When cognitive disorders can distort crime scenes and twist testimony, even truth itself is impossible to trust

BEIJING — 15 September 2026 — Psycho-Sleuth, a psychological mystery visual novel from developer PHOSEPO and publishers Thermite Games and Smilegate STOVE, will launch on Thursday, 5 November 2026 on Steam and STOVE. 

A mysterious cult known as Li has seized control of a gothic cathedral, and thirteen “Afflicted Ones” have been summoned into its trial: kill without getting caught, and ascend to godhood. 

Each Afflicted carries a rare cognitive disorder, and each capable of bending reality in a different way. One participant’s OCD makes lying physically impossible for anyone near them. Another’s spatial neglect erases evidence from an entire side of a room. A third’s prosopagnosia blurs every face into anonymity, witness and killer alike.

Beyond defining each character, these Disease Abilities directly alter what players see and how they experience the investigation, distorting crime scenes and casting doubt on every testimony. Cut through the noise in Debate Mode, judging statements on the fly and striking back with the right clue at the right moment.  Since its unveiling, Psycho-Sleuth’s demo has drawn strong praise at international showcases including Busan Indie Connect Festival and gamescom 2026, and will return to the show floor at the Smilegate STOVE booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Key Features

• Solve a Mystery Shaped by Perception: Cognitive disorders can distort investigations in real time, turning perception itself into a variable players can never fully trust. 
• Cross Paths with 13 Afflicted Characters: Each with a unique ability tied to their condition, from erased evidence to faces no one can recognize. 
• Enter a World of Murder and Suspense: Every trial ends in a punishment shaped by the culprit’s own twisted mind.
• Immerse in High Production Values, From Story to Sound: Over 500,000 characters of script, fully voiced key scenes, 40+ CGs, dozens of 3D backgrounds, expressive Live2D animation, and more than 50 original compositions bring the investigation to life. 

“I’ve always loved mystery games like Danganronpa and Ace Attorney, and I always wanted to make one of our own,” says Xiaolu, Producer, PHOSEPO. “But with Psycho-Sleuth, we didn’t want to simply follow the traditional formula, so we built cognitive disorder directly into the mystery itself. Players aren’t just asking who’s lying anymore. They have to ask whether anything they’ve seen or heard can be trusted at all.”Psycho-Sleuth will launch on 5 November with support for English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages. For more information, visit the Steam Store Page and follow @PHOSEPO_INC on X. Wishlist it now, and get ready to enter a world where perception itself is the murder weapon. 

About PHOSEPO

PHOSEPO is a five-person independent development team behind Rail of Möbius. Psycho-Sleuth is their latest title, continuing their focus on richly performed narrative and character-driven mystery.

About Smilegate STOVE

Smilegate is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, Canada, China, and Europe. Its flagship franchise ‘CROSSFIRE’ is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history with more than 1 billion registered PC and mobile users to-date and over 8 million concurrent players and 20 million monthly active users across 80 countries. Learn more by visiting Smilegate.com.

About Thermite Games

Thermite Games is a publishing company behind hit titles such as Tales of the Neon Sea, LONESTAR, House of Legacy and more. Founded in 2020, Thermite Games consists of young, passionate gamers and industry professionals.

Discover Train Sim World’s biggest and most ambitious release yet, bringing new ways to play, major graphical improvements and an experience built for newcomers and long-time fans alike

KENT, England – Sept. 15, 2026 – Today, UK-based publisher and developer Dovetail Games launched Train Sim World 7, the biggest entry to the Train Sim World series and its most approachable for newcomers yet! Players can expect brand-new, highly-requested routes, locomotives and modes of play. Train Sim World 7 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and playable via Steam Deck!

As revealed in the Opening Night Live pre-show and detailed in the Dovetail Direct, Train Sim World 7 marks a new era for the franchise. Launching today across Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate editions are routes across the quaint English countryside, verdant Bavarian mountainscapes, and the sun-drenched state of Florida (route availability dependent on edition, please see below visual for more information).

Cruise through the Airedale & Wharfedale Network on the Northern BR Class 331 and 333 EMU, or race through the Bahnstrecke Nürnberg – Würzburg route at speeds of up to 265km/h in the ICE 4 EMU, or the DB BR CLASS 440 and 412. If you’re looking for even more heat, take the BL36-PH or Tri-Rail GP49H-3 Loco through the Sunshine State on Florida’s Tri-Rail, Train Sim World’s first foray into Florida!

