TOKYO, Japan – Dec. 3, 2024 – Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly-acclaimed manga circulated around the world to more than 140 million fans, readies Scouts for Part 2 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, and is currently available in Early Access.

Join fellow Scout Regiment soldiers for the final two chapters of this epic saga added in Part 2. Take on towering terrors with a friend in the new two-player Co-op Mode, and work together to save humanity with new weapons and stages. Additional content is planned including Survival Mode and Global Challenge (limited-time event), where players worldwide can work together to unlock the new weapon “Thunder Spear.”

Jump onto the frontline and engage in aerial combat against the Titan invasion. Soar above the skyline with Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear and scout for oncoming threats between districts. Master the blade alongside other regiment soldiers and help save civilians from the Titans’ assault.

Choose from a catalog of distinct blade types and leap into battle. Race against time, evading incoming attacks while securing supply drops and guarding command outposts. Accrue points to earn stars to unlock upgraded weapons with specific buffs.

Become fully immersed while zipping across the districts of the inner Walls. Chop down the limbs of tyrannical Titans, target their weak points on the nape of their neck, finishing them off with speed and accuracy. Fight for the human race alongside fan-favorite Attack on Titan characters, reprised by the original cast of English and Japanese voice actors.

“After the Early Access launch, we’ve received overwhelmingly passionate support from our Discord community to improve Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable,” said Keigo Fujikawa, CEO of UNIVRS. “We can’t wait to bring these changes to the game upon launch and make it an unforgettable gameplay experience all players’ve been waiting for.” 

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is currently available in Early Access (Part 1) for $4.99, until Part 2 launches at which point Part 1 will be $7.99, and Part 2 will be $12.00, as well as the Complete Edition for $19.99 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. It supports Japanese and English voice acting alongside subtitles for both languages. 

To learn more, follow Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable’s official website and X, as well as UNIVRS’s official website, YouTube, and X. The UNIVRS team values your input and asks fans to join the official Discord, providing feedback to help perfect and maintain the ultimate Titan slaying experience.

About UNIVRS, Inc.

Founded by Keigo Fujikawa and Shun Fujikawa, known as the VR brothers in Japan, UNIVRS aims to create immersive worlds for audiences to experience. After the booming success of Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing, the UNIVRS team is eager to release more thrilling VR titles, with Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable being the next major project in their catalog. 

New Dwarf class shakes up gameplay with explosives, new platform mechanics, more

SEATTLE — Dec. 9, 2024 — Drill Core, the platform miner simulator from developer Hungry Couch and publisher tinyBuild, delights with dwarven dynamite in a trove of new early access content in the Dwarves, Beards, and TNT update, available on PC via Steam today.

Mine planets with a BOOMING new style: the latest update introduces Dwarves! Detonate a path down to the planet’s core with the newly implemented second platform, complete with its own upgrade tree. Challenge a formidable foe awaiting in the Ice Biome maps, ready to disrupt all that precious progress. Devise a winning strategy, using the Dwarf platform to blast to the heart of planets. 

Excavate freely thanks to an all-new progression system allowing more customizable playstyles. 33 contract modifications, including planetary conditions, have the power to benefit players or hamper them with penalties. Up to 30 temporary technologies emphasize the creation of specialized builds, emulating a satisfying action-roguelite feel.

Navigate through an enhanced UI menu, enjoy AI improvements, and find more to explore thanks to a substantial overall content expansion to the base game. Take on mining contracts with Dwarven allies for a combustible spin on this planet’s drilling excursion. Experience all the new thrills of drilling through the changes for refreshed mining sessions thanks to quality-of-life improvements. 

“We’re grateful to the Drill Core community and their continued feedback throughout Early Access,” said Konstantin Burov, Head of Hungry Couch. “This newest update ups the ante, introducing a brand new class that shakes up the way players approach mining and encourages new ways to carve out a winning strategy.”

Drill Core is available now for Windows PC via Steam Early Access for USD $19.99. The game offers English, French, Ukrainian, Serbian, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support.

