Deluxe Edition available at launch on August 27, includes bubble-themed cosmetics. New gameplay walkthrough video released
[London, UK – July 22, 2026] – Tiny Roar and Megabit Publishing are thrilled to unveil Lou’s Lagoon’s Deluxe Edition, launching alongside the base version of the game on August 27!
The Deluxe Edition features new cosmetics for players, including a ‘Lifeguard’ skin that can be applied to their character, and a ‘BubbleFan Engine’ which uses bubbles to power their trusty seaplane that leaves bubble trails behind as they fly. The edition also includes a decor pack, which contains 8 buildable cozy beachside items like a Bubble Parasol, Inflatable Pool and more.
The Deluxe Edition will be available to purchase at launch. Additionally, base game owners will be able to add the Deluxe Edition content via a ‘Deluxe Edition Pack’, which can be wishlisted now on Steam and will be available to purchase on all platforms at launch.
Dropping alongside today’s announcement, the Lou’s Lagoon team have released a new gameplay walkthrough that gives players a closer look at the game’s key features, island settings and the colorful cast of characters they’ll meet on their journey.
Lou’s Lagoon sees players arrive on the tropical archipelago of Limbo in search of their beloved Uncle Lou who is missing after a nasty storm has hit. Taking to the skies in their seaplane, players will fly from island to island, rebuilding communities and unraveling the mystery of Lou’s disappearance. Lou’s Lagoon recently surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam and announced a Switch 2 release.
Key Game Features:
Explore the Limbo archipelago, home to vibrant communities and ancient secrets.
Pilot your very own seaplane, master ring challenges, and enjoy the freedom of open skies.
Upgrade your gadgets to expand your adventures. Scoop, build, glide and fish!
Personalize your seaplane with vibrant skins and custom configurations.
Full character customization. Make your avatar uniquely yours, from hairstyle to outfits and accessories.
Build your island base, decorate it, and make Lou’s Lagoon feel like home.
A mystery to unravel. Piece together clues, follow Lou’s trail, and uncover the truth behind his disappearance!
Lou’s Lagoon is available to wishlist now on Steam, Nintendo Shop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox. The Deluxe Edition pack can also be wishlisted now on Steam, and will be available at launch alongside the Deluxe Edition on all other platforms.
With a passion for gaming, Tiny Roar is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences. Established in 2015 in Hamburg, Germany, Tiny Roar strives every day to deliver fun, polished games across all platforms. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment, they approach game development as a collaboration with both players and partners on their quest to create memorable games that stand the test of time.
About Megabit
Megabit is Aonic’s new publishing arm that was created to support its 1st and 3rd party studio partners. Megabit provides world class publishing services to support incredible developers around the world. Key titles under Megabit include Warren Spector’s Thick as Thieves from OtherSideEntertainment, the open world adventure Lou’s Lagoon from Tiny Roar and, Hello Sunshine from Red Thread Games.
Battle Dragons and explore the Ancient Lands on PC, Xbox and Mobile
Berlin, Germany – 23 July 2026 – Albion Online, the free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, has announced a major content update, ‘Dragonfire’. First launched in 2017, Albion Online recently received a significant visual overhaul as well as making its console debut on Xbox, and the ‘Dragonfire’ update now unleashes Dragons of the ancient past onto the world of Albion, along with a new realm to explore and new rewards. The update launches on 31 August for PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, Xbox Series S|X, Android and Apple.
‘Dragonfire’ is a major expansion for Albion Online, long-requested by fans who have wanted to see dragons featured in the game. As well as adding the fiery creatures, the Dragonfire update adds new combat opportunities, a new realm, new equipment and a special mount for the most determined players.
About Dragonfire
The story begins with The Ashborn, who have completed their rituals to awaken the Dragons, but players will soon find that one creature rises above the others; Azaryon, the Fire Dragon, who lies deep in a lair that only the toughest will be able to enter. For those who dare, a truly epic PvE battle awaits that requires skill, teamwork and dedication. Elsewhere, dragons will also attack the Royal Continent and the Outlands offering spontaneous encounters for solo adventurers and guilds alike.
