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  • MEMORY, BLADE, AND BULLET — SOLE SALVATION UNVEILED: DUAL-WIELDING ACTION ROGUELITE DEBUTS AT ENDIX EXPO

    MEMORY, BLADE, AND BULLET — SOLE SALVATION UNVEILED: DUAL-WIELDING ACTION ROGUELITE DEBUTS AT ENDIX EXPO

    Wield a sword in one hand and a firearm in the other — not as a swap, but as one seamless, devastating dance of death. Meteora Games and publisher Infini Fun have officially lifted the lid on Sole Salvation, a striking new 3D action roguelite hack-and-slash, revealed today alongside a brand-new trailer at ENDIX Expo — the free digital gaming showcase running 6–8 November on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

    Two Weapons, One Unbroken Flow

    Where most games force you to choose between close-quarters brutality and long-range precision, Sole Salvation demands you master both at once. In one hand, a blade; in the other, a gun. Chain melee strikes directly into blasts, weave bullets between sword swings, and adapt instantly as enemies close in or scatter — no pausing, no switching, no breaking momentum.

    • Seamless hybrid combat — every weapon has its own distinct moveset and combo system, and abilities you collect enhance both ranged and melee attacks together.
    • Builds that evolve with you — gather memory fragments across runs to craft devastating synergies between your loadout and powers.
    • Death is not the end — fall, and you return to the fractured reality of your past. Keep what truly matters; lose only the faintest echoes. Grow stronger with every cycle, edging closer to the truth.

    A World Unmade by Cosmic Law

    You are Valeriano, one of the few to remain whole after an ancient, hidden organisation enacted the “Sole Salvation” — a global ritual that tore reality apart. In a single, terrible moment, heads lifted from bodies and drifted skyward, transfixed by a blinding pillar of light. Civilisation fractured. Reality warped. And the things that remain hunt you.

    Traverse the haunted, corrupted streets of your hometown — now twisted by cosmic forces — and piece together what happened. Reclaim your lost memories, search for those you love, and confront the horror that lies beneath the surface. Every run pulls you deeper into the mystery; every death brings you closer to the redemption you seek.

    Debut at ENDIX Expo — Demo Available Now

    The game is making its first public appearance at ENDIX Expo, running 6–8 November across Steam and Epic Games Store — free for all to visit and explore.

    • New trailer premiering — see combat, world, and story in action for the first time.
    • Play the free demo — available right now on Steam. Includes one full biome, 3 melee and 3 ranged weapons, and an unlockable Arena Mode for score-chasing.
    • Meet the creators — visit the Sole Salvation booth on the Expo’s 2nd floor. Developer Meteora will be live:
      • 6 Nov: 08:00–11:00 GMT
      • 7–8 Nov: 11:00–13:00 GMT
    • Major demo update coming later this month — with new content and refinements based on early feedback.
    • Full release planned for Steam Early Access — Q2 2027.

    A Solo Journey, Shared With You

    Sole Salvation is the debut project from Meteora Games, an independent studio founded by a single developer based in Italy — a solitary creative journey mirrored in Valeriano’s lonely struggle through a broken world. Published alongside Infini Fun, the team is building something deeply personal: a story of memory, loss, and unravelling the terrifying truth of a catastrophe that swallowed everything.

    The demo is live now — step into Valeriano’s shoes, blade and gun in hand, and begin your path to redemption.

    Find out more here: Sole Salvation

    #SoleSalvation #MeteoraGames #InfiniFun #ENDIXExpo #ActionRoguelite #HackAndSlash #IndieDev #DualWielding #Lovecraftian #MemoryAndRedemption #Techmash

  • DANCE WITH DEATH — BLOODRUSH: UNDYING WISH LEAVES EARLY ACCESS DECEMBER 3 ON STEAM & ALL CONSOLES

    DANCE WITH DEATH — BLOODRUSH: UNDYING WISH LEAVES EARLY ACCESS DECEMBER 3 ON STEAM & ALL CONSOLES

    Death has vanished from the world. And someone must take its place. Lightmancer Studios, the six-person independent team from Brazil, together with publisher Nuntius Games, has announced that their stylish gothic hack-and-slash roguelite BloodRush: Undying Wish will exit Steam Early Access and launch in full 1.0 form on Wednesday, 3 December 2026 — simultaneously arriving on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (backwards compatibility), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

    WHEN DEATH DISAPPEARED — THE WORLD THAT FORGOT TO END

    In a realm cloaked in gothic splendour, the natural order has broken: the Reaper is gone, and no one passes on anymore. Immortality has become a curse — a stagnant, unending existence where wounds fester and cycles repeat without resolution. You are the last soul chosen to restore the balance. Dash, slash, and weave through a dark, hand-crafted pixel-art world in combat designed to feel less like a fight and more like a lethal, graceful dance.

