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FAN-FAVORITE RAGNAROK MAP ARRIVES IN ARK: ULTIMATE MOBILE EDITION AS GAME SURPASSES 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS

SEATTLE, WA – FEBRUARY 11, 2025 – Grove Street Games and publisher Snail Games, in partnership with Studio Wildcard, announced today the arrival of the fan-favorite Ragnarok expansion map in ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition. This massive community-created map is now available for all mobile survivors on the App Store® and Google Play Store™. Alongside the new map, players can also participate in the ‘Love Evolved’ event, bringing romance and exclusive in-game rewards to their prehistoric adventure. Less than two months since launch, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition is celebrating a major milestone—surpassing 4 million downloads worldwide as its Survivor community continues to grow.

Spanning an expansive 144 square kilometers, Ragnarok is a breathtaking environment featuring towering mountain peaks, active volcanoes, winding caverns, and lush forests. Survivors will encounter unique creatures like Dire Polar Bears, Ice Wyverns, and the mystical Griffon, which boasts a powerful dive-bomb attack. This new map delivers an exciting and fresh survival experience for ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition players and is automatically unlocked inside the ARK Pass.

From February 9th – 16th, celebrate Love Evolved as mobile survivors can dive into the popular in-game event for the first time. Take advantage of limited-time event cosmetics, delicious Valentine’s candy and chocolates, and boosted in-game rates for harvesting, taming, experience, and breeding. Love is in the air, so don’t miss out on this romantic dino celebration!

The Ultimate ARK Experience on Mobile
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition brings the full ARK: Survival Evolved experience to mobile devices, including all major expansion packs such as Scorched EarthAberrationExtinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2. Ragnarok is the latest addition to this already expansive world, ensuring thousands of hours of immersive gameplay for mobile players.

For those looking to maximize their survival experience, the ARK Pass Subscription ($4.99/month or $49.99 annually) unlocks all current and future expansions, plus exclusive in-game bonuses including:

  • God Console for single-player commands
  • Access to all Expansion Packs
  • Bonus XP across all game modes
  • Monthly in-game currency drops
  • Exclusive access to premium servers

Players can also purchase each map and feature individually.

In ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, players are stranded in a harsh prehistoric world where they must hunt, harvest, craft, build, and tame over 150 dinosaurs and creatures. Whether playing solo or online, survivors will battle to endure the elements and uncover the secrets of the ARKs.

For the latest ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter or on BlueSky, subscribe to us on YouTube, and visit our website at playark.com.

ABOUT GROVE STREET GAMES

Located in Gainesville, FL, Grove Street Games has been an influential game developer since 2007. They have delighted fans of the world’s greatest games with bold interpretations on new platforms and have delivered fresh and original games to millions of happy players. They have grown to be a leader in the industry because of their commitment to building incredible and accessible gaming experiences. Their games can be found worldwide across all major gaming devices, including consoles, PC, and mobile. www.grovestreetgames.com

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ABOUT SNAIL GAMES

Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices. https://www.snailgamesusa.com/

ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com

Slay the Princess Devs Relaunch Gothic Horror Narrative Scarlet Hollow on March 3 for Steam’s Visual Novel Fest

Unravel “The Roads Untraveled” Update with more choices, consequences, UX renovations, hand-drawn art, and more

TORONTO, Canada – Feb. 11, 2025 – Scarlet Hollow, the award-winning gothic horror narrative developed by Black Tabby Games (Slay the Princess), relaunches with The Roads Untraveled, a massive update introducing significant content and improvements to the Early Access release, launching Monday, March 3 in time for Steam’s Visual Novel Fest.

Ahead of Episode 5’s release, return to Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina — or visit for the first time, all are welcome — and you’ll find things are…different. The married powerhouse fueling Black Tabby Games continues to mine the Hollow’s cold, dark earth, renovating the user experience, expanding the script by more than 70,000 words across four chapters, and improving the UI. Bask in even more of Abby Howard’s evocative, award-winning artistry.

One week in Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, will change everything. Your aunt Pearlanne Scarlet, owner of the coal town’s Scarlet Mine, is dead. You return home to pay your respects, only to find that your cousin Tabitha, Pearlanne’s daughter, hates you. Weird things are afoot in the midst of this strange place in an uncertain time of change, as something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows.

