Upgrade your ship, loot treasure and manage crew in your quest for revenge
Tønsberg, Norway, 20th February 2024 – Indie solo developer Jardar Solli has today announced his upcoming pirate adventure Seablip will launch in Early Access on PC and Mac in Q2 2024, with a full launch planned for 2025. Solve mysteries of the sea as you seek revenge for the murder of your grandfather and explore an open world in your ship, taking part in strategic ship battles, crew management, island base building, looting treasure, fishing and much more. Wishlist Seablipon Steam now!
In Seablip, explore a vibrant and dense open world containing a series of islands to discover and enemy pirates to defeat, as you roam the seas during a 100 year war between the Redcoats and the Bluecoats. Inspired by the likes of Faster Than Light and Sid Meier’s Pirates!, Seablip allows you to perform a number of tasks as well as allowing the freedom to explore. Upgrade your ship with extra cannons and inventory space, hiring new crew to aid you in your adventures as you gather resources from a range of sources. Chop trees, mine minerals and water crops as you make use of the tools at your disposal. Engage in a plethora of minigames and activities as you progress, building bases and making use of your trusty fishing rod. Find gold from treasure or earn it by selling your wares, or even take bounties found around the world and enhance your pirate reputation as you get paid.
Following successful funding of the game through Kickstarter and a well received demo released during the Steam Next Fest, solo developer Jardar Solli looks to release Seablip into early access this year, while he perfects the many mechanics present in the title and adds new features to what is already a highly ambitious RPG.
Embark on your pirate adventure and discover an ominous mystery when Seablip releases into Early Access this year.
About Jardar Solli
Following 5 years (more than 10,000 hours) of development on Seablip, including a successful Kickstarter campaign that launched in 2020, self taught coder and solo developer Jardar Solli is edging closer to living his dream in releasing his first title. Seablip will launch on Early Access in 2024, aiming for a full launch in 2025.
When it comes to the developer Don’t Nod most people will think of their episodic narrative games with Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, and even Twin Mirror but few will remember that the very first game the company made is the ironically named Remember Me. Following this they released an underrated gem in the form of Vampyr that showed the developer still had teeth when it came to delivering a solid RPG alongside its narrative prowess. Now the team has returned with an action RPG focused around a pair of ghost slayers called “Banishers” and how far they might be willing to go to remain together in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. What results is a love story that is unlike any other that proves that Don’t Nod certainly knows how to write an engrossing tale but still struggles to deliver compelling gameplay alongside it.
Story
The year is 1695 and a pair of Banishers, those skilled in dealing with ghosts and either helping them pass on or banishing them to the afterlife, have been summoned by an old friend to the shores of New Eden, Massachusetts to investigate a powerful haunting that is plaguing the new world settlement. The highly skilled Antea Duarte and her apprentice Red mac Raith arrive to find things in New Eden have grown far worse as they made their journey to the location as livestock is perishing, crops are dying, the people are plagued by nightmares, and even their own friend has ended up dead as a result of the curse. Upon investigating, the pair find themselves far over their heads as Antea sacrifices herself to save her apprentice, who it just so turns out is also her beloved. Even then, while Antea is slain by the powerful spirit, Red is sent plunging into the icy ocean below, saved by the whims of a passing witch.
