BOULDER, CO – Serenity Forge, in partnership with developer Team Salvato, is bringing back the premium physical edition of the critically acclaimed psychological horror visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club Plus for Nintendo Switch. The re-launch is scheduled for June 5, 2025, giving fans a new opportunity to own one of the most beloved and unsettling gaming experiences of the decade in collectible physical form.
A Terrifying World of Poetry and Romance Returns Doki Doki Literature Club Plus expands upon the cult hit original with high-definition visuals, new side stories, additional music, and other enhancements. Set in a deceptively charming high school setting, players write poems, court their crushes, and uncover the haunting truths hidden beneath the surface.
Premium Physical Edition Contents Available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, the premium physical edition includes: • Physical copy of the game • Poem notebook inner cover sheet • 4 character standees • Full soundtrack download code • Sticker sheet • Doki Doki Literature Club membership card • Special poem from Monika
Game Features • 6 brand-new side stories exploring friendship and literature • Over 100 unlockable images, including wallpapers, concept art, and never-before-seen sketches • 26 total music tracks, including 13 all-new songs by Nikki Kaelar and guest contributions from Jason Hayes and Azuria Sky • Built-in music player with customizable playlists • Full HD (1080p) visuals
The Doki Doki Literature Club Plus premium physical edition for Nintendo Switch will officially re-launch on June 5, 2025.
Chibi Captain Regulus and Officer Liang Yue Host Livestream With First Look of “Showdown in Chinatown”
HONG KONG – APRIL 17, 2025 – The time and date have been set for the next livestream for 20th Century time-travel strategic RPG Reverse: 1999. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 18 at 08:00 AM (UTC-5) and turn YouTube notifications on!
Hosted by Captain Regulus and the new limited 6-Star character, Officer Liang Yue in their cute new chibi outlooks, the livestream will show off a first look at Version 2.5 Showdown in Chinatown content and share details about the upcoming celebration of Reverse: 1999’s 1.5 anniversary. Livestream audience members will have the chance to receive new codes, and are invited to participate in a giveaway event happening now where three winners will win a Nintendo Switch 2.
Tune into Reverse 1999’s official YouTube channel Below on April 18, at 08:00 AM (UTC-5) to watch the livestream. Viewers are invited to check out the Preview Program List to see the livestream contents ahead of time.
Reverse: 1999 has topped charts in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Korea and more than 160 countries and regions around the globe.
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG. On the last day of 1999, The Storm descended. Players take the role of the Timekeeper, Vertin who witnessed the end of an era in the rising raindrops. What appears before you now seems to be an era long past. Vertin appears uniquely immune to the effects of The Storm. After these “Storms”, you’ll travel to different eras. With the help of your colleague Sonetto, seek out the arcanists from across time who, like you, can sense the moments of The Storm and help them escape their fate, lest they be “sifted out” of the timeline. Reverse: 1999 is a cinematic adventure that features stunning visuals that bend retro and modern aesthetics, full English acting with authentic accents, fantastic arcanists from different times and regions and much more!
Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.
SHANGHAI, China – April 17, 2025 – Faun Town, a relaxing auto-builder puzzle RPG from developer Youle Fun and publisher 2P Games, begins building and defending a community on PC now.
Crashland on an island full of mysteries, left stranded with no past memories. Work from the ground up to create a thriving farm and base of operations on this stretch of land filled with secrets. Scavenge for resources through various biomes, including sandy dunes, jungles, and dusty canyons, while discovering the island’s inherent oddities.
Survive each day by chopping wood, mining for ore, fishing, and cooking up hearty meals to restore strength. Expand from a simple home with basic but functional furniture into a bustling hub with a high-tech assembly line and all the newest, shiniest upgrades. Advance with the tech tree to make key improvements like warp coils, gene modification, and more.
Pick up a weapon and fight bears, bats, and even extraterrestrials in fast-paced encounters and real-time tower defense challenges. Build a network of energy grids for the farm to power tech and robot helpers, so they can keep the fields running smoothly, harvest crops, and move materials. Fix the broken ship and escape the dark secrets hidden within the island before it’s too late.
