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Engadget
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
A stylish shooter, occult Solitaire and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. We've got some nifty stuff lined up for you this time around, including a stylish co-op shooter and a very cool Metroidvania concept. But first I'd like to bring your attention to a newish game I picked up in the Steam Summer Sale. It is absolutely breaking my brain — or perhaps it might actually improve my cognitive function. It's called Ambidextro and it's from Majorariatto, which self-published the game (the two-person studio's tagline is "Video games that ruin lives"). The gist here is that you play a wizard sent by a queen to rescue her children after a witch kidnaps them and takes them to two different places. Rather than let him try to find the princess and prince one at a time, the queen bisects the wizard and orders him to the dungeons until he learns to control both halves of his body simultaneously. That's where you come in. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. There are 100 single-screen levels in Ambidextro and you complete them by controlling each half of the wizard at the same time. One with the left thumbstick and the jump button of your choice, and one with the right. The aim is to bring the two halves of the wizard together. The timer doesn't leave much room for error and when one half dies, it's back to the start. Sure, you could cheat by getting a friend to control one of the wizard halves, but that defeats the purpose. I am a truly horrible multitasker, so I was curious how well I'd do at playing Ambidextro . As it turns out, I got through the first 19 levels fairly quickly, and then I was absolutely rotten at it. Granting myself more time through the accessibility settings helped a bit, but it's still a tough game. I'm going to stick with it to see if I can get better. There's no way it could be as difficult as simultaneously playing two characters in Overcooked by myself. Now, that's impossible. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Mycopunk is a co-op shooter from developer Pigeons at Play and publisher Devolver Digital that arrived in early access on Steam this week. With a Moebius-style look that reminds me a bit of Sable , the fantastic Rollerdrome and the Borderlands series, Mycopunk is certainly eye-catching. You can team up with three friends and play as robots that have been hired to eradicate a fungus that's infected a valuable world. Each of the robots has their own moveset and class, but (as in the Borderlands games) there's a great deal of variety and customization when it comes to the weaponry. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Inscryption showed what's possible when you inject horror into a card-based game, and perhaps that was an influence for Occlude , which is out now on Steam. This is billed as a "game of occult Solitaire." Sure, you'll arrange cards by numerical rank, but it seems there's more going on here than might first meet the eye. As the title suggests, the rules are somewhat obscured in this narrative puzzle title from Tributary Games and publisher Pantaloon. Can you figure 'em out? To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Everdeep Aurora is an interesting-looking game from Ysbryd Games that landed on Steam and Nintendo Switch this week. This NES-inspired 2D adventure reminds me a little of Animal Well in terms of its tone and look. You play as a cat named Shell who drills down to search for her missing mother amid a meteor shower that has wrecked the planet's surface. There's a mix of platforming and exploration here. Everdeep Aurora looks rather pretty and the trailer made me smile. I'm hoping to play it at some point down the line. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. I do love a side-scrolling beat-'em-up and Ra Ra Boom is absolutely one of those. This project from Gylee Games features four ninja cheerleaders from outer space who are trying to save Earth from a rogue AI. This is a co-op game for up to four players. Each of the cheerleaders has their own attacks and abilities (including ranged weapons), as well as a skill tree that you can use to unlock new ones. I've played a chunk of Ra Ra Boom and I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far. It looks and sounds nice, and the combat is just the right level of challenging for me up to this point. If you dig games like the Streets of Rage series and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge , you might be interested in checking this out. A two-level demo is available on Steam now. Ra Ra Boom is coming to Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox and PS5 on August 12. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Rhythm of Resistance is a Metroidvania that has a very interesting mechanic. It's a rhythm-based game (no points for guessing that after reading its title), but there's a catch — you can pick the music. For instance, you can switch to a track with a lower BPM to make a trap easier to bypass. You can find new songs that can distort reality "in strange and surprising ways" while you're on your journey in this game from NetherMoon Game Studio, which is slated to arrive on Steam next year.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Steam Summer Sale is live — get up to 80% off popular PC games
SAVE UP TO 80%: Until July 10, the Steam Summer Sale is offering a wide range of discounts on PC games. The Steam Summer Sale 2025 has officially kicked off, and it's a scorcher. Running now through July 10, Valve's annual discount blowout is delivering steep price cuts of up to 80% off everything from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. Some of the most talked-about titles are on serious discount. One such game is the Resident Evil 4 Remake — 50% off at just $19.99. That's survival horror at its most affordable. Plus, with the recent announcement of the sequel Resident Evil Requiem — with 4's protagonist Leon Kennedy returning as a rumoured character, this is the ideal time to catch up. Another headliner is Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks to multiple patches, the Phantom Liberty DLC buzz, and the game's launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, it's back in the spotlight and down 65% to $20.99. Horror fans can snag Dead Space (2023) for just $11.99 at an 80% markdown — while Force-wielding action fans can grab Star Wars Jedi Survivor at a shocking $13.99 (that's 80% off). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, arguably one of the best games of 2025 so far, has already had a price cut at $44.99. Meanwhile, Elden Ring, one of the finest games of this generation, has had 40% slashed off to only be $35.99. Monster Hunter Wilds is also now only $55.99 with a 20% discount, if you've yet to catch up on the latest multiplayer/co-op hunting action. Beyond the big hitters, the sale is stacked with great deals under $15. Vampire Survivors is basically a no-brainer at $3.74, and Slime Rancher 2 is a wholesome escape for just $19.79. Plus, American Truck Simulator is cruising at a low $4.99, perfect for those chill, podcast-fueled drives. This year's sale doesn't feature flash sales, so the prices you see now are what you'll get throughout. Make sure to check your Wishlist for custom alerts, and earn trading cards and other profile goodies as you browse and spend. And don't forget — all trading cards expire Aug. 12, so if you're hunting for the seasonal badge, plan accordingly.
