TECHMASH

Author: David Allen

  • Dive into Chaos: S.O.N.A.R. Launches October 29th on Steam!

    Dive into Chaos: S.O.N.A.R. Launches October 29th on Steam!

    All hands on deck! Abylight Studios and developer Abylight Barcelona (One Military Camp, Citadelum) have officially dropped the release date trailer for their upcoming multiplayer hit: S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready).

    Mark your calendars, because this ultimate 1–4 player online co-op submarine simulator is officially diving onto Steam on October 29th.

    If you thrive on the chaotic energy of party games like Overcooked or the cooperative panic of Lethal Company, S.O.N.A.R. promises to be your next deep-sea obsession.

    What is S.O.N.A.R.?

    In S.O.N.A.R., you and up to three friends take command of a state-of-the-art combat submarine. The catch? Absolutely none of you are qualified to pilot it.

    Teamwork is essential, panic is guaranteed, and sinking is always just one wrong button away. Together, you’ll tackle high-stakes stealth infiltrations, intense combat engagements, and deep-sea treasure recovery missions across the ocean floor.

    Key Features to Look Forward To:

    • 1–4 Player Online Co-op: Crew coordination is vital to manage nine complex maritime stations—including sonar, navigation, diving, periscope, engineering, and damage control.
    • Proximity Chat & Intercoms: Coordinate under pressure (or scream in panic) using proximity voice chat, emotes, and aboard intercoms as you try not to flood the vessel.
    • Diverse Game Modes: Jump into a full Campaign, go head-to-head in 4v4 Team Deathmatch, test your resilience in Survival Mode, or learn the ropes in Tutorial Training.
    • Survival & Human Management: It’s not just the sub that breaks—crew members get hungry, exhausted, seasick, and delirious. Keep your crew fed and rested so they don’t pass out mid-torpedo reload!
    • Deep Customisation: Stand out from the crew with dozens of unlockable uniforms, hats, and quirky cosmetic choices.

    Ready to Set Sail?

    Get your crew together, dust off your sonar headsets, and prepare for underwater mayhem. S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready) releases on Steam on October 29th.

    Don’t forget to head over to Steam to add S.O.N.A.R. to your wishlist today!

    Find out more here

    #SONAR #AbylightStudios #CoOpGaming #IndieGames #Steam #GamingNews #PCGaming #TechMash #SubmarineSim #MultiplayerGames

  • Forget 2D Pictionary: ‘SUPER GAHAKU’ Is Bringing Hilarious 3D Sculpture Chaos to Steam!

    Forget 2D Pictionary: ‘SUPER GAHAKU’ Is Bringing Hilarious 3D Sculpture Chaos to Steam!

    If you think your drawing skills are questionable on paper, just wait until you try creating a cat in full 3D space.

    Independent developer North Fox Games has officially launched the Steam store page for SUPER GAHAKU, an upcoming multiplayer party game that takes the classic “draw and guess” formula and throws it into a third dimension. Scheduled to launch on PC via Steam around October to November 2026, the game promises up to 8-player multiplayer action where being terrible at art isn’t just forgiven—it’s the whole point.

    What Is SUPER GAHAKU?

    SUPER GAHAKU (a play on the Japanese term for “master painter” or “renowned artist”) challenges players to build sculptures in mid-air using 3D pieces or voxels. Unlike traditional 2D party drawing games, players have to grapple with depth, balance, and perspective from every angle.

    The twist? Drawing in 3D is deceptively tricky. You might start out attempting to sculpt a majestic horse, only to end up with a terrifying, floating blob that looks like an alien artefact. Once the timer runs out, everyone gathers around to admire—and wildly guess—what on earth everyone was trying to create.

    Key Features & Game Modes

    North Fox Games is tailoring SUPER GAHAKU to be an accessible, laugh-out-loud experience for casual gamers, stream communities, and party groups alike.

