TROLL COUNTRY, NORWAY – March 07, 2025 – After an Epic Second Demo Week during Steam Next Fest, we’re thrilled to announce that Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn is now fully tested and available on Steam PC and Steam Deck!

From today, tower defense fans, both veterans from the original and newcomers looking for a new twist to the genre, are able to enjoy a vastly updated edition of Trolls vs Vikings. This includes three full campaigns modes, including the new Brutal difficulty, as well as tons of fun special missions.

During Next Fest and the January Demo Week, we saw tens of thousands of visitors to the Trolls site on Steam. We have seen a lot of solid feedback over the new Reborn gameplay. Media, content creators and many Steam curators have already shared their sagely insights, including these quotes:

• “Once you crack the strategy, it’s so satisfying” – The Game Report
• “One of the best tower defense games in a long time. Addictive, fun, and full of surprises.” – Gamer-Detective
• “A great balance between challenge and fun.” – Gurus Playing
• “Classic tower defense with a fresh twist. The balance between units is great, and every level feels like a fun little puzzle to solve.” – TroubleTribe
• “The humor is top-notch. The trolls and Vikings have so much personality, and the animations bring them to life in the best way possible.” – Just my Reviews

“Finally, the day is here. The day when we finally unleash Trolls vs Vikings as a premium experience.  The entire game is a tribute to our Norse heritage, our wild mythology and not the least the weird humour within it. As Norwegians, we grow up with tales of trolls, fierce Viking warriors, strange gods and epic battles. That we get to bring that to the world in our very own way is a dream that keeps on giving. Now we can’t wait for players to dive in and experience that chaos.” Jørgen Tharaldsen, Game Director, Trolls Reborn.

Oh, Loki convinced us to have a special 15% launch sale, so for the first week of sales it dips a divinely 15% below the 5,99 SRP.

Features That’ll Rock Your Horned Helmets:

• Brutal Difficulty Level: Think you’re tough? Face 34 unforgiving new levels that will make even the most seasoned strategists question their life choices. Are you brave enough to cry a little? Or a lot? Then this is for you!
• Expanded Special Missions: Dive into 35 mind-bending missions with encounters that include Nordic gods and scenarios so complex, you’ll wonder if you’re battling gods or writing a doctoral thesis in Viking trickery.
• Overhauled Upgrade System: No pay-to-win nonsense here! Loki tricked us into making the first game free-to-play (of course he did—he’s Loki). But we’ve learned from our mischief-laden past and revamped the shard system to deliver pure, sweat-and-tears gameplay progression. Fair and balanced, like a troll on a tightrope.
• Revamped Spell Mechanics: Now you can sling spells with a sense of strategic satisfaction and a smirk that says, “Take that, Thor.”
• Enhanced Visuals: Witness trolls in their high-definition glory as they charge headfirst into the fray, with all the detail and clarity of a blockbuster movie (minus the popcorn).
• Remastered Soundtrack: Groove to the epic new “Trolls Forever” theme by Aleksandar Dimitrijević, featuring real troll and gnome musicians. (Yes, we’ve gone full method.) We even remastered the old music, because, we want it to sound as awesome as it can!
• Revitalized Viking Art and Animations: We shifted out all our Viking models with all new looks. Not only that, our award-winning animator have infused the Vikings with so much personality, you’ll almost feel bad stomping them. Almost.
• Steam Achievements: Bragging rights? Absolutely. Earn achievements that show your strategic genius—or your sheer stubbornness
• Double the speed, double the madness – For those who like to live life in the fast-lane, the entire game can now be played on double speed. You feel a sense of control? Well, think again!
• Pure Gameplay Experience: This is a return to premium tower defense form, where you enjoy uninterrupted, pure strategy bliss. You are always in control of moment-to-moment decisions, units, upgrades and tactics.

And yes, the legendary endless Valhalla levels are back, ready to put even the toughest tacticians to the test. Brace yourself for challenges so maddening that they’ll leave you gripping your mouse, eyes wide, shouting, “Who needs sleep, anyway?!” and muttering, “Just… one… more… round…” as dawn breaks through your window.

