A brand-new Oarai crew arrives with a new vehicle, exclusive customization items, and more

October 15th, 2026 – The spirit of Sensha-Dō returns to World of Tanks from October 15th to October 22nd, marking a new chapter in the Girls und Panzer collaboration. Oarai Girls’ High School is expanding its ranks with Team-Leoponsan, a lively new crew led by Commander Nakajima, alongside the Tiger (P) Leoponsan and a selection of exclusive Girls und Panzer content.

Full of energy and always ready to accelerate into action, Team-Leoponsan brings a fresh personality to Oarai’s Sensha-Dō lineup. Commander Nakajima features her own unique voiceover, while assigning all four crew members to the same German vehicle unlocks special team dialogue during battles.

At the center of the new content is the Tiger (P) Leoponsan, a Tier VI German heavy tank built for commanders who enjoy a more dynamic approach to battle. Its unique mobility system temporarily boosts acceleration, allowing the vehicle to reach top speed more quickly. The tank also comes with an exclusive built-in style inspired by Team-Leoponsan’s passion for speed. Two new all-season 2D styles extend the team’s distinctive look to any vehicle, allowing tankers to showcase the spirit of Oarai Girls’ High School wherever they roll. Alongside this newcomer, classic Girls und Panzer vehicles will also be available in special offers, giving fans another opportunity to add iconic machines to their collection.

Throughout the event, commanders can complete special missions to earn GuP Tokens and exchange them in the Girls und Panzer Event Store. The rewards include voiced Commanders, rare 2D styles, decals, emblems, and other customization items. New Team-Leoponsan content joins returning favorites from Oarai Girls’ High School, St. Gloriana, Saunders, Kuromorimine, and Jatkosota HS.

The lineup also features two new Team-Leoponsan decals and a distinctive emblem starring the team’s charming Leopon mascot. The fully adjustable Oarai 2D Style makes its return as well, allowing tankers to combine paints, emblems, and inscriptions into a design that reflects their own Sensha-Dō spirit.

For more information and to access special World of Tanks and Girls und Panzer offers, visit the official website at [PORTAL ARTICLE LINK].

About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into epic tank battles of World War II with gamers from around the world. Your arsenal includes over 950 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry, with offices around the world. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: https://wargaming.com/en/

About Girls und Panzer​

Girls und Panzer is a popular anime franchise that was first broadcast in October 2012 as a 12-episode TV series. With the unique concept of high school girls playing against each other in tanks and its heart-warming drama, it has since become well known all over the world. As a result of the TV series’ success, a Girls und Panzer OVA hit theaters in July 2014, and a film version took to the silver screen in November 2015. The movie was a smash hit and amassed a total box office revenue of over 2.5 billion JPY. The town of Ōarai in the Ibaraki Prefecture, where the series is based, has become increasingly popular as more fans flock to come visit it. The first installment of the latest OVA series, Girls und Panzer das FINALE’, was released in cinemas in December 2017, followed by sequels in June 2019, March 2021 and October 2023. The fifth episode, which will be the latest work is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters on October 9^th, 2026.

Official website: https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/ ​

Official Twitter: @garupan​
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This month, descend into the criminal underworld of early 20th-century Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country, brave a deadly frontier filled with awe-inspiring machines in Horizon Forbidden West, or take on hordes of fungal enemies with an outrageous arsenal of futuristic weaponry in the fast-paced co-op action Mycopunk, releasing day one into October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Deluxe welcomes Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. The full lineup will be available to play from Tuesday, 20 October, unless otherwise noted.

And with spooky season upon us, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a selection of exclusive offers as part of our Horrorfest celebrations.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Mafia: The Old Country | PS5

Uncover the origins of organised crime in this gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars.

Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4

Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.

*PlayStation Plus re-release

Mycopunk | PS5

Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customisable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love? A ragtag squad of robot rejects are hired by the SAXON corporation and given one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). They are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophe. Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault?

