Author: CtrlQueen

The team behind the highly anticipated open-world RPG pulls back the curtain on the talent bringing Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane to life in the world of Pywel. As the launch window for Crimson Desert draws closer, Pearl Abyss is finally letting fans put faces to the voices that will guide them through the brutal, beautiful world of Pywel. Following a series of explosive gameplay trailers that highlighted the game’s dynamic combat and stunning proprietary engine, the developer has pivoted to showcase the narrative soul of the project. Premiering at the recent IGN Fan Fest, Pearl Abyss released a brand-new behind-the-scenes video…

The first major gaming event of 2026 kicks off on February 23rd. Dive into a week-long celebration of upcoming titles, developer livestreams, and community chats. If your Steam wishlist isn’t already overflowing, prepare for that to change. The Steam Team has officially announced that the first Steam Next Fest of 2026 begins tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. This thrice-yearly tradition has become a cornerstone of the PC gaming calendar, serving as a massive digital expo where developers from around the world showcase their “not-yet-launched” projects. For seven days, players can download and play hundreds of free demos…

THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio invite players to step into a breathtaking, hand-drawn world. The demo is live now, offering a substantial look at the 2D adventure that looks like a painting come to life. In an era dominated by high-fidelity 3D graphics and procedural generation, there is something profoundly arresting about the human touch of hand-drawn animation. Today, THQ Nordic and developer Weappy Studio have officially released the first public demo for The Eternal Life of Goldman, a vibrant 2D platform adventure that has been turning heads since its reveal. The demo arrives as a centerpiece for Steam Next…

Revealed during the Convergence Showcase, Cygnus Cross is doubling down on its “All-Star” vocal talent for the upcoming “Diablo-meets-Stardew” ARPG. Summer 2026 can’t come soon enough. It has been less than a month since Cygnus Cross first pulled back the curtain on Emberville, and the indie world is already buzzing. What started as a quiet three-year passion project has quickly transformed into one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Today, during the Convergence Showcase livestream, the developer proved they aren’t slowing down, announcing a heavy-hitting addition to the voice cast and a major behind-the-scenes promotion for a fan-favorite…

The indie powerhouse behind ‘Buckshot Roulette’ and ‘Mouthwashing’ just unveiled a massive slate of weird and wild titles. Even better? You can play the demos right now. If there is one publisher that consistently delivers the kind of genre-defying, expectation-breaking games we love, it’s CRITICAL REFLEX. Today, during the Convergence Games Showcase, the eclectic indie label brought the heat, dropping not one, but four brand-new trailers for their upcoming slate. CRITICAL REFLEX hasn’t just provided cinematic teasers, either—they have unleashed a wave of updated demos and playtests on Steam ahead of Next Fest. Here is a breakdown of every mind-bending…

With the March 5th release date just days away, Wishfully Studios gives players a sneak peek into the Wemari Forest. An older, more agile Lana and her loyal companion Mui face new robotic threats. The wait is almost over for fans of breathtaking, cinematic platformers. With its highly anticipated release arriving this Thursday, March 5th, publisher Thunderful and developer Wishfully Studios have released a brand-new gameplay video for Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. Following up on the critically acclaimed 2023 original, this sequel promises a deeply emotional, 6-to-8-hour sci-fi tale told entirely without spoken dialogue. Instead, the…