Don’t wait and join ‘Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn’ epic brawl on Steam.

Players can join the Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn talk on Discord. Megapop devs have an active presence there, working with the community to shape the future of the game. 

ABOUT TROLLS VS VIKINGS: REBORN

Strategy meets mischief! Explore an amazing and lush fantasy world, where an epic battle between Trolls, Vikings and the Nordic Gods rages on. Get ready to don your tactical horns and dive into Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn where strategy is king, trolls reign supreme,and your sanity is the final boss!

ABOUT MEGAPOP

Megapop is an indie developer located in Oslo, Norway, proudly being part of Oslo Game Hub. Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn is the sixth game from the company, and former games include Trolls vs Vikings 1& 2, Meganumbers, Haxity and Rob Riches. The company focus on high quality indie games with unique gameplay experiences. Their titles have been ‘featured’ multiple times by Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon, and have reached a top 10 status in more than 130 countries. Currently the company creates the city-builder ‘Life Below, where you control the destiny of a coral reef, as well as ‘Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn”.

Experience franchise advancements, enhanced gameplay, new match types including Intergender and Bloodline Rules, biggest roster ever, new “The Island” experience, and more

Sydney, Australia – March 8, 2025 – Today, 2K announced The Bloodline Edition and the Deadman Edition of WWE® 2K25, the newest entry in the WWE video game franchise by Visual Concepts, are now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Bloodline Edition features Roman Reigns and the members of his dominant Bloodline faction on the cover, while the Deadman Edition features the iconic Undertaker. The Standard Edition, featuring cover star Roman Reigns and his “Wise Man” Paul Heyman, will be available on Friday, March 14, 2025.

The trailer can be viewed here

“Our team welcomes the challenge of bringing the WWE 2K franchise to new heights each and every year,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “We are especially proud to offer our best gameplay and graphics to date in WWE 2K25, as well as all-new match type, mode, and storyline experiences that we’re confident players will love.”

WWE 2K25 boasts an array of new features, and improvements on existing fan favourites, including:

• 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty: The all-new 2K Showcase, hosted by the “Wise Man” Paul Heyman, celebrates one of the most iconic wrestling family dynasties – The Bloodline, and the Anoa’i, Fatu and Maivia families. Players are invited to relive, change, and create the history of The Bloodline through iconic historical moments. Relive key victories including Yokozuna vs. Hulk Hogan at King of the Ring ‘93, and Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley at RAW in ‘97. Change history and bring more glory to The Bloodline by avenging key losses such as Rikishi vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin at No Mercy 2000, and the fateful Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins title match at Royal Rumble 2022. Create history with fantasy match-ups, including the Wild Samoans vs the Dudley Boyz. Check out the trailer here;
• The Island: An interactive world made up of four districts built around different WWE themes, Available only on PS5® and Xbox Series X|S, The Island offers players the opportunity to explore and challenge other players while vying to earn a WWE contract by impressing “The Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. By completing quests, taking on challenges, competing in live events, earning unlockables, and upgrading and customizing MySUPERSTARS through multiple storyline chapters, The Island allows players to step outside the ropes and “Rule Beyond the Ring.” Check out the trailer here;
• A Roster for the Ages: WWE 2K25 brings an unparalleled lineup of current Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, plus Legends and WWE Hall of Famers. The stacked roster of over 300 playable characters features Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Naomi, Ethan Page, Lita, LA Knight, Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and more. Check out the full roster here;
• New Match Types and Improvements on Gameplay: Intergender wrestling has arrived in WWE 2K25! WWE Superstars from the men’s and women’s divisions can now compete against each other to set up countless new matchups across most game modes. Additional features include the return of Chain Wrestling, the new Bloodline Rules Match and Underground Match, and new barricade diving! Check out the Gameplay Trailer here;
• MyGM with Online Multiplayer: Intrepid GMs can take their show on the road and challenge general managers worldwide in the enhanced MyGM for WWE 2K25, now with online multiplayer for up to four players. Players draft WWE Superstars and Legends to their weekly show’s roster and lead their brand through multiple-week seasons with a bigger selection of General Managers, cross-brand Premium Live Events, and more;
• MyFACTION: The collectible card-battle mode is back with updated features, new content, and more ways to play. Faction Wars now features new node types and 50 new stages. World Tour replaces Proving Grounds, enabling players to travel to different locations and play in the order of their choosing, while additional match-type support for live events and online matches, and new community events offer enhanced replayability. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes*;
• MyRISE: Players guide their custom Superstar from the women’s or men’s division in a singular, multi-gender MyRISE storyline where Bayley, Kevin Owens, and other Superstars infiltrate NXT in an attempt to take control of the entire WWE. Featuring new personality choices that lead to specific storylines, as well as brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, useable objects, and more, plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins, and other WWE Superstars. Check out the MyRISE Ringside Report here;
• Universe: WWE 2K’s sandbox mode receives new upgrades to give players greater control over their Universe experience, including the long-awaited return of Promos! The new system includes multiple promo types and outcomes with new cutscenes and branching choices;
• Creation Suite: The hallmark of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite remains one of the driving forces behind players’ self-expression as they design their own Custom Superstars, GMs, referees, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships, crowd signs, and more;
• DLC Season Pass: Available individually and via Season Pass, five-star-studded DLC character packs will roll out in the months ahead. Featuring a slew of surprise celebrity guests, fan-favourite WWE Superstars including Penta, The Motor City Machine Guns, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, and Jordynne Grace, plus WWE Legends, including Mark Henry, the New Age Outlaws, Jesse Ventura, New Jack, Junk Yard Dog and Tito Santana, the WWE 2K25 DLC roadmap offers something for everyone.

WWE 2K25 Editions

• WWE 2K25 Standard Edition:
  • Offers dual-gen entitlement, available for AU$119.95 on both Gen 9 consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) and Gen 8 consoles (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC;
  • Pre-Order Bonus Offers: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K25 Standard Edition will receive the Wyatt Sicks Pack**, a bonus pack of content including five playable Superstars – Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan – plus for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, Uncle Howdy and Nikki Cross mask cosmetic items for The Island. Players who pre-order the digital version of Standard Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition base game (digital);***
• WWE 2K25Deadman Edition:
  • Available for AU$159.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC;
  • The Deadman Edition includes the Standard Edition and Wyatt Sicks Pack, plus the Deadman Edition Bonus Pack which includes Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker and Original Undertaker (‘90) Persona Cards and playable Superstars, a useable Urn object, Undertaker ‘95 Mask cosmetic item for The Island on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, and Brother Love Manager;****
  • Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC character packs and 15,000 VC;
• WWE 2K25The Bloodline Edition:
  • Available for AU$199.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC;
  • In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deadman Edition, The Bloodline Edition includes the Ringside Pass (Season Pass plus Superstar Mega-Boost), The Rock Nation of Domination Pack, which features a Rock Nation of Domination Persona card and playable Superstar, and will only be available as part of The Bloodline Edition;
  • The Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack, which features Mattel Elite Series 114 Jey Uso and Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Roman Reigns Persona cards and playable Superstars. For Xbox Series X|S and PS5® only, this pack includes a Family Above All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet Tank Top and Yeet Sunglasses cosmetic items for The Island, while for Steam only, it includes an additional 32,500 VC;
  • Also included is the WrestleMania 41 Pack which features the WrestleMania 41 Arena, two WrestleMania 41 Main Event Superstars Persona cards and playable Superstars, and a new Superstar Persona Card (TBA), which will all be available in winter 2025 (in Australia and New Zealand).*****

For more information on WWE 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, join the WWE 2K Discord, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

“PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

*WWE 2K25, Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features, including MyFACTION. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Pre-order bonus offer available through March 13, 2025. The Wyatt Sicks Pack is included with Deadman and The Bloodline editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in-box. Terms apply.