It was more than the funeral that pulled you to this town. Whatever this gravity is, it’s not from here. Upon arrival, this compulsive frequency leads you beyond the veil through an episodic adventure where every decision directs the story’s cursed course. Steel yourself: your aunt may not be the only life mourned this week. Welcome home.

Combine character traits — like communicating with animals and/or being hot — to encounter unique narrative trajectories exclusive to each. Discover that romance can bloom even in a graveyard and seek out potential partners, from the town’s resident cryptid hunter, to a strange and rotting specter who stalks your every move. Make Scarlet Hollow’s tale your own by directing the story’s course in a complex web of branching paths through seven planned chapters.

“Before diving into Scarlet Hollow’s final chapters, we wanted to take the opportunity to make its opening act more reflective of the extreme agency and deep character writing that defines the later episodes,” says Tony Howard-Arias, co-founder at Black Tabby Games. “Episode 1 was the very first game we made, and while we’re so proud of the impact it’s had on people, we’ve also learned so much since its release. We’re better game designers, better writers, and we know our characters much more intimately now than when we started. We’re so excited to give old fans an opportunity to re-explore the beginning of their journeys, and we can’t wait for a whole new crop of players to enter the Holler for the first time.” 

Scarlet Hollow – The Roads Untraveled Update launches with the start of Steam’s Visual Novel Fest on Monday, March 3, on PC via Steam. The entire reworked first episode will be available alongside this release as a free demo, with the ability to directly carry your progress over into the full game. 

For more information on Scarlet Hollow, check out the official website, follow developer Black Tabby Games on Twitter and Tumblr, and join the official Discord and Reddit.

About Black Tabby Games

Black Tabby Games is an award-winning indie studio composed of Abby Howard (Ignatz-winning graphic novelist) and Tony Howard-Arias. Their combined penchant for powerfully interactive storytelling forms a consistently unforgettable duo of horror and humor as seen in 2021’s award-winning Scarlet Hollow and 2023’s acclaimed smash hit, Slay the Princess.

REFINE YOUR TASTE IN ‘LONGJUICE SQUEEZE,’ A JUICY NEW FIGHTING GAME COMING TO STEAM.

Battle in PVP duels to become the tastiest homunculus in a surrealist gameplay experience.

Pittsburg, Pennysylvania – February 10th, 2025 | Welcome, fermentationist! Your admittance to the Royal Tasting awaits in Longjuice Squeeze, a roguelite extraction fighter coming to Steam later this year. Set in an absurd new world, begin your journey from zero to hero to battle for your spot among the juiciest fermentationists.

Get Juiced!

Congratulations! You’ve inherited your first homunculus shell, a crucial step in your journey toward becoming a revered fermentationist. With this homunculus you may participate in the Flavor Rites, a series of duels against fellow competitors vying for the same chance at glory. Through suffering and triumph, your little guy could achieve the most revered status in the realm: becoming  delicious longjuice, tasty enough for the Lord Alchemist himself…

PVP With Stakes

Tap into the tension of fighting games with Longjuice Squeeze, blending roguelite and extraction elements with seriously ridiculous taste. Progress through the game by winning Flavor Rites, a series of best-of-three duels against a bot or another player in the game’s multiplayer mode. At the start of every duel, each player will ante an item to be awarded to the winner of the Rite. After winning 100 Flavor Rites, your homunculus will be juiced and presented to the Lord Alchemist at his Royal Tasting. If your flavor fails to meet his standards, you’ll receive a new homunculus to refine with new flavors

Thousands Of Unique Builds

Find your advantage in battle by experimenting with Longjuice Squeeze’s build options. Items–such as weapons and cosmetic items–are the base of your kit. Enhance these items with additives and infusions, additional upgrades represented by cards in the game’s deckbuilder-esque system. Additives change an item’s stat impact and your guy’s flavor, while infusions attach special abilities to an item. Use infusions to turn your bloodgun into a deathray or add poking distance to your sword. Try additives to enhance your flavor, damage output, and core abilities. Refine your strategy, find the perfect build, and compete in more duels to find crazy item combos and new flavors worthy of the Royal Tasting!

