Serve Bomb Pops in Roblox’s Restaurant Tycoon 2 now through 5 September

Paramus, NJ – 29 August 2023 – Twenty million digital bites have been taken out of Bomb Pop, the iconic red, white, and blue frozen treat, via a seamless playable activationcourtesy of influential marketing agency Moonrock Labs and business agency GALE. 

The refreshing rocket shaped treats are available in Restaurant Tycoon 2, the top game inside of Roblox with more than three million favorites and played more than one billion times. The limited time collaboration with Bomb Pop began on Tuesday, 22 August and carries on until Tuesday, 5 Sept. 2023. Tweens at least 13 years of age can participate in the experience.

This mouth-watering milestone makes the fan-favorite frozen treat the most-sold branded food item of all time in Roblox. Players can’t get enough of the 75+ custom-created in-game Bomb Pop items from the decor, to the menu. Bomb Pop is bringing eight signature flavors from the beloved original to fan favorites such as Banana Fudge, Nerds, and more, to the largest gaming ecosystem for teens. 

Past seamlessly crafted brand integrations from Moonrock Labs include Fortnite x Fanta and Fortnite x Burger King. Fortnite x Fanta featured a 50 person battle royale gamemode with Fanta flavor-inspired builds, architecture, 3D models, signs, and billboards, successfully reaching more than 400K players. Fortnite x Burger King of Chile crafted an immersive in-game race track experience featuring in-game Burger King locations. Players zipped through the track spotlighting Burger King-themed billboards and logos, including the beloved Whopper, fries, and condiments.

“Creating fun, quality experiences that gamers love is the very foundation of Moonrock Labs,” said John Benyamine, Co-Founder, Moonrock. “We knew Restaurant Tycoon 2 within Roblox was the perfect partner for our collaboration with Bomb Pop, and the 20 million units eaten up continues to rise!” 

“Bomb Pop is already a frozen favorite in real life, and we are thrilled to see the brand affinity extend into the virtual world,” added Alnese Thomas, Senior Brand Manager of Bomb Pop, “Restaurant Tycoon 2 was an amazing partner to introduce Bomb Pop to the metaverse and we are excited to see the numbers of Bomb Pops climb above 20 million and beyond!”

“This campaign is about understanding gamer’s existing behaviors and delivering an entertaining branded activation,” said GALE Director of Emerging Connections Max Bass. “Through GALE’s collaboration with Moonrock Labs, Bomb Pop was able to naturally immerse itself into Restaurant Tycoon 2 and create unique value, with limited edition items and the ability to earn new flavors as players level up.”

Bomb Pop x Roblox is available to play now in Restaurant Tycoon 2 within Roblox until Tuesday, 5 Sept. 2023. For more information check out the official Bomb Pop website, and keep up with Moonrock Labs on their official website. 

About Moonrock

Moonrock combines decades of video game industry knowledge with cutting edge engagement methods and technologies designed to reach the critically-important gamer demographic. Specializing in content creation on a variety of networks, Moonrock opened its Labs division in 2023 with a team of 150 developers, designers, and product managers creating interactive experiences in Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and other leading gaming platforms. Clients include Samsung, PUBG, Red Bull, Immutable, HyperX, Paramount, Comic-Con International, and more.

About Bomb Pop

Bomb Pop is the original symbol of summer fun. Made by Wells Enterprises, Inc., the brand began in 1955 with its launch of the rocket-shaped red, white, and blue ice pop. Through its iconic shape and distinct soft, icy texture, Bomb Pop has bridged generations of families and friends over the last 65 years. Learn more about your favorite Bomb Pop – and locate a store near you – at www.bombpop.com.

About GALE

GALE is a Business Agency. We bring business insights to brand storytelling and activate across every channel. With expertise in business strategy, CRM, loyalty, brand storytelling, integrated, performance, creative, and content marketing, experience design and media, GALE creates marketing systems and communications that grow businesses. Founded in 2014, the agency currently has offices in New York, Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, London, Austin and Bengaluru. In 2021, GALE was named Data & Analytics Agency of the year on the Ad Age A-List.

CALABASAS, Calif. – Aug. 29, 2023 – Crime Boss: Rockay City continues its path to criminal excellence with the third free update available now on PC for Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.

