May 2, 2025 – Imaginary Game Studios is excited to announce the release of a new trailer and a playable demo for their upcoming first-person platformer, Rogue Climber. This adrenaline-pumping roguelike challenges players to master advanced movement mechanics and strategic upgrades as they ascend a perilous tower filled with traps and enemies.

The demo is now available on Steam, offering players a hands-on experience with the game’s core loop: fast-paced parkour-style movement, tactical item management, and uniquely generated climbs. Each run features unpredictable obstacles and enemies, encouraging experimentation with builds, equipment, and high-skill maneuvers.

What makes Rogue Climber stand out isn’t just its gameplay, but the team behind it. Developed by a micro-studio led by solo developer Christian Tuttle, Rogue Climber is a passion project built from the ground up with community feedback in mind. Drawing inspiration from platformers, roguelikes, and personal stories of persistence, the game reflects the developer’s vision for creative challenge-based progression.

“This project began as a late-night experiment in making movement feel truly satisfying,” said Christian Tuttle, founder of Imaginary Game Studios. “For me, great movement is the heart of a great game. What started as an exploration of locomotion has grown into Rogue Climber – a full game that combines my love for platformers with roguelike unpredictability. I hope it gives players that perfect mix of frustration and triumph that only a challenging climb can deliver.”

Rogue Climber will soon enter Early Access on Steam, with the development team actively seeking feedback to refine the experience. Over the course of Early Access, players can expect feature additions like custom seeds, movement tweaks, and expanded upgrade systems.

About Imaginary Game Studios

Imaginary Game Studios is an independent game developer dedicated to creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences. With a focus on blending challenging gameplay with unique aesthetics, the studio aims to deliver titles that resonate with players seeking fresh and exciting adventures.

Game Reveal Stream Ready for Next Week

STOCKHOLM – 02 May 2025 – Paradox Interactive, the studio behind beloved grand strategy games Europa Universalis IV, Stellaris, Hearts of Iron IV, Crusader Kings III, and Victoria 3, is preparing to announce the next major title in the genre. For 25 years, Paradox has developed and published games that have taken you from the Roman Empire to the stars, and now it will build on that legacy with a new design from Studio Tinto, building on that quarter century of experience.

For the last year, Paradox has previewed this game (Codename Caesar) in its Tinto Talks series of developer diaries, soliciting community feedback on feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research. Now the time has come to reveal Caesar to the world.

On 08 May 2025 at 1800 CEST, you can watch the game reveal live at the address below. The development team will walk you through the highlights of the coming game and reveal how it transforms the genre. For now, you can watch the countdown clock as it ticks towards a new future for rewriting the past.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

Cozy Nature-Building Puzzle Game Roars to Life on PC and Consoles May 15th

Košice, Slovak Republic – May 2nd, 2025. Grindstone and developer Bitmap Galaxy are excited to announce that Preserve, the innovative nature-building puzzle game, will fully launch on May 15th, expanding to multiple platforms, featuring evolving gameplay, and an all-new Jurassic Biome.

After a very positive Steam Early Access journey, Preserve is now ready to make its global debut on console; Nintendo Switch, PlayStation (PS4 | PS5), and Xbox (One, Series X|S). Players worldwide can now explore all the features of this cozy puzzle game, wherever they choose to play.

Key Features:

• Full Compendium – Players dive into detailed card mechanics, scoring, and gameplay strategies.
• Leaderboards – Gamers climb the ranks and compare preservation skills.
• Platform-Specific Achievements/Trophies – Players celebrate their victories.
• Engaging Weekly Challenges – Compete with friends and build nature.
• Card Trading in Harmony Mode – More control over the deck and strategy.
• Expanded Puzzle Collection – More brain-bending nature puzzles.
• Brand New Jurassic Biome – Preservers uncover a prehistoric world of wonder.

“The Jurassic Biome opens up a prehistoric playground for players to explore,” said Peter Janosik, Studio Lead & Programmer at Bitmap Galaxy. “Players will experience prehistoric ecosystems like never before, creating and preserving dinosaur habitats with our signature relaxing gameplay.”

