Active Matter EA Review — Military Tactics vs. Anomalies
Active Matter Early Access review: a tactical extraction shooter built around anomalies, military systems, and a looping quantum-horror premise. Score: 7/10.
Gas-Station Visual Compare: Roadside Research × Before Exit (+ The Legacy cameo)
We line up trailer frames from three indie games to compare one very familiar roadside station—same canopy, two-bay garage and white van. This is a visual compare, not a verdict. Asset reuse is normal in indie dev; we’ve asked the studios for attribution and will update with replies.
ASKA Early Access Review: Beauty, Grind, and Babysitting AI
ASKA review: a gorgeous Viking survival/colony sim with depth—but heavy grind and AI babysitting hold it back. Trailer, gameplay, and score 6.5/10.
The Perilous North: Polar survival and crew management
The Perilous North is a polar survival strategy RPG built around crew management, exploration, and creeping cosmic horror.
Mist Survival: Early Access Status, How Long It’s Been and What We Know About 1.0
Mist Survival had spent more than seven years in Steam Early Access by October 2, 2025. Development was continuing, but version 1.0 still had no confirmed release date.
Bulwark: Behemoth Update Unleashes a Colossal Flagship
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles’ free Behemoth Update adds a colossal flagship, espionage systems, new architecture options, and quality-of-life improvements.
Xbox Game Pass Reboot: New Tiers and a $29.99 Ultimate
Xbox overhauled Game Pass into Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, with Ultimate rising to $29.99 and adding Ubisoft+ Classics and other perks.
Avalanche Studios Group to Close Liverpool Studio, Cut Roles in Malmö & Stockholm
Avalanche Studios Group is known for creating large-scale action games and memorable open worlds. Learn more about the studio, its work, and the creative teams behind its growing portfolio.
GOTW #23: Cairn (Demo) — Full Game Delayed to 2026
Cairn’s demo is Game of the Week #23, a short but demanding precision-climbing experience that kept us playing well beyond the main route.
Skate Review: Valorant Vibes, UI Overload, Cross-Play Laughs
Skate mixes familiar Flick-It controls, cross-play, bold visuals, and chaotic multiplayer fun, but its busy UI and bugs drag down this PC review.
Arcane Overdrive Announced With Steam Next Fest Demo
Arcane Overdrive is a fantasy survivor-like and roguelike hybrid from Nords Games, built around magical war machines and relentless combat.
EA Agrees to $55B Take-Private
Electronic Arts agreed to a $55 billion all-cash take-private deal at $210 per share, backed by a consortium including PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Streamers and Press — Combining Strategy
Indie PR that works: combine streamers and press. Timing, targeting, press kits, and outreach so your game isn’t drowned out by today’s release volume.
BlockBlasters Pulled From Steam After Alleged Malware Reports
Valve removed BlockBlasters from Steam after reports linked a late-August update to malware, credential theft, and stolen cryptocurrency.
Mars Attracts Is a Sharp, Funny Park-Management Sim
Mars Attracts first impressions: a sharp, funny PC park-management sim with smart systems, playful humor, and a surprisingly strong management loop.