Coly to Publish New Disney Smartphone Game Sparklink Stars
This marks coly's first collaboration with Walt Disney Japan, bringing its expertise in female-targeted mobile games to a major IP.
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Data East's Hercules No Eiko Returns on Switch 2 and PS5 on May 21
The revival of an early Data East RPG through Hamster's Console Archives line extends the series beyond arcade ports into home console classics, preserving a niche title from the 8-bit era that had no prior re-release.
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Data East RPG Hercules No Eikō Joins Console Archives on May 21
The re-release of a 1987 Data East RPG that launched a six-game series gives modern audiences a preserved entry point to a franchise that has been largely unavailable on current hardware.
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MELTMARE Developer Interview Reveals Solo Development and 2027 Steam Release
The game's streaming gimmick directly ties viewer interaction to gameplay progression, and the solo developer's focus on scenario alongside action marks a distinct direction for the roguelike genre.
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Gambonanza Developer Shares Sales Data After Previous Games Sold 700 Units Total
The developer's transparent post-mortem shows how a single trailer and Steam event participation turned a solo project into a breakout hit after two prior commercial failures.
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Square Enix Launches Game Contest With 1 Billion Yen Prize Pool
The contest offers an unusually large prize pool and a direct path to global publishing through Square Enix, signaling a major push to source original game ideas from outside the company.
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Moonshiner Simulator Launches on Steam in Early Access Tonight
The early access launch brings a detailed moonshine production sim with unusual ingredient sourcing and online co-op to Steam.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Arrives on Switch 2 as a Complete Package
The Switch 2 release closes the multiplatform journey for a game that has been steadily praised for its immersive first-person design and puzzle-driven gameplay, giving Nintendo users the same experience that earlier platforms received.
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WIRED TOKYO 2007 Demo Arrives May 26 After Self-Licensing Copyright Snag
The demo release resolves a bizarre copyright loop where Steam flagged the creator's own past game assets as infringing, forcing a self-license before the game could move forward.
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How to Fish Mixes Fishing Rods and Assault Rifles in Online Co-Op
The game blends fishing simulation with chaotic combat mechanics, positioning itself as a co-op survival-comedy title rather than a traditional fishing sim.
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Unreal Engine Screen Flicker Draws Advice From Doom Creator John Carmack
The thread shows how a common Unreal Engine 5 rendering issue draws technical responses from across the industry, including from foundational figures in game programming.
Automaton
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII Launches With Nico and Prune
The new characters and story content continue Genshin Impact's regular update cadence, with Nico's support kit and Prune's Swirl-focused gameplay offering fresh team-building options.
Inside
Devolver Delays Dark Scrolls to Avoid Clash With Mina the Hollower
The delay shows Devolver willing to step aside for an indie peer while still courting a head-on collision with a blockbuster like GTA6.
Automaton
Technos Japan's 1983 Wrestling Game The Big Pro Wrestling! Hits Modern Platforms May 21
The release marks another 1980s arcade title entering Hamster's ongoing preservation series, with the Arcade Archives 2 line offering enhanced features for current-gen hardware.
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HORI Announces Mario Kart Racing Wheels for Switch 2
These are HORI's first Switch 2-compatible steering controllers, offering two tiers of Mario Kart racing hardware timed to the console's early release window.
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Embracer Group Splits Into Two Companies, Fellowship Entertainment Spins Off
The split formalizes the separation of Embracer's most valuable IPs into a dedicated entity, signaling a permanent shift from the acquisition-driven growth model that defined the group's recent history.
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Fortnite Returns to App Store Worldwide Except Australia as Epic v Apple Nears End
The resumption signals that Epic believes the legal momentum has shifted decisively, using the threat of global regulatory scrutiny to pressure Apple into transparency on its fee structure.
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Detective R and Prophet J Demo Now Available on Steam
The demo release gives players a chance to try the game's narrative-driven mystery gameplay before its full launch.
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HoverGrease 2 Launches on Steam With Gameplay Trailer
The sequel's launch trailer confirms a full feature set including a battle pass for cosmetics only and long-term post-launch support, positioning it as a live-service twin-stick shooter with no pay-to-win monetization.
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Civilization VII Update Lets Players Stick With One Civilization Throughout
The update directly addresses the most criticized feature of Civilization VII at launch-the forced civilization swap between ages-by restoring the series' traditional continuous play style.
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Frontier Legends Enters Steam Early Access on May 30
The game's Early Access release brings a Western-themed open-world survival sandbox with NPC settlement management and role-defined playstyles to Steam.
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Street Fighter 6 Adds Ingrid With Surprise Monad Body Form
The Monad Body appears to be a unique autonomous fighter that dodges projectiles and low attacks, raising questions about its viability and whether it is a gimmick or a practical playstyle.
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RPG Maker New Project Gets First Playable Demo at BitSummit PUNCH
This is the first public hands-on opportunity for the next-generation RPG Maker, letting attendees test the tool before its eventual release.
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Paralives Releases Gameplay Trailer Ahead of May 25 Early Access Launch
Paralives enters a market long dominated by The Sims, and its early access launch on May 25 will test whether its open-world design and modding support can attract players seeking a fresh alternative.
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