Weekly Game News #49 2024

Dear friends,

I hope you are all in a good mood. It's December and the year has gone by faster than I expected. For my own game, I'm trying to get the last expansions in so that I can update the demo version at the end of the year. Everything is looking good with my schedule so far. But let's move on to the newsletter.

This week I have a selection of games ranging from strategic city building, mystical adventures and physics-based puzzles to (yet another) rescue of a princess.

Let's get started.

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| Upcoming Games

Trams, Trains & Monorails

Take the reins of urban planning in this strategic hex-tile puzzle game. Build, connect, and transform your city by linking stations, districts, and industries. With every tile placement, your city grows, creating vibrant hubs of tourism and bustling industries. Whether you’re a meticulous planner or love improvisation, this game offers endless possibilities.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3005900
📅 Release Date: Q4 2024
🎮 Developer: WoollyDoodle

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Skyeisle Cube

Step into a colorful world where you sculpt 3D blocks to reveal hidden masterpieces. Skyeisle Cube is a unique block elimination game that blends creativity and strategy. Uncover the secrets behind the numbers on each block, transforming chaos into stunning sculptures. Every move is a brushstroke in this artistic puzzle game.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3270820
📅 Release Date: December 2024
🎮 Developer: Transition Project

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Demonak: Hunter's Initiation

Join Kalu, a young demon hunter, on a dark and supernatural journey to prove his worth. Fight through intense action-platformer challenges and face ancient demonic entities threatening humanity. The game’s fast-paced combat and platforming elements are tied together with a rich narrative about Kalu’s initiation and the secrets of the Demonak.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2995720
📅 Release Date: 2024
🎮 Developer: Fire Boss Games

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Phantasia

Survival meets spellcasting in this eerie nightmare. You must survive until dawn by defeating mutants and collecting spells to turn the tide in your favor. With its dark and foreboding atmosphere, Phantasia keeps you on edge as you navigate the thin line between survival and despair. Adapt and strategize as you fend off enemies until 6 AM.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076860
📅 Release Date: 2024
🎮 Developer: AceStudios

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ADA: Tainted Soil

This 2D top-down action RPG offers a fast-paced adventure in a richly detailed pixel-art world. Explore, fight hordes of enemies, and upgrade your skills as you uncover a vast, ever-changing landscape. Brewing potions, foraging for ingredients, and preparing for the unexpected are vital as you journey through this cruel and captivating world.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2535850
📅 Release Date: Q4 2024
🎮 Developer: LaFamilia, Eneida Games

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Newton’s Fourth Law

Physics meets puzzle-solving in this thought-provoking adventure. From basic motion to quantum physics, you’ll engage with real-world equations while uncovering a galaxy-spanning mystery. Created by a physics teacher, this game promises an educational yet exciting journey through science, perfect for fans of Portal and The Stanley Parable.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3023490
📅 Release Date: Q4 2024
🎮 Developer: Newtonian Studios

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Pebbles Quest

Set off on a whimsical journey as Pebbles, a tiny knight with a big heart. Battle traps and trials in this interactive story as you fight to rescue your kidnapped princess. Pebbles Quest is a lighthearted and adventurous free-to-play game packed with charm and silly encounters.

🔗 Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3002610
📅 Release Date: 2024
🎮 Developer: Atastic

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| What to Listen to This Week?

This week I have the soundtrack from Zelda: A Link to the Past with me. It's an hour of nostalgic sounds that wonderfully captures the spirit of the adventure.

You can listen to it here:

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| Final Thoughts

That's it for this week! Thanks for joining me again. I hope you find something you like here, be it a relaxing city builder, an intense RPG or a creative puzzle game. You are also welcome to write in the comments what you think about saving princesses again and again. :D

Until next time,
Belane