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  • Roll the Dice — HeroQuest: Digital Edition Reborn as Official PC Adventure in 2027

    Roll the Dice — HeroQuest: Digital Edition Reborn as Official PC Adventure in 2027

    Decades ago, a tabletop classic taught the world how to explore dungeons. Now, it’s your turn.

    Developer Nomad Games and publisher Balor Games — in partnership with Hasbro — have officially unveiled HeroQuest: Digital Edition, the fully licensed digital revival of the legendary board game that defined a genre. Revealed during The MIX Fall Showcase, this faithful reimagining heads to PC via Steam in 2027, with a Closed Beta playtest opening soon for eager adventurers. Whether you first rolled the dice in the 1990s or have always dreamed of descending into the dungeon, the quest is finally coming home.

    The Realm Needs You

    The story remains as timeless as ever: the dread sorcerer Zargon has unleashed his monstrous legions to conquer the Realm. Standing between darkness and total victory are four heroes — the Barbarian, the Dwarf, the Elf, and the Wizard — each with unique skills, strengths, and vital roles to play. Alone, none can survive. Together, they might just prevail.

    • The Barbarian — frontline fury, breaking through defences and holding the line
    • The Dwarf — trap-finder, treasure-hunter, and unyielding warrior
    • The Elf — agile strike, ranged mastery, and bridge between martial and magical
    • The Wizard — devastating arcane power, fragile but formidable when protected

    Every quest demands teamwork. Positioning matters. And the dice decide who stands tall — and who falls.

    Play Your Way — Solo, Co-Op, or Be the Villain

    HeroQuest: Digital Edition is built for every kind of fellowship:

    • Solo — command all four heroes yourself, coordinating every move and planning every strike
    • Online Co-Op (up to 4) — each player leads one hero. Communicate, coordinate, and conquer together
    • Play as Zargon (5th Player) — ever wanted to be the one behind the traps, monsters, and ambushes? A fifth player can take the villain’s throne, plotting and scheming against the heroes in real time

    This isn’t just a one-way story — it’s a battle of wits on both sides of the dungeon door.

    Endless Quests — Handcrafted and Home-Brewed

    Faithful to the spirit of the original, the game delivers:

    • Handcrafted Official Quests — faithfully adapted from the classic campaign, with every tile, monster, and treasure brought vividly to life
    • Quest Editor — build your own dungeons, design your own challenges, and craft stories as boundless as your imagination
    • Community Creations via mod.io — download and play quests created by fellow adventurers across the globe, keeping the dungeon fresh forever
    • Authentic Dice & Combat — roll for attack, defence, and movement just like the tabletop. Luck is a factor — but smart positioning and bold strategy win the day

    For Everyone — Supported in 8 Languages

    HeroQuest: Digital Edition is being built to welcome players worldwide:

    • Full English voice acting + subtitles in French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese-Brazil, and Spanish-Latin America
    • Runs smoothly — GTX 1050 minimum, 10GB storage, 16GB RAM
    • Steam store page live now — wishlist to be notified the moment beta sign-ups open

    The Legend Returns

    For millions, HeroQuest was the first door into fantasy adventure. It taught us that a shared map and a handful of dice could lead anywhere. Now, Nomad Games — veterans of beloved digital adaptations including Talisman — and Balor Games are bringing that magic to modern screens, preserving the soul of the original while making it accessible to a whole new generation.

    The dungeon is waiting. The dice are ready. And Zargon is not going down without a fight.

    Wishlist HeroQuest: Digital Edition on Steam now, watch the reveal trailer from The MIX Fall Showcase, and sign up for the Closed Beta. The quest begins when you roll.

    More Info: Hero Quest Digital Edition

    #HeroQuest #DigitalEdition #NomadGames #BalorGames #TheMIXShowcase #Tabletop #DungeonCrawler #TurnBased #CoOp #RPG #Coming2027 #Techmash

  • Good Boys in Space — GRAVHOUNDS Drops Real Playtest Gameplay in The MIX Showcase Reveal

    Good Boys in Space — GRAVHOUNDS Drops Real Playtest Gameplay in The MIX Showcase Reveal

    Fetch. Build. Defend. Get Home.

