First-person survival horror SENARA: The Sacrament revealedScavenge resources, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth of a derelict ocean liner
Pangyo, South Korea – January 7th, 2025 – Indie developer Influsion Inc. have revealed their upcoming first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament. Set aboard a mysterious derelict cruise liner, you must survive and escape as it teeters on the edge of ruin. Players won’t have to wait long to experience its haunting atmosphere firsthand, with a playable demo planned for February.
Watch the SENARA: The Sacrament trailer
SENARA: The Sacrament puts players in the role of a new recruit of a religious organization with a massive 6,000-ton ship: the Senara. Upon setting sail you wake up to find the crew missing, while unspeakably horrors roam its steel corridors. Hidden cult rituals, forbidden truths, and survivors with their own agendas await you in the darkness. In a place where blind faith and salvation intertwine, you’ll be forced to make choices that go far beyond survival.
Hearkening back to classic survival horror design, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a massive escape room where you must solve puzzles and use limited resources to your advantage if you’re to get out alive. In order to get out of the Senara alive, you’ll have to ration your resources, make use of stealth, and make difficult decisions regarding when to fight or flee. Explore the complex, intertwined corridors of this structure based on a real ship, uncover hidden passages, and gather clues to find the key to your escape.
This unholy tale is open to interpretation with snippets of truth scattered across documents, objects, and conversations between characters. Depending on what you believe and how you interpret the clues, the story can unfold in entirely different directions. With multiple endings based on your choices, your decisions affect not only your escape but also the fate of the Senara and what truth comes to light.
Using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Unity HDRP pipelines, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a scan of a real-life documentary-level accuracy 6,000-ton ship. This precise reality reconstruction naturally adds an ultra immersive, uncanny playspace for players to get lost in.
“SENARA: The Sacrament is our love letter to classic survival horror titles that keep players shrouded in mystery and trapped in suspense,” said No-Jin Kwak, Director at Influsion Inc. “Using claustrophobic corridors, moody offshore atmosphere, limited resources, non-linear level design, and a fragmented story, we aim to create a terrifying experience that shakes players to their very core!”
Steam Workshop Integration Launches Today for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced!
Mod the Known Worlds like never before with 20% off during the Steam Winter Sale
[Atlanta, GA – December 18, 2025] – Holistic Design, Inc. is proud to announce that Steam Workshop integration is available today for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced, bringing one of the community’s most requested features to the legendary 4X strategy classic. To celebrate the launch, Emperor of the Fading Suns is 20% off during the Steam Winter Sale. This new update makes discovering, installing, and playing mods easier than ever, empowering both longtime fans and new modders to reshape the Known Worlds.
With the latest Steam version installed, players can now choose between launching the base game or the new Enhanced Launcher directly from Steam. Selecting the launcher unlocks a dedicated Mods menu, which allows players to browse locally installed mods, mods that ship with the game, and mods available via the Steam Workshop. Choose a mod, hit play, and jump straight into a new vision of the galaxy. The launcher also introduces direct access to the Map Editor, further expanding creative possibilities for the community.
The Enhanced Edition now ships with two mods included by default. Legacy recreates the classic 1.4 version of Emperor of the Fading Suns using the Enhanced framework, preserving the original experience while benefiting from modern improvements. Phoenix, created by a veteran community modder, offers a fresh take on the universe and showcases what’s possible with the new tools.
A brief developer walkthrough of the new launcher and Steam Workshop functionality can be viewed here.
GOG players are included in the update as well, with the addition of a one-click mod launcher that mirrors the Steam experience. While GOG does not currently support Workshop-style browsing, players can access the same launcher and switch between the mods that ship with the game. The team looks forward to seeing Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced mods arrive on GOG in the future.
Key Update Highlights: Steam Workshop Integration: Browse, install, and play community-created mods directly from the new Enhanced Launcher.
New Game Launcher: Seamlessly switch between the base game, mods, and the Map Editor.
Included Mods: Play the classic Legacy experience or explore Phoenix, a new community-created mod.
Expanded Modding Support: Continued support for one of strategy gaming’s longest-running modding communities.
Whether you’re diving into new creations or building your own vision of the galaxy, the future of the Known Worlds has never looked brighter. Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced is available now on Steam for PC and Linux with a 20% off discount during the Steam Winter Sale. Stay up to date on the latest news from throughout the galaxy by visiting the official website.
What do you get when a game has over 20 characters to unlock, tons of weapon combinations, hundreds of items, and tons of replay ability? you get brotato the bullet hell game thats literal hell let’s dive in.
