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Carbon passes 40,000 Steam wishlists as its cyberpunk ARPG demo gains traction

February 6, 2026May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

A wishlist milestone — and a playable demo to back it up Carbon, a cyberpunk/biopunk-flavoured action RPG from Hardwired Studios, has just crossed 40,000 wishlists on Steam — a strong early signal for a project that’s still building toward launch. We’ve seen how wishlist momentum can translate into real visibility for indies (for example, Hypercharge…

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Global memory shortage delays Steam Machine plans as pricing stays uncertain

February 5, 2026May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

A supply squeeze that’s pushing Valve’s new hardware plans Gamers hoping to get their PC gaming fix from Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine may need a bit more patience. The company has confirmed it’s revisiting its launch timing and pricing, pointing to the same pressure the rest of the hardware world is feeling right now: memory…

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Vale’s Echo Is a Cozy Horror Adventure About Death, Memory, and a Talking Skull

November 13, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

2D indie adventure Vale’s Echo sends a dead girl and her wisecracking skull through a surreal underworld of choices and consequences Here at Fix Gaming Channel we like shining a bit more light on indie titles that, for whatever reason, might not get noticed by the mainstream audience. Every once in a while, a concept…

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Block 17 Mixes Sci-Fi Horror and Dark Humor in a Martian Prison

November 13, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Stylised pixel action horror Block 17 blends sci-fi horror and humor as a gun-toting mechanic If playing as a gun-toting mechanic on Mars in a pixel action horror game scratches your sci-fi itch, then Block 17 from Pixel Fusion Games could be right up your exhaust port. You’re sent to fix a major electrical malfunction…

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Gods, Death & Reapers unveils Helheim map in new Closed Alpha

November 12, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Wolcen Studio opens the biggest Gods, Death & Reapers playtest yet, Nov 20–26. Closed Alpha 4 adds Story Mode, Helheim, The Unworthy faction, and system updates.

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US tanks join the fight in Call to Arms: Panzer Elite’s first major Early Access update

November 12, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Digitalmindsoft’s first major Early Access update adds the U.S. as a playable faction to Panzer Elite, introduces Operation Frost Line, and two new skirmish maps.

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Money-laundering sim Cash Cleaner Simulator launches on PS5, Xbox Series Feb 12, 2026

November 8, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Cash Cleaner Simulator hits PS5 & Xbox Series on February 12, 2026 Mind Control Games’ money-laundering sim brings its shady side-hustle to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 12, 2026, published by Forklift Interactive. For those eagerly awaiting the Cash Cleaner Simulator PS5 and Xbox release date, the wait is finally over. The…

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Delayed to December 2025 as Reef Finalizes Physical Editions

November 7, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

I’ll be back… in December: Terminator 2D: No Fate delayed to December 2025 Publisher Reef Entertainment has delayed Terminator 2D: No Fate to December 2025 to allow additional time to assemble and ship the physical editions. Digital and physical releases remain planned across PC and consoles. It’s the game’s third schedule shift after prior moves…

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FREE for Owners: The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster Launches on Steam

November 6, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

FREE for existing owners: rebuilt visuals, smoother flight, and all DLC included The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster is out now on Steam—and it’s a FREE upgrade for everyone who already owns The Falconeer. To mark five years since launch, solo creator Tomas Sala and publisher Wired Productions have rebuilt the experience with sharper visuals and a…

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Create Miniature Worlds: Outside the Blocks Now on Steam

November 6, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

A realistic medieval diorama builder from solo dev Michał Kubas is out now on Steam Outside the Blocks arrives on PC with a relaxed, creativity-first sandbox for building richly detailed medieval scenes — from timber cottages and Tudor townhouses to sprawling castles with cobblestone courtyards. Launched on November 4, 2025, it’s a single-creator project that…

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Game of the Week #28: UMAMI, a Delicious 3D Food Puzzler

November 6, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

A Cozy Cuisine Puzzler with a Delicious 3D Vibe Game of the Week #28 Umami, the debut 3D food puzzle game from Mimmox first caught our eye during the recent Steam Next Fest earlier this year. It’s a beautifully simple idea, rotate and organize wooden blocks to discover satisfying little scenes with gentle no pressure…

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Halloween 2025: Five Indie Horror Essentials

October 31, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Halloween Horror — 5 Indie Chillers for Your Nightmare Fuel The witching hour is here, and we’ve hand-picked five indie horror games that deserve your attention. From side-scrolling hellspawn smashers to gory psychological survival, this shortlist has the right kind of nightmare fuel—whether you’re in the mood for story-driven dread, high-tempo action, or multiplayer mind…

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DEFECT — Brutal PvPvE Co-Op FPS from DOOM/Quake/COD Vets

October 31, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Brutal new co-op PvPvE FPS from industry veterans — DEFECT cyberpunk FPS DEFECT cyberpunk FPS is the debut title from Austin-based studio emptyvessel, a team featuring developers with credits across DOOM, Quake, and Call of Duty. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it’s an “Immersive Objective Shooter” set in the last city of mankind, ruled by…

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Contraband Police Review — Papers, Please Energy, Console Polish (PS5/Xbox)

October 29, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Contraband Police Review Reviewed on PlayStation 5.Score: 8/10 Contraband Police launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 7, 2025. We took the opportunity to put it through its paces in a detailed review. Developed by Crazy Rocks, a small studio based in Warsaw, Poland, the game first arrived on PC in March…

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Silver Pines, a Noir Survival-Horror Metroidvania, Announced for PC, PS5, Xbox & Switch (2026)

October 28, 2025May 2, 2026 Aidan Minter

Silver Pines brings nightmare horrors and dark mystery to PC & consoles in 2026 Publisher Team17 and developer Wych Elm are bringing their dark Metroidvania survival horror Silver Pines to PC and console platforms, including Nintendo Switch, in 2026. Visually, the game brings a really cool and interesting animated look and feel in a side-scrolling…

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