Swept far away from New Eden, Red begins to try and figure out a way to return when he learns that Antea may be dead, but she is far from gone as her ghost has begun to haunt Red and will serve as his traveling companion, capable of using her knowledge as a Banisher and new supernatural abilities to their benefit but now that Antea has found herself as the very thing she is meant to slay it puts the pair in a troubling situation. While their ultimate goal is finding revenge against the powerful spirit cursing New Eden, the true question is what to do with Antea when everything is said and done. Will Red be willing to let the love of his life ascend into the afterlife or will the two follow a far darker route? For there is a dark ritual that allows a ghost to be resurrected but comes at a terrible cost of human life and, as Banishers, the pair find themselves uniquely suited for pursuing either path. How far will Red and Antea go for their love and will they be able to follow through with it? All while trying to uncover the secrets behind the curse of New Eden? These are the incredibly interesting and well-written questions that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden tackles throughout its roughly thirty hour narrative.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden‘s best strength is the writing and character interactions as Don’t Nod continues to impress with their handling of relationships and creating intriguing storylines, though a lot of this is helped by how unique the setting itself is. Setting the game during early settlements of the “New World” and building its story around hauntings, ghosts, and the Banishers that seek to free the living from such curses is already an incredibly interesting concept and when you combine that with strong character writing, it creates a highly engaging narrative. The relationship between Red and Antea feels incredibly genuine even if players are joining their story long after they’ve fallen in love with one another. This is helped by the fact that the couple often discuss their pasts, their concerns, and more while players travel through the environment. These interactions help establish these characters as more than simply lovers through circumstance but also as troubled individuals that found hope with one another.
Alongside Antea and Red’s wonderful relationship players will encounter a large number of other NPCs as well and while some are simple with only a bit of extra dialogue or provide a side-quest, there are others with far more interesting stories to uncover… those that are haunted. These settlers are actively being haunted by a spirit and it is up to the player to find out the reason why this is as, in most cases, the spirits linger and haunt their target because of unfinished business or in some cases something else entirely. These hauntings come in a wide variety of forms and happen to cover a surprisingly large number of topics, especially given the time period the game is set in. Unfortunately when it comes to solving these Hauntings things are far more straightforward to the point of simplicity. Players will gather highlighted clues in the form of notes and objects, travel to or summon the spirit doing the haunting to speak to it, and then finally when the Red and Antea come to the solution themselves, players will confront the haunted party and be given a choice. This choice comes with a number of strings attached and plays heavily into the finale of the game as Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden features five different endings depending on player choice.
Early in their mission for revenge, Red will swear an oath to Antea to either resurrect her or help her ascend and while players can choose to make subsequent choices however they wish, it will affect various bits of dialogue and play into the finale and these Haunting choices are where the oath comes into play. No matter what the victim of the Haunting has done or why they are being haunted, players will be given three options at the conclusion, either blame the living and kill them, punishing them for whatever act they committed and using their essence to contribute to Antea’s resurrection or ascend the haunting ghost to the afterlife in a peaceful manner or, if the player is feeling particularly brutal, banish the ghost to eternal suffering in the afterlife. Both of the latter options contribute to Antea’s ascent and while it is obvious that many players will simply want to follow their Oath when it comes to making these choices, the reality of the Hauntings are nuanced enough that players may want to question their final choice, especially given the outcomes of certain events that we won’t spoil here.
These Hauntings that players encounter throughout the game help make the main narrative all the stronger as many of these occur primarily due to the greater spirit’s influence on the land and the curse it brings. Between exploring the terrible trauma the settlers have suffered from the curse on their journey while also expanding on Red and Antea’s relationship and history make for a gripping tale and one that happens to feature some amazing twists near the end of the game as well, though it does suffer from some pacing issues from time to time, with the most egregious featuring heavy backtracking that even the game’s Quick Travel system does little to alleviate.
Gameplay
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is described as a narrative driven action-RPG and that holds true for the most part since, as we said before, the game is at its best when players are steeped in learning about the world and its characters, uncovering the mysteries of the Hauntings plaguing NPCs and the grander haunting of New Eden itself. As mentioned though the actual Hauntings are mechanically simple as players are mostly following highlighted clues and paths with little actual “mystery” to be solved. Instead the bulk of the gameplay comes in the form of exploration and combat against the many random spirits that have risen up around the lands of New Eden and the endless amounts of possessed wildlife. The game is a pseudo open world as players can freely explore many locations and can use campfire’s as quick travel points, which is quite useful as there are often areas players cannot access early in the game while Antea is still weak. That being said, there is generally only one direct path through most locations with side-paths simply offering useful rewards, enemy challenges that provide permanent stat boosts, equipment, upgrade materials, etc.
