Plus, a Sneak Peek at Our Next Major Release

New features and gameplay updates are coming to Meet Your Maker on August 15 as part of our first Mid-Sector update! We also have a special teaser at the end of this email hinting at where Meet Your Maker will be taking players next.

Here’s a quick look at some of the new features, content, improvements and more that are coming with the Rising Tides Mid-Sector Update:
 
New Features and Updates

• Social Raiding Now Enabled for Every Outpost – With this update, every Activated Outpost will automatically have the Social Raid status enabled, meaning that they will always be searchable from the Social Raid menu. Progression and rewards will still only be tied to the Outposts raided from the standard Raid Map, but now Builders will be able to share their levels without worrying about losing out on standard raid rewards.
• Introduction of Daily Challenges – A Daily Challenges system for Raiders will be introduced, replacing the current Chimera Tribute system. Raiders will now have a steady stream of exciting new tasks to complete and will be rewarded for doing so. These challenges also improve gameplay variety by encouraging the use of different mechanics and strategies.

New Gameplay Content & Improvements
To keep Raiders and Builders on their toes, we’re deploying 5 new Mods and Augments. We’ve seen first-hand how quickly the community creates when they have new tools to work with and we’re excited to see how these latest additions will shake up life for Custodians in the wasteland. All of the new Mods and Augments will be unlockable with in-game currency.

In addition, three new solid-color decals will be made instantly available for all players to further push the themes of Sector 1: Dreadshore.

And finally, the new update will be arriving with bug fixes, balance updates and UI refinements.

Sector 2 will give you the chills
Here’s a small tease of what’s coming next to Meet Your Maker. For the previous major content update, players needed to bring an umbrella… this time around, they’ll need something to keep them warm. Sector 2 will be called Shattered Peak and it’s right around the corner:

In the meantime, the Rising Tides Mid-Sector update goes live on August 15. Feel free to reach out if you have questions regarding any of these new features and updates coming to Meet Your Maker. If you want to do a deeper dive into the next Mid-Sector Update, Meet Your Maker’s official blog post has it all.

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Coming to consoles Q1 2024

Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2023) –  Mission control operators Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, LISA: Definitive Edition) and part-time astronauts Lifeless Worlds today have liftoff. The mysterious adventure Lifeless Moon is available now on PC, with a planned console launch in Q1 of next year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147330/Lifeless_Moon/

Lifeless Moon is a gorgeous 3D platformer that sends you on a haunting but beautiful odyssey to the moon in an Apollo-era mission. Encounter familiar but otherworldly places that will leave you questioning what is real, and just where in the universe you actually are. The truth is out there, just waiting for you to find it:

Mysteries await on the desolate moon, unlocking secrets that will help you search for the truth and survive. You follow in the footsteps of the explorers who came before you, and understanding the trauma that befell them may be the key to your return home – analyze riddles, unravel clues and master completely new technologies as you begin to see your new reality on a grander scale. Players will confront a strange phenomenon and tap into its extraordinary creative powers as they seek to unravel the mystery and learn the truth. 

Lifeless Moon is the spiritual successor to Lifeless Planet which sprang from cult hit to almost ten million players over the course of its lifetime. Newcomers to the franchise can get both titles in the Lifeless Worlds bundle on Steam. 

Keep up with Lifeless Moon by following Lifeless Worlds on Twitter, YouTube and checking out the official website. Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/.

About Lifeless Worlds Studio

With its cold, dark winters, Alaska turned out to be a great place to hunker inside behind a glowing computer screen and develop indie games. Hiking the mountains and glaciers of the “great land” also provided inspiration for alien landscapes in developer David Board’s first title, Lifeless Planet. But really the story of Lifeless Worlds Studio began back in the early 1980s on a Commodore VIC-20. Board took to programming and computer art on that little machine with 5KB of memory and he never looked back. In his day job, Board develops science education apps for museums and science centers, and that passion for sharing science influences the themes and content of his games. In 2014, David moved to the Seattle area with his wife and two husky mix dogs. Lifeless Moon is his second major game. 

