PlayStation Australia is excited to announce the Winter Sale is now live on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it great discounts on thousands of games across PS5 and PS4.  

Game discounts will be offered until the 16th of August. Be sure not to miss out on discovering your next great adventure. Please see the full game list here* and make the most of this limited time offer.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

**PlayStation Store’s Winter Sale runs from 00.00am AEST Wednesday, July 19, until 23.59pm AEST on Wednesday, August 16. Some games will be removed from the promotion on August 2. Check a game’s PlayStation Store page for its end date.

Hey, who comes here?Inspector Gadgetwill also unveil his launch bonuses!

Sydney, Australia, July 19^th, 2023 – Prepare your gadgets! Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will be released on September 14^th, 2023, both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, as well as digitally on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox.

Watch the game teaser here and get ready to save Metro City with your friends!

Developed by Smart Tale Games, this new party game for 1-4 players will immerse you in the iconic world of Inspector Gadget. Stroll through the environments of the original series, meet characters such as Chief Quimby, Penny, or the M.A.D. agents, and use Inspector Gadget’s various gadgets to fight the M.A.D. forces.

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Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will come with 2 sticker sheets and a poster at launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!

About Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party:

Wowsers! Play as the iconic Inspector Gadget and join your friends in this new party game! Metro City has fallen under the control of the evil Dr. Claw. In order to save the city, Inspector Gadget must use a time machine to go back in time. Unfortunately, the machine breaks down and the Inspector’s ancestors are teleported to the present.

Your mission is to explore Metro City and confront Inspector Gadget’s ancestors to recover the missing parts of the machine. You’ll have to solve mini-game quests to unlock the bolts needed to repair it.

Features:

• Embark on a fun and exciting adventure as the legendary Inspector Gadget and save Metro City from Dr. Claw!
• Explore Metro City and complete quests and challenges in Adventure Mode.
• Discover 16 entertaining mini games inspired by the Inspector Gadget universe, such as Count Them All, My Precious and Pass the Bomb!
• Have fun with family and friends in Multiplayer mode.
• Enjoy the exceptional soundtrack by Tanis Chalopin, the daughter of Inspector Gadget’s creator, Jean Chalopin.

Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will be released on September 14^th, 2023, both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, and digitally on PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, and Xbox.

The partnership with Microids was brokered by leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG, part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment and owner of the Inspector Gadget brand.

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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 WildBrain

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. Our integrated, in-house capabilities spanning production, distribution and licensing set us apart as a unique independent player in the industry, managing IP across its entire lifecycle, from concept to content to consumer products.

©2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Smart Tale. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved.

©2023 WildBrain Ltd. INSPECTOR GADGET, GO GADGET GO, GOGO GADGET and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of WildBrain Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Overnight, Xbox announced several new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and cloud beginning today including:

Week of July 17:  

• Techtonica (Game Preview), July 18 (Cloud, Console, and PC)  
• Toem, July 18 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
• The Cave, July 18 (Cloud and Console) 
• Maquette, July 19 (Console and PC) 
• Figment 2: Creed Valley, July 20 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
• The Wandering Village, July 20 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of July 24: 

• Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, July 25 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) 
• Venba, July 31 (Console and PC) 

Week of July 31:  

• Celeste, August 1 (Cloud, Console, and PC)   

ICYMI, we are super excited for Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island DLC coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow.

For more details on the new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, available Perks and Quest updates, check out Xbox Wire here.

Featuring Google’s Latest AR and Geospatial Technology

SYDNEY (July 19, 2023) – Today, Square Enix® and TAITO, in collaboration with Google, launched Space Invaders: World Defense which incorporates the Streetscape Geometry* API, a new feature of Google’s ARCore Geospatial API and the latest augmented reality (AR) technology on Google Play™ and the App Store®. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2020 as the Longest running video game series and celebrating its 45^th anniversary this year, SPACE INVADERS is now available as a completely new AR game.

