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Unrailed 2: Back on Track Loads Up on New Modes & Content in Today’s Summer Holiday Update – Play the Game for Free All Weekend Long on Steam

Build the wildest railroads out there in a delightfully zany co-operative journey

LONDON (Aug. 28, 2025) – Unrailed 2: Back on Track’s game of chaotic railroad construction is adding new ways to play its unique challenge of tending to an ever-chugging train – and you won’t even need to buy a ticket to try the additions for yourself. Developer Indoor Astronaut is welcoming all aboard during Unrailed 2: Back on Track’s free weekend on PC; ride for free from today until Sept. 1, and see firsthand why Unrailed 2: Back on Track’s whacky gauntlet of tending tracks has already become a staple choice for game nights: (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2211170/Unrailed_2_Back_on_Track/). 

The just-released update’s additions include:

  • Sandbox Mode: Tailor everything to your liking, from the number of players in your group (up to eight), to the hazards you’ll encounter or the overall length of your session. Whether you want a zenned-out ride or a white-knuckle trek, your preferred style of travel is just a few adjustments away.
  • Classic Mode: Enjoy a simplified, focused challenge in building routes as far as you can manage without juggling the complexity of upgrades or worrying about pesky boss battles.
  • Two New Playable Characters: Build a dam good friendship with Bernd the beaver or get stuck on the adorable new cactus named Spike.
  • New Ability-Granting Cartridges: Add the Claw Cartridge to your haul to gather tools from afar, or equip the Insta-Hit Cartridge for a chance to instantly give NPCs a one-way ticket to meeting their maker.
  • Recreated Classic Songs: Whistle while you work to four new recreations of songs hailing from the original Unrailed’s soundtrack, recalling nostalgic melodies as you ride the rail.

In Unrailed 2: Back on Track’s evolution of the series’ railroad-routing fun, choose your destiny from a wealth of routes and choices. Alongside diverse character customization options, bring permanent enhancements onboard to fine-tune your lumbering locomotive between runs and select from a host of gameplay modifying skills that will make each branching path a totally new adventure.

Travel with friends through local or online co-op and multiplayer modes for up to eight players, or tend to the track with bot-controlled allies. The classic challenge of avoiding trip-derailing disasters is at the heart of Unrailed 2: Back on Track, so prepare to move full steam ahead with your most unflappable teamwork skills.

Unrailed 2: Back on Track is available now in Early Access on Steam. Indoor Astronaut has already implemented new features, content and enhancements informed by community feedback across several marquee updates following Unrailed 2: Back on Track’s debut, with further additions planned ahead of the game’s 1.0 release. For more information, follow the Unrailed social channels and visit: https://unrailed-game.com/.

CRITICAL REFLEX’S TROLLEY CHAOS GAME TROLEU ARRIVES SEPT. 15 & DREAMLIKE HORROR GAME ECLIPSIUM LAUNCHES SEPT. 19 ON STEAM

Catch up on gamescom announcements and trailers for No, I’m not a Human, Militsioner and CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs!

NICOSIA, Cyprus Aug. 28, 2025 –Indie video game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX is excited today to announce the Steam release dates for two of its most unique and off-kilter upcoming fall titles. andrground’s unhinged first-person trolley conductor chaos game TROLEU will debut on September 15, while Housefire’s unnerving, dreamlike horror experience Eclipsium will launch on September 19. Check out two all-new teaser trailers and get ready for mayhem and terror!

TROLEU

TROLEUis a wacky and chaotic first-person action game that puts you in the shoes of a trolleybus conductor. Keep things rolling smoothly by ensuring passengers pay their fares, but watch out for rule-breakers! From issuing tickets to enforcing rules with your fists, it’s all part of the wild ride. Check out the game’s demo before it launches on Steam on September 15!

Eclipsium

Journey into a surreal, ever-shifting, sunless world in search of Her light in Eclipsium. Let your hand lead you forward in this exploratory horror experience. You will find no safety or comfort here, only a pale light to guide you along your perilous journey. An updated demo is available now on Steam including: never-before-seen locations, a visual overhaul, and your first interaction with “Her,” the mysterious figure that will follow you throughout the full game when it releases on September 19.

