Visual Concepts and NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton unpack the latest updates in The City Courtside Report 

Today, 2K announced the new features and updates coming to The City* in NBA® 2K26, including a more accessible and competitive layout, all-new Crews, redesigned Parks, new leaderboards and so much more on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch™ 2. 

“The City has become the epicentre of NBA 2K and basketball culture,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Ever since the introduction of the Park in 2K14, it has been our dream to create a place where players can chase the win through competition, community, and status. With things like our new accessible layout, leaderboards, and the new Crews feature, The City is built to give players the opportunity to put Ball Over Everything.”

More updates include: 

• New City Layout: The City features a more accessible and convenient layout helping players get on the court faster than ever. No matter where they are standing, players can see just about every area in The City and quickly go from one place to another. On PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, players will be able to experience a smooth experience with more fluid movement and camera panning as The City will now run at 60 frames per second for the first time ever. 
• Season Parks: Park makes a return with bold new features to make every season and even every day a new experience. A new Park will be introduced every season including HD remasters of all four iconic NBA 2K16 MyPARKs andwill feature a realistic aesthetic with more natural and grounded real-world environments. Players can compete to become the Park MVP, go on a hot streak and get their name stamped right on the court for everyone to see or break a team’s winning streak and earn more VC with the Streak Breaker bonus. Upon launch, Season 1’s Park is a brand new locale called Skyline Park, set in a magnificent urban environment that captures the essence of hooping and competing on your favourite neighbourhood courts. 
• All-New Crews: Players can gather their friends and community members and create their own Crew, complete with their own logo and Crew level displayed in their MyPLAYER nameplate. Players can keep their Crew small with close friends or allow up to 50 players to join. As players ball with their Crew and complete weekly goals they will rise through the ranks of all 30 Crew levels and earn rewards in the process including Custom Crew logos, Custom branded Crew clothing, VC or REP multipliers and more!
• Leaderboards & Statues: Scattered throughout The City, the all-new leaderboards will highlight the best of best in a number of new categories. New Mode leaderboards track and spotlight the players with the most wins across various modes and a 12-foot statue of the number one ranked MyPLAYER in each mode will appear outside of that mode’s building for ultimate bragging rights. Players can compete to become the top ranked player in their respective region with the all-new Geo Rank leaderboard and earn a custom show-off flair shown during their pre-game intro. Crew leaderboards lets everyone know which Crew is currently the best in The City.
• Pro-AM Summit: The City will also feature the Pro-AM Summit twice a season, where players can compete in 3v3 or 5v5 tournaments to earn elite rewards.
• Street Kings: The new Street Kings mode offers players a place to sharpen their skills and battle against skilled CPU bosses. The Street Kings location takes over NBA 2K25’s Streetball courts, compacting them into one convenient location that features an impressive collegiate-style Roman-inspired architecture.
• Additional Updates and Features: The City features more new updates and features including all-new Beginner, Daily, Seasonal and Lifetime challenges, the ability to easily swap between MyPLAYER builds without leaving The City, and an updated MyCOURT, a dedicated place for players to work on their skills and more.

For more information and a full breakdown of all the new updates and features coming to The City check out the Courtside Report blog. Visit the NBA 2K26 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details, availability, and more information. Stay tuned for additional announcements about the latest on NBA 2K26.

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*Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W Online, and Play Now Online, 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. ProPLAY, The City, The W, and MyNBA are only available for Gen 9 NBA 2K26. Crossplay is only available for Gen 9 NBA 2K26 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. 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. 

Discover the story and rich lore of Digimon Story Time Stranger by watching its story trailer and learning more about the narrative and worldbuilding of the game:

Digimon Story Time Stranger explores a series of developments that impact the stability of both the human and digital realms. Players take the role of an ADAMAS agent and need to unravel this catastrophe, traveling through time and worlds to uncover the truth. The game displays a touching story showcasing characters who share special bonds with Digimon. To restore the natural laws of the world, camaraderie between humans and Digimon is necessary to face destiny together. 

