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LAST WEEKEND TO PLAY LIMITED-TIME DEMO FOR NIOH 3

Available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18th June 2025.

Hertfordshire, 12th June 2025 – Last week, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that Nioh 3 will be releasing simultaneously in early 2026 on PlayStation® 5 and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate, a free limited-time demo exclusive to PlayStation®5 was released.

The Nioh 3 Alpha Demo is available for a limited time until 18th June 2025. The free demo allows players to try out the new Samurai and Ninja gameplay styles, providing an early look at the game, including an in-progress character creation system. Players are invited to enjoy the final weekend of this demo and provide feedback through a survey on the official game website upon completion.

Clearing the demo will also unlock a special helmet to use in Nioh 3’s full game upon release.Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French. Italian, German and Spanish.

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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Apple WWDC25 Kicks Off; Infold Games’ Infinity Nikki Wins Apple Design Award

June 10th, 2025 – Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC25) officially kicked off, launching a week-long series of events, with the 2025 Apple Design Awards presented during the opening session. Infold Games’ Infinity Nikki received the award in the Visuals and Graphics category. Founder Yao Runhao attended the ceremony in person to accept the award.

Caption: 2025 Apple Design Awards ceremony, Infold Game Founder Runhao Yao is pictured in the back row, first from the left.

 As “a beautiful open world built around the joy of collection”, Infinity Nikki received high praise from the Apple Design Award. The comment highlighted the game’s ground-breaking innovation in shifting the  gameplay focus on collecting clothes instead of weapons. Also commented that “Lavish yet cozy at the same time, Infinity Nikki is an often literally glowing example of what mobile graphics can be.”

Caption: Award description from Apple’s official website

As the world’s first cross-platform open-world game built on Unreal Engine 5, Infinity Nikki has been celebrated globally for its exceptional visual effect and graphics design. During its beta release, IGN awarded the game an impressive 9/10, recommending Infinity Nikki as “deep open-world exploration, a quirky story, and some of the most beautiful in-game outfits you’ll ever see.” Besides IGN, 29 international media outlets contributed to a collective score of 80 on Metacritic.

“One of the best-looking games of the year.” —The aesthetic expression of Infinity Nikki is only made possible with the technological breakthrough of its developers. To render the intricate fabric textures and dazzling lighting effects, the development team implemented over 100 proprietary technical innovations. For example, to present dynamic movement across a wide variety of outfits, the team carefully distinguished the texture of different fabrics  and employed advanced skeletal physics to simulate the real-world behavior of different materials.

“Collect clothes instead of weapons, lavish yet cozy at the same time.” — This refreshing gameplay philosophy is one of the standout reasons Infinity Nikki caught the attention of Apple. The game uniquely combines dress-up mechanics with an open-world framework, delivering a relaxing and immersive experience through elegant outfit design, audio, and visual expression. For instance, when Nikki crafts the “Wind of Purity” outfit, she gains purification abilities — allowing her to purify enermies and corrupted zones on the map.

To let players capture and cherish Nikki’s magical moments across the world of Miraland, Infold Games has also overhauled the in-game camera. With upgrades that allow players to adjust focal length, lighting, aperture, filters, and character actions — along with dynamic scene rendering based on weather and environment setting — Infinity Nikki offers a powerful tool for visual storytelling and memory-making.

“It’s beauty, not violence.” — As players explore the richly designed landscapes and intricate fashion, Infinity Nikki’s light combat and progression mechanics have sparked passionate discussion among global players who say it offers “no substitute.” Nikki, together with her charming companion “Momo”, has bounced her way into the hearts of players worldwide.

Caption: The Apple Design Award trophy for Infinity Nikki.

“We thought it would take time for players to appreciate an uncoventional and slow-paced open-world game. But on launch day, the average play time showed us many were already indulged.” said Yao Runhao in an internal memo the day after the game’s open beta launch.

WWDC25 hosts its Media Day on June 10, Pacific Time, (UTC-7), where Infinity Nikki and other development teams will engage directly with members of the press.

About Infold Games

Infold Games is an international business brand created by Papergames. Based in Singapore, Infold Games strives to develop creative projects with strong emotional connections and immersive experiences to inspire and encourage players around the world. It is well regarded for the Nikki series and the Love series with more than 400 million downloads worldwide. The team is currently developing AAA projects including Ballad of Antara and Project: The Perceiver as well as the next installment of the Nikki series, Infinity Nikki, a whimsical open-world adventure.

