Embrace cursed immortality, forge devastating builds, and tear through demon hordes when the dark fantasy roguelite action RPG enters Early Access on Jan 8, 2027

[October 16, 2026]  – LINE Games announced that Ember and Blade, its upcoming dark fantasy roguelite action RPG, will launch in Early Access on January 8, 2027. The release date was unveiled in a new trailer during the Galaxies Showcase, offering another look at Fenrix’s relentless battle against the demon hordes standing between him and the archdemon Asmodeus.

In Ember and Blade, death is only the beginning. Players take control of Fenrix, a cursed immortal trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, and descend into the depths of oblivion to prevent the rise of Asmodeus. Each run offers new opportunities to transform Fenrix’s curse into overwhelming power, wielding an overhauled arsenal of weapons, linking angelic Blessings to attacks, and utilizing Runes and Arcana to create increasingly devastating builds. 

This Early Access release date announcement follows the major updates introduced in Demo 2.0, which overhauled Ember and Blade’s combat and gave players even more ways to wreak havoc. Chain light and heavy attacks into powerful combos, link Blessings directly to attacks and dashes, experiment with weapons ranging from the Sword and Hammer to the recently introduced Shotgun, and stack abilities to transform Fenrix into an increasingly unstoppable demon-slaying force.

Key Features of Recent Demo 2.0 Update:

• Chain the Carnage: String light and heavy attacks into devastating combos with a reworked action and stamina system built to keep the fight flowing.
• Lock, Load, and Let Loose: Rediscover the fully reworked Sword and Hammer, or blast through demon hordes with the all-new Shotgun in Fenrix’s arsenal.
• Divine Power, Your Way: Link Blessing powers directly to light attacks, heavy attacks, and dashes to unleash their effects in combat without consuming stamina. Experiment with different combinations and complete Blessing Link Sets to unlock additional bonuses.
• Build Beyond the Limit: Discover Arcana cards and open up even more possibilities for powerful builds.
• Give ’Em Hell: Face improved monster reactions and interactions with the environment, a new Break state, and redesigned Elite combat.
• Stay in the Fight: Take advantage of expanded control options, improved visibility, and an overhauled Elevator.
• Even Immortals Need a Break: Step away from the demon-slaying to meet adorable marimos and watch the Sanctuary change dynamically with the time of day.

Ember and Blade will enter Early Access on January 8, 2027 for Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players can get a taste of the demon-slaying action now in Demo 2.0! Stay up-to-date by wishlisting, joining the official Discord server, and checking out the LINE Games page, X, and YouTube channel for more heavenly details.

About LINE Games

LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. Its in-house studio, Nine Lives, is a small team of 15 industry veterans, with experience across globally recognized titles, dedicated to delivering high-quality, memorable game experiences.

Industry voices from around the world are invited to help shape the conversation at the 2027 edition, while BIG Festival prepares to celebrate its milestone 15th anniversary

2027 B2B Program speakers are invited to Apply Now 

São Paulo, 16 October, 2026 – gamescom latam, the Latin American edition of the world’s largest games event, is officially gearing up for its next edition, taking place from April 22-25 2027, at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo.

Starting today, developers, publishers, and industry luminaries from around the world are invited to apply to speak as part of the gamescom latam B2B Program. Those accepted will help shape the conversation at the event, and are encouraged to propose a wide range of topics concerning the video games industry. 

Additionally, gamescom latam invites independent developers across the globe to submit their games for the 15th anniversary of BIG Festival, giving selected titles a chance to compete for awards and be played by visitors at the event in Brazil as part of the organization’s no-cost exhibition program.

Both calls are free to enter. Game submissions close January 15, 2027, at 9:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Speaker proposals close January 18, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. EST.

BIG Festival celebrates 15 years of independent games

Founded in 2012, BIG Festival (Best International Games Festival) brings together independent games from across the globe. Its 2026 edition received a record 966 submissions from 75 countries. The festival has been part of gamescom latam since 2024, connecting its international competition with the event’s audience in São Paulo.

Each year, the festival’s selection committee reviews all submissions and selects the most outstanding and innovative games as finalists, giving event attendees the opportunity to experience them firsthand. Winners in each category are then chosen by an international jury of games industry professionals. Since 2024, gamescom latam BIG Festival has been part of gamescom latam, becoming one of the leading platforms for showcasing new games from Latin America to the world. 

