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Though they are both animals, two very different types of creatures have recently emerged on Steam.
First to garner attention is *Mina the Hollower*. This new title from Yacht Club Games, famous for *Shovel Knight*, draws inspiration from Game Boy Color classics like *The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening*. While faithfully capturing the 8-bit era's distinct color palette, presentation, and gameplay feel, it has been praised for its seamless world-to-world map design, challenging difficulty balanced by detailed support systems, and graphics and sound that become more immersive the more you see and hear them.
These accolades, including a 92 on Metacritic before its release, prove it is one of the most anticipated indie games of the year.
While *Mina the Hollower* features cute anthropomorphic characters, you can also soon encounter animals rendered with realistic graphics and true-to-life appearances. Frontier Developments, now primarily known as a developer of construction and management simulations, has announced its new title, *Planet Zoo 2*. As the first new entry in about seven years, the overall presentation and graphical improvements are striking. Furthermore, the addition of aquatic creatures and flying birds allows players to build and manage aquariums and aviaries within their zoos.
ISSUE | Today's News
■ Announcement | 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4' Announced, Covers the Second Korean War | Article, Steam
The long-rumored *Call of Duty* set in Korea has finally been unveiled. The *Modern Warfare* title will depict a fictional Second Korean War. Consequently, Korea will serve as the primary setting, and the South Korean military will be encountered throughout the game. Additionally, the return of the PvPvE mode, DMZ, and a Nintendo Switch 2 release have been confirmed. The game is set to launch on October 23. More detailed information will be released in the future through online channels and gaming events.
■ Announcement | 'Planet Zoo 2', Now Build Aquariums and Aviaries | Steam
A new title from Frontier Developments, which has established itself as a powerhouse in construction and management simulation games with *Planet Coaster* and *Jurassic World Evolution*. This sequel, released about seven years after the original *Planet Zoo*, is scheduled for launch on October 13. The addition of fully aquatic species and flying birds allows for the creation of aquariums and aviaries. Korean voice support and a console release have also been announced.
NEW | Upcoming Releases & Updates
■ Release | Mina the Hollower | Review, Steam
The latest title from Yacht Club Games, famous for *Shovel Knight*. It received a 92 on Metacritic before launch, making it one of the highest-rated games of the year. It features high-quality exploration and map design within a classic art style and gameplay mechanics.
■ Release | Stardust: Star and Witch | Steam
A turn-based single-player pixel SRPG that revives the classic SRPG feel while reinterpreting it with modern gameplay. Developed by the Korean studio Kniv Studio, it has been praised for gameplay and presentation reminiscent of masterpieces like *Farland Tactics*. It entered the Steam popular games chart upon its release on the 29th.
■ Update | Backrooms: Escape Together | Steam
A co-op thriller that has been praised for capturing the horror of Kane Pixels' *Backrooms* universe since its Early Access release in 2022. Following the release of the film directed by Kane Pixels himself, an in-game event related to the movie has begun in collaboration with distributor A24.
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