Discover powerful new equipment, epic rewards, and exciting skilling methods that redefine mastery in the latest RuneScape update

Monday, 9 December 2024, Cambridge, UK. Woodcutters and fletchers: sharpen your axes, don your best flannel, and unearth new techniques to ascend beyond level 99, as the 110 Woodcutting & Fletching update arrives in RuneScape today!

With Woodcutting & Fletching level caps increased to 110, discover magical new materials, craft powerful Masterwork weapons, find new tools to unlock, and take part in exciting new skilling opportunities on your path to mastery.

Located in a stunning, lush clearing north of Eagle’s Peak, discover the new Eternal Magic trees for a magical new skilling experience and reimagined Woodcutting mechanics, including Perfect Cuts: a critical strike mechanic that guarantees a log and extra XP. 

Discover cutting edge consumables to boost your Woodcutting skills and collect Enchanted Bird’s Nests for a chance to find unique loot. Reach level 110 Woodcutting to unlock the ability to harvest perfect Eternal Magic branches – an essential material for crafting the Masterwork Bow.

Aim high on your path to 110 Fletching and upgrade your weapons with fletching workbenches. These powerful new workbenches are used to craft ranged weapons and ammunition, as well as upgrade and submit Eternal Magic weapons to supply the local armies of Gielinor. Level up your Fletching to craft Eternal Magic shortbows and Primal arrows using Eternal Magic logs, and gain the ability to create Primal Crossbows and Primal bolts.

Beyond the increased level caps for Woodcutting & Fletching, today’s update also includes a 110 level cap raise for Firemaking to let players burn Eternal Magic logs, plus quality-of-life improvements for seasoned lumberjacks and newcomers alike, including new smithable hatchets, removable toolbelt hatchets, and balancing improvements to Woodcutting skilling.

110 Woodcutting & Fletching Update – Key Highlights:

• Woodcutting & Fletching (& Firemaking) Level Caps Increased: All three skills now extend to level 110, unlocking exciting new opportunities.
• Chop Eternal Magic Trees: Found in a stunning grove near Eagle’s Peak, these level 100 trees offer a magical new skilling experience.
• Engage with New Skilling Mechanics: Discover “Tree Timers” and “Lumberjack’s Intuition,” adding depth and rewards to Eternal Magic Trees.
• Gather Unique Resources: Collect Enchanted Bird Nests and new consumables designed to enhance your Woodcutting performance.
• Craft Powerful Ranged Weapons: Use Eternal Magic logs to fletch Shortbows and Crossbows, training your Fletching skill to new heights.
• Master the Masterwork Bow: Create the level 100 Masterwork Bow using advanced processes that integrate multiple skills.
• Equip Advanced Hatchets: Access a variety of new tree-felling tools, including augmentable level 90 and 100 hatchets to maximize efficiency.

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About RuneScape

Celebrating more than twenty years of adventures and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available”, RuneScape is an ever-expanding, community-driven game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, with over 300 million player accounts. 

Set in a medieval fantasy land, players embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 29 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape is available across PC, iOS and Android devices.
 
About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

Join the Phantom Squad in this cooperative top-down tactical shooter releasing on PC in 2025!

London, UK – November 9, 2024 –  Gear up, get the squad ready, and prepare for deployment as Phantom Squad launches in 2025. In this cooperative top-down tactical shooter from CTRL Freak and Super Rare Originals, players will work together to strategize and craft plans with the intelligence on hand in order to execute the perfect operation before it inevitably goes sideways. 

Tactical skills will be tested as the Phantom Squad demo is lurking just around the corner, available as part of Daedalic’s ‘Four is a Party – Multiplayer Celebration’, an indie multiplayer celebration hosted on Steam, which is running from December 9th-16th. 

The Phantom Squad are a unit of officially KIA operatives, tied to no country, and dedicated to combatting terrorism anywhere on the planet, by any means necessary. Players play as a member of the Phantom Squad, with each team member playing a different role – led by the player’s choice of weapons and gadgets.  

Players can work together online across a number of missions with different and intense objectives and environments; neutralize key figures, extract hostages, infiltrate enemy bases and more. Before each mission, players work together to plan and strategize how to complete the mission. Once the mission commences, players will work on-the-fly, as gunplay, gadgets, and reactive decisions will dictate the success or failure of the mission.

