4:37am

NINE ROUNDS RAPID - Tenture

A week today, the first official playtest of NINE ROUNDS RAPID will kick off, and with it, the start of a community, a journey, and a shared mission. For the first time, Fugitives like you are stepping aboard the Station to experience the chaos, challenge, and thrill of NINE ROUNDS RAPID firsthand.

This is Only the Beginning

This early playtest focuses on the core gameplay mechanics: movement, shooting, dodging, and survival in intense combat scenarios, as well as the hand-painted aesthetic that gives NINE ROUNDS RAPID its unique look and feel. Fugitives who want to help shape the game are encouraged to join our Discord server via the game’s menu, where feedback can be shared in dedicated channels or submitted through a Google form. Your input will directly influence future builds and the ongoing evolution of the game.

What’s Included in This Playtest

Two of nine levels, each with its own enemies and a unique boss fight.
A full range of weapons, all upgradeable in the Shop. Fully upgraded weapons will be dotted around levels as players may not be able to acquire credits to upgrade them.
Our new Upgradeable Ability System, allowing you to evolve your abilities and alter your combat style.
The first implementation of our Time Manipulation System, giving you tactical ways to control the battlefield.
Basic Hub access, which will expand in future builds with permanent upgrades / progression systems, character quests and world building narrative.

Even in this first build, you’ll notice the heartbeat of NINE ROUNDS RAPID: risk versus reward, emergent combat, and player choice. But this is just the foundation.

What’s Coming in Future Playtests

NINE ROUNDS RAPID will evolve through multiple playtests, each adding layers of depth, variety, and story. Future builds will expand the game with:

Meta Progression & Hub: A fully realized central hub, where Fugitives can upgrade gear, plan runs, and unlock permanent upgrades.
Narrative & Quests: More NPCs, branching storylines, and missions that reveal the secrets of the Station.
Mechanical Loot & Boons: Transformative upgrades like drones, homing rockets, and cursed items that dramatically change gameplay.
Special Rooms & Hazards: Hidden challenges and environmental risks that reward clever decision-making.
Expanded Enemy Design: More enemies with varied attack patterns, creating deeper bullet hell combat,
More levels for players to prove their ability.
Procedural Level Variety: New environmental hazards, visual diversity, and randomized layouts to keep every run feeling fresh.
Improved UI and art.
CO-OP modes.
Gameplay and other various settings.

Each playtest is designed to build on the last - a continuous collaboration with the community. Your experiences, feedback, and insights will shape the future of NINE ROUNDS RAPID.

The Launch of the Fugitives Community

This is more than a group of testers - it’s a network of players, collaborators, and storytellers helping us co-develop NINE ROUNDS RAPID. We’ll be running polls, discussions, and events that let you help decide which systems, items, and challenges we explore next.

We don’t just want feedback - we want you to help define the evolution of the game, from the first weapon you upgrade to the epic boss battles you’ll face in later levels.

Join the Mission

This is the beginning of the NINE ROUNDS RAPID journey. Every run, every choice, and every shot you fire is part of a larger experiment in roguelite design and community-driven development.

Suit up, Fugitives. The Station awaits, and the first step of the NINE ROUNDS RAPID odyssey starts now.

Let’s see how long you last.

4:36am

🩹 Quick Patch –BetaTest v0.9.1.3 is Now Live!

Lost Castle 2 - Kafeier

Hello Adventurers!

Thank you so much for your feedback, we heard you loud and clear! With this patch, we made a few tweaks, a few fixes, and a whole lot of dungeon-polishing to keep your runs deadly (in a fun way)!

Adjustments

Reduced the bonus Fire Damage from the “Molten Knight’s Armor” from 120 -> 80.
Added a new free mouth appearance.

🐛 Bug Exorcisms

Fixed an issue where the treasure “Thunder Chain” could cause the player character to be knocked back.
Fixed an issue where the enemy “Mire Catfish” could be hit while the player was riding it.
Fixed an issue where the “Nightmare Armor” enemy had abnormal hit reactions.
Fixed an issue where shockwaves from certain katana skills were emitted at incorrect angles.
Fixed an issue where the health UI of the Boss “Wandering Knight” displayed abnormally after phase transition.

