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.

Game: Probably Stolen – Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim Developer: Questing Goose Studio Publisher: tinyBuild Released: October 28, 2026 Milestone: 1 million+ units sold Price: $19.99 · $17.99 until November 11 Platform: PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Playable 🛒 Probably Stolen has sold more than one million units just over a week after launch. tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio celebrated with a new accolades trailer and revealed a six-month post-launch roadmap of free updates. The 10% launch discount ($17.99) ends on November 11. 🏙️ One Million Shady Shopkeepers Over a million players have now opened a store on the lower levels of…

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Game: Acornia: Mirror Worlds Developer: Splashteam Publisher: Dotemu · The Arcade Crew Release: Spring 2027 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 Genre: Shop management · dungeon crawler 🐿️ Dotemu and Splashteam have released a new “Season-ing” trailer for Acornia: Mirror Worlds. It gives a fresh look at the shop management, baking and farming, and the game is coming in spring 2027 to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. 🧁 Sometimes a Cupcake Is Also a Projectile You play as Alva, a squirrel patisserie shopkeeper returning to reopen her family’s dessert shop in Acornia,…

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Game: Sole Salvation Developer: Meteora Games Publishers: Meteora Games, Infini Fun Release: Coming soon Demo: Free on Steam now Platform: PC (Steam) Genre: 3D action roguelite hack-and-slash ⚔️ Sole Salvation made its official debut at ENDIX Expo with a new demo trailer. The free demo is available on Steam now, and a major update is on the way later this month. The full game doesn’t have a release date yet. 🗡️🔫 Two Weapons, Always at Hand Sole Salvation is a 3D action roguelite hack-and-slash where you wield a melee and a ranged weapon at the same time. There’s no manual…

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Game: Anima: Song from the Abyss Developer: Anima Project Publisher: Selecta Play Release: To be announced Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) Physical: Planned for consoles Genre: Third-person action RPG ⚔️ Selecta Play will publish Anima: Song from the Abyss on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a physical edition planned for consoles. There’s no release date yet. You can wishlist it on Steam and the PlayStation Store now. 🎲 Pen-and-Paper Roots, Hack-and-Slash Action Anima: Song from the Abyss is a third-person action RPG set in the universe of the Anima: Beyond Fantasy tabletop RPG. It mixes…

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Game: Yo Ho Ho And A Rubber Duck Developer: Red Hog Studio Publisher: Red Hog Studio Revealed at: Endix Expo Fall 2026 Release: Coming soon Platform: PC (Steam) Players: Online co-op, up to 4 ⚠️ Content note: Per its Steam page, Yo Ho Ho And A Rubber Duck includes the use of fantasy drugs and alcohol, partial nudity and allusion to sex. 🦆 Yo Ho Ho And A Rubber Duck was revealed at the virtual Endix Expo. It’s a physics-based co-op comedy for up to four drunk pirates sailing an inflatable ship. It’s coming to PC via Steam with no…

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Event: Wholesome Snack 2026 Organizer: Wholesome Games Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM PT · 12:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM GMT Where: YouTube and Twitch Games: 25+ announcements 🍪 Save the date: Wholesome Snack returns on Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET. The cozy digital showcase will feature 25+ joyful, hopeful games, with world premieres, demo announcements and more, streaming on YouTube and Twitch in coordination with The Game Awards. 🌱 Wholesome Direct’s Little Sister Is Back Wholesome Snack, the sister showcase to Wholesome Direct, highlights the most exciting upcoming games for…

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