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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES EVERCOLD—LATEST FINAL FANTASY XIV EXPANSION SET FOR JANUARY 2027

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EVANGELION Crossover Alliance Raid and Nintendo Switch 2 Version Revealed; Shadowbringers Expansion Added to Free Trial and More

SQUARE ENIX® today announced Evercold, the sixth expansion for the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, set to launch in January 2027.

Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new expansion during his keynote address at FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, with the Evercold teaser trailer kicking off the Godless Realms Saga story arc. The teaser offers a glimpse into the adventures that the Warrior of Light will experience on the Fourth.

Yoshida also revealed EVANGELION – Ghosts of Desire coming in Evercold. The exciting new alliance raid series is a crossover with the hugely popular Japanese anime, EVANGELION, and will be created in collaboration with khara, Inc., best known for its work on the EVANGELION series. Since EVANGELION’s first television broadcast in 1995, the anime’s mysterious and profound storyline, alongside its innovative and stylish visual expression, has had a profound influence on numerous creators around the world, with the iconic franchise later expanding its library with multiple animated films and a comic adaptation.

View the EVANGELION: Ghosts of Desire Teaser Trailer below.

During the keynote, Yoshida also announced an unprecedented battle system overhaul with Reborn and Evolved modes coming to the game with the launch of Evercold. Reborn Mode will be based on the current combat system and job mechanics, while Evolved Mode offers greater emphasis on job identity. Further details and live gameplay was showcased during the development panel of Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Day 1 and is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/_aCGzxWczCM?si=GSbCNVp5-9ouAh3f&t=20678 (New jobs introduced in Evercold will only be playable using Evolved mode).

A comprehensive list of additional announcements from today’s keynote related to the upcoming expansion, Evercold, includes:

  • Two new jobs: tank and physical ranged DPS
  • Level cap increase from 100 to 110
  • New cities
  • Distinctive new areas
  • New gigantic constructs and other monstrous threats to overcome
  • New allies to encounter
  • New dungeons
  • New trials
  • A new raid series
  • A new Ultimate raid
  • PvP updates
  • Ongoing content updates, including new gear and crafting recipes, updates to the Duty Support System and more

The launch of Evercold and its subsequent patch series will also allow all FINAL FANTASY XIV players to enjoy various expanded updates to the game’s design, in addition to the battle system changes, such as:

  • Seasons: An overhaul to the way players earn rewards and improve their characters
  • Armoury Update: To better facilitate playing with multiple jobs
  • Expanded Character Customization: More ways to make your character stand out from the crowd

For more information and future updates on Evercold, please visit the teaser site at: https://sqex.to/LtSxV

Further information regarding the FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 7.5x series was also outlined during the keynote, with details on the Dancing Mad (Ultimate) raid. The patch schedule leading to the release of 8.0 was also detailed, providing players with additional content to look forward to, including:

  • Patch 7.5 (releasing April 28) – New main scenario quests, new Trial, and Echoes of Vana’diel Part 3
  • Patch 7.51 (releasing June 2) – New Cosmic Exploration Star “Auxesia,” new Custom Deliveries: Tiisol Ja, and Dancing Mad (Ultimate)
  • Patch 7.55 (releasing July 28) – New updates to Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures quests, the debut of Occult Crescent: North Horn, and new Phantom Weapon quests
  • Patch 7.56 (releasing Sept. 8) – New main scenario quests and introduction of beastmaster

On April 28, the Free Trial for the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga will also be expanded to include the highly praised third expansion, Shadowbringers. With all content up to Patch 5.58 soon to be included with not only A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions, there has never been a better time for newcomers to join over 30 million other registered accounts on their adventures. Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to four full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. Learn more about the Free Trial: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

Finally, SQUARE ENIX President and CEO, Takashi Kiryu, took to the stage to close the keynote and announce the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. This version will be arriving in August 2026. We plan to have an early access period, to test server stability, then launch into official service. Adventurers from more platforms than ever before can join together to enjoy this vast world. More details can be found here: https://sqex.to/GBs8O

The keynote presentation (English language supported) can be viewed on YouTube via the Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Day 1 live stream:

FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim continued through Saturday, April 25. Fans at home were able to enjoy the stage content live on Twitch and YouTube (Day 1 & Day 2), as well as purchase a range of new in-game items commemorating the event from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store. The commemorative items are also available at a discounted price until the launch of Patch 7.5 on Tuesday, April 28. Additionally, this year, both the piano and THE PRIMALS concerts were also available as a paid stream.