Developers and studios from Brazil and abroad can submit their games free of charge to enter the festival’s selection process. Selected titles compete across categories including Best Art, Best Casual Game, Best Gameplay, Best Game for Kids, Best Multiplayer, Best Narrative, Best Sound, Best Student Game, and Innovation, among others. The awards also include Best Game: Brazil and Best Game: Latin America, recognizing games from these regions. 

In addition to awards selected by an international jury of games industry professionals, the festival features the Best Game: Popular Choice award, the only category the public chooses directly. Visitors can cast their votes at stations throughout the show floor and play the festival’s selected games in person during gamescom latam.

The WINGS Award returns to gamescom latam BIG Festival 2027! The award celebrates independent games created by teams in which women and developers from marginalized gender groups play leading roles, helping spotlight diverse talent and support games with strong potential.

Those interested can submit a game and view festival information and rules.

Share your expertise at gamescom latam 2027

Opening October 16, the Call for Content and Speakers invites games industry professionals, studios and organizations to propose sessions for gamescom latam’s business-to-business (B2B) program.

Proposals can explore careers and education; game creation, design and development; culture and creative identities; industry and business; marketing and community; or technology and innovation. Applicants should provide their professional details and outline their proposed topic, format and intended audience.

The call is for editorial sessions that share knowledge, experience and industry insights. The event handles commercial presentations and promotional sessions separately through its partnership and sponsorship programs. All proposals will be reviewed, and submission does not guarantee a place in the program.

Selected speakers will receive an all-access event credential, an additional B2B credential for a team member or partner, three ticket discount codes offering 30% off, and a listing in the official event program. 

For more information about submissions for gamescom latam BIG Festival and the Call for Content and Speakers, visit the official gamescom latam website.

gamescom latam
gamescom, the world’s largest games event and Europe’s leading business platform for the games industry, also has an edition in Latin America. In 2027, gamescom latam will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 22 to 25 April at Distrito Anhembi. The event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, gamescom latam BIG Festival, and game – the German Games Industry Association. gamescom latam also features gamescom latam BIG Festival, the world’s largest independent games competition, bringing together celebration, innovation, and business under one roof. 

About game – The German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organizers, educational institutions, and other related entities. We are co-organizers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events, and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture, and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together, we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.

About Koelnmesse Brasil
Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, the leading international organizer of trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest computer and video games event and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, B2B visitors, and exhibitors from all over the world with a highly effective approach – in person on-site and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the leading B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its headquarters in Cologne, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: in Thailand, gamescom asia provides a powerful additional industry platform for the fast-growing Asia-Pacific gaming market, comprehensively matching supply and demand.

About Omelete Company
Omelete Company is the largest and most recognized independent pop culture company in Latin America, daily discussing movies, series, games, music, and comics, reaching over 25 million fans every month. Through brands like Omelete, CCXP, gamescom latam, Gaules, Chippu, and Mundo Ticket, we create content and experiences for those who love Fantasy, Fiction, Superheroes, and Games—breathing and living the entertainment universe both digitally and in person.

Get ready to sink your teeth into an action RPG unlike anything you’ve played before, as GPTRACK50’s passionately pop-punk Stupid Never Dies launches on PlayStation 5 and Steam next week! On October 21 (October 22 in Japan), take on the role of Davy – the weakest (and stupidest) zombie left on earth – and dive into the depths of KOM (King of all Monsters)’s realm, face off against his vicious hoards of mindless enemies, and save the world (and the woman Davy loves) from his impending destruction.

Those who have pre-ordered the Stupid Never Dies: Glorious Idiot Deluxe Edition of the game will get to join Davy on his adventure 48-hours early, as well as unlocking the first DLC for the game TickTock Teddies: Nonsense Overload Pack.

Ahead of launch, the team at GPTRACK50 want to give you a taste of some of the fast and furious action you’ll encounter in Stupid Never Dies in a new game overview trailer.

Watch the new Stupid Never Dies game overview trailer:

About Stupid Never Dies

Developed by GPTRACK50, Stupid Never Dies delivers a single-player 3D action RPG experience unlike anything you’ve played before.

Set in a monster-ruled otherworldly dungeon, Stupid Never Dies puts you in control of Davy, a timid zombie living at the very bottom of monster society. Defeat enemies, level up, and collect strange items to grow stronger on your quest to bring Julia, a frozen human girl, back to life. Steal enemy abilities, customize your undead body with bizarre upgrades, and experience fast-paced combat packed with innovation.

