Experience an all-new way to fish with friends in the chaotic multiplayer sim’s new demo – out now on Steam!
NICOSIA, Cyprus – May 27, 2025 – Polden Publishing and developer Dos Ivánes are here to invite you on the wackiest fishing trip of your life. Revealed in an all-new trailer at the OTK Games Expo, Fish Hunters is a ridiculous fishing experience where your catch takes flight – and your guns do the rest! Set off alone or with up to four players and enjoy the great outdoors with an arsenal of high-caliber fishing equipment. Fish Hunters is available to try out with your friends right now with a new Steam demo!
Nothing beats the feeling of sitting out on the water’s edge. Glass of lemonade, laughing with friends, casting your line and…firing an entire clip into a school of airborne fish?! Fish Hunters is a wild new take on fishing where you and up to three friends will search out the perfect fishing spots and shoot down enormous flocks of fish with every weapon at your disposal. Discover unique fish, complete quests, level up, goof off with friends, and take on your next epic catch!
Key Features
MARINE MOW-DOWN: Catch over 140 species of unique fish on a fishing trip like no other. Cast your line, reel them UP, and shoot ‘em out of the sky to complete your catch!
UPGRADE YOUR ARSENAL: Unlock new rods, baits, and lures to help you catch the rarest fish – and customize your guns to help you take on the most challenging aquatic prey.
FISHIN’ WITH FRIENDS: Team up with up to four players, or make new friends via public servers. Chat around the fire, fish together and compete for the most epic catch.
TAKE IT EASY: There’s more to life than just fishing (who knew?!)! Take in the view in massive environments, play mini-games, dance – or practice your shot with your pals.
Ready to pull up by the campfire and have a blast with your buds? Wishlist Fish Hunters on Steam and play the demo with up to four players today!
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About Dos Ivánes
We’re a small but bold indie team of 5. We used to make mobile games, but always dreamed of something bigger. Fish Hunters is our first PC game, where we’ve mixed everything we love: co-op gameplay, casual fishing, over-the-top action, Gravity Falls-style humor, and of course—shooting fish with crazy guns. It’s our wild experiment, made with heart and a lot of fun!
About Polden
Polden Publishing is an indie game publisher dedicated to helping talented creators connect with their audience. We provide transparent, honest, and data-driven support, empowering developers to bring their unique visions to life. To find out more, visit polden.gg.
Independent Video Game Developed by Sandfall Interactive and Published by Kepler Interactive Establishes Itself on the Global Video Game Market
LONDON & Montpellier, France (May 27, 2025) – In just 33 days since release, Sandfall Interactive’s video game debut, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has proven itself as a critical, artistic and commercial phenomenon with fans around the world.
Released on April 24, 2025 for both PC and console, the game has achieved numerous exceptional feats in a short space of time, resonating with new communities who have connected with the game’s story, gameplay, music, artistic vision and more. The debut project from the Montpellier-based studio Sandfall Interactive initially sold 1 million copies in its first three days of release, before going on to reach 3.3 million copies sold in just over one month; a remarkable achievement for an independent game and a brand-new IP. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is published by Kepler Interactive, the London-based video game company known for its curated lineup of bold, innovative games crafted with conviction – including the acclaimed Pacific Drive and Sifu and the upcoming third-person online action football game Rematch.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Key Facts & Figures
A critical success: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 holds a record user score of 9.7 on Metacritic, and a Metascore of 92 on consoles based on media critiques, placing it among the highest-rated titles in its category.
A commercial success: As of May 27, 2025, the game has surpassed the symbolic milestone of 3.3 million copies sold across platforms, not including additional downloads through Xbox and PC Game Pass subscriptions.
An audio achievement: The original soundtrack by the game’s lead composer, Lorien Testard, is also a success, with more than 33 million streams in its first three weeks of release, and a debut at the top of Billboard’s classical album charts, before reaching over 90 million streams as of today. The official music video for ‘Lumière’ has also achieved over 2.8 million views on the official Sandfall Interactive YouTube channel alone, and the track has had over 13 million streams across all platforms globally.