    FLUID, FLOWING, DEADLY — COMBAT AS AN ART FORM

    BloodRush: Undying Wish rejects button-mashing in favour of precision, rhythm, and improvisation:

    • Six core weapons — each transformable into alternate forms, offering 200+ move combinations across chains, air attacks, dash strikes, and hidden damage multipliers
    • 12 Rune categories + 47 Skill Variations — every run builds a distinct playstyle. Stack effects, trigger cascades, and discover synergies that turn even the most perilous encounter into a masterpiece
    • The Blood System — risk and reward in perfect balance: the lower your health, the more devastating your capabilities. Play dangerously, and you become unstoppable — until one mistake ends it all
    • Procedural storytelling — seven playthroughs weave together the full truth; NPC dialogue shifts with every rebirth, slowly revealing the tragedy beneath the surface

    WHAT 1.0 BRINGS — THE FINAL CHAPTER

    After more than a year in Early Access shaped by player feedback, the full release delivers:

    FeatureDetail
    New final chapter — The Endless SpireClimb the home of the vanished Reaper and face the ultimate truth
    Exclusive final boss — The First UndyingA battle designed to test every skill you’ve mastered
    Polished balance pass — Every weapon, rune, and enemy re-tunedFast, fair, and endlessly replayable
    Console-optimised controls — Full controller support across all platformsDesigned to feel native whether handheld or docked
    Full narrative complete — Every fragment assembledThe mystery of the missing Death is solved

    LAUNCH PLATFORMS AT A GLANCE

    PlatformAvailability
    PCSteam — leaves Early Access, full 1.0 launch
    PlayStation 5Day-one release
    Xbox Series X|SDay-one release
    Xbox OneDay-one release — fully playable on current-gen via backwards compatibility
    Nintendo SwitchDay-one release
    Nintendo Switch 2Playable via backwards compatibility

    MADE IN BRAZIL — A DEBUT WITH SOUL

    BloodRush: Undying Wish is the first game from Lightmancer Studios, a tight-knit team of six based in Brazil. Their goal: to create action combat that rewards creativity and expression as much as reflexes. Published by Nuntius Games, which specialises in elevating Latin American indie talent, the title has already built a devoted following during its Early Access journey.

    “We didn’t just want to make something hard — we wanted to make something beautiful. Every combo, every dodge, every run is your chance to dance with death.” — Lightmancer Studios

    RESTORE THE BALANCE — DEATH AWAITS YOUR RETURN

    Death is not an end — it is a duty. And it has fallen to you.

    BloodRush: Undying Wish — 1.0 launches 3 December 2026 on Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Add it to your wishlist now. The Reaper is missing. Will you take the scythe?

    Find out more here: Blood Rush Undying Wish

    #BloodRushUndyingWish #LightmancerStudios #NuntiusGames #IndieGame #BrazilianDev #HackAndSlash #Roguelite #Gothic #PixelArt #ActionRPG #Techmash #DeathReturns

  • Fire, Steel & Vengeance — Burning Sword: Death Sun Ignites Steam Early Access November 17

    Fire, Steel & Vengeance — Burning Sword: Death Sun Ignites Steam Early Access November 17

    From Bangkok to your screen: a blazing new wuxia adventure is nearly here. Developer Nomadic Games and publisher Rising Tide Publishing have officially confirmed that Burning Sword: Death Sun, the hard-hitting wuxia hack-and-slash crafted in Thailand, will launch into Steam Early Access on November 17, 2026.

    A Kingdom Divided — A Blade Reborn

    Set in 12th-century China during the Southern Song Dynasty, Burning Sword: Death Sun casts you as Zhang Yixian, leader of the Crimson Dust Demon Sect — betrayed, cast down, and left for dead by Gao Tianqi, the Elder of the Northern Mountain and architect of the deadly “Death Sun” poison. But death hasn’t claimed him. He has returned, and he’s carving a bloody path back through the martial world to settle the score.

