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Frost Fatales 2026 Speedrunning Marathon Returns This Sunday Benefiting the National Women’s Law Center

Games Done Quick’s women and femmes winter speedrunning event takes place March 8-14

March 5, 2026 — Games Done Quick’s women and femmes winter speedrunning event, Frost Fatales, returns March 8-14, streaming live on Twitch and YouTube.

Led by Frame Fatales, GDQ’s women- and femmes-focused speedrunning community, the event brings together runners from around the world for a showcase of skill while raising funds for the National Women’s Law Center, a nonprofit fighting for gender justice for women and girls.

This year’s packed schedule features an assortment of games, including Red Dead Redemption 2, PEAK, Super Mario Odyssey, Silent Hill f, Resident Evil 3 Remake, and many more. The full schedule is available here.

Since 2019, Frame Fatales events have raised over $1 million for charity. Last year’s Frost Fatales raised over $151,000 for the National Women’s Law Center. For more information on Frame Fatales, visit https://gamesdonequick.com/framefatales and follow on BlueSky.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 16-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $59 million for charity. For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com.

About the National Women’s Law Center

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women.

RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: TOKYO MOTORBIKE RACING COMES TO LIFE IN MOTO RUSH REBORN ON MARCH 20TH

Shred Through Intense High Speed Tracks And Take On Fear Itself On PC, Xbox Series X | S, And Switch!

Kraków, Poland, 5 March 2026 | Baltoro Games, the console developers behind titles such as Pixel Cafe and Urban Flow, is excited to announce Moto Rush Reborn races to PC and select consoles on March 20th! Slice through heavy traffic on an overpowered motorcycle and dominate tracks filled with obstacles on a mission to overcome demonic possession. 

RACE FOR YOUR FREEDOM ON BLINDING TOKYO STREETS 

After totaling your bike in a race, you stumble upon a demon-possessed engine in a junkyard that offers speeds and power you can’t refuse. Take on the shining streets of Neo-Tokyo and hit uniquely challenging tracks, each offering its own variety of obstacles. Immerse yourself in an intense world of motorcycle racing to clear levels at breakneck speeds and avoid hitting innocent commuters. Battle for freedom from possession and overcome the darkness!

Moto Rush Reborn is the indirect sequel to the 2019 console hit Moto Rush GT, which sold over a million copies. This new entry reinvents the classic Moto Rush experience with bold new aesthetics and delivers a completely original storyline.

FAST-PACED LEVELS DESIGNED TO KEEP YOUR BLOOD PUMPING 

Pop wheelies to boost your speed as you weave and duck through dense traffic. React to rapidly changing track environments by sliding across asphalt and narrowly avoiding barriers. Keep the adrenaline pumping as you launch yourself off ramps over the congested neon-lined streets of Tokyo. The constantly evolving obstacles, paired with the collectables and skill objectives in each level, offer a replayable experience that will have you returning to see the track differently with each new run. 

Collect Demonic Symbols during your ride to unlock beautifully hand-drawn manga pages that reveal your unfolding story.

Each level contains three skill objectives:

  • Record Time: Finishing the level as fast as possible
  • Zero Demolition: Avoid colliding with high-speed traffic
  • Near Misses: Drive close enough to kiss cars without colliding

BIKE RACING THROUGH OBSTACLE-FILLED FUTURISTIC TOKYO  

Explore 45 unique and challenging handcrafted levels that immerse you in a vibrant, futuristic Tokyo. Each zone offers its own distinct aesthetic, as well as its own set of challenging gameplay. Drift through power plants, duck into collapsing tunnels, and break through windows as you shred through a neon-drenched shopping mall. The challenges offered in each level escalate as you progress, pushing your skills to the edge. Hidden demonic symbols are easy to spot early on, but harder to find as you advance. Master the toughest paths to claim them all and keep the adrenaline pumping. 