Mycopunk will be releasing into PlayStation Game Catalogue day one on Tuesday, 20 October worldwide.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4

After a run in with Huggy Wuggy and freeing Poppy, you must descend deeper into the Playtime Co. toy factory. Challenging puzzles and horrific toys await. Grapple, swing, and power your way to safety. Try to escape- and don’t let Mommy find you. Continue to explore the depths of Playtime Co. in search of answers. Your journey to discover what has happened within the factory is just beginning…

The Midnight Walk | PS5

Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable both on PS5 and in VR – with PS VR2.

Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4

For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.

Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5

Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe

Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4

One year has passed since the events of “Operation: Rescue Dr. Kirk”. Government-led research and development continues for Dr. Kirk’s project Third Energy ー known for its potential to produce clean energy sources and its capability for mass destruction. One day, a temporal catastrophe strikes, causing the research hub of Edward City to disappear. Suit up as returning protagonist Regina, as well as series newcomer Dylan. With an expanded arsenal of weapons at your disposal, fight to survive encounters with even larger hordes of enemies and more than 10 unique dinosaur species. With a shift from facility-centred stages of the previous game to the jungles, caves, lakes, and natural wonders of the Cretaceous period, do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric nightmare alive?

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4

Your Park. Your Way. Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top. Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. 

New Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members

PlayStation Plus Deluxe Game Trials will be available for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on Tuesday, 20 October. These join other recent Game Trials such as Valheim, The Sinking City 2, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Directive 8020. Discover all available Game Trials here.

PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Packs 

PlayStation Plus continues to celebrate spooky season with horror-themed, in-game item bundles. Joining the collection is the World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack (available Tuesday, 20 October and featuring five spooky weapons and Halloween-themed cosmetics) as well as a Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror pack. Find out more about this when it launches, as well as other PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs here. 

Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror DLC Offer

Back for Blood is available on PlayStation Plus Extra, and on Wednesday, 21 October 21 and until Wednesday, 4 November, PlayStation Plus members can download the game’s first DLC pack: Tunnels of Terror Expansion 1 for no additional cost, and enjoy 95% off the second and third DLC packs, as well as the Annual Pass.

Dead by Daylight Community Challenge 2 Plus Exclusive Pack 

There’s also one more PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Pack this month, tied to a Dead by Daylight community challenge. Dead by Daylight players have from Tuesday, 20 October to Monday, 26 October to reach 10 million matches. If successful, it will unlock a PlayStation Plus Exclusive Pack for the game, available to all PlayStation Plus members, which contains Buccaneer Buds Charm, featuring Survivor Jeff Johansen and his loyal rescue dog decked out in matching pirate costumes. Dead by Daylight is currently available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe.

Until Dawn Sony Pictures Core discount 

On Wednesday, 28 October for a limited time, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a discount on the Until Dawn movie on the Sony Pictures Core app. For more details about Sony Pictures Core, head here. 

Access requires a PlayStation 4 or 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be 18+. PS Plus subject to a recurring fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Offer ends Tuesday, 3 November, 2026.

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Indiana Superstars Caitlin Clark & Tyrese Haliburton Headline Season 2 with All-New GOAT Builds, Updated Crew Content, and a Fresh Soundtrack.

Executive Summary:

• GOAT Builds Debut: NBA 2K27 Season 2 introduces GOAT Builds, precise recreations of NBA legends and current stars that exceed the standard MyPLAYER Builder caps.
• Crew Divisions: Updates include Double Crew XP, REP boosts, simplified Crew HQ difficulty, and competitive private match settings. 
• Patch 2.0: This expansive update brings improvements and fixes across the game, including Gameplay, MyCAREER Eras, Crew HQ, and more to enhance the player experience.
• Huge Seasonal Music Drop: 2K Beats adds five new mixes, including Tyrese Haliburton’s personal curation, a Space Jam 30th anniversary celebration, and more. 

Today, 2K announced Season 2 of NBA® 2K27 launches this Friday, October 16, just in time for the NBA Tip-Off. Headlined by NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition cover athlete Caitlin Clark and Indiana hoops superstar Tyrese Haliburton, this Season brings a remastered Sunset Beach to The City and the debut of GOAT Builds, which features new MyPLAYER builds inspired by NBA legends. 2K Beats delivers one of the biggest seasonal drops ever, featuring curated tracks from Tyrese Haliburton, a 30th-anniversary tribute to Space Jam, new songs inspired by Rucker Park that capture the soul of New York basketball, and more. Additionally, NBA 2K27arrives on the Windows PC Store on October 16.

