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27Jul Indie, PC Gaming, Steam

Indie Incremental Game Paper Shredder Secures 100,000 Steam Wishlists in Just 2 Days

Indie studio Embers today announced that its upcoming incremental game Paper Shredder has officially surpassed 100,000 Steam wishlists in just two days (48 hours) following its initial reveal. The milestone follows a viral surge of interest across social platforms and online gaming communities.

Watch the official announcement trailer here

Paper Shredder puts you into an entry-level corporate job with a simple premise: shred massive stacks of company documents to earn a $1,000,000 payout. What begins as a manual, sheet-by-sheet grind quickly scales into an operation of mass paper destruction. Players shred files, sweep up paper confetti, upgrade their workspace with heavy-duty machinery, and uncover secrets buried deep beneath the paper mountains.


 Key Features:

  • Shred, Sweep, Repeat – Experience the intense sensory pleasure of turning tower-high piles of rigid bureaucracy into weightless confetti. Shred documents and sweep up the mess to earn company merit points. Upgrade basic tools into heavy-duty setups, skyrocketing your processing speed and document destruction.
     
  • Mandated Morale Boosts – Never feel lonely on the clock! Your dedicated Happiness Manager is always watching, offering continuous highly mandatory psychological support and toxic positivity to keep your motivation at an optimized 100%.
     
  • Branching Career Paths – Dig through paper mountains to find more than just forgotten files. Rumor says past associates couldn’t bear the grind and shredded a path to freedom instead. Will you follow them?

Paper Shredder is currently in active development for PC via Steam. Public playtests and a playable Steam demo are planned ahead of release.

Key Information:

  • Steam Page
  • Genre: Simulation, Incremental
  • Release Date: TBD

Paper Shredder on social media
Discord | Instagram | TikTok | X | YouTube 

Embers on social media
Website | Instagram | TikTok | X | Youtube

About Embers:
Embers is a France-based, independent, self-publishing game studio committed to creating original, high-quality, and innovative experiences. Known for Strayed Lights, Murky Divers, and Storebound, the studio continues to push creative boundaries with upcoming projects, led by Paper Shredder. 

25Jul Indie, PC Gaming, PlayStation, Simulation, Stealth, Xbox

Emergency Room Simulator Set to release August 13th on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5

Simulation publishers Aerosoft and developer Caipirinha Games are proud to announce that Emergency Room Simulator, the high stakes medical room simulator, is coming to Steam for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S this August 13.
 

Steam Page | Teaser Link
 

Emergency Room Simulator sees players take on the role of a doctor working the front lines of a busy emergency department, in an environment where every decision matters and every second can mean the difference for your patient’s survival. From calm diagnostic moments to sudden, high-pressure emergencies, the game delivers an immersive and authentic look at the realities of emergency medicine, in the frontlines of healthcare. Players will clock in for their shifts in a detailed and realistic hospital environment, equipped with authentic medical tools and procedures. Every shift presents new challenges, requiring players to examine patients, ask the right questions, run diagnostic tests, and carefully document findings before deciding on the correct course of treatment.
 

Emergency Room Simulator promises an interactive journey into the world of emergency hospital staff, where you must stay calm under pressure, prioritize patients based on urgency, and make critical judgment calls that directly impact outcomes. With hands-on, interactive medical procedures and dynamic gameplay pacing, Emergency Room Simulator tests your reflexes, decision-making, and composure when it matters most.
 

Key Features:
 

  • Medical Detective Work: Examine patients, ask targeted questions, run diagnostic tests, and log your findings in the patient chart
  • You’re the Doctor: Diagnose and treat your patients independently
  • Your Choices Matter: Prioritize diagnoses at your own discretion and decide which path to take first
  • Save Lives Under Pressure: Perform time-critical emergency treatments where every second counts
  • Realistic Treatment Procedures: Treat wounds, administer medication, and handle injuries using real medical procedures
  • Authentic ER Setting: Move through a detailed, immersive hospital environment with realistic medical equipment
  • Dynamic Gameplay: Experience a balanced mix of quiet moments and sudden, high-stakes emergencies 

Are you ready for your first shift? Wishlist the game today!
 

