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New Update for For The King II now available

London, July 5th, 2024 – Curve Games and IronOak Games have unveiled Dark Carnival, an infinite dungeon mode designed to push fans’ skills to their limits. In this mode players must uncover the secrets of the Ringmaster and face the many challenges the Dark Carnival presents. The deeper you go, the more twisted it becomes. For the King II is available on Steam. Download it today and see how many floors you can conquer before meeting your inevitable demise!

“We are passionately dedicated to making For the King II the best experience it can be for our community. The team has been listening to feedback and working hard to bring new content to players with the Dark Carnival update. We truly hope you enjoy the new mode, and the re-introduction of Bards”, said Sterling Anderson, the Studio Director at IronOak Games.
 

Watch the new For the King II Book of Lore video which delves into the mysteries of the Carnival and gives players a crash course in everything weird and wonderful that the Dark Carnival has to offer.
 

Inspired by tabletop adventures, For The King II builds on the hugely popular blend of strategy, turn-based combat and roguelite replayability and combines an epic new experience that includes the most requested fan feature by far: four-player co-op. For The King II delivers a continuation of the narrative arc for fans of the original and offers brand-new combat mechanics and features, a host of new biomes to explore and much more.
 

To learn more about For the King II please visit the official Steam product page here and follow us on Twitter, Reddit and Discord.

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain available August 21st on PC & Switch

Chibig studio’s haunting new adventure is ready for delivery on Steam and Nintendo Switch with a 15% launch discount for the launch week. Fans of Mika and the Witch’s Mountain on PlayStation and Xbox will have to wait a few months to join the party.

Developer has released a brand new trailer for Mika and the Witch’s Mountain with new animations and gameplay content:

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – Release Date Announcement

The release will take place during Gamescom week, where the team will be present with a booth in the indie area to celebrate and share such an event with the thousands of attendees.

For the first time in the studio’s history, the main release will be followed by a completely free update in the following months that will expand the content and hours of gameplay: The hidden side of the mountain.

Perfect delivery, best rating
There is an open position at the local delivery company for anyone who wants to earn a few coins by perfectly (don’t wet or break) delivering packages for everyone on the island. Wait, you need a new broom to take you to the top of the mountain? That’s a fluke!

What else can you do?
Delivering packages will keep you busy most of the time, but this island offers so much more. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run through ancient platforming-ruins, explore the heart of the mountain like in a Zelda-style dungeon, or simply fish on a magic broom? You’ll have to see it with your own eyes!

A mini-open world at your reach
A whole island within your reach (well, your broom’s) to discover more and more about the world around you and about yourself. With each broom upgrade you will be able to reach higher and higher places, meet new characters and collect treasures until you reach the great truth that the mountain holds.

Outfits, trails and collectibles
Get all of Mika’s skins and trails for her magic broom to create your favorite outfit and fill your haul with all kinds of unimaginable treasures that you’ll get by making perfect deliveries and exploring every nook and cranny.

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Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara

Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara

Story Overview: “Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara”

“Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara” is an original sci-fi romance action-adventure short story in development, blending high-stakes rescue missions, interstellar combat, emotional trauma, and a deepening romantic bond between two strong female leads. It draws inspiration from classic sci-fi like Star Trek, with elements of exploration, alien threats, and personal growth. The narrative emphasizes teamwork, resilience, and love amid chaos, evolving from an “origin story” concept for one character into a pivotal tale for both protagonists.

The story is set in a futuristic universe featuring the United Earth Federation (UEF), advanced starships, and hostile alien worlds. It starts as a straightforward rescue operation but escalates into a test of bonds, both stellar (cosmic dangers) and personal (romantic and familial).

