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New Heartopia X My Little Pony Trailer Shows Off Collab Outfits & More

XD Games is thrilled to show off what Heartopia fans can expect from the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, in a brand new trailer, released today.

Watch the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony trailer here

The week-long Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony pre-launch login event begins today, allowing players to attempt daily sign-in puzzles that will unlock Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. Completing all puzzles unlocks the limited edition pet costume based on the My Little Pony character Spike.

The Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, which officially launches on February 14th and runs until March 15th, sees the Tree of Harmony from My Little Pony appearing on Cloud Island and needing to be reawakened and returned to the magical kingdom of Equestria.

In order to reawaken the Tree of Harmony, players must engage in daily sensing at the tree, which will net them three of the six Elements of Harmony – Honesty, Generosity, Loyalty, Kindness, Laughter, Magic. Using Elements, players can water the Tree of Harmony, which will raise the Energy Progress Bar, and also yield additional rewards and resources.

As well as receiving rewards such as Time-Limited Exhibition Passes and Moonlight Crystals, players that water and resonate with the tree will earn Badge Pull Tokens that they can use to obtain the special Pony Series badges. Players will receive ten Time-Limited Exhibition Passes whenever they complete one of the three sets of Pony Series badges; collecting all Pony Series badges will award players with Town Collaboration Series badges.

Six non-replacement Gacha Pools – each corresponding to a member of My Little Pony’s Mane Six – will also be added to the game on February 14th. Each pool will contain five outfit pieces and one themed vehicle.

For more on the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event, be sure to follow Heartopia on X.

The Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration event begins on 14 February 2026. Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around

KOEI TECMO’s new dark samurai action RPG Nioh 3 Now Available on Steam & PS5

KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA summon aspiring shoguns to enter the gates of hell and conquer the Crucible in Nioh 3, their new dark samurai action RPG, now available on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate, a new action-packed trailer has been released, giving players a taste of the immense challenges they will face against a non-stop array of deadly foes.
 
In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, is consumed by jealousy. Empowered by a sinister force, he plots to overthrow Takechiyo and leads a horde of yokai, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of their Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to rescue a land in dire straits and become shogun.


Watch the Launch Trailer on YouTube
 

The story of Nioh 3 unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States period, the Heian period’s capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu period. Players will be able to freely explore each era as a vast open field featuring beautiful and distinct environments.
 
Nioh 3 introduces two distinct combat styles, Samurai and Ninja, that players can freely switch between during the heat of battle. The Samurai Style captures Nioh’s foundational, grounded combat experience, while introducing the new Arts Proficiency system to enhance Martial Arts abilities. In addition, a new Deflect mechanic allows players to block attacks at the last moment to turn the tide of battle against deadly adversaries.
 
In contrast to Samurai Style, Ninja Style excels in agility, enabling players to swiftly dodge and perform aerial attacks while employing various Ninjutsu techniques to attack outside of enemy range. Ninja Style also features the Mist technique, which leaves an afterimage following an attack to momentarily distract enemies, as well as the Evade technique to narrowly avoid enemy strikes. Both techniques will help players outmaneuver foes while delivering devastating swift attacks from behind.
 
Before launching into the full game, players have the opportunity to hone their skills in the free demo, which includes both solo play and online multiplayer mode for up to three players across both PS5 and PC via Steam®*.  Fans can create their own custom character and dive into the turbulent Warring States period, even testing their abilities in an electrifying boss fight against Jakotsu-baba, with save data carrying over. Players who complete the demo by Feb. 15, 2026, will receive the in-game bonus item Twin-Snake Helmet, which can be used in the complete version of the game**. More details about the demo are available on the official website.
 

Players can purchase the game now with a variety of editions available. The Standard Edition features the base game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition features exclusive in-game items and a Season Pass*** that includes access to two DLCs to be released in the future. A physical SteelBook® Launch Edition is also available with an exclusive premium metal case for the game. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus**** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam®, available for a limited time after the game is released.
 
Players can also order a special PS5 physical edition exclusively through the NIS America Store. The Nioh 3 TREASURE BOX includes the base game, a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm Keychain, a Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad, the Official Artbook, and a Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD.
 
Nioh 3 is now available on PS5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
 
For more information on Nioh 3, be sure to visit the official site, subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.
 
* Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer mode.

** Those who already obtained the bonus during the PlayStation®5 Alpha Demo will not be able to obtain the bonus for this demo.
 
*** The Season Pass is available for purchase separately.
 
**** The Early Purchase Bonus Hellfrost Armor set will be available to redeem in-game until Feb. 20, 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date. Additionally, players eligible to receive the Early Purchase Bonus will receive bonus armor sets inspired by the protagonists from the previous titles, the Youngblood Armor (Samurai) and the Lone Wolf’s Armor (Ninja).

