Neon-lit arcades, nostalgic trips down memory lane, all in a VR headset near you!

Watford, United Kingdom — April 25th, 2024 |  Arcade Paradise VR, the highly anticipated VR adaptation of the console classic, is out now! Taking players on an empowering journey from virtual rags to arcade riches, they will transform the decrepit ‘King Wash’ Laundromat into a thriving arcade business! Alongside this, the ‘Out of this World’ Jukebox Expansion, featuring a whole host of tracks inspired by the 90’s era, is set to release later this year.

Under neon lights, players can immerse themselves in a world gone by as they step into a virtual reality like no other. Strapping on a headset will be like putting on a time machine, as they craft their very own arcade, chock full of titles that have been specifically created to be experienced in VR. 

Arcade Paradise VR features 12 fully realised VR cabinets alongside 27 traditionally controlled games from the original release. From intense basketball action to games that will push players to the physical limit, Arcade Paradise VR will also include 6 new VR-specific titles – including the ‘Future Home: Enter Reality’ cabinet. 

Watch the Arcade Paradise VR Launch Trailer below:

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of Arcade Paradise VR on Meta Quest,” said Andreas Firnigl, CEO and Game Director at  Developer Nosebleed Interactive. “Arcade Paradise VR represents the culmination of our passion for pushing the boundaries of original games and showcasing what our talented development team can create. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into every aspect of the game, and we can’t wait for players to dive in and experience it for themselves”.

“We started our relationship with Nosebleed on the Switch version of Vostok Inc. They are a wild, creative bunch, and their values are similar to ours. In 2022 Arcade Paradise was released to critical acclaim, but the truth is we’d already started mapping out how to bring it to VR – it felt so right,” said Leo Zullo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Publisher Wired Productions. “We’ve had a great campaign – we’ve seen creators and media love what we’ve shown so far and we can’t wait to celebrate with the team at Nosebleed come launch day!” 

Arcade Paradise VR launches today at 6pm BST/10am PT, you can purchase the game here. For more information, visit the Wired Website,  follow Arcade Paradise on Twitter / X, Wired Productions on Twitter / X, and Nosebleed Interactive on Twitter / X.

Players can wishlist all the games they have seen at Wired Direct ‘24 and also help celebrate Wired’s history of Indie innovation by checking out Wired Direct ‘24 on Steam.

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About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, recent notable launches include: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Tin Hearts, The Last Worker, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Arcade Paradise VR and Hotel Architect.

About Nosebleed Interactive

Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award-winning independent developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the heart of the North East of England. After critical hits Vostok Inc. and Arcade Paradise, Nosebleed are working on Arcade Paradise VR as their next hit title.

The complete 19-song OST will be available as part of Heading Out’s Deluxe Edition, launching May 7 on Steam

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – April 25, 2024 – Don’t touch that dial! Saber Interactive and indie developer Serious Sim have released a new EP for Heading Out, the narrative-adventure driving game launching May 7 on Steam. Available to stream today on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube and more, the “Heading Out Soundtrack EP” features an eclectic mix of six original songs from the game’s full soundtrack, which will be included in the Heading Out – Deluxe Edition.

Heading Out EP: Listen Now

The complete Heading Out soundtrack features 19 original tracks ranging from folk and funk to hard rock and trip hop, covering the wide range of human emotions you’ll experience on your journey down America’s winding highways, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The soundtrack will also be available for purchase individually on Steam as DLC.

Heading Out is a narrative adventure with roguelite elements inspired by cult-classic road movies like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point. It’s you, your car, and the road, as you take off down America’s cities, highways and backroads on an emotional trip of discovery blending white-knuckle racing, strategy and storytelling. Grab the wheel and choose your own route across the USA on an unpredictable thrill ride shaped by the decisions you make. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.

