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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – Gameplay

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Adapting a former gacha game to a full JRPG, Rain, a knight of the Kingdom of Grandshelt, witnesses the Earth Crystal be destroyed by a nigh unstoppable enemy and is joined by the powerful but amnesiac Fina in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – Gameplay

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE brings the legendary RPG series into the HD-2D style for the first time, reimagining the opening story arc of FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS as a full-scale console adventure. When the Earth Crystal is shattered by the mysterious Veritas of the Dark, knights Rain and Lasswell embark on a journey alongside the enigmatic Fina to protect the remaining Crystals and uncover the truth behind the growing threat. Their adventure spans a vibrant pixel-art world filled with familiar FINAL FANTASY staples including airships, chocobos, moogles, espers and plenty of secrets to uncover.

Battles combine classic turn-based combat with a strategic Stagger system, rewarding players for exploiting enemy weaknesses to break their defences, gain additional opportunities to attack and unleash powerful Resonance abilities. The Vision system allows legendary FINAL FANTASY heroes such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light to fight alongside your party with their own skills and abilities, opening up extensive possibilities for party customization. Away from the main story, players can seek out Gilgamesh, challenge deadly opponents in the Colosseum, tackle the Chamber of Arms and even face the legendary Ultima Weapon.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
Developer: Square Enix, LANCARSE Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC/Steam
Release Date: 22nd October, 2026
Price: $49.99 USD

Available here – https://www.square-enix.com/finalfantasyresonance/en_US/

Summary:

Recommended – “Final Fantasy Resonance turns a failed gacha into a solid RPG, with great combat and charm, even if its story mostly repeats Brave Exvius beats.”

Check out our review for FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE here!

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JONATHAN BLOW’S LATEST PUZZLE ADVENTURE, ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR, LAUNCHES TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM WITH NEW ACCOLADES TRAILER 

Arc Games and Thekla Partner with PM Studios to Bring Physical Editions to PlayStation 5® and Nintendo Switch 2™ in 2027!

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 22, 2026 – On October 8, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. launched Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure led by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). Order of the Sinking Star has been met with critical and player acclaim, with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating across over 2,500 reviews on Steam, impressive scores on Metacritic and OpenCritic, and nominations for “Best Indie Game” and “PC Game of the Year’ as part of the Golden Joystick Awards!

Play Order of the Sinking Star on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 now! Pre-order the Physical Editions today! 

Following its acclaimed launch, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. are proud to announce a partnership with PM Studios®, a trusted leader in physical game publishing with a reputation for bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players and collectors worldwide. Together, the companies will bring physical editions of Order of the Sinking Star to PlayStation® 5 ($34.99) and Nintendo Switch™ 2 ($49.99) in 2027. You can find additional details in the news post here, and pre-orders for the physical editions will be available later today at select retailers!

With over 2,500 user reviews on Steam, a score of 83 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic, and multiple 10/10s, it’s clear players are mesmerized by Order of the Sinking Star’s mind-bending puzzles, intriguing storyline, and non-linear, epic world to explore. Reviewers have called it a “masterpiece,” “the puzzle game of the generation,” and even “The Elden Ring of Puzzle Games.”

“We’re all very happy to see that people are really enjoying Order of the Sinking Star,” says Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star. “Any developer wants to see people playing their game, but because we’ve been working on it for over 10 years, we are extra, extra glad. We’re not done yet, though: we’re happy to announce that we’re partnering with PM Studios to release the physical version of the game in the new year!”

“Order of the Sinking Star is exactly the kind of extraordinary creative experience we love bringing to players,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “Jonathan Blow and the team at Thekla have created something truly special, and we’re honored to partner with Arc Games and Thekla to bring their vision to physical. At PM Studios, we’ve built our reputation on championing great games and delivering physical editions that players and collectors are proud to own. This is a perfect example of that commitment, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to life.”

Venture deep into the four cardinal realms, solve boundless puzzles, and blend realities together to discover one cohesive story in the largest puzzle game ever created. Jonathan Blow is back after a decade with his latest puzzle adventure, which mixes uniquely distinct mechanics to create unexpected results and challenge how you think about puzzle games. Discover a world of curious magic and ravenous monsters in this massive experience that pieces together an epic, colliding tale with hundreds of hours of gameplay and many surprises to find along the way.

