Join the KILLER INN Closed Beta Test 2 – Sign Up Now on Steam

SYDNEY (Sept. 5, 2025) – SQUARE ENIX announced today the upcoming start of the second Closed Beta Test for its multiplayer murder mystery action game, KILLER INN. Players can sign up to participate in a Steam playtest, which will run from Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 8:00am AEST (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT ) until Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at 8:59am AEST (Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT). Players who participated in the first Closed Beta Test can automatically join CBT 2, and newly registered players will be notified of their ability to participate on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Following the first Closed Beta Test conducted in July, several updates, including a reassessment of certain game design elements, balance adjustments and the addition of new features, have been implemented to the game based on player feedback. During CBT 2, players will once again be invited to share their feedback to further update and refine the game.

Updates and further details regarding CBT 2 will be shared through official social media channels and the Steam News Hub. Additionally, visitors attending Tokyo Game Show can preview the CBT 2 version of the game at the SQUARE ENIX booth. Those who play KILLER INN at Tokyo Game Show will receive a CBT 2 invitation code allowing them to join the public test.

Closed beta test system requirements (minimum)

• OS*: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11
• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 or higher, Intel® Core™ i5-7500 or higher
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / 8GB or higher
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / 6GB or higher
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 75 GB free space
• Additional notes: *If using Windows 11, the operating requirements for Windows 11 must be met. SSD required. 1920 × 1080 @ 30 FPS

Closed beta test system requirements (recommended)

• OS*: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11
• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 or higher
• Intel® Core™ i7-9700K / Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or higher
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or higher
• NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2060 SUPER or higher
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 75 GB free space
• Additional notes: *If you use Windows 11, you must meet the operating requirements for Windows 11. SSD required. 1920 × 1080 @ 60 FPS

Official Website: https://www.square-enix.com/killer-inn/
Steam: https://sqex.to/KI_STM_OTH_WE

About KILLER INN

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

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

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 204 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

© SQUARE ENIX / Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.

Fight fellow fungi-inhabited insects in an updated demo with 2 new maps

CHARLOTTE – 4 September 2025 – Shroom Siege, the team-based arcade action platformer from developer Upside Down Bird, flings furious fungi in a surprise new demo on Xbox Series X|S during the Xbox demo event, and PC via Steam on Monday, 8 September 2025.

The new demo will offer two special event maps that were only seen during last year’s PAX West and Bumble Bash 5, alongside optimized rollback netcode for a smoother gameplay experience.

Fight as fungus-infected insectoid warriors in intense 4v4 battles. Sync up with teammates to deliver killing blows to opponents with a combination of tight controls and quick-thinking tactics. Emerge victorious in the fungus kingdom in three different ways, each requiring careful planning and a warrior’s reflexes. 

Rush to gather orbs as insect minions to tribute, securing a Shrine Victory. Go for blood as a warrior or the deadly Shogun and eradicate the enemy’s Shogun three times for a Shogun Victory — but take care not to get killed first! Patient players can push for the Poop Victory by controlling a dung beetle to move a poopy payload across the map. 

Battle in richly illustrated, single-stage maps, where all players have full visibility of the action at any given moment. Duke it out with friends via couch co-op or hop online to battle hardened bug warriors around the world with full crossplay support for Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players, bringing winged warriors and fungi fighters closer together. 

“Shroom Siege harkens back to the glory days of fast-paced arcade multiplayer games,” said Ben Hamrick, Developer at Upside Down Bird. “Fight it out among friends sitting on the same couch or make new rivals around the world and relive the spirit of competition and fun for gamers of any skill!”

Shroom Siege is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with the Xbox and PC demos launching on 8 September 2025. The demo will feature English text, with plans for additional language support. For more information and to stay up to date, visit Upside Down Bird’s official site and follow them on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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.

Classic Fighters Return in New AFK RPG Featuring Retro-Style Pixel Graphics, Strategic Gameplay, and Exciting Launch Events

LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, officially launches THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK on September 4 for Android and iOS devices worldwide. Players who join THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK now will receive up to 3,000 Summoning Tokens and Rubies (x210,000) simply by playing the game. In addition, one of eight popular Legendary-grade fighters will be guaranteed upon the player’s first summon.

