Prepare for punishment: Brutal survival sim SCUM leaves Early Access today

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, Zagreb, Croatia. 10 years in the making and following more than 250 updates, tweaks and gameplay improvements, brutal PvPvE open-world survival sim SCUM has officially left Early Access today and is now available in 1.0 on Steam.

Drop onto SCUM island this summer to test your skills in a deadly fight for survival, featuring unmatched realism and deeply complex survival mechanics. Traverse punishing environments as a solo supermax prisoner or squad together online with up to 64 players per server, using strategic planning, resource management and adaptability to survive an extreme PvPvE open world.

Introduced in today’s 1.0 update, SCUM has received a full map rework, featuring a major graphical overhaul that provides vastly improved visuals, enhanced performance and more immersive environments. An improved anti-cheat solution also ensures a vastly improved gameplay experience for everybody playing on official servers. 

Also available with the SCUM 1.0 update, new and returning modes of transport have landed on the island, including the arrival of the Seaplane, Tractor, and Sports Bike, providing a new means of travel and escape from any unwanted encounters. The introduction of armed NPCs also provides a new threat – and possible rewards – to survivors, as new enemy hostiles engage players at range and add extra looting opportunities. 

They Were NOT Ready For SCUM – Gameplay Trailer

SCUM Key Features:

• Extreme Survival – Traverse punishing environments, looting, crafting, and evading the constant threats all around. The unprecedented levels of character customization and progression are your ultimate tools for survival.
• A Supermax Spectacle – In SCUM, survival is a televised spectacle of a supermax prison. Battle undead prisoners, deadly mechs, and rival players as the world watches your every move. 
• Unmatched Realism – Featuring complex survival systems like nutrition, body temperature, and stamina, surviving SCUM Island is more than just avoiding enemies—it’s about managing your body in the harshest conditions imaginable.
• Adapt or Die – Build weapons, tools, and shelters from specific components while managing your health. Whether it be setting traps or improvising gear, adaptability will become the greatest weapon in this unforgiving world.
• 225 SQ KM of Chaos – Explore a world with threats at every turn. The island’s unpredictable weather, wildlife, and hazardous environments add to the chaos, forcing you to adapt or face a brutal end.

SCUM is available now on Steam for £39.99 GBP / €44.99 EUR / $44.99 USD. More information about SCUM can be found on the official website.

About Gamepires

Founded in 2010 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, Gamepires has over a decade of experience in game development. Gamepires is best known for its breakout hit SCUM, a next generation, open world survival game available on Steam. Since its Early Access launch, SCUM has sold more than 3 million copies, consistently features in Steam’s 100 most played games, and has won numerous critical awards.

Watch The Toxic Crusaders Lay Nuclear Waste To Dr. Killemoff’s Forces In This Intoxi-cating New Footage Straight From The MIX Summer Game Showcase

Philadelphia, PA – June 17, 2025 – Hot on the irradiated heels of The MIX Summer Game Showcase, Philadelphia-based indie game publisher and developer Retroware has released a Troma-tizing new trailer for Toxic Crusaders, coming to consoles and Steam in Q3 2025. 

The latest footage showcases nearly a minute and a half of mutant mayhem. In it, we get an up close and personal look at brawler’s arcade-style melees, its colorful cast of playable pugilists, and new gameplay features, such as the character-switching ability, which allows you to seamlessly swap between two Crusaders and pile on the punishment. 

Watch as the Toxic Crusaders take to the streets of Tromaville and other locales to battle Dr. Killemoff and his Radiation Rangers across 10 Troma-inspired stages. Watch as Toxie, Headbanger, Major Disaster, Yvonne, Nozone, Junkyard, and Mrs. Junko lay toxic waste against the forces of Smogula in the trailer below.

Like Retroware’s upcoming release Neon Inferno, in addition to releasing digitally, Toxic Crusaders will also receive a simultaneous physical release courtesy of Limited Run Games. Get your radioactive mitts on a free double-sided Toxic Crusaders poster here. 