    • Build & Guess (2+ Players): The core mode. Players are given a secret prompt and a time limit to build their 3D masterpiece. When time is up, creations are revealed, prompting debate, laughter, and wild guesses.
    • Fake Artist (3+ Players): A social deduction mode with a creative twist! Everyone receives the secret prompt except for one player—the “Fake Artist.” The imposter must watch what everyone else is building, pretend they know what’s going on, and construct a convincing bluff without getting caught during the voting round.
    • Free Build (1+ Players): No prompts, no timers, and no pressure. Players can take their time to construct massive structures, intricate artwork, or just mess around with 3D shapes at their own pace.
    • Avatar Customisation: Express your inner “master painter” by dressing up your custom avatar in silly outfits to hang out with friends in-game.
    • Streamer-Friendly: North Fox Games has confirmed full support for streamers and content creators, encouraging gameplay videos, live streams, and monetised content.

    Release Window & Specs

    • Developer/Publisher: North Fox Games
    • Platform: PC (Steam)
    • Target Release: Fall 2026 (Expected Oct–Nov)
    • Languages Supported: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

    Whether you’re looking for your next game night staple or a chaotic social deduction game to play with viewers, SUPER GAHAKU is shape-shifting into one of the most entertaining indie titles to keep an eye on.

    Head over to Steam to add SUPER GAHAKU to your Wishlist today and prepare to test your 3D sculpting skills!

    Find out more here

    #SUPERGAHAKU #IndieGames #GamingNews #Steam #PartyGames #NorthFoxGames #PCGaming #GamerLife #IndieDev #techmash

  • Break Rules and Save the Realm: Why Debauchery & Magic is the Co-Op RPG You Need on Your Radar

    Break Rules and Save the Realm: Why Debauchery & Magic is the Co-Op RPG You Need on Your Radar

    If you thought fantasy RPGs were getting a bit too serious, Debauchery & Magic—the upcoming co-op action RPG from 3rd Shift Studios—is here to kick open the tavern doors, spill the mead, and turn the genre completely on its head.

    Set in the vibrant world of Haven, this title promises to mix classic dungeon-crawling with chaotic, vice-fuelled antics, proving that saving the kingdom doesn’t always have to be a strictly noble affair.

    Welcome to Haven: Where the Party Used to Never End

    In Haven, magic thrives and debauchery is strictly forbidden.

    It wasn’t always this way. Haven was once a fantastical realm fueled by endless celebrations, vibrant revelry, and an economy running on indulgence. But following the wild coronation of Prince Baytre, a ruthless new regime stepped in. Under the rule of the royal family, revelry has been banned, fun is outlawed, and shenanigans of any kind are punishable by death.

    Now, Haven is trapped under a tyrannical shadow government—and it’s up to you to restore freedom (and the right to party) back to its people.

    Defy a Ruthless Dictator: How Debauchery & Magic Plays

    Debauchery & Magic puts you in the boots of a dangerously powerful wizard, allowing you to take the fight directly to the royal forces. Whether you want to beat down enemy guards as a close-range melee brawler or rain fire from afar as a master spellcaster, the game offers total freedom in how you liberate Haven.

    Here is what gamers can look forward to:

    • 12-Player Co-Op Chaos: Team up solo or bring along up to 11 friends to quest, loot, and battle your way across the kingdom. Resurrect teammates after terrible decisions, dive into procedural dungeons together, or just hang out.
    • Dynamic Vice System: Your magic is potent, but so are your vices. Drinking concoctions, smoking alchemical blends, and partaking in forbidden indulgences directly influence your stats, abilities, and combat flow. Expect power buffs, hilariously unpredictable debuffs, combat hallucinations, and chaotic side effects.
    • Procedural Dungeons & Unstable Weapons: No two dungeon runs are identical. Layouts, traps, spell modifiers, and loot constantly shift. Weapons roll with randomized magical properties, letting players craft wildly overpowered or hilariously unstable builds.
    • Extensive Professions: Fighting the crown requires resources. Players can sharpen their skills in a wide variety of professions including Alchemy, Brewing, Carpentry, Fishing, Gambling, Herbalism, Mining, Smithing, and Woodcutting.
    • Gnarly Transportation & Minigames: Need a break from dungeon crawling? You can gamble your hard-earned gold in secret underground casinos, kick back and fish for uncouth aquatic creatures, or show off to the local townsfolk by shredding through Haven on a skateboard.

