Get a taste of the journey ahead in the announcement trailer.

Hertfordshire, 12^th June 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust invite fans to embark on a delicious new adventure with the announcement of Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the latest instalment in the fan-favourite Atelier series. To celebrate, an announcement trailer has been released, giving fans a taste of the journey that awaits them. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S.

In Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, players will return to the continent of Aladiss, first introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. In this familiar land, players will set out on a journey centred on discovery and growth alongside amnesiac alchemist Karia. Working together with Servio Lektor, a heretic biologist from the pioneering team, and Fina Rozen, a talented fighter, Karia sets on a journey to explore Aladiss’ mysterious underworld to uncover its secret. Along the way, she gains the support of alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and develops her talent for alchemy while seeking to recover her lost memories, reawaken the past, and savour the present.

Fans can anticipate an original Atelier experience with Karia’s unique ability, which combines alchemy and eating. During their exploration, players will be able to snack on ingredients they are gathering, which will provide them with various effects depending on the ingredients, such as gaining animal ears when snacking on animal-based ingredients. Players will also be able to synthesize and eat meals which will change Karia’s appearance and grant her with new abilities, unlocking useful skills for combat and exploration.

More than in all Atelier titles, alchemy and synthesis will remain at the heart of the gameplay, deepening players’ experience and allowing them to use synthesised items for more than just combat. Using the alchemy cauldron found in the depth of Aladdiss’ underworld, players will be able to create unique items thanks to a deep synthesis system that blends strategy and creativity. By connecting the mana pieces of the different ingredients selected, players can change the effects of the item synthesised, resulting in an infinite number of possible variations and combinations.

Combat mechanics introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land have been refined to offer a complex battle system blending action with strategic combat menus. As such, players will be able to parry enemy attacks in real time while also being able to control the flow of the battle by pausing time, allowing them to select the skills and items to use via the command menu. Synthesised items can also be used during exploration to allow players to reach new locations or find hidden treasures. Depending on the items used, they will be able to solve challenges and even gather different ingredients. Furthermore, it will be possible to use synthesised items while building to improve the efficiency of their bases.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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Explore a world being consumed by darkness, discover powerful artefacts, and outrun a relentless force in this striking action-RPG roguelite

MILAN, Italy – 12 June 2026. Indie developer Tenkarider, alongside publisher Tambù Digital, is excited to announce that the action-RPG roguelite Lostbound will participate in Steam Next Fest from June 15–22 with a thrilling updated playable demo.

Blending retro-inspired exploration with high-stakes roguelite progression, Lostbound challenges players to find the lost artefacts while being relentlessly pursued by a mysterious force known only as The Hand. Every decision matters as the world crumbles behind you, paths disappear, and survival becomes a race against time.

Available throughout Steam Next Fest, the demo offers players their first chance to experience the opening region of Lostbound, uncover powerful artifacts, experiment with multiple weapons, and begin shaping their own playstyle through a range of permanent upgrades. Players can also choose between Adventure Mode and Campaign Mode, offering two distinct ways to experience the journey and tackle the dangers ahead.

At the heart of Lostbound is The Hand, an ever-present threat that constantly reshapes the adventure. Darkness spreads across the world with every step, destroying locations and limiting safe routes forward. Venture too far into the shadows and players will find themselves trapped within dangerous dungeons where powerful rewards await, but lingering too long risks drawing the attention of The Hand itself. Every run becomes a delicate balance between exploration, risk, and survival as the world slowly disappears around you.

Throughout Steam Next Fest, players will also be able to tune in to a special Steam Broadcast hosted by the development team, featuring live gameplay, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Lostbound, and a closer look at the systems driving its unique roguelite adventure.

About Lostbound

In Lostbound, the ground beneath your feet is anything but stable. Every movement leaves a permanent mark on the world, and retracing your steps too often risks destruction as The Hand tears apart the paths behind you. As safe routes disappear and darkness spreads, players must carefully plan their journey while adapting to an ever-changing world.

Exploration rewards bravery. Hidden throughout the world are dangerous dungeons filled with powerful artefacts, upgrades, and opportunities to strengthen your build. Yet every reward comes with risk, as time spent in the darkness brings The Hand ever closer.

With procedurally generated dungeons, dynamic artefact combinations, multiple weapons, and ever-changing challenges, no two runs unfold the same way. Success depends on careful planning, smart resource management, and learning how to stay one step ahead of the force determined to claim you.

Lostbound is coming to PC via Steam later this year. Download the Steam Next Fest demo from June 15–22, wishlist the game today, and discover how long you can outrun The Hand.

About Tambù Digital

Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.

