Iceberg Interactive Partners with Mango Protocol to Publish CLeM: A Unique 2D Puzzle Adventure, Coming Soon to PC and Nintendo Switch
HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS, August 14, 2023 — Iceberg Interactive, a leading video game publisher, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Mango Protocol, an innovative game development studio, to publish the highly anticipated game, CLeM. This captivating adventure game with a focus on puzzle elements wrapped around a mystery adventure plot, known for its distinctive art style and engaging gameplay mechanics, is set to captivate players on PC and Nintendo Switch.
CLeM invites players to step into a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative experience we call “Puzzlevania”. Mango Protocol’s dedication to crafting a game that stands out is evident in CLeM’s distinctive art style and its innovative blend of genres. As players journey through a mesmerizing world filled with intriguing characters and enigmatic mysteries, they’ll find themselves drawn into a story-driven adventure that challenges both their intellect and imagination.
In conjunction with this exciting announcement, CLeM will take center stage at this year’s Gamescom event. The game will be showcased at the Indie Arena Booth, offering attendees a firsthand look at its captivating gameplay, distinctive visual design, and the mysteries that await discovery. The demo of CLeM gives players a glimpse of what this puzzlevania adventure has to offer.
Iceberg Interactive’s partnership with Mango Protocol underscores their commitment to bringing unique and captivating gaming experiences to players worldwide. The collaboration aims to showcase the innovation and creativity that both companies bring to the gaming industry.
Stay tuned for further updates on CLeM’s release date and additional platforms. To learn more about CLeM and Mango Protocol, visit the official website at [https://www.mangoprotocol.com/]. For the latest news and announcements, join the conversation on social media channels, including Twitter (@MangoProtocol) and Facebook (/MangoProtocol).
About Mango Protocol
Mango Protocol is an independent video game studio located in Barcelona, Spain. Since 2013 the studio has been crafting a series of narrative-driven, genre-spanning games with dark stories and twisted characters called Psychotic Adventures. CLeM is the fourth game in the series, following the studio’s three previous releases: MechaNika, Agatha Knife and Colossus Down.
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, Land of the Vikings, Mahokenshi, Lunacy: Saint Rhodes and King of Retail. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Hellbreach: Vegas (PC), AirportSim (PC), and Minicology (PC).
LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Aug. 14, 2023 — REMEDIUM, the twin-stick shooter set in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance from developer Sobaka Studio and publisher ESDigital Games, unleashes its first deadly episode on PC via Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store for Windows, Mac, and Linux on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, with a second and third installment coming later this year. Console releases for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch are planned for 2024.
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, REMEDIUM will have a new playtest available to try out on the Steam page. This demo will be available until Sunday, Aug. 27, through the duration of Gamescom 2023.
A cataclysmic event a century ago still devastates the remnants of a dying continent. The haunting cast of the Grey Plague left bloodthirsty beasts stalking the world as citizens hide away while desperately searching for a cure. Tragedy takes an even sharper turn for the worst when one of the few remaining survivors is infected, fated to morph into an unspeakable monstrosity.
Quickly find a cure or succumb to the horrifying consequences of the creeping infection. Run, gun, and dodge through vicious packs of chimeras, mutants, elementals, gargoyles, and golems, in the dilapidated landscapes. As his condition worsens, use the dreadful symptoms to his advantage to eliminate the bloodthirsty creatures standing in the way.
Scour for limited resources to concoct powerful potions, injections, and amalgams. Use these to upgrade gear and weapons or bolster our hero’s strength and resolve. Lace firepower with elemental binding to create specialized ammo like piercing ice bullets and electrifying jolts. Rise victorious from grueling boss fights to find an antidote to save a world.
“REMEDIUM’s desolate, post-apocalyptic setting combined with its addicting fast-paced action will take our beloved universe to unprecedented white knuckle heights,” said the Sobaka Studio development team. “We also invite everyone to experience everything the Remedium universe has to offer withREMEDIUM: Sentinels, the grim rogue-lite bullet hell set in the same world available now on PC via Steam, complete with Steam Deck compatibility, and Epic Games Store as well as Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4|5.”
