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Compete on the Rails in Metro Rivals: New York, a Genre-Defying Simcade Game Coming in 2026

Wishlist Now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

CHATHAM, England  Oct. 15, 2025 –Dovetail Games today announced Metro Rivals: New York, an innovative and genre-defying subway simcade game currently in development. Set to release early 2026, the game is now available to wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

In Metro Rivals: New York, players step into a near-future New York City where the subway system has been carved into 10 fiercely contested districts. Each is controlled by one or more of the five Track Titans – larger-than-life celebrity drivers who dominate their territory with unrivalled skill, enormous social media influence, and unshakable reputations. These figures guard their turf with ferocity, and only the most talented newcomer has any chance of challenging their dominance.

Players begin their journey with nothing but a hand-me-down train and a determination to rise. To succeed, they must take on a variety of missions, earn cash fares, upgrade their train’s performance, build a loyal following, and win respect. This journey is about more than speed; it requires strategy, precision, and cool-headed execution.

With authentic simulation at its heart and adrenaline-fueled gameplay running through its veins, the game blends strategy and story-driven action in a way that demands both nuance and skill. From high-stakes rivalries to carefully planned upgrades, Metro Rivals: New York offers a fresh and thrilling take on the train sim genre.

In addition to its single-player campaign, the game features an intense PvP mode where up to four players can compete online or with friends. Here, drivers race to stop at designated platforms, but victory is not determined by speed alone. Players are scored on their ability to handle their train with precision and control under pressure, and only the competitor with the highest score leaves with the spoils and the bragging rights – and a place at the top of the asynchronous leaderboards.

For those seeking a more relaxed experience, Metro Rivals: New York also includes options for players to set their own paths, hop into their train, and enjoy the sights of the city (and their train!)

And for players’ trains to be the envy of everyone on the rails, customization plays a large role. Players can express themselves with extensive options to upgrade their train’s performance, apply unique skins and liveries in signature colors, and personalize their character’s appearance to stand out on the tracks. There will be in-game purchases, but these will be entirely cosmetic. No pay-to-win.

This release also signals Dovetail Games’ first foray into Unreal Engine 5 development, offering more deeply immersive experiences than ever before with tools such as Nanite, Lumen, and procedural generation designed to create a world that feels intensely alive. Working with Reactional Music, players’ sessions will pulse with the same rhythm that players will feel when shooting down the subway to beat a Track Titan.

Rob O’Farrell, co-CEO of Dovetail Games, said: “Metro Rivals: New York marks a bold new chapter in the Dovetail Games portfolio, offering a real sense of pick-up-and-play, thrill, speed, and excitement within the simcade genre. By merging our deep knowledge of trains with the expertise and talent of our development teams, and by harnessing Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen, Nanite, and procedural generation, we are confident this will deliver an incredibly immersive and exciting experience for players to enjoy in both single-player and our first-ever train multiplayer experience.

“We are also excited to announce we are working with the team at Reactional Music, introducing its procedural music engine into Metro Rivals: New York. Reactional real-time musical interactivity means music is fully native and cinematically integrated in the game, even when swapping tracks.”

Gemma Brown, co-CEO of Dovetail Games, summarizes the experience: “Metro Rivals: New York feels gritty, fast-paced, and full of energy. It keeps you on your toes and blends the attitude of New York with the thrill of a competitive simcade racing experience – think Crazy Taxi meets Need for Speed: Underground. Early feedback from our new on-site Playlab has been fantastic, and we can’t wait to get it into players’ hands next year.”

Metro Rivals: New York is being developed for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with release planned for early 2026. Players can wishlist the game now and sign up to the official mailing list via https://metrorivals.com/gb/NewYork to receive the latest updates.

About Dovetail Games  

RailSimulator.com Ltd was founded in 2009 and rebranded as Dovetail Games in 2013 before the studio was acquired by PulluP Entertainment in 2023. Today Dovetail Games develops and publishes exceptional rail, transport & digital tabletop video game simulations for leading PC and console platforms, as well as publishing content for other developers. For additional information, visit www.dovetailgames.com.

NBA 2K26 Season 2: Embark on a Journey to Greatness with All-New Rewards as the New NBA Season Tips Off

The start of the NBA season marks a new chance for players to elevate their game, explore a new Park location, and unlock stylish, spooky rewards alongside a brand-new soundtrack

Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K26 launches this Friday, October 17, bringing with it a new wave of rewards, content, and challenges across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W.

