Silksong breaking new ground, it's best to look back at all the incredible indie game sequels throughout the years.

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Square Enix will be showcasing a number of its biggest upcoming titles for the Tokyo Game Show 2025, the publisher has announced. Among the list of games included to appear at the event, which runs ...

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