The Livestream Will Introduce New Characters and the Collab of Two Gaming World Views
PALO ALTO, CA – MAY 30, 2025 – Level Infinite announced today that a special livestream will happen June 7 to celebrate the upcoming collaboration between the epic sci-fi RPG shooter GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and Stellar Blade, both developed by ShiftUp.
The special livestream is scheduled at 06:00 EDT June 7 on NIKKE’s official YouTube channel, where crossover contents with Stellar Blade will be showcased including new characters, new story and challenges to the game that will further enrich the player experience.
Bring your action figures to life across the solo or co-op story campaign, or in PvP battles!
Manchester, UK – May 30th, 2025 – Independent developer Digital Cybercherries is pleased to announce that their acclaimed indie shooter about sentient action figures, Hypercharge: Unboxed, is available now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The anticipated title, which has spent recent weeks among the top pre-ordered titles on PlayStation alongside the likes of Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign, features cross-platform support across its PC and Xbox brethren.
Inspired by films like Toy Story and Small Soldiers, Hypercharge: Unboxed is the first and third-person shooter action figure game you’ve always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign. Hypercharge welcomes both parents and children into a vibrant world of action figures and toys. It’s a way for adults to remember the fun of their own childhoods and make new, happy memories with their children.
Hypercharge: Unboxed features a full story campaign mode, which can be played solo offline or with up to 4-players online in co-op. The game also supports split-screen play, both locally and online. This PlayStation release will feature cross-platform support for the PC and Xbox versions (with Switch support to follow), so you can play with your friends however you’d like. There are even bots available if you’d prefer to play with AI teammates or opponents.
If you’re feeling more competitive than collaborative, Hypercharge: Unboxed has got you covered too, as it features an array of PvP modes for brief bouts of action figure mayhem! Defend the Hypercore with your friends, survive waves of relentless hordes of weaponised toys, or enjoy a good old-fashioned free-for-all rumble!
“After announcing the release date of Hypercharge: Unboxed on PlayStation a month ago, it was surreal quickly finding our small indie title sandwiched between Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign in second place, said Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay and Marketing Director at Digital Cybercherries. “We can’t thank PlayStation fans enough for their support and we’re really excited that you can finally all get to play the game today!”
Key Features
1-4 player online/local co-op.
Full split-screen support including online/local.
Single player/offline play with player bots.
Difficulty scales based on the number of players.
Wave-based shooter with story campaign.
Classic PvP game modes. (up to eight players)
First and third-person camera modes.
Cross-platform Support
About Digital Cybercherries
Digital Cybercherries came to life in 2015, nestled in the heart of Manchester, UK. We’re a cozy crew of six indie devs with a big passion for games. Our mission? To make games that entertain, innovate, and stand the test of time. We’ve had our hands in a bunch of cool projects – like New Retro Arcade: Neon, a VR trip down memory lane, and Hypercharge: Unboxed, an action figure adventure that caught the internet by storm. We’ve also spooked the gaming world with hits like DON’T SCREAM and are buzzing about our next big thing, Paranormal Tales. Making games that we and players love is what gets us up in the morning. We’re all about bringing something new and exciting to the table for gamers everywhere! For more information, visit: https://digitalcybercherries.com
Project formerly known as Stand Alone enters a new era with a new name and limited-time playtest
Singapore, May 30, 2025 – Prepare to battle the evil forces of Doctor Wolf in action roguelite Ovis Loop, where players take on the role of a sheep armed with a greatsword, carving a path through endless waves of vicious wolves! The game, formerly known as Stand Alone, is announcing a limited-time playtest as developers LIFUEL continue to work on the game ahead of a planned launch later this year.
The playtest times are:
29 May 22:00 – 5 June 12:00 (EDT) / 30 May 03:00 – 5 June 17:00 (BST)
Mashing up life on the farm with life in the cybernetic future, Ovis Loop promises fluid, kinetic combat against the backdrop of a gorgeous pixel art aesthetic. Uncover the story behind an AI robot that lost its memory and was turned into a sheep on a mission to save itself – and the world – from hordes of hungry wolves.
With each boss monster taken down, more is revealed about the world of Ovis Loop and the origin story of its woolly warrior.
Modify skills within the desolate worlds of a sci-fi apocalypse to create a unique combat style, using the game’s deckbuilding elements to play differently each time. Instead of simply getting and using new skills, players can transform them using their hacking abilities on their path to becoming the top of the food chain.
