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  • Fire, Rain & Fresh Frontlines — WARDOGS Season 2 Launches October 15!

    Fire, Rain & Fresh Frontlines — WARDOGS Season 2 Launches October 15!

    BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 have officially confirmed Season 2 of WARDOGS drops globally Thursday 15 October 2026 on Steam. The massive update lands barely a month after the game’s explosive September Early Access launch, bringing new weapons, vehicles, weather systems, gameplay overhauls, and a fresh take on the 100-player tactical FPS experience.

    What’s Coming — The Season 2 Breakdown

    New Firepower

    Four weapons enter the fight, expanding loadout options across every range:

    • TCX Spear — high-precision battle rifle
    • M14 — hard-hitting semi-auto classic
    • PP-19 Bizon — high-capacity SMG for close-quarters dominance
    • Evo-3 Ultra — cutting-edge energy sidearm

    Plus the Molotov cocktail — a fiery throwable to deny cover and flush enemies out.

    New Vehicles — Wheels & Firepower

    VehicleRole
    Wolf-110 — Light ReconFast, agile, perfect for rapid deployment
    Wolf-110 Assault — Combat VariantArmoured up with heavy weaponry
    T-72 — Main Battle TankHeavy armour, crushing firepower
    Flakpanzer Gepard — Anti-Air DefenceDominate the skies and rain fire from above

    Buildables & Dynamic Weather

    • Three new deployable structures to fortify forward positions
    • Rain weather system — falling visibility, dampened sound, slick ground, and thunder that masks movement. The battlefield literally changes with the weather

    Wager System & Faction Balance

    • Experimental Wager Vendor — stake your in-game cash for bigger rewards or walk away empty-handed
    • Lonestar (Blue Team) bonuses — cash and XP boosts to level the playing field
    • Catch-up mechanics — 20% vendor discount for those joining mid-battle
    • Faction balancing — team-switching limits and spawn improvements to keep fights fair

    Progression & Balance Overhaul

    • Full Season 1 Wipe — existing cash converts to permanent Gold Bars for cosmetics; XP banks toward future skill trees
    • Weapon damage adjustments, suppression rework, armour tuning, and building cost rebalancing — mortar and drill meta get targeted fixes
    • New player protection — Low-Level Infantry Mode to ease newcomers in

    Release & Roadmap

    DetailInfo
    DeveloperBULKHEAD
    PublisherTeam17
    Release15 October 2026 — Steam Early Access
    Player Count100-player tactical FPS
    PriceEarly Access pricing applies
    Future UpdatesMore seasons, balance passes, and features planned throughout development

    Why It Matters

    Launching to huge enthusiasm in September, WARDOGS proved there’s an appetite for massive, gritty, tactical online combat. Season 2 isn’t just new content — it’s a response. BULKHEAD has listened to thousands of players, reining in overpowered strategies, smoothing the newcomer experience, and adding depth that will keep veterans invested. With rain changing how you see, hear, and fight, and vehicles shifting frontlines overnight, the game is evolving fast — and this is just the second step.

    The frontline resets 15 October. Will you be ready?

    More Info – https://www.team17.com/games/wardogs

    #WARDOGS #BULKHEAD #Team17 #Season2 #TacticalFPS #SteamEarlyAccess #100PlayerGame #GamingNews #TechMash

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

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

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

    Everything You Know — Now in Full 3D

    Prison has rules. You have other plans.

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

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

    Break Out Better With Friends

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

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

    Release & Platforms

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

    On the Record

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

    — Harley Homewood, General Manager, Team17

    Why It Matters

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

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

    More Info – https://officialtheescapists.com/

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

  • 1 Million Soldiers, 1 Big Prize: 100-Player Tactical FPS WARDOGS Explodes Onto Steam Early Access With $100K Contest

    1 Million Soldiers, 1 Big Prize: 100-Player Tactical FPS WARDOGS Explodes Onto Steam Early Access With $100K Contest

    The squad-based shooter landscape has just been hit with a massive shockwave. UK developer BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 have officially launched their highly anticipated 100-player tactical FPS, WARDOGS, into Steam Early Access—and the game has already smashed through a staggering one million copies sold!

