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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.

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 2026
Hall:
9
Booth: C35
Dates: September 17–21, 2026
Location: 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 

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.

Maximum Entertainment Announces In Control: Rocketry, a Rocket Building and Space Exploration Simulator 

Coming to PC in 2027

Stockholm, SwedenSeptember 8, 2026 | Maximum Entertainment today announced In Control: Rocketry, a spaceflight simulator developed by Electromechanical Softworks. The game gives players complete control over every aspect of an orbital journey, from bolting together the rocket to wiring the panel that steers it. Coming to PC via Steam, In Control: Rocketry is built on realistic physics and propulsion systems, and asks one simple question: could you actually fly this thing?

Watch the In Control: Rocketry reveal trailer below:

In Control: Rocketry has players design a spacecraft from thrusters, fuel tanks and capsules, then build the control panel that operates it, wiring together sensors, inputs and outputs before testing the whole assembly and adjusting until it holds its flight path. Once airborne, players fly the craft themselves: working the panel, managing resources, and steering toward a destination using real orbital mechanics.

In Control: Rocketry features:

  • Construct Your Rocket: Combine thrusters, fuel tanks and capsules into a spacecraft, where every part’s purpose and mass changes how it flies.
  • Wire Your Own Control Panels: Connect sensors, inputs and outputs to make the rocket fly. 
  • Explore a Solar System: Orbit an Earth-like planet, travel to its moon, and journey to the far reaches of space landing, or crashing, onto strange new worlds, each with its own challenges and puzzles.

Progress unlocks genuine rocket and control panel parts that open up new destinations, while asteroids can be redirected and mined for resources. Missions run both unmanned and manned, the latter adding life support to everything else a pilot is already juggling. For players who would rather experiment than plan, Sandbox Mode is a place to test rocket ideas, practice flying, or build purely for the fun of it.

In Control: Rocketry will release on PC via Steam in 2027. For more information, visit maximument.com/games/incontrolrocketry or follow @MaximumEntmt on X.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

RECOVER YOUR PAST IN ATELIER KARIA: THE NIGHT KINGDOM & THE GUIDE OF MEMORIES, RELEASING 25TH FEBRUARY 2027

Fans can discover new gameplay details about the adventure that awaits them!

Hertfordshire, 8th September 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust have unveiled more information about the latest title in the acclaimed Atelier series, Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories. Fans will make their return to the continent of Aladiss alongside Karia, armed with an arsenal of unique abilities as well as improved battles, exploration, and renewed synthesis. A new trailer has also been unveiled, giving insight into the adventures to come. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled to release on 25th February 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will introduce players to amnesiac alchemist Karia and her companions Servio Lektor, Fina Rozen, and fellow alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt. Players will also encounter additional allies along the way including Noelk Schreiber, an aloof inspector from the Eustellan Bureau of Alchemical Relic Control, and Celes, a woman who appears calm and collected but has a peculiar side of her personality. Together, they endeavour to explore Aladiss’ mysterious underworld and uncover its secret.

Players will be able to utilise style changes which will enable Karia to awaken new powers while altering both Karia’s appearance and her fighting style, allowing players to adapt to the combat encounter they are facing. Over eight styles, including Ignis and Mermaid, will be accessible and can be unlocked throughout Karia’s journey by making progress with the main story, as well as eating meals. Ignis Style allows Karia to channel the element of fire, boosting her attack and imbuing skills with fire damage at the cost of lowering her defence and increasing her vulnerability to ice attacks. Comparatively, Mermaid Style allows Karia to use ice magic, increasing magic damage, but reducing Karia’s physical attack, making her weak to fire attacks. Once a style is unlocked, players will be able to employ them in battle by eating particular items, or during exploration, like breaking obstacles while dashing, and walking on water.

Exploration is further expanded through Interactive Field Actions, enabling players to utilise items to interact with the environment, opening up new ways to explore the world. Karia can throw items to gather ingredients and destroy obstacles from a distance, as well as delivering damage to enemies. In addition, obstacles can be overcome by utilising certain items in specific spots to activate gimmicks which respond differently depending on the element used; players can employ the items Flamme, Lehrune, Plajig, and Luft (fire, ice, electric, and air elements respectively) to activate gimmicks and manoeuvre through obstacles in unique ways. Using elemental items on certain gathering spots will also modify the ingredients that are collected due to Elemental Alteration, giving players freedom to experiment and make new discoveries.