All editions come with brand-new gameplay modes and controls, including:

• Freight Hauler Mode – Take control of powerful freight trains and locate and transport different types of cargo across your favorite routes, with your performance scored on how quickly and efficiently you complete each job.
• Live Weather Mode – Bring what’s happening live in the route’s location straight into the game for the ultimate immersion. Experience real Miami sun from your driver’s window, or the grey skies of England from anywhere in the world.
• Pick Up and Play – Players can now use Beginner controls to jump in and operate their favorite trains on Timetable and Free Roam modes. Sit back, enjoy the views, and coast along the tracks using only your accelerator and brake – no need to set up the train!

That’s not all! There’s a coachload of even more features, with graphical updates (via an EPIC mode graphic update for PC), faster loading times, Steam Deck support, new conductor settings, and further QOL improvements adding to the player experience!

Train Sim World 7 brings the franchise’s most ambitious roadmap yet! Discover first-of-their-kind international routes in Japan, Romania and Portugal, as well as a return to the Netherlands. Alongside this, the sought-after ECML King’s Cross Route will be coming soon in upcoming add-ons!

“Train Sim World 7 represents a huge step forward for the series,” said Rob O’Farrell, Co-CEO at Dovetail Games. “We’ve brought together some of the most requested routes and trains from our community, while introducing new features and improvements designed to make the experience more approachable than ever for new players. Whether you’re stepping into the cab for the first time or you’ve been with Train Sim World for years, there’s more to discover, more ways to play, and an exciting roadmap of new experiences still to come.”

A Free Starter Pack is also now available for those looking to try Train Sim World 7 for the first time! The Free Starter Pack gives players access to the Training Center and in-game tools such as Free Roam and Livery Designer. Players can use the Free Starter Edition to try out a whole host of locomotives in the Training Center before they buy a full Edition, or upgrade from a previous version of Train Sim World, bringing their whole add-on collection with them.

Train Sim World 7 is out NOW! Order it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam Deck, available for $49.99 (Standard) / $79.99 (Deluxe) / $129.99 (Ultimate).

About Dovetail Games

RailSimulator.com Ltd, was founded in 2009 and rebranded as Dovetail Games in 2013 before the studio was acquired by PulluP Entertainment in 2023. Today Dovetail Games develops and publishes exceptional rail, transport & digital tabletop video game simulations for leading PC and console platforms, as well as publishing content for other developers. For additional information, visit www.dovetailgames.com

Developer Fatshark has announced a loaded free update for its brutal co-op action shooter, arriving September 29th on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a new mission, new weapons and a formidable new boss lurking within uncharted Hive territory.

Stockholm Sweden, September 15th, 2026 – The Depths of the Damned update introduces Spillway, a new mission which sends players into the deep and dangerous recesses of an unseen area of the Hive. The notorious domain of Tertiums Water Cartel is a sprawling labyrinth of tunnels, waterways and forgotten passages, crawling with chaos, decay and threats best left undisturbed. Spillway’s journey is far from straightforward. Strike teams must choose their paths wisely, some routes are more perilous than others. One thing is certain, all lead to the Prophet of Decay – a twisted Psyker boss encounter. The Spillway campaign is only the beginning, Depths of the Damned also introduces an array of new content! The Update will be available from September 29th on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

• Expanded Arsenal: The warband is expanding their armory against Chaos with six new weapons coming to Darktide! Players will be able to unleash a mix of both new weapon marks and weapon families accessible to a range of in-game classes.The new weapon marks include the Crusher Krourk MK VII, Double-Barrelled Shotgun Krouk Mk IV, Gromm Mk I Battle Maul and Mk V Slab Shield. For the new weapon families Darktide is introducing the Ogryn Cruncher, Huntsman’s Shotgun and the Ogryn Thugshot. For a more in depth breakdown of the weapons check out Fatsharks forums for an upcoming Feature Highlight.
• Face The Prophet of Decay: Deep within the Hive, something has taken root. Little is yet known about the Prophet of Decay, save for one grim certainty…they are no ordinary spawn of Chaos. A powerful Psyker, the Prophet has made the depths its domain and what awaits the Strike Teams in the dark remains to be seen. More information on the Prophet of Decay will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
• Other Transmissions from the Hive: Alongside the above the Depths of the Damned update will also feature additional content, such as a new live event, store rotation and quality of life improvements.