Crimson Capes to launch February 12th, bringing the Souls Formula to 2D 

Studio Poor Locke has announced that Crimson Capes will be coming to PC via Steam on February 12. Crimson Capes is a sword-and-sorcery action adventure that reimagines the core pillars of the Souls formula in two dimensions, blending deliberate combat, non-linear exploration, and online multiplayer into a high-adventure fantasy world.

Players step into the role of Milon the Tempest, a witch-hunter tasked with dismantling a growing conspiracy of wizards across the kingdom of Amvros. Leading the Crimson Capes – a guild of elite witch-hunters – players will take on contracts throughout the realm, slowly uncovering darker forces at work and coming face to face with the true cost of power.

Combat in Crimson Capes is built around deliberate, animation-commit swordplay inspired by realistic fighting techniques, where feints, thrusts, cuts, and guards create a deadly back-and-forth defined by timing, positioning, and mastery. 

Each of the four playable heroes features a distinct weapon style, moveset, and skill tree, encouraging experimentation, while magic is woven directly into combat through elemental abilities such as wind, thunder, fire, and darkness.

Exploration follows a Souls-inspired philosophy, rewarding curiosity and player choice. Ruined towers, forgotten caverns, mystical forests, and ancient strongholds can be tackled in any order, with artifacts, abilities, and narrative threads waiting off the beaten path.

Crimson Capes also brings classic Souls multiplayer into two dimensions. Players can join forces in online co-op to hunt together as Capes, or invade another hunt as a Deathblade, introducing unpredictable PvP encounters that reshape each mission.

Visually, the game features pixel art animation and hand-drawn environments, with rotoscoped graphics. Inspired by classic pulp sword-and-sorcery tales such as Conan and Elric, Crimson Capes embraces a raw, mythic atmosphere rooted in classic fantasy adventure and discovery.

“From the very beginning, Crimson Capes was built around deliberate combat that rewards initiative, precision and quick thinking,” said Dimitris Tsatsis, programmer at Poor Locke.

“We wanted to bring the tension, discipline, and satisfaction of the Souls experience into 2D, by rethinking how the level design, vibe and multiplayer interactions work in a side-scrolling space.”

KEY FEATURES

  • Souls-like, 2D combat with tight reads, punish windows, and build variety
  • Boss fights that will test your mettle
  • Sword-and-Sorcery adventures in a fantasy world filled with secrets
  • Online Co-op & PvP: Play online with a friend, or invade other witch hunters
  • Optional Dynamic Hunts with unique enemies and bosses, randomly generated each time (reminiscent of Bloodborne’s Chalice Dungeons)


AVAILABILITY
Crimson Capes will launch on February 12 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT for PC via Steam
Price : 15$
Launch discount: 10% for 9 days
Instruction Manual & Game Guide PDF files along with a printable world map will be included in the game files
Console versions will release at a later date

About POOR LOCKE
POOR LOCKE is an independent game studio led by programmer Dimitris Tsatsis, with art by Kostas MacFarlane and music by David Wurczel. The studio focuses on crafting hand-made, mechanically rich experiences driven by strong artistic identity and player agency. Previous titles include Windmills and Unbeliever. Crimson Capes represents the studio’s most ambitious project to date, merging classic sword-and-sorcery fantasy with modern Souls-inspired design.

Indie developer Tom Daly reveals upcoming game Protect the Pit

Indie developer Tom Daly has revealed their upcoming incremental tower defense game Protect the Pit. Their previous games Tranquil Isle (“I enjoyed every second.” – Thumbculture) and Little Aviary (“Little Aviary is a companion worth keeping” – Ladies Gamers) released in April 2025 and November 2025 respectively.

About the Game:
A short incremental clicker game that blends tower defense with the depth of sprawling upgrade trees. Build your own winding mazes to repel the oncoming hordes!

It’s up to you to stop the hordes of the forest from destroying your glorious pit!

Play your way
Build your own mazes to guide the hordes of oncoming monsters and fill them with as many traps as you possibly can! Upgrade towers, traps, economic buildings, and your cursors auto attack to defend your PIT!

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Links:
Steam page
Reveal trailer

Veteran Indie Duo Announces School Janitor Simulator, coming soon to Steam

Veteran Argentine developers José Luis Scolari and Sebastián Gioseffi announce their first game as a duo: School Janitor Simulator, a cozy and deeply relaxing job simulator about the everyday life of a school janitor. 

The game channels the methodical, restorative gameplay of titles like House Flipper and PowerWash Simulator into the uniquely atmospheric setting of the Ford-Taylor School, a pretentious institution that’s seen better days and has decided to outsource its janitorial duties.