Before you go on your merry way, don’t forget that CRITICAL REFLEX was just at gamescom with even more trailers and announcements! In case you missed them, check out the latest trailer and limited-time Steam playtest (going on now!) for the surreal immersive sim Militsioner, the release date trailer for the paranoia-fueled No, I’m not a Human (also launching on September 15 alongside TROLEU), and the release date announcement for the spine-tingling point-and-click horror game CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs, releasing October 6!

CRITICAL REFLEX will also be at PAX West August 29 to September 1 in booth 417 showing off demos for TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, Militsioner, Drowned Lake, GIMMIKO, Altered Alma, TROLEU, No, I’m not a Human, and Eclipsium.

To dive deeper into all things CRITICAL REFLEX, visit www.criticalreflex.com.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Unveils Year 2 Roadmap & September 4 Anniversary Update

The blockbuster third-person action shooter’s newest trailer details plans for a second year of content updates, including a brand-new playable class!

PARIS Aug. 28, 2025 –Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to reveal their Year 2 plans for the multimillion-selling Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, starting with the release of the game’s Anniversary Update on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Space Marine 2 promises another year of free gameplay content, in addition to a new Season Pass bursting with fresh cosmetics.

New Game Modes, Operations, PvP Arenas and Much, Much More!

Space Marine 2’s Year 2 content follows in the footsteps of Year 1 with six new planned patches packed with free gameplay additions available to all players throughout 2025 and 2026. From new PvE and PvP game modes to new enemies and a new playable class, defenders of Humanity are in for a treat, including:

  • Four new Operations and a new Siege map
  • Two new Eternal War arenas
  • New Stratagems (PvE) and Helbrute Onslaught (PvP) game modes
  • New playable class: The Techmarine
  • New weapons and free unlockable weapon variants for existing weapons
  • New enemies and bosses
  • New Progression mechanics

This second year of content kicks off on September 4 with the release of Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update, its biggest patch to date! Find out more with our Year 2 Roadmap below.

More Space Marine Chapter Cosmetics with the Season Pass II

September 4’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, including a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and Power Sword skin for the former, and over 40 new cosmetics celebrating seven of the Imperial Fists’ Successor Chapters for the latter.

Throughout the year, the Season Pass II will grant players nine new DLCs celebrating the galaxy-spanning variety of Space Marine Chapters with new Champion skins, armour pieces and heraldry markings. While existing Chapters like the Blood Angels and Salamanders are to receive new cosmetics, fan-favorite Chapters like the Raptors, Iron Hands and Carcharodons will get their due time in the spotlight.

Heed the call of battle once again on September 4 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.

REVERSE: 1999 X ASSASSIN’S CREED COLLABORATION PHASE II BEGINS NOW

First Ever Globally Synced Version of the Game Introduces Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey,  Claim 5-Star Alexios for FREE, Enjoy New Storyline, Abundant Rewards and More!

HONG KONG – AUGUST 28, 2025 – Bluepoch Games in partnership with Ubisoft announced that the second phase of the first-ever globally synced version of Reverse: 1999 x Assassin’s Creed Collaboration Version begins today. Phase II takes place in the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey world, set in Ancient Greece during the Dionysia festival, and introduces free collab character Alexios, new 6-star collab character Kassandra, the FREE garment of APPLe, multiple free pulls and more.

Reverse 1999 x Assassin’s Creed Collaboration Phase II Gameplay Features:

  • Kassandra:Assassin’s Creed Odyssey character Kassandra joins Reverse: 1999 as a collaboration character. Kassandra features a new uniquely designed brand-new skill system that allows her to switch abilities by using the Skill Tree System.
    • Kassandra Banner: Recruit 6-Star Kassandra in the brand new banner with an extra prize of a collaboration character. Her specially designed skill system allows players to switch her abilities by using the Skill Tree System and fit in with different characters in Reverse: 1999. In celebration of the collaboration, players can receive an additional Kassandra after 100/160/220/280 pulls during the new banner, which is the same as the Ezio banner.
  • Story: The collaboration story is set in Ancient Greece – Kassandra’s era, a time when the flower of democracy blooms in full glory across the polis.  Players will set out to investigate the Akropolis of Athens with Kassandra during Dionysia, a sacred festival, a grand event of tragedy and revelry.
  • Abundant Rewards:
    • Recruit Alexios For Free: Recruit Alexios for free by logging in, and get the full portraits of him by joining the in-game event.
  • Free Monthly Pass: All players can claim a free monthly pass, log in daily to claim Clear Drop x90 and Picrasma Candy (time-limited) x1 for a total of 30 days. Event Time: 2025-08-07 – 2025-09-19 04:59 (UTC-5)
  • Gain the Free Gacha Pulls: Almost the same as the previous announcement, only deleting the 10 pulls by logging in during [Dusk in Florence]
    • Duration: 8/7/2025 through 8/28/2025 (04:59)
    • Important Note: If players did not log-in during Phase I, they can still get a Decatone (a prophet guided by time) which can be used to pull Ezio’s banner until 9/19 (server time).
  • Free Garment: A new garment for the character APPLe is available for free.
  • New Collaboration Event Drama in Athens: Investigate the Akropolis of Athens with Kassandra. Along the way, you must defeat enemies and gather information through a series of tasks to foil the Cult of Kosmos’s plot.
    • Explore the map and defeat enemies to obtain gear. Equip the gear for your team members. When enough pieces of the same set are equipped, you’ll activate a set-bonus effect.
    • You will also encounter [Conquest Battle], where you must defeat multiple waves of enemies to decrease their morale. The battle ends when either side’s morale drops to 0.
    • After the Dionysia, Kassandra will continue tracking Cultist’s activities across new regions. Help her uncover these hidden members and eliminate the threat for good.
  • Main Rewards:
    • Clear Drops, APPLe’s Collaboration Garment – [The Fruit of Wisdom], New 6-Star Psychube [An Epic’s End], Limited Portrait – [Adventure with Ikaros] is a collaboration exclusive portrait. They will be permanently removed after the event ends, with no other way to obtain them again.
  • Challenge the Special Mane’s Bulletin Eagle Vision Edition: New Investigation Targets is now available til 9/19/2025 (04:59 UTC-5).
  • Unlock the Euphoria: Of Marcus, Eternity and Vila (all characters have a new garment in this collaboration version).
  • Time-Limited Re-Release of Route 77: The Haunted Highway: Complete challenges to obtain [Old Keys], and exchange them for rewards in the event shop.
    • Event Stages: 9/6/2025 at 05:00 through 9/16/2025 at 04:59 (UTC-5)
    • Event Shop: 9/6/2025 at 05:00 through 9/19/2025 at 04:59 (UTC-5)
  • New Garments:
    • New garment series “Soaring Over Mount Olympus” is introducing new looks and skill effects for arcanists Vila, Hissabeth, and Marcus.
    • Unlock “Collectors Edition” of Roar Jukebox to get eternity’s limited garment “The Golden Nurturer”, Crystal Casket, and Unilogs!

Reverse: 1999 has topped charts in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Korea and more than 160 countries and regions around the globe.  

ABOUT REVERSE: 1999

Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG. On the last day of 1999, “the Storm” descended upon the world, turning back time. Players take on the role of the Timekeeper, Vertin, who is uniquely immune to the effects of the Storm. With the help of your assistant Sonetto, you will travel to different eras to seek out arcanists who can sense the coming of the Storm and save them from being “sifted out” of the timeline. Reverse: 1999 is a cinematic adventure featuring stunning visuals that blend retro and modern aesthetics and full English voice acting with authentic accents.

ABOUT BLUEPOCH GAMES CO. LTD

Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate, and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.

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.

Truck Driving Now Available on Nintendo Switch

Truck Driving, a relaxed and accessible game about driving a truck and delivering cargo, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The title stands out for its simple gameplay and easy-to-learn controls. The game launched on Nintendo consoles on August 28, 2025.

