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  • Evolve or Fall — Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution DLC Out Now!

    Evolve or Fall — Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution DLC Out Now!

    “The Hope for Humanity lies in Change.”

    The war for survival has entered a brutal new phase. Publisher and developer Slitherine has officially launched Evolution — the major story expansion for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance — available right now on Steam. Legion has evolved. So must we.

    The Fight Moves North — A New Campaign Unfolds

    Lieutenant Alex Church leads the Resistance deep into the frozen wilderness of Canada, chasing hope: new allies, untapped resources, and a way to finally turn the tide against the relentless machine army. Across eight story-driven missions, you’ll traverse snow-laden forests, abandoned mining outposts, and Legion’s most secret experimental facilities — uncovering a terrifying new evolution in the enemy’s ranks.

    Legion Has Evolved — Meet the Rippers

    Legion isn’t just building more machines — it’s building deadlier ones. The Rev 6.5, known to the Resistance as the Rippers, is a terrifying new threat engineered for speed, pursuit, and devastating close-quarters combat. These sleek, bladed machines sprint across the battlefield, leap onto vehicles, and tear through infantry at point-blank range. Firearms alone won’t stop them — you must adapt, or you will fall.

    Humanity Evolves Too — Augment Your Forces

    The Resistance answers this threat with its own revolution: human augmentation technology. Soldiers can now undergo voluntary enhancements, boosting their speed, armour, and melee prowess to meet the Rippers on equal footing. The expansion introduces full melee combat to the RTS — positioning, cover, and firepower remain vital, but now your best troops can charge in and meet the machines blade-to-blade.

    What’s Included

    • 8-Mission Campaign — Follow Church, Silas, and Unit 1462 into Canada’s frozen frontline
    • Melee Combat System — A fundamental shift in how battles are fought
    • Rev 6.5 “Rippers” — Legion’s terrifying new fast-assault units
    • Human Augmentation — Upgrade your soldiers into enhanced hybrid fighters
    • New Environments — Frozen forests, industrial mines, and high-security research installations
    • Returning Cast — Matt Yulish (Church), Joe Corrigal (Silas), and Bentley Kalu (Mason) reprise their roles

    Out Now

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Evolution is available immediately on Steam for PC. The base game is required to play.

    The machines have changed their game. Now it’s humanity’s turn to evolve.

    Find out more here

    #TerminatorDarkFate #DefianceEvolution #Slitherine #RTS #Steam #DLC #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Miles to Go — Zero To South Demo Hits Steam September 22! New Trailer Drops

    Miles to Go — Zero To South Demo Hits Steam September 22! New Trailer Drops

    Pack your bags, check your tyres, and fire up the engine — Voxel Bytes, the tight-knit two-person indie studio, has announced that the Steam demo for Zero To South — their post-Y2K road trip survival adventure — arrives September 22, accompanied by a brand-new trailer that shows exactly what awaits on the open road.

    The World Ended in 2000. Your Journey Begins Now.

    In an alternate timeline where the Y2K bug wasn’t just a scare — it crashed the system — society has fractured. You’re behind the wheel of an ageing taxi, heading south in search of warmth, safety, and answers. This isn’t just survival — it’s a road trip with everything on the line.

    What makes Zero To South stand out:

    • Your Cab Is Your Lifeline — Keep it fuelled, patched up, and upgraded. Scavenge towns and highway stops for spare parts, tyres, and fuel. If the car dies, you’re stranded
    • Scavenge & Survive — Hunt for food, water, and supplies in derelict settlements. Every building could hold what you need — or nothing at all
    • Pick Up Passengers — Travellers in need join your ride, bringing their own stories, skills, and jobs. Some will reward you; others may need protecting
    • Fight for the Route — Bandits block the highways and ambush convoys. Defend your taxi — and your cargo — with whatever you can lay hands on
    • Late-’90s Vibe — Retro visuals, period atmosphere, and that distinct turn-of-the-millennium flavour make every mile feel lived-in and unique

    Two Devs, One Vision

    Zero To South is the heartfelt creation of a two-person team proving that big ambition can come from a small studio. Every system — from vehicle physics to passenger dialogue — has been built with care and attention. The demo gives you the first taste of that journey, with the full release following later.