The latest updates and rewards include:

• GOAT Builds: Season 2 introduces GOAT Builds, which exceed the standard physical and attribute caps of the MyPLAYER Builder. Inspired by NBA legends, the animations and stats are locked to preserve each player’s authentic feel, while keeping full access to Badges, Cap Breakers, and more. GOAT Builds available at release include Klay Thompson, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and more. Players can earn even more GOAT Builds through REP and Lifetime Challenges.
• The City: Remastered from NBA 2K17, Sunset Beach returns to The City complete with its iconic coastal backdrop, volcano view, and giant fish tank. Players earn XP in The City, MyCAREER, and MyTEAM on the way to Level 40, with rewards that include a 4-Person Golf Cart at Level 18, ‘Boomer’ – Indiana Pacers Mascot at Level 20, Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build at Level 33, Clown Costume: Ankle Taker at Level 39, and more. 
• Crew Divisions: This Season kicks off with Double Crew XP applied to the rewards track and a 25% REP boost for all Crew Divisions games. Crew HQ now features REC-level difficulty while the Squad Showdown Kiosk retains competitive sliders for private matches.
• MyTEAM: This Season, the Premier Exchange allows players to swap cards from their collection to unlock exclusive roster upgrades like Pixel Cut Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection and four-time NBA Blocks Leader, for their roster. Season 2 rewards start with a Level 1 Diamond Jason Kidd and culminate to a Level 40 Pixel Cut Karl-Anthony Towns. 
• 2K Beats Soundtrack: Season 2 is packed with new tracks from BLACKPINK, BossMan Dlow, Linkin Park, and many more. The update brings five new mixes led by a Tyrese Haliburton curation featuring Gunna, Meek Mill, and additional artists. Highlights also include a Space Jam 30th anniversary celebration, a French artist spotlight, and ten new tracks inspired by Rucker Park. Every NBA 2K27 track is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
• Season 2 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass*: The Season 2 Pro Pass unlocks 40 additional levels of premium, spooky themed content. Automatic rewards include a Jack-O’-Lantern Scarecrow Costume, Headhunter Mask, 94 OVR Pascal Siakam, and a Pro Pass Pack. Premium highlights include Jack-O’-Lantern Facepaint at Level 3, ‘Sir C.C.’ – Cleveland Cavaliers Mascot at Level 12, Fire Face Body Mod at Level 18, ‘G-Wiz’ – Washington Wizard Mascot at Level 30, a Pro Pass Pixel Cut Karl-Anthony Towns at Level 40, and more. 
• Patch 2.0: Patch 2.0 is live introducing major updates across Gameplay, MyTEAM, Crew HQ, and MyCAREER Eras, where players can now play a continuous 25-year career across multiple eras. Key fixes eliminate ghost contests on shots, rebalance steal animations and penalties, and more. More information can be found in the full patch notes here: https://nba.2k.com/2k27/patch-updates/.
• Windows PC Store: NBA 2K27 arrives on the Windows PC Store on October 16 alongside Season 2. Players who purchase any digital edition of the game on XBOX will receive a digital copy for Windows PC, or those who buy it on Windows PC will get the XBOX digital copy included.

For full details, check out the NBA 2K27 Season 2 Courtside Report. Visit the NBA 2K27 official website for more information.

NBA 2K27 is available on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. NBA 2K27 arrives on the Windows PC Store on October 16.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K27 is rated M in Australia and New Zealand.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Online Account (varies 13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

*NBA 2K27 Pro Passes and Hall of Fame passes are available for separate purchase and require a base game, internet, and NBA 2K account. Paid premium passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each season.  Availability restrictions apply. For more information on Season Pass, go to NBA 2K27 FAQ.

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico — Oct. 14, 2026 — Castlebound, the colorful, co-op arts and crafts 2D action platformer, developed by Ogre Pixel that fully funded on Kickstarter within four hours, launches on PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 1|2 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. 

