Author: CtrlQueen

With the Server Slam officially wrapped and the March 5 release date looming, Bungie pulls back the curtain on the haunting, electronic soundscape of Tau Ceti IV. If you spent the weekend dodging enemy fire and sprinting for extraction zones during the Marathon Server Slam, you likely noticed that Tau Ceti IV has a very distinct, oppressive pulse. Today, with the beta servers officially closed and the full launch just days away, Bungie is giving players a look at the minds behind that pulse. The studio has premiered a brand-new “Developer Insights” video titled Music of Marathon, exploring the intricate…

Dust Games is about to make your living room a warzone. Grab up to five friends, tape a knife to your robotic vacuum, and prepare for the most chaotic party game of the spring. For years, humanity has trusted robotic vacuums to quietly clean our floors, navigate around our furniture, and occasionally get stuck on a rogue phone charger. But what happens when they abandon their cleaning duties and choose violence? Barcelona-based independent studio Dust Games has the answer. Today, the developer announced that ROOMBATTLE, an absurd six-player multiplayer party-battler, will officially launch on PC (Steam) and Linux on March…

Just in time for Steam Next Fest, developer stillalive studios updates its transit sim to let you and three friends navigate the streets of Ashtree together. Driving a bus is usually a solitary profession—just you, the wheel, and a hundred passengers wondering why you’re five minutes late. But today, Saber Interactive and the developer, stillalive studios, are changing the schedule. Just days after announcing a massive John Wick game, Saber is pivoting to a slightly more peaceful (but no less chaotic) form of transportation. The publisher has released a major update for the Bus Bound free PC demo on Steam, officially…

Valve puts away the guns from PvP Fest and saddles up for a weekend of equestrian appreciation. From realistic sims to magical unicorns, the stable doors open February 19. If you are suffering from whiplash, you aren’t alone. Just a few days ago, Steam was a battleground of blood, sweat, and tears during the “PvP Fest.” But starting tomorrow, the platform is trading in its assault rifles for apples and curry combs. Valve has officially announced Steam Horse Fest, a short-but-sweet celebration of all things equestrian. The event kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, and runs…

The game formerly known as ‘Crosswind’, now Windrose, invites players to test their sea legs. Featuring up to 6 hours of gameplay, ship boarding, and co-op, this top-wishlisted title is finally playable. If you have been yearning for the high seas since Sea of Thieves or Black Flag, it is time to look alive. Windrose, the open-world pirate survival adventure that has been quietly climbing the charts under its previous name Crosswind, has officially dropped anchor at Steam Next Fest. Starting today, players can download a substantial free demo of the game, which currently sits in the Top 35 Most…

In a whimsical pivot from their usual military espionage, Konami partners with French indie ZDT Studio for a gorgeous platformer starring an octopus. A demo featuring a ‘Solid Snake’ skin is available today. Konami is having a very busy State of Play. Between reviving Silent Hill, bringing back Metal Gear, and launching new RPGs, the publisher found time to announce something completely different: a charming, high-fidelity platformer about a cephalopod trying to get home. Today, Konami announced that Darwin’s Paradox! will officially release on April 2, 2026. Developed in partnership with ZDT Studio, a passionate independent team from France, the…