DALLAS – April 22nd, 2024 – Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, wages war against wickedness with the upcoming release of Episode Two on PC via Steam and GOG this Summer. Tune into the OTK Expo, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 for a special Wizordum announcement during the showcase. In the meantime, get a sneak peek at Episode 2’s spell-slinging arsenal here.

After cleansing corruption from the town of Grimbrook, the hunt for the source of Chaos leads one of the last mages of Wizordum on a journey to all-new locales. Episode Two enhances the spell-slinging with a new weapon, added alternate attacks, and a refined magic system where defeating enemies replenishes spellcasting abilities.

Harness the godlike power of the new Storm Gauntlets, which can shatter enemies in an instant with powerful lighting bolts. Unleash new secondary attacks for existing weapons: incinerate multiple monsters at close range with the Fire Ring’s added flame-breathing ability, or fire off a manually-timed explosion with the Spellstriker’s Arcane Rock.

Blast, bash, and burn a path through both existing and brand-new biomes in the newly-added Campaign Mode featuring spider-filled magical forests, swamp ruins teeming with bog beasts, and mercenary-filled warships. Brave the ill-fated Mountain Fortress filled with deadly traps, where one wrong step can trigger a slew of bone-crushing boulders, moving walls, and flaming projectiles. 

Search for coin-filled coffers throughout every puzzle-filled quest, and exchange valuable loot for spell upgrades, alternate attacks, and much more by visiting the newly-added sorcerer’s shop after each level. 

Race against the clock in speedrun-friendly levels with multiple difficulty options, or build new experiences to share with fellow wizards across the globe with an in-game level editor available on both Steam and GOG. Wage enchanted warfare to a hi-fi orchestral composition called “Symphonic Suite from Wizordum”, available on Apogee’s YouTube channel as well as all music streaming platforms.

“The Wizordum community has provided so much helpful feedback so far, and we’re proud to have brought many community-requested features to reality,” said Primož Vovk, developer at Emberheart Games. “We have even more content planned for 1.0, and cannot wait to share more in the near future.”

Wizordum is available on Steam for $14.99. For more information on the enchanted world of Wizordum, check out their Twitter and Discord. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

About Emberheart Games 

The lead developer on Wizordum is Primoz Vovk of Emberheart Games, whose previous work includes recent remasters of past Apogee hits from the 90’s, like Crystal Caves, Secret Agent, and Monster Bash. Wizordum is an all-new IP and collaboration between Apogee and Emberheart on an IP owned by Emberheart Games.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.

SHANGHAI, China – April 10, 2024 – The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, the dark visual novel pushing moral boundaries from developer Zerocreation Games and publisher 2P Games, conquers inner demons on PC via Steam today at 9pm PST/ 12am EST.

After losing everything in the Great Tianqi Explosion, Liang is reduced to a husk of his former self and resorts to a life of crime. Killing for profit became a lucrative means of income as Liang wanders through the rebellion-stricken country. One day an unsavory merchant commissions him to escort four young girls to a wealthy lord. Liang slowly learns the lord is a swine demon that eats young girls, and must challenge his wavering morals on this epic journey of redemption.

Abducted from various walks of life, each girl has her own traits and personality requiring particular care and attention. Foster trust and bond with the young girls in an era of war and turmoil. Carefully make decisions, as each choice leads to distinct branches and consequences. Collect all of the different endings and discover the true finale of the story.

Traverse through the Ming Dynasty in hand-drawn illustrations combining traditional Chinese and modern animation styles. Become immersed in a chaotic adventure voiced by industry veterans Hanser and Hua Ling (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail), among others. Over 260,000 words of text and nine different endings await.

“The Hungry Lamb keeps a similar tone to our first title The Peach Blossom Spring and plays to its strengths, with improved pacing and writing style,” said Ji Ling, Producer for Zerocreation Games. “We look forward to seeing players from all regions enjoy this dark-tone story and experience an unforgettable journey.”

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is now available on PC via Steam for $9.99 USD. It supports Chinese, English, and Japanese text with Chinese voice acting, and will be accompanied by a Japanese dub in a future update. To learn more, follow 2P Games on Twitter and Discord.

About 2P Games 

2P Games was founded in China by a small team of experts from the Asian games industry with a decade of professional experience. They are behind the release of successful indie gems like Immortal Life, Return from Core, and Time Walker: Dark World. 

About Zerocreation Games 

Zerocreation Games is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. The producer has previously released the critically-acclaimed title “The Peach Blossom Spring”, and aims to bring storytelling to the next level in “The Hungry Lamb”.

