The tenth annual conference will be held online September 16-19

September 9, 2025 – Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo), now in its tenth year, will take place next week, running September 16-19. Organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Game Devs of Color, the four‑day event will feature live panels, developer interviews, and new game announcements. 

The full event schedule can be viewed here: https://gdoc.events/2025schedule 

GDoCExpo Direct

Game Devs of Color Expo will kick off on September 16 at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT with the GDoCExpo Direct, featuring more than 30 new game announcements from creators of color. The showcase will be broadcast live on the GDoCExpo YouTube channel. 

Watch Parties

In addition to the virtual program, in‑person watch parties are returning this year in New York City, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Portland, and more. Visit the Watch Party page here for more details.

Steam Sale

The Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale will also be live during the conference starting on September 16, with hundreds of demos and discounted games.

Grants

Thanks to the support of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (NYC MOME) and No More Robots, GDoCExpo will award three $7,000 no‑strings development grants to creators of color. The recipients of the grants will be awarded on September 19. Since 2019, GDoCExpo has awarded a total of $405,000 in grants to game creators of color.

 “We are proud to continue our partnership with the Game Devs of Color Expo this year, on its 10th anniversary! We will not only be presenting ‘Made in NY’ grants to up and coming game developers, but also supporting the expo’s viewing party – a gathering of NYC’s digital game community,” said Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Pat Swinney Kaufman. “These grants exemplify this administration’s continued work to uplift and expand NYC’s digital games industry, and make it accessible to all New Yorkers.”

Tickets

Tickets for the 2025 GDoCExpo are on sale now, with need‑based tickets available by applying through this form.

GDoCExpo is made possible thanks in part to its 2025 sponsors: Clever Endeavour Games, Fellow Traveller, Ghost Town Games, Isometricorp Games, Young Horses, NYC MOME, and more. Community support remains vital: donations via the Givebutter fundraiser help underwrite future programming.

Since its inception in 2016, GDoCExpo has built a reputation as a welcoming and inclusive space where developers can exchange knowledge, showcase their work, and find new opportunities in the industry. The event fosters genuine conversations and connections that extend beyond the expo, creating lasting relationships among attendees.

About Game Devs of Color Expo

Game Devs of Color Expo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games. Creators of color make great games but are often pushed to the margins. We fight to create a better games industry that is intersectional and equitable by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities.

Waddle, don’t run, as you fight for your survival alone or with friends in this frantic roguelite bullet heaven!

Las Vegas, NV, September 9, 2025 – After obliterating hordes of bipedal fish heads and drooling zombies on PC, PM Studios™ is thrilled to announce the adorable Extremely Powerful Capybaras™ is coming to consoles! The beloved bullet heaven capybara game launches on September 25, 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™, bringing all the chill chaos and content of the popular PC version – including the fan-favorite Cursed Gardens update – to console gamers everywhere.

“We’ve seen capybaras star in lo-fi playlists, hot springs videos, plush toys – they are one of the internet’s most beloved creatures even with daily meme accounts. Their chill energy resonates globally, and that’s exactly what inspired the game.” states Ami Blaire, CMO, PM Studios. “With Extremely Powerful Capybaras, the team took that unexpected charm and cranked it up into something wild, chaotic and unforgettable. It’s a survival game that is oddly wholesome and delivers a kind of joy only a capybara can bring.”

They’re here to chew grass and kick some…well, you know…and they’re fresh out of grass! Step into the paws of the world’s relaxed ( an unexpectedly powerful) animal in this over-the-top, high-speed roguelite bullet heaven where you are the storm. Whether you are vibing solo or with up to three friends in local or online co-op party mode, Extremely Powerful Capybaras lets you unleash capybara mayhem as you blast through relentless waves of bizarre enemies, collect absurdly powerful weapons, and stack ridiculous capybara evolutions to become an unstoppable force of fur and fury. No two runs are ever the same in this fast-paced frenzy where cute meets chaos.

Game Features:

• Capybaras, Assemble – Unleash the capy-power with a diverse range of capybara heroes, each boasting unique classes, weapons, and combat styles! Whether you’re a mighty Warrior or a melodious Bard, prepare to face hordes of enemies in style!
• Solo or Squad up – Are you a lone capy-warrior or a squad commander? Take on the adventure solo or team up with your capy-comrades through Online or Local Co-op for a fur-ocious fight!
• Stack It Your Way – Every run brings a fresh set of randomized skills and passives! Pick the perfect combo to complement your capy-build and make each run a unique and thrilling experience. Mix, match, and conquer!
• Capy-Coins and Custom Builds – Earn coins and visit the Upgrade Shop to exchange your well-earned coins for powerful ability upgrades. Enhance your gameplay, optimize your strategies, and unleash even greater capy-chaos!
• The Cursed Gardens – Launch day content includes all major updates from the PC sku, including new monsters, elite enemies and trap-ridden arenas.