Come August 23-27 for hands-on demos from a variety of the publisher’s upcoming games, including Altered Alma, Freaked Fleapit, Outcast Tales, Rose and Locket, and more!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Aug. 10, 2023 – CRITICAL REFLEX is coming to Gamescom later this month, and today the publisher revealed the full list of titles it’ll be showcasing to press and public at the event. From August 23-27, you can experience hands-on demos for a number of great games in CRITICAL REFLEX’s upcoming line-up, including:

ALTERED ALMA

Set in Neo-Barcelona, Altered Alma is a space opera Metroidvania featuring RPG and dating sim elements, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping, non-linear story from award-winning writer Antony Johnston (Resident Evil Village, Dead Space). As a young mercenary named Jack, you’ll carve your way through ruthless gangsters in fast-paced combat while working for some of the city’s most dangerous people. Upgrade your hero with unique abilities, customize your ship, recruit and forge bonds with new crew members, and make difficult moral choices while trying to protect the ones you love.

Gamescom attendees can check out the first playable demo of Altered Alma featuring the beginning area of the game (the Spaceport), plus a boss fight.

FREAKED FLEAPIT

Hell never looked this good! Save your soul in Freaked Fleapit, a wild cocktail of rhythm-based dungeon crawling and date sims that’ll have you dancing your way through nine circles of Hell to heart-pumping music. When the Reaper herself offers you a way to get out of the run-down fleapit that is Purgatory, you’ll have to go through each of the nine circles of Hell, beating any demons along the way to free your soul! Sounds easy enough…

Visitors can go hands-on with two circles of Hell, three dates, and two boss fights!

OUTCAST TALES

Outcast Tales (previously titled Ragtag Crew) is a turn-based tactical roguelite drawing inspiration from Darkest Dungeon with a delightful twist of humor, set in a post-apocalyptic desert where your party members can bicker or forge bonds together. Each character has a unique combination of class and personality, which can drastically change the outcomes of the journey. Outcast Tales heads to Gamescom with new elements like enhanced visuals and the voice of Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) as its charismatic narrator.

Visitors can check out a new hands-on demo with all gameplay systems implemented.

ROSE AND LOCKET

To save her daughter’s spirit from malevolent forces, gunslinger Rose must journey through the realms of the Underwest. Along her path, she’ll recover long-forgotten skills and abilities, wield awesome powers, and face countless foes. Rose and Locket is a lighting-fast action-adventure game featuring a grand story about loss and devotion in a breathtaking, cinematic, hand-painted world.

Experience Rose and Locket’s new playable demo at Gamescom featuring previously unseen gameplay, including a fully finished biome and the Wrath boss fight.

In addition, visitors to CRITICAL REFLEX’s public booth at Gamescom can play the atmospheric deck-building strategy game IRONHIVE, the futuristic city-building game Complex SKY, and the pixel-art roguelite-auto-battler Deadlock Station.

FIND US AT GAMESCOM!

Business & Media: Hall 2.2, C-51, Room #6
General Public: Hall 10.1, Stand E048

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com

Craft, Fight, Build and Rule in an open-world feudal Japan in Singleplayer or Co-op

Oberhaching, Germany, Aug 10th 2023 –  Developer Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that its multi genre open-world RPG, city builder, life simulation and survival game Sengoku Dynasty is now available for PC via Steam Early Access.

Sengoku Dynasty offers a new perspective on the Sengoku era as players immerse themselves in feudal Japan’s tumultuous past, transforming a famine-stricken and war-torn land into their personal legacy. These are demanding times, where the path to prosperity won’t be without its obstacles.

The natural splendor of Sengoku Dynasty’s vast open world is presented in stunning detail through the power of Unreal Engine 5, and encompasses a diverse range of biomes to explore as players begin building their life in the Peasant Kingdom.