As the 2025–2026 NBA season tips off, the race for the Larry O’Brien Trophy is officially underway. Reflecting that same competitive spirit, Season 2 of NBA 2K26 challenges players to sharpen their skills, climb the ranks, and dominate the court all season long, following in the footsteps of NBA 2K26 cover stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, and Carmelo Anthony.

The latest updates and rewards include:

  • MyCAREER: In MyCAREER, players can step under the bright lights of an NBA arena and make their mark. This Season offers rewards including the level 18 Low Rider Car, Denver Nuggets Mascot ‘Rocky’ at level 19, Max +2 Badge Perk at level 30 and 35, Gilgeous-Alexander Backwards Jersey at level 37, and more. In celebration of NBA tip-off, players can also participate in the Wear & Earn event on Monday, October 20, earning a 2XREP bonus by wearing their favourite NBA jersey around The City.
  • The Park: The Park is moving to new heights this season, relocating from its grounded setting to the stunning City Heights, a dynamic rooftop court. Players can squad up with friends and rise above the competition in this elevated new venue designed for high-flying dunks.
  • MyTEAM: Season 2 expands MyTEAM with more NBA and WNBA cards to collect and compete with. This season features new rewards, including an 85 OVR Shaedon Sharpe evo card, an Amethyst Goran Dragić, a Diamond Joe Johnson, a Pink Diamond Courtney Vandersloot, and players who reach level 40 will attain a Pink Diamond Chris Bosh (Miami Heat). Players can also earn Game Changer cards, MTP, and a 90+ OVR premium pack as they climb through the Season Rewards track.
  • The W Online*: Following another thrilling WNBA season, The W Online continues to offer weekly and seasonal rewards for players to chase. Weekly rewards include spooky items like a Witches Hat and Halloween Sleeves, while new season rewards feature clothing bundles, VC, WNBA and MyTEAM Player Cards, and more.
  • Season 2 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass**: Level up your rewards with the Season 2 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass that features 40 additional levels of unlockable NBA 2K26 rewards, featuring both automatic and premium content. Celebrate the Halloween season with eerie new cosmetics and boost your progression with VC, Skill Boosts, and MyTEAM rewards. Automatic rewards include Court Vision Glowing Eyes, Mind Game Glow Mask, Diamond J.R. Smith, and the Season 2 Pro Pass Pack. Premium rewards include a Digital Charge Cape, Glow Tatted Body Mod, Platinum Grillz, and more.
  • Greatest Hits Soundtrack: Season 2 debuts the Greatest Hits soundtrack collection, celebrating iconic tracks from the NBA 2K franchise’s rich history. Handpicked by the 2K music team, this nostalgic yet high-energy playlist delivers the best sounds to ball to, blending legendary hits with the energy that gets players ready to take on the competition.

For full details on NBA 2K26 Season 2, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K26 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

NBA 2K26 is rated M. For more information on NBA 2K26, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k25/.

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*The W Online mode and related content are available on Gen 9 only.

**NBA 2K26 Pro Season Passes and Hall of Fame Passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Paid premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each Season. Availability restrictions apply. For more information on Season Pass, go to https://nba.2k.com/2k26/faq/

Play your cards right in NUTMEG!’s Matchday Experience demo, available now

Rewrite the annuals in four classic matches from football history

Sheffield, UK – 15 October 2025: It’s all kicking off! As revealed at IGN Fan Fest, retro card-based football management game NUTMEG! has launched its Matchday Experience demo, giving football fans a chance for a kickabout with some of their favourite English league teams.

Get stuck into four classic matches from across the 80s and 90s, with six scenarios to choose from. Relive the 1986 Milk Cup final and either remake Oxford’s 3-0 victory or snatch the glory away as a certain squad of royal Park Rangers. Take on the pressure of a play-off final with a 1998 battle between Charlton and Sunderland – and try not to take it to penalties. Become a giant killer and take down the might of Liverpool as Wimbledon, or the devils of Manchester as Grimsby. It’s all football, all the time.

