Today, The Elder Scrolls Online launched Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim for PC/Mac and Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Season Two runs until January 27, 2027.

To kick off ESO’s first Skyrim-themed Season, the iconic Greymoor Chapter is now free for all players, and the Markarth DLC will arrive free on November 9. Season Two features various content drops throughout, starting with ESO’s first-ever Solo Dungeons, also available today. 

In January, players can expect greater Companion Customisation and other highly requested quality-of-life updates, such as increased player home Furnishing Limits and ESO’s first-ever Minimap UI. All ESO Seasons content is free and available to all players.

Check out the Season Two trailer below.

Solo Dungeons and Greymoor Chapter free for all players today
Season Two kicks off with the arrival of one of the ESO community’s most-requested features: Solo Dungeons. Solo Dungeons will allow those who prefer to play on their own the ability to tackle some of ESO’s most challenging and compelling content at their own pace and without having to find a group. At launch, two of Tamriel’s most popular dungeons, Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices, will be available to play solo. To celebrate, both original group dungeons were made free for all ESO players earlier this month, having previously only been available to Wolfhunter DLC owners or ESO Plus members.

The Greymoor Chapter is also now free for all ESO players. The Western Skyrim zone features a compelling story that explores the dark heart of Skyrim, the famous city of Solitude, and other classic locations from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim like Blackreach, Morthal, and the Dragon Bridge. With the 15th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim fast approaching this November, now is the perfect time for players to revisit this legendary region of Tamriel.

Markarth DLC and Customizable Companions arrive during Season Two
On November 9, more Skyrim content goes free for all players with the Markarth DLC, alongside a Skyrim-themed Golden Pursuit campaign where players can earn rewards in return for exploring Tamriel’s wintry north. 

Towards the end of Season Two, players can further customise their companions with the ability to change their companions’ helmets, hair, facial adornments, and more. Two major quality-of-life improvements will also arrive for players with the launch of ESO’s first-ever Minimap UI, and an increase to Furnishing Limits for Tamriel’s largest abodes. January will also host a Nowhere Vault-themed Golden Pursuits campaign, promising additional rewards for those venturing into Update 51’s puzzling experience. 

Finally, Season Two also features classic fan-favourite events, such as the now-live Witches Festival in addition to Whitestrakes Mayhem PvP event in November and New Life Festival in December. For more information on Season Two, visit the ESO website here.

More Skyrim content comes to ESO in 2027
Season Three, launching in early 2027, will take players to a brand-new zone set in a fan-favourite region of Skyrim and introduce exciting environmental challenges and gameplay features for players never seen before in ESO. More details on Season Three will be revealed in early January.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

The Hard Rock Cacti Band takes on hordes of monstrous vegetables and fruits in the upcoming playtest

[Poland – October 12th, 2026] The Vegelypse has begun. The upcoming playtest for Vegelypse, a hand-painted 2.5D beat ‘em up with roguelike elements, will run from now through the end of October, giving players a chance to take control of the Hard Rock Cacti Band and battle their way through hordes of mutated fruits and vegetables.

Following an explosion in a nearby town, viciously mutated produce has been unleashed upon the world, turning the quiet countryside into a battlefield. Players can choose from two playable members of the Hard Rock Cacti Band and smash, crush, and chop their way toward the source of the cataclysm (with local co-op support for 2-4 players). The playtest features 10 maps, three storyline quests, six playable enemies, dozens of challenges and research objectives, more than 100 modifiers, and an Endless mode.

Key Features:

• Beat ‘Em Up with Roguelike Elements: Combine classic beat ‘em up action with random modifiers, an evolution system, and perks for a different experience with every playthrough.
• Monster Vegetables: Battle a bizarre collection of huge, aggressive, mutated fruits and vegetables.
• Hand Painted Visuals: Experience frame-by-frame animation and a visual style inspired by classic cartoons.
• Hard Rock Soundtrack: Fight through the Vegelypse to an energetic soundtrack with fast riffs and driving drums. 
• Multiple Game Modes: Uncover the narrative in Story Mode, compete for high scores in Arcade Mode, and tackle unique challenges in Arena Mode.

