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Last Man Sitting Launches on PC With Co-Op Roguelite Office Chair CombatLast Man Sitting has launched on PC, featuring roguelite action shooter combat where players use office chairs to battle hostile office appliances. Developed by DoubleMoose and published by Raw Fury, the game supports single-player and co-op modes, with over 200 power-ups and customizable upgrades driving progression. A PvP arena mode and cosmetic DLC are also available at launch.- Persona 30th Anniversary POP! Vinyl Collection Funko! Pop Collection Pre-Orders LiveFunko has released pre-orders for a new collection of Persona 30th Anniversary Funko Pop! vinyl figures. The collection includes figures based on protagonists from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5, as well as the character Igor. The article also briefly mentions other unrelated gaming news including the release of Last Man Sitting and Animalkind, and the announcement of an A-Rank Party game.
- Lo(u)ser Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorMusician Chris Graue, also known as Lo(u)ser, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature announcements for new games like Invincible VS, Last Man Sitting, and an A-Rank Party game. Lo(u)ser is known for his ska-punk-chiptune music, including the song "No Hope" featured in Clerks III.
- ’00s-Style Roguelike Arena Shooter Last Man Sitting Now Available on SteamDoubleMoose Games and Raw Fury have released Last Man Sitting, a roguelike arena shooter inspired by '00s FPS games, on PC. Players can engage in single-player or co-op modes, upgrading their chairs and drafting power-ups as they battle waves of sentient office appliances.
- Square Enix bäst på Metacritic under 2025Square Enix has been named the top game publisher by Metacritic for 2025, marking the first time the company has achieved this ranking. The analysis considers average game scores, the proportion of critically acclaimed titles, and the number of games receiving scores of 90 or higher. Several Swedish publishers, including Thunderful and Raw Fury, also placed in the top 10.
Marathon sells 1.2 million copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox | News-in-briefThe Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully, Those Eyes, and Windup Games discussing game design and development. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track, with talks from companies like Infinity Fiction and Nunu AI focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in game development, storytelling, and QA. The conference expects over 3,000 attendees in 2026 and will showcase over 100 indie games.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devsThe Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully (Planet of Lana), Raw Fury, and Those Eyes. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track curated by ImmerSynth Inc., with talks focusing on AI's role in game development, publishing, and design. Over 3,000 attendees are expected, with over 100 indie games showcased.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top PublishersMetacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
"We are looking to add companies that bring something new" – Head of Raw Fury and Combined Effect explains his plansPim Holfve, now dual CEO of Raw Fury and its parent company Combined Effect, outlines his vision for scaling both entities. He emphasizes fostering creative independence within a collaborative structure, supporting indie developers, and potentially acquiring new companies that complement the group's existing strengths. Raw Fury saw significant success with titles like Blue Prince and Routine in the past year.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominationsHades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominationsThe nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.- Esoteric Ebb Review - Thumb CultureEsoteric Ebb is a high-fantasy open-world RPG where players control Ragn, a bumbling cleric. This debut title from developer Christoffer Bodegård is published by Raw Fury and Blue Prince.
Raw Fury boss Pim Holfve is the new CEO of Combined EffectCombined Effect, the parent company of Raw Fury, has appointed Pim Holfve as its new CEO. Holfve, who also serves as CEO of Raw Fury, will continue to oversee the indie publisher while expanding his leadership remit. He aims to transform Combined Effect into an enabler for indie success, fostering collaboration among its studios and publishers.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominationsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.- Pim Holfve appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing Leadership of Raw Fury Pim Holfve, currently CEO of Raw Fury, has been appointed CEO of Combined Effect, an indie powerhouse group building an ecosystem of video game publishers and studios. Holfve's leadership at Raw Fury saw a 43% revenue growth in 2025, with the company achieving a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate over the last five years. Combined Effect aims to empower independent publishers by fostering collaboration and sharing expertise among its partners.
- Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcadeThis week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
- Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcadeThis week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
26th Annual Game Developers Choice Award Winners RevealedThe winners of the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 taking home multiple accolades including Game of the Year. The awards celebrate creativity, artistry, and technical achievement in the gaming industry. The article also briefly mentions other industry news, including game releases and developer updates.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, also securing awards for Best Debut, Best Visual Art, Best Audio, and Best Narrative. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Best Technology and Blue Prince for Best Design and the Innovation Award. The Independent Games Festival also announced its winners, with Titanium Court taking home the Seumas McNally Grand Prize.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.