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.

Laysara: Summit Kingdom, the strategic mountain city-builder from indie studio Quite OK Games, has just unveiled its first major content update: the Ice Altar Update. This winter-themed expansion delivers new mechanics, breathtaking environmental effects, and gameplay improvements, all while reinforcing the game’s identity as one of the most visually stunning and immersive city-builders on the market. With its picturesque mountain landscapes and intricate mechanics, Laysara has already captured the hearts of Early Access players on Steam. This update takes the experience to new heights, offering fresh challenges, tools, and audiovisual delights. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ice…

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The wildly entertaining Party Animals is back with its latest seasonal addition, the Winter Cabin Update, which infuses holiday spirit into this chaotic and hilarious brawler. From festive Christmas outfits to snow-filled kart races, the update delivers fresh content to keep players engaged through the holiday season. For fans of this physics-driven party game, the Winter Cabin Update is a perfect excuse to jump back into the fun—whether you’re battling friends, throwing opponents off icy bridges, or speeding through whimsical racetracks on your Steam Deck. Winter Wonderland: A Festive Cabin and More The highlight of the update is the Winter…

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Liar’s Bar Roadmap: New Features, Ranked Play, and What to Expect in 2025 The thrilling and deceptive multiplayer experience of Liar’s Bar is gearing up for an exciting year with the announcement of its 2025 Roadmap. Hazelwood Interactive has laid out plans to introduce new features, competitive modes, and technical improvements that promise to elevate the game for its dedicated community. Having logged countless hours in this dynamic mix of social deception and strategy, our team is thrilled to see the game expanding while addressing key community concerns like cheaters and Steam Deck compatibility. Here’s what you can expect from…

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The eerie survival horror-farming hybrid Descending The Woods has just dropped its highly anticipated Holiday Update, introducing five powerful new tools, dynamic night events, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. Whether you’re fending off demons in the haunted woods or trying to stay alive on your farm, this update delivers a fresh mix of tension and strategy for players. AIONWARE continues to refine and expand the game with consistent updates, and following the success of the Halloween event, hopes are high for this holiday release to hit the mark. Here’s everything you need to know about the new equipment, night events,…

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Hazelight Studios, the creators of It Takes Two and A Way Out, are back with their most ambitious project yet: Split Fiction. This action-packed, genre-defying co-op game, set to release on March 6, 2025, promises to deliver another unforgettable experience for fans of teamwork, storytelling, and inventive gameplay. Combining sci-fi and fantasy elements with Hazelight’s signature cooperative design, Split Fiction is shaping up to be a must-play title for friends and partners who love gaming together. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming game. A Dual-World Adventure At its core, Split Fiction is a buddy adventure that blends…

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The terrifying world of The Outlast Trials just got darker with the release of its latest major update, Project Breach, available now across Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox. Known for its intense psychological horror and relentless pacing, The Outlast Trials continues to deliver fresh, bone-chilling content to its loyal fanbase, even after hitting version 1.0. This update introduces a new enemy, an ominous trial, a haunting map, and more tools for surviving Murkoff Corporation’s nightmarish experiments. Here’s everything you need to know about the Project Breach Update and why it’s a perfect excuse to dive back into the…

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