    Demo Details

    • Steam Demo: Live now — September 22, 2026
    • New Trailer: Released alongside the demo — watch it on the Steam store page or YouTube
    • Platform: PC via Steam
    • Wishlist: Add to your library today to catch the full launch when it arrives

    The road is long. The fuel is scarce. But the south is waiting. Will you make it?

    Find out more here

    #ZeroToSouth #VoxelBytes #IndieDev #Y2K #SurvivalGame #RoadTrip #SteamDemo #PostApocalyptic #TechMash

  • Build, Farm, Explore — Delverium Lands in Early Access! Co-Op Fantasy Adventure for 1–8 Players

    Build, Farm, Explore — Delverium Lands in Early Access! Co-Op Fantasy Adventure for 1–8 Players

    From Brisbane-based indie studio Sagestone Games comes Delverium — a sprawling co-op survival sandbox fantasy adventure that blends peaceful homesteading with deep dungeon-delving. It’s available right now on Steam Early Access for PC, and it’s ready for you and up to seven friends to dive in together.

    Your World, Your Way — Procedurally Built for Every Adventure

    Delverium drops you into a vast, endlessly varied procedurally generated world where no two maps play the same. Whether you prefer the quiet life or the thrill of discovery, there’s a path for you:

    • Farm & Settle — Cultivate crops, tend livestock, and build your dream settlement from the ground up. Decorate, expand, and turn the wilderness into a thriving home
    • Craft & Create — Gather resources, master professions, and forge everything from humble tools to legendary gear
    • Delve Deep — Venture into mysterious dungeons beneath the surface. Battle fearsome foes, uncover powerful loot, and piece together the secrets of the land
    • Play Together — Solo survival? A duo? A full party of eight? Delverium scales beautifully. Team up online or share the screen with local split?play for up to 4 players

    A Passion Project From Down Under

    Crafted by a small but dedicated team in Brisbane, Delverium has already captured attention — with over 100,000 wishlists ahead of launch. The studio is leaning into community collaboration, planning to keep the game in Early Access for up to two years, adding new biomes, bosses, lore, and features based directly on player feedback.

    Steam Deck Verified means handheld adventurers can enjoy the world anywhere, with full controller support and optimised performance.

    Launch Details

    • Out Now — Steam Early Access, PC
    • Price: £7.59 during launch discount (20% off) ? rising to £9.49 after promo ends
    • Players: 1–8 online / 1–4 local split?screen
    • Early Access: Estimated up to 2 years
    • Import Your Save: Demo characters can carry over to Early Access if you’ve already started your journey

    Your settlement awaits. The dungeons are calling. Will you farm the land, plunder the deeps — or do both alongside friends?

    Find out more here

    #Delverium #SagestoneGames #IndieDev #CoOp #SurvivalSandbox #BaseBuilding #FarmingGame #DungeonCrawler #SteamEarlyAccess #TechMash

  • Veggie Vengeance — Cropageddon Blooms Into Early Access September 24th

    Veggie Vengeance — Cropageddon Blooms Into Early Access September 24th

    The garden has gone horribly, deliciously wrong. Solo developer and publisher Alexander Pavicevic is gearing up to unleash Cropageddon — a ferocious first-person action roguelite where your produce has turned predator — onto Steam Early Access this September 24, 2026.

    When Crops Attack — Fight the Harvest

    An ancient curse has bloomed across the land, twisting fruits and vegetables into ferocious foes. Your mission? Hack, slash, and blast your way through hordes of them in fast, fluid first-person combat inspired by the legendary Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.