Key Plot Points

  • The Setup on the UEF Briggs: The story begins aboard the sleek star cruiser UEF Briggs, commanded by the authoritative Captain Dane Briggs (age 48, a commanding presence with a backstory ripe for exploration). Kaiya Voss and Elara Kane, serving as crew members, receive a mission briefing from the captain. They’re tasked with beaming down to a hostile planet to rescue survivors from a crashed starship. Rumors of alien activity add tension— the planet features dense jungles, heavy rain, and hidden threats like cloaked alien dreadnoughts in orbit and plasma-wielding foes.
  • The Mission and Separation: After beaming down (with a classic transporter effect), Kaiya and Elara enter the jungle, armed with laser rifles and sidearms. They start as close friends, chatting light-heartedly amid the foliage. However, they get separated by a rogue transporter beam. They both press on alone, spotting glowing ruins. Kaiya eliminates a few aliens along the way. Elara is attacked by 1 oversized alien. She fights valiantly but takes a severe hit from a green energy beam, slicing her left arm open. This causes agony, heavy bleeding, and long-term damage (limited use, constant pain even with meds).
    Traumatized and crying, she screams “I want my Kaiya!” while wandering in the rain, flashing back to earlier trauma (e.g., her best friend’s murder, where she chased the killer but spoke in another language from shock). Later on the medics tell her that she’ll likely never regain use of her arm, but there are some very risky experimental procedures available.
  • The Rescue and Reunion: Kaiya, skilled in tactical maneuvers, searches desperately for Elara, leading a search party from the survivors’ HQ (equipped with big weapons). She blasts aliens along the way, including a 180-degree twirl takedown with a quip like “That’s how it’s done!” / “Yeah, baby!” Meanwhile, Elara, escorted by a male survivor (who gets killed by aliens), relies on her right arm and smaller weapon to fend off attackers. The reunion is emotional. Elara collapses upon seeing Kaiya, highlighting their bond. They will beam back to the UEF Briggs (Elara out of uniform), but only after Captain Briggs deals with two alien dreadnoughts (really big starships). The shields must stay up during battle, cannot beam through shields. Upon getting back to the UEF Briggs Elara is escorted directly to sickbay while Kaiya debriefs Captain Briggs.
  • Emotional Aftermath and Resolution: Elara’s injury and trauma become central— she has recurring dreams reliving the mission, mixing pre- and post-injury versions of herself (e.g., helping her wounded self). Kaiya leaves the UEF Briggs to care for Elara full-time, and they move in together at Kaiya’s home, planning to marry. Their relationship evolves from friendship to romance, strengthened by the ordeal (including a kiss amid laser fire). Elara remains delicate, with ongoing emotional scars, while Kaiya provides support. The story ends with a cliffhanger: Captain Briggs contacts Kaiya about helping to rescue her missing diplomatic sister Liora, setting up conflict because Kaiya does not want to leave Elara. Upon hearing this Elara breaks down, still suffering from emotional trauma.
  • Starship Action Subplot: While the focus is on the women, the UEF Briggs has its moment. In orbit, it’s ambushed by two massive alien dreadnoughts with heavy weaponry. Captain Briggs shines, using orbital debris for cover, and rerouting available power to their recently acquired ‘Big Energy’ weapon. This all happens just before the women are ready to beam up, forcing Briggs and the ship to “take care of business” first.

Character Breakdown for ‘Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara‘

  • Kaiya Voss (1st called: “Main Character”): A resilient pilot and tactical expert with combat skills (evasive maneuvers, laser rifle proficiency). Protective and commanding, she leads searches and adapts under pressure. She has her own flashbacks to unseen threats. Family ties include her diplomatic sister, Liora Voss (poised, in uniform with potential insignia; missing in the sequel). Kaiya’s arc involves balancing duty with love.
  • Elara Kane (Early: “Female Companion”): A medic/scientist with hacking abilities and grit. Pre-injury: Confident, long-haired, uniform clad. Post-injury: Shorter hair, scarred arm in a sling, emotionally fragile with PTSD (crying, dreams, fear of abandonment). She bonds romantically with Kaiya during recovery. Family includes brother Kael Kane (mighty warrior with combat background; joins sequel rescue) and parents who named them evocatively.
  • Captain Dane Briggs: Charismatic leader of the UEF Briggs. Provides briefings and support but doesn’t overshadow the leads. His ship has “badass weapons” and a classic exploratory design. Backstory hints at ties to a prequel.
  • Liora Voss: Kaiya’s sister, an important diplomat. Captured and longing for rescue; appears in a prisoner scene with emotional music. Her disappearance drives the sequel’s plot. Captain Briggs informing Kayia of this ends the story.
  • Kael Kane: Elara’s brother, a strong guardian figure with agility and wisdom. Approves of the mission with Captain Briggs’ blessing, bonds with the captain over shared combat experience. He’ll be in the sequel: mentioned here for completeness.
  • Supporting Elements: Alien enemies (colossal ships, ground troops with energy beams); male escort (killed); search party with heavy weaponry; survivors at HQ.

