Author: CtrlQueen

The masters of serious train simulation are teaming up with the world’s most famous tank engine. Dovetail Games announces a narrative-driven adventure that brings the Island of Sodor to life like never before. For decades, the Island of Sodor has been a place of magic, machinery, and lessons learned for children and adults alike. From the original Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry to the global television phenomenon, Thomas the Tank Engine has remained a cultural icon. Now, the franchise is getting a significant video game adaptation that promises to be more than just a simple tie-in. Dovetail…

From the minds behind World War Z and SnowRunner comes an 80s-fueled co-op shooter backed by the master of horror himself. Get your first taste of the action in a limited-time demo starting February 19 for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. If you have ever wondered what would happen if you combined the sheer overwhelming zombie numbers of World War Z with the off-road vehicle physics of SnowRunner, and then wrapped it all in the synth-heavy aesthetic of an 80s horror movie, wonder no more. Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have officially blown the doors off John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. With…

Valve’s latest festival, Steam Typing Fest, celebrates the art of the keystroke. From bullet-hell exorcisms to cozy letter writing, get ready to test your WPM starting February 5th. For most PC gamers, the keyboard is simply a vessel for WASD movement, a panel of hotkeys for spells, or a way to type “GG” (or something less polite) in chat at the end of a match. But for a specific, passionate subsect of the gaming community, the keyboard is the game. Valve has officially announced the Steam Typing Fest, a dedicated celebration of titles where your Words Per Minute (WPM) matters…

Nippets explodes from Itch.io to Steam with a new demo. Discover the handcrafted, interactive world where you can shake trees, honk trucks, and—most importantly—pet the cats. If you spent any time on the internet over the last decade, the name Blink Industries likely conjures up very specific, slightly traumatizing imagery. As the Emmy and BAFTA-winning production studio behind the viral sensation Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, they are masters of mixed-media surrealism that often veers into the horrific. But for their latest project, they have pivoted from existential puppet nightmares to something undeniably wholesome. Teaming up with Art Director Frederikke…

The world’s largest virtual motorsport trade show, SimRacing Expo, is crossing the Atlantic for the first time. With heavyweights like iRacing, Fanatec, and eNASCAR confirmed, and an exclusive “Golden Ticket” linking the digital track to the Coca-Cola 600, May 2026 promises to be the ultimate month for racing fans. The engines are idling, the lights are red, and the anticipation is at a fever pitch. For over a decade, the epicenter of the simulation racing world has arguably been in Europe, with the SimRacing Expo serving as the annual pilgrimage site for digital drivers, hardware engineers, and esports professionals. But…

Pearl Abyss pulls back the curtain on their ambitious open-world RPG, confirming a March 19 release date and revealing a genre-bending mix of high fantasy and ancient technology. For years, Crimson Desert has been one of the most enigmatic and visually stunning titles on the horizon. Developed by Pearl Abyss, the studio behind the MMORPG juggernaut Black Desert, this single-player action-adventure game promises to push the boundaries of its proprietary “BlackSpace” engine. Today, with the release of a comprehensive 15-minute featurette video, the developers have finally laid their cards on the table. The video confirms that Crimson Desert will launch…