About EVANGELION

The television series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION became an immediate and widespread sensation upon its first broadcast in 1995.

In 2007, the series was relaunched as the Rebuild of EVANGELION film series. Conceived, written and directed by Hideaki Anno, EVANGELION: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 were all hugely successful, captivating new fans and garnering much praise from a wide range of audiences.

The fourth and final film in the series, EVANGELION: 3.0 + 1.0, was released on March 8, 2021, after having been postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It recorded 6.73 million admissions, earning 10.2 billion yen at the box office.

On March 8, 2023, the long-awaited Blu-ray and DVD, EVANGELION: 3.0 + 1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME was released.

October 2025 marked 30 years since the television series debuted, and a celebratory event titled EVANGELION: 30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION was held in Yokohama Arena between February 21 and 23, 2026. Though such an anniversary event was a first for the series, it proved to be a resounding success, attracting a great many visitors from Japan and around the world.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 207 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
 
© SQUARE ENIX. LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

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Travis Bruno
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Developer: Sad Cat Studios
Publisher: Thunderful Games
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $19.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Almost everywhere someone looks these days, there is some type of AI integration or companion involved. Whether it happens to be a pre-installed AI assistant on a cell phone, something pre-installed on the computer, or even an Alexa, AI has continued to climb its way into our lives whether we hope for it or not. But what if things didn’t play out the way they did back during World War II, and what if instead of a complete fallout, the devastation led to a new breakthrough in human technological advancement? That is the type of story that Sad Cat Studios offers when it comes to REPLACED. With parts of humanity living what appears to be a care-free life, what happens when this technological advancement starts coming at the cost of everything else? 

Story

Set in a dystopian alternate past where, rather than successfully deploy nuclear weapons on Japan, the United States nuked itself by accident, triggering massive fallout throughout most of the country. This resulted in the founding of the Phoenix Corporation to help raise the country from the ashes, and Phoenix City is the hub of where their greatest invention lies, an incredibly advanced AI called R.E.A.C.H. Set in 1984, players take on the role of Doctor Warren Marsh who helped create R.E.A.C.H. in order to save as many people as possible but, during a ’bout of overworking, somehow triggers an explosion that transfers the AI, now known as REACH, into Warren’s body. 

In an attempt to seek help from the explosion, REACH tries to speak with first responders only to find them executing survivors and firing upon him, forcing him to flee into the outskirts of the city and end up thrown over the wall, surviving by sheer luck and finding himself fighting through a gang of crazed survivors before being saved by Tempest, one of the leaders of the local city where Disposals have come to try their best to survive together despite being seen as castaways, their organs harvested and their bodies tossed over the wall with little care if they survive or not. With REACH barely able to understand human emotion or even what drives these people, let alone how their situation came about since, at least according to its programming only volunteers can donate their organs. Despite this, REACH has one goal in mind, returning back to the lab where this all started and returning Warren’s body back to him and allowing REACH back into its artificial form.

REPLACED tells an engaging narrative because not only does it tell its own overarching storyline about trying to see the Disposals rise up against the people who made them outcasts in the first place but also tells the story of what it means to be human. This is done through watching REACH’s reactions and interactions with characters as he learns more about the world and the real situation of the people in it, not just what he was programmed to believe. Thankfully a fairly solid collection of side-characters and main characters alongside REACH play off of his unique approach to things, especially since REACH narrates to himself a lot, trying to “compute” the oddities of everything that he has seen compared to what he thought he knew. This is also helped out by a slew of collectables scattered throughout the game as well as background details while exploring. Most of these collectables provide extra backstory about the world itself or details about specific events that have happened and ironically certain historical moments, such as JFK and Nixon, remain true even in this altered history.

What is unfortunate however is the game’s pacing. While the story may start out fast paced and keep players guessing what will happen next, they will then be drawn into incredibly simple missions that offer very little plot progression beyond “building” REACH’s inevitable move into the city. These story sections drag heavily, especially regarding the side-quests which almost entirely involve simply walking from one character to another to complete them, but doing these also provides extra bonuses such as health boosts, energy charging, and more. It is also worth noting that far too many locations that players travel through, despite being gorgeous looking as we will go over later, feel far too padded out. Given REACH’s movement speed, holding right for nearly a minute to trigger the next scene without any other input is far from engaging, despite how interesting the story waiting on the other side might be.

Gameplay

REPLACED is best described as a 2.5D style platformer with the occasional fight mixed in and a puzzle here and there, though these puzzles are incredibly basic and even the combat itself leaves a bit to be desired. Despite Warren Marsh being, as far as players are shown, a scientist that spent all of his time at a desk or hooked up to a neuro-helmet, REACH is able to use his body to pull off some rather impressive moves both inside and outside of combat. REACH can easily jump from platform to platform, occasionally needing to catch and pull himself up or roll over an edge if timed incorrectly but the actual timing is usually quite tight in these platforming sequences. A jump slightly too early can lead to an instant death fall and, oddly enough, REACH cannot jump straight up and will bounce into a wall he should be able to climb up otherwise and need to jump at it from a slight distance.

Some more complex additions to platforming are added a little later on, such as having to use a pickaxe to notch into “damaged” looking concrete that the game has trouble registering correctly, adding various hazards such as steam, electricity, and even fire that will instantly kill REACH, and the aforementioned puzzle element that is basically the only real puzzle through the first three quarters of the game, moving boxes or “air blowing” platforms. Platforms that are blowing air can be used to “double jump” with REACH using his gun to shoot downwards and give himself a bit of extra boost to reach his target. Otherwise general climbing navigation is simply following the yellow painted handles and ledges.

The combat in REPLACED is a bit of a mixed bag as it does have some interesting ideas but doesn’t really evolve a lot along the way despite offering new “tools” as players progress. Whenever players enter a battle arena REACH will draw his baton/gun and partake in melee focused combat with waves of enemies that appear both in the background and plane that the player is on. This strange portrayal of characters makes for a mess of what actual enemies are fighting when, and can be incredibly annoying if players are aiming at an enemy that is in the backlines waiting for their turn. Either way, with the melee system enemies will flash with either red exclamation marks signifying that players will need to dodge the attack or a yellow exclamation mark meaning they can parry it and lay into the enemy instead. 

Some enemies will have armor that will need to be ripped away using the pickaxe players obtain shortly into the game before they can be properly damaged. The firearm that players eventually obtain can only be fired once, initially, and is charged by being on the offensive and striking at foes, giving players a one-shot kill usually on most enemies when it is charged and ready to fire. Eventually the combat adds an Overdrive function to the firearm that accumulates over multiple fights and can be used to fire multiple rounds in a row when activated. Another defensive/offensive option eventually unlocked is the ability to reflect incoming enemy fire and hit another enemy with it instead by pressing a certain button the moment an enemy’s aiming line turns red. Unfortunately the timing for this seems rather off since, for as many times as it worked correctly, it also resulted in REACH catching a round to the face. Reflecting enough bullets will also charge a Shockwave ability that can take out numerous foes as well but is unlocked far too late into the game to feel meaningful.  

The boss fights are generally fairly interesting as most bosses feature a unique feature that players will need to take on one way or another, be it their attack pattern varying, an extra modified feature that players will need to keep an eye on, or something else unique. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the final two bosses of the game. One simply involves a late introduced hacking mini-game and platforming and the final boss is a massive let down, making the entire final few confrontations feel lackluster compared to earlier encounters. It is also worth noting that stealth and chase sequences in REPLACED are terribly boring. Stealth involves simply avoiding red spotlights, usually through boxes or robots that move slower than the player does, and the chase sequences tend to be so tightly timed that players will need to be literally holding the run button during the loading screen to even have a chance of success, since the enemy will move before the player can and kill them if not.

