April 24, 2025
"Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game" launches on June 17, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and PS5, after a successful Early Access on Steam. Developed by ML MEDIA, the game combines parkour thrills with creative challenges and a unique pigeon companion, boasting a 96% user score.
Phasmophobia has reached over three million console sales since its October 2024 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Total sales across platforms now approach 22 million, with Kinetic Games promising continuous updates.
Apple is enhancing the Godot game engine to support visionOS for its Vision Pro headset, aiming to boost native game development and attract open-source enthusiasts. This move comes as Vision Pro faces disappointing sales and competition from Meta Quest, with Apple focusing on integrating Swift and leveraging existing iOS code to improve its ecosystem.
Indie Jam 2025 hits Xsolla Curine Academy on April 26-27, spotlighting over 40 indie games from Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The free event includes industry talks, a Student Game Jam, and livestreams.
An orchestral concert featuring Stardew Valley's soundtrack will be held at Victoria's Royal Theatre on January 18, 2026. Performed by the FILMharmonique Orchestra, tickets go on sale April 24, 2025, with a sell-out anticipated.
April 23, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches today on Xbox Game Pass, promising a groundbreaking RPG experience with its blend of turn-based and real-time combat mechanics. Early reviews praise its engaging narrative and stellar voice acting, despite minor performance issues.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches today on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, boasting a high metascore and strong Game of the Year candidacy. Praised for its combat system and storytelling, it features top voice talent and a compelling soundtrack.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 captivates gamers with its unique blend of turn-based RPG mechanics and narrative depth in a doomed world setting. Despite minor hiccups like frame rate issues, its stunning visuals, rich soundtrack, and engaging story arc, exploring themes of mortality, make it a must-play.
Blue Ocean Games unveils a $30 million fund to support indie developers through a challenge-based model, empowering 100 creators over three years while they retain IP rights. The initiative, backed by KRAFTON, includes a talent program, Rising Tide, with competitions starting May 1, 2025, to validate game ideas and offer practical support.
Indie game Schedule I, developed by solo creator Tyler, has become a major hit, selling over 3 million copies and earning $60 million within a month of its March 2025 release. Despite legal scrutiny from Movie Games over similarities to their Drug Dealer Simulator, the game thrives in popularity, driven by community engagement and a 98% positive rating on Steam.
Unknown Worlds Entertainment has officially started developing 'Subnautica 2,' unveiling new features like co-op gameplay in their first developer vlog since the teaser. The vlog highlights exciting elements including a new alien planet, vehicles, and creatures, with Early Access anticipated later in 2025.
Wadjet Eye Games' 'Old Skies' launched on April 23, 2024, transporting players to 2062 New York with time-travel adventures. The game, noted for its storytelling and puzzles, is available on PC, Mac, and Linux, but Switch users must wait due to a release delay.
Stardew Valley has surpassed 41 million copies sold, continuing to thrive with updates like the 2024 patch 1.6. Meanwhile, developer Eric Barone focuses on his next project, Haunted Chocolatier, amid speculations of crossover content possibilities.
KRAFTON, Inc. launched the full version of Dinkum on April 23, 2025, following a successful Early Access phase with over 1 million copies sold. The game now supports 14 languages and introduces new features like Creative Mode and enhanced multiplayer options.
Indie game REPO by Semiwork triumphs on Steam, innovatively shifting from a cleaning game to a multiplayer tax-collection adventure in haunted houses. This success follows the underwhelming reception of their previous title, Voidigo, prompting Semiwork to risk it all with REPO's unique and humorous approach.
Apple has confirmed support for Godot on visionOS, enhancing gaming for its Vision Pro headset. This move aims to attract developers with open-source tools and compete with devices like Meta Quest.
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game will debut on Nintendo Switch on June 17, 2025, after a successful run on Steam Early Access. Developed by ML MEDIA, it features online modes, a new map, and extensive customization.
Donkey Crew's Bellwright celebrates its first year on Steam Early Access with a substantial update today, April 23, 2025, adding features like animal husbandry, fishing, and butchery. This update also enhances the crafting interface, introduces new quests and locations, and opens mod kit sign-ups, aiming to enrich player engagement and game depth.
Vendetta, a fresh games publishing agency, is focusing on boosting indie game developers through a new initiative. This effort highlights a trend towards supporting smaller developers and diversifying gaming options.
The trailer for "Warborne Above Ashes" has dropped, stirring anticipation for its April 24, 2025 playtest. The game promises a dynamic, player-driven experience in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world.