MEDIEVAL CITY BUILDER NOBLE LEGACY TO LAUNCH JULY 15 ON STEAM

  Noble Legacy, the third-person medieval kingdom builder from Studio 369, will launch into Steam Early Access on July 15, 2025. As a very hands-on peaceful ruler, players work directly with the people to build and grow the town, managing the various roles of villagers based on their personalities and capabilities. In Noble Legacy, minimal combat threats allow players to build homes, manage town infrastructure, form strong relationships with villagers, and recruit new members to their growing community.

Starting today, players can pre-order the game at NobleLegacyGame.com and receive an exclusive in-game bonus: Abigail, a Tier 3 survivalist raised in the wild by outlaws. Pardoned for past crimes, Abigail returns to Greenwood bringing her knowledge of the forest and skills as a forager to the village. Abigail is known for her sharp-wit and playful charm in her interactions… though that may hide the pain of a troubled past.
 

Also, join a special exclusive look at the game this weekend! Studio 369 Lead Designer Philippe Amaro will join Youtuber Kysen on a special Noble Legacy livestream to reveal exciting features coming to the Early Access version. Livestream details are as follows:

WHAT:     Exclusive livestream of Noble Legacy 
WHEN:     Tuesday (7/1) at 7:00 PM PDT
WHERE:    Kysen’s Youtube Channel = https://www.youtube.com/c/Kysen
                 The livestream VOD will also be shown on the Noble Legacy Steam page.

Media and Influencers interested in playing the full game in advance of launch please email press@reverbinc.com. 

• Watch the Noble Legacy gameplay trailer HERE.
• Download the Media Kit HERE.
• Download the free Noble Legacy demo on Steam.

Upon returning from war, you inherit Greenwood—a once-thriving land now neglected and crumbling. As the new Lord, you forgo a life of luxury and opt to join your people on the cobbled paths and verdant fields of your land while meeting the diverse personalities of your people. Build every structure, share your designs, collect skilled villagers, manage resources, and grow a thriving realm. Far from conflict, you can focus on creativity, economic growth, and test unique strategies, to shape a legacy that lasts. You’ll build homes, farms, markets, blacksmiths and taverns - by your design or through a diverse library of prefabs - to attract the most talented settlers that will help your land flourish.

Key Features

Third-Person Kingdom Builder
Experience a deep kingdom management simulator elevated through a dynamic third-person perspective. Effortlessly toggle between a strategic top-down view to oversee and govern your realm, and an immersive third-person view to e3xplore your lands, connect with your people, and build your kingdom’s future.

Collect Skilled Craftsmen
Attract the most valuable villagers in the land and turn them into loyal followers to strengthen your kingdom. Ensure their homes are properly furnished, entertainment is plentiful and provide cutting-edge tools to sustain their loyalty and boost their productivity. How many of the land’s greatest talents will you inspire to serve your cause?

Custom & Prefab Building System
Rapidly grow your kingdom with pre-crafted buildings or meticulously design every structure to build a realm unlike any other. Save your unique creations and share them with fellow rulers through the Steam Workshop.

Economy Management / Fishing & Hunting 
Cultivate farms, gather from forests and waters, and harness resources to fuel a vibrant economy. Strategically develop production chains and allocate labor to create a flourishing kingdom. Amass wealth through trade, commerce, and lively entertainment, establishing your realm as the most preeminent economic hub in all the land.

Developed by the award-winning team at Studio 369, Noble Legacy is a city-building game where players can create, customize and run their own medieval kingdom, blending the depth of city-building simulation with the immersive perspective of a third person RPG. For more information, visit NobleLegacy.com or Wishlist the game on Steam. 

Spectacular Sci-Fi Action Incoming: Play the New G-Rebels Demo at Gamescom!

 German indie developer Reakktor Studios and publisher Senatis are bringing G-Rebels to the world’s biggest gaming event for the very first time! At this year’s Gamescom, visitors can get hands-on with the sci-fi air combat sim and check out brand-new content.

 

Set in the year 2684, G-Rebels drops players into a dystopian open world spanning over 12,000 square kilometers. Explore vast skies, pull off breathtaking aerial maneuvers, and take on high-risk missions across dangerous skies. From the very beginning, G-Rebels taps into the spirit of the PS1 classic G-Police – and is already being described by fans as a worthy spiritual successor.

Exclusive Content at Gamescom!

Visitors at Gamescom can look forward to a special G-Rebels demo featuring previously unreleased content. This includes never-before-seen areas within the game’s vast open world and new missions that let players fully immerse themselves in the game’s dark cyberpunk atmosphere. Anyone attending can experience the content firsthand at the booth.

 

• When? August 20 (Trade and Media Day) to August 24
• Where? Indie Area, Hall 10.2 – Home of Indies booth

 

Want to book a press appointment? Reach out to games@keysquare-pr.com.

Test Flight Cleared for Takeoff: New G-Rebels Playtest Now Live

Reakktor Studios has kicked off a new playtest for G-Rebels. Selected players now have early access to the sci-fi flight sim and can experience key gameplay features from the current development phase.

 

The playtest aims to gather valuable feedback from the community to help optimize G-Rebels ahead of its planned release later this year.

G-Rebels in New Gameplay Trailer: Metropolis by Night

The new trailer features Daevos, the capital of the Okktane Empire, at night. Amid flickering neon lights and towering skyscrapers, players experience intense aerial combat directly from the cockpit.
 

For more information on G-Rebels, visit the game’s Steam page, the official website of the developer or join the conversation on Discord. The action flight sim is scheduled to release on PC later this year.

Madness Rises - The 3rd Moon Awakens in Unbroken: The Awakening

 Unbroken: The Awakening lurches forward with its most ambitious update yet as solo developer MGP Studios unleashes the 3rd Moon Content Update, available now for PC via Steam Early Access. This savage, jazzpunk-fueled first-person action-adventure plunges players deeper into the fractured world of Crests Edge, where twisted power structures rule, reality fractures with every choice, and your mind may be your greatest enemy.

 

Unbroken: The Awakening is available now for PC via Steam Early Access.
 

Enter the 3rd Moon Content Update

The 3rd Moon rises, and with it, the world of Unbroken: The Awakening spirals deeper into madness. This massive early access update cracks open the realm with new horrors, new paths, and new rules of survival.
 

At the heart of this content update lies a huge new area, a long-whispered dark passage, now expanded and more treacherous than ever. Hidden, winding, and packed with secrets, this twisted path leads to new endgame routes, fresh lore revelations, and psychedelic, reality-warping events that uncover buried truths about the Betrothed, the source of madness, and more.
 

Speaking of which... the update introduces the terrifying Madness mechanic, a reimagined version of the cult-favorite mechanic from Neckbreak, Madness begins to manifest on the 3rd Moon, creeping in through fractured memories, warped realities, and emotional strain. Players must fight to control their unravelling mind, through fleeting comforts like seduction, sanctuary, or even a swig of Welson’s Dew. But these are only temporary resets. The true danger lies in letting it slip too far.
 

Because once the 3rd Moon Feast begins, the line between reality and delusion collapses, and the gameplay itself begins to shift. Survive it, or be consumed by it.
 

Also included in this content rich update:
 

New Levels: Additional routes like Krankenstieg now link major areas, while fresh nightmare variants and war-torn memories expand the playable world.

New Weapons: Deploy explosive chaos with proximity mines and the aptly named Lobster grenade launcher.

New Enemies: From twisted cultists to rival gangs like the Swans and Slags, expect a bloodier welcome in the streets of Steinburg.

New NPCs: Meet key figures like Gilroy, the craftsman of Steinburg Market, and Brimley, your shady new valuables dealer in Walltown North.

For a full list of all the new updates can be found in the developer Changelog community post on Steam here

DAYZ BADLANDS, A VAST DESERT EXPANSION FOR DAYZ, ARRIVES IN 2026

 Bohemia Interactive is proud to officially announce its third major expansion for DayZ. DayZ Badlands invites players to survive the extreme heat and volatile history of Nasdara Province, a war-scarred desert region where thirst is lethal, and survival depends on many challenging factors.

You can find the trailer for the expansion here.

With an enormous size of 267 km², DayZ Badlands introduces the largest official map in the game’s history. Set west of Chernarus and bordering Takistan’s frontier, the terrain offers a desolate blend of cracked soil, sand-swept plains, and mountainous divides. Here, every inch of land tells a story of failed invasions, abandoned cities, and the silence that followed  decades of war.

Key features of DayZ Badlands include:

• New Terrain: Explore the fully inland Nasdara province.
• Desert Environment: Endure droughts, manage hydration, and survive a harsh arid spring climate.
• Conflict-Scarred World: Traverse dense towns, abandoned ruins, oil fields, and infrastructure left behind by war.
• Region-Specific Content: Encounter infected variants adapted to the desert and loot new items, cosmetics, and firearms tailored to the region.
• Player-Driven Storytelling: Form factions, uncover forgotten secrets, and decide what rises from the ashes of conflict.

 
Bohemia Interactive vows to push the boundaries of what survival means in the DayZ universe with
DayZ Badlands. From the scorched cities to the silent sands, Nasdara is a land shaped by war, reset by the outbreak, now waiting for new stories to be written in its sands.

Visit the Steam Store Page, wishlist DayZ Badlands on Steam, and get ready to enter the dust in 2026.

Super Mario Strikers Brings Hard-Hitting Sports Action to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 July 3!

 

Mario and friends are gearing up for an all-out soccer brawl! Super Mario™ Strikers is out July 3 on the Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics library, available to play for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

 
The first title in the Mario Strikers series and originally released for the Nintendo GameCube™ system in 2005, Super Mario Strikers is an extreme soccer game where anything goes. Select your captain from Mushroom Kingdom mainstays like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario and Waluigi, and jump into a bevy of modes like Grudge Match, Cup Battles and Custom Battles. In this arena, matches unfold with white-hot speed and intensity, and with no referees to dish out penalties, the only thing containing the mayhem is the electrified fence that surrounds the field!
 
Plus, obtain familiar items, like shells and mushrooms, to add to the chaos and give yourself a boost during matches. But the real key to winning is the Super Strike: a powerful shot that can net you two points at once! Hone your techniques, deal out big hits and even unleash Chain Chomp onto the field as you aim to score a goal – and crush the opposition. With simple controls, anyone can hit the pitch while playing solo, and in local1 and online multiplayer matches for up to four players.
 
Additionally, players can make some waves while playing games from the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library with a classic-style controller designed after the original. This dedicated wireless Nintendo GameCube controller has modern features like the C-Button, which can open GameChat2, and the Capture Button. The Nintendo GameCube controller is only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system and is available for purchase by paid Nintendo Switch Online members3.
 
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a paid membership service that gives players access to a multitude of benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately).
 
Players who have a Nintendo Switch 2 and a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can also access upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately), enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games – featuring F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and SOULCALIBUR II with more titles coming in the future.
 
Both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack allow members to play online in compatible games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and
Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members can also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others.
 
Further, Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing. Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music4 smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.

After a successful showing at Steam Next Fest, Rekindled Trails will officially launch on June 30th

 With over 6,000 new wishlists and placing in the top 5% of demos during Steam Next Fest, Rekindled Trails ranked among the top cozy games of this edition.

This Monday, June 30th at 12 PM (UTC+2), Rekindled Trails will launch on Steam for €17.99, with a discounted launch price of €14.99 during the Steam Summer Sale!

Rekindled Trails is a cozy adventure inventory management game in which you owe a debt, your soul. To reclaim it, you must aid the mysterious Flame in reigniting the lost world of Aurteris. Journey through stunning biomes, gather resources, rebuild villages, and rekindle the hope of a forgotten world. But beware, the Flame does not forget, and your time is not your own.


A Unique Fantasy World: Explore the hauntingly beautiful land of Aurteris, filled with mysterious villages, diverse biomes, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Resource Gathering with Purpose: Use your fishing rod, pickaxe, and gloves to gather essential resources like fish, minerals, and roots, each crucial for progression and discovery.

Tile-Based Inventory Puzzling: Organize and optimize your inventory in a grid- based system. Sell goods, fulfill village requests, and unlock upgrades through clever item management.

Rebuild and Rekindle: Restore crumbling villages by earning the trust of their inhabitants. Learn their stories, reignite their faith, and help the world heal.

Narrative-Driven Adventure: You travel with the Flame in a lantern... and it holds your soul. Unravel the mystery of your fate and earn your second chance... if you can!

Think Fast. Move Faster. Laser Matrix Officially Announced

  Breach is proud to unveil Laser Matrix, a Mixed Reality puzzle-action game where fitness, fun, and futuristic challenge collide. Laser Matrix turns your living room into a light-filled challenge course perfect for families, fitness fans, and competitive players alike.

Solve light-based puzzles, dodge shifting lasers, and unlock every level using your agility and wits. Whether you're chasing perfection in Time Trials or fighting for survival in Survival Mode, Laser Matrix offers a constantly evolving challenge, designed to get you thinking and moving in equal measure.

“Whether you're 7 or 70, Laser Matrix is about having fun while moving. It’s easy to pick up, tough to master, and surprisingly good exercise." says Gabriel Kapellmann, Head of Engineering at Breach.

Survival Mode: Face handcrafted levels with escalating hazards

Time Trials: Compete against the clock and climb the leaderboards

Adaptive Play Areas: Play in large rooms or tight spaces. Laser Matrix adapts

Scaling Difficulty: Customize the challenge to match your energy and skill

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Links:
Meta Quest Store

New ‘Bushidō’ Update For Sengoku Dynasty Introduces Raids

 Developer Superkami and Publisher Toplitz Productions announce that the next major content update for their genre-blend Sengoku Dynasty is now available.

Since its release in Early Access, the mix of life-sim, settlement builder, survival adventure and action underwent a slow transformation with a plethora of meaningful updates, based on both the extensive roadmap as well as the invaluable player feedback. The new content pack ‘Bushidō’, updating the game to version 1.1,  is no exception and delivers a new threat to the Nata Valley in the form of raids by various villainous factions. However, since Sengoku Dynasty wants to cater to the players’ gameplay preferences as much as possible, raids can be deactivated as well, if a more peaceful experience is preferred.

But what are raids? Bandits will not only roam the area or inhabit small camps. They will eventually start to attack your villages, try to capture your bell tower and ransack your dynasty storage. So set up your defenses, employ guards and make sure that your villagers are safe - or at least that you can catch the raiders and reclaim the loot before they disappear.

While you can minimize the risk by attacking and destroying bandit camps on your expeditions into the scenic world of Sengoku Dynasty, you can never be fully safe. Thankfully, rumors spread fast in Nata Valley, so you will hear of an upcoming attack with enough time to prepare your defensive tactics.

Additionally the ‘Bushidō’ update includes a wide variety of bug fixes, enhancements and quality-of-life improvements to make the player’s journey through Sengoku Dynasty a truly memorable one. For the full patch notes please visit the official Steam product page.

Sengoku Dynasty is available for PC on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store. Console versions are in development and slated for release this Summer.








 

RISE FROM THE RUINS IN VIGOR TURMOIL

 Bohemia Interactive unveils Vigor Turmoil, a fiery new chapter in the Outlands. As red clouds gather and devastation looms, Outlanders must adapt or perish. With a gritty new Battle Pass, Crafting Rework, explosive new Consumable,  plus intense Shootout Events and a new Loot Event in Encounters, the path to survival has never been more treacherous.

Watch the trailer for Vigor Turmoil here.

Step into a post-apocalyptic wasteland where salvaged scrap becomes survival gear. Featuring scavenged Cosmetics, Impact Grenades, The Unexploded Missile Loot Event, and Regular Shootout Carnage Events, Season 23 delivers action with a bang.

Crafting Rework
The all-new Crafting Rework will better prepare Outlanders for battle. Say goodbye to one-at-a-time crafting with Batch Crafting, as the Crafting Table now gives  a Crafting Boost that reduces the time it takes to craft items from materials. You can also craft Weapons and Consumables with Plans from level 1, and ammo crafting no longer requires owning a Weapon Plan. A new Ammo Press, available at Shelter level 2, also lets you craft various ammo types as it’s upgraded.

The streamlined Crafting UI makes it easier than ever to stay stocked and ready, with the Crafting tab now available through the Workbench.

A Battle Pass raised from ashes
Season 23’s Battle Pass features 75 levels of post-apocalyptic rewards, including rusted armor, makeshift masks, weathered backpacks, and gear forged from twisted metal and scorched fabric. As the Battle Pass features 25 more levels than usual, it comes with a reduced XP curve.



Missiles inbound, chaos unleashed
Introducing the Unexploded Missile Loot Event, which is a new, high-stakes Encounter feature. Missiles crash into the map mid-match, and players can risk it all to disarm them via a new mini-game. Succeed for useful loot, or open them with explosives for a more direct approach. But beware, as radiation adds an extra layer of danger to every drop.
Meanwhile, the all-new Impact Grenade explodes on contact, concussing enemies and giving them the stagger and flash effects. Improved throwing arcs also make all throwable consumables feel more precise.

New Carnage Modes for Shootout
Season 23 introduces regular Shootout Carnage Events, including:

• Blade Carnage – knives only
• Hunter’s Carnage – crossbows only
• Pioneer Carnage – featuring the newest weapons and consumables
• Weapon Carnage – fixed weapon categories

Feel the radiation
Enhanced Radiation Visual Effects will be making their way into the Outlands this Season. These can be seen in the sky and on the map, and add ominous ambient winds, making each Encounter feel more immersive and unsettling.

Crush everything with the Annihilator Pack
Terrorize the Outlands with the fearsome Annihilator Pack, featuring a brutal outfit crafted from scavenged tires and devastating firepower. With a variety of weapons, and an arsenal of Ammo, Consumables, Booster Tickets and Crowns, domination is only a trigger pull away.

Platform exclusives return
Get exclusive seasonal rewards with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PlayStation®Plus subscriptions:

• Deadly Sunset Rewards (Xbox) – Strike from the shadows with exclusive gear and a fiery arsenal.
• Tropical Heat Rewards (PlayStation) – Bring the heat with sun-scorched Cosmetics, as well as weapons, Crates and ammo.

 

And there’s more
Alongside major updates, the season also introduces some quality-of-life changes headlined by more flexible wardrobe presets, and also several tweaks and fixes.
 
Face the fire. Embrace the chaos. And above all, survive the Turmoil!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 1.5 Is Out: Guns, Loot, and the Zone Kit

 GSC Game World is thrilled to announce the Guns and Looting Patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is out now, featuring one of the most significant updates to date - including new weapons, never-before-seen gameplay features, and official mod support with the Zone Kit. 

Please find the trailer below:

https://youtu.be/yR2DDPJHHcg
 

New Firepower: Three-Line Rifle and Kora Pistol

Patch 1.5 arms players with two formidable new weapons, perfect for surviving the Zone’s relentless dangers:

• Three-Line Rifle: A lightweight, bolt-action sniper rifle with impressive range and precision. Ideal for sharpshooters, this rifle has quickly become a favorite among veterans of the Zone. Encounter it early in your journey and test your aim against distant threats.

• Kora Pistol: A heavy-hitting, clunky pistol that sacrifices speed for raw power. Each shot from its limited magazine packs a punch, making it a must-have for stalkers who value impactful firepower. Seek out the rare Night Stalker variant, a unique Kora coveted by weapon collectors.
   

Expanded Looting: Mutant Parts Trading

Patch 1.5 introduces a new feature: mutant parts looting. Defeating bloodsuckers, fleshes, and other mutants now yields valuable parts including eyes, tusks, and tentacles. Trade these with NPCs for coupons - but first, visit Malachite to master the art of harvesting them in tradable condition.

The Zone Kit: Official Mod Support Unleashed

GSC Game World is proud to introduce The Zone Kit, a powerful modding toolset that empowers players to shape the Zone to their vision. Available on the Epic Games Store, the Zone Kit allows stalkers to:

• Modify or create new animations, weapons, mechanics, and anomalies.

• Adjust gameplay to suit your preferences, whether you're seeking more challenge, less difficulty, or something entirely new.

• Share creations effortlessly via mod.io or Steam Workshop, depending on the platform.

Future updates will add even more functionality to the Zone Kit, ensuring endless creative possibilities. This marks Phase One of the mod support launch, so stay tuned for future updates.

Other Enhancements

Patch 1.5 streamlines the stalker experience with:

• Further A-Life improvements.

• New Electric Water Tornado anomaly.

• New vehicle models scattered across the terrain.

• Expanded stash window size for better inventory management.

• Distinct icons for each ammo type, making identification effortless.

• Reload renewal, allowing Skif to seamlessly resume interrupted reloads.

For players using the Ukrainian voiceover, Patch 1.5 adds Ukrainian lipsync to all non-prerendered cutscenes, enhancing immersion in key story moments.
 

Last but not least, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series will be part of the Steam Summer Sale starting on June 26. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be available at a 30% discount, while S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Enhanced Edition will be 15% off.