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TORUŃ, POLAND, October 30, 2025 — Dark Point Games is thrilled to announce that Achilles: Survivor, where brave Achilles and an expansive cast of heroes battle through legendary bullet-heaven battles in Ancient Greece, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Having previously launched on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox earlier this year, Dark Point Games finally presents their mythologically-fueled action roguelite to Switch players around the world.

Achilles: Survivor places players in the sandals of the eponymous hero or in those of one of several other survivors as they battle Hades and his armies of the underworld. Erect powerful structures to turn the tide of battle in your favor and aid you in attacking foes as you defend against swarms of Hades’ undead forces.

Achilles and his unlikely allies must rise to defeat mighty Hades and his legions as they wage war across Troy and other battlefields to avoid damnation. Using a variety of weapons, abilities, spells, and offensive and defensive structures, these heroes must grow their power as they face the battle between life and death lest they be cast into Tartarus for an eternity of suffering.

GAME FEATURES

• Fast-paced bullet heaven in a world of Greek myths. Survive endless waves of enemies in this top-down action roguelite.
• Return to mythic Greece. Explore four handcrafted realms inspired by Achilles: Legends Untold – from the walls of Troy to windswept Greek coastlines.
• Build to survive, not just shoot. Drop traps, healing shrines, and summon allies with a unique structure-building system that turns the tide when things get desperate.
• Unlock over 15 legendary survivors. Play as Achilles or one of a growing cast of mythical heroes, each with unique power and playstyle.
• Progression that respects your time. Complete challenges, earn Favors, and unlock permanent upgrades – get stronger with every attempt, even in defeat. You can pick different difficulties and game modes (normal, short, and endless) in every run.

Achilles: Survivor is available now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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30 October 2025 – Masala Games and Rainy Frog are pleased to announce that Detective Dotson lands on Nintendo Switch today! Players can step into the (gum)shoes of India’s least likely detective as he scours the streets of his vibrant neighborhood, hunting down the truth behind his father’s murder. You’re Professor Leyton with a splash of Bollywood flair, and you’re hitting the streets to solve a mystery with the help of a colorful supporting cast.

Mystery, moustaches and masala – a feast for adventure fans!

• Step into the shoes of Detective Dotson: Bollywood dreamer turned super sleuth, chasing mysteries through the vibrant streets of modern India.
• Crack four eccentric cases, each one leading you closer to the truth behind your father’s murder, while gradually unlocking new corners of the city.
• Piece together the puzzle on a drag-and-drop evidence board, linking clues and prompts to uncover the truth (and use a hint if you get stuck).
• Charm, barter, and banter with colorful locals. Everyone’s got a story, and maybe even a clue or two to trade.
• Delight in a distinctive art style, blending pixelated characters with layered 3D backdrops bursting with colour and warmth.
• Cozy, breezy, and compact – a mysterious adventure unfolds.

Detective Dotson is a feel-good detective game filled with heart, colour, and unapologetic melodrama. The developers have crafted a love letter to their home country, one that will inspire and enthrall gamers worldwide.

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October, 29, 2025 – Independently developed by Sky9 Games and published by IndieArk, the exhilarating arena shooter Strike Force Heroes is set to make its official debut on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 on November 6, 2025, with a price tag of $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR. Fully optimized hardware, this edition promises a fluid and immersive online competitive experience that keeps players engaged from start to finish.

Strike Force Heroes is a timeless 2D arena shooter that captures the essence of classic action. Players select from diverse character classes and align with AlphaSquad to confront foes across more than a dozen vibrant maps—fromdense jungles, speeding trains and even plummeting aircraft. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons, collect valuable loot, and master skills to upgrade and personalize your hero, culminating in epic showdowns against formidable bosses. Every mode supports both PvP and co-op, enabling seamless teamwork with friends or fierce rivalries in adrenaline-fueled battles.

Key Features

• Customize Your Hero: Level up four classes with hundreds of weapons, outfits, and abilities, each with its own completely unique strengths, weaknesses, and playstyle.

• Choose Your Loadout: With hundreds of weapons, abilities, and equipment to choose from, there’s something for every play style. Go with a safe loadout, or create a clever setup that synergizes perfectly with all your equipment for risky yet deadly results.

