Just like any automobile enthusiast, farmers know: a garage just can’t be big enough. Developer and publisher GIANTS Software releases a new trailer to provide agricultural machine lovers with a foretaste of what’s to come on November 14th with the Premium Expansion and Premium Edition of Farming Simulator 22.
In the official Garage Trailer, selected machines are highlighted in style, while the company’s video department resuscitated their fondness of electronic freestyle hip-hop of the mid-80s and early 90s.
Watch the official Garage trailer below:
Plenty of New Brands & Machines
Atop more than 400 machines of the base game, the Premium Expansion adds over 35 new items from newcomer manufacturers Dewulf, Gorenc, Agrio & WIFO, plus even more machines by BEDNAR, Fiat, GRIMME, Kverneland, SaMASZ & others. The new additions also push the number of available real-world brands and their authentically digitized machines in Farming Simulator 22 to over 150.
More Authentic Than Ever
To prepare the fields in Zielonka, the Premium Expansion’s new map, and care for the new crops, GIANTS Software adds a variety of machines to sow, harvest and tend to the soil. Carrots, parsnips, and red beet have special requirements, so rotary hillers like the GRIMME GF 800 to create ridges before sowing, and various harvesting machines like the highlight machine Dewulf ZKIVSE vegetable harvester are required to care for them.
All of them, as usual, are authentically digitized – with even more care applied to moving parts and other mechanical details, resulting in even more realistic machinery. A complete list of all machines, various placeables, and other items included in the Premium Expansion is available at farming-simulator.com.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Premium Edition (and the stand-alone add-on Premium Expansion) will be released on November 14th for the same formats and includes two expansions and seven packs in addition to the full version. Further information can be found on the official Farming Simulator website.
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About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.
About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.
New Survival Crafting Game from Free Range Games and North Beach Games Welcomes All Dwarves to Revisit, Retake, and Rebuild the MysteriousMines of Moria
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Oct. 24, 2023 — Independent developerFree Range Games and publisherNorth Beach Games are proud to announce that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is available now digitally for Windows PC via theEpic Games Store. The game will see both a digital and physical release for the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system on Dec. 5, and is scheduled to come to the Xbox Series X|S console systems in early 2024. Answer the call of Lord Gimli Lockbearer, and lead your band of Dwarves on an all-new adventure to reclaim their forgotten kingdom in the darkest deeps of the fabled Mines of Moria.“The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a love letter to Professor Tolkien’s Dwarves, made by a development team of hardcore fans. We’ve stuffed it with as much lore, exploration, danger and joy as we could fit,” said Jon-Paul Dumont, Game Director, Free Range Games. “But this isn’t the end! With the support of our incredible community, this is just the start of our adventures in Khazad-dûm.”
“We are thrilled to launch The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and can’t wait for survival crafting fans to create their Dwarves and step into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth to explore the iconic world of J.R.R. Tolkien,” noted John Miller, CEO, North Beach Games. “Free Range Games was the perfect partner for this endeavor; Their vision for the project, dedication to the lore and expertise in the genre combined to create a deeply engaging and satisfying experience that we hope fans of both survival crafting and The Lord of the Rings will enjoy.”
The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriatakes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer (voiced in-game by actor John Rhys-Davies), players band together as a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria — known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf — in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude and teamwork, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures in the hopes of one day restoring them to their former glory.
In The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriaplayers will create their own custom Dwarf before venturing into the cavernous mines of Moria alone or together with a company of fellow Dwarves online. Each adventure into the depths will bring unique challenges and opportunities through the use of procedurally generated environments, creating nearly endless possibilities as players seek the deepest delves of the Dwarves. As they venture ever deeper, the Dwarves will need to ensure their metal is ready to meet the dangers that lie within, crafting resilient armors and finely honed weapons capable of protecting against and defeating all manner of goblin, arachnoid, or more mysterious foes they may encounter. Excavate the mysteries of the Misty Mountains, extract precious metals prized by Dwarves, rebuild and refire forges that have long since gone cold, and learn the secret of the Shadow that lurks within.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Key Game Features:
Feel the Fellowship: Experience the Fellowship of the Dwarves like never before, with the rich lore of the iconic fantasy world from J.R.R. Tolkien interwoven into the very fabric of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
Survive the Dark: To survive the treacherous Mines of Moria players must conserve resources, hunt and gather for food, and manage their sleep, temperature and noise levels. Utilize dynamic light systems for safety and to blaze a path further into the darkness. Battle unspeakable evils and survive hordes of monstrous Orcs in visceral combat, while uncovering the secret of the Shadow that looms within the mountain.