The core experience is built around a satisfying, varied task loop. A subtle progression system and quirky collectibles reward the player’s work, while a deeper narrative unfolds organically through the environment itself.

Some of the key tasks that players will be in charge of are:
 

  • Paint walls: Make sure to maintain the pristine state of the walls by regularly applying a new layer of paint when the old one peels off.
  • Unclog pipes: Sometimes, the plumbing overflows with the enthusiasm of youth. Make sure it flows smoothly again.
  • Clean up floors: The minds of our students are so often into the high realms of learning that they forget about the material reality of garbage. Clean their oversight.
  • Remove graffiti: The artistic inclinations of some of our more sensitive students take them to express themselves on many surfaces. Remove this unauthorized expression of individuality.
  • Fix electrical fixtures: This spark is not of genius, but of dangerous voltage! Prevent costly accidents by replacing and rewiring broken electrical fixtures.
  • Repair broken furniture: Nothing escapes entropy. Deal with its effects, before someone gets hurt.
  • Keep the greenery alive: A green, healthy yard might use a lot of water, but it looks really good in promotional pictures.
  • Tidy up messy areas: Look, there is only so much we can do to force the kids to put away everything at the end of the class. You take care of the rest.


School Janitor Simulator is scheduled for release on PC via Steam and itch.io by the end of 2026, with a public demo coming soon. The game is now available to wishlist.


Steam Page


About The Developers


A duo of veteran game developers, José Luis Scolari and Sebastián Gioseffi have a combined experience of more than 30 years, both in big companies and small indie studios. In their first foray as a team of two, they decided to venture into the job simulation genre they always loved.

Heartopia X My Little Pony Collaboration Event to begin Next Month

 XD Games is excited to announce that the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collab will officially begin in Heartopia this Valentine’s Day. 

The collaboration event sees the Tree of Harmony from My Little Pony appearing on Whale Island, needing to be reawakened by Heartopia players via the Elements of Harmony. By working together, players can ensure the tree returns home to the magical kingdom of Equestria. 

Ahead of the collaboration, a week-long pre-event will begin on 7 February, allowing players to complete a number of daily puzzles in order to unlock an exclusive pet costume based on the My Little Pony character Spike, as well as Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. More details on the Heartopia ╳ My Little Pony collaboration, including new activities, collections, and outfits, will be revealed next week.

Additionally, Heartopia’s first season — Winter Frost Season Fashionwave — begins today, bringing new winter-themed content and activities. Players who venture to the top of Onsen Mountain will be rewarded with ice and snow slides, as well as a brand new skating rink that allows townsfolk to perfect their figure skating choreography with friends. Players now also have access to ice rink flooring while in build mode, meaning they can construct their own practice rink at home. 

There’s also some snowman-related fun to be had in this frigid weather. Players can build their own snowmen by shovelling fallen snow, or they can turn into snowmen themselves by interacting with the huge snowmen that can be found dotted around town. 

Players can now purchase and level up their Winter Frost Season Fashionwave Gift Boxes, too. These can contain Exhibition Passes, Heart Diamonds, an exclusive instrument skin for a steel tongue drum, the Fashionwave Penguin set, building materials, and more. 

Heartopia players from all towns can meet one another at the concert venue, which will be hosting week-long opening and closing concerts celebrating Winter Frost Season. At nearby stalls, players can purchase items, like glow sticks, to wave about while watching the musical performances and firework displays.

Winter Frost Season runs from 31 January through 13 March. For a full breakdown of everything in this season, watch the Official Launch Special Program or follow Heartopia on X.

Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Party tycoon Disco Simulator is now available on PS5

Disco Simulator was developed by Polish studios Games Incubator and Frozen Cave Studio. It first launched on PC in 2024 and recently arrived on Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, Disco Simulator currently holds 72% positive user reviews. The console versions were published by Ultimate Games S.A.

Build a disco empire
Disco Simulator is a nightclub management simulator. This party-driven tycoon lets players build and develop their own venue, featuring dance, techno, and chill music.

At the start, players choose a manager from several candidates, each with unique skills that affect different aspects of club operations. Disco Simulator also offers a selection of clubs with distinct characteristics and locations, ranging from small towns to large cities.

Gameplay includes a range of mechanics related to running a music club. Players must take care of interior design, including furniture, lighting, and sound equipment. Staff management is also important. Progressing through the game unlocks upgrades and improvements for individual elements.

Success in the nightclub business also depends on maintaining customer satisfaction and the right atmosphere.

Disco Simulator features several game modes, including a campaign and a sandbox mode.

