Try the freshly updated Steam Next Fest demo and discover a unique arcade puzzle experience built around precision, timing, and constant rotation 

Bologna, Italy – June 17, 2026. Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is thrilled to announce that Spinning Scarecrow is participating in Steam Next Fest with a freshly updated demo, giving players a new opportunity to experience its unique blend of precision puzzle-solving, fast-paced arcade action, and darkly surreal world design.

Available throughout Steam Next Fest, the newly updated demo gives players their most complete look yet at Spinning Scarecrow‘s unique blend of arcade action and puzzle-solving. Alongside the game’s core rotating movement mechanics, the demo introduces new power-ups that transform the way players approach each challenge, more grotesque enemies determined to stop your progress, and an expanded selection of deadly obstacles designed to test even the quickest reflexes.

As players spin their way through increasingly hazardous levels, they’ll need to adapt on the fly, master new mechanics, and survive a world that becomes more unpredictable with every stage. The updated demo offers a deeper glimpse into the escalating chaos and creative challenges awaiting in the full game.

Players can also tune in to a special Steam Developer Broadcast, where the team will showcase live gameplay from the updated demo, discuss the design behind its unusual mechanics, and reveal how new enemies, hazards, and power-ups are helping shape the game’s development.

Inspired by classic arcade design but reimagined with a darker twist, Spinning Scarecrow challenges players to navigate deadly obstacle courses while constantly rotating. Every movement demands precision, every mistake carries consequences, and every completed stage feels hard-earned.

Set within a grotesque, hand-drawn world filled with traps, hazards, and bizarre surprises, players must adapt to ever-changing mechanics, including rotation-reversing springs, game-changing power-ups, and unsettling carnival-inspired minigames. Easy to understand but difficult to master, success depends on timing, concentration, and the determination to try again after every failure.

Key Features

• Constantly rotating arcade puzzle gameplay that tests timing and precision
• Deadly traps, hazards, and movement-altering mechanics
• Grotesque minigames that introduce fresh challenges and rewards
• Power-ups that transform the way each level is approached
• Distinctive hand-drawn dark comic art style
• Highly replayable gameplay built around mastery and perfect runs

Download the freshly updated Steam Next Fest demo today, join the live developer gameplay broadcast, and see if you have what it takes to survive its increasingly twisted challenges. Don’t forget to wishlist Spinning Scarecrow on Steam and follow development as the team prepares for launch.

Embrace a heartfelt toy for those who never forgot how to be a child in fully playable demo available now.

[June 17, 2026] – The cozy diorama puzzle game Woodo is set to participate in Steam Next Fest from June 15th – 22nd. The demo is live now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 version of the demo will be available later this month. Step into a charming world of handcrafted wooden dioramas and assemble each scene piece by piece. At the start of every diorama, the world is frozen in time. As you place pieces in their correct positions, characters and objects gradually come to life and the story unfolds.

In Woodo, you’ll follow the adventures of Foxy and Ben the Frog. Their story is told through interconnected dioramas that can be filled in at your own pace with the game providing assistance when you need it. Place the blocks in their correct spots and capture those unique moments from their shared journey!

Key Features:

• Tactile Satisfaction: Feel like you’re assembling a real toy, with each piece clicking into place with a satisfying, tactile sensation, as if it’s right in your hands. 
• A Warm Companion: With a friendly narrator’s voice, immerse yourself in a world when time was plentiful and much of it was spent outdoors, when the simplest things surprised and when every day promised great adventure. 
• Feed Your Inner Child: The game features funny and charming characters that create an atmosphere of carefree joy and humor, reminding you that happiness is what your inner child needs.

Every puzzle is part of your story to tell! Join the Discord to relive the memories of childhood with others. Woodo is coming later this summer to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The Woodo demo features English voiceover and subtitles in 19 languages, with the full game set to include multilanguage voiceover as well. Learn more about Woodo by visiting the official website, wishlist the game on Steam today, and check out the demo during Steam Next Fest to be among the first to experience this relaxing puzzle-tale. 

About the developers

​Yullia ‘Julia’ Prohorova and Timur Bogotov are an indie game development team passionate about creating heartfelt gaming experiences. Previously, they worked on Clumsy Rush, released on Switch in 2019. Woodo represents their vision of a game full of warmth and creativity, developed in collaboration with Daedalic Entertainment to bring this vision to life.