    Independent developer and publisher Octopus Panic has unleashed a brand-new gameplay trailer for GRAVHOUNDS during The MIX Fall Showcase — and this time, it’s all real. Drawn straight from the game’s recent September playtest, the footage shows exactly how this chaotic 1–4 player co-op action-builder feels: fast, frantic, physics-driven, and packed with the kind of teamwork that only comes when you’re all fighting off alien swarms as jetpack-wearing space dogs. Landing on PC and Xbox Series X|S via Early Access on November 2, 2026 — and available day one on Xbox Game Pass — this is one mission you won’t want to miss.

    Drop In, Dig In, Get Out

    GRAVHOUNDS casts you as a Gravhound — a bio-engineered canine scavenger dropped onto hostile alien worlds to gather resources, build defences, and survive long enough to extract before the planet’s furious inhabitants overwhelm you. It blends three distinct layers into one seamless loop:

    • Action Extraction — land, mine, loot, and fight your way across the surface. The longer you stay, the more you earn — and the deadlier the swarm becomes
    • Dynamic Base Building — lay power pipelines, erect turrets, fabricators, and defences. Everything is physically placed and connected; if a line breaks, your power drops, your guns go silent, and you’re in trouble
    • Physics-Fuelled Chaos — fling items to teammates, launch enemies into orbit with your gravity abilities, and zip along pipelines at high speed. The world is your playground — and your weapon

    Pack Mentality — Play Your Way

    The game is designed to shine whether you run solo or bring the whole crew:

    • Solo — every Gravhound can operate independently, but you’ll need to juggle gathering, building, repairing, and fighting all at once
    • Co-op (up to 4) — specialise! One dog mines, another builds, a third mans the guns, and the fourth flings supplies across the map. The trailer shows perfectly synchronised runs where teamwork turns certain defeat into last-minute victory
    • Four Unique Hounds — each with distinct strengths and abilities. Mix and match to build your ideal pack
    • Mod Deck System — born directly from playtest feedback, you can now customise your loadout with cards that unlock powerful upgrades and shift how you play

    What the Playtest Taught Us — And What’s Next

    The September playtest saw hundreds of teams dive in, and Octopus Panic has been busy refining every part of the experience:

    • Smoother pipelines and more intuitive building placement
    • Balanced wave difficulty — tense but never unfair
    • The new Mod Deck Builder replaces random drops with player-chosen upgrades
    • Performance, polish, and quality-of-life improvements across the board

    The trailer captures this evolution — showing real players pulling off daring rescues, chaining gravity throws, and defending their base against impossible odds. It’s messy, loud, and unmistakably fun.

    Ready to Howl — Launch Details

    Everything you need to know:

    • Early Access Launch: November 2, 2026
    • Platforms: PC (Steam) + Xbox Series X|S
    • Xbox Game Pass: Available day one — included in subscription
    • Demo: Live on Steam now — try before you drop
    • Early Access Roadmap: Expect new planets, hounds, abilities, and expanded endgame as development progresses

    The Pack Is Waiting — Will You Answer the Call?

    GRAVHOUNDS isn’t just about surviving alien planets — it’s about doing it together. About grabbing a teammate when they’re swarmed, flinging supplies across the map to where they’re needed most, and building something that holds when everything else falls apart.

    Watch the full playtest trailer from The MIX Showcase, play the free demo on Steam, and prepare to join the pack. November 2nd is coming — and these good boys have work to do.

    More Info: GRAVHOUNDS

    #GRAVHOUNDS #OctopusPanic #CoOp #ActionBuilder #IndieGame #TheMIXShowcase #XboxGamePass #Techmash #SteamEarlyAccess #SpaceDogs #GamingNews

  • Rome, Reborn in Shadow — Aeterna: Curse of the First King Unleashes Isometric Soulslike Action

    Rome, Reborn in Shadow — Aeterna: Curse of the First King Unleashes Isometric Soulslike Action

    58 BC. The Roman Republic is fracturing. But beneath the politics, a far older war is about to ignite.

    From Gamera Interactive — the creators of Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms — comes Aeterna: Curse of the First King, a gripping story-driven isometric action-RPG blending soulslike combat, free-roaming exploration, and local co-op. Set during the turbulent final years of the Republic, this isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a revelation: everything the history books recorded was only half the story.

