New trailer showcases struggles of paintbrush-wielding artist in stunning 2D hand-drawn action-adventure coming to PC and consoles
Cologne/Berlin, Germany – June 7th, 2025 – btf Games and co-publishing partner ByteRockers Games are delighted to announce that their 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance, will be releasing on PC on November 24th 2025 and will follow on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 in 2026. A new release date trailer shows off the game’s flow-state-inducing, paint-based platforming and combat, as well as giving us a peek at the game’s deeper themes based on the protagonist’s declining mental health, manifested in her attempts to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world.
Transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. But beware: using your brush techniques will corrupt your paint. Rely on them too much and you’ll become fully corrupted, so learn to strive for balance! Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past! Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.
Explore more than six unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.
“We’re really excited to be able to finally reveal that you’ll be able to play Constance on PC on November 24th,” said Sebastian Drews, Game Director at btf Games. “We really appreciate all the great feedback we’ve had on the game so far from people that have played the game at events or checked out the demo on Steam and we can’t wait to release an even better version of the game you’ve had a taste of this November – unless Team Cherry shadowdrops Hollow Knight: Silksong in the same week. Please don’t do that, Team Cherry.”
About btf Games
btf (bildundtonfabrik) is an independent production company that creates fiction, shows, documentaries, games and advertising for international partners that include Netflix and Disney+. Based in Berlin and Cologne, btf Games is currently working on two games: Constance and The Berlin Apartment.
About ByteRockers’ Games
Founded in 2008 by Martin Knauf and now managed by Maik Reichelt, ByteRockers’ Games want to create unprecedented games. With the vision of developing something new from every project, they set themselves and their imagination with no limits. Combined with the best possible working conditions, they create new standards for innovation and creativity in the gaming industry every day.
Walnut Creek, California – June 7, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games today announced during Summer Game Fest’s Southeast Asian Games Showcase that Until Then, the award-winning slice-of-life indie narrative journey set in a fictional version of the Philippines is arriving on Nintendo Switch on June 26, 2025. View today’s Until Then Switch announcement trailer here:
Currently available on PC and PlayStation 5, Until Then is a cinematic adventure that unfolds a captivating and eerie story about curious high school students trapped in a fractured reality. Take on the role of Mark Borja, a high schooler navigating the ups and downs of teenage life. From school and piano practice to friendships and social media, Mark faces the ordinary struggles of adolescence. But beneath the surface, something isn’t quite right—an unexpected twist of fate is on the horizon, ready to reshape his world.
As you journey through Mark’s life, you’ll encounter vibrant, relatable characters dealing with their own personal challenges, dive into the digital world through everyday technology, and engage in quirky minigames that keep you hooked. Wrapped in breathtaking cinematic pixel art and accompanied by a dynamic soundtrack, Until Then brings this emotionally charged, mysterious world to life. Can you uncover the secrets before it’s too late?
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.
About Polychroma Games
Polychroma Games is an independent game studio based in the Philippines seeking to explore and push the envelope of story in play. Our team believes that video games hold awesome potential as a medium of storytelling. We entwine the interactivity of play and the power of narrative into one. Official website: https://polychromagames.com/.
Go from the one percent to the ONLY one in devilish party games with a social twist
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – June 7, 2025 –Eat the Rich, the post-apo-capitalistic social deception game that pits billionaires against each other from publisher Monstronauts and developer Maccima Games, will launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as announced today in the Southeast Asian Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest. Eat the Rich will debut on PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile platforms at a later date!
Pay the ultimate price as one of the wealthy elites responsible for society’s collapse by becoming a participant getting forced by the masses to take part in a sadistic gameshow called EAT THE RICH. Nothing is off-limits! Forge fragile alliances with frienemies to gain crucial intel, betray them just as quickly, and avoid being voted off to safely laugh all the way to the bank. Remember, trust funds, not friends.
Compete in group mini-games themed after billionaires’ beloved pastimes, including dodging flattening fees in Tax Evasion and devising foolproof pump-and-dump schemes in Crypto Miners. Go for the high score in solo, carnivalistic mini-games and take aim in the shooting gallery, or cast a wide net while fishing. Sneak “hard-earned” winnings back to the vault before other billionaires get their own grubby paws on them!