Connect with Woodo on social media and follow the game’s development journey. Engage with fellow fans and share your own stories of nostalgia and creativity.

About Daedalic Entertainment

​Celebrating its 20th publishing year, Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher with nearly two decades of experience supporting indie developers across all major gaming platforms. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, The Occultist, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Bloodgrounds, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.

Please look out for upcoming games like Woodo, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.

A deep investigation system, individual-morale combat, five archetypes, including the new Mystic, and ten companions to recruit

Nicosia, Cyprus (June 17, 2026) | Today, Owlcat Games shared a detailed look inside the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available to all Founder’s Pack owners on PC. The Closed Beta opens the game’s complete first Act — around 20 hours of investigations, combat encounters, and companion recruitment in the Imperial sector of Scintilla — and reveals the systems through which the Acolytes of the Inquisition pursue heresy across the Calixis Sector.

The blog post detailing what players will encounter during the Closed Beta: 
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3710600/view/710026912607504543

At the centre of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy sits a dedicated investigation system. Acolytes gather evidence across multiple locations, interview witnesses, and cross-reference their findings in an in-game journal that flags contradictions as they emerge. Companions can be consulted mid-mission to apply their specialist knowledge to a stalled lead. When the investigation concludes, the player resolves it by either uncovering the literal truth of what occurred or by assigning blame in a manner that better serves the Inquisition’s long-term objectives. Both paths carry consequences.

Ten companions are recruitable across the Closed Beta, each carrying a unique background ability nobody else can replicate. Acolytes can travel, among others, with the Eldar Wayseeker Laarthyr Cairnareth, the Kroot Ra’akhti, an Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priest, an Ogryn warrior, a Pariah whose presence shuts down every psychic power in her zone of influence, and Aspice Chorda of the Chorda Dynasty — a name familiar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader veterans.

Combat has been rebuilt around purpose. Encounters in the Closed Beta carry secondary objectives beyond simply defeating every enemy on the field: hostages to rescue, targets to capture alive for interrogation, warp rifts to seal before they spread. Supporting that approach is a new individual morale system replacing Rogue Trader‘s shared momentum, an immediate zone of influence around every combatant, an interruptible concentration mechanic for major enemy actions, and armor that functions as a separate resource pool. Acolytes who break an enemy squad’s morale completely can end an encounter without a single kill, choosing to execute the survivors or take them in for questioning.

The beta also contains character creation. Players may choose from five Tier-1 archetypes — Warrior, Officer, Operative, Soldier, and the new Mystic archetype for sanctioned psykers — along with four origins, three home worlds, and nine body types. Specialisations replace Rogue Trader‘s broader talent pool, while ability modifications layer long-term depth onto the build. The Sanctioned Psyker origin also stands on its own, leaving room for unconventional acolytes such as a Warrior who manipulates the warp or a Soldier with a sanctioned gift.

The Closed Beta will remain open until the game’s release, and player feedback collected throughout will inform the final build. Founder’s Pack owners can access the Closed Beta through the official website.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S).

About Owlcat Games

Owlcat Games is a developer and publisher with a passion for RPGs and narrative-driven experiences. What began as a small team of games industry veterans with a love for tabletop roleplaying has evolved into a truly international studio. Headquartered in Cyprus with over 450 employees worldwide, Owlcat continues to grow, drawing talent from across the globe, and still finds time to roll dice together every week, in person and online.

Previous titles include the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 550 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Update 42.1 introduces survival-focused RP adjustments, new consecutive placement bonuses, and a revamped Workshop probability structure designed to improve the overall player experience.

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – June 17, 2026 – KRAFTON, Inc. has released Update 42.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, introducing improvements to the Ranked system.
 
Ranked Season 42 will run for three months, longer than usual, as part of preparations for the upcoming Ranked revamp. The update introduces adjustments to the Rank Point (RP) system with a greater emphasis on survival, one of the core elements of Battle Royale gameplay. Final placement now carries greater weight in RP calculations, and additional RP can be earned by achieving high placements in consecutive matches. Secret Rooms have also been added to Ranked and Custom Matches – Esports Mode.
 
Black Market 2026 has also arrived with a revamped reward structure. As outlined in the 2026 Roadmap, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has removed the previous two-step probability structure involving Loot Caches and Prime Parcels. Players can now obtain Progressive weapon skins and other rewards directly from a single Cargo. A new Workshop page, Supply Bay, has also been introduced, bringing the full Cargo experience, from opening Cargo and viewing results to claiming milestone rewards, into one streamlined flow. Returning Progressive weapon skins include Demon’s Touch – ACE32, Rest in Pink – Dragunov, Yule Sleigh – Mini14, and Neon Dream – AUG, along with newly released Chromas.
 
The Blue Zone system has also been updated. In Normal Match, the Blue Zone has been adjusted to create more room for late-game engagements while maintaining the overall match duration. In Ranked, select phase timings have been shortened to improve match pacing, while Safe Zone placement adjustments have been reduced to increase unpredictability. Blue Zone damage now scales based on the amount of time spent inside the Blue Zone, rather than distance from the Safe Zone.
 
Additional updates include the introduction of Interactive Smoke, the new PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) Fantasy League, SLR balance adjustments, and the limited-time Ally Duo mode in Arcade.
 
More details on Update 42.1 can be found on the official PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS website at https://pubg.com/en/news/10179

MONTERREY, Mexico – June 18, 2026 – Funky Can Creative, the Mexico-based independent studio behind the PopSlinger series, is excited to announce TeaKnights, a brand-new Y2K-inspired musical rail shooter currently in development and targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch.

First revealed through Funky Can Creative’s official announcement post, TeaKnights marks a new journey for the studio as it develops its own Sin & Punishment-style musical rail-shooter, built around low-poly 3D graphics, fast arcade movement, and a vivid audiovisual identity.

The announcement quickly drew attention online, with the reveal post receiving more than 4.3K likes within 24 hours. The project was also covered by Japanese games outlet Game*Spark, which highlighted TeaKnights as a low-poly 3D rail shooter inspired by classics such as Sin & Punishment and Star Fox 64.

A New Musical Action Game from the Creators of PopSlinger

With TeaKnights, Funky Can Creative is expanding beyond the soda-and-coffee-fueled 2D action of PopSlinger into a new 3D action direction. The game blends rail-shooter mechanics with the studio’s love for music, stylish presentation, and expressive character-driven worlds.

Rather than being only a 1990s throwback, TeaKnights leans into a broader Y2K-inspired identity: low-poly 3D visuals, early-2000s digital attitude, retro-pop color, arcade speed, and the kind of playful audiovisual energy that shaped a generation of games, anime, and music culture.

Players can expect a musical rail-shooter experience where aiming, dodging, movement, and rhythm-driven style come together in colorful stages filled with personality.

“After PopSlinger, we wanted to begin a new journey while keeping the same expressive spirit that defines what we do,” said Jose Luis Abreu, Director of Funky Can Creative. “TeaKnights is our own take on the musical rail shooter — fast, stylish, low-poly, and full of the Y2K energy that shaped so much of what we love about games and pop culture. Seeing the first reaction from fans and Japanese press has been incredibly encouraging.”

Follow Development on Patreon

Alongside the announcement, Funky Can Creative has launched a new Patreon where fans can follow the development of TeaKnights more closely.

The Patreon will give supporters access to deeper behind-the-scenes updates, development notes, early creative materials, and more intricate looks at the game as production continues. It is designed as a space for fans who want to follow the creative process beyond trailers, screenshots, and public announcements.

PopSlinger Franchise Sale on Nintendo Switch

To celebrate the TeaKnights announcement, Funky Can Creative is also running a special Nintendo Switch sale for the PopSlinger franchise until July 8, 2026:

• PopSlinger — 80% off
• PopSlinger Vol. 2 – Loveless — 60% off
• PopSlinger Bundle — 70% off

Players who want to discover Funky Can Creative’s previous work can jump into the studio’s musical action universe at a deep discount.

Availability

TeaKnights is currently in development and is targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch. Release date, pricing, and additional details will be announced at a later time.

To learn more about TeaKnights, follow Funky Can Creative on X/Twitter at @FunkyCanDev, Instagram at @funkycancreative, and visit the studio’s Patreon for deeper development updates.

About Funky Can Creative

Based out of Mexico, Funky Can Creative is an award-winning studio founded in 2020 as a way to create an outlet for expressive developers during difficult times amidst lack of opportunities. The team’s main goal is to create expressive, memorable and musically-charged titles with influences of both Latin American and Japanese culture. PopSlinger Vol.2 – Loveless is the studio’s second title.

Street Fighter 6 also joins the show floor line-up for an unmissable event

Hamburg – June 17^th, 2026 – Today, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced their participation and full product line-up for Gamescom 2026. Having recently announced Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and the release date of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the publisher confirms the world-first public hands-onof Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen as well as other opportunities coming to the show in Cologne on August 26th.

The Capcom show floor, situated in Hall 9, Booth A070, will feature around 60 playable demo stations across more than 950 square meters. Visitors will have the opportunity to play highly anticipated Capcom titles like Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override as well as Street Fighter 6, which will be accompanied by various eSport activities.

Capcom will also bring otherexciting opportunities for attendees and a number of live streamed programs broadcast across the duration of the show directly from Cologne to the rest of the world. For German-speaking audiences, Capcom will additionally provide daily shows from early to late, produced and presented by Rocket Beans TV.

Fans can join in the fun and watch via the Capcom channels:

Capcom Germany Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capcom_germany
Capcom Germany YouTube: www.youtube.com/capcomgermany

About Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period. In this time of relative peace for Japan, Malice has befallen the ancient city. Twisted into an eerie and unsettling place, Kyoto has been infested by the demonic Genma. In the debut trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a lone samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet engages in fierce, blood-soaked sword fights with these hellish creatures from another world.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on 25^th September 2026. To learn more about the single-player action game, please visit the official Onimusha: Way of the Sword website.

About Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Dragon‘s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen enriches the dynamic fantasy world and expansive adventures of Dragon’s Dogma 2 with unforgettable new tales and thrilling encounters. Based on feedback we received after the initial release of Dragon’s Dogma 2, we established three goals for ourselves when we set out to update and expand the game: enhanced gameplay, expanded adventures and enticing value.

Available for the first time, the Nintendo Switch 2 version will contain both the Dragon’s Dogma 2 base game and the Dark Arisen Expansion content. The Dark Arisen Expansion will also be available as separate DLC on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

About Mega Man: Dual Override

Mega Man™: Dual Override is the twelfth mainline instalment in the classic Mega Man™ series. The iconic franchise will make its highly anticipated return in 2027 when the all-new action platformer launches for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

A new teaser confirms plans to begin porting Onibi’s living-world creature-collecting RPG to Nintendo Switch 2, as the studio also confirms Mac, Linux, and DRM-free alternatives

Paris, France – Junr 17, 2026 – Indie studio Onibi today announced that Tomo: Endless Blue is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, with porting work set to begin alongside the previously announced PC version. The announcement is accompanied with a new teaser showing a quick look into the game’s platforming gameplay. Now entering its final days, the Kickstarter campaign has surpassed $170,000 from more than 1,400 backers after hitting its $100,000 goal in under 60 hours.

Watch Tomo: Endless Blue Nintendo Teaser here:

Tomo: Endless Blue is built around the thrill of setting out across a vast ocean to discover and catch loveable creatures, from familiar companions to rare finds. Players sail the Endless Blue, a world of mysterious islands, strange towns, ancient ruins, and more than 150 Tomo to collect and partner with.

Thanks to procedural generation, no two islands are the same, and each journey alongside your creatures can lead to unique stories, characters, discoveries, and adventures other players may never experience. Players are visitors in a world bigger than themselves, one they can shape, but that keeps living with or without them.

The difference is what happens after the catch: Tomo are not just collected and stored away. Players bring them home, build places for them to live, and shape an island settlement around the creatures they love.

“The community has been asking about Nintendo Switch 2 since the first days of the campaign,” said Benjamin Devienne, Founder and CEO of Onibi. “Tomo is about setting sail to find rare creatures, bringing them home, and building a world around them. That fantasy feels very natural on Nintendo hardware, and we wanted to celebrate the final days of the Kickstarter by confirming that bringing Tomo to Switch 2 is part of our plan.”

The planned Nintendo Switch 2 version remains subject to Nintendo approval. Onibi also confirmed plans for Mac and Linux versions, and that DRM-free alternatives will be available for players who prefer to own and play outside locked storefronts.

What’s New?

• Nintendo Switch 2 version announced, with porting work set to begin
• New Nintendo Switch 2 teaser released
• Mac, Linux, and DRM-free alternatives confirmed
• Kickstarter campaign enters its final days after surpassing $170,000 from more than 1,400 backers

Director’s Cut trailer features an original song composed and performed by Cécile Corbel, known internationally for her work on Studio Ghibli’s The Secret World of Arrietty: 

About Tomo: Endless Blue

Tomo: Endless Blue is an open-world creature-collecting RPG set across a vast ocean of mysterious islands. Players discover more than 150 Tomo, capture and breed them, build habitats and settlements, explore with friends, and uncover the hidden history of the Vagari in a living world designed to be explored, shaped, and lived in.

À propos d’Onibi et de Mujina :

Onibi est un studio de jeux vidéo indépendant dont les membres sont basés à San Francisco, Londres et Bordeaux. Onibi travaille en partenariat avec son studio français affilié, Mujina, qui se consacre au développement de Tomo : Endless Blue. L’équipe comprend des développeurs et des graphistes ayant contribué à World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, GTA, Fortnite, League of Legends, Fall Guys, Assassin’s Creed, Warhammer, Dofus, FIFA, Asphalt, et bien d’autres encore. 

After eight years of development and more than 3.4 million players, one of China’s most ambitious indie RPGs launches as V1.0 with full English language support for the very first time 

YUNNAN, China – June 17, 2026. Following eight years of development and community-driven evolution, indie developer ConchShip Games is proud to announce that The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome has officially left Steam Early Access and launched as V1.0. Having already captivated more than 3.4 million players, the acclaimed sandbox RPG phenomenon now opens its doors to a global audience with full English language support for the very first time.

Blending ancient Chinese mythology, deep life simulation systems, strategic martial arts combat, settlement management, and emergent storytelling, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome has become one of China’s most ambitious and celebrated indie RPGs. V1.0 represents the definitive version of the experience, introducing a wealth of visual, narrative, and gameplay enhancements while welcoming a new generation of players into the sprawling martial world of Shenzhou.

To celebrate the launch, ConchShip Games has released ‘The Origin of Taiwu‘ trailer, the game’s stunning opening cinematic, offering players a first glimpse into the myths, conflicts, and legends that await within one of the most expansive martial arts sandboxes ever created.

“The V1.0 launch of The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome far exceeds the scale we originally imagined when the game first entered Early Access eight years ago,” said Qiezi, Game Producer at ConchShip Games. “What began as an ambitious vision has grown into a living martial arts world shaped by millions of players and years of community feedback. We are incredibly grateful for the support that has brought us to this moment, and we are thrilled to finally welcome English-speaking players into the world of Shenzhou as we begin the next chapter of Taiwu’s journey.”

About The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome

Set in the mythological land of Shenzhou, players assume the role of the heir to the Taiwu clan, embarking on an epic journey to confront Xiangshu, an ancient force threatening to consume the world. Every adventure unfolds within a vast procedurally generated sandbox where rival martial sects, dynamic NPCs, hidden techniques, and meaningful player choices combine to create stories that are uniquely their own.

Freedom lies at the heart of the experience. Master thousands of martial arts techniques, forge alliances or bitter rivalries, establish and expand your own Taiwu Village, craft powerful weapons and medicines, raise families, and pass knowledge through future generations. Every NPC lives an evolving life of their own, building relationships, pursuing ambitions, and reacting dynamically to the world around them, creating a living ecosystem unlike anything else in the genre.

Launching alongside full English support, V1.0 further enriches the experience with a completely refreshed world map, enhanced illustrated storytelling, hundreds of additional world scenes, expanded character portrait variety, more than 1,000 new icons, extensive UI improvements and countless refinements shaped by eight years of player feedback.

Key Features

• A Living Martial Arts Sandbox – Explore a vast procedurally generated world where every playthrough tells a different story.
• Full English Support at V1.0 – Experience the acclaimed RPG phenomenon in English for the first time.
• Master Thousands of Martial Arts Techniques – Learn powerful abilities across numerous sects and forge your own path to mastery.
• Build Your Legacy Across Generations – Establish villages, raise families, and pass your knowledge to future heirs.
• A Reforged World at Launch – Discover an enhanced visual presentation, new illustrated storytelling, expanded world scenes, and extensive interface improvements.
• A Genre-Blending Epic – Experience a unique fusion of sandbox RPG systems, life simulation, crafting, settlement management, and emergent storytelling.

After eight years of development, millions of players, and countless stories forged across the land of Shenzhou, The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome is ready to welcome the world. Available now on Steam for $29.99 USD / €29.99 EUR / £26.75 GBP, players can begin their journey today and take advantage of a limited-time 20% launch discount as they step into one of the most ambitious martial arts RPG sandboxes ever created.

To learn more, visit the official site.

About ConchShip Games

With an RPG Maker demo, Zhen Jie created a passionate community around The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and released its Early Access version in 2018. Although all founding members were new to coding, the team continuously updated the game to share a story that they are eager to create — a story about courage, Chinese mythology, and Wuxia. 

More than 3.4 million players have now experienced that story, and ConchShip Games has inspired numerous Chinese indie developers to follow its path and create their own Chinese indie games. Now the team is dedicated to refining The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome and bringing a grand finale to this long-lasting tale.

Fresh from the weird, wonderful minds at Doinksoft – creators of Gato Roboto, Gunbrella, and Demon Throttle – comes Dark Scrolls, a pixel-perfect dungeon scroller that enthusiastically fuses challenging shmup-like chaos with compelling roguelike progression.

Set forth on your quest to [INSERT GOAL HERE] with one of the worthy yet quirky heroes in solo or cooperative play, local and online. Hack, slash, and dodge through hordes of enemies and deadly traps in procedurally generated runs of hand-crafted rooms and levels using each hero’s unique attacks and abilities to your advantage.

Sharp reflexes and split-second decisions are crucial to survival as the intensity ratchets up as each run delivers new surprises, branching paths, and unrelenting bosses to conquer. Gobble up coins to spend at Bruce & Goose’s Shoppe as you take a breath from the action to gain new perks, devastating attacks and summoned allies. Stack them right, and you’ll unleash screen-filling destruction of arcade legend.

“Whenever I search for ‘roguelike’ I don’t find what I’m looking for,” says Doinksoft’s Cullen Dwyer. “I get a poker game or a pachinko game or a heartfelt narrative about a Greek god or a Yu-Gi-Oh! card game. How are those at all like a 1980s turn-based, grid-locked dungeon crawler that you can play in the command line with vim control bindings? They have ‘randomness’? Pathetic. And here I am, part of the problem. Might as well call it a Metroidvania too.”

FEATURES

• Choose from a cast of 9 playable characters and hurl axes, fling arrows, toss knives, and even flip steaks at a rogues’ gallery of bizarre enemies
• Each character, whether it’s a burly berserker or a saxophone-playing rat, has unique skills, side objectives, and customizable trinkets to experiment with
• Play solo or invite a pal aboard to help. Dark Scrolls supports both local and online co-op and collaborating players can strategize and revive each other mid-level
• Super authentic old school visuals, SFX, and music. Looks and sounds like classic games of yore, but with the sparkle of modern controls and design
• Procedurally generated levels stitched together from hand-crafted rooms. Every run offers new surprises, branching paths, and skill-testing bosses

Whether you’re playing alone or adventuring with a buddy, Dark Scrolls is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets. Hack, slash, and dodge your way through hordes of enemies and deadly traps as the level nudges you ever forward. Will you survive?

Find out when Dark Scrolls launches on PC and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Check out www.darkscrolls.com for more info.

A demo for Echoes of Aincrad is now available on PC via Steam as part of Steam Next Fest and will be available on 16 June at 0000 CEST on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can now experience the “beta phase” of the story with five full missions to tackle and every weapon type to try out in the beautiful environments of the floating castle of Aincrad. The save data from the demo will be transferable, allowing players to seamlessly continue their adventure once the game is released on 10 July.

Watch the Echoes of Aincrad‘s demo trailer here:

Echoes of Aincrad puts players in the role of an original character they create, for the first time in the Sword Art Online video game series, letting the protagonist’s characteristics up to players through extensive avatar customisation. The game features fast-paced RPG action with real-time combat, where players will be able to adapt and upgrade their equipment, weapons, and attributes, and select skills to match their preferred playstyle as they level up and take on ever-greater challenges.

Players will not travel alone, as they can get support from strong allies, each with different skills and abilities. Along their journey, they will explore diverse cities and beautiful environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets, and face monsters and bosses that will test their skills and resolve until the very end.

Echoes of Aincrad launches on 10 July 2026, and pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. For more information about Echoes of Aincrad or other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.