Author: CtrlQueen

The first major gaming event of 2026 kicks off on February 23rd. Dive into a week-long celebration of upcoming titles, developer livestreams, and community chats. If your Steam wishlist isn’t already overflowing, prepare for that to change. The Steam Team has officially announced that the first Steam Next Fest of 2026 begins tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. This thrice-yearly tradition has become a cornerstone of the PC gaming calendar, serving as a massive digital expo where developers from around the world showcase their “not-yet-launched” projects. For seven days, players can download and play hundreds of free demos…

THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio invite players to step into a breathtaking, hand-drawn world. The demo is live now, offering a substantial look at the 2D adventure that looks like a painting come to life. In an era dominated by high-fidelity 3D graphics and procedural generation, there is something profoundly arresting about the human touch of hand-drawn animation. Today, THQ Nordic and developer Weappy Studio have officially released the first public demo for The Eternal Life of Goldman, a vibrant 2D platform adventure that has been turning heads since its reveal. The demo arrives as a centerpiece for Steam Next…

Revealed during the Convergence Showcase, Cygnus Cross is doubling down on its “All-Star” vocal talent for the upcoming “Diablo-meets-Stardew” ARPG. Summer 2026 can’t come soon enough. It has been less than a month since Cygnus Cross first pulled back the curtain on Emberville, and the indie world is already buzzing. What started as a quiet three-year passion project has quickly transformed into one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Today, during the Convergence Showcase livestream, the developer proved they aren’t slowing down, announcing a heavy-hitting addition to the voice cast and a major behind-the-scenes promotion for a fan-favorite…

Dust Games is about to make your living room a warzone. Grab up to five friends, tape a knife to your robotic vacuum, and prepare for the most chaotic party game of the spring. For years, humanity has trusted robotic vacuums to quietly clean our floors, navigate around our furniture, and occasionally get stuck on a rogue phone charger. But what happens when they abandon their cleaning duties and choose violence? Barcelona-based independent studio Dust Games has the answer. Today, the developer announced that ROOMBATTLE, an absurd six-player multiplayer party-battler, will officially launch on PC (Steam) and Linux on March…

Just in time for Steam Next Fest, developer stillalive studios updates its transit sim to let you and three friends navigate the streets of Ashtree together. Driving a bus is usually a solitary profession—just you, the wheel, and a hundred passengers wondering why you’re five minutes late. But today, Saber Interactive and the developer, stillalive studios, are changing the schedule. Just days after announcing a massive John Wick game, Saber is pivoting to a slightly more peaceful (but no less chaotic) form of transportation. The publisher has released a major update for the Bus Bound free PC demo on Steam, officially…

Valve puts away the guns from PvP Fest and saddles up for a weekend of equestrian appreciation. From realistic sims to magical unicorns, the stable doors open February 19. If you are suffering from whiplash, you aren’t alone. Just a few days ago, Steam was a battleground of blood, sweat, and tears during the “PvP Fest.” But starting tomorrow, the platform is trading in its assault rifles for apples and curry combs. Valve has officially announced Steam Horse Fest, a short-but-sweet celebration of all things equestrian. The event kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, and runs…