Customize Your Homunculi

Longjuice Squeeze boasts simple yet intuitive combat mechanics. Reload your gun by landing hits with your sword, parry oncoming bullets with your blade, and avoid ranged attacks by dashing through the air and across the ground. Between the game’s best-of-three rounds, equip new upgrade combinations to deflect your opponent’s attacks more effectively or enhance core skills and stats.

Gameplay Features:

  • Experience a new PVP fighter combining roguelite and extraction elements
  • Original lore elements introduce players to the wacky world of homunculi, longjuice, and Flavor Rites
  • Play with friends via online multiplayer, or battle solo against the game’s bot enemies
  • 16 items, 14 additives, and 24 infusions combine into 1000+ different builds
  • Neon surrealist art creates a vibrant vibe for this new world
  • Original, genre-bending soundtrack to set the tone for every duel

Longjuice Squeeze will launch on Steam later this year.

About Goblin Delight

Goblin Delight is a small but ambitious studio based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Solo developer Jeremy Boniface, along with a handful of rotating collaborators, journey through the dark night of the soul that is known as game development.

War Robots: Frontiers Launches on March 4th

The future of TACTICAL MECH TEAM COMBAT announces launch date on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One with exciting new cinematic trailer

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – February 11 2025 –  Prepare for a new era of online multiplayer PvP battles when War Robots: Frontiers redefines tactical mech warfare on March 4, 2025. Developed with a commitment to immersing players in the raw power and tactical depth of mechanized combat like never before, War Robots: Frontiers puts players in the cockpit of their own massive war machines to experience the thrill of piloting a War Robot first-hand. 

War Robots: Frontiers marks a bold new step for the War Robots Universe. With over 270 million fans already mobilized across the world, this new game brings tactical mech combat to a new frontier for multiplayer fans, competitive gamers, and mech fans alike. Fully built from the ground up for PC and console in Unreal Engine 5, War Robots: Frontiers is built for players looking for the ultimate competitive mech shooter. 

Feel the Machine

In War Robots: Frontiers, authenticity is the heart of the experience. Every step your mech takes reverberates with authentic weight. Every shot fired carries the satisfying recoil of advanced ballistics. And every clash of steel is rendered with breathtaking visual fidelity. Thanks to cutting-edge physics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, players will feel like they are truly in command of a towering war machine on a living, dynamic battlefield.

Build. Adapt. Deploy.

Customization is at the core of War Robots: Frontiers. Players are given unparalleled freedom to design their mechs from the ground up. Choose from a vast array of parts—including the chassis, core, weapons, and skill upgrades—to craft a machine that perfectly suits your combat style. Personalize your mech’s appearance to make it uniquely yours, and select the perfect Pilot to unlock specialized abilities. Whether you prefer to dominate with sheer firepower, outmaneuver with agility, or endure as an impenetrable fortress, the possibilities are limitless.

Calculate. Execute. Overcome.

In War Robots: Frontiers it’s more than just your grit that brings glory—it’s a battle of wits. Victory hinges on bringing the best robot to the battlefield and utilizing ruthless tactics with your teammates to eliminate the opposition. Take advantage of the battlefield by seizing the high ground, outflank your opponents, and break the opposition with devastating special abilities. 

Play Your Way

War Robots: Frontiers ensures accessibility without sacrificing depth. New players can jump into battle with prebuilt mechs, while seasoned Pilots can refine every aspect of their builds. With cross-platform online play, you can engage with friends and rivals across PC and console. Multiple game modes, including ranked versions, guarantees there’s a match for every mood and skill level.

The game has seen many additions and improvements after previously launching in Early Access. Community feedback and frequent playtests have helped create sweeping changes such as a huge UI refresh, a new tutorial, map reworks, and constant tinkering with mechs to make War Robots: Frontiers a world-class multiplayer experience.

About War Robots: Frontiers

Gear up for tactical mech action in War Robots: Frontiers, an online multiplayer mech shooter that blasts the War Robots universe into the stars. Construct and customize your own fleet of War Robots, squad up with other Pilots online, and punch the engine for explosive battles on new worlds. Coming to Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 4.