The game presents RPG and monster-taming elements where players will be able to recruit, train and forge bonds with a variety of Digimon. Digimon Story Time Stranger also offers dynamic turn-based combat, including over 450 Digimon. This, combined with deep customization and evolution options, provides limitless ways to approach battles, revealing the strength of the bonds between the player and their Digimon to unleash their full potential.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is set to launch on 3 October 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-orders are also live for all platforms.  

For more information on Digimon Story Time Stranger and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please visit http://www.bandainamcoent.eu/. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DigimonGaming/ or join the conversation on X at https://x.com/digimon_games.

Play the demo on Steam today, go hands-on with a roguelite experience at PAX West 2025

LOS ANGELES – 28 Aug. 2025 – Pax Autocratica, the satirical totalitarian colony sim with FPS roguelite battles from developer Multiverse, releases its debut demo today. The game will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2025. Multiverse will present a different hands-on gameplay experience on the showfloor of PAX West 2025. Spread the regime in an exclusive mid-game battle sequence in level 4 of the Arch Building at booth #856 from 29 Aug. – 1 Sept. 2025.

Congratulations! You’ve been bestowed with the great honor of ruling over the most esteemed regime in the universe. Ensure compliance and loyalty by any means necessary, molding the populace through generous compassion…or abject cruelty. Roam the cosmos to spread the State’s superior doctrine across the galaxy. 

Form an unstoppable battalion to dominate in action-packed FPS roguelite expeditions. Gather resources and conscript new citizens to the cause. Collect Core Fragments that will grant special abilities and change battle strategies for the better. Liberate those suffering under the clutches of oppression, gracing them with our influence and the prosperous values of the State.

Ensure peace back home by constructing and automating vital infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of the people. Manage salaries, healthcare, and working conditions carefully, or risk a decline in morale and productivity. Delicately handle bubbling uprisings with surveillance towers and propaganda, or punish rebels with brutal force to set an example.

“We’re building this game to let players interrogate power, not glorify it,” Freeman Fan, Founder and CEO, Multiverse. “Our sandbox transforms civics into systems, inviting players to test policies, confront trade-offs, and observe their ripple effects. We don’t punish authoritarian choices outright; instead, we surface their incentives, costs, and unintended consequences so players reflect critically rather than feel lectured. We aim to spark informed conversation, convey empathy for those living under such regimes, and offer a clearer sense of how societies slide, and how they can be pulled back.”

Pax Autocratica will launch on PC via Steam early access in Q4 2025. For more information, join the community on Discord and follow the game on TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Multiverse, Inc.

Multiverse is an award-winning independent game studio based in Los Angeles, California. The studio’s debut title was Reveries: Dream Flight. Multiverse seeks to make a positive impact on its players and society through fun, unique and provocative gameplay and themes.

For more information, please visit the official website.

First Hands-on Demos and On-Site Events in Japan to Showcase Two Major Upcoming RPGs

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 27, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, today announced that its upcoming action RPGs, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and MONGIL: STAR DIVE, will be showcased at Tokyo Games Show 2025 from September 25 to 28 in Japan. Both games will be available for hands-on demos and host special events designed to engage fans and collect live feedback from attendees.

Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s largest gaming events, attracting global media and gamers alike. Netmarble has launched the official TGS 2025 teaser website, revealing teaser images and its lineup, with more details to be rolled out ahead of the event. 

Based on The Seven Deadly Sins, the popular Japanese manga and anime IP with over 55 million copies sold worldwide, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world action RPG featuring an original, multiverse-based storyline. Players can collect heroes from The Seven Deadly Sins and Four Knights of the Apocalypse, as well as game-original characters, to customize their combat style and shape their own adventure. The game allows players to explore the continent of Britannia, engage in tag-based combat, unleash powerful combination skills, and enjoy ever-evolving action through different combinations of characters and weapons. In addition, players can join others for party play.

At TGS 2025, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will be playable in Japan for the first time. The demo will offer three different content: a story mode for immersive narrative gameplay, an open-world mode to freely explore Britannia, and a boss time-attack featuring tense battles against demons from the original series. 