    Every encounter is visceral and creative:

    • Dual Fighting Styles — Switch between Melee Stance for bone-crunching close combat and Mage Stance to unleash devastating magical destruction
    • Physics-Fuelled Carnage — Kick enemies onto spikes, hurl barrels into crowds, and use the environment itself to tear through cursed crops
    • Permanent Unlocks, Fresh Runs — Gather Mojo between arenas to permanently unlock weapons, spells, and abilities. Each run starts new — but your toolkit only grows
    • Shifting Power — Temporary boons remix your abilities level by level, keeping every playthrough feeling unpredictable

    Four Weapons, Endless Mayhem

    Early Access launches with a sharp, satisfying arsenal to master:

    • One-Handed Sword — Fast, close-quarters slasher that slices staggered foes
    • Two-Handed Axe — Wide-reaching, slower but devastating against groups
    • Two-Handed Hammer — Knocks enemies flying — perfect for environmental kills
    • Two-Handed Mace — Ruptures staggered targets for massive damage

    Handcrafted arenas, rotating objectives, and spell combinations ensure no two harvests are ever the same.

    From One Dev to You

    Crafted entirely by Alexander Pavicevic, Cropageddon is an indie labour of love built from direct community feedback — including refined melee responsiveness and brand-new weapons added in response to playtest input.

    Cropageddon launches September 24, 2026 on Steam Early Access — wishlist today to join the fight day one. The veggies are restless, the curse is spreading, and it’s time to weed out the threat.

    Find out more here

    #Cropageddon #AlexanderPavicevic #IndieDev #ActionRoguelite #FirstPerson #SteamEarlyAccess #IndieGame #Swordplay #TechMash

  • The Legend Returns — Nu Gundam [DFF Equipped] Deploying to GBO2!

    The Legend Returns — Nu Gundam [DFF Equipped] Deploying to GBO2!

    Bandai Namco has confirmed it — one of the most fearsome iterations of the Universal Century’s most iconic mobile suit is incoming. Nu Gundam [DFF Equipped] blasts into Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 this September 24th at 10 PM PT, and it’s bringing firepower unlike anything you’ve piloted before.

    Double the Funnels, Double the Fury

    Hailing from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack — MSV, this four-star General-type unit is a striking reimagining of Amuro Ray’s legendary Nu Gundam. The DFF configuration redistributes the Fin Funnels across both shoulders — three on each side — delivering superior balance whether they’re deployed or docked.

    This isn’t just a cosmetic tweak — it changes how you fight:

    • Fin Funnel [Focused Fire] — Concentrate all six funnels onto a single target for devastating precision strikes
    • Fin Funnel [Linked] — Funnels attack in perfect sync with your own movements, turning every shot into a coordinated barrage
    • Both Simultaneously — Yes, you can wield both modes at once — overwhelming foes from every angle
    • Redesigned Armaments — Custom beam rifle, shield, and beam sabres complete the loadout, with performance tuned for this variant
    • All Terrain — Fully operational in both ground and space combat zones

    Make It Yours — Customise, Level, Dominate

    Battle Operation 2 gives you full control over every machine:

    • Outfit Your Way — Equip and tune parts to match your playstyle: heavy assault, defensive anchor, or hit-and-run specialist
    • Evolve & Unlock — Level up your Nu Gundam to reveal its full potential, unlocking new capabilities and stat boosts as you progress
    • Fight Together — Join forces with fellow pilots in intense 6v6 battles across iconic Universal Century battlefields

    Deployment Details

    • Go-Live: September 24, 2026 — 10:00 PM PT
    • UK Time: September 25, 2026 — 06:00 AM BST
    • Rating: 4-Star General Unit
    • Cost: N/A
    • Platform: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5

    The funnel array is primed. The beam rifle is charged. The battle for the future of the Universal Century awaits — will you answer the call?

    Find out more here

    #Gundam #GBO2 #NuGundam #DFFEquipped #BandaiNamco #MobileSuit #BattleOperation2 #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Glide Into the Unknown — Moonwakers Rides Into Early Access Now

    Glide Into the Unknown — Moonwakers Rides Into Early Access Now

    Silence. Snow. Ash. And a world waiting to be remembered. Independent studio Gaman Games has quietly launched Moonwakers — their atmospheric “chill-core” survival adventure — into Early Access on Steam, inviting players to glide across haunting landscapes and uncover what became of everything we knew.

    Chill-Core Survival — Ride, Explore, Endure

    Moonwakers defies the usual survival noise. This is chill-core: a gentler, meditative take on the genre where peace and peril walk hand in hand. You step into the role of a S.E.E.D — an advanced reconnaissance android — dispatched to survey a world draped in snow, dusted with ash, and etched with the quiet ruins of a forgotten past.

