As Next Fest demo drops for Seismic Squirrel’s upcoming narrative RPG, the studio unveils the creators behind its enchanting soundtrack
Issaquah, WA, USA – 9th October, 2025 – With the new Next Fest demo for Aether & Iron now available, Seismic Squirrel are marking the occasion with a new video unveiling the Grammy award winning and nominated team behind the game’s music. Seismic Squirrel is delighted to reveal that two-time Grammy winning Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson, best known for their work on the Civilization series, are creating the game’s atmospheric music. The duo has also worked on the PGA Tour 2K series, Old World and more.
Aether & Iron invites players to step into a captivating and intricately crafted world. The incredible music created by Chistopher and Alex plays a key role in helping bring the world to life, enhancing the game’s incredible writing from a team with credits on Mass Effect, Far Cry and Sovereign Syndicate, the exciting and strategic car-based combat, and the tense moments where you must make tough decisions.
Aether & Iron is a narrative-driven RPG coming to PC in 2026 where you play as a smuggler in an alternate 1930s New York. Build your crew, upgrade your skills, and dive into a compelling mystery with a customized car to help you survive in turn-based vehicle combat battles. Try the game for yourself now with the Next Fest demo now available on Steam.
Key Features
Muster Your Crew: Recruit unique and resourceful companions to watch your back, and follow their stories.
Turn-Based Vehicular Combat: Assemble a wide range of incredible aether-powered vehicles and unlock new tactical options to try out in an interesting twist on strategic, turn-based vehicular battles.
Dive into An Underground Life: Navigate secret paths, dodge enemies, hide contraband, and stay ahead of the big bosses out to get you.
Your Choices Matter: Your decisions will shape the unfolding history of New York and the lives of its citizens, determining whether they will be able to find hope in a corrupt world of manipulation and violence.
Grow your Talents: Level up your Hustle, Smarts, and Brass abilities to improve your chances in combat and social situations. But no matter how good you are, you’re always a dice roll away from success or failure.
Drive in Style: Upgrade your aether-powered rides to suit your playstyle. Enhance your cars with every trick in the smuggler’s toolkit – hidden compartments, smoke dispensers, and flamethrowers of course.
Fascinating Visuals: Inspired by 1930’s detective comics and the art deco period, Aether & Iron brings a unique visual identity to gameplay.
Full Voice Acting: Experience an alt-history 1930s New York directly through the voices of its inhabitants. Learn their stories; sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, usually tragic.
About Seismic Squirrel Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics.
Ahead of GodbreakersPC and PlayStation release on October 23rd, To The Sky and Thunderful are excited to reveal that an updated demo that gives players the chance to sample the thrilling combat that awaits is available now. The updated demo, which will also be part of Next Fest when it kicks off October 13th, introduces a brand new biome, new boss, new miniboss and “Tangles” – optional modifiers that allow you to make the game more challenging. To celebrate the release of the demo, the team has also released a new Features Spotlight video, highlighting the key elements that await when the game hits PC and PS5.
Players who beat the developers fastest time in the demo have a chance to win two keys for the full game at launch so they can hop straight in with a friend. To The Sky will be giving away double the amount of keys to four of the most agile players. You can find more information here.
The demo will get you and your buddies in the mood for some fluid 1-4 player hack and slash action in a game where you can steal enemies’ powers using the “Godbreak” mechanic, explore diverse and colourful biomes, find cool loot as you sharpen your playstyle, and deal with a host of memorable boss fights. The demo is available in English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
New features in the updated Godbreakers demo:
Explore the recently added biome of Marik, featuring entirely new environmental challenges, three unique enemy types, and a formidable main boss waiting to challenge you at the end. Marik’s muscular frame embodies the Monad’s will to dominate, serving as its enforcer and guardian of the final hierarchy.
Expanded Run: You can now finally traverse between both the UHR and Marik biomes in a single run! This expanded session will allow you to truly experience the progression and power fantasy of your evolving build.
Tangles: Discover a sneak peek of our Tangles system, which allows you to modify each run with distinct challenges. Three unique Tangles are now unlockable in the demo, offering a glimpse into the diverse possibilities of the full game. For example, when the Parting Gift tangle is active, defeated enemies leave mines behind.
