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Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season
Indie studio Coldblood announced that its debut title, Neverway, a "nightmarish life-sim RPG," will launch in October 2026 for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features art by Pedro Medeiros and music by Disasterpeace, known for their work on Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, respectively. A free prologue is available now on Steam.
Horror Life Sim RPG 'Neverway' Shadowdrops Prologue With New Trailer; Launches October 2026
The horror life simulation RPG 'Neverway' has shadowdropped its prologue and revealed an October 2026 release window for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring talent from Celeste and music by Disasterpeace, blends life simulation, action RPG combat, and a creeping supernatural horror narrative. A playable prologue is available now on Steam.
Best Android ARPGs – Updated!
This guide highlights the best Action RPGs available on the Android platform, focusing on titles that balance depth with engaging combat and compelling stories. Featured games include Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, Pascal's Wager, Genshin Impact, and Hyper Light Drifter, among others, with details on their gameplay, pricing models, and unique features.
Business and Finance
Indie studio Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union, while Outersloth has revealed its game funding agreement with developers. These developments highlight ongoing discussions around labor relations and financial structures within the game development industry.
Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine voluntarily recognises union
Indie developer Heart Machine has voluntarily recognized a union formed by 13 of its staff members, following several rounds of layoffs. Separately, Sumo Digital is partnering with Arm to evaluate new AI-powered neural technology for mobile game development, aiming to bring PC-quality graphics to mobile platforms.
Hyper Light Drifter studio workers form union after rounds of layoffs
Workers at independent game studio Heart Machine, known for Hyper Light Drifter, have formed a union with Communications Workers of America Local 9003. This move follows multiple rounds of layoffs at the studio, including the discontinuation of Hyper Light Breaker. The union aims to protect workers in the face of industry instability and increasing demands for employee voices to be heard.
"If we love this work, we have to protect it" - Hyper Light studio Heart Machine is now a "wall-to-wall" union
Developers at the indie studio Heart Machine, known for games like Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have unionized with the Communications Workers of America. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to protect workers' rights and workplace conditions. The studio has voluntarily recognized the union, and negotiations for a first contract are expected.
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition
Employees at Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have successfully unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and received voluntary recognition from the company. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to secure better work-life balance, creative autonomy, and job security for developers. The unionization effort at Heart Machine is part of a broader trend of increasing labor organizing within the game industry.
