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Legendary Game Designer Greg Johnson’s Dancing With Ghosts Enters Early Access Oct. 8

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LAHAINA, Hawaii – 23 Sept 2026 – Dancing with Ghosts, the life-sim about finding joy from grief, created by legendary game developer Greg Johnson’s HumaNature Studios, bounds into Steam Early Access on PC this Thursday, 8 Oct 2026.

Dancing with Ghosts is a passion project for Johnson, whose work includes lead design on the ToeJam and Earl franchise, the Starflight series, and Doki-Doki Universe. The game was born in the wake of the tragic passing of Greg’s 28-year-old daughter and his family’s devastating loss in the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Greg found solace in the Thai culture and traditions his wife Sirena brought into his life, offering ways to rise and grow from grief. This philosophy, combined with his mind for game design, created a cozy experience celebrating joy and Thai culture, enlisting talent from both Thailand and the diaspora for art, programming, animation, and voice acting.

In Dancing with Ghosts, after a tragic accident claims the lives of her parents, 15-year-old Mai must rebuild her life in the Thai river village where she grew up. As Mai processes the loss of her family and struggles with grief, she meets a friendly young ghost named Pim struggling to remember almost any of her time in the world of the living – but is overjoyed to discover Mai can see and talk to her.

Help Mai and Pim make something positive out of their unfortunate situations by helping others, inspired by the Thai concept of utit suan boon kusohn, dedicating good karma to ease the way for those who have passed.Play mini-games like making deliveries by boat and scooter and cooking up delicious Thai food to help villagers with their daily tasks and earn Karma for Pim. 

Groove to original music performed by Genevieve Goings (Disney’s Choo Choo Soul) and internationally renowned reggae artist Conkarah as Mai learns the dance moves from her late mother and sketches in her journal to process her raw emotions. Enter villagers’ bodies as Pim to hear their innermost thoughts and collect Heartlights that help them escape shadow spirits. 

“Dancing with Ghosts is a deliberately joyful experience,” said Greg Johnson, creator of Dancing with Ghosts and founder of HumaNature Studios. “We all experience sadness because that’s a natural part of being human – I had to find my way back to joy, and I want this game to help others on their path, while celebrating the Thai culture that guided me there.”

Dancing with Ghosts launches into Steam Early Access for PC on Thursday, 8 Oct 2026 for $14.99 with English and Thai text and voice acting, with a free demo available now. For more information on Dancing with Ghosts, follow HumaNature Studios on Bluesky, Twitter, and Facebook.

About HumaNature Studios

HumaNature Studios was founded in 2006 by veteran game designer Greg Johnson, lead designer on classic titles Starflight and ToeJam and Earl, who has also collaborated with game luminaries like Will Wright and major Hollywood studios like DreamWorks. The studio is the creative force behind Doki-Doki Universe, ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove, and Kimono Cats and aims to build charming and playful games that appeal to non-gamers and help people connect with others in expressive and creative ways.

GRAB A SHOVEL & BURY SOME CORPSES! GRAVEYARD KEEPER 2 IS OUT NOW ON PC & CONSOLES

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Restore the town, lead undead forces in battle and embrace the most ethical capitalism harvesting remains for profit in this indie-hit sequel!

SEATTLE — Sept. 22, 2026 –The dead rise – now put them back in the ground! The most accurately inaccurate medieval cemetery simulator, Graveyard Keeper 2, launches today on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Graveyard Keeper 2 has amassed 1 million Steam wishlists and is the follow-up to the indie darling Graveyard Keeper, which reached over 10 million players. Lead your very own undead army into battle, build profit-generating automated machinery out of resources like human remains, and protect the realm from the inevitable zombie apocalypse!

Sow the seeds of discord as you lay corpses to rest in your own graveyard, just long enough for them to rise again as your undead minions. Gather and collect materials like hearts, bones, brains, and skin to create your perfect zombie army and automate all the dirty work for you. Farm food, take care of your livestock, and exterminate the undead to become the most productive keeper and revitalize your quaint medieval town.

