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Raccoon Logic Announces Revenge of the Savage Planet’s Global Launch

SYDNEY, 9th May 2025 – All Editions. All Platforms. All the Savage Planet goodness is live. It’s time for everyone to clock in. Or at least, it would be if you hadn’t been made redundant. After 107 years spent in cryosleep and crash-landing on an alien planet in a faraway space system, we’re absolutely pumped to announce that Revenge of the Savage Planet IS LIVE FOR ALL! This isn’t a drill. This isn’t a teaser. This isn’t an elaborate HR onboarding simulation. We actually finished the game.

Well, here we are…After years of coffee-fuelled brainstorming, questionable career choices, and at least one incident involving an employee dressed as a Furry in Raccoon Suit (true story), Revenge of the Savage Planet is finally ready for launch. As a small thirty-person team, when we spun up Raccoon Logic, it wasn’t to become galaxy-conquering overlords (though we did pitch that at one meeting). It was to tell weird, wonderful, and art imitating life stories. To let players poke aliens with butts for faces, fire off absurd gadgets, and laugh at the strange, beautiful mess of the universe, and maybe even feel something along the way.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is NOW AVAILABLE to play!

You can even play all of it as Dave the Diver!

(Feelings? Gross, but necessary)
This game is a love letter to everything we adore: space, exploration, satire, co-op mayhem, and the kind of humour that gets us stern emails from HR. So, from all of us at Raccoon Logic: thank you for being part of this ridiculous, rewarding ride. We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed making it, and it brings a smile to your face, plus joy into your life. We appreciate all of you!

Day One Edition Goodies 🪐
Our physical day one edition also launches across Australia & New Zealand today for PlayStation 5! This comes with:

  • 🟠 The full game, on a real life disc!
  • 🟠 Exclusive skins
  • 🟠 Digital artbook & soundtrack
  • 🟠 Scratch ‘n’ sniff card

About Revenge of the Savage Planet

Playable in both singleplayer and co-op (couch and online), Revenge of the Savage Planet sees you abandoned on an alien planet with no job and no plan, after Alta Interglobal, your now former employer, deems your mission to colonise space too costly, leaving you to scavenge your way across four unique (and savage) planets in an attempt to return home. As you jump, slide, and shoot your way across alien worlds, trying to put all thoughts of unfair dismissal aside, you’ll need to salvage what you can from the vibrant landscapes, craft equipment, capture abhorrent adorable critters, upgrade your gear, and scan every single thing as far as the eye can see on your intergalactic adventure.

DAVE THE DIVER Crossover

Trading the Deep Sea for Deep Space, DAVE THE DIVER can romp his way through Revenge of the Savage Planet, allowing you to explore the far reaches of space dressed as your favourite scuba diver. Transported from the Blue Hole to a blue sphere in the far reaches of space DAVE has been visualised in all his 3D glory as a homage to the beloved and charming game. 

Revenge of the Savage Planet is OUT NOW for PC, Xbox X | S, and PlayStation 5.

Mafia: The Old Country Launching August 8, 2025; Debuts Official Gameplay Trailer and Developer Insights Video

Hangar 13 development team hosted panel at PAX East to dive into the next chapter of the proven franchise; available now for pre-order

May 9, 2025 – Today, 2K and Hangar 13 unveiled the Official Gameplay Trailer and ‘Breaking Omertà’ Developer Insights video for Mafia: The Old Country, coming to PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and NVIDIA GeForce NOW on August 8, 2025.

Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay,” said Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes. “That focus allows us to deliver a story that’s gritty, grounded, brutal and emotional. Embracing early 1900s era Sicily, this is a mafia origin story that follows our protagonist, Enzo Favara, as he takes the oath and works his way up Don Torrisi’s crime family.”

Loyalty, honour and obedience – these qualities are what set Enzo apart from the rest. His journey in the new gameplay trailer features action through both melee and gunplay, mobility through both era-appropriate vehicles and horseback, all within the gritty yet vibrant backdrop of 1900s Sicily. 

