aldera Interactive has unveiled its cozy farming sim / tower defense hybrid The Rabbit Haul, coming to PC and Switch in 2026. As a fleet-footed rabbit, you must nurture your garden by day, then defend it from mischievous raccoons by night.
The Rabbit Haul places players in the role of a cute cottontail trying to rebuild their hometown after it’s been ravaged by greedy raccoon gang the Trash Panda Posse. During the day, you must tend to your crops, replenish your food reserves and economy, water your farm, add harvested produce to your haul, and grow defensive tower plants that will help thwart off invaders. Be strategic in your placement, as an ideal garden will make use of synergies created between harmonious plants.
When you choose to switch over into nighttime, you must defend your haul against the assailing Trash Panda Posse. They’ll grow stronger with each wave, with different enemy types attempting to spoil your riches, so you must upgrade your weapons and defenses to ensure you can survive the night!
No two playthroughs are ever the same, as The Rabbit Haul features a sprawling, randomly generated world full of quests and treasures. Explore the overworld to discover unique items and allies that will help rebuild your town and reinforce your defenses even further. Between runs, you can upgrade your towers, unlock new merchants, and prepare yourself for your next adventure. With an array of unique weapons, upgrade paths, powerful towers and crops to unlock, The Rabbit Haul offers countless playstyles to master!
“With The Rabbit Haul we wanted to combine our love of relaxing cozy games with the strategy of tower defense titles and the random adventure of roguelikes,” said Titus Lo, game designer at Caldera Interactive. “We won the GDC 2024 Pitch competition for it, so it seems like there’s an appetite for The Rabbit Haul, and not just because the crops look tasty – though that helps!”
Every so often comes a movie that is so horrifically bad it circles back around to being good. The story is just bad,the concept is ridiculous,the CGI is so bad we can’t even describe it.
This is one of those movies. I honestly don’t have anything good to say about it. The concept is horrible. It takes place in New Orleans and a series of earthquakes release spiders. Not normal spiders, ancient spiders.
These spiders have evolved to live in lava it seems and breathe fire, because of course they did. They start small, and get a bit bigger and bigger and of course there is a huge one they fight eventually.
This movie was probably made for Syfy channel or something honestly, it’s a true horrible B movie. And everyone should watch this train wreck of a movie. I don’t have anything good to say about it. The acting isn’t great,the spiders look ridiculous and the story has been done to death. It is however fun. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Leave the World Behind starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali is a sort of horror thriller about an unexpected apocalypse. Amanda (Julia) and her family need a vacation and rent out a home for the weekend.
While enjoying the beautiful home there is an unexpected knock at the door, G.H. Scott (Ali) and his daughter talking about a black out in the city. Turns out he owns the house and needs a place to stay.
This leads to some racial tension on both sides. Obviously anyone showing up in the middle of the night would cause anyone to be nervous. This is mistaken by Scotts daughter for being specifically racist in nature from Amanda, which seems to be partly true.
As the movie goes on and things get weirder,animals start to disappear, phones stop working more and more questions start to emerge. What country is causing this? China? Korea? You will find an answer within the movie,not within this blog however.
The acting is very well done. At no point did I feel like these weren’t real people with real fears. The tension and chemistry between everyone is fantastic, Julia and the kids really felt like family and the husband truly felt like a guy that might be up to something. I definitely recommend checking this one out. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
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”).
A new era of warfare is almost here. Tempest Rising, the highly anticipated, modern real-time strategy game coming April 24, 2025, from Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and Knights Peak, is available to pre-order today on PC via Steam. Today also marks the world debut of Tempest Rising’s first official multiplayer demo, playable now until February 3 as part of Steam’s Real-Time Strategy Fest. Experience high-stakes base-building, resource management, and all-out action between unique factions in this true spiritual successor to the RTS classics of the ‘90s and 2000s.
The Standard Edition of Tempest Rising, featuring two faction-based campaigns as well as skirmish mode and competitive multiplayer, is available to pre-order today for $39.99. Players can also pre-order the game’s Deluxe Edition for $49.99, which includes:
One week of advanced access to the full game, including multiplayer and skirmish mode
A digital artbook showcasing the art and lore of Tempest Rising
The full digital game soundtrack, featuring 43 tracks from legendary Command & Conquer composer Frank Klepacki plus community favorites like Michael Markie, Hexenkraft, The Witcher composer Adam Skorupa,and Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen
Pre-order either edition to unlock the “Commander Pack” DLC at no extra charge, featuring a variety of exclusive in-game cosmetics, including bonus player icons, skins, cursors and more.
