Sony Interactive Entertainment is pleased to announce the highly anticipated Rise Of The Ronin is available now! Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this combat-focused open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind Nioh and NINJA GAIDEN.
Begin your journey after three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s reign, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation’s borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands.
Shape your dynamic story, and see it unfold in different ways depending on the choices you make and the characters you ally with along the way. Explore an authentic world in the ‘Bakumatsu’ period, which heralds the end of the Shogunate as a new era begins and East and West collide. And of course, engage in deep accessible combat with layers of complexity suitable for any playstyle.
Check out the PlayStation Blog for developer tips for your first few hours in 19th-century Japan.
Glimpse the horrors lurking in the rig over troubled water
Brighton, UK – 21 March 2024: Still Wakes the Deep, the upcoming narrative horror game from award-winning developer The Chinese Room and publisher Secret Mode, will be unleashed on 18 June 2024 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), and PC. It will also be available with Game Pass for console and PC.
The release date was revealed in an atmospheric new trailer at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024, showcasing the Beira D oil rig situated off the coast of Scotland – and the first glimpses of the unknowable horror that has taken root.
Still Wakes the Deep is a narrative horror from the masters of interactive storytelling at The Chinese Room. Players must navigate the perilous, sinking oil rig they call home, with nothing more than their wits to protect them from whatever has entered the rig, and the roiling sea below.
Still Wakes the Deep will launch on 18 June 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. It will also be available with Game Pass for console and PC.
About Still Wakes the Deep
Still Wakes the Deep is a return to the first-person narrative horror genre from The Chinese Room, creator of critically acclaimed games such as Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther.
You are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for your life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard.
Still Wakes the Deep will launch on 18 June 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. It will also be available with Game Pass for console and PC.
About Secret Mode
Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Ltd. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 18 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.
About The Chinese Room
The Chinese Room is an award-winning game development studio based in Brighton, UK. Since 2012, the studio has built a reputation for innovative first-person gaming. Its titles include the ground-breaking Dear Esther (2012); the cult horror Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (2013); the internationally acclaimed Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (2015), the highly-anticipated Still Wakes the Deep (2024) and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (TBA).
Since joining the Sumo Digital family in 2018, The Chinese Room has been hard at work building on its reputation for creative excellence in game development. From humble roots in modding and academia to a team of over one hundred game devs and numerous influential titles, the studio is busy with projects that merge TCR storytelling with new directions, new genres and new ambitions.
The prequel to the iconic 90s point-and-click graphic adventure is back with brand new content featured in the Future Games Show earlier today.
Chris Barrie, the original voice of Simon, heard for the first time, plus exclusive scenes and partnerships – including pop legend Rick Astley.
Milano, March 21, 2024 – An all-new overview trailer for Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the prequel to the iconic point-and-click adventure from the 1990s, developed by Smallthing Studios and supported by publisher Leonardo Interactive, has premiered as part of the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins is an all-Italian project that immediately won over Simon and Mike Woodroffe, the original creators of Simon the Sorcerer, who enthusiastically welcomed the team’s desire to create the adventures of the young sorcerer in a nostalgic, yet modern game.
The overview trailer includes brand new gameplay scenes featuring British actor Chris Barrie, the original voice actor of the main character, and music from the soundtrack composed by Mason Fisher.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins is being lovingly created by a team of 80 professionals, dedicated to delivering a new adventure worthy of continuing the Simon the Sorcerer legacy with 15,000 hand-drawn frames.
Finally, the participation of pop legend Rick Astley, with his hit Together Forever, is just one of the many reasons Simon the Sorcerer Origins is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins will be available in 2024 on all major console platforms and PC, and will be localized in several languages, offering players worldwide the possibility to experience an epic adventure.
About Leonardo Interactive
Leonardo Interactive is a video game publisher based in Rome, Italy, that has produced and published award-winning titles on all major platforms. Selling games on both physical and digital format, the company has released several noteworthy titles, including Dry Drowning®, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town®, Hell Architect® and Shattered Heaven®. Leonardo Interactive will soon release Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle® and Simon the Sorcerer Origins®.