Base Building: Find solace from the darkness. Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment. Beware the evils which seek to destroy Dwarven progress.
Rebuild and Reshape Moria: Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory, recovering Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. Resurrect old mines and refire their forges to yield their untouched resources.
Explore: Delve into the depths of the Mines of Moria. Procedurally generated environments are abundant with resources and fraught with mystery and danger, providing a unique experience each and every time.
Co-op Multiplayer: Adventure alone or band together with friends in online cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players on PC and up to four players on Console.
Craft Dwarven Tools, Weapons and More: Craft and loot legendary Dwarven armor, tools, weapons and structures. Rebuild ancient forges to strengthen, repair, and enchant gear. Upgrade and unlock new technologies and fantastical machines.
Uncover Magic Artifacts: Discover ancient magic items including swords that glow when Orcs are near, maps of long-dormant Mithril veins, books with forgotten crafting plans, and amulets that give strength or wisdom.
Mine Ore and Jewels: Establish mines to unearth deposits of precious resources such as iron, gold, and quartz; and fantastical materials such as Mithril. Access crafting stations and forges to convert ore to ingots and upgrade gear. But be prepared, mining is loud and can awaken what lurks in the darkness.
Boost Your Spirit with Drink and Song: Nothing boosts spirits and morale quite like an ale by the hearth. Build your own dwarven brewery, craft a brew and join in dwarven drinking songs with your party.
Comprehensive Dwarf Builder: Players become part of Dwarven Legend as they create their own Dwarf in the custom character creator. Dwarves can be customized in a variety of ways to create a unique Dwarven identity. Then, during gameplay, players can find and craft armor and weapons to further enhance their unique style.
John Rhys-Davies Voices Lord Gimli Lockbearer: Venerable actor John Rhys-Davies reprises his iconic role of Lord Gimli Lockbearer, leading the game’s official voice actor’s cast.
Developed by Free Range Games and Published by North Beach Games,
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is available now for an MSRP of $39.99 USD, and has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB and has a PEGI 12 rating. The game is currently scheduled for release on PlayStation®5 on Dec. 5, 2023, and Xbox Series X|S in early 2024. For more information about The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, visitReturnToMoria.com, join the communityDiscord, follow the game onTwitter,TikTok, andYouTube.
For additional details about developer Free Range Games visit their official website and follow them onTwitter,TikTok, andYouTube. For more information on publisher North Beach Games please visit theirofficial website.
About Free Range Games:
Free Range Games, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a video game developer founded in 2009 by veteran developers and longtime collaborators. Free Range Games’ mission is to make games people find meaningful, memorable, and fun. To learn more about Free Range Games visit the website at:https://www.freerangegames.com.
About North Beach Games:
North Beach Games publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. The company’s mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Based San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. Most recently, North Beach Games has co-published Stranded Deep for console in partnership with Beam Team Games and provided publishing services for 7 Days to Die with The Fun Pimps.
About Middle-earth Enterprises:
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than half a century.www.middleearth.com.
Official SailGP F50s and liveries available from Steam V1.0 launch
Milan, Italy – 24th October, 2023. Indie publishing label HOOK is thrilled to announce that Hydrofoil Generation, the exhilarating hydrofoil boat racing simulation game, will now feature SailGP’s F50 race boats and team liveries in the full V1.0 launch after entering into an official license agreement with the global league.
On release, global players enjoying the most accurate sailing simulation will now be able to experience the world’s most exciting racing on-water, first-hand, with SailGP’s high tech, hydrofoiling F50’s – that are capable of speeds close to 100 km/h – now included in the game.
Hydrofoil Generation is currently available in Steam Early Access, with the full launch scheduled for early November.
Developed by Jaxx Vane Studio, Hydrofoil Generation is a passion project from Stefano “kunos” Casillo co-founder of Kunos Simulazioni, the globally acclaimed studio behind the racing simulation masterpiece Assetto Corsa. Casillo is back with his two-person development show creating a super accurate first-person simulation of multiplayer “in-shore” regattas.
