America’s Favorite Pastime is Back in Season with Digital Release of Esteemed Original NES/SNES Games

LONG BEACH, Calif. – April 18, 2025 – Rock It™ Games, a game publisher focused exclusively on indie and retro games for both physical and digital releases, is excited to announce the digital launch of Bases Loaded and Super Bases Loaded on PC via Steam and GOG in collaboration with City Connection. This legendary throwback re-introduces the iconic baseball series that set the standard for baseball sports games to a modern generation, preserving its legacy and making it more accessible than ever with brand-new features for its digital release.

Bases Loaded wasinitially released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, with a subsequent version, Super Bases Loaded, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Each gameshowcased innovative gameplay, detailed animations, and immersive mechanics, quickly earning a fan-favorite status. The series was praised for its realistic pitcher-batter duels, dynamic camera angles, and arcade-style action that delivered the thrill of America’s favorite pastime like never before.

Loaded Trailer

“Bases Loaded and Super Bases Loaded have left a lasting legacy in sports gaming, and we’re very excited to work with City Connection to bring these classics to PC players,” said Michael Devine, CEO of Rock It Games. “Rock It Games is making sure to preserve the original charm of each game while making them easily accessible to fans both old and new.”

The PC release delivers an authentic baseball experience with arcade-style graphics, a unique behind-the-pitcher view, and intuitive controls. Players can switch between the NES and SNES versions on the fly, reference an updated in-game manual for quick tips, and enjoy a retro CRT mode to play with a nostalgic 90s feel. Featuring realistic retro-style voices, action, and graphics, both games will offer single and multiplayer options including the addition of leader boards, allowing users to play a full season or a quick match while selecting from 12 teams and witnessing intense umpire disputes.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Bases Loaded and Super Bases Loaded or a newcomer ready to experience one of gaming’s most iconic baseball franchises, it’s the perfect time to grab a bat, step into the box, and swing for the fences!

The game is available now on Steam and GOG for an MSRP of $12.99. There will be a 20% discount available at launch.

For more information about Rock It Games and its upcoming releases, please visit www.rockitgames.com and be sure to sign up for the newsletter for real-time updates.

About Rock It Games

Rock It Games is a video game publisher dedicated to the indie and retro game space. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rock It Games aims to provide a platform for independent developers to showcase their creativity and deliver unique gaming experiences to a global audience. With a focus on both physical and digital formats, Rock It Games is committed to making a significant impact in the video game industry through its developer-friendly approach and high-quality curated games for gamers.

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Free Demo Now Available* for Fans Who Want a Taste of the Scoundrel Life

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 18 APRIL, 2025 – Today at Star Wars™Celebration, Ubisoft debuted the trailer for the game’s second story pack, A Pirate’s Fortune, showing a sneak peek of the heart-pounding adventure available on 15 May. For fans who haven’t jumped in yet, a free demo* that features parts of the base game is now available on these platforms where Star Wars Outlaws is already available: Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store and Steam. Ubisoft also announced that the game will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September.

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune takes players on an adventure with pirates and lost treasures. Kay Vess and Nix will team up with Hondo Ohnaka as they face off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders, infiltrating the Khepi Tomb to uncover the secrets and hidden treasures it holds. Along the way, they’ll discover the Miyuki Trade League who offer new rewards for the Trailblazer in exchange for smuggling dangerous goods across the galaxy. Players must complete the main storyline from the base game before the story pack can be played.

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune will be automatically accessible and free to Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass owners** or available for separate purchase. With the release of Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners also receive the Naboo Nobility and Desert Nomad cosmetic packs.

As part of the Title Update alongside Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune launch on 15 May, all players will be gifted cosmetic items inspired by Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™, for Nix and the speeder. After downloading and installing the update, the gift will appear in player’s delivery crate on the Trailblazer.

A Star Wars Outlaws demo is also available today across most platforms the game is available for purchase. Fans who haven’t jumped into the game yet can play a part of the game for three hours, giving them a taste of the high-risk, high-reward scoundrel life. Fans looking to purchase the game can take advantage of sales currently available, up to 50% off on PlayStation and Xbox, with conditions variable by retailer.

