Today, Electronic Arts Inc. and KOEI TECMO officially unveiled WILD HEARTS, a new kind of hunting game featuring unique crafting mechanics, coming February 17, 2023 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Origin, Steam and Epic Game Store. Published under the EA Originals label and developed by Omega Force, the team behind the popular WARRIORS series, WILD HEARTSwhisks players away on an epic adventure set in fantasy feudal Japan. There, they'll battle against giant nature-infused beasts called Kemono with the help of Karakuri, sophisticated mechanisms crafted from a lost, ancient technology.

"WILD HEARTSopens up a vibrant fantasy world to players that's as untamed as it is beautiful," said Yosuke Hayashi, Executive Vice President of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO, LTD. "With WILD HEARTS, not only did we want to showcase the evolution, infusion and real threat caused by Kemono, but we also wanted to create a game where crafting was at the core of the experience, redefining what can be possible in a beast hunting game. We have placed great care in designing our Karakuri to fit within the combat, and we're excited for players to use these powerful mechanisms to fight giant beasts and traverse the world."

Following 5 years of development, MEDER Dynamics is excited to announce their factory building sim, FOUNDRY will have its Steam debut at the Next Fest October 3-10! Previously a hit on Itch.io, FOUNDRY allows players to unleash their creativity as builders and problem solvers in a procedurally generated voxel world. Play alone or with friends in the co-op multiplayer mode, available in the demo during Steam Next Fest.

Inspired by the likes of Factorio and Minecraft, FOUNDRY is a unique first person factory sim where players build, mine, research, and expand, in an infinite voxel-generated world. Landing in one of the many biomes, players start collecting various resources to build machines and craft items. The key to progression in FOUNDRY is automating everything, which begins by constructing machines like Smelters and Assemblers, that produce goods. Set up mining drones, conveyor belts, pipes, and more to accelerate progress and to scale up production!

SQUARE ENIX today released the all-new strategy role-playing game, The DioField Chronicle, for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) console, the PlayStation 4 (PS4) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch system and PC via Steam. The DioField Chronicle features a deep and strategic "Real-Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB) system, where players and enemy troops move in real-time, and the tide of battle can change in an instant. The game is set in a unique world which features a gritty and immersive storyline that combines fantasy, medieval and modern elements.

Players can also try out a free digital demo on all available platforms. Save data from the demo, including all game progress and character levels will carry over to the full game, allowing players to seamlessly continue their missions with the Blue Foxes once purchasing the game.

Fast Travel Games today announced a publishing deal with VirtualAge Games for Guardians Frontline, a strategic VR shooter set in a sci-fi setting. Featuring powerful weapons, structural crafting, and an in-game map editor, Guardians Frontline allows players to take on the role of both soldier and commander. Originally released as Guardians on Oculus App Lab, Guardians Frontline will launch for Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR in early 2023.

In Guardians Frontline, players must defend the federation from an enemy onslaught as they attempt to extract a mysterious energy source. Battlefields can be strategically secured with a blend of brain and brawn, including tactfully spawned buildings, mechs, spaceships, heavy weapons, and more. The game can be enjoyed solo in single-player mode, four-player co-op, or with up to eight friends in PvP.

Your planet needs you! Assemble Entertainment and China-based publishing partner WhisperGames, Brazilian film company Fehorama Filmes, and developer Loomiarts are thrilled to announce that the 1950s sci-fi-inspired, fast-paced 2D shooter Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers, is available today for PC for £15.49 / €16.79 / $19.99 with a limited time 15% discount. PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions will be launching later this year.

Warning! Extraterrestrials from outer space have arrived on our planet, bringing promises of a bright new future for the earthlings. However, this otherworldly partnership soon reveals a darker side as the VEGA Corporation, the alien enterprise led by the hideous Director Zarog, is imposing its predatory politics on the human race. In the midst of this oppression, the rebel group Squad 51 rises as a response against the violent acts committed by these vile beings. Will the brave pilots of Squad 51 and their aircraft stand a chance against Zarog's diabolic fleet of flying saucers?

