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Archive for September, 2025

Sheffield, UK, September 18th, 2025 – Claymatic Games is thrilled to announce that Platypus Reclayed, the definitive reimagining of the cult classic clay-animated shmup, is out today on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $14.99, with a 10% discount available for the first week of launch.

Steam users can also buy the Platypus Reclayed: Special Edition for an additional $5, which adds the OST and a digital Art Book featuring Platypus history and “making of” content. Alternatively, players can buy the OST and Art Book separately.

Originally released in 2002, Platypus was one of the first indie games to achieve critical and commercial success, remembered for its handcrafted clay visuals, simple yet addictive gameplay, and enduring fan community. Now, 23 years later, original creator Anthony Flack has returned with the Claymatic team to rebuild the game from the ground up for modern platforms.

Reprogrammed from scratch, Platypus Reclayed preserves the one-button accessibility that made the original so beloved, while updating every aspect of the experience with crisp 4K widescreen visuals, brand-new stages, remixed levels, additional weapons and enemies, adjustable difficulty settings, enhanced co-op, modding support (PC), and an expanded soundtrack featuring fresh high-quality remixes.

“Platypus’ simplicity is the key to its longevity,” said Anthony Flack, Lead Game Designer at Claymatic Games. “As games have become bigger and more complex, we wanted to return to something immediate and joyful. You move, you shoot, and you’re having fun in seconds. With the tech and distribution platforms we have today, Platypus can finally soar as the legendary fighter jet it was always destined to be.”

Haven’t heard of Platypus? Here’s a primer:

Platypus first made its debut in 2002, when “indie games” were unheard of, before Xbox Live Arcade or Kongregate even existed. Yet to this day Platypus has retained an active community, with fans still making mods and fan art on a regular basis. Due to its singular clay-animated art style, fluid controls, and tight game design, it was one of the first indie games by a solo developer to become a critical and commercial success.

So what’s new?

Platypus Reclayed takes everything that made the original Platypus sing and updates it for a modern audience. The clay artwork can now be viewed in its full glory with high-def resolution, a brand new stage has been added, existing levels have been remixed for new surprises, there’s additional enemies and weapons, new adjustable difficulty options have been added, the soundtrack has been bolstered with high quality remixes, and new game modes like Practice and the permadeath single-life challenge mode Score Attack. Plus the whole game can be played with drop-in two-player co-op! That’s not all, as Platypus Reclayed was designed with modders in mind, and our community has been champing at the bit to make their own Platypus adventures!

“As the industry has shifted towards more complex, feature-rich, lengthier games, we wanted to go in the other direction: providing a one-button shmup that’s fun from the moment you pick it up!” said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games. “You don’t need to learn any complicated combos or absorb a bookish tutorial teaching how you can have fun later. Instead, you get right to the action. Platypus Reclayed is designed to be something you pick up for 20 minutes before bed or on your lunch break, but you enjoy every second of it!”

Features That Will Keep You Coming Back for More

• Two-Player Simultaneous Action: Team up with a friend for double the fun!

• Stunning Clay-Animated Graphics: Experience the beauty of clay-animation like never before with all-new high definition artwork.

• Addictive, Exciting Gameplay: Get ready for heart-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

• The original Platypus soundtrack is back with even more officially licensed remixes of classic 1980s game tunes from our friends at C64audio.

• Adjustable Difficulty Settings: Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, Platypus has a challenge for everyone.

• Full support for modding art, audio, and even entire levels (PC only)

• Perfect for the Entire Family: Share the joy of Platypus with loved ones of all ages!

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September 17th, 2025, Haarlem – The ravens were an omen. Something is stirring below, and Strange Antiquities has opened its doors. Are you prepared for what awaits you? Iceberg Interactive and Bad Viking are delighted to offer you the role of apprentice Thaumaturge at Undermere’s mysterious antique emporium. Though it might seem cozy at first, you must be wary of the relics you possess, and the people that frequent your shop.

Play now on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch with a 10% launch discount!

You may be wondering what your role as an apprentice Thaumaturge entails. You must examine and identify the relics that cross your counter by using all of your senses – yes, including inner perception – the esoteric tomes left at your disposal, and your attention to detail.

