Pre-order to Unlock Exciting Bonus Content, Including the Original FINAL FANTASY VII for Digital Pre-orders and a Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Play Booster for Physical Pre-Orders (on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and while supplies last)

SYDNEY (Dec. 17, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released a free demo for FINAL FANTASY™ VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, the expanded edition of 2020’s Best RPG of the Year – FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players can carry their save data from the demo over to the full game, which launches on January 22, 2026.

Watch the new FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE trailer below:

In the demo, players can experience the game’s iconic opening chapter, in which the mercenary Cloud Strife and the underground resistance group Avalanche attempt to destroy a Mako Reactor powering the dystopian city of Midgar. In their fight against the shadowy Shinra Electric Power Company, Cloud and his comrades are thrust into a larger conflict that will decide the fate of the planet. Players with demo save data on their console can claim the bonus items “Revival Earrings” and “Survival Set” in the full game.

Players can pre-order the full game now to receive exciting bonuses, including:

• Original FINAL FANTASY VII game – For a limited time, those who pre-order the digital edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE on Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC will receive the original FINAL FANTASY VII. Players on Xbox can download and play the legendary FINAL FANTASY VII immediately after a pre-order purchase, while Nintendo Switch 2 players can play starting Jan. 22, 2026. This limited-time bonus runs until Jan. 31, 2026. Please refer to the store for details.
• Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Play Booster While Supplies Last – Those who preorder the physical edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE for Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Play Booster**. Each Play Booster contains 15 randomly assorted cards.

An ideal entry point for newcomers, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is a stunning reimagining of one of the most beloved titles in the FINAL FANTASY franchise. Rebuilt from the ground up by today’s visionary creators, it blends cutting-edge technology with a fresh perspective to deliver a cinematic and emotionally resonant experience. With breathtaking visuals, intuitive gameplay, and rich, strategic combat, it welcomes both longtime fans and first-timers alike. Even those unfamiliar with the series will find themselves immersed in a timeless story that feels both epic and deeply personal—a true modern masterpiece.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE comes bundled with FF7R EPISODE INTERmission, an exhilarating story arc which brings Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi to the forefront as she infiltrates the city of Midgar during the events of the base game.

As part of SQUARE ENIX’s aim to deliver their games to more players worldwide, the entire FINAL FANTASY VII remake series will eventually come to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in addition to PlayStation 5 and PC. The trilogy’s third and final entry—the culmination of everything—is in development.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC on Jan. 22, 2026. For more information, visit: https://ffvii-remake-intergrade.square-enix-games.com/en-us/.

*Internet Connection and Nintendo Account required
**while supplies last

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.

Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on the PC and the PS5® and PS4® consoles, will be available on Jan. 22, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 platforms. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 207 million units worldwide.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 207 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd

GFA Games’ long-awaited open-world PvPvE shooter launches today, featuring both Standard and Deluxe Editions

BELGRADE, Serbia –Dec. 16, 2025 –GFA Games is excited to announce that their highly anticipated post-apocalyptic MMO shooter, PIONER, is out now worldwide via Steam Early Access! The game’s Standard Edition, priced at $29.99, is available with a 10% added launch discount for a limited time. Players can also purchase Deluxe Edition content featuring a range of in-game bonuses on Steam.

Launch is only the beginning for PIONER, as the developers will soon unveil an extensive update roadmap featuring new content and in-game events.  Players can expect the first expansion of the story as early as January 2026!

Players who choose PIONER’s Deluxe Edition will receive special in-game rewards, including:

• Unique Skin: “Renegade”:  A unique, exclusive armor and gear design
• Weapon Skin with VFX: A unique weapon skin for the entire AR platform, including AR-12, AR-16 and AR-16 Ifrit
• Exclusive Founder Title: A status symbol for social interaction
• Premium Currency: 500 Efritanium Crystals
• Weapon Accessory: “Creepy Charm”: A cosmetic trinket for a weapon
• Gadget: “Katana” Watch: Inspired by the iconic ‘80s Japanese watch design, a retro-futuristic style that fits the world of PIONER

PIONER takes players to a vast, atmospheric, post-apocalyptic island, where remnants of the Soviet era create an incredible alternate reality. The game emphasizes realism over traditional mechanics, offering an open world of over 50 km² filled with hidden dungeons, story quests, and faction missions that influence alliances and rewards. As a social-focused MMO, PIONER combines narrative-driven exploration with intense PvE and PvP gameplay where players shape the world through their actions.