Today’s surprise announcement brings Zuko to the Brawl along with a new character breakdown!

MINNEAPOLIS – April 22, 2024 – Heir to the Fire Nation’s throne, Prince Zuko, joins the battle in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s newest DLC, available on April 24! Take control of your destiny with this all-new fiery fighter, utilizing a diverse moveset of quick attacks, powerful combos, and the devastating strength of the Dancing Dragon.

Unleash the might of the Fire Nation! Prince Zuko excels with fast, flaming attacks, which can easily become powerful combo tools. Pull out Zuko’s swords to slash the competition, then throw them across the stage to extend your combos. Master the slow but devastating Dancing Dragon Punch to deal massive damage and send your enemies flying – just watch out not to leave yourself open for a counterattack!

Zuko is available for owners of the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Season Pass, which features four DLC Brawlers (including Mr. Krabs, who was added earlier this year), plus the exclusive SpongeBob Quickster costume, all for $24.99. Players can also gain access to Zuko and three additional character costumes individually for $6.99. More details on future DLC Brawlers Rocksteady and Iroh will be available at a later date.

About Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with an expansive roster of over two dozen fighters, including all-new characters like Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, the Angry Beavers, Azula, and more! Choose your favorite Brawlers, customize them with iconic outfits, master their unique move sets, and use powerful Supers to land the finishing blow. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 features a single-player roguelike campaign, voice acting for all playable characters, and full crossplay across all platforms.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It is developed by Fair Play Labs and Ludosity and published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com, and follow the game on Twitter.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

STARLIGHT GAMES – A new Liverpool based studio bringing innovative experiences and empowering young talent in Unreal Engine 5

House of Golf 2 coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Summer 2024. Exciting new futuristic sports game and strategy sci-fi rogue-lite action experience and UEFN titles are also in development.

STARLIGHT GAMES, a new and pioneering video game studio based in Liverpool, UK lead by Gary Nichols and well-known industry experienced developers, has been set up to develop new IP that focuses on innovative gameplay experiences that are visually stunning. The studio also seeks to discover young new talent and give them hands on experience in the videogame industry.

STARLIGHT GAMES has a senior management team of industry professionals, including the co-creator of WipEout, Nick Burcombe, Design Director and Producer, Andy Santos, who co-created Skate, directed a global #1 game in the Resident Evil franchise, and more recently, Horizon: Call of the Mountain and Production Director Ben Cronin who was a founding team member of Gamesys, the company behind Jackpotjoy, the UK’s biggest online bingo provider.

The company has a mission to create the best experiences using the power of Unreal Engine 5 with a focus on nurturing young talent from the local community with the aim to fuel the next generation of game developers and innovate in gameplay mechanics.

“Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish and dreams can be turned into reality,” said Gary Nichols, Founder of Starlight Games. “We want to provide the platform and resources for young talent to thrive and leave a lasting impact on the industry.”

With the creation of the new studio, STARLIGHT GAMES also is pleased to announce HOUSE OF GOLF 2 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S releasing in Summer 2024. Two additional games are also in development – an exciting futuristic sports title, which is being directed by WipEout creator Nick Burcombe and more details will be revealed in the coming months.

The studio is also working on a strategy sci-fi rogue-lite action experience that will also be revealed soon. Also, in development are several Unreal Engine Fortnite experiences lead by the team’s young new talent the first of which is Jungle Jam and will launch at the end of April 2024.

HOUSE OF GOLF 2 is a sequel to the successful HOUSE OF GOLF released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019. The new game is developed with Unreal 5, and it takes the fun approach of mini-golf and brings it into the home with over 100 incredible courses, gorgeous visuals, weekly tournaments, and many crazy ways to play. With many of its unique and tricky challenges designed by one of the company’s young and passionate game designers who joined the studio after graduating from a local university. The game also features couch-based 4-player multiplayer and is coming in the summer.

About STARLIGHT GAMES:

Starlight Games is a Liverpool based games studio that has three titles in development with one release in 2024 – House of Golf 2 and further games in production. The company has a deep understanding and focus on Unreal Engine 5 and is backed up by design directors Nick Burcombe who created the WipEout franchise, Andy Santos co-creator of Skate and game director on both Resident Evil & Horizon franchises and Ben Cronin as Project Director.

About GARY NICHOLS:

Founder of Starlight Games. Gary began his career at the iconic Psygnosis and has for the last 20 years run a boutique work for hire studio. His passion for video games and bringing young people into the industry comes from his own experience of struggling to get his first games job.

