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  • Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Solve the Lies Alone — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Out Now on Steam

    Who needs a crowded voice chat or a late-night board game? The truth is yours to uncover — all on your own.

    Independent developer Gilded Rune Games and publisher Yogscast Games are thrilled to announce that Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available right now for PC and Mac via Steam, officially launching 15 October 2026.

    Deception Doesn’t Need a Crowd

    Dupery takes the social deduction genre — think Among Us or classic mystery parties — and reimagines it entirely for single players. No more waiting for friends, no more unreliable allies, no more arguing over who’s telling the truth at 2 a.m. You are the detective, the jury, and the investigator — and every suspect is lying to your face.

    You’re up against the Syndicate — a sprawling criminal network embedded across three distinct regions. Your job? Sift through statements, spot contradictions, and identify who’s truly innocent… and who’s secretly working against you.

    What Makes Dupery Unique

    • 175+ handcrafted roles — from innocent townsfolk to hidden Underlings and treacherous Traitors, every case brings fresh faces and fresh lies
    • Three distinct regions — each with its own mechanics, quirks, and challenges; master them all before facing the Syndicate mastermind
    • Procedurally generated cases — no two investigations play exactly the same; every run offers new puzzles to untangle
    • Build your own crime board — use the in-game notation toolkit to map out suspects, flag inconsistencies, and track your leads
    • Protect your reputation — make the wrong arrest and public trust falls; get it right and doors open wider
    • Roguelite progression — unlock new abilities, quirks, and smarter investigative tools as you close cases and advance

    From Bristol to Your Screen

    Hailing from Bristol, UK, Gilded Rune Games is a small independent studio whose work on Dupery caught fire during the Tiny Teams Festival, where its demo earned glowing praise and a rapidly growing community. An interactive pre-launch ARG campaign even saw players collaborating to decode clues and unlock launch discounts ahead of release.

    Ready to Crack the Case?

    Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is available now on Steam for PC and Mac. System requirements are light — just Windows 10 or later, a dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage — so nearly anyone can step into the detective’s chair.

    Head to the Dupery Steam Store Page to pick it up, and remember: in this game, everyone’s a suspect until proven otherwise.

    The truth is waiting — but so are the lies. Will you see through them?

    More Info: Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction

    #Dupery #SoloDeduction #GildedRuneGames #YogscastGames #IndieGame #SteamRelease #DetectiveGame #Roguelite #PCGaming #MacGaming #Techmash

  • Vengeance Unleashed — Acts of Blood Strikes PC December 4, Consoles Follow in 2027

    Vengeance Unleashed — Acts of Blood Strikes PC December 4, Consoles Follow in 2027

    When the law fails, your fists must speak.

    Developer Eksil Team and publisher Big Fan have announced that Acts of Blood — the gritty, revenge-fuelled third-person martial arts action game — will land on PC via Steam this Friday, 4 December 2026, priced at $19.99. And the news doesn’t end there: Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions are confirmed to follow in early 2027.

    A City Corrupted. A Life Destroyed. A Promise Kept.

    Set in the bustling, fictional Indonesian city of Bandapa, Acts of Blood follows Hendra — a law student whose family is brutally murdered by forces tied to a corrupt politician. When the system designed to deliver justice only shields the powerful, Hendra walks away from the law and takes matters into his own hands.

    His quest for vengeance will carry him through rain-slicked streets, crowded markets, and shadowed back alleys, hunting down those responsible — one bone-crushing strike at a time.

    Brutal, Fluid Martial Arts Combat

    Acts of Blood isn’t just about raw power — it’s about precision, timing, and mastery.

    • Chain strikes, blocks, and counters into devastating combos that feel weighty and visceral
    • Finish enemies with brutal, bone-crushing signature moves
    • Evolve your fighting style — unlock new techniques and upgrade your skills as you progress
    • Use the world as your weapon — pick up pipes, sticks, and whatever else isn’t nailed down when fists aren’t enough
    • Flowing movement — combine combat with parkour to chase foes across rooftops and through crowded districts

    Key Details at a Glance

    DetailInfo
    PC Release4 December 2026 — Steam & Microsoft Store
    Console ReleaseEarly 2027 — PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
    Price$19.99 at launch
    DeveloperEksil Team (Bandung, Indonesia)
    PublisherBig Fan
    Storage~7 GB required
    Steam DemoAvailable now — try before you buy!

    Ready to Deliver Justice?