(Official Gameplay Trailer can be viewed below)

Fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Mafia: The Old Country in the ‘Breaking Omertà’ Developer Insights video. Discover how Hangar 13 meticulously brought early 1900s Sicily to life, creating a stunning and period-authentic backdrop to tell this unforgettable mafia origin story. Building an emotional and engaging narrative filled with the unforgettable twists that define the best crime sagas, the game offers a mix of deep storytelling and high-intensity life or death gameplay. Mafia: The Old Country will also be a distinctive experience for the series, being the first to leverage the power of Unreal Engine 5.

(Breaking Omertà’ Developer Insights video can be viewed below)

“We think there’s a large audience for compelling stories that don’t require massive time commitments,” said 2K President David Ismailer. “We’re excited to offer a game like Mafia: The Old Country in our portfolio, and to provide a linear highly-polished narrative experience that can easily complement the other more persistent games our players also love and engage with on a more consistent basis.”

Mafia: The Old Country will offer two editions: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Both editions are available for pre-order today and will release worldwide on August 8, 2025.

  • The Standard Edition includes the full base game and will be available for AUD $89.95 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • The Deluxe Edition lets players descend into Sicily’s criminal underworld in true Cosa Nostra style with a variety of bonus items and will be available for AUD $109.95  on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This edition includes the Padrino Pack, featuring “Lupara Speciale” Shotgun, “Vendetti Speciale” Pistol, “Immortale” Charm, “Padrino” Outfit, “Stiletto Speciale” Knife, “Eckhart Speciale” Limousine and “Cosimo” Horse and Accessories. Additionally, it offers the Gatto Nero Pack with the “Bodeo Nero” Pistol, “Velocità” Charm, “Gatto Nero” Racing Outfit and “Carozella Nero” Race Car, plus digital bonus materials including the Original Score and Digital Artbook full of concept art and developer notes.

Pre-order Mafia: The Old Country Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition to receive the Soldato Pack featuring the “Soldato” Outfit, “Scannaturi Speciale” Knife, “Tesoro” Horse and Accessories and “Lupara” Charm.*

Drawing upon 22 years of experience creating Mafia’s brutal and immersive worlds, the franchise veterans at Hangar 13 are now crafting Mafia: The Old Country, an origin story for the acclaimed series. First established in 2002 with the launch of the landmark game Mafia, the franchise has sold-in more than 38 million copies across consoles and PC.

For the latest information on Mafia: The Old Country and to pre-order the game, visit mafiagame.com.

Mafia: The Old Country currently has an ACB rating of R18+.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Pre-order offer available for Mafia: The Old Country Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition until August 8, 2025. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. For physical pre-orders, items will be delivered via code-in-box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information, please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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NETMARBLE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

LOS ANGELES – MAY 8, 2025 – Netmarble Corp, renowned game developer and publisher, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported $429.38 million in global revenue and $56.16 in EBITDA. The operating profit and the net profit were reported at $34.21 million and $55.23 million, respectively.

“Following the successful launch of RF ONLINE NEXT on March 20, which reached the number one spot on mobile in Korea, we remain fully committed to leveraging our capabilities each quarter to ensure that our upcoming titles achieve strong, meaningful results in global markets” said Byung-gyu Kim, CEO of Netmarble.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is scheduled to launch on May 21 across a wide range of territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East. The game title will be available on all mobile platforms, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Windows Launcher. Also arriving in the second quarter are Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and The King of Fighters AFK. Five additional titles are planned for release in the second half of the year, including The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MONGIL: STAR DIVEProject SOL, and more.