The long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2013 mobile RPG Monster Taming, MONGIL: STAR DIVE introduces a rich, evolved experience driven by Unreal Engine 5 and a unique combat system based on “Tag Play,” where players control a three-character party in dynamic, fast-paced battles. At the heart of the game is its monster collection system, allowing players to tame, collect, and synthesize a wide range of fantastical creatures. 

Following its well-received public debut at gamescom 2025 in August, MONGIL: STAR DIVE will join global fans in Japan for the first time at TGS 2025. The playable build of MONGIL: STAR DIVE will let players embark on an adventure with protagonists Cloud, Verna, and Nyanners to collect and tame various monsters. Players will be able to experience additional characters such as Ophelia and Francis, enjoying the game’s expansive adventures and gameplay. 

Netmarble will continue to release detailed information about The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and MONGIL: STAR DIVE at TGS 2025, as well as stage events, on the TGS 2025 special website leading up to the show. 

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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.

• Upcoming Action-RPG Based on the Global Hit Webtoon, Coming to Steam and Xbox PC, with Console Release at a Later Date
• New Trailer Release and Gameplay Features Highlighted in Developer Note

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 27, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially opened pre-orders and released a new trailer for its upcoming PC and console title Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE. The game will launch worldwide on November 17 on Steam and Xbox PC, with players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive three days of Advanced Access beginning November 14.

Designed for PC and console platforms, Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE features immersive high-quality graphics, strategic combat mechanics, and deep progression systems. Players will take on the role of the main character “Sung Jinwoo” in his monarch form, experiencing co-op battles with up to four players and engaging in dynamic boss fights.

During the pre-order campaign, players can purchase Standard and Deluxe Edition on Steam and Xbox PC. The Deluxe Edition, available at a discounted price, includes the Deluxe Upgrade bundle which features a selection of items including: a Sung Jinwoo-exclusive costume, profile card, facial accessory and hairstyle, and a new pet to enhance the player experience.

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE has also released a new Developer Note detailing the core gameplay features and philosophy behind the game. In the note, the development team emphasizes that Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is a premium title in which Hunters, weapons for Sung Jinwoo and other Hunters, and growth systems are accessible through gameplay. The Developer Note further elaborated on its commitment to crafting a distinct experience, with standalone systems, narrative depth, and controls suited for the PC and console audience.

Fans can learn more about combat through the Developer Note, which highlights tactical depth and responsive controls. Key features include a skill tree, parrying, and the “Monarch’s Awakening” system for customizable playstyles, along with the OVERDRIVE and Chain Smash systems that unlock powerful abilities and dynamic combos.

Cooperative multiplayer content supporting up to four players will offer players even greater strategic opportunities and challenges. The full text of the Developer Note is available on Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE’s official website and Steam Store page.

For more details on Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE, please visit the official website and Steam page and follow the game’s channels on YouTube and Discord. Fans can also add Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE to their wishlist on Xbox.

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.

Upcoming release from Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and Kakehashi Games will launch for PC and PlayStation 5 on September 3rd, despite [gestures at everything]

Tokyo, Japan – August 27, 2025 – Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and publishers Kakehashi Games today announced nothing in particular, confirming that origami-inspired action-adventure platformer Hirogami will maintain its September 3rd launch date for PC and PlayStation 5 as announced back in June. 

After originally announcing September 3rd as their launch date in June’s PlayStation State of Play showcase, Hirogami has also been featured in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase and recently returned from worldwide gaming expo, Gamescom. Following the long-awaited release date announcement for metroidvania Hollow Knight: Silksong from Team Cherry, many studios have announced launch delays out of the September window, but Hirogami won’t fold.

“Today we’re excited to announce nothing at all,” said Kakehashi Games’ Worldwide Publishing Director, Matt Sakuraoka-Gilman. “We have nothing but love, admiration and best wishes for our friends at Team Cherry. And we have respect and understanding for every developer getting out of Silksong’s way. But Hirogami is ready to launch, our community is ready to play it, and we can’t wait to share it with the world!”

Hirogami will launch as planned on September 3rd, 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5. 