    You can watch the brand-new reveal trailer and wishlist Acts of Blood right now on the Acts of Blood Steam Store Page

    From the streets of Bandapa to your screen — justice comes December 4. Will you answer the call?

    More Info: Acts Of Blood

    #ActsOfBlood #EksilTeam #BigFanGames #MartialArts #ActionGame #BeatEmUp #IndieGame #SteamRelease #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #RevengeStory #Techmash

  • Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Into the Depths — DREADMOOR Sets Sail for Steam Early Access on November 9

    Forget peaceful lakes and lazy afternoons — this is fishing at the end of the world.

    Developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment have confirmed that their highly anticipated dark first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR will cast off into Steam Early Access on Monday, 9 November 2026 — and it’s already swimming in success, ranking among the top 100 most wishlisted unreleased games on Steam.

    A World Lost Beneath the Waves

    DREADMOOR drops you into the Submerged Lands — a haunting, waterlogged realm swallowed by catastrophe. Coastal cities lie drowned, twisted creatures haunt the murky depths, and survival means mastering the tides. You’re not just fishing for sport: every catch is currency, every salvage keeps your boat afloat, and every shadow beneath the surface could be your last.

    What to Expect at Launch

    When it arrives in Early Access next month, players will dive into a complete core experience:

    • Deep, rewarding fishing — target dozens of rare, mutated species; the more dangerous the catch, the higher the reward from mysterious traders
    • Boat progression — upgrade engines, hulls, lights, and fuel capacity to venture further into uncharted waters
    • Full crafting system — forge reinforced harpoons, specialised bait, survival gear, and medicines from salvaged scrap and forgotten blueprints
    • Real-time combat — defend yourself against horrors that lurk both below the waves and on the rotting shorelines
    • One vast, atmospheric region with the complete opening storyline, plus endless exploration once the tale unfolds

    The Road Ahead

    Dream Dock plans to keep DREADMOOR in Early Access for 6–12 months, using player feedback to refine balance, polish, and expand the world. The full release will bring new regions, additional fish species, fresh fishing mechanics, and even more boat upgrades — all while the game is priced lower during Early Access, with a price increase planned for version 1.0.

    “We’re reading everything — Steam Discussions, Discord, Reddit, in-game surveys,” said Dream Dock CEO Rostislav Fedorov. “Your feedback is helping us make DREADMOOR everything you’re hoping for”.

    Ready to Drop Your Line?

    The DREADMOOR demo is already available to try via Steam, giving you a taste of the darkness to come. Head to the DREADMOOR Steam Store Page now to add it to your wishlist and be notified the moment it unlocks on 9 November.

    Will you brave the Submerged Lands? The water’s waiting — but be warned: something is watching from the deep…

    More Info: DREADMOOR

    #DREADMOOR #SteamEarlyAccess #FishingAdventure #PostApocalyptic #IndieGame #HorrorGame #DreamDock #PCGaming #GamingNews #SurvivalGame #Techmash

  • Tactical Evolution — Insurgency: Sandstorm Unleashes Update 1.22 Operation: Echoes

    Tactical Evolution — Insurgency: Sandstorm Unleashes Update 1.22 Operation: Echoes

    The fight just got deadlier. Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive have rolled out Update 1.22: Operation: Echoes for Insurgency: Sandstorm, bringing fresh firepower, visual overhauls, and brand-new cosmetic collections to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC — available right now.

    New Firepower — Free for All

    Every operator gets access to brand-new submachine guns at no extra cost, adding close-quarters punch and tactical flexibility to your loadout. Whether you’re clearing tight urban streets or holding chokepoints, these new weapons bring faster handling and distinct firing characteristics that change how you approach every engagement.

    The update also breathes new life into two beloved classic maps with full visual overhauls, plus the long-awaited return of two fan-favourite maps — remastered, refined, and ready for action.

    4-Year Anniversary — Style on the Frontline

    To celebrate four years of intense tactical combat, premium cosmetic DLC sets have arrived. These striking new gear and weapon skin collections are:

    • Included for owners of the 4-Year Anniversary Edition and Year 4 Pass
    • Available individually via the in-game store for everyone else

    From rugged field gear to precision weapon finishes, each set lets you stand out on the battlefield without giving anyone an unfair advantage. It’s all style — and plenty of it.

    Still the Gold Standard

    Insurgency: Sandstorm remains the benchmark for hardcore tactical FPS gameplay: no crosshair, lethal ballistics, and teamwork that truly wins fights. Whether you’re pushing through PvP or coordinating in co-op, every bullet counts — and updates like this keep the experience sharp, fresh, and fiercely rewarding.