A spokesperson for LIFUEL said of the playtest: “A heartfelt thank you to every player who’s followed, supported, and joined us since our public reveal. In this round of testing, we’re excited to introduce brand-new exclusive boss modules, combat and control optimisations, improved UI and controller support, plus even more story and system content—everything you need for a richer, smoother gaming experience!”
Key Features:
Engaging sci-fi narrative that gets deeper with every boss beaten, providing a reason to keep on playing with every loop.
Embrace the thrill of hacker-esque, God-tier play by downloading the skills from defeated enemies and adapting them to suit your needs.
Leave behind ‘digital debris’ in beautifully crafted pixel art levels as the cyberpunk world gets a makeover.
Ovis Loop is available now from 29 May 22:00 – 5 June 12:00 (EDT) / 30 May 03:00 – 5 June 17:00 (BST) for a limited-time playtest on Steam. Visit the Steam page today to wishlist the game and apply to join the playtest for free. Click Request Access to sign up for the playtest, and approved applicants will receive a notification email from Steam once the test is live. Keep in the loop by following on Twitter, Discord and YouTube.
About LIFUEL
LIFUEL is a passionate indie team driven by the belief that great games are powered by creativity and connection. With Ovis Loop as its debut title, the team continues evolving their vision through community feedback, delivering a roguelite experience that’s stylish and full of heart.
Perth, Australia, May 30, 2025 – Like all great adventures, it starts with a bang! Tinyware Games are proud to announce that Misc. A Tiny Tale, the heartwarming 3D adventure platformer starring Buddy and Bagboy, will launch on July 22, 2025 for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, and with full compatibility for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Crafted with love and fueled by GameCube-era charm and Chibi-Robo! nostalgia, Misc. A Tiny Tale invites players to go on an adventure through a vibrant post-human world. Beneath the charming surface lies a touching tale that deepens as you meet new bots. From UFOs and secret lovers to unlikely heroes and dancing instruments, you’ll discover a world full of quirky characters with stories worth hearing. And of course, it is all packed with secrets, platforming action, collectibles, and plenty of quests!
Watch the Misc. A Tiny Tale Release Date trailer right here:
With the world being the way that it is now, perhaps joining two robots on a heartwarming adventure full of new friends and kind acts is what we all need…
Key Features:
Adventure through backyards, playgrounds, and forgotten lands in a mysterious post-human world.
Clean, repair, and make a meaningful difference as you tidy each village.
Interact with unique robots made from everyday items, helping them with their struggles.
Find golden cogs, coins, and hidden treasures tucked away in every nook and cranny.
Experience a heartfelt narrative that mixes humor with real emotion.
Optimized for smooth, playful platforming on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, thanks to the backwards compatibility.
About Tinyware Games:
Tinyware Games is composed of three developers, with its lead developer and founder based in Perth, Western Australia. At Tinyware, we believe the heart of a game comes from the love put into its development.
In the Next Big Update Players Can Expect an Abundance of New Content Including New Main Questlines, Echoes, Resonators, Weapons, Convenes and More!
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – MAY 30, 2025 – Kuro Games revealed details for upcoming version 2.4 of its award-winning RPG Wuthering Waves in a Preview Special Broadcast last night, teasing new characters (Cartethyia & Lupa), new region (Septimont), new echoes, new features and events, like the Gifts of Grand Opening event where players can claim 10 Radiant Tide simply by logging in through in-game mail. The massive update for Wuthering Waves titled, Lightly We Toss the Crown is slated to launch simultaneously across all platforms on June 12. Rewatch the livestream on the Wuthering Waves official YouTube Channel below:
Watch the Wuthering Waves Lightly We Toss the Crown livestream preview below:
CDK Reward Codes from the Preview Livestream are available to all players and will expire on June 1, 2025 at 23:59 (UTC+8)
SHADOWOFGLORY FLAMESOFHEART AGONISON
Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Livestream Recap:
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.
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.
Coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch Later This Year
Lausanne, Switzerland — May 30, 2025 – Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to reveal the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming Metroidvania, Nocturnal 2.
The game is set to launch later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam, offering non-linear exploration through a city plunged into deep slumber. The main objective: awaken the city from its Sleep.
To break the puzzle of the city of Ytash, players must recover the scattered verses of a forgotten poem and carry the flames across the entire city—relighting everything in their path, from dormant engines to ancient shrines, and burning through obstacles and foes.
Built around fast-paced aerial combat and juggling, the game challenges players to master a burn-out system to progress and defeat the fierce enemies lurking throughout the ruins of this ancient place.
Key Features:
Carry your flames carefully across the island, steering clear of anything that might extinguish them.
Wield your blade to ignite ancient mechanisms and torches, gradually awakening the island god, Ytash.
