Weekly Game News #13 2025

Belane

Mar 27, 2025

Dear friends,

I hope you are well and had an eventful week.

For this week I have put together space mining, lunar logistics, Roman city building and strategic tower defense.

Let's get started.

| News

Game Publishers Are Avoiding GTA 6's Launch Window

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaking up the industry—before it’s even out. Game publishers are reportedly struggling to set release dates for their own games, hoping to avoid launching anywhere near Rockstar’s giant. The fear? Being completely overshadowed.

🔗 Source: Eurogamer.net

The Outlast Trials Update Adds Creepy New Cosmetics

The latest update for The Outlast Trials is here, bringing new missions, limited-time events, and unsettling cosmetics. Players can now wear disturbing new skins—including one inspired by the Zodiac Killer. The update also adds two new brainwashing-style challenges.

🔗 Source: Gamespot.com

PS5 Update Overhauls Activity Settings and Parental Controls

Sony’s latest PS5 system update (version 25.02-11.00.00) brings changes to activity settings, emoji support, and parental restrictions. Players can now see full activity details while avoiding spoilers, and Unicode 16.0 emojis have been added to messaging.

🔗 Source: Gamespot.com

| Upcoming Games

Jin & Jan

Ever tried to control two characters at once, knowing one of them does the exact opposite of what you tell them? Jin & Jan challenges your coordination as you navigate through obstacles and enemies to complete the ritual of balance. A true test of reflexes and strategy.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3024110
📅 Release Date: 3 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Reference Games

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

At the edges of the Roman Empire, a new city rises. As its leader, you must expand, fortify, and defend it against invading barbarians and mythological creatures. Manage resources, satisfy the gods, and build your city into a thriving settlement—or watch it crumble under siege.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864880
📅 Release Date: 3 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Coreffect Interactive

Collapsed Horizon

A galaxy-spanning mining adventure where you extract resources from planets, sell them, and upgrade your tools—all in the hope of earning a ticket back to Earth. But with every sale, the company takes a cut. Is the dream of going home worth the cost?

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447100
📅 Release Date: April 2025
🎮 Developer: Sheyper

Moon Carrier

Driving across the moon sounds peaceful—until you realize your oxygen is limited, your vehicle is fragile, and one wrong move could leave you stranded. Moon Carrier puts you in charge of cargo deliveries on the lunar surface, where every decision is a balance between speed and survival.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279170
📅 Release Date: April 2025
🎮 Developer: Unpredictable Games

Rift Riff

A vibrant and fast-paced tower defense game where the layout is in your hands. Choose your towers, adapt to free-roaming enemies, and survive relentless waves. Upgrade your arsenal, unlock new worlds, and strategize your way to victory in this creative take on the genre.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800900
📅 Release Date: April 2025
🎮 Developer: Adriaan de Jongh, Sim Kaart, Matthijs Koster, Franz LaZerte, Professional Panda

Wool at the Gates

A tactical base defense game where you command troops and battle enraged sheep. With auto-battler-inspired mechanics, class synergies, and evolving strategies, Wool at the Gates offers a fresh take on city defense. Can you hold back the woolly invaders?

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994990
📅 Release Date: 30 Apr, 2025
🎮 Developer: Okay Creature

| What to Listen to This Week?

This week I've chosen something with a cinematic atmosphere: the BioShock OST. The game itself is very impressive, with its art deco setting and philosophical narrative, and the music highlights this experience.
You can listen to it here:

| Final Thoughts

That's it for this week! If you find something interesting, let me know what you're playing. Feel free to share this newsletter with your friends, take care and see you next time.

Regards,
Belane