    Freedom, Chaos, and High-Fantasy Fun

    By combining dark fantasy magic with chaotic co-op mechanics and irreverent humour, Debauchery & Magic is aiming to be a breath of fresh air for RPG fans looking for uninhibited fun. If you and your squad are ready to defy a tyrant, break every rule in the book, and leave a trail of wild indulgence across the kingdom, this is one title you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on.

    Debauchery & Magic is currently in development by 3rd Shift Studios and is available to wishlist now on Steam.

    Find out more here

    #GamingNews #PCGaming #DebaucheryAndMagic #CoOpGames #RPGGames #IndieGames #Steam #GamingCommunity #GamerLife #3rdShiftStudios #techmash

  • ROLLING THE DICE ON DEATH: Finnish Indie Hit ‘Dice of Kalma’ Crosses 1 Million Downloads Across Steam, iOS, and Android

    ROLLING THE DICE ON DEATH: Finnish Indie Hit ‘Dice of Kalma’ Crosses 1 Million Downloads Across Steam, iOS, and Android

    Finnish indie developer Pepperbox Studios has officially struck gold in the Underworld. The studio’s dark deckbuilding roguelike, Dice of Kalma, has officially crossed the 1 million downloads milestone worldwide across PC (Steam), iOS, and Android platforms.

    For fans of strategic card games, probability-bending mechanics, and dark atmospheric aesthetics, Dice of Kalma has proven to be an irresistible addiction.

    Gambling Against the Grim Reaper

    In Dice of Kalma, players find themselves trapped in the realm of the dead, forced into a high-stakes, deadly game of dice against Kalma, the grim guardian of the Underworld.

    Combining classic poker-style dice hands (think Yahtzee meets Balatro) with deep deckbuilding mechanics, the game challenges players to build synergies using a roster of over 70 unique, ability-granting “skulls.” By upgrading dice hands, activating skull combos, and manipulating rerolls, players must push their luck to outsmart Death himself and escape back to the living world.

    With dark pixel art, infinitely replayable runs, and a high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop, the title has earned glowing reviews across Steam Deck, mobile, and PC setups alike.

    What’s New in the Underworld?

    The major 1-million-download milestone arrives right on the heels of continuous post-launch support from Pepperbox Studios.

    • The “Silent Skulls” Update: The game’s latest 1.6 content update introduced new skulls to expand deckbuilding strategy, fresh cosmetics (including unlockable hats and capes), haptic feedback for mobile rolls, and deadlier challenges for seasoned players.
    • Expanding Lore: To celebrate the world of Dice of Kalma, Pepperbox Studios recently launched Cursed Skulls—a short animated lore series exploring the atmospheric world and backstories of the game, available to stream now on YouTube.
    • More on the Horizon: The studio confirmed that even more content updates and feature drops are scheduled to release later this year.

    Whether you prefer playing on your PC at home or rolling the dice on the go via mobile or Steam Deck, Dice of Kalma is available now across Steam, the Apple App Store, and Google Play.

    Find out more here

    #DiceOfKalma #PepperboxStudios #IndieGames #GamingNews #Deckbuilder #Roguelike #MobileGaming #SteamGames #PCGaming #Techmash

  • 1 Million Soldiers, 1 Big Prize: 100-Player Tactical FPS WARDOGS Explodes Onto Steam Early Access With $100K Contest

    1 Million Soldiers, 1 Big Prize: 100-Player Tactical FPS WARDOGS Explodes Onto Steam Early Access With $100K Contest

    The squad-based shooter landscape has just been hit with a massive shockwave. UK developer BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 have officially launched their highly anticipated 100-player tactical FPS, WARDOGS, into Steam Early Access—and the game has already smashed through a staggering one million copies sold!

    Having previously crossed over a million Steam wishlists, every bit of that hype has translated straight into day-one sales as hundreds of thousands of PC gamers drop into the chaos.

    Whether you are a seasoned tactical commander or a casual FPS enthusiast looking for your next addiction, here is everything you need to know about the launch of WARDOGS and how you can score a life-changing payout just by playing.