For more on Toxic Crusaders, don’t miss San Diego Comic Con’s Troma panel on July 26, 2025, where Retroware will be making a major announcement about the game.

About Toxic Crusaders: The Toxic Crusaders are back to defend Tromaville against the evil Dr. Killemoff and his army of Radiation Rangers. With local co-op, you can grab up to four friends and take on the forces of Smogula across a variety of vibrant pixel-art levels. Choose from seven playable characters and dive into an action-packed, pun-filled adventure that’ll drag you through the wonderful world of Troma!

Key Features:

• Unleash Co-op Carnage: relive the glory days of arcade beat-’em-ups and mop up Dr. Killemoff’s Radiation Rangers with up to four players simultaneously. 
• Myriad Mutants: Take to the streets of Tromaville withseven playable pugilists, each with their own unique abilities, including Toxie, Nozone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, Headbanger, Yvonne, and Mrs. Junko
• A Saturday Morning Slugfest: Punch, kick, and mop your way through an all new story crafted to continue the narrative of the 1991 cartoon series, which only aired for one season.
• Intoxicating Visuals: Vibrant backgrounds and eye-popping character sprites combine to bring Toxic Crusaders’ Saturday morning cartoon world to life. 

Toxic Crusaders launches on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Q3 2025. Wishlist your copy on Steam today. Can’t wait that long? Get an early taste of what’s in store with the demo here.

About Retroware:

“We’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades. Bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences.”

The beloved cozy exploration adventure comes to handheld with all updates, extras – and a flying platypus!

Hamburg – Germany, 17.06.2025 – The wait is over: Into the Emberlands, the whimsical roguelite exploration adventure from developer Tiny Roar and publisher Daedalic Entertainment, will arrive on Nintendo Switch on July 2nd. This bold genre mix is now available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop—with an exclusive 20% launch discount for early Lightbearers.

Already a well received game with 87% positive user reviews on PC, the game makes its handheld debut with all major updates, features, and improvements from the celebrated 1.0 release. This includes enhanced gameplay, expanded biomes, and countless quality-of-life upgrades that shaped the journey through Early Access that was shaped by the collaboration with the community. 

But that’s not all—this special Switch version also comes bundled with all three exclusive Lightbearer skins from the Supporter Pack (The Stubborn, The Determined, and The Fanatic) and a mysterious new companion: the flying Platypus.

A Magical World in Your Pocket

Step into the role of the Lightbearer and explore procedurally generated biomes shrouded in mysterious yet dangerous miasma. Rescue the weirdly adorable Knacks, gather precious resources, and rebuild a forgotten world—one glowing lantern at a time. With its soothing soundtrack, unique art style, and accessible gameplay, Into the Emberlands is a cozy experience perfect for exploring on the go.

Whether you’re a returning Lightbearer or setting out for the first time, there’s no better moment to explore the Emberlands—now handheld and filled with even more charm.

For more info, please check-out the Nintendo Store: [LINK]

About Tiny Roar

With a passion for gaming, Tiny Roar is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences. Established in 2015 by two best friends, who bonded over games during school and fought their way through the games industry, we have grown into a small studio full of loveable individuals. We’re doing our best every day to deliver fun, polished games across all platforms. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment, we approach game development as a collaboration between players and developers—because what we create is ultimately for them.

Some of our previous releases are Bomb Bots Arena and Into the Emberlands on PC, but we are also working on new games like Lou’s Lagoon for PC and Console.

About Daedalic Entertainment

​​Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more. Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Once Upon a Puppet, Surviving Deponia, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon

Classic charm meets modern magic in the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure games of all time.

Stuttgart, Germany – June 17, 2025 – ININ Games is proud to announce the upcoming release of Simon The Sorcerer Origins, developed by Smallthing Studios. This prequel to the beloved 1993 point-and-click classic will launch on October 28, 2025, and be available worldwide on all major platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, Linux and is even Steam Deck compatible. Standard retail editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, a Limited Special Edition (including the “Pony” DLC) for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC are now available for pre-order at ININGAMES.COM. All digital versions will be announced at a later date.

