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Shiro Games Unveils New SpaceCraft Gameplay Overview Video at IGN Live 2025

Seamless transitions from stations to ship to surface highlighted in all-new gameplay overview with developer commentary

BORDEAUX, France – June 9, 2025 – SpaceCraft, the multiplayer interstellar space sim and automation adventure fromNorthgardDune: Spice Wars, and Wartales developer Shiro Games, debuted new gameplay footage in a developer commentary video during IGN Live 2025. SpaceCraftvoyages among the stars on PC via Steam in late 2025. 

A century of warfare has left humanity devastated and reawakened a dormant alien force hidden deep within the Earth known as the Tripods. Their uprising has pushed what’s left of Earth’s population to the brink of extinction. In a last-ditch effort to survive, a remnant of human survivors fled the planet through a mysterious portal, unaware of their destination. Now marooned in a distant and uncharted galaxy, they must rebuild civilization from scratch.

The new gameplay commentary video starts in one of SpaceCraft’s space stations: huge interplanetary hubs of trade activity and resource refinement. Fly a fully customizable ship into open space using elegantly simple controls to chart a trajectory and set propulsion levels. Find new planets, then seamlessly navigate from open space into the upper atmosphere and down to the surface, scanning new mineral structures and flora to identify promising resource nodes.

Back in the hangar, modify any ship to suit the mission at hand. Fit external components like weapons and mining gear to hardpoints, or completely alter the design with new modules. Each change impacts the handling profile and speed of the ship, so carefully consider each addition! 

Traverse planets on foot to gather certain materials, taking care to avoid planetary hazards. As teased in the overview, SpaceCraft’s progression curve encourages automation by establishing mining facilities. Once built, networks of resource extractors, cargo ships, and drones allow players to develop full interplanetary industrial enterprises. Team up with other players to form corporations and set up shipping routes to connect each node of the network – the opportunities for optimization are endless!

SpaceCraftis an ambitious game for us, and one I’ve always dreamed of making,” says lead designer and Shiro Games CEO Nicolas Carnasse. “One of the things Shiro always strives to do is combine big design ideas in a way that just makes sense when players pick it up, and I think SpaceCraftis a perfect example of that philosophy.”

SpaceCraft is set to launch on PC via Steam in late 2025. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow SpaceCraft and Shiro Games on X (formerly Twitter).

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023. 

For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.

SQUARE ENIX BRINGS FINAL FANTASY XVI AND FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE TO XBOX

FINAL FANTASY XVI Game and Free Demo Now Available on Xbox with Xbox Play Anywhere Support

SYDNEY (June 9, 2025) – As part of SQUARE ENIX’s multi-platform strategy and aim to deliver more games to Xbox fans, today the company announced that FINAL FANTASYXVI is available digitally for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support starting today, and FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will be arriving digitally to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support this Winter. With this announcement during the Xbox Games Showcase, every mainline, single-player FINAL FANTASY game, as well as the critically-acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC.



FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest mainline numbered title in the FINAL FANTASY series, launches digitally today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC as the full FINAL FANTASY XVI Complete Edition, which includes the exciting DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” at a discounted price, or individually as the standalone base game, DLC chapters, and FINAL FANTASY XVI Expansion Pass. FINAL FANTASY XVI also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing full cross-entitlement and cross-save across console, PC or cloud, and giving players the option of how they want to jump into FINAL FANTASY XVI’s frenetic battles and larger than life Eikon clashes as they play as Clive on his quest for revenge.
 
Purchasing either edition will get you the following in-game items: Blood Sword, Braveheart Sword, Brave Blade, Cait Sith’s Charm, and the Sixteen Bells Orchestrion.
 
The adrenaline-filled FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo is also currently available free for download for the Xbox Series X|S, with the save data carrying over to the full game. Experience the beginning of Clive’s epic tale and learn about his ambitions and goals by downloading the FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo.
 
FINAL FANTASY XVI is rated MA15+ in Australia, and M in New Zealand. More information on the base game, “Echoes of the Fallen,” “The Rising Tide” and the Expansion Pass is available on the official website at: https://www.finalfantasyxvi.com.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is the expanded edition of the first entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project and includes an additional story arc that takes place during the game’s events. In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, players will be able to relive the first act of the iconic 1997 game as Cloud Strife, the legendary hero, who meets unforgettable allies and explores the dystopian city of Midgar. Culminating in a dramatic escape, this pivotal chapter sets the stage for one of gaming’s most legendary stories. With over seven million copies shipped and sold digitally worldwide on the PlayStation and PC platforms, this upcoming release marks the project’s debut on an Xbox platform, giving a new audience of players a chance to experience 2020’s The Game Awards RPG of the Year* for the first time ever.
 