It is also worth noting that once players complete REPLACED there is sadly no way to replay old chapters through Chapter Select or even a “new game plus” mode of sorts. This means that any collectables or optional objectives that players may have missed involving the game’s lore or side characters can only be found by starting a new run entirely from the beginning. Even attempting to reload a completed save will start players at the final platforming section of the final boss, giving players little replayability unless they want to run through the entire title again.

Audio & Visual

It must be said that Sad Cat Games has done something absolutely wonderful when it comes to REPLACED’s visuals. They have crafted a gorgeously dystopian world in the most unique way possible and nearly every location players explore shines as a result. While a few locations feel a bit repetitive, most are quite outstanding looking as players traverse through the cyberpunk dystopia. There are even a few moments where REACH himself will stop and admire the worldview. That being said, it is disappointing that the designs of enemies are rather generic and don’t lean into the whole body experiments as far as they could have outside of one instance, and even then it wasn’t even a visual element.

It is worth noting that there is no voice work of any kind in REPLACED. Even the audio diaries that players find are simply shown as text in the player’s collectables. The background music on the other hand is outstanding and it is a nice touch that players can collect the background music and listen to it on their handheld in the game, but it is rather unfortunate that they cannot play these tracks while platforming around, only in the menu itself.

Overall

REPLACED is a stunning looking game that takes 2.5D to the next level and that is something Sad Cat Games should truly feel proud of here. Combine that with a story that grows to be incredibly interesting over time and players will find themselves eager to see the end of REACH’s journey, even if it means they’ll have to deal with combat that grows repetitive, generic platforming, and annoying stealth sections along the way to see it through.

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My Little Cafe Nightmare Release Date Announcement

Philip Federico
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Solo developer SethMadDev and Ivy Juice Games are excited to announce that My Little Cafe Nightmare will leave Early Access on June 2nd, 2026.

Since its Early Access launch on October 29, 2025, My Little Cafe Nightmare has sold over 5,000 copies and gathered more than 12,000 wishlists. The game continues to gain traction, with near-daily streams and an active community. Thanks to its Twitch integration feature, viewers can even join the game as customers in the café.

The Release Date Announcement Trailer will premiere during the pre-show of the Wishlisted.gg Showcase. The trailer will become publicly available once the livestream has concluded. A VOD version will also be accessible starting April 24, 2026, following the end of the showcase, below.

About My Little Cafe Nightmare

My Little Cafe Nightmare is a dark yet cozy cafe simulator in which you brew otherworldly coffee for ghostly patrons. Upgrade your shop, manage supplies, and turn a haunted café into a sanctuary amidst nightmares.

Game Features and Highlights

  • Renovate and customize your cafe
  • Brew otherworldly coffee
  • Manage your logistics
  • Automate your workflows
  • Twitch integration that lets viewers join as customers

About Ivy Juice Games

Ivy Juice Games is a Berlin-based developer-publisher duo focused on creating small, unique games and supporting solo developers through publishing. Their debut title is SCHROTT, and My Little Cafe Nightmare marks their first published title.

About SethMadDev

SethMadDev is a solo developer based in Fulda, Germany. My Little Cafe Nightmare is his first commercial release.

Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Douses Emergencies on PC May 11

Philip Federico
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Watch the release date announcement trailer, featuring narration by voice actor Shigeru Chiba

TOKYO – April 25, 2026 – OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deception game from co-developers tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc., and publisher Aniplex, quenches hot flames on PC via Steam on Mon, May 11, 2026, as revealed during INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25.Check out the new trailer here, narrated by renowned voice actor Shigeru Chiba.

Slip on the firefighting gear, grab a water hose, and rush to put out blazing buildings before everything burns to ash. Team up with three to ten Octopus firefighters to extinguish the furious flames.