“Wait no longer! Faun Town is now on PCs and ready for farms to blossom and farmers to thrive,” said Yang Wei, Producer and Developer, Youle Fun. “Prepare the best resources and tactics to escape, all while building a powerful base that no creature or odd inhabitant can break through!”
Faun Town is available now on PC via Steam for $10.99 USD. Language support includes English and Simplified Chinese.
Youle Fan is composed of members with over a decade of combined industry experience, their veteran team is dedicated to delivering fun and unique ideas. Since their founding, they’ve embraced innovation, passion, and excellence to create unforgettable gaming experiences. Over the years, they’ve launched beloved titles across different genres from action and simulation to RPGs and puzzles. Each project reflects their passion towards game development.
About 2P Games
2P Games is a Chinese publisher specializing in simulation, strategy, and Metroidvania games for PC and consoles. Since 2019, they’ve helped bring titles like the million-sold The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Immortal Life, Dust to the End, The Chrono Jotter, Time Walker, worldwide hit Showa American Story, and others to global audiences.
The adventure begins— Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Awarded D.I.C.E Adventure Game of the Year and featured in over 50 “Best of” and “Game of the Year” lists in 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers a cinematic and interactive experience that allows players to step into the boots of the renowned archaeologist.
From MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle combines thrilling set pieces, intricate puzzle-solving, and intense hand-to-hand combat to deliver an authentic Indiana Jones™ experience. Set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™, players will unravel a narrative-driven single-player story steeped in archeological mystery, danger, and intrigue.
The game has been visually enhanced on the PlayStation 5 Pro, creating an even more immersive experience. PlayStation 5 players will enjoy the core features available on the console, running at a fluid 60 fps at high resolutions, with SSD optimisation for fast streaming and loading. Additionally, the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add a visceral experience to combat and exploration, while lightbar connectivity provides instant feedback on Indy’s status delivering a seamless gameplay experience. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes full use of Community Game Help, with hooks to all missions and puzzles in the game, allowing players to seek help from other explorers on the specific challenges they will encounter on the adventure.
Coinciding with the game’s launch on PlayStation 5 consoles are two new whip-enhancing actions, “Open Season” and “Sleight of Hand.” With “Open Season,” whip-cracking an enemy will temporarily cause them to take more damage from subsequent attacks, while when using “Sleight of Hand,” players can disarm an enemy and cause their weapon to fly Indy’s way. These new abilities can be put into action today across all available platforms.
Players on all platforms can look forward to more content with the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants™ DLC coming later this year. This story-driven DLC is available with the purchase of the Premium and Premium Upgrade post-launch—Stay tuned for more details coming at a later date.
In addition to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass. To learn more, check out the official website at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US
REDMOND, Wash. – April 16, 2025 – Microsoft has rolled out its latest Xbox system update, bringing a suite of enhancements across mobile and console platforms. The April update introduces several user-requested features, including in-app game purchases via the Xbox mobile app, expanded “Stream Your Own Game” functionality for consoles, improved storage management, new Game Hubs, and more.
Buy Games, Join Game Pass, and Redeem Perks via the Xbox Mobile App Players can now purchase games and add-ons, join Game Pass, and redeem perks directly through the Xbox app on iOS and Android. With a saved payment method, a “Buy” button will appear on game detail pages, enabling fast and easy purchasing. The update allows players to pre-order and pre-install games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 and purchase titles such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and MLB The Show 25 from mobile devices. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can also redeem perks like the Sea of Thieves Seventh Serving Emote directly in-app. This feature is rolling out to beta users and will be broadly available soon via Google Play and the App Store.
Stream Your Own Game – Now Available on Xbox Consoles Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream select games they own—beyond the Game Pass library—directly from their Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. This expands on the previously supported devices including Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Meta Quest, and browser-supported platforms. Players can initiate streaming by navigating to My games & apps > Full library > Owned games, then selecting a cloud-enabled title.
Expanded Cloud Gaming Library Over 100 titles are now available in the “Stream Your Own Game” collection for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Recent additions include Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Subnautica 2, Monster Jam Showdown, Squirrel with a Gun, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2. Upcoming titles include Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, Mandragora, Way of the Hunter, and Wizard of Legend II.
