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  • Cluck Around and Find Out: Chickenauts Hits Early Access This March

    Cluck Around and Find Out: Chickenauts Hits Early Access This March

    If you’ve ever looked at a chicken and thought, “This bird needs more lasers and a genetic makeover,” then today is your lucky day. Developers SneakyBox and Kautki Cave, alongside publisher Untold Tales, have finally cracked the egg on the big secret: Chickenauts is launching into Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026.

    This indie action roguelite has been nesting on wishlists for a while, and the latest trailer confirms that we’re about to take the fight to the stars—one mutated wing at a time.

    The Mission: Poultry Revenge

    The premise is as delightfully absurd as the title suggests. Alien invaders have descended upon your farm and abducted your beloved flock for “science.” Naturally, you aren’t going to let that slide. You’ll storm a massive, randomised alien mothership to rescue your birds, but there’s a twist: the aliens’ genetic experiments have turned your chickens into lethal, mutated companions of mass destruction.

    What Makes Chickenauts “Egg-ceptional”?

    Chickenauts isn’t just another twin-stick shooter. It’s built around a companion-based system where your rescued flock becomes your primary firepower. Here is what to expect when you board the mothership:

    • Bite-Sized Chaos: The devs are prioritising “fun-per-minute.” Most rooms take under 60 seconds to clear, making it perfect for quick sessions or “just one more run” marathons.
    • Pop-Culture Poultry: Your companions are inspired by iconic figures from movies and games. You aren’t just fighting with chickens; you’re fighting with feathered legends.
    • Stackable Mutations: As you progress, you can stack randomised abilities to create game-breaking combinations. Think $Mutated Chicken + Laser Eyes + Explosive Eggs = Absolute Mayhem$.
    • Persistent Progression: While the runs are randomised, your progress isn’t. Collected eggs, unlocked weapons, and permanent upgrades carry over, ensuring you’re stronger every time you step out of the coop.

    Early Access Details

    The move to Early Access is all about community feedback. The developers have expressed a desire to fine-tune the “fun-per-minute” ratio and expand the “menu” of mutations and enemies based on how players actually play.

    “We want to make sure that the way we expand the game is tailored to our community’s tastes. Join us now to make sure the vision stays true, but with even more special flavors!” — The Chickenauts Team

    FeatureDetails
    Release DateMarch 5, 2026
    PlatformPC (Steam)
    DeveloperSneakyBox, Kautki Cave
    PublisherUntold Tales

    Why You Should Care

    In a sea of roguelites, Chickenauts stands out with its vibrant art style, quirky humour, and a focus on companion synergy. If you’re a fan of Enter the Gungeon or Ak-xolotl, this should be high on your radar.

    Chickenauts is available to wishlist on Steam right now. Prepare yourself—the clucking is getting closer.

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/bHlPj

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  • Buzzing onto Consoles: A Look at Bee Simulator: The Hive

    Buzzing onto Consoles: A Look at Bee Simulator: The Hive

    Get ready to see the world from a brand-new, tiny perspective! Bee Simulator: The Hive is soaring onto PlayStation (PS4/PS5), Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2025, bringing the expanded, bee-utiful adventure to console players everywhere.

    The original Bee Simulator charmed players with its unique concept, blending education with arcade-style fun. Now, with the addition of The Hive expansion, this console release is set to deliver the most comprehensive and engaging bee experience yet.

    What’s New in The Hive?

    The console version isn’t just a simple port of the 2019 original; it’s the full “The Hive” package, significantly building upon the base game.

    • Build Your Own Colony: The biggest new feature is the ability to build and customise your very own sprawling beehive! This adds a layer of resource management and creativity, allowing you to gather materials and unlock various structures to create a thriving home for your swarm.
    • Expanded Exploration: The semi-open world, inspired by New York’s Central Park, is yours to explore. Fly past giant humans, interact with animals in the zoo, and discover secrets tucked away in picnic grounds and botanical gardens.
    • New Mechanics and Mini-Games: The expansion introduces fresh challenges, including new mini-games, dynamic exploration using wind tunnels and jet streams, and an enhanced “Bee Vision” to help you locate resources and outposts.

    Gameplay: An Adventure on Tiny Wings

    At its heart, Bee Simulator: The Hive is an action-adventure with a heartfelt story. You play as a diligent worker bee tasked with protecting your hive from looming danger.

