Expert panel explored the intersection of AI, funding models, and production trends shaping the next era of game development

DALLAS, Texas – March 27, 2025 – GlobalStep, powering the future of video games through end-to-end creative and technical solutions, concluded a landmark participation at GDC 2025 with a standing-room-only panel that drew hundreds of gaming professionals eager to discuss what’s next for the gaming industry. The session was built upon Founder and CEO Gagan Ahluwalia’s recent article, “Navigating Uncharted Waters,” which discusses the industry’s inflection point and outlines a bold call for the industry to embrace AI with purpose, rethink funding models, and evolve production strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.
 
The highly anticipated panel, “The Future of Gaming: The Next 1,000 Days,” featured insights from some of the industry’s most influential voices. Moderated by GlobalStep Board Member and former Kabam CEO Tim Fields, the discussion included Jason Chapman (Managing Partner, Konvoy Ventures), Ryan Filsinger (CEO, Iron Fox Games), Leah Hoyer (CEO & Head of Creative, Level Headed Games), Jeff Pobst (CEO & Founder, Hidden Path Entertainment), and Luke Takeuchi (Executive Producer, Night Garden Studio). Attendees packed the room for a forward-looking conversation on what it will take to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.
 
“The future of gaming will be shaped by how each studio navigates the uncharted waters ahead of us — aligning innovation with its unique strategy, market position, and creative vision,” said GlobalStep Founder and CEO Gagan Ahluwalia. “As an industry, our greatest opportunity lies in attracting and empowering the world’s best talent to build experiences that captivate and inspire players across the globe.”
 
GlobalStep’s commitment to shaping the future of the industry extended beyond the panel. The company deployed 15 leadership personnel across all lines of service on the ground during GDC, engaging with thousands of professionals across the week to offer personalized career guidance and share insights on career growth within the gaming world. Their presence underscored the company’s focus on investing in talent and inspiring the next generation of game creators.
 
GlobalStep extends its deepest thanks to the incredible panelists, moderator Tim Fields, and the GDC community for contributing to such a meaningful and energizing event. The company looks forward to continuing the conversation throughout the year with new thought leadership content, industry engagements, and insights from the brightest minds in gaming.
 
Congratulations to our raffle winners, who took home amazing prizes including a Microsoft Xbox Series X, Meta Quest 3, Sony PlayStation 5, and Netflix gift cards!
 
For deeper insights and key moments from GlobalStep’s GDC 2025 panel, visit https://www.globalstep.com/FutureofGaming

About GlobalStep

GlobalStep is a leading provider of creative and technical solutions to the global video games industry, powering the future of games with a comprehensive delivery platform that spans the entire game development lifecycle. With over two decades of experience, our specialized practice—including Art, Game Design, Engineering, Games QA, Localization, Player Support, and Analytics—has empowered more than 350 game studios worldwide to create unforgettable experiences across all platforms. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operating globally, GlobalStep is dedicated to the success of our clients by delivering the expertise and innovation needed to bring visionary games to life.

Leamington Spa, UK – March 27, 2025 – Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and UK based studio, Fallen Tree Games, are pleased to announce the release date for the highly anticipated game, The Precinct.  The neon-noir action sandbox police game will release on May 13, 2025 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

In The Precinct, players will become rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr in 1980s America. They must navigate warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption in their quest to restore order to a troubled city. On the ground, that means patrolling and policing a city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals, in an effort to keep citizens safe for one more day.

“We’re so excited to finally share our work with the fans! Their support has been amazing, and we truly appreciate their patience as we worked on The Precinct to deliver the best possible experience. We can’t wait to see their reactions when they finally get to play the game,” said Lewis Boadle, Art Director, Fallen Tree Games. 

Wishlist the game on Steam and the Epic Games Store

The Precinct is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 13th May, 2025

Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games have partnered with Microids to release The Precinct as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Along with the standard physical edition, Microids will also release a limited edition version. This exclusive bundle will include the following extra items:

• Full Game
• A Steelbook
• Digital Original Soundtrack
• Map of Averno City

The physical version of The Precinct will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Consoles on May 13, 2025. Pre-orders are available from major retailers.

