This follow-up to CRDM3 is once again a survival-horror comedy RPG “matchroidvania,” with Pedalboard Games at the helm

El Paso, TX – July 22, 2025 – Developers Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere) and Pedalboard Games are thrilled to announce Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1: Re-Raptored (CRDM1), a match-3 metroidvania and follow-up to Strange Scaffold’s Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3. 

Henry Bayliss, a redneck scientist living deep in the Louisiana bayou, is up to something. Enter Jack Briar: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms’ best agent, and the natural choice for this kind of field work. But Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 was cancelled! What’s Jack Briar even doing here?!

Join Jack Briar as he races to prevent the Bayliss disaster, explores a creepy mansion, and defeats anyone who gets in his way. Look out, dinos, ’cause you’re gonna get jurass-kic’d!

The commitment to the bit here is pretty strong, so let’s pull back. CRDM1: Re-Raptored is a sequel to CRDM3, acting as a remake of the first game in the fictional series. Like CRDM3, it addresses the current state of the industry while also exploring the looming culture of remakes and reboots in gaming, as well as the personal ramifications and messy challenges that come with it. 

Return to the creepy classic. Explore all-new rooms, dinos, and puzzles in the “original” match-3 survival horror comedy RPG metroidvania – fully re-raptored! 

Key Features

• A match-3 visual novel sequel to Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3.
• A faithful follow-up from Pedalboard Games, headed by CRDM3’s co-lead.
• A direct narrative sequel with more puzzles, some returning characters, some new characters, and a whole lot more meta-commentary on game development.
• A brand new soundtrack, a new protagonist, and new mysteries to unravel.
• An experiment in a new business model for Strange Scaffold, allowing Pedalboard Games to use the original game’s codebase.

CRDM1 is the first Strange Scaffold “Project Share” release, and is developed and published by Pedalboard Games. Project Share is an initiative where Strange Scaffold shares game files (and occasionally IP) with trusted game developers and friends. This allows partnered developers to explore Strange Scaffold worlds, reshape mechanics, and add their own creative perspective to established technology, providing players with another way to get interesting and novel experiences quickly and sustainably.

“I had so much fun helping CRDM3 over the finish line due to the energy the team had, pouring their creative labor into a game ABOUT that labor,” Studio Head Colin McInerney said. “Then [Strange Scaffold studio head] Xalavier Nelson Jr. offered to let Pedalboard create a sequel with near-total creative freedom. We were floored, and we can’t wait to get more CRDM into your hands!”

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 launches September 23, 2025 on Steam for PC. For more information.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, I Am Your Beast, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects.

About Pedalboard Games

Pedalboard Games is a studio formed by developers with experience making small, low-budget games. Headed by Colin McInerney, Pedalboard Games is taking part in the Project Share initiative where Strange Scaffold shares game project files with trusted developers, allowing them to bring their own unique spin to Strange Scaffold-made technological foundations.

Top players from around the world battle it out at the first EWS Global Invitational for a $30,000 prize pool

Shanghai, China — 22 July, 2025 | After two days of high-stakes strategic gameplay and global competition, Kekker has officially been crowned the inaugural champion of the Etheria: Restart World Series (EWS) 2025 Global Invitational. The eight finalists emerged from a global qualifier pool and competed in a single-elimination bracket across two days. Hosted live in Shanghai, the EWS Finals brought together top players from around the world for an electrifying showdown, culminating in a fiercely contested grand final between Kekker and Han.

In a tense best-of-five (Bo5) series, Kekker edged out Han with a final score of 3–2, demonstrating why he is regarded as one of the most precise and consistent players in the competitive scene. Game 1 saw him take early control with calculated tempo and flawless resource timing, while Game 2 and 3 tested his composure under pressure as Han mounted a comeback. Kekker ultimately secured the final game through disciplined play and superior cooldown management. Notably, Kekker is known within the community for his in-match note-taking habits, an idiosyncrasy that caught the attention of both fans and commentators during the broadcast.

The grand finals were broadcast live from Shanghai and featured full English-language commentary by casters Excoundrel and Volkin. Across the two-day event, they provided real-time analysis and play-by-play coverage, offering global audiences a clear and accessible window into the strategic depth of Etheria: Restart. Their casting helped contextualize key moments, highlight player decisions, and guide viewers through the flow of each match. “Kekker played with nerves of steel. His ability to maintain control and read his opponent’s every move made this a masterclass in tactical gameplay,” they said.

