The wondrous puzzle game is available to pre-order now, launching September 5!
PARIS – Aug. 21, 2023 – Today Focus Entertainment and studio Rundisc unveiled a new gameplay overview trailer for their upcoming indie puzzle game, Chants of Sennaar — two weeks ahead of its September 5 release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Pre-orders are now open, with a free demo available on all platforms to give players a taste of this mesmerizing experience filled with openness, diversity and lots of mysteries to uncover.
In Chants of Sennaar, you’ll explore a fascinating universe inspired by the myth of Babel to restore the links between Peoples. Immerse yourself in an enigmatic city home to a vast and mythical tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages. Solve enigmas and puzzles, play mini games, escape the scrutiny of the guards, and dodge the many traps in your way.
A fascinating world where ancient languages are both the lock and the key
Guided by your notebook, translate each glyph you encounter by observing, exploring and talking to people. Use deduction to pave your way to the top of the tower—a prodigious labyrinth full of mysteries to unveil.
Inspired by real languages, each dialect in Chants of Sennaar has its own rhythm, grammar, and syntax for a compelling and fulfilling experience. Each People has a unique story to tell, encompassing folklore, culture, architectural styles, and their own technologies, making every level of the tower richly distinct. Chants of Sennaar delivers an unforgettable journey, enriched by the audiovisual enchantment of a beautiful and colorful world inspired by European comic masterpieces and driven by a soul-stirring, lyrical soundtrack that will be available for purchase on Steam at launch.
Chants of Sennaar releases on September 5 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Pre-order the game now with a 10% discount and check out the free demo on all platforms to start your journey today!
Watch the Trailer Now & Preorder the Brutal Edition to Play Two Days Early
CALABASAS, Calif. – Aug. 21, 2023 – Ghostrunner 2, the first-person cyberpunk-action thriller from 505 Games and One More Level, will be available worldwide on Thursday, October 26 on PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S, Steam, EpicandGOG with preorders available today. Fans who purchase the Brutal Edition of Ghostrunner 2 will receive 48-hour early access and other additional in-game content.
Watch the new trailer now, highlighting Jack’s action-packed fight against the violent AI cult that has assembled outside Dharma Tower. Today, fans get a new look at the new high-powered motorcycle and vehicular combat, plus a host of mind-bending enemies and battles that Jack will face off against later this year. With Ghostrunner 2’s revamped progression system, veterans and newcomers alike can face challenging encounters with an increased focus on approachability and a new ‘block and perfect’ parry system.
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Preorders are available now for Ghostrunner 2, with exclusive benefits for preordering.
Base Edition ($39.99, Digital and Physical) – Digital and physical preorders get the Traditional Katana Pack including two sword skins and two hand skins
Deluxe Edition ($49.99, Digital) – Includes everything in the base edition, along with four additional hand skins, four extra sword skins, and a personalized hand hologram displaying their current username
Brutal Edition ($69.99, Digital) – Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, along with 48-hours of early access starting Tuesday, Oct. 24. Brutal Edition also comes with the Season Pass (worth $19.99, featuring a new Game Mode and four Asset Packs), Animated Skin (Sword/Hand), and Motorcycle Skin
505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.
About One More Level
OML was founded by industry veterans with the express purpose of creating games they would love to play themselves. Self proclaimed hardcore gamers, OML aims to create games that are rich and engaging, and leave players craving “One More Level.”
Sneak Peek into Tomorrow’s Adventures: Media and Gamers Invited to Experience Upcoming Titles from the Toplitz Product Portfolio.
Oberhaching, Germany, August 21st 2023 – Publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal their Gamescom showreel of various titles it will be showcasing at this year’s event.
The publisher is inviting attending gaming Media and content creators to stop by and check out the games it will be presenting both in the business hall as well as the public area at Gamescom. Toplitz Productions will have playable hands-on with Serum, the Unreal Engine 5 survival adventure game currently in development by Polish Studio Game Island. Media and gamers alike will also get a look at the brutal fast paced tactical melee combat in Unawake, the new first person action brawler from RealityArts Studio.
Sengoku Dynasty, which recently launched on Steam early access for PC will be playable in the ‘Home of Indies’ area in Hall 10 – for players eager to sample what life was like in Feudal Japan.
Toplitz Productions will also present the critically acclaimed TerraScape, its cozy, super chilled indie puzzle and city builder game currently in Early Access from German indie Bitfall Studios. TerraScape recently introduced co-op multiplayer as part of its Meta content update, its biggest so far in 2023. Last but not least Harvest Days, which lines up its version 1.0 launch in the coming weeks will give visitors a chance to sample tranquil outdoors farming, trading and enjoying nature’s delights with this open world life sim.
