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NTE: Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Launches Today

Embark on a thrilling new tabletop-inspired RPG adventure in the new update, available now on all platforms

BEIJING, China (July 8, 2026) | NTE (Neverness to Everness) has been updated to Version 1.2. “999 Nights” on all platforms, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Samsung Galaxy Store.

A New Adventure Has Begun
In 999 Nights, the Appraiser and their friends are whisked away to a fantasy realm: the Warren Continent. It’s home to Fuzzy Village, built by whimsical little creatures called Fuzzies – and it has a dragon problem. The party’s quest: to help the villagers protect their home and slay the evil creature.

In this story, a four-member party consisting of the Appraiser, Mint, Iroi, and Shinku sets out from Fuzzy Village for the grassy plains of Warren. From the plains, they venture into distinct regions – volcano, ice field, and lakelands – battling different monsters along the way before finally reaching the Dragon Keep, where they will challenge the evil Crimson Dragon.

On the Warren Continent, each member of the four-person party has their own class. Defeating monsters earns EXP to level up your characters and boost their combat power, with a chance to receive gear and other kinds of items you can trade at the shop.

New Limited boards: “Before the Dawn” and “The Lifeline”
In Version 1.2, Scarborough Fair will run two Limited Boards in sequence: “Before the Dawn” and “The Lifeline”. Roll on them to obtain the limited S-class characters Shinku and Iroi, respectively.

“Before the Dawn” July 8 – 29
Shinku can come across as hard to approach on a day-to-day basis. But when she’s out on a mission, she proves herself dependable far beyond her years. Always the first to charge into danger and shield her teammates, this awkward dragon girl protects the people she cares about. As for social skills…well, she might need a little more time to find her footing there.

Shinku’s Basic Attack unleashes a string of up to five consecutive martial arts attacks that deal Cosmos damage, with careful attack management triggering a variant of her Basic Attack and building up her Defiant Spirit gauge, which lets Shinku enter her Rampage form. Shinku’s ultimate attack then sees her spend all of her Defiant Spirit to enter the Surging Crimson state, launching a multi-stage attack for massive Cosmos damage to the unlucky target.

“The Life Line” July 29 – Aug 19
Warm and approachable, Iroi puts people at ease the moment they meet her, earning their trust before they even realize it. Every pattern of her behavior lines up exactly with what people expect of a “perfectly normal girl”.

Iroi’s Basic Attack is Collaboration, where she summons her lambs for a string of up to five consecutive attacks that deal Anima damage, building Imagination on each hit. Hold Basic Attack and Iroi spends Imagination to charge up, unleashing up to three attacks based on her charge level. Meanwhile, Iroi’s Ultimate sees the gates of dreams swing open. If her Imagination hasn’t reached the required threshold, she opens the Dream of the Horned Gate, providing continuous healing to the whole team. If her Imagination has reached the threshold, she opens the Dream of the Ivory Gate instead, continuously damaging all enemies caught inside.

The Draco
Alongside the new characters, a brand-new vehicle pulls up to meet Appraisers: the Draco. The Draco is a ride that breaks all the rules. Structurally, it’s nothing like a traditional motorcycle – it can strafe sideways, and while riding, your Appraiser can even make the whole frame lift clear off the ground! Aside from the player character, Shinku can also ride the Draco, too – with the bike taking on a unique appearance while she wears her “Dragonhunter” outfit

New Event: Shadow-n-Seek
In Shadow-n-Seek, Appraisers take on the role of Hiders or Hunters in a game of hide-and-seek across Clement Academy. When a match starts, each Hider gets a random set of three objects from around campus and can transform into any one of them at any time, blending in while the Hunters comb the grounds.

Hiders can also plant a decoy at a given spot to fool the Hunters, while Hunters have a scan skill that can detect nearby Hiders and decoys. If the Hunters take down every Hider with their attacks before the time runs out, they win. On the flip side, if enough Hiders survive to the end, or every Hunter gets eliminated, the Hiders take the match.

New Event: Going, Going, Gone!
In “Going, Going, Gone!”, you’ll head to the auction house alongside other Appraisers, relying on your own keen eye – or a little help from your companions – to win valuable collectibles when the gavel falls!

In this mode, Appraisers can invite character companions to join them at the auction, and each one lends a hand in a different way. Every lot up for auction differs in type (value, size, etc), with your companions revealing clues and helping you judge exactly when to make your move.