A global community: Thousands of fans worldwide have engaged with the game’s online communities, creating and sharing their own story theories, fanart and musical covers, from China to Japan, Brazil to the United States, throughout Europe and beyond.
A feat for an independent production: The game was developed by a small studio made up of around 30 core team members, some of whom were working on a video game project for the very first time.
A strong collaboration: Published by Kepler Interactive, a London-based publisher and creative studio known for its carefully curated portfolio of bold, innovative games – crafted with conviction by creators who push the boundaries of the medium. Its critically acclaimed releases include Pacific Drive (1M units sold in its first year), Sifu (over 4M units sold to date) and Tchia (“Games for Impact” award winner at The Game Awards 2023). More recently, Bionic Bay ranked among the top 10 highest-rated games of 2025 and the highly anticipated Rematch is set to launch in June. Kepler continues to grow its eclectic portfolio, recently announcing it will support on the upcoming PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, an immersive planetary defense simulator developed in collaboration with Bippinbits, creators of Dome Keeper.
About Sandfall Interactive:
Founded in 2020 in France, Sandfall Interactive is an independent video game studio developing high-quality games for PC and consoles. With a focus on powerful narrative experiences, Sandfall Interactive aspires to deliver incredible stories with intriguing characters in gorgeous fantasy worlds inspired by French culture. The team also thrives in pushing technical boundaries by working with the latest and greatest technologies such as Unreal Engine 5.
Their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction. Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.
CD PROJEKT RED proudly celebrates 10 years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a coast-to-coast tour of the United States starting September 2, 2025 and visiting over 40 cities throughout the country.
Snapshot:
Following the official kickoff at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 20, The Witcher in Concert will embark on the US leg of its tour on September 2 before continuing to the previously announced European tour dates.
Each concert features a special arrangement of the game’s music performed by a 14-member ensemble including members of Percival Schuttenbach.
The full list of venues and dates is available on the official Witcher in Concert website, with an exclusive pre-sale for newsletter subscribers beginning on May 28 at 10 AM EDT / 4 PM CEST and a general sale on May 30 at 10 AM EDT / 4 PM CEST.
The Witcher in Concert, which celebrates ten years of killing monsters in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will bring to life the open-world role-playing game’s timeless score with cutting-edge visuals and a performance from an ensemble orchestra. Handpicked by The Witcher 3 co-composer Marcin Przybyłowicz, the 14-member ensemble also includes select members of Percival Schuttenbach, co-composers and contributors to several iconic songs.
The United States leg of the tour will begin shortly after The Witcher in Concert’s kickoff at this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 20. The full list of dates is available to view on the Witcher in Concert website, with an exclusive pre-sale for newsletter subscribers starting on May 28 at 10 AM EDT / 4 PM CEST and lasting until May 30 at 9:59 AM EDT / 3:59 PM CEST. Tickets will be available to the public beginning on May 30 at 10 AM EDT / 4 PM CEST.
“The response to the concert announcements has been nothing short of extraordinary. We’re grateful to see that even 10 years after the game’s original release, our community embraces its music and is ready to join Geralt on one more journey through the Continent,” says The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt co-composer Marcin Przybyłowicz.
The Witcher in Concert is created in collaboration with GEA Live and RoadCo Entertainment, the producers of live entertainment events in over 40 countries worldwide. Those interested can browse the current list of venues and soon purchase tickets through The Witcher in Concert official website.
About The Witcher franchise Created by CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher is a series of dark-fantasy role-playing games that has, to this date, sold over 75 million copies worldwide and garnered over 1,000 awards. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, was released in 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and later in 2019 on the Nintendo Switch. In 2022, a next-gen update for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 was released. Overall, the game has won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and sold over 50 million copies worldwide. The upcoming open-world RPG The Witcher IV marks the beginning of a new saga, focusing on main character Ciri as she embarks on the Path to become a professional monster slayer. The Witcher games are set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books.