    “The martial sects have carved up the kingdom and the masters kill anyone in their way. Burning Sword: Death Sun is a revenge story told through swordplay, palm strikes and Qi — and the blade catches fire once you earn it.”

    Combat That Burns — Precision, Agility, Fury

    This isn’t button-mashing territory. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers fluid, punishing wuxia combat that rewards timing, skill, and mastery:

    • Wuxia swordplay blends strikes, palm techniques, and fiery Qi-fuelled special moves
    • Qi is your lifeblood — it restores health, powers techniques, and ignites your blade, but it’s scarce and precious
    • Agility is power: jump, wall-run, glide, and soar through expansive environments
    • Dodge, parry, strike, combo — every mistake costs you; every victory feels earned
    • Roguelite progression means each run offers fresh opportunities to unlock skills, upgrades, and uncover hidden lore

    What Arrives Day One

    When Early Access launches on November 17, you’ll get:

    • Five handcrafted stages — no procedural generation, every layout built with intention
    • Five main bosses plus two secret bosses for those who dig deep
    • Core combat systems, skill unlocks, and the arena mode for endless high-score challenges
    • The free Prologue Demo — available now via Steam — remains live through launch so you can test your blade before committing

    A Living Journey — Chapter by Chapter

    Nomadic Games plans roughly six months in Early Access, delivering new content every eight weeks in chapter-sized drops:

    • Full release will feature five chapters, 12 stages, nine named bosses, and the complete conclusion to Zhang Yixian’s story
    • Weekly updates will refine balance and polish based on player feedback
    • Price will be lower during Early Access as a thank-you to early supporters
    • Join the official Discord to share feedback, discuss strategies, and watch the game grow

    Made in Bangkok — Passion Against the Odds

    Nomadic Games is a 25-person independent studio based in Bangkok, founded in 2020 with a simple mission: put gameplay first. The team pushed to finish the demo and Early Access build even as severe flooding affected parts of the city — some members worked from homes facing rising waters, refusing to let the circumstances delay their vision.

    The result is a game that carries the soul of classic wuxia cinema — and the resilience of the team that built it.

    Ready to Draw Steel?

    Burning Sword: Death Sun hits Steam Early Access — November 17, 2026. Wishlist it now, play the free demo, and prepare to burn your way through the martial world.

    The sword is waiting. The path is fire.

    More Info: Burning Sword Death Sun

    #BurningSwordDeathSun #NomadicGames #RisingTide #Wuxia #HackAndSlash #SteamEarlyAccess #IndieDev #Bangkok #MartialArts #PCGaming #UnrealEngine5 #Techmash

  • All Vengeance — Vaewolf Unleashes Its Story at PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

    All Vengeance — Vaewolf Unleashes Its Story at PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

    Every beast has a story. This beast is born of vengeance.

    Following its striking reveal at Gamescom last month, Vaewolf has returned with a blistering new trailer during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct — pulling back the curtain on the dark origins and relentless quest for revenge at the heart of this supernatural hack-and-slash.

    From Survivor to Legend — The Story of Vaewolf

    You were once a young elf — the sole survivor of a brutal massacre. Your family, your home, your peace — all taken by a ruthless Viking clan led by the chieftain Bloodaxe. Left for dead in the frozen wilderness, you were touched by two ancient curses: the feral rage of the werewolf and the immortal power of the vampire. Together, they forged something entirely new — the Vaewolf.

    Now you hunt. Not just for survival — for justice. For blood.

    • A journey born of grief — witness the massacre that ignites an unquenchable fire for retribution
    • Three forms, one purpose — shift instantly between Elf, Werewolf, and Vampire, each with unique powers that grow as your quest deepens
    • A land reimagined — hunt across a hand-drawn fantasy version of Cumbria’s Lake District, from mist-shrouded forests to sunken ruins and snowbound peaks
    • Face the architect of your pain — track Bloodaxe and his clan through three distinct regions, where every battle brings you closer to the final reckoning

    Trailer Reveal & Release Details

    The new story trailer dives deeper into the transformation that defines Vaewolf — showing how loss became power, and how one survivor became a nightmare for an entire clan.

    Table

    TitleVaewolf
    DeveloperMilky Tea
    PublisherMegabit
    GenreHack-and-Slash Action / Supernatural Adventure
    ReleaseEarly 2027
    PlatformsPC (Steam & Epic), PS5, Xbox Series XS, Nintendo Switch 2
    WishlistLive now on all store pages

    The hunt is inevitable. The vengeance, absolute. They made a monster. Now, they must face it.

