Get ready to join the fight and battle to save the world!
Madrid, Spain – 19 May 2025. Meridiem is thrilled to announce that the physical Elsie – Magitek Edition will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 10th July, 2025. Developed by Knight Shift Games and digitally published by Playtonic Friends, this technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer is filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run unique.
Meridiem is responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical Magitek Edition of Elsiefor PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and will include a copy of the game, a special case, a sticker sheet and a character book!
Welcome to the planet Ekis, a bountiful world filled with natural resources and scientific discovery! There is chaos amongst this wonder however, in a world awash with natural disasters. Our story begins with Dr Grey, a talented scientist who engineered a team of high-tech androids with the power to prevent these disasters. These Androids were known as “The Guardians”.
The Guardian’s true power lay in the Arclight Core, an energy source that allowed them to bend the elements to their will. The world rejoiced in a new age of peace and safety, but this peace was short lived – as one day without warning or explanation, the Guardians disappeared.
Winds whipped, seas surged, and a newfound threat quickly emerged as an army of robots laid siege to Dr Grey’s home, the city of Neotoño.
Amidst the chaos and threat of more disasters, Dr Grey forged one final android…Elsie. Built like none before her, she must find the Guardians and save planet Ekis.
Features
Bullet Hell Ballet: dash, dive, and shoot your way through stages filled with dynamic enemies, all while performing perfectly timed precision parrying.
Death is only the beginning: in this roguelike rollercoaster die and die and die again – but you’ll always get back on your feet to embrace the chaos.
Explore the technicolour Domains of Planet Ekis: take a tour of Planet Ekis’s vibrant neon-drenched biomes. With procedural generation leading to everchanging levels, each run presents unique challenges and enemies.
Augmented Action and Character Customization: make strategic decisions on upgrades, skills, and weapons to drastically alter the dynamic of each run. Experiment with different playstyles for devastating synergies.
Challenge epic boss battles and conquer biome Guardians: test your skills against boisterous bots, massive bosses and biome Guardians, memorising patterns to emerge victorious.
Master Melee Combat with a second player character: join the fray with Andru, a melee-based character featuring unique augments, weapons, and abilities. Get up close and personal to bash baddies and bring the noise!
Elsie – Magitek Edition will launch as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 10 July 2025.
About Meridiem
We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format. When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/
The May update for World of Warships: Legends also sees the introduction of the German Legendary tier battleships Preußen, new events, and much more
May 19, 2025 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading cross-platform naval multiplayer game World of Warships: Legends, is coming in with a boatload of content for May and June. The seas are set to become more dangerous, as World of Warships: Legends makes its first steps on Steam with a closed beta test taking place this month. In addition, the German Legendary tier battleship Preußen becomes available via a new campaign, a new Retrofuturistic event arrives, and events tied to the Battle of Jutland and the Hunt for Bismarck round out the update.
World of Warships: Legends brings fast-paced action to Steam
The popular console and mobile version of the franchise, World of Warships: Legends, is preparing to dock on Steam. Since 2019, the game has ushered in millions of players across multiple platforms, and now, the energetic battles on the high seas are making the jump to PC via Steam, with over 500 warships and more than 100 Commanders available at launch.
World of Warships: Legends on PC continues the entry’s action-packed combat, with easy-to-learn gameplay and intuitive controls. A closed beta test will be taking place from May 23 until May 26, with sign-ups now available via the official Steam store page. During this period, participants will be able to test the Versus AI, Arcade, and Standard battle types, with ship Tech Trees, Commanders, divisions, campaigns, and missions also available. Other major features, such as additional battle types, Bureau Projects, Fleets, crossplay, and more, will be introduced later in the full version.
Players are invited to share feedback on controls, performance improvements, and any potential issues that may arise during the closed beta period, to ensure Steam players get a smooth and polished experience when World of Warships: Legends launches. Plans are also underway to ensure the game is supported on Steam Deck, allowing aspiring captains to take their battles on the go.
The German battleship Preußen and new events arrive in World of Warships: Legends
As for World of Warships: Legends players on console and mobile, the May update also sees the arrival of the German Legendary Tier battleship Preußen, which will be available via a new six-week campaign. Continuing the theme of German vessels, German Legendary Tier cruiser Hindenburg continues its marathon, allowing players to continue working towards unlocking this ship.