    Having previously crossed over a million Steam wishlists, every bit of that hype has translated straight into day-one sales as hundreds of thousands of PC gamers drop into the chaos.

    Whether you are a seasoned tactical commander or a casual FPS enthusiast looking for your next addiction, here is everything you need to know about the launch of WARDOGS and how you can score a life-changing payout just by playing.

    What is WARDOGS?

    For the uninitiated, WARDOGS is a large-scale Tactical All-Out Warfare FPS that throws 100 players split across three rival factions into a dynamic battlefield.

    Combining high-stakes tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, environmental construction, and real-time destruction, the game offers total sandbox freedom. Players decide how to breach, how to fortify, and how to support their squad. The core philosophy of WARDOGS is simple: every decision matters, teamwork pays, and cash is king. With persistent mid-match currency systems rewarding revives, objective holds, and smart gear choices, every skirmish feels like a high-stakes heist where tactical coordination reigns supreme.

    Win $100K Real Cash in the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest

    To celebrate its booming launch and give back directly to the community, BULKHEAD is skipping traditional ad campaigns and handing out cold, hard cash to players instead.

    BULKHEAD has officially kicked off the #WARDOGS100K Clip Contest, searching for the wild moments that define the sandbox shooter experience—from galaxy-brain clutch plays to total squad-wiping fails.

    The Prize Breakdown:

    • Grand Prize (1 Winner): $100,000 USD in real cash for the #1 overall best clip!
    • Runners-up (99 Winners): $100,000 in WARDOGS in-game cash to fund your loadouts for life.

    How to Enter:

    1. Record your footage: Capture any clip under two minutes from your WARDOGS matches on Steam Early Access.
    2. Post it publicly: Share your clip on X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram.
    3. Tag & Hashtag: Use the official hashtag #WARDOGS100K and tag @WARDOGS in your caption.
    4. Submit your entry: Head over to the official WARDOGS contest website and fill out the submission form with your link and Steam-linked details (posting alone isn’t enough to secure your entry!).

    BULKHEAD is looking for entries across multiple categories, including Heroic Play, Pure Skill, Funny Moment, Epic Fail, Jackpot Moment, and Absolute Cinema. You don’t need to be an esports pro to win—sometimes the most chaotic fail is worth a hundred grand!

    Where to Play

    WARDOGS is available right now on Steam Early Access. Console players won’t be left out in the cold forever either—BULKHEAD and Team17 have confirmed that WARDOGS is headed to PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with wishlist pages already live on both digital storefronts.

    Load up, lock in with your squad, keep your recording software running, and claim your share of the glory!

    Find out more here

    #WARDOGS #WARDOGS100K #Team17 #BULKHEAD #techmash #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #FPSGames #GamingNews #TacticalFPS #GamingCommunity

  • Return to the Golden Era of FPS: WARDOGS Enters Global Early Access After 4+ Years of Blood, Sweat, and Rebuilding

    Return to the Golden Era of FPS: WARDOGS Enters Global Early Access After 4+ Years of Blood, Sweat, and Rebuilding

    In an era where modern multiplayer shooters are plagued by endless battle passes, convoluted extraction mechanics, and intrusive microtransactions, gamers have been begging for a return to pure, unfiltered tactical mayhem.

    Enter BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 with their latest creation: WARDOGS.

    After more than four years of intensive development—navigating massive highs, devastating lows, and a total structural rebuild along the way—the ambitious shooter has officially unleashed its Global Early Access Release today on Steam.

    The pitch is simple, bold, and nostalgic: Play like you used to.

    4+ Years in the Trenches: The Journey to WARDOGS

    The road to today’s launch hasn’t been an easy walk through the battlefield for UK studio BULKHEAD (the team behind Battalion 1944 and The Turing Test). Crafting a massive-scale multiplayer shooter in a saturated market requires resilience. Over four years ago, the team set out to build something that recaptured the magic of classic late 2000s and early 2010s combined-arms shooters, but with modern tech and physics.

    Development wasn’t a straight line. The team faced mechanical overhauls, community feedback loops, full structural re-codings, and fundamental gameplay rebuilds to get the core feel just right. The result? A shooter stripped of modern gimmickry, focused entirely on what made the FPS genre iconic in the first place: visceral combat, team-based objective control, and complete player agency.

