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.

The highly-wishlisted RPG and city-builder blend from a solo developer is set to launch on November 17. Publisher Camlann Games and solo developer Uncle Grouch Gaming have announced the much-anticipated Early Access release date for their genre-blending title, Dungeons & Kingdoms. The medieval fantasy game, which merges kingdom building, villager management, and a dungeon-delving RPG, will launch on November 17, 2025, for PC via Steam and GOG. The game, which has already rocketed to nearly 200,000 wishlists on Steam following a successful Next Fest demo, is described as a single-player hybrid of Medieval Dynasty and Valheim. Players will start as…

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The sequel to the 3-million-copy co-op hit brings deeper puzzles and a powerful new Room Editor 2.0. Indie developer Pine Studio has struck gold again. Escape Simulator 2, the sequel to the co-op puzzle game that sold over 3 million copies, launched last week on October 27 and is already a runaway success. The game has already surpassed 100,000 players in its first weekend and is holding a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with nearly 800 reviews. Available now on Steam for $19.99 (with a 10% launch discount until November 10), the new title expands on everything that made the…

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The new arcade racer, based on the hit Netflix series, features iconic cars and 4-player split-screen gameplay on consoles and PC. “Challenge Accepted!” Mattel and GameMill Entertainment have launched their high-octane arcade racer, Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed, which is available now. The new, family-friendly racing game is out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Inspired by the hit Netflix animated series Hot Wheels Let’s Race, the game lets players jump into the driver’s seat as one of the show’s next-gen racers, including Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Cruise. Developed by Bamtang…

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From the director of Spec Ops: The Line and a musician from Nine Inch Nails, the terrifying new title has a demo available now on Steam. Today, during the Galaxy’s Autumn Showcase, publisher Blumhouse Games and developer EYES OUT, LLC. pulled back the curtain on their surreal new title, SLEEP AWAKE. The first-person psychedelic horror game is officially launching on December 2, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in the last known city on Earth, SLEEP AWAKE thrusts players into a waking nightmare. The populace is in a panic, as a mysterious phenomenon known…

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The first-person shooter genre is about to get a whole lot grittier—and cartoonier. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, the explosive new FPS from developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide, is rapidly approaching its 2025 release, and TheBigBois got an exclusive up-close look at the game during TwitchCon San Diego 2025 that left us buzzing. On Saturday, October 18, we (Zachary and Dustin) sat down at the PlaySide booth (#4825-IND) with Jonny Roses, Global Senior Communications Manager, for a 30-minute hands-off demo. What we saw wasn’t just a game; it was a black-and-white, jazz-fueled spectacle that perfectly marries the charm of 1930s…

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Dovetail Games is set to challenge its own genre conventions with the announcement of Metro Rivals: New York, a “genre-defying simcade game” that ditches traditional simulation for high-stakes competition and adrenaline-fueled action. The title is currently in development and is slated for an early 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This announcement is a bold new chapter for Dovetail, known primarily for its detailed, authentic simulators. Metro Rivals promises a gritty, fast-paced experience described by Dovetail Co-CEO Gemma Brown as blending the attitude of New York with the thrill of competition—think Crazy Taxi meets Need for…

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