The NUTMEG! Matchday Experience demo focuses exclusively on the card-based matches, where you’ll be tilting the scales in your favour with well-timed decisions in fast-paced, card-based matches. Further details on the game’s wider management systems, such as player transfers and stadium building, will be revealed on the road to launch in 2026.

About NUTMEG!
Deck-building goes in two-footed on football management! Become the gaffer of a classic football team and embark on a 20-year journey up and down the English football Divisions through the 1980s and 1990s.

A Game of Two Halves
Pick your line-up and formations, and challenge the opposition in a fast-paced card battler with three points on the line in every match.

Move the Goalpost
The only football game where getting cards is a good thing! Earn card packs by completing challenges. Combine cards to enhance your deck and bully the other team off the pitch.

Get Your Head in the Game
Route one? Tiki-taka? Counter-attacking? Refine skills and strategies in training to earn extra card packs and humble your opponents when Saturday comes.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Pick your club, manage player transfers, scout and develop youth talent, and scrap for every place across four Divisions.

Get Stuck In
Oversee the entire club from your desk. Control the finances, talk with the press, and hire and fire backroom staff.

Big Game Player
Immerse yourself in some of the most iconic eras of English football. Unlock new clubs each season and decide whether to be a journeyman manager or a one-club hero.

NUTMEG! will launch on PC in 2026. The free Matchday Experience 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 Sumo Sheffield
Founded in 2003, Sumo Sheffield was the first of Sumo Digital’s studios. Firmly established as the premium development partner of leading publishers, the studio is trusted to deliver high quality games associated with some of the most iconic and valued properties in the industry, or by generating innovative new IP. With a highly skilled body of over 300 developers the studio works across all platforms, on a selection of AAA games covering multiple genres including Sports, FPS, and platform adventure.

About Sumo Academy
Founded in 2020, the Sumo Academy is a talent development programme creating new pathways into the games industry in the form of the Level 7 Game Programming Apprenticeship. Rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, the Academy teaching team has over 100 combined years of game development experience, but they still can’t beat the apprentice’s high score on Zool.

BASED ON THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ANIME SERIES—ACTION-RPG “BLEACH: SOUL RESONANCE” TO LAUNCH GLOBALLY FROM CRUNCHYROLL AND A PLUS JAPAN

Bleach Soul Resonance is Set to Launch on Mobile This Year; Pre-registration Available Now

Los Angeles, CA (October, 15  2025) – Crunchyroll®, the brand fueling anime-fandom worldwide and A PLUS JAPAN are joining forces to publish the English release of BLEACH: Soul Resonance—worldwide ex Asia!*Wield the blade of your soul when this brand-new action-RPG, based on the beloved BLEACH anime series, launches later this year. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play. 

Prepare for BLEACH with Crunchyroll Manga—Web Version Launches Today!

October 9 marked the launch of Crunchyroll Manga—a new premium add on and ad-free experience featuring hundreds of fan-favorite titles, including BLEACH! Today, Crunchyroll Manga launches on the web. Both mark the perfect opportunity to experience the source material driving the action in BLEACH: Soul Resonance.

Official BLEACH: Soul Resonance Details 

Immerse yourself in a story-driven experience that stays true to the heartfelt tales of BLEACH. Step into the Soul Society, experience the passion and romance as you unleash Bankai with your fingertips, and fight with your Zanpakuto by your side. 

  • Immersive Storyline—A True-to-the-Heart Adaptation: Dive into an immersive story that places you right in the heart of BLEACH’s action-packed world! Every clash, strike, story, and iconic line is crafted with genuine passion and care—all to bring you face-to-face with the Soul Reapers.
  • Innovative Blade-Clashing Gameplay—Victory Decided in an Instant: Fight side-by-side with your Zanpakuto! Where your fingers move, the blade follows. Experience innovative blade-clashing gameplay for an unparalleled battle thrill! Each Zanpakuto comes with tailored feedback, making every slash feel realistic and putting you in the heart of the battle.
  • Seamless Character Switching—Synergistic Combos: Forge victory through bonds, dig into the skills, weave versatile lineups to bend the war to your will for relentless damage. Seamlessly switch between characters and unleash the combos. Experience the multi-dimensional improvement to combat! Where blades crown the field, march with your comrades and fight side by side!
  • Unite for the Cause of Protection — Assemble Iconic Characters: With an 80-draw guarantee, you’re bound to get your favorite characters. Now, with trusted allies and teammates by your side, let’s raise your blade in the sacred name of protection!