Check out the highlights from the EWS here: 

The EWS 2025 tournament attracted participants from over 20 countries and featured a total prize pool of $30,000 USD, with Kekker claiming $15,000 as champion. Notably, five of the top eight finalists hailed from Europe, underscoring global talent in the competitive scene.

This event marks a significant milestone for Etheria: Restart, firmly establishing it on the global competitive esports calendar. The EWS Invitational set a new standard for turn-based RPGs, combining top-tier gameplay, international participation, and dynamic broadcast coverage to deliver an unforgettable tournament experience.

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Experience a new realm of suffering in this story-driven, survival horror action game, coming to PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 22, 2025 – The box. You opened it. They came.

Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games are thrilled to announce Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, a brand-new, single-player, survival horror action game set in the terrifying universe of one of the most iconic horror franchises ever. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival will put players face-to-face against the legendary Pinhead, with actor Doug Bradley returning to the role for the first time in nearly two decades. This first-ever Hellraiser game is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

“Working on the first true Hellraiser game has been a venture deep into the recesses of my darkest imaginings,” said Clive Barker, horror legend and creator of Hellraiser, who has been a guiding hand for the game’s unique story in the Hellraiser universe. “The dedication that Saber and Boss Team Games have shown is nothing short of remarkable. They’ve immersed themselves in the Hellraiser universe, capturing its essence—the seductive pull of suffering, the beauty within the grotesque—and forged a narrative that invites players to step beyond the threshold. I’m eager for both the curious and the damned to experience this new chapter in the Hellraiser mythos, where every moment balances on the brink of nightmare and revelation.”

“Hellraiser is the quintessential horror franchise, and lends itself perfectly to a video game,” said Matthew Karch, CEO and co-founder of Saber Interactive. “Saber has had success with horror IPs in the past, and working alongside Clive to create tense gameplay and a new story that delves into the twisted depths of pain and pleasure has been a real treat. We look forward to opening up the gates of hell.”

Experience the infamous horror series like never before with a new chapter ripped straight from the bowels of oblivion. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival drags players into a twisted nightmare, blending survival horror with a single-player, story-driven action experience. This is survival horror and action elevated to a new, terrifying extreme.

Discover the tale of Aidan, who must unlock the dark powers of the Genesis Configuration, a mysterious puzzle box, to help his girlfriend from a hellish abyss. As Aidan, you’ll harness the box’s infernal abilities to survive your pact with the sinister Pinhead and battle against the twisted cult that worships him and the Cenobites. Fail, and your suffering will be legendary, even in Hell.

We have such sights to show you…

KEY FEATURES

• A Terrifying New Story in the Hellraiser Universe: Discover a chilling new story in the iconic horror franchise as you unwittingly kickstart Pinhead’s (voiced by Doug Bradley) ritual to unleash the ultimate torment on the world.
• Unleash the Power of the Box: Harness the unique abilities of the Genesis Configuration in combination with an arsenal of earthly weapons to inflict bone-breaking, flesh-searing pain (or pleasure?) upon your enemies.
• Battle for Survival Against Hell’s Armies: Take on hell’s wretches, deviants, cultists, and its most infernal priests in an unholy war for your immortal soul.

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is available to wishlist today on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Additionally, two special Collector Editions of the game from Boss Team Games will be available for pre-order, including an exclusive version of the Hellraiser Puzzle Box with a unique illumination effect inspired by the game, a special Hellraiser statue to display it on, as well as other officially licensed collectibles that have been created especially for these limited editions. More information on the Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Collector Editions can be found at hellraiser.bossteamgames.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Boss Team Games

Boss Team Games, LLC is focused on crafting unforgettable experiences across console, PC, mobile, and VR platforms. The company has worked with top entertainment companies to bring iconic characters and franchises to life such as Evil Dead: The Game, Cobra Kai: Card Fighter, and the RetroRealms series featuring Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Stay connected with Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames for the latest updates or visit the company website at bossteamgames.com.

Hellraiser™ and The Hellbound Heart titles, characters, settings, protected marks, plot lines, and themes are exclusively licensed for video games to Lament GameCo, LLC by Clive Barker and Park Avenue Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Game content and code is © 2025, Lament GameCo, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Additional game design © 2025 Diversion3 Entertainment, LLC.

