Crisol: Theater of Idols trailer

I want to take a second and talk about a game I haven’t seen much buzz about that I think deserves some. I love the vibe I got, feeling close to Lies of P and Resident Evil VIII: Village . I really liked the aesthetic and that it does look fun, which can be rare in survival horror. I’m excited to see more about this game come out. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Section 13: Online Co-op Comes to Console

If you remember my review of Section 13 PS5 Review, I mentioned that Co-op would be coming soon, and the good news is that it is now here. Check out the details below and give it a shot.

Workplace associates rejoice! Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have launched the highly anticipated co-op mode for Section 13, a fiendishly ferocious twin-stick shooter. 

S2P Corp recognises the importance of positive workplace relationships and wants to support this with a teambuilding exercise! Online co-op will now be available on Xbox and PlayStation, giving employees the chance to survive the horrors below together. As the saying goes, the more, the messier and there’ll be plenty to clean up when the interdimensional forces of evil have had their fun.

Step into the monstrously challenged and health-and-safety unapproved Section 13, grab your lasers, hold onto your health packs and be prepared for death. After all — apart from taxes (*please see last week’s memo on new deductions) — it’s the only certain thing in life, and you’ll get to experience it plenty of times.

If the notion of dying over and over and over does not appeal to you, please see the most recent trailer below. Corporate assures us that it will change your mind: 

So grab a friend and save the world, or at least the only world that matters — your job! Enter the hazardous world of Section 13 today on XboxPlaystation and Steam and show those monsters who’s boss (it’s Corporate, but you’re a close second).

Borderlands 4 story trailer

After the lackluster story of Borderlands 3 , am I excited for 4? The game looks fun. But I gotta admit Randy Pitchford’s comments about the real Borderlands fans being willing to pay $80, like many gamers in our very harsh American economy, rightfully pissed me off. It’s going to be a long time if I even decide to pick up BL4 but from everything I’ve seen, the game basically looks like business as usual for the series. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Resident Evil 9 reveal trailer

It’s finally here! I’ve followed any news I could since Resident Evil VIII: Village, wondering where the story would go now that Ethan’s story is finished. We’re introduced to our new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who’s wrapped up in her own mysterious story. If this is your first time seeing the trailer, I don’t want to spoil a very familiar locale, just that I freaked out as well as the title drop. RE: Requiem is dropping 2 weeks after my birthday, and this is absolutely my most anticipated of 2026. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Cattle Country Saddles Up For a July 11th Physical Release

Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive is thrilled to announce that the physical edition of Cattle Country, the cosy Wild West life-sim, is riding into town on July 11, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

Developed by Castle Pixel and digitally published by Playtonic FriendsCattle Country invites players to settle down on the pixel prairies as a budding pioneer. Build your ranch, raise cattle, befriend townsfolk, and soak in the slow, satisfying rhythm of frontier life, with a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re crafting, farming, or just watching the sunset after a hard day’s work, there’s no shortage of down-home charm.

The Cattle Country physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch is available to pre-order now from the Silver Lining Interactive store page hereDon’t miss your chance to grab a copy and start the coziest cowboy adventure of the summer!

About Cattle Country

Here is a taste of some of the wild adventures awaiting you as you become part of this small community of settlers, and part of a story that’s as old as these hills. Welcome to Cattle Country

Ranchin’ and Handcraftin’ – Work the land, raise cattle, and build your dream homestead from sunup to sundown under the wide-open skies.

Swappin’ Stories – Meet the townsfolk, lend a hand, and earn your place among these big-hearted neighbours.

Beware of Bandits – Not all folks are friendly in Cattle Country. Keep your guard up and protect what’s yours from bandits and cattle rustlers!

Rodeos to Romance – Forge deep bonds or fall in love with one of 18 romanceable characters. Life’s richer when shared.

Buried Treasure – Brave the mines in search of riches, rare metals, and secrets left behind by outlaws.

Trackin’ Game – Hunt, explore, or just take in the wild. Critters big and small roam the land, and are waiting to be discovered.

