Forge your enchanted weapons and change the destiny of the entire kingdom! – Steam release on November 18th at $11.99!

Heir to a legendary blacksmith, you take the reins of an astral forge suspended above the conflict-ridden lands of Korendor. Manage your magic forge, fulfill contracts, and influence wars or alliances with your craftsmanship and alchemical spells. Master the resource market, upgrade your workshop, and become the most renowned legendary blacksmith in the kingdom!

Namur, Belgium, October 3, 2025: Clever Trickster is delighted to announce the release date of its second game, Magic Forge Tycoon, a casual fantasy management game. The game will be available in Early Access on Steam this November 18, 2025, for $11.99 with a launch discount of 20%! Version 1.0 is planned for €14.99.

After the vampiric satire of Blood Bar Tycoon, which transformed bloodlust into a biting metaphor for organic capitalism, Clever Trickster returns with a new strategic parody: this time, geopolitical conflicts are at the heart of the gameplay.

No stance is taken, but a subtle and absurd critique is served in a colorful and irreverent universe. True to its trademark, the studio delivers a cartoonish world on the surface, but one traversed by darker mechanics, without ever falling into ideology. The studio offers a strategic playground where humor serves as a mirror to power dynamics and where the player laughs… while wondering if they haven’t crossed a line without realizing it.

The release is planned for PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck. The game was also designed for optimal ergonomics on Steam Deck from the beginning of development. Currently, the game demo is already available on Steam.

Forge, enchant, and influence the realms!

In Magic Forge Tycoon, every hammer blow shapes history. Manage your astral forge, craft enchanted weapons, and decide the fate of warring kingdoms. Will you fuel conflicts or forge peace through your creations?

Master the economy, fulfill the demanding contracts of sovereigns, and inscribe your name among the greatest blacksmiths!

Master the art of forging

• Select the best weapon schematics, adjust every parameter, and apply perfect enchantments for unparalleled quality.
• Find the perfect balance between style and robustness to create exceptional weapons.
• Increase productivity to optimize your output and create masterpieces worthy of kings.

Develop and upgrade your workshop

• Purchase new technologies to accelerate production and refine your creations.
• Upgrade your forge to unlock advanced crafting techniques and increase your production capacity.
• Invest in research to discover new weapon designs and alchemical ingredients.
• Use exotic ingredients to create philtres and influence the kingdoms to whom you sell your weapons.

Control economy and trade

• Buy and sell materials on a dynamic market influenced by wars, alliances, and resource scarcity.
• Build up raw material stocks, anticipate price fluctuations and kingdom conflicts to get the best deals.
• Manage your resources wisely, as bad investments or shortages can cost you dearly!

Influence wars and politics

• Fulfill contracts for rival factions and observe how your weapons reshape the balance of power.
• Accumulate Favor Points to unlock better contracts, political advantages, and exclusive forge bonuses.
• Establish trading outposts in strategic regions to extend your influence.
• Increase your reputation with the kingdoms to gain exclusive advantages.

Become the greatest blacksmith in the kingdom!

Magic Forge Tycoon blends intuitive gameplay with deep management mechanics in a living, reactive world. Develop your forge, master trade, and discover how your creations shape the destiny of nations. Forge your legacy in fire and steel!

Ludovic Mahieu (CEO, Game Director)

Ludovic Mahieu, co-founder of Clever Trickster, enthusiastically commented: “Game Dev Tycoon has always held a special place in the hearts of our team members. It’s brilliantly accessible yet incredibly rich in depth. For my part, I’ve always been deeply inspired by Heroic Fantasy, especially by classics like Dungeons & Dragons and Naheulbeuk, which greatly influenced my art director and me. Combining these shared passions was the driving force behind Magic Forge Tycoon. I sincerely believe that passion is the cornerstone of creating extraordinary games!”

Why did you use AI in the game production pipeline? “The use of AI tools to help us develop the game faster was not unanimous within the team. Unfortunately, given the current economic situation, we had to finance the game from the studio’s own funds. AI allowed us to generate initial drafts that could then be reworked by the team, thus optimizing our time and development costs. My conviction as studio manager is that these tools are here to stay and that we must integrate them intelligently into our pipelines so as not to be left behind, while maintaining a strong artistic identity. The challenge is therefore to optimize without betraying our creative vision. Keeping a studio afloat financially is not easy and it’s a daily struggle.”

