Astro Loopers, the science fiction 4D puzzle adventure, is about to get real as the developers BitGroove release a cool demo for the game on Steam for PC players. In this game, players must push around boxes, complete puzzles and use time loops in order to get through each stage, while at the same time collecting Fragments of Time.
The demo game for Astro Loopers is available now on Steam, while the full game will launch soon, which will give you time to practice your Sokoban skills!
If you want to find out more about Astro Loopers, go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/CDDfY
The Drift is failing, the stars are dimming, but the adventure is just beginning.
We’re diving deep into Starfinder: Afterlight, where the stakes are higher than ever, and the galaxy is on the brink of a new era. Forget everything you know about the status quo—it’s time to find out what happens when the lights go out in the Pact Worlds.
Who’s joining the crew? Whether you’re a seasoned Solarian or a first-time Mechanic, the Afterlight awaits.
Find out more here – https://www.epictellers.com/starfinder-afterlight
Developed by the creators of the famous Long War mod for XCOM, this isn’t just a game about shooting aliens – it’s a game about the politics, science, and industrialisation required to save (or sell out) humanity.
Why It’s Different
Most games start with an interstellar war. In Terra Invicta, you start with a telescope and a few shadowy agents. You don’t control a nation; you control a shadowy faction (like the Resistance, the Humanity First, or the pro-alien Servants) competing for influence over Earth’s superpowers.
The Scale is Mind-Blowing
Earth Politics: Manipulate the US, China, or the EU to funnel resources into your space program.
True Newtonian Physics: No “planes in space.” Ships move based on actual delta-v and orbital mechanics.
The Solar System is Your Sandbox: Build mines on the Moon, shipyards around Mars, and outposts in the asteroid belt.
A Hard Sci-Fi Tech Tree: Research everything from nuclear thermal rockets to antimatter reactors.
Which Path Will You Choose?
Are you going to build a planetary defence force to kick the invaders out? Or will you flee the solar system in a desperate exodus? Maybe you believe the aliens are here to save us?
“The stars are cold, but the war for them is just heating up.”
Available now on Steam (Early Access). If you love The Expanse or XCOM, this is your next obsession. Find out more here – https://epic.gm/terra-invicta
Commanders, prepare for a seismic shift in the Mechabellum battlefield! Season 6, “Rift and Tech,” has officially landed, bringing with it a host of exciting new units, game-changing mechanics, and a fresh meta that will challenge even the most seasoned strategists.
This season promises to shake up established build orders and force players to adapt with innovative tactics. Let’s break down some of the key features and what they mean for your future victories.
The Rift: A New Dimension of Strategy
The most talked-about addition is undoubtedly the “Rift” mechanic. This new environmental feature introduces dynamic portals that can appear on the map, offering both strategic opportunities and perilous threats.
Imagine deploying your heavy-hitting Warlords through a rift to flank an unsuspecting enemy position, or using them to quickly reinforce a crumbling front line.
The possibilities for rapid redeployment and surprise attacks are immense. However, beware! Rifts can also be a double-edged sword, allowing your opponent to do the same, or even splitting your forces at crucial moments. Understanding rift placement and timing will be paramount to mastering Season 6.
Have you played Mechabellum? What are your favourite unit combinations or strategies? Let us know in the comments below!
The world of Amasia has never been more dangerous—or more rewarding. With the arrival of Season 3: Ender Busters, SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada has entered its most intense phase yet. Whether you are a veteran Drifter or a newcomer looking to pilot your first Cradlecoffin, this season brings massive shifts to the PvPvE extraction loop.
Here is everything you need to know about the Ender Busters update and the brand-new Season 3.5 content that just dropped.
🌑 Into the Dark: New Maps & Hazards
Season 3 has shifted the focus toward high-stakes, low-visibility operations. The primary addition, East Amasia: Night, isn’t just a palette swap; it’s a high-difficulty environment that forces you to rely on your Magus’s sensors more than ever.
Rotating Seasons: The night map alternates between Dry and Rainy seasons. The rain in Synduality isn’t just atmosphere—it’s toxic. Managing your Cradlecoffin’s integrity while navigating the pitch-black ruins adds a thick layer of tension.
The Polluted Forest: Just released in the Season 3.5 Mid-Season Update, this new area is crawling with high-tier Enders and offers unique loot for those brave enough to dive into the corruption.
⚔️ The “Ender Busters” Game Mode
The name of the season isn’t just for show. A dedicated Ender Busters PvPvE game mode has been introduced. Unlike the standard extraction runs, where survival is the only goal, this mode focuses on:
High-Density Combat: More frequent encounters with both Enders and rival Drifters.
Relic Recovery: A new mechanic where you must secure and extract specific artefacts to progress your Season 3 quests.
Butcher Bandits: Watch out for new NPC factions like the Butcher Assassin and Butcher Exterminator. These aren’t your typical grunts—they use advanced tactics and can shred an unprepared Cradle in seconds.
