For Hallowe'en, Ellie descends into the world of liminal horror with the repeating, eerie corridors of The Exit 8

The Exit 8

2023 | KOTAKE CREATE

Horror, Walking Sim | PC

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This week Ellie joins the legendary Solid Snake as we sneak onto the reclusive Shadow Moses Island to stop... Metal Gear?!

Metal Gear Solid

1998 | Konami

Stealth | PS1

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This week Ellie takes it easy by opening a pop-up bookstore in the quaint and literary town of Bookstonbury.

Tiny Bookshop

2025 | Neoludic Games / Skystone Games

Simulation | PC

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This week, Ellie joins the little red fox Lucky on his adventures in the nostalgic retro-revival platformer, New Super Lucky's Tale!

New Super Lucky's Tale

2019 | Playful Studios

Platformer | PC

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This week, Ellie returns to the world of Golden Sun, joining Felix and his party as they attempt to return Alchemy, whether the world wants it or not!

Golden Sun: The Lost Age

2002 | Camelot / Nintendo

JRPG | GBA

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This week, Ellie ventures forth across war-torn Europe to hunt down some villainous vampires and prevent the resurrection of Dracula (again)!

Castlevania: Bloodlines

1994 | Konami

Action | Mega Drive / Genesis

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This week Ellie throws hands in one of the most iconic and influential team fighters ever made, Marvel vs. Capcom 2!

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

2000 | Capcom

Fighting | PC

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This week, Ellie joins Lil Gator in trying to recapture the magic of childhood play in Lil Gator Game!

Lil Gator Game

2022 | MegaWobble / Playtonic

Platformer | PC

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