With over three decades having passed since Simon The Sorcerer first cast his spell on adventure game fans, Simon The Sorcerer Origins invites players to step back into the enchanting world of magic, sarcasm, and mystery – this time, to discover how it all began. Longtime fans will be thrilled to know that the original voice actors return in both English (Chris Barrie) and German (Erik Borner), adding an extra layer of authenticity and nostalgia to this lovingly crafted origin story.

The game features an original soundtrack composed by Mason Fischer, capturing the emotional range and whimsical tone of Simon’s magical world. And as a very special surprise, Simon The Sorcerer Origins includes music icon Rick Astley in a special role – bringing a touch of 80s soul to the fantasy adventure.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon The Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family,” said Helmut Schmitz, Head of ININ Games. “The Simon The Sorcerer series holds a special place in the history of adventure games and has been instrumental in shaping the genre. It’s a true honor to work alongside Smallthing Studios on a title that not only pays tribute to the legacy of the original games but also invites a whole new generation of players into this magical world.”

“We are thrilled and moved to officially announce the collaboration between Smallthing Studios and fantastic ININ GAMES for the distribution of Simon The Sorcerer Origins, in all formats, over thirty years (1993) after its first appearance on Amiga and PC!” said Massy Calamai, Game Director & Founder of Smallthing Studios. “A heartfelt thanks to all those who have and are working behind the scenes and all those who have waited in the stands. The curtain is opening.”

Simon The Sorcerer Origins brings the charming style of the ’90s into the modern era: hand-drawn graphics, clever puzzles, humorous and emotional storytelling – and of course, plenty of Simon’s trademark sarcasm.

For more information, visit www.iningames.com and follow ININ Games on social media.

About ININ Games

ININ Games is a leading publisher of high-quality retro and arcade video games, dedicated to taking players on a nostalgic journey through the golden eras of gaming. With a strong focus on iconic titles from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s, ININ brings legendary games to modern platforms – faithfully restored, lovingly reimagined, or continued through brand-new sequels.

ININ sees itself not just as a publisher, but as a preserver of digital video game heritage. Through technical enhancements, new features, and optional quality-of-life improvements, classic gaming experiences are revived for today’s audiences – without losing their original charm.

The company collaborates with some of the most renowned names in gaming history, including legendary franchises like Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Cotton, Turrican, Wonder Boy, Shenmue, and more. ININ works closely with respected developers such as Sega, Taito, Irem, NatsumeAtari, and Yu Suzuki.

With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Japan, ININ Games distributes its titles globally – both physically through retail and online stores, and digitally via platform storefronts including the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and Steam.

According to Metacritic, ININ Games is currently the highest-rated publisher from Germany, underscoring the exceptional quality and cultural value of its carefully curated game lineup.

About Smallthing Studios

Smallthing Studios is a young and promising company founded by the award-winning veteran Massimiliano (Massy) Calamai and Stefano Campodall’Orto, active in the creation of original and licensed multi-platform IPs. The two founders have produced titles for companies such as Virgin, Ubisoft, Disney and many others producing graphic adventures such as ‘Martin Mystere Operation Dorian Gray’ (Crime Stories), ‘Diabolik Original Sin’.Smallthing Studios is currently working on five cross-platform titles and has started an expansion plan with the opening of new HQs.

PORTLAND, OR–June 17, 2025–GS2 Games and Funbox Media are making the medieval modern again, with Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition will be launched around August 2025.

Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition comes with a trove of special features, including a hefty, in-depth strategy book. This is your one-stop guide to the Sengoku countryside, how to play with friends, the best ways to craft and build, and a whole lot more. There’s even a list of important characters and traders, so your days of wandering aimlessly in the wilderness, hoping to run across a friendly face, are over.