    What is WARDOGS? Tactical All-Out Warfare Explained

    WARDOGS is a 100-player tactical FPS set across the derelict industrial mountain ranges of Eastern Europe. Rejecting the Battle Royale and Extraction trends, WARDOGS throws three distinct teams into a dynamic, destructible sandbox to fight for control of dynamic zones.

    Key features dropping today in Early Access include:

    • 100-Player 3-Team Chaos: Experience asymmetrical battlefronts where three factions collide simultaneously over strategic objective zones.
    • Destructible Sandbox Gameplay: Shape the battlefield with dynamic destruction, vehicular warfare, building mechanics, and field logistics.
    • Cash & XP Progression System: “Cash is King.” Earn persistent currency through combat, squad support, and tactical logistics to fund your gear and battlefield assets.
    • Classic Tactical Gunplay: Gunplay is tight, punchy, and grounded—designed for lethal engagement without feeling like an over-complicated military simulator.
    • Proximity Voice Chat: Coordinate tactics with your squad or exchange banter with enemy combatants in real-time local proximity chat.

    The Early Access Roadmap & Beyond

    The launch of Early Access today marks the start of a planned 1 to 2-year development sprint alongside the community. BULKHEAD has promised transparency throughout the process, using Steam, Discord, and social channels to fine-tune balance, performance, and pacing.

    Future updates scheduled during the Early Access window will introduce expanding weapon categories, deeper seasonal meta-progression, new objective modes, and dynamic vehicles—including air combat with fighter jets. Furthermore, console players won’t be left behind forever; BULKHEAD has confirmed WARDOGS will be targeting a full release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S down the line.

    Play Like You Used To—Available NOW

    It’s time to rally the squad, jump on comms, and reclaim the golden age of multi-team tactical warfare. WARDOGS is officially live on Steam PC Early Access starting today.

    Are you ready to jump into the 100-player fight? Head over to Steam, grab your kit, and show the battlefield what you’re made of.

    Find out more here

    #WARDOGS #PlayLikeYouUsedTo #FPS #GamingNews #EarlyAccess #SteamGames #IndieDev #TacticalFPS #BULKHEAD #Team17 #Techmash

  • Holy Hand Grenade! Worms: Galactic Tactics Takes the Iconic Series into 3D Roguelike Strategy

    Holy Hand Grenade! Worms: Galactic Tactics Takes the Iconic Series into 3D Roguelike Strategy

    Get ready to deploy your wriggly, heavily armed soldiers because Team17 has officially pulled back the curtain on the next evolution of invertebrate warfare! Unveiled during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Worms: Galactic Tactics is taking the beloved 30-year-old franchise into bold new territory by swapping traditional side-scrolling mayhem for a deep, 3D tactical roguelike experience.

    If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if XCOM and Mario + Rabbids met the chaotic, explosive energy of Worms, this is it.

    A New Dimension of Wormy Warfare

    In Worms: Galactic Tactics, players step into the Galactic Gauntlet—a gruelling, multi-stage series of sci-fi deathmatches set across alien worlds. While past entries relied heavily on 2D aiming and real-time physics reflexes, Galactic Tactics turns the dial toward deep, grid-based turn-based strategy.

    You’ll assemble and customise your own squad of worms, plotting traversal around fully destructible 3D arenas, utilising cover, and chaining together devastating tactical combos. You can’t just rely on raw muscle memory anymore—survival will demand careful positioning, resource management, and thinking several moves ahead.

    Roguelike Progression & Bombastic Upgrades

    Because no two runs in the Galactic Gauntlet are the same, roguelike mechanics keep the action unpredictably fresh. As you fight your way through gauntlets filled with specialist enemy classes and champion bosses, you’ll earn game-changing upgrades. Modify your arsenal on the fly to reinvent iconic weapons or unleash brand-new sci-fi additions like the Beambow, Meteor Sheep, and the deadly Die-napple.

    Win or lose, squad customisation remains a core pillar. Expect to dress your bloodthirsty invertebrates with dozens of classic and newly themed hats, custom voicebanks, and unique gravestones for when a plan inevitably goes up in smoke.

