JAPAN — 12 Aug. 2026 — Mind Diver, the award-winning detective adventure developed by Indoor Sunglasses and published by PLAYISM, swims through subconscious mysteries on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on Friday, 27 Aug. 2026.

Tragedy befalls a couple deeply in love. Lina’s boyfriend Sebastian disappears, and rapid-onset amnesia obfuscates her memories. The police investigation hits dead end after dead end, and only experimental technology can extract the truth before her fragmented recollections cease to exist. Plunge into her foggy subconscious as a Mind Diver, reconstruct broken memories, and solve the case through careful deduction.

An unsettling confrontation outside a suspicious party. Waking up the morning after. A fading memory of a visit to the police station. Somewhere in between Lina’s scattered memories lies the truth of Sebastian’s disappearance. Dive into Lina’s Mind Ocean, where incomplete snapshots in time exist throughout eight deteriorating Regions of her mind. Rebuild neural connections to unlock new Regions and open pathways deeper into Lina’s subconsciousness.

Construct a complete timeline of what really happened the night of the party. Scan more than 130 Echoes, artifacts containing fully voiced snippets of conversation. Listen for hints to separate clues from coincidences, and elucidate incomplete thoughts by filling Memory Holes with 700+ missing objects from her surroundings. 

Inspect case files to get the scoop on all persons of interest, analyze where their paths cross, and narrow down the list of suspects while working out their possible motivations. Cross-reference every conversation in the Memory Log, and piece together a full picture of Lina and Sebastian’s tragic love story. 

“Mind Diver tells a story about human connection filled with emotional highs and lows, and how life can unexpectedly go awry,” said Victor Breum, Co-Founder and Lead Developer of Indoor Sunglasses. “Return of the Obra Dinn was a major inspiration for us, and it means so much to us that Lucas Pope enjoyed his time with our game. We hope this examination of the human condition elicits similar reactions with the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 communities across the globe.”

Mind Diver is available now on PC via Steam, and is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on Thurs, 27 Aug. 2026 for $17.99 USD / €17.99 with language support in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Danish, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). For more information, follow Indoor Sunglasses on X/Twitter and BlueSky, and subscribe on YouTube.

About Indoor Sunglasses

Indoor Sunglasses is a worker-owned indie game studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mind Diver was their first commercial title, which was nominated for Best Student Game at IGF 2023, GDWC 2024’s Innovation Award, and Best Narrative at the 2025 Danish Game Awards. Indoor Sunglasses makes games rooted in simultaneous curiosity, challenge, and entertainment.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as the Momodora series, the Bright Memory series, The Exit 8, the La-Mulana series, Refind Self, Ib, Mad Father, LiEat, The Silver Case, Fight Crab, Samurai Bringer, DEEEER Simulator, Gnosia, Idol Manager, among other titles.

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World.”

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

World’s Largest Dedicated Anime Library To Stream in the Appning Apps market Powering BMW Group, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen Group, MINI, Lotus, and SAIC Motor, placing apps directly in live, consumer-facing vehicle environments worldwide.

Sydney, Australia (August 13, 2026) – Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, has announced a strategic collaboration with Appning by FORVIA, a leading automotive apps distribution platform, which will allow anime fans to stream their favorite anime series across select vehicles starting with BMW and MINI, and expanding across BMW Group, and 40+ automotive brands.

Through Appning, Crunchyroll will be available directly within connected car environments across global regions including Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Latin America, and North America, expanding anime access to Crunchyroll’s comprehensive library of more than 50,000 episodes of series and films and 25,000 hours of content. In BMW vehicles, Appning powers the in-app store and broader digital ecosystem, while TiVo powers the video content discovery experience, enabling passengers to explore personalized, curated Crunchyroll content.

“Today’s consumers expect their entertainment to be available wherever they are, including in their vehicle. With Crunchyroll coming soon to global automotive partners, the anime experience will be even more accessible on every journey. Through this collaboration with Appning, we’re glad to provide another way for this passionate, global fan community to enjoy their favorite anime.” said Brian McGarvey, SVP of Global Distribution and Business Development, Crunchyroll.

