MONOPOLY GO! welcomes Marvel’s First Family into the blockbuster mobile game – complete with iconic locations, action-packed events and one-of-a kind collectibles 

Scopely, one of the world’s leading video game companies, today announced a super-powered new collaboration between its global mobile sensation MONOPOLY GO! and Marvel’s legendary Fantastic Four. Launching July 13, just ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, this crossover transports fans into a retro-futuristic world for a high-stakes, nostalgia-fueled adventure, all within the vibrant and ever-evolving universe of MONOPOLY GO!. 

Building on MONOPOLY GO!’s fan-favorite collaboration with Marvel in September 2024, this latest cosmic crossover brings players new ways to experience the Marvel universe within the world of MONOPOLY GO!, while celebrating the cinematic return of Marvel’s legendary quartet.

“At Scopely, we build every experience around what excites and inspires our players,” said Eric Wood, SVP of Publishing at Scopely. “With MONOPOLY GO! and Marvel’s Fantastic Four, we’re uniting the rich legacy of two cultural icons to bring an extraordinary experience right to our players’ fingertips – combining the charm of MONOPOLY GO! with the heroism and cosmic adventures of Marvel’s First Family.”

In this special crossover event, the Marvel portal has been reactivated, opening a gateway between worlds and inviting the Fantastic Four into the game’s colorful and playful world. As the MONOPOLY GO! universe undergoes a heroic transformation, MONOPOLY GO! players – known as “Tycoons” – will join Marvel’s superpowered foursome on an epic journey filled with action-packed mini-games, story-rich challenges and collectibles inspired by the team’s legendary legacy.  

Highlights of the Fantastic Four collaboration include: 

• Fantastic Racers: Strap in for an adrenaline-fueled twist on the fan-favorite Tycoon Racers event, with each member of the Fantastic Four behind the wheel of a retro-inspired Fantasti-Car. With Herbie cheering from the sidelines and a Dr. Doom-themed ‘Overload!’ disruptor, leaderboard battles hit superhero-level intensity.
• Fantastic Partners Event: Team up with fellow Tycoons to collect Fantastic Four Fantasticoins and bring Marvel’s icons to life, including Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing and more.
• Fantastic Treasures: Enter Reed’s futuristic lab to unearth Marvel artifacts like the Ultimate Nullifier, Silver Surfer’s board, blending classic MONOPOLY GO! gameplay with Marvel’s cosmic lore.
• Deluxe Drop: The Fantastic Four arrive with a Deluxe Drop to equip Tycoons with Fantastic Four-themed cosmetics for the remainder of the collaboration and beyond.
• Coveted Collectibles: Collect Fantastic Four themed tokens, emojis and shields, providing a fresh layer of excitement to every roll.

About MONOPOLY GO!

Created by leading video game company Scopely, in partnership with Hasbro, blockbuster mobile game MONOPOLY GO! has taken the world by storm, uniting a community of MONOPOLY fans around the world, with millions playing the beloved game every day and infusing the beloved MONOPOLY brand further into the cultural zeitgeist. MONOPOLY GO! has attracted 150 million+ downloads and garnered over 50 awards including Google Play’s coveted 2023 “User’s Choice” and Pocket Gamer’s 2024 “Game of the Year.” 

After surpassing $5B in revenue faster than any mobile game in history, MONOPOLY GO! has undoubtedlysolidified its status as one of the most important games franchises of the last decade and has forever made a name for itself in game history.Players have passed GO more than 160 billion times, completed 6 billion boards and made more than 20 billion trips to jail, underscoring its engaging gameplay experience.

MONOPOLY GO! combines classic MONOPOLY gameplay with new worlds to explore, offering a dynamic social experience that enables its player community, known as ‘Tycoons’, to connect, compete, and collaborate with friends and family to build their fortunes. MONOPOLY GO! even recently inspired its own board game, speaking to the game’s mass appeal that transcends generations and geographies. 

For more information, visit www.monopolygo.com.

About MARVEL

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. For more information, visit marvel.com. © 2025 MARVEL

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading global interactive entertainment and video game company, home to many top-grossing, award-winning franchises, including the most successful mobile game ever launched MONOPOLY GO!, along with Stumble Guys, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, WWE Champions, and Yahtzee® With Buddies, among many others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games across mobile, web, PC, and console that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and as a 2024 TIME100 “Most Influential Company In the World,” Scopely has surpassed $10 billion in lifetime revenue due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. With a belief that life is better when we play together, Scopely is on a daily mission to inspire play. Scopely has global operations across North America, Central America, EMEA, and Asia, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Game Information Released Including New Characters and World Setting

TOKYO, JAPAN –  July 8th, 2025 – Tokyo-based publisher SHUEISHA GAMES, alongside acclaimed developer SIGONO, is proud to announce OPUS: Prism Peak, a single-player, magical realist, photography-driven adventure set to launch in Fall 2025 on Steam. 

