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Gothenburg, Sweden – March 5th, 2026 – Wishfully Studios and Thunderful invite players to visit a stunning world and experience a heartfelt story of companionship in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf,  available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99.

A Supporter Pack for the game is also available for PC and PlayStation 5, which includes a digital art book, the Novo Language Companion – a guide to the game’s language – and, for PC, stunning wallpapers and backgrounds. A demo for the game launched today on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch and remains available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home. Perfect for new players and returning fans, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf features unique companion gameplay, clever puzzling, challenging action sequences and stealth, all set in a stunning and captivating world.

“We’ve learned so much from the production of the first installment of Planet of Lana, and there were also so many ideas we didn’t have time to realize in the first game,” says Adam Stjärnljus, Creative Director and Co-Game Director at Wishfully studios. Now, for Planet of Lana II, we wanted to push all aspects of the game, creating more engaging puzzles, more memorable scenes and elevating the story and universe to new heights! We can´t wait for players to team up with Lana and Mui again!”

This anticipated sequel almost doubles the size of the first game, taking us to never before seen areas of the planet Novo on a journey that will see you conquer snowy mountains, dive into dangerous waters, encounter majestic creatures, meet friendly forest communities and more. Planet of Lana II builds on the original title in every way, offering deeper exploration, a wider array of collaborative physics-based puzzles, spectacular new creatures, thrilling action sequences, new factions and a more expansive story that remains rooted in Lana and Mui’s evolving bond.

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Czech and Thai.

Key gameplay features that await players in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf include:

• A Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer Adventure: A story-driven experience blending exploration, gentle puzzles and cinematic atmosphere.
• A Companion-Driven Journey: A heartfelt adventure built around the bond between Lana and her loyal companion, Mui.
• A Hand-Painted World in Transition: Explore a beautifully crafted planet where nature and technology collide, and different tribes respond to progress in their own ways.
• Fluid Exploration & Movement: Guide an older, more agile Lana with wall jumps, smooth traversal, and dynamic movement across diverse environments.
• Thoughtful & Varied Puzzles: Puzzles are woven naturally into the world, focusing on observation, timing, and cooperation rather than complex logic.
• Storytelling Without Words: No spoken dialogue, meaning emerges through visuals, music, and your interactions with the world.
• An Emotional, Carefully Paced Sci-Fi Tale: Uncover new truths about the planet and Mui’s past in a 6-8 hour cinematic journey, accompanied by a moving orchestral score.

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Belgium, 5th March 2026 – Indie developer Rogueside is bringing its hell-forged action roguelite Devil Jam to PlayStation 4 and 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, on 26th March 2026. Get ready for non-stop escapades in a chaotic underworld, where players take on the role of a doomed musician bound by a demonic contract and forced to survive an infernal performance that never ends. As the cursed guitarist battles through swarms of demonic enemies in tightly designed combat spaces, dodging incoming threats while attacks fire automatically, you can focus on positioning, movement and wise decision-making in the hope of surviving until the encore.

Hell Bells – Save me

Each run throws new powers into the mix, courtesy of the who’s who of the underworld. Brace yourself for wild upgrades that transform your build on the fly: think screen-clearing attacks and unpredictable experimental abilities. The grid-based system lets players rewire how attacks activate and combine, in hopes of surviving the relentless madness.

Turn up the volume to infernal!

The killer soundtrack plays a central role in Devil Jam, with award-winning composer Deon van Heerden returning to collaborate with Rogueside following his work on Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef. His high-energy compositions thrash along with the dynamic gameplay pacing, giving each challenge its own sonic personality.

For those about to rock…

• Smart Loadouts
  ​Use the 12-slot gear system to build clever combinations and unlock powerful killer combos.
• Hand-Drawn Hell
  ​Bold, fully hand-animated characters and effects bring the underworld roaring to life.
• Bosses Worth the Hype
  ​Battle towering foes, including Death himself – it doesn’t get more metal than that.
• Run For The Hills, Run For Your Life
  ​Fast, intense encounters reward quick thinking, sharp reflexes and smart decision-making.

It’s time to fear the reaper.

