Aether & Iron
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Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates, including Aether & Iron with version 1.2.105, Battlefield 6 with update 1.4.1.5, The Legend of Khiimori with The Corruption Update, and Star Wars: The Old Republic with Game Update 7.9.1.
Aether & Iron Wins Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026
Aether & Iron has won the Best Role-Playing Game award at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026. The decopunk noir RPG from Seismic Squirrel was recognized among 150 juried indie titles. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS.
Aether & Iron Nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026
Seismic Squirrel's decopunk noir RPG, Aether & Iron, has been nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the 2026 TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS, featuring extensive language support and ongoing updates. The awards ceremony will be streamed live on June 26, 2026.
Aether & Iron Nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026
Seismic Squirrel's decopunk noir RPG, Aether & Iron, has been nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS and features writing talent from Mass Effect and Far Cry, with music by Christopher Tin.
TooManyGames Announces Nominees for the 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards
TooManyGames has announced the nominees for its 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards, featuring 150 juried indie games across 15 categories. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Celia Schilling and will include presenters like John Riggs, Failboat, and Scott The Woz. The event will be streamed live on Steam and YouTube on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Aether & Iron Reveals New Trailer at IGN Live 2026, Highlighting New In-Game Garage and Upcoming Content
Seismic Squirrel debuted a new trailer for Aether & Iron at IGN Live 2026, showcasing the newly released Roadside Garage feature and upcoming content. The update allows players to manage and customize vehicles, with new missions and a 1930s-inspired dice mini-game planned for future release. The game is currently available at a discount on Steam.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Witchfire
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.
Spelhelg med gammalt, nytt och nygammalt
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, highlighting a mix of retro titles like Phantasy Star and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, new releases such as Forza Horizon 6 and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and ongoing games like Overwatch. The discussion touches on the appeal of both older and newer games.
Aether and Iron's Worldbuilt Intricacies
Aether and Iron is an opinion piece praising the intricate worldbuilding, art direction, and narrative of the game developed by Seismic Squirrel. The article highlights the "deco-punk" aesthetic, the compelling characters like Gia and Nellie, and the unique automotive chess combat system. It also commends the developers for their transparent development process and the artistic integrity of the game's visuals.
Start your Engine festival brings every game with an engine together for new upcoming announcements, demos and discounts on known titles
The "Start your Engine" festival, organized by Playtogether Studios, will feature 86 games that utilize engines, including 28 upcoming titles and 18 with playable demos. The event, starting May 12th, will also offer discounts of up to 95% on existing games across various simulation and driving genres.
Noisy Pixel Returns to PAX East 2026 With Day 2 Developer Interviews and Indie Game Highlights
Noisy Pixel's Day 2 coverage from PAX East 2026 features developer interviews and highlights of various indie games. The report includes discussions on titles like Bubsy 4D, Disgaea-related projects, and several indie games such as Aether & Iron and Tiny Metal 2, offering insights into their development and gameplay.
Evening Multiplex
This article highlights recent official trailers for several games. It features a developer diary for Aether & Iron detailing world-building roles, a trailer for Aphelion, and gameplay footage for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies, specifically the Totenreich map.
Aether & Iron Dev Diary #7 Reveals How Its World Comes to Life
Seismic Squirrel released the seventh developer diary for Aether & Iron, focusing on how the team builds immersion through a cross-disciplinary approach. Narrative Director Tyler Whitney explains how narrative, design, art, and sound align to create a cohesive, lived-in world. The game is set in an alternate 1930s New York and is available on Steam.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
PC Gamer magazine's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, including hands-on gameplay and developer interviews. The issue also includes previews for Directive 8020 and Crimson Desert, reviews for several other titles, and a feature on the best PC RPGs.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.
Aether and Iron Review – Stylish RPG Worth Playing Now | Invision Game Community
Aether and Iron is a "Decopunk Narrative RPG" from Seismic Squirrel, set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravity technology is prevalent. The game features a story-driven tactical RPG experience with turn-based vehicle combat and a choice-driven dialogue system, complemented by stellar voice acting and an amazing jazzy orchestral soundtrack.
Aether & Iron Original Soundtrack Out Now, Featuring Music by Grammy-Winning Composer Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson
Seismic Squirrel has released the original soundtrack for their game Aether & Iron, featuring music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson. The soundtrack, available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Steam, blends jazz and orchestral composition to complement the game's decopunk setting. The Steam version includes exclusive bonus tracks and lossless audio.
Aether & Iron review
Aether & Iron is a steampunk-inspired RPG that blends tactical combat with visual novel storytelling. Despite occasional pacing issues, the game offers deep gameplay mechanics and an engaging narrative set in an alternate 1930s New York. The title is available on PC and is Steam Deck playable.
Aether & Iron Released
Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is developed by Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games.
Narrative RPG Aether & Iron Out Now on Steam, Bringing an Alt-History filled with Power and Corruption to 1930s New York
Seismic Squirrel has released Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, on PC via Steam. The game features fully voiced characters, tactical turn-based vehicular combat, and player choices that impact the city's fate. It includes contributions from writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.