Key Features of Stupid Never Dies:

• Fight Like a Zombie: The best defense is a good offence, according to Davy. Relentlessly attack enemies with reckless abandon – zombies don’t need to dodge if they can’t feel a punch! And with a flexible enemy targeting system, Davy can fight the hoards of enemies coming at him from every direction freely without being tied to a single target, keeping KOM’s army on their toes.
• Blazing Fast Growth: What if you could play a 30+ hour ARPG but reach max level in just 30 minutes? Drawing inspiration from aspects of roguelike mechanics, every dungeon dive starts with Davy at level 1 but enemies defeated across previous dives increase growth rate – and XP gain – exponentially, resulting in a faster, more intense experience.

• Eat Your Enemies: A zombie’s most famous attack is his chomp. With “Style Eat”, Davy not only repairs any damage his deathly body has taken, but absorbs the powers of whatever enemy he eats – werewolves, harpies, vampires, and more. With over 11 styles to devour, Davy can become the ultimate monster-munching machine!
• (Body) Hack the Planet: Collect powerful Over Technology from each dive and visit Acelino’s shop to hack Davy’s body, modifying his arms, legs and head to unlock devastating powers.

• Stupidity Beyond Belief: Interdimensional toilets, a robot vacuum cleaner you can ride, a bizarre cast of loveable characters, and a love story for the ages – there’s never a dull moment in Stupid Never Dies!

Pre-order Stupid Never Dies on PlayStation and on Steam.

Stupid Never Dies will be available for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 on October 21, 2026, followed by a Japan release on October 22. The game will be available for purchase as a Standard Edition for $49.99 USD, or as part of the Stupid Never Dies: Glorious Idiot Edition for $59.99 USD. A demo for Stupid Never Dies is now available on Steam and PlayStation.

The game will be available in English, with English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese as supported subtitle languages.

About GPTRACK50

GPTRACK50 Inc. was established in Osaka, Japan, in October 2022 by President Hiroyuki Kobayashi with the mission of creating new entertainment IPs, primarily through the development of consumer video games for a global audience. The company aims to expand its original IPs beyond games, exploring cross-media opportunities such as live-action films, animation, and more.

The major past works of our staff include the Devil May Cry series, the DRAGON’S DOGMA series, the Resident Evil series, and more.

About SEGA CORPORATION

SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. The company develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of games for consoles, PCs, and wireless devices as well as character products, and various other products. Moreover, SEGA distributes a range of gaming content developed by its domestic and overseas studios worldwide via its global publishing bases. SEGA is leveraging its own IP to accelerate the development and commercialization of its IP not only in games but also in various other media, thereby dramatically increasing the value of its IP. SEGA is positioning transmedia as an important strategy for providing new content to users around the world.

Fight in style with costumes and customization options for Redline when SPINE launches for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in summer 2027

Limassol, Cyprus – 15 October 2025 – Today on the Twitch Galaxies showcase, developer and publisher Nekki revealed a new gameplay trailer for SPINE featuring a selection of in-game costumes for protagonist Redline. SPINE will launch for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in summer 2027. 

Watch the SPINE Customization Announcement trailer here:

SPINE’s new Twitch Galaxies trailer reveals four new costumes for protagonist Redline, including the Demon in the Shell red and white masked outfit, Ultraviolent red leather outfit, Dressed to Kill red dress and Redline leaping between buildings in her Hard Beaked parrot suit. The skins shown in the trailer are just a small selection of what players can expect, with many more to discover in the full game.

About SPINE:

SPINE is a single-player cinematic action game where close-quarters gunfights meet Gun Fu combat. Play as Redline, a rebellious street artist equipped with Spine – a sentient combat implant with a mind of its own – and fight through a cyberpunk city ruled by an autocratic AI regime in search of Redline’s captured brother.

In Tensor City – a technocratic megacity built by an AI so humanity could survive the ecological collapse of the world outside — your value is a number. The Social Rating decides who eats, who works, and who gets thrown away, splitting the city between the gleaming New City above and the rotting Old City below. Redline, a rebel street artist, scrapes by in the slums,  until a mafia heist goes wrong and costs her everything – including her brother. 

SPINE features Freeflow Gun Fu combat, with camerawork and combat choreography by action movie stunt specialists. It is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s original animation engine, Cascadeur, making players the star of their own action movie where no two fights are the same.