May also sees events galore, with the Hunt for Bismarck event offering the Unsinkable Sam Commander guise as its main reward. The Battle of Jutland joins alongside, featuring new Premium ships such as German Tier IV battleship Moltke, British T
ier IV battleship Indefatigable, and German Tier VI cruiser Leipzig. Finally, the May update wraps up with brand-new Brawl and Fleet Cup seasons available for players to test their strength, and much more.
About World of Warships: Legends
Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit Legendary Commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels, and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.
World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 19 May, 2025 – A new era of Rainbow Six Siege kicks off on 10 June with the launch of Siege X and the introduction of Free Access, Dual Front (the new 6v6 game mode for current gen consoles and PC), modernized maps, destructible ingredients, improved rappel navigation, an audio overhaul, and more as part of a wide-ranging suite of upgrades, improvements, and refinements.
10 June also marks the launch of Operation Daybreak (Year 10 Season 2) which will deliver an Operator remaster for Clash; balancing updates for Jackal, Sledge, Thunderbird, Jäger, and Blackbeard; changes to electricity and limb damage; and more. These updates will be free for all Siege X players, including those who download and play through Free Access.
And that’s not all! Read on for a sneak peek at Season 3 and Season 4, coming later this year, as well as details on R6 ShieldGuard: the team’s ever-evolving approach to fighting cheating and toxicity to ensure a fair and competitive environment for all players.
Siege X
Siege X is the next evolution of Rainbow Six Siege that is free for all players who already own the game. It’s also introducing Free Access, which means anyone can hop in for free and play the Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front modes, and enjoy all of the upgrades delivered with Siege X. Keep an eye out for newly placed destructible ingredients in every map, including explosive gas pipes, vision-clouding smoke detectors, and interactable metal detectors. Player movement will be more fluid thanks to the advanced rappel navigation allowing sprinting and turning corners, as well as the momentum movement improvement.
Siege X also introduces map modernization, a process through which the Siege team improves existing maps with boast new lighting and shadows, as well as higher resolution. Five maps will be modernized on 10 June, with three more maps getting the upgrade each season. The audio system is also being overhauled, the result of which will be clearer, more accurate audio cues to help you gain richer intel about what’s happening around you.
You’ll be able to make callouts more effectively with the new communication wheel, and show off your cosmetic style with the new weapon inspect feature. And whether you’re refining your competitive strategy with the new pick and ban system in Ranked matches, or learning the ropes faster and more thoroughly with the new onboarding flow, you’ll benefit from the extensive upgrades and refinements throughout the game. More details can be found in our Siege X Showcase recap article from the Siege X Showcase in March.
But there’s more! At the recent RE:LO:AD esports event in Rio de Janeiro, more details were revealed on updates coming with Siege X, including an in-game esports tab that will allow easy access to keep up with the best Siege competition around the globe. New beginner challenges and onboarding flow will offer in-game rewards to diligent new players, and experienced players will progress faster through the clearance levels with a new XP curve. Follow your progress with the new career stats tracker as you review your performance in different playlists by checking your stats, including the K.O.S.T. stat that esports fans will recognize as a popular metric in pro play.
The new Enlisted and Field Training playlists will cater to new and returning players, respectively, giving each a customizable practice arena to fight on full maps against AI bots trained on real player behaviours. Whether you’re training solo or playing matches against other players, you’ll now hear the voices of the Operators more often as the new Operator banter feature will bring new dialogue lines that illuminate the personalities and relationships between the characters.
PC players can get an early taste of Siege X in action in the test server session, starting on 20 May at 11 PM AEST and running through 9 June at 11 PM AEST. The session is open to all players who already own Rainbow Six Siege on PC, and the test server tile should automatically appear in your Ubisoft Connect library. If it doesn’t, you can register for the test server via the Ubisoft Connect website.
Operation Daybreak (Season 2)
Coinciding with the launch of Siege X is the start of Operation Daybreak, the second season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 10. This season brings of host of balancing updates for various Operators, changes to electricity and limb damage, as well as an Operator remaster for Clash.
Clash is the first Defender to ever wield a shield, and it’s her CCE Shield that has received some significant upgrades. She can now deploy her CCE Shield MK2, freeing her to move more quickly and position herself to play off of her shield’s stationary position. While the shield is deployed, Clash can operate its taser remotely, applying the shocking and slowing effect in a broad cone-shaped area. Defenders looking to remove this obstacle can use explosives or, if they get close enough, simply burst through the shield and destroy it (but beware, Clash or her allies can also execute this burst-through manoeuvre for a surprise attack).