Order of the Sinking Star features a fully voiced ensemble cast, including Emily O’Brien (Death Stranding) as The Queen, Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as The Warrior, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Marvel’s Spider-Man) as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as The Bard, Erica Luttrell (Steven Universe) as The Sailor, Matthew Waterson (X-Men ’97) as The Druid, a special appearance by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow, and more.

Order of the Sinking Star is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Physical versions are coming in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. For more information, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com.

ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR

From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. Explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide.

As the worlds merge and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new gameplay possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.

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 Order of the Sinking Star, REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven, and Sil and the Fading World.

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.

ABOUT THEKLA, INC.

Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio’s newest game, Order of the Sinking Star, is its most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, available now on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

ABOUT PM STUDIOS

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

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

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising Overhauls Combat And Adds Fresh Content In Major Halloween Update  

From improved animations to enhanced fighting options, the skill-based combat in Sangavia is faster and more responsive than ever

Oberhaching, Germany, October 22, 2026 – Rise from your grave, Vampire. The moon is waiting, its pale face hovering over the vast landscape of Sangavia. Whether you’re a seasoned creature of the night or a new arrival to the broody lands, trying to claim what is rightfully yours: The open-world action-adventure Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, which combines story-based exploration with visceral combat, castle building and follower management, is welcoming you with its new substantial Halloween Update.

The wide-reaching changes and improvements to the combat system from new animations to fresh combos, re-defined controls and even the addition of a new dangerous enemy type, mark the latest in a series of meaningful updates from development studio Mehuman Games and German publisher Toplitz Productions. Since launching into Early Access, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising received numerous updates, driven directly by the invaluable player feedback, including performance optimizations, expanded gameplay systems and a rich character creator that lets you shape truly unique Vampires to roam these fateful lands.

The highlights of the Halloween Update include:

  • Improved combo-based melee combat
    • New charge attacks with increased range
    • Overhauled counterattack system
    • Rage generation through successful combat hits
    • Improved visual feedback on hits
    • New combat music
    • Updated combat sound effects
    • Improved, updated and new animations
  • New enemy type: Evil Spirit
  • Overhauled Blood Draining
    • Attacking and throwing enemies during blood draining
    • Dash-to-target blood-draining mechanics
  • New Hotbar for consumables and Arcana skills
  • New buildables: Trophies (unlocked by gathering the respective resources)
  • General optimizations for performance, world stability and memory usage
  • Additional new face preset in Character Creator
  • New Item: Vial of Existence

More updates on the road to version 1.0, slated for release in 2027, are planned and will be rolled out in the coming months, refining and enhancing the gameplay experience and the game world even further.

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising is available in Early Access on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store. More information can be found on the respective store pages. Join our official Discord server for the latest news on all the titles from Toplitz Productions.

About Mehuman Games
Mehuman Games is a team of nearly twenty professionals – from artists to gameplay designers to programmers. At the heart of this passionate group are members of the former Movie Games Lunarium – the studio responsible for the undeniably successful games Lust from Beyond and Lust for Darkness. Currently we are combining our passion for telling unique stories with the latest technological solutions of the Unreal 5 engine to venture into the opportunities of combining epic storytelling with open world sandbox gameplay. 

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

Survival Horror Adventure Meets Puppets Gone Rogue as Smash Hit My Friendly Neighborhood Hits Nintendo Switch 2 Today 

Who doesn’t love a little puppet-on-puppet cannibalism?

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 22, 2026) The Number of the Day is 2! Developer siblings John and Evan Szymanski with indie horror publisher DreadXP announced that the beloved and relatively disturbing puppet-dismembering survival horror game, My Friendly Neighborhood, drops on Nintendo Switch 2 today (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/my-friendly-neighborhood-switch-2/) for $29.99.

Step into the work boots of Handyman Gordon and investigate a disturbance at the local television studio that once housed the now-defunct children’s show, The Friendly Neighborhood. It turns out the puppets aren’t so friendly after all, as they have come to life and commandeered the studio to broadcast a decidedly family unfriendly transmission.

