Stack Up Has Served 70,000 Veterans Across Various Programs in the Last Decade

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 29, 2025 – Stack Up, the 501(c)3 military charity dedicated to supporting US and Allied Veterans’ mental health through gaming and working to end the epidemic of veteran suicide, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an in-person fundrasing event at Geeky Teas and Games in Burbank, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from 12-8 PM PT. 

The gaming charity distributes care packages of games, gear, and more to support the mental health of veterans and deployed units. Stack Up has delivered over a quarter of a million game codes, and hosted paid-in-full trips for more than 130 passionate vets to attend gaming and geek culture events. The volunteer team takes great pride in supporting those who have served by providing connection and community via the joy of gaming.

Stack Up has partnered up with some of the biggest names in the video game industry, including AAA publishers Nintendo, Sony, EA, Blizzard, Capcom, among others. Their valued contributions alongside the support of popular streamers such as MadVikingKing, Lord_Zath, Broken_Stoic, Hyf1re, and countless others have helped further propel the organization to its success today.

The devoted foundation actively works to build online communities that provide peer-to-peer support for both physical and mental health. Through initiatives like the The Overwatch Program, the team has provided mental health assistance to over 1,839 vets via peer-based mental health crisis mitigation. Stack Up commits to its promise that no one is left behind in a culture dedicated to healing and togetherness. 

Throughout a decade of giving back to the warriors of this country, Stack Up has raised over $7M for veterans. Their work is more important than ever, at a time where vets are losing critical care and services across the United States every day. 

“As an organization, we’re incredibly grateful for the support we have been able to provide veterans over the past decade” said Stephen Machuga, Executive Director, Stack Up. “Thanks to the continued backing of donors, content creators, and industry partners, we look forward to the next chapter for Stack Up, and the ways we’ll continue uplifting our community.”    

Visit Geeky Teas and Games on Nov. 1, 2025 to join Stack Up in celebration of its anniversary, hosted by GryphonAMX. The event runs from 12-8 PM PT, in Burbank, CA. To learn more about Stack Up, please visit their website at www.stackup.org. To donate directly to Stack Up, please visit Stack Up’s Donation page. 

About Stack Up

Founded in 2015, Stack Up brings both veterans and civilians together through a shared love of video gaming. Through programs such as The Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults and the Stack Up Overwatch Program (StOP), Stack Up has helped more than 36,000 U.S. and Allied military service members get through deployments to combat zones and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries through the power of video gaming.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 29, 2025 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a seasonal update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2 to celebrate Halloween. Following its global release on October 22, Raven2 now offers spooky new content and special rewards to players worldwide. 

Starting today through November 12, players can enter the special Halloween event dungeon, “Pumpkin Ghost’s Candy Village.” By defeating monsters within the dungeon, players can collect Pumpkin Candy Ingredients and exchange them for a variety of valuable items. These include the Trixy’s Gift Selection Chest that contains one of the following items: a Special Transmutation Support Chest, a Rare Hell Battle Heavenstone Chest, a Heroic Stella Summon Scroll, or a +4 Dazzling Relic Chest. Players can also obtain Trixy Dolls (Rare/Heroic), which passively boost stats such as bonus EXP, MP recovery, and more simply by being held in the player’s possession.

The Trixy’s Invitation to Candy Village Check-in event will also be held during this period that offers daily login rewards, including Time Recharge Stones and Trixy’s Gift Baskets, which may contain Holy Garment, Familiar, or Stella Summon Scrolls in Superior to Special grades.

Additionally, players can still take advantage of the game’s launch events. All players who log in before December 17 will receive a Heroic-Grade Holy Garment “Sailor of the Horizon” Summon Scroll. Ongoing events such as the Rookie Special Corps Member Growth Journal I and Rookie Special Corps Member Special Training Mission offer generous rewards like Rare Inheritor’s Equipment Chests, Heroic Elite Spec. C Member’s Equipment Selection Chests, and Heroic Familiar Summon Scrolls. Special Crystal Events are still available, providing players a chance to win a massive amount of Crystals.