Key Features

• Immersive Open World:Explore an alternate reality inspired by the Soviet era, filled with atmospheric landscapes, unique architecture, and captivating world-building.
• Rich Sci-Fi Lore: Delve into a narrative deeply influenced by classic science fiction, with complex characters, powerful artifacts, and mysterious anomalies shaping the story.
• Story Campaign: Embark on a story-driven campaign with deep lore and engaging quests.
• Intense PvP Modes: Defeat your rivals while climbing to the top.
• Unique Progression System: Raise your influence by completing quests, defeating monsters, and exploring. Greater influence makes merchants more inclined to sell you better items, allows higher quality materials to drop, and even allows you to improve your non-combat abilities.
• Diverse Game Activities: Engage in a range of activities, including PvE missions, PvP arenas, events, story-driven locations, and engaging mini-games like fishing and Carnage, a unique tactical card mini-game, featuring collectible decks, rewards and ranked matches.
• Factions with Unique Personalities: Align with charismatic factions, each offering distinct characters, viewpoints, and special rewards.
• Extensive Weapon Customization: Customize militarized weapons with a wide array of unique modules and designs never seen before in MMO games.
• Realistic Survival Mechanics: Maintain your character’s strength by managing hunger, rest, and resources, adding a strategic layer to survival.
• In-Depth Crafting System: Utilize artifacts, anomaly energy, and scavenged materials to craft powerful weapons and equipment at workbenches.

For more information about PIONER, visit the official GFA Games website.

About Pioner

PIONER is a post-apocalyptic MMO shooter set on the mysterious Soviet-era island of Tartarus, offering a vast open world spanning over 50 square kilometers. Blending intense PvE and PvP action with player-driven storytelling, the game features faction missions, hidden dungeons, and dynamic environments. Realism takes center stage, replacing traditional health bars and levels with immersive mechanics. High-risk zones like the “Shadowlands” push PvP to the extreme, allowing for chaotic, high-reward battles where alliances are key – or optional.

About GFA Games

GFA Games is a game development studio based in Belgrade, Serbia, dedicated to creating immersive and atmospheric gaming experiences. Founded by a team of passionate developers, the studio focuses on blending rich storytelling, dynamic gameplay, and striking visual design. Their new title, PIONER, showcases their commitment to crafting unique, post-apocalyptic worlds filled with depth and challenge.

Discover new forestry adventures in RoadCraft’s latest DLC – and try out up to 10 hours of the game’s in-depth co-op sim action for free with the new demo!

PARIS – Dec. 16, 2025 – Following the launch of RoadCraft’s Rebuild Expansion in September, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to bring new content to their state-of-the-art simulation sandbox game, offering players new reconstruction options with today’s brand-new, forestry-themed “Timberworks Pack” DLC.Available now for free for holders of the Rebuild Expansion on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the “Timberworks Pack” DLCincludes a collection of specialized forestry vehicles built for cutting, transporting, and exploring deep woodlands. Bring the power of logging to your worksites and discover three new vehicles made for exploring more terrain:

• The Aramatsu Forester Neo, a log forwarder designed for high off-road mobility and efficient timber handling
• The Don 72 Malamute, a lightweight off-road scout ideal for exploration and puzzle objectives
• The MTK Lesorub 2006, a tree harvester with strong traction and handling, making it perfect for timber operations

Each machine is crafted for tough off-road conditions and adds new possibilities for resource gathering and industrial missions. The “Timberworks Pack” DLC is available for free for holders of the Rebuild Expansion.

