Be ready to march in PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY as the title unveiled more details about its gameplay and enhanced features with an overview trailer.
In PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, players will act as the Mighty One and guide the Patapons, a tribe of fierce warrior spirits, towards the “Earthend”. To survive this journey and help the mysterious creatures, the Mighty One will need to lead the march by playing rhythms with their drums.
There are four types of drums in the game, PATA, PON, DON, and CHAKA, and combining them differently creates actions such as “Protect”, “Attack”, “Advance” and more. Fever Mode can also be activated by connecting combos which will boost the Patapons’ attacks and give the opportunity to play the “Juju Rythm” to take advantage of the weather. Players will need to build their perfect team by choosing from various classes of Patapons and enhancing them by combining acquired items. There are over 400 types of equipment available in stages and mini games to build the strongest unit and lead the tribe to victory.
PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY also comes with new support functions that keep the appeal of the original games, while making the gameplay visually enhanced and more accessible. Now, players will enjoy the drum command always on display, a skip function for some scenarios, an input timing delay setting, as well as a new three-level difficulty adjustment.
PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY is set to launch on 11 July 2025 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Includes Attendance from Partners Including Aniplex of America, Arc System Works America, ATLUS/SEGA, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Crunchyroll, Funko, Hulu, Konami, Netflix, Square Enix, Takaratomy, VIZ, and More!
Los Angeles, CA (May 27th, 2025) – The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) has released their full programming schedule ahead of the upcoming Anime Expo 2025, which takes place July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s lineup includes exclusive premieres, celebrations, panels, talent appearances, Industry and Guests of Honor and more from partners including Aniplex of America, Arc System Works America, ATLUS/SEGA, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Crunchyroll, Funko, Hulu, KADOKAWA WORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC, Konami, Netflix, Square Enix, Takaratomy, VIZ, Webtoon and so many more!
A small sampling of the currently announced programming lineup is available below, along with direct links to even more guests, premieres and panels to get excited about.
Visionary behind both FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XVI. After joining Square Enix in 2005, Yoshida spearheaded the revitalization of the original FINAL FANTASY XIV into A Realm Reborn. As Producer and Director, he’s continued to lead the game’s success and oversee Creative Studio III. Yoshida also produced FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise.
Peach Pit
Female manga artist duo of Sendou Banri and Ebara Shibuko returns to AX after 10 years. The duo have created a wide range of works spanning Seinen, Shojo, and Shounen genres. Their series “Rozen Maiden”, “Zombie Loan”, and “Shugo Chara!”, have been adapted into anime with “Shugo Chara!” winning the 32nd Kodansha Manga Award.
Mokumokuren
Manga creator of The Summer Hikaru Died, a horror-tinged coming-of-age story, winning top honor’s at Takarajimasha’s This Manga is Amazing! 2023 and placed 11th in the Manga Taisho.
Ryukishi07
Creator of Higurashi and Umineko, a talented creator who blends horror with hope across anime and manga.
Manabu Otsuka
President, MAPPA Co., Ltd.
Paru Itagaki
Manga artist, and creator of award winning BEASTARS. New work SANDA, which started in 2021, will be adapted as an anime by Science SARU.
PREMIERES
HYPNOSISMIC D.R.B Movie / UTA☆PRI TABOO NIGHT XXXX U.S. Premiere
Double screenings of HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Movie and Utano☆Princesama TABOO NIGHT XXXX—AX special versions! Vote with the CtrlMovie App in HYPNOSISMIC, Japan’s 1st interactive anime film. Don’t miss QUARTET NIGHT’s bold new chapter in the hit UTA☆PRI series!
“The Summer Hikaru Died” North American Premiere of Episode 1(Subtitled) with Mokumokuren and Chiaki Kobayashi
“YOU TO BE MY SIDE, EVEN IF YOU ARE FAKE…” Don’t miss the stunning new work from the rising studio CygamesPictures, diving into the unknown! This event features appearances by original creator Mokumokuren, voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi (Yoshiki), CyberAgent producer Manami Kabashima, and KADOKAWA producer Chiaki Kurakane.
LEVIATHAN Exclusive Premiere
Fugitive prince, Alek, meets Sharp, a commoner disguised as a boy, on the flying whale Leviathan, and they embark on an epic adventure around the world. Join creators from QUBIC PICTURES and STUDIO ORANGE for the exclusive premiere of the new action-adventure anime coming to Netflix on July 10, LEVIATHAN!