Plunder Bunnies rejoice! After months - possibly years - of anticipation, Return to Monkey Island has finally dropped anchor and doggy paddled its way to shore. Aspiring pirates can plot a course for Steam & the Nintendo eShop to get their hands on the finest booty this side of Dinky Island (no Mix 'n' Mojo Voodoo Ingredient Proportion Dial required).

For buccaneers new to the Caribbean, be prepared for mystery, intrigue, and numerous info pamphlets. The tangled history of Monkey Island's most famous secret began over 30 years ago in the mind of creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman. Return to Monkey Island picks up the story of wannabe-pirate Guybrush Threepwood at the conclusion of 1991's Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, bringing the creators' journey back full circle before setting sail for even wackier waters.

Metal: Hellsinger, the heavy metal rhythm FPS from publisher Funcom and developer The Outsiders and winner of Gamescom's Most Wanted PC Game and Best Action Game awards, is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox X|S. Experience innovative musical reactivity and rhythm gameplay to explosive vocal performances by iconic metal artists! Warm up your neck muscles and headbang to today's Launch Trailer.

The Red Judge, ruler of the Hells, has stolen the Unknown's voice, but she won't take it lying down. Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells, with characters voiced by award-winning actors Troy Baker and Jennifer Hale.

Today, the National Football League, the National Football League Players Association and StatusPRO, Inc., a sports technology and gaming company that uses NFL game data to create authentic extended reality experiences, announced the release of NFL PRO ERA, the first-ever NFL and NFLPA-licensed virtual reality (VR) simulation gaming title. Available globally on Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR platforms, NFL PRO ERA will bring fans closer to NFL players' point of view with a first-person 3D immersive football gaming experience. NFL PRO ERA will feature the NFLPA group license to allow fans to play the current NFL roster in the game.

"The NFL is excited to partner with StatusPRO, which has developed cutting-edge VR technology and leveraged their expertise as former football players to create an incredibly immersive NFL experience," said Ed Kiang, VP of Video Gaming at the NFL. "NFL PRO ERA will enable fans to connect with the game and their favorite teams in a whole new way."

Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today announced SYNDUALITY, a new game that is part of a recently announced transmedia Sci-fi franchise developed by Game Studio. SYNDUALITY is a Sci-fi Shooter set in a dystopian futuristic world where humans and AI must co-exist and cooperate to survive. The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

SYNDUALITY takes place in 2222, years after a mysterious poisonous rain called "The Tears of the New Moon" wiped out most of humanity and birthed deformed creatures that now hunt the population. Amidst the calamity, humans are forced to build an underground haven named Amasia, where they discover and begin to collaborate with forms of artificial intelligence called Magus.

On the brink of an extraterrestrial invasion, who will take command of humanity? Will you protect Earth from the aliens, ally with them, or serve? From the creators of XCOM 1 and 2's popular Long War mods comes Terra Invicta, an epic grand strategy game launching into Early Access on September 26th. With the unexpected arrival of an extraterrestrial force breaching our Solar System, humanity has fractured. Unable to develop a united response to the impending invasion, rival factions emerge, each with their own philosophies, goals, and desires when it comes to the mysterious interlopers. Players must lead one of these groups and utilize their unique strengths in the struggle for control over Earth's resources as you prepare for the ultimate fight to control the future of humanity. Will you serve your new alien overlords, fight to maintain human supremacy, or instead venture forth into the stars and leave these petty squabbles behind?

Bridging the gap between the familiar terrain of Earth and the far reaches of the Solar System, Terra Invicta elevates the themes of the alien invasion plot and turns everything up to 11. The campaign begins as a terrestrial game of geopolitical chess where players must strategically vie for control of the planet's nations and resources. As faction leaders, players will weigh the benefits and consequences of their actions, but how the upper hand is gained is completely up to them.

