Explore a real 6,000 ton ocean liner, digitally recreated with documentary-level precision!

Pangyo, South Korea – July 30th, 2026 – Indie developer Influsion Inc. have today launched their first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament on Steam for $17.99, £15.99 and €18.25. Set aboard a mysterious derelict cruise liner teetering on the edge of ruin, players must survive unspeakable horrors as they search for a means of escape. You can catch a glimpse of its nautical nightmares in the release date trailer below:

SENARA: The Sacrament puts players in the role of a new recruit of a religious organization with a massive 6,000-ton ship: the Senara. Upon setting sail you wake up to find the crew missing, while unspeakably horrors roam its steel corridors. Hidden cult rituals, forbidden truths, and survivors with their own agendas await you in the darkness. In a place where blind faith and salvation intertwine, you’ll be forced to make choices that go far beyond survival.

Hearkening back to classic survival horror design, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a massive escape room where you must solve puzzles and use limited resources to your advantage if you’re to get out alive. In order to get out of the Senara alive, you’ll have to ration your resources, make use of stealth, and make difficult decisions regarding when to fight or flee. Explore the complex, intertwined corridors of this structure based on a real ship, uncover hidden passages, and gather clues to find the key to your escape.

This unholy tale is open to interpretation with snippets of truth scattered across documents, objects, and conversations between characters. Depending on what you believe and how you interpret the clues, the story can unfold in entirely different directions. With multiple endings based on your choices, your decisions affect not only your escape but also the fate of the Senara and what truth comes to light.

Using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Unity HDRP pipelines, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a scan of a real-life documentary-level accuracy 6,000-ton ship. This precise reality reconstruction naturally adds an ultra immersive, uncanny playspace for players to get lost in.

“With SENARA: The Sacrament, we aimed to immerse players in a story and setting that feels real,” said No-Jin Kwak, Director at Influsion Inc. “That’s why we began by reconstructing a real ocean liner from the ground up, then used that as a blueprint for creating a classic survival horror adventure, full of locked key puzzles, scarce resources, and shambling horrors. The result is something that feels simultaneously state-of-the-art and charmingly retro, allowing SENARA to stand out amidst other genre entries.”

About Influsion Inc: 
Influsion Inc. first launched the Stormborne series on mobile, capturing a console-like feel. With mobile shifting towards casual and ad-driven content, we realized our strengths were not fully utilized. In this time, Influsion conducted R&D on digital twins for industrial and marine training, consistently earning recognition from educational and research institutions for its ability to create highly accurate virtual environments. This has led to a focus on becoming a leading studio in the global premium horror game market, specializing in creating high-quality and immersive horror experiences. Infusion is currently working on the single-player survival horror adventure SENARA: The Sacrament and the co-op survival horror game SAVE, currently available on Steam Early Access.

An exclusive illustration from Character Designer and General Supervisor Mel Kishida has also been released

Hertfordshire, 30^th July 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust invite fans to embark on a journey into the world of BLUE REFLECTION like never before with the release of BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, a collection compiling all four titles in the series. To celebrate the launch, a brand-new trailer has been unveiled, along with a new illustration from Character Designer and General Supervisor Mel Kishida, preparing fans for the heartfelt adventure. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is now digitally available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet will see fans reunite with the heroic RPG series, returning to the magical world of Reflectors and experiencing the bonds between students as they manoeuvre through challenges in their academic environment. In BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, players will rediscover the two BLUE REFLECTION console series games, a story scenario summarising the events of the 24-episode anime BLUE REFLECTION: RAY, and, for the first time, the PC and mobile-only title BLUE REFLECTION: SUN will be ported to console. Each title will benefit from features exclusive to their Quartet version.

Players will go back to where it all started in the Quartet version of 2017’s BLUE REFLECTION, which reintroduces studentsHinako, Yuzuki, and Lime as they prepare to face an incoming threat to their world. Fans will enjoy experiencing the title’s atmospheric shimmering water, environments, and characters in high resolution, along with several features that were not included in the title’s original release, such as faster moving speed and auto-save.

