In Shotgun Cop Man, a hellish new ballistic platformer from My Friend Pedro creator DeadToast Entertainment and Devolver Digital, you’ll take on the role of the titular lead-slingin’ lawman, descending into the underworld to raise Hell in Hell.
Your mission? Arrest Satan.
And you won’t have to wait long to slap the cuffs on the big red dude, because Shotgun Cop Man will be released on Switch and PC on May 1st.
Enjoy red hot, fast-paced precision platforming, using your weapons to both slay demons and traverse the environment. Your guns will let you jump, launch, and propel yourself through chaotic trap-laden levels, smiting evil as you go.
Take on a hand-crafted campaign, with bonus No Damage and Speedrun modes for the truly hardcore, or dive into user-generated levels for endless replayability.
You can experience the demonic delights of Shotgun Cop Man for yourself next month when the game launches on PC and Switch on May 1st priced $9.99.
If you can’t wait that long, check out the demo on Steam RIGHT NOW.
Hololive star pauses livestream to take up her sword and save the multiverse
TOKYO — 14 April, 2025 —FUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～, the pixelated action platformer starring characters from an alternate universe inspired by the 80-million follower YouTube sensation Hololive, developed by Peposoft and published by Phoenixx Inc., launches into an inter-dimensional adventure on PC via Steam today for $13.99. Players can enjoy a 15% off discount to celebrate the release until Wednesday, 26 April, at 10 AM PDT.
Dive into a beautifully animated and pixelated version of Holoearth, where Hololive members explore infinite realities and possibilities across the multiverse. Shirakami Fubuki, an animal-eared otaku fox girl (and streamer!), is in the middle of a livestream when the unthinkable happens: mysterious portals start popping up all over town, unleashing a demonic infestation upon her home.
With monsters taking over the Japan-esque land of Yamato and throwing the multiverse into chaos, it’s up to Fubuki to wield her magical sword Murasamemaru, summons, and special skills to traverse the dark gates and investigate the source of evil.
Take down hordes of monsters with ground and aerial combos, using the stage as an agility course to leap up walls and gain the high ground. Dash through a high-rise metropolis, a flashy casino, and more, collecting tea leaves along the way to exchange for items at Mizore’s shop.
Defeat massive bosses with the power of friendship: collect “Oruyanke” minions–Fubuki’s trusty bamboo shoots featuring her tail and ears–in each stage to summon in battle, and join forces with fellow Hololive member Ookami Mio’s mascot, “Hatotaurus,” to pack a heavy punch. Purify other Hololive members affected by the corruption in battle and add their weapons to Fubuki’s arsenal, including Houshou Marine’s pirate pistol.
Peposoft is a game producer and composer with contributions to the teams behind renowned titles like Blade Chimera, DRAINUS, NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD, Radiant Silvergun, among many others
About Phoenixx
Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.
TOKYO — April 13, 2025 —Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, the psychological rhythm adventure from publisher Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU, battles brainrot on PC via Steam on Monday, October 20, 2025, as announced during INDIE Live Expo.
The pressures of daily life have turned protagonist Qtie into a recluse with a preference for parasocial interactions over anything face-to-face. Dissociate from reality to the tune of dangerously catchy, mind-altering denpa music, and navigate the hallucination-induced horrors of a long-distance love story with Yunyun — a person who may or may not exist.
Tap buttons on beat to proclaim Qtie’s love from the digital rooftops, spreading Yunyun Syndrome to all of Qtie’s followers. Type out love notes, sweet nothings (<3), and daily reminders of her affection to boost her social following… and pester those toxic Yunyun haters with her unashamed adoration. They’re the toxic ones, not you!
Overdose on more than 30 hypnotic denpa songs, including artist KOTOKO’s “sakuranbokissu~bakuhatsudamo~n~,” “Nee,…shiyou yo!,” “Mighty Heart ~Aru Hi no Kenka, Itsumo no Koigokoro~”, and many more.
