Author: CtrlQueen

There’s a new duck in town, and it’s packing heat. Escape From Duckov, the bizarre, adorable, and unexpectedly strategic top-down extraction shooter from developer Team Soda and publisher BILIBILI GAME, is quacking up the genre with a new approach that’s equal parts looter shooter and survival sim—with feathers. Originally revealed for PC via Steam and now expanding to the Epic Games Store and Mac via the App Store and Steam, Escape From Duckov is finally dropping its new demo on May 29, offering players their first hands-on look at this weird little world of mayhem, mischief, and mallards. The game…

The mysterious medieval RPG Alkahest has stepped back into the spotlight. What many thought was vaporware this time last year has not only returned—but it’s done so swinging. Today, developer Push On revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for the gritty first-person action-RPG, alongside confirmation that HypeTrain Digital has officially joined as the game’s publisher. This new backing is a big deal. Known for helping bring standout indies like Voidtrain and Stoneshard to life, HypeTrain’s support gives Alkahest a real shot at turning early buzz into a full release across PC and consoles. ⚔️ What Is Alkahest? Set in a grounded,…

The underground never stops shifting, and neither does White Knuckle. Dark Machine Games and DreadXP have just unveiled their content roadmap for the hit first-person roguelite speed-climbing game, and the climb is far from over. After a well-received Early Access launch and a fresh “Save & Continue” update added just days ago, players now know what to expect in the coming months. Roadmap Highlights: What’s Next for White Knuckle? 1. Save & Continue – Released NowOne of the most requested features is finally here. Players can now pause their death-defying climb and return to it later without starting from scratch—a…

Surreal bodycam psychological horror game Dreamcore is about to get a whole lot creepier. Developer Montraluz and publisher Tlön Industries have announced that the game’s first major expansion—titled “Playrooms”—will launch on June 17, bringing a flood of eerie childhood imagery and roughly 50% more content to the haunting indie hit. Available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, Dreamcore’s “Playrooms” chapter will be a free update for anyone who owns the game before June 17. After that date, the base price of the game will increase from $8.99 to $11.99, with all subsequent chapters still included for early adopters at no…

The Creature Feature 2025 showcase, hosted by IGN, just wrapped—and if you’re a fan of virtual reality, you might want to buckle in. A collaboration between Doug North Cook and Ed Lago, the showcase spotlighted some of the most ambitious, absurd, and exciting projects coming to VR this year. From mythological mayhem and mixed-reality movement games to surreal co-op horror and space gardening sims, Creature Feature continues to carve out a space for creativity-first development in the VR scene. Here’s a rundown of all the major reveals from today’s presentation: 🧙‍♂️ Adepts Arena – Master the Elements, Battle the Golem…

Fire Totem Games’ new spider sim delivers a wildly wholesome sandbox experience with physics-based puzzles, dynamic web-slinging, and big plans for post-launch content. 🕷 A Tiny Spider with a Huge Heart Now available in Early Access on Steam, A Webbing Journey puts you in the eight legs of Silky, a delightfully helpful house spider with a mission: assist your human roommates with their daily chores using only webs, physics, and boundless creativity. From baking cookies to rearranging furniture, no task is too big or weird when you’ve got unlimited silk and a sandbox playground full of interactive objects. The game,…