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YOUR ROOM, YOUR RPG ADVENTURE – MYTHIC REALMS LAUNCHES TODAY ON META QUEST

Embark on an epic fantasy journey and build a magical kingdom from the comfort of your living room in this immersive mixed-reality roguelite experience!

WORCESTER, Mass. March 13, 2025 –Your next RPG adventure is closer than you can imagine! Mythic Realms, the new mixed-reality roguelite fantasy role-playing game from Petricore, the independent gaming studio celebrating over a decade of XR and game development innovation, launches today on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Transform your room into a colorful world where you get to physically play out an epic RPG adventure right in front of you! Mythic Realms is available today on the Meta Store for $19.99.

“We’ve all fantasized at one time or another that the world could be more magical. Mixed reality is literally the only technology that can change our surroundings and let you live out a life that you could only dream about or play on a flat screen before – and that’s pretty cool,” said Petricore CEO Ryan Canuel. “We wanted to create a role-playing game where you can become a hero and go on adventures in the real world, and of course, we also put a dragon in your room!”

In Mythic Realms, you’ll experience adventure like never before with the power of Meta Quest! Watch realities seamlessly collide as your space comes alive as an exciting fantasy universe teeming with incredible creatures that can climb on your furniture and even emerge from your walls. Embark on an immersive quest through a variety of unique environments like caves and forests, brought to life with playful character and art design.

Journey through imaginative lands, battle mighty foes and bosses, gather vital resources, unlock new weapons, improve your character, and return home to expand your kingdom with each play session. Every expedition is unique, letting you choose how you want to tackle the adventure. It’ll take all your savvy, skill and energy to uncover the mystery between the collision of two worlds and help the realm grow to its full potential. Become the hero, gather allies, fight room-size creatures, and watch your kingdom flourish with each thrilling expedition!

Key Features

  • Adventure Awaits…at Home! Watch your room become a hero’s journey through treacherous forests and icy caves. Each expedition allows you to put your skills to the test with combat, gathering, fishing and more.
  • Save the Kingdom! Bring your winnings back to your kingdom and meet a cast of charming characters who need your help. Take on quests and improve your gear for your next adventure.
  • Destroy Your Foes! Use your room to your advantage as you face off against enemies in battle in mixed reality! You’ll need to outwit and fight creatures that can scale your furniture, hide in your walls, or take over the whole room with their powers.
  • Choose Your Weapon! Play as a knight, ranger or mage, and make use of nine unique weapons including bows, staves, swords, claws, shuriken, wands and more. Make sure to upgrade your arsenal and unlock your full potential!

Launch is also just the beginning! Mythic Realms will continue to evolve with ongoing updates and new adventures in the future.

Dive into Mythic Realms today on Meta Quest for $19.99 via the Meta Store! For more information about Mythic Realms and Petricore, visit the studio’s official Linktree.

About Petricore

Founded in 2015, Petricore is an independent gaming studio specializing in emerging technologies and game development. The studio has created original IPs and collaborated on digital projects across platforms such as Meta, Apple Vision Pro, and Pico. Intent on pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming, Petricore also supports clients in porting games to new platforms, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized experiences. For more information, please visit PetricoreGames.com.

Fast-paced tactical multiplayer FPS rebrands as “Wraith Ops”

13th March, 2025 – Team17 and Grassrootz Studio have shared that the FPS formally known as Project Wraith has been rebranded as Wraith Ops.

The developers will be live on Twitch tomorrow talking all things Wraith Ops! You can tune in via this link, https://www.twitch.tv/klean, Friday, March 14th 2025 – 2pm CST / 3pm EST / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET.

What is Wraith Ops

Wraith Ops is an exhilerating fast-paced tactical multiplayer FPS built for satisfying gunplay and team-based objective combat. With snappy movement, precise shooting, and immersive tactical mechanics, it delivers a refined, back-to-basics experience. Designed to challenge and empower players, every feature enhances the action and never slows it down.

Wraith Ops will offer an arsenal of more than 60 weapons of various firepower, types and sizes on release! On release, you will be able to adjust and customize your weapons with various attachments (sights. muzzle devices, gadgets, camos, perks) that affect weapon handling and other stats, with more in-depth weapon customization coming later

In Wraith Ops, there are two competing factions – Aegis Industries and Volga Battalion. Both Private Military Companies are tasked with achieving the same goal, investigating and retrieving remnants of a Cold War research project codenamed “Project Wraith”. The developers are creating a game that invokes the nostalgia of FPS titles from years ago and offering all players a great action packed time, where you’re rewarded regardless of skill level or hours logged.