***Pre-order offer available through March 13, 2025. Digital copy of WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will be automatically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K25 and available to download within 24 hours following pre-order. Offer is non-transferable and not available to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K24 on the same platform. Canceled pre-orders will result in removal of digital copy of WWE 2K24 from platform account. Terms apply.

****Exact release date of the Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker and useable Urn object to be announced post-launch and subject to change.

*****Exact release date of the WrestleMania 41 Pack content to be announced post-launch and subject to change.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including 31st Union, Cat Daddy Games, Cloud Chamber, Firaxis Games, Gearbox Software, Hangar 13, HB Studios, and Visual Concepts. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports, and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, TopSpin® as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe.  We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga.  Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets.  We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services.  The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.  For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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PlayStation Australia is excited to commemorate The Last of Us franchise with a first look at the DualSense wireless controller – The Last of Us Limited Edition. Created in close collaboration with the creative team at Naughty Dog, this striking design features glossy trophy icons printed across the surface that call back to key moments, characters, and events from The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II.

To learn more about the controller’s design and inspiration, watch the video and head to the PlayStation blog.

The DualSense wireless controller – The Last of Us Limited Edition will be available at select retailers in limited quantities for $134.95 AUD RRP. Pre-orders start on Friday 14 March, 2025 at 10am local time, with launch on Thursday 10 April, 2025. 

PlayStation Australia is thrilled to share this new design with the community during an especially exciting time for new and old TLOU fans alike. In the coming months, PC players will be able to continue the acclaimed story of this iconic franchise with The Last of Us Part II Remastered, launching on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on Thursday 4 April, 2025 (AEDT). Fans can also follow Joel, Ellie, and Abby’s emotional journeys in the highly anticipated second season of The Last of Us, premiering in April on Max. For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Sydney, Australia (March 7, 2025) – Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.,the worldwide leader inspecialised arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, released today a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game which offers a behind the scene look at some of the most anticipated features of the franchise’s newest instalment.

Overhauling the series from its basis, Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Gamewill feature all the official contents of the 2025 Championship season and for the first time, allow players to race the tracks of the current season even before the real riders. Besides featuring the thrills of the ongoing championship, brand-new riding physics will deeply change the gameplay experience for both veterans and newcomers. Players will find significant changes in the overall handling due to a reworked bike balance system, which places greater emphasis on the riders’ weight. On the ground, this will have a huge impact both in the whoops and the fastest sections of the tracks, where fans will need to properly manage the riders’ body to counterbalance the bike movement, and in the most technical parts, granting players greater control over the cornering phase. In addition, the steering angle, traction, and tire-to-ground contact phase have all been revised to provide a more realistic and immersive feeling. Similarly, a renewed stick control system will give players full control of the in-air motion, allowing them to decide how to manage both the riders’ and bikes’ weights after the jump. In this way, performing whips and scrubs will be much more rewarding, and those who master these movements will gain an even greater advantage.

Importantly, the adoption of Unreal Engine 5 has allowed the Milanese team to introduce a dynamic terrain deformation system with evolving ruts, one of the most requested features by the community.For the first time, the track will come to life and will evolve as the race progresses, thus challenging players to adapt their riding to find the best trajectories lap after lap. The new game engine has also enabled the implementation of a Neural AI system which will completely change the way rivals behave during a race, a first in the franchise history. The AI-controlled riders will in fact adjust their tactics and lines on the fly, providing an unpredictable and ever-changing gaming experience.

Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as of April 10, 2025,with Early Access available from April 7, 2025.