(And congratulations to Team Cherry on the surprise launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong!)

About Hirogami
Explore a beautiful origami world as Hiro, a fan-wielding master of the art of folding! Embark on a mystical journey to save your fragile home from ruthless digital invaders as you take on animal forms to traverse the landscape, solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and save the realm.

Wishlist on Steam, or pre-order on the PlayStation Store today.

About Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.

A team of diverse, talented, and enthusiastic people whose mission is to create and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Over the years, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has worked on a variety of iconic game titles such as TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8, ACE COMBAT 7, SOUL CALIBUR VI and Taiko no Tatsujin: VR Festival!. 

About Kakehashi Games

Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between the East and the West. Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more. As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world.

Tokyo, Japan – August 27th, 2025 – SHUEISHA GAMES, the Tokyo-based video games publisher born from the renowned Japanese manga publisher SHUEISHA, today announced the full lineup of playable titles it’s taking to PAX West later this week.

Head to the SHUEISHA GAMES booth (#525) to get hands-on with five exciting new titles, including photography narrative-adventure OPUS: Prism Peak, gem match roguelite ANTHEM#9, extreme FPS roguelooter UNYIELDER, sci-fi survival odyssey ATMOSFAR, and hyperball boss battler BAKUDO. 

Plus, visit the booth for a rockin’ photo opportunity with NSR2, the highly anticipated sequel to musical adventure NO STRAIGHT ROADS.

PLAYABLE TITLES:

OPUS: Prism Peak // PC, Autumn 2025

Publicly playable for the first time in North America, OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative-driven adventure game where you play as a weary photographer who finds himself caught outside reality. Explore an ethereal realm and its ties to the world you left behind, using an old camera to uncover its mysteries and ultimately find your way home.

ANTHEM#9 // PC, 2025

Combine gems to form combos and activate powerful skills in this strategic gem match roguelite. Assume the role of an Anthem#9 agent and craft the perfect deck to tip the scale of battle in your favour in a classic puzzle game that blends rich gameplay with the thrill of deck-building roguelites.

UNYIELDER // PC, 2025

Assemble your Arsenal of Destruction and jump into the cockpit of an all-new demo in this bossrush, roguelooter, movement-FPS. Grow in power as you defeat enemies and overcome spectacular, absurd, and chaotic battles in an infinitely expandable, first-person roguelite.

ATMOSFAR // Steam Early Access, 2026

Publicly playable for the first time in North America, take off for a cosmic aerial odyssey to uncover the fate of humanity’s furthest outpost in this sky-high, sci-fi survival crafting adventure. Scavenge scrap to engineer and upgrade your fleet of flying vessels in a 1-4 player crafting adventure that combines aerial exploration with ground-based expeditions, base-building, resource management, and gear upgrades.

BAKUDO // PC, Coming Soon

Experience the unique combat system of BAKUDO – an ultra-stylish, hyperball boss battler that fuses high‑octane dodgeball mechanics with exhilarating action. Play as a new student enrolling at a prestigious academy devoted to the sport of BAKUDO, facing off against powerful rivals in intense one-on-one battles as you uncover a hidden secret that could threaten the fate of the entire world.

“PAX West is a great opportunity for us to connect with our players, and to give them hands-on experiences with our exciting lineup of games,” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global Marketing Manager at Shueisha Games. “We can’t wait for players to check out what we have to offer, and look forward to seeing them at the show later this week.”

For more info on SHUEISHA GAMES, visit shueisha-games.com.

About Shueisha Games

Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

New gameplay footage shows magical mini-games, creative customization, and cooperative adventures inspired by the global hit streaming series Gabby’s Dollhouse

Los Angeles, Calif. and London, UK (August 27, 2025) – Outright Games, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer and screenshots for DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party – the latest video game for consoles and PC inspired by the globally popular streaming series Gabby’s Dollhouse and the upcoming theatrical release Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, debuting in theaters worldwide on September 26, 2025.