SPINE features:

• Movie-Like Experience – SPINE puts players inside the action with a dynamic combat camera that makes every fight feel like a movie, without ever stealing control from players.
• Innovative Combat – A thrilling fusion of cinematic gunplay and Freeflow Gun Fu beat ’em up. Dive into the chaos of SPINE‘s combat, where every move is a dance between gunfire and raw, close-quarter bullet mayhem. It’s not just a game; it’s an artistic canvas for your own style of destruction.
• Unrivaled Atmosphere – Dive into an action-packed narrative set against the backdrop of a captivating cyberpunk world. Explore the contrast between the gleaming, utopian facades and the gritty, decaying alleyways, as each location becomes a stage for adrenaline-fueled gunfights.
• Gripping Narrative – Embark on a gritty journey into the near-future with Redline, a rebellious street artist, and her AI companion, Spine — a combat implant with a mind of its own. Together, they stand against an oppressive AI regime, and every fight they have sends ripples through the streets they navigate, changing the lives of the people they meet.

SPINE is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S. Keep up to date with SPINE on the official website. For those interested in the game’s universe, Nekki publishes a webtoon comic “SPINE: Bullet Dancers” that lets fans dive into the world of SPINE before the game is released.

About Nekki
Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, Nekki is a leading developer and publisher in the gaming industry, known for creating high-quality action games and the proprietary animation software Cascadeur. With global downloads exceeding one billion, Nekki’s portfolio includes famous titles including Shadow Fight and Vector. Nekki is also developing and publishing SPINE – a cinematic cyberpunk gun fu action game for PC and consoles. For more information, please visit nekki.com.

Gravity Circuit 2 Will Also Release on Nintendo Switch 2, Alongside the PC, PlayStation® 5 and Nintendo Switch Releases. 

Montpellier, France – October 15th, 2026. Finnish studio Domesticated Ant Games and French publisher Dear Villagers have announced during the Galaxies Autumn Showcase that the demo for Gravity Circuit 2 is available right now on Steam.  The demo includes 30 minutes of gameplay across 2 stages and 2 characters, Kai and Cable, allowing players to get a first taste of their unique playstyles and new customization elements, ahead of the full release in Spring 2027 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation® 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Set in the same universe, years after the events of Gravity Circuit, in a rebuilt Kernel City, players will face a new Ark full of invading forces from the Hunter Army. Gravity Circuit 2 sees Kai returning as a playable character, as well as introducing a new one: Cable, allowing players to switch between the two before the start of a new mission to experience a brand-new fighting style whenever they wish.

While Kai retains his classic closed-combat fighting style, Cable brings a more long-ranged approach, with projectiles, multiple jumps that can damage enemies and powers that allow him to turn defeated foes into scrap that can be used as ammunition. 

To face off the new threat, additional tools will be available to Kai and Cable to improve their skills and abilities throughout the game: new Booster Chips and Burst Techniques will shape their move sets and stats, while a brand-new upgrade can be obtained from each defeated boss with Circuit Shards, allowing players to gain new abilities all together.

Players will be able to blast their way in the 2D levels of Kernel City to take down new enemies, progress through intense platforming phases and uncover new secrets while enjoying the new soundtrack from Dominic Ninmark, who already scored Gravity Circuit to much acclaim.

Gravity Circuit 2 is an upcoming action-packed solo 2D platformer set to be released in Spring 2027 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

ABOUT DOMESTICATED ANT GAMES

Domesticated Ant Games is a small independent game studio based in Finland, founded in 2021. Working together with Dominic Ninmark of Ninmark Soundworks, and with the help of various freelancers & contractors, they created the critically acclaimed Gravity Circuit.

ABOUT DEAR VILLAGERS

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, Dear Villagers is a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Their mission: to tell memorable stories through memorable games.

The new trailer, unveiled at the Galaxies Showcase, confirms the release date for the Western Soulslike FPS, coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

Cyprus – October 15, 2026 – The end is near. Publisher 4Divinity and developer Eschatology Entertainment today announced that Guns of Eschaton will launch on December 8, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Revealed in a new trailer at the Galaxies Showcase, the release date marks the official countdown to an unforgiving journey through an apocalyptic American frontier, where survival demands patience, skill, and preparation.  

Come face to face with the end of the world in the trailer below:

Designed for players who enjoy a hard-earned victory, Guns of Eschaton places mastery at the core of its combat system. Stepping into the role of a mysterious gunslinger, players must learn to manage scarce ammunition and time their attacks as they traverse the Weird West. 

The Hound’s Path leads through a dying world, where every hard-won battle brings the gunslinger closer to home. Travel through ruined settlements and deadly wastelands haunted by occult horrors, fighting for every step forward and finding occasional moments of solace along the way. But even in moments of peace, survival hangs by a thread. 

