Break the laws of gravity to bend reality and overcome surreal 3D platforming challenges

MUMBAI/BROOKLYN — Aug. 7, 2025 — 1000 Deaths, the award-winning psychedelic 3D platformer where choices dramatically alter the story and gameplay, is available now on PC via Steam. Developer Pariah Interactive also announces that a PlayStation 5 demo will be available soon.

Follow the lives of Vayu, Maxie, Terry, and Boga from birth to death, choosing their fates while their worlds get turned upside down. Redefine the laws of gravity with TeeVee, a CRT television that runs and jumps through levels that represent the inner thoughts of the four protagonists.

Each decision you make reveals a new platforming hub as part of the overworld, each node branching out from the choices you make, leading to a dozen endings. Stomp out a desire for power — or stoke it. Assuage a creeping nihilism — or embrace it. These decisions impact not just the plot, but unlock levels themed around the protagonists, all with different mechanics to explore.

Utilize nimble movement techniques and your trusty jetpack to complete stages, and discover hidden, hand-animated Broadcasts. These clips, created with claymation, pixel art, and 3D animation, reveal more about what makes the characters tick. Speedrunners will find plenty of nuances to the movement techniques to shave their times down, and the Arcade mode’s 45-plus levels will put your skills to the test. 

“1000 Deaths is about so much more than improving speedrunning times and mastering movement,” said Prashast Thapan, founder of Pariah Interactive. “We’re excited to see how players break their own records, but the whole experience is underlined by drastic decisions. Our mascot, TeeVee, is constantly reflecting the characters’ desires back to them on its screen. The crux of 1000 Deaths is examining those desires and the effect they have on our decision-making.”

1000 Deaths straps on a jetpack and laces up today on PC via Steam for $14.99 with a 10% launch discount, with language support for text in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. A PlayStation 5 version and demo are currently in development.

For more information on 1000 Deaths, follow Pariah Interactive’s official pages on X, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, check out their official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, submit your fast times to the official Speedrun.com page, and join the growing Discord community.

About Pariah Interactive

Pariah Interactive is an independent games and XR development studio based in Brooklyn and Mumbai dedicated to bringing surreal experiences into reality. Founded in 2019 by Prashast Thapan, they’ve grown to collaborate with contemporary artists and organizations to transform often untold narratives, histories, and mythologies into digital interactive experiences for wider audiences.

SUPER ROBOT WARS Y demo is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Players can dive into epic grid-based battles and get a taste of tactical combat before the full release set to 28 August for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

SUPER ROBOT WARS Y demo includes the first chapter of the main game and showcases a first-hand experience in which players will have to battle their way towards the future while fighting alongside powerful allies, featuring legendary heroes from iconic sci-fi and mecha animes.

Saved data from the demo can be transferred to the full version at release, allowing to carry over data such as character creation, as well as acquired items and resources to the main game. Moreover, upon completion of Chapter 1 of the demo, players will receive a playing bonus including enhanced in-game items and points at the release of the full game.

SUPER ROBOT WARS Y is a strategic RPG uniting anime legends for grid-based battles. This game is the newest addition to the SUPER ROBOT WARSseries which started more than 30 years ago. Players will have to place their units strategically and command them to defeat their opponents. To strengthen their heroes and overcome the next challenge, they will be able to upgrade their units and train their pilots with the credits and resources earned after each mission.

SUPER ROBOT WARS Y is set to launch on 28 August 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The game is available for pre-order, which will unlock the following bonus: the Cybaster and the protagonist mechs from Super Robot Wars V.

For more information about SUPER ROBOT WARS Y and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

Wield killer weapons across challenging levels in the debut demo, out August 9

SHENZHEN, China – August 7, 2025 — Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, the fast-paced roguelite sidescroller from developer Ethereal Fish Studio, and publisher Indie Herb Games, drops a brand new playable demo available Saturday, August 9, 2025 on PC via Steam.

Level up the chaos, and vanquish alien enemies as a decisive striker in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Wield a selection of dynamic weapons with distinct combat styles, and level up mid-battle, unlocking powerful upgrades on the fly. Unleash rapid punches in tight quarters with Lightning Fist, sweep through clustered enemies swinging Golden Axe, and blast foes apart with hurricane bursts from the Cyclone Cannon.