In OPUS: Prism Peak, players step into the role of Eugene, a 40-year-old ex-photojournalist and café owner returning to his hometown. But a sudden accident detours his journey, transporting him into the Dusklands, a quiet, surreal world of fading light, fragile beauty, and hidden sorrow. His camera, long since set aside, is once again placed in his hands.

There, Eugene meets a mysterious young girl who remembers only one thing: she must return to a mountain deep within the Dusklands. With no clear way home, the two embark on a journey together, capturing fleeting moments, meeting curious spirits, and uncovering truths buried in the shadows.

As Eugene continues his journey, a towering, murky presence, stained in red and black looms ever closer. This haunting figure stalks the edges of his path, growing nearer as he unravels the truth. Players will use Eugene’s camera to document breathtaking landscapes, divine spirits, and decisive moments in a world where everything is fleeting. Photography is both a tool and a metaphor—preserving fragments of memory while learning to let go.

Character Details

• Eugene: Once a photojournalist, now a disillusioned man navigating loss and regret. Divorced and drifting, Eugene finds himself pulled into the Dusklands, where his journey through grief begins through the lens of a camera he had given up long ago.
• The Mysterious Girl: Playful yet empathetic, the girl Eugene meets in the Dusklands carries only a single memory, a yearning to return to the mountaintop. Her optimism serves as a foil to Eugene’s cynicism, guiding their shared path forward.

A World on the Brink: The Dusklands

The Dusklands is a realm between reality and reverie: ethereal, nostalgic, and slowly unraveling. As Eugene explores its forests, towns, and mountain trails, the land itself begins to crumble, revealing deeper truths beneath its calm surface.

Guiding him through this liminal world are a cast of enigmatic spirits, each reflecting a different emotion, memory, or lesson:

• Mystical Deer: A gentle, wise figure who gifts Eugene his camera and asks: “Show me whether you truly see this world for what it is.”
• Mystical Dog: Elegant and confident, she commands a train and offers guidance, though her demeanor toward Eugene remains icy.
• Mystical Goat: An elder traveler burdened with gear and nostalgia, recognizing something familiar in Eugene.
• Mystical Boar: Loud and affable, this train conductor lends charm and levity to the journey.
• Mystical Unicorn: A silent, elegant spirit shrouded in loneliness, observing from the edges of the path.

Each spirit provides insight, not just into the Dusklands, but into Eugene’s inner world.

About SIGONO

SIGONO is an indie game studio with a mission to create heartfelt experiences that connect people. Their OPUS series, which started with OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, has gained recognition for its touching stories and beautiful soundtracks, reaching a combined 10 million downloads. In 2021, the latest entry, OPUS: Echo of Starsong, won international accolades and critical acclaim. SIGONO continues to strive towards creating meaningful storytelling experiences that bring joy to players.

About Shueisha Games

Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announces an exciting and diversified line-up for this year’s gamescom. Visitors will be treated to a playable demo of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a new hands-on demo for Little Nightmares III,and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the universe of The Blood of Dawnwalker. We look forward to welcoming you to the Bandai Namco booth which will be located in Hall 6, booth A20.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree will invite players to defend Shinju Village against the evil Magatsu and his minions, in a 2D isometric roguelite set to launch on 19 September 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. Choose two Guardians, with each mastering their own abilities, and venture on quests in a vibrant world crafted with a beautiful hand-drawn style reminiscing of Japanese ink painting.

Little Nightmares III lifts the curtain on a new playable demo of this upcoming atmospheric adventure game. Players will step for the first time into the Carnevale, discovering that what should be a festival of fun and childlike wonder, is yet another grim place filled with danger and disturbing residents. Little Nightmares III will release on 10 October 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

The Blood of Dawnwalker will bring Vale Sangora to gamescom with decor and vampiric cosplayers straight out of the open world action RPG set in 14th century dark fantasy. The story revolves around Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Developed by Rebel Wolves, The Blood of Dawnwalker will release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information about titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu
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July 8, 2025 – World of Tanks proudly introduces its latest Battle Pass Special: Heroes’ Paths, a thrilling tribute to the gaming legends Lara Croft and Duke Nukem. Running from July 10^th to July 21^st, this limited-time event features two unique Chapters, each themed around one of these iconic heroes and packed with exclusive content inspired by the Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem franchises. The heroes come to life through their acclaimed voice actors: Lara Croft’s lines are delivered by Keeley Hawes, renowned for her role in several classic Tomb Raider titles, while Duke Nukem’s iconic grit is brought back by Jon St. John, the unmistakable voice of the character since 1996.