Key Features

  • CORPSE BURYING YOU KNOW & LOVE: All the graveyard keeping, grotesque characters and twisted humor you love is back! Manage your graveyard, craft, upgrade abilities, complete engaging storylines, fish, trade, customize your character and so much more!
  • A TOWN TO DIE FOR: Explore a massive town overrun by the undead, helping the townsfolk rebuild while earning some revenue along the way. Explore tons of varied locations and travel between areas with the convenient city map.
  • MANAGE. GRIND. AUTOMATE: Build and manage your own medieval graveyard. Harvest flora and human remains to build extraordinary machinery, automate production, and expand your graveyard for pure profit.

Graveyard Keeper 2 is out today for $24.99 on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

About Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games is an independent game studio from Lithuania, returning with Graveyard Keeper 2, the sequel to the original, unhinged classic! The studio is known for its legendary humor and art style across various franchises, like Punch Club, Swag and Sorcery, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story and, of course, Graveyard Keeper.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

Aspyr Reveals Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, Launching Sept. 30!

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Pre-order the acclaimed action titles individually or together as part of the Middle-earth™: Shadow Bundle and save 50% through launch!

AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 22, 2026 –Happy Hobbit Day! Aspyr is thrilled to reveal Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the two legendary open-world action titles to a Nintendo platform for the first time when they release on Sept. 30, 2026. Originally developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, this award-winning Middle-earth saga is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Players will be able to experience these games, including all previously released DLC and bonus content, at home or on-the-go, available individually or together as part of the Middle-earth™: Shadow Bundle!

The Middle-earth™: Shadow Bundleis available to pre-order digitally for $34.99, a 50% discount off its base price ($69.99), available until launch. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Editionis available to pre-order on its own digitally for $9.99 ($19.99 before the 50% discount), while Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition can be pre-ordered digitally for $24.99 ($49.99 before the 50% discount).

About Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is the winner of more than 50 awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action/Adventure Game and Outstanding Innovation in Gaming.  

The game delivers a dynamic environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.

At the heart of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition is the groundbreaking Nemesis System that creates unique, procedurally generated enemies that level up, adapt, and hold grudges that are unique to each gamer. Players will fight through the open world regions of Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels them, while discovering the origins of the Rings of Power, building their legend and ultimately confronting the evil of Sauron and his armies.

In addition to the base game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition features all previously released content, including:

  • “Lord of the Hunt” Campaign Expansion: Dive deeper into Mordor’s living world and hunt its wildest beasts to turn them against Sauron’s forces.
  • “The Bright Lord” Campaign Expansion: Battle against Sauron as Celebrimbor, the great Elven Lord of the Second Age, to unlock powerful runes and the ability to wield the One Ring.
  • Guardians of the Flaming Eye Exclusive Warband Mission: Face Sauron’s elite Defenders before the Black Gate and earn the Wolf’s Head rune.
  • Bonus Warband Missions, Runes & Skins: Take on even more of Sauron’s minions, enhance your weapons with powerful runes and customize Talion’s appearance with unique skins.

About Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition

In the epic sequel to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, players will be engrossed in a richer, more personal and expansive world full of epic heroes and villains, as theyforge a new Ring of Power, conquer fortresses in massive battles, dominate Mordor from within and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths.