For more information, visit developer Hungry Couch’s official website, wishlist Drill Core on Steam, and follow @tinyBuild and @HungryCouchGame on X (formerly Twitter)!

About Hungry Couch

Hungry Couch was founded in April 2019 by CEO Konstantin Burov. In 2021, the studio joined the tinyBuild family before the launch of their debut title, the open-world skypunk sandbox game Black Skylands, in 2023. The studio is now hard at work on its second title, Drill Core, a strategy mining game launching in Early Access in 2024.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

Post-human developers Croteam and cat lovers Devolver Digital are proud to reveal The Talos Principle: Reawakened, a radically overhauled reawakening of their critically acclaimed, award-winning, IGF grand prize-nominated, multimillion-selling puzzle game.
 
This definitive edition of the original Talos Principle features vastly improved visuals, quality of life improvements, an all-new chapter that delves deeper into the game’s award-winning narrative, and more—and it’s coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
 
Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals, immersing yourself in an expanded and remastered journey through the world of the Simulation. The Talos Principle: Reawakened breathes new life into every corner of the game while maintaining the vision that made the original so beloved.

Key features
 

• Rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5, the world of the Simulation that you remember, or are experiencing for the first time, is now more detailed and atmospheric than ever before thanks to enhanced lighting, textures, and environmental design
• New quality of life features include a hint system and the ability to rewind during gameplay, making The Talos Principle more accessible than ever before
• Reawakened includes the Road to Gehenna expansion, as well as a thrilling new chapter, In the Beginning, which explores the origins of the Simulation
• A robust and versatile new puzzle editor, included with the game, empowers players and the modding community to build their own unique worlds and challenges, fostering creativity and ensuring a thriving future for The Talos Principle

You can step into this beautiful new vision of the Simulation yourself when The Talos Principle: Reawakened awakes in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.

Visit thetalosprinciple.com for more information.

PHILADELPHIA – Dec. 8, 2024 – As PAX Unplugged 2024 comes to a close, co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade announce the East Coast’s most-attended tabletop gaming event will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. 

Badges for PAX East 2025, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, returning to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, May 8, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, go on sale this Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. 

The sold-out PAX Unplugged 2024 welcomed tens of thousands of tabletop enthusiasts from around the world, alongside even more fans engaging with the 20th anniversary festivities across Twitch and other online platforms. Show highlights include a personal storytime keynote with prolific tabletop designer, Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan), and a first look at the upcoming TTRPG Daggerheart, hosted by Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson. 

Attendees explored an expo hall packed with over 350 exhibitors dedicated to tabletop, watched lighthearted and insightful panels, witnessed competitive players compete in high-stakes tournaments, and engaged with fellow board game enthusiasts in community meetups. Fans who missed out on the latest updates from Acquisitions Inc. and some of the most exciting panels can check out the official PAX YouTube channel. 

PAX East 2025, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, will welcome gaming enthusiasts all over the world next spring. Attendees can look forward to the latest demos from AAA game developers and publishers, thought-provoking panels, the return of PAX Arena’s Stream Stars tournament, and more details to be announced in the coming months.  

“After a PAX Unplugged that exceeded my every fantasy for what a show like this can be, we aren’t letting off the gas for a second,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Child’s Play, Penny Arcade, and PAX. “It’s an incredible honor to be the place people spend time with their friends and families, and we can’t wait to show them what’s in store for PAX in 2025.”

PAX East 2025 badges go on sale on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, with 3-day badges available for $254 and single-day badges available for $71. Registration for media and content creators opens on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 9, 2024 – The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) welcomes VentureBeat and GamesBeat CSO Gina Joseph to its board of directors. Her considerable endeavors to foster diversity and inclusion in the games industry will be invaluable in upholding the IGDA-F’s values and goals.

With more than 20 years of experience in media and technology spheres, Joseph has made great strides in strategy, business development, and advocacy for diversity. Her recent accolades include being named one of the San Francisco Business Times’ 40 under 40, a “Next Level” alumni by Harvard University, and a media and marketing thought leader by Digiday.

