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‘Demonschool’ Delayed Until Nov. 19, 2025

Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), will be postponed to Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

Demonschool was set to launch on Sept. 3, but after much anguished consideration on our part, we’ve made the decision to move the game’s release to Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

With 11 years under our belt as an indie publisher, we at Ysbryd Games are reasonably qualified to say that any point of 2025, on balance, has been or will be as brutal as market conditions can get when it comes to releasing a game. Crueler still, that we should find out with such short notice that Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch just one day after our planned release for Demonschool.

We have to remind ourselves that gaining visibility for Demonschool is our main goal. Thus, the Ysbryd team strongly believes we would not be doing our game any favors by wading into waters we can clearly see are blood red. If the September period is going to be Silksong’s moment, then we need to be elsewhere on the calendar to give Demonschool its own moment to be seen and talked about meaningfully.

We don’t take this decision lightly. Demonschool’s release has been delayed before, and we want to be clear: there are no more delays after this point. We’ve already distributed Steam keys to press as part of a healthy review program, and had every intention to proudly release on Sept 3. We hope fans who anticipated the game will forgive us for one final delay. 

Between now and November, Necrosoft Games and ourselves will continue to pour our time into enhancing and polishing up the game experience. For example, there will be more endings and minigames that the developers originally planned to patch in post-release, rather than leave them on the cutting floor; now it’ll all be part of the game’s release in November. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm for Demonschool. We truly hope you continue to support Necrosoft Games’ labor of love by showing up for Faye and her madcap band of collegiate demon hunters on November 19th!” – Brian Kwek, Ysbryd Games

Demonschool will be available for Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox Series X|S on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, for US$24.99

To stay up to date on Demonschool, check out Ysbryd Games’ and Necrosoft Gamesofficial websites, follow @YsbrydGames on X/Twitter, @NecrosoftGames.com on Bluesky, and join the discussion on Ysbryd Games’ and Necrosoft Games’ Discord servers.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About Necrosoft Games

Necrosoft Games is an Oakland, California-based game developer with members all over the world. Founded by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra alum Brandon Sheffield after he left journalism, the studio now numbers six strong after developing a string of cult indie gems like Gunhouse, Oh, Deer!, and Hyper Gunsport.

REPLACED Gets New Spring Launch Window In Development Update Video

Highly anticipated sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer coming in Spring 2026

Gothenburg, Sweden – August 25th, 2025 – Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful have today unveiled a new release window for their highly-anticipated sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer, REPLACED. The game will be coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2026. The new release window has been revealed as part of a new development update video, where Sad Cat Studios talk through the game’s progress and give fans a look at behind-the-scenes footage showing the game’s evolution over the years.

Wishlist REPLACED on Steam

“We know that our community is incredibly excited to play REPLACED and it’s no secret that it’s taken longer than we initially thought to deliver that to you all – we apologise for that,” said Game Director Yura Zhdanovich. “We’ve always been trying to do what’s right for the project, which in turn, means delivering to you a truly special experience. The good news is that we now are very close to finishing production and REPLACED will be coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2026.”

REPLACED is set in an alternate 1980s America, featuring free-flow action combat and a deep, dystopian story. You play as R.E.A.C.H. – an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will, striving to adjust to human life, in and around Phoenix-City. Outlaws are rife in a society that has sustained lasting damage and taken a turn for the worse, following a catastrophic nuclear event. Everything is ruled by corruption and greed and the ones in power see humans and their organs as nothing more than currency. REPLACED focuses on a single player experience, with a mix of cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat.

Since its eye-catching unveiling, REPLACED has been hailed as one of the most anticipated titles in gaming. The game has captured the imagination of the gaming world with atmospheric trailers and been hailed by those who have gone hands-on with the title, with IGN most recently stating that the game “could be…an all-time indie classic in the same category as Limbo, Braid, Inside, Balatro, etc.”. REPLACED will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2026.

About Sad Cat Studios

Sad Cat Studios was founded in 2018 in Minsk, Belarus, by game developers and entrepreneurs Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay. Yura, with over 8 years of experience as an artist and visual designer in game development companies and startups like MSQRD, joined forces with Igor, who has a strong background in IT and e-commerce, to establish the foundation for the studio’s remarkable journey. Since then, Sad Cat Studios has relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and now operates remotely across Europe.