Be sure to wishlist on Steam and check out the website, as more reveals and hands on play for Wraith Ops will be announced soon.

About Team17 Digital  

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

A PUBLIC DEMO FOR ATELIER YUMIA: THE ALCHEMIST OF MEMORIES & THE ENVISIONED LAND WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 16TH MARCH 2025

A special collaboration with Tales of Graces f Remastered has also been announced!

Hertfordshire, 13th March 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust are pleased to announce that a public demo for their upcoming JRPG Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be available on 16th March 2025*. In addition, a special collaboration with Tales of Graces f Remastered, an RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, has been announced.Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be available 21st March 2025 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Windows PC via Steam® and, for the first time in franchise history, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has teamed up with Tales of Graces f Remastered from Bandai Namco Entertainment to release a special collaborative costume, which will be available as free DLC at a later date. To celebrate, artist Benitama has created a commemorative illustration featuring Yumia and Asbel, the protagonist of Tales of Graces f Remastered, in a matching collaborative costume.

Fans wishing to explore the Aladissian Empire in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land alongside alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt can begin their journey on 17th March 2025* with the public demo. From the beginning of the prologue to the start of the main quest “Pioneering the Ligneus Region”, the demo will introduce players to Yumia and her companions, as well as the new synthesis and combat systems. Players will also be able to explore the open field of the Ligneus region, gather ingredients, build their own base and much more. The save data from the demo can then be carried over to the full game upon purchase. To celebrate the demo, a gameplay video that highlights the game cycle of gathering on the field, battles, synthesis, and building has been released. *Demo release times may vary by store. For PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, the demo will be available from 15:00 pm GMT (16:00 pm CET) on 16th March 2025. For Steam®, the demo will be available from 12:00 pm noon GMT (13:00 pm CET) on 17th March 2025.

In addition to the standard edition, players can pre-order two special physical editions; the PREMIUM BOX that includes the base game*, an artbook, a B3-size cloth poster with original illustration, a CD with extra tracks, and an exclusive early access costume for Yumia, “Alchemist of her day off”. The SPECIAL COLLECTION BOX includes all of the content from the PREMIUM BOX, as well as a handkerchief in the style of the Aladiss Research Team bandana, an A1-size tapestry with an original illustration, a set of six decorative keychains, a set of six special clear file folders, a special sticker sheet, Yumia’s precious stuffed animal, an official short story, and accompanying translation booklet. Everyone who purchases either a physical or digital edition up to two weeks after release will receive the “Athlete of Memories” early purchase costume for Yumia, the “Floating Object of Memories” costume for Flammi, and the exclusive “Training Wrist Weight” equipment.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be available on 21st March 2025 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Window PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.

For more information, visit the official website, Like us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, and Follow us on Instagram and X. *Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and Steam®︎ versions are only available digitally.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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WE’RE PUTTING A CREW TOGETHER – MULTIPLAYER COMES TO TEARDOWN ON STEAM LATER THIS YEAR

Team up with friends in campaign co-op, competitive and sandbox action with the fully destructible, voxel-based heist game’s biggest update yet!

MALMÖ, SwedenMarch 13, 2025 – Get your demolition squad ready! Tuxedo Labs is thrilled to announce that online multiplayer, one of the community’s most highly requested features, is officially coming later this year to the award-winning, fully destructible, sandbox heist game Teardown on Steam. Soon players will be able to team up together in campaign co-op, competitive and sandbox modes in the game’s largest update ever!

“Multiplayer has always been on our minds, and we’re thrilled that it’s coming into focus now,” said Tuxedo Labs CEO Marcus Dawson. “We’ve come a long way, and we’re working hard to get players in on the ground floor to tinker around and break stuff as soon as possible, but we want everyone to know: it’s real, it’s coming, and it’s going to be a blast.”

Teardown will initially introduce multiplayer via the Experimental Branch on Steam, inviting the community to play with new designs and features while providing feedback to the development team. New additions to Teardown‘s API are also expected to roll out around this time, giving modders an opportunity to update existing mods with multiplayer functionality, as well as imagine completely new in-game creations.

Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated world give players total freedom to discover unique and emergent gameplay solutions to almost any challenge. Plan and pull off the perfect heists nearly any way you can dream of with an expanding arsenal of tools and vehicles, plus anything else you can get your hands on.

