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Project Motor Racing Unleashes the V8 Power Pack

Press Release • 15 Sep 2026 09:14

Project Motor Racing Unleashes the V8 Power Pack

V8 Power Pack available today: Watch the launch trailer

Nine V8 race cars across V8 Evo, USV8 and Historic USV8

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta joins Project Motor Racing

Zurich, Switzerland. Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios are turning up the volume in Project Motor Racing with today’s V8 Power Pack launch. The pack brings together nine V8-powered race cars across three distinct eras of competition, plus a scanned Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

The V8 Power Pack

Three new classes are set to join Project Motor Racing’s twenty-one motorsport eras.

V8 Evo brings Australia’s great modern racing rivalry to the sim with the 2023 Ford Mustang AU and 2023 Chevrolet Camaro AU.

USV8 adds contemporary American muscle in the form of the 2022 Dodge Challenger, 2022 Ford Mustang, and 2022 Chevrolet Camaro.

Historic USV8 turns the clock back to one of the great periods of American road racing with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, 1970 AMC Javelin, and the iconic 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

Across all three classes, the appeal is simple: big V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and no traction control, ABS, or electronic nannies. The pack takes players from the heroic days of American muscle-car road racing through purpose-built modern USV8 machinery and into contemporary V8 Evo competition – all with the driver firmly at the centre of the experience.

Watch the V8 Power Pack launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The V8 Power Pack also adds a scanned Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, recreating both layouts – Grand Prix and Short – of this American motorsport icon. The GP layout is a 2.54-mile, 12-turn rollercoaster built into the rolling hills of north Georgia, with rapid elevation changes, fast esses, blind crests, and major braking zones forming an essential part of the challenge.

The V8 Power Pack launches today for Project Motor Racing on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is also included in the Year 1 Season Pass, available separately – fans save up to 30% compared to buying all content separately. Free mods are released as user-generated content on the official UGC Portal. Visit giants software.com, Straight4.com, ProjectMotorRacing.com, and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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Press Contact for UK/ES

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of U&I Entertainment/GIANTS Software

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Straight4 Studios

Straight4 Studios features many of the key talents that have shaped SimRacing’s heritage for over two decades. With over 20 years' worth of remote work experience and working from three continents, Straight4 Studios’ veteran staff have earned dozens of industry awards. Merging the passion for motorsport and values derived from the SimRacing community with the precision of a new, AI-driven physics engine and cutting-edge graphics, Straight4 Studios is hard at work developing the next generation of AAA-racing simulation.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is a globally operating game developer and publisher headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. Established in 2004, the company is known for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. With international teams, including offices in Erlangen (Germany) and Brno (Czech Republic), GIANTS Software develops and publishes simulation experiences worldwide. Beyond Farming Simulator, it is strengthening its position in the genre with Project Motor Racing and a global network of partners and industry ties. For more information, visit the GIANTS Software website.

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[Press Release] Before You Play BLACKWOOD, There Are a Few Things You Should Know

Press Release • 14 Sep 2026 16:45

Before You Play BLACKWOOD, There Are a Few Things You Should Know

New gameplay trailer reveals the details, mechanics and systems that could make all the difference when BLACKWOOD: Act 1 arrives on Steam September 16.

With BLACKWOOD: Act 1 just days away from its September 16 launch on Steam, developer AttritoM7 Productions and publisher IZilla Games have released a new gameplay trailer revealing some of the things players should know before stepping into the dangerous double life of Anton Blackwood.

BLACKWOOD is a gritty third-person action thriller set in New York in 2012. By day, players manage a seemingly ordinary DVD store; by night, they enter the city's criminal underworld as Anton Blackwood, a ruthless contract killer caught between survival, morality, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

Combining cinematic storytelling with responsive gunplay, grounded melee combat, brutal takedowns, and a detailed recreation of 2012 New York, BLACKWOOD explores the consequences of living two very different lives.

Watch the new Things You Should Know Before Playing BLACKWOOD trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for BLACKWOOD here

BLACKWOOD may look like a cinematic third-person action thriller, but beneath its stylish gunplay and brutal combat lies a collection of systems designed to reward players who pay attention, adapt to changing situations, and make the most of everything around them.

From managing ammunition and switching weapons on the fly to using movement, environmental objects and takedowns to gain the upper hand, BLACKWOOD gives players plenty of options when things inevitably go wrong. And when the bullets run out, players may need to think quickly and use whatever is available to survive.

The new trailer takes a closer look at some of these mechanics, while also offering a glimpse at the systems waiting between missions. Players will discover ways to customise their arsenal, improve their shooting, manage Anton’s health, make use of his home and even understand how the game’s delivery and progression systems work.

But BLACKWOOD isn't about simply following the safest route through a mission. Its combat encourages players to stay mobile, take risks, and use the world around them. Diving into danger, chaining together takedowns, exploiting the environment, and making every round count can all make the difference between walking away from a fight and ending up on the wrong side of it.

For players looking to master the experience, plenty of deeper systems await, including different weapon configurations, shooting drills, difficulty options, and additional ways to approach combat.

A Double Life Begins September 16

BLACKWOOD puts players in the role of Anton Blackwood, an apparently ordinary DVD store owner living in New York in 2012. By day, Anton runs his store and manages his life outside the criminal underworld. By night, he becomes a ruthless contract killer, navigating dangerous missions where survival depends on his ability to adapt.

BLACKWOOD: Act 1 is the first part of a three-act story and will launch on Steam on September 16, 2026. Players who purchase BLACKWOOD at launch will receive the future Acts as free updates as they are released, with Act 2 currently planned for March 2027 and Act 3 for September 2027. BLACKWOOD is a full game released progressively in three planned acts, not an Early Access title.

Following its first public playable appearance at Gamescom 2026, where the demo received strong player response across six playable stations, AttritoM7 Productions is now preparing to put BLACKWOOD into players’ hands for the first time at launch.

Key Features

Cinematic Third-Person Action: Fast, responsive gunplay and grounded melee combat combine with brutal takedowns and fluid movement.

Fight Your Way: Stay mobile, use takedowns, and exploit the environment to overcome groups of enemies.

Make Every Bullet Count: Manage ammunition, switch weapons quickly and adapt when your current weapon runs dry.

Build Your Arsenal: Discover and collect different weapons, variants and modifications to create your preferred loadout.

Master Anton: Use movement, diving, slow motion and other combat systems to gain the advantage.

A Living Double Life: Run Anton’s DVD store by day and operate as a contract killer by night.

More Than Just Combat: Manage health, food, deliveries, equipment, outfits, music and other aspects of Anton’s life between missions.

Practice Makes Perfect: Hone your skills and target acquisition at the shooting range.

Choose Your Challenge: Multiple difficulty options offer different levels of challenge for players looking to test their skills.

Act 1 Begins September 16: The first chapter of BLACKWOOD’s three-act story launches on Steam, with future acts included free for existing owners.

BLACKWOOD: Act 1 launches September 16, 2026 on PC via Steam. Wishlist on Steam now.

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen

On behalf of IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions

mark@infernozilla.com

About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

About IZilla Games

IZilla Games is an independent game publisher born from Infernozilla, a marketing agency that has helped more than 200 games reach the market. Built by gamers, for gamers, IZilla Games is dedicated to helping indie developers bring their games to players through a developer-friendly publishing model. Visit the IZilla Games website to learn more.

Naula Studio Announces Necro Pop, a New 16-Bit “Arcadevania” Coming in 2027

Press Release • 08 Sep 2026 09:37

Naula Studio Announces Necro Pop, a New 16-Bit “Arcadevania” Built for Neo Geo and Coming to Modern Platforms in 2027

Ghostly action platformer combines fast-paced arcade combat, dungeon exploration and vibrant pixel art, with a playable version coming to Tokyo Game Show 2026

Andorra - September 8, 2026. Independent developer Naula Studio today announced Necro Pop, an all-new action platformer that combines the fast-paced action of classic arcade games with dungeon exploration, character abilities and replayable challenges in a genre the team affectionately calls “Arcadevania.” Built from the ground up for the legendary Neo Geo MVS arcade board and AES home console platforms, Necro Pop will also launch digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, with releases planned for 2027.

Alongside today's announcement, Naula Studio has released the first trailer for Necro Pop, providing a first look at its colourful 16-bit world, frenetic combat and ghostly protagonist, Poppi.

Watch the Necro Pop announcement trailer here

Download the press kit here

As well as the announcement trailer reveal, players can also play Necro Pop for themselves with a free demo available now on Steam. The demo gives players a taste of the game's fast-paced Arcadevania action, showcasing its core mechanics, characters and abilities through the complete third level of the game. It offers an early opportunity to experience Poppi's adventure firsthand and discover how combat, movement and exploration come together across the game's dungeons.

Players will also get their first opportunity to go hands-on with Necro Pop at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where Naula Studio will showcase a playable version of the game from September 17–21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Welcome to Ghostreach

In Necro Pop, players take control of Poppi, a ghost who finds herself caught in a battle against an evil darkness known as The Gloam. Having spread across the land of Ghostreach, The Gloam has trapped friendly ghosts throughout the world, leaving Poppi to set out on a mission to free them.

Everything changes when Poppi discovers an ancient amulet that grants her a corporeal form. Armed with her newfound physical abilities, she sets out to push back The Gloam, explore the dungeons of Ghostreach and rescue her ghostly friends.

As players progress, they will discover new abilities, upgrades and secrets across multiple replayable dungeons, opening up new ways to approach both combat and exploration.

Arcade Action Meets Dungeon Exploration

Naula Studio describes Necro Pop as “Arcadevania”, a fusion of the immediate, pick-up-and-play action of classic arcade games with exploration, progression and secrets.

Poppi has an arsenal of attacks and abilities at her disposal, giving players the freedom to decide how they want to tackle enemies and navigate the game's challenges.

Players can strike enemies by charging up attacks for increased impact, unleash magical strikes such as fireballs, blow bubbles to assist with movement and even pogo across enemies. A mysterious minion may also join Poppi on her journey, providing another potential tool in the fight against The Gloam.

Rather than locking players into a single approach, Necro Pop encourages experimentation, allowing different attacks, magic and movement abilities to be combined as players make their way through Ghostreach's dungeons.

A New Game for a Classic Platform

At the heart of Necro Pop is Naula Studios' passion for classic pixel art and Neo Geo hardware.

Developed specifically for the Neo Geo MVS arcade board and AES home console, Necro Pop showcases vibrant, cartoon-inspired pixel art designed to bring its ghostly cast and world to life.

The game's colourful visual style takes advantage of the Neo Geo's capabilities to create a rich 16-bit world filled with expressive characters, enemies and environments that players can explore again and again.

While created with Neo Geo hardware at its core, Necro Pop will also bring its distinctive Arcadevania gameplay to modern audiences, with digital versions planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam in 2027.

Play Necro Pop at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Naula Studio will showcase a hands-on playable version of Necro Pop at Tokyo Game Show 2026, taking place from September 17–21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Visitors and media attending the show will be able to get their first hands-on experience with Necro Pop, exploring its fast-paced Arcadevania gameplay, testing Poppi's varied combat and movement abilities, and discovering the vibrant pixel-art world of Ghostreach.

Naula Studio – Tokyo Game Show 2026Hall: 9Booth: C35Dates: September 17–21, 2026Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

Necro Pop will launch for Neo Geo MVS arcade board and AES home console platforms and will also launch digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in 2027.

Wishlist Necro Pop on Steam now

Follow Necro Pop’s development journey X | Instagram and the official website https://www.naluastudio.com/

Necro Pop – Key Facts

Developer: Naula Studio

Genre: Action Platformer / Arcadevania

Platforms: Neo Geo MVS arcade board, Neo Geo AES, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam

Release: 2027

Tokyo Game Show: Playable September 17–21, 2026

Neo Geo: Developed from the ground up for Neo Geo MVS and AES

Notes to Editors

Media interested in arranging a hands-on session or meeting with Naula Studio at Tokyo Game Show can contact the studio's PR representative at press@naluastudio.com

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Naula Studio

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Naula Studio

Naula Studio is an independent development team with a passion for classic arcade gaming, pixel art and creating new experiences for retro hardware and modern platforms.

The studio previously developed Vengeance Hunters, a Neo Geo beat 'em up, and continues to explore new ways of combining the spirit of classic arcade games with contemporary game design.

Visit the official Naula Studio store

[Press Release] The Ultimate Apex Predator is Back in Maneater 2, Currently in Development for PC and Consoles

Press Release • 03 Sep 2026 16:55

The Ultimate Apex Predator is Back in Maneater 2, Currently in Development for PC and Consoles

Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios Team Up to Create the Next Evolution of the Critically Acclaimed Open-water Action-RPG Starring a Shark (shARkPG)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive and co-development partner Demiurge Studios made a splash during today’s Sony State of Play with the debut trailer for Maneater 2, announcing that the sequel to the 2020 eat ‘em up sensation and gaming’s first open-world action-RPG starring a shark (shARkPG) is currently in development for the PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store. Since the release of the original Maneater in 2020 and the official DLC, Maneater: Truth Quest in 2021, the Maneater franchise has amassed over 20 million players from across the globe. Now the queen of the sea is back, joined once again by disgraced reality TV host and narrator, Trip Westhaven (voiced by Chris Parnell - Saturday Night Live, Rick and Morty, Archer) to eat, explore, evolve and escape from Neptune’s Kingdom. Maneater 2 will launch in 2027 and is currently available to Wishlist on applicable platforms.

“The incredible response we received to Maneater has always made it clear that players are hungry for more and we’ve been looking forward to the opportunity to deliver a true sequel,” said Matt LoPilato, CEO at Tripwire. "We’re thrilled to be working alongside our friends at Demiurge to bring the next chapter in the series to life with Maneater 2 and we can’t wait to share more about our plans for the franchise in the months ahead.”

Watch the reveal trailer on YouTube

Download the Maneater 2 press kit

Tripwire is partnering with Boston-based developer, Demiurge Studios in a co-dev relationship that will leverage the creativity, expertise and technological know-how of both groups to ensure that Maneater 2 will be a more immersive and visceral experience than ever before. Environments offer a new level of fidelity and authenticity as rays of sunlight realistically diffuse through water and underwater ecosystems benefit from enhanced NPC behaviors of prey and predators alike, while the meticulous art direction of the game world will bring Neptune’s Kingdom to life (and death) in spectacular fashion.

“We're huge fans of Maneater here at Demiurge and we're incredibly excited to sink our teeth into this project with the team at Tripwire,” noted Kurt Reiner, CEO at Demiurge. "The original game did an amazing job of letting gamers live out the power fantasy of ruling open waters as an apex predator and we're ready to help take that experience to the next level in Maneater 2.”

Welcome to Neptune’s Kingdom

Maneater 2 takes players to the depths of Neptune’s Kingdom, a five-star, luxury theme park and resort where the splendour and opulence of the Roman Empire lives on… but not for long. Crash an exclusive, invite-only preview event hosting the world's most followed - and most delicious - influencers and media luminaries. Fascinating evolutions are occurring under the surface as a byproduct of the park’s highly-advanced Marine Research efforts to build attractions that push technological, natural - and ethical - boundaries. For the average human, Neptune’s Kingdom is the theme park of their dreams. For the bull shark, it’s a fully realized aquatic sandbox with secrets to uncover, courses and currents to traverse, dangers to overcome and an all-you-can-eat VIP buffet.

Eat: Dominate the top of the food chain and gorge on the five-star global cuisine in Neptune’s Kingdom. Feast upon wild-caught delicacies from the bustling marine ecosystem throughout the park grounds including pufferfish, jumbo crab, piranha, grouper and more, shall we say… unique offerings. Make sure to try the human, it’s delicious.

Explore: The open world is the player’s oyster. Take in the monumental architecture, make a killing on a thrill ride, grab a snack at Mojitodal and discover the secrets lurking in the deep.

Evolve: Marine research and conservation efforts at Neptune’s Kingdom’s aren’t just a great corporate tax break, they’re good for other things as well. What if humanity could provide the ecosystem with genetically modified tools to protect itself? With five different genetic modifications under their belt already, the park’s industry-leading bioengineers are pushing the ethical boundaries of science daily.

Escape: Behind Neptune’s Kingdom’s lavish facade is a disaster waiting to happen. It’s time to tip the scales back in nature’s favor. Mount an attempt to escape this fortress of scientific malpractice and corporate greed - all with the dubious help and one-sided commentary of disgraced reality TV host, Trip Westhaven (Chris Parnell).

More information about Maneater 2 will be made available in the future. Keep up with the latest news on the official Neptune’s Kingdom website, follow the game on X, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook and join the community on Discord. Tripwire will self-publish the title across all digital storefronts, while the game will be supported by global distribution partner PLAION for physical retail sales. This game has not been rated but anticipates an ESRB rating of M for Mature and PEGI 18+.

To learn more about Demiurge Studios visit their official website.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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For more information, please contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR (on behalf of ONE PR Studio / Tripwire Interactive)

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Demiurge Studios

Demiurge Studios has been bringing games to players worldwide since 2002. The studio develops whole, stand-alone titles and is a trusted co-development partner for larger, best-in-industry companies like Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment and Epic Games. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest games and franchises including Marvel Puzzle Quest, Teamfight Tactics and Hearthstone Battlegrounds, just to name a few. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with development teams all over North America.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The original Maneater broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre, putting players in the role of a deadly shark with the ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 and official DLC Maneater: Truth Quest in 2021, the Maneater franchise has amassed over 20 million players worldwide. The studio is currently developing the official sequel, Maneater 2.

Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios, Rogue Waters developed by Ice Code Games, The Stone of Madness developed by The Game Kitchen and NORSE: Oath of Blood, developed by Arctic Hazard. Most recently, Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire developed by BEF Games and Starforged Legacy from Second Shift Games have been added to the publishing lineup. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game. Inquiries and pitches can be directed to publishing@tripwireinteractive.com, or submitted through their publishing application form. Tripwire Interactive is a standalone entity within the Embracer Group.

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Chaotic co-op bomb defusal game BOMBANANA! Blasts onto Steam!

Press Release • 02 Sep 2026 14:20

Chaotic Co-op Bomb Defusal Game BOMBANANA! Blasts onto Steam!

The viral game that blew up as the most-played Next Fest Demo, with over 6 million demo players, is OUT NOW!

İstanbul, Türkiye - September 2, 2026. It is time for your friendships to take the ultimate test! Today, Lefto Studio launches its viral game, BOMBANANA! onto Steam!

Available now for $7.99/€7.99/£7.15 with a limited-time 20% launch discount, BOMBANANA! launches with over 1 million wishlists and a brand-new trailer showcasing its stylish new art direction.

Watch the BOMBANANA! launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request your Steam review code here

The game has come a long way from its humble demo, originally skyrocketing in popularity thanks to its universally simple to understand concept: 3 monkeys, 1 Blind, 1 Deaf and 1 Mute try to defuse a bomb. Every player sees, hears, and can do something different. How they will work together is up to them, and there’s not one right way.

In the weeks since, the developers have been hard at work elevating the game's quality to merit their audience's enthusiasm. The game launches with significant upgrades to its features, including:

3 Game Modes: Campaign, Endless and Custom

New Environments which include different hazards and interactions to navigate

New Puzzles and Modifiers to keep each game feeling fresh and unique

Complete Monkey Overhaul, which includes emotes for everyone, voice synced animations, new player interactions (including slapping)

A Fresh New Creative Direction: the game has a stylish new art direction, which stays true to the original spirit while carving its own unique niche

Gameplay Improvements, including server browsing and room codes,

The usual bells and whistles, controller support, Steam Deck support, achievements and even a colourblind mode

About the game:

Work together as a 3-player co-op team - no more, no less. Exactly three monkeys required! BOMBANANA! Requires on-the-go adaptation. Each bomb has different modules, different rules, different kinds of panic.

Communication is key, and everyone has a different idea of what exactly ‘good’ communication is. Prepare for lots of yelling, desperate gesturing and silly shenanigans where each run is a frantic and hilarious race against the clock!

Cool Stats:

1 Million Wishlists

#1 Demo for Steam Next Fest 2026

6 Million Demo Players

Second Most Played Demo on Steam June-August

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PR Contact

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

Marketing

Alexander Hainsworth

Lumière Indie Games Marketing

About the Team:

Lefto Studios is an independent development team from Istanbul, Türkiye. Headed by Ufuk Girit, the Lefto team members have worked on similar titles such as Liars Bar and We Are So Cooked. BOMBANANA!’s viral success won the heart of many players, and reassured the team that there’s still a desire for more fun and chaotic co-op games.

About the Publisher:

Lefto have teamed up with local Turkish fund and publisher, TARK, an independent PC and console investor/publisher and whose philosophy is founded in hands-on launch support while protecting developers’ creative freedom. TARK are also backing anticipated indie gems, Terrible Life Expectancy and KORRIDOR.

[Press Release] STRANDED DEEP 2 REVEALS A NEW FRONTIER AS STEAM PAGE GOES LIVE DURING STEAM PVE SURVIVAL CRAFTING FEST

Press Release • 31 Aug 2026 14:00

STRANDED DEEP 2 REVEALS A NEW FRONTIER AS STEAM PAGE GOES LIVE DURING STEAM PVE SURVIVAL CRAFTING FEST

North Beach Games details the first look at the next evolution of its survival sandbox, introducing an endless river world, dynamic environments, mobile bases, a living ecosystem and more

San Rafael, California and Prague, Czech Republic - August 31, 2026. North Beach Games today revealed the first teaser trailer for Stranded Deep 2, giving players their first look at the next evolution of the survival sandbox experience. The game's Steam page is now live alongside the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, giving players the opportunity to wishlist the game and discover the new frontier that awaits.

Developed and published by North Beach Games, with Stranded Deep co-creator Sam Edwards heading up the team as Creative Director, Stranded Deep 2 expands the survival sandbox experience into an unforgiving desert wilderness. Rather than being stranded in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, players must now survive within a harsh landscape shaped by scorching heat, winding rivers, towering canyons and deadly wildlife, with a whole new world of biomes to explore and resources to discover.

But the desert is only the beginning.

Watch the first teaser trailer for Stranded Deep 2 Here

Download the press kit Here

Wishlist on Steam Here

Stranded Deep 2 is a frontier exploration survival game. Players start as survivors, grow into explorers, and gradually discover that there is far more to the world than simply staying alive. At the heart of the experience is an endless river world, carving through canyons, dunes and valleys and providing a lifeline into a vast wilderness filled with danger and discovery.

Players can navigate the river by kayak or raft, with every journey offering new locations and experiences. The world is built around a growing library of handcrafted content, meaning the endless landscape isn't simply an infinite loop of procedurally generated repetition. New biomes, locations, wildlife, crafting and other content can be added over time, allowing the world to become richer as the game evolves.

A World to Explore, Shape and Make Your Own

The world of Stranded Deep 2 reacts to the player, with dynamic water and terrain creating new ways to interact with the environment. Players can dig into the landscape, reshape terrain and redirect the river, while rapids and treacherous waters add new challenges to exploration.

Survival remains at the heart of the experience, with players managing health, hunger, thirst and exposure while learning to recognise the dangers around them.

For those looking to establish a home, mobile bases allow players to build floating homes and take them along the river. Pack up and move to the next stretch of wilderness, or settle on the banks and build a more permanent base.

The wilderness itself is a living ecosystem, with animals roaming, hunting and following a real food chain. Players are part of that ecosystem, and they're not necessarily at the top.

Crafting has also been expanded through a more physical approach to customisation. Players choose the materials used to build their tools and structures, allowing equipment and creations to reflect the resources found during their journey.

The returning Cartographer has been revamped as Cartographer 2.0, giving players the tools to create their own locations and experiences and share them with friends across platforms.

Built to Grow

Built on a decade of community feedback, Stranded Deep 2 has been designed from the outset to grow through regular content updates.

Its modular foundation allows North Beach Games to expand the world with new biomes, locations, wildlife, crafting and Cartographer content, creating a world that gets richer over time and giving players more reasons to keep exploring.

Co-op is also being developed as a first-class feature, giving players new ways to explore the frontier together.

Stranded Deep 2 takes everything players loved about the original and expands it into a larger, more dynamic frontier, one where survival is just the beginning.

How Far Will You Go?

Wishlist Stranded Deep 2 Now

The Steam page for Stranded Deep 2 is live now, giving fans their first opportunity to wishlist the game and follow its development.

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PR Contact

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of North Beach Games

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About North Beach Games

North Beach Games is a global independent game company that publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. Its mission is to partner with and empower the world's best independent developers and studios. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. The company opened a new internal development studio in 2024 in Prague to expand its global footprint as a premier expert of survival crafting and RPG experiences. Most recently, North Beach Games launched the Durin’s Folk expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ with developer Free Range Games, available on the Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5. Inquiries regarding publishing and development opportunities can be directed to Contact@northbeachgames.com.

About Stranded Deep 2

Stranded Deep 2 is an expanded survival sandbox experience developed and published by North Beach Games, with Stranded Deep co-creator Sam Edwards returning as Creative Director.

Stranded in a scorching desert, players must follow an endless river through canyons and dunes, gathering resources, crafting, building and surviving against the elements and deadly wildlife. With expanded building systems, mobile raft bases, dynamic water interaction, diverse biomes and a new world to explore, Stranded Deep 2 takes the survival experience in an entirely new direction.

Survival is just the beginning. www.strandeddeep2.com

Discover the Magic of Spellbaking in Rise of the Spellbaker

Press Release • 26 Aug 2026 17:45

Discover the Magic of Spellbaking in Rise of the Spellbaker

Save the realm of Khemia from the Rot in this charming, hand-crafted, fairy-tale inspired Action-Adventure, coming to PC and consoles 2027

Bracknell, UK - August 26th, 2026 - Publisher Kalypso Media and Realmforge Studios, acclaimed developers of the Dungeons series, have today announced their new title Rise of the Spellbaker, set in a world full of magic, fairy tales, and the delightful smells of freshly baked goods.

Coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation®5 in 2027, Rise of the Spellbaker follows a Witch who finds herself the sole survivor of an unknown plague. With only her loyal cat familiar by her side, she must set forth into the corrupted land and fight back the insatiable Rot by awakening the powerful magic of spellbaking from forgotten recipes.

In a time when the world was still wild and full of magic, the Witch lived a calm and peaceful life in harmony with all creatures and humans. Until one pristine autumn day, when the Witches of Khemia gathered to celebrate their annual Harvest Festival, since the fateful events of that day, an unnamed rot has swept through the land, and its architect remains a dreadful mystery.

Now, Khemia has been transformed from a home that was once light, sweet and colourful into a dark, fetid, and dismal place infested with dangerous creatures such as the Skullopod and Big Mouth, all overshadowed by an unfathomable presence looming in the background.

To reclaim Khemia from the Rot and defeat the evil mastermind pulling the strings, the Witch must rediscover and develop her forgotten magic talent: spellbaking. Discover new recipes, gather ingredients, and knead them into powerful pastries such as the Crescent Wave or Shortcrust Grenade to roast your enemies.

Rise of the Spellbaker | Announcement Trailer - ESRB | PEGI

Download the press kit here

On her journey, she'll team up with a band of unlikely alliles including Hermann, the talking sourdough, the floury little Biscies, and her loyal Cat Familiar, all of whom will help her face the challenges ahead. Whilst back in the village, players can furnish and decorate the Witch's house and turn the village back into a safe haven to return to during their adventures.

For those looking to face the Rot together, the coven allows players to gather with up to five other surviving witches in multiplayer and divide the tasks between the group and work together to defeat the Rot.

Rise of the Spellbaker is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation®5.

Rise of the Spellbaker Features:

The Rise of the Spellbaker: Guide the Witch on her journey to save Khemia from a grim and all-consuming plague in this hand-crafted Action-Adventure drawing you into a powerful story in a world full of magic, fairy tales and smells from freshly baked goods.

The Rot: Experience a world being devoured by a plague covering the land and choking (almost) every living creature, turning a home that once was light, sweet and colourful into a dark, fetid and dismal place infested with dangerous creatures like the Skullopod or the Big Mouth, all overshadowed by an unfathomable presence looming in the background.

The Witch: Rediscover and develop your forgotten magic talent – spellbaking – to reclaim your world from the Rot and the evil mastermind pulling the strings. Discover new recipes, gather ingredients and knead them into powerful pastries like the Crescent Wave or the Shortcrust Grenade to roast your enemies.

The Companions: Along the way, you’ll discover that this new world hides more than meets the eye. Fortunately, you are not alone: Hermann, the talking sourdough, the floury little Biscies, and your loyal cat familiar will help you face the challenges ahead.

The Village: Furnish and decorate the witch’s house and turn your village back into a safe haven you can return to during your adventures. Feed Hermann to spur his memory and thus gain more knowledge about recipes and discover his connection to your home – and, perhaps, the keys to defeating the plague.

The Coven: In Multiplayer, gather with up to five other surviving witches to divide the tasks between your group and work together to defeat the Rot.

Information

Title: Rise of the Spellbaker

Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5

Developer: Realmforge Studios

Genre: Fairy-Tale Action-Adventure

Release: 2027

Hashtag: #RiseOfTheSpellbaker

Assets

Press Material: Rise of the Spellbaker Press Kit

Press Server: Kalypso Press Server

Announcement Trailer: ESRB | PEGI

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About the Kalypso Media Group GmbH

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with a team of over 200 at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, Bulwark Studios along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (Commandos: Origins).

Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Commandos: Origins, Disciples: Domination, and Sudden Strike 5. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II and Life Below. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com.

Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media's best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com.

[Press Release] Project Motor Racing Turns Up the Volume with V8 Power Pack, Coming on September 15, 2026

Press Release • 26 Aug 2026 07:00

Project Motor Racing Turns Up the Volume with V8 Power Pack, Coming on September 15, 2026

V8 Power Pack DLC announced: Watch the reveal trailer

Nine V8 race cars across V8 Evo, TA2 and Historic TA

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta joins Project Motor Racing

Lamborghini Temerario makes its first playable public appearance at gamescom before its free launch in September

Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios today revealed the V8 Power Pack for Project Motor Racing, launching on 15th September. The pack delivers nine legendary V8 race cars spanning modern Australian touring-car muscle, current American TA2 machinery, and the raw roots of Historic US road racing, plus Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. A reveal trailer showcases both TA-class cars in full-noise action at Road Atlanta.

Watch the V8 Power Pack announcement trailer here

Download the press kit here

The V8 Power Pack

The pack brings three new classes, nine new cars, and one scanned US circuit.

V8 Evo brings the 2023 Ford Mustang AU and 2023 Chevrolet Camaro AU.

TA2 adds the 2022 Dodge Challenger TA/2, 2022 Ford Mustang TA/2, and 2022 Camaro TA/2.

Historic TA turns the clock back to America’s golden age of road racing with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 TA, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda TA, 1970 AMC Javelin TA, and the iconic 1968 Camaro TA Z28.

The scanned Road Atlanta track – the heart and soul of American road racing – ties the pack together with fast esses, blind crests, and heavy braking.

Presenting the Lamborghini Temerario at gamescom 2026

The Lamborghini Temerario in Project Motor Racing debuts at gamescom, the biggest games event in the world, starting today in Cologne (Germany). The Temerario will be on display on the show floor and headline numerous hot-lap competitions on stage, with multiple winners taking home prizes including a Spark Audi R8 LMP diecast.

Players can experience the Temerario first at gamescom in hall 6 before it launches for free in September for Project Motor Racing. Racing rigs at stand B61 will also feature rebuilt GT3, GT4 and LMDh.

Project Motor Racing is available for PC, PlayStation® 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for the V8 Power Pack are available on selected digital channels. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable separately and includes the V8 Power Pack and more content – fans save up to 30% compared to buying all content separately. Free mods are released as user-generated content on the official UGC Portal. Visit giants-software.com, Straight4.com, ProjectMotorRacing.com, and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of U&I Entertainment/GIANTS Software

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About GIANTS Software

About Straight4 Studios

Straight4 Studios features many of the key talents that have shaped SimRacing’s heritage for over two decades. With over 20 years’ worth of remote work experience and working from three continents, Straight4 Studios’ veteran staff have earned dozens of industry awards. Merging the passion for motorsport and values derived from the SimRacing community with the precision of a new, AI-driven physics engine and cutting-edge graphics, Straight4 Studios is hard at work developing the next generation of AAA-racing simulation.

Farming Simulator 25 Celebrates 5 Million Copies Sold & Introduces Bananas Ahead of gamescom

Press Release • 25 Aug 2026 12:00

Farming Simulator 25 Celebrates 5 Million Copies Sold & Introduces Bananas Ahead of gamescom

GIANTS Software celebrates 5 million copies sold of Farming Simulator 25

New feature for Beans & Alpacas expansion announced: Bananas

First hands-on opportunity for Beans & Alpacas at gamescom

gamescom trailer presents the new environment & features

New Milestone reached: 5 Million Virtual Farmers

Since launch on November 12th, 2024, Farming Simulator 25 has sold 5 million copies worldwide. Publisher and developer GIANTS Software announces it has reached this milestone just ahead of the world’s largest consumer video game expo, gamescom. Visitors can celebrate with the makers of Farming Simulator by enjoying interactive stage shows and a hands-on premiere.

“Wow! It’s remarkable to see so many new farmers joining our community”, says Boris Stefan, CSO and Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software. “We’re incredibly proud of how quickly it continues to grow, and grateful for the enthusiasm from our fans and newfound farmers. Beans & Alpacas is already falling on fertile ground, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone cultivate the red soils of South America when the expansion arrives.”

Watch the gamescom trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for the Beans & Alpacas expansion here

Announced: Bananas are Coming with Beans & Alpacas

With bananas, Farming Simulator 25 introduces a brand-new dedicated cultivation system: Virtual farmers take care of banana plantations after creating the layout, including setting up a railing system, defining rail counts and directions, and placing the washing stations for processing.

Adding new gameplay depth, Beans & Alpacas also introduces fungicides, which require farmers to spray bananas with fungicides when plant disease occurs. Bananas can be harvested manually with a machete, then hung on the rails to be washed and processed into pallets. Harvesting can be automated by hired workers. On Catuaí, the new map coming with Beans & Alpacas allows bananas to be planted and harvested year-round.

First Hands-on at gamescom, Hall 6

GIANTS Software attends gamescom in Cologne, Germany, from August 26-30. Located in Hall 6, the publisher and developer will present a broad playable line-up spanning Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas, Farming Simulator: Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Farming Simulator 26 for mobile devices, and Project Motor Racing.