Jump start your skills in RoadCraft’s new free demo

Available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, RoadCraft’s new demo gives players the opportunity to explore the game’snext-gen heavy machinery simulation for free. With 10 hours of gameplay, new players can discover vast, disaster-stricken landscapes and rebuild crucial infrastructure while exploring the game’s first two maps: Precipice and Aftermath.

There’s no need to face the devastation alone, as the demo supports co-op for up to four players, including crossplay, allowing you to construct a team to confront the missions ahead. Any progression made during the demo as well as everything you unlock can be retained by purchasing any edition of RoadCraft now!

RoadCraft is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit the official Focus Store page.Create your Focus Together account today to receive exclusive rewards and join the community and development of RoadCraft.

The New Update Celebrates the End of the Year With New Stadiums and Holiday-Themed Unlockable Items 

Walnut Creek, California – December 16, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment released today the newest Season Pass for Maximum Football, the simulation sports game where players can play both pro and college football in one shared universe. Named Holiday Blitz, the new Season Pass celebrates the end of the year, delivering a full slate of unlockable holiday-themed content, complete with new stadiums and gear.

At the center of this season’s content is Silverpine Stadium, a brand-new environment earned through the pass. Wrapped in a wintry atmosphere and designed to evoke the spirit of the season, Silverpine Stadium offers players an entirely new setting to showcase their skills.

Other unlockable items in the pass include:

• Reindeer helmets
• Santa boot cleats
• Red nose face mask
• Candy cane-themed mouthguards
• Krampus face paint
• Holiday-themed uniform patterns

Season 5 continues Maximum Football’s commitment to delivering fresh, community-driven content throughout the year. Releasing right after the launch of Maximum Football’s Franchise Mode, Holiday Blitz introduces brand new unlockable rewards, giving football fans an extensive lineup of content to look forward to for the rest of the year and into 2026.

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About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

Become an Evoking Master in RPG with more than 2.5 million downloads 

CHICAGO – Dec. 16, 2025 – EvoCreo,the tactical monster-catching RPG with more than 2.5 million downloads from Ilmfinity Studios, delivers strategic adventures to PC via Steam on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

Embark on a journey through the diverse biomes of Zenith.  Discover, raise, and battle more than 170 distinct creatures known as Creo. Become a powerful Evoking Master by challenging rivals, criminal agents, and other Creo collectors in elemental arenas while uncovering a nefarious plot and searching for a lost family member.

Go beyond games of elemental rock-paper-scissors and devise strategies in tactical Creo battles. Leverage move cooldowns, Creo Traits, Abilities, Types, and Status Effects to gain the upper hand. Curate a party ready for any situation with dozens of movesets and evolutionary paths to choose from, setting each adorable and fearsome Creo up for success.

Journey through the world of Zenith solo for more than 30 hours of adventures, then put every Evoker lesson learned to the test online in a free multiplayer update coming soon after launch. Practice new strategies and learn new skills in battle with friends, or challenge Evokers from around the world. Emerge victorious to climb the online rankings and become a global Evoking Master!

“We developed EvoCreo to be like no other monster-taming RPG, with a focus on tactical battles, distinct Creo designs, and a vast world to explore,” said Ebrahim Behbahani, Founder at Ilmfinity. “We felt that these elements were unexplored and can still be improved upon today, so we hope Evokers on more platforms enjoy what makes Zenith so compelling!”

EvoCreo will be available on Jan. 7, 2026 for $9.99 USD and include language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese. Learn more about EvoCreo by visiting the official website, following @ilmfinity on social media, joining the official Discord community, and searching the hashtag #EvoCreo. Visit the Ilmfinity official website for more information on the studio.

About Ilmfinity Studios

Ilmfinity Studios has been dedicated to creating engaging experiences and stories since 2010. Its first title, EvoCreo, has been downloaded over 2.5 million times since its launch, and its sequel, EvoCreo 2, launched recently on mobile devices. The studio is currently developing EvoCreo for PC, as well as several unannounced titles.