Commenting on the official SailGP license feature, Stefano Casillo said: “The entire idea of Hydrofoil Generation started with me and Chax Duero (3D artist and 50% of the Jaxx Vane Studio) watching SailGP races. Having the official boats in the game feels like closing the circle.”
Watch the new Hydrofoil Generation SailGP trailer below:
Hydrofoil Generation puts you in the driving seat of state-of-the-art hydrofoils, including the high-tech, high-speed F50s used in SailGP, modelled with unprecedented accuracy to replicate the exhilarating experience of ‘flying’ over the water at speeds of nearly 100 kmph. Take control of your boat and fine-tune the sailing mechanics of your foils to reduce drag and increase your speed. Customise your craft to overcome the demands of the changing winds, sea conditions and currents as you compete against up to 10 opponents in thrilling multiplayer racers in exciting locations such as Bermuda and Chicago. Thanks to Hydrofoil Generation’s demanding and realistic simulator mechanics, the fine line between speed and capsizing is a continual threat and will not only push your sailing skills but your vessel to the very limit.
Features
Realistic sailing and foiling simulator
Accurately recreated boats such as J40, Jx50 as well as the official SailGP F50 boats and liveries on 1.0 release
Created by Stefano “kunos” Casillo former co-founder of Kunos Simulazioni
4 real-life regatta locations with coastlines carefully recreated, including Bermuda and Chicago
Compete against ten opponents in multiplayer racing sessions
Hydrofoil Generation is out now on Steam Early Access for £17.99/€19.99/$19.99. Follow the game on the HOOK official social channels:
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ABOUT HOOK
HOOK, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a publishing label focused on offering a unique selection of indie games which stand out for concept, visual, genre or themes.
HOOK provides full-service publishing support (including funding, development support, QA, localization, marketing & PR) to independent development teams with a strong commitment and vision, to help them realize and market their projects globally.
ABOUT JAXX VANE STUDIO
Jaxx Vane Studio is an independent studio based in Den Haag, The Netherlands founded by veteran simulation developer Stefano Casillo in 2020.
The studio’s mission is to explore new genres of simulation games leveraging the decades of experience of Stefano Casillo.
Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games,has sold more than 2.5 million copies to become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in PlayStation history in the first 24 hours.
“Insomniac Games holds itself to incredibly high standards when it comes to delivering engaging and innovative gameplay experiences,” said Eric Lempel, SVP, Global Marketing, Sales, and Business Operations, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “Marvel’s Spider-Man2 is Insomniac Games’ third installment in the franchise for PlayStation. Built from the ground up to take advantage of the unique features of PlayStation 5, the goal was to massively build off the action, storylines, and features from the first two games. With an epic storyline, two playable superheroes, a visually stunning Marvel’s New York, and so much more, this is a game you can get lost in for hours. On behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment, I want to say thank you to the fans – we truly hope you are enjoying your time playing as Peter and Miles in this amazing adventure.”
A Next Generation Experience for Marvel’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 continues PlayStation Studios’ high-quality bar. Players can swing, jump, and soar using the new Web Wings to travel across an expanded Marvel’s New York. The PS5 console’s lightning-fast SSD allows for near-instant switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Players can experience iconic stories and epic new powers as they battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from Marvel’s rogues’ gallery.
Sydney, Australia – 24th October 2023: CI Games has confirmed that sales of Lords of the Fallen, developed by its internal studio HEXWORKS, have exceeded one million units. The seven-figure milestone has been reached only ten days after the action-RPG launched on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X.
Set across the dark-fantasy land of Mournstead, Lords of the Fallen features a unique dual-realm mechanic that allows players to seamlessly transition between the brutal and unforgiving world of the living and the nightmarish world of the dead, as they battle powerful monsters and demons in a holy crusade to overcome a once-vanquished god.
“Lords of the Fallen is the most important and ambitious game we’ve developed in our 20-year history, and the first in our new planned AAA pipeline of games in the years ahead,” said Marek Tyminski, CEO, CI Games. “To see this fresh and innovative take on the action-RPG achieve one million sales in just 10 days has been humbling for everybody at HEXWORKS and CI Games.”
