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Steelkrill Studio Announces Psychological Horror Game 'The 18th Attic'

Malta, 15/12/2025 | Indie developer Steelkrill Studio officially announces The 18th Attic, a psychological horror game inspired by Fatal Frame, releasing February 2, 2026 on STEAM, GOG and EPIC GAMES. Players descend into a haunted attic armed only with a Polaroid camera and the companionship of a loyal cat who can restore sanity by giving lots of pets.


In The 18th Attic, ghosts and anomalies can only be revealed by taking a picture with your camera. As the environment twists into new shapes, supernatural encounters drain the player’s sanity and you have to find anomalies to escape the loop. The only way to recover your sanity is by petting your cat, a trusted companion who warns you of danger long before you see it.

Key Features

  • Ghost-Photography Gameplay - Reveal spirits and anomalies using a Polaroid camera.
  • Sanity Through Comfort -  Recover after encounters by petting your cat.
  • A Shape-Shifting Attic - Explore the mysterious 18th attic.
  • Analog Psychological Horror - Inspired by Fatal Frame and classic atmospheric horror.


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ABOUT STEELKRILL STUDIO

Steelkrill Studio is a solo indie game developer from Europe, known for creating mostly atmospheric horror games that blend unique mechanics with striking visual and audio design. The studio first gained recognition with The Backrooms 1998, an award-winning psychological horror experience.
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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Bring Chaos on March 12th!

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 11, 2025 | Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are thrilled to announce that the ’80s action-horror-inspired co-op shooter John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will infest PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 12, 2026. Both the game’s Standard and Blood Editions are available to pre-order now on all platforms and include the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC as a free pre-order bonus. The launch date was unveiled alongside a new blood-pumping release date trailer during The Game Awards 2025 ceremony.


NO BRAINS. NO BRAKES. NO FILTER.

In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to sludge and the living to undead monsters. Leon Dorsey, the genius behind the experiment, had a plan to make things right: hire a team of highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. That’s why he hired THE TOXIC COMMANDOS.

Tag team as a squad of up to four players, featuring full crossplay support across PC and consoles. Send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld as you drive across semi-open maps and tear through the wasteland. Find how your squad clicks, shooting swarms of enemies together and smashing them under the wheels of your favorite ride for that pure rush of satisfaction. Unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and even freaking katanas. When mutated monstrosities swarm from every angle, teamwork isn't optional—it's survival.

Pre-order the Standard or Blood Edition and Get Free DLC

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will come in two editions—the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition, both available for pre-order now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.

Pre-orders of any edition grant the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC for free.



On top of the base game, the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:
  • Two post-launch DLCs including unique skins for characters, weapons, and vehicles to make sure you’re the most fashionable crew of the apocalypse 
  • A golden Cosmetic Pack for weapons featuring a weapon charm and character skins

Don’t let the undead get to you first. Grab your edition now!

Free updates will also be creeping up, adding new missions, enemies, weapons, and vehicles for all players. Stay alert even after launch. Zombies don't sleep.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando brings chaos on March 12, 2026. Pre-order it now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Take the Scenic Route! Outbound Cruises to Nintendo Switch 2 & Collector's Editions!

Outbound’s cozy survival on wheels will be ready to play anywhere: on the road, or at home!

Macclesfield, UK – 2025. Pack your bags, and follow the horizon. Developer Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to announce that Outbound, the cozy survival (“cozyvival”) camper van adventure, is coming to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q2, 2026, releasing simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S,  PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store

In Outbound, freedom is your only destination. Now, as it comes to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, the beloved home of cozy, creative games, Outbound is ready to stake its claim among the greats. Whether you’re curled up on the couch or setting out on your own real-world adventure, the versatility of the Nintendo Switch lets you take your van, your world, and your story anywhere.
 

Freedom, Friendship, and the Open Road

Outbound invites players to drop off-grid, disconnect from the noise, and reconnect with what matters most: creativity, community, and the quiet joy of exploration. Whether you’re crafting a cozy hideaway in the woods or chasing sunsets across the desert, every road tells your story.

A Cozyvival Adventure Like No Other: Live the life you’ve always imagined - slow, simple, and sustainable.

Build Your Dream Van: Design, expand, and decorate your home on wheels with modular systems and creative customisation tools.

Harvest Nature’s Power: Harness solar, wind, and water energy to stay self-sufficient wherever you roam.

Live Sustainably: Grow crops, forage ingredients, and cook wholesome meals to thrive in the wild.

Explore Together: Embark on a relaxing open-world journey with up to four players in online co-op, or wander solo at your own pace.