Players can set out building their legacy on their own or with up to 3 companions in co-op mode as they embark on their legacy and interact with a wide range of unique characters, some friendly and some who seek to disrupt their way of life.

Various tasks will need to be completed in order to support their village communities as they look to bring growth and prosperity during one of the most challenging periods in Japan’s historic past. The crafting of essential tools as well as the forging of melee and ranged based weapons such as katanas and bows create the means for survival and the opportunity to hunt, as well as the ability to defend what they have built.

Exploration of Sengoku Dynasty’s diverse landscape will also be necessary to gather natural resources like bamboo, stone, grass, ore and wood to build and expand villages as well as their surrounding influence. Buildings including breweries, workshops, houses, watch towers and shrines can be constructed to improve the way of life. Players can help their villages prosper by assigning jobs to the inhabitants such as foraging, crafting or building special projects. These workers contribute significantly to the player’s economy and development.

Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions GmbH, comments: “Sengoku Dynasty is an emotional odyssey, our love letter to the captivating world of 16th Century Japan, its ancient traditions, intriguing culture, and breathtaking landscapes. In addition to the already extensive features at the beginning of Early Access, we have an ambitious roadmap that unveils a wealth of thrilling content to come. We are also convinced that our awesome community will play an important role in the further development process.”

Developer Superkami has invested relentless research into the Sengoku time period, delving into Japanese craftsmanship, spirituality, social structure, and economy, providing the game with a distinctive perspective that offers keen insights into this fascinating era.

Sengoku Dynasty is available now on Steam for PC priced $29.99 / €26.99 / £24.99 with a 15% launch discount available for one week.

For more details on Sengoku Dynasty’s early access roadmap and player features visit the games Steam page here.

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About Superkami

Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Re-design the battlefields of WW1 as extra modding support marches onto The Great War: Western Front.

New update complements earlier introduction of modding tools, adding terrain and GUI editors as well as a brand-new historic mission.  

Cambridge, UK – 10 August 2023. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), and developers Petroglyph (Command & Conquer™: Remastered, Star Wars™: Empire at War), invite players to re-design the battlefields and create new stories as part of a new update for World War 1 RTS epic, The Great War: Western Front. Available from today, Commanders will receive an additional arsenal of modding tools, providing the ultimate sandbox to re-create trench warfare.

As part of an update rolled out on June 28 players were introduced to an initial set of modding tools, allowing them to develop custom campaigns and 3D assets via a Model Converter, alongside an in-game Mod Manager supporting custom audio, textures, and models. This update also introduced seven new types of infantry and three highly requested tanks, including the iconic French Saint-Chamond. 

Today’s update will extend modding support with the addition of a Map Editor and a UI Editor, allowing Commanders to create unique battlefields and take even greater control of the Western Front. The update will also introduce three new Skirmish and Multiplayer maps and a brand-new historical mission, created using the new modding tools. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, considered to be a defining moment for Canadian forces during the war, saw the usage of rolling barrages deployed to provide cover for the advancing troops as they demonstrated unwavering courage to capture a critical point on the Western Font.  

Additionally, Commanders can now view ongoing statistics from throughout their current campaign and reinforce their front lines with two new support trench emplacements – an Anti-Aircraft nest to keep the skies clear of enemy fighters and bombers, and an Ammo Cache which will reduce the supply cost to fire artillery batteries in the vicinity, but is at risk of detonating if destroyed.  

The Great War: Western Front places players in command of one of history’s most pivotal conflicts, as they take command of either the Allied Forces or the Central Powers and aim to overturn the odds to emerge victorious from a draining war of attrition. Commanding the Western Front from both a grand strategy overview as Theatre Commander and individual battlefield RTS gameplay as the Field Commander, players must manage their Supply and National Will carefully as they seek victory. On the battlefield every decision will tip the scale between success and defeat, from the relentless barrage of artillery shells to the creation of detailed trench networks to provide vital protection from the onslaught of enemy machine gun fire. Victory may be achieved, but at what cost? 

The Great War: Western Front is available to purchase now via Steam and the Epic Games Store, for a suggested retail price of £29.99/€34.99/$34.99.

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About The Great War: Western Front
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play the deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory, both by directing your armies in gritty real-time battles and by commanding your side on the Western Front as you guide high-level decisions in turn-based strategic gameplay. Think like a Commander to either relive history – or redefine it. Partnering with the Imperial War Museums, revel in an authentic historical strategy game that captures the gravity and intensity of The Great War.

About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. 

About Petroglyph
Petroglyph is an independent development studio based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a roster of award-winning, best-selling titles including Star Wars: Empire at War, 8-Bit Armies, and the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection. Founded in 2003 by members formerly of Westwood Studios (Command & Conquer, Dune), Petroglyph’s expert team and genre-defining track record is geared to bring deep and innovative new strategy titles to players everywhere.   

Watch the launch trailer now and start gliding the sands of Atlas in this superpowered action RPG!

PARIS – Aug. 10, 2023 – Today Focus Entertainment and its studio Deck13 Interactive are beyond thrilled to release Atlas Fallen, the superpowered action RPG where you’ll battle legendary creatures in an epic, sand-covered, fantasy world. The game is available in Standard and Limited editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Watch the launch trailer now and dive right into the action to liberate Atlas!

Atlas Fallen stems from Deck13’s passion for thrilling action-RPG experiences, embracing a fresh vision for a unique medieval fantasy world and fast-paced combat.

Rise from dust and unleash your power

Glide the sands of a timeless land filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular combat.

Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign.

Get the superpowered Limited Edition now!

The Limited Edition of Atlas Fallen completes your divine powers with:

• The game on the platform of your choice (Physical copies for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X; Steam code for PC)
• The game’s official SteelBook®
• A metal poster
•  The “Ruin Rising Pack” DLC, featuring bonus armor and gauntlet skins and more

Don’t miss this special edition!

Survive Horde Mode XL’s newest map, and experience new challenges and progression choices in the ultimate co-op zombie shooter

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Aug. 10, 2023 – The new “Holy Terror” update is here for World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster 2013 film. Free today on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this latest patch delivers a ton of new features, including the new Rome map for Horde Mode XL, a fourth upgrade path for all classes, new weapons and weapon perks, new challenges, and more.

Players can sport fresh looks for the season with the premium World War Z: Aftermath – Victory Lap Weapons Skin Pack, available today on all platforms for $4.99, featuring stylish new options for the Mini-21 Rifle, S890 Shorty Shotgun, HW416 Assault Carbine, and Repeater X Crossbow.

Horde Mode XL* debuted earlier this year, and now players can experience its supersized action on a second map: Rome! Fight to survive in the shadow of the Colosseum against special XL waves bursting with over 1,000 hungry zombies. Challenge mode, which lets players ramp up the difficulty with rotating mutators for greater rewards, is also now available for Horde Mode XL’s previously released Tokyo map.

In addition, new mutators have been added to the standard Horde Mode, as well as to daily and weekly challenges, and players can now search for teammates for Horde Mode and Horde Mode XL using the quick match system.

Today’s update also greatly enhances player progression with the new fourth upgrade path for all classes, offering nine new perks for each class. AI party members now have their own different classes, too, and can use special abilities like the Soldier’s Grenades, the Fixer’s Supply Bag, and the Medic’s Stim Pistol.

You’ll want some serious firepower to handle all these new threats, and today’s update has you covered with two free new weapons – the 1877 SBL Repeating Rifle, delivering high-damage, lever-action accuracy, and the MRL202 “Commando” Multi-shot Rocket Launcher. You’ll also discover new in-game weapon perks, as well as four free new character trinkets.

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play on your own with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo, plus two new campaign episodes in Rome (including Vatican City) and the Kamchatka peninsula. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level up eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com.