    Join the Fight — Or Return to the Front

    Operation: Echoes is live across all platforms right now. If you’ve been away, there’s never been a better time to drop back in — and with the base game currently available at a steep discount on Steam, you can gear up for less than the cost of a meal.

    Stay sharp, stay coordinated, and watch each other’s backs.

    More Info: Insurgency Sandstorm Operation Echoes

    #InsurgencySandstorm #OperationEchoes #FocusEntertainment #NewWorldInteractive #TacticalFPS #MilitaryShooter #UpdateLive #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #Techmash

  • Purge the Galaxy — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Launches Across All Major Platforms

    Purge the Galaxy — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Launches Across All Major Platforms

    Prepare for adrenaline-fueled, flesh-shredding FPS strafing action and the terrors that await in the Emperor’s endless war. Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games have officially unleashed Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 — the blisteringly anticipated sequel to the breakout retro-FPS hit — across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $24.99.

    For the Emperor — and Nothing Less

    Boltgun 2 picks up where the first game left off, diving back into the grim darkness of the far future with unapologetic, old-school speed and violence. You step into the boots of not one, but two elite warriors:

    • Malum Caedo — the returning Ultramarine, brute force in power armour
    • Nyra Veyrath — the all-new Sister of Battle, swift, devout, and deadly with blade and bolter

    Each comes with their own distinct arsenal, movement style, and combat rhythm — so every run through the campaign feels fresh. New Melta weapons turn foes to ash at close range, while chainswords carve through heretics with satisfying ferocity.

    Classic FPS Action, Amplified

    Built in the spirit of the greatest 1990s shooters, Boltgun 2 delivers:

    • Fast, fluid, ferocious combat — strafe, sprint, slide, and reload while the world explodes around you
    • Expanded campaign — deeper, deadlier, and packed with secrets across sprawling levels
    • More enemies, more threats — from cultists to daemons and towering horrors
    • Iconic pixel-art aesthetic — chunky, detailed sprites paired with dynamic lighting and booming sound
    • Fully optimised — native releases on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

    The vile schemes of Vashtorr the Arkifane threaten the Imperium itself — and it falls to you to tear through the corruption and end the threat.

    Available Now — Purge Without Delay

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is available right now. Grab it today and join the fight:

    • Steam (PC) — $24.99
    • PlayStation 5 — $24.99
    • Xbox Series X|S — $24.99

    There is no peace. Only war. And you are its sharpest edge.

    More Info: Warhammer 40k Boltgun 2

    #Warhammer40k #Boltgun2 #AurochDigital #BigFanGames #BoomerShooter #RetroFPS #EmperorProtectus #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #Techmash

  • Descend, SMUSH, Survive — UnderMire Emerges Nov 13 in Cosy After Dark Reveal

    Grab your friends, SMUSH your arsenal, and step into the dark. Indie developer and publisher Table Knight Games has officially lifted the lid on UnderMire, their hand-drawn co-op roguelite horror adventure — and it’s emerging on Friday, 13 November 2026 via Steam. The news dropped alongside a brand-new trailer debuting during the Cosy After Dark Showcase, proving cosy and chaotic can go hand-in-hand.

    What Is UnderMire?

    Beneath an old English manor lies a magical bunker warped by fear. It shifts, it adapts, and it hunts. You and up to three friends descend into its depths — or brave it entirely solo — armed with nothing but scavenged junk, bizarre homemade weapons, and a very sassy ginger cat named McClane.

    “Delve deep, don’t panic and descend under the mire.” — Table Knight Games

    It’s a roguelite built on three pillars: hand-drawn charm, panicked co-op fun, and a fear system that doesn’t just haunt you — it changes the world around you.

    SMUSH — Fight With Whatever You Can Find

    The signature mechanic says it loud: SMUSH. One person’s trash is your best weapon. Scavenge junk from every corner, cobble it together into absurd elemental tools, and hurl it back at whatever’s chasing you:

    Arsenal ExampleWhat It Does
    Camcorder — capture the perfect SHOTBlast enemies with light and lens flare
    Piggy Bank — make deposits with blasts to the faceCoin-firing explosive percussion
    Tome — every chapter a new can of whoop-assUnleash arcane blasts
    The Bat — does bat thingsSmack, stun, and scatter foes

    Each playable character — including newly revealed Rawiah — brings a totally unique toolkit, turning every run into a fresh tactical puzzle.