…And there’s more!
More new mechanics are available in Version 1.2, including Riichi Mahjong, Decor Blueprint, brand new Sea Angler, and more! Details can be found in-game or via NTE’s official social media channels:

Gifts Galore!
As ever, a new update also brings new rewards for players. Here’s a look at what’s available for redemption:

About NTE
NTE is an ambitious and unique online RPG that takes place in the city of Hethereau — a vast, seamless open world rendered with the power of Unreal Engine 5, where humans co-exist with supernatural anomalies. Players will control a range of vibrant and dynamic characters, each with their own unique personalities and abilities, to explore the city and investigate these anomalies in episodic comedy-drama storylines.

Aside from the core story and RPG gameplay, players will also be able to take part in an ever-expanding roster of activities, including collecting, modding, and racing sports cars, buying and designing their own chic city getaways, and even running a business. Whatever you choose to do with your time in Hethereau, the experience will always be immersive, absorbing, and never-ending.

NTE is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. More information is available via the NTE website.

About Perfect World Games
Perfect World Games is a global gaming company specializing in game development, operations, and publishing. With a diverse product portfolio across MMO, open-world, action, turn-based, and other genres, the company has expanded its presence on multiple platforms, including PC, mobile, consoles, and VR. Leveraging its industry-leading in-house development capabilities, Perfect World Games is committed to delivering high-quality game content and experiences to players worldwide.

About Hotta Studio
Hotta Studio previously developed the globally released open-world game Tower of Fantasy. Tower of Fantasy features a light sci-fi art style with anime aesthetics, and was created with Unreal Engine 4, providing players worldwide with a rich and diverse open-world gaming experience.

High seas first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament sets sail on July 30th

Embark on an immersive, digitally scanned replica of a 6,000 ton ocean liner full of nautical nightmares!

Pangyo, South Korea – July 8th, 2026 – Indie developer Influsion Inc. are proud to reveal that their upcoming first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament is launching on Steam July 30th. Set aboard a mysterious derelict cruise liner teetering on the edge of ruin, players must survive unspeakable horrors as they search for a means of escape. You can catch a glimpse of its nautical nightmares in the release date trailer below:

SENARA: The Sacrament puts players in the role of a new recruit of a religious organization with a massive 6,000-ton ship: the Senara. Upon setting sail you wake up to find the crew missing, while unspeakably horrors roam its steel corridors. Hidden cult rituals, forbidden truths, and survivors with their own agendas await you in the darkness. In a place where blind faith and salvation intertwine, you’ll be forced to make choices that go far beyond survival.

Hearkening back to classic survival horror design, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a massive escape room where you must solve puzzles and use limited resources to your advantage if you’re to get out alive. In order to get out of the Senara alive, you’ll have to ration your resources, make use of stealth, and make difficult decisions regarding when to fight or flee. Explore the complex, intertwined corridors of this structure based on a real ship, uncover hidden passages, and gather clues to find the key to your escape.

This unholy tale is open to interpretation with snippets of truth scattered across documents, objects, and conversations between characters. Depending on what you believe and how you interpret the clues, the story can unfold in entirely different directions. With multiple endings based on your choices, your decisions affect not only your escape but also the fate of the Senara and what truth comes to light.

Using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Unity HDRP pipelines, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a scan of a real-life documentary-level accuracy 6,000-ton ship. This precise reality reconstruction naturally adds an ultra immersive, uncanny playspace for players to get lost in.

SENARA: The Sacrament hearkens back to the golden age of survival horror, but with a modern twist,” said No-Jin Kwak, Director at Influsion Inc. “It retains the item scarcity, puzzles, and freeform exploration of the genre’s best entries, now enhanced with a state-of-the-art recreation of real ocean liner. We believe this adds a deliberately uncanny layer to its oppressive atmosphere, offering untold immersion to its nightmarish tale of high seas horror.”

About Influsion Inc: 
Influsion Inc. first launched the Stormborne series on mobile, capturing a console-like feel. With mobile shifting towards casual and ad-driven content, we realized our strengths were not fully utilized. In this time, Influsion conducted R&D on digital twins for industrial and marine training, consistently earning recognition from educational and research institutions for its ability to create highly accurate virtual environments. This has led to a focus on becoming a leading studio in the global premium horror game market, specializing in creating high-quality and immersive horror experiences. Infusion is currently working on the single-player survival horror adventure SENARA: The Sacrament and the co-op survival horror game SAVE, currently available on Steam Early Access.

FIND YOUR PIGEON SOULMATE THIS SUMMER

Pigeon: A Love Story arrives 6th August for PC and mobile.