TOUGEN ANKI – A New Generation of Dark Heroics – U.S. Premiere & Special Panel
Don’t miss the U.S. premiere of TOUGEN ANKI at Anime Expo! Experience the dark hero anime adaptation ahead of its July launch. The panel features creator Yura Urushibara (online), voice actors Kazuki Ura, producer Takanori Matsuoka, and Miku Kobato from BAND-MAID. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into this explosive series!
Detective Conan: The Black Iron Submarine U.S. Premiere screening
Detective Conan is coming to AX! Join us for the U.S. premiere of Detective Conan: The Black Iron Submarine, the hit film grossing 100+ million dollars worldwide! Dive into this action-packed mystery as Conan faces a deadly plot beneath the waves. Don’t miss this monumental cinematic experience!
[WORLD PREMIERE] GINTAMA – Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class
Witness the World Premiere of the GINTAMA spin-off anime! Join us for exclusive footage, messages from Odd Jobs, and behind-the-scenes insights. Discover new merchandise and participate in our exciting giveaway! Dive into the GINTAMA universe!
VOICE ACTORS
A plethora of leading English and Japanese voice actors from beloved franchises including, Yuki Nakashima, Kent Ito and many, MANY more.
Calling all Jujutsu Sorcerers! Join TOHO animation and special guests Junya Enoki (Japanese voice of Yuji Itadori) and Megumi Ogata (Japanese voice of Yuta Okkotsu) in celebration of the mega-hit series – JUJUTSU KAISEN!
My Hero Academia Special Event
“Go beyond, Plus Ultra!” The final season of MHA is coming Oct. 2025! Join Daiki Yamashita (Japanese VA of Deku), Justin Briner (English VA of Deku) and Shonen Jump editor to hear exclusive behind-the-scenes of the final season! ..And maybe a special message from Kohei Horikoshi just for AX2025…?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 6th Anniversary Celebration
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba returns to Anime Expo for an unforgettable event celebrating the music of the series performed live, along with a special appearance by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado)!
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! Fan Meeting AX 2025
The popular rhythm game, HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! will be hosting a fan meeting event only at Anime Expo. The event will include a talk show with VAs for Saki, Shiho, Akito, and Toya, musical numbers, a special reveal, and more! Every attendee will receive some free items, don’t miss it!
Obey Me! Boys: Meet and Greet AX 2025
Join the Obey Me! Boys for a special fan meeting with updates on Obey Me! and Ex and Bee! Get a sneak peek at the future of NTT Solmare’s worlds and enjoy a fun Q&A with the cast.
Gundam Rising in Los Angeles – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Special Event
Be part of the very first Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX event in Los Angeles, featuring a movie screening, talk show, a live music performance, and more! Special guests will include the Director, Kazuya Tsurumaki, the voice actor of the main character MACHU, Tomoyo Kurosawa, and many more!
J-POP SOUND CAPSULE @AX2025″ Anisong World Matsuri Returns!
Anime Expo brings back the long-awaited music festival that is sure to captivate every fan! Step into this high-energy event where the worlds of J-POP and anime collide. With an electrifying line-up of the hottest acts from Japan, you’ll experience everything from classic anthems to the latest hits. Performing artists GRANRODEO, FLOW, TOGENASHI TOGEARI, HIROSHI KITADANI, SAKURAZAKA46, and ASTERISM..
Sukeban
Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, will hold its first-ever World Championship Fight at Anime Expo (AX) on July 5th, 2025.
Anime Expo 2025 Masquerade
The AX Masquerade is Anime Expo’s longest-running and most prestigious cosplay competition, where talented cosplayers will now take the Main Events stage at Peacock Theater to compete for incredible prizes and the coveted Best in Show title.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Panel – Saitama is Back! JW Diamond 12:00PM – 1:20PM
One-Punch Man Season 3 is coming! Don’t miss out on insights about the series with the voice of Saitama, Makoto Furukawa!
INDUSTRY PANELS
MAPPA Panel “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”
Meet President, Manabu Otsuka and Vice president, Hiroya Hasegawa from MAPPA to talk about upcoming new movie “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” and more at MAPPA official panel.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Panel
Join us at the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War panel, where we showcase exclusive content, plus exciting new announcements about the final part. Test your fandom in interactive quizzes and win awesome BLEACH prizes! Stay until the end so you don’t miss the special announcements.
