Amazon Games has officially announced that its MMO, New World: Aeternum, will be going offline permanently on January 31, 2027. This announcement comes after the game was pulled from storefronts, including Steam and the Xbox store, marking a significant shift in Amazon’s gaming strategy as they move away from MMO development. Players will still have access to the game they purchased until the servers shut down, but no new content will be released following the Nighthaven seasonal update.

In a surprising revelation, indie developer Petter Malmehed has linked the decline of his puzzle game, After Hours, on Steam to a lack of email communication skills among younger players. Since its release in 2018, the game has seen a steady drop in user reviews and completion rates, which Malmehed attributes to players struggling with the game’s unique requirement to send real-life emails to progress. This insight raises questions about how modern communication habits are affecting gaming experiences.

Fifteen years ago, Capcom released “Ghost Trick,” a game that stands out as one of the most inventive puzzle experiences in the gaming landscape. Created by Shu Takumi, known for the beloved Ace Attorney series, this game combines a compelling narrative with innovative gameplay mechanics that allow players to inhabit the role of a ghost named Sissel. As Sissel, you navigate a world filled with quirky characters and intricate puzzles, all while unraveling the mystery of your own death.