Key Features

• Your Adventure: Each trip offers a unique balance of high-speed chases and races, treacherous hazards and challenges, and colorful characters and stories, brought to life with stylish graphic novel visuals. Outrun your fears and the law, pursue your dreams, and risk the consequences at the end of the road.
• Your Choices: Every journey is yours to define. Strategically plan out your route and resources in advance on the map, or hit the gas and fly by the seat of your pants. Each decision shapes the road ahead, including your narrative encounters, fuel consumption, car condition and wanted level.
• Your Legend: Your unique story unfolds with every pit stop across the heartland. Meet strangers, oddballs and lost souls who will influence your tale, but don’t linger too long – you’ve got to keep moving. Listen to radio hosts spread your myth to the people as it grows while an eclectic Americana soundtrack carries you down the horizon.

Heading Out launches on May 7 and is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more info, visit headingout.games, and follow the game on X and Facebook.

About Serious Sim

Serious Sim – skilled craftsmen who want to tell exceptional stories. Our games focus on humanism, inclusivity and important topics like responsibility or freedom.

We like to talk about difficult issues and work together to give them justice. We’re embracing uniqueness in all its glory! Our previous game – Radio Commander – was a bold move to redefine the genre in a mature way. It sold over 400k units. For more information, visit SeriousSim.net.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 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, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.  Learn more at https://saber.games.

ANGOULÊME, France — April 24, 2024 — Baladins, the whimsical tabletop RPG-inspired co-op fantasy developed by Seed by Seed and published by Armor Games Studios, embarks on a magical, time-sensitive journey on PC via Steam on May 15, 2024. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5|4 versions will join the party at a later date!

Choose from five distinct classes — Cook, Pyro, Dancer, Luxomancer, and Bard — to rise as the hero of this combat-free narrative adventure in the magical world of Gatherac. Adventure alone or form a party of up to four in local and online co-op to spread joy across the land. But beware, Colobra the time-eating dragon lurks in the shadows ready to thwart the heroes’ plans.

Weave a wondrous tale through choice-based dialogue and dice rolls, witnessing various scenarios unfold depending on crucial decisions. Each combination of choices throughout questlines leads to a different outcome, making no two encounters the same!

Traverse the four regions of Gatherac — Mouliac, Hortegarde, Mercazon, and Lumensac — all full of countless areas to explore. Trek through the greenery of Cork Forest, or gaze in awe at the stunning Castle of Hortegarde. Encounter wonderfully quirky NPCs along the way, each with their own beliefs and desires. Fulfill various quests, resolve townsfolk’s disputes, and help them celebrate one another despite their differences!

Use action and movement points each turn to travel to new places, accomplish tasks like brewing potions or taking a nap, gain experience, and upgrade characteristics. At the end of six weeks, bear judgment from Colobra, who determines if the heroes’ actions from the previous loop satisfy its hunger for mirth and adventure. Fail to do so, and Colobra sends the adventurers back in time to start their journey anew!

“With Baladins, we want to provide a whimsical twist on the classic CRPG while making it as accessible as possible to genre newcomers,” said Dan McNeely, CEO & Founder of Armor Games Studios. “We encourage players to embark on this approachable and inclusive choose-your–own-story melding time loop mechanics with colorful, fantastical charm.”

Baladins arrives on PC via Steam on May 15, 2024 for $24.99 USD in English, French, and Japanese. For more information, follow Seed by Seed and Armor Games Studios on Twitter/X, and visit the official game website. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5|4 versions will arrive at a later date.

About Seed By Seed

Seed by Seed is a French studio from Angoulême founded by eight friends. They launched their studio around their first project, a family-friendly, co-op adventure called Pile Up! Box by Box. Today they continue to build innovative games that are full of imagination, bring people together, and push boundaries for all kinds of players around the world.

Seed by Seed values ethical production. They respect their players and their team. Creating bonds is important to them, and they put that into practice in how they make and market their games.

About Armor Games Studios

From its roots as a popular portal for online gaming, Armor Games Studios is a publisher that aims to work directly with and help foster talented indie developers to create unique and engaging games of all types for all platforms. For more information, visit www.armorgamesstudios.com, and follow the company on Twitter @ArmorGameStudio.

Publisher Midwest Games makes a new addition to game night on PC

Green Bay, WI – April 24, 2024 – Floor is…What!?, the four-player party game with 50+ minigames from developer Pyramid Lake Games and publisher Midwest Games, brings family-friendly mayhem to Steam this fall.