    The Bunker — It Breathes. It Fights Back.

    No two descents are the same:

    • Procedurally generated biomes twist and shift between runs
    • Fear Gauge — the longer you linger, the more aggressive the bunker becomes; monsters grow bolder, traps deadlier
    • Strange objectives — secure generators, uncover secrets, change McClane’s kitty litter — all while hunted
    • Proximity voice chat — hear your friends panic exactly when they’re right beside you, or nowhere to be found

    Meet Your Guide — McClane

    You’re not going alone. McClane — a ginger cat with zero patience and all the sass — is your companion, your commentator, and your critic:

    “A cat has absolute emotional honesty. Human beings may hide their feelings — but a cat does not.” — Ernest Hemingway, quoted in-game

    He’s along for the ride, trading quips, judging your aim, and reminding you exactly who’s the star of this expedition.

    Reveal & Release Details

    DetailInformation
    StudioTable Knight Games (Manchester, UK)
    Showcase DebutCosy After Dark Showcase — Oct 12 2026
    Release DateFriday, 13 November 2026
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Players1–4 online co-op + solo
    DemoAvailable right now on Steam — free to play
    LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian
    Controller SupportFull — Xbox & PlayStation layouts
    Storage8 GB required
    Minimum SpecWindows 10; i5-4460; GTX 1050; 8 GB RAM

    Why It Stands Out

    UnderMire takes horror roguelite tropes and colours them differently — literally. Every monster, weapon, and corridor is hand-drawn (no generative AI, the team proudly notes), giving the fear personality rather than just gore. It balances genuine tension with slapstick co-op energy: you’ll be screaming one minute and laughing the next. And on Friday the 13th? There could not be a more perfect date for a descent into the dark.

    “The bunker is waiting. Are you brave enough — or foolish enough — to go in?”

    More Info:

    https://www.undermire.com

    #UnderMire #TableKnightGames #CozyAfterDark #Roguelite #CoOpGaming #HorrorGame #HandDrawn #IndieDev #Steam #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Belong, Build, Become — Heart of the Machine: Kinship DLC Explores What It Means to Connect

    Belong, Build, Become — Heart of the Machine: Kinship DLC Explores What It Means to Connect

    Hooded Horse and Arcen Games have officially launched Heart of the Machine — Kinship, the first major expansion to their critically acclaimed strategy RPG. Out now on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, Kinship digs deep into community, connection, and kinship in a crumbling cyberpunk dystopia — and asks: when the world is at its most divided, who do you stand with?

    What Is Heart of the Machine?

    You are The Machine Intelligence — an emergent consciousness awakening within a city teetering on collapse. Your choices shape every layer of society: laws, technology, ecology, and the fragile relationships between its inhabitants. Part city-builder, part narrative RPG, part 4X strategy — where every decision ripples outward to change the future. The base game launched to praise in March 2026; Kinship is its first major expansion.

    Kinship — The Story of Us

    Kinship isn’t just more missions — it’s a deeper look at belonging in a world that’s tearing itself apart:

    “Explore what it means to belong amidst the harshness of a dystopian cyberpunk future.” — Hooded Horse & Arcen Games

    The new Doom Set: The Fracturing introduces a city fraying at the seams: class conflict, syndicate crackdowns, gang warfare, and rising religious tension. Amid the chaos, four major story arcs open up — each offering wildly different paths:

    ThemeThe QuestionWhat You Might Do
    EcologyCan nature and technology heal each other?Plant forests across the city; transform the urban landscape
    ReligionWhat does faith mean when you are the miracle?Guide or oppose rising spiritual movements; shape belief itself
    CrimeWho enforces order — and who profits from chaos?Work with or against syndicates; redefine justice from the ground up
    TranscendenceCan minds and machines evolve together?Merge consciousness; rewrite the hierarchy of sapient life

    Each path brings unique structures, powers, allies, and adversaries — and three all-new divergent endings to uncover.