Engadget
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
A surrealist documentary about climate change and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. It's a shorter edition than usual this week, but there are still a few interesting games here that are worth having on your radar. Also, there's still plenty of time to pick up some bargains in the Steam Summer Sale. So if you're planning on bringing your Steam Deck (or ROG Ally or whathaveyou) to a cookout this July 4 weekend and have some change to spare, why not pick up a game or two and try it out? There are a bunch of quality options available for less than the cost of a cup of coffee. We've highlighted some of the juicier deals too. Technically, 8BitDo is an indie gaming company in that it's an independent enterprise that makes third-party gaming controllers. That's relevant, because I read a cool story this week in Endless Mode (a new gaming- and anime-focused publication from Paste Media). It's about how medical students are using tiny 8BitDo controllers to help them study with a flashcard program called Anki. And here's me thinking those controllers would be most useful for on-the-go Mario Kart World sessions with friends. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Atuel is one of the more interesting new(ish) games that popped up on my radar this week. After debuting on back in 2022, this experimental project just landed on Steam and Google Play. It's a short, free experience that should take around half an hour to finish. Atuel is billed as a surrealist documentary about climate change "in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina." Add an eye-catching trailer into the mix and I'm quite happy to spend 30 minutes checking this one out. We probably shouldn't expect to see much more from the team behind this one — the crew at indie game co-op Matajuegos called it a day last year. However, the developers have been working on other projects, including their own games. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. It's been a decade since the debut of Turbo Kid , one of my favorite films of all time. It's a low-budget love letter to Saturday morning cartoons with bucketloads of blood and heart. I love it so very deeply. A video game that serves as a quasi-sequel arrived on PC in 2024. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch soon. This is a Metroidvania (in other words, an action platformer) from Outerminds. It has wonderfully gruesome pixel art and a cracking soundtrack from Le Matos, the composers of the film's score. I'd highly advise watching the Turbo Kid movie before playing this one. You have a few weeks to do so before the Switch release date of August 5. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. FMV games never really went away, and an upcoming one from Tales of Kendra: Zau developer Surgent Studios and Palworld creator Pocketpair's publishing arm caught my eye this week. Surgent founder Abubakar Salim is an actor himself, so it's perhaps not too much of a surprise that he'd want top-notch talent for his latest project. Dead Take stars two of the most highly regarded game actors around In the lead roles: Neil Newbon ( Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil Village ) and Ben Starr ( Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ). In this game, you'll play an actor who is seaching for a missing frined after a Hollywood party. You'll solve escape room-style puzzles and piece together videos you find along the way to find out what really happened. Sounds promising!
