The most epic installment of the franchise to date!

TOKYO – August 28th, 2025 – MangaGamer will be releasing the fourth installment of Waffle’s Funbag Fantasy franchise, Funbag Fantasy 4 – Brother Astor, on the MangaGamer store and Steam on September 25th! Those who pre-order the title can save 10%. 

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The most epic installment of the franchise to date, Funbag Fantasy 4 -Brother Astor- is set in an alternative 13th century, 400 years earlier than the events of the first game.

This world, modeled after Eastern Europe, sets the stage for a story that takes place in the Kingdom of Litovia. Its protagonist is a follower of the Church of the Eastern Rood, a religion kindred to the Church of the Holy Rood from previous titles.

Key Features:

• Five busty heroines to choose from!
• An epic prequel to the original Funbag Fantasy written by series creator Kagami Hiroyuki!

Medieval society was divided into three orders: the men of prayer, the men of war, and the men of the plow.

The Kingdom of Litovia, located in East-Central Eurodia, was bordered by two powers: the northerly Kingdom of Armekia, and the Confederation of Minotaur Tribes in the Labyrinth Forest, both of which put great pressure on Litovia.

As the humans began clearing land for civilization, raids and pillages by the minotaurs increased. The Kingdom of Litovia attempted to subjugate the minotaurs with force, but suffered a great defeat… and despite efforts at reconciliation, raids and pillages continued.

The Litovians also proposed an alliance against the minotaurs with its northern neighbor, the Kingdom of Armekia, but the answer that came back was an overbearing one.

”We’ll help you if the queen of Litovia becomes my wife.”

Such a marriage would mean that the nation of Litovia would have to collectively convert from the Church of the Eastern Rood to the Church of the Holy Rood. The Litovians could not accept this.

Moreover, due to the minotaur raids, Litovian military strength in its border regions was greatly reduced, forcing the queen of Litovia to make a painful choice as to whether to tax her subjects to the bone and buy peace with money… or to reinforce the border garrisons, despite the lack of available manpower. Therefore, she turned to a last and most desperate resort, ordering the monasteries near the border to organize their own garrisons to defend themselves.

One of the monasteries that received this order was called Berensch, and among the monks who lived there was our protagonist, Astor.

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Introducing 5-Star Resonators Augusta and Iuno, New Location, Events, Optimizations and More!

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – AUGUST 28, 2025 – Kuro Games released a new update titled By Sun’s Scourge By Moon’s Revelation for its award-winning, story-rich, open-world action role playing game Wuthering Waves. The update titled By Sun’s Scourge By Moon’s Revelation features two new 5-Star resonators, a new location, a variety of events and bundles as well as game optimizations and improvements.
 
The By Sun’s Scourge By Moon’s Revelation update introduces new Resonators Augusta (who represents the sun) and Iuno (representing the moon), the Sanguis Plateaus location, main quests and new events.
 
Wuthering Waves Version 2.6 Update Features:

• Maintenance Time & Compensation Details
  • Maintenance Time: 8/28/2025 04:00 through 8/28/2025 11:00 (UTC+8)
  • Maintenance Compensation: Astrite x300, Crystal Solventx2
  • Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 8/28/2025 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update. In the event that the maintenance is extended, the dev team will issue a follow-up notice and adjust the compensation accordingly.
  • Bug Fixes Compensation: Astrite x300
  • Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the mail feature before 8/28/2025 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update.
• Gifts of the Moon Roamer
  • Log in during the event period to claim rewards.
  • Rewards: Radiant Tide x10, Forging Tide x10
  • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 8
  • Duration: 9/17/2025 (10:00) through 10/8/2025 (server time)
• New Resonators
  • 5-Star Resonator: Augusta (Electro/Broadblade)
    • Ephor of Septimont. The undying sun eternally ablaze, and a banner under which defeat does not exist. She comes. She sees. She conquers. With blade held high, she awaits the next challenger or the fate that claims it cannot be defied.
    • Combat Roles: Main Damage Dealer, Heavy Attack DMG, DMG Amplification (Obtainable through the Eternal Radiance of the Crown) featured resonator convene.
  • 5-Star Resonator: Iuno (Aero/Gauntlets)
    • She is favored by fate under one name, and swept away by it in another. Yet never once has she been defeated, nor has she ever yielded. Now witness the defiant Priestess. Witness what keeps her striding forward, never to look back. Witness how she walks the intricate web of destiny and becomes the only answer.
    • Combat Roles: Support and Healer, Concerto Efficiency, Resonance Liberation DMG, Heavy Attack DMG Amplification (Obtainable through the Across Time’s Waxes and Wanes) featured resonator convene.
• New Weapons
  • 5-Star Weapon: Thunderflare Dominion (Broadblade)
    • Thunder shall purge her pain and weakness. From the crucible of blood and sand, the Sun rises. Not dimmed by dust, but ablaze in her full radiance.
    • Obtainable through the Absolute Pulsation – Thunderflare Dominion Featured Weapon Convene
  • 5-Star Weapon: Moongazer’s Sigil (Gauntlets)
    • By what means do all things endure? By light and heat, by matter and word, by the mechanics of converging chances, by the soft dissolution into silence, by a moment that mimics the eternal… All things rise and fall in endless rhythm, each bearing its meaning. As for hers, it lies here within her grasp.
    • Obtainable through the Absolute Pulsation – Moongazer’s Sigil Featured Weapon Convene
  • Hunter’s Grown Series (4-Star): Aureate Zenith (Broadblade), Feather Edge (Sword), Solar Flame (Pistols), Aether Strike (Gauntlets), Radiant Dawn (Rectifier).
    • The engravings draw inspiration from Griffexes – natural-born hunters and the first allies Septimontians found in this land. Their bond needs no words, radiant and pure, like blazing sun that watches over all.
    • To obtain a 4-Star Hunter’s Growl weapon, purchase and unlock the Insider Channel or Connoisseur Channel of the Pioneer Podcast to obtain a Pioneer Podcast Supply Pack, and open the Pack to claim one Hunter’s Growl weapon of your choice.
• New Area
  • Sanguis Plateaus: The Sanguis Plateaus serve as both Septimontians’ hunting grounds and the first line of defense against the Dark Tide. On these magnificent yet bleak highlands, the Blightcloud hovering above stirs relentlessly.
  • Here power and glory reach their peak, then give way to bloodshed and death. Reach the location during Main Quest Chapter II Act VIII “By Sun’s Burning Hand.”
• New Echoes
  • Corrosaurus, False Sovereign, Lady of the Sea, Nightmare: Gulpuff, Nightmare: Chirpuff, Nightmare: Cyan-Featheed Heron, Nightmare: Violet-Featheed Heron, Nightmare: Aero Predator, Nightmare: Electro Predator.
  • New Nightmare Purification Challenges: Tideline Verge Nightmare Nest, The Wastelands Nightmare Nest.
    • A set number of Nightmare Tacet Discords are available daily. Defeat them to claim the corresponding Echoes without spending Waveplates.
• New Sonata Effects: Crown of Valor, Law of Harmony
  • Crown of Valor (3pcs Set): Upon gaining a Shield, increase the Resonator’s ATK by 6% and Crit. DMG by 4% for 4s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s and stacks up to 5 times.
  • Law of Harmony (3pcs Set): Casting Echo Skill grants 30% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus to the caster for 4s. Additionally, all Resonators in the team gain 4% Echo Skill DMG Bonus for 30s, stacking up to 4 times. Echoes of the same name can only trigger this effect once. The record of Echo triggering this effect is cleared along with this effect. At 4 stacks, casting Echo Skill again resets the duration of this effect.
• New Stories
  • Main Quest – Chapter II Act VII: By Sun’s Burning Hand
    • As the High Tide draws near, a lurking calamity stirs, with its gaze fixed upon the borders of Septimont. Ephor Augusta invites you to the Sanguis Plateaus for a fateful hunt, the one that may decide the realm’s survival. To recover the lost relic of Sentinel Imperator and halt the Dark Tide before it devours Rinascita once more, you and the Gladiators of Septimont set out for the expedition.
    • Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.6 update
    • Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II VII “Dreamcatchers in the Secret Garden”
  • Main Quest Chapter II Act IX: By Moon’s Fated Light
    • With the Sovereign slain, you attend the victory ceremony by invitation of Ceremonial Officer Bruno. The celebration honors the new Hero of Heroes and those who stood by their side amidst the cracking bonfire and joyous cheers of the crowd…Now that the countless petals are to be thrown into the sky to become the rain of glory and triumph, you might finally reunite with the girl you have never forgotten in a way even beyond fate’s grasp.
    • Duration: Permanently available after 9/17/2025 10:00 (server time)
    • Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act VIII “By Sun’s Burning Hand.”
• New Events & Gameplay Features