Netmarble’s Q1 2025 financial results include:

  • North America led revenues (46%), with diversification across other key territories: Korea (18%), Europe (14%), Southeast Asia (10%), and Japan (6%), and other regions (6%).
  • Netmarble’s portfolio showed genre diversification across Casual Games (42%), RPGs (36%), MMORPGs (14%), and other genres (8%).
  • Top performing titles for the first quarter 2025 included: Marvel Contest of Champions (9%), Solo Leveling:ARISE (8%), Jackpot World (8%), Lotsa Slots (8%), Cash Frenzy (8%), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (5%), Raven2(5%), and RF ONLINE NEXT (3%).

Netmarble achieved an increase in EBITDA as a result of reduced expenses such as commission fees, despite a slight decline in Q1 revenue due to seasonal factors affecting the company’s subsidiaries. Net profit also grew significantly QoQ, as intangible asset impairment costs have been absent from the previous quarter.

The notable success of RF ONLINE NEXT, launched in Korea during the first quarter, drove revenue growth, along with Solo Leveling:ARISE, which saw an increase in daily active users (DAU) following major updates implemented at the end of 2024.

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:

 1/1/25 – 3/31/25 actualsYoY ChangesQoQ Changes
Total Sales$429.38 million6.6%-3.9%
EBITDA$56.16 million91.1%11.2%
Operating Profit$34.21 million
Net Profit$55.23 million

For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.

About Netmarble Corporation

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:ARISESeven 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.

SURVIOS ANNOUNCES ALIEN: ROGUE INCURSION – PART ONE: EVOLVED EDITION LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 30 ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PC

Standard and Deluxe Editions Bring the Acclaimed Single-Player Action-Horror VR Game to PlayStation 5 and PC This Fall; Wishlists Are Available Now

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 8, 2025Survios, the industry-leading virtual reality studio, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, today announced the development of a PlayStation™5  and PC version of acclaimed action-horror virtual reality game Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One. The previously VR-exclusive shooter, which topped VR sales charts on release in December 2024, will launch as Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Editionon PlayStation™5 and PC via Steam on September 30, 2025.

The PC/PlayStation™5 edition of the game will feature even deadlier Xenomorphs and enhanced visuals, with more details coming soon. Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition will launch on PS5 and PC at $29.99 SRP, with the Digital Deluxe edition available for $39.99. Fans can wishlist now on all platforms.

Watch the Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition teaser below

“As a team that truly loves Alien, we’re incredibly proud of the immersive original story we’ve told with Alien: Rogue Incursion,” said TQ Jefferson, Chief Product Officer, Survios. “Following our great start on VR platforms, we’re excited to bring the Evolved Edition to PC and PS5 later this year so that fans of Alien can experience Zula’s journey wherever they prefer to play.” 

Set in the Alien universe, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One sees players suit up as rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks on a mission to the planet Purdan (LV-354) in search of a former squadmate. After a sudden attack, Zula and her Synthetic companion, Davis 01 find themselves in Gemini Exoplanet Solutions’ hauntingly desolate Castor’s Cradle research facility.

Equipping iconic weapons and gear like the Pulse Rifle and Motion Tracker, players will explore the depths of the Xenomorph-infested facility in search of answers, quickly discovering the danger that lurks around every corner. Gather intel and supplies and learn about the Cradle’s former inhabitants on a journey to unlock the mysteries of what went so wrong.

Players can wishlist Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition today on PlayStation™ 5 and Steam. Standard and Deluxe VR editions of Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One are available now on PlayStation™ VR2, PCVR via Steam, and Meta Quest 3 and 3S

For more information, visit https://alienrogueincursion.com/evolved/.

About Survios

Survios is a leading multi-platform game development studio that produces and publishes engaging experiences across popular licensed worlds and its own critically acclaimed original properties. The LA-based company has worked with a wide range of fan-favorite IPs from The Walking Dead to Westworld, and, more recently, the Creed and Alien franchises.

NETMARBLE LAUNCHES NEW CONTENT AND EVENTS FOR SOLO LEVELING: ARISE’S 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

LOS ANGELES MAY 8, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a massive update for its action game Solo Leveling: ARISE to celebrate the game’s 1-year anniversary. Starting today, players can experience new content, including a powerful new hunter, fresh stories, exclusive in-game events, and more.

