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 barrier is coming down. Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic have officially confirmed that the return to the Old Camp will happen this summer. Get ready to be punched in the face for no reason all over again with Gothic 1 Remake! For fans of European RPGs, there is perhaps no phrase more evocative—or more threatening—than “Welcome to the Colony!” It is a greeting that usually precedes a punch to the gut, the theft of your ore, or a swift death by a Scavenger. After years of development, teasers, and a playable teaser that polarized the community before reshaping the…

Read More

The creators of Little Nightmares have unleashed their latest co-op nightmare. Here is everything you need to know about the launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 confirmation, and the chilling post-launch campaign coming this summer. The wait is finally over. REANIMAL, the highly anticipated co-op horror adventure from Tarsier Studios (the masterminds behind Little Nightmares I & II), has officially launched as of Friday, February 13th. But as players begin their desperate trek across the game’s hellish island, the developers have already pulled back the curtain on what comes next: a darker, expanded universe that will continue to haunt fans well…

Read More

The Dark Pictures Anthology returns with a paranoia-fueled space odyssey starring Lashana Lynch, Directive 8020. Preorders are now open, with a free upgrade to the Deluxe Edition. In space, no one can hear you scream—but your crewmates might just be the ones making you do it. Supermassive Games has officially confirmed the release date for their highly anticipated sci-fi survival horror, Directive 8020. The next installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology will land on May 12, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. To mark the announcement, the studio dropped a tension-filled “Comply” trailer, showcasing a…

Read More

Valve flips the switch from cozy typing games to competitive chaos. From now through February 16, save big on fighting games, shooters, and strategy titles designed to test your relationships. The time for polite correspondence is over. The Steam Typing Fest has packed up its mechanical keyboards and cozy letter-writing simulators. In its place, Valve has erected an arena. Today marks the official start of the Steam PvP Fest, a week-long celebration of conflict, competition, and the sweet taste of digital victory. From right now until February 16th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, the Steam storefront is dedicated to Player-versus-Player experiences,…

Read More

Indie developer Odius reveals a darkly comedic “Monster Business Simulator” where you play a zombie entrepreneur. Serve the community by day, hunt them by night. If you have ever worked in retail or food service, you know the feeling of being dead on your feet. But for the protagonist of the newly announced ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator, that isn’t a metaphor—it’s a lifestyle. Indie developer Odius and publisher Loopr Partners have officially unveiled their latest project, a genre-bending title that mixes shop management, stealth action, and body horror into a gruesome mix. Set in the eerie, gas-lit streets of a…

Read More

Valve pivots from the click-clack of keyboards to the boom of headshots. Get ready to ruin your relationships and boost your K/D ratio from February 9th through the 16th. If you have spent the last few days peacefully typing out love letters to ghosts or frantically spelling words to exorcise demons during the Steam Typing Fest, you might want to crack your knuckles and change your mindset. The vibe on Steam is about to shift violently from “cozy and mechanical” to “competitive and cutthroat.” Valve has officially announced the Steam PvP Fest, a week-long celebration of all things Player-versus-Player. The…

Read More