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Metroidvania puissant et magnifique signé Heart Machine, Possessor(s) est maintenant disponible sur Nintendo Switch 2Heart Machine and Devolver Digital have released Possessor(s), a new side-scrolling Metroidvania game, on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Luca, a high school student who teams up with a demon named Rhem to survive and uncover the cause of an interdimensional catastrophe in the ruined Sanzu City.- Possessor(s) Update 7 Adds Fixes as Price Drops to $9.99Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Heart Machine have released the seventh update for their action platformer Possessor(s), introducing various gameplay and UI fixes. The game's price has also been permanently reduced to $9.99. Possessor(s) is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Possessor(s) launch trailer – Hyper Light Drifter dev’s latest game on Nintendo Switch 2Possessor(s), the latest game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced side-scroller blends platform fighter combat with Metroidvania exploration in the ruins of Sanzu City. A launch trailer showcasing the hand-drawn characters and striking 3D backdrops is available.- Devolver Digital & Heart Machine’s Beautiful, Stylish Metroidvania, Possessor(s), is now Available on Nintendo Switch 2The Metroidvania game Possessor(s), developed by Heart Machine and published by Devolver Digital, is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 for $9.99. The game features fast-paced, combo-driven action and exploration in the ruins of Sanzu City, following the story of Luca and a demon named Rhem.
- Magic: The Gathering Arena developers intend to form a union with the CWADevelopers at Wizards of the Coast, makers of Magic: The Gathering Arena, are organizing to form a union with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union has filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board, citing concerns over layoffs, wages, remote work policies, and workplace transparency. This effort follows similar unionization drives within the broader video game industry.
- Possessor(s) Switch 2 Release Date Set for April 29, 2026Devolver Digital and Heart Machine announced that Possessor(s) will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026. The action platformer, currently available on PC and PlayStation 5, features metroidvania-inspired exploration and combat emphasizing aerial combos. The game is set in Sanzu City and offers multiple story paths.
Hyper Light Drifter Dev's Gorgeous Metroidvania Jumps To Switch 2 Next WeekHeart Machine's latest action game, Possessor(s), is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 29, 2026, following its earlier release on PlayStation 5 and PC. The stylish Metroidvania features fast-paced combat and exploration in a ruined city, with the protagonist Luca teaming up with a demon named Rhem. The developer also recently announced layoffs and the winding down of development for Hyper Light Breaker.
Possessor(s) announced for Nintendo Switch 2Devolver Digital and Heart Machine have announced that their side-scrolling action-adventure game, Possessor(s), will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29. The game combines elements of platform fighters and Metroidvanias, featuring stylish combat, exploration, and a narrative focused on survival in a ruined metropolis.- Possessor(s) coming to Switch 2 on April 29Devolver Digital and Heart Machine announced that the side-scrolling action adventure game Possessor(s) will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 29. Further details about the game's availability on other platforms were not immediately disclosed.
Streamer Support, Mental Health Gaming, Final Fantasy for Good, and the UVW: Good in Gaming Vol. 3This installment of Good in Gaming highlights various positive initiatives within the gaming community, including a mobile game called Finch that promotes mental health through habit tracking, a charity stream by Rashern for The Trevor Project that raised $1000, and the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta which raises money for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund. The article also touches on the ongoing efforts of the United Videogame Workers to advocate for better labor conditions and unionization within the game industry.- Business and FinanceIndie studio Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union, while Outersloth has revealed its game funding agreement with developers. These developments highlight ongoing discussions around labor relations and financial structures within the game development industry.
Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine voluntarily recognises unionIndie developer Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union formed by 13 of its staff members, following several rounds of layoffs. Separately, Sumo Digital is partnering with Arm to evaluate new AI-powered neural technology for mobile game development, aiming to bring PC-quality graphics to mobile platforms.- Hyper Light Drifter studio workers form union after rounds of layoffsWorkers at independent game studio Heart Machine, known for Hyper Light Drifter, have formed a union with Communications Workers of America Local 9003. This move follows multiple rounds of layoffs at the studio, including the discontinuation of Hyper Light Breaker. The union aims to protect workers in the face of industry instability and increasing demands for employee voices to be heard.
"If we love this work, we have to protect it" - Hyper Light studio Heart Machine is now a "wall-to-wall" unionDevelopers at the indie studio Heart Machine, known for games like Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have unionized with the Communications Workers of America. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to protect workers' rights and workplace conditions. The studio has voluntarily recognized the union, and negotiations for a first contract are expected.
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognitionEmployees at Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have successfully unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and received voluntary recognition from the company. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to secure better work-life balance, creative autonomy, and job security for developers. The unionization effort at Heart Machine is part of a broader trend of increasing labor organizing within the game industry.