A new water-type SSR hunter has been added to the roster of playable characters: Cha Hae-In, the Pure Sword Princess. She is from a different iteration of the timeline that was lost through the continuous cycle of the Cup of Reincarnation, but in her world she is the guild master of the Valkyrie Guild. Her ultimate skill brings a radiant blade of pure light down to cleave through the skies, while a flurry of swords infused with celestial power rain across the battlefield and pierce through the enemy lines with overwhelming force.

The 1-year anniversary update also features new stories about a Knights Guild raid in Busan and a dungeon break at Sung Jinah’s school. In addition, players can now challenge Yogumunt, the Monarch of Transfiguration in the [Workshop of Brilliant Light] Distorted Sanctuary stage, and the Ant King boss battle has been added to the Instance Dungeon mode.

Sung Jinwoo’s maximum level has been expanded to Lv. 110 and a new Job Change tier has become available: Monarch of Shadows: Dawn Sentinel. Players can also seek nine new Blessing Stones as part of this content update.

Multiple events to celebrate the game’s first anniversary are now available through July 3rd

  • 1st Anniversary Appreciation Event! Check-In Gift: Players earn various gifts by simply logging in during the event period. These gifts include a [Transcendent] Blessing Stone Selection Chest, a 1st Anniversary Celebration SSR Hunter Selection Ticket, a 1st Anniversary Celebration SSR Hunter Weapon Selection Ticket, and more.
  • 1st Anniversary Mission Challenge: Earn Points as rewards from various missions and exchange them for 100 Custom Draw Tickets. 
  • 1st Anniversary Dice Exploration Event: Roll the dice obtained through completing missions to acquire rewards, including a 1st Anniversary Celebration SSR Sung Jinwoo Weapon Selection Ticket.

In addition, the 1st Anniversary Daily Mission will be available from May 26th through June 12th. Players can obtain the Pixiv Competition-winning Sung Jinwoo Costume “Eleventh Hour Blade” by clearing in-game daily missions. Special hidden rewards will be sent to players’ mailboxes if the number of pre-registrants exceeds one million. All pre-registered players will be rewarded with 10 Custom Draw Tickets. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About Netmarble Corporation

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.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Hits Modern Platforms This Summer

The lost Shantae adventure will make the rounds on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC

May 8, 2025 – Valencia, Calif. – This summer, Shantae returns! Independent game studio WayForward is thrilled to announce that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the previously missing chapter in the hit Shantae series, will arrive digitally on modern consoles and PC in the summer of 2025, including on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam. Originally developed for the Game Boy Advance system, this 20-years-in-the-making adventure is playable at PAX East, held May 8-11, in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center at booth #11049. Additionally, a new trailer showing the revolutionary game in action can be seen at below:

In Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Shantae’s nemesis, the scheming pirate Risky Boots, has a twisted new plot that threatens to leave Sequin Land spinning. As Half-Genie Shantae, players will use her iconic hair-whip attacks, magical dance transformations into six creature forms, and a variety of items and upgrades to seek out the Relic Hunters who can help turn the tectonic tables on Risky. By rearranging the land itself and moving between the Front Yard and Back Yard play fields, players will explore multilayered levels, solve brain-twisting puzzles, and find entry into devious labyrinths guarded by powerful bosses.

Recoded on the Unity engine by the original dev team, the console/PC version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution contains the same story, in-game sprites, and gameplay content as the previously released GBA version, plus players will now be able to enjoy the game with updated hi-def character portraits, illustrations, menus, and other visual elements. Alternatively, they can experience the game with its original graphics in Classic Mode. Additionally, the competitive local four-player Battle Mode — a first for the Shantae series — features extra arenas not present in the GBA version. Following fan-favorite titles such as Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is the sixth game released in the multi-million-selling Shantae series. In addition to the digital version, a physical version, published by Limited Run Games, will be offered in both standard and collector’s editions later in 2025.