For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit starwarsoutlaws.com.

For the latest news about Star Wars Outlaws and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

To purchase, please visit store.ubisoft.com.

* ‎Demo available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Windows PC. This is not a full game, but a demo offering up to three (3) hours of gameplay. No save data will carry over to the full game. The demo is provided AS IS, may not function as expected, and may crash. Maintenance may occur at any time, which could limit or prevent access. Promotional offer only — not for resale and may not be substituted, exchanged, or redeemed for cash. Age, territorial, and technical/system requirements may apply. Void where prohibited. Internet connection and Ubisoft Account registration required.

** Players that subscribe to Ubisoft+ can access Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune if they are Ubisoft+ Premium subscribers, or directly purchase the Gold or Ultimate Editions separately.

*** Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi-Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply. 

About Star Wars Outlaws

In Star Wars Outlaws, fans play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted. Star Wars Outlaws is available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Amazon Luna*** and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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Build empires, manage fortunes, and rule the skies

Shanghai, China — April 17, 2025 | Today marks the official launch of Sandlord, the latest and most expansive season of Torchlight: Infinite yet! The ARPG community can now dive into a bold new chapter where wealth, strategy, and sky-high ambition take center stage.

Loot harder and manage smarter with Sandlord’s brand-new seasonal mechanic centered around Cloud Oasis – a floating empire players build, expand, and optimize. Defeat enemies in the Netherrealm to earn resources, then commandeer a workforce across five unique professions to unlock new trade routes, bonuses, and seasonal rewards. This is Torchlight reimagined—with tactical progression, economic strategy, and massive loot potential.

Meet the desecrated version of Thea, a divine channeler who has embraced darkness. Her new trait, Blasphemer, uses Desecration to deal escalating Erosion Damage that can erupt into devastating AoE when enemies fall. The lower her blessings, the stronger her curse becomes—making her a deadly choice for damage-over-time enthusiasts and elite-hunting specialists.

The Sandlord season also introduces a complete overhaul of the Deep Space region within the Netherrealm. Players can now explore five massive new stages, each designed with increased monster density and significantly more intense survival challenges. To raise the stakes, a new reward modifier item called Probes has been added. These function similarly to Compasses but come with their own dedicated slot, offering powerful reward boosts—while also making monsters harder to kill, adding a fresh layer of strategy and risk to each run.

Multiple fresh Legendary Stages join the game this season, adding exciting twists to endgame progression. These rare encounters offer unique gameplay experiences and valuable loot.

In the Abyssal Vault, there are no monsters—just an enormous trove of Mystery Chests waiting to be claimed. Meanwhile, the Sea of Rites is swarming with non-aggressive Goblins. Defeat them, and there’s a chance to summon a powerful hidden boss, creating high-stakes moments filled with surprise and reward. And, in the Supreme Showdown, players and bosses alike can now wield the Golden Gaze mechanic — turning enemies into treasure with a single strike.

To celebrate Torchlight: Infinite’s second anniversary, from tomorrow, players can participate in the limited-time Sands of Fortune event. By completing in-game tasks, players earn draw attempts for a shot at winning from a $250,000 cash prize pool.

Sands of Fortune will run from April 17th 7PM PDT through to May 1st 2025, during which time players can enter for a chance to win on the Torchlight website. SS8 Sandlord is now live across all platforms, so log in, start your journey, and rise through the skies to become the one true Sandlord.

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.

Kinggothalion and DatModz enter the monolith

Publisher: Secret Mode | Developer: Silent Games | Formats: PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S | ETA: 8 May | Players: 1

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK – 17 April 2025: Action RPG Empyreal is offering a new peek inside its imposing monolith as part of Twitch Galaxies. Watch Twitch streamers Kinggothalion and DatModz face off against deadly automatons in the latest trailer from the upcoming indie looter, available below.