Players can expect trials to unfold across a fictional 19th-century America filled with strange factions and occult horrors. With a visual identity shaped by creative visionary Viktor Antonov, Guns of Eschaton draws upon iconic historical figures and mythic archetypes of the Old West, reimagined within an occult, apocalyptic world.

The frontier awaits. Go in alone or with an ally in two-player co-op when Guns of Eschaton launches on December 8, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 

Key Features

• Every bullet counts: Face off in deliberate, high-stakes gunfights where preparation matters as much as aim. Study enemies through the Codex to uncover weaknesses, master precise timings and calculated parries, and wield mystic abilities granted by the occult.
• Build your legendary gunslinger: Create a playstyle of your own through deep character progression and flexible buildcrafting. Experiment with a vast arsenal of firearms, ammunition types, occult powers, talismans, armor, and consumables. Combine active and passive abilities, discover powerful synergies, and learn deadly tricks from legendary gunslingers.
• FPS gunplay meets Soulslike combat: Familiar principles from two established genres are rebuilt around one combat philosophy. Precision shooting, weapon mastery, enemy knowledge, resource management, timing, and buildcrafting come together to create an FPS where simply pulling the trigger is rarely the whole answer.
• Explore an occult apocalyptic West: Journey from East to West through an original world shaped by Viktor Antonov’s distinctive art direction. 19th-century frontier Americana collides with occult horror, mythology, religion, and the supernatural as the Old West burns in the apocalypse.
• Find your own way through the end times: Weapons, abilities, equipment, builds, exploration, and player choices allow different players to approach the world and its challenges in very different ways.
• Ride alone or together: Experience the complete journey solo or alongside an ally in co-op, with full progression allowing players to tackle the challenges of the dying world. Alone, it is a personal test of mastery. Together, it becomes a different experience built around coordination and shared survival.

Wishlist Guns of Eschaton on the following platforms:

• Steam
• PlayStation 
• Xbox

About Eschatology Entertainment

Eschatology Entertainment is a PC and console game development studio with a fully remote team of 75 professionals across eight countries.

Founded by experienced game industry veterans, Eschatology Entertainment is dedicated to creating a new generation of immersive, hardcore gameplay experiences that combine distinctive worlds, deep mechanics, and meaningful player choice.

Backed by leading games industry investors GEM Capital, The Games Fund, and KRAFTON, Eschatology Entertainment combines world-class creative talent with the support of some of the industry’s most respected strategic partners.

The studio’s debut title, Guns of Eschaton, is an original Soulslike FPS set in an apocalyptic Western, delivering a challenging and atmospheric experience where every encounter, every decision, and every shot matters.

About 4Divinity

4Divinity Pte. Ltd., the publishing arm of GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: GCL), is dedicated to developing and publishing premium interactive entertainment that reflects authentic creativity and storytelling. By combining regional insight with international reach, 4Divinity champions original intellectual properties and sustainable growth, forging strategic partnerships to expand its global presence to shape the future of interactive entertainment. It aims to deliver impactful experiences that inspire, entertain, and endure. 

About GCL Global Holdings

GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment, enabling creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market. Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals to bridge cultures and reach global audiences by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles and PCs. 

Act III: The Man continues a connected series of cinematic trailers, with each chapter revealing another piece of LKA’s psychological thriller

Watford, UK – 15^th October 2026: Psychological horror specialists Wired Productions and masters of deep narrative games, Italian developer LKA, today announced that When Sirens Fall Silent is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside the previously announced PC version.

The announcement arrives with Act III: The Man, the latest chapter in a connected series of in-engine cinematic trailers. Each Act reveals another fragment of Mila’s investigation, inviting viewers to piece together the mystery as it unfolds.

BRAND NEW – Act III: The Man here:

Watch Parts I & II here:  Act I & Act II

Act III: The Man sees Mila looking back at a decades-old case pulled from the archives, watching an interview with an expert in search of answers. But as she digs deeper into the past, new questions begin to emerge.

From the creators of The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead, When Sirens Fall Silent is a psychological thriller set in 1990s Italy. Players take the role of Mila, a troubled police officer investigating a high-profile series of kidnappings and murders. As the case unravels you must not only save her from herself, but from being swallowed by a vortex of violence and confusion.

Wishlist When Sirens Fall Silent now on PlayStation, Xbox,  Steam, GOG, and Epic Game Store.

