Until now, Gamedle usually showed the first playable date, including betas or Early Access, whenever that information existed. That could be confusing, because many players recognize a game by its full release year instead.
From now on, the year you see in Gamedle will be the earliest full release that is publicly available. This should better match what you find in most databases and in the way players remember games.
There are a few special cases. Some games spent many years in Early Access and are widely known by that earlier date, for example, titles like Rust or 7 Days to Die. For those exceptions, Gamedle can still use the Early Access year when it is clearly the date that players have in mind, in order to keep the challenge fair and intuitive.
This change is already live. If you spot a title that feels wrong or confusing, you can report it from the game screen or discord, and we will review its dates.
Week # 151
Week of Video games That Introduced New Mechanics
Next week: Lovecraft-Inspired Games
Thank you for playing! See you next week for a new weekly!
NOTE Video games that introduced new mechanics are titles that significantly expanded how players interact with games by adding systems, controls, or design ideas not widely used before. These innovations often redefine genres or create entirely new ones, influencing future game development across the industry. Examples can include new movement systems, unique combat structures, novel storytelling methods, or original ways of interacting with game worlds. These games are frequently studied and referenced due to their lasting impact on design standards and player expectations.
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How to play
Try to guess the video game in less than 4 attempts!
Red: The game is incorrect.
Yellow: The game shares the same FRANCHISE, but not the same saga.
Green: The game shares the same FRANCHISE and SAGA.
