The wait is over, the deepest market simulator is officially live on Steam and Epic Games.
[May 22, 2025] – The store’s stocked, floors are spotless, and the registers are open. The sequel to the cult hit management sim reinvents the entrepreneurial experience, offering an ambitious, overhauled take on the challenges of building a retail empire from scratch.
This isn’t just a store—this is your empire. Whether you’re selling fashion, electronics, groceries, or dreams, every shelf, staff member, and shopper is part of a dynamic simulation that reacts to your decisions in real time.
WHAT MAKES KING OF RETAIL 2 DIFFERENT?
Retail, Rewired Built from the ground up with new systems and technology, King of Retail 2 delivers a highly immersive simulation with expanded economic layers, smarter AI, and visual improvements across the aisle.
Strategic Depth Meets Creative Freedom Choose your niche, source your inventory, set pricing strategies, and shape customer perception through branding and marketing. Then bring your vision to life with the most robust design tools in the genre.
Live the Hustle The simulation never stops. You’re on the ground floor solving real-time problems, managing moods, keeping stock moving, and sometimes putting out fires—literally.
Not Just Staff Employees have lives, attitudes, and ambitions. Some are easygoing, others are one bad shift away from walking out. Handle HR with care if you want to keep business smooth.
Early Access = Your Impact The Early Access version lays the groundwork for a growing platform. Player feedback will directly influence updates, features, and long-term development goals.
King of Retail 2 invites you to build, lead, and survive the frontlines of modern business. Whether you’re designing the perfect boutique or navigating peak-hour madness, no two days or decisions are ever the same.
Available now in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games. Wishlist and dive in today.
About King of Retail 2
King of Retail 2 is the sequel to the original retail management empire sim. With more features, depth and customisation, players take on the role of a store manager once again. They must build a successful retail empire, creating and expanding stores, meeting customer needs, appeasing staff, and maximising profits.
About Freaking Games
Freaking Games is a small Danish games development company based in Møn, Denmark. King of Retail 2 is programmed by a single person and is inspired by The Sims and the team’s own experience in retail. After the successful launch of King of Retail in 2022 as a side project, Freaking Games decided to improve the experience with its full-fat sequel.
Digimon fans can also look forward to their own mobile trading card game and the new anime Digimon Beatbreak. Unlike in previous years, Digimon Con in March was also productive for video game fans. And now there is the next event for Digimon fans to look forward to. Bandai Namco has announced Digimon Expo 2025. The event will take place from 20 to 21 September 2025 at Prism Hall in Tokyo Dome City. The local event is intended to bring together ‘everything Digimon-related,’ first and foremost, of course, the fans, but also anime, video games, the card game and merchandise.
It remains to be seen whether livestreams and new information about the video games will also be offered as part of the event. The timing clashes slightly with the Tokyo Game Show, which takes place just one week later. Further details about the Expo will be presented on 26 June. Digimon Story: Time Strangerwill be released this year for PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
The acclaimed JRPG series ‘Trails’ celebrates its 20th anniversary with a complete remake of the first part:Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will be released worldwide on 19 September 2025 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. (Pre-order here)
The remake brings back the original adventure of Estelle and Joshua Bright, two budding Bracers, in a completely remastered 3D world. The kingdom of Liberl has been redesigned in great detail to delight both long-time fans and new players. A key feature is the revamped combat system, which switches seamlessly between real-time ‘field action’ and classic turn-based ‘command battle’. This mechanic is reminiscent of modern titles in the series such as Trails through Daybreak. The new localisation is particularly noteworthy: for the first time, the game will be released with German, French and English subtitles as well as English and Japanese voice-overs. The translation has been completely revised to do justice to the original version.
Physical editions will be available for collectors: In Europe, Clear River Games will distribute the standard version, while Limited Run Games will offer a Collector’s Edition. With Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, both newcomers and veterans will have the opportunity to experience the origin of the epic ‘Trails’ saga in a modern guise. A must for all JRPG fans.
After months of speculation, it’s now official: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II will be released this summer in an optimised Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5. Ninja Theory and Microsoft confirmed the port in a video statement on Twitter, accompanied by an update on the official PS Store page, where the title can already be added to the wishlist. The PS5 version of the psychological action adventure game not only comes with graphical optimisations, but also makes use of the console’s special features: Haptic feedback via the DualSense controller as well as full support for PS5 Pro, should provide an even more immersive gaming experience. It is currently unclear whether there will also be a physical edition or whether the release will be exclusively digital.