Prepare to save the city by wishlisting Vegelypse on Steam today and sign up to be a part of the playtest from now through the end of October. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be among the first to test your skills in Vegelypse ahead of launch!

About Tate Multimedia

Tate Multimedia has been an independent game developer and publisher for over 25 years, specializing in delivering successful IPs to players all over the world. They share their experiences with other development teams to help deliver their dream projects to the players. The team is made up of passionate and highly dedicated folks with years of industry experience.

About Jumble Cats Studios

Jumble Cats Studio is a brand new studio from Poland. The core team has known each other for over 18 years, during this time they gained experience on various projects, including Oxytone and Space Tail. Working with teams from around the world and learning the entire game development process. Now, with new ideas, passion and energy, they are working together to create new IP that will bring fun and challenge to players that love modern and retro games.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 21, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its monster-taming action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, introducing Chloe, a new five-star Wind-element character, alongside a special event story and a variety of limited-time events.

Chloe is a Fighter unit with a relentless combat style driven by powerful punches and spinning kicks. Known for her fierce fighting spirit, she earned recognition as a martial artist before the fall of Nirvan. Even as her world faced destruction, Chloe remained steadfast in her beliefs and never lost hope, allowing her to save countless lives.

To celebrate Chloe’s arrival, a special story event titled The Road to a Broken Heart will be available for three weeks, giving players an opportunity to discover more about her past. Players can challenge the event dungeon, complete missions, and enjoy the Intensive Training! minigame to collect event currency and exchange it for rewards including a live background and summon tickets.

Additional events, including Special Missions with Chloe and Chloe’s 7-Day Gifts, will offer further rewards such as summon tickets and a Mutant Monsterling Selection Chest. A second half-anniversary rerun recruitment event will also bring back Esther and Nagi, along with their unique Artifacts.

More content is scheduled to arrive the second week of the update on October 28, including the launch of the Halloween-themed Nightmarch – Midnight Commotion event and a new seasonal costume for Esther, “[Esther] Alluring Devil of the Night”.

MONGIL: STAR DIVE is the long-awaited reimagining of the beloved 2013 mobile collectible RPG Monster Taming. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers cinematic storytelling and dynamic real-time combat centered on a three-character tag system. The Monsterling Collection system supports the capture, collection, and synthesis of monsters, adding strategic depth to gameplay.

For more information on the latest update and events, please visit the official MONGIL: STAR DIVE website and forum.

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.

The Smiling Critters take center stage in a new co-op survival horror adventure set in the Poppy Playtime universe, available to play now on PC

LOS ANGELES, October 21, 2026 – The doors of Playtime Co. are open once again, and something sinister is waiting inside. Mob Entertainment’s Escape From Playtime, a new co-op survival horror extraction game set in the Poppy Playtime universe, is available now in Steam Early Access.

The 1-8 player canonical co-op extraction game expands the Poppy Playtime universe in unexpected ways. Set after the infamous Hour of Joy but before the events of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1, Escape From Playtime takes players back to the factory during a previously unexplored period in the franchise’s history.

For the first time, players can experience the horrors of the unforgiving Playtime Co. factory from the perspective of the Smiling Critters, the cute-yet-disturbing toy line first introduced in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3. Whether braving the decrepit halls alone or teaming up with friends, players must scavenge resources, evade deadly enemies, and complete increasingly dangerous assignments from a mysterious Voice promising freedom and a new home. But who is the Voice, and can it be trusted?

Watch the launch trailer:

“With Escape From Playtime, we wanted to explore a lesser-known chapter of Playtime Co.’s history and give players a completely new perspective on this world,” said Brandon James, Game Director, Mob Entertainment. “For longtime fans, there are plenty of familiar faces and lore connections to discover, but we’ve also deliberately made this an experience that newcomers can jump into and enjoy without knowing anything about Poppy Playtime. It’s a new way into the story, no matter where you’re starting from.”