To stay informed about the latest updates, visit When Sirens Fall Silent site, and register your details, or be part of the discussions, @Reddit, @Discord, & @Tiktok

About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an independent video game publisher driven by creativity, integrity and hard work. For 18 years, Wired has partnered with passionate storytellers to bring distinctive games to players around the world, including recent releases ShipShaper, BrokenLore: DON’T LIE and Hotel Architect, alongside upcoming titles Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit, MR. RECORDS, AGNI: Village of Calamity and When Sirens Fall Silent.

Driven by passion. Loud and STILL Independent.

Discover more via: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/WIRED

About LKA Studio

LKA Studio are a multi-award winning independent Italian development studio, founded by Luca Dalcò, and are the creators of the critically acclaimed games, The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead. LKA are based in Florence, Italy, and are masters of multi-layered narrative experiences, that are based on real Italian locations and covering specific periods of time – all authentically recreated. The team have also made it a mission to focus on hard-hitting topics that shine a light on the forgotten people, and not to run away from them.

Creative Europe When Sirens Fall Silent is co-funded by the European Union through the Creative Europe Programme.

Puzzle Adventure Masterpieces bundle includes Outer Wilds, Manifold Garden, and The Talos Principle

SEATTLE — Oct. 15, 2026 — DESOLUS, a first-person puzzle game that uses portals to traverse past and future realities from Mark J. Mayers (Outer Wilds, Manifold Garden) and The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, welcomes harbingers of the city’s salvation today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Xbox and Steam.

Enter the city of Desolus through its elegant Gothic-style gates and walkways as it stands at the center of an impending time-ending calamity. Manipulate black holes to navigate spatial puzzles, transposing architectural elements between the torn timelines. No path forward? Pluck a staircase from the past and place it in the present. Traverse Desolus’ crumbling remnants and proceed to the city’s central castle and the source of the oncoming catastrophe.

Pass through the ethereal Mirrored Garden, opening each gate with light-powered locks from both the present and the past while navigating rifts in time and space. Open the path forward by tracking the potential locations and orientations of critical structures. Sharpen spatial reasoning skills in each of the seven progressively more difficult regions.

Seek out the guardian of the Escher-like city for guidance on saving it from its own collapsing timeline, and heed their words of caution regarding their malevolent alter ego lurking in another dimension. Untangle Desolus’ architecture to reach the deepest parts of the city’s castle and put an end to the temporal apocalypse.

“DESOLUS has been my life’s pursuit for the past twelve years. I’ve poured my heart and soul into it,” said solo developer Mark J. Mayers. “I’ve spent years creating an entire city of Gothic architecture for players to explore. I am excited for players to discover this world I have crafted, filled with mind-bending architectural puzzles and beautiful scenery. I hope players find excitement in traveling through time portals, traversing massive cathedrals, and uncovering the mysteries behind the City of Desolus on their journey to save it from annihilation.”

DESOLUS is now available for $19.99 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Xbox and Steam with language support in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Dutch, Korean, Spanish (Latin America & Spain), Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. 

DESOLUS is part of the Puzzle Adventure Masterpieces bundle on Steam, which also includes Outer Wilds, Manifold Garden, and The Talos Principle: Reawakened.

For more information, check out the official DESOLUS website and follow solo developer Mark J. Mayers on X and Bluesky.

About Mark J. Mayers

Mark J. Mayers is a solo developer based in Seattle. He has worked on several notable titles, including the BAFTA-winning open-world mystery game Outer Wilds, the critically acclaimed puzzle game Manifold Garden, and more. He has finished developing his first solo passion project, DESOLUS, an artistic first-person puzzle game nearly 13 years in the making.

About The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild

Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (QAG) is a Seattle, Washington-based publishing and development company working in the gaming industry for over a decade after its founder, Ty Taylor, left Microsoft. Its name, meaning the research of very small and very big things, encapsulates the group’s goals of publishing and developing any and every kind of project, ensuring the highest quality. 

QAG is responsible for numerous award-winning projects that have sold millions of copies, including The Bridge (4M units), Tumblestone (1.5M units), Cozy Grove, Sail Forth, and Roundguard, and more.

Experience the Complete Digital Adaptation of the Acclaimed Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG Now on Steam & Epic Games Store

Arc Games Surprises Players with the New Open Beta for NAUTUS, the Quirky Underwater Co-op Adventure from the Makers of Have a Nice Death!