Virginie Maréchal (COO, Producer)

Virginie Maréchal, co-founder of the studio, adds: “At Clever Trickster, we like to create accessible games, light in appearance, but which always hide a deeper meaning. It’s not our role to be standard-bearers or to take a stand, but we find it important to address themes that echo our reality. We like the idea that games can serve as a mirror of the world, especially today.”

“Magic Forge Tycoon is a joyful, colorful, frankly funny and light game… and yet, we almost forget that we are managing an arms trade, with very real consequences for the warring kingdoms. Do we support peace? Perhaps. But at what cost on the ground? Who really benefits from our decisions?”

“This kind of discrepancy, between tone and substance, is something that greatly amuses us as a studio. And for this project, we also wanted to go further in how it was built: the entire team was involved very early on, both in design choices and narrative directions. It’s a deeply collective project, and that’s reflected in the game. We are proud of the result… and very happy to have achieved it together.”

About Clever Trickster Studio

Clever Trickster is a video game development studio founded in 2022 by game veterans passionate about strategy and management games. These genres have influenced the principles that guide the team: efficiency and innovation. The studio’s ethos values equality, collaboration, and autonomy, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. The team constantly strives to improve to offer enriching gaming experiences, while keeping fun at the heart of the work.

Closed Beta Test 1 Participants can Automatically Participate; Inquisitive Guests can Sign Up Now

SYDNEY (Oct. 6, 2025) – Today, daring Lambs and cunning Wolves can dive into the second Closed Beta Test for the thrilling murder mystery action game, KILLER INN. Developed by Tactic Studios and in collaboration with TBS GAMES, in KILLER INN, players will put their social deduction skills to the ultimate test as they engage in a life-or-death battle of deception and survive the night.

The second Closed Beta Test, conducted through Steam®, is available from now through to Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at 8:59 a.m. AEDT. Players who participated in the first Closed Beta Test held earlier this year can automatically participate, while new users can register via the game’s official Steam page.

Various updates and improvements have been implemented into the game based on feedback from the first Closed Beta Test, including addition of custom lobbies, adjustments to Safe Zones and various balance adjustments. Players are invited to continue to share their feedback via the KILLER INN social channels and Discord.

View the “Welcome to KILLER INN” video to learn more about the game mechanics below:

About KILLER INN

KILLER INN is a murder mystery action game, fought between the minority team of wolves and the majority team of lambs. Set in a mysterious old castle, 24 players engage in a life-or-death battle of deception. Wolves must disguise themselves amongst the lambs, taking them down one by one. The lambs collect clues (hair, fingerprints, clothing, etc.) left behind at the murder scenes to narrow down the wolves and eliminate them. Enjoy a battle between detectives and murderers as if you have wandered into the world of a mystery drama.

KILLER INN is a collaborative project between TBS GAMES, the game business brand of TBS Television, and Square Enix. Combining the entertainment field know-how of both companies, we will bring a new experience to customers inside and outside Japan with this brand-new IP.

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 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 91 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.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Leamington Spa, UK – October 3, 2025: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and independent Swedish developer BlueGooGames are pleased to announce that the cooking adventure game Space Chef is releasing on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 28, 2025. 

To mark the announcement, a new gameplay trailer has been released, highlighting the game’s diverse planets filled with bizarre alien creatures, strange flora, and the many ingredients players can discover.

In Space Chef, players can cook over 140 unique dishes using 100+ alien ingredients while exploring five exotic planets, encountering more than 180 strange creatures and plants, and crafting 100+ items to upgrade their character, ship, and kitchen. Players can also get a taste of the action before launch as the Space Chef demo is now playable on Steam. 

Wishlist the game here

Space Chef is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 28, 2025

About Space Chef

A three-course meal of an adventure: restaurant manager, light survival RPG, and life sim, all set in the zany universe of the Horseshoe Nebula. As the galaxy’s (soon to be) premiere chef, it’s up to you to seek out the finest ingredients from alien planets, cook delicious dishes, and serve them to customers in the comfort of your fully-customisable space trailer.