Key Details

• New Scenarios and Environments – Take on the Gas Station, Car Dealer, and Truck Convoy missions, which appear in both the campaign and Crime Time modes.
• Character Persistency – Progression through individual character missions now persists through campaign runs. A unique character dying in their character mission no longer resets the plotline, now resuming in the next campaign run after the last successful character mission instead. The plotline only resets when the unique character dies through regular means and not in their character mission.  
• Improved Stealth Gameplay and Rebalancing – Employ stronger stealth takedowns, with improved enemy AI perceptions and reactions. INGAME STUDIOS also rebalanced the campaign economy, silencers, the “New Blood” Urban Legend mission chain, and more.
• Shuffle Mission Chains Mode in Crime Time – Play missions in a new way, with randomized mission chains in three challenging difficulty tiers. Full completion of these chains offers greater respect points and awards.
• Kick, Mute, and Examine Profiles in Multiplayer – While specific details on functionality depends on the platform, hosts can now kick ne’er-do-wells from their games. We’re criminals, not monsters.
• See the full patch notes with additional changes here.

Fact Sheet

• Title: Crime Boss: Rockay City
• Genre: First-Person Shooter, Rogue-Lite
• Publisher: 505 Games
• Developer: INGAME STUDIOS
• Platforms: PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Rating:  M (ESRB), 18 (PEGI)
• Release Window: 2023
• Price: $39.99 USD, €39,99 EUR, £34.99 GBP

New mode and enhanced gameplay make this acclaimed beat-’em-up even better

Valencia, Calif. – August 29, 2023 – There’s never been a better time to hit the mean streets of River City! Independent game studio WayForward is thrilled to announce that a new free update is now available for River City Girls 2, adding online play to the co-op beat-’em-up’s 4-player mode on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This is in addition to the existing up-to-4-player local co-op mode and the crossplay-enabled online 2-player mode available on all platforms, which includes Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. To celebrate the occasion, a new trailer narrated by River City troublemaker Godai (voiced by Sean “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin) showcasing what players can expect to encounter in the River City Girls series can be seen below:

The up-to-4-player online update for River City Girls 2 follows other recent performance and balance patches across all platforms, allowing users to enjoy gameplay that’s smoother, fiercer, and even more action-packed. Following the recent updates, repeat playthroughs of New Game+ are now possible, and the animation rate has been increased to provide a 60FPS experience on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC, as well as upgraded performance on Switch. Based on user feedback, combos and juggles have been made more user-friendly, allowing Misako, Kyoko, and their allies to really bring the hurt to crime-lord Sabu and his yakuza army.

These new inclusions are on top of River City Girls 2’s already robust combat and rewarding feature set, which includes six playable characters, an expansive world with eight distinct regions, numerous weapons, personality-packed bosses, upgradable movesets, RPG-like character growth, recruits that assist you in battle, dozens of items and accessories to buy and equip, spectacular pixel-art graphics, full voiceovers by an all-star cast, an anime-style intro, and a fabulous soundtrack by composer Megan McDuffee.

For even more bone-busting action, new digital bundles containing all three River City Girls titles have begun rolling out on digital storefronts. Players will now be able to experience the entire saga — consisting of River City Girls 1, River City Girls 2, and River City Girls Zero — in one convenient, skull-cracking package at a discounted price of $74.99. River City Girls 2 launched digitally in December 2022 and is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

For more information on the River City Girls series, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook.

Key Features

• Six playable characters, each with their own fighting styles and upgradable move sets!
• Enhanced combat: Guard Breaks, Lift-Off combos, and more!
• River City is bigger than ever! New locations with multiple routes and secret areas!
• Play solo or team up with a friend, locally or online
• New hired henchmen aid players in battle! Hold two recruits at once!
• Loads of NPCs to meet, interact with, and punch in the face — including surprise cameos!
• Awesome anime intro, comic book cutscenes, English and Japanese voiceovers, and a spectacular soundtrack featuring RCG1 composer Megan McDuffee!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

River City Girls, Kunio-Kun, Double Dragon, and all related characters, names, locations, and assets are copyright © ARC SYSTEM WORKS. All rights reserved. Game Copyright © 2022 WayForward Technologies, Inc. Used under license.

Team up with friends to command your own starship in this chaotic trek through the cosmos!

PARIS – Aug. 29, 2023 – Focus Entertainment, in partnership with Copenhagen-based indie studio Hutlihut Games, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Steam Early Access launch of the groundbreaking space odyssey: Void Crew. Brace yourselves for an unparalleled co-op gaming experience through the cosmos on Sept. 7, 2023.