• Epic Storyline: Experience an engaging storyline through fully animated cutscenes with wisecracking characters, explosive action sequences, and challenging boss fights.

• Endless Replayability: Beating the campaign unlocks harder difficulties to earn better rewards, further build out your heroes, and challenge even the most seasoned of players.

• Online Co-op and PvP: For the first time ever, invite your friends to join you throughout the entire campaign, or blast them away in fully customizable PvP custom matches, with no max player limits!

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October 28, 2025 – Stuttgart, Germany – Publisher ININ Games and developer Smallthing Studios proudly announce that the highly anticipated prequel title Simon the Sorcerer Origins is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and Linux.

A Magical Return with a Fresh Beginning

With over three decades having passed since the original Simon the Sorcerer charmed adventure-game fans back in 1993, Simon the Sorcerer Origins invites players to step back into the enchanting world of magic, sarcasm and mystery—this time to discover how it all began.In this new narrative, Simon finds himself drawn into a wizarding world stirred by an ancient prophecy, embarking on a coming-of-age adventure packed with wit, charm and a healthy dose of self-aware humour.

Honouring a Legacy, Embracing a New Era

“Our team is absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon the Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family,” said Ronald Kaulbach, Head of ININ Games. “The Simon the Sorcerer series holds a special place in the history of adventure games and has been instrumental in shaping the genre. It’s a true honour to work alongside Smallthing Studios on a title that not only pays tribute to the legacy of the original games but also invites a whole new generation of players into this magical world.”

Massy Calamai, Game Director & Founder of Smallthing Studios, added: “We are thrilled and moved to officially announce the collaboration between Smallthing Studios and ININ Games for Simon the Sorcerer Origins, in all formats, over thirty years (1993) after its first appearance on Amiga and PC! A heartfelt thanks to all those who have and are working behind the scenes and all those who have waited in the stands. The curtain is opening.” 

What’s New & What Fans Will Recognise

• Original Voice Talent: Long-time fans will be delighted to know that Chris Barrie (English) and Erik Borner (German) return to voice Simon, adding authenticity and nostalgia to the story.

• Hand-Drawn Visual Style: The game brings the charming style of the ’90s into the modern era with lovingly crafted, hand-drawn graphics, cinematic sequences, and a vibrant, cartoon-inspired aesthetic.

• Soundtrack by Mason Fischer: An original musical score that captures the whimsical and emotional tone of Simon’s magical world.

• Special Appearance: Music-icon Rick Astley makes a surprise appearance in a special role — bringing a touch of ’80s soul to the fantasy adventure.

• Prequel Story: Set just weeks before the events of the original game, Simon the Sorcerer Origins reveals his early journey, full of discovery, danger and comic mischief.

Editions & Availability

• Standard editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are now available for retail and digital releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC as well

• A Limited Special Edition is available for Switch, PC and PS5—offering extra goodies for players seeking the collector experience

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October 24th, 2025 – Return to the table and draw a fresh hand as Brain Seal Entertainment is proudly bringing the latest installment of its much-loved Dark Quest series to PC & consoles next month.

Take your chosen heroes into vast complex dungeons and pit your party against dozens of unique monsters. Share the burden of taking on Gulak’s legions with friends, as you rally together in co-op, online or on the couch. And when you’re ready go beyond the deck you can jump into Creator Mode, and craft dungeons, quests, and adventures to challenge your skills and to share online with other willing adventurers.

Dark Quest 4 arrives on November 5th for $19.99 and will be available on Steam, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One|X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

About Dark Quest 4

Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment – a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer.

The evil Gulak, the sorcerer’s puppet, commands monstrous legions that stalk the night. Villagers vanish without a trace – stolen in silence, never to be seen again. Only your band of champions can stand against this tide of darkness and end Gulak’s reign of terror.