    What is WARDOGS?

    For the uninitiated, WARDOGS is a large-scale Tactical All-Out Warfare FPS that throws 100 players split across three rival factions into a dynamic battlefield.

    Combining high-stakes tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, environmental construction, and real-time destruction, the game offers total sandbox freedom. Players decide how to breach, how to fortify, and how to support their squad. The core philosophy of WARDOGS is simple: every decision matters, teamwork pays, and cash is king. With persistent mid-match currency systems rewarding revives, objective holds, and smart gear choices, every skirmish feels like a high-stakes heist where tactical coordination reigns supreme.

    Win $100K Real Cash in the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest

    To celebrate its booming launch and give back directly to the community, BULKHEAD is skipping traditional ad campaigns and handing out cold, hard cash to players instead.

    BULKHEAD has officially kicked off the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest, searching for the wild moments that define the sandbox shooter experience—from galaxy-brain clutch plays to total squad-wiping fails.

    The Prize Breakdown:

    • Grand Prize (1 Winner): $100,000 USD in real cash for the #1 overall best clip!
    • Runners-up (99 Winners): $100,000 in WARDOGS in-game cash to fund your loadouts for life.

    How to Enter:

    1. Record your footage: Capture any clip under two minutes from your WARDOGS matches on Steam Early Access.
    2. Post it publicly: Share your clip on X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram.
    3. Tag & Hashtag: Use the official hashtag #WARDOGS100K and tag @WARDOGS in your caption.
    4. Submit your entry: Head over to the official WARDOGS contest website and fill out the submission form with your link and Steam-linked details (posting alone isn’t enough to secure your entry!).

    BULKHEAD is looking for entries across multiple categories, including Heroic Play, Pure Skill, Funny Moment, Epic Fail, Jackpot Moment, and Absolute Cinema. You don’t need to be an esports pro to win—sometimes the most chaotic fail is worth a hundred grand!

    Where to Play

    WARDOGS is available right now on Steam Early Access. Console players won’t be left out in the cold forever either—BULKHEAD and Team17 have confirmed that WARDOGS is headed to PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with wishlist pages already live on both digital storefronts.

    Load up, lock in with your squad, keep your recording software running, and claim your share of the glory!

    Find out more here

    #WARDOGS #WARDOGS100K #Team17 #BULKHEAD #techmash #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #FPSGames #GamingNews #TacticalFPS #GamingCommunity

  • Genshin Impact Version 7.1 “A Rekviem for the Underworld” Arrives September 23rd

    Genshin Impact Version 7.1 “A Rekviem for the Underworld” Arrives September 23rd

    Teyvat is bracing for its most perilous chapter yet! Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse has officially announced that Genshin Impact Version 7.1, titled “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” will launch on September 23.

    With the situation in Snezhnaya growing increasingly dire, the nation is drawing up a bold new plan to stand against the Heavenly Principles once and for all. Adding to the tension, the growing threat of Ronova, the Ruler of Death, is setting the stage for an inevitable, explosive showdown that travellers won’t want to miss.

    New 5-Star Characters: Vesna & Vodyanitsa

    Version 7.1 isn’t just bringing high-stakes lore—it’s also expanding your combat tactical toolkit. Two brand-new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, are making their debut in the event wishes. Both heroes introduce exciting new mechanics designed to enhance Stellar Swirl elemental reactions, opening up fresh team compositions and strategies for endgame challenges like the Spiral Abyss.

    Return to Liyue: Moonchase Festival

    If you need a break from the looming doom of Snezhnaya, travellers will also be returning to the harbour of Liyue! The long-awaited Moonchase Festival celebrations are officially back, offering players a chance to reunite with fan-favourite Liyue characters, participate in festive minigames, and earn a generous stash of Primogems and ascension materials.

    Mark your calendars for September 23, update your launcher, and prepare your Primogems—Teyvat’s fate hangs in the balance!

    Find out more here

    #GenshinImpact #HoYoverse #GenshinImpact71 #ARekviemForTheUnderworld #Snezhnaya #Liyue #MoonchaseFestival #Vesna #Vodyanitsa #GamingNews #Techmash #GamingCommunity

  • Prepare Your Stick: MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Drops New Trailer, Launches April 22, 2027!