Get a sneak peek at Void Crew during an engaging gameplay session this Saturday, Sept. 2, on JesseCox’s Twitch channel! Join the popular streamer as he dives into the heart-pounding action of Void Crew alongside Hutlihut’s team of seasoned developers. As the stars align, get ready to forge a formidable crew with your closest companions and unravel the mysteries of the universe together on an exhilarating journey for 2-4 players!

In space, no one can hear you scream… except your friends!

In Void Crew, the cosmos becomes your playground as you and your crew of 2-4 players embark on a wild space ride. Overcome the enemy Hollow factions in intense space skirmishes, command your spaceship using tactile mechanics, and ensure that all damage is repaired before the ship falls apart.

Seamlessly shift roles and adapt strategies to succeed: whether helming the ship or engineering systems, you hold the reins to your destiny. Unleash your creativity and adaptability with a flexible player role system and swift on-the-go ship system installations. From steering the ship to commanding the crew, the power to shape your experience lies in your hands. Elevate your style and prowess through rich character upgrades, and deck out your ship with a range of gadgets that tip the scales in any interstellar encounter.

Void Crew will be available September 7 on Steam Early Access. 

Face the terrors of Skull Island on your quest to become King

MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 29, 2023 – Your reign draws near! Skull Island: Rise of Kong arrives on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on Oct. 17, 2023. Based on the series of novels featuring Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, this exhilarating, third-person action-adventure game lets you become Kong on a journey of vengeance as you fight to claim your rightful place as King of Skull Island.

Take on an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: the saurian terror Gaw. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover its secrets across a variety of treacherous environments, discovering the power coursing through its exotic flora and fauna. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King!

Key Features

• Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the 30-foot King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw.
• Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
• Ascend to New Heights: Gain new abilities through special events and intense boss fights to unlock Kong’s full potential.
• Discover the Mythos of Skull Island: Explore cel-shaded environments including mountainous terrain, jungles, swamps, skullite-filled caves and more to unearth collectibles, unlock new areas, and learn more about the mysterious history of this faraway land.

Skull Island: Rise of Kong is available to pre-order now for $39.99 at major retailers. A digital deluxe version of the game entitled the Colossal Edition will be available soon for $49.99. This edition includes eight exclusive film grains featuring the ability to experience a red-tinted rage mode and the original look that harkens back to the classic Kong of Merian C. Cooper, the Kong style pack with eight different colors so you can choose your own Kong, a boss-rush mode allowing you to defeat all the titans of Skull Island, and a behind-the-scenes exclusive pack including looks at in-game artwork and the all-original orchestral soundtrack.

This game is developed by IguanaBee Studios and published by GameMill Entertainment. Visit www.riseofkong.com for more information.

DeVito ArtWorks, LLC controls all copyright and TM rights to Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, Skull Island, The History of Skull Island, King Kong of Skull Island and all their derivative works in story and images as developed and set forth in its King Kong/Skull Island Universe. ©2023 GameMill Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. GameMill Entertainment is a registered trademark of GameMill Entertainment, LLC. Iguanabee and IguanaBee logo are trademarks of IguanaBee SpA. All rights reserved. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, “PS5 logo”, “PS5”, “PS4 logo”, “PS4”, and “PlayStation Shapes Logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Experience a rich narrative teeming with opportunity in this all-new survival sandbox RPG

Hefei City, China — August 29, 2023 | Chinese developer and publisher Personae Games are delighted to announce that its brand new medieval fantasy sandbox RPG Age of Reforging: The Freelands, has now officially launched into early access, and is available to play via Steam for £18.89/$24,99. Inspired by classics of the CRPG genre, Age of Reforging: The Freelands perfectly blends choice, freedom, and unique survival mechanics to give players the most authentic fantasy RPG experience out there. Inspired by classics of the CRPG genre, Age of Reforging: The Freelands perfectly blends choice, freedom, and unique survival mechanics to give players the most authentic fantasy RPG experience out there.

In Age of Reforging: The Freelands, players are chosen by the goddess of fate to take on the role of a “reforger”, and must venture out into The Freelands, a land devoid of law and populated by outlaws and other evil forces. Featuring a number of different races with varying talents, including Human, Elf, Dwarf and Grey Orc, players can choose a class that best suits their playstyle and customise them using over 70 adjustable appearance options. 

