September has been a busy month, with plenty happening both at Tic Toc Games and across the gaming industry. Here’s a look at some of the highlights and happenings this month.
Looking Back at Gamescom 2026: Inspiration, Big News, and Great Energy
It’s hard to believe a month has already passed since the team packed up and headed to Cologne for Gamescom 2026, but the energy from the floor is still fueling our dev team.
Taking time to step back, reflect, and celebrate with the broader games community was the perfect charge before diving into our upcoming release cycles. Here are a few standouts from our trip:
- Mapping Out 2026–2027: We spent quality time with old friends and strategic partners to finalize some major plans for the rest of this year and into next.
- Spotlight at Gamescom Congress: Our COO, Kelly White, delivered an insightful talk on rule-breaking, sharing how pushing boundaries drives our team forward.
- Fueling Up on Fan Energy: Above all, being surrounded by the very players we make games for gave us the ultimate boost.
- Show Floor Highlights: Beyond our own meetings, we were blown away by the reveal lineup, and all the creators on the show floor, and yes, we made sure to squeeze in time to play the Persona 4 Revival demo!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect with us in Germany. Gamescom always reminds us why we love what we do, and we’re already looking forward to next year.
Now that the post-show excitement has settled: Which announcement from Gamescom 2026 are you still thinking about? Drop a reply and let us know!
Wrestle Story returned to the Pax West show floor this September, as well as SIX and MIX.
Players stopped by to explore the world of Wrestle Story, meet the characters, try the gameplay, and share their reactions with the team.
We are so grateful that Wrestle Story took home 4 awards from PAX! 🏆🏆🏆🏆
- Teams choice award – Side Questing
- Game of the Show Award – Boss Rush Network
- Game of the Show Award – Crossplay Conversations
- Game of the Show Award – “Fun” and Games Podcast
Seeing the game recognized by players, creators, and the PAX community was an incredible milestone for us. These awards are more than trophies, they’re a reminder of the excitement and support behind Wrestle Story as we continue bringing its world to life.
PAX West 2026 wasn’t our only stop in Seattle! We also brought Wrestle Story to The MIX Fall Showcase and Seattle Indies Expo (SIX 2026). Both communities were so engaging and supportive of Wrestle Story, thank you all who stopped by!
From meeting players to connecting with fellow developers, it was an incredible week for the Wrestle Story team.
The PAX West 2026 chapter may be over, but the story is only getting started.
Wrestle Story Kickstarter pre-launch page is live! The countdown is soon to start for the Kickstarter!
We’ve been building this world, its characters, and its stories, and are so excited to share development through kickstarter, working alongside a community that we know are just as excited about the world of Wrestle Story as we are.
Your support can help bring the Wrestle Story to life and take this wrestling adventure even further. Whether you back the upcoming campaign, share it with a friend, or rally your fellow wrestling fans, every bit of support will count. So take a look at our socials below and follow along for more updates!
The campaign is coming soon, and we’d love to have you in our corner! 🔥
📱 Follow Wrestle Story on social media: Wrestle Story
Are you on Reddit? We are!
Join the conversation over on Reddit where we are talking about all things wrestling and gaming, and of course Wrestle Story!
👉🏻 Highlight: Check out the latest chat on building a wrestling RPG
We’ve been crafting games since 2011, which means our vault is packed with nostalgia. Join us for a look back at some of our favorite titles; how many of these legendary characters do you recognize?
First, we’re heading under the sea! Released in September 2024, SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N. brought Bikini Bottom to life through a colorful bubble-shooter adventure. Players popped their way through themed levels, unlocked new abilities, collected fun outfits, and explored familiar locations from the Krusty Krab to Goo Lagoon.
From Bikini Bottom, let’s jump back a few years to September 2020, when Funko Pop! Blitz brought a whole lineup of pop culture favorites together in a colorful match-3 adventure. Players could match, combo, chase high scores, and collect more than 300 Funko Pops!, featuring favorites from Jurassic Park, Shrek, The Office, Back to the Future, and more.
And with that, we close out this little trip down memory lane. Until the next throwback!
Employee Spotlight: Meet Carmen Piper, one of our amazing artists at Tic Toc Games.
Originally born in Guam and raised in the Bay Area, Carmen has called Southern California home for the past decade.
With a lifelong love for visual storytelling, it’s no surprise that art became such a big part of her world. From books and comics to movies and TV, Carmen has always been drawn to anything with “cool pictures that tells a story.”
That passion for storytelling has made its way into her work at Tic Toc Games, where Carmen has contributed her artistic talents to Rift of the NecroDancer and NexPets: Puppies. Now, she’s bringing that creativity to the ring as she works on Wrestle Story!
Outside of work, Carmen loves catching live concerts, going to clubs, and watching musicals. She’s also been having a blast reading Ranma ½, a series that has been around for more than 40 years and has quickly become one of her all-time favorites. Better late than never!
When she’s not creating art, you’ll probably find Carmen enjoying music, eating Spam, spending time by the ocean, or getting a new tattoo. And if you’re wondering who her personal hero is, the answer is simple: SpongeBob SquarePants. 🍍
We’re lucky to have Carmen’s creativity, passion, and unique perspective as part of the team. From one game world to the next, she continues to bring stories to life through her art. Keep creating, Piper!
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