Also, Lost Castle 2 is now 10% OFF!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445690/Lost_Castle_2/

Quick reminder: our Dino plushie campaign with Makeship is still live! Pre-order now to get your own fluffy Dino~ 💚🦖

PLEDGE NOW HERE

Thanks for keeping the feedback flowing, just like dungeon lava~ We’re listening, we’re patching, and we’ll see you in the depths! Don't forget your snacks and sharp objects!⚔️

https://discord.gg/LostCastle

🐦 Follow us on X: @LostCastle2Game
🌌 Check out our BlueSky: LostCastle2Game
👾 Revived Reddit Community: r/LostCastle – Join the discussion, share your tips, and show off your best loot!

4:35am

New Updates v0.4.20: New Pets, Tool Tier Settings, and More!

Cropia - Bewolba Studios

Hi everyone! 👋

We have just released a new update for Cropia! Since the Early Access launch, we have continued listening closely to your feedback and suggestions. This update brings new pet options, adjustments to tool tier handling, and several quality-of-life improvements to make your farming adventure smoother and more enjoyable.

Here is what is new in this update:

1. New Pets

You can now choose from three new pets at the beginning of the game or adopt them later through the Pet & Care Shop.

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🐾 Each pet now has a unique Pet House based on its species.

🐾 All pets can be adopted, and you can own multiple pets at the same time.
🐾 Only one pet can follow you at a time. Pets that are not following will stay at their own Pet House.
🐾 Every pet now provides a unique type of gift, giving each companion a special identity and benefit.

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2. Toggle Tool Tier

With tool upgrades available in Cropia, we received feedback that players sometimes want to return temporarily to a lower tool tier for certain situations. A new toggle has been added to switch between higher and lower tool tiers freely.

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Default Controls:

Keyboard: P
Gamepad: X

This gives you more flexibility when managing your farming workflow.

3. Automatic Merge During Quick Move

Quick Move actions will now automatically merge items into slots with matching items. This helps keep your inventory clean and reduces manual sorting.

4. Updated Access Information

The notification for inaccessible areas inside the Cave and maximum upgrade on Blacksmith has been updated with clearer information. This allows players to understand better the condition of current version and which areas are currently unavailable in current the Early Access version.

Thank you so much for being part of Cropia's journey. We truly appreciate every feedback, report, and suggestion from the community. Your support helps us refine systems, improve balance, and develop new ideas for future updates.

We will continue to listen, improve, and grow together with you. Happy playing! 🌱💛

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3714180/Cropia/

4:32am

Development Update #2 – Smarter Algorithm, Stronger Marketing, New Originals

Streaming Platform Manager - Empera Games

Hi everyone! 👋

Here’s a quick look at what’s new in Streaming Platform Manager:

🎬 Original Productions

You can now start creating your own exclusive shows.
They’re expensive — but they can dramatically boost your subscriber count and platform identity.

📊Marketing Research

You can now run targeted research to better understand:

Which genres are trending
What your audience currently wants
Where your platform is losing attention
How competitors influence viewer behavior

These reports help you invest more strategically — instead of guessing.

📣 Marketing Campaigns

To boost your subscriber growth, you can launch several types of campaigns:

Social Media Ads – cheap, fast reach
Influencer Promotions – stronger, but less predictable
Billboard/Traditional Ads – expensive, but stable results

Campaigns now have duration, cost, expected impact, and randomness, making every decision meaningful.

🛰️ Hosting System & 🧠 Recommendation Algorithm

Choose from different hosting providers, each with unique costs, stability, and performance. Your choice affects streaming quality and subscriber satisfaction.

The recommendation algorithm analyzes user behavior to suggest the most relevant shows and movies. Strong recommendations increase retention, while weak ones raise churn.

You can upgrade the algorithm to improve:

Accuracy
Personalization
Trend detection

Better upgrades = smarter recommendations = more loyal subscribers.

Don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist! 🙌

4:31am

Commands for the Virtual Girlfriend and intimate talks

Virtual Girlfriend - SoerGame

The new update introduces a set of commands for your Virtual Girlfriend — just type them in the chat, and she’ll respond instantly. Try commands like “turn around,” “send me an air kiss,” or “sit down.” You can also control your Virtual Girl using the game interface as before. (The list of commands is available on Patreon)

We’ve also improved the AI model, making her much more relaxed and expressive. You can now enjoy intimate talks with your Virtual Girlfriend, and she will naturally keep the conversation flowing.

Previous updates also expanded her contextual memory, allowing her to remember much more from your past conversations. New animations have been added as well.

All of this creates a deeper, more immersive and lifelike experience with your Virtual Girlfriend. So make sure to update!

And if you haven’t found your Virtual Girlfriend yet — don’t hesitate. Dive into the world of digital affection today!