Thursday, October 9

Tag: Games

Gameplay Trailer Confirms PowerWash Simulator 2 Release Date

Gameplay Trailer Confirms PowerWash Simulator 2 Release Date

Gaming
Credit: FuturLab Following an unfortunate leak, developers from the British studio FuturLab have finally announced the release date of their ambitious pressure washing simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2. As a reminder, PowerWash Simulator 2 was expected to release this fall, but an early (and quickly hidden) trailer revealed the exact release date before the official announcement: October 23rd. As it turns out, PowerWash Simulator 2 will indeed launch on October 23rd for PC (Steam, Epic Games, Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will also be available on Game Pass that same day. The announcement was accompanied by a one-and-a-half-minute gameplay trailer (see video below), which serves as an introductory course for new employees of the in-g...
Open Testing Of Ardenfall Started On Steam: Fantasy RPG

Open Testing Of Ardenfall Started On Steam: Fantasy RPG

Gaming
Credit: Spellcast Studios The developers of the indie game Ardenfall, inspired by The Elder Scrolls series, have launched open testing on Steam. The five-person team at Spellcast Studios invites players to immerse themselves in a classic role-playing adventure in a unique setting. Ardenfall takes place in the compact, open-world island of Ardenfall, where decisions matter, every action has consequences, and NPCs remember the choices the player makes. In Ardenfall, the player is left to their own devices—there's no guide. To understand what's happening, you'll need to read journals, ask questions, and regularly exercise curiosity. Ardenfall's dynamic combat system allows you to combine traditional weapons with magic, summon monsters, throw potions mid-battle, or, for example, f...
Crazy Roguelike Megabonk Became A Hit On Steam

Crazy Roguelike Megabonk Became A Hit On Steam

Gaming
Credit: Vedinad The indie roguelike Megabonk became a real hit, surpassing the one million sales mark in two weeks. The developer thanked everyone for their support on social media and noted that the game still has a lot of work to do. He promised to develop a roadmap or "something like that," but only after a short break. As a reminder, Megabonk debuted on September 18th exclusively on Steam and sold 100,000 copies in its first three days. However, the game's success didn't stop there. As Vedinad reported on his microblog, two weeks after its release, Megabonk sales have already surpassed one million copies worldwide. The developer will celebrate this achievement with spaghetti and extra sauce. As a reminder, Megabonk debuted on September 18th exclusively on Steam and sold ...
Microsoft Preparing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Service

Microsoft Preparing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Service

Gaming, Slider, Trendy
Credit: Xbox Microsoft is working on launching a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. According to The Verge, an internal build of the service is already available to company employees: they can play select games without a Game Pass subscription. However, there are some caveats. First, you'll need to watch a forced ad before streaming (about two minutes during testing). Second, the plan will have time limits. Credit: Xbox Microsoft is currently testing a one-hour session limit (with five free hours per month). Warren admits that these limits may change before the official announcement. Credit: Xbox The free Xbox Cloud Gaming service will be available on PC, Xbox consoles, handheld devices, and in-browser play. The company plans to launch a public beta test in ...