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Sign up for the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PC Playtest
Expression Games and Team17 have announced an upcoming PC playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a historical shooter set during the Vietnam War. The game will feature large-scale 50v50 battles across six maps, with new additions like helicopters and patrol boats. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this year.
A RAGING RHYTHMSTORM WILL SOON UNLEASH AS WARDRUM LAUNCHES MAY 7TH
Wardrum, a tactical rhythm roguelite developed by Mopeful Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to launch on May 7th for PC. A new demo is available now, allowing players to experience the game's blend of turn-based tactics and rhythm-based combat.
ENDIX Digital Gaming Expo Returns to Steam & Epic in May
The ENDIX Digital Gaming Expo is returning in May, launching for the first time on Steam and Epic Games Store. Built in Unreal Engine, the interactive expo aims to be accessible to everyone, regardless of cost or location, featuring booths from publishers like THQ Nordic, Team17, and 505 Games. A dedicated horror showcase called Theatrum Obscurum and Alienware-sponsored mini-games will also be featured.
Sintopia Released
Sintopia, a management simulation game where players run Hell, has been released on PC via Steam. The game is developed by Piraknights Games and published by Team17.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PC playtest signups are now open
Team17 and Expression Games have opened PC playtest signups for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. The upcoming expansion features intense jungle warfare with historically accurate weapons and vehicles, including new US aerial units and NVA tunnel networks. Players can register for the playtest via a provided form or QR code.
Wardrum launches May 7
The roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum is set to launch on May 7 for PC via Steam. The game is published by Team17.
THE GATES TO HELLS INFERNAL BOWELS ARE OPEN AS SINTOPIA IS OUT NOW
Sintopia, a darkly comedic strategy and management simulation game, has been released by Team17 and Piraknights Games. Players manage a dysfunctional punishment facility in Hell, balancing bureaucracy with sinner "re-education" and business optimization. The game features campaign and challenge modes with multiple difficulty settings and is available on PC.
Sintopia Review – Team17’s Chaotic Simulation Experiment | Invision Game Community
Sintopia is a management and god game where players manage Hell by overseeing sinners, extracting profit, and balancing life, death, and resurrection across two worlds. While the game features a charming and humorous presentation with a unique concept, its potential is undermined by pacing issues, confusing mechanics, and insufficient guidance, particularly in its tutorial and resource management systems. Despite these flaws, the game runs smoothly on PC with a fitting soundtrack and visuals, offering a unique experience for fans of quirky simulation titles.
GOBLIN CLEANUP DROPS THE “RUNED IT!” UPDATE
Goblin Cleanup, currently in Early Access on PC, has released its 'Runed It!' update, introducing a new Rune System for strategic customization, Kickstarter-backed cosmetics, and mimic recoloring. The update went live on April 6, 2026, coinciding with a 25% discount on the game. Developer Crisalu Games also provided an update on the roadmap, stating that the Boss Level is still in development and will be released soon.
As ex-Helldivers 2 devs prepare to launch a Resident Evil-inspired horror game, they reminisce on their past Metroidvania that was too "happy": "'I need to get to blow someone's head off with a shotgun in the next game'"
Former Helldivers 2 developers, who previously worked on the Metroidvania Yoku's Island Express, are developing a new horror game called Silver Pines. The developers expressed a desire to move from the cheerful aesthetic of their previous work to something more violent and horror-inspired, drawing parallels to Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
Acclaimed 2023 PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PS Store
The 2023 adventure game Killer Frequency is available for under $5 on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time deal ending April 9. This cross-buy title for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 normally costs $24.99. The horror comedy game tasks players with solving puzzles to save callers from a serial killer in 1987.
SWORN Co-op Review [Co-Optimus]
SWORN offers a great cooperative experience, though it doesn't match Hades in length and depth. The game, developed by Windwalk Games and published by Team17, takes a clever approach by adding co-op to the roguelike genre, inspired by the success of Hades.
SWORN Co-op Review [Co-Optimus]
SWORN, developed by Team17 and Windwalk Games, offers a cooperative experience inspired by the success of Hades. While it may not match Hades in depth, it provides a strong multiplayer component, similar to TMNT: Splintered Fate from Super Evil Megacorp.
Alien Breed as a demake demo for the ZX Spectrum 128k looks seriously cool
A demake demo of the 1991 Amiga shooter Alien Breed has been released for the ZX Spectrum 128k, aiming to replicate the fast, fluid gameplay of the original. Developed using the Ringo-8 engine, this adaptation focuses on delivering a full-screen scrolling experience for the 8-bit platform. The project is a loose adaptation rather than a direct port, capturing the sci-fi atmosphere of the classic title.
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: 'I think that game would have been really special'
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator and founder of Strange Scaffold, discusses the games installed on his PC. He highlights Warframe as a live-service game he'll never uninstall due to its evolving nature and respect for player time, and expresses a desire for an Outriders 2, praising the original for its flawed charm. Nelson Jr also shares his appreciation for older titles like Cultic and Blood: Fresh Supply, emphasizing the importance of understanding game history.
Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D publisher Headup Games
Reforged Studios has acquired Headup Games, the publisher of Super Meat Boy Forever, in a strategic move to bolster its publishing platform. Headup's founder, Dieter Schoeller, has been appointed chief publishing officer at Reforged. The acquisition aims to support independent studios without job losses. Separately, Everplay (formerly Team17 Group) reported flat revenue but a 10% increase in gross profit for 2025, driven by new releases and back catalogue performance.
"They wouldn't look at any game that was less than £50 million" Why Tencent's all-in strategy didn't suit Bulkhead
Bulkhead, a studio acquired by Tencent via Splash Damage, found the parent company's demand for games with budgets over £50 million unsuited to their development style. Despite initial success with Battalion 1944 and pitching the PC shooter Wardogs, Tencent's scale led to Bulkhead spinning out into a new holding company, Super Media Group, with Team17 and Hiro Capital. The studio is now focused on Wardogs, aiming for a sustainable player base rather than massive AAA success.
Team17 parent company Everplay reports 10% profit increase in 2025
Everplay, the parent company of Team17, reported a 10% increase in gross profit to £76.3 million for its 2025 fiscal year, despite flat revenue of £166 million. The company attributed the profit growth to a shift away from low-margin physical game distribution, with new releases boosting revenue by 80% and the back catalogue contributing significantly. CEO Mikkel Weider expressed confidence in future profitable growth, citing a strong lineup of new releases and acquisitions for FY 2026.
Sintopia Launches April 16 – Become Hell’s New Administrator! | Invision Game Community
Sintopia, a city-building and God-game hybrid developed by Piraknights Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 16th. Players will take on the role of an administrator managing Hell, making decisions that impact the fate of various realms and facing off against the seven deadly sins.
HOT ‘N’ FIERY GOD-SIM MANAGEMENT SINTOPIA WILL RELEASE APRIL 16TH
Sintopia, a god-building and management simulation game developed by Piraknights Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to release on April 16th for PC. The game allows players to manage hell as an administrator, re-educating sinners and influencing the Overworld with spells. It features a fully voiced campaign with multiple difficulty settings and a sandbox mode.