Craft and Innovate: Research, refine, and build advanced workstations to create tools, tech, and comforts for life off-grid.

Outbound launches digitally on Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2Xbox Series X|S,  PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in Q2, 2026. Players can wishlist the game now!

Outbound Gets Physical Editions!

Buckle up for 2026 with Outbound Collector’s Edition. Taking players on their coziest road trip yet!

Macclesfield, UK – 15 December 2025. Pack your bags, top up the thermos and dust off your hiking boots - Outbound is getting packed into a box! Developer Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to share that Outbound is getting a physical retail release plus a fully packed Collector’s Edition for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026. Pre-orders are open now for travellers eager to secure their copy!


To add to this exciting news, Silver Lining are delighted to confirm that the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will be a full cartridge release, letting players enjoy the adventure in a true collector's way. For those who like to bring a piece of the journey home, the Outbound Collector’s Edition is a road-trip in a box, perfect for collectors, cozy gamers, and anyone who loves to keep a piece of the adventure as a keepsake! 

 

 

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About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Square Glade Games 

Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their upcoming title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s top 50 most-wishlisted games following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development.

 

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Highly Anticipated Action RPG Lords of the Fallen II in 2026!

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 11, 2025 | Independent developer and publisher CI Games has revealed the very first look at gameplay of the highly anticipated action-RPG Lords of the Fallen II as part of The Game Awards (TGA). The hard-hitting new trailer, featuring a cover of “It’s a Sin” by chart-topping rock band Ghost, illustrates the game's brutal soulslike combat against an array of fearsome, towering creatures amid an expansive world characterized by its trademark dual realms. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Lords of the Fallen II launches in 2026 on the PlayStation®5 system, the Xbox Series X|S console systems, PC via the Epic Games Store, and is available to wishlist now.


Lords of the Fallen II, currently in active development, is a new soulslike action-RPG set in a human realm besieged by eons of malevolent gods, visceral magic, and unflinching defenders. 1,000 years after the fall of the dark god Adyr, a lone kingdom stands against the forces of the dead realm known as Umbral and its eldritch master.

This eagerly awaited sequel is bolder, braver, and bloodier. As the Lampbearer, players can rend enemies limb from limb with a brand new dismemberment feature and silence them forever with all-new executions in a fast and fluid combat system. An even greater wealth of enemy types and truly jaw-dropping boss battles will test even the strongest in solo play or best-in-class shared progression co-op and optional PvP multiplayer. Witness a first look at three fearsome bosses in this first gameplay reveal, including the metal-encased Heartroot Warden and his chain-wrapped greatsword, the bewinged Koydreth striking from his rune-etched mirror, and the colossal dragon Lingao the Souring Storm harnessing the power of wind and lightning.
“We are excited to share this first gameplay look for Lords of the Fallen II at the TGAs,” said Game Director, James Lowe. “Designed and developed in accordance with our players-first philosophy, we look forward to seeing the community’s reaction to the faster and more brutal combat, the significantly greater enemy variety, and the more spectacular boss battle showdowns. And this is just the beginning…”

Lords of the Fallen (2023) Version 2.5 Update

To satiate fans as they wait for the release of Lords of the Fallen II, CI Games has released the final major update for Lords of the Fallen (2023). Version 2.5 introduces extensive reworks to enemy and boss behavior across both Legacy and the all-new Veteran Mode, and more:
  • Bosses Reborn: With combat now faster, tighter, and more aggressive, bosses, mini-bosses, and enemies throughout the game have received extensive behavior updates across both Legacy and Veteran mode, to increase the soulslike challenge. Bosses like Pieta feature refined combos and increased moveset variation while the Congregator of Flesh has received less staggering and tighter pacing. Mini-bosses will pressure players further with faster attacks, smarter positioning, and cooldown logic, while normal enemies go a step further with a new global cooldown system adding to their aggression, alongside faster spell recovery, and reduced attack distance.
  • Veteran Mode: Beyond these refinements lies Veteran Mode — the ultimate test of skill and endurance. Here, many of Mournstead’s bosses have been further empowered with faster transitions, new attack patterns, and even more aggressive behavior. Those that conquer veteran mode will earn a final reward - the Veteran of the Veil breastplate with a unique item drop buff.
  • Boss Weapons Reforged: Several boss weapons now feature new signature attack animations.


Version 2.5 is the culmination of over 70 updates forged through the feedback of more than 6 million players. For full patch notes, visit the official news feed.
CEO Marek Tyminski added, “We’ve been actively listening and engaging with our community since launch. This is exactly what they’ve been asking for and we’re delighted to provide it free for all owners - the final major update and the ultimate representation of our vision for Lords of the Fallen.”
CI Games will share more details in 2026 for Lords of the Fallen II ahead of its global launch. As fans wait for the sequel, new Lords of the Fallen (2023) players can enjoy a limited time discount of 50% off ($14.99, €14.99, £12.49) on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems.