Driftland: The Magic Revival, a strategy game set in a world of floating islands, debuts on PlayStation 5. The title from Polish studio Star Drifters offers a unique mix of RTS, 4X, and god game gameplay. The PS5 release is set for June 12. The game is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Driftland: The Magic Revival is the work of independent Polish studio Star Drifters, known for games such as Danger Scavenger and First Dwarf. The game first launched on PC and holds 73 percent positive reviews from more than 1,400 player ratings on Steam. The title also has a Metascore of 76/100. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and publishing the console versions.

Take Control of Floating Islands

Driftland: The Magic Revival is a fantasy strategy game that blends RTS, 4X, and god game elements. Players take the role of a mage who can move, merge, and transform the lands drifting through the air. The title offers several gameplay modes, including a campaign and skirmishes.

The story is set in a world shattered by a great war of mages, which broke the continents into floating islands. In Driftland: The Magic Revival, players begin ruling a single castle and a small realm, aiming to build a powerful empire.

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Players can choose from four factions. Each has unique traits and requires a slightly different playstyle. The gameplay is built on a system where players set goals for their units, which then act autonomously. Support comes from heroes who can fly, for example, on dragons. Success also depends on managing resources effectively, including gold, raw materials, and magic.

Driftland: The Magic Revival – Key Features:

• fantasy strategy in a world of floating islands;
• a blend of RTS, 4X, and god game elements;
• move and transform floating islands;
• a deep magic system;
• multiple gameplay modes.

The PlayStation 5 release of Driftland: The Magic Revival is set for June 12.

New Co-Op Horror Extraction Game “Expendabots” Revealed

Bratislava, Slovakia – June 12, 2026 – Independent Studio Collision Games and Publisher Blue Brain Games are proud to announce Expendabots, a frantic 4-player co-op horror extraction game, following its world premiere at the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase. 

Expendabots drops players into ever-shifting islands filled with danger, mystery, and rewards. You and your friends must explore, scavenge, and survive. Run when you can, hide when you must, loot abandoned facilities, and extract with your squad before the island is lost – carrying whatever relics you can recover. 

Each Expendabot carries a portable 3D printer, a lifeline in the field, capable of crafting everything from emergency power cells to decoys that lure enemies away. 

Welcome to the Custody Zone

In an alternate universe, the Custody Zone is a forbidden archipelago sealed off from the rest of the world, filled with abandoned facilities, unstable machinery, and technology no one fully understands.

To recover what remains, corporation Nullshore Consortium deploys Expendabots, expendable robotic units built to scavenge, survive, and extract valuable relics from places too dangerous for anyone else.

But the Custody Zone is far from dead. Its machines still follow old orders, its facilities still defend their secrets, and each expedition brings Expendabots closer to whatever was left behind.

Key Features:

• 1-4 player extraction co-op for PC and Mac via Steam
• Unique handcrafted artstyle
• Proximity chat that can also be heard by enemy NPCs
• Expendabots carry portable 3D printers on their backs, enabling an in-game crafting system on the go
• 5 dungeon types, each with its own environment, puzzles and enemies
• Procedurally generated islands and dungeons, making every run completely unique
• Progression system built around robotic arms, unlocking new mechanics and abilities
• Lovable Expendabots that you can respawn by bringing their heart back to a big 3D printer

Players can wishlist Expendabots on Steam right now and join the community on Discord to take part in the ongoing conversation.

About Collision Games

Collision Games is a bold and ambitious game development studio founded in 2019, with a proven track record spanning expansive open-world experiences and innovative gamified 3D applications. Originally established as Team Vivat, the studio rebranded as Collision Games in 2025 to mark an exciting new chapter in its evolution, one defined by sharper creative vision, technical ambition, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.

Building on the recognition earned by its earlier work, including the acclaimed Vivat Slovakia, which captured the attention of Forbes Slovensko, the studio has steadily grown into a confident, forward-thinking developer unafraid to take creative risks.

The studio’s upcoming title, Expendabots, is a 4-player cooperative horror extraction game where players control clunky but resourceful Expendabots, scavenging procedurally generated islands to survive and extract.

About Blue Brain Games

Blue Brain Games is an indie game publisher based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Best known for the globally acclaimed The House of Da Vinci series, we craft puzzle adventures where history, storytelling, and imagination blend seamlessly. Since 2016, our titles have been enjoyed by more than 5 million players across PC, mobile, and consoles.

Lesquin, France, June 12, 2026 – NACON and ACE Team are pleased to announce that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be featured at Steam Next Fest in June 2026. PC players will be able to take their first steps into the game’s cursed jungle from June 15 to 22. To mark the occasion, the studio is releasing a new trailer that offers a glimpse into the gameplay and the oppressive atmosphere of this cooperative horror game.