The rituals have also opened portals to a previously unknown realm, the Ancient Lands. High above Albion a series of islands float where players will come across Ashborn enemies, powerful Drakes, and valuable treasures with the challenges increasing the deeper they go. Those who make it to the Dragon Sanctuary will find a brand-new raid Dungeon where groups can test themselves against imposing mobs, including the leader of the Ashborn herself.
With new adventures come new rewards, and by harnessing the Dragons there are strange, new items on offer such as Dragon Armor, crafted from their bones and wings which give players powerful new abilities on the battlefield. The most valuable item of all however, is the Drake Egg, obtained by defeating Azaryon, which can be nurtured and grown into a player’s own Fire Drake mount.
“Dragonfire is a game-changing update that has been long requested by our community,” said Game Director, Moritz Bokelmann. “We can’t wait for players to face the new challenges, including the toughest PvE battle to date, and explore a whole new realm in the skies above Albion from 31 August.”
A full overview of the update is available on the official update page. Players can download the game for free on Microsoft Store, Steam, Epic Game Store, Apple App Store and Google Play.
About Albion Online Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG set in the medieval fantasy world of Albion. From its humble beginnings as an independently developed, old-school MMO, it has risen to become one of the world’s foremost sandbox MMORPGs, played by hundreds of thousands of players around the world. Whether you prefer to play as a hardened fighter, a farmer, a merchant or a master craftsman, in Albion’s player-driven world, everyone has a place. A “you are what you wear” system free from typical class restrictions lets players define their own roles within the game world. Each item crafted, enemy slain, and territory conquered has effects and consequences – because in the world of Albion, everyone matters.
About Sandbox Interactive GmbH Sandbox Interactive is a game development studio in Berlin, Germany that develops and operates the cross-platform sandbox MMO Albion Online. Founded in 2012 with a core team of just three people, the studio has since expanded to over 90 employees. Sandbox Interactive follows the belief that the creation of your own world and interaction with other players are paramount to entertainment – and that these ideas are truly brought to life in the sandbox genre. With Albion Online, the studio has created a game that places compelling gameplay and the player experience squarely in the foreground.
New Persona Cards, creation parts, movesets, MyFACTION content, and more round out Season 4!
WWE® 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 4* embraces the unpredictable energy of the Attitude Era, introducing one of the most extreme and beloved tag teams in wrestling history, a megastar musician, and a multi-time AAA Reina de Reinas Champion to the roster. Season 4 content is available starting today. Full details are available now in the latest Ringside Report.
On the Premium Track**:
Ringside Pass Season 4 introduces tag team royalty, The Hardy Boyz, chart-topping artist and lifelong WWE fan Jelly Roll, and AAA star Lady Shani, unlocked and available to claim immediately in Tier 1, bringing a combined 47 new moves and taunts with them;
New Personas including Team Xtreme versions of Lita ‘00 and Jeff Hardy ‘00, plus new creation parts and moves for character customisation, RXP boosts, Island VC, MyFACTION tokens, and more.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest tag teams to ever step foot into the squared circle, The Hardy Boyz helped establish the high-risk and unpredictable style of action that made the Attitude Era so successful. Known for their high-flying, fast-paced offence and creative use of ladders, they were instrumental in the creation of the Tables, Ladders & Chairs match type, and their Team Xtreme partnership with Lita helped propel her to Hall of Fame status. As a team, the Hardys captured the WWE World Tag Team Championship six times, held the Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and WCW Tag Team Championships, and are the fourth-ever WWE Tag Team Triple Crown Champions. Individually, Matt Hardy has also held the ECW, United States, European, Hardcore, and Cruiserweight Championships. Jeff Hardy is a former WWE Champion, two-time World Heavyweight Champion, five-time Intercontinental Champion, three-time Hardcore Champion, and held the European, Light Heavyweight and United States Championships. He is the 18th Triple Crown Champion and 9th Grand Slam Champion, placing him amongst the most decorated Superstars in WWE history.
