Led by Game Experts and Former Executives at PETROL, the Premier Brand Marketing Agency, Whose Experience Spans 80+ Years and Countless Games

LOS ANGELES – March 12, 2025 – Former game veterans from PETROL, today have revealed their new company, PUBLSH, a next generation publishing solution for game developers. PUBLSH aims to set a new standard for video game publishing as the industry evolves and caters to a new era of business needs. Formed by proven industry talent who have helped launch some of the biggest and most beloved games and IPs, PUBLSH offers business development, product strategy, and marketing services to enable developers and investors to achieve commercial success.

The new company is led by game executive and entrepreneur Ben Granados, CEO and Founder, who also co-founded notable brand marketing agency PETROL in 2003. His vision with forming PUBLSH is to serve the needs of game developers by offering strong leadership and early involvement. The company leans into their unrivaled experience, industry vision and competitive cost structures for partnerships.

“At PUBLSH, we emphasize the collective effort over individual gain or contribution, especially in video game publishing, where the future is fractional rather than traditional. We are partnering with developers, VCs, and publishers to successfully bring their projects to market, offering scalable and flexible resources tailored to their specific needs,” stated Ben Granados, CEO and Founder of PUBLSH. “Our value and investment lies in the ability to contextualize intel into actionable insight as our capital. By leveraging our leadership and extensive experience upstream, we can help mitigate the risk with a more predictable outcome in the output downstream for games.”

Joining Granados includes Chief Operating Officer/Co-founder Wendy Hsu, Chief Strategy Officer/Co-founder Sam Clarke, and VP of Business Development Tasha Kim, all who worked together at PETROL. PUBLSH aims to sign 5 to 10 strategic partnerships by the end of 2025. Deals will vary to reflect the organization’s bespoke approach to what each partner needs spanning the portfolio of go to market services.

Stay tuned for more exciting news and announcements to be shared by the company in the near future. More information on PUBLSH can be found on the new company website at www.publsh.com.

ABOUT PUBLSH

PUBLSH is a next generation game publishing solution led by game industry veterans with a collective 80 years of experience. As there is no “i” in PUBLSH, the name symbolizes the company’s mission to thoughtfully collaborate with developers to bring video games to market. Headquartered in California, PUBLSH was founded by CEO Ben Granados, who co-founded the award-winning marketing agency, PETROL. After more than 20 years, Granados helped to build PETROL into a premier brand agency whose portfolio of clients and projects span the biggest brands and IPs from Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, CD Projekt, Epic Games, Game Science, Krafton, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Techland, Tencent and more. He formed PUBLSH in 2025 with the vision to offer leadership experience and scalable resources to game developers looking for true teamwork and partnerships that produce go to market profitability and success. 

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 12, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. Starting today, players can experience two new teammates, content, events and more. 

SSR+ [Luxury] Po Bidau Hugo (Yellow Element, Assassin, Fisherman) has been introduced to Tower of God: New World as part of this update. The captain of the Po Bidau Army’s floating ship called the ‘Victor,’ Po Bidau Hugo has a warlike side who believes that the battlefield is where she truly shines. With her “Luxury Shield” ability, she can assert a powerful deal on an enemy designated as a luxury target.  

Players can also experience SSR [Unleashed Desire] David (Purple Element, Support, Sorcerer) who is one of White’s clones. David is characterized by his high survivability and can eliminate debuffs inflicted on his allies. 

The latest update features the new “Coliseum Arena” which is a multi-deck combat PVP system where players face off against opponents in real-time battles. The Coliseum Arena progresses for a week on a regular basis, with banned and buffed teammates selected from those who performed extremely well in the previous season. The first season of the Coliseum Arena will run until March 19 that will reward players with Expirable Title and more based on their tier. 

The following events are now available through March 26: 

• [Luxury] Po Bidau Hugo Festival: Celebrating the release of [Luxury] Po Bidau Hugo, players can check out the Emily Talk Story about Hugo and acquire rewards.
• [Luxury] Po Bidau Hugo Release Celebration Events: Experience various in-game activities such as Special Summon, Check-In, Boost Missions, and TapTap Plus, while earning rewards such as Suspendiums, SSR+ [Luxury] Hugo and more.
• White Day ‘Sweet Popping Candy’: Collect the in-game currency ‘Little Candy’ by playing the game to exchange for SSR+ Soulstones, SSR Soulstones, [S] Equipment Selection Chest, etc. 