Themes and Style

  • Romance and Bonds: Starts as friendship but blossoms into love through shared trauma and support. Emotional beats include consoling, reunions, and decisions about marriage/family (e.g., Liora’s wish for children in subplot ideas).
  • Action and Trauma: Blends laser fights, ambushes, and starship battles with psychological depth (flashbacks, pain, growth from failure).
  • Visual and Cinematic: Promo videos (e.g., warp jumps, dream sequences, battles), graphics, and animations. Plans include adding titles/lettering, and epic music fades. Full video story release on X, YouTube, and Facebook. The author, Chris Jones, will narrate when needed, providing a male voice.
  • Length and Format: Short story evolving into cinematic segments; aim for “epic-ness” without overfocusing on space battles (keep the heart on the women).

Future Plans

  • Prequel: “The Right Timing”: Based on an Amazon short story that Chris Jones wrote. Explores the UEF Briggs, Captain Briggs, and early missions (possibly without Kaiya). It’s a time travel story involving repairing the timeline. Includes family dynamics (e.g., Tensions with his father, mom’s friendship with the female leads).
  • Sequel (Untitled): Kaiya’s conflict over rescuing Liora while not leaving traumatized Elara alone. Involves emotional decisions, relived trauma, action, and potential family reunions. Kael joins: Captain Briggs leads.
  • Development To-Dos: As of 9 Feb. 2026, Graphic edits, mission briefing redo, beam-down/landing scenes. Scenes for jungle entry, search party, reunion, debrief, home life, and Briggs’ call. Transcribe ideas, use mind mapping, and collaborate on twists.

Follow story development and see lots of media here: Chris Jones Gaming🎮 (@ChrisJones_Game)

‘Stellar Bonds: Kaiya and Elara’ captures a gripping tale of love, danger, and recovery in the stars – perfect for sci-fi fans craving character-driven action. 🚀
This image shows Kaiya on the left and Elara on the right.

The Ultimate General: Civil War Demo Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Publisher Samustai is happy to announce that the demo version of acclaimed tactical strategy game, Ultimate General: Civil War, is available starting today on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Start today at 12 PM (your local time).

Your Feedback Matters

Samustai and the development team are committed to delivering the best possible strategy experience on consoles. As players dive into the demo, the team is actively seeking feedback regarding gameplay, controls, and technical performance.

Players are encouraged to share bug reports, suggestions, and general feedback — directly with the port developers on the official Samustai Discord server.

About Ultimate General: Civil War

Ultimate General: Civil War is a critically acclaimed tactical real-time strategy game that transports players to the bloodiest period of U.S. history. Experience over 50 historical battles & lead your army through a branching campaign, where every decision impacts the outcome of the war. Praised for its deep tactical gameplay and challenging AI, the game offers a unique blend of historical accuracy and intuitive command.

About Samustai:

We are a specialized studio focused on porting and publishing games across PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. Our track record speaks for itself: we have a core portfolio of over 20 titles and have helped ship 50+ games across all major platforms (including Steam, Epic, and Mobile) by partnering with indie studios to bring their creations to new audiences.

Samustai and its products can be found at https://www.samustai.com/

Clash of the Kingdoms launches in Early Access on Steam

Indie studio New Horizons has released its turn-based strategy game Clash of the Kingdoms in Early Access on Steam.

Clash of the Kingdoms is a tactical turn-based strategy where every decision can change the course of battle. Players command armies of unique units on a compact 7×7 grid, competing to destroy enemy forces or capture the opponent’s base.

Early Access allows players to:

  • get acquainted with the core combat system
  • test key mechanics of tactical battles
  • play against AI, in local mode, or online via Steam
  • influence the game’s development through community feedback


“We are creating Clash of the Kingdoms as a fast yet deep tactical game where strategic thinking truly matters. This playtest is the first step, where we want to see player feedback and suggestions. We want to build our game together with the players,” say the developers at New Horizons.

Matches last an average of 5–10 minutes, making the game ideal both for short sessions and for serious tactical duels. The final version will feature expanded visuals, new factions, battlefields, titles, frames, a seasonal ranking system, and tournaments.

🔹 Platform: PC (Windows)
🔹 Interface languages: Ukrainian, English
🔹 Status: Early Access
🔹 Steam page

New Heartopia X My Little Pony Trailer Shows Off Collab Outfits & More

XD Games is thrilled to show off what Heartopia fans can expect from the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, in a brand new trailer, released today.

Watch the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony trailer here

The week-long Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony pre-launch login event begins today, allowing players to attempt daily sign-in puzzles that will unlock Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. Completing all puzzles unlocks the limited edition pet costume based on the My Little Pony character Spike.

The Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, which officially launches on February 14th and runs until March 15th, sees the Tree of Harmony from My Little Pony appearing on Cloud Island and needing to be reawakened and returned to the magical kingdom of Equestria.

In order to reawaken the Tree of Harmony, players must engage in daily sensing at the tree, which will net them three of the six Elements of Harmony – Honesty, Generosity, Loyalty, Kindness, Laughter, Magic. Using Elements, players can water the Tree of Harmony, which will raise the Energy Progress Bar, and also yield additional rewards and resources.

As well as receiving rewards such as Time-Limited Exhibition Passes and Moonlight Crystals, players that water and resonate with the tree will earn Badge Pull Tokens that they can use to obtain the special Pony Series badges. Players will receive ten Time-Limited Exhibition Passes whenever they complete one of the three sets of Pony Series badges; collecting all Pony Series badges will award players with Town Collaboration Series badges.

Six non-replacement Gacha Pools – each corresponding to a member of My Little Pony’s Mane Six – will also be added to the game on February 14th. Each pool will contain five outfit pieces and one themed vehicle.

For more on the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, be sure to follow Heartopia on X.

The Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event begins on 14 February 2026. Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around

KOEI TECMO’s new dark samurai action RPG Nioh 3 Now Available on Steam & PS5

KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA summon aspiring shoguns to enter the gates of hell and conquer the Crucible in Nioh 3, their new dark samurai action RPG, now available on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate, a new action-packed trailer has been released, giving players a taste of the immense challenges they will face against a non-stop array of deadly foes.
 
In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, is consumed by jealousy. Empowered by a sinister force, he plots to overthrow Takechiyo and leads a horde of yokai, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of their Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to rescue a land in dire straits and become shogun.


Watch the Launch Trailer on YouTube
 

The story of Nioh 3 unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States period, the Heian period’s capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu period. Players will be able to freely explore each era as a vast open field featuring beautiful and distinct environments.
 
Nioh 3 introduces two distinct combat styles, Samurai and Ninja, that players can freely switch between during the heat of battle. The Samurai Style captures Nioh’s foundational, grounded combat experience, while introducing the new Arts Proficiency system to enhance Martial Arts abilities. In addition, a new Deflect mechanic allows players to block attacks at the last moment to turn the tide of battle against deadly adversaries.
 
In contrast to Samurai Style, Ninja Style excels in agility, enabling players to swiftly dodge and perform aerial attacks while employing various Ninjutsu techniques to attack outside of enemy range. Ninja Style also features the Mist technique, which leaves an afterimage following an attack to momentarily distract enemies, as well as the Evade technique to narrowly avoid enemy strikes. Both techniques will help players outmaneuver foes while delivering devastating swift attacks from behind.
 
Before launching into the full game, players have the opportunity to hone their skills in the free demo, which includes both solo play and online multiplayer mode for up to three players across both PS5 and PC via Steam®*.  Fans can create their own custom character and dive into the turbulent Warring States period, even testing their abilities in an electrifying boss fight against Jakotsu-baba, with save data carrying over. Players who complete the demo by Feb. 15, 2026, will receive the in-game bonus item Twin-Snake Helmet, which can be used in the complete version of the game**. More details about the demo are available on the official website.
 

Players can purchase the game now with a variety of editions available. The Standard Edition features the base game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition features exclusive in-game items and a Season Pass*** that includes access to two DLCs to be released in the future. A physical SteelBook® Launch Edition is also available with an exclusive premium metal case for the game. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus**** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam®, available for a limited time after the game is released.
 
Players can also order a special PS5 physical edition exclusively through the NIS America Store. The Nioh 3 TREASURE BOX includes the base game, a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm Keychain, a Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad, the Official Artbook, and a Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD.
 
Nioh 3 is now available on PS5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
 
For more information on Nioh 3, be sure to visit the official site, subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.
 
* Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer mode.

** Those who already obtained the bonus during the PlayStation®5 Alpha Demo will not be able to obtain the bonus for this demo.
 
*** The Season Pass is available for purchase separately.
 
**** The Early Purchase Bonus Hellfrost Armor set will be available to redeem in-game until Feb. 20, 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date. Additionally, players eligible to receive the Early Purchase Bonus will receive bonus armor sets inspired by the protagonists from the previous titles, the Youngblood Armor (Samurai) and the Lone Wolf’s Armor (Ninja).

Unique FPS “Starmasons” Now Available in Early Access at no cost

Starmasons by Luftskip is now playable in Early Access on the Epic Games Store. Starmasons is a one of a kind free-for-all FPS that challenges conventions by allowing players of all skill levels to compete in a fantastical environment and offers pathways to victory for any types of player. Hide in plain sight by posing as a statue, sneak stealthily through the ever moving shadows, ambush over-ambitious opponents, run and gun down the meek, or steal a victory by escaping unscathed with the elusive artifact.

There is simply no other game quite like Starmasons, so get ready for a series of intense and surprising matches in this small diamond-in-the-rough from up-and-coming developer Luftskip.

GAMEPLAY

Starmasons is an online PVP shooter for 2–12 players playing matches lasting 2–12 minutes. The game plays as a minimalistic FPS on a confined map, but with players looking like identical statues it promotes a stealthy, patient tactical approach as a viable tactic alongside the standard fast-paced dynamics of most shooters. However, zoning out while listening to the soft breeze watching the sunsets is not a long-term option. If someone picks up the artifact, with prospects of an instant victory, a scramble towards them is inevitable, so the intensity could flip from meditative to chaotic in an instant.

Without features like weapon choices, pick-ups and builds to pursue to stay competitive or gain an edge, all players start and remain on equal footing throughout matches. Learning the game takes no time, and even players lacking in FPS experience could find themselves refreshingly competitive from the get-go by choosing a more cunning approach. After all, one precise shot is all it takes to get the kill. This makes Starmasons a great game to invite any of your friends to play – not just your usuals. 

SUMMARY

Starmasons is accessible, deep and dynamic, with innovative reverse turing and yomi mechanics. In a field of remakes and remixes, Starmasons offers an actual fresh take on the FPS experience.

  • ACCESSIBLE: Easy to learn for newcomers to the genre. Simple controls. Clear mechanics and match rules.
  • DEEP: Offer different tactical pathways to victory, their efficacy dependent on other players approach.
  • DYNAMIC: Shifts from deliberate and focused to hectic and reactive in an instant – and back!

Pretend to be a lifeless statue, and hide in plain sight. Can you spot the other players in disguise? Read and direct your opponents’ actions to stay one step ahead in the intricate mind games made possible by Starmasons’ unique rule set and level design.

Game Info

Title: Starmasons

Platform: PC / Epic Games Store

Release Date: February 5th, 2026 (Early Access)

Genre: FPS

Players: Multiplayer (2-12)

Price: Free (In Early Access)

Developer: Luftskip

Publisher: Luftskip

About Luftskip

Luftskip is a fresh game development studio from Oslo, Norway. We are a small team of three experienced creatives. Kris is at the helm, Eivind scouts the skies and Geirmund makes sure our engine hums.

Combining our powers and experience from different fields, including psychology, art, media, programming and music, we deliver games and interactive experiences that entertain, teach or communicate.