Gameplay Features:

  • Tear through 45 neon-drenched, vibrant levels filled with dynamic obstacles, tight traffic lanes, ramps, and high-risk shortcuts  
  • Hit max speeds up to 299 km/h as you slide on asphalt, launch off ramps, and pop wheelies to boost acceleration on your demonically overpowered bike
  • Demonic Symbols can be unlocked by completing the three skill objectives—Speed, Zero Demolition, and Near Misses—as well as by finding hidden Symbols within each level.
  • Uncover the captivating truth of your demonic possession through visually stunning hand-drawn manga pages 

Moto Rush Reborn will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X | S, and Switch on March 20th. A demo for the game is available to play on Steam! Wishlist to be the first to hear updates and join the Discord to stay in-the-know about all thingsMoto Rush Reborn

About Baltoro Games

Born from the vibrant world of mobile gaming, Baltoro Games is finding its footing in the expansive console realm. Established in 2008, Baltoro is all about channeling raw passion for games into every project.

Award Winning Kena: Bridge of Spirits is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Spring

Answer the Call of Spirit Guide Kena and Set out on a Magical Adventure with her Rot Companions On Nintendo Switch™2 

Los Angeles, US, March 5, 2026 – Award-winning independent game studio Ember Lab is pleased to share that their critically acclaimed story-driven action adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2. The new Nintendo version will come feature-complete with the latest updates to the game, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Kena’s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go with Nintendo Switch 2,” said Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab. “As our studio’s debut title, the overwhelming support and love the game has received over the years has truly meant a great deal to our team. We’re beyond thrilled that even more players will now be able to fully immerse themselves in Kena’s world and become part of her journey.”

Kena: Bridge of Spirits first launched on PlayStation platforms in September 2021 and went on to win several awards including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2021. One of the most beloved indie games in recent years, the game welcomes players into a charming world filled with mystery, combining exploration, puzzle-solving, fast-paced combat, and compelling narrative. Players take on the role of Kena, a young spirit guide, on her journey of self discovery as she restores balance to an ancient village in a once-thriving environment.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version comes complete with the Anniversary DLC, which features Charmstones, Spirit Guide Trials, Kena Outfits, and accessibility features. It  also features New Game+ mode, which allows players who’ve completed the game to restart Kena’s journey with all of their previously unlocked abilities, including upgrades, outfits, Rot, and more, as well as redesigned and more challenging combat encounters.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits offers players an action-adventure game that combines compelling narrative with exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced combat. Players untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine, helping free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the aid of the Rot – her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Key Features of Kena: Bridge of Spirits Include:

  • Find and befriend the timid and illusive Rot spirits scattered throughout the forest and unlock their abilities to help you clear the corruption from the village.
  • Explore a once-majestic world, filled to the brim with hidden nooks and crannies, as you uncover hidden secrets and rewards, including Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions.
  • Uncover charmstones that provide advantages and disadvantages to customize your playstyle. Unlock new areas by uncovering and delivering Spirit Mail left behind by lost Spirits.
  • Engage in fast-paced combat as you take on the Corrupt Spirits that challenge Kena at every turn. Hone your melee and ranged attack skills, command the powers of your Rot companions, and upgrade your abilities and powers Engage in the Spirit Guide Trails to unlock rewards and improve your abilities as you work to become a skilled Spirit Guide.
  • Begin your adventure anew with New Game+ with fresh encounters, greater challenges, and unique enemies.  

Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be available globally on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The game is currently available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

About Ember Lab

Founded in 2009 by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, Ember Lab is an independent game development studio based in California, dedicated to creating immersive and evocative experiences. Drawing on a strong foundation in film and animation, the studio blends cinematic artistry with engaging gameplay to build worlds that inspire and resonate with players. The studio fosters a highly collaborative culture where art, design, and technology come together seamlessly, allowing the team to deliver captivating and innovative experiences.

Ember Lab’s debut title Kena: Bridge of Spirits earned several industry honors and received widespread recognition for its narrative, art, and design. The studio is currently hard at work on their current project, Kena: Scars of Kosmora.

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FATAL FRAME II: CRIMSON BUTTERLY REMAKE DEMO

Hertfordshire, 5th March 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA invite all fans to discover the beginning of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE in a brand-new demo, now available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. After completing the demo, players will be able to transfer their saved data to the full game when it launches on 12th March 2026.

