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  • Uncover What Was Lost — Mystical II: Forgotten Knowledge Descends on Steam December 3

    Uncover What Was Lost — Mystical II: Forgotten Knowledge Descends on Steam December 3

    Forgeur Games reveals a hand-painted medieval puzzle journey — launch discount and wishlist page live now

    Hidden knowledge sleeps beneath centuries of mist and stone — and you’re the one who will wake it. Forgeur Games has officially announced Mystical II: Forgotten Knowledge, a beautifully crafted medieval puzzle adventure coming to Windows via Steam on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 19:00 CET / 10:00 PST, priced at €4.99 / $4.99 — with a 20% launch discount during its first week on sale. The Steam page is live right now, open for wishlists.

    Five Realms, One Truth — The Story & Structure

    Mystical II unfolds across five distinct mystical realms, each with its own theme, visual style, and puzzle logic:

    • The Village — sort familiar objects in three distinct colours
    • The Castle — piece together noble families and dismantle walls of interlocking gears
    • The Crypt — match items that share a hidden purpose despite different appearances
    • The Temple — assemble the complete sacred gear of long-vanished masters
    • The Dungeon — identify 20 unique creatures by their horns, scales, and claws

    Across 50 hand-crafted stages, you’ll work with 216 individually painted objects arranged into 72 families, all set against rich, atmospheric backdrops that bring the medieval-fantasy world to life.

    How You Play — Simple to Learn, Satisfying to Master

    The core loop is elegant and compelling:

    • Objects fall from above — purchase each one for a single gold coin
    • Gather pairs and trios in your satchel to build matches
    • Reveal your finds with the magnifier before columns overflow and space runs out
    • Collect round medallions as you progress — they unlock bonuses and turn the tide in critical moments

    It’s a game of timing, pattern recognition, and careful management — calm enough to relax with, yet challenging enough to keep you engaged.

    Why It Stands Out

    Mystical II is the work of solo developer Leslie Forgeur, releasing under the Forgeur Games banner — a labour of love where every asset has been personally painted and designed. The result is a title that feels handcrafted in the best sense:

    • Accessible for all skill levels — no prior puzzle-game experience required
    • Dual-language support — interface and text in English and French
    • Approachable price point — less than the cost of a single coffee, with extra savings in launch week
    • Peaceful, immersive pace — no combat, no timers breathing down your neck — just you, the puzzles, and the mystery

    Launch Details at a Glance

    DetailInfo
    Release DateThursday, December 3, 2026
    Launch Time19:00 CET / 10:00 PST
    PlatformWindows PC (Steam)
    Base Price€4.99 / $4.99
    Launch Offer20% off — valid until December 10
    LanguagesEnglish, French
    Steam PageLive now — wishlist today
    Official TrailerAvailable to view on the store page

    The Knowledge Awaits — Wishlist Now

    Some truths were never meant to stay buried. Step into the Village, pass through the Castle, descend into the Crypt, stand before the Temple, and face the Dungeon. The forgotten is waiting to be remembered.

    More info on Mystical II Forgotten Knowledge

    #MysticalII #ForgottenKnowledge #ForgeurGames #MedievalPuzzle #IndieGame #SteamRelease #PCGaming #PuzzleGame #CozyGaming #BizNooz

  • Wings of Friendship — My Penguin Friend Takes Flight in World Premiere Reveal

    Wings of Friendship — My Penguin Friend Takes Flight in World Premiere Reveal

    Some friendships defy distance, size, and even species.

    Cardiff-based indie studio Good Gate Media has officially unveiled the world premiere trailer for My Penguin Friend during the Galaxies Autumn Showcase — a warm, witty, and deeply emotional puzzle-adventure inspired by one of the most extraordinary true stories of our time. Landing on Steam in Q2 2027, this is one journey you won’t want to miss.

    A Storm, a Shore, and an Unlikely Bond

    You play as Dindim — a plucky little penguin swept far from home by a fierce storm. Washed ashore on Ilha Grande, a tropical island off the Brazilian coast, he finds himself stranded in a world built for creatures with hands, not flippers. Exhausted and alone, he is rescued by João, a quiet fisherman who nurses him back to health — and in doing so, discovers a companion who will change his life forever.

    What begins as a search for the way home becomes something far greater: a story of connection, care, and seeing the world through new eyes. It’s inspired by the real-life bond between a Magellanic penguin and a Brazilian fisherman — a friendship so powerful that the bird returned to visit his human friend every year, swimming thousands of miles across the open ocean.

    See the World From Two Feet Off the Ground

    My Penguin Friend invites you to experience a familiar world from a delightfully unfamiliar perspective:

    • Become a Penguin Puzzler — drag debris, shift obstacles, and turn everyday objects into tools. Nothing is designed for flippers, so everything demands creativity
    • Explore Ilha Grande — waddle across sun-drenched beaches, dive into vibrant waters, scramble up coastal cliffs, and wander through a village where every doorway, chair, and table is toweringly out of reach
    • More Than a Game — woven into the adventure are gentle, meaningful themes of environmental care and climate awareness, reflecting the real-world challenges facing our oceans and wildlife
    • A Complete Journey — expect a rich, heartfelt 6–10 hour experience crafted in Unreal Engine 5, brimming with charm, beauty, and moments that will stay with you long after the credits roll

    Splash, Squawk, Peck… and Poop

    This isn’t just about being small — it’s about using what you’ve got:

    • Waddle, swim, and dive across land and sea
    • Peck at things that look interesting (or edible)
    • Slide, slip, and tumble with delightfully playful physics
    • Yes — use every tool in the penguin handbook, including the one that clears paths and startles seagulls alike

    Think Untitled Goose Game with a softer heart, Journey with flippers, and a story all its own — equal parts mischief and wonder.