Available soon for global drivers, anime is more than just entertainment. Once fans fall in love with anime, they stick around. From a recent study, over half of Millennial and Gen X anime fans have stayed connected to anime for longer than a decade. For Gen Z, the impact is even more pronounced; more than 80% of teen anime fans consider anime to be a meaningful part of who they are. Over the next year, drivers of all ages will be able to take their favorite series everywhere by accessing Crunchyroll directly from their vehicle’s entertainment system.

Crunchyroll serves millions of global fans in more than 200 countries and territories. Subscriptions to Crunchyroll begin at $9.99*, offering fans unlimited access to a comprehensive and growing anime library, theatrical releases, events, games and so much more.

_{*Prices, content, and features vary by region and territory.}

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.

About Appning by FORVIA

Appning, a brand of FORVIA, is a leading automotive apps distribution platform connecting OEMs and developers to build the future of connected cars. It powers 300+ apps across 40 car brands worldwide, reaching over 20% of accessible market share, and supports monetization through in app purchases, subscriptions and payments SDKs, all within a secure, OEM-controlled environment.

PlayStation®Plus Extra and Deluxe members can now enjoy one of the most popular PlayStation®5 games of all time as a new addition to the Game Catalogue on-demand library

SAN MATEO, Calif – HELLDIVERS™2 will be added to the PlayStation®Plus Game Catalogue starting today, announced Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members can join squads of up to four players in the cooperative third-person shooter, working together to complete challenging, high-stakes missions set against the backdrop of an evolving Galactic War.

This addition further expands the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue on-demand library*, which currently also includes blockbuster hits such as The Last of Us Part I, God of War Ragnarök, and Ghost of Tsushima. PlayStation Plus members enjoy other benefits including game trials, exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, cloud storage and more depending on the subscription tier they choose.

“Players continue to recognise the value of PlayStation Plus and an ever-evolving Game Catalogue with strong content specially curated for the PlayStation community,” said Mary Yee, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “With the addition of HELLDIVERS 2, a game that has already been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide, we’re further strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus and creating more opportunities for members to discover and engage with exceptional games.”

Since launching in 2024, HELLDIVERS 2 has become a standout success with its unique mix of unpredictably chaotic action gameplay and satisfying cooperative multiplayer. As of Sunday, 9 August, 2026 HELLDIVERS 2 has welcomed more than 22.9 million players across PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S and PC. Content for HELLDIVERS 2 also continues to expand since its initial launch with new storylines, enemy types, character customisation options, and collaborations that further evolve the gameplay experience. The expected influx of new players joining HELLDIVERS 2 through PlayStation Plus provides an opportunity for newcomers to experience the game’s dynamic cooperative gameplay alongside longtime players, helping to further broaden an already passionate player base.

The HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000: Castellan’s Creed Legendary Warbond

Beginning today, a new warbond** will be available for purchase which offers armours, weapons, and vehicle patterns for players to customise their Helldiver. The HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000: Castellan’s Creed Legendary Warbond brings iconic elements of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe into HELLDIVERS 2, drawing inspiration from the Cadian Kasrkin, the elite shock assault troops of Warhammer 40,000’s Astra Militarum.

A Dark New Chapter Begins with “Devoid of Liberty”

The Galactic War enters darker territory with “Devoid of Liberty,” a new horror-themed narrative arc beginning today that introduces the first signs of a nightmarish threat emerging from a mysterious void in the galaxy.

The opening chapter will send players toward the void as mutated Illuminate organisms begin appearing across the battlefield. As the story unfolds, the void will warp everything it touches, leading players into a new biome and transforming familiar foes into hideous new forms.

The Helldivers franchise will expand further with a film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions, scheduled for theatrical release on Tuesday, 10 November, 2027.

For more information on HELLDIVERS 2, visit https://www.playstation.com/en-au/games/helldivers-2/ 

For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com. 

*Game library varies over time, country/region and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

**Requires Super Credits and game progression to unlock.

“PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. “Helldivers” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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About Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

On Friday, 2 October, Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives on PS5 with a new narrative expansion, a new single-player combat survival mode, and additional updates for Ghost of Yōtei.*

Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara is a new narrative expansion split between the present day and flashbacks to Atsu’s time on the mainland. Players will meet Nagato, a figure from Atsu’s past, and explore a previously unseen valley once inhabited by The Snake and his loyal followers, the Vipers. The expansion introduces new enemies, new heavy weapons, new armour sets, new dyes, and more.

Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is a new single-player combat survival mode where players will accept bounties to begin new runs, taking down enemies to earn perks and unlock additional playable characters. Each character brings a different combat specialty, including Atsu with dual katana, Oyuki with the kusarigama, and Nagato with a yari.

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will be available to purchase for $124.95 AUD. The Complete Edition includes the main Ghost of Yōtei game, Ghost of Yōtei Legends online co-op mode, Echoes of Sekigahara, Most Wanted, all in-game content previously included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, and the Charm of Hokkyokusei. Players who purchase the Complete Edition can immediately begin playing the main game and Legends, with Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted arriving on Friday, 2 October.**

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will also introduce new Watanabe Mode tracks available throughout the game, new Photo Mode stamps, additional New Game+ cosmetics, and new Trophies for Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted.

Existing Ghost of Yōtei owners can access Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted by pre-purchasing the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Upgrade for $22.95 AUD. Players who pre-order by Wednesday, 30 September will also receive an early unlock of the Sakai Armor on Friday, 2 October (AEST), inspired by Jin’s family armour from Ghost of Tsushima.*

Additionally, all Ghost of Yōtei owners will receive a free patch on Friday, 2 October (AEST) featuring the new Beauty of Yōtei mode, which offers a screensaver-like view of Ezo’s environments, along with quality-of-life updates including the ability to retain one armour set’s appearance while using another set’s stats and a new high contrast accessibility option.*

For full details, please visit the PlayStation.Blog. 

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

This month, enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force and fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in Helldivers 2, shape your destiny in a stunningly authentic rendition of 15th century Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, become the bullet hell and mow down thousands of night creatures to survive in Vampire Survivors, or cut a path through lands infested with terrifying chimaeras to unravel the mystery of their appearance in Hell is Us. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup*. 

Helldivers 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members today. All other titles will be available Tuesday, August 18 unless indicated otherwise.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Helldivers 2 | PS5

Freedom. Peace. Managed Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilisation are under attack from deadly alien creatures conspiring to destroy your planet and its values. Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy. They say everything is better with friends, especially when it comes to raining destruction down on the enemies of Liberty! Be warned though: for maximum challenge and collaboration, friendly fire is always on. Today’s launch into PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue coincides with a huge new game update. Find out more here.

Helldivers 2 will be available later today worldwide.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5

You are Henry of Skalitz, an ordinary man doing extraordinary things, caught in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal and discovery. Henry will embark on an epic journey, from a humble blacksmith’s forge to the court of Kings, as he searches for purpose in this beautiful but brutal medieval world. From bustling city streets to lush forests, discover an open-world medieval Europe through this thrilling action RPG set amid the chaos of a civil war in 15th-century Bohemia.

Vampire Survivors | PS5, PS4

Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there’s no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell!

Hell is Us | PS5

Intense melee combat meets the thrill of exploration in Hell is Us, a third-person action-adventure game with a semi-open world to explore. Drawn to an isolated country ravaged by infighting, in search of his missing parents, United Nations peacekeeper Rémi goes absent without leave to discover the secrets of his past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity. Find answers to your questions and face mysterious creatures along your journey. If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it’s because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind.

Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash | PS4

A colourful cast of pixel-art Umamusume are all in line and ready to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four zany events. Which team will run, shoot, and eat their way to gold and glory? Each team consists of 5 Umamusume, and a total of 4 teams have their eyes on the gold at the Slapdash Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is made up of 4 events: Hurtling Hurdles, Blazing Baskets, Dodgeball Demolition, and Gourmet Gauntlet. Select an Umamusume from your team for each event and aim for the gold, but be prepared for some wacky rules and hijinks!

Two Point Museum | PS5

Two Point County’s most daring adventurers have travelled to the far reaches of the known map and returned with unique artefacts to host in your museum, along with the coordinates of a new expedition location, home to an exclusive special exhibit and events! As Curator, the design and management of your expanding museum is in your hands! Send your team of partially trained Experts on Expeditions in search of rare and mostly well-preserved artefacts. When (and hopefully not if) your Experts return from their adventure, proudly display their fantastic finds in your museum.