Fire emergencies require vigilance and sharp eyes, as there are not only approaching flames, but hidden amongst the crew are sneaky Squid Artists aiming to fuel the fire. Suss out the pesky Artists blending in with the team before it’s too late, as their goal is to do ANYTHING to wreak havoc and max out the fire gauge. Catch the crisis on scene and send them to the Octojar to reveal their true form! 

As the stealthy Artist, sabotage the firefighters’ emergency response plans without being exposed. Ditch the disguise for a quick boost in mobility to turn the burning stage into a blistering warzone.

Set everything ablaze, heat up the fire gauge, and swap between faux-firefighter and full blown squid to unleash fiery mayhem. Regardless of the cost, reduce all firefighters’ HP to zero, prevent them from extinguishing the flames, or else lose the whole game!

“Since first revealing OCTOPinbs, the team has joyfully read fans’ excitement to call each other’s blazing bluffs,” said Aniplex. “We hope you look forward to fighting fires as OCTOs and sowing chaos as the trickster Pinbs (that’s Squid upside down and backwards, because even their names can’t be trusted!) next month.”

OCTOPinbs will be available on Mon, May 11, 2026 on PC via Steam for $9.99 USD, with language support in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, German, Korean, Spanish, and French. Wishlist OCTOPinbs today! For more information, join the Discord server, visit the Steam Page, official website, TikTok, and make sure to follow the X (Twitter) account.

About tri-Ace

tri-Ace Inc. is a Japanese video game development studio founded in 1995 by former Wolfteam employees, renowned for creating action-packed RPG series. Based in Tokyo, the company specializes in console and PC software development, with a reputation for deep, complex battle and skill systems.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

About Lasengle

Lasengle, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aniplex that specializes in planning, developing, and hosting games. Its previous work includes the multi-million download mobile hit Fate/Grand Order, and the 2D action fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

About Aniplex

Aniplex is a comprehensive entertainment company with a global presence, engaged in a wide range of businesses centered on animation. The company operates in various fields, including the planning and production of anime, film, and music; game development; the release and distribution of physical and digital products; theatrical production and distribution; TV licensing; merchandising and licensing; the design and sale of figures and character goods; the operation of the “Aniplex Online” e-commerce store; and the production of live stage plays and events.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

PvP Puzzle Showdown SHIKA-Q Shapes Up for a Future in eSports, EVO Japan 2026 Side Event Announced

Philip Federico
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Monthly online worldwide tournaments starting this June

TOKYO — 25 April 2026 — SHIKA-Q, the high-octane PvP puzzle battle game with music elements, developed and published by AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD., connects with the competitive gaming scene in a newly announced upcoming side event at EVO Japan 2026, taking place on Sunday, 3 May 2026 (JST). Registration for the SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament is open until Wed, 2 May at 6:00 PM JST.

No falling puzzle pieces here! Fight for control of 10×10 boards in a quick-thinking battle of wits on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Rotate and precisely place shaped tiles to form Links, and execute strategic moves to push back against opponents. 

Mere milliseconds separate victory and defeat, but thoughtful moves can outsmart opponents — which strategy will prevail? Strike a balance between lightning-fast reaction times and pre-planned tile placements. Form special patterns to execute Attacks, Disruptions, Recoveries and special moves that can shift momentum and deplete an opponent’s HP bar in an instant. 

Hear and feel high-pressure moments as SHIKA-Q’s 30+ fully voiced music tracks sync with arcade visuals and punchy sound effects, amplifying tension and encouraging flow state gameplay for competitors to truly get in the zone. 

Clear 99 stages and aim for the high score in Challenge Mode where optimal tile placement is the key to victory, or test skills against rivals across the globe in Versus Mode featuring ranked online matches. 

Unlock UI designs, music, emotes, loading screens, wallpapers and much more with the DLC Battle Pass. Future competitors can look forward to monthly online tournaments and new game modes to be announced at a later date, on the official SHIKA-Q YouTube channel with 150,000 subscribers.

SHIKA-Q is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and currently in development for PC via Steam with language options in English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Dutch. For more information, follow SHIKA-Q on Steam, YouTube, X and join the official SHIKA-Q Discord.

About AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD.

Agni Flare Co., Ltd. is a creative production company whose corporate philosophy is “to make gaming experiences more captivating.” With a focus on game visual production—including real-time effects—the company handles a wide range of creative projects.

Notable projects include Splatoon 3 and the Dragon Quest series. Following the 2020 release of Shikaku Q for smartphones (iOS/Android), the company has also begun planning and developing its own titles.

Village-Building ARPG “Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL” Revealed

Philip Federico
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Arriving on PC via Steam in Q4 2026, Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 in 2027

TOKYO — April 25, 2026 — Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL, a village-building Action RPG from developer Team EARTH WARS and publisher One or Eight INC., rises from the rubble on PC via Steam in Q4 2026, before arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in 2027, as revealed during today’s INDIE Live Expo.

Demons have ravaged the realm of Luna, and a Bounder who possesses the rare power of creation has been chosen to rebuild the once-flourishing society. Harness the Bounder’s inventive abilities to construct a new world, and fight back against Demon Kings and their mischievous monsters threatening to tear it down again. 

Reconstructing society means wearing many hats(literally!). Wear and share over 20 different job hats with the Bounder and their companions, assigning jobs from production roles like farmer and lumberjack to combat roles like warrior and mage.

Create intricate towns with homes, roads, fences, and add a touch of personality with furniture and decorations. Grow crops and cook delicious meals with fellow townspeople. Form a fully-functioning, autonomous economy through villager role assignment and specialized buildings. Build up the village’s strength and explore uncharted territories for new resources, treasures, and adventure!

Listen for music in the distance… it just might be the Demon Kings riling up their rowdy minions with a live musical performance. Prepare to defend the Bounder’s ever-expanding domain from excited enemies: pray to goddess statues that grant stackable, stat-boosting blessings, and head into battle anointed with almighty powers alongside your villagers outfitted with combat hats. 

“The word ‘Warota’ is slang for laughter. We’ve always wanted to create a lighthearted take on rebuilding a broken world from the ground up,” said Kuroiwa, Director at Team EARTH WARS. “True to its title, this is a playful, high-spirited game. It features combat, companions, farming, meals, live performances, toilets… and yes, even poop! We have much more to share in the coming months, stay tuned!”

Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL gathers materials on PC via Steam this winter, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in 2027. Supported languages include Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 

Follow Team EARTH WARS and One or Eight INC. on X for the latest updates. 

About Team EARTH WARS

Team EARTH WARS is a development team based in Japan, and the creators of the stylish 2D side-scrolling action RPG LOST EPIC. 

About One or Eight INC.

One or Eight is a Japan-based game development studio with a focus on creating obsession-worthy titles, with various Touhou Titles under its belt, including Marisa of Liartop Mountain and Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost, as well as other iconic releases like LOST EPIC, EARTH WARS, VTuber Baseball, and many more.

Imbibe to Survive in Tipsy Russian Roulette Survival “Drunken Goddess Reflux” on PC Later This Year

Philip Federico
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TOKYO — April 25, 2026 — Drunken Goddess Reflux, the tipsy roguelike survival game from publisher Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU, does its best to hold its liquor on PC via Steam in 2026, as revealed today during INDIE Live Expo.

Drink as if life depends on it…because it does! Go shot-for-shot against an alcoholic demon who really enjoys your company, and fight the urge to vomit in a life-or-death Russian Roulette night of madness. 

The drinks may be neat, but your sanity is on the rocks as three glasses full of who knows what determine how the rest of the night goes. Best case scenario? Dangerously high blood alcohol levels. Worst case? Spilled blood, as the demon seeks eternal company…okay, look, she wants to kill you because she loves you. She wants to spend an eternity together!  

Each shot glass contains an unknown amount of alcohol, and outdrinking an eternal being is not for lightweights. Every round of booze has different strengths and effects — strategically pick your poison, earn Trick Cards after every drink, and explore the surrounding bar to locate lingering spirits granting special skills.

As the night goes on, the pours get stronger. Do whatever it takes to stave off lowered inhibitions, even if it means driving icepicks into your hands (the pain helps with staying alert!) As the demon loses her wits, she has increasing trouble enforcing the rules of the game — pull clever tricks while she’s none the wiser, and drink her under the table to escape unscathed.

Drunken Goddess Reflux arrives on PC via Steam in 2026 with language options in English, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified). For more information, visit Alliance Arts’ official website and follow them on X / Twitter.

About Alliance Arts Inc.

Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind titles including The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.

Investigate a Real-Life Cold Case in the New Trailer for the Mystery Horror Adventure SOS Recordings, Unveiled at the Wishlisted Showcase

Philip Federico
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CRITICAL REFLEX descends further into the depths of horror with three new publishing announcements for SOS Recordings, Cucina Stellata, and Grobnopolis | Last Days

NICOSIA, Cyprus –April 24, 2026 –CRITICAL REFLEX is thrilled to announce that three new chilling horror games have joined its CR Channel publishing lineup. Get lost in a haunting historical mystery in SOS Recordings, hold on to your sanity in the stomach-churning culinary adventure Cucina Stellata, and piece together the secrets of a sunless sky and the Church in the atmospheric horror experience Grobnopolis | Last Days. Get a gripping look at the terrors that await in SOS Recordings with the game’s new trailer, premiered today at the Wishlisted showcase.

SOS Recordings

Based on a real-life unsolved case, PackDev’s SOS Recordings follows the trail of a historical mystery where two hikers were rescued alive on Hokkaido’s Mount Asahi beside a colossal “SOS” which they inexplicably did not make. As a detective, you’ll listen to recordings and explore the hazy landscapes of Japan by foot, road and sky in an attempt to uncover the elusive truth… though perhaps not before it consumes you. Get lost in low-poly recreations of mist-drenched pine forests, roaring black rivers, and serene meadows as they fade away along with the explanation behind the mysterious plea for help.

Cucina Stellata

Dine on this short psychological horror game where gastronomy, ritual, and cosmic appetite share the same table. Rich in historical atmosphere and literary voice, Cucina Stellata, developed by Filthy Eden,is a one-sitting descent into exquisite taste and a craving that knows no end. As you prepare authentic 19th-century Italian recipes through tactile cooking sequences, you may find that the boundaries between nourishment, desire and madness begin to collapse.

Grobnopolis | Last Days

Developer Bananadevjeff’s Grobnopolis | Last Days continues the story of the viral itch.io hit Funeralopolis in an expanded game experience. As an apartment block caretaker in 1983 Huta-Grobno, you find fragile comfort in keeping things running smoothly while the city curdles into panic. When the locals begin to whisper of a thick “Soup” overtaking the streets and the local ecclesiastical order tightens its unseen grip on your community, you must piece together what’s happening through newspapers, uneasy conversations, and a homemade radio. Though you may find, as people often do, that some things were meant to remain buried.

Wishlist SOS Recordings, Cucina Stellata, and Grobnopolis | Last Days today! For additional info on these titles and more, follow CRITICAL REFLEX on Twitter and visit www.criticalreflex.com. Follow CR Channel on Twitter, and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About PackDev

PackDev is an independent game development and asset creation studio specializing in high-quality 3D models and environments. Founded by a group of longtime collaborators, the studio has grown into the largest seller of assets on the Unreal Engine Marketplace (FAB). PackDev is focused on supporting developers worldwide while also creating immersive experiences inspired by real-world viral mysteries, including their upcoming game SOS Recordings.

About Filthy Eden

Based in Italy, Filthy Eden is an independent game studio focused on dark atmospheres and narrative-driven experiences. Formed by a small team of developers across art, music, writing, and programming, the studio creates story-rich games that blend mood, interactivity, and thought-provoking themes.

About Bananadevjeff

Bananadevjeff is an independent solo developer based in Poland. They make small, atmospheric games through collaboration with friends from university and game jams.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror.