Joseph maintains an impressive career of “firsts.” Currently the Chief Strategy Officer of GamesBeat and VentureBeat, Joseph is the first Afghan-American woman to hold a C-level role for a games and tech publication. As a board member for Midwest Games, she’s the first Afghan-American board member for a games publisher in the United States. Joseph’s previous executive positions include Hearst Corporation, and Media News Group/Digital First Media.

Never straying from her mission to empower women leaders, Joseph also serves as a Board Member for The Daily Californian and the Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women. In gaming, she has partnered with various DEI-focused organizations to inaugurate multiple Women in Games events and advocate for women leaders in the industry. She is also a member of Chief and partner for Firstboard.IO, a private network for women leaders, with a mission to place more women on corporate boards.

“Gina’s extensive accolades and groundbreaking achievements prove her ability to make a difference in the gaming industry,” said Ed Fries, Chair of the IGDA-F Board of Directors. “Her lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion makes her a perfect match for the IGDA-F board.”

For more information about the IGDA Foundation and to stay updated on the latest initiatives, visit the official website at http://igdafoundation.org and follow @IGDAFoundation on social media.  

About the IGDA Foundation

The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) is dedicated to advancing inclusivity and diversity in the gaming industry by providing opportunities, education, and support for individuals from underrepresented communities. The IGDA-F is sponsored by a generous group of industry companies, including Double Fine Productions, Stride PR, and Premack Rogers. Since 2008, the IGDA-F has supported more than 1,000 alumni who now develop games at both AAA and indie studios. For more information, visit https://igdafoundation.org 

Past and Present Assetto Corsa products showcase SimRacing excellence with great savings! 

CALABASAS, Calif. – December 9th,  2024: Calling all racing fans! The critically acclaimed Assetto Corsa franchise is taking center stage with a special showcase on Steam.  

Whether you’re a seasoned sim racer or new to the series, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the entire racing ecosystem and experience the thrill of realistic driving.  

DEEP DISCOUNTS ON THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE 

From December 9th to December 19th, dive into the ultimate racing experience with incredible discounts on the Assetto Corsa franchise, including: 

• Assetto Corsa – The original game that set the standard for realistic driving simulation. Save up to 75% on the game!
• Assetto Corsa Competizione – The official game of the GT World Challenge, featuring stunning graphics and intense racing action. Save up to 70% on the game
• A Wide Range of DLC Packs – Expand your racing experience with a variety of car packs, track packs, and more. 

If something is still missing in your Assetto Corsa collection, this is the right time to fix it!  

WISHLIST ASSETTO CORSA EVO – COMING SOON! 

Get ready for the next generation of sim racing with Assetto Corsa EVO, launching on Steam Early Access on January 16th. Wishlist now and be among the first to experience the future of virtual motorsport. 

This showcase is your chance to discover everything Assetto Corsa has to offer.

Visit the dedicated Steam page today and grab amazing deals on the entire franchise. 

About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of TwoSons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

Launching alongside PlayStation version of Needy Streamer Overload and a Deluxe Edition

TOKYO — Dec. 7th, 2024 — Needy Streamer Overload: Typing of The Net, the internet lingo typing game developed by WSS Playground and spinoff of Needy Streamer Overload (with more than 39,000 “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews), clacks a path to chat-based brain rot on PC via Steam on Monday, Jan. 21st, 2025. On that same day, psych-horror visual novel Needy Streamer Overload launcheson PlayStation 5|4.

OMG! OMG! OMGkawaiiAngel is about to go live! Step into the role of an overly-obsessed fan of a famed content creator. Push the boundaries of parasocial relationships, where commenting in a favorite creator’s chat might just lead to life fulfillment. I hope she notices me! Maybe she’ll shout me out!