Metro Exodus | PS5, PS4

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror. Flee the shattered ruins and embark on an epic, continent-spanning post-apocalyptic journey in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Explore vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Dying Light 2 | PS5, PS4

In Dying Light 2, survival meets action adventure as you attempt to endure a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rival factions across The City aren’t the only enemy – a virus has turned a vast majority of the human population into monsters. Take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City, but your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth – and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills to defeat your enemies and make allies. Unravel the dark secrets behind those that wield power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there’s one thing you must do – stay human.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams | PS5, PS4

Step back into Feudal Japan and rise as Oni of the Ash — Soki, a strong young warrior, joins forces with his allies to take on powerful demons called Genma. With Oda Nobunaga’s demise, the Genma forces rampaging throughout Japan vanish. Toyotomi Hideyoshi takes control of the land, leading many to believe that peace has returned. On the fateful date of June 29, 1596, a strange planet with a mysterious glow appears in the sky, causing an unexpected change in Hideyoshi. Two years later, as chaos ensues, Hideyoshi embarks on a quest to gather cherry trees from the far reaches of Japan and transport them to the capital. Meanwhile, a young warrior in possession of dark power emerges. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams originally released on PS2.

Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire | PS5, PS4

Experience Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire first released on the original PlayStation console, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Driven by the legend of Atlantis, join Milo Thatch as he leads a team of experts to unlock the secrets of The Lost Empire. Journey to uncharted depths, far below the ocean surface where hidden dangers swim, lurk and spy from every nook and cranny. What you encounter next will change things forever…

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

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Commander Edition Players Deploy From November 30

Sydney, Australia, 13 August 2026:  Developer KING Art Games have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will now launch on December 3 (December 4 AEDT), with Commander Edition players gaining early access from November 30 (local timing to be confirmed).

The team at KING Art Games is taking a little more time to further refine the experience ahead of launch, focusing on performance optimisation, bug fixing, gameplay polish, and incorporating additional feedback from recent community playtesting. 

Development continues at full pace, and players can expect more Battlefield Reports, gameplay showcases, and developer deep dives over the coming months as the studio shares more of what’s to come.

“As we approached the final stages of development, we saw an opportunity to further enhance Dawn of War IV and deliver the quality of experience we’ve always envisioned. The additional time will allow us to continue optimising performance, resolving bugs, and applying further polish to ensure players have the best possible experience from day one” said Jan Theysen, Creative Director at KING Art Games. 

Alongside the announcement, KING Art Games has released an updated Year One roadmap reflecting the revised launch timing. Release dates for post-launch content will be announced at a later date. 

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026 (December 4, 2026 AEDT), with Commander Edition players deploying from November 30 through a 3-Day Early Unlock. Both editions are available to pre-order now with a 10% discount. 

The war will continue long after launch. Throughout Year One, players can look forward to free updates including the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor, alongside two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and introduce a new playable faction to the battlefield.

About Dawn of War IV 

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favourite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more! 

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.

About KING Art Games    

KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards.  
  
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME). 

About Deep Silver   

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com  

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.warhammer.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.

It’s the year 2016 and all across the globe people are staring at their phones swiping left and right. But they aren’t all arranging disappointing romantic encounters – a lot of them are ruling a kingdom in Reigns, Nerial and Devolver Digital’s mega-selling, death-filled, card-swiping monarch simulator, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

4 million players have experienced the Reigns series since it launched back in 2016, including sequels like Reigns: Three Kingdoms and Reigns: Beyond – not to mention official spin-offs set in the Game of Thrones and Witcher universes.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/474750/Reigns/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/reigns/id1114127463
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.reigns&hl=en_GB

To mark this anniversary and celebrate 10 years of macabre narrative swiping, the developers at Nerial have returned to their breakout hit and created a free update that adds a massive amount of new stuff to the original game you know and love. You might have already played Reigns to death, quite literally, many times over, but it’s time for a reunion.

With 190 new cards, new objectives, new deaths, new characters, and a whole lot more – including a new secret ending – there’s never been a better time to revisit Reigns. This anniversary update adds a new plot thread involving a local witch whose potent prophecies you can witness come to life if you manage to survive, appropriately, for 10 years.

