Take one part Marvel Rivals and two parts Rocket League and get Superball

CHONGQING, CHINA (April 23, 2025) – Pathea Games, the studio behind My Time at Sandrock and My Time at Portia, is proud to announce the return of their superpowered team sports game, Superball (formerly Super Buckyball Tournament), with an all-new playable demo launching today April 23rd at 6 PM CEST and running for two weeks. Available on Steam, the demo introduces brand-new, high-energy content, tons of rewards, and Twitch Drops to welcome both veterans and newcomers into the cyber-punk arena.

Superball is a fast-paced, 3v3 multiplayer action sports game that blends strategic teamplay with explosive hero abilities, all set in a futuristic world. The game will be available as a free to play full release title on PC via Steam Store in 2025, with a seasonal battle pass and regular content updates after launch.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Superball back into the spotlight. After taking the time to refine and reimagine the gameplay, we’re ready to deliver the action-packed, superpowered team sports experience we originally envisioned,” said the team at Pathea Games. “This demo marks the beginning of a new chapter for Superball, and we can’t wait for players to jump into the cyberpunk arenas, unleash their heroes’ unique abilities, and take on the world!”

Keep an eye out for the Demo Trailer arriving later this week. 

What’s Waiting for You in the Cyberpunk Stadium:

• Play Free from April 23

Jump into thrilling matches during the two-week demo and get an early taste of what’s to come in Superball‘s next phase.

• Twitch Drops and Demo Rewards Enabled:

Be sure to tune into your favorite streamers and claim your rewards starting April 23rd 6 PM CEST! Twitch Drop rewards are only available during the demo test and will not carry over to the launch version.

• 15 minutes: Hero Select Card (Self-pick)
• 30 minutes: Random Epic Skin (Purple Tier)
• 60 minutes: Random Goal Celebration Effect
• 90 minutes: Supply Voucher ×5

• Play the demo to earn rewards that will carry over to the official launch version.
• Lucky Cards x16 – a chance to unlock a random skin,hero, avatar, background and much more.
• Special avatar, platform, badge and background

Demo Key Features

• Fresh 7-Minute Matches

Each 7-minute match offers endless replayability thanks to dynamic gameplay, a variety of characters, and ability combos that let players strategize in numerous ways.

• All heroes free for 72 Hours

For a limited time, all heroes will be unlocked and free to play for 72 hours from the moment you sign up. This countdown starts immediately—even if you’re offline—so make the most of it while it lasts!

• Characters and Abilities

Superball features 16 unique heroes, each equipped with powerful abilities that can turn the tide of any match. All players will have access to a core selection of heroes from the start, with three additional heroes unlockable through simple tasks. The rest can be unlocked using in-game currency (Silver Coins), with each hero taking roughly five hours of gameplay to earn. Players can also unlock heroes via the Rookie Path reward track. On Day 2, they’ll receive a Hero Voucher that lets them unlock any hero of their choice.

• Advanced Teamplay

With assisted passing mechanics, Superball enhances teamwork with quick, fluid passing and smooth collaborative plays. Success in Superball requires more than just raw power; it’s all about mastering your hero’s abilities and working with your teammates to outplay the opposition.

• Game Modes

In addition to the standard 3v3 game modes, Superball will feature variety of different game modes including Slam Dunk, Dodgeball, Icebreaker and Divine Path  for a more casual experience. That’s not all – complete different missions for each mode and get extra rewards!

About Pathea Games

PATHEA GAMES is one of China’s leading development studios that makes video games for the international audience. Its aspiration is to bring Memorable Moments to players that stay with them for a lifetime, through building fun and immersive experiences. Pathea’s most popular IP: ‘My Time at Portia’ and ‘My Time at Sandrock’ have combined to generate more than 3.5 million copies in sales. With Superball, the studio explores new frontiers in multiplayer action while delivering the same signature heart and polish fans have come to expect. Visit Pathea.net to find out more.