As players explore they will encounter all manner of undead spirits in various forms that players will take down by mixing up light and heavy attacks, blocking, dodging, and even parrying with Red eventually gaining access to a single-shot rifle with time-period appropriate reload time. What changes up the combat the most though is the fact that Red is never fighting alone, he has Antea always by his side. While Red battles with his sword Antea’s ghost form is more up close and personal, using punches to dispose of enemies and players can swap between these two with a single button press. In fact, with appropriate upgrades, there are even certain attacks that players can utilize by properly timing their character swaps. Besides changing up the feeling of fights, the two characters have their own strengths against certain foes. Surprisingly, Red’s sword deals far more damage to the spectral spirits while Antea’s fists deal extra damage to the possessed bodies of creatures and the undead. Antea, throughout the game, gains access to additional powers as well that give he the ability to zip towards enemies and deliver a powerful blow or blast them away, both of which come into play as traversal abilities as well. Even while traveling around players will regularly want to swap to Antea as her ghost form allows her to see the supernatural side of things with ease. This means she can see and unlock hidden chests, notes, and more that Red cannot see.
Throughout their travels players will gain various pieces of equipment that can be upgraded for enhanced effect as well as level up, using the game’s limited skill tree to expand on Red and Antea’s capabilities though it is nice to note that these can be reset at any time should players find themselves not meshing with a certain skill. Unfortunately the combat itself is rarely engaging enough to actually require optimization as the fights are quite simple, with even most bosses having the most standard mechanics around including giving players waves of “grunt” enemies to face off against between health segments. The ability to swap between Red and Antea is an interesting combat mechanic that feels smooth but the rest of the combat can feel rather stiff, especially when players use one of the few special skills available to them in a fight. It is also worth noting that enemy variety is absolutely awful throughout the game as players will regularly find themselves fighting the same foes over and over again with only a few unique bosses standing out as true combat highlights in a game where combat becomes repetitive despite offering new options as players progress.
Audio & Visuals
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden features some solid character designs, with Red and Antea being both highly detailed and unique looking. In fact any of the main NPCs that characters interact with have been given plenty of attention to detail, including the ghosts that players speak with in Hauntings. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the ghosts and undead players battle against as there are some unique designs here, especially in the form of bosses, but many of them grow to be incredibly repetitive as enemy variety is sorely lacking. Thankfully the world itself is designed well enough with solid variety during exploration to keep things feeling fresh and potentially spooky depending on the location.
It must be said that the voice actors for both Antea and Red have really done an excellent job here as their performances really help give their interactions some extra impact. The rest of the voice cast handles their roles well, with some surprisingly intense performances coming from the ghosts and characters in the Hauntings. The soundtrack is fairly standard for a game such as this but doesn’t really impress much outside of a few tracks that play during more emotional final scenes.
Overall
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden tells an emotional and endearing story of love and how far someone might be willing to go to be back with their beloved all while building a solid mystery about the true nature of the hauntings in New Eden but unfortunately it stumbles in the gameplay department. The combat, while unique in its method of swapping between Red and Antea in fights, grows repetitive due to low enemy variety and having players more involved in solving the actual mysteries would make them feel a bit more impactful. These issues haunt a game with an otherwise wonderfully written storyline that shows that Don’t Nod still needs some work outside their writing department.
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NIS America is excited to announce that Ys X: Nordics is coming in 2024 to Nintendo Switch™! This milestone entry in the legendary Ys series offers exhilarating, fast-paced combat, a moving story of unlikely allies, and naval exploration across a vibrant high seas setting
Watch the announcement trailer here:
About the Game:
Following their tenuous encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol Christin and the proud pirate Karja Balta find themselves bound by fate – and the mysterious power of Mana! As they search for a way to undo the mystical ties that bind them, they soon find themselves caught up in a conflict between two factions: the seafaring warriors known as the Normans and the enigmatic and seemingly immortal Griegr. In order to save the people of Obelia Gulf, Adol and Karja must navigate the depths of their unexpected bond and the power that it grants them.