Powered by Unreal Engine, Raven2 showcases unrivaled graphics, and a vast universe set in a dark fantasy realm where players become a member of the Special Corps bearing the “Cursed Stigma.” As they investigate strange and perilous phenomena unfolding across the world, they embark on a journey to vanquish demons and uncover the secrets behind the world’s fate. Raven2’s large-scale guild-based battles are all hallmarks of a truly immersive, high-quality MMORPG experience. 

For more information, visit the official website or official forum and follow Raven2 on YouTube, Facebook, and Discord to stay updated. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Player vote launched to change the future of RuneScape forever

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is inviting players to cast their vote on the future direction of RuneScape, with a major community vote launched today that will decide whether Treasure Hunter microtransactions are to be removed from the classic MMO.

RuneScape players are invited to cast their vote now on the RuneScape website. If the vote surpasses 100,000 votes, Jagex will remove Treasure Hunter — the major microtransaction layer for RuneScape — and over 220 associated gameplay-benefitting items from sale in RuneScape, including XP Lamps, Proteans, Portables, Dummies and more. 

Today’s vote marks a milestone moment in Jagex’s pledge to make major, long-term changes that strengthen the integrity and value of the RuneScape experience. This is part of a wider shift across the business to focus on deeper, more meaningful gameplay and to build greater trust between Jagex, and the RuneScape community. Jagex encourages all RuneScape players to vote, as any votes in excess of 100,000 will underscore the importance of these changes to the community and signal the shared commitment to shaping a more transparent and player-driven future for RuneScape.”

“This vote is one of the most important moments in RuneScape’s history. Starting right now, players will cast the deciding vote on the future direction of the game,” said Jon Bellamy, CEO of Jagex. “Since Squeal of Fortune was introduced in 2012, and subsequently Treasure Hunter in 2014, our approach to monetisation has, over time, eroded some of the integrity at the heart of RuneScape.”

“The most concerning elements of our MTX systems have been those that allowed players to bypass core gameplay, skipping over the depth, challenge, and sense of discovery that make RuneScape truly special,” Bellamy continued. “While these systems have helped fund the game, they’ve done so at a cost to something far greater:  the integrity of our worlds. This vote is about correcting that, and taking a step toward designing experiences that are fair, rewarding, and built to last.”

The community vote will remain live for 14 days. For more details and to cast your vote, head over to the RuneScape website.

About Jagex

Jagex is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $3 billion + lifetime revenue franchise.

Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; its titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. The most recent entry in the RuneScape franchise, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, launched into Steam Early Access in 2025. An open world survival crafting experience set in the RuneScape universe, RuneScape: Dragonwilds welcomes existing fans and new players alike to the ever expanding and evolving world of RuneScape.

Jagex is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

WayForward delivers a double impact of upcoming gaming awesomeness

October 29, 2025 – Valencia, Calif. – Shake your hips and shoot for the stars! Independent video game studio WayForward is thrilled to share new information about two of its upcoming titles following their inclusion in Limited Run Games’ LRG3 2025 video presentation earlier today: a new Shantae game and the console/PC version of shoot-’em-up/RPG Sigma Star Saga DX.

Following the highly anticipated release of the previous Shantae game this past August comes the announcement that the next, all-new, seventh entry in the fan-favorite series is already under development by Shantae series director/co-creator Matt Bozon and his team. Though no gameplay details are available at this time, the announcement was accompanied by a new piece of teaser artwork featuring series protagonist Shantae and her nemesis, nefarious pirate Risky Boots, both with subtle revisions to their designs, including new hair styles. No platforms or release window have been revealed; further information will be shared at a future date.

Additionally, a stellar new trailer was shown for Sigma Star Saga DX, available for viewing below.

This enhanced version of the cult-classic shoot-’em-up/RPG, which was originally released for Game Boy Advance in 2005, is on its way to modern platforms via Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine with porting handled by Mighty Rabbit Studios. Showcasing the game’s unique mix of top-down exploration and side-scrolling space-shooter battles, as well as the various tools and 20,000+ weapon combinations players can acquire during their intergalactic infiltration of the Krill Empire, the trailer provided a first look at one of several player-selectable HD border artworks, as well as an early preview of the game’s new title song.