About The Precinct 

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.

Take to the Streets 

A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.

Hot Pursuit 

Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more.

A Sleepless City 

Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory. 

Key Features

• Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
• Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
• Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
• Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
• Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
• Day/night cycle with dynamic weather

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink and The Spirit of the Samurai, along with upcoming titles The Precinct, Hordes of Hunger, GladiEATers, Town To City and Don’t Stop Girlypop!. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.

About Fallen Tree Games

Fallen Tree Games is a renowned indie game development studio with a rich history of creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in 2012, the studio was born out of the shared passion and vision of industry veterans Joe Moulding and Lewis Boadle. With a diverse portfolio of releases ranging from mobile puzzle series ‘Quell’ to epic open-world sandbox ‘American Fugitive’, the team is fully remote. Throughout their journey, Fallen Tree Games has consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable player experiences. Their games have garnered numerous awards and nominations, earning them a loyal fanbase worldwide.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

Pablo Sanchez Returns in the Latest Re-release in the Famed Backyard Sports Series from Playground Productions and Developed by Mega Cat Studios

Chicago, IL, March 27, 2025 – Playground Productions, a pioneering production company dedicated to creating best-in-class content for children and families, has announced Backyard Baseball ‘97 is now available for iOS and Android at backyardsports.com. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, Backyard Baseball ‘97 on mobile, is the next re-release in the iconic Backyard Sports video game franchise. The GOAT video game athlete Pablo Sanchez and his friends are back with fully optimized controls, enhanced mobile gameplay and ready for some serious fun. Backyard Baseball ‘97is also available on Steam.

From the beginning, Playground Productions and Mega Cat shared the difficulties of bringing the classic game back without the original source code. Yet, the experienced team of engineers was able to get the game running smoothly on modern devices in just months. “It’s honestly surreal to play Backyard Baseball ‘97 on a device that didn’t exist in 1997. Playing on a mobile device makes for the ultimate nostalgic, cozy gaming experience for me and other millennials,” said Playground Productions CEO, Lindsay Barnett. 

Whether revisiting a childhood favorite game or teaching the rules of baseball to kids through an accessible entry point, Backyard Baseball ‘97 is available on mobile for the first time since the inception of the Backyard Sports brand. “It has been amazing to teach my little nieces and nephews about baseball through Backyard Baseball ‘97. The gameplay on mobile is so easy and accessible for them to just pick up and play,” said Playground Productions Chief Product Officer, Chris Waters.

The original Backyard Baseball ’97 is now enhanced to run on mobile platforms. Whether players are picking their dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for the witty banter, they can step back into the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone! Players can jump into pick-up games, practice batting, keep track of stats, compete in single games or a whole season! Backyard Baseball ‘97 features all of the realism and statistics of adult baseball games but with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master.

Game Modes and Features

• Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.
• Single Game: You take turns with the computer, choosing players from a random pool of characters.
• Season: You create a team and manage the team through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The playoffs winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
• Fully offline: No internet connection required!
• COPPA compliant: Kid-friendly, private, no data collected
• Pick up and play on the go with fully mobile optimized controls that are simple, and responsive 
• Become the Ultra Grand champion of the Universe Series
• Compatible with controller devices 

The release of Backyard Baseball ‘97 continues Playground Productions’ broader vision to relaunch Backyard Sports across multiple verticals, including video games, merchandise, film, television and more. Beloved by millions, Backyard Sports was a popular family-friendly computer game that became a staple of life for kids everywhere. With baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey, the games were loved by a generation as they featured a stable of neighborhood athletes that reflected a real-life playground of boys and girls. Siblings and friends vied for the coveted seat at the family computer to play as their favorite characters, with none more popular than Pablo Sanchez. Backyard Sports allowed kids to be kids and celebrated the imagination of children.

ABOUT BACKYARD SPORTS

Backyard Sports is a nostalgic brand for the whole family, capturing the feeling of the 90s. The franchise features over 30 diverse characters and is one of the only brands where boys and girls share the same athletic abilities. The Backyard Sports content is centered around everyday neighborhood children playing sports together. The charm of the games was due in large part to the Backyard kids embodying the same quirks and humor as seen in children’s little league, little dribblers or pee wee football.