Fans can enjoy the challenge of battles against colossal enemies in Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, coordinating between a frontline and assault team phases to seize victory. During these colossal encounters, players will organise and switch between their teams, taking the enemies on directly during the Frontline Team Phase, and supporting by using structures around the map during the Assault Team Phase. By completing the objectives assigned to the frontline and assault teams, players can deplete the enemy’s morale gauge and gain the upper hand in battle. Objectives will be divided into primary and secondary objectives, with secondary objectives granting players aid from surrounding support structures, such as shelters, sonic cannons, and item launchers, as well as reducing enemy morale. Ignoring secondary objectives will benefit the enemy, therefore players must strategise and prioritise objectives carefully in order to defeat colossal enemies.

Alchemy and synthesis will remain a key component in this title, and fans will enjoy a renovated synthesis system combining strategy and creativity when using the alchemy cauldron found in the depths of Aladiss. When synthesising, players will be able to connect the mana pieces of the ingredients in a recipe map while creating the patterns set by the recipe’s ingredients to unlock certain effects, which will change depending on the ingredients chosen and the way they are connected. Each ingredient can have several different piece shapes with effects, enabling players to work out which combination is the most effective. Likewise, there are multiple ways to connect ingredient pieces, which will alter the result of a recipe, or even change the item entirely if certain conditions are met.

Fans can prepare to embark on a journey to rediscover Karia’s lost past by pre-ordering the standard edition. Everyone who purchases the game by 10th March 2027 will receive the early purchase bonus “Noctrem Pioneering Preparation Set”, which is comprised of a special costume for Karia as well as the exclusive “Training Badge equipment”*.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 25th February 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.

* This content can be used in-game after unlocking base building and placing a Dressing Room.
 This content may become available for purchase or for free separately at a later date.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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FARMING SIMULATOR 25: FREE PUMPS N’ HOSES PACK NOW AVAILABLE

  • Pack introduces umbilical systems, manure separation, and configurable biogas plants
  • More than 40 new items expand manure handling, storage, and energy production
  • Features specialist brands Schouten, Stallkamp, BvL, and 2G Energy

Free fan service for the game’s five million players that were recently reported: Publisher GIANTS Software releases the Pumps N’ Hoses Pack for Farming Simulator 25 free of charge. Developed by Creative Mesh, the pack expands agricultural operations with three distinct gameplay systems centered around efficient manure management and renewable energy production.

Three New Systems for More Efficient Farming

Pumps N’ Hoses introduces umbilical systems, manure separation, and configurable biogas plants to Farming Simulator 25. Together, these systems extend the infrastructure surrounding manure distribution, resource storage, and energy production with additional options for managing agricultural resources.

With umbilical systems, hoses can be attached and combined across the farm to supply ultra-light drag hose injectors in the field. This allows liquid manure to be distributed without relying on conventional slurry tankers during application.

Manure separation adds another step to resource management. Liquid and solid components can be separated to provide additional flexibility when storing and applying manure, allowing agricultural operations to make more efficient use of the available material.

Configurable Biogas Plants

The pack also expands biogas production by allowing plants to be configured according to individual operational requirements. Different components can be combined to establish a high-performing biogas facility tailored to the respective farm and its infrastructure.

More Than 40 New Items & Four Specialized Brands

New items from Dutch manufacturer Schouten, German steel storage specialist Stallkamp, biogas feeding technology manufacturer BvL and 2G Energy provide equipment and infrastructure for manure management, and biogas operations. Overall, more than 40 new machines, tools, buildings, and other items complement the new gameplay systems.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Pumps N’ Hoses Pack is released today free of charge. A Year 2 Season Pass with more new content is available, 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

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.

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 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. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Arjun to the Mat on October 13!

London (September 8, 2026) In today’s gameplay trailer, Arjun demonstrated how he’ll use Yoga Breathing techniques in his search for justice when he arrives in Street Fighter™ 6. Arjun will be the second character coming to Street Fighter 6 in Year 4 across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 on October 13, 2026. Additionally, New Challengers artwork and effects inspired by the Street Fighter™ movie arrives today in Street Fighter 6 for a limited time.