    The War History Never Wrote

    You play as a member of the Custodes Umbrae — a secret order founded by Romulus himself, charged with protecting Rome from threats the Senate would never dare acknowledge. For centuries they stood watch. Now their vigil is ending.

    Amulius, the banished First King of Alba Longa, condemned by the god Mars to a half-existence between worlds, is breaking free. His cult — the Veritas Obscura — has infiltrated the highest ranks of power, and as Rome’s great generals clash on the battlefield, something ancient is stirring in the shadows.

    Your mission: recover five lost artefacts, seal the breach, and stop Amulius from returning in full. But as you’ll discover, the line between saviour and usurper blurs fast — and the gods have their own agendas.

    Soulslike Edge, Roman Heart

    Aeterna takes the punishing, precise combat of modern soulslike design and anchors it in a vivid, historically inspired world:

    • Tough, Tactical Real-Time Combat — every strike matters. Timing, positioning, and loadout decide life and death. Deflect, dodge, and strike with purpose against corrupted soldiers, mythic beasts, and forgotten guardians
    • Free Exploration Across a Shattered World — traverse the Republic, Greece, and barbarian lands. Follow the main quest or vanish into the wilderness; every region holds ruins, secrets, and threats waiting to be uncovered
    • Deep, Meaningful Progression — master 14 distinct disciplines, seek the blessings of 10 Roman deities, and shape your fighting style. Level cap sits at 30 — quality over endless grinding
    • Fight Together — Local Co-Op — brave the darkness alone or with a friend. Every quest, every battle, every revelation can be shared side-by-side
    • Companions with Purpose — recruit up to six unique allies, each with their own past, personality, and combat style. Forge bonds, make choices that shift their loyalty, and see how the story changes

    Where History Meets Myth

    Aeterna doesn’t just sit history alongside fantasy — it weaves them together. Real-world figures appear alongside creatures from legend; the political collapse of the late Republic provides the backdrop for a supernatural war that history has erased. Every location balances recognisable architecture with something uncanny — places where the veil between our world and something older has grown thin.

    The world responds to your choices. Decisions shift faction standing, alter the landscape, and determine which allies stand — or fall — by your side.

    Coming to PC & Xbox — Wishlist Now

    Aeterna: Curse of the First King is launching on Steam, GOG, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release date still to be revealed. The store pages are live — add it to your wishlist to catch every update as it lands.

    The Truth Is Buried. Will You Dig It Up?

    Rome didn’t fall only to armies and ambition. It fell to secrets. Aeterna asks: what if the emperors rose to power not just to rule — but to hide the truth? What if the greatest threat to civilisation was never conquered — only imprisoned?

    Step into the light. Or into the shadow. The First King is waking.

    More Info: Aeterna Curse Of The First King

    #Aeterna #CurseOfTheFirstKing #GameraInteractive #Soulslike #ActionRPG #RomanRepublic #IndieGame #CoOp #Techmash #TheMIXShowcase #GamingNews #Alaloth

  • Hold the Line Till Dawn — PUBG Unleashes SLB: Dawnbreakers of Rondo!

    Hold the Line Till Dawn — PUBG Unleashes SLB: Dawnbreakers of Rondo!

    Survive the night. Defend the line. Watch the sun rise. PUBG Studios and co-developers PCF Group (People Can Fly) have officially lifted the lid on SLB: Dawnbreakers of Rondo — Episode 4 of the Survivors Left Behind saga — a pulse-pounding, co-op PvE defence experience landing on PC: 14 Oct – 4 Nov and Console: 22 Oct – 12 Nov. Here’s everything you need to know before the darkness falls.

    What Is Dawnbreakers of Rondo?

    Building on the fan-favourite Survivors Left Behind framework, Dawnbreakers of Rondo drops you and your squad onto the vibrant Rondo map for a desperate, night-long stand against mutated hordes known as the Hungers. Your mission is simple in premise, brutal in practice: hold key positions through escalating waves until dawn breaks.

    This is not your standard battle royale. It’s all-out PvE survival defence — crafted in partnership with PCF Group to deliver deeper tactical depth, revamped mechanics, and a darker, deadlier night.