You can also follow Aerosoft on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, or visit the official website.
 


About Aerosoft:

Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and develops add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. From 2002 onwards, add-ons for Train Simulator were also developed. Since 2007, Aerosoft has expanded its spectrum to include other simulations, including On the Road, OMSI 2, Autobahn Police Simulator, and City Bus Manager. In 2016, Aerosoft published the two successful simulators, Fernbus Coach Simulator in cooperation with FlixBus and Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation. Aerosoft is also responsible for the flight simulators Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and XPlane 12 exclusively in Europe. With over 40 permanent employees, Aerosoft GmbH is one of the leading software publishers in the field of traffic simulations worldwide.

24Jul Indie, Platformer, Xbox

Dark 3D platformer Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares Xbox Store Page Now Live

Indie studio Polycast Labs is proud to announce that Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a dark 3D platformer collectathon inspired by the golden era of early 2000’s gaming, has its official store page live and ready for wishlisting on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
 
The Xbox community can now show their support for the project by adding the title to their Wishlist directly through the Microsoft Store by clicking here
 
A Love Letter to early 2000s Classics on the Xbox Ecosystem

Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares brings back the pure, nostalgic magic of early 2000’s icons like Spyro the Dragon, Banjo-Kazooie, and Voodoo Vince. Blending acrobatic exploration, light combat, and environmental secret-hunting within a twisted, Tim Burton-inspired carnival of dreams, the game puts players in the oversized shoes of Bobo, a clumsy but golden-hearted circus jester.

During a high-stakes performance, Bobo accidentally cracks open the legendary “Chest of Nightmares,” inadvertently unleashing the DreamMaster: an ancient malevolent entity who freezes the kingdom in an eternal twilight and twists beautiful dreams into living nightmares. Guided by a mysterious floating companion, Bobo must rely on his fluid agility, chaining together double-jumps, wall-slides, and umbrella glides, to recover lost EchoMares and restore laughter to a fractured kingdom.

 
Why Wishlisting Matters for a Historic Solo Project

Developed entirely by a single person, David Ho, over the course of just one year, Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares represents a monumental technical achievement for independent game development.
“Seeing Bobo’s official store page live on Xbox is an incredibly rewarding milestone for me as a solo developer,” says David Ho, Founder and Solo Developer at Polycast Labs. “For an indie studio, every single addition to a Wishlist makes a monumental difference. It is the absolute best way for players to show their support, ensuring the Xbox ecosystem gives the game visibility on launch day and helping prove that classic, character-driven 3D platformers are still very much alive in the hearts and controllers of the community.”
 
Key Gameplay Features:
 

  • MASTER THE JESTER’S ACROBATICS: Chain together double-jumps, wall-slides, and umbrella glides to effortlessly navigate treacherous, highly vertical gothic realms from the very beginning of the adventure.
  • SOLVE MACABRE PUZZLES: Put your wits to the test! Manipulate the environment, decipher intricate mechanisms, and unlock hidden paths reminiscent of classic 3D adventure games.
  • EXPLORE A WHIMSICAL NIGHTMARE: Dive into the secrets of the Twilight Circus hub. Scavenge for Twilight Shards, rescue upgrade-driven Nightmare Wisps, and hunt down rare Voodoo Dolls tucked away in every corner.
  • CHART YOUR OWN PATH: Select your next challenge from the central hub and tackle realms in any order. Discover multiple routes and creative solutions designed to reward every playstyle and platforming skill level!
  • SURVIVE THEATRICAL BOSSES: Face spectacular, larger-than-life foes at the end of each world. Stack floating DreamMasks for visual health protection and unleash the invulnerable “Dreamburst” state to conquer your fears!

Players can head over to the Microsoft Store right now and add Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares to their Xbox Wishlist to be notified immediately the moment the game becomes available for purchase on October 30th, 2026.
 
