Topple a televised utopia and escape with your life in this puzzle-platformer from the award-winning developers of Call of the Sea
STOCKHOLM – Nov. 15, 2023 – Don’t touch that dial! Developer Out of the Blue and publisher Raw Fury, the team behind the critically acclaimed Call of the Sea, have launched the reality TV-themed puzzle-adventure game American Arcadia on PC via Steam for $19.99, with a bonus 10% launch discount through November 22. Explore the stories of two unique characters as you bounce between 2.5D platforming and first-person hacking gameplay in this cinematic thriller set on the world’s most popular TV show.
Welcome to Arcadia, a retro-futuristic ‘70s metropolis promising a life of luxury and comfort. But what its happy citizens don’t realize is they’re starring in American Arcadia, the world’s most beloved reality TV show that’s broadcast live to countless viewers at home, 24/7. And that on this program, a dip in the ratings can mean death.
That’s bad news for Trevor Hills, whose everyday routine is shattered by the sudden realization his ordinary life is not what it appears. Trevor’s only hope to survive is Angela Solano, an American Arcadia stage technician determined to help him escape. With Angela’s technical prowess and wits manipulating the show from behind the scenes, Trevor just might make it out of Arcadia with his life.
Key Features
Two Experiences in One Game: Control two different characters in two different worlds with unique gameplay. Play as Trevor and flee Arcadia in a 2.5D puzzle-platformer while exploring and hacking in first-person to help him as Angela. Work together to overcome the powerful corporation trying to take you down.
Escape a ‘70s Televised Utopia: Experience a new cinematic adventure crafted with all the trademark polish, artistry and mystery from the studio behind the award-winning Call of the Sea. Discover a rich story and characters set in the world’s most dangerous reality TV show and filled with twists, turns, and lies at every turn.
Gripping Characters & Performances: The incomparable voice talents of Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel’s Spider-Man series, Prince of Persia series, Call of the Sea), Krizia Bajos (Cyberpunk 2077, League of Legends, Star Trek: Resurgence) and Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Starfield, Call of the Sea) breathe life into the world and characters of American Arcadia.
Out of the Blue is an independent game development studio based in Madrid, Spain. Composed of industry veterans, the studio’s purpose is to develop puzzle and narrative adventures with quality, attention to detail, lively stories, and worlds that resonate with players. After releasing its debut title – the BAFTA-nominated Call of the Sea – Out of the Blue is now working on its next game: American Arcadia.
About Raw Fury
Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.
Have a blast in the Wild West and go back to the future in the new “Time Campers” campaign expansion DLC, available today on PC and consoles
Check out Teardown’s new launch trailer, narrated with easygoing charm by Owen Wilson himself, for a reminder of why sometimes it’s fun to just tear it all down
MALMÖ, Sweden – Nov. 15, 2023 – Here comes the boom! Tuxedo Labs and Saber Interactive’s Teardown, the award-winning sandbox heist game, makes its console debut today on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and Xbox Series X|S. It is also now available for PlayStation®Plus Extra and Premium|Deluxe subscribers. Experience totally destructible, voxel-simulated action across a variety of game modes and a full campaign featuring multiple expansions – including the new “Time Campers” premium DLC, launching today on PC and consoles.
But hey – big explosions, blaring alarms and an all-around state of general chaos doesn’t mean we can’t have a nice, enjoyable time, as you’ll find out in Teardown’s new console launch trailer featuring the gently contemplative vocal tones of Mr. Owen Wilson.
Starting today, players on consoles and PC can choose from three editions of Teardown:
Standard Edition: Get the full Teardown base game for $29.99. (Also available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium|Deluxe subscribers as one of November’s additions to the Game Catalog).
Deluxe Edition: Get the base game and the first two premium DLCs – “Time Campers” and the upcoming “Folkrace” – for $39.99.
Ultimate Edition: Get the base game, the Season Pass featuring four premium DLCs, and every demolitioner’s best friend, the Quilez R0113R Robot, all for $49.99.
Beyond the full story campaign, Teardown on consoles features a wealth of additional content, including: Sandbox Mode, where you can freely explore and experiment without limits; Creative Mode, where you can easily build your own voxel creations; special challenges; console-friendly UI; and Mod Pack #1, a curated collection of the PC community’s best mods, which is available as a free download now. Players can also feel the sensation of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers with the DualSense wireless controller on PS5 consoles.