Communicate with your squad by using real-time collaborative tools and voice chat, gather intel using tactical gadgets, annotate mission area maps and draw paths and blind spots. Phantom Squad provides players the tools to craft and execute flawless plans and strategies. However, things don’t always go as planned, and once all hell breaks loose, players will shoot their way to completion with the precise and intuitive controls in Phantom Squad.

Gameplay Features: 

• Planning & Strategy – Scout routes, mark objectives and set and exit points before each mission. Engage in direct combat or prioritise stealth, you call the shots on how to finish the job. 
• Real-Time Tactics – Issue real-time commands to the squad, directing them to take cover, hold positions, and engage specific enemies. Your commands can ensure your squad finishes the mission intact, or put them in the enemy’s line of fire.
• Gadgets & Equipment  – Utilize cameras, door wedges and other specialised tools in the Phantom Squad’s arsenal to transform how each mission plays out, giving the squad options beyond direct confrontation and rewarding careful use of resources. 
• Co-op Teamwork – Join other players online to form the optimal Phantom Squad. Each member of the squad has a specialised role, making team composition key to executing specific strategies.  

Phantom Squad releases in 2025 for PC via Steam.

About Super Rare Games

Super Rare Games strives to be the indie’s best friend. Defined by that mission, we are both a wholly original publisher as well as a publisher of limited physical content for the Nintendo Switch™. We operate alongside our partners to bring the most exclusive offering of the very best indie games to collectors worldwide. From the packaging of the products to opening the limited edition trading cards, we aim to provide gamers with the purest experience. As we continue to expand our collection of games, we hope you join us and grow yours too.

About Ctrl Freak

As a teenager, Jérôme was captivated by crafting flawless plans in the early Rainbow Six games, sparking his desire to recreate that tactical thrill combined with a “not-too-serious” vibe: fast-paced, fun, and intense shooting action. With 15 years of professional experience in software development across various business fields in French companies and a decade of game development as a hobby, Jérôme began prototyping his dream project, Phantom Squad, collaborating with his co-op gamer friends to experiment and refine his ideas.

Phantom Squad pays homage to games that Jérôme regards as genre-definers; the chaotic gunplay of Hotline Miami, tactical planning and strategising from SWAT 4 and Ready or Not. It’s built to immerse 2-4 players in a cooperative blend of precision and chaos. Using real-time collaborative tools, players can gather intel with tactical gadgets, spot enemies, and communicate through voice chat to mark paths, blind spots, and areas of concern directly on interactive blueprints. Each mission challenges players to sketch out their best short-term plans right in-game, but it’s all about adapting on the fly when things go sideways.

Keep the holiday traffic flowing this winter by plowing snow, clearing fallen trees, and prioritising safe travel with a host of enormous machinery!

PADERBORN, GERMANY – December 9th, 2024 – Publisher Aerosoft, in collaboration with developer Caipirinha Games, is proud to announce that Road Maintenance Simulator 2 has finally launched onto Steam for PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 today!

Work as a road maintenance professional in a classic German setting where the mild autumn chills are replaced by freezing temperatures and lots of now! Clear the streets, repair potholes, and manage traffic to ensure the roads remain safe and functional in all weather conditions.

Explore a comprehensive and realistic world in Road Maintenance Simulator 2, featuring a detailed 3D environment with motorways, federal, and country roads. Dynamic weather and seasonal changes bring life and unpredictability to every task, immersing you in the challenges of road maintenance. After valuable feedback from the first installment, the new Winter Service adds specialized tasks like snow plowing and road de-icing, elevating the complexity and satisfaction of keeping roads safe during harsh conditions.

Work continues day and night, rain or shine, as the demands of winter road maintenance never relent. Take on over 40 unique assignments using a fleet of 10 authentic vehicles, including combination rollers, tipper trucks, and road marking machines. Each vehicle is equipped with versatile attachments, allowing you to handle any job with precision and efficiency.

Players can now grab their copy of Road Maintenance Simulator 2 on Steam for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital copies for PC and consoles are set at €24,99, whilst physical copies are priced at €29,99.

About Aerosoft

Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and develops add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. From 2002 onwards, add-ons for Train Simulator were also developed. Since 2007, Aerosoft has expanded its spectrum to include other simulations, including On the Road, OMSI 2, Autobahn Police Simulator and City Bus Manager. In 2016, Aerosoft published the two successful simulators Fernbus Coach Simulator in cooperation with FlixBus and Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation. Aerosoft is also responsible for the flight simulators Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and XPlane 12 exclusively in Europe. With over 40 permanent employees, Aerosoft GmbH is one of the leading software publishers in the field of traffic simulations worldwide.