About Milestone

About Milestone Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam™, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SMX World Championship™. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Games Done Quick’s women and femmes winter event is raising funds for the National Women’s Law Center 

March 6, 2025 — Games Done Quick’s women and femmes winter speedrunning event, Frost Fatales, returns March 9-16 on Twitch. Organized by GDQ’s Frame Fatales, a speedrunning community of women and femmes, this online event brings together speedrunners from all over the world to showcase their skills and raise money for the National Women’s Law Center, a non-profit that fights for gender justice working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

Some of Frost Fatales’ biggest highlights this year include:

• A “girl squad” 3-way race of Final Fantasy X-2 using all female characters
• Sonic X Shadow Generations as a bonus game
• A one-handed Celeste Any% closing run

Those are just a taste of what viewers can expect during the event, as well as plenty more runs of contemporary and retro games alike, like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, House Flipper 2, Mega Man, and The Legend of Zelda. The complete Frost Fatales schedule can be found here.

Frame Fatales events have raised over $1 million for charity since 2019. Last year’s Frost Fatales marathon raised $155,000 for the National Women’s Law Center. This past January, GDQ raised over $2.5 million during Awesome Games Done Quick for Prevent Cancer Foundation. 

For more information on Frame Fatales, visit https://gamesdonequick.com/framefatales.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 15-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $54 million for charity.

For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com.

About the National Women’s Law Center

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women.

Closed Alpha 2 Set for This Spring – Expected to be Bigger and Advanced Experience

(Nice, France) – March 6, 2025 – Wolcen Studio today released the roadmap (see below) for its highly anticipated ExtrAction RPG, Project Pantheon.  The roadmap, which touts new gameplay features and improvements, as well as new content, is all geared towards enhancing players’ experiences in the Closed Alpha 2 test later this spring.  The studio also released results from Closed Alpha 1 in January, which saw over 1,100 active players and over 2,100 successful extraction missions.

As development progresses, Wolcen Studio continues to refine the gameplay experience and introduces additional content for the next playtest, including:

New Features & Systems

• Player Sanctuary – Player’s personal hub has evolved into a fully 3D navigable space where they can customize their gear, track game achievements and craft runes. The Sanctuary will grow the more resources players collect, becoming a vital part of the journey.
• Dodge Roll – A new default gameplay mechanic that allows players to precisely evade enemy attacks.
• Weapon & Gear Customization – Combat style is now more flexible than ever. Players can now choose which abilities to equip on weapons and armor, allowing for deeper personalization and strategic playstyles.
• Crafting & Durability – Gear now degrades over time, requiring careful management from players. Runes can be crafted to enhance equipment and repair gear at the Sanctuary to keep it in peak condition.

New Content

• The Staff – New Weapon – A powerful magical weapon bringing even more variety to combat encounters.
• Dungeons – New high-risk, high-reward zones have emerged across the map. These areas contain exclusive loot and intense battles that will test even the most skilled players.
• New Monster Faction – A fresh enemy faction, The Hamförir, has entered the battlefield, increasing the variety of combat encounters and strategic challenges.
• Gameplay Tutorial – A new structured tutorial now ensures that every player starts with a solid understanding of the game’s core mechanics.

Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements

• Improved Movement – Traversal is now more fluid and responsive, with reduced input lag and jitter.
• Revamped HP System and Shields – Shields have been redesigned and health is now segmented, improving combat clarity and strategy.
• Better Match Pacing and Map Balance – Loot distribution, enemy placements and player count have been adjusted for a more balanced and engaging experience.
• Combat Improvements – Abilities now feel more responsive as input lag has been reduced and the first round of balance tweaks will ensure fairer matchups.
• Bug Fixes – A variety of bugs and inconsistencies have been fixed to ensure a smoother overall experience.

Closed Alpha Test 1 Results 

Along with the roadmap and updates, Wolcen is also thrilled to share the initial results of Closed Alpha 1 of Project Pantheon in January. The play-test saw over 1,400 new accounts created, with more than 1,100 active players diving into the action. 

The community generated over 500 sessions and racked up an average of 2.2 player kills. In the end, players completed a total of 2,156 successful extractions with the fastest extraction being recorded in just a minute and 30 seconds. Wolcen is thankful to all participants and the excitement surrounding its development so far. The feedback and contributions will continue to play a critical role in improving overall gameplay.