Get ready for an epic competition where only the best of the best (or perhaps the most ruthless) will survive! Invoke unrelenting carnage across more than 50 minigames designed to test contestants’ patience, coordination, and of course, friendships – mwahaha! Competitors, ready those reflexes to go head-to-(bobble) head in a wide array of chaotic four-player challenges in both online and local multiplayer. 

Say goodbye to Grandma as you push her into a deadly lava pit from your dungeon perch – haha nerd! Better luck next time to your roommate who got toasted by a falling bomb on the “relaxing” sandy beach. Put to rest that sibling rivalry as you best each opponent with snowballs to the face on slippery ski slopes. In Floor is…What!? you don’t need to be ashamed of how good mayhem feels. 

Everyone’s welcome: simple controls, adjustable difficulty modes, and CPUs accommodate all skill levels. Test diabolical strategies in practice modes before hopping into competitive three vs. one, two vs. two, or total free-for-all matches. Don’t forget to submit your craziest character name for our fast-talking announcer to call out during the match!

Enter the arena as a mischievous bobble-head made from more than 200 different collectible components. Create hilarious characters with bear, duck, and dinosaur heads with matching or mismatching bodies. Add some serious style with funky hairstyles, facial hair, flashy accessories, and fun voice lines to torment taunt the competition. Rank up to unlock mystery toy boxes, collect new pieces, and assemble more entertaining contenders. 

“We welcome all types of buddies, family members, skeletons, and dinosaurs to a ‘friendly,’ chaotic competition of wit and reflexes,” said Josh Garity, Studio Head of Pyramid Lake Games. “Challenge close pals, vicious rivals, or imaginary friends. We can’t wait to see the hijinks competitors create when the game is unleashed later this year!”

Floor is…What!? will be available on PC in Q4 2024, with support across more than 10 languages. 

For more information, check out the game’s official Twitter, and please visit Midwest Games on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #FloorisWhat!? on all social media platforms.

About Pyramid Lake Games

Pyramid Lake Games is a game design and development studio out of Wisconsin, focused on leveraging over 20 years of award-winning user experience and creative expertise to the gaming space.

For more information, visit Pyramid Lake Games on their official website, and follow the team @Pyramid_Lake on Twitter.

About Midwest Games 

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com. 

For more information, visit Midwest Games on LinkedIn, and follow the team @midwestgames_co on Instagram, @midwestgamesco on Twitter, on Discord, and @midwest_games on YouTube.

Valorware, the crafty indie studio founded by British dev Tom Au, is returning to the first game in the 9th Dawn saga with 9th Dawn Remake! 

A full reimagining of the original 9th Dawn title, 9th Dawn Remake is filled with surprising upgrades such as 2.5D graphics, a first-person mode – and even 2-player local co-op, allowing friends to play through the entire game together.

9TH DAWN REMAKE – NEW FEATURES

• New 2.5D graphics
• Completely remade dungeons with bigger maps
• Sprites cleaned and reworked with improved animation
• Rewritten story and quests
• Combat replaced with more fluid, action-based gameplay
• First-person mode added
• Two big mini-games included:
• Fishing Survivors, a bullet-heaven fishing game 
• Deck Rock, a deck-building card game

In the comedic fishing mini-game Fishing Survivors, the amount of fish players defeat directly affects the fishing yield – making for a fun time with the fishies. Fishing Survivors also features a number of different missions to complete that are locked behind overworld map exploration – along with a couple of extra worm warriors to unlock.

Players can also enjoy Deck Rock – a deck-building card mini-game that was inspired by Slay the Spire and Roguebook. Taking control of medieval paper champions, players are tasked with beating game dungeons using the maps found in the main campaign. This turn-based strategy game provides countless hours of fun while players unlock all cards, level up paper champions, and complete dungeons.

DEVELOPER QUOTE

“The original 9th Dawn was my first finished game, after eight previous failed attempts at making an RPG – which is the reason it’s called 9th Dawn. Since it was my first game, the quality was fairly of-its-time and didn’t really capture my original vision. It also had its fair share of unresolved bugs! The state of the original 9th Dawn game has bothered me for years, and I always had plans to remake it. Now 12 years later – after many more game releases, including the successful 9th Dawn III – I was ready to take on the remake. I’ve finally managed to finish it and give it the love that it deserves.”

– Tom Au (Founder & Solo Developer, Valorware)

KEY FEATURES

• Massive Open World: Explore more than 45 new hand-crafted dungeons – each brimming with deadly creatures and loot.
• Design Your Build: Unlock spells and abilities, assign attribute points, and upgrade your equipment. 
• Raise Monster Pets: Hatch friendly creatures from eggs and raise them into powerful allies. 
• Side Quests: Aid the villages of Montelorne by partaking in a range of side quests.
• Loot & Prizes: Collect a vast amount of loot and fill your collecting journals for rewards.
• Craft the Best: Forge weapons, brew potions, and upgrade your weapons to become a champion! 
• Fishing Survivors Mini-Game: Take control of powerful worm warriors and survive deadly waves of enemy fish.
• Deck Rock Mini-Game: Collect maps, level up your card champions, and create an epic deck.

AVAILABILITY

9th Dawn Remake will launch on Steam later this year. Pricing is yet to be determined. Wishlist the game at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550180/9th_Dawn_Remake

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

Valorware is a UK-based game development and publishing company led by developer Tom Au that is focused on producing content-rich RPGs. In addition to 9th Dawn Remake, Valorware has released Valkyrie Champions, Throne Quest Deluxe, and the 9th Dawn series. To learn more about Valorware, please visit http://valorware.com.

Commits to 90% absolute reduction in emissions and 55% intensity reduction in indirect emissions as it transitions to clean renewable energy and incorporating recycled materials into products. All new product lines across three core PC categories of mice, keyboards and headsets to include up to 85% recycled materials in the base model. 

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced significant progress in its ambitious 10-year sustainability roadmap in commemoration of Earth Day 2024. Razer’s roadmap outlines a comprehensive set of goals focused on minimizing environmental impact across product lifecycles, operations, and supply chains. Razer also announced restructuring of its manufacturing lines to integrate up to 85 percent recycled materials across three core PC categories of mice, keyboards and headsets in the base models.    

Razer’s target for a 1.5 degree Celsius reduction pathway means the company’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals are consistent with the ambitious goal of the Paris Climate Accord. The 2030 targets have been validated by Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) as aligned to the 1.5-degree Celsius pathway, demonstrating its leadership in driving real climate action that is aligned with the latest climate science. In addition, Razer furthers the agenda of forging a sustainable future for gaming through innovative breakthroughs and committed sustainability solutions by utilizing recycled materials in its products. 

“By making recycled materials the standard across our entire PC peripheral portfolio and aligning with the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment, we are committed to using our platform to drive the positive change millions of gamers want for our planet,” said Kenneth Ng, Global Sustainability Lead at Razer. “The cumulative effect of incorporating recycled materials into a wider range of products significantly expands Razer’s positive impact on the environment. This is done in the hopes of empowering every player to make conscious choices for a more sustainable gaming experience.” 

Razer has committed to the SBTi’s Business Ambition for 1.5 degree campaign and started company-wide emission reduction, encompassing all scopes of emissions, which is a testament to its commitment to tackling climate change across all operations and throughout their value chain. This ambitious move positions Razer among a dedicated group of global companies pushing towards a sustainable and equitable future. This commitment extends beyond aligning with international standards through a rigorous validation process, SBTi has confirmed the ambitious nature of Razer’s science-based targets, solidifying the brand’s leadership in driving real climate action. 

Razer’s validated targets address emissions across its entire business, including anticipated growth. For operational emissions, Razer has set a staggering 90% target of absolute reduction in emissions from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the brand aims for a 55% intensity reduction in indirect emissions within its upstream and downstream value chain by 2030, also measured against the 2019 baseline. To achieve these impactful goals, Razer is implementing a comprehensive strategy, including transitioning to clean renewable energy for all corporate offices, incorporating recycled materials into products, prioritizing less carbon-intensive transportation methods (like sea freight), and actively promoting participation in its takeback and recycling programs. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, Razer is actively engaging its supply chain, encouraging the use of recycled plastics, and establishing clear communication channels for data reporting and progress tracking. 