Other upgrades to Sigma Star Saga DX compared to the original 2005 version include an improved map, decreased random encounter rate, rebalanced EXP system, refined dialogue, additional save points, and assorted bug fixes and quality-of-life updates (all of which are also included in the previously offered GBA cartridge version). Sigma Star Saga DX is now expected to launch digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam in early 2026, with preorders for the physical Switch and PS5 versions planned for a similar timeframe. For more information on the Shantae series, Sigma Star Saga DX, and other captivating WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com, and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook, @wayforwardtech on Instagram, and @wayforward.bsky.social on Bluesky.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 35 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

The multi-million-copy bestselling sim is back with stunning array of new vehicles and revamped favorites

Schaffhausen, Switzerland (October 29th, 2025 ) The captivating transport sim is back, and it’s more detailed and dynamic than ever! Transport Fever 3 is Swiss studio Urban Games’ most ambitious project to date, with brand new additions to the franchise that has already captivated millions of players with its intricate graphics and addictive gameplay.

Transport Fever 3 is not just another sequel; it’s the next major leap for the genre and expectations are higher than ever. The game’s vehicle roster expands to a staggering 275+ models, marking the largest fleet in the franchise’s history, ranging from historical classics to modern high-tech giants. Helicopters and cargo trams make their debut in the game, serving both passenger and cargo transport. Combined with new features like station specialization, warehouses and improvements to elements such as highway construction, they unlock an entirely new level of planning and gameplay depth.

Watch the latest trailer here, for a first look at new vehicles and several other innovations:

Every vehicle has been meticulously recreated with realistic animations and enhanced sound design, but Urban Games hasn’t stopped there! The entire technical foundation of the Transport Fever franchise  has been rebuilt. Game lighting has been drastically improved and countless detail enhancements deliver spectacular visuals for old and new players alike. All new features remain fully accessible to modders, enabling the community to expand the range of available vehicles and push the envelope of what is possible with the game in the months and years after release.

The latest trailer reveals not only a multitude of new vehicles but also several other innovations, as well as a first look at some of the iconic landmarks that can be unlocked and then built by players, expanding the game world while introducing new logistical challenges. Enhanced by the newly added dynamic rain effects, these landmarks look more impressive than ever.

Transport Fever 3 is due to pull into the station in 2026, and will be available on PC and Console. For more information, visit the official Transport Fever 3 website.

PACK A PUNCH WITH OUR BRAND-NEW COVER STAR TERENCE CRAWFORD AND 2.0 FEATURE UPDATES

29^th of October 2025: Steel City Interactive and PLAION launch the Undisputed Championship Edition, the heavy-hitting content package, fronted by three-weight Undisputed Champion Terence Crawford.

Coinciding with the release of Championship Edition is Update 2.0, containing two new major features. Firstly, Cross-play, players can now choose to play against users on other platforms. This means players can now rule the ring with friends on different platforms. Secondly, in Character Creator Online, players can now take their created fighter into the online ring! To keep gameplay balanced and prevent overpowered characters, each Character Creator fighter has a stat cap of 85, as well as a tier trait reduction.

You can read the rest of Update 2.0 patch notes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1451190/view/547875764461112979?l=english

The Undisputed Championship Edition will feature an additional contemporary Terence Crawford and include the recently announced Senator Pack as well as the WBC Pack, The Iron & Steel Pack, and The Mexican Monster Pack. All existing players will receive the additional, contemporary Crawford for free.

The Undisputed Championship Editionis available to download now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and PC Steam. 

About Steel City Interactive

Sheffield-based Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in 2020 by Ash Habib, along with his brothers Asif and Asad. Formed around the idea of creating the first major, new boxing game in over a decade, the rapidly growing studio now employs over 80 people and has partnerships with the world of boxing’s leading companies including the WBC, Ring Magazine, CompuBox, BoxRec and many other prestigious boxing organisations. During the development of Undisputed, SCI has created innovative, proprietary technology to bring the world of boxing to life like never before.