REMEDIUM releases on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 for PC via Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store for Windows, Mac, and Linux and will offer language support for English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
Sobaka Studio is a small indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two Beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on REMEDIUM, a fast-paced twin-stick shooter, as well as REMEDIUM: Sentinels, a rogue-lite bullet hell, both set in a grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting.
About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a newly emerging video games publishing company, specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games released the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, and roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts that is available on Steam and Epic Games Store via Early Access. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM as well as some unannounced games.
Experience life on the wild roads of Alaska from the safety of the consumer halls in Cologne
London, UK – August 14th 2023. Want to know what it’s like to be a trucker braving the roads of Alaska? Extreme weather, unpredictable road conditions and the ever-changing environment of Alaska’s stunning landscape. Green Man Gaming, Movie Games S.A and Road Studio invite you to be a trucker, not a truck, and join them at Gamescom for the first hands-on of Alaskan Road Truckers, the definitive trucker experience.
Coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 in fall 2023, Alaskan Road Truckers is more than a simulator. You aren’t just a truck, you play as a trucker with a focus on life both inside and outside of your vehicle. Deliver cargo, build a successful business and get out of your truck to explore Alaska while maintaining your vehicle and preparing for treacherous conditions out on the road.
Alaskan Road Truckers will be playable to all Gamescom visitors on the Green Man Gaming Publishing booth located in Consumer Hall 06.1, Stand no. C-043. To get you in the trucking mood, Green Man Gaming Publishing has released a new gameplay trailer providing a peek behind the curtain of life on the road.
Watch the new Alaskan Road Truckers Gamescom trailer here
About Alaskan Road Truckers.
Step into the boots of an Alaskan Road Trucker
Experience the definitive trucker simulator
Get behind the wheel and drive across the entire state of Alaska with dynamic weather and unpredictable road conditions. Become a trucking legend and get your cargo to its destination on time.
Pick your route across diverse road conditions
Expand and customize your truck collection
Take on different jobs with a huge variety of cargo types
Get out of your truck…
Get your hands dirty with involved, in-depth truck maintenance. Look after your truck, stock up on supplies, and make sure you’re ready for your next journey.
Maintain your truck to keep it on the road
Upgrade your HQ and manage your business
Visit stores and gas stations to pick up essential purchases and fuel
Leave your cab to explore scenic landmarks and soak up the atmosphere
…and survive
Be prepared for what Alaskan has to throw at you, expect the unexpected for the journeys which lie ahead.
Manage your health by battling against hunger, fatigue, and the cold
Plot your route and make sure you have the best equipment for the job
Encounter dangers like avalanches, fallen trees, and more!
BE A TRUCKER, NOT A TRUCK!
Alaskan Road Truckers is coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 platforms in fall 2023. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam now.
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About Green Man Gaming Publishing
Green Man Gaming Publishing works with developers around the world to bring great indie games to market. Green Man Gaming Publishing is a division of Green Man Gaming, the multi-award-winning global video games retailer and technology business.
About Movie Games
Movie Games is a Polish game developer and publisher, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The company was founded by game enthusiasts with experience in the financial, gaming, and media sectors. It consists of new talents and industry veterans.
About Road Studio We are a developer of automotive and survival-themed simulation video games, which at the same time are travel-themed. Based in Warsaw, we will not only allow players from around the world to become drivers of various vehicles but also visit many faithfully reflected, exotic corners of this world. All thanks to modern development tools with the Unreal Engine at the forefront, digital distribution, experienced members of our production team, as well as unique business relationships.
Sydney, Australia, August 14th, 2023: The curtains have closed on the exciting 2023 edition of THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase! We’re thrilled to have shared an abundance of exciting updates about a wide array of our games. Feel free to explore our channels and watch the video-on-demand (VOD) to catch up on all the thrilling news and announcements.
