The Blockbuster Superhero Anime Series Prepares for its Conclusion and Will Stream this October on Crunchyroll

Sydney, Australia (March 25, 2025) – The definitive battle that will determine the fate of the world will reach its endgame as Deku and Shigaraki face off in a showdown for the ages in My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. At AnimeJapan 2025 in Tokyo, Toho Co., Ltd. unveiled a new teaser trailer and key art to celebrate the eighth season of the anime sensation. Premiering this October, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia, with new episodes premiering weekly, same-day as Japan.

Directed by Naomi Nakayama, who returns after directing My Hero Academia Season 7 in 2024, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON will be the exciting conclusion of the anime series based on the popular manga created by Kohei Horikoshi, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump and reached its final chapter in August 2024. The series composition is written by Yosuke Kuroda (Trigun) who has been with the series since the very beginning.

The animation will be produced by iconic animation studio BONES FILM, who are best known for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Soul Eater, Space Dandy, Bungo Stray Dogs, Mob Psycho 100, Carole & Tuesday, and more.

Additional production staff who have all worked on previous seasons of My Hero Academia include Chief Director Kenji Nagasaki, character design by Yoshihiko Umakoshi (1997’s Berserk) and Hitomi Odashima, and music composed by Yuki Hayashi (Haikyu!!).

Official English Twitter: twitter.com/MHAofficial
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About My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia is a Japanese anime series based on the popular comics by Kohei Horikoshi. It is set in a world where about 80% of the population has a superpowered Quirk. Heroes protect people and society from accidents, disasters, and villains—criminals who use their Quirks for evil. The story of Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School and their growth, fights, and friendship unfolds as they aim to become heroes. The anime series will release its eighth and final season in Fall 2025.

About TOHO Co., Ltd.

TOHO Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese entertainment company founded in 1932.  Its four main business pillars are the cinema business, which includes production, distribution and exhibition; the theatrical business, which includes production and exhibition; the anime business, which has been expanding globally in recent years; and the real estate business, which focuses on development in urban areas. TOHO’s worldwide acclaimed works include theatrical films such as the “Godzilla” series and “Seven Samurai” directed by Akira Kurosawa, and TV anime series such as “My Hero Academia” and “Jujutsu Kaisen”. These anime series are produced and distributed through the TOHO animation label, and are delivered to a wide range of audiences around the world.

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.

On April 17, MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, will launch the critically acclaimed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ on PlayStation 5 consoles. Awarded D.I.C.E Adventure Game of the Year, achieving over 40 perfect review scores, and featured in more than 50 “Best of” and “Game of the Year” lists in 2024, pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 5. Those who purchase the Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle will receive two days of early access, beginning April 15.
 
Two legends of the genre, Troy Baker and Nolan North, celebrate what makes for a great adventure and reveal the PlayStation 5 launch date of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle here.

PlayStation 5 players prepare to step into the boots of the iconic adventurer and experience an authentic Indiana Jones™ journey set in 1937, between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™. In this cinematic, single-player adventure, players will use Indy’s whip and wits to navigate a narrative-driven world of adventure, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. Combining stealthy infiltration, first-person melee, and gunplay to sneak, fight, and puzzle, confront sinister forces around the world as Indiana Jones.
 
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been visually optimized for the PlayStation 5 Pro. In tandem with the PlayStation 5 launch, players can look forward to new whip abilities, Open Season and Sleight of Hand. With “Open Season”, whip-cracking an enemy will temporarily cause them to take more damage from subsequent attacks, while when using “Sleight of Hand,” players can disarm an enemy and cause their weapon to fly Indy’s way. These new abilities will be available across all platforms by April 15.
 
Digital pre-orders are now available for PlayStation 5 consoles. Please check your local retailer for more information on physical pre-order availability. See more information here.
 
