Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 2025 — Independent developer Jorge Rodriguez and Lunar Workshop announced that Eclipse Breaker, a fast, tactical action roguelite with a 90s-inspired vibe, will showcase their public demo during Steam Next Fest starting October 13. This refresh spotlights the game’s timing-driven combat and build experimentation across a curated slice of Story Mode, alongside the all-new Boss Rush mode, designed for quick 15-minute runs and “just one more try” moments.
At the heart of Eclipse Breaker is Ember, once the star of a long-forgotten JRPG. Twenty-five years later, she returns to find the game itself has changed. What was once a JRPG tale has morphed into a high-intensity roguelite; her companions linger as ghosts, the rules have shifted, and the Divine Realm no longer plays fair. Ember must carve her way through elemental gods and save a world that barely remembers her.
Every fight is a clutch moment waiting to happen. Enemies telegraph their moves, and it’s on you to read the tells, nail the timing, and decide if you’re going for a parry, a last-second dodge, or dropping a massive ability to turn the tide. Between runs, you’ll unlock companions, stack gear, and chase wild build combos that make every attempt feel different and every victory hard-earned.
What is new in this demo:
Expanded World and Story – Explore new elemental zones and face tougher enemies and bosses.
Fresh Allies and Abilities – Unlock additional companions, each bringing unique abilities to reshape your strategy.
More Progression Unlocks – Access more upgrades and gear to experiment with powerful build synergies.
Sharper combat – Faster rewards, refined balance, and clearer enemy telegraphs make every encounter more intense.
“Eclipse Breaker aims to feel like a lost classic you just discovered, with modern responsiveness and depth,” said creator Jorge Rodriguez. “This demo is the best entry point yet, and we are excited to see new players and creators jump in during Next Fest.”
Players can wishlist Eclipse Breaker on Steam now and download the updated demo when Steam Next Fest begins on October 13. The full game release is coming later this year.
About Lunar Workshop Games
Lunar Workshop Games is an independent development studio dedicated to crafting memorable game experiences, founded by Jorge Rodriguez, an experienced game developer known for contributing to major franchises like Call of Duty and hit indie titles such as Double Action Boogaloo and Digitanks. With expertise in both AAA and smaller projects, his work spans action titles, tactical strategy, and innovative gameplay experiences for audiences worldwide.
Lunar Workshop Games aims to create titles that spark players’ wonder and discovery by blending nostalgic visuals, dynamic storytelling, and modern game mechanics. Its latest title, Eclipse Breaker, is an action roguelike influenced by the classic JRPGs of the 90s.
LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 2, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new in-game update for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. Starting today, players can experience brand-new heroes and various events.
Two new Legendary heroes have been added to the roster of playable characters. The [Guardian of the Eight Serpents Sword] Kagura is a shaman with extraordinary spiritual abilities who wields the family heirloom, the Eight-Serpents’ Sword, and is known for her skills “Unleashed – Eight Serpents’ Sword” and “Unleashed – Snake Hunting.” Players will have a higher chance to acquire Kagura via the Kagura Rate Up Summon Event, and earn valuable rewards such as a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone and Rate Up Hero Summon Vouchers through the Kagura Power-Up Event.
[Hero] Amelia is a newly added attack hero that uses skills like “Entry Denied!” and “Save the Day!” She can be obtained from the hero summon or the Guild War Exchange Shop. Players can learn more details about the new heroes via the official forum.
Other content updates include the introduction of Area 20 “Earth Gate” and new costumes for Lina, Rudy, and Karma. Additionally, the Full Moon Summon event is running for a limited time, allowing players to add the Seven Knights of Old heroes to their wish list and have an increased chance to acquire them.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads,including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends.
More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube.
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.
Secure exclusive physical PS5 editions and sinister digital rewards before they vanish into the shadows
Spain – October 2, 2025. Indie publisher Firenut Games and the twisted minds at Digital Dream have launched the Kickstarter campaignforBaptiste, the highly anticipated psychological horror experience. Launching digitally in early 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch 2, the campaign offers backers a rare chance to claim exclusive digital rewards and the exclusive physical Standard and Collector’s Editions for PlayStation 5.
Set against the haunting backdrop of Jagged Shore Cliff, Baptiste follows Sara and her son Tom as they attempt to rebuild their shattered lives after a family tragedy. But instead of refuge, they awaken something that should have remained undisturbed.