‘LIGHTLY WE TOSS THE CROWN’ UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW FOR AWARD-WINNING OPEN-WORLD ACTION RPG WUTHERING WAVES

Update Kicks off With Exciting Events, Introduces New Resonators Cartethyia and Lupa, New Weapons and Brand New Septimont Region

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – JUNE 12 – Kuro Games has today released the latest update for its award-winning, story-rich, open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves. The version 2.4 update titled ’Lightly We Toss The Crown’ offers an impressive amount of new content, events, optimizations and updates. Notable features include the debut of resonators Cartethyia and Lupa, a brand new region called Septimont, events for everyone including the Gifts of Grand Opening where players can claim 10 Radiant Tides through in-game mail simply for logging in, added Echoes, new Convenes bundles, and plenty more! The update is now available on all platforms where Wuthering Waves is playable.
 
Watch the Wuthering Waves Cartethyia – COME TO LIGHT trailer below:

Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Gameplay Features, Events and Bundles

  • New Main Quest
    • Chapter II Act V – Shadow of Glory
    • Chapter II Act VI – Flames of Heart
  • Gifts of Grand Opening
    • Claim Radiant Tide x10 via in-game mail
  • New Outfits
    • Laurel Nymph
    • Changli – Deluxe Outfit
    • Splashing Summer
    • Carlotta – Deluxe Outfit
  • New Region
    • Septimont
  • New Echoes
    • Lioness of Glory
    • Nightmare: Kelpie
    • Kerasaur
    • Pilgrim’s Shell
    • Devotee’s Flesh
    • Spectro Drake
    • Fusion Drake
    • Havoc Drake
  • New Phantom Echoes
    • Phantom: Cuddle Wuddle
    • Phantom: Fae
    • Ignis
  • New Sonata Effects
    • Windward Pilgrimage
      • 2 Piece Set: Aero DMG + 10%
      • 5 Piece Set: Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
    • Flaming Clawprint
      • 2 Piece Set: Fusion DMG +10%
      • 5 Piece Set: Casting Resonance Liberation increases Fusion DMG of Resonators in the team by 15% and the caster’s Resonance Liberation DMG by 20% lasting for 35 seconds.
  • New Echo Aspects
    • Premium Aspect: Dawn upon Thorns (Glide)
    • Premium Aspect: Dawn upon Thorns (Flight)
    • Exploration Aspect: Moment of Triumph (Flight)
    • Obtainable through Special Events
  • New Permanent Challenge Gameplay
    • Banners Never Fall
  • New Tactical Hologram Challenge
    • Tactical Hologram: Kelpie
  • Optimizations
    • In-Game Guide Depot: Visit the In-Game Guide Depot for information on how to build your Resonators and set up optimum team comps.
    • Focus Mode: Main quest Focus Mode will become available once Version 2.4 goes live. In Focus Mode, no Resonator or location will become unavailable as you progress through a quest.
    • Global Filter: Added the Global Filter feature for PC, PS5, and Mac. Select a filter that you prefer on the Global Filter page and adjust the intensity of the filter. Using the Global Filter feature allows you to adjust in-game visuals. Please note that cutscenes and UI elements will not be affected by the filter.
    • Main Quest Fast Track Event: Optimized the event “Next Stop: Rinascita.” After activating Jinzhou’s Resonance Nexus during Main Quest, you can go to Rinascita directly and start experiencing Version 2.0 content.
    • More Optimizations Coming: Stay tuned for more official announcements on updates and optimizations.
  • Lightly We Toss the Crown
    • New Resonators
      • Cartethyia
      • Lupa
    • Upcoming Featured Resonator Convene
      • Phase I – Dance in the Storm’s Wake
      • Phase II – Roar of Triumph
    • New Weapons
      • Defier’s Thorn
      • Wildfire Mark
    • Upcoming Featured Weapon Convene
      • Phase I – Defier’s Thorn
      • Phase II – Wildfire Mark
    • Special Events
      • The Everglorious Summit
      • Area Exploration Event
      • Septimont Travel Atlas
      • Featured Exploration Event
      • Uncovering Past Heroes
      • Photo Collection Event
      • Gifts of Applause
      • 7-Day Login Event
      • All Out! Towards the Peaks of Prestige
      • Echo Combat Event
      • Lollo Campaign: Verification
      • Featured Commission Event
      • Virtual Crisis: Frontier Trials
      • Crisis Trial Challenge Event

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Steam.  

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.

CRUNCHYROLL CONFIRMS “THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END” WILL RETURN WITH A SECOND SEASON

Exclusive Clip from Season One Finale Reveals Arthur’s Season 2 Transformation

Los Angeles (June 11, 2025) – Today, Crunchyroll announced that the hit fantasy series The Beginning After the End will continue with a highly-anticipated second season! Well ahead of season two, Crunchyroll offers a sneak peek at Arthur Leywin’s fresh new style in an exclusive clip from the post-credits scene of the upcoming season one finale, premiering next Wednesday, June 18 at 10:25 a.m. PT / 1:25 p.m. ET. Check out the clip below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBXSNzFHohc

Following a mysterious death, The Beginning After the End explores the adventures of King Grey after he is reborn as Arthur Leywin. Although he enters his second life as a baby on the magical continent of Dicathen, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

“I’m excited for viewers to see more of Arthur’s journey on screen with Season 2! It’s been an eye-opening experience being part of such a large endeavor with Crunchyroll, Tapas, and A-Cat,” said TurtleMe, the original creator of The Beginning After the End. “Striving for growth has been a major focus for us, and I hope to see the hard work put into the next season bear fruit. Stay tuned!”

Based on the original comic series created by TurtleMe, The Beginning After the End is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (The Kingdoms of Ruin) at studio A-CAT, with series composition by Takamitsu Kono (A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special), character designs by Masami Sueoka (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human) and music by Keiji Inai (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?).

“The Beginning After The End continues to be a top fantasy series on Crunchyroll, with strong fan anticipation for the next season,” said Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll. “The unique series has sparked passionate discussion among Crunchyroll’s global fan community and that will continue in the new season.”

The Beginning After the End is currently streaming now only on Crunchyroll. Follow @tbateofficial and @crunchyroll for more updates.

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

Get Ready to Race! PAW Patrol is Back with a New Monster Truck Adventure in PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship brings high-octane thrills and family-friendly competition to consoles and PC this Halloween

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, has officially revealed PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, a brand-new kart racing game featuring the beloved rescue pups. Set to launch on October 31st, 2025, this exciting new title brings the PAW Patrol crew to life with monster truck racing for the first time ever.

In PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, players can choose from a range of playable characters as they drift, jump, and perform mid-air stunts across 12 tracks and 3 arena locations from the hit show, including Adventure Bay, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom. The game’s unique transformation feature lets pups convert their standard vehicles into monster trucks, unlocking special abilities and racing techniques.

“With PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, we wanted to create a special accessible racing experience the whole family can enjoy together,” comments Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “The monster truck transformation feature adds an exciting new dimension to the gameplay that we believe will delight fans. We’ve worked closely with Nickelodeon to ensure this game captures the fun and adventure that has made PAW Patrol a global phenomenon.”

Players can race solo or challenge a friend or family member in local co-op mode, with specially designed controls that are accessible for players as young as 3 years old, while offering depth for parents and older siblings. The game features the exciting Monster Truck Transformation system where pups can convert their regular vehicles into monster trucks mid-race, and perform thrilling mid-air stunts and tricks to earn boosts and unlock special abilities. Fans will recognize familiar locations as they race through Adventure Bay, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom across multiple tracks, enjoying split-screen multiplayer action with friends and family. Along the way, racers can collect special objects and power-ups to help gain the racing advantage in this high-octane adventure.

Originally launched in 2013, PAW Patrol is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon. It has grown into one of the world’s most popular preschool entertainment properties. The property continues to expand with new seasons, animated shows, and special releases planned throughout 2025.

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship will be available October 31st, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.


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 favourites 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 Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 46th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

SOLO LEVELING: ARISE LAUNCHES ON THE EPIC GAMES STORE FOR MOBILE

LOS ANGELES JUNE 11, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced that its action game Solo Leveling: ARISE is now available on the Epic Games Store for mobile. 

The Epic Games Store for mobile is a marketplace that provides a platform for users to discover, purchase, download, and play a variety of games and apps on their mobile devices. It is available worldwide on Android, PC, and Mac, while the iPhone and iPad platforms are currently offered in the European Union only.

To celebrate the game’s launch on Epic Games Store, Solo Leveling: ARISE is hosting a special event from June 11th to June 25th (9AM, KST). Players who log in to Solo Leveling: ARISE through the Epic Games Store for mobile during the event period will receive an exclusive ‘Epic Store Launch Celebration Pack,’ featuring Custom Draw Tickets (x10), Rate Up Draw Tickets (x10), Weapon Custom Draw Tickets (x10), and a Mana Power Extract. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

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.