“Thank you to all the Lampbearers out there who have embarked on their journeys across Mournstead, fearlessly traversing the lands of the living and the dead,” said Saul Gascon, Head of Studio at HEXWORKS. “We’re incredibly grateful to the passionate Lords of the Fallen community for their invaluable feedback and ongoing support. It’s their unwavering dedication that has made this success possible, and we couldn’t be prouder to share it with them.”
Since the launch of Lords of the Fallen, HEXWORKS has diligently worked with partners and the game’s community to deliver a series of patches that improves performance and introduces new gameplay mechanics, including an overhauled New Game Plus mode and crossplay between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Crossplay between the consoles and PC platforms will be reactivated as part of a further expansive patch on Thursday.
Lords of the Fallen key features
Explore a vast interconnected world: Use the Umbral Lamp to cross between the worlds of the living and dead, reach forgotten places, unearth fabled treasures, and even manipulate the very soul of your foe.
Challenging fluid tactical combat: Master melee and ranged weapons and wield powerful magics against Adyr’s demonic hordes.
Define your own legend: Choose from nine starting character classes and fully customise your warrior for the herculean journey ahead.
Rise from death: Fall in the world of the living and rise again in the world of the dead. The lamp allows for a second and final chance to return to life, as the nightmarish forces of Umbral descend upon you.
Unite or fight in online multiplayer: Seamless two-player co-op multiplayer enables players to take on Adyr’s forces together, but beware of heroes invading from other realms.
CI Games is an independent, global Video Games Developer and Publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, UK, and the US. Founded in 2002, CI Games have created globally recognised titles for over twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, while the original Lords of the Fallen (2014) has surpassed the 10 million player mark. In 2018, United Label was founded, focusing on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. HEXWORKS, a new studio specialising in action-RPGs and made up of industry veterans was formed in early 2020 and developed Lords of the Fallen, the company’s most ambitious title to date, which launched in October 2023. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com
In a world where humanity hunts those in search of power, the young bunny-eared witch Pieberry knows nothing of the world outside of her forest beyond that the humans that stumble inside want her dead. In an effort to survive and relive memories from her youth Pieberry begins training and searching for a way beyond the forest in WitchSpring R.
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
WitchSpring R Developer: KIWIWALKS Publisher: Pixmain Platform: Windows Release Date: 26 Sep, 2023 Price: $39.99 USD
Recommended – “WitchSpring R is a charming RPG with solid gameplay and a wonderful cast, serving as a great reboot looking to draw in new fans and will delight those that have played the originals.”
Sydney, Australia — October 24, 2023 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance® 2024 Edition, the newest installment of the #1 Music Video Game Franchise of All Time, * is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
In this upcoming next era of Just Dance, the dance-on-demand ensures the party never stops, offering free content updates on an ongoing basis. Plus, it is easier than ever to dance the night away now that all Just Dance 2024 Edition and Just Dance 2023 Edition content is displayed together on one live platform.
New to this year, players can play Just Dance 2024 Edition tracks online with friends who own Just Dance 2023, and vice-versa, allowing them to dance along to popular tracks from Just Dance 2023 Edition and explore the 40 new songs featured in Just Dance 2024 Edition.
Just Dance offers players even more ways to dance, with the return of Workout mode and the all-new Challenge mode, where dancers compete with players worldwide asynchronously! The full track list features 40 new songs and universes spanning a variety of genres, from chart-topping hits and original songs, including:
“A Night in the Château de Versailles” by The Just Dance Orchestra
“A Queda” by GLORIA GROOVE
“After Party” by Banx & Ranx ft. Zach Zoya
“Butter” by BTS
“Calm Down” by Rema
“Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai
“Can’t Tame Her” by Zara Larsson
“Chaise Longue” by Wet Leg
“Cradles” by Sub Urban
“Cure For Me” by Aurora
“DESPECHÁ” by ROSALÍA
“Don’t Cha” by The Pussycat Dolls Ft. Busta Rhymes
“Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
“Gimme More” by Britney Spears
“How You Like That” by BLACKPINK
“I Am My Own Muse” by Fall Out Boy
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
“I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
“I’m Not Here to Make Friends” by Sam Smith
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
“Kill Bill” by SZA
“Makeba” by Jain
“My Name Is” by D Billions
“Never Be Like You” by Flume Ft. Kai
“Sail” by AWOLNATION
“Rapper’s Delight” by Groove Century
“Say My Name” by ATEEZ
“Seven” by Jung Kook ft. Latto
“Shine a Little Love” by The Sunlight Shakers
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child
“Swan Lake” by The Just Dance Orchestra
“Tainted Love” by The Just Dancers
“Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny
“Treasure” by Bruno Mars
“vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo
“Wasabi” by Little Mix
“Whitney” by Rêve
“Woof” by Sofi Tukker
“you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish
Players will enjoy a free one-month trial to Just Dance®+, the subscription-based streaming service, with every copy of Just Dance 2024 Edition. Just Dance+ gives access to even more tracks and provides special perks for in-game events. Dance to all-time favorite legacy tracks from previous Just Dance games or to new exclusive ones coming in each Season!