ABOUT MEGA CAT STUDIOS

Mega Cat Studios breathes new life into old video game consoles with artisanal, exclusive projects you won’t find anywhere else. From the original Nintendo to Virtual Reality ports, we’re bringing our fans the games they want. Every game we release has meticulous attention to detail. Brand new custom PCB boards and cartridge shells, professionally printed and bound manuals, and boxes featuring artwork our team pours themselves into to bring the physical product to life. We are all collectors and enthusiasts first. This is, and always will be, a passion project we’re proud to put our name on. In a world of cloud storage, download codes and virtual licenses, we want to provide a medium to keep things physical. 

ABOUT PLAYGROUND PRODUCTIONS

Playground Productions is a children’s and family company focused on making best-in-class film, television, digital media, and video games. Playground’s founder Lindsay Barnett spent close to a decade teaching second grade in a Chicago Public School in addition to manufacturing educational products. Playground’s content aims to inspire a love of learning and play. By leveraging the best technology, talent, and character IP, Playground creates content that celebrates the spirit of play, meets children where they are developmentally, and allows kids to be kids.

27 MARCH 2025 – Lente, the developer of Spilled!, lives on a boat herself and made the game while floating on the Dutch waters. She is nervous but happy to finally release her cozy boat game and can’t wait to hear what players everywhere have to say.

Spilled! is out now on Steam for just $5.99* (regional prices may vary) and launched with a week-long 10% discount.

*$0.10 per sale will be donated to WDC, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation charity.

Spilled! is a short, relaxing and satisfying cozy game in which you clean up oil spills with a boat. Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Lente began developing Spilled! at the end of 2022, after leaving school to pursue her dream of living on a small boat, and continuing the maritime lifestyle she grew up with. Although progress was slow initially, the game began to gain traction. In early 2024, Lente’s Kickstarter campaign was a huge success, raising 31,600 euros—316% of her original 10,000 euro goal.

The tiny cozy indiegame is now ready to achieve some big goals and already amassed over 80.000 wishlists, thanks to a positively received demo!

About Spilled!

Spilled! is a short, relaxing and satisfying cozy game in which you clean up oil spills with a boat. Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Key Features

• Short but satisfying – Move through 8 areas, each bigger in size and with more waste. No rush, take as long as you want. Spilled! is a short yet cozy game that you can finish in 1 hour, but you can use the level select to go back to any area if you just want to relax!
• Recycle & earn coins – Clean up a whole area to move on to the next! The water gets clearer the more you recycle, revealing underwater life that is different for each area!
• Upgrade your boat – Prepare for the next area: tackle bigger oil spills with a bigger collector, hold more oil with an upgraded tank and cover larger distances with upgraded speed!
• Find & rescue animals – Each area has 2 different animals to find and rescue, for a total of 16! See which ones you’ve already saved in the options menu. Or which ones you’ve missed!
• Face new challenges – Each area has a new challenge to overcome! Push plastic to the recycling centre, wash oil off of the land, help retrieve lost items to other boats, put out wildfires or go magnet fishing.
• Explore new biomes – While cleaning up the environment, you move through 4 biomes: grass, rock, sand and snow!

About Lente

Lente is a solo gamedev from the Netherlands who lives and develops her games on a boat. She grew up on a ship and that has always stayed with her. She and her mother renovated the boat, making it one of the most original game studio locations! She’s currently working on Spilled!, her first commercial game.

Brave dungeons and plow through heroines in a war for liberation!

TOKYO – March 27th, 2025 – Today MangaGamer announced the launch of pre-orders for Alicesoft’s Rance 03 – The Fall of Leazas. This latest addition to the infamous Rance series is now available on MangaGamer for $44.95.

The Kingdom of Leazas finds itself suddenly under siege from within by the elite forces of Helman and their terrifying allies – the fiends! As the kingdom falls, Princess Lia sends her most trusted servant to find the only man who can save her kingdom – the raunchy adventurer, Rance!

