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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:

Theme	The Question	What You Might Do
Ecology	Can nature and technology heal each other?	Plant forests across the city; transform the urban landscape
Religion	What does faith mean when you are the miracle?	Guide or oppose rising spiritual movements; shape belief itself
Crime	Who enforces order — and who profits from chaos?	Work with or against syndicates; redefine justice from the ground up
Transcendence	Can 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:

Feature	Detail
Giant Spider Mech	Build a colossal walker that literally blots out the sun — force through sheer scale
Art from Pain	New mechanics where suffering can be transformed into creation
New Allies	Befriend and uplift new species; elevate animals to sapience
Green Revolution	Rewild the city — concrete gives way to canopies
Setpiece Battles	Large-scale engagements that flare across districts
50+ Feats & Perks	Fresh abilities to tailor your playstyle
Capturable Enemies	Turn defeated foes to your cause — wield their strength against them

Launch Details

Detail	Info
Release Date	12 Oct 2026 — out now
Platforms	Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store
Base Game Required	Yes — Heart of the Machine
Intro Offer	10% off until 26 Oct 2026
Regular Price	$14.99
Supporter Pack	Also available — soundtrack + exclusive wallpapers
Storage	5 GB additional space required
Languages	English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified & Traditional Chinese
Accessibility	Adjustable 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

13th October 2026

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 Crew	What You Can Do
Brewers & Barkeeps	Tend the bar, mix drinks, manage stock, handle customers
Scavengers	Venture out together to hunt resources, rare chemicals, and recipes
Builders & Defenders	Expand the layout, upgrade gear, reinforce barricades
Road Crew	Drive 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

Feature	Details
Release Window	Q4 2026
Modes	Single-player + online co-op (full launch)
Languages	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese
PC Specs	Windows 10/11; i3-2100 / FX-6300 minimum; GTX 750 Ti; 4 GB RAM; 4 GB storage
Core Loop	Scavenge ? Purify ? Brew ? Serve ? Defend ? Expand
Themes	Alcohol 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

13th October 2026

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:

Element	The Vision
Sketch-style 3D	Models retain the texture and linework of hand-drawn concept art — no sterile photorealism here
Overtechnology	Classic monsters reimagined with futuristic, cyberpunk-infused twists — vampires with glowing circuits, golems pulsing with neon energy
Era-blending environments	Real-world urban locations collide with aesthetics from across history, creating dreamlike, surreal districts that shift as you explore
Pop-punk palette	Electric 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 UI	Even 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:

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

Launch Details — Mark the Calendar

Platform	Release Date
PC (Steam)	21 Oct 2026
PlayStation 5	21 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

13th October 2026

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

Detail	Info
Developer	Gilded Rune Games (Bristol, UK — 3-person indie studio)
Publisher	Yogscast Games
Release Date	15 October 2026
Platform	PC — Steam
Launch Offer	20% discount at launch
Price	£TBD / $TBD (discount applied automatically)
Steam Page	Live now — wishlist today
Demo	Available 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

12th October 2026

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

Feature	The Lowdown
Procedurally Generated Worlds	No two islands or dungeons play the same — new paths, threats, and layouts every time
Stealth-First Survival	Enemies react to sight and sound — keep quiet, kill your lights, stick together
Portable 3D Printing	Scavenge materials and craft survival gear, tools, and distraction decoys on the fly
Squad Revival System	Retrieve a fallen teammate’s heart ? return to the printer ? they’re back in action
Shared Jump Scares	Online-synchronized frights — if one person screams, everyone hears it
Full Cross-Platform Support	Play together on Windows and macOS
9 Languages Supported	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Slovak

How It Plays

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

Release & Platform Details

Detail	Info
Developer	Collision Games
Publisher	Blue Brain Games
Platforms	Steam — Windows PC + macOS
Demo	Free playable demo live now
Full Release	2026
Players	1–4 (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

12th October 2026

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:

Mode	What You Get
Original	Pure 1997 experience — untouched graphics, audio, and cutscenes
Enhanced	Upgraded 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

Detail	Info
Original Developer	Metropolis Software House (Poland, 1997)
Publisher	TopWare Interactive
Release Date	9 October 2026
Platforms	Steam + GOG (PC)
Price	~$7.99 / €7.99 — Launch discount available
Deluxe Edition	Base game + soundtrack + extras — ~$10.99 / €10.99
Playtime	20+ 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

12th October 2026

Decks, Defence & Deliciously Devastating Combos — Tower Tactics II Lands in Steam Early Access!