Today, 2K announced that NBA 2K23, the latest iteration of the top-rated NBA video game simulation series of the past 21 years, is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. NBA 2K23 offers an authentic and hyper-real basketball experience showcasing all-new gameplay innovations and animations, the coveted return of the Jordan Challenge mode, an immersive online community experience, and so much more.

"As a franchise, we strive to be at the forefront of basketball culture, and we're excited for players to get their hands on NBA 2K23 to see the game come to life," said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. "With the return of the Jordan Challenges, NBA 2K23 asks players to answer the call and experience some of the greatest performances in basketball history. The incredible attention to detail has led to our most realistic and authentic title yet, with fun integrations that long-time basketball fans and new players will enjoy."

Ocean Drive Studio reveals today their second project called Blackout Protocol! Blackout Protocol is a 3-player co-op twin stick shooter with roguelite elements. Fans of the genre can already head toward the game's Steam page to add the title to their wishlist and receive the latest information regarding the Early Access launch.

Jae Kim, CEO of Ocean Drive Studio shares: "I am thrilled to announce the studio's second project. Being passionate twin-stick shooter players, we want to create something truly meaningful for fans of the genre. Like we've done with our previous game, Lost Eidolons, we are going to pursue an open-development approach. The game being co-op at heart, we believe integrating player's feedback from the early stage is essential and we will be launching the game in early access so we can receive as much feedback as possible to offer the best gaming experience."

"Home away from home" is so old school. Nowadays we don't have to travel far to find relaxation and recharge our batteries! The new motto is "To the allotment we go!" Or:"If you have a garden, you need neither vacation nor gym." To be fair, the Garden Simulator from developer team PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios can't compete with the latter. But fun, relaxation and enjoyable playtime in your own virtual garden are guaranteed!

German developer studio Produktivkeller and publisher SUNDUST are looking forward to immersing garden and simulator fans in the hobby gardener's life from September 8! "We are very proud of our Garden Simulator, which we have developed with great attention to detail and a lot of heart and soul," says Jonas Grimm. Through the cooperation with SUNDUST we have experienced how a whole team can support a product and the developer with full commitment and a lot of creativity and ideas. We are very much looking forward to the release and hope that players will experience the same fascination that we found in Garden Simulator."

The revolutionary transformations of the century from 1836 to 1936 are under your control in Victoria 3, the eagerly anticipated grand strategy society simulator from Paradox Interactive. And now it has a release date - 25 October 2022.

Victoria 3 is a deep socio-economic and political simulation that endeavors to represent the needs and desires of every person on earth across a century of dramatic technological and social upheaval. Growing populations will have to be fed, but they will also make political demands to increase or maintain their power. Pass laws and social reforms to reflect the wishes of your citizens, or try to impose a brighter future on a nation that may not appreciate your forward thinking.

Developer Vile Monarch and publisher Ravenscourt are proud to unveil Floodland, a post-catastrophic survival city builder set in Earth's devastated wetlands, due for release on Nov. 15, 2022. In Floodland, the world's sea levels rise dramatically due to the consequences of man-made climate change, and a resulting chain of catastrophes occurs, plunging humanity into a new dark age. A brand-new teaser released today gives some insight into the events leading up to the catastrophe that set mankind back hundreds - if not thousands - of years.

Floodland is developed by Polish studio Vile Monarch, founded by Kacper Kwiatkowski and Grzegorz Mazur, both of whom worked on This War of Mine, and have a history of taking real-world problems and translating them into a gaming medium. "Grzegorz and I came up with the idea for Floodland when we discussed conventions that are unexplored in games, one of them being a 'mature and realistic post-apocalypse,' with examples in other media such as The Road, Children of Men, or even The Walking Dead. In gaming, The Last of Us would be the closest," said founder Kacper Kwiatkowski. "It felt especially timely and important to use these kinds of stories to let us discuss the challenges of the world nowadays."

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed asymmetrical multiplayer is available for pre-order, August 18, 2022, 8 a.m. PT. The latest game from IllFonic, Inc. will be playable Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Form a team with up to three other Ghostbusters to track down Ghosts haunting a number of locales. Sniff out paranormal activity with the P.K.E. Meter and charge it to unleash a short-range pulse disabling Ghost movement. Unveil hidden rifts acting as the Ghost's spawn points and teleportation portals, and destroy them. Use the powerful Particle Throwers to capture the Ghost, deploy a trap, and wrangle them into it before they escape!

Meanwhile, the Ghost works alone, roaming around stages like the Museum, an abandoned Prison, and other spooky locations, including a new one to be revealed at Gamescom. Frighten civilians to scare them away. Possess objects to raise the overall Global Haunt percentage, to regain ghost power, or just cause mass hysteria. Use slime to temporarily stun Ghostbusters. Move the rifts to keep them guessing, summon minions to make an escape, and show the Ghostbusters they should be afraid of this Ghost!

LINE Games Corporation announced today that it will participate online in Europe's biggest game exhibition Gamescom 2022 to showcase its upcoming PC title Quantum Knights. On August 24, LINE Games will present Quantum Knights on the official website of Gamescom 2022 with a new gameplay trailer. Currently in development by Space Dive Games, Quantum Knights is an online third-person looter shooter for PC. Set in a medieval fantasy open world where magic and firearms coexist, Quantum Knights offers stylish action based on shooter game's dynamic combat and movement mechanisms.

Each firearm featured in Quantum Knights has its own unique design and can be enhanced by carving in magic circles, which allows for the player to tailor the character's specialty and combat style accordingly. LINE Games plans on releasing Quantum Knights in 2023, and has opened a dedicated teaser site and social media channel where intrigued players can take a first look at the game.

Jade Ember Studios is proud to announce Reliquary, a story-driven action-adventure game in which you explore the preserved ruins of a vanished empire as you fight your way through a land teeming with monsters, magic, and lost technology.

Reliquary is an original 3D, action-adventure title with an emphasis on character-driven story and ability-driven exploration and progression, taking influence from titles like Metroid Prime, Hyper Light Drifter, and Tomb Raider (2013), planned for release in the coming December-February window for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with additional PS5 and Xbox Series versions planned for 2023.

A year after their exclusive Meta Quest release "Rainbow Reactor: Fusion", Tunermaxx are back with an ambitious VR adventure on Steam VR. The game spent five months in Early Access and was shaped by feedback from the community. Players will be immersed in a majestic Alpine landscape, preparing a remote little ski resort for reopening - all by themselves.

With all the stress that has been invading our lives recently, Snow Scout offers a chance to virtually get away from it all. Players experience the game's story as themselves, having decided to volunteer with a non-profit organization, with the task of preparing a remote little ski resort for reopening. They will have to perform tasks based on real ski patrols, like opening and checking slopes, performing snow cover tests to determine avalanche risks and even triggering controlled avalanches, as well as side-tasks like recycling trash and taking pictures of elusive Alpine birds.

Raw Fury and Oskar Stålberg are happy to share the very fun news that Townscaper VR is coming this October 6th on Meta Quest VR and PICO. Townscaper was originally released in June 2020 and received rave reviews from players across the world.

This indie city builder allowed players of all experiences to build their own idyllic ocean-side towns with just a few clicks. Now fans and newcomers alike will be able to fully immerse themselves into the creative process and experience building their own quaint and colorful towns in a more immersive manner, through the power of VR. Players will be able to try this new way of building in Townscaper at Gamescom this year. You'll be able to locate the game and team over in HALL 9.1 Aisle B No: 049.

