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Steam Controller Next Week
Following a leak or two, Valve officially announces launch details about its new Steam Controllers, saying they will first become available on May 4th at 1:00 pm EDT. These will be available on Steam...
Steam Controller Reviews
On the heels of the release announcement above come reviews of Valve's new Steam Controller. Here's a roundup: Steam Controller- The Ars Technica review. Valve Steam Controller review: A gamepad in...
Husk Protocol Playtest
Playtesting is underway for Husk Protocol, and players interested in this deckbuilding mecha game can join in right now on Steam. This Announcement Trailer takes a look at what to expect if you play...
PowerWash Simulator 2 - STAR WARS Pack Announced
FuturLab announces a STAR WARS Pack is "coming soon," adding new licensed content to PowerWash Simulator 2, the cozy cleaning sequel. This will put you in the role of P0-W2, "a Class Five cleaning...
Release Dates/Windows
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes - Release Date Trailer. May 11th. Kingdom Loop - Official Release Trailer. April 28th.
Roadmaps and Plans
Valve Steam Controller Review - Latency Benchmarks, Battery Life, Repairability - Gamers Nexus (NSFW video). The Valve-approved Half-Life remake is joining the Garry's Mod family 'by popular demand'...
On Sale
Save 50% on Valheim on Steam. Save 50% on DG2: Defense Grid 2 on Steam. Save 50% on Medieval Dynasty on Steam. Save 60% on Dice & Fold on Steam. Spring Into Creativity (pay what you want and help...
Business and Finance
Why publishers and investors are increasingly backing user-generated games over conventional ones - GamesIndustry.biz.
More Assassin's Creed Hexe Departures
A post on LinkedIn reveals a "new chapter" for Benoit Richer as cofounder and Game Director at indie studio Servo Games. This makes him the latest notable departure from the Assassin's Creed Hexe...
Better Than Dead Next Month
MicroProse Software and MONTE GALLO announce May 12th is the official release date for Better Than Dead, the hardcore bodycam first-person shooter set in the target-rich environment of Hong Kong. The...
On the Rocks Announced
312 Interactive and LootBag Studios announce On the Rocks, a first-person survival game where you manage a post-apocalyptic bar coming to Early Access on PC in Q4 of this year. The Reveal Trailer...
Cosmic Fugue Announced
Entering a fugue state, solo developer CosmicAtomGames announces Cosmic Fugue, a first-person space exploration game "coming soon" to Windows PC via Steam. This promises "Outer Wilds-style planetary...
Forest of Deceit Announced
Ghost Camp announces Forest of Deceit, a "Jackbox-esque" social deduction game for 4-8 players. This is coming to Windows PC via Steam in Q3 of this year. The Announcement Trailer allows you to see...
Demos and Freebies
Case Solved: The London Files on Steam (Windows). "A cozy noir puzzle game where you must investigate the dark underbelly of London. Murders have taken place, witness statements conflict and alibis...
Release Dates/Windows
Arms of God - Release Date Announcement Trailer. June 8th. Heavy Metal Death Can - Launch Trailer. May 28th.
Roadmaps and Plans
Morbid Metal: Roadmap Trailer - What's coming up next.
Alien Isolation Hint?
A post on the Alien: Isolation X has a short video featuring the logo for developer Creative Assembly. It shows an air-lock opening to focus on an emergency payphone (still a sci-fi staple). There's...
Kiln Released
Kiln is now available on PC and consoles, offering the latest action game cooked up by Double Fine Productions. The Windows edition is on Steam with a 10% launch discount. Apologies for not...
Hallow Blade Announced
A new Publishing Announcement Trailer reveals Hallow Blade, a first-person action/adventure in a dark fantasy environment coming to PC via Steam with a "to be announced" release date. This post from...
Demos and Freebies
The Wake (Demo) on Steam (Windows). "Set sail on the dark waters of a forgotten archipelago. Catch mutated monsters with customizable gear, master eldritch magic, and fight for survival. Take up...
Rumor Mill
New Valve Hardware Given Pricing Update, Steam Machine Hopes Crushed - Gaming Bible.
On Sale
Destiny 2: Expansions Bundle 2026 (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* Tower Defense 2 (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* *Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of...
Game History and Preservation
Two Early 1990s Games Are Getting Surprise Physical Re-Releases This Fall - VICE. Rare Nintendo Game Has Been Restored After 50+ Years - VICE.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Noah Hawley's Far Cry Show Is an Anthology, Won't Adapt Games - IGN. Far Cry Showrunner Explains Why He's Writing His Own Story - Kotaku. Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1 Has Arrived....
People Can Fly Can Publish
Polish developer People Can Fly announces the acquisition of the Cooldown Games brand and its publishing rights. This is the foundation of "a dedicated publishing vertical within People Can Fly's...