Lead skilled archer Lenora and her grandfather Vargus as they awaken a bewitched castle transformed into a walking fortress. Defend the castle from relentless forest creatures, ghosts, giant trolls, and dragons either solo or in up to four-player co-op. Fight these wicked forces with Lenora’s arrows, Vargus’ magic, Garrik’s knightly attacks, and Quinn’s slingshot.

Grow stronger over time with roguelike progression, earning upgrades across each bout of face-paced action platforming. Jump, dodge, and unleash fearsome blows to defend the line. Should the party fall in battle, spend Soul Coins inside the castle to upgrade heroes, unlock new abilities, and increase future odds of survival. 

Explore fantasy-inspired locations, including mythical forests, ghostly graveyards, bone-dry deserts, and scorching volcanoes. Each charming location comes to life thanks to hand-crafted 2D visuals inspired by classic storybook adventures and cartoons. Indulge in an epic adventure alongside friends, and banish evil from the world once and for all.    

“We’re incredibly grateful to our community, who helped fully fund Castlebound on Kickstarter within four hours of the campaign launch,” said Steve Durán, Director and Designer at Ogre Pixel. “We blended tower-defense and roguelite combat into a colorfully stunning adventure reminiscent of pop-up books that invite players to challenge themselves or others at various skill levels.”

Castlebound launches on PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 1|2 on Wednesday Nov. 11, 2026. Language support includes English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), as well as German.

To seek out more information, visit the official website, join the Discord server, and follow Ogre Pixel on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.  

About Ogre Pixel 

Based in Aguascalientes, México, Ogre Pixel is an indie game studio creating fantastical stories including cozy coyote adventure Lonesome Village, emotional sticker story A Tiny Sticker Tale, and Jumper Jon, which launched on Apple Arcade and was played by more than 500,000 people around the world. Founded in 2014 by Steve Durán, a Game Awards Future Class Member and one of Forbes’ 100 Most Creative Mexicans in the World of 2019, their philosophy is to “work hard to live the dream.” For more information, visit: https://ogrepixel.com/

Debut PC-first title from SayGames, publisher with more than eight billion downloads

October 14, 2026 – Publisher SayGames and developer PLAYSTROM deliver Shipping Store Simulator 2037, the shipment management sim with robotic employees, today on PC via Steam. 

This release marks the first time SayGames has launched a PC-first experience, following the multiplatform success of My Little Universe and more than eight billion downloads across its portfolio.

Open up Rocket Post, a package pickup point with a modest budget trying to compete with Quickbox, which dominates the delivery industry in the city of Cranelock. But with a can-do attitude, and an army of robotic employees, Rocket Post can become the premier delivery service for the bustling metropolis. 

Assign automatons to handle key tasks at Rocket Post while balancing the budget and finding new opportunities to expand. Start by managing deliveries, organizing packages, and cleaning while building out the fleet of robotic employees. As staffing increases, the robots can take over more and more tasks while Rocket Post expands its services.

While robots don’t need to eat…or be paid…they still need some personal attention with repairs, after occasional accidents or catching on fire. Treat them well, purchase supplies, and enjoy the satisfaction of turning Rocket Post into a well-oiled logistics machine.

As Rocket Post expands, Cranelock’s VIPs will take notice of its success, and want to do business. Let the bots hold down the fort while delivering that personal touch behind the wheel of your delivery van or executing drop-offs via drone to drive Quickbox out of town.

“Shipping Store Simulator 2037 is significantly more expansive than what you usually see out of simulators, where we want to give you a city to explore,” said Ivan Bogdanchuk, CEO and Founder, PLAYSTROM. “When you get to get out of the shop and see how far your efforts reach, it really makes the work that much more satisfying.”

Shipping Store Simulator 2037 launches on Steam for PC today for $19.99 with a 10% launch discount, and a bundle with SayGames’ My Little Universe. The game supports English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language text.

For more information on Shipping Store Simulator 2037, visit the official website, join the official Discord server, and follow SayGames on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About SayGames

SayGames is a leading cross-platform games publisher with 200+ launched games and more than eight billion game downloads globally. They work with developer partners to create delightful experiences enjoyed by everyone. SayGames has offices in Cyprus and Poland.