Project Pantheon will reopen registrations and announce official dates for Closed Alpha 2 soon for this spring, which will focus on enhancing combat gameplay. Closed Alpha 3 is scheduled for summer 2025 to introduce narrative changes and Closed Alpha 4 coming in autumn 2025 will balance gameplay and players’ progression.

To Wishlist Project Pantheon, players can do so here.

About Wolcen Studio

Wolcen Studio is a European game studio, uniting over 100 talented professionals across the globe to create groundbreaking gaming experiences. In 2015, driven by its passion and belief in its vision, Wolcen Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring its first title to life, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, selling over 1.6 million units. At Wolcen Studio, dedication and creativity are the keys to crafting innovative, fun, and visually striking games. It is not just making games; Wolcen Studio wants to shape the future of gaming by bringing together passionate, expert-driven people dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the industry.

Both titles are set to receive a shipyard’s worth of content, with new ships, Operations, crossover content, and game modes on the horizon

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 6, 2025) – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading cross-platform naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is sailing into March with two jam-packed updates. The first, for World of Warships on PC, has players looking forward to new Experimental ships, the return of the Operations with Flagships battle type, and Soviet Submarines plunging into Early Access. For players favoring console and mobile, World of Warships: Legends is welcoming the arrival of new Dutch Cruisers to Early Access, the return of Azur Lane for its sixth wave of content, and a sequel to last year’s Rust’n’Rumble event. 

Check out the World of Warships on PC trailer for this update below.

Check out the World of Warships: Legends trailer for this update below.

New challenges await on the high seas of World of Warships

Starting March 5, players eager to take the helm of new vessels will be able to get hands-on with three new Experimental Ships, including Tier VIII French heavy cruiser Metz, Tier IX Soviet cruiser Vyazma, and Tier X American battleship Oregon. Designed for veteran players, each ship begins battles with a fraction of its hit point pool that slowly recovers during combat. Those brave enough to command these vessels can take on a special mission chain to earn Coal for their hard-earned efforts. 

This update also sees the return of Operations with Flagships. To keep things fresh, players will see new changes to the formula, as Flagships set a course for destruction on the high seas. With increased health and the ability to buff the ships they are leading into battle, each fight will become more diverse as randomized Flagships, each with various effects and vulnerabilities, seek out players to destroy. This time around, players will be able to increase their odds of survival by using Classified Documents to boost their ship’s battle capabilities. 

Finally, underwater ships are on the radar, with new Soviet Submarines joining Early Access. Tier VI Soviet submarine S-1, Tier VIII Soviet submarine L-20, and Tier X Soviet submarine K-1 are all available and ready to dive deep into combat, each equipped with powerful and fast torpedoes, long-ranged Submarine Surveillance, and Fast Damage Control Team. They may lack the speed of other underwater vessels, but on the surface, they’ll pack a punch. 

New Dutch Cruisers and events drop anchor into World of Warships: Legends

Console and mobile players on World of Warships: Legends will have to brace for a tidal wave of content that brings new ships, crossovers, and wacky game modes. The March update starts with the arrival of new Dutch Cruisers in Early Access, with ships spanning Tiers I-VIII and Legendary Tier, alongside a new Commander, Henk Pröpper. Players can acquire these ships via special Dutch Cruiser Crates, in the Store and Tech Tree, and by spending Guldens, a limited-time in-game currency. A Dutch Legacy Calendar event also brings new daily and weekly rewards, with the ultimate prize being the Dutch Commander, Johan Furstner, perfect for the new cruisers.

Azur Lane returns with Wave 6, bringing the popular naval warfare game to World of Warships: Legends. From March 3 until April 7, players can expand their armada with five new ships such as the AL Richelieu and the AL Asashio, and Commanders based on the hit mobile game. New flags, Containers, and a mission chain have also been added – with camouflages and a special Crate up for grabs as rewards. 