Developer asraworks and publisher Assemble Entertainment have officially unleashed Tower Tactics II, the roguelike deck-building tower-defence sequel, into Steam Early Access as of 8 October 2026. The follow-up to the acclaimed Tower Tactics: Liberation blends card-crafting cunning with relentless wave survival — and it’s bigger, bolder, and far more ridiculous than before.

The Premise — Your Deck Is Your Defence

Enemies pour in, wave after wave. You don’t just build towers — you build a strategy. Every tower placement, every card drawn, every combo chained together shapes how you hold the line. And when things get tough? You go back to the deck, refine your approach, and come back stronger.

No two runs play the same — roguelike structure means fresh cards, layouts, and challenges every time
Stack the absurd — uncover wildly overpowered synergies and laugh as enemies melt before your increasingly ridiculous defences
Master the Sanctuary — permanent progression hub where you unlock cards, trinkets, and upgrades to take into future runs

What’s New in the Sequel

Feature	Details
Hero Cards — game-changing units with unique abilities	Turn the tide of battle with one-off power plays
Status Effects — Burn, Poison, Frail & more	Stack damage over time, weaken armour, and cripple swarms
Card Items — customise individual cards	Modify your deck on the fly for perfect synergy
5 Playable Characters	Distinct starting decks and playstyles
80+ Hours of Content at Launch	Campaign spanning the Sal’koth sector, with more coming
Map Editor + Steam Workshop	Build your own battlegrounds or download community creations
Full Controller & Steam Deck Support	Defend from anywhere

Early Access Roadmap

asraworks plans to keep the game in Early Access for 1–2 years, refining balance and adding content based on community feedback:

Now — Core campaign, 5 characters, base card pool, Workshop integration
Ongoing — New cards, trinkets, enemy types, and story expansions
Full Release — Polished experience, complete meta-progression, and all planned modes

Release Details

Detail	Info
Developer	asraworks
Publisher	Assemble Entertainment
Early Access Launch	8 October 2026
Platform	PC — Steam + Steam Deck
Price	£TBD / $TBD (Early Access pricing)
Wishlist	Live now on Steam

Why It Matters

The first Tower Tactics: Liberation earned a loyal following by proving deckbuilding and tower defence were made for each other. The sequel takes that winning formula and supersizes it — hero cards, deeper customisation, community tools, and a campaign that promises over 80 hours right out the gate. Whether you’re chasing the perfect combo or just want to watch thousands of enemies bounce off your absurdly overpowered walls, Tower Tactics II has you covered.

The deck is shuffled. The waves are coming. Build something beautiful — and utterly unbreakable.

More Info – https://s.team/a/3749130

#TowerTacticsII #asraworks #AssembleEntertainment #Deckbuilder #TowerDefense #Roguelike #SteamEarlyAccess #StrategyGames #PCGaming #TechMash

12th October 2026

Shadows, Snipers & Showdowns — Ghost Justice Demo Drops for Steam Next Fest!

Centurion Developments, the studio behind acclaimed WWII tactical title Forgotten but Unbroken, has unleashed a free playable demo for Ghost Justice — their tense, turn-based tactical strategy set amid a brutal narco-conflict. Live now on Steam and running through Steam Next Fest (October 19–26), the demo drops players into Miami, 1992 for two gripping missions, with the full game scheduled to arrive Q1 2027.