New Cosmetic Flair: Personalize your character with two new cosmetic options: the Gladiator Head and the Ergos Head! Make sure you look ready for the battle ahead.
Write two chapters of Tabitha’s memoirs ahead of the full story in 2026
Leamington Spa, UK – 9 October 2025: When someone writes the story of your life, how will it begin? A demo for wholesome puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha is available now on Steam, giving you the chance to sort through the belongings of a deceased loved one and write two early chapters of their memoir ahead of the game’s launch in 2026.
The demo will introduce players to two rooms in the home – the entrance and the dining room – allowing you to sift through the belongings that made up Tabitha’s life. Pack away the items you want to keep, sell what might have value, and give away the rest as you clear the house ready for new memories to be made within its walls.
After tidying through the items, you’ll then be given the chance to fill in a few pages of Tabitha’s memoir, using words associated with the items you’ve packed to fill in the blanks. Find specific themes to uncover more of Tabitha’s layered past or write an entirely new story based on your own feelings from what you’ve found.
A Storied Life: Tabithais a cozy narrative game about memory, legacy, discovery, and joy.
An elderly loved one has died, leaving you their estate and a letter encouraging you to sell any valuables. But when a mishap spoils their soon-to-be-published memoirs, you set out to repair the damage, piecing together their hidden past using the items you inherit.
House clearing with care
Explore a picturesque country house and pack away its contents, room by room. Move furniture, lift rugs, and open cupboards to uncover hidden and forgotten objects.
What separates cherished items from rubbish? Slowly sift through fragments of someone’s past and decide whether to keep, auction, or discard each object.
Relaxing packing puzzles
You can’t keep everything. Move and rotate items to fit them into boxes. Limited space and weight considerations mean you must let some things go.
Strengthen boxes with tape and vacuum pack soft goods to fit more in. Don’t forget to bubble wrap fragile objects or they may break when unpacking.
Restore your loved one’s memoirs
Every item you save unlocks a set of associated words. Use these to mend the gaps in the damaged memoirs, completing the sentences to reveal a storied life.
You determine how the past is recorded. Uplifting, silly, shocking, funny, sombre… the memoirs have many potential branches, and every decision is yours.
A Storied Life: Tabitha will launch on PC in early 2026. A demo is available on Steam now.
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.
About Lab42 Games Founded in 2015, Lab42 became a Sumo Digital studio in 2020. The studio has worked on a range of projects for console, PC, VR and mobile for clients including Sega, Activision, Microsoft, Klei Entertainment, Aspyr, Ripstone, Dovetail Games, and Payload Studios. Lab42 holds an exclusive licence to use the World Snooker Tour brand. Recent projects from Lab42 includes porting services for Sonic Mania, Forza Motorsport, A Little to the Left and Metal: Hellsinger VR.
A new look at the story and the modernised version of Benoît Sokal’s cult classic
Sydney, Australia – October 9, 2025 – Microids is pleased to unveil the Story Trailer for Syberia Remastered, set to launch on November 6, 2025 on PlayStation 5.
This new trailer highlights the iconic story and characters from Benoît Sokal’s acclaimed classic, while showcasing the extensive modernisation work behind this remastered edition. Faithful to the spirit of the original, Syberia Remastered retains the narrative depth and distinctive artistic identity that have inspired generations of players.
A Respectful and Ambitious Revival
Co-developed by Virtuallyz Gaming and Microids Studio Paris, Syberia Remastered invites players to relive the unforgettable journey of Kate Walker, a New York lawyer embarking on an initiatory quest in search of Hans Voralberg. Reimagined graphics, revamped animations, and a modernised interface enrich this timeless experience, while preserving the narrative and emotional depth at the heart of Benoît Sokal’s work.
With this remastered version, Microids continues its commitment to bringing back classic titles from its catalog, following the critical success of the remake of Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy.
Syberia Remasteredwill be available on November 6, 2025 for PlayStation 5.
