ASKA is a third-person “survival tribe builder” in which you establish, manage, and defend a Viking settlement that evolves into a self-sustaining society. Developed by Bucharest-based Sand Sailor Studio (creators of Black The Fall) and published by Thunderful, the game blends colony-sim management with open-world survival and co-op adventuring. You can play solo or with up to three friends (four players total), sharing a base and responsibilities while contending with hunger, weather, and supernatural threats.
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Hand Drawn Worlds and Feline Adventure Await
Indie publisher Bold Head Interactive and developer Pentapaw Studios have launched Yarn Guardians, a spirited 2D twin stick action adventure available from august 14th on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Stepping in as one of five quirky, flying cat “Guardians,” players explore lush, hand drawn fantasy biomes packed with secrets, whimsical NPCs, and larger than life boss encounters. The game’s art style and original soundtrack by Void Omen add charm and depth, making Yarn Guardians an eye catching title for both gamers and industry professionals.

The Next Wave in FPS: Blood Strike Unveils New Maps and Features
Next Gen Mobile Action for the Tech and Gaming Crowd
Blood Strike, the mobile and PC battle royale shooter from developer and publisher NetEase Games, just received a major content drop on August 15. Engineered for speed and excitement, Blood Strike thrusts players into high density firefights across diverse maps, offering quick matches, intense respawns, and a play anywhere experience. The game is free to play and easily accessible for Android, iOS, and PC. Making it a perfect case study for high performance, mass market gaming.

Killing Floor 3 Review: Teamwork, Tension, and Terror in 2091
Written by Hamudi Mhamamid
Stepping into the world of Killing Floor 3 transports me back to those golden days of 2014 gaming, where frenzied team based shooters like Left 4 Dead and Call of Duty Zombies kept me glued to my seat. Set in 2091, the game thrusts you into the role of a Nightfall operative, fighting alongside up to five teammates against the relentless waves of Horzine’s monstrous zeds. That familiar sense of escalating tension paired with frantic strategies instantly hooked me, a beautiful blend of nostalgia and fresh challenges that never lets up.
What I love most is how Killing Floor 3 captures that classic round based intensity without trying to reinvent the wheel. The AI-driven zeds have been smartly redesigned to be faster, deadlier, and more tactical, making each encounter pulse acing and unpredictable. But it’s the raw excitement of facing these creatures with a squad that truly shines, the adrenaline while coordinating your attacks, rushing to revive fallen teammates, and managing resources is just electric.

Into the Ural Anomalies: A Personal Journey in Future War Tactics
A Turn-Based Battlefield Set in a Gripping Mystery
The story pulls you into a near-future Ural region plagued by disappearances and bizarre anomalies. As the commander of a Special Operations Forces (SOF) squad, your role is to investigate these disturbances, only to uncover a far more significant threat: an aggressive alien invasion.
What truly struck me was how the developers carefully built up the mystery. Mysterious geomagnetic events, people vanishing without a trace, and strange atmospheric phenomena create a compelling narrative hook. The storytelling gives weight to your tactical decisions. Every new mission site reveals more clues and ramps up the suspense, making it feel like you’re both a strategist and a detective.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks – Maximum Carnage, Minimum Depth
A Year in the Fast Lane
After nearly a year in early access, where Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks was available for free, the game has officially launched with a price tag albeit at a discount. This shift in strategy raised my eyebrows. I can’t ignore the distinct feeling that the game initially aimed to capture the free to play crowd with the expectation of monetizing down the road, only to change course and put a price on it at launch. If you’re going to make that move, you have to deliver something exceptional something that justifies asking players to open their wallets after having gotten a free taste.
Booting up Speed Freeks, I found myself thinking: Is the final product compelling enough to warrant charging for it? From the get go, the answer seems to be a solid “maybe.” There’s no denying the fun factor the thrills and chaos that a Warhammer themed vehicular mayhem game promises are alive and well here. But with that enjoyment comes a creeping awareness of how quickly the excitement plateaus.

The Art of Battle and Craftsmanship in Blades of Fire
Stepping into the world of Blades of Fire, I quickly realized that I was about to experience something special. Developed by the acclaimed studio MercurySteam, this action-adventure game invites players into the role of Aran de Lira, a firstborn of the King’s Ward, caught in the midst of a kingdom where steel is turned to stone by the spell of the newly crowned Queen Nerea. With only the legendary divine metal left in play wielded solely by the Queen’s monstrous army my journey began not only as a player but as an adventurer eager to forge a legend.

When Mechs Meet Monarchs: My Experience with Bonaparte
Bonaparte – A Mechanized Revolution offers a fresh and intriguing take on the French Revolution, set in an alternate 1789 Paris where the Bonaparte legacy continues through characters Céline or César Bonaparte. This turn based strategy game tasks you with navigating a politically charged landscape, deciding whether to defend the monarchy, push for reform, or fully embrace the revolutionary spirit. What makes this game stand out immediately is its blend of political intrigue and tactical military combat, where you must manage armies, recruit soldiers, and command colossal mechanized units on the battlefield.

Aliens, Ambushes, and Unfinished Promise: My Experience With Future War Tactics
Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion – Turn-Based Strategy is one of those indie releases that drew me in with its promise of tactical depth and a grim, near future plot. As a fan of turn-based strategy, I was excited to see how this title would carve its own niche. Here, I’ll take you through its world, gameplay mechanics, visual flair, and most honestly my personal experience with its strengths and frustrating flaws.

Little Fighter 2 Remastered: A Journey Back to the Best of Childhood – And Forward Into a New Era
Every once in a while, a video game achieves legendary status not through technical brilliance or big-budget spectacle, but by embedding itself deep in the memories of those who grew up with it. For me, Little Fighter 2 is that game. a cornerstone of my childhood and a constant reminder of joy, camaraderie, and shared discovery. With the release of Little Fighter 2 Remastered in July 2025, the door has opened wide for a new generation to experience what shaped so many of us, while longtime fans like myself are granted the gift of rediscovering a beloved classic with a fresh coat of paint.