The Hugo’s Luxury Festa! event will available between March 19 – 26, offering special rewards including up to 60 Gentleman Summon Tickets to those who clear in-game missions. New seasons for the Alliance Expedition and Revolution Room have been adopted as well.

Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character. 

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Feel the beat of the city in this electrifying 2.5D rhythm-action platformer

Barcelona, Spain – 12 March, 2025. Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Gatera Studio invite you to descend to the underground metropolis of Antro with the release of an action-packed playable demo for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. This visually striking 2.5D rhythm-action puzzle platformer will excite fans with its fast-paced gameplay, intriguing story and thumping urban music soundtrack. 

The playable demo introduces players to the dystopian world of Antro and the protagonist, Nittch, as he traverses through the streets of the city on a mission that will change the course of his life. Play to the rhythm of urban music and take a stand against the oppressive regime known as La Cúpula in a bid to free Antro and its people from its tyrannical grip. 

The Antro playable demo for PlayStation and Xbox consoles can be downloaded from the digital stores now. A PC demo is also available to download via Steam now. 

Antro: A World in Ruins, A Revolution in Motion

After The Collapse, only 1% of humanity survived, forced to retreat beneath the surface. Beneath the ruins of old Barcelona lies Antro, a sprawling, suffocating underworld divided by power and oppression. In the deepest, filthiest levels, the oppressed toil under brutal forced labor, while the elites above rule with an iron fist.

At the heart of this dystopia stands La Cúpula, a ruthless corporate regime built on technological overproduction and absolute control. Art is banned. Music is forbidden. Freedom is crushed. But rebellion is rising from the depths… and the rhythm of revolution is about to shake the underground.

Step into the shoes of Nittch, a courier with a mission far more dangerous than a simple delivery. A mysterious package. An unknown recipient. And a chance to topple a tyrannical empire. Will you dare to take the risk?

Move through the gritty depths of Antro, navigating obstacles with parkour, solving intricate puzzles, and outrunning relentless pursuers, all while syncing every movement to the pulse of hip-hop, drill, R&B, and electronic beats. In Antro, the world moves to the rhythm, and so must you.

But beware—the enemy never stops watching. Are you ready to fight back?

About Gatera Studio

Founded in 2022 in Barcelona, Gatera Studio is born from the drive to represent urban culture in videogames from a rebellious and socially aware perspective. It starts its activity with the development of ANTRO, a puzzle rhythm 2.5D platformer game. Currently it has the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team composed of developers, 2D and 3D designers, illustrators, artists and music producers, writers and marketing professionals.

About SelectaPlay

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

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a media entertainment distributor company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalogue includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favourite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences. 

A whimsical classic reimagined – launching digitally on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on March 27th!

Barcelona, Spain – March 12, 2025 – Get ready to embark on a spellbinding adventure! Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Nakama Game Studio are thrilled to announce that Bubble Ghost Remake, a lovingly reimagined version of the beloved Nintendo Gameboy and Commodore 64 classic from the late ’80s, will also be floating its way onto PlayStation 5 alongside its previously confirmed PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and Nintendo Switch digital release on March 27th!

Brimming with whimsy, nostalgia, and fresh surprises, Bubble Ghost Remake invites players to relive the golden age of platformers while guiding an adorable spirit and its bubble through a mystical, danger-filled mansion.

A Magical Physical Edition for Collectors! 

Beyond the digital release, fans can dive even deeper into the magic with a special physical Standard Edition (NA & EU) and an enchanting Collector’s Edition (EU only) for Nintendo Switch! The limited Collector’s Edition is packed with exclusive items, including a physical edition of the game for Nintendo Switch, a beautifully illustrated prequel comic, crafted by the dev team to reveal untold stories, the joyful soundtrack on CD, composed by Fran Romguer, a charming selection of character stickers and a special Bubble Ghost Remake acrylic standee, bringing this whimsical spirit to life before your eyes! 

About Bubble Ghost Remake 

Guide a little ghost and his bubble through an enchanted mansion filled with dangers and thrilling challenges in this incredible remake of Bubble Ghost. Master levels of skill and clever puzzles as you unveil the story hidden behind the spirit of Heinrich Von Schinker. This remake of the game features a fresh new look and a myriad of new features (like new game modes, fierce bosses, collectibles, and many more surprises) that will captivate you for hours. Get ready to protect your bubble through the rooms of this mysterious castle… Will you uncover all its hidden secrets?

