As Swann we begin a reunion with a group of long separated friends and begin to reminisce about the summer of 1995 where it all began for the group and a terrible secret occurs in the Bloom half of DON’T NOD’s Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Bloom Episode – Gameplay
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Developer: DON’T NOD Publisher: DON’T NOD Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: 18 Feb, 2025 Price: $39.99 USD
Recommended – “Lost Records: Bloom & Rage captures its dual eras perfectly while delivering an emotional story with new elements, even if bugs and poor writing decisions drag it down in the second half.”
More Details and Card Reveals for Magic Sets Tarkir: Dragonstorm and Edge of Eternities
CHICAGO, Illinois – February 21, 2025 – Magic: The Gathering is in Chicago once again for MagicCon: Chicago, running from February 21-23. Wizards of the Coast is showcasing cards, art, and details about upcoming sets for the most popular tabletop card game in the world. Thousands of fans and players are at McCormick Place in Chicago for an incredible weekend full of Magic. Featuring the Pro Tour, a variety of on-demand and ticketed play events, events and panels on the mana stage, immersive experiences, exclusive merch, fan-favorite Magic artists and cosplayers, there’s something for everyone at MagicCon Chicago.
Fans gathered today at a special preview panel revealing more information for upcoming sets including a first look at Tarkir: Dragonstorm, the world premiere announcement of Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender, and a special preview on Edge of Eternities.
All of the latest announcements and details from today’s panel are below:
WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING | AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Bend the battlefield with Magic cards from Avatar: The Last Airbender! Master the elements and join your favorite characters for new adventures, iconic art, and an elemental showdown like never before. This Standard-legal set based entirely on Nickelodeon’s original Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series will be available on November 21.
TARKIR: DRAGONSTORM The plane of Tarkir is now bigger and bolder than ever, filled with cinematic martial arts action, dynamic clan gameplay, and powerful new dragons that add lasting firepower to players’ Magic collections. Tarkir: Dragonstorm follows from the events of Dragons of Tarkir where people were subjugated under the oppressive rule of the dragonlords. Over time unrest grew and the people rebelled against dragonlords, taking up the banners of the old clans. In a bid to end the conflict, the leaders of the rebellion uncovered a powerful ritual, one that would summon a force strong enough to defeat the dragonlords once and for all. With five distinct clans to choose from, players will confront these terrifying dragonstorms and battle for survival and power.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm will launch on April 11.
EARLY LOOK AT EDGE OF ETERNITIES Magic: The Gathering players will soon venture to the Edge of Eternities, Magic’s take on an adventure-filled science-fantasy space opera. Players will discover new space-fantasy themed cards and mechanics, spacecraft Commanders, and stunning new collectibles while they explore the Edge, where vast interstellar powers marshal great forces as they attempt to command the stars. Players will find magic among these stars as they chart a course through the Sothera system to explore distant planets, wield dazzling magic, and wage war with alien factions. Edge of Eternities will launch on August 1.
Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for 30 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.
About Wizards
Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands. With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal and Raleigh; Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit our Company website and social channels (@Wizards on Twitter and LinkedIn).
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading games, IP, and toy company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com.
Dual-wielding developer DeadToast Entertainment and abyss-dwelling publisher Devolver Digital are hellishly excited to reveal Shotgun Cop Man, a devilishly fun ballistic platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro.
In Shotgun Cop Man you’ll take on the role of the titular lead-slingin’ lawman, descending into the underworld to raise Hell in Hell. Your mission? Arrest Satan.
This is a precision platformer where your weapons are your wings. Shotgun Cop Man’s boomstick and pistol (and other devastating weapons procured on-site) aren’t just used for slaying demons, but traversing the depths of Hell as well. Your diabolical arsenal lets you jump, launch, and propel yourself through the game’s challenging, chaotic levels, dodging enemies, leaping gaps, and scaling walls.
Conquer a hand-crafted campaign, with bonus No Damage and Speedrun modes for the hardcore, or dive into user-generated levels for endless replayability.
Shotgun Cop Man will blast its way onto PC and Switch later this year priced $9.99, but in the meantime you can enjoy a 17-level demo on Steam RIGHT NOW.