So I never played brotato before but it was on sale for the nintendo switch and decided to give it a chance after hearing it mentioned in a video a few times and im glad I gave it a chance the game is so much fun and has so much to offer that no 2 runs are the same no matter how hard you try.
So the game gives you 6 levels of difficulty to unlock you start at level 0 and move up after beating it, unlike other bullet hell games where you only get 4 weapons or spells brotato let’s you pick 6 and you can combine them to make them stronger emptying out spaces for new weapons to take there place so trust me when I say the combinations are in the hundreds most likely you have weapons from guns to clubs to even a rocket launcher and a wand so the game isnt lacking at all.
Now if you want your runs to be even more difficult then choose a character any character other then the basic guy each character has one or 2 positives with a few handicaps to follow and boy do they make the game tough on you.
It took me 8 runs before I was able to beat the boss he was a pain in the ass not only are you trying to kill him but your also killing the other mobs while dodging for your life, speaking of dodging there’s no dash in this game at least not that im able to find on the switch version and ive looked it up online dont know how accurate the info is but yeah no dash which makes boss battles that more intense.
I love everything ive experienced so far from this game the vast character selection the multiple weapon combos it reminds me why ive fallen in love with bullet hell games there easy to pick up your able to pause then if life or kids need you and the replay ability is astronomical I enjoyed the game so much I bought the switch and a ps4 copy of the game. The game plays amazing on the switch its the perfect time killer game and having the switch in handheld mode it runs flawlessly and playing it on a TV just adds to the enjoyment.
So if you like bullet hell games rougelites in general then brotato is for you yes the game is old its been out for years but its worth the pick up also has some dlc to it adding new content which I’ll pick up at a later date.
But thats all for now I highly recommend this game guys thank you for stopping by take care and game on.
December 31, 2025 – Love and Deepspace marks its second anniversary with Throne of Eros, a major new update that brings together all love interests for the first time in a shared celebration of memory, devotion, and choice. Launching alongside extensive in-game anniversary events, story expansions, and system updates, the anniversary will also extend beyond the game itself with a special in-person pop-up event in New York City this January. Together, these celebrations position Throne of Eros as one of the most content-rich releases since the game’s global debut.
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At the centre of the update is a new limited-time Wish Pool, Throne of Eros, which features all love interests in a single banner. The update also introduces a Limited-Time Memory Growth Bonus, giving players additional opportunities to strengthen newly acquired Memories throughout the event period. Players can further customise their Wish experience through Xspace Echo, allowing them to select five Memories to create a personalised pool and draw for missing Memories.
Throne of Eros expands Love and Deepspace’s ongoing narrative with two new main story updates, introducing new branches for Xavier and Rafayel that deepen their personal arcs and further develop the emotional core of the Deepspace storyline. A dedicated main story event will also run during the anniversary period, rewarding players with two daily outfits for each love interest.
As part of the second anniversary celebrations, players can unlock new 2nd Anniversary KV Memories and take part in a Yearly Highlights Event that reflects on their journey through Love and Deepspace over the past year. A Yearly Pass will also be available, offering long-term rewards tied to anniversary participation. Additional anniversary content includes New Year’s mail and video calls, 2nd Anniversary Festival mail, Lunar Shop new arrivals, and a Surprise Draw Event.
The update also introduces the Home Feature, opening up new ways to interact with love interests outside of combat and story progression. Customisation options expand further with new outfits, accessories, and My Outfits, alongside a new Battle Pass (Promise) featuring Caleb and Xavier. Competitive play continues with Hunter’s Contest v12.3, while First Top-Up Gift resets return for a limited time.
Throne of Eros also includes a papercut-themed Intangible Cultural Heritage collaboration, blending traditional artistry with the game’s visual style. Additional collectibles arriving with the update include a new plushie, Bashful Roll, and a Garden Series Meow Badge.
Alongside the anniversary content, the update delivers a range of quality-of-life improvements, including updates to the Journal Feature, Phone Moments Search, Resources Quick Cleanup, and new Tête-à-Tête features, designed to streamline everyday play and enhance long-term engagement.
To further celebrate the second anniversary, Love and Deepspace will host a special in-person pop-up event in Manhattan, New York, running from January 16 to January 18 at Lavan 541. Serving as the centerpiece of the game’s global anniversary campaign, the pop-up is designed to bring the world of Love and Deepspace into a physical space, inviting players, media, and creators to step inside the universe of Linkon.
The event will feature two immersive, game-inspired environments. The Immersive Deepspace Light Show (“Sky”) will surround guests in a 270-degree LED projection space with synchronized audio, creating a cosmic, atmospheric experience inspired by the game’s visual identity. Alongside this, an Exhibition Corridor will present a star-themed gallery showcasing life-size standees of the five love interests and their thermal standees, integrated with interactive photo moments and themed queue areas.