About PLAYSTROM

PLAYSTROM is a dynamic team with more than 15 successful titles and more than 1.5 billion downloads. Unafraid to take risks in a quest to design games with memorable mechanics, PLAYSTROM prepares its first PC title with Shipping Store Simulator 2037.

The close-quarters tactical FPS’s newest update marks the end of Year 4 content and honors the echoes of the past with new weapons and premium cosmetics

PARIS – Oct. 14, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive are thrilled to release the newest content update for Insurgency: Sandstorm with Update 1.22: “Operation: Echoes.” Available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, this latest content drop delivers new free submachine guns, as well as new premium cosmetic DLC sets available for 4-Year Anniversary Edition or Year 4 Pass owners (and for individual purchase).

NEW CONTENT IN OPERATION: ECHOES

Two new submachine guns are now available for all players in Operation: Echoes: the UM45 for Security and MP40 for Insurgents. This update also brings visual improvements to the Power Plant and Hideout maps, along with new character customization options including mustaches and beards.

Along with the free update, Operation: Echoes also comes with new premium cosmetics available to all season pass owners or as paid DLC.

• New Security gear set: Seasoned Warrior
• New Insurgents gear set: Remnant
• New Security weapon skin set: Woodwork 
• New Insurgents weapon skin set: Reclaimed

Insurgency: Sandstorm is available with global crossplay on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.

PC Demo available and part of Steam Next Fest, with full Steam Deck support.

Knights Peak and Windup Games invite curious adventurers and fans to take a short trip into the magical world of Hela: of Mice & Magic with the newly released gameplay demo. In the demo, players can take their first steps in the world inspired by northern Sweden to solve puzzles, try out abilities and explore the world. A demo of Hela: of Mice & Magic is now available for a limited time on Windows-PC via Epic Games Store, the XBOX PC App and Steam, including full Steam Deck support. 

This demo offers a tailored introduction to Hela: of Mice & Magic. Set across a bespoke map crafted exclusively for the Demo, it provides adventurers with an initial taste of the captivating atmosphere, puzzle mechanics, traversal, and charming interactions.

Venturing into a secluded area inspired by northern Sweden, players are tasked with rekindling the witch’s protective warding magic and collecting sufficient Glimmer to chart a course back to her home.

Throughout the journey, travelers can freely roam, interact with physics-based mechanics, unravel environmental puzzles using the magic-infused Froggy pack, uncover hidden secrets, and offer a supportive paw to creatures along the path.

This experience supports both single-player exploration and local split-screen cooperative play. Solo adventurers can utilize the innovative Shade System, summoning magical duplicates of their mouse to assist in overcoming obstacles and complex challenges.

Hela: of Mice & Magic puts players in 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.

Players and collectors who want to delve even deeper into the world of Hela: of Mice & Magic from December onwards should make sure to get hold of the limited-edition ‘Harmony Edition’ from selected retailers:

US & EU: https://www.microids.com/order-hela-of-mice-magic/
FR/BeNeLux: https://www.microids.com/fr/commander-hela-of-mice-magic/

Hela: of Mice & Magic will be released on  December 1st, 2026 digitally and as a limited ‘Harmony Edition’ in physical form for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5, as well as exclusively digitally for Xbox Series S and PC. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

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.

Experts helped making Belter culture as authentic as possible with words and gestures

Nicosia, Cyprus, (October 14th, 2026) — Owlcat Games unveiled a new dev diary for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during IGN Fan Fest, showcasing how the studio approaches depicting the distinct Belter culture known from the show and books.

Lang Belta or Belter Creole is the language the inhabitants of the asteroid belt and outer planets have developed over generations by mixing cultures and adapting to the realities of survival in the belt. The language was created by linguist Nick Farmer for the Expanse TV show. It is a creole of English, Romance, Germanic, Slavic, Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages, reflecting how the Belt is a melting pot of ethnicities but also showcasing how different it is from Earth and Mars.

The language also comprises a number of expressive gestures originally used by Belters to make communication in bulky space suits and helmets easier. Belters use them both when talking Lang Belta and when using English, since the gestures have become so ingrained in their culture and upbringing.

Translating (pun intended) this language and gesture system from the show into a video game came with specific challenges and opportunities that the developers tackled with the help of Nick Farmer as well as specialist in gestures and motion capture, Roberto Campanella.

For example, while the developers originally intended to simply create a new set of movements for NPCs based on Belter gestures, they soon realized that the intensity of each gesture differs depending on context and the user’s emotional state and intent. Some of the gestures also looked very impressive during mocap but appeared different when transferred to in-game models because of body proportions or lighting, so the choreography was adjusted until every movement felt clear and believable. The team also needed to make sure that each character’s use of slang, gestures, and switching from Belter to English made sense given context and socioeconomic situation.

But it was important to get it right, since Belter culture is an integral part of what makes the world of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feel lived-in, authentic, and believable, with various gameplay consequences: if the player is from the Belt, they can speak Lang Belta, will get unique dialogue options and opportunities, understand conversations that make no sense to characters from the inner planets, and can get concessions from Belter characters based on their linguistic skills. However, playing as an Earther or a Martian means they will need to earn the trust of their Belter vis-à-vis first.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn launches on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, and on console via Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in spring 2027.

Stay up to date with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn by visiting the official website

About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games is a developer and publisher with a passion for RPGs and narrative-driven experiences. What began as a small team of games industry veterans with a love for tabletop roleplaying has evolved into a truly international studio. Headquartered in Cyprus with over 600 employees worldwide, Owlcat continues to grow, drawing talent from across the globe, and still finds time to roll dice together every week, in person and online.

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

About Alcon Interactive Group
Founded in 2016 by Scott Parish and Dan Offner, the Alcon Interactive Group (AIG) is a publisher of original video games such as Blade Runner: Revelations and the award-winning indie game In My Shadow. AIG also develops video games based on Alcon’s original properties such as The Expanse: A Telltale Story, Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition and the Emmy nominated Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn ©2025 developed and published by Owlcat Games Ltd. The Expanse is a trademark of Alcon Television Group, LLC. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, locations, characters, and story elements are trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Owlcat Games Ltd and Alcon Interactive Group, LLC. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Team up with new heroes Alice and Dusty and take your first steps into the wilds of the Arkadera Peninsula in the Kitaria Fables 2 demo, out now!

For those of you who have been following our progress on Kitaria Fables 2, we’ve got some exciting news to share as a demo is now available to play on Steam. Get to know the locals of Whitewall Town, help them with their requests, and explore the breezy coastal lowlands, either alone or with a friend!

Play the demo – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3471750/Kitaria_Fables_2/

What’s in the demo

Arriving at the peaceful haven of Whitewall Town, freshly graduated Royal Army Pathfinder Alice and plucky local guide Dusty join up with administrator Fawn and begin their mission to assist the townspeople while charting the wild lands to the north.

Explore the bustling streets of the port before putting both heroes’ combat skills to the test in the nearby coastal lowlands as you work to fulfil requests and complete jobs. Get to know the locals and learn the basics of potion-making with apothecary Periwinkle, forge new equipment with blacksmith Maya, and even try your hand at farming with Aunt Kiki!

The Kitaria Fables 2 demo features over 4 hours of content including:

• A prologue tutorial and main story mission to follow.
• 22 side quests and 11 job quests to discover.
• 20 enemies to battle, including tough mini-bosses!
• 4 x active skills, 4 x passive skills, and 1 x character upgrade to unlock for both Alice and Dusty.
• The ability to level up both heroes to level 18.
• Access to Whitewall Town’s vendors and amenities.
• Access to farming and restoration tasks at Kiki’s farmstead.
• A fully integrated drop in/out 2 player local co-op mode.

About Kitaria Fables 2

Across the great expanse of the Endless Ocean lies the Arkadera Peninsula, a distant region that once marked the western edge of the Empire. As the years passed and the Empire’s presence began to fade, the outposts that once protected Arkadera’s citizens were gradually reclaimed by nature, leaving behind a small community to take refuge in the walled haven of Whitewall Town.

Eager to prove their skills in the field, ambitious Royal Army ‘Pathfinder’ Alice Skylar and plucky local guide Dusty Tuftkin join up with the Royal Academy Expedition Team on its mission to reopen Whitewall Town’s fabled errand house, explore the wide peninsula, and restore the long-forgotten outposts.