Official THQ Nordic channels to re-watch the Showcase
THQ Nordic Publisher Sale To celebrate the new announcements and all of our games, THQ Nordic is doing its week-long big publisher sale until August 17. Dozens of games are available with a huge discount and you can also find all of our upcoming games or all playable demos here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/THQNordicPubli…
Here’s what the showcase had to offer:
TITAN QUEST II
The legendary Action RPG makes its triumphant return! Once more, players will be immersed in the mythological realm of ancient Greece, facing unimaginable challenges, striving for exquisite loot, and combining different masteries to create unique, powerful character builds. Their ultimate goal is to stop Nemesis, the Goddess of Retribution herself, as she weaves malevolence into the Threads of Fate itself. Are you prepared to challenge a deity and etch your own heroic saga?
Forged in the creative crucible of Grimlore Games in Germany, Titan Quest II is currently under development. This epic odyssey is destined for PC, eagerly anticipated to launch when the time comes.
Welcome to the Old Camp! Join us on a guided tour through the most opulent and expansive encampment in the Valley of Mines. We’ll follow a charismatic scoundrel as they leisurely navigate the city, observe their amiable interactions with the locals, and witness them witnessing the fervor of the arena battles!
South Park Digital Studios, THQ Nordic, and Question Games announce SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! – the coolest 4-player co-op game, in 3D. Watch the teaser trailer here: https://youtu.be/yEv35KH-DXQ
Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life – a snow day! Grab up to three friends and battle your way through the snow-piled streets of South Park on a quest to save the world and enjoy a day without school.
SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! available in 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
OUTCAST – A NEW BEGINNING
The latest trailer for Outcast – A New Beginning takes you on a fantastic journey with the Ulukaï – the name given to our hero, Cutter Slade, by the Talans. He is the chosen one destined to reunite the people of Adelpha and liberate it from the invaders! Discover how all living things on Adelpha coexist in harmony and learn how to forge alliances or gain powerful abilities. Think strategically and act as a true hero, making a difference wherever you go.
A mysterious planet, far, far away. Home to strange wildlife and weird creatures – it’s the ideal place to make a fortune! As an intergalactic property developer, your mission is to construct habitats for eccentric alien clients and sell them for a sweet profit.
The game is currently in development for PC by Mirage Game Studios in Sweden, renowned for their work on Little Big Workshop. If you’re eager to be among the first explorers to set foot on all the exciting new worlds that Space for Sale has to offer, you can now sign up for the closed beta test here: https://spaceforsale.thqnordic.com/
TRINE 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy What’s the ultimate joy of the gamer’s life? Gathering on the couch with a group of friends to embark on a hilarious co-op gaming session, right? Get ready to experience this thrill with the upcoming puzzle platformer, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy. You can team up with up to three friends – or even delivery drivers if you fancy – in this adventure. Of course, you can play all alone and switch between the different heroes: Assume the roles of Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight, each equipped with distinct skill sets. Together, conquer all the challenges, solve riddles, and vanquish every foe! Be sure to check out the exhilarating new trailer: https://youtu.be/m5_ZWXsxpRs
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy has started its digital pre-order today. If you grab the game digitally before its launch on August 31, you can save 20% compared to the SRT.
Both protagonists of the upcoming horror game have a few words about Alone in the Dark – so let’s hear what Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) and Edward Carnby (David Harbour) have to say.
Witness the incredible survival journey of the Czechoslovak legion and catch the world premiere of the first gameplay trailer for Last Train Home, exclusively unveiled on THQ Nordic Showcase! The epic survival strategy game inspired by real historical events is coming to PC in 2023.
Attention, Commander! Code Red situation! Dynasty Forces are mounting a substantial assault on our perimeter. This is a major attack, and we need to be on high alert. The newly released trailer for 3D Realm’s upcoming real-time strategy game, Tempest Rising, offers a sneak peek into the intense and action-packed gameplay you can expect.
But that’s not all, soldier! The time to act is NOW! The game is available for immediate deployment as of August 11, and will remain accessible until Monday, August 28, exclusively on the Steam platform. Take advantage of this crucial opportunity to immerse yourself in Tempest Rising!
Furthermore, we strongly recommend that while you’re on Steam, you mark Tempest Rising as a priority by adding it to your wishlist. This will serve as a strategic directive, ensuring you stay informed about any critical updates and reinforcements for our operations. Move swiftly, and may victory be ours!