Explore Alien Worlds

There’s a whole universe of ingredients out there… if they don’t eat you first. Explore distant planets, derelict space stations, and your own basement for plants, critters, and other tasty morsels.

Along the way, you’ll come across space pirates, ancient ruins, and a suspiciously high number of recently abandoned restaurants. Keep an eye out for rare resources (and bits of random junk) that you can use to upgrade your gear, kitchen equipment, and spaceship.

Cook Up Cosmic Creations

Once your fridge is stocked with ingredients that have (mostly) stopped wriggling, it’s time to flip the sign and start serving!

Craft over 140 different dishes, from simple homestyle Beefle Skewers to the legendarily tricky Octoegg Surprise. Wow your customers with delicious food and speedy service, and you’ll earn the Astronomical Culinary Excellence Stars that mark your path to intergalactic culinary success.

As your reputation grows, the customers start coming to you! Keep it flexible by continuing your delivery service or open up a sit-in restaurant with a constant flow of patrons. You’re free to close the kitchen whenever adventure calls.

Set a Stellar Ambiance

Your space-trailer might not look too sharp from the outside, but she’s got it where it counts. Take complete control of your interior with freely placeable decorations and an in-depth coloring system to create the restaurant of your dreams. Add new floors, create themed zones, and fill it with the furniture and props you find on your travels!

Serve the Nebula

The citizens of the Horseshoe Nebula are more than just hungry bellies (most of them, anyway). Get to know Zoe the scrap dealer, faded Space Ace Jack Bronzon, the definitely-not-alien barman Zlurka, and many more characters on your journey to interstellar culinary stardom. Unique recipes, side quests, and even romance awaits if you can satisfy your loyal customers.

With your new-found friends, you’ll uncover the truth about your missing grandma and take on the might of Galactic Burger as they try to muscle in on your space-turf.

Space Chef features:

• Over 140 delectable dishes to create from 100+ alien ingredients
• 5 alien planets to explore, from the jungle-filled Lush to aquatic Bluegoonia
• 180+ creatures and plants to hunt, harvest, and run away from
• 100+ craftable items for your character, ship, and kitchen
• 150+ furnishings and decorations to personalize your restaurant
• Freedom to create your own menu, opening times, and service style – vegetarian and vegan included!
• A zany cast of characters, including romanceable NPCs with their own favorite recipes and questlines
• A thrilling story of adventure, betrayal, and mass-produced burgers

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, and Town to City alongside upcoming releases such as Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield and Lily’s World XD. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

About BlueGooGames

BlueGooGames was founded in 2019 by two childhood friends, Niclas and Tobias, and is based in Helsingborg, Sweden. They have been working on their first title, Space Chef, since then. The game raised $45,000 USD on Kickstarter in 2021 and signed with Kwalee in 2022.

There’s no clowning around in the demo for this retro-inspired beat ‘em up, available now.

[October 3, 2025] – You can’t spell slaughter without laughter. Hack, slash, and guffaw as you leave a trail of mayhem in your wake during Terrifier: The ARTcade Game’s Steam Next Fest demo, available today! Play as Art the Clown in this glorious and gory beat ‘em up sidescroller where carnage and chaos are your best friend.

In Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, you can go solo or team up with friends across a variety of stages. Each one is a movie set where a film about Art’s past horrors is being produced. The imitation isn’t flattering to our titular clown, as he’s hellbent on disrupting and dismembering everything in his path. From blunt objects to powerful finishing executions, get the creativity, and blood, flowing with your brutality.