Spend pennies at vending machines for the upper hand against fellow fatcats. Wield overpowered Advantages to Steal voting ballots, gain Amnesty to erase votes, or make another big wig a Scapegoat to avoid elimination entirely. Mix and match a range of unlockable Top and Bottom costumes and Accessories to create a custom billionaire worthy of stealing the show.
“We think everyone deserves a way to EAT THE RICH! We hope this slice of chaos brings some catharsis in a time where the have-nots are constantly taken advantage of by you-know-who,” said Allen Tan, CEO of Monstronauts. “There is more mogul madness to come, and we can’t wait to show you soon!”
Eat the Rich will arrive on PC via Steam on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. To learn more about Eat the Rich, check out the official website, join the Discord server, and find Monstronauts on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
About Monstronauts
Monstronauts is an independent game development studio made up of creative professionals based in Manila, Philippines. With more than ten years of in-house game developing skills and experience creating previous titles such as Potion Punch 2,the team is dedicated to bringing its latest anti-capitalistic social deception-meets-party game, Eat the Rich, to players around the world.
About Maccima Games
Maccima Games is a small indie studio also based in Manila. They make experimental PC games. After developing fantasy-based evil overlord simulator Ruinarch, the team has now switched their attention to making a social deception party game based on real-life evil overlords, Eat the Rich.
Test terrifying game experiences as Pulsatrix Studios’ cutting-edge horror is confirmed for consoles
LONDON, UK – June 7th, 2025 – Witness the next generation of horror. Fireshine Games and Pulsatrix Studios today announced that first-person tech-horror game A.I.L.A will be available on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025.
Developed by Pulsatrix Studios in collaboration with gaming personality and Creative Director MaxMRM, A.I.L.A is a first-person psychological horror game set in a near-future reality of immersive technology.
Descend into a horrifying vision of cutting-edge technology as Samuel, a playtester for a pioneering video games development company, as you test terrifying new video game experiences created by a revolutionary new synthetic intelligence.
Survive disturbing scenarios across multiple horror subgenres, each with a distinctive atmosphere, world, and playstyle. Evade and outrun a ritualistic cult through terrifying woodlands, investigate an abandoned farmhouse in the search for a missing person, encounter undead medieval knights, and survive gruesome horrors crafted by A.I.L.A as the lines between the virtual world and reality start to blur.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and using advanced graphical technologies, including Lumen and MetaHuman, A.I.L.A. is an atmospheric, photorealistic experience that takes players to the edge of horror in twisted worlds and warped realities.
Game Features:
FACE YOUR FEAR – Play as a games tester for a revolutionary new prototype intelligence, immersing yourself in disturbing experiences that prey on fear.
SURVIVE MULTIPLE HORROR EXPERIENCES – Survive intense, unsettling scenarios across a range of horror subgenres, from psychological horror, supernatural horror, action horror, and more, with gameplay mechanics tailored for each experience.
UNPREDICTABLE TERROR – Become immersed in a terrifying vision of cutting-edge technology where the lines between Samuel’s virtual world and reality start to become unclear.
About Pulsatrix Studios Pulsatrix Studios is a team of designers, writers, programmers, musicians and animators with a thirst for adrenaline and a passion for video games. We build innovation and entertainment through our games, with a focus on delivering immersive horror titles. Our main purpose is to transcend player expectations, whether it’s through narrative design or innovative game mechanics. Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel, our debut game from 2022, set us on a path that we’re proud to be standing on to this day: to create standout, unforgettable survival horror games. With our next game, A.I.L.A., we hope to break new ground for immersive horror and deliver an experience that resonates with players across the world.
About Fireshine Games Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including The First Berserker: Khazan from Nexon, Atomfall from Rebellion, and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
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First-Ever Public Demo Available during Steam Next Fest: June Edition from June 9 to June 16; Demo to Feature Single Player, Online Co-Op Multiplayer, and Include NVIDIA GeForce NOW Support
Arc Games Partners with Forteller Games, the Team Behind the Beloved Narrative Companion of the Board Game, to Provide Voice Over Narration Support for the Video Game – FROSTHAVEN is a New Title in Development from Snapshot Games, Led by X-COM Creator, Julian Gollop, with Board Game Creator Isaac Childres Serving as a Game Consultant
Redwood City, CA – June 7, 2025 – In a new trailer revealed today during IGN Live, Arc Games, a leading publisher of premium and live service games, in partnership with Asmodee and Cephalofair Games, announced FROSTHAVEN, a dark fantasy tactical RPG based on the highly acclaimed board game of the same name, will be participating in Steam Next Fest: June Edition with the first-ever public demo of the game being available worldwide from June 9 to June 16. For the demo, which will include single player and online co-op multiplayer modes along with NVIDIA GeForce NOW support, Steam players from around the world will be able to see how this video game adaptation brings the best-selling board game to life in a whole new way. Additionally, players will discover how the Snapshot Games team adapted the board game experience and perfected it for PC. With this video game adaptation, all players, from newcomers to seasoned veterans, can get into the action immediately and embark on an epic adventure into the world of FROSTHAVEN.