About Smallthing Studios
Founded by Massy Calamai (Co-Founder, President and Game Director) and Stefano Campodall’Orto (Co-Founder e CTO) in 2018, Smallthing Studios is a holding company structured on three locations: the creative studio in Liguria, Italy, the technical studio in Gorizia, Italy, and an office for more strategic activities in Cupertino, California. The company is developing several licensed titles and multi-platform (console and PC) AA and A titles. Currently working on Simon the Sorcerer Origins®.
SPINE brings cinematic gun fu combat in a futuristic cyberpunk world to PC and consoles in late 2025
Limassol, Cyprus – 21 March, 2024 – Developer Nekki today revealed new gameplay of its upcoming gun fu action game SPINE at the Future Games Show. The new Market Gameplay teaser showcases pre-Alpha gameplay footage featuring SPINE’s cinematic gun fu combat in a futuristic cyberpunk world. SPINE will define the gun fu game genre for PC and consoles in late 2025.
SPINE is a single-player, story-rich action game where the player takes on the role of rebellious street artist Redline, accompanied by her sentient combat implant, Spine. Players join them as they challenge the autocratic AI regime of Tensor Corporation while learning to trust each other.
SPINE features camerawork and combat choreography by action movie specialists and is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s original animation engine, Cascadeur, making players the star of their own action movie where no two fights are the same.
“Today’s pre-Alpha Market Gun Fu teaser is just a taste of SPINE’s cinematic action from early in the game when Redline has unlocked only a small number of Spine’s abilities,” said Dmitry Pimenov, Producer of SPINE. “We’re looking forward to showing more gameplay later this year, as well as revealing more about SPINE’s deep story and world-building, character backgrounds, cutscenes and cinematic production. Players can follow SPINE on Discord where we’re regularly revealing new content, captured directly from the game.”
SPINE features:
Close-quarter Gun Combat:SPINE introduces a unique fusion of cinematic gunplay and close-combat beat ’em up, emphasized by elaborate camerawork and providing players with dynamic and immersive gun fu gameplay.
Cinematic Action: Collaborating with action movie specialists and paying homage to iconic action movies, Nekki promises a truly cinematic adventure where every moment feels like a scene from an epic blockbuster.
Gripping Narrative: Explore an immersive cyberpunk world as Redline and Spine challenge Tensor’s autocratic regime. Discover a story of rebellion, trust, and survival, while exploring the risks and benefits of AI.
Cutting-Edge Tech and Graphics: Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s proprietary animation engine, Cascadeur, SPINE boasts fluid, lifelike combat animations within a detailed cyberpunk environment, pushing the boundaries of gaming graphics.
Players can wishlist SPINE on Steam and keep to date with SPINE on the official website,
For those interested in the game’s universe, Nekki publishes a webtoon comic “SPINE: Bullet Dancers” that lets fans dive into the world of SPINE before the game is released.
About Nekki
Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, Nekki is a leading developer and publisher in the gaming industry, known for creating high-quality action games and the proprietary animation software Cascadeur. With global downloads exceeding one billion, Nekki’s portfolio includes famous titles like Shadow Fight and Vector. With SPINE the company continues to push boundaries, creating a new action IP for PC and consoles.
Leamington Spa, UK – 21st March, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Polish independent developer Hyperstrange, are pleased to announce a publishing partnership for upcoming 3D action survivorslike, hack and slash game, Hordes of Hunger. The game is developed by Polish developer, Hyperstrange and brings hack-and-slash features, high production values, and an evolving narrative to the wildly popular Survivorslike genre.
Hordes of Hunger is coming to PC via Steam in 2024
“Hordes of Hunger is a unique take on the popular Survivorslike genre. The team at Hyperstrange has developed a number of critically-acclaimed titles and Hordes of Hunger looks like another impressive game to add to that list. We are very excited to work with them on Hordes of Hunger. ” said Ben Forrester, VP of PC & Console, Kwalee.
“We at Hyperstrange are thrilled to join forces with Kwalee as we bring Hordes of Hunger to life. This partnership marks an exciting chapter for us. With Kwalee’s support, we’re confident Hordes of Hunger will exceed expectations and deliver a fantastic experience for our players,” said Łukasz Szybałdin, Hyperstrange.
About Hordes of Hunger:
Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you’ll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you face.