Today also kicks off the launch of the “Time Campers” campaign expansion on all platforms. Saddle up for an action-packed ride back to the Wild West, where explosives were dynamite and sledgehammers were…well, still sledgehammers. Use creative problem-solving, trusty horses, and a range of period-appropriate tools to pilfer old-timey materials and pull off daringly destructive escapades across two new maps to fix your time machine and return to our time.
“Time Campers” is the first of four premium DLCs coming to Teardown by the end of 2024. It is available for owners of Teardown’s Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, as well as the Season Pass, available for $29.99 (to celebrate today’s launch, PC players can grab the Season Pass for 33% off until November 22). “Time Campers” can also be purchased standalone for $7.99.
Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, with over one million copies sold on Steam, Teardown’s realistic, real-time physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated, ray-traced world give players immense freedom to discover unique emergent gameplay solutions to nearly any challenge.
Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. www.tuxedolabs.com
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.
When it comes to spinning their incredibly popular Persona series off into different genres, the folks at Atlus have quite a knack for it. With Persona 4 we saw the crew dance, take part in a dungeon crawler, and even enter a fighting game but that barely holds a candle to the Phantom Thieves. Ever since Persona 5’s release the Phantom Thieves have danced, dungeon-crawled, taken part in a Musou game, and have had their own extensive expansion to the base game. This time around its time for Joker and the crew to take part in a strategy RPG looking to offer a different take on combat with a new story with everyone’s favorite characters. So, is Persona 5 Tactica a worthwhile journey to take with the Phantom Thieves?
Story
It is worth noting that since Persona 5 Tactica takes place shortly after the final boss of the original Persona 5, players who haven’t beaten that game or at least gotten that far in Royal will feel a little bit lost when it comes to this game. Not only are there spoilers freely detailed in the game’s Memo system about past events but the title also does not introduce the cast in any way, meaning this one really is truly only for the fans of the series. Shortly after defeating the big bad and saving the world, snow is still falling on what seems like a normal day for the Phantom Thieves as they warm up at Leblanc. As they listen to the news about a missing politician a strange event occurs, seemingly cutting the group off from the real world and transporting them entirely into the Metaverse once more.
Shocked by their sudden return to the metaverse and transformation back into the Phantom Thieves the crew finds that they are in the middle of a rebellion between a group of freedom fighters trying to survive against a malicious ruler named Marie who is dead-set on her wedding venue being the entire kingdom. The group teams up with the Rebel Corps leader Erina as well as the amnesiac politician Toshiro in an effort to take down Marie while also learning what the world has happened to them and why they find themselves now trapped within a new form of Metaverse. Persona 5 Tactica tells a fairly straightforward but enjoyable storyline that once again sees everyone’s favorite characters battling against a new set of villains that, unfortunately due to the fact the game takes place entirely in the Metaverse, feel a bit less impactful than those from the core game due to its Metaverse only setting.
The Phantom Thieves themselves once again stand out as the best characters primarily because, at this point, they are incredibly familiar and already developed at this point in the story. This means that all of the new talking sequences, both during story events and the side conversations had at Leblanc, feature some great little bits of service for fans and new interactions that are quite charming. An early side conversation sequence really takes the cake for offering a number of fun choices that can be replayed to see every outcome. That being said, since this is a spin-off and all of the characters’ personal issues are already resolved, there really isn’t much in the way of growth or development for the core cast beyond what fans are already familiar with.
Thankfully the two new characters that join the Phantom Thieves throughout their journey this time offer plenty of heavy lifting in the characterization and development department. The rebel leader Erina is a fiery fighter that can be a bit too passionate but fits in wonderfully with the cast, especially once the story progresses beyond her Kingdom, and watching the spineless Toshiro grow as a character throughout the journey is also a solid treat. This is especially true thanks to his unique outlook on the Phantom Thieves as a whole. Unfortunately the other characters introduced are a bit on the simpler side and don’t really have much to offer outside of bringing extra context to each Kingdom and giving our familiar cast someone new to interact with.
Gameplay
Persona 5 Tactica forgoes many of the standard Persona elements to socialization and exploration to focus almost entirely on combat when it comes to actual gameplay. Players will find that the combat itself is also fairly straightforward as well, with many of the more randomized elements found in other strategy games such as missing attacks or even elemental weaknesses no longer existing. Instead, players will find themselves mostly controlling their three character party through the battlefield finding either half or full cover to take refuge behind before targeting their enemies. Most stages require players to simply defeat every enemy on the field but occasionally they will also be tasked with reaching a certain location within a turn limit, or destroying a target.
