Visual Director Viktor Antonov and Creative Director Fuad Kuliev discuss building an apocalyptic Western Soulslike inspired by a nineteenth-century Americana

Cyprus – July 31, 2026 – Developer Eschatology Entertainment and publisher 4Divinity have released a 2025 interview with Creative Director Fuad Kuliev and the late Visual Director Viktor Antonov (Half Life 2, Dishonored), offering a look at the creative vision and inspirations behind Eschatology Entertainment’s debut title, Guns of Eschaton. 

Watch the interview below: 

In the interview, Kuliev and Antonov discuss how the game’s unique setting was conceptualized through a mix of historical research and creative experimentation. The conversation reveals how the two creators translated philosophical concepts and real-world inspirations into practical narrative and game design decisions, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind building a rich, coherent game world. 

“Let’s call it, alternate history. What’s happening is, ‘Billy the Kid has a High Noon duel with Lucifer.’ That is the very defining thing that we’re trying to create” explained Fuad Kuliev. 

“We draw inspiration from every detail: architecture, history, technology, weaponry, and then we add the weirdness,” shared the late Viktor Antonov. 

About Guns of Eschaton

The world’s first soulslike FPS pulls you into an apocalyptic Western by the legendary Viktor Antonov: a land of dust, blood, and horror. Study your enemies, count your bullets, forge your own style with gunpowder and prayers. Solo or in co-op—go West, gunslinger, go West and die with the country!

‘Guild Wars 3 Main Theme’ Now Available to Stream on Most Major Music Platforms

BELLEVUE, WA – July 30, 2026 – Today ArenaNet® released a new behind-the-scenes video showcasing the creation of the Guild Wars 3® original score. BAFTA Games Awards nominee Kazuma Jinnouchi, known for his work on franchises like Halo, Star Wars, Metal Gear, and Ghost in the Shell, takes the helm as the game’s lead composer. He will be joined by contributing composers Asuka Ito, whose credits include compositions for Nintendo franchises like Rhythm Heaven and Pilotwings, and longtime Guild Wars 2 composer Maclaine Diemer. 

Watch the featurette below. Additional details can be found in the official blog post. 

Today also marks the release of the title track ‘Guild Wars 3 Main Theme’ featured in the video. Available to stream today on most major music platforms, it is also purchasable on iTunes and Bandcamp. Click here for a list of all available locations and services. 

Joining Kazuma in discussing the music are Guild Wars 3 audio lead Chase Thompson and music lead Nadia Wheaton, who delve into the inspirations and creative philosophy behind the game’s title theme and score, giving a peek behind the curtain at the orchestra recording sessions with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra earlier this year.   

For more information about Guild Wars 3, please visit the official website: http://www.guildwars3.com

About Guild Wars 3
Guild Wars 3 is the upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game set over 1,000 years before the original title. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and releasing on Windows PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, it aims to deliver a fresh, innovative vision that meaningfully moves the MMORPG genre forward into the modern era while continuing the franchise’s tradition of providing a space for player expression and welcoming community. 

About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the upcoming Guild Wars 3, the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2, and best-selling Guild Wars online role-playing games. The studio’s mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000 and it has attracted over 25 million players worldwide, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars 2 one of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time.

After a year in Steam Early Access and an overwhelmingly positive reception (97% positive) from players, the action/RPG roguelite Sephiria is out now in 1.0 on Steam! From TEAM HORAY, the studio behind Dungreed, Sephiria now has its sixth and final chapter, alongside more weapons, items and talents to combine and (hopefully) use to save Bunnyville from its gloomy fate.

Sephiria is a white-knuckle action roguelite where cute animals with big weapons take down the forces of evil. Descend a cursed tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to save Bunnyville from certain doom. Play solo or up to 4 player co-op.

Sephiria is a white-knuckle action roguelite where cute animals with big weapons take down the forces of evil. Descend a cursed tower, collect  

About the game:

On the Day of Destiny, a terrible omen strikes Bunnyville. The bunny villagers will be slaughtered by a horde of demons… unless you can stop them.  

Sephiria is a fate-defying action roguelite following a brave bunny on a quest to save their town from doom. Master and upgrade different weapons, unlock new Talents each run, strategically arrange your inventory, and fight through hordes of enemies to uncover the threat waiting at the journey’s end.

Features:

• Strategic inventory system: Collect and arrange Artifacts and empower them with the different Tablets. Manage your inventory to suit your abilities!
• Custom combat: Master 6 distinct weapons, each with over 50 unique upgrades to unlock!
• Ever-changing threats: Face more than 60 distinct and dangerous enemies, and over 10 unique bosses. Across a journey spanning 6 chapters, the challenges ahead grow ever greater.
• Join forces with friends in online co-op for up to 4 players, and explore the tower together. Trade items, revive fallen companions, and claim victory as a team!

About TEAM HORAY

TEAM HORAY is an independent game studio based in Yongin, South Korea. After their debut title Dungreed in 2018, the studio launched their action roguelite Sephiria in Early Access in April 2025, with a 1.0 launch on 31st July 2026.

Sydney, Australia – July 31, 2026: The Colony awaits. Gothic Classic is now available physically for PlayStation®5 on Amazon Australia, and digitally for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. 

In Gothic Classic, players step into the role of the Nameless Hero and must find their place in the dangerous prison colony of Khorinis. Featuring over 50 hours of gameplay, the game offers a rich RPG experience with a unique character progression system, a wide range of melee weapons, ranged combat, and powerful magic.

Players can join one of three rival camps, each with its own goals and perspective on the story, while exploring a living world where NPCs follow their daily routines and react to the events around them

Get the game on PlayStation®5 here: https://www.amazon.com.au/THQ-Nordic-Gothic-Classic-Playstation/dp/B0GX2MNHQN?th=1

The return to Myrtana has only just begun! Following the launch of Gothic Classic, Gothic II Complete Classic will arrive on September 29, 2026, with Gothic III Classic following on November 24, 2026, completing the legendary trilogy. Players can secure physical editions of Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic for PlayStation®5 from Amazon Australia. 

About Gothic Classic

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians to create a magical barrier. But something goes wrong. The magic gets out of control and a mutiny turns the mines into a wild territory now controlled by the most violent prisoners. The King is forced to negotiate with the new owners, while the tension between the different factions of the mines increases. What no one expects is that the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change absolutely everything.

• A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay
• A large variety of weapons and spells for your character
• A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world
• A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive
• Make a choice between 3 different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story

About THQ Nordic

Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria), and with subsidiaries all around the globe, THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, Wreckfest, Titan Quest, Biomutant, Gothic, ELEX, Kingdoms of Amalur and many more. THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them, and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

The machines are taking over when Call of Duty®: Mobile Season 7 – Terminated launches at 10am, on 6 August AEST. Call of Duty: Mobile joins forces with Terminator 2: Judgment Day, bringing a new themed event and a supersized “It Goes Two” offer featuring the T-800 and T-1000. Season 7 also introduces two new Multiplayer modes, Battle Royale: Lockdown, the Cronen Squall Assault Rifle, the Shock Stick Battle Royale class, a refreshed Nuketown, a brand-new Battle Pass, and more.

In Multiplayer, Operator Skill Overdrive challenges players to collect, upgrade, and fuse Operator Skills to create powerful builds in a free-for-all competition, while Hardpoint: Mayhem assigns each player a specialised role as teams fight for control of a fixed objective. Battle Royale brings the fight to Rebirth Island in Lockdown, an objective-based mode featuring respawns, rotating scoring zones, and High Value Zones that award double the score. Season 7 also refreshes Nuketown with upgraded lighting, materials, and exterior details based on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 version of the classic map.

A Terminator 2: Judgment Day-themed event tasks players with earning Cyberdyne Tech to unlock more than 15 Epic rewards, culminating in the Blackjack – Endoskeleton Operator Skin. The Terminated Battle Pass leads with the new Cronen Squall Assault Rifle and Overload Battle Royale class, while Premium Pass holders can unlock cybernetic and resistance-themed Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints. Players can also compete across the season’s limited-time modes in the Arcade Event and earn Time Limited COD Points through COD Points Rush.

In the Store, the supersized “It Goes Two” offer features Operator Skins based on the T-800 and T-1000. Unlocking both upgrades the Operators from Epic to Legendary quality and grants the ability to swap between their two forms in-match and in the lobby. The offer also includes the Model T-800’s pump-action Shotgun, HS0405 – Final Judgement, and the Model T-1000’s lethal armament, BP50 – Mimetic Execution, Legendary Weapon Blueprints. Rounding out the season, the Undead Legion Series Armory introduces four Weapon Blueprints inspired by ancient weapons, alongside a new Cronen Squall Lucky Draw, Summer Sale offers, and returning Battle Pass Vaults.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 – Terminated launches at 10am, on 6 August AEST.

For full details on Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 – Terminated, be sure to check out the Call of Duty Blog here. 