    At the heart of it all is movement. Carve across vast, sweeping terrain on a futuristic board, gliding down slopes, drifting through drifts, and skimming over ashen flats with fluid, graceful speed. It’s not just travel — it’s the soul of the game.

    What Lies Beneath the Ash

    Your mission is simple but profound: discover the truth of this world. Is it alien? A distant future? Or something far closer to home? Gaman Games deliberately leaves that question for you to answer, piece by quiet piece.

    Along the way you’ll:

    • Survey & Gather — Seek out life-sustaining elements to understand the planet’s — and humanity’s — fate
    • Manage Your Energy — Your most precious resource. Balance exploration with rest, conserve power through storms, and find shelter when the skies turn hostile
    • Unlock & Evolve — Gain new skills, boost your speed, extend your glide, and move with ever-greater freedom the more you discover
    • Weather the World — Ion storms sweep in without warning. Know where to hide — and when to run

    Quietly Yours — Early Access Begins Today

    There’s no loud fanfare here. Gaman Games says simply: “No huge marketing campaign. No massive announcement. No promise of perfection. Just a game we wanted to finally put into your hands.”

    Moonwakers is available right now on Steam, priced at £9.33 / $11.04 — a launch discount of 15% running until September 29. Early Access will shape the experience alongside player feedback as the world expands and deepens.

    The board is ready. The horizon calls. Will you ride into the unknown?

    Find out more here

    #Moonwakers #GamanGames #ChillCore #IndieDev #SurvivalGame #Exploration #EarlyAccess #Steam #Atmospheric #TechMash

  • Bid, Flip, Fortune — Max Bid Unveiled: Your Underground Empire Awaits!

    Bid, Flip, Fortune — Max Bid Unveiled: Your Underground Empire Awaits!

    Ever wondered what treasures lie sealed inside those mystery containers? Solo developer OkoruDev has lifted the lid on Max Bid — a slick, shadowy incremental game where you run a clandestine bidding device, outcut rivals, and turn unknown cargo into serious profit. The Steam page and reveal trailer are live right now, with full release targeted for Q1 2027.

    The Hustle — Bid, Open, Sell, Repeat

    Max Bid drops you into a grimy, retro-styled underground network where every transaction carries a thrill of risk and reward:

    • Bid Smart — Use your clunky, trusted device to place bids on sealed containers. Outmanoeuvre rival buyers before the timer ticks down
    • Uncover the Loot — Crack open your winnings and see what tumbled inside. It could be scrap to dump, broken gear needing repair, or rare goods worth a fortune
    • Fix & Flip — Patch up damaged items to boost their value, sell everything off, and watch the credits roll in
    • Upgrade & Automate — Pump profits back into your rig: boost luck, speed up auctions, and eventually automate the whole operation so it runs while you sleep
    • Crack the Treasure Containers — Special sealed safes appear occasionally. Nail the three-symbol code and you could hit the jackpot

    Built for Satisfaction — One Dev’s Vision

    Crafted entirely by solo creator OkoruDev, Max Bid leans into the addictive “just one more run” pull of the best incremental games, wrapped in a moody dark-retro 2.5D aesthetic. It’s designed to be easy to pick up, endlessly tweakable, and dangerously hard to step away from. With 20+ distinct containers to unlock and bid on, there’s always a bigger prize just one successful auction away.

    How to Follow the Action

    • Steam Page — Live now: wishlist today to catch the launch first
    • Announce Trailer — Available to watch right now
    • Full Release — Planned for Q1 2027 on PC

    The market never sleeps. The containers are waiting. Will you play it safe — or go for Max Bid?

    Find out more here

    #MaxBid #OkoruDev #IndieDev #IncrementalGame #BlackMarket #Simulation #Steam #ComingSoon #TechMash

  • Every Tile Counts — Packed Lair Unleashes Roguelike Base-Building Auto-Battler Chaos

    Every Tile Counts — Packed Lair Unleashes Roguelike Base-Building Auto-Battler Chaos

    Publisher Mystic Forge and indie studio Fables of Wits have officially launched Packed Lair — a razor-sharp fusion of roguelike strategy, Tetris-style base building, and auto-battler combat where clever placement is your greatest weapon. It’s out now on PC via Steam, and it’s every bit as addictive as it sounds.