Devil Jam became a cult classic when it rocked onto PC last year, and the console release includes a hefty upgrade based on fan feedback. One brand-new story and 4 new challenges which offer players more profound insight into the cursed world and its larger-than-life cast, and you’ll find two new battlegrounds to endure: The Overgrowth, a claustrophobic arena filled with twisting paths and looming fungal growths, and Thorns of Crimson Death, a sprawling combat space built around relentless enemy pressure and wide-open encounters.

Find out what happens when the gig of your life goes very, very wrong!

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STOCKHOLM – March 4, 2026 – Everhood Hunters, the first roguelike in the Everhood franchise (over 700k units sold), takes the series’ musical combat in a new direction with co-op and endlessly replayable runs. Developed by Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca at Foreign Gnomes, Everhood Hunters hallucinates itself into existence with today’s reveal and will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2027.

So, there are those who think they have what it takes to be a hunter? No matter. The truth will come out soon enough. Pick from four different characters, each bringing bespoke playstyles to the table, and engage in musical battles and offensive beat-downs set to an electric soundtrack comprised of 70 new compositions as well as fan-favorites from Everhood and Everhood 2.

Think things sound a little too familiar? Oh, ho, ho — how naive, little hunter!

Team up with a friend to embark on a roguelite adventure set in the Everhood universe to seal the root of all evil by solving riddles. Navigate winding paths filled with battles, rewards, shops, rest points, elite encounters, and other mysterious events unknown to even the PR firm writing this press release. Go toe-to-toe with surreal adversaries and work together side-by-side to climb to the top of weekly leaderboards.

Jump to the beat of life’s rhythmic river and dodge a stream of musical energy flying in the face of existence. Gather enough energy uninterrupted to unleash a powerful counterattack, increasing in damage with each note stored. Collect enemy souls to unlock new items and equipment, and transform every run into its own nugget of reality nestled in the Everhood world forever.

“In so many ways, this is the game we always wanted to make,” said Chris Nordgren, co-founder of Foreign Gnomes. “Jordi and I learned so much about ourselves while working together over the years, and all our mechanical ideas formed into something bigger than either of us could imagine. It’s not just the battles we’ve refined; the whole spirit of Everhood’s surreal storytelling thrives in Everhood Hunters. We can’t wait to see you all take on the universe together.”

Everhood Hunters will launch on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.

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Toulouse (France), March 3, 2026 – The 2-person French studio SoulGame and French publisher Seaven Studio are proud to announce that their classic Zelda-inspired metroidvania bullet-hell Minishoot’ Adventures is Out Today on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Series S/X. The title received great reception on its original launch on Steam with more than 3500 reviews, 98% of them positive from players and also a metascore of 87.

Minishoot’ Adventures takes the straightforward frantic joy and game feel of shoot em ups and combines them with the exciting feeling of going on an adventure, like in the first Legend of Zelda. Fly into a charming handcrafted world and live an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons’ bosses to rescue your friends!

In the developers own words: “We designed a map that would be enticing to discover, similar to a Metroidvania, with lots of connections, shortcuts, secrets, and skills that when unlocked, allow to unfold more paths to explore. All the while facing challenging bullet hell style combat with clean and polished visuals. The ability to drive around the world using a mini spaceship as a living character, allows for fluid navigation overall, making the exploration and backtracking a pleasure instead of a chore. We put all our love for Zelda 1 and shoot’em ups into Minishoot’, we hope you’ll find it interesting!”

About the Story

The Unchosen has returned… Minions have emerged from the underworld, your village has been destroyed, and all your friends are now trapped in corrupted crystal… Embark on a journey to save the world in this bullet-filled adventure, born from our desire to mix the joy of open-ended exploration with a top-down shooter’s juicy game feel.

MAIN FEATURES

ENGAGE WITH TIGHT COMBAT: Take control of a swift and responsive spaceship, and shoot your way through handcrafted encounters supported by a crystal clear esthetic and crispy game feel. Overcome bosses in intense Bullet Hell battles, with difficulty options for both newcomers and veterans.