Don’t delay! Get ready to add Cattle Country to your cozy physical PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch collection today! Pre-order now from Silver Lining Direct

The Last of Us Part II

Joel and Ellie have settled down after escaping the Fireflies but all is not well after Ellie learned the truth Joel hid from her. They have a home. Ellie is beginning to thrive, even finding love, until the unthinkable happens when Joel is viscously murdered in front of her. Traumatized and enraged, Ellie ventures off to find the young woman named Abby and her crew responsible, journeying deeper into terror and bloodshed for revenge. But why was Abby out to kill Joel in the first place? Who are the Wolves and the Scars at war? How far are the two willing to go to settle their disturbing blood feud?

So controversies aside, I can understand some of the hate for the game. The Last of Us was a storytelling masterpiece. Last of Us 2 is a sequel that takes a lot of risks and goes to some truly depraved places as a revenge story. Personally, I loved most of what the game had to offer but I can understand why someone wouldn’t. The story, while way darker than the first (which really says something) balances it out with some pretty heartfelt and beautiful moments as did its predecessors. I was incredibly captivated by Ellie and Abby’s journeys. The beginning is much slower so you do have to stick around but once Ellie starts her revenge quest, the game not only opens up but you’re treated to some really tense gameplay. The infected take a back seat this time, though the new types combined with the vastly smarter enemy AI make some good horror- the Rat King towards the end genuinely scared the shit out of me and was one of my favorite horror bosses in a while. I love that the game adds some disturbingly realistic touches to the enemies so you feel dirty killing them. I appreciate the differences between Ellie’s and Abby’s weapons and passive abilities that add a bit in clinches. I do have have to say the game overall is way harder than the first and much less forgiving. I’ve gotten more frustrated on certain sections of this game than I have on a lot of Souls games and Alien: Isolation o give you an idea, so patience is a must. Also the slower pace does make the game feel much longer, even without the humongous death count, than I’m sure it really is. In the end, I love the game just as much as the first as a truly horrific revenge tale bordering into the waters of depravity as Blood Meridan but this game is absolutely not for everyone but well worth your time. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

tinyBuild’s Vertical City Builder “ALL WILL FALL” Drops New Trailer + Steam Demo

Video game publisher tinyBuild (Graveyard KeeperPotion CraftKingmakers) and developer All Parts Connected are thrilled to unveil a new gameplay trailer for ALL WILL FALL, the innovative new city builder launching in 2025 on PC via Steam. A new demo is also out now as part of Steam’s City Builder Fest featuring updated gameplay, improved physics, new buildings, overhauled activities like leisure and nightlife, and the addition of red barrels…you can guess what they do.

In a flooded, post-apocalyptic world, you’ll construct and govern humanity’s last bastion the only way that remains: up! Stack buildings carefully while balancing real-world physics, manage the needs of your people, and make tough decisions to keep your society and city from collapsing. With various unique maps, objectives, and challenges to discover, there are always new heights to be reached and new disasters to avoid.

Key Features

  • Master 3D Physics-Based Construction: Land is limited in this oceanic world. Stack buildings and create optimized production chains to grow your city to new heights in all three dimensions, but be mindful of real-world construction forces to ensure your precious structures don’t come tumbling down!
  • Lead Your Colony: Manage the needs and wants of different factions in your city like Sailors, Engineers and Workers, each with their own unique traits. Maintain balance between the factions – or pick your favorites to unlock their true potential at the cost of goodwill from the others.
  • Make Tough Decisions: Will you shepherd humanity for the greater good, or rule in terror as a tyrant? Be benevolent and try to care for everyone, or be strict and punish dissent forcefully. The choices – and the consequences – are yours.
  • A New Dawn for Humanity: Send out expeditions, face unique threats with each play session, unlock a variety of scenarios and challenges, and create new colonies to establish humanity’s new home above the seas.

Check out ALL WILL FALL’s new demoon Steam now and wishlist today ahead of the game’s release on PC later this year.

About All Parts Connected

All Parts Connected is a new indie studio from Lithuania with a goal to put both the dev team and their country on the global gaming radar with a strong creative vision, deeply engaging gameplay mechanics, and the ability to connect all those parts into truly unique experiences.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard KeeperSpeedRunnersDUCKSIDE and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

Pokémon, Genshin Impact Talent Star in Werewolf-Smooching Dating Sim ‘Scholomatch’ Coming to PC in 2025

The Horizon Wizarding Academy is taking enrollments and you’re the newest student! Fall deep in love and deep into the spirit realms as you learn magic, mingle with other academics, and uncover the secrets that threaten the academy’s future.