Useful links

Play Starmasons on the Epic Games Store

Starmasons webpage

Luftskip homepage

Launch Trailer

Crimson Capes to launch February 12th, bringing the Souls Formula to 2D 

Studio Poor Locke has announced that Crimson Capes will be coming to PC via Steam on February 12. Crimson Capes is a sword-and-sorcery action adventure that reimagines the core pillars of the Souls formula in two dimensions, blending deliberate combat, non-linear exploration, and online multiplayer into a high-adventure fantasy world.

Players step into the role of Milon the Tempest, a witch-hunter tasked with dismantling a growing conspiracy of wizards across the kingdom of Amvros. Leading the Crimson Capes – a guild of elite witch-hunters – players will take on contracts throughout the realm, slowly uncovering darker forces at work and coming face to face with the true cost of power.

Combat in Crimson Capes is built around deliberate, animation-commit swordplay inspired by realistic fighting techniques, where feints, thrusts, cuts, and guards create a deadly back-and-forth defined by timing, positioning, and mastery. 

Each of the four playable heroes features a distinct weapon style, moveset, and skill tree, encouraging experimentation, while magic is woven directly into combat through elemental abilities such as wind, thunder, fire, and darkness.

Exploration follows a Souls-inspired philosophy, rewarding curiosity and player choice. Ruined towers, forgotten caverns, mystical forests, and ancient strongholds can be tackled in any order, with artifacts, abilities, and narrative threads waiting off the beaten path.

Crimson Capes also brings classic Souls multiplayer into two dimensions. Players can join forces in online co-op to hunt together as Capes, or invade another hunt as a Deathblade, introducing unpredictable PvP encounters that reshape each mission.

Visually, the game features pixel art animation and hand-drawn environments, with rotoscoped graphics. Inspired by classic pulp sword-and-sorcery tales such as Conan and Elric, Crimson Capes embraces a raw, mythic atmosphere rooted in classic fantasy adventure and discovery.

“From the very beginning, Crimson Capes was built around deliberate combat that rewards initiative, precision and quick thinking,” said Dimitris Tsatsis, programmer at Poor Locke.

“We wanted to bring the tension, discipline, and satisfaction of the Souls experience into 2D, by rethinking how the level design, vibe and multiplayer interactions work in a side-scrolling space.”

KEY FEATURES

  • Souls-like, 2D combat with tight reads, punish windows, and build variety
  • Boss fights that will test your mettle
  • Sword-and-Sorcery adventures in a fantasy world filled with secrets
  • Online Co-op & PvP: Play online with a friend, or invade other witch hunters
  • Optional Dynamic Hunts with unique enemies and bosses, randomly generated each time (reminiscent of Bloodborne’s Chalice Dungeons)


AVAILABILITY
Crimson Capes will launch on February 12 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT for PC via Steam
Price : 15$
Launch discount: 10% for 9 days
Instruction Manual & Game Guide PDF files along with a printable world map will be included in the game files
Console versions will release at a later date

About POOR LOCKE
POOR LOCKE is an independent game studio led by programmer Dimitris Tsatsis, with art by Kostas MacFarlane and music by David Wurczel. The studio focuses on crafting hand-made, mechanically rich experiences driven by strong artistic identity and player agency. Previous titles include Windmills and Unbeliever. Crimson Capes represents the studio’s most ambitious project to date, merging classic sword-and-sorcery fantasy with modern Souls-inspired design.

Indie developer Tom Daly reveals upcoming game Protect the Pit

Indie developer Tom Daly has revealed their upcoming incremental tower defense game Protect the Pit. Their previous games Tranquil Isle (“I enjoyed every second.” – Thumbculture) and Little Aviary (“Little Aviary is a companion worth keeping” – Ladies Gamers) released in April 2025 and November 2025 respectively.

About the Game:
A short incremental clicker game that blends tower defense with the depth of sprawling upgrade trees. Build your own winding mazes to repel the oncoming hordes!

It’s up to you to stop the hordes of the forest from destroying your glorious pit!

Play your way
Build your own mazes to guide the hordes of oncoming monsters and fill them with as many traps as you possibly can! Upgrade towers, traps, economic buildings, and your cursors auto attack to defend your PIT!