For those uninitiated, Mob Entertainment has prepared a short “What You Need to Know” guide video with a brief timeline and lore overview to help new players deepen the immersive experience. Watch it here: Everything you need to know about Escape from Playtime

In Escape From Playtime, each run sends teams into a dynamically changing section of the facility to find and transport resources for a mysterious sanctuary being promised for toys who prove their loyalty and usefulness. Simple enough, except the factory is filled with rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls. Players must search quickly, choose when to split up or stick together, and know when to retreat.

Along the way, players can solve puzzles, uncover clues, scavenge tools, use hiding spots and alternate routes, and turn the factory layout to their advantage. Proximity voice chat adds another risk: communication is essential, but an irresponsible whisper can bring the mission to a brutal end.

Key Features:

• Critter Co-Op: Play solo or team up with up to 7 friends in a fight for survival inside Playtime Co. More Critters means more ground covered and more chances for something to go horribly wrong, all enabled with proximity voice chat. 
• The Voice: A mysterious Voice sends players into the facility to collect scattered parts and resources. Gather what you need, bring it back safely, and try not to ask too loudly who or what you are really working for.
• Scavenge to Survive: Use whatever the factory gives you to stay alive. Search for tools, uncover clues, find hiding spots, create distractions, and use alternate routes to outmaneuver the rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls.
• Mini Mode: Crawl, jump, and climb through every nook and cranny of the Playtime Co. factory as a Smiling Critter and experience some of the most iconic Poppy Playtime locations through a new (smaller) set of eyes.
• Familiar and New: It’s Playtime Co. as you know it, with a twist. The mysterious Voice seems to be altering the factory’s layout, creating procedurally generated environments that change with each run.
• Playtime Web Portal: Track your progress and examine your hard-earned rewards through the Perm-A-Lounge computer to uncover further terrifying company secrets.

EARLY ACCESS

Escape From Playtime launches into Steam Early Access with all eight Smiling Critters available to play, including four unlocked through progression, plus expanded multiplayer support for up to eight players, thanks to community feedback during the Open Beta.

To celebrate the launch, players can also claim the Founders’ Pack free for the first 30 days, featuring exclusive alternate looks for all eight Smiling Critters and additional rewards.

Mob Entertainment plans to keep expanding Escape From Playtime through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, adding new areas, enemies, items, cosmetics, and gameplay features. The Early Access roadmap will evolve with community feedback, letting players help shape the game’s future.

AVAILABILITY

Escape From Playtime is available in Steam Early Access for $9.99 USD, with a limited-time 10% launch discount. Players who own the free-to-play Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 will receive an additional 10% off. 

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About Mob Entertainment
Founded in 2015 by brothers Zach and Seth Belanger, Mob Entertainment is an independent entertainment company dedicated to creating unconventional stories and unforgettable characters. The studio created Poppy Playtime, the globally successful mascot horror franchise. Since its debut in 2021, the multi-million-unit game series has expanded across platforms, reaching fans worldwide to create a passionate, engaged community

Building on the franchise’s commercial success and the highly anticipated releases of its chapters, Mob Entertainment continues to expand the Poppy Playtime universe through new games, original content, publishing, consumer products, and live experiences. Their dedicated team continually pushes the boundaries of entertainment, delivering top-tier content that entertains and challenges the status quo in an ever-evolving industry. For more information, visit www.mobentertainment.com.

More than 600,000 copies sold on Steam; PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions arrive in early 2027 with full cross-play and further new features

Hamburg, Germany – October 21, 2026 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and Leverkusen-based developer Quad Head today announced that the successful co-op cave adventure Pratfall is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2027. Pre-orders are planned to open in late 2026.

The partnership marks the next step in Daedalic Entertainment’s multiplatform strategy and further strengthens co-op games as one of the publisher’s core pillars. Daedalic will handle the complete console publishing program, working closely with Quad Head across porting, quality assurance, platform certification and marketing.

Originally released on Steam in April 2026, Pratfall reached 100,000 copies sold shortly after launch. The game has now sold more than 600,000 copies, making it one of the most successful German indie releases of recent years.