About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
About GEA Live
Since 2003, GEA Live has delivered innovative live entertainment projects in over 40 countries, establishing itself as a global leader in location-based entertainment. GEA Live has collaborated with legends such as Maestro Ennio Morricone and music industry icons like James Newton Howard, Giorgio Moroder, and George Fenton. Their portfolio includes live cinematic experiences and live screenings with orchestras of major motion pictures like Spider-Man, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, and more. Their partnerships with renowned studios and IP giants have earned GEA Live its reputation as a trusted partner in location-based entertainment.
About RoadCo Entertainment
RoadCo Entertainment, formed in 2020, is a producing and distribution agency specializing in live entertainment experiences. A collaboration between Sony Music Entertainment and independent touring entrepreneurs Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota, RoadCo represents a broad roster of live events based on popular brands and intellectual properties, as well as all-new immersive and interactive attractions for audiences of all ages.
Sequel to acclaimed VR espionage experience adds more depth, immersion and innovation
Bude, United Kingdom – May 27th, 2025 – Triangular Pixels are thrilled to announce that Unseen Diplomacy 2: Spy Harder, the follow up to their acclaimed espionage VR experience, is coming to Meta Quest VR and Steam VR in 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.
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.
“We’ve listened to our community and taken everything they loved about Unseen Diplomacy, amped it up and refined it”, said Katie Goode at Triangular Pixels. “Unseen Diplomacy 2 is bigger, smarter, and more immersive, designed to push the limits of VR espionage action. It’s not just a sequel – it’s a full evolution of the experience and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on it!”
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 share your results with friends and do your daily exercise
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.
Play as Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha, and Jade in a brand-new global fashion adventure that combines fashion, dance, and music with 20 iconic songs from the Bratz universe
Stylin’ how we feel! Set the fashion world on fire as the Bratz Pack enters a global fashion competition in Story Mode
Show off your moves, style fresh looks, and discover the hottest trends while exploring six worldwide locations
Strut your stuff in Party Mode and face-off against your friends in up-to 4-player local multiplayer
Mother of Pink! Fan favourite villains Burdine Maxwell & the Tweevils return to thwart the Bratz at any cost!
London, UK – 27 May 2025 – Outright Games, a leading publisher of licensed video games, and MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, are thrilled to announce their upcoming game collaboration, Bratz®: Rhythm & StyleTM. Combining fashion, music, and rhythm, this stylish new game will launch on the 12 September 2025 and will be available to play on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo SwitchTM, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Playing as Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha, and Jade, fans can step into the shoes of the Bratz Pack as they take to the runway to showcase fierce new looks and moves. Strut it with friends in party mode, which offers three unique rhythm game formats for up to 4-player local multiplayer, and enter a global fashion competition in single-player story mode, which lets players explore six cities, including London, Tokyo, and the Bratz hometown of Stilesville, as they discover the hottest fashion trends from the locals and collect coins to purchase new outfits.
With over 400 clothing items, shoes, make-up looks, and hairstyles, alongside additional options to change the outfit colours, players can enjoy mixing and matching to create their dream outfit ensemble. Long-time fans will experience the ultimate Bratz gaming adventure, enjoying 20 original songs from the Bratz universe, recognisable clothing items from past and current doll lines, and multiple Easter Eggs. Players can also expect the return of fan-favourite characters, including style queens Kumi, Felicia, Nevra, and Roxxi, as well as the iconic villains Burdine Maxwell and the Tweevils, who are out to defeat the Bratz at any cost.
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, said, “It has been a pleasure to collaborate once again with our friends at MGA on a brand new Bratz game. As an iconic IP that has grown with its fans over the past two decades, we are excited to showcase the authentic
recreation of the brand’s core themes, particularly friendship, with the inclusion of 4-player local multiplayer.”
Josh Hackbarth, Chief Marketing Officer of MGA Entertainment, said, “We’re excited to release a brand new Bratz video game where long-time fans can unleash their own passion for fashion. Bratz: Rhythm & Style is tailor-made for the Bratz fan of today to celebrate what the brand is all about: the original Bratz Pack, their friendship, and self-expression through style.”