Now, thanks to an outpouring of fan demand, the Baptiste Kickstarter campaign invites horror to join this chilling project and unlock exclusive digital and physical rewards.
Kickstarter Rewards:
Supporters can secure a range of exclusive digital rewards, including a digital art book, a digital original soundtrack, HD wallpaper set, and a name in the game credits. But for those who crave something more, the physical PlayStation 5 editions offer a spine-chilling haul:
Standard Edition
Full physical PS5 copy of Baptiste
Postcard from Rebeca
All digital rewards
Collector’s Edition
Physical PS5 copy
Copy of the Serenity Ville Journal
Postcard from Rebeca
Baptiste metal coin
USB-cassette with the original soundtrack
Full-colour Faustus Daninsky A3 poster
Collector’s Box with exclusive artwork
All digital rewards
The BaptisteKickstarter campaign is live now. Step out of the shadows, show your support and secure your piece of this horror masterpiece.
A Family Haunted by Shadows
Sara and her son, Tom, arrive at a remote mansion seeking a fresh start, but sanctuary quickly becomes a nightmare, testing their sanity and will to survive.
Explore decaying rooms, twisting corridors, and hidden chambers in a first-person experience where the mansion reacts to your actions. Shadows conceal dangers, and every object and document reveals the dark history and rituals that doomed the family.
Your sanity is fragile: linger in darkness too long, and the supernatural phenomena intensify. Use light, observation, and clever item use to survive. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden messages, and make choices that shape the story: confront the darkness, protect Tom, or risk everything.
At the heart of the mansion lies a glass cabinet holding Baptiste, an unsettling doll sealed with a single warning: “Never release this from its glass prison.” The fate of Sara and Tom, and your nerves, hang in the balance.
Key Features
Total immersion: Step into a first-person experience where every creak, whisper, and shadow pulls you deeper into the nightmare. The line between reality and terror blurs with each step you take.
Suffocating atmosphere: Explore Jagged Shore Cliff, a mansion where darkness is alive and sound is your only warning. Every shadow hides a threat, and the masterful soundtrack drags you further into despair.
Psychological torment: Play as Tom, a young man haunted by tragedy. His fragile mind will be tested by grief, fear, and the ever-looming presence of the sinister doll, Baptiste.
Macabre mysteries: Every room, floorboard, and crack holds secrets soaked in horror. Solve twisted puzzles, uncover the past, and reveal the story lurking behind every wall.
Disturbing aesthetic: Witness a world where beauty and terror are inseparable. The game’s visual design combines elegance and grotesque detail, creating scenes that are as mesmerising as they are horrifying. Surrounding narrative: Every note, whisper, and object contributes to a layered, terrifying story. Persistent exploration rewards players with chilling revelations and escalating dread.
Environmental storytelling: The mansion itself tells a story through its layout, objects, and ambient sounds, making players feel like every corner holds a new, personal nightmare.
Dynamic fear: Experience horror that reacts to your actions. The game shifts, adapts, and intensifies as you explore, ensuring no two encounters feel the same.
Baptiste is Waiting
The doors to Jagged Shore Cliff have been unlocked, but only for those brave enough to enter first. Back the campaign, claim your rewards, and help bring Baptiste into existence before the shadows claim it for themselves.
Wishlist Baptiste now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, and download the PC demo on Steam now.
About Firenut Games Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.
Latest Professional Controller is Fully Customizable, Built for Pure Speed and Ultimate Performance with Endurance TMR Thumbsticks
ATLANTA, GA – October 2, 2025–SCUF Gaming® (NASDAQ:CRSR), creator of the high-performance gaming controller category and part of the CORSAIR family of brands, today announced the SCUF Valor Pro Wireless Performance Controller for Xbox and PC, available now starting at $189.99. The SCUF Valor Pro Wireless continues to build on SCUF’s legacy of innovation and customization with key input from creators and international esports pros. Built for pure speed, the signature SCUF design is taken to the next level with key features built and refined for ultimate performance. PC and Xbox gamers will be armed with unmatched precision and control as they dominate the competition with this latest SCUF pro controller.
With an unprecedented level of speed and control, the SCUF Valor Pro Wireless gives Xbox and PC gamers a decisive competitive advantage, with every aspect of the controller refined and built to the highest SCUF standards. With four Customizable Paddles, an ultra-fast 1000 Hz Polling Rate (PC only), Adjustable Instant Triggers, Companion App, and more game-changing features including precise Endurance TMR Thumbsticks, the SCUF Valor Pro Wireless will improve any hardcore gamers performance.