Strange Antiquities is the standalone sequel to the indie hit title Strange Horticulture, considered one of the best detective games of the decade by PC Gamer. If you loved the last game, we humbly welcome you back to Undermere – expect even more intricacy and depth than its predecessor.

If not, do not fret, as it can be played on its own without prior knowledge of the dark arts. A quote from John and Rob Donkin, the duo behind the Strange series:

“We’re very excited for you to finally be able to settle into your role as apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities! We have put a lot of love and attention to detail into this game, from the dark-but-cozy atmosphere and handcrafted occult artifacts, to the carefully designed puzzles and branching narrative. As the nights draw in and the rain beats down outside the window, we’d like to invite you to grab a blanket and a hot drink and put on your occult detective hat. Consult your reference materials on hermetic symbology and Thaumic gemstones, study your shelves full of items carefully, and most importantly, make sure Jupiter the cat is purring happily on the counter.”

Iceberg Interactive and Bad Viking couldn’t be more excited for your arrival in Undermere. Are you ready to experience firsthand the eerie beauty of Strange Antiquities?

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Stuttgart, Germany – 16.09.2025 – Publisher ININ Games and developer Smallthing Studios are excited to announce that digital pre-orders for Simon the Sorcerer Origins are now live, available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck. The long-awaited return of one of gaming’s most iconic point-and-click adventures is available in two editions:

• Standard Edition (€24.99)

• Deluxe Edition (€34.99), which includes a digital artbook and the full soundtrack.

In celebration of the pre-order launch, fans who reserve either edition will receive the exclusive PONY DLC at no extra cost. This special bonus allows players to enjoy the original Simon the Sorcerer soundtrack from the 1990s within the new game, providing a nostalgic treat for longtime fans of the franchise.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins is available for pre-order now on Steam, the Nintendo eShop and the Xbox Store, with the PlayStation Store pre-orders going live very soon.

Since 1993, Simon the Sorcerer has been the cheeky, sarcastic hero of a magical world full of monsters, mayhem, and mind-bending puzzles. Simon is returning to screens in his biggest all-new adventure yet, and to mark this milestone, a brand-new trailer has been released, giving fans a fresh look at Simon’s magical world and what is inside the Deluxe Edition.

Over three decades have passed since Simon the Sorcerer first cast his spell on adventure game fans. Simon the Sorcerer Origins invites players to step back into his world, this time to discover how it all began. Longtime fans will be thrilled to know that the original voice actors return in both English (Chris Barrie) and German (Erik Borner), adding an extra layer of authenticity and nostalgia to this lovingly crafted hand-drawn origin story.

The magic doesn’t stop at the visuals, as Simon the Sorcerer Origins comes alive with a brand-new original soundtrack by acclaimed composer Mason Fischer, perfectly capturing the whimsy, wonder, and emotional depth of Simon’s enchanting world. And as a very special surprise, Simon the Sorcerer Origins includes music icon Rick Astley in a special role – bringing a touch of 80s soul to the fantasy adventure.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins is out October 28th, 2025!

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Munich, Germany, September 11th, 2025 – The turn-based 2D role-playing game The Edge of Allegoria from Button Factory Games and CobraTekku Games (CTG) is now available on Nintendo Switch. After the game was released in December 2025 to very positive reviews for PC on Steam, the title is now also coming to the Nintendo eShop. The RPG from Canadian studio Button Factory Games is bursting with GameBoy aesthetics, crude humor, and a huge game world. The Edge of Allegoria is now available for the price of $24.99/€24.99/£22.49 for the Nintendo Switch. In addition to the Nintendo Switch release, the title is also verified for Valve’s Steam Deck.

After a devastating midlife crisis, the protagonist in The Edge of Allegoria embarks on a journey through the land of Allegoria. He explores the land, learns about its pitfalls, and discovers more about the history and secrets that Allegoria hides. Players can explore the expansive map, delve into dungeons, battle monsters, and perfect the sophisticated mastery system. The unique monochrome artwork makes the turn-based combat a real nostalgic journey with modern twists and turns, where there’s plenty of swearing. Here comes to the handheld what has always belonged on the handheld.