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Steam Summer Sale 2025: Find out 16 top deals, including 40% off on Elden Ring
Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is live and PC gamers can now take advantage of some of the deepest discounts of the year. From critically acclaimed RPGs to blockbuster shooters and fan-favourite adventures, this year's sale features major titles across different genres - with many up to 80% off. The sale runs through July 10, giving players a limited chance to buy some of the most critically acclaimed titles across the last couple of years. Here are some of the top offers: 🎮 Role-playing & fantasy: 1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – $59.99 → $35.99 (40% off) The second chapter in Square Enix's ambitious remake builds on the original's legacy with modern mechanics and expanded narrative depth. 2. Elden Ring – $59.99 → $35.99 (40% off) Still hailed as a genre-defining masterpiece, this dark fantasy epic from FromSoftware continues to top must-play lists for its design and atmosphere. 3. Baldur's Gate 3 – $29.99 → $23.99 (20% off) Larian's award-winning RPG, rich with Dungeons & Dragons lore, offers exceptional replayability and character freedom. 4. God of War: Ragnarök – $49.99 → $39.99 (20% off) The Norse saga continues as Kratos and Atreus face the coming of Ragnarök in a critically acclaimed, emotional action game based on Norse mythology. 5. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – $34.99 → $27.99 (20% off) Bethesda's beloved 2006 RPG returns with updated visuals and renewed mod support. 6. Monster Hunter Wilds – $69.99 → $55.99 (20% off) Capcom's beast-slaying series evolves with open environments and deeper co-op systems. 7. Assassin's Creed: Shadows – $50.99 → $38.24 (20% off) Set in feudal Japan, Ubisoft's latest entry focuses on stealth and dual protagonists in a visually rich world. 8. Hogwarts Legacy – $59.99 → $14.99 (75% off) A sprawling magical adventure set decades before the Harry Potter series, allowing you to make your own mark on Hogwarts. 9. Black Myth: Wukong – $59.99 → $47.99 (20% off) A visually arresting, mythology-driven action game inspired by Journey to the West, earning rave reviews. 🔫 Action & shooters: 10. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – $69.99 → $38.49 (45% off) Fast-paced, cinematic, and packed with multiplayer content, this entry is one of the franchise's most aggressive yet. 11. Helldivers 2 – $39.99 → $31.99 (20% off) Known for its frenetic co-op chaos, Helldivers 2 delivers intense firefights against alien threats with signature tongue-in-cheek humour. 12. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – $42.99 → $30.09 (30% off) A haunting survival experience blending shooter mechanics with horror in a radioactive wasteland. 13. Red Dead Redemption 2 – $59.99 → $14.99 (75% off) Rockstar's sweeping western remains one of the most immersive story-driven games in recent memory. 14. Spider-Man 2 – $59.99 → $47.99 (20% off) Swing through an expanded New York City with both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in this thrilling sequel, taking on new threats. 15. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – $42.99 → $34.39 (20% off) A globe-trotting adventure filled with relics, puzzles and old-school action, perfect for fans of the classic films. 🕹️ Other must-buy picks: 16. EA FC25 – $69.99 → $13.99 (80% off) A rebrand of the FIFA series, FC25 offers sleek football gameplay at its lowest price yet. Whether you're building your backlog or finally grabbing a title you've waited months to try, the 2025 Steam Summer Sale has something for everyone. The sale ends Thursday, July 10 at 10am Pacific Time. Players can access deals through the Steam client or at
Metro
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Metro
Hottest tube line forecasted where passengers face 32°C carriage hell
Carriages in three London Underground lines are expected to heat up to over 30°C this summer, with the hottest forecast to hit 32°C, new figures suggest. Only 40% of trains across the network have air conditioning – on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, District and Metropolitan lines – keeping temperatures around 19.3°C on average. On older lines, Transport for London (TfL) says it has fitted cooling systems in stations including 'industrial-sized fans and chiller units'. But the trains themselves are prone to get uncomfortably hot in heatwaves like the one whick kicked this week off. This summer's hottest lines have been forecast by Making Moves, based on past temperature data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, and ranked. The Victoria Line tops the list, as it's expected to hit 32°C at the peak of the heatwave. If this happens, it would be the hottest temperature ever recorded on a Tube line. It has recorded the hottest average temperature every year since 2021. Last year average hottest daily temperatures on the line came in at 28.1°C – more than twice the average outdoor temperature. The highest historical temperature ever recorded on the line was 31.25°C in September 2023. These are the seven lines with the highest peak temperature forecast for this summer: The Victoria line hasn't always been the hottest: from 2013 to 2020, the Bakerloo line held onto the crown. It's responsible for the hottest Tube temperature on record, hitting 31.75°C in August 2019. Forecasts for The Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, DLR, Elizabeth, Metropolitan, London Trams, IFS Cloud Cable Car and all London Overground Lines were not included in the research, as data was not available. All Tube lines on that list (as well as the London Overground) have air conditioning, so they wouldn't show up on a rankiing of hottest lines. But Making Moves also forecast the minimum 2025 average temperature for most Tube lines. More Trending Due to the missing contenders, the ranking doesn't say much about where passengers can expect to keep coolest. But those wanting to avoid hot carriages may be interested to note which lines fail to cool below temperatures which many may find uncomfortable. Here the seven lines ranked by minimum predicted temperature: Waterloo & City – 17.5°C Picadilly – 20.3°C Northern – 22.6°C Bakerloo – 22.9°C Central – 23.2°C Victoria – 25.4°C Jubilee – 26.2°C Despite these temperatures, TfL has only received 134 formal complaints about excessive heat on the Tube over the past three years. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Is it worth getting aircon at home? Installation and running costs explained MORE: Fans call Steam Summer Sale 2025 'mid' but there's a reason it seems so bad MORE: First picture of teen shot dead after 'running for his life' in north London
