Author: CtrlQueen

Kraken Express has announced that Windrose, their co-op pirate survival-adventure game, has crossed 1.5 million copies sold since launching into Early Access earlier this month. To mark the milestone, the team released a new accolades trailer today showcasing the reception the game has received so far. Watch the accolades trailer here: That’s a remarkable number for an Early Access launch, and the team isn’t slowing down. A substantial patch dropped alongside the announcement, adding over 40 new building pieces for more flexible and consistent base construction, plus more than 50 fixes and quality-of-life improvements covering connectivity issues, SSD load reduction,…

Valve has officially announced that the new Steam Controller launches on May 4th, 2026, at 10 a.m. Pacific — and it looks like a serious piece of kit. Priced at $99 USD, the controller is built to work across the full Steam ecosystem: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, and any device running Steam or Steam Link on Windows, Mac, or Linux. It’s also designed with the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame in mind. What’s Inside The headline hardware feature is a set of next-generation magnetic thumbsticks that use TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) technology, offering improved precision and longevity over traditional analog…

FuturLab and Lucasfilm Games have announced the PowerWash Simulator 2 – Star Wars Pack, coming this summer to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The DLC puts players in the role of P0-W2, a class five labor droid wielding an exclusive power washer built specifically for the job, tasked with scrubbing down some of the most iconic locations and vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy. Six locations are planned in total, with three revealed so far: the Lars Homestead on Tatooine, an X-wing, and the bridge of a Super Star Destroyer. More destinations — including something…

tinyBuild and developer Konfa Games — the studio behind Despot’s Game and Despotism 3k — have announced Hull Rupture, a new base management and tower defense roguelite revealed today at the Second Wind Games Showcase. A Steam playtest is live right now. The premise is immediately compelling. Earth has been destroyed, and you’re playing as the rogue AI Despot aboard humanity’s last surviving warship, hurtling through space toward the alien homeworld for one final act of revenge. To keep that ship in one piece, you’ll need to manage your crew, fortify your defenses, and repel relentless waves of alien boarders.…

Publisher Fireshine Games and debut developer ODD SUB dropped a double reveal at the Second Wind Showcase today — unveiling Husk Protocol, a deck-driven mecha roguelite with a brutal twist, alongside an open playtest that’s available right now on Steam. The hook is immediately striking: there is absolutely no way to heal in Husk Protocol. Every hit your mech takes is permanent damage, meaning every battle is a slow countdown to destruction. The question isn’t whether your husk will go down — it’s knowing exactly when to abandon it before it does, carrying whatever cards and modules you’ve salvaged across…

tinyBuild and developer Fair Play Labs have announced that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is launching this July on PC and consoles — and it’ll be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass. The sequel to the beloved 2013 indie hit brings back the frantic competitive platforming the original was known for, while upgrading the experience with high-definition visuals and improved netcode. Races support up to 8 players, both locally and online, set across tracks inspired by a retro-future 1960s superhero utopia. The core formula remains intact — run, jump, slide, and grapple your way to the front while using…