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will be available for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC this Summer (ANZ). For more information, visit: https://ffvii-remake-intergrade.square-enix-games.com/en-us/.

About FINAL FANTASY XVI

FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an original standalone story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

The first DLC chapter, “Echoes of the Fallen,” unlocks new story, battles, weapons, accessories, level cap and more. The adventure begins before the base game’s final battle, as strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Players will follow Clive and company during their investigations as they encounter a group of suspicious traders, leading them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within.

The second, and final DLC chapter, “The Rising Tide,” brings an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. Players will gain new Eikonic abilities, explore a beautiful new area in the hidden land of Mysidia, and dive into battle against the legendary water Eikon, Leviathan the Lost. This DLC also adds brand new end-game content with the Kairos Gate, where players will challenge 20 stages of intense scored and ranked battles against waves of enemies.

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.1 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.

Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on the PC and the PS5® and PS4® consoles, will be available this winter for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 platforms. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 200 million units worldwide. 

About Square Enix, Inc. 

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT & ASOBO STUDIO REVEAL RESONANCE: A PLAGUE TALE LEGACY – A PREQUEL TO THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FRANCHISE – AT XBOX GAMES SHOWCASE!

PARIS June 8, 2025 – Planned for release in 2026, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a prequel set 15 years before the events occurring in the A Plague Tale series. Dive into an original story blending combat, myth and fate with a brand-new take on the universe created by Asobo Studio, pushing the franchise’s ambition even further.Watch the reveal trailer now for a look at the new adventure that awaits in the grounded and captivating world of A Plague Tale!

This announcement confirms the renewal of the partnership between Focus Entertainment Publishing and Asobo Studio, whose collaboration dates back to the birth of the multiple award-winning series.

“We wanted to expand and explore the world of A Plague Tale with a character – Sophia – that is very close to our heart, but within a much more action-oriented experience,” said David Dedeine, Chief Creative Officer at Asobo Studio. “This fresh approach comes with intuitive and rewarding combats, as well as a brand-new manifestation of the Macula, the ancient evil. Resonance embraces themes, places and eras that we had never explored before. Taking on this challenge was only possible with Focus Entertainment, who knows our world inside out and with whom we share common trust and ambition.”

“We are, once again, thrilled to work in collaboration with Asobo Studio. Our partnership proved, over the years, that we share a common passion and ambition for the franchise,” said John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment Publishing. “Expanding the world of A Plague Tale with Sophia, a character already close to our heart since Requiem, is exciting and we can’t wait to hear what our fans think! Blending myth and combat in this new opus promises to be a great opportunity for all to embark on a new adventure.”

Venture to a mythical island where danger awaits and unravel its secrets

Set 15 years before the events of Requiem, play as Sophia, a fierce young plunderer, on the run but determined to uncover the secrets of her past. Dive into an original story melding combat, myth and fate for a totally new take on the universe of A Plague Tale.

Sophia’s journey leads to the Minotaur’s Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, and solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon reveal itself. As you journey deeper into the island’s heart, you’ll confront the truth behind a long-buried curse…

  • Followed by many enemies, each drawn to the island to reclaim a mysterious treasure, you must navigate a treacherous maze. Rely on your agility, tricks and sharp reflexes to outsmart enemies, perfect your parries, and unleash powerful strikes to survive deadly encounters.
  • Shift between the Middle Ages period of Sophia and ancient Minoan times, where echoes of the past shape the battles of the present. Unfold a new story in the universe of A Plague Tale through the entwined destinies of two heroes linked by fate and the Macula’s mysterious legacy.
  • Guided by the knowledge safeguarded in your notebook, follow in your crew’s footsteps to explore a richly detailed world, unravel its secrets, and face deadly trials. Use a stolen Minoan sphere to solve ingenious puzzles by manipulating light – a force woven by Daedalus into the island’s very heart.
  • It is said that only a few came back from the island. Lurking in the shadows lives a restless presence. It follows you around, seemingly knowing your every move, as it hunts through the island’s depths. Every step is a risk. Every pause, a potential end. You can’t stop, only hide, outsmart, and push forward. Can you survive each trial, or will you join those who never came back?