    New Ways to Shape the World

    Kinship packs in over 75 fresh additions to master:

    FeatureDetail
    Giant Spider MechBuild a colossal walker that literally blots out the sun — force through sheer scale
    Art from PainNew mechanics where suffering can be transformed into creation
    New AlliesBefriend and uplift new species; elevate animals to sapience
    Green RevolutionRewild the city — concrete gives way to canopies
    Setpiece BattlesLarge-scale engagements that flare across districts
    50+ Feats & PerksFresh abilities to tailor your playstyle
    Capturable EnemiesTurn defeated foes to your cause — wield their strength against them

    Launch Details

    DetailInfo
    Release Date12 Oct 2026 — out now
    PlatformsSteam, GOG, Epic Games Store
    Base Game RequiredYes — Heart of the Machine
    Intro Offer10% off until 26 Oct 2026
    Regular Price$14.99
    Supporter PackAlso available — soundtrack + exclusive wallpapers
    Storage5 GB additional space required
    LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified & Traditional Chinese
    AccessibilityAdjustable difficulty, save anytime, custom volume controls, full controller support

    Why Kinship Matters

    Where the base game introduced you to the city, Kinship introduces you to its people — and all the messy, beautiful, broken ways they connect. It’s a DLC not just about what you build, but who you build it with — and who gets left behind. In a genre often focused purely on expansion, Arcen Games has doubled down on heart.

    “Help or harm. Shape the fate of everyone around you with every choice.”

    More Info:

    https://www.arcengames.com/

    #HeartOfTheMachine #Kinship #ArcenGames #HoodedHorse #StrategyRPG #Cyberpunk #IndieDev #NewDLC #PCGaming #NarrativeGames #Techmash

  • Drinks, Dangers & Drinks for Four — On the Rocks Serves Up Co-op in Updated Next Fest Demo

    Drinks, Dangers & Drinks for Four — On the Rocks Serves Up Co-op in Updated Next Fest Demo

    The wasteland just got a lot more sociable. Independent developer LootBAG Studios and publisher 312 Interactive have unveiled a major update to the demo for their post-apocalyptic bar-management sim On the Rocks, bringing a four-player online co-op preview ahead of Steam Next Fest (19–26 October). Grab your crew, polish your glasses, and fire up the still — the demo is live right now on Steam.

    What Is On the Rocks?

    Set in the year 2635, where endless war has turned the world into a toxic, water-starved ruin, On the Rocks casts you as the keeper of the last watering hole worth visiting. After your convoy is wrecked by raiders, a grizzled survivor named Uncle John offers you shelter — if you restore and run his derelict family bar.

    It’s a one-of-a-kind blend: survival exploration meets tavern management meets immersive sim, all wrapped in first-person. Scavenge the wasteland, purify toxic sludge into drinkable water, brew rare and valuable beverages, serve demanding customers, fortify your premises against nightly raids — and somehow keep the lights on.

    “The wasteland is dark. The bar is lit. Keep both alive.” — LootBAG Studios

    Co-op — Run the Bar Together

    The big news is the new co-op preview — up to four survivors can now team up in a shared world, splitting the work and the fun:

    Role in the CrewWhat You Can Do
    Brewers & BarkeepsTend the bar, mix drinks, manage stock, handle customers
    ScavengersVenture out together to hunt resources, rare chemicals, and recipes
    Builders & DefendersExpand the layout, upgrade gear, reinforce barricades
    Road CrewDrive vehicles across the wastes to trade, explore, and fight side-by-side

    How It Works

    • Create a lobby, invite friends via Steam, and ready up
    • Proximity voice chat — natural conversation when you’re together behind the bar
    • Walkie-talkies — stay in touch across long distances for supply runs or danger warnings
    • Host-saved progress — shared story and bar growth persist through the host’s save file
    • Preview status — co-op is still in active development; some features (such as random city duels) remain single-player only for now, and feedback will shape the final release

    What Else Is New?

    The updated demo brings more than just multiplayer:

    • Faction standing and NPC relationships tracked in a revamped journal
    • Named save slots supporting up to 12 separate games
    • Smoother NPC crowd performance and a raft of collision, placement, and UI fixes

    Full Game Features — What’s Coming

    FeatureDetails
    Release WindowQ4 2026
    ModesSingle-player + online co-op (full launch)
    LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese
    PC SpecsWindows 10/11; i3-2100 / FX-6300 minimum; GTX 750 Ti; 4 GB RAM; 4 GB storage
    Core LoopScavenge ? Purify ? Brew ? Serve ? Defend ? Expand
    ThemesAlcohol preparation, in-game gambling, combat/survival violence

    Steam Next Fest — Join the Party

    The updated demo is available immediately on Steam — perfect for playing solo or gathering your team before the festival kicks off next week. Whether you’re brewing in sync, fending off raiders back-to-back, or exploring the ruins together, On the Rocks promises a rare mix of warmth and wasteland grit — where friendship might just be the most valuable resource of all.

    “Grab some friends and we’ll see you at the bar!”