A lifelong WWE superfan, Jelly Roll is among the most popular musicians in the world today. The Grammy-winning, platinum-album-selling singer, rapper and songwriter brought his passion and work ethic to wrestling, training for in-ring action and making multiple WWE appearances, including a tag match with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul at SummerSlam 2025, and an in-ring victory over Kit Wilson on a March 2026 episode of SmackDown. Jelly Roll also played a pivotal role at WrestleMania 42, where he prevented Pat McAfee from interfering in the title match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
The “Tibetan Princess” Lady Shani is a former two-time AAA Reina de Reinas Champion. The masked luchadora’s true identity remains a mystery, but her in-ring ability is undeniable. Incorporating a mix of high-flying, lucha libre maneuvers, technical holds and brawling, her well-rounded in-ring style makes her a challenging match-up for any opponent.
Throughout the Premium Track of the Ringside Pass, players will also find new Create-A-Superstar parts and moves, including the Dokugumo Death Drop, Springboard 450, and Black Tiger Submission, plus MyFACTION currency and content, World Taunts and currency for The Island, and more.
On the Free Track:
Personas featuring alternate, historical looks for Superstars, including Chad Gable ‘16, John Cena ‘25, and Shinsuke Nakamura ‘23, will be available for all players to earn and unlock.
In addition to new Ringside Pass content, the WrestleMania 42 Pack is coming soon, set to launch on August 19, 2026. The WrestleMania 42 Pack is available to all players who purchased the WWE 2K26 Monday Night War Edition, and available for individual purchase for players who own other editions of the game.
WrestleMania 42 Pack contents include:
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Arena;
WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Arena;
MyFACTION Persona Cards, which unlock the associated Persona in all game modes;
Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 42 Persona;
Liv Morgan WrestleMania 42 Persona;
Includes her new “Trouble” theme song;
Alexa Bliss WrestleMania 42 Persona.
Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available now, including Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. Ringside Pass Premium Season 4 is included in the Attitude Era Edition and Monday Night War Edition, as part of the Season Pass, and is also available for individual purchase.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyFACTION, The Island, and Online Multiplayer, may require Internet connection, online account registration, and/or may not be accessible by accounts registered to users below the age of 13 (minimum age varies). See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.
*Ringside Pass requires WWE 2K26, internet connection and 2K account. Ringside Pass rewards require unlocking with gameplay. For more information on Ringside Pass go to wwe.2k.com/2k26/ringside-pass/
**Ringside Pass Premium is available for separate purchase. Paid Premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season through gameplay. For more information on Premium Pass offerings, go to wwe.2k.com/2k26/ringside-pass/
The expressive, motion-driven rhythm game lets everyone become a conductor
Sydney, Australia— July 23, 2026 — Microids, in partnership with Double Jack, today announced that Maestro, a rhythm game where players conduct a symphonic orchestra through motion controls, will be released in a physical edition on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. A new track, “Ashes on the Fire” from Attack on Titan, will be available.
Maestrois a rhythm game that allows one to experience music from the conductor’s point of view. Players step onto the conductor’s podium in a Parisian opera house, and lead the musicians with intuitive and expressive gestures. Players hold a Joy‑Con in each hand, one guiding the baton to keep tempo, the other cueing orchestra sections and controlling dynamics.
Maestrois designed to be fun to play for anyone in any setting. The game doesn’t require music knowledge, and remains accessible to newcomers while offering a challenge for rhythm game fans. Four difficulty modes, global leaderboards, and a range of cosmetic unlocks give players room to grow and to make each performance their own. The game supports tabletop and docked play, equally suiting solo sessions and shared living room play.
The game’s iconic repertoire includes classical pieces by composers like Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart, as well as soundtracks from iconic franchises such as Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. The full tracklist is available on the official website.
“Nintendo players deserve to conduct Beethoven from their living room. So I made that happen,” said Eric de Roch, CEO of Culture.
Awarded Meta’s Game of the Year in 2024, Maestro has already proven successful in VR. Double Jack has now fully adapted the core gameplay to Nintendo hardware, with Joy-Con motion controls and flexible play styles in mind. To deliver a cinematic experience on a TV, the studio rebuilt the game’s dynamic camera and hand-animation system for flat screens. With this new system, players still feel like virtuosos facing the pressure of the crowd and the orchestra in front of them.
Maestro will be available in physical edition for Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026.