About Fatshark

Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 573 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2026. Darktide, the Darktide logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. © Fatshark AB 2025. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

The countdown is on. Roadhouse Simulator, the latest chapter in the Gas Station Simulator universe, hits full release in just seven days, launching September 21 on Steam, and GOG.

Set along a sun-bleached stretch of highway dotted with vintage cars, rumbling motorcycles, and the kind of dusty small-town charm only a roadside bar can offer, Roadhouse Simulator drops players behind the taps of a run-down watering hole with big potential — if they can keep it standing.

What players will be doing at launch:

• From Bouncer to Boss — start at the bottom keeping the peace and watching the door, then work your way up to running the whole Road House
• Every Drink Has Consequences — different brews hit customers differently, and serving the wrong person at the wrong time gets messy fast
• Distill Your Own Liquor — process, improve, and bottle your own alcohol
• Work Out the Back — stash, package, and deliver “questionable” cargo
• Draw a Crowd — pig races, gambling, slots, Hype Girls, and an underground Fight Club (don’t talk about that one)
• Build a Crew — hire bartenders, servers, cleaners, and bouncers so you’re not doing everything yourself
• Deal With the Law — manage inspections, fines, and bribes; crime leaves evidence, and every mess is your problem
• Grow the Business — expand the Road House and turn it into the wildest stop on Route 66

The Prologue and Demo, already live on Steam, have given players an early taste of the gameplay loop and the game’s scrappy, lived-in world — setting the stage for the full launch.

About DRAGO entertainment

DRAGO entertainment began operations in 1998 in Krakow, Poland. The company initially focused on creating innovative projects for international video publishers as an external contractor while strengthening internal competencies and creating a friendly and professional team to develop their own titles. Since adopting a new strategy in 2018, their goal is to deliver high-quality productions on an international level.

The studio’s flagship title is Gas Station Simulator, which released on September 15, 2021 and immediately became a best seller on Steam. DRAGO entertainment is currently broadening their horizons with new projects, including the Gas Station Simulator universe expansions Roadhouse Simulator and Road Diner Simulator, while continuing to support their current titles. Learn more about DRAGO entertainment on the official website.

Squad up together to coordinate the perfect heist, secure the battlefield, play epic games of hide-and-seek, and much more!

MALMÖ, Sweden – Sept. 15, 2026 – Tuxedo Labs is thrilled to release Teardown’s online multiplayer update on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today, giving console players the chance to experience the game’s fully destructible world together for the first time! Team up to tackle the original base game’s campaign in co-op, go head-to-head in multiplayer game modes, or simply create chaos in Sandbox Mode.

Mod Pack 6 also launches today, bringing 30 brand-new multiplayer-compatible mods to consoles, including popular game modes like Battle Royale and Prop Hunt! In addition, today’s update introduces multiplayer support for dozens of favorites from previous Mod Packs.

The new online multiplayer update gives up to 12 players the freedom to experience the fully destructible, voxel-simulated world and realistic physics of Teardown together in nearly endless ways, including:

• Sandbox Mode: Get creative (or destructive!) with unlimited resources in Sandbox Mode.
• Co-op Campaign: Play the base game’s campaign with 40 missions in co-op, discovering unique and emergent gameplay possibilities together.
• Competitive Multiplayer: Battle it out with multiplayer classics like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag.
• Two New Official Maps: Discover new arenas for chaos and destruction on Splitfield Estate (featuring the built-in game mode Treasure Thieves) and Cratertown, designed to be mirrored for team-based game modes.
• Dozens of Mod Adventures: Explore a curated library of multiplayer community mods, including over 40 updated mods from Mod Packs 1-4 as well as the newly released Mod Pack 6, introducing 30 multiplayer-friendly mods like Battle Royale, Vehicle Sumo, and Prop Hunt!

With so many ways to play, Teardown’s multiplayer update turns every heist, arena, and destructible playground into an opportunity for epic teamwork… or total mayhem. Whether you’re coordinating the perfect getaway or competing to cause the most destruction, there’s no shortage of things to tear up together!