    Launch Details

    Worms: Galactic Tactics is scheduled to launch in 2027 for Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.

    Whether you’re a series veteran who remembers launching Super Sheep back in 1995 or a turn-based tactics enthusiast looking for your next challenge, this tactical sci-fi leap looks set to deliver top-tier, destructive fun.

    Find out more here

    #WormsGalacticTactics #Worms #Team17 #GamingNews #TacticalRPG #Roguelike #Gamescom2026 #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #Switch2

  • Prepare for War: Hell Let Loose Takes to the Jungles of Vietnam This August 13!

    Prepare for War: Hell Let Loose Takes to the Jungles of Vietnam This August 13!

    Get ready to swap the European battlefields of WWII for the dense, treacherous jungles of Southeast Asia. Team17 and Expression Games have officially dropped the explosive Launch Trailer for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, giving tactical shooter fans an action-packed look at what’s waiting for them when the game officially launches on August 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

    Check out the details and what you can expect from this brutal, realistic new entry in the Hell Let Loose franchise!

    A Thrilling First Look: “Ride of the Valkyries” Reimagined

    The newly released launch trailer sets an unforgettable tone, set to a haunting, brand-new rendition of Richard Wagner’s iconic classic ‘Ride of the Valkyries’.

    As helicopters swoop over emerald-green canopy and artillery tears through village strongholds, the trailer captures the claustrophobic tension and explosive intensity that defined Vietnam War combat. It’s cinematic, atmospheric, and promises an uncompromising visual experience built from the ground up for modern hardware.

    What to Expect from Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

    Building on the acclaimed high-stakes tactical gameplay of the original, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam thrusts players into authentic 50v50 combined-arms warfare. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to at launch:

    • Brutal Jungle Warfare: Navigate thick foliage, hidden tunnel systems, murky riverbeds, and muddy outposts where danger lurks behind every tree.
    • New Arsenal & Vehicles: Master period-accurate weaponry, drop into LZ zones via Huey helicopters, and command heavy armour tailored for rugged terrain.
    • Squad-Based Strategy: Communication and coordination remain key. Work seamlessly with your squad across roles—from medics and engineers to squad leaders—to capture strategic sector points and secure victory.
    • Next-Gen Performance: Optimised for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing fluid performance and immersive environmental destruction.

    Mark Your Calendars: Launching August 13

    Whether you’re a hardened veteran of the original Hell Let Loose or a recruit looking for a true hardcore FPS experience, the wait is almost over.

    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam officially launches on August 13 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Lock and load, gather your squad, and prepare for one of the most intense tactical shooter experiences of the year!

    Will you be dropping into the jungle on day one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #HellLetLoose #HellLetLooseVietnam #Team17 #ExpressionGames #GamingNews #FPS #TacticalShooter #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PCGaming #TechMash

  • Ascend the Celestial Ruins: Heroes of Hammerwatch II Drops Its Debut Expansion Today!

    Ascend the Celestial Ruins: Heroes of Hammerwatch II Drops Its Debut Expansion Today!

    Calling all dungeon crawlers and roguelite fans! Today marks a massive milestone for Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Publisher Team17 and developer Crackshell have officially launched the game’s very first debut expansion: Celestial Ruins!

    If you’ve been looking for an excuse to rally your guild, polish your armour, and dive back into pixel-perfect hack-and-slash action, this is it.

    What’s New in Celestial Ruins?

    The expansion brings a holy wave of fresh content to the action-RPG, expanding both character progression and the worlds you can explore:

    • The Priest Class: Step up and fulfil holy duties with the all-new Priest class! Whether you’re offering essential support to keep your party alive or smiting enemies with holy power, the Priest adds a fantastic new dynamic to team compositions and solo runs alike.
    • Journey to the Celestial Ruins: Leave the comfortable depths of the old haunts behind and venture into an all-new high-altitude zone. The Celestial Ruins promise fresh environments, new traps, and plenty of secrets for adventurous players to uncover.
    • Face the Spirit Bosses: Higher ground comes with greater threats. Prepare your best builds to challenge the formidable new Spirit bosses—epic encounters designed to test your reflexes, teamwork, and combat strategies.