Once the reforger sets foot in the Freelands, their adventure is their own. Age of Reforging: The Freelands prides itself on total freedom, offering a core questline as well as a plethora of side missions which can be procured throughout the various towns scattered across The Freelands, as well as by other means. Quests present multiple endings, creating a branching narrative that makes each playthrough unique. 

Venturing through The Freelands alone can be dangerous, so expanding and developing a party of invaluable teammates is essential to survival. There are currently 9 characters available to recruit, each with their own unique  fighting styles and principles of right and wrong. With their own stories and missions, companions are eager to weigh in with their thoughts as players choose a path throughout the game, with choices impacting how much – or little – your teammates warm to them. Allocating attribute points and gear will decide the usefulness of the player’s squad, and will have to be done diligently based on resources available. 

In a land without law, mastering combat is key. Age of Reforging: The Freelands utilises a system similar to the Baldur’s Gate franchise, in which characters are commanded predominantly through mouse clicks. Formations and combat preferences can be set for each squad member, and tactical triggers can also be configured to adjust teammate behaviour. Players will still have to pick their battles wisely, but there’s plenty of options to ensure versatility in all combat situations. 

Time will also be the enemy as Age of Reforging: The Freelands also shrewdly intertwines survival elements, and as players traverse its expansive sandbox world, they will have to remain conscious of their hunger and fatigue status which gradually accumulates as time passes. Food can be scavenged through various means, and setting up camp regularly will offer you and your teammates much-needed reprieve, however, failing to take action as your squad physically declines will result in dire consequences. 

Inspired by classic CRPG titles such as Dragon Age and Divinity: Original Sin, Age of Reforging: The Freelands presents a deep, story-rich sandbox RPG experience. Begin your adventure in the land of the free TODAY! 

For more information on Age of Reforging: The Freelands, please refer to the official Steam Page, or join the official Discord. 

About Personae Games

Personae Games has been established since July 2018, located beside the Swan Lake of Hefei City in China and has released Black Thorn Arena on Steam which has established a community with over 100,000 players. The team is dedicated to developing fun titles across PC and console, with the aim of appealing to younger generations with a passion and love for video games. The studio dreams to one day be considered a Chinese Larian Studio. 

Relax and unwind at your favorite spot in this open world fishing experience

STOCKHOLM – August 29, 2023 – Expansive Worlds has announced that their open world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler releases on console platforms tomorrow, August 30. Featuring a unique and approachable open world, teeming with fishing spots and beautiful natural terrain to explore, the game targets 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and 30 FPS on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S. It will also be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC.

“Call of the Wild: The Angler takes players on a journey to discover the great outdoors and become a master angler, and we’re delighted to be able to bring the game to players across all current PlayStation and Xbox consoles. And, they’ll be able to fish together, no matter their chosen platform, with full cross-play support” said Samuel Peterson, Managing Director, Expansive Worlds.

“Much like theHunter: Call of the Wild, our goal for The Angler has been to work closely with our players to develop new features and content based on their feedback. Over the last year since the launch of The Angler on PC, we’ve continued to roll out updates to the game and look forward to evolving the game further, alongside our wonderful community.”

On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, players can choose between Performance or Quality mode in the game settings, favoring an increased frame-rate or graphical quality and resolution. Improvements have also been made to controller rumble and haptics so that console gamers will be able to truly immerse themselves.

Further enhancing the fishing experience for all players is the recent Evolution Update, which contained a large number of improvements and features. This free new update, which was released August 16 for PC platforms, introduced a redesigned tutorial, the first phase of the overhauled progression system, improved rumble and haptics, eight new fish species in the Golden Ridge Reserve, and quality of life updates.

Call of the Wild: The Angler – Key features:

·     Explore the great outdoors – Enjoy the experience of fishing in a vast open world on your own or with up to 11 friends in online cross-platform co-op multiplayer. Engage in a variety of fishing activities and find tranquil escape from everyday life as you explore endless waterways and breathtaking nature.

·     Find the catch of a lifetime – Catch a range of diverse fish species, from small to legendary heavyweights. Each type of fish has its own unique behavior and characteristics and will require you to find them in their habitat. Experiment with different baits and lures and feel the excitement of catching a rare fish.

·     Become a master angler – Improve your fishing knowledge by mastering different techniques and tools. Create your own angler and customize their appearance to match your style. Complete challenges to earn rewards and uncover the open world through story missions.

·     Join a friendly community – The team will continue to deliver new features, content, and updates directly inspired by player feedback.