First launched by MGA Entertainment in 2001, Bratz has become one of the best known and most globally recognised fashion doll brands in the world. The original collection of dolls first introduced the world to Cloe, Sasha, Yasmin, and Jade—a super fashionable, diverse group of friends who are all about setting trends and expressing themselves. Throughout the 2000s, the brand beat all previous toy sales records while the license expanded to a TV show, movies, and games. The Bratz have continued to see great success into the 2020s, with the social media series “Alwayz Bratz” releasing its second season in February 2025.
Outright Games and MGA Entertainment previously partnered in 2022 for Bratz: Flaunt Your FashionTM, the first Bratz console and PC game released in over a decade, and in 2021 for the mobile title Bratz Total Fashion MakeoverTM, which launched in the same year as the brand’s 20th anniversary.
Bratz: Rhythm & Style will be coming to PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo SwitchTM, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on 12th September 2025.
About Outright Games
Outright Games is a global video games publisher that specialise in bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games based on beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game and PAW Patrol World with Paramount Game Studios, Bluey: The Videogame with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, and Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About MGA Entertainment:
MGA Entertainment is the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., known for its commitment to creativity, quality, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!TM, Little Tikes®, Rainbow HighTM, Bratz®, MGA’s MiniverseTM, YummilandTM, CarTunedTM, Wonder FactoryTM, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit www.mgae.com or check out at LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Solo progression, multiplayer modes, six unique maps, original in-game music, loads of challenges, endless trick combos, and tons of customization options to unlock – the game will have you covered for a long time.
PARIS – May 27, 2025 – Freshly created indie-publisher Radical Theory has recently partnered with ML MEDIA and Shine Group for the release of Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game. After a successful 1-year Steam Early Access period and nearly 200,000 copies sold, the game created by solo-dev Michel Losch will launch into 1.0 on June 17, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Let’s jump into its action-packed Official Gameplay Trailer showcasing pretty much everything you should expect from this game. Disclaimer: this video includes pigeons.
Easy To Pick Up, Instant Fun, Yet Hard To Master Like A Pro
Parkour & Freerunning are not quite the same. While one focusses more on getting from A to B in the fastest way possible, the other is all about style, flow, and tricking-madness. Rooftops and Alleys merges both to create an exciting and engaging gameplay experience for players in solo and multiplayer! The game is easy to pick up, but hard to master. Whether you throw yourself into time trials or trick challenges, you will quickly improve your skill level to perform the craziest lines in the six different maps available at launch. Each map has its unique style, environment, and set of challenges, making sure to offer a fun and engaging playground for the action every time.
With the game’s intuitive controls, you have loads of tricks & moves at your disposal, not to mention all the endless combo possibilities ahead of you. By performing trick combos, you can raise your adrenaline meter, which unlocks speed boost for you at will, or stall your combo meter going down, helping you get to those super high scores!
Progression, Customization & Pigeon
By completing challenges you earn feathers, which unlock over 100 different customization items for you and your pigeon with the built-in progression system. Yes, you can totally be a pigeon in the game – think of it as your freecam, session marker, pin dropper, and most importantly… your little friend! In each map, you can unlock your pigeon by exploring around and finding it. Once you do so, you can switch to the pigeon at any time, fly around, find new challenges, and totally go where you’re not supposed to…
Be Lazy, Chill, Make Photos or Compete In Multiplayer
Parkour is also fun with friends. Play online, hangout in freeroam multiplayer, or engage in intense games of TAG, Capture The Flag, or Tricks Battle. And when you’re tired, just checkout the super cool photo mode, which has the craziest freedom of all, with its highlight feature: The Doll-Mode, and much, much more!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game releases June 17, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch and PC.
About the Game
Rooftops & Alleys is more than just a game about Parkour & Freerunning. It’s the adrenaline rush of landing an impossible trick combo, defying gravity, and feeling like you’re flying… until you crash face-first into a dark alley 30 meters below.
