kind of horror that only winter can produce. It isn’t just about the cold; it’s about the isolation, the way sound travels differently through snow-laden trees, and the oppressive feeling that something is watching you from the white void. Tiny Bunny, a non-linear visual novel set in a remote Siberian village, captures this atmosphere perfectly. For years, it has been the darling of the indie horror scene—a black-and-white nightmare fueled by childhood fears and post-Soviet gloom. However, the long-awaited release of Episode 5 has fractured the community. What was once a universally praised masterpiece now sits…

The saga of Riley Park and the cursed children’s show Amanda the Adventurer has finally reached its conclusion. After a breakout first game and a puzzle-heavy sequel that left some fans scratching their heads, Amanda the Adventurer 3 attempts to tie up loose ends, blending the creepypasta horror of the original with the expanded lore of the second. Picking up immediately where the second game left off, Riley has survived the horrors of the Kensdale Public Library and must now venture into the belly of the beast: an abandoned Hameln facility. The stakes have never been higher, and the narrative…

CI Games unveils a blood-soaked first look at the sequel featuring music by Ghost, while simultaneously dropping the final major update for the 2023 original. At The Game Awards 2025, CI Games pulled back the curtain on Lords of the Fallen II, delivering a bone-breaking first look at the sequel’s gameplay. Set to a cover of “It’s a Sin” by the rock band Ghost, the trailer showcased a darker, faster, and significantly bloodier experience built on Unreal Engine 5. The sequel is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.…

Some games try to simulate reality, meticulously recreating the physics of a race car or the historical accuracy of a war zone. Then, there is Tingus Goose. This is a game that looks at reality, laughs hysterically, and decides that what the world really needs is a simulator where you grow a massive goose neck out of a human torso, water it until it bursts through the stratosphere, and profit from the “durable fetuses” that tumble out of it like a biological Pachinko machine. Developed by SweatyChair and born from the twisted, surreal mind of animator MasterTingus, Tingus Goose is…