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2026 – Arc Games came to the Galaxies Showcase with a bang today, as the video game publisher debuted the new launch trailer for FROSTHAVEN, Snapshot Games’ digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop RPG, available now in 1.0 on PC after its successful early access period. Arc Games also delivered the surprise shadow drop of the new open beta for NAUTUS, Magic Design Studios’ delightful new underwater adventure, which PC players can dive into now!

FROSTHAVEN PC 1.0 ARRIVES TODAY

Watch the FROSTHAVEN 1.0 Launch Trailer: YouTube

Play 1.0 Now: Steam | Epic Games Store

During the Galaxies Showcase, Snapshot Games and Arc Games debuted the launch trailer for the full 1.0 release of FROSTHAVEN, available today for $39.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store. To celebrate, players can save 30% on FROSTHAVEN on Steam beginning today, with the same 30% discount available on Epic Games Store beginning October 19. Steam players can also save an additional 10% with two new bundle options: FROSTHAVEN + Sunderfolk Bundle, pairing two tactical RPG experiences built for solo and cooperative play, and the FROSTHAVEN Complete Edition, which includes the base game and the FROSTHAVEN Original Soundtrack and Digital Art Book.

“FROSTHAVEN was a huge undertaking as a board game, so seeing it all come together in digital format has been really rewarding,” said Isaac Childres, creator of Gloomhaven. “Snapshot Games put a lot of care into preserving our vision for the game, so I’m excited for both longtime fans and new players to experience this journey.”

“Our Early Access players have been a huge part of getting FROSTHAVEN to where it is today,” said Hristo Petkov, Game Director of FROSTHAVEN. “We’ve received a lot of valuable feedback throughout Early Access, and it has helped us improve many parts of the game along the way. We’re very grateful to everyone who has played, shared feedback, and supported us as we worked toward the full release.”

Stride into battle with 17 unique heroes, experience a massive campaign, and adventure with friends like never before in this evolution of the acclaimedboard game by Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games! Explore diverse environments and rich combat encounters with a variety of abilities and character classes that make every decision paramount for a challengingly satisfying journey alone or with friends in online co-op multiplayer.

FROSTHAVEN‘s 1.0 launch today gives players the complete tabletop board game experience, brought to new life on PC, featuring:

• Complete Story Campaign: Experience the full FROSTHAVEN campaign from the tabletop board game, including the climactic final chapter and all 17 playable heroes.
• Improved Onboarding: Learn FROSTHAVEN’s complex systems and mechanics with greater ease through the digital-only “Road to Frosthaven” introduction, unlockable hero videos introducing each hero’s unique playstyle, and a comprehensive in-game Codex.
• Enhanced Co-op Play: Team up with friends through improved multiplayer systems and networking enhancements.
• House Rules: Tailor playthroughs with customizable House Rules, allowing players to adjust gameplay to suit their preferred playstyle.

GO UNDER THE SEA WITH FRIENDS IN THE NEW OPEN BETA FOR NAUTUS, OUT NOW

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The creators of the darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death are back just in time for Halloween with a new creation that dances between the cozy and the eerie with the new open beta for NAUTUS, the quirky co-op island and undersea adventure game!

When you arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station and make the horrible discovery that the scientists have developed a mysterious fear of the ocean, it’s up to you and your friends to take the helm of an upgradable submarine and fight mutant creatures below the waves while developing your tropical sanctuary base on land. But don’t let this delightful island fool you – something mysterious lurks beneath the sea, and only you can uncover the truth!

Arc Games and Magic Design Studios surprised fans by shadow dropping the open beta during today’s Galaxies Showcase. Dive in now on your own or with buddies in four-player co-op, getting a proper introduction to the game’s unique dual-layered gameplay and progression loop both above and below the waves with a variety of zones to explore, quirky island NPCs to meet, and thrilling quests to take on.

ABOUT ARC GAMES

Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games—including premium and live-service titles—across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and FROSTHAVEN.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.

ABOUT FROSTHAVEN

From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN. An evolution of the FROSTHAVEN board game experience, the dark fantasy tactical RPG serves as a spiritual successor to Gloomhaven and is developed by Snapshot Games. Players can expect deep mechanics and challenging yet immensely satisfying gameplay both in single-player and co-op online multiplayer. Seasoned veterans of the original board game or Gloomhaven will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of Frosthaven. Newcomers can start their first adventure with difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. Improved UX and quality-of-life features will ensure all players can enjoy their experience.

With FROSTHAVEN, the brand-new character classes, each featuring unique playstyles and abilities, make it so that every decision matters. Players will need to balance risk and reward, working towards the best synergies between the classes comprising their party. Carefully managing resources is paramount to progressing through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.

