Memoirium, the retro soulslike set in the crumbling realm of dreams from developer GoldenGratus and funded by Casey Yano (Slay the Spire) partnership through Outersloth, slices through the slumbering realm today with its debut demo at Steam Next Fest as part of the Southeast Asian Games Showcase!
Awaken in a dream realm. Who are you? Where are you? Pursue these truths while fighting through a strange world of dreams both haunting and comforting. As the dreamer, seek escape from demented liminal spaces while striking down hostile phantasms in retro-inspired soulslike combat.
In this debut demo, brave dreamers can venture across the first two dreamscapes, where malevolent bosses await a battle to the brink of death. Slash away creatures with light-infused blades and cast lullaby magic to disintegrate foes with elemental power.
Traverse interconnected dungeons to discover mementos perfect for decorating a mysteriously safe room, allowing moments of rest and reflection for the supernatural journey ahead. Save progress in the demo will carry over to the full game, so dive into dreams now and continue the quest in August!
Memoirium’s debut demo is available for PC via Steam today. Check it out here ahead of Steam Next Fest, and please consider this retro-soulslike adventure for any “Best of” event roundup articles you may be planning.Memoirium launches on PC via Steam on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for $14.99, and for more information, wishlist Memoirium on Steam, follow developer GoldenGratus on X/Twitter, check out the official website, and join the Discord!
About GoldenGratus
Headquartered in the Philippines, GoldenGratus was founded by Paolo Villanueva, who entered his gaming career as a freelance writer to now full-time video game developer, having previously released third-person action title Undying Lantern and is ready to soon release his soulslike RPG Memoirium.
The Penitent One returns in a free story expansion featuring a huge labyrinthine castle to explore, a new boss to overcome, and more.
Saturday, 6th June 2026, Seville, Spain – The Penitent One today returns in a free new expansion to Blasphemous II, Team17 and The Game Kitchen has announced. Available to download now on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), XBOX Series X/S and Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 at a later date, Blasphemous II: The Third Sin takes place within a huge and foreboding gothic castle that’s a quarter of the size of the entire Blasphemous II and Mea Culpa world maps combined.
Blasphemous II: The Third Sin Trailer
Blasphemous II: The Third Sin challenges players to explore and overcome a part of Cvstodia that once served as a refuge for the nobles, until The Miracle wrought devastation within the castle walls. Set across the fortress’s meandering halls, twisting towers, cavernous library, and dank crypt, the expansion also features a gallery allowing players to replay previous bosses, and introduces a new gameplay experience in the form of three Familiars – magical entities that accompany The Penitent One, supporting them in both combat and exploration.
Added to the player’s armoury is a new weapon, a blade-tipped whip, enhancing The Penitent One’s move set with a series of standard and special attacks to vanquish foes into dust. Blasphemous II: The Third Sin also includes new prayers, unlockable outfits, *five new achievements/trophies, and an additional six music tracks by series composer Carlos Viola to further immerse players into the castle’s uneasy ambience.
About The Game Kitchen Founded in 2010, The Game Kitchen is an independent developer based in Seville, Spain. They create meaningful game experiences for PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
About Team17 Founded in 1990, Team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.
Rule the Arena in the 4-Player Remaster, Rebuilt for a New Generation of Destruction
NEW YORK – June 6, 2026 – Atari, Pipeworks and Toho International today announced the return of a legendary kaiju arena brawler. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered will launch on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99. Pre-orders for a physical edition on PlayStation 5 ($29.99 USD) and Nintendo Switch 2 ($39.99) begin today on atari.com. A high-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 remake of the hit 2002 3D arena fighter, the remaster bridges retro charm and modern performance, delivering scale and atmospheric grandeur to the in-demand cult classic.
In Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, players take the control of the franchises most iconic titans – including the fan-favorite Showa-era Mechagodzilla — arising from the depths to battle across fully destructible cities including Tokyo and San Francisco. As sirens wail and skyscrapers crumble, players will master a diverse roster of kaiju, each armed with signature special moves and devastating abilities, to dominate rival monsters in explosive, high-stakes brawls. Whether racking up points through citywide destruction or engaging in strategic combat, only the most dominant monster will remain standing amidst the rubble.