*Horde Mode XL is only available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest-quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises.

Through the power of teamwork, together we can accomplish anything! SEGA has launched the new Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign to celebrate the dedicated Sonic the Hedgehog fanbase and community. Throughout the years, Sonic has not only gone fast but has built a strong foundation around important ideals, including friendship, teamwork, inspiration and loyalty.  The Fast. Friends. Forever. initiative was created to show how Sonic and friends live out these principles in and out of the games.

To kick off the Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign, we’ve created a fun launch trailer featuring original music to celebrate the theme of friendship and our fan base. Take a look at the supersonic launch trailer below.

The Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign continues throughout the summer with a variety of events and community-focused activations including:

• An upcoming four-panel digital comic series by Sonic’s community of friends featuring talented artists from around the world with the first issues available today. Fans can look forward to 14 more releasing in the coming months

• The Sonic Symphony World Tour featuring Sonic and friends alongside popular music from the games including Sonic Superstars launching this fall.  Stops include Los Angeles, London and more. Details around upcoming dates and locations can be found HERE

• Season Two of TailsTube featuring Sonic’s two-tailed sidekick, Tails and a variety of new stories

• Dedicated website showcasing all campaign activities alongside character bios, spotlights, digital comics and additional content. More details can be found HERE

More activations are coming soon, so check back for more updates on the Sonic the Hedgehog website and Sonic social channels.

Discover the city of New Washington and immerse yourself in a breathtaking dystopian megalopolis.

Sydney, Australia, August 10^th, 2023 – After exploring the jungles of Titan – an iconic and familiar environment for all Flashback fans – publisher Microids, the Microids Lyon/Paris studios and Paul Cuisset have unveiled a new trailer for Flashback 2, focusing on the city of New Washington.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxz2V1W3e7I

In the futuristic megalopolis Conrad B. Hart leads a thrilling investigation to find his missing friend, Ian. Plunged into the heart of a captivating adventure, Conrad B. Hart will have to confront fierce enemies such as the Triangle Mafia and powerful Mechas in thrilling combat. Get ready for an extraordinary experience combining action, combat, platforming, and exploration in a breathtaking cyberpunk world.

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About Flashback 2:

In the 22^nd century, the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System, but this tranquillity is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus. In search of his lifelong friend Ian, Conrad B. Hart dives once again into an action-packed adventure full of twists, turns and revelations with the help of his allies and AI-powered weapon A.I.S.H.A.

Game features:

• A vibrant sci-fi/cyberpunk universe full of immersive environments including New Tokyo, New Washington, and the Jungles of Titan.
• Use A.I.S.H.A., a lethal adaptive weapon enhanced with combat AI.
• A gripping, fluid and intricate platform shooter.
• A 3D environment crafted for even deeper immersion.
• Designed and developed by the creator of the original, Paul Cuisset.

In 1992, Flashback revolutionised action gaming and gained legendary status, ranking among the top 100 video games in history. Developed by the game’s original creator Paul Cuisset, in collaboration with Microids Lyon/Paris studios, Flashback 2 will offer an experience faithful to the Flashback universe, bringing together members of the original Flashback team, including Game Designer Thierry Perreau and Composer Raphaël Gesqua, the musician behind the soundtrack for the original Amiga version of Flashback.

Flashback 2 will be available November 16^th, 2023 both in digital and retail versions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

For more behind-the-scenes information about Flashback 2, follow its new Twitter account: https://twitter.com/FlashBack2_Game

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Paul Cuisset

Known worldwide for his video game productions, Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French video game creators. Co-Founder of the company Delphine Software, he has worked as a programmer, game designer and/or scenarist on titles as prestigious as “Future Wars”, “Operation Stealth”, “Cruise for a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his Action/Adventure masterpiece “Flashback” made the Guinness Book as the worldwide bestselling French video game. In 2005 Paul Cuisset founded the studio VectorCell and developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). In 2015, Paul Cuisset released the adventure game “Subject 13” on PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One.