About Microids
Founded in 1985, Microids is a French video game publisher that has established itself as a key player in the international market. Its editorial strategy focuses on two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at experienced players. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.
Showcasing New Resonators Qiuyuan and Galbrena, New Weapons, Events, Quests, Optimizations and More!
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – OCTOBER 9, 2025 – Kuro Games released a new update titled Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides for its award-winning, story-rich, open-world action role playing game Wuthering Waves. The update features two new resonators, Qiuyuan and Galbrena, new quests, weapons and events that appeal to all players.
Watch the Galbrena trailer below: Wuthering Waves | Resonator Showcase | Galbrena — THE HUNTER
The Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides update introduces two new 5-Star Resonators, Galbrena, a cold and decisive “Discord Slayer” who hunts Solaris, and Qiuyuan, a former senior agent of Mingting’s Internal Security Agency.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.7 Update Features:
Maintenance Time & Compensation Details
Maintenance Time: 10/09/2025 04:00 through 10/09/2025 11:00 (UTC+8)
Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 2025-10-09 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update.
In the event that the maintenance is extended, the dev team will issue a follow-up notice and adjust the compensation accordingly.
Bug Fixes Compensation: Astrite x300
Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 10/09/2025 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update.
New Resonators
Galbrena – 5-Star Resonator (Fusion / Pistols)
Galbrena is cold and decisive, she is the “Discord Slayer” who hunts across Solaris and the same “Fiend of Ever-burning Flame” spoken of in whispers.
Galbrena’s Combat Roles include: Main Damage Dealer, Heavy Attack DMG
Obtainable through ‘From Ashes’ Featured Resonator Convene.
Qiuyuan – 5-Star Resonator (Aero / Sword)
Qiuyuan is a former senior agent of Mingting’s Internal Security Agency. Though enmity filled his younger days, loyalty defined his later years. However, scapegoated for a murder, he is now but a blind swordsman wandering the world alone.
Qiuyuan’s Combat Roles include: Concerto Efficiency, Heavy Attack DMG
Obtainable through the ‘Wanderer Knows No Far and Near’ Featured Resonator Convene.
New Weapons
Lux & Umbra (Pistols) – 5-Star Weapon
From darkness she seizes power, layering sins upon herself. To hunt. To kill. To deliver a relentless and fatal blow to all evil. From the light she falls, with her vows etched in her mind. For the deceased. For the living. For her pistol’s true targets. O
Obtainable through the ‘Absolute Pulsation – Lux & Umbra’ Featured Weapon Convene.
Emerald Sentence (Sword) – 5-Star Weapon
Bamboo, hollow yet full; People, whole yet seldom true. Bamboo speaks without deceit, acts without conceit, seeks no vanity. Few ever measure up to this.
Obtainable through the ‘Absolute Pulsation – Emerald Sentence’ Featured Weapon Convene.
New Locations
Sanguis Plateaus – Three Heroes’ Crest
The highest peak in the Sanguis Plateaus, named for both its unique summit and the three Heroes of Heroes – Fabius, Altilus, and Valeria, who once stood there.
Accessible in Version 2.7 upon unlocking the Sanguis Plateaus.
Plane of Dark Tide – Journeying Paradise
Another world concealed within the Dark Tide. From its depth resound the whispers of the ancient “Divinity,” the origin of all malice and fear.
At the edge of the underworld, an immaculate Paradise draws bewildered souls, whose lifeless forms chant in unison, day and night – for naught but to earn its grace and redemption.
Reach the location during Main Quest Chapter II Act XI “Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides”.
New Echoes
Nightmare: Viridblaze Saurian
Nightmare: Baby Viriblaze Saurian
Nightmare: Baby Roseshroom
New Nightmare Purification Challenge: Three Heroes’ Crest Nightmare Nest
In Nightmare Purification, a set number of Nightmare Tacet Discords are available daily. Defeat them to claim the corresponding Echoes without spending Waveplates.
New Sonata Effect: Flamewing’s Shadow
Flamewings’s Shadow (3pcs Set): Dealing Echo Skill DMG increases Heavy Attack Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. Dealing Heavy Attack DMG increases Echo Skill Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. While both effects are active, gain 16% Fusion DMG Bonus.