• Enjoy an adventure with over 40 skilful levels and clever puzzles that promise hours of entertainment and challenge.
• Dive into Story, Arcade, Challenge and Speed Run game modes or prove your worth and compete for a spot in the pantheon of “Bubble Ghost Remake” legends in the Hall of Fame. 
• Fully revamped graphics and sound bring the magical world of the castle to life.
• Unlock in-game achievements and compare your scores with the world’s best players.
• new hidden game modes, collectables, and secrets for an even more thrilling gameplay experience.

Bubble Ghost Remake fans can Wishlist the game on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and pre-order the Standard and Collector’s physical editions from specialist retailers. Check local retailers for pricing and availability! 

About SelectaPlay

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

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favorite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences.

About Nakama Game Studio

Nakama is a game development studio and interactive experiences for companies and publishers. Their team of passionate developers, designers, and artists brings a wealth of industry experience, fueled by a genuine love for video games.

After 2,000 reviews on Steam, this is a legacy for the ages

Irvine, United States — March 12, 2025 | Legacy: Steel & Sorcery is rolling out a major update today, after over 2,000 reviews since its launch into Early Access. This comes as the first step on the path to 1.0, with new classes and much more on the horizon.

Legacy: Steel & Sorcery invites players not to an MMO, where its creators first cut their teeth, but instead to a fantasy world littered with loot and plenty of peril just around the corner. An extraction title bursting at the seams with MMO charm, this unique take was inspired by the raids of the classic genre, but with a little more action thrown in. Players team up to fight against enemies and other raiding parties as they pilfer what they can from the lush world around them.

This first update will help to balance combat among the existing heroes, giving ranged attackers more of an edge over their initially overwhelming melee counterparts. Additional fixes for bugs will also help Legacy: Steel & Sorcery to run smoother ahead of its Summer update, which will see the arrival of a spell-tacular wizard! A magic-wielding nightmare for their enemies, they will not be one to miss!

The Wizard and his weapons: Emberstaff (Fire) and Frozen Orb (Frost)

Alongside the Wizard, the upcoming Summer patch will include: 

• New Map: Dungeon – Smaller, closed-quarter dungeon map with more challenging encounters and higher quality loot.
• Goblin Pawn Shop – If players lose their gear during an Adventure, the Goblins may scavenge it and sell it back to them — for a price.
• New Social Space: Queue Goldbrook solo or with a squad, try out their skills on the test dummies or each other in the dueling area.
• More Progression: New Lodge modules like the Transmutation Device that allows players to transform one item into another, and the Critter Habitat that holds their critters and generates special resources.

Notorious Studios is excited to see what’s next and can’t wait to bring more and more content to this epic multiplayer adventure.

Notorious Studios

Notorious Studios is a venture-backed start-up headquartered in Irvine, California, with a global team of passionate developers. Founded by core developers from Blizzard Entertainment who worked on iconic titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, the studio is committed to creating immersive and engaging worlds that foster community and creativity. With a team of 30 talented individuals, including remote employees from around the world, Notorious Studios is focused on delivering high-quality gaming experiences built for players not powerpoint. Our current project, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, exemplifies our dedication to building rich, player-driven narratives within dynamic, ever-evolving gameplay environments.

Players Catapult Game and Independent Studio ‘Sunblink’ to a Smash Hit; Pre-orders for Physical Release Open Now

Boulder, Colorado (March 10, 2025) – Hello Kitty Island Adventure has surpassed 500,000 digital sales across Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The critically acclaimed cozy life sim, developed by the independent dreamers at Sunblink in partnership with Sanrio, reached this milestone in just 30 days following its release on January 30, 2025.

Also available on Apple Arcade.

This multi-platform release and success would not be possible without the dedicated fan community. After nearly two years of Sunblink and Sanrio serving players with new features, new adventures and a warm, welcoming community, Hello Kitty Island Adventure holds a 4.9/5 rating with over 114,000 reviews on Apple Arcade and now holds 93% positive user reviews on Steam.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure pioneers the “cozy adventure” genre, offering relaxed, “cozy” staples like crafting and decorating within a massive explorable world of quests, platforming, puzzle-solving, and other “adventure” genre aspects. The title has garnered massive critical acclaim for this innovation, earning Apple Arcade Game of the Year and a Webby People’s Voice award, plus nominations for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2023 and Mobile Game of the Year at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.

Pre-orders are now available for the physical Deluxe Edition of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, hitting store shelves on March 25, 2025. Digitally via Nintendo eShop and Steam, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is additionally available in Standard ($39.99) and Deluxe ($59.99) editions. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and over 300 unique items and rewards, including Deluxe Starter and Crafting Bundles to get a leg up on your island adventure and a year’s worth of legacy clothing, furniture, and cosmetics from past seasonal events.