    Build Tight, Fight Fierce

    You play as an evil lord commanding a cramped underground lair with one goal: squeeze maximum power out of minimum space. The twist? Every building has a unique shape — rotate it, slot it in, and watch as adjacent structures trigger powerful synergies, churn out resources, and spawn your monster army. There’s no wasted room here — every tile matters.

    The core loop is instantly gripping:

    • Draft & Pack — Choose from a fresh selection of buildings each round. Rotate and arrange them to unlock combos, buffs, and production bonuses
    • Auto-Battle — Your minions march out to face waves of invading heroes. Combat unfolds automatically, but you’re not just a spectator — cast spells to turn the tide, disrupt enemy formations, and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
    • Adapt & Repeat — Each run brings new building options, fresh layouts, and unexpected challenges. No two lairs — and no two strategies — play the same way

    Where Strategy Meets Style

    Packed Lair distils deep tactical decision-making into tight, satisfying runs. It’s about seeing connections others miss — placing a shrine next to a barracks to supercharge your troops, slotting a mana generator beside a spellcaster to fuel devastating attacks, and turning a tiny cave into an unstoppable war machine. Whether you’re optimising layouts or timing a game-changing fireball, the game keeps you thinking fast and planning ahead.

    Out Now — Rule Your Lair Today

    Packed Lair is available right now on Steam for PC, released September 22, 2026. With its uniquely charming hand-drawn aesthetic, quick-to-learn-but-hard-to-master mechanics, and endless replayability, it’s a must-play for strategy fans and roguelike lovers alike.

    Space is limited. Your ambition isn’t — time to pack your lair and defend it.

    Find out more here

    #PackedLair #MysticForge #FablesOfWits #IndieDev #Roguelike #BaseBuilding #AutoBattler #StrategyGame #Steam #TechMash

  • Chasing Time — Star Trek Online: Rediscovered Launches Now! Spock Across Eras & B’vat’s Final Threat

    Chasing Time — Star Trek Online: Rediscovered Launches Now! Spock Across Eras & B’vat’s Final Threat

    Captains, set your sensors — Star Trek Online: Rediscovered, the landmark Season 37, has officially arrived! A temporal odyssey spanning the ages of Star Trek, this free update is live right now on PC, with consoles following November 10th — and it’s bringing the franchise’s most iconic face from across history along for the ride.

    A Temporal Chase Across Star Trek History

    The new season centres on “The City on the Edge of Never” — a sweeping story mission picking up the trail of missing Lieutenant Miral Paris and the menacing B’vat. Following a desperate final message from the Gateway Planet, your captain leaps through eras, weaving between familiar and beloved chapters of Star Trek lore to track them down and stop B’vat from rewriting reality itself.

    Meet Spock — Through the Ages

    The heart of Rediscovered is the unprecedented gathering of three distinct versions of Spock, each from a defining era:

    • Lieutenant Spock — Ethan Peck reprises his role from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
    • Commander Spock — Archival performances from the legendary Leonard Nimoy return
    • Captain Spock — Piotr Michael steps in as the veteran leader from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

    Together, they’ll stand with you across time to preserve the timeline and thwart B’vat’s grand design. It’s a celebration of 60 years of Star Trek like no other — one that bridges generations in a single, unforgettable adventure.

    More Than a Story — New Challenges Await

    Rediscovered packs plenty of firepower beyond the narrative:

    • Know Thy Enemy — a brutal new Space Task Force Operation: step into B’vat’s own holosimulation and face his twisted vision of conflict. Can you outthink the architect of war?
    • Gifting Feature — share the love with fellow captains through brand-new in-game gifting functionality
    • Bonus Rewards — daily giveaways preceded launch, with special bundles and login bonuses to celebrate the season’s arrival

    When and Where?

