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  • Buried Secrets: ‘Mayday: The Survival Island’ Hits Steam This November

    Buried Secrets: ‘Mayday: The Survival Island’ Hits Steam This November

    Something was lurking on the island long before your plane went down, and this November, you’ll finally get to uncover what it is.

    Brazilian indie developer Pequi Studios—a passionate team of just three creators—has officially announced that their upcoming open-world survival game, Mayday: The Survival Island, is launching on Steam on November 2, 2026.

    The announcement dropped fresh from the show floor at PAX West, where the game is currently playable at the indie.io booth (Stand #316) through September 7.

    What is Mayday: The Survival Island?

    At first glance, Mayday delivers everything fans love about the open-world survival craft genre: crafting tools, building shelters, managing vital resources, and trying to survive against the raw forces of nature. However, it quickly becomes clear that nature isn’t your only threat.

    The island holds a dark, forgotten history. As you explore its dense jungles and hidden structures, you’ll uncover evidence of a strange presence that predates your arrival. Blending classic survival mechanics with eerie atmospheric mystery, Mayday forces players to ask a chilling question: Are you trying to survive the island, or what’s hiding on it?

    Play the Demo Right Now!

    If you aren’t in Seattle to check out the PAX West show floor, don’t worry—you don’t have to wait until November to test your survival instincts. A playable demo for Mayday: The Survival Island is available to download on Steam right now.

    Whether you’re a die-hard survivalist or love a good story-driven mystery, this is one indie project to keep on your radar. Head over to Steam, add it to your wishlist, and jump into the demo today to see if you have what it takes to survive the island.

    Find out more here

    #MaydayTheSurvivalIsland #PequiStudios #IndieGames #Steam #PCGaming #GamingNews #SurvivalGames #PAXWest #PAXWest2026 #techmash

  • Unveiling the Dark Side: Causeway Studios Announces Supernatural Mystery The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham

    Unveiling the Dark Side: Causeway Studios Announces Supernatural Mystery The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham

    If you love spine-chilling narrative mysteries and rich supernatural storytelling, add this to your wishlist immediately.

    Following the breakout success of their debut 2025 title, The Haunting of Joni Evers, developer and publisher Causeway Studios is back to pull gamers deeper into the shadows. Today, the studio officially announced their next major project: The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham, a dark supernatural mystery that promises to deliver intense suspense, atmospheric storytelling, and unsettling secrets.

    Fresh Funding Powers the Dark Mystery

    Causeway Studios isn’t taking this ambitious step alone. The announcement comes alongside news of a successful funding round led by Phantom Friends, with additional support from a select group of prominent angel investors. This financial backing will allow the studio to expand its vision, elevate its production quality, and double down on the atmospheric narrative design that earned them a dedicated fanbase with The Haunting of Joni Evers.

    What We Know About The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham

    While Causeway Studios is keeping specific plot details closely guarded, early details hint at a gripping, dark mystery centred around the enigmatic title character. Blending supernatural horror elements with deep investigative mechanics, The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham invites players to unravel a twisted narrative where nothing is quite as it seems, and every choice could lead closer to a deadly truth.

    Hands-On Debut at PAX West 2026

    Can’t wait to get a taste of the horror? Attendees at PAX West are in for an exclusive treat.

    The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham has been selected as part of the prestigious, intensely curated PAX Rising Showcase. Attendees will be able to play an exclusive hands-on demo on the show floor, getting a first look at the gameplay, atmospheric sound design, and chilling plot setup ahead of its full release.

    Stay tuned for more updates, trailer drops, and gameplay breakdowns as development progresses!

    Find out more here

    #TheFinalCutOfLilithCunningham #CausewayStudios #PAXWest #PAXRising #IndieGames #SupernaturalMystery #GamingNews #GamerCommunity #HorrorGames #TheHauntingOfJoniEvers

  • Melon Sandbox Heads to PAX West 2026: PlayDucky Promises Interactive Fun, Exclusive Swag, and More!

    Melon Sandbox Heads to PAX West 2026: PlayDucky Promises Interactive Fun, Exclusive Swag, and More!

    Get ready to unleash your inner chaos physics master! PlayDucky, the publisher behind the globally viral ragdoll physics phenomenon Melon Sandbox, has officially confirmed its attendance at PAX West 2026 in Seattle, Washington, from September 4th through September 7th.

    Whether you’re a long-time creator building complex machinery or a newcomer eager to see ragdolls fly across the screen, PlayDucky’s interactive booth promises to be a must-visit destination on the show floor.

    What to Expect at the PlayDucky Booth

    PlayDucky is bringing the wacky, sandbox creativity of Melon Sandbox directly into the real world. Here is what attendees can look forward to during the four-day event:

    • Hands-On Gameplay: Step up to the interactive stations and get your hands on Melon Sandbox. Test out the latest features, experiment with wild physics interactions, and build outlandish creations in real time.
    • Photo Ops with Life-Size Cutouts: Snap a photo with larger-than-life cutouts of iconic game characters and elements. It’s the perfect spot to capture your PAX West memories for social media!
    • Spin the Prize Wheel for Exclusive Goodies: Visitors won’t walk away empty-handed. Attendees who drop by the booth will get the chance to spin a special prize wheel to win exclusive Melon Sandbox swag, merch, and unique in-game surprises.