The game is also available on Meta Quest, PSVR2, Pico, and SteamVR. For more information about the game, players can visit the official website.
About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985, which has established itself as a key international player in the industry. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids offers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to experience brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.
About Double Jack
Double Jack is an indie game studio based in Paris, France, composed of industry veterans with 10 to 20 years of experience across AAA titles and major platforms. Maestro is the studio’s debut title, expanded into a full game following the strong success of its demo, Maestro: The Masterclass.
23rd of July – Melbourne, Australia – Late last year, a joke about a bird game that didn’t exist started making its way around the internet. People were using AI to fake a handful of gameplay clips from something called “Bird Game 3,” and for reasons nobody could quite explain, it caught on.
Today, HexNest Games is proud to announce that Birds of War, the class-based aerial PvP game born from that meme, is officially available today on Steam.
Birds of War drops three teams of three into fast, chaotic aerial combat, stealing eggs from rival nests and defending their own, with proximity voice chat that means you hear an opponent coming before you see them, and they hear everything you say back. The easiest way to describe it: it’s COD, but you’re a bird. It’s the game internet culture accidentally designed, built for real by a team of three: a rapper, a videographer, and a former professional esports player.
The game launches with 100,000 people already on the Steam wishlist, and none of them got there through paid advertising. During Steam Next Fest, the demo had more than 25,000 unique players that week and hit a peak of around 300 concurrent players in a single week.
Twitch streamer LIRIK played it live to his three million followers and stopped mid-session to say it outright: “You guys might have something here, this could be the biggest thing. Rip Fortnite. This could be the next Marvel Rivals, I see it. I see it.”
“We kept seeing these fake AI clips of a multiplayer bird game that didn’t actually exist, so we decided to change that. We thought it would take 2 weeks. It didn’t. Six months later, it’s finally here. This is a win for human and bird-kind, we stole AI’s job. Introducing Birds of War, it’s essentially COD but you’re a bird. It’s a 3v3v3 team-based shooter with no guns, just beaks and claws. You pick a bird class, fight over eggs, scream at each other in proximity chat, and somehow it all works. This is our first game as founders, built independently alongside our good friend Matt Didehvar, an ex-esports pro (Fnatic) and veteran developer.” says Seaton Rogers, Founder of HexNest Games, known to most as Australian rapper YNG Martyr.
Birds of War Key Features:
3v3v3 Aerial Combat – class-based dogfighting across fast, chaotic matches
Nine Bird Classes – Crow, Hummingbird, Shoebill, Pigeon, Owl, Eagle and more, each with a distinct playstyle
Proximity Voice Chat – hear the enemy before you see them, and they hear you
Ragdoll Physics – melee-first combat where every hit and every elimination makes its own highlight reel
Pay to Flex, Not Pay to Win – cosmetic-only monetisation, nothing purchasable affects gameplay
Built for Content – 9:16 in-game camera toggle and a Mute All Forever button, made for streamers and short-form creators
ABOUT BIRDS OF WAR: Birds of War is a class-based aerial PvP game where nine bird classes battle across multiple modes, including Egg Conquest, Team Deathmatch, Free for All and Infected. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game combines melee-first, physics-driven combat with proximity voice chat for a genuinely chaotic multiplayer experience, and everything purchasable in-game is cosmetic only.
ABOUT HEXNEST GAMES: HexNest Games is an independent studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Founder Seaton Rogers is a working Australian rapper known as YNG Martyr. Co-founder Samuel Gordon is a videographer who has shot much of Rogers’ music content. Lead Developer Matt Didehvar is a former professional esports player who competed for Fnatic before COVID-era travel restrictions ended his competitive career. Birds of War is the studio’s debut title, self-funded, self-marketed and built entirely by this team of three.
Official NBA 2K27 Gameplay Trailer Premieres Worldwide on July 29
July 23, 2026 – Today, 2K officially announced the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs Centre who made history as the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, will grace the cover of the Standard Edition. Indiana Fever Guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, three-time WNBA All-Star starter, and player who has transformed the landscape of women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark, will star on the Deluxe Edition. Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, three-time NBA All-Star and the youngest MVP in NBA history, will be celebrated on the limited-time Ultra Edition.