For more game information visit the official Lords of the Fallen website. Fans can also follow on YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, or join the official Discord.

To learn more about CI Games, visit the official company website.

About CI Games

Founded in 2002, CI Games is an independent, global video games developer and publisher. The company has created internationally recognised and celebrated titles for nearly 25 years, including the acclaimed Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. CI Games is currently developing the next major installment of the Lords of the Fallen franchise, as Lords of the Fallen II is due in 2026. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.
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Retro-inspired survival horror sequel “Tormented Souls 2” launches October 23rd 2025!

PQube (London, UK) - Prepare to enter an entirely new nightmare in Tormented Souls 2 coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com on 23rd October 2025!

To celebrate the impending release of this chilling throwback to classic survival horror, PQube and Dual Effect have partnered with the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025 to showcase a pulse-pounding new gameplay trailer, and reveal first details of the monstrous bosses that Caroline will encounter while exploring the hellish ‘Other side’ of Villa Hess.

🎞️ Check out the ‘A New Nightmare’ Gameplay Trailer as seen in the Future Games Show Gamescom Showcase!


https://youtu.be/2tW08Oy7QmY

In the wake of her sister Anna’s traumatic abduction at the hands of Mother Lucia and her twisted cult, Caroline Walker finds herself trapped deep within the walls of a maze-like convent. With the darkness closing in, Caroline is unexpectedly reacquainted with her old friend, the pneumatic nailer, and so begins a desperate struggle to escape the unholy place.

But once free of the convent, the true horror of the secluded Villa Hess reveals itself and Caroline must again call upon her supernatural abilities to travel to the town’s mysterious ‘Other side’ and face the formidable creatures that await within…


🌓 Switching realities
 

In the original Tormented Souls it was Caroline’s latent supernatural powers that allowed her to utilise mirrors and video tapes to traverse between alternate realities and timelines to ultimately save Anna from her cruel fate.

In Tormented Souls 2, Caroline will continue to embrace these powers as she steps into Villa Hess’ mysterious ‘Other side’ and ‘replays’ memories stored on video tapes. Crucially Caroline’s actions in these locations will directly affect the current timeline in Villa Hess, while revealing more about the town’s dark history.


🩸 The horrors of the ‘Other side’

Only the foulest and most dangerous creatures reside within the ‘Other side’ and Caroline must be extra vigilant when exploring this twisted new reality. Deadliest of all are beings of immense power that have gorged on the misery and corruption that envelops the region.

Wielding a huge crucifix and protected by a heavy plated mask, the Iron Maiden is a hulking behemoth and cruel disciplinarian who administers punishment amongst the convent’s sisterhood.

Meanwhile, deep beneath the stinking halls of the Wildberger & Hess Fish Processing Plant sleeps The Harvester, a terrifying fusion of twisted metal and scorched flesh. Armed with a lethal buzzsaw and gaping maw filled with razor sharp teeth, this subterranean horror seems impervious to all but the heaviest of weapons.


💿 PlayStation 5 Physical Edition available to pre-order now!

🕯️🔨 About Tormented Souls 2
 

Following the harrowing events at Wildberger Hospital, Caroline Walker hopes for a normal life with her sister, Anna. Yet in the months that follow, Anna is haunted by visions of violence and death, compelling her to create disturbing drawings that rapidly manifest into horrifying reality.

Desperate to free her of this affliction, Caroline travels to the remote town of Villa Hess and a mysterious clinic nestled deep within the mountains of southern Chile. But behind the warm smiles of the facility’s serene staff lies a sickening truth, and the sisters soon find themselves at the center of an entirely new nightmare…

⛰️Welcome to Villa Hess - Explore a huge variety of unnerving locations within the town, including a shadowy convent, a derelict shopping mall, and an abandoned school.

📼Alter your fate - Harness your supernatural powers to switch between realities, change the past to reshape the present, and search for alternate paths forward in the nightmarish 'Other side'.

🔨Fight to survive - Collect and modify an arsenal of makeshift weapons such as the nailer and chainsaw, and utilize the new quick select feature to switch armaments in the heat of battle.

🧩Mind-bending puzzles - Examine, manipulate, and combine items to reveal hidden information, and forge connections between objects and the environment to solve intricately designed puzzles.

👻Death surrounds you - Face off against lethal new enemies, from skittering bladed horrors to hulking armored abominations, and use your wits to survive monstrous boss encounters.