Features to Die For:

• Gorgeous Pixel Art & Animation: The game captures the essence of the Terrifier films with bright, cartoonish pixel art and fluid animations that vividly depict the gruesome action.
  Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up with up to 4 players for a chaotic local co-op experience. Work together—or against each other—in various game modes, each offering its own unique challenges.
• Bloody Arsenal of Weapons: From chainsaws to cleavers, pick up a variety of weapons to turn your enemies into a bloody pulp. Power-ups scattered throughout the stages give you an extra edge in combat.
• Diverse Stages & Boss Battles: Travel through multiple stages, each with different paths to explore and enemies to defeat. At the end of each stage, prepare for intense boss battles that will test your skills.
• Chiptune Soundtrack: Relive the golden age of gaming with a glorious chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic and adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
• Over-the-Top Attacks & Finishers: Enjoy hilarious and gory attacks that make every fight as entertaining as it is brutal. The finishing moves are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression!
  Multiple Game Modes: Dive into six game modes, offering quick beat ’em up sessions or extended challenges, each with unique twists and obstacles to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

Try the demo now during Steam Next Fest and add Terrifier: The ARTcade Game to your wishlist on Steam and PlayStation 5. You can also pre-order the gore-geous physical standard and collector’s editions at select retailers for a limited time.

About Selecta Play 
Selecta Play is Selecta Visión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About Relevo 
We have been developing video games for various platforms since 2009, be it consoles, PC, mobile, arcades, or even vintage microcomputers. We commit to creating well-designed video games that offer fresh and creative gameplay, lots of depth, great characters, high replay value, and loads of fun retro gaming influences.

October 3rd, 2025 – Gamers’ charity SpecialEffect are inviting gamers to buy and play selected mobile games from some of the biggest names from the industry on Friday 3 October as part of their annual One Special Day fundraising campaign. Titles include Subway Surfers, Hay Day, Golf Clash, 8 Ball Pool and Angry Birds 2. 

Gamers can raise vital funds for the charity by purchasing and playing games from One Special Day industry partners including Supercell, Rovio, SYBO, First Touch Games, Playdemic, Miniclip, Outplay, MAG Interactive, Exient, New Star Games, Fingersoft and Supersolid. 

 A list of games in the mobile promotion can be found here: https://onespecialday.org.uk/mobile/

In addition, games industry partners such as Electronic Arts are supporting the charity’s inaugural One Special Walk, a 16-mile fundraising walk in London that stretches from the Olympic Park to Wembley Stadium. Over 350 walkers have signed up for the event, which takes place alongside One Special Day on Friday 3 October and features a number of en-route activations from the gaming industry. The walk is on course to raise £100,000.

The support of the all the One Special Day partners – and their communities – will help the thousands of disabled people every year who ask for the charity’s assistance. SpecialEffect’s teams of therapists and technical specialists provide assessments and customised technology loans to help bring joy into the lives of people with disabilities. In turn, the charity pass on what they learn to help hardware and software developers make their products and games easier to use for as many people as possible all over the world.

Dr Mick Donegan, Founder and CEO of SpecialEffect, said: ‘We are seeing an ever-increasing demand for our services, all of which are provided without charge. The support the event receives from the games industry is absolutely vital in making sure we can continue to reach every disabled person that needs our help. Without One Special Day we simply couldn’t bring a better quality of life to so many people across the world, and we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the event – industry, gamers and donors.’

This year’s One Special Day this year has already featured an extensive Steam Sale with over 90 titles and a current charity bundle from Green Man Gaming that runs until 15 October. A range of other supporting activities and studio events will also be taking place, with the charity hoping to raise in excess of £500K through this ninth edition of their flagship campaign.

Find out more about One Special Day at: http://www.onespecialday.org.uk 

About SpecialEffect
SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity helping to improve the lives of disabled people across the globe through the innovative use of technology. At the core of this mission is providing greater inclusion through the opportunity to play video games to the best of their abilities.

KYOTO, JAPAN — October 1, 2025 — I Mother, a prehistoric action-adventure told without spoken or written language, created by solo development studio Hell Yeah! and published by indie.io, launches on PC via Steam on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

In a time before words, players will step into the role of a Neanderthal woman, alone and far from her tribe. Her story unfolds as players navigate a prehistoric world in search of a way home, guided by symbols drawn from archaeological discoveries— believed to be among the first expressions of human communication.

The use of these symbols is inspired by the work of paleoanthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger, whose TED Talk on the origins of symbolic communication highlights humanity’s earliest attempts to record and share meaning. In I Mother, solo developer Adam Buczek transforms these symbols into the foundation of interaction, gradually building significance through association and interpretation.