To conclude the March update, World of Warships: Legends is bringing the Rust’n’Rumble II event into action. This return features a brand-new battle experience, complete with unique weapons and mechanics for players to enjoy. A host of new content will also be arriving alongside the mode, with more details coming closer to its launch. 

You can find patch notes for Legends here and for PC here. 

About World of Warships 

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base. 

About World of Warships: Legends 

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit Legendary Commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels, and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles. 

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience. 

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.  

Free content update brings a new area, skill tree and one of the game’s biggest boss fights yet to the hit underground adventure

LONDON, UK – March 6, 2025 – Explorers, get ready to dig into some explosive new content with the launch of Core Keeper’s first major post-1.0 update, Bags & Blasts, arriving as a free content update on all platforms on Monday, March 10th.

Available to all Core Keeper players on console and PC, the Bags & Blasts update introduces a brand-new area to explore, an explosive new skill tree to max out, game-changing quality-of-life improvements and one of Core Keeper’s biggest boss fights yet: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands.

Discover the sun-drenched sands of the Oasis, a brand-new sub-biome located within The Desert of Beginnings that’s home to the adorable Drohmble, a camel-like creature that wanders these bountiful plains. Be sure to ranch these adorable creatures to uncover a valuable (but stinky) resource useful for crafting new mid-late game weaponry.

Prepare for a monumental fight against Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands, a gigantic super cicada who makes for a royal challenge in one of Core Keeper’s biggest boss fights yet. Discover the new Explosives skill tree, complete with 8 new skills, plus the addition of brand-new bomb types, including the powerful vacuum-creating Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb, and the explosive new grenades weapon type.

Highly-requested by the Core Keeper community, the introduction of Pouches also provides efficient new ways to organise items without taking up an explorer’s valuable inventory space. These handy new items allow players to carry resources such as ore, seeds, fish, and valuables in separate, dedicated spaces, making inventory management easier while on long expeditions away from your base.

Core Keeper: Bags & Blasts Update – Key Features:

• Oasis Sub-Biome – Discover the scorching sands of the Oasis, a brand-new sub-biome located within the Desert of Beginnings, complete with new resources, vegetation and the camel-like Drohmble.
• Explosives Skill Tree & Grenade Weapon Type – With 8 new skills to master, the new Explosives skill tree provides a brand-new way to play Core Keeper via the new grenades weapon type.
• New Bomb Types – Blast through cavern walls or defeat Core Keeper’s toughest enemies with brand-new bomb types to discover, including the powerful vacuum-creating Void Bomb and the multi-blast Blunder Bomb.
• Inventory Overhaul – With the introduction of pouches, these handy new accessories provide efficient new ways to manage your inventory, with separate dedicated places to store resources and free up valuable inventory space. The new hotbar swapping feature also allows players to choose which inventory row appears in their hotbar, allowing quicker access to essential equipment, while quick stacking lets players easily sort items into nearby chests.
• Supersized Boss Fight – Take on Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands, in this colossal fight against a supersized insect. Tackle Nimruza alone or buddy up with friends online in one of Core Keeper’s biggest boss fights yet.

With over 4 million players having already dug into the game, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures, and trinkets. Set out as a single-player explorer or venture online with friends, harvesting relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world.

Core Keeper is available now on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and PC, and is also available with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud.

About Pugstorm

Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

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Join the frontlines and experience the first fully tactical, turn-based strategy roguelike wargame.

Marieham, Finland, March 6th, 2025 | Solo indie developer Frans Wikman is pleased to announce that his debut title, Rogue Conflict, is now available on Steam. With original 2D pixel art designed by Wikman himself, he is proud to finally share his unique approach to the wargame genre. Carefully assemble your own army based on enemy and terrain types. Take on procedurally generated battles to recapture stolen territories within the turn count and seize your foothold on enemy territory.

