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WhisperGames today announces the 7-day countdown to one of its prestigious titles, which was successfully released last year on PC worldwide. This visually stimulating turn-based RPG is developed and created by a one-man developer, Nameless Sword Studio, and with both community and Switch fan base calling for it to be released on this platform, an exciting experience is on offer for a game that was developed over three years!

Endless growth, options & decision making!

The Nameless: Slay Dragon has a lot going for it including an immersive story. Every decision you make will lead to your growth. Almost all of the items and materials you acquire during your adventure will become ingredients for alchemy, cooking, or forging. This isn’t about following preset recipes for automatic synthesis, but rather requires you to freely combine materials based on their characteristics for you to explore and discover.

Features & Facts

• Turn-based RPG +

• Exploration
• Combat
• Skill Customisation
• Impressive Craft System
• Character Design
• Real Choices and Multiple Endings
• Engaging Story
• Includes the ‘Mythic Epic’ DLC update!

The Nameless: Slay Dragon draws inspiration from a blend of classic and modern gaming experiences. The game’s core mechanics and aesthetics are reminiscent of retro dungeon-crawling RPGs such as Shining in the Darkness and Arcana, which are known for their grid-based exploration and strategic gameplay. Additionally, it takes cues from narrative-driven titles, like Breath of Fire, which is part of the same genre but emphasizes character development and storytelling.

Detailed Facts: The Nameless: Slay Dragon

• Party-based turn-based combat: Players can form a party of diverse characters, each with unique abilities and roles to play in battles. The Nameless: Slay Dragon allows for strategic planning and synergy between party members, reminiscent of traditional RPGs where team composition and tactics are key to success.
• Nostalgic charm with modern twists: The Nameless: Slay Dragon is designed to evoke feelings of nostalgia with its pixelated art style and classic RPG elements while integrating modern game design sensibilities to enhance the overall experience.
• Strategic depth: promises the The Nameless: Slay Dragon experience that goes beyond simple button mashing. Players will need to carefully consider their actions and make informed decisions during combat to overcome challenging foes.
• Rich environments: The Nameless: Slay Dragon world is detailed and immersive, with environments that are not only visually appealing but also interactive and filled with secrets to discover.
• Engaging character progression: As players journey through The Nameless: Slay Dragon, their characters will gain experience, learn new skills, and grow in power.

• Story-driven gameplay: The Nameless: Slay Dragon’s plot is central to the experience, with a focus on delivering a compelling narrative that unfolds as players explore dungeons, interact with NPCs, and make choices that impact the storyline

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Munich, 21st August 2025 – BBG Entertainment is proud to announce the release of BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary Edition today August 21 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Windows and Mac (Switch to follow on the 28th of August in North America and 4th of September in Europe).

First launched in 1984, Boulder Dash is a pioneering interactive video game that quickly became a classic of the home computer era. Loved by casual and hardcore players alike, the game created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray and its many sequels has challenged fans for more than three decades.

The 40th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to the legendary original game while introducing exciting new features for both retro fans and newcomers:

• 60 remastered classic levels from BOULDER DASH I, II & III

• 180 brand-new levels filled with action, strategy, and diamond fever

• 6 completely new worlds plus 3 exclusive fan worlds from real Boulder Dash® legends

• New game elements: vertically growing walls, acid-eating rocks and diamonds, enemy generators, surprise eggs, and more

• Level editor & community content: create and share your own caves, or explore countless creations from other players

• Choose your hero: three unique playable characters inspired by the original design

• Epic soundtrack by Germany’s most famous video game composer, Chris Huelsbeck

With BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary, we’re not only celebrating four decades of gaming history, we’re also giving fans a fresh, thrilling experience,” said BBG Entertainment CEO Stephan Berendsen. “It’s a love letter to everyone who has ever dug for diamonds while dodging boulders.” Prepare to dig, dodge, and collect like never before when BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary releases today August 21, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Mac (RRP: 19,99 EUR/ £ 19.99). Switch will follow at the end of August.

The game includes the original versions of Boulder Dash I, II and III in their original Atari and C64 look, as well as six completely new worlds with 180 brand new levels.

With the level editor you can create and share your own caves or explore countless creations from other players.

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We are excited to announce that we are partnering with IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd. to publish a brand-new RPG, STARBITES, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam early 2026.

The Limited Edition, which features The Journey to STARBITES Art Book, Original Soundtrack, the Lukida’s Sweet Ride Acrylic Stand, a Metal Motorbot Pin Set, and the Lukida and Friends Rubber Keychain Set is also available for preorder via the NIS Online Store.

About STARBITES

Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG STARBITES! On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the fate of Bitter—forever.