    Find out more here

    #Vaewolf #MilkyTea #Megabit #HackAndSlash #Werewolf #Vampire #ActionGame #PCGamingShow #TokyoDirect #IndieGames #GamingNews #techmash

  • Hip-Hop Meets Yokai Magic: Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Slashes onto Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2!

    Hip-Hop Meets Yokai Magic: Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Slashes onto Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2!

    Retro gamers and Action RPG enthusiasts, get ready to drop the needle and draw your blades! Publisher Clear River Games—renowned for bringing classic and retro gems to modern platforms—has teamed up with legendary Japanese developer and publisher City Connection to officially announce Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade.

    Serving as a spiritual successor to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle, this fresh entry infuses the long-running series with an intoxicating “Yokai × 90s Hip-Hop” fusion. Get ready to battle dancing spirits, rack up crazy combos, and save Princess Sakura in a vibrant, stylised world where traditional Japanese folklore meets 90s street culture and funky beats.

    Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming hack ‘n’ slash Action RPG!

    Groovy Beats & High-Octane Hack ‘n’ Slash Action

    The story begins with a classic setup—Princess Sakura has been kidnapped! However, this is no ordinary rescue mission; it’s a full-on yokai dance party. Led by the Yokai Supreme Commander, Nurari Pyoko, hordes of mythological creatures are ready to party… and fight.

    Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade pairs retro pixel-art characters with modern 3D environments, bringing fast-paced combat to life:

    • Fluid Combat & Aerial Moves: Leap across platforms and crush foes with nostalgic aerial stomps, execute multi-hit melee combos, or fire off unlimited ranged attacks.
    • Diverse Weaponry: A broad arsenal of unique ninja gear with distinct attack animations lets you customise your playstyle.
    • Rad Ninpo Ultimate Skills: Unleash nine ultimate skills, each featuring 5 deep upgrade tiers to decimate screen-clearing waves of enemies.
    • The Yokai Night Parade Special Rules: Step through glowing torii gates inside dungeons to enter special rulesets, fight boss yokai showing off unique dance moves, and score massive loot drops!

    Deep Customisation and Endgame Content

    The action doesn’t end when the battle stops. After taking down foes across factories, yokocho alleys, onsen, and snowy mountains, you’ll head back to JaJaMaru’s Room—your customizable home base.

    Here, you can:

    • Upgrade your stats and gear.
    • Decorate your room with furniture found during dungeon runs (which also grants passive stat boosts!).
    • Dive into an extensive in-game Encyclopedia and tackle challenging endgame dungeons.

    Release Platforms & Live Demo at Gamescom

    Whether you’re playing on PC or next-gen consoles, Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade will be hitting the following platforms:

    • PC (Steam)
    • PlayStation®5
    • Nintendo®Switch 2

    Gamers attending Gamescom can get hands-on experience right now by visiting the Clear River Games booth in Hall 10.2 to try out a playable demo! If you can’t make it to the show floor, don’t sweat it—you can officially wishlist the game on Steam today.

    What do you think, gamers?

    Are you ready to blend retro ninja action with 90s hip-hop flair on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #NinjaJaJaMaru #YokaiNightParade #ClearRiverGames #CityConnection #GamingNews #RetroGaming #ActionRPG #HackAndSlash #Switch2 #PS5 #SteamGames #Gamescom #IndieGames #TechMash

  • Unleash the Dragons! Dragonkin: The Banished Gets Massive Free ‘Dracomundus Purgatory’ Update with Cross-Play

    Unleash the Dragons! Dragonkin: The Banished Gets Massive Free ‘Dracomundus Purgatory’ Update with Cross-Play

    If you have been craving intense, dragon-slaying hack-and-slash action, NACON and developer EKO Software have given you the ultimate reason to pick up your blades. Following its release in March 2026, Dragonkin: The Banished has captivated dark fantasy ARPG fans—and now, the game is getting a game-changing expansion.

    NACON has officially released Dracomundus Purgatory, a massive free update available now across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether you’re a seasoned endgame hunter or a newcomer stepping into the dragon-corrupted world for the first time, this update brings massive quality-of-life enhancements, endless replayability, and new ways to team up with friends.

    Here is everything you need to know about the Dracomundus Purgatory update!