“Pratfall has always been at its best when people are laughing, shouting and desperately trying to save each other from a terrible fall,” said Tim Schroeder at Quad Head. “The response from the PC community surpassed everything we hoped for. Bringing the game to consoles is the natural next step, and Daedalic is the ideal partner to help us do it properly and bring players across all platforms together.”

Falling, Digging and Explosive Co-op Chaos

In Pratfall, players fall, dig and explode their way through a dangerous cave system in search of their lost dog. Along the way, they must catch falling friends, avoid traps and hazards, and contend with the deadliest force of all: gravity.

Procedurally generated biomes ensure that every expedition plays out differently, while destructible terrain, interactive objects and a generous supply of explosives create countless opportunities for creative problem-solving, unexpected disasters and memorable co-op moments.

Its immediately understandable premise, physics-driven gameplay and complete gamepad support make Pratfall a natural fit for consoles. The upcoming versions will introduce full cross-play between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, allowing the entire community to explore, fail and fall together. Further new features will be revealed in the coming months.

“Pratfall is one of those games whose appeal becomes clear within seconds, but whose emergent co-op chaos keeps creating stories long after,” said Carsten Fichtelmann, CEO and Founder at Daedalic Entertainment. “Quad Head has created one of the standout German indie success stories of recent years. The studio’s creativity, humor and close relationship with its community make this a perfect partnership.”

“Bringing Pratfall to consoles is exactly the kind of project our multiplatform strategy is built for,” added Jonas Hüsges, COO at Daedalic Entertainment. “It is already a proven success on PC, it fits perfectly within our co-op publishing pillar, and its accessible controls and shared physics chaos feel right at home on console.”

Pratfall will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2027. Pre-orders will open in late 2026.

About Quad Head
Quad Head is an independent game development studio based in Leverkusen, Germany, and the creator of Pratfall. The four-person team deliberately develops small, focused games for PC, working with manageable production scopes, short development cycles, and close collaboration with the community.

About Daedalic Entertainment ​
Celebrating its 20th publishing year, Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher with nearly two decades of experience supporting indie developers across all major gaming platforms. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 35 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development talent to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, The Occultist, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Wild Woods, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.

Please look out for upcoming games like Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, Hordeguard: Winds of the North, Ghost Haunting, Surviving Deponia, Kitman, Pratfall on consoles and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.

October 21, 2026 | Crow Cottage is excited to announce that How Empires Work, the incremental grand strategy game about building the machinery of empire, will release on Steam November 3, 2026.

It starts with the humble click of a button. Then automation turns your repeated actions into institutions that run themselves, and as your empire grows from a local lordship to a global power, the game changes around you and demands new approaches. Taxes will be collected, and rival powers will be politely discouraged.

A new release date trailer has been revealed, and a demo is available for any subjects who want to start building an empire.

Wishlist and play the demo on Steam

An incremental grand strategy game about building the machinery of empire. Tax, trade, conquer, and civilise subjects and foreigners alike. Automate it all into institutions that run themselves across centuries of history. Her Imperial Majesty expects results.

About the Game

The Empress Demands Your Support
Empires are systems of power, and Her Imperial Majesty has entrusted you with building one. Do not disappoint her.

Incremental Grand Strategy
In How Empires Work you manage the development of a state, from local lordships to enormous networks of trade and conquest. Discover systems of taxation, trade, colonization, labour and more.

As your state grows, unlock automation features that turn repeated actions into complex interlocking institutions. Build the economic and political machinery of empire, then employ your aristocracy to manage the bureaucracy that keeps it running.

A Beautiful World, Yearning for Your Enlightened Rule
Explore and expand across a hand-painted world that comes alive with flows of capital, commodities, and armies.

Employ both diplomatic influence and conquest to bring new lands into your imperial system.

Discover Systems and Master History
As your empire develops the game changes around you, and new approaches are required to stand the test of history. You will have to deal with internal troubles, rival powers, and, regrettably, the French.

Grow your economy, expand your influence, and watch your decisions compound into a grand imperial structure.

If you master the game you might even learn How Empires Work!

