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  • Light the Beacons! ‘The Gate Must Stand’ Launches on Steam

    Light the Beacons! ‘The Gate Must Stand’ Launches on Steam

    Dark fantasy fans and strategy tacticians, unite! Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games have officially joined forces to unleash The Gate Must Stand onto PC via Steam. Developed by Senmu Studio, this highly anticipated indie title drops players right into the final, desperate defence of the fallen Kingdom of Belrak.

    If you love the chaotic pressure of Survivors-likes, the tactical depth of Tower Defence, and the addictive loop of Action Roguelites, this is the blend you’ve been waiting for.

    Hold the Line Against Impossible Odds

    In The Gate Must Stand, the continent has fallen, the demonic invasion is at your doorstep, and you are the city of Belrak’s absolute last line of defence.

    Unlike traditional tower defence games, where you safely manage lines from a bird’s-eye view, this game puts you right in the thick of the meat grinder. You will control a powerful hero, fighting hand-to-hand alongside your forces to defend a single, critical chokepoint: the city gate.

    Your allies can fall, revive, and regroup, but remember: if the gate falls, it’s game over.

    “Heroes can fall, but the gate must stand.”

    Key Features At A Glance

    • Four Unique Heroes: Take control of diverse archetypes, from savage berserkers to devastating spellcasters, each featuring entirely distinct combat styles.
    • Insane Build Variety: Experiment with 149 Hero Skills and 150 Follower Skills to unlock massive, battlefield-clearing synergies.
    • Evolving Armies: Recruit from 19 base followers and use hard-won demonic relics to mutate them into 38 terrifying Ultimate Forms.
    • Apocalyptic Boss Fights: Face off against brutal demonic bosses every 5 minutes. Defeat them to claim game-changing perks—if you survive.
    • True Roguelite Progression: When your defence inevitably crumbles, use your blood-stained experience to purchase permanent meta-upgrades and fortify your next run.

    Out Now with an Introductory Discount!

    The Gate Must Stand is officially live on Steam for a base price of $9.99 / £8.50. To celebrate the launch, Yogscast and Gamersky are offering a 30% introductory discount, making it the perfect time to grab your sword and rally the troops on a budget. Special bundle deals are also available if you want to pair it with other indie strategic hits!

    Will you adapt, conquer, and keep the horrors at bay? Or will your defences collapse into panic and fire? Head over to Steam, grab your copy, and find out if you have what it takes to make the stand.

    Find out more here

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  • More info on Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times

    More info on Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times

    Whether you’re a fan of mind-bending puzzles or just love a protagonist with a bit of a temper, the latest story trailer for Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is something you need to see. Released just ahead of its March 12, 2026 launch, this final deep dive gives us a haunting yet humorous look at why the world has gone quiet—and why our hero, Rhell, is the one stuck fixing it.

    Developed by SlugGlove and published by Yogscast Games, this semi-open world adventure is shaping up to be one of the most creative indies of the year.

    A World with Only 12 People Left

    The trailer sets a lonely, mysterious tone: Everyone has vanished. Well, almost everyone. Only 12 people remain in a world filled with empty towns and ancient, crumbling ruins.

    You play as Rhell, a “loud-mouthed, hot-headed mage” who isn’t exactly thrilled about the situation. Unlike many RPG heroes who start out as paragons of virtue, Rhell begins her journey brash and guarded. The trailer emphasises that her personality is a “work in progress”—as you interact with the remaining survivors, your choices will determine if she softens into a genuine hero or remains the sarcastic cynic she started as.

    Magic Without the Rulebook

    What makes Rhell stand out isn’t just the story, but the sheer insanity of its spell-casting system. The trailer showcases the rune-based magic, which features:

    40 Unique Runes: Combine keywords to create spells on the fly.

    102 Million Combinations: From turning yourself into a giant snowball to animating a rock to act as a “pet car,” the solutions are limited only by your imagination.

    Player-Driven Solutions: Every puzzle has multiple ways to be solved. If you need to hold down two switches, but you’re alone? Create a doppelganger and turn them into a puddle of goo to keep the weight on the button.

    “The system is built to reward experimentation and creativity rather than forcing players to memorise spell formulae.” — Alice Jarratt, Creator at SlugGlove

    Exploration Across 9 Distinct Zones

    The trailer also gives us a sweeping look at the game’s cel-shaded art style, which feels like a playable comic book. We caught glimpses of:

    Flooded libraries and underwater cities.

    Volcanic factories and crystal caves.

    Hidden lore fragments that piece together the “catastrophe” that cleared out the population.

    Release Date & Platforms

    Mark your calendars: Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times officially launches on March 12, 2026.

    While the primary focus is the Steam (PC) release, the game is also slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Linux. If you can’t wait that long, there is currently a free demo available on Steam that lets you try out the rune-crafting for yourself.

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/GL98H

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  • Stray Path an adventure and strategy game

    Stray Path an adventure and strategy game

    For gamers who are looking for something a bit different, there is the Stray Path game where players will need to use tactics and skills in order to win over this adventure and strategy game. Using the back alleys and other routes to start a journey that will take them through forests and unused paths, at every turn there could be a danger, but this path must be taken. The Stray Path game will be launching on Steam on the 6th of February.

    To find out more about the Stray Path game go to the official game website here https://www.yogscast.games/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/kL7xg

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  • Border Pioneer the city-builder and tower defence game

    Border Pioneer the city-builder and tower defence game

    This is the Border Pioneer game that brings us a lovely mix-up of city-building and tower defence, build your city and see how it is before others come along to try and take it from you, These games are brilliant fun and with it’s retro look and modern feel it offers players everything from a classic game and more. The Border Pioneer game will be launching on the 6th of February on Steam.

    To find out more about the Border Pioneer game go to the official game website here https://www.yogscast.games/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/uezTe

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