🕵️‍♀️Shrouded in mystery - Peel back the layers of a complex story full of twists and revelations. Encounter and cooperate with other characters each with their own agenda and dark secrets.

⚖️Flexible gameplay options - Relive the classic fixed-camera survival horror of the 90s with limited saves and tank controls, or switch to assisted mode for a more casual experience.


Tormented Souls 2 is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com on October 23rd 2025. Steam demo available now!

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ALIEN: ROGUE INCURSION - PART ONE: EVOLVED EDITION™ Launch Trailer Reveals Xbox Series X|S Added to Release Platforms

The Action-Horror Alien™ Shooter Blasts Its Way onto Console and PC on September 30

WHAT:

Veteran developer Survios today debuted the launch trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition, which included the surprise announcement that the game will now burst onto Xbox Series X|S consoles at launch on September 30, alongside the previously announced platforms.

 

The hit VR game has been re-envisioned for console and PC, making the authentically Alien action-horror experience available to more fans than ever, complete with the most lethal Xenomorphs players have ever encountered. Pre-orders for the Evolved Edition, which has now gone gold, are available now on Xbox Series X|S, in addition to PlayStation 5—where it is PS5 Pro Enhanced—and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

 

In Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One, players step into the boots of rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks in the terrifying first chapter of an original two-part saga set between the Alien™ and Aliens™ films. While investigating a distress call on the remote planet Purdan, Zula uncovers a secret Gemini Exoplanet Solutions blacksite facility overrun by Xenomorphs. Aided by her synthetic companion, Davis 01, Zula must fight to survive against the ferocious and unpredictable threat of the Xenomorph incursion.

 

Rebuilt for console and PC with Xenomorphs that have evolved to be smarter, faster, more adaptive, and harder to both predict and kill, Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition delivers a cinematic action-horror experience with stunning upgraded visuals, 60 FPS, 3D audio, DualSense controller integration, and more, all of which combine to make players feel like they’ve truly entered the world of Alien.


Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition launches on September 30 at $29.99 MSRP, with the Digital Deluxe Edition available for $39.99 MSRP.

 

WHEN:

Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition launches September 30, 2025, with wishlisting and pre-orders available now on all platforms.

 

WHERE:

Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition is coming to Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 5PlayStation 5 Pro, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.


About Survios

Survios is a leading multi-platform game development studio that produces and publishes engaging experiences across popular licensed worlds and its own critically acclaimed original properties. The LA-based company has worked with a wide range of fan-favorite IPs from The Walking Dead to Westworld, and, more recently, the Creed and Rocky franchises. For more information, please visit www.survios.com.

 

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Prepare for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon in Jan 2026!

We are proud to announce that The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG) platforms on January 15, 2026. 

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

Van Arkride and the members of Arkride Solutions are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian continent is at stake! The people of Zemuria await the launch of humanity’s first foray into space with bated breath. A sudden invitation from Marduk to cooperate in a high-tech training exercise sets Van, Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer, and Father Kevin Graham on a collision course with the secrets at the very core of Zemuria.

Their paths may diverge, but the ultimate question remains the same: Just what lies beyond the edge of the horizon?


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Fend off Enemy Raids in Bushido Update of Sengoku Dynasty!

Oberhaching, Germany, June 25, 2025 | Developer Superkami and Publisher Toplitz Productions announce that the next major content update for their genre-blend Sengoku Dynasty is now available.


Since its release in Early Access, the mix of life-sim, settlement builder, survival adventure and action underwent a slow transformation with a plethora of meaningful updates, based on both the extensive roadmap as well as the invaluable player feedback. The new content pack ‘Bushidō’, updating the game to version 1.1,  is no exception and delivers a new threat to the Nata Valley in the form of raids by various villainous factions. However, since Sengoku Dynasty wants to cater to the players’ gameplay preferences as much as possible, raids can be deactivated as well, if a more peaceful experience is preferred.

But what are raids? Bandits will not only roam the area or inhabit small camps. They will eventually start to attack your villages, try to capture your bell tower and ransack your dynasty storage. So set up your defenses, employ guards and make sure that your villagers are safe - or at least that you can catch the raiders and reclaim the loot before they disappear.

While you can minimize the risk by attacking and destroying bandit camps on your expeditions into the scenic world of Sengoku Dynasty, you can never be fully safe. Thankfully, rumors spread fast in Nata Valley, so you will hear of an upcoming attack with enough time to prepare your defensive tactics.

Additionally the ‘Bushidō’ update includes a wide variety of bug fixes, enhancements and quality-of-life improvements to make the player’s journey through Sengoku Dynasty a truly memorable one. For the full patch notes please visit the official Steam product page.