Experience new combat items, Rogue Angel Mode content and QoL improvements in the free update, alongside a new trailer!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 16, 2025 – Purgatory has even more in store for you! 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios have released the first major content update for Painkiller today on PC and consoles. Free for all players, the “Metal as Hell” update adds two new throwable items to deploy in battle – the leeching Demon Blood and powerful Holy Orb Turret – as well as 10 new arenas and an additional boss fight for the roguelike Rogue Angel Mode, plus a host of quality-of-life features. 

Check out today’s new “Metal as Hell” trailer for a closer look at all the action!

In addition, Painkiller will release a new developer diary on the 3D Realms YouTube channel later today! Check out the video for a behind-the-scenes look at Painkiller’s sound design, from mixing sound effects, implementing audio UX elements, and building a unique system to make music flow between levels – with unique sounds for each biome and environment.

The new “Metal as Hell” DLC, featuring four character skins and six weapon skins, is also available today as a free download for Season Pass owners or as a standalone purchase for $4.99|£3.99|€4.99.

Beyond the new items and Rogue Angel content, today’s free Painkiller update also adds a slew of quality-of-life features, including a revive progress bar, push-to-talk functionality in Voice Chat, and more. A host of improvements were introduced to existing features, including weapon progression in Rogue Angel Mode, adjustments to the titular Painkiller weapon, additional settings options, balancing and more. For all the info on the update’s content, check out the patch notes.

About Painkiller

Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons that can be upgraded and customized in multiple ways with devastating results in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic levels to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.

Key Features

• Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
• Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
• Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
• Unleash The Pain: Upgrade and customize your weapons to expand your arsenal, use tarot cards to power up your abilities, and team up with friends to obliterate all foes.
• Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinct characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
• Rogue Angel Mode: Survive a brutal roguelike mode where you and your friends advance through handcrafted arenas and take on epic bosses while collecting tarot cards, weapons and items along the way.

Painkiller is available now on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. For more Painkiller, visit the game’s website.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, CULTIC, Tempest Rising, and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Anshar Studios

Anshar Studios, based in Katowice, Poland, is a dynamic game development studio known for producing AA-quality games across multiple platforms. Since 2012, the team of nearly 200 skilled professionals have been dedicated to crafting meaningful gaming experiences with a focus on narrative depth and immersive gameplay. Notable releases include the self-published Gamedec, Bloober Team’s Layers of Fear and Observer: System Redux, along with undisclosed projects for major industry developers and publishers. Skilled team, well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. Learn more at: ansharstudios.com.

The Road Of Dust and Sorrow to be published by Silver Lining Interactive.

Macclesfield, UK – 16 December, 2025

Remember whom you’re fighting for… Silver Lining Interactive is proud to announce that it is partnering with studio, Painted Black Games to publish the haunting, soul-shattering survival thriller, The Road of Dust and Sorrow by Painted Black Games.

A Road Into Desolation
The Road of Dust and Sorrow is a story-driven survival-horror adventure inspired by the mid 90’s thriller classics. Claw your way through decaying streets, bloodthirsty Dusters, locked rooms, and forgotten corridors, where every door could mean salvation… or your end. What matters above all else is keeping your daughter alive.

Experiences That Resonate
This year, Silver Lining Interactive has built a clear reputation for delivering digital titles that resonate strongly with players. Spirit of the North 2, Captain Wayne, and Service With a Shotgun have each earned very positive reviews, reinforcing the studio’s growing position as a publisher that consistently backs memorable and well-crafted experiences. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5490va83fZE‘The collaboration felt natural, as we have previously collaborated onThe Long Reach together. We’re really excited to dive back in!’ said Roman, the Head Developer at Painted Black Games.

‘The Road of Dust and Sorrowimmediately stood out as a rare gem. We know firsthand how passionate and meticulous the Dev Team are in their approach to storytelling, and we’re one hundred percent here to support it.  The game looks, plays and feels beautifully soulful,” said Dan Fraser, Producer at Silver Lining. “It stays with you long after you’ve left. We couldn’t stop thinking about it.’’

‘I will literally shout it from the rooftops: YOU GOTTA PLAY IT’ Julia Galus, Community Manager at Silver Lining added.

With Silver Lining Interactive handling publishing, Painted Black Games can focus entirely on creating a truly unforgettable experience for their players. 