  • Special Events:
    • Sanguis Plateaus: Area Events – Participate in Area Exploration Event “Hunt of Ash and Steel” to explore the area and win rewards.
    • Participate in Featured Exploration Event “Sanguis Plateaus Travel Atlas” to increase Exploration Progress for the new location and win Astrites and Premium Tuners.
    • Participate in Photo Collection Event “Prints of Plateaus” to capture beautiful moments in the Sanguis Plateaus.
    • Duration: Version 2.6 update – 10/8/2025 03:59 (server time)
  • Tidal Defense Simulator Tacet Discord Tower Defense Event:
    • The agents of the Black Shores have long been the first to respond in times of crisis. To lower the risks they face in fighting the TDs, the Black Shores has developed.
• Adjustments and Optimizations
  • Resonators & Weapons:
    • Optimized the display of some Resonators’ icons during combat. 
  • Enemies & Echoes:
    • Optimized the special effects used to indicate the triggering of an enemy’s Immobilization during combat.
    • Optimized the visual effects associated with the disappearance of a defeated enemy.
  • Features:
    • Gallery
    • Added a new category: Weapons
    • Access the page via Terminal > Gallery > Weapons
    • The Weapons page displays information about weapons and weapon projections.
  • Flight
    • Optimized the functionality of Utility: Flight
    • Made Utility: Flight available in Jinzhou and the Black Shores. After Version 2.6goes live participate in Windrider Project and complete the Flight tutorials to unlock Utility: Flight in Jinzhou and the Black Shores.
    • NOTE: Within the two regions, Utility: Flight is temporarily unavailable in certain areas near water surfaces or the map border; Utility: Flight will be switched to Utility Glide in these areas.
    • Adjusted the way Utility: Flight can be activated. Use Utility: Flight to leap into the air and start flying.
    • Adjusted the border connections between the regions of Beohr Waters and Septimont on the Map.
  • Map
    • Optimized the functionality of the Map
    • Added the tracking feature for mineral collection spots. On the Backpack or Synthesis page, press the icon of a Crafting Material and select “Collection Spots” to jump to the Map and start tracking.
    • Added the tracking feature for specific Exploration Progress quests in Jinzhou, including Viewpoints, Blobflies, and Frostbugs
    • Increased the detection range of the Lootmapper, making it easy to detect Supply Chests and Tidal Heritage.
  • Reward Claiming
    • Optimized the reward claiming mechanics
    • Added one-click collection. Click any “Claim” button on the reward page to claim all available rewards on that page.
    • This feature is available for Guidebook, Data Bank, and most events / gameplay features.
  • Challenges, Puzzles & Events
    • Whimpering Wastes Adjustments
    • Added Record Sync. For details on how Record Sync works, please refer to the in-game Whimpering Wastes page.
    • Replaced the Burning Waves system with the Ember system. Build up Ember during combat in Respawning Waters: Chasm and Respawning Waters: Torrents. When the Ember gauge is full, you’ll enter the powerful Burning Waves state.
    • Added a button that allows you to switch teams on the setup page.
    • Adjusted the displayed content of the event page for Whimpering Wastes. It now displays your progress made in the current cycles of Respawning Waters: Chasm and Respawning Waters: Torrents.
  • Tower of Adversity
    • Added Record Sync. For details on how Record Sync works, please refer to the in-game “Tower of Adversity” page.
    • Added Floor 3 and Floor 4 to Hazard Zone: Hazard Tower. Achieve the challenge goals and obtain full Crests to additionally win Astrite x100, Shell Credit x100000, Hazard Record x240.
    • Adjusted the unlock condition for the Overdrive Zone. Clear the Stable Zone and Experiment Zone to unlock, without the need to clear the Hazard Zone.
  • Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways
    • Added new Metaphors
    • Added Memory Zone 14: Sub-Memory Zone, accessible after completing Zone 13. Enemies in the Sub-Memory Zone have very high HP. Clearing the Sub-Memory Zones grants additional Illusive Points.
    • Updated some existing Metaphors.
    • Lucid Dream has been changed to Divined Dream. When Dreamscape Energy is full, the Divined Dream state can be activated manually. In the Divined Dream state, the effects of certain Metaphors will be enhanced, granting powerful buffs to the team.
    • Adjusted the displayed content on the event page for “Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways” to include the current Dreamscape Aid Effects.
    • Adjusted the lineup page. Resonators with Point Bonuses in the team will be highlighted.
    • The above-mentioned adjustments to Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways will be available in the new cycle of the event, on 9/1/2025 at 04:00 (server time).
  • Controls: Keyboard and Mouse
    • Added keyboard shortcuts across various screens. For instance, for the “Tap to land in Solaris-3” title screen, the popup that appears upon upgrading a Resonator, acquiring an item, and obtaining Lunite Subscription rewards, you can now use the space key to proceed instead of clicking the blank area.
  • Controller: Added adaptive triggers for DualSense® and DualSense Edge™ controllers. For now, this feature is available only when using Hoverdroid: Shooter in the Tidal Defense Simulator: Tacet Discord Tower Defense Event.
  • UI:
    • Adjusted the rules by which certain entries are highlighted on the Echo recommendation page.
    • Adjusted the displayed content of the Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain page. It now displays the new enemy available in the current cycle and the corresponding progress.
    • Adjusted Ascendant Aces. You can restart an Ascendant Aces challenge via the popup that appears upon its completion.
    • Adjusted Ascendant Aces. A Trial Resonator’s Combat Roles are shown on the page that displays the details of the Resonator.
  • Additional Optimizations: include graphics and performance, audio optimizations and along with many others.

