Game submissions are now open for developers and publishers
TOKYO — Jan. 26, 2026 — INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting global indie game fans with more than 100 million total views since its 2020 debut, returns for its annual Spring showcase on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments are back for this Spring’s event: quick-fire announcements will wash ashore during the INDIE Waves segment, and INDIE Spotlight dives deeper into a handful of indies selected by the INDIE Live Expo committee.
Catch the East-meets-West indie extravaganza broadcast in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean on YouTube Live, X Live, Twitch, Niconico, Billibilli, and Steam. Expect more showcase details soon.
“Every year we are blown away by the amazing submissions we receive,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “It’s an absolute pleasure to spotlight the boundless creativity across the gaming industry, and we can’t wait to see what indie devs around the world have in store for 2026.”
Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry. To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.
The globally acclaimed French electronic duo unveils their exclusive new track, “Human,” performed live at the Six Invitational on 15 February 2026, at the Adidas Arena in Paris.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 27 January 2026 – Ubisoft is thrilled to announce that Ofenbach, one of France’s most celebrated electronic music duos, will deliver an exclusive live performance during the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris. Their appearance is scheduled for 15 February, during the final weekend of the world’s biggest Rainbow Six Siege Esports competition. As the pinnacle event of the Rainbow Six Siege Esports calendar, the Six Invitational brings together the world’s top teams and attracts millions of viewers every year. The collaboration marks Ubisoft’s ongoing commitment to bringing original cultural, musical, and entertainment experiences to its global esports fanbase.
The exclusive song “Human”, an original track created by Ofenbach as the official anthem of this year’s competition, will be available today on all major streaming platforms. The track is the result of a global collaboration between Ubisoft and Warner Music, uniting their creative expertise to craft a powerful electro anthem rooted in the spirit of competition, community, and Parisian energy. As the most‑streamed French electronic duo/band worldwide, Ofenbach were invited to put their own touch to the music, resulting in a strong electro anthem with the community at its heart.
“Writing ‘Human’ for the Six Invitational was a special challenge,” said Dorian Lux and César de Rummel of Ofenbach. “We wanted to capture both the tension and humanity behind competition. Premiering the track live in Paris makes the moment even more meaningful.”
Uniting music and esports on a global stage
Known for worldwide hits such as Be Mine, Katchi, and Wasted Love, Ofenbach have become one of most streamed and exported electronic acts in the world. Their performance will energise thousands of fans at the Adidas Arena and millions watching online across the globe.
“Inviting Ofenbach to create an original track and perform live strengthens the link between music and competitive gaming,” says Wladimir Pandolfo, Music Business Director at Ubisoft. “Their new song ‘Human’ brings a fresh artistic dimension to the Six Invitational 2026, and we’re thrilled to host its first-ever live performance on our stage.”
The show will be broadcast live during the Six Invitational on 15 February at 16:45 CET / 02:45 AEDT on 16 February.
Ofenbach is a Paris-based electronic duo formed by Dorian Lauduique and César de Rummel. With more than 3 billion streams, multiple international platinum records, and performances on major stages worldwide, Ofenbach have established themselves as one of leading electronic music acts.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2024–25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG’s Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, EastWest, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG’s music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalogue of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. Follow WMG on Instagram, X, TiKTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.
BALL x PIT‘s first major update, The Regal Update, adds a wealth of new content to Kenny Sun and Friends’ million-selling roguelite, including new characters, new balls, and a brand new mode that players have been crying out for since launch.
You can now play as the Falconer, a new character who fires off two balls launched by a pair of birds flanking the screen, giving their attacks a wide, swooping spread. Or take on the role of the Carouser, a medieval royal troublemaker who can twist ball trajectories with a personal gravity field, pulling shots off their usual paths.
A selection of eight powerful new balls includes Fireworks, which burst outward in bright, unpredictable patterns, scattering damage in every direction; the Stone Ball, which hits like a truck on impact but slowly crumbles as it keeps bouncing; and the Landslide, which triggers a cascading wave of debris in front of the first impact point and deals damage that lasts for a few seconds to surrounding enemies.