LONDON, UK – The wait is nearly over! Wristwork and Tiny Dragon’s needle-in-a-haystack simulator, Pigeon: A Love Story, will officially launch on August 6th, 2026 on Steam, iOS and Android!

Pigeon was an official selection earlier this year at London Games Festival and A MAZE Berlin, and will launch as part of the Tiny Teams festival, run by Yogscast Games, which celebrates small studios making big games! 

Five Life-Sized Cities, Millions of Birds, One Soulmate

Forget Love Island, THIS is unmissable romance of the summer! Get ready to search for your soulmate pigeon, solo or with a friend, across five huge, life-sized cities, filled with a true-to-life number of pigeons. The full launch lineup includes London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Tokyo.

Each city will have notable landmarks to discover, rooftops to land on, and millions of pigeons to try and woo as you search for your true love rock dove.

Playable Today: The v1.1 “Rooftop” Demo Update

While players wait for the launch, the updated Steam demo (v1.1) can be enjoyed right now! Responding directly to player feedback asking for an opportunity to rest their wings, Wristwork has implemented a brand-new rooftop landing mechanic

Players can now land on specific rooftops across the London demo map. Far from just a cosmetic feature, this update introduces a new exploration layer, actively encouraging players to seek out and discover every secret landing zone hidden across the urban skylines.

The updated demo is available to download for free right now, and players can wishlist Pigeon: A Love Story ahead of its August 6th launch via the Steam Page.

About Tiny Dragon:

Founded in 2024, Tiny Dragon is a boutique, independent marketing agency and video game publisher based in London and Montreal. Driven by curiosity, care, and commitment, Tiny Dragon specialises in helping exceptional, unique indie titles navigate the modern landscape to find their ultimate audiences. For more information, visit www.tinydragongames.com.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Developer: Ubisoft Singapore
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (Reviewed), PC
Release Date: July 9, 2026
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Thirteen years ago Ubisoft released an Assassin’s Creed game that was remembered more for one of its secondary focuses rather than its primary focus of furthering the franchise’s plot between assassins and templars and the strange supernatural elements surrounding them. Instead, the main focus many fans took from the game was the fact that it delivered perhaps one of, if not the best, pirate games at the time, delivering ocean-based combat, cannonfire exchanges, and boarding followed by slaying captains for their treasures, unlike anything fans of the genre could have hoped for. Since then, no game has managed to capture that level of pirate enjoyment despite some attempts from Microsoft at a more cartoonish version and even Ubisoft themselves delivering something of a slimmed down style of pirating in Skull & Bones.

Now though, after being one of the worst kept secrets in the industry for quite some time, Ubisoft has finally decided it is time to give fans what they have been hoping for, a complete remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Now sporting the new name of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, supported by a new graphics engine, reworked and expanded storyline, and modernization efforts, is this still the same game pirate fans loved but even better?

Story

Just like with the original release, players will follow the story of Edward Kenway, a pirate that is seeking to make himself a fortune in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy and return to his homeland a rich man capable of living a life of luxury once everything is said and done. Unfortunately for him, the pirate ship he’s working on comes afoul of a fleet of British vessels and the ensuing chaos results in the sinking of all ships. Kenway manages to survive and make his way ashore only to find that an Assassin carrying a unique artifact has also washed ashore. After a brief back and forth and eventual killing of the wounded Assassin, Edward assumes his identity only to find himself embroiled in the feud between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order, since the man whose identity he stole was a traitor defecting to the Templars.

Ultimately discovered, Kenway manages to lead a prisoner’s rebellion on a small fleet of ships and take control of a ship as its captain, naming it the Jackdaw and sailing for Nassau to meet his fellow pirates as they seek to form a new fleet of free men, eager to take the riches of the Caribbean for themselves and sharing a chunk of the pie, including famous names such as Blackbeard and James Kidd. From then on, Kenway seeks to set his sights on the mystical sounding Observatory, an ancient relic rumored to be able to spy on anyone. Knowing that this item will be of immense value and the many parties of particular wealth seeking to obtain it, it sends Edward’s pirate senses a tingle that the object will fetch an insane value if he can locate it first, even if it means joining some unsavory sorts along the way. Though considering the company that Kenway already keeps, that’s not saying much.

In many ways Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced remains almost the same throughout a large portion of the first half of the game as the core storyline is mostly unchanged. The only significant change is the fact that all “real world” segments of the game have been removed and the only hint that players are even inside of the Animus are glitched videos players can trigger and track down through exploration. This is a large improvement overall since while Black Flag always did have a place in the grander storyline, it also felt the most isolated as well, meaning simply removing these sequences do nothing to harm the game and if anything improve it immensely as it keeps the pace flowing at a steady and enjoyable rate. It is interesting to note that there are now “What If” scenarios that can be triggered in certain locations thanks to the Animus that act as if different events had played out for Kenway, a brand new inclusion to the story.