About MY.GAMES

MY.GAMES is a leading European publisher and developer headquartered in Amsterdam, with more than one billion registered users worldwide. MY.GAMES has received the 2024 Top Publisher Award by data.ai, being #7 in the EMEA region and #18 in Top Parent Companies Worldwide. The company develops games for mobile, PС and console platforms. War Robots, Hustle Castle, Rush Royale, Left to Survive, and many other games are produced by MY.GAMES. The company unites over a dozen development studios, a strong team of specialists working together from across the globe.

NEXAT PACK FOR FARMING SIMULATOR 25 TO ADD CUTTING-EDGE TECH

Farming Simulator 25 released to international acclaim in November and is about to receive its first content extension. Publisher and developer GIANTS Software introduces one of the most advanced agricultural machines to the series: the NEXAT system.

All-in-one machine revolutionizes field operations

NEXAT, an acronym for “Next Generation Agriculture Technology”, is the world’s first holistic crop production system. Engineered by the German manufacturer of the same name, the system is based on a strong, versatile carrier vehicle with a remarkably high working width that can handle all arable tasks from tillage, seeding, planting, fertilization, crop protection and harvesting.

Letting real and virtual farmers integrate various interchangeable modules into the wide-span carrier aims to reduce the total number of required machines. That way, the all-in-one machine makes crop production simpler, faster, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Four new brands, 12 new machines

The NEXCO harvesting module and implement modules from leading agricultural brands for spraying, seeding, fertilizing, and more are included next to the carrier vehicle.

The NEXAT Pack includes seven brands and 12 machines to offer a wide range of possibilities and a well- balanced selection. In addition to NEXAT and its state-of-the-art system, Einböck, Geringhoff, and Väderstad are also represented. At the same time, DAMMANN, Evers Agro, and Wienhoff join the Farming Simulator series for the first time.

Farming Simulator 25 is available now for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable, which includes the NEXAT Pack, three more packs and a major expansion – fans save up to 25% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Farming Simulator

With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2025 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

UNLEASH YOUR WILD SIDE ON THE ZEBRA-MAN!, NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

Bloody fights, unique aesthetics mixing different art styles and an unpredictable story full of craziness and twists

It’s time to get your zebra masks and fists ready because The Zebra-Man! is now available for PC via Steam! With its bloody fights, unique aesthetics mixing different art styles and an unpredictable story full of craziness and twists, this top-down action game promises to offer an experience full of adrenaline and excitement. Revenge wears stripes and will make one hell of a bloodbath!

The game is also planned to release on consoles, and will be coming at a later date to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Fans can still grab the PC release of The Zebra-Man! On Steam with a fantastic 25% limited-time discount! Hurry, this won’t last for long! 

Check out the launch trailer for The Zebra Man!

About The Zebra-Man!

The Zebra-Man! is a hyper-charged pixel art top-down action game with brutal fist fights and blood spilling in your wake. Get out of impossible situations while unravelling time paradoxes and blasting the enemies you encounter along the way.

It’s the 70s and a group of crazy scientists have been conducting atrocious experiments on you deep in a secret facility. When an unexpected ally in a raccoon mask rescues you in exchange for revenge, shedding your humanity and embracing your animal side might be your only way out.

Who is Alexander Cooper, and why does the mysterious Raccoon man want you to kill him? What secrets are contained in this secret facility, and what atrocities will you have to do to escape? Soon, you’ll be caught up in impossible situations, dimension swapping, time paradoxes, interdimensional portals and enemies who want to see you torn into a million bloody pieces.

With an unmistakable visual style, a groundbreaking soundtrack, live-action cutscenes and your savage need for blood, The Zebra-Man! will test your wits and your tenacity through puzzles, fist fights and endless violence. The game is out now on Steam with a 25% launch discount, and it will be coming later to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series X|S. All the information about the game can be found on its website as well.

Key features:

  • Retro gaming homage: An intriguing story tribute to classic top-down pixel art action games and Grindhouse movies with an Intriguing story, time travel
  • A crazy cast of playable characters: Good guys, bad guys, scientists and security guards, there are many characters to control, each with their own utilities and quests.
  • Live-Action Scenes: The first rule of live-action scenes is you do not talk about live-action scenes!
  • Puzzles me this?: It’s not all rampage and gore, sometimes you will need to stop and take a look around for clues and solve the puzzles.
  • Karma sucks!: Actions have consequences, right? The game’s Karma System will make sure you get what’s coming to you.
  • Check out the ADS: The Zebra-Man’s (optional) Adaptive Difficulty System means you will never get stuck in a level. The more times you die, the easier the difficulty becomes. Enemies get slower, guns have less ammo and more helpful items will spawn.
  • Groundbreaking soundtrack: A vibrant soundtrack to get you in the Grindhouse film mood featuring tracks from Zay Bass, Doom in Hell, Da Flex and many more.
  • And YES! You can pet the dog.