The Heroes’ Paths offer 30 stages for Tomb Raider Chapter and 40 for Duke Nukem. Along the way, players will unlock themed 2D styles, decals, emblems, and exclusive crew members with zero perks — Lara Croft and Duke Nukem. At the end of every Improved Rewards track awaits the ultimate prize: a brand-new Premium vehicle designed to match the unique style of its hero. These tanks come with exclusive 3D styles, featuring visual elements inspired by their respective universes.

• For Lara Croft, it’s the IMT, a Tier VIII U.S. versatile medium tank. Sleek, swift, and deadly accurate — this machine reflects Lara’s cleverness and agility. The tank is outfitted with iconic gear such as a winch, a hook-tipped harpoon, cables, ropes, a hatchet, powerful spotlights, and a range of hand tools personally used by Lara — each reflecting her signature style from the games.
• For Duke, it’s the TS-6,a Tier IX U.S. assault heavy tank. A powerhouse of destruction, this tank mirrors Duke’s “all guns blazing” approach. It boasts a custom nuclear reactor, enhanced weapon systems, and aesthetic nods to Duke’s arsenal, including laser machine guns and grenade launchers. The tank’s design draws inspiration from classic Duke Nukem weapons such as the incinerator and fire extinguisher.

Players looking for the full thematic experience can opt for hero-themed bundles, packed with additional cosmetics, characters, and collectibles from Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem universes.

Complementing the action are two dynamic musical themes: a newly composed adventure track echoing Lara’s spirit, and the legendary “Grabbag” theme from Duke Nukem, composed by Lee Jackson.

Lara Croft and Duke Nukem blaze into World of Tanks with attitude, legacy, and firepower. Join the Heroes’ Paths and carve your way through the battlefield with legends by your side.

About World of Tanks  

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming  

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

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

About Gearbox Entertainment

The Gearbox Entertainment Company, LLC entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects. Crystal Dynamics’ website can be found at www.crystaldynamics.com.

© 2025 Gearbox. Duke Nukem, Hail to the King, Gearbox, the Gearbox and Duke Nukem logos are registered trademarks, and Gearbox Entertainment is a trademark, of GEARBOX ENTERPRISES, LLC.

TOMB RAIDER © 1996-2025 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, and the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics group of companies.

Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios are thrilled to announce that Project Motor Racing, the highly anticipated, ultra-authentic racing simulation, will be playable at the world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from July 10–13, 2025 at the Goodwood Estate in Chichester, West Sussex, UK. 

Get Ready to Race!

Set to launch on PC and consoles on November 25, Project Motor Racing blends the beauty, speed, and drama of professional motorsport with groundbreaking handling, realism, and immersion. Now, fans attending Goodwood will be able to go hands-on with this next-generation sim racer before the official launch.

Festival-goers will have the exclusive opportunity to test drive the latest build of Project Motor Racing on three high-performance, fully equipped racing rigs. Visitors get behind the wheel of four incredible cars featured in the racing sim: the Lola T70 Mk3B GT, Aston Martin DBR9, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2, and Panoz LMP1 Roadster S.

One of the game’s most detailed tracks will be available for racing, faithfully recreated by the team using state-of-the-art track scanning and environmental modelling. Whether you’re chasing lap times or just feeling the power, this is your chance to get a real taste of what’s coming.

Pro Racing Legends On-Site

Joining the action at Goodwood will be British racing stars Ben Collins and Johnny Herbert, who will be on hand at the booth to share tips, insights, and stories from their time on the track. Whether you’re a seasoned sim racer or a motorsport enthusiast, it’s your chance to learn from the best and push your driving skills to the limit.

Come visit the Project Motor Racing team at Stand 8, right by the start line of the iconic Goodwood Hillclimb. It’s the perfect location to feel the roar of engines, both virtual and real, and experience firsthand the adrenaline-pumping world of modern motorsport simulation.

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.