Pre-order options include:

• Standard Edition – Digital + Physical
• Premium Edition – Digital + Physical
• Collector’s Bundle – Physical only

With all pre-orders, players will receive The Last Crusade™ Pack, with the Traveling Suit Outfit and the Lion Tamer Whip. The Premium edition will have access to the upcoming story DLC, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants™ which will be available later this year, in addition to the Temple of Doom™ Outfit, and a digital-art book. The digital Premium Upgrade edition, which enjoys all the perks above, will be available for purchase on April 17 for those with the base game. The digital and physical Premium Editions, along with the Collector’s Bundle, include two days of early access starting on April 15.

The Collector’s Bundle features an 11” Great Circle globe, with a puzzle mechanic that unlocks a hidden storage compartment when solved. The bundle also includes an Allmaker Relic replica, Adventure Journal, and Jumbo SteelBook® display case, in addition to the digital content mentioned above. Full details on the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition can be found https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US/buy-now.  

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available on PlayStation 5 on April 17.  For more details, please visit https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US

Indiana Jones © & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Venom, the gentle and honest man fighting using his clever set-ups and elegant techniques joins the Guilty Gear -Strive- roster starting today, as the second character of the Season Pass 4. He is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.

After being left for dead during his battle with Bedman, the leader of the Assassin’s Guild, Venom is saved by Robo-Ky and gets to open a bakery after Zato gifts him ownership of the store. He turns into a new life where he bakes by day and take the mantle of the mysterious punisher “Phantom” by night, protecting the townspeople he grew fond of.

Venom joins the roster of 30 characters of Guilty Gear -Strive-, with two additional characters to come later in Season Pass 4.

Guilty Gear -Strive- is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

For more information about Guilty Gear -Strive- and for other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok.  Join the conversation on X.

Learn Advanced Techniques Now in New Demo

Japan-based master developers Skeleton Crew and their apprentices Devolver Digital have revealed the nimble art of Leaf style in a brand new Forestrike gameplay trailer. Eager pupils can learn the way of the Leaf for themselves in a new demo, available now on Steam.

Through dodging and control, the elusive Leaf style is about using enemies’ attacks against themselves. The Leaf techniques allow players to evade and manipulate opponents’ positioning and attacks, control weapons, and capitalize on enemies’ mistakes. 

Steam Page – https://store.steampowered.com/app/2325930/Forestrike_Demo/

Old Master Talgun, a wise scholar, is the elder of the Order. He rejects violence, and believes that the will to harm is a negative force that threatens natural balance. To him, peace can be achieved by protecting the Emperor, the only one who can truly restore harmony in the realm.

Forestrike is a tactical kung fu game where repetition is the key to success. The latest creation from Japan-based developer Skeleton Crew, the team behind 2021’s Olija, also published by Devolver, Forestrike continues the studio’s unique artistic style, combat and fantasy-based storytelling. 

Forestrike will launch for PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Visit forestrikegame.com for more information

Play the all-new demo now during Steam’s City Builder Fest!

SEATTLE – March 24, 2025 – Video game publisher tinyBuild (Graveyard Keeper, Potion Craft, Kingmakers) and developer All Parts Connected are thrilled to unveil a new gameplay trailer for ALL WILL FALL, the innovative new city builder launching in 2025 on PC via Steam. A new demo is also out now as part of Steam’s City Builder Fest featuring updated gameplay, improved physics, new buildings, overhauled activities like leisure and nightlife, and the addition of red barrels…you can guess what they do.

In a flooded, post-apocalyptic world, you’ll construct and govern humanity’s last bastion the only way that remains: up! Stack buildings carefully while balancing real-world physics, manage the needs of your people, and make tough decisions to keep your society and city from collapsing. With various unique maps, objectives, and challenges to discover, there are always new heights to be reached and new disasters to avoid.