Call of the Wild: The Angler launches August 30 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and Game Pass for PC. The Launch Edition and Deluxe Edition will also be available to purchase.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the new fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.

The captivating RPG adventure is now available on Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus to subscribers

QUEBEC CITY (Aug. 29, 2023) – Developer Sabotage Studio’s followup title to the best debut title of 2018, platformer The Messenger, the retro-RPG Sea of Stars launches today on PC and consoles for $34.99. The turn-based RPG debuts to astonishing praise from game critics around the world as it becomes available today for free on Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/). 

An ambitious undertaking that harkens to RPG classics, the story unfolds with two Children of the Solstice at its center, youths Valere and Zale, as they face their fated duty to become Solstice Warriors. They wield the lone force capable of defeating the monstrous creations of an evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. The pair’s grand journey follows their mastery of Sun and Moon powers, referred to as Eclipse Magic, as they learn to combine their strengths to master powerful spells and abilities across a visually stunning backdrop full of peril and wonder to explore. 

Fans eagerly anticipating the launch of the game were delighted to meet a new character revealed in last week’s launch trailer: Seraï, a deadly assassin with the ability to carve portals with her razor-sharp daggers and surprise enemies when they least expect it. And of course, there is the good old Garl, the lovable warrior cook with a heart as big as his smile. Each of these dynamic characters plays an intricate role in the lives of Valere and Zale on their journey as fate unfolds in this mystical, magical world…

Sea of Stars has received a wildly positive reception from game critics around the world, having already earned more than 20 perfect review scores and a 90 aggregated score on Metacritic. Praised as a masterful modernization of the golden era of classic RPGs with distinct combat mechanics, an engrossing world prime for exploration, and a story full of heart led by a memorable cast, Sea of Stars has been hailed as a spectacular reimagining and elevation of the turn-based RPG genre’s greatest strengths.

Sea of Stars is the second game from Canadian studio Sabotage and takes place in the same universe long before the events of The Messenger, the award-winning studio debut. Today’s launch culminates four years of development for Sabotage, which grew substantially after the success of The Messenger in order to produce Sea of Stars, a more ambitious project in scope and scale. During its successful Kickstarter reveal in the early Spring of 2020, the studio announced that legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger) would join composer Eric W. Brown on Sea of Stars to produce a rousing original soundtrack. Today, fans can finally immerse themselves in the epic tale of the Children of the Solstice. iam8bit will be releasing exclusive Sea of Stars physical editions on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024. 

Sea of Stars features:

• Active Turn-Based Combat: Pressing the action button in sync with battle animations strengthens a hero’s attacks and reduces incoming damage during defense. Along with interactive timed attacks, combat features boosting and a strategic “locks” system, providing options for leveraging different damage types in order to hinder enemies while they are preparing powerful attacks or spells, all in an immersive take on the RPG genre; no random encounters, transitions to separate battlefields, or grinding.

• Unshackled Traversal: Swim, climb, vault, jump off or scale ledges while seamlessly traversing through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from classic, bound-to-the-ground tileset movement.

• A Story Rich Adventure: Meet dozens of original characters and progress memorable narrative arcs throughout a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars explores classic themes of adventure and friendship with heart, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you’d expect from a Sabotage Studio production.

• All Fun, No Tedium: Enjoy experimenting in combat without fear of hitting a wall requiring grinding or farming for unique items; in Sea of Stars, defeat calls for a change in battle plans, not hours of repetition to better the odds in a rematch.

• A World You Can Touch: There are many ways to hang out in the world of Sea of Stars if you feel inclined to change the pace during your adventures. Sailing, cooking, fishing, stopping by a tavern to listen to a song, or playing the beloved tabletop game known as “Wheels” … every system has been designed to deliver a journey that pays tribute to retro classics, while rethinking conventional elements to offer a smooth and refreshingly modernized experience.

• Radiant Lighting: Dynamic lighting effects pair with a world-influencing day/night cycle to make every area feel truly alive, pushing the traditional visual limits of classically stylized 2D pixel art games – the only way to properly tell the story of heroes conjuring the powers of the Sun and the Moon.

For complete game information, please visit www.seaofstarsgame.co.

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CD PROJEKT RED has revealed details concerning the programme of this year’s Promised Land Art Festival as well as Open Day, a unique event bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, which will take place from September 2nd to September 6th in the EC1 complex in Łódź.