It’s up to you, Handyman Gordon, to shut down this rogue band of violent puppets using a variety of letter-based weapons to defend yourself and survive (make sure to study up on your ABCs). Solve perplexing puzzles, organize an intricate inventory and get to the bottom of the mystery of this unusual uprising as you encounter a colorful cast of puppet friends turned enemies.

Taking the most gripping elements of non-linear survival games and fusing it with a variety of delightful environments that include cardboard crayon hallways, My Friendly Neighborhood offers a unique tension-fueled gameplay experience for the Switch 2, including the post-launch Neighborhorde Game Mode. 

My Friendly Neighborhood heralds an extremely positive 83 Metacritic score and thousands of Very Positive fan ratings on Steam. The title is also available on Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Windows Store for $29.99. You can wishlist on all platforms today.

Play on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/

About John and Evan Szymanski

John Szymanski is a video game developer best known for being related to David Szymanski and eating yogurt with a fork. Evan Szymanski does not eat yogurt with a fork. John insists that Evan sometimes eats yogurt with a fork.

About DreadXP

DreadXP is a leading independent horror games publisher. DreadXP’s goal is to seek out and publish great titles, and uplift members of the indie dev community. DreadXP releases include award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, Entropy, Dread Delusion, White Knuckle, Heartworm, and the Dread X Collections, an anthology series of mini-horror games. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include The Secret of Weepstone, and the 1.0 launch of PIGFACE. DreadXP is a sister company of the independent horror film production company, DREAD. To learn more about DreadXP, please visit www.dreadxp.com.

GRAY ZONE WARFARE ENTERS ALPHA WITH MAJOR ROGUE OPS UPDATE

Rogue Ops introduces a new gameplay loop built around Hideout development, crafting, and high-stakes smuggling operations, alongside new locations, weapons, and extensive improvements. 35% Steam discount until November 5.

BRNO, Czech Republic – October 22, 2026 – Czech game studio MADFINGER Games today released Rogue Ops, the fourth major update for its open-world tactical shooter Gray Zone Warfare. Marking the game’s transition from pre-alpha to alpha, the update significantly expands the gameplay experience, introducing new ways for players to operate as independent mercenaries and bringing them another step closer to the core mystery of the game, Ground Zero.

With more than 1.7 million copies sold, Gray Zone Warfare has undergone a substantial transformation since its Early Access launch in April 2024. Following several major updates focused on improving and expanding the game’s foundations, Rogue Ops introduces an entirely new layer of gameplay built around player choice, progression, and risk versus reward.

“Rogue Ops represents a major milestone for Gray Zone Warfare and an important step toward realizing our vision for the game,” said Marek Rabas, CEO and Creative Director at MADFINGER Games. “We’ve spent the previous updates strengthening the game’s foundations. Now we’re building on them with a new gameplay loop that gives players greater freedom, more meaningful decisions, and new ways to progress. The Hideout and its associated activities are just the beginning of what we have planned as players move closer to Ground Zero.”

At the heart of Rogue Ops is the Hideout, a personal base of operations where players can manufacture medical supplies, produce illegal substances, process sensitive military technology, and craft specialized equipment. The new systems introduce additional economic opportunities and meaningful decisions. Players can sell their products directly to vendors or risk transporting valuable contraband across Lamang for substantially greater rewards.

The new Smuggling and Hunting activities turn these decisions into high-stakes operations. Smugglers must deliver valuable cargo to designated locations, risking interception by rival mercenaries seeking to claim the shipment for themselves. Both activities are also available in PvE.

Rogue Ops also expands Lamang with three major high-difficulty locations, including an abandoned psychiatric institution, a military research facility, and a radio observatory, alongside more than 15 smaller locations. Players can discover seven new firearms, hundreds of weapon parts, and additional equipment. The update also introduces multiple playable characters and the game’s first soft wipe, preserving player progression while resetting equipment and currency.

Beyond the new content, Rogue Ops delivers extensive improvements to NPC behavior, animations, audio, combat, and the health system. An upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7 brings further performance optimizations, and additional anti-cheat measures strengthen the game’s defenses.

To celebrate the launch, MADFINGER Games is introducing a Twitch Drops campaign running from October 22 to November 6, offering exclusive cosmetic rewards and useful in-game supplies.

Gray Zone Warfare is now available on Steam at a 35% discount until November 5. Rogue Ops is available as a free update for all players.