In this colorful and imaginative adventure, fans can join Gabby and Pandy Paws to throw the ultimate party inside the magical dollhouse. The new trailer offers a first look at the party themed fun in store, featuring vibrant environments, customizable characters, local two-player co-op gameplay, and appearances from fan-favorite friends.

As players explore the dollhouse, they’ll gradually unlock new activities and discover new worlds to visit, each packed with unique challenges and delightful surprises – from getting creative in Crafting World with Mama and Baby Box, to dancing on Caturn with DJ Catnip, baking treats with Cakey in Sweet Treat Mountain, and more!

Beyond the main story and quests, players can unlock over 40 mini games scattered throughout the dollhouse. From rhythm challenges and crafting tasks to funfair-style attractions and more, these bite-sized experiences offer something for everyone, adding variety and replayability to the adventure.

“We’re excited to share this playful new look at Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director at Outright Games. “This game is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and friendship – everything that makes the series so special. We can’t wait for families to jump in and create magical memories together this September.”

The gameplay trailer also highlights the game’s accessible controls and rich variety of interactive activities. With its focus on cooperative play, creativity, and inclusive fun for all ages, DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party is shaping up to be a must-play experience for families .

DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party launches September 19, 2025 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

About Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Since the debut of the Gabby’s Dollhouse series in 2021, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends on Netflix. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby’s Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse.

In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar^® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is directed by Ryan Crego (executive producer of Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, I Heart Arlo), who earned a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for his television feature Arlo the Alligator Boy. The film is produced by Steven Schweickart, who has served as a production supervisor or co-producer on some of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest blockbusters including How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods and most recently, Kung Fu Panda 4, which has earned almost $500 million worldwide.

The film is executive produced by Jennifer Twomey and Traci Paige Johnson, based on the Gabby’s Dollhouse series created by them.

In 2024, according to Nielsen, the Gabby’s Dollhouse series was the ninth-most-viewed streaming original series.  Netflix expanded the series to 100 total episodes, and the 11th season debuted on Netflix in February 2025.  

Rooted in a growth mindset, Gabby’s activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The Gabby’s Dollhouse series has been a Top 10 series in 63 countries on Netflix and has become a top preschool brand around the globe, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. 

Additionally, Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and more.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher who specialise in bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games based on beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game and PAW Patrol World with Paramount Game Studios, Bluey: The Videogame with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, Barbie Project Friendship with Mattel, Inc. and Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

Wallop enemies as the hard-hitting Lucas Lee or take them out with speed and precision as Roxie Richter when Scott Pilgrim EX launches next year

MONTREAL (Aug. 27, 2025) – Developer and publisher Tribute Games (MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge), in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today revealed two new playable brawlers hitting the mean streets of Toronto in Scott Pilgrim EX, a retro-style adventure brawler that marks Scott Pilgrim’s first all-new video game in over 15 years. Scott Pilgrim EX’s battle for Toronto will launch on PC and consoles in early 2026. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2640950/Scott_Pilgrim_EX/

Joining Scott Pilgrim EX’s fight against the gangs that have taken over Toronto are two former enemies from the series’ iconic League of Evil Exes, the big brawler Lucas Lee and the tiny terror Roxie Richter, both done up in the unmistakable high-quality retro art style Tribute Games is known for. Lucas takes a break from Hollywood stardom to lay the smack down on any baddies standing in his way, with grappling prowess and a fully-weaponized skateboard (meaning he hits people with it). Roxie meanwhile brings her signature sword-slicing and dicing into the fray as a quick-hitting, speedy half-ninja, with a kit complete with smoke bombs and moves that turn her into a blender on the battlefield.

Watch Roxie and Lucas mop the floor with some of the goons who have laid claim to Toronto in Scott Pilgrim EX via a brand-new character reveal trailer here:

In Scott Pilgrim EX,members of Toronto’s coolest band, Sex Bob-omb, are kidnapped and their instruments stolen as the city is terrorized by demons, vegans and robots. Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers and other unlikely allies including Lucas and Roxie must bash their way across the city, from its streets to its beaches and maybe even back in time to save the band, the city and the world. A total of seven playable fighters will be featured, with Scott and Ramona set to gain more confirmed allies ahead of Scott Pilgrim EX’s release.