    1. Break Down the Barriers: Full Cross-Play & City Transfer

    Co-op monster hunting is at the heart of Dragonkin: The Banished, and NACON is taking social play to the next level:

    • Full Cross-Play: Console and PC borders are officially down! Players across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can now seamlessly squad up, fight side-by-side, share loot easily, and progress together without platform restrictions.
    • City Transfer Feature: Your settlement growth no longer stops when you switch playstyles. With the new City Transfer mechanic, you can freely transfer your city’s progress between online and offline modes whenever you like.

    2. Enter the Dracomundus Purgatory: The Ultimate Endgame Challenge

    Looking to test your build against unrelenting odds? Accessible through a portal after completing an endgame hunt, the new Dracomundus Purgatory mode is an adrenaline-fueled race against time.

    • Randomised Island Gauntlet: Each run pulls three distinct islands from a pool of over 50 unique locations, making every attempt feel fresh.
    • Beat the Clock: You aren’t just fighting monsters—you are fighting the timer. Eliminate hordes as quickly as possible and smash Draconic Altars scattered across the terrain to recover precious seconds.
    • The Final Showdown: Clear the gauntlet and survive long enough, and you’ll face the fearsome Champion of Purgatory in a high-stakes boss battle.

    3. Devour Power with Voracious Weapons & Custom Forging

    Tougher challenges demand far deadlier arsenals. The update introduces a brand-new equipment category: Voracious Weapons.

    • Unique Passive Traits: These rare armaments carry game-changing passive abilities designed to completely alter how your character’s combat style functions.
    • Sacrifice Gear to Power Up: Got unwanted loot cluttering your inventory? You can now sacrifice unused weapons to power up your Voracious Weapons and push their power levels to new heights.
    • Custom Forging & Ancestral Grid: Tailor your gear to perfection. A new custom forging mechanic lets you pick exact affixes to transfer onto your weapons, creating ultimate synergies with your character’s Ancestral Grid progression system.

    Ready for the Hunt?

    With full cross-play, endless randomised endgame gauntlets, and deep new gear customisation, Dracomundus Purgatory is an impressive expansion for an already stellar ARPG. Best of all? It’s completely free for all owners of Dragonkin: The Banished.

    Gather your party, sharpen your gear, and dive back into the fray today!

    Find out more here

    #Dragonkin #DragonkinTheBanished #NACON #EKOSoftware #DracomundusPurgatory #GamingNews #ARPG #HackAndSlash #CrossPlay #GamingCommunity #TechMash

  • Ready Your Blades! Medieval Hack-and-Slash ‘Tears of Metal’ Launches Today in Early Access & PC Game Pass

    Ready Your Blades! Medieval Hack-and-Slash ‘Tears of Metal’ Launches Today in Early Access & PC Game Pass

    If you loved the fast-paced, visceral combat of Bloodroots, get ready for Paper Cult’s next big action hit!

    Developer Paper Cult has officially launched Tears of Metal, a brand-new medieval hack-and-slash roguelike, into Early Access today. Whether you’re looking to slash through hordes solo or team up with friends in co-op, this action-packed title is ready to deliver relentless, blood-soaked battles.

    Here is everything you need to know about the launch, pricing, and game features!

    Launch Details & Availability

    Tears of Metal is available starting today across major PC platforms:

    • Steam: Available in Early Access for $24.99 USD — plus a 10% launch discount for early adopters!
    • Microsoft Store: Available via PC Game Pass from day one!

    What is Tears of Metal?

    Set on a troubled, war-torn island, Tears of Metal combines the thrill of large-scale hack-and-slash combat with deep roguelike progression. Your goal? Take back your island from invading forces, one brutal clash at a time.

    Key Features:

    • Build Your Battalion: You don’t have to fight alone. Recruit and lead soldiers to swell your ranks and turn the tide of massive battles.
    • Devastating Upgrades & Abilities: Combine powerful offensive skill trees, game-changing upgrades, and explosive abilities to tailor your playstyle and obliterate hordes of enemies.
    • Solo or Co-op Chaos: Take on the campaign by yourself or rally your friends in online co-op for tactical, high-octane team combat.
    • Roguelike Replayability: Every run offers fresh challenges, dynamic battlefields, and new opportunities to power up your army and reclaim lost territory.

