TECHMASH – NEWS FOR GAMERS
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Great news for co-op gaming fans! Independent developer Hit Start Studios has officially announced that its critically acclaimed, two-player co-op platformer Brave Escape is making the leap to next-gen consoles. Mark your calendars: the game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 24th, 2026. If you’ve been looking for…
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If you’ve ever stared at a merchant in Slay the Spire, absolute tears in your eyes because you have to fork over 100 gold just to remove a basic strike card, indie developer Pointless Games has some incredibly good news for you. Their highly anticipated “thinky” roguelite deckbuilder, Stones of Power, has officially entered its…
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If you’ve ever watched The Traitors, stayed up late playing Werewolf, or simply thought, “I could absolutely trick my friends into a swift and sudden demise,” indie developer Ghost Camp has some fantastic news for you. Today officially marks the launch of Forest of Deceit, a Jackbox-esque social deduction party game built for 4 to…
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Forget the dramatic high-speed chases, dramatic courtroom outbursts, and shouting “Enhance!” at a blurry monitor. Real detective work isn’t about Hollywood heroics; it’s about patience, precision, and the quiet science of uncovering the truth. If you have ever wanted to step past the yellow police tape and do some actual, methodical sleuthing, your time has…
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The zombie apocalypse has never looked so good—or been so incredibly successful. MY.GAMES, the leading European video game developer and publisher, is officially popping the champagne (and loading the shotguns) to celebrate the 8th anniversary of its hit mobile zombie base-building shooter, Left to Survive. Now in its eighth year, this powerhouse title is proving…
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If you’ve spent the last few years looking at your gaming library and thinking, “I really wish someone would mash up the tight, arcade spaceflight of Star Fox with the intense, heavy customisation of Armored Core,” then your very specific wish has just been granted. Meet Rogue Eclipse, an upcoming spacefighter roguelike developed by the…
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The tactical card battler genre is about to get a serious shake-up, and it’s arriving from a very unexpected, highly pedigree’d source. If you spent any part of the 2010s flinging furious fowls at green pigs, you’re already familiar with the work of Tuomas Erikoinen—the original artist behind the iconic Angry Birds characters. After conquering…
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If you ever feel a little lonely staring at your monitor all day, or if you just need a reminder that it’s completely okay to do absolutely nothing sometimes, SQOOL has some great news for you. SQOOL Co., Ltd.—the Tokyo-based powerhouse known for running video game news media and providing top-tier game marketing support—has officially…
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Can you believe it’s been three years since we first stepped onto the mystical, chaos-ridden continent of Tya? Since its debut, Moonton’s Watcher of Realms has steadily redefined what a next-gen fantasy RPG can be, blending deep tower-defence strategy with stunning 3D visuals and immersive lore. Now, the milestone is officially here. The 3rd Anniversary…
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If you’ve been itching for a gory, high-octane indie treat to play on the move or from the comfort of your living room, your prayers to the horror gods have officially been answered. Dead Estate, the cult-hit horror-themed action roguelike developed by Milkbar Lads and published by 2 Left Thumbs, has officially made its grand…
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Indie game aficionados and mystery buffs, it’s time to dust off your detective hats. PLAYISM has officially announced that No Case Should Remain Unsolved, the critically acclaimed text-based mystery adventure from leading South Korean indie developer Somi, is making its way to the PlayStation 5 on August 19, 2026! Already sporting an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating…
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The circle just got a whole lot bigger, tacticians. If you thought conquering neighbouring circular battlefields in Circle Empires 2 was already a chaotic test of wits, Luminous and Iceberg Interactive just blew the doors wide open. In a massive milestone update, the fast-paced RTS has officially doubled its roster of playable leaders, skyrocketing the…
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If you like your roguelites with a heavy dose of fighting-game-level finesse, you’re going to want to put this on your radar immediately. Statera Studio, the brilliant Brazilian indie team that turned heads globally with their Game Awards-nominated fighting game Pocket Bravery, has officially unveiled their next big project. Stepping outside the traditional 2D brawler…
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If you thought War Thunder was just about heavy armour, soaring fighter jets, and naval broadsides, think again. Gaijin Entertainment is officially dropping players right into the mud. The highly anticipated third stage of the War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta Test (CBT) is officially kicking off this July, and it is bringing some seriously massive…
