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Epic Games Store Makes Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Free Until Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. ET

The limited window aligns with Epic’s holiday free-game campaign to spur interest before ArtPlay’s 2026 prequel.

TiGames Says Zoopunk Is Human-Made, Limits AI to Player UGC After Xbox Showcase Reveal

Scurge: Hive Returns October 10 on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

Early Reviews Praise Shadow Labyrinth’s Gritty Pac-Man Metroidvania Ahead of Launch