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Several gaming news items are covered, including the announcement of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Netflix's plans for a KPop Demon Hunters world tour, and Aspyr denying the use of generative AI in Tomb Raider Remastered. Additionally, reviews for Crimson Desert are mixed, Crystal Dynamics faces another round of layoffs, and updates are discussed for Fortnite and Counter Strike 2.
AI.VI Released
Out of Time and indie.io have released AI.VI, a new action game for Windows and macOS. The game combines first-person shooter and tower defense elements and is available on Steam with a 20% discount.
Retired War Bot Returns in AI.VI, Out Now on Steam
The fast-paced FPS and tower defense hybrid AI.VI, developed by Out of Time and published by indie.io, is now available on Steam and the indie.io store. Players control AI.VI, a retired war bot defending a mining outpost from the ruthless P.A.S.C.A.L. Gigacorporation using a blend of shooting, strategic base defense, and elemental combat.
Tower defence game Tangy TD has made over $250k since an early March launch on Steam, prompting its solo dev to burst into tears twice already
The solo-developed tower defense game Tangy TD has achieved significant commercial success since its early March launch on Steam, generating over $250,000 in net revenue. The developer, known as Cakez, has expressed emotional reactions to the game's financial performance, which has been boosted by viral clips and positive player reviews.
Prepare For Battle In Defending Camelot On Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Defending Camelot, a game blending tower defense and RPG progression, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by ZekGame and published by Eastasiasoft, players control King Arthur to defend Camelot against invading forces using a card-based unit deployment system and RPG progression.
After 4 years of work, solo dev breaks down in tears after opening Steam and learning his game made $250,000 in a week: "I feel like I really don't deserve this"
Solo developer Cakez became emotional after his indie tower defense game, Tangy TD, generated over $250,000 in its first week on Steam. The game, which features pixel art and has an 89% positive review score, gained significant buzz after a viral clip of the developer's reaction to its initial sales numbers. Cakez expressed gratitude for the support, noting his motivation shifted to providing for his family while pursuing his passion.
The latest game from the developer of Moonlighter is a tower defence roguelike about Dracula fighting off waves of…
Digital Sun, the developer behind Moonlighter, has revealed ReVamp, a new tower defense roguelike game. In ReVamp, players control Dracula, who commands an army of supernatural creatures to defend his castle against waves of enemies. The game features a painterly art style and draws inspiration from Netflix's Castlevania animated series.
Fight Hackers By Hand: Mixed Reality Turret Defender Xploit.ZERO Hits Early Access today on Meta Quest 3
Xploit.ZERO, a mixed-reality tower defense game from AAA Game Studios, has launched into Early Access on Meta Quest 3. Players defend a supercomputer's mainframe against waves of malicious code, utilizing defensive structures and direct intervention with Meta Quest Controllers. The game features timed Countdown Mode and an Infinite Mode, with pricing set at $9.99.
Castle of Alchemists Joins Steam Tower Defense Fest
Indie action-tower defense game Castle of Alchemists will be featured in the Steam Tower Defense Fest from March 9 to March 16. Developer Team Machiavelli has partnered with Game Source Entertainment for global publishing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The game blends tactical tower defense with action RPG elements in a 2D pixel art style.
Base-building tower defense game Vectorio gets a massive upgrade a year in the making
The base-building tower defense game Vectorio has received a major 0.3 update from developer BN Games, marking a year of significant overhauls. This update introduces infinite worlds, a new rendering system for substantial performance gains, an engineering system for building modification, quests for storytelling, and enhanced multiplayer. It also features revamped enemy, drone, and turret AI systems, a new power mechanic, and an improved research system with alternate recipes.
Fortified Space is all systems go for Early Access launch on March 27, 2026
Fortified Space, a space sim and tower defense hybrid, is set to launch into Early Access on March 27, 2026, for PC. Developed by Nightsail Game Studios, the game challenges players to command a starship, engage in space combat, and build planetary fortifications against enemy waves. The title draws inspiration from classic Flash games and will feature ship exploration, asteroid mining, and farming.
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Ocean Keeper’ – TouchArcade
Ocean Keeper from RetroStyle Games successfully blends twin-stick shooter and tower defense mechanics with roguelike diving and resource gathering. Players pilot a mech to defend against underwater creatures after mining for resources, with persistent upgrades allowing for progression even after failed runs. While starting slow, the game offers deep synergies and build variety.
The Rabbit Haul Is A Rouge-Lite Farm Defense Game Where You Fight Waves Of Trash Pandas
Caldera Interactive has announced The Rabbit Haul, a roguelite farming and tower defense game where players defend their farm from waves of enemies. The game features a day phase for preparation and a night phase for survival, with permanent upgrades carrying over between runs. A Steam demo is planned for March 18th, 2026.
Survival Craft Odyssey EverRail Future Games Show Trailer Released
A new trailer for Icebird Studios and Aesir Interactive's survival craft game EverRail showcases its core gameplay loop of managing a high-speed train, gliding for exploration, and undertaking roguelike expeditions. An Early Alpha Demo is available on Steam, with the game also available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Gothic Tower DefenseVania ReVamp Revealed
Digital Sun has unveiled ReVamp, a new gothic Tower-Defensevania where players command monsters and build an ever-shifting castle as Dracula. The game allows players to reshape their castle's layout between waves to defend against various invading forces. ReVamp is available to wishlist on Steam.
Moonlighter Dev Digital Sun Reveals ReVamp, a Dracula Tower-Defensevania
Digital Sun, known for Moonlighter and Cataclismo, has announced its new project, ReVamp, a gothic castle-defense roguelite where players control Dracula. The game, currently in development for PC, tasks players with building and defending Dracula's fortress against waves of human invaders using strategic castle construction and monster armies, with Dracula himself joining the fight when needed. ReVamp features a roguelite progression system fueled by combat, with over 100 room layouts, 40 minion types, and 20 enemy types.
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Mar. 13: Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026
The Steam Tower Defense Fest has returned, offering deals on PC games within the Tower Defense genre. The event is currently live on the Steam platform.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft has revealed that developer kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will not be released until 2027, featuring custom AMD chips with advanced ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. Separately, a surprise public playtest for Secret Door and Dreamhaven's Shadowstone has launched, Nintendo is preparing an update for Pokémon Pokopia, and Square Enix has surprise-launched Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Additionally, Jeff Kaplan explained his departure from Blizzard, and deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles and games are available.
The Europa Update is Now Live! news - 2112TD
The Europa Update for 2112TD is now live, introducing a new survival mission on Europa with escalating waves of enemies and new Exalted upgrades. The game is also 30% off on Steam during the Steam Tower Defense Fest. Additionally, the next chapter, 2112TD: Earth, has been revealed and is available to wishlist.