To learn more about the game and view the official press kit to download press assets, please visit the links below.

Useful Links:

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Indie Incremental Game Paper Shredder Secures 100,000 Steam Wishlists in Just 2 Days

Indie studio Embers today announced that its upcoming incremental game Paper Shredder has officially surpassed 100,000 Steam wishlists in just two days (48 hours) following its initial reveal. The milestone follows a viral surge of interest across social platforms and online gaming communities.

Watch the official announcement trailer here

Paper Shredder puts you into an entry-level corporate job with a simple premise: shred massive stacks of company documents to earn a $1,000,000 payout. What begins as a manual, sheet-by-sheet grind quickly scales into an operation of mass paper destruction. Players shred files, sweep up paper confetti, upgrade their workspace with heavy-duty machinery, and uncover secrets buried deep beneath the paper mountains.


 Key Features:

  • Shred, Sweep, Repeat – Experience the intense sensory pleasure of turning tower-high piles of rigid bureaucracy into weightless confetti. Shred documents and sweep up the mess to earn company merit points. Upgrade basic tools into heavy-duty setups, skyrocketing your processing speed and document destruction.
     
  • Mandated Morale Boosts – Never feel lonely on the clock! Your dedicated Happiness Manager is always watching, offering continuous highly mandatory psychological support and toxic positivity to keep your motivation at an optimized 100%.
     
  • Branching Career Paths – Dig through paper mountains to find more than just forgotten files. Rumor says past associates couldn’t bear the grind and shredded a path to freedom instead. Will you follow them?

Paper Shredder is currently in active development for PC via Steam. Public playtests and a playable Steam demo are planned ahead of release.

Key Information:

  • Steam Page
  • Genre: Simulation, Incremental
  • Release Date: TBD

Paper Shredder on social media
Discord | Instagram | TikTok | X | YouTube 

Embers on social media
Website | Instagram | TikTok | X | Youtube

About Embers:
Embers is a France-based, independent, self-publishing game studio committed to creating original, high-quality, and innovative experiences. Known for Strayed Lights, Murky Divers, and Storebound, the studio continues to push creative boundaries with upcoming projects, led by Paper Shredder. 

Emergency Room Simulator Set to release August 13th on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5

Simulation publishers Aerosoft and developer Caipirinha Games are proud to announce that Emergency Room Simulator, the high stakes medical room simulator, is coming to Steam for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S this August 13.
 

Steam Page | Teaser Link
 

Emergency Room Simulator sees players take on the role of a doctor working the front lines of a busy emergency department, in an environment where every decision matters and every second can mean the difference for your patient’s survival. From calm diagnostic moments to sudden, high-pressure emergencies, the game delivers an immersive and authentic look at the realities of emergency medicine, in the frontlines of healthcare. Players will clock in for their shifts in a detailed and realistic hospital environment, equipped with authentic medical tools and procedures. Every shift presents new challenges, requiring players to examine patients, ask the right questions, run diagnostic tests, and carefully document findings before deciding on the correct course of treatment.
 

Emergency Room Simulator promises an interactive journey into the world of emergency hospital staff, where you must stay calm under pressure, prioritize patients based on urgency, and make critical judgment calls that directly impact outcomes. With hands-on, interactive medical procedures and dynamic gameplay pacing, Emergency Room Simulator tests your reflexes, decision-making, and composure when it matters most.
 

Key Features:
 

  • Medical Detective Work: Examine patients, ask targeted questions, run diagnostic tests, and log your findings in the patient chart
  • You’re the Doctor: Diagnose and treat your patients independently
  • Your Choices Matter: Prioritize diagnoses at your own discretion and decide which path to take first
  • Save Lives Under Pressure: Perform time-critical emergency treatments where every second counts
  • Realistic Treatment Procedures: Treat wounds, administer medication, and handle injuries using real medical procedures
  • Authentic ER Setting: Move through a detailed, immersive hospital environment with realistic medical equipment
  • Dynamic Gameplay: Experience a balanced mix of quiet moments and sudden, high-stakes emergencies 

Are you ready for your first shift? Wishlist the game today!
 