Features

• Incremental Grand Strategy: Start with the humble click of a button and expand into the management of an Early Modern state of tax collectors, traders, armies, colonies and bureaucrats!
• Explore new regions, build roads, manage provinces, and project influence far and wide.
• Build your economic engine and let it propel you into new eras along the long arc of history!
• Lean on your aristocracy and growing bureaucracy to create the systems that sustain expansion!
• Turn profit into power, and power into profit, just like real life!
• Receive firm, helpful and always perfectly reasonable guidance from Her Imperial Majesty!

About Crow Cottage
Crow Cottage is a four-person team spread between Europe and China. After extensive contracting experience, the studio is now about to release its debut independent game, How Empires Work. 

Level Up at Blazing Fast Speed, Get in on the Funky Zombie Action, and Sink Your Teeth into GPTRACK50’s Passionately Punk Rock Action RPG, Starting Today

Osaka, Japan, October 21, 2026 – Today, developer GPTRACK50, a studio founded by veteran action game developers, and publisher SEGA, are thrilled to share that their pop-punk saturated action RPG Stupid Never Dies launches on PC via Steam and PlayStation^® 5. In a world on the edge of destruction overrun by monsters, play as Davy, a weak, pathetic zombie – the lowest of the low with an IQ to match – who must step up after a fateful “snackcident” and dive into the underworld to defeat the King of all Monsters (KOM) and save the world and the woman he loves.

Join Davy on his action-packed adventure starting today at 3:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM EDT / 11:00 PM BST and on Tuesday, October 22, 2026, at  12:00 AM CEST / 7:00 AM JST.

New Live-Action Trailer Released

In celebration of Stupid Never Dies launch, the team has released a thrilling live-action trailer, and prequel to the game titled “Julia Never Dies”. The frozen woman that protagonist Davy fell in love with at first site wasn’t always frozen – how did she end up in the freezer of a mall ice cream shop in the first place? Get to know the rifle-wielding cheerleader, fighting her way through the apocalypse before she meets her tragic demise by watching the trailer below.

Watch the Stupid Never Dies Launch trailer, “Julia Never Dies”:

“After nearly three years bringing life (or should that be death?) to Davy, we couldn’t be happier to finally share Stupid Never Dies with the world,” said Hiroyuki Kobayashi, President of GPTRACK50. “As a new studio that has come together out of our passion and love for action games, being able to bring the genre we love to fellow action game fans is an achievement we hold in high esteem. We are truly grateful to everyone who has wishlisted the game, played the demo, and left feedback to help us improve the experience – we couldn’t have done it without you. We hope you enjoy Davy’s story, and have a stupid amount of fun!”

Stupid Never Dies Original Soundtrack Now Available

Also available today on all major streaming platforms including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, is the Stupid Never Dies Original Soundtrack. Featuring a passionate pop-punk collection of 80 tracks, including two theme songs, this soundtrack is packed with beats to fight against the end of the world to.

About Stupid Never Dies

Set in a monster-ruled otherworldly dungeon, Stupid Never Dies puts you in control of Davy, a timid zombie living at the very bottom of monster society. Defeat enemies, level up, and collect strange items to grow stronger on your quest to bring Julia, a frozen human girl, back to life. Steal enemy abilities, customize your undead body with bizarre upgrades, and experience fast-paced combat packed with innovation.

Key Features of Stupid Never Dies:

• Fight Like a Zombie: The best defense is a good offence, according to Davy. Relentlessly attack enemies with reckless abandon – zombies don’t need to dodge if they can’t feel a punch! And with a flexible enemy targeting system, Davy can fight the hoards of enemies coming at him from every direction freely without being tied to a single target, keeping KOM’s army on their toes.
• Blazing Fast Growth: What if you could play a 30+ hour ARPG but reach max level in just 30 minutes? Drawing inspiration from aspects of roguelike mechanics, every dungeon dive starts with Davy at level 1 but enemies defeated across previous dives increase growth rate – and XP gain – exponentially, resulting in a faster, more intense experience.
• Eat Your Enemies: A zombie’s most famous attack is his chomp. With “Style Eat”, Davy not only repairs any damage his deathly body has taken, but absorbs the powers of whatever enemy he eats – werewolves, harpies, vampires, and more. With over 11 styles to devour, Davy can become the ultimate monster-munching machine!
• (Body) Hack the Planet: Collect powerful Over Technology from each dive and visit Acelino’s shop to hack Davy’s body, modifying his arms, legs and head to unlock devastating powers.
• Stupidity Beyond Belief: Interdimensional toilets, a robot vacuum cleaner you can ride, a bizarre cast of loveable characters, and a love story for the ages – there’s never a dull moment in Stupid Never Dies!

Stupid Never Dies is now available for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5, with a Japan release on October 22. The game is available for purchase as a Standard Edition for $49.99 USD, or as part of the Stupid Never Dies: Glorious Idiot Edition, which includes TickTock Teddies: Nonsense Overload Pack DLC for $59.99 USD. The TickTock Teddies: Nonsense Overload Pack DLC is available to purchase on Steam and PlayStation 5 for $11.99 USD.

The game is available in English, with English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese as supported subtitle languages.

About GPTRACK50

GPTRACK50 Inc. was established in Osaka, Japan, in October 2022 by President Hiroyuki Kobayashi with the mission of creating new entertainment IPs, primarily through the development of consumer video games for a global audience. The company aims to expand its original IPs beyond games, exploring cross-media opportunities such as live-action films, animation, and more.

The major past works of our staff include the Devil May Cry series, the DRAGON’S DOGMA series, the Resident Evil series, and more.

About SEGA CORPORATION

SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. The company develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of games for consoles, PCs, and wireless devices as well as character products, and various other products. Moreover, SEGA distributes a range of gaming content developed by its domestic and overseas studios worldwide via its global publishing bases. SEGA is leveraging its own IP to accelerate the development and commercialization of its IP not only in games but also in various other media, thereby dramatically increasing the value of its IP. SEGA is positioning transmedia as an important strategy for providing new content to users around the world. https://www.sega.co.jp

The occult horror mystery card battler from Question (The Blackout Club, The Magic Circle) is out now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

Tiburon, CA – October 21, 2026 – Independent developer Question (The Blackout Club, The Magic Circle), today launched The Killing Stone, its occult horror deckbuilder, now available on Steam and Epic Games Store for PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After eight months in Early Access, the full release introduces the game’s fourth and final chapter, bringing its supernatural mystery to a conclusion.

The Killing Stone 1.0 Launch Trailer:

The final chapter, The Reckoning, puts everything players have learned and earned to the ultimate test. Armed with the decks they’ve built throughout the first three chapters, players must face a series of climactic rituals that will determine the fate of the cursed Svangård family. Every bargain struck, boon gained, and bane endured leads to this final confrontation.

Since launching in Early Access in February, Question has expanded and refined The Killing Stone with new optional story content, additional questlines, combat balancing, and quality-of-life improvements informed by player feedback. The studio has also made adjustments to card decks, combat encounters, and the game’s bargaining and reward systems, further deepening the strategic choices available to players.

Set in a remote region of the 17th-century Arctic Circle, The Killing Stone challenges players to beat the Devil at his own game. As the Maven, a master of the dark arts, players must uncover the mysteries surrounding a cursed family and wager their souls against cunning demons in ritual card battles. Combining first-person exploration with a tactile, figurine-based card battler, the game challenges players to outwit their infernal opponents through strategic spellcasting, creature placement, and blood-bound bargains with lasting consequences.

The game’s intricate narrative features voice performances by Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role). For an added layer of historical immersion, players can experience the entire story in either authentic 17th-century English or modern prose, with customizable text and voiceover options.