About Thunderful

Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IPPlanet of LanaViewfinder, LEGO® BricktalesLost In Random and more.

NASCAR 25 REVEALS COVER STARS, INCLUDING 2024/2025 DAYTONA 500 WINNER AND NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS

Join NASCAR icons William Byron, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney on fierce race tracks – alongside the soundtrack reveal!

DAYTONA, Fla.  Aug. 25, 2025 –Befitting of the famous Daytona International Speedway at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 race on Saturday, iRacing Studios and NASCAR unveiled NASCAR 25s cover, featuring superstar drivers William Byron (‘24/’25 Daytona 500 Champion), Christopher Bell (‘25 NASCAR All-Star Race Champion), and Ryan Blaney (‘23 NASCAR Cup Series Champion).

When asked about the honor, Byron said, “It’s really special to be on the cover because it’s one of those moments in your career where you feel like you’ve made it.”

Bell added, “I just remember being a kid and going every single year when the new games would come out, and I’d wait to see who was going to be on the cover. The fact that I’m on the cover is something that I never would have dreamed of in a million years.”

In addition to these driving demons, iRacing Studios is proud to unveil the official NASCAR 25 soundtrack! The tracklist features “Time Bomb” by Whiskey Myers, “Hypnotize” by System of a Down, “Liar” by Jelly Roll, “Burn It Down” by Parker McCollum, and more! Listen to the soundtrack on Spotify.

NASCAR 25 will be released on October 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S – with a PC Steam release to follow. Tag along with iRacing Studios on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch for the latest news, engaging conversations, and more!

About NASCAR 25

NASCAR 25 will feature all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and, appearing along NASCAR series in a standalone title for the first time, the ARCA Menards Series. All four series, along with real drivers from each, will feature extensively in NASCAR 25’s Career Mode, where you’ll customize your own driver and vehicles, manage contracts, money, facility, and staff, and make strategic choices on and off the track that play a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The four series are also playable in other gameplay modes such as quick races, seasons, and online multiplayer.

NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing is bringing their decades of racing expertise – including developers who worked on fan-favorite NASCAR games like NASCAR Racing 2003, NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, and entries from the NASCAR Thunder series – to NASCAR 25 to make the ultimate NASCAR video game experience.

For updates on NASCAR 25 and additional iRacing products, visit www.iracing.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

Heavenly Host Elementary School Beckons; XSEED Games Announces the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack for Nintendo Switch, Releasing in 2025

Switch-exclusive Bundle Containing the Complete “Heavenly Host” Arc Available for Pre-Order Now; Delay Announced for Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion

TORRANCE, Calif. — Aug. 25, 2025 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., announced that they will publish the MAGES.-developed Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack in the Americas, coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch™ system in 2025. The collection of titles includes the entirety of the “Heavenly Host” narrative including the modernized version of the haunting first adventure, Corpse Party (2021); the twisted sequel, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows; as well as the western console debuts of Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash and Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the chilling conclusion to the Heavenly Host saga. The Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack is a celebration of what makes the Corpse Party series so memorable, filled with blood-curdling chills, nightmarish bad ends, and twisted narratives of desperate survival.

A standard physical edition is available for pre-order now exclusively via Amazon for an MSRP of $49.99. While digital editions of Corpse Party (2021) and Corpse Party: Blood Drive are currently available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, additional details on the digital availability of Corpse Party: Book of Shadows and Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash will be provided at a later date.

Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Key Features

  • Four Terrifying Tales, One Complete Package: Play through the entirety of the “Heavenly Host” saga and experience four terrifying tales of intertwined fates in one convenient package.
  • Extreme Japanese Horror: Explore the halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in a riveting mystery full of vengeful spirits, psychological horrors, and shocking secrets. The visual novel storytelling unfolds in the original Japanese voiceover with English subtitles.
  • New for Nintendo Switch: Book of Shadows and Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash will both be available on Nintendo Switch for the first time!
  • High-Definition Scares: Each title has been optimized for high-definition audio and video, making this collection great for first-time players, and a startling new way to play for longtime fans.

Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion remains in active development at MAGES. and is now expected to release globally in 2026. The development team is using the additional time to ensure that the next installment, introducing significant changes in perspective to enhance the immersive horror, lives up to the Corpse Party legacy and delivers the biggest frights yet. What’s more, the added time will also allow for the inclusion of a new PlayStation®5 version of the game to be released alongside the previously announced releases planned for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam. The dedicated Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion development team remains focused on the title while the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack was developed by a separate team.

About Corpse Party (2021)

A friendship ritual gone awry transports high school student Ayumi Shinozaki and her friends to an alternate reality version of a tragedy-stricken institution that stood on the site of their own school long ago. As the vengeful spirits of elementary school students threaten their lives and their sanity, their only hope of survival–much less escape–is to uncover the chilling details surrounding the murders of those trapped before them.

About Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows builds upon the events of the first game, exploring or re-exploring past incidents, characters, and points of view, and allowing the player to escape many of the deaths that occurred previously, thus steering them toward all-new (albeit not necessarily better) outcomes.

About Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash

A (surprisingly) canonical “midquel” to Corpse Party and Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, taking place sometime during the course of those games, Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash recounts the bizarre events of vengeful ghost girl Sachiko Shinozaki’s one-of-a-kind birthday party held in the otherworldly school where so many lives have been lost in previous games: Heavenly Host Elementary. Surviving to the end will require thinking like Sachiko and making the choices that will please her the most…but with the fewest casualties.

About Corpse Party: Blood Drive

Set two months after Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, Corpse Party: Blood Drive is the definitive conclusion to the long-running Heavenly Host story arc. Featuring dynamic lighting, detailed environments, and new gameplay systems, this is a Japanese horror experience not to be missed!

Developed by MAGES. and published on Nintendo Switch™ in the Americas by XSEED Games, and in Europe by Marvelous Europe, Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack will be released in 2025. For more information about the title, visit the official website at https://www.corpsepartyseries.com/.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.marvelous-usa.com.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., and publishes third-party video games on PC and consoles in North America. Formed in 2004 by a small group of industry veterans, XSEED Games’ diverse portfolio includes past breakout indie hits such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Potionomics, along with upcoming titles Moonlight Peaks and The Big Catch. Additionally, it has built a reputation for bringing high-quality Japanese IPs to North America such as Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Corpse Party, and Ys, and remains ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.

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FIFA launches host city tender for FIFAe Festival, a new and pioneering digital football event

  • FIFAe Festival will be an integral part of the FIFAe ecosystem for the coming years, blurring the boundaries between football, gaming and entertainment
  • Unique opportunity for prospective host cities and Member Associations, with tender process open until 31 October 2025
  • Multi-game event will attract players, fans and stakeholders from the entire football, esports and gaming community

FIFA is launching a new global experience with the FIFAe Festival, kicking off next year. This event will place host cities at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment spaces – where football, esports, gaming and youth culture come together. With multiple games in play, the event opens the doors for fans and newcomers alike to dive into the world of digital football.

In line with Goal 3 of FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027, part of which centres on engaging more young people through football, the FIFAe Festival represents a unique opportunity for prospective host cities and Member Associations. With the tender process now officially open, FIFA invites pioneering cities to become founding destinations of a landmark event that will shape digital football’s future.

The FIFAe Festival will take esports beyond the competition arena, turning it into a vibrant global celebration. By blending gaming experiences, live music, creator showcases, career opportunities and industry engagement, the event aims to become the ultimate community hub for the entire digital football scene. Complementing the elite, competition-focused FIFAe Finals, the FIFAe Festival opens the door to a wider audience, helping to grow and diversify the ecosystem.

Prospective host cities can express their interest in staging the first-ever FIFAe Festival next year or the editions in 2027 and 2028 by emailing [email protected]. The tender process will conclude on 31 October 2025, while the deadline to express an interest is 12 September.

Commercial brands interested in partnering with FIFA for the FIFAe Festival and reaching a passionate, global audience are invited to explore opportunities by contacting [email protected]. This unique initiative offers brand exposure at the forefront of football, esports and digital innovation and a chance to connect with a vibrant, digital-first community of over six million fans across the globe.

