Drake’s Nexus

  Drake’s Nexus: A Journey Through Impossible Dreams  What if a staircase could lead you in circles, yet somehow still take you forward? What if the world itself bent to your perspective, revealing paths only when you chose to see them? Welcome to Monument Valley — a puzzle adventure that isn’t just a game, but an experience you’ll carry with you long after the final step. In Monument Valley, you guide a mysterious traveler through breathtaking landscapes filled with shifting towers, floating platforms, and mind-bending illusions. Every twist of the architecture feels like discovering a secret that was always hidden in plain sight. The game doesn’t just challenge how you solve puzzles — it challenges how you see the world. This isn’t a sprawling epic meant to eat hundreds of hours of your time. Instead, it’s a carefully crafted journey that feels more like interactive art — a perfect escape when you want to step into a world of wonder and tranquility. The visuals are stunning,...

  🚦 Make Way: Chaos on the Racetrack If you think you’ve mastered party racing games, think again. Make Way, the wild new top-down racer from developer Ice BEAM and publisher Secret Mode, isn’t content with giving you a set track to follow—it wants you to build the road while you’re racing on it. That’s right: every round starts simple, but by the time you’re a few laps in, you’ll be dodging hazards, weaving through ridiculous track layouts, and laughing as your friends try (and fail) to keep their wheels on the course. It’s part racing, part creativity, and part total mayhem. Weapons? Oh yes, they’re here. Obstacles? Plenty of them. Betrayal? Inevitable. But the real hook is how unpredictable every race becomes. You never know what the track will look like once the next piece gets snapped on. Whether you’re in it for the couch co-op laughs, the online chaos, or just want to flex your inner track-designer genius, Make Way delivers the kind of energy that keeps the “one more race” ...

  Drake’s Nexus: The Wild World of Totally Reliable  Delivery Service What happens when you mix package deliveries with ragdoll physics, ridiculous vehicles, and a world that doesn’t quite obey the rules of gravity? You get Totally Reliable Delivery Service—a game that proves getting the job done doesn’t always mean getting it done smoothly. In this sandbox of silly chaos, you and your friends are the delivery crew—though calling you “reliable” might be the biggest joke of all. Whether you’re soaring sky-high in a helicopter that you can barely control, bouncing packages on trampolines, or discovering new (and usually dangerous) shortcuts across town, every delivery turns into a hilarious adventure. The beauty of the game lies in its unpredictability. You never know if your careful plan will actually succeed… or if a single bump will send your package (and your friends) flying into orbit. It’s the kind of game where failure is just as fun as success. And the best part? You don...

  🎮 Gamescom 2025: Opening Night Live + Pre-Show  Hype at Drake’s Nexus! The countdown is almost over, Nexus fam—this Tuesday, August 19th, the world’s biggest gaming stage lights up with Gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL)! But before Geoff Keighley kicks off the two-hour showcase, we’ve got an extra treat: Kyle Bosman is hosting a pre-show starting 30 minutes early, packed with brand-new game announcements. Yes, that means double the reveals, double the excitement, and plenty to talk about here at Drake’s Nexus. 🕑 When & Where to Watch • Pre-Show with Kyle Bosman: 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT / 7:30 PM CEST • Main Show with Geoff Keighley: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 8:00 PM CEST • Stream it live on YouTube, Twitch, and official Gamescom channels. 🔥 What to Expect Gamescom ONL has always been the place for big surprises, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. Confirmed highlights already include: • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – First real deep dive into campaign, multiplay...

  Road Redemption – When Racing Becomes a Full- Contact Sport By Drake’s Nexus If you think racing games are just about following a track, hitting perfect drifts, and crossing the finish line in style… think again. In Road Redemption, the road is your battlefield, your bike is your weapon, and the only thing faster than your wheels is the swing of your melee weapon as chaos unfolds at 120 mph. Born from the spirit of the legendary Road Rash series, Road Redemption by Pixel Dash Studios is not your standard Sunday drive. Picture this: roaring down a highway in a post-apocalyptic world where biker gangs rule, alliances are temporary, and everyone wants to knock you off your ride—literally. This isn’t just about speed. It’s about survival. Whether you’re brawling in close quarters with a steel pipe, taking out rivals with well-timed kicks, or even pulling out a little extra firepower (yes, the kind that goes “bang”), every second on the road is an unpredictable, white-knuckle thrill r...