Following the first title, an animated series, BLUE REFLECTION: RAY, aired in 2021. Players will return to the story of students Hiori and Ruka, following them as they recall their memories while collecting Memory Shards in order to delve deeper in to the story. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet also introduces new 3D models of the main characters alongside an extra short story that can be unlocked by gathering Memory Shards. Additionally, a prologue and epilogue will be added to tie the series’ titles together.

In BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, players will be able to experience the story of BLUE REFLECTION: SUN, on console for the first time. Fans will set out to protect a world on the verge of destruction with revitalised combat using the battle system from BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light. Furthermore, players can explore a newly created event for Chapter 24, unique conversations not featured in the original release, and a prologue and epilogue connecting this title to others in the series.

BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, released in 2021, explores protagonist Ao Hoshizaki as she and her fellow students face their feelings while attempting to uncover lost memories and discover the truth of the strange world they have entered. In the Quartet version of the title, eight new battle party members from BLUE REFLECTION: RAY and BLUE REFLECTION: SUN will join the fight. Several quality-of-life features, such as faster movement speed and auto-save, have also been added. Furthermore, familiar faces Yuzuki and Lime from BLUE REFLECTION will be included in photo mode alongside other characters, enabling fans to take pictures of the whole cast.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet also introduces a “Reference” database, allowing players to gain a deeper understanding of the world, as well as giving an insight into character relationships and world building elements. A selection of illustrations from Mel Kishida will also be available for viewing with the “Gallery” feature.BLUEREFLECTION Quartet is now available for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet includes Japanese voices with English texts only.

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 is best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors 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), KOEI TECMO 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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The Galaxy Will Remember Its True Masters

Sydney, Australia – 30 July 2026: Deep Silver and KING Art Games revealed the third of four faction deep dive trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing the Necrons and their methodical playstyle, built around relentless expansion and overwhelming the battlefield over time.

Witness the return of the Necrons as they reawaken their tombs, expand their domain to earn their Dominion resource across Kronus, and bring forth ancient engines of war in the new gameplay deep dive:

Ancient. Immortal. Unstoppable. 

As they reclaim Kronus, they expand their domain to earn resources across the battlefield by restoring ancient structures and activating their Power Matrix, steadily turning the war in their favor. At the center of their growing empire stands the Tomb Citadel, which also serves as the production engine for your units.

Leading their forces are two powerful commanders: the Chronomancer Thothmek, who bends time to disrupt enemies and accelerate Necron reanimation, and Ahmnok, once ruler of Kronus, consumed entirely by the urge to annihilate all life.

With self-repairing legions, unyielding constructs, and ancient technologies that bend space and time, the Necrons do not adapt to war; they outlast it.

Dawn of War IV is yours to uncover

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on September 17, 2026, with Commander Edition players deploying from September 14 through a 3-Day Early Unlock. Both editions are available to pre-order now with a 10% discount.

The war will continue long after launch. Year One includes free updates featuring the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor, alongside two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and introduce a new playable faction to the battlefield.

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About Dawn of War IV

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favorite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more!

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details. 

About KING Art Games   

KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards. 
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME).

About PLAION  

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.  

About Deep Silver  

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

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 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the  www.games-workshop.com  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 our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at  www.warhammer.com.

Connected by fate, together they strive to save a world on the brink of despair

SHANGHAI, China – 29 July, 2026 –Lunarium, the hand-drawn isometric ARPG featuring dual-protagonist gameplay from developer Lunarium Game Studio and publisher Imperfect Games, confronts evil on PC via Steam today.

Save a crumbling world as two women bound by destiny: the knight Ave and starfaring sorceress Lune. Clash blades and sling spells while playing as both of them at once. As Ave, turn foes’ attacks against them with precise parries and deft dodges while casting Lune’s magic to weaken enemies, empower Ave, and alter the environment to their advantage. Synergize the duo’s might to tear down the forces responsible for the world’s demise. 