Remote Play Access Expands to More Devices Players can now access Xbox Remote Play from any supported web browser via xbox.com/remoteplay. While remote play functionality is no longer available through the Xbox mobile app, it can now be accessed from browsers on mobile, PC, and more. Support will soon extend to additional platforms, including Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets. Backward-compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 are also now streamable via remote play.
New Ways to Free Up Space A new storage management system now recommends games to uninstall based on usage, as well as duplicate files and titles players no longer have access to. This feature is accessible via My Games & Apps > Manage > Free up space.
Game Hubs Launch on Consoles Game Hubs have been introduced to provide players with at-a-glance access to key information about each title, including player stats, achievements, active friends, recent captures, available add-ons, and upcoming events. Hubs are accessible from the recently played and installed games lists. A new personalization setting now allows players to launch games directly, bypassing the hub.
New Dynamic Background for Xbox Series X|S South of Midnight introduces a new dynamic console background for fans looking to customize their Xbox Series X|S experience.
Community Feedback and Xbox Insider Program Players are encouraged to join the Xbox Insider Program to test upcoming features and share feedback directly with the development team. More information is available via the Xbox Insider Hub on Xbox and Windows.
For more information on the April Xbox Update, visit news.xbox.com.
Seasonal Event Now Live Through April 30th – Hop to It Before It’s Gone!
SEATTLE, WA – April 16, 2025 – Hop into spring with the Eggcellent Adventure, now live for the first time in ARK: Survival Ascended! This festive in-game event brings vibrant new cosmetics, returning seasonal favorites, and eggciting in-game bonuses. Players can track wild Bunny Dodos and Bunny Oviraptors to collect Bunny Eggs scattered across the ARK. These eggs can be painted or used to craft a wide variety of holiday-themed cosmetics, including new skins, costumes, chibis, and even a new Flower Toss Emote.
The limited-time ARK: Survival Ascended Eggcellent Adventure in-game event starts today and ends Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Check in at Club ARK for a spring redesign and a special Easter egg-hunt!
Eggcellent Adventure brings colorful chaos and community fun to the ARK with plenty of ways to personalize your creatures, gear, and overall look of your Survivor while enjoying boosted rates and whimsical challenges.
FEATURED EVENT CREATURES include the Bunny Dodo and Bunny Oviraptor.
CHIBIS include a Bunny, an Easter Chick, a Jerbunny and a Spring Shinehorn.
NEW COSMETICS include a Flower Wreath (Chibi Cosmetic), Shepherd’s Crook Spear Skin, Egg Grenades Skin, Lamb Costume Skin, Spring Tiara Skin, Round Sunglasses Skin, Dino Round Sunglasses Skin, Flower Feeding Trough Skin and a Flower Vase Skin.
RETURNING FAVORITES include, Bunny Costume, Bunny Ears & Tail Skins, Chocolate Rabbit Club Skin, E4 Remote Eggsplosives Skin, Marshmallow Hat, Dino Easter Egg Hat, and more!
EMOTES include Flower Toss (new) and Bunny Hop Dance Tail.
The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam.
For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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
Drug Dealer Simulator, an addictive criminal simulator, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. So far on PC, the game has found about one million buyers. Drug Dealer Simulator will also be released on PlayStation 5 in the coming months.
The game by Polish studio Byterunners debuted on PC in 2020, and was published by Movie Games S.A. On PC, Drug Dealer Simulator has so far found about one million buyers. Ultimate Games S.A., in turn, is responsible for the development and release of Drug Dealer Simulator on Xbox consoles.
Drug Dealer Simulator finally on Xbox
As of April 16 this year, Drug Dealer Simulator is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The console version includes all key updates from the PC.
On the Xbox Series X, the simulator offers 60 frames per second at 1440p resolution. On the other consoles (Xbox Series S and Xbox One), the title runs at 30 frames per second at 1080p resolution.
The standard price of the game is 24.99 USD/EUR or the equivalent amount in other currencies.
Drug Dealer Simulator is a unique game with a first-person perspective. The player’s goal is to build a shady business, which requires, among other things, establishing relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as fulfilling orders for larger and larger batches of increasingly powerful goods.
