TOKYO — June 10, 2025 — NeverAwake FLASHBACK, the twin-stick roguelite nightmare shoot-em-up and sequel to NeverAwake series from developer Neotro Inc. and publisher Phoenixx, battles bad dreams on PC via Steam in Fall 2025.

After escaping the ordeals of NeverAwake, protagonist Rem thought she found peace, but her sweet dreams start to turn dark again. Joined by her plushie Gabe-chan, Rem must once again dive deep into her subconscious and fight literal sleep demons to enjoy peace once more. But now, the nightmares keep changing.

Flying about procedurally-generated arenas, blasting away twisted versions of youthful fears like terrifying dentist tools, broccoli monsters, and aggressive chihuahua ghouls in 360-degree combat. At the start of each run, combine three weapons and three accessories to optimize Rem’s attacks to collect souls to progress and unlock upgrades. Use Gabe-chan’s special abilities to help turn the tide against the apparitions.

Fight through 50 procedurally-generated stages in randomized order, swapping out weapons and abilities as needed. Play through new series of levels each time, or use a simple code to replay a favorite seed of levels. Fight dangerous new bosses, navigate new hazards, in an experience that combines quick pick-up-and-play action while giving NeverAwake veterans new challenges in a familiar environment.

“What we and Neotro kept hearing from fans was that they loved NeverAwake’s world and challenges, but wanted more content and replayability,” said Hiroshi Sawatari, developer of NeverAwake FLASHBACK. “We hope this is a nightmare NeverAwake fans will never want to wake up from!.”

NeverAwake FLASHBACK arrives on Steam for PC in Fall 2025 with language support in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter, follow Neotro Inc. on X / Twitter and follow developer Hiroshi Sawatari on Twitter. 

The original NeverAwake is available now on PC via Steam for $19.99 and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99 with language support in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. The emotional “Nightmare World Art” digital artbook is also for sale on Steam for $7.99, as well as the NeverAwake soundtrack also for $7.99. A bundle with the game, artbook, and soundtrack is available for a 15% discount. 

About Neotro Inc.

Neotro Inc. is a Japanese independent game development company based in Yokohama with a particular affection for arcade games and has previously released the 2D fantasy side-scrolling shooters VRITRA Complete Edition and VRITRA HEXA for exA-Arcadia. By bringing two words “Neo” and “Retro” together, Neotro Inc. chose their name to follow the saying “OnkoShuin”（温故知新, which translates to “learning from the past” and “carrying old wisdom to create new.”  

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 10, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially announced Project EVILBANE, a new co-op multiplayer action title currently in development through a new trailer at the IGN LIVE 2025. 

Project EVILBANE is set in a dark fantasy world inspired by the narrative roots of Netmarble’s acclaimed Raven IP. In this new adventure, players will face a vast and brutal conflict where demonic forces, warlords, and opportunistic factions clash for control. Players will form squads of up to four, teaming up to take on dangerous missions behind enemy lines and influence the outcome of a sprawling, interconnected war.

The game’s core combat emphasizes fluid transitions between melee and ranged combat, encouraging players to adapt their tactics on the fly. Players can expect a mix of high-intensity skirmishes and tactical encounters, where mastering timing, positioning, and coordination will be essential. Though key gameplay systems are still being refined, Project EVILBANE aims to strike a balance between accessibility and depth, with skill-based mechanics like reactive counters and cinematic finishers that reward precision.

Missions are structured around a central objective, supported by optional tasks that provide bonus rewards and tactical advantages. Players will have the freedom to choose how they approach each operation—whether by taking direct action, exploring alternate routes, or supporting their team with specialized roles. The game’s flexible mission design supports a variety of playstyles and promotes replayability. Multiplayer is a core pillar of Project EVILBANE, with the game featuring a persistent, global campaign where individual and team actions contribute to a larger, evolving conflict. 

A pre-alpha test is scheduled for the second half of 2025, offering early access to selected gameplay features and systems. More updates, including trailers, developer insights, and testing opportunities, will be released on the official Project EVILBANE website in the coming weeks.

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.

A handy dock and a great place to display this nifty portable

Woodinville, Washington — June 10, 2025 | Sometimes, a charging cable isn’t enough. Sometimes, you want to give your handheld devices a home while they charge, a resplendent station fit for their awesome gaming power. Well, now you can with the Charging Station for PlayStation Portal™ with Lumectra™ brought to you by PowerA!

Charge and display your PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player with the officially licensed charging station PowerA. Offering an easy docking experience, the PS Portal slides effortlessly into place on the Charging Station, letting it recharge securely on a desk, shelf, bedside table or any other flat surface you deem fit.