Will Qtie’s anonymous online posting efforts prove valiant, resulting in a dream romance? Or will unrequited affections lead down a sinister, revenge-fueled path? All is fair in love and war — buckle up for a branching rhythmic narrative adventure where happily ever after, the destruction of the internet, and humanity’s annihilation are all a mere mouse-click away.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will arrive on PC via Steam in 2024 with support for English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options. To learn more and stay up to date, wishlist Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, and visit Alliance Arts’ official website and follow them on X / Twitter.
About Alliance Arts Inc.
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind titles including The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Dungeon Maker: The labyrinth of heart, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.
Steam sale now live for games featured in the show
TOKYO – April 13, 2025 –INDIE Live Expo, the biannual live digital event connecting indie game fans all over the world with more than 100 million views since debuting in 2020, showcased world premieres, new trailers, and content updates across more than 100 games during its first 2025 event over this past weekend.
During this year’s inaugural East-meets-West showcase livestreamed in multiple languages, developers and publishers from around the globe took center stage. Dreamotion Inc. brought viewers to heaven and back following a dog’s supernatural journey to find his owner in My Little Puppy, whichtippy-taps onto PC via Steam in the second half of 2025.
Kodansha Creators’ Lab, the indie game publishing branch of famed manga and book publisher Kodansha, revealed release dates for two upcoming games:
Developer Jii-ma’s hamster-starring, cute-yet-catastrophic defense shooter MOCHI-O launches on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android in 2025
Fantasy ARPG Rise of Rebellion, developed by Team 疾鷹, studies the blade with precise, punishing combat on PC via Steam Tuesday, April 22, 2025
During the INDIE Spotlight segment, emcees Kaori Horiuchi, J-mon, and HighGai went hands-on with a handful of highly anticipated titles:
HYKE: NorthernLight(s), the pixel-art 2D top-down action RPG co-published by Akatsuki Games and Aniplex, explores the great outdoors on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 in Summer 2025
Soulmask, the primitive-era survival sandbox game developed by CampFire Studio and published by Qooland Games, performs rituals on PC via Steam in 2025
Sofia in Exchange for Lies, the text-based visual novel mystery developed by MUTAN, interrogates a murder suspect with multiple personalities on PC via Steam in 2025.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, the psychological rhythm adventure from publisher Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU, obsesses over internet drama on PC via Steam Thursday, October 30, 2025
Marisa of Liartop Mountain, the digital tabletop adventure RPG inspired by classic gamebook masterpieces, developed by Unknown X, writes a new story on PC via Steam Thursday, September 18, 2025
DMZ: Nuclear Survival, the open-world survival crafting game with military elements developed by WILD DOG, is now in development for PC via Steam
Rain98, the ‘90s-esque romantic-yet-haunting narrative adventure developed by C#4R4CT3R, arrives on PC via Steam in Fall 2025
Go hands-on with select titles from this Spring’s showcase at a discount during the INDIE Live Expo Steam Sale beginning today until Saturday, April 19, 11:00 AM PDT.
“Indie games are an art form that brings us all together. This year’s games were a mix of new and nostalgic, perfect for both veteran gamers and newcomers of all ages,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “INDIE Live Expo would not be possible without the trailblazing developers we’re honored to work with during every showcase. Also, many thanks to our sponsors, media partners, and millions of viewers worldwide.”
The INDIE Live Expo Board also publishes a newsletter called the INDIE Live Expo Letter that aims to provide helpful information about game promotion and development to individual creators, developers, and publishers. Subscribe to the newsletter via the INDIE Live Expo website.
About Ryu’s Office
Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry. To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.
Based on the beloved Magical series of board games about magic-wielding apprentice bakers, including “Magical Bakery,” “Magical Patisserie,” and “Magical Kingdom,” Magical Princess marks the first digital entry in the franchise.
The Panetteria kingdom offers a new start at life for Alice, her cat Ebon, and her dad, but work hours are demanding. Step up as a doting father doing his best to raise his daughter between shifts, and seek work-life balance while nurturing Alice with love and care from early childhood until she graduates from the Royal Magic Academy. As mysterious events unfold, uncover a secret tie between Alice’s hidden fate and the kingdom’s future.
Alice’s path forward depends on how her father fosters her. Cultivate good study habits to mold Alice into a model student, or allow repeated bad behavior to see her grow into a juvenile delinquent. Schedule Alice’s daily activities to build up her Stamina, Intelligence, Charm, and Sense, and watch her future shift day by day. Dress Alice up in prim and proper attire befitting a young lady, or something that better suits a mischievous child.
Nighttime presents “extracurricular” temptations, including a part-time job kneading mysterious bread, a “dangerous” clothing store, and other unsavory experiences. Without proper guidance, Alice may come to prefer nights out partying to studying for the Academy.
Who will Alice befriend? What skills will she learn? Build relationships with more than 30 characters, including Alice’s friends and teachers at the academy, each with distinct personalities. One may even be her soulmate! Weave together an enthralling narrative across hundreds of thousands of words of storytelling, 700 pages of comic-style scenes, 100 illustrations, over 170 date events, and more than 50 possible endings.
“Magical Bakery” was the first game in the Magical Series of board games, first released in 2018, followed by “Magical Patisserie,” “Magical Kingdom,” and more, for a total of 11 games (including expansion packs). The games tell the story of an apprentice at a magical bakery that reaches the top of the kingdom. Magical Princess is the series’ first digital game and aims to spread the enjoyment of the Magical Series to players around the world.
About MAGI Inc.
MAGI Inc. is a board game creator that was established in 2015 and has created over 10 board games, including Magical Series board games “Magical Bakery,” “Magical Patisserie,” and “Magical Kingdom.”
Neotro Inc. is a development company established in 2016, known for NeverAwake and arcade SHMUP game VRITRA HEXA, as well as their experience with various other genres such as shooting, action, and puzzle games.
Duchess Scarlet’s irrelevant innocence can’t beat the false murder accusations, and now she faces the Imperial Kingdom’s guillotine. With microseconds to spare, a time-traveling livestreamer from the future named Lily rescues Scarlet from a bloody fate, and the pair sets out together to clear Scarlet’s name.
Fight falsehoods through media manipulation in a pre-Internet era as Lily’s modern-day broadcasting blimp purveys persuasive propaganda from above. Convince enemy generals to move troops to different parts of the battlefield, then flank their weak spots to increase the odds of victory. Sow seeds of doubt to lower their morale and incur defection.
Defeat enemy battalions and free captured prisoners to boost Scarlet’s skills. Convince conflicted opponents to join Scarlet’s cause and increase her ranks. Deepen bonds with allies through conversation to both improve army strength and unlock new Unison skills, and amass an army large enough (and trustworthy enough) to topple the Imperial Kingdom’s reign.
“Whether winning through winsomeness or brute force, The Great Villainess offers many ways to play,” says the development team. “Thanks to the feedback we received from our community, we implemented many community-requested updates, and can’t wait for the community to go hands-on with the final version very soon!”
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is coming to PC on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 with language options in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean. For more information, visit the Alliance Arts official website, and follow Alliance Arts on Twitter and YouTube.
About One or Eight
One or Eight is a Japan-based game development studio with a focus on creating obsession-worthy titles, with various Touhou Titles under its belt, including Marisa of Liartop Mountain and Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost, as well as other iconic releases like LOST EPIC, EARTH WARS, VTuber Baseball, and many more.
About Alliance Arts
Creating interesting games and delivering them to a large audience is a difficult task for a single company. Alliance Arts is a confluence of independent people joining forces to create a system that delivers interesting games to a large audience.
TOKYO — 14 April, 2025 —Marisa of Liartop Mountain, the Touhou digital tabletop adventure RPG inspired by classic gamebooks developed by Unknown X, writes a new story on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch Thursday, September 18th, 2025.
Across a page-turning journey reminiscent of classic gamebooks, navigate Shrine Maiden Reimu’s search for Marisa’s whereabouts across the Japan-inspired land of Gensokyo. Decide destiny with every dice roll in Marisa of Liartop Mountain’s branching narrative.
Take heed of input provided from four additional Touhou heroines from the Scarlet Devil Mansion series — Remilia, Flandre, Sakuya, and Patchouli — who voice their opinions on Reimu’s every action through five adventurous chapters. Will Reimu follow their advice, or trust her gut on which path to take?
Explore wondrous locales including eccentric libraries, barren deserts, peculiar circuses, and much more. Which direction will Reimu go? Many forks await on the surreal road ahead. Encounter enemies along the way, and decide between fight or flight as each decision leads down different paths, growing the story arc in a new direction and leading to multiple endings.
Unknown X is the creator solely devoted to the iconic “Touhou Project” and the creation of enchanting stories that capture the vibrant essence of the Touhou universe in a variety of video game genres.
About Alliance Arts Inc.
Alliance Arts is an indie game publisher dedicated to creating a platform where independent creators can collaborate and bring exciting games to the world.
A brand-new birthday-limited Memory, festive activities, and heartfelt moments await
April 13, 2025 – Love and Deepspace invites players to celebrate Sylus’s birthday in a warm, nature-inspired event full of unforgettable memories and unique rewards. From thoughtful surprises to a birthday video call, this limited-time celebration offers players the most relaxed and open-hearted version of Sylus yet.
Love and Deepspace | Sylus Birthday Event: Where Hearts Live
From April 13 at 5:00 AM to April 20 at 4:59 AM (server time), players can enter a special Birthday Wish Pool to obtain the exclusive 5-Star Memory:
[Sylus: Where Hearts Live]
Step into the serenity of sun-dappled trails and gentle breezes. Through the maze of pursuit, into roaring crowds, snowy nights, and open grasslands—today’s melody is different. This is Sylus, free and true to himself.
Birthday Celebration Event – A Day That Belongs to Sylus
Players can take part in a range of limited-time activities to celebrate Sylus’s birthday, including:
Cake DIY
Exclusive Birthday Storyline
Event Shop
Birthday Mail with Deepspace Wish: Limited*10
Special Birthday Video Call
Available from April 18, 00:00 to April 20, 04:59 (server time). Log in to hear Sylus’s heartfelt words in an unforgettable video call from the maple grove.
Earn Unique Rewards
Collect [Sugar Maples] by completing tasks to redeem the following rewards:
3-Star Memory
Daily Outfit
Event-Exclusive Title
Photo Pose
And more!
Birthday 10-Pull Reward
Log in between April 13 at 5:00 AM and April 20 at 4:59 AM (server time) to receive [Deepspace Wish: Limited*10] directly in your mail to celebrate Sylus’s special day.
Bonus Update: Jiggly Pudding Rate-Up
From April 14 to April 27, players will have an increased chance of encountering Jiggly Pudding in the two-prong claw machine.
With exclusive rewards, tender moments, and an intimately crafted birthday experience, Love and Deepspace invites players to step into Sylus’s world and uncover the quiet depths of his story. Stay tuned—more surprises await as the celebration continues to unfold.
More information about Love and Deepspace is available on the official website here.
About Love and Deepspace
Love and Deepspace by Infold Games transports players to a galaxy-wide adventure as a Wanderer-slaying Deepspace Hunter alongside five striking male heroes, all of whom possess powerful ‘Evol’ abilities and lethal finishing moves. Packed with immersive cutscenes, carefully crafted storylines, and satisfying RPG and roguelike combat, over 50 million players have downloaded the game as of January 2025.
About Infold Games
Established in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore, with branches in key cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Seoul, Infold is a company dedicated to content creation. Guided by our company culture, “Creativity that Empowers, Imagination that Inspires,” we continually create and operate long-term Intellectual Properties (IPs). Our “Nikki series” and “Mr. Love series” IPs have already amassed over ten million fans worldwide. Apart from focusing on the development of game titles like “Love and Deepspace,” “Project: The Perceiver,” and “Infinity Nikki,” Infold is also investing and innovating in various entertainment fields such as animation, film, and music to craft a more comprehensive IP ecosystem.
SHANGHAI – HoYoverse today announced that Zenless Zone Zero will officially launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming this June, coinciding with the highly anticipated Version 2.0 update.
This marks a major milestone for the urban fantasy action RPG, bringing the game’s signature fast-paced combat and immersive narrative to the Xbox ecosystem for the first time.
Optimized for Xbox Zenless Zone Zero has been specially optimized for Xbox platforms, offering players an elevated experience with: • Native 4K resolution • Smooth 60 FPS gameplay • DirectX RayTracing • HDR support • Quick Resume functionality
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play Zenless Zone Zero via Xbox Cloud Gaming across devices—no downloads required.
Experience Version 2.0: A New Era Begins
Launching alongside the Xbox release, Version 2.0 introduces a brand-new chapter set in the Waifei Peninsula, where bustling city life meets mysterious Hollow zones. This update expands on the game’s immersive storytelling and worldbuilding, allowing players to uncover deeper secrets in New Eridu.
Now Available on Multiple Platforms
Zenless Zone Zero is currently available on PlayStation®5 Pro, PlayStation®5, PC, iOS, and Android. With the addition of Xbox this June, HoYoverse continues its commitment to making the world of New Eridu accessible to players everywhere.
Kunos Simulazioni provides a new update on the development status of Assetto Corsa EVO, addressing key community feedback and outlining updates leading to the 1.0 launch.
Check out ‘What’s next for Assetto Corsa EVO’ here:
CALABASAS, Calif. – April 11th, 2025: Global Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni are pleased to share new details of what comes next for Assetto Corsa EVO in a brand new developer video. Assetto Corsa EVO is the latest evolution in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa series and is currently available on Steam in Early Access.
Since its launch on January 16, Assetto Corsa EVO has achieved milestones beyond expectations. This success has been made possible thanks to the support and passion shown by players worldwide. Their contribution encouraged the development team to introduce some changes in order to improve core game experience and mechanics. These updates represent a new step forward for Assetto Corsa EVO – balancing tradition with exciting new possibilities.
Today, Marco Massarutto, co-founder and Executive Manager of KUNOS Simulazioni, shared important updates in a new video, outlining the decisions made, many of which were directly influenced by the valuable feedback from the community.
Open/Career Modes and Special Events: The new Open Mode will be available soon. A fully offline mode that allows players to enjoy driving without the need for an internet connection. At the same time, players’ journey and drivers’ progress in AC EVO will continue through the Career mode, which combines progression, in-game economy, and the Driving Academy; all of these contents will also be accessible without the need of an internet connection. Special Events, on the other hand, will require an internet connection – similar to the previous title Assetto Corsa Competizione – and will be available both in Open and Career Mode.
Technical Optimizations and Improvements: The team is working to enhance the overall performance of the game, optimizing all configurations, including users with VR and triple screen setups. Additional improvements will be implemented to ensure greater stability and smoother gameplay.
Enhanced AI: AI-controlled drivers will have well-defined identities and will display different behaviors depending on the difficulty level. This will allow players to have a more structured progression, facing increasingly competitive opponents. This aspect will benefit from continuous and ongoing improvements over time.
New Race Options and UI: The new user interface for AI opponent grids will provide greater control over single-race configurations, while the Custom Race Weekend feature will add further depth to the solo racing experience.
About Multiplayer: The team is testing this feature in internal sessions with excellent results, and the third Early Access release, scheduled for Summer 2025, will offer the first public version of the multiplayer mode, with a completely redesigned netcode to ensure a stable and competitive online experience.
Modding tools available sooner than expected: Modding support tools will be made available earlier than initially planned, during the Early Access period (instead of after the 1.0 release). This will allow the community to start testing their creativity and will allow the development team to refine this important aspect before the final release of the game.
Stefano Casillo’s Return: The return of Stefano Casillo (co-founder of KUNOS Simulazioni) as Chief Technology Officer of Assetto Corsa EVO marks a new chapter in the game’s development. It represents more than just a change in the organizational structure, it’s a clear statement of intent. Stefano Casillo’s experience and vision will help shape Assetto Corsa EVO.
For all of the latest updates and exclusive sneak peeks in the development journey be sure to check out the video in full.
Assetto Corsa EVO is available on Steam Early Access at €39.99 | $39.99 | £32.99.
For more information and regular updates on Assetto Corsa EVO, please visit the game’s official site, www.assettocorsa.gg, follow the hashtag #wearesimracing, and stay tuned across Assetto Corsa social channels.
To learn about publisher 505 Games and its products, visit www.505games.com.
About 505 Games
505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels.The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, China and Japan.For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.com.