Another addition to the story are a number of expanded missions including side missions that help provide more world context, entirely new characters that can and will join Kenway’s crew and have some wonderfully rough personalities making them fit in perfectly with a rough and tumble pirate crew and while we won’t spoil who, a certain girl happens to be one of the best of them all. It is also worth noting that extra story content has been added for Blackbeard and even Bonnet, helping to further expand some of the greater pirate names that surrounded Kenway on his journey through the Caribbean. Unfortunately the title does not feature any of the extended DLC “Freedom Cry” from the original game but the addition of extra main story content, expanded side-quests, and even post-game content help make up for it, especially if this happens to be the player’s first time through Kenway’s pirate adventure since they can get to experience the great highs and the devastating lows that come from living a life of greed without fear of potential consequences.

Gameplay

Now while the storyline is mostly intact with expanded content, the gameplay has been given almost an entire overhaul across the board with some of the biggest elements involving the game’s melee combat, stealth system, and of course, ship combat. One of the key aspects that Ubisoft avoided with Black Flag Resynced was making it another “RPG” with numbers going up upon every little bit of gear. Yes, players will be able to purchase or upgrade their standard sword and pistol combo through shops or quest rewards and even upgrade Kenway’s various pouches and health by hunting down specific animals and skinning them, but the core combat is all about rhythm and reflex. 

Any time players enter a melee against a soldier of any kind or even just another pirate they will be able to perform light and heavy attacks, block, and of course parry. Players can even parry an enemy and leave them wide open for an instant execution. Every enemy is shown to have a certain “guard” meter that when depleted will either leave them wide open for a combo attack or finisher. Red glowing attacks must be dodged at all costs though since they cannot be blocked. Interestingly enough, players have a number of useful tools on hand very quickly, with many tools and tricks arriving far earlier in the game. FOr example, players can sweep a foe’s legs out from under them with a kick and execute them, duse a rope dart to tug them in for a heavy blow or even hang them from above in a stealth takedown, or straight up whip out one of Kenway’s pistols and fire a barrage of bullets into enemies, slaying them outright or stunning them for a finisher.

This creates something of a dance of death and avoids the annoyance of having to chip away at enemy health. In fact, regarding stealth takedowns with the player’s hidden blade, any assassination is an instant kill no matter what. Bigger foes go down the same as a small one and double assassinations are immediately available. This means players can drop down into a large guard unit with a double assassination, pop a smoke bomb, and assassinate every coughing guard in the group before the smoke clears, leaving nothing but bodies in their wake.This is also helped immensely by the fact that players can actually crouch now whenever they want, something that was absent in the original game and make sneaking quite a bit easier.

Another major change is the fact that tailing missions or eavesdropping missions no longer are instant failures should the player be caught, something that is a massive improvement over the original game as it felt overly punishing at times, especially in regards to a certain swamp mission. Now instead players will need to either go in swords flashing or find an alternate route into a fortress or to obtain the information they need rather than finding out the information through simple eavesdropping or following a target. While some purists may find this lack of a failure state a problem, the annoyance factor far outweighs the new ability to brute force an objective if need be. Especially since those who still want to play stealthily can still easily do so.

The naval combat in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced feels just as impressive as the day we left it and even more so thanks to the fact that every aspect of sea exploration and combat has been improved. Nearly every weapon on the Jackdaw now has unlockable alternate fire modes such as “Heated Shots” from the broadside cannons that can set ships ablaze, enhanced Mortars, and more. As mentioned earlier, the recruitable Ship Officers provide the Jackdaw with special abilities as well once they join the crew such as increased ramming speed, better bracing efficiency, and more. Players can still battle ships and choose to scuttle them for minor rewards or board them and fight until they surrender for everything aboard.

It isn’t just other ships players will need to worry about on the waves either as the weather system has also been given a complete overhaul. While various things such as rogue waves and the occasional water spout were an issue before, these situations arrive far more often and look absolutely incredible in Black Flag Resynced. Players will notice the wind getting rougher, the Jackdaw slightly harder to control accurately, all before the rain starts pouring and lightning strikes can batter the ship, damaging it, all while hurricane style water spouts can spring up as well, making even a quiet voyage a potentially dangerous one if players leave port unprepared.