© 2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Game created by Paul Cuisset. Developed by MICROIDS STUDIO LYON / MICROIDS STUDIO PARIS. FLASH BACK is a trademark of Paul Cuisset and is used under licence. All rights reserved.

PlayStation Australia is happy to reveal the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for August 2023. The lineup includes two hotly anticipated indies available with Game Catalogue on their respective launch days – Sea of Stars and Moving Out 2. Sea of Stars will be available when it launches on Tuesday, August 29, with all other titles available from Tuesday, August 15. Let’s dive in. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Sea of Stars | PS4, PS5

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. 

Developer Sabotage aims to modernise the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration, and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun.

Moving Out 2 | PS4, PS5

Moving Out 2 will take players back to the breakneck, breakback (and break-knee) world of Smooth Moves’ Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts), as they pack furniture, technology, and everything including the kitchen sink across increasingly bizarre locales, with increasingly deadly challenges.

Moving Out 2 will see the introduction of online co-operative, cross-play enabled gameplay to the series, allowing F.A.R.Ts around the world to team up and creatively move furniture from point A to point B and beyond!

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen | PS4, PS5

Delve into Savathûn’s Throne World to uncover the mystery of how she and her Lucent Hive stole the Light. Learn the secrets to crafting new weapons, the new Glaive, and survive the truth within her web of lies. A twisted wonderland of corruption and splendour, Savathûn’s Throne World plays host to a fragile balance of power. From her palace to the swamp, all that she hides can be found here. 

Create custom weaponry with unique mod, shader, and stat combinations. Master the new Glaive weapon type and unleash powerful melee combos, projectile attacks, and a deployable energy shield.

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen will be available as a download-only title and requires Destiny 2: PS4 & PS5 base game to play. 

Lost Judgment | PS4, PS5

Lost Judgment once again puts players in the sneakers of lawyer turned street-fighting detective Takayuki Yagami. Joined by his partner, ex-yakuza Masaharu Kaito, the crime-fighting duo is called on to investigate a seemingly perfect crime whose lead suspect has an airtight alibi. What starts out as a tale of revenge reveals a tangled web of conspiracy involving several unlikely factions taking advantage of a broken law system. But as victims pile up and Yagami unravels the truth, he must choose between defending the law or exacting justice.

Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed | PS4, PS5 

The alien invader Crypto returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its psychedelic glory and take revenge on agents for blowing up your mothership. As you uncover the schemes of your enemies, you’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.

Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition | PS4

Put your management skills to the test! Start with nothing and design a bustling, efficient hospital as you improve the lives of Two Point County’s unfortunate residents. Place wards, treatment rooms, break areas, and more to handle any wacky ailment that comes through the door – from people with lightbulb heads to patients suffering from cube-shaped limbs. Expand your organisation across the whole of Two Point County as you build new hospitals, balance the budget, and train your staff to take on more complicated diseases.

Source of Madness | PS4, PS5 

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in the Loam Lands, a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey. Uncover the cosmic secrets of the Loam Lands and The Tower of Madness, the moon’s mysterious Citadel. 

Cursed to Golf | PS4, PS5

Cursed to Golf offers a fresh take on the golfing and roguelike subgenres. Make your way through a hole within the PAR Count or your curse will take you back to the beginning of the course! To add to the challenge, these courses don’t just have bunkers and rough spots but are also chock full of mad obstacles like high-powered fans, spikes, TNT boxes, teleporters and a whole load more. It’s all par for the course in this twisted take on the classic game.

Dreams | PS4

Dreams is an extraordinary, ever-expanding game universe from the award-winning Media Molecule, creators of LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, where you can discover community-made games from around the world… and learn to make your own. The latest evolution of the studio’s Play, Create, Share maxim, Dreams gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity. Bring your ideas to life with innovative, easy-to-use tools, then share them with a global community. Whether you want to create games, music, paintings, animation, sculpture, movies or anything in between, Dreams is an extraordinary digital playground where anything is possible. 