🤖 Meet the New Magus Types
Your AI partner is the heart of the game, and Season 3 expands your options with two new types available via the Drifter Pass:
AI-Type: Focused on high-level data analysis and combat efficiency.
Eine-Type: A more specialised model with unique interaction subroutines.
Note: These new Magus types are currently exclusive to the Ultimate Drifter Pass owners, so if you’re looking to upgrade your companionship, that’s the way to go.
🛠️ Gears and APK Equipment
The meta has shifted with the introduction of APK Equipment. Unlocked through quest progression, APK items allow for random crafting, giving you a chance to roll high-tier stats on weapons and Cradle parts.
Season 3 Loadout Highlights:
Item Type
New Addition
Key Feature
Cradle
BOWIERABBIT+3
Enhanced mobility for night sorties.
Cradle
JACKBOX+4
Balanced defense for long-term extraction.
Weapons
APK Variants
Balanced defence for long-term extraction.
Outfit
Ender Busters
The signature seasonal aesthetic for your Drifter.
💡 Quick Tips for Season 3 Success
Respect the Dark: In the Night map, visual detection is halved. Keep your Magus’s Scan Range upgraded to spot “Butcher Bandits” before they spot you.
Don’t Sleep on Insurance: With the new high-difficulty areas, the risk of losing your gear is at an all-time high. The insurance system has been tweaked this season to be more automated, so make sure your payouts are set.
Watch the Weather: The transition between Dry and Rainy seasons happens on a timed rotation. Check the schedule before you deploy so you don’t get caught in a downpour with a low-durability mech.
Season 3: Ender Busters is a clear signal that Bandai Namco is leaning into the “high-risk, high-reward” nature of extraction shooters. Between the atmospheric night raids and the relentless new Bandit leaders, the surface of Amasia has never felt more alive—or more lethal.
Would you like me to help you put together a specific Cradlecoffin build for the new Night maps, or perhaps a guide on how to farm the new Relic items?
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada – https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/
The creators of SOMA and Amnesia are back, and they’ve got their sights set on nothing less than the very nature of existence. Revealed at The Game Awards 2025, ONTOS is the next mind-bending sci-fi mystery thriller from the masters of existential dread, Frictional Games. Forget jump scares; prepare for a cerebral gut-punch that will leave you questioning everything.
Here’s why ONTOS is shaping up to be one of the most essential games of 2026.
🌙 A Labyrinth on the Moon: Welcome to Samsara
ONTOS sets its stage in one of the most intriguing environments we’ve seen in years: Samsara, a massive, repurposed luxury hotel on the moon. Built atop the ruins of an old mining colony, Samsara is described as an interconnected labyrinth—a place where opulence meets decay, and science bleeds into faith.
You play as Aditi Amani, an engineer drawn to the station by a cryptic message from her estranged father, a brilliant mind-turned-prophet. What starts as a search for family quickly spirals into a confrontation with “instabilities in reality” that plague the lunar hotel.
Key Setting: The repurposing of Samsara means you’ll explore surreal spaces—labs set up in lavish casinos, experiments in emptied pools, and strange machinery built into ancient moon caves. Every corner is a narrative clue waiting to be discovered.
🤔 The Core Question: What is Reality?
Where Frictional Games’ previous sci-fi hit, SOMA, masterfully explored the nature of consciousness and identity, ONTOS aims to push the philosophical envelope further, tackling the very fabric of reality itself.
The core gameplay revolves around unsettling, morally complex “Experiments.” These are not traditional puzzles; they are provocations that force Aditi—and the player—to face existential dilemmas.
Non-Linear Problem Solving: There is no single ‘correct’ solution. You must use your wits, scavenge materials, and interact with intricate, tactile machinery to proceed. Your actions and moral choices echo forward, shaping the narrative and its consequences.
A New Kind of Tension: Creative Director Thomas Grip has clarified that ONTOS is “not really a horror game in a traditional sense.” The tension is primarily cerebral and personal, focusing on the anxiety of making the “right” decision and the disturbing consequences when you get it wrong, rather than constant monster chases.
⭐ Star Power and Next-Gen Ambition
ONTOS isn’t just a passion project; it’s a major production.
Stellan Skarsgård: The game features the acclaimed, Golden Globe-winning actor Stellan Skarsgård in its cast, lending a gravity and prestige to the narrative that few indie thrillers can match. His presence hints at the quality and depth of the game’s troubled and intriguing cast of characters.
HPL4 Engine: The game is being built on Frictional’s brand new, proprietary HPL4 engine. This allows for the vast, interconnected world of Samsara to feel truly seamless and densely detailed. The ambition is high: if you can see it from a window, you can go there.