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION FRANCHISE ANNOUNCES NEW CONTENT FOR THE DIVISION 2 AND UPDATES ON THE DIVISION RESURGENCE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 25 August, 2025 —In a series of panels at Gamescom over the weekend, new updates to The Division Franchise were announced including new and upcoming content for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 as well as updates on development for The Division Resurgence

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2- 

  • New Season, The Pact– The next season kicks off Tuesday, 10 September. In The Pact, enemy factions True Sons, Outcasts and Hyenas have banded together, and players must uncover their motivation. With The Pact comes a new open-world activity, Retaliation. With Retaliation players will have access to an additional layer of progression through upgradeable modifiers. With the main themes of the Season being territory control and factions, The Pact introduces the new global modifier, “Divide and Conquer.”  
  • The Division 2: Survivors– This new experience is currently in development and brings a survival extraction experience to The Division 2. Much more than a remake of the Survival mode from the first game, we will continue to provide updates as we further develop and test The Division 2: Survivors.  

The Division Resurgence– 

  • Players will step back into New York in this mobile title. Offering the same gameplay experience as The Division titles, Resurgence has been adapted to mobile playstyles and length of play including fully customisable controls as well as controller compatibility.  
  • Playtests will be starting back up in September with more opportunities to play the game early to follow. 
  • Players can sign up for future playtest information here:  https://thedivisionresurgence.com/  

You can find more information on these announcements here:  

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Horror Adventure Game Bye Sweet Carole Sets October 9 Release Date

SYDNEY, 25th August 2025 – Maximum Entertainment and Italian developer Little Sewing Machine, in collaboration with Meangrip Studios, are excited to announce that Bye Sweet Carole, the highly anticipated horror game inspired by classic animation movies, will launch across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC on October 9, 2025.

Created by renowned game designer Chris Darril (Remothered series), Bye Sweet Carole invites players into a beautifully twisted world where horror and fantasy collide. Step into the role of Lana Benton, a brave young girl determined to uncover the chilling truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Carole, from the eerie Bunny Hall orphanage.

View the new trailer that offers a sneak peek at new chapters, terrifying enemies, and the evolving bond between Lana and Carole:

Also revealed is exclusive content included in the upcoming physical editions on PS5 and Nintendo Switch*, including:

  • Reversible Coversheet with alternate artwork
  • Digital Original Soundtrack (27 tracks)
  • Digital Artbook with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements

Encounter a vibrant cast of characters, from your loyal friend, Mr. Baesie, to the malevolent owl, Velenia, to the terrifying Mr. Kyn, and ravenous colonies of tar bunnies. Immerse yourself in a hand-drawn universe brought to life in this dark and fantastical world. Bye Sweet Carole launches October 9, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC.

*Physical editions release 10th October 2025 for Australia & New Zealand.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Little Sewing Machine

Founded by acclaimed artist and director Chris Darril, creator of the “Remothered” series, Little Sewing Machine is a new media development company: video games, cinema, and animation, currently working on “Bye Sweet Carole”, blending the first case a horrific adventure and a traditional animation inspired by classic Disney. Today with more than twenty internal and external collaborators, including veterans from the gaming and animation industries, Little Sewing Machine is a company made up of artists who “sew” arts for art’s sake.
More information on: https://littlesewingmachine.com/

MangaGamer announces two new licenses and limited edition Umineko merchandise!

NEW YORK – August 23rd, 2025 – As Funbag Fantasy 4 makes its way to steam, the fifth installment of Waffle’s popular adult fantasy series, Funbag Fantasy 5, is coming to English-speaking audiences! Enjoy a refreshing success story in which an underdog prince seizes both the throne and some busty beauties!

The protagonist, Leen, is the third prince of the Kingdom of Regalia. Though he is a legitimate prince, he has been excluded from the royal succession race because of his mother’s origins.

Upon turning twenty, he gets dispatched as an earl to the remote province of Boronde. While traveling to his new domain, Leen encounters a female magician who lost her donkey and was stranded. Leen gives her his horse. In return, the female magician presents him with a “magic lamp.”

She said it was something to use when feeling lonely… but rather than a wish-granting lamp, it turned out to be a convenient item that summons the succubi, who are famous as dancers.

Key Features:

  • Five lovely (and busty!) heroines to choose from!
  • Enthralling fantasy adventure story written by Kagami Hiroyuki, the creator of the Funbag series!

