STOCKHOLM – August 19, 2025 – During Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, Swedish indie game publisher Raw Fury and UK-based developer Lunar Software announced that their highly anticipated atmospheric sci-fi horror game, ROUTINE, will launch in late 2025 on Steam and for Xbox platforms as a day one Game Pass title. Those unafraid of exploring what lurks beyond in the unknown can wishlist the game now on Steam and Xbox.

ROUTINE is a first-person sci-fi horror game set on an abandoned lunar base where players explore and investigate their surroundings as they survive against unknown threats.

Set in a retro-analogue future inspired by 80s technology, ROUTINE tasks players with exploring the lunar base in search of answers as to why the base has gone quiet, putting them face to face with an enemy who is certain that they are the main threat. But the discoveries they make will only lead to deeper unknowns.

Key features in ROUTINE include:

• Investigate a retro-analogue future – Roam through contrasting sectors of the Lunar station, from abandoned malls to deteriorating living quarters.
• Immersive design and gameplay – Full body awareness, diegetic audio, and a minimal UI create a gripping and atmospheric experience.
• Explore using tools – The Cosmonaut Assistance Tool (C.A.T.) is vital, and players must use it to access critical terminals, navigate the environment and identify clues.
• Survive the unknown – Run, hide, or attempt to defend against threats, using the C.A.T. as a last resort.

Follow along for updates on Raw Fury’s official website here and X page here, as well as Lunar Software’s X page here.

About Lunar Software

Lunar Software was founded in 2010 and is an independent games developer made up of three people, based in the northwest of the UK. Lunar Software is currently working on its first title, ROUTINE

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is an indie (un)publisher dedicated to connecting games with players by creating unforgettable experiences. With over 50 games published, including the Kingdom series, Blue Prince, Cassette Beasts, Norco, and Sable, Raw Fury has been consistently recognised as a top 10 publisher in Metacritic’s annual rankings. With an unwavering commitment to being the best partner for indie developers, Raw Fury continues to champion unique games and bring exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

Attention, Shopkeepers! Shop Titans, the free-to-play Tycoon Simulation/Light Adventure RPG game from Kabam, has released its 20.2 Game Update, which introduces a new champion, all-new themed content, quests, and more!

August’s update promisssses exciting in-game content for Shopkeepers, including the release of the game’s first new Champion in over two years, Malady the Medusa!Players can also look forward to a themed content pass and mega pack, in addition to all-new blueprints and decorations. Check out the latest “Titan Talk” video breakdown below.

Game Update 20.2 content includes…

• New Champion Malady the Medusa

• Shop Titans’ newest Champion is here! A monster from the Chronos Ruins, Malady has been living alone, feared by all due to her Medusa curse, but yearns for companionship. After accidentally turning Argon to stone, Malady has been welcomed to join heroes on their quests!
• Malady’s special ability allows her to earn double the amount of enchantments from completing quests.
• This new Champion can be unlocked for 150 Malady Champion Coins. Players who collected petrified coins will have a head start to unlocking the might of the Medusa!

• Content Pass

• From now until September 1, players can participate in an all-new Malady-themed content pass!
• Complete quests and objectives to unlock stunning shop decorations worthy of a champion, like Malady’s Couch and the Snake Fountain, plus powerful blueprints like the Sword of the Sightless

• Mega Pack 

• A new mega pack has sssslithered into the shop with blueprints for the Tier 15 Malady’s Robe and the Slithering Scepter.
• Petrifying decorations like Malady’s throne and plushie have also been added, in addition to a striking new look for your Shopkeeper inspired by the new character.
• PLUSSSS…
• Players can use code “MALADY” for an exciting pack of consumablessss.

Shop Titans (rated T for Teen by the ESRB) is a free-to-play Tycoon Simulation, Light Adventure RPG game on mobile and PC platforms. Set in a fantasy world filled with hilarious character-driven banter between their Champions and city Workers, players can become a fantasy shop tycoon by crafting epic weapons, managing a store to success, and building a team of adventurers to quest for loot. Find out why players are raving about the game and giving it 5 stars! Shop Titans is available now to download free on the App Store, Google Play, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store.

