Oberhaching, Germany – Independent development team Angry Bulls Studio and Publisher Toplitz Productions are showcasing new gameplay for the isometric action-adventure Survive The Fall in a fresh trailer which premiered last night at the prestigious Future Games Show.

Watch the new trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y4WOWbywBZw

Together with this exclusive first look at the latest version of the anticipated game, a new demo for the exhilarating gameplay cocktail, which mixes exploration, fierce fights against a variety of factions, looting, resource management, crafting and base building was also published on Steam.

Go to Steam now and experience this unique blend for yourself with the new demo. Are you ready to Survive The Fall? Get the demo for Survive The Fall

Oberhaching, Germany – Polish development team EmpireCraft Studios and German publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce Wild West Pioneers, a fresh take on city-builders, combining beloved classic gameplay elements with contemporary visuals and modern comfort.

Become a visionary and shape the foundation of America, when you set out to explore and colonize the frontier. After humble beginnings, you can eventually establish a townhall and expand the encampment you started with into a hustling and bustling city.

Manage resources, while you take care of the residents and their individual needs like food, water and safety. Appoint sheriffs, build up defense systems and protect your aspiring, prospering town from outlaws and wild animals.

Learn to secure new territories via scouts or colonization posts, explore the strategic map, manage multiple settlements and adapt to challenges waiting for you in the undiscovered frontier. Enjoy the diverse environments, follow the captivating narrative and participate in quests.

“We are very happy to work with EmpireCraft Studios on Wild West Pioneers”, comments Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions. “They have embraced our core philosophy of creating ‘Games with Heart and Soul,’ bringing a thoughtful and well-crafted approach to the city builder genre. Their vision strikes a careful balance between modern design and the classic appeal of strategic settlement building. We look forward to seeing players shape their own communities and experience life on the American frontier.”

Wild West Pioneers will be released later in 2025 on PC in Early Access. Further information on the game can be found on the Steam product page, where it can be wishlisted already. 

Wild West Pioneers on Steam

Oberhaching, Germany  – Independent Polish development studio Play2Chill and German publisher Toplitz Productions jointly announce that they inked a publishing deal for the upcoming city builder Aztecs: The Last Sun.

Slated for a release on PC later this year, Aztecs: The Last Sun marks a return of the classic isometric city builder, but adding a modern twist. The player is tasked to become one of the great leaders of ancient civilizations by building and shaping the city state of Tenochtitlan, the pride of one of the defining mesoamerican societies.

Links:
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Permafrost on Steam
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About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

São Paulo, Brazil  – How do you explore love and identity when they don’t conform to traditional expectations? Pivot of Hearts, an upcoming visual novel set in Brazil’s São Paulo, invites players to explore the complexities of relationships through the lens of a Taiwanese-Brazilian protagonist. As part of Steam’s Visual Novel Fest (Mar 3 – 10), Dragonroll Studio is releasing an updated demo with enhanced assets, animations and sound effects calling players to experience a rich story of non-monogamous relationships.

“We’re super excited to share during the Visual Novel Fest what we’ve been working on in Pivot of Hearts. It’s a very small team working hard and with so much care since 2019 in this debut project… And now that the finish line is becoming visible we can’t wait to let everyone know what the game has in store for them. As a visual novel, it breaths in lots of fresh air into the genre, both in game format and theme. The tarot-inspired mechanics empowers players with a lot of self-expression without sacrificing the narrative, while our down-to-earth exploration of non-monogamy is, among other things, intended to contrast with the usual representation in visual novels in general.” says Wilson Kazuo Mizutani, Lead Developer

“One thing we really wanted to do was bring a sense of familiarity to the game – to create characters that would make the player go: ‘Oh, I know that guy!’, and the same goes for many places and activities we see in Pivot of Hearts. Although, some aspects of it might be brand new for international players. For example, we thought it would be cool if a Brazilian celebration like Festa Junina could get the same sort of spotlight as a Matsuri or a High School Cultural Festival gets in Japanese Media. It’s definitely fertile ground for romance!” added Lívia Santos, Art Director