Complete with built-in RGB, this nifty bit of kit lets you know at a glance the charging status of your PS Portal, with five lighting modes and different brightness levels. Included with the Charging Station is a USB-C® cable and magnetic USB-C charging adapter that lets you connect it to your PlayStation®5, allowing your PS Portal Remote Player to be displayed anywhere as it recharges. 

Key Features: 

• Charge and Display – Charge the PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player and display it next to your PlayStation®5 console
• RGB LED Indicator – Built-in RGB charging indicator with touch capacitive button to change lighting modes. Modes – Standard, Off, Cycle, Wave, Rainbow Breathing
• Weighted Base – Added stability to keep the Charging Station in place
• Effortless Recharging – Easily slides into place
• USB Powered – Includes a 5 ft./1.5 m USB-C® to USB-C cable and magnetic USB-C charging adapter

Details: 

• Price: MSRP £34.99
• Pre-Sale Availability: PowerA | Amazon | Argos
• Licencing: Officially Licenced by PlayStation

If you’re in the UK, this fabulous Charging Station is also currently on sale for a fantastic £24.99, so snag yourself a bargain and head over to Amazon or Argos to try out this amazing new PlayStation accessory.

About PowerA

PowerA creates innovative accessory products that enhance the world’s best video game and mobile technology experiences. A brand known for high standards and quality manufacturing, PowerA delivers some of the most reliable products, including game controllers, cases, starter kits, and a wide collection of other accessories. PowerA products are available across the globe at major retailers including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. To learn more, visit PowerA.com.

About ACCO Brands

ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, and play. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Face unmatched realism as intense survival sim SCUM leaves Early Access later this month

Friday, June 6th, 2025, Zagreb, Croatia – Adapt or die. How long will you survive? Gamepires is thrilled to announce that extreme open world survival simulation game SCUM will be leaving Steam Early Access on June 17th, and launching into 1.0 with a new update introducing major graphical improvements and significant new gameplay features.

10 years in the making, SCUM first launched in Steam Early Access in 2018 and following 258 updates, tweaks and gameplay improvements, it now stands as a brutal PvPvE open world experience featuring unmatched realism and deeply complex survival mechanics. As a maximum-security prisoner under the watchful eye of the TEC1 corporation, freefall onto SCUM island in an intense televised event where survival is anything but guaranteed. 

Go solo or squad up to survive a deadly world, with up to 64 players per server. Use strategic planning, resource management and adaptability to explore the island’s dense forests, picturesque beaches, serene fields, abandoned towns and rundown airfields, across a massive landscape featuring 225 square kilometres of terrain. Explore, loot, and craft your way to dominance, or face an inevitable death as you encounter undead prisoners, colossal mechs, and the threat of other players in a hardcore online survival simulation experience. 

New for the 1.0 update, players can look forward to a full map rework, including a major graphical overhaul that improves the game’s visual quality and performance, allowing for more immersive environments and a fully-optimised gameplay experience. 

Also coming at 1.0, armed NPCs will provide a new threat – and potential reward – to survivors, engaging hostiles at range and providing opportunities for players to scavenge additional loot. New and returning vehicles, including the Seaplane, Tractor and Sports Bike, give players additional methods to traverse the island and escape conflict, while major improvements to anti-cheat will provide a fair and improved game experience for all players.

“We’re so excited to confirm the 1.0 launch date for SCUM during tonight’s Summer Game Fest,” said Sven Folkesson, General Manager at Gamepires. “The entire team has been working tirelessly to create an open-world simulation experience like no other, and a title that we hope will set the bar for the next generation of survival games. This is not a game for the faint-hearted, and we can’t wait to see players put their skills to the test and fight for their survival when SCUM leaves Early Access later this month.”

SCUM is available now on Steam Early Access and will be launching into 1.0 on June 17^th.

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.    

The psychedelic, cat-based, twin-stick, dice-building action roguelite will feature special bonus characters, enemies, levels and more – with a new Steam demo out now! Catch the latest trailers and demos from across the CRITICAL REFLEX line-up

LOS ANGELES – June 10, 2025 – During this past weekend’s IGN Live broadcast, indie game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette) dropped a new trailer showing off the wild dice-building action gameplay of the upcoming twin-stick roguelite GIMMIKO from developer SorryPoniko!The videoalso revealed some of the off-the-wall crossovers coming to GIMMIKO, including bonus characters, enemies, levels and more from beloved indie hits like Pizza Tower, Mouthwashing, Nubby’s Number Factory, Arctic Eggs, Picayune Dreams and Buckshot Roulette.