“The SCUF Valor Pro Wireless takes more than fourteen years of SCUF knowledge and expertise in design to deliver the ultimate in speed, control and customization for Xbox and PC gamers,” said Aron Drayer, General Manager at SCUF Gaming. “Hardcore gamers can be confident in a pro controller that will deliver the highest possible performance for their favorite games.”
The SCUF Valor Pro Wireless will be available in steel gray, black, white and smoke colors with additional designs with SCUF’s partners and full customization.
Key features include:
Endurance TMR Thumbsticks: TMR thumbsticks feel just like standard thumbsticks but with increased durability. Designed to resist wear and tear while still providing precise and smooth control game after game.
Customizable Back Paddles: Four integrated paddles ergonomically placed so gamers can keep their thumbs on the sticks. Full hardware remapping across three profiles. Inner paddles are removable/blankable and all paddles can be turned off by remapping.
Tri-Mode Connectivity: Includes PC, Xbox, and Bluetooth modes. PC mode features a lightning fast 1000 Hz polling rate when wired. Xbox works both wired and wireless at Xbox’s specs, while Bluetooth functions with other compatible devices.
SCUF Ergonomic Legacy: More than fourteen years of ergonomic SCUF learnings and expertise applied to the familiar Xbox shape with a more compact design. Shape adjusted to place paddles naturally where fingers slot. Contoured bumpers that make transitioning between triggers and bumpers quicker and more efficient.
Dedicated Audio Controls: Never set the controller down as individual audio scroll wheels control headset volume and Game vs. Chat mix plus headset and mic mute.
Companion App: A dedicated app on Xbox and PC allows for button/profile remapping, thumbstick and trigger deadzone adjustment, thumbstick and trigger sensitivity adjustment, vibration adjustment and full recalibration. Coming soon.
Rechargeable Battery: Fast charging built in battery with up to 17 hours of life.
Pricing and Availability: Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, SCUF Valor Pro Wireless starts at $189.99 and is available today at select retailers, and from SCUF Gaming’s website: scufgaming.com.
SCUF Gaming®, innovator and creator of high-performance gaming controllers, provides superior accessories and customized gaming controllers for console and PC that are used by top professional gamers as well as casual gamers. Built to specification, SCUF controllers offer a number of functional and design features custom built to increase hand use and improve gameplay. SCUF controller features are covered by 139 granted patents and designs, and another 31 pending patent applications, focusing on four key areas of a controller: the back control functions and handles, the trigger control mechanisms, the thumbstick control area, and the side-mounted configurable SaxTM button placements. In December 2019, SCUF Gaming was acquired by CORSAIR®, and remains a separate brand within CORSAIR.
About CORSAIR
CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment, smart ambient lighting, and esports coaching services, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their very best.
Wordomi’s Lexicon Expanded Overhaul Arrives – The second major update gives Wordomi a clean overhaul!
London, UK, 2nd October 2025 – Entertaining puzzle fans the world over, Wordomi for Meta Quest is celebrating with its second major update, “Lexicon Expanded”. Available now, enjoy a revamped experience with new additions and enhancements to make Wordomi better than ever!
Wordomi lives and breathes words, in all shapes and sizes. For its latest update, Field of Vision has added a vast new array of words for players to solve, no matter which mode you prefer. Furthermore, clues to help solve these new diabolical word selections, as well as their definitions, have all been reworked from the ground up. Clearer clues and even more definitive definitions!
Your eyes and hands will also notice subtle improvements too. The hand tracking has been reworked to feel smoother and precise, whilst graphical enhancements to the text and the blocks make the whole experience sharper than ever before!
“Wordomi keeps growing just like the words you spell. This update is packed with fresh challenges, clearer clues, and a smoother feel,” said Arnaud Baernhoft, CEO, Field of Vision. It’s my way of keeping the experience fun and surprising for everyone who plays. Stay tuned for more to come!
New to WORDOMI Update #2
Wordy – The word library is now even bigger
Enhancements – Clues and definitions have been improved
Hand Tracking is now smoother
Graphics – Wordomi looks crisper and sharper than ever!
Subgrams Rebuilt – Entirely new database and nicer buttons!
Key WORDOMI Features
200+ Challenges
100+ Word Puzzles
Game Modes – Classic, Subgram, Theme, Zen & Word of the Day
Play Your Way – VR and MR modes available
Hand Tracking
Wordomi is available now on the Horizon Store for Meta Quest headsets priced at $9.99 USD / £7.99 GBP / €9.99 EUR.