In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Hello Kitty invites you to join her and her friends at Big Adventures Park, where My Melody is opening a brand new gift shop. Express yourself as an original, Sanrio-style avatar with a wide range of adorable customization options. Cook delicious food and decorate your space with hundreds of furniture items. Share gifts and complete quests to deepen your friendship with beloved characters. Invite other players to your island and complete multiplayer challenges or build beautiful vacation homes together.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite and PC via Steam, as well as Apple Arcade.

About Sunblink

Based in Boulder, CO and founded by three industry veterans behind global megahits like DragonVale, SpellFall and NinJump, Sunblink and its team members have created and managed some of the highest grossing and most downloaded games of the last decade. Their hit title, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, leveraged one of the most beloved entertainment brands in the world and pioneered the cozy adventure genre. They believe in making kind, collaborative, and imaginative games with the best partners and people in the industry. If that’s you, get in touch.

About Sanrio

Sanrio® is the global lifestyle brand and home to Hello Kitty®, created in 1974, and many other beloved character brands such as My Melody™, Kuromi™, LittleTwinStars™, Cinnamoroll™, Pompompurin™, gudetama™, Aggretsuko™, Chococat™, Badtz-Maru™ and Keroppi™. Sanrio was founded on the philosophy that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that promote communication and inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio’s business extends into the entertainment industry with several content series, gaming offerings and theme parks. Sanrio boasts an extensive product lineup which is available in over 130 countries. Sanrio hopes to bring smiles to everyone’s faces with their vision of “One World, Connecting Smiles.”

Silver Lining Interactive introduces an exquisite physical edition for the highly anticipated sequel.

Macclesfield, UK – March 12th, 2024 – Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive proudly presents the Signature Edition of Spirit of the North 2, an extraordinary collector’s release for PC and PlayStation 5. Crafted for true fans of the critically acclaimed series, this stunning edition is packed with exclusive, handpicked collectibles, making it the ultimate keepsake for adventurers eager to immerse themselves in this breathtaking Nordic-inspired world.

Alongside the standard physical editions, the Signature Edition offers a meticulously curated selection of premium items encased in an oversized collector’s box featuring exclusive cover artwork. Choose between the PlayStation 5 physical edition or PC digital code in a premium physical case, and uncover these beautifully designed treasures:

• A signed, full-color art & lore booklet – personally autographed by the Infuse Studio team.
• Two embroidered patches – showcasing the game’s majestic protagonists, the fox and the raven.
• Four intricately crafted metal character pins – each reflecting the game’s enchanting world.
• Two stunning art cards – featuring beautiful scenes from the mysterious lands
• A duo of Runescript cards – unlocking deeper insights into the game’s mystical lore.

Every element of the Signature Edition has been designed to elevate your experience, making it an unmissable addition to any collector’s library.

The Spirit of the North 2 Signature Edition is available for pre-purchase now for PC and PlayStation 5 exclusively from Silver Lining Direct, the publisher’s official retail store. Explore additional physical editions at Silver Lining Direct.

An Unforgettable Journey Awaits

Developed by Infuse Studio, Spirit of the North 2 invites players on an epic adventure of healing and discovery, deeply rooted in Nordic folklore. Step into the paws of a lone fox, accompanied by its loyal raven companion as they embark on a heroic quest to free the lost Guardians from the sinister grip of the dark shaman Grimnir. Traverse the breathtaking landscapes of the Northern Isles, unravel ancient mysteries, and experience a world brimming with beauty and wonder in this captivating third-person adventure and long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2019 original.

Spirit of the North 2 will be available digitally for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox S/X and as a physical standard and Signature Edition release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2025. Check out the Silver Lining Interactive website for more information.

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

Take on the role of a smuggler in a 1930s New York transformed by anti-gravitational  “aether” technology

Issaquah, WA, USA – 12th March, 2025 – Seismic Squirrel are thrilled to unveil their narrative-driven RPG, Aether & Iron, coming to PC, with its debut trailer. Take on the role of Gia, a smuggler in an alternate 1930s New York that has been transformed into a vertical city after the discovery of “aether”, an anti-gravitational technology. Build your crew, upgrade your skills and dive into a compelling mystery with a customized car to help you survive in turn-based vehicle combat battles.