Key Features

• A Living, Tactile Card Battler. A ceremonial game board centered around the Fanghella, a.k.a. the Killing Stone, featuring a collection of magical creature figurines, spells, and incantations that allow for a variety of clever tactics.
• Unique Reserve and Demonic Bargaining Systems. A novel, strategic Reserve mechanic lets players stack units and buff incantations above the battle line for later deployment. Creature placement, spellcasting, and bargaining add powerful banes and boons to your deck affecting your chances of success.
• Occult Horror Narrative with Meaningful Choices. Play as the Maven, a master of the dark arts – as you engage family members and animal familiars in search of clues to the haunting truth behind Mariken Svangård’s death. Choices at key moments alter the ending for each character.
• Master Infernal Contract Law. To save the family, you must win their souls through Ritual combat against Hell’s most cunning demon lords. Every contract is a cut-throat Faustian bargain, signed in blood. Forge, swap, negotiate, and battle through a series of rituals, the outcome of which are permanent banes (or boons) carried to your final reckoning.
• Dual-Language Storytelling with Acclaimed Voice Talent. Play the full story in either authentic 17th Century English or modern prose, with customizable text and voiceover options for either version. Featuring voice performances by Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role).

The Killing Stone is available now on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $19.99. For more information, visit The Killing Stone Steam page, or follow Question on Bluesky, Instagram, and X.

About Question

Question is a small independent studio team known for their original titles The Magic Circle and The Blackout Club. They invite players to explore thematically rich spaces which resist easy answers, and remain ripe with mystery and ambiguity. Their design philosophy is “one lock, many keys ” – trusting players with the power to think and to theorize, crafting solutions to the game’s challenges which may even surprise the dev team.

New gameplay details have been revealed to celebrate the start of pre-orders!

Hertfordshire, 21^st October 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust, in collaboration with TOHO Games Co, Ltd., announced that The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will be releasing on 18^th March 2027. In the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise The Apothecary Diaries, fans will meet new characters and have the chance to play as Jinshi and Maomao (Cat) as they delve deeper into the new exclusive story that awaits them. The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ PlayStation®5, and PC Steam®.

In The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, players follow Maomao as they attempt to unravel the secrets of the Five Mysteries and solve the Five Curses. As the story unfolds, Maomao will encounter a familiar cast of characters alongside brand-new faces, conceived by series author Hyuganatsu, including Yanxi, a high-ranking official in the rear palace’s Bureau of Court Etiquette, known for her accurate fortune-telling skills; Guanyu, a travelling actor; and Chenhan, a regular patron of the Verdigris House, targeted by baseless accusations and unable to defend himself effectively. In addition, Maomao will interact with characters by fulfilling quests and delivering requested items, such as medicine, which will increase her trust with each character, which will unlock special side stories for fans to enjoy and discover more about their favourite characters.

Whilst players will mainly play as Maomao, they will also be able to sometimes explore the rear palace as Jinshi and Maomao (Cat), allowing them to obtain information that is inaccessible to human Maomao. For example, by taking control of Jinshi, players can use his position within the rear palace to obtain statements from people who would not speak to Maomao, whilst Maomao (Cat) can reach high places to find clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and retrieve pieces of evidence.

As the story unfolds, players will also be able to play as the Quack Doctor, and Luomen whilst concocting medicines, thereby affecting the difficulty of the associated mini-games. Finally, if fans fulfil certain conditions in each chapter, they will unlock Completion Stamps which, once all have been unlocked, will reward them with special illustrations.

Everyone who purchases a physical or digital copy of the game before 31^st March 2027 will receive the “Apothecary’s Starter Kit and Modest Accessory Pack” as an early purchase bonus. Please note that the content of the early purchase bonus is also included with the pre-order bonus (digital version only).

In addition to the standard edition, fans can pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition which features the base game, a Formal costume pack for Maomao and Jinshi, a Fantasy costume pack for Maomao, and a Fashion accessory pack for Maomao (Cat).

Everyone who pre-orders a digital copy of the game by 17 March, 2027 will receive the “Apothecary’s Tasteful Accessory Pack” as a digital pre-order bonus. Please note that the content of the early purchase bonus is also included with the pre-order bonus.

The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development and is scheduled to release 18^th March 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ PlayStation®5, and PC Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with English texts.