During Tempest Rising’s first multiplayer demo, going on now through February 3, players can battle each other for dominance on three maps: Alps (2v2), Overgrown Oasis (1v1), and Altitude (1v1). Players can also experience the game’s PvE skirmish mode against AI opponents for the first time.
About Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. Experience two epic campaigns with unique factions and deeply rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill. Take full command of the battlefield as you build up your base, lead your armies into combat, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious.
Key Features
Classic RTS base-building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat and tons of customization
Command two asymmetrical factions, each featuring unique harvesting models, resource systems, and distinct rosters of units for drastically different playstyles
Two epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes to drive the story
Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Glicko-2 rating
Grab your Tempest Risingpre-order today before the game launches on April 24, with one week of advanced access available for Deluxe Edition owners! For the latest news and updates, follow Tempest Rising on X/Twitter and Discord.
Following a livestream announcement by Yogscast last Friday, Gamersky and Yogscast Games are excited to announce not one, but two new strategy games set to launch on Steam — February 6, 2025. From Yahzj Games, Border Pioneer challenges players to build a pixel metropolis and defend it from outside forces. Meanwhile, chx games’ Stray Path offers a feline FreeCell take on the roguelike deckbuilder. Both games will be available on Steam next month.
As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come… and try to knock it down. The perfect blend of city-builder and tower defense, Border Pioneer gives players the opportunity to forge the fortresses of their dreams, and watch it all crash and burn before their eyes.
In deliciously nostalgic pixel style, this upcoming strategy game offers an array of treacherous terrains, diverse foes and unforeseen dangers to discover as players expand their borders. As unchartered territories are claimed and enemies are vanquished, players are rewarded with new elements to help grow and fortify their settlements.
Not all cities are ruled from the top – sometimes the strings are being pulled from the seedy back alleys of the towns themselves. Stray Path takes players on a journey through dark roads and twisted forests, where every choice is crucial as they attempt to find a way out amidst countless dangers and secrets.
From curious cats to buff beast tamers, players must select an adventurer and embark on their adventure. One by one, cards are flipped and the mysteries of the path ahead are revealed. Will there be treasure? Vicious adversaries? Or perhaps even a chance to run? Every decision has a consequence.
Gamersky and Yogscast Games will be bringing both exciting new titles to Steam on February 6, 2025. Both games will be available as part of a bundle at launch, offering players a 10% discount.
505 Pulse, the indie focused label of 505 Games, is proud to partner with Avantgarden to bring Among the Trolls, a first-person survival adventure game, to Steam Early Access in 2025. The collaboration is set to deliver a fresh, captivating experience that challenges players to survive and uncover mysteries in a vibrant, untamed wilderness.
Set on a secluded Finnish archipelago, Among the Trolls invites players to explore lush forests, survive against the odds, and unravel ancient mysteries tied to their lost relatives. The game emphasizes a dynamic, living world where player actions not only affect survival but also influence the environment and its creatures.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Avantgarden on reigniting the Among the Trolls project. They embraced the concept with passion” said Fabrizio Faraoni, Sr. Global Brand Manager from 505 Pulse. “There was a community of players, eager to know more about the status of the project. We worked for a long time behind the scenes, and we are finally ready to show early glimpses of the game they are putting together. A truly unique experience that blends survival mechanics, rich storytelling over the stunning Finnish landscape.”
Game highlights
Immersive survival gameplay: Gather resources, craft tools, and hone your survival skills in a dynamic world that responds to your actions.
Dynamic exploration: Discover hidden paths, solve environmental puzzles, and encounter mythical beings in a richly detailed Finnish wilderness.
Living ecosystem: Thrive in harmony with a nature that reacts to your choices, offering a unique blend of exploration and strategy.
Compelling narrative: Gradually uncover the truth behind your relative’s disappearance and the ancient lore of the Nordic forests.
Among the Trolls offers a compelling mix of exploration, survival, and storytelling that stands out in today’s gaming landscape. By launching on Steam Early Access, the development team aims to involve the gaming community in shaping the game’s evolution, ensuring a polished and engaging final experience.
“We see Among the Trolls as an opportunity to deliver a different take on the survival genre and shape it with the help of its dedicated community,” said AvantGarden’s Creative Director Giorgio Macellari. “Our partnership with 505 Pulse allows us to deliver this vision to a global audience.”
Players eager to embark on this adventure can wishlist the game on Steam here and stay updated on its development progress.
As always when I write these I like to start out by thanking the people who hooked me up with these, this time it is Kabum and you can pick up CubeSnake over on Steam if you so choose.