This year’s Promised Land Festival will be full of exciting talks about creative topics such as 3D art, illustration, animation, storytelling, and the technology behind game development and film. The talks will be led by industry experts including, among others, Masahiko Otsuka, co-founder of studio Trigger responsible for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Brian Matyas who was working on The Mandalorian as a character designer from Lucas Arts, Kamila Szutenberg who is known for her work at Wizards of the Coast, and Ben Erd — Lead Character Artist from Blizzard, who will talk about Diablo IV. Among the invited artists there is also Jama Jurabaev who just finished his work on Star Wars: Ashoka and Bastien Lecouffe Deharme. 

The program also includes hands-on workshops such as sculpting, led by the well known Tomasz Radziewicz together with Romain Van den Boghaert, ​​and oil painting with Marcin Minor, which provide attendees with the opportunity to learn skills of traditional arts. Participants will also have the chance to chat in person with experts from a variety of traditional and digital art fields.

The festival’s complete program can be found here, on the official event’s website.

Promised Land Art Festival aims to support the exchange of knowledge and experience, encourage networking, and bridge the gap between traditional and digital art. The festival is aimed at both established professionals who want to develop their skills and at budding creatives who want to learn more about the creative industries. The festival will be accompanied by a one-day-only event, Open Day which will include additional talks, a discussion panel, and a portfolio review sessions led by professionals such as Sebastian Kalemba and Lucjan Więcek from CD PROJEKT RED.

Tickets for Promised Land Art Festival 2023 are available on the festival’s official website. The ticket provides access to all the events during the festival as well as Open Day. Those who are interested in only attending Open Day can visit the dedicated website to purchase tickets for the event exclusively. 

Promised Land Art Festival is organized by CD PROJEKT RED. Among its partners are Adobe, Epic Games, Wacom, Vicon, Logitech, Autodesk, Samsung, Ekobilet, OSHEE and AMD. Promised Land Art Festival is held under the auspices of Łódź City Council as part of the “600 years of Łódź” (“600 lat Łodzi”) and “EC1 Łódź – The City of Culture” (“EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury”) promotional programmes. More information about the festival is available on its official website.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Promised Land Art Festival

Promised Land Art Festival brings together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries. Focusing on the exchange of knowledge and experience, the event plays host to dozens of activities: from hands-on workshops, talks and demos, to Q&A and networking sessions. Leading and collaborating in these are speakers from some of the most recognizable brands in the industry. The festival is organized by acclaimed games developer CD PROJEKT RED, in cooperation with the city of Łódź, Poland and EC1 Łódź – City of Culture.

Marvelous Europe, today shared more information about their upcoming action-RPG, Silent Hope, which is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch™ system in North America and Windows PC via Steam worldwide on Oct. 3. The publisher released a new video showcasing each of the seven playable characters’ unique fighting styles and strengths to prepare players before they delve deep into The Abyss in their quest to aid the Princess and return words to their world.

The publisher also released the first installment of the ‘Official World Guide,’ an online resource of information about the setting and characters of Silent Hope that will be expanded with additional details, assets, and tips from the development team before the title releases. Today’s first update dives into the lore of Silent Hope, detailing the historical events that resulted in the Princess being suspended in a crystal teardrop and her call to action for her seven champions. The Guide also explores additional content not found anywhere else, including the personalities of the seven heroes, their backstories and how they found their way to the Great Crystal, an exciting look at the weapons they wield, and a reveal of the advanced classes they can unlock.

Silent Hope harkens back to the glory days of isometric dungeon-crawlers but with a modern flair. Players will take on the roles of seven unlikely heroes, each with their own unique weapon, fighting style, and non-combat job. After spending their days battling through enemies and collecting materials in The Abyss, the heroes will return to Base Camp to craft, improve gear, and prepare for their next excursion. Each journey into The Abyss will be a fresh experience, with procedurally generated layouts ensuring no two adventures are the same, with even greater dangers lurking the further the heroes dare to venture.

Preorders are now available for the standard edition via the Marvelous Europe website at participating retailers and is available for digital pre-purchase for 39.99/£34.99 on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Silent Hope will be published by Marvelous Europe for Nintendo Switch in Europe and Australia on October 3rd, 2023. XSEED Games will be publishing the Nintendo Switch version in North America and the PC via Steam version worldwide. This title has been rated PEGI 12.

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website.

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of the beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) 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.