The road to Ground Zero begins.

About MADFINGER Games
MADFINGER Games is an independent game development studio based in Brno, Czech Republic. Founded in 2010, the studio has created internationally recognized, award-winning games enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Its current project, Gray Zone Warfare, is an immersive open-world tactical shooter built on Unreal Engine 5, available in Early Access on PC.

Haunting megastructure adventure Hypnos wanders out of Steam Early Access on 29th October

After 5 months in Early Access and very positive player feedback, Hypnos is getting its full 1.0 launch on 29th October. Exploring the Nameless City in search of the mysterious boy haunting your dreams, you’ll meet a peculiar cast of dreamers, spirits and otherworldly creatures. See what awaits you in the new 1.0 release date announcement trailer:

Hypnos 1.0 includes 4 alternate endings based on your actions (or lack thereof), all 7 chapters, more areas to explore and characters to meet, and many more surprises! Hypnos is also wandering onto PS5 and Xbox Series X|S later in 2026.

You can find more information on Hypnos, the Maze Chronicles series including Blackshard, and the developer team below. Get in touch for any questions or interview requests!

About the game:

Hypnos is a surreal narrative exploration game, set in Redlock Studio’s Maze Chronicles universe, following their previous title Blackshard. Keeping the same atmospheric focus for the series, Hypnos also weaves branching narratives into the formula. The soundtrack for the game is the creation of ALT236, a French multimedia artist and composer, in a blend of ambient, retro and dreamlike electronic music.

Features:

  • EXPLORATION: wander a unique semi-open world. Find your own way through the Nameless City.
  • BRANCHED DIALOGUES, CHOICES & ALTERNATIVE ENDINGS: Meet the strange inhabitants of the Far Reaches. Your actions influence their destinies.
  • A LAYERED WORLD: Interact with your environment. Transform the materia of dreams and the City with it. Lift the veils that conceal reality.

About Redlock Studio:
Redlock Studio is a French company based in Grenoble and Lyon, France, dedicated to bringing the fictional world of The Maze Chronicles series to life. This licence has existed in the minds of its creators for fifteen years, a time spent building worlds and characters; the study of mythologies, religions, novelistic literature and pop culture (with particular influences from H.P Lovecraft, China Miéville, Frank Herbert), scientific fields and role-playing campaigns. Redlock Studio’s extended universe has already proved its value. Its themes and symbols, its propensity to place the player at the heart of the plot and to ask the question of meaning in a multitude of ways are its main assets, along with a strong and ever-expanding visual identity.

Starship Troopers: Extermination Celebrates Two Years with a New Threat from Above

Anniversary Celebrations Take Flight as the Flying Hopper Bug Arrives October 22 in Update 13

October 22, 2026 – Watch the skies, Troopers! A film-favorite Arachnid is ready to crash the anniversary party. Offworld, in partnership with publisher Knights Peak, is celebrating two years of Starship Troopers: Extermination with Update 13 and the arrival of the flying Hopper Bug coming on October 22. 

Introduced in the first Starship Troopers film (1997), Hopper Bugs are the fast-moving, winged counterparts to Warrior Bugs. They prey on isolated Troopers with sudden swooping attacks, grabbing victims and carrying them away. Their speed and ability to reach exposed positions make them a dangerous reminder that high ground offers little protection when the enemy can fly.

As in the film, the Hopper Bug will bring an aerial threat to the battlefield in Starship Troopers: Extermination’s Update 13, adding vertical combat pressure to base defense scenarios. These Bugs attack from above in tight formations, disrupting trooper lines and creating chaos. The Hopper Bug prefers to swoop down to strike isolated Troopers on high ground, carrying them into the air. Troopers must watch the skies, adapt their targeting priorities, and work together to bring them down and rescue captured teammates. But players beware: Hoppers remain a threat even in death. Just as the one shot down by Johnny Rico crushed General Owen in the movie (spoiler alert!), their falling bodies can deal serious damage to any Trooper caught beneath.

For the full list of details on Update 13, check out the official patch notes here. A new trailer can be found below.

Offworld and Knights Peak will also release The Gore Supporter Pack, available to download on October 22 for 4.99$/EUR. This new Supporter Cosmetic Pack is for Troopers who want to take a bite out of the Arachnid Menace, and look good doing it.