Gamers can expect thrilling Bale Race competitions, giveaways (including the ever-popular straw hats), presentations with more info about Beans & Alpacas, and more. GIANTS Software will welcome partners, media representatives, and other industry contacts at its dedicated business booth B42 in Hall 4.2.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Beans and Alpacas will be available on October 27th as a separate expansion or an edition including the base game. Pre-orders are available on selected channels. The Beans and Alpacas Expansion is included in the Year 2 Season Pass, too, with savings of up to 30% compared to purchasing the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of U&I Entertainment/GIANTS Software

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About GIANTS Software

About Farming Simulator

With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the series features hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offers compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

[Press Release] ROCK, PAPER, SEVERED REVEALS FIRST MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY AHEAD OF GAMESCOM PLAYABLE DEBUT

Press Release • 24 Aug 2026 14:00

ROCK, PAPER, SEVERED REVEALS FIRST MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY AHEAD OF GAMESCOM PLAYABLE DEBUT

Buzzin' Games pulls back the curtain on its twisted multiplayer take on Rock, Paper, Scissors, revealing four-player gameplay, strategic items, gruesome consequences and a sinister first look at the true nature of The Old Sire

Sit down. Make your throw. Try not to lose anything you can't reattach. Indie developer Buzzin' Games has unveiled the first-ever multiplayer gameplay trailer for Rock, Paper, Severed, offering the first proper look at how its brutal combination of Rock, Paper, Scissors, strategy and psychological horror comes together, just days before the game makes its first-ever playable appearance at gamescom 2026.

Following the game's initial reveal and the recent series of character reveals, the new trailer finally puts players around the table, showcasing multiplayer gameplay, playable characters, the strange collection of items players can use during their throws, and the increasingly disturbing consequences of losing.

At its heart, Rock, Paper, Severed takes the world's simplest game and gives it a very different set of stakes. Players face off around the table, making their throws and attempting to outthink their opponents, but every loss comes at a brutal cost. As fingers disappear and options become increasingly limited, players need to decide when to play it safe, when to take a risk and when to reach for one of the game's twisted tools.

Learn the tools of the trade.

The new gameplay trailer offers the first look at the items players can use to influence the game, adding another layer of strategy to the familiar rules of Rock, Paper, Scissors. From manipulating the odds to disrupting an opponent's plans, these tools give players new ways to approach each throw and create the potential for unexpected turns.

The trailer also brings the game's characters together around the table, showcasing the tense and often grotesque multiplayer encounters that await players. Every match becomes a battle of nerves as players try to read their opponents, manage their remaining fingers and use whatever tools they have at their disposal to survive.

But there is something else at the table.

The final moments of the trailer offer the first proper glimpse of The Old Sire in its more sinister form. Previously glimpsed only through the game's character reveals and mysterious presence, the entity's true nature begins to emerge as the game reaches its most unsettling moment, leaving players with a final reminder that there is something far more disturbing presiding over these games than simple bad luck.

Watch the first gameplay trailer here

Download all the Character Reveal assets here

Download the full press kit here

Request review code (when available) here

From gameplay reveal to playable demo

The gameplay trailer arrives ahead of a major milestone for Rock, Paper, Severed: its first-ever playable demo at gamescom 2026.

For the first time, media attending the B2B area of gamescom will be able to sit down at the table and play the game for themselves, experiencing the multiplayer gameplay, characters and item system shown in the new trailer.

The Buzzin' Games team will be on hand throughout the show to walk media through the demo, discuss the game's characters and narrative, and reveal more about what lies behind the game's twisted table.

For those who have followed the game's recent character reveals, gamescom represents the first opportunity to move beyond the story and meet the characters in action.

For everyone else, it's an invitation to take a seat.

Make your throw. Choose your tools. Watch your fingers.

Rock, Paper, Severed transforms the world's most familiar hand game into a brutal multiplayer test of strategy, nerve and survival. With every throw carrying consequences and a collection of strange tools capable of changing the odds, knowing what to play may be the easy part. Knowing when to play it could be the difference between walking away and losing something you can't get back.

And whatever happens around the table, The Old Sire is watching.

Rock, Paper, Severed is currently in development for PC via Steam, with a 2026 release planned.

How much of yourself are you willing to lose… to win?

NOTE TO EDITORS: Rock, Paper, Severed will be playable for the first time in the B2B area at gamescom 2026, with the development team on hand throughout the show to walk media and players through the game, discuss its characters and offer hands-on sessions. Spaces are going fast so book your meeting with the team now by emailing me at mark@markallenpr.co.uk to avoid disappointment!

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[Press Release] Infernozilla Heads to Gamescom 2026 with 9 Playable Indie Titles Across Marketing Clients and Publishing Portfolio

Press Release • 21 Aug 2026 13:00

Infernozilla Heads to Gamescom 2026 with 9 Playable Indie Titles Across Marketing Clients and Publishing Portfolio

Award-winning marketing agency and indie publisher to showcase client projects alongside five IZilla Games-published titles at the Infernozilla Shared Megabooth

Multi-award-winning games marketing agency Infernozilla today announced its Gamescom 2026 line-up, bringing nine playable indie titles to the show floor both from its growing client portfolio and its internal indie publishing label, IZilla Games.

Visitors will find the Infernozilla Megabooth, a 78 m2 booth, in the Indie Area (Hall 10.2, Stand F044g – E061g) from 26–30 August, where media, creators and players can get hands-on with upcoming and recently released PC titles across strategy, horror, action, survival and multiplayer genres.

The booth will feature a mix of games and developer partnerships supported through Infernozilla's marketing agency. Alongside these titles, Infernozilla will present games published directly by IZilla Games, highlighting the breadth of the company's growing presence within the independent games industry.

IZilla Games Showcase

Infernozilla's publishing division, IZilla Games, will present five playable titles spanning action, survival, horror, and simulation, with members of the publishing team available throughout Gamescom for media appointments and business meetings.

BLACKWOOD (AttritoM7 Productions)

An upcoming cinematic third-person action thriller following Anton Blackwood, a Brooklyn DVD store owner leading a dangerous double life as a professional contract killer. Steam page

A.A.U. Blacksite (Raspberry Studio)

A bodycam psychological horror FPS blending tactical combat with unsettling supernatural encounters as reality begins to collapse around the player. Steam page

Here Comes The Swarm (CableHook Games)

A survival RTS where players build, expand, and defend humanity's last settlement against endless alien hordes while harnessing powerful divine abilities. Steam page

Away From Life (Cursor Games)

An open-world survival adventure challenging players to survive a remote archipelago through exploration, crafting, base building, and resource management. Steam page

Medic: Pacific War (Hypnotic Ants)

A unique WWII medical simulation where players fight to save lives rather than take them as they treat and evacuate wounded soldiers under relentless battlefield conditions. Steam page

Infernozilla Client Showcase

Infernozilla will also showcase games from its developer and studio clients, with members of each development team available throughout the event to meet media, creators, and players.

DDoD (The Future Entertainment Company)

A fast-paced top-down roguelite shooter combining satisfying gunplay, four-player co-op, and mutant-filled survival inside the mysterious Purple Lands. Steam page

Hijinks High (Sackbird Studios)

A chaotic first-person multiplayer party game where students turn an ordinary school day into complete mayhem using physics-driven gameplay and unpredictable classroom antics. Steam page

The Necessary Evil (VII)

A tactical RPG where every decision carries consequences as players lead a team through a surreal industrialized subconscious in pursuit of revenge. Steam page

Sip or Die (Thirteen37 Games™)

A four-player psychological horror party game where kidnapped strangers are forced into a terrifying drinking ritual overseen by a sinister supernatural entity. Steam page

Meet the Teams

Throughout Gamescom, visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Infernozilla agency and the IZilla Games publishing team, alongside developers from Infernozilla's client studios, with hands-on gameplay demonstrations, interviews, and media appointments available throughout the event.

Media interested in booking appointments to see any of the titles are encouraged to contact the Infernozilla team at mark@infernozilla.com

Visit the Infernozilla Megabooth

Hall 10.2 - Indie Area

Stand: F044g – E061g

Dates: 26 - 30 August 2026

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Press Contact

Mark Allen

Mark@infernozilla.com

About Infernozilla

Infernozilla is a multi-award-winning (73 international awards) marketing agency and parent company to indie publisher IZilla Games. At an agency level, it has helped bring 250+ games to the market and is dedicated to helping independent developers bring outstanding games to players around the world. From strategic marketing and communications to full release support and commercial consultancy, Infernozilla works closely with studios at every stage of development.

Through its publishing label IZilla Games, Infernozilla also publishes and supports a growing portfolio of independent titles across PC and console.

For more information, visit https://www.infernozilla.com/

[Press Release] Experience Terror Through The Eyes of a Child With Baptiste’s Psyche-Shredding New Trailer

Press Release • 19 Aug 2026 12:00

Experience Terror Through The Eyes of a Child With Baptiste’s Psyche-Shredding New Trailer

Step into the shoes of a traumatized child to escape a reality-bending nightmare this fall.

Spanish indie studio Firenut Games and Digital Dreams today released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming survival horror title, Baptiste, which will strike fear into the hearts of players this fall on consoles and Steam.

The new trailer sets the stage for the reality-blurring journey that awaits in Baptiste, offering a glimpse of the game's cast of characters and the eerie, isolated mansion players will explore as they face off against supernatural forces and their own inner demons in a fight for survival.

Watch the new Baptiste trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request a review code (when available) here

At the center of Baptiste’s narrative-driven adventure is Tom, a child who frees an eerie doll from its display case and is thrust into a fear-soaked journey. Through his eyes, Baptiste explores how tragedy and loss can fracture a family's reality, and how a child struggles to cope with the emotional scars of devastating events.

Baptiste draws inspiration from classic horror tales like the allegedly possessed doll Annabelle and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps story Night of the Living Dummy, as well as fan-favourite psychological horror games such as P.T., Layers of Fear, and the Outlast series. The game combines exploration and environmental storytelling as players explore an ominous mansion, piece together clues, and solve puzzles to uncover its dark secrets and the story behind the game’s titular living doll.

Following a family tragedy, Sara and her son, Tom, seek a fresh start at Jagged Shore Cliff, but it quickly unravels into a new nightmare. In their new and mysterious home, a dusty cabinet holds Baptiste, an unsettling doll accompanied by an ominous warning: “Never release this from its glass prison.” What ought to have been a shelter becomes the scene of a nightmare that defies all logic, putting their sanity and desire to survive to the test.

Rather than rely on jump scares, Baptiste’s take on the psychological horror genre combines atmospheric tension and emotional depth, exploring how tragedy and loss can fracture a family’s reality, particularly through the lens of a child attempting to cope with intensely traumatic events. It also examines the descent into madness, blurring the lines between what is real and what is a nightmare, reflecting the fragile state of the mind under extreme emotional distress to tell a story of human vulnerability.

KEY FEATURES

Total immersion: Submerge yourself in a first-hand experience where the line between the game and reality blurs further with each step you take.

Suffocating atmosphere: Explore a mansion where horror awaits in every shadow.

Tormented protagonist: Play as a young man still suffering from a terrible tragedy. Can you keep control against the siege of his inner demons?

Bloodthirsty mysteries: Unravel a gruesome mystery. Each discovery will reveal a story of pain and horror that beggars belief.

AVAILABILITY

Baptiste launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC via Steam later in 2026. Fans of horror games can wishlist Baptiste today and follow Firenut Games on Instagram, X, and YouTube for the latest updates.

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Mark Allen PR - on behalf of Firenut Games

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About Firenut Games

Firenut Games develops and publishes independent video games from talented developers. Their philosophy is to create games focused on gamers. They’re passionate about supporting great talents and launching video games with a unique essence.

Firenut Games believes in creativity and passion to make fun games for everyone. Let’s play!

[Press Release] GIANTS Software Brings Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas & Straw Hats to gamescom

Press Release • 18 Aug 2026 12:00

GIANTS Software Brings Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas & Straw Hats to gamescom

GIANTS Software is exhibiting in Hall 6 from August 26-30 in Cologne, Germany

Premiere: Playable version of Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas

Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac and Lamborghini Temerario displayed at the booth

Stage shows, competitive Bale Race and giveaways throughout the event

GIANTS Software will attend gamescom, the world’s largest games event in Cologne, Germany, from August 26-30. Located in Hall 6, the publisher and developer will present a broad playable line-up spanning Farming Simulator and Project Motor Racing, accompanied by powerful real-world vehicles and an extensive stage program – including the popular straw hats!

Hands-on Premiere for Beans & Alpacas

Visitors will be able to play Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas and experience the upcoming expansion first-hand. This marks the first public opportunity to explore Catuaí, the new South America-inspired region, which introduces coffee beans as a new crop, alongside alpacas, Brahman cows, and more. Additional hands-on gaming stations will feature Project Motor Racing, Farming Simulator: Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Farming Simulator 26 for mobile devices.

Quadtrac and Temerario Bring the Horsepower

GIANTS Software will also bring significant real-world horsepower to its stand. The Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac represents large-scale agricultural engineering, while the Lamborghini Temerario highlights the high-performance automotive focus of Project Motor Racing. The towering tractor serves as an unmistakable landmark for the GIANTS booth, while both vehicles invite visitors to take photos and admire their impressive engineering.

Stage Shows, Competitions & Giveaways

An extensive stage program will accompany the hands-on activities throughout gamescom. Interactive presentations will provide further insights into the games, while visitors can participate in the competitive Bale Race and other activities. Giveaways will also take place during the event, including the return of the popular Farming Simulator straw hats, which will once again be a familiar sight throughout the gamescom halls.

Business Meetings in Hall 4.2

GIANTS Software will welcome partners, media representatives, and other industry contacts at its dedicated business booth. Meetings will take place at booth B42 in Hall 4.2.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Beans and Alpacas will be available on October 27th as a separate expansion or an edition including the base game. Farming Simulator 26 is available at selected retail stores and the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, while the mobile versions for iPhone, iPad, and Android™ devices are available in the App Store and on Google Play, respectively. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of U&I Entertainment/GIANTS Software

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About GIANTS Software

About Farming Simulator

About Project Motor Racing

Replicating the challenge and sensory overload of professional-level race cars with all the uncompromising passion of big-time motorsport, Project Motor Racing blends 20 years’ worth of racing simulator know-how into one undiluted and unforgettable racing experience.

© 2026 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colours, and performance. © 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Mac, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

DESCEND INTO MADNESS! HELL GALAXY IS OUT NOW

Press Release • 12 Aug 2026 18:06

DESCEND INTO MADNESS! HELL GALAXY IS OUT NOW

Experience Hell Galaxy’s brutal blend of space combat, RPG progression and psychological horror, available today on Steam. Watch the explosive new launch trailer now.

Indie developer The Italian Games Factory is excited to announce the launch of Hell Galaxy is available now on Steam for £22.49 / $24.99 / €25.49, in its final version, coinciding today with the solar eclipse.

Blending intense space combat with RPG progression, exploration and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy delivers a dark sci-fi experience where every encounter pushes players deeper into the unknown, uncovering why they are trapped in this hell and how much of their humanity remains.

Every encounter is a battle for both body and mind. Players will engage in dynamic space dogfights using fully customisable loadouts and shifting combat stances to adapt to increasingly deadly threats, while ghostly entities and colossal monstrosities threaten not only the integrity of their ship, but also their very sanity.

After many years in development, Hell Galaxy reaches its final form with the launch of Version 1.0. This major update brings the game's story and universe lore to their conclusion, adding approximately five hours of new primary quest content before culminating in the final battles against the Colossi that force players to confront what it means to be human in this infernal galaxy. Alongside the new content, V1.0 also introduces a range of updates, improvements and fixes shaped by community feedback throughout the game's development. Following a journey filled with challenges, changes and plenty of ups and downs, Version 1.0 marks the completion of Hell Galaxy and delivers the full experience the team has spent many years building.

To mark today's release, players can also watch an all-new gameplay trailer showcasing Hell Galaxy's brutal combat, haunting environments and relentless horrors lurking throughout the Neterun galaxy.

Watch the Hell Galaxy launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Key Features

Fast-paced space combat with dynamic dogfights and tactical combat stances.

Customisable ships and loadouts that encourage varied playstyles.

Face terrifying ghostly entities and colossal cosmic horrors that challenge both your ship and your sanity.

Explore the mysterious Neterun galaxy and uncover the secrets hidden within its fractured worlds.

RPG progression, powerful upgrades and meaningful player choice throughout your journey.

A dark narrative experience where anxiety, fear, and science fiction collide.

Hell Galaxy is available now on Steam for £22.49 / $24.99 / €25.49. Download today, step into the Neterun galaxy and discover whether you can survive a universe where nothing is truly human anymore.

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Mark Allen PR - on behalf of Italian Games Factory

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About Italian Games Factory

Italian Games Factory is an independent studio focused on bringing fresh innovation to space combat games. We develop our own IPs and create worlds with the utmost expertise for you, the players.

New Underground Economy Update Brings More Felonious Fun to The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access

Press Release • 06 Aug 2026 14:00

New Underground Economy Update Brings More Felonious Fun to The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and independent Turkish developer BEF Games today announced the launch of the new Underground Economy update for their open world action-simulation and management game, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. The new update further expands Night City’s criminal underworld through new business systems letting players diversify their criminal portfolio, the addition of safehouses for when the heat is on, expanded vehicle gameplay and new training activities to pump their stats, along with numerous performance improvements and fixes.

