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The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily announced for Nintendo Switch 2
One or Eight, WSS Playground, and Alliance Arts have announced The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on December 2, 2026. This turn-based strategy game features the villainess Scarlet who, after being framed for regicide, becomes the first streamer to manipulate the empire's forces using streaming technology and an aerial warship.
Moonlighter dev delays Steam playtest for its "Tower Defensevania" ReVamp over concerns that AI copycats might clone it before launch
Indie studio Digital Sun has delayed the Steam playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI copycats cloning unreleased titles. The developer, also known for Moonlighter, will instead conduct a more contained playtest via Discord before a wider public release planned for January 2027. This decision reflects a growing trend of developers taking precautions against AI-driven game cloning, with Alliance Arts also cancelling a demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux for similar reasons.
Moonlighter developer delays public playtest of next game over concerns of AI cloning
Digital Sun Games, developer of Moonlighter, has postponed the public playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI cloning. The studio fears that AI-generated copies could be released before the original game is finished. This decision follows similar cancellations by other studios and highlights the growing threat of AI-driven game cloning to indie developers.
Steam Week in Review: Steam Next Fest has over 8,000 demos, as worthless vibe coded slop levels up
Steam Next Fest features over 8,000 game demos, a significant increase from previous years, with many criticized as low-effort "vibe coded" creations. The article argues that AI tools, particularly Anthropic's Claude Opus, are enabling rapid cloning and decompilation, leading to a proliferation of unoriginal games and concerns about intellectual property theft, potentially harming independent developers.
Developer cancels public demo of its upcoming horror drinking game, fearing it will be instantly cloned by AI vibe coders: 'We sincerely apologise for the short notice'
Alliance Arts has canceled the public Steam demo for its upcoming horror drinking game, Drunken Goddess Reflux, due to concerns about AI tools cloning the game. The developer cited the risk of the demo's content being used to replicate the game's presentation and gameplay before its official launch. Instead, the studio will offer private online play sessions.
Devs are canceling their demos to stop AI users from stealing their games – creator of one of Steam's most-wishlisted is "concerned" it may be ripped off and beaten to its own launch
Alliance Arts has canceled the public demo for their highly anticipated game Drunken Goddess Reflux due to concerns about AI tools being used to steal their game's concepts and rush out a copycat. Instead, they will opt for a closed playtest with stricter rules. This decision reflects a growing trend among developers worried about AI-driven intellectual property theft and rapid replication of their work.
We have reached a new threshold in genAI gloom, with a game dev cancelling a demo for fear of copycats ripping them off before release
Alliance Arts has cancelled the public demo for their game Drunken Goddess Reflux due to concerns about generative AI being used to clone and release the game before its official launch. The developers cited difficulties in managing content restrictions and the potential for AI-generated copies to appear first. This decision highlights growing anxieties within the game development community regarding AI's impact on intellectual property and market originality.
This Anime Stalker Russian Roulette Game Is Afraid AI Copycats Will Steal Its Ideas
Alliance Arts has canceled the public demo for its upcoming anime Russian roulette game, Drunken Goddess Reflux, due to concerns about AI-assisted copycats. The developer fears that the demo's content could be quickly replicated using AI tools, potentially releasing before the official launch. Instead, the studio will conduct closed online play sessions and gather feedback through its Discord server.
11 underappreciated games you should buy in the Steam Autumn Sale, according to some of our biggest genre sickos
This article highlights several underappreciated PC games currently on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, recommended by the PC Gamer team. It covers a variety of genres including RPGs, visual novels, shooters, strategy games, and cozy horror titles, with specific praise for games like Skald: Against the Black Priory and Necromunda: Hired Gun.
24 years later, one of the most influential Japanese games of all time becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of…
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a polished version of the influential 1998 bullet hell game, has launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game has achieved a 98% positive rating from nearly 3,000 user reviews, making it one of the highest-rated Steam releases of the year. Developed by Alliance Arts and featuring remade music and graphics by original creator ZUN, the game preserves the core experience of the original Touhou Project title.
Drunken Goddess Reflux launches in late 2026
The drinking survival game Drunken Goddess Reflux is set to launch for PC in late 2026, between October and December. Developed by WHO YOU and published by Alliance Arts, the game features a Russian roulette drinking mechanic where players must get a demon drunk to win. A new trailer has also been released.
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost DLC 15 Songpack Launches Today, DLC 16 Arrives Aug 5
UnknownX and Alliance Arts have released the 15th song pack DLC for Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. A 16th DLC pack is scheduled for release on August 12, 2026. The rhythm bullet hell game features new songs, characters, and modes, with over 300 tunes available across the base game and 16 DLC songpacks.
Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Remaster Announced
Shanghai Alice Reprise and Alliance Arts have announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered version of the original Touhou Koumakyou. Further details about the remaster are expected soon.
Classic Bullet Hell Remaster Revealed: “Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil” Enchants PC, Consoles Sept 9
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered edition of the classic Touhou Project bullet hell shooter, will be released on September 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise and published by Alliance Arts, the game features enhanced graphics, rearranged music by ZUN, and multiple gameplay modes. The release aims to introduce the beloved Touhou classics to a new generation of players worldwide.
Touhou Scarlet Devil Remake Announced
A remake of the classic Touhou Project game, The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, has been announced for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. Titled Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, it is developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise and Alliance Arts and is set to release in September 2026. The remake will feature both original and arranged music by ZUN, and will include the original classic release.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered bullet hell shooter, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2026. The game features enhanced graphics, rearranged music by original creator ZUN, and multiple language options including English. It offers both accessible gameplay with unlimited lives and authentic classic modes.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Alliance Arts and Team Shanghai Alice have announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remaster of the classic shoot 'em up, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, launching September 10. The game features enhanced graphics, rearranged music by ZUN, and multiple gameplay modes, including an accessible option with unlimited lives. It will also include 11 new language options.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil announced
Alliance Arts and Shanghai Alice Reprise have announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered edition of the classic sixth Touhou Project game. The title is set for release on September 9th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, featuring enhanced graphics, rearranged music, and multiple language options.
Drunken Goddess Reflux Surpasses 200K Wishlists
Alliance Arts and WHO YOU announced that their narrative-driven game Drunken Goddess Reflux has surpassed 200,000 wishlists. The game features a high-risk drinking game against a demon in Hell, with survival mechanics and shifting rules based on player intoxication. Drunken Goddess Reflux is set to release on PC via Steam in 2026.
'It's puke or be puked on' — this crazy indie game has you taking shots to save your soul
The indie game Drunken Goddess Reflux, developed by Who You and published by Alliance Arts, has been revealed. This first-person PC title challenges players to outdrink a demon in a twist on Russian Roulette to save their soul. The game has already garnered 50,000 Steam wishlists and is set for release later this year.