Preserve will be available to purchase on May 15th on Steam (PC, Mac) for $12.49 / €12.49, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles for $14.99 / €14.99. Gamers can wishlist the game now.

About Bitmap Galaxy 

Bitmap Galaxy is a small game development studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia. They strive to make meaningful and amusing games that avoid any unnecessary realistic violence. 

About Grindstone 

Grindstone is a videogame production and publishing company with a strong background in game development based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the well-established Slovakian development studio Games Farm to create new opportunities and support game developers in delivering creatively and commercially viable games that can compete on global markets.

Due process doesn’t stop at the gates of Hell

Developer Deadtoast (My Friend Pedro) and Devolver Digital (also My Friend Pedro) are beyond thrilled to announce the official launch of Shotgun Cop Man, the over-the-top, demon-splattering shooter where you play as a no-nonsense cop who just kicked down the doors of the underworld to serve a warrant on Satan himself.

An explosive new documentary about Shotgun Cop Man’s relentless pursuit of Satan from those that lived it – his ex-wife, former police partner, and one of Satan’s trusted bodyguards – is available now on YouTube. This isn’t your standard cop drama. This is Shotgun Cop Man.

You have the right to remain violent.

Armed with limitless firepower, ballistic-powered movement, and a badge that doesn’t expire, Shotgun Cop Man is bringing law and order to the land of the damned — one scorched soul at a time. 

Available NOW on PC & Nintendo Switch.

https://www.shotguncopman.com/

MONOPOLY GO!’s imaginative mobile game universe will transform into a fully immersive Star Wars experience, spanning the entire Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian Groundbreaking collaboration brings iconic Star Wars characters and locations into the heart of the blockbuster game along with its beloved sticker collection–for an exclusive Star Wars GO! album 

May 1, 2025 – Scopely, one of the leading video game companies in the world, today launched a landmark collaboration between the globally beloved, chart-topping mobile game MONOPOLY GO!and Star Wars. The crossover event invites the game’s devoted community of “Tycoons” and Star Wars fans alike to embark on an enthralling two-month adventure spanning the entire Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian™, unlocking legendary characters and stories infused with the playful and creative spirit of MONOPOLY GO!.

“At Scopely, our goal is to deliver exceptional gameplay experiences and transformative partnerships that keep our global communities engaged and delighted for years on end,” said Eric Wood, SVP of Publishing at Scopely. “This collaboration between MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars brings together one of the most beloved video games in the world with one of the most iconic and enduring franchises in entertainment. It’s a special opportunity to bring the Force to our amazing players and continue redefining what’s possible in mobile games.”

The collaboration is rooted in a deep and compelling narrative that begins with MONOPOLY GO!’s beloved robot Peg-E visiting Mr. Monopoly’s private movie theater. Captivated by the cinematic magic of Star Wars, her daydreams take flight, reimagining the MONOPOLY GO! universe within the Star Wars galaxy. In the ensuing adventure, players will be transported into timeless tales of good and evil, Jedi and Sith, and the light and dark side — kickstarting a series of action-packed in-game events, collectibles and surprises.

“In bringing Star Wars into MONOPOLY GO!, the talented game making team at Scopely set out to create a collaboration that is visually stunning, rich in storytelling, and filled with thrilling gameplay that captures the essence of both franchises,” said Victor Diaz-Roig, President of Games at Scopely. “From iconic characters and eras to the themes that have made Star Wars a cultural touchstone, we worked to craft an experience that feels original and unexpected – while staying true to the creativity and artistry of MONOPOLY GO!”

Starting today, players can begin unlocking the limited-time Star Wars GO! album, featuring 22 exclusive sticker sets, each revealing a unique MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars story inspired by the saga’s most iconic moments.

In celebration of May the 4th, players logging in starting that day will receive an exclusive token – in honor of all Star Wars fans.

