Play as The Joker & Harley Quinn in New Mayhem Collection DLC – Releasing Same Day on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC

Sydney, Australia – June 4th, 2026 – Warner Bros. Games have announced the critically acclaimed LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch™2 on Sept. 18, 2026. Pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition ($109.95) and Deluxe Edition ($139.95).

Additionally, the upcoming Mayhem Collection downloadable content (DLC), featuring the new Mayhem Mode with The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, will release on the same day, Sept. 18,for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Game Store) Deluxe Edition owners.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition owners will receive the following content at launch on Sept. 18:

• Free LEGO Retro Video Game Batman™ Minifigure (*available with physical edition only & while supplies last)
• Access to the Legacy Collection DLC, incl. new suits, vehicles, and Batcave items inspired by the Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman Beyond television series, and a party music themed pack
• Access to the Mayhem Collection DLC, with the new Mayhem Mode with The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, a new story mission, and the Sinister Pack, consisting of seven (7) new suits (one [1] for each of the main game playable characters), five (5) new Batcave items, and a new Batmobile to traverse the open world

All Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders (Standard & Deluxe Editions) will receive The Dark Knight Returns in-game Batsuit, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series, available at launch. Please visit the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo eShop page for more information.

View the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announcement

The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition ($109.95) and Deluxe Edition ($139.95) on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Game Store) are available now. Current Standard Edition owners on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Game Store) can purchase the Deluxe Edition upgrade ($39.95) to receive the Legacy Collection DLC now and the Mayhem Collection DLC on Sept. 18.

Developed by TT Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an all-new open-world action-adventure videogame that invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, from origin to legend, with an original story inspired by decades of Batman films, television shows, comic books, and games, combined with countless DC references and fun-filled LEGO humour.

Players can unlock the in-game Golden Age Batsuit, a classic outfit based on the Caped Crusader’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939), accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account and those who already have an account, as well as the the in-game Dark Knights of Steel Batsuit (inspired by DC’s Dark Knights of Steel comic) and in-game Black Lantern Batsuit (inspired by HBO’s Lanterns) by linking a Warner Bros. Games account with an active HBO Max account.

Four new LEGO DC Batman sets are available (*subject to availability), each including in-game digital content redeemable now in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame, and the LEGO® DC Batman™: The Batman™ Batmobile™, LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman v Superman™ Batmobile™, and LEGO® DC Batman: Batman & Robin™ Batmobile™ sets include an in-game playable version of each respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of each vehicle, for the videogame. Please note, the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the LEGO sets.

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About Warner Bros. Games

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About TT Games

TT Games, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes, and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, as well as popular titles LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO® Jurassic World™, LEGO® Worlds, and many others, which combined have sold over 200 million units worldwide to date. TT Games has offices in Knutsford, U.K. Additional information can be found at www.TTGames.com.

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at www.DC.com.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well.” Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.

Season 3 also features Personas for Kane and Rey Mysterio, Asuka, Solo Sikoa, and others, the return of NBA star Tyrese Haliburton, new creation parts, movesets, MyFACTION content, World Taunts, and more!

Ringside Pass Season 3* content is here in WWE® 2K26! The latest Ringside Report just dropped, detailing the sizzling summer content available starting today.

On the Premium Track*:

• Ringside Pass Season 3 introduces some new and returning faces to the franchise, as Matt Cardona and Brian Pillman make their returns, while La Parka and Torrie Wilson make their very first appearances on a WWE 2K roster, bringing a combined 36 new moves and taunts with them;
  • As established in Season 2, all new Ringside Pass Premium Track DLC characters are unlocked and available to claim immediately in Tier 1;
• Several new Personas are introduced, including Kane ‘01 and Rey Mysterio ‘01, plus new creation parts and moves for character customisation, RXP boosts, Island VC, MyFACTION tokens, and more.