Click here to watch the Overview Trailer of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu:

In The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, players take on the role of explorers searching for legendary treasures deep within a hostile jungle. This demo supports up to 4 players in online co-op and lets you experience the first few hours of the game. Several types of missions are available, ranging from simple treasure hunts to battles against fearsome creatures.

Before each expedition, players gather aboard the galleon to choose a contract and share weapons and equipment. Once they arrive on the continent, the explorers set out in search of treasures and resources to bring back to the galleon’s captain. Ancient forts, remnants of lost expeditions, await discovery. They allow players to establish a new starting point to venture deeper into the jungle as expeditions progress.

But the jungle hides even more terrifying dangers. As they venture deeper into the jungle, their perception of reality gradually becomes corrupted until their sanity reaches a critical point. Visual and auditory illusions disorient the adventurers, potentially causing accidental sabotage that could jeopardize the mission. Even death offers no respite: fallen comrades may return in a corrupted form and turn against their allies.

Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror short novel, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to embark on an uncharted continent in search of a legendary city containing invaluable treasures.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be available on July 15, 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages.

About ACE Team 
ACE Team is an independent video game development studio based in Santiago, Chile, known for creating unique and acclaimed titles like ‘Zeno Clash’, ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘The Eternal Cylinder’. Founded by brothers Andres, Carlos, and Edmundo Bordeu, the company develops games for PC and major consoles, having earned multiple industry awards for its innovative and ambitious IPs. The studio has nearly two decades of experience in the games industry and is one of the leading game developers from Latin America.

EARLY ACCESS TO LAUNCH ON JULY 14TH 2026

Tampere, Finland – June 12, 2026 – Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software and publisher Level Up Gaming have released a brand new trailer for Taival to celebrate two major announcements: a free demo is available now on Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest, and the game will launch on 14th July 2026 on Steam in Early Access.

Play the demo now

Taival, meaning “journey” in Finnish, is an online or couch co-op adventure RPG where you and your shapeshifting companion, the Henki, explore a vibrant, blocky open world. Drawing inspiration from Cube World, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Skyrim, the game continues to attract interest from a global community with over 12,000 wishlists and an active playtesting community of 3000 players.

Players can start their journey today by playing the new demo now, before the game enters Early Access on Steam, July 14th 2026.

About Bonobo Software

Bonobo Software is a Finland-based game studio dedicated to creating worlds players will want to get lost in. Founded in 2022, the studio was born out of the COVID lockdowns and a shared frustration with the severe lack of co-op multiplayer RPGs worth sinking a weekend into. What began as two university students sketching out their dream game on a couch has grown into a dedicated four-person team building Taival, a handcrafted, blocky open-world co-op RPG with a shapeshifting companion at its heart – and quite possibly the only game of its kind. 

Leamington Spa, 12 June – Presented by Secret Mode, the independent UK games publisher behind the triple BAFTA winning Still Wakes the Deep, the Football Fiesta sale on Steam features a huge range of beautiful games… all about the beautiful game.

Launched at 6pm today, Football Fiesta features more than 60 football related games. So, whether you’re after a realistic sports management sim, a hardcore platformer with football combat mechanics, or just some fun arcade action football, there is something for everyone.

Perfect for those looking to score a bargain, the Steam Football Fiesta sees titles discounted by up to 90%. Highlights of the Steam Football Fiesta include:

• EA Sports FC 26, now priced at $13.99 / £11.99 / €13.99 (80% off)
• Football Manager 26, now priced at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 (50% off)
• Rematch, now priced at $14.99 / £10.49 / €12.49 (50% off)
• Nutmeg!, now priced at $14.99 / £11.99 / €14.99 (40% off)
• Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions, now priced at $4.79 / £4.19 / €4.79 (88% off)

The sale will be available for two weeks from 6pm, Thursday 11 June.

About Secret Mode

Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the MCV/Develop Indie Publisher of the Year 2025 award, Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award, and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. Our titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and Empyreal. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything. 

Wander through a wondrous wilderness ahead of next month’s launch on PC, Xbox

Mindfully unwind with today’s demo for Go North, the atmospheric maze adventure game developed by one-man Nigerian studio gazuntype, now available on PC via Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest! Check out the new trailer that aired in last week’s Black Voices in Gaming Showcase!

Let loose in twisted thickets of forests with four brand new mazes full of surprise puzzles and sidequests waiting to be discovered. The Maze God places every exit due north, leaving explorer Dara with a single goal: find the exit north, locate the Maze God, and have him grant her a single wish as a reward.