Key Features

• Master 3D Physics-Based Construction: Land is limited in this oceanic world. Stack buildings and create optimized production chains to grow your city to new heights in all three dimensions, but be mindful of real-world construction forces to ensure your precious structures don’t come tumbling down!
• Lead Your Colony: Manage the needs and wants of different factions in your city like Sailors, Engineers and Workers, each with their own unique traits. Maintain balance between the factions – or pick your favorites to unlock their true potential at the cost of goodwill from the others.
• Make Tough Decisions: Will you shepherd humanity for the greater good, or rule in terror as a tyrant? Be benevolent and try to care for everyone, or be strict and punish dissent forcefully. The choices – and the consequences – are yours.
• A New Dawn for Humanity: Send out expeditions, face unique threats with each play session, unlock a variety of scenarios and challenges, and create new colonies to establish humanity’s new home above the seas.

Check out ALL WILL FALL’s new demoon Steam now and wishlist today ahead of the game’s release on PC later this year.

About All Parts Connected

All Parts Connected is a new indie studio from Lithuania with a goal to put both the dev team and their country on the global gaming radar with a strong creative vision, deeply engaging gameplay mechanics, and the ability to connect all those parts into truly unique experiences.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

The update brings more vehicle parts and activities for Wasteland warriors

Gaijin Entertainment announces the release of the “New Frontier” update in the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout. The main event of the season is the return of the Founders faction, which brought new weapon systems, wheels, cabins, and new frames for assembling new unique armored vehicles. Update also brings a new location, “Cradle of Mind,” cool rewards for the “Battle for Uranium” brawls, and events in honor of April Fools’ Day, including the unique battle “Toy Car Inside”.

“Toy Car Inside” is a team PvP brawl in which players fight in pre-installed armored vehicles inside a huge leviathan. Many elements of the environment, including the floor and walls, can be destroyed. Inside the leviathan, there is a giant weapon that can be used either as a trap for the player, or as another way to deal with the enemy.

One of the new cool weapon systems is the “Commit” crossbow, which shoots metal beams. They deal increased damage to structural parts and throw the enemy back when they hit. If they miss, the beams get stuck in the environmental objects and deal damage to those who run over them. Another interesting new car part is the “Widget” wheel with variable suspension, which can be raised and lowered at the player’s command. When raised, the car becomes slower, but its visibility and resistance to incoming damage are improved. Finally, the new legendary “Compiler” cannon not only fires a burst of three shells at once, but can also work in an alternative indirect fire mode for targeting enemies hiding behind cover.

“Cradle of Mind” is the first truly two-level battlefield in Crossout. Player spawn points are located in such a way that opponents meet and engage in combat mainly on the left side of the map. There are hills, shelters and underground passages designed for battles. The central part of the map consists of underground passages and provides room for tactical maneuvers, allowing one to quickly retreat or quietly drive into the enemy’s rear and arrange a surprise attack.

In honor of the start of the new season, all players can receive a Bedouin armored car with unique hologram caps “Sand Whirlwind” as a gift! To do this, players need to log in to the game before March 27th and accept the gift in the garage.

About Crossout

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Crossout is an MMO vehicle combat game available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S offering players complete customisation in building and upgrading deadly armored vehicles to destroy enemies in open PvP and PvE battles. Crossout gives players thousands of possibilities to design their vehicle, including shape, armor, weapons, support systems and, of course, cosmetic enhancements.

About Gaijin Entertainment

Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more

Available now on PC, the new expansion pass is your gateway to a year of cosmic evolution, psionic mysteries, and blazing ambition

STOCKHOLM — March 24, 2025 — 2025 is set to be a big year for Stellaris, the grand sci-fi strategy game from Paradox Interactive, and it starts today with the launch of the Season 09 Expansion Pass. Available now on PC, the new expansion pass includes the “Stargazer Species Portrait” pack, downloadable immediately, and three ambitious upcoming content packs available to download later this year. The Season 09 Expansion Pass is available now for $44.99/€44.99/£37.99, offering a 20% discount compared to purchasing each content pack separately.

