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Tempest Rising is a new classic style RTS from Slipgate Ironworks that will be releasing on PC via steam April 24th 2025. If you're a fan of Command & Conquer, you may be into this game. Check it out on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920/Tempest_Rising/

Code Violet is a third-person action horror game from the team at TeamKill Media. It looks to be coming out for PS5 only. There was talks of a PC version, but the developer recently chose not to release on PC because of the modding community. It's coming out in July of 2025. You can find more on the game here - https://www.teamkillmedia.com/codeviolet

I'm surprised no one showed this off yet, but there is a new Virtua Fighter in the works and here's some pre-development gameplay of what they are wanting to do with the new game. It was shown off during CES 2025, you can find it below. It really looks like something fresh for the fighting genre. I never saw combat quite like this, especially with the blocking. Looks so cool.

Mexico, 1921: A Deep Slumber is a new narrative adventure game from Mácula Interactive that takes place in post-revolutionary Mexico. You play as a photojournalist living in the time. Check out the trailer below and you can find more info on the game on its steam page here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851090/Mexico_1921_A_Deep_Slumber/

Café Paris is a new simulation style game from the team at Virtual Sky Interactive, where you run a coffee shop in Paris. They say it's an endless coffee shop simulator, so there doesn't seem to be an end-game to it. If you're into that type of simulation game where the game doesn't end, this game may be for you. You can find the game on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1612330/Cafe_Paris/

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed after countless leaks as of late. Nintendo probably figured it was time to make a announcement due to that. Check out the reveal trailer below. More info here - https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html

10 Dead Doves is a new narrative horror game with elements of adventure and comedy, from the team at Duonix Studios. Its release is all thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. It looks like a fun game. I especially like the graphical style, especially when the characters faces move. I have a feeling I'm going to be in for a funny game. You can find it on steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1564540/10_Dead_Doves/

Project Pantheon is an upcoming free-to-play live service extraction RPG with hack-and-slash mechanics from Wolcen Studio. It sounds interesting enough. Seems there is a lot of PvPvE combat. There will be a closed alpha test for the game. For those in Europe it'll be from January 25-26, 2025, and for players in North America it'll be February 1-2, 2025. You fan check out a Q&A with makers here for more info on the game - https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/free-to-play-extraction-rpg-project-pantheon-announced-for-pc You can find the game on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3086590/Project_Pantheon/

Source - https://mp1st.com/news/the-elder-scrolls-oblivion-remake-real-gameplay-improvement-details Well this is good news for console games, as a remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is currently being worked on. This of course is not to be confused with the fan remake Skyblivion that is being worked on for PC. I wonder if Microsoft and Bethesda will try to take that game down with this remake coming. The new remake will be made under unreal engine 5 and is confirmed to be fully remade and not just a remaster. There is even new improvements to the game that should help with gameplay as well. So are you psyched that Bethesda is making a remake of Elder Scrolls 4? Will Skyblivion still come out?

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a new single-player open-world RPG from the people at Rebel Wolves. It will release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S. You can find more on the game on their website here - https://dawnwalkergame.com The trailer below doesn't state a release date, but does mention a gameplay reveal will come in summer 2025. So it will probably be a ways off yet.

Human Within is a new VR game for PC & Meta Quest 3S, 3, 2, and the Quest Pro. It released last week on the Meta platforms and looks to be coming out on Steam at a later date. This is a story driven game where your choices matter throughout. You can find it on the meta store here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/human-within/6218357148255323/ Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546070/Human_Within/

Dawn of the Jets is a new VR flight sim available for the Meta Quest 3, 3S, and 2 VR headsets. Check it out on the meta site here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/dawn-of-jets/3677727965681410/

What would you say was your all time favorite game or games to beta test? I have been a part of a couple beta tests in the past, mostly for some of the older Call of Duty games, or the ones that did a short beta period for pre-ordering the game, I don't remember which ones though, it's been so long as they all sort of blend together. But I don't remember being a part of too many others. So I want to ask you guys, what were some of your favorite beta's to be a part of? And did you eventually go on to buy the game you beta tested for?

Home Sports is a new VR sports game from the people at Resolution Games. They've produced games such as Demeo, Racket Club, and Blastion. All happen to be VR games as well. Home Sports features sports like; badminton, pickleball, mini-golf, bowling, and hockey. The game is available for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, sadly it seems like the Meta Quest 2 is not supported. You can find the game here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/home-sports/8975028309180826/ This site did a review of the game and go more in detail on it - https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/home-sports-quest-3-review

Go Home Annie is a new psychological thriller from the team at Misfit Village. The game is set in the SCP universe. I don't know a whole lot about that, but I know there's a fandom around it. The game looks interesting. Check out the trailer below. It's available for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG).