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Far Far West is a surprise hit on Steam, but its players have one demand: A yeehaw button
Far Far West, a co-op robot cowboy shooter from French studio Evil Raptor, has become a surprise hit on Steam, selling 250,000 units in its first 48 hours of early access. While players praise its co-op gameplay, comparing it to Deep Rock Galactic and Helldivers, the community's primary demand is the addition of a 'yeehaw' button for added camaraderie and expression.
Far Far West is Steam's latest indie success story, racking up 250,000 sales and a 97% rating in just two days
Far Far West, an extraction shooter with a fantasy Old West theme developed by Evil Raptor, has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 250,000 copies and earning a 97% positive rating within its first two days. The game supports up to four-player co-op and features a blend of cowboy weaponry and elemental magic. Currently in Early Access with a launch discount, its price is expected to increase upon full release.
I'm having to completely retrain my muscle memory in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor after 150 hours, because the new class they've added is just a dwarf in a car
The Heavy Duty expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor introduces the Demolisher class, which controls like a car, fundamentally changing gameplay after 150 hours. The expansion also adds the Glacial Strata biome and the new Egg Hunt mode, offering fresh strategic challenges and a frantic final sprint. A free patch includes an endless mode, expanded weapon systems, and new mastery milestones.
Witness The Birth Of A New Gaming Genre This Week
Over 150 developers are collaborating to establish "Fake OS" games as a new genre, simulating operating systems and desktops to tell stories. A week-long sale on Steam featuring these games runs from April 27 to May 4, with a live showcase called InterfaceX hosted by Lucy James and Kurt Indovina on May 2.
Is Valorant Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Valorant exhibits high rates of player harassment, particularly through voice chat, with 79% of players reporting such experiences in 2021. Despite this, Riot Games has implemented sophisticated voice moderation systems and strict enforcement measures, leading to a higher community safety score than raw harassment data might suggest. The article analyzes the structural reasons for toxicity, Riot's mitigation efforts, and suggests strategies for players to reduce their exposure.
30-Minute Gaming Session: 12 Games That Respect Time | TAG
This guide highlights 12 video games designed for short play sessions, catering to busy adults who can only dedicate around 30 minutes to gaming. It features titles like Balatro, Vampire Survivors, Hades II, and Rocket League, emphasizing games with natural stopping points, quick progression, and autosave features. The article also discusses what makes a game 'time-respecting' and provides recommendations for different time constraints and play styles.
Board Games for Video Gamers: Tabletop That Feels Like Your Favorite Games
This guide matches board games to popular video game genres, suggesting titles like Slay the Spire: The Board Game for roguelike fans and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for action RPG players. It emphasizes that many board games offer similar strategic depth and satisfying loops to video games, often with a lower time commitment and a unique social element.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor's upcoming DLC is bringing back the original's seasonally appropriate Egg Hunt mode
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is adding a new 'Heavy Duty' expansion later this month, which will include the return of the original game's 'Egg Hunt' mission type. This new version will feature a star-shaped collection pattern where players gather alien eggs and deliver them to a central cargo pod, culminating in a boss fight. The DLC is set to release on April 30th.
After Peak's Success, Its Devs Face Burnout and Big Decisions
This article examines the challenges faced by indie developers after achieving unexpected success, using examples like Aggro Crab's Peak and Kinetic Games' Phasmophobia. It highlights how sudden popularity can lead to burnout and pressure to meet player expectations for ongoing content, often diverging from the developers' original vision and resources.
Women and LGBTQ+ Gamers Get the Worst of Online Toxicity. The Data Proves It.
Data indicates that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black gamers, and Jewish gamers experience disproportionately high rates of identity-based harassment in online gaming environments. While AI moderation tools are improving, they struggle to address coordinated, multi-platform harassment campaigns, leading to players avoiding games and the industry losing diverse talent. Games like Final Fantasy XIV and Deep Rock Galactic are highlighted for fostering more inclusive communities through design and active community management.
Introducing the TAG Community Safety Score: Rating Games on What Actually Matters
The TAG Community Safety Score has been introduced to evaluate multiplayer games based on their community safety infrastructure, including moderation, transparency, and player controls, rather than just traditional game quality metrics. The article details the scoring methodology across eight dimensions and provides initial scores for eight major titles, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in their approaches to online safety and player well-being.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion Next Month
Funday Games has announced the upcoming "Heavy Duty Expansion" for their auto-shooter spinoff, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. The expansion is set to release next month and will require ownership of the base game.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting an expansion that introduces the series' first ever new class, and it’s a dwarf driving a weaponised bulldozer that flattens terrain and enemies alike
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is receiving a new expansion called Heavy Duty, which introduces the Demolisher, the series' first new class, featuring a weaponized bulldozer. The expansion will also add 10 new weapons and two unannounced features. Heavy Duty is set to release on April 30th, with the base game currently available at a discount.
QPAD Mark Model 3 gaming mouse review: cute screen, but a middling mouse
The QPAD Mark Model 3 gaming mouse features a unique small screen for displaying information like battery life and DPI settings, which is its standout feature. However, the mouse itself is considered middling, with a creaky left button and loud mechanical switches, failing to impress compared to other wireless ultralight options.
Ghost Ship Games announce the early access release date for Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
Ghost Ship Games and Coffee Stain have announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch in Early Access on May 20. This co-op roguelike spin-off of Deep Rock Galactic will feature progression-based upgrades and rewards. A playtest is also available for players to sign up for on Steam.
Roguelite spin-off shooter Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core arrives in May
Ghost Ship Publishing and Coffee Stain Publishing announced that the roguelite spin-off Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch in Early Access on May 20th. Players will take on the role of elite dwarven security personnel called Reclaimers, utilizing unique classes and upgrading gear as they progress through a core roguelite loop.
Roguelite spin-off Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core digs up an Early Access release date
Ghost Ship Games announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch into Steam Early Access on May 20, 2026. This roguelite spin-off features five playable classes and a new roguelite loop. Additionally, the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor expansion, Heavy Duty, is set to release on April 30.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
Least Toxic Online Games for Adults in 2026
This article discusses online multiplayer games that are less likely to expose players to toxic behavior, focusing on community culture, game structure, moderation, and anonymity. It highlights games like Deep Rock Galactic, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe as examples of well-designed environments that foster positive player interactions, while also advising on self-protection strategies applicable to any game.
The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now
This guide highlights the best co-op games available now, featuring a wide range of genres and platforms. It emphasizes the unique social enjoyment and replayability that cooperative gameplay offers, distinguishing itself from single-player experiences by focusing on current, widely accessible titles rather than an all-time ranking.