    When and Where Can You Play?

    Celestial Ruins is available starting today on Steam at 5:00 PM BST.

    Whether you’re a seasoned Hammerwatch veteran or a newcomer looking for your next addiction in co-op roguelites, today is the perfect time to join the battle. Grab your weapons, unlock the Priest, and take on the ruins!

    Are you diving into Celestial Ruins today? Which build will you take into the fight first? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #HeroesOfHammerwatch2 #CelestialRuins #Team17 #Crackshell #Roguelite #IndieGames #Steam #GamingNews #TechMash #PCGaming

  • Welcome to Hell, Inc.! Sintopia Gets Its First Major Update: ‘Imployee Retention’ Out Now

    Welcome to Hell, Inc.! Sintopia Gets Its First Major Update: ‘Imployee Retention’ Out Now

    Running a business is hard enough, but managing eternal damnation? That’s a whole different level of corporate chaos.

    Published by Team17 and developed by Piraknights Games, the hit Hell management simulator Sintopia has officially rolled out its first major content update since launch: the Imployee Retention Update!

    Whether you’re a seasoned demonic executive or ready to sign your soul away for a desk job, the update is available now on Steam and launches today on the Epic Games Store.

    What is Sintopia?

    If you haven’t yet punched the clock in the underworld, Sintopia casts players as middle managers at Hell Incorporated. Your sole mission in the afterlife? Keep the operations running smoothly. You’ll need to “re-educate” incoming sinners, resurrect the worthy, manage demonic logistics, and turn the fires of eternal damnation into a profitable, well-oiled business machine. Think Two Point Hospital meets Dungeon Keeper, with a healthy dose of dark humour and corporate satire.

    What’s New in the Imployee Retention Update?

    Keeping a demonic workforce happy (or at least functional) isn’t easy. The Imployee Retention Update focuses on giving players deeper management mechanics, fresh gameplay tweaks, and exciting new ways to keep your underworld operations running at peak efficiency.

    Key features and highlights included in this update:

    • Enhanced Workplace Satisfaction: New tools and facilities to manage your demonic staff and ensure your best “imployees” don’t burn out—literally.
    • Expanded Sinner Processing: Streamlined pipelines to handle influxes of souls, optimise punishment rooms, and maximise afterlife productivity.
    • QoL Improvements & Balancing: Bug fixes, performance optimisations, and balance tweaks based on community feedback since the game’s initial launch.

    Where to Play

    Ready to take control of Hell’s corporate ladder? You can grab Sintopia and the new Imployee Retention Update on Steam and the Epic Games Store today!

    Will you be an empathetic ruler of the underworld, or will you rule your demonic cubicles with an iron fist? Head over to the store pages and start building your afterlife empire!

    Find out more here

    #Sintopia #Team17 #PiraknightsGames #IndieGames #GamingNews #TechMash #PCGaming #Steam #EpicGamesStore #ManagementSim #GamingUpdate

  • Get Ready for War: Team17 and Expression Games Launch Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Dev Q&A and Weekend Crossplay Playtest!

    Get Ready for War: Team17 and Expression Games Launch Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Dev Q&A and Weekend Crossplay Playtest!

    Tactical shooter fans, assemble! Team17 and Expression Games have just dropped a huge update for their highly anticipated tactical FPS, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.

    Not only have they released Part 1 of a deep-dive developer Q&A series titled “The Command Post” (available right now in both vlog and blog formats), but they’ve also kicked off a brand-new open crossplay playtest running all weekend long!

    If you’re eager to see how the frontline is shaping up or ready to test your squad’s communication in the brutal jungles of Vietnam, here is everything you need to know.

    The Command Post: Dev Q&A Part 1 Is Live!

    In the first instalment of this two-part series, lead developers from Expression Games—including Game Director Paul ‘Rushy’ Rustchynsky, Studio Technical Director Keiran D’Archambaud, Senior Art Director Ryan Howard, and Development Director Sam Warren—lift the hood on the development of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.