Let me get what the game is out of the way first. Remember your old Nokia cell phone that came with one game, and that game was snake? It was all square blocks and you just picked up other blocks and your snake got bigger and if you touched the sides or another part of your snake, you died and had to start over again? It now has a 3-dimensional upgrade.
All Elder millennials played this
CubeSnake took this idea and gave you a legitimate snake, and buildings and put you inside of a cube and let you do the same thing. You simply use a couple buttons to turn ( there is also controller support) with the same rules. Don’t touch yourself or the edge.
The problem is the controls are still sluggish, the game is super slow and just wasn’t fun for me to play. I never figured out how the dash button even worked, not that I think it would have helped much. In 2025 the idea of playing a game you need to pay attention to so you don’t die while only hitting two buttons just doesn’t do it for me. This is especially true when the game is so slow-paced.
You can spell out the word FEVER to get more than one pick-up at a time and speed things up a bit, but this is few and far between and doesn’t add to the excitement. I don’t hate the game, it passes the time and I think kids may enjoy it for a bit, for me it is a hard pass. The game serves its purposes and despite sluggish controls, it functions well and has solid controls. it is however just a 5/10 game that I don’t recommend for most people. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Daedalic Entertainment and Billionworlds are thrilled to present the official Showcase Trailer for Yield! Fall of Rome, the upcoming turn-based 4X strategy game launching into Early Access on January 20, 2025. The trailer highlights the game’s unique approach to the genre, offering fast-paced tactical gameplay and meaningful decisions at every turn.
Trailer Highlights:
Strategic Depth in Every Decision: Players take control of one of eight distinct factions, each vying for dominance in the tumultuous final days of the Roman Empire. Expand your dominion, conquer provinces, and immerse yourself in a dynamic game where every turn shapes the course of history.
Skirmish Gameplay Rundown: Watch as the Persian faction strategically establishes its economy, engages in tactical battles, and conquers rival territories. The trailer demonstrates how Yield! balances focused decision-making with expansive strategy.
Dynamic Campaigns: Players can engage with Romans as allies or enemies, adapting strategies based on alliances and rivalries. Witness the rise and fall of empires as every choice has a lasting impact.
Versatile Game Modes: Whether enjoying relaxed single-player campaigns or diving into competitive multiplayer, Yield! provides fully customizable skirmishes and weekly time-limited challenges for diverse gameplay experiences.
Yield! Fall of Rome brings a fresh perspective to the 4X strategy genre, inspired by classics like Civilization and Battle for Polytopia. With its accessible mechanics, strategic depth, and quick-paced gameplay, Yield! ensures that every match is as rewarding as it is intense.
Designed for Steam Deck Take the full 4X experience with you wherever you go. With its emphasis on impactful choices and engaging gameplay, Yield! feels right at home on the Steam Deck, delivering the depth and strategic variety of a 4X game without requiring endless hours to appreciate.
Yield! Fall of Rome: The 4X Game That Won’t Keep You Waiting
If you’ve ever grown impatient waiting for your workers to build a scout in 7 turns, Yield! Fall of Rome is the game for you. Forget endless micromanagement—every turn offers exciting decisions and impactful actions. Lead legendary tribes such as the Britons, Huns, and Franks against the all-mighty Romans, and dive straight into the heart of the action as you shape the destiny of the ancient world.
As one player put it: “After playing Yield! I realized how slow other games can feel. In Yield!, every turn matters, and I didn’t have to waste time waiting to make big moves.”
Build Empires, Conquer Foes, Rewrite History
In Yield! Fall of Rome, you’ll step into the shoes of a barbarian leader during the twilight of the Roman Empire. Choose from 8 unique factions, each offering distinct gameplay styles and challenges. Whether through diplomacy, warfare, or strategic cunning, carve out your empire and bring glory to your tribe.
Key features include:
Focused, fast 4X Gameplay: Dive into the action immediately with streamlined mechanics that prioritize strategy over waiting.
Dynamic Campaigns: Explore procedurally generated maps and embark on bite-sized campaigns where no two games are the same.
Accessible Yet Deep: Intuitive mechanics make it easy to start, while advanced strategies reward skilled players.
Multiplayer Options: Play solo, cooperatively, or competitively with asynchronous multiplayer modes offering flexibility and fun.
Why Yield! Stands Out
Yield! Fall of Rome combines the best of traditional 4X gameplay with a modern twist: fast, engaging sessions without the grind. It’s been called “the child of Civilization and Battle for Polytopia,” bringing the best of both worlds into a uniquely immersive experience.
Wishlist Now and Lead the Fall of Rome
Ready to rewrite history? Wishlist Yield! Fall of Rome today on Steam and prepare for an epic strategy experience when the game launches on January 20, 2025.