The Season 09 Expansion Pass includes: 

• BioGenesis Expansion (May 5, 2025): Take command of the forces of life itself in BioGenesis. Engineer living ships, terraform entire ecosystems, and wield advanced genetic tools to shape the destiny of your empire. Will you create a utopia of adaptation and growth or weaponize biology to dominate the stars? 
• Shadows of the Shroud Expansion (Q3 2025): The psionic plane holds untold power—but at what cost? Shadows of the Shroud is a complete overhaul of the Psionic Ascension path, introducing new moral dilemmas, patron allegiances, and the ever-present temptation of ultimate destruction.
• Infernals Species Pack (Q4 2025): Forge your destiny in the Infernals Species Pack. Adapted to relentless heat and volatile landscapes, you wield the power of extreme environments to reshape the galaxy. Will your empire thrive in the heat, or be consumed by the very forces it seeks to command?
• Stargazer Species Portrait (available now): Dream of the stars with this exclusive portrait, available immediately upon purchasing the Season 09 Expansion Pass. Featuring three phenotypes and unique animations, the Stargazer Species Portrait is perfect for players who seek to embody the spirit of cosmic curiosity.

Players can also look forward to a free new update launching alongside the BioGenesis expansion on May 5. The Stellaris 4.0 “Phoenix” update will bring major changes and improvements to the gameplay experience, including new Population Groups and Workforce, a rework of the Trade system, selectable precursors, and much more. 

Get hands-on with the 4.0 “Phoenix” update today by joining the Open Beta on Steam. 

For more information about Stellaris and the Season 09 Expansion Pass, please visit www.stellaris.com/.

About Paradox Interactive

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

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

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

A blood-drenched physical edition slashes its way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

Barcelona, Spain – 24 March, 2025 – Brace yourself for a massacre of the most magnificent kind! Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Relevo are bringing horror fans the ultimate grisly treat, a killer physical Collector’s Edition of Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, launching for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch alongside its digital release for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Step into the oversized, blood-splattered shoes of Art the Clown in this old-school, arcade-style beat ‘em up inspired by the most brutal horror games of the ‘80s and ‘90s. But don’t expect a scripted scream-fest as Art carves his own path of chaos, gutting cops, mangling stunt performers, and terrorizing film sets with his signature blend of sadistic humour and nightmarish brutality. Gorgeously grotesque pixel art brings the madness to life, while fluid animations ensure that every slash, stomp, and skull-crushing finisher is as satisfyingly savage as the films.

Enter the Blood-Soaked Collector’s Edition

Dare to unbox this sinister treasure trove? Inside, fans will find:

• Enamel pins of Art the Clown and Vicky – tiny, yet terrifyingly charming.
• An original soundtrack CD, because murder is always better with music.
• A reversible poster featuring two striking designs, both equally disturbing!
• A pair of bloody gloves so you can literally get hands-on with the carnage.
• A “puke” bag as a cheeky tribute to the film’s most stomach-churning moments.
• A stunning art book, packed with character designs, eerie environments, and
• spine-chilling concept art.
• A sleek steelbook case, because even gore deserves a touch of class.
• Exclusive digital content, including unlockable skins and bonus in-game mayhem.

So, horror fans, are you ready to paint the town red?

Watch the recently released, blood-soaked teaser trailer below 

Features to Die For:

• Gorgeous Pixel Art & Animation: The game captures the essence of the Terrifier films with bright, cartoonish pixel art and fluid animations that vividly depict the gruesome action.
• Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up with up to 4 players for a chaotic local co-op experience. Work together or against each other, in various game modes.
• Bloody Arsenal of Weapons: From chainsaws to cleavers, pick up a variety of weapons to turn your enemies into bloody pulp.
• Diverse Stages and Boss Battles: Travel through multiple stages, each with different paths to explore and enemies to defeat. Prepare yourself for intense boss battles that will test your skills.
• Chiptune Soundtrack: Relive the golden age of gaming with a glorious chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic.
• Over-the-Top Attacks & Finishers: Enjoy hilarious and gory attacks that make every fight as entertaining as it is brutal. The finishing moves are guaranteed to leave a gory delight impression!
• Multiple Game Modes: With 6 different game modes, whether you’re looking for a quick beat ’em up session or an extended challenge, there’s a mode that fits your style.