  Answering the Call – 112 Operator Puts You in the Hot  Seat Ever wondered what it’s like to be the calm voice on the other end of a frantic emergency call? The one who has to make split-second decisions while chaos brews on the streets? In 112 Operator, you’re not just playing a game — you’re taking command of an entire city’s lifeline. From minor mishaps to full-blown disasters, you’ll be juggling police, fire, and medical teams across a living, breathing map. Your city changes with the weather, the time of day, and even the seasons. One moment you might be dispatching officers to a fender bender, and the next… well, let’s just say the radio chatter gets a lot more intense. The best part? You’re in charge. Do you send the nearest ambulance, or hold it back in case a bigger emergency is just around the corner? Do you spread your resources thin, or focus on the most urgent calls first? Every choice matters — and the consequences are yours to handle. 112 Operator is a game of ...

  Pilgrims: The Delightfully Odd Adventure You  Didn’t Know You Needed (And It’s Free for a Limited  Time!) Welcome back to Drake’s Nexus, where we spotlight the quirky, the creative, and the absolutely must-play gems of the gaming world. Today, we’re talking about a little indie treasure that’s as charming as it is bizarre — Pilgrims, from the brilliant minds at Amanita Design. If the names Machinarium, Botanicula, or Samorost ring a bell, you already know Amanita’s style: hand-drawn worlds dripping with personality, puzzles that make you think (and sometimes laugh), and a knack for telling stories without saying a single word. Pilgrims keeps that tradition alive — but flips the formula with a fresh card-based twist. What is Pilgrims? Imagine a point-and-click adventure, but instead of a cluttered inventory, you collect cards — each representing a quirky item or one of your equally quirky companions. You’ll use these cards to navigate a whimsical world filled with talkin...

  🎶 Keylocker: The Cyberpunk Rebellion You Can Play for  Free (For a Limited Time!) 🎶 By Drake’s Nexus Alright, Nexus fam—what if I told you there’s a game where your every attack, dodge, and power move is synced to a thumping bassline, all while fighting a regime that’s banned music on an entire planet? Welcome to the neon-lit chaos of Keylocker—a turn-based cyberpunk RPG that plays like a rebellious love letter to rhythm games and classic JRPGs. And here's the kicker: it’s FREE right now for a limited time. (Link at the end of this post—trust me, you’re gonna want it.) 🎤 The World Where Music is Illegal (Yeah, You Read That Right) Picture this: Saturn, a futuristic planet ruled by a tyrannical authority that has outlawed music for 141 years. No beats, no melodies—just cold, sterile silence. Enter B0B0, a feisty singer/songwriter who’s not about to let the world stay on mute. You’re not just here to fight battles; you’re here to start a sonic revolution. 🕹️ Gameplay: Wher...

  🕷️ Happy Spider-Man Day! Swing Into the Celebration  with Drake’s Nexus 🕸️ Today’s not just another day— it’s Spider-Man Day! That’s right, every year on August 1st , fans around the world unite to celebrate our friendly neighborhood web-slinger. From his first swing through the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 back in 1962 , Spider-Man has been capturing hearts (and villains!) for generations. Whether you grew up watching the classic 90s animated series , spent hours web-slinging through video game skyscrapers , or can’t get enough of Tom Holland’s charismatic take on Peter Parker, there’s no denying Spidey’s place as a pop culture icon. 🕸️ Why August 1st? For the true comic historians out there, Spider-Man’s first appearance was in August 1962 . While the exact release date has its debates, August 1st has become the unofficial official Spider-Man Day —a day where fans pull out their suits, re-watch the movies, dive back into the comics, or just casually whisper “With grea...

  Towers, Tactics & Teamwork: Why Legion TD 2 Is Your  Next Strategic Obsession Welcome back to Drake’s Nexus, where we spotlight the hidden gems, the cult classics, and the “how-did-I-not-play-this-sooner” experiences in the gaming universe. Today, we’re diving into a game that has quietly built one of the most passionate and sharpest player communities out there—Legion TD 2. Oh, and did we mention? It’s FREE for a limited time. 👀 🛡️ What Is Legion TD 2? Imagine this: You’re building your dream army one round at a time, defending against waves of enemies, all while trying to outthink and outbuild real players in a tense tug-of-war. Legion TD 2 blends the best elements of tower defense, autobattlers, and real-time strategy into one brilliant competitive experience. Built by a team of passionate developers who originally modded Warcraft III, this is no casual side project—it’s a fully fledged battler with depth, variety, and an active monthly update cycle that keeps thing...