VENTURE ON YOUR OWN: Plunge into an entirely handcrafted world built with many interconnections to explore on your own. Lush caverns, ancient temples and sunken cities await you with their unique treasures, challenges and secrets.

RECLAIM THE STOLEN POWERS: Finding the Primordial Powers will improve your combat and exploration abilities while also opening up the map bit by bit as you unlock new paths and reveal shortcuts.

IMPROVE YOUR SHIP: Upgrade your ship by leveling up, finding various items and buying equipment. Don’t forget to rescue your adorable friends; each of them will help you in their own way!

DIFFICULTY ADAPTABLE FOR ALL PLAYERS: Whether you like chill exploration or hardcore Bullet Hell, we got you covered with 3 difficulty modes, aiming assistance, auto fire and more accessibility options.

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Tokyo, Japan. Bliss Brain Corporation proudly announces the worldwide release of 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Hi-Res Remastered Edition, launching July 16, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, and Steam.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X became one of the most outrageous and ambitious anime shooters of the CD-ROM era.

Built at the height of the late-90s CD-ROM boom, the original PlayStation release spanned four discs and featured over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames, truly an unprecedented production scale for a 2D shooter.

This wasn’t just a game inspired by anime – it was a full-blown 70s super robot TV series you could play!

For this Hi-Res Remastered Edition:

• Original Betacam master tapes have been re-digitized
• Modern upscaling enhances visual clarity
• Animation has been fully restored to its original 24 frames per second

This is not a simple upscale; it’s a full restoration of a lost anime-era production.

Geppy-X recreates the structure of a classic anime broadcast:

• Time signal → Opening → Episode → Eyecatch → Commercial break → Ending → Next episode preview.
• You don’t just watch a super robot show, you actually control it.
• Three young pilots combine their powers to command the transforming super robot Geppy-X, defending Earth from the invading Space Demon Empire.
• Mid-season mech upgrade? Of course. because this is a super robot anime — and when the upgrade hits, it hits hard.

Three Forms. No Mercy.

At its core, Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action.

Switch between three combat types in real time:

X1 – Balanced Precision.

Reliable, versatile firepower.

X2 – Speed Unleashed.

High mobility and the screen-clearing X Seeker.

X3 – High-risk Power.

Crushing close combat with X Slap and the devastating X Cannon.

​Strategic form switching is essential to survive intense stages and towering boss encounters.

Midway through the story, the machine evolves into Geppy-XX, unlocking new weapons and a new level of firepower — a classic super robot turning point.

The original arcade-style difficulty remains intact, but now supported by modern quality-of-life enhancements:

• Rewind Function
• Rapid Fire Option
• Quick Save
• CRT Filter Mode
• Achievement

Whether you’re a retro shooter veteran or discovering super robot anime for the first time, Geppy-X adapts to your playstyle.

Voices That Defined an Era!

Geppy-X features the original 1999 voice performances from some of Japan’s most respected and influential anime actors, including:

Akira Kamiya, Shō Hayami, Shūichi Ikeda, Ichirō Nagai, Gorō Naya, and more.

This was not a casual casting choice, it was a rare gathering of top-tier talent at the height of the CD-ROM era, captured and preserved in its original form.

The soundtrack also includes legendary anime theme artists:

Isao Sasaki, Akira Kushida, and Hironobu Kageyama, performers whose powerful songs helped define the spirit of classic super robot anime. These are the original recordings, fully intact and presented alongside the newly remastered visuals.

Geppy-X doesn’t just recreate the golden age of super robot anime, it brings back the voices and music that gave it life.

The Series Doesn’t End!

Completing the main campaign is only the beginning.

Unlock six additional modes, including:

• Movie-style boss rush
• Alternate timeline scenarios
• Experimental episode variations

More than a remaster — this is the definitive broadcast edition.

Key Features:

• 70s-style super robot anime experience
• Arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter
• Real-time transforming mech system
• Three distinct combat styles
• Mid-game mech evolution
• Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames
• Fully restored 24fps animation
• HD remaster from original master tapes
• Originally Japan-exclusive 1999 cult classic
• Now launching worldwide!