Get this 20-years-in-the-making adventure on consoles and PC in Regular or Deluxe Editions

August 19, 2025 – Valencia, Calif. – The lost Shantae game is lost no more! Independent game studio WayForward is ecstatic to announce that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the once-lost chapter in the hit Shantae video game series, is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This hair-whipping, hip-shaking action-adventure is rated T by the ESRB, and is available either as a Regular Edition for $24.99 or a Deluxe Edition, featuring three exclusive extra costumes, for $34.99. (Early adopters can save 20% on Switch and Steam.) A new trailer showcasing the revolutionary action can be seen at below.

Originally developed for the Game Boy Advance system before being placed on indefinite hiatus, the console/PC version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution realizes a dream that began more than two decades ago, allowing players to discover the missing chapter between the original Shantae (2002) and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (2010).

When nefarious pirate Risky Boots unleashes her earth-shattering plan to leave Sequin Land spinning, Shantae must turn the tectonic tables on her nemesis by using her trademark hair-whipping abilities and magical creature transformations as she explores mix-and-match multilayered levels. As players journey through scrambled lands, misplaced towns, monster-filled crypts, and daunting labyrinths, they’ll encounter unforgettable characters like Rottytops, Bolo, and Sky, some of whom are meeting each other for the first time. The game can be experienced with HD character portraits and illustrations, or with the original pixel art in Classic Mode, plus a thrilling local multiplayer Battle Mode will let up to four players compete for supremacy in a series first.

Exclusive to the Deluxe Edition of the game are three extra costumes — Relic Hunter, High Voltage, and Sizzle Armor — which alter Shantae’s sprites and in-game portraits, and provide a boost to her magic-attack capabilities.

In addition to the digital version of the game, a physical version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is available to preorder from Limited Run Games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC in standard, Classic, and Revolutionary Editions. The physical versions include the Deluxe Edition content and will be offered as open preorders through September 7, 2025, along with a variety of merchandise, at limitedrungames.com.

Following beloved titles such as Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (2014), Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016), and Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2019), Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is the latest of six games in the multi-million selling Shantae series. For more information on Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the Shantae series, and other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com.

Key Features

• Discover the lost chapter of the Shantae saga, fully restored and released after 20 years!
• Fight and explore using your hair-whipping ability, magic items, and belly-dance transformations (including monkey, elephant, crab, and more)!
• Thwart Risky’s twisted plot in classic visual mode or with high-def portraits and menus!
• Spin and shift Front Yard and Back Yard playfields to create new routes and solve puzzles!
• Visit towns, battle through labyrinths, purchase upgrades, find collectables, and meet with friends like Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo!
• For the first time ever in a Shantae game, four players can compete in Battle Mode!
• Deluxe Edition includes three bonus outfits: Sizzle Armor Costume, Relic Hunter Costume, and High Voltage Costume!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 35 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

Dare to enter the Pirate Queen’s cave? New story cutscene revealed in upcoming musical 3D platformer Billie Bust Up!

[Wales, UK – August 19, 2025] – Just when you thought the world of Billie Bust Up couldn’t get any more magical (or mischievous), a brand new villain has taken the stage. Giddy Goat Games is proud to present a swashbuckling new story cutscene featuring Scrimshaw as he spins the tale of the infamous Pirate Queen, a clever and theatrical rogue with a hidden cave full of secrets, songs, and shiny loot.

Straight from the pages of a sea-soaked legend, the Pirate Queen’s cutscene sets sail on a musical tale of greed, gold, and fun, complete with a playful pirate shanty and a villain who loves to make an entrance. With her treasure guarded by riddles, traps, and a terrible curse, Billie must match wits with the Pirate Queen and track down a missing friend – if she can first find the key tucked away deep within Elaine’s prison! This story-driven sequence combines clever rhymes, singable tunes, and rhythm-infused adventure in the whimsical, animated style that defines Billie Bust Up.