    “The night is darker. The Hungers have changed. Survive till dawn.” — Official PUBG announcement

    New Foes — The Evolved Hungers

    The familiar Hungers return, but with three brand-new variants designed to test even the tightest squads:

    • Faster, deadlier baseline enemies — the longer the night wears on, the stronger they grow
    • Three distinct new Hunger types with unique behaviours, attack patterns, and weaknesses
    • Escalating difficulty — waves intensify as the match progresses; survive the final push and you earn your sunrise

    New Firepower — Turn the Tide

    Defence means nothing without teeth. Dawnbreakers brings three game-changing tools to level the playing field:

    WeaponRoleImpact
    FlamethrowerArea denial, crowd controlIncinerate swarms; hold chokepoints with searing walls of fire
    Sentry GunAutomated defenceDeploy and forget — until it needs reloading or repair
    Grenade LauncherHeavy crowd suppressionClear clusters; break encirclements with explosive force

    Complement these with a full crafting system — scavenge materials across Rondo to build barbed wire, healing stations, light/heavy/manned turrets, and more. Every scrap counts.

    How to Play — Stand Together, or Fall Alone

    • Map: Rondo — lush, varied, packed with defensible terrain
    • Mode: Co-operative PvE defence (Arcade playlist)
    • Timeline: Defend through successive waves; withstand the final assault to trigger victory
    • Loop: Scavenge ? Craft ? Fortify ? Defend ? Repeat
    • Goal: Outlast the night. Be there when dawn breaks

    Dates & Platforms — Mark Your Calendars

    PlatformGoes LiveLasts Until
    PC14 Oct 20264 Nov 2026
    Console22 Oct 202612 Nov 2026

    The mode arrives as part of Update 43.2, which also packs:

    • PUBG × Bentley luxury vehicle collaboration (same rollout schedule)
    • Console control overhaul — refined aim, improved responsiveness
    • Event Pass: Dawnbreakers — exclusive rewards for defenders
    • PGS 10–12 esports circuit details
    • Quality-of-life tweaks across all platforms

    Why It Matters

    Survivors Left Behind has become one of PUBG’s most successful experimental modes, bridging battle royale tension with pure, squad-focused co-op action. Dawnbreakers represents the series’ most ambitious leap yet — bigger map, deadlier threats, deeper crafting, and the polished combat pedigree of PCF Group behind it.

    Whether you’re diving in for the Event Pass, teaming up to crush the horde, or just chasing that glorious sunrise — remember the golden rule: no one survives alone.

    “Hold the line until dawn breaks.”

    More Info:

    https://pubg.com/en

    #PUBG #DawnbreakersOfRondo #PUBGDawnbreakers #SurvivorsLeftBehind #PUBGUpdate432 #PCFGroup #Krafton #PvE #CoOp #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Build, Bash & Brawl — Hack ‘n’ Stack Launches Today on Steam & Switch!

    Build, Bash & Brawl — Hack ‘n’ Stack Launches Today on Steam & Switch!

    Forget playing nice. Hack ‘n’ Stack, the gleefully chaotic new physics-powered party game from Quebec-based independent studio Triple Boris and publishing label Dodo Tako, is out today on Steam (PC/Mac) and Nintendo Switch, priced $19.99 USD. Gather your friends, grab whatever isn’t nailed down, and defend your base — by any means necessary.

    What Is Hack ‘n’ Stack?

    It’s tower defence — but everything is physics, everything is stackable, and almost everything can be used as a weapon. Up to four players team up (or turn on each other) to scavenge materials, slap together barricades and turrets, and hold back waves of invaders determined to flatten your fort.

    • Build from anything — wood, stone, scrap, even cake. If you can lift it, you can stack it
    • Physics-powered mayhem — towers wobble, walls collapse, and well-placed blocks can crush enemies outright
    • Co-op for up to 4 — local split-screen or online play; share resources, split the work, and watch whose defences fall first
    • Chaos is a feature — friendly fire is real, misfiring turrets happen, and your best-laid plans will frequently collapse spectacularly