Empyreal will launch on 8 May for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A demo is playable right now on Steam.

About Empyreal

Empyreal is a complex and challenging action RPG from Silent Games, where players must enter an enigmatic and ancient monolith to seek out hidden revelations that promise to transform our understanding of creation itself.

Features:

• Stand against formidable foes; your only hope of victory lies in mastering a unique and complex combat system
• A memorable cast of characters, with personal questlines and multiple endings for each one
• A beautiful but shattered ancient world. Explore breathtaking environments filled with hidden details
• Customise your character with a vast array of equipment and collect armour sets that confer powerful bonuses
• Upgrade and modify the loot you find
• Unlock new abilities to personalise your playstyle

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377700

Empyreal is coming to PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on 8 May, priced at £24.99/$29.99/€29.99, with a 10% launch discount on Steam.

A demo is available now on Steam. 

About Secret Mode

Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. Our titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and upcoming indie action RPG Empyreal. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything. 

About Silent Games

Silent Games is a video game studio founded in 2018 by a team of veteran developers. Having spent many years as part of successful teams, the goal now is to build a studio with a specific focus on high quality, complex, and feature-rich Action RPGs that players will enjoy for years to come.

Physical Edition Features 10 Titles in One Pack, Including: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KINGDOM HEARTS III

SYDNEY (April 18, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX has announced that KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One Package, a physical compilation of 10 different KINGDOM HEARTS titles in one edition, is now available to pre-order at participating Australian and New Zealand retailers and will be releasing for the PlayStation4 (PS4) console on June 13^th, 2025.

Marking a perfect opportunity for fans and newcomers alike to jump into the enchanting world of KINGDOM HEARTS, players can relive the magical adventures of Sora, Donald Duck, Goofy and friends as they attempt to stop the Heartless invasion that threatens their universe.

Fans will travel to iconic Disney worlds and join forces with beloved Disney and FINAL FANTASY™ characters in order to fight back against the threat of darkness and bring back light to all worlds.

The compilation includes the following games: 

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX 

• KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX 
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories 
• KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics) 
• KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX 
• KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Final MIX 
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics) 

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue 

• KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD 
• KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie) 
• KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A fragmentary passage – 

KINGDOM HEARTS III 

• In KINGDOM HEARTS III, Sora is joined by Donald Duck and Goofy in a journey to stop the nefarious Organization XIII and reunite with his friends, Riku and Kairi. Through the power of positivity and friendship, Sora, Donald, and Goofy prevail against tremendous challenges and persevere against the darkness threatening iconic Disney and Pixar worlds.

KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the series has expanded with several additional entries. The series is celebrating its 23^rd anniversary this year and has shipped over 38 million units worldwide. Since the launch of KINGDOM HEARTS III in 2019, the critically acclaimed RPG has shipped more than seven million units globally, both physically and digitally, making it the fastest selling game in the history of the series.

Official Website: www.kingdomhearts.com

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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Explore the new Sanctuary biome, overcome new enemies and a challenging new boss, master four new weapons and more in today’s new update

BORDEAUX, FRANCE (April 17, 2025) – Independent developer Motion Twin have released a brand-new feature-packed update for their action roguelite Windblown, which launched in Early Access on Steam in October 2024. With today’s Sanctuary Update, players can discover a host of new content in-game, plus a slew of improvements and changes to enjoy back home at The Ark.

Today’s new update introduces fresh content for players to dive into and discover in the lightning-fast roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. Highlights for today’s new update include:

• New Explorable Biome – explore even further into the Vortex and discover the dangerous Obsidian Sanctuary biome. Overcome a powerful, new boss and its Sentinel minions, explore unique areas and discover new secrets in this challenging addition to the game. Additionally, players can look forward to original new music as they explore the Obsidian Sanctuary, composed once again by pioneering electronica artist Danger.
• New Multi-Step Quest – to unlock the new Obsidian Sanctuary biome, Leapers will need to successfully help out Carlos, a brand-new character added with this update. As well as unlocking the new biome, Carlos will reveal some of the past events and the backstory of the Ark and its inhabitants. This is the first of many quests that will be added to the game to help introduce brand-new lore into the world of Windblown.
• Four New Weapons and a New Trinket – unleash the full power of the Fishing Rod, the Sharp Sisters, the Sentinel Wings and the Elder Sword. Alongside their unique attacks, each weapon also has unique Alterattacks and critical techniques to master. Additionally, players can discover the Chronos Catch Trinket that can slow down enemies and projectiles, encouraging them to experiment and see how these new additions fit into their ever-evolving character builds.
• New Skin – players can find the new Obsidian skin for their Leaper, allowing them to customize their look even further and stand out from the crowd in explosive online co-op gameplay, or when playing alone.
• New Remains System – players can retrieve the valuable Cogs, Memonites and Encrypted Memories lost in their previous Expedition, saving resources to unlock permanent upgrades to assist future runs into the Vortex. Failure to retrieve these resources makes them lost… forever.
• New Upgrades and QoL Improvements – alongside new, unlockable permanent upgrades to discover, players can also benefit from a suite of updated quality-of-life improvements to the game to make their experience more fun and accessible, including improvements to Revenge mode for co-op players online.

Check out Windblown’s full Sanctuary Update patch list here.

Today’s new update follows the recent Endless Update for the game which added a new game mode that allows players to continue their completed runs back from the first biome while keeping their existing boosts and gifts. Players can then keep adding new boosts and unlock new gift slots, allowing them to push their builds to unthinkable levels in ever-increasing difficulties. Other changes in the Endless Update included reworks to the Goo Brush and Shield weapons, and much more. Read about the Endless Update here.

Both today’s update and future updates for Windblown throughout the Early Access period are based in part on community feedback and suggestions. Players wanting to be part of the conversation can join the official Windblown Discord channel to discover more about the game and share feedback directly to the team at Motion Twin and shape the development of Windblown throughout Early Access and beyond.

Windblown is available now in Early Access on Steam. For more information about Windblown, visit www.windblown.game.

About Motion Twin:

Motion Twin is an indie worker’s cooperative game studio based in France. We’ve been raging at the machines since 2001 and we’ll be doing so for as long as people keep smashing into our games. Our previous game, Dead Cells, has brought joy and tears to 10M+ players around the world, and our newest game, Windblown, launched in Early Access in October 2024.

About Danger:

Franck Rivoire, known by his stage name Danger, is a pioneering electronic music producer and visual artist. Renowned for his cinematic compositions and immersive live performances, Danger has garnered a global following and collaborated with numerous high-profile artists. His music has gained him recognition in the indie French video game scene, notably through his soundtracks for Haven and Furi. For Windblown, Danger has crafted a haunting soundscape infused with eerie vocal textures, metal elements, and nostalgic nods to 80s and 90s video game music.

Developer Nekki makes players the star of their own action movie with Freeflow Gun Fu combat, and announces support for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Limassol, Cyprus – 17 April 2025 – Today on the Twitch Galaxies showcase, developer and publisher Nekki revealed the new trailer for the cinematic gun fu action game SPINE, coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and – announced today – now targeting Nintendo Switch 2. SPINE is highly-anticipated by players, with more than 400,000 wishlists across all platforms.

What is Freeflow Gun Fu?
Today’s trailer showcases SPINE’s Freeflow Gun Fu combat in which the protagonist, Redline, moves from enemy to enemy, parrying and disarming them, and turning their own weapons against them in seamless combos. Players can creatively use the physical environment against Redline’s opponents – crushing enemies against surfaces, throwing them from ledges, and fighting back with makeshift melee weapons for truly cinematic combat sequences that are different every time.

“Freeflow Gun Fu combat means constant tactical awareness – both of your enemies and of the surroundings in which you fight,” said Dmitry Pimenov, Game Director of SPINE. “For us, everything comes back to that cinematic experience, while always giving players complete control. We want to make players feel like both the star and the director of their own action movie, rewarding them with opportunities for creative takedowns by mastering the combo system and the environment, and showcasing their combos with dynamic camera angles to immerse them in the action.”