INDIE Live Expo
The latest INDIE Live Expo concluded a few hours ago, and the English version of the entire four-plus hour presentation can be seen here (for the multilingual, it's also available in Japanese and...
Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation Early Access
Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation is now in Early Access for Windows and macOS on Steam, offering a battle of the bands roguelike deckbuilder from Gilligames. This arrived yesterday, and has only...
Drunken Goddess Reflux Announced
Drunken Goddess Reflux is one of the quirkier announcements from the Indie Live Expo, promising a "Russian roulette drinking survival" game where you face off against a demon. That's pretty unusual,...
Release Dates/Windows
Dungeon Settlers - Early Access Release Date Announcement Trailer. September 10th. My Little Cafe Nightmare - Release Date Announcement Trailer. June 2nd. OCTOPinbs - Release Date Announcement...
Rumor Mill
Someone accidentally leaked Star Wars- Galactic Racer's release date on Steam - Eurogamer.net.
Engagement Ring
Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Sales Nearly Matched PC Numbers, Proving Cross-Platform Viability - TechPowerUp.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Mortal Kombat II - Let's F'ckn Go. Thanks Dark Horizons via Ant.
Gone Gold: Gold Gold Adventure Gold
Despite its obvious aversion to repetition, developer Can Can Can a Man announces that Gold Gold Adventure Gold is now gold, and this city builder will leave Early Access and officially launch on...
Curse of Pirates Early Access
Curse of Pirates has set sail in Early Access on Steam, bringing Windows gamers a seafaring action/roguelite from Funky Parrot and HeroCraft. This is said to be inspired by Vampire Survivors and...
Hell Clock: Cursed War in June
Rogue Snail and Mad Mushroom announce Cursed War, an expansion for Hell Clock coming to the roguelike action/RPG on June 2nd. This will come to the Windows edition on Steam, and the game and DLC will...
Demos and Freebies
Din's Champion (Updated) on Steam (Windows). "The evil goddess seeks to devour and remake the world... and you are what stands in her way. Fight and kill, expand your skill tree, craft and build, and...
Release Dates/Windows
Memoirium Release Date Announcement. August 13th. The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time - Release Date Trailer. May 28th.
Rumor Mill
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Leaked With 50+ Games - MP1st.
Quoteworthy
Larian Wants to Absolutely Demolish" Steam Again With Divinity - MP1st.
On Sale
Save 75% on Half-Life- Alyx on Steam. Save 75% on Overcooked! 2 on Steam. Save 40% on I Am Your Beast on Steam. Fellow Traveller's Publisher Sale 2026 on Steam. Fore! A Golf Games Bundle (pay what...
South of Midnight Wins Peabody
The 86th Peabody Winners Announcement reveals that South of Midnight has added a Peabody Award to its trophy case (thanks Neutronbeam). This third-person action/adventure from Compulsion Games set in...
HOTEL BARCELONA: Late Check-Out Released
New Late Check-Out DLC is now available on Steam for HOTEL BARCELONA, the action/RPG for Windows from White Owls. Much like the policy at the Hotel California, this will allow you to check out any...
OBLITACRATER Launches
OBLITACRATER is now available for PC and consoles, launching a twin-stick shooter where you literally circle the planet looking for more enemies to kill from strangely named developer Strangely Named....
Hull Rupture Announcement, Playtest
Konfa Games and tinyBuild announce Hull Rupture, a roguelite base-management/tower defense game set aboard a spaceship. The Announcement Trailer shows off retro graphics and reveasl the ship is run...
Inkblood Playtest
An open playtest is now underway on Steam for Inkblood, allowing everyone to dive into this murder mystery where you play as an Inquisitor investigating the death of your predecessor. A new Open...
Voidling Bound Playtest Expands
Hatchery Games reconfirms June 9th is the release date for Voidling Bound, its monster-taming third person shooter. This will come to Windows via the Epic Games Store and Steam. In the meantime, in...
Demos and Freebies
Eternal Haunt on Steam (Windows). "A first-person atmospheric survival horror game set in Old Japan. Explore the claustrophobic labyrinth of Yuki-Onna's home, stay warm, scavenge for items and avoid...
Release Dates/Windows
Disgaea Mayhem - Release Date Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5 & Steam). July 23rd. Tyr Release Window Trailer. Summer.
Anno 117: Pax Romana Free Weekend
Ubisoft announces everyone is now invited to play Anno 117: Pax Romana for free between now and Monday, offering a complimentary four-day visit to the second century to play this strategy sequel....
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced in July
Ubisoft served up the promised details on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced at a showcase today, announcing this remake of 2013's Assassin's Creed Black Flag IV will launch on July 9th for Windows,...
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