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Steam and compatible with Steam Deck.  

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.

Join the KISS Army for new tanks, legendary music, and an all-new event mode

August 28, 2025 — Metal Fest roars back into World of Tanks Modern Armor, and this year the spotlight is on the ultimate rock icons: KISS! The trailblazing performers bring their unmistakable rock sound and rebellious spirit to the game’s third annual Metal Fest, which kicks off today and runs through September 15. The in-game music event delivers an electrifying KISS-themed experience. Players can take on two thrilling challenges loaded with exclusive KISS-inspired rewards, try an all-new PvE mode on a specially designed map, enjoy daily gifts, and more.

<<Watch the Brand-New KISS x World of Tanks Modern Armor Trailer, Exclusively for Metal Fest 2025!>>

This year, Metal Fest rolls out four one-of-a-kind Premium tanks, each inspired by a classic KISS character: The Demon, The Starchild, The Spaceman, and The Catman. These machines bring pure KISS energy to the battlefield. The Demon wields a hellish flamethrower, The Starchild unloads fast-and-furious damage with a three-round autoloader, The Spaceman blasts in with rocket boosters to “fly” across the battlefield, and The Catman’s guns scratch and claw through enemies with lightning speed. As an encore, each KISS Premium tank will blast “Rock and Roll All Nite” when players select it in the garage.

“Metal Fest in World of Tanks Modern Armor is pure rock ’n’ roll mayhem,” said Gene Simmons, founding member of KISS. “We’re bringing fire, power, and pure adrenaline. When KISS shows up, you know it’s going to be epic.”

The KISS experience goes full throttle, way beyond the tanks. All four KISS personas come alive as fully animated 3D Hero Commanders, complete with custom voiceover. Gene Simmons powers The Demon, while Paul Stanley brings The Starchild to life. Players can also set up their favorite tanks and customizable garages with 2D Standard Commanders representing the band members as well as their fans, Emblems, Inscriptions, and themed Garage Gear, cranking up the energy around every match.