In a rather odd decision, a lot of useful mechanics, such as the ability to trigger an instant follow-up attack when knocking enemies off of an elevated position near an ally below among others happen to unlock quite a ways into the game, making these late unlocks a bit strange when they could easily have been available prior. As for the actual flow of combat, players can use melee attacks to knock enemies out of cover or toss them around, shoot enemies with their firearms with enemies out of cover automatically being downed allowing players to trigger a “One More” attack, and of course use their Persona skills. Anytime an enemy is downed, players can maneuver their characters to trigger the new “All Out Attack” called Triple Threat to deal massive damage to any enemy within the triangle formed by their team. Players can also swap out any character that is defeated with a Baton Pass, bringing in a fresh ally instead but this is something that will likely happen fairly rarely due to the general easiness of most encounters.
As mentioned before, all elemental weaknesses are gone. This means that Ann can take an ice attack without any issue but instead all Persona skills now automatically trigger their status effect such as Burn, Stun, Freeze, etc. Some of these are far more useful than others as they can stop an enemy in their tracks or force them out of cover, leaving them wide open for a critical attack. Along these same lines, triggering a second status effect on a foe will also crit, meaning a Burning enemy hit with Frei will always crit. The unique element here is the fact that, while character customization is incredibly limited to the point that players can only upgrade their party’s guns, nearly all characters can now equip a Sub-Persona along with Joker. This means that if players want Makoto to have Psi attacks, they can. That being said, since Personas now can only have one skill or, upon fusion, inherit a second skill from one of the fused Personas, players will likely feel like the best route is to take passive buffs instead. Especially since character skill points, earned through general party level ups, completing “Quests,” and viewing side-dialogue, can be used to increase their base element strength such as making sure Ann’s fire attacks are as powerful as ever.
As mentioned, nearly all of the content in Persona 5 Tactica are the game’s battles but while most of them are experienced through the story along with boss battles that are heavily scripted, there are optional Quests as well. These Quests often feel like mini-puzzles that require a proper team with useful Personas equipped to complete and are often enjoyable little tests of how well the player knows the mechanics of the game. As for the side-dialogue, this content appears as the story progresses and simply involves the Phantom Thieves and their allies talking with players having choices with no actual consequence.
Audio & Visuals
With Persona 5 Tactica the development team has taken a different approach to Persona 5‘s signature style. The themes and stylizations are still there but this time around the world is a bit more cartoonish and the character designs have all been given a chibi-touch though they still retain some of their normal proportions. Ironically, Morgana still looks the same as usual though he also is now similar in design to the generic allied NPCs throughout the story. The chibi-ish approach to the character designs works rather well and the character portraits have a lot of variety with different costumes throughout the storyline and the enemy designs change up as well, though their types are a bit generic throughout. As for the Personas, players will only ever witness their team’s original Persona when using skills as all Persona are now shown solely as pictures when fused.
All of the original voice cast have reprised their roles in the English dub and those who prefer the Japanese voice cast will still find it readily available at any time. The new characters’ voice actors handle their portrayal well, with Erina’s voice actress really standing out as exceptional. The soundtrack also happens to feature the same catchy tracks and theme songs that fans are familiar with as Lyn Inaizumi has returned to provide vocals to a few new songs as well that work quite well for standard battles as well as a great boss theme though they aren’t quite as impressive as some of the signature songs from Persona 5 Royal.
Overall
Persona 5 Tactica is a simple but solidly developed tactical RPG that doesn’t ask too much of its players while also delivering a highly enjoyable storyline with the same cast of characters that fans have come to love. It would have been nice if there were some unique character developments for the core cast or a certain pair of Royal characters relegated to DLC, but Erina and Toshiro make for great additions to the storyline. Those looking for a challenge will definitely need to bump the difficulty above Normal but those who want more of the Phantom Thieves won’t be disappointed in this unique new outing.
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Sydney, Australia, 15 November 2023 – Publisher Microids and IMPS are pleased to unveil the launch trailer for the 3D adventure/platform game, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone. The trailer offers a glimpse into the legend surrounding the Green Stone, a source of extraordinary powers that also contains a fearsome danger, Stolas, a creature capable of spreading chaos. The Smurfs will be able to rely on SmurfoMix and its incredible abilities, which the player will unlock during the course of the adventure, to save the Cursed Land.