Truck Driving was developed by French studio TapNation, known for its casual and hyper-casual games. The studio previously released Thief Puzzle and Giant Rush on Nintendo Switch. The Switch version of Truck Driving was prepared and published by Ultimate Games S.A.

Nintendo eShop Link – https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/truck-driving-switch/

Sit Back and Drive

In Truck Driving, players steer their truck through relatively simple routes to reach the destination and deliver cargo. The gameplay is straightforward, with intuitive and beginner-friendly controls.

Driving requires avoiding obstacles, making turns, and parking in the right spot. Success depends on smooth, precise handling. The game also features a selection of different truck models to choose from.

Truck Driving – Key Features:

  • Relaxing truck driving gameplay
  • Cargo delivery challenges
  • Simple and accessible controls
  • Multiple trucks to choose from
  • Casual fun for all ages

The release date for Truck Driving on Nintendo Switch was set for August 28, 2025.

Hi-Yah! Karate Survivor Is Out Now on Consoles!

Channel the power of 80s action movies in this hard-hitting martial arts roguelite where just about anything can be your weapon.

[August 28, 2025] – Alawar is thrilled to announce that Karate Survivor, the over-the-top martial arts survivor-roguelite, is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch! Whether you’re landing flying kicks or flinging fish from a grocery store cooler, how you fight is entirely up to you.

In Karate Survivor, the world is your weapon. See a dumpster? Kick it into a crowd. Spot a baseball bat? Grab it and go wild. From the rooftops to the streets, you’ll need every bit of martial arts creativity to survive waves of relentless enemies. As you fight, collect upgrade cards to power up your attacks, unlock new abilities, and turn yourself into a walking one-man army.

Key Features:

  • Improvised Combat – Use whatever you can get your hands on to defeat your enemies. From plastic flamingos to mop handles—even a child’s toy hammer can be deadly when used right.
  • Environmental Warfare – Weaponize your surroundings. Knock over scaffolding, hurl street objects, or swing open a microwave door in the heat of battle.
  • Dynamic Combos – Combine up to six attacks to suit your unique fighting style. With hundreds of unlockable moves, no two runs play the same.
  • Progression and Mastery – Earn experience, unlock new skills, and build permanent upgrades between runs for even more chaotic fun next time.
  • Diverse Locations & Boss Battles – Brawl through a wide range of environments, each filled with distinct hazards and quirky items. Survive long enough, and you’ll go toe-to-toe with powerful bosses.
  • Fast-Paced Runs – Dive into intense, lightning-fast skirmishes that capture the spirit of your favorite ‘80s action films. No time to breathe—just fight, survive, and repeat.

Already a hit on PC, Karate Survivor now brings its retro-inspired chaos to console platforms starting today. Grab your weapon (or just your fists) and dive into the ultimate street-fighting roguelite.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Necrosmith, Wall World, and more.

ALL HEROES START SMALL IN THE KNIGHTLING, OUT NOW ON PC, PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES X|S

Bash, dash, slide and soar with a massive magic shield in this enchanting fantasy-action adventure

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Aug. 28, 2025 — Saber Interactive and indie developer Twirlbound are excited to release The Knightling, a new fantasy action-adventure game about a little hero with a BIG shield and an even BIGGER heart! When the legendary protector Sir Lionstone mysteriously disappears, it’s up to his plucky knight-in-training to take up his magic shield, become the champion the people need, and save the day on an epic quest featuring tons of exploration, combat and platforming. The Knightling is out now on PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S!

The Standard Edition of The Knightling is available today for $29.99 | £21.99 | €29.99. Players can also grab The Knightling – Deluxe Edition for $34.99 | £25.99 | €34.99, featuring the base game, plus exclusive in-game cosmetics for your brave Knightling hero and trusty shield Magnustego. Defend the kingdom with regal Golden colors and exotic Albamare colors for you and your shield, and light the path of justice with a special lantern ribbon for the Knightling.