The one who appeared when summoned by the magic lamp was a succubus girl named Belbel. This encounter with Belbel would set Prince Leen’s destiny into dramatic motion…

MangaGamer has also licensed the follow-up to MOONSTONE’s Welcome to a Sexy, Open World!, Welcome to a Sexy Underworld, for release in English! 

Seiya had successfully impregnated all seven of his wives.
With that, his destined mission was supposed to be over.

However, Laurentide had another legend passed down through the ages in secret.

—When the heroes of light are born, so too will the princes of darkness—

And that seed shall come from Seiya as well.

Even though Seiya wanted to shout, “Again?!” he still wants to enjoy sex too.
Besides, becoming the father to both the heroes of light and the princes of darkness would mean becoming someone that surpasses any of the world’s rulers. 

And so…

Guided by the legends, several beautiful women from the undiscovered realm of the “Underworld” have gathered around Seiya seeking his seed. Some harbor dangerous ambitions. Others just crave sex with Seiya.

And so once again, Seiya will spend his days getting milked by beautiful women…

Key Features:

Now available for pre-order, from MangaGamer and 07th Expansion: a limited edition Umineko: When They Cry music box featuring the fan-favorite song worldendominator! This limited edition piece was designed with great care under the supervision of Ryukishi07 and zts and will only be available in limited quantities. Production is limited and will only be available through pre-order. Pre-orders are open from now until September 25th.

Key Features:

  • Stunning wood construction with space for jewelery or other small items.
  • Designed under the supervision of Ryukishi07 and zts.
  • Features a music box arrangement of fan-favorite song, worldenddominator.

For more information on Funbag Fantasy 5, Welcome to a Sexy, Underworld!, and other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join the discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on BlueskyTwitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Gameplay

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After over two decades Shantae has dusted off an old adventure that has finally made it to the light of day as we dance through the danger and take on Risky Boots’ nefarious plan to twist the land, quite literally, to her schemes in WayForward’s Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Gameplay

Imagine a lost chapter of the Shantae saga, buried for over two decades, finally unearthed and polished for modern systems. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution takes place between the original Shantae (2002) and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (2010). In this restored Game Boy Advance sequel, Shantae must thwart Risky Boots’ scheme to rotate and rearrange entire landmasses using the Tremor Engine. As the half-genie hero, you’ll unleash her signature hair-whip, belly-dance into six creature transformations (monkey, elephant, crab, spider, harpy, and mermaid), and navigate mind-bending mix-and-match multilayered levels—switching between foreground and background to solve puzzles and outmaneuver enemies.

This modern port by WayForward brings vibrant visuals, high-def portraits, updated menus, and a deluxe edition packed with exclusive outfitting (Relic Hunter, High Voltage, Sizzle Armor) that also enhance specific attacks. It also introduces a brand-new four-player local Battle Mode, letting friends compete across Shantae’s iconic world—a first for the series. The long-lost adventure finally launches digitally across platforms on August 19, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows (Steam), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: WayForward
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: August 19, 2025
Price: $24.99 (Standard Digital); $34.99 (Digital Deluxe Edition)

Available here – https://wayforward.com/games/shantae-advance-risky-revolution

Summary:

Recommended – “Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution delivers a vibrant blast from the past with endearing characters, colorful visuals, and the type of impressive gameplay that fans will adore.”

Check out our review for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution here!

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NETMARBLE ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 4 GLOBAL LAUNCH DATE FOR ITS NEW AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK

LOS ANGELES AUGUST 22, 2025 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, today announced that THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK will officially launch worldwide on September 4. Based on SNK’s legendary The King of Fighters IP, the game has already drawn strong anticipation from fans around the globe, with more than 1.5 million pre-registered players to date. 

Pre-registration is still open via the official website, Google Play, and Apple App Store, allowing those who have pre-registered to become the first to experience the game upon the official launch. In addition, users will receive generous rewards including up to 3,000 Summon Tickets and the Unique-grade fighter Vice simply by playing the game. Additionally, the first summon is guaranteed to offer one of eight popular Legendary-grade fighters that allows players to begin their adventure with a powerful ally. 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK has already gained strong momentum through its Early Access in Canada, Indonesia, and the Philippines, which begin in May. The game received favorable reviews from players for its faithful adaptation of The King of Fighters franchise, charming retro pixel visuals, and accessible gameplay that appeals to both longtime fans and new players.

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

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube channel. 

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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