Battle it out across a wild, video game warped Toronto with bursting colors and deep-cut Scott Pilgrim references, completing quests while defeating the gangs that rule over different parts of the city. Enemies can be dispatched with each character’s unique, upgradable toolkit, or with different items found in the game’s highly interactable environment, from baseball bats to demonic rods, turnips and more. Featuring a brand-new storyline co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and the team at Tribute Games, as well as all-new music from Scott Pilgrim alumni Anamanaguchi, Scott Pilgrim EX delivers a bold new chapter in the franchise for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Scott Pilgrim EX is expected to launch for PC and consoles in early 2026. Keep up with the latest from Tribute Games and Scott Pilgrim EX at https://linktr.ee/tributegames

About Tribute Games

Tribute Games is a Montreal-based developer and publisher known for crafting genre-defining, pixel-perfect action titles. With hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Mercenary Kings, Flinthook, Panzer Paladin, and the recently announced MARVEL: Cosmic Invasion, Tribute blends nostalgic artistry with modern design to create unforgettable gameplay experiences that feel just like we remember them.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Scott Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim is a genre-defying cult classic that has grown into a beloved multimedia universe. Created by Bryan Lee O’Malley as a six-volume graphic novel series published by Oni Press, the story combines romance, music, and video game-inspired action in a uniquely heartfelt and irreverent way. Its popularity sparked a critically acclaimed film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, directed by Edgar Wright, followed by a  video game adaptation developed by Ubisoft. Most recently, the franchise was reimagined in the Netflix anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, bringing new life to the characters with the original film cast returning. Across each medium, Scott Pilgrim continues to resonate with fans through its bold storytelling, unforgettable characters, and unmistakable punchy style.

A brand new trailer dives into the charming atmosphere of the game and its characters

Seongnam, South Korea — August 27, 2025 | Kakao Games and Pixel Tribe today announced that its upcoming tag team pixel action-RPG Goddess Order will be launching globally on the 24th of September.

Goddess Order is a side-scrolling action RPG with retro inspired 2D pixel graphics, featuring mobile optimized combat action and a “tag team” battle system that allows players to freely switch between three characters during combat. For its global launch, the game will support six languages including Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Spanish, and will offer full Korean and Japanese voice acting.

Watch the Goddess Order Release Date trailer here:

Alongside the launch date announcement, Kakao Games has released a new trailer featuring the game’s main characters, Lisbeth, Jan and Violet. The video showcases their lighthearted conversations as they prepare for battle, delivering a taste of the game’s charming and playful atmosphere.

Global pre-registration for Goddess Order is currently underway on iOS and Android. All pre-registered players will receive exclusive in-game rewards, including the SR knight “Tia”, an exclusive profile frame, and 10 Mana-Imbued Pages. Additional rewards, such as 100,000 Gold and 2,500 Mana Ink, will be granted to players who pre-register via app marketplaces. 

Prior to launch, Kakao Games held a series of media and user demo events, receiving positive feedback on the core content and combat system of Goddess Order. Following its soft launch in select regions including Canada, Singapore and Australia, the game’s overall quality was further refined based on user feedback.

Meanwhile, the company has also begun recruiting global partner creators. Selected creators will receive benefits such as promotional support through official channels and exclusive limited-edition merchandise. Applications can be submitted through the official partner page.

Goddess Order launches on iOS and Android on 24 September 2025. Further information on Goddess Order can be found through the official community channels and brand page. 

About Kakao Games Corp.

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

About PixelTribe Co., Ltd.

PixelTribe Co., Ltd. (CEO: Jeonghyun Bae) is a game development studio founded in 2024 by veteran developers with experience creating Crusaders Quest. The company focuses exclusively on theTag Team Pixel Action RPG Goddess Order. PixelTribe is dedicated to crafting immersive, true-to-form games that combine engaging gameplay with high-quality pixel art, targeting the global market. Starting with the global launch of Goddess Order, PixelTribe aims to continuously deliver premium titles that embody its unique creative vision.