A former Intercontinental, United States, and two-time WWE/Raw Tag Team Champion, Matt Cardona last appeared in the WWE 2K franchise in WWE 2K20, under his Zack Ryder persona. Making his WWE debut in 2007, Cardona never waited for success to find him. Developing the Zack Ryder character – a spiky-haired, fist-pumping YouTube sensation – Cardona quickly won the affection of legions of fans and propelled himself to championship status. After stepping away from WWE in 2020, Cardona made his WWE return in early 2026, including an appearance in the Royal Rumble, just in time to cement his place on the WWE 2K26 roster via the Ringside Pass.

One of the most beloved characters in the history of Mexican lucha libre and AAA, La Parka is unmistakable with his signature skeleton-themed costume, high-flying maneuvers, and flamboyant antics, including dancing down the entrance ramp toward the ring. While the latest incarnation of the La Parka character became an instant star in AAA, and even made a surprise appearance in the 2026 Royal Rumble Match, La Parka has long been beloved by WWE fans. In the late 1990s, La Parka was known as the “Chairman of WCW,” playing air guitar on a steel chair, which he carried to the ring and often used in matches, to the detriment of his unfortunate opponents. 

Long before she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2019, Torrie Wilson’s athleticism, glamour, and beauty won the admiration of fans around the world. A former fitness model, Wilson first stepped foot into a WCW ring in 1999, working with the likes of Alundra Blayze/Madusa, Scott Steiner, and Eddie Guerrero. Joining WWE from 2001 until her retirement from sports entertainment in 2008, Wilson crossed paths with Stacy Keibler, Victoria, Kelly Kelly, Trish Stratus, and many more. In 2018, she returned to the ring to take part in the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, and later that year was a featured competitor at WWE Evolution, the first-ever all-women’s premium live event, in a Battle Royal for a future championship opportunity.

Brian Pillman’s “Loose Cannon” personality, combined with his awe-inspiring aerial moves, truly set him apart as a Superstar ahead of his time. A former college and pro American football standout, Pillman studied professional wrestling under the revered Hart family. Joining WCW in 1989, Pillman’s airborne offence earned him the nickname “Flyin’” Brian, and his partnership with “Stunning” Steve Austin in the Hollywood Blonds tag team led to WCW Tag team Championship gold before Austin turned on him. Pillman continued to evolve, adopting the “Loose Cannon” persona that would follow him for the remainder of his wrestling career. Unpredictable, intense, and blurring the lines between fact and fiction, the “Loose Cannon” raised hell in WCW and ECW before making his way to WWE. There, he rekindled his feud with former partner Steve Austin, now fully evolved into his “Stone Cold” persona, which helped usher in the Attitude Era, and later joined the legendary Hart Foundation stable. Today, Pillman is remembered as one of the most exciting, unpredictable, and groundbreaking personalities to ever step into a WWE ring.

Two unique new Personas available in the Ringside Pass Season 3 Premium Track hearken back to the Monday Night War: Kane ‘01, complete with a sleeveless, flame-embellished tank top, and Rey Mysterio ‘01, sporting denim overalls and a mask to match his WCW SuperBrawl Revenge appearance, looking like they stepped right out of 2001. Throughout the Premium Track of the Ringside Pass, players will also find new Create-A-Superstar parts and moves, including new cosmetic items from brands Chalkline and Homage with a WCW/nWo theme, MyFACTION currency and content, World Taunts and currency for The Island, and more.

On the Free Track:

• Personas highlighting historical looks for Superstars, including “Mutiny Faction” Asuka – inspired by the MyRISE storyline from WWE 2K25 – Solo Sikoa ‘22, and Brock Lesnar ‘03, plus NBA star and WWE superfan Tyrese Haliburton, will be available for all players to earn and unlock.

Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available now, including Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. Ringside Pass Premium Season 3 is included in the Attitude Era Edition and Monday Night War Edition, as part of the Season Pass, and is also available for individual purchase.

For more information on WWE 2K26, visit the game’s official website.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyFACTION, The Island, and Online Multiplayer, may require Internet connection, online account registration, and/or may not be accessible by accounts registered to users below the age of 13 (minimum age varies). See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.

