Neon Giant’s cyberpunk action-shooter RPG expands to Nintendo Switch 2 with the Ultimate Edition, including the base game and all three DLC packs; pre-orders open October 5

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – September 9, 2026 – Neon Giant, a creative studio of KRAFTON, Inc., today announced that its action-shooter RPG The Ascent will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2. The release schedule was revealed during Nintendo Direct, marking the next step in the platform expansion first teased as part of the game’s fifth-anniversary roadmap earlier this year.

Set in a densely populated cyberpunk world, The Ascent is an action-shooter RPG that can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players. Since its original release in 2021, more than 12 million players have entered the world of Veles.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available digitally through Nintendo eShop as The Ascent Ultimate Edition for $29.99. The package includes the base game and all three previously released DLC packs — Cyber Heist, CyberSec Pack and Cyber Warrior Pack — giving players access to the complete experience in a single edition. The game will support 10 languages, including English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

Pre-orders will open on Nintendo eShop on October 5. During the pre-order period, the Ultimate Edition will be available at a 10% discount for $26.99, with the offer running through launch on December 2.

Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Neon Giant will roll out a Legacy Patch for the existing PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation versions on November 19. The update will include localization improvements and fixes for previously identified issues, with those improvements also incorporated into the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

The Ascent launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. PST in North America. Players can learn more by visiting the official website, Steam store page, and social media channels (Discord | X | YouTube).

About Neon Giant
Neon Giant is a Swedish game development studio based in Uppsala and part of the KRAFTON family of studios. Founded by industry veterans with experience across action, RPG and shooter franchises, the team is known for creating visually distinctive, high-impact experiences, including its debut title, The Ascent. The studio is currently developing NO LAW, a new immersive shooter that builds on its strengths in worldbuilding, combat and technical ambition.

London (September 9, 2026) During today’s Nintendo Showcase, Capcom revealed exciting updates across its lineup of upcoming titles. Monster Hunter Wilds™ is heading to Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Dec. 4, bringing all the action to hunters everywhere. Mega Man™: Dual Override welcomes Proto Man as a new character joining the iconic Blue Bomber. Finally, the Resident Evil™ series makes its major leap to the console, with the acclaimed remakes of Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 3, and Resident Evil™ 4 joining the lineup.

Monster Hunter Wilds Journeys to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4!

Monster Hunter Wilds summons a new wave of hunters to the Forbidden Lands, when the acclaimed action RPG releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026. Hunters on the Expedition Team journey to the Forbidden Lands in search of the mysterious “White Wraith,” wield 14 iconic weapon types against larger-than-life monsters, and gather resources to craft an expansive arsenal of more powerful gear during their search for answers. The Nintendo Switch 2 release includes all Title Update content including the Grand Hub, returning fan-favorite monsters including Lagiacrus, and the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online collaboration. Additionally, hunters can band together with other Nintendo Switch 2 players using local wireless connections, or online with full cross-play support.

The Standard Edition of Monster Hunter Wilds, and the Gold Edition which includes the base game and a wealth of cosmetic DLC will be available on the Nintendo eShop. When digital pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds begin on October 19, the Standard Edition will be available for an early adopter’s discount until the promotion ends on December 3, 2026. The physical Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition, including the base game and the Deluxe Pack cosmetics, will be available from retailers. A free Prologue Demo will also be coming before launch, so keep a look out!

The massive expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance™ is planned for release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more information, or visit the official Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance website.

Proto Man Powers Up in Mega Man: Dual Override, Launching Spring 2027!

During the Nintendo Direct, Capcom showcased the first gameplay footage of Proto Man, who will fight alongside the Blue Bomber as a second playable character in Mega Man: Dual Override. Whereas Mega Man relies on ranged firepower, Proto Man jumps into the fray with a close-quarters attacks, providing a new way to charge through stages and defeat Robot Masters. While he packs a powerful punch, players should keep an eye on Proto Man’s heat gauge to stay cool in battle when harnessing his formidable arsenal of abilities.

In this new installment of the beloved series, the two iconic heroes can channel the Override system, temporarily pushing their powers beyond their normal limits. Players can personalize Mega Man and Proto Man’s abilities with the all-new Custom Chip system, equipping a variety of upgrades to build playstyles that are uniquely their own.

Capcom also unveiled brand-new Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo™ for the first time, set to release alongside the highly anticipated action-platforming game.  More information about the figures’ functionality and release timing will be shared at a later date.

Mega Man: Dual Override launches in spring 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the official Mega Man: Dual Override website.

Relive the Fear with Resident Evil™ Remakes on Nintendo Switch 2!

Just in time for spooky season, three masterful Resident Evil remakes – including Resident Evil™ 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil™ 3, and Resident Evil™ 4 Gold Edition – make their way to Nintendo Switch 2 starting on October 16^th digitally, with pre-orders and an early adopter’s discount available now! These three remakes will also be available physically on January 29^th, 2027.

With the introduction of these three remakes, all mainline Resident Evil titles, including the recently released Resident Evil™ Requiem and the upcoming Resident Evil™ Veronica, will be able to be experienced on Nintendo Switch 2!

While these three remakes faithfully preserve the essence of the original games, each title has been reimagined with fresh ideas and modernized gameplay via Capcom’s RE ENGINE. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition also include a wealth of additional content from the original versions.

For the uninitiated, here’s a quick rundown of each remake:

• Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition: An unprecedented biological disaster that strikes Raccoon City drags rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, a college student who has come to town to visit her brother, into a tragedy unlike any they’ve ever faced.
• Resident Evil 3: Raccoon City lies in ruins following the aforementioned unprecedented biological disaster. Told from the perspective of Jill Valentine, a survivor of the special forces unit S.T.A.R.S., this is the story of the beginning and end of the Raccoon City Incident.
• Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition: Six years after the Raccoon City Incident, Leon S. Kennedy—now an agent—embarks on a harrowing mission to locate and rescue the president’s daughter. Can he survive the madness of the villagers, who have been transformed into monstrous cultists?

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.

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Knights Peak and Windup Games are more than happy to finally reveal the release date of Hela: of Mice & Magic. The heartwarming open-world-adventure will be released digitally and as the feature-packed and limited Harmony Edition exclusive to physical stores, on December 1st, 2026 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, XBOX Series X, and PlayStation®5, and digital only on XBOX Series S and PC. 

A brand-new atmospheric CGI story-trailer accompanies today’s announcement, offering a look into the enchanting lore of Hela: of Mice & Magic. Set in an open-world steeped in folklore and quiet wonder, the trailer sets the emotional tone for what players can expect; where the world feels vast, the smallest heart beats the loudest.

Hela: of Mice & Magic will be available on December 1st not only as a digital version, but also in physical format, exclusively as the Harmony Edition: a meticulously crafted collector’s version that invites players to immerse themselves even deeper into its enchanting world. It includes the game for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series X accompanied by a digital download of its beautiful soundtrack, composed by Frida Johansson and Henrik Oja, capturing the heart and soul of the adventure. Additionally, it features a 48-page softcover art book, filled with never-before-seen concept art, sketches, and inspirational photos that offer a glimpse into the creative journey behind the game. The Harmony Edition is rounded out with an extra outerbox, a reversible poster showcasing the game’s intricate map and a set of exclusive stickers, perfect for fans to personalize their space and keep the magic of Hela: of Mice & Magic close at hand.

In Hela: of Mice & Magic, players take on the role of a small but agile mouse, helping a kind, wary witch care for the land she has protected for generations. Explore alone or together across various environments like forests, meadows, wetlands, and burrows. The witch provides the player with a backpack infused with magic, enabling them to explore further, reach higher, and interact with the world in new, and sometimes relaxing ways.

Hela: of Mice & Magic will be released digitally and physically as the limited Harmony Edition on December 1st, 2026 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, XBOX Series X, and PlayStation®5 and digital only on XBOX Series S and PC.  

About WINDUP GAMES

Windup Games is a video game development studio based in Umeå, in northern Sweden. We create games and jobs that inspire playfulness, give comfort, and allow people to thrive. We’re building a multiplayer 3D adventure game, with the intent to provide millions of people with something both joyful and meaningful. 

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. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com.

Fans will discover “that cure of life, shall whisper of poison” in a story under the supervision of the series author Hyuganatsu!

Hertfordshire, 9^th September 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust, in collaboration with TOHO Co, Ltd., announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise The Apothecary Diaries. Alongside Maomao and other iconic characters, fans will discover a new exclusive story and characters conceptualised by series author Hyuganatsu. The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development and set to release early 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PC Steam®.

In The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, players follow Maomao, a pleasure-district apothecary who now works in the rear palace. She finds herself investigating the Five Mysteries and Five Curses, two chains of strange phenomena and conspiracies causing chaos throughout the rear palace, the pleasure district, and streets of the capital. During her investigation, she stumbles upon the would-be-suspect, a masked man calling himself the “imperial younger brother”. As rumours swirl, Maomao is roped into an investigation that will lead her to uncover a shocking secret that could destroy the imperial court.

To conduct their investigation, players will follow Maomao and will be joined by familiar figures such as Jinshi, the influential eunuch of the rear palace, as well as new characters such as Guanyu, a travelling actor whose fame is growing in the capital. To uncover the truth behind the Five Curses and the identity of the “imperial younger brother”, fans will need to explore, gather evidence, and organise the information at their disposal to make deductions, while also gathering apothecary ingredients to concoct medicines to resolve the incident.

During the investigation phase, players will not only be able to explore the scene but also the surrounding city and the rear palace to find clues or interview witnesses. By venturing outside the city, Maomao will be able to gather the ingredients needed to concoct medicines that can serve as evidence or enable her to help her friends. Once the players have gathered enough information and evidence, they will be able to review them in the deduction phase. During the deduction phase, Maomao will review clues and succinctly summarize the facts to help her unravel the mystery and present her theory.

However, simply presenting deductions will not always be enough, and fans will need to be able to present solid proof as the other party argues back. They will need to carefully select their answers by reviewing the information, present the relevant evidence by looking into Maomao’s notebook, or combine information together to convince the other party. The more information players gather, the more evidence they will be able to produce, helping them to solve the case.

The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PC Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with English text.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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New Map “Leyspring Hollows” Brings Story Finale, New Raid, Legendary Rewards, and More

BELLEVUE, WA – September 8, 2026 – Today ArenaNet announced ‘Code of Creation,’ the final major update for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity^TM, the latest expansion to the critically-acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2. This release serves as the shocking climaxof Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity while also featuring new group challenges, legendary rewards, and more. 

A new trailer showcasing the new content can be viewed below.

‘Code of Creation’ completes the story that began at the launch of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity with players investigating Inquest activity on the mysterious, magic-infused island of Castora. Ancient secrets were unearthed. The island’s seneschals were subdued. ‘The Only Way’ brought players deeper into the island in pursuit of Vloxx, who is exploiting Castora, its magic, and even the Inquest for his own purposes. In ‘Code of Creation,’ players and allies must stop Vloxx from making an irreversible decision with consequences for all of Tyria, while at the same time keeping the Inquest at bay.

The story finale brings players to the new explorable zone of Leyspring Hollows. Within Leyspring Hollows, players will train the Rift Amplification Mastery and earn new rewards, including the new Tenebral Ward armor and Shining Ward weapon set, while attempting to bring the Inquest to heel. Players can also unlock new relics to augment their build. A new season in the Wizard’s Vault brings new objectives for players to complete, with a new chair, armor, and weapon skins to obtain. Those seeking legendary rewards can earn the mysterious new Wages of Stars legendary sword and a new Volatile Ascension infusion. 

‘Code of Creation’ also brings a buffet of instanced group content for players to conquer: Nexus of Eternity, a new 10-player Raid Encounter with Challenge and Legendary Modes to be released in the weeks after launch; the new Solitary Throne fractal for up to five players, also with a Challenge Mode in the weeks following; and a new Convergence, Nexus of Eternity, meant for up to 50 players to race against the Clock to save Tyria. 

Visions of Eternity is available on Steam and through the official Guild Wars 2 site for $24.99. Expansion customers will immediately receive access to the entirety of the expansion includingnext week’s release when it goes live.

About Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is a visually stunning online game that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role-playing environment combined with action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together, plus both team-based and World vs. World competitive battles. Available on Windows PC, Epic Game Store, and Steam, the game is updated frequently with expansion and free content that chronicles the ongoing story of Tyria and introduces new environments and activities to explore. Yet with all these updates, the game continues the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more details, please visit www.guildwars2.com
 
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of 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.

Marvelous Europe to Publish New IP Developed by Acclaimed Genre Veterans in Europe and Australia on Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC

London, UK — 9 September 2026 — To free the present, one must save the past… Marvelous Europe announces Eternal Anima, a brand-new RPG created by acclaimed genre veterans such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, during today’s Nintendo Direct. In development for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, Eternal Anima will launch worldwide on 4 March 2027. Originally teased under the working title “PROJECT LIFE is RPG” in 2023, Eternal Anima evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs, while featuring an ambitious time-travelling narrative, modern visuals, and strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay. The publisher also shared an all-new, extended trailer for Eternal Anima, giving a closer look at this dramatic adventure.

Yearning for a better future is considered a capital offence in the kingdom of Urvis Ael. After Wade questions this key tenet of his society, he finds himself on the run in an era-spanning adventure that challenges his core beliefs and reveals an unknown world filled with hidden truths. Alongside an eclectic group of new allies trying to survive a dangerous journey, Wade must travel through time to save civilisations of the past from catastrophes and unravel the secrets of a lost history. 

With Wade’s powers of Psychometry, decipher past memories that dwell within objects, and inherit Abilities and Classes in combat. Use Future Sight in battle to predict when enemies will act and what the outcome will be each turn. Choose your commands strategically, and you can rewrite the future Wade predicted — Prepare for incoming attacks or act first to prevent enemy actions entirely. Crafted by a team of acclaimed RPG veterans, featuring gorgeous visuals inspired by the golden age of RPGs, and designed with modern sensibilities, Eternal Anima is an epic where players must save the past to free the present.

Key Features

• Dramatic Adventure Connecting Generations: Journey across multiple continents with distinct cultures, and team up with ancestors and descendants across time. Discover how actions in the past affect the present, and empower allies with the abilities of their ancestors.
• Predict the Future to Control the Battle: Classic turn-based combat with a tactical twist: Future Sight. Predict enemy actions, then strategise to counter them. Player commands can delay or cancel enemy moves, allowing them to dictate the flow of battle. 
• Inherit Abilities That Transcend Eras: Harness Wade’s power of Psychometry to decipher memories by drawing on the power within artefacts, and inherit the abilities and classes of heroes from the past. Combine them to find a unique playstyle to tackle the challenges ahead.

A Brand-New Legacy-Driven RPG: Dedicated to JRPG fans and inspired by the golden era of RPGs, Eternal Anima is a visually rich epic that combines retro charm with modern design — all crafted by genre legends alongside the next generation of RPG creators.

Marvelous Europe also revealed the first details on physical and digital availability for the title. Eternal Anima will soon be available for pre-order through participating retailers physically on PS5™, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Xbox Series X|S systems, in a standard edition for 49.99€. A physical Limited Edition will also be available on PS5™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2, which includes a copy of the game, a two-disc soundtrack, nine character art cards, and an art book for 79.99€. Digital edition details will be available at a later date.

Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA and in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Eternal Anima will release for the Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and will launch on March 4, 2027. More information can be found on the official site at https://marvelousgames.com/games/eternal-anima. This title has been rated a provisional PEGI 12.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content. 

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com

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Leamington Spa, UK – September 09, 2026: UK publisher Kwalee is pleased to announce Ballistic.exe, a shooting simulator coming to PC. Developed by Tic Tac Toe Digital, Ballistic.exe is a despicably detailed shooting simulator wrapped in a declassified computer program. It features dozens of weapons, 200+ cartridges, 1000+ attachments, and absolutely nothing supernatural.

A brand new demo for Ballistic.exe is also coming to PC soon. Players will get their hands on a smuggled segment of the game, featuring three weapons, dozens of cartridges and attachments, and a number of peculiar challenges.

Wishlist the game here

About the game

A declassified program falls into your hands. The depth of its simulation is impressive, but there is still much to be uncovered. Master a true-to-life aiming and weapon manipulation system as you complete tests for the program and its inhabitants. Marshal over 1,200 attachments and cartridge types to hit impossible targets. Try not to think too hard about what this all might be for.

Despicably Detailed Simulation

The finest minds of MK Lab VI produced a ballistics simulation of unparalleled depth and complexity. Charge mass, bullet profile, and barrel length combine to produce velocity. Gravity, wind, Coriolis and Magnus effects, temperature and air humidity work their influence on trajectory. Bullets tumble through the air as they dip below the sound barrier and shatter upon impact into simulated shards. Recoil spreads from receiver to stock to grip and into the hands depending on their position. Sublime mathematics climax in a simulated streak of lead.

1,200+ Parts and Projectiles

To over a dozen base firearms can be attached stocks, triggers, grips, sights, scopes, handles, bolts, barrels, hammers, cylinders, red dots, lasers, silencers, and more. Over 1000 parts at your disposal, and each affects weapon balance, ergonomics, and handling. True connoisseurs may select a canteen stock as a front sight, six stacked laser pointers, and other more idiosyncratic customisations.

In the range, choose from over 200 cartridge types from homemade buckshot to state-of-the-art experimental munitions. Prepare each magazine and loadout round-by-round for the perfect mix.

True-to-Life Aiming and Manipulation

The glow of the screen is no barrier to weapon handling. Master an innovative WASD + mouse control system to feel weight, ergonomics, breath and stance directly. Manually load rounds, operate safeties, switches and slides as you master a growing arsenal of firearms.

Ridiculous and Unsettling Challenges

Proceed with the tests. Who knows why the work must be done? You know only that you must do it. Assess weapons, attachments, rounds and ranges. Hit the targets, whatever the targets are. The inhabitants of the program have requests for you too, and these are more esoteric.

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, Modulus: Factory Automation, Rune Dice, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Shift at Midnight, and SPRAWL zero as well as upcoming titles including Hark the Ghoul, RetroSpace, BPM Bitcrushed, Welcome to Elderfield, lily’s World XD, Steam to Electric, Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS, Ballistic.exe 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 invites 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 TicTacToe Digital

TicTacToe Digital is a solo endeavor from French game developer Gabriel de Laubier. After working as 3D designer and Technical Artist at Monochrome Studios, he joined Kylotonn as a senior Technical Artist before establishing independent studio TicTacToe Digital with the aim of releasing Ballistic.exe, an ambitious sovietpunk weapon simulator with deep mechanics and retro vibes.

The retro-inspired 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania is finally here.

Barcelona, Spain – September 9, 2026. SelectaPlay, in collaboration with the independent Spanish developer Dormidin Studio, announces that Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, their new 2D action-adventure metroidvania title, is now available in both physical and digital formats. The game can be found on the Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop, as well as in a special physical edition at major retailers for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This physical edition also includes a reversible cover.

The title combines fast-paced action, precise platforming, and a Metroidvania-style approach. The gameplay stands out for its dynamic combat built around the legendary Heart-Eater sword and the ability to gather ritual rings to increase power and unlock new sword techniques. Across a vast map filled with hidden villages, challenges, and side quests, every encounter and decision will require strategy and reflexes to overcome challenging enemies and epic bosses.

Inspired by 80s and 90s cult-classic fantasy films and video games such as The Beastmaster, Conan the Barbarian, Deathstalker, Castlevania, Golden Axe, and Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster offers an action-platforming experience that blends nostalgia with a modern approach. Every character, creature, and environment has been hand-drawn and animated through hundreds of detailed sketches, bringing the brutal fantasy world of Arborea to life.

Game Key Features:

• Harness the Power of Beasts: Channel animal souls for powerful, game-changing transformations and unlock new combat strategies to defeat enemy hordes.
• Explore a Sprawling World: Embark on a beautifully hand-drawn Metroidvania journey through ancient ruins, dark magic domains, and interconnected natural landscapes.
• Arena Duels: Engage in brutal, competitive battles utilizing dynamic close-up camera angles and energy bars directly inspired by classic arcade fighting games.
• Customize Your Playstyle: Collect a diverse variety of ritual beads, teeth, amulets, and plant roots to actively alter your physical attacks, vitality, or Mana.

About Dormidin Studio

Dormidin Studio is a small independent studio driven by an immense passion for retro fantasy adventures. Built on creative freedom, the team focuses on crafting visually stunning, hand-drawn experiences that challenge the status quo and honor the golden era of arcade classics.

About Selecta Play

Selecta Play is the video games publishing branch of SelectaVisión. The company collaborates with talented independent studios worldwide to bring unique digital and physical experiences to life, delivering premium boxed editions and digital releases to passionate gamers across all major console platforms.

Four Chefs Must Cook, Serve, and Somehow Keep Their Restaurant Running While Armed Enemies Turn the Kitchen into a Battlefield.

Milton Keynes, UK, September 9, 2026 – Dinner service is stressful enough without intruders turning your kitchen into a full-blown warzone. Today, 505 Games and INGAME STUDIOS reveal Mayhem à la Carte, a four-player co-op cooking game-meets-first-person-shooter coming to PC via Steam Early Access in 2027. Players must work together to prepare and serve increasingly complicated meals while defending their kitchen from waves of attackers determined to ruin dinner service.

At first, you and your friends are working at what seems like a normal busy kitchen. Orders arrive. Potatoes need chopping. Burgers need frying. Someone should probably check the oven.

Then all hell breaks loose.

Suddenly, one cook is finishing an order while another is fighting off attackers. Someone has lost control of a lobster, and half the kitchen is being destroyed. Fortunately, almost everything within reach can help. Throw cleavers, improvise with kitchen equipment, grab a weapon, or discover that today’s culinary disaster might actually make a surprisingly effective explosive to keep those enemies out of the way and keep orders flowing out to hungry customers.

Whatever happens, the customers are still waiting.

Key Features:

• Cook Under Fire: Orders don’t stop just because the kitchen is under attack. Chop, fry, bake and plate meals together while enemies crash into the restaurant around you. Good teamwork means knowing who is cooking, who is serving — and who needs to put down the frying pan and pick up a shotgun.
• Turn Food Into a Weapon: Ingredients aren’t just for dinner; stun, freeze, shrink and blow up attackers using ridiculous food-based effects. Even a failed recipe can become useful when thrown at the right enemy.
• Embrace the Chaos: Pots boil over, ingredients roll across the floor, walls get shredded, and giant lobsters escape. Carefully organized kitchens can descend into complete disaster within seconds. Adapt, improvise, and somehow keep dinner service going.
• Four Chefs, One Kitchen: Divide responsibilities, communicate and try to operate like a professional kitchen brigade. Proximity voice chat lets players coordinate under pressure — or determine exactly which friend is responsible for the latest catastrophe.
• Restaurants Around the World: Travel between restaurants inspired by cuisines from around the world, with new recipes, environments, hazards and kitchen mechanics to master.

Mayhem à la Carte will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2027.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.  

About INGAME STUDIOS

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Channel37 reveals the roadmap to full release: Update 6.0 arrives on PC in early October, more content remains under wraps, and development continues with updates beyond 1.0

Helsinki, Finland – September 9, 2026 – Channel37 announces that The Last Caretaker will launch in 1.0 in Spring 2027, arriving simultaneously on PC and XBOX, and available to play Day One with XBOX Game Pass. Players can wishlist the XBOX version now on the XBOX Store.

The announcement marks the next major step for the science-fiction survival-crafting game following an Early Access period that began in November 2025. Since then, The Last Caretaker has shipped seven updates, sold more than 400,000 copies, and seen players average approximately 50 hours in its drowned world.

Channel37 has also released a new XBOX launch trailer, introducing players to The Last Caretaker ahead of its arrival on XBOX with Game Pass Day One.

THE ROAD TO 1.0

Channel37 reveals a new roadmap covering the journey ahead, highlighting major themes still to come, including new systems, locations, progression, and story developments, while teasing exciting new content already in development, still to be revealed.

The next major step is Update 6.0, planned for PC in early October 2026, expanding the world and its systems as The Last Caretaker moves closer to the larger questions and events shaping the full game.

FROM EARLY ACCESS TO 1.0

The Last Caretaker entered Early Access with a clear mission: recover human seeds from a drowned Earth, restore the systems needed to grow them, and launch humanity back into orbit. Since then, the humans in orbit have formed Committees and reached back toward Earth through Project Eden. New vehicles have opened the ocean vertically, from deep-water exploration to aerial travel. HoloMemories, Cultural Memories, new locations, and quest-lines have revealed more of the world’s history.
Alongside new content, Channel37 has continued improving performance, stability, usability, and existing systems, guided by how players actually play.

AFTER 1.0

Spring 2027 marks the end of Early Access and the beginning of the next chapter for The Last Caretaker.
Channel37 will continue expanding the game beyond 1.0, with new content, systems, locations, stories, fixes, and surprises still to come. While 1.0 marks the completion of the Early Access journey and the game’s full release, the world of The Last Caretaker continues to grow.

“Early Access is giving us something more valuable than a fixed list of features to finish,” said Antti Ilvessuo, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Channel37. “It is giving us hundreds of thousands of people living inside the game and showing us what matters. Spring is 1.0, but it’s not where we put the tools down; rather, it’s the next chapter in an ever-evolving journey.”

About Channel37

Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2021, Channel37 is an antique game studio with decades of games industry experience making bold experiences that connect players, beginning with The Last Caretaker, which was released into Early Access in November 2025. The ten-person studio was co-founded by Miika Aulio, Vesa Halonen, Antti Ilvessuo, and Sami Saarinen.