The Gore Supporter Pack Includes:

  • Gore Helmet Decal
  • Gore Weapon Skin
  • Gore Helmet Visor
  • Gore Uniform Palette
  • Gore Nameplate: Emblem
  • Gore Nameplate: Frame
  • Gore Nameplate: Background
  • Gore Player Banner: Medal
  • Gore Player Banner: Ribbon
  • Gore Player Banner: Background

Over the past 24 months, Starship Troopers: Extermination has delivered 13 free updates, marking two years of ongoing live ops support and the mission is far from over! At a time when long-term support is far from guaranteed, Offworld is continuing to invest in both the game and the community. With the original film’s 30th anniversary approaching next year and more content planned for the game in 2026, 2027, and beyond, the team is giving veteran Troopers and new recruits more reasons to return to the front lines.

Inspired by the Starship Troopers movie, Starship Troopers: Extermination is an up to 16-player co-op FPS with six unique classes that puts players on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs. Squad up, grab your rifle and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat. Starship Troopers: Extermination is available for PlayStation 5, Windows (Steam), and Xbox Series X/S.

For more information, check out the press server and the official website:

https://www.starshiptroopersextermination.com/news

COZY ADVENTURE GAME LUMA ISLAND COMING TO PLAYSTATION 5 AND XBOX SERIES X|S DECEMBER 2

Gather Your Friends, Get Comfy and Discover Luma Island Together, Featuring 1-4 Player Co-Op and Cross Platform Play

Sassenheim, Netherlands – October 22, 2026 – Independent developer Feel Free Games announced today its popular cozy adventure game, Luma Island launches on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S December 2. A breakout success on PC, earning a “Very Positive” user rating and over 800,000 copies sold on PC Luma Island brings the content-complete version to consoles, including the massive Pirate Cove update. Debuting with the console version, cross platform co-op play enables 1-4 player adventures together.
 
Feel Free Games also announced a partnership with indie studio Pathea Games to bundle their hit sandbox title My Time at Sandrock with the PC version of Luma Island. Starting today, players can get the Farm and Chill bundle on Steam for $28.78 (a 10% discount). The bundle includes both titles and is supported by Steam’s ‘Complete the Set’ feature. 

The console debut  will bring cross-platform play to the island, allowing groups of up to four players to farm, craft, and explore together across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game also offers classic homesteading, farming, fishing and cozy gameplay, along with quality-of-life features like unlimited inventory and no stamina bar.  Designed with a focus on exploration and discovery, Luma Island sends adventurers deep into jungles, caverns, and puzzle-laden ancient temples filled with traps and hidden treasures.
 
Luma Island Key Features:

  • Adventure Beyond the Farm: Go beyond your homestead to explore lush forests, misty mountains, treacherous caves, and ancient temples. Solve environmental puzzles, dodge traps, and uncover legendary treasures across diverse biomes, including the swashbuckling Pirate Cove!
  • 4-Player Cross-Platform Co-Op: Experience the entire journey solo or party up with up to three friends. Seamless day-one cross-play unites players across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
  • Play at Your Own Pace: Enjoy the journey without the chore. Luma Island eliminates stamina meters and inventory caps, letting you farm, mine, fish, and build without limits.
  • Hatch & Raise Magical Lumas: Discover mysterious eggs hidden across the world to hatch adorable, magical Luma companions. Each companion assists on your travels and helps sniff out secret riches.
  • Master Your Profession: Choose from an array of specialized callings, including Archaeologist, Blacksmith, Brewer, Cook, Fisherman, Jeweler, Shipwright, and Treasure Hunter. Each path offers unique recipes, resources, and tools to shape your adventure.
  • Tailored Gameplay Modes: Choose your preferred level of challenge with three dedicated modes: Cozy (peaceful exploration with optional combat), Adventure (a balanced mix of action and discovery), or Hero (a tougher challenge for experienced adventurers).

Luma Island is available to wishlist on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and is currently available for PC on Steam for $19.99.