About Wordomi Challenge your mind with Wordomi, an innovative puzzle game combining the essence of Wordle and crossword puzzles. Navigate through 100+ levels, each designed to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills in a mixed reality environment.
About Field Of Vision Field of Vision is an indie studio with an exciting catalogue of immersive VR games. Titles include Dungeon Maker, a mixed reality sandbox, the zen-like puzzler Wordomi, and the newly released Jacked Up.
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday in this narrative-heavy, spooky deckbuilding roguelike
THE SPIRIT LIFT, the retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel from prettysmart games, makes a dark deal to summon a new demo to Steam Next Fest, from Monday, Oct. 13 to Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Be kind. Rewind. And seek the truth lost behind…
Explore an ever-changing, 3D hotel as a group of ‘90s teens on the search for truth, gear, gold, and more cards. Customize a teenage trio and expand each deck to increase their chances of surviving the supernatural forces roaming the hotel halls. Who knows what lies above? Collect night vision goggles, firefighter axes, rollerblades, and more to adapt to the dangers on each floor.
Going up? Ride a mystical elevator to ascend through 13 floors of increasingly terrifying territories filled with eerie enemies and unpredictable events. Prepare to reach the penthouse on the top floor and attempt to defy the inevitability of death. Good thing death isn’t permanent here in the hotel! Squad up and try again, wielding a new set of cards, gear, and more to conjure alternative strategies and test the lessons you’ve learned.
Prettysmart games is an indie game developer who collectively prioritizes mental health and team happiness alongside their dedication to providing creative interactivity to players. They usher in newcomers into the gaming space and help them expand their skillset while priding themselves on an absolute lack of AI-driven development. From PC games to mobile apps and even a retro MUD, the team continues to share their passion for unique gaming experiences in multiple formats, and even provide lessons learned as Skillshare courses to help aspiring devs break into the industry armed with insights from industry professionals.
Escape hazards and dodge the hand-tagonist with a friend in zany co-op adventure
Yorkshire, UK (October 2, 2025) – Independent British developer Hugecalf Studios (Turbo Golf Racing) is delighted to announce that cursed co-op physics platformer Stuck Together is taking part in Steam Next Fest from October 13 – October 20.
Watch the latest Stuck Together trailer:
In Stuck Together, two childhood toys have been glued into one by a tyrannical teenager and you and a friend will need to engage in co-op climbing chaos on your quest to freedom. Avoid fire, navigate the dark, and dodge falling debris. The sadistic “hand-tagonist” always looms, too, ready to swat at the player characters and send them flying through the air, knocking back progress.
Together, you’ll control each of the toy’s four limbs with analogue sticks or a mouse and keyboard, aiming to coordinate so that you swing, grab and climb in time, without losing your grip. In the demo, which supports online and local co-op multiplayer, you’ll embark on the very first stage of this daring escape, making your way through an incredibly messy bedroom.
Designed to be difficult, Stuck Together is the ultimate test of skill, friendship, and patience. Can you escape this house of horrors?
Key Features of Stuck Together
House of Horrors: Progress through a house on full-scale, exploring five rooms (such as the Kitchen and the Bedroom) filled with hazards. Dodge decapitated dolls’ heads, mutilated toys, and unfair level design as you plot your daring escape from this cursed and twisted setting.
Will Your Friendship Survive? Teamwork makes the dream work, even for spliced-together toys. You and a friend will need to cooperate and coordinate your moves in order to overcome traps and dangers safely.
Feeling Nostalgic: Each level is packed with retro references, familiar to any 90’s kid, including VHS tapes and furniture with garish patterns for that throwback feel.
Stuck Together will be released on Windows PC via Steam in 2025. A demo is now available and will be part of Steam Next Fest October 2025.
About Hugecalf Studios
Hugecalf Studios was founded in 2016 when brothers Will and Jonny teamed up with their best friend Andy to create original physics gameplay. Since then, the team has grown and they’ve released When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019), Turbo Golf Racing (2024) and are working on their latest title Stuck Together (releasing 2025).
HOUSE OF GOLF VR IS COMING 30TH OCTOBER 2025 to Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S
Liverpool, UK – STARLIGHT GAMES, an innovative cross-platform video game developer, today announced the launch of HOUSE OF GOLF VR, a groundbreaking mixed reality and virtual reality mini-golf title that takes the sport to a “hole” new level.