GIMMIKO has an updated demo on Steam now featuring new difficulty options, dice quirks, enemies, a hub zone and more, so go check it out!

Demons from the collective subconscious are leaking into reality, and as a guardian of Gimmick Temple, it’s up to you to save the world from the curse of the Jabberwock in GIMMIKO. Assemble your magical dice, hit the battlefield, and uncover wild mysteries in this wacky dice-building twin-stick action roguelite!

Players will encounter familiar faces from the worlds of Pizza Tower, Mouthwashing, Nubby’s Number Factory, Arctic Eggs, Picayune Dreams and Buckshot Roulette with unique crossover content including new playable characters, enemies, levels, dice, shopkeepers and more when GIMMIKO officially launches.

CRITICAL REFLEX also debuted new trailers forthe surreal immersive sim Militsioner and the anxiety-horror thriller No, I’m not a Human at Sunday’s PC Gaming Show! Players can jump into new demos now as part of Steam Next Fest for No, I’m not a Human, the trolley conductor chaos game TROLEU, and the deck-building strategy game IRONHIVE. Steam users can also request access to the upcoming playtests of Militsioner and the tactical roguelike Deadlock Station.

For more information on all these games and more, follow CRITICAL REFLEX and CR Channel on Twitter, and join the CRITICAL REFLEX and CR Channel Discord communities for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About SorryPoniko!

Zizou and Prutte met in a small RPGmaker indie dev community in 2016 and have been working together ever since! They made the Undertale 2 parody game before GIMMIKO.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy

Unleash Your Inner Dragon in a Thrilling Co-op Brawler from Quebec City’s Veteran-led Indie Studio 

(Quebec City, Canada) — June 10, 2025 — RuniQ, an independent game studio founded by a team of industry veterans with decades of combined experience, today announced the official release date for Heroes of Mount Dragon, coming to Steam on June 25, 2025. 

The founding team behind RuniQ has worked on some of the most recognizable names in gaming — Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Call of Duty — bringing their expertise in combat systems, animation, and level design to bear on this ambitious new project. From the moment-to-moment gameplay to the studio’s striking hand-drawn 2D art blended into 3D environments, Heroes of Mount Dragon reflects a rare level of craftsmanship from a newly formed indie studio. 

Master Transformative Combat and Rule the Arena 

Set in the mystical world of Üna, Heroes of Mount Dragon is a side-scrolling brawler where players battle as heroes chosen by fate to become Dragon-Souls — champions bonded with ancient dragon eggs. Each hero has a distinct fighting style and transforms mid-combat into a mighty dragon form, unlocking new moves and abilities to dominate foes or turn the tide in battle. 

Combat is fast, fluid, and deeply expressive. Players can launch air juggles, combo chains, and special attacks in both human and dragon form, combining powers for devastating results. Each hero-dragon pairing brings different strengths to the battlefield — one might emphasize high-speed strikes and evasion, while another might rely on heavy, ground-shaking blows or elemental area-of-effect attacks. Dragon transformations aren’t just a power boost; they add strategic flexibility mid-fight, letting players adapt to new threats or capitalize on openings. 

The game encourages experimentation and creative play, thanks to layered mechanics like temporary power-ups and curses — magical effects that alter the flow of battle, sabotage enemies, or empower allies. These dynamic systems ensure that no two matches play the same and that team synergy and tactical use of abilities are just as important as raw reflexes. 

Built for Co-op and Competitive Chaos 

Designed for up to four players, Heroes of Mount Dragon supports both local and online multiplayer, offering full co-op and competitive modes across a range of levels. In cooperative mode, players team up to face monstrous hordes and boss creatures tied to the narrative world of Üna. Environmental hazards and stage-specific challenges keep players on their toes, pushing them to coordinate movement, time dragon shifts, and support each other’s strengths. 

In competitive modes, players go head-to-head in skill-based matches where aggressive play, map control, and smart use of dragon powers determine who reigns supreme. The layered character roster and variety of play styles lend themselves to repeat sessions, with high replayability whether you’re chasing victory solo or diving in with friends. 

At launch, four heroes will be available, with four additional characters joining the roster post-launch to keep the meta fresh and evolving. 

Backed by Community and Expanding Beyond Games 

RuniQ’s vision for Heroes of Mount Dragon has earned recognition even before release — including selections at the Catapulte Pitching Contest and GDC Pitch Day 2024. The studio is supported by the Canada Media Fund and Quebec’s Valo-Capitale grant, providing important backing for both the game’s development and future plans. 

RuniQ has also partnered with HMD Creations to build a broader transmedia universe. In development are a series of companion books, board games, and puzzles designed to expand the lore of Üna and give fans more ways to engage with the story and characters of Heroes of Mount Dragon. 