Perfect for Wargame Experts and Beginners

Rogue Conflict provides approachable missions for anyone willing to step onto the battlefield. You’ve just received a top-secret report from High Command detailing your mission objectives. Now, soldier, it’s time to set up your army for success! Strategically place your men for battle. Use recon units to slowly reveal the entire map layout and scout out enemy targets lurking in the shadows. Deploy tanks and concentrate your attacks on enemy weak points, sweeping them away from key locations such as villages, radio towers, and nuclear power plants. Instruct your infantrymen to flank from the sides, and use artillery units to provide secondary support—slowly depleting their strength and morale to zero. Keep a supply truck handy in the backlines to give your group an extra boost in morale. Lastly, dive in with aircraft units to bombard from above. Once you finish your turn, sit back during the enemy’s turn and assess how to proceed as you continue to command your fleet.

Retro Pixel Sprite Tanks, Aircraft, and more!

With 15 different army factions, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, there is a faction suited for every play style. Earn medals by successfully completing missions, allowing you to lead new factions. Select your faction to best counter various enemy and terrain types. If you’re new to wargames, consider choosing a well-rounded army that offers a balance across all military unit areas. If you’re seeking more of a challenge, select an army that is high in strength but small in units, or conversely, low in strength but high in units. For those who prefer speed, a mobile-focused faction can blitz through enemy lines with lightning speed, but at the cost of recon and artillery units. Alternatively, select a faction that excels in capturing urban areas but struggles on all other terrains.

Transform your Army

After completing a mission, you can use the Requisition Point (RP) system to boost your army’s capabilities or unlock new units. You’ll have access to enemy intelligence reports before battles, along with perks, advanced vehicles, equipment, weaponry, and more. Successfully completing your operations will earn you additional RP points as rewards. The stronger the enemies you defeat or the more turns you have left remaining, the more points you’ll earn. However, if you’re defeated in battle, you’ll lose all your progress and need to develop a new strategy for your next offensive. Can you use tactics and terrain to secure victory?

Game Features

• Choose from 15 different armies to coordinate your most effective plan of attack.
• Procedurally Generated map combinations challenge players’ combat skills on foot and in the air.
• Requisition Point System offers boons to your units, reinforcement types, and large battle equipment such as tanks and aircraft.
• Run campaigns from a commander’s perspective, managing complete control over your army’s every move in battle.

Rogue Conflict is out now on Steam.

About

Frans Wikman is a solo developer based in Mariehamn, Finland. Rogue Conflict is his debut title. The game combines mechanics from several different wargames and turn-based strategy games he has played throughout his life. He aims to present them in a roguelike format, creating the very first wargame roguelike.

Tokyo, Japan – 6th March, 2025 – Kakehashi Games and Don Yasa Crew are excited to announce that Japanese hip hop biopunk action title, SONOKUNI, is coming to Nintendo Switch.

SONOKUNI will arrive on Nintendo Switch soon after the previously announced PC (Steam) version, and a demo is playable this weekend at the Tokyo Indie Games Summit.

Winner of VGC’s Game Of The Show’ award at Bitsummit 2024, as well as that show’s ‘Excellence In Sound Design’ award, SONOKUNI is a Japanese hip hop-infused biopunk action game developed by the musical collective Don Yasa Crew.

In SONOKUNI, players take on the role of Takeru, a lone assassin tasked with raiding a surreal superpower empowered by biotechnology. Join in her struggle to balance the morality of extreme violence against the defence of her own people, in a story inspired by real-life Japanese mythology (with every moment punctuated with a visceral soundtrack from Japanese developer and hip hop group, Don Yasa Crew).

About Don Yasa Crew

Don Yasa Crew is a 7-person Japanese hip hop group who in 2020 – during the height of Covid pandemic lockdown in Japan – decided to make a game. With live performances impossible, their aim was to convey their particular have-not-hip-hop style through Sonokuni – a world and story infused with raw energetic music and a fresh biopunk take on Japanese mythology.

About Kakehashi Games

Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between East and West.  Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more.  As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world. Check their website for more information.