    • PC: Available now — September 22, 2026 — via Steam, Arc, and Epic Games Store
    • PlayStation & Xbox: November 10, 2026
    • Free-to-Play — no purchase required to beam up and join the adventure

    The timeline is unravelling, the Spocks are assembled, and B’vat’s scheme reaches its peak. Your next mission begins immediately — warp factor 9, captains!

    Find out more here

    #StarTrekOnline #Rediscovered #StarTrek60 #CrypticStudios #EthanPeck #Spock #MMORPG #TechMash

  • Rayman Legends Retold: The Glade of Dreams Shines Brighter Than Ever

    Rayman Legends Retold: The Glade of Dreams Shines Brighter Than Ever

    The wait is nearly over — Ubisoft is breathing spectacular new life into one of platforming’s most beloved adventures with Rayman Legends Retold, and it’s shaping up to be far more than just a fresh coat of paint. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or ready to meet Rayman for the very first time, this reimagining of the 2013 classic promises magic, mayhem, and more surprises than ever before.

    A Story Brought to Life Like Never Before

    Developed by the legendary teams at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, Retold rebuilds the experience from the ground up using the powerful Snowdrop engine — delivering stunning fully realised 3D visuals that make every leap, glide, and punch pop in breathtaking detail. But it’s not just about how it looks — it’s about how it feels. The adventure now features fully voiced cinematic storytelling that draws you deeper into the Glade of Dreams as Rayman, Globox, Barbara, Grand Minimus, and Murphy unite to face a shadowy new villain threatening to unravel the realms.

    Dragon Rides, New Realms, and Fresh Thrills

    The biggest draws are the all-new experiences woven into the familiar fabric:

    • Thrilling Dragon Rides — Soar across the skies in dynamic on-rails sequences that bring fresh pace and perspective to the journey
    • The Sixth Realm — Explore a never-before-seen, sprawling world brimming with hidden secrets, unique mechanics, and brand-new challenges to conquer
    • Four New Musical Stages — The rhythm-driven platforming the series is famous for returns with toe-tapping, beat-matching levels composed by Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope
    • Cave of Trials — Test your skills in daily and weekly challenges with global leaderboards to see who truly reigns supreme
    • Kung Foot Returns — The chaotic multiplayer favourite is back with refined controls and fully customisable rules for couch competition

    Play solo or gather friends for up to four-player local co-op — every moment is designed to be joyous, accessible, and endlessly replayable.

    When Can You Play?

    Rayman Legends Retold launches 3rd December 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and Epic Games Store. The Standard Edition comes bundled with Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition — giving you two timeless adventures in one package, upgraded with 4K, 60FPS, and modern quality-of-life improvements. Pre-orders are live now.

    From breathtaking cinematics to soaring dragon flights and a whole realm waiting to be discovered, this is one return trip to the Glade of Dreams you won’t want to miss. The legends are retold — are you ready to live them?

    Find out more here

    #RaymanLegendsRetold #Ubisoft #Rayman #Platformer #GamingNews #TechMash #CoOpGaming

  • Defend Your Domain — Xploit Tower Defence Hits Meta Quest 3 Nov 10! Demo Available Now

    Defend Your Domain — Xploit Tower Defence Hits Meta Quest 3 Nov 10! Demo Available Now

    Developer Lenya Digital and publisher AAA Game Studios have revealed that Xploit Tower Defense — the mixed-reality cyber-invasion experience — launches Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on Meta Quest 3, 3S, Pro, and 2. And you can try it right now: a free demo is live on the Meta Quest Store.

    Your Room Is the Battlefield

    This isn’t something you watch — it’s something you step into. Xploit Tower Defence scans your actual living space and turns it into a sprawling, 360° defence zone:

    • Your couch becomes cover
    • Your hallway becomes a chokepoint
    • Your walls become the front line
    • Every room plays differently — no two defences are ever the same

    The Threat: Digital Invaders in Your Home

    A massive cyber-breach has spilt over into reality. You are the human firewall, protecting the Memory Cores that keep your world intact:

    • Crawlers — skitter across your floor and up furniture
    • Malworms — swoop through the air, weaving around obstacles
    • Missiles — home in on your defences; you can swat them out of the sky by hand
    • More enemy types revealed in the full release

    Build, Position, Defend

    Place turrets exactly where they’re needed — on shelves, tables, the floor — then watch them track and fire at targets as they pour in from every direction.