For more information on Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the Shantae series, and other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook, @wayforwardtech on Instagram, and @wayforward.bsky.social on Bluesky.

Key Features

  • Discover the lost chapter of the Shantae saga, fully restored and released after 20 years!
  • Fight and explore using your hair-whipping ability, magic items, and belly-dance transformations (including monkey, elephant, crab, and more)!
  • Thwart Risky’s twisted plot in classic visual mode or with high-def portraits and menus!
  • Spin and shift Front Yard and Back Yard playfields to create new routes and solve puzzles!
  • Visit towns, battle through labyrinths, purchase upgrades, find collectables, and meet with friends like Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo!
  • For the first time ever in a Shantae game, four players can compete in Battle Mode!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 35 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

Copyright ©2025 WayForward Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Shantae and the Shantae logo ™ BOZON

Zen Studios Brings Two Tomb Raider Pinball Tables to Pinball FX, Pinball FX VR, Zen Pinball World, and Legends Pinball 4K on June 19

Get ready to raid the arcades on PC, Consoles, mobile, and even VR!

San Francisco, CA (May 8, 2025) | Today, Zen Studios — the leading global producer and publisher of digital pinball video games — is excited to announce that it’s bringing Lara Croft to life in the newest DLC pack Tomb Raider Pinball, containing two new pinball tables, Tomb Raider Pinball: Adventures of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider Pinball: Secrets of Croft Manor to Zen Pinball World, Pinball FX, Pinball FX VR, and Legends Pinball 4K! From the legendary halls of Croft Manor to mysterious tombs around the world, test your skills, uncover secrets, and play through iconic moments from the Tomb Raider franchise. Are you ready?

Inspired by the games developed by Crystal Dynamics, relive Lara Croft’s greatest adventures with two new action-packed tables! From the legendary halls of Croft Manor to mysterious tombs around the world, test your skills, uncover secrets, and play through iconic moments from the Tomb Raider franchise.

Tomb Raider Pinball: Adventures of Lara Croft Key Features:

  • Explore Lara’s Greatest Adventures: Travel through some of Tomb Raider’s most legendary locations, from the jungles of Peru and the Great Wall of China to Egypt’s pyramids and the icy caves of Tibet. 
  • Epic Challenges: Face the mysterious Atlanteans, Willard’s mutated spider form, the Sea Witch, and more, using Lara’s iconic dual pistols in a special third-person shooting mode! 
  • Tomb Multiball: Lock three balls into a playfield trapdoor to unleash chaotic multi-ball action, and gain amazing treasures from the unexplored tomb. 
  • Agile Adventurer: Navigate treacherous ramps, balance your way through the tilt field, and avoid other pitfalls in the table’s intricate design. 
  • Survivor Wizard Mode: Experience the Survivor Trilogy in a final showdown, fighting wolves in the jungle, battling the evil cult leader, Mathias, and uncovering Trinity’s secrets in Paititi.

Tomb Raider Pinball: Secrets of Croft Manor Key Features:

  • Explore the Manor: Shoot ramps and targets to navigate the various wings of Croft Manor, from the grand main hall to the hidden study and the mysterious hedge maze. 
  • Master the Challenges: Train like Lara with distinct game modes, including Agility Training, Combat Mastery, and puzzle-filled Study Sessions. 
  • Uncover Ancient Secrets: Unlock the Wizard Mode: Echoes of Time, where you must solve an intricate mechanism to reveal a powerful family relic. 
  • Epic Multi-balls & Side Missions: Activate the White Queen Multiball, restore the manor in Renovation Rush, and experience the haunting Midnight Multiball inside the manor’s ancient clock. 
  • Signature Pinball Mechanics: Engage with interactive toys, including a rotating chamber, a spiral staircase ramp, an animated armored knight, and more!

Pinball fans will be able to play the two newest tables on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Meta Quest, and Legends Pinball 4K. 