Clash can still play with her shield in-hand or on her back as well, and it’s been updated to automatically collapse and expand as she sprints, crouches, vaults, and crashes through barricades. She can deploy it, pick it back up, and put down somewhere else. It’s more nimble, more versatile, and gives Clash more ways to be an absolute force on the defending team.
Some notable balancing updates will also arrive with Operation Daybreak.
Electricity will no longer damage any Operators. It will be a neutral element that will still have a slowing effect on Operators, and will destroy gadgets regardless of team affiliation.
Limb damage will be reduced, making it more important than ever to aim for centre mass or heads.
Shield Operators will no longer be able to aim down sights while vaulting or dropping from higher levels.
Blackbeard’s shield glass has been tinted to make it easier to see if it’s up or down.
Jackal will only ping an enemy position one time after scanning footprints, and the footprints will disappear immediately after being scanned. He will also be able to use it five times, an increase from the current three.
Jäger will now be able to eliminate Capitão’s bolts and Gridlock’s Trax Stingers with his Active Defense System.
Thunderbird will no longer allow enemies to heal from her Kona Stations (unless Brava’s Kludge Drone takes them over).
Sledge will be able to knock down shield users he comes across (which he is likely to do more often now that attackers and defenders can be on the same team in Dual Front). Operation Daybreak is launching on June 10, read the full news breakdown on the official Rainbow Six Siege website.
R6 ShieldGuard and Anti-Toxicity
Introduced earlier this year, R6 ShieldGuard is the unification of game security and anti-cheat tools developed by the Rainbow Six Siege team to help ensure fair competition for everyone. Thanks to the introduction of new security hardening tech in Season 1, Operation Prep Phase, cheat reports are trending down as more cheaters are being banned. Season 2 will bring a major security update as well as a powerful change to how updates are delivered. Soon, the unified anti-cheat system will be fully dynamic, allowing the dev team to push a new game executable directly to players at any time during the season and making it significantly more difficult for cheat-makers to adapt. This proactive approach will continue throughout Seasons 3 & 4 as the team works with pro players and the community to continually refine their systems.
In addition to protecting the competitive fairness of Siege X, the team is also focused on making the game more respectful and secure for all players. The now-fully activated Reputation System has seen the number of negative actions decrease, including a drop in abusive language, while text chat usage has increased along with reports of positive actions in-game. Seasons 3 & 4 will continue to bolster these efforts with voice chat moderation, new Reputation System actions, and improvements to privacy settings, abandon penalties, and in-game reports.
Seasons 3 & 4
Looking ahead to seasons beyond Operation Daybreak, the Siege X team has shared some tidbits about what’s on the roadmap for later this year. Season 3 will bring three more modernized maps – Nighthaven, Lair, and Consulate – as well as assignment changes in Dual Front with narrative ties to the new Operator. This new Defender will hail from Switzerland and introduce a new weapon to the game. Players looking for a true competitive challenge will have plenty of opportunities when the Siege Cup becomes available every weekend, and allows you to inspect the stats of your opponents before the match begins. Plus, be on the lookout for a returning Halloween event on a new map.
Season 4 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Rainbow Six Siege, and a special in-game event is planned to celebrate the occasion. The season will also deliver an Operator remaster of an Attacker, as well as another new weapon that will, for the first time, be available for multiple Operators upon release (first as part of the battlepass, and later to everyone). Two more modernized maps are inbound – Theme Park and Skyscraper – in addition to a full rework and modernization for a third map. Significant updates for the training modes, including Keres Legion targets instead of test dummies, are also coming in Season 4, plus improvements to ranked matchmaking, a new Dual Front assignment, and continued balancing work that will address EMP and jamming systems. Finally, a new playlist called Testing Grounds will serve as a place for the team to explore new ideas and gather feedback as they shape the future of Siege X.
The full reveals of seasons 3 & 4 will come later in 2025, but suffice to say it’s a big year for Rainbow Six Siege X. The Year 10 dynamic roadmap is also available on the official Rainbow Six Siege website.
Rainbow Six Siege X is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and Epic Games, as well as with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription.
19th May 2025: The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) is excited to announce that game submissions for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) are officially open.
The AGDAs celebrate excellence in Australian game development, honouring the talent, creativity, and innovation that define our local industry. This year’s awards ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday 8 October at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW).
Previous AGDAs winners include acclaimed titles such as CONSCRIPT, Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, Gubbins, Cult of the Lamb, Unpacking, Moving Out, Wylde Flowers, Untitled Goose Game, and The Oregon Trail—all of which have gone on to achieve international recognition.