    From Acclaimed Storytellers

    Good Gate Media is the studio behind Five Dates and Ten Dates — the celebrated interactive romantic comedies that proved the team knows how to craft genuine, human connection. Now they turn their talents to a tale that crosses species lines, bringing the same warmth, nuance, and emotional depth to a very different kind of story.

    “This story touched our hearts deeply. It’s about how much we need each other — human and animal alike — and how far a little friendship can carry you.” — Good Gate Media

    Wishlist Now — Dindim Is Waiting

    • Platform: PC via Steam
    • Release: Q2 2027
    • Store page live now — add to your wishlist to be notified the moment it arrives
    • World premiere trailer available to watch via the Galaxies Autumn Showcase

    The Ocean Is Wide — But Friendship Is Wider

    My Penguin Friend isn’t just about finding your way home. It’s about realising that home can be somewhere — or someone — you never expected. It’s about how one small creature can make a world of difference.

    Watch the trailer, wishlist the game, and prepare to meet Dindim. He’s already on his way.

    More Info: My Penguin Friend

    #MyPenguinFriend #GoodGateMedia #GalaxiesShowcase #IndieGame #Adventure #PuzzleGame #WholesomeGaming #Environmental #TrueStory #Coming2027 #Biznooz

  • Strategy Meets the Shadows: ‘GRID CRYPT’ Arriving on Steam This Month

    Strategy Meets the Shadows: ‘GRID CRYPT’ Arriving on Steam This Month

    Puzzle enthusiasts and dungeon-crawling tacticians, mark your calendars. Independent developer isu has officially announced that GRID CRYPT, a minimalist top-down grid puzzle game, is set to launch on Steam and itch.io on April 23, 2026.

    While the indie scene is no stranger to “Sokoban-style” logic games, GRID CRYPT promises a tighter, more reactive experience that focuses on the art of observation.

    Master the Rules of the Dungeon

    In GRID CRYPT, you aren’t just pushing blocks; you’re navigating a lethal dance with the dungeon’s denizens. The core hook lies in the predictability of your enemies. Monsters follow strict movement priorities and routes based on your position. Success isn’t about faster reflexes—it’s about learning the “habits” of your foes and using them to clear a path.

    Key Features Include:

    • Tactical Freedom: Players can choose to methodically eliminate every enemy on a floor or risk a mad dash for the stairs.
    • The Joy of Discovery: The game emphasises trial and error. Beyond just dodging monsters, you’ll need to uncover the hidden logic governing each map.
    • A Dense Challenge: With over 70 handcrafted stages, the game is designed for a focused, high-satisfaction playthrough of roughly two hours.
    • The King Awaits: A mysterious “King” lurks in the deepest depths. Reaching him will require mastering every mechanic the game throws at you.

    Aesthetic and Accessibility

    Visually, GRID CRYPT embraces a clean, 2D retro-pixel aesthetic that ensures the board is always readable—a must for high-stakes logic puzzles. The developer has also prioritised accessibility, including keyboard-only options, custom volume controls, and no timed inputs, allowing players to solve the crypt at their own pace.

    “The key to mastering GRID CRYPT lies not just in learning enemy behavior, but in uncovering the hidden logic of each stage.” — isu

    Launch Details

    • Title: GRID CRYPT
    • Developer/Publisher: isu
    • Release Date: April 23, 2026
    • Platforms: Steam (PC), itch.io
    • Genre: Puzzle, Turn-Based Strategy

    For those who enjoy games like Baba Is You or Hoplite, GRID CRYPT looks like a must-add to your Steam wishlist. Will you play it safe, or will you find the most efficient route through the dark? We’ll find out when the dungeon doors open later this month.

    Find out more here – https://s.team/a/4542250/

    #isu #GRIDCRYPT #topdowngrid #puzzlegame #Steam #itchio #grid #strategy #games #gaming #gamers

  • Play Minesweeper on your mobile device

    Play Minesweeper on your mobile device

    This is a classic for anyone who had a PC running Windows in the past, this little game could be played while at work, studying or when there was a few minutes spare. Now this game is back and this time its available for your tablet or smartphone. Thanks to Netflix this game is now going to be back on everyone’s mind and who knows how far this game is going to go, we imagine little tournaments at school, college, home and work, who will become the best at Minesweeper?

    Find out more about the Minesweeper game here; https://www.netflix.com/game/81665070

    #Minesweeper #Netflix #Games #Gaming #Gamers #MobileGames #MinesweeperGame #PuzzleGame #PC #NewGames #Mines #Ships #Navy #MineClearing #Ships #War #NavalWarfare

  • Cocoon game revealed

    Cocoon game revealed

    Here is a game that has been designed to test your gaming and thinking skills, this is Cocoon a game that brings puzzles into your gaming experience as aliens and machines go out of their way to make sure that you are unable to ease your way through the levels and onto the final battle that will crown you the winner.

    This is a game from Jeppe Carlsen who has worked on some popular games in the past, but this game is different, the puzzle element is going to frustrate gamers and that is how it should be, forget about shoot em up games this is one for the thinking gamer, is that you?

    Find out more about the Cocoon game here; https://www.cocoongame.com/

    #Cocoon #CocoonGame #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #PC #Games #Aliens #PuzzleGame #JeppeCarlsen #Mystery #GameReveal