    How It Plays

    PhaseWhat You Do
    Scavenge — Gather blocks and materials across the mapGrab anything that looks useful. Drag it, haul it, hurl it
    Build — Stack walls, craft turrets, shore up defencesTaller isn’t always stronger — physics rules all
    Defend — Fend off incoming waves togetherOperate turrets, repair breaches, bash enemies with leftover blocks
    Repeat — Survive, improve, survive longerEach wave brings bigger threats and better loot

    Launch Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperTriple Boris Inc. (Quebec, Canada)
    PublisherDodo Tako / Sticky Rice Games
    Available NowSteam (PC/Mac) + Nintendo Switch
    Price$19.99 USD
    Players1–4 (local split-screen / online co-op)
    LanguagesEnglish + French
    GenrePhysics co-op tower defence/party game
    Release Date9 Oct 2026

    Why It Stands Out

    Most co-op games ask you to play nice. Hack ‘n’ Stack doesn’t mind if you play practical. Need to block a gap? Stack a wall. Need more firepower? Build a turret. Need to stop an enemy right now? Heave a boulder at their head. The physics system turns every match into a comedy of errors and comebacks — and that’s exactly the point.

    Triple Boris, the indie studio behind it all, has been crafting fun, approachable multiplayer experiences for years. With Hack ‘n’ Stack, they’ve fused tower defence strategy with the pure, unscripted joy of stacking things until they fall over — and it’s out today.

    Grab your friends. Start stacking. Try not to knock your own defences down.

    More Info – https://hacknstackgame.com/

    #HackNStack #TripleBoris #DodoTako #PartyGame #TowerDefense #CoOp #NintendoSwitch #Steam #IndieDev #QuebecGames #TechMash

  • Bars, Blueprints & Big Escapes — The Escapists 3 Breaks Cover for 2027!

    Bars, Blueprints & Big Escapes — The Escapists 3 Breaks Cover for 2027!

    Team17 has officially sprung the biggest reveal of the season: The Escapists 3, the long-awaited next chapter in the award-winning prison escape franchise, unveiled for the very first time during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. Ditching the series’ signature pixel art for a vibrant fully 3D sandbox, it’s locked in for a 2027 release on PC and consoles — and yes, you can wishlist it right now on Steam.

    Everything You Know — Now in Full 3D

    Prison has rules. You have other plans.

    For nearly a decade, The Escapists has been the gold standard of creative, chaotic breakout gameplay. Now the perspective shifts entirely — but the mission stays the same: study the routine, loot the supplies, craft the impossible, and get out.

    • Five distinct prisons — each with unique layouts, guard routines, secrets, and surrounding landscapes. Beyond the walls lies dense forest, rugged canyons, ancient catacombs and treacherous waters
    • 120+ items & weapons to scavenge, trade and craft. Almost anything can become part of an escape plan — whether it should is another matter entirely
    • No single solution — dig, climb, sneak, fight, disguise, improvise. There are good plans, bad plans, and the occasional plan involving molten chocolate
    • Skill progression — earn XP, unlock abilities, and tailor your inmate to your preferred escape style. Customise your cell while you’re at it

    Break Out Better With Friends

    Escaping is great — escaping together is better. The Escapists 3 supports:

    ModeDetails
    Online Co-opUp to 4 players — divide the workload, time things perfectly, execute the perfect breakout… and find out who’s useless with a shovel
    Local Split-Screen2 players on one device — old-school couch co-op returns
    Solo PlayTackle every prison at your own pace, no distractions, no deadweight partners

    Release & Platforms

    DetailInfo
    Developer / PublisherTeam17
    Revealed9 Oct 2026 — Triple-I Initiative Showcase
    Release Window2027
    PlatformsPC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X
    Steam PageLive now — wishlist today!
    PriceTo be announced
    System RequirementsTo be announced

    On the Record

    “The Escapists, as a series, has been both a breakout and runaway success for Team17. As such, I’m delighted that we’re offering players the chance to become institutionalised once more — but this time in fully realised, 3D correctional facilities. It’s a fresh perspective on a fan favourite, and today’s announcement is just a sneak peek of what’s to come.”

    — Harley Homewood, General Manager, Team17

    Why It Matters

    It’s been roughly nine years since the franchise last arrived — and The Escapists 3 doesn’t just continue the story, it evolves it. The leap to 3D opens up verticality, visibility, and entirely new approaches to scouting and breaking prisons. Yet at its core, it’s still about the same magic: junk turned into tools, observation turned into opportunity, and that glorious moment when your plan finally clicks — or spectacularly unravels.