Sengoku Dynasty is available for PC on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store. Console versions are in development and slated for release this Summer.


About Superkami

Superkami is a studio with one mission - to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty - an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

About Toplitz Productions:

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with "heart & soul" for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the "Dynasty" and "Giant" series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official website, and Instagram.
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Be the Ninja-in-Training Hokutomaru who Kicks it into High Gear on All Platforms!

OSAKA, Japan — April 10, 2025 | During the Evo Showcase, SNK CORPORATION announced that the ninja disciple Hokutomaru will appear as a character in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—SNK's upcoming fighting game set to release on April 24, 2025. City of the Wolves will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. 


Hone Your Ninjutsu with Hokutomaru!

Voice Actors: Voice Actors: Caleb Yen (EN), Junya Enoki (JA)

Bio: After the previous tournament, Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui's young pupil, Hokutomaru, traded his home in the mountains for the bustling metropolis that is South Town—with Terry's help, that is. Despite having to grapple with the ups and downs that is "life in the city," the fledgling Shiranui fighter spends a great deal of time wondering how to use his abilities to help those around him. With the latest tournament now close at hand, Hokutomaru decides it's the perfect opportunity to see how he has grown.

The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, igniting the fighting game boom of the 1990s that took the industry by storm. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has been the most recent installment in the franchise until now. With fan favorites and new characters making an appearance, FATAL FURY returns with a classic battle system evolved for the next generation of fighters. City of the Wolves introduces a stunning, comic-inspired art style that’s a visual treat for series fans, combined with fights fueled by the cutting-edge REV System to deliver dynamic matches.



For all the latest on FATAL FURY, follow SNK’s KOF Studio on X and Instagram, or join the official Discord.

ABOUT FATAL FURY

The FATAL FURY series made its debut in 1991, igniting the fighting game frenzy of the 1990s that would soon engulf the gaming industry. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has remained the latest installment in the franchise for quite some time. FATAL FURY will soon make its triumphant return for the first time in 26 years when FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves launches on April 24, 2025, featuring a dynamic art style, new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems.

ABOUT SNK

Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.



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Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Coming to PlayStation and Xbox Consoles on March 20th!

Atari announces RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles on March 20, bringing the classic theme park sim to even more current-gen consoles than before.  


RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 brought significant changes to the fan-favorite park simulation franchise. A 3D world replaced the pixellated, isometric view, and several new features were introduced that took the rollercoaster simulation franchise to new heights. Within a week of its first release in 2004, the title was the best-selling PC game on Amazon.com, and it finished the year as a top-10 best-selling title as reported by The NPD Group. Packed with content, including expansion packs, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 invites players to build the park of a lifetime and rediscover the critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 introduced several new gameplay features to the series, including the CoasterCam, which allows players to "ride" roller coasters and other rides, and the MixMaster, which allows the player to coordinate firework shows and time them to in-game music. Another park innovation appreciated by franchise fans is the guests, called "peeps," who arrive in groups and show variation in gender and age, including children, teenagers, and adults.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will be released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It is already available for purchase for Windows PC and Mac via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, and for the Nintendo Switch



Stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop culture by following on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and join the community on Discord.
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Watch The Trailer for Borderlands 4 from The Game Awards 2024 Here!

At the Game Awards in December 2024, 2K and Gearbox Software released the first look at Borderlands® 4 showcasing new details from one of the most highly anticipated games coming in 2025. Revealed at The Game Awards, a new trailer introduces The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. A world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across Kairos, the most dangerous planet discovered so far in the Borderlands universe.


Borderlands 4 is the most ambitious Borderlands to date, lovingly hand-crafted by the development studio that first forged the looter shooter genre. The title evolves the series’ gameplay and storytelling in new ways while delivering on the quintessential Borderlands experience fans know and love, including:

  • Intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons on an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.
  • The deepest and most diverse Vault Hunter skill trees of any Borderlands title yet, giving players an unprecedented level of expression through their builds. Paired with the most expansive loot chase yet, players will have all the tools they need to seek out and perfect the build that best matches their style.
  • Players will be able to seamlessly travel between zones and become immersed in a more dynamic world featuring events and discoverable side missions that encourage and reward exploration.
  • New traversal mechanics add to the exploration for loot and add new dimensions to combat. A vehicle that can be summoned almost anywhere will have players racing across the beautiful vistas of Kairos in style.
  • Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.

"Borderlands 4 is about freedom and being badass,” said Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford. “This is by far the biggest and most insane world we’ve ever made - it's overloaded with jerkface ratnozzle scrote monsters that need to be put down with the most over-the-top hardcore nuts op guns and loot in any game ever. Oh, and the story also seriously kicks ass!”