And then there’s Endless Mode, one of BALL x PIT‘s most requested features. Unlocked once you finish the game, each level can now be pushed as far as you can handle, continuing indefinitely as long as you manage to stay alive once finishing the boss in that area and agree to continue deeper into the pit.
All of this, and a LOT more, awaits you in The Regal Update, which is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
Point your balls towards ballxpit.com for more information.
In Development from Full Metal Bagel, a New Indie Game Studio with Ex-Ubisoft, Naughty Dog and Tencent Developers and Rising StarsHell Express will Blend Sci‑Fi Squad-Based Action with Rich Storytelling in a Chaotic Journey through LimboHead to Taipei Game Show to Meet the Team, Play an Alpha Playtest Demo to Give Feedback and Get Swag at Full Metal Bagel’s Booth
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 26, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie games on PC and console, today announced a new partnership with Full Metal Bagel to publish the studio’s standout anime-style co-op extraction shooter adventure,Hell Express. This high‑stakes supernatural adventure is in development from Full Metal Bagel, an up-and-coming indie studio with industry veterans who’ve worked on highly acclaimed titles like The Last of Us Part II, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Honor of Kings, and more. Hell Express will be a one-of-a-kind paranormal thrill ride, and is currently in development with more news and development updates, including feedback-driven Alpha playtests, to be shared throughout this year.
This partnership brings together Arc Games’ worldwide publishing expertise and Full Metal Bagel’s vision to redefine the boundaries of entertainment with groundbreaking game design and unparalleled interactive experiences. Under this collaboration, Arc Games will support global distribution, marketing, and long‑term live‑service strategy for Hell Express, while Full Metal Bagel continues to lead development and creative direction.
To celebrate this partnership, Arc Games and Full Metal Bagel are thrilled to feature Hell Express at Taipei Game Show, starting on January 29 and ending on February 1. Taipei Game Show attendees will have the chance to play an Alpha Playtest demo of the game at Full Metal Bagel’s booth (booth A18 at Indie House) to share valuable feedback, meet the development team and get exclusive Hell Express swag.
“Partnering with Arc Games allows us to focus fully on building the game we’ve always envisioned, and we’re incredibly excited to have their support,” said Chao Chen, Creative Director of Hell Express and Co-Founder of Full Metal Bagel. “After an amazing year last year — from winning Best Multiplayer Game at China Joy to the overwhelming response to our Game Reveal Trailer — our team is more motivated than ever this year to make Hell Express an unforgettable adventure. We want players involved from the very beginning, so throughout this year we’ll be rolling out playtests designed to gather feedback and help shape the experience. We can’t wait for what’s ahead and are thrilled to have everyone join us on this journey!”
“We see tremendous potential in Hell Express and fully expect it to stand out as one of the most exciting titles in the extraction shooter genre,” said Yoon Im, CEO of Arc Games. “Just from seeing Hell Express for the first time, it was clear to us that the Full Metal Bagel team brings an incredible level of creativity to their work and their approach to gameplay and world‑building. We’re proud to have this partnership with the team and support them in their vision of elevating what interactive entertainment can be. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to collaborating with talented developers across the globe and helping bring remarkable games to players everywhere.”
ABOUT HELL EXPRESS
Hell Express is a PvE isometric extraction shooter for 1-4 players, blending heart-pounding combat, high-risk treasure hunts, and strategic resource management in a world teetering between life and death. As a member of Hell Express—an armed delivery company that sends delivery to Limbo—you’ll choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and personal motives. Dive into the perilous depths of Limbo, complete dangerous deliveries, and scavenge for treasures to upgrade your gear and vehicles. But beware: every decision could mean the difference between survival and ruin.
Hell Express is currently in development from a new independent game studio, Full Metal Bagel, with Arc Games to publish the title.