Today on the one year anniversary of the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, we have a special update for you on the game. pic.twitter.com/vox1KqVE9f
The return to the PlayStation platform closes a circle, so to speak: The original Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was first released for PS4 in 2017 before Microsoft took over the developer studio Ninja Theory in 2018. The sequel, which was previously available exclusively for Xbox Series X|S and PC, takes Senua to the dark and mythical world of 10th century Viking-influenced Iceland. In terms of content, Hellblade II continues the story of the psychologically marked warrior, once again accompanied by an outstanding audio and visual design that, according to critics, almost achieves cinematic qualities. The Xbox release was widely praised for its depiction of mental illness and technical presentation – an aspect that is likely to impress again on the PS5 with its enhanced hardware.
Microsoft’s move to bring another exclusive title to the rival console is part of a broader multi-platform strategy. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition have previously been announced or released for PS5. Other titles such as Gears of War: Reloaded and The Outer Worlds 2 are set to follow in 2025 – and even Halo ports are rumoured to be on the cards. With the imminent PS5 release of Hellblade II, PlayStation gamers can look forward to an intense, cinematic adventure – a reunion with Senua that could set new standards not only narratively but also technically.
SEGA and CyberConnect2 have officially confirmed that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will be released on 5 August 2025. The title will be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and for the Nintendo Switch family. A new trailer gives a first look at the Swordsmith Village Arc, which will be included in the game’s story mode. The trailer shows Tanjiro Kamado in action-packed battles as well as new characters such as Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji. The game covers storylines from the Entertainment District Arc to the Swordsmith Village Arc and the Hashira Training Arc. Over 40 playable characters are available in Versus mode, including all nine Hashira as well as demons such as Akaza, Daki and Gyutaro.
Pre-orders for the Digital Deluxe Edition are already available for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam and include, among other things. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version will follow at a later date. Players who have game saves from the first Hinokami Chronicles or Sweep the Board! can unlock additional bonuses such as more characters and costumes. With Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2, fans can expect a comprehensive action adventure that brings the epic battles and emotional moments of the anime series to life in interactive form.
Your one-way ticket to uniting the forces of Heaven and Hell awaits in this grand successor to the multimillion-selling, genre-defining hit
SAN FRANCISCO (May 21, 2025) —Monster Train 2, the highly anticipated followup to one of the most acclaimed and influential deckbuilders of the decade, is now available courtesy of Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, and developer Shiny Shoe (Monster Train). Build an all-powerful deck to battle the Titans, an indomitable, world-destroying force awaiting you in Monster Train 2, out now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99. It’s also available to play now via Xbox Game Pass. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/)
Sample Monster Train 2’s unique blend of card-powered combat and tactical unit positioning in today’s all-new launch trailer:
Boasting an immense array of cards to create synergies and design unstoppable decks with, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense new fight brimming with possibility, excitement, and deadly discovery.
Those boarding Monster Train 2 on PC can also choose to grab the Monster Train 2 Supporter Pack, which includes:
A digital copy of Monster Train 2’s official soundtrack.
A digital compendium featuring an art book, behind-the-scenes videos, desktop wallpapers, printable posters, and other goodies.
An Innovative Multi-Tiered Battlefield: Each floor serves as a different stage of defence as enemies board and climb your train, fighting to smash your Pyre and cut your trip short. Thoughtfully deploying units to each floor can make the difference between an early demise or a valiant victory.
Run-altering Variety: Power your train with a range of Pyre Hearts, each carrying distinct offensive or defensive advantages, and align your battle tactics carefully to make the most of them. Unlocking Pyre Hearts not only provides another way to customise your run, but also plays a key role in advancing the story.
All-New Card Types:
Equipment Cards: Can be applied to units, giving a variety of buffs or abilities to aid you in battle.
Room Cards: Add helpful boosts to individual floors of your train, empowering the units within with new strategic advantages.
A New Class of Playable Factions: Choose from several clans, each with their own specialty:
The Banished: A group composed of angels and hymnists alike, focusing on stacking valour and the power of heavy equipment.
The Pyreborne: A ruthless and greedy faction obsessed with gold; wealth is power in a literal sense with this gathering.
The Luna Coven: A coven of witches who harness lunar power and magic to bring down corrupted foes.