Extremely Powerful Capybaras is developed by Lisbon-based Studio Bravarda and is coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ on September 25, 2025, with online play coming to Xbox shortly after launch!

About PM Studios
PM Studios is a game developer and publisher dedicated to championing indie innovation and delivering bold, unforgettable gaming experiences to players around the world. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Las Vegas, with international operations in Seoul, Korea, PM Studios brings deep expertise in development, distribution, and publishing — with a growing slate of acclaimed titles and popular franchises across console, PC, and mobile.

At PM Studios, creativity comes without compromise. We empower creators, connect communities, and invite players everywhere to unleash their wonder. Come play. www.pm-studios.com

About Studio Bravarda

Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Studio Bravarda is a dynamic game development company founded by a group of Brazilian partners. Focused on creating premium indie games infused with Brazilian culture and experiences, Studio Bravarda’s mission is to deliver unique narratives. Their debut game, “Sky Caravan,” received accolades in both Brazilian and international festivals.

The match-3 survival-horror comedy RPG Metroidvania arrives on Xbox Series X|S on September 17, and iOS on October 28

El Paso, TX – September 9, 2025 – Developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere), in partnership with publisher Frosty Pop, are excited to announce that Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3is coming to Xbox Series X|S on September 17 and iOS later this year on October 28. This follows the successful PC launch via Steam this summer.

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (CRDM3) is an unholy cocktail of genres: match-3, survival horror, choice-driven narrative, RPG, and just plain weird. As J.J. Hardwell, players investigate a decrepit mansion plagued by unusual dinosaur activity, only to discover they are trapped inside a video game.

CRDM3 Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/PFvRnvcxGSY 

As a sequel to a game series that doesn’t exist, complete with lore and a fictional development team, CRDM3 “commits to the bit” so hard it hurts. With razor-sharp game development satire, CRDM3 is a bizarre, side-splitting adventure about the way creations can take on a life of their own — and the bright futures the games industry fails to even try to explore.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, I Am Your Beast, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects. For more information on Strange Scaffold, visit strangescaffold.com.
 

About Frosty Pop

Frosty Pop has developed over 30 playful original video games for Netflix Games, Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. The studio was founded in 2014 by Faisal Sethi in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been fully remote and distributed since its inception. Visit Frosty Pop for more information.

Publisher and developer GIANTS Software proudly announces the arrival of a long-awaited milestone in Farming Simulator 25: the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Pack is now available. Celebrating a brand-new partnership with Daimler Truck AG, this pack delivers a fleet of iconic trucks and tools fans have dreamed of for years.

17 Machines & Implements Ready for the Field

The spotlight is on the Unimog of Mercedes-Benz, a celebrated all-rounder, and the MB-trac, a powerhouse of traction and durability. These are joined by top-tier trucks like the Actros L and Arocs, paired with the TECTRUM RS21 and RS26 roll-off tipper by Meiller, Alliance tires for the Heizomat truck, plus a robust range of tools from Fliegl, Sirch, and Stoll. Included in the Pack:

• Mercedes-Benz – Actros L + Meiller – TECTRUM RS21
• Mercedes-Benz – Arocs + Meiller – TECTRUM RS26
• Mercedes-Benz – Bumper
• Mercedes-Benz – MB-trac 700-900
• Mercedes-Benz – MB-trac 1000-1100
• Mercedes-Benz – MB-trac 1100-1500
• Mercedes-Benz – MB-trac 1300-1800 Turbo
• Mercedes-Benz – Unimog U 530-535

• Mercedes-Benz – Unimog U2400
• Fliegl Agrartechnik – Push-Off Container 6800
• Heizomat – Heizotruck V2
• Sirch – AgroBox
• Sirch – Halfpipe
• Sirch – UNI-Box
• Stoll – ROBUST 30 HDPM

“Virtual farmers have been dreaming about the Unimog and MB-trac for some time, and we’re thrilled to finally hand them these powerful stars to work the soil,” says Thomas Frey, Vice President of Business Development at GIANTS Software.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable and includes the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Pack, two other packs and the Highlands Fishing Expansion – fans save up to 25% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Farming Simulator
With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2025 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

This month also sees the arrival of the Shield of Troy campaign with a boatload of rewards, the Golden Tides event bringing new ships, and the return of the Azur Lane collaboration

September 9, 2025 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate, naval multiplayer game for console, World of Warships: Legends, is making waves with its September update. Across the month, Spain is set to be celebrated, with the introduction of new Spanish cruisers, alongside free rewards through a new in-game Calendar and card collection. The Shield of Troy campaign also begins, offering unique challenges that can be completed to earn Commonwealth Premium Tier VIII cruiser Hector. Finally, a Golden Tide event brings new ships, and the popular Chinese naval game Azur Lane returns for another collaboration.

