Author: CtrlQueen

THQ Nordic delivers Content Update #06, bringing point-to-point Waypoint Racing, dynamic dirt accumulation, deep vehicle tuning, and the most iconic heavy-hitter in franchise history. If your fenders aren’t crumpled and your radiator isn’t smoking, are you really even racing? Since entering Early Access, Wreckfest 2 has been steadily iterating on the glorious, soft-body destruction physics that made its predecessor an absolute staple in the arcade racing genre. But while previous patches focused heavily on under-the-hood stability and netcode, the development team has officially shifted gears into pure, unadulterated content delivery. Released earlier this month on March 6th, Content Update #06…

Dmitri Ogorodnikov and German Terekhov have officially left Battlestate Games to establish a brand-new studio, Nomion Games. Their first project promises to push risk and pressure to the absolute limit. If you’ve spent any significant time raging at the “Head, Eyes” death screen in Escape from Tarkov, you likely know the names behind the community’s communication. After years of managing the chaotic, highly demanding player base of Battlestate Games, Head of PR Dmitri Ogorodnikov and PR Manager German Terekhov have officially departed the studio to forge their own path. Today, German reached out to us directly with an exciting press…

The creator behind narrative horror hits ‘Narcosis’ and ‘Decarnation’ is bending the rules of the deckbuilding genre. A free demo is available right now on Steam. The roguelike deckbuilder genre has seen countless iterations over the last few years, but a new announcement from the 2026 Pégases ceremony is looking to shuffle the deck by removing cards entirely. Independent developer Atelier QBD has officially revealed TOKENS, a strategic new take on the roguelike formula set against the glitz, glamour, and smoke-filled rooms of a fantasy universe inspired by the roaring twenties. Swapping standard paper cards for heavy, satisfying casino tokens,…

Valve’s latest week-long festival celebrates the fine art of building impenetrable fortresses and utterly destroying anyone who tries to knock them down. Get your turrets upgraded and your barricades ready. Following the massive success of February’s Steam Next Fest, Valve is keeping the momentum going with a brand-new themed event. The Steam Team has officially announced that the Steam Tower Defense Fest kicks off Monday, March 9th, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Running for a full week through March 16th, the festival will feature massive discounts across the storefront, highlighting hundreds of games dedicated to the beloved strategic genre. Build It…

Step into the steel-toe boots of a longshoreman in this gritty port simulation game. From colossal cranes to heavy-duty tractors, it is time to revitalize Port Wake. A free Steam demo is available right now. There is a distinct, undeniable appeal to heavy machinery simulators. Saber Interactive already proved they are the undisputed kings of the blue-collar gaming genre with the massive success of MudRunner and SnowRunner. Now, they are trading the muddy wilderness for the concrete logistics of America’s front door. Set to launch this Thursday, March 5, Saber Interactive’s latest simulation title, Docked, will put players in charge…

Valve has officially pulled the curtain back on the biggest hits of the February 2026 Steam Next Fest. From high-stakes extraction shooters to cozy van-life simulators, here is what everyone was playing this week. The February edition of Steam Next Fest has officially wrapped, taking with it hundreds of free demos that have consumed our hard drive space for the last seven days. But while the main event is over, the data is just rolling in. Today, the Steam Team shared the official list of the 50 Most-Played Demos of the festival. Ranked by the number of unique players who…