Realm of Ink’s Final Chapter Hits Early Access – Slashes 20% Off in Steam Winter Sale
Explore Chapter 5: Skyward Celestial Palace, unlock new powerful perks and face the final Ink God boss.
December 18, 2025 – Publisher 4Divinity and developer Leap Studio invite players to seize their destiny as Realm of Ink joins the Steam Winter Sale with a fantastic 20% discount, available now through January 5, 2026. The offer applies to the Early Access version, which now includes all five story chapters, making this the most complete and compelling way yet to experience the game ahead of its full v1.0 launch in spring 2026.
The Winter Sale coincides with the release of Chapter 5: Skyward Celestial Palace, the fifth and final chapter arc of Realm of Ink’s Early Access journey. This major content update delivers a climactic new storyline, the punishing Ink God boss, a powerful new character form (Keh Form), new rare Ink perks, and additional surprises that push the game to its most ambitious state yet. For a full list of Chapter 5: Skyward Celestial Palace’s update content check out the Steam Community post HERE.
Over the past nine months, Realm of Ink has evolved through multiple major updates and continuous refinements, expanding its systems, story, and combat depth. With the full roadmap now complete, this Early Access release enters its final phase, focusing on polishing, balancing, and valuable community feedback as development accelerates toward the V1.0 release.
Watch the Chapter 5: Skyward Celestial Palace update trailer here
Blending stunning ink-style visuals with razor-sharp action roguelite combat, Realm of Ink follows Red, a swordswoman who discovers her fate is bound to a scripted world ruled by unseen forces. To survive, she must defy destiny itself, rewriting her story through mastery of multiple combat forms, Ink Gems, evolving companions, and rebirth-driven progression.
Key features at a glance:
Evolving Action Combat – Switch between distinct combat forms, combine powerful Ink Gems, and build creative loadouts that change with every run.
Rebirth-Forged Progression – Death reshapes the narrative, unlocking new abilities, forms, and story paths as you fight to break the ink-bound cycle.
Deadly Ink Pets – Summon and evolve companion creatures that support you in battle with unique forms and abilities.
Master Ink Gems – Enhance your abilities with over 40 powerful Ink Gems, from Tiger and Dragon Ink to Venom, Curse, and Burning variants that reshape each run.
Deep Perk Synergies – Discover over 200 unique perks, including Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, and Doom Gauge, enabling creative and devastating builds.
A Striking Eastern-Inspired World – Explore shifting realms filled with creatures and myths drawn from Chinese folklore, brought to life through expressive ink-style art.
With all five chapters available and a 20% Steam Winter Sale discount, there has never been a better moment to step into Realm of Ink before its full release.
Realm of Ink is available now on Steam Early Access at 20% off until January 5, 2026. A free demo is also available on Steam for players who want a taste of Red’s perilous journey before jumping into the Early Access and the final V1.0 launch.
Two New Characters Join Etheria: Restart During Absolute Hollow Event
Palin and Senyu are the latest additions to the game
Shanghai, China — December 24, 2025 | XD Games is happy to announce that the latest Etheria: Restart banner event – Absolute Hollow – begins 25 December and runs through 14 January.
Absolute Hollow adds two new characters to the playable roster of Etheria: Restart: the Attack Animus and core damage dealer Senyu, and the Support Animus that defends her allies, Palin.
Watch the latest trailer below:
Palin (SSR)
Known by her code name “The Saint,” Palin radiates a noble and holy presence. However, behind the Executive Cardinal of the Astral Union’s mask of innocence lies the unfathomable mind of a true enigma.
The Administrative Secretary to Acting Governor Livia is known for her gentle and polite nature, navigating her duties without ever starting conflict. She’s a beloved figure within Hydra Bank, earning the title of the “Perfect Secretary” from the likes of Kokardi and Veronika.
Etheria: Restart is a free-to-play supernatural hero team-building RPG developed by XD Inc. The game features breathtaking visuals, an immersive narrative, and a rich blend of PvE and PvP content. Players can enhance their experience with optional in-game purchases.
DAVE THE DIVER ‘In the Jungle’ DLC Introduces New Gameplay Systems, A new Restaurant, and a Village of Locals for Dave to Win Over
The latest “Dev Dive” vlog from developer Mintrocket dissects the new systems and mechanics coming to the 10-hour-long DLC, plus a peek at what’s coming for the mobile launch
SEOUL – 19th December, 2025:Today, DAVE THE DIVER developer Mintrocket shared an all-new “Dev Dive” vlog, reflecting on the last year and sharing some fin-tastic studio updates, including a long-awaited deep-dive into the upcoming “In the Jungle” DLC.
