Plan the ultimate heist, team up with talkative weaponry then jump and chomp through an island adventure with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February! Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac will be available to PlayStation Plus members from 4 February*.

Payday 3 | PS5 

Revel in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist in this high-octane, co-op FPS experience for up to four players online. Step out of retirement back into the life of crime in the shoes of the Payday Gang, the envy of their peers and the nightmare of law-enforcement wherever they go. Several years after the crew’s reign of terror over Washington DC has ended, they assemble once again to deal with the threat that roused them out of early retirement.

High on Life | PS4, PS5 

Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games.

Pac-Man World Re-Pac | PS4, PS5 

In this 2004 remake of the original PlayStation platformer, with improved UI, fine-tuned mechanics and updated visuals, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Off to the rescue, Pac-Man sets out to Ghost Island. Dodge Ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, rescue the Pac-Fam, and more in this platforming adventure. Play a collection of 3D mazes in Maze mode, clear Quest mode to unlock the original Pac-Man game in Original mode. 

All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on 4 February until 3 March.

Last chance to download January’s games

PlayStation Plus members have until 3 February to add Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe to their game library.

Update on PS4 Games for PlayStation Plus

As many players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalogue benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalogue benefit starting January 2026. As players shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalogue starting January 2026. Titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date may still be provided.

Please note, this won’t affect the PS4 Monthly Games that players have already redeemed from PlayStation Plus. Players will continue to have access to games they’ve already redeemed as long as they remain a member. For Game Catalogue, PS4 games will still be available to play until they leave the catalogue as part of the monthly refresh.

SIE continues to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimise the benefits players receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more. As focus is shifted to PS5, PlayStation Australia is looking forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for players to enjoy.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup.

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog. For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Digital Deluxe Edition and free 42-page prequel comic coming in March

NEW ZEALAND — Jan. 29, 2025 — Turbo Overkill, the critically acclaimed, hyper-fast-paced cyberpunk boomer shooter, arrives on consoles after securing more than 5,000 “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 87 on PC. The first-person shooter from the legendary genre pioneer at publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Trigger Happy Interactive is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox Series X|S + Xbox One, with no prior release date announcement.

Carve a path through thousands of augmented cyberbeasts in three highly varied episodes. Take chainsaw-augmented protagonist Johnny Turbo into the vast city of Paradise, through slums and arenas, and ultimately hitch a rocket ride to an orbiting master station. Witness carnage speed, upgraded visuals and improved performance at 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, or take the action on the go with the Nintendo Switch.

Turbo Overkill is the vision of Sam Prebble, a solo developer from New Zealand who single-handedly created the game’s design, mechanics, textures, models, animations, story, and its massive, intricately designed levels. His background includes working at the award-winning Wētā FX, the visual effects powerhouse behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar, where he mastered advanced modeling techniques and world-building.

Scott Miller, CEO of Apogee Entertainment, praised Sam’s exceptional talent: “I’ve worked with the founders of Id Software, Remedy Entertainment, and talented developers on projects like Duke Nukem 3D, but I’ve never seen anyone like Sam. He built Turbo Overkill from the ground up, practically alone, and he did it with incredible speed and quality. He’s truly one of a kind.”

Johnny Turbo’s chainsaw leg and relentless combat style are Apogee’s modern answer to the anti-hero legacy they helped define in the ’90s with Duke Nukem. A sidequel companion game–that’s not a sequel–is already in development that further expands the ruthless nature of the Turbo Overkill universe.

Turbo Overkill’s eccentric cast features all-star voice talent, including Patricia Summersett, (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) bringing to life a key mid-game boss, as well as the rogue A.I, Syn. If one bad guy wasn’t enough, Gianni Matragrano (Ultrakill, Neon White) chimes in as the voice of bounty hunter nemesis, Maw, with legendary voice actor Jon St. John, (Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem 3D) voicing Johnny’s A.I. companion, SAMM.

Porting team Black Sheep Studio in Paris, France led the charge to ensure every detail met the highest standard. The result? Upgraded visuals, significantly improved performance, and a port building upon Turbo Overkill’s retro-meets-modern FPS experience that earned the distinction as one of Metacritic’s top 25-rated PC games in 2023. A new “Enhanced Visuals” mode will also come to the game’s PC version in lockstep with the newest console ports.