After selling over 150,000 units in Steam Early Access, the hit 3D platforming parkour game will launch into 1.0 and onto consoles with a load of new content & features

PARIS – April 23, 2025 – Freshly-created indie-publisher Radical Theory has recently partnered with ML MEDIA and Shine Group for the release of Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game. After a successful Steam Early Access period with over 150,000 copies sold, the team is excited to share the 1.0 release of the game is coming on June 17, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The full release of the game will bring a load of new content and enhancements, including a new online game mode, a brand-new map, new challenges, a full progression system, customization options, a photo mode and more!

In 2024, the one-man studio ML MEDIA (led by Michel Losch) launched Rooftops & Alleys in early access on Steam. Michel’s passion for gaming, creative talent and a strong community connection proved to be the magical recipe making Rooftops & Alleys so special. It only took a few weeks for the game to sell over 100,000 copies, earning an outstanding 96% (!) Steam user score.

ABOUT THE GAME

Rooftops & Alleys is more than just a game about parkour and freerunning. It’s the adrenaline rush of landing an impossible trick combo, defying gravity, and feeling like you’re flying… until you crash face-first into a dark alley 30 meters below.

In solo or with your friends, explore massive, parkour-ready maps with total freedom. Reach every corner of your playground to uncover hidden spots — time trials, trick challenges, and more! In multiplayer, dive into game modes like TAG, Capture the Flag, Trick Battles, or simply freeroam with your friends!

Key Features

• Explore huge, unique, vertical parkour environments
• Discover, learn, and master every trick, move, and their endless combo possibilities
• Call on your pigeon to discover new areas, fast travel, and plan your routes
• Tons of challenges and game modes — solo or with friends (TAG, Capture the Flag, Trick Battles, and more)
• Unlock over 100 customization options for yourself and your pigeon

ABOUT Shine Group

Founded in 2012, Shine Research was built around acknowledged technical expertise. They have contributed to the development and porting of thirty titles on PC and game consoles for several AA publishers. Architect Life: A House Design Simulator, published by Nacon, is the first title they have entirely developed in-house. https://www.shine-group.tech

ABOUT Radical Theory

Radical Theory exists somewhere between a global publisher and your usual service providers. Imagine your favorite publisher, offering AAA-Quality Services, funding solutions, worldwide impact – but with full transparency, with fair deal-terms and refreshingly cool attitude. We believe that’s RAD. https://www.radical-theory.com/

ABOUT ML MEDIA

In 2024, the one-man studio ML MEDIA (led by Michel Losch) launched Rooftops & Alleys in early access on Steam. Michel’s passion for gaming, creative talent and a strong community connection proved to be the magical recipe making Rooftops & Alleys so special. It only took a few weeks for the game to sell over 100,000 copies and collect thrice more wishlists, earning an outstanding 96% (!) Steam user score.

Milestone Includes Sales Figures Across All Game Platforms

STOCKHOLM –  23 April 2025 – Paradox Interactive is very pleased to announce that Crusader Kings III has sold four million copies across platforms – computer, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The best-selling medieval strategy role-playing game reached this milestone earlier this year.

Released in the fall of 2020, Crusader Kings III has captivated audiences around the world with its mixture of character focused stories and deep strategic planning in a carefully researched medieval world that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to India, and from the Arctic Circle to south of the Sahara. Tens of thousands of different personalities march through unique player written histories, histories with heroes and heroines, rogues and villains, warriors and saints.

“Seeing Crusader Kings III succeed in both the computer and console spaces is such a treat for us!” says Crusader Kings game director Alexander Oltner. “Millions of people are engaging with history and writing their own dramatic tales of success and failure, which is a major goal of ours. CK3 turns five this year, and we’re happy to know that there are millions more stories waiting to be told.”

Earlier this year, Crusader Kings III announced Chapter IV of its content for PC, a chapter which includes the largest map expansion in series history, as the game opens up East and Southeast Asia for play.