For more information on Toplitz Productions current titles, visit the home page here.
Check out the showreel trailer here:
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.
Sydney, Australia – 21st August 2023: NEOWIZ, a leading game developer and publisher in South Korea, is excited to share a brand-new trailer for Lies of P from this year’s Gamescom event ahead of the game’s full launch on the 19th of September. The cinematic new gameplay trailer, titled “How Many Lies?” provides players with a deeper look at the stylish combat, detailed locales, and harrowing enemies that await them on their journey while a mysterious voice poses various questions that echo the game’s narrative themes.
Watch the “How Many Lies?” Gamescom 2023 trailer below:
Eager fans can pre-order the title now to receive exclusive bonuses; the “Mischievous Puppet’s Clothes” outfit and “Parade Hat” DLC!
Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio, Lies of P is an action Souls-like game set in the dark, Belle Époque-inspired city of Krat. Once a beautiful city, Krat has become a living nightmare as deadly puppets run amok and a plague sweeps the land. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the city on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human. Lies of P presents an elegant world filled with tension, deep combat and character customization systems, and a gripping story with interesting narrative choices where the more lies told, the more human P becomes. Just remember: in a world filled with lies, no one can be trusted…
Lies of P will launch on the 19th of September 2023. Pre-orders are available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Pizza Hut, the culinary delight of choice for Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo, is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Mutagen Ooze range, available now at Pizzahut.com.au, in celebration of the upcoming release of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM, exclusive to cinemas from September 7.
Pizza aficionados and movie enthusiasts alike can now elevate their pizza experience with Pizza Hut’s new bright green Mutagen Ooze sauce. Crafted as a tribute to the TMNT saga, this tantalising sauce combines tangy, creamy, herby, and garlicky ranch flavours, enriched with a distinctive TMNT Mutagen twist and a generous dash of Mayhem. The addition of this zesty concoction promises to captivate taste buds and bring a burst of excitement to every bite.
In the eagerly awaited film, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM, Pizza Hut takes on the pivotal role of energising and fuelling the valiant quartet – Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo – as they square off against an army of mutants.
Starting today, Pizza Hut’s Mutagen Ooze range will be available at all Pizza Hut restaurants, allowing customers to savour the same flavours that charge the heroes’ determination by ordering online at Pizzahut.com.au
Simon Stocks, Director of Marketing and Digital, Pizza Hut Australia commented; “Through a longstanding partnership with Paramount and our connection to the TMNT franchise, Pizza Hut proudly unveils the Mutagen Ooze range – a culinary tribute igniting palates and fandom alike. As Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem readies to hit cinemas on September 7, our flavourful homage fuels excitement and appetites.”
AMC and GameMill Entertainment announced on Friday, August 18th that The Walking Dead: Destinies will soon be coming to consoles and computers.
For fans of the hit TV show, this is a highly anticipated title. The announcement trailer features many iconic characters from the television series, engaged in various third-person action and combat sequences, and navigating the zombie-ridden world of The Walking Dead. The trailer showcases recognizable moments from the TV show, while reminding players that they have the opportunity to change the destiny of their favorite characters.
The game covers the storyline of the first four seasons of the show. Players get to control the events of the game, deciding how faithful they want their game experience to remain in comparison to the original story.
The game is currently available for a $49.99 USD preorder, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It is set to release in Fall 2023.
The announcement trailer is currently available on YouTube.
You may or may not know Xtreme Sports, but there is a good chance you know of WayForward. The famed studio (known for Shantae) have been delivering quality romps for decades< and are ready to deliver another history lesson in the form of one of their first titles. Xtreme Sports released over 20 years ago for the Game Boy Color, mixing an RPG formula with multiple sports in one cartridge. How does it fare in its re-release for the Nintendo Switch? Let’s find out.
Story
There isn’t a huge plot for Xtreme Sports, but definitely more than one would expect. Players can choose from either Guppi or Fin, and set off as they follow a cola sponsor to a tournament on a mysterious island, where teens are set to do battle in multiple activities as they aim to win it all. There are also several gang members known as the Bone-heads gang, who are simply acting as a fun little side narrative as you compete from area to area. Sure, it isn’t a lot, but the RPG stylings work well and make this title feel very unique, with a lot of that WayForward charm and humor packed in to keep the player coming back for more.