Additionally, the Just Dance dedicated app turns players’ smartphone into a controller with its phone-scoring technology, which allows up to six players to dance without any additional accessories, available for free on iOS and Android.
For the latest information on Just Dance 2024 Edition or the dedicated Just Dance controller app, please visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use hashtag #JustDance.
About Just Dance
Developed by Ubisoft Paris,* Just Dance is the #1 music video game franchise of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold since 2009 and more than 140 million players worldwide.
The free Just Dance mobile app enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com..
Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games today announced a Digital Deluxe Edition for Cuisineer, the upcoming food-focused action roguelite releasing this November 9 on Windows PC via Steam.
In addition to the full game, the Digital Deluxe Edition contains a Digital Artbook giving players a comprehensive look at the art and design of Cuisineer, packed with early concepts and tasty behind-the-scenes morsels from the development team and the Digital Soundtrack featuring a full hour of cute and funky bops to live, love and eat to. This version will be available at launch for an RRP of €39.57/$39.57. A standard edition will also be available for an RRP of €24.99/$24.99 and a 10% discount will be available for both versions on the week of launch.
One day, Pom returns to her hometown of Paell to see her parents only to find their restaurant closed for business and deep in debt. Now, she must re-open the restaurant and make it thrive. To collect ingredients from the land Pom pursues adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding her cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Cook up a frenzy and grow the derelict eatery into a sensational restaurant that will make Pom’s parents proud.
Developed by BattleBrew Productions and co-published globally on Windows PC via Steam by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer will be released on November 9, 2023, for Windows PC via Steam. To keep up to date with the latest on Pom please visit the official CuisineerTwitter channel or wishlist the title on Steam. For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website.
About Marvelous Europe Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Leximan and Cuisineer, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series.
Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content. For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com.
The Cozy Kingdom Builder and Puzzle Game Adds New Creative Mode, Unlockable Content and New Player Features
Oberhaching, Germany, October 23rd, 2023 – Independent German game developer Bitfall Studios in partnership with German publisher Toplitz Productions announced that its Halloween update for their cozy blend of strategic puzzle game and captivating kingdom builder, TerraScape is now live.
First and foremost, Bitfall Studios are thrilled to introduce the much requested Creative Mode, offering players an endless canvas in Kingdom mode, free from any win or lose conditions. Say goodbye to limitations and embrace the absolute freedom to create stunning Terra masterpieces! In addition, TerraScape has introduced Card Recycling, a game-enhancing feature that allows you to convert redundant cards into valuable points. And that’s not all; there’s now a ‘Finalize game option’ that lets you wrap up a game early while turning all your open moves and remaining cards into points.
Also in the Halloween update are advanced leaderboard visuals, new unlockable content for banners and building re-skins, and of course for a limited time, some Halloween themed spooky goings-on with pumpkins and witches and even an opportunity to unlock a special Halloween banner emblem. With the cozy season now in full swing, the latest update is even more reason to unwind with TerraScape this fall.
Previously, TerraScape has enjoyed a number of content drops including the Foundation Update, Summer Update and recent Meta Update, which also included co-op, provided players with an abundance of new content, including exciting new decks, beautiful new buildings and visual enhancements and new puzzles as part of its early access roadmap. The Growth Update, its last major content update will be announced in the coming months.
TerraScape is available on PC for Steam Early Access and Gog.com and includes challenges, single player and multiplayer game modes. The game is currently on sale on Steam with 25% off.