Dive into the adrenaline-charged new demo today, brandishing two of the eight planned weapons, including Flamethrower and Lightning Fist. Harness the BugCores system to unleash game-changing elemental powers, like the enemy-freezing Frost Aura, the defense-boosting Absolute Shield, and the close-range zapping Thunder Orbs. Test BugCore combinations for flexible character builds, tailored to distinct individual playstyles.

Dash through a variety of sci-fi-inspired biomes, including Vault Tec, Desert of Death, and Lava Volcano. Gather equipment sets to unlock a range of bonuses, from increased weapon damage to new abilities like Flame Ring. Mix and match weapons, synthesize BugCores, and combine gear sets to defeat every alien, humanoid, zombie, and cyborg that stands in the way.

“Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is the culmination of a passionate team with a deep respect for classic, arcade side-scrollers,” said Jensen Hu, Creative Director at Ethereal Fish Studio. “We look forward to feedback from fans and delivering a satisfying, action-packed roguelike with a rewarding gameplay loop.”

Star Fire: Eternal Cycle’s demo is available on Saturday, August 9, 2025 on PC via Steam. Language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and French.

For more information on Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, wishlist the game on Steam, check out the game’s official website, join its Discord server, follow Star Fire and the developer’s X / Twitter account, and search #starfiregame on social media platforms.

About Indie Herb Games

Indie Herb Games is an independent game publisher based in Hong Kong, with team members in Shenzhen and across Europe. Their portfolio focuses on a curated selection of standout indie titles, with a strong emphasis on gameplay innovation and artistic vision, and empowering creative independence. With collective experience working on AAA and indie projects, Indie Herb Games is currently preparing for the release of their flagship title, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle.

About Ethereal Fish Studio

Ethereal Fish Studio is an indie studio consisting of six members, and founded by former Tencent and NExT Studios developer, Jensen Hu. Based in Shenzhen, China, the team left corporate development to embark on a bold journey, and build a game entirely on their own terms. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is their debut title, and is the result of the team’s shared inspirations and childhood memories from arcade halls, reimagined through a lens of modern design sensibilities.

Journey alongside best friends Arina & Frendt across a colorful, whimsical dreamscape

MELBOURNE, Australia – 7 August, 2025 – Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, a significantly expanded VR iteration of developer The Voxel Agents’ award-winning puzzle-based adventure The Gardens Between, delves into the memories of a treasured childhood friendship on Meta Quest and SteamVR today.

Step into a colorful dreamscape and bend time to guide best friends Arina and Frendt across floating islands echoing their memories. Solve clever puzzles while reminiscing over an emotional tale full of the duo’s formative moments. Journey through a cherished adventure, ripe with untold stories enhanced thanks to the immersive lens of VR.

Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between takes place two decades after the original story, as Frendt prepares for another move. Upon a mysterious encounter packing boxes, Frendt returns to the world of The Gardens Between. Now guided by the entries in Ariana’s enchanted diary, fans and newcomers alike can indulge in this charming story from a fresh perspective.

Manipulate time and space with hand gestures to assist Arina and Frendt in reaching the apex of each level. Solve more than 40 new bespoke puzzles and unlock core memories to illuminate constellations, guiding a bittersweet narrative. Discover untold stories through Arina’s diary, with illustrations leaping straight out of the pages. 

Engage with an ethereal world as the virtual landscape turns whimsical moments into moments of pure magic. Grab a paintbrush to create art, piece together beads to form friendship bracelets, and stack toy parts, watching as they come alive. Become immersed in a heartwarming story brought to life in a lovely new package, bringing out the player’s inner child for one more ride.

“Our hearts are full of warmth as we launch today Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between” says Simon Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents. “ It brings us great pride to watch newcomers and fans return to a world filled with love and excitement. We truly feel this magical expansion was only possible by way of VR and Mixed Reality on Quest to truly feel with one a world such as The Gardens Between.”

Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between is available now on Meta Quest platforms and SteamVR for $19.99 USD. For more information, please visit The Voxel Agents’ official website and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

About The Voxel Agents

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, The Voxel Agents was founded in 2009 by Simon Joslin, Matthew Clark, and Tom Killen to create games that kindle curiosity with a passion for highly focused gameplay. Previous achievements include their highly acclaimed releases The Gardens Between, Train Conductor, and Puzzle Retreat.

Recruit Ezio, Claim Free Monthly Pass and More Rewards During Phase I of The Collaboration

HONG KONG – AUGUST 7, 2025 – Bluepoch Games in partnership with Ubisoft announced the first ever globally synced version of Reverse: 1999 x Assassin’s Creed Collaboration Version, which is now available. Two epic games have merged for the first phase of the new collaboration that brings exciting new content and familiar faces from Assassin’s Creed II to the world of Reverse: 1999.
 
Watch the Reverse: 1999 x Assassin’s Creed Collaboration Trailer below.

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

• Ezio: Assassin’s Creed II character Ezio joins Reverse: 1999 as the first collaboration character.
  • Ezio Banner: Recruit Ezio during his special banner titled A Prophet Guided by Time. Ezio’s skill is in a brand-new design, enabling him to switch different weapons to fit in with different characters in Reverse: 1999. In celebration of the collaboration, players will receive additional Ezio after 100/160/220/280 pulls during his banner. This will be the same format for the Kassandra banner set to take place during Phase II.

• Story: Players embark upon an adventure of a lifetime as they explore the brand new collaboration story, travel to Ezio’s era – Renaissance Florence – and interact with well-known characters from Assassin’s Creed II. Phase I introduces players to Vertin and her allies as they investigate mysterious clues in Renaissance Florence.
  • Phase I Event Story La Primavera di Firenze: The contradiction between freedom and order weaves the stitches of history, and Florence has never lacked for mysteries. There are always those who walk in the shadows with hidden blades glistening in their sleeves, fighting for free will. Here, travelers from afar walk with assassins, the golden apple gleams, and the persons unknown in frescoes smile. The answer lies beneath the dome.

• Rewards: Gain abundant rewards during Phase I of the collaboration.
  • Free Monthly Pass: All players can claim a free monthly pass (players can get 2700 Clear Drops in total, which is 15 free pulls).
  • Up to 43 Gacha Pulls: Different ways to pull throughout Phase I
  • Free Garment: A new garment for the character APPLe will be available for free in the event during Phase I.
  • Recruit Alexios For Free: Recruit Alexios for free by participating in the event in Phase II.

• New Collab Gameplay Mode – Into the Shadows: Explore Florence, Venice, and Monteriggioni to gather stories, resolve conflicts and complete assassination tasks in Florence and Venice to earn currency. The currency can be used to renovate the villa in Monteriggionni. Complete the renovation to unlock items and enhance their effects.
  • Each task allows you to select suitable characters with unique ability traits and special skills. By switching [Guild Tokens], they can change their occupations and acquire new abilities.
  • Event Time: After the version update on 8/7/2025 through 9/15/2025 (UTC-5).
• New Garments and Wilderness Pack:
  • New garments series “Soaring Over Mount Olympus” will introduce new looks and skill effects for arcanists Vila, Hissabeth and Marcus.
  • Unlock “Collector’s Edition of Roar Jukebox to get Eternity’s limited garment “The Golden Nurturer,” Crystal Casket, and Unilogs!

• New Wilderness Pack “Memories of Florence” is available now. During the Event, the theme pack will be available in Wilderness Shop for a limited time!
  • *Memories of Florence is a collaboration-exclusive Wilderness theme pack. It will be permanently removed after the event ends, with no other way to obtain it again.
    • Event Time: After the version update on 8/7/2025 through 9/19/2025 04:59 (UTC-5)