    Roll call is coming. Will you be there… or will you be gone?

    More Info – https://officialtheescapists.com/

    #TheEscapists3 #Team17 #PrisonEscape #SandboxGame #CoOp #GamingNews #Steam #TripleIInitiative #TechMash

  • Rings, Realms, and Physical Reissues — The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Returns via Limited Run Games!

    Rings, Realms, and Physical Reissues — The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Returns via Limited Run Games!

    The call goes out across Middle-earth — and this time, it arrives in your hands. Premium physical publisher Limited Run Games has officially announced that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ – Legacy Edition is receiving a physical release across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox, available in both Standard and Deluxe editions.

    A Forgotten Fellowship, Restored

    Originally released in 2011 from Snowblind Studios, this action-RPG takes you beyond the main story of the One Ring to the untold battles of Northern Middle-earth. As Sauron’s gaze fixes on Mordor, a darker threat rises in the frozen wastes — and it falls to your trio of heroes to stand against it. The Legacy Edition, updated and published by Aspyr, brings the classic roaring back to modern platforms with quality-of-life upgrades:

    • Up to 3-player online co-op or 2-player local split-screen
    • 60 FPS gameplay across supported platforms
    • Character hot-swapping, refined targeting, and fresh autosave functionality
    • Enhanced UI and gyro control support
    • Full visual and performance polish

    Two Editions — One Epic Quest

    Standard Edition

    • Physical game copy for your chosen platform
    • Premium full-colour packaging
    • Complete Legacy Edition content on-disc / on-cart

    Deluxe Edition

    • Everything in Standard, plus:
    • Exclusive numbered collector’s box
    • Hardcover artbook featuring concept art from the original game and Legacy Edition
    • Soundtrack collection
    • Limited-run collectable cards and commemorative extras
    • Strictly limited production — once gone, no further batches

    Claim Your Place in the North

    Pre-orders open soon via Limited Run Games’ official store. These physical editions are produced in limited quantities and historically sell out quickly — mark your calendars and don’t let this fellowship depart without you.

    Whether you’re returning to defend the North or stepping into this untold chapter for the very first time — the road is open. Middle-earth is waiting.

    Find out more on Limited Run Games

    #LordOfTheRings #WarInTheNorth #LegacyEdition #LimitedRunGames #PhysicalRelease #PS5 #NintendoSwitch2 #Xbox #ActionRPG #CoOp #MiddleEarth #Techmash

  • Shoot, Dodge, Survive — Haunted House Hellshift Brings Campy Chaos to Steam Next Fest!

    Shoot, Dodge, Survive — Haunted House Hellshift Brings Campy Chaos to Steam Next Fest!

    Welcome to the deadliest show on television! Independent studio Deege Games has unveiled Haunted House Hellshift, a gleefully campy top-down arcade shooter where you blast your way through a haunted house — and a live TV audience is watching every move. The free demo is available right now on Steam — and the game will take centre stage during Steam Next Fest, October 19–26, 2026, ahead of its full release on November 9 for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Lights, Camera, Carnage — It’s Showtime!

    Haunted House Hellshift serves up fast, frantic arcade action with a delightfully spooky-but-silly twist. Inspired by classics like Gauntlet, this isn’t bone-chilling terror — it’s Saturday-morning-cartoon spooks with plenty of firepower.

    • Fight the Undead Crew — Blast ghostly television crews, spooktacular monsters, and more as you storm through room after room
    • Collect to Survive — Gather glowing eyeballs to unlock cursed doors, grab powerful new weapons, and carve a path toward the exit
    • Watch Your Step — Deadly traps line every corridor; stay sharp, stay mobile, and don’t get cornered
    • Solo or Side-by-Side — Brave the house alone, or team up with a friend in local 2-player co-op on the same screen

    Play the Demo Now — Don’t Miss Next Fest!

    You don’t have to wait for the broadcast to begin. Head to the Steam store page today to grab the free demo and start your run. Then tune in during Steam Next Fest (October 19–26) for fresh looks, updates, and a chance to see just how chaotic the house can get when the cameras are rolling.