Reigns’ 10-year anniversary update is available now, for free, on PC and mobile. Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed the game over the years!

And if you’ve yet to experience Reigns’ unique card-based storytelling, the whole series is on sale now! Swipe to www.reignsgame.com for more information.

It’s 1995, the video store is alive, and so is the lone employee closing up…for now

EL DORADO HILLS, CA — Aug. 12, 2026 — Filmed fiction warps the world with fear as the debut demo for Victor’s Video Vault, the first-person horror game by Stingbot Games set in a reality-bending ‘90s VHS rental store, haunts households worldwide today on PC via Steam.

Clock in for a shift in a 1995 small-town video store and discover dark dimensions lying in wait within the building’s facade. When the last customer leaves, the final rental rewrites reality into a terrifying scenario based on the movie, and the sole employee responsible for locking up must now survive while closing shop over the course of five dreadful nights.

It’s not glamorous. It’s not safe. But every night is different, and it pays the bills, so hey — it could WILL be worse! Appreciate the good things while they’re there, like normal customers checking out their next pick for movie night or overhead lights illuminating the store. They won’t be here forever, and when they’re gone, comforting rental store nostalgia bleeds into a living nightmare.

Adapt quickly as alien hives descend from the ceiling tiles, twisters tear down the aisles, and the floors flood, hiding unknown creatures. Learn the logic behind each film to discern how to survive. Outwit creepy creatures and untangle mysterious puzzles, embracing the tensions of unsettling decision-making in an escalating, supernatural environment.

Spend a single night in the shop in today’s demo and wade through the treacherous, murky waters to uncover an unearthly Lagoon Monster hellbent on drowning the lonely employee. Get a first-hand taste of the Video Vault’s atmospheric duality dripping with nostalgic, stylized pixel art before the full game launches next year.

“Who’s Victor? Funny question,” said Sterling Selover, President of Stingbot Games. “You’ll meet him early, but you’ve got to stay alive if you want to know more about the guy. He holds secrets you’re going to want to know about, but the shop needs to be taken care of before anything. The demo’s dip into Story Mode is just the start — once you dig into Archive Mode, you’ll see the world through a different lens. Just stay alive until the Archive opens closer to launch!”

Clock out before the lagoon claims another victim in today’s debut demo for Victor’s Video Vault now available on PC via Steam! For more information on Victor’s Video Vault, join the community on Discord, visit the official Stingbot Games website, and follow the developer on Twitter/X, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Stingbot Games

Stingbot Games is an independent game studio based in California with a passion for creating modern masterpieces from the bones of retro classics. Their firm grasp of expressive pixel art paints immersive, interactive worlds into memorable gameplay experiences as a talented worldwide team of artists, designers, and programmers come together to create games like Keeper’s Toll and their current project, Victor’s Video Vault.

Don’t you hate when sand gets between your toes? The zombies do, too

PORTLAND — Aug. 12, 2026 — Go barefoot into scorching sands as the new Desert biome in Lazy River, the co-op waterpark zombie survival FPS developed by Secret Hitlercreator Mike Boxleiter and featured at Day of the Devs at Summer Games Fest 2026, is revealed alongside a beach wagon’s worth of new features in today’s new trailer.

The galaxy’s most unregulated waterpark is now open! It’s practically endless…buuut the water is filled with extraterrestrial bacteria. Turns out someone peed in the pool, and the murky mixture turned all of the park’s guests into zombies. As the last remaining humans, survive a wet and wild expedition to the exit while fending off hunger, zombified patrons, and security robots. 

The new Desert biome may be mostly dry, but when there’s water, there’s a way! Wade in and out of the stream into dusty dunes as a solo survivor, or turn up the heat with three uninfected friends.

Go from floating to offroading with the addition of tires and air fan engines, but avoid prickly innertube-popping cacti! Scan for sand-swimming zombies beneath the shifting sediment, and squirt them into submission with five previously unrevealed water guns.

Craft an escape raft by combining scavenged innertubes with raw materials, then turn dinghies into floating fortresses with zombie-proof reinforced walls and turrets. Tether sails and rudders for mobility, incorporate bathtubs for on-the-fly water balloon filling, and place grills for cooking meals on the go. Make sure she’s seaworthy, as Lazy River’s full water physics simulation takes weight distribution and buoyancy into account with every add-on.