Collect fragments of a forgotten poem to piece together the tragic story of a long-lost, self-consuming city.
Explore a compact, focused island adventure built around a singular core mechanic—with plenty of secrets waiting to be discovered.
Sunnyside Games is a Swiss-based company founded in 2013 and composed of sorcerers, artists, and engineers that are working hand-in-hand to create challenging, immersive and well hand-crafted 2D games for PCs and consoles. Previous games from Sunnyside Games include Nocturnal, Towaga: Among Shadows, and The Firm.
The massive Season 04 content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone is live now! Season 04 brings five new Multiplayer maps, a mix of new and returning modes, the return of Grief mode in Zombies, a fresh point of interest in Verdansk, new Operators, including the return of Stitch, and so much more. Plus, Season 04 is packed with limited-time events, including Rivals, Ballerina and more in mid-season.
To celebrate Season 04 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, players can enjoy full access to Multiplayer and Zombies—completely FREE—from May 30 to June 3. Jump into action with new Multiplayer maps like Shutdown, Fugitive, and Blitz, try out the all-new Team Elimination game mode, and experience the return of the intense 4v4 Grief mode in Zombies.
Electronic Arts has announced the cancellation of its upcoming title Marvel’s Black Panther and the closure of its developer studio, Cliffhanger Games.
“These are difficult decisions,” said Laura Miele, President of EA Entertainment, in an internal email obtained by IGN. “They affect people we’ve worked with, learned from, and shared real moments with. We are doing everything we can to support them—including exploring opportunities within EA, where we have successfully helped people find new roles.” According to Miele, the move is part of EA’s strategy to “sharpen focus” and “direct creative energy towards the most important growth opportunities.”
The third-person Black Panther game developed by Cliffhanger was reportedly planned as a single-player open-world experience. However, it now appears the project will never see the light of day. EA has declined to disclose how many employees will be impacted by the cancellation and studio closure, but IGN estimates the number is smaller than the recent layoffs of over 300 staff at Respawn Entertainment.
2K and developer Hangar 13, in collaboration with their partners at Stormind Games, have released a new behind-the-scenes developer video for Mafia: The Old Country. The focus? An in-depth look at how the team is painstakingly recreating early 1900s Sicily, the setting of this highly anticipated Mafia origin story, launching on August 8, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Titled “Breaking Omertà – Part 1,” the first installment in the developer diary series offers fans a fascinating glimpse into the world-building process. Departing from the open-world structure of previous entries, The Old Country embraces a more linear, story-driven campaign that emphasizes character development, rich dialogue, and immersive atmosphere. The recreation of historical Sicily is nothing short of meticulous. Developers used original photographs, archival footage, and even on-site research trips to faithfully reconstruct the island’s distinctive environment. From cobblestone alleys and religious processions to bustling rural markets, every detail is designed to reflect the reality of the era.
Mafia: The Old Country serves as a narrative prequel to the franchise, exploring the roots of organized crime through a deeply personal lens. The game also introduces a new artistic direction, promising a fresh yet familiar experience for longtime fans. Additional episodes in the “Breaking Omertà” series are expected in the coming weeks.
The long-rumoured Persona 4 Remake is back in the spotlight, this time sparked by a surprising remark from voice actor Yuri Lowenthal. While most gamers today recognize Lowenthal as the voice of Spider-Man in Sony’s action-adventure titles, Personafans know him best as Yosuke Hanamura, one of the central characters in Persona 4. During a recent fan interaction, Lowenthal made an unexpected and now deleted – comment that has set the rumor mill ablaze:
“No, I won’t be returning as Yosuke in the Persona 4 Remake. I asked—maybe even begged—but they don’t want me back.”
The quote was quickly picked up by outlets before being taken down, igniting intense discussion within the community. While neither SEGA nor ATLUS have officially confirmed the existence of a remake, several clues are beginning to align. Earlier this year, Shihoko Hirata, the voice behind much of Persona 4’s iconic soundtrack, also made cryptic comments hinting at future involvement. Even more suspicious, a newly registered domain name suggests that something Persona 4-related may indeed be in the works.
Following the massive success of Persona 3 Reload in 2024, it would make sense for ATLUS to bring Persona 4 into the modern era with a full-scale remake. While Persona 4 Golden already provided an enhanced version of the original, fans would likely welcome a fresh take with updated visuals, new gameplay mechanics, and a reworked voice cast. Nothing is official yet, but when multiple insiders close to the franchise begin dropping hints, there’s often more than just smoke. With Summer Game Fest season just around the corner, we’ll be watching closely for any announcements.
