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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. It’s really cool, kinda rogue-lite Dynasty Warriors with a great style. Really enjoyed it.

Tears of Metal is a medieval hack-and-slash co-op roguelike. Carve through hordes of enemies to reclaim your island with the help of your formidable Scottish battalion. As you advance deeper into the ...

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 1d

Just tried Tears of Metal in Steam Next Fest, and wow! I was already looking forward to this one and the demo just amplified my hype. Looks and plays fantastic, can’t wait for the full release.

#SteamNextFest

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Tears of Metal on Steam

Next Fest October 2025 - LIVE NOW

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 1d

Final weekend for #SteamNextFest what are your top demos, your hidden gems I should try?

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Steam Next Fest is a week-long celebration featuring hundreds of FREE playable demos as well as developer livestreams and chats. Players try out upcoming games on Steam pre-release, developers gather ...

The Séance of Blake Manor Demo on Steam

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 2d

Another demo, another game added to the wishlist.

The Seance of Blake Manor looks very interesting, super stylish and right up my alley. Really looking forward to the full game.

#SteamNextFest

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The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery where you play as private investigator Declan Ward and investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The demo features the first two play...

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Demo on Steam

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Tried Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Pretty much exactly what I expected. --> Added to Wishlist

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#SteamNextFest

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Recruit heroes, conquer fantas...

A retro-fantasy roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Just tried Slots & Daggers. Oh boy, this is flirting with Balatro levels of addiction. Very cool and simple mechanics that get deeper and deeper with each run. The level of polish and feedback is super satisfying too. --> Added to Wishlist

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#SteamNextFest

Slots & Daggers on Steam

Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you...

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Tried the Relooted demo, was super-intrigued by the announcement trailer for this one. Having tried it just confirmed my hype. Really cool heist/escape game. Can't wait to play more of this

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#SteamNextFest

Relooted on Steam

A retro-fantasy roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Just tried Slots & Daggers. Oh boy, this is flirting with Balatro levels of addiction. Very cool and simple mechanics that get deeper and deeper with each run. The level of polish and feedback is super satisfying too. --> Added to Wishlist

store.steampowered.com/app/3631290/...

#SteamNextFest

Slots & Daggers on Steam

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Weirder indeed, hehe, but pretty interesting though. Died at the very last second with that barricade. Intriguing story, and very distinct style.

Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you...

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Tried the Relooted demo, was super-intrigued by the announcement trailer for this one. Having tried it just confirmed my hype. Really cool heist/escape game. Can't wait to play more of this

store.steampowered.com/app/3255890/...

#SteamNextFest

Relooted on Steam

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Demo on Steam

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Tried Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Pretty much exactly what I expected. --> Added to Wishlist

store.steampowered.com/app/3241970/...

#SteamNextFest

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Recruit heroes, conquer fantas...

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah, sounds vaguely familiar, I should give it shot ;)

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 6d

Steam Next Fest is live! Gimme all the demos I should try!

#SteamNextFest

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 8d

Long weekend, time to catch up on @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social , @criticalrole.bsky.social and play some Absolum. Really enjoying it, can’t wait to discover more.

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 9d

That’s a great way to get into it. I got into CR at campaign 2, so I knew about Vox Machina only superficially. I absolutely loved the animated series. It’s really good and I can’t wait for Mighty Nein too.

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 11d

Oh cool. It’s been on my list for a while, didn’t even realize there was co-op! Will definitely check it out.

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 15d

Yes!

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 16d

Sounds like a pretty good night

Welcome to Critical Role! This is the live home for a bunch of nerdy ass voice actors and all of their debauchery.

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 16d

Campaign 4 baby! Critters unite!

Brennan Lee Mulligan @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social · 16d

Tonight’s #CriticalRole begins in about an hour!

Thjazi Fang, hero (or villain?) of the Falconer’s Rebellion, has been sentenced to death. A host of extraordinary adventurers from across his life converge on Dol-Makjar, the city where the War Against the Gods began… join us!

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Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 17d

Bringing out the big guns. Very nice

Gaming Ray @gamingray.bsky.social · 17d

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words. What was your go-to duo?