TECHMASH
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Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs can leave us feeling a little… well, crashed. Whether you’re navigating the bumps of a tough day or a challenging period in your life, finding healthy ways to cope is essential. And what if I told you there was a game that could actually help you on that…
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The dream of an open-world racer set in the neon-lit, mountain-pass-laden heart of Japan is finally a reality for Xbox players. JDM: Japanese Drift Master is here, and it’s a love letter to the country’s iconic street racing and tuning culture. Get ready to burn rubber and chase the ultimate drift score! The Birthplace of…
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Move over, daily word puzzles—there’s a new word game in town that will challenge your vocabulary and your tactical mind! We’ve been spending time with the demo of Randel’s Quest, the “slot-driven, Wordle-style roguelike battler” from LCB Game Studio, and it’s an addictive mashup we didn’t know we needed. Blending the familiar comfort of word-guessing…
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In the crowded landscape of indie games, sometimes a simple rule can create profound complexity. Enter Unto Deepest Depths, a punishing new roguelite and turn-based strategy game from McCollum Games, poised to challenge veteran tacticians and newcomers alike. With a core mechanic that forces perpetual motion, this dark fantasy adventure ensures every single turn is…
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If you’re looking for a fresh spin on the beat ’em up genre with a whole lot of quirky charm, then it’s time to check in to BROK: The Brawl Bar. This action-packed spin-off from the acclaimed BROK the InvestiGator takes the fighting mechanics of the original and cranks them up to eleven for a…
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Get ready to test your mettle and your patience! The indie gaming scene is about to get a whole lot more challenging—and a lot more insulting—with the release of ZAKO NO AHIRU (developed by FU Fighters and published by Phoenixx Inc.). This isn’t just another tough-as-nails precision platformer; it’s a unique blend of cute aesthetics…
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In a world where progress is measured in human sacrifice, one corporation seeks infinite energy on a hostile alien planet. This is the premise of FALLENSTAR, the upcoming sci-fi roguelike-metroidvania from NebulaVoid Interactive that’s set to challenge your skills and question your duty. If you’re a fan of punishing combat, permanent progression, and a gripping…
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The world of gaming just got a whole lot larger, and a whole lot more beautiful. Where Winds Meet, the open-world action-adventure RPG developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, has finally made its global debut, inviting players into the breathtaking, turbulent world of 10th-century China. Rooted in the rich tradition of Wuxia—tales…
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If you’ve been looking for a grand strategy experience that won’t require a semester’s worth of free time, you might have found your match. The original Bellfortis offered a streamlined, fast-paced dive into the European Early Middle Ages, combining turn-based strategy with real-time tactical battles. Now, the developers at Rake in Grass are trading Viking…
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It seems the world of virtual sports has a new contender, and it’s coming in hot with a unique perspective. Developed by Sloclap, the studio behind the martial arts hit Sifu, Rematch is making waves by taking the beloved sport of football (soccer) and giving it a high-octane, arcade twist. Dubbed by some as “Rocket…
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The Blightstorm rages on, and just when we thought we’d mastered the endless deluge, Against the Storm throws us back into the deep end with the Nightwatchers DLC. Eremite Games’ fantastic roguelite city-builder is famous for its relentless challenges and incredible replayability, and this expansion injects a massive dose of fresh mechanics, new species, and…
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The mercenary life in the world of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion just got a whole lot more dangerous. The first major expansion, “Into the Abyss,” has launched, inviting Outers to plunge into a brand-new, foreboding Survey Zone. We’ve geared up our Arsenal, fueled our Femto, and taken the plunge to see what new thrills…