Download The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire press kit

Watch the Underground Economy update trailer on YouTube

Watch two new YouTube Shorts from the update here & here

The Underground Economy content update includes:

Market Tycoon System: Order products and arrange shelves to create and operate a legitimate supermarket enterprise, in addition to acting as a front for bootleg alcohol production.

Dealers and Turf Assignment: Assign loyal family members to manage sales after capturing distribution zones and customize their weapons and skillsets via the Criminal Activities menu.

Underground Skill Training: Visit the Gym to increase Power and Fight skill attributes through weight lifting and sparring on the punching bag, or train at the Shooting Range to improve Vision stats.

Police Heat System and Safehouses: Family members can now duck into owned properties across the city and players can slip into a nearby hideout to clear wanted levels, while responding officers now operate with lethal force.

Vehicle and Logistical Improvements: Quickly pick up nearby family members with a single button prompt while driving in the new toggleable Driving Camera view.

Performance Tweaks and Mission Expansions: Major optimizations to improve frame rates, introducing adjustable TPS Camera View Distance alongside expanded Office Mission locations and stability fixes.

The free Underground Economy update deepens territory control, criminal logistics and management depth in Night City, marking another major step in development for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire as it continues through Steam Early Access. To celebrate the latest update, the title is discounted 20% off its regular price until Aug. 8.

For full details and a look at planned content updates on the road to 1.0, visit the game’s official Steam News feed. Be sure to visit the game’s social channels for news and updates about sales discounts.

Tripwire, in collaboration with developer Excalibur Games, is offering a 10% discount off of the game’s standard price via a special The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire x Flashing Lights bundle launching later today on Steam.

About The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

Set in the fictional Night City in the early 2000’s, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is a hybrid action-simulation and management game stacked with open-world criminal activities. Players take on the role of an aspiring gangster with kingpin dreams, where they must build a criminal empire from nothing and rule the city, or fall to a rival and lose everything.

Find out more about BEF GAMES and The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on the official website, and follow the game on YouTube, Instagram and X.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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DRAG 'N DUNGEON IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

Press Release • 05 Aug 2026 13:00

DRAG 'N DUNGEON IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

Recruit a band of unlikely heroes, master fast-paced tactical combat and battle your way to freedom in the vibrant dungeon escape adventure, available today on PC.

The dungeon gates are open. Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital are delighted to announce that Drag 'N Dungeon is available now on Steam for £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99, with a limited-time 20% launch discount.

Launching alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer, Drag 'N Dungeon invites players to assemble an ever-growing team of heroes, overcome deadly dungeon encounters and fight for freedom in a colourful voxel-style world where no two escape attempts are ever the same.

Fabio Consorti, developer at Demon Girl, said: "We wanted Drag 'N Dungeon to capture the excitement of building a team, discovering new strategies and adapting to whatever the dungeon throws at you. It's been fantastic watching players experiment with different hero combinations throughout development, and we're thrilled that everyone can finally experience the full adventure today."

Every expedition presents a fresh tactical challenge. Recruit from a roster of up to 40 unique heroes, each bringing their own abilities, strengths and powerful synergies to the battlefield. Building the right party and adapting your strategy on the fly is the key to surviving increasingly dangerous enemies and environmental hazards.

With no traditional combat grid restricting movement, battles unfold in fluid, real-time arenas where positioning, timing and tactical decision-making are just as important as raw firepower. Every run encourages experimentation, rewarding players who discover new hero combinations and refine their approach with each attempt.

Watch the Drag ‘N Dungeon launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Key Features

Recruit up to 40 unique heroes, each with distinct abilities and tactical strengths.

Blend real-time action with strategic decision-making in every battle.

Experience dynamic, grid-free combat where positioning and timing are everything.

Battle dangerous enemies, environmental hazards and increasingly challenging dungeon encounters.

Discover powerful hero synergies and experiment with countless team combinations.

Highly replayable gameplay that rewards strategy, experimentation and teamwork.

Drag 'N Dungeon is available now on Steam for £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99, with a limited-time 20% launch discount. A free Steam demo is available to download now.

Follow Drag ‘N Dungeon on social media X | Instagram | Website | Reddit

Join the community on Steam

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PR contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Tambù Games

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Demon Girl

Demon Girl is an independent game development studio based in Lucca, Italy, founded in 2021. Comprising a small, dedicated team of creative professionals, Demon Girl is focused on delivering exciting new gaming experiences to players worldwide. Drawing on extensive experience from previous collaborations with videogames like Still Time and Unit 4, the team is committed to creating innovative and engaging games. With a passion for unique titles, the studio’s projects include the metroidvania Demoniaca and the upcoming online game Death Blonde.

About Tambù Digital

Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.

The Truth Refuses to Stay Buried. Kill the Shadow Out Now on Steam

Press Release • 05 Aug 2026 12:00

The Truth Refuses to Stay Buried. Kill the Shadow Out Now on Steam

Reconstruct the final moments of the dead, uncover a conspiracy decades in the making and decide the fate of Dark Tide City in the atmospheric Chinese cyber-noir detective RPG, available now on Steam.

Every city has its secrets. Dark Tide City has buried theirs for decades. Today, developer Shadowlight and publisher Phoenix Games invite players into the rain-soaked streets of Dark Tide City as Kill the Shadow launches on PC via Steam. Available now for £14.99 / $16.99 / €16.99 with a limited-time 10% launch discount, the atmospheric detective RPG blends gripping investigations, meaningful player choice, RPG progression and a unique crime-scene reconstruction mechanic that allows players to witness the past exactly as it happened.

Launching today alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer, Kill the Shadow immerses players in a city haunted by forgotten memories, buried conspiracies and the consequences of long-forgotten choices, where every investigation uncovers another piece of a truth someone is desperate to keep hidden.

Players assume the role of Lucas, a former detective carrying an impossible burden. Bound to the mysterious Shadow fused to his back, he alone possesses the supernatural ability to reconstruct the final moments of the dead. Rather than changing history, the Shadow allows Lucas to observe crime scenes exactly as they unfolded, revealing hidden evidence, exposing deception and piecing together a conspiracy that has cast its shadow over Dark Tide City for more than a decade.

Watch the Kill the Shadow Launch Trailer Here

Download the Press Kit Here

Review code is now available - request a copy Here

Every investigation begins with a single victim. What starts as the mysterious death of Captain Theo's loyal companion soon unravels into a web of corruption, betrayal and long-buried secrets. From the disappearance of Master Reed during a crowded temple festival to the forgotten tragedies hidden beneath Shipwreck Wharf, every case draws Lucas deeper into the city's fractured past, where justice is rarely black and white.

How the story unfolds is entirely in the player's hands. Develop Lucas through a flexible RPG progression system, relying on deduction, persuasion, charisma or brute force to overcome obstacles, interrogate suspects and uncover vital clues. Every conversation, every investigation and every moral decision shapes the people around you and ultimately determines the fate of Dark Tide City through multiple possible endings.

Bringing its haunting world to life, Kill the Shadow combines richly detailed 3D environments with beautifully animated 2D pixel-art characters to create a distinctive visual identity inspired by Chinese cyber-noir. Explore abandoned factories, flood-ravaged docklands, bustling temple districts and towering walled cities, each concealing new mysteries, unforgettable characters and stories waiting to be uncovered.

Key Features

Investigate a City Full of Secrets: Solve interconnected murder cases while uncovering the hidden truth behind Dark Tide City's mysterious past.

Reconstruct Crime Scenes: Harness the power of the Shadow to witness the final moments of the deceased exactly as they happened, revealing clues invisible to everyone else.

Become the Detective You Want to Be: Shape Lucas through RPG progression, using deduction, persuasion, charm or force to solve every investigation your own way.

Meaningful Choices & Multiple Endings: Judge, forgive or condemn those responsible as your decisions shape the future of the city and the lives of its citizens.

A Stunning Chinese Cyber-Noir World: Experience a striking blend of richly detailed 3D environments and expressive 2D pixel-art characters.

Meet an Unforgettable Cast: Discover the stories, motivations and personal tragedies of Dark Tide City's diverse citizens, each hiding secrets of their own.

The truth refuses to stay buried. Now it's your turn to uncover it.

Kill the Shadow is available now on PC via Steam for £14.99 / $16.99 / €16.99 with a limited-time 10% launch discount

Watch the brand-new launch trailer today, begin your investigation and uncover the secrets hidden within Dark Tide City.

For more information, visit the Steam page, join the official Discord community and follow Kill the Shadow on YouTube for the latest updates.

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PR Contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of Phoenix Games / Shadowlight

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

[Press Release] SPINNING SCARECROW IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

Press Release • 04 Aug 2026 14:45

SPINNING SCARECROW IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

The surreal hand-drawn arcade puzzle challenge is available today on PC. Download now, watch the launch trailer and put your reflexes to the ultimate test.

Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is delighted to announce that Spinning Scarecrow is available now for PC via Steam for £6.29 / $6.99 / €6.99, with a limited-time 15% launch discount.

To celebrate today's launch, players can also watch the brand-new launch trailer, offering a fresh look at the game's fast-paced arcade action, surreal world and relentless spinning challenge.

Inspired by the classic Game Boy Advance title Kuru Kuru Kururin, Spinning Scarecrow blends precision arcade gameplay with a twisted horror aesthetic. Players take control of a scarecrow cursed to spin endlessly, navigating increasingly dangerous hand-drawn environments where every movement matters and every mistake has consequences.

Watch the Spinning Scarecrow launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Deadly traps, rotating hazards, grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames and game-changing power-ups constantly reshape each challenge, demanding quick thinking, precise timing and complete control as players battle their way through an increasingly unforgiving world.

Easy to learn but relentlessly difficult to master, Spinning Scarecrow rewards persistence, encouraging players to chase faster completion times, higher scores and the perfect run while uncovering the strange horrors hidden within its dark comic-inspired universe.

Key Features

A unique arcade puzzle experience built around a constantly spinning protagonist.

Precision gameplay packed with deadly traps, rotating hazards and unforgiving level design.

Grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames and unexpected twists throughout every run.

Powerful abilities and game-changing power-ups that transform the way you play.

Beautifully crafted hand-drawn visuals inspired by dark comics and surreal horror.

Highly replayable gameplay with escalating challenge and score-chasing appeal.

Whether you're chasing the perfect run, hunting for every secret or simply trying to survive one more spinning gauntlet, Spinning Scarecrow offers a fresh take on precision arcade gameplay that's as rewarding as it is relentlessly unforgiving.

Spinning Scarecrow is available now on Steam for £6.29 / $6.99 / €6.99, with a limited-time 15% launch discount. Download today and discover whether you have the precision, patience and perseverance to survive its endlessly spinning nightmare.

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PR contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of IV Productions

[Press Release] Keya Labs and Tambù Digital Reveal Soul Merger, Where You Fight Beside an Ever-Growing Army of Merged Souls

Press Release • 03 Aug 2026 13:00

Keya Labs and Tambù Digital Reveal Soul Merger, Where You Fight Beside an Ever-Growing Army of Merged Souls

Merge legendary souls into powerful warriors, master active real-time combat and build an unstoppable undead army. Coming to Steam Early Access later this year.

Indie developer Keya Labs and publisher Tambù Digital are proud to unveil Soul Merger, a unique action roguelite that combines strategic army building, satisfying merge mechanics and active real-time combat into an exciting new spin on the auto-battler genre. Launching in Steam Early Access later this year, players will command an ever-growing army of fallen heroes, merging souls into increasingly powerful warriors while fighting alongside them to reclaim a world overrun by the undead.

Revealed today alongside its debut gameplay trailer, Soul Merger blends fast-paced action with tactical decision-making, inviting players to master an ever-evolving army where every run offers new combinations, new challenges and new opportunities to experiment.

Watch the Soul Merger reveal gameplay trailer here

Download the press kit here

Unlike traditional auto-battlers, Soul Merger puts players directly in the heat of battle. As a powerful necromancer, you'll move freely across the battlefield while your summoned souls engage enemies automatically. Cast devastating spells, activate powerful abilities, dodge incoming attacks and carefully position yourself to break through enemy defences. Success depends on both quick thinking and smart strategy, making every encounter an engaging mix of action and tactical planning.

At the heart of Soul Merger lies its distinctive merge system. Collect the souls of fallen warriors throughout each expedition before combining matching units to evolve them into stronger forms, unlocking increasingly powerful abilities and entirely new combat roles. For players willing to embrace risk, mysterious cursed merges can produce unpredictable results, rewarding experimentation with surprising new allies capable of turning the tide of battle.

No two armies are ever quite the same. Every soul represents a legendary historical or mythological warrior, each equipped with unique abilities and randomly assigned traits that influence how they behave in combat. A dependable defender in one adventure may become an aggressive frontline attacker in the next, encouraging players to constantly adapt their strategies and discover powerful new synergies.

Between battles, players return to their growing camp, the last bastion of humanity. Construct new buildings, train your favourite units, unlock valuable upgrades and meet the survivors who continue to resist the undead threat. Every improvement strengthens future expeditions, creating an addictive progression loop that rewards every successful run.

Featuring more than 30 collectable souls, over 100 territories spread across diverse biomes, dozens of enemy encounters and an endless Survival Mode, Soul Merger offers a highly replayable experience packed with tactical depth, colourful pixel-art visuals and an offbeat sense of humour that brings its necromantic world to life.

Features

Experience a fresh take on the auto-battler by fighting alongside your own army in active real-time combat.

Summon and merge matching souls to evolve powerful new warriors with unique abilities.

Take risks with cursed merges that create unpredictable and game-changing units.

Recruit more than 30 historical and mythological warriors, each featuring distinctive skills and randomised traits.

Build and expand your camp between runs, unlocking new buildings, upgrades and training opportunities.

Battle across more than 100 territories spanning multiple biomes filled with unique enemies and challenges.

Test your skills in an endless Survival Mode built for long-term replayability.

Enjoy charming pixel-art visuals, rewarding progression and a distinctive blend of strategy, action and humour.

Launching into Steam Early Access later this year, Soul Merger will continue to grow throughout development as Keya Labs works closely with the community to expand its world, introduce new content and further refine its unique blend of action, strategy and roguelite progression.

Players can wishlist Soul Merger today ahead of its Steam Early Access launch later this year. Follow Soul Merger’s development journey on the community and social channels X | Instagram | Reddit | TikTok

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PR contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Keya Labs / Tambù Games

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Keya Labs

Keya Labs is an independent game studio founded in Italy, in 2025. Mostly run by a solo developer, the studio was created to explore unusual gameplay ideas and turn them into distinctive experiences. Soul Merger is the studio’s debut title.

About Tambù Digital

SIGNY & MINO: AGAINST ALL GODS OUT NOW ON STEAM! DISCOVER HIDDEN POWERS AND UNLEASH EPIC TAG-TEAM COMBOS

Press Release • 30 Jul 2026 17:00

SIGNY & MINO: AGAINST ALL GODS OUT NOW ON STEAM! DISCOVER HIDDEN POWERS AND UNLEASH EPIC TAG-TEAM COMBOS

Master explosive combo chains alongside your canine companion in the colourful action RPG available now on Steam, with a free demo also available to play

Developer AN Productions and indie publisher Armor Games Studios are thrilled to announce that Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is available now for PC via Steam for £15.25/ $16.99 / €16.99, with a limited-time 20% launch discount.

Blending vibrant cartoon-inspired visuals with action-packed RPG progression, Signy & Mino: Against All Gods follows Signy on a quest to uncover the truth behind her parents' mysterious deaths. Alongside her trusty dog Mino, she soon finds herself caught in a growing conflict among the gods, facing ancient powers, legendary warriors, and a world on the brink of destruction.

At the heart of the adventure is a unique tag-team combat system where every move can flow into the next. Players can launch enemies into the air, juggle them with perfectly timed attacks, slam them back to the ground, and unleash screen-clearing finishers as they create increasingly outrageous combo chains. Positioning, timing, and creativity are the keys to mastering the battlefield.

Mino is far more than a faithful companion. As Signy's dedicated combo partner, he can launch enemies skyward with his Nose Launch, dig fallen foes back into the fight to extend a combo, and snatch enemies from mid-air before hurling them back into the action. Together, the pair can create spectacular chains that reward experimentation and skilful play.

To celebrate today's launch, players can also dive into a free Steam demo and experience the game's fast-paced tag-team combat system, learning how to chain together spectacular attacks, launch enemies skyward, and build devastating combo sequences alongside Signy's loyal canine companion, Mino.

Watch the Signy & Mino: Against All Gods launch trailer hereDownload the press kit here

Request review code here

As players progress through lush landscapes, forgotten tunnels, and abandoned research facilities, they will unlock new abilities through an expansive skill tree inspired by fighting games. New moves, defensive upgrades, combo extensions, and powerful synergies allow players to tailor Signy and Mino's abilities to their preferred playstyle while discovering hidden techniques taught by unlikely allies.

Their greatest challenge awaits in the form of Auger, the volatile god of rock and magma, whose rebirth threatens to plunge the world into darkness. To stand against him, Signy must uncover her own hidden powers and forge alliances with fallen gods and battle-hardened warriors before the land is consumed by fire.