“Destroy All Monsters Melee was such an important title for the genre, allowing players to destroy the environment around them, even picking up and throwing buildings, while battling as their favorite monster,” said Lindsay Gupton, CEO of Pipeworks. “Our team had the unique opportunity to revisit our work using more modern development tools and we’ve created a release that fulfills our original vision.”
Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, this remaster modernizes the 2002 classic with 4K performance and 99% mechanical fidelity. A streamlined currency-based unlock system, online matchmaking and native support for modern haptics bring the experience fully to the present. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered delivers the definitive version of the world’s premier kaiju brawler.
“There is a real sense of responsibility that comes with working on Godzilla, especially with a fan-favorite title like Destroy All Monsters Melee,” said Mike Mika, Chief Creative Officer of Atari. “It is only natural that Atari, as the original publisher in 2002, would partner with Pipeworks, the original developer and kaiju experts to bring their creation back to center stage – bigger, better and more destructive than ever.”
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered will launch November 3, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam,Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99. Pre-orders for a physical edition on PlayStation 5 ($29.99 USD) and Nintendo Switch 2 (full cartridge, $39.99) begin today on atari.com.
About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Coatsink, Digital Eclipse, Early Morning Studios, Implicit Conversions, Infogrames, Nightdive Studios, Stormteller Games, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).
About Pipeworks Pipeworks has been one of the most established development houses in games for 27 years and counting, with deep experience across AAA co-development, full game development, live operations, and IP creation across platforms. Over the years, Pipeworks has built a reputation as a trusted development partner to leading publishers, first parties, and some of the biggest IPs in gaming.
With a talented team located across the United States, Pipeworks is headquartered in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, where it holds the distinction of being the largest game developer in the state. Since joining Virtuos in 2025, Pipeworks is well-positioned to continue bringing its proven capabilities to partners on a global scale.
About Toho International Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness, and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 30 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers’ minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.
A Fabulous New Barbie DreamHouse Game Plus a Collection of 16 Barbie Games from the Y2K Era are Available for Pre-Order on PC and Consoles Today
NEW YORK (June 6, 2026) – Digital Eclipse and Atari today announced Barbie™ Rewind, a game that intertwines a brand-new Barbie DreamHouse™ design game with 16 classic Barbie games from the Y2K era. Barbie™ Rewind will launch later this year on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A Standard edition physical version will release for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and Deluxe Physical Edition will release for Nintendo Switch. Pre-Order Barbie Rewind today here.
A cozy, creative world inspired by Barbie invites players to reimagine the iconic DreamHouse. Style each room with a fabulous collection of furniture, decor, and accessories inspired by real Barbie playsets released over the past 65-plus years. To access many of the playset items, Barbie will challenge players to reach achievements by playing a collection of Barbie video games from the 1990s and 2000s.
The 16 classic Barbie video games – including such favorites as Barbie™ Pet Rescue and Barbie™ Horse Adventures™: Blue Ribbon Race™ – have been enhanced to be accessible on today’s consoles.
Preorders for both the digital and physical editions begin today at atari.com. The Barbie Rewind Deluxe Physical Edition for Nintendo Switch comes in a premium, numbered box and includes an exclusive doll wearing an Atari t-shirt and blue jeans with long blonde hair with pink streaks and a full-color poster.
“We are excited to bring a new Barbie DreamHouse game and this wonderful collection of historic titles to a new generation of players,” said Mike Mika, Studio Head at Digital Eclipse. “Barbie Rewind celebrates Barbie’s contributions to 65+ years of fashion, decor and more through the unique lens of video games, connecting with longtime fans and modern audiences with an unmistakable pink charm.”
Barbie Rewind key features include:
Creative Expression: Choose from three retro Barbie DreamHouse exterior styles and mix-and-match rooms with 250+ pieces of furniture, decor and accessories inspired by real Barbie playsets through the decades – from a pink vanity to a ‘90s inflatable chair.
16 Classic Barbie Video Games: Play titles from 1991 through 2007, enhanced for today’s consoles, including Barbie™ Pet Rescue (GameBoy Color), Barbie™ Horse Adventures™: Blue Ribbon Race™ (GameBoy Advance) and the never-before-released Barbie™: Vacation Adventure (Sega Genesis and SNES).
Complete Quests to Unlock Items: Barbie calls players directly with design requests; completing them earns players XP and unlocks new decoration items
Exclusive Digital Lookbook: Characters including Ken, Teresa and Christie will request design help, while players explore Barbie history through Barbie DreamHouses and playsets.