About Teardown

Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated world give players total freedom to discover unique and emergent gameplay solutions to almost any challenge. Plan and pull off the perfect heists nearly any way you can dream of with an expanding arsenal of tools and vehicles, plus anything else you can get your hands on.

For more Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord to keep up with the latest info.

About Tuxedo Labs

Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. www.TuxedoLabs.com

Grab the Gold Edition and play now before the Standard Edition releases on September 18!

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Sept. 15, 2026 –NASCAR and iRacing Studios are excited today to kick off the early access launch period for Gold Edition owners of NASCAR 26, the newest installment in the best-selling racing game franchise, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. True NASCAR and racing fans can get their careers started now before the game’s Standard Edition releases on September 18. Race as your favorite drivers across all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – in the best NASCAR experience ever delivered on consoles.

Players can purchase NASCAR 26’s Gold Edition today for $79.99, unlocking the full game along with the Season Pass, featuring four monthly DLC packs through the end of the year including new paint schemes, fire suits, and career mode perks (VIP employees, 1,000 rep points, and a $10,000 career bonus). Pre-ordering either the Gold Edition or the Standard Edition ($59.99) before September 18 will unlock an additional $5,000 career bonus, 500 career reputation points, and an exclusive Kyle Larson paint scheme.

“The response to NASCAR 25 reflected the momentum we’re seeing across NASCAR and gave us a strong foundation to build from,” said Nick Rend, Vice President of Interactive & Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with iRacing Studios and listened to our community to identify where we could make the experience better. NASCAR 26 is the result of that work, and you can see it across the game, from how the cars drive and tracks evolve to cross-platform play that brings players together.”

Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios’ industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise’s commitment to delivering the most authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track. Become a legend in the improved Career Mode, take on opponents in competitive cross-platform online multiplayer, and fight for the championship in The Chase, a new standalone mode. There’s also a groundbreaking dynamic track feature that evolves over each race weekend, a new Peak Performance training mode, dramatically improved graphics and lighting, and so much more!

Key Features

• Favorite Drivers & Tracks: Race across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series with your favorite drivers and tracks from each series.
• Improved Career Mode: Career Mode returns deeper than ever, featuring new weekly strategic planning decisions with Facility Upgrades that shape your journey from day one, along with performance coaching and tips from NASCAR greats Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray. 
• New Game Modes & Features: Experience the thrill of The Chase, a new customizable standalone mode where you fight for a championship over the last 10 races of the season against the field of your choice, along with a new Peak Performance training mode to perfect your abilities on every track, plus cross-platform multiplayer.
• New Upgrades & Enhancements: Enjoy visual upgrades across the entire game, including improved graphics, skies, and dynamic lighting and cloud interactions, plus better replay cameras and an all-new particle system for enhanced smoke, debris and additional effects. On the track, you’ll experience an all-new tire and braking model for a more authentic racing experience along with dynamic track technology that changes the grip over the course of a race weekend.
• And So Much More: Discover a ton of other additions, such as burnout celebrations, an all-new Ram truck, a new spotter (Freddie Kraft), new tracks (including the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland, and St. Petersburg), a trophy room, an enhanced paint kit, and all-new (fully customizable!) driver ratings for 2026.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

Choose from three editions available at launch, enter the fractured multiverse, battle anomalies and fight rival operatives

Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team announce that Active Matter, a hardcore online shooter set in the fractured multiverse, is available for purchase now on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as at Gaijin Store for PC. Active Matter combines realistic modern military gunplay with a strange and unpredictable world where the very fabric of reality is shattered. Players take on the role of operatives venturing into quantum-unstable zones in search of active matter – an incredibly valuable substance capable of distorting space and gravity. Players who purchased the Early Version of Active Matter through the Gaijin Store can claim access to the Steam version at no additional cost and can link their progress between the Gaijin and Steam versions.

Active Matter is available in three editions: Standard, Advanced and Deluxe. The Standard Edition provides everything needed to begin exploring the multiverse, including a substantial selection of weapons, ammunition, armor and medical supplies. The Advanced Edition expands the starting arsenal, while the Deluxe Edition offers the largest package with unique customizations and cosmetic items. Any edition is more than enough to progress through the whole game with plenty of opportunities to get or lose weapons and gear, and ultimately only the player skill decides how long that would take. 