In development from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop, who’s best known as the creator of X-COM, with the board game creator Isaac Childres from Cephalofair Games serving as a consultant on the project, both teams are thrilled for FROSTHAVEN to be a part of Steam Next Fest: June Edition and let even more players experience this unique and challenging tactical RPG. This spring, a Closed Beta playtest on Steam was available for select players, including fans of FROSTHAVEN and Gloomhaven, to give valuable feedback to help shape the game from the beginning of its development. This upcoming demo will be the first time that all PC players can experience FROSTHAVEN. To prepare players for the upcoming demo, Arc Games released a new trailer covering everything players need to know before beginning their adventure.
“The time is almost here to open the gates and let all PC players from around the world have the chance to experience FROSTHAVEN in our demo, releasing June 9 for Steam Next Fest: June Edition,” said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. “With our Closed Beta playtest a few months ago, it was extremely valuable for us to get feedback directly from FROSTHAVEN board game fans, as well as Gloomhaven video game and board game fans. The feedback and support we received was incredible. Fans shared how they loved our adaptation, and gave suggestions on what tweaks they’d like to see to make our video game adaptation even better. FROSTHAVEN will be an evolving adventure, and this upcoming demo will let us have even more players jump in and help us evolve the game before it launches in Early Access on PC this year.”
The first-ever demo for FROSTHAVEN via Steam will be available starting on Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time until Monday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. For the demo, it will have single player and online co-op multiplayer support for 2-4 players and feature a slice of what players can expect when the game launches in Early Access this year. The demo will include four unique starting character classes, tactical quests, including tutorial missions, a slew of items, and the ability for players to build their own Outpost, by constructing buildings and completing events which will lead to unlocking new game features.
This new demo will feature plenty of UI and gameplay improvements based on Closed Beta player feedback. Unlike the Beta, the demo will include voice over narration from Forteller Games, known for the beloved Narrative Companion of the board game. Arc Games and Snapshot Games are thrilled to work with Forteller in helping amplify players’ FROSTHAVEN adventure and immerse players even more in the frozen north with professional audio narration, and can’t wait for players to completely experience Forteller’s narration wizardry when the game launches in Early Access. Also, the demo and full game will have NVIDIA GeForce NOW support, so players can stream FROSTHAVEN on any device and anywhere they want!
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading publisher of premium and live service games in North America, Europe and Asia. The company is known for creating and publishing titles based on well-known global entertainment franchises, such as Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons. Its product portfolio also includes beloved gaming titles: the Remnant series, Hyper Light Breaker, Fellowship, Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven and the Torchlight series. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher was acquired by Embracer in February 2022 and was later rebranded as Arc Games. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai. Arc Games is part of the Embracer Group AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden.
ABOUT SNAPSHOT GAMES
Snapshot Games is a video game development studio in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2013 by Julian Gollop, award winning designer of the original X-COM games, and David Kaye, serial entrepreneur in the games industry. Their two released titles, Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn have both been critically praised and very popular in the strategy genre. In 2020, Snapshot joined the Embracer Group, one of the world’s largest games and entertainment companies, as a division of Saber Interactive.
ABOUT ASMODEE
Asmodee is a global leader in tabletop gaming. Inspired by players, Asmodee has been crafting and taking to market immersive, shared experiences for over 30 years. Its portfolio includes beloved games and intellectual properties such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, 7 Wonders, and Exploding Kittens®. Operationally headquartered in France, Asmodee operates globally, making its games accessible to players in over 100 countries around the world. Asmodee Group’s Class B shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker ASMDEE B.