“Following Turbo Overkill’s successful launch on PC, we’ve been hard at work alongside our porting team Black Sheep Studio to bring the fast-paced, cyberpunk gun-slinging action to consoles,” said Sam Prebble, lead developer. “Fans of Turbo are going to be impressed by the console ports, and newcomers to the franchise will discover all of the game’s high-octane thrills.”

In addition to the Standard Edition, the Turbo Overkill Digital Deluxe Edition will launch in March, with a 140-page digital artbook with design, gameplay insights, and a soundtrack sampler featuring 35-minutes of pulse-pounding music from all three episodes. Players who buy the Standard Edition today will have the option to upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition for $4.99. For additional details on the Digital Deluxe Edition, visit the information page here.

Dive deeper into Johnny Turbo’s world in the all-new 42-page prequel comic featuring cover art from Eisner Award-Winning artist Dave Johnson (Superman: Red Son). The prequel comic will be available for FREE to the public, with a two-page excerpt available for preview here. 

Turbo Overkill arrives today for $19.99 with language options in English, Spanish (LATAM), German, French, Russian, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese. Clean up Paradise on Twitter by following @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment.

About Trigger Happy Interactive

Founded by Sam Prebble, the lone developer of acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a group of hardcore first-person shooter fans making games they want to play. Turbo Overkill is their debut release.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. 

As the original indie publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, empowers today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.

Unrivalled golf gameplay experience features all-new EvoSwing, MyPLAYER progression systems, and customisation options

2K today announced new innovations coming to PGA TOUR® 2K25 MyCAREER* and MyPLAYER, including updates to MyPLAYER customisation and progression systems, three of the Major Championships, and the debut of the all-new EvoSwing mechanic, creating the most accessible, authentic golf video game experience yet.

Both MyPLAYER and MyCAREER return with a variety of new features and advancements, including:

• Expanded MyPLAYER Customisation: With the most customisable MyPLAYER experience yet, the ability to customise body types and heights has been added, while the base number of head models per body type has increased from one to four. Players can now create multiple MyPLAYER builds, the number of hairstyles, facial and skin customisation options has increased, and a larger variety of skin tones is available. Players can still choose from five archetypes: Powerhouse, Technician, Magician, Greenskeeper, and Sculptor. Each archetype has its starting attributes reflective of a specific playstyle, including the player’s base swing and putting mechanics. Players can further refine their MyPLAYER Builds through the overhauled Skills system, which now has dedicated Skill Trees for the following shot types: Tee, Approach, Recovery, Bunker and Green;
• Equipment Progression: PGA TOUR 2K25 introduces an all-new level-up and progression system for clubs and balls using Level Up Tokens, Fittings, and EvoTools. This new system evolves how players can shape their equipment to match and enhance their style of play, meaning the more a player uses a piece of equipment, the more it will level up. This is true of both clubs and balls, though they do differ slightly in the type of upgrade used to enhance a particular set of attributes. Players can also skirt the process of manually leveling up through play by using Level Up Tokens, which can be earned or purchased;
• MyCAREER Rounds: In MyCAREER, players can choose to start their journey in Q-School, on the Korn Ferry Tour, or by jumping directly into the PGA TOUR, with the goal to finish in the Top 70 and earn the spot in the playoffs to compete for the coveted FedEx Cup. But now, there are two options to play MyCAREER rounds in a shorter timeframe: Dynamic Rounds and Interactive Simulation. In Dynamic Rounds, only a section of the course is chosen for play so players can get through rounds quickly, and for Interactive Simulation, players can jump in and out of a round at any point to choose what holes they would like to play;
• EvoSwing: Realism is dialed up with the all-new EvoSwing mechanic for both Swing Stick and 3-Click Swing. Whether a player is new to the franchise or a seasoned veteran, EvoSwing compliments the player’s own rhythm and dexterity to better simulate the feeling of swinging a golf club when using Swing Stick, while with 3-Click Swing, players can enjoy the enhanced simulation when using the visual queues to hit their shot;
• Perfect Swing: Delivering the most accessible and forgiving golf experience, players can try out the all-new Perfect Swing difficulty setting, which reduces the material impact of external factors on your swing. New players can get used to the complex game of golf, making it a solid option to ease that journey, and work on their “perfect swing.” Experienced players who simply wish to enjoy a relaxing experience before jumping back into some of our more competitive modes may also find Perfect Swing is a great option;
• Major Championships: Players will be able to test themselves on three of the Major Championship tournaments for the 2025 season: the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and the Open Championship.