Submissions for the 2025 AGDAs will close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 15 June. Game developers from across the country are encouraged to enter their work across a range of creative and technical categories.
The categories for this year’s awards are:
GAMES AWARDS
Excellence in Visual Art (Previously Excellence in Art)
Excellence in Gameplay
Excellence in Narrative
Excellence in Sound Design
Excellence in Music
Excellence in Accessibility
Excellence in Mobile
Excellence in Extended Reality (Previously Excellence in Mixed Reality)
Excellence in Impact
Excellence in Ongoing (Previously Excellence in Live Service)
Excellence in Debut (Previously Excellence in Emerging)
Game of the Year
CAREER, CONTRIBUTION AND CULTURE AWARDS
Studio of the Year
The Adam Lancman Award
The Rising Star Award
All games submitted will be evaluated against the AGDAs Judging Assessment Criteria and reviewed by a panel of experienced judges from across the games industry. Each game will be played by a minimum of six judges, and finalists will be selected for a second round of specialist review to determine the winners.
IGEA establishes an extensive judging panel of experts from across the entire video games industry to ensure appropriate consideration is undertaken for each game submitted. Each year we invite people from across the industry to be part of the judging panel.
Submissions for the judging panel will close on May 30th, so don’t delay!
About the AGDAs
The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) are a national event celebrating outstanding games and individual achievements by the Australian game development community.
Since 2020 The AGDAs have been run by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) – the peak industry association representing the voice of Australian and New Zealand companies in the computer and video games industry.
IGEA (Interactive Games & Entertainment Association) is the peak industry association representing the voice of Australian and New Zealand companies in the computer and video games industry. IGEA supports the games industry’s business and public policy interests through advocacy, research and education programs. For more information, please visit www.igea.net
We take control, literally, of the fresh-faced Luden named Sayaka Hiwata who has little memory of who she is as we begin to meet a large number of familiar faces from past games, both friend and foe, as well as twisted anomalies and meet our gory ends in the beginning of Idea Factory International’s Death end re;Quest: Code Z.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z – Gameplay
Step into a tale of parallel universes in Death end re;Quest: Code Z, the latest installment in the acclaimed Death end re;Quest series by Compile Heart and Idea Factory International. This roguelike RPG introduces a new protagonist, Sayaka Hiwatari, as she navigates the enigmatic World DE-1.5—a realm crafted to be an ideal world but now threatened by a mysterious crisis.
With character designs by Kei Nanameda and a gripping narrative supervised by Makoto Kedouin (known for Corpse Party), players will delve into the treacherous Strain Areas, facing off against formidable foes and uncovering the truth behind the chaos. The game combines strategic turn-based combat with visual novel storytelling, offering a unique and immersive experience.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z is set to release on May 13, 2025, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with a Steam release planned for later in the year.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z Developer: Idea Factory, Compile Heart Publisher: Idea Factory International, Inc. Platform: PlayStation 4/5, Windows Release Date: 13th May, 2025 (PC) TBA 2025 Price: $49.99 USD
Not Recommended – “Death end re;Quest: Code Z had potential but fell short. Despite the returning cast and Sayaka’s appeal, a weak plot and bland gameplay hold it back, making it a spin-off suited only for die-hard fans.”
Get a taste of some neighborly love in the third installment of ClockUp’s Healthy Hentai series!
CHICAGO – May 16th, 2025 – Last night at Anime Central, MangaGamer announced their acquisition of the third installment of ClockUp’s popular adult Healthy Hentai series: How I Met My Healthy Hentai Neighbors! This title is slated for a fully uncensored release on MangaGamer.
Meet Ichihashi Jirou, a sex drive scholar at St. Orgies’ Private Academy. He decided to offer up his dick and semen for use in the Perversion Department’s practicums in exchange for all sorts of perks. But as a virgin, he’s very particular about who his very first partner will be.
Living right next door to Jirou is the Maezono household——a family of legendary perverts from the single mother to each of her four daughters. When the eldest Maezono daughter, Chihiro, catches Jirou masturbating one day, it isn’t long before the entire household discovers that he’s a virgin.
Now, an esteemed family of perverts like the Maezonos can’t possibly stand by while a defenseless virgin like Jirou remains unmolested! Now that they’ve set their perverted sights on him…
…It’s f$%# or be f$%#@ed!
So Jirou decides he’ll have his first time with one of the lovely Maezono ladies, but will that choice really be so simple?
