In a month overflowing with livestreams, showcases, reveals, and an array of announcements, the gaming world has been buzzing with activity. Amidst this whirlwind, we momentarily overlooked our weekly game round-up. Fortunately, the Maw was preoccupied with Capcom previews, sparing us from potential disaster. A reminder of our previous oversight still lingers; the last time we neglected to establish a Monday feeding schedule, we lost several double-A publishers to the ravenous creature. One might wonder if THQ’s demise was truly due to “strong headwinds.” But enough of the past—let’s delve into the exciting new PC games that have emerged this week.
New Releases on the Horizon
- For those with fond memories of GEX, a remastered trilogy has just launched. If GEX doesn’t ring a bell, you might find more joy in the charming co-op climbing game, Peak. Additionally, keep an eye on Nightmare Frontier, a unique blend of weird western and XCOM, albeit with the caveat that AI generation tools contributed to some of its menu assets and script translation.
- In the first-person action title Blessed Burden, players step into the shoes of the last surviving priest, embarking on a perilous journey into the depths of hell. Meanwhile, Crown Gambit offers a strategic deck-building experience where a team of paladins strives to rescue a city from political chaos and “unearthly beasts.”
- Contrary to what its name might suggest, Broken Arrow is not a 90s airplane movie but rather a real-time strategy game set in the Baltic states, featuring over 300 units. This stands in stark contrast to the pixel art adventure Vessels Of Decay, where players navigate a post-apocalyptic Scandinavia teeming with folkloric monsters.
As for the latest activities within the treehouse, Brendan and Jeremy are exploring the desert, while Nic roams an open world accompanied by a block of tofu. James seems moderately excited about a new television, Mark is re-opening the gates of Oblivion, Graham is perched upon a throne made of bones, and Ollie continues to reign over the night. What about you? How are you spending your time in this vibrant gaming landscape?