Audio & Visuals

Utilizing the ever upgraded Ubisoft Anvil engine, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is practically transformed in parts of the Carribean, seeing large locations now look extremely detailed and lush with vegetation where it was rather lacking before. The character models have all been given a rework and look as impressive as one would hope for a modern day game, all while retaining the same style of artistic impression that the original game had, meaning fans can still enjoy the same rough looking crew and gang of pirates Kenway associates with, only with more details and a bit of a glow-up. As for the seas, the oceans are just wonderful. Sailing along in shining blue waves in the day is gorgeous and watching whales breaching the surface as players travel along has never looked better. Underwater segments are also incredible looking as the coral and diving bell make every wreck and hunting expedition look outstanding, making this a true showcase of what Ubisoft can do when they put their minds to it.

The voice work throughout the game is also handled exceptionally well and players will be glad to hear that alongside the various bits of background music through missions and exploration on foot, the game not only sees the return of all of the classic sea shanties that players have come to know and love but the addition of many more to track down across the land. To top that off, players can now even cycle through the songs while sailing, giving their crew an order on what song they’d like them to sing next rather than hope they pick a favorite.

Overall

It took over a decade but fans can finally enjoy Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced in a way that far outpaces the classic in practically every way. While some story segments have been removed and it does lose a bit of its placing within the grander storyline as a result, the more self-contained elements of Kenway’s journey are expanded alongside modernized and refined combat both on foot and on ship. Combine this with a massive graphical overhaul and the fact that players no longer are forced into instant fail stealth missions and this pirate game has more to love and then some, though die-hard fans may be a bit annoyed at certain missing elements or stricter restrictions that were previously in place.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

PAW Patrol: Dino World launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this October

Outright Games, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, has announced  that PAW Patrol: Dino World will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 2, 2026, bringing the  prehistoric adventure to the platform with enhanced visuals for an even more immersive gameplay experience.

In PAW Patrol: Dino World, launching on July 31, 2026, to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, players join Chase, Marshall, Skye and more fan-favourite pups on Dino Island in an all-new story-driven adventure inspired by season 13 of PAW Patrol and the upcoming PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. Players explore various regions, complete rescue missions and help prehistoric friends in need through accessible, family-friendly gameplay designed for young audiences.

Across the island, players restore balance to environments affected by Mayor Humdinger’s actions, including a vibrant Jungle region where they replant Plumvines, clean up pollution, repair bridges and rescue stranded dinosaurs as the world gradually returns to life.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will feature a range of technical and visual upgrades, including improved textures and graphics, increased foliage and map decoration density, extended draw distance and enhanced visual effects. It will also support local co-op and GameShare, allowing players to experience Dino Island together in new ways.

PAW Patrol: Dino World launches in Australia and New Zealand on  18th September, on Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5,  and October 2, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2.

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 46th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Nickelodeon is a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY).

Explore the Terrifying Dreamscape Realm in Running With Scissors’ New Flesh & Wire Trailer

Get a first glimpse at the nightmares lurking with Angel in this POSTAL franchise spinoff

Running With Scissors, developer of the infamous POSTAL series played by millions, today unleashes a new trailer for Flesh & Wire, a dark and violent return to POSTAL’soriginal theme and setting

Feast your eyes on this first look at the antiheroine’s feline companion and otherworldly creatures lurking in a nightmare world brimming with secrets.

Meet Angel, a normal college student with her whole life ahead of her, and Solomon, her loyal sphynx cat. In a sudden muzzle flash of horrific violence, the two find themselves swept up in a waking nightmare of blood, conspiracy, and retribution.  Pursue all-consuming vengeance as the duo seeks answers, no matter the cost. Go on a bloody tear, crossing paths with law enforcement, the National Guard, and a sinister cult that will stop at nothing to prevent Angel from finding the truth – and how it all connects to franchise protagonist the Postal Dude.

Getting revenge on the Postal Dude won’t be easy. Beyond the armies standing in her way, Angel has to deal with her own darkness – inner demons born out of an act of wanton carnage that upended her life.  Press forward through real-world enemies and into the Dreamscape, where locations like the Megachurch turn into a new world shaped by fear and rage. Within the Megachurch’s Dreamscape location known as Deception, ungodly bosses like the Heavy lie dormant, festering with anguish and terror.

“Angel is the first time we’ve introduced a new protagonist to the POSTAL series, and she’s already resonating with both new and long-time fans,” said Vince Desi, founder of Running With Scissors. “Her story taps into the darkness that characterized the first game in the series, and today’s new trailer gives our community a first look at Angel’s feline companion, and the atrocities awaiting
in Dreamscape.”