NBA 2K27 launches September 4 across PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition owners won’t have to wait long as Early Access begins on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM AEST.*
“Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose each come from different worlds, but they share the same obsession that has altered the trajectory of the game,” said Zak Armitage, SVP & GM of NBA 2K. “Wembanyama has broken the mould for what a big man can be and keeps breaking it. Clark is pulling up from the logo, not just redefining what range looks like, but the women’s game entirely. And Rose changed what it meant to be a point guard – explosive, physical, unstoppable – and when faced with setbacks, his hunger for the game is what brought him back. None of them have an off switch, and that same relentless drive is what defines NBA 2K27.”
“When you’re truly obsessed with basketball, the game doesn’t stop when you leave the arena. NBA 2K is the court that never locks up, it’s always open whether you’re in Paris or San Antonio. It’s how you study the game, sharpen your IQ, and live basketball 24/7,” said Standard Edition cover athlete Victor Wembanyama. “To be the face of a game that fuels that hunger for hoops and whose covers immortalise the all-time greats, that’s a dream come true for me.”
“Being on the cover of NBA 2K27 is special because this game reaches fans all over the world,” said Deluxe Edition cover athlete Caitlin Clark. “To be the first WNBA player on her own global cover means women’s basketball gets to show up on that stage too, and I am proud to be part of that.”
“It’s crazy looking back at being on the NBA 2K13 cover to now having my own edition for NBA 2K27,” said Ultra Edition cover athlete Derrick Rose. “During my journey there have been coaches who believed in me, teammates who made me better, and fans who showed up louder than I ever expected. So, this is a chance to inspire young athletes to stay obsessed with the game. To show them that when you put in the countless hours of hard work, it rewards you.”
Editions & Pricing**
NBA 2K27 is now available for pre-order on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC, and to wishlist on Nintendo Switch 2. The three editions of the game include:
Standard Edition – $99.95 AUD: Featuring Victor Wembanyama, the Standard Edition launches September 4, 2026, and will be available on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Deluxe Edition – $119.95 AUD: Headlined by Caitlin Clark and available on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. This edition includes 100,000 VC****; MyCAREER content (25x 6 Types of Skill Boosts, 25x 3 Types of Gatorade Boosts, Victor Wembanyama Jersey, Caitlin Clark Jersey, and a 2HR 2XP Coin (MyCAREER)); and MyTEAM content (Full ’27: Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack, 5x ’27: Series 1 Packs, and a 2HR 2XP Coin (MyTEAM)). Includes Early Access starting on August 29, 2026, up to one week before worldwide release.*
Ultra Edition – $239.95 AUD (Limited availability through September 6, 2026): Celebrating Derrick Rose, the Ultra Edition is available on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus an additional 35,000 VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass*****, and the Summer Season Pass Pro Pass Bundle (Seasons 7–9 Pro Pass, releasing in Summer 2027); the Roses Oversize Hoodie in MyCAREER; Premium SKU MyTEAM Player Cards, which includes a guaranteed 98 OVR card (December 2026) and a guaranteed Invincible card (May 2027). NBA 2K26 players who pre-order NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition on the same platform will receive a 10% discount******. Includes Early Access beginning August 29, 2026.
Visit the NBA 2K27official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details, availability, and more information.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K27 is rated M.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Early Access begins 2:00 AM AEST, August 29. Ultra Edition only available on Playstation®5, XBOX Series X|S and PC through September 6. Availability may vary by region and time zone. See NBA 2K27 FAQ for full early access details.
**Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local retailers for more info and availability.
***Offer available until 3 AM AEST on August 18. Internet connection and NBA 2K Account required to redeem and use bonus content. For redemption details, see nba.2k.com/2k27/faq/. Terms apply.
