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Toei Launches Toei Games Publishing Label Focused on Original IP
Toei Company has launched Toei Games, a new in-house publishing label focused on original intellectual property. The brand aims to establish games as a core business, with initial titles planned for PC via Steam in 2026, followed by expansions to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Toei President Fumio Yoshimura highlighted the move as part of a strategy to expand global reach through interactive media.
Toei Company establishes Toei Games
Toei Company has established Toei Games, a new in-house video game publishing brand. The company plans to release original intellectual properties for PC via Steam in 2026, with future expansion to consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The first title under the Toei Games brand will be announced on April 24.
Dark Souls II Hits Rare 75% Discount on Steam, Opening Drangleic’s Gates Wide
Dark Souls II is currently available at a rare 75% discount on Steam, representing one of its deepest price cuts. This significant sale encourages new players to experience the game's unique themes of memory and identity, while also sparking community discussions about its place within the Souls series.
Sherman’s Quest Scores Free Steam Launch After Development Marathon
Sherman's Quest has officially launched for free on Steam after a lengthy development period. The indie team behind the game is employing a free-to-play strategy to remove barriers to entry and build an audience. They have also implemented robust bug reporting systems and are focused on community support for long-term success.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta reveals debut trailer
CFK and DeerFarm have released the first trailer for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a side-scrolling fantasy bullet hell sequel. The game will launch on PC on May 18th, with console versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 to follow. The trailer showcases new gameplay mechanics like Counter Bomb and the evolved Soul Collect system.
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch Rolls Out
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch has been released for PC and consoles, featuring co-op brawler gameplay. The game is available on Steam for Windows.
Steam Medieval Fest
Steam is currently hosting a Medieval Fest, highlighting games set in the medieval period. This event provides an opportunity for players to engage with titles focused on this historical setting.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Dead Island 2 with a 90% discount, Vampire Survivors and Baba Is You with 30% off, and Krita with 55% off. Additionally, GameDev.tv is offering a 'pay what you want' bundle for game development courses.
Windrose Surpasses 1 Million Sales in 5 Days with 200K Concurrent Players
The pirate survival adventure game Windrose has sold over one million copies within five days of its early access release on PC via Steam. The game also achieved over 200,000 concurrent players during its launch weekend. Kraken Express and Pocketpair Publishing expressed gratitude for the player support and are actively working on game fixes.
Blades, Bows & Magic Launches on Steam with Tactical Card Combat
Blades, Bows & Magic, a new tactical card game developed by Funk, has launched on Steam. The game features both singleplayer and multiplayer modes and is currently available with a 20% discount as part of Steam's Medieval Fest. The developers emphasized their community-driven approach, incorporating feedback from demos and streamers throughout development.
The new World of Tanks hero shooter is shockingly fun, and the beta is still up for a few days
World of Tanks: Heat, a new hero shooter spinoff of the original game, is currently in a closed beta and offers a surprisingly fun experience. Set in an alternate post-WW2 timeline, the game features fast-paced matches with a focus on positioning and timing, distinct from the slower pace of the original World of Tanks. The beta is available on Steam for a few more days.
Meet the dev who quit Rockstar Games during GTA 6 fever to make his own game, a single-player MMO-like where you tank…
Oren Koren, a former developer at Rockstar Games, has released his solo-developed game, Don't Lose Aggro, a single-player action game designed to emulate the tanking experience of MMOs. The game, which launched on Steam, features roguelike progression and NPC companions to simulate party dynamics. Koren aims to fill a perceived gap in the market for dedicated tanking roles in games.
Windrose hits new peaks in sales (1M) and player concurrency (222K) as it addresses connection issues
The pirate-themed multiplayer survival game Windrose has achieved significant sales milestones, selling 1 million copies and reaching a peak of 222,134 concurrent players on Steam within its first 48 hours. Developer Kraken Express is actively addressing multiplayer connection issues with recent patches, including server selection options and direct IP connections.
Survive the Middle Ages as a city-state in a hybrid real-time strategy game
Reverie World Studios and indie.io have released City States: Medieval on Steam, a hybrid real-time strategy game where players manage a medieval city-state. The game focuses on trade, diplomacy, and warfare, allowing players to experience life in cities like Genoa, Granada, and Novgorod during the 12th century. It features detailed city management, heroic leaders, and tactical combat mechanics.
Pirate adventure Windrose tops 1 million copies sold in 6 days | News-in-brief
The pirate adventure game Windrose, developed by Kraken Express and published by Pocketpair Publishing, has sold over 1 million copies in just six days. The game also achieved a peak of 222,000 concurrent players on Steam. This news brief highlights the game's significant commercial success.
Disgaea Director Yoshitsuna Kobayashi Returns With New Shooting RPG 'Cosmicgalaxywars' on Steam; It’s No
CosmicGalaxyWars, a new shooting RPG from Disgaea director Yoshitsuna Kobayashi, is now available on PC via Steam. This marks Kobayashi's first project in over 20 years, shifting from strategy RPGs to a bullet hell experience with roguelike elements and extensive replayability. The game features a minimal tutorial approach, encouraging players to discover its mechanics through experimentation.
Co-Op Extraction RPG 'Void Diver' Adds Raven to Steam Demo as it Nears 100K Wishlists; New Trailer Streaming
Void Diver: Escape from the Abyss has surpassed 90,000 wishlists on Steam, with publisher LoadComplete and developer Studio Nemo adding the new character Raven to the game's demo. The co-op extraction RPG, set in a city consumed by an Abyss, features shop management and risk-reward gameplay. Updates planned for Steam Next Fest and later in 2026 will introduce new content, features, and environments.
Gears of War Reloaded: A New Benchmark in Cross-Platform Action
Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the classic Xbox shooter, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam, featuring full cross-play and cross-progression. The game boasts native 4K resolution, a 60 FPS campaign, and 120 FPS multiplayer, with enhancements to lighting, textures, and advanced upscaling technologies. The PlayStation 5 version specifically leverages the DualSense controller for enhanced immersion.
Primal Repairs is basically a handyman sim set in the world of The Flintstones
Primal Repairs is a forthcoming handyman simulator set in a world inspired by The Flintstones, featuring prehistoric tools and tasks. Players will engage in activities like replacing stone wheels and using a velociraptor assistant named Velly. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and does not yet have a release date.
TownsFolk - Now Available On Steam!
TownsFolk, a survival strategy game developed by Short Circuit Studio and published by Snapbreak Games, is now available on Steam. The game features roguelite campaigns, skirmish modes, and puzzle challenges with a pixel art aesthetic. It is priced at $11.99 with a limited-time launch discount.