Weekly Game News #38 2024

Sep 19, 2024

Dear friends,

I hope you are all well. It's getting colder again in the part of the world I live in, which in turn gives me time to play games. I've been planning to get into the Baldur's Gate series for a while now and that time has come. I've read so many times about how good the story is that I now want to try it for myself. Let's see how well I get on with it.

This week's newsletter has a variety of games to take you on adventures ranging from zombie-infested worlds to time-bending puzzles, dark mythology and more.

Let's just get started.

| Upcoming Games

Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse

Step into the shoes of Delta Team as they struggle to rebuild a world ravaged by zombies in Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse. This open-world survival RPG gives you the chance to join forces with comrades in a fight for survival in a devastated world. Packed with intense action, it's a journey of rebuilding civilization and overcoming the apocalypse.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782610
📅 Release Date: 31 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: DAWINSTONE

Beta MAX

Prepare your brain for some serious workout in Beta MAX, a retro-inspired, first-person puzzle platformer that takes manipulation of time to new heights. With a 4D-thinking twist, you’ll solve mind-bending puzzles and guide Max through an atmospheric adventure, piecing together the puzzles of his homecoming.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216250
📅 Release Date: 14 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: Nexcide

Drova - Forsaken Kin

Explore the grim, mystical world of Drova - Forsaken Kin, a captivating Action-RPG that plunges you into a society torn apart by ancient spirits and warring factions. Steeped in Celtic mythology, this game challenges you to navigate through dark forests, battle powerful enemies, and uncover long-lost secrets, all while mastering forgotten abilities.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585180
📅 Release Date: 15 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: Just2D

Neva

In Neva, embark on a deeply emotional journey with a young woman and her majestic wolf companion as they venture through a decaying world. This visually stunning adventure game offers a moving narrative about survival, companionship, and the enduring bond between humans and animals in the face of loss.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420660
📅 Release Date: 15 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: Nomada Studio

Velvet 89

Ever wondered how peaceful revolutions take shape? Velvet 89 takes you back to the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia, where you’ll explore the personal stories of those who took to the streets in peaceful demonstrations. As a hidden-object game, it’s a thoughtful, interactive take on real-world history, blending narrative and gameplay in unique ways.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3133340
📅 Release Date: 17 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: Charles Games

Speedollama

For those craving speed and chaos, Speedollama delivers a riot of pixelated carnage with fast-paced platform shooting. The quirky humor adds flavor to this intense action-adventure as you race to the finish line while shooting your way through waves of enemies. It’s a wild ride designed for players who love a challenge.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2571500
📅 Release Date: 21 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: Chaosmonger Studio

Lynked: Banner of the Spark

Team up with friends in Lynked: Banner of the Spark, a co-op action game that merges hack-and-slash combat with roguelite-inspired missions. With a focus on town-building progression, you'll not only brawl through enemies but also rescue allies and upgrade your resistance against a robotic threat. It’s a unique blend of tactics, action, and strategy that promises hours of fun.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3159570
📅 Release Date: 22 Oct, 2024
🎮 Developer: FuzzyBot

| What to Listen to This Week?

This time I have the soundtrack of the PS1 game Chrono Cross with me. The music is by the composer Yasunori Mitsuda, who has also created the music for many other Square games. I'm sure the soundtrack will bring back memories for some of you. It is the “Chrono Cross (PS1) OST Full Soundtrack”. You can find it here:

| Final Thoughts

That's it for this week's selection! Thank you for joining me again.

It's always a welcome change for me to discover other games. Have a good time and I'll see you next week.

Best regards,

Belane