Discover what really happened to the wounded dragon in the epic conclusion to the Fort Forinthry storyline

Watch the Dev Diary: Requiem for a Dragon here:

Monday 22 April 2024, Cambridge, UK. Uncover the chilling secrets of Ungael and embark on a quest to track down Vorkath in RuneScape’s latest quest ‘Requiem for a Dragon’, available to RuneScape members today.

Marking the epic conclusion to the Fort Forinthry storyline and the start of a new chapter of lore in RuneScape, Requiem for a Dragon promises adventure, unique rewards, and a new area to explore.

Pursue the trail of the wounded dragon, Vorkath, and journey deep into a new area on the island of Ungael. Armed with your wits and your courage, brave the bitter cold to uncover the hidden secrets of Ungael, but beware… as some not-so-friendly Zamorakian faces may have other plans for your arrival.     

Hidden amongst the frozen cliffs of Ungael, players will find a brand-new necromancy ritual site, with unique rewards available to the bravest adventurers. Equip Zorgoth’s Ring, a new necromancy combat ring, to deliver powerful damage to your enemies, and complete Rituals at the Ungael Ritual Site to grow its power even further. Receive the title of ‘Soulfarer’ and gain access to the new Ungael Teleport Spell as you journey deeper into the island of Ungael.

Requiem for a Dragon Features:

• The start of a new chapter in RuneScape, bringing an end to the Fort Forinthry storyline and filled with mysteries, adventure, and a cast of characters who may help or hinder players.
• A thrilling new quest on the pursuit of injured dragon Vorkath, taking players on an adventure into the bitter cold lands of Ungael, where familiar faces await.
• A new Necromancy ritual site, opening up a realm of new possibilities with more cost-efficient materials, longer disturbances, and on-site chest and ritual storage. 
• Unique rewards to collect and earn in a chilling new land. Collect bonuses, level up XP, and access new spells and titles across the world of Ungael.

RuneScape ‘Requiem for a Dragon’ is available to RuneScape members who have completed the ‘Vorkath: Battle of Forinthry’, ‘Tomes of the Warlock’, and the ‘Kili Row’ quests. 

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About RuneScape

Celebrating more than twenty years of adventures and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available”, RuneScape is an ever-expanding, community-driven game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, with over 300 million player accounts. 

Set in a medieval fantasy land, players embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 28 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape is available across PC, iOS and Android devices.

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Round-based FPS title breaks records across sales and social media

Penarth, Wales, Monday 22 April – Wales Interactive celebrated the launch of their zombie survival FPS Sker Ritual as the biggest ever for the company. Its most successful launch of all time, Sker Ritual has become Wales Interactive’s fastest-selling and biggest launch to-date. Reaching the top 10 in Steam’s ‘Top Seller’ list, the game has also featured prominently in Steam’s FPS Fest as well as achieving millions of views with content on Tik Tok.

Check out Sker Ritual’s Official Launch Trailer below:

Developed by a core team of just five people, in Sker Ritual players battle waves of vicious horrors, alone or in up to four-player co-op, as they attempt to survive the onslaught of the Quiet Ones. Shoot through hordes of enemies, collect Celtic God powers, upgrade an arsenal of steampunk weapons and attempt to defeat the evil on Sker Island.

Sker Ritual Key Features:

• Traverse alone or rally with friends: Battle the Quiet Ones alone or with up to three additional players in online co-op. Be warned, the hordes scale based on the player count.
• Four haunting locations to explore: Fight your way through four maps each with their own secrets to uncover. Explore the Cursed Lands of Lavernock, Ashes of Sker Hotel, Sewers of the Dead, and Deadly Lover’s Fortress. 
• Wield the power of Celtic Gods: Killing enemies offer a chance to drop powerful Miracles, each offering a choice of three upgradable powers. Bound to a Celtic God, each upgrade comes with a different rarity, core attributes and power.
• Face off against terrifying horrors: The Quiet Ones are back and they have brought friends. Sker Island is crawling with new enemies and elites, each with their own abilities and one goal in mind, total destruction.

Sker Ritual is out now and available on Steam, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for £19.99 / $24.99, or opt for the Digital Deluxe featuring the game and four cosmetic DLCs for £29.99 / $34.99.

About Wales Interactive:

Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning indie video game and interactive movie developer and publisher. Its growing portfolio of titles have been played by millions globally, including the award-winning occult horror, Maid of Sker. Wales Interactive has also become one of the driving forces behind the rebirth of the interactive movie with titles such as The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Shapeshifting Detective and The Isle Tide Hotel. The team has refined the process of making interactive movies, having developed its own scripting tool called WIST, which allows any writer to easily create multi-directional scripts.