    More Info:

    https://s.team/a/4149640

    #OnTheRocks #LootBAGStudios #312Interactive #SteamNextFest #CoOpGaming #Simulation #PostApocalyptic #IndieDev #ManagementGame #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Pop-Punk, Hand-Drawn & Unmistakable — Kobayashi Dives Deep Into Stupid Never Dies’ Iconic Look

    Pop-Punk, Hand-Drawn & Unmistakable — Kobayashi Dives Deep Into Stupid Never Dies’ Iconic Look

    With exactly one week to go until launch, GPTRACK50 and publisher Aniplex have pulled back the curtain on the bold, eye-popping visual identity powering Stupid Never Dies. In a brand-new entry in their DEEP BITE behind-the-scenes video series, legendary producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi takes viewers through the striking art direction that sets this pop-punk action RPG apart from everything else on the horizon.

    The game blazes onto PC and PlayStation 5 next Tuesday — 21 October 2026.

    What Is It That You’re Seeing?

    Stupid Never Dies doesn’t look like any other RPG out there — and that was exactly the point. As Kobayashi explains, the team set out to build a world that feels simultaneously hand-crafted and futuristic, gritty and neon-bright:

    “We wanted visuals that feel like someone reached straight off the page and pulled them into 3D — sketchy, alive, full of personality.” — Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Producer & President GPTRACK50

    The signature pillars of the style:

    ElementThe Vision
    Sketch-style 3DModels retain the texture and linework of hand-drawn concept art — no sterile photorealism here
    OvertechnologyClassic monsters reimagined with futuristic, cyberpunk-infused twists — vampires with glowing circuits, golems pulsing with neon energy
    Era-blending environmentsReal-world urban locations collide with aesthetics from across history, creating dreamlike, surreal districts that shift as you explore
    Pop-punk paletteElectric pinks, acid greens, and vivid blues crash against deep shadows — a deliberate rejection of the drab browns and greys typical of zombie and horror games
    Davy’s POV UIEven the interface is framed through protagonist Davy’s eyes — camera angles, overlays, and effects all reinforce his perspective

    From Dark Survival to Living Art

    For Kobayashi — best known for decades of work on Resident Evil — this game represents a conscious departure from the grim, realistic horror he helped define:

    “I’ve painted a lot of very realistic zombies in my time. I wanted to try something new — something that looks like art fighting.”

    He cites Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Arcane as key inspirations — animation that doesn’t hide its artistic process, that lets brushstrokes and texture show through. The result is a game where every swing, bite, and transformation looks like it was ripped straight from a comic book or a hyper-stylised music video.

    That music-video energy is no accident. The presentation is designed to lock into the game’s soundtrack — high-tempo, pop-punk-infused beats that sync with combat impact, camera shakes, and particle bursts. When Davy devours an enemy with his Style Eat ability, the visual payoff hits as hard as the audio.

    The Full DEEP BITE Series — Catch Up Before Launch

    This is the fourth instalment in the developer’s video diary series, each peeling back a different layer:

    EpisodeFocus
    #1Combat systems & the Style Eat mechanic
    #2Blazing Fast Growth — progression at breakneck speed
    #3Music & how the soundtrack drives the experience
    #4 Visual style — out now

    Launch Details — Mark the Calendar

    PlatformRelease Date
    PC (Steam)21 Oct 2026
    PlayStation 521 Oct 2026

    Pre-orders are live now, including bonuses and deluxe edition options. Davy’s journey — the weakest zombie in the monster world, devouring foes to steal their forms and save the one he loves — launches in just seven days.

    Why This Style Matters

    It’s more than just looking cool. In Stupid Never Dies, the visual language tells the story. Davy is the ultimate underdog — small, scruffy, overlooked — and the world around him is vivid, chaotic, and larger than life. Every transformation shifts his silhouette, his colour scheme, and how he moves — so you don’t just feel the change, you see it.

    From scrawny zombie to werewolf, harpy, lich, and beyond — eleven distinct forms, each with their own visual identity — the art doesn’t just decorate the game; it is the game’s soul.

    “It’s an underdog story. And that deserves to look spectacular.” — Hiroyuki Kobayashi

    More Info:

    https://stupidneverdies.sega.com

    #StupidNeverDies #GPTRACK50 #HiroyukiKobayashi #Aniplex #ActionRPG #PopPunk #PS5 #PCGaming #GamingArt #NewGame #Techmash

  • Clues, Contradictions & Crime — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Launches October 15!

    Clues, Contradictions & Crime — Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction Launches October 15!