    Part 1 focuses on crucial community topics, including:

    • Game Performance & Console Polish: Significant performance optimisation across PC and consoles, enhanced audio directionality, improved weapon audio/VFX, and details on upcoming Unreal Engine upgrades.
    • Faction Balancing: Crucial tweaks to NVA tunnelling mechanics, TTK (Time to Kill), and guerrilla warfare tactics versus US aerial units and firepower.
    • Map Design Philosophy: A look into how authentic Vietnamese landscapes and tactical zones are constructed.

    You can watch the full Q&A vlog on YouTube or read the comprehensive transcript over on the official Hell Let Loose blog.

    Jump into the Action: Open Crossplay Playtest This Weekend

    If watching the devs isn’t enough, you can get hands-on experience starting right now! Team17 and Expression Games are hosting the first open cross-platform playtest, uniting players on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

    Playtest Schedule

    • Start: Friday, July 24, at 2:00 PM BST / 6:00 AM PDT
    • End: Monday, July 27, at 2:00 PM BST / 6:00 AM PDT

    New Map Preview: ??k Tô Airfield

    This weekend’s test introduces players to the ??k Tô Airfield, set during the historic November 1967 military offensive in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. Unlike dense jungle maps, ??k Tô features an open, artillery-scarred airstrip surrounded by fortified positions, villages, and open terrain, demanding tight squad coordination, long-range armoured combat, and aggressive tactical movement.

    How to Join the Playtest

    Joining the battle is quick and easy across all platforms:

    • PC (Steam): Head over to the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam store page on Steam, click “Request Access” under the playtest module, download the playtest client, and jump straight in!
    • PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S: Search for “Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Playtest” directly on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Games Store, download the standalone application, and boot up. (Note: An active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription is required to play online).

    Ready Your Squad!

    Whether you’re catching up on the latest developer insights in The Command Post or jumping into firefights at ??k Tô Airfield with crossplay friends, this weekend promises non-stop action.

    Have you tried out the playtest yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #HellLetLoose #HellLetLooseVietnam #Team17 #ExpressionGames #GamingNews #FPS #Crossplay #Playtest #PCGaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #TechMash

  • Into the Woods: Team17’s Silver Pines Blends Lynchian Dread with Classic Survival Horror

    Into the Woods: Team17’s Silver Pines Blends Lynchian Dread with Classic Survival Horror

    Looking for your next dark gaming obsession? Publisher Team17 and developer Wych Elm have officially dropped a release date, and a playable Steam demo for Silver Pines—and it looks beautifully disturbing.

    Stepping into the shoes of private investigator Red Walker, you’re summoned to a rundown, half-abandoned American town to “Find Eddie Velvet.” What follows is a gorgeous, 2.5D dreamscape full of hand-painted, rotoscoped animations, Neo-noir vibes, and an oppressive, David Lynch-style atmosphere.

    But don’t let the striking art style fool you. This is a love letter to classic, unforgiving survival horror mixed with Metroidvania-style exploration. You’ll need to solve complex puzzles, deal with a highly suspicious local populace, and strictly manage scarce inventory space—because every bullet and medicine bottle counts when you’re fighting (or desperately evading) nightmarish terrors.

    Mark your calendars: the descent into darkness begins on October 8, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Can’t wait until Autumn? Head over to Steam right now to check out the brand-new demo!

    Source – https://www.silverpinesgame.com/

    #SilverPines #Team17 #SurvivalHorror #IndieGames #GamingNews

  • Rhythm Meets Tactics: Wardrum is Now Available on Steam!

    Rhythm Meets Tactics: Wardrum is Now Available on Steam!

    If you’ve ever wished your tactical RPGs had a bit more “thump,” then today is your lucky day. Wardrum, the highly anticipated tactical rhythm roguelite from Mopeful Games (the team behind Fashion Police Squad) and publisher Team17, has officially marched onto Steam!

    In a world where “off-beat magic” has corrupted the land, it’s up to you to lead a band of warriors and sync your strategy to the primal beat of the tribal wardrum. It’s a genre-bending mix that feels like a modern, darker evolution of the Patapon spirit, blended with deep turn-based grid combat.

    Keep the Beat, Save the Land

    The gameplay in Wardrum is all about precision. Every move—from basic attacks to powerful spells—requires you to follow specific rhythm patterns.