Wishlisted Reveal: Retro Soulslike “Memoirium” Deals Death in Dreams on PC August 13

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Battle the nightmares that lie dormant deep within the realm of dreams

Manila, Philippines – April 24, 2026 – Memoirium, the retro soulslike set in the crumbling realm of dreams from developer GoldenGratus and published by Outersloth, slashes away nightmarish terrors on PC via Steam on Aug. 13, 2026, as revealed in the Wishlisted Showcase. 

Watch the official release date announcement trailer below!

What’s reality, and what’s a dream? What are you…or rather, who are you? In Memoirium, everything is but sand and stars.

Awaken within a dreamscape domain, confused and dazed. As a Dreamer, discover self-purpose in a realm that begets mystery at every turn. Escape an ever-changing pocket of dreams existing on subconscious planes of reality. Escape the wrath of a mysterious force set on consolidating every territory and power in the realm, with not a single dream gone to waste.

Traverse unpredictable fragments of amalgamated dreams, where 21st-century classrooms, castles made of wax, and alluring coral reefs exist as neighboring regions. Explore interconnected dungeons to discover powerful items known as Keepsakes and learn mystifying spells known as Lullabies. All equipment serves a purpose. Don armor that weakens negative status effects, or a mask that alters enemy behavior in combat.

Face ice-wielding warriors, mischievous librarians, or even the most feared protectors of the land. Wield powers beyond imagination, like hulking blades and stealthy bows. Be mindful of building up Stress and Connection, which determine how many physical actions or magic spells one can unleash in this ethereal place.

For all its enigmas, this oneiric land provides one single area of respite: your room. Take a break in a strange room under the Dreamer’s control. Decorate it with mementos discovered in Memoirium or items discovered along the journey. Rest, reflect, and prepare for the uncanny adventure ahead.

“Memoirium is a testament to my love of games and video game narratives,” says Paolo Villanueva, founder of GoldenGratus. “No generative AI was used. This is a passion project that showcases my love of the soulslike genre and I can’t wait for everyone to experience this otherworldly title meant to help you ponder the existence of both the dreams you cherish and the dreams you fear.”

Memoirium will launch on PC via Steam on Aug. 13, 2026. For more information, please visit GoldenGratus’ official website, follow the team on X (formerly Twitter), and join the official Discord.

About GoldenGratus

Headquartered in the Philippines, GoldenGratus was founded by Paolo Villanueva, who entered his gaming career as a freelance writer to now full-time video game developer, having previously released third-person action title Undying Lantern and is ready to soon release his soulslike RPG Memoirium.

Unearth The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time on Steam May 28th

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The greatest game that never was vanished for decades. Now, in 2026, it’s reemerged in an all new form

Sacramento, California, March 3rd, 2026 – Coin Drop Games and Glootschke Games are launching their original meta puzzle game, The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time, on Steam May 28th. Deduce puzzles and solve secrets behind this greatest game that never was!

The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time (TRotEotGRPGoAT for short) is a deduction Puzzle game set in the last hour of a lost non-existent 90s JRPG complete with original manual, director’s commentary, and clips of an unreleased amateur documentary, all used to uncover the secret at the heart of it all: “What is the Greatest RPG of All Time?”

Players start at level 99, seeing the conclusion to story arcs they were never present for, heroic sacrifices by side characters they never knew existed, all while uncovering the meta-narrative of why they’ve never heard of this game, why they can only play the last hour, and why it’s being remade in the first place.

“The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time isn’t a remake and is barely an RPG,” said Lead Designer Lucas Immanuel. “Instead, it’s a deeply layered narrative-heavy puzzle game. It’s less Final Fantasy and more ‘Tunic meets Inscryption’, but also features the greatest RPG of all time – albeit only the ending.”

Features:

  • A Fully featured RPG Battle System
  • Complex deduction puzzles
  • Beautiful 3D/pixel hybrid visuals
  • Full-motion video
  • A mystery at its core

For more information on The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time: Wishlist on Steam

About Coin Drop Games:
Coin Drop Games is an indie developer making genre-defying experiences that surprise, delight, and intrigue.

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