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MOUTHWASHING devs announce tank horror game Carcass Clad
Developer Wrong Organ has announced Carcass Clad, a new three-person co-op horror game where players operate a tank. The game features tactile mechanics and unique roles for each crew member. Carcass Clad is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with no release date announced yet.
Valheim hits full release in September
Coffee Stain Publishing and Iron Gate have announced that Valheim will launch its full 1.0 release on September 9th for Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The update will include the new 'Deep North' biome and feature crossplay across all platforms. Creative Director Robin Eyre expressed excitement for the game's full launch after its early access debut in 2021.
Co-op RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent brings the board game to PC—and it's available to play right now
The tactical RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, based on the board game Descent: Journeys in the Dark, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features a new original story set before Descent: Legends of the Dark, offering both a full campaign and shorter story quests. Players can go solo or team up with three others online to explore 20 dungeons with unique biomes and turn-based combat.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotion
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
A shooter we called 'one of the boldest, freshest games' of 2023 is getting a sequel: El Paso, Elsewhere 2…
A sequel to the acclaimed 2023 indie title El Paso, Elsewhere, titled El Paso, Elsewhere 2, has been announced at the PC Gaming Show and is slated for release on Steam next year. The sequel will feature James Savage traveling across the United States and into the void, with over 20 levels offering diverse environments and a new narrative. Developed by Strange Scaffold and featuring a new hip-hop soundtrack by RJ Lake, the game promises high-octane shooting and fully-voiced cutscenes.
Off-road racing? Psh, try off-world racing: Exo Rally Championship just launched on Steam
Exo Rally Championship, a brutally realistic off-world racing simulation, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features customizable rovers with realistic physics, thrusters for low-gravity environments, and a career mode based on real-world rally events. While lacking direct online multiplayer, players can compete asynchronously for best track times on procedurally generated alien landscapes.
Outward 2 open beta test now available
An open beta test for the adventure RPG Outward 2 is now available on PC via Steam. Developed by Nine Dots Studio and published by Nine Dots Publishing, the game challenges players to survive in the unforgiving world of Aurai through critical thinking and preparation. The sequel features a living, evolving world with a seasonal cycle, growth through mastery, ritual spellcasting, tactical combat, and cooperative play.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced
Atari, Nightdive Studios, and Eidos Montreal have announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, a revival of the 1998 stealth classic. The remaster, built with Nightdive's KEX Engine, will include the original game and all content from the Thief Gold re-release. It is set to launch this winter for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, featuring updated graphics, UI, and support for custom campaigns.
Maximum Thunderness is a roguelike shoot-em-up that promises the same vibe 'of a Saturday morning cartoon'
Maximum Thunderness is a new side-scrolling shoot 'em up roguelike from Berzerk Studios, aiming for the vibe of a Saturday morning cartoon. The game features chaotic co-op gameplay with branching paths and various in-run upgrades. A Steam demo is available now, with the full release planned for this autumn.
Side-scrolling roguelike co-op action game Maximum Thunderness announced for PC
Berzerk Studio has announced Maximum Thunderness, a side-scrolling roguelike cooperative action game set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. A demo is currently available. The game features up to three players fighting an alien invasion with upgradeable abilities and collected skills.
Wardogs looks like Battlefield with a persistent economy, and I'm fascinated by the consequences
Wardogs is a new hardcore shooter for PC featuring 100 players across three teams and a persistent economy where in-game earnings can be spent on upgrades for future lives or matches. Developer Bulkhead Studios aims for a grounded experience, with playtests currently available and the game wishlisted on Steam. The article speculates on the potential impact of the persistent economy on gameplay balance.
Berzerk Studio announces 2D shooter Maximum Thunderness
Indie developer Berzerk Studio has announced Maximum Thunderness, a new co-op shoot 'em up game featuring alien-blasting action. The game is in development for Windows PC via Steam, with a release planned for late 2026. A demo is currently available, and the game supports up to three players locally or online.
Empulse's frantic movement and giant mechs are giving me serious Xbox 360-era FPS nostalgia
Empulse, a new first-person shooter from 1047 Games, evokes strong nostalgia for Xbox 360-era arena shooters with its frantic movement, wall-running, and giant mechs. The game emphasizes kinetic combat and features mechs that spawn on the map for teams to control. Empulse is set to release on Steam's Early Access platform on June 24 and will be playable for free during Steam Next Fest starting June 15.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand gets a very musical Steam demo
A new trailer for There Are No Ghosts at the Grand has been released, introducing a new character and announcing that a demo is now available on Steam. The game combines musical elements, horror, hotel renovation, and a talking cat. The article praises the game's unique mix of genres and recommends it for wishlisting.
Samantha Béart and Ben Starr headline a new Stronghold game coming to Steam later this year
Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, the tenth installment in the castle-building strategy series, set to release on PC later in 2026. The game features voice acting from Samantha Béart and Ben Starr, and is developed in Unreal Engine 5 with a focus on interconnected economic systems and dynamic environments. A demo will be available on Steam on June 23.
The Offspring, Axel And Arcade Chaos Return In Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features protagonist Axel on a global adventure across five cities, blending classic arcade gameplay with new story-driven campaigns and multiplayer modes. Original series creator Kenji Kanno is returning to lead development.
Bad Magpie Brings Feathered Chaos To Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Bad Magpie, the debut title from UK studio Milktooth, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam in 2027, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will control a one-winged magpie on a quest for shiny treasures in a non-linear open world filled with secrets and interactive elements. The narrative adventure blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and a touch of mischief with an underlying mystery.
Clowntown is an upcoming party game where clowning around is encouraged
Batterystaple Games has announced Clowntown, a multiplayer co-op party game for PC via Steam. The game features 100 minigames where two to eight players can cooperate or compete, with a final showcase hosted by the Ringmaster. The minigames range from simple spelling challenges to more complex tasks, with a release date yet to be announced.
Rebuilding Brotherhood: How Gears of War: E-Day Renews a Legendary Franchise
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming, with an early access beta starting August 6. Developed by The Coalition using Unreal Engine 5, the game revisits the franchise's origins on Emergence Day, focusing on the formation of Bravo Squad and the initial Locust invasion. The campaign emphasizes a darker, more personal narrative, while multiplayer modes include a new 12-player Horde Siege and refined 4v4 Versus.
XBOX Games Showcase: Clockwork Revolution Gets An Expansive Story And Gameplay Trailer
A new trailer for Clockwork Revolution showcased expansive story and gameplay details for the first-person action RPG. Players control Morgan Vanette, a rogue thief in the steampunk city of Avalon, with choices impacting the narrative and crew. The game features time manipulation abilities like 'Displace' and will be released in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and Steam, included with Game Pass.