*A PLUS JAPAN INC. publishes Bleach Soul Resonance in most European countries and the Middle East. Crunchyroll Games publishes Bleach Soul Resonance  in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. Full Regional Break Down 

About A PLUS JAPAN INC.

A PLUS JAPAN INC. is a mobile game publisher with its headquarters in Tokyo and an office in Shanghai. The company’s mission is to bring fun and surprise to the world by combining its globally influential IP titles with its mobile game development ability to deliver compelling content to the world.

With its strong presence in publishing high-quality and innovative games, A PLUS JAPAN expects to expand beyond its publishing area with more upcoming titles and a new branch office in Singapore.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

ARK: ULTIMATE SURVIVOR EDITION EVOLVED AGAIN – NOW UPGRADED ON SWITCH 2 

Grove Street Games’ Released Patch Enables Smooth Play on Switch 2 – Enhanced Frame Rate, Resolution, Shadows, & Anti-aliasing Included

SEATTLE, WA – October 15, 2025 – Studio Wildcard and development partner Grove Street Games announced that coming today is a major patch for ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition, delivering full backward-compatibility and performance enhancements on Nintendo Switch 2. The patch enables smoother gameplay with improved frame rate and higher resolution, upgraded shadow quality and anti-aliasing quality, ensuring the definitive ARK experience on Nintendo’s new system. 

In ARK: The Ultimate Survivor Edition for Switch survivors can experience everything that ARK: Survival Evolved offers including the base game along with these huge Expansion Packs: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2. All updated and optimized with every improvement made since the launch of the base game, adding up to thousands of hours of gameplay!

Haven’t yet experienced ARK? Head to the Nintendo eShop now to pick up ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition where everything ARK on Switch is 60% off.  

About STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. For more info visit www.studiowildcard.com

About GROVE STREET GAMES
Located in Gainesville, FL, Grove Street Games has been an influential game developer since 2007. They have delighted fans of the world’s greatest games with bold interpretations on new platforms, and have delivered fresh and original games to millions of happy players. They have grown to be a leader in the industry because of their commitment to building incredible and accessible gaming experiences. Their games can be found worldwide across all major gaming devices, including consoles, PC, and mobile. www.grovestreetgames.com

Outbound Hits Over 1 Million Wishlists as Cozyvival Adventure Rolls Into Closed Beta

Square Glade Games invites backers to kick back, craft, and chase sunsets as development enters its final stretch.

Macclesfield, UK – 15 October 2025. Developer Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to announce that their upcoming “cozyvival” adventure, Outbound, has officially reached over 1 million wishlists on Steam, a huge milestone that highlights the growing excitement for this laid-back survival road trip.

Launching in the first half of 2026 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Outbound blends the joy of cozy living with the freedom of open-world exploration. Starting with a simple camper van in a near-future utopia, players can customise their rolling home, live sustainably off-grid, and explore breathtaking biomes, solo or with friends, at their own pace.

As the team cruises toward the final stretch of development, closed beta playtests have now begun for Kickstarter Beta Edition and Alpha backers, with more than 3,400 supporters invited to test both single-player and multiplayer modes. This testing phase is a crucial opportunity for the community to help fine-tune gameplay and shape Outbound’s final form.

“Hitting one million wishlists is a dream come true,” said Marc Volger, co-founder of Square Glade Games. “Our community has been incredible from day one, and now, with our backers helping us test the game hands-on, we’re one big step closer to creating the cozy road-trip experience everyone’s been waiting for.”

Fans can still wishlist Outbound on Steam, PS5 & Xbox now to follow the journey and get the latest updates on upcoming play opportunities.

In Outbound, freedom is the destination:

  • Build Your Dream Van – Expand, decorate, and personalise your camper to suit your vibe.
  • Harvest Nature’s Power – Harness solar, wind, and water energy to fuel your off-grid lifestyle.
  • Live Sustainably – Grow your own food, forage, and cook wholesome meals under open skies.
  • Explore Together – Set out solo or road-trip with up to four friends in seamless co-op.
  • Craft and Innovate – Research, refine, and create the tools to thrive wherever the road takes you.

With its blend of cozy creativity and survival adventure, Outbound is an open invitation to drop off the grid, take it slow, and rediscover the simple joy of the journey.