*Ringside Pass requires WWE 2K26, internet connection and 2K account. Ringside Pass rewards require unlocking with gameplay. Ringside Pass Premium is available for separate purchase. Paid Premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season through gameplay. For more information on Ringside Pass, and Premium Pass offerings, go to wwe.2k.com/2k26/ringside-pass/

BERLIN – June 3, 2026 – Exovia, the oddly satisfying space engineering simulator from developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games, takes the first steps toward’s humanity future with the release of the Steam Next Fest demo.

Become humanity’s new hope, who has been sent out on a solo mission to reach the depths of space to build a warp gate that will pave the way to the stars. As this lone astronaut, uncover, extract, and harness the potential of a massive asteroid. Using a mining beam and vacuum, explore, craft, and mine elements of rock, metal, and ice, and deliver those materials to the resource collectors.

Use the materials to build machines that can process the materials into useful upgrades and new items. In the demo, become familiar with the mining process, and begin the first steps toward automation. Why deliver iron ore to the resource collector when gigantic Newtonian machines can guide them to the right spots after you shoot them in the right direction?

Mining in zero gravity comes with its own quirks – learn to manage the “floaters,” the mined materials that bounce around in zero gravity. Your vacuum has limited space, and you might need to cut up larger chunks into smaller pieces you can vacuum up and guide to your resource collectors through the accelerators you’ve setup.

Higher output demands smarter logistics, and every solution is a new opportunity to tinker, optimize, and push the limits of your creativity. Exovia contains no timers and no fail states, so experiment, adjust, and keep building. Through intelligence, resilience & smart engineering, you will carve order from chaos and forge humanity’s path in Exovia.

“This demo serves as a perfect introduction to what you can expect in Exovia, and just how satisfying setting up your first automations can be,” said Maxim Suckow, game designer on Exovia. “If you’re impressed by what you can make in the demo, just wait until you see the intricate designs you can create in the full game…The next major demo will be released during gamescom, accompanied by a fitting announcement/news update.”

Exovia’s Steam Next Fest demo is available today on Steam for PC with English language support.

To stay up to date, follow the developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games on X, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to their Youtube channel.

About ByteRockers’ Games

Berlin-based development studio and publisher of indie games that loves to rock n’ roll. Currently working on the physic based dice rolling bullet hell game DeeSicks and two other unannounced titles, the company has a long track record of releasing quality games since 2008.

As a publishing partner and proud resident of the German games capital, supporting small teams with fresh ideas has become the signature of ByteRockers’ Games, who make a point to show face at local events of all sizes and even take on the role as industry advocate with the politicians and media in town. With recently released titles such as Let Them Trade and Constance, they have demonstrated that they also know what they are doing as a publisher.

New gameplay trailer introduces additional pups, environments, NPCs and a first look at Dino Plains

Outright Games, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, today revealed the first gameplay trailer for PAW Patrol: Dino World, offering a closer look at the upcoming adventure game set on the prehistoric Dino Island. Inspired by the world of the upcoming “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie™,” produced by Spin Master Entertainment and arriving in cinemas globally in August 2026, the game launches Sept 18, 2026, on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 65 in retail stores.

The new trailer offers a first look at the exciting adventures awaiting players, including new pups, familiar characters from the PAW Patrol universe, and a sneak peek  at Dino Plains – one of the vibrant areas players will be able to explore across Dino Island. Packed with rescue missions, playful minigames and cooperative gameplay, the trailer showcases how young players can jump into action alongside  the pups.

Joining Chase, Marshall, and Skye are fellow pups Zuma, Rubble and Rocky, each bringing their own unique abilities and vehicles to the adventure. Zuma can swim and dive to assist with underwater rescues, Rubble uses his jackhammer to break obstacles and clear paths, and Rocky keeps missions running smoothly with his repair kit, fixing broken mechanisms and restoring pathways across the island.