Flesh & Wire will be launching on PC via Steam, GOG, and PlayStation 5 in 2027. For more on Running With Scissors and the POSTAL universe, check out the official website, and follow Running With Scissors on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Discord.

About Running With Scissors

Founded in 1996 and still defiantly independent in Tucson, Arizona, Running With Scissors makes the games your mom warned you about. Best known for the long-running POSTAL series—an unapologetic blend of dark satire, slapstick ultraviolence, and free-speech mischief—RWS has steered the franchise through bans, cult fandom, a Hollywood adaptation, and more than two decades of community-driven mayhem. With a mantra of “pure, politically incorrect entertainment,” the studio continues to self-publish on PC and consoles, stream weekly dev shows, and license fresh spins on the POSTAL Universe. 

Online Fantasy ARPG Farever’s Nightling Invasion Content Update Launches July 15

Battle the forces of darkness through demonic Rifts and explore a new region in Farever’s first major Early Access update

BORDEAUX, France – July 7, 2026 – The first major update for Farever, the online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world from developer Shiro Games, launches Wednesday, July 15, on PC via Steam Early Access. ‘The Nightling Invasion’ introduces all-new mechanics, daunting challenges, and a treacherous area to explore.

The mystical world of Siagarta needs heroes now more than ever. Mysterious portals known as Rifts manifest all across the land, creating pathways to the demon-infested realm of Niflel. Assemble a daring party, don the best gear, then venture into the Rifts to survive increasingly challenging waves of demonic enemies from beyond the veil.

Join groups of up to 15+ players to take on Farever’snew world events and battle minor, major, and primordial terrors. Earn Demonic Souls to exchange for exclusive rewards like exclusive mounts, fearsome weapons, and powerful runes.

Once the trials beyond the rifts have settled, explore Ramburg, home to the forbidding stronghold of the Crimson Rams. Navigate the Lower City, meeting the monks, zealots, soldiers, and inquisitors who reside within. 

Dash across rooftops and through secret passageways to unearth the secrets of Ramburg and its terrifying High Inquisitor Chakram, located in the grand Cathedral. Conquer two new dungeons with one of Farever’s four starting classes, and power up to a new level cap of 25.

“The Nightling Invasion is a massive addition to Farever, with a new region, new dungeons, world events, and so much more,” said Quentin Lapeyre, Game Director. “Our team will only continue to expand the magic-infused world of Siagarta, so look forward to even more depth, formidable challenges, and ambitious updates throughout 2026!”

Farever is available now in Early Access on PC via Steam for $19.99 and English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support. For more information, follow Farever on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram, and follow Shiro Games on Bluesky.  

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Its popular Viking strategy game Northgard released on Steam in 2018, and sold more than five million units. Wartales, its tactical RPG set in an alternate medieval world, has sold more than a million units since its release in April 2023.  

Shiro Games released two titles into early access in 2026 after each game acquired hundreds of thousands of wishlists, the online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world Farever, and the space exploration and building game SpaceCraft. Shiro Games has two unreleased titles in production, its ruthless survival FPS and top 100 wishlisted unreleased game Frostrail, and its city-building auto-battler Northgard Battlegrounds being developed by Funday Games.

For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.

IllFonic Reveals New ‘Halloween: The Game’ Map ‘Orange Grove Estates’, Physical Edition Pre-Orders Start Today

Physical Standard and Limited Collector’s Editions bring the terror of Haddonfield to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, starting at $39.99

Lakewood, CO – July 7, 2026 – The physical editions for Halloween: The Game, the upcoming asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, have been revealed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, launching on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. In partnership with Nighthawk Interactive physical pre-orders begin today: the Standard Edition will be available for MSRP $39.99, while the Limited Collector’s Edition will be available for MSRP $149.99.

The Halloween: The Game Standard Edition will include a copy of the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, an exclusive poster, and advance access to the Michael Myers Clown skin and two civilian cosmetics. The Limited Collector’s Edition will include a copy of the game, plus an exclusive Trick or Treat Studios Shape Jump variant action figure, exclusive lenticular art, an exclusive poster, advance access to the Michael Myers Samhain and Clown skins, advance access to the two civilian cosmetics from the Standard edition and two additional civilian cosmetics, and more surprises to be revealed at a later date.