Key Features

Fast-paced Tag-Team Battle RPG combat built around chaining spectacular combos

Fight alongside Mino, your canine companion and essential combo partner

Launch, juggle, slam, and extend attacks into over-the-top combo chains

Explore a colourful world filled with secrets, dangers, and memorable characters

Unlock new abilities and customise your playstyle through an extensive skill tree

Take on powerful gods, colossal threats, and epic boss encounters

Experience a vibrant adventure brought to life through charming cartoon-inspired visuals

The battle against the gods begins today. Download the free demo, take advantage of the limited-time launch discount, and join Signy and Mino on their unforgettable adventure. Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is available now on Steam.

For more information, follow the official social media channels X | TikTok | YouTube | Website

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Marketing

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Lumière Indie Games Marketing

PR Contact

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR

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About AN Productions

AN Productions has been creating games for over two decades, mostly in the web and mobile space. Their past titles include Soda Dungeon, Territory War, and the Escape Series. Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is their first commercial release.

About Armor Games Studios

From its roots as a popular portal for online gaming, Armor Games Studios is a publisher that aims to work directly with and help foster talented indie developers to create unique and engaging games of all types for all platforms. For more information, visit www.armorgamesstudios.com, and follow the company on Twitter @ArmorGameStudio.

Command the Allied Advance, Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Arrives Today

Press Release • 30 Jul 2026 13:00

Command the Allied Advance, Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Arrives Today

Lead the charge in six DLC missions inspired by Operation Dragoon with new vehicles, units and new Commander Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games today launch Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation, taking players through a six-mission campaign as Allied forces fight to liberate Southern France and the German army attempts to maintain their grip on the territory.

The DLC is available now on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5, with a 10% launch discount on Steam and the Epic Games Store through August 6, 2026, with a special 20% discount on the Kalypso Store from July 30 until September 1 in celebration of Kalypso Media’s 20th anniversary.

Across six new historically inspired missions, Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation revisits the events of Operation Dragoon in August 1944, placing generals on both sides of the battle. Take command of the liberation in three missions as Allied forces fight inland from Camel Beach toward the liberation of Toulon before seizing Hill 300 to sever Germany's escape route. Flip the script in the next three missions to the other side of the front, Axis commanders must hold collapsing defensive lines long enough to cover a desperate withdrawal under mounting Allied pressure.

Experience the campaign that turned the tide across Southern France in the official launch trailer for Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation

Watch the trailers here PEGI | ESRB

Download the trailers here PEGI | ESRB

Download the press kit HERE

Every campaign is shaped by the commanders who lead it and in Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation, the new French Commander Jean de Lattre de Tassigny offers a mobility-focused playstyle rewarding players who seize opportunities and maintain control of the engagement. Supporting this playstyle are the new Maquis Mobilization and Crew Vehicle Training doctrine cards, providing new strategic options for deploying forces, sustaining operations, and shifting tactics as the battlefield evolves.

Rounding out the DLC, more than six new units and unit types including the USS Edison, the remote demolition vehicle German SdKfz. 302 Goliath, and French infantry with additional new vehicles join the fight.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation arrives as part of an ongoing post-launch commitment for Sudden Strike 5, following the rollout of the free Co-Op Mode and a recent quality-of-life update as Kite Games continues expanding the player experience through 2026.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation is available now on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 for $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99 with a 10% launch discount on Steam and the Epic Games Store through August 6, 2026, and a special 20% discount through the Kalypso Media Store.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Features:

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation provides you with 6 new missions (3 each for the Allied and the Axis forces) based on the events of “Operation Dragoon” in famous historical settings.

The Allied missions take you from the landing at Camel Beach and the Liberation of Toulon to the capture of Hill 300, where you must cut off the German retreat. In the Axis missions, you will fight to hold the line while securing the evacuation of your remaining forces.

Enhance your tactical options with a new Commander, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, whose skillset focuses on velocity and mobility, and two new doctrine cards, “Maquis Mobilization” and “Crew Vehicle Training” with a set of new extensions each.

In addition to a host of units already present in the main game, the DLC introduces more than 6 brand-new units and unit types, including the Allied destroyer USS Edison and the German remote detonation vehicle SdKfz. 302 Goliath as well as French infantry and new vehicles like amphibious units.

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Mark Allen

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Information:

Title: Sudden Strike 5Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5Developer: Kite GamesGenre: Real-Time TacticsRelease: 2026Hashtag: #SuddenStrike5

Assets:

Press Material: Sudden Strike 5 Press Kit

Press Server: Kalypso Press Server

Trailer: PEGI | ESRB

Store Links: Kalypso Store | Steam | Microsoft Store | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store

About the Kalypso Media Group GmbH Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (Commandos: Origins). Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Commandos: Origins, Disciples: Domination, and Sudden Strike 5. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II and Life Below. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com. Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media's best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com.

A Mysterious Dystopian World Awaits in The Core, Launching Into Steam Early Access on August 13th

Press Release • 29 Jul 2026 14:00

A Mysterious Dystopian World Awaits in The Core, Launching Into Steam Early Access on August 13th

Explore a vast sci-fi world of environmental puzzles, hidden secrets, and narrative-driven discovery as a mysterious autonomous AI

Indie developer Electric Machine Games is excited to announce that The Core, the immersive narrative-driven action-adventure game, will launch into Steam Early Access on August 13th, 2026.

Developed by a solo creator, The Core is the debut PC title from Electric Machine Games, the studio founded by the developer behind the mobile phenomenon Tall Man Run, which has amassed more than 250 million downloads worldwide. Following extensive community feedback gathered through multiple public playtests and a Steam demo, players will soon be able to experience the first chapters of this ambitious sci-fi adventure as it begins its Early Access journey.

In The Core, players awaken as an autonomous AI deep within a long-forgotten facility, stripped of their memories and uncertain of their purpose. Exploring a mysterious world of abandoned machinery, forgotten technology, and bleak dystopian landscapes, players must uncover the truth behind their creation while mastering movement, puzzle-solving, exploration, and combat.

The initial Early Access release will feature three fully playable story chapters, along with 30 standalone challenge missions known as Cain's Trials. These unique scenarios reward players with Tech currency used to progress through the main narrative, while timed challenge modes and Steam leaderboards offer additional replayability for those seeking mastery.

Built with community collaboration at its heart, The Core will continue to evolve throughout Early Access with new story content, additional trials, gameplay improvements, and enhancements driven by player feedback.

Watch The Core Early Access Announcement Trailer Here

Download the Press Kit Here

Request Early Access Code Here

About The Core

The Core is a narrative-driven action-adventure that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, platforming, and combat within a mysterious sci-fi world. Awakening as an autonomous AI with no memory of your past, you must uncover the truth behind your creation while exploring vast industrial facilities, forgotten underground systems, and eerie outdoor landscapes reclaimed by nature.

As you journey deeper into the world, you’ll unlock powerful upgrades, master momentum-based traversal, solve environmental puzzles, and use a versatile energy tool to manipulate machinery, overcome obstacles, and defend yourself against hostile threats. From dark corridors and decaying technology to forests, cliffsides, and abandoned surface environments, every area hides new secrets waiting to be discovered.

Scattered clues, recordings, and remnants of a lost civilisation gradually reveal the fate of humanity and the purpose behind your existence, transforming a search for answers into a much larger journey of self-discovery, mystery, and survival.

After months of community-driven development, The Core is ready to welcome players into its world. Wishlist now on Steam and prepare to begin your journey when Early Access launches on August 13th.

Follow The Core’s development journey on social media X | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Discord, or visit the website https://www.electricmachine.games/

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HELL GALAXY TO LAUNCH ON STEAM AUGUST 12 AS TEAM ADDS FINAL POLISH TO VERSION 1.0

Press Release • 29 Jul 2026 13:15

HELL GALAXY TO LAUNCH ON STEAM AUGUST 12 AS TEAM ADDS FINAL POLISH TO VERSION 1.0

Development team takes a little extra time to ensure players experience the strongest possible version of Hell Galaxy at launch. Wishlist now ahead of release.

Indie developer and publisher Italian Games Factory has announced that Hell Galaxy will now launch on Steam on August 12, 2026, giving the team additional time for final balancing, polish and optimisation ahead of the game's Version 1.0 release.

The decision reflects the team's commitment to delivering the best possible experience for players from day one, ensuring Hell Galaxy launches in the strongest shape possible with every system, encounter and mechanic receiving the attention it deserves before release.

Giorgio Xhaxho, Lead Producer at Italian Games Factory, said: "We're incredibly close to the finish line, and while Hell Galaxy is already in a great place, we believe taking a little more time now will make a big difference for players on launch day. These final weeks will allow us to fine-tune balancing, add the last layer of polish and make sure everyone gets the best possible Version 1.0 experience. We can't wait to welcome players to the Neterun galaxy on August 12."

Watch the Hell Galaxy release date trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Set in the haunting depths of the Neterun galaxy, Hell Galaxy is a battle for both body and mind. Players will engage in dynamic space dogfights using fully customisable loadouts and shifting combat stances to adapt to increasingly deadly threats, while ghostly entities and colossal monstrosities threaten not only the integrity of their ship, but also their very sanity.

Blending intense space combat with RPG progression, exploration and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy delivers a dark sci-fi experience where every encounter pushes players further into the unknown, and where nothing is truly human anymore, not even you.

The extra development time will allow the team to further refine gameplay balance, apply the final layer of polish and ensure players receive the best possible Version 1.0 experience when Hell Galaxy launches next month.

Key Features

Intense space combat with dynamic dogfights and tactical combat stances.

Fully customisable loadouts to suit every playstyle.

Face ghostly entities and colossal horrors that threaten both your ship and your sanity.

Explore the mysterious Neterun galaxy through a rich sci-fi narrative.

RPG progression, exploration and meaningful player choice throughout your journey.

Hell Galaxy launches on Steam on August 12, 2026. Wishlist today and prepare to descend into a universe where nothing is truly human anymore.

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PR contact:

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR - on behalf of Italian Games Factory

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

About Italian Games Factory

Italian Games Factory is an independent studio focused on bringing fresh innovation to space combat games. We develop our own IPs and create worlds with the utmost expertise for you, the players.

Free Aussie Rivals Pack Headlines Significant Update 2.1 for Project Motor Racing

Press Release • 29 Jul 2026 12:00

Free Aussie Rivals Pack Headlines Significant Update 2.1 for Project Motor Racing

• Free Aussie Rivals Pack DLC launches today: Watch the launch trailer

• Update 2.1 delivers major quality-of-life, immersion, and visual improvements

• Fully rebuilt GT4 and GT3 classes and improved collisions

• Join-in-Progress, triple-screen Alpha support, and VR configuration options

Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios today launch the free Aussie Rivals Pack, bringing the 2013 Holden Commodore VF and a completely reworked 2013 Ford Falcon FG to all players as part of a significant new update for Project Motor Racing.

Update 2.1 delivers major improvements across content, physics, online racing, immersion, presentation, and close-quarters racing. Alongside the new free content, players can expect a complete rebuild of the GT4 and GT3 classes, a phased Join-in-Progress rollout, Alpha triple-screen support, further PC VR enhancements ahead of a late-summer release, improved collisions, a new Ranked Notification Join feature, and graphical enrichments throughout the game.

The Free Aussie Rivals Pack

The free Aussie Rivals Pack brings one of touring car racing’s great rivalries to Project Motor Racing: Holden versus Ford.

The pack includes the 2013 Holden Commodore VF and a completely reworked 2013 Ford Falcon FG, giving players two modern V8 touring car icons built for kerb-hopping aggression, rear-wheel-drive attitude, and elbows-out racing.

GT4 and GT3 Class Handling and Physics Overhaul

Guided by new CCO Aris Vasilakos, Update 2.1 delivers a full car-by-car GT4 and GT3 rebuild from the wheels up, using new manufacturer-derived data alongside a complete tyre simulation remake to improve handling feel, tyre behaviour, and class authenticity.

Quality of Life Improvements with Update 2.1

Join-in-Progress. Players are now able to join supported online sessions after they have started, making it easier to connect with friends, communities, leagues, and public races without waiting for the next full restart.

Ranked Notification Join. Players registered for a ranked session no longer need to stay on the registration screen while they wait. Once registered, they can return to other areas of the game. When the ranked session is ready, a notification will appear, allowing them to join directly from wherever they are.

Immersion & Display Support

Triple-Screen Support Enters Alpha. For dedicated sim racers, triple-screen support arrives in Alpha, giving multi-monitor players an early version of one of PMR’s most requested immersion features.

In-game configuration options in UI for VR are now available (PC).

Racing, Hardware & Visual Improvements

Improved Close-Quarters Racing. Collision behaviour and multiplayer stability have been refined to make wheel-to-wheel racing more consistent.

TRUEFORCE has now been enabled on all platforms.

A Long Way Since Launch

“Players have been putting in the laps, giving us the feedback, and pushing us to make PMR better,” said Kevin Boland, CEO at Straight4 Studios. “Update 2.1 is the result of that process: a major GT4 and GT3 overhaul, cleaner racing, better online flow, stronger immersion features, and the free Aussie Rivals Pack, delivered as a big thank you to our community that continues to inspire and shape Project Motor Racing.”

Watch the Aussie Rivals Pack trailer here

Download the press kit here

Project Motor Racing is available for PC, PlayStation® 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is available separately – fans save up to 30% compared to buying all content separately. Free mods are released as user-generated content on the official UGC Portal. Visit giants-software.com, Straight4.com, ProjectMotorRacing.com, and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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© 2026 Published by GIANTS Software GmbH and developed by Straight4 Studios. Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH and/or Straight4 Studios. All manufacturers, names, brands and associated imagery are trademarks and logos and property of their respective owners. © 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation Family Mark“, “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

Kalypso Media Celebrates 20 Years of Strategy Gaming – From Germany to the World

Press Release • 28 Jul 2026 13:00

Kalypso Media Celebrates 20 Years of Strategy Gaming – From Germany to the World

International publisher marks its anniversary with a global campaign celebrating iconic franchises, players, and two decades of strategy and simulation games

Founded 20 years ago in Worms, Germany, Kalypso Media has grown into an internationally renowned publisher and developer of acclaimed strategy and simulation franchises including Tropico, Commandos, Railway Empire, and Dungeons. On August 16, Kalypso Media is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Throughout August, Kalypso Media will launch a global anniversary campaign under the banner “A Month of Celebration,” featuring special discounts, bundles, in-game events, and community initiatives. The campaign will honour the company’s legacy while highlighting its ongoing commitment to delivering engaging strategy and simulation experiences to players around the world.

“Over the past 20 years, Kalypso has grown together with our players, our teams, and our partners – from our roots in Rhineland-Palatinate to players around the world. What began with a very small team and a passion for strategy and simulation games has become a portfolio of worlds that continue to evolve alongside the communities that bring them to life,” says Dr. Anika Thun, Managing Director at Kalypso Media Group. “This anniversary is not only a moment to look back on what we have achieved, but also a celebration of the trust our players have placed in us – and a commitment to continue creating meaningful strategy experiences for years to come.”

Celebrating across Games, Stores, and Communities

The 20th anniversary celebration will come to life across multiple touchpoints throughout August, bringing together games, stores, and community channels. At the heart of the campaign, players can discover numerous anniversary special offers across the Kalypso Store with around 20 % discounts on all 2026-released games and DLCs, including Sudden Strike 5 and Disciples: Domination. From August 14 – 17, players can get the Commandos: Origins Special Deal, including the Standard Edition plus the DLCs Shadows over Crete and No Man Left Behind as a free gift*, while the Tropico 5 Complete Collection includes Tropico Reloaded for free throughout August.**

The anniversary celebration will also extend to Kalypso Media’s global community. As a surprise thank-you to its most active subscribers, 20 selected newsletter subscribers will receive a key for Tropico 5 Complete Collection as part of a special loyalty giveaway – psst… check your inbox. You might be one of the chosen ones!

Special in-game events

Starting in August, Kalypso fans can look forward to special in-game anniversary events in Commandos: Origins and Dungeons 4, bringing the celebration directly into the games and giving communities new ways to join the festivities.

Download the 20th Anniversary press assets here

In parallel, Kalypso will honour one of its most iconic franchises with an exclusive Tropico 25th Anniversary fan shirt including a digital wallpaper for free. The limited-edition t-shirt will be available in the Kalypso Media merch store in August.

The Anniversary campaign will also feature two special Tropico 7 Dev Blogs, offering fans another special look behind the scenes of El Prez’ upcoming dictator simulation and celebrating the legacy of the Tropico franchise and its community.

The celebration culminates in a look back at 20 years of Kalypso gaming history. To mark the company’s 20th anniversary, Kalypso has created a 20th Anniversary timeline featuring all its game releases over the past two decades. A physical Memory Lane at the Kalypso Media headquarters in Worms highlights all memorable game releases.

Excerpt – view the complete graphic here: LINK

Looking Ahead

Rather than serving solely as a retrospective, the 20th anniversary marks the beginning of Kalypso Media’s next chapter. With a strong portfolio of established IPs, an active global community, and continued investment in strategy and simulation experiences, Kalypso remains committed to long-term franchise development and player-driven world-building. The highly anticipated dictator simulation Tropico 7 will be released soon, while established IPs and new franchises are in the pipeline. Stay tuned for more details at gamescom 2026.

*discount applies when all three products are added to the shopping cart** discount applies when Tropico Reloaded is added to the shopping cart

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First Gameplay for Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas – More at FarmCon!

Press Release • 28 Jul 2026 12:00

First Gameplay for Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas – More at FarmCon!

• Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas shown with first gameplay impressions

• In-depth presentations and more gameplay at FarmCon 26 this weekend

• Presentation schedule announced – tickets still available

• Special News Harvest episode provides gameplay teasers

Zurich, Switzerland - 28th July 2026. FarmCon is getting closer, and so are the alpacas, Brahman cows, and fresh details on Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas. Bringing coffee, fluffy animals, a South America-inspired environment, new constructions, machines, and more, the expansion now gets its first gameplay impressions from publisher and developer GIANTS Software. More to follow at FarmCon 26 at Volvo Construction Equipment in Konz, Germany, on the weekend of 1st & 2nd August.

Gameplay Teasers for Map, Machines & Coffee

To accompany FarmCon 26, the latest episode of GIANTS Software's news show highlights Catuaí, a new map reminiscent of Brazil. It features coffee as one of the brand-new crops, allowing farmers to build a coffee estate, as well as a selection of specialised machines. Alpacas and Brahman cows also make an appearance in the gameplay teasers. On the FarmCon stage, developers will reveal more details about the upcoming expansion and its features.

Presentations & Competitions at FarmCon

At FarmCon, GIANTS Software’s presenters are scheduled to introduce the map and take attendees on an extended tour of Catuaí, followed by a gameplay presentation highlighting coffee and the new machines, plus a general preview of what is next for Farming Simulator.

A modding-focused presentation and Q&A sessions for fan questions are also planned. In addition, host Volvo CE and agricultural manufacturer SKY Agriculture will hold their own presentations. Between sessions, virtual Bale Race competitions add more interactivity, while the “Creator Clash” quiz show brings popular Farming Simulator influencers to the stage.

Watch the Special News Harvest episode here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas here

Every FarmCon ticket includes a goodie bag and allows access to a factory tour at Volvo CE as well as machines in a test drive area. Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Beans and Alpacas will be available on October 27th as a separate expansion or an edition including the base game. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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© 2026 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Reconstruct the Past. Uncover the Truth. Kill the Shadow Launches on Steam August 5

Press Release • 27 Jul 2026 13:00

Reconstruct the Past. Uncover the Truth. Kill the Shadow Launches on Steam August 5

The Chinese cyber-noir detective RPG blends suspense, player choice, and a unique crime-scene reconstruction mechanic as players investigate a city haunted by its past.

China – July 27, 2026. Developer Shadowlight and publisher Phoenix Games are thrilled to announce that the atmospheric detective RPG Kill the Shadow will launch for PC via Steam on August 5th, 2026.

Set within the divided streets of Dark Tide City, Kill the Shadow is a gripping narrative-driven detective adventure that combines deep investigations, meaningful player choice, RPG progression, and a unique time-rewind mechanic to unravel a conspiracy buried beneath the city's fractured past.

Players step into the role of Lucas, a former detective haunted by both his past and the mysterious Shadow attached to his back, a supernatural entity capable of reconstructing the final moments of the dead. Rather than changing the past, Lucas uses the Shadow to observe and reconstruct crime scenes exactly as they occurred, piecing together evidence, exposing lies, and uncovering the sinister forces manipulating the city from the shadows.

Watch the Release Date Trailer Here

Download the Press Kit Here

Review code is now available - request a copy Here

Nothing about Teddy's death makes sense. Captain Theo's fiercely loyal companion was powerful, healthy, and feared throughout Factory, yet the once-ferocious dog is discovered lifeless under mysterious circumstances. It's only the first in a series of bizarre cases that draws Lucas into a conspiracy stretching back a decade. Armed with the mysterious Shadow attached to his back, Lucas must reconstruct the final moments of the dead, study crime scenes as they truly unfolded, and uncover the truth before the city's darkest secrets consume everyone caught in their wake.

From the mysterious disappearance of Master Reed during a crowded temple festival to decades-old grudges buried deep within the Shipwreck Wharf, every investigation reveals another piece of Dark Tide City's forgotten history. As clues begin to connect, players must decide whether to deliver justice, show mercy, or condemn those responsible for the city's darkest secrets.

Alongside its gripping detective story, players are free to shape Lucas however they choose. Develop charisma to talk your way through dangerous encounters, rely on deduction and intelligence to connect complex evidence, or use brute force when diplomacy fails. Every conversation, investigation, and decision influences how the story unfolds, creating a detective adventure where your choices matter as much as the evidence you uncover.

Bringing Dark Tide City to life is a striking visual style that blends richly detailed 3D environments with expressive 2D pixel art characters, creating a distinctive Chinese cyber-noir world where retro aesthetics meet modern technology. Explore abandoned industrial factories, flood-ravaged docklands, bustling temple districts, and towering walled cities, each hiding new mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

Key Features

Investigate a City Full of Secrets: Solve interconnected murder cases while uncovering the hidden truth behind Dark Tide City's mysterious past.

Reconstruct Crime Scenes: Harness the power of the Shadow to examine the final moments of the deceased and witness events exactly as they happened, allowing you to connect clues and uncover the truth behind each case.

Become the Detective You Want to Be: Develop Lucas through RPG progression, using deduction, persuasion, charm, or brute force to solve every investigation your own way.

Meaningful Choices & Multiple Endings: Judge, forgive, or condemn those responsible as your decisions shape the fate of the city and its inhabitants.

A Stunning Chinese Cyber-Noir World: Experience a distinctive blend of highly detailed 3D environments and beautifully animated 2D pixel art characters.

Meet an Unforgettable Cast: Discover the stories behind Dark Tide City's diverse citizens, each hiding their own secrets, motivations, and personal tragedies.

Every clue uncovers another secret. Every decision shapes the truth. But in Dark Tide City, not every mystery is meant to be solved.

Kill the Shadow launches for PC via Steam on August 5th. Wishlist the game today and download the free playable Steam demo to begin your investigation before the full release.

For more information, join the Discord channel and check out more videos on the Kill the Shadow YouTube channel

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Killing Floor 3’s ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’ Steps into the Light as Tripwire Interactive Launches Season Four with New Map, Gunslinger Perk and the Arrival of Dr. Moorcroft

Press Release • 23 Jul 2026 13:00

Killing Floor 3’s ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’ Steps into the Light as Tripwire Interactive Launches Season Four with New Map, Gunslinger Perk and the Arrival of Dr. Moorcroft

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive today launched the fourth seasonal update for Killing Floor 3, available to download for free now for a limited time on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system and the XBOX Series X|S console systems. Season 4, titled ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’, sees Nightfall specialists venture to the Nordic North Sea to explore a mire-infested oil rig and the horrors it has unleashed. Joining the team to explore the new map is the highly-anticipated Gunslinger perk, which includes an armoury of dual-wielded pistols and high-tech gadgets for dispatching Zeds and the second phase of dual-wield support for the remaining sidearms. The update also introduces the elusive Dr. Moorcroft as a new boss and adds a ‘Suicidal’ difficulty level, giving players a challenge between ‘Hard’ and ‘Hell-on-Earth” currently in-game. Players can also expect a Supply Pass refresh with free and paid tracks, performance optimisations, new achievements, quality of life improvements and more.

To celebrate the first anniversary of the game Tripwire Interactive announced that Killing Floor 3 is free-to-play for a limited time on PC (via Steam and EGS), PS5™ and XBOX Series X|S from July 23 through July 27. During this time new players will have access to the full game, including the latest seasonal update and all other updates, including the recently added Onslaught map and text chat support. All progress will be saved and available after purchasing the game, with all three editions and Seasonal DLC Passes on all platforms discounted 50% off their regular price. Visit the Tripwire socials for more details on when discounts end on each platform.

Watch the ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’ video on YouTube

Download the Killing Floor 3 press kit

Killing Floor 3’s ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’ content update Includes:

Narrative Missions - ‘Operation: Shadow Hunter’: Dr. Emmanuel Moorcroft has ascended to his final, most dangerous form. It's now up to Nightfall to chase down the mad scientist and stop him from opening an even larger rift into the alternate dimension called the Dreadzone—one big enough to swallow whole cities, and possibly the world.

Survival Map - Oil Rig: A routine oil-drilling operation in the frigid North Sea accidentally strikes mire, drawing the attention of Moorcroft and his followers, who quickly seize the platform.

Perk - Gunslinger: The legendary Gunslinger returns to the fray. Specializing in fast, dual-wielded pistol combat, this perk is for those with nerves of steel and the aim to match. Gunslingers carry futuristic gravity grenades that first implode to pull in nearby zeds before exploding with concussive force. Their gadget, Fatal Focus, is a pair of deadly smartguns that fire homing projectiles when aimed at enemy weakpoints. The grenade, gadget and more can be improved and customized with a complete skill tree.

New Weapons: The update introduces four pairs of dual-wielded primary weapons and a sidearm for the Gunslinger perk, usable by all perks as well.

Dual Law 2058 Bringers Revolvers - The classic 1858 Revolver returns with this modern, upgraded variant. What the revolvers lack in ammo capacity they more than make up for in raw firepower as each fall of the hammer releases ballistic carnage.

Dual Night Adders Select Fire Pistols - The Night Adder features both semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire modes. Swap modes at the flick of a switch and unload entire magazines of 9mm rounds into Zeds to put them to bed.

Dual Desert Eagles .50 Cal. Pistols - A Gunslinger favorite, the Desert Eagle's .50 caliber bullets remain as destructive as ever. These powerful hand-cannons can take down even the largest enemies.

Dual AF2081-A1s Double Barrel Pistols - What’s better than one barrel? Two barrels. This updated version of the unique AF2011-A1 features two barrels on each pistol for twice the firepower and twice the ammo consumption.

Der Konig Semi-Auto Pistol - This reliable, fast-firing 9mm sidearm is a trusted companion for every Gunslinger. The sidearm can be wielded individually or dual-wielded.

New mods include: Sonic Tracer Rounds, Holographic Pistol Sight, Volter-Shock Underbarrel, Der Konig Compensator, Five-Round Conversion Cylinder, Powered Polymer Mag. See full patch notes for the list of existing mods that support each weapon.

Boss - Moorcroft: It’s time to finally face the bad Doctor himself. After his experiments have failed to stop Nightfall’s year-long pursuit, Moorcroft has decided to handle things - directly. Rippling with muscle and bristling with organic armaments, Dr. Moorcroft has merged with his own mire experiments to become the ultimate doomsday weapon and must be stopped at all costs.

New Difficulty - Suicidal: This returning difficulty mode is designed to be a stepping-skull between Hard and Hell-on-Earth difficulties for a smoother transition to the toughest fights.

Dual-wield Sidearms Phase 2: The remaining trio of sidearms, the Medic’s KH-380, Sharpshooter’s Disciple and Firebug’s Pyre .357 can now each be dual-wielded as well as wielded individually. All sidearms now support single or dual-wield functionality.

Season 4 Supply Pass: Play and earn 100 new rewards with the latest Supply Pass via both free and paid tracks, including the new Horzine Mark 8 Armour for all available specialists. Supply Passes can be purchased at any time while Supply Points are earned through gameplay, and neither expire.

Much More: New Daily Challenges, Wave and Weekly Mutators, Milestone Challenges, Quality of Life improvements including hot-joining friends in-game directly from the main menu, the ability to choose Tier 3 weapon mods during crafting, bug and crash fixes and ongoing balance and optimisation work continues. The cosmetic store has also been updated and includes new items including the Ronin Outfit Bundle.

For full details on all the changes and additions visit the patch notes in the Tripwire Interactive forums. The developer also shared an updated development roadmap detailing the content ahead for Killing Floor 3 including the return of popular seasonal events and a first look at plans for mod support across all platforms.

Year Two Development Roadmap

Killing Floor 3 is the latest installment in the legendary co-op action/horror FPS series. The year is 2091, 70 years after the events in Killing Floor 2, and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bio-engineered monstrosities called Zeds. Now, the only thing standing between these infernal creations and the future of humanity is the rebel rogue group known as Nightfall. This intense first-person shooter puts players in the role of a Nightfall specialist, joining forces with up to five teammates as they battle through a war-ravaged, dystopian future, surviving unrelenting waves of Zeds, unlocking new skills, and building the ultimate arsenal.

Developed and published by Tripwire Interactive, Killing Floor 3 launched on July 24, 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system and the XBOX Series X|S console systems. Digital editions for all platforms include $39.99 for the Standard Edition, $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition and $79.99 for the Elite Nightfall Edition, with physical editions for PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series X|S available from select retailers as a Standard Edition with a MSRP of $39.99. This game is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18.

To stay up to date on the latest Killing Floor 3 news and updates, visit the official website and follow the game on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and Threads. For more information about Tripwire Interactive please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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BLACKWOOD Unveils Definitive Developer Deep Dive Video Ahead of First Public Playable at gamescom

Press Release • 22 Jul 2026 16:00

BLACKWOOD Unveils Definitive Developer Deep Dive Video Ahead of First Public Playable Demo at gamescom

The developer-narrated deep dive explores BLACKWOOD's cinematic action, immersive world, and dangerous double life ahead of gamescom debut

AttritoM7 Productions, the acclaimed developer behind Zero Hour, and indie publisher IZilla Games (an Infernozilla company) have today released the most comprehensive look yet at BLACKWOOD, their upcoming cinematic third-person action-thriller coming to PC via Steam later this year.

Narrated by the development team, the brand-new gameplay deep dive showcases the creative vision behind BLACKWOOD, taking players beyond the action to explore the systems, mechanics, and world that define Anton Blackwood's dangerous double life. From the bustling streets of 2012 New York to brutal contract killings and meaningful progression, the showcase offers the clearest picture yet of what players can expect when BLACKWOOD launches later in 2026.

Watch the BLACKWOOD developer deep dive video here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for BLACKWOOD (when available) here

At the heart of BLACKWOOD is Anton Blackwood, a man caught between two worlds. By day, he runs a small Brooklyn DVD store, serving customers, managing stock, and trying to hold onto the fragments of an ordinary life. By night, he becomes a highly skilled contract killer, navigating New York's dangerous criminal underworld where every mission carries deadly consequences.

The developer showcase explores how these contrasting lives seamlessly intertwine throughout the experience, creating a world where narrative, combat, and player choice constantly influence one another. Players will discover a brutal city filled with memorable characters, uncover new opportunities through contract hits, adapt their approach with an expanding arsenal of customizable weapons and equipment, and experience grounded yet cinematic combat where every encounter demands careful planning, quick thinking, and decisive action.

Without revealing the story's biggest twists, the deep dive also offers a closer look at BLACKWOOD's richly detailed recreation of New York, its environmental storytelling, progression systems, and the cinematic presentation that brings Anton's journey to life through seamless transitions between gameplay and narrative.

BLACKWOOD Key Features

Live a Dangerous Double Life - Manage a Brooklyn DVD store by day to earn clean money before stepping into the role of a professional assassin after dark.

Grounded Cinematic Combat - Master brutal close-quarters combat, dynamic environmental takedowns, firearms, and tactical third-person action.

Authentic 2012 New York - Journey through a richly crafted recreation of the city, where every location helps bring Anton Blackwood's story to life.

Meaningful Progression & Customization - Upgrade weapons, acquire new equipment, manage resources, and tailor Anton's abilities to suit your preferred playstyle.

Narrative-Driven Gameplay - Experience a mature story where every contract, conversation, and relationship helps shape Anton's journey.

Seamless Cinematic Presentation - Blending gameplay and storytelling together with fluid transitions and an original soundtrack composed entirely in-house by AttritoM7 Productions.

The wait to experience BLACKWOOD is almost over. Fans attending Gamescom 2026 will be among the first in the world to go hands-on with the game's first-ever public playable demo, available throughout the show from 26th–30th August at the Infernozilla Megabooth in the Consumer Hall 10.2 Indie Area, Stand F044g - E061g. Members of the team will also be on hand throughout the event to introduce players to Anton Blackwood's world and discuss the game's development ahead of launch.

Wishlist BLACKWOOD on Steam today and be among the first to experience Anton Blackwood's dangerous double life by playing the first public demo at the Infernozilla stand during Gamescom from 26th–30th August, ahead of the game's launch later this year.

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About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

About IZilla Games

[Press Release] Drag ’N Dungeon Battles Onto Steam on August 5

Press Release • 21 Jul 2026 20:19

Drag ’N Dungeon Battles Onto Steam on August 5

The fast-paced tactical escape adventure confirms its PC launch date. Wishlist now and experience the refreshed Steam demo today.

Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital are thrilled to announce that Drag ’N Dungeon, the fast-paced tactical escape adventure, will launch for PC via Steam on 5th August, 2026.

Blending real-time action with tactical decision-making, Drag ’N Dungeon challenges players to assemble a team of unique heroes, adapt to relentless dungeon encounters, and fight their way to freedom in a vibrant voxel-style world where every move matters.

To celebrate the release date announcement, players can also jump into a refreshed Steam demo, featuring QoL updates that further streamline the introduction to the game's strategic combat, hero synergies, and challenging dungeon encounters ahead of launch.

Watch the Drag 'N Dungeon release date trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

As players descend deeper into the dungeon, they'll recruit and command up to 40 unique heroes, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, and tactical advantages to every battle. Success depends on building the right team, mastering powerful combinations, and making split-second decisions as deadly enemies, environmental hazards, and increasingly difficult encounters stand between your party and escape.

With no rigid grid restricting movement, combat unfolds in dynamic arenas where positioning, timing, and tactical thinking are just as important as raw firepower. Every run presents new challenges, encouraging players to experiment with different hero combinations and refine their strategies as they push ever closer to freedom.