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We are excited to announce Disgaea Mayhem, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam this summer. Magichange into action; it’s time to fight your own battles with responsive, action-packed combat!

The princess needs her flan in this brand new take on the venerated Disgaea franchise. Take direct control of the action as N.A., a mercenary with a discerning sweet tooth, as you mow down monsters in the name of money.

Equip weapons from seven different classes to play in seven different ways! Whether you want to use the tried-and-true sword or the ranged bow, you can always switch your weapon to switch up the way you play!

The more things Magichange, the more they stay the same. Grind levels, improve your equipment, and pass new bills at the Dark Chocolate Assembly to make the numbers go up until you’re dealing millions of damage with every hit! You can even recruit classic demons like the Prinny to bring along with you!

It’s time to experience Disgaea in a whole new way!

Features:

• Magichange into Action: Take direct control of the combat in this action RPG spinoff of the Disgaea series! Beat down hundreds of enemies with classic Disgaea weapons, including the sword, gun, fist, and axe!

• Grind Up to Get Down: It wouldn’t be Disgaea without the ability to get stronger. Head to the Item World to power up your equipment, reincarnate for higher base stats, or grind out levels to make sure you’re at the top of the food chain!

• Satisfy Her Cravings: It takes a demon to feed a princess! Princess Tichelle loves her flan, and N.A. loves a paycheck. By working together, they can both get what they want! Dessert brings people (and demons) together in this light-hearted tale.

We’re also excited to announce that we’ll be selling a Limited Edition! In addition to including a copy of the base game, the Limited Edition also includes:

• Collector’s Box
• “The Art of Mayhem” Artbook
• Hellscape Original Soundtrack
• N.A. and Tichelle Acrylic Stand
• The Flan Fanatic Acrylic Keychain

The Limited Edition is available now to preorder for $99.99 while supplies last.

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Munich, 25th February 2026 ​ – The legendary puzzle-action classic Boulder Dash is celebrating 40 years and it’s bigger than ever! Munich-based publisher BBG Entertainment has released a brand-new updated anniversary version, continuing the legacy of the original game created by Peter Liepa and Chris Gray.

Bigger, ​ Devious Challenges – just lots more!!

The updated version, now released for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Windows and Mac, brings comprehensive new content and improvements:

• Three new Modern Worlds, including the legendary fan-generated Firefox Levels
• A new Classic World with levels from the Boulder Dash Construction Set
• Original look from the ZX Spectrum and Apple II now selectable
• A total of 320 playable caves that will delight both nostalgic players and new fans

There are also further platform optimizations and technical improvements:

• Full Steam Deck support (officially verified by Steam, including on-screen keyboard)
• Fixed performance issues on Nintendo Switch
• Numerous UI, import, score, and workshop improvements
• Enhanced sounds (including new effects for the Magic Wall in Classic Worlds)
• Additional languages (Japanese and Russian)

BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary – One to play!

BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary thus bridges the gap between a loving homage to one of the most important classics in video game history and a modern, comprehensive gaming experience for old and new generations alike.

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LOS ANGELES, 23 FEBRUARY 2026 – In The Mix: Indie Fan Fest showcase, Acclaim announced that GRIDbeat! is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam digitally on March 26, 2026.

To celebrate the announcement, Acclaim has released a new deep dive gameplay trailer. Narrated by Jaime Bencia, Senior Producer at Ridiculous Games, the video offers an in-depth look at the various systems and mechanics that combine to create GRIDbeat!’s pitch-perfect blend of rhythm-based dungeon crawling, where players need to sync every action to the beat of a pulse-pounding soundtrack as they explore a neon-saturated virtual labyrinth and evade the system’s deadly defenses.

In GRIDbeat!, you assume the role of a hacker who just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most heavily fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now trapped within the sprawling digital labyrinth of the Mainframe, every keystroke is a rhythm, every move a measure in a desperate dance for survival.

Outmanoeuvre relentless security protocols, battle brutal military simulations, and fend off insidious, corrupting viral code… all programmed with one directive: to delete you forever.

About GRIDbeat!

Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!