ABOUT THE SMURFS 2 – THE PRISONER OF THE GREEN STONE:
Handy Smurf has created a revolutionary invention: SmurfoMix! However, it’s missing a key ingredient, the Green Stone, which lays in the greedy clutches of Gargamel.
He sets off on a mission to retrieve the famous Green Stone, a key ingredient that would greatly help him improve his invention, from Gargamel’s laboratory. But a fatal misstep causes it to explode, its fragments scattering throughout the Cursed Land. In addition to unleashing into the wild its incredible powers to copy and decompose matter, the Green Stone has set free the evil Stolas, a new order bent on creating a reign of terror.
A crack team of four Smurfs must then adventure to save the Cursed Land from the mighty Stolas! Well equipped, the Smurfs can count on the SmurfoMix and an unexpected ally… Gargamel himself!
KEY FEATURES:
Meet the team of 4 iconic Smurfs: Handy, Brainy, Dimwitty, and Storm.
An accessible and intuitive gameplay that will delight both Smurf fans and action/platforming fans.
Enjoy dynamic gameplay with exploration, platforming, and even more intense combat thanks to the SmurfoMix!
For the first time in a video game, collaborate with Gargamel! Use his teleporters to travel through the Cursed Land and discover 3 brand new unexplored regions.
Collect various resources to improve the Smurfomix throughout your adventure!
Embark on the adventure with a friend or family partner in co-op mode.
A new story which respects the license, set in a beautiful, well-crafted colourful universe!
Developed by OSome Studio, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an all-new story releasing today for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Players interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch edition will benefit from exclusive launch bonuses including: a special skin for their team, 2 lithographs, a stickers sheet, a poster and the soundtrack in digital format.
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2023 marks the Smurfs’ 65th anniversary! Stay tuned for upcoming cool Smurfs-related news by following them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or by checking out their website!
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)
IMPS is the world license holder for The Smurfs. Ever since its establishment in 1984, IMPS has worked closely with its teams worldwide to develop with success many merchandising programs, retail operations, publishing activities, broadcasting offers, theme parks, shows, video games, online games, official Smurfs license soundtrack… All of which played a part in the global success of the franchise. IMPS is managed by Véronique Culliford, Pierre Culliford’s daughter, the Smurfs’s creator, better known by his pseudonym Peyo.
Today, we’re partying like it’s 2007, as the “Halo 3 Refueled” playlist is now live in Halo Infinite Season 5: Reckoning.
In partnership with MTN DEW, “Halo 3 Refueled” features seven remade and reimagined fan-favorite Halo 3 maps created by community Forgers as well as the brand-new custom DEW-themed map, Critical Dewpoint, created by ArturBloodshot and inspired by the Foundry map canvas. The playlist releases on the heels of the recent relaunch of the iconic MTN DEW GAME FUEL flavor, Citrus Cherry, first introduced in 2007.
Other maps featured in “Halo 3 Refueled” include:
Sylvanus – a reimagination of Guardian
Domicile – a reimagination of Construct
Banished Narrows – a reimagination of Narrows
Cliffside – a reimagination of Blackout
And remakes of The Pit, High Ground, and Isolation
Check out more details on Halo’s partnership with MTN DEW, as well as an interview with ArturBloodshot, over on Xbox Wire. Also, from November 16-17, Halo fans can play for a $25,000 prize pool in the open-to-all “Halo 3 Refueled” playlist event.
Additionally, today marks the launch of Operation: Combined Arms, which runs through December 18 and offers players a FREE 20-tier Battle Pass packed full of RHAKSHASA-themed rewards while the Operation is ongoing. Players can buy the Combined Arms Premium Pass to keep and complete the pass at their leisure and obtain the exclusive instant-unlock Grey Hunter Cross Core Armor Coating.
For more on Halo Infinite and all things Halo, stay tuned to Halo Waypoint.
Sydney, Australia, 15 November 2023 – Warner Bros. Games have announced Hogwarts Legacy,the critically acclaimed, #1 selling new release of 2023*, is officially available on all platforms, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch.
Hogwarts Legacy invites players to embark on an epic journey as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to tap into ancient, powerful magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instruction from professors and other characters, fans will uncover a compelling storyline filled with thrilling challenges and mysteries. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy introduces an original story that puts players at the centre of their own wizarding world adventure.
Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800’s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customise their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be.
Hogwarts Legacy released on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 10, 2023, and on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Sydney, Australia, November 15, 2023 – Tintinimaginatio and Microids are delighted to announce that Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Co-produced by Tintinimaginatio and Microids and developed by the renowned Spanish studio Pendulo Studios, a pioneer in adventure games for nearly 30 years, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh will be available at the end of November 2023 on PlayStation 4 (physical/digital) and Xbox One (digital). The Nintendo Switch version is set to be released in 2024.
Inspired by an iconic adventure from the series “The Adventures of Tintin” created by Hergé and has sold more than 275 million copies worldwide, this new video game marks the return of the famous reporter with the puffball to the world of interactive entertainment thanks to a dynamic co-production between Tintinimaginatio and Microids.
In the game Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh, the famous reporter and his faithful companion Snowy are going to experience some extraordinary adventures… After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the famous reporter sets out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh. What are the dark secrets hidden in the tomb? From Egypt to India, passing through Arabia, Tintin and Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East.
With all the facets of the Tintin universe and a story full of twists and turns that are part of Hergé’s great creative legacy, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh immerses the player in the heart of a mysterious Egypt and other lands of infinite beauty.
Combining all the best elements of adventure and investigation games, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh invites the player to dress up as an investigator/reporter: search, infiltrate to find clues and solve enigmas with the help of investigation dialogues enriched with video sequences, infiltration phases or even plane or car chases. Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh offers a unique and innovative gameplay to allow everyone to live the adventure like a real reporter!
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Tintinimaginatio
Tintin is linked to both the present and the future. Imagining a future for Tintin and a heritage like Hergé’s is essential and paramount. To do this, we must adopt a long-term vision and a culture of responsible ethics that respects the artist.
It is important not to fall into a rut, but to show initiative and innovation. Our slogan, ‘keep imagining – new activities’ pursues this objective.
About Tintin TINTIN might be the hero everyone would like to be, but is surely the friend everybody would like to have. This friend who would do anything for the ones he cares about. Today, the Adventures of Tintin still resonates vibrantly: They inspire artists, writers, movie and theater directors alike. Tintin embodies the universal values in which each and everyone can rely. Tintin is a unique mix, combining exciting stories, a “ligne claire” drawing style and universal themes.
Tintin is famous all over the world. Distributed worldwide, Tintin’s adventures are devoured with the same enthusiasm since its debut back in 1929 in the pages of the Petit Vingtième magazine. Who could have envisioned such a success? Definitely not its creator, Hergé (Georges Remi), autodidact comic book artist whose got lucky to publish his work during his teenage years in the pages of his homeland of Belgium’s scouts’ magazines.
LONDON – 14 Nov. 2023 – Not For Broadcast, the chaotic television news propaganda sim from developer NotGames and publisher tinyBuild switches the channel to host a special episode of the popular chat show, “Bits of Your Life” with the launch of the latest DLC on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The premise of the show should be simple. The host has years of experience, the guest is Peter Clement, the leader of Advance and the potential future Prime Minister. All you need to do is bring out guests from Clement’s inner circle to dive deeper into his celebrity past and glimpse into his political future.
But here’s the thing about “simple”: it doesn’t make good television. It’s time to head back to the editing chair and start working your magic. Someone at the station has given you the power to decide which guests come out in which order, and as the saying goes – with great power comes great opportunity (for chaos!). And of course, you’ll also be picking the camera angles, choosing the ads and censoring any words too juicy for early evening TV.
“Bits of Your Life” is the most responsive chapter of Not For Broadcast ever released, with different guest order combinations resulting in a huge variety of changes to the story, multiple endings and plenty of easter eggs and secrets to discover.
“There’s nothing quite as cathartic and embarrassing as a politician on live television,” said Jay Orbaum, Director at NotGames. “Except maybe the feeling you’ll get buying this DLC, though no guarantees on that.”
Not For Broadcast’s “Bits of Your Life” DLC is available now on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $8.99 USD, available discounted as part of the Not For BroadcastSeason Pass for $24.99 USD or the Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, The game supports English, French, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese languages.
Game Features
Keep ratings high by picking the best angles, censoring the worst swear words and playing VT.
Bring out the guests in any order you want, derailing the show and upsetting just about everyone.
Track different combinations of guests and discover new combinations using your in-game notepad.