Demo Briefing — Miami, 1992: Two Missions, One Lead

You command Team Alpha, an elite strike unit tracking a cartel conspiracy from the streets of Miami. The demo features two connected missions that showcase the game’s core philosophy: plan smart, strike quiet, vanish clean.

Mission 1 — The Raid Gone Wrong

A routine police raid on a suspected cartel safehouse explodes into a deadly firefight. Your team is called in to support — but what you uncover inside points to a sprawling network far bigger than anyone imagined. Gather intel, flank positions, and extract vital evidence before the cartel reinforces.

Mission 2 — The Attorney on the Run

The trail leads to a corrupt legal figure packing his bags for Mexico, guarded by well-armed mercenaries. Storm the gates for a direct assault… or slip in unseen and neutralise the target before his escorts know you’re there. How you approach it is entirely your call.

What Makes Ghost Justice Stand Out

Feature	The Lowdown
Stealth-First Tactics	Infiltrate undetected, track patrols, and eliminate key targets without triggering alarms — quiet is often deadlier
Coordinated Multi-Team Play	Command separate squads across the map; synchronise movements, strike from multiple angles, and pull off precision ambushes
Specialist Operatives	Deploy spotters, snipers, breachers and more — build a task force tailored to every mission profile
Intelligence Gathering	Study enemy positions, map patrol routes, and identify weak points before you commit — knowledge is your most powerful weapon
Full Game Scope	Beyond Miami: remote settlements, dense jungle territories, and high-stakes operations inspired by real-world anti-cartel efforts
Release Window	Q1 2027 — PC via Steam
Languages	English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Simplified Chinese

Specs & Steam Next Fest Details

Detail	Info
Demo Live	Right now on Steam — search “Ghost Justice”
Steam Next Fest	October 19–26, 2026 — demo fully playable throughout
Full Game Launch	Q1 2027
Minimum Specs	Win 10/11 64-bit; i3 / Phenom II X4; 8 GB RAM; GTX 950 / R9 270x; 30 GB space
Recommended	Win 10/11 64-bit; i5 3GHz / Ryzen 3 3.1GHz; 16 GB RAM; GTX 1060 / RX 480; 30 GB space

Why It Matters

Centurion Developments earned respect with Forgotten but Unbroken — a tactical game that prioritised careful planning over brute force. They’re bringing that same design philosophy to a thoroughly modern setting: 1990s Miami, cartel influence, and shadow operations where the line between justice and vengeance blurs.

The demo isn’t just a taste — it’s a complete tactical arc. Two missions, one story, and every decision yours to make. Will you kick down the door, or slip through the window?

The cartel is watching. Are you ready?

More Info – https://centuriondevelopments.sk

#GhostJustice #CenturionDevelopments #TurnBasedTactics #SteamNextFest #DemoAvailable #StrategyGaming #PCGaming #ForgottenButUnbroken #TechMash

12th October 2026

Cards, Chains & the Guillotine — Lazare’s Sacrifice Announced for Spring 2027!

Developer Dream Reality Interactive and publisher Curve Games have officially pulled back the curtain on Lazare’s Sacrifice, a gripping narrative deckbuilder set amid the blood-soaked chaos of the French Revolution. Revealed during the Triple-I Initiative showcase and crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, creator of the original Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, this high-stakes tale of survival and conspiracy arrives on PC via Steam in Spring 2027.

The Setting — Lose a Duel, Lose Your Head

You are General Lazare Hoche — once revered, now betrayed. Imprisoned within the stone walls of Carmes Prison, you await your turn at the guillotine. The streets of Paris run red; allies become traitors overnight, and no one is safe. But a twisted game offers a sliver of hope: defeat your fellow inmates in deadly psychological card duels, and you may yet live. Fail — and the blade falls.

The Core Mechanic — Everything Has a Price

What sets Lazare’s Sacrifice apart from every other deckbuilder is the very thing that gives it its name: you must sacrifice to win. To unleash your most devastating plays, you actively give up something precious:

Sacrifice cards to power game-changing effects
Surrender board slots to open up tactical possibilities
Spend your own health to tip the scales in your favour

Push too far, and you won’t survive the cost. Hold back, and the guillotine claims you anyway. Every match becomes a high-wire act of risk, reward, and ruthless calculation.