MangaGamer Product Page: Website
Promotional Website: Webpage

With the remnants of Leazas’ forces and the Free City Alliance uniting against Helman’s aggression, Rance delivers the army its first victory and becomes the Supreme Commander of the liberation! Many unusual tactics and unsavory methods will be deployed in their quest to free the brainwashed soldiers of Leazas and liberate the kingdom and its captive princess!

Key Features:

• Epic War of Liberation: Join Rance as he plunges into countless battles, wields devious tricks, and fights for the liberation of Leazas in an epic tale full of action, intrigue, drama, and hot damsels to claim!
• Skills, Battles, and Dungeons: Delve into dungeons where a series of cards represents the traps, events, battles, and more that await, with party composition and skill selection playing a vital role in overcoming the battles! Experiment and find the best way forward!
• Updated Visuals: This remake includes new story content, new CGs, and visuals that have been completely revamped for modern PCs!
• Voice Acting: For the first time ever in the Rance series, all the main heroines and many other characters are fully voiced!

Will Rance succeed in retaking the Kingdom of Leazas? He seems confident he will, but what price will he demand from the maidens he rescues? Will Rance prove capable of wielding the cursed sword, Chaos – the hyper weapon capable of slaying the fiends?!

For more information on Rance 03 – The Fall of Leazas, as well as other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join their discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM
MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their home.

Verdansk returns in Call of Duty: Warzone on 4 April AEDT / UTC+8 with Season 03! Rebuilt from the ground up, the iconic Verdansk map returns with original POIs and authentic, back-to-basics gameplay along with key enhancements across audio, visuals and gameplay. Every building, road, and landmark has been meticulously reconstructed to create the most immersive Warzone experience yet.

To celebrate the return of Verdansk, players can also earn 20 free rewards during the huge launch event!

Check out the Verdansk fly-through video here.

There’s a ton of fun ahead next week, but while we wait, take a look at some of the exciting features coming with Call of Duty: Warzone Season 03:

• Verdansk is Back… to Basics: Featuring authentic, back-to-basics gameplay with the latest in fan-favourite mechanics, there’s a wide variety of features returning or incoming to the game.
• Omnimovement adjustments: Fine-tuning has been made to bring movement more in line with what players experienced in the early days of Call of Duty: Warzone.
• Like We Never Left: 150 players. The original announcer. Shooting during freefall. Original Infil cinematics. All before you hit the ground running! 
• Original Game Mechanics: Original Supply Boxes, Floating Loot, Armor Satchels and Buy Station menus, coupled with current Loadouts and Perks, with High Value Loot Zones across the map where some premium loot resides.
• A Retro Refresh: In-game loot gets a retro refresh, Thermite is back, while Contracts, In-Match Public Events, Field Upgrades and Killstreaks are back to basics: Verdansk in 2020 basics.
• Cargo Truck. Heli. And More: The return of the helicopter, and four ground vehicles all rebalanced to ensure steering and handling keeps to the spirit of the original iteration of the game.
• All Gas, No Brakes: Circle Collapse mechanics are just how you remember them from five years ago with Loadout Drops at the second and fifth circles. So-called end-game “dead zones” have been minimised.
• Going Up in the World: Exterior Ascenders are coming to Verdansk, but later in the season in Battle Royale Modes, after the original March 2020 gameplay mechanics are employed (before Ascenders came to the game). Rooftop exploits however, are mitigated.
• Verdansk Opens Up: As Season 03 progresses, expect the first Points of Interest to open up. This is just the start of the map adjustments you can expect over the multiple seasons to come.
• QOL Updates: A variety of quality-of-life updates also hits Call of Duty: Warzone, including Squad Redeploys at Buy Stations, Attachment description at Weapon Inspects, detailed Death recaps in game, and, coming later in the season, a HUD flag so you know exactly when your Loadout is available to buy.
• Secrets of Verdansk: There are more revelations, Easter Eggs, and hidden clues to than ever before, across Season 03 and beyond. 

For all the Return to Verdansk details, head to the incredibly in-depth Call of Duty blog here. 