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Links:
Steam page
Reveal trailer

Veteran Indie Duo Announces School Janitor Simulator, coming soon to Steam

Veteran Argentine developers José Luis Scolari and Sebastián Gioseffi announce their first game as a duo: School Janitor Simulator, a cozy and deeply relaxing job simulator about the everyday life of a school janitor. 

The game channels the methodical, restorative gameplay of titles like House Flipper and PowerWash Simulator into the uniquely atmospheric setting of the Ford-Taylor School, a pretentious institution that’s seen better days and has decided to outsource its janitorial duties.

The core experience is built around a satisfying, varied task loop. A subtle progression system and quirky collectibles reward the player’s work, while a deeper narrative unfolds organically through the environment itself.

Some of the key tasks that players will be in charge of are:
 

  • Paint walls: Make sure to maintain the pristine state of the walls by regularly applying a new layer of paint when the old one peels off.
  • Unclog pipes: Sometimes, the plumbing overflows with the enthusiasm of youth. Make sure it flows smoothly again.
  • Clean up floors: The minds of our students are so often into the high realms of learning that they forget about the material reality of garbage. Clean their oversight.
  • Remove graffiti: The artistic inclinations of some of our more sensitive students take them to express themselves on many surfaces. Remove this unauthorized expression of individuality.
  • Fix electrical fixtures: This spark is not of genius, but of dangerous voltage! Prevent costly accidents by replacing and rewiring broken electrical fixtures.
  • Repair broken furniture: Nothing escapes entropy. Deal with its effects, before someone gets hurt.
  • Keep the greenery alive: A green, healthy yard might use a lot of water, but it looks really good in promotional pictures.
  • Tidy up messy areas: Look, there is only so much we can do to force the kids to put away everything at the end of the class. You take care of the rest.


School Janitor Simulator is scheduled for release on PC via Steam and itch.io by the end of 2026, with a public demo coming soon. The game is now available to wishlist.


Steam Page


About The Developers


A duo of veteran game developers, José Luis Scolari and Sebastián Gioseffi have a combined experience of more than 30 years, both in big companies and small indie studios. In their first foray as a team of two, they decided to venture into the job simulation genre they always loved.

Heartopia X My Little Pony Collaboration Event to begin Next Month

 XD Games is excited to announce that the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collab will officially begin in Heartopia this Valentine’s Day. 

The collaboration event sees the Tree of Harmony from My Little Pony appearing on Whale Island, needing to be reawakened by Heartopia players via the Elements of Harmony. By working together, players can ensure the tree returns home to the magical kingdom of Equestria. 

Ahead of the collaboration, a week-long pre-event will begin on 7 February, allowing players to complete a number of daily puzzles in order to unlock an exclusive pet costume based on the My Little Pony character Spike, as well as Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. More details on the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration, including new activities, collections, and outfits, will be revealed next week.

Additionally, Heartopia’s first season — Winter Frost Season Fashionwave — begins today, bringing new winter-themed content and activities. Players who venture to the top of Onsen Mountain will be rewarded with ice and snow slides, as well as a brand new skating rink that allows townsfolk to perfect their figure skating choreography with friends. Players now also have access to ice rink flooring while in build mode, meaning they can construct their own practice rink at home. 

There’s also some snowman-related fun to be had in this frigid weather. Players can build their own snowmen by shovelling fallen snow, or they can turn into snowmen themselves by interacting with the huge snowmen that can be found dotted around town. 

Players can now purchase and level up their Winter Frost Season Fashionwave Gift Boxes, too. These can contain Exhibition Passes, Heart Diamonds, an exclusive instrument skin for a steel tongue drum, the Fashionwave Penguin set, building materials, and more. 

Heartopia players from all towns can meet one another at the concert venue, which will be hosting week-long opening and closing concerts celebrating Winter Frost Season. At nearby stalls, players can purchase items, like glow sticks, to wave about while watching the musical performances and firework displays.

Winter Frost Season runs from 31 January through 13 March. For a full breakdown of everything in this season, watch the Official Launch Special Program or follow Heartopia on X.

Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

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