M80 Games Launches Zaxoid - A Twin-Stick Mayhem Shooter Blasts onto Steam April 14, 2026

San Diego, CA - April 14, 2026 - M80 Games Inc., an indie studio reimagining arcade classics with modern twists, today launches Zaxoid, a mayhem twin-stick space shooter that fuses precision arcade shooters, planet-scale battles, and strategic city defense into a seamless, adrenaline fueled experience. Available now on Steam, Zaxoid invites players to defend humanity's last bastion against relentless alien hordes across a spherical planetary battlefield.
In Zaxoid you pilot customizable strike ships through orbital chaos and slam into fortified tank mode for brutal surface assaults. Upgrade your ship's weapons, speed, and defenses with experimental tech, or pour resources into city fortifications-turrets, cloning facilities, space programs, and mor to protect your population. Lose too many citizens and it's game over. The spherical arena means no edges, no safe zones-just nonstop, curving mayhem where enemies swarm from every angle.
Key Features:
• Twin-Stick Precision Mayhem - Tight controls and razor sharp movement deliver that pure golden age arcade rush. Full controller support (Xbox, DualSense, and more) recommended- grab a gamepad for the best experience.
• Dual Combat Modes - Gameplay shifts between high-speed orbital dogfights and heavy ground warfare in tank form. One mission tests your piloting; the next demands raw defensive firepower.
• Iconic Pilot Roster - Choose your fighter:
-Razer - Multi-directional cannon array + precision homing missiles.
-Titan - Heavy short-range beast with powerful cannons and shockwave tech.
-Reaper - Swift, bouncing rounds + advanced homing missiles.
-Prowler - Swerving cannon fire + precision beam blaster for close threats.
• No Microtransactions - Pure skill, pure fun-just like the old days
• Reactive Planets & Living Battlefields - Dynamic planetary surfaces react to combat (volcanic activity, meteor storms, etc.) for fresh encounters every time.
"After years of pouring our passion into every pixel and every bullet pattern, we're beyond excited to finally hand Zaxoid over to players," said Steve George, Founder & CEO of M80 Games. "This isn't just another twin-stick shooter, it's the game we always wanted to play: arcade-perfect controls with a lite layer of strategy, all wrapped around a fully spherical planet you must defend. Whether you're weaving through asteroid fields in orbit or laying waste to surface invaders in tank mode, every second is pure chaos and pure satisfaction."
A fully playable demo has been live on Steam since late 2025, letting players jump straight into the action and test their builds before the full launch. The game ships with English full audio and interface, plus French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese interfaces.
System Requirements (Minimum):
• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: AMD or Intel
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: GPU
• Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended: Windows 11 for optimal performance.
Wishlist, Play, and Join the Invasion Add Zaxoid to your Steam library today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2124050/Zaxoid/ Official site: https://www.zaxoid.com/ Follow development and community updates: @ShockDev on X | M80 Games Discord: https://discord.gg/MymSfMG9Nm
About M80 Games Inc. M80 Games is an independent studio based in San Diego, California, dedicated to crafting the games we love to play ourselves. We specialize in modern retro-style action experiences that blend innovative mechanics with the pure, unfiltered fun of the Golden Age of Gaming. Zaxoid is our debut title, and we're just getting started.

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For press inquiries, assets, or interview requests contact Steve George: zaxoid@m80games.com

M80 Games is an independent studio based in San Diego, California, dedicated to crafting the games we love to play ourselves. We specialize in modern retro-style action experiences that blend innovative mechanics with the pure, unfiltered fun of the Golden Age of Gaming. Zaxoid is our debut title, and we're just getting started.

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