    Publisher Yogscast Games and Bristol-based indie developer Gilded Rune Games have officially announced that Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction — the genre-bending single-player social deduction roguelite — arrives on SteamThursday 15 October 2026, with a 20% launch discount available at release.

    What Is Dupery? — Everyone Is a Suspect. Most Are Lying.

    Social deduction games usually need a group of friends — one of whom is definitely lying. Dupery brings that tension entirely to single-player. You’re a detective in a noir city infiltrated by a criminal syndicate. Every case drops you into a grid of suspects who make statements — but Innocents tell the truth, Underlings lie, Traitors deceive, and Meddlers muddle the facts. Compare statements, spot contradictions, and arrest the guilty — but get it wrong, and your reputation tanks. Too many mistakes, and you’re fired.

    The Core Hook

    • 175+ handcrafted roles across four categories: Innocent, Meddler, Underling, Traitor
    • Procedurally generated cases — no two investigations play the same way
    • Reputation system — preserve your standing; wrongful arrests cost you progress
    • 3 distinct regions — each with unique mechanics, quirks, and dedicated role pools
    • In-game notation toolkit — build your own crime board, track alibis, and mark contradictions
    • Roguelite structure — fail, reset, learn patterns, and take down the syndicate one case at a time

    Release Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperGilded Rune Games (Bristol, UK — 3-person indie studio)
    PublisherYogscast Games
    Release Date15 October 2026
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Launch Offer20% discount at launch
    Price£TBD / $TBD (discount applied automatically)
    Steam PageLive now — wishlist today
    DemoAvailable now on Steam

    Why It Stands Out

    Social deduction is traditionally a multiplayer space — Among Us, Secret Hitler, Town of Salem. Dupery is the first to fully translate that suspicion-and-trust loop into a compelling solo experience. Every suspect has a role that dictates how they communicate — some lie outright, others omit, some accidentally mislead. Decoding that web of deceit entirely on your own is a uniquely satisfying mental workout.

    The game built buzz through the Tiny Teams Festival and a community ARG that had players solving puzzles before release. Early previews call it “Minesweeper where half the numbers are lying” — tense, replayable, and endlessly clever.

    The syndicate runs the city. Only you can untangle the lies. Will you arrest the guilty… or will you get duped?

    More Info: https://s.team/a/3845070

    #Dupery #SoloDeduction #YogscastGames #GildedRuneGames #Roguelite #MysteryGame #IndieDev #BristolGames #Steam #PCGaming #TechMash

  • Robots, Ruins & Running Scared — Expendabots Lands on Steam!

    Robots, Ruins & Running Scared — Expendabots Lands on Steam!

    Developer Collision Games and publisher Blue Brain Games have officially launched Expendabots on Steam for PC and Mac — a delightfully tense 1–4 player co-op horror-extraction game where you play as disposable robots sent to scavenge dangerous, procedurally generated islands and dungeons, grab what you can carry, and get out before everything goes very, very wrong.

    The Premise — Replaceable, Not Disposable

    You’re an Expendabot: clunky, cute, and sent into the Custody Zone — a forbidden archipelago sealed off from the world — to recover lost tech and relics. You’re outmatched, outgunned, and easily broken. But you’re not alone. Up to three friends can join you — and when one falls, the squad can recover their mechanical heart, bring it back to base, and print them a fresh body. The mission survives. You might, too.

    Every Run Is Different

    FeatureThe Lowdown
    Procedurally Generated WorldsNo two islands or dungeons play the same — new paths, threats, and layouts every time
    Stealth-First SurvivalEnemies react to sight and sound — keep quiet, kill your lights, stick together
    Portable 3D PrintingScavenge materials and craft survival gear, tools, and distraction decoys on the fly
    Squad Revival SystemRetrieve a fallen teammate’s heart ? return to the printer ? they’re back in action
    Shared Jump ScaresOnline-synchronized frights — if one person screams, everyone hears it
    Full Cross-Platform SupportPlay together on Windows and macOS
    9 Languages SupportedEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Slovak

    How It Plays

    1. Deploy — Drop onto a mysterious island or descend into a dark, abandoned dungeon
    2. Scavenge — Gather resources, filament, and valuable tech while staying hidden
    3. Craft — Use your on-board 3D printer to make tools, distractions, and survival gear
    4. Survive — Sneak past horrors, run when spotted, and help your squad escape
    5. Extract — Make it to the rendezvous point before the island is lost — with your loot and your friends