The Definitive Edition includes the Sword of Dominion bonus weapon and all downloadable content and expansions:

  • “Desolation of Mordor” Story Expansion: Play as Baranor, the Captain of the Tower from Minas Ithil, and travel deep behind enemy lines in the Eastern Deserts of Mordor to raise an Easterling Army and open a new front in the Shadow War. 
  • “Blade of Galadriel” Story Expansion: Play as Eltariel, the Blade of Galadriel, as she hunts the newest Ringwraith, battling with a new dual-wield combat style, new powers based on the Light of Galadriel and the ability to wield the New Ring.
  • Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion: Feared by all other tribes for their savagery and renowned for their ferocity in combat, the Slaughter Tribe is coming to carve a bloody path across the face of Mordor.
  • Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion: The Outlaw Tribe areMordor’s ultimate rebels, defying the domination of the Dark Lord and the Bright Lord alike and fighting for the Age of the Orc. They make fearsome followers and mighty warriors, wielding chains to capture their enemies and salvage weapons and armor.
  • Content Note: The Garrison is fully playable offline, so you can reassign your un-deployed Orc followers across regions on the go. As this edition is optimized for offline play, Online Conquests, Vendettas, Fight Pits, Chests, and Training Orders are unavailable in this title.

These are the latest The Lord of the Rings titles released by Aspyr, following the launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition last month. Fans can look forward to even more classic releases by Aspyr from the beloved franchise in the future!

Pre-order Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition, Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition, or the Middle-earth™: Shadow Bundletoday on Nintendo Switch 2, with a 50% discount through launch. Fans can look forward to even more classic releases by Aspyr from the beloved franchise in the future!

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Most recently, the company launched Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ – Legacy Edition and Legacy of Kain™: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, available now on all platforms. Today the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is an Embracer Group company based in Austin, Texas.

About Middle-earth Enterprises

As Middle-earth’s stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP & brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those developing highest quality creations inspired by the lore, in accordance with state-of-the-art green business and sustainability practices; including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a deep commitment to protect our Earth, its wondrous beauty, and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises (MEE), acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, owns exclusive worldwide rights to motion picture, live stage, certain TV, related merchandise and services, inspired by The Hobbit book and The Lord of the Rings trilogy of books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., 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.

MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR and MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR © 2026 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2026 New Line Productions, Inc. All The Lord of the Rings content other than content from the New Line films © 2026 Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC (“MEE”). MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR, MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and the names of the characters, events, items, and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of MEE under license to WB Games Inc.(s26). NEMESIS SYSTEM ™ & WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s26). © 2026 Aspyr Media, Inc. Aspyr and the Aspyr star logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aspyr Media, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

The Reconquista, rebuilt province by province — Crown of Hispania is out now in Early Access

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11th-century Iberia, split between Christian kingdoms and rival taifas, with populations that convert, migrate and react to how you rule.

NÎMES, FRANCE — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 22, 2026

Crown of Hispania rebuilds the Iberian Peninsula at a scale the genre rarely attempts: more than 300 hand-built provinces, each mapped to the region’s real terrain rather than sketched onto a thin global map. The grand strategy game from four-person developer studio, Regalis Studio, is available today in Early Access on Steam.

You play a noble of the 11th century, when the peninsula was divided between Christian kingdoms in the north and rival Muslim taifas in the south, and nobody agreed on who should hold the middle. Ground can be taken by war or secured through alliance, marriage and political manoeuvring. Both are viable paths through a campaign. The populations within your realm convert, migrate and react to how you rule, making religious tension a condition to manage rather than a problem to solve once. Your court carries its own politics, and your Council issues missions of its own.

Key features include:

  • One region, in detail: Over 300 hand-built provinces across Iberia and its neighbouring regions, mapped to the real terrain instead of a thin global scale.
  • Rule by war or by diplomacy: Conquer territory through warfare, or secure dominance through alliances, marriages and political manoeuvring.
  • Populations that react: Cultures and faiths within your realm evolve, convert and respond to your rule, and stability is never guaranteed.
  • An economy to build: Develop your lands through construction, raise trade value, and enact decrees to sustain expansion.
  • A court and a Council: Navigate internal court politics and carry out the missions your Council assigns.
  • An AI that fights back: Designed to be difficult and proactive rather than passive, forcing players through genuinely hard situations.
  • Free army movement: Move armies across the map without province restrictions, enabling real flanking and positioning.