• Challenge the Special Mane’s Bulletin Eagle Vision Edition: New investigation targets will be available from 8/9/2025 through 9/19/2025 (UTC-5).
• Unlock The Euphoria: Unlock Euphoria of Marcus, Eternity and Vila (all characters have a new garment in this collaboration).
• Time-Limited Re-Release of Route 77: The Haunted Highway: Complete challenges to obtain [“Old Keys”], and exchange them for rewards in the event shop.
  • Event Stages: 9/6/2025 at 05:00 through 9/16/2025 at 04:59 (UTC-5)
  • Event Shop: 9/6/2025 at 05:00 through 09/19/2025 04:59 (UTC-5)
• Upcoming Content:
  • Recruit Alexios For Free: Log in to claim the 5-Star Collaboration Character and his Artifices during the event.
  • New stories in ancient Greece: Take a new adventure with Kassandra and other characters from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  • Recruit 6-Star Kassandra in the Brand New Banner and get an Extra One: Kassandra will be summonable in her special banner [Wine-Dark Reflections of the Eagle]. Her skill is also in brand-new design, enabling her to switch different skill trees to fit in with different characters in Reverse: 1999. The first 100/160/220/280 pulls in her banner can get an extra Kassandra.
  • FREE Garment of APPLe: Investigate the new story event and earn free garment of APPLe, new 6-Star Psychube and a Limited Portrait.

Reverse: 1999 has topped charts in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Korea and more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. Reverse: 1999 can be downloaded on Steam, iOS App Store, Google Play and Windows PC.
 
To learn more about Reverse: 1999, visit the official website, and join the conversation on Discord, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

• Download Now: https://reverse1999.onelink.me/Rh0f/vioitfu1

ABOUT REVERSE: 1999

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

ABOUT BLUEPOCH GAMES CO. LTD

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

ABOUT ASSASSIN’S CREED

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

Professional drivers go hands-on with the upcoming racing game, launching this fall on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Aug. 7, 2025 – NASCAR drivers are getting behind the wheel early in a brand-new developer diary video for NASCAR 25, iRacing’s upcoming high-speed title for console and PC players. The game releases October 14, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC to soon follow.

The new video features firsthand impressions from professional motorsport drivers including William Byron, Christopher Bell, Ty Majeski, Sammy Smith, Lavar Scott, Anthony Alfredo and many others as they play the game for the first time. The drivers take to the virtual track to share their reactions, reflect on their history with NASCAR videogames, and discuss iRacing’s commitment to authenticity, from faithfully recreated tracks to realistic car physics.

In addition, iRacing has released the in-game roster of over 180 drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series, including Chase Elliott, Justin Allgaier, Rajah Caruth, and Brenden Queen. The full list can be found on the NASCAR 25 website.

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.

Get Creative to Solve Puzzles with Over 102 Million Spell Combinations

Bristol, UK – August 7, 2025 – Yogscast Games today revealed Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, an intriguing, creative semi-open world adventure game where players create spells by using combinations of runes (or keywords) to solve puzzles. Combining exploration, discovery and experimentation, players will face a series of environmental puzzles as they explore 14 main areas. Using one to five keywords, Rhell casts spells which have unique outcomes depending on the combination. With no one way to succeed, players decide how to solve each challenge by experimenting with keyword combinations to help them progress to the next stage of their journey.

“We’re excited to introduce Rhell, a fun puzzle adventure that encourages players to experiment, inspires creativity, and offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre,” said Simon Byron, Managing Director, Yogscast Games. “Alongside the depth of storytelling and puzzle-solving, players will feel drawn to Rhell’s emotional development as she goes in search of answers and restores normality to the toon-like world.”

The game focuses on Rhell, a hot-headed mage, who goes on a journey of discovery and self-reflection, tasked with solving the mysterious disappearance of many people within the world. Joined by Beesle, a beetle who provides helpful hints, Rhell’s character evolves during her quest based on the encounters she has with the folk she discovers along the way. Through exploration, players can find clues to reveal the true nature of the story, with the potential for different outcomes depending on the puzzles completed and the NPCs met along the way.

Rhell’s open-world design allows players to roam freely, limited only by the spell combinations available at that time. Players will face obstacles like blocked paths, hazards, and movable objects, which they can overcome by unlocking new spell combinations. With 40 different runes, players craft unique spells by mixing keywords in countless ways, with over 102 million permutations in total. Each puzzle is open-ended, giving players simple and creative problem-solving options based on the number of keywords they have stored.

Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times features as part of Tiny Teams, a festival celebrating games made by solo developers and micro studios, running August 7-14. For more information, please visit https://www.yogscast.games/tinyteams

Developed by Slug Glove Studios, Rhell will be released early 2026 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and on Steam. Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information, visit the Yogscast Games website.