When the enchanting realm of Clesseia needs a hero, it’s up to you to rise to the occasion and save the kingdom! Explore a colorfully charming and vibrant semi-open world, using your magic shield to slide at high speed and glide to incredible heights. Unlock the extraordinary powers of Sir Lionstone’s mighty bulwark, master a variety of puzzling platforming challenges, and defeat the land’s most dangerous monsters, miscreants and bandits in battle!

Key Features

  • All Heroes Start Small: Play as the Knightling, a brave knight-in-training who must embark on a daring quest to rescue their mentor, the great Sir Lionstone. Battle powerful foes, upgrade and master your abilities, and protect the people of the realm. Gather your courage and prove that even the smallest among us can be a hero!
  • The Best Offense Is a Good Defense: Harness the power of Sir Lionstone’s magical shield in action-packed combat against the realm’s greatest challenges. Use the shield’s might to block, bash, parry, and create openings in enemy defenses, then finish the job with huge attacks and combos.
  • Slide Into Adventure: Set off on an epic journey across Clesseia’s many varied regions, using the astounding power of the shield to slide, dash and soar across the land with ease! Explore the world, mastering platforming and puzzle challenges with the shield’s unique abilities to earn rewards for upgrades.

For more on The Knightling, visit www.theknightling.com, and follow along with the latest news and updates on Twitter/X, Facebook and Discord.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Twirlbound

Based in Breda, The Netherlands, Twirlbound was founded in 2013 by Marc Peyré and Matthijs van de Laar while in game dev school. Since releasing their award-winning debut Pine, the small indie team continues their quest to develop high-end action adventure games set in gorgeous open worlds, ready to be explored by players of all ages. In 2025, they released the adventure platformer The Knightling, available now.

TIME TRAVELLING ACTION-ADVENTURE GAME GATE ZERO REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT GAMEPLAY

Go Back in Time to Ancient Israel and Experience the Miracles of Jesus Christ

CANTON, GA – AUGUST 28, 2025 – Video game publisher Templar Media, in partnership with developer Bible X, revealed new gameplay footage from its upcoming time-travel action-adventure game, Gate Zero. After a busy week at gamescom showing Gate Zero to global press, Templar has released gameplay footage from the gamescom demo. An early look at the game takes viewers on a journey back in time, to a never before seen world introducing the ancient city of Capernaum, and offers a glimpse at one of the many familiar miracles that are woven into Gate Zero’s storyline.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5 and featuring iconic, historically accurate locations and people, Gate Zero immerses players in the sights, sounds, and spirit of one of history’s most pivotal times. Max’s journey sends him back to 30 AD, where he explores the cities of ancient Israel and discovers profound truths that a dystopian government is trying to erase.. Navigate bustling markets, evade Roman soldiers, and thwart the future regime’s nefarious efforts. Witness Jesus’ miracles and uncover lost truths as you fight a rising evil determined to eliminate history and the memories of those who were there.  

ABOUT GATE ZERO

Gate Zero is a historical, semi open-world action-adventure with sci-fi elements, set in a dystopian future where a ruthless global regime is the sole arbiter of truth. Journey with Max, who discovers his late parents’ hidden time machine during his grandmother’s arrest by the authorities. Complete missions, evade capture, assist legendary Biblical figures, and unravel intricate riddles that reveal profound truths, as you learn the extreme lengths the regime will go in order to ensure true history is never known. Overcome oppressive Roman forces and battle evil entities in limbo between future and past, as you work to save your grandmother, history, and the future!

ABOUT TEMPLAR MEDIA

Templar Media is a video game publishing and media company based in Atlanta, GA. Templar Media was founded in March 2025 by 25 year game industry veteran John Gibson, who previously co-founded, co-owned, and served as CEO for successful developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive. John was a key contributor to the Killing Floor, Red Orchestra, and Rising Storm franchises and also led the Tripwire Presents publishing division which successfully released titles such as Maneater and Chivalry 2. With Templar Media the company is poised to take that successful record to a new level, focusing on the desires of the gamer with our “Entertainment First!” philosophy and bringing that extensive experience to bear on an ever changing market.