Created with younger players in mind, endearing Mouse & Crane offers critical thinking activities & meaningful fun that highlights environmental consciousness

MONTREAL and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 22, 2024—Two women-owned and operated game development studios announced today that they’ve teamed up and are developing an Earth Day-worthy Switch title for young audiences. Denmark’s Those Eyes and Canadian studio Tobo are developing Mouse & Crane for Switch, a single-player and cooperative play puzzle-based adventure. It will be a younger child’s perfect first game, offering teachable moments through upcycling, recycling, and construction.

Mouse & Crane is a charming indie IP that focuses on the adventures of three best friends and encourages players to solve puzzles and challenges imaginatively. Children will be able to build new things with everyday tools such as a screwdriver or a glue gun-–inspiring kids and their parents to undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) activities together. The art design will be a unique hand-drawn collage style reminiscent of cozy picture books.

“Video games are a staple in most households. Parents and older siblings are playing some type of game. We want to provide an adventure that is appropriate for the younger, newer player,” said Trine Laier, owner, game director, and producer at Those Eyes. “The Switch platform made sense as it’s easy to use with their smaller fingers, lightweight, and offers a large library of family-friendly games. Moms and dads can hand their Switch to their child, or play with them, and feel good about it.”

Judith Beauregard, co-CEO and producer at Tobo adds, “When we started creating this game, we knew it had to be accessible for a younger child. The game is being created with a focus on a young child’s skill level. The levels are designed to encourage cooperation and help boost their problem-solving confidence. Mouse & Crane for Switch won’t require young players to know how to read, and important information is either spoken or displayed as universally understandable icons.”

Mouse & Crane for Switch will inspire children to solve problems peacefully through creativity and collaboration. In cooperative play, the child and parent (or an older sibling) will work together to solve puzzles that can’t be completed alone, sharing digital moments. Additionally, there is flexibility for parents to adapt their involvement according to their child’s needs, what Laier and Beauregard refer to as ‘parent-friendly’ gameplay.  Mouse & Crane for Switch is scheduled to be released in June 2024. The game will be GDPR-K and COPPA compliant. To learn about Mouse & Crane for Switch or the overall brand, please visit www.mouseandcrane.com.

About Those Eyes

Danish studio Those Eyes develops award-winning video games, art, film, and animation across all formats. The company was established in 1999 and operates with sincerity, play, and humor – always intending to entertain and break new grounds for storytelling. Visit www.thoseeyes.dk for more.

About Tobo

Since 2012, Canadian studio Tobo has created original, inspiring, and engaging multiplatform experiences for children aged 3 to 15. Tobo produces games, books, series, and films in various formats and aims to engage today’s kids and their parents. Visit www.tobostudio.com for more.

Use your crafting, combat, and automation skills to survive the many challenges this 2D open world survival crafting game throws at you.

HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS, April 22, 2024 – Iceberg Interactive and solo developer Isaac Denner are excited to announce that Minicology is almost here. The 2D interstellar survival sandbox game is set to release on April 25th, 2024 on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG.com and digital marketplaces at an SRP of $14.99/€14.79/£12.79. 

Minicology takes you on an interstellar journey through the mini-verse where your goal is to Explore, Survive, Craft, Automate, and Battle. Reach for the stars and travel through a procedurally-generated universe of tiny planets! Build bases, defend against invaders, terraform worlds, and engineer factories that automatically farm and mine. Minicology encourages creative solutions to everything — from cultivating plants to fighting enemies!

If you’ve always wanted to embark on a thrilling space expedition, where adventure, danger and creativity await you at every corner, now’s your chance. 

To show you how amazing this game is, we have prepared a Launch trailer that can be found below:

WELCOME TO MINICOLOGY!

You have crash-landed into a mini-verse of tiny planets. Embark on an interstellar survival sandbox journey. Use your crafting, combat, and automation skills to survive the many challenges this mini-verse throws at you.

Key Features

Immerse yourself in a world where self-sufficiency is key. Gather valuable resources, grow your own crops, and learn to automate anything. Use item pipes to transfer materials and automate processes  around your base, hunt for food, harness energy, and secure your water source as you navigate the challenges of this miniature universe — but it doesn’t stop there — get creative and construct a fully-fledged base, that can repel invaders and stand as a testament to your survival skills.