    Event Details At-a-Glance

    • Event: PAX West 2026
    • Dates: September 4 – September 7, 2026
    • Publisher: PlayDucky
    • Featured Game: Melon Sandbox * Location: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA

    If you’re heading to PAX West this September, make sure to add PlayDucky’s booth to your convention map. Prepare your best physics contraptions, grab your merch, and join the ragdoll mayhem!

    Find out more here

    #MelonSandbox #PlayDucky #PAXWest2026 #PAXWest #IndieGames #GamingNews #RagdollPhysics #TechMash

  • Grab Your Sunscreen: ‘Lazy River’ Reveals Heat-Packing Desert Biome and New Features!

    Grab Your Sunscreen: ‘Lazy River’ Reveals Heat-Packing Desert Biome and New Features!

    If you thought a relaxing day at the waterpark couldn’t get any more chaotic, think again. Lazy River, the wacky co-op waterpark zombie survival FPS from independent developer Mike Boxleiter (co-creator of the hit social deduction board game Secret Hitler and mobile classic Solipskier), is cranking up the heat!

    First showcased during Day of the Devs at Summer Games Fest 2026, Lazy River has just dropped a fresh trailer revealing a brand-new Desert Biome alongside a beach wagon’s worth of insane new features.

    What is Lazy River?

    For those who missed its initial debut, Lazy River takes place aboard Water Station One—proudly billed as the galaxy’s most unregulated waterpark. The premise is as hilarious as it is absurd: someone peed in the pool, mixing human urine with murky extraterrestrial space water and turning the park’s guests into bloodthirsty, water-vulnerable zombies.

    To survive and reach the park exit, you and up to three friends must scavenge parts, build a custom escape vessel, and blast through hordes of infected patrons and rogue security robots.

    Barefoot in the Dunes: The New Desert Biome

    The latest trailer gives us a deep dive into the Desert Biome, proving that even when the water runs low, the action doesn’t dry up!

    Here is everything packed into today’s update:

    • From Floating to Offroading: You aren’t tied to the water anymore! The Desert Biome swaps lush rivers for dusty dunes, introducing tyres and air fan engines so you can take your makeshift rafts off-road. Just watch out for prickly, innertube-popping cacti!
    • Sand-Swimming Zombies: Think you’re safe on dry land? Think again. Infected patrons can now swim through shifting sediment like terrifying land-sharks. Keep your eyes peeled for movement beneath the sand.
    • 5 New Water Guns (14 Total Arsenal): Five brand-new soaking weapons join the fight, bringing the full arsenal up to 14 distinct water guns—ranging from classic hand-pumped blasters to heavy-duty battery-powered pressure washers. Waterlog the zombies until they burst!
    • Upgraded Floating (and Offroading) Fortresses: Turn a simple dinghy into an absolute unit. You can now build with zombie-proof reinforced walls, turrets, tethered sails, rudders, bathtubs (for filling water balloons on the fly!), and even grills to cook meals on the go.
    • Real Water & Weight Physics: Don’t get too greedy with your upgrades! Lazy River features a full physics simulation, meaning weight distribution and buoyancy matter. Overload one side of your raft with turrets, and you just might capsize.

    When Can You Play?

    If you’re attending PAX West 2026 in Seattle from September 4–7, you’re in luck! A hands-on playable demo featuring the new Desert Biome will be debuting at the PAX Rising booth.

    For everyone else, Lazy River is officially set to hit Steam Early Access in 2027. You can head over to Steam right now to add it to your wishlist and start planning your ultimate zany waterpark escape raft.

    What’s your dream waterpark survival build? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #LazyRiver #IndieGames #GamingNews #CoOpGames #ZombieFPS #DayOfTheDevs #SummerGamesFest #PAXWest #TechMash #PCGaming #SteamEarlyAccess

  • God Save Birmingham from the zombies

    God Save Birmingham from the zombies

    Take a step back in time to 14th-century England, where a sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse in the city of Birmingham. This is the God Save Birmingham game, where players will need to find shelter, barricade the doors and avoid the undead as they stalk you through the medieval city. There will be an early access version of the game coming out in time for PAX West, with the full game coming at a later date.

    To find out more about God Save Birmingham, go to the developer’s website here https://www.oceandrive.studio or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/Xz1dO

    #GodSaveBirmingham #games #gaming #gamers #zombies #Kakao #OceanDriveStudio #PAXWest #survivors #england #uk #zombieapocalypse #survival #undead #newgames #scifi

  • Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation enters Tiny Teams Festival

    Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation enters Tiny Teams Festival

    To say that this game is over the top would be an understatement, but chaos, fighting and sheer havoc are what you would expect when playing Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation. This is one of the times when you safely say that arcade games and those classic B-movies have been blended successfully. The game has an updated demo and has been entered into the Tiny Teams 2025 Festival. It’s all looking good for Captain Wayne, isn’t it?

    To find out more about Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation, go to the official game website here https://shorturl.at/UUsN3 or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/xqrKo

    #CaptainWayneVacationDesperation #games #gaming #gamers #CaptainWayne #VacationDesperation #tinyteamsfestival #paxwest #SilverLiningInteractive #CiaranGames