🔥 The Kombat Has Begun Again – Mortal Kombat  Legacy Kollection Tour Kicks Off! Posted by Drake’s Nexus | July 2025 If you're a Mortal Kombat fan, you better start practicing your fatalities — because the past is punching its way into the present! The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Kombat Tour 2025 is officially underway, and it kicked off in the most epic way possible: right in the middle of San Diego Comic-Con week! This traveling celebration of MK’s bloody brilliant history is giving fans a hands-on preview of Digital Eclipse’s upcoming Legacy Kollection, and we are HERE for it. 🕹️ What Is the Legacy Kollection? Mortal Kombat has had a LOT of titles over the decades, and now they’re being brought back in style. The Legacy Kollection is a loving, brutal time capsule filled with: • The original arcade classics like Mortal Kombat I, II, and Ultimate III • Underrated gems like Mortal Kombat 4, Advance, and Tournament Edition • Enhanced features: rollback netcode, save states, vis...

  🌍 Build Empires, Rewrite History – Civilization VI:  Platinum Edition is Free for a Limited Time! Welcome back to Drake’s Nexus , where strategy meets curiosity and big games come with even bigger surprises. Ever dreamed of leading your people from humble beginnings to global dominance? Of watching your small settlement blossom into a cultural powerhouse—or crushing your enemies with your diplomatic genius and technological edge? Well, your next obsession has just landed in your lap. 🎯 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition is free for a limited time—and this isn’t just the base game. This is the stacked, empire-building, world-bending edition that gives you access to not one, but two major expansions, plus six unique civilization/scenario packs . We're talking Great Ages, natural disasters, World Congress drama, and governors who’ll make or break your rise to greatness. 👑 Will you be a peace-seeking philosopher-king or a ruthless warmonger rewriting the fate of n...

  Sky Racket – The Most Whimsical Game You Didn’t Know You Needed Welcome back to Drake’s Nexus, where the pixel is powerful, the nostalgia is real, and the games are always a little bit weird—in the best possible way. Today’s highlight? A game that smashes genres like bricks on a tennis court: Sky Racket by the wildly imaginative team over at Double Dash Studios . And trust me, if you love vibrant visuals, chaotic co-op, and games that just radiate joy, you’re going to want to check this one out right now—especially because it's FREE for a limited time (link below 👀). 🎾 Wait… A What-Breaker? Sky Racket bills itself as the first “Shmup-Breaker”—yup, that’s a shoot-’em-up meets brick-breaker —and it delivers exactly that in a way no other game does. You’ll bounce lasers back at banana pirates, soar through rainbow-bright levels, and dodge the wildest bullet patterns this side of an arcade machine. And you’ll do it all as a racket-wielding space hero. You heard me. Pure Chaos in ...

  🎭 Figment 2: Creed Valley – A Whimsical Waltz Through  the Mind Welcome back to Drake’s Nexus, where we dive deep into the gaming multiverse and shine a spotlight on hidden gems, indie wonders, and brain-bending adventures. And today? Oh, today we’re stepping into a surreal and musical journey that’s equal parts thought-provoking and toe-tapping. Let me introduce you to Figment 2: Creed Valley , the imaginative action-adventure by Bedtime Digital Games that you didn’t know you needed—until now. 🎶 A Symphony of Mind and Madness Figment 2 isn’t just a game—it’s a performance. One moment you're solving puzzles in a hand-painted dreamworld, the next you’re dodging attacks from nightmares while grooving to jazzy villain anthems that would make Broadway jealous. Every step feels like you’re walking through a concept album built from pure creativity. This isn’t your typical action-platformer. Instead of fighting with brute force, you’re fighting inner demons—literally. The game ...

  Magic, Mayhem & Marketplace Chaos: Why You Need to Try Black Desert Right Now Posted by Drake's Nexus If you've ever wanted to live in a world where you can swing a sword, summon lightning, fish at sunrise, train your horse by moonlight, and then rule the marketplace before breakfast—then Black Desert might just be your new obsession. Developed by the talented folks at Pearl Abyss , Black Desert isn’t just another fantasy MMO. It’s a sprawling sandbox where combat is fast, graphics are jaw-dropping , and your next adventure is entirely up to you. Want to be a fearless warrior? Go for it. Prefer life as a humble cook with a pet llama? That’s cool too. But what really makes this world tick is how alive it feels. Everything from the weather to the NPCs reacts dynamically to your presence. And don’t even get us started on the character creator —it's so detailed you might spend more time customizing your avatar than actually playing (and honestly, no judgment). So why are...