Nothing builds typing speed like urgent messages that need acknowledgement right meow. Type out quippy, slang-filled messages to catch OMGkawaiiAngel’s attention in hopes of earning a shoutout during her livestream. Experiment with more than 200 slang terms, with full explanations of each colloquialism mid-game for accurate (arguably educational) etymology. 

I know how to get her attention! ‘VERY DEMURE, VERY MINDFUL! *send*. Hmm, that meme only lasted a week…what about… ‘Haha, literally can’t even!’…IT’S NOT WORKING!” Find out what memes, trends, and jargon resonate with KAngel the most. Type out internet lingo of old (from what, like, five years ago?) in nostalgic wayback-machine-style messages reminiscent of early internet eras, or reference the latest trends of 2024’s fast-paced social media landscape. 

In addition to the new frantic typing adventure, WSS Playgroundannounced the Needy Streamer Overload Digital Deluxe Edition “Internet Angel Pack” featuring both games, a digital artbook with 300+ pages of illustrations, two soundtracks (which includes all-new tracks from Typing of The Net), and access to the spinoff Petit Game Collection Vol. 1.

Needy Streamer Overload: Typing of The Net arrives on PC via Steam on Monday, January 21st, 2025. For more information, visit the WSS Playground official website, and follow WSS Playground on X / Twitter.

About WSS Playground

Founded in October 2019, WSS Playground is a development studio that takes “play” seriously, with notable titles in their portfolio including All in Abyss: Judge the Fake, The Great Vililanness: Strategy of Lily, DRAINUS, EDEN.schemata();, Touhou Luna Nights, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD.

Since Capsule Computers has previously covered this title, I thought you’d be interested to know that Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with over five million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, explores the tropics of Australia in the new “Down Under” update available now!

Between natural rainforest splendor and the Great Barrier Reef lies the tropical city of Cairns, Mini Motorways’ first Australian map.   Explorers will find themselves dreaming of sunshine sparkling off the Coral Sea while navigating this beloved coastal spot. And as an additional holiday gift from the Mini Motorways team, experience an all-new cinematic mode designed to showcase each city in mesmerizing motion.

Continue the journey Down Under and hop ‘across the ditch’ from Dinosaur Polo Club’s hometown map of Wellington, New Zealand to see how they celebrate the holidays in the sunny Antipodes! Clear the city roads from Palm Cove to the Esplanade Lagoon, tunnel new and unexpected pathways, and check out new daily, weekly, and city challenges, fresh achievements, and various bug fixes and performance improvements.

“The team is stoked to reconnect with our neighbors across the Tasman Sea to bring our first Australian city to Mini Motorways. Cairns excited our map designers from the jump,” said Casey Lucas-Quaid, Dinosaur Polo Club’s Community Manager. “We hope our community is ready for a vacation across the ditch–we’re going to enjoy our own holiday break and see you soon in the new year!”

This free “Down Under” update is available in Mini Motorways now across all current platforms, including Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, and PC and Mac via Steam For more information, please visit the Dinosaur Polo Club website, follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or search for #MiniMotorways on social media.

About Dinosaur Polo Club

Dinosaur Polo Club is an independent game development studio based in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by brothers Peter and Robert Curry, the studio first made waves with their award-winning and BAFTA-nominated debut Mini Metro. Created in collaboration with Disasterpeace and Jamie Churchman, Mini Metro explores relaxed and minimalist subway design. The second game developed by Dinosaur Polo Club introduces a brand new type of city management with colorful road-building and resource management found in Mini Motorways. Combined, Mini Metro and Mini Motorways make up two parts of an expanding Mini Collection.  With an inclusive and supportive culture that believes in giving back to its creative community, the studio has grown and is now home to nearly 30 dinos as it works on new titles with relatable simplicity.