But as the expedition journeys farther into the north, rumours of a mysterious figure deep within the wilderness slowly begin to surface…

FEATURES

• Into the wilds – Explore the uncharted Arkadera wilderness and repair the outposts scattered across its deep forests, boggy marshes, rugged highlands and snow-capped mountains.
• New heroes rise – Play as Royal Army ‘Pathfinder’ Alice Skylar, and enthusiastic local guide Dusty Tuftkin, each with their own playstyle to enjoy, skill tree to develop, and story to share.
• Official business – Assist the Royal Academy Expedition Team while getting to know your neighbours. Complete fun side quests and seek out remote settlements to earn rare rewards.
• Spells and swords – Collect and spend skill points to unlock powerful special attacks and elemental spells. Unleash Alice’s and Dusty’s full potential with devastating ultimate abilities!
• Getting crafty – Gather valuable materials in the wilds, and visit Whitewall Town’s skilled artisans to craft and upgrade new equipment, blend potions, or rustle up delicious treats.
• The simple life – Help Aunt Kiki restore her dishevelled farmstead to its former glory. Search for rare plant seeds and cultivate nutritious crops before expanding your facilities to turn a profit.
• Play together – Recruit a friend in local or online co-op, and play through the entire story with both heroes at the same time. Work together with your partner to overcome the toughest challenges!

Find Out More Here – https://pqube.co.uk/games/kitaria-fables-2/

Kitaria Fables 2 is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S in Spring 2027. Play the Steam demo now!

[Oregon, USA, October 14, 2026] Cozy Vineyard Valley has been quiet since the earthquake, the hillsides still green and the houses still shuttered. Cozy Builder is out now on Steam, and the whole valley is yours to bring back, one house at a time. The sandbox builder from two-person family studio Pangea Game Studios is available for $14.99 with a 20% launch discount.

Every house in the valley starts as a ruin. Players rebuild them piece by piece with dormers, arches, gabled roofs and curved glass walls, and putting one back together is a question of taste rather than instruction. The demo handed players one corner to practise on. The full game gives them the rest of the valley, more pieces to build from and more hillside to wander looking for the next place worth saving.

Decorating goes just as deep, and every surface is fair game, from the shelves in the kitchen to the ivy running up the outside wall, with no house style to match and nothing to get wrong, plus a greenhouse to fill with whatever rare plants turn up on players’ travels. Cozy Builder takes a beloved genre and opens the front door, giving players full access to every interior, so they live in what they made rather than just looking at it.

The valley is not empty either. The houses going back up belong to the people who live here, and the townsfolk are good company as the place fills back in. Every château restored is somebody’s address again.

Between jobs, the hillsides are worth a wander. Grapes and olives come off the slopes, and herbs, wildflowers and rare plants turn up for anyone willing to forage. Grapes become wine, and fruit becomes jam and preserves, and for anyone who wants to leave the job alone for an afternoon there is cooking, treasure hunting and gem cutting. There is no combat, no fail state, and no clock, so nothing in the valley has to be done in any particular order.

The one thing players asked for more than anything else was to be in the valley themselves, and Pangea built character creation into the full game because of it. The whole valley can be taken on solo from start to finish, or in online co-op with a friend, sharing a single house or taking a hillside each, both players as whoever they made.

The gates are open, and the valley has been waiting a long while. Cozy Builder is out now on Steam for $14.99, with a 20% launch discount. It is also available on the indie.io store.

ABOUT PANGEA GAME STUDIOS

Hailing from Oregon, Pangea Game Studios is a family independent game development studio of two. Guided by a Content First approach to game development, they focus on creating rich, deep gaming experiences, exploring uncharted waters of the imagination to fire it up, by gamers, for gamers.

ABOUT INDIE.IO indie.io is a games publisher dedicated to bringing exceptional independent games to players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning a wide range of genres, indie.io partners with developers to provide the support, resources, and expertise needed to bring creative visions to life. Developers self-publishing their own games can also use the indie.io Tools Storefront, with marketing and development tools. For more information, visit indie.io.