For more information, visit their official website.

New Puzzle Game, Dangle Drop, is the First ‘Arkadium for Developers’ Publishing Title; Leading Browser-Based Gaming Company’s Q4 Line Up Includes Diverse Games – Puzzle, Word, Cozy and More

NEW YORK – Dec. 9, 2024 – Arkadium, a leader in the browser-based gaming (BBG) space, unveiled today six new games, finishing 2024 with a total of 18 games launched this year, the most in Arkadium’s 23-year history. These new titles from indie developers bring a variety of categories and endless fun to the Arkadium.com platform, which is free to play, easily accessible with no downloads required, and supported on all connected devices – PC, mobile, tablets, etc.

Leading the end of year game releases is Dangle Drop, an original puzzle game launching exclusively on Arkadium.com. Dangle Drop marks the first title of many to be released and supported through the new Arkadium for Developers publishing program. Developed by Supernapie, Dangle Drop offers players a deceptively deep and enticing puzzle-solving concept that’s easy to pick up and play, yet a challenge to master. The game’s clever design is simple and set in a cosmic-inspired atmosphere that adds distinct charm and visual displays. Dangle Drop features 200 unique puzzle levels based on the physics concept of Verlet integration. Each level presents players with interconnected sticks and three different types of adjoining circles; players must discover ways to make all the pieces drop from the puzzles by strategically selecting the order in which they fall. 

The Q4 slate of games reflects a diverse line up that caters to every type of BBG player. Titles include:

• Crosswordling (developer: Joyglitch): a word game that combines crossword puzzles with a word challenge.
• Word Clash (developer: Ocean Studios): a fast-paced, multiplayer word game where you can play against your friends or random players all over the world.
• Mr. Runner X (developer: Zing Games): an infinite runner where you help a stick figure advance through different settings and avoid getting crushed between the floor and the ceiling.
• Swipe City (developer: Ocean Studios): an exciting elements puzzle game that lets you taste Match 3 game skills.MR. RACER – Car Racing (developer: Chennai Games Studio Private Limited): feel the thrill of high speed as you zoom through busy streets in sports cars, dodging traffic and taking on thrilling driving challenges.

“We are so proud to finish the year strong with the launch of these great titles and kick off our third-party publishing with Dangle Drop,” said Dan Butchko, Director of Developer Relations at Arkadium. “2024 was a monumental year for not only Arkadium but the browser-based gaming industry at large, and it’s rewarding to be able to share a variety of new and popular games with our community and fans just in time for the holidays. There’s something for everyone!”

Arkadium is committed to providing game developers the opportunity to bring their BBGs to a global audience, backed by publishing resources and an experienced team to support their efforts. Since the launch of the “Arkadium for Developers” program back in April 2024, along with the third-party publishing offerings and $1 million-dollar APF1 in July 2024, Arkadium has partnered with numerous indie developers across the world to bring their visions to fruition and to a broad and diverse audience. Arkadium will continue its mission in 2025 of delivering the best browser-based games for players that are available anywhere, any time.

Dangle Drop,Crosswordling, Word Clash, Mr. Runner X, Swipe City,and MR. RACER – Car Racing are all available now on Arkadium.com, via browser on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, and any smart device.

About Arkadium

Arkadium is the ultimate destination for browser-based games (BBGs) featuring over 1,000 games including perennial favorites Mahjong Dimensions, Word Wipe, and Jewel Shuffle. With an active portfolio of 75 first party games, Arkadium titles are played by 18 million players monthly, resulting in 150 million unique game starts. Players enjoy games at Arkadium.com and also its wide distribution network including partnered sites USA Today, AARP, The Washington Post, Microsoft, and Mashable. Arkadium serves a global audience, with a majority of its players in North America and over 18 years old.  

Founded in 2001 by husband-and-wife team, Kenny Rosenblatt and Jessica Rovello, Arkadium makes games you can feel good about. Its mission is to create and curate quality browser-based games that can be enjoyed by grown-ups anywhere, anytime. The company is headquartered in New York with a studio in Portugal and has been recognized as one of the ‘Next Big Things in Tech 2024’ by Fast Company, and a ‘Best Place to Work’ by Inc. Magazine, Ad Age, Crain’s New York, and more. To learn more, visit Arkadium.com or follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.  

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Grab your fedora, whip, and sense of adventure because the wait is over! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ is now available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, and Game Pass. Developed by the critically acclaimed studio MachineGames in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, this adventure game brings the iconic archeologist to life in an all-new cinematic and immersive experience.