New Stories:
Main Quest Chapter II Act X: The Bygone Shall Always Return
To open the Civilization Capsule left by Imperator, you and Abby prepare for Ragunna to find Cartethyia, only to discover that the people of Ragunna are being plagued by nightmares. Meanwhile, inside the Inverted Tower, Avinoleum, the returning Discord Slayer fires her pistol at the once Blessed Maiden… On the other hand, Fractsidus’s “story” in Rinascita approaches its final chapter.
Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 Update
Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act IX “By Moon’s Fated Light”
Main Quest Chapter II Act XI: Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides
The prophesied Journeying Paradise makes its descent. Even though no Divinity remains on this land, familiar faces have begun to take action to prevent Rinascita’s doom. Bearing everyone’s will, you are determined to step into the Dark Tide… Go now. Gather every last hope and face the inevitable showdown with the ancient “Divinity.”
Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 update.
Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act X “The Bygone Shall Always Return.”
Segue – Afterstory – A Stranger in a Strange Land
In this battle that sealed the fate of Rinascita, its people rose in defiance. And among them stood another, a swordsman of Huanglong, guided across the seas by Huanglong Mingting to lend you his strength. He fought as one among the countless souls drawn to this hour, but the story of his own journey, and the shadows of his past, remain known to few…
Duration: Permanently available after 10/30/2025 10:00 (server time)
Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act XI “Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides”.
New Events and Gameplay Features
Special Events:
Lament Recon: Solaris Soldier – Combat Event
To help prevent another Waveworn Phenomenon on the scale of a Dark Tide, the Black Shores and Rinascita have come together on a joint project: to conduct simulations using a hologram device in regions vulnerable to the Threnodian’s power. Thus, you and your reliable companions have been invited to help test this unique device.
Duration 10/11/2025 at 10:00 through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
Septimont Weather Forecast – Featured Platforming Event
KU-Ryan, a Black Shores robot, is currently looking for help in gathering Surveillance Datasets on Waveworn Phenomena in Septimont. Interested individuals are welcome to speak with him.
Duration 10/16/2025 04:00 through 10/30/2025 (server time)
Behold! Wutherium Film Studio Special Feature: Resonators in Combat Edition has officially launched! Capture Resonators’ exhilarating moments during combat, then submit the photos to Fulmine and C-MOSS to earn plenty of rewards!
Duration: 10/30/2025 10:00 through 11/19/2025 (server time)
Lollo Campaign: Ice Savior – Featured Commission Event
Complete the campaigns to claim your Lollo Stamps—a gift of gratitude from Lollo Logistics. Lollo Stamps can be exchanged for Lollo Helper special deliveries.
Duration: 11/06/2025 04:00 through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
Gifts of Approaching Dawn – 7-Day Login Event
During the event, log in to claim the day’s login rewards from the event page.
Duration: Version 2.7 update through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
Gifts of Ink Song Limited-Time Login Event
During the event, log in to claim the day’s login rewards from the event page.
Duration: 10/30/2025 10:00 through 11/19/2025 (server time)
Other New Content
New Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain Challenge: Lioness of Glory
New Sigil: “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom” Medal
New Avatar: Lighthouse and Blake Bloom
Participate in the Combat Event “Lament Recon: Solaris Soldier” to obtain the “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom” Medal and the Sigil “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom”.
Additional Optimizations, Adjustments and Bug Fixes
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Steam and compatible with Steam Deck.
ABOUT KURO GAMES
Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.
Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.
A couple of gaming generations ago, the words “licensed game” felt like a curse. Those quick money grabs did nothing to assist their IPs from evolving in the format and scared away a lot of consumers from that market in the process. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny comes after a lot of decent efforts and change – however. This title tackles the action-RPG market, giving us an unexpected blend of nostalgia and competent mechanics that pay tribute to the famous orange heritage, years after relevancy. How does this one hold up? Let’s find out.
Story
There is a lot going on in the story for this one. Players start Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny in what feels like an episode of Fairly Odd-Parents. Timmy makes a wish, ends up in a game set in another world with Cosmo and Wanda, and an adventure begins. You know the drill if you were fond of the Nicktoon. Shortly after, it is discovered that several other Nickelodeon characters were also warped to this Universe, and now they must work together to recover “the dice of destiny” and return home safely.
