Author: CtrlQueen

Hi there! I’m Marie, also known as CtrlQueen. I’m passionate about keeping up with the latest in gaming news and sharing my insights. RPGs steal my heart with their rich narratives and immersive worlds, but I also love unwinding with fun, casual games. Whether you’re here for deep dives into game mechanics or just to chat about your favorite casual game, you’ve found the right place! Let’s game and explore together.

Devolver Digital and Doinksoft — the retro pixel wizards behind Gato Roboto and Gunbrella — have announced that Dark Scrolls launches on PC and Nintendo Switch on May 28. The game is a fantasy-themed action platformer that mashes shmup-style scrolling combat with roguelite progression, procedurally generated levels built from hand-crafted rooms, and a roster of nine playable characters ranging from the expected (axe-throwing warrior, spell-slinging magician, knife-hurling thief) to the genuinely unhinged (a cute dog, an alien, and yes — a rat playing a saxophone). Each character has unique skills, side objectives, and customizable trinkets to experiment with across runs.…

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Acclaim and Mexican indie studio Wabisabi Games — the team behind RKGK / Rakugaki — have dropped a new gameplay trailer for HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate during the Latin American Games Showcase, and it’s looking like exactly the SSX fix the genre has needed for a long time. The new footage gives the best look yet at the game’s ramp-stacked tracks, colorful cast of characters, over-the-top tricks, and the kind of vibrant Y2K energy that made the original SSX and Jet Grind Radio so beloved. Wabisabi clearly knows the assignment. The game features four modes: Challenge for objective-based high score runs,…

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Far Far West has had a remarkable launch. Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Evil Raptor have announced that their co-op cowboy bounty hunting shooter crossed 250,000 copies sold within its first 48 hours on Steam Early Access, landing at the top of Steam’s Top Sellers chart for premium games. The game launched with over 700,000 wishlists built up through multiple betas and a strong showing at February’s Steam Next Fest. In its opening two days, it hit 26,000 concurrent players and is currently sitting at a 97% user review score — one of the strongest launch receptions for an Early…

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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,…

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Shuffle up — Steam Deckbuilders Fest is live now through May 11th, bringing discounts and playable demos across deckbuilders of every flavor. Whether you’re into roguelike card battlers, strategic deckbuilders, or anything in between, there’s something in the lineup worth checking out. The fest kicks off May 4th at 10 a.m. PT and runs all week, so you’ve got plenty of time to browse before the deals expire. Check out the official trailer here: Browse everything on offer at the Steam Deckbuilders Fest page: https://store.steampowered.com/category/deckbuilders

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After being postponed earlier this year, NACON Connect 2026 now has a new date: May 7th at 8:00 PM CEST / 11:00 AM PST. The showcase will be broadcast live on NACON’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. On the agenda: new game announcements, accessory reveals, and exclusive gameplay for several of NACON’s most anticipated upcoming titles. Confirmed to appear are Edge of Memories, The Mound, Endurance Motorsport Series, and the recently announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish. Check out the teaser trailer here: NACON Connect has become one of the publisher’s flagship annual events for unveiling new projects across both…

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