Features:

• Strategic Dungeon Adventures: Embark on 30 handcrafted quests filled with tactical, turn-based combat and deadly surprises. Outsmart over 40 unique monsters, evade lethal traps, and wield both magic and steel to survive sprawling, multi-floored dungeons that test your wit and courage.
• Build Your Party of Heroes: Command up to 10 unique heroes, each with distinctive stats and powers. Train them in the Hero Camp, unlock new cards and abilities, and forge your perfect dungeon-delving team.
• Online Multiplayer: Team up with friends online or locally in couch co-op, combining your heroes’ strengths to overcome Gulak’s legions. Explore together and find treasures to fill your purses!
• Creator Mode:  Step into the role of the Creator – design your own quests, build intricate dungeons, and shape adventures for others to explore. Play, share, and discover community-made quests from players around the world, or craft your own original challenges to test the bravest heroes.

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TORUŃ, POLAND, October 21, 2025 — Achilles: Survivor, the legendary bullet-heaven battle for Greece is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 30th. Originally launching the game earlier this year on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, Polish developer and publisher Dark Point Games has been dedicated to bringing their myth-fueled Survivor-like to Nintendo to make sure anyone can join the fray, regardless of platform. This action roguelite adds an extra layer to the genre with a unique building mechanic, allowing survivors to erect powerful structures to turn the tide of battle in their favour. Build a variety of constructions to attack foes, provide healing, or summon allies to fight at your side as you defend against swarms of Hades’ undead forces. Utilizing Steam Early Access allowed the Dark Point Games team to incorporate feedback directly from the players and, over the course of the journey, added new survivors, enemies, bosses, powers, realms, structures, game modes, and more, and all these will be available for Nintendo Switch players to dive into.

Achilles: Survivor will place players in the shoes of the eponymous hero or one of several other survivors as they battle Hades and his army of the underworld. Following his demise at the end of the Trojan War, Hades resurrected Achilles to serve his nefarious plans against the other gods; however, once Achilles had served his purpose, Hades cast him back into Tartarus, damning him to an eternity of torment. Refusing to accept this fate, Achilles broke free, saving the souls of many others during his escape, including several who had died by his hand. Enraged by this subversion, Hades has sworn vengeance against the hero, vowing to return him and the other survivors to the depths of the underworld.

Now, Achilles and his unlikely allies must rise up to defeat Hades and his legion as they wage war across Troy, Tartarus, and other battlefields to avoid the threatening damnation. Using a variety of weapons, abilities, spells, and offensive and defensive structures, these heroes must grow their power as they face the battle between life and death.

GAME FEATURES

• Fast-paced bullet heaven in a world of Greek myths. Survive endless waves of enemies in this top-down action roguelite.
• Build to survive, not just shoot. Drop traps, healing shrines, and summon allies with a unique structure-building system that turns the tide when things get desperate.
• Unlock over 15 legendary survivors. Play as Achilles or one of a growing cast of mythical heroes, each with unique power and playstyle.
• Progression that respects your time. Complete challenges, earn Favors, and unlock permanent upgrades – get stronger with every attempt, even in defeat. You can pick different difficulties and game modes (normal, short and endless) in every run.
• Return to mythic Greece. Explore 4 handcrafted realms inspired by Achilles: Legends Untold – from the walls of Troy to windswept Greek coastlines.

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Liège, Belgium – October 16, 2025 – N-Zone is over the moon to announce the launch of its family friendly 3D action-adventure Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam)! The Xbox Series X/S will be resealed in the coming days.

Prepare for an epic adventure! Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard is a vibrant, enchanting action-adventure that throws you straight into the extraordinary journey of three unlikely, lovable heroes: Chickenhare, Meg, and Abe. To succeed, you’ll need to master their unique talents, diving into a whirlwind of mind-bending puzzles, precision platform-hopping, and hilarious, action-packed combat where kicking enemies around is just the start! More than just a game, Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard is a heartwarming celebration of collaboration and friendship that guarantees accessible fun for all ages. Plus, the quest extends beyond the screen with the promise of an exciting, integrated real-life treasure hunt! 

You read that correctly!

Treasure hunting lies at the heart of the game. N-Zone has prepared a grand surprise for all adventurers and treasure seekers: from the very beginning of development, the studio integrated a real-world treasure hunt into the game experience! By following clues hidden both in-game and on the official game’s website, players will have the chance to take part in a real-life treasure hunt. The ultimate prize for the successful treasure seeker is a golden feather adorned with gems, comparable to the one featured in the game, and a genuine gold ingot. The value of these two items combined is estimated to be approximately $200,000.