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

At launch, players of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK can collect and train 114 fighters, including 36 Legendary fighters, as well as various Pets. The game features up to 12,600 stages, 10 different types of dungeons offering growth materials and in-game currency, 10 unique growth systems, and a range of competitive content for players to enjoy. The content will continue to expand further with the game’s live service. 

Netmarble has rolled out a variety of in-game events offering generous rewards to celebrate the launch of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, including: 

• Server Launch Celebration 7-Day Check-In: Grants valuable rewards, including Ruby. Players will receive a Legendary Fighter Summon Ticket on the 7th day of checking in.
• Kyo Kusanagi Pick-Up Event: Players will have a higher chance to obtain Kyo Kusanagi in his KOF ’99 style. 

In addition, players will have an increased chance to summon fighters with [Fury] Synergy until September 17 via the Pick-Up Summon event. Additional launch celebrations will be running that offer various opportunities to acquire pets and supporters. 

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website.

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

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

ⓒ SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ⓒ Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Neo Inc. 2024 All Rights Reserved. 

RoadCraft expands with new maps, vehicles and missions plus new advanced difficulty options

The Focus Entertainment Publisher Sale kicks off today on Steam, featuring massive discounts across the Focus catalog through September 15

PARIS – Sept. 4, 2025 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced that the first expansion for RoadCraft, the heavy-machinery simulation and sandbox game, launches today on PC and consoles! Kicking off a series of regular content updates, the “Rebuild Expansion” brings exciting new content with two new maps, five new vehicles, and a hundred new missions to complete, alongside free content for all players.

The Rebuild Expansion is available today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as a paid DLC for $14.99. It is also free for owners of RoadCraft – Rebuild Edition.

New regions to restore. New vehicles to face the challenges!

The Rebuild Expansionadds twonew Central European-style maps:

• Contamination: Bring life back to a region devastated by seismic activity, cleansing it of hazardous chemical waste
• Wash-Out: Relaunch a massive oil processing unit at the heart of a reclaimed wasteland

It also brings five new vehicles to further harness RoadCraft’s next-gen physics-driven sandbox. The Bridge Layer lets you deploy bridges on demand, forging new paths through impossible terrain. And new scout variants, from the rust-scarred Tuz 119 “Mutt” to the “Expedition” Armiger Thunder, offer new ways to tackle your toughest missions.

New Advanced Difficulty Options

Alongside the Rebuild Expansion, all players today will receive free content, such as the Wayfarer ST7050, a new Fuel Truck variant. The game also now includes a major feature eagerly awaited by its community: advanced difficulty options, including tougher fuel management, harsher convoy conditions, and stricter recovery rules, while adjusting costs and economy for a more demanding, realistic experience. Whether you’re after added challenge or full hard mode intensity, RoadCraft now lets you push your limits your way!

RoadCraft’s Rebuild Expansion brings new, devastated horizons to take on today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Focus Entertainment Publisher Sale – Enjoy massive discounts across the Focus catalog, September 4–15

PC players, get ready for a week of pure chaos! From September 4-15, explore incredible deals across Focus Entertainment’s catalog on Steam. From RoadCraft, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and the A Plague Tale series to Atomic Heart, SnowRunner, Chants of Sennaar and many more, discover iconic titles at exclusive publisher discounts: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Focus.

Launching on PC and consoles September 18, the classic Match-3 RPG returns with 4K artwork, all expansions and exclusive new content 

Calabasas, September 4 – Global videogame publisher 505 Games announced today that the beloved Match-3 RPG series, Puzzle Quest, is returning with brand new content and all previous adventures combined into the must-have Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition. 

Choose your character class, take on quests, battle enemies in match-3 gameplay, learn new spells and abilities and rebuild Etheria in the classic Puzzle Quest experience, now upgraded in the Immortal Edition with gameplay improvements, 4K artwork, an exclusive character class and 40+ new items to help players on their adventure. 

EXCLUSIVE TO PUZZLE QUEST IMMORTAL EDITION 

• 4K artwork (on supported platforms) 
• A brand-new character class 
• 40+ new items to help players on their adventure 
• 3 previously released expansions included adding new quests 

Wishlist today with Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition available on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on September 18. 

Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition will be available at a launch price of $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99 

For more information about Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition and to stay in the loop, head to following store page links: Steam, Epic, GOG, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.   