“For generations, Barbie has inspired confidence, imagination and empowerment in young girls and women,” said Ethan Stearns, VP of Games at Atari. “We’re excited that Atari can contribute to that legacy with Barbie Rewind. We look forward to seeing generations come together to style her DreamHouse and create new memories along the way.”
Barbie™ Rewind will launch this year for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be available digitally for $29.99 USD, while the physical PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will be priced at $29.99 USD for the Standard Edition and $59.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition. Pre-order the game today here.
About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Coatsink, Digital Eclipse, Early Morning Studios, Implicit Conversions, Infogrames, Nightdive Studios, Stormteller Games, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).
About Mattel Mattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.
About Digital Eclipse Founded in 1992, Digital Eclipse is globally recognized as the market-leading game developer focused on the craft and history of classic video games. Digital Eclipse strives to set the gold standard for archival game re-releases, preserving gaming history for future generations. The studio’s original games pay homage to the gaming industry’s legacy with the signature style and timeless gameplay of the classics. Digital Eclipse is based in Emeryville, California and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atari (atari.com).
Digital Eclipse’s recent games include Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, and Volgarr the Viking II, as well as its celebrated Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries, including Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, The Making of Karateka, and Tetris® Forever. Learn more at: http://digitaleclipse.com.
The genre-defining VR gameplay has been reimagined for new audiences, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 later this year
Rotterdam, The Netherlands (June 6, 2026) – Vertigo Games today announced that Arizona Sunshine®, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit VR series that defined zombie-slaying for millions, is coming to PC and consoles later this year, finally bringing its brutal, sun-baked co-op action to your big screen.
Built on the foundation of the series’ signature brutal gameplay and the frantic but surprisingly touching story of Arizona Sunshine VR 2, Arizona Sunshine brings brand-new ways to survive the heart-pounding, limb-severing and dark-humored apocalypse. The game features narrative-driven solo play and chaotic co-op where every encounter can spiral out of control, all in an accessible third-person perspective on PC and consoles.
Welcome to the sun-kissed, zombie state of Arizona
It’s hot, it’s bloody and frankly, you smell terrible. Meet Sunny, a dark-humored survivor who has spent way too much time alone in the desert talking to the undead he calls “Fred.” Together with his fiercely loyal, zombie-chomping dog Buddy, he sets out on a sun-drenched, gore-splattered road trip across Arizona. It’s a witty, frantic story about survival, loneliness, and the bond between a man and his dog.
Couch co-op is here, baby!
Sure, surviving alone is fine, but why not share the trauma? Grab a friend, a pizza and a controller for chaotic split-screen co-op, or jump into a two-player zombie-slaying sesh online. Blast through massive hordes using fan-favorite weapons, from shotguns and machetes to flamethrowers and more. Firefights break down fast, split-second saves become routine and nothing ever goes according to plan.
Man’s best friend. Fred’s worst nightmare.
Say hello to Buddy, your new four-legged partner in crime, now fully playable in co-op, opening up a whole new way to experience co-op chaos in the apocalypse. Not only is he the goodest boy who loves belly rubs, he’s also a furry missile capable of sniffing out secrets and tearing Freds limb from limb.
Did we mention the dog? We really like the dog.
Fresh perspectives (literally)
For the first time ever, experience the blistering heat of the apocalypse in an accessible third-person perspective on your big screen. Watch your handsome self dodge, weave and blow off zombie heads with cinematic flair.
So sharpen your machete, reload your shotgun and bring your friends: Arizona Sunshine is coming to PC and consoles later this year. Wishlist now on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store, on Xbox Series X|S via the Microsoft Store, and on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store. Wishlists for Nintendo Switch will be available at a later date. The Freds are waiting…
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About Arizona Sunshine® VR
For years, Arizona Sunshine® sat comfortably on the VR throne as one of the best-selling games of all time, packing its signature genre-defining, heart-pounding, limb-severing, dark-humored gameplay into an award-winning, narrative-driven campaign for up to two players in co-op. And sure, while some other touristy zombie game eventually came along to give us a run for our money at the top of the charts, our crown remains undisputed in the hearts of millions of players worldwide. Arizona Sunshine® VR Remake and Arizona Sunshine® VR 2 are available on PC VR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest.