ABOUT CEPHALOFAIR GAMES
Cephalofair Games, founded by Isaac Childres, is at the forefront of innovation in the board game industry with acclaimed titles such as Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. The company’s commitment to minimizing randomness and enhancing strategic thinking ensures that player choices are prioritized over luck. Gloomhaven, a pioneering Legacy-style dungeon crawler, has set new benchmarks for immersive gameplay. Meanwhile, Frosthaven has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the most funded board game in Kickstarter history, generating unprecedented excitement among enthusiasts. Cephalofair Games is not merely creating games; they are redefining the entire board game experience, pushing boundaries, and inviting players to engage with a world of limitless possibilities. Epic strategy awaits!
Following its debut on the Wholesome Direct livestream, Marvelous USA has shared a cozy new trailer for STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, the next installment in the beloved farming/life sim series coming to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27. In the latest trailer, Mayor Felix takes residents on a virtual tour of their new life in Zephyr Town where they’ll grow crops and tend to their good-natured farm animals, befriend the townsfolk, and experience the excitement of Bazaar Day where local sprites can join in to help sell, sell, sell! Whether socializing with good neighbors, enjoying a quiet afternoon fishing alone, or selling goods at the bazaar, every day in Zephyr Town is a cozy one.
Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to Zephyr Town’s newest resident to turn its fortunes around! Players will raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell wares at their very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which players can use to improve their farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, settle down for a cozy life and start a family, and Zephyr Town is sure to thrive once again!
Inspired by the classic handheld title, the new STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze! The winds of change are coming to deliver a new life in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available for pre-order through the Marvelous USA Online Store on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $49.99/$59.99, and a physical Premium Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a cloth poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original two-disc CD soundtrack, for an MSRP of $69.99/$79.99. The title will also be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Windows PC via Steam, and is available for pre-purchase on Nintendo platforms. The digital standard edition, which includes the game and the “Cow Set” DLC, will be $49.99 on Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch™ 2. A Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the “Cow Set” and “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, will be available for $59.98 on Nintendo Switch and PC; and a Super Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the Digital Deluxe contents plus a digital art book and soundtrack, will be available for $69.98 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Players can also purchase the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC separately beginning at launch for $9.99. Nintendo Switch™ 2 players can also upgrade with the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC for $9.99, or a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for $19.99.
Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaarwill launch for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27, 2025. The title will be published in Asia by Marvelous Inc., and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title is rated “E for Everyone” by theESRB.
Information about Marvelous USA’s products can be found atwww.marvelous-usa.com. Fans can also check out the latest videos from the Marvelous family of titles onYouTube and get updates by following onFacebook,X,Instagram, andBluesky.
Three Bees unveils the release date for Perfect Tides sequel at Women-Led Games Showcase
PHILADELPHIA – June 7, 2025 –Perfect Tides: Station to Station, the coming-of-age point n’ click narrative adventure sequel to developer Three Bees’ award-winning Perfect Tides, launches on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac on January 22, 2026, as revealed during the Women-Led Games Showcase.
Written and designed by Meredith Gran, the creator of the hit webcomic Octopus Pie, Perfect Tides: Station to Station follows the story of Mara, an 18-year-old woman who makes a life-changing move away from her cozy island home. Join her as she takes her tentative first steps on a journey of self-discovery and dives headfirst into the big city college experience.
Help Mara wrestle with the decisions of young adulthood as she pursues her dreams of becoming a successful writer and explores her first taste of independence. As the year progresses, new opportunities and challenges arise, found across more than 60 distinct, detail-rich environments filled with a heartfelt cast of dynamic characters.
Choose how Mara spends her time as she meets new friends and potential romantic partners, falls into interesting conversations between classes, and travels along the city’s mass transit system. Develop her unique writing voice by synthesizing these experiences into thoughtful essays – or awkward rambles no one will want to read.
“As with projects like Octopus Pie, I want to bring a strong sense of authorship to Perfect Tides: Station to Station,” explains Three Bees founder Meredith Gran. “It’s a game about growing up at a specific time, but it’s also a game about writing, so it’s always been important to me that players can identify the author’s voice as they play it.”
Perfect Tides: Station to Station launches on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac via Steam on January 22, 2026. For more information, please visit the official website, follow the team on Bluesky, and Twitter/X, join the community on Discord, and search #PerfectTides on all social media platforms.