In solo or with your friends, explore massive parkour-ready maps in total freedom. Reach every corner of your playground to uncover hidden spots — time trials, trick challenges, and more! In multiplayer, dive into game modes like TAG, Capture the Flag, Trick Battles, or simply freeroam with your friends!
Discover, learn, and master every trick, move, and their endless combo possibilities
Call on your pigeon to discover new areas, fast travel, and plan your routes
Tons of challenges and game modes — solo or with friends (TAG, Capture the Flag, Trick Battles, and more)
Unlock over 100 customization options for yourself and your pigeon
About Shine Group
Founded in 2012, Shine Research was built around acknowledged technical expertise. They have contributed to the development and porting of thirty titles on PC and game consoles for several AA publishers. Architect Life: A House Design Simulator, published by Nacon, is the first title they have entirely developed in-house. https://www.shine-group.tech/
About Radical Theory
Radical Theory exists somewhere between a global publisher and your usual service providers. Imagine your favorite publisher, offering AAA-Quality Services, funding solutions, worldwide impact – but with full transparency, with fair deal-terms and refreshingly cool attitude. We believe that’s RAD. https://www.radical-theory.com/
About ML MEDIA
In 2024, the one-man studio ML MEDIA (led by Michel Losch) launched Rooftops & Alleys in early access on Steam. Michel’s passion for gaming, creative talent and a strong community connection proved to be the magical recipe making Rooftops & Alleys so special. It only took a few weeks for the game to sell over 100,000 copies and collect thrice more wishlists, earning an outstanding 96% (!!!) Steam user score.
Pinball meets tower defense in Ragnarok Studios’ genre-defining debut, coming to PC in 2025
Oslo, Norway – 27th May, 2025 – Indie developer Ragnarok Studios and boutique publisher Mad Data Games are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the teaser demo for Bumper Blitz TD, a genre-defying mashup of classic tower defense and gravity-based pinball mechanics. The demo will be available for free on Steam on May 26th, just in time for Steam Next Fest this June.
Bumper Blitz TD reimagines the tower defense formula, blending fast-paced strategy, physics-driven gameplay, and explosive pinball-style action. Players must place towers, harness gravity, and unleash bumpers to repel waves of alien invaders across a series of chaotic, ever-changing battlefields.
“It all started during a game jam with a crazy idea: what if tower defense had bumpers?” said Fredrik Kaupang, CEO and Lead Developer at Ragnarok Studios. “That spark turned into something wild and fun, and the feedback so far has been amazing.”
In the demo, players will get a first taste of:
Innovative pinball-meets-strategy mechanics
Varied enemy waves and dynamic level design
Challenging gameplay modes, including Elite Mode
A sneak peek at the unique upgrade system and tower combos coming in the full game
Bumper Blitz TD is slated for full release on PC (Steam) in Q3 2025. In the meantime, the team is actively engaging with players through its Discord server and welcomes feedback, questions, and streaming collaborations.
About Ragnarok Studios
Ragnarok Studios is an independent game development studio dedicated to creating bold, genre-blending games with heart. Founded by a team of industry veterans and creative experts, the studio thrives on experimentation, unique gameplay mechanics, and memorable player experiences. With a passion for innovation, Ragnarok Studios aims to surprise and delight players across the globe.
About Mad Data Games
Mad Data Games is a boutique developer and publisher founded by game industry veterans who prefer the creative freedom of working for themselves. United by years of friendship and a shared love for the offbeat, the team builds experimental games for underserved audiences. Fueled by passion and coffee, Mad Data Games may not be laughing all the way to the bank, but they’re definitely laughing.
With almost 2.5 million sign ups for tomorrow’s beta, Rematch developer Sloclap unveils new partnerships for launch and a behind-the-scenes video with official Rematch ambassador Ronaldinho
PARIS (May 27, 2025) – The final open beta for Sloclap’s online football action game Rematch is upon us, and to mark the occasion, Sloclap revealed its first pro partnerships for the game today. Joining the starting lineup on June 19 are Marc Ter Stegen, Goalkeeper and Captain of Barcelona Football Club and Goalkeeper of Germany’s national team; Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United and the English national team; and legendary Brazilian football player Ronaldo “Ronaldinho” de Assis Moreira.