The Formless Journey Continues with a New Physical Edition

Sydney, Australia – 31 July, 2026 – Microids is pleased to announce the upcoming retail version of GRIME II, developed by Clover Bite and published by Kwalee for PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026. The GRIME II Definitive Edition will be available exclusively through JB Hi-Fi in Australia. In this surreal Metroidvania, players can venture into a new and mysterious land in the GRIME universe, where danger and wonder await around every corner.

Pre-order it here: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/playstation-5-grime-ii-definitive-edition

With the Definitive Edition, Microids offers players and collectors a unique opportunity to discover the mysterious world of GRIME II in a retail edition available for PlayStation 5, including:

• GRIME II base game
• Reversible inlay
• 4 boss cards
• Poster

About GRIME II

Become a stealer of forms in GRIME II, the sequel to 2021’s acclaimed action-adventure metroidvania. You are a Formless – an art mimic, absorbing creatures and summoning molds in their shape.

Venture into a new and mysterious land in the GRIME universe, where danger and wonder await around every corner. Use your surroundings in tandem with your summoned molds to overcome deadly enemies and epic bosses, all the while exploring a deep world full of diverse cultures and characters.

Create your own playstyle by choosing from a variety of abilities, weapons, and mold summons. Learn the makings of your enemies as you summon their form to both aid you in combat, as well as in exploring the various secrets paths of the world.

Grime II key features:

• Molds – Absorb defeated enemies, shaping them into molds which can then be used for special attacks. Use molds to throw enemies, fire projectiles, stun, and even turn into summons.
• Environmental Combat – Wherever you go, the environment provides ample opportunities to damage enemies nearby or from a distance. Be wary, for they can do the same to you!
• Parry and Grasp – Send hand-tendrils to either parry enemy attacks or grasp and absorb them, drawing you closer to learning their shape.
• A Lived-in World – Discover incredible locations made of painted nails and giant vases, each with its own unique civilisation, culture, and deep characters to converse with.
  Customise your playstyle with over 30 weapons, 60 armours and 12 abilities.

GRIME II Definitive Edition will be available in Australia on September 15, 2026 for PlayStation 5

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985 that has established itself as a key player in the international industry. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on new adventures alongside iconic characters.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II and Modulus: Factory Automation alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Steam to Electric, Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS and more.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

About Clover Bite
Founded in 2014, Clover Bite is the internal studio of Tiltan School of Design and Visual Communication. Harnessing industry expertise and exceptional graduates and students, it employs 7 teams working on projects spanning PC, mobile, consoles and VR, including the veteran Team Malignant, whose debut game GRIME released to critical acclaim in 2021.

Explore 07th Expansion’s fictional post-war Japan that reeks of alcohol and gunpowder in HD and three languages!

TOKYO – July 30th, 2026 – MangaGamer has released the second season of Rose Guns Days, the hit visual novel from lauded indie studio, 07th Expansion, on the MangaGamer store and Steam. Customers can save 10% when they purchase the title during launch.

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Steam Page
Promotional Website

Set in the aftermath of an alternate history World War II where an unprecedented natural disaster forces Japan to accept an unconditional surrender to the Sino-American allies. The country is split up and occupied by the two forces radically transforming it and its people in a matter of years, and making the Japanese strangers in their own home. Nevertheless, they united and did whatever it took to survive…

Later on, in 21st century Japan, aspiring reporter Julie Hayashibara is given an opportunity to interview the mysterious and powerful Jeanne Amakawa to learn the truth of what post-war Japan really was like.

Key Features:

• Multi-language Support: Enjoy Rose Guns Days in English, Chinese, or the original Japanese with the flick of an option in the settings menu.
• Combat Mini-games: Immerse yourself in the action with Rose Guns Days’ novel combat mini-game! Defend yourself from attacks and fight back with your own too. Aim for a high score or set the fight scenes to auto-mode and forget all about them!
• Immersive Music: With contributions from When They Cry regulars like Luck Ganriki, dai, M.Zakky and more the soundtrack is sure to draw you even deeper into the story.

For more information on Rose Guns Days, and other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join the discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Bluesky, Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM
MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their homes.

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software released the Version 1.9 update for Borderlands 4, including Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions.

Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions

Bounty Pack 4 includes the narrative expansion Murders and Acquisitions, in which players will venture through a polluted desert canyon known as the Toxic Scowl to assist Levaine, leader of the Electi, in settling a score between feuding Ripper factions. This all-new repeatable mission features a new boss, three new mini-bosses, and new exclusive loot including one new Pearlescent weapon and six new pieces of Legendary gear.