“After stumbling upon Genevieve’s research, I realised I wasn’t just making a game about a Neanderthal woman,” said Adam Buczek, solo-developer at HellYeah!. “I had, in my hands, the raw materials of a symbolic language that could become her way of speaking to the player—not through dialogue or subtitles, but through shared experience and association. The whole point was to let go and respect the player’s intelligence, letting symbols mean what they mean, not what I say they do.”

This vision shapes the heart of I Mother: an artistic journey of experience and discovery. Players explore the world alongside the Neanderthal woman, learning as she does—with no map, no language, and no certainty. Meaning emerges through careful observation: her sounds and gestures reveal emotions, while the symbols offer guidance and purpose. The game’s unique navigation mimics real mind-mapping techniques, with memory and perception replacing traditional maps to guide the way forward.

Every moment becomes part of the lived experience. Drinking from puddles, hiding from predators, or fleeing into the unknown are not systems to master but moments to inhabit, shaped only by instinct and perception.

Even dreams carry the journey forward. At times, they unfold as shadowed visions that share fragments of knowledge; at others, they become playable trials that echo the day’s events. These moments expand the symbolic journey, deepening the player’s role as interpreter.

The atmosphere is further enriched by a dark ambient soundtrack from Paleowolf, blending tribal drums, ancient instruments, and ritualistic vocals to evoke the raw emotional power of early human existence, capturing the primal rhythms and silent intensity of a time before words.

I Mother navigates a world with primal senses on PC via Steam on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, for $14.99 USD with a 20% launch discount.

For more information, withlist I Mother on Steam, follow developer HellYeah! on X/Twitter and Instagram, and stay up-to-date with their official website.

About Hell Yeah!

Hell Yeah! is the label of Adam Buczek, a solo developer and game designer working out of Kyoto, Japan. After stints as European Creative Lead at Xbox and running Skeleton Crew Studio, Adam decided to go fully indie and make the kind of games only one slightly unhinged human would. His work has already picked up awards along the way—Voyna snagged Gold for Best Strategy at the NYX Awards, and I Mother took home Gold at the INDIGO Design Awards.

About indie.io

indie.io is a publishing team composed of passionate gamers, developers, and media specialists dedicated to accelerating the reception and consumption of indie games. They represent a handful of titles that span across many genres, made by talented creators from across the globe. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, they offer tools, technical prowess, and strategic vision to elevate games to eyes all around the globe.

Unlocking 1982: PAC-MAN Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious arrive on cartridge for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+

Sydney, Australia – 3rd October 2025: PLAION REPLAI, a leading global publisher and developer of retro video games and consoles, announced the release of three officially licensed arcade classics – PAC-MAN Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious, with each arriving on 21st November 2025 for Atari’s 2600+ and 7800+ consoles.  Each title will also be fully compatible with the original Atari 7800 system.

This line-up celebrates a pivotal moment in gaming history, with PLAION inviting players to ‘Unlock 1982’ – the year that defined the golden age of the arcade.  1982 was the year PAC-MAN chomped onto the Atari 2600 and both Dig Dug and Xevious burst onto the scene in Japan.  These new releases bring that legacy back to life in authentic cartridge form, allowing fans to relive the era when the arcade ruled the world.

THE GAMES

PAC-MAN Double Feature – Two Games. One Legend.
The world’s most famous maze-chaser returns in a special double feature: the classic Atari 2600 release alongside the upgraded Atari 7800 edition. Outsmart Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde in two definitive versions of PAC-MAN.

Dig Dug – Dig Deep. Pump Fast!
Grab your pump and tunnel underground in Namco’s quirky action-puzzler.  Trap enemies, inflate them until they pop, or crush them with rocks in a unique blend of strategy and arcade action.

Xevious – Blast the Sky. Bomb the Earth.
Pilot the Solvalou fighter in one of the most influential vertical shooters ever made.  Master dual attacks – lasers for airborne enemies, bombs for ground targets, and uncover hidden secrets as you battle for humanity’s survival.

“These games aren’t just nostalgic releases, they’re cultural touchstones,” said Ben Jones, Commercial Director of PLAION REPLAI.  “…we’re celebrating 1982 as the year that defined the golden age of arcades. We want fans old and new to unlock that moment in time and experience it all over again on Atari consoles.”