You know, the story here may be the strongest part of the experience. Players get to see a lot of characters such as SpongeBob, Sandy, Suzie Carmichael, and even some deep cuts, and while it doesn’t make a ton of sense on paper, this narrative does well of tying together reasoning well enough to enjoy the little tale told here. Sure, the iconic personalities are all here, but there are a lot of random little one-liners and secrets that do well to scratch at everyone’s fond childhood memories. This title goes all the way back to Rugrats and through the late 90’s, to the 2000’s, and even today (it is still really weird to see TMNT as a Nicktoon, by the way), which bodes well for those looking to capture not just one – but multiple generations of kids’ heroes with a decent experience overall.
Gameplay
While the story is fun, the gameplay was a bit worrisome as GameMill are not always known for publishing hard-hitters. Let me get this out of the way first. Dice of Destiny is easy. I mean, really easy. I don’t think I had one death in this game whatsoever, as there are so many ways to heal and buff your character, that it is hard to really find much challenge outside of maybe one or two boss fights, even with the ability to raise the difficulty level before each zone. With that said, the gameplay isn’t bad.
Think of it as Diablo for kids. Players can take on world after world, loot, level up, and progress forward. It’s repetitive, simple control system works, and I really have no complaints as I never had an issue traversing worlds as the gameplay is very accessible. Outside of the usual hub-world, players go from one area to the next made up of stages. Each stage has enemies and loot scattered throughout, so the player must smash pots and barrels to gain coin, which they can return for upgrades at a later time. Sure, the depth here for the skill trees and actual combat is lacking, but there is something cathartic about just mind-numbingly smashing things with random powers.
There are nine playable characters, and while each play mostly the same, each have their own attacks that can be acquired as they level. For example, SpongeBob starts with a standard spatula smash. He then earns a jellyfish net for power attacks, and later other themed abilities that can restore health (such as the “pretty patty”) and dish out major damage. Each character has a good number of these attacks, and most come inspired by moments within their own television program. It’s kind of fun to see them all play out, and most outside of healing feel useful, even if the difficulty never really warrants anything above the standard fare.
Boss battles are fine, as it is mainly just an enemy with a large health bar. These foes have special attacks and other obstacles to watch out for, but never really prove to be anything too threatening throughout. There are also “challenge” sections of stages that have waves of enemies, but again – there isn’t a lot to really feel danger from in such an easy experience. Say what you will, but I didn’t hate this. I think modern games spend too much time trying to punish the player. Most fans of these shows are in their adult lives now, and this acts as a nice, mindless break from all of that. The difficulty is a bit of a problem, but it’s also not something to really complain about either as I found the game fun, and playing with a friend or two is even better.
Audio
The audio in this game is where I secretly screamed for joy as almost every single original voice actor have reprised their roles in big ways for this title. We get Tom Kenny. We get Tara Strong. These are actors who most thought would never be able to reprise their characters, and they are all here, which is awesome. There are times when the combat dialogue (or grunts if you will) gets a little too repetitive, but mostly everything is welcome and joyous in terms of nostalgia. There were some audio hiccups in my playthrough as co-op had myself and a friend noticing that our characters were using each other’s sounds when attacked, but this is mainly minor and not as much of an intrusion as it sounds. Nick really brought it all together here and even the music and other sounds are all on point with the rest of the production.
Visuals
Visually, the animation style is all done in the same manner with 2D characters put in this world, but they look fine and despite a couple returning faces sometimes feeling a bit out of place, each of costumes and a ton of charm to unlock, giving further reason for progression. The game doesn’t always look stellar, but the environments are decent enough and I never had much issue with resolution or frame drops, despite the amount of chaos on screen. It’s not bad at all here.