You can now add Terrifier: The ARTcade Game to your wishlist on Steam and PlayStation 5, and preorder the physical edition from local specialist retailers. 

About Selecta Play 

Selecta Play is Selecta Visión’s video game publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About Relevo 

Relevo has been developing video games for various platforms since 2009, be it consoles, PC, mobile, arcades, or even vintage microcomputers. They are committed to creating well-designed video games that offer fresh and creative gameplay, lots of depth, great characters, high replay value, and loads of fun retro gaming influences.

Get Overthrown for 15% off on Steam now

Walnut Creek, California  – March 24, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment announced the second major update to chaotic co-op city builder Overthrown, available now in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. Overthrown invites players to hurl anything and everything to the wide-open sky (from houses and trees to your very own citizens) to create the kingdom of your wildest dreams in a wild, fast-paced race to rule.

Since its Early Access launch, Overthrown has already received a major update earlier this year, introducing exciting additions such as firebombs, powder kegs, woolies, and extended seasons. Today’s ‘Nature Update’ continues to expand the game’s dynamic world with new tree species, environmental zones, citizens, abilities, and much more.

Key Features of the Nature Update Include:

• New Builder’s Workshop & Builders, Foragers Hut & Foragers, Weaving Mill & Weavers
• New decorative props such as scarecrows, hay feeders, and soldier posts
• A mighty new weapon: The Greathammer
• New tree species including fir trees
• Enhanced lighting
• Overhauled user interface (UI) for improved accessibility
• A new ‘bowling’ effect when tossing boulders
• Expanded buildings and citizens with unique abilities
• Introduction of Theatres and Bards
• And much more!

For more details on the Nature Update, visit the full Steam news post: Read more.

Overthrown is available now in Steam Early Access, in Xbox Game Preview, and available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The game will later release into 1.0 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

Play as Runa, a monarch in possession of an ancient soul-stealing crown with magical abilities. With its power, establish a kingdom in a perilous wilderness and defend it from mutants and bandits roaming the land. Build and manage alone or with friends in up to six-player co-op. Explore varied buildings like the butcher shop, ale house, and sawmill, watch the changing of seasons, farm your land, and harness the power of your magical crown! 

Learn more about Overthrown: www.playoverthrown.com.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Brimstone

Brimstone is a fully remote, international indie team founded in Sweden and spread across more than ten different countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. As a studio we focus on creating chaotic and innovative sandbox games. For more info visit www.brimstone.games.

March 20th 2025 – The total raised for GameBlast25, the UK’s largest charity gaming weekend, has been confirmed at over £130,000.

Gamers across the UK and beyond took on gaming marathons and game-themed events over the weekend of 21-23 February to raise money for the charity, who help people with physical disabilities to experience the fun and inclusion of video games.

Hundreds of gamers, creators and communities signed up for the event, along with many major names in the games industry including Rare, Kinetic Games, Dovetail Games, Digital Extremes and Team Terrible.

“We’re amazed and humbled by the final figure,” said Paige Harvey, the GameBlast Event Coordinator, “To have the support of so many gamers around the world is a huge boost for the charity, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of everyone involved. We couldn’t be more thankful for their support, time, and generosity.”

“Both the funds and awareness for SpecialEffect will help us have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of disabled people around the world by assisting them in discovering the magic of video games.”

Funds raised from the event will help support the charity’s lifelong gaming accessibility support service that enables gamers like Maxine to play to the very best of her abilities. The charity does not charge for any of its services.

GameBlast has raised over £1.8M to support disabled gamers over the past twelve years, and the dates for GameBlast26 have been announced as 17 February – 1 March.

Donations for GameBlast can still be made at https://bit.ly/40hQYCG

About SpecialEffect

SpecialEffect is an award-winning charity that enables people with physical disabilities to benefit from the fun, inclusion and therapy of video games. We support people of all ages through personalised assessments, equipment loans and equipment modifications.