21st February 2025, Leeds, United Kingdom: Italian indies VOXEL Studios and publishers Noovola are thrilled to unveil the first gameplay reveal trailer for The Bench, a quirky, colorful puzzle adventure launching on PC in 2025. Starting February 24, players can also dive into the chaos and charm of this old man at the park simulator with a free demo during Steam Next Fest!
In The Bench, you wear the comfy slippers of a spirited old pensioner armed with a walking stick, a notebook, an endless bread supply, and loyal pigeon mates. Tired of retirement home rules and fueled by a vivid imagination (or maybe those meds he’s prescribed), you’ll hatch a daring escape plan. Crack eggs open to summon your feathered minions, build a flying army to do your bidding and throw bread to jump from bench to bench, order your pigeons to collect objects, play minigames and explore our colourful world!
Remember to share your stamp collections and first impressions with hashtag #TheBench and tag VOXEL Studios and Noovola social media.
Special thanks to Quadriga’s Arch for voicing the explanation trailer!
About VOXEL Studios
VOXEL Studios, based in Italy, is an indie game development studio also working on AR/VR applications, native or web-based apps, and software, from concept to final project, or through outsourcing. VOXEL provides strategic consultancy, functional analysis, and full development for desktop, web, and mobile native (iOS and Android) or hybrid platforms, always ensuring appealing design and seamless usability. Their portfolio includes collaborative support in the development of indie, AA and AAA games, and most importantly, their in-house games, The Bench and TEOM: The Enemy of Mine.
About Noovola
Noovola, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, started its journey in video games as a Public Relations agency for indie studios. Through time, the agency began offering Creative Communications and Translation efforts, sharpening its skills on dozens of excellent indie games. As of 2024, Noovola’s publishing arm has been created to help bring diverse and exciting indie games to market – starting with VOXEL Studio’s The Bench – releasing in 2025.
Step into the role of Headmaster, build your academy, manage your school, craft your wizard crew, and expand your influence in this new strategic colony sim! We are thrilled to announce that Wizdom Academy will launch in Early Access on April 17, 2025!
To celebrate, we’ve released a brand-new announcement trailer showcasing the magical journey ahead. Check it out and see what’s in store for your future wizarding academy!
With over 40,000 wishlists, a growing community, and fantastic feedback from thousands of players, we can’t wait for you to experience the full magic of Wizdom Academy.
Key Features:
Experience the freedom of 3D vertical building – Reach for the sky by adding all sorts of magical buildings.
Build your academy – Design classrooms, dorms, exploration halls, mana storage, and much more.
Manage your resources & residents – Put those recruits to work and harvest rare resources to expand your academy.
Shape legendary wizards – Guide students from apprentices to elite sorcerers, shaping their abilities and destinies.
Forge alliances & explore – Uncover hidden dungeons, meet other academies, defend against hordes, interact with nearby villages, and uncover hidden dungeons, and expand your influence.
Balance the residents’ needs & the Council’s wills – Keep your academy thriving while balancing the needs of your residents and the will of the Council.
Join us for Steam Next Fest!
Be among the first to play the latest Wizdom Academy demo during Steam Next Fest (February 24 – March 3). Featuring exciting new mechanics and content, this is the best time to get a taste of what’s to come!
The wait is almost over – add Wizdom Academy to your wishlist and get ready for April 17!
About Kipwak Studio Kipwak Studio is a passionate indie team based in Valais, Switzerland. Founded in 2023, the studio is dedicated to creating deep, immersive gameplay experiences. Wizdom Academy, supported by SwissGames and PRISM, is their latest endeavor, bringing a fresh take on the builder-management genre. For more information, visit www.wizdomacademy.com.
A new trailer introducing the continent of Aladiss and a brand-new illustration by beloved artist Benitama have been revealed!
Hertfordshire,21st February 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust shared new details about the world of their upcoming JRPG Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Before setting on a journey across the continent of Aladiss to uncover its mysteries alongside Yumia, fans can lose themselves in the marvellous world that awaits them in a brand-new trailer. Players can also learn more about the key members of the Aladiss Research team with the latest artwork by beloved artist Benitama. 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.
In Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, players will follow alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt as she joins the Aladiss Research team in hope to unravel the mysteries behind the cataclysm that destroyed the once great continent of Aladiss. Spearheaded by the Order of Eustella and led by Erhard, the Aladiss Research team is an organisation focused on investigating the fallen land of Aladiss, and is composed by researchers, adventurers and mercenaries. Yumia and her friends will be tasked to travel across the three regions of the continent to uncover the mysteries hidden in the ruins of the fallen Aladissian Empire.
Yumia’s journey will begin in the Ligneus region, where the Research team established its first base, far from the Aladissian capital. Yumia will travel through the plains and forest that make up the landscape, and discover research facilities abandoned by the alchemists of the time. Among the points of interest in the region, players will visit the Arbor Botanical Garden and the 8th Laboratory, before continuing their journey.
Players with a passion for fungi of all kinds will be delighted to explore the Sivash region, renowned for its mushroom-like flora, where Yumia will encounter the demihuman Welleks people. While exploring the region, the team will meet the Neru people, a tribe of monsters capable of human speech and easily recognisable by their slender silhouette and mushroom-like umbrellas. Before heading to the next region, players can pause to contemplate the Preces Cathedral, a place of worship at the centre of the Welleks settlement, or explore the impressive ruins of a school, known as Hermea Academy. The third region is the industrial Auruma region, filled with the ruins of a once thriving city. Among the ruins still standing, players will discover a tree-like metal structure, as well as its commercial district, featuring a station. Yumia will also visit the Mana Transposing Furnace, which was once the nerve centre for the study of mana for the whole of Aladiss. During their stay in the region, the team will encounter the Geni tribe, unique for possessing feathers and beaks like birds.
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.
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
Check-in to the demo of this vibrant management-sim from February 24th
Watford, UK – 20th of February 2025 – Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and developer Pathos Interactive are thrilled to reveal that their ultimate hotel construction and tycoon game, Hotel Architect will feature in the Steam Next Fest.
In Hotel Architect, players will design, build, and manage luxury hotels across the globe whilst juggling the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles.
For Aspiring hoteliers, a brand-new trailer reveals the two distinct locations that will be available to explore within the Steam Next Fest Demo: the gorgeous shores of Santorini and the modern metropolis of Gothenburg. Each location is complete with its own scenario and sandbox modes as well as unique objectives, items, guest types, zones and more.
Watch the Hotel Architect | Steam Next Fest Demo Trailer
Key Hotel Architect Demo Features:
Advance in a career campaign or get creative in the sandbox mode
Design your layout and watch as the construction workers lay the foundations and bring your dream hotel to life
Freely select from several unique zone and design to impress customers and critics
Expand over two locations: Gothenburg and Santorini!
Manage a wide range of staff and contractors
Welcome a variety of guests who will be sure to keep you on your toes!
The Hotel Architect Demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest from February 24th – March 3rd. Wishlist the Demo now via Steam to be alerted when it goes live.
About Wired Productions Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect, Beneath and KARMA: The Dark World.
About Pathos Interactive
Pathos Interactive is a game studio founded in 2015, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is driven with a deep passion by gamers with an ambition to make the best games, striving for excellence and releasing one quality game at a time. Having released the real-time strategy game, Bannermen, on Steam, Pathos are currently working on Hotel Architect, a management and simulation game.
World of Warcraft Classic’s progression journey continues into the southern continent of Pandaria! Launching later this year, Mists of Pandaria Classic invites players to return to a beloved expansion and era of WoW’s history.
To excite players for the upcoming expansion coming to WoW Classic progression servers, three new optional bundles and services are available in the Battle.net shop:
Sha-Infused Heroic Pack, which includes:
Sha-Warped Cloud Serpent (Flying Mount)
Sha-Warped Riding Tiger (Ground Mount)
Merriment Pet for Modern WoW Players/Joyous Pet for WoW Classic Players
Items named “Sha-Warped” are available for modern WoW players while WoW Classic players will receive an equivalent item named “Sha-Touched”
Sha-Infused Epic Pack, which includes:
All Heroic Pack Items
Level 85 Character Boost (Not available for new Pandaren characters but is available for new non-Pandaren monk class characters)
30 Days of Game Time
Standalone Level 85 Character Boost (Not available for new Pandaren characters but is available for new non-Pandaren monk class characters)
Both modern and classic transmog ensembles included with a purchase of a bundle will be available later this year when the expansion launches. All other respective items are immediately available. For more information about Mists of Pandaria Classic, including regional pricing for the upgrade bundles, please visit the World of Warcraft website.