Key Features:
Reunite with heroines from both previous games: The cast of both How to Live a Healthy Hentai Lifestyle! and How a Healthy Hentai Administers Public Service! are back indulging in even more healthy hentai for your enjoyment! But don’t fret if you haven’t played the previous titles yet, this one stands on its own just as well too.
Art and character designs by the talented Butcha-U: Butcha-U illustrates the Hentai Neighbors with a healthy erotic flair to match the legendary perverts themselves.
Variety is the spice… of hentai! The broad cast and breadth of scenarios are sure to delight even the most studious of perverts!
MangaGamer also announced a USB physical edition of MOONSTONE‘s Welcome to a Sexy, Open World! for $44.95. Pre-orders open on Monday, May 19th with the title shipping on July 7th. Copies will be available for pre-sale at the MangaGamer booth at Anime Expo as well.
For more information on How I Met My Healthy Hentai Neighbors!, and other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join the discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Bluesky, Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!
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Hire staff, stock shelves, and host tournaments to become the go-to hub for hobbyists
LILLE, France – 17, May 2025 –Tabletop Game Shop Sim, the wargame miniature store simulator from developer Knight Fever Games, opens for business later this year on PC via Steam, as revealed during the Games Made in France event.
Manage a budding tabletop store from the ground up. Design the store’s layout, set reasonable prices (resellers beware!), and create a welcoming atmosphere to attract a loyal customer base. Hire fellow board game aficionados as staff, complete transactions, and handle restocks as inventory flies off the shelf. Ensure the shop stays afloat by effectively managing finances and navigating the ever-murky waters of supply and demand.
Place the owner’s tabletop prowess on full display and collect prized miniatures. Open mystery packs to secure rare parts, then assemble and paint them to increase their value. Choose to sell figures for profit or add them to a growing collection. Master painting skills to create one-of-a-kind figures to impress customers and raise the store’s reputation.
Become a staple of the board gaming community and expand the store over time. Host epic game nights and compete against customers, celebrate with exclusive product launches, and attract high-profile customers. As it reaches closing time, strive for success and bigger opportunities on a quest to become the largest tabletop shop in town.
“As an avid Miniature Wargame enthusiast, I’ve always wanted to create a game that captures that feeling,” said Adrien Britta, Co-Founder of Knight Fever Games. “I can’t wait to see everyone open their own tabletop shops, create memories with customers, and craft a successful business from such a beloved hobby.”
Knight Fever Games is a young French studio founded by two video game industry veterans, Franck Delfortrie and Adrien Briatta. Passionate about strategy, simulation, and RPGs, the duo joined forces to create the kind of games they always dreamed of playing, deep, addictive experiences with rich gameplay.
Stunt Flyer, the arcade-style flying game featuring 3 charming islands and 40 unique missions, is landing on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Originally released in 2011 for Nintendo Wii, the updated Xbox version launching on May 15 comes with enhanced graphics, improved controls, and split-screen co-op mode. Stunt Flyer was recently released on Nintendo Switch, with a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 release scheduled for June 12.
Developed by independent Australian studio Torus Games, Stunt Flyer first debuted on Nintendo Wii in 2011. The Xbox edition is published by Ultimate Games S.A.
The game offers 40 varied missions across three vibrant islands. Stunt Flyer stands out for its lighthearted humor and colorful, family-friendly graphics.
In Stunt Flyer, players take on a variety of missions focused on racing and aerial stunts. You’ll fly through rings, dodge obstacles, and perform barrel rolls and other tricks. Some missions also include shooting targets or hunting for hidden treasures. Progress and collected badges unlock new aircraft, including a UFO and a jet.
The console editions, including Xbox, feature significantly improved graphics and reworked, more intuitive controls. Stunt Flyer also includes split-screen co-op for local multiplayer fun.
Key Features of Stunt Flyer:
Arcade-style flying gameplay
Races and aerial stunts
40 missions across 3 islands
Enhanced graphics and improved controls
Split-screen co-op mode
Stunt Flyer launches on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 15, 2025, with a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 release following on June 12, 2025.
Thera Bytes and Aerosoft bring the zombie curing simulation game to all platforms with a full release across digital and retail, on May 27th 2025
Paderborn, Germany, May 16th 2025: Aerosoft and Thera Bytes are proud to reveal that Zombie Cure Lab, the post-apocalyptic base builder where the goal is to survive hordes of zombies while trying to bring them back to their human form, is releasing on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 27th!