150 free summons, 3,000 gems, new heroes, new events, and more!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — July 22, 2025 | Happy birthday, Guardian Tales! To celebrate, Kakao Games are giving players thousands of free gems, summons, a new hero to join the team and not one, but two special events for them to enjoy!

Filled with puzzles aplenty, lush environments to explore and even a magical school to jump into, Guardian Tales is the perfect game to enjoy on a relaxing summer’s evening. Commemorating five years of stunning adventures, thrilling collaborations and so much more; Guardian Tales has plenty to shout about for this half-decade celebration.

Included in the festivities are:

• 3,000 free gems for anyone who logs in after the update
• 150 free summons
  • Players can summon 10 times a day for 5 days (up to 50 free spawns) for normal summons.
  • They can also get 100 Selectable Summon Controllers via 5th Anniversary Special Attendance Event
• Two attendance events!
  • Hidden Treasure of the Hill – Filled with costumes, cards, and all sorts of other collectables, including a limit breaking hammer!
  • The Fifth Anniversary Festival – books of blessing, Hero Crystals and so much more, this is the event of the season for Guardian Tales aficionados. 

Not only that, but a new hero will be joining the Guardian Tales team. The free-spirited Squirrel Chriselle and her Myth form will be bringing plenty of nutty madness to the knights of Kanterbury. Players will also be able to experience the fifth Anniversary Hero, Chriselle’s Memorial Short Story, a limited time event shop and a Guardian Tales Speedy Quiz for more incredible rewards.

With heaps of free summons, rewards, all-new characters and cosmetics, there’s plenty to encourage players to join the 5th anniversary festivities. For more on this exciting update, check out the website or download Guardian Tales on iOS or Android. 

About Guardian Tales 

Guardian Tales is a new game from Kong Studios that unites charming pixel art graphics and action-adventure dungeon crawling linked together by a journey travelling a rich diversity of worlds, inspired by the history of gaming. 

About Kong Studios

Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley of the U.S. The studio focuses on developing games with unique and new gameplay perspectives. The studio has so far released Dungeon Link and is now working on Guardian Tales for worldwide service. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

The first-person psychological horror game is here to change the way you view your grief. Will you keep running or finally confront it?

[Gran Canaria – July 22, 2025] – Broken Bird Games and Selecta Play are thrilled to bring you Luto. The terrifying first-person journey will shake you to your very core and is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Lock the door, turn off the lights, and settle into a home where escape seems impossible. But nothing in Luto is ever as it seems.

Every attempt to escape will drive you deeper into madness… or closer to the answers you seek. Explore carefully and keep your wits about you: every sense will be tested in this house of unimaginable horror. Luto is a story about life, death, and everything in between. Only by facing your fear of loss can you uncover the truth.

Key Features:

• Emotional Horror Rooted in Loss – Explore the pain of losing a loved one, and confront the fear that festers beneath anxiety and depression.
• A World of Secrets and Symbolism – Enter a mysterious, shifting space full of hidden truths and challenges that blur the line between reality and fiction.
• Environmental and Sensory Terror – Discover a uniquely immersive horror experience where sound, atmosphere, and space fuel a lingering sense of dread.
• Phobia-Fueled Encounters – Face environments designed around real-world fears, delivering a deeply personal and unsettling journey.
• Narrative-Driven Exploration – Unravel the story at your own pace, piecing together meaning from fragmented memories and surreal surroundings.

Grief has locked the door—but something else is waiting inside… Descend into the darkness with Luto today as it launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

About Broken Bird Games

Broken Bird Games is a small independent studio rooted in the island of Gran Canaria, born from a shared dream of creating video games. Their goal is to deliver deep narrative experiences that reflect both their passion for the medium and for great stories. With Luto, Broken Bird Games made their debut in game development, achieving not only their first release but also laying a solid foundation for the future of the studio.

About Selecta Play

Selecta Play is Selecta Visión’s video game publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

Brummie zombies descend on Cologne

El Segundo, California – July 22, 2025 | After wracking up millions of trailer views, God Save Birmingham is coming to Gamescom for its first ever public demo! 

Accessible in the consumer section of this mega gaming conference, con-goers will be able to play a pre-alpha build of the game for the first time. Equipped with a pitchfork, an axe and a dream, players will get to slay zombies in medieval Birmingham, learn to survive against the horde, and save a town that some might consider past saving. 

Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio are excited to see what players make of their Project Zomboid inspired trip to 14th century Birmingham, and have a few other exciting developments in store for Gamescom and beyond. 

To keep up to date with everything God Save Birmingham, head over to X, and players can wishlist God Save Birmingham on Steam today! 

About Kakao Games

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

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

The 6 December 3rd-Person Update Brings Two of the Most Requested Community Features, Ahead of the Release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Sydney, Australia – 22 July, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment announced a 3rd-Person Update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, launching 6 December. This update introduces two of the most highly requested features from the community: New Game+ and the long-awaited third-person mode.

With the third-person mode, players can experience Pandora from a whole new perspective—at the push of a button. Whether exploring, fighting, or simply taking in the view, third-person mode brings a new sense of scale, freedom, and immersion. Massive Entertainment has reworked animations, controls, audio, and camera systems to ensure the experience feels seamless and intuitive.

The update also introduces New Game+, allowing players to replay the story while keeping their inventory and skills, facing tougher enemies and unlocking a brand-new skill tree and more powerful gear. It’s a fresh challenge for seasoned players looking to dive deeper into the world of Pandora.

“We’ve always envisioned Avatar Frontiers of Pandora as a living world that evolves with our players,” said Omar Bouali, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment. “This update is a celebration of our community’s passion and we’re thankful to our players for their support—it means the world to our team.”

This update follows the game’s continued post-launch support, including two story packs:

• The Sky Breaker, where players join the great Na’vi games and witness the zakru migration
• Secrets of the Spires, introducing a stunning mountainous region designed to elevate the thrill of banshee flying

Players have also benefited from previous quality-of-life updates, including a revamped Hunter’s Guide, smoother 40 FPS mode, and rebalanced combat.

In addition, players can take advantage of a limited-time sale on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, available now (timing varies per platform). With the update arriving just ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash on 20 December, there’s never been a better time to join the adventure.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect.

For more information about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora please visit www.avatarfrontiersofpandora.com or join the conversation on social media using hashtag #AvatarFrontiers. Check out the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Accessibility Spotlight to learn about the team’s approach to accessibility.

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora TM & © 2025 20th Century Studios. Game software © 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

You’ve ended Deathwing’s destructive rampage; now, you must unlock the mysteries of a lost continent and discover the dark secrets of Pandaria’s past. Explore ancient kingdoms hidden since before the Sundering, plunder vast treasures from the depths of the forgotten vaults and rise to defend Pandaria from the shadow of a long-buried evil before it is too late. 

Your new journey begins today, with the official launch of Mists of Pandaria Classic. Level through new zones, new dungeons, and new raids, engage in PvP combat, and dive further into the mysteries of Pandaria.

• New Playable Race: With the release of the Mists of Pandaria pre-patch, set out as a member of the enigmatic Pandaren and join the ranks of either the Horde or Alliance as you enter the conflict brewing on Pandaria’s shores.
• New Hero Class: Learn the mystic powers of the Monk—destroy foes with the Windwalker’s devastating attacks, replenish allies with the Mistweaver’s spiritual energies, and shrug off enormous damage with the Brewmaster’s unyielding strength.
• New Level Cap: Ascend to new heights of power as you defend Azeroth, earning new talents every step of the journey to level 90 with extensively reworked talent trees.
• Lush New Lands: The Wandering Isle (Levels 1–10), The Jade Forest (Levels 85–86), Valley of the Four Winds (Levels 86–87), Krasarang Wilds (Levels 86–87), Kun-Lai Summit (Levels 87–88), Townlong Steppes (Levels 88–89), Dread Wastes (Levels 89–90), Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Level 90).
• Dungeons and Raids: Brave defenders of Azeroth can battle their way through six new dungeons in Pandaria, four revamped Heroic dungeons, and three new raids.
• New PvP Arena and Two New Battlegrounds: The gates will open when PvP Season 12 begins the week following launch.
• Sunsong Ranch: Embrace a farmer’s life with your own farm, allowing you to plant and harvest crops.
• And more! Including Pet Battles, Scenarios, and Challenge Mode Dungeons.

For more information about Mists of Pandaria Classic, please visit the World of Warcraft website.