Players will also encounter several familiar faces who will guide them throughout their adventure. Ryder, the leader of the PAW Patrol, joins the pups on Dino Island to coordinate rescue missions, while palaeontologists Eugenia and Heidi, from the upcoming PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, help players navigate the prehistoric setting. Dinosaurs roam the island as players explore, creating opportunities for rescue missions and playful interactions along the way.

Additionally, the trailer introduces Dino Plains, the first explorable region revealed from Dino Island. This expansive area features wide valleys, rocky terrain and water zones designed to showcase each pup’s abilities and vehicles. While Dino Plains is the first location unveiled, more areas of Dino Island will be revealed closer to launch.

Designed specifically for younger audiences, PAW Patrol: Dino World features accessible adventure gameplay that encourages exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving. Players can enjoy the story solo or join forces in two-player co-op, tackling rescue missions and minigames together in an experience tailored for preschool players and families.

PAW Patrol: Dino World Coming September 18 to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in retail stores.

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 47th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Pre-orders for FlexStrike begin on 12 June.

Last year, PlayStation Australia provided a first look at a number of upcoming new gaming accessories coming to the PS5 console and PC. This includes their first wireless fight stick, FlexStrike, and their first wireless desktop speakers, Pulse Elevate. Today, PlayStation Australia is pleased to share some new updates on these products.

FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick launches globally starting 7 August, 2026

FlexStrike wireless fight stick will launch starting on 7 August, 2026 just in time for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. It’s built for PS5 and PC* and is designed with competitive play and portability in mind. With an included sling carry case and a built-in rechargeable battery, it’s easy to bring your fight stick to a tournament, meetup, or a friend’s place to jump right into the action.

Watch the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick – Design Story below.

FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick will be available for pre-order in Australia starting 12 June 2026 for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $299.95 AUD. Pre-orders will be available at participating local retailers.

Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers, coming later this year

Pulse Elevate wireless speakers share many of the notable innovations featured in the Pulse Explore and Pulse Elite headsets – expanding their efforts to make the gameplay experience more immersive through enhanced sound. These wireless speakers will launch later this year. More information will be shared soon, including the Australia recommended retail price and when pre-order begins. 

PlayStation Australia is excited to bring the FlexStrike wireless fight stick and Pulse Elevate wireless speakers to players, and to continue providing more choices in how and where they play. As always, thank you for being part of the community, and we look forward to continuing to come up with new ways to enhance your PS5 experience. 

Check out this new PlayStation Blog article for more hands-on details with the upcoming products.

To learn more, visit the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Project Expands to All Modern Platforms with New Streamlined Progression Ahead of Third Installment

SYDNEY (June 4, 2026) – FINAL FANTASY^™ VII REBIRTH, the award-winning, critically acclaimed second game in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, is now available on Nintendo Switch^™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support.

Watch the new FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Launch Trailer here:

Also available on PS5^® and PC via Steam, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has earned more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards. With this release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, alongside the previous launch of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, the first two games in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy are now available across all modern platforms. No matter where they play, fans can catch up and prepare for the third installment, currently in production.

The new “Streamlined Progression” feature, first introduced in FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, makes it easier than ever for players to jump into the adventure. This optional feature can grant unlimited HP (hit points), MP (magic points) and ATB gauge during battles, 9,999 damage, easier weapon ability acquisition and more to streamline gameplay and allow players to focus on the narrative. The Streamlined Progression feature is also available for the PS5 and PC versions of the game.

Players interested in trying out the title can play the free demo on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, which features Chapters 1 and 2 of the game. Take control of a younger Cloud and the legendary war hero Sephiroth in Chapter 1, then journey with Cloud and his friends into the expansive Grasslands region in Chapter 2. Enjoy several hours of thrilling combat, hidden treasures, side stories and the beloved Queen’s Blood card mini game, with all progress carrying over into the full game.

Set across a vast and vibrant planet, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII escape from the dystopian city of Midgar and head out into the wider world. To hunt down the ex-SOLDIER Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past who is now bent on ruling the planet, these unlikely heroes join forces with new companions, like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players that’s filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is now available for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5 and PC. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/ffvii/en-us/games/rebirth/.