In Zombie Cure Lab, the undead have overrun the planet. After years of desperate research, humanity has discovered an antidote that partially reverses zombification. As the leader of a remote scientific outpost, players will build a fully functional lab in the wilderness, assigning workers to gather resources, set up defences, and construct machines that can capture and heal zombies. Develop new technologies, expand your research tree, electrify your laboratory and try to create a healthy working environment for your team – you’re trying to save the world, after all
If caught and treated effectively, zombie enemies will become allies known as ‘Humbies’, human-zombie hybrids that can be used to help expand the base and continue the work of finding a fully fledged cure that will bring them back to their human form. Managing the mood and well-being of your half-human, half-flesh-eating zombie hybrid workers is as just as vital as fortifying your camp each night against the relentless waves of the infected. Overlook these details and your Humbies may just make your poor scientists their next lunch!
Key features of Zombie Cure Lab:
Build, manage and expand a zombie-curing research facility
Gather resources and process them to fuel your economy
Plan efficient production lines and balance energy systems
Assign distinct worker types across day and night shifts
Capture zombies with freezing tech and treat them into humbies
Keep your workforce happy or risk internal outbreaks
Defend your base each night from roaming undead
Research and unlock over 200 technologies to finalise the cure
Zombie Cure Lab launches May 27 for €29.99 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
About Aerosoft:
Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and develops add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. From 2002 onwards, add-ons for Train Simulator were also developed. Since 2007, Aerosoft has expanded its spectrum to include other simulations, including On the Road, OMSI 2, Autobahn Police Simulator and City Bus Manager. In 2016, Aerosoft published the two successful simulators Fernbus Coach Simulator in cooperation with FlixBus and Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation. Aerosoft is also responsible for the flight simulators Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and XPlane 12 exclusively in Europe. With over 40 permanent employees, Aerosoft GmbH is one of the leading software publishers in the field of traffic simulations worldwide.
About Thera Bytes:
Thera Bytes is an independent game developer based in Munich and the creator of Zombie Cure Lab, Global Farmer and several serious game projects for different partners. With a dedicated team of developers, artists and directors Thera Bytes is working on the next chapter of their 10 year-long existence with the ongoing goal to create highly immersive experiences for their customers.
16 MAY 2025 – After a Very Positive reception from close to 2000 user reviews on Steamand over 50.000 copies sold, Copycat is looking to find a new home on consoles. Whether you’ll nestle your furry new companion in a cozy (X)box, or reward them with a treat on ps ps ps PS5, one thing is certain: Copycat will win over your heart!
Copycat is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on 29 May 2025 and it will cost $14.99 USD (regional pricing may vary).
It’s a short emotional catventure about love, loss, and identity, told entirely from a cat’s point of view. Guided by a nature-documentary narrator, you’ll prowl through sunlit backyards and shadowy alleys in a heartfelt journey to rediscover what “home” truly means.
Copycat is an emotional, narrative-driven game about the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat, who becomes the victim of an elaborate plan, when a jealous, stray copycat steals her place in the household.
The game’s colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark emotional depths of the human condition. Wander alleyways, fences and rooftops as Dawn tries to make her way back home and be reunited with Olive. But when she arrives, will Olive recognise her? How will Olive make the choice between cats? Or was Dawn the copycat all along?
Key Features
Story from the heart: Copycat disguises itself as a simple story about a cat trying to discover where she truly belongs, but underneath lies a philosophical narrative layer that will make you pause and feel. It asks questions about our own existence and place in the world.
Animal expert narrates your conscience: Play as a domestic housecat while a nature documentary narrates your every move.See the world through cat eyes: Climb trees, fight dogs, and explore the neighbourhood with intuitive, smooth cat-like controls. Make mischief, knock things on the ground, hide in boxes, run through the long grass, and meow at everything that moves.
Guided by your moral compass: Reflect on themes of home, loneliness and belonging through a complex, three-act story told effortlessly through three hours of video game narrative.
Voiced with passion: Copycat is fully voice-acted featuring hours of dialogue with a talented cast.
Music to your ears: Experience a diverse score spanning jazz, lullaby music and tribal music. With a heartwarming original score composed by Daniel Bunting.
Enjoy atmospheric locations: Including the cozy family house, sunkissed backyard, creepy alleyways, and lush national parks.
A touch of Australia: Made with local voices and locations under the Australian sun.
About the Studio
Samantha Cable and Kostia Liakhov are an Australian/Ukrainian duo behind the gaming collective, Spoonful of Wonder. Their vision is to develop video games that ignite imagination, spark nostalgia and speak to the soul. They believe every game needs a spoonful of the sweet stuff. Copycat is their debut title. Website: spoonfulofwonder.com
