Party
7 storiesThe category includes local pass-and-play releases, simultaneous couch multiplayer and online games for changing groups. Coverage examines player counts, controller needs, matchmaking, accessibility, pacing, content variety and reliability, while separating genuine group-focused design from a conventional game with only a secondary multiplayer mode.
Pirates Four Paws Charity Stream Sets August Twitch Return for 2026
Pirates Four Paws will return to Twitch from 14-18 August 2026, with El Gato Pub hosting a five-day charity event supporting Best Friends Animal Society, featuring live streams, tournaments and a $3,000 fundraising target
Machine Party launches on Steam with deadly minigames and multiplayer
Machine Party, a new collection of violent party minigames for 2-4 players from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and support for multiple languages
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND pre-orders open for Switch and Switch 2 release
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has opened digital pre-orders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, a party game featuring 145 Sanrio characters and over 45 mini games, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 October 2026
Scales of Silence launches on Steam with 500 levels and 8-player local play
Aggro Games has released Scales of Silence version 1.0 on Steam, ending its Early Access phase. The full game features 500 campaign levels, 30 serpents, 20 bosses and supports up to eight players in local multiplayer modes
RuneScape Monopoly Special Edition Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October Launch
Jagex has opened pre-orders for the RuneScape special edition of MONOPOLY, letting fans bring Gielinor to the tabletop. The boardgame is available via the official RuneScape Merch Store, with shipping set for October 2026
Centrix Receives 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' Board Game Honour
Centrix, the social strategy board game from Analog Game Studios, has been awarded the 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation, highlighting its appeal to both casual and strategic players
The Dungeon Club Announced as Social Bluffing Game Where Ghosts Compete
RA Tabletop has revealed The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing card game where eliminated players return as ghosts to disrupt the living and remain in contention for victory