Industry veteran Leah Hoyer has officially announced the formation of her new indie studio, Level Headed Games—a developer built on decades of creative leadership and AAA experience. With a team composed of talent from Xbox, Bungie, Insomniac, and other major studios, Level Headed Games is setting out to redefine what makes cooperative online play both meaningful and fun. Alongside the studio’s debut, Hoyer also revealed the team’s first project: an unannounced collaborative arena party game that originally began development under Wizards of the Coast. The project first took shape during Hoyer’s time as GM and Vice President of Creative at…
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Unleash the mop and mayhem—Scrubbin’ Trubble is heading to PC, and it’s ready to make a mess. Revealed during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, this co-op tactical roguelike from new indie studio Odd Object turns household grime into a battlefield. Odd Object may be a new name, but the team behind it brings serious indie credentials, with devs who’ve worked on Catacomb Kids, UFO 50, and Cadence of Hyrule. Scrubbin’ Trubble is their chaotic debut, blending party-based tactics with the energy of hack-and-slash brawlers and the strategic depth of turn-based combat. Players descend floor-by-floor through “The House,” taking on waves…
Skybound Games releases Closer the Distance by award-winning indie developer Osmotic Games. This game, priced at $19.99|€19.99|£15.99, is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a launch discount of 10% on Steam. About Closer the Distance: Closer the Distance invites players into the heart of a small community, using ethereal abilities to uncover secrets and guide loved ones through tragedy. The story centers on Angela, a young woman who dies suddenly, leaving the tight-knit town of Yesterby in shock. Players take on Angela’s role from beyond the grave, exploring Yesterby, discovering intimate stories, and helping the…