Welcome to GRIDbeat! A rhythm-fueled cyber-dungeon crawler where every move must match the music or risk total system shutdown.

You just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now you’re trapped inside, hunted by rogue security protocols and hostile malware. Your only way out? Sync with the system. Move to the beat. And escape before the grid locks you down for good.

Key Features

• Beat-Based Dungeon Crawling – In GRIDbeat!, movement, combat, and interaction all happen on the beat. Every level is a tactical challenge where rhythm equals survival.
• Pulse-Pounding Maze Exploration – As you navigate the data labyrinths, keep an eye out for all manner of hazards, including Server Formats that can wipe a level clean.
• Evolving Abilities & Power-Ups – Install powerful software tools to help you overcome system threats, uncover secrets, and solve challenges.
• Cyber.Mind Boss Battles – Defeat powerful AI gatekeepers in intense beat-based battles to continue your journey and reach the final exit port out of the Mainframe.
• Step into the Rhythm! – GRIDbeat!’s electrifying soundtrack pulls you into the action, where every move, ability, and attack pulses to the beat. Sync your gameplay with the music and let the soundtrack guide your every step through the Grid!

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23 FEBRUARY 2026 – German indie game studio VoodooDuck is delighted to announce that Collector’s Cove, their cozy collection adventure where you cultivate a floating farm carried across the seas by your huggable dinosaur companion, will release on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 12 March!

The release date was just revealed in The Mix: Indie Fan Fest, where Collector’s Cove was also confirmed to participate in the upcoming Steam Next Fest with a freshly updated demo, from February 23rd to March 2nd!

The updated Steam demo progress will carry over into the full game, so get started with the first 7 in-game days and give yourself a head start for when Collector’s Cove is released!

Good to know: It runs great on Steam Deck!

About the Game

All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal companion to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector.

Key Features

• Farm: Cultivate your own farm on the deck of a ship, surrounded by the open sea!
• Discover: Sail across uncharted waters and forage on unseen islands!
• Collect: Find rare crops and fish on your quest to fill in every page of the Collector’s Compendium!
• Befriend: Forge a bond and customise your trusty dinosaur friend who can lend a fin whenever needed!
• Personalise: Craft useful items from foraged materials and transform your boat into your own home!

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February 12, 2026 – Chashu Entertainment and indie.io are proud to announce that Sands of Aura will debut on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox X|S Series, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. Set in an apocalyptic world buried under endless sands, players join the hallowed ranks of the last defenders of mankind as the remnants of humanity face a devastating new threat that may very well spell its final doom.

The world of Talamhel is no stranger to calamity. Thousands of years ago, an ancient war unleashed untold devastation, covering its surface in endless sandseas. Only the mountaintops remain, islands of relative safety among the desolation, forever under siege not just from the elements, but undead hordes of those who once called this world their home.

The few remaining human strongholds are protected by the Order of the Remnant Knights – and as a new knight is inducted, a terrifying new threat looms large. As newly anointed defenders of humanity, it is up to the players to confront this threat and the undead hordes, crossing the endless sand on board their nimble grainwake.

But things are not as they seem: Secrets buried in the sand may reveal forgotten truths and a path to restoring a dead world to life may be one of them. Finding it requires players to master a challenging combat system featuring seven distinct fighting styles, combined with an extensive inventory and crafting system. Survival among the sands is a matter of both skill and equipment, combining dozens of armor sets and thousands of craftable weapons with magical augmentations.

Beyond combat, players are free to explore the world of Talamhel as they see fit. The open world offers opportunities and danger in equal measure, with plenty of side quests and optional challenges on the horizon. The adventure is anchored by the Starspire, a sanctuary and refuge that allows players to demonstrate their leadership abilities if they so wish, building a community, expanding their understanding of the story, and gaining unique perks and services in the process.

The console release comes with every improvement and update made to the original game, as well as tailored console improvements: A purpose-built targeting assist system, reworked island exploration interface, and tweaks to combat and economy to further refine the experience of fighting for humanity’s survival in a dying world.

Ready to take the oath? Sands of Aura releases on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. Players can wishlist the game on all consoles starting today.

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