D-Pad Studio, creators of the critically acclaimed Owlboy, are delighted to reveal their new title, Vikings on Trampolines. Coming to PC and consoles, Vikings on Trampolines is a 1-4 player co-op adventure where you and your friends will master the art of trampolining to keep your colourful cast of vikings bouncing safely in the air across a range of fun modes and minigames, all rendered in the characteristically-stunning pixel-art of D-Pad Studio's Simon S. Andersen.

Featuring a Story Mode that sets you on a quest to stop the gaseous villain Balloonie, as well as a head-to-head Versus Mode, Vikings on Trampolines is packed with minigames, battles, mind-blowing bosses, balloon-soccer and more. All of this can be played with a single thumbstick, opening the game to players of all ages and ensuring that you can become a master of air-time in no-time! Vicious balloons attack! They're turning sweet animalis into huge monsters! Vikings on Trampolines' Story Mode tasks you with rescuing King VI and reversing the Balloonie's curse! You must learn the way of the trampoline and use your bouncy techniques as you square off against Balloonie's brigade, including a roster of intimidating and unforgettable bosses full of personality.

Today, developer Kyle Thompson and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced the upcoming release of stunning action-adventure game Islets, and confirmed that the game will also arrive on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The gorgeous metroidvania will launch on all platforms on August 24th.

Islets is a lush metroidvania starring Iko, a brave mouse with ambitions of setting out to explore a sky filled with scattered floating islands and communities isolated from one another after the land was fractured by a mysterious incident many years ago. Using his trusty but rickety plane, Iko hopes to navigate the disparate landscapes and find a way to bring the world together again. However his journey will also bring him to uncover the secrets of the immemorial evil that tore his world apart in the first place.

Indie publisher Digerati is delighted to announce it's teaming up with developer Charge Games to bring clone sacrificing puzzle-platformer, Overloop, to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Overloop will launch first on PC, arriving 26th August on Steam, Epic, GOG, Humble, and other storefronts. The console versions will follow in Q4 2022 (exact release date TBC). Created by Charge Games - a development duo of George Kobyakov (programmer, game design, artist) and Charles Bardin (narrative design, sound design) - Overloop is a light-hearted adventure set in a dark future where big brain scientists create a cloning gun - the Quantum Matter Replication Device - and their profit-hungry paymasters sell it to the masses, with disastrous consequences.

"We are a small team, but we are huge game fanatics. We're especially crazy about fun gameplay, atmosphere, and humor. And story. And music," explains Kobyakov. "Our goal was to successfully combine all these elements into a game, and we think we've achieved that with Overloop. It's the game we've always wanted to create and we can't wait to share it with the world!"

SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO：Kenji Matsubara) is pleased to announce development for the latest title in the FATAL FURY/GAROU series, a series that can be called the starting point of SNK's long history of fighting games, has been green-lit!¨SNK's popular FATAL FURY fighting game series, which spearheaded the fighting game boom in the 90's with its release in 1991, has been greenlit for a new title, the last of which was GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES way back in 1999. The teaser art for the new game has been unveiled today! FATAL FURY / GAROU will mark a new turning point in the history of fighting games, so please look forward to the continuation of this legendary series!

Welcome to the Wild West, partner! Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Ice Code Games have released Hard West 2 today on PC via Steam and GOG.com for £23.99, with a 10% launch week discount available until August 11. Battle the living and undead through the lawless American frontier in this supernatural sequel to the hit original turn-based strategy game experienced by over half a million players worldwide.

When first-class con man Gin Carter raids a legendary "ghost train" in search of gold, he discovers it haunted by the Devil himself! Now Gin must lead a posse of extraordinary outlaws to save his soul in a land claimed by darkness. Hard West 2 aggressively ups the ante on the usual tactics gameplay experience, with multiple ways to go on the offensive and change the tide of a fight to your advantage based on your posse's configuration, skills and traits. Each kill will activate your Bravado and refill your Action Points, so you can keep the streak going with the unstoppable force of a steam train.