Heart of the Machine Will Soon Hit Stores. In New Strategy Game, We Put Our People Through Hell or Create Paradise on Earth for Them

During Steam’s June Next Fest event, we got a chance to test out a demo of Heart of the Machine, an engaging turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Arcen Games studio. The game will be distributed by Hooded Horse, and alongside Manor Lords and Norland, it has the potential to add another brilliant title to this prosperous company’s collection. A fresh trailer for the game was unveiled today, along with the release date announcement. You can check it out below.

Tekken Smurfing: Why It Frustrates Players and Spoils the Experience

For a while now, Tekken has been a well-loved game in the world of fighting games, known for its complexity, tactics, and competitive atmosphere. But due to a recent reddit post by user Additional_Camel_345, the issue of smurfing has gained attention. Smurfing, or higher-level players creating new accounts to defeat less experienced ones, has caused quite a stir within the community. This practice has led to strong criticism and debates among players. In their post, Additional_Camel_345 voices annoyance after facing an opponent who had barely played any games yet managed to crush them easily. Many others share this sentiment, feeling that smurfing spoils the fun for lower-ranked players and distorts fair competition. Critics contend that it ruins the learning process and weakens the essence of the game.

The Buzz Around Tekken’s Final DLC Character: Is It Akira Yuki?

Enthusiasts of the Tekken series are abuzz with anticipation following a claim by Reddit user DetCust, who believes that the last downloadable character for Tekken 8 will be Akira Yuki. This bold prediction comes after a string of mysterious hints from producer Katsuhiro Harada, who has been tantalizing fans with glimpses into the upcoming DLC characters. DetCust’s theory delves into the symbolism behind Harada’s tweets, linking various animals to their associated characters, and concluding that the coded hamster represents Akira. This post has sparked a wave of speculation as well as debates about how players might respond to this character.

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- releases on April 24, 2025 in the West, Nintendo Switch version published by XSEED Games

XSEED Games has unveiled that they will distribute, both physically and digitally, the Nintendo Switch adaptation of The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy on April 24, 2025. Unlike its PC (Steam) version which is handled by Aniplex, this Switch version will be available exclusively through XSEED Games in North America. Additionally, a Limited Edition for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- has been announced for Nintendo Switch. You can check out the Extreme Despair trailer for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- below: