The game makes its debut on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X today.
Publisher Knights Peak and developer VEA Games are honoured to announce that their new platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World is now available on current-gen consoles. Check local digital stores for pricing.
The anticipated mongoose adventure is launching today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. With a stunning score by legendary composer David Wise and a local co-op feature, this colourful game invites families and platformer fans alike to explore seven magical worlds, ride epic mounts, and experience a heartwarming journey together.
Watch the Nikoderiko: The Magical World launch trailer here
“With Niko’s adventure now available, we’re excited to share our passion for classic platformers with a new generation of players,” said Dmitry Smirnov, Creative Director. “We wanted to capture the magic of those iconic games while adding our own twist—whether it’s playing as a fearless mongoose or teaming up with friends in couch co-op. It’s been a labor of love, and we hope it sparks the same excitement we felt growing up with the genre.”
Key Features
BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE!
Run, jump and ride as the trailblazing treasure-hunting mongoose Niko and Luna! Venture through 2.5D levels packed with platforming thrills, minecart rides, wild chases, underwater odysseys, and even classic 3D segments in a quest to rescue the island and its tribes from the evil clutches of Baron Grimbald.
TRAVERSE FANTASTICAL WORLDS!
Explore seven amazing worlds packed with cute characters, huge bosses, and treasures to be found. Brave the depths of the Dry Sea, the frosty climes of Snowland, and the mystery of Magic Wood, and always be on the lookout for secret collectibles and new paths. Whether you’re a classic platformer fan or just jumping in for a new adventure, there’s something for everyone and plenty to discover!
RIDE ANIMAL MOUNTS!
Collect and summon animal friends found throughout the world! Ride them to new places, or use their special attacks to battle Grimbald’s Cobring army. Charge foes with Boaris the Boar, hop on Todd the Toad for lofty leaps and venom attacks, gallop into subaquatic action with Oceanis the Seahorse, or get prehistoric by chewing up and spitting enemies with Dino.
ENJOY SWEET SOUNDSCAPES!
The music of this magical world is brought to life by legendary composer David Wise, known for his work on iconic platformer soundtracks. Plug in, turn up the volume, and let the magical melodies of Nikoderiko take you back to a golden age of platforming!
About Nikoderiko
Nikoderiko: The Magical World, is a charming platformer featuring adorable mongooses on a magical adventure, and is set to debut this year for, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. Developed by VEA Games, it promises heartwarming moments and delightful gameplay.
About VEA GAMES
Founded in 2017, VEA Games is a dedicated game development studio based in Cyprus and formed by the talented developers behind titles such as Skyforge, Armored Warfare, Allods Online, and upcoming Nikoderiko. With a strong foundation in the computer games industry, VEA Games focuses on delivering high-quality gaming experiences through innovative development and publishing strategies.
About KNIGHTS PEAK INTERACTIVE Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment.
Blast through hordes of enemies in this Survivors-like inspired first-person roguelike shooter—or die trying
Istanbul, Türkiye (October 14, 2024) — The crowd roars with excitement as today, indie developer GHST Studios announces the demo launch of its intensely gratifying first-person movement shooter DIESELDOME: Oil and Bloodduring Steam Next Fest. A first-person bullet-hell featuring Survivors-like elements and a parkour movement system, DIESELDOME sees players creating absurdly powerful builds against hundreds of enemies at a time as they battle their way through the Dome and, ultimately, their freedom.
Watch the DIESELDOME: Oil and Blood Demo trailer here
Inspired by high-octane titles like ULTRAKILL and the overwhelming enemy barrages of Vampire Survivors, DIESELDOME: Oil and Blood asks the burning question: What if the Roman Empire never fell and instead went on to discover petrol? The answer: the absurdly brutal RomanPunk universe, where the explosive blasts of rockets and homing Gatling gun rounds are drowned out by the cheers of the crowd and the death cries of enemies.
In the DIESELDOME, the crowd controls your destiny. A gladiator sentenced to death, you’ll tear through the pitiful grunts as waves of seasoned gladiators surge in, ready to steal the spotlight and claim ultimate victory. These bloodthirsty warriors, twisted by the Empire, will do everything in their power to outshine you, making it a brutal struggle to win the crowd’s favor—or die trying.
Thanks to modern Imperial technology, your body is an unstoppable engine of flesh. Mobility is life in the Dome, and by the Emperor, you can move like a V8-powered chariot! Parkour your way to glory by wall-running, sliding, quad-jumping, and more, lest you be ground to a bloody pulp or worse—booed by the crowd.
DIESELDOME: Oil and Blood Key Features:
Become a Fan Favorite—Or Else: Killing enemies, winning bets (mini-quests), and parkour challenges will earn you the crowd’s favor, multiplying your XP and bringing other in-game bonuses.
Each Run Better than the Last: After your run is over, gain currency according to your performance and achievements. Unlock new ability trees, characters, and more in between your runs using currency.
An Eternal Tug-of-War: The Dome uses a brutal region-capturing system that rewards or punishes the player, resulting in an eternal tug-of-war between you and the multitude of enemy hordes.
Hardcore Parkour: The stone walls of the Dome were hand-crafted to be parkoured. Utilize them for wall-running, gliding, quadruple jumping, jump-slamming enemies, and more!
The new DIESELDOME: Oil and Blood demo is out now on PC via Steam.
About GHST Studios
Founded in 2022 by a group of childhood friends who taught themselves game development, Turkish indie studio GHST Studios was built on the simple premise of making fun games they’ve always wanted to play. Ridiculous fun and madcap action gameplay is their thing, and they’re putting that on display with debut title DIESELDOME: Oil and Blood.
Get ready to jump, miss, fall off a cliff, and ultimately embody Big Goblin Energy in the brand new demo for 3D physics platformerWatch Out For Goblins!. Indie developer SQYD.studio is taking part in Steam Next Fest ahead of the game’s Early Access launch via Steam in 2025.
Watch the Watch Out For Goblins! announcement trailer here:
In Watch Out for Goblins! you’ll reach a level of mischief you never even thought possible, with the newly available demo giving you a taste of the full game’s total chaos.
The game includes such intellectual and sophisticated features as running races while wearing loincloths, ripping the environment to pieces, succumbing to obvious traps, and yelling “parkour” before hurtling down ravines. Watch Out For Goblins! doesn’t just support your goblin scheming, it actively encourages it.
But what would a good greedy goblin session be without a partner in crime? Watch Out For Goblins! supports split-screen multiplayer, meaning you and a friend can raise hell TOGETHER! Enjoy the demo with your pal and do as the Goblin Gods intended by using your Goblin Grabbers to throw your buddy off a cliff. Now that’s what we call friendship!
Lead goblins down a path of havoc and destruction as they stumble, tumble, and ragdoll through a world packed with mayhem, and play the demo now!
Key Features of Watch Out For Goblins!:
Actually Real and Totally Accurate Goblin Physics: Verified by the world’s top Goblin scientists (the game’s two developers), the precise controls, motion capture animation, and real-time physics mean that every fall, flop, fail, and flounder will be presented gloriously.
Save Gobland, One Tumble at a Time: Collect Power Cogs to restore power to the great Gobland in order to get rid of a mysterious and extremely yucky sludge that has taken over. Yelling “clean up, aisle Gobland!” as you do so is entirely optional.
Twice the Goblins, Twice the Chaos: Goblins come in twos, everyone knows that, and this game is no different. In split-screen multiplayer, play alongside your Goblin brethren and enjoy co-op and PvP gameplay.
If It’s Shiny, It’s Mine-y!: Go on the world’s most unserious scavenger hunt — and explore and experiment around Gobland to locate juicy collectibles. Combine skillful parkour with your cunning Goblin noggin to uncover every piece of loot.
Don Your Goblin Garb: Make the other Goblins (literally) green with envy by dressing up real fancy! Collect silly hats and other items of clothing and deck your Goblin out however you‘d like.
Watch Out For Goblins! is coming to Windows PC via Steam Early Access in 2025. To play the demo for yourself, click here. To stay up to date with Watch Out For Goblins!, subscribe on YouTube.
Embark on an exciting adventure with PAW PatrolTM, DORA, Bubble Guppies and many more beloved children’s characters in “Nick Jr. Party Adventure”, out today on PC & consoles
Join characters from iconic Nick Jr. preschool shows PAW PatrolTM, DORA, Blue’s Clues & You!, Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Santiago of the Seas
Experience a vibrant, puzzle-solving adventure while exploring 72 levels across six show-themed worlds
Dress-up a customisable avatar to bounce, boost and teleport through interactive challenges
Watch out for playful trouble-making Nick Jr. characters, including Swiper, Crusher and Bonnie Bones, as players discover unique collectibles to bring the Friendship Fiesta celebration to life
Outright Games, a leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, officially launches “Nick Jr. Party Adventure.”The interactive puzzle-solving game, featuring some of the world’s most iconic children’s characters, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
Join fan-favourite Nick Jr. characters Dora, Blue, Molly, Blaze and Santiago on an epic quest to gather party supplies and prepare for the ultimate bash of the year: the Friendship Fiesta! With dazzling customisation options, players can deck out their characters in fabulous outfits and accessories as they journey through vibrant and exciting worlds, such as Dora’s Rainforest, the Monster Dome and Isla Encanto, to solve puzzles and unlock collectables along the way, including Boot’s iconic red boots, Santiago’s swashbuckling pirate hat, an adorable paw print necklace, and many more themed accessories. With solo mode or up to two-player local co-op, friends and families can prepare for the festive party together.
Get ready to explore 72 fun levels across six different themed worlds packed with interactive elements that bounce, boost and teleport, all designed to help players conquer challenges and immerse themselves in the fantastic worlds of their favourite Nick Jr. characters. Encounter mischievous adversaries, like Swiper, Crusher and Bonnie Bones, who add dynamic obstacles like bounceable springys, interactive blocks, sliding waterfalls, road blockers, and whirlpools to up the challenge awaiting young fans.
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, said: “Nick Jr. Party Adventure is an innovative gaming experience aimed at young fans, bringing together cherished children’s characters from six distinct preschool shows onto a unified platform. We are pleased to celebrate the game’s launch in partnership with Paramount Game Studios. This immersive puzzle-led adventure offers experiences that cater to the whole family. With its straightforward gameplay, this experience is accessible and enjoyable for children of all ages.”
Nick Jr. Party Adventure is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC!
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and PAW Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises.
Just Dance VR: Welcome To Dancity Launching On Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S And Meta Quest Pro
Sydney, Australia — October 15, 2024 — Today, Ubisoft announced the release of Just Dance 2025 Edition and Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity, the latest installments of the iconic Just Dance franchise. Just Dance 2025 Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with an exciting new track list spanning a variety of genres and international hits. Each Just Dance 2025 Edition copy includes a 1-month subscription to Just Dance+, giving access to hundreds of songs and more. For the first time, Just Dance franchise will also be expanding its universe to VR, with the release of Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity, an immersive and innovative dance experience, available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest Pro.
Just Dance Edition 2025
Developed by Ubisoft Paris*, Just Dance 2025 Edition offers 40 new songs, ranging from chart-topping hits to pop party anthems, all time classics, viral internet phenomena and collaborations with some of the best known pop culture brands:
Ariana Grande, grammy winner and global pop music icon, will make a sensational entrance to Just Dance 2025 Edition with 5 of her most popular songs such as yes, and? and One Last Time.
Additionally, Just Dance partnered with Galantis – “BANG BANG! (My Neurodivergent Anthem)” and Ubisoft’s Neurodiversity ERG to produce a special map to raise awareness about ADHD.
yes, and?
Ariana Grande
the boy is mine
Ariana Grande
we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Ariana Grande
One Last Time
Ariana Grande
break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored
Ariana Grande
Stop This Fire
NIUS
Control Response
Hyper
Halloween’s Here
The Just Dance Band
Move Your Body
The Sunlight Shakers
Sunlight
The Just Dance Band
Sleigh Ride
Mrs. Claus and the Elves
Basket Case
Green Day
Whenever, Wherever
Shakira
Unstoppable
Sia
Vogue
Madonna**
Party In The U.S.A.
Miley Cyrus
Yeah!
Usher feat. Lil Jon
Poker Face
Lady Gaga
My Heart Will Go On
Céline Dion**
exes
Tate McRae
Paint The Town Red
Doja Cat
Lovin On Me
Jack Harlow
LUNCH
Billie Eilish
Payphone
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
Espresso
Sabrina Carpenter
In Your Eyes (Remix)
The Weeknd feat. Doja Cat
Pink Venom
BLACKPINK
Training Season
Dua Lipa
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
The Tokens
Play Date
Melanie Martinez
Padam Padam
Kylie Minogue
In the Shadows
The Rasmus
Dubidubidu (Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa)
Christell
Sweet Melody
Little Mix
Chattahoochee
Alan Jackson
You Love Who You Love
Zara Larsson
BANG BANG! (My Neurodivergent Anthem)
Galantis
Calabria 2007
Enur feat. Natasja
Something I Can Feel
Mandy Harvey
Mi Gente Lo Siente
Don Elektron & Gotopo
SpongeBob’s Birthday
Groove Century
Up to 6 players can dance together in local multiplayer, with choreography for everyone, from easy to more challenging. Just Dance 2025 Edition also includes modes that will always give you a reason to dance: with Challenge mode, players can be competitive and challenge their friends, while Workout mode offers a great way to start a fitness routine.
Just Dance is bringing a new way to expand and personalize player’s song library with Music Packs, themed collections of six songs each. All songs included in Music Packs can be played online or are downloadable and accessible offline. Thanks to Just Dance’s global platform, all the songs will be in one place, whether purchased through a Music Pack or an annual edition of the game. Music Packs are available for purchase exclusively in the new Shop section on the current Just Dance platform, and are available to players who already own a Just Dance 2023 Edition, Just Dance 2024 Edition, or any future annual edition. The first 3 Music Packs are available exclusively in the new Shop section of the game, where it is also possible to purchase annual editions of the game or subscribe to Just Dance+.
Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
Developed by partner studio and VR expert Soul Assembly, Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity immerses dancers to a 360° universe with an added 3D dimension and two-handed scoring, thanks to Virtual Reality technology.
The music surrounds and immerses players in a way never seen before, allowing them to dance to their favorite songs in visually spectacular Danceverses. Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity also offers a social hub called Dancity, where up to 18 players can roam freely, meet, and shine in their customizable avatars. In the Apartment, up to 6 players can dance, play basketball, and interact with fun items such as glow sticks and foam hands, while emote stickers and voice chat enhance social interactions.
Ubisoft partnered with Ready Player Me to include their avatars in Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity. The avatars offer diverse, extensive, and inclusive customization options, enabling to choose body shape, facial expression, skin color, hair and outfits. While progressing in the game, players can challenge themselves and earn rewards, including in-game emote stickers, toys, aliases, and full outfits to personalize their experience.
Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity features 25 songs and universes including:
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – Fergie Ft. Q-Tip, GoonRock
After Party – Banx & Ranx Ft. Zach Zoya
Bad Liar – Selena Gomez
Beauty and a Beat – Justin Bieber Ft. Nicki Minaj
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
Centuries – Fall Out Boy
Dark Horse – Katy Perry
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
How You Like That – BLACKPINK
I Will survive – Gloria Gaynor
Jai ho! (you are my destiny) – A R Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls Ft. Nicole Scherzinger
Lights – Ellie Goulding
Love Me Again – John Newman
Starships – Nicki Minaj
Stop This Fire – NIUS
Taki Taki – DJ Snake Ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B
thank u, next – Ariana Grande
Therefore I Am – Billie Eilish
Tusa – Karol G and Nicki Minaj
Volar – Lele Pons Ft. Susan Diaz and Victor Cardenas
Wake Me Up – Avicii
WANNABE – ITZY
Just Dance 2025 Edition, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for AU$69.95. Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity, is available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest Pro at US$29,99.
For the latest information on Just Dance 2025 Edition or Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity, please visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use hashtag #JustDance.
*Associate Ubisoft studios include Mumbai, Pune and Shanghai.
**For the first time ever in a Just Dance Edition
About Just Dance 2025 Edition
Developed by Ubisoft Paris*, the next installment of the beloved Music Video Game Franchise is back. Review your best dancing moves, challenge your friends and family and get ready to let loose! With 40 hot new songs, from pop hits to family favorites, on your dance-on-demand platform, whether you want to take the party to a whole new level, create special family moments, or exercise while having fun, Just Dance 2025 Edition has something for everyone!
*Associate Ubisoft studios include Pune, Shanghai and Mumbai.
About Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
Developed by Ubisoft Paris*, Just Dance is the #1 music video game franchise of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold since 2009 and more than 140 million players worldwide. With Just Dance VR, dance reaches a new level within an immersive world thanks to Virtual Reality. Dance in 360° iconic universes, roam freely, meet other players & shine in your customizable avatar. *In collaboration with Soul Assembly (external studio).
About Soul Assembly
Soul Assembly Ltd is a leading XR game developer and publisher located in Leamington Spa, UK. Founded in 2020, the 70+ strong company has quickly established itself as a creator of gaming experiences that resonate deeply with players. With an established portfolio of hit titles including Warhammer 40,000: Battle Sister, Freeblade and the Drop Dead series, Soul Assembly is dedicated to developing games that are not only technologically advanced but also emotionally engaging with a focus on the future of XR.
About Ready Player Me
Ready Player Me uses digital avatars to break down walls between creators of virtual experiences and the people who most want to enjoy them. The company offers an embeddable Avatar Creator that developers can integrate effortlessly into their apps and games to save time, boost engagement, and unlock new revenue streams. The company connects over 20,000 developers in its network (including VRChat, Spatial, and HiberWorld) with millions of end-users who can personalize their avatars to express themselves across compatible applications.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
São Paulo – October 14th, 2024 – QUByte Interactive is proud to announce its partnership with independent game development studio Spaceboy for their upcoming 3D puzzle-platformer Hannah.
Hannah is an emotionally driven 3D puzzle-platformer that follows the journey of its protagonist as she dives into her past to confront her fears and unravel the mysteries of her childhood. Set in a surreal retro world filled with memories and nightmares, players can climb ropes, swing, slide, solve puzzles, assemble gadgets and vehicles, and even use enemies to go unnoticed.
Currently, Hannah has a demo available on Steam, allowing you to sample a bit of the experience that the dark world has to offer.
Spaceboy’s dedication to mood and narrative is a wonderful fit with QUByte’s goal of making original games accessible to a larger audience. This goal is further strengthened by amazing art direction, excellent 3D models, and high-resolution textures made possible by the Unreal Engine.
Hannah will be available first on Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with later release planned for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and 5.
QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.
About Spaceboy
SpaceBoy is a creative studio formed by multidisciplinary artists focused on creating mesmerizing audiovisual content; hand in hand with the development of stories, processes and personalized techniques.
Electrifying action and a rich story combine in a new adventure set within Disney’s iconic TRON universe
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 14, 2024) – Big Fan Games, a subsidiary of Devolver Digital, together with developer Bithell Games in collaboration with Disney Games, today announced Disney TRON: Catalyst, a thrilling, story-driven isometric action game set in the world of Disney’s TRON. Continuing the story of the Arq Grid, first introduced in TRON: Identity by Bithell Games, TRON: Catalyst will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
In Disney TRON: Catalyst, players are introduced to Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program with an incredible ability to initiate time loops. With this newfound power, Exo takes on the overlords of a crumbling Grid all while evading Conn, a malevolent agent of CORE. Exo must gain control over her mysterious abilities and uncover the unexplained ‘Glitch’ that threatens the Grid.
As Exo, players will battle on-foot and on Light Cycle to complete missions and gain crucial insights that will help them on their quest. While learning from her mistakes, Exo will also need to navigate warring factions to unlock new paths and uncover the secrets of the Arq Grid.
Disney TRON: Catalyst launches on PC and consoles in 2025 and will also feature beautiful new hand-drawn art and original music, from the TRON universe. Wishlist today.
Following the success of Creative Director Mike Bithell’s Thomas Was Alone, indie studio Bithell Games was founded in 2013. Since then, we have collected a small team of creatives and our little game about rectangles has evolved into a substantial catalog, including stealth action, visual novels, and cyberpunk card games, a portfolio which has grown to include collaborations with iconic franchises in our original titles, such as John Wick Hex. We’ve shipped a total of ten games in addition to our radio drama miniseries North Star Rising. We’ve also published two books – the GameDev Business Handbook and GameDev Budgeting Handbook – and are proud to support other independent developers’ work, most recently the BAFTA-nominated Fights in Tight Spaces and Ancient Enemy.
We work as a remote team that pursues projects that keep us interested and enthusiastic as developers. Our jobs are approached with strong communication and a strict no-crunch policy; our team is encouraged to keep healthy work-life boundaries so that they can keep creating fantastic games without sacrificing their wellbeing.
About Big Fan Games
Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love. Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways.
New York, NY (October 14, 2024) – Ready your spellbooks, sharpen your battle axes, and prepare to delve into some dungeons as today, indie studio Burgee Media is thrilled to launch the demo for single-player MMO-like Erenshor. Inspired by classic MMORPGs but designed as a single-player experience, Erenshor appeals to busy gamers who want to quickly dive in, make progress, and enjoy a few minutes of offline play, whether they’re on the go or taking a short break.
Watch the Erenshor Shivering Step demo launch trailer here:
Just in time for Halloween and October’s Steam Next Fest, the new Erenshor demo showcases a brand new region: Shivering Step. A suitably spooky and eerie new area, Shivering Step beckons players further into the Island of Stowaway’s Step to uncover the mysteries behind its dark atmosphere (maybe even coming across a friendly skeleton or two.) The updated demo offers a swath of new content, including six new bosses, over 25 new equitable items to discover, and much more for up to 12 hours of fresh gameplay.
Harkening to beloved legacy MMOs of the ’90s and early 2000s, like EverQuest and RuneScape, Erenshor recreates the experience of a typical MMORPG. However, instead of real players, would-be adventurers are surrounded by hundreds of “Simulated Players” who act as stand-ins for human gamers. Team up with these SimPlayers for raids, trading, and much more. As a single-player game, there are no time commitments—players can jump in and out whenever they like. The world continues to evolve in ‘real-time’ while real-life calls, but progress won’t be made until players hop back into the fray.
SimPlayers will level up alongside players, whether they’re on or offline. They’ll discover new items both independently and with player assistance, request loot drops, trade gear, join and leave guilds, and even invite players to raids as they become more familiar with them. They should tread carefully, however. Like modern RPG companions, the SimPlayers will remember players and their interactions—for better or worse.
Erenshor is designed entirely as a single-player experience. Every puzzle, piece of content, and gameplay element is handcrafted and balanced for solo play, making it the only “MMO-like” game truly intended for solo enjoyment.
Erenshor Key Features:
MMORPG Gameplay Without the Commitment: In Erenshor, players can revisit the feeling of MMORPG gameplay at their own pace and on their own time. Have to leave a raid early? Have to ditch your group for family time? Do it! Nobody will hold it against them, and they can pick up where they left off next time.
Alone, but Never Lonely: Erenshor boasts a population of “SimPlayers” who will adventure right alongside you. They’ll join your groups, insult your fashion, invite you to raids, and, most importantly—they’ll progress on their own.
A World Divided: Eresnhor’s world is divided into separate ‘zones.’ Areas are unique to themselves and can be traversed at will—whether you’re equipped or not. Explore cities, dungeons, tombs, forests, beaches, forts, meadows, caves, and mountain ranges–a huge world to explore with secrets in every corner.
Hundreds of Quests and NPCs to Discover: Though the adventure is a single-player experience, that doesn’t mean the world of Erenshor is a ghost town. Players will meet and interact with hundreds of in-world NPCs, many with quests to give or gossip to share.
The new Erenshor demo launches today on PC via Steam.
About Burgee Media
Burgee Media is run by solo developer Brian “Burgee” out of Upstate NY, where his passion for video games drives the creative vision for each project. Brian has been making indie games for over seven years. He is currently working on Erenshor, a “Single Player MMORPG” that is fully offline but populated by our signature ‘SimPlayers’ – virtual characters who level up, attain gear, and group with you. Play an MMORPG on your own schedule, and never worry about falling behind!
Vancouver, Canada, October 14th, 2024 – Publisher Over the Moon (The Fall, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia) and developer Treetop are proud to reveal that their upcoming 4-player comedy horror game Terrorbytes is coming to Steam Early Access on October 22nd. Inspired by Tron and Stranger Things, Terrorbytes follows four rebellious young friends as they’re sucked into a haunted arcade cabinet and forced to gather pellets for the horrifically mangled retro arcade hero “Ms Croak-Man”.
A terrible and sadistic virus has twisted and turned everything upside down, including the players: In a cruel mockery, players are forced to take the role of the ghosts (the game’s old villains) and run from Ms Croak-Man. Can you survive long enough to uncover the mysterious evil that has trapped you, and escape?
Cooperation in Terrorbytes is a key feature: All players collect pellets for energy, which go into a shared pool, and everything has a cost; even sprinting costs energy, so players will have to manage energy carefully if they want to meet the game’s collection targets, or purchase upgrades and special items. Items range from a humble flashlight, to a satisfying power washer, to map-room upgrades that allow players to spawn helpful arrows, decoys, or broadcast their voice to other players. You’ll need all the help you can get to survive this arcade realm full of skin-walkers, invisible stalkers, pocket-dimension horrors, and more.
This Early Access version of Terrorbytes will launch with five levels, four different playable characters, five tools, and five safe room upgrades. New maps, playable characters, enemies, and more will be added in the months to come.
You needn’t wait that long to try Terrorbytes for yourself though, as a playable demo is available today through October 22nd as Part of Steam Next Fest. This introduces the first two maps, offering a taste of the hilarious horrors to come in the full game.
“We’re excited to not only let people play the Terrobytes demo today, but to continue their journey into the Early Access release as soon as Next Fest ends on October 22nd,” said John Warner, Founder and Studio Lead at Over the Moon. “The Early Access version offers significantly more maps, tools, upgrades and enemies than the current demo, and that’s just the beginning! We’ll be updating throughout Early Access, as we listen to player feedback and add more content.”
About Over the Moon
Over The Moon is the award-winning developer of The Fall, The Fall Part 2: Unbound, and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia. Its design philosophy is relatively simple. It believes that when a project’s goals are clearly articulated and our various disciplines are aligned under those goals, the resulting products become more than the sum of their parts. It values creativity, humility and kindness.
About Treetop
Treetop is a development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. It consists of John Warner, Trevor Da Silva, and Gregory Brown. Together, the three of them worked on The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, a recent release by John’s other company, Over The Moon Games. John is a 20 year industry veteran who has worked in the AAA, Mobile, and indie sectors. Trevor Da Silva has had a similarly varied 12 year career. Greg is a rare artistic talent whose career is just getting started!
Unravel mysteries and questions beyond ordinary understanding in the game’s first episode
TOKYO, JAPAN – October 14th 2024 – Shueisha Games, one of the leading independent video game publishers, is excited to announce that their single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure Urban Myth Dissolution Center is showcasing a new extended demo as part of the Steam Next Fest, running from October 14th to 31st JST. Set for release in February 2025 on PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 globally, Urban Myth Dissolution Center throws the player into the world of the paranormal and beyond.
“We are so excited to announce that Urban Myth Dissolution Center will be a part of the Steam Next Festival,” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global PR Manager at Shueisha Games. “Urban Myth Dissolution Center is all about questioning the world around you, discussing the realities of what you see and deciding what is true or not. Whether you’re a fan of immersive mystery and narrative-driven adventures or not, we know there’s something for you in the game!”
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps run the day-to-day operation of the titular Dissolution Center. She’s no ordinary rookie, though, possessing the ability to see the memories of places through her glasses. Utilizing her unique gifts and abilities, Azami must navigate cursed relics, dimensional anomalies, and otherworldly creatures in search of answers, delving into the paranormal activity surrounding each case.
In the Urban Myth Dissolution Center Steam Next Fest demo, experience the first episode of the game for around 1.5hrs of gameplay. Play as Azami Fukurai as she becomes introduced to the enigmatic agency and her colleagues: the unenthusiastic but capable colleague Jasmine; and the wheelchair-bound director and psychic Ayumu Meguriya. Can Azami trust who she’s suddenly working with? Can you solve the mysteries surrounding Azami’s first case?
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is set to launch in February 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with support for multiple languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi.
About Hakababunko
Hakababunko is a talented group of Japanese game creators known for their expertise in crafting mystery and adventure games. They stand out for their distinctive use of pixel art as a unique artistic expression. Their flagship series, MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files, earned the prestigious Shueisha Game Creators CAMP Award at the 2021 Google Play Indie Games Festival. This recognition led to their collaboration with Shueisha Games on the development of Urban Myth Dissolution Center.