Take up Arms
Craft your own unique build with a range of weapons and special attacks, from a nimble swordfighter to a heavy hammer-wielder. From the castle keep to the desolate remains of your village, fight smart and use the environment to your advantage with choke points, high ground, and breakable structures.
Overcome the Horde
The monsters are unrelenting, but so are you. Gain destructive and defensive abilities with each level-up to become a finely tuned force to be reckoned with. Strike down swarms with sword aflame, call down lightning as you land, and defy death with divine contracts.
Uncover the Truth
A father racked with guilt. A prisoner who shuns freedom. A mother covered in blood. Mirah may be the only one who can save her home, but she’s not alone. Complete missions in each run to save others from the invasion and discover the true nature of the curse that plagues Mirah’s homeland.
Features
Survive against hundreds of monsters hungry for your flesh
Fight across multiple 3D levels, each with unique quests and enemy types
Obtain and upgrade dozens of skills in each run
Customise your loadout with different weapons, special attacks, and stat increases
Experience a fully voiced story that develops within and between runs
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Scathe and Wildmender along with upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought and Hordes of Hunger.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, China and Portugal along with remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (Mobile Games Awards 2022) and ‘Best Large Studio’ (TIGA Awards 2021), Kwalee is also an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.
About Hyperstrange
Hyperstrange is a studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded on the day of the 2015 solar eclipse, Hyperstrange have developed a number of critically-acclaimed titles, including Postal: Brain Damaged, Elderborn, and Blood West. Hordes of Hunger is their latest game, and marks their first collaboration with Kwalee.
See what awaits you in the conductor’s seat in today’s new trailer
LONDON (March 21, 2024) – Independent developer Indoor Astronaut today revealed a brand-new trailer for its chaotic upcoming co-op game Unrailed 2: Back on Track, coming to Steam Early Access later this year.
Watch today’s brand-new gameplay trailer on YouTube here:
In Unrailed 2: Back on Track, players will sit in the train conductor’s seat and choose their destiny as a wealth of routes and choices lay ahead of them. Alongside diverse character customization options, players can choose permanent enhancements to fine-tune their lumbering locomotive between runs, plus select from a host of gameplay modifying skills that will make each branching path a totally new adventure.
Unrailed 2: Back on Track will be available on Steam Early Access in 2024. Fans are invited to Wishlist the game now to stay updated for more information or follow the Unrailed! social channels for up-to-date news. For more information visit: https://unrailed-game.com/
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About Indoor Astronaut: Indoor Astronaut is a super small indie studio located in Zurich, Switzerland with the goal to make co-op games more cooperative! Visit https://indoorastronaut.ch/
Out now on Steam plus new game update for the sun-soaked adventure
LONDON (March 21, 2024) – Developer Awaceb and publisher Kepler Interactive today celebrate the first anniversary of Tchia with a major new game update alongside today’s release for the game on Steam. With dozens of industry award wins and nominations earned since Tchia’s launch in March 2023, including winning the “Games for Impact” award at The Game Awards 2023 and being nominated for the “Game Beyond Entertainment” award at the 20th BAFTA Games Awards taking place in April 2024, Tchia has touched the hearts of players around the world, and today’s celebrations thank those players while welcoming even more into a stunning world inspired by New Caledonia – the homeland of Awaceb’s co-founders.
Watch the new trailer below:
Since launching in March 2023, Tchia has been played by over 1.4 million players globally, introducing fans to an endearing protagonist and a beautiful open world. Players can now jump back into their adventures with a major new game update available on all platforms, which introduces a number of new features including an Outfit Perks System, new Cosmetic Items, and new Soul Melodies that open up a whole host of new ways to play. From spawning food instantly around you, sailing with speed with the new Super Boat Soul Melody, leading a pack of animals with new Attract Animals abilities; Tchia’s new game update provides a bounty of new ways to play and interact with the beautiful, sun-soaked archipelago.
Additionally, players on Steam can now purchase Tchia from today, starting their adventures in a beautiful sandbox where they’ll climb, glide, swim and sail and discover new secrets. Furthermore, fans can also look forward to Tchia launching on Nintendo Switch™ this summer, with a physical edition available in partnership with Maximum Games available to pre-order now.
Awaceb is a small studio based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2016, the studio’s first game was Fossil Echo, a story-driven 2D platformer. Tchia, Awaceb’s latest title, is a love letter to New Caledonia, the home of the studio’s two co-founders.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive is the first global publisher co-owned and run by creators. Launched in 2021 and led by the founders of Kowloon Nights, Kepler nurtures creativity through collaboration with each of its founding studio partners having a stake in the business and a leadership role in strategic decision-making, whilst retaining total artistic independence. Following the successful launches of Ebb Software’s, Scorn, and Sloclap’s two million selling and critically acclaimed, Sifu, Kepler’s studio partners are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games (Ashen, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn) in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Awaceb (Tchia) in Canada, and Timberline (The Red Lantern) in North America and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive is headquartered in London.
Get ready to keep your trigger finger on the pulse and shoot to the beat!
Leamington Spa, UK – 21st March, 2024: Kwalee, a leading games publisher based in the UK, and Inzanity, an independent Swedish studio founded by Simon Fredholm, are thrilled to announce the release date for their highly anticipated rhythm shooter, ROBOBEAT. The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 16th, 2024.
Kwalee and Inzanity have also unveiled ROBOBEAT’s action packed release date trailer.
ROBOBEAT is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on 16th May, 2024.
Players can also download the demo of the game on Steam which includes the powerful custom music feature and more. The custom music feature allows players to easily upload and trim their track in the in-game editor to automatically generate beats tailored to their play style, seamlessly changing custom songs anytime, anywhere without interruption.
About ROBOBEAT –
Beat. The. Bot.
You’re Ace – a famous bounty hunter after your latest target, the eccentric robot-showman Frazzer. To find your way through his twisted techno-playground, you’ll have to master the art of shooting, wall-running, sliding, and bunny hopping, all in sync with the beat! Get ready to dance till you’re dead and then suit up for the remix in rogue-lite rhythm shooter Robobeat.
Shoot to the Beat
Shoot to your own beat with the custom music feature. Simply upload & trim your track or leave it as it is in our in-game editor to auto generate beats that suit your play style. Change custom songs effortlessly in-game anytime anywhere without interruption. The feature will support .wav, .mp3, and .ogg files. Maximise your damage and shorten your cooldown time by shooting in sync.
Master the art of charged shots, damage multipliers, armour piercing rounds, and more!
Move to the Music
You’ll want some slick moves to go with those slick new weapons. Your enemies aren’t going to wait around for you to take a dance break, so you’ve got to keep moving if you want to survive.
Wall run, slide, double jump, bunny hop, and grapple hook your way through technicolour levels to give your enemies the runaround. Keep it fluid, keep it funky, and keep it moving.
Rewind, Remix, Replay
Robobeat is a rogue-lite remix.
Fast forward through procedurally generated levels, equip an arsenal of finely-tuned weapons, and accompany your arsenal with a symphony of modifications. Your playstyle is on continuous shuffle, so you never know what each new run is going to bring!
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Scathe and Wildmender along with upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought and Hordes of Hunger.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, China and Portugal along with remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (Mobile Games Awards 2022) and ‘Best Large Studio’ (TIGA Awards 2021), Kwalee is also an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.
About Inzanity
Founded in 2016, Inzanity is the brainchild of Simon Fredholm, an independent solo developer based in Sweden. Inzanity has previously developed and self published games like Break the Game and Escape the Game on PC. Simon is currently working on ROBOBEAT, a rhythm shooter where you’ve been trapped in the ever-changing mansion of the eccentric robot-showman Frazzer.
Kraków, Poland – March 21, 2024 –Gas Station Simulator, the critically acclaimed management game from developer and publisher DRAGO entertainment, invites eager gas jockeys to take a beach break in the highly-anticipated “Tidal Wave” DLC, available on PC via Steam today.
Oversee a prospective gas station and transform a nearly abandoned tropical island into a flourishing destination for locals and tourists. Manage building expansion and renovations to establish a fuel-driven empire. Earn the trust of temperamental god Chunchumachu through various tasks and by making offerings with coconuts, seashells, and other items. Anger Chunchumachu or neglect responsibilities to face the god’s wrathful flames.
