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.

Event: tinyBuild Connect 2026 Host: tinyBuild Date: Monday, September 14 Time: 17:00 CEST · 11:00 AM ET · 8:00 AM PT Watch On: YouTube · Twitch · Bilibili Headline: Kingmakers — 10-minute gameplay deep dive Milestone: tinyBuild’s 15th anniversary 📺 tinyBuild Connect returns on September 14. The publisher’s annual showcase brings new game announcements, demos and updates — headlined by a 10-minute gameplay deep dive for Kingmakers, the game that’s been silent since its indefinite delay last October. It streams at 17:00 CEST / 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. ⚖️ Kingmakers Is the Reason to Watch tinyBuild’s own…

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Game: Fakin’ It XL Developer: Jackbox Games Publisher: Jackbox Games Genre: Party / Social Deduction Release Date: November 12, 2026 Platforms: PC · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S Switch: 1 & 2, later this year Price: $8.99 Players: Up to 8 🤥 Fakin’ It XL arrives November 12 for $8.99 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 versions follow later this year. It’s a standalone, expanded release of one of Jackbox’s most-played party games, with new question types, eight-player support and proper remote play. ⚖️ One Person Doesn’t Know What…

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Game: HORSE CLUB Ride West Developer: Wild River Games Publisher: Wild River Games Licence: Schleich HORSE CLUB Genre: Open-World Riding Adventure Release Date: October 9, 2026 Platforms: Switch · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC Physical: Switch & PS5 only Horses: Six rideable 🐎 HORSE CLUB Ride West has its first gameplay trailer and launches October 9, 2026. Wild River Games’ open-world riding adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC — with an overhauled riding system, a new art style, and Western riding as the series’ focus for the first time. Switch pre-orders are…

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Game: Sunset Summit Developers: Joe & Andrew Fender Publisher: Future Friends Games Genre: Co-Op Climbing Out: Now Platform: PC (Steam) Price: $4.99 · 38% launch discount Players: 1–8 · offline solo supported Length: ~16 hours ⛰️ Sunset Summit is out now on Steam for $4.99, with a 38% launch discount bringing it to around three dollars. It’s a co-op climbing game for one to eight players from Joe and Andrew Fender — the brothers behind DEVOUR — with 16 handcrafted routes across four floating islands and roughly 16 hours of climbing. ⚖️ Fun Over Frustration — and They Mean It…

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Game: Cat Me If You Can Developer: Cosmic Stag Games Publisher: Cosmic Stag Games · Craftmos Games Released: September 8, 2026 Price: $17.99 · $16.19 on sale Platform: PC (Steam) · Switch & Xbox Series X|S later in 2026 Mode: Single-player Genre: Hidden object · cosy puzzle 🐈 Cat Me If You Can is out meow on Steam. The hidden cat photography game launched on September 8 for $17.99 / €17.99, and it’s currently 10% off at $16.19. Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S versions are coming later this year, and on Steam it’s rated Very Positive, with 135 of…

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Game: Duo Quest Developer: 1+1 Studios Publisher: Rising Tide · Electronic Sheep Games Released: September 16, 2026 Price: $14.99 Platform: PC (Steam) Players: 2 (co-op only) Genre: Co-op roguelite deck-builder 💞 Duo Quest is out now on Steam. The co-op-only roguelite deck-builder launched on September 16 for $14.99, with regional pricing worldwide, and there’s a free demo. Steam users rate it Very Positive. You’ll need a partner: it’s built entirely for two players, either side by side or online through Steam Remote Play Together. 🃏 How Well Do You Really Know Your Co-op Partner? Most deck-builders test your strategy. Duo…

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