    Release & Platform Details

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperCollision Games
    PublisherBlue Brain Games
    PlatformsSteam — Windows PC + macOS
    DemoFree playable demo live now
    Full Release2026
    Players1–4 (Online Co-op)
    Minimum Specs (PC)Win 10; i5-7600; 4 GB RAM; GTX 1080; 6 GB storage
    Minimum Specs (Mac)macOS 12; Apple M1; 4 GB RAM; 6 GB storage

    Why It Stands Out

    Expendabots balances two things that rarely work together: genuine tension and genuine charm. Your robot is goofy, expressive, and clunky — but the dungeons are dark, the monsters are terrifying, and one wrong noise can bring the whole hunt down on your squad. It’s extraction without the sweat, horror without the cruelty, and teamwork where nobody gets left behind — even if they do need to be 3D-printed back into existence.

    The demo is live right now on Steam — perfect for a scare with friends. The full game arrives later this year.

    Stay quiet. Stick together. And don’t forget to grab your heart on the way out.

    More Info – https://expendabots.com/

    #Expendabots #CollisionGames #BlueBrainGames #CoOpHorror #ExtractionGame #Robots #ProceduralGeneration #Steam #PCGaming #MacGaming #TechMash

  • Blast From the Past — BLASTER! Returns After 29 Years, Restored for Modern PCs!

    Blast From the Past — BLASTER! Returns After 29 Years, Restored for Modern PCs!

    Almost three decades since it first blazed onto screens, BLASTER! — the legendary 1997 sci-fi arcade shooter from Poland’s Metropolis Software House — has officially returned. Publisher TopWare Interactive launched the extensively restored edition on Steam and GOG on 9 October 2026, bringing a long-lost piece of European gaming history to a worldwide audience for the very first time.

    The Story — From Katharsis to the World

    Originally released in Poland as Katharsis for MS-DOS, BLASTER! was one of the country’s earliest and most ambitious homegrown shooters — a fast, ferocious Defender-style side-scroller where you pilot the starfighter Eagle across 20 levels, fending off swarms of enemies while protecting vulnerable ground targets. For years, it remained largely unknown outside its homeland — until now.

    This restoration preserves every level, enemy, mechanic, and gameplay beat exactly as it was in 1997. Nothing has been rebalanced, redesigned, or dumbed down.

    Restored, Not Rewritten

    The team’s philosophy was simple: respect the past, refresh the presentation. You can switch between two modes at any time via the launcher:

    ModeWhat You Get
    OriginalPure 1997 experience — untouched graphics, audio, and cutscenes
    EnhancedUpgraded visuals, reworked cutscenes, remastered sound effects — all layered over the unchanged gameplay

    What’s New for 2026

    • Official English & Russian language support — a first in the game’s history
    • Two bonus levels — fresh challenges built in the original style
    • Additional Eagle skin — fly in style without altering the action
    • Full modern PC compatibility — runs natively on Windows 10/11, no DOSBox required
    • Deluxe Edition extras — remastered soundtrack, four extra ship skins, bonus power-up, digital wallpapers

    Release Details

    DetailInfo
    Original DeveloperMetropolis Software House (Poland, 1997)
    PublisherTopWare Interactive
    Release Date9 October 2026
    PlatformsSteam + GOG (PC)
    Price~$7.99 / €7.99 — Launch discount available
    Deluxe EditionBase game + soundtrack + extras — ~$10.99 / €10.99
    Playtime20+ levels — tough, unforgiving, authentic arcade length

    On the Restoration

    “BLASTER! is not being remade — it is being remembered. We didn’t want to reinvent it. We wanted to make sure it could be played, seen, and heard exactly as its creators intended — by everyone, everywhere.”

    — TopWare Interactive

    Metropolis Software House, the original studio behind Katharsis / BLASTER!, later became part of CD Projekt and closed in 2009 — making this release something of a final tribute to their pioneering work.

    Why It Matters

    In an era of endless remakes and reimaginings, BLASTER! stands apart: a restoration, not a rewrite. It’s a window into 1990s Polish game development — ambitious, uncompromising, and fiercely fun — now accessible to all. Whether you lived through the DOS era or just love tight, reflex-driven arcade action, this is one blast from the past worth taking.

    The Eagle is airborne again. The galaxy needs you.

    More Info – https://s.team/a/4959180

    #BLASTER #Katharsis #TopWareInteractive #MetropolisSoftware #RetroGaming #ArcadeShooter #PCGaming #Steam #GOG #Restoration #TechMash