Disco Simulator – key features:

  • party-focused tycoon gameplay;
  • club design and management;
  • dance, techno, and chill music;
  • hiring and managing staff;
  • multiple game modes.

Disco Simulator launched on PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026.
 
Disco Simulator – PS5 Release Trailer

Disco Simulator (PlayStation Store)

Disco Simulator (Microsoft Store)

Disco Simulator (Steam)

Basic information:
title: Disco Simulator
genre: simulation, tycoon, economic, relaxing, music, indie
developer: Games Incubator, Frozen Cave Studio, Ultimate Games S.A.
publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese
number of players: 1
file size: 2.2 GB (PlayStation 5), 5.8 GB (Xbox Series X|S)
release date: January 29, 2026 (PlayStation 5), January 15, 2026 (Xbox Series X|S), March 5, 2024 (PC Steam)

Demo for incremental city builder Urban Ascend Launches on Steam

Urban Ascend is an incremental city-building game focused on long-term growth, layered upgrades, and systemic expansion. Players develop a city over time by unlocking buildings, scaling production, and responding to changing conditions as the city grows.

A demo is now available on Steam, allowing you to experience the game’s core incremental systems ahead of its full PC release.

The demo introduces the primary progression loop, including building placement, resource generation, and upgrade paths that persist across play sessions. As the city expands, new systems and constraints are introduced, emphasizing planning and prioritization.

Unlike traditional city builders with fixed scenarios, Urban Ascend is structured around incremental progression. Growth is driven by accumulated upgrades and unlocked systems, with each session contributing to the ongoing development of the city.

The demo reflects the intended structure and pacing of the full game and is designed to communicate how its incremental systems interconnect.

Platform: Windows
Release Date: 2026
Pricing: TBA
Engine: RPG Maker MZ

Developer & Publisher : BitQuest Studio

Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit quickly established itself as one of the genre’s latest stand-outs

Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixièmes are today celebrating MIO: Memories in Orbit’s critical success with a brand-new trailer. Distinguished by its striking art direction and an equally remarkable original soundtrack, this French‑crafted metroidvania has resonated strongly with international critics, securing a Metacritic score of 84/100.

Watch the MIO: Memories in Orbit Accolade Trailer.

MIO: Memories in Orbit launched January 20th and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (both generations), and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The game is also playable day one on Xbox Game Pass and runs seamlessly on Steam Deck.

Composed by Nicolas Gueguen, the game’s original soundtrack is now available across all major streaming platforms — including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, and more.

Listen to the OST here. 

MIO: Memories in Orbit is priced at €19.99, with a 10% launch discount still available for Steam and Xbox players. Owners of the Nintendo Switch 1 version receive free access to the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Fantasy Extraction-RPG Eldegarde is Out Now on PC, features New PvE Mode

Notorious Studios is pleased to announce that its debut title, extraction-RPG Eldegarde is available now on Steam, bringing dynamic fantasy combat and RPG mechanics to players on PC.


Eldegarde launches today following a successful period in Early Access, receiving over 3,000 Mostly Positive review, and building a dedicated community of players who have supplied the development team with invaluable feedback in the lead up to launch. 


Players can pick from a selection of iconic fantasy classes, including classics like Warrior, Rogue, Wizard, and Priest, as well as the newly added Paladin. Eldegarde’s 1.0 launch also introduces a PvE mode, allowing newcomers to learn the game’s maps and combat mechanics at their own pace, playing the game in a whole new way, safe from the flagship full loot PvP experience.


Eldegarde has been created by Notorious Studios, a team composed mostly of Blizzard veterans and led by former World of Warcraft Game Designer Chris Kaleiki.


“Eldegarde is a game that raises the bar on so many stagnant RPG systems like class design, combat, PvP and progression found in many RPGs and MMOs” said Chris Kaleiki, Founder of Notorious Studios. “Extraction has really taken off recently with Arc Raiders. Eldegarde is really the Fantasy RPG version of that experience, so we feel it has a ton of potential. This genre is still very much in its infancy.”


Eldegarde is available now on Steam priced at $24.99 / €24.99 / £21.99.


Notorious Studios
Notorious Studios is a venture-backed start-up headquartered in Irvine, California, with a global team of passionate developers. Founded by core developers from Blizzard Entertainment who worked on iconic titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, the studio is committed to creating immersive and engaging worlds that foster community and creativity. With a team of 30 talented individuals, including remote employees from around the world, Notorious Studios is focused on delivering high-quality gaming experiences built for players, not powerpoint. Our current project, Eldegarde, exemplifies our dedication to building rich, player-driven narratives within dynamic, ever-evolving gameplay environments.
For more information, visit https://www.notorious.gg/ or follow us on social media at https://x.com/notostudios.

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