In the demo of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, players follow twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they venture into Minakami Village. They begin their journey by exploring an abandoned house, guided by a crimson butterfly, where they’ll be armed with the newly upgraded Camera Obscura as they face terrifying encounters with wraiths. While immersing themselves in the enhanced graphics and sound, fans will try some of the new features implemented, such as holding Mayu’s hand.

Fans can now pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, the Digital Soundtrack and Digital Art Book, as well as the Digital Deluxe Bonus Set featuring the Deluxe Charm and costumes for Mio and Mayu*. A Digital Deluxe Upgrade is also available separately. Players who purchase a physical or digital version of the game before 25th March 2026 will receive the following early purchase bonuses: Wraith Charm, Peony Hair Ornament (Red)/Peony Hair Ornament (Blue), and Kimono (Red)/Kimono (Black).

Players who digitally pre-order the game before 12th March 2026 will receive the following: Spirit Charm, Cat Ears (White)/Cat Ears (Black), as well as the costumes Crimson Butterfly – Mio (Original)/Crimson Butterfly – Mayu (Original), inspired by outfits from the original game.

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is scheduled to release on 12th March 2026 on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. The game features Japanese and English voiceovers, with text available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.

*Costumes included: Lace Gloves (White)/Lace Gloves (Black), Japanese Gothic (Left Wing)/Japanese Gothic (Right Wing).

ABOUT FATAL FRAME: CRIMSON BUTTERFLY REMAKE

This title is a full remake of FATAL FRAME/PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly, the second game in the FATAL FRAME/Project Zero series, originally released for PlayStation®2 in 2003. It is a Japanese horror adventure game that begins with twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they visit a stream from their childhood that will soon be submerged by a dam. As Mio reminisces, Mayu is lured away by a crimson butterfly, leading them to a mysterious village that has vanished from all maps—a village of vengeful spirits searching for the twin girls who once escaped their ritual. A village trapped in an endless night. As Mio searches for Mayu and tries to escape, her footsteps unknowingly retrace the village’s tragic past. Deep within the village, they uncover the terrifying truth behind the “forbidden ritual that must never be seen.”

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 is 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 asA.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), KOEI TECMO 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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Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Unleashes the WAAAGH! on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Console players join the carnage later this year with full cross-play across all platforms

Watford, United Kingdom, March 5th, 2026 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element have confirmed that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is racing onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year, bringing its explosive Ork vehicle combat to console for the first time. The engines are already roaring; the guns are already blazing and soon console players will join the WAAAGH!

Already battle-tested on PC and embraced by a growing community of Freeks, the game has smashed its way into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with savage multiplayer carnage, brutal racing modes, and unmistakable Orky chaos. Now, the battlefield expands.

Console players will jump in with the complete Speed Freeks experience from day one, PS5 and Xbox versions will be packed with every update, mode, vehicle and DLC released on PC so far. That also includes the full range of maps, weapons, customization options and the WAAAGH! Paths rewards. It’s the loudest, fastest and most content stacked version on Speed Freeks so far.

A brand-new trailer showcases explosive new footage from the console versions, highlighting chaotic multiplayer Ork battles and brutal races!

Watch the trailer: 

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will support full cross-play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, uniting players in one massive, high-speed warzone of total destruction. No matter the platform, the WAAAGH rides.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a high-octane combat racing game where players pilot Ork-built buggies and recently, added Deffkoptas, through explosive multiplayer mayhem. Combining over-the-top weapons, outrageous Orky energy, and relentless speed, it delivers a unique mix of racing and destruction inspired by the brutal Warhammer universe.

Key Features:

  • Multiple Chaotic Game Modes including Deff Rally, Kill Konvoy and Cusotm Rally
  • Authentic Warhammer 40,000 worlds and vehicles.
  • Real-Time Co-Op Building and community features.
  • The Orkiest Game EVER
  • Fast, Brutal, Kunning Combat
  • Extensive Customization Options
  • A robust creation mode allowing you to build new levels in real time with your friends.