Borderlands 4 will launch in 2025 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is available to wishlist now.

The Borderlands franchise has sold-in more than 87 million copies to-date, receiving critical acclaim from reviewers and fans alike. With unforgettable characters, deep world building, and more unique guns than can be counted, the franchise has cemented itself as a must-play series.

For the latest information on Borderlands 4, wishlist the game, visit www.borderlands.2k.com and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Borderlands 4 is currently rated RP for Rating Pending by the ESRB.

Gearbox Software is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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Watch the Debut Cinematic of Civilization VII from The Game Awards!

December 12th, 2025 | Sid Meier's Civilization VII Debuted the Epic Opening Cinematic at The Game Awards 2024


Live orchestra performs music by GRAMMY award-winning composer Christopher Tin; watch the full version of the trailer here

2K and Firaxis Games debuted today the in-game opening cinematic to Sid Meier's Civilization VII at The Game Awards 2024. During the show, in-person attendees were treated to an epic live orchestral performance accompanying the cinematic, featuring music specially composed by GRAMMY® award-winning composer Christopher Tin.

Voiced-over by Civilization VII-narrator Gwendoline Christie ("Game of Thrones," "Star Wars" franchise), the opening cinematic takes viewers on a journey through the Ages. As a lone farmer uncovers a buried and rusted saber, we see its history unfold. The saber passes from one generation to the next, across different cultures and regions of the world, illuminating a central theme of the game - that history is built in layers. The full uncut version of the opening cinematic is available to watch here.

In addition to the opening cinematic, the main theme for Civilization VII, "Live Gloriously," was also revealed. Composer Christopher Tin shares: "With 'Live Gloriously,' I wanted to capture universal themes of hope, heroism and mortality that have resonated across history. You'll hear words from The Iliad, Beowulf, Popol Vuh and Ramayana, delivering a beautiful sense of gravity and emotion that embodies the story of humanity."


Sid Meier's Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac and Linux via Steam. Sid Meier's Civilization VII is currently rated E10+ by the ESRB. Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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Don't Lose Control of the Kitchen in Psychological Horror Game While We Wait Here

Marche, Italy, 3rd October 2024: Seasoned Indie development studio Bad Vices Games, known for their breakout hit Ravenous Devils, has officially announced that their much-anticipated psychological horror kitchen management game, While We Wait Here, will launch on October 23rd, 2024. The game will be available on Xbox, PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch, and for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will be priced at $4.99 and will receive a launch day discount!


To celebrate this announcement, Bad Vices Games invites you to watch the brand-new trailer, offering players the deepest look so far at the unsettling world of Cliff and Nora’s diner.

Set in a desolate highway with a looming global disaster filling the air with tension and growing unease, players take on the role of Cliff and Nora, as they manage their diner. Conversations grow tense, food is served with heavy hearts, though what is happening outside the diner’s doors may just be the last of their worries.

Players can expect a game that focuses heavily on narrative choices, offering deep, emotionally charged dialogue and multiple endings shaped by the decisions they make. The full true nature of While We Wait Here remains under wraps however, with the gameplay centered on the diner, but the developers suggest players should prepare for unexpected twists beyond its walls.
“We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, and we’re pleased to finally have a release date for While We Wait Here on consoles and PC,” said Cristian Gambadori of Bad Vices Games. “After the success of our last project, which was actually our third title to date, we took a completely different artistic direction, pushing ourselves even further with this game. We can’t wait for players to experience the dread, suspense, and surprising choices that While We Wait Here offers.”

Key Features:

  • Explore Complex & Completely Dubbed Interactions: Engage with customers and each other in rich, deep conversations as the world around you begins to fall apart, managing both the diner and your emotions. Characters are completely dubbed in English and subtitled in a variety of languages.
  • Multiple Endings: With a unique psychological horror narrative, players’ choices will determine the fate of both the customers and the diner’s owners.
  • Short Yet Impactful: The game delivers a focused and poignant experience, with a first playthrough lasting an average of two to three hours.

Bad Vices Games promises While We Wait Here will pack a powerful punch, offering a highly replayable experience thanks to its branching narratives and multiple endings, at a full price of $4.99, set to be discounted at launch!

While We Wait Here marks the fourth title from the Marche based studio, continuing their passion for developing games that push the boundaries of storytelling in the indie scene. The game will be available on launch in Dubbed English and subtitled in English, Italian, Japanese, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Ukrainian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Polish, Catalan, Turkish and Russian.