For full details, check out the Developer Diary. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements in the coming weeks that will reveal even more of what’s new in PGA TOUR 2K25.

For more information on PGA TOUR 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow the game on X, Instagram, and TikTok, and use the hashtag #PGATOUR2K25.

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

*Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. 2K accounts are free. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Existing Maps Will Also be Updated in the Game’s February Update

Mountaintop Studios today unveiled Canal, the new map launching with Spectre Divide’s Season 1 Flashpoint update. Located in Breakwater’s Shadows district, Canal is a multi-level map piled high with cargo containers, perilous blind corners, and chokepoints players can use to gain tactical advantage. Canal’s Fast Recall Zone opens up unique opportunities for quick rotations and tactical movement.

Additionally, Spectre Divide’s original maps – Commons, Metro, Mill, Skyway – will be updated in the February update. This includes improvements to chokepoints and visual improvements that make maps more colorful, vibrant and alive.

Spectre Divide is a free-to-play 3v3 tactical shooter currently available for Windows PC via Steam, and in development for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. For more information about the game, visit the official website 

About Mountaintop Studios

Mountaintop is a small, independent, fully-remote studio comprised of industry veterans from around the world, looking to evolve the tactical shooter genre. The team is comprised of developers from major shooter titles including Counter-Strike, Valorant, Apex Legends, Halo, Overwatch and Battlefield. Check out the studio’s official website here.

[29th January 2025, LONDON, United Kingdom] – Numskull Games is thrilled to announce a partnership with developer UpFox Labs to publish Folly of the Wizards.

Enter a comedic 2D roguelike action game that puts you in the shoes of a clumsy wizard apprentice. Join a wacky wizard cult and use unique spells to defeat enemies, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and save the world from chaos.

But beware: the fate of the world rests on your shoulders, and even the smallest decision can have a huge impact. With charming hand-drawn art, quirky characters, and unpredictable gameplay, Folly of the Wizards is the perfect adventure for anyone who loves humor, magic, and mayhem.

Folly of the Wizards will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC in 2025, both digitally and boxed.

Pre-Orders will be available from a number of retailers and will begin to go live over the coming weeks, for more information on pre-orders please visit the Numskull Games homepage and Social Media channels.

About Numskull Games

Since 2019, Numskull Games has quickly established itself as a publishing force with a global physical and digital proposition. Launching and curating games from both new and veteran development studios as well as international games publishers, Numskull Games publishes titles across all major gaming platforms. Additionally, by utilising the infrastructure and resources of its sister companies Rubber Road / Numskull Designs, Numskull Games creates unique and compelling Collectors’ Editions for its elite releases.

Action Roguelite Builder Features a Modular Dungeon so Gamers Can Build Their Own Maps and Customize Their Runs

(Lyon, France) — January 29, 2025— Old Skull Games today officially released its roguelite dungeon crawler, Cryptical Path. Now available on Steam for $14.99 USD (with a 25% discount until February 5th), Cryptical Path sees players controlling the Architect, building their own path and navigating an ever-changing labyrinth within which they’ve been summoned. The game pushes the boundaries of the roguelite genre as it is the very first action roguelite builder that allows players to add a new creative angle to their style of gameplay.

An action roguelite that makes you the Architect of your adventure

In Cryptical Path, players dive into a universe where every run is theirs to shape. The goal is simple: reach the boss and defeat him. But there is a twist. Thanks to a unique feature, players can place their own rooms in the dungeon, creating their own path and influencing the challenges ahead. This gameplay mechanic adds a new layer of optimization and a unique depth to the roguelite genre.