About Space Invaders: World Defense

45 years after its initial launch, SPACE INVADERS have struck again! Now is the time to fight together with players from across the world to protect Earth. Experience an immersive AR shooter that blends the classic game with a new dimension as you soar through an augmented reality world and take on the Invaders emerging from the shadows and around every corner.

Space Invaders: World Defense is powered by Google’s ARCore Geospatial API which instantly designs an engaging model onscreen that blends AR and 3D from the nearby environment, including buildings, bridges, and other architectural elements around the player. It also adapts to the layer’s real-world location, time, and local weather for immersive gameplay.

*Streetscape Geometry: It is possible to acquire 3D model data of buildings within a 100m radius of the user’s current location. This function allows AR objects to be hidden and visible (i.e. occlusion expression), to reflect on buildings in real space, and to attach AR objects to specific buildings, enabling the development of highly immersive AR content that blends into real space.

Official Homepage:                            https://spaceinvaders-wd.com/index.html

Google AR & VR:                               https://arvr.google.com/

Google Arts & Culture (TAITO page)   https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/taito-corporation

About SPACE INVADERS

SPACE INVADERS is a video game franchise designed, developed, and marketed by TAITO in 1978, and has been enjoyed on a variety of platforms to date. The “Invader” character, which symbolizes the franchise, has become an iconic figure in pop culture and is well known throughout the world. TAITO has positioned SPACE INVADERS as a corporate character and is developing a diversified licensing business both domestically and internationally through collaborations with global brands and corporate tie-ups. TAITO will continue to actively promote the brand as the sole owner of intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, for SPACE INVADERS and its characters worldwide.

About TAITO Corporation

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.

More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.

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, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

TOKYO – July 18, 2023 – INDIE Live Expo, the online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world which has accumulated more than 84 million total views since debuting in 2020, details the plans of the upcoming “Summer Spotlight” showcase set to debut on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:30 AM PST / 5:30 AM EST / 6:30 PM JST on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter Live, Niconico, and Bilibili.

After a successful May showcase highlighting more than 300 indies to an audience of 10.4 million viewers, INDIE Live Expo continues to provide new avenues for indie game promotion. Tune in to the debut of a new show style as part of the upcoming “Summer Spotlight” showcase, featuring deeper dives into dozens of handpicked titles throughout an hour-long celebration of gaming.

Discover fresh indie content from developers and publishers around the world as INDIE Live Expo closely looks at more than 50 games in this special summer program, then feast on bite-sized rapid-fire updates with the return of the signature “INDIE Waves” segment.

INDIE Live Expo continues to build a platform in support of indie development, and has showcase 1,800+ indies to more than 84 million viewers since its inception in 2020 including WORLD OF HORROR by developer Panstasz and co-publishers Ysbryd Games and PLAYISM, and Omega Crafter developed by Preferred Networks.

“Indie developers are a passionate group, and we think every indie game deserves a close look,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder of Ryu’s Office. “We’re changing the formula up for Summer Spotlight to accomplish that, and we can’t wait for viewers to take a journey with us into the inner workings of our favorite submissions!”

Rewatch the INDIE Live Expo 2023 full stream on YouTube.

Developers interested in information about future INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for the INDIE Live Expo Letter here.

INDIE Live Expo would like to thank sponsors of May’s showcase, including Cygames, WSSPlayground, PlayStation, Happinet, PLAYISM, Kodansha and many more.

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

About Ryu’s Office

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.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus — 18 July 2023 — REMEDIUM: Sentinels, the grim time survival game with roguelike elements from developer Sobaka Studio and publisher ESDigital Games, enters the fray with guns blazing and alchemic powers at the ready for its 1.0 launch today on PC via Steam, complete with Steam Deck compatibility, and Epic Games Store as well as Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, in addition to PlayStation 4|5 with a 20% launch discount. 

Watch the latest trailer here.