Key Features:

• Move to the Music: Engage in rhythm-based battles where your attacks sync to the beat, and music adapts to your play style, creating dynamic, ever-changing gameplay experiences.
• An Enchanting Ensemble: Team up with a quirky cast of heroes and villains, each with their own unique personalities and backstories, in a whimsical, adventurous tale.
• For the Young at Heart: Inspired by animated classics, Billie Bust Up blends fantasy, humor, and heartfelt moments with a story of friendship, family, and hidden secrets.
• Showstopping Songs: Experience character-driven songs composed by Daniel Ingram, with an optional sing-along mode to bring out your inner performer.
• Embrace the Magic: Use a variety of magical abilities, from gliding with an umbrella wand to freezing enemies, solving puzzles, and vanishing into invisibility.

Swashbuckling platformers can set course for adventure by wishlisting Billie Bust Up on Steam.

About Giddy Goat Games

Giddy Goat Games was founded in 2015 by Katie and James after graduating with a degree in Game Development. Since 2018, they’ve been working on Billie Bust Up, a passion project that began as a Game Jam prototype and has grown significantly over the years.

Once Billie Bust Up is complete, they already have big plans for the future of the Billie Universe.

Motor Racing hits the throttle at gamescom, taking the spotlight with the real-world Le Mans–winning Audi R8 and a slate of major reveals. Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios shift into top gear, confirming Porsche and Ford and unveiling more headline cars, legendary classes, and iconic tracks.

Unleashing Porsche & Historic Classes

Porsche officially joins the grid, bringing a powerhouse lineup that spans decades of motorsport glory. Fans can look forward to taking the wheel of Porsche icons, from the championship-winning 2023 Porsche 963 to the car that started the dynasty—the 1970 917K—along with a slew of legendary rides, including: the 911 GT3 R (992), 911 GT1-98, and 962C. Joining these icons are also new arrivals from Aston Martin (the 2025 Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar, and the AMR Vantage GT3) plus the 2024 Ford Mustang GT4.
Two of sports car racing’s most storied eras—GT1 and Group C—are now also confirmed for Project Motor Racing, joining the already announced signature classes. Expect the raw, high-stakes theater of ’90s supercar exotica in GT1 alongside the golden age of prototype endurance racing in Group C. In total, 9 racing classes, spanning half-a-century of motorsport, have now been revealed, with more still to come.

Project Motor Racing also expands its track roster with three more scanned legends: Circuit de Spa- Francorchamps, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and Mount Panorama, Bathurst, while also confirming that the game will launch with 28 layouts across 18 global locations.
Igniting all the passion, beauty and intensity of real-world motorsport, Project Motor Racing also introduces “True2Track” technology, built from the ground up to deliver uncompromising realism, from dynamic weather systems, adaptive racing lines with authentic drying/drainage behavior, to a synchronized 24-hour day/night cycle that mirrors real-world conditions.

Visitors to Hall 6 at gamescom are invited to take a test drive of Project Motor Racing, while a new gameplay trailer offers a look at the road ahead as the game powers toward release.
 
Project Motor Racing launches worldwide on November 25, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now open on selected platforms, including the bonus GTE Decade Pack. Visit giants software.com, Straight4.com, ProjectMotorRacing.com.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Straight4 Studios

Straight4 Studios features many of the key talents that have shaped sim racing’s heritage for over two decades. With over 20 years’ worth of remote work experience and working from three continents, Straight4 Studios’ veteran staff have earned dozens of industry awards. Merging the passion for motorsport and values derived from the sim racing community with the precision of a new, AI-driven physics engine and cutting-edge graphics, Straight4 Studios is hard at work developing the next generation of AAA-racing simulation.

About Project Motor Racing

Replicating the challenge and sensory overload of professional-level race cars with all the uncompromising passion of big-time motorsport, Project Motor Racing blends 20 years’ worth of racing simulator know-how into one undiluted and unforgettable racing experience.