About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games is an award-winning, multi-platform game publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers a portfolio of quality games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Recent games include The 7th Guest Remake, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® VR Remake, and Arizona Sunshine® VR 2. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company. https://vertigo-games.com/. Arizona Sunshine® 2026 Vertigo Studios B.V. Developed by Vertigo Studios B.V. Published by Vertigo Games. Arizona Sunshine® and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Vertigo Studios. All right reserved.
Friends Pass to launch alongside full game; updated demo out July 15 for Steam Next Fest; PlayStation, Xbox versions in development
June 6, 2026 –WheelMates, the co-op driving adventure where two players guide tiny RC cars through the secret-riddled house of an eccentric missing scientist from developer Firevolt, charges its batteries to launch on Monday, Sept. 7 on PC via Steam with a Friends Pass available at launch, as revealed today at Future Games Show. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are currently in development.
Play the updated Steam Next Fest demo starting Monday, June 7. Learn more about the story by scanning selected objects, discovering memory cards that reveal details about the owner of the house. Revisit the clues and connect the dots in the Journal, debuting in the updated demo. Enjoy improved controls with more flexible handling settings, additional camera settings including free camera control, and Steam Deck support.
Antennae at attention! Go offroading indoors as two RC cars in a maze-like laboratory home to oversized household objects covering up the strange experiments of a stranger scientist. Work together to get into small spaces and hard-to-reach areas, and discover secrets in playgrounds where normal appliances become comically large obstacles. Charge through environmental puzzles in a series of unlockable escape rooms on a journey through the Kitchen, Garage, Backyard, and other mysteriously closed-off, wide open crawlspaces.
Team up to tackle challenging tasks demanding collaboration. Communicate with one another to properly time each player’s role in every solution, and together unlock every location inside the house to learn the truth behind the professor’s disappearance. Upgrade RC cars with physics-based rope swings, powerfully magnetic wheels, and other helpful gadgets to turn teamwork into progress in unpredictably fun ways.
Ride through a puzzling house with a friend at any pace as WheelMates steers into shared problem solving skills between duos as the core framework fostering fun moment-to-moment gameplay without the pressure of performance.
Strap in for an unexpected ride when WheelMates launches on Steam for PC and Steam Deck on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. A Friends Pass will be available alongside the Steam version, enabling two people to play with just one copy of the game. Play the updated demo today on Steam for PC and Steam Deck. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are also in development for release at a later date.
WheelMates supports 14 languages including English, French, German, Spanish (Spain + Latin America), Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil + Portugal), Russian, Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.
For more information, join the Discord server, visit the game’s official site, and follow WheelMates on X, TikTok, and YouTube.
About Firevolt
An independent studio Firevolt combines its experience and knowhow to make its own co-op titles that bring new approaches and shared experiences to the world.
Free the world from eternal night in just-released demo on Steam and PlayStation 5, ahead of full game’s launch on PC and all consoles
LONDON (June 6, 2026) – Fireshine Games (Far Far West, Denshattack!) and Weird Beluga (Clid the Snail) are proud to announce Duskfade, the 3D action-platformer set in a clockpunk world full of magic and adventure, will launch Aug. 13. Today it’s also confirmed that Duskfade will release on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its previously announced launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Duskfade’s love letter to the golden age of platformers and heartfelt story is suited to strike a chord with fans of all ages. Set your clocks and prepare for perilous platforming action while checking out the brand new demo now on Steam, also available for the first time on PlayStation 5:
After the world has been plunged into an eternal night and his sister trapped in the mysterious Clock Tower at the heart of this mysterious darkness, Duskfade’s leading hero, Zirian, must explore the corrupted lands to uncover the ancient secrets of the Master Clockmakers, in hopes of finding a way to free her from the clutches of Despair. From ethereal forests and underwater realms, to the sunscorched dunes and lands above the clouds, there’s always a new vista begging to be explored.
Joined by his mechanical companion Cuckoo, Zirian will learn to slash, grind, jump and grapple through breathtaking environments that call back to the classic platformers of the past. Each stage provides unique challenges that blend precision platforming and action combat, as well as rewarding exploration that encourages uncovering hidden secrets off the beaten path.
Duskfade’s coming-of-age journey is layered with emotional depth and heart in every detail. Each enemy and challenge Zirian will face represents a deeper emotional hurdle our hero must overcome to complete his high-stakes quest to save his loved ones and the world.