World of Warships: Legends celebrates the arrival of Spain with new cruisers and rewards

World of Warships: Legends welcomes a new nation, as Spain sails onto the high seas with new cruisers available via the Tech Tree line. By completing the Tech Tree line and earning Spanish Cruiser crates, several Tier I – VIII ships can be unlocked, including Júpiter, Navarra, Almirante Cervera, Galicia, Baleares, Asturias, Cataluña, and Andalucía, with a Legendary Tier ship on the horizon. Crates can be earned by completing the Shield of Troy campaign or Armada Española Collection – a card collection that celebrates the Spanish Navy and can be completed by earning Armada Española Collection crates.

A brand-new Calendar docks into Legends known as Bound by Duty, which also offers the opportunity to earn Spanish Cruiser crates. Across three weeks, players can complete daily tasks to earn crates, Commander Progression Items, and Spanish Commander Pascual Cervera y Topete. This new Commander comes equipped with Enduring Spirit, ensuring a damage reduction on all incoming damage. Pascual also has two unique skills under the guise of Forewarned Command, which reduces the cruiser’s main battery reload time when detected, and Honorable Sacrifice, a legendary skill that increases the number of shells in the cruiser’s Ready Rack.

Shield of Troy campaign brings a premium cruiser to the high seas

September will see the Shield of Troy campaign set to begin in World of Warships: Legends, with eighty milestones for players to reach. By progressing through, players can earn a bounty of rewards, including credits, camouflages, boosters, experience, and the aforementioned Spanish Cruiser crates. Those who complete the campaign with Admiralty Backing active can also receive Commonwealth premium Tier VIII cruiser Hector, alongside Commonwealth Commander Harold B. Farncomb.

New ships arrive in the Golden Tides event and Azur Lane returns

Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa, a Golden Tides event arrives in World of Warships: Legends. Across the September update, players can earn new ships via the store and Sunduq crates, including German Legendary Tier destroyer Sharki, Soviet Tier VIII Premium battleship Mahtaga, Italian Tier VII Premium cruiser Mirage, U.S. Tier VI Premium battleship Kheper, and Japanese Tier IV Premium cruiser Desert Falcon. Alongside the ships, several new Commander guises can also be earned via Sunduq crates, such as Lucky Rami, Zarion Safir, and Khalzar the Sunblade.

Azur Lane returns with dozens of unique Commanders, ships, and skins from all six collaboration waves. The Azur Lane content and free mission are available from September 8 to October 6.

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About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit Legendary Commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels, and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 16 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.

© 2017 Manjuu Co.,Ltd. & YongShi Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Yostar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Content roadmap outlines future free updates, paid DLC down the track for one of the year’s best-reviewed games

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10, 2025) — Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, and developer Shiny Shoe are releasing today the first free post-launch content update for Monster Train 2, the acclaimed sequel hailed as one of this decade’s best deckbuilders. The Lost Arsenal update is arriving with the PC launch of Monster Train 2: Deluxe Edition, which offers the base game at a 10% discount along with a digital copy of Monster Train 2’s soundtrack and compendium. Monster Train 2’s Lost Arsenal update will soon be live on all platforms, and the Deluxe Edition will be available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/).

Lost Arsenal continues the pivotal fight of angelic and demonic forces to wrest Heaven’s control from the invading Titans’ corruption, but Monster Train 2’s battlefield is shifting. Mysterious rooms are appearing that didn’t exist before, and sacred relics are returning to their original guardians, the beloved playable warriors returning from the original Monster Train. Seers across every clan are raising the alarm as a new threat now looms on the horizon.

