Rivals of Aether II
News, coverage and analysis tracking Rivals of Aether II across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.- offbrand games is set to premiere the 2nd ever Secret Sauce Showcase on July 16th, 2026! offbrand games and Open Sauce are collaborating for the second Secret Sauce Showcase, a digital and physical event celebrating indie games. The showcase will premiere on July 16th, featuring over 70 indie titles with new trailers, footage, and announcements. The event also includes a Steam sale from July 17-23 and an in-person expo at the Open Sauce Festival in the SF Bay Area from July 17-19.
EVO 2026: Schedule, brackets, prize pool, games & where to watchEVO 2026, the premier fighting game tournament, will take place from June 26-28, 2026, featuring a lineup of 12 games including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive. The event will be broadcast on EVO's Twitch and YouTube channels, with detailed schedules for finals and prize pools for each game announced.
EVO 2026's Arena Finals games & Sunday Top 8s have been decidedEVO 2026 has announced the schedule for its main Arena finals, featuring Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Rivals of Aether 2 on Saturday, and 2XKO, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6 on Sunday. The schedule is determined by game participant numbers, with other titles competing on the Showcase Stage.
Competitive Gaming Events Are Becoming Bigger Entertainment Productions In 2026Competitive gaming events in 2026 are evolving into large-scale entertainment productions, incorporating elements like live music, celebrity appearances, and festival-style programming to rival concerts and streaming premieres. This shift is driven by games becoming integral to broader entertainment lifestyles and publishers treating esports as a live product requiring robust production value. Events like Evo 2026 and the Esports World Cup exemplify this trend, aiming to attract diverse audiences beyond core esports fans.- Kevin Afghani Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorVoice actor Kevin Afghani, known for his work as the current voice of Mario and Luigi, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA, from June 20-21. Afghani has also lent his voice to games like Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Demon Bluff Is an Upcoming Single-Player Social Deduction Game where the Cards LieDemon Bluff is an upcoming single-player social deduction and roguelike game from developer UmiArt, set to be published by offbrand games and supported by streamer Northernlion. The game features a deckbuilding mode and over 100 unique character cards, with a playtest currently available on Steam.- Northernlion and offbrand games to publish social deduction roguelike Demon BluffOffbrand games and streamer Northernlion are partnering to publish the social deduction roguelike Demon Bluff, set for release in 2026. Northernlion will directly fund development, provide feedback, and create marketing content. The game is currently in a Steam playtest and has garnered significant wishlists and player engagement.
- Rivals of Aether II announces biggest free update yet for April 7th, includes Item Mode + more!Aether Studios and offbrand games announced the 'Fun-For-All Update' for Rivals of Aether II, releasing on April 7th. This free update introduces Item Mode with 20 unique items, 10 new casual stages with hazards, and a new playable character named Slade. The update also includes ongoing content additions since the game's October 2024 launch, such as new characters, monthly events, cosmetics, and Steam Workshop support.