Your fellow students include a magical menagerie of otherworldly beings, including werewolves, fairies, sirens, and more. Scholomatch’s 11 main, potentially romanceable, characters each feature their own art, story, gameplay mechanics, and voice acting.

The game’s voice cast stars Jesse Inocalla (Genshin Impact, New Tales from the Borderlands, Marvel Battleworld), Sally Beaumont (Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader), Jingle Deleon (Pokémon Arceus’ Wish, Diablo IV), and a number of other brilliant vocal talents.

Dialogue decisions allow you to flirt, or get to know a character more, before you head to the match 3 board to clear gems and complete puzzles in order to score points. Clearing a round rewards you with XP which can in turn be used to unlock elemental improvements to score even more points. Plus, it impresses other students!

Though supernatural smooching is on the cards for those whose hearts desire, Scholomatch fully supports platonic connections, too. Character playthroughs can be completed in any combination of platonic and romantic, and there’s also the possibility of polyamory throughout its more than 15 hours of gameplay content.

Key Features of Scholomatch:

  • Deep Spirit Realms, Deeper Relationships: Form earnest relationships with a number of supernatural beings, who have their own likes, dislikes, and carefully crafted personalities. 
  • Wizards, Werewolves, and More: Live vicariously through the protagonist and engage in your wildest fantasies by dating wizards, fairies, sirens, werewolves, and vampires just to name a few! 
  • Designed for Inclusivity: Different types of relationships are represented in the game, including same-gender matches, as well as platonic, romantic, and polyamorous relationships.

Scholomatch will be released in 2025 on PC via Steam. A playable demo is now available via the Steam page.

Demo Released for Innovative Tactical RPG Valor Of Man

ndie developer and publisher Legacy Forge is excited to announce the release of a playable PC demo for their upcoming tactical RPG with roguelike mechanics Valor of Man. Available to download now PC via Steam, the Valor of Man demo is your first chance to immerse yourself in the tactical action you can expect when the game launches via Steam Early Access later in 2025. 

Critically Acclaimed The Nameless – Slay Dragon: The Mythic Epic Update

Check it out on Steam

This  exciting update is the publisher’s response to months of enthusiastic player feedback and focuses on refining game mechanics, adjusting combat balance, and massively expanding content to better cater to the diverse preferences we identified in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, a new adventurer, a challenge seeker, or someone who enjoys a more laid back experience, this update offers a multitude of fresh perspectives and exciting new experiences for everyone.

The Mythic Epic update brings:

  • A brand new ending – bringing the total number of discoverable endings to six, each one of them entirely based on your decisions
  • Character Traits – to help you further tweak your characters enhancing all abilities from combat actions to crafting and trading in a number of ways
  • Four new melee-oriented professions – creating even more synergies with spellcasting professions and further enriching combat strategies
  • A “Heavy Warrior” profession – a beastly hulk who can use defensive stats to bolster offensive power, tailored for players who enjoy tanky characters
  • New Game+ – for those who have completed the game. Carry over your saves with new benefits, including additional trait slots for all characters, enabling them to create even more powerful builds to tackle tougher challenges in subsequent playthroughs
  • The new “Mythic Epic” mode – our gift to players who crave self-imposed challenges. This new mode introduces a Mythic phase for certain enemies, as well as unfathomably powerful Mythic-level foes
  • An “Unlimited Rest” mode – a more laid back adventure that allows you to rest your party as much as you want without sacrificing time-limited rewards and content, the best of both worlds!
  • Many new map events, character dialogues, and boss fights adding as much as 30% more content!

Exploration is as important as combat!
Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, you need to use all possible skills to find your own path. Adventures are not only full of choices, but often require a bit of luck.

Wait… there’s more! The Nintendo Switch version of The Nameless: Slay Dragon is currently in active development and is expected to launch in 2025!

Available on Steam, The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a fantasy-themed, tabletop-inspired, turn-based RPG that took a solo developer six years to craft. Since its release on Steam in September 2024, it has received over 1,100 reviews with an overall 91% review rating (“Very Positive”).