Coming to Steam This June 

A playable demo will be featured during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, giving players an early chance to experience Heroes of Mount Dragon firsthand. The full game launches June 25, 2025, on Steam, with releases on other storefront and platforms to follow. 

If you’d like more information about Heroes of Mount Dragon or to schedule an interview with the developers, please respond to this email. 

 
Heroes of Mount Dragon is localized in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.  

ABOUT RUNIQ 

RuniQ is an independent game studio based in Quebec City, founded by a seasoned team of developers who’ve worked on some of the most iconic franchises in gaming. With credits on Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Skylanders, Spider-Man, Guitar Hero, Call of Duty, and more, the team brings deep experience from their years at major studios including Activision, Beenox, and Ubisoft. Co-founded by Creative Director Thomas Wilson, Managing Director Stéphane Gravel, and Design Director Philippe Turcotte, RuniQ is driven by a passion for crafting meaningful, high-energy experiences. The team also includes talent across animation, engineering, storytelling, level design, and art—all united by a desire to build a universe of their own. Their debut title, Heroes of Mount Dragon, is a hand-crafted action brawler set in a broader multimedia world developed in partnership with HMD Creations (books, board games, and more). Since its founding, RuniQ has earned support from the Canada Media Fund, won the GDC Pitch Day in 2024, and secured the Valo-Capitale grant, establishing the studio as one of Quebec’s rising stars in independent game development. 

ABOUT INDIE.IO  

indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!

Restore the planet one creature at a time in this charming nature sim

Lansing, Michigan, June 20th, 2025 | Minjonia Studios is proud to announce that their debut title, CritterGarden, will soon be available on Steam, with a free public demo currently available. Created by a biology teacher turned game developer, CritterGarden started as a passion project inspired by cozy creature-collecting games such as Viva Piñata. It has since evolved into its own unique game that the solo dev studio is thrilled to share with audiences. CritterGarden combines elements of creature collecting with the beloved farming sim genre, promising countless hours of Critter-filled fun.

Welcome to CritterGarden!

After a shipwreck accident in outer space, you find yourself stranded on a lifeless planet. As an astrobiologist, your mission is simple: Gather plants, animals, recipes, and research upgrades to help the planet regain its full potential. Collect, breed, and evolve up to 96 cute and quirky Critters. Along the way, you’ll also need to recover the lost parts of your ship to ensure a safe return home!

Help Grow Healthy and Strong Critters

Critters have complex needs that must be met to breed them and keep them happy! Each species requires a unique diet. Discover new Critters by evolving the ones currently in your garden to complete the Critter tree of life. Be prepared to care for a wide variety of animals, including farm animals and livestock, as well as wild animals like armadillos and kangaroos in the desert, polar bears and penguins in the arctic, and even mythical creatures such as sasquatches and dragons. It is your job to ensure that you create balanced ecosystems across different biomes by managing your resources and available space to support a diverse range of species.

Tend to your crops

When growing crops, it is essential to consider the appropriate biome and a suitable surface that will allow them to thrive. Take care of your crops’ specific needs and experiment with different techniques to achieve the best results for your harvest. Document every new item in the journal system to work towards 100% completion of your Critter and plant collections. Plant and sow your crops, feed your Critters, and sell any surplus to purchase unlockable customized items, tools, farm layouts, and designs. Complete research upgrades to enhance the durability of your garden tools, allowing you to work faster, breed Critters more quickly, and earn currency more rapidly.

Lore-filled mini games and craft to your heart’s content!

Create personalized gardens through crafting recipes, such as cactus gardens, mushroom gorges, and more! Play four classic arcade-style mini-games to collect all necessary missing ship parts. Throughout your journey, your robot companion will task you with quests filled with lore and valuable rewards. Gradually uncover the lore behind why the planet you’ve landed on is void of all life and what secrets your mysterious and helpful robot companion is hiding.

Full game features 

• Collect a total of 96 Critters through a phylogenetic tree of life
• Play 4 arcade-style mini-games to retrieve all missing ship parts and uncover the lore of the planet
• Achieve 100% Journal completion of your Critter and plant collection
• Unlock 9 biomes, ranging from the dry desert to the chilly Arctic
• Craft special recipes to personalize and enhance your gardens

Make sure to wishlist CritterGarden on Steam, and join the Discord for community discussions!

About Minjonia Studios

CritterGarden is the passion project of an evolutionary biologist turned solo-dev. He aims to bring audiences relaxing gaming experiences that feel rewarding to complete, while also offering some educational value.