Outbound launches digitally on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in the first half of 2026. Outbound is available to Wishlist on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam now. 

About Silver Lining Interactive

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

About Square Glade Games 

Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their upcoming title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s top 25 most-wishlisted games following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development.

ASOBISM’S PARTY-BUILDING ROGUELIKE AUTO-BATTLER VIVID WORLD ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 5 RELEASE DATE ON STEAM

Build a team of ‘gem-ified’ characters and tackle procedurally generated dungeons solo or in co-op in this deceptively cute – and challenging – strategy game!

TOKYO Oct. 15, 2025 – Asobism is happy to announce that Vivid World, the brand-newparty-building roguelike auto-battler and sequel to 2021’s charming hit Vivid Knight, will launch on Steam on November 5, 2025. Combining cute visuals with deep tactical gameplay, Vivid World requires careful planning and strategic thinking to maximize your potential. Collect gem-ified allies in procedurally generated dungeons and customize your team synergies to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Underworld on your own or with a friend in co-op!

Welcome to Vivid World, a vibrant new party-building roguelike auto-battler where your heroes have been transformed into jewels! Experiment with hundreds of possible gem combinations – mixing multiples of the same gem or throwing different gems together to unlock a variety of awesome powers. Characters can even equip all-new orbs to offer even greater tactical choice and depth. Empower your party to take on the Underworld’s most dangerous dungeons, and strengthen your bonds with your heroes to unleash their hidden potential.

Key Features

  • Explore Challenging Dungeons: Dive deep into the procedurally generated dungeons of the Underworld with your party of heroes with a new and improved battle system.
  • Strate-GEMs: Build and customize your inventory for maximum synergy in tactical auto-battles, using gems, stickers and perfumes to enhance your party. Harness the strength of individual gems or combine them together to unleash their power!
  • Jeweled Characters: Your heroes are jewels – which means they can be bought and sold at the jewelry shop! Buy different jewels to use new characters, or buy many of the same jewels to strengthen a single character.
  • In-Depth Party-Building: Each character belongs to a specific category known as a symbol. When you upgrade a character or build a party with enough of the same symbol, the symbol will activate with new buffs! Plus utilize union skills when characters bond to unleash devastating abilities!
  • Strategize Together in Co-op: Team up with a friend in co-op multiplayer to devise strategies and conquer challenging dungeons together.
  • Experience a New Story in a Vivid World: Unravel the secrets of the Underworld in a fun and rewarding game featuring quirky characters and adorable pop-style visuals, making every battle shine like a jewel!

Check out Vivid World’s demo now before the game officially releases on November 5 and wishlist today! For the latest news and updates, follow Vivid World on Twitter/X and join Asobism’s Discord.

About Asobism

Founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Asobism Co., Ltd. is a Japanese game developer known for creating engaging and original gaming experiences. The company has produced popular mobile titles such as Castle & Dragon and Dragon Poker, and has since expanded into PC and console gaming with the Steam hit ShapeHero Factory and Vivid Knight.

Upcoming titles include Vivid World and Live Hard, Die Hard. Visit https://www.asobism.co.jp/en/ for more info.

Complete Challenges to Unlock Exclusive Rewards in Old School RuneScape’s ‘Grid Master’ Event, Playable In-Game Now

Face a fun, fresh, and engaging bingo-style mode with Grid Master

Wednesday 15, October, 2025, Cambridge, UK. Complete in-game challenges to plot your path to success and earn exclusive in-game rewards in ‘Grid Master’, a four-week single-player event for Old School RuneScape, available for all players to play now until November 12th.

Inspired by Old School RuneScape’s Clan-Bingo and Leagues events, start fresh on a brand-new Grid Master world to take on a series of challenges and plot a path to victory, working to complete a variety of tasks related to bossing, skilling, speed-running and more. Play your way by taking on the grid in any order and preferred playstyle, either as a casual, relaxing activity, or as a challenge to speedrun your way through to completion.

Earn boosted XP and Grid Points in the Grid Master game mode as you play before exchanging them for exclusive cosmetic rewards for use in Old School RuneScape to show off your success. Collect the Grid Tabard, a grid-inspired funky piece of FashionScape, equip the Login Screen Chapel Cosmetics, and wield the mighty Grid Swords & Emblem to let everyone know that you mastered the grid. 