Following the gameplay sneak peek as part of November’s Xbox Partner Preview, Mintrocket reveals that the next DLC — the largest story expansion yet — will launch with approximately 10 hours of content. Much of this new adventure introduces fresh, surprising mechanics and systems that branch boldly away from the base game and previous DLCs.
In “In the Jungle,” Dave heads into freshwater as he embraces new responsibilities and challenges, including befriending the locals of his and a friend’s new home base: a quaint jungle village brimming with opportunity…and just a splash of danger.
THE VILLAGE
Welcome to Utara, a jungle village where time flows in real-time. Here, Dave can spend his days freely diving underwater, gathering fruits and resources — and, naturally, building relationships with the locals by completing tasks and side quests.
As ever, Dave finds himself surrounded by potential friends (and future customers) whose trust and patronage must be earned. As relationships deepen, so too do the rewards, unlocking new opportunities throughout Utara and creating ripple effects that extend all the way to Bancho’s restaurant business.
THE RESTAURANT
One of “In the Jungle’s” biggest departures from the base game is the introduction of Bancho Grill, a brand-new restaurant in Utara featuring a fully cooked freshwater menu.
Unlike Bancho Sushi, where movement was limited, Dave can now move freely throughout the Grill, serving customers across multiple areas rather than a single horizontal plane. As Dave’s bonds with villagers grow, they’ll begin visiting Bancho Grill as diners, making the restaurant a key hub, and a vital link, between Dave and the village community.
SYSTEMS & MECHANICS
This time around, Dave dives into a massive freshwater lake instead of the Blue Hole — one packed with new aquatic life, unexpected cuisine options, and plenty of lurking danger. New waters demand new tools, and Mintrocket revealed Dave’s latest piece of gear: the Jungle Gun. This versatile weapon can freely transform into net guns, shotguns, snipers, or regular guns, allowing Dave to adapt on the fly and giving players the freedom to experiment with their preferred combat styles.
Combined with a shift from fully horizontal movement to a more free-flowing isometric view, along with real-time progression, Dave will need to carefully balance priorities and make smarter use of space and time. Expect new minigames with friends, jungle-specific adventures, and a wide variety of activities that benefit Bancho Grill, or Utara as a whole.
DAVE THE DIVER MOBILE
Rounding out today’s Dev Dive, Mintrocket also revealed plans to complete Dave’s multi-platform expedition by bringing the game to mobile platforms together with a partner. DAVE THE DIVER on mobile won’t be a simple port — instead, the game will be fully optimized and redesigned to perform seamlessly on mobile. One example shared in the vlog is the ability to tilt mobile devices to pour tea. DAVE THE DIVER will launch on mobile devices first in China, and globally thereafter later in 2026.
DAVE THE DIVER is currently available on PlayStation 4&5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (with support for Xbox Play Anywhere), macOS, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
DAVE THE DIVER will soon be surfacing in physical form, a true collector’s catch for both PlayStation and Nintendo fans. In partnership with Silver Lining Interactive, the game will receive a full physical edition launch in retail in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The retail edition will include the full ‘In the Jungle’ DLC expansion. Preorder date and retailer details will be announced soon. Preorders will also be available via Silver Lining Direct.
Fantasy Extraction-RPG Eldegarde Launches in January 2026 with PvE Mode, New Classes, and More
Legacy: Steel & Sorcery signs off a successful stint in early access with a 1.0 launch and rebrand
California, United States — December 19, 2025 | Notorious Studios is excited to announce that its debut title, extraction-RPG Eldegarde, will be launching in 1.0 on 21 January 2026 on Steam.
Originally titled Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, the PvEvE game launched into Steam Early Access in February 2025, garnering plenty of positive feedback and building a dedicated community.
Picking from iconic fantasy classes including Warrior, Rogue or Wizard, Eldegarde players can dive into a world of magic and steel, battling monsters and knights, as well as other players, through verdant fields, deep woods, and sinister crypts in order to find incredible loot and extract safely.
Watch the new Eldegarde trailer here:
Developer Notorious Studios, formed by Blizzard veteran Chris Kaleiki (World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, Mists of Pandaria), has worked closely with the game’s community over the past eleven months, shaping and improving the core multiplayer experience, adding in brand new maps and new classes such as Paladin and Wizard.