About PLAION 

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Deep Silver 

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

29 Oct., 2025 – KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat from developer Sobaka Studio, breaks free from home confinement when it launches on Nintendo Switch on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, as revealed during today’s Awesome Console Showcase, joining the currently available PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions.

Morgan Lee was sentenced to 1,300 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, locked in a cell on a brutal prison planet. The only way to shorten his sentence? Win the twisted reality show “The Last Ticket,” where inmates compete in brutal combat to reach the roof of the prison and earn their freedom, but if they die, they get revived and must continue their sentence.

Become the reality show’s fiercest competitor with an arsenal of weaponry and robotic implants. Weave deadly combos together with weapons like sledgehammers and electrosaws, or just use your cybernetically-enhanced limbs to rip enemies in two and crush foes into a bloody pulp. Brutalize foes at a distance with ranged weaponry like shotguns and plasma revolvers, and use cybernetically-enhanced Super Strikes to carve a path of destruction.

Acquire powerful augmentations and implants throughout each run to make that quest to reach the escape shuttle at the top of the prison tower. Morgan will die, but powerful permanent upgrades might just make the next run the one that earns his freedom…

“After releasing KIBORG on PC and consoles earlier this year, we couldn’t resist bringing Morgan’s fight for freedom to the Switch,” said Dmitry Kachkov, Head of Sobaka Studio. “I can’t wait to see what carnage everyone unleashes in the comfort of their home or out in the world.” 

KIBORG pulverizes inmates on Nintendo Switch on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. For more information, follow Sobaka Studio on Twitter/X, YouTube, join the Discord server, and visit the official website for more updates.

About Sobaka Studio

Sobaka Studio is an indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM available now in Early Access and time survival game REMEDIUM: Sentinels, which both share one grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. Their next title is KIBORG, the rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.

Sydney, Australia – October 29th, 2025: THQ Nordic and Three Fields Entertainment are thrilled to announce the release of Wreckreation, an open-world arcade racing experience that puts players fully in control of both the driving and the creation. The game is now available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $59.95.

Drive, Build, Destroy – Your World, Your Rules

In Wreckreation, the world truly belongs to the player. The game’s groundbreaking Live Mix system allows instant world editing at any time. Players can reshape their surroundings by dropping loops, ramps, jumps, half pipes, and moving obstacles anywhere on the map. Weather, time of day, and traffic conditions can also be changed on the fly, letting players design their own race conditions and stunt challenges without ever leaving the game world.

The world of Wreckreation spans over 400 square kilometres (150 square miles), offering endless roads, off-road trails, and open spaces to explore. Behind the wheel of more than 50 fully customisable vehicles, players can set their own pace.

Key features include:

• Mix Up the Leaderboards: Compete for records in eight categories, from drifting and airtime to stunts, near misses, and best lap times. Every road in the world can become a competition.
• Mix My World: Construct the ultimate driving paradise using hundreds of Live Mix objects. Build jumps, spirals, moving hazards, or entire floating racetracks above the clouds.
• Mix My Car: Personalise every vehicle down to the smallest detail. Adjust paint, finish, wheels, boost flames, engine sounds, and glass colour. All customisation options are available from the start.
• Mix My Music: Tune in to 16 radio stations covering a wide range of genres, from high-energy disco and electronic beats to smooth jazz and rock.
• Mix All Modes: Define how you play. Create standard races, drift tournaments, or team stunt events where every jump, spin, and crash earns points for your squad.
• Mix It All: Control the atmosphere of your world by adjusting weather effects, lighting, and traffic density at any moment.

Wreckreation is available now for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About THQ Nordic:

Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria), and with subsidiaries all around the globe, THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, Wreckfest, Titan Quest, Biomutant, Gothic, ELEX, Kingdoms of Amalur, and many more.

THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than ‘owning’ a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

About Bugbear Entertainment:

Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specialising in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360).

There’s Something Strange in the Shop Titans Neighborhood! New Haunted Content Update includes Themed Events, Content Pass, and more!

Attention, Shopkeepers – the Shop is haunted, and we know just who to call! The Ghostbusters are here to help you prepare for battle in the latest update from Shop Titans, the free-to-play Tycoon Simulation/Light Adventure RPG game from Kabam.