About Pivot of Hearts

A Story of Representation and Inclusion
Pivot of Hearts follows the journey of a Taiwanese-Brazilian game developer navigating relationships and self-discovery in modern-day São Paulo. After a long period of isolation, Wén Xiàn starts finding chances to open his heart again: he suddenly reconnects with Etsuko, someone important from his past, and forms an unexpected bond with a new colleague, Cauã. These encounters set off the protagonist on a journey to question all his old notions of love. Through its four chapters, five endings, and over 100,000 words, the game delves into the diversity of relationship structures, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, and body types, offering an authentic and rarely seen narrative in gaming.

Unique Gameplay and Cultural Depth
Blending traditional visual novel storytelling with interactive tarot-inspired mechanics, Pivot of Hearts offers players a rich and engaging experience. The game’s design celebrates São Paulo’s vibrant culture, featuring fictional metal bands, nostalgic anime/game references, and richly detailed urban environments.

Accessibility and Player Experience
Committed to ensuring an inclusive experience, Pivot of Hearts incorporates accessibility-focused design and settings, making the game welcoming to a broad audience, regardless of background or gaming expertise. The game resonates with those seeking stories of growth, love, and identity, whether they are gamers, anime enthusiasts, or fans of narrative-driven media.

Pivot of Hearts updated demo is now available on Steam, offering players a glimpse into the game’s immersive world. With its full release set for later this year, it’s a perfect opportunity to experience Pivot of Hearts ahead of its launch.

Download the Pivot of Hearts demo on Steam now and don’t forget to wishlist the game!

Stay connected for the latest updates on Pivot of Hearts and follow the game on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.

Join the Pivot of Hearts community on Discord.

About Dragonroll Studio
Dragonroll Studio is a São Paulo-based indie game developer dedicated to making cute but subversive games! The team met in their college years, formed the studio in 2019, and created Pivot of Hearts as their first commercial game. Their dedication to storytelling and inclusivity has earned them accolades, including Best Narrative at SBGames 2022 and a Diversity nomination at BIG Festival, held during Gamescom Latam, 2024. 

For more information, visit the official Dragonroll Studio homepage, join the community on Discord, or follow the studio on Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky.

Jyväskylä, Finland – Lohkare Games Oy is proud to reveal their upcoming game Last Drop, an unapologetically raw and humorous journey back to Finland in 1994. You wake up in the fictional city of Nykylä, where Seppo Sahtivaara, also known as Zeze, is already waiting. From that moment on, you are drawn into a story based on real-life experiences.

What makes Last Drop stand out is its unique blend of dark humor, gritty storytelling, and authentic characters inspired by Finnish culture and classic action movies from the 1980s and 1990s. Set in the fictional yet so familiar city of Nykylä, the game explores themes of friendship, addiction, and redemption through the lens of unforgettable characters like Rahikainen, Kuikka, and Seppo (Zeze). Last Drop is a game that doesn’t pull its punches because neither did the era that shaped it.

“I just wanted to tell a story, and using games as a medium is the perfect way. We hope, that this game feels like good old 1990’s and people enjoy the story of Seppo and his friends” stated Henri Koskinen, CEO & Founder, Lohkare Games Oy. Henri continued: “This game is Finland, I have heard that so many times”

Key features:

• Action-packed open world game with RPG-elements.

• Authentic storytelling inspired by real-life experiences.

• Built of Unreal Engine 5 for realistic environments and immersive gameplay.

• Professional voice acting brings characters to life.

• Survive and Thrive: hustle for cash to stay afloat.

• Drive, Ride, and Collect: unlock new cars, bikes, and more.

• Fight for Respect: take on enemies and claim your place in the city.

Over 90 interns and thesis project participants from institutions like JAMK, Metropolia, and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences have played a key role in Last Drop’s development, contributing to an impressive 40,000 work hours. Remarkably, 32,000 of these hours were completed as internships without external funding, apart from a 25,000 euro grant from the Digidemo Avek fund in 2021.

Get ready for your journey in the last millennium’s Finland and don’t forget to wishlist Last Drop on Steam.

Watch the announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/K0FM42FjGE8

Steam Next Fest demo

Try out Last Drop during the Steam Next Fest. The demo will be available from February 24, 2025 via Steam.

About Lohkare Games Oy

Lohkare Games Oy is an indie game studio founded by Timo (audio & story), Hannes (coder), and Henri (CEO & Founder) with 19 years of experience in animation, video production, sales, and client project management. Having worked with over 100 companies, including Royal Caribbean, Toyota, Valmet, and Kone, the founder brought extensive industry expertise to game development. Last Drop is the studio’s first game and delivers a Tarantino-style story in Kaurismäki Finland.

Oberhaching, Germany – While the gaming world looks with anticipation to the coming Steam Next Fest starting later in the month, there is still the chance to play one of the hottest demos on Steam. During the October edition of the demo event, the survival adventure Permafrost from development team SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions collected a ‘very positive’ rating from the Steam users for the trial version, which garnered more than 300.000 downloads so far.

Experience the fascination of Permafrost for yourself, when you brave bone-chilling temperatures in arctic-like conditions caused by a world-changing event that resulted in the almost complete extinction of the human race.

Grab your friends and enter the world of Permafrost with up to four players in cooperative multiplayer or take on the hostile environment all by yourself, just accompanied by your dog as a trusted companion.

Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will help you when you construct intricate shelters, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. Be wary of the sub-zero temperatures and the effect they can have on your character’s capabilities, as you fight challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey and utilize salvaged machinery to craft the tools you need to combat the relentless winter.
But don’t wait too long. The closer we get to Permafrost’s release date set for later this year, the higher the chances that access to the demo will be discontinued.
Get ready to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics, before it is too late.

For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today unveiled two new striking colorways for the latest Stealth™ 600 and Stealth ™ 500 wireless headsets – two top-rated models in the brand’s critically acclaimed wireless gaming headset range. Turtle Beach’s Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 is getting a new purple colorway, while the Stealth 500 for Xbox or PlayStation® now comes in a cool arctic camo option.

The new Stealth 600 purple and Stealth 500 arctic camo colorways are available for pre-order today from Turtle Beach and will launch this spring. 

“We’re happy to give gamers a wider range of colors for our best-selling Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 models,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Both are top-rated, award-winning wireless gaming headsets, and Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 series has been the industry’s best-selling gaming headset model by revenue since the first generation was introduced in the U.S.(1)”

Malmo, Sweden –  A new kick-ass competitive game is on its way to PC that could potentially be a game changer in the competitive scene. Built on predictable real world physics, powered by sophisticated rollback systems like the ones in fighting games, Vector Strike delivers an adrenaline inducing experience in a fast-paced 4v4 FPS sports action.  

Vector Strike is a labor of love developed by Chamo Games, a new indie studio that was created by a collective of developers who brought gamers huge titles like Valorant, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, The Division, League of Legends, Hitman, Avatar, Cyberpunk 2077. Vector Strike offers an amazing genre-blend first person sports action like nothing before. Making it a title worthy of wishlisting on Steam. PC gamers, keep your eyes open for this one! The vision: redefining the formula for competitive games
“Vector Strike is designed to celebrate strategic spatial thinking and skillful play in competitive gaming. We’re building a game that’s fun for everyone to play and watch, with the goal of becoming a leading competitive digital sport, even one day being part of the Olympics. Competitive games are popular with young people, and we think Vector Strike’s blend of accessible gameplay and high skill cap will resonate with this audience. I’m looking forward to welcoming players already at Next Fest.” Zoher Toutanji, Chief Executive Officer