About Embracer Group

Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile, and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises. With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 111 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group’s shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen Studios has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Disney, Legendary, Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and Paramount Pictures.

Zen Studios’ Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007. The latest iteration of Pinball FX and its horror-centric counterpart, Pinball M, were released in 2023 as free-to-play titles across all major gaming platforms. New downloadable pinball tables are released frequently for both titles. 

For more information, please visit zenstudios.com.

Cozy Sandbox RPG Pixelshire is Now Available on PC

Console versions to come later this year

Walnut Creek, California – May 8, 2025 | Adorably cozy RPG Pixelshire is available now on PC with a special 15% launch discount, announced Maximum Entertainment. Developed by Kappa Bits, Pixelshire invites adventurers to explore a beautifully detailed pixelated world known as Arcadia. Traverse the vast and diverse continent, discover hidden treasures, and build a bountiful settlement with unlimited customization. View today’s launch trailer: 

Enchanted landscapes await, along with numerous activities: cast your fishing line to snag the perfect catch, mine for precious ore, and unleash your creativity by terraforming the world into the village of your dreams. Pixelshire mixes life sim elements with town building, exploration, and combat. Master trades, become the bravest dungeon explorer, and get to know your neighbors.

By befriending the ever-accommodating townsfolk and lovingly caring for their farm animals, you’ll never feel alone on your journey. Whether it’s cultivating a thriving farm with fields of crops, mastering the art of magic, or enhancing your culinary skills, there’s something for everyone to embrace in Pixelshire.

Purchase Pixelshire today on Steam. PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for release later this year.

Follow Pixelshire on X at https://x.com/KappaBits and @MaximumEntmt

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.

About Kappa Bits

Kappa Bits is an independent game development studio founded by solo developer Vasilis, dedicated to crafting unique and engaging experiences for players worldwide. With a passion for pixel art and fun gameplay systems, Kappa Bits continues to refine its creative vision, delivering high-quality indie experiences.

AZRA GAMES REVEALS UNGODLY, A DARK FANTASY FREE-TO-PLAY RPG COMING TO MOBILE & PC THIS WINTER

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May. 08, 2025 — Azra Games, a Sacramento-based game developer founded in 2022 and dedicated to creating the next generation of mobile & PC role-playing games (RPGs) today revealed the title of their new, dark fantasy free-to-play character-collector RPG, UnGodly™. The full reveal is set for this fall, with a winter release planned for iOS App Store, Google Play, and PC through Steam® & Epic Games Store.

UnGodly, inspired by the savage worlds of forgotten sword and sorcery, invites players to step into a shattered realm where a mysterious force has driven civilization to ruin. Featuring visceral combat and evocative themes, the game rewards mastery with raw, brutal fights and real-time strategic gameplay. 

Scarred by trauma yet undeniably striking, UnGodly’s characters are as formidable as the world that seeks to break them. The game’s innovative “Affinity System” allows players to build emotional connections between characters, unlocking raw, vulnerability-driven narratives & intense dialog.

“UnGodly isn’t just a game; it’s a story about survival, struggle, and the indomitable human spirit, and it’s designed to speak to the primal instincts we all share. We’ve created a world that is raw and honest, and will feel authentic to players who will recognize themselves in the characters.” said Mark Otero, Azra Games Founder & CEO. “UnGodly is ambitious. We aim to shock and awe gamers with an unapologetically classic dark fantasy experience inspired by the Roleplaying games that many of us grew up with.”

Azra Games, founded by veteran game designer Mark Otero, renowned for his 0-to-1 work on Electronic Arts’ top-grossing Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (his eighth character-collector RPG), is supported by a skilled team of seasoned gaming experts. UnGodly, Azra Games’ debut “4th generation RPG,” aims to bring the dark fantasy genre into the modern age by seamlessly blending mobile and PC-quality experiences.