HOUSE OF GOLF VR a revolutionary title that transforms any space into a personalised mini-golf adventure, blending physical and virtual worlds by allowing players to merge their real-world surroundings with imaginative digital elements, redefining how mini golf can be played.
Using cutting-edge passthrough mixed reality, everyday spaces such as living rooms, kitchens, garages, and even gardens and offices can be transformed into dynamic courses. Players can also immerse themselves in vibrant VR locations filled with interactive puzzles and competitive championships, while discovering mystery boxes that hide rare golf balls.
With hundreds of course pieces, hazards, and whimsical items, from mechanical cranes to hot air balloons, creators can design the ultimate mini-golf experience anywhere.
Every course can be recorded, photographed, and shared with the community, encouraging creativity and discovery…Where will you build?
“HOUSE OF GOLF VR is all about playful innovation,” said Gary Nichols, CEO at STARLIGHT GAMES. “We’ve created something truly special a game that gives players the tools to bring their imagination to life, whether that means turning their living room into a golf course or escaping into our beautiful VR world.”
HOUSE OF GOLF VR will be available on Meta Quest 2/3 and 3S from 30th October 2025.
About STARLIGHT GAMES STARLIGHT GAMES is a Liverpool-based games studio developing cross platform innovative titles, including the successful 2024 release of House of Golf 2, with additional projects currently in production. The studio specialises in cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 development and boasts an exceptional leadership team of industry veterans.
From the World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle, TwitchCon initiatives, and high-impact community events, Games For Love unites players and partners this October to deliver lasting impact for children.
[October 2, 2025] – Games For Love, a public charity dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children, today announced a full slate of October events designed to bring together communities, creators, and brands under one mission: Helping Kids for Life.
From transformative career summits to global fundraisers and competitive gaming tournaments, Games For Love’s October activations showcase how gaming can positively impact lives. Leading the way is the World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle, dedicated to supporting children facing mental-health challenges. 1 in 5 children struggle with mental-health issues, and hospital stays are often frightening and lonely. Games and therapy reduce anxiety, pain, and depression—helping kids heal through play. Every bundle purchase funds Distraction Therapy and Play Therapy sessions, lifesaving support, and education programs delivered by Games For Love worldwide.
Upcoming Activations:
AccessCon: LA – October 5: Hosted at the iconic US Bank Tower in partnership with J10/X6, and Silverstein Properties, AccessCon: LA is a transformative summit for upward mobility. This one-day event connects underserved communities with C-suite executives and industry leaders across gaming, tech, sports, music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Designed to break systemic barriers, AccessCon: LA fosters high-impact mentorship, networking, and career acceleration opportunities in downtown Los Angeles’ business district.
World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle – October 10–20: The World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle is a global digital fundraiser supporting children’s mental health programs. Featuring a curated collection of games generously donated by developers, the bundle harnesses the power of gaming to drive impact, with all proceeds supporting Games for Love’s initiatives. Hundreds of games. One $10 donation. 100% for charity.
TwitchCon – October 17–19: Games For Love is returning to San Diego with an exhibitor booth and a full weekend of activations. Attendees can participate in fundraising marathons, join mini-events, and more.
Sweeps Weeks – October 15–31: Games For Love is teaming up with Big Run Studios and Xtreme Events for Sweeps Weeks, a multi-week competitive gaming tournament designed to bring together players and viewers in support of fundraising efforts through exciting matchups and community engagement.
To stay up to date on these events and future activations, visit www.gamesforlove.org. Together with players, partners, and communities, Games For Love continues its mission of Helping Kids for Life.
About Games For Love Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to easing the suffering of children in hospitals through the power of play. Each year, the organization impacts over 3 million children, delivering more than 10 million hours of play therapy that reduce anxiety, provide comfort, and create moments of joy. Guided by the belief that play can heal, Games For Love partners with hospitals, healthcare providers, and the gaming community to bring hope and healing to kids worldwide.
London, UK – October 2, 2025. This Halloween season, terror takes on a new form. PRM Games, in collaboration with Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions, is proud to unveil The Run, a nerve-shredding Full-Motion horror-thriller written and directed by acclaimed film and game maker Paul Raschid (The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Gallery, Hello Stranger).