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Paris, France, October 2, 2025 – Indie developer Abbey Games and publisher Firesquid Games are happy to announce that their beloved and awarded god game Reus 2 will be releasing on Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch October 23rd at a price of 24,49 USD with a 20% off discount during the first week. Simultaneously with these console versions, there will also be released The Ice Age DLC at 7.99 USD (Xbox) and 7.79 USD (eShop), which introduces the new Ice Age biome, created by a new alternate version of the Frost Giant, this biome is a harsh environment, but can be rich grounds for resilient human civilizations to flourish.

In Reus 2, players are in control of mighty giants that shape the planet for humans to live, grow, and wage war on. They will make crucial choices regarding how to explore the fate of humanity across a cosmos of their own creation, experimenting with civilization and seeing what human tribes will achieve with the right combination of elements. The game will offer its texts in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese and Russian.

MAIN FEATURES

• Control Giants: Step into the shoes of powerful giants as they shape planets. Foster or punish the development of human societies. The choice is yours.
• Experiment with Natural Resources: Using different combinations of flora and fauna makes for new discoveries which will change the human societies that inhabit that world.
• Observe and Define Your Own Goals: Shape the development of humanity and watch as their societies evolve from a primitive tribe into advanced civilizations. Whether they are obsessed space explorers or self-destructive warmongers, who are you to judge their choices?
• Leave a Lasting Legacy: Each playthrough leaves a lasting legacy in the stars – and inspires new paths to take.

ICE AGE DLC FEATURES

New Ice Age Biome:

Created by the Frost Giant, this biome features Mammoths, Sabertooth Tigers, Permafrost, and Geysers, adding a unique ecosystem with its own fresh strategic resource management challenges.

Four New Leaders:

• The General: His cities grow as his military power (introduced in the Cataclysm update) expands, making for a new, more combative play-style.
• The Poet: Draws inspiration from the beauty of the world around them, enhances efficiency in city projects and drives cultural growth so long as they’re inspired.
• The Villain: Some people just want to see the world burn. Their cities thrive in times of conflict and chaos, offering a unique gameplay style.
• The Painter: Shapes cities with art and gold, leaving a striking visual mark. But art doesn’t come cheap. Will the Giants be her greatest patrons?

New Era Options:

Guide humanity through new historic milestones, including:

• Nuclear Age: An era of vast technological advancement, balanced on a knife’s edge. Will humanity master the atom, or destroy itself?
• Hunter Age: Help your Humans thrive against nature’s cold indifference. How will humans endure the frozen wilderness?
• Age of Discovery: One civilization’s culture is another’s plunder, and nothing comes without cost. Will the dangers of this era enrich humanity?
• Enlightenment Age: The spark of ingenuity shines bright! Will knowledge shape the future? Inventors lead the way in this foundational era.

Evolution and Extinction Mechanic:

The Frost Giant nurtures change through adversity. Within the Frozen biome, extinction is always a threat, but life finds a way, evolving into new biotica forms to unlock new resources and strategic options.

Shape worlds with Giants

Utilize a roster of 6 powerful Giants, each with their own unique abilities over plants, animals and minerals that will allow you to create new biomes for humans to settle their villages. As you progress, gain inspiration to unlock more skills for your Giants, providing you with a diversity of choices.

Relationships and disasters

With the Cataclysm update, you can choose to take on more optional challenges. Leaders can now form relationships with Giants and each other based on their personality, become allies through trade or go to war. Humanity can also turn against your giants, sending out Giant Hunters to destroy them! Punish them with disastrous new powers, using the elements to teach them to respect the gods.

Create thriving ecosystems

Terraform a variety of biomes, strategically build up different combinations of flora, fauna and materials specific to those environments. By experimenting, discover which combinations create the best synergies for the inhabitants’ needs and goals, leading you into exciting new eras of their existence.

