From the team that brought you Sonic Mania comes an all-new 3D platforming game with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Ready, set, YO!

June 21, 2023 – Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Evening Star today announced an imaginative new platforming action game, Penny’s Big Breakaway, coming to Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC early next year. Prepare yourself for a beautifully stylised, colourful adventure in which you play Penny, the ‘yo-tagonist’ escape an endless, bumbling penguin army as you swing, dash, flip, zip, and trick your way through a variety of challenging levels. 

Check out the announcement trailer for Penny’s Big Breakaway on YouTube.

In Penny’s Big Breakaway, you play as Penny, an aspiring court performer who is on the run after her yo-yo created quite the commotion during her audition at the royal palace. In response, Eddie the Emperor commands his loyal penguin forces to capture Penny and her stringed companion, Yo-Yo. The chase is then on, and it is up to you to help our hero escape capture over the course of 12 vibrant, geometric worlds!

“At Evening Star, we have a deep passion for expressive, character-driven games that focus on a concise and satisfying move-set. For our debut title, we challenged ourselves to bring that approach into not only a new IP, but to an entire 3D world,” said Christian Whitehead, Creative Director at Evening Star. “Penny’s Big Breakaway has been a wonderful opportunity for our team to grow creatively and technically as a studio, and we can’t wait for players to perform plenty of slick tricks with Penny and Yo-Yo!”

Built on Evening Star’s proprietary own Star Engine, Penny’s Big Breakaway provides non-stop action as you try to escape the impending penguin horde in each level. These waddling, avian adversaries will burst from walls, rush over cliffs, and attempt to dogpile you in an attempt to stop your progress at every turn. But don’t fret– Penny is an agile and acrobatic aerialist. You will jump, spin, and ride over a variety of brightly coloured and complex terrain, featuring steep ramps, sharp ledges, massive cliffs, and more. Each obstacle is an opportunity to increase your speed and gain a bit of breathing room from those flightless assailants in hot pursuit. Be sure to keep up your momentum while playing, because in addition to Story Mode, Penny’s Big Breakaway also includes a Time Attack Mode, where you can try and achieve the perfect run and set high scores on the leaderboard for the world to see.

“Evening Star are experts in the platforming genre, having been entrusted with an iconic gaming franchise, and delivered one of the best platforming experiences in recent years,” said Michael Worosz, Chief Strategy Officer, Take-Two Interactive, and Head of Private Division. “Penny’s Big Breakaway is an exciting debut title that brings an all-new protagonist to life in a memorable world, and it has an enormous opportunity to be a smashing success due to its broad appeal.”

Penny isn’t the only star of this show: her trusty partner Yo-Yo, while largely to blame for causing this chase, provides plenty of abilities to assist in your getaway. Throughout the game, you can find tasty treats which her yo-yo can snack on. When consumed, these delicious items will temporarily unlock new power ups such as increased movement speed, a protective shield, and more. In addition to powerups, Penny’s yo-yo can pick up a variety of single-use tools, which can be used to bust down an area revealing secret treasure or magnetically pull in collectibles just outside Penny’s reach. Her versatile yo-yo might be hungry for chaos, but it could also be just the trick to clear her name and absolve her of this massive mix-up.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is planned to release for Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC early next year during Take-Two’s Fiscal Year 2024. Penny’s Big Breakawayis not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on Penny’s Big Breakaway, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Instagram, and visit www.pennysbigbreakaway.com.

Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).

About Evening Star

Evening Star is a boutique game studio founded in late 2018. Based in Los Angeles, with additional operations in London and Melbourne, Evening Star’s mission is to design fresh, fun games that stand the test of time. As a distributed team, a key tenet of Evening Star’s studio culture is strong communication. Though we may be separated by two oceans, we endeavour to foster a close-knit collaborative environment. We boldly explore new and exciting directions that push the boundaries of what Evening Star can achieve, while being mindful that good creativity comes from healthy and sustainable working practices. Above all, our passion for games and our unique backgrounds drive us to craft games imbued with our signature sense of style. Our team develops custom game engines that we use to create our games: the Star Engine and the Retro Engine. For more information, please visit www.eveningstar.studio.

About Private Division

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners with the finest creative talent in the video game industry, empowering studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Roll7, After Us from Piccolo Studio, Penny’s Big Breakaway from Evening Star and more. Private Division has future unannounced projects in development with Moon Studios, Yellow Brick Games, Wētā Workshop, