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‘GigaBash - Ultraman Zero DLC’ - The latest GigaBash DLC sees two rival Ultras, a warrior and an avatar of vengeance, take their battle from the Land of Light to the kaiju fighting arena of a lifetime!
Passion Republic Games has announced the GigaBash - Ultraman Zero DLC, featuring Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial. This new content adds the iconic characters with their unique skills and moves to the kaiju fighting arena. The DLC will be available on July 9, 2026, for PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games Store, Stove, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
"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.
"A Vampire Hunter and a Grim Reaper. One City — Many Faces."
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have revealed the five stages of Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, set to launch on May 18, 2026, for PC. The side-scrolling bullet hell shooter will also release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at a later date. The game features voice acting from Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoshino Aoyama, and Sayumi Suzushiro, and introduces new gameplay systems like Soul Collect and Counter Bomb.
Maids of Storm Launches April 23 on Steam — A Charming Pixel-Art Tycoon Sim Where You Run Your Own Maid Café
BurgerDuck Games and Smilegate announced that Maids of Storm, a pixel-art tycoon simulation, will launch on Steam and STOVE on April 23, 2026, for $12.99 USD. Players will manage a maid café, train staff, and compete in the annual Maid Championship.
Shoot ’em up ‘Shikhondo: Blue Pieta’ Launches May 18 on PC
CFK and DeerFarm announced that the side-scrolling shoot 'em up Shikhondo: Blue Pieta will launch on PC via Steam and Stove on May 18, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions to follow. The game features a new side-scrolling perspective, a Soul Collect system for building multipliers, and a Counter Bomb mechanic.
"May 18th. A New Bullet Hell Begins." Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Steam and Stove Launch Date Confirmed
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a side-scrolling fantasy bullet hell game from developer DeerFarm and publisher CFK, will launch on May 18, 2026, for PC via Steam and Stove. The game features full voice acting and ultra-wide support, with console versions for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 to follow. This installment introduces a new side-scrolling perspective and modern urban environments, building upon the Soul Collect and Counter Bomb mechanics from previous titles.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for PC launches May 18
The fantasy bullet hell shoot 'em up game Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is set to launch for PC via Steam and Stove on May 18. Console versions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch will follow at a later date. The game features side-scrolling gameplay, full voice acting, and new mechanics like Counter Bomb.
Raise Anchor! Windrose, the Swashbuckling Survival-Adventure Game, Sets Sail into PC Early Access on April 14
Windrose, a co-op pirate survival-adventure game developed by Windrose Crew, is launching into Early Access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features solo or co-op play for up to four players, with a focus on exploration, naval combat, and survival in a procedurally generated world with handcrafted points of interest.
Open-world pirate survival game with over 1.5 million Steam wishlists, Windrose, finally has a release date, and it's sailing into early access next week
The open-world pirate survival game Windrose will launch into early access on April 14 for PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Stove. The game features co-op gameplay, ship-to-ship combat, a variety of weapons, and a 'soulslite' combat system.
Shoot 'em up 'Shikhondo: Blue Pieta' Introduces Side-Scrolling Gameplay and New Mechanics
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed new gameplay details for their upcoming side-scrolling shoot 'em up, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. The game introduces a shift to side-scrolling gameplay, featuring mechanics like the Soul Collect system and a new Counter Bomb system. Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is slated for release in the first half of 2026 on PC, with console versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 to follow.
“A New City. A New Enemy. A New Set of Rules.” Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Game Systems Revealed
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a side-scrolling bullet hell game from developer DeerFarm and publisher CFK, will launch in the first half of 2026 for PC (Steam, Stove) and later for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The game introduces new mechanics like Counter Bomb and a side-scrolling perspective, building upon the Soul Collect system from its predecessor.
GigaBash - Final Ascension DLC: GigaBash’s most ambitious update brings a blinding barrage of new characters, new maps, and new story!
Passion Republic Games has announced the GigaBash - Final Ascension DLC, which adds two new characters, Gaya Gigaman and Zargorah, two new maps, and a new Story Mode chapter. The DLC will be available on March 26, 2026, for PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. This update aims to be the most ambitious to date for the ultimate kaiju fighting game.