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

Revealed during Galaxies Showcase, acclaimed tactical FPS Ready or Not lands on consoles Summer 2025 – with already 9 million units sold on PC, console wishlist now live

Cork, Ireland – 23 April 2025 – Acclaimed tactical FPS Ready Or Not has recently sold more than 9 million units worldwide on Steam during its lifetime, and is fast approaching 10 million lifetime units, VOID Interactive announced today. During the highly anticipated inaugural Galaxies Showcase, VOID Interactive announced that Ready or Not is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Game Store, and Microsoft Store this summer. The console release will introduce full cross-play between all platforms and free content updates.

“Our flagship tactical shooter Ready or Not is hitting a huge new milestone: We’re officially coming to PlayStation and Xbox this summer,” said VOID Interactive CEO, Julio Rodriguez. “As we approach 10 million units sold on Steam, we’re beyond excited to bring the experience to console players worldwide.”

Now available to wishlist, Ready or Not will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take a look at the brand new cinematic announcement trailer that debuted at the Galaxies Showcase:

About 

Ready or Not puts players into high-risk and realistic scenarios involving SWAT teams. Defuse situations involving hostages, active bomb threats, barricaded suspects, and more. Ready or Not is rated ESRB M/PEGI18. For more information on Ready or Not, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, join our Discord, follow on TikTok, and visit www.voidinteractive.net.

About VOID Interactive Limited  

VOID Interactive is a digital provider in the video game and entertainment industry. VOID Interactive publishes the realistic, tactical first-person shooter, Ready or Not, as its flagship title, and is delivered digitally for download for PC systems. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland with business activities managed globally.

The custom map building arcade racer expands its universe, inviting players to design and dominate their own tracks.

[April 23rd, 2025] – The highly anticipated Arcade Galaxy enters its second phase of beta testing – 
inviting players everywhere to jump in, build their own tracks, and race through the cosmos on courses crafted by the community.

With vibrant retro aesthetics, tight arcade handling, and a level editor that puts you in the driver’s seat – this next stage of beta brings refinements based on early community feedback – with refined controls, more polish across game modes, and a few secrets waiting for those bold enough to find them.

What truly sets Arcade Galaxy apart is its powerful level editor, giving players full creative control with nine core toolsets and ten unique scene themes. From drift heavy tracks to maze-like gauntlets, the editor offers dynamic terrain tools, mischievous traps, and customizable templates – making it fast, fun, and endlessly flexible to build the arcade level of your dreams.

What to expect?

Second Beta Phase Launches – Jump into the latest beta and help shape the future of Arcade Galaxy with direct feedback to the developer team.
Join the Community – Connect with fellow creators, speed runners, and arcade lovers in our brand new Discord.

As development continues, Arcade Galaxy is opening its doors to a growing community of players – whether you’re here to create, compete, or just cruise, now’s the perfect time to dive in to be a part of building something extraordinary.

Wishlist Arcade Galaxy on Steam now and start your map-building journey today.

Watch adorable, peculiar creatures meet their grizzly demise on the battlefield in a clever new deckbuilder where choices matter.

April 17th 2025: Independent developer Save Sloth Studios and roguelike deckbuilder obsessives Yogscast Games have today unveiled The Royal Writ – a lane-based card game with permadeath. 

Sometimes a kingdom’s problems can be solved by simple communication – which is why his illustrious highness has decided to send out letters summoning some of the troublemakers to his throne room. And if the recipients are a little reluctant to accept the invitation? No problem! A little siege never hurt anybody. 

Carefully enlist and place your peculiar creatures on a battlefield and watch them march to their eternal death or glory as they try to conquer the enemy. 