    What the Demo Offers

    • Two turret types to experiment with
    • Three enemy variants out of nine total
    • Countdown Mode — intense 5-minute assaults across two difficulty levels
    • Infinite Mode — unlock after surviving Countdown; how long can you hold the line? Global leaderboard included

    Full Release Details

    • Launch: November 10, 2026
    • Platforms: Meta Quest 2 / 3 / 3S / Pro
    • Language: English
    • Price: To be confirmed
    • Demo: Free right now on the Meta Quest Store

    The Ultimate Home Defence

    “Mixed reality lets everyday objects become game elements, creating a true battlefield right in your own room,” said Antonio Marín, CEO of AAA Game Studios. It’s tower defence reimagined — physical, personal, and pulse-pounding.

    Download the demo today, secure your perimeter, and prepare for November 10. Your home is the last line of defence.

    Find out more here

    #XploitTowerDefense #LenyaDigital #AAAGameStudios #MixedReality #MetaQuest #VRGaming #TowerDefense #CyberDefence #Techmash

  • Polished Before Pursuit — Drinkbox Studios’ Blighted Moves to 2027!

    Polished Before Pursuit — Drinkbox Studios’ Blighted Moves to 2027!

    Acclaimed indie powerhouse Drinkbox Studios — creators of Guacamelee!, Severed, and Nobody Saves the World — has confirmed that their psychedelic Western action-RPG Blighted will now launch in 2027, moving beyond its previously planned fall 2026 window. The team shared the news alongside a fresh developer deep dive into the game’s sprawling, interconnected world.

    Why the Extra Time? Simply — Excellence

    In their fourth official Blighted devlog, Drinkbox’s Josh Davis was refreshingly straightforward:

    “The team has been working hard (and growing!) but we feel we still need a bit more time to polish and tune the game before launch. With this in mind, we’ve decided to shift our release to 2027.”

    No drastic overhaul, no fresh content sprawl — just careful tuning, thoughtful polish, and the belief that players deserve the finest version of the experience possible. The studio reassures fans: one more exciting dev update is still planned before 2026 wraps.

    Fresh World — New Details Revealed

    Alongside the release adjustment, the team pulled back the curtain on how Blighted’s Metroidvania-style world actually works:

    Watcher’s Peak — Your Home Amidst the Chaos

    Your permanent hub and safe haven. Here, you can:

    • Rest at the last living Memory Tree
    • Bring upgrade items to permanently strengthen your character
    • Invite NPCs you meet out in the world — they’ll settle in, support your upgrades, and share their stories

    Memory Trees — Checkpoints with Character

    Scattered throughout the sprawling handcrafted levels, these aren’t just fast-travel nodes — they’re places to reflect, upgrade, customise your gear, and chart your next destination. Shortcuts open permanently as you grow stronger.

    Abilities — Navigate What Once Blocked You

    True to Metroidvania design, paths initially sealed — gaps too wide, doors too strange — open permanently as you acquire new abilities. The example revealed: Power Parry — once purely combat-focused, now also lets you traverse environmental hazards, rewriting which routes you can blaze through on every subsequent playthrough.

    Freedom of Exploration

    Even on your first run, you choose which level to tackle next. Stuck somewhere? Switch areas entirely — Blighted respects your pace and curiosity.

    Platforms & Outlook

    • Release Window: Sometime in 2027
    • Confirmed Platforms: PC (Steam) + Nintendo Switch 2
    • More News: Another winter devlog before year’s end; fuller updates throughout 2027
    • Comfort: Co-op supported — both online and shared-screen local

    Worth the Wait

    From the Toronto studio responsible for some of indie gaming’s most vibrantly unforgettable experiences, Blighted promises another bold journey — one now arriving when truly ready. The wait, Drinkbox assures, will be worthwhile.

    Find out more here

    #Blighted #DrinkboxStudios #IndieGame #Metroidvania #ActionRPG #Guacamelee #NobodySavesTheWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #PCGaming #Techmash