A new type of FPS: precision, physics and true test of skill

Vector Strike is a new type of FPS. I had the privilege of working on both Call of Duty and Valorant, and we are very proud to create a game that is not about killing or body count, but rather a true test of skill that speaks directly to competitive players. With Vector Strike you can expect a precise FPS where every projectile matters, a game that allows you to showcase your ability to make amazing plays to your friends. Our world class rollback netcode gives you a supersmooth experience during multiplayer matches while our custom physics engine is highly predictable so you can learn, train and constantly get better. This game is designed to incentivize emerging gameplay. We are not here to tell you how to play, you decide the meta, and I can assure you that every match will be a different experience.” Roberto Schiavulli, Chief Creative Officer

Built with players and for players
“We came together as a development team with one goal – to create something special for our players and to build it with them. It is exciting to deliver Vector Strike, a game where the players’ voice matters and their experience keeps getting better. Our top priority in live support is to focus our time and energy on delivering regular updates and adding meaningful player features that would make the game more fun and memorable for everyone. We’re dedicated to ensuring our community feels heard, respected, and valued. So join us in Steam’s Next Fest and let’s play!” Stephanie Pecaoco, Executive Producer

Vector Strike Key Features: 

• Unique Blend of FPS and Sports: FPS shooters are awesome, but it’s always been about line of sight and how fast you are at pressing your left mouse button. In Vector Strike you will experience familiar controls in a new different setting where precision, spatial intelligence and positioning are key for victory.

• Fast-Paced 4v4 Multiplayer Gameplay: Compete solo or bring your team together and prepare for a match showdown in a 4v4 setting. Pick your character, learn to control their abilities and then it’s just a question of outplaying your opponents with great strategy, tactical thinking, and, of course, pure shooting skill!

• Deep Learning Curve: Easy to grasp, challenging to master, adding a new layer of challenge for players who are willing to dominate the courts. Vector Strike has been designed with an infinite skill ceiling, you find a way to win, everyone will have to learn and adapt. 

• Community-Driven Development: We want this game to grow with you, we want to build features that are meaningful and make a difference on the way you experience the game. We are going Early Access for that so that we can cater around the community that we have.

What are you waiting for, wishlist Vector Strike now on Steam!

Vector Strike’s Gameplay Trailer is available on YouTube.

Also, Vector Strike’s demo will also be available to be played for free during Steam Next Fest on the 24th of February, don’t forget to test it out!

Follow Vector Strike on Bluesky and TikTok. Also don’t forget to join our community on Discord!

About Chamo Games:
Chamo Games, co-founded by industry veterans Zoher Toutanji and Roberto Schiavulli, brings together decades of experience from leading companies including Riot Games, Activision, Square Enix, Ubisoft and IO Interactive. Dedicated to crafting exceptional gaming experiences, Chamo Games is driven by a mission to deliver the ultimate in-game enjoyment to players worldwide. Fueled by a commitment to kindness, the studio aims to ignite passion and create fun through innovative gameplay experiences. 

For more information, visit www.chamogames.com

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today announced its groundbreaking new Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Multi-Shift three-function gear shifter and handbrake is now available. Not only is VelocityOne Multi-Shift the perfect expansion to Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedals kit for Xbox and PC, but it is also universal and can be added to most other racing sim setups. VelocityOne Multi-Shift is a premium universal racing sim shifter and handbrake module that’s designed with high-end materials and innovative versatility to bring enhanced realism. It offers sim racing gamers an option for a standard H-gate shifting as well as a digital sequential shifting. Additionally, with the simple push of a button, VelocityOne Multi-Shift can be turned into an analog handbrake. Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Multi-Shift Universal Gear Shifter & Handbrake is available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers.

“VelocityOne Multi-Shift is our latest innovative racing sim peripheral for fans seeking the ultimate racing sim experience,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “VelocityOne Multi-Shift offers racing sim gamers a new level of fidelity with its ability to be used as both a multi-function gear shifter and handbrake. Add in compatibility with Xbox and PC, and an alluring price point compared to the competition, and you can see why we believe it is such an attractive product offering for the racing sim community.”