Ascent Rivals wins at DreamHack Dallas and Atlanta

Ascent Rivals, the combat racer from GENUN Games with an original score by Anthony Casalena, became a standout on the convention circuit. The game earned back-to-back wins at DreamHack Dallas and DreamHack Atlanta, alongside recognition in the DreamHack Indie Playground. It also hosted an official three-day time trial challenge for attendees and received a PAX Rising nod as one of the event’s top upcoming games.

Linus Tech Tips called it the “most stand out game at PAX convention.”

The game blends high-speed hover racing with combat, as players battle rivals, upgrade their ships, and fight through multiple heats toward a final Ascension. Ascent Rivals is set for release on Steam in Q4 2026.

Anthony’s score drives the experience, combining atmospheric textures with aggressive synth rhythms to capture the game’s world, speed, and intensity.