The House in Fata Morgana, Kitaria Fables and Magical Drop VI Now Available on Mobile as Part of the Crunchyroll Game Vault Exclusive Library Games

NEWLY LAUNCHED & ADDED TITLES! 

The House in Fata Morgana (Novect)

Enter a world of mystery, tragedy, and unforgettable storytelling in The House in Fata Morgana, a critically acclaimed gothic visual novel. As you awaken in a decaying mansion with no memory of who you are, a mysterious maid guides you through the mansion’s tragic past. Each door reveals a different era, each story filled with love, loss, betrayal, and despair.

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French, Italian

Kitaria Fables (Twin Hearts, Abstract Digital)

Get ready for an enchanting action RPG adventure in Kitaria Fables! Step into the paws of a brave feline warrior, explore a vast world, and protect Paw Village from a rising darkness. Engage in real-time combat, harness powerful magic, and craft your way to victory.

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French German, Portuguese-Brazil, Spanish-Spain

Magical Drop VI (Forever Entertainment)

Get ready for a magical puzzle adventure! Magical Drop VI brings the beloved arcade classic to mobile with vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and a cast of charming characters inspired by tarot cards. Drop, match, and create massive combos to outplay your opponents and clear the board!

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish-Spain

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

Protect the streets of Detroit, survive a family of horror icons, and turn digital detective with April’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory will be available to PlayStation Plus members from 1 April. Let’s take a closer look at the games.

RoboCop: Rogue City | PS5 

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. With a powerful Auto-9 or one of a range of weapons available, eradicate criminals throughout this explosive first-person adventure. The players’ cyborg strength and cybernetic abilities can be upgraded as they progress, to make them an even more formidable law enforcement officer. 

Explore open areas and complete objectives according to one’s own sense of justice. Finding evidence, interrogating suspects and maintaining public order are just some of the daily tasks as a police officer. But don’t take decisions lightly: player choices can determine the fate of citizens and the result of the mission. 

An investigation leads the player right into the heart of a shadowy conspiracy in an original story that takes place between RoboCop 2 and 3, with striking locations to explore and familiar faces to meet. Peter Weller, the original RoboCop actor, is even back on duty to voice the cybercop.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4, PS5

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. As a victim, players must use their wits and stealth to stay out of the Family’s reach and find the tools they need to lead to their eventual freedom. Slaughter Family players must seek out, track down, and stop their guests from escaping. Players of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre can finally find out if they have what it takes to survive.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory | PS4

After being accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Keisuke Amazawa has no choice but to dive into the Digital World and investigate to prove his innocence. Even if that means joining a group of hackers and helping them to solve the troubles threatening this mysterious universe. Discover the mysterious backstory to the events that happened in Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth as players dive into a deeper and darker adventure, at crossroads between real and digital and experience the perfect mix between Adventure, Raising and Battle with over 320 Digimon to discover. 

All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, 1 April 1 until Monday, 5 May.

Last chance to download March’s games

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 31 March to add Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colours: Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection to their game library. 

To learn more about the full lineup visit the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

INDIANAPOLIS – Mar. 26, 2025 – Maze Mice, the time-freezing, mazerunning bullet heaven roguelite from developer TrampolineTales, developer of Luck be a Landlord with more than 500,000 players on PC and 100,000 on mobile, scurries onto PC and Steam Deck via Steam Early Access on Friday, May 2, 2025. TrampolineTales celebrates this announcement with a $10,000 donation to Indiana 501(c)3 nonprofit The Pipsqueakery, a wildlife and small animal rescue & sanctuary.

Weave through a labyrinthine attic as a tiny mouse on an important mission: survive! Take control of a tricky movement system where time only moves when you move. Outsmart and outrun slumbering felines ready to pounce at a moment’s notice. Sniff out the best paths to gather valuable upgrades and boosts. How long can you last with countless cats on your tail?

Utilize hidden passages, back doors, and tiny spaces only a mouse could squeeze through. Dash towards Dots to gain XP, level, and earn health upgrades, offensive items, and cat-repelling provisions. Scoop up Dots from afar with the Vacuum, don a Tiny Sweater for extra health, wield the mighty cat-defeating power of smooth jazz with the Saxophone, or risk collapsing the Earth into a singularity in the name of mouse safety with the Black Hole.

Survive with fur and whiskers intact, or perish at the paws of sharp-clawed enemies. Unlock new upgrades to discover in future runs, as well as additional furry friends, each with their own unique starting upgrade. Enjoy a retro pixel aesthetic abundant with cozy corners to explore.

“The enthusiastic response from Luck be a Landlord fans following Maze Mice’s reveal has been so reassuring, so I’m happy to announce the Early Access release date,” said Dan DiIorio, lead developer and founder of TrampolineTales. “Having rescued two rabbits of my own, it means so much to be able to give back to The Pipsqueakery with my donation. I want to thank them for all they do to help rodents, rabbits, and other small animals out there! Remember: adopt, don’t shop!”

Maze Mice will be available on PC via Steam Early Access on Friday, May 2, 2025. Languages supported include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Danish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish – Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese – Portugal, Turkish, Thai, and Arabic.

For updates on Maze Mice, wishlist the game on Steam, check out the game’s official Bluesky account, and scurry over to TrampolineTales website.

About TrampolineTales

TrampolineTales is run out of Indianapolis, IN by Dan DiIorio, sole founder, owner, and Lead Developer. After making several small indie titles, Dan made a big splash with his anti-capitalist roguelike, Luck Be a Landlord. 

Deploy troops and fortify trenches across two remastered classics in one definitive collection

Melbourne, Australia – 27 March, 2025 – Warfare Legacy Collection, the fully remastered, visually upgraded, cult classic historical strategy games from developer Con Artist Games and publisher Armor Games Studios, storms the battlefield on Monday, April 28, 2025, on PC via Steam alongside the Steam Wargames Fest. 

Travel back to the historic battlefields of World War I and World War II across both flash games in the Warfare series. Rally British and German troops to push through the trenches of France in Warfare 1917. Choose between the U.S. forces or the German Wehrmacht in a strategic tug of war in Warfare 1944. 

Deploy assault teams, sharpshooters, and officers to control trenches across six missions. Gain advantages with tanks, gas grenades, and suppressing fire to shatter enemy morale. Stay one step ahead and spend command points earned during each skirmish to upgrade troops and resources. 

Preserve the fight for freedom in custom battles and choose maps to strategically lay down barbed wire, trenches, and place units. Whether a veteran of the series or a newcomer, experience the brutalities of war in this full remaster featuring updated visuals, additional voice acting, and other enhancements powered by a new game engine.

A new campaign is on the way: The Battle of the Bulge. Taking place in the brutal winter of 1944, Allied forces must hold the line against the sudden onslaught of a German offensive. Engage in new tactical challenges, while overcoming the harsh climate, managing dwindling supplies, and standing firm against enemy deception.

“After starting the Warfare series in 2008, it feels good to revisit where it all started, and breathe new life into a project nearly 17 years after its initial release” said Chris Condon at Con Artist Games. “I can’t wait to see everyone storm the battlefields during next month’s launch.” 

Warfare Legacy Collection launches on Monday, April 28, 2025 on PC, and is also set to participate in the Steam Wargames Fest from April 28 to May 5, 2025.. Wishlist on Steam and stay up-to-date by visiting the official site and following Armor Games Studios on Bluesky, X/Twitter, and Facebook. 

About Con Artist Games

Based in Melbourne, Australia, indie developer Con Artist Games have created classics in the tower defense and historical strategy game genres. Their previous titles include Crush the Castle, as well as several entries in the The Last Stand series, such as the latest The Last Stand: Aftermath. 

The team’s current projects include the Warfare Legacy Collection and The Last Stand Legacy Collection. 

About Armor Games Studios

From its roots as a popular portal for online gaming, Armor Games Studios is a publisher that aims to work directly with and help foster talented indie developers to create unique and engaging games of all types for all platforms. For more information, visit www.armorgamesstudios.com, and follow the company on Twitter @ArmorGameStudio.