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.

Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, PS5® consoles and PC.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.

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 209 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 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

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Frantically build sturdy structures on alien worlds in this cooperative construction game where you fight against physics  

NICOSIA, Cyprus – June 3, 2026 – Salvation Denied, the chaotic co-op building sim for one to four players from indie developer Firevolt Studios and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, launches a playable demo with the first level today ahead of Steam Next Fest, with new content set to arrive ahead of the event.

Work under contract for a mysterious and fanatical client on a hostile planet filled with extreme environments, as a crew of construction robots is tasked with assembling massive experimental structures. Although only their obsessive employer seems to know what’s coming next.

Play the first mission, “Signal to Orbit,” where your objective is to build a base and get the antenna to hit the signal. The shape and form of the base is up to you and your team to figure out – just try not to get flattened by meteor showers.

Coordinate with proximity voice chat to scramble across unstable structures, fling parts into place, throw up temporary supports, and desperately try to keep your structure upright in the face of a robust physics engine where every brick, plank, and rivet carries real weight.

Of course, it helps to have the right tool for the job. Use vehicles like the Fatboy, an all-in-one bulldozer and shredder, to assemble makeshift structures alone or with friends, with the full game featuring tools like gravity guns and jetpacks. 

Challenge yourself with unusual scenarios and modes with harsh limits. Build a structure with only random blocks, strange shapes, and unconventional materials that force you to improvise, adapt, and make decisions under pressure.

Salvation Denied’s demo is available today on Steam for PC, and the full game launches later this year on PC with versions for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 to follow 2027. Follow Firevolt Studios and Digital Vortex Games for development updates.

About Firevolt Studios 

Firevolt is an independent studio that combines its knowledge and experience of the gaming industry to make its own co-op titles that bring new approaches and shared experiences to the world.

To learn more about Firevolt, please visit the studio’s official website.

About Digital Vortex Entertainment

Digital Vortex Entertainment is an independent publisher founded by experienced game industry professionals who have contributed to titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. The company supports distinctive projects across genres and platforms. Digital Vortex Entertainment is part of Utmost Games, founded by Vladimir Nikolsky, former CEO of MY.GAMES.

MomoCon returns to Atlanta next year May 27-30

ATLANTA, GA — June 3, 2026 — MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, has again broken its attendance records, welcoming 67,277 fans to the Georgia World Congress Center during May 21-24. MomoCon organizers will aim to set new records when the event returns to Atlanta from Thursday, May 27, to Saturday, May 30, 2027.

This year’s MomoCon included the North American debut of Wonder Festival, Japan’s most influential showcase of figure and model craftsmanship. More than 40 studio professionals, hobbyists, and figure designers set up shop in a dedicated area of MomoCon’s exhibit hall space, giving American fans a one-of-a-kind chance to experience Japan’s figure and collectible culture firsthand.

MomoCon 2026 also welcomed legendary Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, who drew fans to a dedicated panel and signing. Harada-san has recently announced the foundation of VS Studio, which he will lead as director under long-time fighting game publisher SNK Corporation.

Members of the hit webseries Critical Role were featured guests at this year’s MomoCon, including co-founders Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Taliesen Jaffe, Travis Willingham, and Liam O’Brien, drawing hundreds of attendees to their exclusive panel and autograph sessions.

MomoCon 2026 raised a total of $10,000 for its charity partner Silence the Shame, a [501(c)(3)] non-profit organization dedicated to revolutionizing mental health in high stress communities. 

“We spend all year organizing MomoCon to see the impact we have on people’s lives, be it smiles on 67,000 plus faces or raising money for worthy causes,” says Chris Stuckey, co-founder, MomoCon. “This year’s event was our most impactful yet, and we look forward to making an even more profound positive change in 2027!”

Membership for MomoCon 2027 is available now. Four day pass membership is available for $87.13. Single day membership for Thursday and Sunday costs $63.99.  Friday only membership is available for $69.77, and Saturday for $81.34.