The ghostly content continues to drop this season as the Ghostbusters join the fray in the new 22.1 content update, featuring a film-inspired community event, mega pack, content pass, welcome pack, blueprints, themed decorations, and more. Grab your Proton Pack, hop in the ECTO-1, and save the city!

• Ghostbusters Community Event
  • The new Slimer in the City Community Event (October 28 – November 24) lets you team up with players around the world to send him packing.
  • For scaring off Slimer, you will receive spirited rewards for each milestone you achieve, including:
    • The Tier 15 Ghost Trap – perfect for containing any ghost (except for Zoelea of course).
    • The Slime Puddle – an indoor decoration that is sure to make your customers stick around.
    • And more!

• Ghostbusters Mega Pack
  • The Ghostbusters Mega Pack (October 28 – November 8) brings the experience of Ghostbusters to life! This pack includes:
    • Tier 15 Particle Thrower gun blueprint
    • Tier 4 Vial of Slime
    • Brand new Ghostbuster Suit for your Shopkeeper to wear and more decorations including the ECTO-1!
    • And more!

• Ghostbusters Content Pass
  • We ain’t afraid of no ghosts. The Ghostbusters Content Pass (October 28 – November 24) is your ticket to transforming your shop into the ultimate paranormal HQ by completing daily tasks!
  • Featuring film-inspired tech, tools, and aesthetics, this pass is packed with blueprints and decor pulled straight from the iconic Ghostbusters Firehouse, featuring:
    • Firehouse inspired flooring and walls to decorate your HQ.
    • Statement pieces like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Ghost Containment Unit and the Ghostbuster Logo rug.
    • Equipable gear such as the Ghostbusters Suit, Ecto-Goggles, and P.K.E. Meter.
    • And more!

• Haunted Welcome Pack
  • From now until November 24, new Shopkeepers will be granted a pack of decorations including the haunted mirror and unearthed coffin, as well as a bunch of consumables including:
    • 25 Argon Coins
    • 50 research scrolls
    • 50 ascension shards
    • And 5 stamina drinks!

• Also Available in Your Neighborhood:
  • Use promo code “SLIMER” to claim a special bundle of consumables, available now for a limited time!

Shop Titans (rated T for Teen by the ESRB) is a free-to-play Tycoon Simulation, Light Adventure RPG game on mobile and PC platforms. Set in a fantasy world filled with hilarious character-driven banter between their Champions and city Workers, players can become a fantasy shop tycoon by crafting epic weapons, managing a store to success, and building a team of adventurers to quest for loot. Find out why players are raving about the game and giving it 5 stars! Shop Titans is available now to download free on the App Store, Google Play, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store.

For further information, please visit Shop Titans’ official website, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

A rhythm visual novel about our pets’ unconditional love

Boulder, Colo. (October 28, 2025) – Today developer and publisher Serenity Forge (Fractured Blooms, BAD END THEATER, To the Moon ) revealed Puppergeist for Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox PC at the IGN and ID@Xbox October Showcase. The announcement was accompanied by a new Steam Page and an announcement trailer:

Puppergeist is a rhythm visual novel about the unconditional love that our pets provide. Explore the Doggie Underworld in a bittersweet adventure, where a young witch named Claire must find her Pup by connecting with other dogs, learning their stories, and solving their issues through rhythm-based mini games filled with charming animations.

In this game, the story moves forward as you succeed in accessible rhythm challenges that are inspired by the Rhythm Heaven series. Alongside her new demon friend, Lunne, Claire learns to deepen her connection with doggie spirits, uncovering stories of friendship, love, and loss. Every rhythm challenge is unique, along with remixes and bonus features. 

This game is developed in-house by Serenity Forge, with creative direction and art led by NomnomNami, creator of BAD END THEATER. It will also include guest composers like Kris Wilson, co-creator of Cyanide & Happiness, as well as additional unannounced collaborators.

This tribute to our past and present furry friends can now be wishlisted on Steam and Xbox.

Keep up with Serenity Forge’s latest digital and physical releases by visiting the team’s website, Steam Page, Twitter, and Bluesky pages.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful and emotionally impactful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.