ABOUT FULL METAL BAGEL GAMES
Full Metal Bagel is a new independent video game studio with video game industry veterans who’ve worked on critically acclaimed titles like The Last of Us Part II, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Honor of Kings, and more. The studio’s vision is to redefine the boundaries of entertainment with groundbreaking game design and unparalleled interactive experiences. This new studio is dedicated to crafting titles that are not mere pastimes but catalysts for imagination, emotional engagement, and global community building. Hell Express, a stylish anime-style co-op extraction shooter, is the debut title for the studio and is currently in development. For more information about Full Metal Bagel, please visit: www.fullmetalbagel.com/
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 andStar 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, andFellowship, 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.
Welcome to the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, Commander. Come with us, today, as we delve into your journey with Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes. In today’s briefing we’ll take you through the basics of Fleet Management and Combat, which you’ll need to master to survive Cylon attacks and rejoin the Galactica.
Stay tuned for more videos and development updates!
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes builds on Alt Shift’s celebrated narrative tactical release in the 1 million+ player game, Crying Suns, and evokes Battlestar Galactica’s striking universe through beautifully detailed artwork. For the latest intel on Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, wishlist the game on Steam, and follow @Dotemu and @AltShift on X.
Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Assemble Indie “Dream Team” for Global Launch of GAMBONANZA
ZURICH, CH / BERLIN, DE / PARIS, FR – 26th January 2026 – Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing are proud to announce a global co-publishing partnership for Gambonanza, the upcoming roguelike chess-builder from solo developer Paul Giovannini (Blukulélé Studio). The original trailer reveal from Blukulélé back in March 2025 has wracked up a whopping 560k views! Coming soon to PC and Mobile platforms, a public playtest is now live on Steam.
While Stray Fawn’s involvement with the title was previously known, the inclusion of Sidekick Publishing as a global co-publisher marks a major expansion for the project. In a significant update to the game’s roadmap, the partners have confirmed that Gambonanza will now launch simultaneously on PC and Mobile platforms later this year. To facilitate this multi-platform release, the team has enlisted the expertise of ATEO, who will handle the mobile ports. This collaboration represents the assembly of a strategic “dream team” across the European indie scene, reuniting partners with a previous history of successful collaboration.
A Proven Indie-Alliance
This is not the first time these entities have shared the board. Sidekick and Stray Fawn previously worked together on the successful publishing of TerraScape in 2024. Furthermore, ATEO acts as a common technical thread, having recently collaborated with Sidekick on the mobile launch of Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot, and with Stray Fawn on the mobile version of Dungeon Clawler. This collective experience ensures that Gambonanza benefits from a highly synchronized group of experts committed to bringing a new vision of chess to a global audience.
About Gambonanza: A Roguelike Chess Revolution
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a condensed board where tactical risks yield high rewards. The game reimagines traditional chess as a strategy-packed adventure where victory requires capturing every piece on the board through synergistic play.
Key Features:
Synergistic Gambits: Over 150 Gambits allow players to alter the properties of their run, such as supercharging specific pieces or forcing enemies to skip turns.
Tactical Board Upgrades: Players can enhance the chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, and protective surfaces to gain a tactical edge.
Dynamic Reserve System: A unique off-board storage system allows players to keep extra pieces in reserve, deploying them at pivotal moments to shift the balance of power.
High-Impact Rounds: Smaller starting boards intensify the strategic tension, delivering quick yet deep gameplay sessions.
Retro Aesthetic: The game features vibrant pixel art and a nostalgic CRT filter, complemented by a quirky atmosphere and mini-games inspired by slot machines, pachinko and Gachapon.
Playtest and Upcoming Demo
To coincide with this partnership announcement, a Public Playtest is now live on Steam. This phase allows the community to provide critical insights ahead of Steam Next Fest in late February. These insights will help refine the experience as the team prepares for a free Demo release (coming soon) and the full global launch across PC and Mobile later this year.
Executive Quotes
Paul Giovannini (Blukulélé):
“Sidekick immediately understood Gambonanza, both the game and the vision behind it. They just get it, making our collaboration ridiculously smooth and motivating. And now that another partner has joined the adventure, our very serious victory poses have somehow become even more dramatically hilarious!”