About Weird Beluga
Weird Beluga is a small independent team dedicated to creating unforgettable gaming experiences. Their debut title, Clid the Snail, won Best Game of the Year and Best Art at PlayStation Talents in 2019 and was released on PC and PlayStation in 2021 in partnership with Koch Media.
Their latest project, Duskfade, is an action-platformer that blends nostalgia with innovation. Weird Beluga continues to push boundaries with creative storytelling and immersive gameplay.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
Digital pre-orders begin today, starting at $39.99
Lakewood, CO – June 6, 2026 – Halloween: The Game, the upcoming asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, teased the single-player storymode, as seen for the first time during today’s Future Games Show. Pre-orders for the digital edition begin today, with the Standard Edition priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99 (Includes: Game, 1 Exclusive Michael Myers Skin, 2 Exclusive Civilians, and more surprises!).
Live out the chilling story surrounding Michael Myers’ escape from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium and the terrifying events that followed. Embody pure evil as the true Boogeyman and commit the horrors leading to Halloween Night in 1978.
Cinematic story cutscenes introduce chapters, characters, and story beats with iconic Halloween aesthetics and shot recreations, building a Haddonfield inspired by the original film. Yet the game goes beyond paying homage to the seminal movie, taking it in creative new directions to inject surprises and build upon Michael Myers’ monstrous, mythical intrigue.
Become the Shape across six haunting chapters, slashing through new and familiar locations while Dr. Sam Loomis narrates his findings and experiences. Uncover how Myers acquired his iconic jumpsuit, mask, and kitchen knife, and orchestrated the deaths of every unsuspecting victim leading up to the final babysitter encounter. The single-player storymode weaves a mix of the original 1978 film while introducing space for player creativity: play and end Michael Myers’ bloody tale while making it personal.
Halloween: The Game’s sandbox approach continues in storymode, providing a multitude of ways to find, stalk, and kill victims. The perfect Michael Myers carefully stalks his targets, waiting for the right moment to execute kills for true murderous satisfaction. Yet he can’t always play with his prey: sometimes keeping the cops at bay necessitates a victim’s quick death.
Each chapter contains a distinct set of secondary challenges and collectibles that reveal new executions, scenarios, and lore, unlocking exclusive cosmetics for Multiplayer mode. Several difficulty options test and reward players who want to understand what it takes to be a truly ruthless Michael Myers.
“Halloween is one of the most iconic horror films ever made, and we knew that bringing it into a game meant earning the right to put players behind that mask,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “We recreated specific shots, leaned into the original score’s DNA, and worked to make Haddonfield feel like the place fans remember. Now, it’s up to each player to create their own version of Michael: patient, brutal, methodical, or something else entirely.”
Halloween: The Game digital pre-orders start today. The Standard Edition is priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99 (Includes: Game, 1 Exclusive Michael Myers Skin, 2 Exclusive Civilians, and more surprises!). Halloween: The Game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
About IllFonic Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Halloween: The Game, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.
About Gun Interactive Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date. Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.
About Compass International Pictures Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.
About Further Front Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world.
Bunkhouse Games’ debut title, coming later this year to PC, sees 1-4players battling hordes of undead sheep as they attempt to survive the zombie sheep uprising
Reykjavik, Iceland, June 6, 2026 – Reykjavik-based developer Bunkhouse Games, and indie publisher Shoreline Games have today announced an upcoming Steam Next Fest demo, and revealed the brand new gameplay trailer, for upcoming co-op action adventure Flock Off! as part of IGN Live. The newest trailer showcases more of the hilarious, chaotic, and absolutely bonkers gameplay on offer when Flock Off! launches later this year, giving another glimpse at the sheer volume of highland horrors that await.
Playable as part of Steam Next Fest from 15-22 June, the Flock Off! demo invites players to grab a friend, or three, for some 1-4 player PvE co-op carnage as they head to the Scottish Highlands to cull the undead sheep incursion. With both the prologue and Lochblight Forest level available, players will get to grips with an assortment of creative and convenient weapons as they (hopefully) survive long enough to fend off waves of sinister shambling sheep.
An early look at the Flock Off! demo will also be made available exclusively through IGN starting today, for a limited time while codes are available, with IGN-themed collectables hidden throughout for players to find.
