NCSOFT Unveils Horizon Steel Frontiers, a New MMORPG Set in the Horizon Universe 🏹🦖 @NCSOFT @NCSOFT_America

🦖Korean publisher kicks off G-Star 2025 with surprise reveal and trailer showcasing Horizon’s iconic hunting action and advanced combat systems for large-scale, cross-platform play.

Renowned developer and publisher NCSOFT today announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a global MMORPG set in the acclaimed Horizon universe, during Korea’s premiere game conference, G-Star 2025.

Developed in collaboration with Guerrilla (creators of Horizon and Killzone), a studio under Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the new title expands the Horizon franchise into the MMORPG genre.

Horizon’s New Frontiers

Set in the lands of the machine hunters known as the Deadlands, Horizon Steel Frontiers builds on the franchise’s signature hunting-action gameplay while introducing advanced MMORPG systems. Players can expect deeply customizable combat, extensive freedom, and large-scale battles designed to deliver a distinct Horizon experience to fans worldwide.

Trailer and Developer Insights

NCSOFT has launched the official Horizon Steel Frontiers brand website, featuring the debut trailer and developer interviews. The trailer showcases mechanical creatures, expansive environments, and massive multiplayer encounters unique to the game.

In a developer interview, Jan-Bart Van Beek, Studio Director and Art Director at Guerrilla, expressed his excitement about collaborating with NCSOFT to bring this new Horizon experience to life. Taekjin Kim, NC CEO & Chief Creative Officer, and Sunggu Lee, NC Executive Producer, also shared their inspiration and hopes for the project in a 10-minute gameplay and commentary video.

What’s Next

Further details about Horizon Steel Frontiers will be revealed gradually through the official website. The game is confirmed as a cross-platform release for mobile and PC, powered by PURPLE, NCSOFT’s proprietary game platform.

Horizon Steel Frontiers - NCSOFT - NCSOFT

Infinity on Game Boy Color "2 Decades In The Making" ♾️ ⚔️ @Incube8Games #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming

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I came across an upcoming game release a few weeks ago that caught my eye, a Game Boy Color title named Infinity, originally created by Affinix Software back in 2001, the game was never fully released due to publishing issues at the time.

Incub8 Games then picked up the project during a Kickstarter back in 2021, and now over 20 years on, the game is completed and finally ready for a physical release (a digital version is also available).

It’s always a pleasure to get the opportunity to play games lost to the mists of time, and so this is definitely one for the GBC fans out there to get excited about! In the coming months we will be reviewing the full game, but until then, check out the information below, and get your pre-orders rocking and rolling, should it tickle your fancy.

🎮 Atari Unveils Intellivision Sprint — A Retro Revival for the Ages 🕹️

Atari is taking a bold step into the past to celebrate the future. Today, the legendary gaming company announced the Intellivision Sprint, a brand-new console designed to honour the 45th anniversary of the original Intellivision—the iconic home video game system that helped define the early days of console gaming.

🕹️ A Tribute to the First Console War

Originally released in 1980 as a direct rival to the Atari 2600, the Intellivision carved out a name for itself with more realistic sports games, richer graphics, and its signature gold-and-black design. The fierce competition between the two consoles became known as the First Console War, a defining moment in gaming history.

Now, four and a half decades later, Atari is reviving that legacy with the Intellivision Sprint—a modern reimagining that blends retro charm with contemporary tech.

🧼 Kaiju Carnage Meets Cleanup Crew: Kaiju Cleaner Simulator Revealed 👹 @TSpaghettiCat #IndieGame #GameDev

Ever wondered what happens after a giant monster levels a city in an epic battle? Someone’s got to clean up the mess—and that someone is you. Indie developer One More Time has just unveiled Kaiju Cleaner Simulator, a hilariously grotesque co-op experience for 1–4 players where the real heroes are the ones with mops, saws, and hazmat suits.

🧪 First-Person Mayhem Meets Monster Dissection

Kaiju Cleaner Simulator throws players into the boots of a professional post-battle cleanup team. Your mission? Restore devastated cities by dissecting kaiju corpses, extracting valuable organs, and scrubbing away toxic sludge. It’s a brutal, first-person affair filled with scalpels, saws, heavy machinery—and more than a few laughs.

Each mission is a blend of precision and chaos. You’ll need to carefully carve through massive monster anatomy, manage biological waste, and harvest upgrade-worthy materials. Think PowerWash Simulator meets Dead Space, with a dash of dark comedy.

🕹️ 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum — Now Remastered for the ZX Spectrum Next!

Retro computing fans, rejoice! Hewson Consultants is back with a beautifully remastered edition of its iconic 1980s programming book, 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum—now updated for the powerful ZX Spectrum Next. Whether you're a seasoned bedroom coder or a curious newcomer, this Kickstarter campaign is your gateway to rediscovering the magic of BASIC programming.

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🩸HOTEL BARCELONA Is Out Now — SWERY & SUDA51’s Slasher Roguelite Unleashed Steam | Xbox Series X/S | PlayStation 5 😱@Swery65

Two of Japan’s most iconic game directors—SWERY (Deadly Premonition) and SUDA51 (No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw)—have teamed up to deliver a blood-soaked fever dream. HOTEL BARCELONA, their long-awaited slasher roguelite, is officially live.

Set inside a twisted hotel overrun by America’s most notorious serial killers, this surreal hack ’n’ slash roguelite invites players to fight, die, repeat—and maybe uncover the truth behind the entity clawing at their sanity.

Discounty From publisher PQube, and Danish developer Crinkle Cut Games 🏪🛒🛍️

From publisher PQube, and Danish developer Crinkle Cut Games, Discounty is the first release from the studio, and casts you in the role of a customisable character who has been assigned the task of running the only supermarket in the run-down town of Blomkest!

From The Website:

Discounty is a narrative-driven management sim offering a 15-20 hour single-player campaign.

Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organise and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right?

Step into the quirky harbour town of Blomkest, where your aunt has entrusted you with managing its only supermarket. Design and organise your shop, manage stock levels, work the checkout, and strike trade deals. Build relationships with the charming locals, and grow your business empire while navigating community dynamics. Use every tool at your disposal to expand your business, but be mindful: rapid growth might ruffle a few feathers in this tight-knit community. Will you pursue endless profits, or find a way to benefit everyone in Blomkest?

Your aunt has invited you to manage the local store, 'Discounty', in the run-down harbour town of Blomkest. But beware, not everyone wants you to succeed.

Discounty is available now on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and Windows.

Ataraxie on Nintendo Switch, PC and Linux ⚕️☣️

Originally released on Windows back in Aril 2024, Ataraxia casts players in the role of the ancient Pharaoh Antef, who has been awoken from his eternal slumbers to find his kingdom in a state of flux and corruption, courtesy of of the evil Apis, and sets off to sort all this nonsense out!

Developed and published by Gravenoire Studio, who also have a game entitled Labyban (a game in the sokoban genre) available now!

From the Website:

Forcefully awaken from his eternal sleep, ancient pharaoh Antef fearsomely discovers the horror his kingdom has fallen into. His throne stolen, his cult tarnished, the corruption, started by Apis, will soon be engulfing the world. The time has come for you to bring back order and give your people the peace they much deserve.

Traditionally respectful of the Metroidvania genre, ATARAXIE is a 2D platformer which takes place in a world with interconnected levels. From maze to tombs, from desert to fortress, this a vast universe you will have to discover. Confidence is key, though, if you wish to put an end to this conspiracy.

A unique journey lies ahead! Through mastery and dexterity, ATARAXIE will face you with a plethora of fiend and foes, each of them disposing of unique powers and abilities. Explore the world, find its secrets and become stronger!

A thrilling adventure, worthy of hours of gameplay!
Luxurious and diverse environments, filled with puzzles!
Numerous Boss fights! A tribute to its inspirations, like Mega Man!
The possibility to choose your own path, making the gaming experience unique to each player! 

Ataraxie is available now on Switch, Windows, and Linux

First "Play Acclaim Showcase" to Take Place Tomorrow - September 10 🔥

Tune in tomorrow for a look at the revived publisher’s exciting new games coming in 2026

 

Tomorrow, Acclaim is back. Not as a reboot, but a rebirth for the iconic publisher that dominated players’ living rooms for more than two decades.

 

Acclaim's first “Play Acclaim” showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT.

 

A teaser trailer is at: Watch The #PlayAcclaim Transmission Received: A New Era Is Coming Teaser Here

 

The teaser offers a glimpse of Acclaim’s upcoming lineup of titles while celebrating the brand’s unforgettable legacy. Blink and you might miss it. Hidden in the static, behind the glow of CRT screens, are the titles that will lay the foundation for this exciting new chapter for Acclaim.

 

This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake. It’s something else: a kind of retrofuturenostalgia, paying homage to and embracing the brand’s unmistakable DNA and history while charting a bold new course into the future.

 

“We’re here to keep the fire going,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “We’re carrying that same spark forward, the kind that made Acclaim stand out in the first place, but we’re shaping it into something new, something alive, something built for today. We're here to get the party started as masters of new independent games, and we hope everyone joins us to experience the bold, innovative spirit of Acclaim’s next chapter.”

Pockettohiro Available on GBC (physical edition), PC, Switch 🎮 #IndieGame #GameDev

The Adventure Begins!

Welcome to the world of Pokettohiro! A new action/adventure game developed for Game Boy Color.

A group of brave heroes must gather the fragments of the Magic Crystal to face the evil Black Knight and thus prevent the destruction of the kingdom. But it will not be an easy task, for this they will have to overcome countless obstacles, defeat huge monsters and visit all kinds of places. Will these little heroes be able to restore peace to the kingdom?

🏁 Feel the Rush: NACON’s Back-to-School Racing Deal Saves You £100 This September! 🏎️🏁 @Nacon #IndieGame #GameDev

Racing fans, start your engines—NACON is kicking off September with a high-octane offer that’s too good to miss. As part of their back-to-school promotion, NACON is slashing £100 off the price of the Revosim RS PURE Bundle, giving sim racing enthusiasts the chance to upgrade their setup for less.

🗓️ Limited-Time Offer: 5th–29th September During this promotional window, the Revosim RS PURE Bundle drops from £699.90 to just £599.90. That’s a serious saving on a premium racing experience, available exclusively at

Acclaim Returns: A Bold New Chapter Begins September 10th 2025 🎮

The legendary publisher Acclaim is officially back—not as a reboot, but as a full-blown rebirth. Once a dominant force in gaming with classics like Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam, Acclaim is stepping into a new era with fresh energy and a clear vision for the future.

On September 10 at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT, Acclaim will host its first-ever Play Acclaim Showcase on its official YouTube channel, offering fans a glimpse into its upcoming 2026 slate. A newly released teaser video, titled Transmission Received: A New Era Is Coming, hints at what’s next—flashing fragments of new titles through the glow of CRT static, blending legacy with innovation.

🔥 Not Just Nostalgia — It’s Retrofuturenostalgia

Acclaim’s revival isn’t about chasing ghosts. It’s about channeling the chaos and creativity that defined its past into something fresh and forward-looking. As CEO Alex Josef puts it:

“The old screens are cracking, and what’s coming through is something exciting and different.”

This new phase embraces Acclaim’s DNA while building a future that’s bold, energetic, and shaped by its own story. Expect surprises, indie collaborations, and a renewed commitment to high-quality, premium games.

EA AND FULL CIRCLE REVEAL SEPTEMBER 16 EARLY ACCESS RELEASE DATE FOR SKATE 🛹

 

🛹 skate. Drops Into Early Access September 16 — A New Era for Skateboarding Games Begins

Electronic Arts and Full Circle have officially announced the Early Access launch of skate. — the next evolution of the beloved skateboarding franchise — landing on September 16 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app.

Free-to-download, fully cross-platform, and supporting cross-progression, skate. is built to be as accessible as possible for both longtime fans and newcomers. Set in the sprawling city of San Vansterdam, players will explore four unique neighborhoods — Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile, and Brickswich — each packed with skateable spots, from rooftop ramps to repurposed churches.

🎮 What’s New in skate.?

• Flick-It System Returns: Rebuilt in Frostbite™ for precision and control

• New Tricks: Wallies, slappies, firecrackers, and more

• Off-Board Controls: Climb, roam, and discover new vertical playgrounds

• Quick Drop: Place ramps, rails, and benches anywhere

• Spectate Mode: Instantly jump into live sessions via Spectaport

• Skatepedia: Learn tricks and styles with ease

🌍 Built With the Community

From day one, skate. has been developed in collaboration with its player base. Full Circle promises seasonal updates during Early Access, including new challenges, cosmetics, music, and world expansions. As Jeff Seamster, Head of Creative, puts it:

“No gatekeepers, no barriers — just a city built for skating and a community that keeps it alive.”

Whether you're grinding rails or just vibing with friends, skate. is more than a game — it’s a living, breathing skateboarding sandbox.

🕹️ Hyperkin’s “Competitor” Controller Launches October 2025 — Built for Precision, Priced for Everyone 🎮 @Hyperkin

Hyperkin has officially announced the release of its long-awaited Competitor controller, set to launch in October 2025 with a retail price of just $49.99. 

Designed for serious gamers and casual players alike, the Competitor blends premium features with affordability—making it one of the most anticipated controller drops of the year.

🎮 GuliKit at Gamescom 2025 🎮 @GuliKitDesign

🎮 GuliKit at Gamescom 2025: The Future of Gamepads Has Arrived

GuliKit has officially raised the bar for controller tech at Gamescom 2025, unveiling a suite of next-gen hardware that blends precision engineering with player-first design. From the lightning-fast ES PRO to the customizable TT MAX, this year’s line-up isn’t just iterative—it’s revolutionary.

Whether you're a competitive gamer chasing milliseconds or a casual player tired of joystick drift, GuliKit’s new offerings promise to redefine how we interact with games. With innovations like the 720° tension-adjustable TMR joystick and Hyperlink 2 Bluetooth tech boasting record-breaking latency, the company is making serious waves across platforms.

🕹️ X Rocker Levels Up: New Brand Identity & RGB-Powered Product Lineup 💺🎮

Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation with Veleno 2.1 RGB, Sparta RGB & Battlebunk XL RGB

X Rocker™, the global leader in gaming furniture, has officially entered a bold new chapter. Marking a decade of innovation, the brand has unveiled a striking new identity — complete with refreshed logo, dynamic iconography, and two new mascots, Neo and Melody — designed to reflect its evolution from audio-first chairs to full-spectrum gaming environments.

The rebrand, revealed in a cinematic brand film, celebrates X Rocker’s transformation under CEO Gary Shaw, spotlighting its rise as a powerhouse in immersive gaming furniture. To mark the occasion, X Rocker is launching three standout products that embody its new design direction and lifestyle-driven ethos.

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🎧 Veleno 2.1 RGB Gaming Chair – £169.99 (Smyths)

Built for eSports and everyday play, the Veleno 2.1 RGB puts gamers at the centre of the action.

• Neo Motion™ App-Controlled RGB Lighting for infinite customisation
• Integrated 2.1 Audio System with twin headrest speakers and subwoofer
• Ergonomic Foam Padding for long-session comfort
• Universal 3.5mm Compatibility with PlayStation®, Xbox®, Nintendo®, and PC
  Compact, stylish, and performance-packed — it’s a throne for serious players.

🎮 Gioteck™ Adds a Splash of Summer to Switch 2 🎮 @GioteckArmy

Introducing the Colourful New WX5 & WX5+ Wireless Controllers — Available Now!

Gioteck™ has unveiled its vibrant new WX5 and WX5+ Wireless Controllers — fully compatible with both Nintendo® Switch™ and the new Switch™ 2 consoles.

Designed to deliver next-gen performance without breaking the bank, the WX5 and WX5+ offer lag-free wireless gameplay across Switch 1, Switch 2, and PC. With bold summer-inspired designs and advanced features, these controllers are built to elevate every session — whether you're grinding through RPGs or battling online with friends.

50 Indie Games that Changed the World 📖 @BitmapBooks #IndieGames

We're super excited to announce the impending launch of 50 Indie Games that Changed the World from Bitmap Books!

https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/coming-soon/products/50-indie-games-that-changed-the-world

Penned by experienced video game journalist Aaron Potter, and featuring an opening guest foreword by an indie game veteran in Thomas Was Alone’s Mike Bithell, you’ll discover the stories behind 50 of the most influential indie games released in the past two decades – from pixelated classics like Shovel Knight and Dead Cells to early masterpieces like Super Meat Boy and Limbo. 

Each game’s chapter is also accompanied by a raft of behind-the-scenes concept art and high-quality screenshots that further showcase the level of variety only possible in indie games that are able to span a wide range of excitingly fresh genres and unique art styles.

RRP: £32.49

Pages: 452

Size: 250mm × 250mm

Released: 20th August 2025 at 5pm UK time

Composer World - Developer: Dynamic Voltage Games Available on: Nintendo Switch *Create music on your Switch!* 🎶🎺🥁

Write music in many styles! Classical, retro, electronic, synth, pop, jazz, etc - with a controller or touchscreen.

Composer World is a unique way to write music. It includes hundreds of instruments/drum sets across many styles. You can create music that sounds like a real orchestra, or compose a track that sounds like it's from a retro game console.

Includes a multi-touch piano with over 100 sounds to choose from - as well as drum pads. Use these to practice, brainstorm a song, or to record in music in real time.

Tassei Denki Revives Lightgun Gaming with G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Kickstarter 📺🔫 #Retrogaming

Tassei Denki launches an exciting new Kickstarter campaign for the G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic arcade shooter.

Developed under license from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and original arcade developers, the G‘AIM’E Lightgun and its plug-and-play mini-console bring arcade-accurate gameplay to modern home setups.

The system is designed to work seamlessly on any TV or monitor using AI-powered tracking and a high-resolution camera, eliminating the need for CRTs or manual calibration.