The Teardown team is also hard at work on development of its third and fourth major DLCs, with new details coming later this year. For more on Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Tuxedo Labs

Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022. www.TuxedoLabs.com

Section 13: Teamwork is Mandatory 

Failure to comply will result in permanent termination

El Segundo, California – March 13, 2025 | Attention all staff. This is a company-wide memo. All employees are directed to raise a glass, clap their hands and generally make merry as Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio’s new sci-fi twin-stick shooter Section 13 is gearing up for bigger and better things!

Staff are reminded that Section 13, formerly known as Blackout Protocol, is a roguelite shooter now packed to the brim with action, interdimensional terrors and plenty of young graduates ready to risk it all for the chance of a promotion. And, to HR’s great delight, there are no unions in sight to stop this new Section 13 update from rolling out!

Teamwork makes the dream work, and with the relaunch of co-op mode, our players can now sacrifice three employees in one round for maximum efficiency. And for those who cannot stand their coworkers, single player mode will still be available with the ever-improving story – thoroughly vetted by the S2P’s legal team (legal approval pending). 

The company facilities also received an overhaul. We remind staff that a few cosmic horrors are still in the building, and to ignore any rumours that they have spread to the shining new Laboratory, the Quarantine Chamber or the experimental procedural generation level for the overachievers who enjoy neverending suffering. The horrors have not spread. We repeat: Not. Spread.

And while, like you, players might not have gotten the promised end-of-year promotion, the enemies definitely did and they look bigger and better than ever! With their work cut out for them, S2P employees will definitely benefit from the new tactical gear: an Energy Shield and Turret for all your horror-repelling needs. Additionally, employees can take advantage of 20 boosted Synaptic Enhancements and get a real brain blast. 

Should all else fail, an old friendly face will save the day! Beaker has finally returned from mandatory leave and is here to join Scalpel, Boy Scout, and Red, completing the overworked and underpaid dream team.   

Please your corporate overlords and check out Section 13 on Steam today!

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe.

Tripwire Presents Announces Publishing Agreement with Developer Arctic Hazard for Turn-based Tactics Title, Norse, Coming to PC and Consoles in 2025

Embark on a Quest for Vengeance in a Historically Immersive Viking-Age Saga, Set Amidst the Untamed Beauty of Dark Age Norway

ROSWELL, Ga. — March 13, 2025 — Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today announced a new partnership deal with independent developer Arctic Hazard to publish their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title, Norse. Based in Vestby, Norway, Arctic Hazard is an independent game developer whose team have worked on a variety of critically-acclaimed AAA titles including Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Syndicate, and Origins, World of Tanks, Metro: Exodus, Age of Conan and more. Currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Norse is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025. Aspiring Vikings can add the game to their Steam wishlist now.

“From our first conversations with Tripwire Presents about Norse, it was clear that their enthusiasm for the game matched their dedication and expertise in bringing it to gamers worldwide,” said Terje Lundberg, CEO and Creative Director at Arctic Hazard. “We are excited to continue our Viking adventure with the Tripwire team.”

“Working with Arctic Hazard on Norse is an incredible opportunity for Tripwire Presents to bring a bold and immersive Viking experience to players,” said Bryan West, Publishing Director at Tripwire Presents. “The game’s strategic depth, intense turn-based combat and rich world-building make it a truly unique and thrilling adventure.”

About Norse

Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in Norse, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar’s path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.

Craft a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by his side. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar, as he navigates a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver his enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test players’ strategic prowess.

Penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse brings a rich, historically immersive narrative to life. With unforgettable characters and a gripping narrative, every moment is an adventure in a world where honor, loyalty, and revenge reign supreme. Will players guide Gunnar to victory and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear mark the end of his saga? The fate of Gunnar’s people rests in his hands.

Key Features Include:

  • Handpick your band of warriors, all with their own backgrounds, personality traits and life experience.
  • Govern your settlement; pass judgements, settle disputes, dispense punishments and rewards, and initiate major village projects.
  • A living breathing village immersing you in the everyday life of the Viking age.
  • Enjoy real-time exploration and turn-based combat with never-before-seen features such as “Glima” – Viking martial arts.
  • Trade with other clans, earning their trust and strengthening alliances for the battles ahead.
  • Loot or craft a vast range of items.
  • Unlock new abilities and equipment that will give you an advantage over your enemies.
  • An irresistible story that will draw you ever deeper into a rich world of adventure at the dawn of the Viking Age.

Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2, the gold standards for the virtual reality stealth genre, Road Redemption, a vehicular combat road rage adventure and spiritual successor to the popular Road Rash series, Chivalry 2, the multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles, DECEIVE INC., a unique multiplayer game of stealth and spycraft and Rogue Waters, a tactical turn-based rogue-lite game of piracy and mythological beasts developed by Ice Code Games. The division most recently released The Stone of Madness, the tactical stealth adventure title set in an 18th century Spanish asylum developed by The Game Kitchen.

About Arctic Hazard

Arctic Hazard AS is an independent Norwegian game developer dedicated to creating high-quality international electronic entertainment across all platforms. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Terje Lundberg and Mats Tveita—each bringing over a decade of experience—the company boasts a team of some of Norway’s most talented and experienced developers. Every member of the Arctic Hazard team is a passionate gamer at heart, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working on international game titles.

At Arctic Hazard, the focus is all about crafting exceptional gaming experiences. To achieve this, the company licenses advanced technology from trusted third-party vendors, which it then adapts and enhances. This approach ensures the team always has access to the best tools and engines, allowing them to channel their resources into delivering innovative and engaging gameplay.

Arctic Hazard’s ultimate mission is to establish Norway as a major hub for game development in Europe.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The studio’s last internal project, Maneater, broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre and tasked players with taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 Maneater has sold over 14 million units worldwide across all platforms.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios, Rogue Waters developed by Ice Code Games and The Stone of Madness developed by The Game Kitchen. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game. Inquiries and pitches can be directed to [email protected], or submitted through their publishing application form. Tripwire Interactive is a standalone entity within the Embracer Group.

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New Story Trailer For Permafrost Highlights The Need For Cooperation And Camaraderie In Multiplayer Survival

Your teammates are not just support, they can become a lifeline, when push comes to shove in the frozen wasteland

Oberhaching, Germany, March 13, 2025 – Polish Development studio SpaceRocket Games and German publisher Toplitz Productions proudly present the new trailer for their upcoming survival game Permafrost.

Set in a frozen wasteland in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event known as “The Shattering”, Permafrost puts your survival skills to the test, when you try to survive in sub-zero temperatures. But you don’t have to fight against the rivalling factions or try to live to see the next light of day alone. Not only will you have a trusted canine by your side to keep you company. You can grab a few friends and explore, build and fight with a team of up to four players.

Coordinate your efforts and keep in mind that it takes vital communication and shared resolve, if you want to succeed in strategizing, surviving and overcoming the frosty cold as a team. Be careful not to overestimate your abilities and the strength in numbers that a well equipped squad suggests. In this barren world of snow and ice you never know what lurks around the corner or awaits you when the sun sets.

Permafrost will launch for PC in Early Access on Steam this Summer and will be playable both single player and in cooperative multiplayer for up to four participants. Visit the official Steam product page to find out more about Permafrost and stay updated on all the latest info. We also welcome you to join the discussion on Discord.

About SpaceRocket Games

SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for March: UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions and more

High-stakes drama in UFC 5, mythological adventures in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, exhilarating arcade soccer action in Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions and more, there’s plenty to choose from in March’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup with all games available to play from Tuesday, 18 March.

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Deluxe welcomes PS VR2’s retro-fuelled gaming nostalgia title Arcade Paradise VR and the original PlayStation’s iconic FromSoftware trilogy: Armored Core, Armored Core: Project Phantasma, and Armored Core: Master of Arena.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

UFC 5 | PS5

What makes an MMA fight? It’s the stakes, technique, drama and pure reality of the moment. UFC 5 captures that in more authentic detail than ever before, from next-generation graphics upgrades that give animations new life, damage systems that marry the brutality and strategy of the fight game, gameplay updates that make the action feel even more fluid and realistic and much more. Powered by Frostbite engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favourite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | PS4, PS5

Enter a mythological Persia-inspired world in the grip of a corrupting curse. Boasting a striking, stylish new aesthetic, this thrilling action adventure introduces a brand-new Prince. As sword-wielding prodigy Sargon, you’ll combine acrobatic combat with extraordinary Time Powers and super abilities to navigate diverse biomes filled with time-corrupted enemies and mythological beasts. It’s time to write a new legend.

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions | PS4

Based on the globally beloved anime series, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade soccer game bringing a refreshing look to the genre with exhilarating action and non-stop over-the-top shots. Create your own characters with new skills and abilities, and build your dream team to play offline or online. And if you want a real taste of the world, two story modes are available. Episode: Tsubasa lets you experience the events as seen in the anime and Episode: New Hero is a brand-new original story.