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is planned to release in 2026 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S Day One with Xbox Game Pass, as well as PlayStation 5 and Steam.

SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS BUS BOUND, A NEW DRIVING GAME FROM THE CREATORS OF BUS SIMULATOR 21

Explore and improve a vibrant city with a fleet of authentic vehicles and four-player co-op, coming to PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. June 8, 2025 – Hop on! During today’s PC Gaming Show, Saber Interactive and independent developer stillalive studios revealed Bus Bound, an all-new and authentic bus-driving experience from the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18. Take the wheel of officially licensed American buses in the evolving city of Emberville and help transform everyday routes into an urban paradise—one stop at a time! Bus Bound is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

“After Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, we took a step back to evaluate what our fans truly wanted in a bus driving experience,” said Julian Mautner, Studio Head of stillalive studios. “With Bus Bound, we focused on making the core experience—how the bus feels, how the city engages with the player—fun in a way that’s easy to pick up for new players while still engaging for our core audience.”

Welcome to the bustling city of Emberville, a dense metropolis packed with unique neighborhoods and vibrant urban life to discover. From day to night, rain or shine, you’ll help passengers get around town while navigating realistic traffic systems and infrastructure. Play on your own or team up with friends in online co-op for up to four players to make this city thrive!

Bus Bound delivers an accessible and authentic driving experience for bus enthusiasts and driving fans of all kinds. Hop into the driver’s seat of over a dozen real-world licensed vehicles with genuine customizable details and variable bus controls for different playstyles. With each shift, you’ll earn new perks, unlock new routes and buses, level up bus stops, and more while transforming the city around you into a more pedestrian-friendly environment for all to enjoy.

Key Features

  • A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system and distinct day/night and weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.
  • Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.
  • Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space thanks to your bus-driving efforts.
  • Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.
  • Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Bus Bound will release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist it today on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store!

For more information, visit https://saber.games/BusBound, and follow along with the latest game news and updates on X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Discord.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Bus Bound © 2025, stillalive studios GmbH, published and distributed by Saber Interactive Inc. Developed by stillalive studios GmbH.  Bus Bound™, the Bus Bound logo and all related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of stillalive studios GmbH. Saber Interactive™ and the Saber Interactive logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Saber Interactive Inc. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Made with FMOD Studio by Firelight Technologies Pty Ltd. The buses in this game may be different from the actual products in shapes, colours and performance. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Sky-High Survival Odyssey ‘ATMOSFAR’ Soars into Steam Early Access in 2026 

Prepare for lift off in an out-of-this-world 1-4 player survival adventure 

Tokyo, Japan – June 8, 2025 – Shueisha Games and Apog Labs are proud to introduce ATMOSFAR, an epic aerial odyssey set high among the clouds of a vast alien planet, soaring to Steam Early Access in 2026. 

Take off for a sky-high survival adventure across the planet Tycos, a cosmic world of floating islands, extraterrestrial artifacts, and undiscovered lifeforms, on a voyage to uncover the fate of your collapsed colony. Cruise the skies as a solo pilot or assemble a squadron with friends in up to 4-player co-op, in an out-of-this-world adventure that combines aerial exploration with base-building, resource management, ground-based expeditions, and gear upgrades. 

Scavenge scrap to engineer and upgrade your Wasps, a fleet of flying vehicles each with their own unique appearance, abilities, and aerodynamics. Deploy a foldable camp with the Utility Wasp, airlift heavy scrap with the Cargo Wasp, surveil the skies with the Scout Wasp, and evade threats from hostile lifeforms with the Fighter Wasp. 

Pilot the Cloud Cruiser, a colossal, customisable mobile airship that functions as your base of operations. Upgrade your ship with additional nuclear reactors and research desks, maintain your Wasps from the hangar, furnish the lounge area to your liking, and take to the flight deck to soar into uncharted territory. 

Explore diverse biomes across Tycos, discovering mysterious flora, fauna and wildlife while taking shelter from the planet’s harsh weather conditions. Find artifacts to upgrade and expand your arsenal of tools and equipment, unlocking new abilities to reach new heights, survive Tycos and lay the foundation for humanity’s furthest outpost in this sci-fi survival adventure.