#GoGreenwithRazer, Razer’s 10-year Sustainability Roadmap 

Under the #GoGreenWithRazer banner, the Razer’s 10-year sustainability roadmap seeks to preserve nature and protect the environment – ensuring a cleaner, greener world for future generations to continue gaming in.  

The incorporation of recycled materials across its entire PC peripheral suite is just one step in Razer’s ongoing sustainability journey. It is projected after one year of implementing engineering change in incorporating recycled materials, 65% of Razer’s annual shipped volume will comprise recycled materials. Razer has also gone beyond its own operations, actively leading industry-level sustainability efforts. This includes collaborating with suppliers who share the brand’s commitment, setting a new standard for responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain.  

Backed by a strong gaming community equally passionate about a better future for our planet, Razer is dedicated to empower gamers to be part of the solution. By eliminating plastics from packaging, optimizing packaging size, minimalistic designs and utilizing FSC-certified paper with soy ink, Razer has continuously minimized its environmental footprint. Razer is also offering accessible recycling options and reward programs to incentivize responsible disposal of its products. Recycling options differ across markets.  

For more information about the #GoGreenwithRazer 10-year sustainability roadmap, please visit https://www.razer.com/go-green.  

ABOUT RAZER 

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand made For Gamers. By Gamers. 

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, Razer has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services. 

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.  

With over 200 million users, Razer’s software platform includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system supporting thousands of devices and hundreds of games/apps), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher). 

Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z, through Razer Gold – one of the world’s largest game payment services. 

Razer is committed towards a sustainable future and is taking responsibility through its #GoGreenWithRazer movement. The brand aims to minimize environmental impact through its various initiatives, which includes using recycled materials, responsible design, and encouraging responsible product disposal. 

Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine, California and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai and 19 offices worldwide. 

Get the ball rolling (literally!) in dynamic local multiplayer for up to four players from Mindscape and Lakeview Games!

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands – April 24, 2024 – Love to hang out with friends? Throwing a housewarming? Want to let off some steam? Whatever your motivation, Pool Party will be there to the rescue when it launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 16, 2024!

Developed by Lakeview Games and published by Mindscape, Pool Party is a laugh-out-loud arcade game where up to four players can go head-to-head in chaotic physics-based sports and brawl modes. Fight to become the king of the party using your cat-like reflexes to take down the competition.

Watch the Pool Party Release Date Announcement Trailer below for Proof!

Dive into a wave of fun at the Pool Party resort, as you battle in game modes like free-for-all, football, pool and more! These pool balls aren’t just adorable – they’re also surprisingly agile, reaching ridiculous speeds as they roll and bounce around the arena! You’ll be amazed by the sheer power of a perfectly aimed kick, propelling a rival ball all over the place. So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends, grab a cue, and duke it out in chaotic physics-based party games in Pool Party!

Key Features

• Enjoy chaotic physics-based sports and brawl games.
• Battle with up to four players in local multiplayer – or play solo!
• Add bots to fill out teams or practice your skills.
• Easy to learn, hard to master – anyone can join the fun!
• Master a variety of game modes like Pool, Idol, Sumo, and Free-for-All.

Remember to RSVP to the party by wishlisting Pool Party on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Nintendo eShop!

Pool Party’s physical edition for Nintendo Switch (code in box) and PlayStation 5 will hit shelves in Europe on launch day, with the North American release coming later on June 14.

For those who can’t get enough of a good time, Pool Party is heading to TwitchCon Europe! Mindscape is bringing the game to Rotterdam from June 29-30 in the Indie Game Zone, Booth 2206-IND.

About Mindscape

Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years. Capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as Asterix & Obelix, The Smurfs, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Story of Seasons. Publishing games like Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, and Recompile. Developing products like Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Reader Rabbit, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games. For more information, visit www.mindscape.com. Mindscape® and the Mindscape® logo are registered trademarks of Elementalz B.V. and its affiliates. © 2024 All rights reserved.

About Lakeview Games

Founded in 2021 Lakeview is an innovative game development studio located in Geneva, Switzerland. Their goal is to create entertaining and captivating experiences for all kinds of players. With their first title they want to bring people together and express their love for the party game genre. © 2024 All rights reserved.