Key Features

Fast-Paced Tactical Escape Gameplay: Blend real-time action with strategic decision-making as you battle your way out of a deadly dungeon.

Recruit Up to 40 Unique Heroes: Build the perfect team from a diverse roster, each offering distinct abilities and powerful synergies.

Dynamic, Grid-Free Combat: Master positioning, timing, and quick tactical decisions in fluid encounters where every move counts.

Deadly Dungeons to Conquer: Face dangerous enemies, environmental hazards, and escalating challenges that reward smart play.

High Replayability: Experiment with different hero combinations and strategies to overcome the dungeon's ever-changing dangers.

The dungeon gates are almost ready to open. Wishlist Drag ’N Dungeon on Steam today, download the refreshed playable demo, and start building your ultimate team before the full game launches on 5th August.

Follow Drag ‘N Dungeon’s development journey on social media X | Instagram | Website | Reddit | TikTok

Join the community on Steam

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Drag ’N Dungeon Battles Onto Steam on August 5

Press Release • 20 Jul 2026 11:08

Drag ’N Dungeon Battles Onto Steam on August 5

The fast-paced tactical escape adventure confirms its PC launch date. Wishlist now and experience the refreshed Steam demo today.

Milano, Italy – July 20, 2026. Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital are thrilled to announce that Drag ’N Dungeon, the fast-paced tactical escape adventure, will launch for PC via Steam on 5th August, 2026.

Watch the Drag 'N Dungeon release date trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Key Features

Fast-Paced Tactical Escape Gameplay: Blend real-time action with strategic decision-making as you battle your way out of a deadly dungeon.

Recruit Up to 40 Unique Heroes: Build the perfect team from a diverse roster, each offering distinct abilities and powerful synergies.

Dynamic, Grid-Free Combat: Master positioning, timing, and quick tactical decisions in fluid encounters where every move counts.

Deadly Dungeons to Conquer: Face dangerous enemies, environmental hazards, and escalating challenges that reward smart play.

High Replayability: Experiment with different hero combinations and strategies to overcome the dungeon's ever-changing dangers.

Follow Drag ‘N Dungeon’s development journey on social media X | Instagram | Website | Reddit | TikTok

Join the community on Steam

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Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Tambù Games

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About Demon Girl

About Tambù Digital

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Introduces the ‘New Blood’ Update on PC via Steam Early Access

Press Release • 15 Jul 2026 13:00

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Introduces the ‘New Blood’ Update on PC via Steam Early Access

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and independent Turkish developer BEF Games today announced the launch of the free ‘New Blood’ update for their open-world action-simulation and management game, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. Building on the foundation established by the From the Streets update, New Blood delivers the game's biggest Campaign Mode overhaul to date while expanding Night City with new criminal enterprises, deeper progression systems and additional ways for players to build their empire.

Watch the ‘New Blood’ update trailer on YouTube

Download The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire press kit

The New Blood update completely reimagines Campaign Mode, giving players a more cinematic and action-focused introduction to the criminal underworld. Rather than easing players into the experience, the campaign now opens with an exciting new sequence designed to immediately immerse players in the world of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire before seamlessly transitioning into the game's signature criminal empire simulation.

The New Blood content update includes:

Reimagined Campaign Mode: A cinematic new beginning and redesigned mission progression

Guided Introduction: Progressively guides players through new gameplay systems while preserving the open-ended Sandbox Mode

Underground Operations: Manage burglary operations through the Office and recruit new Street Dealers to expand your distribution network

Bites and Buildings: Restaurants and street food vendors now offer health restoration and temporary bonuses, along with new enterable interiors during third-person gameplay

Vehicle Updates: Win extra cash in drift races and fully customize vehicles with wraps, engine upgrades and armor enhancements at the Chop Shop

Turf Wars and System Tweaks: Raid the warehouse of the Kurohana crime family, territory control expanded with rival gang profit-sharing, alongside adjustments to the police system and gameplay system quality-of-life improvements

Available now, the free New Blood update represents another major milestone for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire as development continues through Steam Early Access, delivering a more exciting beginning for new players while expanding the freedom, depth and criminal opportunities that define life in Night City.

About The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

Find out more about BEF GAMES and The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on the official website, and follow the game on YouTube, Instagram and X.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Tripwire Interactive Deploys Surprise Quality of Life Update and Deep Discount for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC

Press Release • 14 Jul 2026 13:00

Tripwire Interactive Deploys Surprise Quality of Life Update and Deep Discount for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive today announced the release of a new quality-of-life (QoL) focused update for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, the asymmetrical, tactical FPS released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2017 and supported with years of free content updates post-launch. Patch 1.7.0, now available to download for free, implements a variety of VOIP fixes for server connectivity, squashes bugs preventing mic muting in some instances and adds the ability to choose the audio input device from the in-engine menu. The patch also addresses an exploit that had allowed players to gain infinite ammo scenarios. For a detailed list of fixes and changes, read the official patch notes.

To celebrate the new QoL update, the game is currently available to purchase through Steam for a 90% discount off the regular price of $24.99 for the Standard Edition and $29.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition through July 26. All available DLC is also on sale during that time to varying depths of discount. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam will ambush various upcoming summer sales with similar discounts. Be sure to visit Tripwire socials for up to the minute sales intel.

Download the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam press kit

Request review code here

About Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

The sequel to smash-hit Rising Storm, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam brings the franchise into the era of modern weaponry of fully automatic rifles and man-portable grenade launchers. Players can engage in massive 64 player battles waging asymmetrical combat, with Southern Forces including the US and ARVN having access to aircraft and a wide array of powerful weaponry, and the NVA and VC making up the Northern Forces who offset their lack of modern firepower with guerrilla tactics, leveraging booby traps and their “home field advantage” to hide and quickly navigate the battlefield. Featuring over 20 maps, more than 50 weapons, three distinct game modes, from years of continued post-launch support including content updates and improvements, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam balances tactical realism and accessibility to deliver an approachable yet challenging first-person-shooter experience.

To stay up to date with Rising Storm 2: Vietnam news and updates, visit the official website, and follow the game on X and Facebook.

To learn more about Tripwire Interactive please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas Brings Coffee, Alpacas & More

Press Release • 14 Jul 2026 12:00

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Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas Brings Coffee, Alpacas & More

• New expansion introduces Catuaí, a warm and fertile region in South America

• Coffee beans, alpacas, Brahman cows and new production chains expand farms

• Over 25 new machines from renowned brands, and plenty of new items

• Announcement teaser presents sunny impressions from Catuaí

• Expansion and Edition (including base game) available separately for pre-order

Zurich, Switzerland - 14th July 2026. Farm life gets warmer and fluffier: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software announces Beans & Alpacas for Farming Simulator 25, set in a new farming region in South America. Built around coffee estates, the expansion adds new crops, machines, animals and more.

Watch the announcement teaser trailer here

Download the press kit here

Catuaí: Home of Alpacas & Arabica Coffee

Coffee beans can be planted starting from September, with red coffee cherries ready for harvest in May. Meanwhile, alpacas can be sheared for wool and led on a leash to increase their happiness, with Brahman cows grazing next to them. New production chains and products from crops and animals allow farmers to increase their profits.

A Hint of Brazil, With Rivers & Red Soil

Catuaí is characterised by rolling hills, lower mountain slopes and dense, humid vegetation. A winding river reminiscent of the Amazon cuts through the region, architecturally inspired by Brazil, passing stilt houses along the shore. Plantations, narrow roads and colourful rural houses, shops and depots define the landscape.

The expansion also adds a record number of new buildings and decorations, including six houses with full interiors and dozens of environment-specific placeables. Landscapers can discover dinosaur bones and collect them in a museum.

Over 25 New Machines & Many Improvements

Beans & Alpacas includes more than two dozen machines from Case IH, Ford, John Deere, KUHN, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, New Holland, Oxbo, Stara, Valtra, and more. Colombo Industries joins the series as a new brand, adding equipment suited to the new region and farming activities.

The expansion also adds new sugarcane foliage and effects, enhanced animations and visual effects for ground tools, and additional fieldwork detail. More information on the Beans & Alpacas Expansion, including further features, will be announced soon.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Beans and Alpacas will be available on October 27th as a separate expansion or an edition including the base game. Pre-orders are available on selected channels. The Beans and Alpacas Expansion is included in the Year 2 Season Pass, too, with savings of up to 30% compared to purchasing the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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Dragon is Dead Now Available Physically for PlayStation ® 5 and Nintendo Switch ™

Press Release • 14 Jul 2026 10:00

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Dragon is Dead Now Available Physically for PlayStation ® 5 and Nintendo Switch ™

Defy death, hoard power and slaughter gods

Madrid, 14 July, 2026. Meridiem is pleased to announce Dragon is Dead is now available physically for PlayStation® 5 and Nintendo Switch™. Developed by Team Suneat, Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy hack and slash, roguelite action platformer that offers tons of customisation fun with different character skill trees and legendary equipment.

Dragon is Dead is published worldwide digitally and in North America physically by PM Studios®, with Meridiem responsible for crafting the game’s European physical Guernian Edition, overseeing its design and manufacturing and packing it with collectable extras, including a special sleeve, character cards and the Lore of Guernian!

In this dark fantasy action roguelite, death is only the beginning. As an immortal Successor, slash through corrupted lands, master three distinct classes, and keep your legendary gear to return stronger after every fall. The Black Dawn awaits.

Play as an immortal Successor

You are a Successor, an immortal warrior empowered by the gods Lu, Ashuran, and Harnia. When you die, you revive with your gear, runes, and unlocks intact and head back out from Cliffshire to push further into corrupted zones.

Choose your Successor

You’ll start as the Spellblade and unlock additional Successors as you progress. Each has its own skill tree, weapons, and playstyle

Playable Classes

Spellblade - Element-focused hybrid with close and mid-range attacks built around fire, frost, and lightning. Berserker - Heavy melee bruiser that trades its own HP and positioning for huge damage and armor. Hunter - Mobile ranged fighter using thrown weapons, poison, and beast abilities to apply damage over time and control space.

2D Roguelite Hack-and-Slash Combat

Combat revolves around precise dodges, reading telegraphed attacks, and committing to aggressive combos. Areas are multi-layered 2D stages that reshuffle enemy layouts, hazards, and loot each run. When you fall, you lose gold and temporary bonuses, but your gear and runes stay with you and form the base of your next attempt.

Loot, runes, and artefacts

Hunt Elites and Bosses to claim Rune Stones, then craft them into Legendary and Mythic equipment. Runes and class skill trees interact to define your build, while artefacts you pick up mid-run stack into powerful synergies.

Uncover the Black Dawn

The dragon Guernian has fallen, and his Corruption twists the world. You must fight your way to the Citadel at the centre of the rift. But be warned: the history you know is a lie. Track down major bosses, piece together the fragments of the past, and discover what the Black Dawn is really doing with the Corruption.

Watch the trailer here

Download the Presskit here

Dragon is Dead - Guernian Edition is now available physically for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The game is available digitally worldwide through PM Studios.

For more info, visit https://meridiem-games.com/

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About Meridiem

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/ #PLAYTOREMEMBER.

About PM Studios

PM Studios is a game developer and publisher dedicated to championing indie innovation and delivering bold, unforgettable gaming experiences to players around the world. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Las Vegas, with international operations in Seoul, Korea, PM Studios brings deep expertise in development, distribution, and publishing — with a growing slate of acclaimed titles and popular franchises across console, PC, and mobile.

At PM Studios, creativity comes without compromise. We empower creators, connect communities, and invite players everywhere to unleash their wonder. Come play. www.pm-studios.com

About Team Suneat

Team Suneat is an indie game dev team made up of 4 industry veterans who have been working together for many years. A subsidiary of PM Studios, Team Suneat is bringing their action game expertise to Dragon is Dead - due to launch in 2024.

Spinning Scarecrow Twists Its Way onto Steam on August 4, 2026

Press Release • 13 Jul 2026 13:00

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Spinning Scarecrow Twists Its Way onto Steam on August 4, 2026

The surreal hand-drawn arcade puzzle challenge confirms its launch date. Wishlist now and play the Steam demo today.

Bologna, Italy – July 13, 2026. Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is thrilled to announce that Spinning Scarecrow will launch for PC via Steam on 4th August, 2026. Players won't have long to wait before stepping into its surreal, hand-drawn nightmare where precision, timing, and constant motion are the only keys to survival.

Inspired by the classic Game Boy Advance title Kuru Kuru Kururin, Spinning Scarecrow blends familiar arcade precision with a twisted horror aesthetic, challenging players to master a unique gameplay mechanic where your scarecrow never stops spinning. Every level demands razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate claustrophobic environments filled with deadly traps, rotating hazards, grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames, and game-changing power-ups that constantly force you to rethink your approach.

Easy to learn but relentlessly challenging to master, where every failure becomes another lesson as players chase faster times, higher scores, and the perfect run through an increasingly unforgiving world.

Watch the previously released Spinning Scarecrow announcement trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code (when available) here

Key Features

Constantly spinning arcade puzzle gameplay where movement never stops

Deadly traps, rotating hazards, and precision platforming

Grotesque enemies and bizarre minigames that keep every run unpredictable

Powerful abilities and game-changing power-ups

Striking hand-drawn dark comic-inspired visuals

High replayability with increasingly demanding challenges

Fans don't have to wait until launch to experience the madness. The Steam demo remains available live, allowing players to test their reflexes, discover the unique spinning mechanics, and get an early taste of the increasingly chaotic world awaiting them on launch day.

Wishlist Spinning Scarecrow on Steam today, download the free demo, and prepare to lose control when the full game launches on 4th August.

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YOUR BODY IS GONE. YOUR SENTENCE HAS JUST BEGUN. HELL GALAXY LEAVES EARLY ACCESS AND LAUNCHES V1.0 ON STEAM JULY 31

Press Release • 09 Jul 2026 13:55

YOUR BODY IS GONE. YOUR SENTENCE HAS JUST BEGUN. HELL GALAXY LEAVES EARLY ACCESS AND LAUNCHES V1.0 ON STEAM JULY 31

Become an ex-convict fused to a living starship and fight for survival across the cursed Galaxy of Neterun

Milan, Italy – July 9, 2026 – Indie developer and publisher Italian Games Factory is excited to announce that after one year of Early Access development, and as planned in the Road Map, Hell Galaxy, will officially launch in V1.0 on Steam on July 31, 2026, delivering its dark sci-fi universe, intense space combat and haunting cosmic narrative in its definitive form.

In Hell Galaxy, death is not an escape; it's the beginning of your sentence.

Blending intense space combat with RPG progression, exploration and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy delivers a dark sci-fi experience where every encounter pushes players further into the unknown, where nothing is truly human anymore, not even you.

Since launching in Steam Early Access, exactly one year ago, Italian Games Factory has continued to evolve Hell Galaxy alongside its community, expanding the game's narrative, refining combat systems, introducing epic Colossi encounters and enhancing exploration to deliver its most ambitious version yet.

Key Features

Play as a condemned Raider whose consciousness has been fused with a living biomechanical starship.

Explore the cursed Galaxy of Neterun, uncovering forgotten civilisations and ancient mysteries.

Master dynamic space combat with customisable weapons, ship builds and combat stances.

Face dreaded ghosts, rival Raiders and gigantic Colossi in challenging encounters.

Experience a unique blend of dark sci-fi, weird fiction, RPG progression and psychological horror.

Watch the Hell Galaxy release date trailer here

Download the press kit here

Review code is available to request here

Hell Galaxy launches in V1.0 on Steam on July 31, 2026. Players can wishlist the game today to be notified the moment it launches and prepare to begin their sentence amongst the stars.

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About Italian Games Factory

Italian Games Factory is an independent studio focused on bringing fresh innovation to space combat games. We develop our own IPs and create worlds with the utmost expertise for you, the players.

[Press Release] Super Meat Boy 3D Now Available Physically for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5

Press Release • 30 Jun 2026 10:00

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Super Meat Boy 3D Now Available Physically for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5

Hardcore platforming reborn!

Madrid, Spain - 30 June, 2026. Meridiem is pleased to announce that Super Meat Boy 3D is now available physically in two editions for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Developed by Sluggerfly and Team Meat and digitally published by Headup, Super Meat Boy 3D brings back the iconic and challenging platform game, but this time in 3D.

Meridiem is responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical Editions of Super Meat Boy 3D for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Super Meat Boy 3D - Standard Edition includes a sticker set and a reversible cover, and Super Meat Boy 3D - Special Edition, aside from the sticker set and the reversible cover, includes a special sleeve, a lenticular postcard, a cloth patch and an artbook.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a tough-as-nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux – IN 3D!

Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of old trash, sacrificing his own well-being to save his damsel in distress – IN 3D!

Super Meat Boy 3D brings the old-school difficulty of classic retro titles we all know and love, and streamlines them down to the essential, no-bull, straight-forward twitch-reflex platforming. Ramping up in difficulty from hard to soul-crushing, Meat Boy will brave lush (but also on fire) forests, vast dumps filled with the waste of mankind, and high-tech forges producing the very traps that will inevitably kill Meat Boy over and over and over – IN 3D!

And if a bunch of levels weren't enough, we also have epic boss fights and tons of unlockable secrets – IN 3D!