Regalis Studio is direct about what Early Access covers: economy, country management, technology, court and land warfare are fully designed and in at launch, while cultural and religious systems are, by the studio’s own admission, basic for now and set to be reworked after launch alongside AI improvements shaped by player feedback. 

Crown of Hispania is a single-player game, available now in Early Access on Steam.

Well Dweller Launches Its Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania Adventure 

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Now Available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, the Xbox Family, and Xbox Game Pass

Top Hat Studios, Inc. and developer Kyle Thompson, creator of hit games Crypt Custodian and Islets, today announced that Well Dweller is now available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, the Xbox Family, and PC (Steam, GOG). The game also launched on Xbox Game Pass, allowing members to experience the complete adventure across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.

First revealed during Nintendo’s Indie World showcase, Well Dweller invites players into a bizarre and twisted mythical kingdom filled with charming characters. Developed by Kyle Thompson, Well Dweller is an original hand-drawn dark fairy-tale adventure set within a haunting storybook world.

Players take on the role of Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick who must burn the wicked queen to save his family before they become part of her royal gown. His journey takes him through a whimsical but morbid fairy-tale landscape, battling terrifying beasts while gaining new abilities that expand the world around them. Along the way, players discover secrets, mysteries, and the riddles that rot in the underbelly of this wretched queendom.

The dark nooks and crannies throughout the realm shelter powerful trinkets key to survival, while a cast of charming characters and allies, each trying to make their own way through the Queen’s twisted world, awaits befriending. As players explore the interconnected world, they’ll need to use various skills and new abilities to uncover more of the decaying Queendom’s mysteries and learn just how it came to be. Not every fable or fairy tale has a happy ending, and an imposing collection of beasts and royally-sized challenges awaits.

In the tiny shoes (or feathers) of Glimmer, players may just be able to reunite his sheltered siblings, snatched from the nest one night in a turn of events that led to the rise of an unlikely little hero.

Well Dweller is now available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, the Xbox Family, and PC (Steam, GOG). For more information, follow the official social channels. 

Raw Fury’s Sci-Fi Puzzle Game Rivage Now Available

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Step Aboard the 25th Century A.R.E.S Space Station Today to Discover the Truth Behind the Missing Crew

STOCKHOLM – Sept. 22, 2026 – Today, Swedish indie game publisher Raw Fury and developer Exnilo Studio released their highly anticipated immersive sci-fi puzzle game, Rivage, on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and XBOX on Cloud. 

Players are invited to step aboard the 25th-century A.R.E.S space station and put their puzzle-solving skills to the ultimate test as they explore the unknown and uncover the truth behind its missing crew.

In Rivage, players take on the role of Miranda as she searches for answers about her crew’s disappearance and strives to escape a time-bending cosmic phenomenon. Caught in an infinite time loop, players must use each cycle to solve intricate puzzles and reveal the truth behind the distortions that have consumed the station.

Key features in Rivage include: 

  • Immersive world – Step aboard the A.R.E.S. station, a meticulously detailed, fully interactable environment where every item tells a story. Examine artifacts, analyze research data, and uncover hidden notes scattered across abandoned workstations.
  • Captivating storytelling – The station was once home to a crew, each with their own goals, fears, and philosophies. Now, only fragments of their lives remain: journals, personal logs, and encrypted messages scattered throughout the station. Piece together their relationships, uncover the emotional toll of isolation, and experience a narrative that weaves scientific mystery with human vulnerability.
  • Unravel the mystery – Every puzzle in Rivage is woven into the fabric of the story. Repair broken systems, realign malfunctioning mechanisms, and solve environmental challenges that play with gravity, magnetism, and the very flow of time.
  • The K9 system – With the K9 System, Miranda can log discoveries and retain certain puzzle solutions, allowing players to focus on what truly matters: uncovering the truth behind the distortions that have consumed the station. 

Rivage is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and XBOX on Cloud. To keep up with the game, follow Exnilo Studio’s X page here.