Unearth ancient relics where magic and tech meet to help Dara find each exit. In today’s demo, document the adventure with the newly added Camera mechanic, and enjoy a glimpse into the grander Go North world with the new intro cinematic. Explore outside the forest in the full game next month with new discoverable items waiting for players to find and use them to detangle devious mazes including haunted hallways, floating sky islands, and more.

Play the brand new Go North demo on PC via Steam today before the full game launches on PC and Xbox Series X|S on Tuesday, July 28.

Want a full game key once they become available? Fill out the form here. For more information, follow Go North on Twitter and YouTube, and visit the official gazuntype website.

About gazuntype

Developer gazuntype is a one-man studio based out of Lagos, Nigeria. Owner Tade Ajiboye dedicates all creative efforts to fuel multiple gaming endeavors across multiple mediums. From his past virtual reality work in Home VR to the immersive maze adventure Go North (currently in development), Tade’s grasp of thoughtful game designs escape traditional genre definitions to provide meaningful experiences.

Viral “Okay Boomer” meme creator Neekolul coincidentally joins a boomer shooter’s voice cast

LOS ANGELES — 12 June, 2026 — Gunstoppable, the momentum-based, fast-paced roguelite boomer shooter from a former God of War developer now leading CAGE Studios, breaks out the big guns on PC via Steam and Xbox consoles on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Those who profit from war leave only destruction in their wake. Enact revenge against greedy warlords as a trained killer with the help of his sister. It’s a one-way capitalist-toppling trip, and since he might not make it out alive…might as well livestream it for the world to see!

Become a heat-seeking missile of manifested rage and leave behind a mountainous trail of robotic husks as the whole world watches. Rack up views (and score points) with impressive takedowns, from giant enemy crabs to fame-hungry nepo babies, and inspire millions of viewers to turn against their oppressors!

Move faster, hit harder — build momentum by sliding, grappling, dodging, wall-running, and rail-grinding to outmaneuver an army of robots. Unleash momentum-based mayhem with an array of weapons that grow in strength alongside every speed boost. Execute perfectly-timed parries and stylish acrobatics to add both flair and point multipliers to the carnage. 

Dual-wield 10 distinct weapons, and upgrade them with an additional 14 attachments and 24 augments, leading to all kinds of game-breaking fusions. Turn shotguns into flamethrowers, convert banana bullets into nukes, and boost defensive and offensive capabilities by unlocking hidden synergies. 

Purchase new powers from friendly black market merchant Kane the Rat and create loadouts to show no mercy to rogue robots and evil executives. Destroy mechanized militia, drones, winged assassins, and confront five capitalist bosses in a fully voiced campaign featuring Gianni Matragano (ULTRAKILL), content creator Neekolul, and many others.

“Whether working at Sony Santa Monica or solo-developing my own titles, my career in game development has been hyper-focused on movement mechanics,” says Salaar Kohari, co-founder of CAGE Studios. “Gunstoppable is a culmination of everything I’ve learned up to this point, combining hyperfast gameplay with crisp, predictable mobility and a compelling narrative.”

Obliterate billionaire bosses when Gunstoppable launches on PC via Steam and Xbox on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Supported languages at launch include English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. For more information and the latest updates, follow CAGE Studios on Discord, YouTube, and Instagram.

About CAGE Studios

Now led by solo developer Salaar Kohari, CAGE Studios previously created Sherwood Extreme, Battle Waves, and Sail and Sacrifice. Salaar develops games alongside his community with a focus on polished gameplay and artistic integrity. CAGE Studios will continue to build colorful action games and a diverse team.

All aboard the ESS Starseeker! The countdown is over and System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital’s co-op space game STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions has launched into orbit.

Available now in Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, STARSEEKER is an all-new game set in the Astroneer universe where you team up with other players, tool up with advanced tech, and explore strange new worlds.

STARSEEKER is a co-op and PvE experience that encourages cooperation, camaraderie, and companionship, but you can also go solo, completing objectives alone or finding new friends to join forces with on the station. Everything you do contributes to a common goal, and the more you play, the further you’ll get to explore.

The ESS Starseeker, a vast space station, is the heart of the experience. In this persistent, ever-evolving base, players will get together to plan expeditions, upgrade their equipment and abilities, and hang out with other space adventurers.

System Era will be regularly updating STARSEEKER throughout the Early Access period, with new regions, challenges, hazards, creatures, points of interest, craftable items, community events, mechanics, and more being added to expand the experience.

STARSEEKER is available now in Early Access on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. See you planetside!