Gameplay
The gameplay within Xtreme Sports has a few different mechanics in play. Exploring the world feels like a classic, top-down RPG, where the player goes from area to area in search of medals, which are of course won by playing in different sports. There are multiple activities such as street luge, in-line skating, surfing, skydiving, and skateboarding to keep you busy, with each feeling different from the next. For instance, Skyboarding has the player attempt to nail tricks to rack up a high score while inputting button combinations they have collected while falling through the air. Inline is about ducking obstacles and collecting flags, while luge is simply a race to the finish where ramps and obstacles speed up or slow down your momentum. Yeah, its not too dramatic in terms of variety, but these are all fun and actually addictive once you get going.
As you progress, the tracks get harder with new competition. Drinks and other buffs come into play as well, allowing the player to get an advantage. Again, this is also a bit of an RPG, so there are many breaks in-between filled with secrets and charming segments to find, so those who want a bit more from a sports title (or simply don’t care for the genre) will find more than enough to enjoy here, as this little gem is packed full of quick fun for everyone who gives it a shot.
Visuals
I want to remind potential players, or first time contenders here that this is a straight Game Boy Color port, so go in expecting that. This is also still Wayforward and the creative Matt Bozon at work, so a lot of lovely design and colors make this adventure worth it, with imaginative visuals and models, and a locale that is fun to explore. The animations are fluid and sharp, and most will enjoy this throwback as it holds up incredibly well graphically, despite its original platform. There are also some neat wallpapers and other finds to give us something new here, which was a nice addition that does make this version feel a bit more celebrated.
Audio
The music in Xtreme Sports is fantastic. This little tunes are lovely and so surprising to see on a game that surely was passed up as a “kids sports title” years ago. There isn’t any real voice acting, which is understandable, but the little sound effects and atmosphere are sure to make you feel cozy and warm as you compete from game to game.
Overall
WayForward have a legacy that a lot don’t dig into as much as they should. Xtreme Sports is an underrated classic, and the Switch version is a nice celebration of that, reminding us how far back the studio goes with its reputation of quality and comfort. Sure, the appeal won’t be for everyone here, but this accessible little delight is sure to be a welcome addition to any Switch owner’s library, as it is an addictive little gem that is sure to be a welcome break from reality.
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
Red Dead Redemption – When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in this critically acclaimed adventure. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the groundbreaking horror story expansion that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Featuring the complete single-player experiences of both games, Red Dead Redemption also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more. Red Dead Redemption is available today.
Quake II – Originally developed in 1997, Quake II is a first-person shooter that built on its predecessor by introducing a new science fiction narrative and setting. Experience the authentic, enhanced and complete version of Quake II, now with high-definition widescreen support, enhanced models and cinematics, improved enemy animations, the original heavy rock soundtrack and more. Quake II is available now.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk – Red is a graffiti writer who lost his head and instead has an AI robohead. In search of his roots, he joins the Bomb Rush Crew, Tryce and Bel, who are aiming to go All City. Together they discover who it was that cut off his head and how deeply Red’s human side is linked to the graffiti world. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is available on Aug 18.
Nintendo Mobile:
Chosen Legends Arrive in the Fire Emblem Heroes Game for Smart Devices! – Special versions of the top-ranking Heroes selected in the Choose Your Legends: Round 7 event have arrived in the Fire Emblem Heroes game as part of a 5★ summoning focus! Plus, there are new story maps in Book VII, Chapter 10: Light’s Fading – along with some limited-time quests, too. Please check the game for the full event schedule. Download the free-to-start Fire Emblem Heroes game* for smart devices to get in on the tactical fun! For more information, visit the official site: https://fire-emblem-heroes.com/en/.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
Save Up to 30% On Multiplayer Games! – Party up with awesome deals on select multiplayer** games and DLC*** for the Nintendo Switch system! Get on these deals while you can— the sale ends Aug. 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Remember, you earn 5% in My Nintendo Gold Points**** for your purchases. You can then redeem your Gold Points toward the purchase of other eligible games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and more. For more information and the full list of games available, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/games/deals/.
* Free-to-start; optional in-game purchases available. Persistent Internet and compatible smartphone required. Data charges may apply.
** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately
*** Full version of the game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
**** Gold Points are awarded based on the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used) and have no cash value. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point.
In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3,Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Kirby’s Dream Land, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems both on-device and from the Nintendo website.
My Nintendo members can earn Gold Points on eligible digital purchases. Already have Gold Points? Redeem them toward your next digital purchase of Nintendo Switch games and DLC on Nintendo eShop. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/reward_categories for more details.
Remember that the Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls on Nintendo Switch and other features, visit https://play.nintendo.com/parents/crash-courses/parental-controls/ and https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
When someone talks about a piece of media being basically impenetrable to newcomers, usually it involves a movie or book that is part of a long running series. That generally doesn’t happen when it comes to video games but if there was ever a game that would serve as the benchmark for continuous storytelling, it is The Legend of Heroes. For the most part, previous entries in the franchise may have been a way to step into the series in some regard but now with The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie all of that comes to a head in one final hurrah for a storyline that has spanned over the course of six large RPGs. Centering itself solely as an RPG for fans that have seen what the Cold Steel and Crossbell series has had to offer, does this culmination serve as a worthwhile send off to this immense cast of characters?
Story
As mentioned before, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie combines two separate story arcs into one, trying to tie the two recently released in the West Crossbell Arc games with the four Trails of Cold Steel titles that make up the Erebonia Arc of the franchise. Trails into Reverie does try and offer a summary of events that happened throughout each of the six prior games as well as additional side content and even a small novel of sorts to read through to try and bring players up to speed but this should only be used as a refresher for longtime fans, as it will likely do very little for anyone who hasn’t stepped into The Legend of Heroes franchise in the past decade.
Picking up five months after the events at the end of Trails of Cold Steel IV the city of Crossbell is just about to celebrate it’s newfound independence only for the recently defeated Rufus to appear leading a newly found Ebon Defense Force to overpower the SSS led by Lloyd Bannings and forcing the populace of Crossbell back under their thumb.As Lloyd and the rest of the SSS find themselves on the back foot, Rean and the rest of Class VII find themselves on vacation but quickly are tasked with tracking down a missing prince. As these two familiar factions begin their missions, a third group led by the unknown “C,” whose identity is quickly revealed, begins to move to investigate the truth behind Rufus and this powerful new force that has appeared from nowhere.
If this sounds a little bit confusing, that’s because it is. Trails into Reverie spends quite a lot of its first dozen hours introducing unknown forces, enemies that were previously thought to be defeated, and introducing players to its massive cast of characters all while leaving the characters themselves confused about events that are happening, leaving players themselves in the dark and wondering when the questions will eventually be answered. Even when some revelations do occur, they often are a bit on the disappointing side as many plot developments often feel like treading water rather than actually developing the story to a proper conclusion. Of course, without going into detail, things eventually do come to a head and some intriguing elements that feature elements of both Cold Steel IV as well as Azure’s ending come into play and should satisfy most fans of the franchise while also leaving us a few hints towards future events.
One neat, but underutilized, part of how Trails into Reverie’s story unfolds is the “Trails to Walk” mechanic that allows players to eventually swap between Lloyd, Rean, and C on the fly, allowing players to see how the story is currently unfolding from all three sides. Unfortunately this system really doesn’t offer a true choice since players will ultimately find themselves forced to swap between groups automatically in order to progress one group’s story far enough to match up with others. This means that if the Crossbell group happens to be your favorite, players will eventually need to swap to Class VII and C to help catch their storylines up and there are even times this swap happens automatically. As such, players will likely simply play through one route until they are forced to swap and then playing as that group until they are forced again. This attempt to separate a game’s nearly fifty playable characters is an admirable one, and a decent attempt to try and give every group of characters a chance to shine in some way, though C’s group made up almost entirely of new characters is often overshadowed to the point of irrelevancy despite having some key plot elements and perhaps some of the most unique characters in the entire game while it is also evident that Class VII and Rean are given more screen time and development than anyone else once again.
Outside of the main storyline there is, of course, tons of side content to enjoy to the point that players will be able to find out the fate of nearly every character they can think of from both series, to the point that even minor one-shot characters are given some form of development should players seek it out. The biggest element of extra story content though comes in the form of the Reverie Corridor that not only serves as a way to bring every single playable character together into one party but also provides additional story segments that explains some elements that are otherwise not touched upon in the main storyline. Sadly, the Reverie Corridor is a bit on the bland side as we will explain later, so tying important story elements into it is a bit on the unfortunate side, especially since many could easily have been worked into the already massive narrative of the core game.
Gameplay
For the most part, the exploration and combat mechanics in The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie feel the same as what players experienced in Trails of Cold Steel IV, with combat being turn based with various bonuses appearing at certain turns and allies being able to provide team attacks, counter attacks, and more, though there are a few extra differences this time around when it comes to managing your party as well as an extra tool in the player’s arsenal in the form of United Front attacks. These are special orders that allow players to trigger large, highly damaging attacks with the help of their extra party members not in combat at the time. Since players can only make use of four fighters at a time, they will almost always have at least one unit in reserve, and often quite a lot more given the game’s roster size. United Front attacks utilize the Assault Gauge and can help turn the tide of a battle that may be going poorly or easily sweep through a standard foe with ease.
It is worth noting that, since nearly every single character that players will use in the game is already quite battle hardened, Trails into Reverie isn’t afraid to give players plenty of powerful tools and abilities right off the bat. Combine the powerful starting stats and ease of obtaining items with the massive roster of characters that players can manage, the actual fighting will often feel like a breeze on Normal difficulty. Rather than worrying about positioning or timing, anyone familiar with the series will easily be able to clear the game without much planning, with even the aforementioned True Reverie Corridor offering only a few notable challenges.
Now, the True Reverie Corridor serves as something of a randomized dungeon that will offer a chance to not only experiment with team set-ups but also create a team of your dreams since every character can be used during these dungeon dives. Unfortunately, the randomization of this dungeon is generic to say the least though players will find the rewards for clearing dungeon dives quite useful in the form of powering up their party, obtaining unique character-specific equipment from there, and even boosting various allied attacks and other abilities. That being said, the novelty does eventually wear a bit thin, especially once players see most of the extra content found within and manage to take down the ultimate challenge inside.
Visuals & Audio
Playing through The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie on the PlayStation 5 can feel like quite a treat, not because the game itself is a graphical powerhouse by any means, but because it brings all of the characters to close-to modern standards. This includes all of the cast from the Crossbell series brought up to high-quality models as well as enhanced models for Class VII and of course the cities themselves. These character designs are impressive looking and character artwork is also highly detailed with combat looking as fantastic as ever, with the most powerful Crafts and Bursts looking impressive, though once again enemy variety could use some improvement while the generic design of the Reverie Corridor is also a disappointment.
The English voice cast for the game is quite impressive, both in size and scope as NIS America has made sure to try and provide as much voice over as possible throughout the game, though plenty of side content and lesser events remain unvoiced, though this is likely true for the Japanese dub. Those who prefer listening to the Japanese voice over will find it readily available if they so choose. The soundtrack is fairly impressive and offers a wide-range of tracks including some amazing boss battle themes and simpler but enjoyable calmer tracks that play during standard events and the many humorous/relaxing scenes that are spread throughout the game.
Overall
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie serves as a solid conclusion to a long running series of games that is bursting at the seams with characters and enjoyable moments that longtime fans of the games will enjoy. It is completely impenetrable to those who have yet to play any game in the series but that doesn’t stop this lengthy RPG from doing what it does best, even if it takes quite a bit of time to get there with an overarching story and unique mechanic that don’t quite live up to expectations.
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TOKYO – Aug. 18, 2023 –PLAYISM, the oldest indie publisher in Japan behind indie favorites like Rusted Moss, Bright Memory: Infinite and DRAINUS, proudly presents the return of the PLAYISM Game Show on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at 6:00 AM PDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM JST in English, Japanese, and Chinese on YouTube.
Tune in to witness three dazzling world premieres alongside fresh looks at PLAYISM’s upcoming catalog, including…
Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire, the roguelike deckbuilder by developer and artist makaroll. Help Aria defend her cherished school, now beset by evil creatures, with powerful cards. Unlike other card games, Phantom Rose has no random card draw. Manage card cooldowns to quickly overwhelm foes!
And many more!
PAX West 2023 attendees will be the first to go hands-on with select titles from Sunday’s showcase, including some of the world premieres. Visit the PLAYISM Booth at PAX West (Booth #1617) from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4, 2023 in at the Seattle Convention Center to play the first public demos revealed in the showcase.
Since its inception in 2011, PLAYISM continues to serve as a connector between gamers around the world, bringing Eastern indies to the West and localizing western indies for Japan, Korea and China. The acclaimed indie publisher championed hit titles such as DRAINUS, DEEEER Simulator, Idol Manager, Mighty Goose, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, and many more.
“We have a couple of exciting weeks ahead of us! First, a surprise-filled PLAYISM Game Show, then hands-on demos in Seattle at PAX West,” said Shunji Mizutani, Executive Producer at PLAYISM. “We are profoundly grateful for the enduring support from our fans, and we can’t wait to show you what our developers have in store on Sunday!”
PLAYISM Game Show 2023 takes place on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at 6:00 AM PDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM JST in English, Japanese, and Chinese on YouTube.
Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.
PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.