After achieving near 150,000 concurrent players on the PC-only beta last month and a total of 2.8 million matches, Rematch is charging toward its official June 19 launch with its last open beta tomorrow, May 28, beginning at 2pm CEST/1pm BST/5am PDT for 72 hours. The beta is free and open to players via PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S (www.playrematch.com).
Sloclap also released a brand-new, behind-the-scenes video unveiling Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho as the game’s ambassador today. In the video, Ronaldinho shares thoughts drawn from his legendary career, offering feedback on the game — especially its animations — and reacting to his in-game likeness. His joga bonito style and joyful take on football were major inspirations for the team and corresponded perfectly to the values of positive sportsmanship the game aims to convey. Seeing him engage with their work was a special experience for everyone at the studio.
Teamwork, strategy and skill are at the core of Rematch. Set against a variety of virtual backdrops, Rematch brings forth the core essence of what it means to play football from the perspective of the player on the field.
The gameplay is designed for nonstop competitive play – there are no fouls, offsides or VAR. Control one player on the field for an intense showdown of 5v5, or choose from a variety of quickplay modes, evolving tactics and decisions to fit the moment-to-moment needs of the match.
Just like the beautiful game in real life, precision is everything.
This week’s open beta features all main game modes for Rematch: Quick play, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 + 5v5 ranked, as well as most key features for tutorials, training sessions, full cosmetics and customizations. Players are eligible to jump in anytime throughout the beta’s 72-hour window, join the ranked & quick-play matchmaking as well as create custom lobbies for matches with friends. Tomorrow, the beta will be available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. The pro players announced today will not be in this week’s beta but will be playable at launch with more real-world football stars arriving post-launch.
Fans wishing to be part of the starting lineup are able to preorder any one, or all, of the available editions: Standard, Elite and Pro Edition here.
The Standard Edition ($29.99)
Nab a spot on the team with the base game and make sure you don’t miss out on the action on Day 1
Show your team spirit with an exclusive “early adopter” Sloclap cap, available to everyone who pre-orders
The Pro Edition ($39.99)
The contents of the Standard Edition PLUS:
72-hour early access – build your stats and gain ground in your training
A Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket gets you into the upper tier to unlock all rewards of the Battle Pass – more challenges, more rewards
Blazon player background and title for the ultimate player card – a design that is as unique as you are
Blazon jewel set and Blazon Buckler tank top define you as a seriously hardcore player
The Elite Edition ($49.99)
The contents of the Pro Edition PLUS:
Additional Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket
Glitcher trainers that give your footwork the dazzle it deserves
Blazon Augmented Reality Cage gives you homefield advantage for your matches
Digital blazon cap to complete the perfect player outfit
Pre-order now on Xbox, PlayStation and Steam. Visitwww.playrematch.com to register for Beta invites, and follow @PlayRematch on Twitter.
About Sloclap
Paris-based Sloclap is an independent game development studio known for blending diverse gameplay mechanics into visually captivating, action-driven titles. With celebrated releases like Absolver and Sifu, the studio has demonstrated a passion for martial arts and dynamic, third-person action experiences that have been lauded by international media, including several award nominations. With a team of over 100 talented developers, Sloclap is now bringing its immersive approach to online football, delivering a game that raises the bar for competitive multiplayer sports.
Marvelous Europe today shared the “Customization” video, part of a series of gameplay system introductions for their upcoming dark sci-fi action game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, ahead of its release for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam on September 5, 2025.
This latest video showcases the highly customizable nature of the Arsenal, featuring five armor slots and six weapon slots filled with an array of ranged, melee, and explosive options to suit players’ various battle strategies. Each individual piece of equipment has its own unique stats, which combined with the number of weapon and armor types to choose from allows Outers, the altered humans who can don Arsenals, to customize their Arsenal to their combat style and always have gear to chase. Outers can acquire gear through multiple avenues, including purchasing it from in-game vendors, finding hidden boxes of equipment in the world, defeating enemies, and using data to craft gear at their home base. The more gear Outers collect, the more build options and strategies they’ll have at their disposal when picking loadouts for the battlefield.