About Exnilo Studio

Based in Canada, Exnilo Studio is an indie game studio developing Rivage, a mind-bending puzzle, riddle, and escape room experience.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is an indie (un)publisher dedicated to connecting games with players by creating unforgettable experiences. With over 50 games published, including Blue Prince, The Seance of Blake Manor, Call of the Sea, Sable, Cassette Beasts, Norco and the Kingdom series, Raw Fury has been consistently recognised as a top 10 publisher in Metacritic’s annual rankings. With an unwavering commitment to being the best partner for indie developers, Raw Fury continues to champion unique games and bring exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

“Say Cheese!” Outbound Wildlife Update Is OUT NOW on PC, PS5 & XBOX!

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Snap, Track, and Explore in Outbound’s Latest Free Content Expansion

Macclesfield, UK – 22 September 2026

Square Glade Games & Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to unveil the next big chapter for Outbound, bringing a rich fauna expansion and a feature-packed photography system to the cozy open-world adventure today across Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 players can expect the update very soon to follow for their favourite platform!

The Wildlife Update brings a brand-new way to document your off-grid journey. Players can now discover an expanded fauna ecosystem featuring 34 unique animal species roaming across the game’s four distinct biomes. Not only that, but players can now grab Outbound at -20% discount on Steam – a perfect time to jump into the game and the free updates, as the cozy autumn season approaches.

What’s More in the Update

  • The Photography System: Visit the new Wildlife Outpost in the first biome to download the blueprint for a craftable camera. Fine-tune your shots with professional settings, including Exposure/Brightness, Depth of Field focus points, Saturation, Contrast, and Zoom. Every snapshot is saved directly to your library.
  • Wildlife Journal Tracking: Journal now displays previews of the animal, to help you find which one you haven’t documented yet! The camera automatically detects animals in view. Framing a species and taking a crisp shot logs the animal as ‘collected’ in a brand-new tab in your personal journal.
  • Enhanced Optics: The static binoculars found across the world can now be used to view long-distance when you don’t have your camera to zoom in just yet.
  • Upgraded Building Options: A new solid wooden foundation featuring a closed wooden floor is now unlocked and available immediately in the build menu with no blueprint required.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Based on community feedback, the fishing interaction prompt now only appears while standing still, keeping your HUD clean and uninterrupted while exploring and walking in the water.
  • In-Game Collectibles: Keep an eye out for a brand-new Kickstarter backer-designed charms and adorable animal-shaped plant pots to spruce up your mobile sanctuary. 

Your Home is Where You Park It
Outbound invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and into a vibrant, stylized world where your home is wherever you park it. Following the massive success of the launch and the recent Fishing Update, the Wildlife Update continues to expand Outbound’s peaceful, sustainable world with fresh, low-stress activities for players to enjoy at their own pace. 

Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their most recent title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s 15 most-wishlisted games, backed by a highly successful Kickstarter campaign and strong launches across Steam and all major consoles. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development. 

About Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

Furyball: Rogue Revenge enters Steam Early Access on September 23

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34% off for two weeks, with a 12-month road to 1.0 and consoles

Furyball: Rogue Revenge, the fast, violent and irreverent action roguelite from independent studio Rebound, launches in Early Access on PC via Steam on Wednesday, September 23 at 3 PM CEST (9 AM ET, 6 AM PT). Watch the launch trailer, scored with a new track by French Touch producer The Toxic Avenger:

The first rogue “Beat’em Ball”: a fast-paced action roguelite where your only weapon is a bouncing bullet ball. Think Lethal League x Hotline Miami x Hades. You play as Azami and you have one night to cross Neo-Arcadia, a retro-futuristic citadel straight out of 70s grindhouse cinema, where every arena is a pinball table built to hurt. Azami has a ball. The gangs never stood a chance.