This massive crossover brings fan-favorite MONOPOLY GO! events to life with a dose of Star Wars adventure, including:

• ‘Pod’ and ‘Rebel’ Racers: Race iconic Star Wars vehicles through the Mos Espa Grand Arena and the frozen wasteland of Hoth in a twist on MONOPOLY GO!’s high-stakes multiplayer event, Tycoon Racers.
• ‘Star Wars’, ‘Jedi’ and ‘Hyperspace’ Partners Events: Team up with friends to construct larger-than-life Star Wars-themed statues of iconic characters and starships from the Star Wars galaxy, and reap fantastic rewards together.
• ‘Tatooine’, ‘Jawa’ and ‘Tusken’ Treasures: Journey to the Outer Rim planet Tatooine in three special dig-themed events, uncovering relics and treasures inspired by the Star Wars canon.
• Exclusive Collectibles: Collect themed tokens, emojis, signature dice, and shields by completing sticker albums and event challenges, bringing galactic flair to the MONOPOLY GO! experience.

About MONOPOLY GO!

Created by leading video game company Scopely, in partnership with Hasbro, blockbuster mobile game MONOPOLY GO! Has taken the world by storm, uniting a community of MONOPOLY fans around the world, with millions playing the beloved game every day and infusing the beloved MONOPOLY brand further into the cultural zeitgeist. MONOPOLY GO! has attracted 150 million+ downloads and garnered over 50 awards including Google Play’s coveted 2023 “User’s Choice” and Pocket Gamer’s 2024 “Game of the Year.” 

After surpassing $5B in revenue faster than any mobile game in history, MONOPOLY GO! has undoubtedlysolidified its status as one of the most important games franchises of the last decade and has forever made a name for itself in game history.Players have passed GO more than 160 billion times, completed 6 billion boards and made more than 20 billion trips to jail, underscoring its engaging gameplay experience.

MONOPOLY GO! combines classic MONOPOLY gameplay with new worlds to explore, offering a dynamic social experience that enables its player community, known as ‘Tycoons’, to connect, compete, and collaborate with friends and family to build their fortunes. MONOPOLY GO! even recently inspired its own board game, speaking to the game’s mass appeal that transcends generations and geographies. 

For more information, visit www.monopolygo.com.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading global interactive entertainment and video game company, home to many top-grossing, award-winning franchises, including the most successful mobile game ever launched MONOPOLY GO!, along with Stumble Guys, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, WWE Champions, and Yahtzee® With Buddies, among many others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games across mobile, web, PC, and console that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and as a 2024 TIME100 “Most Influential Company In the World,” Scopely has surpassed $10 billion in lifetime revenue due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. With a belief that life is better when we play together, Scopely is on a daily mission to inspire play. Scopely has global operations across North America, Central America, EMEA, and Asia, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

For more information, visit www.scopely.com. 

The Month of Meh is here and it’s all eggs everywhere in Hello Kitty Island Adventure!

Now until May 31, the mysterious, magnificent and dashing Nisetama-san appears somewhere on the island every day! Snap a pic before he disappears to score egg yolks and bring them to the Egg Shrine for eggcellent prizes.

Additionally, Sunblink and Sanrio are excited to announce that Content Update 1, “Friends, Furniture, and Frozen Peaks” is available now on Steam and coming to Nintendo Switch on May 22!

In this free update, players can explore expansions to Icy Peak, discover new weather and flowers, enjoy dozens of new stories, cosmetics, and much more! This update also includes fan-requested features like “Furniture Stacking” to spruce up any cabin and “Call Friend” so you can link up with your Sanrio friends from anywhere.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite, PC via Steam, and Apple Arcade. Players can look forward to exciting content updates coming soon.

For more information, visit the official website, join the official Discord server, and connect with the Hello Kitty and Friends community on X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Get an up-close look at the revamped presentation and enhanced driver experience coming to NASCAR’s flagship racing video game on PC & consoles this fall

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – May 1, 2025 – iRacing has debuted a new developer diary for NASCAR 25, NASCAR’s flagship racing title releasing on PC and consoles this fall. The new “Sights and Sounds of Race Day” video shines a light on the authentic presentation of NASCAR 25, where you’ll experience a full day at the race track from a driver’s perspective – from the pits to the garage to the speedway. Check out the video to hear from racing legend and Executive Producer Dale Earnhardt Jr., as well as NASCAR Cup Series spotters TJ Majors and Josh Williams, both featured in-game. Learn how the game captures the sport’s sounds and emotions, and discover how NASCAR 25 is creating the most immersive NASCAR video game experience yet.