About Three Bees
Three Bees is an independent game development studio founded by cartoonist and animator Meredith Gran. From 2007-2017, Meredith wrote and illustrated the webcomic popular Octopus Pie, amassing more than 100,000 readers over its 10-year run.
In 2022 Three Bees released its first title, Perfect Tides, a conduit for explorations of time, love and sexuality, creative drive, and the buried past. Its next title, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, is currently in development. It further meditates on the early years of adulthood, of moments both scarring and sublime.
Sequel to acclaimed VR espionage experience coming to Meta Quest 3 and Steam VR later this year!
Bude, United Kingdom – June 7th, 2025 – Triangular Pixels have declassified an all new developer introduction more of their highly anticipated sequel Unseen Diplomacy 2 the follow up to their acclaimed espionage VR experience, as part of the Women-Led Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025. Building on the innovative foundation of the original, Unseen Diplomacy 2 will feature a full campaign, expanded gameplay mechanics, deeper strategy, and immersive comic book styling.
Witness new gameplay showcasing your use of high-tech spy gadgetry to disable security cameras, hack security systems, and evade lasers and security robots.
“During development of Unseen Diplomacy 2, I became pregnant. That obviously limited my physical abilities, which showed us the amount of extra work we needed to do in order to make our game super accessible to everybody,” said Katie Goode, Creative Director at Triangular Pixels. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve managed to do as a team. We’ve made a game that can scale to the user; a game that can work for young kids, incredibly athletic adults, and people who are more limited and have to play seated.”
In Unseen Diplomacy 2, players take on the role of a spymaster, leading their own elite agency while also getting their hands dirty out in the field in a 1990s inspired retro-futuristic setting with analog technology. Sneak around enemy bases to steal valuable intel and resources, sabotage their plans, and then successfully escape without being noticed. To fully immerse themselves into this role, players will physically crawl, roll under lasers, and dodge side to side while utilizing new gadgets, like the wire clippers, and wearing disguises to dupe the enemy. Those who prefer a less quiet approach can also utilize blow darts. To ensure every mission and campaign feels fresh, Triangular Pixels uses a new system that not only procedurally generates levels, but also tailors the experience based on the space you have and the actions you take.
Beyond the thrilling action, the spymaster’s job is to also manage the agency, adding a strategic layer to the game. Players recruit agents, manage resources, and deploy operatives on high-stakes missions to thwart rogue corporations, mad scientists and secret organizations threatening global stability. Every mission will bring you closer to uncovering the truth, and depending on the choices the players make, the road to success varies from playthrough to playthrough.
Key features:
High-stakes operations: utilize stealth, strategy, and quick thinking to steal assets, gather evidence, sabotage obstacles that will slice, dice, zap, crush, burn or call the guards, and escape unseen
Dynamic and replayable missions: every playthrough is unique, with missions providing fresh challenges. You can play through the Campaign or hop into Quick Play to do your daily exercise and keep track of your fitness journey
New gameplay mechanics: in addition to the locomotion-based stealth, the game features clipping and rerouting wires, hacking computer terminals, enemy robots, disguises, photography, and shooting
Strategic spymaster gameplay: manage your agency, recruit agents, and deploy them on missions to gather intel and outmaneuver enemy counterspies
The Director Graph System: developed by Triangular Pixels, this system allows for generating dynamic, procedural levels that adapt to the play area, hardware, difficulty settings and gameplay preferences, as well as making the process of creating content much easier and allowing level designers to hand craft the flow of levels
Mixed reality integration: Meta Quest 3 players will be able to experience the spy world in their living space, blending the virtual with the real world.
Accessibility: The game comes with new support for those with tremors, one handed play, difficulty control and also supports those needing standing and seated play.
About Triangular Pixels
Triangular Pixels is a BAFTA nominated Cornish independent games studio, founded over 10 years ago by ex-Sony London Studio developers. Triangular Pixels has a passion for fun, light hearted, and manic gaming that is fun to share. They have previously released Unseen Diplomacy and Smash Hit Plunder, and collaborated on projects with other developers like XR Games, Vive and Ramen VR. Triangular Pixels also developed VR tools such as Technie Collider Creator, Technie Virtual Console, and Technie Scene Palette.