About Yogscast Games 

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with independent teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Responsible for a string of hits such as PlateUp!, which has sold over two million copies on Steam, and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, which grossed over $1m in its first month on sale, it prides itself in working with tiny teams doing brilliant things.

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 7, 2025 – Netmarble Corp, renowned game developer and publisher, has announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported $502.45 million in global revenue and $91.77 million in EBITDA during Q2. The operating profit and net profit in Q2 were reported at $70.81 million and $112.1 million, respectively.

“Driven by the remarkable success of RF Online NEXT and Seven Knights Re:BIRTH — both newly launched in Korea during the first half of the year — and enhanced cost efficiency, the company delivered significant improvements both revenue and profitability,” said Byung-gyu Kim, CEO of Netmarble. “We are committed to carrying this upward momentum in the second half of 2025 by leveraging the launch of new titles and expanding our global reach with both upcoming and current games.”

In the second half of 2025, Netmarble is planning to launch several major new games globally: the open-world action RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PlayStation 5 console exclusive, Steam, and mobile), and Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE, a PC and console action RPG based on the popular Solo Leveling webtoon. The company is also preparing global expansions of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, following its successful May launch in Korea where it quickly topped both major app stores. Additional titles planned for global release include THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, StoneAge: Pet World, and MONGIL: STAR DIVE, while MMORPGs Vampir and Project SOL are scheduled for release in Korea.

Netmarble’s Q2 2025 financial results include:

• Cumulatively for 2025, Netmarble earned $939.25 million in sales and $148.9 million in EBITDA, reporting an operating profit of $105.62 million and a net profit of $168.29 million.
• North America led revenues (35%) with diversification across other key territories as follows: Korea (34%), Europe (12%), Southeast Asia (7%), and Japan (6%), and other regions (6%).
• Netmarble’s portfolio showed diversification across various genres, including RPG (42%), Casual Games (33%), MMORPG (18%), and other genres (7%).
• Top performing titles for the second quarter included: Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (13%), RF Online Next (9%), Marvel Contest of Champions (9%), Jackpot World (7%), Lotsa Slots (7%), Cash Frenzy (6%), Solo Leveling: ARISE (6%), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (4%), and Raven 2 (4%).

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:

For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.

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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.

Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation updated Endless Mode Demo now live on Steam! PAX West appearance confirmed! Blood will be spilled . . 

Macclesfield, UK – 7th August, 2025. Raise anchor, load your boom brews, and keep your arms inside the bloodbath at all times, Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation has officially entered the Tiny Teams 2025 Festival with a fresh, feral update to its Endless Mode demo, now live and totally free on Steam. Aye, that’s right, you can now relive the gore-soaked mayhem again, and again, and again, and again…

This ain’t your grandma’s demo. On top of the already explosive content, the updated Endless Mode brings 6 playable maps into the mix, 3 unlocked from the get-go, and 3 more waiting to be earned through carnage, grit, or sheer dumb luck. All gutted and rebuilt from the barnacles up, and dripping with new sound effects, animations, and music that’ll shake the barnacles off your brainstem. Whether you’re a grizzled vet or fresh chum, this is your chance to dive headfirst into the unrelenting meat grinder that is Endless Mode, a non-stop survival slaughterfest where the only rule is don’t die screaming.

But that’s not all, ye bloodthirsty bilge rats! CAPTAIN WAYNE IS BOARDING PAX WEST!

From August 29th to September 1st, the Captain is storming the show floor at Booth 739 at PAX West in Seattle, cannon first, questions never. Come meet Ciaran Games LLC, the crazy team behind the madness, get your hands sticky with a fully playable hands-on demo, and maybe, just maybe, survive long enough to tell the tale. No promises.

Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation is a hand-drawn, over-the-top FPS romp that blends the soul of a Saturday morning cartoon and the body count of a B-movie bloodbath. You are Captain Wayne, the shotgun-armed, cigar-chomping, fish-murdering vengeance machine hellbent on getting his ship back and turning the Killer Whales mercenaries into pink mist.

What awaits ye on Orca Isle?

