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Mixtape and Bits & Bops dominate the AGDAs 2026 nominated finalists
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs), celebrating Australian games released between July 2025 and October 2026. Mixtape and Bits & Bops lead the nominations across multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Excellence in Visual Art, and Excellence in Sound Design.
Momento version 1.1 update out now, patch notes
Fat Alien Cat & Nomo Studio, in collaboration with Silver Lining Interactive, have released Update 1.1 for Momento on Nintendo Switch. This update enhances loading times, expands Creative Mode with new backgrounds and furniture, and introduces alternate room versions and new puzzles to the game.
Kudos Games Services expands leadership team with Testronic and Team17 execs
Kudos Games Services has appointed Michael Hanna as Chief Operating Officer and Anna Hurley as Non-Executive Director to its senior leadership team. Hanna, formerly of Testronic, will focus on operational excellence and international growth, while Hurley, previously with Team17, will lead commercial strategy. The article also notes Devolver Digital's intention to go private later this year due to market volatility and a desire to focus on long-term company health.
Silver Lining Interactive launches first title from its development label Silver Bullet
Silver Lining Interactive has launched its first game, Mr Trippy, from its internal IP development label, Silver Bullet. Mr Trippy is described as a darkly comedic management simulator. Silver Bullet, initially an indie incubator, has evolved into a full-fledged IP development label dedicated to creating original and unconventional gaming experiences.
Mr. Trippy Announced
Silver Lining Interactive and developer Silver Bullet have announced Mr. Trippy, a management simulator game. The game centers around selling ice cream with a seemingly straightforward premise that hints at underlying complexities.
Slain 2: The Beast Within Is Heading To Xbox And PS5 – And You Can Sink Your Teeth Into A Demo Today
Slain 2: The Beast Within is officially confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, in addition to its previously announced PC release. A demo is available now on Steam for PC players. The game features brutal combat, gothic horror, and a heavy metal soundtrack, with players controlling Prince Akran who can transform into a werewolf.
Supermarket Simulator announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Silver Lining Interactive and Nokta Games have announced that Supermarket Simulator will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. The simulation game, which has garnered over 4 million PC players, allows users to manage all aspects of running a supermarket, from stocking shelves and setting prices to hiring staff and expanding the store. A physical version will also be available.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a significant update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch to address bugs and improve performance following a disappointing launch. As an apology, all current and future DLC, including the Digital Deluxe content and expansions like Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis, will be free for Switch owners. A physical release is also planned for October 2026.
Sony tells publishers they can still reorder physical game discs for games pubbed before 2028
Sony has informed publishers that they can still reorder physical PlayStation game discs released before January 2028, even after the stated end of disc printing. This comes after significant backlash from publishers and preservation groups regarding the initial announcement. Meanwhile, Sony's disc manufacturing plant in Austria is being repurposed for optical microlens production.
Momento launch trailer – cozy room decorator arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Momento, a cozy room decorator game developed by Silver Lining Interactive, Fat Alien Cat, and Nomo Studio, has launched its trailer and is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game allows players to decorate rooms, make life choices from childhood to adulthood, and uncover sentimental treasures that influence the narrative. It features decorative freedom, impactful choices, exploration, a creative mode, and unlockable rewards.
"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
Sony plans to cease production of new PlayStation game discs by January 2028, shifting to an all-digital model and closing older digital storefronts. This decision has drawn criticism from various game companies and preservationists who view physical media as crucial for ownership, preservation, and consumer choice.
RETURN TO UNDERMERE: The Strange Horticulture & Strange Antiquities Double Pack is OUT NOW!
The Strange Horticulture & Strange Antiquities Double Pack, featuring both acclaimed indie titles, is now available for Nintendo Switch. Developed by Bad Viking and published by Silver Lining Interactive and Iceberg Interactive, the bundle offers players the chance to explore the mysterious town of Undermere through occult-themed puzzle gameplay.
“We're gonna need a bigger van!” Outbound Fishing Update Is OUT NOW
The first major content update for the cozy camper-van exploration game Outbound, titled The Fishing Update, is now available for free on all platforms including PC and consoles. This update introduces a fishing ecosystem with various rods and fish species, along with new building options for player homes. The game has seen significant success since its multi-platform launch in May, attracting over a quarter of a million players.
Unpack Your Memories: Cozy Decorator 'Momento' OUT NOW on Consoles
The cozy decorator game Momento, developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Physical editions will be released on July 17th. The game focuses on narrative decorating, where player choices about items impact the protagonist's life outcomes.
Your Memories Shape The Story In Momento – A Cozy Narrative Adventure Arrives On Xbox
Momento, a narrative adventure game developed by Fat Alien Cat & Nomo Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game blends cozy decoration with branching storytelling, where player choices influence the character's life from childhood to adulthood. It is available for £15.99 and features both a story mode and a creative mode for designing spaces.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 29 and July 3. Titles include RV There Yet?, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, EA SPORTS College Football 27, and many more indie and AA releases.
Freshly Baked Magic: The Witch's Bakery Opens Its Door August 20!
Sunny Lab and Silver Lining Interactive announced that The Witch's Bakery will launch worldwide on August 20, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch versions to follow. The cozy adventure game features bakery management, city exploration in Paris, and a narrative RPG blend, with music composed by Cécile Corbel, known for her work with Studio Ghibli.
ABSOLUM STRIKES NINTENDO SWITCH 2 PHYSICAL SEPTEMBER 17
The roguelite game Absolum is set to release physically on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, for £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive, Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, the game features fast-paced combat and roguelite progression. Special editions of the original Absolum for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are also available.
Dave The Diver Takes The Plunge: ABSOLUTE UNITS of Physical Editions To Launch 8th October.
Silver Lining Interactive and MINTROCKET announced that Dave The Diver will receive physical Collector's and Complete Editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 8. The Complete Edition includes the base game and multiple DLCs such as In the Jungle, DREDGE, Godzilla, Like a Dragon, and Guilty Gear Strive crossovers, along with a digital soundtrack. The Collector's Edition offers physical merchandise like an acrylic standee, pins, and a necklace.
The Necromancer’s Tale Brings Gothic Intrigue And Forbidden Magic To Consoles
The Necromancer's Tale, an award-winning gothic RPG, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Psychic Software and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game allows players to explore forbidden rituals and political intrigue in an 18th-century setting. It features over 400,000 words of dialogue, 180 NPCs, and tactical turn-based combat with undead minions.