Watch the gameplay trailer showcasing Arjun’s cinematic mantra below, More infomation can be found on Street Fighter 6, visit the Street Fighter 6 website.

Arjun served as a police officer in India until the day his trusted partner was murdered, and Arjun was framed for the crime. Now he lives on the run, dedicating his every breath toward uncovering the mystery behind the death of his partner. Arjun’s Yoga Breathing techniques make him a stalwart powerhouse that sacrifices speed for powerful strikes capable of dealing recoverable damage to his opponent even after being blocked, devastating projectiles and clever traps that he combines to steal his opponent’s breath away in one fell swoop.

  • Arm of Justice: a versatile winding punch that saps his opponent’s energy with variants for different attack strengths and an optional Follow-up
  • Cruel Shoulder: a lunging forward shoulder tackle with different properties depending on the strength of the attack
  • Breathing Ring: a ring of air made through body and spirit that he can follow up with Breathing Shockwave to send the ring forward as a projectile at various angles
  • Divine Pillar: Arjun blows enough air into the ground to raise the ground into a pillar of earth, with the strength of the attack determining the distance and holding the button delays the pillar’s activation
  • Justice Beyond: Using Cruel Shoulder to contact an active Divine Pillar allows Arjun to grab the pillar and swing it at his opponent in any direction
  • Ghastly Interrogation: a command throw that only deals recoverable damage, but can deal normal damage if the opponent has already received recoverable damage
  • Indomitable defence: Arjun uses his yogic breathing to hyper oxygenate his muscles so he can turn any incoming melee strikes into counterattacks dealing recoverable damage
  • Moral Breakdown: While Indominable defence is engaged, Arjun throws both fists forward to deal recoverable damage on block or normal damage on hit
  • Howling Destruction: Arjun’s Level 1 Super Art mows down foes with quick bursts of his breathing technique
  • Instant Oblivion: Arjun’s Level 2 Super Art sends foes flying into the air and far away from him where he can set up a Divine Pillar
  • Yaksha’s Order: Arjun’s Level 3 Super Art sees him disrupt his opponent’s inner ear before he performs a cinematic devastating attack

Arjun will be unlocked on October 13 for players who own or purchase the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Arjun’s Outfit 1 depicts him while he is on the run in pursuit of vengeance, while Outfit 2 represents an idealized vision of Arjun that puts his quest for justice behind him. Outfit 2 can be unlocked by maxing out his Acquisition Gauge in Avatar Arcade Mode or with Fighter Coins. Arjun is the second character to be released from the upcoming Year 4 roster including Tifa from the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, Bosch, and the previously released Yasmine.

About Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6, having sold more than seven million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Lead an Adorable Army, Defeat Demons in Mythmon: Mythic Monsters Today on PC

TOKYO — 7 September, 2026 — Mythmon: Mythic Monsters,a monster-taming hack-and-slash auto-battlerdeveloped by MachHabaneroGames and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, marches toward victory today on PC via Steam for $7.99 with a limited-time 10% discount until Sun, 20 Sept. 2026.

The Demon King and his hellish armies threaten to destroy an entire kingdom. Command a cadre of cute, ancient creatures known as Mythmon to halt their advances. Raise a roster of 30 unique Mythmon, pick five for every skirmish, and send squadrons out to restore peace to the land. Once the fight begins, Mythmon will follow their orders until one side falls. Victory belongs to the savviest commanders whose preparation leaves nothing to chance!

Manage the team’s attributes across nine elements including fire, ice, water and electric types. Shape each Mythmon’s growth by picking new skills as they level up, and calculate the perfect team for each mission according to their synergies. Boost attack power, attack speed, and apply on-hit status effects with 140+ pieces of offensive and defensive gear like swords, shields, staves, and wands. 

Individual strengths and matchup advantages win battles, but team synergies win the war. Certain Mythmon also receive special stat boosts depending on whether they hold the frontline, midline, or backline positions. Deploy each creature where they thrive to gain the upper hand.