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The satisfying indie hit approaches its launch with over 200 collectible game variants to restore and 300 quests to complete

Oct 21, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – With its November 4 release fast approaching, Melbourne-based solo indie developer Parasol Corp is preparing to welcome players into the nostalgic world of Cozy Game Restoration, launching on Windows and Mac via Steam for $14.99 USD.

Check out the satisfying gameplay in the latest video:

The upcoming restoration and collection game has already amassed over 400,000 Steam wishlists ahead of launch. Interest has built throughout the year, with 149,745 players signing up for its early May playtest, followed by an impressive showing at June’s Steam Next Fest. The game ranked among the top 24 most-played demos during the event, attracting 171,679 demo downloads.

In Cozy Game Restoration, players can experience the satisfaction of bringing old, forgotten video games back to life. Remove years of dust, grime, stickers, scratches, and adhesive residue as you carefully clean and restore a growing collection of over 200 retro-inspired games, with more added regularly. Inspired by games from the 1980s through the early 2000s, each discovery celebrates the nostalgia of physical game collections, second-hand finds, and classic gaming history.

Open mystery parcels to uncover forgotten games in varying conditions, with different artwork, rarities, and regional variants. Players can build their collection across six unique retro-inspired platforms, collecting 108 distinct games in both PAL and NTSC variants, with five rarity levels to discover. Some games even include notes left by previous owners, offering glimpses into the stories behind each second-hand find.

Beyond restoring and collecting games, players can complete 300 quests at launch, including collection and cleaning challenges that unlock decorations and furniture. These rewards let players personalize their space, gradually turning their workspace into a celebration of retro gaming.

Alongside its extensive collection of fictional retro titles, Cozy Game Restoration features collaborations with real indie games, including Abiotic Factor and CONSCRIPT, with more surprise partnerships still to be revealed.

Players can also look forward to plenty of hidden secrets and Easter eggs throughout the game, including a unique Grand Theft Auto-inspired game celebrating GTA 6, alongside The Legend of Zelda-inspired cartridges celebrating the remake of Ocarina of Time.

Melbourne-based solo developer Adam Stormhardt developed Cozy Game Restoration independently, and it was recently showcased at PAX Aus 2026 as part of the Aus Indie Showcase and at ACMI’s Games Week Showcase, giving attendees a chance to play the game ahead of its release. The game’s growing popularity is particularly impressive for a solo-developed title self-published without publisher backing.

Cozy Game Restoration launches November 4, 2026, on Windows and Mac via Steam for $14.99 USD, with localization available in 19 languages. The game is designed with the Steam Deck in mind.

About Cozy Game Restoration

Cozy Game Restoration is a nostalgic restoration and collecting game developed by Melbourne-based solo indie developer Adam Stormhardt. Players can clean, repair, and collect over 200 retro-inspired video games across six unique gaming platforms, discovering hidden stories, rare collectibles, and nostalgic surprises along the way. Featuring collaborations with real indie games and a customizable workspace, Cozy Game Restoration celebrates the joy of discovering and preserving gaming history.

Key Features

• Restore forgotten retro game cartridges by removing dust, grime, ink, stickers, scratches, and adhesive residue
• Open mystery parcels to discover randomized cartridges with different conditions, visuals, rarities, and variants
• Collect 108 unique retro-inspired games, each with PAL and NTSC regional variants, for a total of 216 collectible versions inspired by games from the 1980s to early 2000s
• Discover rare regional variants, unique cartridge artwork, and special shell types
• Complete 300 quests at launch, earning decorations and cosmetics to personalize your collection room
• Enjoy a relaxing, tactile restoration experience with no timers and no fail states
• Collect special cartridges inspired by real Australian, New Zealand, and global indie games, including Abiotic Factor and CONSCRIPT
• Available in 19 languages at launch, with support for Windows, Mac, and Steam Deck

About Parasol Corp

Parasol Corp is an independent game development studio based in Melbourne and the developer and publisher of Cozy Game Restoration. The studio creates thoughtful, player-focused games built around tactile interaction, nostalgia, and the quiet joy of discovery.