ABOUT SNAPSHOT GAMES

Snapshot Games is a video game development studio in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2013 by Julian Gollop, award winning designer of the original X-COM games, and David Kaye, serial entrepreneur in the games industry. Their two released titles, Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn,have both been critically praised and very popular in the strategy genre.

ABOUT MAGIC DESIGN STUDIOS

Magic Design Studios is an indie game studio located in Montpellier, France — a mecca for video game developers in France. Originally established in 2015, the studio’s mission is to build exciting worlds and offer unforgettable experiences for players. The core development team has decades of experience in the video game industry, after working on titles like Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Raving Rabbids, Rayman, and Splinter Cell with Ubisoft. Magic Design Studios launched its flagship game, Unruly Heroes, in 2019. This award-winning platformer was inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West. The studio then launched the critically acclaimed and award-winning darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death in Steam Early Access in March 2022, then officially launching it in 1.0 in 2023.

The independent studio behind Formula Legends unveils chilling new survival and driving exploration game, set to launch in 2027

15th September (MILAN, Italy): Celebrated independent studio 3DClouds is delighted to announce an all-new original driving survival game coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S next year, introducing AfterZero: The Last Drive.

AfterZero: The Last Drive is a story-driven single-player experience which takes place in a post-industrial wasteland that has been suddenly plunged into a seemingly endless winter. Players are tasked with venturing out into this hostile world with only their upgradable off-road vehicle to help them as they scavenge for resources, upgrade vehicle tools and abilities (grappling hook, EMP and more), provide refuge and assist fellow survivors and ultimately flee to safety.

The announcement trailer for this chilling new open-world debuted during the Galaxies Showcase early today and can be viewed here:

“AfterZero: The Last Drive’s oppressive atmosphere and somewhat unforgiving campaign is a big departure for us at 3DClouds,” explained 3DClouds CEO, Francesco Bruschi, whose studio previously released acclaimed hits Formula Legends, Xenon Racer and more.

“However AfterZero’s gameplay mix of exploration, puzzle solving, upgradeable car and base elements and frozen peril creates an experience which we feel is unlike anything else out there in the gaming world,” he added.

For a more detailed rundown of AfterZero: The Last Drive’s key features, please see the summary below:

• TAME THE FROZEN WASTELAND
  The world is gone. The Frostfall left humanity scattered, buried beneath ice and snow. Behind the wheel of your fully upgradeable off road vehicle ‘Old Grizzly’, accompanied only by your small drone ‘T3DDY’, and the voices of your fellow survivors crackling through the radio, you venture out into the frozen wasteland. Your only chance may be Sunnyland, a mysterious refuge where the cold is said to be less severe. Scavenge items, repair the area’s old locomotive and make your way to salvation.
• UPGRADE YOUR VEHICLE
  Out in the open world, everything you need is buried somewhere beneath the ice. Take your vehicle into abandoned cities, frozen lakes, and mountain forests and scavenge what you can to improve your base and craft new tools like grappling hooks, ice tires, nitrogen guns – and push further into the unknown.But the cold doesn’t wait. Night falls. Storms emerge. Supplies run low. How far will you go before turning back
• PROVIDE REFUGE TO SURVIVORS
  Back at the Firewall, a safe haven from the harsh weather and threats of the wasteland, the survivors need food, medicine, and heat, while the train needs to be repaired. Work with Pops, Nova, and Sak to keep the camp alive, improve your gear, and prepare for the next expedition. Everyone is waiting for you to come back.
• ESCAPE WITH THE TRUTH
  Everything around you is frozen but maybe the rest of the world isn’t? An old AI controls machines scattered across the wasteland. Hack them, disable them and exploit their glitches. Who or what is controlling this AI? How can you escape?

AfterZero: The Last Drive is currently listed on Steam, Xbox, Sony, Epic Games Store and GoG and can be wishlisted now.

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About 3DClouds
3DClouds is one of Italy’s biggest and most prolific video game development studios. Located in the outskirts of Milan, the developer boasts veterans from Microsoft and Milestone as well as some of the brightest development talent in Italy. Known for producing celebrated licensed video games including Paw Patrol World, Transformers: Galactic Trials, Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks Stunt Mayhem and more. 3DClouds also develops and publishes their own original IP including the swashbuckling RPG adventure Trident’s Tale, the critically celebrated sim-cade racer Formula Legends and soon the frozen survival driving experience, AfterZero: The Last Drive.