In Active Matter, players can embark on dangerous PvPvE and PvE raids, clash with other operatives in dedicated PvP battles, explore ruined realities and gather valuable items. Raids feature a constant risk-versus-reward decision between pushing deeper into the zone in search of better loot and extracting early to make sure you do not lose what you have on you right now. Each expedition can lead to encounters with gravity-defying anomalies, mysterious SCP-style objects and creatures transformed by active matter, while death will send an operative back into another iteration of the fractured multiverse. 

Weapons and equipment are firmly rooted in real-world military technology. Players can build an extensive arsenal of assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, machine guns and other firearms, and customize them in detail with authentic sights, suppressors and other modifications. Drones, civilian and military vehicles will also prove useful while exploring the environments where gravity can suddenly turn the battlefield vertical and seemingly harmless objects can become deadly threats.

At launch, operatives can explore radically different and huge locations scattered across the fractured multiverse, ranging from the abandoned science facilities on a Soviet restricted island and Central African quarantine zone to the abandoned streets of a ruined American metropolis. Future updates will bring even more strange shards of reality, eerie monsters and iconic weapons.

The game also features a soundtrack spanning more than a hundred tracks from independent composers, invited artists and licensed musicians. Among its contributors is legendary composer Akira Yamaoka, whose music helped shape the atmosphere of some of gaming’s most iconic psychological horror experiences. Soundtrack is available for purchase on Steam (separately or as a part of the Deluxe Edition), and will be made available on major streaming platforms as well
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More information about Active Matter is available at the official website.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

This Barbie is a PowerWasher! Get ready to make the world of Barbie sparkle in a brand-new DLC pack

Brighton, UK – 15 September, 2026 – Independent UK developer and publisher FuturLab, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, are excited to announce the PowerWash Simulator 2 Barbie™ Pack. The colourful new DLC invites players into the world of Barbie to make everything sparkle, bringing together the relaxing gameplay of PowerWash Simulator 2 with the colours, textures and iconic style of one of the world’s most recognisable brands.

From a Dream Camper to the Barbie™ DreamHouse™, players will be able to powerwash their way through five colourful new jobs inspired by Barbie playsets. And what would a Barbie adventure be without the perfect accessories? Get cleaning with a custom Barbie power washer and character, bringing a distinctly pink twist to the PowerWash Simulator 2 experience.

“Barbie is a brand that means something different to almost everyone, whether that’s childhood memories of playing with the toys, or simply an appreciation for the colour, creativity and imagination that Barbie represents,” says Kirsty Rigden, CEO of FuturLab. “That made this such an exciting collaboration for us. The team has had a huge amount of fun bringing the world of Barbie into PowerWash Simulator 2 and putting our own powerwashing spin on it.”

Erika Winterholler, Head of Licensed Games, Mattel, said: “Barbie has always inspired fans to imagine endless possibilities, and we’re always looking for fresh, interactive ways to bring that spirit to life. Partnering with FuturLab to bring Barbie into PowerWash Simulator 2 is a fun new way for fans to experience the brand – proving there’s no limit to where Barbie’s next adventure can take her.”

The Barbie™ Pack is designed with bright colours, embossed plastic, smooth surfaces, and playful details that make every clean-up a satisfying experience, with plenty of playful nods to Barbie playsets along the way. Whether cleaning solo or teaming up with friends in co-op, players can take Barbie out of the box and get to work making her world sparkle.

Just when you thought Barbie had tried every job under the sun, this Barbie is a powerwasher!

The Barbie™ Pack will be available for PowerWash Simulator 2 later this year for £6.50 / $7.99 / €7.99 and is available to wishlist here.

About PowerWash Simulator 2

PowerWash Simulator 2 builds upon the calming yet immersive first-person cleaning sim. With new tools, 38 jobs, a customisable home base, split-screen and online co-op, and smarter quality-of-life systems that enhance the satisfying experience of turning grime into spotless.

About FuturLab
An award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK, we’ve developed and published standout titles on PC and console since 2003. Our best-known games include Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, and the global hit PowerWash Simulator. We believe healthy teams make better games, which is why we champion positive culture, creative freedom, and zero crunch.

About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, and Barney®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.

Dive into the mysteries of Camomile Peaks and get ready for a good scare!