Game Modes & Features

Feature	Details
Story Mode	Explore Carmes Prison, uncover conspiracies, solve puzzles, and confront historical figures — each with their own agenda
Tower Mode	Test your tactical mastery in a gauntlet of escalating difficulty with custom-built decks
Four Factions	Master distinct playstyles, scavenge rare cards, and strip defeated opponents’ decks to build your arsenal
Multiple Endings	Your choices shape Lazare’s fate and the truth behind his imprisonment
Designed by a Legend	Creative leadership from Damien Monnier, architect of Gwent, ensuring deep, balanced, rewarding strategy
System Requirements	Windows 10 64-bit; GTX 970 / RX 290 minimum; RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT recommended; 25 GB storage

Release & Platforms

Detail	Info
Title	Lazare’s Sacrifice
Developer	Dream Reality Interactive
Publisher	Curve Games
Release	Spring 2027 — PC (Steam)
Languages	English (Interface + Full Audio + Subtitles)
Steam Page	Live now — wishlist today!

Why It Matters

Deckbuilders often ask what you will play. — Lazare’s Sacrifice asks what you will give up. With a proven design talent behind it, a haunting historical setting, and a central mechanic that turns every advantage into a moral and tactical gamble, this is shaping up to be far more than just another card game. It’s a thriller played out one hand at a time — and the stakes have never been higher.

The prison gates are open. The deck is in your hands. Will you play to survive… or will you play to win?

More Info – https://www.playsacrifice.com/

#LazaresSacrifice #CurveGames #DreamRealityInteractive #Deckbuilder #Gwent #DamienMonnier #FrenchRevolution #PCGaming #Steam #GamingNews #TechMash

12th October 2026

Belts, Bullets & 200K Wishes — BELTFED Joins Hooded Horse!

Hooded Horse, the powerhouse publisher behind Manor Lords, Against the Storm, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, has officially added BELTFED — Roguelike Factory Defence to its prestigious portfolio. Developed by Cornwall-based two-man team Hello World Studios, this industrial-scale blend of automation, tower defence, and roguelike chaos has already rocketed past 200,000 Steam wishlists in under two weeks — and the hype shows zero signs of slowing.

You Are the Machine — And the Machine Is Deadly

In BELTFED, you play as a rogue AI with one unwavering mission: automate death. Your factory is not just a production hub — it is your weapon. Lay conveyor belts, wire up smelters, and feed assemblers; turn raw ore into bullets, lasers, mortar shells, and drone swarms — all while hundreds of thousands of ravenous alien bugs descend to tear your operation apart.

This isn’t just defence — it’s industrialised extermination. A single run can see kill counts climb into the millions, with every weapon, wall, and turret fuelled entirely by the supply lines you build.

What Makes BELTFED Stand Out

Feature	The Lowdown
Factory Automation	Build belts, furnaces, and assembly lines — your ammo is made, not found
Roguelike Structure	Every run starts fresh; permanent meta-progression unlocks new tech
Dynamic Upgrade Cards	Game-changing modifiers — from exploding buildings to black-hole cannons
Massive Scale	Hundreds of thousands of enemies; kill counts in the millions per run
The Nexus	Your core, your command centre — lose it, and the run ends
Multiple Planets	Unique worlds with distinct hazards and resources
Custom Loadouts	Pick your Nexus core and starting modules to match your playstyle
Release Window	2027 — PC via Steam

The Hype Train Is Moving Fast

The announcement trailer dropped and the internet took notice — fast. Surpassing 100,000 wishlists in 11 days before doubling down to hit 200,000+ in under two weeks, BELTFED has become one of the most-wanted upcoming strategy games on Steam. Millions have watched the trailer, captivated by the promise of satisfying automation fused with relentless, overwhelming combat.

Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender had this to say:

“We played BELTFED, and it’s incredibly fun. The trailer rocks and has got people excited — but the game itself is going to knock their socks off.”

Hello World Studios Lead Designer Toby Atkinson added:

“I’m a lifelong strategy fan, and Hooded Horse has published some of my favourite games over the years. They know the genre inside out — so we couldn’t imagine anyone better to partner with.”

From Cornwall to the World

Hello World Studios is the brainchild of brothers Toby and Troy Atkinson, a two-person independent team based in the South West of England. BELTFED is their debut project — and with Hooded Horse now in their corner, they’re poised to deliver something truly special.

A public demo is in development, though no release date has been confirmed yet. The full game is scheduled to arrive on Steam in 2027, with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese supported at launch.

Why It Matters

BELTFED sits at the intersection of three massive trends: satisfying factory automation, tense tower defence, and replayable roguelike progression. With a publisher that knows exactly how to nurture deep strategy games, a dev team pouring passion into every belt and bullet, and a player base already hungry for more — this is one to watch.

The bugs are coming. Your factory is ready. Will you be there when the production lines open?

More Info – BELTFED

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12th October 2026

Abductions, Pachinko & Payback — JOHN GLEEP Lands November 11 On Steam!

He’s small, green, and in very big trouble. offbrand games (publishers of Aethermancer, Ultrapool, Rivals of Aether II) and developer monthbug (Street Dog Legend) have officially revealed that their wildly original dual-screen intergalactic pachinko roguelike JOHN GLEEP will launch November 11, 2026 on Steam — with a free demo live right now!

The news dropped alongside a brand-new trailer during the Convergence Games Showcase, turning heads and raising eyebrows in equal measure.

The Man, The Alien, The Massive Debt

John Gleep is a tiny alien with one colossal problem: his casino has flopped, and he owes the intergalactic mob everything. The solution? Fly across the galaxy, abduct gamblers from unsuspecting planets, force them into your casino, and win enough to pay off the debt — and maybe even save his marriage along the way.

It’s a premise as bizarre as it is bold — and the gameplay is just as unconventional, running two distinct views at once:

Top Screen — Planetary Abduction

Pilot your UFO across vibrant, chaotic worlds
Sweep down to snatch citizens, resources, and power-ups
Evade planetary defences, Captain Hotshot’s pursuit, and escalating alert levels
Each planet brings new hazards, layouts, and potential high-roller targets

Bottom Screen — Casino Pachinko Action

Drop captured guests into a sprawling, pinball-style pachinko machine
Watch them bounce through pegs, multipliers, and jackpot zones
Upgrade layouts, rig the odds, and stack bonuses to maximise every payout
Manage casino health, satisfaction, and debt repayment in real time

Roguelike — Every Run A New Scheme

No two planets — and no two casino layouts — play the same:

Procedural worlds — fresh maps, foes, and opportunities on every launch
Permanent upgrades — funnel earnings into ship improvements, casino expansions, and lasting perks
Build your strategy — prioritise fast abductions, jackpot-heavy layouts, defensive ship tech, or debt-reduction efficiency
Story beats — encounter oddball characters, face difficult choices, and see how your choices ripple through John’s crumbling personal life

From Monthbug & offbrand — With A Little Help

This marks a striking new partnership:

monthbug brings indie charm and offbeat storytelling from Street Dog Legend
offbrand games — the label behind Aethermancer, Ultrapool, and Rivals of Aether II — publishes with creative support from streamer Ludwig Ahgren, who playtests and guides design alongside the team
Together they’ve crafted something genuinely unlike anything else on the galactic map

Play It Today — Demo Live Now

Can’t wait until November 11? The free demo is available right now on Steam, giving you a full taste of the dual-screen chaos, abduction loops, and casino-building madness before launch.