Sidekick Publishing:
“Bringing a classic board game like chess to both PC and mobile with such a clever, roguelike twist is an opportunity we are thrilled to be part of. This partnership allows us to reunite with our long-term friends at Stray Fawn and ATEO, building up on that existing foundation of trust. We are 100% committed to Paul’s vision for Gambonanza and are eager to apply our collective expertise to make it a global success.” – Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing
Stray Fawn:
“When one of my teammates discovered the Gambonanza trailer on YouTube, we were all blown away by its charm. Within hours, I reached out to Paul to ask about a possible collaboration. When he said yes, it escalated into a small party at the office. And now, we have another big moment to celebrate, as our long-time partners Ateo and Sidekick have joined in as well.” – Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio
ATEO:“Gambonanza is a Steam game screaming for a mobile port; its core loop hooks players instantly with the perfect balance of speed and depth. We knew we were working on something amazing when our lead developer disappeared for 80 hours, resurfacing only to dive into in-depth feedback with the creator, Paul. Uniting our separate partners on this single project has been, simply put, awesome for everyone involved.” – Sebastian Tobler, Co-Founder and General Manager at ATEO
Glide across islands, fight otherworldly foes, and prevent planetary collision in this solo-developed adventure
[Brisbane, Australia – January 26, 2026] — Valkyrie Saga, the PSX-inspired indie platformer developed by Public Void, launches on Steam today! Play as Roll the Valkyrie as you fulfill a divine task from the Goddess herself to stop a floating island from crashing into earth in a post-cataclysmic world. However, this ancient island may have more to it than meets the eye. Explore cryptic ruins, fend off fearsome foes, and uncover the many secrets of a once-thriving civilization.
Nostalgic PSX Aesthetics: Valkyrie Saga captures the original PSX with era-authentic visuals, a deeply immersive soundtrack, and gameplay that recreates the magic that defined a generation.
Soar Like a Valkyrie: As the divine warrior, you’ll have to master both the art of soaring across the skies across the plummeting island, and the way of the spear, confronting otherworldly foes!
Uncover Complex Lore: Hidden among the ruins, cryptic scribblings, and odd twists of the world is a complex story to piece together, detailing what happened to the civilization that once occupied the island. Can you find out the truth before it is too late?
Public Void is an up and coming Brisbane based studio, trying to make fun games. After the release of their first game to test the waters, Public Void are now positioned to make exciting and stylish games.
Newly revealed RTS management sim aims to take lunar colony management to the realistic stratosphere
[January 26th, 2026] – Upstairs Games has announced Possible One: Lunar Industries, a realistic colony management RTS that challenges players to lead the development of a lunar colony using proven real-world technologies, establishing the foundations of space industries while managing both survival and profitability. Space simulator fans can set their sights on building their lunar colony on PC.
With its focus on strategic systems and realistic world-building, Possible One: Lunar Industries presents a grounded take on lunar colonization and space industry, challenging players to build a colony that is both self-sustaining and profitable to a board of directors on Earth.
Excavate valuable resources and precious metals from beneath the lunar surface through terrain-challenging mining operations, processing them into profitable products that support the colony’s growth. Players must build, plan, and maintain a mining operation capable of surviving the harsh conditions of outer space, laying out the foundations of expanding structures and facilities, including housing, workplaces, laboratories, and manufacturing plants.
As the colony develops, unlock new technologies and upgrades while managing the dangers of life on the Moon. Radiation exposure, low-gravity living, and the psychological effects of isolation all factor into colony management, alongside the need to balance immediate operational demands with the political and economic realities of space trade as the colony’s reputation grows back on Earth.
Key Features:
Realistic Colony Management: Build and operate a lunar colony using proven real-world technologies
Resource Extraction & Industry: Excavate lunar resources and precious metals and convert them into profitable products
Colony Planning & Construction: Design and maintain housing, workplaces, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities
Survival Challenges: Manage radiation exposure, low gravity, and the psychological impact of living far from Earth
Strategic Growth: Unlock new technologies and navigate the political and economic realities of space trade
Possible One: Lunar Industries is currently in development for PC. Excited space travelers can wishlist the game on Steam.