Key Details:
Two Heroes, One Story: Bound by unexpected circumstances, the young adventurer Adol and the Norman pirate Karja must work together to determine the fate of Obelia Gulf and its people.
Cross Action System: Swap between controlling Adol and Karja independently or together. Combine their unique strengths to overcome enemies, and build up the Revenge Gauge to unleash devastating attacks.
The Power of Mana: Harness the unique abilities of Mana to overcome challenges. Grapple and slide through dungeons, demolish obstacles, create new platforms, and uncover hidden treasures and critical points.
Sailor’s Delight: The sailing ship known as the Sandras takes your exploration to new levels. Ocean travel, naval battles, and discovering uncharted islands are all made possible with this seaworthy vessel.
About Nihon Falcom Corporation:
Nihon Falcom is a game developer founded in 1981 that has created many titles for consumer game platforms and boasts an extremely enthusiastic fanbase worldwide. Notable titles include the Ys series, the Trails series, and Tokyo Xanadu.
In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America.
NIS America’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement.
NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea and Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society. In keeping with its mission, NIS America also publishes other popular Japanese games, like the highly acclaimed title, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
SAND LAND has released a new 9-minute-long trailer to give players an overview of the extensive gameplay to experience, before they set off into the sandy horizon and beyond with Fiend Prince Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao and Thief, on a quest towards the Legendary Spring!
Throughout their epic journey riddled with enemies such as hostile monsters, bandits and the King’s Royal Army, players will have to take matters into their own hands to defeat them. In combat mode, Beelzebub is a feisty fighter who uses powerful attacks, but also stealth, to quickly take the enemy out. The experience earned after each battle enables players to progressively power-up, getting new unique skills for him and his companions.
Discover more about the adventures that await Beelzebub and players in this new trailer
Moreover, vehicles are incredibly resourceful tools in the game as well. With the help of a new ally named Ann, they can be customized and upgraded to discover new locations and fight off enemies that will only get tougher as the gang starts to venture into greener and lushier territories.
Machinery and combat skills won’t be the only ones needing upgrades as Beelzebub and his friends will stumble upon the desolated city of Spino. Despite its current state, it is full of potential for players to breathe life back into it and call it home: as the adventure progresses, the city will grow and evolve, adding new merchants, quests and options to prepare yourself before the next adventure.
SAND LAND is set to release on 26th April 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
MoistCr1TiKaL, Ludwig, Courage and more join brand-new Creatorverse collaboration, alongside a new campaign with a powerful German cruiser waiting at its end, and two new Bureau projects to research
February 20th, 2023 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of leading naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is welcoming fresh new spring content for its console title World of Warships: Legends. At the helm of this content update is the addition of the Creatorverse, bringing five major content creators to the game with specially designed Commander guises. March’s update also welcomes a classic Legends-style campaign rewarding players with a Tier VIII German Premium cruiser, and two Legendary Tier ships make waves in the Bureau.
Enter the Creatorverse
The World of Warships team provided full creative control to the famed creators CouRageJD, MoistCr1TiKaL, Ludwig, Nadeshot, and Sapnap to introduce their own camouflage, flag, and fully voiced Commanders, both on PC and on World of Warships: Legends, the console version. Starting on February 20th (AEDT) with MoistCr1TiKaL, each week until March 26th (AEDT) a new commander will be available on this landing page for new players.
Players with existing accounts will be able to purchase all Creatorverse content starting on February 20th (AEDT). In World of Warships: Legends, each creator’s guise will be available through dedicated missions or in the Store, starting February 20th (AEDT), with “Trending” crates packed with the specially-crafted ship skins, and more goods.
Unlock Tier VIII Premium cruiser Admiral Schröder in The Lion of Flanders campaign
Following the classic campaign structure of 100 milestones spread across five weeks, The Lion of Flanders campaign comes to Legendary waters. Equipped with a catch-up mechanic in place, players with active Admiralty Backing who complete this campaign will be rewarded handsomely for their work with German Tier VIII Premium cruiser Admiral Schröder. Sporting a substantial secondary battery and equipped with powerful armour-piercing shells, good base speed and excellent survivability and armour for a cruiser, Admiral Schröder is worth the work.
Two new Bureau Projects
Closing out the latest Legends update are two new ships sailing into the Bureau. American Legendary Tier battleship Vermont and German Legendary Tier destroyer Z-52 will be both available to research and unlock, with Vermont joining the fray on February 27th (AEDT). Vermont offers robust pool of hit points, alongside significant firepower – equipped with 12 18-inch guns and above average armour-piercing shell damage. Z-52 brings a more holistic combat approach to the Bureau. This ship features rapid-reloading guns, fast torpedoes which have one of the highest reload speed for Legendary destroyers, and a reasonable hit point pool.
Plus, St. Patrick’s Day festivities start from March 5th (AEDT), bringing the luck of the Irish to the game, alongside three new seasons of Arena Battles to dominate.
This update also brings a number of bug fixes and upgrades across the game. Here is a link to the overview trailer for the update. The full patch notes can be found here.
About World of Warships: Legends
Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.
World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
TOKYO — Feb. 19th, 2024 —INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces the date of their first 2024 event taking place on Saturday, May 25th, 2024.
With more than 10 million views during INDIE Live Expo Winter 2023, and 98.7 million views since the series inception in 2020, this May’s upcoming showcase marks the 10th ever INDIE Live event, commemorated by an all-new logo.
Serving as a gateway between indie scenes across the globe, INDIE Live Expo offers English, Japanese, and Chinese broadcasts. Viewers can tune in for the return of the rapid-fire “INDIE Waves” segment showcasing dozens of short-form content updates across a plethora of titles, and witness a deep dive into a new local indie scene with the return of “Indie Studios Around the World”.
“Our favorite time of year is when submissions open!” Said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “The possibilities within indie gaming are truly endless, which was the main inspiration behind our new logo. Every year we are wowed by such innovative indies that we could have never imagined. Many thanks to our supporters who make our show possible every year!”
Developers and indie game enthusiasts interested in information about future INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for the INDIE Live Expo Letter here.
Fans who cannot wait until May can rewatch DAY1 and DAY2 of INDIE Live Expo Winter 2023 on YouTube.
Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry. To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.
Begin your unstoppable crusade against filth in the Warhammer 40,000 DLC coming to PowerWash Simulator on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch
Brighton, UK – 19 February 2024 – FuturLab and Square Enix announced today that the PowerWash Simulator Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack will launch on February 27, 2024 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. The announcement was made at IGN Fest, an event where fans from across the globe come together to celebrate the most anticipated upcoming titles. The themed DLC will allow players to wash away dirt and grime from Imperial vehicles and machines in the dark and expansive world of Warhammer 40,000.
About Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack
Deep in the Indomitus Crusade, relentless campaigns across the galaxy have imbued a variety of Imperial machines with a litany of dirt. As a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, it is your singular honour to perform the ultimate purification protocol.
You are blessed with an all new Adeptus Mechanicus character model and well-equipped for the ritual cleansing with a custom MKII Aqua-Santica Arquebus power washer; the perfect fusion of human and machine.
Command this ruthless technology to sterilize a range of Imperial vehicles and machines:
The Ultramarines Land Raider
The Dark Angels Deathwing Redemptor Dreadnought
The Astra Militarum Rogal Dorn Tank
The House Hawkshroud Imperial Knight
The Blood Angels Thunderhawk
About PowerWash Simulator
PowerWash Simulator is a relaxing single player or online co-op simulation game for all ages where players fire up their virtual power washers and blast away every speck of dirt from the patios, pavements, vehicles, and public parks featured across the levels. This cathartic game has gathered a huge following of people who want to relax and unwind with no threats, timers or antagonists – allowing them to immerse themselves in a soothing space where they can have fun, be creative and go at their own pace whilst feeling a satisfying sense of achievement.
Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) for $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.50 from 27 February 2024.
About FuturLab
FuturLab is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. We have developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. Our best known titles include: Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and, most recently, PowerWash Simulator. We believe that healthy and happy teams create the best games, which is why we promote a positive working environment with many benefits and zero crunch.
About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com DRAGON QUEST, ESPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels, and model kits through more than 520 of its stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
About Warhammer 40,000
In the 41st Millennium, warring factions from ancient civilisations and upstart empires fight endless battles across innumerable worlds. Humanity stands alone, beset on all sides by the heretic, the mutant, and the alien. There is no mercy. There is no respite. Prepare yourself for battle.
RELEASES on PC & Nintendo Switch – 21st February 2024Acclaimed Story of Seasons Series
There’s just eight days before the release (on 27th February 2024) of Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons, the next instalment in the series. Coming from Japan publisher, Rainy Frog, this lavish and much anticipated title offers hours of compelling puzzle challenges presented in a beatifically crafted setting for Nintendo Switch and PC Steam gamers to enjoy.
Features and Facts
Checkout the seasons as you progress
A new title from leading Japan developer
100+ page almanack with information from five Story of Seasons games
Fab and relaxing music
Achievements
Fun, and challenging
Intuitive
See you farm expand as you progress
A cosy game to really get to
Brain teasing – 350 puzzles
About Rainy Frog
Established in 2013, Rainy Frog is a Japanese video game company based near Tokyo publishing console games in Japan and worldwide. In Japan, the company has published more than 100 games across all major platforms and works with Japanese developers to publish their games worldwide. Rainy Frog joined the Forever Entertainment group in April 2022. www.rainyfrog.com
About Score Studios
Score Studios is a Tokyo-based independent video game development studio established in 2009. Before creating the popular logic-puzzle series of Piczle games Score Studios collaborated with other Japanese studios (e.g. Sony Interactive Entertainment, Studio Istolia, Valhalla Game Studios, THQ, iNiS amongst others) on mobile and home console titles. www.piczle.club
The ultimate resource for cloud gaming. Now with Utomik
Eindhoven, Netherlands, 19 February 2024 – This partnership will allow gamers to easily search for any game, discover its availability on Utomik, and explore the extensive library of over 300 games on the cloud and over 1400 games overall. Players are sure to find old favourites and new quests.
Cloudbase also offers an extensive overview of all the subscription gaming platforms featuring cloud games. The guide dissects the top providers available in 2024, helping players find the ideal service to match their gaming style and needs.
In addition, Cloudbase will keep users updated on new cloud-based games arriving on Utomik, ensuring that Cloudbase users are among the first to experience these releases.
“Utomik is delighted to be a new partner and featured on the Cloudbase site and we can’t wait for Cloudbase users to discover more, and play a huge variety of games across PC, Android, and Smart TV”, states Doki Tops, CEO and Co-founder of Utomik.
With Utomik’s enormous library of games both for smart download and on the cloud, Cloudbase users have a fantastic new resource to call on for all of their gaming needs. With brands such as Samsung, LG, and Hewlett Packard already partnered up with Utomik, you might be closer to their cloud gaming library than you think.
About Utomik
Utomik is a worldwide gaming subscription service that services the B2C and the B2B markets with its hybrid gaming platform. The platform delivers an excellent user experience through cloud gaming and fast-download tech, which ensures smooth game performance for all locations. Partners such as Samsung, LG, and Hewlett Packard embrace this progressiveness by adapting Utomik’s services to their products.
Supporting a games library of 1400+ high-quality titles on PC and currently a subset of those for Smart TVs and Android devices users in the cloud, the platform appeals to casual and core audiences of all ages. Cloud gaming allows Utomik to offer an accessible gaming experience, allowing people to play whenever and wherever they want.