At times, a project can escalate far beyond the initial expectations. Such is the case in the latest Wreckreation trailer, where a group of friends embarked on building aracing track, and things spiraled into something grander than they imagined. What they’ve crafted is a colossal, fantastical, and wonderfully eccentric track, showcasing in Wreckreation that the sole boundary is the reach of your imagination!
Released today, Way of the Hunter unveils an exciting new DLC that transports players to the captivating African wilds – the Tikamoon Plains! This expansion not only introduces a vast, uncharted landscape for exploration but also includes a delightful array of fresh animal species. Additionally, it brings forth new gameplay enhancements, such as expanded difficulty options and an arsenal of new weapons.
Way of the Hunter – Tikamoon Plains is available now for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Way of the Hunter Season Pass It includes the new Tikamoon Plains DLC as well as the already released Aurora Shores DLC, each offering a new, vast region and coming with new animals and weapons. Also, the Way of the Hunter Hunter’s Pack is included in the Season Pass.
Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From the minds of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and based on the best-selling comic book event by Eastman, Waltz, Bishop, Delgado, and the Escorza Brothers: the official video game adaptation of TMNT: The Last Ronin.
We are proud to announce that Cfx.re — the team behind the biggest Rockstar roleplay and creator communities, FiveM and RedM — are now officially a part of Rockstar Games.
Over the past few years, we’ve watched with excitement as Rockstar’s creative community have found new ways to expand the possibilities of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, particularly through the creation of dedicated roleplay servers. As a way to further support those efforts, we recently expanded our policy on mods to officially include those made by the roleplay creative community.
By partnering with the Cfx.re team, we will help them find new ways to support this incredible community and improve the services they provide to their developers and players.
Year 8 Season 3 brings a South Korean Operator, a new commendation system, and important gameplay updates.
Sydney, Australia — August 14, 2023 — Today, Ubisoftrevealed the third season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 8, Operation Heavy Mettle, will launch on August 29. This season kicks into high gear with Ram, a new South Korean Operator, a new commendation system, and important gameplay updates including a Quick Match rework.
Operation Heavy Mettle amps up the anticipation with new Attacker Ram and her BU-GI Auto-Breacher gadget. With an automated tank, Ram can take on the competition by destroying walls, floors, and other elements to offer new vantage points. One tank can shake up players’ strategies by destroying their gadgets and any soft surfaces in its path. Ram is a one speed, three health Operator, and her loadout features a R4C or an LMG-E as a primary weapon and a MK1 or an ITA12S as a secondary weapon.
Watch reveal video below:
This season, player protection efforts will bring the brand-new Commendation System: an appreciation system allowing players to rate other players on the experience they had playing together. This system will be monitored to ensure it will be fair for everyone. Highly commended players will also receive rewards. Player protection remains a priority for Rainbow Six Siege, and anti-toxicity measures have already shown good results: 50% of players who received a warning for toxicity changed their behaviour after the warning and avoided a penalty. For more details, please visit https://rainbow6.com/classified_July23 .
Game modes receive several updates this season, including a Quick Match rework, a redesign of Unranked (now called Standard), and a brand-new Arcade game mode. Quick Match is faster than ever, with reduced round timers, objective locations automatically revealed, and bomb sites come set up with reinforcements to let Defenders focus on strategic defences. For Attackers, a 10-second invulnerability at the start of Action Phase will prevent spawn peeking, giving them time to approach the building. The redesigned Standard playlist offers the core Siege experience without Operator or map ban phases and will offer another option for players besides the competitive Ranked mode. Also being introduced is Weapons Roulette, an all-new fast action game mode coming to Arcade playlist, which lets all players start with the same weapon that automatically swaps to a new one after a set amount of time.
Other updates for this season include the second part of balancing for Operator Grim and major improvements to the in-game shotgun ecosystem. In addition, Fuze is now able to deploy Cluster Charges on Deployable Shields and Osa’s Talon-8 Shields, aiming to create a new synergy. Finally, a rework of Operator Frost will be released later during the season with new Operator mechanics around her ability following the TS Lab and players’ feedback.
Operation Heavy Mettle will also add Tutorials, an onboarding tool that aims to make newcomers more comfortable before their first PVP experience. Following the launch of free cam last season in Match Replay, players can now remove the HUD to capture perfect moments and use them in their content, even in spectator mode.