Silver Lining Interactive and Infuse Studios Announce Spirit of the North 2 

Exciting new publisher announces deal to release breathtaking sequel for PC and consoles

Macclesfield, UK – February 10th 2024. Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive announces a new partnership with exciting developer Infuse Studio to digitally publish the third-person adventure title Spirit of the North 2 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X in 2025. This new publishing deal will also include the release of a stunning physical retail edition for PlayStation 5 and PC alongside the digital launch. 

Spirit of the North 2 sees players take on the role of an isolated fox and its raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home. As they bravely explore the Northern Isles, players will unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world–in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure–a sequel to the acclaimed Spirit of the North title, first launched in 2019.

Adventure fans can add Spirit of the North 2 to their Steam Wishlist. Check out the Silver Lining Interactive website for all pre-order information.

Watch the original announcement trailer for Spirit of the North 2

About Spirit of the North 2 

In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman, Grimnir.

Roam freely through a vast and ancient open world, rich with long-forgotten history. Explore unique and visually captivating biomes, each with different challenges and secrets to uncover.

Discover potent runes that grant new abilities as your quest takes you from dense forests, through snow-capped peaks and to dark & ancient crypts to save the lost guardians.

Tailor your fox’s appearance and skills to suit your playstyle, making each playthrough unique.

Face off against formidable foes as you save the legendary guardian beasts in thrilling, puzzle-based encounters.

Features

  • Create your own unique fox with extensive customisation options.
  • Explore a stunning open world across many diverse regions.
  • Cleanse corrupted guardians in legendary encounters.
  • Acquire new abilities to overcome challenges.
  • Seek out powerful runes that grant you new abilities.
  • Explore the Northern Isles to a layered dynamic soundtrack that evolves and transitions as your adventure unfolds.
  • Expand on the beauty and lore of Spirit of the North in an inspiring new adventure.

Spirit of the North 2 will be available digitally for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox S/X and as a physical release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2025. Check out the Silver Lining Interactive website for pre-order information. Fans can Wishlist on Steam now! 

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.

Medieval Brewery Tycoon Ale Abbey Serves Up Generous Pints on Feb. 18, 2025

Medieval Brewery Tycoon Ale Abbey Serves Up Generous Pints on Feb. 18, 2025

Craft bountiful brews, build a mighty medieval monastery in this historical tycoon sim BORDEAUX, France – Feb. 10, 2025 –Ale Abbey, the medieval brewery tycoon sim from developer Hammer & Ravens and publisher Shiro Unlimited, raises a celebratory glass for its Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 release date on PC via Steam early access. 

Hop into the role of a medieval brewmaster and take on the responsibility of running a quaint abbey with big ambitions. Immerse in a charming pixel art-style world while balancing daily operations,managing resources, and mastering the perfect ratio of mash and fermentation. 

Build a library and laboratorium to gain new knowledge and create brew-tiful new creations including stouts, lagers, porters, and more perfect pints to keep the locals coming back for more. Expand operations by hiring more monks and constructing dormitories to safely house the staff and keep them hoappy and productive. 

Achieve even better profit by selling irresistible ales to humble peasants and powerful lords alike. Gain fame and fortune by catering to the wishes of the ruling class or conduct lucrative business arrangements under the table by paying off bandits and roadside rogues to ensure trade deals run smoothly.

“We’re eager to finally hang the ‘open’ sign for Ale Abbey’s official launch,” said Emiliano Pastorelli, Game Director at Hammer & Ravens. “We’re hoping gamers, brewmasters, and historians can all come together, craft delicious recipes, and create the best abbey possible because after all, beer makes everything better!”

Ale Abbey will launch on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 for PC via Steam for $14.99/€14.99EUR/£12.79 with a 10% launch discount for 7 days and English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, and Russian language support. 