Additionally, anyone looking to enhance their enjoyment of the original DAEMON X MACHINA while they wait for Titanic Scion can currently find a “complete” edition of the DLC, which contains 57 available add-ons into one new, massive bundle, for sale on Steam. Normally available for $41.21, already a savings of 30% off the purchase price of individual items, you can save an additional 40% through May 30.
Created and produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda and featuring stunning mechanical designs from Shoji Kawamori, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion takes the franchise in a dramatic new direction. Join the Reclaimers in their fight against the Axiom. Humanity’s battle for liberation begins now!
KEY FEATURES
A Titanic Evolution – Daemon X Machina’s high-octane armored action debuts on a new generation of platforms, bringing with it an epic sci-fi adventure, gameplay that’s accessible to newcomers, and an expanded scope sure to satisfy returning fans.
Build a Better You – Now a nimble suit of armor, each Arsenal can be fully customized both in design and in loadout, with the ability to craft or salvage new elements.
Together You Can Make a Difference – Cooperative and asynchronous multiplayer means players never truly fight alone. Team up with friends online to tackle the epic story and battles together.
Beautiful and Deadly – Explore an alien planet in an Arsenal as players battle against mechanical and organic enemies. Trek through the vast open world on foot, fly through the skies, or when all else fails, gallop on horseback across plains, swamps, mountains, and more.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is available for physical pre-order through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website in a standard physical edition with the full game on the physical disc or cartridge on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for an RRP of €69.99, and a physical Limited Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 system only including a copy of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, an original soundtrack CD with 15 tracks, an art book, a set of three flight tags, a set of three patches, and an acrylic standee for an RRP of €99.99.
The title will also be available digitally on all platforms in a standard edition for €69.99; a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game and an expansion pack DLC featuring new story content and customization options for your Arsenal and Outer, for €89.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the expansion pack DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book, for €99.99. Digital pre-order options will be available soon.
The title will be published in Asia by Marvelous Inc. and in the Americas by Marvelous USA. More information can be found on the official website and on X @DXM_Game.
For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
Legacy of Persia Coming to Crusader Kings III Next Month
STOCKHOLM – 27 May 2025 – The struggle to succeed the collapse of the Abbassid Caliphate comes to life in Legacy of Persia, a new flavor pack for Crusader Kings III on consoles. Designed and updated for Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 systems, this challenging depiction of war and diplomacy in the borderlands of Arabic rule in Asia arrives on June 03.
Developed by Room 8 Group in partnership with Paradox Development Studio, Legacy of Persia uses the Struggle System to provide a new setting and new rulesets with the Iranian Intermezzo – a conflict that tests personal, cultural and religious loyalties, inspired by the historical Anarchy of Samarra. Establish your own new dynasty in this cradle of empires – ending Arab domination over Persia, or steer the Caliphate through the crisis, strengthening the power of the imperial authority.
Features of Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia include:
The Iranian Intermezzo: The Abbasid Caliphate is on the decline, and strong-willed Iranian rulers are set upon independence and a new future for the region. Will you forge a new Empire, subjugate the faltering Caliphate for your own benefit, or see a resurgent Caliphate bring order to the region?
More Historical Flavor: New decisions, interactions and buildings for rulers in the Persian region, as well as special content highlighting the importance of clan leadership and protecting the frontier regions.
Changes to Iranian Cultures: New Iranian traditions include innovative Court Scholars, unique Men-at-Arms, and powerful new buildings to bring riches out of barren lands.
New Art and Music: Persian characters get new clothing, Persian buildings get a redesign and the UI can take on a more Iranian appearance in this Flavor Pack. There are also 8 new music tracks, some cued to events and some to set the mood.
Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia will be available for consoles on 03 June 2025. Check your relevant local online store for pricing information.
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