    The full game launches November 9, 2026 across Windows, macOS, and Linux — so wishlist now and be first in line when the doors open.

    The house is haunted, the cameras are rolling, and the audience is waiting. Can you make it out alive?

    Haunted House Hellshift — It’s to die for!

    Find out more here

    #HauntedHouseHellshift #DeegeGames #SteamNextFest #techmash #ArcadeShooter #IndieGame #CoOp #WishlistNow #PCGaming

  • Into the Unknown — No Such Place: ChillyRoom’s Top-Down Extraction Shooter Revealed!

    Into the Unknown — No Such Place: ChillyRoom’s Top-Down Extraction Shooter Revealed!

    Enter zones that officially don’t exist. Fight threats no one was meant to find. Bring back what shouldn’t exist.

    No Such Place is the tense new top-down extraction shooter from ChillyRoom and their in-house team, Criti Team, casting you as an agent for the Unknown Research Consortium (U.R.C.) — a secretive organisation investigating supernatural anomalies erased from public record.

    What Is No Such Place?

    You’re a field operative for the U.R.C., dispatched into unstable dimensional fragments — reality-warped zones where normal rules don’t apply. Your mission: conduct reconnaissance, secure intel and relics, neutralise whatever lurks in the dark, and reach the extraction point before the zone collapses around you.

    Here’s what awaits:

    • Top-down PvE extraction — tense, tactical gameplay with a striking retro pixel-art aesthetic
    • Solo or co-op for up to 4 players — go in alone or team up with friends
    • Risk vs reward — every trip carries danger: die, and you lose everything you carried in
    • Procedurally shifting zones — nearly ten distinct anomalous environments at Early Access launch
    • Loot and survive — scavenge weapons, ammo, medical supplies, and rare anomalous relics
    • Customise your arsenal — unique weapon crafting lets you mix parts from different eras: attach a Victorian brass scope to a modern rifle, or a motorcycle suppressor to an assault rifle
    • Build your Safehouse — invest recovered resources to upgrade your base, unlock new gear, and strengthen your agents

    Launch Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperChillyRoom / Criti Team
    PublisherChillyRoom / LoongGate
    FormatEarly Access on Steam
    Release Date13 October 2026
    Playable NowFree Steam demo available
    ModesSingle-player + 1–4 player online co-op
    PlatformPC (Windows) via Steam

    The demo offers a solid taste of the action — and early progression carries over into the full release

    The Mission Briefing

    “Welcome to the U.R.C. You step into places officially stricken from all records — dimensional fragments where reality has frayed. Your job is simple: explore, document, extract. What you find there… some of it was never meant to be found. Return with it. Survive.”

    Each run balances careful exploration, tactical combat, and the clock — linger too long, and the anomaly consumes you. Make it out, and what you recover funds better gear, stronger weapons, and deeper investigations into the unknown.

    Ready to Deploy?

    Wishlist now on the No Such Place Steam Store Page and try the free demo ahead of the Early Access launch on 13 October. The anomalies are waiting — and so are the things that haunt them.

    Find out more here

    #NoSuchPlace #ChillyRoom #CritiTeam #ExtractionShooter #URC #IndieGame #Steam #EarlyAccess #CoOp #PixelArt #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

  • Ready Up, Agents — Neon Abyss 2 Drops October 8!

    Ready Up, Agents — Neon Abyss 2 Drops October 8!

    Developer Veewo Games has locked in the full launch of Neon Abyss 2 — the neon-drenched, four-player co-op cybermyth roguelike — arriving October 8th across PC and consoles, revealed live during the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct.

    Into the Glowing Depths

    Building on the explosive foundation of the beloved original, Neon Abyss 2 cranks the pace, the chaos, and the visual flair to new heights. Dive into procedurally generated dungeons where no two runs ever play the same way, powered by a weapon system that rewards wild experimentation and endless item synergies.

    What’s New in 1.0?