Solve environmental puzzles using Lune’s mysterious powers. Retrieve precious materials scattered across stunning hand-drawn landscapes including ancient frostlands, crumbling castles, and floating archipelagos. Recover from combat in a blessed temple to gather thoughts, upgrade equipment, and recharge the duo’s strength to return to the battlefield in full cosmic force.

Mix and match different embroideries (think of cute charms!) to gain permanent passive abilities, experimenting to find the best combinations dynamic battles. Raise the heroine’s battle potential through expansive skill trees. Succumb to the fallen world’s beauty with an evocative atmospheric soundtrack adding wonder and intrigue to the adventure. Trace the lost origins of Ave and Lune to reach memorable endings of a compelling story of tragedy and bravery.

“After years of development, Lunarium is available today for everyone to finally get their hands on,” said Jixiang, the director of Lunarium Studio. “It has been a long journey for us, and we are proud to finally present a timeless tale crafted by our love and passion for RPGs and deep narratives. Please enjoy this next adventure!”

Lunarium is now available on PC via Steam for $17.99 | €17.99 | £15.99 with a 10% launch discount for one week. The language supports English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. To learn more, visit the official Steam Page, follow Lunarium Game Studio on X, and search the hashtag #Lunarium on social media.

About Lunarium Game Studio

Lunarium Game Studio is composed of a small indie development team based in Shanghai, China. They are currently crafting their first title, Lunarium, a hand-drawn isometric ARPG.

About Imperfect Games

Imperfect Games is an up-and-coming indie game publisher founded in 2025 by Zodiac Chen. Its talented and passionate team aims to leverage its team’s extensive industry expertise and resources to help outstanding game developers successfully bridge the gap between China and the global gaming market through professional publishing, localization, and marketing support. 

Debuted as part of the first ever For One Night Only UKIE Showcase, the newest multiplayer level for the arena party game sprawls across 5 tiers of construction chaos. 

Wednesday 29th July 2026, Cardiff, UK – Indie publisher Curveball Games, and developer Cloth Cat Games have today revealed the Construction level for Planted!, the multiplayer arena party game for 1-4 players coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2026. Planted! invites players to sow, grow, and throw produce at goals (and each other) in arena battles as they attempt to rack up points to reign victorious over their opponents.

The Construction level is Planted!’s most dynamic arena yet, and sees players ascending a five storey, partially built skyscraper in a race against the clock. Each level introduces a fresh twist – from player launching cement mixers and split level arenas, to goal blocking steelwork and platforming challenges including a giant wrecking-ball, this level really challenges players to think on their feet as they battle against their friends to be crowned champion of construction (and vegetable throwing). 

Tools Down for the Construction Gameplay Video:

Planted! Key Features

• Something for Everyone – Play with up to four friends in co-op chaos, or take to the gardens of Planted! solo in the cutthroat world of horticultural combat.
• Grow into the Role – Learn the ropes, discover your favourite tactics and be ready to adapt to become an unstoppable growing machine!
• Embrace the Chaos – Dodge spud turrets, detonate weed bombs, produce produce, and rack up the most points however possible to become champion.
• Sow, Grow and Throw – Play across 8 diverse environments, each with unique twists, turns and challenges.
• Play your Way – Choose from a cast of unlikely characters with their own individual personality and style.

Planted! will be available digitally for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and physically for PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. 

About Curveball Games

Formed in 2025, Curveball games operates as the Publishing division of Curveball Leisure Group, providing digital and physical distribution for Indie and AA titles worldwide, aiming to uplift the games they love, and leverage their extensive experience and networks to bring them to the global market.

About Cloth Cat Games

Cloth Cat is an award winning indie dev and animation studio based in South Wales; crafting games and experiences for a whole range of platforms. Creating fun and games for over 12 years, they have a core team experienced in design and development, animation, filmmaking, and story. They utilise this diverse skill set and their collaborative experience to find niches in the way they tell stories, develop mechanics and bring characterful projects to life.

Oversee kingdoms as benevolent monarchs to reign supreme across the land

SEATTLE, WA – July 29, 2026 – The King is Watching, the award-nominated roguelite kingdom builder with more than 600,000 units sold and an 88% very positive review score on Steam, from developer Hypnohead and publisher tinyBuild, arrives today with great fanfare on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch!