In addition to the official strategy guide, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition comes with a cookbook chock-full of authentic Japanese cuisine, including recipes from the Sengoku era and an introduction to Japanese cooking. Savory soups, hearty mains, and luscious desserts are all accompanied by lavish illustrations, a feast for the eyes as much as the stomach. You’ll also get Sengoku Dynasty’s official soundtrack, with a selection of works from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey composer Queen of Noise, and the Scrolls of Sengoku Dynasty. These are a selection of behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Sengoku Dynasty, created and delivered in a set of period-appropriate scrolls. There are eight scrolls in total, filled with exclusive stories about the development of Sengoku Dynasty and the work that went into bringing this lavish medieval simulator to life.

Sengoku Dynasty is the only feudal Japanese simulator, a chance to build your medieval life however you see fit. Whether you want to build a village with friends, explore the wilderness alone and hone your skills with a sword, or take up the bow and spear to provide food for your comrades, you can do it and so much more. Your village learns and grows along with you. Once you master forging, threshing, or another essential technique, you can teach the art to other residents and have them manage the task, freeing you to learn, explore, and do even more. Eventually, your humble hamlet evolves into a thriving settlement, the gem of the medieval countryside, but that’s only the start. You’ll build a network of villages, establish an influential dynasty, and etch your name into the edifice of history forever. 

Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition features:

• In-depth strategy guide covering everything from hunting tips to how to build and craft effectively
• Illustrated Japanese cuisine cookbook featuring authentic recipes, including from the Sengoku period
• Official soundtrack by Assassin’s Creed Odyssey composer Queen of Noise ●    Scrolls of Sengoku Dynasty set with exclusive behind-the-scenes details on the making of Sengoku Dynasty

About GS2 Games

GS2 Games is a licensed PlayStation®, Xbox and Nintendo Switch™ publisher and distributor of video games across the globe. Founded in 2019 by industry veteran Len Ciciretto, the independent company seeks to bring a wide range of games for all ages to market. https://gs2games.com

About Funbox Media Ltd

Funbox Media Limited, established in 2010 and located in Chesterfield, UK, is a licensed third-party developer, publisher, and distributor for all physical, digital, and mobile gaming platforms. Originally focusing on casual, affordable games, Funbox widened its catalogue by bringing to market established brands such as the hit TV game show The Cube, Super Street, Warhammer 40,000, Waifu Uncovered and the Pretty Girls series, alongside its existing impressive portfolio of titles. Distributing across the globe and with over 60 years of combined experience, Funbox Media Ltd is an established and reliable partner in the video games industry. For more information about Funbox Media Ltd and their products please visit Funbox Media website

Explore the wintery Askiy Ridge in 13 new hunting missions with a 15% discount on Steam and for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

STOCKHOLM –  17 June, 2025  –  Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has today launched theHunter: Call of the Wild’s new DLC Askiy Ridge Preserve for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Hunters will have to wrap up warm to endure the icy Canadian wilderness, as they challenge themselves in 13 new missions and hunt the 19 species inhabiting the Alberta map. 

Check out Askiy Ridge Preserve in the launch trailer below:

As theHunter: Call of the Wild base game arrives today on PlayStation Plus, subscribers can expand their hunting horizons with a 15% discount for the Alberta Preserve at launch. Players on Steam can also enjoy a 15% launch discount for a period.

Avalanche Studios has also launched The Hunter Pro Pack bundle, including a loyal Bloodhound companion plus nine previous DLCs, and a plethora of hunting gear upgrades. This will be exclusive to the PlayStation platform for the coming months.  

Askiy Ridge Preserve Map – Key Features:

• A bitterly cold landscape teeming with life. Discover and track 19 species through the snow, tackle 13 engaging missions, and explore from the pine-covered peaks down to the frost-swept grasslands to find the perfect hunting spot – but watch out for falling trees, a sign that the preserve’s most industrious inhabitant is active!
• Askiy Ridge’s wildlife is exclusive to the region, and have all adapted to survive in the Canadian wilderness. Look out for the Manitoban Elk or Great One Mule Deer, while the sound of fallen trees may lead to the North American Beaver. 
•  A diverse landscape. Start at altitude in the dense boreal forest before heading down into the rugged foothills. The contrasting sightlines of the grasslands afford easy spotting that even the most experienced hunters will appreciate.
•  A journey into Albertan culture. Experience the vast Albertan ecosystem, home of the First Nations, with 13 location-exclusive missions to complete. Help the warden and local experts to maintain the preserve on the trail of the secretive Sasquatch, with challenges designed to test even the most skilled hunters. To top it off, enjoy an epic soundtrack inspired by the wilderness and native cultures of Alberta.
• Expand the hunting arsenal. The new Laperriere Outrider .30-30 is a lever-action rifle with a side-loading and side-ejecting design, suited for small to medium game, like the Whitetail Deer or the Gray Wolf. Compatible with a wide range of rifle scopes, it is a versatile and powerful choice for hunting at any time of day or night.

Askiy Ridge Preserve is available now on Steam, Windows Store, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic Games Store.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2009, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the new fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from more than two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities.

Vilnius, June 17, 2025 – The second edition of GameTech, Lithuania’s flagship video game accelerator powered by GameBCN and supported by the Lithuanian government and Startup Lithuania, concluded with a dynamic Demo Day, where ten studios showcased the results of three months of acceleration.

The event brought together industry professionals, investors, and publishers from across Europe, reinforcing Lithuania’s ambition to become a leading player in the regional game development ecosystem. Each participating studio presented their progress, sharing gameplay demos, visual developments, and market strategies with a highly engaged audience.

This edition featured a diverse mix of teams from Lithuania, Germany, Denmark, and Spain, working on projects across genres such as rhythm games, puzzle adventures, narrative simulators, and socially driven storytelling. The strong international presence reflects GameTech’s growing appeal and Lithuania’s role as a welcoming environment for global talent.

The event featured a professional panel that brought together key figures from the Lithuanian game development ecosystem, including Mingailė Joniškė (Honeyplot Games) and Tomas Narbutaitis (Matima Studio), both participants in the GameTech program; Rasa Narkūnaitė (Dumplings Inc.); Vilius Šlapelis (Innovation Agency Lithuania); and Ricardas Jascemskas (Lithuanian Game Developers Association).

During the panel, Lithuanian teams shared their pride in how much the country’s game development scene has evolved in a short time. At the same time, they highlighted a key challenge: for the industry to continue growing, it must be viewed not just as a passion project, but as a sustainable business. Generating consistent revenue is essential for studios to keep creating, and initiatives like GameTech play a vital role in laying that foundation.

Karolina Urbonaitė, Head of Startup Lithuania at Innovation Agency Lithuania, stated that “programs like GameTech accelerator show how Lithuania can attract international talent while continuing to empower its own studios. We’re excited about what’s coming next.”

Joan Francesc Bañó, CEO of GameBCN, emphasized the long-term goal of the program: “With GameTech, we’re helping shape a new generation of game developers capable of thinking globally while growing locally. Lithuania has the creativity, ambition, and institutional support to become a reference point in Europe.”

GameTech’s Demo Day not only marked the end of the program — it reaffirmed Lithuania’s growing presence on the global game development stage. As GameTech’s second edition comes to a close, the accelerator is already looking ahead to its third edition. Applications are now open until June 30th at https://gametech.gamebcn.co

About Startup Lithuania

Startup Lithuania at the Innovation Agency Lithuania is the national startup ecosystem facilitator responsible for startup promotion, talent attraction, and investment. The organization provides consultancy, training, and events to foster growth and innovation within the Lithuanian startup ecosystem.

About GameBCN

GameBCN is a Barcelona-based accelerator specializing in incubating and accelerating in promising video game studios. The organization runs several video game programs across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, enhancing production capabilities and accelerating commercialization efforts.

Boldest Borderlands to date launches September 12, starting at AUD$109.95

June 17, 2025 – Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that Borderlands® 4 is now available for pre-order. The next instalment in the critically and commercially-successful franchise that started a new genre of games will launch worldwide on September 12, 2025 via PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2025.