The world of Aether & Iron may have been transformed thanks to anti-gravitational “aether” technology, but it remains full of the shady gangsters, corrupt politicians, backstabbing and danger that you’d expect in a hardboiled 1930s New York. Playing as Gia, you must upgrade skills like “Hustle”, “Smarts”, and “Brass” to help navigate through this seedy world, where your choices, and the luck of the dice, determine your success through the game.

As a smuggler, your car is key to your trade. You will not only use it to smuggle goods throughout the city, but also as a weapon in turn-based battles that take place as you speed through the city’s streets. Upgrade and customize your fleet of vehicles with weapons and armor that you can unleash on opponents. In battle, you’ll need to be mindful of the strategic opportunities offered by traffic hazards coming your way – ramming your opponent into oncoming obstacles is often worth it for the damage your vehicle will take!

Explore diverse and immersive locations and meet a fascinating cast of characters on the course of your adventure. As a simple job draws you into a conspiracy that threatens the whole city, you will make allies and enemies, reconnect with old friends pushed away by your troubled past, orchestrate betrayals, and more in a game full of stories where your choices matter.

“We’re really excited to reveal Aether & Iron to the world!” enthused Jay Zylstra, President of Seismic Squirrel. “We hope to bring you on an immersive journey into a retro-futuristic 1930s New York, a timely setting of both hope and uncertainty based on many fascinating real-world people and events. The game will be fully voiced to tell a compelling story about unravelling a grand conspiracy. We yearn to tell you even more and hope that you’ll wishlist us on Steam and follow us online as we have further news to share!”

Key Features

• Muster Your Crew: The streets of New York can be unforgiving without reliable backup. Recruit unique and resourceful companions to watch your back, and follow their stories. Each is armed with a range of talents that can make all the difference in a jam.
• Turn-Based Vehicular Combat: What good is a smuggler without a good getaway car. Assemble a wide range of incredible aether-powered vehicles and unlock new tactical options to try out in an interesting twist on strategic, turn-based vehicular battles.
  
  Tinker with your rides to suit your playstyle. Do you prefer moving hard and fast, relying on speed for quick getaways? Or perhaps you might prefer to slap on some steel plates and bust out the grenade launcher!
• Save Your City: With a writing team including credits on Far Cry, Mass Effect, and Sovereign Syndicate, Aether & Iron brings to life an alternate timeline where anti-gravitational aether technology has reshaped the city skyline and deepened social divides.
  
  Thoroughly researched and inspired by real life counterparts from 1930s New York City, explore its backstreets, dive into its seedy underbelly, marvel at stunning architecture, and peel back the city’s many layers of power and greed.
  
  Your choices shape not just your path, but the city’s fate as well. Will you rise as a savior, withdraw as a renegade, or evolve into a symbol of resilience in a world of authoritarian barons and high-stakes strategy?
• Dive into An Underground Life: Navigate secret paths, dodge enemies, hide contraband, and stay ahead of the big bosses out to get you. Perhaps join a rebellion along the way.
• Your Choices Matter: Your decisions will shape the unfolding history of New York and the lives of its citizens, determining whether they will be able to find hope in a corrupt world of manipulation and violence.
• Grow your Talents: Level up your Hustle, Smarts, and Brass abilities to improve your chances in combat and social situations. But no matter how good you are, you’re always a dice roll away from success or failure.
• Drive in Style: Upgrade your aether-powered rides to suit your playstyle. Enhance your cars with every trick in the smuggler’s toolkit – hidden compartments, smoke dispensers, and flamethrowers of course.
• Fascinating Visuals: Inspired by 1930’s detective comics and the art deco period, Aether & Iron brings a unique visual identity to gameplay.
• Full Voice Acting: Experience an alt-history 1930s New York directly through our talented cast of voice actors. Learn about our characters stories; sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, usually tragic.

About Seismic Squirrel

Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics.

Swiss-Polish indie game developer Blindflug Studios released a brand-new demo for their base building game set on World War II military air bases

Zürich, Switzerland, March 12, 2025 – Swiss-Polish developer Blindflug Studios has released a brand-new demo for their project Ground of Aces, a strategy base building game set during the Second World War. The game is being developed for PC, with a planned release later this year.

Ground of Aces on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2308690/Ground_of_Aces

In Ground of Aces, players take command of a World War II airfield and its crew. In this demo, players get an early preview of the game in which they can build their first Royal Air Force military airfield.

Blindflug Studios co-founder and executive producer Moritz Zumbühl on what players can expect from the demo: “The demo is a first glimpse into the world of Ground of Aces. Starting with a small British airfield, players will get to experience the thrill of building and commanding a wartime air base, taking care of iconic World War II aircraft, and making tough strategic choices regarding missions from HQ. We can’t wait to hear the player feedback and continue shaping and expanding the game together with our community.”