Keep the island clean, maintain a thriving business, and minimize danger. Expand the scope of business with exploration services such as scuba diving and surfboard rentals. Protect patrons from a massive megalodon roaming the nearby waters by taking potshots with a hand cannon. Set sail for a tropical paradise and breathe new life into the island’s community.
Key features:
Volcano Meter – Monitor the moods of volcanic deity Chunchumachu, appeasing the god by maintaining facilities and equipment, satisfying customers, and making offerings. Neglect the meter and watch the skies turn red with flames.
Gas Station Upgrades – Discover new amenities, decorations, and expansions, all accentuating the island’s aesthetic. In addition to scuba gear and surfboard rentals, boats and jet skis will also need their tanks filled with gas.
Weather – Instead of dealing with sandstorms, the island offers new dangers and events, including tides, waves, and thunderstorms, introducing new mechanics and also requiring shore clean up.
Accidents – Proper maintenance of facilities and equipment results in a safer environment, preventing customers from being harmed. Alongside safety protocols, keep a massive shark at bay by using hand cannons to deter its fiendish efforts.
Gas Station Simulator:Tidal Wave DLC is available now on PC via Steam, for $14.99 with a 20% launch discount and supports English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Czech, Portuguese – Brazil, Ukrainian, Italian, and Portuguese – Portugal languages.
If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest news, make sure to follow DRAGO entertainment on Twitter and Facebook. For more details regarding the DLC, head over to the recently revealed Steam page.
About DRAGO entertainment
DRAGO entertainment began operations in 1998 in Krakow, Poland. The company initially focused on creating innovative projects for international video publishers as an external contractor while strengthening internal competencies and creating a friendly and professional team to develop their own titles. Since adopting a new strategy in 2018, their goal is to deliver high-quality productions on an international level.
The studio’s flagship title is Gas Station Simulator, which released on September 15, 2021 and immediately became a best seller on Steam. DRAGO entertainment is currently broadening their horizons with new projects and continuing to support their current titles.
Leamington Spa, UK – 21st March, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Swedish independent developer, PowerSnake, are pleased to announce a publishing agreement for upcoming 2D action-platformer, Voidwrought. Set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors, Voidwrought lets players take control of the newly-born Simulacrum and delve into the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation to strike down the primaeval gods that dwell there. Voidwrought features dramatically-realised hand-drawn locations, from the star-scorched Surface to the biomechanical Abandoned Expedition, inhabited by over 70 enemies and 10 formidable bosses.
Voidwrought is coming to PC on Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch in 2024
Watch the announcement trailer below
“We are delighted to partner with Powersnake to add Voidwrought to our expanding portfolio of games. The talented team at Powersnake brings a wealth of experience in developing a wide range of games. Their vision and ambition is exactly what we are looking for in our development partners. “ said Ben Forrester, VP of PC & Console, Kwalee.
“We’re excited to join forces with Kwalee as our publishing partner, and through our discussions feel assured that our joint passion will bring to life the vision we hold for Voidwrought, and allow us to create the best experience possible.” said Christofer Levall, Powersnake
About Voidwrought
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient Artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Key Features
Delve Beneath the Surface
A tight core loop of exploration and combat, supported by varied traversal abilities, exquisite art and animation, and formidable boss battles.
Wield Ancient Artifacts
Customisable loadout with over 30 Artifacts, ranging from spectral ranged weapons to traps that manipulate the flow of time
Build Your Shrine
Your coming was foretold. Gain followers to excavate and expand the Simulacrum’s shrine. In its halls, discover NPCs, secrets, and routes into new areas.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Scathe and Wildmender along with upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought and Hordes of Hunger.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, China and Portugal along with remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (Mobile Games Awards 2022) and ‘Best Large Studio’ (TIGA Awards 2021), Kwalee is also an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.
About Powersnake
Powersnake consists of 3 developers based in Sweden, sharing a love for all things touching on cosmic horror, passive souls-like narratives, and intriguing mysteries. They’ve worked on titles ranging from adventure games, city-builders, and 3D platformers to horse riding games. Regardless of genre they strive to put gameplay first, be it fluid combat, responsive movement, or engaging exploration.
Voidwrought is their love letter to the metroidvania genre and such greats like Hollow Knight, Castlevania, Crowsworn, and others.