Explore the expansive landscape of Bitter atop your Motorbot, and fight your way to victory in a turn-based battle system that’s easy to learn, and satisfying to master. Build up your party, kit out your Motorbots with powerful equipment, and head out into the deserts of Bitter! Somewhere beneath the dunes, the truth of what happened 45 years ago awaits…

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Stuttgart, 19th August, 2025: The legendary 1992 Amiga shoot ’em up Apidya is making its long-awaited comeback. Apidya’ Special is an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake — no 3D models, no AI upscaling — just handcrafted pixels and passion. Launching in 2026 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, it delivers a nostalgic yet expanded experience.

Developed by the original team, together with a devoted Apidya super-fan-turned-developer, Apidya’ Special is based on a previously abandoned 1990s console port, combining original assets with all-new pixel art, additional authentic sound effects, and remixed music. Legendary composer Chris Hülsbeck contributes an exclusive, completely rearranged soundtrack which has never been released.

Players can experience Apidya’ Special in true widescreen with new parallax effects or switch to the original Amiga 4:3 mode that looks, plays, and sounds exactly like 1992. Optional CRT effects with simulated shadow mask, scan lines, and phosphor bloom recreate the classic display feel.

Key Features

• Authentic Remake – Completely rebuilt from scratch; no emulation.

• Two Visual Modes – Seamlessly switch between HD widescreen or original Amiga 4:3 presentation.

• Exclusive Chris Hülsbeck OST – Newly arranged soundtrack alongside remixed and classic tracks.

• Retro Visual Effects – Optional CRT shaders, bloom, and authentic scanline simulation.

• Expanded Worlds – 5 diverse themed worlds (Meadow, Pond, Sewers, Cyber, Lair), up to 5 levels each, 20 unique bosses, and hidden special stages.

• Fresh Surprises – Randomized in-game events like “Night Mode” with new enemy sprites.

• Co-op Mode – Second player controls one of the helper drones.

• Accessibility Options – Modernized difficulty settings to make the game enjoyable for all generations (including the original devs).

“We never thought we’d return to Apidya after all these years,” said Peter Thierolf, original creator of the game. “but with new technology, the right team, and the passion of the community, we can finally deliver the version we always dreamed about.”

A cult classic cherished by European retro gamers for over three decades, Apidya’ Special is poised to bring its insect-fueled action to a new generation — while giving veterans the most faithful and feature-rich version ever made.

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Wiesbaden, Germany – August 18th, 2025 – Publisher Assemble Entertainment and solo developer Moral Anxiety Studio are thrilled to announce that Roadwarden, the award-winning illustrated text-based RPG, will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 25, 2025.

Set in a gritty, low-fantasy world full of mystery, danger, and moral dilemmas, Roadwarden puts players in the boots of a solitary traveller tasked with exploring an untamed peninsula. The game combines isometric pixel art, deep narrative design, and RPG elements such as inventory puzzles, dialogue choices, character builds, and survival mechanics.

Pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop for EUR 10.99/USD, with a 20% launch discount. The game will launch globally on 25 August 2025, with a release in Korea to follow shortly after.

Key Features – Roadwarden

• Explore a Mysterious Peninsula
  Uncover secrets, dangers, and hidden stories in a richly detailed, low-fantasy world.
• Choose Your Class and Backstory
  Play as a warrior, mage, or scholar, shaping your character’s abilities, beliefs, and personality.
• Meaningful Choices
  Engage in deep dialogue, make the right decisions and shape the world around you.
• Unique Genre Blend
  Combines text-based storytelling, isometric pixel art, RPG systems, and adventure mechanics.
• 30+ Hour Campaign
  Immerse yourself in a narrative-driven experience full of quests, survival elements, and moral dilemmas.

Every shadow hides a threat, every stranger may be a friend or a foe, and every choice could be your last. Roadwarden on Nintendo Switch invites a new audience to lose themselves in a world where every path is uncertain and every decision has weight. The roads are calling and only you can decide where they lead.

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Don your yukata and order up a hot tray of takoyaki because the matsuri has finally opened and Kimono Cats is now available on Nintendo Switch & Steam! Players can explore a classic summer festival in the style of old Japan, popping balloons, playing fair games, and earning prizes to build a dream village of their very own.

Experience the joy of the festival today as Kimono Cats is available now for $8.99 USD on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

About Kimono Cats

Kimono Cats is a warm, light-hearted casual game that skillfully combines the carefree popping of balloons with social cooperation and a gentle romance system. Joining a charming cat couple, players will take part in the Matsuri festival to participate in lighthearted mini-games, interact with intriguing characters, and build the purrfect dream village.

Every throw at a balloon is a thrill as they contain a wealth of useful items, from coins to treats for your companions to completely unexpected things! It’s impossible to predict whether they’ll pop out something as unexpected as… a sudden weather change.

Time for a break from balloon darts? The options are endless with the Matsuri buzzing with mini-games! Players will have the chance to try their hand at goldfish scooping, music challenges, ball tosses, shuriken throwing, and even the Running Ramen game!