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 brand-new narrative-driven single-player story steeped in archeological mystery, danger, and intrigue.
 
Players can also look forward to more content with the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants DLC™ coming in 2025. This story-driven DLC will be available with purchases of the Premium, Premium Upgrade and Collector’s Edition post-launch with more details coming at a later date.
 
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ is available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass and arrives on PlayStation 5 in Autumn 2025. To learn more about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, check out the official website at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

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. For more information on future PAX events, follow PAX on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube, Twitch, and X (formerly Twitter).

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.

• Saudi Arabia defeated France in the final
• First of three FIFAe World Cup™ tournaments at FIFAe Finals 2024
• Next up are the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on mobile and console

The first-ever FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League concluded with Saudi Arabia being crowned world champions after four days of intense competition from December 5 to 8.

As players represented their national teams for the first time on the Rocket League scene, Saudi Arabia triumphed over France in a fiercely contested final to claim the prestigious FIFAe World Cup title and lift the trophy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The winning team, consisting of Rw9, Kiileerrz, trk511 and d7oom-24, demonstrated incredible skill, teamwork and resilience throughout this historic tournament. Their journey to the top saw them overcome some of the world’s best players and national teams, representing Saudi Arabiawith pride on the global stage.

With 16 nations competing in this inaugural edition, Rocket League fans were treated to some electrifying matches across the group stage and through to the final at the spectacular Saudi Esports Federation Arena at Boulevard City. The event was live-streamed across a variety of channels, including by co-streamers from around the globe. All detailed results and more information are available on FIFA.GG.

The FIFAe Finals 2024 are a milestone event for football esports, with multiple titles featuring under the FIFAe banner for the first time. As one of the most popular esports titles globally, Rocket League’s inclusion in FIFAe marked a new chapter in the convergence of traditional sports and esports. During the course of the event, a total of USD 450,000 will be distributed in prize money across the three FIFAe World Cup tournaments.

As the champions of the first competition celebrate, fans can look forward to more exciting action at the FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball™ on mobile and console from 9 to 12 December.

All upcoming FIFAe action will be available on FIFA.GG and Twitch.tv/FIFAe. The official hashtag for the forthcoming competitions is #FeWCeFootball.

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.

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.

Mystery VN “And Roger” coming Spring 2025 followed by Narrative Adventure “Pararecords” in Summer 2025

TOKYO – Dec 7th, 2024 – Kodansha Creators’ Lab, the indie game publishing arm of entertainment company Kodansha Ltd., unveiled an April 24th, 2025 release date for developer Tokoronyori’s co-op-only adventure BOKURA: planet, and revealed two new titles — and Roger, and Pararecords — today in the INDIE Live Expo. 

Test communication and the boundaries of friendship in BOKURA: planet, a collaborative planetary journey requiring two human players. While both astronauts physically inhabit the same space, their environments manifest differently on their respective screens. Solve bi-dimensional puzzles requiring clear communication via voice chat. Adventure together on PC via Steam on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, and play the demo on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.

Solo developer yona (In His Time)just debuted his second title: and Roger, a point-and-click visual novel adventure. Investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young woman’s father, who was suddenly and inexplicably replaced by a man she has never met. Awkward conversation results in him offering a strange medicine. Will she take it? Who is he? Where is her father? Find answers to every unsolved question on PC via Steam in Spring 2025.

Counsel children with paranormal abilities in developer 6th Sense Games’ branching narrative adventure, Pararecords. Document their behaviors, soothe their troubles, and discover the source of their powers. Help each one open up by practicing careful communication and astutely observing their reactions, or risk pushing away jaded juveniles who might go missing out of frustration. Guide gifted youth on PC via Steam in Summer 2025.

BOKURA, the prequel to BOKURA: planet, celebrates the sales milestone of 700,000+ units sold and travels hand-in-hand onto PlayStation 5|4 on Friday, April 18th, 2025. Steam and Nintendo Switch owners can enjoy a limited-time 50%-off sale on both platforms. Visit the game’s respective Steam and Nintendo eShop store pages for participating regions and sale end dates.

For the latest news on BOKURA: planet, follow tokoronyori on X / Twitter. For and Roger, follow yona on X / Twitter. For Pararecords, follow 6th Sense Games on X / Twitter, and visit the official Kodansha Creators’ Lab website for the latest information on all three titles.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.