Hours of footage, branching paths and ten distinct endings designed to be played through multiple times.
Uncover the truth about Peter Clement, or at least make him look very stupid. Don’t feel bad – he’s a politician!
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.
About NotGames
NotGames is a British game studio that opened its doors in 2013 to attempt to save the charity that brought us all together. Coming from a bizarre background of film, TV, theatre, and comedy, NotGames aren’t your usual game developers. If you’re asking, we’d like to call ourselves ‘multi-talented all-rounders’, while our former employers would probably say we’re ‘unfocussed and easily distracted’.
Exhausted after the runaway success of the cult-classic NotTheNameWeWanted and the subsequent stillbirth of NotCoD (we don’t like to talk about it), we took some time out to contemplate our navels in a dark room.
In 2017, we decided to get the band back together, with NotGames 2.0 combining satire, social commentary and original gameplay into the dystopian wonderland of Not For Broadcast.
Time to suit up: Atom Eve flies onto your screens in her own video game, developed by Terrible Posture Games!
LOS ANGELES – Nov. 14, 2023 – Skybound Entertainment is thrilled to announce that its first original video game in the Invincible universe, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store!
Watch the Invincible Presents: Atom Eve launch trailer below:
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve invites players to step into the shoes of the fan-favorite character from the Invincible franchise, Atom Eve, as she navigates balancing life as a superhero with the relatable challenges of school, family, and friends. Develop relationships with characters from the Invincible franchise in your own personal way; your choices will shape how characters react to you, and your decisions will define what kind of hero you want to be. Wield Atom Eve’s powers directly in turn-based combat woven into visual novel gameplay, and see your story flow seamlessly into vivid action that feels like a comic book brought to life.
With creative direction from Jill Murray (narrative lead/design on Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Boyfriend Dungeon), and art direction led by Rossi Gifford (illustrator and character designer for Riot Games, Marvel, and Skybound), developers Terrible Posture Games have seamlessly combined Invincible’s signature art style with visual novel and RPG elements to create an unprecedented opportunity to dive deep into the Invincible universe.
“It’s been fantastic exploring a complex character like Atom Eve and extending her story. I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve been working on!” said Jill Murray, Creative Director at Terrible Posture Games.
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is available now for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $9.99. Steam users can benefit from a 20% launch discount for a limited time.
For more Atom Eve, fans can watch the critically acclaimed adult animated superhero series Invincible on Prime Video. The first two episodes of Season Two are available now, and will be followed by new episodes weekly until November 24. Following a mid-season hiatus, the second half of Season Two will premiere in early 2024. A special episode detailing Atom Eve’s origin story was released on Prime Video this year during San Diego Comic-Con. Invincible is available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
About Invincible
Created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, Invincible #1 debuted to critical acclaim on January 22, 2003. Soon after, they were joined by artist and contributing creator Ryan Ottley. Throughout its fifteen-year run, Invincible not only continued for a historic 144-issues but also spawned multiple spin-off series and even an intercompany crossover with a certain friendly neighborhood superhero. In 2021, the Invincible animated series arrived on Amazon Prime and quickly became one of the most popular new streaming series of the year, earning praise worldwide for its fresh storytelling. With a second season currently airing on Amazon Prime Video and new comic book projects to be announced, Invincible remains a cornerstone of the pop culture landscape that continues to grow in popularity every year.
About Terrible Posture Games
Grown from the solo efforts of tech artist Joe Mirabello, Terrible Posture Games has become a long-term presence in the otherwise chaotic landscape of game development. Known for the roguelite FPS games Tower of Guns and Mothergunship, the acclaimed VR game Mothergunship: Forge, and for narrative-rich games such as The Walking Dead: The Last Mile and the playable sitcom “3 out of 10,” Terrible Posture Games is proud to join Skybound Games, Jill Murray, and Rossi Gifford to bring fans a new way to experience the Invincible universe.
About Skybound Entertainment
Skybound is the company for creators. We’re known for using the Wheel of Awesome to make cool stuff, no matter the platform. We place creators and their projects at the center of the wheel and work with them to keep the integrity of their vision as it becomes a comic, game, TV series, film, audio series, or all of the above.
Skybound builds global franchises. We’ve been the home of The Walking Dead and Invincible since 2010 and are leaders in creating universes that become pop culture phenomena from our library of over 150 properties, including the emerging tentpole Impact Winter.