Rainbow Six Siege is now available to play on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, Windows PC, including on Steam, Ubisoft+, Ubisoft’s subscription service*, and Amazon Luna.
*Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi-Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.
About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
“The Final Episode, Part 2” concludes the 3-part epic, “Episode Zero” prequel comic by Scott Faye coming in September
NEW ZEALAND — August 11, 2023 — Turbo Overkill, the critically acclaimed hyper-fast-paced cyberpunk boomer shooter with more than 172,000 wishlists and nearly 2,000 “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews from publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Trigger Happy Interactive, launches the full-blown 1.0 experience on Steam and GOG today for $24.99 with a special 15% launch discount until August 18th, 2023.
Rev up that chainsaw leg and experience Apogee Entertainment’s newest cyberpunk FPS franchise, and their most over-the-top first person shooter ever. Drawing inspiration from every FPS subgenre, including classic boomer shooters (such as Apogee’s own Duke Nukem 3D) combined with eSports-esque modern mechanics, Turbo Overkill offers an action-packed retro-meets-cutting-edge love letter to fast-paced gunplay from every era.
Enter the neon-lit hellscape known as Paradise, a city under siege at the hands of Syn, a ruthless artificial intelligence hivemind and its army of brainwashed minions. Blast and chainsaw a path towards redemption as half-man half-machine antihero Johnny Turbo, and embark on a hyper-fast race to collect the bounty on Syn’s virtual head before other hunters get there first.
The Final Episode, Part 2 cranks up the blood-soaked intensity with the conclusion of Turbo Overkill. Commandeer hovercrafts and mechs, and hop aboard spaceships across three final levels with reflex-testing boss battles. Bounty hunt solo or with a friend in lobby code co-op multiplayer as the quest to clean up corruption evolves into a world-saving cosmic escapade, or Rebuild Paradise from the ground up with the included custom level editor and full mod support through Steam Workshop.
Run and gun while racking up killstreak multipliers while using every weapon in Johnny’s arsenal, including akimbo pistols, machine guns, deadly chainsaw limbs, and more. Speed up weapon switching and reload times with the new Weapons Expert augment, and double the carnage with a second chainsaw leg. Rain down bullets from above with the added triple jump abilities, and fast-travel to far locations in a flash with Syntech portals.
Locate hidden datalogs hidden throughout Paradise to discover lore and catch a glimpse of the forsaken city before its hostile AI takeover. Dive deep into Johnny’s origins to witness the backstory of the man underneath the machinery in the upcoming Turbo Overkill “Episode Zero” comic by renowned comic book figureheads Scott Faye (Max Payne, Venom) featuring cover art by Dave Johnson (Deadpool, Invincible).
Crank up the pulse-pounding cyberpunk-orchestral fusion sounds of Paradise with Turbo Overkill’s 73-track, 3+ hour Soundtrack Selections album by esteemed composers Tim Stoney (Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi, Assassins Creed: Origins), Nikola Jeremic (Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2), and Chipper Hammond (Disney Shanghai Parade), produced by Apogee’s Executive Producer Jeron Moore (Prey (2006), The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions). Now available on all major music platforms from Apogee Music in partnership with video game music label Materia Collective.
“We’re so grateful for the support we’ve gotten from Turbo fans old and new as we’ve gone through this journey from Early Access to 1.0 launch,” said Sam Prebble, lead developer. “1.0 is a huge milestone, but it is also a new beginning. We can’t wait to see what worlds modders can create on top of Turbo’s existing framework, and this is far from the end for Johnny. Stay tuned for more in the near future!”
Turbo Overkill is now available via Steam for PC and GOG for $19.99 with language options in English, Spanish (LATAM), German, French, Russian, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese. Clean up Paradise on Twitter by following @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment.
About Trigger Happy Interactive
Founded by Sam Prebble, the lone developer of acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a group of hardcore first-person shooter fans making games they want to play. Turbo Overkill is their debut release.
About Apogee Entertainment
The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy 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.
Classic Real-Time Strategy Gaming Is Back! Check It Out for Free Now!