For more details on the game check out TerraScapes official Steam page here
About Bitfall Studios
Bitfall Studios GmbH is a German game developer studio and its team stretches from Fulda to Berlin. The studio, founded by Lara Klimm, Nico Pattmann, Felix Günther and Nico Wegner, stands and lives for passionate game visions and developments. With the Early Access release of “TerraScape”, gamer can dive into an intoxicating mix of innovative puzzle game and detailed city builder (Full release: 2024).
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.
Virtual reality developer Digital Lode Immersive Media and publisher Tripwire Presents are proud to announce the release of the MR Missions Update, the sixth update for Espire 2, the gold standard in VR stealth and action. The free update is now available to download for those who own the title on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest Pro headsets, adding the brand-new Mixed Reality Mode and bringing the fight against OPHIS to virtually anywhere. Today’s Espire 2 update includes performance and visual improvements for Meta Quest 2 users, and more significant improvements for the recently released Meta Quest 3.
All of the new missions included in the MR Missions Update were designed utilizing key hardware features from Meta Reality, including colour passthrough, scene understanding and passthrough occlusion. These tools allow users to have the ability to see the real-world environment around them, while giving developers unique abilities to customise the player experience. Additionally, Espire 2 is one of the first titles to pioneer the use of procedural generation for placed items in the game world. This use of procedural generation is paired with handcrafted mission design to give users the smoothest, highest quality mixed reality experience possible.
The Espire 2: MR Missions Update features a series of stealth missions that grow and adapt to the player’s personal playspace. Missions are deliberately focused and optimised for all environments ranging from small areas to multiple rooms. Play as Tempest, an agent who must pass a series of Mixed Reality Missions to earn their stripes and be cleared to pilot an Espire Frame. Each mission offers a variety of objectives, constantly changing familiar surroundings as you move; engage with enemy soldiers, bipedal mechs, electronic threats, and more that emerge to prevent you from completing your objective.
To celebrate the release of the Espire 2: MR Missions Update, both Espire 2 and Espire 1 will be on sale for 33% off in the Meta Halloween Sale that runs Monday Oct. 23 through Wednesday Nov. 1!
Watch the Espire 2: MR Missions Update trailer below:
Espire 2 Mixed Reality Mode Key Experiences:
Experience Espire 2’s signature stealth sandbox as all of its 1:1 tracked game mechanics translate perfectly into a mixed reality experience.
Espire Vision: Raise your hand to your head and squeeze the trigger to use Espire Vision – your real world environment is tinted green and exposure is adjusted so darker shadows become bright.
Hold Up Guards: Raise your hand to your mouth and speak to the guards. Your spoken commands are interpreted by Meta’s voice SDK AI assistant and translated into game commands. You can hold up a guard right in your living room.
Take Down Guards: Squeeze the trigger on your controller and see a tranquilizer launcher pop out of your own forearm! Aim your arm at guards to fire darts for a silent takedown.
Lockers are available in your real world. Open up the locker to find and collect resources like weapons, charge batteries and tranquilizer darts. Use the locker to stash an enemy guard’s body, or hide in the locker yourself. Peek through the slats in the locker and see the MR ‘real world’ beyond. Open the door and transition from VR into MR.
Large blast windows will appear on your walls, dramatically extending your real world environment into the virtual world beyond the window. Peer through the windows to see large Hangar installations, store rooms, surveillance centers and other environments, with guard patrols to avoid, and resources to collect.
Large boxes and crates can be utilised to create makeshift cover and hide from guards.
Use your repair tool that’s built into your wrist to disable electronic threats like tripmines, cameras and turrets, and hack data from PC terminals.
Out now for the Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest Pro platforms,Espire 2combines the tactical precision of modern stealth titles with the unprecedented immersion of VR, further expanding upon the genre-defining experience of its critically acclaimed predecessor. Available now for the Meta Quest 3 headset, Digital Lode continues to make performance improvements and advancements to the game as part of their ongoing support for the VR and MR title. Players new to the series can purchase Espire 2 digitally for a MSRP of $29.99 on the Meta Store and jump right in to the new MR Missions Update.
VR media and content creators interested in learning more about the MR Missions Update are encouraged to join the official discord for further information. For more on Digital Lode and to stay up to date on the latest news for Espire 2, be sure to visit the official website.