A journey designed by roguelite fans

Aimed at action roguelite enthusiasts, Cryptical Path stands out with its dynamic and ever-evolving gameplay, where every decision in configuring the dungeon can reshape the course of the adventure. This modularity gives players control over their experience while preserving classic genre staples like progression through repeated attempts, diverse enemies, and intense combat.

Steam Deck

Good news for handheld gamers—Cryptical Path is fully optimized for the Steam Deck, delivering a seamless experience on the go!

Cryptical Path’s key features:

• Rogue-builder: The ability to carve your dungeon, increasing the replayability and the control you have in each and every run.
• Immersive world: Explore a 3D side-scroller within beautifully crafted environments.
• Fast paced action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!
• Constant progress: Unlock powerful items and choose which talents to master.

“In Cryptical Path, we’re expanding what players can do in a roguelite by allowing players to actively influence dungeon-building. We aim to give them another way of optimizing their run without relying entirely on the procedural generation,” said Jérémy Boisson, game director at Old Skull Games. “Players can construct rooms in real-time, offering a blend of creativity and strategy that goes beyond simply adapting to randomness. This approach adds a new layer of depth to the genre, empowering players to combine tactical planning with the unpredictable nature of roguelites.”

About Old Skull Games

Old Skull Games is an independent studio based in Lyon, France, made up of passionate developers who prioritize creativity and innovation in every project. Since its inception, the studio has been dedicated to delivering unique gaming experiences, aiming to surprise and delight players around the world. Historically focused on mobile game development, Old Skull Games is now taking its first steps into PC gaming with this latest release. This long-held ambition of the studio’s team has finally come to life with Cryptical Path.

Nurture your garden by day, protect it from raccoons by night!

Edmonton, Canada, January 29th, 2025 – Caldera Interactive has unveiled its cozy farming sim / tower defense hybrid The Rabbit Haul, coming to PC and Switch in 2026. As a fleet-footed rabbit, you must nurture your garden by day, then defend it from mischievous raccoons by night.

The Rabbit Haul places players in the role of a cute cottontail trying to rebuild their hometown after it’s been ravaged by greedy raccoon gang the Trash Panda Posse. During the day, you must tend to your crops, replenish your food reserves and economy, water your farm, add harvested produce to your haul, and grow defensive tower plants that will help thwart off invaders. Be strategic in your placement, as an ideal garden will make use of synergies created between harmonious plants.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2514330/The_Rabbit_Haul/
The Rabbit Haul website: https://calderainteractive.com/

When you choose to switch over into nighttime, you must defend your haul against the assailing Trash Panda Posse. They’ll grow stronger with each wave, with different enemy types attempting to spoil your riches, so you must upgrade your weapons and defenses to ensure you can survive the night!

No two playthroughs are ever the same, as The Rabbit Haul features a sprawling, randomly generated world full of quests and treasures. Explore the overworld to discover unique items and allies that will help rebuild your town and reinforce your defenses even further. Between runs, you can upgrade your towers, unlock new merchants, and prepare yourself for your next adventure. With an array of unique weapons, upgrade paths, powerful towers and crops to unlock, The Rabbit Haul offers countless playstyles to master!

“With The Rabbit Haul we wanted to combine our love of relaxing cozy games with the strategy of tower defense titles and the random adventure of roguelikes,” said Titus Lo, game designer at Caldera Interactive. “We won the GDC 2024 Pitch competition for it, so it seems like there’s an appetite for The Rabbit Haul, and not just because the crops look tasty – though that helps!”

About Caldera Interactive

Caldera Interactive was created in 2018 when Jeff Cho sought out fellow University of Alberta graduates, Isael Huard, Mickael Zerihoun and Titus Lo, to found a part-time game studio together. All individuals on the team were hand-picked for their passion and care for the gaming industry, as well as their diverse skill sets that complement each other’s. Caldera Interactive was officially incorporated in 2019 and Isael, Mickael and Titus started full-time operations of the studio in 2022. Since then, the team has worked on multiple prototypes that received over $1,500,000 CAD from the Canada Media Fund and other funding bodies. The team also won the GDC Pitch competition in 2024 for their game, The Rabbit Haul, set to release in 2026. Making its home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Caldera prides itself on being a diverse and bilingual (English/French) studio that makes fun games with a great team.