Wishlist now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is also available now on Steam.

In partnership with PM Studios, Wired Productions is proud to announce an exclusive physical retail edition of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks for PlayStation 5, launching later in the year following the games digital release, bringing full throttle Ork vehicle combat to store shelves worldwide.

About GAMES WORKSHOP

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 553 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.       

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 202 5. Speed Freeks, the Speed Freeks logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

About Caged Element
Caged Element is a passionate and independent game development studio that specializes in intense vehicular combat titles.  With their previous title GRIP, they unleashed a flurry of speed and chaos upon the gaming world and are excited to extend that experience through SPEED FREEKS.  WAAAGH!

About Wired Productions 
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: KARMA: The Dark World, Tin Hearts, Arcade Paradise and Deliver Us the Moon. Announced upcoming titles are When Sirens Fall Silent, Task Time and BrokenLore: DON’T LIE.  Find @WiredP on YouTube, Discord, and BlueSky.

CHANGE THE GEOPOLITICAL LANDSCAPE OF THE CRAZY 90’S, FOREVER! PAX AMERICANA DLC FOR TURN-BASED GRAND STRATEGY ‘MAESTRO’S COLD WAR 2’ COMING TO STEAM MARCH 19TH

In Maestro’s Cold War 2 Pax Americana DLC, experience an expanded timeline in the years following the Cold War

PARIS, FRANCE, March 5th, 2026| The indie studio Cinetik, known from its popular releaseRise of the White Sun, is proud to announce that thePax Americana DLC for the turn-based grand strategy title Maestro’s Cold War 2 is coming to Steam on March 19th. Experience two sides of the same conflict as you play either the United States, aiming to secure a global order, or the USSR, rewriting history to prevent the fall of the Soviet Union. This latest DLC introduces a new Hubris scale for the U.S., as well as interactive map events. In The War on Terror and The War on Drugs, players can investigate drug cartels and terrorist cells before they grow into catastrophic threats.

A New World After The Cold War 
Maestro’s Cold War 2 let players relive the longest arms-race standoff in history. Now, following the highly positively reviewed base game, the PAX Americana DLC features four all-new scenarios. Experience new historically defining moments of the 1990s throughout the early 2000s, such as the Y2K Scare, the First Gulf War, and more.

Rewrite the 21st Century
Play to reshape the world however you’d like at the turn of the modern era. Earn more prestige points than your rival nation to name yourself the dominant global superpower. Each turn, spend your monthly budget wisely by taking actions in other nations on an interactive map. Offer military and economic aid to improve relations with other countries. Eventually, attempt to sign trade deals and or defence treaties to earn prestige points and further strengthen and consolidate your bloc. Countries within your sphere of influence offer double prestige gains and losses, so be sure to keep them close. Perform subversions to divert attention or attempt to overthrow other nations led by rival governments. However, act strategically, as any perceived threat can raise your DEFCON meter and risk a nuclear showdown. 

Multiple Playstyles and Achievements
Maestro’s Cold War 2 and Pax Americana offer a variety of ways to play. Jump into smaller, historically focused scenarios, or begin a massive 50-year grand campaign. Compete for global supremacy in online multiplayer. Grab a friend, choose your blocs, and see how your choices play out against one another on the global stage. The DLC also introduces new achievements up for grabs: attempt to carry the Republics into the 21st century, prevent the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and many more. 

Full Gameplay Features

  • New DLC Content: Adds a U.S. Hubris Scale and new interactive map events
  • Play as the USA or USSR: Play as your global superpower of choice, each featuring its own regional alliances and nuclear tensions
  • Prestige Point-System: Compete to expand your global influence through managing diplomatic relations, military resources, and more
  • Dynamic World Events: Follow historical outcomes faithfully, or select alternate paths
  • Multiple Playstyles and Achievements: Choose from scenario-based or grand campaigns, enjoy online multiplayer, and collect new achievements. 

Go ahead and try Maestro’s Cold War 2, now on Steam, and be sure to add the Pax Americana DLC to your wishlist. To learn more about Cinetik and their other games, visit the studio’s official website.

