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Wizordum Casts Its Spell on PlayStation 5 with a New Physical Limited Edition from Strictly LimitedThe retro-inspired fantasy first-person shooter Wizordum has received a physical limited edition release for the PlayStation 5 today, priced at €34.99. Developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, Atari, and Strictly Limited, the game features intense magical combat and '90s-inspired visuals. This release is part of Strictly Limited's ongoing efforts in physical game publishing.
Atari appoints Andreas Deptolla as president of Atari EuropeAtari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as the new president of Atari Europe. Deptolla, formerly the chief technology officer, aims to strengthen Atari's network of publishers, studios, and partners across the region. The company is also focused on expanding existing European studios and is open to strategic acquisitions while continuing to invest in talent and high-quality projects.
ATARI NAMES ANDREAS DEPTOLLA PRESIDENT OF ATARI EUROPEAtari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as the new President of Atari Europe, a newly created position. Deptolla, who joined Atari in 2023 as Chief Technology Officer, will oversee the company's expanding European operations, including development studios in the UK and Sweden, and business operations in Germany. Richard Snowdon has also been appointed Vice President of Studios, Europe.
Scott Miller, founder of Apogee, has over 1,000 hours in World of Warcraft and always plays a warrior in any RPG: 'I like to get right in their face and pound away'Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Software, discusses his extensive career in gaming and his current gaming habits. He has over 1,000 hours in World of Warcraft and prefers playing warrior characters in RPGs. Miller also shares his thoughts on recently played games like Far Far West, The Drifter, and Stray, and his ongoing work with Apogee Entertainment.- Littlelands | Apogee Entertainment Releases Demo for Cozy Claymation-Like Adventure SimApogee Entertainment has released a demo for Littlelands, a cozy farming adventure life-simulation game developed by Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer. The demo, available on Windows PC via Steam, offers approximately two hours of gameplay, featuring character creation, exploration of six unique areas, NPC interactions, and combat against seven enemy types.
Total Chaos launch trailer – psychological horror game hits Nintendo Switch 2The psychological horror game Total Chaos has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with a new trailer. Developed by Sam Prebble of Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Infogrames, an Atari label, the game features a brutal, atmospheric nightmare blending survival horror elements. It runs at up to 1080P docked and 720P handheld, with selectable performance modes targeting 30FPS or 60FPS.- Acclaimed Psychological Horror Game Total Chaos Haunts Nintendo Switch 2 TodayThe psychological horror game Total Chaos has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring support for Joy-Con mouse and gyro controls. Developed by Sam Prebble and published by Apogee Entertainment and Infogrames (an Atari label), the game is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Switch 2 version includes the recent New Game+ update with an alternate ending and a new enemy type.
Apogee Just Showed Off Four Indie Games Worth Keeping an Eye OnApogee Entertainment has revealed four upcoming indie titles: Below the Stone, Littlelands, LUCID, and Vexlands. Below the Stone, an extraction roguelike, is launching this summer on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Littlelands, a cozy life sim, will have a Steam demo on May 4. LUCID, a 2D action-platformer RPG, and Vexlands, a survival crafting game, are also slated for summer releases on PC and consoles, with demos available.- Publisher Apogee Entertainment Highlights Partial 2026 Lineup at the Second Wind and Wishlisted ShowcasesApogee Entertainment showcased its partial 2026 lineup, featuring new trailers and announcements for Below the Stone, Littlelands, LUCID, and Vexlands. Below the Stone and LUCID are set for a summer 1.0 launch on PC, with Vexlands also launching on PC and consoles this summer. Littlelands will release its demo on May 4, 2026.
Second Wind Games Showcase presented lots of games - here's 12 world premieresThe Second Wind Games Showcase featured 12 world premieres, including titles like Beards Go Underground, Cards & Cannons, and PUNK. The event also provided updates on games such as Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault and Echo Generation 2. Full showcase footage is available on YouTube and Steam.- Second Wind Games Showcase to Spotlight 90+ Titles on April 23Independent games media organization Second Wind will host its first Games Showcase on April 23, featuring over 90 upcoming titles with world premieres and exclusive announcements. The two-hour broadcast will stream on YouTube and highlight a variety of indie games, including Echo Generation 2, Let’s Build a Dungeon, and Luna Abyss, in a "no hosts, no filler" format.
First-person survival horror Total Chaos is getting a Switch 2 port later this monthThe first-person survival horror game Total Chaos is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29th. The port will feature 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolutions, targeting 60 FPS with performance options. It will include all post-launch content, such as New Game+ and the Hunter enemy, and support Joy-Con 2 mouse and gyro controls.
Total Chaos getting Nintendo Switch 2 releaseApogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive announced that the psychological horror game Total Chaos will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026. The port will feature 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolutions, targeting 60 frames per second, and will include the New Game+ update content.- Total Chaos coming to Switch 2 on April 29Apogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive announced that Total Chaos will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29. Further details about the game's content are expected.
Total Chaos is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Getting New Game+ Mode on April 29thTotal Chaos is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29th, with a New Game+ mode also releasing on the same day. The horror shooter, originally released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in November 2025, features survival horror elements and resource management. The game was developed by Sam Pebble, who also created Turbo Overkill.
Total Chaos On Game Pass Gets Brutal New Game+ Mode – A Nightmare That Refuses To EndTotal Chaos has received a free New Game+ update, available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and PlayStation 5. This update introduces a more punishing experience with new locations, expanded story elements, a new ending, and a relentless new enemy called The Hunter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as additional save slots and improved performance.- Apogee Entertainment and Sam Prebble Release Expansive New Game+ Mode for Psychological Horror Game Total ChaosApogee Entertainment and developer Sam Prebble have released a free New Game+ update for their psychological horror game Total Chaos. This mode expands the story with new content, locations, an alternate ending, and introduces a persistent new enemy called The Hunter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and localization for multiple languages.
Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer ReleasedGrayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
“Celestoidvania” LUCID Steam Next Fest Demo LiveThe "Celestoidvania" game LUCID, developed by The Matte Black Studio and Apogee Entertainment, has released a new demo for Steam Next Fest. This demo offers three hours of gameplay, featuring a crystal-punk world with pixel art, unique biomes, enemies, and boss encounters. Players can utilize crystal arts to phase through barriers and enhance combat abilities.
Total Chaos ReviewTotal Chaos is a highly ambitious horror game that successfully blends intense dread with solid first-person shooter and melee combat mechanics. Developed by Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Apogee Entertainment, the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, offering a terrifying experience with minor annoyances like save point placement and some survival elements.