Relive the events of 1978’s Halloween Night as either a civilian trying to protect Haddonfield’s townsfolk from The Shape in 1v4 multiplayer…or take up the knife as Michael Myers himself, stalking victims one by one in either multiplayer or the single-player story mode. Today’s map reveal shows off a new, haunting location: Orange Grove Estates, an upscale neighborhood in one of Haddonfield’s affluent corners. Multi-story houses surround a playground and basketball court, and expansive yards turn every fence and hedge into a fresh hiding (or hunting) ground. The map’s open layout reshapes how players move between structures, opening up new opportunities for collaboration while widening the lines of sight that can give a hero (or The Shape) away. The larger, multi-story homes also introduce precarious upper-floor encounters that every player will need to account for.

Malek Akkad, President of Compass International Pictures, Inc., shares, “We are excited for fans of the original film to see the iconic Wallace and Doyle houses in this new map. Gamers will get to explore the legendary homes and create their own survival tactics. Will they weave through picturesque yards, bushes, and playground equipment as they fight to outsmart the Boogeyman or will they become the Boogeyman.” “Every neighborhood in Halloween: The Game is designed to change how you play, and Orange Grove Estates is our most ambitious map yet,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “The open layout and multi-story homes force players to rethink their every action as it could compromise their line of sight, collaboration, and escape, whether they are playing as a Civilian or Myers.  Players will learn to dip, dodge, and scan surroundings for options to find an escape route. Pairing this map’s reveal with our physical editions felt like the perfect way to celebrate the physical pre-order launch.”

To dig deeper into IllFonic and its titles, visit IllFonic’s official website and follow Halloween: The Game’s official socials on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, and join the official Discord to get the latest news as development continues.

Halloween: The Game physical editions launch on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Pre-order now at major retailers with an MSRP of $39.99 for the Standard Edition and $149.99 for the Limited Collector’s Edition.

ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)

Password: Haddonfield

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About IllFonic

Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Halloween: The Game, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

For more information, visit www.illfonic.com.

About Gun Interactive

Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date. 

Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.

For more information, visit: www.guninteractive.com.

About Compass International Pictures

Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.

For more information, visit www.trancasfilms.com.

About Further Front

Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world.

For more information, visit www.furtherfront.com.

About Nighthawk Interactive

Built by a team of industry veterans, Nighthawk Interactive combines proven experience with the ever-changing needs of modern game development. With a strong focus on publishing, co-publishing, and retail distribution, Nighthawk has built partnerships with some of the biggest brands in entertainment and many talented independent developers to deliver great experiences worldwide.  Visit www.NighthawkInteractive.com for more information.

STAR TREK ONLINE: UNDISCOVERED IS AVAILABLE NOW ON PC 

Return to 2409 in the First Episode of a Reimagined Klingon Arc Featuring Robert Picardo as the Doctor and Lisa LoCicero as Lieutenant Miral ParisUndiscovered Event and Reimagined Deep Space Encounters Available Today

LOS GATOS, Calif. July 7, 2026 – Arc Games and Cryptic Studios today announced that Star Trek Online: Undiscovered, the latest season of the free-to-play Star Trek MMORPG, is now available on PC. Console players can join the adventure on PlayStation and Xbox consoles beginning July 29. This update begins a reimagining of Star Trek Online’s beloved “The Ultimate Klingon” story arc, revisiting the early years of the game and featuring the return of Star Trek: Voyager actors Robert Picardo as the Doctor and Lisa LoCicero as Lieutenant Miral Paris.

Watch the Star Trek Online: Undiscovered Launch Trailer:

More than 16 years after launch, Star Trek Online continues to evolve while honoring the stories that defined the MMORPG’s early years. With Undiscovered, Cryptic Studios revisits one of the game’s most beloved legacy storylines, bringing modern refinements, gameplay improvements, and new experiences to both newcomers and longtime captains.

Originally introduced during Star Trek Online’s early years, “The Ultimate Klingon” has long been regarded as one of the MMORPG’s defining narratives, making its return one of the most significant legacy content updates in the game’s history. By revisiting a storyline with connections to multiple Star Trek series and films, this content update also continues Star Trek Online’s celebrations in the franchise’s ongoing 60th Anniversary.

The latest season also presents a refresh of Deep Space Encounters, now a procedural and repeatable gameplay system that expands opportunities for exploration, progression, and replayability through Sector Space. This feature offers a different combination of objectives, enemies, and environments each time players participate. Captains can unlock account-wide ability boosts, and earn progress toward the season’s event rewards while exploring and defending the final frontier.