About Cloudbase
Cloudbase.gg is the definitive cloud gaming directory and the go-to destination for anything cloud gaming. With Cloudbase, gamers can discover which cloud gaming service supports a game.
Cloudbase checks the availability of over 5000 games on the most popular cloud gaming services every single day, ensuring no game is left behind. Users can register for free and take advantage of personalized features, including game tracking, cloud gaming service comparison, and email notifications.
Pistol Shrimp Games Celebrates the Free Stars Universe with the Re-Release of the Cult-Classic Game that Inspired the Visionaries Behind Mass Effect, Subnautica, and Stellaris
San Francisco, CA (February 19, 2024) – Pistol Shrimp™ Games — an independent studio founded by Toys for Bob veterans — is thrilled to announce today the release of the classic science-fiction action-adventure game Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters® on Steam.
Experience the retro charm of this cult-classic space game and embark on a riveting, quirky adventure to save Earth from the ruthless Ur-Quan armada. The Alliance of Free Stars needs YOU!
Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters is a return to an award-winning space saga. The setting has inspired countless other creators in the video game industry, including the visionaries behind Mass Effect, Subnautica, and Stellaris — to name just a few. It’s renowned for its colorful cast of characters, rich story, and radically open universe. Its passionate fandom continues to quote the galaxy’s unforgettable alien species, including the cowardly Spathi, the menacing Ur-Quan, and the enigmatic Orz.
“It was the perfect game at the perfect time. It’s exactly what I wanted, exactly what I needed to be playing. When I then had an opportunity to make a game… I was like, ‘this game. It’s gotta be like this game.’”- Tim Cain (Fallout, Fallout 2) of Obsidian Entertainment.
“It was funny, and it was smart, and it was interesting and complicated… I played that game to death.” – Ken Levine (BioShock, System Shock 2) of Ghost Story Games.
Watch the Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters Steam Launch Trailer below:
Your story begins as the captain of the last human starship, with Earth trapped under a hostile forcefield. You are the last hope for humanity in a fight for control of the galaxy. Build your fleet and battle enemy starships, exchange colorful insults with fully-voiced, quirky characters, and explore thousands of uncharted worlds across hundreds of stars to gather important resources and technology. When you’re not adventuring, showcase your battle skills in online or split-screen PvP duels.
Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters Key Features:
Experience an “open-world” galactic adventure through space to defeat the invading Ur-Quan and its hierarchy of battle thralls.
Travel through extra-dimensional HyperSpace and discover nearly 500 unknown star systems filled with thousands of alien worlds, collecting resources and technology to upgrade your flagship and grow your fleet.
Fight enemies in fast-paced space battles with 25 different starships, each with its own unique attacks and powers.
Befriend, threaten, or fight a diverse cast of aliens with unique personalities, from scary to funny, to just plain weird.
Play standalone Super Melee to practice space combat against AI opponents or to duel against a friend.
Mod and tinker with readily available, open-source code and content.
With the founding of Pistol Shrimp Games by Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford (the original founders of Toys for Bob), Ken Ford, and Dan Gerstein, the legacy of this celebrated part of gaming history continues under the Free Stars name. A direct sequel to Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters is currently in development.
Intrepid galactic adventurers should stay tuned for future Free Stars announcements. For more information about Pistol Shrimp Games, please visit https://pistolshrimpgames.com.
Established in 2021, Pistol Shrimp Games is the new studio founded by Paul Reiche III, Fred Ford, Ken Ford, and Dan Gerstein. In 2002, Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford made The Ur-Quan Masters available for free when they licensed their game’s copyright to the open-source community. This kept the Free Stars universe alive in the public imagination while Reiche and Ford led Toys for Bob, the studio that created the wildly successful Skylanders series. Reiche and Ford have since founded Pistol Shrimp Games to tell new stories about the Alliance of Free Stars and celebrate the legacy of The Ur-Quan Masters.