The Underlegion: A force of decay and renewal, command fungal creatures in a cycle of rot and rebirth.
The Lazarus League: Brilliant but unhinged scientists crafting volatile concoctions, both harmful and healing, to combat Heaven’s legions.
Endless Mode: Travel the rails with ever-increasing difficulty to test your skills and see how long you can survive.
Train Customisation: Unlock new parts for your train and customise it to suit your personal style.
Vast Replayability: Run mutators, Daily and Dimensional challenges, an Endless Mode, leaderboards for competition between friends and the community – a trove of exciting challenges and rewarding fun awaits in Monster Train 2.
Shiny Shoe is an independent game developer based in San Francisco, California. They are best known for their award-winning title Monster Train and their innovative online co-op roguelike RPG, Inkbound. For more information, visit https://shinyshoe.com/.
About Big Fan Games
Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love.
Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways. Find us at https://www.bigfangames.com/.
Forge Your Own Legacy in a Brand-New Story Set During the Latter Half of Season Four of the Emmy® Award-Winning and Golden Globe®-Winning HBO Original Drama Series Game of Thrones
LOS ANGELES – MAY 21, 2025 – Today Netmarble announces availability of its upcoming action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®, on all mobile platforms, as well as on PC, via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Windows Launcher. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be available in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East. Launch timing for Asia will be announced later this year. Check out the launch trailer released today.
A brand-new story is ready to be uncovered as players take on the role of a new character, who, through a quirk of fate, becomes the heir to House Tyre, a small noble house in the North. Three classes inspired by iconic roles within the original series can be chosen from: Knight, Sellsword, or Assassin. The game intricately recreates the unique combat mechanics and skills of each class, enhancing the depth and enjoyment of class-based strategic combat, with players engaging in battles that align with their preferred style.
Drawing inspiration from George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, players will encounter legendary creatures throughout the game, including the fan-favorite Drogon who appears as a Field Boss. Other creatures are brought to life for the first time in this way in an original and captivating manner, including Ice Spiders, Stormhorn Unicorns, Ironbeak Griffins, and Red Cockatrice.
The game brings the continent of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and scale, following extensive research to faithfully recreate fan-favorite locations from the series as well as unseen lands. Fans will be able to explore the seven kingdoms that make up Westeros in the game’s vast open world, discovering vivid landscapes, massive cities, backwater towns, untamed wilderness, and the uncompromising lives of the people that inhabit them.
Players will be free to roam iconic regions, such as ‘King’s Landing’ – the capital of the continent of Westeros, the stronghold ‘Castle Black’ – located at the Wall, ‘Highgarden’ – basking in its warm climate, and the massive icy ‘Wall’ – stretching along the northern border of the Kingdom of the North. Through exploration, players will encounter familiar characters from the series, such as Jamie Lannister, Lord Varys, Queen Mother Cersei, Stannis Baratheon, Olenna Tyrell, and more, on a truly immersive journey through Westeros.
Building on the momentum of Early Access, which went live on Steam in late March, players will now travel beyond the first two chapters and be treated to all new content at launch. Rich new regions like Storm’s End and Felwood will be rolled out with the introduction of Chapter 3 beginning today. New characters, intense new battles to overcome, and a new boss Unicorn in the Altar of Memories update will all be unveiled as part of the new chapter content.
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
ABOUT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.
ABOUT HBO LICENSING & RETAIL
HBO Licensing & Retail, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., partners with best-in-class licensees around the world to give HBO’s global audience new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite shows. The division leverages iconic, award-winning HBO programs such as Game of Thrones, VEEP, Sex and the City, Silicon Valley, Insecure, The Sopranos, Big Little Lies, True Blood and more to create officially licensed consumer products, innovative merchandise programs, retail activations and live immersive experiences. HBO Licensing & Retail works across a broad range of product categories, including collectibles, apparel, publishing, live branded experiences, digital gaming, fashion and beauty collaborations, luxury accessories, and beyond. Officially licensed HBO merchandise can be purchased in retail stores around the world, online in the US at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.
ABOUT GAME OF THRONES
Based on George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the Emmy® Award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen who are engaged in a deadly cat-and-mouse game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The epic series’ storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival have captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows on television.
“Developing this game is a form of therapy for me.”
May 21, 2025 —Provoron, the atmospheric 2.5D point-and-click adventure from independent solo developer Tara Kan, opens its Steam Playtest registration today with this deeply personal, hand-drawn story.