Failing to plan is planning to fail! Do a bit of reconnaissance before the first clash; examine opponents’ loadouts before the fight begins to determine the best course of action, then emerge victorious and plunder the enemy’s resources and gear. A loss forfeits equipment to the enemy and strengthens the Demon King’s forces. Once peace descends on the kingdom, put seasoned Mythmon squadrons to the test in the endgame dungeon, where endless waves of advanced foes await veteran commanders.

Mythmon: Mythic Monsters is available now on PC via Steam for $7.99 with a limited-time 10% discount until Sun, 20 Sept. 2026. Language options include English and Japanese. For more information, follow MachHabaneroGames on X / Twitter.

About Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.

CaTHaRSiS – The last of atelier – Explores Art, Memory, and Humanity on PC in 2026

An introspective walking simulator invites you to walk inside the paintings of memorable artists’ famous paintingsTOKYO — Sept. 7, 2026 — CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~, an immersive art adventure from solo developer Mana and publisher Kodansha Creators’ Lab, wanders through worlds within wondrous works of art on PC via Steam in 2026.

A nameless being awakens in an empty world with zero knowledge of humanity. Amidst the bright white void, a mysterious voice calls out, beckoning the being towards mankind’s greatest illustrations to understand the nature of the soul. 

Ten iconic paintings hang in the quiet, acting as doors to alternate dimensions where memories frozen in time can be experienced like never before. Explore lush 3D landscapes inspired by the works of master painters such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, and more across a vivid journey that changes from 3D exploration to side-scrolling and even serene boat rides.

Step through the canvas into the amber alleys of Van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night, theemerald meadows ofMonet’s Woman with a Parasol, the gilded passion of Klimt’s The Kiss, and more iconic works, each with its own viewpoint and playstyle. Immerse within these works, experience the emotions captured within, and piece together the memories they hold. 

Enlist the help of two companions on this journey toward enlightenment: the wolf, a wild symbol of instinct and wildness, and an owl who symbolizes wisdom and reason. Uncover new depths to each painting with the wolf’s speed and the owl’s flight, slowly filling your empty heart with color, light, and beauty.

“One of the guiding principles for CaTHaRSiS was the ability to experience famous works in brilliant new ways,” said solo developer Mana. “Viewing them from within a reimagined interpretation of each scene, you’re able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and memories embedded in each painting, which offers an experience you can’t get by simply walking through a gallery or museum.” 

CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~ will launch on PC via Steam in 2026 with language options in English and Japanese. Wishlist it today! For additional information, please visit Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab official website and follow Mana on X/Twitter for all of the latest updates.

About Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.

About Mana

Inspired by time spent living abroad, Mana began developing games in Unreal Engine. Winner of Epic Games’ Unreal Contest 5. Joined Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab in February 2024. Catharsis is their debut title.

Tend a Bountiful Garden in the Heart of the City in Cozy Indoor Farming Sim Tiny Eden

Transform a drab apartment into a lush greenhouse, reap a rich harvest

NICOSIA, Cyprus – 8 Sept. 2026 – Tiny Eden, the cozy indoor farming sim from developer Bajka Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, cultivates a futuristic urban garden today on PC via Steam!

Begin a new life in a bustling but desolate metropolis, one windowsill box and flower pot at a time. Starting with a sparse apartment, order new furniture, set up a workspace, and get busy gardening. Go from a single packet of seeds to a sunroom filled with a wide variety of fruit and vegetable plants, carefully tending to each one’s unique needs and growth cycle. 

Seek new tools online, research plant care tips, and learn new recipes to make this indoor garden grow and thrive. Learn to make jams, sweets, and hearty meals using the harvest, and connect with other lonesome residents as this indoor garden takes root. 

Don’t forget to slow down and enjoy the moment. After the morning’s watering, head up to the roof of the apartment building to relax with a nice cup of coffee, take in the view of the sprawling city, and maybe start planning for a bigger community garden on top of the high-rise!

“With Tiny Eden, I want to share my love of little meditative daily rituals so important to maintaining balance in life,” said Aliaksandr Piskun, CEO of Bajka Games. “This is a game about taking things slowly and living in the moment, but it’s also a serious simulation of raising and caring for plants – my dream is that players find it as rewarding as I have.”