A once prosperous nation has fallen to the dreaded Gray Plague, twisting life into horrifying abominations hellbent on eradicating all living beings. Control a giant alchemic war machine known as the Sentinel and stand as the human stronghold’s last line of defense against a never-ending horde of deadly chimeras.

Repel waves of bloodthirsty mutants until the Sentinel’s reactor runs dry, unleashing a vast arsenal including electric guns, grenade launchers, freezing weapons, and more. Scourge through devastated battlefields to find rare items and elements to create lethal power-ups such as elemental force fields, devastating grenades, and even beefier guns. 

As the ultimate dealer of death, create and experiment with customizable builds on 8 different Sentinels. Utilize a balance of offensive firepower and defensive tactics to survive against the ever-increasing swarm of mutated menaces and towering bosses run after run, earning a top spot on the newly implemented leaderboards coming to PC via Stream 1.0 today, with a console update arriving in the near future.

Also debuting with 1.0, enjoy multiple new game modes with distinct victory and progression mechanics such as exclusive weapons and items, special map events, and unique point opportunities. HUD, interface, quality of life improvements and new achievements are also welcomed into the fray today.

“REMEDIUM: Sentinels is a love letter to the iconic bullet-hell styled gameplay,” said the Sobaka Studio development team. “Both PC and the console communities will experience its fast and frenzied gameplay, massive over-the-top weapons, and punishingly fearsome foes!”

REMEDIUM: Sentinels is available now on PC via Steam with support for Steam Deck, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4|5 with a 20% launch discount. 

For more information, please visit ESDigital Games on YouTube, follow @SobakaStudio and @ESDigital_Games on Twitter, join the Discord community, and follow #REMEDIUMSentinels on social media.

About Sobaka Studio

Sobaka Studio is a small indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two Beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on the upcoming REMEDIUM, a fast-paced twin-stick shooter game in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting, as well as REMEDIUM: Sentinels, the dark time survival game with roguelike elementsset in the same decaying world as the main title.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a newly emerging video games publishing company, specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games released the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes and roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts that is available in Steam Early Access. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM as well as some unannounced games.

Base Game and Deluxe Upgrade Available Today.  

July 18, 2023 (Lakewood, Col.) – Arcadegeddon, IllFonic’s original IP and the first self-published title is coming to STEAM on July 18. Currently playable on PC/Epic Game Store, PlayStation, and Xbox, STEAM fans can now stroll into the arcade to help Gilly, the owner, defend his business from a faceless mega-corporation, Fun Fun Co., which has its sights set on taking over Gilly’s Arcade. Gilly has connected all of his top arcade games, making a super game to outsmart FFC, and he needs you to play to help. Be forewarned, Fun Fun Co. has hacked the game and injected a virus that you now have to battle in multiple forms. 

IllFonic is offering Arcadegeddon in a Basic and Digital Deluxe Editions on Steam. Join the Arcade fight for $14.99 USD (Basic Edition) or level up to Deluxe for an additional $9.99 USD. The Digital Deluxe upgrade includes 2,500 ARCoins, Premium Cosmetics, Digital Art Book, and Digital Soundtracks.  

Arcadegeddon is an ever-evolving multiplayer roguelite shooter that allows you to play solo or with up to three friends to explore multiple biomes, mini-games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemy types and boss levels. With over six biomes (maps) to explore, Arcadegeddon is a co-op multiplayer experience that provides a mix of PVE and PVP experiences for all different play speeds. As you continue to play, you can take on additional challenges from the local “gangs” that hang out in Gilly’s Arcade. These will earn you much more than street cred. Speaking of street cred, earn your spot on the global leaderboards. 

Arcadegeddon has an active community – join us in the Arcade to see what it’s all about. 

Please visit the Arcadegeddon forum here, join the Discord group here, and check out the website here. The entire team looks forward to seeing you in the battle to save Gilly’s Arcade. Rise up and play!

