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This September, gather your allies, eliminate angels, slay god.
Ephemera Games has just announced at the Latin American Games Showcase x Summer Game Fest that their upcoming title Kernel Hearts will be releasing September 2026. It will be available upon release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
We are also excited to announce that Kernel Hearts will be participating in Steam's Next Fest starting on June 15, 2026. There will also be a brand new demo to play as part of Next Fest.
About Kernel Hearts
As a member of M.A.H.O.U Unit - an elite fighting force of super-powered android magical girls - you and up to three allies are tasked with one thing: destroy a god to save the world from the brink of extinction. Starting from the base of the mythical Tower of Babel, you’ll fight your way through an array of powerful enemies from all sides, as you climb each level, gaining crucial skills and magical powers to help you surmount its pinnacle - and the new threats each floor brings. Defeat is no excuse; only the most resolute soldiers will reach the heavenly heights in order to dethrone their god - are you up for the task?
Key Features of Kernel Hearts include:
Ascend to the Ultimate Being of Destruction: In every run, hunt for temporary skills that enhance your attacks, spells, and movement, empowering you to unleash devastating strikes and combos. Use these abilities to conquer the relentless enemies on each floor and exterminate the fearsome boss guardians that rule each domain.
The End is Just the Beginning: Facing enemies of biblical proportions requires persistence and grit, but a sudden demise isn’t the end. After each run, your unit returns to the lab, where you can use the rewards from previous missions to unlock and equip up to 256KB of skill chips. Customize your unit with these chips to match your unique playstyle.
Magical Transformations: The curse of the Tower is ever-present, and spending too much time in one area draws out even more powerful enemies. Harness the Tower’s energy to dispel the curses, briefly transform into your ultimate magical form, and unleash punishing attacks on any foes standing in your way.
Squad Up: Play alone or with up to three friends, honing and synergizing your skills to become the ultimate fighting force to get you to the top.
Friends in High Places: Each celestial domain hosts unique allies to help you on your journey. Befriend them to deepen your bond and maybe find love along the way!
Kernel Hearts will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2026. For those who can't wait, a demo is available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store with an updated demo launching June 15 as part of Next Fest.
This August, use color to change your world.
Panpipe Studio has just announced at the Latin American Games Showcase x Summer Game Fest that their upcoming title Colorbound will be releasing August 2026. It will be available upon release on PC via Steam, the Humble Store, and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
We are also excited to announce that Colorbound will be participating in Steam's Next Fest starting on June 15, 2026.
About Colorbound:
Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.
A Farewell Tour For Your Grandfather
Anku’s grandfather was a beloved musician to his people, but his band has long since scattered. Now, with only memories and a special gift, Anku must journey across diverse landscapes to find the missing musicians, reignite their passions, and give his grandfather the farewell he deserves. Along the way, you’ll use color to brighten the canvas, turning obstacles into opportunities, and puzzles into music!
Change Colors to Change The World
In Colorbound, you will collect colors onto your palette which can be used to overcome logic and light platforming puzzles. From lush forests to forgotten cities, Colorbound’s overworld offers a variety of mind-bending puzzles that span a variety of locations and aesthetics.
Finding Balance
Not all colors behave the same way. Some may be lighter, allowing objects to float away once painted, while other colors are heavier and may drop down. Using this to your advantage can help Anku cross the treacherous terrain to reach his destination.
Rooted in Culture
Colorbound draws inspiration from the Aymara culture of the Andes, blending traditional music and art styles with an indie-gem-inspired puzzle platformer experience. Informed by Panpipe Studio’s Chilean culture and heritage, Colorbound celebrates the rich culture of South America while delivering a universal story of love, loss, and the power of art.
Colorbound will be releasing August 2026. It will be available upon release on PC via Steam, the Humble Store, and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. A playable demo is now available on Steam.
And one last announcement!
Clawsome is being included in the Latin American Game Show x Summer Game Fest event on Steam!