Tiny Eden is now available for PC via Steam for $14.99, with a 10% launch discount and bundles available. The Extra Cozy Edition includes the Digital Botanical Companion e-book, two extra looks for the cat, five drone skins, 13 pot skins, and six new wall designs, and is available for $17.98.

The Digital Botanical Companion is a beautifully illustrated botanical atlas featuring all the plants you’ll encounter in Tiny Eden, complete with useful growing information, botanical details, and lots of extra flavor to make getting to know your garden even more rewarding.

Tiny Eden supports English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, and Traditional Chinese language text. For updates and to share feedback, check out the official Discord server, and follow Tiny Eden on X/Twitter and TikTok, and join the official Discord to link up with the community.

About Digital Vortex Entertainment

Digital Vortex Entertainment is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, PUBG Battlegrounds, and more, not limiting themselves to specific genres or game formats, and always striving to create games they themselves would like to play.

About Bajka Games

Bajka Games is an indie studio founded in 2023 and based in Warsaw, Poland. Built around a small, passionate team, the studio focuses on creating games with a strong emotional core and a careful attention to detail. Tiny Eden is their debut title.

Make a Contract with a Mouthwatering Devil. Loot. Feast. Romance. Repeat. 

Food Devils Combines Hunger and Thirst in Saucy Tactics-RPG Roguelite Coming Nov. 5 to Steam – Spicy genre-blending Food Devils brings the heat in more ways than one, coming to consoles soon

MILAN (Sept. 7, 2026) Wicked ingredients aren’t the only thing on order when players get a chance to bite into the risqué tactical RPG roguelite Food Devils (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2861730/Food_Devils/) launching on Steam Nov. 5, coming soon to consoles. Developer and publisher Studio Daimon today released a ravishing new look at gameplay for fans aching to quench their thirst until launch:

In the upcoming and salacious Food Devils, you are the last chef in a post-apocalyptic world where your job is to attract adventurers with monstrous food. Convince them to sign contracts with Food Devils and then organize expeditions to collect irresistible ingredients to bring back, keeping your restaurant growing. 

Combining traditional roguelite gameplay with TRPG elements, players can customize their restaurant for maximum appeal as well as their characters while battling monsters and looting the spoils to make the next tempting dish to lure even more adventures. The dishes aren’t the only temping thing here, though… Like any great dish, RPGs are better served with a healthy dose of romance, and Food Devils delivers. Romance any of the Food Devils or pair two Food Devils together while being mindful of strategy when you assemble your party: Use Devil Contracts to boost skills and mobility across a variety of classes that are best suited for your schemes. Every adventurer is unique with randomized looks and stats, so no two runs are ever the same. Every Food Devil, though, is handcrafted and as appetizing as the dishes your restaurant

Variety brings the spice of life and each of the game’s four distinct biomes comes with its own unique monsters and loot – including rare ingredients that encourage experimentation. In between runs, players will uncover the mystery of the Food Devils – learn their innermost desires, piece together their secrets and maybe even satisfy some desires of your own. 

Engage in tense, tactical combat, whip up delicious new dishes, and serve those delicious dishes to even more delicious Food Devils. Food Devils launches on Steam Nov. 5 and consoles soon, keep up with these saucy beasts at https://linktr.ee/studiodaimongames.

ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom Targets Q2 2027 Steam Launch

Developer preview coming later this month shows never-before-seen gameplay

Seongnam, South KoreaSeptember 7, 2026 | Publisher Kakao Games is excited to announce upcoming PC MMORPG ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom is scheduled to launch on Steam in Q2 2027.

ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom builds on the original ArcheAge’s core identity and the elements that have resonated with fans, while reinterpreting them for contemporary MMORPG audiences. The person leading development and at the forefront of this vision is project director Kyung-tae Kim, who served as the lead game designer and producer on the original ArcheAge

More information on ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom will be revealed later this month via a developer preview video. The video will feature members of the development team speaking about their design philosophy and the choices they’ve made for the game, alongside never-before-seen gameplay.

ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom is targeting a worldwide PC launch in Q2 2027.

About Kakao Games Corp. 

Kakao Games (Co CEOs Taehwan Kim and Siwoo Lee) is a game company specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.