AALBORG, Denmark – Aug. 11, 2023 – Today Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms surprise-dropped a new playable preview on Steam for the upcoming real-time strategy game Tempest Rising, along with a brand-new gameplay trailer. Inspired by the all-time classics of the RTS genre, Tempest Rising gives players full command of their armies as they build up their bases, lead their units into battle, and execute bold strategies to win.
Tempest Rising’s new playable Steam preview is available until Aug. 28, 2023. It features the full first single-player mission of the Global Defense Forces (GDF) campaign, as they go up against the lethal Tempest Dynasty, as well as the dangers growing unchecked across a war-torn planet Earth. Players will be introduced to five playable GDF unit types, from the Drone Operator to the Sentinel Scout Car, plus six enemy types. There’s a lot for RTS fans and newcomers to the genre to discover, as they’ll get a feel for base-building, intel, air strikes… and even classic gameplay elements like explosive barrels!
About Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. In the fallout from the war, a strange red electrical vine known as Tempest started spreading across the planet and changed the course of history. Experience the story of three highly different factions across two campaigns with deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill, with built-in customization options that allow players to approach the game in their own way in both single-player and multiplayer.
Key Features:
Classic RTS base-building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat and tons of customization
Three asymmetrical factions, each featuring unique harvesting models, individual secondary resource systems, and distinct rosters of units providing drastically different playstyles
Two epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes to drive the story
Skirmish and multiplayer modes, including ranked matchmaking with Elo rating and unranked matchmaking
To keep up with the latest development updates, follow Tempest Rising on Twitter and Discord.
About a year ago it was announced that the cult action game Lollipop Chainsaw would be getting a remake sometime in the future and we haven’t heard much about the game since. Now, developer Dragami Games has released a look at what Juliet will look like in the new release as well as the name of the game but unfortunately it came with a bit of bad news. The full announcement reveals that the game, now called Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will now be releasing sometime in summer 2024 as opposed to the previously announced 2023 release window.
As stated in the press release, the delay for the game is to make sure that “the best possible quality experience” is offered to fans of the game and that the team had to make “the hard decision to extend the development period to ensure this.” The developers did not reveal what platforms that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will release on at this time.
Sydney, Australia, August 11th, 2023: Meet the cunning lady of the trio: Zoya! Clever and elusive, Zoya the Thief pulls off manoeuvres with her bow, arrows, ropes, and her grappling hook enabling her to navigate through tricky situations. Now, she is leaving behind her life as an “Entrepreneur” to embark on new adventures in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy!
If you hear a hooded figure saying “No time like rope time” somewhere nearby, you’d better keep an eye on your surroundings; otherwise, you might find yourself entangled in trouble and robbed of your belongings. Zoya is not just a top-class thief but also a pro at using her rope to swing on objects, covering great distances. To help her teammates in co-op, Zoya can create bridges by using her rope as well – handy! Her bow, along with a variety of arrows, assists Zoya in battling enemies and solving puzzles!
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is developed by Frozenbyte in Helsinki, Finland and is coming to PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, Xbox Series S/X™, and Nintendo Switch™ on August 31st, 2023.
About Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Traverse breathtaking landscapes in Trine’s deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all-new cast of characters as a riveting story awaits with the heroes’ reputations tarnished, their friends and families in danger, and their enchanted powers at stake. Trine 5 will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet!
A beautiful 2.5D world with twenty gorgeous levels ready for players to explore!
Local and online multiplayer — play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op.
Puzzles with plenty of replayability and dynamic physics — encounter fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with puzzles tailored both for solo and co-op play.
Challenging combat — fight against the unstoppable Clockwork Knights and the cunning Rat Gang in engaging and tactical battles and try your wits and courage in formidable boss fights!
Difficulty settings for combat, puzzles, and character resurrection — the game welcomes everyone’s own playstyle.
Experience the mesmerising soundtrack, with songs that capture the essence of each unique environment, as well as a voice cast of returning favourites and charming new additions.
Frozenbyte is an independent game developer with a focus on game quality. All Frozenbyte games are based on own IP. Original titles include the critically acclaimed Trine series. For more information, visit the following website: https://www.frozenbyte.com/about-frozenbyte