You can also follow Aerosoft on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, or visit the official website.
 


About Aerosoft:

Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and develops add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. From 2002 onwards, add-ons for Train Simulator were also developed. Since 2007, Aerosoft has expanded its spectrum to include other simulations, including On the Road, OMSI 2, Autobahn Police Simulator, and City Bus Manager. In 2016, Aerosoft published the two successful simulators, Fernbus Coach Simulator in cooperation with FlixBus and Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation. Aerosoft is also responsible for the flight simulators Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and XPlane 12 exclusively in Europe. With over 40 permanent employees, Aerosoft GmbH is one of the leading software publishers in the field of traffic simulations worldwide.

Dark 3D platformer Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares Xbox Store Page Now Live

Indie studio Polycast Labs is proud to announce that Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a dark 3D platformer collectathon inspired by the golden era of early 2000’s gaming, has its official store page live and ready for wishlisting on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
 
The Xbox community can now show their support for the project by adding the title to their Wishlist directly through the Microsoft Store by clicking here
 
A Love Letter to early 2000s Classics on the Xbox Ecosystem

Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares brings back the pure, nostalgic magic of early 2000’s icons like Spyro the Dragon, Banjo-Kazooie, and Voodoo Vince. Blending acrobatic exploration, light combat, and environmental secret-hunting within a twisted, Tim Burton-inspired carnival of dreams, the game puts players in the oversized shoes of Bobo, a clumsy but golden-hearted circus jester.

During a high-stakes performance, Bobo accidentally cracks open the legendary “Chest of Nightmares,” inadvertently unleashing the DreamMaster: an ancient malevolent entity who freezes the kingdom in an eternal twilight and twists beautiful dreams into living nightmares. Guided by a mysterious floating companion, Bobo must rely on his fluid agility, chaining together double-jumps, wall-slides, and umbrella glides, to recover lost EchoMares and restore laughter to a fractured kingdom.

 
Why Wishlisting Matters for a Historic Solo Project

Developed entirely by a single person, David Ho, over the course of just one year, Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares represents a monumental technical achievement for independent game development.
“Seeing Bobo’s official store page live on Xbox is an incredibly rewarding milestone for me as a solo developer,” says David Ho, Founder and Solo Developer at Polycast Labs. “For an indie studio, every single addition to a Wishlist makes a monumental difference. It is the absolute best way for players to show their support, ensuring the Xbox ecosystem gives the game visibility on launch day and helping prove that classic, character-driven 3D platformers are still very much alive in the hearts and controllers of the community.”
 
Key Gameplay Features:
 

  • MASTER THE JESTER’S ACROBATICS: Chain together double-jumps, wall-slides, and umbrella glides to effortlessly navigate treacherous, highly vertical gothic realms from the very beginning of the adventure.
  • SOLVE MACABRE PUZZLES: Put your wits to the test! Manipulate the environment, decipher intricate mechanisms, and unlock hidden paths reminiscent of classic 3D adventure games.
  • EXPLORE A WHIMSICAL NIGHTMARE: Dive into the secrets of the Twilight Circus hub. Scavenge for Twilight Shards, rescue upgrade-driven Nightmare Wisps, and hunt down rare Voodoo Dolls tucked away in every corner.
  • CHART YOUR OWN PATH: Select your next challenge from the central hub and tackle realms in any order. Discover multiple routes and creative solutions designed to reward every playstyle and platforming skill level!
  • SURVIVE THEATRICAL BOSSES: Face spectacular, larger-than-life foes at the end of each world. Stack floating DreamMasks for visual health protection and unleash the invulnerable “Dreamburst” state to conquer your fears!

Players can head over to the Microsoft Store right now and add Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares to their Xbox Wishlist to be notified immediately the moment the game becomes available for purchase on October 30th, 2026.
 
To learn more about the game and view the official press kit to download press assets, please visit the links below.

Useful Links:

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