Gear up with all kinds of wet weaponry, including pool noodles, water balloons, and 14 distinct water guns, including hand-pumped and battery-powered. Zombies explode when waterlogged, so aim high to account for stream strength, then soak them until they burst! 

Rummage through abandoned food stalls for snacks, and restock on supplies at restroom facilities along the path to the exit, all while avoiding triggering the park’s alarm system. If it rings too long, a cataclysmic self-cleaning cycle will vaporize all lifeforms on the spot! 

Close out summer in style and try Lazy River’s newest demo at PAX West 2026’s PAX Rising booth, at the Seattle Convention Center from Fri, Sept. 4 – Mon., Sept. 7, 2026.

“Collaborating with friends to build vehicles is such a special part of online co-op games,” says Mike Boxleiter, lead developer. “Lazy River’s fully simulated water physics and offroading dynamics will make players think about every design choice. It may be a lighthearted summer co-op game, but there’s a ton of depth to experiment with. We can’t wait for PAX attendees to try their hand at escaping the waterpark at PAX!”

Lazy River’s intergalactic summer vacation arrives on PC via Steam in early access in 2027 with language support in English. For more information, visit the official website, follow Mike Boxleiter on Bluesky, and join the Discord community.

About Mike Boxleiter 

Lazy River is led by independent developer Mike Boxleiter, co-creator of the iconic social deduction game Secret Hitler and the web and mobile skiing game Solipskier, who has worked in indie games since 2007. He is joined on Lazy River by producer Karlee Esmailli, games narrative writer with credits on Monster Prom and Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp and work for Cards Against Humanity. Based in Portland, Oregon, Mike continues to develop Lazy River as an independent creator.

Experience Hell Galaxy’s brutal blend of space combat, RPG progression and psychological horror, available today on Steam. Watch the explosive new launch trailer now. 

Milan, Italy – August 12, 2026. Indie developer The Italian Games Factory is excited to announce  the launch of Hell Galaxy is available now on Steam for £22.49 / $24.99 / €25.49, in its final version, coinciding today with the solar eclipse.

Blending intense space combat with RPG progression, exploration and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy delivers a dark sci-fi experience where every encounter pushes players deeper into the unknown, uncovering why they are trapped in this hell and how much of their humanity remains. 

Every encounter is a battle for both body and mind. Players will engage in dynamic space dogfights using fully customisable loadouts and shifting combat stances to adapt to increasingly deadly threats, while ghostly entities and colossal monstrosities threaten not only the integrity of their ship, but also their very sanity.

After many years in development, Hell Galaxy reaches its final form with the launch of Version 1.0. This major update brings the game’s story and universe lore to their conclusion, adding approximately five hours of new primary quest content before culminating in the final battles against the Colossi that force players to confront what it means to be human in this infernal galaxy. Alongside the new content, V1.0 also introduces a range of updates, improvements and fixes shaped by community feedback throughout the game’s development. Following a journey filled with challenges, changes and plenty of ups and downs, Version 1.0 marks the completion of Hell Galaxy and delivers the full experience the team has spent many years building. 

To mark today’s release, players can also watch an all-new gameplay trailer showcasing Hell Galaxy‘s brutal combat, haunting environments and relentless horrors lurking throughout the Neterun galaxy.

Key Features

• Fast-paced space combat with dynamic dogfights and tactical combat stances.
• Customisable ships and loadouts that encourage varied playstyles.
• Face terrifying ghostly entities and colossal cosmic horrors that challenge both your ship and your sanity.
• Explore the mysterious Neterun galaxy and uncover the secrets hidden within its fractured worlds.
• RPG progression, powerful upgrades and meaningful player choice throughout your journey.
• A dark narrative experience where anxiety, fear, and science fiction collide.

Hell Galaxy is available now on Steam for £22.49 / $24.99 / €25.49. Download today, step into the Neterun galaxy and discover whether you can survive a universe where nothing is truly human anymore.

About Italian Games Factory

Italian Games Factory is an independent studio focused on bringing fresh innovation to space combat games. We develop our own IPs and create worlds with the utmost expertise for you, the players.