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Usher Blistering Treaties in The King is Watching’s ‘Shifting Sands’ Update, Available NowThe roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its 'Shifting Sands' update, adding new desert maps, enemies like the Monkey King and Matriarch of Dragons, and a new Fennec race. The update introduces a Free Reign mode with over 40 Danger Modifiers for customizable challenges and rewards, alongside a reworked Endless Mode and an improved tutorial. The update is available now for free on PC via Steam.- GRILL BURGERS & ESCAPE A FAST FOOD NIGHTMARE IN HAPPY’S HUMBLE BURGATORY, A NEW CO-OP COOKING HORROR GAME COMING TO STEAM JULY 16tinyBuild and Scythe Studios announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a new co-op cooking horror game for up to four players, launching on PC via Steam on July 16. The game combines chaotic cooking mechanics with horror elements, where players must grill burgers and serve customers while avoiding a monstrous mascot. The original Happy's Humble Burger Farm is also available for free on Steam for a limited time to celebrate the announcement.
"The game and all of you deserve a proper launch": Dev delays extraction shooter the day before release and hits the emergency Early Access button after Steam players break the serversDevelopers Hologryph and TowerHaus have delayed the launch of their extraction shooter, Sand: Raiders of Sophie, from its original June 10th release date to June 22nd for an Early Access launch. This decision was made after a server slam event revealed significant server infrastructure issues and player feedback indicated a need for closer community involvement in development.
One day before launch, extraction shooter Sand gets delayed again—oh, and it's an early access game now, tooThe PvPvE extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed again, with its launch now set for June 22. The game will now release into Early Access instead of a full launch, a decision made after player feedback from recent playtests like the Server Slam. The developer cited the need to involve the community more closely and address server stability issues as reasons for the shift.
SAND delayed at the last minute after overwhelming server slam successSAND: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed from its June 10th release to June 22nd for its Steam Early Access launch. The decision by developer Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild comes after a recent "Server Slam" event exposed significant server stability issues due to overwhelming player numbers. The studio will use the delay to improve infrastructure and plans another large-scale server test for June 15th.
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.- TINYBUILD UNVEILS NEW GAMEPLAY DEEP DIVE VIDEO FOR THE LIFT AT FUTURE GAMES SHOW’S SUMMER SHOWCASE tinyBuild and Fantastic Signals have premiered a new gameplay deep dive video for their upcoming supernatural handyman simulator, The Lift, at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. The video features studio director Ivan Slovtsov discussing the game's unique setting and tactile gameplay. The Lift is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with a closed playtest available on Steam starting June 14.
tinyBuild announces multiplayer crafting zombie survival game Last HarbortinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, a new open-world, multiplayer zombie survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Players will live on their boats, upgrading them as a mobile base while venturing ashore for resources and encountering other players. The game is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with no release date announced yet.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 AnnouncementsSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Last Harbor is a Survival Crafting Game With Persistent Multiplayer Coming to PC in 2027tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, an open-world multiplayer survival crafting game set to launch on PC in 2027. The game features a unique boat-based base that players must maintain while exploring a zombie-infested world. Interactions with other players can be cooperative or lethal due to resource scarcity, though PvP is discouraged by the risk of attracting large zombie hordes.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
ReStory Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Indie Live ExpotinyBuild and developer Mandragora released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming simulator, ReStory, during the Indie Live Expo. The game, set in early 2000s Japan, features players repairing retro electronics while uncovering customer stories. ReStory is planned for a 2026 release on Steam, with a playtest available now.- tinyBuild Reveals Pair of New Trailers at INDIE Live Expo ShowcaseIndie publisher tinyBuild showcased new gameplay trailers for the Y2K electronics repair sim ReStory and the human-fueled base building tower defense roguelite Hull Rupture during the INDIE Live Expo. Both games are set to release on PC via Steam in 2026, with playtests and wishlisting available now. tinyBuild also highlighted several other titles at the event and the upcoming Bit Summit.
The Best Android Stealth Games – Updated!This article ranks the best stealth games available on Android, highlighting titles that offer unique gameplay experiences within the genre. Featured games include Party Hard Go, Hello Neighbor Nicky's Diaries, Alien: Isolation, and Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal, among others, each offering distinct stealth mechanics and challenges.- A Worldwide Lineup of Indies Comes to BitSummit PUNCH!Ukiyo Studios is collaborating with various developers and publishers to showcase over 50 indie games at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. The exhibition will feature diverse titles ranging from platformers and racing games to mysteries and horror, with unique interactive experiences like playing Graveyard Keeper 2 inside a coffin and No, I’m not a Human with a real door.
Kill It With Fire 2 launch trailer – squash extra-dimensional spiders on Nintendo SwitchtinyBuild has released a launch trailer for Kill It With Fire 2 on Nintendo Switch. The co-op game allows players to team up to fight extra-dimensional spiders across seven worlds using 45 different weapons. It also features an eight-player PvP mode called Spider Hunt.- KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 CREEPS ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH TODAY!KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, a co-op game developed by Casey Donnellan and published by tinyBuild, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a campaign across seven worlds and an eight-player PvP mode called Spider Hunt. It is priced at $9.74 on Switch with a launch discount until May 26.
Free Play Days – Catan and DeadsideXbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Catan Console Edition and Deadside for free from May 7 to May 10. Both games are available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with discounts offered for continued play after the Free Play Days event. Deadside's inclusion features its recent 1.8 update with new content and an overhauled crafting system.