Marvin on the spark behind Vital Shell
Vital Shell developer Marvin explains the game’s inspirations, abandoned ideas, balance philosophy, iteration process, and why its arena-shooter identity was shaped by years of experimentation.
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Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator brings relaxed restaurant management to PS5 and Xbox
Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator is heading to consoles this month, launching first on PS5 on February 10, 2026, with Xbox Series X|S following on February 26, 2026. The PC version is already available on Steam with 86% positive user reviews.
World of Sea Battle 2026 Roadmap: Four Major Updates Planned
World of Sea Battle’s 2026 roadmap lays out four major updates covering new Archipelago progression, ship skills, guild systems, new ships, Endless Sea endgame content, and port-warfare changes.
State of Play returns Feb 12 — 60+ minutes of PS5 updates
PlayStation’s February 12 State of Play promises more than 60 minutes of PS5 updates, with third-party and indie games alongside additional news from PlayStation Studios.
Fear The Timeloop Review (PC) – Old-School Horror Energy, Modern Rough Edges
Fear The Timeloop earns a 6.5/10 for strong old-school survival horror energy, responsive developer support, and classic atmosphere, despite bugs, camera issues, clunky combat timing, and rough edges.
Witchbrook Targets 2026 Release, Chucklefish Confirms
Witchbrook is targeting a 2026 release, with Chucklefish highlighting Mossport’s school-life structure, relationships, seasonal routines, customization, and cozy town atmosphere.
WTF: Waifu Tactical Force (GOTW #40) Could Be Huge If the Community Sticks
A movement shooter that lives or dies by its community WTF: Waifu Tactical Force is my Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week #40 — because under the loud name and bold style, there’s a shooter here that feels built for short, sharp matches, clean movement, and “one more round” energy. It’s also the kind…
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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando gets a new gameplay overview trailer
Four-player co-op carnage, vehicles, and Swarm Engine hordes — March 12, 2026 Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released a new gameplay overview trailer for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, confirming its release date as March 12, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. If you’ve been…
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Lost Legions clears 60 000+ wishlists as Roman survival RPG momentum builds
Rome, survival, and close-quarters brutality in the Teutoburg Forest Lost Legions is a Roman-themed survival action RPG from Tarock Interactive, set in the aftermath of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest — and it’s now live on Steam with its first public pitch: a harsh open world, deep crafting, and combat that’s meant to feel…
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Carbon passes 40,000 Steam wishlists as its cyberpunk ARPG demo gains traction
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
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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About Fishing preview: fishing mechanics with uneasy answers
A calm cast, then something pulls back About Fishing is a fishing-themed murder mystery from The Water Museum. It’s also currently playable via a Steam playtest — and based on my first short session, it already feels like one of those games that looks simple until you notice how many little systems are hiding under…
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Fix Stories: From hobby dev to full release — Droplet: States of Matter after seven years
Seven years in spare time — and the moment Droplet finally hit 1.0 This is part of Fix Stories — dev-authored journeys published on Fix Gaming Channel. For another long-form creator journey, read This May Be Anti-Inspirational. It Worked Anyway. Story My name is Karl “Krayfishkarl” Ast. I am a hobbyist solo developer, and I…
Roulette Heist: Gameplay Attempt — No Players Online, Match Wouldn’t Start
A multiplayer game that can’t begin without a crowd While trying to record Roulette Heist, I ran into a hard stop: I couldn’t start a match because no players were available to join during the session. With no one online at that moment, the game didn’t offer a way to kick off a round —…
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DRUDGE — 32:9 Ultrawide Gameplay (Early Access First Look)
A grim quota-driven bunker sim with a slow-building survival bite DRUDGE is a first-person dystopian survival/sim experience where the “job” is part of the horror: you’re trapped underground, forced to meet daily quotas under a punishment collar while you earn money, unlock passages, and gear up to push deeper. If you’re curious about how DRUDGE…
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