KEY FEATURES

• Officially licensed Bandai Namco releases
• Authentic physical cartridges with collector appeal
• Compatible with Atari 2600+, 7800+, and original Atari 7800 systems
• Classic 80s arcade visuals, gameplay, and high-score challenges
• Release date: 21st November 2025

Each title will be available individually at major retailers, priced at $44.95.

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Founded nearly 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 newly formed retro label, PLAION REPLAI, has established a strong foothold in the retro gaming domain, highlighting the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Unravel a Mystery Across Time and Through Worlds, Taming Monsters to Save Reality from Collapsing in the Biggest RPG Yet Based on the Beloved Digimon Franchise

Globally beloved Digimon franchise gets its grandest video game adventure yet, sending players on a quest to explore the human world and digital world. The visually stunning RPG has 450+ Digimon to discover, tame and forge bonds with. Take on the role of an agent of ADAMAS to uncover the origins of the phenomenon that is threatening the existence of both worlds.

DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER, the most fully realised Digimon RPG yet, is now available on consoles and PC. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, and developed by Media.Vision Inc., the game sends players on a journey to explore two distinct worlds, traversing between the human world and the digital world: Iliad, to tame and forge bonds with creatures called Digimon. Being the first Digimon Story series in more than 10 years, DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is a bold expansion of the franchise as a deep and engaging RPG, promising a memorable experience for both newcomers and long-time fans. The game is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more details, visit the official website: DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER | Official Website (EN)

DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is designed to be the perfect entry point to the series for RPG enthusiasts. With both the human and the digital world: Iliad on the precipice of ruin, players must tame Digimon and work together with them, forging bonds and evolving their partners’ abilities to save both worlds. To do so, they journey between the two worlds, even across time, through an intricate and unforgettable game that promises to reveal never-before-seen elements of the world of Digimon.

At the core of the Digimon experience, and as an essential element of this deep RPG, players can tame and recruit the hundreds of Digimon they discover along their journey, training them and tapping into each of their unique abilities to fight. Customization and developing strong bonds with Digimon are unique elements of the game, as the key to success in strategic, turn-based combat that pits players against a variety of foes including the Digimon they must capture and massive bosses that stand in their way. With an intriguing story and setting, memorable characters including 450+ Digimon with unique abilities to discover, updated battle systems and more, DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is the next evolution for the beloved series and a must-play game for fans of RPGs. 

For more information on Digimon Story Time Stranger and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please visit http://www.bandainamcoent.eu/. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DigimonGaming/ or join the conversation on X at https://x.com/digimon_games.  

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.    

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.  

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.  

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.  

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu   

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 2, 2025 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its brand-new AFK RPG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. This update introduces a new Fighter, special seasonal check-in event and additional content updates.

Starting today, players can experience Mai Shiranui as a playable fighter. Mai is a Kunoichi, also known as a female ninja, and the successor of the Shiranui style of ninja arts who uses large fans as weapons. Players can take part in Mai Shiranui Pick-Up Event until October 15 to receive a greater chance to acquire Mai. Additionally, the [Fury] Synergy Pick-Up Summon Event is running during the same period, offering an increased opportunity to summon fighters with the [Fury] Synergy. 

Additional in-game events are available for players to experience, including the “Blessings of the Full Moon” Event (October 2 – October 15) that offers up to 500,000 Rubies. Players can earn special Secret Acorn Box by logging in, which can be unlocked by answering quiz questions posted on the official forum and social channels where the rewards will be revealed. The Happy Picnic Event is now live until October 8 that provides players with an opportunity to receive a Legendary Pet “Terius.” 

The new update also features the introduction of “Club Battle” system and a new Console Skill system that allows players to activate their exclusive skills during the combat and unleash fancy AoE skills. The maximum levels of the Main Stages, Gold Rush Dungeon, Paradox Research Lab Dungeon, Influence, and other content have also been expanded. Players can now challenge up to Stage 18,000, unlocking even more rewards and progression. 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. The excitement intensifies with 5v5 team battles, and players can strategically create their decks by combining up to 15 different Fighters and formations.

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube channels. 

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time. 

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.

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