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Mike Klubnika's grimdark, gory answer to Mario Party has already sold half a million copies
Machine Party, a collection of violent party games developed by Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, has sold over half a million copies on Steam in its first week. The game features a variety of lethal minigames and was released at the end of July. An update has added a new Arcade mode, and couch co-op is planned for release in the coming weeks.
BONEREADER Review | TheXboxHub
BONEREADER is a dice-builder with a strong atmosphere and unsettling themes, drawing comparisons to games like Balatro and Buckshot Roulette. While it features a compelling campaign where players face lost souls in dice games and make dialogue choices, its campaign structure and lack of meaningful meta-progression or unlocks detract from the roguelike deckbuilder experience, ultimately leading to a lack of replayability.
Machine Party Released
Machine Party, an anthology of violent party games, has been released on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game is from the creator of Buckshot Roulette.
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63
Double Fine has laid off 23 employees following its transition to independence from Xbox. Meanwhile, Xbox reported a $1.7 billion revenue decline for fiscal year 2026, attributed to decreased content, services, and console sales. The article also touches on the erosion of institutional knowledge due to layoffs and the continued sales success of Capcom's Resident Evil series.
Machine Party, out now, is masochistic Mario Party from the dev that brought you Buckshot Roulette
Machine Party, a new party game from Buckshot Roulette developer Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on PC. The game features brutal, lethal minigames for up to four players, with local co-op planned for a late August update. It draws inspiration from Mario Party but leans into a more violent and masochistic experience.
Buckshot Roulette Review | TheXboxHub
Buckshot Roulette is a tense, short-form horror game that puts players in a deadly game of modified Russian Roulette with a shotgun. The game features a unique item system that adds strategic depth to each round, and a challenging 'Double or Nothing' mode for extended play. While the core gameplay and art style are praised, the multiplayer mode suffers from significant glitches.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July and early August, including day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Shift at Midnight. The service will also see the addition of The Planet Crafter, Hell is Us, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, Heretic + Hexen, and Zenless Zone Zero. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on July 31.
BUCKSHOT ROULETTE OUT NOW ON XBOX CONSOLES & XBOX GAME PASS
Buckshot Roulette is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Xbox Game Pass. The critically acclaimed Russian Roulette-style shooter developed by Mike Klubnika and published by CRITICAL REFLEX features both single-player and multiplayer modes. It is priced at $2.99.
The Viral Horror Hit Has Finally Arrived – Buckshot Roulette Surprise-Drops On Xbox And Game Pass
The viral indie horror game Buckshot Roulette has surprise-launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and is available on Game Pass. The game, which simulates a deadly game of Russian Roulette with a shotgun, has gained significant popularity on PC for its tense atmosphere and simple premise. The Xbox version includes multiplayer and a 'Double or Nothing' mode.
Buckshot Roulette: The Viral Horror Phenomenon Joins XBOX Game Pass Today
The viral indie horror game Buckshot Roulette is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and cloud gaming, included with Xbox Game Pass. This psychological showdown transforms Russian Roulette into a brutal 12-gauge shotgun experience where players face off against The Dealer in a tense battle of probability and luck. The game also features multiplayer support for up to four players with crossplay.
"Low-effort slop": The creators of the Godot engine behind Slay the Spire 2 are cracking down on "vibe-coding" and now require genAI disclosures
The Godot Foundation, the developers behind the open-source game engine used in titles like Slay the Spire 2 and Buckshot Roulette, are implementing stricter policies regarding generative AI usage. Citing a rise in "low-effort slop" and a strain on maintainers, the foundation will now require contributors to disclose any AI assistance and prohibits the use of AI for generating substantial code. This move contrasts with Epic Games' approach to Unreal Engine 6, which embraces AI integration.
Three Axes Bar: Paid or Pain – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Three Axes Bar: Paid or Pain is a new roguelite horror game inspired by Buckshot Roulette, where players must survive rounds in an infernal bar by cheating a slot machine and a strange barman. The game features over 100 items for synergies, meta-progression, and multiple endings based on player choices. A beta sign-up is currently available.
CRITICAL REFLEX REVEALS TWO NEW VIDEO GAMES FOR ITS OFF-KILTER PUBLISHING LINEUP
Indie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX has announced two new titles for its CR Channel lineup: Grindset T.V., an open-world first-person speedrunning platformer, and Tiny Chills - Not From Ear, a body horror game focused on ear cleaning. Grindset T.V. is developed by INFINITE ANIMAL, while Tiny Chills - Not From Ear comes from Ducktopus Games.
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.
Choose between Buddhist Star Trek, rad vinyl music, and forest fire deathgames in the latest PC releases
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from a Buddhist-themed engineering puzzler called U.V.S. Nirmana to a forest fire-themed deathgame called Arsonate. Other notable titles include the music nostalgia game Wax Heads, the dancefloor brawler Dead as Disco, and the city-builder Amberspire.
Playing Buckshot Roulette in real life made me stare down the barrel of a (fake) gun
The author describes the unsettling experience of playing a real-life version of the game Buckshot Roulette. Despite the use of fake props, the act of pulling the trigger on oneself proved to be a psychologically challenging moment.
500 FINGER FILLET is a knife game take on Buckshot Roulette where you must stab your hand 500 times
500 FINGER FILLET is a new horror roguelite clicker game inspired by Buckshot Roulette, where players must stab between their fingers 500 times within a time limit to escape a deadly trap. The game will feature various knife types with different risk levels and items to improve player chances. It is planned for release later this year on PC and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Triple-i Initiative: Everything Revealed!
The Triple-i Initiative showcased over 40 new indie games during its 45-minute live stream. Announcements included titles like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, SpaceCraft, Rift of the Nencrodancer x Undertale, and many more, with several games available for wishlist on Steam or launching in early access soon.
Buckshot Roulette dev's next unhinged multiplayer game is Mario Party, but instead of getting thwomped you get shot…
Mike Klubnika, the creator of Buckshot Roulette, is developing a new multiplayer game called Machine Party. This horror-themed party game features violent challenges where failure results in lethal consequences, described as a "horror Mario Party." Machine Party is set to release in Q3 2026 and will support 2-4 players.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.