Star Trek Online: Undiscovered introduces the following features:

  • New Episode The Kuvah’Magh
    • Return to 2409 and experience the first episode of a reimagining of the fan-favorite arc. Join Starfleet Chief of Security Lieutenant Miral Paris and the Doctor in vying for peace between the Federation and the Klingons, before more sinister forces ruin any hope for peace.
  • New Feature Deep Space Encounters
    • Explore Sector Space like never before in brand-new Deep Space Encounters! Travel the Alpha, Beta, and Delta Quadrants to find unique missions with new objectives, random enemies, and a large variety of environments. Playing Deep Space Encounters will earn bonus Endeavor XP and Daily Event Progress for the new Undiscovered Event!
  • New Event Undiscovered
    • The scheming Klingon Ambassador B’vat must be stopped! Participate in the Undiscovered event by playing the new episode, engaging in Deep Space Encounters, or playing from a selection of Task Force Operations to earn the powerful K’Vort Temporal Flight Deck Raptor. This massive Klingon warship, originally seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Lower Decks, includes the “Hunting Pack Escorts” universal console and “Imperial Pressure” starship trait, as well as a brand-new “Rapid Fire Disruptor Heavy Emitter” Experimental Weapon!

“This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise, and our latest release is one of the many ways we’re celebrating that incredible legacy,” said Thomas Marrone, Executive Producer of Star Trek Online. “With Undiscovered, we’re revisiting a beloved STO story and rebuilding it from the ground up using the tools and skill that we’ve refined over the last 16 years. In addition to looking backward, we’re also looking to the future with the new Deep Space Encounters feature. This new type of content aims to breathe life into the game’s space travel, making players even more immersed in an evolving Star Trek universe.”

Star Trek Online: Undiscovered is available now on PC and launches July 29, 2026, on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. For more information and to play for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com.

ABOUT STAR TREK ONLINE

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Players can forge their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy as a Klingon Warrior, rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird, or carry out daring missions on behalf of the Dominion as a Jem’Hadar soldier. Captains can also explore iconic locations from the Star Trek universe, make contact with new alien species and battle alongside other players in customizable starships. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com.

Developed by Cryptic Studios, Inc. Star Trek Online is licensed by CBS Consumer Products.

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ABOUT CRYPTIC STUDIOS

Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of online games committed to delivering the next level of gameplay. Founded in 2000, the long-running studio is known for bringing popular properties to life with innovative gameplay mechanics to create an engaging and immersive player experience. Its successfully launched titles include Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online. Cryptic Studios is under Arc Games, a leading independent video game publisher of AA and indie games, including premium and live service titles, in North America, Europe and Asia.

ABOUT ARC GAMES

Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games—including premium and live-service titles—across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and Frosthaven. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.

NETMARBLE UNVEILS LATEST PV AND GAME VISUALS FOR SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER: THE SEVEN COLOSSI DURING SPECIAL ONLINE BROADCAST

Special Program Commemorating “ShanFro Day” Featured New Game Details, Character Visuals, and a PV Highlighting Sunraku and Emul’s journey

LOS ANGELES JULY 7, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, today shared new details for its upcoming mobile title, Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi. New information was revealed during a special online broadcast held in celebration of “ShanFro Day,” a fan holiday to honor the Shangri-La Frontier series.

Streamed through the official Shangri-La Frontier anime YouTube channel, the special program featured a variety of content for fans, including updates on the highly anticipated third season of the anime and a dedicated game introduction segment for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi. Popular voice cast members from the anime also appeared to introduce characters and share more about the series.

The broadcast also offered a closer look at Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi that unveiled key visual elements from the title, including highly detailed in-game character models and dynamic skill animations. These newly revealed visuals showed how the world and characters of Shangri-La Frontier are being brought to life in the upcoming mobile title.

The latest promotional video was also revealed during the broadcast that centered on the journey of protagonist Sunraku and his partner Emul.  Battle scenes and a glimpse of an original boss monster were shown, raising anticipation for the game’s unique interpretation of the Shangri-La Frontier universe.

Based on the original IP and hit web novel Shangri-La Frontier, which has surpassed 1 billion cumulative views, follows Rakuro Hizutome, a high school student known for taking on so-called “trash games,” as he enters Shangri-La Frontier, a highly acclaimed virtual reality game regarded as one of the greatest games of all time.

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi faithfully reflects the world of the original IP, inviting players to explore the in-game universe, meet a wide range of companions and NPCs, and challenge distinctive and powerful monsters featured in the original story. The title is currently in development to deliver strategic gameplay through an accessible one-handed, two-character swap battle system. Additional details will be shared in the future.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.