About Maestro Cinetik:

Maestro Cinetik is a punk-rock solo developer crafting deep historical strategy games about power, ideology, and the dangerous people who shape history.

ANSWER PORT WAKE’S CALL! SABER INTERACTIVE’S DOCKED IS OUT NOW

Control mighty machinery, lead your dock’s operations, and save the family business today on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. March 5, 2026 – It’s time to clock in for your first shift! Saber Interactive is excited to announce that Docked, the realistic port simulation game, is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Step in as Port Wake’s operations manager and immerse yourself in the life of a longshoreman as you operate a fleet of heavy industrial vehicles, establish logistical chains and complete jobs to expand the business.

For a peek at what life on the docks is all about, check out the recent “Life on the Docks” trailer set to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” – and see if you have what it takes to keep Port Wake running today!

The Standard Edition of Docked is available on all platforms today for 29.99 USD/EUR (24.99 GBP). Players who opt for the Deluxe Edition for 39.99 USD/EUR (34.00 GBP) will get the full base game plus the Premium Terminal Tractor as a day-one unlock, as well as the “New Horizonsexpansion pack, which includes two post-launch DLCs featuring new machines, jobs and more.

Every minute counts – the future of Port Wake is in your hands!

Key Game Features

  • Port Wake Calls: From ship to crane to truck and beyond, every job is a vital piece of the business. Manage operations and vehicles, take on important contracts, and make high-priority cargo runs to fulfill your commitments. When wear and tear drags your equipment down, execute repairs under strict deadlines to keep the port moving.
  • Operate Powerful Machinery: Take command of a fleet of real-life machines expertly engineered with the raw power and precise handling to get the job done, from colossal ship-to-shore cranes to sturdy, heavy-duty tractors and more. Tighten ropes, position materials, optimize weight distribution, navigate delicate cargo, and gain a firsthand understanding of what it means to work a dock.
  • Earn, Invest & Expand: Revitalize Port Wake one crane at a time. Every job you take earns cash to invest in new and more powerful machinery. Sign contracts to create new logistical chains and build up resources, purchase lots to store vehicles, upgrade fuel and power supplies, and conquer new milestones to save and expand the family business.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Cozy Citybuilder Hearth and Hamlet Set to Release April Demo After Surging Steam Charts

With its relaxed vibes and charming aesthetic, Hearth and Hamlet has warmed the hearts of thousands of players within its first month of listing on Steam, building up momentum to its demo release alongside Steam’s Medieval Fest.

[March 5th 2026]: Hearth and Hamlet is a cozy incremental citybuilder with a warm pixel art aesthetic, bringing players all the way from a single campfire in the woods to a bustling civilization. Oversee your massive fantasy kingdom, drafting laws and setting policies to keep everything humming and efficient whilst you lead your society into expansion and prosperity!

Hearth and Hamlet sees players assigning their growing population of workers to gather resources, before transitioning into constructing shops, town-halls, barracks, banks, and magic academies. Discover strange lands across the waters and set and oversee policies of trade and diplomacy to acquire exotic resources and mystical artefacts. All the while, players manage citizens’ happiness for production bonuses, and recruit soldiers and guardsman to protect your civilization from dangerous animals and raiders. 

The game’s magical energy and citybuilder charm have seen it surge the charts in its first month listed on Steam, and is set to release a demo alongside the Steam Medieval Fest on April 20th.

Key features of Hearth and Hamlet include:

  • Heartwarming Pixel Graphics. Set in a landscape of woods, streams and mountains, complete with deer and the rabbits grazing, Hearth and Hamlet is lovingly rendered in a cozy, pixel art style. 
  • Satisfying Incremental Growth. Enjoy the quiet tranquility of humble beginnings, all the way up to the busy bustle of the castle, the city, and the kingdom! Players can assign workers, maximize happiness, and set societal policies to create their perfect civilization.
  • Unfolding Scope. Players can research new technologies and policies to open new doors at every turn. Form civil defense infrastructure, educational and religious institutions. House the nobility in luxurious mansions. Unlock the secrets of alchemy to turn the entire economy on its head.