FIFAe Partners with Lenovo to Power FIFAe Finals with High-Performance Lenovo Legion Gaming Technology

  • FIFAe will use Lenovo’s cutting-edge Legion gaming devices at its competitions
  • FIFAe Finals 2025 confirmed for 10–19 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • The world’s top national teams to compete across three competitions at the FIFAe Finals 2025.

FIFAe has confirmed that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will be used at its pinnacle competition in 2025, with the world’s #1 PC manufacturer partnering with the world’s #1 football esports competition to support elite players and national teams across all competitions with high-performance devices built for industry-leading esports events.

Lenovo’s high-performance Legion gaming devices will be used at FIFAe’s pinnacle event of the year – the FIFAe Finals 2025, supporting elite gameplay, competition integrity, and immersive performance across all tournament environments, and setting the standard for the next generation of football esports players.

Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i, Legion gaming monitors, mice, keyboards, accessories and other Lenovo devices will be used by athletes as well as FIFAe presenters and staff alike to power one of the largest esports competitions in the world.

The partnership between FIFAe and Lenovo is part of the company’s wider collaboration with FIFA, which includes supporting the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ through the delivery of advanced technology and infrastructure. Across these events, Lenovo is providing smart devices, AI-driven solutions, and data center services that enhance operations, broadcasting, and fan engagement on a global scale.

The FIFAe Finals 2025 will take place from 10 to 19 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will feature the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League, the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ on console, and the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ on mobile. The tournaments will bring together the top-performing national teams from across the globe to compete for three world titles in their respective disciplines.

Following a record-breaking 2024 season, which delivered the most viewed sports simulation event of the year by peak viewers, FIFAe continues to expand its global ecosystem for football esports.

This year’s competitions will feature an extended open qualification process, providing more FIFA Member Associations than ever before the opportunity to compete at the highest level. For further information, visit FIFA.GG

Blue Backpack Announces Publishing Agreement with PARCO GAMES for Asia

Publishing Rights Granted for Constance and The Berlin Apartment

Berlin, Germany – August 28th, 2025 – Blue Backpack, formerly known as the games department of media production company btf (bildundtonfabrik), has announced a strategic partnership with Asian video game publisher PARCO GAMES. Under the terms of the partnership, PARCO GAMES will handle publishing, marketing, and regional support for Blue Backpack’s highly anticipated upcoming IPs, 2D hand-drawn action-adventure Constance and first-person character-driven adventure The Berlin Apartment, across key Asian territories including China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.

This collaboration marks a milestone for Blue Backpack as it expands its international reach and continues its mission to deliver emotionally engaging, narrative-focused adventures to players worldwide.

“We’re excited to join forces with PARCO GAMES to bring Constance and The Berlin Apartment to players across Asia,” said Robert May, Managing Director of Blue Backpack. “Parco’s deep understanding of the Asian gaming market, combined with their dedication to delivering rich, story-driven experiences, makes them the ideal partner to ensure Blue Backpack’s IP continues to resonate with a global audience.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Backpack and bring their distinct narrative vision to players across Asia,” said Tony Fukui at PARCO GAMES. “Constance and The Berlin Apartment represent the kind of bold, storytelling that Asian audiences are eager to play and we look forward to elevating both titles in Asia.”

“It’s an honor to help bring Constance and The Berlin Apartment to players across Asia,” said Kyosuke Shimizu at PARCO GAMES . “There’s something truly universal in the way both games tell their stories, and we believe players throughout the region will find something in them that resonates on a personal level.”

About Constance

Transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. But beware: using your brush techniques will corrupt your paint. Rely on them too much and you’ll become fully corrupted, so learn to strive for balance! Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past! Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.

About The Berlin Apartment 

The Berlin Apartment begins when a handyman is tasked with refurbishing an old apartment. Thanks to the COVID situation, he has a daughter to watch over and homeschool during the extensive renovation work. As he digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment, he brings it to life by telling its stories to his daughter. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses – and former companions – of the apartment’s former inhabitants. Dive into the lives of those that lived within the apartment’s four walls. Experience their dreams and the dangers that haunt them, live the hellos and goodbyes that defined their lives, witness their adventures, uncover memories and mysteries.