Tips for Outreach (Part 2): Stop Making People Guess What Build You’re Offering
One simple outreach fix: name the access model (demo, trial, beta, playtest, Early Access) and add cost, time limit, and scope. Less confusion, more replies.
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One simple outreach fix: name the access model (demo, trial, beta, playtest, Early Access) and add cost, time limit, and scope. Less confusion, more replies.
A fast, cheap catch-up moment for Destiny 2 on Steam Destiny 2 is running a Franchise Sale on Steam right now, with discounts across expansions and bundles. The event is listed as live through January 29, 2026 (UTC). View the Destiny 2 Franchise Sale on Steam. Destiny 2 Franchise Sale banner Highlights worth checking Destiny…
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A tough comment that sparked the “Oil revolution” and pushed Umbral Moon forward This is part of Fix Stories — dev-authored journeys published on Fix Gaming Channel. Just a few weeks ago, I was the proud owner of an adorable mess. My game – Killing Momentum: Umbral Moon – was a mismatch of impasto oil…
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A colorful survivor-like that becomes an intense bullet hell This week’s Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week pick is Vital Shell, a colorful and spontaneous survivor-like game that brings a fun and fresh way to survive the hordes by turning it into an intense bullet hell. If you’re new to the weekly picks, you…
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A climb that should feel epic — but the demo kept breaking the illusion Reviewed on PC.Demo First Impressions Everest: Real Climbing Simulator has a concept that should sell itself: a tense, grounded climb where every step matters. But the demo I played turned into a string of “WTF” moments — glitches, bugs, and immersion-breaking…
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Rockstar’s Steam publisher sale is live with up to 80% off select titles Rockstar’s latest Publisher Sale is live on Steam with discounts up to 80% across select titles, running January 22–February 5, 2026. The official sale hub is here: Rockstar Games Publisher Sale 2026. If you want more Rockstar coverage on Fix Gaming Channel,…
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Ubisoft ends the remake after years of delays Ubisoft has confirmed it has stopped development on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. In the message shared to the Prince of Persia community, the team says the project had real potential, but it couldn’t reach the level of quality fans deserve without more time…
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A clever word-game twist on roguelite structure—until the content ceiling shows Reviewed on PC.Score: 7/10 Wordatro! is a word game that clearly wears its inspiration on its sleeve: the “one more run” loop of roguelites (and yes, the Balatro comparison is hard to avoid) applied to spelling, scoring, and smart decision-making. It’s the kind of…
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Three clean steps to stop anti-cheat kicks without risking your account Getting kicked by anti-cheat can feel brutal—especially when you haven’t cheated. Issues like game crashes or “false flag” kicks often happen because the anti-cheat sees something it doesn’t like: modified files, injected overlays, hook-based monitoring, controller/macro software, or a corrupted install after an update….
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Kojima’s definitive edition lands on Game Pass for PC, Series X|S, cloud, and handheld January 21, 2026 — DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut is now available with Xbox Game Pass across PC and Xbox Series X|S, with support also listed for cloud and handheld play for eligible members. If you’ve been following the game’s continued momentum,…
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Emergency response in Edinburgh, but Rockstar says work continues January 21, 2026 — Rockstar North, the Edinburgh studio leading development on Grand Theft Auto VI, was the scene of an early-morning emergency response on Monday, January 19 after reports of structural damage at a commercial building on Holyrood Road. According to sources, the incident was…
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A tactical roguelike built around loops, cards, and long-term decision-making January 19, 2026 — Kingdom Loop is an upcoming tactical roguelike that blends loop-based progression with turn-based strategy and deckbuilding. The free demo is available now on PC via Steam, giving players an early look at its core systems ahead of a planned full release…
A solo developer’s long road to a game that finally has a real shot This is part of Fix Stories — dev-authored journeys published on Fix Gaming Channel. How it started I am Ofer, the developer of Golel. Golel is a tick/turn-based, first-person RPG. It allows you to use the environment and mobility-focused talents to…
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A stylish cyberpunk thriller that’s finally close to launch January 19, 2026 — After a long wait and more than one shift in its launch window, REPLACED now has a firm release date: March 12, 2026. The date is now live across the game’s official channels and store listings. If you remember this one from…
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A 1994 Finland open world that keeps getting bigger — and stays grounded January 16, 2026 — Lohkare Games Oy says Last Drop has grown from a compact demo slice into a much larger, cross-shaped open world as the team moves toward its upcoming Steam Early Access launch. If you missed our earlier coverage, here’s…