Launching worldwide on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5

TOKYO — Dec. 7th, 2024 — All In Abyss: Judge The Fake, the poker battle mystery adventure RPG published by Alliance Arts and co-developed by both ACQUIRE Corp. and WSS Playground, goes all in on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Self-proclaimed “genius gambler” Asuha seeks new challenges…and trickery-filled Texas Hold ‘em tournaments might be just what she’s looking for. See if this Mahjong master, Chinchirorin champ, and Pachinko pro can add “Poker prodigy” to her slate of titles. Conjure up courage and crush the conniving conjurers and the card-counting tricks up their sleeves.

Wager against witches in one-on-one card battles bolstered by both deceptive dealing and sleight of hand shenanigans. Stack chips and go all-in against slick sorceresses like Ulu, the witch with mysterious powers and a penchant for sweets, and Yuragi, the menacing yet motherly enchantress. 

Tilt the odds in Asuha’s favor by deploying an array of special skills like special vision powers to view opponents’ cards, or utter silver-tongued comments that rile up opponents into uncharacteristic behavior. Strategically up the ante in decisive moments to force foes to fold or bow out when a weaker hand remains.  

Between poker battles, explore the gambling district. Strike up conversations with fellow high rollers in the gambling district’s luxurious yet dystopian surroundings. Unveil the witches’ trickery brewing in secrecy, and hit the ultimate jackpot of exposing their fraud to the public.

“All In Abyss: Judge the Fake uses the deceptive nature of card games to explore a twisting narrative,” says Alliance Arts. “We’re grateful for the feedback we’ve received so far and cannot wait for the community to get their hands on the 1.0 release this coming April!”

All In Abyss: Judge The Fake arrives on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, with language options in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. For more information, please visit the official WSS Playground website, visit WSS Playground on both YouTube and Twitter, visit the ACQUIRE Corp. official website and X / Twitter account, and the Alliance Arts official website, X account and YouTube channel.

About WSS Playground

Founded in October 2019, WSS Playground is a development studio that takes “play” seriously, with notable titles in their portfolio including The Great Vilianness: Strategy of Lily, DRAINUS, EDEN.schemata();, Touhou Luna Nights, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD.

About ACQUIRE Corp.

ACQUIRE is the game company known for titles such as the Tenchu and Way of the Samurai series, as well as the What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord? series, and they are also responsible for developing the Octopath Traveler series.

About Alliance Arts Inc.

Alliance Arts is an indie game publisher dedicated to creating a platform where independent creators can collaborate and bring exciting games to the world.

Launch trailer proves it’s not just the weather that’s chilling this Christmas

Lanzarote, Spain – 9th December 2024 – Solo developer, Rat Cliff Games today thrilled to announce that its metafictional horror game Among Ashes is now available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam priced $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79. An additional 10% launch discount will also be available to players on Steam.

To coincide with the announcement a new launch trailer has been released, which transports players back to a chilling Christmas 2001, delivering seasonal scares and urging them to keep playing…

It’s a stormy, cold winter night in December, and your friend sends you an instant message pointing you towards Night Call, a horror game that he found online. You download it, but as you play, strange things start happening in your apartment. Something is terribly wrong with the game.

Among Ashes features a multilayered narrative, and meta-framing device which cleverly nests a full retro-inspired first-person survival horror game within another horror game. Players will be transported to the turn of the millennium via a range of perfectly implemented presentational touches, narrative surprises, smart gameplay mechanics and classic puzzles.

In the retro-styled Night Call, players will explore the dimly lit labyrinthian halls of Stoker Manor; solving conundrums while they fight to survive the nightmarish creatures that lie within. However, in the real world, they’ll be haunted by dark entities that have latched on to this strange game – as they frantically try to unravel the mystery behind the game and its enigmatic creator.

Among Ashes is now available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. At launch, it supports the following languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

For more information on Among Ashes, please visit the official Rat Cliff Games website.

About Rat Cliff Games

Rat Cliff Games is a one-man independent games studio founded by game designer Daniel Ferrer in Lanzarote, Spain. The studio aims to craft memorable story-driven experiences with engaging gameplay. It released the epic 3D-platformer One True Hero in 2022, and is now developing a chilling and innovative survival horror title Among Ashes.