    Why You Should Check It Out

    Paper Cult proved their mastery of tight, satisfying action combat with Bloodroots, and Tears of Metal expands that vision into grand-scale battalion warfare. With the option to jump in via Steam with a launch discount or stream/download directly through PC Game Pass, there’s never been a better time to grab your broadsword and head into battle.

    Will you conquer the island and restore peace to your homeland, or fall to the invasion? Grab your squad and jump into Tears of Metal today!

    Find out more here

    #TearsOfMetal #PaperCult #Bloodroots #IndieGames #GamingNews #Steam #PCGamePass #Roguelike #HackAndSlash #TechMash #PCGaming

  • Every Knight Needs a Sword: God of War Veterans Unveil ‘Swordcery’ This August!

    Every Knight Needs a Sword: God of War Veterans Unveil ‘Swordcery’ This August!

    Every knight needs a trusty blade. But what happens when your sword is made of literal lightning, ancient magic, or… something entirely unimaginable?

    Mark your calendars for August 11th, because the world of Armorial is opening its gates. Swordcery, the highly anticipated hack-and-slash roguelite ARPG, is officially slicing its way into Early Access!

    From the Minds Behind God of War (2018)

    If you’re wondering whether the combat is going to feel absolutely spectacular, you can rest easy. Temple Door Games was founded by two brilliant cinematic artists who helped bring Kratos’ legendary 2018 Norse journey to life. They are bringing that same epic, cinematic weight and fluid combat expertise straight into the indie scene.

    In Swordcery, you’ll explore the vibrant but dangerous world of Armorial, a realm overflowing with cosmic power and deadly enemies.

    “Wait… Can That Be a Sword?!”

    Swordcery isn’t your average dungeon crawler. This is a game that fundamentally asks one hilarious and awesome question: what exactly can’t be a sword? As you fight your way through ever-changing roguelite runs, you will collect the most dangerous, bizarre, and reality-bending blades in gaming history. From sleek, traditional steel to cosmic anomalies that defy the laws of physics, your arsenal will be as unpredictable as it is devastating.

    The Roguelite Twist: No two runs in Armorial are the same. You’ll have to adapt to the swords you find, master their unique magical properties, and hack your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the world’s secrets.

    What to Expect on August 11th:

    • Weighty, Cinematic Combat: Built by developers who know how to make every swing feel incredibly satisfying.
    • An Unimaginable Arsenal: Dozens of unique, reality-defying swords to collect, loot, and master.
    • Infinite Replayability: A true roguelite loop with shifting environments, scaling challenges, and deep ARPG progression.

    Whether you’re a die-hard fan of action RPGs or just want to see how far the definition of a “sword” can be pushed, Swordcery is shaping up to be August’s must-play indie title.

    Prepare your loadout, knights. Armorial is waiting.

    Find out more here

    #Swordcery #TempleDoorGames #IndieGames #GamingNews #GodOfWar #ARPG #Roguelite #HackAndSlash #PCGaming #EarlyAccess

  • Hack, Slash, and Survive: Phantom Tower Hits Steam Early Access This July!

    Hack, Slash, and Survive: Phantom Tower Hits Steam Early Access This July!

    The wait is almost over for action RPG fans. After four long years of passionate development, Horien Studio has officially announced that their highly anticipated title, Phantom Tower, is launching into Steam Early Access on July 13th, 2026.

    If you’ve been craving a fresh, adrenaline-pumping challenge that tests your reflexes and tactical thinking, this is the title to watch.

    What is Phantom Tower?

    Phantom Tower is a fast-paced, roguelike action RPG that masterfully blends fluid, high-stakes hack-and-slash combat with the eerie, unpredictable nature of deep dungeon crawling.

    Players will find themselves scaling a shifting, perilous tower where no two runs are ever the same. Every floor throws new enemy types, environmental hazards, and brutal bosses at you, demanding split-second decisions and absolute mastery over your arsenal.

    Key Features to Get Hyped For:

    • Dynamic Combat: Chain together devastating combos, parry lethal attacks, and animation-cancel your way through hordes of enemies.
    • Deep Dungeon Crawling: Explore procedural layouts filled with hidden secrets, lore fragments, and game-changing loot.
    • Roguelike Replayability: Die, learn, upgrade, and repeat. Build synergies with unique perks and weapons to craft your ultimate playstyle.
    • 4 Years of Polish: Developed with love and meticulous attention to detail by Horien Studio to ensure the combat feels incredibly tight and responsive.

    Try the Demo Right Now! Can’t wait until July 13th? You don’t have to. Horien Studio has released a free playable demo on Steam right now. It gives you a taste of the first few floors, the core combat mechanics, and a sneak peek at the build variety.

    Why Early Access?

    Horien Studio is taking the Early Access route to collaborate directly with the community. Over the next phase of development, player feedback from the Steam community will actively shape balancing, new weapon types, additional tower floors, and endgame content.

    Mark your calendars for July 13th, head over to Steam, and wishlist Phantom Tower today to support an indie gem four years in the making.

    Find out more here

    #PhantomTower #HorienStudio #IndieDev #ActionRPG #Roguelike #HackAndSlash #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #GamingNews #TechMash

  • Prepare for Battle: Tears of Metal Slashes Onto Steam and Microsoft Store This July!

    Prepare for Battle: Tears of Metal Slashes Onto Steam and Microsoft Store This July!

    Great news for roguelike fans and hack-and-slash enthusiasts! Montreal-based indie studio Paper Cult—the brilliant minds behind the critically acclaimed action game Bloodroots—has officially announced the Early Access release date for their highly anticipated title, Tears of Metal.

    Mark your calendars: the medieval co-op hack-and-slash roguelike is set to launch on July 22 on both Steam and the Microsoft Store.

    Lead Your Battalion to Victory

    In Tears of Metal, players are thrown into a gorgeous, war-torn landscape where they must carve through massive hordes of enemies to reclaim their island home. Following a mysterious “Dragon Stone Meteor” event that brought ruthless occupiers to their shores, you are tasked with leading a formidable Scottish battalion into the trenches.

    The game successfully blends intense, large-scale hack-and-slash combat with the unpredictable, high-stakes progression of a roguelike.

    What to Expect in Early Access

    Paper Cult isn’t holding back for this launch. The Early Access build is arriving with a substantial amount of content right out of the gate:

    • Three Full Acts: Each act introduces distinct environments, unique enemy types, elite encounters, and punishing boss fights.
    • Playable Heroes & Combinations: Choose between multiple unique heroes and combine your skills with over 100 different artefacts to create devastating, custom builds.
    • Persistent Upgrades: Between campaigns, return to your settlement to expand it, unlock new vendors, and permanently upgrade your soldiers so they grow stronger with every run.
    • Solo or Co-op Play: Team up with friends or take on the enemy hordes alone across more than 45 handcrafted environments.

    Xbox Game Pass & Launch Details

    For PC players using the Microsoft Store, there’s an extra treat: Tears of Metal will be available on PC Game Pass from day one. If you prefer console gaming, Paper Cult has confirmed that an Xbox Series X|S version is currently slated to land before the end of the year.

    Last Chance for the Demo: If you want a free taste of the combat before the official release, act fast! Paper Cult will be retiring the current Steam demo on July 6 to prepare for the massive Early Access launch.

    Official pricing details will be fully dynamic upon the storefronts going live on launch day, so keep your eyes peeled to your preferred platform.

    With over 400,000 wishlists already accumulated on Steam since its initial reveal, Tears of Metal is shaping up to be one of the biggest indie hits of the summer. Head over to Steam or the Microsoft Store to add it to your wishlist now!

    Are you ready to lead your battalion into the fray? Let us know if you’ll be playing solo or teaming up in co-op this July!

    Find out more here

    #TearsOfMetal #PaperCult #IndieGames #GamingNews #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGamePass #HackAndSlash #Roguelike #CoOpGaming #TechMash

  • Titan Quest II Just Dropped Its Massive “Wild Lands” Update: Are You Ready to Face Nemesis?

    Titan Quest II Just Dropped Its Massive “Wild Lands” Update: Are You Ready to Face Nemesis?

    The threads of fate are unravelling, Demigods. Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic have just unleashed the biggest early access update for Titan Quest II yet—Chapter 4: The Wild Lands. If you thought your journey through mythic Greece was getting comfortable, think again. The Goddess of Retribution, Nemesis, has stopped plotting from the shadows and is ready to test your absolute limits.

    Here is everything you need to know about the massive new challenge awaiting you in the untamed wilderness.