Fans can enjoy up to 90% discount on various popular games including the action RPG series Nioh, the recently released Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, and more!

Hertfordshire, 10^th June 2025 – This week, KOEI TECMO Europe kicked off their annual summer sales with a selection of popular titles from developers including GUST and Team NINJA, discounted on PlayStation®*, PC Steam®*, Nintendo Switch™* and Xbox* for a limited time only. Amongst the titles on offer, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the latest title in the fan-favourite Atelier franchise, is available on discount for the first time on select platforms, allowing fans to enjoy up to 25% off this magical adventure. * PlayStation® sales end on 18^th June. Steam® and Nintendo Switch™ sales end on 23^rd June. Xbox sales end on 24^th June. Not all titles are discounted on available platforms.

Team NINJA fans can complete their library by enjoying various discounts on several titles from the studio such as the recently released Rise of the Ronin, which takes players deep into the Bakumatsu era of Japan, as they forge their destiny through the chaos of war and political unrest. The open-world action RPG is available at 20% off on Steam® for the first time. Additionally, players wishing to prepare for the release of Nioh 3, scheduled for early 2026, can grab Nioh and Nioh 2 titles on Steam at 85% and 55% off respectively.

Released on 21^st March this year, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is the latest title in the Atelier series, developed by GUST Studio, and the first title to feature French, Spanish and German texts. Anyone wishing to unravel the mysteries of the Aladiss continent alongside alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and her friends can enjoy up to 25% off the game on PlayStation®, Steam® and Nintendo™ Switch. Aspiring alchemists can also pick up other titles in the Atelier franchise at a discounted rate across various platforms.

Action fans can also dive into the frenetic action of Omega Force’s WARRIORS series including the recently released WARRIORS: Abyss, a title blending WARRIORS series action with roguelite elements, available at 20% off on PlayStation®, Steam® and Nintendo™ Switch. Players can also embark on an epic journey with DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, the latest and deepest interpretation of the traditional Three Kingdoms narrative, now available at 23% off on PlayStation® and Steam®.

NINJA GAIDEN 4 is coming – but the story starts long before. For those eager to experience the franchise’s roots, a selection of earlier titles is now on sale, including NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, a furious remake of the original, discounted 30% on PlayStation® and Steam®.

For the complete list of the discounted titles during the Summer Sales, please check the official website.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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Heartbreak, Liquor, and Explosive Jellyfish Rage! Dive In Today on Nintendo Switch and Steam on #SteamNextFest

Barcelona, Spain – 10 June 2025. SelectaPlay and the unhinged geniuses at Hungry Pixel invite you to take a long, hard look at your life decisions by stepping into Medoo’s. The free NetherWorld demo is now live on Nintendo Switch and PC, letting you sample the scuzzy chaos of this booze-soaked 2D action-adventure narrative game. Bring snacks. And maybe a therapist.

You are Medoo, a recently dumped jellyfish with a broken heart, a thirst for vodka, and a talent for getting punched in bars. Explore a world of disturbingly charming pixel art, deranged nightlife, and absolutely no emotional support. Everyone’s either selling something, hiding something, or trying to kill you. Sometimes all three.

Highlights of your inevitable descent:

• Narrative Mayhem – Chat with strippers, sociopaths, cultists, and con artists as you search for something resembling meaning.
• Mini-Games Galore – Box drunks, dodge bullets, and ride a mechanical tick through a roguelike dungeon. Obviously.
• Boss Fights from Hell – Use guns, blades, or just pure spite to survive encounters with monsters that should not exist.

NetherWorld launches later this year on PC and Nintendo Switch, with a physical Switch edition also incoming, because nothing says “collector’s item” like emotional devastation. Nintendo Switch pre-orders are open now, and PC fans can Wishlist now. Medoo’s emotional stability depends on it.

About Hungry Pixel

Hungry Pixel is a small indie game studio based in Spain. They’re currently developing a dark and bizarre adventure called NetherWorld. 

About SelectaPlay

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

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies.

Torrance, Calif. — June 10, 2025 — Aksys Games today announced that the company will host a panel at Anime Expo happening July 3-6, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We’re back to delve into upcoming releases and possibly a few surprises. Come and see what we have in store! 

What: Aksys Games Anime Expo Panel
When: Thursday, July 3rd @ 2.15 – 3.05pm
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center Panel Room 408AB
The panel will not be livestreamed.

About Aksys Games

Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a Metacritic Top Five video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. The company was a pioneer in localizing otome games for Western audiences, including the award-winning Code: Realize and Collar X Malice series. Its lineup of games features the wildly successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, and the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures. Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.