Hearth and Hamlet is available to wishlist now on Steam, and will be releasing a demo alongside the Steam Medieval Fest on April 20th. 

About Runic Forge

Campaign Cooperative is an indie marketing firm and game publisher based in the UK, with years of experience running successful marketing and crowdfunding campaigns for up-and-coming indie titles. Runic Forge is their publishing label. Hearth and Hamlet, a cozy incremental citybuilder, is their first major release as a publisher.

About Hearth and Hamlet
The first major release of indie publisher Runic Forge, Hearth and Hamlet is a cozy incremental citybuilder that takes players from a mere campfire in the woods to a bustling civilization, spanning the land and seas.

GREEDFALL: THE DYING WORLD MUCH MORE THAN A STORY – AN EPIC TO BE WRITTEN

Lesquin, France, March 5, 2026 – NACON and Spiders studio are pleased to unveil the plot of GreedFall: The Dying World with a new trailer. Players will be able to explore the continent of Gacane starting March 10 on PC and March 12 on consoles.  

Watch the new GreedFall: The Dying Worldstory trailer:

Taking place three years before the events of the first opus, this new adventure has players embody a native of the island of Teer Fradee, forcibly torn from their homeland and taken to the continent of Gacane. This old world, the cradle of the colonists, is plagued by desolation, ravaged by a mysterious epidemic named the Malichor, and torn apart by the ambitions of rival factions.

The player’s objective is clear: to regain their freedom and return to their island. But caught in the heart of a much larger conspiracy, the fate of their people and that of the entire continent will quickly be at stake. Between conflicts and alliances, every choice has an impact on the course of the story. Diplomacy, cunning, or force are all tools at the player’s disposal to thwart traps and overcome challenges.

Will the player be able to survive the conflicts, the disease, and the ambition of an even more dangerous man?

GreedFall: The Dying Worldis currently available in early access on PC (Steam), and will launch in its definitive version on PC on 10 March and on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on 12 March 2026.

Find all NACON games and accessories at nacongaming.com

About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.nacongaming.com
 
About Spiders
The development studio Spiders was created in 2008 and specialises in the development of RPGs in original universes (e.g. Bound by Flame, The Technomancer and Steelrising). GreedFall released in 2019 to critical acclaim and commercial success.

Peregrino: Isometric Gothic Survival Launching March 6

Peregrino is a dark isometric survival adventure where you explore a cursed forest by day and manage your caravan by night. Gather resources, hunt deadly creatures, upgrade your caravan, care for your companions, and lead them through the vast wilderness in search of New Eden.

Every decision carries weight in this unforgiving gothic world. Master a brutal economy of scarce resources where tactical preparation is your only lifeline against the unknown. Featuring a haunting 19th-century aesthetic and deep management mechanics, Peregrino challenges you to balance faith and steel to survive the dawn.

Steam Store Page – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3268150/Peregrino/

Key Features:

  • Survival Strategy: Scavenge, hunt, and craft essential tools to endure a journey through a cursed forest where every resource is a lifeline.
  • Gruesome and Mysterious Encounters: Face twisted creatures and mystical threats that test your tactical preparation and your ability to survive the unknown.
  • Spiritual Odyssey: Find and guide lost pilgrims scattered throughout the “land in-between,” assisting them in their personal quests for meaning amidst the darkness.
  • The Caravan: Manage your central base of operations. Craft vital items, upgrade your equipment, and prepare for the next day’s journey from the safety of your campfire.
  • Strategic Risk & Reward: Navigate the forest with care, manage limited inventory, and decide which resources are worth keeping or transforming into essential tools.
  • Haunting Gothic Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a handcrafted world inspired by 19th-century gothic horror and dark religious folklore.

About Inverge Studios

Inverge Studios is an independent game developer based in Valencia, Spain. Passionate about crafting visually distinct and emotionally resonant experiences, the team previously released Creatures of Ava (2024) in partnership with 11 bit studios, and Effie (2019).