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Mistfall Hunter Open Beta Arrives June 14
Bellring Games and Skystone Games announced that Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction ARPG, will launch its open beta on June 14 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The beta will allow players to experience the core gameplay loop and help shape the game before its official release.
Demon Lord: Just A Block Achieves 1,000+ Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews
Demon Lord: Just A Block, an action roguelite developed by YuWave and published by Skystone Games, has surpassed 1,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. The game features a unique mechanic where the world only moves when the player does, offering strategic combat and build customization.
Black Jacket launch trailer – narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder hits Nintendo Switch
Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder where players gamble souls against spirits in the afterlife, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique take on blackjack, challenging players to exploit rule-bending cards and understand opponents' stories to earn coins and escape the underworld. The game is available as a digital download.
PC Gaming Show Reveals Hosts and Partners
The PC Gaming Show has announced that Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean "Day[9]" Plott, and Elz will host its upcoming showcase on Sunday, June 7. The event will feature over 50 PC games with world premieres, exclusive announcements, and developer interviews, airing on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam.
ACECRAFT: Sky Hero returns to the United States with new features, Pilot line-up, and patience rewards for players
Skystone Games has relaunched ACECRAFT: Sky Hero in the United States for iOS and Android, introducing new features like the Pappo system for pilot progression and a refreshed pilot lineup. Players will receive daily patience rewards, including Diamonds and Recruit Tickets, to help them re-engage with the game. The mobile shoot'em up aims to blend classic arcade action with roguelike mechanics.
AGRONOM Announced: Build Your Efficient Robotic Home on Mars
MindEdges and Skystone Games have announced AGRONOM, an automation farming game set on Mars. Players will build a Martian homestead, blending the mechanical depth of games like Satisfactory and Factorio with Eastern European traditions. The game challenges players to optimize production chains while creating a cozy, personalized settlement.
Black Jacket – Dealing A Winning Game Pass Hand?
Black Jacket, a roguelite deckbuilder that blends blackjack with underworld survival, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Developed by Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH and published by Skystone Games, it features strategic card manipulation and a narrative mystery.
Dark Stream Announced
RedDeer.Games and Skystone Games have announced Dark Stream, an action-adventure game set to release soon on PC via Steam. The article humorously notes the game's title is not related to a medical condition.
Black Jacket is Now Available: Get Your Soul Out of Hell
Mi'pu'mi Games and Skystone Games have launched Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder inspired by blackjack, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Players gamble their souls against spirits in the underworld, using strategic card gameplay and deckbuilding mechanics to earn soul coins and bribe the Ferryman for escape. The game features branching stories and character arcs, weaving narrative with its strategic gameplay.
Dark Stream: Go Live. Stay Alive.
Skystone Games has announced Dark Stream, a first-person psychological horror investigation game developed by RedDeer.Games, set to release on PC in 2026. Players take on the role of a disgraced content creator livestreaming from a haunted house, with integrated Twitch chat influencing gameplay. The game challenges players to survive paranormal encounters by observing, interpreting, and experimenting with their tools to uncover the house's dark past.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 11 to 15
Xbox announces a lineup of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between May 11 and May 15, with many titles also available on Game Pass. The releases span various genres including survival, puzzle, horror, and action RPGs, with developers like Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Supermassive Games, and BlackMill Games featured.
Blackjack-inspired roguelite game Black Jacket launches this month
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Mi'pu'mi Games have announced that Black Jacket, their blackjack-inspired roguelite deckbuilder, will launch this month. The game is set to release for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on May 12th.
Black Jacket Launches May 12: Risk Your Soul and Make Your Way Out of Hell
Mi'pu'mi Games and Skystone Games announced that Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder, will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features strategic blackjack-based combat in the afterlife, where players gamble their souls against spirits to earn coins for passage.
Black Jacket coming to Nintendo Switch
Skystone Games and Mi'pu'mi Games announced that Black Jacket, a Blackjack-inspired roguelite deckbuilder, will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2026. Players will gamble their souls against spirits in the afterlife by building decks and playing cards to bribe the ferryman and escape.
Marvel Snap studio insists: "This is us making hard decisions to keep going, not a sign we're winding down"
Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner has confirmed recent layoffs, including its community manager and a designer, assuring players that these are necessary decisions to ensure the studio's continued operation. Co-founder Ben Brode stated that the game's roadmap remains unchanged and these actions are not indicative of the studio winding down.
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
The German Computer Game Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in game development, with "Blue Prince" winning Best International Game and "The Darkest Files" securing awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game. A total of €800,000 in prize money was distributed across 15 categories, highlighting the quality of games made in Germany.
Brain-Teasing Action Roguelite Demon Lord: Just A Block Moves the World on PC Today
The action roguelite Demon Lord: Just A Block, developed by YuWave and published by Skystone Games, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features a unique "world moves when the player does" mechanic, pixel graphics, and over 14 different weapons with dynamic powerups. It includes seven chapters, three distinct endings, and nine difficulty ascensions, with a launch price of $12.99 USD.
Skystone Games and Bellring Games Unveils Treacherous New 'Solemn Needles' Map for Mistfall Hunter at the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event
Bellring Games and Skystone Games revealed the 'Solemn Needles' map for their upcoming dark fantasy extraction RPG, Mistfall Hunter, during the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event. The new trailer showcases the treacherous biome featuring towering rock formations and new enemies. Mistfall Hunter is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Skystone Games and Bellring Games Unveils Treacherous New 'Solemn Needles' Map for Mistfall Hunter at the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event
Bellring Games and Skystone Games revealed the 'Solemn Needles' map for their upcoming dark fantasy extraction RPG, Mistfall Hunter, during the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event. The new biome features towering rock formations and deadly enemies within a corrosive mist. Mistfall Hunter is a third-person PvPvE looter coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Tiny Bookshop Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation And Game Pass
Tiny Bookshop, a cozy management and narrative game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and is available day one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. The game allows players to run a second-hand bookshop in a seaside town, focusing on customer interaction, shop customization, and building relationships with quirky characters.