Author: CtrlQueen

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ready yourselves for a grand adventure like the classic games of yore! Publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost have officially announced that their retro-inspired, open-world RPG, Of Ash and Steel, will launch on Steam and GOG on November 24, 2025. Blending the essence of old-school role-playing with polished modern design, Of Ash and Steel challenges players to survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven. Adventurers can get an immediate taste of the perilous journey now with the Steam Next Fest demo, which is currently live. Rediscovering the Joy of Exploration Of Ash and Steel…