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Star Wars: Galactic Racer hands-on preview - this is not just podracingStar Wars: Galactic Racer is an upcoming arcade racing game from Fuse Games, aiming to revive the genre with a Star Wars twist. The game features a roguelite campaign structure, deep vehicle customization, and combines various vehicle types, including podracers, in races. It is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, published by Secret Mode.
It’s coming home – Nutmeg gets free League Cup update with Gaffer Mode and World Championship matchesSecret Mode has released a free update for its retro football management deckbuilder NUTMEG!, adding the League Cup (Egg Cup), World Championship matches, and Gaffer Mode. The update introduces new challenges and scenarios, including historical and "what if" international fixtures, and enhances team selection control. NUTMEG! is available on Steam and was released in March 2026.- SCORE A BARGAIN WITH THE FOOTBALL FIESTA SALE ON STEAM!The Steam Football Fiesta sale is offering discounts of up to 90% on over 60 football-related games. The sale, presented by independent publisher Secret Mode, includes titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Football Manager 2026. It began on June 11th and will run for two weeks.
- FREE NUTMEG! UPDATE ADDS LEAGUE CUP, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES, GAFFER MODE, AND MORESecret Mode announced a free content update for the football management simulation game NUTMEG!, launching on June 11. The update introduces a League Cup, World Championship matches with historical and 'what if' scenarios, and a new Gaffer Mode that increases difficulty and financial management. The game, developed by Sumo Digital Academy and Sumo Sheffield, combines deckbuilding mechanics with a 20-year career mode set in the 1980s and 90s.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and ExplainedSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.- Star Wars: Galactic Racer™ explores bitter rivalries at Summer Game FestStar Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, received a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer showcased the game's runs-based story campaign, rivalries between characters Kestar Bool and Shade, and a new location called Derven Acos. The game is set to release on October 6th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. New games like Crossfire and gen Atlas were revealed, alongside sequels such as Guild Wars 3 and Lords of the Fallen II. Expansions for Mafia: The Old Country and new titles like Resident Evil Veronica and Gundam Rogue Orbit were also announced.
September becomes a pile-up as publishers swerve to avoid GTA 6 | OpinionThe upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026 has caused a significant reshuffling of other major game launch dates, with many publishers opting for a crowded September release window to avoid direct competition. This clustering of high-profile titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword creates a commercial 'bloodbath' for consumers and publishers alike, as games are expensive and time-consuming, leading most players to purchase and focus on one title at a time.
"We're always on the hunt for new content" – Secret Mode on the surprise acquisition of Chained TogetherSecret Mode has acquired the viral co-op platformer Chained Together from Anegar Games, with backing from Emona Capital. CEO Ed Blincoe stated that acquisitions are a core pillar of their strategy, alongside signing new titles. The publisher plans to bring in a new development team to expand content for Chained Together and is also continuing its support for the previously acquired game, Escape the Backrooms.- Chained Together links up with Secret Mode for future developmentPublisher Secret Mode has partnered with Anegar Games for the continued development and support of the viral co-op platformer Chained Together. The game, which has sold over 10 million copies on PC, challenges up to four players to ascend through treacherous environments. Secret Mode, an independent publisher that has previously supported titles like Escape the Backrooms, will bring new development partners to the project.
- Escape the Backrooms available now on Xbox Series X|S and PS5The co-op horror game Escape the Backrooms is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, featuring cross-platform play with PC. Priced at $12.99, the game offers over 30 levels of exploration and survival against terrifying entities. It is also available on various Xbox Game Pass tiers.
Steam Week in Review: 4 Backrooms games released on Steam last week, joining a list of over 500 cash-ins, parodies and…The release of a Backrooms movie has coincided with a modest influx of four new Backrooms-themed games on Steam, adding to a library of over 500 titles. While many are low-effort cash grabs, some like Escape the Backrooms, Inside the Backrooms, The Complex: Expedition, and Within the Backrooms offer more engaging experiences. Steam's top sellers list includes titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Counter-Strike 2, with Paralives showing strong interest in the life simulation genre.
Escape the Backrooms console ports now availablePublisher Secret Mode and developers Fancy Games and Blackbird Interactive have released console versions of Escape the Backrooms for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The horror game, previously available on PC, features over 30 unique levels, co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players, and proximity voice chat.
Escape The Backrooms – One Of PC’s Biggest Horror Hits Joins Game PassEscape The Backrooms, a popular PC horror game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and is available on day one for Game Pass subscribers. The game features over 30 levels inspired by the Backrooms internet phenomenon and supports up to four-player online co-op with cross-platform play.- Make Way DLC and Free WeekendA new Legends Pack DLC is now available for the arcade racing game Make Way, developed by Ice BEAM and published by Secret Mode. The DLC is available for PC and consoles, with the PC version accessible on Steam. The article also mentions a free weekend event for the game.
- Make Way adds more chaos with massive free update and nostalgic paid DLCMake Way has received a major free update called World Tour, adding eight new vehicles and significant online multiplayer enhancements. Additionally, a paid DLC, the Legends Pack, introduces ten more vehicles, bringing the total to 52. The party racer is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Make Way Expands The Chaos With World Tour Update And Legends Pack DLCThe chaotic party racer Make Way has received a major content update with the free World Tour expansion and the paid Legends Pack DLC. The update adds eight new vehicles and three maps, while the DLC introduces ten additional vehicles, expanding the total to 52. New Team Mode and multiplayer improvements are also included across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Everything is Crab reviewEverything is Crab is an action roguelike inspired by Spore's creature phase, offering a unique take on the genre with its focus on ecosystem and evolution. While praised for its creativity and visual representation of creature mutations, the game suffers from overly frequent leveling-up interruptions and slow meta-progression, making it feel more like a novelty than a long-term obsession.- Everything is Crab reveals its final form todayThe evolutionary roguelite Everything is Crab has been released today on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Developed by Odd Dreams Digital and published by Secret Mode, the game allows players to control an amorphous blob named Darwin and evolve its form through over 100 evolutions and 20 specializations. Players can choose various playstyles, from aggressive to pacifist, and face off against boss monsters in diverse environments.
NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager VIDEO ReviewNutmeg! is a deckbuilding management game that aims to be an accessible entry point into the genre. Players manage a soccer team, aiming for championships while handling marketing, player trades, and staff hiring. The game simplifies complex management mechanics but suffers from a lack of transparency in its tutorial and strategic depth, making some choices feel arbitrary.