For more information, please visit Ale Abbey’s Steam page and follow the team on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio Shiro Games, was created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell nearly 3 Millions units across various platforms, followed by the medieval tactical RPG Wartales in 2021 and the critically acclaimed 4X RTS game from a renowned franchise Dune: Spice Wars in 2022.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

About Hammer & Ravens

Hammer & Ravens is a small independent game development studio based out of Tallinn, Estonia. Its worldwide team has been crafting games infused with tongue-in-cheek humor and satisfying gameplay since the mid-2010s. Founded by Emiliano Pastorelli, Hammer & Ravens has developed and published games for PC and consoles, as well as museum apps and educational mobile games.

For more information, please visit the official website

Neon Inferno Demo Arrives on Steam

The demo for the pixel-perfect cyberpunk shooter Neon Inferno is available now on Steam

Philadelphia, PA – Feb. 10, 2025Retroware and Zenovia Interactive have released the Steam demo for Neon Inferno–the cyberpunk-flair-ridden gallery-shooter recently announced as a joint partnership between the two studios.

Neon Inferno will also be participating in Steam’s Couch Co-Op Fest running from February 10 – 17. The game is scheduled for a release on all platforms in Q3 2025. Players can expect a full level, along with both local co-op and Steam Remote Play being available for the demo. The challenging 1-credit Arcade Mode can also be attempted, with other difficulties to try and settings available.

Taking inspiration from classic titles like Contra and Wild Guns, Neon Inferno splits the action into the foreground and background with a variety of enemies and bosses in levels set in a dystopian New York City of 2055. 

Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno lets players take on the role of either Angelo or Mariana as they fight for a fledgling crime family striving for power against a corrupt NYPD and other crime syndicates in the war-torn metropolis.

With “Bullet Time,” players can deflect certain projectiles back at enemies they choose–regardless of whether they’re in the foreground or background! With multiple upgrades available to equip between missions, multiple difficulties, including an Arcade Mode, and two-player co-op available, players will be able to tackle their missions however they choose.

Key Features:

  • Shoot close, aim far: a dynamic blend of side-scroller and gallery-shooter, where the action takes place in both foreground and background (like playing Contra and Wild Guns at the same time).
  • Glorious 32-bit Style: A sci-fi cityscape rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack
  • Two-Player Co-op: With danger lurking around every street corner, wouldn’t you be better off with a friend?
  • Satisfying Arcade Challenge: Enjoy a playthrough on an easier mode…or put your skills and resilience to the test with 1-credit-clear arcade mode.

About Zenovia Interactive

Neon Inferno is the second title from Zenovia Interactive, a fully remote and international game studio based in New York City and founded by Sri Kankanahalli in 2019. The company’s previous title was Steel Assault, released in late 2021.

About Retroware

We’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades. Bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences.”

Cat Quest III Gets Pawsome Update with ‘Mew Game’ Mode Today

LONDON (Feb. 10, 2025) – Ahoy, catventurers. Cat Quest III, recently nominated for Family Game of the Year at the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, is getting a free major update on all platforms today. The fan-favorite ‘Mew Game’ returns, giving players a purr-fect excuse to embark on another thrilling journey across the Purribean.

Mew Game brings a variety of gameplay modifiers to keep Cat Quest III fresh and test the skills of even the toughest purrivateers. Players can also earn new equipment as a reward when taking on the challenge of Mew Game mode. Here is the complete list of modifiers:

  • Nine Lives – You only get nine chances before your save file deletes itself and is lost fur-ever.
  • Ruffer Enemies – Tougher, more dangerous foes prowl the Purribean.
  • Naked Paws – No weapons or armor are allowed. Only trinkets can be equipped.
  • Purre Magic – Spells only. But don’t worry, mana regens quickly.
  • No Leveling – You stay the same level throughout the entire game.
  • Fast Furwards – Everything moves at double speed, even you. Test those cat-like reflexes.
  • No Upgrades – No upgrading anything, not even spells.
  • Furriendly Ship – Your ship does just one damage. Good luck.

Cat Quest III is available now across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam), with Mew Game mode as a free update for all players. For more information visit: https://thegentlebros.com/catquest3/

About The Gentlebros:

The Gentlebros is an award-winning Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The newest installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest III, launched on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via STEAM) in August, 2024.

About Kepler Interactive:

Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction. Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.