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Creative Assembly have taken us a little deeper into the biomechanical contours of Total War: Warhammer 40,000‘s faction design, with a new development roundtable video featuring principal creative director Ian Roxburgh, lead designer Simon Mann and product owner for battles David Petry.

The short version: the starting faction balance is a question of both asymmetry and calculated familiarity. The Imperial Guard are for Total War traditionalists, with a straightforward emphasis on production and attrition. The Orks are comparably numerous, but they need to keep fighting or they’ll turn on each other, and have some unique capabilities based on repourposed tech. The Space Marines are all about precise usage of very small numbers of fanatical killing machines, with less capacity to build up an economy. And the Eldar are stealthy glass cannons operating out of remote Craftworld bases, who spend a lot of time trying to avert galactic calamities rather than just wrecking the other species.

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**We Are So Cooked: The Eccentric Co-Op Stealth Game Capturing the Indie Scene’s Attention**

In a surprising turn of events for the gaming world, the teaser for *We Are So Cooked*, a groundbreaking co-op physics stealth game, has just been released, drawing players in with its unusual concept. Crafted by the indie team Dwarven Brothers, the game challenges players to engage in the rather unusual task of concealing a dead body alongside friends. This eccentric idea has taken off, captivating gamers in search of a light and entertaining experience amidst a wave of more serious narratives in recent offerings.

The freshly unveiled trailer highlights the various hurdles players will encounter while trying to discreetly dispose of a corpse in a crowded hotel setting. From maneuvering around tight corners and stairs to dodging security cameras, every move is laden with difficulties. The body’s droopiness introduces an element of physics-driven disorder, making teamwork essential for success. As emphasized by *Geoff Keighley* in his tweet, “You’ve accidentally killed someone, and now you have to get rid of the evidence,” this blend of humor and strategy lies at the heart of the game.

While *We Are So Cooked* features a single-player mode, tackling it alone brings notable difficulties. As noted on its Steam page, solo players will be impeded by the deliberate dragging of the body, which leaves a blood-stained trail that could easily reveal their plans. Additionally, players must choose to either hold an object or drag the body, not both, underscoring the importance of communication as you and your companions navigate the setting. The necessity for collaboration is further highlighted by the caution that conflicting movements, such as one player pulling left while another pushes right, could result in catastrophic results, like sending the body tumbling down the stairs.

The game sets itself apart from other co-op experiences, especially when compared to titles like Hazelight Studios’ *It Takes Two*. While *It Takes Two* explores the intricacies of a deteriorating relationship, *We Are So Cooked* offers a whimsical diversion, giving players a humorous perspective on manslaughter and collaboration that encourages a shared goal without the emotional burden.

With its focus on teamwork, comedy, and physics-centric gameplay, *We Are So Cooked* is set to deliver a distinct and enjoyable experience for gamers upon its launch in 2026. As players prepare to form teams in this quirky scenario, one thing is clear: the game is bound to provide a memorable and amusing adventure, positioning it as a highly awaited title within the indie gaming realm.

Cubey sandbox crafter Hytale launches into early access next Tuesday, January 13th, after a dicey few months in which it was cancelled, bought out by the original developers, and revived like a majestic square-beaked phoenix. It’ll also have a native Linux version, allowing anyone fed up with Microsoft’s continued bullshit to play it on a system running something that isn’t an increasingly bloated or prematurely abandoned Windows.

There are caveats, mind. In a Xitter post announcing the Linux version, Hypixel co-founder and tech director Kevin Carstens – well spotted by Gaming on Linux – stresses that it’ll be an “experimental” endeavour, potentially susceptible to bugs specific to different distributions (sub-versions) of the open-source OS. And the Steam Deck, which runs the Linux-based SteamOS, is in a trickier position still. Carstens explains that limited testing on a docked Deck, with the handheld aided by a mouse and keyboard, suggests it can run local singleplayer fine, though it’s “not officially recommended” as a Hytale-playing device as the game currently lacks controller support.

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