Lost Arsenal Features:

• Expand Your Deck: Draw new Room, Equipment, and Spell Clan cards, including clanless Room and Equipment cards. These clanless cards will add more versatility to runs, and new varieties can be found from Merchants.
• Balanced Chaos: Original Monster Train clan cards have been improved to better integrate with Monster Train 2’s gameplay, along with improved balancing across all clans.
• New Nintendo Switch Setting: On Nintendo Switch, players can now unlock the frame rate in Monster Train 2. This is primarily intended for players on the Nintendo Switch 2 system to take advantage of the console’s enhanced performance.
• Full details on Lost Arsenal can be found here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2742830/allnews/ 

Beyond the debut of Lost Arsenal, Shiny Shoe has charted the course for Monster Train 2 all the way into early 2026; the hellishly cool slate of additions on deck includes new bosses, artifacts, and a brand-new clan:

Monster Train 2 cleverly builds on the original’s innovative, vertical three-floor battle system for a new epic challenge. Wage war against devious enemy Factions by guiding five playable Clans, each with their own strategic advantages empowering alternative battle styles. Boasting an immense array of cards to create synergies and design unstoppable decks with, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense experience brimming with possibility, excitement, and deadly discovery.

Climb aboard the Monster Train 2 express by purchasing the game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830) and drawing future updates from Big Fan and Shiny Shoe on social media (https://linktr.ee/monstertrain2).

About Shiny Shoe

Shiny Shoe is an independent game developer based in San Francisco, California. They are best known for creating distinctive, genre-defining experiences, including the award-winning title Monster Train, its critically acclaimed sequel, Monster Train 2, and their innovative online co-op roguelike RPG, Inkbound. For more information, visit https://shinyshoe.com/.

About Big Fan Games

Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love.

Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways. Find us at https://www.bigfangames.com/. 

SHENZHEN, China – September 8, 2025 — Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, the fast-paced roguelite sidescroller from developer Ethereal Fish Studio and publisher Indie Herb Games, wipes the floor with alien scum on PC via Steam today.

Halt a relentless invasion of aliens overwhelming Earth as an unstoppable one-woman army. Pummel foes with eight dynamic weapons, each offering distinct playstyles and a playground of upgrades for satisfying buildcrafting. Throw precision punches with Lightning Fist, ignite explosive blasts with the Flamethrower, or counter lethal attacks with the Shadow Blade in hand.

Harness the destructive power of the Insectoid system and embed two additional elements to discover unexpected combinations. Unleash perfect dashes and trigger time travel with the Time Insectoid. Summon multiple clones with the Shadow Insectoid. Embrace bloodlust to continuously recover health with the Blood Insectoid. 

Craft powerful builds from endless combinations of equipment, weapons, and Insectoids. Bolt through various arcade-inspired landscapes, including Fallout Shelter, Frozen Wasteland, Space Station, and other post-apocalyptic maps. Defeat nine bosses in cinematic fights to unlock additional weapons and skins, and bring unfettered chaos into the next run.

“It has been a long journey for Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, and we appreciate the long-term support and feedback from our passionate community,” said Jensen Hu, Creative Director at Ethereal Fish Studio. “We’ve made numerous features possible to ensure the freedom for players to build around their preferred playstyle, and we look forward to bringing more thrilling updates in the future!”

Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is available now on PC via Steam. Language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and French. 

For more information on Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, wishlist the game on Steam, check out the game’s official website, join its Discord server, follow Star Fire and the developer’s X / Twitter account, and search #starfiregame on social media platforms.

About Indie Herb Games

Indie Herb Games is an independent game publisher based in Hong Kong, with team members in Shenzhen and across Europe. Their portfolio focuses on a curated selection of standout indie titles, with a strong emphasis on gameplay innovation and artistic vision, and empowering creative independence.  With collective experience working on AAA and indie projects, Indie Herb Games is currently preparing for the release of their flagship title, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle. 

About Ethereal Fish Studio

Ethereal Fish Studio is an indie studio consisting of six members, and founded by former Tencent and NExT Studios developer, Jensen Hu. Based in Shenzhen, China, the team left corporate development to embark on a bold journey, and build a game entirely on their own terms. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is their debut title, and is the result of the team’s shared inspirations and childhood memories from arcade halls, reimagined through a lens of modern design sensibilities. 

Rock Hill, SC – Sept. 8, 2025 – Axis Football 2026, the complete American Football game and franchise simulator from developer Axis Games and publisher Upside Down Bird, reaches the end zone on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation today for $19.99 USD.

Leading the next legendary American Football franchise from humble beginnings to Hall-of-Fame status takes more than just grit. Play, coach, and manage with fearlessness between the hashes, next-level playcalling from the sidelines, and flawless decision-making. Cultivate a culture of greatness at every level of the game from the owner’s suite. 