NASCAR 25 will feature all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and, appearing along NASCAR series in a standalone title for the first time, the ARCA Menards Series. All four series, along with real drivers from each, will feature extensively in NASCAR 25’s Career Mode, where you’ll customize your own driver and vehicles, manage contracts, money, facility, and staff, and make strategic choices on and off the track that play a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The four series are also playable in other gameplay modes such as quick races, seasons, and online multiplayer.

NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing is bringing decades of racing expertise to NASCAR 25, including developers who worked on fan-favorite NASCAR games like NASCAR Racing 2003, NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, and entries from the NASCAR Thunder series.

For updates on NASCAR 25, visit www.nascar25.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iRacing.com.

Chillingly atmospheric new launch trailer and gameplay overview released for occult card-crafting RPG; 10% discount available at launch; game officially selected as part of LudoNarraCon lineup

Cambridge, United Kingdom – May 1, 2025 – Nullpointer Games is today thrilled to announce that the tabletop-inspired, occult card-crafting narrative RPG, The Horror at Highrook, is now available digitally for PC via Steam, priced £15.49 / $19.99 / €18.49. An additional 10% discount is available to those who purchase the game during the first two weeks of launch.

The game has also been selected to participate in the prestigious LudoNarraCon festival, which begins today and concludes on May 5.

A stunningly atmospheric new Launch Trailer invites players to pierce the silence of the forsaken Highrook manor; introducing the varied cast of occult investigators whose sanity will begin to crumble the moment their feet cross the threshold, coming face-to-face with demons most foul. Only by tightly clutching to tattered shreds of reason will they hope to endure the horrors therein.

A haunting puzzlebox that refuses to conform to genre conventions, The Horror at Highrook draws inspiration from chilling gothic literature, pulpy cosmic horror tales, enrapturing tabletop titles and cunning card games – resulting in a unique experience which feels like a digital adaptation of a lost, unreleased and cursed board game.

Players will lead a team of occult investigators into the dark, yawning maw of the titular Highrook Manor in search of the Ackerons – a noble family, who following rumours of dark pacts and shadowy rituals, have now vanished without a trace. As they explore the haunted estate grounds they will summon dark entities and craft powerful protections in a bid to uncover the fate of the missing family.

The Horror at Highrook offers deeply rewarding, puzzling and satisfying gameplay, tactile card manipulation, and an engrossing, enigmatic gothic-horror narrative that slowly unfurls before the player. As the cursed manor begins to unravel its secrets, its dark heart is brought to life with bold, eye-catching illustrations and deeply atmospheric animations – drawing the intrepid investigators further into the shadows of the grounds and realms beyond…

The Horror at Highrook – Key Features

• Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare – Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions…
• Master the dark arts – Combine characters, items and locations to craft tools, potions and occult rites. Master a deep, nonlinear crafting system as you progress through the story. Explore eight chapters of cosmic horror. Each one presenting new challenges, events and characters.. all woven into this tragic twisted tale.
• Uncover secrets and defeat demons – Track the lost family with your team. Complete challenges to access new areas, items and characters. Build an arsenal of relics and rites to summon and banish ancient horrors. Withstand earthquakes, abhorrent incursions and face your innermost fears.
• Delve into lore and mystery – If your desire for hidden knowledge runs deep you can collect and peruse an extensive library of notes and letters. Revealing the dark history of Highrook, a gothic world inspired by HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe and Bram Stoker.

The Horror at Highrook is now available to purchase for PC via Steam, where a demo is also available to download.

About Nullpointer Games

Nullpointer Games is a tiny indie studio based in the UK. It’s run by Tom Betts, who has previously worked on games such as Sir, You Are Being Hunted, The Signal from Tolva, and ‘Into the Pit’. He has just launched The Horror at Highrook – an occult, card-crafting narrative RPG – which is in part funded by Outersloth and now available for PC. He is obsessed with horror films, procedural generation and has a Phd in videogames & philosophy.

