Weekly Game News #48 2024

Dear friends,

I hope you are all well. When I look at the upcoming game releases, I realize how the year is coming to an end. There's another interesting mix to discover this week. There's festive city building, atmospheric tension, SCP management simulator and emotional journeys through mysterious forests to discover.

I first had to read up on what SCP management is all about and I've already fallen down another rabbit hole. But that's a story for another time.

Let's get started.

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| Upcoming Games

Twas The Night

Get into the holiday spirit with Twas The Night, a city-building simulation where you manage Santa’s North Pole mega-workshop. Produce toys, spend Christmas Spirit wisely, and create new holiday traditions. But beware—losing your spirit could mean the end of Christmas itself! A charming and strategic festive experience.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3196020
📅 Release Date: 19 Dec, 2024
🎮 Developer: Mayham Games

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FOUNTAINS

Uncover the secrets of a war-torn empire in FOUNTAINS. This action RPG takes you on a challenging journey through an interconnected world filled with danger and mystery. Play as a hooded stranger imprisoned by a tyrannical regime, and fight your way to freedom while exploring the truth behind the legendary Fountain of Youth.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1841240
📅 Release Date: 20 Dec, 2024
🎮 Developer: John Pywell

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LIMINAL SHIFT

Liminal Shift is an atmospheric suspense game that immerses you in an authentic Backrooms adventure. Built using Unreal Engine 5’s cutting-edge tech, this game offers seamless transitions and eerie exploration with no puzzles or monsters—just you, the unsettling spaces, and the hope of finding an escape.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282700
📅 Release Date: 25 Dec, 2024
🎮 Developer: NextPhase

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The Lone Grove

Step into a deeply personal story in The Lone Grove. After the loss of his father, a young man ventures into a mysterious forest filled with memories and secrets. Among the ancient trees, he discovers a journey of connection, healing, and understanding. A heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the unknown.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3047990
📅 Release Date: December 2024
🎮 Developer: Sopinha Games

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SCP: Site Director

Take command of your own SCP Foundation site in SCP: Site Director. Capture and contain anomalies, hire staff, and recontain escaped creatures in this strategy-simulation game. Orchestrate multiple facilities and navigate the complexities of running a secret organization. Will you succeed in protecting humanity?

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3037990
📅 Release Date: Q4 2024
🎮 Developer: Noble Gas Studio

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Puzzle Depot

Start a quirky post-apocalyptic adventure in Puzzle Depot. With hundreds of hand-crafted rooms, this game combines classic box-pushing puzzles with innovative mechanics. Customize your own levels or solve mind-bending challenges as you navigate a world filled with bugs, boxes, and surprises.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3108190
📅 Release Date: Q4 2024
🎮 Developer: Laughing Manatee Games

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The Liminal Theory

Explore the mystery of liminal spaces in The Liminal Theory. From the eerie Backrooms to surreal pools, uncover how these spaces collide and evolve. Encounter creatures born of Chaos and Limen as you piece together the secrets of this unique third-person adventure.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3130760
📅 Release Date: 2024
🎮 Developer: Stigma Studios

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| What to Listen to This Week?

This week I would like to recommend something older. It's the Dune soundtrack in the MS-DOS version from 1992. I loved playing it back then and it was very captivating.

You can find it here:

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| Final Thoughts

That's it for this week. I hope you find something that sparks your interest and entertains you. Let me know if you like any of these games or if you have any other recommendations you'd like to share.

See you next time,

Belane