Title	JOHN GLEEP
Developer	monthbug (Street Dog Legend)
Publisher	offbrand games (Aethermancer, Ultrapool, Rivals of Aether II)
Full Release	November 11, 2026 — Steam (PC)
Demo	Out Now — Free on Steam
Style	Dual-Screen Action-Roguelike / Pachinko / UFO Abduction Sim
Modes	Single-player
Wishlist	Live now on Steam

Don’t Gleep, John — Grit!

The mob wants their credits. The planets are getting wise. And somewhere between the abductions and the jackpots, John Gleep might just remember why he started this in the first place.

Abduct the punters. Rig the pachinko. Pay the debt. Save the marriage.

More Info – JOHN GLEEP

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9th October 2026

Vines, Voids & Vanished Crew — Dandelion Void Drops First-Ever Demo!

Deep space was meant to be a fresh start. Instead, it became a tomb. UK publisher Kwalee and independent, worker-owned studio Manzanita Interactive have officially revealed the very first playable demo for Dandelion Void — a tense survival horror where nature has reclaimed a starship, and the answers you seek are buried beneath overgrowth and shadow.

The demo launched alongside the partnership announcement during the Triple-I Initiative Fall Showcase, and is available right now on Steam.

The Pergola — A Ship Overgrown, A Mystery Unfolding

The Pergola was a generation ark — humanity’s hope for a new world. Now it drifts silent between the stars, its hull breached, its corridors choked with alien vegetation, and its crew vanished without a trace. You wake alone amid the ruin, with nothing but what you can scavenge and the will to find out what went wrong.

Learn the ship — familiarise yourself with the Pergola’s systems, restore power, open sealed doors, and uncover hidden compartments. Understanding the vessel is your first line of defence
Scavenge & survive — forage scrap, fabricate tools, and fashion makeshift weapons from whatever you can pry loose. Resources are scarce; every bolt, battery, and scrap of fabric matters
Face the unknown — the jungle isn’t just decoration. It’s alive, it’s spreading, and it brings hostile lifeforms that have made the ship their hunting ground. Stay alert, keep your light close, and be ready to run or fight
Uncover the truth — piece together logs, notes, and environmental clues to reveal what happened to the crew, why the Pergola fell silent, and what force has overtaken the vessel

From Project Zomboid Roots To Starship Horror

Dandelion Void is directed by Brian Ostrander, creator of the wildly popular Save Our Station! mod for Project Zomboid — and that same DNA of deep survival, unflinching atmosphere, and meaningful crafting runs through every bulkhead:

No hand-holding — the demo drops you in and lets you explore, experiment, and learn the hard way
Atmosphere over jumps — the horror comes from quiet dread, isolation, and the feeling that something is watching from the shadows
Living ecosystem — the overgrowth changes as you move; what looks clear may not be, and paths can vanish behind you

What The Demo Delivers

This first-ever preview offers a substantial slice of the experience:

An early section of the Pergola to explore and make your temporary refuge
Full introduction to core mechanics: scavenging, crafting, light management, and system repair
Your first encounters with the ship’s new inhabitants — and your first clues to the disaster
No time limit, no artificial gates — explore at your own pace, but remember: staying in the dark is never safe

Release Roadmap

Title	Dandelion Void
Developer	Manzanita Interactive (worker-owned studio)
Publisher	Kwalee (Leamington Spa, UK)
Demo	Out Now — Steam
Full Release	Early Access — 2027 (PC, Steam)
Director	Brian Ostrander (Save Our Station!, Project Zomboid)
Genre	Survival Horror / Exploration / Crafting
Wishlist	Live now on Steam

The Ark Awaits

The Pergola hasn’t given up all its secrets. Not yet. But the lights are coming back on, the demo is live, and someone is finally walking its halls again.

Restore the systems. Outlast the growth. Discover what happened.

More Info – Dandelion Void

#DandelionVoid #Kwalee #ManzanitaInteractive #SurvivalHorror #SteamDemo #TripleIInitiative #ProjectZomboid #IndieGame #SpaceHorror #PCGaming #EarlyAccess2027 #Techmash

9th October 2026