For more information, visit the game’s official pages on Steam, the Epic Games Store or consoles via Xbox, PlayStation 4 & 5, or follow Bad Vices Games on Twitter/X and join their Discord community to stay updated on the latest news.



About Bad Vices Games: 


Founded by Cristian Gambadori and Eleonora Vecchi in 2020, Bad Vices Games is an indie development team based in the Marche region of Italy. Known for their award winning title Ravenous Devils, the studio has a mission to continue to create deeply immersive and emotionally engaging experiences for players. With While We Wait Here, their fourth project, Bad Vices Games continues to captivate audiences yet again with their distinctive blend of storytelling and gameplay.

While We Wait Here is releasing on PC & Consoles October 23rd 2024!
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Fatal Fury and Street Fighter Meet on the Battleground in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in 2025!

TOKYO, Japan — September 26, 2024 – Today at Tokyo Game Show, SNK CORPORATION revealed that the iconic Street Fighter legends Ken and Chun-Li will join the roster of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as post-launch Season 1 DLC. Ken arrives in Summer 2025, followed by Chun-Li in Winter 2025. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves launches early 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Pre-order DLC characters, including Ken and Chun-Li, with the Season 1 pass in the Special Edition ($59.99/€59.99)!


“For decades, SNK has had deep respect for Capcom, in both genuine admiration and a bit of friendly rivalry,” said FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Producer Yasuyuki Oda. “It’s an honor to bring the universes of FATAL FURY and Street Fighter together once again. This collaboration is a reflection of that bond, and we hope players share our excitement.”

Season Pass 1 Details:

In addition to Street Fighter icons Ken and Chun-Li, SNK revealed the cadence of their Season 1 pass DLC characters:

  • DLC Character 1 (Scheduled for: Summer 2025)
  • DLC Character: KEN (Scheduled for: Summer 2025)
  • DLC Character 3 (Scheduled for: Fall 2025)
  • DLC Character: CHUN-LI (Scheduled for: Winter 2025)
  • DLC Character 5 (Scheduled for: Early 2026)

The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, igniting the fighting game boom of the 1990s that took the industry by storm. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has been the most recent installment in the franchise until now. With fan favorites, new fighters, and now legendary characters across fighting game history making an appearance, FATAL FURY returns with a classic battle system evolved for the next generation of fighters.

For all the latest on FATAL FURY, visit the official website, follow SNK on Twitter, or join the official Discord. For more information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official website.



 

ABOUT FATAL FURY

The FATAL FURY series made its debut in 1991, igniting the fighting game frenzy of the 1990s that would soon engulf the gaming industry. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has remained the latest installment in the franchise for quite some time. FATAL FURY will soon make its triumphant return for the first time in 26 years when FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves launches in early 2025, featuring a dynamic art style, new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems.

ABOUT SNK

Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.

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Experience Caravan SandWitch Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC!

Montpellier, France - September 12, 2024 | Dear Villagers and Studio Plane Toast have the pleasure to announce that the cozy, semi-open world exploration adventure Caravan SandWitch (trailer, press kit, website) is available now on PC (Steam - Steam Deck verified Day 1 - and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Nintendo Switch platforms at a price of 24.99 USD | EUR and with a 10% discount during the first week. For PC only, there is also a special goodies DLC "Souvenir Shop" with a coloring book and 26 3D printing files of the van and all characters you can met on Caravan SandWitch, which will be priced at 5.99 USD | EUR. The official soundtrack is available on Steam and Epic Games Store at a price of 4.99 USD | EUR.
  
 
The title sets the player in a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Players will traverse a rich landscape in their evolving van, interacting with various inhabitants and uncovering the mysteries of Cigalo. With an emphasis on inclusivity and environmental themes, the life in Caravan SandWitch is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.

KEY FEATURES 

🚚 Explore a Provence-like World

Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister's disappearance.
 

🥪 An hopeful Post-Apocalypse

From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment.
 


💜 Meet a diverse cast of characters

As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you'll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation.
 

🤝 A Game developed for All

Plane Toast made a huge effort to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world. Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation.


💪 Accessibility options are available.


ABOUT PLANE TOAST GAMES

Plane Toast is a remote studio based in Provence, in the South-East of France. It is composed of young talents driven by a passion for creating unique games using innovative methods. The studio prioritizes the well-being of its team and is dedicated to developing uplifting and hopeful games. They are currently working on a brand-new game, Caravan SandWitch.


ABOUT DEAR VILLAGERS

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games. We love pixels, but we believe in people.
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Nightingale is Available in Early Access on PC!