    • Tactical Rhythm Combat: Plan your moves on a grid, then execute them in time with the music to maximise damage and unleash critical hits.
    • A Diverse Warband: Choose from characters like the Warrior, Assassin, and Summoner, each with unique rhythm patterns and branching ability paths.
    • Roguelite Progression: Every run is randomised with different biomes (forests, swamps, deserts), hazards, and weather effects like “Rhythmstorms” that can mess with your timing.
    • Custom Rhythm Chains: Collect Rhythm Stones during your journey to forge your own custom abilities at the forge.

    Not Just for Rhythm Pros

    Worried you have two left feet? Mopeful Games has included a range of accessibility options. You can adjust the rhythm difficulty to Easy Mode, which makes the timing windows more forgiving and less punishing for missed beats, allowing you to focus more on the tactical positioning.

    Check Out the Launch Trailer

    If you want to see the game in action (and hear those banging tribal tracks), check out the official launch trailer below:

    The Verdict: Wardrum is a refreshing take on the tactical genre. The combination of “one-more-run” roguelite addiction and the visceral satisfaction of landing a “Perfect” hit on the beat makes it a must-play for indie fans this May.

    You can grab Wardrum on Steam right now. Are you ready to find your groove?

    Find out more here – https://s.team/a/2680670

    #Wardrum #MopefulGames #Team17 #IndieGames #Steam #RhythmGame #TacticalRPG #GamingNews #Techmash

  • Golf With Your Friends 2 is coming this autumn

    Golf With Your Friends 2 is coming this autumn

    Ready your putters and prepare to lose some sleep (and possibly some friends). Team17 and Radical Forge have officially pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 indie phenomenon.

    Golf With Your Friends 2 is officially slated for a Fall 2026 release, and it’s bringing more than just a fresh coat of paint to the fairway.

    What’s New on the Green?

    The original Golf With Your Friends became a staple for chaotic Friday nights thanks to its 12-player lobbies and “anything goes” physics. The sequel looks to double down on that DNA while introducing several massive upgrades:

    • Chaos Mode: A brand-new mode designed for maximum unpredictability. Details are still being kept under wraps, but expect more power-ups and environmental hazards that turn a standard putt into a survival mission.
    • Level Editor 2.0: One of the biggest announcements is the revamped level editor. Not only are the tools more precise and powerful, but the editor is coming to consoles for the first time, featuring full cross-platform sharing.
    • New Courses & Mechanics: The game will launch with six brand-new courses, each featuring unique gameplay mechanics like gravity shifts and environmental traversal twists. We’ve already seen glimpses of a coastal Skate Park and a high-contrast Fire and Ice tundra.
    • Hole Explosions: A new cosmetic category! Now you can celebrate a clutch birdie with fiery blasts or confetti showers that erupt directly from the cup.
    • Free-to-Unlock Rewards: Moving away from confusing menus, GWYF2 introduces a transparent, 100% free reward system where you unlock hats, trails, and floaties simply by playing the game.

    Cross-Play & Platforms

    In a move that will please the entire community, full cross-platform multiplayer has been confirmed from day one. Whether you are on PC or the latest consoles, the 12-player lobbies will be more populated than ever.

    Confirmed Platforms:

    • PC (Steam)
    • PlayStation 5
    • Xbox Series X/S
    • Nintendo Switch 2

    Why the Wait?

    While the game was originally teased for a 2025 Early Access window, developer Radical Forge opted to skip the Early Access phase entirely. The extra development time is being used to ensure a polished, “feature-complete” launch across all platforms simultaneously.

    “We’ve doubled down on everything that made the original a favorite… this is the only sane choice in crazy golf!” — Team17 Statement

    The TechMash Verdict

    If the first game was about testing friendships, the sequel seems intent on breaking them entirely. With the move to a more robust engine and the inclusion of the Level Editor on consoles, Golf With Your Friends 2 is shaping up to be the definitive party game of 2026.

    Stay tuned to TechMash.co.uk for more updates as we approach the Fall 2026 tee-off!

    Will you be the one sinking the hole-in-one, or the one resetting your ball for the tenth time? Let us know in the comments!

    Find out more here – https://www.gwyf.golf

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