About Luma Island

Luma Island is a vibrant adventure and farming sim created by independent studio Feel Free Games. Set on a sprawling, mysterious island, the game blends cozy homesteading, crafting, and farming with daring exploration through ancient temples, treacherous caverns, and puzzle-filled ruins. Designed with player freedom in mind, Luma Island features no stamina bars or inventory restrictions, and three tailored difficulty modes (Cozy, Adventure, and Hero). With over 800,000 PC copies sold globally, Luma Island invites adventurers worldwide to build their dream homestead, hatch magical companion creatures, and uncover ancient secrets together. Learn more at lumaisland.com.

About Feel Free Games

Founded by a team of former architectural software engineers and 3D industry veterans, Feel Free Games is an independent studio based in Sassenheim, Netherlands. Dedicated to creating high-quality, creative, and accessible worlds, the studio’s debut title, Luma Island, has reached over 800,000 PC copies sold globally. For more information, visit feelfreegames.com.

BURNT OUT? VACATION IN THE SUNSHINE STATE! SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS THE NEW “VIRAL STATE” UPDATE FOR WORLD WAR Z

Enjoy fun in the sun with the new premium “Florida Episode” campaign DLC, featuring three new maps and four heroes, coming to PC and consoles November 12

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 22, 2026 – Pack your loadouts, we’re going to Florida! Today Saber Interactive revealed the new Viral State Update for World War Z, the ultimate co-op zombie action game, launching on November 12 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The Viral State update will deliver exciting new content and improvements, with a mix of free features and paid story content that elevates World War Z to bigger, bolder and sunnier extremes. That starts with the new premium “Florida Episode” campaign DLC, featuring three new expansive maps and four new characters. The Viral State update will also include free weapons and Daily Challenge upgrades for all players, as well as the new premium Vacation Heat Character Skins Pack DLC!

Darkness envelopes the Sunshine State. Crowds of happy beachgoers and tourists have been replaced by swarms of ravenous Zekes, ready to devour your vacation! Choose between four new seasoned survivors – Val, Caesar, Moe and Chris – to defend the Alligator State from the hordes of infected monstrosities overwhelming its theme parks, bars and other hallowed locales, including popular vacation destinations like Miami and Key West!

The Viral State update will deliver a range of exciting new free and premium content for players to discover, including:

  • Premium “Florida Episode” DLC: Launching at $9.99, the “Florida Episode” will feature a brand-new campaign story across three new Florida maps with four new fearless heroes.
  • Free Arsenal Upgrades & Perks: Hit the Zekes with the Microgun, World War Z‘s newest heavy weapon, or the light melee Dual Kama weapon, each with their own perks and abilities.
  • Free Daily Challenge Reworks: Enjoy a plethora of quality-of-life improvements for Daily Challenges, including a new timer, reworked UI and reroll system, updated challenge descriptions, and the ability to pin challenges for easier accessibility.
  • Premium Vacation Heat Character Skins Pack DLC: Available for $4.99, this new set of four cosmetic skins for survivors Hiroiji Okada, Eloise Durand, Angel Flores, and Marine Leblanc is perfect for defending Florida with both style and comfort in the heat.

The new Viral State update will be available on November 12 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For the latest info, visit WWZgame.com.

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, 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, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Build Your Colony on the Wall When Wall World Strategy Launches November 11

Discover the challenges of vertical colony management in a new developer commentary trailer

[October 22, 2026] — Alawar is excited to announce that Wall World Strategy, its colony management strategy game set in the Wall World universe, will launch on Steam on November 11th. Build and expand settlements on a massive vertical Wall, manage your colony, and fortify your defenses against the relentless zyrex in this new take on the Wall World series.

In Wall World Strategy, players must establish thriving colonies in an unforgiving vertical environment, balancing expansion and development with the constant threat of enemy attacks. Every settlement needs careful planning, strong defenses, and the right strategy to survive. To give players a closer look at the game’s mechanics, Alawar has released a new developer commentary trailer showcasing what it takes to run a colony on the Wall.

The full release brings new scenarios across different biomes, fresh challenges and events, an expanded research tree with new structures, and various difficulty settings. Players can also experiment with their own approaches to colony building in the new sandbox mode.

Wall World Strategy launches on Steam on November 11th. Wishlist the game now and watch the developer commentary trailer to prepare for life on the Wall.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Karate Survivor, Necrosmith, Wall World series, and an array of other releases.