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About 505 Games 
505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com. 

Today’s Anniversary Update brings two new game modes, new maps for the Operations and Eternal War modes, plus new weapons, enemies and more!

PARIS – Sept. 4, 2025 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to announce the release of the massive Anniversary Update for their blockbuster third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This gameplay update is free forall PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players. Today’s Year 2 kick-off also marks the release of the game’s Season Pass II, promising new Chapter-inspired cosmetics. Check out the official Anniversary Update trailer for a preview of all that awaits!

A Battle Barge-Sized Shipment of Free Content

Space Marine 2 celebrates the one-year anniversary of its release with more free content than ever in a single update, covering every possible aspect of the game! Discover new game modes, as well as new missions, maps, enemies, and weapons, plus more quality-of-life improvements than there are Xenos in the universe. Check out the details below, and make sure to read our Anniversary Update patch notes for more information.

The Anniversary Update features:

• New “Vortex” Operation, featuring a fearsome new boss, the Mutalith Vortex Beast
• New PvP Arena – “Bridge” – set on Avarax
• New PvE Game Mode –“Stratagems” – introducing daily and weekly gameplay modifiers
• New “Helbrute Onslaught” Game Mode for PvP, with a playable Helbrute!
• Three New Weapons – the Pyreblaster, Pyrecannon and Power Axe – and several new weapon variants, like the Xenophase Blade, Combi Melta and double-edged Chainsword
• New Majoris Enemy: the Chaos Spawn, coming in three unique variants
• A set of six unique Chaos Champion skins, unlockable in Eternal War mode
• Tons of quality-of-life and customization improvements, like the ability to use Champion skins as multiple, individual cosmetics with any of the game’s playable classes

Sons of Rogal Dorn Rejoice! The Black Templars and Imperial Fists Get New DLCs

Today’s Anniversary Update also comes with the release of Space Marine 2’s second Season Pass and its first two DLCs: the Black Templars Champion Pack and Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack. The former includes a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and Power Sword skin, while the latter adds over 40 new cosmetics and heraldry markings celebrating seven of the Imperial Fists’ Successor Chapters.

Get Space Marine 2 at a Discount with New Editions and Best Deals to Date

Take advantage of the Focus Publisher Weekend to grab the game at up to 50% off on Steam, or choose the brand-new 2-Year Anniversary Edition to receive the base game and both its Season Passes. The Gold Edition has been renamed the 1-Year Anniversary Edition and its contents remain the same, granting the base game and Season Pass 1. Finally, players can now acquire the Ultramarines Champion Pack separately, granting a salient Champion skin for the Heavy class and a unique Heavy Bolter skin celebrating the Imperium’s Indomitus Crusade.

Heed the call of battle once again with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’sAnniversary Update, available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and receive a ton of new customization options with the Season Pass II. Join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback, and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform.

Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes speedrunning marathon streams live on Twitch

September 4, 2025 – Flame Fatales, Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes speedrunning showcase, kicks off Sunday, September 7, and runs through Sunday, September 14. The week-long online marathon will stream live on the GDQ Twitch channel and feature more than 50 speedruns from around the world.

Flame Fatales 2025 highlights include:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Any% Act 1 bonus game speedrun on PC by Asuka424
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Any% speedrun on GameCube by Midnaliin
• Rift of the NecroDancer Impossible Showcase on PC by Quacksilver
• And many more

Check out the full schedule here.

Flame Fatales 2025 is organized by GDQ’s all-women and femmes speedrunning community Frame Fatales and will be held in support of Malala Fund, a non-profit that works to secure free, safe, and quality education for girls around the world.

Since 2010, Games Done Quick has partnered with some of the world’s most impactful charities, including AbleGamers, Doctors Without Borders, Organization for Autism Research, and Prevent Cancer Foundation, uniting people globally through popular speedrunning events. To date, Games Done Quick events have raised more than $57.1 million for charity. 

For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com/site/framefatales.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons featuring high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for good causes. Over the past 15 years, GDQ has partnered with some of the world’s most impactful charities, including Doctors Without Borders and Prevent Cancer Foundation.