Animate presents – Alien Stage Director Vivinos Live Drawing
Welcome to the survival audition program, ALIEN STAGE! Enjoy a Q&A session and live drawing by our special guest creators! Guest: VIVINOS, KANG PD
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Meets Anime Expo 2025 Special Panel
Join Warner Bros. Japan along with special guests to celebrate the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure animation series! The show will be hosted by Kira Buckland (voice of Jolyne Cujoh) with Keith Silverstein (voice of Robert E.O. Speedwagon) and Mick Lauer (voice of Leone Abbacchio)!
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL X Science SARU: New Animation Project Panel
The return to a legendary cyberpunk sci-fi anime by Shirow Masamune will be launched in 2026. The leading animation studio Science SARU will be presenting a new project “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”. Producers and other members of the production team will discuss the content of the anime and production status of the project along with other updates.
Netflix Showcase: Discover Your Next Favorite Anime
Discover your next favorite anime on Netflix! Be the first to see the English dub premiere of “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” epic battles with “Record of Ragnarok III,” hair-raising tales like “The Summer Hikaru Died,” enchanting stories from “My Melody and Kuromi,” and more surprises. Great anime awaits!
Blue Archive: Dev Talk Live at AX 2025
Back again at AX 2025, the Blue Archive devs return to meet our amazing Senseis! Join us for update previews, behind-the-scenes stories, and dev-only insights—plus a variety of special events prepared with appreciation for every Sensei who’s been enjoying the game.
KONAMI Presents: Unmasking SILENT HILL f with Motoi Okamoto, Ryukishi07, and Akira Yamaoka
Get an in-depth look behind SILENT HILL f, the newest game in the SILENT HILL series, with producer Motoi Okamoto, writer Ryukishi07, and composer Akira Yamaoka as they give you exclusive insights and neverbefore-seen footage from the game.
The Official Persona5: The Phantom X Panel Featuring Lyn’s Live Performance
SEGA and ATLUS are excited to share the behind-the-scenes story of P5X’s development and celebrate its global release with exclusive freebies and special live performance by Lyn Inaizumi, featuring original songs from Persona 5 series!
DAN DA DAN Panel with Director & Voice Cast
Celebrate the return of DAN DA DAN with director Fuga Yamashiro from Science SARU and Abby Trott (Momo), A.J. Beckles (Okarun), & Aleks Le (Jiji) from the English voice cast. Get a special behind-the-scenes look as DAN DA DAN starts airing its second season!
Leveling Up: How Anime, Manga, & RPGs Inspired Naoki Yoshida and Final Fantasy!
Join Square Enix & Naoki Yoshida, the visionary behind FINAL FANTASY XIV & Final Fantasy XVI, during AX2025 for an exciting Guest of Honor Panel
GeeXPlus Presents: Pushing Content Creation in Japan (ft: Trash Taste, Spilled Ink, & more)
Join GeeXPlus, the top management agency in Japan for foreign content creators, as we showcase exciting & new projects by our talents; Gigguk, CDawgVA, TheAn1meMan, Daidus, Emirichu, Onigiri, and more. Plus new exclusive announcements for GeeXPlus.
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About SPJA
SPJA is a non-profit organization dedicated to popularize and educate the public about Japanese entertainment and pop culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate learning between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit www.spja.org.
About Anime Expo
Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Taking place every year since 1992, Anime Expo features the best in Japanese animation, popular art, entertainment, music, fashion, and video games
Announcing the next step in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s commitment to Playing for the Planet
Author: Kieren Mayers, Vice President, Environment, Social, and Governance at Sony Interactive Entertainment
In 2019, at the UN Climate Summit, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) was invited to team up with the United Nations to combat climate change through the Playing for the Planet Alliance, which brings together industry leaders to work towards their sustainability goals. Since then, we have pursued a number of initiatives to contribute to the goals of the alliance and today, we’re proud to launch our latest project as part of this commitment: Climate Station.
Developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Climate Station uses the latest gaming technology, including virtual reality, to allow players to view, interact with, and understand complex climate data to raise awareness about climate change. With your 4K TV, you can view Climate Station with high quality 4K visuals from PlayStation 5 as you explore a wealth of information. Additionally, PlayStation VR2’s added immersion really brings complex climate data to life.