For more information, visit the official MomoCon website and follow MomoCon on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Discord, and Instagram for event updates. 

About MomoCon

Founded in 2004 by Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey, then students at Georgia Tech, MomoCon has grown from a 700-person on-campus event to the largest event in the Southeast United States for fans of video games, animation, cosplay, comics, and tabletop games.

Discover, build, and leave your mark in a living, breathing galaxy

San Marcos, CA – June 3, 2026 – Developer Playable Worlds is thrilled to announce that their highly anticipated science-fantasy MMORPG, Stars Reach, is launching via Steam Early Access this summer.

Created by Raph Koster, the designer of Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, Stars Reach is a modern sandbox MMO about finding your place in the galaxy and then shaping it. Across a vast simulated universe, players explore new planets, build homes and settlements, gather resources, craft, trade, fight, govern, and leave a lasting mark on the worlds they discover. Across land and space, players battle hostile creatures and defend their homesteads, approaching encounters their way through Stars Reach‘s flexible, classless progression system.

In Stars Reach, every action has ripple effects. Players can plant seedlings or burn forests, carve rivers through terrain, harvest resources, build roads and farms, or transform the area around their home into a place worth living in. Ecosystems evolve through simulated climate, wildlife, and player behavior rather than pre-scripted events, creating a galaxy where the world itself becomes a record of what players have done.

Stars Reach is built around discovery and emergent moments. There are no fixed classes and no single correct way to play. Players can become explorers, builders, crafters, traders, fighters, leaders, or something entirely their own.

“This is a game I have been dreaming about building for thirty years,” Raph Koster said. “We want to bring together the best lessons from modern online games and the sense of freedom and community that were present in older MMOs. Stars Reach is a living galaxy that brings back that feeling of stepping into an alternate reality.”

Playable Worlds is led by co-founders Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg, and its cloud-native technology makes the reactive online world in Stars Reach possible. Built on a first-of-its-kind architecture running partly on the cloud, Stars Reach supports a global, persistent universe on a single server with no resets, so the galaxy evolves over time.

Stars Reach enters Early Access with players invited to come in early and help shape what the game becomes. At launch, the Early Access version will include exploration across multiple planets, resource gathering and harvesting, exciting combat, an in-depth crafting system, trading between players, and more. Additional features will be added progressively throughout development, including a planet-eating hive mind players must collectively defend against, factions and political structures, and PvP combat.

Players can choose from three paid Early Access tiers: the Firstlight Pack ($29.99), the Voyager Pack ($49.99), and the Cosmonaut Pack ($79.99), each offering increasing rewards and cosmetics.

Key Features:

• A living, breathing galaxy shaped by players’ actions: Worlds react dynamically to what players do. Forests grow, spread, and burn. Creatures migrate. Rivers flow naturally and can be redirected and dammed. Nothing is scripted or reset, as the universe evolves organically over time.
• Planets with unique ecosystems and socio-political structures: Every world features its own climates, seasons, resources, and environment conditions. As players settle planets, they can establish governments, and impose taxes, allowing each location to form its own identity.
• Fast-paced combat across land and space: Engage in combat both on planets and among the stars, using customizable weapons and loadouts for tactical MMO-inspired encounters to high-energy space encounters.
• A classless leveling system for ultimate freedom: Players can climb up the skill ladder of multiple professions and specialties. Supporting multiple playstyles, Stars Reach’s open-ended leveling system adapts to how you want to play.
• A fully player-driven economy: Gather resources, craft equipment and structures, build cities with others and trade across the galaxy. As economies grow, untamed planets transform into bustling communities and industrial hubs.

Stars Reach launches into Early Access on PC via Steam this summer.

About Playable Worlds

Playable Worlds, Inc. is a game studio building vast, living online worlds where players connect, explore, and make their mark. Founded in 2018 by online gaming veterans Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg, the San Marcos, CA-based studio combines proprietary cloud-native technology with deep expertise in game design, community building, and live service operations. For more information, please visit playableworlds.com.