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 wildly popular ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia, from indie developer Kinetic Games, has extended its reach beyond PC, now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PS VR2. Just in time for Halloween, the new Crimson Eye update celebrates the console launch with a thrilling, community-driven event and introduces the eerie Blood Moon, setting an entirely new bar for seasonal in-game activities. Watch the console launch trailer for Phasmophobia on YouTube here. This release adds both cross-play compatibility and a Halloween event that shifts from last year’s individual pumpkin-lighting and candy-finding into a community-centered blood hunt with goals for players…

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In the ever-evolving world of first-person shooters, Call of Duty games have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-octane action and a thrilling multiplayer experience. Yet, one issue has haunted players across the Call of Duty series: cheating. To counter this persistent threat, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” released on October 25, has launched with the latest iteration of RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, a sophisticated AI-driven toolset designed to detect, track, and ban cheaters swiftly. But how effective is this new anti-cheat technology, and can it create a fairer environment for players? Let’s dive into how the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system works, what…

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Kinetic Games’ Phasmophobia has captured the imagination and frayed the nerves of PC gamers since its early access debut in 2020. The paranormal investigation horror game has become a staple in the gaming community, selling almost 20 million copies worldwide and garnering over 550,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. Now, the highly anticipated console release is set to bring its chilling experience to a broader audience on October 29, 2024. Our team received a PS5 game key for review, and while we’re still compiling our full impressions (to be released with Monday’s update), here’s a look at what makes Phasmophobia…

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11 bit studios has just dropped a highly anticipated update for their stunning, narrative-driven adventure game, INDIKA. With the addition of a Photo Mode to the PC version, players can now pause the game’s rich visual journey and capture hauntingly surreal images, highlighting the atmosphere of INDIKA’s twisted world. The game, which made waves on its release in May for its unique storytelling and striking environments, has been praised by fans and critics alike for its deeply immersive qualities. Now, players can step into the role of an in-game photographer, preserving every ominous shadow and flicker of eerie beauty that…

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Prepare to roll the dice with your life in Buckshot Roulette, the survival horror game that combines Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun in a seedy underground nightclub. Created by indie developer Mike Klubnika, this grim experience has already captivated players with its deadly simplicity and intense atmosphere. With its highly anticipated multiplayer mode hitting Steam on October 31 as a free update, players can now invite up to three friends (or frenemies) to the table, where only one will make it out alive. We got an exclusive early look at this multiplayer update, and while it’s clear there are…

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Double Eleven, known for their work on Rust Console Edition and Rimworld Console Edition, has just dropped a thrilling new title called Blindfire, and it’s like nothing the FPS genre has seen before. We had the opportunity to get early access to the game and dive into its intense, shadowy world, and it’s clear this game brings something unique to the online PvP scene. This neo-noir shooter is available now for PC and Xbox, with a PlayStation version arriving later this year, and it’s making its debut at an accessible $8.99. If you’re curious about what Blindfire has to offer,…

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