Hardcore Mode
The trailer also includes the first tease of SPINE’s Hardcore mode. SPINE’s cinematic twist on ‘no-hit’ gameplay sees Redline wear sunglasses which will only remain intact if the player makes it through the game untouched by enemy attacks. 

About SPINE:
SPINE is a single-player, story-rich action game set in a cyberpunk future ruled by AI, where the player takes on the role of rebellious street artist Redline, accompanied by her sentient combat implant, Spine. Players join Redline and Spine as they challenge the autocratic regime of the Tensor Corporation while learning to trust each other and fight together. 

SPINE features Freeflow Gun Fu combat, with camerawork and combat choreography by action movie stunt specialists. It is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s original animation engine, Cascadeur, making players the star of their own action movie where no two fights are the same.

SPINE features:

• Movie-Like Experience – SPINE puts players inside the action with a dynamic combat camera that makes every fight feel like a movie, without ever stealing control from players.
• Innovative Combat – A thrilling fusion of cinematic gunplay and Freeflow Gun Fu beat ’em up. Dive into the chaos of SPINE’s combat, where every move is a dance between gunfire and raw, close-quarter bullet mayhem. It’s not just a game; it’s an artistic canvas for your own style of destruction.
• Unrivaled Atmosphere – Dive into an action-packed narrative set against the backdrop of a captivating cyberpunk world. Explore the contrast between the gleaming, utopian facades and the gritty, decaying alleyways, as each location becomes a stage for adrenaline-fueled gunfights.
• Gripping Narrative – Embark on a gritty journey into the near-future with Redline, a rebellious street artist, and her AI companion, Spine — a combat implant with a mind of its own. Together, they stand against an oppressive AI regime, and every fight they have sends ripples through the streets they navigate, changing the lives of the people they meet.

SPINE is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and is targeting Nintendo Switch 2.

About Nekki

Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, Nekki is a leading developer and publisher in the gaming industry, known for creating high-quality action games and the proprietary animation software Cascadeur. With global downloads exceeding one billion, Nekki’s portfolio includes famous titles including Shadow Fight and Vector. Nekki is developing and publishing Ninja Party – a free-to-play parkour action game for PC, mobile and Nintendo Switch. Nekki is also developing and publishing SPINE – a cinematic cyberpunk gun fu action game for PC and consoles. For more information, please visit nekki.com.

Cozy Island-Life Sim Returns with Heartfelt Trailer, Kickstarter Launch, and 2025 Release Window

17th April – Seed Lab has reintroduced their cozy life-sim Starsand Island at the inaugural Galaxies Gaming Showcase with a brand-new trailer that highlights the game’s heartfelt world, deep customization, and vibrant Island-life sim features. The trailer gave fans a renewed look at what’s in store when the game launches later this year.

In Starsand Island, players can embark on a journey of personal healing as they return to the island home of their childhood and settle into the calming idyll by farming, fishing, raising animals, and building connections with quirky local characters. With an extensive DIY building and customization system, players can truly shape their island paradise — and even invite friends along to help craft the ultimate getaway.

“We’re incredibly excited to reintroduce Starsand Island to the world and debut our brand-new trailer as part of the inaugural Galaxies showcase,” said Richardo Wang, Game Producer at Seed Lab. “This is a project that means a lot to our team, and we can’t wait for players to get a deeper look at the world we’re building. Galaxies feels like the perfect place to share what’s next for Starsand Island and the journey ahead.”

“We’ve poured so much love into crafting an experience that’s all about comfort, creativity, and connection,” added Seed Lab producer Golton Gao. “Starsand Island is the kind of game we wish we had growing up—a peaceful escape where players can express themselves, explore at their own pace, and build something meaningful, either solo or with friends.”

To support continued development, Seed Lab also announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign, offering fans a chance to back the game, unlock stretch goals, and receive exclusive rewards. With its soothing art style and richly layered life simulation systems, Starsand Island is shaping up to be a standout for fans of cozy and casual games. The game is now available to wishlist on Steam for players to stay up to date as development continues: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966320/

Saddle up for an immersive ranch life and racing experience without leaving the living room

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – April 17, 2025 – Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, the debut VR entry in the world’s most downloaded horse racing and equestrian mobile game franchise from developer PikPok, is ready for the race tracks as it leaps onto Meta Quest and SteamVR today.

Take ownership of an ambitious new stable and breed, raise, and race majestic equine partners in an immersive VR simulation built from the ground up to capture the equestrian lifestyle. 

Take up the reins while competing in high-speed races, mastering intuitive and accessible VR controls across six locations. Race against computer-controlled jockeys and other players via online multiplayer. Work in tandem with bonded steeds to progress through the story and develop a stable of champions.

For an additional challenge, take on Cross Country mode, where careful coordination and direction of your horse is key to getting the best result. And when it’s time to unwind, leave the adrenaline of the track behind on Free Roam excursions that allow you to ride at your own pace with your favorite horses.

Breed and raise horses by hand to produce that perfect eye-catching combination of coat patterns and color, then groom and nurture them face-to-face to develop their stats. Foster bonds with different horses to increase their performance capabilities during races and form a winning relationship.

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition will feature multiple post-launch updates. The first major update includes additional celebrations, smoother world navigation, and expanded horse animations that bring pastures to life like never before. Future updates will include a new Trophy Room to celebrate past victories, Horse Markets to bolster even the best stables, and additional locations to explore and tracks to master.

“Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition brings the ranch to the living room for all,” said PikPok CEO Mario Wynands. “We hope both long-time franchise fans and newcomers to Rival Stars will enjoy bonding and racing with their beautiful horses.”

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition launches today on Meta Quest 2 & Meta Quest 3 and SteamVR for $19.99 USD, with English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean language support. For more information, visit the official website, and learn more via the Meta Quest Store and Steam today!

About PikPok

PikPok® is a leading developer and publisher of critically acclaimed games across PC, console, and mobile. We give players rich gaming experiences with intuitive gameplay, highly polished art, and immersive audio design. Our 200-person strong team across New Zealand and Colombia has created the Into the Dead® series, the Rival Stars® franchise, the BAFTA-nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, and the critically acclaimed Shatter® and Shatter Remastered Deluxe®, plus many more.

Slide, glide, bash and dash in a magical fantasy world on PC and consoles August 28!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Apr. 17, 2025 — Saber Interactive and indie developer Twirlbound invite you to get your newest look at The Knightling, the upcoming fantasy action-adventure game about a small hero with a BIG shield, with a new trailer premiered today during the Galaxies Gaming Showcase. Check out the exciting mix of exploration, questing, combat and platforming that awaits when The Knightling launches on Aug. 28, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch!

When Clesseia’s legendary guardian, Sir Lionstone, mysteriously disappears, it’s up to his plucky squire to take up his magic shield, journey across the realm’s many regions, and become the hero the people need. In today’s new trailer, you’ll see just how quickly and capably your shield will serve you in combat, movement, exploration and more.

Unlock the extraordinary abilities of Sir Lionstone’s trusty bulwark to save the day. Block, bash and parry foes in action-packed battles against mighty monsters and bandits, then jump, slide, dash and glide across the land to discover new locations and master towering platforming challenges.

All heroes start small!

Wishlist The Knightling now on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox! A free demo for the game is also available on Steam. For more information, visit www.theknightling.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Twirlbound

Based in Breda, The Netherlands, Twirlbound was founded in 2013 by Marc Peyré and Matthijs van de Laar while in game dev school. Since releasing their award-winning debut Pine, the small indie team continues their quest to develop high-end action-adventure games set in gorgeous open worlds, ready to be explored by players of all ages. They are currently working on the adventure platformer The Knightling, set to release on Aug. 28, 2025.