TECHMASH

  • The wait for the next generation of grand strategy is over, and Paradox Tinto isn’t wasting any time. Following the successful launch of Europa Universalis V late last year, the first major immersion pack, Fate of the Phoenix, has officially landed. For the uninitiated, EU5 (formerly known as “Project Caesar”) has already redefined the genre…

    The Phoenix Rises: Europa Universalis V Receives Its First Immersion Pack
  • In the world of indie gaming, “genre-bending” is a term thrown around often, but rarely is it as literal as in Enter the Chronosphere. Developed by Melbourne’s own Effort Star and published by the boundary-pushing Joystick Ventures, this psychedelic roguelike has finally set its sights on a release window. Originally targeting a mid-May launch, the…

    Master the Pause: ‘Enter the Chronosphere’ Brings Tactical Bullet Hell to Steam This May
  • Aruma Studios has officially announced that their critically acclaimed supernatural mystery, Shadows of the Afterland, has made its spectral debut on the Nintendo Switch today. Following a highly successful launch on PC earlier this year—where it secured a staggering 97% positive rating on Steam—this “supernatural whodunit” is ready to find a new home with the…

    From the Afterlife to the eShop: Shadows of the Afterland Haunts Nintendo Switch
  • Just when you thought the waters of the Indian Ocean might be calming, Ubisoft has dropped a bombshell. Following a high-stakes developer stream on May 6, 2026, the Skull and Bones: Year 3 Teaser has officially signalled a new era for the embattled pirate sim. Titled “Sails of Power,” Year 3 looks to be a…

    Set Sail for Year 3: Skull and Bones Unveils “Sails of Power”
  • Gear up, soldiers. The wait is nearly over. DICE and Battlefield Studios have officially pulled back the curtain on Season 3, and it’s set to be a game-changer for both the core Battlefield 6 experience and the free-to-play REDSEC battle royale. Dropping on May 12, 2026, Season 3 is leaning heavily into fan service, technical…

    The Frontline Evolves: Battlefield 6 & REDSEC Season 3 Launches May 12th
  • If you thought Rainbow Six Siege was all about gritty realism, tactical breaches, and high-stakes tension, Ubisoft is here to remind you that sometimes, it’s actually about pink unicorns and tactical teddy bears. That’s right—the fan-favourite Rainbow is Magic event has officially returned for 2026, running from May 6th to May 20th. For two weeks,…

    Tactical Sparkles: Rainbow is Magic Returns to Siege (2026)
  • The tactical chaos of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is about to get a serious infusion of adrenaline and crime. Krafton has officially pulled the mask off its latest collaboration: PUBG x PAYDAY. Forget the shrinking blue zone for a moment; we’re going from survivors to professional thieves. Launching on May 12, 2026, for PC and May 21…

    The Vault is Open: PUBG x PAYDAY Heist Mode Hits the Battlegrounds
  • The hype train for MARVEL T?kon: Fighting Souls just gained some serious momentum. Sony and Arc System Works have officially dropped the “Fighting Avengers” trailer, revealing the heavy hitters joining the roster for the upcoming 4v4 tag-team fighter. If you’ve been following the development of this one, you know the pedigree is top-tier. Developed by…

    MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls | The “Fighting Avengers” Step Into the Arena
  • The legend of the Special Support Section is getting a serious hardware upgrade. NIS America has officially dropped the announcement trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero for the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s looking like the definitive way to experience Lloyd Bannings’ origin story. If you thought the original Crossbell duology was…

    Return to Crossbell: Trails from Zero Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
  • The Overwatch universe has always been more than just a tactical shooter; it’s a sprawling tapestry of lore, culture, and high-stakes drama. Recently, Blizzard took us behind the curtain of one of its most compelling narratives with a special Story Time session featuring Khaya Fraites (Narrative Designer) and the incomparable Cherise Boothe (the voice of…

    Voice, Vision, and Valour: A Deep Dive into “A Rare Power”
  • The masters of the “weird but wonderful” are back. Doinksoft, the creative minds behind the monochrome charm of Gato Roboto and the gritty, umbrella-shooting action of Gunbrella, have officially set a date for their next venture into pixel-perfect chaos. Alongside “button-mashing” publisher Devolver Digital, they’ve revealed that Dark Scrolls will launch on May 28, 2026,…

    Doinksoft and Devolver Digital Announce Dark Scrolls: Coming to PC and Switch this May
  • If you thought capybaras were just for chilling in hot springs and being the internet’s favourite “friend-shaped” animal, think again. The developers at Flying Capybara are flipping the script with Super Galaxy Gladiator, a high-octane survivor-like roguelite that trades peaceful vibes for galactic dominance. Currently making waves on Steam with a demo landing this month,…

    The Capybara Takes the Cosmos: Super Galaxy Gladiator is Coming for the Bullet Heaven Crown