“I’ve been blown away by how high the team at Gearbox have raised the bar for Borderlands 4,” said David Ismailer, President of 2K. “The development team crafted a premium AAA adventure that evolves the series’ gameplay and storytelling in new ways, while delivering on the quintessential Borderlands looter-shooter experience fans know and love.”  

“Borderlands 4 is the most excited the team and I have ever been to launch a Borderlands game,” said Gearbox founder and President Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands 4 is the best entry point for new players while also being a heartfelt love letter to fans of the original games.”

Players will take up the mantle of one of four new Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities that, combined with literally billions of weapons, introduce even more ways to crush, bash and destroy enemies. With the biggest Borderlands world ever, brand new traversal mechanics help them explore the sprawling planet Kairos to face off against the tyrannical Timekeeper and his Order.

Additionally, players can look forward to a robust roadmap of free and paid post-launch content rolling out following the launch of Borderlands 4 so they can continue their adventures on Kairos. Depending on which content pack they own, paid DLC can include two new Vault Hunters, all-new regions of Kairos, new story missions, side missions, challenges, enemies and more. Full details will be revealed at a later date.

Borderlands 4 offers three editions of the game: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition.

All editions are available for pre-order today and will release worldwide on September 12, 2025. Players who pre-order one of these editions will receive the Gilded Glory Pack*, which includes one Vault Hunter Skin, one Weapon Skin, and an ECHO-4 Drone Skin.

• The Standard Edition includes the base game and will be available for AUD$119.95 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
• The Deluxe Edition will feature a variety of bonus items and will be available for AUD$159.95 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • This edition includes the Bounty Pack Bundle**, featuring four separate post-launch DLC packs, each with distinct areas, new missions, and unique bosses; four Vault Cards with unique challenges and rewards; new gear and weapons; four new vehicles, and Vault Hunter cosmetics; and the Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin.
• The Super Deluxe Edition will include all bonus digital content from the Deluxe Edition and will be available for AUD$199.95 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • This edition also includes the Vault Hunter Pack***, featuring two new Story Packs, each featuring a new Vault Hunter, story, and side missions; two new map regions; new gear and weapons; more Vault Hunter cosmetics; and new ECHO-4 cosmetics.
  • Additionally, it offers the Ornate Order Pack with four Vault Hunter Skins, four Vault Hunter Heads and four Vault Hunter Bodies.

Borderlands 4 is rated MA 15+. Additionally, once purchased on Steam or Epic Games Store, the game will also be available to play on NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

For the latest information on Borderlands 4, wishlist the game, visit www.borderlands.com.

Gearbox Software is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Pre-order offer available until launch, after which the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase (base game required). Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.

**Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of four separate post-launch DLC packs. The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. The Bounty Pack Bundle, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

***Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack consists of two separate post-launch DLC packs. The Vault Hunter Pack is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. The Vault Hunter Pack, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe.  We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga.  Our products are designed for console gaming systems, mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and PC.  We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services.  The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.  For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin®️ as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

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Play the full-featured demo until 19 June, start making now at an introductory discount

TOKYO — 16 June 2025 — ACTION GAME MAKER, the latest addition to the long-running “Maker” series of game development toolkits (RPG Maker, Pixel Game Maker MV) from Kadokawa Corporation subsidiary Gotcha Gotcha Games, provides would-be game developers and professionals a robust, intuitive suite of tools with today’s launch on PC via Steam.

Built to accelerate and solidify the game development dreams of beginners and experts alike, ACTION GAME MAKER’s extensive toolkit helps make magic, even without programming experience. Take advantage of a massive library of included assets, or swap in original assets for a one-of-a-kind visual style. Connect “Actions” using the visual node system to create an action platformer, shooter, puzzle game, or something else entirely.

Sample the entirety of ACTION GAME MAKER’s powerful toolkit in a fully-featured, limited-time demo available now until Friday, 19 June 2025. Using the Godot Engine 4.3 as a framework, ACTION GAME MAKER empowers game developers. Easily create intuitive UI elements, animate visuals using sprite and 2D bone animation systems, implement dynamic lighting and shadows with particle and shader systems, and more. 