© 2025 Published by GIANTS Software GmbH and developed by Straight4 Studios. Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH and/or Straight4 Studios. All manufacturers, names, brands and associated imagery are trademarks and logos and property of their respective owners. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation Family Mark“, “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

Playable demo also released on Steam & at gamescom – hall 7.1

Leicester, UK – 19th August 2025 – A new gameplay trailer has been released for underwater city builder Life Below to coincide with its debut at gamescom 2025.

The new trailer shows off everything players will do in order to breathe life into the damaged reefs and save them from ever-changing challenges in a climate impacted ocean. From managing your reef by placing energy producing Moon Coral to crafting and placing lures to attract a biodiverse wildlife population, players will need to adapt to survive.

Developed by Norwegian studio, Megapop, and written by award winning video game writer Rhianna Pratchett,  Life Below delivers a fresh and unique approach to the city building genre. Set in a near-future Earth, where the ocean is no longer what it used to be, the rules have changed – fast. Players will be immersed in a beautiful world, growing their reef, attracting wildlife to increase its biodiversity and evolving entire underwater ecosystems to survive the shifting tide.

Coral is dying and ecosystems are collapsing. The voice of nature tasks the player, as guardian Thalassa, to protect the Heart of the Reef and reignite life in the deep. By channeling its energy and growing new coral structures, she must bring life back to the underwater world before it’s too late.

Life Below, scheduled for Windows PC release next year, will be available for the public to play in Hall 7.1. Players not visiting the industry event in Cologne can experience the fully localised demo via the Life Below Steam page. Wishlist now via Steam or visit LifeBelow.net for more information.

ABOUT KASEDO GAMES

Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.

Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.

Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus I & II’, ‘City of Gangsters’, ‘Filament’, ‘Rise of Industry 1 & 2’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’. www.kasedogames.com

ABOUT MEGAPOP

Megapop is an independent game studio based in Oslo, Norway, and a proud member of Oslo Game Hub. We create premium strategy games for PC and console, built on originality, depth, and the science of fun. With a legacy of globally featured and top-ranking games, we bring a deep current of experience into every new project. We’re currently developing Life Below, a genre-bending city-builder where you shape the fate of a coral reef from nature’s point of view—a true reef builder. 

The Elder Scrolls Online: Feast of Shadows dungeon pack and free Update 47 base-game patch are now available on PC and Mac, and is included in ESO’s 2025 Content Pass. Starting today, players can brave two new four-player dungeons, Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh. Feast of Shadows and Update 47 arrive on Xbox and PlayStation consoles September 3. See the video below:

The Feast of Shadows ties thematically to the Seasons of the Worm Cult saga—a continuation of the original story—with two new PvE dungeons, Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh, located deep in the island of Solstice. Both dungeons introduce new, unique stories, epic bosses, and in-game rewards, giving players a chance to face off against necromancers and shut down soul-stealing manufactories as things continue to lead up to the world-changing server-wide Writhing Wall Event, coming later this year.

The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack is included with the ESO Plus membership, 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition. More information can be found on the ESO official website.

Accompanying Feast of Shadows is Update 47, a free base-game patch, unlocking the highly requested Mount Swimming functionality. Now, players are able to remain on their trusty mounts while in the water.

This base-game patch also brings Stackable Survey Reports, keeping surveys from taking over players’ inventories, along with quality-of-life updates such as the ability to replay quest dialog, compass improvements, and more. Additional details on Update 47 can be found here.

For the full patch notes for both Feast of Shadows and Update 47, visit our official forums. The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack and Update 47 are now live on PC and Mac, and arrive September 3 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. 

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Discover the second iconic instalment of the series on Nintendo Switch, now available for preorder!

August 19, 2025 – Microids and Forever Entertainment are delighted to announce that The House of the Dead 2: Remake will be available in its limited edition on Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2025 and is now available for preorder!