Build a new dynasty for the history books, and manage every element of the team’s journey in the industry’s best Franchise Mode. Choose the league’s style, size, conference divisions, funding, rosters, drafts, and more. Monitor scouting, salary caps, trades, injuries, and retirements for the chosen team to build the next generation while minding morale levels.

Draw thousands of fans into the seats with a crowd-pleasing 53-man roster, and reign supreme over the competition during the season. Master both on-the-field skills and off-the-field strategies — from split-second audibles to years-long roster rebuilding plans during the offseason. Customize the team’s look with new names, end zones, stadiums, uniforms, and logos that loyal fans will wear with pride!

Craft offensive and defensive packages for every situation with more than 1,000 plays and 75 formations, and draw up never-before-seen schemes with the new Play Editor. Sprint for the first down and add some oomph into every tackle and stiff-arm with the strength-enhancing boost meter. Experience enhanced realism on every down with new block-and-release routes, improved pass trajectory options, additional in-game visual cues, and much more. 

Listen to expert commentary and fluid play-by-play calling of every game with a newly redesigned announcing system, touting a library of content and a massive database of names to cover every move on the field.

“We’re proud to give this genre the attention we feel it deserves with the Axis series’ latest features and comprehensive Franchise mode,” said Danny Jugan, Founder and CEO at Axis Games. “We can’t wait for football fans to create new team dynasties on and off the field!”

Axis Football 2026 starts the kickoff game on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation for $19.99 USD today. 

Check out Axis Games on their official website, join fellow fans on Discord, and follow @AxisGamesDev and #axisfootball26 on social media. To learn more about Upside Down Bird, visit their official site and find them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Axis Games

Axis Games is a small South Carolina-based development studio with a passion for creating immersive, multi-faceted sports experiences. Their flagship series, Axis Football, has continued to thrive since its first iteration in 2015. Axis Football 2026 is its latest title, currently in development.

About Upside Down Bird

A small indie development team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Upside Down Bird is always looking to do things a bit different. Some of their projects include ECGC 2018 Indie Prize Winner Super Gravity Ball, and SIEGE 2018 Best in Show winner Mariachi Undead, speaking to the team’s diverse and outside-of-the-box development style. They’re currently developing 4v4 battler Shroom Siege and publishing sports sim Axis Football 2026.

LONDON — 9 Sept. 2025 — Bouncemasters, the hilarious free-to-play penguin-launching arcade game with more than 300 MM mobile downloads from developer JoyBits Ltd, introduces the brutal laws of physics to a penguin love story on PC via Steam on 29 Sept. 2025.

What’s an arctic penguin to do when he sees a lovely lady penguin on a faraway tropical island? The answer is – have a friend grab a baseball bat and launch him directly at her, of course! Help the love-struck Pengu reach his dream girl with his bear buddy’s help, timing swings perfectly to soar high into the sky and far away – even into outer space.

After launch, it’s all up to Pengu. Maintain momentum and continue the journey by bouncing on friendly wildlife, such as walruses relaxing on the ice. Dodge inflexible boulders, rivers of piranhas, and other hazards or face painful…agonizing…failure… before trying again! 

We’ve got bats for days. Each epic fail earns Pengu coins to purchase new, more stylish bats, including frying pans, clubs, or even…the Eiffel Tower? Sure, why not! Upgrade Pengu’s Power, Rebound, Max Speed, and Beat Force skills to better execute bouncing combos and get ever closer to his would-be lady love. 

Push the boundaries of physics, even after finding true love, with endless replayability and competition on the global leaderboards. Challenge friends and players from around the world and show off Pengu’s outrageous bat collection.

“Joke’s on everyone who said penguins are flightless,” said Mark Sergeyev, Publishing Manager, JoyBits. “That’s right, we’re bringing Pengu’s wacky quest for love to PC lovers around the world. Compete amongst friends to see who can launch Pengu the furthest again and again in this nostalgic and addictive arcade-style experience. No ads, no gacha, just pure ‘one-more-bounce’ fun!”

Bouncemasters launches on PC via Steam on 29 Sept. 2025, with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese language support. 

For more information, check out JoyBits on YouTube, X/Twitter, and TikTok, and join the official Discord.

About JoyBits

JoyBits is an independent studio behind the award-winning Doodle God puzzle franchise. With a portfolio spanning dozens of creative puzzle and arcade experiences, the Doodle series has become a beloved classic for more than 200 millions of players worldwide. Joybits are dedicated to reviving great ideas and sparking imaginations, the team is now bringing the 300 MM downloads mobile phenomenon Bouncemasters to PC as a free-to-play game.

For more information, visit the official website.