    Prepare Your Stick: MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Drops New Trailer, Launches April 22, 2027!

    Fighting game fans and TYPE-MOON enthusiasts, it’s time to mark your calendars. Aniplex of America and developer FRENCH-BREAD have officially pulled back the curtain on the next evolution of their beloved 2D fighting franchise with a brand-new promotional trailer for MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA.

    Alongside fresh gameplay footage and roster reveals, the announcement confirms that the highly anticipated anime fighter is scheduled to launch worldwide on April 22, 2027.

    Check out everything you need to know about the upcoming fighter and where you can wish-list it right now!

    A New Chapter in 2D Fighting Excellence

    MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA serves as the next major instalment following 2021’s critically acclaimed MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA. Known for its lightning-fast combat, smooth mechanics, and deep lore tied directly to the Tsukihime universe, the series has built a dedicated competitive community globally.

    The newly released promotional video showcases high-octane 2D sprite battles, updated UI, dynamic stage interactions, and gorgeous special move animations featuring art supervision by Takashi Takeuchi. Fans were also treated to a glimpse of character additions—including the debut of White Len to the updated roster lineup—and tease-worthy story snippets penned under the universe of scenario writer Kinoko Nasu.

    Store Pages Now Live Across All Major Platforms

    If you want to track the game and add it to your wishlist immediately, Aniplex has confirmed that official digital store pages are now live across multiple platforms.

    You can head over to your platform of choice to get ready for launch day:

    • PlayStation®5 & PlayStation®4 (PlayStation Store)
    • Xbox One (Microsoft Store)
    • PC (Steam®)

    Whether you prefer fighting on desktop setups or taking the action to home consoles, developers are aiming to deliver another feature-packed entry with smooth rollback netcode, rich single-player scenario modes, and robust training options designed for both FGC veterans and newcomers alike.

    Mark Your Calendars for April 2027

    With a release date set for April 22, 2027, there is plenty of time for hype to build as more character reveals, mechanics breakdowns, and gameplay trailers drop over the coming months.

    Keep your fight sticks ready and stay tuned to Techmash for further updates, roster additions, and hands-on impressions as we approach launch day!

    Find out more here

    #MeltyBlood #MeltyBloodTwiLumina #MBTL #FGC #FightingGames #Aniplex #TypeMoon #GamingNews #PS5 #PS4 #Xbox #Steam #Techmash #Gaming

  • Frost Byte: Digital Extremes Unveils Massive Autumn Updates for Warframe and Soulframe Live From Seoul!

    Frost Byte: Digital Extremes Unveils Massive Autumn Updates for Warframe and Soulframe Live From Seoul!

    Digital Extremes recently turned up the heat by cooling things down at their special edition Devstream (Devstream #197), broadcast live from the TennoVIP community event in Seoul, South Korea. Fans of both Warframe and Soulframe were treated to a massive slate of autumn reveals, dropping new gameplay systems, fresh lore, and a packed roadmap that proves the developer is far from slowing down.

    If you missed the livestream, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming treats making their way to the Origin System and beyond this fall.

    1. Iceblade of Narin Drops Free on September 23

    Mark your calendars! Warframe’s next major free update, Iceblade of Narin, is officially launching across all platforms on September 23, 2026.

    This glacial expansion is set to shake up the status quo with a flurry of new features, including:

    • The 66th Warframe – Narin: Designed as a graceful, rapier-wielding frost sword-dancer, Narin is the Origin System’s newest martial master. She blends deadly crowd control with supportive frost abilities to manipulate the battlefield. Her signature arsenal includes the Nunchasa Bow and the Aksondol dual ice pistols.
    • Six-Player Squad Gameplay: Breaking the long-standing four-player squad cap for standard missions, the new Glacial Defiance mode allows up to six Tenno to team up for high-intensity, veteran-tier combat.
    • Yuvan Peak Relay Hub: A brand-new social space set on the mysterious dark side of Earth where Tenno can gather, unlock Narin’s Crest, and prepare for battle.
    • Melica’s Lab & Entropic Eximus: A new Zariman-focused encounter opening up Entropic Eximus enemies, dropping valuable Entropic Kuva to trade with Cephalon Melica for Narin blueprints and additional gear.