Available alongside the narrative content, Vault Card 4 allows players to earn desert-chic rewards, including 24 cosmetic items and four pieces of rerollable gear, through gameplay. 

Bounty Pack 4 is available in two parts for individual purchase: the core narrative expansion, Murders and Acquisitions, and Vault Card 4. More information on rewards can be found in the blog here.

Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort, All-New Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, and Bounty Pack 5

Launching 10 September alongside the Version 1.10 update, Story Pack 2 centres on the return of the legendary beastmaster and playable Vault Hunter from Borderlands 3. Players received a first glimpse at this all-new narrative campaign following FL4K making their triumphant return in the official Story Pack 2 Teaser Trailer.

10 September also marks the launch of an all-new playable Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker. Loveless is an ex-Anshin hacker turned assassin equipped with high-end cybernetics and a self-created digital virus that can digistruct into a physical extension of her will. Players received a first look at Loveless in her official Vault Hunter Teaser. 

Also coming 10 September is Bounty Pack 5, featuring new narrative mission content and Vault Card 5. More details regarding this upcoming Bounty Pack will be shared closer to launch. 

Players who own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition are automatically granted access to all of the content from the Bounty Pack Bundle (Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Vault Hunter Pack (Story Packs 1 and 2), while Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition grants the Bounty Pack Bundle. Bounty Packs and Story Packs are also available for individual purchase.

For the latest information on Borderlands 4, visit www.borderlands.2k.com.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero is receiving a wealth of new content today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Packed with new content, the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLCintroduces a new mode, characters, episode battles and maps.

The new mode “Limit Breaker Journey” will let players pick their favourite character and strengthen them over time by battling increasingly powerful opponents. As they progress, players can enhance their fighter’s stats and customise their growth to match their preferred playstyle, creating a unique combat experience with every run.

33 new characters and 4 stages are also included, from across the DRAGON BALL universe including:

• From DRAGON BALL, characters such as Mercenary Tao, Grandpa Gohan, General Blue, Ma Junior, Chi-Chi, Demon King Picolo or Goku (World Tournament) are available
• From DRAGON BALL Z, players can now play with Mighty Mask, Supreme Kai, or Uub (Kid), Zangya, Bardock (Super Saiyan), Chilled among others
• From DRAGON BALL GT, Super 17, Vegeta (GT), Trunks (GT), Nuova Shenron (GT) and Hell Fighter 17 get added to the roster
• From DRAGON BALL SUPER, Champa, Jaco, Cheelai and others join the roster

Alongside the new content, a free update brings a range of gameplay improvements, including two brand-new mechanics and three additional stage variants.

“Sparking Boost” allows players in Sparking mode to consume a large amount of Skill Stock in exchange for a considerable attack boost. However, once the effect ends, their character’s stats will be temporarily reduced. “Chain Blast” introduces a new combo mechanic. After launching an opponent, players can switch to a reserve ally and continue the assault with a Blast attack, leading to devastating follow-up damage and deeper team-based strategies.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/bwqv3mHGvlM

Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLCfor DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

On August 11, Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator debuts on PC, a game that blends a dark and bloody adventure with a hot dog shop simulator. The title stands out with its open world, horror elements, grotesque humor, and retro PS1-style graphics. Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator is also set to come to PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S later.

The game is the work of independent studio Panic Panda from Turkey, with Ultimate Games S.A. as publisher.

Sell Hot Dogs by Day, Gather Ingredients by Night…

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator is a unique open-world adventure-simulation game with horror elements. Players arrive in the foggy town of Grimshore and open their own hot dog shop. Conditions are far from easy, though, and require a real struggle to keep the business running and secure the products it needs.

The main storyline focuses on uncovering the past of the player’s character. Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator also has no shortage of side quests.

Gameplay changes depending on the time of day. During the day, the priority is running the shop, cooking, and serving customers. At night, players need to stock up on ingredients for hot dogs and other products, which in Grimshore can call for morally questionable actions.

Steam Store Page – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3994680/Meat_Grinder_Hotdog_Simulator/

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator also invites players to explore the town and uncover intriguing threads and mysterious areas. The game stands out with its retro-style graphics that hark back to the first PlayStation era.

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator – Key Features:

• A dark adventure in the food industry
• A hot dog shop simulator
• Meat runs and city exploration
• Side quests and hidden spots
• Retro PS1-style graphics

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator launches on PC (Steam) on August 11, 2026. The title is also set to appear on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S at a later date.