IN EARLY ACCESS

Two districts and their gangs: the Madbull Warriors, who turned the ballpark into a bullring, and the Iron Angels, who took the golf course to war. Add 2 weapons, 2 ball tunings, 2 handgears, 50+ items, 10 skills and 24 challenges.

ROAD TO 1.0

Updates through 2027 bring a third district, new bosses, narrative quests and the Furydome, leading to version 1.0 and a console release.

“The core is here, and it hits hard. From today, players help us make it bigger.”
Antoine Papot, Game Director at Rebound

LAUNCH PRICING

€9.89 / $9.89 instead of €14.99 / $14.99 for the first two weeks. Less than a golf lesson (the Iron Angels give theirs for free). Regular prices: £13.99, C$19.99, CNY 69, KRW 19,000, JPY 1,990; see the Steam page for other regions. The price will rise before 1.0.

Journalists, content creators and streamers can request an Early Access key now, with an embargo lifting at launch on September 23 at 3 PM CEST.*

*Earlier coverage may be possible upon explicit agreement.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

Based in Angoulême, the “capital of comics” in France, Rebound is an independent game studio founded in 2017. The studio is known for self-publishing the Tennis Manager franchise and for its work on TopSpin 2K25 as a 2K Development Partner. With Furyball: Rogue Revenge, Rebound joins the new wave of French independent studios making noise worldwide, moving from tennis management into fast-paced action, while staying true to its DNA: balls, rebounds and gameplay mastery.

Medieval Dynasty Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Fresh Wild Game Update And New Hunting Set DLC

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Most comprehensive version of the fan favorite is available now, while developer Render Cube is preparing more content for 2027

Oberhaching, Germany, September 22, 2026 – Hear ye, hear ye. Bring your family and friends. Let’s meet at the town square. For we have something to celebrate: Medieval Dynasty, the captivating blend of roleplaying, life-sim and settlement building, set in Europe‘s feudal era, celebrates its 6th anniversary of the original release into Early Access on PC. The game, masterfully crafted by development team Render Cube and published by Toplitz Productions, is as popular as ever, with a devoted community of thousands of players spending countless hours daily in the expansive game world.

In true fashion, Render Cube celebrates not only by pledging continued support for the game going into next year, with the new map The Backwood already announced, but also by adding more free content to the already rich game world. As part of the anniversary celebrations the Wild Game Update has been released, making the lands a lot more interesting, with the hunting season at its peak. Be on the lookout for legendary versions of already well-known species, with a successful hunt yielding beautiful new loot. This update also introduces additional free content for owners of the Exquisite Pack DLC.

Furthermore, Wild Game also serves as the foundation for the Hunting Set DLC, which adds two new costumes and four beautifully adorned weapons that can be crafted from materials sourced from legendary animals.

Medieval Dynasty including the Wild Game Update as well as the Hunting Set DLC are available on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store as well as on current gen consoles. More information can be found on the respective store pages. Join our official Discord server to get the latest news on Medieval Dynasty and the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

Medieval Dynasty on Steam
Medieval Dynasty in the PlayStation Store
Medieval Dynasty in the Xbox Store

About Render Cube

Render Cube is a Polish development studio founded in 2012. In the initial period of its activity, it focused on outsourcing works, commissioned mainly by other game producers, which resulted in cooperation with, among others, CD Projekt, Techland or Platige Image. In recent years, the company has been focusing on the production of its own games, released on PC and console platforms. The biggest title of the studio is Medieval Dynasty, a unique production that combines the best features of such popular genres as survival games, simulators, builders, RPGs and strategies.The company employs over 30 people and is listed on the Polish Stock Exchange.

 About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

What is Blazing Fast Growth? Stupid Never Dies Director Explains in a New Video

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The end of all human kind is close at hand, so Davy better act fast!

In a new video shared by publisher SEGA and developer GPTRACK50, Director Eiichiro Sasaki shares some details on the core gameplay players can enjoy starting October 21 in their upcoming pop-punk action-RPG Stupid Never Dies. With countless ways for our favorite zombie underdog Davy to power up, delving into the depths of the underworld to defeat the King of All Monsters (KOM) is fast, furious, and a heck of a lot of fun!