Game Features: 

  • A Sky-High Survival Odyssey: Embark on an adventure across the floating islands of Tycos, exploring extraordinary alien locations on-foot and from the air in a survival adventure set among the clouds.
  • 1-4 Player Co-op Survival Adventure: Take to the skies as a solo pilot or assemble a squadron with friends in up to 4 player multiplayer co-op. 
  • Survive Tycos: Discover distinct and diverse biomes across a mysterious alien world while surviving the planet’s range of weather conditions, including turbulent thunderstorms, blusterous blizzards and ferocious sandstorms. 
  • Voyage Into the Skies Above: Operate and maintain your Wasps, a fleet of flying vessels each with their own unique functionality, and take flight across the skies of Tycos. Jump into the pilot’s seat of the Utility Wasp or the heavy-lifting Cargo Wasp to help build out your camp and gather resources, or cruise the skies above with the planet-surveilling Scout and the nimble Fighter. 
  • Command the Cloud Cruiser: Pilot and manage the Cloud Cruiser, a colossal, customisable mobile airbase. Craft new tools and modules, building and upgrading your Cloud Cruiser with new technologies to reach new heights and soar into undiscovered locations. 

Add ATMOSFAR to your Steam Wishlist today to be among the first to hear when the game launches in 2026.

About Apog Labs

Apog Labs is a growing indie studio situated in Malmö, Sweden, and are the developers of Atmosfar, a sky-high odyssey. The studio previously developed Airport CEO, the world’s biggest airport tycoon game. 

About Shueisha Games

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

LOVE ETERNAL Bends Gravity and Reality at the PC Gaming Show

LOS ANGELES – June 8, 2025 – LOVE ETERNAL, the unconventional horror platformer about escaping the domain of a selfish god from developer brlka and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 Hall-A), will launchon PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in Q4 2025, as seen in today’s PC Gaming Show.

When Maya leaves the dinner table to answer a phone call, she returns to find her family missing, her home destroyed, and her surroundings transmuted into an unfamiliar, eerie landscape reminiscent of the Iron Age. Seek a way out of this strange predicament by navigating the unpredictable liminal spaces and ignoring Earthly laws of physics – but not before confronting the powerful god responsible for her abduction.

Dash through the crumbling chambers of a labyrinthine castle, leaping, flipping, and strategically landing on the floors and ceilings of each puzzle-like room. Plan jump arcs carefully to make use of environmental boons that trigger Maya’s ability to flip gravity in midair, and avoid razor-sharp spikes, shifting lasers, and other deadly obstacles in precision platforming challenges.

Take in vast, desolate landscapes as disquieting ambient tones haunt the god’s domain. Gaze at imposing, yet lonely, statues throughout the realm’s many environments, from undersea caverns to uncanny copies of Maya’s suburban home. Brave encounters with monstrous doppelgängers of Maya’s family and friends, and meet other victims of the deity’s abductions.

“During development we put a lot of time and care into the castle’s atmosphere, creating music and ambience whose interplay expressed a sense of forlornness, and using a painterly style of pixel art to give a sense of a world much larger than the small corners you see as the player,” said Toby Alden, designer at brlka. “We’re looking forward to sharing the secrets of this time-worn realm later this year.”

LOVE ETERNAL will reveal Maya’s attempts at escape on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in Q4 2025 with English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, and Russian language support.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About brlka

brlka is a two-person team comprised of developer Toby Alden and artist Sam Alden. They create platformers with unique, surprising elements. 

1000 Deaths Release Date Revealed at IGN Live, Launches Aug. 7 on PC

Bend gravity, break reality, and change the lives of four all-too-human aliens forever

MUMBAI/BROOKLYN — June 8, 2025 — 1000 Deaths, the award-winning psychedelic 3D platformer where choices dramatically alter the story and gameplay, developed by Pariah Interactive, enters the mind’s eye on PC via Steam on Thursday, Aug. 7, as revealed at IGN Live today. PlayStation 5 will join the trip down memory lane in a future date. Play a brand-new PC demo, available now as part of Steam Next Fest.

Guide Vayu, Maxie, Terry, and Boga, aliens with problems all too human, through the crossroads of their life. Across three, highly replayable, 20 minute episodes, lead them from birth to death; as they learn about the world, form their identities as teenagers, make their stamp on the world as adults, and look back on the consequences of their actions in their dying days.