Climate Station is available free on PS5 and PS VR2 for players around the globe. The application tells the story of climate change through three acts: Weather Year, Observations, and Projections. There’s also an Explainer Library to explore.
In Weather Year, users are introduced to the complex interconnected weather systems of planet Earth through a visual exploration of the meteorological events of 2019.
Observations include 120 years’ worth of climate data, including detailed temperature records for thousands of locations – charting the gradual warming of our planet.
In Projections, data from the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) approved climate models allow users to explore how various choices will affect our future climate up to the end of the century, and the impact it would have on the planet.
Climate Station also contains an Explainer Library, which features 90 minutes of engaging multi-media content explaining climate change.
Climate Station can be used in the comfort of player’s homes, but also in research and education settings and as an interactive scientific tool to transform complex data into an immersive experience. Data used in Climate Station is sourced from some of the foremost experts on the subject, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Berkeley Earth, the Climate Research Unit, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).
SIE also collaborated with veteran meteorologist Laura Tobin, who served as a consultant on the project and lent her voice as narrator of the videos in Climate Station.
“As a meteorologist, I report on weather and climate and over the last 20 years I’ve seen the increased frequency and intensity of severe weather around the world. More and more records are being broken, often in remote parts of the globe but in recent years it’s hitting closer to home. I’m immensely proud of our collaboration on Climate Station. We want audiences to learn more about our amazing planet, use the latest science to see what is really happening, and finally have a greater understanding and appreciation of why change is needed. – Laura Tobin, Meteorologist & TV Weather Presenter.
Learning about the realities of climate change can be challenging, but the aim of Climate Station is to leave the audience with a sense of hope for our planet’s future and the options ahead. Climate Station is just the latest step in our efforts to inspire change and drive progress. We remain committed to Sony Group’s Road to Zero plan, which includes our ongoing commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, efforts to increase the energy efficiency of our PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, support for our data centers to transition to renewable electricity, and more.
“Bringing climate awareness into the homes of millions through gaming will help build both knowledge and action to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The approach to adapt the science into a game format has been impressive. We look forward to seeing how players react to this new tool and also recognise the leadership of Sony Interactive Entertainment in bringing climate science to consoles across the planet.” – Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division, United Nations Environment Programme
We want to thank all of our collaborators for coming on this journey with us and helping to make Climate Station a reality. We’re excited for players to check out Climate Station to learn more about the science behind climate change, and discover their own climate story.
Los Angeles, CA – 18 June, 2025 –Netherworld Covenant, the roguelike with tactical, soulslike combat from developer MadGoat and publisher Infini Fun, descends onto PC via Steam Early Access today at 10 AM PDT.
With the Nether Lantern in hand, face beast hunters, archers, and soul devourers in a tactical blend of roguelike and soulslike combat. Mindless button mashing will lead to a swift demise – choose when to parry and dodge, then strike at the right moment with lethal blows. Mitigate the stamina costs wayward blade clashes and evasive maneuvers by strategically using ghostly abilities to recharge.
Take up arms in the tortured land of Languireg and join the plagued heroes caught in a never-ending battle with demons. Taking refuge in the Borderland, a region between the living and the dead, harness the powers of a forbidden artifact known as the Nether Lantern. Wield the lantern’s energy in a treacherous quest to reclaim souls and cleanse corrupt worlds.
Summon the undead throughout skirmishes with the aid of Soul Companions. Spread across Swordsman, Ranger, Guardian, and Rogue classes, master their abilities to gain an upper hand. Phase through obstacles, dodge brutal attacks, and deal soul-wrenching finishers from behind.
Earn temporary boons and resources after each level, and square off with bosses including massive beasts and nimble fallen heroes alike. After the endless clashes with these fallen souls, return to home base to replenish supplies, craft weapons, and forge spectral alliances to unlock new potential.
“Soulslikes and roguelikes have a natural affinity, being genres that make you consider each action you take, and teaching through failure,” said Feng Hu, Artist at MadGoat. “Netherworld Covenant is our love letter to the genres, with a consciously deliberate pace and risk-reward combat system, and we know the community will help shape this experience throughout Early Access.”
Netherworld Covenant launches today on PC via Steam Early Access for $17.99 USD/17.49 EU. Supported languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Korean. Follow Infini Fun on Twitter/X, YouTube, and join their Discord server for the latest updates.
About MadGoat Game Studio
MadGoat Game Studio is a two-person development team from China, boasting over a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Netherworld Covenant is their debut full-time independent game project, which has been in development for the past two years.