    2. Dazzle the Origin System with Citrine Prime Access

    Launching alongside the update on September 23, Citrine Prime Access brings a gleaming, gilded upgrade to the beloved crystal warframe. Players will be able to instantly unlock or farm for Citrine Prime, along with her signature Prime gear—including the Steflos Prime shotgun, the Corufell Prime gun-scythe, and an array of exclusive Prime cosmetics.

    3. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Event – Epoch Operation: Taubound

    Digital Extremes also teased an unprecedented, community-wide in-game event set to redefine the overarching narrative: Epoch Operation: Taubound.

    Launching on October 15, 2026 (and running through November 17), this event calls upon players across the solar system to gather essential resources on Eris to forge a path toward Warframe: Tau. Completing the event rewards exclusive limited-time collectables and helps pave the way toward the next major chapter of Warframe’s universe.

    4. Soulframe and Quality-of-Life Upgrades

    Alongside the frost-bitten Warframe reveals, the Devstream offered fresh peeks into Digital Extremes’ upcoming fantasy action-MMO, Soulframe. Creative Director Geoff Crookes and Associate Art Director Rosa Lee showcased the expanding world of Alca, keeping hype high for the companion title’s ongoing pre-alpha testing phases.

    For returning Warframe veterans, the stream also detailed a highly anticipated Banshee Rework, long-awaited Riven Mod crafting improvements (allowing trait locking and splicing), and new Deluxe skins including Qorvex Deluxe and Banshee Deluxe.

    Final Thoughts

    Whether you are eager to step into the boots of Narin, take on 6-player squad challenges, or take part in the history-making Epoch Operation: Taubound, autumn is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in Digital Extremes history.

    Get your builds ready, Tenno—winter arrives early on September 23!

    Find out more here

    #Warframe #Soulframe #IcebladeOfNarin #TennoVIP #GamingNews #DigitalExtremes #CitrinePrime #PCGaming #ConsoleGaming #Techmash

  • Escape the Alien Mothership: Free Demo for 3D Isometric Roguelike ‘abducted’ Hits Steam!

    Escape the Alien Mothership: Free Demo for 3D Isometric Roguelike ‘abducted’ Hits Steam!

    Indie game enthusiasts and roguelike fans have a fresh cosmic challenge to dive into. Independent developer Super Subatomic Games has officially announced the release of the free playtest demo for abducted, their upcoming 3D isometric roguelike action RPG, now available to download on Steam.

    Crafted by industry veterans with decades of experience at powerhouses like EA, Sega, and Zynga, abducted throws players headfirst into sci-fi survival action where strategy, adaptability, and high-octane combat are the keys to staying alive.

    Fight Your Way Back to Earth

    The premise of abducted is simple, high-stakes, and endlessly replayable: you’ve been snatched from Earth by aliens and trapped aboard a colossal, hostile mothership. To return home, you must navigate through a labyrinth of dangerous sectors, destroy armies of security robots, locate the drop ship, and make your escape.

    However, escaping won’t be easy. True to its roguelike DNA, every single level in abducted is procedurally generated. You’ll never experience the same layout twice—some floors are sprawling networks crammed with deadly machine bosses, while others offer tight corridors packed with crucial survival resources.

    Key Gameplay Features

    • 3D Isometric Action RPG Combat: Fast-paced hack-and-slash tactical combat viewed from a crisp 3D isometric perspective.
    • Strict Inventory & Loadout Management: You can only carry a few weapons at a time. Choosing between melee weapons, projectile guns, and specialised tools requires strategic thinking—especially when facing tough robot bosses with specific elemental weaknesses.
    • Synergistic Weapon Combinations: Combine and upgrade your weapons to trigger complementary damage effects and destroy elite enemies faster.
    • Procedural Level Generation: Infinite replayability powered by randomly generated layouts, enemy spawns, loot chests, and resource placements.
    • Companion Helper Drone: An audio-visual helper drone accompanies you through the mothership, dropping vital tactical hints, highlighting hidden loot, and ensuring you don’t miss key upgrades.
    • High-Stakes Permadeath: Resources must be managed carefully. If you die, it’s back to square one!