Developed by MegaPixel Studio, The House of the Dead 2: Remake allows players worldwide to (re)discover the legendary zombies from. The House of the Dead 2, an iconic game released in 1998.

The limited edition will include:

• The full game House of the Dead 2: Remake
• A sleeve
• 3 holographic cards

Created by Microids, this physical edition will be released on October 31,2025.

About The House of the Dead 2: Remake

Dive back into the world of arcade gaming as you face new threats in the heart of Italy in this full remake. Set two years after the initial episode, American AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are dispatched in Italy, following reports of a zombie epidemic. In charge of investigating the outbreak and ensuring the evacuation of the city’s residents, they will soon find themselves fighting the fierce hordes of undead and other creatures. Joined by British agent Amy Crystal, the team must battle their way through a real nightmare, trying to save the few survivors they find along the way. Whether solo or with a partner, face up to new zombies and even tougher bosses in this intense, fast-paced shooter game!

• A complete remake (visual, audio, and new modes) of the iconic shooting game originally released in arcades in 1998.
• Play alone or with a partner using the joysticks and enjoy optimised handling for more precise aiming
• Non-stop frenetic action to revive the thrill of arcade games
• Several routes to explore and several endings to be discovered depending on how you play (solo or co-op mode, number of continues, etc.)

The House of the Dead 2: Remake will be available on October 31, 2025 in physical on Nintendo Switch. Preorders are now available.

About Microids

Microids, a French video game publisher founded in 1985, has established itself as a key player in the industry at the international level. Its editorial strategy is based on two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at experienced players. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids offers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.

About Forever Entertainment

The focal point of our work in Forever Entertainment is cooperating with indie developers and publishing new, as well as existing titles. With over 100 games released across all platforms, anyone can find their favourites – starting from puzzles and fast-paced platformers to horrors and remakes of the classic games such as Panzer Dragoon and The House of The Dead.

Best-selling developer, publisher Shiro Games reveals new b-roll ahead of gamescom 

BORDEAUX, France – 19 Aug. 2025 – Shiro Games, the award-winning developer of original IPs including Northgard (more than four million units sold) and Wartales (more than one million units sold), reveals never-before-seen gameplay footage for the titles it will showcase at gamecom 2025.  

The gamescom 2025 lineup from Shiro Games includes SpaceCraft, the multiplayer interstellar space sim and automation adventure; Farever, the online cooperative action RPG set in a fantasy open world; and Frostrail, the first-person, crafting survival game from Barotrauma developer FakeFish.

Explore a vast, living universe filled with planets, asteroid fields, space stations, and more. Seamlessly maneuver in real time from the depths of space to planetary surfaces as you uncover hidden resources. Assemble parts to design and build your own spaceship, and establish automated bases to extract materials and craft advanced modules. Join or create online corporations to collaborate on a larger scale.

Assemble your team and dive into Farever, an online co-op action RPG set in the vibrant open world of Siagarta. Explore dungeons, take on epic world events, and face challenging enemies in dynamic real-time combat. Choose from 10 distinct classes and wield over 100 unique weapons, each offering powerful skills and synergies. Outside of battle, take on meaningful professions to craft gear, gather resources, and support your group. Whether you fight, craft, or explore, your contribution shapes the adventure.

Survive a frigid post-apocalyptic world aboard your only refuge – your train. Loot abandoned settlements for resources, to craft and upgrade your carriages, tools and weapons. Fight off unspeakable abominations known as Revenants in tense FPS battles, while returning to the convoy before the icy landscape claims yet another victim.

“Today we’re pleased to invite fans further into the worlds of our three upcoming games.,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “All of our teams are hard at work crafting immersive worlds and multiplayer experiences designed to pull players into a dynamic and entertaining journey.”

Shiro Games will be at gamescom from 20-22 August 2025. To learn more, visit their booth located at Hall 03.2, Stand B050g-C051 g, or visit the official Shiro Games website and follow them on X (formerly Twitter).

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 4 million units across various platforms as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023.