Exchange blows, eliminate threats, and evolve with cybernetics ahead of the Q2 2025 launch
21, Feb. 2025 –KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat from developer Sobaka Studio, jacks into Steam Next Fest to enhance the event with a new demo showcasing the revamped gameplay structure, available now.
Crush skulls with cybernetic implants and power-enhancing augmentations as Morgan Lee in hopes of winning a twisted game show with a tantalizing prize: freedom from a 1300-year prison sentence. Not even death grants respite the warden uses advanced resuscitation technology to ensure all inmates serve their time in full. The only way out is through bloody, brutal ascension on “The Last Ticket.”
Thankfully, Morgan has some help from futuristic cybernetic implants and power-enhancing augmentations. Punish contestants with robotic arms, shock and vaporize foes with advanced weaponry, or just use good old fashioned melee strikes to punch off the enemy’s torso. Each new level of the prison tower brings new foes…and new ways to defeat them.
Experiment with hundreds of combinations to discover deadly synergies to deviate from the norm and devastate foes with monstrous mutations no human should ever bear. Become an unkillable hybrid of man and machine, and deliver death to anyone and everything blocking the way to freedom.
The KIBORG demo represents the first look at the brand new structure for the game, inspired by the now-delisted KIBORG: Arena prologue from Q3 2024. After fan feedback, Sobaka Studio decided to revamp the full game, taking the heart-pounding wave-based action and tower ascent of the prologue and building it out into a full experience.
“We originally had incredibly different plans for KIBORG, but everyone loved the idea of climbing and escaping a prison tower, so we thought…why not make that the whole game?” said Dmitry Kachkov, Head of Sobaka Studio. “And if you miss KIBORG: Arena, don’t worry – we’re putting the content from the prologue in the full game when it launches in Q2 2025!”
Play KIBORG’s Steam Next Fest demo available starting today, ahead of the Q2 2025 launch on Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, with support for English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, and Korean language text.
Sobaka Studio is an indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM available now in Early Access and time survival game REMEDIUM: Sentinels, which both share one grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. Their next title is KIBORG, the rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.
The brand-new Vapid Uranus LozSpeed classic sportscar is now available to purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Also this week and just in time for Carnival, players who log into GTA Online and open a bottle of champagne at any bar will earn a variety of festive clothing.
Full details from this week’s update include:
New Vehicle: The Vapid Uranus LozSpeed (Sports Classic), available now from Southern San Andreas Super Autos
Carnival Gifts:
Play GTA Online anytime through March 3 to receive the Carnival Feather Shirt and Shorts for men and the Carnival Feather Dress and the Carnival Sun Dress for women
The Carnival Neck Gaiter for uncorking a bottle of champagne at any bar
Triple GTA$ and RP on Trevor and Ron Contact Missions, and the returning Motor Wars
Double GTA$ and RP on G’s Cache
Weekly Challenge: Collecting 3 G’s Caches will net players an extra GTA$100,000
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Vapid Bullet (Super), Albany Hermes (Muscle, 30% off), Weeny Dynasty (Sports Classic, 30% off), Invetero Coquette (Sports), and the Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer (Off-Road)
Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Enus Paragon S (Sports) and the Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle)
HSW Premium Test Ride: The Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle)
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to win the Nagasaki Outlaw (Off-Road, 30% off)
LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Emperor ETR1 (Super), Lampadati Furore GT (Sports), and the Coil Brawler (Off-Road)
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Albany Cavalcade XL
Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Railgun and the Precision Rifle (for GTA+ Members)
GTA+ Benefits: A free Vapid FMJ (Super) at The Vinewood Car Club, along with the Honkers Tie Dye Hoodie and Hat, access to a selection of Rockstar Games titles, and more