Note: 

• An Internet connection is required for online multiplayer.
• While Arcadegeddon does have cross-play and cross-play parties, Arcadegeddon does not have cross-platform saves. Your game save is associated with your specific platform account

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New quests, endings, enemies, stories and more come to the best-selling, life-ruining adventure RPGs, LISA: The First revived in new comic book retelling

Boulder, Colo. (July 18, 2023) – Serenity Forge and Dingaling Productions today unleashed indie RPGs LISA: The Painful and LISA: The Joyful to PC and consoles through LISA: Definitive Edition, which brings a host of new content, upgrades and quality-of-life enhancements to the iconic, cult classic adventure titles. 

Today’s launch was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the dark, traumatic and absurd journey you’ll undertake through the land of Olathe

LISA: Definitive Edition is available now across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC for $24.99 at: https://serenityforge.com/games/lisa-definitive-edition Alongside today’s release, Serenity Forge revealed that the series originator, LISA: The First,will be revitalized through a comic book retelling of the game’s events. The comic sheds new light on the enigmatic events of the original game with bold and expressive illustrations in compact, manga-style dimensions. Additional details regarding the comic will be revealed at a later date.

Enter the twisted land of Olathe, where the apocalyptic “White Flash” has wiped out all women, leaving behind a ravaged land governed by warlords, imbeciles, and perverts. Embark upon a relentless journey in two parts that forces you to confront yourself through tragedy, comedy and brutality–and do whatever it takes to emerge on the other side with your humanity intact.

LISA: Definitive Edition finalizes the LISA experience with:

• HD graphics and pixel-perfect integer scaling.
• 120 FPS mode for PC and current-gen consoles.
• Brand-new campfire conversations, so you can mourn the permanent deaths of party members even more deeply.
• New enemies and formidable bosses that will push your skills to the limit.
• New quests featuring never-before-seen battles and dialogue.
• New stories and multiple endings that offer fresh perspectives on the intricate world of LISA.
• Updated battle systems introducing new “Warlord Skills,” updated timed attacks, and UI overhauls.
• New border art overlays for wide-screen viewing.
• A new music player to listen to your favorite tracks and 20+ new Definitive Edition-exclusive songs.
• Painless (story) mode for a more accessible and narrative-focused playthrough.
• Controller features utilizing Nintendo Switch HD Rumble, PlayStation DualSense haptics, light bar, adaptive triggers and DualShock 4/DualSense speaker audio.
• Many secrets and hidden surprises waiting to be found.

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Dingaling Productions

Hailing from Aurora, Colorado, Dingaling Games consistently strives to innovate and enhance the realm of self-expression through game design. They firmly believe in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, valuing their potential to elicit emotional experiences. Dingaling Games takes pride in their exploration of new and subversive ideas, with the ultimate goal of opening people up to novel perspectives, encouraging self-reflection, and fostering internal exploration.

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 https://serenityforge.com/.

Experience new content and challenges in the co-op and solo action roguelite, now playable for the first time on consoles!

PARIS – July 18, 2023 – Ember Knights, the fast-paced action roguelite from developer Doom Turtle and publisher Twin Sails Interactive, fully launches out of early access into version 1.0 today on Steam and, debuting for the very first time, Nintendo Switch! In solo or co-op gameplay for up to four players, you’ll master powerful weapons and spells, create and adapt your build, and defeat deadly hordes and epic bosses in thrilling hack-and-slash combat. Ember Knights is available for the standard price of $19.99/€19,99, but players can grab the game at a 15% discount during launch week.

Rated “Overwhelmingly Positive” by players on Steam during early access, Ember Knights rises into 1.0 with a host of new content and features, introducing the game’s fifth world and the final fight against the mad sorcerer Praxis, plus a new weapon, boss variations, and endgame content. First-time players will also discover a wide range of gameplay elements and improvements added across 11 content updates and countless smaller patches throughout early access with direct feedback from the community.