Features

Tough-as-nails precision platforming action

Brutal, but fair levels designed to break you.

Boss. Fights.

Dark World levels so tough, you'll scream in the rain at a bus stop.

A soundtrack that was once described by a Guitar Center employee as “hey, either buy the guitars or get out. We’re seriously going to call the cops!”

…3D!

Watch the trailer here

Download the assets here

Super Meat Boy 3D is now available physically in Europe in two editions for Nintendo Switch 2 (cartridge) and PlayStation 5.

For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com

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About Meridiem

When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/ #PLAYTOREMEMBER.

[Press Release] Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Marches to Battle July 23rd

Press Release • 25 Jun 2026 13:00

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Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Marches to Battle July 23rd

Six historic missions, an expanded arsenal of new vehicles and units, and the addition of a French Commander deliver high-stakes combat in new Sudden Strike 5 DLC

Sudden Strike 5 main theme performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra captures the emotion and intensity of the battlefield

Bracknell, UK – June 23, 2026. As part of the recently outlined Sudden Strike 5 roadmap, publisher Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games prepare to transport players to one of World War II’s most decisive campaigns in the DLC Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation arriving July 23, 2026, on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation is set in August 1944, during the backdrop of Operation Dragoon as opposing forces battle for control of a nation on the brink of liberation. The upcoming DLC introduces six new missions, with three playable as the Allied forces and three playable as the Axis powers. Storm the shores of Camel Beach with the Allied forces and progress through the liberation of Toulon before capturing Hill 300 to sever German retreat routes. Axis missions will challenge the tactical expertise of battle-hardened generals as German armies must evacuate the region while defending critical positions against mounting Allied pressure.

Tactical possibilities expand as generals gain access to a new Commander, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, introducing a mobility-focused playstyle supported by two new doctrine cards Maquis Mobilization and Crew Vehicle Training, each with additional extensions to further adapt battlefield strategies with deeper tactical customization.

Reinforcements arrive with more than six new units and unit types including the Allied destroyer USS Edison, the remote demolition vehicle German SdKfz. 302 Goliath, with French infantry and additional new vehicles like amphibious units joining the fight.

In addition to the upcoming DLC, the development team will continue to deliver auxiliary game enhancements as detailed in the recent roadmap. Co-Op Mode will officially be arriving to the game as a free update for all in early July. A quality-of-life update has already been implemented this past week providing the ability to individually remove units from trenches, the addition of new tutorial hints in loading screen and new visibility settings, among other adjustments and fixes, the full update changelog can be found here.

Experience the thunder of war in a behind-the-scenes look, as the Budapest Art Orchestra performs the Sudden Strike 5 main theme

Watch on YouTube PEGI | ESRB

Sudden Strike 5 - France: Road to Liberation will breach the frontlines July 23, on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 for $14.99 / € 14.99 / £12.99.

Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Features:

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Information:

Title: Sudden Strike 5Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5Developer: Kite GamesGenre: Real Time TacticsRelease: 2026Hashtag: #SuddenStrike5

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Press Material: Sudden Strike 5 Press Kit

Press Server: Kalypso Press Server

Trailer: PEGI | ESRB

Store Links: Kalypso Store | Steam | Microsoft Store | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store

[Press Release] Emergencies in Farming Simulator 25: Free Emergency Pack Now Available

Press Release • 25 Jun 2026 13:00

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Emergencies in Farming Simulator 25: Free Emergency Pack Now Available

• Free Emergency Pack available now for Farming Simulator 25

• Includes ten emergencies across four different scenarios

• Authentically digitised fire trucks by Schlingmann

• Launch trailer presents a variety of emergencies

Zurich, Switzerland - 25th June 2026. Publisher and developer GIANTS Software released the Emergency Pack for Farming Simulator 25 - free of charge. Created by studio Creative Mesh and available now as a free DLC for PC and consoles, the pack introduces firefighting, rescue services and technical assistance missions to the agri-sim.

Emergency Operations on Local Farmlands

The Emergency Pack expands the responsibilities of virtual farmers with ten emergency situations across four different scenarios on and around local farmlands. For the safety of the local community, farmers need to respond whenever the pager starts to beep and support their neighbours with professional equipment.

The scenarios include fire suppression, technical rescue from wrecked cars, and, most importantly, saving cats from trees. Players extinguish burning pallets, containers, bales and fields, remove obstructive materials from roads, secure oil spills, and more.

Schlingmann Fire Trucks & Professional Tools

Two authentically digitised fire trucks from German manufacturer Schlingmann are included: the HLF20 and the TLF3000. Both vehicles are equipped for emergency response and allow firefighting either by hand or directly from the safety of the vehicle.

Specialised tools further extend the rescue operations. For larger operations in multiplayer, the fire trucks can seat up to nine firefighters and volunteers. The Emergency Pack for Farming Simulator 25 is available now as a free DLC for PC and consoles.

Watch the Emergency Pack trailer here

Download the press kit here

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 2 Season Pass is available – fans save up to 30% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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About GIANTS Software

(Germany) and Brno (Czech Republic), GIANTS Software develops and publishes simulation experiences worldwide. Beyond Farming Simulator, it is strengthening its position in the genre with Project Motor Racing and a global network of partners and industry ties. For more information, visit the GIANTS Software website.

About Farming Simulator

© 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

[Press Release] The Nightmare Begins: Last Summer Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live

Press Release • 24 Jun 2026 16:20

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The Nightmare Begins: Last Summer Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live

Silent Lamb Studio reveals the first gameplay trailer for its brutal asymmetrical horror experience and invites players to help shape its future

June 24, 2026. Indie developer Silent Lamb Studio is thrilled to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for Last Summer, its blood-chilling asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience, is now live. Horror fans can support the game’s development, unlock exclusive rewards, and help shape the future of a terrifying new universe inspired by classic slasher films.

To mark the launch of the campaign, Silent Lamb Studio has also unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Last Summer, offering players a terrifying glimpse at the game's brutal hunter-and-prey gameplay, cinematic kills, and the blood-soaked nightmare awaiting at Silent Lamb Camp (and surrounding areas).

WARNING: this trailer contains graphic content!

Watch the first Last Summer gameplay trailer hereSupport the Kickstarter campaign hereDownload the press kit here

What begins as one final carefree getaway quickly descends into terror. Arriving at Silent Lamb Camp ahead of the summer season, a group of friends spend their nights drinking, laughing, and sharing ghost stories around the campfire. But when the legend of a masked killer, said to arrive aboard a ghostly train and leave nothing but blood and silence in his wake, proves to be more than just a story, their final night becomes a desperate fight for survival.

In Last Summer, players must hunt or be hunted. As the killer, the objective is simple: stalk the shadows, isolate victims, and eliminate every last survivor. As campers, players must work together, search for resources, and use every opportunity to escape before it is too late. With multiple routes to freedom, dynamic encounters, and constant tension, every match unfolds differently, and every decision could be your last.

Each survivor brings their own strengths and attributes to the fight, allowing players to approach every encounter differently, while extensive cosmetic customization offers the chance to create their own unique look. Campers can equip items, coordinate with teammates, and even fight back when cornered, while killers can unleash brutal execution moves designed to spread fear throughout the camp. Set within a completely original universe, Last Summer delivers a fresh take on asymmetrical horror built around community-driven development from the very beginning.

“We've always loved the tension, atmosphere, and unpredictability of classic slasher movies, and Last Summer is our love letter to that genre,” said Tomasz Dutkiewicz, Studio Head at Silent Lamb Studio. “Launching on Kickstarter allows us to bring players into the process and build this nightmare together. We can't wait for fans to experience the world of Last Summer and help us shape what comes next.”

The Last Summer Kickstarter campaign allows supporters to unlock exclusive rewards and help expand the experience through additional stretch goals as development continues. With the first gameplay now revealed and a growing community of horror fans assembling, Silent Lamb Studio is inviting horror fans everywhere to become part of the story.

Support the Kickstarter campaign today, wishlist Last Summer on Steam, and prepare to discover whether you'll survive until sunrise… or become just a story whispered around the campfire.

For all the latest Last Summer development news, follow the social media channels X | Facebook | Instagram | Discord

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[Press Release] HELL GALAXY REVEALS NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AS ITS DARK SCI-FI ODYSSEY NEARS V1.0

Press Release • 23 Jun 2026 13:35

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HELL GALAXY REVEALS NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AS ITS DARK SCI-FI ODYSSEY NEARS V1.0

Italian Games Factory showcases the dark narrative heart and colossal space battles of its sci-fi epic in a brand-new gameplay trailer

Milan, Italy - June 23, 2026. Indie developer and publisher Italian Games Factory has today unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer for Hell Galaxy, offering players their deepest look yet into the twisted universe and epic battles awaiting in the dark sci-fi shooter ahead of its full V1.0 launch later this summer.

The new trailer shines a spotlight on the narrative foundations of Hell Galaxy, revealing a universe built upon the collision of space opera, post-apocalyptic survival, and cosmic horror. As ancient alien races vanish into myth and terrifying spectres haunt the stars, players take control of exiled ship-human hybrids known as Raiders and embark on a desperate journey through the cursed Galaxy of Neterun, where forgotten civilizations, rival outcasts, and colossal abominations await.

Featuring massive space battles, haunting environments, encounters with giant Colossi, and glimpses of the game's evolving story, the latest trailer showcases the unique blend of fast-paced combat, RPG progression, exploration, and psychological horror that lies at the heart of Hell Galaxy.

As the game approaches its V1.0 launch later this summer, Italian Games Factory is entering the final stages of development, building upon months of community feedback and Steam Early Access updates. Recent additions have expanded the game's worldbuilding and narrative direction, introduced huge Colossi encounters, enhanced exploration systems, and refined combat mechanics as the team prepares to deliver the definitive Hell Galaxy experience.

Watch the new Hell Galaxy gameplay trailer here

Download the trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code (when available) here

About Hell Galaxy

Hell Galaxy is a single-player space shooter that fuses weird fiction, dark sci-fi, and transhumanist themes into a unique cosmic odyssey.

Players assume the role of a Raider, an ex-convict whose consciousness has been bound to a mechanical vessel and exiled forever to the dangerous Galaxy of Neterun. Stripped of humanity and memories alike, survival means scavenging resources, customizing your bio-ship, and uncovering the truth hidden amongst ancient alien ruins and forgotten worlds.

Every encounter is a battle for both body and mind. Dynamic dogfights, customizable loadouts, and shifting combat stances allow players to adapt to the dangers of Neterun, while ghostly entities and monstrous titans threaten not only the integrity of their ship but also their sanity.

Blending intense space combat with RPG systems, exploration, and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy offers a dark sci-fi experience where nothing is truly human anymore, not even you.

The stars hold no salvation, only secrets waiting to be uncovered. Join the fight today in Steam Early Access and wishlist Hell Galaxy now to follow the final stages of development ahead of its V1.0 launch later this summer.

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[Press Release] GT Icons Pack Brings Legendary GT and Sports Cars to Project Motor Racing

Press Release • 23 Jun 2026 12:00

For Immediate Release

GT Icons Pack Brings Legendary GT and Sports Cars to Project Motor Racing

Second DLC pack adds nine iconic race cars from the 1960s and 1970s – now available

Watch the GT Icons Pack Launch Trailer and experience a golden era of motorsport

Includes three new vehicle classes and one road course with two layouts

Zurich, Switzerland - 23rd June 2026. GIANTS Software and Straight4 Studios today released the GT Icons Pack for Project Motor Racing, introducing a diverse lineup of race cars that defined the 1960s and '70s through innovation, performance, and unmistakable character. From agile lightweight contenders to thunderous V8-powered icons, the new content captures a time when racing demanded equal measures of speed, skill, and courage.

Watch the GT Icons Pack launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

A Tribute to Motorsport Legends

Among the highlights are several iconic American racers, including the 1967 Chaparral 2F, the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3, and the 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe.

Each car in the GT Icons Pack brings its own distinct character to the circuit – from lightweight agility and high-revving precision to raw V8 muscle and endurance-racing icons. Together, they represent a period when speed, bravery, and danger defined the sport.

New Circuit and Nine Historic Race Cars

The GT Icons Pack also includes the Rocky Knoll Raceway – a fast, flowing U.S.-based road course featuring two layouts – and the following race cars:

GT 70

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0

1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3

1973 Ford Capri RS3100

Sports Car 67

1967 Chapparal 2F

1967 Ford Mk.IV

1967 Lola T70 Mk 3

GT 60

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe

1965 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight

Project Motor Racing is available on PC, PlayStation® 5, and Xbox Series X|S via digital channels and physical retail editions. The GT Icons Pack releases today on digital channels. A Year 1 Season Pass is available separately and includes the GT Icons Pack and more content – fans save up to 30% compared to buying all content separately. Free mods are released as user-generated content on the official UGC Portal. Visit giants-software.com, Straight4.com, ProjectMotorRacing.com, and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.

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[Press Release] THE SCROLL OF TAIWU: BEYOND THE DOME LEAVES EARLY ACCESS TODAY, OPENING ITS LEGENDARY MARTIAL ARTS WORLD TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

Press Release • 17 Jun 2026 13:00

For Immediate Release

THE SCROLL OF TAIWU: BEYOND THE DOME LEAVES EARLY ACCESS TODAY, OPENING ITS LEGENDARY MARTIAL ARTS WORLD TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

After eight years of development and more than 3.4 million players, one of China's most ambitious indie RPGs launches as V1.0 with full English language support for the very first time

YUNNAN, China – June 17, 2026. Following eight years of development and community-driven evolution, indie developer ConchShip Games is proud to announce that The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome has officially left Steam Early Access and launched as V1.0. Having already captivated more than 3.4 million players, the acclaimed sandbox RPG phenomenon now opens its doors to a global audience with full English language support for the very first time.

Blending ancient Chinese mythology, deep life simulation systems, strategic martial arts combat, settlement management, and emergent storytelling, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome has become one of China's most ambitious and celebrated indie RPGs. V1.0 represents the definitive version of the experience, introducing a wealth of visual, narrative, and gameplay enhancements while welcoming a new generation of players into the sprawling martial world of Shenzhou.

To celebrate the launch, ConchShip Games has released 'The Origin of Taiwu' trailer, the game's stunning opening cinematic, offering players a first glimpse into the myths, conflicts, and legends that await within one of the most expansive martial arts sandboxes ever created.

Watch the V1.0 Cinematic launch trailer hereDownload the press kit hereRequest review code here

"The V1.0 launch of The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome far exceeds the scale we originally imagined when the game first entered Early Access eight years ago," said Qiezi, Game Producer at ConchShip Games. "What began as an ambitious vision has grown into a living martial arts world shaped by millions of players and years of community feedback. We are incredibly grateful for the support that has brought us to this moment, and we are thrilled to finally welcome English-speaking players into the world of Shenzhou as we begin the next chapter of Taiwu's journey."

About The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome

Set in the mythological land of Shenzhou, players assume the role of the heir to the Taiwu clan, embarking on an epic journey to confront Xiangshu, an ancient force threatening to consume the world. Every adventure unfolds within a vast procedurally generated sandbox where rival martial sects, dynamic NPCs, hidden techniques, and meaningful player choices combine to create stories that are uniquely their own.

Freedom lies at the heart of the experience. Master thousands of martial arts techniques, forge alliances or bitter rivalries, establish and expand your own Taiwu Village, craft powerful weapons and medicines, raise families, and pass knowledge through future generations. Every NPC lives an evolving life of their own, building relationships, pursuing ambitions, and reacting dynamically to the world around them, creating a living ecosystem unlike anything else in the genre.

Launching alongside full English support, V1.0 further enriches the experience with a completely refreshed world map, enhanced illustrated storytelling, hundreds of additional world scenes, expanded character portrait variety, more than 1,000 new icons, extensive UI improvements and countless refinements shaped by eight years of player feedback.

Key Features

A Living Martial Arts Sandbox – Explore a vast procedurally generated world where every playthrough tells a different story.

Full English Support at V1.0 – Experience the acclaimed RPG phenomenon in English for the first time.

Master Thousands of Martial Arts Techniques – Learn powerful abilities across numerous sects and forge your own path to mastery.

Build Your Legacy Across Generations – Establish villages, raise families, and pass your knowledge to future heirs.

A Reforged World at Launch – Discover an enhanced visual presentation, new illustrated storytelling, expanded world scenes, and extensive interface improvements.

A Genre-Blending Epic – Experience a unique fusion of sandbox RPG systems, life simulation, crafting, settlement management, and emergent storytelling.

After eight years of development, millions of players, and countless stories forged across the land of Shenzhou, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome is ready to welcome the world. Available now on Steam for $29.99 USD / €29.99 EUR / £26.75 GBP, players can begin their journey today and take advantage of a limited-time 20% launch discount as they step into one of the most ambitious martial arts RPG sandboxes ever created.

To learn more, visit the official site and join the community on X | YouTube | Discord

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About ConchShip Games

With an RPG Maker demo, Zhen Jie created a passionate community around The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and released its Early Access version in 2018. Although all founding members were new to coding, the team continuously updated the game to share a story that they are eager to create — a story about courage, Chinese mythology, and Wuxia.

More than 3.4 million players have now experienced that story, and ConchShip Games has inspired numerous Chinese indie developers to follow its path and create their own Chinese indie games. Now the team is dedicated to refining The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and bringing a grand finale to this long-lasting tale.

For more on ConchShip Games, please visit the official website.

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