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Kingmakers Leads tinyBuild’s 2026 Showcase With 16 Games
tinyBuild's Connect 2026 showcase revealed updates and announcements for 16 games, including a deep dive into Kingmakers. The event also featured new titles like The Crab is Walking and Road to Jukai, confirmed release dates for several games, and detailed console ports and live-service updates for existing titles.
PlayStation Store Surprise Drops PS5 Action Game for Dino Crisis Fans
The PlayStation Store has released Ferocious, a new dinosaur-themed first-person shooter that may appeal to fans of Dino Crisis. Developed by OMYOG and published by tinyBuild, the game is available on PlayStation 5 for under $20 with a launch discount for PS Plus members. While it received mixed reviews on PC, early PS Store user feedback has been very positive.
The King Is Watching devs are making The Crab is Walking, this journalist is writing
Hypnohead, the developers behind The King Is Watching, have announced their new game, The Crab Is Walking. This title is a roguelite city-builder where players arrange city districts on the back of a giant crab and send out armies to fight insects. The developers stated that The Crab Is Walking allows them to attempt things not possible in their previous game, with improved pixel art, animations, and unit behavior. Playtests are scheduled to begin in 2027.
FEROCIOUS Shadow Drops Onto Xbox And PlayStation
The survival action game FEROCIOUS has unexpectedly launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, offering players a challenging experience on a mysterious island populated by dinosaurs, mercenaries, and mechas. Developed by OMYOG and published by tinyBuild, the game is available for £20.99 and includes Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Graveyard Keeper 2 receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo today, new trailer
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games have released a demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch today, with all progress carrying over to the full game. A new trailer was also released, showcasing gameplay that includes managing a medieval graveyard, automating production, and leading an undead army into battle.
Home renovation game Hozy coming to Nintendo Switch
The home renovation game Hozy is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, as announced by tinyBuild and Come On Studio. Described as a calm and cozy experience with no timers or pressure, Hozy allows players to clean, paint, and restore unique locations, each with its own narrative. An upcoming "Hideaways" update will add three new levels.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
Beloved PS4 Action Game’s PS5 Sequel Jumps Onto PS Store Today
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the sequel to the beloved 2010 indie action-platformer, has launched on PlayStation 5 for $14.99, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The game is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a lower price point of $9.99 on Steam. It features enhanced multiplayer modes for up to eight players, a single-player campaign, and new power-ups.
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Microsoft's Indie Select Hub for September 2026 highlights six diverse indie titles across various genres, including superhero management, isekai truck driving, retro FPS horror, 3D platforming, real-time strategy, and historical multiplayer shooters. The curated collection aims to offer fresh takes on familiar genres with unique mechanics and perspectives.
Hello Neighbor's multiplayer spinoff has been 'temporarily shut down' after a hacker wiped player progression and demanded the game's 'removal from sale across all platforms'
Secret Neighbor, the multiplayer spinoff of Hello Neighbor, has been temporarily shut down due to a hacker who gained backend access, deleted player progression, and demanded the game's removal from sale. Developers Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild are working with authorities and backend service provider PlayFab to address the breach and attempt data recovery, though no timeframe for resolution has been given. The companies confirmed no personal player data was compromised.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Makers Fund expands game industry footprint through $250 million investment round
Venture capital firm Makers Fund has successfully closed its fourth investment round, raising $250 million to bring its total assets under management to $1.5 billion. The fund, which focuses on interactive entertainment businesses, plans to use this capital to further expand its investments in the video game and broader interactive entertainment industry, backing companies navigating new user behaviors and distribution models.
"Just buy the game on Steam": Indie publisher behind a recent banger that sold 300k copies in its first week warns against key resellers after canceling hundreds of scalped keys
Indie publisher tinyBuild has revoked hundreds of illegitimate game keys for their recently released title, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, after it sold 300,000 copies in its first week. CEO Alex Nichiporchik urged players to purchase games through official channels like Steam, warning that keys bought from shady resellers are often obtained through regional pricing discrepancies and can be deactivated. While some legitimate keys from Green Man Gaming were mistakenly revoked, replacements are being issued.
The King is Watching revels in magic, menace and distraction
The King is Watching is a unique blend of city builder and tower defense where players must manage resources and defend their town from waves of enemies. The core mechanic involves directing a king's gaze to specific buildings to generate resources, forcing players to constantly prioritize actions. This clever and engaging gameplay loop, combined with roguelite elements, makes for a compelling experience that mirrors the distractions of modern life.
Chill shop sim about repairing off-brand PS1s makes its budget back "within 12 hours" and earns $3 million…
The indie game ReStory, a shop simulator about repairing off-brand electronics, has achieved significant commercial success shortly after its August 6 launch. Publisher tinyBuild announced that the game recouped its budget within 12 hours and has since grossed over $3 million in sales. The game has also received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, with players praising its nostalgic premise and gameplay.
Cozy retro repair sim ReStory earns its budget back in just 12 hours: "We're completely blown away"
The retro repair simulation game ReStory, developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, has recouped its full development budget within 12 hours of its launch on Steam. The game, set in mid-2000s Tokyo, tasks players with repairing broken electronics and has achieved over 100,000 copies sold on its first day, with a 97% positive rating on Steam.
Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Pawnshop Simulator
Questing Goose Studio and tinyBuild have announced Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Pawnshop Simulator, a shopkeeper simulation game set in a dystopian sci-fi space environment. The game is scheduled to be released on PC later this year.
Probably Stolen, the cyberpunk shop sim where almost everything will have fallen off the back of a spaceship
tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a cyberpunk shopkeeping and pawnshop simulator set on a dystopian space station. Players can run various businesses, from gunsmithing to farming, and must navigate questionable merchandise, faction relationships, and rising rent. A Steam playtest is currently available.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs have announced that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 3. The sequel to the 2016 competitive platformer features updated visuals, improved netcode, and supports up to eight players in local and online races.
The King is Watching – And He Deserves Your Full Attention
The King is Watching, a unique blend of city builder, roguelite, and tower defense, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £12.49. The game requires players to constantly monitor their kingdom to maintain productivity, offering a frantic balancing act with roguelite elements ensuring replayability. The Xbox version includes the Volcano Update from day one, and the game has received a 5/5 review score.