About The Road of Dust and Sorrow

In The Road of Dust and Sorrow, a cure created to end famine becomes humanity’s ruin. The failed experiment twists people into feral creatures known as Dusters, driven by a relentless and primal hunger. 

Ten years later, Katherine and her daughter Ava roam the broken remains of civilization in search of a safer future. Their presence draws the attention of a mysterious preacher and his cult followers, but the true threat is an ancient hunger that sees humans as fertile soil.Claw your way through decaying streets, bloodthirsty Dusters, locked rooms, and forgotten corridors,  where every door could mean salvation… or your end. Keep Ava alive, no matter what. You can lose the world. You can’t lose her. Every step pulls you deeper into a place that wants you broken. No one will save you. But you can fight. You can run. And you can still try to reach Sanctuary.

About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is an independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Painted Black Games
Painted Black Games is an independent studio born in Ukraine and spread across the globe. United by a passion for video games and meaningful storytelling, they craft worlds where atmosphere matters, emotions lead the way, and every detail is crafted with purpose.

New Story Quests, New Vehicle, Night Vision Goggles and a Boatload of Performance Improvements

Helsinki, Finland – December 16th, 2025 – Channel37 has launched Update 01: Last Humans for hit sci-fi survival-crafting game The Last Caretaker. The first of a series of Early Access roadmap updates includes new story quests, surface and underwater locations, a new vehicle, night vision goggles and a raft of performance and stability enhancements. Update 01: Last Humans arrives in time for the Steam Winter Sale, where The Last Caretaker returns to launch pricing, with a 15% discount.

Delivering on its development roadmap, Channel37’s first update for The Last Caretaker includes three new questlines for intrepid Caretakers: “Secret of Habitat Nodes”, “One Before Me”, and “Secret of Warehouse,” unlocking new locations and stories from the flooded world.

The update delivers a boatload of new additions, including a basketball mini-game, a drivable forklift, night vision goggles, and a horn with a customisable chromatic scale and speaker system for the musically-minded Caretaker. In addition, performance improvements across physics systems, rendering, and UI have been implemented after direct feedback from the growing community.

>>INCOMING DIRECTIVE: WATCH UPDATE 01: LAST HUMANS TRAILER

Update 01: Last Humans is the first of many updates planned for The Last Caretaker. The next update, Ocean: The Final Frontier, launches in early 2026 and features a Jetski, storms and lightning rods, a fishing and salvage update, along with boat customization. Check out the road map image to see the full schedule of updates.

The Last Caretaker is a thoughtful take on the survival-crafting genre featuring a modular crafting system and resource-based combat with unrivalled depth.

Key features include:

• Dynamic Resource Management: Your resources are your means of survival. Make choices between crafting weapons for offense or saving your materials for an easy exit from fearsome mechanical foes.
• Immersive Worldbuilding: A real, living world. This isn’t decoration, it’s a place that exists. A vast ocean scattered with silent docks, rusting towers, navigation beacons, and forgotten vaults. Every structure has a purpose, every ruin tells a story of what was left behind.
• Modular Crafting System: The world is your salvage yard. Dismantle abandoned structures, tear down machinery, and decide what is worth carrying to the recycler to craft weapons, power grids, and tools in a dynamic and deep crafting system.
• Save Humanity: The Last Caretaker builds upon four years of hand-crafted systems to deliver a world where every action has purpose. Every success means humanity has one more chance.

For more information about Channel37 and The Last Caretaker, visit www.channel37.co, follow on Bluesky, X (Twitter), and Instagram, and join the community on Discord. Check out the game in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store.

About Channel37
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2021, Channel37 is a boutique studio that calls upon decades of games industry experience to make bold titles that connect players and provide experiences worth talking about. The nine-person studio comprises CEO and co-founder Miika Aulio, co-founders Vesa Halonen, Antti Ilvessuo, Sami Saarinen, and Community Manager Jack Pattillo. Collectively, the team has many decades of experience in the games  industry, shipping major PC and console titles.