Overall
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a fine and welcome homage to a past era. It really feels like it was developed with a lot of love and thought, and despite its lack of difficulty, I think it will be remembered as being one of the best Nicktoons titles to hit consoles thus far. There are a lot of things in this industry to complain about, and this title kind of reminds us that games can have good intentions and not everything is a cash-grab. With a fun story, solid gameplay, and one of the best voice casts in the history of licensed titles, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a winner and may be one of the best ways to introduce your next generation to the past.
Marvelous Europe today announced the release of the free 1.1.0 update for STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, the latest instalment in the beloved farming/life sim series which released for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam on August 27.
Available to download now through all digital platforms, the free update not only brings bug fixes and improvements to the game, it also introduces the new “Happy Bingo” feature, offering farmers a variety of useful rewards for completing bingo missions. STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar recently reached over 500,000 sales and maintains a “Very Positive” user score on Steam with 93% positive reviews.
The new Happy Bingo feature can be accessed once farmers reach “City Bazaar Rank” in Zephyr Town. After triggering an event scene on their farm, the feature unlocks, granting players their first set of bingo cards to complete. Each spot on the card features an everyday activity like fishing or petting animals. Players complete these activities to fill spots on their card until they’ve completed a Happy Bingo! Players then turn in completed cards at the Nature Sprites’ stall, Happy Shoppe, on bazaar days to earn a variety of useful items. There is even a Deluxe Bingo card that offers greater rewards, including unique outfits and gliders, with more planned for release in the future.
About STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to Zephyr Town’s newest resident to turn its fortunes around! Players will raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell wares at their very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which players can use to improve their farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, settle down for a cozy life and start a family, and Zephyr Town is sure to thrive once again!
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 in a standard physical edition for an RRP of €49.99/€59.99, and a physical Limited Edition for an RRP of €69.99/€79.99 respectively. It is also available for digital purchase on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam with standard, Digital Deluxe, and Super Digital Deluxe Editions priced at €49.99, €59.98, and €69.98, respectively and Nintendo Switch™ 2 for €59.99. An Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch™ versions is available for €10. Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launched for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on August 27. The title is published in Asia by Marvelous Inc., and in the Americas by Marvelous USA.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
Venture through the first few dungeons and familiarize yourself with your aerial base of operations
United States, October 8th, 2025 – Noodle Cat Games is thrilled to unleash a new playable demo for its upcoming co-op physics-based action-RPG Cloudheim. Available now on Steam before its impending Early Access launch on PC this year, this generous demo introduces players to Cloudheim’s creative combat where players gather loot and combine wild weapon traits with physics for endless emergent experimentation!
The Cloudheim demo offers players access to the game’s tutorial, their airborne base of operations (Odin Shell, which is literally the back of a flying turtle), and Acts I & II of the story in Arcadia. This includes most of the island of Arcadia and the first few dungeons. To commemorate the new demo, Noodle Cat Games has released a new trailer teasing more of Couldheim’s physics-based combat:
More about Cloudheim: Cloudheim is a vibrant action-RPG built for co-op chaos and based around creative physics-based combat. Up to four players can team up to unleash mayhem in a fully destructible world. Tear down pillars onto the monsters around you, lasso enemies into tornadoes, kick exploding barrels into the fray, and string together aerial combos. Anything and everything can happen in this sandbox of physics-based pandemonium!
Your offensive options are exponentially expanded as you can craft hundreds of potential weapons, gear, and powerful attacks on the fly by tossing materials into forges in real-time. There’s no menus or downtime here folks! Instead, you can see exactly what your friends are up to at any given moment, as everything happens persistently in the game world. All loot and crafted items are shared, though player progression is not, so you’ll have to work as a team to make the most of your band’s ever changing array of abilities.
Explore diverse islands and mysterious dungeons while building up your flying turtle base, the Odin Shell, in this colorful world inspired by Norse mythology. Expand your workshop, customize your space, run a thriving shop, and uncover hidden secrets as your fortress takes flight!
“Cloudheim is a game all about physics-systems combining in unexpected ways as teams of differently built characters combine their powers in hectic battles,” said David Hunt, CEO and Founder of Noodle Cat Games. “It’s like Smash Bros. had a baby with Zelda, as you explore a sprawling fantasy kingdom full of danger, wonder, and surprises around every corner! This demo will give players a taste of the exciting adventures that await them when Cloudheim launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S”
Cloudheim’s Key Features:
Physics-Driven Combat: Lasso, launch, and juggle enemies into fire pits, each other, or the scenery—anything goes. Longer air time = more damage.