    Step Into the Wild Lands

    The heart of this update is a massive, handcrafted expansion of the game world. The Wild Lands are beautiful but utterly unforgiving. As you explore, you will traverse diverse new biomes that showcase the verticality and detail of Unreal Engine 5:

    • Ancient Ruins & Hidden Secrets: Walk among the remains of colossal creatures that once ruled the earth.
    • The Buried City: Unearth mysteries from a city long swallowed by the desert sands.
    • Perilous Swamps & Enemy Encampments: Navigate treacherous mires and push through heavily fortified centaur camps.
    • The Temple of Nemesis: A massive, daunting structure dedicated to the Goddess of Retribution herself.

    With over 30 new quests, this exploration-focused chapter ensures that every hidden grove and deep cavern holds either legendary loot or a fight for your life.

    New Threats: Boarmen and Rival Centaurs

    Surviving the Wild Lands requires more than just button-mashing. The update introduces deadly new enemy factions, including brutal Boarmen and heavily organised Centaur tribes.

    These foes won’t just charge blindly; they utilise smart faction AI to work together, combining their unique skills to flank and disrupt your build. To top it off, the conflict with the centaurs reaches its climax here as you prepare to confront King Centaurus himself.

    Level Cap Raised and Tier 5 Passives Unlocked

    To help you survive the fury of a literal goddess, the development team has given players a serious power boost:

    • Level Cap Increased: You can now power your hero all the way up to Level 55.
    • Tier 5 Passives: Unlock devastating new endgame passive skills to further refine your hybrid masteries.
    • New Relics & Charms: Deeper build optimisation is now possible, allowing you to fine-tune your stats, affix-craft your weapons, and maximise your combat efficiency.

    The Verdict: If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into Titan Quest II Early Access, Chapter 4 is it. The scale of the Wild Lands, combined with the looming threat of Nemesis, makes this a definitive moment for the ARPG sequel. Grab your divine mount, call on your friends for multiplayer co-op, and go prove your immortality.

    Titan Quest II: Chapter 4: Wild Lands is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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  • Banishing Gods for Love: SoulQuest Slashes Onto PC

    Banishing Gods for Love: SoulQuest Slashes Onto PC

    If you think your dating life is complicated, spare a thought for Alys. In the newly released SoulQuest, developed by TomasJPereyra (SoulBlade Studio) and published by indie.io, “till death do us part” was clearly taken as a challenge rather than a vow.

    Available now on PC via Steam, this stylish pixel-art hack-and-slash is a high-octane journey through Celtic mythology, where the only thing sharper than the protagonist’s grief is her blade.

    A Quest Beyond the Veil

    At its heart, SoulQuest is a classic tale of defiance. When Alys’ husband is taken by the gods, she doesn’t just mourn—she gears up. Accompanied by the druid Abanus, Alys sets out to defy the Celtic pantheon, specifically targeting Morrigan, the Goddess of Death, to reclaim her beloved’s soul.

    It’s a refreshing take on the genre, blending the sombre themes of Arthurian legend with the vibrant, brutal world of Celtic folklore.

    Combat That Rewards Style

    If you’re a fan of Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, you’ll feel right at home here. SoulQuest isn’t just about button-mashing; it’s about the art of the kill. The game features:

    • Deep Combo System: Chain together light and heavy attacks, air juggles, and wall-jumps.
    • The Ranking System: Your performance is graded from F to SSS. If you aren’t fighting with flair, the game will let you know.
    • Magic and Ultimates: Beyond the blade, Alys can harness powerful spells and finishers to clear screens of godly lackeys.
    • A Massive Move-set: For an indie title, the depth of the move list is staggering, divided into combat skills, magic, and movement abilities.

    Retro Aesthetics, Modern Polish

    Visually, the game is a treat for pixel-art enthusiasts. It captures that “neo-retro” vibe perfectly—fluid animations and detailed backgrounds that bring the misty British Isles to life, all set to a medieval-themed soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping.

    Tech Tip: The game is fully optimized for Steam Deck, making it a perfect pick for some god-slaying on the commute.

    Verdict: Should You Play It?

    SoulQuest is a testament to what a small, dedicated team can achieve. It manages to balance a heavy, emotional narrative with gameplay that is fast, frantic, and incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking to test your reflexes and tear through some deities in the name of love, Alys’ journey is one you shouldn’t miss.

    SoulQuest is out now on PC. Check it out on Steam and show those gods who’s really in charge.

    Are you ready to climb the ranks of the Celtic pantheon, or do you think some souls are better left with the Goddess of Death?

    Find out more here – https://s.team/a/2512450

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