In a criminal career, it is important to avoid service and to gain new contacts. In Drug Dealer Simulator you have to take care of organizational and economic matters. The scope of “duties” here includes not only dealing with supplies, hideouts and relations with the underworld, but also preparing unique recipes and recruiting new associates.
Drug Dealer Simulator – main features:
a career in the criminal underworld;
the struggle for influence and territories;
unique mechanics;
taking care of supplies and hiding places;
preparing your own recipes.
Drug Dealer Simulator was released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles on April 16, 2025. The game will also hit PlayStation 5 in the coming months.
Check out the latest devlog, recapping the final early access update ahead of full release
SEATTLE — April 16, 2025 —Kill It With Fire 2, the sci-fi-inspired sequel to the first-person spider-hunter from developer Casey Donnellan Games and publisher tinyBuild, sets classic maps ablaze in “SpiderHunt,” the final early access update available now on PC via Steam. The 1.0 release arrives this summer on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Spider eradication returns it to its roots with two web-gendary maps and the fan-favorite SpiderHunt PvP mode, where a team of eradicators faces off against a team of spiders. The eradication team’s goal is to find and exterminate all spider players – easier said than done, as the little pests are quick and hard to spot. As eradicators explore the map in search of spiders (and crazy weapons – try using a minigun for pest extermination), the crawlers use the environment to fool enemies and make their lives harder with web traps.
Revisit the iconic House from Kill it with Fire, combining the original First Contact, Close Encounters, and Domestic Duties levels into one gigantic infestation. Bask in the enhanced lighting effects, and demolish a newly destructible shower surely hiding creepy crawlies between its tiles.
Fan favorite level Paper Trail makes a glorious comeback with spruced-up lighting and a plethora of spider friends. Remember a certain little CEO office from Kill it With Fire? Oh yeah, the popular Contingency Omega level is back too. Returning maps’ smaller design feature more time to squash those pesky eight-legged freaks.
The SpiderHunt update ushers in a host of spider-annihilating quality of life updates. Select from up to six maps when hosting a match, choose the number of players, and go for unlimited rounds to one’s spider-slaying heart’s content. Casey did some exterminating himself by crushing those annoying arachnids interrupting those crucial saves, along with fixes for weapon ammo.
Kill it with Fire 2 exits Early Access Summer 2025, with a 1.0 content drop called “Spider Hell”. Welcome a new class of exterminators into the fray as Kill it With Fire 2 launches onto PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch alongside PC. Prepare for a thrilling community event, inviting all exterminators to eliminate spider-kind in an out-of-this-world face off.
Kill It With Fire 2 is available now on PC via Steam Early Access with a limited-time discount to commemorate the launch of the update. Spider-hunters around the globe can play with English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support.
To stay up to date with the latest updates, visit Kill It With Fire’s official website and follow @tinyBuild and @KIWF_Game on X (formerly known as Twitter).
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
About Casey Donnellan Games
Casey Donnellan is an independent game developer and former AAA developer. After graduating from SMU Guildhall in 2012, he spent several years as an engineer at Certain Affinity before helping to found Rooster Teeth Games. Shipped titles include DOOM (2016), RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, Vicious Circle, and Age of Booty: Tactics. Casey lives with his wife, daughter, dog, and cat in Knoxville, Tennessee. He does not like spiders.
Silver Lining Interactive joins the fray to publish the blood-soaked sequel.
Macclesfield, UK – 16th April, 2025 – The night is endless. The hunger is insatiable. Silver Lining Interactive is proud to announce a publishing partnership with Steel Mantis to bring Slain 2: The Beast Within, a relentless, blood-drenched pixel-art action platformer, to PC via Steam in 2025.
A successor to the brutal Slain: Back From Hell, Slain 2: The Beast Within plunges you into a world consumed by darkness and carnage. In the ongoing saga of the sentient sword Bathoryn and its many wielders, the battle rages on against the demonic forces of Lord Vroll, spanning the vast reaches of the galaxy.