About Infini Fun
Founded in 2024, Infini Fun is a new publisher with a combined 15 years of games industry experience. With expertise across funding, technical support, and design, their dedicated team aims to create a portfolio high quality titles across PC and console platforms.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm CultPart 1 and free Update 46 base-game patch are now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles, following the launch on PC and Mac on June 2. Starting today, console players can explore the island of Solstice and begin to uncover the plans of the resurgent Worm Cult. Update 46, a free base-game patch for all players, brings the new Subclassing system where they can mix and match class skill lines—adding over 3000 new combinations.
Seasons of the Worm Cult In this two-part adventure continuing ESO’s original main quest storyline from 10 years ago, the dreaded Worm Cult has returned and is threating the island of Solstice, concealing their activities behind the massive and magical Writhing Wall. Players arrive on the tropical island in Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 to explore the Western Solstice zone—there is no shortage of action and rewards to uncover with new World Bosses, Delves, a Public Dungeon, and a brand-new Trial: the Ossein Cage.
Subclassing With the new Subclassing system, all ESO players can further customize their characters and play their way. Now, players on all platforms may utilize the powers of up to three of ESO’s seven classes at once, offering greater flexibility and creativity in gameplay. See Subclassing in action below.
Hero’s Return Also free with this update, the Hero’s Return feature automatically detects when players haven’t logged in to ESO for an extended period and offers them handy tools and guidance to help get back into the thick of things more swiftly. The first of these is a brief, optional adventure you can choose to complete to help refresh your combat skills and secure additional rewards.
Update 46 introduces additional base game quality-of-life improvements, including an updated in-game map—making traversing Tamriel easier than ever—and updated tutorials for the Wayshrine system. More details on Update 46 can be found here. For the full patch notes, visit our official forums.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is now live on PC/Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Players can purchase the new content with the 2025 Content Pass, which will also give access to every update planned for this year’s adventure, including access to Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2, two dungeon packs, and a server-wide Writhing Wall in-game event. For the latest updates and information, remember to keep an eye on our official website and forums.
The world’s greatest explorer embarks on a new adventure in the first game based on the CG-animated preschool series, coming to all platforms this October.
Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Paramount, today announces Dora: Rainforest Rescue, an all- new adventure based on the CG-animated DORA series. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on October 24, 2025.
Arriving during the franchise’s 25th anniversary year, Dora: Rainforest Rescue invites players to join Dora and Boots in a brand-new puzzle solving platform adventure. Embark on an exciting journey to stop Swiper’s latest scheme and restore the vibrant Alebrije Tree. Players will run, jump, and swing through colorful environments while collecting magical leaves and solving puzzles that blend fun with Spanish language learning.
“We’re thrilled to introduce a new generation to Dora’s world through this interactive adventure,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “The new CG-animated series laid the perfect foundation for creating a game that captures Dora’s spirit of exploration, problem- solving, and bilingual education in a format the whole family can enjoy together.”
Throughout the adventure, players will encounter fan-favourite characters including Tico, Isa, Benny, and Big Red Chicken as they help Dora save the magical Alebrije Tree. The game incorporates Spanish words and phrases that kids can learn through gameplay, staying true to the educational roots of the beloved franchise. Parents and children can play and learn together in the 2-player local co-op mode, as they embark on an adventure fun for the whole family!
Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.
Dora: Rainforest Rescue will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on October 24, 2025. For more information, please visit OutrightGames.com.
About Outright Games
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS
Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 18, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a brand-new update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World, introducing two new Teammates and various content updates.
SSR+ [Escaped] Beta (Red Element, Assassin, Wave Controller) and [Dream Decision] Cherry La (Red Element, Mage, Wave Controller) have joined Tower of God: New World as new Teammates. Created as a living ignition weapon through experiments at the Workshop, Beta is characterized by his immortal and AoE skills. Cherry La, whose true name is Phonsekal Irure, is a powerful Wave Controller who can restrict enemies with her special moves.
[Escaped] Beta Release Celebration Festival is now running through July 2 to celebrate the arrival of Beta. Players are welcomed to enjoy various in-game events including Special Summons, Check-in Events, Boost Missions, TapTap Plus and more to receive valuable rewards such as Suspendiums.