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About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. Since 2008, the game series has been released on all popular platforms and over 40 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold globally. The proprietary GIANTS Engine was built from the ground up with modifiability in mind, allowing users to create and share their creations. With offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), the USA (Chicago), and the Czech Republic (Brno), GIANTS Software is very committed to be in close contact with the manufacturer industry and to engage with the community.

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. All rights reserved.

Critically Praised Platform Adventure Arrives on Consoles with a Brand-New ‘Challenges’ Mode and Optimized Gameplay

TONSBERG, NORWAY – JULY 8, 2025 – Independent game developers Rock Pocket Games and Lav Games announced today its action-adventure sci-fi metroidvania Somber Echoes is available now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox for $19.99 (a 20% discount). Following its successful debut on Steam, where it earned a ‘very positive’ user rating, the game now brings its acrobatic combat and mythic storytelling to a new audience, enhanced with console-specific optimizations and new content.

In Somber Echoes, players take on the role of Adrestia, a fallen tribune revived by a mysterious force and given a second chance to save the universe from her twin sister, Harmonia, now a mad architect of unmaking. Set aboard the derelict, Greco-Roman spaceship Atromitos, players must master god-like powers and fluid, acrobatic combat to explore a vast, decaying world, uncover ancient secrets, and carve their legacy into the bones of a dying world.

Somber Echoes Gameplay Features:

• A Modern Console Metroidvania: Action packed side-scrolling gameplay, ideal for console players. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 players will embark upon a haunting journey through seven distinct districts, looming with decay, ruin and an eerie beauty. Every dark corner hides a story.
• Greco-Roman  Story: Inspired by Greco-Roman mythos, and sci-fi visuals, players explore a wrecked spacecraft in deep space that is overrun by extra-dimensional horrors.
• Multiple Endings: Gameplay actions shape how the story ends, the more players explore and discover the entirety of the ship, the more choices there will be when deciding the fate of the Atromitos.
• Challenges Mode: A new way to experience Somber Echoes designed to extend gameplay and provide players with intense, skill-based objectives beyond the core story experience, including boss fight and puzzle challenges with more content planned for subsequent updates.

Somber Echoes is a Greco-Roman inspired sci-fi Metroidvania set within the shell  of the spacefaring vessel Atromitos, where divine ruin and cosmic rot intertwine. Awakened by primordial Gods and Goddesses, Adrestia ascends from ash and oblivion to hunt her twin sister Harmonia, now a mad architect of unmaking, through echoing halls and sanctums lost to time. Wield godlike wrath, uncover ancient sins, and carve your legacy into the bones of a dying world.
 
Somber Echoes is available now for PlayStation $19.99 (a 20% discount), Xbox $19.99 (a 20% discount), Steam $19.99 (a 20% discount), The Epic Games Store and GOG.  

ABOUT ROCK POCKET GAMES

Rock Pocket Games is an independent game development studio founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tonsberg, Norway. Specializing in crafting engaging and innovative video games, the studio has delivered over 30 titles across mobile, PC, and console platforms, including award-winning projects like Moons of Madness and Shiftlings. Known for its expertise in Unreal engines, Rock Pocket Games is dedicated to creating high-quality gaming experiences with a focus on passion, communication, and fun. For more information, visit rockpocket.games.
 
ABOUT LAV GAMES

Lav Games is a game development studio focused on delivering high-quality co-development services and crafting original IP’s. The studio has contributed to a range of acclaimed AAA titles while building its own visually bold, artistically ambitious IP’s. Lav Games is dedicated to creating immersive, visually striking experiences that combine technical excellence with strong art direction. The studio’s contributions include work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Insurgency: Sandstorm and several upcoming titles yet to be announced.

View the New Teaser Trailer for the Upcoming Roguelite Action RPG Title below

LOS ANGELES – JULY 7, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, officially unveiled its new Roguelite Action RPG title, Solo Leveling: KARMA,through an exclusive teaser trailer at Anime Expo 2025.

Solo Leveling: KARMA will be available on both mobile and PC platforms and expands upon the universe of the global hit Solo Leveling anime series. The game introduces an original storyline set in the Dimensional Gap — an unexplored narrative window within the source material — where protagonist Sung Jinwoo endures a 27-year-long war among Monarchs. At the heart of this epic is the “Broken Cup of Reincarnation,” an artifact that can only be restored through Jinwoo’s fragmented memories. 