    • Full 1.0 Release — Exits Early Access with the complete campaign, balanced and refined
    • Final Boss Unleashed — Face Theia, God of Vanity, a dazzling, multi-phase Titan born of broken mirrors and blinding neon — one of the most visually striking encounters in the series
    • Four-Player Co-op — Bring up to three friends along for the bullet-hell dungeon crawl
    • Pets & Evolutions — Hatch, raise, and evolve adorable companions into powerful run-changing allies
    • Weapons Gone Wild — An expanded arsenal where every bizarre combo can turn the tide of battle
    • Launch Bonus — Buy before release and get the Archenemy Returns DLC completely free

    Platforms — One Date, Everywhere

    October 8 sees a simultaneous cross-platform launch, a bold move from Veewo Games to ensure no player waits in the wings:

    • PC (Steam)
    • PlayStation 5
    • Xbox Series X|S
    • Nintendo Switch

    Xbox Series X|S launches day one with Xbox Game Pass included.

    Why You Should Be Excited

    Neon Abyss earned its fans by blending tight, satisfying shooting with that “just one more run” roguelike hook. Neon Abyss 2 amplifies everything that worked — faster movement, deeper synergies, full co-op — while wrapping it all in a cybermyth aesthetic that glows as brightly as it challenges.

    Whether you’re storming the depths solo or bringing a squad, October 8 marks your call to arms. Affix your weapons, Agents — the Abyss is waiting.

    Find out more here

    #NeonAbyss2 #VeewoGames #Cybermyth #Roguelike #BulletHell #PCGamingShow #TokyoDirect #IndieGame #Coop #XboxGamePass #Techmash

  • Paddle Power — Hit Co-Op Chaos Paddle Paddle Paddle Launches on Nintendo Switch!

    Paddle Power — Hit Co-Op Chaos Paddle Paddle Paddle Launches on Nintendo Switch!

    Grab your friends, steady your nerves, and prepare for maximum mayhem — the viral paddle-rowing sensation Paddle Paddle Paddle is officially paddling onto Nintendo Switch! Publisher Assemble Entertainment and solo developer Mateo Covic (Zoroarts) have launched the game digitally today, September 17th, priced at just €4.99.

    What Is Paddle Paddle Paddle?

    Described as a brutally frustrating yet endlessly charming co-op boat adventure, this is the game that took PC by storm — selling over 287,000 copies on Steam since its 2025 debut and earning a nomination for Best Casual Game at the German Video Game Awards.

    The premise is beautifully, hilariously simple:

    • Row your way through a treacherous, lava-surrounded parkour course
    • Dodge swinging axes, unpredictable winds, slippery slopes, and devilish jumps
    • One-button gameplay per player — easy to pick up, nearly impossible to master
    • Play solo (control both paddles yourself) or with up to 4 players locally

    “The game will stay true to its PC counterpart with the ‘one-button’ gameplay — it will feel no different than when playing on PC. Although it has been greatly optimized to run even smoother, those improvements are also coming back to the PC version.”

    — Mateo Covic / Zoroarts

    Built Perfectly for Switch

    This isn’t just a port — it’s been tuned to shine on Nintendo’s hybrid console:

    • Fully optimised for both handheld and docked play
    • Optional touch controls for an extra layer of immersion
    • Supports single Joy-Con play — pass a controller to a friend instantly
    • Cross-compatible with your progress and play style from the PC edition

    Why It Blown Up

    Paddle Paddle Paddle isn’t just a game — it’s a phenomenon. Streamers and players worldwide fell in love with its:

    • Pure, unfiltered chaos — every run is different, every mistake is hilarious
    • Low barrier to entry — zero complex controls, just timing and teamwork
    • Highly addictive frustration — you’ll fail the same jump 27 times, then nail it and feel like a legend

    Pricing & Availability

    • Nintendo Switch eShop — available NOW, €4.99 (~£4.29 / $4.99)
    • PC (Steam) — continues to be available, with a free update bringing all Switch-side optimisations to desktop players
    • Languages — English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified & Traditional Chinese

    Ready to Paddle?

    Whether you’re reuniting with old friends or ruining new friendships, Paddle Paddle Paddle is the perfect pick-up-and-play party game — now truly portable. Dive in, keep your boat afloat, and remember: it’s always someone else’s fault when you hit the lava.

    Find out more here

    #PaddlePaddlePaddle #AssembleEntertainment #Zoroarts #MateoCovic #NintendoSwitch #IndieGame #CoOp #PartyGame #CasualGaming #Techmash #GamingNews