Step into the white feathers of Ankou, a crow shunned by those around him. Undeterred, he sets out to make new friends and save the world from an invasion of strange, mischievous red demons. These demons steal and break things, interfere with Ankou’s goals, and simply perch on his head and shoulders, making life feel overwhelmingly heavy at times…but only Ankou knows of their existence.
Provoron developer Tara Kan is responsible for every bit of this upcoming game. She shared in her own words a detailed statement about the origin and purpose of the project.
“Hi! My name is Tara, I’m 22 years old, and I’m the developer of Provoron. For the past seven years, I’ve dedicated my life to creating a deeply personal game inspired by my childhood — a kind of digital requiem..
Many people remember that period as the best time of their lives. But for others, it was incredibly difficult. I’m making this game to support those people and show them they are not alone.
The main character of this game is a child who gradually begins to realize how unhappy he is. Alongside him, Provoron also features three teenagers who represent me at different stages of growing up. This trio helps the protagonist recognize and come to terms with the horrors in his life by sharing stories of their own pain.
Developing this game is a form of therapy for me, helping me cope with long-term depression caused by a difficult childhood. It’s about self-discovery and the struggle to understand what’s right: to change yourself to fit the world, or to reshape the world to fit you?
Provoron keeps most of the childhood horrors off-screen, revealing glimpses of it only through occasional lines from the main character. At the forefront is the confrontation with a reality where the protagonist stands as a ‘white crow.’”
Register for theProvoron playtest and wishlist the game on Steam now. Provoron will support English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and German language text.
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LOS ANGELES – MAY 21, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has launched a new in-game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. This update introduces two new teammates to the roster of playable characters, along with various events offering generous rewards.
Starting today, players can experience XSR+ [Irregular] Urek Mazino (Green Element, Warrior, Fisherman. This version of Urek Mazino is based on the first time he entered the Tower in the WEBTOON “Urek Mazino” – the first official spin-off series of “Tower of God” (currently available only in Korean). In addition, SSR+ [Enigmatic] Princess of Zahard (Green Element, Warrior, Fisherman) has been added to the game. Her background is not known, even her name, except that she possesses the unique ability to take control of others.
Several limited-time events are now available until June 4 to celebrate the arrival of [Irregular] Urek Mazino in Tower of God: New World, including:
Spin-off Celebration Event: Participate in Special Summons, Check-in Events, Boost Missions, TapTap Plus, and more to earn a chance to obtain [Enigmatic] Princess of Zahard.
Spin-off Labyrinth of Memories: Urek Mazino: Discover the hidden story of Urek Mazino through story stages while defeating enemies in battle stages. Points earned in this event can be exchanged for valuable rewards including Radiant Revolution Fragments and more.
Urek Mazino Spin-off! Event: Log in during the event period to receive XSR+ [Irregular] Urek Mazino.
Additionally, the official season of Alliance Fleet Battle has begun. Participants can now challenge the new boss, Frost Steel Eel, and earn a new Alliance Mark as a reward.
Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
London, UK, Wednesday 21 May 2025 – Antstream Arcade is proud to announce its collaboration with Xbox to launch Retro Classics, a collection of over 50 iconic games now available for Game Pass members globally.
In collaboration with Activision and Blizzard, Retro Classics brings beloved titles such as Pitfall!, Kaboom!, Commando, and Mech Warrior 2 on Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC, or streaming on supported LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets.
With innovative features including cloud saves, global leaderboards, new challenge modes, and multiplayer tournaments, Retro Classics restores the experience for today’s gamers on modern devices.
“We’re thrilled to bring decades of iconic gaming to modern audiences and proud that Xbox trusted Antstream’s proprietary platform to make this possible,” said Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.
Xbox Game Pass members can also sign up to access Antstream’s full catalogue of 1300+ retro games for a limited-time offer from just £9.99 / $9.99 for their first year on console.
About Antstream Arcade
Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest retro gaming platform, providing access to over 1,300 licensed titles. Our exclusive streaming service delivers seamless, instant access to the entire catalogue of classic games on modern devices, enabling players to dive back into iconic blockbusters and a thriving community of retro fans, all in one place. With new games added every week and curated challenge modes, competitive global leaderboards, and weekly tournaments, join the millions of subscribers already playing on PC, mobile, and console.