Become an Ember Knight, the last spark of hope for a universe in turmoil, and embark on an epic adventure to save the Prime Worlds from corruption and restore the life of the Ember Tree!​ Dive into intense hack-and-slash battles in solo and co-op action for up to four players, perfect for adventurers of all skill levels. Customize your play style with six weapons plus dozens of skills and relics against over 60 enemies and bosses while exploring vivid pixel-art visuals and environments with a 16-bit retro vibe.

Key Features

• Blazing Roguelite Action: Become a legendary warrior, wield mighty weapons and magic, chain your attacks, and perfectly time your skills to crush your enemies in solo and co-op multiplayer for up to four players (online and local co-op on Steam; local co-op on Nintendo Switch).
• Forge Your Own Build: With six weapons, 17 skills, and over 80 relics, you’re free to customize your unique build to match your combat style in each run, with hundreds of possible combinations. Modify your weapons to personalize your combat tactics even further.
• Ignite Deadly Combos: Create powerful synergies with game-changing relics. Specialize in speed and evasion, crowd control, skill power, status effects, and more, or mix relics for unique strategies. Coordinate with your teammates to set up huge combos and synergies in co-op.
• Battle Praxis’ Hordes: Face over 60 enemy types, including beasts, specters, sorcerers, and creatures of all sorts, each with their own unique attacks and behaviors. Beware Elite and Champion enemy variations, which will test your skills with even deadlier abilities and patterns.
• Conquer Epic Bosses: From the Royal Phalanx to the Plague Bringer, Praxis’ mighty bosses, mini-bosses, and their corrupted variations are the ultimate challenge. Adapt your play style with different builds, upgrade your Ember Tree, and learn from your mistakes to claim victory!
• Indie Pixel-Art Magic: Ember Knights combines a classic top-down camera and 16-bit retro art style with modern animations, vibrant colors and VFX, and a spirited soundtrack. Venture across vivid pixel-art environments, each with their own special ambience and enemies.

For more on Ember Knights and everything else from Twin Sails Interactive, visit the company’s official website, and follow along on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

About Doom Turtle

Doom Turtle is a small independent game developer from London, Canada, with a passion for making exciting and original content for PC and console platforms! https://doomturtle.ca

About Twin Sails Interactive

Twin Sails Interactive is an international video game publisher, part of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer company since March 2022. Based in Paris, our team of passionate professionals partners with developers to help drive their titles to success. Originally known as a specialist of digital board-game adaptations under the name Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails expands Asmodee’s reach into original, creative titles aimed at a wide audience on PC and consoles. Following the release of the acclaimed Gloomhaven adaptation and Ember Knights‘ full launch crowning its well-received early access period, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems Survival: Fountain of Youth, Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower, Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced.

To learn more: www.twin-sails.com

PARIS – July 18, 2023 – Today SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment, launches Season 10: Fix & Connect! Available for free to all Year 3 Pass and 3-Year Anniversary Edition owners, this fresh season expands the epic trucking simulation with two new maps, two vehicles and new activities on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. A free update featuring 10 new cosmetics and a big crane add-on is also available for all players.

Season 10: Fix & Connect keeps the Canadian journey rolling, taking Runners to British Columbia with two new 4km² summer maps. In a remote landscape of log stations, sawmills, farms, silos, and fisheries, players will venture far out into extreme wilderness and take in the sights of awe-inspiring lakes and waterfalls. After a destructive storm, Runners will need to deliver generators and parts needed for reconstruction, set up electric poles to reconnect the grid, and fix ferry boats and other crucial infrastructure like the weather station.

Two new vehicles are ready to help you carry out your task: the Mack Defense M917A3, a superb, fresh-off-the-line, off-road truck that shines with its durability, and the Kenworth 963, a massive behemoth of a truck capable of dealing with anything you may throw at it. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Entertainment store.