The new update also features revamped Ignition Weapons that that demonstrate the core techniques of the Workshop. Players can use the Soul Dice and Ignition Dice to reroll the stat for an Ignition Weapon. Tower of God: New World is offering a higher chance for players to obtain an Ignition Weapon on the Secret Floor.
Other content updates include the Bingo Event and Melting Event that run through July 2. Players can also participate in new seasons of the Alliance Fleet Battle, Alliance Expedition, and Memorial Pocket.
Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
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.
Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital’s acclaimed, multi-million-selling bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon is coming to mobile this summer.
Described by critics as ‘a masterpiece of the genre’ and ‘one of the most enjoyable shooters money can buy’, Enter the Gungeon sees you shooting, looting, dodge rolling, and table flipping your way through a constantly evolving bullet hell fortress stinking with fearsome Gundead beasts, colossal bosses, and heaps of treasure.
And this new mobile version is packing some fresh heat:
Touch friendly controls designed specifically for mobile devices, letting you swipe, tap, and poke your screen to conquer the depths of the Gungeon
Even the odds by joining forces with other Gungeoneers, even if they aren’t in the same room as you, with the long-requested addition of online co-op multiplayer
A brand new playable character: The Lamb! Take on the Gungeon as Cult of the Lamb’s fleecy hero, with new abilities inspired by the hit cult simulator
And there’s more good news for Gungeoneers. Enter the Gungeon’s arcade spin-off, Exit the Gungeon, is also being re-released on mobile. This fast-paced 2D bullet hell platformer was previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, but can now be enjoyed by all.
Enter the Gungeon will be coming to mobile platforms this summer alongside Exit the Gungeon. Keep your sights trained on enterthegungeon.com for more info.
Boulder, Colo. (June 18, 2025) – Today publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, LISA, Fractured Blooms) and developer NomnomNami revealed that they’re bringing the viral multi-ending adventure BAD END THEATER to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on July 10, 2025. Settle into a front row seat for its theatrical reveal trailer:
BAD END THEATER is a visual novel where new paths are discovered by exploring a variety of terrible fates. Set the stage and watch your play unfold by choosing the behaviors of every character. Decisions you make in one story will affect the others, unlocking new paths and more than 40 trackable endings. Experiment with the narrative and unfold a deep story that is fully translated into more than 20 languages and told across 600 hand-drawn illustrations.
Since its original release on Steam, BAD END THEATER has received an Overwhelmingly Positive rating and more than 8,000 reviews. Its charming writing and quirky character design quickly brought life to passionate community fanart and engaging Let’s Plays from prestigious content creators like Markiplier, MatPat, and more.
Keep up with Serenity Forge’s latest digital and physical releases by visiting the team’s website, Twitter, and Bluesky pages.
About NomnomNami
NomnomNami is an indie game developer, musician, and artist. She has been releasing free games on itch.io since 2015.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 18, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially opened global pre-registrations for its upcoming mobile-based massive pet brawl RPG title, StoneAge: Pet World.
Based on the beloved StoneAge IP that first launched in 1999 and enjoyed by over 200 million players worldwide, StoneAge: Pet World offers a fresh new take on the franchise while preserving its iconic charm and classic gameplay. Players can capture and nurture hundreds of unique pets in a vibrant prehistoric world that stays true to the spirit of the original games. This new installment enhances the legacy with intuitive, modern systems built specifically for today’s mobile gamers.
To mark the launch of global pre-registration, Netmarble has released the game’s first teaser video. Players can pre-register via the official game website, Google Play, and the Apple App Store. Once the game officially launches, all players can enjoy free access to two mount pets and every in-game pet.
In StoneAge: Pet World, players embark on an epic quest to become the ultimate Pet Trainer as they collect, raise, and battle with a wide array of pets, including fan favorites like Mogaros, Veldor, and Yangidon from the original series. The game offers deep strategic customization which offers players the ability to build massive battle decks of up to six trainers and 18 pets, for a total of 24 units in play. Each trainer and pet have unique skills, enabling a wide range of tactical combinations.
Classic features from the original StoneAge, including pet mounting, capturing, and hybrid battle strategies involving both trainers and pets, have been completely revamped for today’s modern audience. Players can also enjoy dynamic new gameplay systems such as Clans, enabling cooperative tribal-building, and epic Boss Raids “Advent Battle” where up to 100 pets can battle simultaneously.
Additional details and updates about global pre-registration for StoneAge: Pet World will be revealed on the official game website.
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.