Assume the throne of the monarch and direct your subjects through the power of his benevolent gaze. Look toward the fields to inspire peasants to sow and reap grain, or toward the wells to make them draw water for the kingdom. Your attention is also required to train defensive units, operate mage academies, and keep towers, ballistae, and other fortifications active. Survey the realm constantly, because whenever the king looks away, his subjects are liable to abandon their duties and return to their lazy ways. Gather resources, strengthen your defenses, build an army, and sally forth to meet the enemy on the field of battle! 

Rule effectively and complete challenges to unlock new Kings with vastly different governing styles. As brilliant architect King Leo the Wise, grant innovative building blueprints to loyal subjects. Lean into the mystical as King Spellus the Wizard, generating arcane crystals to cast powerful spells. Prepare for war as King Alucard, who can raise fallen soldiers on the battlefield and replenish his army with undead warriors. 

Outsmart and outmaneuver a devious new boss on each run. Discover their spiteful strategies and counter oncoming onslaughts by selecting advantageous blueprints and artifacts as the kingdom grows. After mastering each king’s playstyle, add Threat Levels to make enemies even more dangerous, demanding new strategies and sharper decision-making – and granting ever loftier rewards!

“After the royal welcome we had on PC, it was only natural to expand the realm of The King is Watching to consoles,” said Semyon Itmaniuk, Head of the Hypnohead Studio. “We’ve fully reworked the UI and control scheme specifically for consoles. No virtual cursor, no compromises. PC players won’t be left out, as these improvements will be making their way to the PC version too!” 

The King is Watching is available now on Xbox X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, with support for the following languages: English, German, Spanish (EU), Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese. 

For more information, visit tinyBuild’s official website, follow @tinyBuild on Twitter, and join the official Discord server.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Hypnohead Studio

Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is its second title. 

Relic Entertainment launches all-new standalone wave defense experience featuring roguelite progression, cooperative play, and endless replayability.

VANCOUVER, BC – July 29, 2026 – Relic Entertainment today announced that Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is now available on Steam for $29.99 USD / £23.99 GBP / €28.99 EUR with a 10% introductory discount for two weeks, alongside an additional 20% bundle discount for existing Company of Heroes 3 owners.

Available as a standalone product, Final Stand captures the strategy and intensity of Company of Heroes’ cinematic battles in a fast-paced wave defense experience for solo and cooperative play.

Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series’ signature combat with roguelite progression that encourages experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. Players must dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly challenging rounds, featuring intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand.

Launching during the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebration, Final Stand introduces an intense wave defense experience inspired by Relic’s legacy of fan-favorite survival modes, blending cinematic battlefield action with roguelite progression systems that create a new strategic experience with every run.

Built for both single-player and cooperative play, Final Stand challenges players to hold the line through 12 escalating waves of increasingly dangerous enemy forces. Between rounds, players construct custom battlegroups by selecting randomized units and abilities that persist throughout each run, ensuring no two battles unfold the same way.

Players can command one of four iconic factions:

• US Forces
• Wehrmacht
• British Forces
• Deutsches Afrikakorps

Each faction features its own progression path, strategic opportunities, and powerful upgrades that can dramatically alter gameplay.

Beyond individual runs, players unlock persistent progression through faction-specific upgrade trees, earning powerful perks and abilities that encourage experimentation, mastery, and higher-level challenges.

Key Features

• All-new standalone Company of Heroes wave defense experience
• Single-player and 2-player cooperative gameplay
• Command 4 iconic factions with unique strategies and progression paths
• Roguelite progression that creates new strategic possibilities every run
• 36 boss units featuring unique abilities and rewards
• 18 dynamic battlefield events
• 8 difficulty levels ranging from newcomer to veteran
• 5 battlegrounds purpose-built for wave defense gameplay
• Survive 12 escalating waves or test your limits in Endless Mode
• Faction-specific progression trees with impactful upgrades
• Unlock 4 premium cosmetic skin packs
• Brand-new announcer voice performances

As part of the Company’s ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, Relic recently announced Company of Heroes™ – Definitive Edition, with additional franchise updates and community initiatives planned throughout the year.

The next official NASCAR video game launches September 18 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – July 29, 2026 – NASCAR and iRacing Studios today debuted the official gameplay trailer for NASCAR 26, available to pre-order starting today. The newest game in the franchise will launch September 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, introducing the biggest gameplay evolution yet with dynamic track technology, cross-platform multiplayer, an enhanced driving model, burnout celebrations, a standalone game mode featuring The Chase, and an all-new Peak Performance training mode, making it the most authentic NASCAR experience ever delivered on console.

“Our fans told us they wanted iRacing Studios to build the next NASCAR console game, and they delivered,” said Nick Rend, Vice President of Interactive & Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “The response to NASCAR 25 reflected the momentum we’re seeing around NASCAR video games, and NASCAR 26 takes another meaningful step forward with improvements across the entire experience, from how the cars drive and tracks evolve to cross-platform play that brings the community together. This is the most complete and authentic NASCAR console game we have delivered.”

NASCAR 26 will build upon the success of NASCAR 25, developed by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes four NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series, along with a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend.

Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios’ industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise’s commitment to delivering an authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track.

Additional features include:

• New and improved game modes including an enhanced career mode with a new facilities feature and team upgrades, a standalone mode featuring The Chase, a new training mode, and cross-platform multiplayer
• Visual upgrades including improved graphics, skies, and dynamic lighting, plus better replay cameras
• More realistic racing with the new dynamic track technology, enhanced calibration tools for controls and force feedback, an improved driving model with overhauled tire and braking models, better driver AI, a particle system that enhances smoke, debris, and rubber buildup, and a 750 HP package
• New additions such as burnout celebrations, an all-new Ram truck, a new spotter (Freddie Kraft), and a trophy room
• New tracks including the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland, and St. Petersburg
• A host of other improvements with updated driver ratings, an improved paint kit, safety violations, DNFs and much, much more

“NASCAR 26 isn’t just about adding new features, it is to continue our long-term approach to building the most authentic NASCAR console franchise ever created,” said Matt Lewis, Vice President and Senior Producer at iRacing Studios. “Dynamic track technology means conditions evolve throughout a race weekend, the improvements we’ve made to the driving model, the new modes we’ve added… it’s all rooted in one of the founding principles of iRacing; leading with an authentic experience for our fans. We’re excited for players to experience NASCAR 26 this September.”

Beginning today, fans can pre-order NASCAR 26 at www.NASCAR26.com and choose from a Standard Edition ($59.99) and Gold Edition ($79.99), with Gold Edition owners receiving three days of early access beginning on September 15, four monthly paint scheme DLC packs, 1,000 career mode rep points, a $10,000 career bonus, and more.

Launching on September 18, NASCAR 26 will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

NASCAR 26 continues the sport’s expanding investment in interactive entertainment and fan engagement, bringing the latest innovations from the track to players around the world. For more information, to pre-order the game or watch the official gameplay trailer, visit www.NASCAR26.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

Swiss indie studio Kipwak Studio releases its biggest Early Access update alongside a new playable demo. game now 20% off until August 11

Le Bouveret, Switzerland / La Réunion, France, July 28, 2026. Kipwak Studio, in co-production with Lake On Fire and supported by Swiss Games, the Reunion Region and FEDER (European Union), today announces the release of version 0.7.0, the game’s biggest Early Access update to date, alongside a new playable demo now available on Steam. To celebrate, Wizdom Academy is available at 20% off its regular price until August 11, 2026.

What is Wizdom Academy?

Wizdom Academy is a 3D builder management sim developed by Kipwak Studio, a Franco-Swiss indie studio based between Le Bouveret (Switzerland) and La Reunion (France). You play as the Headmaster of your own wizarding school: you design every room floor by floor, recruit students from across the world, manage mana reserves, deal with staff demands, and answer to the Directorium, the magical authority that funds and inspects your academy.