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy | PS4, PS5

Universal Century 0079: Flowers bloom even in the flames of war. In order to break through the deteriorating war situation in the North American continent, the Noisy Fairy, a secret unit under the direct control of Kycilia of the Principality of Zeon and led by Alma, is pushing forward in the One Year War against the Earth Federation Forces. Grasp the unshakable bonds between comrades in this epic single-player battle action game…

Arcade Paradise | PS4, PS5

Go from rags to arcade riches in this ’90s retro arcade and light-management sim combo, originally released in 2022. Rebel against your father’s wishes and create a games arcade to give the sleepy town of Grindstone something to really get excited about. Take on the role of Ashley and manage the day-to-day tasks of running the family laundromat. Wash rags, invest the profits and build your very own Arcade Paradise. The more arcade cabinets you install, the more players will spend, with over 35 fully playable games to unlock. But remember, you don’t have time to just stand around setting the highest scores…

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles | PS4, PS5

Become BOB, a reckless bouncy hero embarking on a quest of epic adventures and chaos. Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a glorious bouncy 3D platforming and combat game inspired by some of the best in the genre. Bounce between multiple (slightly inaccurate) historically themed open worlds each with their own unique mechanics, items, and enemies in single player, 2-player split screen, and online co-op up to 4 players. Roll into jam packed open worlds that let you explore and utterly smash them to pieces in the process!

You Suck at Parking | PS4, PS5

Prepare to take part in the world’s most extreme parking experience in You Suck at Parking, the only game where your driving skills aren’t as important as your parallel parking skills. Race against the clock to yank your handbrake in over 270 wild levels with ever-increasing difficulty. Going furiously fast to the designated parking spot will not only ensure you remain extremely cool, calm, and collected; but unlock cool new customisation options to pimp your ride with.

Syberia – The World Before | PS4, PS5

Unravel the intertwined fates of Kate Walker, a New-York attorney whose life was turned around by the call to adventure, and Dana Roze, a young and promising pianist in Vaghen whose career is threatened by the shadow of the Second World War. Syberia: The World Before is the culminating point of the late Benoit Sokal’s steampunk and wondrous universe. After the first 2 Syberia games in the early 2000’s, now considered Point and Click classics, and the 3rd instalment of the series in 2017, Syberia is back in all its glory, with a brand new story that can be played independently and modern graphics.

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Arcade Paradise VR | PS VR2

Enter the virtual realm in Arcade Paradise VR. This PS VR2 title, released last year, transports you back to 1993 for an all-new immersive experience oozing with retro-fuelled gaming nostalgia. Taking you on an empowering journey from rags to riches, Arcade Paradise is an adventure and light-management sim combo game where you transform the decrepit King Wash laundromat into a thriving business. Featuring 12 fully realised VR cabinets alongside 27 traditionally controlled games from the original release, it’s time to play, profit and purchase your way to your very own Arcade Paradise.

Armored Core | PS4, PS5

The very first entry to FromSoftware’s now iconic Armored Core franchise came out in 1997 on the original PlayStation. The world has fallen to ruin in an all-out war known as the Great Destruction. With countries and governments extinct, and humankind driven to underground cities, corporations soon ignite a vicious battle to reinstate the surface. Play as a Raven, a mercenary piloting the humanoid war machine, Armored Core (AC), and carry out a variety of missions. Choose and freely combine from a huge number of parts, including head, core, arms, legs and weapons, to create your own original mech before taking it into combat.

Armored Core: Project Phantasma | PS4, PS5

Released the same year in Japan (and in 1998 in North America) on the original PlayStation, Armored Core: Project Phantasma is FromSoftware’s second entry in the mech action and customisation series. When tasked with infiltrating the subterranean urban complex, Amber Crown, the player encounters another Raven by the name of Sumika Juutilainen. Her mission is to take down the enigmatic Doomsday Organisation and she enlists the player’s help as the two push further into the complex.

Armored Core: Master of Arena | PS4, PS5

The third entry in the series, Armored Core: Master of Arena, hit the original PlayStation two years later in 1999. With the help of Operator Lana Neilson, the player becomes a Raven and carries out a variety of missions as they seek revenge for the loss of their family at the hands of Hustler One – the top-ranked Raven and pilot of the infamous Nine-Ball AC. Players will also encounter the Arena, where their skills are put to the test against numerous AC pilots.