Set to launch on October 28th, 2025, The Run plunges players into a chilling interactive nightmare on iOS via the App Store and Android via the Google Play Store, before launching onto PC via Steam later in the year. Every choice and every decision will determine whether players survive the relentless hunt, making this Halloween an experience you won’t soon forget.
On a remote running trail amid the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Garda, Northern Italy, a famous fitness influencer’s morning run spirals into a fight for survival. Hunted by seemingly motiveless killers, players must make split-second decisions that will shape the story in real time. The fate of the protagonist rests in the player’s hands, where one wrong move could be fatal.
“I can’t wait for players to dive into The Run,” says Paul Raschid. “Building on what I’ve done with The Gallery and Hello Stranger, Full-Motion games are showing just how entertaining and engaging interactive cinema can be. We’ve packed The Run with suspense, surprises, and choices that truly matter. It’s a horror experience where you’re not just watching, you’re part of the story. I’m excited for fans to take the plunge and see how intense things can get!”
Watch the chilling announcement trailer for The Run here
Featuring a stellar cast led by Roxanne McKee (Game of Thrones, Strike Back) and George Blagden (Vikings, Versailles), the game also boasts memorable cameos from horror master Dario Argento and Italian screen legend Franco Nero. The narrative contains over three and a half hours of filmed content, multiple branching storylines, twenty unique deaths and five endings .
The Run is already captivating audiences on the film festival circuit, thrilling viewers at Raindance London, Motelx Lisbon, Dinard, and Imagine Amsterdam. Building on this momentum, the game will receive a two-month theatrical residency at London’s Genesis Cinema, complemented by a London Underground poster campaign that sets the stage for its chilling arrival.
Key Features:
Choice-driven gameplay with five unique endings to fully uncover the story.
Timed & Paused Choices for solo immersion or audience participation during group play.
20 unique, harrowing deaths if the wrong choices are made.
A sprawling Story Map, unlocking all possible outcomes as players progress.
Over 3½ hours of intense filmed content, blending cinematic storytelling with interactive gameplay.
5 endings that are distinctly different conclusions depending on the player’s prior choices.
The nightmare awaits, but the adventure is just beginning! Watch this space for more news on the launch of The Run, and get ready to test your wits, nerves, and decision-making skills when the horror comes calling.
ABOUT BENACUS ENTERTAINMENT
Founded by Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels, Benacus Entertainment is a fast-rising independent production company based in Atlanta, Georgia and Rome, Italy. The company creates bold, high-quality feature films, documentaries, and scripted and unscripted television, earning a reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget, and above expectations.
Upcoming projects include YOUR HOST, a critically acclaimed horror thriller directed by DW Medoff and starring Academy Award®️ nominee Jackie Earle Haley, as well as THE RUN, directed by Paul Raschid, an interactive “pick-your-own-storyline” feature that pushes the boundaries of the FMV genre and allows audiences to immerse themselves in cinematic storytelling, with choices that shape the outcome in real time.
Founded in 2018, RNF Productions is dedicated to the art of storytelling through feature films. Combining industry expertise with innovative technology, the company produces award-winning films that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a mission to push the boundaries of cinema, RNF Productions develops narratives that inspire, challenge, and entertain.
The company’s upcoming slate features YOUR HOST, a chilling horror thriller from director DW Medoff starring Academy Award® nominee Jackie Earle Haley, and THE RUN, an innovative interactive film from director Paul Raschid that reinvents the FMV genre. By placing audiences at the center of the story, THE RUN delivers a groundbreaking cinematic experience where every choice drives the outcome in real time. RNF Productions continues to expand its reputation as a bold voice in global independent cinema, championing stories that leave a lasting impact.
About Paul Raschid Paul Raschid (32) wrote and directed ‘The Run’ and is one of the world’s most prolific FMV game-makers. He has helmed 6 released titles to date (5 full and 1 demo). These are: The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Gallery, Hello Stranger and Deathtrap Dungeon – The Golden Room. They were released on Steam, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
Five Dates was nominated for the BAFTA Cymru Best Film award in 2023. Before focusing on FMV games, Paul was a linear feature filmmaker. His most
notable credit is as writer-director of sci-fi thriller ‘White Chamber’ for which Shauna Macdonald won Best Actress at BAFTA Scotland 2018. It was released on Netflix following selection for 10 film festivals worldwide including BIFFF Brussels, Edinburgh, BiFan S.Korea, FrightFest London, Sitges and Mumbai.
About PRM Games. The Run is PRM’s third title as publisher after Hello Stranger and The Gallery.