    • Core Loop: The gameplay revolves around flying, collecting pollen (crucial for hive survival), and engaging in various bee-related tasks.
    • A Mix of Challenges: You’ll take part in high-speed races through checkpoints, perform bee dances to communicate, and engage in rhythmic combat sequences to defend your colony from wasps and hornets.
    • Split-Screen Multiplayer: Perfect for families and friends! The game features a robust split-screen co-op mode, supporting up to four players for both cooperative and competitive maps.

    Education Wrapped in Entertainment

    One of the game’s most commendable features is its subtle, yet effective, educational component. Throughout your journey and on loading screens, you’ll encounter facts about bees, their behaviours, and their critical role in our ecosystem. It’s a wonderful way to introduce younger players (and remind older ones) about the importance of these tiny creatures.

    The beautiful, peaceful soundtrack—composed by Miko?aj Stroi?ski (known for his work on The Witcher 3)—perfectly complements the tranquil, natural environment, making your exploration truly immersive.

    The Console Experience: Worth the Buzz?

    Reviews for the original Bee Simulator were mixed, often praising the charm, educational value, and unique perspective, but sometimes noting repetitive gameplay and tricky controls, particularly on the Nintendo Switch port of the original.

    The Hive expansion and the move to newer console generations (PS5, Xbox Series X|S optimisation) suggest an effort to refine the experience. The new hive-building feature adds much-needed longevity and depth beyond the short main story.

    • For the Family: If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly game with a positive message, the split-screen co-op and gentle atmosphere make this a fantastic choice.
    • For Sim Fans: Those who enjoy niche simulation or chill, exploration-focused games will likely find a lot to love in buzzing around the vast Central Park map.

    If the developers have polished the flight controls that sometimes hampered the initial release, Bee Simulator: The Hive could be a sweet success on console. Get ready to embark on a big adventure as one of the world’s tiniest heroes!

    Bee Simulator: The Hive – https://varsav.com/en/

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  • Gloomy Eyes is out now on consoles and PC

    Gloomy Eyes is out now on consoles and PC

    Gloomy Eyes is a new “cosy horror” puzzle adventure game that was just released today, September 12, 2025. It’s available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

    The game has a unique art style reminiscent of Tim Burton’s work, like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride. It tells the story of Gloomy, a zombie boy, and Nena, a human girl, who team up to bring sunlight back to a world of eternal night.

    Here’s what makes it stand out:

    • “Self-Co-op” Gameplay: You play by yourself, but you control both Gloomy and Nena, switching between them to solve puzzles. Each character has different abilities—Gloomy can lift heavy objects, while Nena can manipulate buttons and levers.
    • Diorama Worlds: The game’s levels are beautifully handcrafted, rotatable dioramas that you explore from different angles to find secrets and solve environmental puzzles.
    • No Jump Scares: The game is more enchanting than frightening, focusing on a whimsical, storybook-like atmosphere and a heartwarming tale of forbidden friendship.

    It’s worth noting that a VR version of Gloomy Eyes was released back in 2020. This new version, however, is a full-fledged video game with expanded gameplay and a new story.

    Gloomy Eyes https://store.epicgames.com/fr/p/gloomy-eyes-b02b21

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  • Flame Keeper will be available for PS5 soon

    Flame Keeper will be available for PS5 soon

    In the Flame Keeper game, players take on the role of a piece of burning coal, its flame is life and there is a balance to keep in order to stay alive. There are monsters to fight and tactics will play a big part in getting through this game. Flame Keeper is coming to PlayStation 5 on the 25th of July.

    To find out more about the Flame Keeper game, go to the official game website here https://www.flame-keeper.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/joBly

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  • Rail Route 101 Gameplay Overview Trailer

    Rail Route 101 Gameplay Overview Trailer

    Anyone who has ever wanted to drive a train or even run an entire railway will love the Rail Route 101 game, as it comes to the Nintendo Switch game console. So players will be able to design and build a railway empire while on the train to work, maybe to one of the cities featured in the game. This is a must for all railway enthusiasts. Rail Route 101 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on the 20th of June.

    To find out more about the Rail Route 101 game, go to the games page on Nintendo here https://shorturl.at/CR0VM

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