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Ivy Road business and news from across the web.- SAVOR WANDERSTOP OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCHWanderstop, a narrative-driven tea shop management experience developed by Ivy Road and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The game, which also released on Steam and PlayStation 5, costs $24.99 with a launch discount available until July 7. Players manage a tea shop in a magical forest, growing ingredients, crafting tea, and interacting with customers.
Review: Wanderstop (Switch 2) – Relax With This Cosy Exploration Of The Importance Of RelaxingWanderstop is a cozy management simulation game that explores the importance of relaxation, available on Nintendo Switch. Players manage a tea shop, brew various beverages, and grow ingredients while uncovering the protagonist Alta's story of overcoming fatigue and internal struggles. Despite some visual fuzziness and fiddly inventory management on the Switch, the game's emotional narrative and beautiful art style make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
All The Winners From The 2026 Canadian Game AwardsThe 2026 Canadian Game Awards celebrated excellence in the Canadian video game industry, with South of Midnight taking home Game of the Year and Best Art Direction. Digital Extremes was awarded Studio of the Year, while Victor Lucas received the Game Changer Award and Femme Gaming won the Community Award.
Wanderstop Physical Edition Coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2iam8bit, Ivy Road, and Annapurna Interactive have announced a physical edition for the game Wanderstop, releasing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The physical release will include bonus items such as a sticker pack and a poster. Additionally, two vinyl soundtracks for Wanderstop, featuring music by C418, will also be available for pre-order.
Fantastical Cozy Game Wanderstop Physical Edition Pre-Orders Liveiam8bit, Ivy Road, and Annapurna Interactive have launched pre-orders for the physical edition of the cozy game Wanderstop, available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. This edition includes exclusive bonus items and is set to ship on August 12. Additionally, the game's soundtrack, produced by C418, will be released on vinyl on August 28.- Wanderstop physical edition announced for PS5, Switch 2iam8bit, in collaboration with Annapurna Interactive and Ivy Road, has announced a physical edition for the game Wanderstop. This physical release will be available for both the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch consoles.
Wanderstop physical release on the way to Nintendo Switch 2iam8bit, Ivy Road, and Annapurna Interactive have announced a physical release for the game Wanderstop on Nintendo Switch, scheduled for August 28, 2026. The boxed edition will include bonus items such as a sticker pack and a double-sided poster. Wanderstop, a game focused on burnout and letting go, will also be available digitally on Nintendo Switch on June 23.- Wanderstop Switch 2 Release Date Set for June 23Wanderstop will be released for Nintendo Switch on June 23. The game, developed by Ivy Road and published by Annapurna Interactive, focuses on managing a tea shop in a magical forest, with gameplay involving growing ingredients, brewing tea, and interacting with customers. It is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
- Wanderstop coming to Switch 2, Switch on June 23Annapurna Interactive and Ivy Road announced that the adventure game Wanderstop will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 23. The game will also be available on Switch 2.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
Here Are Your Canadian Game Awards 2026 Nominees | Console CreaturesThe Canadian Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2026, celebrating the Canadian games industry. The event will take place on May 21, 2026, in Toronto, with tickets available for purchase and a Fan Choice Award voted on by the public in partnership with the Entertainment Software Association of Canada. Victor Lucas will receive the Game Changer Award.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employeesIvy Road, a studio that worked on Wanderstop, is closing its doors on March 31st, 2026, due to a lack of funding for its new project, Engine Angel. This announcement follows news of Eidos Montreal laying off 124 employees.
The Canadian Game Awards Has Unleashed It's 2026 Nominees & New LocationThe Canadian Game Awards have announced the nominees for their 2026 ceremony, which will be held on May 21st at Toronto's John W.H. Bassett Theatre. Victor Lucas will receive the Game Changer Award. The awards celebrate Canadian developers and releases from 2025, with categories including Game of the Year, Studio of the Year, and Best Indie Game.
Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffsThe video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.
More Industry Concerns as Indie Dev Forced to Close Over Lack of FundingIndie developer Ivy Road, known for its game Wanderstop, will close its doors on March 31, 2026, due to a failure to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. The studio cited the current industry climate as a difficult environment for raising game funds. Wanderstop will remain available on all platforms, with publisher Annapurna Interactive expected to share further news.
Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting downIndie studio Ivy Road, developer of Wanderstop, is shutting down due to difficulties securing funding for its next project, Engine Angel. The studio, which includes notable figures like Davey Wreden and Karla Zimonja, will close on March 31, 2026, with its game Wanderstop remaining available. Ivy Road is working with publisher Annapurna Interactive to ensure the game's continued availability.
Call of Duty Fixes, Minecraft Additions, Warcraft Impro... | TAGArtificial Detective, an action-adventure game from Vivix featuring developers from Dead Space and Call of Duty, unveiled a new trailer showcasing its robotic detective protagonist and sci-fi setting. Slay the Spire 2 is rolling back recent beta changes due to player feedback, and Ivy Road, the studio behind The Stanley Parable, is shutting down after its second game failed to secure funding.
Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is closing downIvy Road, the developer behind the game Wanderstop, will close on March 31, 2026, due to a failure to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. The studio, formed by former developers of Gone Home and The Stanley Parable, cited difficulties in finding a publishing partner in a challenging funding climate. Despite the closure, Ivy Road has promised one final surprise update for Wanderstop players, to be announced by publisher Annapurna.
Wanderstop studio Ivy Road to close after funding for second game "didn't come to fruition"Indie studio Ivy Road, known for its game Wanderstop, is closing down due to a lack of funding for its next project, Engine Angel. Despite efforts to find a new publisher, the team was unsuccessful, highlighting the current challenges in securing game development funds. Annapurna Interactive plans to release a surprise update for Wanderstop to reach more players.
A year on from launching Wanderstop, Ivy Road are closing their doors after struggling to fund their next gameIvy Road, the studio behind the game Wanderstop, is closing its doors on March 31st, 2026, after failing to secure funding for its next project, Engine Angel. Despite the closure, a surprise update for Wanderstop is still planned, and the game will remain available on all platforms. The team hopes Engine Angel might still be developed in the future.