Jump into each character’s evolving Headspace, the architectural embodiment of their moods, as a fleet-footed television set, and roam the plains of their embroiled minds in more than 45 eccentric, story-centric stages. Flip gravity, deploy jetpacks, alter levels with toggle switches, and space out.

Collect Broadcasts, videos playing on 1000 Deaths’ TV mascot character’s screen, that illuminate interpersonal conflicts residing within the cast. Choose how to curve their convictions into meaningful life choices to unlock new levels and gameplay mechanics tied to their inner turmoils like fear of commitment, desire for power, and penchant for nihilism. Make peace with each character as they endure the cycle of life, aging, and death, and make vital decisions to steer their lives in drastic directions.

Failure is an option, actually. No sweat! Conflict resolution has consequences, but you can always try again (and again) in a branching, non-linear narrative. Navigate replayable, abstract realities across three episodes with a total of 12 possible endings. Play at your own pace in Story mode, or put your platforming skills to the test in Arcade mode with 47 levels that stretch the bounds of 1000 Deaths’ mechanics.

“I love platformers, especially ones that rely on interesting ways to move around: Super Mario GalaxyCrash Bandicoot, and modern games like A Hat in Time, and Celeste in particular…” said Prashast Thapan, founder of Pariah Interactive. “How I wanted to make my mark was to put my own spin on how to fuse the joy of play and memorable characters with a narrative structure and themes that you rarely see in platformers.”

“We’re telling stories about weighty topics – the struggles of forming your identity, the darkness that lies at the heart of our beings, how others change us and we change others, and the role that media plays in influencing our desires and decisions. All the major events in 1000 Deaths begin when a character is in front of a TV, and these external influences impact their lives in ways I hope our audience thinks about. We’ve really tried to strike a difficult balance: making a game that’s both fun and thought-provoking.”

1000 Deaths releases Thursday, Aug. 7, on PC via Steam as revealed at IGN Live, with support for text in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Play a brand-new demo today on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. A PlayStation 5 version is in development, with other platforms to be announced at a later date.

For more information on 1000 Deaths, follow Pariah Interactive’s official pages on XInstagram, and Facebook, check out their official YouTubeTwitch, and TikTok, and join the growing Discord community.

About Pariah Interactive

Pariah Interactive is an independent games and XR development studio based in Brooklyn and Mumbai dedicated to bringing surreal experiences into reality. Founded in 2019 by Prashast Thapan, they’ve grown to collaborate with contemporary artists and organizations to transform often untold narratives, histories, and mythologies into digital interactive experiences for wider audiences. 

CRITICAL REFLEX UNVEILS NEW TRAILERS & DEMOS FROM TWO OF ITS MOST ANTICIPATED TITLES AT THE PC GAMING SHOW

Survive the paranormal thriller No, I’m not a Human’s new Steam demo now – and sign up for the GIANT immersive sim Militsioner’s upcoming Steam playtest!

NICOSIA, Cyprus June 8, 2025 – Indie game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette) is thrilled to debut new trailers at the PC Gaming Show today for two of the most highly anticipated titles in its upcoming line-up: the anxiety-horror thriller No, I’m not a Human and Kafkaesque immersive sim Militsioner. Players can also experience a brand-new demo for No, I’m not a Human on Steam now and sign up for Militsioner’s future public Steam playtest.

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. The world is ending. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. A new demo for No, I’m not a Human is available now on Steam covering five in-game days. Meet new characters, sus out Visitors in new ways, and utilize useful items like the radio, postcards, and energy drinks.

In Militsioner, you’re an ordinary nobody who hasn’t done anything noteworthy, let alone…a crime. Must be a mistake, but this morning you were arrested. Pack your stuff and leave as fast as possible, but be wary – every move you make is being followed by a Giant Policeman. Navigate the city and escape in an engaging experience where every problem has multiple solutions. But keep on guard. The town and the Giant are watching your every move. Request access now to get a taste of this Kafkaesque experience when the new playtest drops.

No, I’m not a Human is available to demo and wishlist on Steam now. Players can also wishlist Militsioner and request access to its upcoming public playtest on Steam.