About Upstairs Games
The Upstairs Games team formed in 2021 when a small group of friends united around a shared passion for grounded, industrial space worlds, a challenge that proved anything was Possible. The result was Possible One: Lunar Industries, a small experiment that became the studio’s defining vision.
Jagex lines up the first-ever RuneScape event outside of the UK for 2026, alongside new quests, PvP events… and the first raid for the game in four years.
Monday, 26th January 2026, Cambridge, UK – Jagex, creator of the iconic RuneScape franchise, has today revealed a barrage of new content coming to Old School RuneScape in 2026, together with the game’s debut event to be held outside of the UK. Unveiled during today’s Old School RuneScape’s Winter Summit, players of the iconic, retro fantasy MMORPG can look forward to a whole slew of new, meaningful content over the weeks and months ahead.
Expanded Sailing skill: Old School’s first new skill, Sailing, is set to be expanded upon in 2026 with a raft of additional content, including quests, a brand-new Barracuda Trial, and activities around the Red Reef.
Blood Moon Rises: Players of a certain disposition can pack their garlic and prepare to overcome ‘Blood Moon Rises’, a blood-curdling Grandmaster-tier quest finale that will conclude The Myreque storyline: regularly voted one of the most popular storylines by the community.
Raids IV: First revealed in front of a packed audience at RuneFest 2025, Old School RuneScape will be getting its first new raid in four years in 2026, The Fractured Archive.
Leagues VI: A temporary game mode that’s proved so popular that it’s since migrated to RuneScape, Leagues is returning once more to Old School RuneScape this April. Featuring fast-paced gameplay filled with bonus XP drops, loot boosts, and power buffs, Demonic Pacts will also be bringing back combat masteries reimagines for Leagues VI. Expect all new relics, tasks and truly demonic reward. Find out more.
Beware the Ides of Milk: The result of the most recent Game Jam, a new bovine boss is terrorising Lumbridge and all players (whether free-to-play or members) will be able take on Brutus the cow boss as they find out about the ongoing feud between Seth Groats and Cassius.
Deadman, Deadman, Deadman
Deadman: Allstars: This year will see Season 3 of Deadman: Allstars, Old School RuneScape’s premier PvP competition take place. Packed with some of the game’s biggest content creators and PK (player killer) veterans, the finals will see six teams battle it out in a live finale scheduled to take place at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on 20th June.
The Deadman: Allstars Live final will be the first time an Old School RuneScape event has taken place outside of the UK, underlining the continued expansion and success of the game, and will once again be hosted by creator, Solo Mission. Tickets will be released for sale on 21st February.
Deadman: Annihilation: More Deadman action will be taking place soon with the launch of the high intensity, PvP everywhere (well, aside from scarce designated safe zones) Deadman: Annihilation. Starting this Friday, and running until the 21st February, this limited-time game mode – and successor to 2024’s Armageddon variant – once again shakes things up with new additions to Sigils and Breaches, and players earn points that can be used to acquire cosmetic rewards in the main game.
Finally, the team unveiled some additions to the merchandise range with new items from StarForge. This includes an Old School RuneScape-themed keyboard and keycap set, a 3D modelled and hand-painted TzKal-Zuk keycap and a new platelight and wall art featuring a lineup of iconic bosses created in collaboration with community artist BucketCultist. These new items join the RuneScape 25th Anniversary collection alongside the previously announced YouTooz Lumbridge Castle and RuneScape: 25 Years Deluxe Vinyl from Laced Records.
Today’s raft of announcements for Old School RuneScape forms part of the RuneScape franchise’s 25th anniversary, which will also see the biggest RuneFest ever take place this autumn in Birmingham, UK.
Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.
About Jagex
Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.
As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.
The Code Vein II Character Creator Demo is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. As the start of players’ time-travelling adventure approaches, the demo allows them to build and fully customise their own Revenant Hunter character with dozens of fun and creative options.
Even better, characters can be saved and transferred into the full game at launch on 30 January 2026. Players can also explore the MagMell Institute or strike a pose with their brand-new Revenant Hunter in Photo Mode.
You can watch the dedicated trailer via the link below and find more information about Code Vein II on the official website.
