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1.0 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED: ASTRO BURN HITS 1.0 ON JULY 30TH WITH MONSTER FEATURES
Developer Beyond The Pixels and publisher Pixel Doors announced that Astro Burn will launch its 1.0 version on July 30th for PC via Steam and GoG. The community-driven cute-em-up features new levels, a "Cat TV Mode," ASMR Mode, competitive co-op, and Steam Deck verification.
33 Games is launching a self-service approach to physical publishing for Indie developers
33 Games and Beyond The Pixels have partnered to launch 'The Forever Project,' a self-service initiative enabling independent game developers to create premium physical releases for PC and Mac. This collaboration aims to provide affordable and accessible physical publishing options, offering an alternative to crowded digital storefronts and creating new revenue streams for indies. The initiative reflects a growing demand for tangible game products, as demonstrated by the successful Kickstarter campaign for 'Astro Burn'.
Self-service physical publishing for Indie developers and publishers announced
33 Games and Beyond The Pixels have partnered to launch 'The Forever Project,' a self-service initiative enabling independent developers and publishers to create premium physical game editions for PC and Mac. This collaboration aims to provide affordable and accessible routes to market for indies, allowing them to sell directly to consumers and bypass traditional distribution barriers. The project leverages 33 Games' manufacturing expertise and Beyond The Pixels' experience in IP creation and community building, with a service launch planned for August 2026.
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Bernard Kim joins Appcharge advisory board
Several key appointments and elections have occurred in the games industry. Bernard Kim has joined Appcharge's advisory board, Romain Dijoux is the new studio head at Netflix's Night School Studio, and the German Games Industry Association has elected a new executive board. Other notable moves include Sam Hilary at Team17, Charlotte Spurgeon and Celeste Valentine at Imprint Studios, and leadership changes at Side.
33 Games Announces Utopia: The Creation of a Nation Archive Edition for Super Nintendo
Boutique publisher 33 Games, in partnership with Umbra Dynamics, has announced a premium physical "Archive Edition" of the Super Nintendo strategy simulation Utopia: The Creation of a Nation. This release follows their previous Gremlin title, Zool, and aims to preserve classic games with extensive collector components, including a SNES compatible mouse. The Utopia Archive Edition is scheduled to ship in Autumn 2026.
Zool Returns on Sega Mega Drive as 33 Games Opens Reservations for Its First Collection
UK-based publisher 33 Games has opened reservations for its first collection of premium physical editions, vinyl soundtracks, and collector's items. The debut collection features an officially licensed release of Zool for the Sega Mega Drive, alongside a vinyl soundtrack celebrating Gremlin Interactive and a collaboration on the indie title Astro Burn. The company aims to give classic and indie games a lasting physical presence.
Let’s Get Physical! Cute ‘Em Up Future Feline Hit, Astro Burn, Will Go Back in Time with a Physical Collectors Edition for PC and Mac!
Beyond The Pixels is launching a physical Collector's Edition for their debut title, Astro Burn, a modern retro cute 'em up. The edition, available via Kickstarter, includes a USB cartridge for PC and Mac, a retro game box, collectible cards, and a cassette of the soundtrack. Astro Burn is inspired by 16-bit classics and features fast-paced shoot-em-up action with a feline protagonist.
Legendary fan translator is now officially helping bring back a mascot platformer that couldn't escape the…
The classic 1992 Amiga platformer Zool is being revived with assistance from fan translator Hilltop. Boutique publisher 33 Games and Umbra Dynamics are collaborating on a definitive physical release for the title. This new revival is separate from the previous Zool Redimensioned release.