The chaotic co-op space adventure lands on consoles, with a limited-time free trial on Steam starting today

PARIS — Sept. 4, 2025 — After a successful launch on PC, Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games are thrilled to announce that Void Crew—the chaotic co-op space adventure where you explore, fight and scavenge loot across the galaxy with your crewmates—is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $23.99 after a 20% discount for players on Xbox or subscribed to PS Plus ($29.99 standard). Console porting has been handled by Piktiv AB, ensuring a smooth and optimized experience on next-gen platforms!

Enjoy full crossplay across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC

Since space knows no frontier, you can now enjoy full six-player crossplay across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Gather your crew…and may METEM Preserve You!

Embark on the most advanced spacecraft ever built, and journey into deep space on thrilling missions that you and your crew absolutely never trained for. Asteroid storms, solar flares, hostile aliens, and desperate human scavengers will push your crew to the limits…not to mention your buddies’ screw-ups. Work together to fill roles on the ship, from piloting to combat to repairs, adapting your strategies on the fly—or just wing it and hope for the best!

Focus Entertainment Publisher Sale: Play Void Crew for free on PC and enjoy massive discounts across the Focus catalog

PC players, get ready for a weekend of pure chaos! Rally your friends and jump into Void Crew for free on Steam from September 4–7.

You can also explore incredible deals across Focus Entertainment’s catalog from today until September 15! From Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and A Plague Tale series to Atomic Heart, SnowRunner, Chants of Sennaar and many more, discover iconic titles at exclusive publisher discounts: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Focus.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Feast of Shadows dungeon pack and free Update 47 base game patch are now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles, and included in ESO’s 2025 Content Pass. This release follows the launch on PC and Mac on August 18. Starting today, console players can brave two new four-player dungeons, Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh. See the video here:

The Feast of Shadows ties thematically to the Seasons of the Worm Cult saga—a continuation of the original story—with two new PvE dungeons, Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh, located deep in the island of Solstice. Both dungeons introduce new, unique stories, epic bosses, and in-game rewards, giving players a chance to face off against necromancers and shut down soul-stealing manufactories as things continue to lead up to the world-changing server-wide Writhing Wall Event, coming later this year.

The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack is included with the ESO Plus membership, 2025 Content Pass, and 2025 Premium Edition. More information can be found on the ESO official website.

Accompanying Feast of Shadows is Update 47, a free base-game patch, unlocking the highly requested Mount Swimming functionality. Now, players are able to remain on their trusty mounts while in the water. This base-game patch also brings Stackable Survey Reports, keeping surveys from taking over players’ inventories, along with quality-of-life updates such as the ability to replay quest dialog, compass improvements, and more. Additional details on Update 47 can be found here.

For the full patch notes for both Feast of Shadows and Update 47, visit our official forums. The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack and Update 47 are now live on PC/Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Scour the streets of Baghdad with the Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad

Sydney, Australia — September 4, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced the Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad, a free mobile experience that immerses players in 9th-century Baghdad during the Abbasid Empire. The new app is available for free through the App Store and the Google Play Store and can also be used on any device through a web browser. 

Using the recreation of Baghdad from Ubisoft’s video game Assassin’s Creed^® Mirage, the Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad allows users to explore this lost city, a former capital for political, scientific, cultural, and commercial advances, through two different modes: 

• First, Access Codex provides players with carefully selected encyclopaedic entries on the history, art, and culture of medieval Baghdad and the Abbasid Caliphate. Based on the Codex entries from History of Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, players can interact with this content through the Augmented Reality features of the app and benefit from additional historical information for each element
• Second, Explore Baghdad is a gamified, narrative-driven journey that takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Players are tasked to collect Codex entries through a series of minigames and 360° exploration.

Developed in partnership with Sugar Creative, one of the UK’s leading immersive technology companies, and with the support of the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, the team delivered an ambitious and accessible cultural experience that blends interactive storytelling with historical research. For example, real-life artifacts of the period can be found in the app. The Ruby Lustre Bowl from the Arab World Institute Museum in Paris can be examined up close and in detail in AR within the Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad, thanks to a series of high-quality 3D scans taken by the museum. 

Through the app, players can experience the ancient city of Baghdad not only as an interactive playground but also as a window into daily life during the Abbasid Empire.

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed

About Assassin’s Creed    

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed® series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.    

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^® and Tom Clancy’s The Division^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.   

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