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AGGRO CRAB’S FORKLIFT CO-OP MAYHEM GAME, CRASHOUT CREW, RELEASES MAY 28
Developer Aggro Crab announced that its upcoming cooperative forklift game, Crashout Crew, will launch on May 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows as part of Game Pass. The game features physics-based deliveries, chaotic co-op gameplay for up to four players, and various contracts with increasing difficulty and safety hazards.
shapez 2 - Factory Released
shapez 2 - Factory has officially launched out of Early Access for Windows, macOS, and Linux on Steam. Developed by tobspr and Gamirror, the game is a manufacturing and automation simulation.
Demos and Freebies
Trackastrophe! is a wholesome train puzzle game available on Steam for Windows. Players build railway tracks across isometric levels and expand their train by collecting cars.
Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode
Heroic Games Launcher version 2.21 introduces a new full-screen, console-like mode designed for gamepad navigation, enhancing its usability on TV PCs. This update also adds a Deals page for GOG promotions, achievement support for GOG games, and the ability to pick game covers from SteamGridDB. A native Windows Arm64 build is also now available.
D-topia Launches July 14, Free Demo Available Now on Steam
Annapurna Interactive and Marumittu Games announced that the puzzle-adventure game D-topia will launch on July 14, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A free demo is currently available on Steam. Players will manage an AI-run community, solving logic puzzles and making narrative choices that affect the story.
At least there's one tech company making me feel sane in an increasingly insane world
Framework founder Nirav Patel is praised for his company's commitment to personal computers and upgradable hardware, contrasting with the industry's focus on AI and cloud computing. The article highlights Framework's dedication to backwards compatibility and minimizing waste, even with new product releases like the Framework 13 Pro.
Visual Arts Launches Visual Arts Scripts Brand, Reveals Sayagatari – Promise of the Cursed Blade – for 2026
Visual Arts has launched a new brand, Visual Arts Scripts, and revealed three upcoming titles. The first, Sayagatari – Promise of the Cursed Blade –, is a romance visual novel set for a 2026 release on PC. Two other titles, Tekkai Jousai no Haika and Honjou Rendoku to Ushinawareta Ikou, are also in development, though without confirmed release windows.
Framework just announced its own 'MacBook Pro for Linux users'
Framework has announced the Framework 13 Pro, a new laptop featuring a redesigned chassis, Panther Lake mainboard, and a larger battery, aiming to be a 'MacBook Pro for Linux users'. The device maintains Framework's commitment to repairability and offers upgraded components including a custom display and haptic trackpad. Pricing starts at $1,199 for the DIY edition and $1,499 for pre-built configurations, with shipments beginning in June 2026.
Dialoop -Roguelite Puzzle- Released
Dialoop, a roguelite puzzle game featuring deckbuilding and Match 3 mechanics, has been released on Steam for Windows. The game offers both solo play and other modes, combining puzzle solving with survival elements.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review
Super Meat Boy 3D translates the series' signature challenging platforming into a 3D environment, featuring linear stages focused on precise movement and obstacle avoidance. The game retains its dark humor and minimalist aesthetic, offering around 150 stages and numerous unlockable characters across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Fracture Field Released
Fracture Field has been released on Steam for Windows, featuring retro-inspired graphics. The game offers players the opportunity to explore underground environments.
WARNO - LANDJUT Released
WARNO - LANDJUT, a new DLC for the World War III real-time strategy game WARNO, has been released by Eugen Systems for Windows. The expansion is available on GOG.com and Steam.
Smash it Wild: Tactical Volleyball Roguelike Released
Smash it Wild, a turn-based management game blending volleyball and dodgeball elements, has been released for Windows on GOG.com and Steam. The game offers a unique roguelike experience.
Asterfel Playtest
Playtesting for the action RPG Asterfel, inspired by early 2000s games, is now available on Steam for Windows. Interested players can join the ongoing playtest to experience the game.
US may force operating systems to have mandatory age verification, share info with third parties
A new bill in the US House, the "Parents Decide Act," proposes mandatory age verification for operating systems like Windows, Linux, and MacOS during installation and use. The bill, referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, would require users to provide their date of birth, with details on verification methods and data protection left to the committee. Concerns have been raised about potential privacy risks and the impact on open-source operating systems.
Northgard Battlegrounds Announced
Funday Games and Shiro Unlimited have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler set in the Viking world of Northgard. The game is scheduled for release on Windows later this year.
Demos and Freebies
The demo for Sovereign Tower is now available on Steam for PC (Windows). This story-rich, Round Table management RPG allows players to assume the role of a magical tower's sovereign, recruiting knights, assigning quests, and managing their personalities.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Released
The first-person horror game Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is now available for Windows on GOG.com and Steam. Developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, the game is currently offered with a 10% launch discount.
Cleaning Up! Released
The cozy cleaning simulation game Cleaning Up! has been released on Windows, macOS, and Linux by developer Unknown Creations. The game is currently available with a 10% launch discount on Steam.
Demos and Freebies
The demo for Sudden Strike 5 is now available on Steam for PC. Additionally, Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon, a game where players act as a thief by night and a merchant by day, has been released on Steam for Windows.