The new hardware comes with two PAC-MAN Games and a branded CX-40 Wireless Joystick

22^nd July 2025: PLAION REPLAI, a leading global publisher and developer of retro video game software and hardware, and Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, are proud to announce today that the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition – a newly developed version of the classic console – will be launching worldwide on 31^st October 2025.  This exciting new product also celebrates the long-standing collaboration between Atari and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., with Namco being the original developer of PAC-MAN.

In tribute to the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600, the new hardware is infused with PAC-MAN’s signature style. To compliment the release, a range of colourful joysticks will also be separately available.

The collaboration features a variety of different offerings for Atari and PAC-MANfans, including:

• Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition: This brand-new version of the iconic console comes in signature PAC-MAN yellow, featuring illuminated character icons across the front. The retail pack also includes the PAC-MAN Double Feature software cartridge and the PAC-MAN CX-40 Wireless Joystick (Yellow). The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition will be available for pre-order from Thursday 24^th July at major retailers.
• PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge: This dual game cartridge includes PAC-MAN 7800, a brand new, arcade-style version of the classic, along with PAC-MAN 2600, the very first home console release of the game.
• PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks: The PAC-MAN joysticks are available separately in five different colours – Yellow (PAC-MAN), Blue (Inky ghost), Red (Blinky ghost), Pink (Pinky ghost) and Orange (Clyde ghost); PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks and will be available to pre-order from Thursday 24^th July.

“The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is more than just a console – it’s a tribute to the moment home gaming truly began. By reimagining the iconic hardware in PAC-MAN’s unmistakable style, we’re celebrating the legacy of two cultural giants who helped define a generation of play. We’re proud to bring this collaboration to life for collectors, fans, and a whole new wave of retro gaming enthusiasts,” said PLAION REPLAI’s Commercial Director, Ben Jones.

The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks will be available for pre-order from Thursday 24^th July, priced at $269.99 and $59.95, respectively. The release date for the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks will be 31^st October 2025. There will also be a separate release of the PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge later in 2025.

For more information, visit: www.atari.com.

To learn more about PAC-MAN, please visit: https://www.pacman.com/en/.

For more information on other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com.

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide.  Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena.  With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels.  Additionally, the company has a retro label, PLAION REPLAI, which is dedicated to the production, publishing and distribution of retro gaming hardware and software.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About ATARI

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences.  The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products.  Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.  The Atari family of brands includes game developers Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, the publishing label Infogrames, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames.  Atari has offices in New York and Paris.  Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

©2025 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms.  The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™.  Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO

SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®.  Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Pre-Order the Massive Collection of Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed Games Starting Today

SYDNEY (July 22, 2025) – SQUARE ENIX^® has announced that all five multi-award-winning single-player narrative adventures in the LIFE IS STRANGE franchise are coming to the retail-exclusive physical-only LIFE IS STRANGE COLLECTION for PlayStation 5^® on Oct. 3, 2025.

The LIFE IS STRANGE COLLECTION contains the following games and DLC:

• LIFE IS STRANGE REMASTERED
• LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM REMASTERED
• LIFE IS STRANGE 2
• LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS DELUXE EDITION
• LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE ULTIMATE EDITION
• All DLC released for each game, including pre-order bonuses

LIFE IS STRANGE is a single-player narrative adventure franchise that focuses on heartfelt, grounded stories with a twist of the strange. Having won over 100 awards since its inception – including awards given by The Game Awards, The Peabody Awards, BAFTA and GLAAD – the franchise is a cornerstone of the narrative adventure genre.

Over five cinematic, emotional adventures, you’ll Rewind Time as Max Caulfield and uncover the secrets of Arcadia Bay with Chloe Price, take a road trip with Sean Diaz and his telekinetic brother Daniel, find a new home with psychic empath Alex Chen, and return to Max to solve a murder across two timelines.

The box set includes a disc with LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS and LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE, alongside a digital code to redeem LIFE IS STRANGE REMASTERED, LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM REMASTERED, LIFE IS STRANGE 2 and all associated DLC and pre-order incentive items.

The LIFE IS STRANGE COLLECTION will launch for PlayStation 5, exclusively in retail stores, on 3^rd October, 2025.

Read more on the Life is Strange website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, Outriders®, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum® and Sleeping Dogs®.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX^® and TAITO^® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY^™, which has sold over 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST^®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com