Eldegarde’s 1.0 launch also introduces a PvE mode, allowing more casual players to jump into the classic pulp fantasy-inspired world of Eldegarde, learning its combat mechanics and map intricacies without the threat of other players.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally launch into 1.0,” said Chris Kaleiki, Founder of Notorious Studios. “Early access has been an incredibly useful and rewarding experience, allowing us to shape and refine our game alongside our dedicated community.”
“Beginning life as a hardcore PvPvE game, over time we learnt that players also wanted a PvE experience, something akin to a ‘mini-MMO’, if you like. Eldegarde is indicative of that effort; it is the name of the world in the game, which now provides a variety of experiences including PvE, PvP Arenas, a Social Hub and PvE Dungeon, ready to welcome in new and returning players alike.”
Eldegarde launches into 1.0 on Steam on 21 January 2026. In the meantime, players can still purchase the game in Steam Early Access today, and upgrade to 1.0 for free come January.
Merry Christmas everyone i hope your day is magical and full of lots of love and laughter i hope Santa got you everything you asked for and then some. 2025 has been an amazing year for the blog lots of reviews were done and plenty of gaming news was shared. i hope that 2026 will be amazing for everyone and that we can continue to grow and have plenty of amazing and fun games to look forward to. stay safe everyone have a wonderful day and night and game on.
Bellwright the survival game that takes survival very serious but can it be fun though, let’s talk about it.
But first huge thank you to Donkey Crew and Snail Games USA for sending me a copy to check out greatly appreciated.
So I was recently sent bellwright to check out there new content update called the maiden voyage, now my history with survival games is very limited Conan exiles and rust being the ones I had most time in but recently ive played others so I had some confidence going into this game and was hoping for a good time.
Is there a tutorial ima be honest I cant remember so we’re gonna dive into the game so you pick your character and start in some ruins there you have your first mission now the story from the cut scene is your looking for the person’s responsible for your parental figures death you are a child that lived there life in hiding all because you were at the wrong place at the wrong time which we all know how that goes guilty without a doubt throw them in jail and melt the key type drama. But anyways you escaped the harsh times and lived until now where your brought back to your old stomping grounds for answers and God damn it you will get answers.
The first village you stumble upon is called heardean village there your greeted with a cold shoulder from the mayor which after some talking you gotta prove yourself with some missions one being killing a pack of wolves and this brings us into our first foray with the combat system and boy im not a huge fan at all the combat system feels like they ripped it out of for honor you know circle on screen with an arrow pointing to which way your attacking thats how the combat in bellwright is now for the side swings its not bad its the overhead strike thats the issue since your moving your mouse the camera angles get a bit wonky and makes it harder to follow combat against multiple people.
But combat aside you finish the mission and start warming up to him you keep going until finally you are given the freedom with building your own home now this game world is huge the map is huge and there’s a hell of a lot to explore which guess what explore you have to you see its the only way your gonna come across new materials to help you build stuff this is where I wish the game had taught you more cause some stuff you cant find in the wild you gotta kill bandits or find vendors for it other stuff just keep exploring and hope your able to find it.
For example im stuck on a mission where I need to give a person 2 cloves of garlic well everything ive explored doesn’t have garlic and the vendors that ive found have been no help at all but since the main premise of the game is survive and explore well thats what I gotta keep doing.
Each village has a reputation meter that progresses the more you help them out and trust me you will wanna help them out its the only way to recruit the good workers into your settlement. Now in your settlement your able to build some of the basic stuff but the real good stuff you cant make until you unlock a town hall and guess what for a beginner game that shit is hard to many resources to try and save or find with no luck so research and build what you can cause every bit helps grow your settlement into the illustrious village it will be one day.
Now for the update the maiden voyage dont get me started on this I am no where near the point I can do anything with the update so I’ll come back in the future and talk about it once ive gotten the chance to actually experience it.
The hardest thing ive had to find in the game is food and telling my villagers what to do im still learning on how to control them and my advice go to YouTube look up some videos save yourself the headache which I need to do so I can get them working properly. The food is scarce you have a couple berry bushes that regenerate but the good food comes from wild life your able to trap rabbits for food but they dont give enough sadly wolves are a bit better but the good food comes from the deers which I have not been able to get any from since there so fast and run away from you at first sight. I dont know if there’s better arrows or what but im stuck with the starting gear.
This game has a lot to do and survival is key as you deal with bitter winters and no food supply as well as keeping your people happy so they dont abandon you. At some point I will have to update you guys with more news i only have 9 hours into the game and this is no where near enough to experience the game as its so grand and offers a lot.
If your a fan of survival games with city builder elements then check out bellwright its in 1.0 full release and just got a major content update with maiden voyage I’ll keep you guys posted down the road as I keep playing trying to survive this game thank you all for stopping by take care and game on.
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