Real-Time Crafting & Fusion: Grab and toss materials directly into crafting stations in the world. No menus, no inventory clutter—just pure, visible teamwork.
Drop-In 4-Player Co-Op: Tame creatures, fight bosses, and explore mythic dungeons with friends. All loot is shared; your progression is not.
Evolving Base & Shop System: Return from adventures to upgrade your base, sell loot, and unlock new features.
Stylized Fantasy World: Built by a team of experienced artists, Cloudheim is rich with visual flair, character, and discovery.
About Noodle Cat Games Noodle Cat Games was founded in 2022 to revolutionize how games are made and studios are run by emphasizing healthy autonomy for our team and more sustainable development processes. By emphasizing player value and prioritizing the quality of work over quantity, we focus on crafting video games more efficiently. Led by an ex-Epic founder and CEO who was the lead designer on Fortnite for almost a decade, our gameplay thesis is based on applying the design principles behind Fornite’s explosive growth to create a collaborative physics-based action RPG combat in the gameplay loop of a survival crafting game.
“I want you to make me live that fulfilling life I wanted but … without changing anything I’ve been through”
Boulder, Colo. (Sept.18, 2025) – Today publisher Serenity Forge (To The Moon, LISA, Fractured Blooms) and developer Freebird Games announced that Finding Paradise, a sequel to story-driven experience To The Moon, is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox today, with Steam updates. This reveal was accompanied by the launch trailer:
In Finding Paradise, Dr. Rosalene and Dr.Watts embark on another mission, yet this time an ambivalent wish by their patient, Colin, awaits them.“I want you to make me live that fulfilling life I wanted, but … without changing anything I’ve been through”. With such an elusive request, will the doctors be able to complete their mission?
With its debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, Finding Paradise invites players to witness the doctors navigate unexpected challenges and discover the deeper truths behind Colin’s final wish.The Steam version has also been updated, ensuring players across all platforms can also immerse themselves in Freebird Games’ heartfelt storytelling and beautiful soundtrack. Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and BlueSky and Steam page.
About Freebird Games Freebird Games is an indie game studio based in Canada, founded in 2008 by Kan (Reives) Gao, to tell stories that meant something to him. Since then, the Freebird team has been growing with a cast made up of eccentric and talented characters, allowing us to do what we do today.
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 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.
Los Angeles, CA – October 8, 2025 –Rebel Engine, a first-person action adventure that fuses lightning-fast ’90s shooter speed with devastating hack-n-slash combos, from Argentina-based studio Seven Leaf Clover, is teaming up with hololive English VTuber Hakos Baelz for an exclusive collaboration. The partnership brings an original in-game soundtrack which will be revealed in the title’s Steam Next Fest demo, giving players the chance to experience the game’s high-energy action and Hakos Baelz’s unique artistry.
Hakos Baelz, a core member of Hololive English -Promise- with more than 1.09 million YouTube subscribers, is known for her high-energy music and global fanbase. This collaboration marks her debut in original video game soundtrack work, bridging the worlds of indie gaming and the rapidly growing VTuber music scene.
The Rebel Engine demo featuring Hakos Baelz’s soundtrack will be available during Steam Next Fest October 13, 2025 – October 20, 2025. Players can wishlist Rebel Engine on Steam now to receive updates and notifications when the demo is live.
About Wandering Wizard Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences. wanderingwizard.com
About Hololive English Hololive English is a VTuber group that focuses on live streaming and content creation for the English-speaking viewer base. x.com/hololive_En
About Seven Leaf Clover Seven Leaf Clover is an independent team from Argentina committed to pushing the boundaries of game design. With rebellion as a core pillar, the studio creates intense and meaningful experiences that challenge industry standards, both thematically and mechanically. Their work delves into unconventional narratives and mechanics as a vehicle to question norms and forge new, uncharted paths in video games.