Controversial Drug Dealer Simulator Coming to PlayStation 5 on June 20

On June 20, Drug Dealer Simulator will be released on PlayStation 5. This bestselling and highly rated crime simulator was previously launched on PC and Xbox. A sequel, Drug Dealer Simulator 2, is also heading to consoles, though its release date is yet to be announced.

Developed by Polish studio Byterunners, the game debuted on PC in 2020. In April 2025, it also launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 version is being developed by Ultimate Games S.A., with Movie Games S.A. as the publisher.

To date, Drug Dealer Simulator has sold approximately one million copies on PC. The game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from players, currently holding an 87% positive rating on Steam, based on over 17,000 reviews. On Xbox, it maintains an average score of nearly 4 out of 5 based on over 400 user ratings.

Drug Dealer Simulator Coming Soon to PS5

Starting June 20, Drug Dealer Simulator will also be available on PlayStation 5. This version includes all major PC updates and improved graphics.

PlayStation Store Link – https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10014685/

According to Ultimate Games S.A., the PS5 version will support 60 FPS at 1440p resolution (2560×1440).

Crime Empire Simulator

Drug Dealer Simulator is a unique first-person simulator focused on building a shady business empire. Gameplay includes a wide range of criminal activities. Players must manage relationships with suppliers and customers, process new product orders, and oversee logistics.

To succeed in the criminal underworld, players must handle the business and economic side of operations. The game also includes police evasion, managing hideouts, crafting custom product formulas, and recruiting new team members.

Key Features of Drug Dealer Simulator:

  • Build a criminal empire from scratch
  • Fight for territory and influence
  • Unique mechanics and gameplay systems
  • Manage deliveries and hideouts
  • Create your custom product recipes

Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is also coming to consoles, though no release date has been revealed yet. On June 20, PC players of Drug Dealer Simulator will receive a major free update and the high-stakes Casino DLC.

GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE TAKES OVER PETCO PARK DURING PADRES VS DODGERS GAME

Download Photos from Last Night’s Stadium Takeover Featuring Cosplayer Emiru as Rapi

SAN DIEGO, CA – June 11, 2025GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the hit sci-fi mobile and PC RPG from Level Infinite, took over Petco Park last night during the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game with a special theme night featuring fan activations, exclusive giveaways, and a first pitch ceremony starring beloved NIKKE character Rapi.

Fans were treated to a rare in-person experience with Emiru, popular streamer and cosplayer, who appeared as Rapi from the game and delivered the honorary first pitch. Fans also had the opportunity to meet Emiru and other official NIKKE cosplayers before the game.

  • Honorary First Pitch featuring Emiru as Rapi
  • Fan meet-and-greets with NIKKE cosplayers
  • Giveaways of limited-edition merchandise, including exclusive baseball cards and a themed T-shirt
  • Collectible BLANC Padres pin, available with special theme game ticket packages
  • Social media activations under the hashtag #NIKKEATBAT

For additional details on GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, visit: http://nikke-en.com

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter campaign is live, rewards and first stretch goal revealed

Paris, France – June 11, 2025 – Red Art Games is happy to announce that the Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter campaign is now live and has reached over 40% of its funding goal in less than 24 hours! Developed by Red Art Games’ internal studio, the award winning Red Art Studios, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection will feature the three Joe & Mac games released in the early 90s on Western Super Nintendo consoles as well as the uncensored Japanese versions. 

All three games will receive a host of new features and quality of life improvements. And to celebrate the launch of the campaign, Red Art Games has revealed its first stretch goal: the in-game addition of a brand new Boss Rush Mode! This original mode will be added to the Joe & Mac Retro Collection if the campaign reaches €30,000 in funding.

All of the physical (and digital) rewards listed on the project’s page have been created especially for this Kickstarter campaign. Amongst the beautiful items Joe & Mac fans can get their hands on are a Super Nintendo-inspired Collector’s Edition, an artbook, a plushie of the iconic meat item seen in the game, an original sketch from the artist who created the Joe & Mac Retro Collection’s cover art and even an extremely limited 20cm figure of the collection’s three heroes!  

To find out more and support the Joe & Mac Retro Collection crowdfunding campaign, head on over to Kickstarter. The Joe & Mac Retro Collection will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) later this year digitally.

Follow Red Art Games on social media to stay up to date with all of our latest Joe & Mac Retro Collection news and announcements! 