🗓️ Countdown to Existential Crisis
ONTOS is developed by Frictional Games and published by Kepler Interactive, with a planned launch in 2026 for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
If you are a fan of high-concept science fiction, games that challenge your morality, or the studio’s previous work on titles like SOMA, this is one trip to the moon you absolutely must book. It’s set to be a title that the gaming community will be debating for years.
For years, strategy game enthusiasts and Warhammer 40,000 fanatics have shared a silent, fervent wish: a Total War game set in the grimdark future of the 41st millennium. Imagine the strategic depth, the massive battles, and the sheer spectacle of Games Workshop’s iconic universe brought to life with Creative Assembly’s unparalleled Total War engine. While Total War: Warhammer has delivered on the fantasy side, the sci-fi realm of 40k offers a unique and tantalising prospect.
Why Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is a Must-Have
The Warhammer 40,000 universe is a treasure trove of lore, diverse factions, and epic conflicts, all perfectly suited for the Total War treatment.
Factions Galore: From the stalwart Space Marines and the disciplined Astra Militarum to the ravenous Tyranids, the ancient Aeldari, the destructive Orks, and the insidious Chaos forces, 40k boasts a roster of factions, each with unique playstyles, units, and tactical considerations. Imagine leading a phalanx of Imperial Guardsmen supported by Leman Russ battle tanks against a horde of greenskins, or orchestrating a lightning-fast assault with jetbikes and wraithlords. Each faction presents an entirely new strategic puzzle.
Strategic Depth: The 40k universe is defined by galaxy-spanning wars. A campaign map stretching across star systems, with players managing resources, researching technologies (like new weapon systems or psychic powers), and navigating diplomatic (or more likely, hostile) relations between factions, would be an absolute dream. Imagine launching orbital bombardments, deploying drop pods, or even orchestrating warp incursions.
Epic Battles: Total War’s real-time battles are its bread and butter, and 40k provides the perfect canvas for truly cinematic engagements. Imagine hundreds of models clashing on screen: Bolter fire tearing through infantry, Leman Russ tanks exchanging volleys with Ork Killa Kans, and powerful psykers unleashing devastating psychic assaults. The sheer scale and visual fidelity would be breathtaking.
What We’d Love to See
For a Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game to truly shine, a few key elements would be crucial:
Diverse Battlefield Environments: From desolate desert planets and war-torn hive cities to verdant alien worlds and the claustrophobic interiors of space hulks, the variety of battlefields in 40k would be immense.
Hero Units with Real Impact: Chapter Masters, Warbosses, Farseers, and Daemon Princes aren’t just powerful individuals; they can turn the tide of battle. Implementing their unique abilities and aura effects in a meaningful way would be essential.
Total War Warhammer – https://www.totalwar.com/news/total-war-warhammer-40000
It doesn’t seem possible that Fallout Shelter has been around for ten years, but it has and it is still growing. More than this is the fact that the game has been downloaded over 230 million times to consoles and mobile devices all around the world, which is a great testament to the game and its longevity. There is still life in the game, so whether you are a vault dweller, survivor or a ghoul, there is still time to gather your gear and enter the wastelands.
To find out more about the Fallout Shelter game, head on over to Bethesda here https://bethesda.net/en/game/falloutshelter
Here is a bit of horror for single and co-op players on either PC or for VR players who are looking to get right inside the Niktophobia game. The game takes place on a space station and you are part of a biological and chemical threat prevention team who are on a mission to find alien life and collect alien bio-samples in order for researchers to undergo further analysis. This is one of those that is both exciting and slightly scary all at the same time. The Niktophobia game will be released sometime in early 2025.
To find out more about the Niktophobia game for PC and VR go to the games page on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/2398680/Niktophobia/ or check out the official game website here https://oldyachtstudio.com/
There has been an update for the Crossout game giving players access to some new armoured vehicles, as well as the armoured aircraft, mecha-style battle walkers, the all-new “The Way to the Top” map and the new “For the Emperor” brawl, this is a massive update and will most definitely offer players an alternative game to take the game to new levels and of course the game offers more content to battle over, are you ready for all of this action?
To find out more about the Crossout game or to download it go to the official game website here http://www.crossout.net
Millions of years into the future the surface of the earth will be covered in ice and life has had to continue and evolve under the glacier covered seas. You play the role of a creature that has evolved from birds. Your mission is to seek out the fate of your species, which means going on a journey meeting all kinds of different creatures and eventually coming across an enemy that has emerged from the darkness, are you ready for this?
To find out more about Glaciered game here on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2052300/Glaciered/ or go to the official games page here https://glaciered.com/
Step back in time to Feudal Japan with the latest edition of Assassins Creed Shadows this is a place that is full of traditions and rituals, you can fit in or you can easily be found out as being an outsider. Beware, it may be a beautiful place but there are hidden dangers around every corner and this is one place where justice comes at the edge of a sword. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming on the 15th of November, are you ready?
Find out more about the Assassins Creed Shadows game here on the Ubisoft website https://ubi.li/rEDXA