Ground of Aces will offer players a unique view into World War II, highlighting the challenges faced by air bases and their crews, including historic events such as the Battle of Britain. It is inspired by free form base building games like Rimworld and Going Medieval, as well as historical strategy games like Hearts of Iron IV. The art style will pay homage to the “ligne claire” style of Franco-Belgian comics like Biggles and Buck Danny.

The main pillars of Ground of Aces:

• Engulf yourself in the Second World War: Step into the shoes of an air base commander and witness the war from a new perspective. Build and defend your base, send pilots on critical missions, and play a vital role in shaping the war effort.
• A base builder at heart: Design and expand your air base with complete freedom. Your base is laid out by your own choices and thus unique.
• A dream for aviation enthusiasts: Take command of a fleet of historically significant aircraft. Carefully select the right planes for each mission, maintain your fleet, and ensure your base is always ready for action.
• Your crew’s personal stories: Your crew is more than just numbers—they are individuals shaped by war. Get to know their personal stories, witness their struggles and triumphs, and feel the weight of every loss.

About Blindflug Studios

We are an indie game studio founded in 2014 by Jeremy Spillmann and Moritz Zumbühl, based in Zürich, Switzerland and Poznań, Poland. Our mission is simple: We want to create beautiful, imaginative and fun games that centre around real-world dilemmas. We believe that games are an incredible medium for allowing players to experience the most complex of problems while being hugely entertaining too! Our first title, First Strike, a nuclear war RTS game, has been played by more than eleven million players so far. It was followed up by the critically acclaimed Cloud Chasers that explores the topic of migration, the dieselpunk action game Airheart, and the Apple Arcade launch title Stellar Commanders. With over 50 nominations and prizes at international awards and festivals, like the Best GDC Pitch and German Developer Innovation Prize, Blindflug is one of the standout indie game studios in Europe.

Match gems, level up, and date wizards and other supernatural beings on PC later this year

Seattle, Washington (March 12, 2025) – Indie developer Dire Kitten Games is thrilled to reveal the voice cast of Scholomatch, its upcoming dating sim. Featuring visual novel and match 3 gameplay, players will be matching gems and making love matches when this magical title releases on PC via Steam later in 2025.

The Horizon Wizarding Academy is taking enrollments and you’re the newest student! Fall deep in love and deep into the spirit realms as you learn magic, mingle with other academics, and uncover the secrets that threaten the academy’s future.

Your fellow students include a magical menagerie of otherworldly beings, including werewolves, fairies, sirens, and more. Scholomatch’s 11 main, potentially romanceable, characters each feature their own art, story, gameplay mechanics, and voice acting.

The game’s voice cast stars Jesse Inocalla (Genshin Impact, New Tales from the Borderlands, Marvel Battleworld), Sally Beaumont (Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader), Jingle Deleon (Pokémon Arceus’ Wish, Diablo IV), and a number of other brilliant vocal talents.

Dialogue decisions allow you to flirt, or get to know a character more, before you head to the match 3 board to clear gems and complete puzzles in order to score points. Clearing a round rewards you with XP which can in turn be used to unlock elemental improvements to score even more points. Plus, it impresses other students!

Though supernatural smooching is on the cards for those whose hearts desire, Scholomatch fully supports platonic connections, too. Character playthroughs can be completed in any combination of platonic and romantic, and there’s also the possibility of polyamory throughout its more than 15 hours of gameplay content. 

Key Features of Scholomatch:

• Deep Spirit Realms, Deeper Relationships: Form earnest relationships with a number of supernatural beings, who have their own likes, dislikes, and carefully crafted personalities. 
• Wizards, Werewolves, and More: Live vicariously through the protagonist and engage in your wildest fantasies by dating wizards, fairies, sirens, werewolves, and vampires just to name a few! 
• Designed for Inclusivity: Different types of relationships are represented in the game, including same-gender matches, as well as platonic, romantic, and polyamorous relationships.

Scholomatch will be released in 2025 on PC via Steam. A playable demo is now available via the Steam page.

About Dire Kitten Games

Dire Kitten Games was started by two industry friends who want to explore game concepts that are unlikely to be created at larger studios. As devs and gamers, the studio loves a wide range of genres and tones, but is particularly passionate about sci-fi and fantasy worlds, and cozy games that focus on interpersonal connections.