And that’s not all! As part of Dreams coming to PlayStation Plus, Media Molecule’s latest game, Tren will be available to play in Dreams. Tren is a nostalgic adventure that puts you in the driving seat of a remarkable toy train, and tells a personal tale about growing up – and the transformative power of play.

PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night | PS4, PS5 

Who goes into the night to save the day? You do! Get your PJs on and become Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko. Set off from Mission Control HQ on a platforming adventure for little heroes. Use your superpowers – like Catboy’s speed, Owlette’s flying, and Gekko’s muscles – to stop the night-time baddies. And explore eight PJ Masks locations, from Mystery Mountain all the way to the Moon! With PJ Robot’s help, you’ll discover a world of friendship, teamwork, and secret collectables.

Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures | PS4, PS5  

Explore classic fairy tale worlds with your favourite characters from the Sony Pictures Animation films in Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures! Take control of Drac and Mavis and play through unique worlds with their own spooky spin, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Faced with fearsome foes and fiendish puzzles, you must brave your way through and utilise your special abilities to dash, glide and jump through these spook-tacular storybook worlds. You’ll even get to meet iconic Hotel Transylvania characters like Johnny, Murray, Wayne and more, who’ll guide you to complete exciting quests and solve devious challenges, along with a coffin-full of collectables for you to discover. With so much at stake, Drac and Mavis are Count-ing on you to save the day. 

Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition | PS4, PS5  

Busy residential streets, vast castle grounds, quaint cottage greens, and large equestrian fields are just some of the locations that await your mowing blades in this mowing simulator, as you ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers as you manage your business. Build your own lawncare business from the ground up. Purchase and upgrade your headquarters, hire employees, purchase advertising and balance the books as you grow and expand your business. The Landmark Edition includes the Lawn Mowing Simulator – Ancient Britain DLC and Lawn Mowing Simulator – Dino Safari DLC expansions. 

Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition will launch into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue on August 28. 

Spellforce III Reforced | PS4 

SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike. Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees, Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles and Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realised world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.

Midnight Fight Express | PS4 

An unexpected hero emerges on the city’s darkest night. You’re Babyface, a former member of the criminal underworld lured back into “the life” by a mysterious AI drone. Your mission against impossible odds: Fight your way across the city before sunrise, and prevent a citywide criminal takeover together. Engage in a brutal and hyper-kinetic brawling ballet, using every environmental tool and street fighting technique at your disposal. Level up your abilities to take down the mounting onslaught of bozos, cronies, and crime lords.

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics 

MediEvil: Resurrection | PS4, PS5  

The realm of Gallowmere needs a hero. Has anyone seen Sir Daniel Fortesque? Join Sir Dan’s brave quest to thwart the evil sorcerer Zarok. Bludgeon your way through bucketloads of battlefields with masses of weapons and gazillions of combat moves in your journey ahead. Experience MediEvil Resurrection originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Ape Escape: On the Loose | PS4, PS5 

A horde of crazy apes has stolen the Professor’s time machine and travelled back through history to alter the past and ensure that monkeykind rules the world. It’s up to Spike – and his collection of incredible gadgets – to save the day. Experience Ape Escape: On the Loose originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice | PS4, PS5

Capital City is plagued by crime. Vicious new gangs are on the rampage and the Chief of Police has had enough. There’s only one solution to the mindless degeneracy on the streets… It’s time to fight fire with fire and let the elite Pursuit Force unit unleash its own brand of Extreme Justice. Explode into bigger, faster battles as bullets fly across tanks, trains, helicopters – and even the wings of an aeroplane! Meet the new Pursuit Force recruits, including a daredevil pilot, trigger-happy gunner and rubber-burning driver. Experience Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

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