Not sure what those terms mean yet? You will! Eventually, you might even be ready to move beyond visual scripting. Take advantage of GDScript support when the time comes, and level up alongside your games.

To celebrate the launch, ACTION GAME MAKER will receive an introductory 10% off sale from 16 June to Monday 30 June. Everyone who purchases ACTION GAME MAKER between 16 June and Saturday 21 July will receive the Maker All-Stars Skin Pack for free! The skin pack features a selection of 20 classic “Maker” series characters to add to ACTION GAME MAKER and can be used in place of the included sample assets on 2D bone-animated characters. The Maker All-Stars Skin Pack will remain available for purchase as DLC after 21 July.

Join the RPG Maker Guild, the official community for all things “Maker” series, to be the first to receive official announcements and tutorials. Ask questions and chat with other creators on the open forums, available in both English and Japanese. All are welcome!

“We are proud to bring ACTION GAME MAKER to the broader game development community,” says Yusuke Morino, Producer at Gotcha Gotcha Games. “ACTION GAME MAKER builds on the node-based visual scripting system developed in previous entries in the ‘Maker’ series and brings it into the modern programming era with Godot Engine. We are looking forward to seeing all of the amazing games everyone will create!”

ACTION GAME MAKER is now available on PC via Steam for $99.99 USD with language support for English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Korean.

Echoes of the Unread reaches the last chapter of its Kickstarter campaign with hopes to tell its magical tale on Nintendo Switch and Steam

Pittsburgh, PA – June 16, 2025 – Time is running out to back Echoes of the Unread, solo developer Matt Tuttle’s upcoming NES adventure that hit its Kickstarter goal in just 24 hours last month. With only 48 hours remaining in its campaign, publisher Mega Cat Studios and Clever Cat Games are closing in on two final stretch goals to bring the game to Nintendo Switch and Steam in early 2026.

As the campaign enters its final stretch, a handful of limited-edition rewards remain up for grabs—including the ultra-exclusive Hidden Book Tier. With just two spots left, this tier offers a treasure trove of rewards that NES collectors won’t want to miss.

The Hidden Book includes everything from the campaign—digital and physical editions, collector’s items, and more—plus two exclusive rewards:

• Your Name in the Credits: Claim a permanent place in the game’s history.
• The Shadow Box Art: A multi-layered, hand-crafted piece that gives the game’s pixel art a striking 3D dimension.

Backers of the Hidden Book tier will also receive the complete collection: the Digital Bundle (ROM, OST, poster, and PDF manual), the Limited Edition laser-engraved NES cartridge, artbook, vinyl LP, journal, bookmark, bookends, pins, and more.

“This is it—our final push together,” said Mega Cat Studios’ Marketing Manager, Jev Reyes,  “Every pledge, share, and cheer in these last hours means the world to us. Thank you for believing in Rhapsody’s story and for making this campaign an unforgettable journey. Let’s bring this home!”

An adventure years in the making, Echoes of the Unread will be released for the NES in February of 2026. 

About Echoes of the Unread:

Developed by Clever Cat Games and published by Mega Cat Studios, Echoes of the Unread puts players in the shoes of Rhapsody, a young girl who, after falling asleep while studying in the library, awakens to a strange world where the books have come to life and her voice has the power to shape the world around her with song.

To find her way back home, Rhapsody must step into the pages of these tales and explore a variety of imaginative realms where they’ll befriend a cowboy, serenade a mermaid, outsmart a mischievous ghost, and sing mystical melodies to escape the clutches of the wicked magician Odele, who hopes to keep her trapped in the library forever.

Key Features:

• Sing to solve puzzles, battle foes, and uncover secrets
• Journey through whimsical worlds inspired by book genres
• Unlock magical abilities that will aid you in your quest
• Befriend quirky characters and shape your own story
• Test your skills in a challenging retro mode

Echoes of the Unread is now available to back on Kickstarter, with orders expected to be fulfilled in February of 2026. 

About Mega Cat Studios

Proudly based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios has a passion for creating unforgettable retro experiences for your favorite classic consoles.