****Online play requires an Internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.
*****NBA 2K27 Pro Passes and Hall of Fame passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet connection, and NBA 2K account. Paid premium passes unlock additional rewards for the season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each season. Availability restrictions apply. For more information on Season Pass, go to https://nba.2k.com/2K27/season-pass-faq/
******Loyalty Discount only available via the Platform Store through September 3, 2026. Ultra Edition is a digital version only available on PS5, XBOX Series X|S & PC. Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Limit 1 per Platform Account. Availability restrictions apply. See retailer site for details and terms. 2K Games is not responsible for fulfilment of Loyalty Discount.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin®️ as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars – creativity, innovation, and efficiency – guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
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Skill Awakening, New Rune “SKoll,” and More Arriving in Major Growth-Focused Update
LOS ANGELES – JULY 22, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a major update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG RAVEN2 that introduces the new region Walthar, the new growth system Skill Awakening, and more.
Walthar is a new high-level region available to players at Level 85 and above. The first phase of Walthar is now open, featuring nine hunting grounds across two areas, Beno Imperial Castle and Lichtendorf. Raven2 will gradually introduce the remaining areas of Walthar through future updates.
The update also adds Skill Awakening, a new growth system that allows players to further enhance their skills. Players can attempt Skill Awakening on all unique skills they have, except Heavenstone skills. Once a skill reaches skill enhancement +3, players can use Skill Enhancement Stone and Skill Awakening Stone that match the skill grade to proceed with awakening. This will allow players to gain various additional effects for existing unique skills based on six Skill Awakening effect grades.
To celebrate the update, Raven2 is offering a variety of events and rewards until August 19:
Bartram’s Special 7-Day Mission: Complete missions to receive Essence of the Sun as the final reward.
Bartram’s Special 14-day Check-In: Log into the game during the event period to obtain various daily rewards, such as Rare Rune Selection Chest, Skill Awakening Stone Fragment, and more.
Additional mission-based events will also provide growth materials such as Rune Enhancement Stone and Skill Enhancement Stone.
The latest update also features multiple content updates. The maximum Special Corps Level has been raised from 150 to 180, and players who reach Level 170 can obtain a contract summon-exclusive Legendary Holy Garment. In addition, the 11th Dimension on Dimensional Rift has been newly added as well as the new rune, Skoll. Players can craft Skoll by obtaining Mana-Imbued Skoll Rune Fragments from specific hunting grounds in Walthar.
An official sequel to Raven (EvilBane: The Iron King), RAVEN2 is a blockbuster MMORPG set in a dark fantasy realm reimagined with unrivaled graphics. As a member of the Special Corps, players will onboard on a journey to investigate dangerous and bizarre incidents under royal order, and engage in a large-scale, cruel war.
For more information about RAVEN2, stay tuned to the game’s official forum, YouTube channel and Facebook . Players can also visit the official website to find out more about the game.
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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Travel through time on an excellent adventure on an absurd quest for extra credit
MIAMI – July 22, 2026 –LIFTED, the cinematic puzzle-platforming comedy adventure from former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook and his company Adventure Works, launches on PC via Steam today, with versions for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 arriving at a later date.
It’s a tale as old as time(-travel): slacker student Ari Buktu begged Professor Lionel Raventhorpe for extra credit, but he never expected an epic adventure across space and time! The eccentric Professor, smitten with Miss Barton down the hall, just knows he could woo his great love with a legendary tiara…but he’ll need help searching through eras to find it! Strap in for a journey inspired by ’80s blockbusters, with all of the escapades and none of the violence.
Step into the Professor’s time machine and visit awe-inspiring locations like 1818 Egypt, swashbuckling pirate-ridden islands, and ancient Mayan civilizations. Professor Raventhorpe may be the brains, but Ari is the brawn! Jump and swing with Ari’s trusty grappling hook just like old-timey adventurers, solve head-scratching puzzles, pull off laugh-inducing hijinks, and evade some of history’s trickiest troublemakers to reach the treasure. Enjoy fully voiced endless banter adding levity to every level, with voice acting from Joe Gaudet (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted), Ray O’Hare (Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout Story), and Evan Widjaja as their furry chinchilla sidekick Julius.