In the newly revealed teaser, fans can catch a glimpse of Jinwoo’s dazzling combat using an arsenal of weapons such as daggers, scythes and bows, as he battles against formidable Magic Beasts, featuring The Gatekeeper of Hell Ceberus, Hobgoblin Leader, Avaricious Vulcan, The Demonic King Baran, and the Godlike Statue of Cartenon Temple – all taken from the original series. Check out the new teaser trailer on the game’s official YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@SoloLevelingKARMA). 

The narrative deepens as original characters including Jinwoo rise to the main story stage, enhancing immersion through cinematic storytelling and dramatic stakes. Featuring isometric-view hack-and-slash combat, Solo Leveling: KARMA delivers thrilling, responsive gameplay characterized by heavy-hitting action, strategic “Blessing” upgrades that buff skill levels and stats, and growth-driven mechanics. Players can summon iconic Shadows like Iron and Igris and perform signature combo skills that echo the unique combat style of Solo Leveling.

Solo Leveling: KARMA aims to captivate both gamers and anime fans alike, offering easy accessibility with deeply differentiated gameplay within the roguelite genre.

More information and updates on Solo Leveling: KARMA will be available on the official website, YouTube and X in the coming weeks.

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©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Neo Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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.

The mystery RPG has surpassed 88,000 copies sold and over 15,000 adventurers delving into its haunting DLC

MIDIAN (July 7, 2025) — Indie developer and publisher RedBoon has officially released a new Custom Mode for Knock on the Coffin Lid, the artfully presented fantasy-mystery whodunnit RPG wrapped in a deckbuilder. The new mode is something the community has been asking for, as it gives players greater control over their runs and allows for enhanced player creativity. Since its release, Knock on the Coffin Lid has sold over 100,000 copies spanning the base game and Nightmares of Millenis DLC making it a success for the small, independent RedBoon team (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232580/Knock_on_the_Coffin_Lid/). 

Custom Mode Features:

• Venture into a freshly forged battlefield each time with a randomly generated map in this take on Daily Run-style gameplay (Daily Runs bring a new seeded map every 24 hours, offering a new run each day).
• Craft your fate by customizing your starting deck from all available cards for your chosen character.
• Arm yourself with relics of power by selecting any starting equipment encountered in the Story Mode.
• Tempt fortune and curse alike with modifiers that will both positively and negatively impact your run.
• Players who own the Nightmares of Millenis DLC can invoke the power of the Tarot Cards.
• All experience gained in Custom Mode will carry over to characters in Story Mode, letting players grind XP to unlock new classes.

Knock on the Coffin Lid beckons players down a path shrouded in mystery, where the empty throne of the Northern Gate awaits its rightful ruler. As players investigate their own untimely demise, the fate of the land of Midian trembles in their hands. Each decision made will weave the threads of destiny, shaping the fates of goblins, orcs, and elves in both wondrous and perilous ways. 

Craft your deck to summon allies, cast powerful spells, and fortify your defenses on a shifting battlefield. As the terrain and the tides of battle change, tacticians must adapt to overcome these ever-evolving challenges. Along the journey, uncover over 200 unique items, from enchanted weapons to ancient armor, each bestowing mighty abilities and strengthening your prowess with both active powers and passive blessings.

Stay up to date with Knock on the Coffin Lid and future updates by following the official X account and joining the Discord server.

BetaDwarf Continues Its Momentum for Upcoming Game Vaultbreakers with First Gameplay Trailer, New Playtest, and Major Investment from Square Enix.

(Copenhagen, Denmark) – July 7th, 2025 – After revealing their new project: Vaultbreakers, in January 2025, BetaDwarf today announced a new investment led by Square Enix to accelerate the development of this upcoming title. The studio is also announcing their first Gameplay Trailer and new playtest, running from July 3-9. 

Vaultbreakers is a top-down high-stakes adventure Action RPG. Fight challenging bosses in heroic brawler combat. Explore a dynamic world that reacts to your actions. Reclaim lost relics and escape! Play solo or with friends in savage PvE & PvPvE modes.

Join the July 3-9 Playtest

Square Enix invests in BetaDwarf

The investment marks a major milestone for BetaDwarf, the team behind Forced and Minion Masters, and signifies growing publisher interest in high-concept multiplayer games built around cooperation, skill, and dynamic gameplay.

“Square Enix is always looking for high-quality games and talented development studios. When I played Vaultbreakers, I was genuinely excited by the experience of connecting with other players and exploring its rich game world.”, said Hideaki Uehara, General Manager, Business Development at Square Enix Holdings. “After visiting BetaDwarf and learning about the team’s mission and passion, we decided to invest in them to help realize their dream and bring this game to players around the world.”