    What’s Inside the Steam Demo?

    The free Steam demo offers a generous taste of the chaotic action to come. Players can battle through the first 15 levels of the game to learn the ropes and face off against early robot threats.

    For players skilled enough to survive all 15 initial levels, the demo unlocks 4 exclusive bonus demo levels. These special bonus sectors are tuned for maximum mayhem, throwing higher enemy counts and advanced robot variants at players so they can sample the true, endgame chaos of the full release.

    How to Play

    The abducted demo is free to play right now on Steam for PC (note: controller support is required to play). Be sure to add the full game to your Steam Wishlist to stay updated on its official release date and pricing.

    Can you survive the robot horde and find a way back home? Head over to Steam, grab your controller, and test your skills—good luck, and don’t die!

    Find out more here

    #abducted #SuperSubatomicGames #IndieDev #SteamDemo #Roguelike #ActionRPG #IndieGame #PCGaming #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Dive into Aedaria: Six Years in the Making ARPG ‘Sunken Realms’ Hits Steam Next Week!

    Dive into Aedaria: Six Years in the Making ARPG ‘Sunken Realms’ Hits Steam Next Week!

    Dungeon crawlers and action-RPG enthusiasts, get your weapon of choice ready. After six long years of solo development, Sunken Realms—the highly anticipated ARPG dungeon crawler from Magic Puncher Games—is officially launching on Steam in just one week, on September 18th!

    Whether you’re a fan of rogue-lite progression, deep crafting, or atmospheric dark fantasy storytelling, Sunken Realms is shaping up to be one of this autumn’s most intriguing indie releases.

    What is Sunken Realms?

    Developed by solo creator Brad Warren under the banner of Magic Puncher Games, Sunken Realms places players in the boots of Alric, a young warrior descending into the long-abandoned, god-cursed underground city of Aedaria. Drawn into the abyss in search of answers regarding his missing father, Alric must hack, slash, and spellcast his way through a perilous labyrinth that swallowed history whole.

    Taking inspiration from titles like Outward, Hades, and The Legend of Zelda, the game blends a personal narrative told between runs with high-stakes dungeon crawling.

    Key Features to Expect at Launch

    • Hand-Crafted Meets Procedural: Sunken Realms boasts 109 hand-crafted rooms across six distinct zones that procedurally rearrange on every single attempt—ensuring no two runs into Aedaria are ever identical.
    • Fluid Combat & Forgotten Magic: Seamlessly combine melee strikes, ranged attacks, and powerful elemental spells learned from ancient scrolls found deep in the ruins.
    • Base Camp & Crafting: Returning alive to your surface camp lets you unwind and gear up. Craft custom weapons and armour, brew tactical potions, cook food, trade spoils, and empower your character at the mystical Soul Forge.
    • Risk vs. Reward: Dial up the difficulty on subsequent runs to face tougher foes in exchange for higher-tier loot and gear upgrades.
    • No Microtransactions: Designed with classic gaming values in mind—no battle passes, no endless microtransactions, just a sword, a dungeon, and a rich story.

    Price, Launch Discount, & Release Details

    Sunken Realms launches globally on Steam on September 18th.

    • Base Price: $16.99 / £13.99 / €16.99
    • Launch Offer: Players who pick up the game during its first two weeks on sale will enjoy a 10% launch discount.

    For indie RPG fans looking for a passionate, single-player dungeon crawler built with clear care and ambition, mark September 18th on your calendars or add it to your Steam Wishlist today!

    Find out more here

    #SunkenRealms #MagicPuncherGames #IndieDev #ARPG #DungeonCrawler #Steam #PCGaming #GamingNews #RogueLite #IndieGame #techmash

  • Unearth Alien Horrors in DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction, Out Now on PC!

    Unearth Alien Horrors in DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction, Out Now on PC!