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Game Of The Year Winner ASTRO BOT PS5 Bundle Available Now!

PlayStation Australia is delighted to share that the PS5 console – ASTRO BOT Bundle and the PS5 Digital Edition – ASTRO BOT Bundle are out now! Available at select retailers, this bundle comes with a PlayStation 5 console and the award-winning ASTRO BOT game. 

Join ASTRO on a supersized space adventure – Winner of The Game Awards’ GAME OF THE YEAR.

When the PS5 mothership is attacked by ASTRO’s long-standing galactic nemesis, scrambling its wires and scattering the crew throughout space, only ASTRO can make things right! Setting off on his biggest mission yet, he needs your help to rescue the stranded crew and rebuild the mothership. 

Make the most of ASTRO’s new power-ups, handcrafted to level up your immersion: from springy punches and rockets all the way to a giant sponge! Buckle up for some epic PlayStation camaraderie, join forces with your favourite PlayStation icons and show the universe that small is mighty in this fresh new ASTRO adventure, exclusive to PS5 consoles!

PS5 console – ASTRO BOT Bundle

  • RRP $724.95 AUD 

PS5 Digital Edition – ASTRO BOT Bundle

  • RRP $604.95 AUD

Includes:

  • *ASTRO BOT full game voucher
  • Wireless controller
  • 1TB SSD
  • 2 Horizontal Stand Feet
  • HDMI cable
  • AC power cord
  • USB cable, printed materials
  • ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)

While stocks last. Actual prices and discounts may vary.

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Video Game Developer and Publisher M10 Announces Funding to Create Next-Generation Gaming Experience

Investors and partners in the $3 Million seed round include Sui Foundation, GSR, Big Brain Holdings, Monoceros

NEW YORK — 12 March, 2025 — M10, a next-generation video game developer and publisher creating fresh competitive multiplayer games, reveals a major investment milestone of $3 million in its quest to go beyond the free-to-play (F2P) model. Investors in the seed round include the Sui Foundation, GSR, Big Brain Holdings, Monoceros, Blockchain Founders Fund and Presto Labs, among others.

M10 was founded by a group of game industry veterans including Co-Founder and CEO Maitham Mohamed (Forbes 30 Under 30, Semi-Pro FIFA player), Co-Founder and President Lars Buttler (Co-Founder of Trion Worlds), and Co-Founder and CCO Martin Capel (Game Director at Ubisoft on Assassin’s Creed).

Together, they assembled a top-notch development team for the studio’s unannounced debut title that boasts from industry veterans who lent their talent to various AAA titles, including Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Watch Dogs, Red Dead Redemption 2, Star Wars Outlaws, and GTA V, among countless others.

A strategic partnership alongside the Sui Foundation will enable M10 to create a new gaming business model that goes beyond F2P. The goal is to solve the core problems in F2P, namely hyper-aggressive monetization. By using the new model to end the market stagnation in PC and Console F2P gaming, M10 aims to scale the market significantly further with a new era of games. They are packaging this all in what is a fresh take on the competitive multiplayer shooter, and creating a true F2P model that is accessible to all.

“Our mission at M10 is to solve the core problems in F2P and scale the entire category further.” said Co-Founder and CEO Maitham Mohamed. “We are willing to go much further than other studios to create a truly fun novel shooter experience whilst taking a swing at changing the future of F2P games.”

“Sui is committed to growing the gaming space with innovative blockchain technology geared towards providing players distinctive and immersive experiences,” said Christian Thompson, Managing Director at Sui Foundation. “The M10 team’s impressive backgrounds and the exciting project they’re developing make them a perfect fit for us as long-term partners.”

For more information, visit the official M10 website. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates, follow M10 on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn

About M10 

M10 is a next-generation video game developer and publisher creating fresh competitive multiplayer games founded by Maitham Mohamed (Forbes 30u30), Lars Buttler (Co-Founder of Trion Worlds), and Martin Capel (Game Director at Ubisoft on Assassin’s Creed). Alongside industry veterans from AAA titles like Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and GTA V. Their unannounced debut title is currently in development.

About Sui

Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed from the ground up to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. Its object-centric model, based on the Move programming language, enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. With horizontally scalable processing and storage, Sui supports a wide range of applications with unrivaled speed at low cost. Sui is a step-function advancement in blockchain and a platform on which creators and developers can build amazing user-friendly experiences. 

For more information about Sui, please visit https://sui.io