Nobody’s Silencing These Lambs:
In Flock Off! 1-4 players are dropped into an alternate reality version of the Scottish Highlands where a scientific experiment has gone horribly wrong, resulting in the undead zombie sheep uprising. Herds of vicious (and slightly radioactive) livestock roam the landscape, and players will need to utilize their wits, fists, and the environment in order to stay alive. Everything that isn’t nailed down (including co-op partners) can be used as a weapon to fend off the onslaught of live undead stock. A bedroll, potatoes, and a shelving unit that’s probably too big to actually throw… all make excellent weapons in a pinch, and will be crucial so players don’t end up flocked.
Flock Off! Key Features:
1-4 Player Co-op – Cause mayhem with your friends as you team up to take on a barrage of undead live (undead?) stock, or head out alone into the Scottish Highlands
Unique Characters – With 4 distinct playable characters to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Always wanted to run around the Highlands killing zombie sheep as an old Scottish man? Well, now you can!
Everything’s a weapon – No, really, your environment, the food… your friend Paul. Everything is fair game in the Sheepocalypse.
Special Items – Alongside your arsenal of swingable bedrolls, throwable potatoes, and giant lobbable shelves, unique items provide some extra oomph to your firepower, with boomboxes, trashbags, and even glue bottles each boasting unique effects.
About Bunkhouse Games
An Icelandic game studio founded by industry veterans from studios including CCP Games, Ubisoft, and Tripwire Interactive, with a passion for gaming, creativity, and innovation, their mission is to create multiplayer experiences that are all about collaboration, social connections, and most importantly, having fun!
About Shoreline Games
Shoreline Games is an independent publisher focusing on unique, eye-catching, narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia-inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s-inspired action adventure, Onirism, and, most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return.
WITH OVER 500,000 WISHLISTS AND UNANIMOUSLY POSITIVE PLAYTESTER FEEDBACK, WARDOGS HAS SECURED ITS “ONE TO WATCH” TITLE
Derby, UK – 6 June 2026 – BULKHEAD & Team17 have revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for WARDOGS, their upcoming Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase.
Watch the trailer now
The new gameplay trailer gives players the clearest look yet at WARDOGS in action. Set around the high-stakes Control Zone, 100 players and three rival teams fight to dominate the battlefield. WARDOGS combines tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, construction, destruction, and large-scale team play, creating a warzone where coordination matters, risk pays off, and cash is king.
The reveal comes as WARDOGS recently passed 500,000 Wishlist’s on Steam, a major milestone for the independent studio, offering a clear signal that players are hungry for a different kind of large-scale shooter.
Following recent hands-on playtests, BULKHEAD is opening sign-ups for the next WARDOGS playtest.
For BULKHEAD, playtesting has never been a marketing beat with a feedback form bolted on. It’s a real opportunity for players to push the systems, expose the cracks, test the chaos, and help shape WARDOGS into the all-out warfare experience they have been asking for.
Instead of another polished developer quote, BULKHEAD is letting real playtesters speak for themselves:
“I have not felt this much excitement in a game in the past year, with 1300 games in my steam library, this one is going to be my next main game. The player base is already top notch, the gunplay feels smooth, the dev team is responsive, I am totally hooked.” – iShot
“You guys are absolutely cooking with this game. It’s really good. There’s so much new stuff in here that other games just aren’t doing. If you keep at it, then I think you’re on to a winner.” – JackFrags
“Performance wise, I was not expecting it to be this smooth this early in development, you’ve done a spectacular job there” – CONiiD
“The only game where five guys sprint to revive you then start arguing over who gets to revive you. Not because they like you. They’re just here for the money.” – HietsoM
The WARDOGS party isn’t over yet. Head to WARDOGS.com now for an exclusive extended gameplay reveal stream with live footage taken during a team playtest earlier this week. Then, tune into the PC Gamer show tomorrow for a deeper look at what’s coming next.
BULKHEAD is a video game development studio based in Derby, UK with an ambition to make a mark on the FPS genre. Founded in 2015 by a small group of friends the studio has expanded from creating acclaimed indie titles like The Turing Test and Battalion 1944 to building a larger team focused on ambitious multiplayer experiences such as WARDOGS. The studio was recently acquired from Tencent by a newly-formed consortium comprising SMG, everplay and HIRO Capital and BULKHEAD’s latest title WARDOGS is being published by Team17.
About Team17:
Founded in 1990, Team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.