The funding will help BetaDwarf improve its production capabilities and deepen the game’s ongoing community-driven development.

“Being accompanied by Square Enix on our journey is an amazing access to a combination of knowledge, talent, and resources.”, said Steffen Kabbelgaard, CEO and Game Director at BetaDwarf. “We are already very far with our dream game Vaultbreakers: we have a huge amazing community, and we have already run 15+ tests with more than 50,000 players who constantly enable us to refine. So getting this additional support feels amazing when we are far into production already. I can really see how this enables a home run vs having just started on an uncertain journey – yeah, I’m just really excited about our situation!” 

What’s New: Gameplay Trailer, new Features & Public Playtest (July 3–9)

Alongside the announcement of the Square Enix investment, BetaDwarf is unveiling its first full gameplay trailer and launching a weeklong public playtest to showcase the latest evolution of Vaultbreakers.

Following the overwhelming success of the January playtest, BetaDwarf has reprioritized its development roadmap based on community feedback. As a result, two of the most requested features, a Solo Queue and the PvE mode, are being fast-tracked. The Solo Queue will be available in this playtest, while the PvE-only mode is scheduled to arrive in the coming months.

Playtest Highlights

• Playtest started on July 3rd, 9 am CEST, and end on July 9th, 11:59 pm CEST
• Players can get a Playtest Key by visiting vaultbreakers.com or through Twitch Drops Campaign on Twitch

New Features

• Evolving haven: Take your base from a pile of rocks to a powerful base of operations to unlock helpful NPC’s, new abilities, and lots of upgrades
• Activable Items: Strategically use tools that enhance your build, like a grappling hook or a way to summon a wolf to fight with you
• Playstyle Expression Upgrades: Expanded perk options and itemization to further customize your Champions
• Solo & Duo Queue: Select your queue and face either solo or duo players.
• More unpredictable enemies: New varied spawn locations system and varied patrol paths

And much more!

To learn more about the game, visit our Steam Page.

About BetaDwarf

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Farm, fight, and fall in love—together—in Mirthwood’s highly-anticipated co-op update

[Seattle, WA – July 7, 2025] – Grab a friend and get ready to share the adventure! Bad Ridge Games and V Publishing are thrilled to announce that the Co-Op update for medieval life sim RPG Mirthwood will launch on July 10, 2025. Revealed during ClemmyGames’ Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025, this update brings local co-op and Steam Remote Play support, giving players the chance to explore the Freelands of Mirthwood side-by-side.

Forge your path in a beautifully simulated medieval world—now with a partner at your side. The Co-Op Update enables drop-in/drop-out local multiplayer, featuring a shared dynamic camera system that adjusts as players explore. Whether you’re planting crops, battling brigands, or starting a family, every corner of Mirthwood is now yours to share.

Player 2 enjoys full access to farming, crafting, combat, skill progression, and mount riding. Both players retain their individual inventories, skills, and gear, with seamless transitions between co-op and single-player modes. For the romantically inclined, yes—you can even marry your co-op partner and raise a child together. Children grow over time, inherit traits from both parents, and eventually strike out on their own.

The update also introduces new combat enhancements, including a directional attack indicator, enemy lock-on system, and performance optimizations to ensure a smoother experience.

Key Features in the Co-Op Update:

• Play Together: Local split-screen co-op and Steam Remote Play support.
• Drop-in/Drop-out Gameplay: Join or leave a friend’s world at any time.
• Shared World, Separate Progression: Each player retains their own skills, levels, inventory, and gear.
• Revive Mechanic: A new “downed” state lets players rescue each other in combat.
• Family Building: Marry your co-op partner and raise a child, who grows over time and eventually becomes an adult NPC.
• Improved Combat: New attack direction and enemy lock-on indicators.
• New Content: Additional farm structures, items, and minor optimization improvements.

The Mirthwood Local and Steam Remote Play Co-Op update arrives on July 10th, with online co-op planned for a future update. Stay updated by visiting the official Mirthwood website and joining the community on Discord!

About Bad Ridge Games

A two-person development team from the Pacific Northwest focused on creating immersive experiences for players, Bad Ridge Games is currently developing updates for their debut title, Mirthwood, a medieval fantasy RPG and Life Sim Adventure.About V Publishing

Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious PR in 2018, V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPGs for PC and consoles. Please visit V Publishing for more information.