Edmonton, Canada - September 12, 2024 - Inflexion Games has today launched its Nightingale: Realms Rebuilt update, for the gaslamp-fantasy PVE survival-crafting game. Realms Rebuilt is the biggest update for Nightingale yet, introducing a new handcrafted campaign across gravity-torn deserts, corrupted forests and beyond, and overhauling the crafting and progression system while adding new dungeons, formidable boss battles, weapons and challenges. Nightingale is available now in Early Access on PC, and is currently 40% off on Steam and Epic Game Store (until Sept 26th).  


“The Realms Rebuilt update is the culmination of all the invaluable feedback we’ve received from the community over the last several months of Early Access,” says Aaryn Flynn, CEO of Inflexion Games. “We hope that it feels like a whole new Nightingale journey, improved and more immersive, whilst retaining the core elements that the community loves about adventuring through the Realms. There really is no part of the game that isn’t touched by this update.”

Realms Rebuilt is a Humbuba-sized bundle of new content and numerous gameplay improvements. From expanded estates with greatly increased building limits, a new elegant Regency tileset, and major crafting improvements to a variety of new pets to adopt (including cats in jaunty bonnets). Players can test their skills with enhanced combat including new tool abilities, weapons, enemies and a range of additional spells (Realmwalkers now wield the deadly power of…fish missiles) Additionally, a new tech tree system gives players more agency in becoming a legendary Realmwalker.

Features of Realms Rebuilt Include:

  • An all-new hand-crafted campaign. Realmwalkers now embark on a perilous new adventure to reignite the Crossways and unlock the path back to humanity
  • New dungeons and boss battles offer a formidable challenge for players to test their Realmwalker skills
  • A number of new weapons and spells enhance the combat experience
  • Increased build limits let loose the creativity of Nightingale’s estate builders - perfect for Realmwalkers playing together
  • An elegant new Regency estate tileset
  • In-depth parametric crafting system that allows players to maximize the potential of their equipment
  • New progression system allows players to easily chart a path to upgrade their equipment and clothing and become a Realmwalker of legend

Nightingale is a PVE survival-crafting game that challenges players to discover, explore, and survive the mysterious Faewilds. Set in a Victorian gaslamp fantasy world, the game can be played solo or teamed up with up to 5 friends. Players traverse the Realms, open portals to new destinations by crafting Realm Cards, build and customize estates, and fight to survive.

Learn more about the world of Nightingale by visiting www.playnightingale.com and join the official Discord.


About Nightingale: Realms Rebuilt

Set forth on a journey through corrupted forests, gravity-warped deserts, and beyond the shattered portal network, where discovery and reward await at every turn. Survive the mystical dangers of the Faewilds, battle through revamped Sites of Power, take on mythical boss battles and craft a life in these enchanted lands. Establish your vast estate and invite fellow Realmwalkers to join as you explore immersive, handcrafted Storied Realms. As you master Fae magick, harness the power of Realm Cards and unlock further challenges across procedurally-generated worlds teeming with adventure. 

About Inflexion Games

Inflexion Games is an Edmonton, Canada-based studio formed in 2018 by a group of industry veterans. It has since grown to over 100 passionate developers with a range of backgrounds including AAA, as well as those new to the industry - all united in pursuit of enriching games with depth, history and opportunity. Previous credits include venerated franchises Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Wipeout, and Far Cry. Supported by Tencent, the studio's first self-published game will be a shared world survival crafting title, Nightingale.
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Caravan SandWitch Launching September 12th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch!

Montpellier, France - August 22, 2024. | Through their participation at Future Game Show, yesterday Dear Villagers and Studio Plane Toast had the pleasure to announce that their cozy, semi-open world exploration adventure Caravan SandWitch will be launching this September 12 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Nintendo Switch platforms. The title sets the player in a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Players will traverse a rich landscape in their customizable van, interacting with various inhabitants and uncovering the mysteries of Cigalo.


With an emphasis on inclusivity and environmental themes, the life in Caravan SandWitch is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.

KEY FEATURES 


🚚 Explore a Provence-like World

Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister's disappearance.

🥪 An hopeful Post-Apocalypse

From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment. 

💜 Meet a diverse cast of characters

As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you'll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation. 

🤝 A Game developed for All

Plane Toast made a huge effort to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world. Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation. 

💪 Accessibility options are available.



ABOUT PLANE TOAST GAMES


Plane Toast is a remote studio based in Provence, in the South-East of France. It is composed of young talents driven by a passion for creating unique games using innovative methods. The studio prioritizes the well-being of its team and is dedicated to developing uplifting and hopeful games. They are currently working on a brand-new game, Caravan SandWitch.

ABOUT DEAR VILLAGERS

 
Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games. We love pixels, but we believe in people.
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