Discover three unique characters and the story of the Nine-Tailed Fox in new trailer

Hong Kong, China, January 28th, 2025 – Game Source Entertainment has announced today the latest trailer for their highly anticipated action roguelite, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, which will be coming to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 24, 2025.

Set in feudal Japan, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is an action RPG infused with fantasy elements and roguelite mechanics, telling the story of the King of Demons, the “Nine-Tailed Fox,” whose invasion of the human world has shattered years of peace between humans and demons.

Developed by Taiwanese indie game team 7Quark, in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, players will follow three main characters, each fully voiced by leading Japanese voice actors, including the wielder of the Demon Blade and immortal ninja Shigure (Yoko Hikasa), the Oni Emissary Sara (Ayana Taketatsu), and Demon Samurai and master archer Taketora (Rikiya Koyama). Each with different combat styles based around their weapons and personalities, they will embark on a perilous journey to battle malevolent spirits in a violent cycle of life and death.

Ahead of launch later this year, players can get an advanced look at the game through the evolving Steam demo, where they can explore diverse narratives and each characters unique combat mechanics as players immerse themselves in the action-packed, vividly imagined world.

Key features:

• Three Main Characters: Replay diverse storylines featuring an Immortal Ninja, Oni Emissary, and Demon Samurai, each with unique combat techniques and exclusive weapons.
• Upgradeable Weapons: Master powerful Demon Blades, collect hundreds of “Soul Orbs,” and receive Neko Shrine blessings to craft strategies for defeating evil forces.
• Discover Recipes: Gather upgrade items and gourmet ingredients to unlock recipes, including fantastical ramen, for significant strength boosts.
• The Demon Festival: Meet kind-hearted demons at colorful alternate-dimension festivals and form alliances to earn valuable rewards.
• Challenging Difficulty: Unlock and conquer hidden stages with high difficulty, pushing your limits and uncovering secret areas.

Wishlist Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade on Steam here, and play the demo now!

About Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

Developed by the Taiwanese indie team 7Quark, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is an action-packed journey set in a vividly imagined world steeped in mythology and danger. Players will follow the stories of three uniquely skilled protagonists: the immortal ninja Shigure, the enigmatic Oni Emissary Sara, and the formidable Demon Samurai and master archer Taketora. With distinct combat styles reflecting their weapons and personalities, players will engage in dynamic battles against malevolent spirits in a brutal cycle of life and death.

About Game Source Entertainment (GSE)

Founded in Hong Kong in 2006, Game Source Entertainment (GSE) is a leading force in the Asian gaming market, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Starting with its flagship “1 Station Game Store,” GSE has spent 15 years connecting directly with players and retail partners, gaining deep insights into the industry. As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, GSE remains committed to supporting eSports, expanding physical stores, and championing Chinese game developers by localizing titles for Greater China players and introducing local games to a global audience.

Defend the world of Noi with iconic Disney characters

Joycity has officially soft-launched Disney Realm Breakers, the studio’s upcoming strategy-slash-4X game where Disney and Pixar worlds collide. Players in the EU regions now have access to the game, as well as South and Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, and Oceania.

In Disney Realm Breakers, you can look forward to exploring everything from the colorful world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story to the treacherous seas of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, alongside classic Disney and Pixar characters on your team. As you build your town and expand your squad of Lumins, you can go head-to-head with other players in thrilling Arena battles or stand your ground in the tower defense Rumble Battles.

Farm resources to defend against the Scourge Legion, with Aladdin, The Incredibles, and more iconic heroes by your side.

Additionally, it’s all about community! Not only can you use your Radar to seek out victory in Field Battles, but it can’t be done without your Alliance.
It’s your turn to save the world of Noi and purge corruption from the Trees of Imagination.

If you’re eager to push the boundaries of your imagination across these combined worlds to fight the forces of darkness, you can head on over to the official Disney Realm Breakers website to learn more!

About JOYCITY

JOYCITY Corporation is a premier game developer and publisher that specializes in games across all platforms for the global market. Some well-received titles from JOYCITY include Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, now on Steam and Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War.
JOYCITY’s diverse game portfolio is home to the family of FreeStyle street sports games, including the popular 3on3 FreeStyle basketball game on PC and consoles.