Nostalgic Retro Title Coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC with Dual Audio, Save States, and More
TORRANCE, Calif. — June 7, 2025 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today revealed a modern release of Milano’s Odd Job Collection, a charming PlayStation® classic previously released exclusively in Japan in 1999, on the Wholesome Direct livestream. In development for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, the cozy experience will release digitally in 2025. The modern release, handled by Implicit Conversions, expands upon the original pixel-art game with quality-of-life improvements including support for modern resolutions, trophies and achievements, fully localized English text with dual Japanese and English audio options, save states, a rewind feature and more for a relaxing, no-stakes summer of working fun part-time jobs.
School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem – her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in – delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more – to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it. Highly replayable and featuring charming characters and gameplay that retro and casual game lovers of all skill levels can enjoy, this recently uncovered and updated gem of the 32-bit era isn’t to be missed!
Key Features:
Milano Meets the World: Full English text and voiceovers bring Milano’s pixel-art adventures to a whole new audience. Fans can rest assured that the original Japanese is also available, complete with all-new English subtitles.
Make Your Home Away from Home: Rest and relaxation are important for work life balance. Milano can style the house with new furniture and decor instead of going into work, and at night she can enjoy quiet time inside with her uncle’s cat, stargazing from her bedroom, and making use of items purchased with her hard-earned wages.
It’s Not Work if You Love to Do It: Help Milano earn money in eight unique mini-games, including curing diseases as a nurse, catching falling fruits in an orchard, and more. Enrich Milano’s intelligence and other parameters in the evenings to unlock higher difficulty levels. The tougher the challenge, the bigger the payday!
Nostalgic Gameplay, Modern Conveniences: The charm and gameplay of the original release are intact, but improved load times, save states, and a rewind feature help update this classic title for modern audiences.
With emulation done by Implicit Conversions and to be published by XSEED Games, Milano’s Odd Job Collection will be released for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam in 2025. For more information visit the official site at https://marvelous-usa.com/games/milanos-odd-job-collection/.
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., and publishes third-party video games on PC and consoles in North America. Formed in 2004 by a small group of industry veterans, XSEED Games’ diverse portfolio includes past breakout indie hits such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Potionomics, along with upcoming titles Moonlight Peaks and The Big Catch. Additionally, it has built a reputation for bringing high-quality Japanese IPs to North America such as Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Corpse Party, and Ys, and remains ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.
Wholesome Direct shares new trailer of beautiful 2D adventure for PC, Nintendo Switch
MADRID, SPAIN – June 7, 2025 – Everdeep Aurora, the lonely, desolate, yet hope-filled 2D adventure developed by Nautilus Games and published by Ysbryd Games, maps out a path to Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as seen in today’s Wholesome Direct showcase.
After apocalyptic meteor showers drive civilization underground, young cat Shell finds herself alone on the destroyed planet’s surface. Emboldened by a letter from her missing mother, she sets off on a journey into the vast Everdeep, trusty drill in paw, to reunite with her family. Bore through procedurally generated stone tiles to create platforming opportunities as Shell’s journey leads to underground landforms, gardens, mansions, and mysteries.
Meet more than 20 of the Everdeep’s charming denizens, each with distinct musical themes, and fulfill their quests to earn their trust. Purchase new tools from Viktor’s pawn shop, but beware of Mur’s intention – despite their goofy nature and heart of gold, they might be just tricking Shell into doing their work. As Shell drills deeper and her newfound friends’ tunes fade from earshot, find comfort in the bonds they’ve created across a combat-free adventure.
Return to the nostalgia of consoles past with Everdeep Aurora’s retro graphics and sound design, limited color palette, and square interface inspired by the Nintendo Entertainment System. Fully immerse in the visual storytelling of Shell’s world through smoothly animated cutscenes and satisfying color-grading transitions differentiating the Everdeep’s biomes.
“When thinking about how to stage Shell’s journey underground into the confines of the Everdeep, we were confronted with the task of dreaming up a whole original civilization. We had to ask ourselves how its inhabitants would go about their lives in this new, unexplored home,” said Mikel Ojea, co-founder of Nautilus Games. “We ended up creating an extraordinary world that we’re proud to soon share with new explorers.”
Everdeep Aurora drills into Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Thursday, July 10, for USD $19.99. It will support English, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese text.
To discover more about Everdeep Aurora, please visit the official website, follow Nautilus Games on Twitter, and search #EverdeepAurora on social media.
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 Nautilus Games
Nautilus Games is a two-person indie studio from Madrid, Spain currently working on their debut title, Everdeep Aurora.