HONG KONG – May 1, 2025 – Bearly Escape, the VR adventure puzzle game from developer Time Traveller, begins its rescue mission in Early Access via Meta Quest 3|3S and SteamVR today.

Team up with a courageous teddy bear to rescue kidnapped animals and track down your missing dog, Robin. Set out on a dreamlike adventure through the lush forests of Everwood. Sneak into secret labs, free animals turned into toys, and help them escape the clutches of the mad scientist Dr. Kidd, thwarting his wicked plans.

Lend a paw hand and solve brain-teasing puzzles to slip into secret labs across nine increasingly challenging levels. Deploy a specialized drone to drop in and grab trapped animals in claw machine-inspired gameplay, then run, jump, and dodge through hazard-filled platforming stages to help the wildlife escape.

Uncover the truth behind Everwood’s decaying forests at the hands of Dr. Kidd – or perhaps, something much worse! Watch nature return to its former glory with each animal rescued and returned to its rightful home. Compete for the high score on the worldwide leaderboards to earn special rewards and bring more than 40 animals to safety!

“Today, we welcome VR explorers from all over to set out on this cinematic and immersive journey in Bearly Escape,”said Kelvin Hou, founder of Time Traveller. “Not only are we bringing players a uniquely fun VR experience, but we also are sharing a meaningful message about the importance of nature and wildlife. We look forward to showing you what else is in store for Bearly in the future!”

Bearly Escape launches into Early Access on Meta Quest 3|3S and SteamVR today for $14.99 USD. It supports English and Chinese voice acting alongside subtitles for both languages. 

To learn more, visit the official website, join the Bearly Escape Discord server, and follow Bearly Escape on TikTok, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 

About Time Traveller

Sparked by ideas about XR, Kelvin Hou, former Microsoft Executive and founder of Beijing movie marketing company Mtime, established Time Traveller just two years ago. With more than 40 talented game industry experts on the team, Time Traveller is dedicated to creating an XR experience that combines immersive storytelling and interactive gameplay in its debut title, Bearly Escape.

Grow your own garden and concoct a magical potion to communicate with the animals of REKA’s woodlands

LONDON, UK – May 1, 2025 – Get in touch with nature and discover the magic of gardening with REKA’s brand new ‘Roots & Remedies Update’, coming to the beloved witchcraft adventure later this month.

Available as a free content update to all REKA players from May 12th, the Roots & Remedies Update gives budding witches all the tools they need to grow a blossoming garden. Plant seeds to grow pumpkin patches, cabbages, garlic, grain, sage, wolfsbane, poppy fields and more, using your new, trusty Old Watering Can to help your garden bloom.

Once harvested, head over to the new Herbalist Workshop to craft a very special potion that grants players the power to speak to animals. Become a witch capable of communicating with the wildlife of REKA’s woodlands: every animal in the game can be spoken to, including cats, goats, crows, deer, chickens, donkeys and more.

Also introduced in the Roots & Remedies Update, discover new challenges with the addition of ‘Lost Places’, hidden points of interest located across the game world that reward players with loot for successfully solving puzzles or navigating platforming sequences. Keep an eye out for intriguing-looking paintings and explore ruined buildings for a chance to discover hidden chests – you never know where Lost Places may be hiding.

Discover new equipment and wield the new Oil Lantern to help light up your surroundings, hold Swarog’s Torch to ignite small flames, and select the new Mortar and Pestle Talisman to quickly teleport home to your walking chicken-legged cottage. Plus, look out for more quality-of-life improvements, along with a new outfit, new trinkets, new interactable NPCs, and much more when the Roots & Remedies Update launches on May 12th.

REKA is available now on Steam Early Access.

About Emberstorm Entertainment

REKA is the debut title of Berlin-based indie game studio Emberstorm Entertainment. Founded in 2020, the team’s goal is to make unique and immersive games with a focus on atmosphere and artistic craftsmanship.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including The First Berserker: Khazan from Nexon, Atomfall from Rebellion, and Balatro from Playstack.