Take on the role of Prince Akran, last of the Wolf Knights, a blood-bound warrior imbued with the feral power of the Beast. Armed with Bathoryn, carve through monstrosities and wage war against the abyss itself. Vroll’s corruption festers in the land, an infection that must be purged in fire and steel.
Will you rise, or will the darkness devour you?
Slain 2: The Beast Withindescends upon PC via Steam in 2025. Wishlist now– the fury of the full moon calls your name.
In more exciting news, Silver Lining Interactive has officially taken over publishing rights for Steel Mantis’ entire game catalogue. This includes the pixel-art action classics Slain: Back From Hell, Valfaris, and Valfaris: Mecha Therion. With this partnership, fans can expect even more support and future opportunities to dive into these beloved, action-packed worlds.
Embrace the Fury of the Full Moon – Enter the World of Slain 2: The Beast Within
Ferocious, Blood-Drenched Combat
Cleave through horrors with brutal melee strikes and deadly counterattacks in a visceral dance of steel and slaughter. The sentient sword Bathoryn grants dominion over fire, ice, and raw devastation, letting you carve a path of destruction through the abyss.
The Blood of the Wolf Knights
The full moon is a curse. The full moon is a gift. Unleash the Beast within and transform into a nightmarish werewolf, ripping enemies apart limb from limb with blinding speed and merciless fury.
Three Quests, Three Doomed Paths
The road ahead is steeped in blood and ruin. Sail ghostly seas, storm-haunted castles, and descend into the abyss itself to claim three sacred relics – The Eye, The Heart, and The Dagger. Each path, a new horror. Each step, a new sacrifice.
Confront the Dark Gods
The abyss births monstrosities beyond reason – vengeful witches, abyssal warlocks, and grotesque nightmares await. Every battle is a test of skill, endurance, and sheer savagery.
A Kingdom in Decay
From the corpse-strewn streets of Wolftown to the fog-choked highlands and cursed catacombs, the world of Slain 2: The Beast Within is a gothic nightmare drenched in blood and despair.
The time for waiting is over. The moon rises. The hunt begins.
Join the Wolf Knights – Wishlist Slain 2: The Beast Within on Steam Now and expect more news on this exciting launch soon!
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.
TOKYO – April 16, 2025 – Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, the rhythm bullet hell in the Touhou universe developed by UnknownX and published by Alliance Arts, launches on PlayStation 4 today alongside the announcement of four upcoming song pack DLCs arriving throughout 2025.
Tap to battle on beat with new Touhou tunes in four DLC track packs arriving this upcoming June, August, October, and December. Enjoy an original track in each song pack alongside nine added musical inclusions, including fan-favorites such as “Sake Monster☆RaiRai!!” by Shinra-Bansho and “Absolute Queen” by Laur, and many more.
As Reimu Hakurei, join forces with other Touhou heroines to solve the mystery of Gensokyo’s sudden destruction. Cast iconic spells during intense rhythm-based battles, and piece together memory fragments to discover the source of evil behind Gensokyo’s turmoil.
In classic rhythm game fashion, hit falling notes and aim for perfect precision in Kagura mode, racking up consecutive combos to earn a high score. Or, mix up the beat-based action with action-packed bullet hell combat — dodge enemy fire that rhythmically pulses in every direction to match melodies in Danmaku mode. Customize gameplay elements including note designs, note speed, and screen arrangement.
“We are beyond grateful for the long-term support we’ve received from the Touhou community, and it’s a great feeling to return the favor with many months of new content on the horizon,” said JYUNYA, leader of Unknown X. “It’s a pleasure to bring Phantasia Lost to a brand-new audience on the PlayStation platform. We would like to thank the many artists, our team members, ZUN, Touhou fans, and everyone who continues to breathe life into this beloved series.”
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost is now available on PlayStation 4 (with backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5), PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch with language options in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost is an officially approved derivative work.
About Touhou Project
Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project games are developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice.
About Unknown X
Founded by Aquastyle game developer JYUNYA and composed of handpicked members of the DANMAKU KAGURA development team, Unknown X aims to enhance Touhou Project and propel its recognition in the world. Unknown X’s current name was created by none other than the original Touhou Project creator himself, ZUN.