Leicester UK – 16th December 2025: Kasedo Games and Megapop today unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer for Life Below, the upcoming underwater city-builder that challenges players to restore and rebuild vibrant marine ecosystems beneath the waves. The latest footage showcases a wide range of core gameplay features, from tackling environmental hazards such as heatwaves and oil spills to restoring damaged coral reefs and upgrading them to thrive. The trailer also introduces the immersive new Wildlife View, allowing players to follow sea creatures as they traverse distinct biomes, offering an intimate perspective on the living ocean world they are helping to heal.

Life Below delivers a fresh and distinctive take on the city-building genre. Set on a near-future Earth where the oceans have been irrevocably changed, players must adapt quickly to new rules of survival. Grow your reef, attract diverse wildlife to increase biodiversity, and carefully evolve entire underwater ecosystems to withstand a constantly shifting tide.

Alongside the trailer reveal, Life Below has been named a Unity Awards 2025 winner. Presented by Unity, the world’s most widely used game engine, the Unity Awards celebrate excellence in creativity, technical achievement, and player engagement across the global games industry. Life Below earned top honors in the Social Impact category, recognizing Megapop’s long-standing commitment to meaningful, purpose-driven game experiences. Selected by a panel of expert judges, the title stood out as one of the year’s most impactful projects, both for its core themes and for the studio’s broader portfolio of socially conscious games.

Life Below is coming next year for Windows PC and is available to wishlist now on Steam. 

ABOUT KASEDO GAMES

Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.

Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.

Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus I & II’, ‘City of Gangsters’, ‘Filament’, ‘Rise of Industry 1 & 2’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’.www.kasedogames.com

ABOUT MEGAPOP

Megapop is an independent game studio based in Oslo, Norway, and a proud member of Oslo Game Hub. We create premium strategy games for PC and console, built on originality, depth, and the science of fun. With a legacy of globally featured and top-ranking games, we bring a deep current of experience into every new project. We’re currently developing Life Below, a genre-bending city-builder where you shape the fate of a coral reef from nature’s point of view—a true reef builder. 

CANADA — Dec. 15, 2025 — LANESPLIT, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator developed by solo developer FunkyMouse, accelerates towards launch on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, on PC via Steam, before arriving on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later down the road.

Throw caution to the wind and blaze between traffic in a white-knuckle race across the asphalt. Anticipate every turn across multiple looping locales. Bullet past pedestrian traffic through downtown highways, twisting mountain turnpikes, and ocean-front roads around the world. 

An all gas, no brakes approach can lead to victory, but the difference between finishing in first and a fatal crash is mere inches apart. Reach flow state as surroundings become a blur at breakneck speeds. Flirt with death while zooming between traffic consisting of 18-wheelers, lane-switching sedans, and other vehicles obeying traffic laws.

Mind the weather before selecting from fifteen distinct sportbikes with physics-accurate attributes. Conquer dry pavement with maximum top speed and nimble steering, and focus on traction and stopping power to ensure survival on slippery roads soaked with rain. Maneuver through mazes of traffic during Rush Hour mode, or cruise empty highways in Zen mode.

Maximize aura with customizable clothing and helmet options. Feel the intensity of breaking land speed records as a drum and bass-fuelled soundtrack rises in volume alongside the speedometer and comes to a screeching halt with every crash.

“LANESPLIT was built around the concept of making sure that players can feel a true sense of speed,” said Shakya, Founder and solo developer at FunkyMouse. “Going fast is so rarely communicated well in games. Physics, motion blur, tight controls, sound design, and music all come together for a multi-sensory experience where players become one with the road.”

LANESPLIT breaks beats and speed limits when it launches on PC via Steam Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions in development. For more information, follow developer FunkyMouse on Twitter/X and check out the official YouTube page.

About FunkyMouse

FunkyMouse is a solo independent game developer founded by Canadian designer, Shakya Ranatunga. They dedicate themselves to providing a true sense of reality in their games by incorporating realistic visuals and audio into their creative projects, fleshing out fantastical worlds rooted in real life, such as their current project LANESPLIT featuring ultra-realistic motorcycle physics, handling, and sounds.