Old School RuneScape Grid Master Features: 

  • A limited-time community game mode for members and non-members alike, Grid Master delivers a Leagues and Clan-Bingo-inspired game mode where players can experience boosted XP rates, relics, and rewards. 
  • Plot a path across a 7×7 Grid and head to victory at your own pace. Face a series of challenges including bossing, skilling, and mini tasks, ranging from player friendly, to expert-level hard. 
  • Exclusive rewards up for grabs, including an opportunity for the first three players who complete a grid to design a relic to be featured in the next Leagues, leaving their legendary mark on OSRS forever.

Old School RuneScape Grid Master is playable in-game from October 15th until November 12th. Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About Jagex
Jagex is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise.

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

Jagex is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

KOEI TECMO OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR THE ATELIER RYZA SECRET TRILOGY DELUXE PACK!

Prepare to dive into Ryza’s journey with brand-new costumes, character events, and more

Hertfordshire, 15th October 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust are pleased to announce that fans can now digitally pre-order Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack ahead of its release on 13th November 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam®.

Fans can now prepare for the definitive collection of Ryza’s summer adventures by pre-ordering the standard edition. Everyone who digitally pre-orders the game will receive Ryza’s “Thrilling” Photo Pose Set, comprised of three different photo poses for each of the titles included in the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, and the “Summer” Photo Frame as a bonus. Additionally, a DLC bonus costume set for Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream​ will be re-released, including one costume inspired by Ryza.

Players will be able to rediscover beloved characters in a whole new fashion by equipping playable characters with a selection of costumes from previously released DLC packs, as well as dazzling brand-new costumes inspired by party dresses and tuxedos. These costumes will be available for all titles in the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack.

The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack will introduce players to exclusive elements unique to each DX version, such as new playable characters like Kilo, Clifford, and Romy, as well as being able to discover never-before-seen events in the main stories. Among the new events, players will follow Empel and Lila as they are reunited with Ryza and explore a new map in Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, or join Kilo and experience intense battle training and restful tea parties in Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX.

Those who previously experienced the Secret series will also receive exclusive items to help them kickstart their adventure as save data bonuses.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 13th November 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam. Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX will include Japanese voices with English texts only. Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX will include Japanese voices with English and French texts.

ABOUT THE “SECRET” SERIES

The Atelier series is a JRPG franchise with the theme of alchemy developed by GUST. The series includes Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout (2019), Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (2020), and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (2023), and it is the first in the Atelier series to feature a same protagonist across multiple titles. The story follows an ordinary girl, Ryza, who discovers alchemy and embarks on a summer adventure with her friends, illustrating her growth through the experiences.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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Resident Evil Survival Unit Concludes Successful Showcase at Brazil Game Show 2025

Strong Reception from Local Gamers at South America’s Largest Gaming ExhibitionExpansion into South America and Acceleration of Global Strategy

Seoul, South Korea — October 14, 2025 — Aniplex Inc. (President: Atsuhiro Iwakami) announced the successful conclusion of its participation in Brazil Game Show 2025, South America’s largest gaming exhibition, where it showcased Resident Evil Survival Unit, a mobile strategy game co-developed with JOYCITY Corporation (CEO: Sung-Won Cho). Resident Evil Survival Unit is expected to be released later this year, already generating a lot of excitement among fans of the franchise.

Resident Evil Survival Unit attracted significant attention for its adaptation of Capcom’s globally acclaimed Resident Evil universe into a strategic mobile experience, drawing enthusiastic responses from local attendees at the booth.

Through its participation in Brazil Game Show, Resident Evil Survival Unit garnered strong interest from South American gamers, effectively showcasing the appeal of the IP and the game’s potential as a strategic experience. The event also confirmed the title’s growth prospects and competitiveness in global markets, including North America. Based on feedback from South American players, enhanced localization is planned for future updates.

About Aniplex Inc.

Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Known for its leadership in anime production and distribution, Aniplex also develops and publishes games, films, stage productions, and live events for audiences worldwide. Aniplex is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. https://www.aniplex.co.jp

About JOYCITY Corporation

JOYCITY Corporation is a leading game developer and publisher based in South Korea, specializing in online and mobile games. The company is known for global hits such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War and 3on3 Freestyle.

https://www.joycity.com

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