Students accumulate over 100 unique traits, unlock more than 50 Destinies, and return to study multiple times before graduating. The best ones stay on as teachers, training the next generation. No two academies look alike, and the world pushes back: rival academies compete for influence in nearby villages, your staff have their own demands, and the Directorium’s emissary shows up to collect taxes.

The game launched in Early Access on Steam in April 2025. It has been in development mode since, with no major press communication for over a year. This release marks its public comeback: a new playable demo, a major update, and a discounted price to bring new players in.

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2668000/Wizdom_Academy/

A new demo, available now

For the first time, players can try Wizdom Academy for free through a dedicated Steam demo. The new demo gives new players a hands-on introduction to the core loop: building their academy floor by floor, recruiting students, managing mana and resources, and facing the pressure of the Directorium’s demands. No purchase required.

20% off until August 11

To celebrate the launch of the demo and the 0.7.0 update, Wizdom Academy is available at 20% off its regular price until August 11, 2026. New players can try the demo for free and jump into the full Early Access build at 20% off.

A major update across the board

Version 0.7.0 is the most comprehensive update Wizdom Academy has received since its Early Access launch. Nicknamed the Mana and Progression Update, it touches nearly every system in the game.  On the content side: five new quests have been added to the early game, a fog of war system has been introduced on the world map, student ranks now display as titles (Novice, Apprentice, Acolyte), and Destinies are now only offered when a student graduated in the matching subject family, making every graduation feel meaningful.  On the systems side: mana management has been entirely rebalanced, with construction sites no longer draining mana while being built, Mana Windmills now depending on height and wind exposure, and a dedicated mana gauge now displaying net balance per cycle. The Directorium’s Emissary received a full visual and behavioural rework, and Trust now directly influences tax demands.  The update also resolves several critical progression blockers, including classrooms refusing to welcome students, teachers not teaching, and quest chains stopping mid-way. Character movement, tooltips, and UI clarity have all been polished significantly.  The game is, in the developers’ own words, “much clearer, more stable, more readable, and better paced.”

About Wizdom Academy

Wizdom Academy is a 3D builder management sim where you take on the role of Headmaster of your own wizarding school. Design every room, recruit students from across the world, send professors on expeditions, and keep your school running through mana droughts, staff drama and rival academies.

With over 100 unique student traits, more than 50 Destinies to unlock, and a comprehensive tech tree, every playthrough produces a different academy. Students return to study, grow with your decisions, and the best graduates stay on as teachers. shaping the next generation in your own image.

Wizdom Academy is a Franco-Swiss co-production between Kipwak Studio and Lake On Fire, supported by Swiss Games, the Reunion Region (France), and co-funded by FEDER (European Union).

Premiering today, July 29, this new Gameplay Feature introduces the two protagonists at the heart of 1666: Amsterdam

Montreal – July 29th, 2026 – Panache Digital Games released today a new Gameplay Feature for 1666: Amsterdam, offering a closer look at the two protagonists at the heart of the upcoming story-led action-adventure from creative director Patrice Désilets.

Meet Noa, heir to an ancient lineage of Zaindaris tasked with hunting down the Originals, and Aaron, mysteriously summoned 300 years into the past and trapped inside the body of a cat.

Bound together across centuries, the two must work as one to uncover hidden truths and confront an ancient force threatening the balance of the world.

This new Gameplay Feature also offers a closer look at the mystical tools and powers that shape Noa’s journey and the unique bond that defines their adventure.

Wishlist 1666: Amsterdam now on Steam and Epic Games Store.

About 1666: Amsterdam

A cycle is ending. Another one is beginning. Take part in Noa’s Commencement as she inherits the mantle of the Collector. Unravel a mystery that spans centuries. Choose the companion that will walk beside you. Follow the traces left behind in a city shaped by secrets, power, and memory. This is where everything begins. 

About Panache Digital Games

Panache Digital Games is a Montréal-based independent studio founded in 2014 by Patrice Désilets and Jean-François Boivin.

With a team of over 60 developers, the studio creates bold, original experiences that push creative and systemic boundaries, with a strong focus on player-driven narratives and emergent gameplay.