  🎒 Backpack Hero – Your Inventory Is Your Superpower Posted on Drake’s Nexus What if I told you the key to victory isn’t a massive sword, a blazing fireball, or an ancient artifact—but how you organize your stuff? Welcome to Backpack Hero, the delightfully clever roguelite where managing your inventory isn’t just important—it’s everything. Developed by Jaspel, this game takes the classic grid-based inventory system we’ve all wrestled with in RPGs... and turns it into the heart of the entire adventure. 🤔 So What Is Backpack Hero? Imagine a dungeon crawler where you play as a brave (and frankly adorable) rat named Purse, or one of four other unlockable heroes, each with their own twist on the backpack formula. Instead of collecting cards or leveling stats, you’re expanding and rearranging your backpack to power up weapons, activate armor, and unleash devastating combos. That rusty sword in the top left corner? Yeah—it might just be your MVP, if it’s next to the right gear. And we’...

  🎨 Welcome to the Whimsical Mind of Figment – Now  Free for a Limited Time! By Drake's Nexus Ever wonder what your subconscious looks like when it dreams—and when it panics? Enter the wildly imaginative world of Figment, a game that’s equal parts musical, magical, and deeply meaningful. From the brilliant minds at Bedtime Digital Games, Figment is not your average action-adventure. This isn’t just about swinging a wooden sword or solving puzzles—this is about diving headfirst into a surreal realm where your emotions sing, your fears talk back, and every corner of the mind has a story to tell. You’ll explore hand-painted dreamscapes that shift between whimsy and wonder, accompanied by a snarky sidekick and a soundtrack that’s anything but background noise. Let’s just say: the bosses have a flair for show tunes. But don’t be fooled by the vibrant colors and catchy music. Beneath the surface, Figment is exploring something a little deeper—something that might just stick with yo...

  🌅 Drake’s Nexus Presents: Why You Should Glide Into the World of Sable Have you ever dreamed of wandering through a sci-fi desert on a hoverbike, gliding down crimson canyons under a lavender sky, and exploring ancient ruins at your own pace—no enemies, no timers, just pure freedom? If that made your curiosity tingle, Sable is your next journey. Developed by the indie duo at Shedworks and wrapped in a jaw-dropping art style that feels like a living Moebius comic, Sable throws you into a world that invites reflection, exploration, and discovery. You play as Sable, a young nomad on her rite-of-passage called “The Gliding.” But don’t expect to be handheld—this is a choose-your-own-path kind of vibe. Want to explore towering skeletons of forgotten machines? Go ahead. Prefer to help locals, solve puzzles, or simply vibe with the incredible soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast? Totally up to you. There’s no combat. No pressure. Just you, your customizable hoverbike, and a wide-open world ...

  🎮 Drake’s Nexus: Is the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition the  Ultimate VR Crossover? By Drake’s Nexus Team Gamers, VR fans, and Xbox loyalists—get ready to step inside your favorite worlds, because Meta just dropped a limited-edition headset that’s blurring the lines between console gaming and virtual reality. Introducing the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition (128 GB)—a sleek, stylized headset that pairs the freedom of Meta VR with the massive library of Xbox Game Pass. And yes, it’s a real thing. No April Fool’s joke here. 🕹️ What Makes This Edition So Special? This isn’t just the regular Quest 3S in a new box. It’s been reimagined with an “Xbox Carbon Black & Velocity Green” color scheme that would make even Master Chief raise an eyebrow. From the Touch Plus controllers to the headset itself, everything screams Xbox pride. You’re also getting: • A limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller • Meta’s Elite Strap (for those longer gaming sessions) • 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...

  The Operator – Your Desk Just Became a Crime Scene  Imagine this: You’re alone in a dusty office, the glow of an old CRT monitor flickering in your face, a fresh cup of coffee by your keyboard… and someone’s life might depend on your next click. Welcome to The Operator, a mind-bending narrative puzzle game from indie devs Bureau 81, now free for a limited time (link below 👇). If you've ever wanted to live out your own ‘90s conspiracy thriller—without ever leaving your desk—this is the game you've been waiting for. 🕵️ Who Are You in The Operator? You don’t carry a gun. You don’t chase bad guys. You’re the person behind the scenes—the rookie desk analyst in a shadowy government agency where surveillance footage, license plates, chemical reports, and photo analysis are your weapons of choice. Each “workday” throws you into a new case, and while the tools feel analog, the tension is very real. The puzzles? Clever, satisfying, and surprisingly intense. Your interface may be old...