    If you’re looking for your next high-stakes cooperative thrill, look no further. Developer Soda Game Studio and publisher Infini Fun have officially launched DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction on PC via Steam today. Combining deep-underground mining with relentless extraterrestrial threats, this twisted co-op adventure delivers an intense blend of exploration, resource management, and survival.

    What is DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction?

    In DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction, players step into the boots of daredevil miners hired to plunge into uncharted subterranean sites filled with bizarre anomalies and valuable alien treasures. Your primary goal is simple on paper: dig deep, extract high-value resources, and make it back to the surface alive.

    However, beneath the planet’s surface lies more than just shiny ores. As you delve deeper, you’ll encounter horrifying alien creatures, treacherous environmental hazards, and unpredictable spatial anomalies that threaten to ruin your run at every turn.

    Key Features

    • Twisted Co-Op Gameplay: Team up with friends to navigate oppressive, claustrophobic caverns. Clear communication, strategic role division, and quick reflexes are essential to staying alive.
    • Extraction Mechanics: Balancing greed and survival is the core loop. Do you push deeper for ultra-rare anomalies, or do you extract early to secure the loot you’ve already gathered?
    • Arsenal & Upgrades: Use specialized mining rigs, defensive gadgets, and weaponry tailored to counter aggressive alien lifeforms and adapt to shifting underground conditions.
    • Unpredictable Anomalies: Dynamic environments ensure that no two dives feel the same, keeping players on their toes with unexpected hazards and eerie cosmic phenomena.

    Launch Discount & Availability

    DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction is available now on PC via Steam at an accessible base price of $9.99. To celebrate today’s launch, players can take advantage of a 30% launch discount, making it the perfect time to round up a crew and start digging.

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  • Travel Back to 1410: How The Guild 1 Remake Promises a Return to Ultimate Dynastic Strategy

    Travel Back to 1410: How The Guild 1 Remake Promises a Return to Ultimate Dynastic Strategy

    For strategy gamers and life-simulation enthusiasts, few titles hold the nostalgic pull of Europa 1400: The Guild. Released in the early 2000s, it delivered a uniquely addictive blend of medieval trade management, political intrigue, family lineage planning, and role-playing elements.

    Now, game fans have cause to celebrate: The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 is set to take players right back to the roots of the series, recapturing the core magic that started it all.

    From Humble Beginnings to Lasting Legacies

    The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 isn’t just another incremental sequel; it is a dedicated return to the mechanics and atmosphere that made the original a cult classic. Drawing direct inspiration from Europa 1400: The Guild, the remake transports players to late-medieval Europe—a world ripe with economic opportunity, social climbing, and backstabbing politics.

    Your journey begins in the year 1410 at the head of a fledgling dynasty. Starting out with limited resources and a modest business—whether you choose to run a blacksmith shop, a cosy tavern, an apothecary, or a shadowy rogue hideout—every coin earned counts toward your survival and growth.

    As the years pass and your enterprise expands, managing your business is only half the battle. To true Guild veterans, the heart of the game lies in long-term legacy:

    • Expanding Influence: Rise through the social ranks, acquire prestigious land, bribe officials, and manipulate local politics to secure high-ranking positions in the town council.
    • Family & Succession: Build a family, arrange strategic marriages, and raise heirs. Securing a strong succession is vital—if your bloodline ends, so does your game.
    • Emergent Narrative: From rivalries with competitor businesses to public trials and shadowy assassinations, every decision weaves a distinct narrative for your family tree.

    Why Gamers Should Be Excited

    While modern sequels expanded the scope of the franchise, many fans missed the tight focus, deep immersion, and atmospheric charm of the original title. Europa 1410 aims to strike the perfect balance: retaining the deep, uncompromising economic and dynastic strategy of Europa 1400 while leveraging updated graphics, modernised UI, and smoother performance for contemporary systems.

    Whether you’re a veteran who spent hundreds of hours scheming in the original Europa 1400 or a modern strategy fan looking for a deep, replayable life-sim/grand-strategy hybrid, The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 is shaping up to be an unmissable journey into the past.

    Will your family rule the city, or will rival dynasties crush your legacy before it begins? It’s time to start planning your medieval empire.

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