Key Features:

• Time for an adventure! – The Edge of Allegoria offers a classic role-playing world full of monsters and magic and, as a 2D single-player game, provides a familiar gaming experience with modern ideas and touches.
• From the frying pan into the fire – Following his midlife crisis, the protagonist decides to go on a journey through the land of Allegoria – and promptly must stand his ground against countless murderous monsters. In the process, players explore the land, discover numerous perils and learn more about the history and secrets of the magical world of Allegoria.
• Impressive huge game world – The Edge of Allegoria is packed with content: 145 monster types, 41 boss fights, 31 dungeons and 6 divine beings await in their own overworld domain. Players can look forward to many hours of gameplay and constant variety on the screen.
• High-Level-Upgrades – Allegoria is filled to the brim with monster battles, therefore players need to be able to defend themselves well. The game features 96 unique weapons, each offering unique combat skills. Players can equip their weapons over the course of several battles and with enough weapon experience, the skill and stats of the weapon are permanently retained by the player. The mission is clear: find all the weapons, learn all the skills and become overpowered!
• GameBoy Retro Look – A whole generation of video game fans are familiar with the legendary handheld from the 80s. Joe Picknell himself grew up with the aesthetic and knew straight away that he wanted this look for his debut work: an unusual nostalgic pixel artwork.

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Barueri, Brazil – September 10th, 2025 – Creative Hand’s cozy shop management game where you create minions for dungeon master customers, Tiny Witch, is available to play now on Nintendo Switch. The game is available to buy in all eShops with a 30% launch discount.

In Tiny Witch, you take on the role of a little witch left in charge of a magic wizard store located in a town full of dungeon masters. Activate your spells, unlock new recipes, and prepare the best minions in time to avoid upsetting your customers in an experience that’s perfect on Nintendo Switch.

Create resources by mixing them in the pounder or boiling them in the cauldron, then manufacture minions by mixing magical resources on your alchemy table. Deliver the requested minions to the customers or suffer the consequences! Different kinds of customers have varying tempers and willingness to give you tips. Serving them is key to the longevity of your humble witchy establishment.

Expand your shop and your skill by purchasing new resources and equipment. There are different stages, such as a wrapping stage where you can buy decorations, pets, and add new work tables. Operate your minion-crafting store throughout the days and nights in a forest, a cave, and a desert – this big world is your tiny witch’s oyster.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 4, 2025 – Streamline Studios is turning up the heat as Bake ’n Switch, the violently cute couch co-op and PvP party brawler, celebrates its 5th anniversary! Originally launched on August 21, 2020, Bake ’n Switch has been bringing friends together (and tearing them apart) with chaotic, dough-flinging gameplay for half a decade.

To commemorate this milestone, publisher Streamline Media Group is permanently reducing the game’s price from $30 to just $5, effective September 13th, 09 AM PT.

Available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, Bake ’n Switch lets 1-4 players join forces, or clash in battle, to catch, merge, and sacrifice adorable living Dough creatures to appease ancient, hangry Guardians. Whether you’re teaming up in co-op or fighting your friends, this game delivers nonstop action with over 100 dynamic levels, a cast of mischievous Buns, and six unique Bakers to master.

“Five years ago, we launched Bake ’n Switch as a passion project to bring people together through laughter, chaos, and a little bit of betrayal,” said Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group. “The new $5 price tag is our way of saying thank you to the players and inviting new Bakers to experience the wild world of Fla.” 

Over the past five years, the Bake ’n Switch community has enjoyed free DLC updates, improved online multiplayer, new Player versus Player (PvP) modes, and a range of seasonal content, all thanks to feedback from over 10,000 devoted players worldwide. The game also won awards for Game of the Year, Outstanding Gameplay and Visual Excellence in Reboot 2019.

Permanent Price Drop Details:

• New Price: $5 (previously $30)

• Platforms: PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch

• Effective Date: September 4, 2025

What You Get for $5:

• 100+ levels of chaotic co-op and PvP action

• 7 mischievous Bun species with unique behaviors

• 6 quirky Bakers with game-changing abilities

• 2 deliciously diverse Worlds

• Single-player, online and local multiplayer modes

• Access to all past DLC and gameplay improvements

Get ready to bake, battle, and betray your friends. Bake ’n Switch is proof that five years later, the oven’s still hot, and the Buns are just as adorable (and expendable) as ever.

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