• 8 massive kill zones teeming with scumbags who deserve worse
• An armoury of boomsticks, chain-guns, and Wayne’s signature Boom Brew
• Fully voiced, eye-melting animated cutscenes
• A soundtrack so aggressive it might legally qualify as assault
• Fast, furious FPS action where hesitation means death
• And of course, Endless Mode,  the ultimate test of your trigger finger and pain tolerance

Captain Wayne doesn’t bring backup, he is the backup. He doesn’t take prisoners, he makes paste. And when the bullets run dry? He punches. Hard.

Demo Available NOW on Steam. Wishlist or Die Regretful.

This is your call to arms (or whatever you’ve got left). Download the new Endless Mode demo, charge headfirst into the meatstorm, and prove you’ve got the guts to hang with the Captain.

Wishlist Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation on Steam, and stay tuned…there’s plenty more madness washing ashore soon.

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Ciaran Games LLC

In order to look to the future, we must look to the past. With gaming’s past, the key to innovation is iteration! This ideology is the basis of philosophy at Ciaran Games. These guys aspire to scratch a retro itch while giving you an experience you can ONLY find TODAY through the power of modern game design and a unique brand of ingenuity. Some would call their oddball brand of style a tad off-kilter… they prefer the term “rebellious”. Founded in the West Coast USA with nothing but a hope, a dream, an idea for a game, a motley crew of artists, and a repertoire of industry knowledge  (ok, so maybe not nothing), the team at Ciaran makes it look easy. As much as they assure you otherwise, one thing remains a constant: With Wayne under their belt, you’re in good hands. As long as you don’t mind one of those hands being a shotgun…

Dance, dance robot revolution in mecha dance battles 

Oakland, CA. – August 7, 2025 – Deliver beatdowns to the beat in the demo for robot rhythm RPG, Steel Century Groove, now playable via Steam! Sloth Gloss Games’ zero-to-hero adventure is also part of the Wholesome Games Celebration Steam event from August 7 – 14.

In Steel Century Groove, you’re a young and ambitious mecha pilot on a cross-country quest to claim the championship trophy and become the best boogie battler the world has ever seen! Thousands of years after humanity developed colossal war machines to avoid an apocalypse, these great hulking mechas have now been turned into giant robot dancers. Use them to achieve stardom, while uncovering their steel secrets along the way.

Armed with upgradeable mechas, mods to improve them, and unique abilities (including mini dancing drones, critical hits and counters), craft a team capable of winning any dance battle. With mouse and keyboard or controller inputs, you’ll button press to funky melodies and activate your mecha kit’s powers. 

Steel Century Groove’s tale of friendship, rivals and leaving your hometown for the big city features an original soundtrack of upbeat tunes from electronic bangers to rock anthems (plus a stream-friendly option in the menus). 

The game also supports imports (of MP3, WAV, or OGG files), allowing you to do your dancing thing to your very own playlist. Darude’s Sandstorm? Sure. ABBA’s Dancing Queen? Perfect. The TikTok remix version of the One Pound Fish guy? An inspired choice that shows you have great taste. This feature is available in the demo too, so go ahead and dance to whatever you like and be sure to let the developer know the ultimate Steel Century Groove track!

Key Features of Steel Century Groove

• Boogie Wonderland: Conquer the suburbs, the vibrant big city and everything in between, including a snowy amusement park with rideable rollercoasters, a dazzling moon resort for the ultra-wealthy, and the underwater ruins of San Francisco as you travel from your hometown to compete for the championship. 
• Can’t Touch This: Assemble an unstoppable crew of giant robot dancers, levelling them up, choosing their mods, and collecting upgrades to further add to their two-stepping talent.
• DIY DJ: The aux cord is all yours, baby! Import any track you like and dance battle to that. Manually supply the BPM to the track for the best experience. 

Steel Century Groove will be released on Windows PC via Steam later in 2025. A demo is currently available to play for free. 

About Sloth Gloss Games

Founded in 2021, Sloth Gloss Games is the development name of solo developer Andrew Gaubatz. Gaubatz has been a professional games programmer for over a decade, with credits including Star Wars: Uprising and Torchlight III. Steel Century Groove will be Sloth Gloss’ debut title.