After spending years perfecting his craft of interactive storytelling while developing beloved Disney Parks rides, including the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Ashbrook wanted to expand beyond live experiences. He founded Adventure Works to share his original stories while applying the immersive techniques and compelling narrative design skills he honed while designing world-class park attractions. “LIFTED is built on the principles that I learned at Disney: there can be magic in every moment,” said Jeffrey Ashbrook, Founder, Adventure Works. “From the opening cutscene to the music, down to the clever back-and-forth dialogue between Ari and Professor Raventhorpe — I wanted gameplay to feel like playing through a classic animated movie, evoking the same childlike wonder we all felt when watching our favorite childhood films.”
LIFTED is now available on PC via Steam, with Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions launching at a later date. It includes language support (text only) in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).
About Adventure Works
Adventure Works is a production company founded in 2010 by former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook. They strive to create handcrafted and unique experiences for everyone to enjoy. They are currently developing their first title, LIFTED, an uplifting cinematic puzzle-platforming adventure.
For more information, please visit the official site.
LOS ANGELES – JULY 22, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has launched the 3rd Anniversary Hot Summer Festival update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. Starting today, players can experience the new SSR+ Teammate, special anniversary events, and various rewards.
The latest update introduces the new SSR+ Teammate [Red Lantern] Shilial (Purple Element, Assassin, Fisherman), a future Shilial who is working behind the scenes to bring down the Lo Po Bia Family and Zahard. In battle, she uses skills to stealthily move behind enemies and inflict powerful bleeding damage. She can also increase her survivability by using hallucination-inducing smoke to conceal herself, while her ultimate skill allows her to continuously teleport to confuse enemies and deal powerful AoE damage. Players can now experience multiple events celebrating the arrival of [Red Lantern] Shilial until August 5, where they can obtain generous rewards.
To celebrate the game’s 3rd Anniversary, Tower of God: New World is hosting various events through August 19:
3rd Anniversary Festival: Clear daily missions to obtain [3rd Anniversary] Nonstop SSR+ Tickets, Revolution Fragments, and more.
3rd Anniversary Nonstop SSR+ Summon: Select SSR+ Teammates you wish to obtain and have a higher chance to acquire them while powering up to maximum Limit Break. Up to 2,000 Nonstop SSR+ Tickets can be earned for SSR+ Teammates, including [The One Who Shone] Mago.
Additional anniversary content includes a mini-game event available through August 5, where players can challenge an NPC to earn Black Market Tickets upon victory, as well as a friend invitation event. The update also features Growth Exchange Event and Revolution Reset Event that allow returning players to immediately use the latest Teammates when they revisit the game.
Alongside this update, Tower of God: New World has also teased the addition of a new Family Head-level Teammate in August, as well as the reveal of hidden behind-the-scenes stories. A special 3rd Anniversary coupon code, “TOG3YEARS,” is also available. Players can enter the coupon before the September 2 update to receive 10 Black Market Tickets.
Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 5 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Watch today’s developer diary video as iRacing Studios discusses new features and additions coming in NASCAR’s next flagship racing title
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – July 22, 2026 – iRacing Studios and NASCAR® are excited to announce that NASCAR 26, the next entry in their racing video game franchise, is launching September 18* on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Check out today’s developer diary for a look under the hood at this year’s title, which introduces a host of improvements, including a new dynamic track feature that changes how your car handles over the course of a race weekend, cross-platform multiplayer, burnouts, new tracks, and much more.
NASCAR 26 looks to build on the success of NASCAR 25, the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series, along with a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend. Players will also find an improved Career Mode, online cross-platform multiplayer, and a host of other new features and enhancements including burnouts, an improved driving model, and more features to be announced via the gameplay trailer next week.
Two editions of NASCAR 26 will be available this September, with a Standard Edition and Gold Edition coming to all platforms. More information about pricing, pre-orders, and Gold Edition content (which includes 3 days of early access starting September 15) will be released alongside the first gameplay trailer on July 29!
*Gold Edition owners will receive 3 days early access starting September 15.
About iRacing
The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (starting with NASCAR 25) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
The game is licensed through NASCAR Team Properties, which is a NASCAR industry managed organization created to promote efficiency and operational structure for the sport’s licensed merchandise business. NTP comprises NASCAR, NASCAR-owned tracks and participating teams in NASCAR’s national race series, and is operated under a Board of Directors representing those organizations.