• Sandbox-style building & terraforming mechanics. Make your planet your way!
• Survive by hunting, farming, or a mix of the two – just don’t hunt a species into extinction!
• Automate your base: pipe items from chests into furnaces, synthesize new materials, and irrigate your farms.
• Dozens of unique events and objectives, ranging from meteor showers to boss battles.
• Massive procedural universe to explore, with an objective system that keeps gameplay fresh.
• 8 Challenging boss battles.
• Craft accessories, armor, and weapons to flesh out your build.
• Don’t lose track of time! Immersive day/night cycle, with unique events tied to each!
• Your actions have consequences: animals can be driven to extinction, and players can trigger hazardous weather conditions.
• And yes, the planets are actually round.

Curious to get a first taste? Request a key or try our new demo, available on Steam right now!

ABOUT ISAAC DENNER

Isaac is an independent developer based in Portland, Maine. He aims to build games that get players thinking creatively, whilst sparking a sense of magic, charm, and joy. Minicology is his first project.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE

Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of game industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie. Known for many hit franchises, including Killing Floor 2, Maneater, and Circle Empires, the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, King of Retail, Land of the Vikings, CLeM, AirportSim and Hellbreach: Vegas. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Monster Run, Minicology, and Railroad Corporation 2. To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com

FuturLab’s hit PowerWash Simulator reaches over 12 million players as the studio launches new website

Brighton, UK – 22 April 2024 – FuturLab’s award-winning hit, PowerWash Simulator has splashed its way to 12 million players, thanks to its exciting DLC expansions, including recent Special Packs for SpongeBob SquarePants, Back to the Future and Warhammer 40,000, as well as the release of the game on Meta Quest.

First washing away players’ worries when it was released in Early Access in May 2021, the game has continued to go from strength to strength, enchanting players as they’ve scrubbed down the town of Muckingham, banished Bikini Bottom’s grime and annihilated filth in the 41st Millennium. Fans can expect much more content on the horizon, with a roadmap of both free and paid DLC coming this year.

This announcement comes at the same time as another exciting development from the studio, as they unveil a new website that solidifies their commitment to games that soothe.

Kirsty Rigden, FuturLab’s CEO, said:

“We are continuously in awe of the impact our game has made on people. Now with a staggering 12 million players, it’s clear that there’s a desire for games like PowerWash Simulator that provide a soothing sense of satisfaction – and we intend to make them! To mark this new direction for the studio, we’re excited to reveal our new website.”

About PowerWash Simulator

A relaxing single player or online co-op game for all ages, PowerWash Simulator allows players to fire up their virtual power washers and blast away every speck of dirt in levels spanning from humble homes to towering temples. This cathartic game has gathered a huge following of people who want to relax and unwind with no threats, timers or antagonists – allowing them to immerse themselves in a soothing space where they can have fun, be creative and go at their own pace whilst feeling a satisfying sense of achievement.

Voiced by Karl Urban, Find Bob’s Explorer Notes In-Game to Unlock Animated Show Character Costumes

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 19, 2024 – In celebration of the International release of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES today in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Studio Wildcard announced that the ARK: Survival Ascended “Dear Jane” event has received an extra-special update: Now when survivors equip the Animated Series “Bob” costume, they’ll hear Bob’s voice (Karl Urban) reacting to gameplay actions and delivering witty quips when using emotes! Each ‘Dear Jane’ note details Bob’s escapades on The Island with references to the events of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES and unlocks 4 of the 28 available in-game animated costumes, including Helena, Bob, Dodo and Scary the Parasaur, among other characters from the show. Players can find every note in-game to collect them all!

ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES is an all-new original series based on the hit-survival game ARK: Survival Evolved created by Studio Wildcard. The first six episodes of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES are now available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Watch the Official Promo for ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES below. Part two of the season will debut with seven new episodes at a later date.

The animated series voice cast includes Oscar® winners Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice), Gerard Butler (Plane), David Tennant (Doctor Who), Oscar nominees Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction) and Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy), Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time), and Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious franchise). 

An animated adaptation of the hit video game featuring Yeoh, Butler, Crowe and Diesel, ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES is a sweeping saga spanning eons of human history. When 21st century paleontologist Helena Walker (Madden) finds herself resurrected on a mysterious primeval island populated by prehistoric beasts, she must learn to survive with new allies from throughout time, while trying to uncover the true nature of their strange new world.

The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. Monitor your food, water, temperature, and weather patterns. Slowly expand outwards, then start to harvest, build structures, farm crops, customize each visual design, and proceed to explore to uncover the true nature of The Island and the worlds beyond.  ARK: Survival Ascended is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Windows PC and Steam.
 
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com