For more information on these games and everything else in the CRITICAL REFLEX line-up, follow CR Channel on Twitter, and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About Trioskaz

Trioskaz is a development team that was born out of the idea of creating games that reflect people’s everyday fears, anxieties and inner feelings. Trioskaz gathers people around them who share this vision.

About TALLBOYS

TALLBOYS was founded by developers who came together to create Where The Clouds End, an atmospheric adventure game. Encouraged by the positive feedback from showcases, they shifted their focus to Pandemic Express, a multiplayer survival game that combined asymmetrical mechanics with player-driven action. During the development of Pandemic Express, the team grew, and after its release, they began working on Militsioner.

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

Mycopunk Unleashes Co-Op Chaos to Steam Early Access on July 10

Apply Guns to Infected Areas

Announced during the PC Gaming Show, unsophisticated first-person co-op shooter Mycopunk will blast its way into Steam Early Access on July 10. After welcoming thousands of new recruits via its public demo, Mycopunk has its sights set on becoming popular enough to fill at least two subway trains.

The Galaxy’s Most Violent Cleaners Just Clocked In

Your ragtag gang of robot rejects have been hired by the universal megacorp SAXON for one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). You are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophe.

Corporate Sent the Cheapest Option: You.

Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault?

Who cares? You’re underpaid, over-armed, and ready to clean house.

Mycopunk: Proudly Made on Earth.

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FUNGICIDAL TENDENCIES
Choose from an outrageous arsenal of advanced futuristic weaponry (and some power tools), then supercharge them in a one-of-a-kind grid-based upgrade system to create the ridiculous sci-fi super-weapon of your dreams.

BREAK THE MOLD
Slaughter hordes of enemies as they corrupt and weaponize the planet’s technology against you. Pick crawlies apart piece by piece — but be wary, whatever they drop could be grabbed up by another enemy.

VISIBLE RESULTS IN 1-2 MISSIONS
Alone, these rickety robots aren’t up to much, but together they become more than the sum of their parts. Combine upgraded abilities and customised weapons to create synergistic builds and achieve strategic co-op mayhem. Or just shoot each other.

ROACH MOTEL
Let off steam between missions in an orbital dropship packed with toys and games. Hang out with your friends, uncover more about the galaxy, and shoot the breeze with the insectoid SAXON veteran Roachard Cox

Enter the Nullverse in Terminull Brigade – Public Demo Coming to Steam Next Fest on June 9!

Hangzhou, June 9, 2025 –  Pew Pew Games are pleased to announce that Terminull Brigade, the exhilarating co-op roguelite PvE shooter, is debuting a public demo during Steam Next Fest, running from June 9 to June 16. 

Players will experience the game’s blend of strategic roguelite play and fast-paced shooter action during the event, by simply heading to the Steam page and downloading the demo during the event. 

Terminull Brigade invites players to unite as the Rogueteers, a strike force of unique heroes fighting to battle a wave of AI invasion which threatens their futuristic digital world. The game will launch as a free-to-play title later this year, and has been gathering a passionate community since its first alpha test in December 2024. 

The Demo includes:

  • 3 Playable characters reflecting distinct playstyles and personalities
    • Heyneckes, a brash gunslinging hero able to engage enemies from afar.
    • Aurora, an esports champion turned support specialist with a range of control and defensive abilities
    • Blade, a katana-wielding close-range brawler adept at closing distances and finishing enemies.
  • 2 Maps
    • Futuristic City – a neon-lit cityscape, seeing players battle amidst towering megastructures
    • Wasteland – a desolate arena, filled with danger and tactical opportunities to outwit your opponents
  • Multiple difficulty levels  – each map features multiple difficulty levels. Complete a difficulty tier to unlock the next challenge—only the toughest Rogueteers will survive the highest levels.
  • Perks system – a range of diverse perks let you customize your character and try out new builds with each wave of combat.

Join the Fight

This public demo marks the first opportunity for players worldwide to squad up and experience Terminull Brigade‘s intense co-op PvE action. Whether you go solo or team up with friends, the fate of the digital world depends on you.

Join the fight and stay updated on Steam or the official Discord.

About Pew Pew Games

Pew Pew Games is a game development studio based in Hangzhou, China, dedicated to delivering innovative and engaging multiplayer experiences. With a passion for action-packed gameplay and creative world-building, the team strives to connect players through shared adventures.