Lead humanity into the future

Shape the development of humanity with your choices as they evolve from early human societies to modern civilizations. Whether it’s travelling to the stars as space explorers, starting a cult or wishing to cultivate nature, they will all have their goals. No matter the outcome, remember, you can always start a new humanity.

Fill a galaxy with life

Each playthrough leaves a lasting legacy in the stars by generating a new planet for you to experiment with. Fill the galaxy with endless variations of life and be inspired to take a new path with your next creation.

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Deck13 Spotlight and Wobble Ghost are thrilled to announce the release date for their whimsical Action-Adventure Spindle! Don the Grim Reaper’s cloak and dive into a mysterious world where nobody seems to die anymore – releasing October 13th on PC and Nintendo Switch.

What lies beneath the spindle

Players take on the role of Dengel, a grim reaper guiding souls of loved ones to rest. Combining heartfelt storytelling with fast-paced action, Spindle delivers a powerful experience of connection and healing, reminding players that everyone processes grief in their own way – and that this is perfectly okay.

In this indie adventure, grief is more than a theme – it’s the heart of the journey. Shaped by community feedback and collaboration, the original concept evolved into a game that explores the many ways people cope with loss.

A world waiting to be discovered

Spindle invites you to go on a lovingly hand-crafted journey that’s inspired by the games of our childhood, packed with charming characters and beautiful environments. With your scythe sharp and your wits even sharper, explore twisting dungeons filled with cunning foes and clever riddles as you unravel the mystery bit by bit. The deeper you go, the more the shadows seem to watch… ready to find out what’s really waiting in the dark?

Dig into adventure with your pig companion when ‘Spindle’ releases October 13th on PC and Nintendo Switch!

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September 29, 2025 — Game Source Entertainment (GSE) is excited to announce that Lost in Fantaland, a board-style deck-building adventure game developed by Supernature Studio, will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on October 9, 2025! Combining strategic card mechanics and board game elements, this game offers a brand-new experience, challenging players to survive in a relentless fantasy world.

Lost in Fantaland is a tactical card RPG where players use action cards on a grid-based board to survive battles with minimal damage. Set against the popular isekai (otherworld) theme, the story follows a protagonist who, after getting lost, is pulled into a mysterious otherworld. Guided by a “mysterious figure,” the protagonist navigates an unknown and perilous realm, using available resources (cards) to struggle for survival in a world filled with danger.

Game Features

Highly Randomized Game Mechanics

In Lost in Fantaland, aside from the fixed map background for each chapter, level events, enemy types and quantities, and battlefield setup are entirely randomized. This ensures endless replayability, allowing players to embark on countless unique survival journeys in a near-infinitely varied world!

Ever-Changing Terrain and Cards

To survive in Lost in Fantaland, players must first master the terrain and their cards. On an 8×8 grid, every action can significantly impact the outcome of the game.

Leverage the environment to set traps for enemies, exploit strategic positioning for hit-and-run tactics to avoid encirclement, and minimize damage in each battle to maximize your chances of survival.

Survive in a Mysterious Board-Based World Using Diverse Items and Cards

In Lost in Fantaland, players can choose from various occupations, each with unique cards and rare treasures. Forge your strategy and learn to wield their power to survive. While failure is an expected part of your journey, you can use Soul Orbs earned at the end of each run to enhance your abilities, making complete victory an achievable goal!

Additionally, players must also carefully study enemy traits and behaviors. While a single enemy may not be too difficult to handle, a group acting together can create overwhelming trouble in an instant! Learning enemy behavior patterns and predicting their actions will greatly enhance a player’s chances of survival.

Running Away Is Not Shameful—It’s Actually Useful

Given the scarcity of recovery options, minimizing battle damage is the central focus of Lost in Fantaland. You don’t need to defeat every monster in each chapter. If you’re uncertain about your remaining health, choosing to skip unnecessary battles and head straight for the Boss is a valid tactic—after all, survival is what defines a successful adventure. There are even specific items that allow you to escape non-Boss battles entirely.

Lost in Fantaland is full of surprises and randomness. Use your cards to craft powerful high-damage or high-defense combos, defeat the otherworldly monsters, and pave your way back home! With repeated challenges, you might even uncover the hidden secrets of this mysterious world—who knows?!

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