Watch the Stupid Never Dies Deep Bite #2: Game Cycle Trailer:

Davy’s main goal: get to the bottom of the underworld as fast as humanly (or is that zombie-ly?) possible and take out KOM before he takes Davy out! But before doing that, the smart thing to do is prepare for battle. In the shopping mall (Davy’s home base), Davy can visit his companions who can equip him with all sorts of upgrades. Ascelino, found at at Ink on the Brain, can modify Davy’s head, arms, and legs through Body Hack with Over Technology collected during runs. By visiting Bessie at Bessie Burger, Davy can trade in monster parts to unlock powerful Zombie Skills that will appear later on as level-up choices. Time is of the essence, here, and zombies are not known for their speed, so travel from store to store on your trusty modified robot vacuum.

Davy starts each dive into KOM’s realm at level 1, but through the power of Blazing Fast Growth, over time, Davy levels up faster and faster with every enemy he defeats. He’ll eventually reach a point where even defeating a single enemy at the start of the run will gain him a massive amount of levels, skyrocketing him from 0-60 in an instant, making it possible for him to descend all the way to the bottom to take out KOM in a single run. That’s the heart of Blazing Fast Growth – the satisfaction of gaining the greatest power in the shortest amount of time!

Demo Update Now Available

Since the launch of the Stupid Never Dies: First Bite demo, the team has been listening closely to player feedback. A new update is now available that improves enemy targeting during combat, which will also be available in the full game at launch.

Improvements to the demo include:

  • Adjusted attacks to make it easier to hit enemies, particularly those on the ground or in the air.
  • Added a new “Combat Camera Assist” feature to help keep enemies in view during combat. (Combat Camera Assist can be turned ON/OFF in the Options menu.)

Want to check out Stupid Never Dies for yourself? Play the Stupid Never Dies: First Bite demo now on Steam and PlayStation 5!

About Stupid Never Dies

Set in a monster-ruled otherworldly dungeon, Stupid Never Dies puts you in control of Davy, a timid zombie living at the very bottom of monster society. Defeat enemies, level up, and collect strange items to grow stronger on your quest to bring Julia, a frozen human girl, back to life.

Steal enemy abilities, customize your undead body with bizarre upgrades, and experience fast-paced combat packed with innovation.

Developed by GPTRACK50, a new studio formed by veteran action game developers, Stupid Never Dies delivers a single-player 3D action RPG experience unlike anything you’ve played before.

Wishlist Stupid Never Dies on PlayStation and on Steam.

Stupid Never Dies will be available for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 on October 21, 2026, followed by a Japan release on October 22. The game will be available for purchase as a Standard Edition for $49.99 USD, or as part of the Stupid Never Dies: Glorious Idiot Edition for $59.99 USD.

The game will be available in English, with English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese as supported subtitle languages.

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About GPTRACK50

GPTRACK50 Inc. was established in Osaka, Japan, in October 2022 by President Hiroyuki Kobayashi with the mission of creating new entertainment IPs, primarily through the development of consumer video games for a global audience. The company aims to expand its original IPs beyond games, exploring cross-media opportunities such as live-action films, animation, and more.

The major past works of our staff include the Devil May Cry series, the DRAGON’S DOGMA series, the Resident Evil series, and more.

About SEGA CORPORATION

SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. The company develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of games for consoles, PCs, and wireless devices as well as character products, and various other products. Moreover, SEGA distributes a range of gaming content developed by its domestic and overseas studios worldwide via its global publishing bases. SEGA is leveraging its own IP to accelerate the development and commercialization of its IP not only in games but also in various other media, thereby dramatically increasing the value of its IP. SEGA is positioning transmedia as an important strategy for providing new content to users around the world. https://www.sega.co.jp