About Joe & Mac Retro Collection 

Developed by Red Art Studios, Red Art Games’ internal development studio, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a compilation of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, Congo’s Caper, and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the tropics, the three Joe & Mac titles developed by Data East and released on Super Nintendo between 1991 and 1995. All three games are part of the Tatakae Genshijin franchise in Japan.

  • Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョーとマック 戦え原始人) is a Run & Gun platformer that follows the titular Joe & Mac as they fight through 12 hellish levels using prehistoric (but not just) tools and weapons. While the game was censored when it came out in the West, the Retro Collection also includes the original Japanese version!
  • Congo’s Caper (戦え原始人2 ルーキーの冒険) is a side-scrolling Action platformer centered around Congo, a half-human, half-monkey boy looking to rescue his girlfriend from a demon through 35 varied levels.
  • Joe & Mac: Lost in the Tropics (ジョーアンドマック戦え原始人3主役はやっぱり) adds a light roleplaying aspect to the series. While the goal is still to defeat cavemen and dinosaurs, players can court and wed their Stone Age girlfriend, and even have a child with her!

In addition to allowing players to rediscover the original games as they were presented back in the 90s, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection also features numerous quality of life improvements!

Features

  • Three classic games from the 16-bit era
  • Includes both the Western and uncensored Japanese versions of each title
  • Save states have been added to facilitate progress
  • Made a mistake? Go back in time by using the Rewind feature
  • Optional CRT filter for an even more retro experience
  • Joe & Mac 1 and 2 can be played by two players in coop mode
  • Customizable aspect ratios

© G-MODE Corporation, DATA EAST, the DATA EAST logo(s) and JOE & MAC are registered trademarks of G-MODE Corporation.

About Red Art Games:

Officially launched in early 2018, Red Art Games is a France-based publishing company that specializes in bringing indie, Japanese and retro titles to consoles and PC both physically and digitally. In addition to its publishing work, Red Art Games also develops and ports games to consoles, PC and mobile platforms via its award-winning internal development studio. Since its inception, Red Art Games has published over 200 physical titles and ported over 30 games. In March 2023, Red Art Games was awarded the 11th spot in Metacritic’s 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings. 

Celebrate The Sun With Storage Hunter Simulator’s Free Summer Update

Garage auction simulator where you turn trash into treasure gets sports cars, summer outfits, marketing and more

Warsaw, Poland – 11th June, 2025 – Raccoons Studios and co-publisher BeardedBrothers.Games will drop a big new Summer update today for its cult hit, Storage Hunter Simulator. The new update adds a host of new features to the game, including a Summer Event, car items to collect that allow you to unlock sports cars, a ‘marketing’ upgrade for the pawnshop, a new normal difficulty and more. 

The Summer Event features a new sunny location, a cannon minigame, fresh new summer outfits to wear and a host of summer-themed items to collect. There are two new collector NPCs searching for car-themed items. Provide them with what they want and you will be rewarded with two new sports cars for you to hunt for bargains in style.

In Storage Hunter Simulator, you take risks and compete with other bidders to win garages and find hidden treasures that will help you turn a profit. There are thousands of unique items to discover, which you’ll have to properly identify with experts until your business grows enough for you to obtain the tools to value them yourself. Build your auction empire and you will eventually get the opportunity to purchase your own pawnshop that you can upgrade over time. Manage your resources efficiently as you invest in tools, upgrades and employees, take risks on locked containers that might contain treasure or trash, and make your way from rags to riches.

Summer Update Features

  • Summer Event: Featuring a new location, cannon challenge, summer outfits, new summer items and new achievements
  • Car Collectors and Sports Cars: collect car items for two new collector NPCs and unlock two sports cars as a reward
  • Marketing: The pawn shop’s ‘marketing’ upgrade helps you sell items faster
  • Normal mode: New difficulty mode for players that found hard mode too hard
  • UI visual changes for better look
  • Optimized performance and some crash fixes.
  • Fixed audio issues

About Raccoons Studios

Based in Warsaw, Poland, Raccoons Studios strives to create experiences that everyone from casual players to gaming aficionados can enjoy. They are currently working on Storage Hunter Simulator.

About BeardedBrothers.Games

BeardedBrothers.Games was founded in 2018 by brothers Darek and Lukasz Skrzypkowski in Warsaw, Poland. The company makes games that use procedural generation to create immersive gameplay with high replayability and prides itself on creating projects together with the gaming community.