With a total of 18 levels, 18 mini-games, and over 112 types of bubbles to pop Kimono Cats guarantees a pleasant, festive time filled to the brim!

The festival is delightful, but the ideal village won’t build itself! Using coins from balloons, the audience will be able to choose from a vast array of houses, shops, decorations, plants, and more to arrange a town that reflects individual taste. Now all that remains is to visit other players’ villages to exchange small gifts and kind messages!

Last but not least, Kimono Cats is primarily a celebration of acceptance and creativity. Players will be able to freely customize your character, including genderfluid options, and form deeper, even romantic relationships with their feline companions. Treats and cute interactions like hugging or dancing are the key to their hearts, and with no limitations, true love is available to everyone!

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Barueri, Brazil – August 14th, 2025 – Creative Hand are delighted to announce that their cozy shop management game where you create minions for dungeon master customers, Tiny Witch, is debuting on Nintendo Switch on September 10th 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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Deck13 Spotlight and Wobble Ghost are proud to announce the release window for their upcoming action-adventure Spindle. While it still takes a few more days, the fresh trailer might entertain you like a phantom watching an hourglass. Spindle will be released later this year for PC and Nintendo Switch.

The handcrafted world of Spindle has been in development since 2018 and each and every pixel in the game went through multiple iterations. The team’s strive for perfection is now finally coming to an end as Spindle is as close to their vision as possible. And, the new Release Window Teaser demonstrates that perfectly well.

Spindle is an old school action-adventure that lets you dive into a beautifully handcrafted pixel world. Explore shadowy dungeons, solve intricate puzzles, and use Death’s unique powers to outwit the creatures and obstacles in your path.

And while the journey of development is soon coming to an end, we can’t wait to see players finally getting their hands on the game to start their own journey and become the one and only death, accompanied by a little pig.

Grab scythe and pig to unravel the mystery behind it all when Spindle arrives on PC and Nintendo Switch in ***ber 2025!

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August 12th, 2025 —  RedDeer.Games  is excited to invite players to unleash their creativity in the upcoming isometric world builder, Above Snakes.  Developed by  Square Glade Games, Above Snakes will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on September 4th, 2025.

Above Snakes is inspired by the tales of survival that filled the Wild West, as a nation took its first steps towards the modern world we know today. Players will step into the shoes of Aiyana, an explorer who journeys through the untamed lands, crafting, farming, hunting and building her own slice of paradise.

About The Game

Above Snakes is set in an open world with light survival elements and a multitude of secrets to uncover in the unexplored Wild West lands. Players will shape and alter the landscapes lying ahead, craft necessary equipment, fight for survival, and hunt in a pristine wild world to build their new home there.

Above Snakes is an adventure that players can take on at their own pace with light survival elements and a vast amount of secrets to uncover in unexplored Wild West lands. Build a world piece by piece while navigating new regions and battling against the elements as well as dangerous undead “Lost Souls” who threaten the innocent.

Game Features

• Relaxing survival craft worldbuilder – create a world from world pieces
• 100+ unique world pieces with different biomes and biome combinations
• Craft, farm, hunt, fish, build bases, fight, and explore.
• A customizable adventure RPG featuring a long-term progression system.
• Players can complete quests at their own pace and unravel the secrets of the land.
• A lightweight story of a young woman in the middle of a conflict

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Monday August 11th, 2025: German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH starts the countdown to the releases of the eagerly awaited BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary edition starring the much loved central character Rockford in more mayhem boulder challenges that will delight, or should we say excite fans of this genre and IP. Releasing on all major platforms, priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5.

What more can be said of the brand that hasn’t been said before? Well, for a start, there are 180  brand new creatively designed levels of explosive action and with a completely redesigned engine. While sticking to its roots and ideals that made it so playable originally it now with extra polish, slickness and inventiveness! It’s sort of back to the future – the 80s but now in 2025 but with 80s retro essence!

What’s it ALL ABOUT

Basically some would say gather enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Simple right – WRONG! Fast reactions, forward thinking, a touch of luck but loads of skill and anticipation is essential! It isn’t called Boulder Dash for nothing! Think of a maze,  with lots of compartments all with hazards galore and safely make your way out of it, without some fateful ending!

Award Winning!

Already BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary has distinguished itself at a number of shows where the game has been shown collecting a number of awards and recognition for the fresh new look and exciting and progressive challenges it presents!

Some exciting FEATURES…

• 6 new, never-before-seen worlds

• 3 new worlds created by hardcore fans

• 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels

• Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more

• Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels

• Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes

• Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision

• Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)

Stephan Berendsen – CEO and Owner – publisher BBG- Entertainment – “ It’s now not long before BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is released to the world and the feedback we have received from attending shows and gamers who have played the demo has been exceedingly rewarding. It really justified our effort in creating this brand new version of Boulder Dash and proves that Retro titles can still make a big impact and fans can discern  a game that offers up a real challenge – Boulder Dash being a prime example.”