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"Every Stage Has a Guardian. Meet Them." Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Boss Characters Revealed
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have revealed the five boss characters for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, launching May 18, 2026, on PC (Steam, Stove) with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions to follow. The game introduces side-scrolling gameplay and features voice acting from Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoshino Aoyama, and Sayumi Suzushiro.
Red Rising board game coming to Steam later this year — MP3s & NPCs
Stonemaier Games and Emerald City Games are collaborating to release a digital version of the Red Rising board game on Steam. The digital edition, based on the Red Rising book series, is scheduled for release in Q4 2026. Both companies expressed enthusiasm for bringing the popular board game to PC players.
Enter the Chronosphere Early Access Release Date Moves to May 25
Effort Star and Joystick Ventures have announced that Enter the Chronosphere will launch into Steam Early Access on May 25, 2026, priced at $14.99. The tactical bullet hell game features a unique stop-and-start combat system where time only progresses when the player acts. The Early Access version will include five biomes, multiple playable characters, and procedurally generated runs.
WEMADE Launches Major Campaign to Celebrate 200 Days of Global Service for Legend of YMIR - GameHaunt
WEMADE is celebrating 200 days of global service for its Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, with "The Grand Banquet of Glory" campaign. The event, running through June 2025, offers players free rewards including a 200-day Hero Companion, enhancement tickets, and inventory expansion discounts. Upcoming updates include a Mastery System, Character NFTs, and new PvP and PvE content, alongside expansion to Steam and Indonesian language support.
WEMADE Unveils Major Campaign Celebrating 200 Days of Global Service for Legend of YMIR
WEMADE is celebrating 200 days of global service for its MMORPG Legend of YMIR with a major in-game campaign called "The Grand Banquet of Glory." The event offers players extensive rewards, including special passes, missions, and login bonuses, to thank them for their support and aid new players. WEMADE is also expanding the game's reach with an upcoming Indonesian language pack and has plans for future content updates and competitive events.
Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Shows Off Arcade Snowboarding in New Trailer
Acclaim and Wabisabi Games released a new trailer for their arcade snowboarding game, Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, showcasing fast tracks, tricks, characters, and multiplayer modes. Inspired by Y2K extreme sports titles, the game will feature Challenge, Race, and Chill modes, alongside online and local split-screen multiplayer. It is planned for release on Steam and modern consoles, with further details to be announced.
On Sale
Curve Games has launched a publisher sale on Steam, featuring discounts on the Mortal Kombat franchise. Additionally, Labyrinth Of The Demon King is available for 30% off on Steam.
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy lays off even more people
Developer Build a Rocket Boy has conducted another round of layoffs, reportedly affecting up to 170 employees, following the poor reception of its MindsEye DLC, Blacklisted. This follows previous reductions that aimed to shrink the studio from over 800 employees to around 100. The game's concurrent player count on Steam has also fallen to a low of 11.
Another friendslop hit prints money on Steam as Gamble With Your Friends sells 500k copies in 3 days:…
The co-op gambling game Gamble With Your Friends has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 500,000 copies within its first three days of release. Developed by SkyBrave, blazitt, Gevizz, and Kiwick, the $8 game offers around 2-3 hours of playtime and features multiple endings.
The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock
The Steam Controller has quickly sold out, prompting Valve to work on a restock. The company is addressing the high demand for the hardware.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced combat will be 'more demanding' than the original
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature rebuilt combat mechanics that are more demanding than the original game. Enemies will adapt to player patterns, requiring a varied approach to offense and defense to overcome challenges like parry-immune Unstoppable Attacks. The remake is set to release on July 9 for PC.
GRAV Fishing - Store Page and Teaser Trailer
Shatterproof Games announced GRAV Fishing, a unique fishing and exploration game set on the ocean world of Aquaria, where marine life has floated into space. Players use a gravity rod to rescue creatures, remove invasive barnacles, and restore the ecosystem. The game is in development for PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch, with a playable demo planned.
MMO Business Roundup: PlayStation class action, Steam Controller sellout, and GTA6’s ‘core’ audience
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including a preliminary approval for a $7.85 million settlement in an antitrust class action lawsuit against Sony over PlayStation Store practices. Valve's Steam Controller sold out rapidly, leading to a reseller market. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated Grand Theft Auto VI is primarily aimed at console players, despite PC's significant sales share. Finally, Steam's April hardware survey shows over 25% of users are still on Windows 10.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is officially live for Steam gamers today with an engine upgrade and boosted graphics
Funcom, in partnership with Inflexion Games, has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for Steam players featuring an engine overhaul to Unreal Engine 5, boosted graphics, and a revitalized UI. This significant update, launching just before the game's 8th anniversary, unifies the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah into a single experience. The enhancements are exclusive to Steam and will not be available on consoles.
Recent Arc Raiders Steam reviews hit 'mixed' for the first time since launch, and I can see why
Arc Raiders' Steam reviews have shifted to 'mixed' following the Riven Tides update, a stark contrast to its 'overwhelmingly positive' reception at launch. Players are expressing frustration with the new map and significant balancing issues, particularly concerning weapon degradation and constant weapon nerfs. The developers have acknowledged the feedback and are exploring adjustments to improve the player experience.
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game featuring humans, vehicles, and giant monsters in destructible cities. The game is set for an early access launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 this summer, with a closed beta starting May 8th. BeastLink emphasizes large-scale battles with up to 32 players and a proprietary destruction system.
Action-roguelite platformer Dark Scrolls launches this month
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer doinksoft announced that their retro action-platformer with roguelite mechanics, Dark Scrolls, will launch on May 28th for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features procedurally generated runs, unique heroes with distinct abilities, and cooperative play.
Super Galaxy Gladiator
Super Galaxy Gladiator is a fast-paced survivor-like roguelite set to release on PC and Steam Deck. The game features an inventory system where item placement impacts strategy and buildcrafting. A demo will be available in May 2026, with participation in Steam Next Fest in June 2026.
Trick-Fueled SSX Spiritual Successor HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Shreds the Slopes With New Gameplay Trailer
Acclaim, Inc. and Wabisabi Games unveiled a new gameplay trailer for HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, showcasing its arcade snowboarding action, tricks, and characters. The trailer highlights the game's inspiration from Y2K-era extreme sports titles and features insights from Wabisabi Games CEO Anwar Noriega. The game is set to launch on Steam and modern consoles, featuring challenge, race, chill, and multiplayer modes.
Aniimo Preview at PAX East 2026
Pawprint Studio's Aniimo, a creature collector-battler, was showcased at PAX East 2026. The game features stylized creature designs and allows players to merge with their monsters. Aniimo is slated for a 2026 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