Deal damage to the enemy turn by turn, taking advantage of each card’s power or multiplication modifiers in order to reduce your target’s health to zero. Pay particular attention to the pitfalls and difficult terrain – for example, your aquatic creatures to gain an advantage in water-logged areas, or simply use your flying creatures to ignore them all together. Upgrade and enhance your soldier cards between battles via multiple mini games, as you work your way across procedurally-generated maps and battlefields in a quest to defeat and capture the final boss. 

The twist here comes from the ultimate jeopardy. If the enemy base has health remaining when a card reaches it, that card is permanently destroyed and removed from your deck, making every decision fraught with danger. You could spend ages powering up a particularly tough card, only for it to disappear if you’ve miscalculated your plans. 

Sacrificing your cards for the greater good is an integral part of the game, creating emergent sub-stories and making runs memorable. Achieve victory though strategic planning or game-breaking synergies, or fail miserably because your soldier got stuck in a bog and you forgot he can’t fly. 

Visually and aurally it’s a huge treat, combining cute picture-book visuals with the grotesque and absurd humour of a medieval world engulfed in constant war and deceit. 

“We only sign games we love,” says Simon Byron, Managing Director, Yogscast Games, “so it’s no exaggeration to say the entire team and right across the Yogscast network – fell fast and hard for The Royal Writ when we first saw it. It’s such a brilliant, fun, clever take on the genre, full of surprise and jeopardy. We want to marry it.” 

“Our original idea for the game was extremely simple, but the fun instantly kicked in as soon as we put down the first rabbit soldier on the battlefield, so it was a no-brainer for us to start making a full-fledged game out of this idea,” adds Kornél Pittmann, co-director, Save Sloth Studios.  “Now, it has grown into something filled with tons of unique mechanics, characters and visuals, and we loved working on every aspect of it”

The Royal Writ began as an entry for Ludum Dare 55, and moved into full development following hugely positive feedback. It will be releasing later this year – with a playable demo available soon.  For exclusive early access to Playtests, please join the Discord and wishlist on Steam.

Check out trailers, new heroes, interviews and more on April 26

Shanghai, China — 23 April, 2025 | Tune in on April 25 at 21:00 (UTC-5) for a brand-new look at Etheria Restart. An upcoming hero RPG and live arena experience, this sci-fi world is complete with cinematic visuals and unforgettable companions. The livestream will reveal never-before-seen gameplay, character deep dives and more information about the final beta test in May!

During the stream, players will be treated to exclusive new content and gameplay deep dives, including the debut of Freya, the first brand-new SSR Animus to join the hero roster.

The final beta begins on May 8, giving selected players an exclusive sneak peek at major system upgrades, including, the Anisync Echoes and Phantom Theater trial challenges, and the introduction of real-time PvP (RTA) battles inspired by fan-favourite titles like Summoners War and Epic Seven.

Etheria: Restart offers breathtaking 3D visuals, real-time tactical control, and nearly endless team combinations through its unique Animus system and combat prowess customisation. Available across iOS, Google Play, and PC, players can challenge each other in the real-time Arena, build specialised PvE squads for intense boss fights, and collect dozens of visually striking companions—known as “Shells”. Each Animus sports character-specific abilities and flexible build paths, giving players the freedom to experiment with diverse strategies and develop their own combat philosophy.

With deep strategic gameplay and an electrifying futuristic setting, Etheria: Restart is poised to redefine the next generation of mobile and cross-platform RPGs. The final beta test begins on May 8, with the global launch anticipated soon after. Watch the preview live on YouTube on  April 25 at 21:00 (UTC-5), and pre-register on the App Store, Google Play, or directly via the official website.

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

New Milestones and Rewards Added, Including Event with Grand Prize of 2.5 Million Rupies

TOKYO — April 22, 2025 — Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe; hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”), has announced that at least 300,000 players have already preregistered for its upcoming game, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, set to release worldwide on June 17. To celebrate this milestone, Cygames is revealing new reward tiers for future preregistration milestones. With 400,000 preregistrations, players will receive a Legendary Card Pack ticket and at 500,000 preregistrations, an in-game event will be held, featuring a grand prize of 2.5 million rupies. 

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Preregistration Website: https://preregistration.shadowverse-wb.com/en/

300,000 Preregistrations Attained! Additional Rewards Announced!

Milestone Rewards Unlocked So Far: 

50,000 preregistrations: 2 card pack tickets
100,000 preregistrations: 3 card packs’ worth of rupies
150,000 preregistrations: Dreizehn, Feast of Wolves emblem
200,000 preregistrations: 5 card pack tickets
250,000 preregistrations: Dreizehn, Feast of Wolves card sleeves
300,000 preregistrations: 10 card pack tickets

Overview of Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, the next-gen digital card game developed by Cygames, builds on the simple yet deeply strategic gameplay of its predecessor with new mechanics and features like super-evolution and Shadowverse Park to create the latest evolution in competitive online collectible card games. Build your very own deck of beautifully illustrated cards to sling in battle with eye-catching effects, then create a custom avatar and op into Shadowverse Park, where you can find fellow players to challenge, form guilds with, and more.

© Cygames, Inc.

Today, Blizzard Entertainment invites players to step into the world of BERSERK — the legendary dark fantasy manga by Kentaro Miura — in a first-of-its-kind crossover event spanning Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal.

The blood-soaked legacy of Guts, Griffith, and the Band of the Hawk collides with Sanctuary. Whether you’re slaying Nosferatu Zodd in Diablo Immortal or hunting demons for Behelits in Diablo IV, the struggle has only just begun.

Diablo IV: Berserk x Diablo (7 May – 3 June AEST / UTC +8)

• Slay demons, earn Behelits: Defeat elite enemies and exchange Behelits for themed cosmetics in the Berserk Reliquary.
• Iconic looks from the series: Gear up with the Berserker Armor (Barbarian), Skull Knight (Necromancer), The Struggler (Rogue), and more.
• Limited-time shop bundles: Mounts, pets, trophies—claim your legend before Season 8 ends.
• Twitch Drops incoming: Support a streamer and earn the Skull Behelit Mount Trophy.

Diablo Immortal: Struggler’s Path (2 May – 30 May AEST / UTC+8)

• Boss Fight: Nosferatu Zodd: Face the immortal beast in a brutal new encounter—with an even more terrifying version unlocked by the Crimson Behelit Gem.
• Survivor’s Bane Event: Enter the Eclipse, fight off waves of monsters, and endure the sacrifice that shook the Band of the Hawk.
• New loot: Earn the Crimson Behelit Gem, the Broken Band’s Armament, Berserk-themed weapon skins, and Golem Familiars.
• Log-in Rewards: Take advantage of free cosmetics, crests, and class-specific weapons, just for showing up to the fight.

For more information, check out the Diablo IV blog and Diablo Immortal blog.

The gates are open – Stadium is now live in Overwatch 2! The biggest evolution to core gameplay in the game’s celebrated 9-year run, Stadium introduces a best-of-7, multi-round way to play Overwatch.

In Stadium, two teams of five face off in arenas as they purchase upgraded items and powers to radically transform iconic Overwatch heroes. The experience is centred around the Armory, where players can unlock a slew of transformative modifiers for heroes that grant unique traits or entirely new abilities.

Stadium – which launched alongside a new hero and other new gameplay experiences in Overwatch 2 Season 16 today – will be updated regularly in Overwatch 2, with new heroes, maps, modes, modifiers, and other experiences added each season.

“This is the biggest addition we’ve ever made to Overwatch’s core gameplay,” says game director Aaron Keller. “If you’ve been thinking about coming back to Overwatch, or trying it for the first time, this is the moment.”

Overwatch 2 is the sequel to Blizzard’s Overwatch, which won more than 100 “game of the year” awards, and is a free-to-play game available on console and PC platforms. More information on Stadium is available in a blog series on PlayOverwatch.com.