As Andy Dorizas, Art Director for World of Tanks Modern Armor, explains “All the designs for the Commanders were a group effort with a lot of input from KISS. It was my idea to give The Demon wings—something over the top that captured Gene’s persona while nodding to his iconic style. KISS pushed us to fully embrace the fantastical elements of each character. This is KISS reimagined for commanding tanks, each with a look unlike anything seen before.”

For the first time in its three-year history, Metal Fest is introducing an all-new “Rush the Stage” mode on a map designed especially for this event. The mode will run for two weeks, with players charging into battle in World War II tanks during the first week and Cold War tanks during the second. The objective is to capture three bases and destroy enemy tanks to earn points—the first team to reach 1,000 points wins and takes home great prizes! For those who prefer to play solo, a dedicated Personal Challenge will be available, offering a variety of exclusive KISS-branded rewards and discounts.

Players can also enjoy the 14 days of the Rock ‘n’ Rewards campaign and log in daily for a free gift from KISS.

For more information about the event, please visit: https://modernarmor.worldoftanks.com/cms/seasons/metal-fest-2025

 About Wargaming  

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Kyiv, and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz. 

Official website: https://wargaming.com/en/.

About World of Tanks Modern Armor

World of Tanks Modern Armor is the premier free-to-play MMO that puts you at the center of action-packed PvP and PvE tank battles. Command over 1,000 authentic tanks, from WWII’s iconic Sherman to the Cold War’s M1 Abrams. Download for free on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S and join tankers around the world in our theater of war! 

Official website: https://modernarmor.worldoftanks.com/

Calling all adventurers! For one night only on Wednesday, October 8, Bethesda APAC invites fans to visit ACMI and celebrate the world of The Elder Scrolls Online, Bethesda’s award-winning online MMORPG. Player Night: The Elder Scrolls Online will offer fans exclusive afterhours access to the Game Worlds exhibition at ACMI. Here they will be able to explore how the universe of Tamriel was created with the local community, creators, and ZeniMax Online Studio’s Rich Lambert. 

ACMI’s Lightwell Space will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind experience for Elder Scrolls Online fans in addition to after-hours access to the Game Worlds exhibition. Fans can participate in a wide range of activities, including interactive experiences and themed activities to enjoy throughout the night, striking photo opportunities, immersive theming, and fan favourite ESO music. 

The universe of Tamriel has been an influential part of many gamers lives for over 30 years, offering a diverse continent full of adventure, intrigue, and stories. Hear from Studio Game Director Rich Lambert as he takes fans behind the scenes of bringing that history together in one game, offering unique insight into the creation and development of The Elder Scrolls Online. 

“I’m so excited to join the Australian community in celebrating ESO in Melbourne this October,” said Rich Lambert, Studio Game Director at ZeniMax Online Studios. “It’s wonderful to have the world of Tamriel featured in an exhibition like this and the opportunity we have to share the creativity and passion the development team has poured into this world.”

Player Night: The Elder Scrolls Online will take place on October 8, 2025, from 7pm to 10:30pm. Tickets to join Bethesda and the local community will be available through the ACMI website here starting today for $59. Tickets are limited, and bookings are required.

The Elder Scrolls Online is part of ACMI’s Game Worlds exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, running from September 18, 2025, to February 8, 2026. More information on ACMI Game Worlds can be found here. Keep up to date on Bethesda ANZ social media channels X, Instagram, and Facebook.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Play psychic super spy, settle in with a cosy farming sim and reshape the world with a photo with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for September. Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder will be available to PlayStation Plus members from September 2.

Let’s take a closer look at the games. 

Psychonauts 2 | PS4

Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realised his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organisation known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping – and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters. Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customisable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain.

Stardew Valley | PS4

You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community centre, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Viewfinder | PS4, PS5

Use an instant camera to challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world. View the world through a new lens in this charming and unique first-person puzzle adventure. Reshape a wealth of stunning environments through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Bring photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncover the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colourful world.

Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for August to your library

PlayStation Plus members have until September 1 to add Lies of P, Day Z and My Hero One’s Justice 2 to their game library.

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

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.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K26 is rated M in Australia and New Zealand.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K26 news.

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

*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.