Publisher Spaghetti Cat announces the open playtest for Midnight Souls, an adventure RPG from independent developer Sergey Bolshakov. Starting September 15 players will be among the first to experience the dark atmosphere of the provincial town of Camomile Peaks.

• Join the playtest

Midnight Souls is a mysterious 2D adventure in which players take on the role of a teenager who travels to an unfamiliar town for a date with a girl he met online. What starts as a romantic evening threatens to turn into a genuine nightmare. Along the way, the protagonist will have to learn to overcome fear and self-doubt, make new friends, and take care of his cat, Charlie.

Playtest build contents:

• The game’s first chapter
• A day/night cycle
• English and Russian language support
• Dialogue, story-driven exploration, mysteries, and the everyday problems of the town’s residents
• A “Guess Which Dialogues and Artwork Are Placeholders” quiz
• Near-final environment and character artwork
• 4 original music tracks
• A progression system based on finding specific items
• Minigames
• 4 merchants
• An inventory system and a zero-interest savings account!
• An exciting chase!
• Around 30 items of varying importance (6 of which are glass bottles!)
• More than 10 characters
• Around 6 locations to explore, containing roughly 26 rooms
• Automatic and manual saves, plus the ability to load your save files
• Settings! Play in fullscreen or don’t!
• More than 150 MB of fun!

The open playtest, running from September 15 to 22, is not only a chance to be among the first to experience the game, but also an opportunity to help shape its development. The developer will be closely monitoring feedback and taking players’ comments and suggestions into account.

The playtest takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Join the Midnight Souls playtest on September 15 and uncover the secrets of Camomile Peaks!

The game is scheduled to launch on PC in Q2 2027 on Steam.

Add the game to your wishlist to be the first to hear about all the latest updates! 

About Bolshakov Sergey

An independent studio consisting of a developer, an artist, and a couple of cheese sandwiches, with the goal of creating games using the latest pixel art technologies. The team specializes in games leaning into black humor, nostalgia, and longing for places not everyone can return to.

The acclaimed cozy game now fits in your pocket!

London, England – September 15th, 2026 – “Best Small Studio” indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios has just launched a mobile port of their fan-favourite wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin on iOS and Android platforms for $12.99 on Android and $14.99 on iOS – with a discount available to $12.99 for those who partake in the Try Before You Buy trial version first.

“Trash Goblin was always designed to be a cute, cozy game you can snuggle up to in your downtime, so having it in your pocket is the perfect scenario,” said Andrew Smith, Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. “Whether you’re at a bus stop, waiting in a dentist’s office, or chilling at a cafe, Trash Goblin will be with you to provide a gentle jolt of trinket restoration and adventure!”

This mobile version of Trash Goblin, ported by DogHowl, who is also acting as the game’s mobile publisher, will contain all the content up through its New Horizons update from March.

More on Trash Goblin:
Trash Goblin lets you customise your myriad of already-peculiar goods by combining these trinkets together in almost endless ways, uncovering, cleaning, upcycling & recolouring them into even more strange and wonderful new items to meet the eccentric requests of your colourful customers. Get to know your regulars so you can make custom pieces tailored around their desires – which will fetch you even more money! 

Grow your business! Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools that offer additional ways to restore your trinkets – making them even more valuable – and expand your space, customising it to your tastes.

Trash Goblin mobile features:

• 333 Trinkets and Accessories with 1000s of combinations and variations to find, clean, upcycle, sell and collect
• Multiple Tools to buy, upgrade and use across 3 Trinket-care minigames
• Make life easier with the Coffee Pot, Soak Tub, and other handy gadgets
• Expand your shop with shelves, storage, and more
• 4 distinct locations to visit and sell in
• Customise your shop with cosmetics covering bedclothes, wallpapers, and more
• 40 unique NPC characters to get to know and sell to
• 100+ Quests to complete
• 40 Achievements to earn
• 20+ hours of story content
• Endless randomised customers
• Endless gameplay

About Spilt Milk Studios
Spilt Milk Studios is a multi-award-winning independent game developer. We’re focused on delighting players with wholesome games made with a twist, and are dedicated to fostering a diverse community who values curiosity and empathy. We’re making games for a global audience, and are driven by an inexorable moral imperative around how we build our company and the kinds of games we want to make. These pillars guide us as we grow, nurturing people, processes & talent so that we leave the world a better place than how we found it. It’s literally the least we can do.