“We are pioneering the 4th generation of mobile RPGs, bridging the gap between mobile and console/PC experiences,” said Otero. “UnGodly will deliver open worlds, real-time party-based battles, and extended PvE campaigns, redefining mobile gaming with console-quality experiences. With a growing expert team and solid funding, we’re excited to bring Western gamers unparalleled gameplay on both mobile and PC.”

The Azra Games team is hard at work on UnGodly, their ground-breaking debut RPG. A full reveal is set for fall, with the PC beta and mobile pre-order expected to launch simultaneously.

To stay up to date with the latest news visit: www.ungodlygame.com 

About Azra Games

Azra Games is pioneering the fourth generation of RPGs with a focus on mobile. Based in Sacramento, CA, the studio was founded by former EA and BioWare executive Mark Otero, best known as the developer of the hit game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Azra Games is working on a new, dark fantasy free-to-play character-collector, UnGodly, which will be fully revealed this fall, with a winter release planned for iOS, Android, and PC through Steam® & Epic Games Store. Azra Games is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Pantera Capital and NFX.  UnGodly™ and all related characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are the property of Azra Games, Inc.™ UnGodly, Azra and the Azra Games are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Azra Games, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2025 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

MONSTER-TAMING RPG CREATURE KEEPER OUT NOW ON STEAM

Befriend, train and battle alongside wild Creatures in this charming, retro-inspired, action-adventure RPG

VANCOUVER, British Columbia May 8, 2025 – Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Fervir Games are excited to announce that Creature Keeper, the monster-taming, action-adventure RPG where you tame, train and fight alongside wild Creatures in real-time combat, is available now on PC via Steam for $14.99! Build your party of charming companions to take on any challenge, then coordinate powerful attacks and combos on an action-packed, retro-inspired journey across a vast world full of dangers and secrets to discover.

Welcome to Thera, a magical and mysterious land filled with fifty fantastical Creatures to raise and fight alongside in epic combat. Embark on a great adventure to restore balance and stop a strange sickness from bringing calamity to the world.

Build and customize your party, level up and unlock new buffs and powers, and learn all about Creatures through your battles and experiences. Befriend a wide variety of Creatures like the adorable Amphibiole, the powerful Molectus, the gigantic Lutras, the jacked Swolfe, and the almighty Bep. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, grow a garden on the go, and embark on a fantastic journey to fulfill your destiny!

Key Features

  • Build Your Team & Fight: Assemble your dream team by befriending a variety of unique Creatures to battle alongside you in real time. Choose your Creatures wisely to handle any challenge that stands in your way!
  • Customize Your Creatures: Create powerful, diverse, and stylish playstyles through gameplay-altering skill gems, perks, weapons and more while looking fashionable with tons of hats to dress your Creatures up in.
  • Potent Plant Power: Use your Pocket Garden to grow food and create helpful Connection Bonuses for your Creatures in an engaging organization mini-game.
  • Knowledge Is Strength: Fill out your Bestiary of fifty unique Creatures to unlock powerful buffs and items for your party.
  • An Epic Journey Awaits: Explore the vast world of Thera and all its secrets as you take on your quest of destiny.

Creature Keeper is available today on Steam for $14.99 and is coming soon to the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The game is also in development for Nintendo Switch. It will be featured in Steam’s Creature Collector Fest May 12-19 and will be debuting a developer diary at the OTK Games Expo on May 25 (where it previously won the expo’s $25,000 grant in 2023).

For more information, visit the Graffiti Games website, and follow the latest updates from the team on Twitter/X and Discord.

About Fervir Games

Fervir Games is a one-man studio founded in 2021 with a focus on pixel art and animation, currently working on the monster-taming RPG Creature Keeper.

About Graffiti Games

Graffiti Games is a video game publisher comprised of a strong team of games industry veterans. With a powerful, global distribution network encompassing both digital and physical retail partners, Graffiti achieves worldwide reach and maximizes sales potential for its games. Graffiti is known for a portfolio of high-quality games, including the recent best sellers Blue Fire and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. To find out more about Graffiti and our portfolio, please visit www.graffitigames.com.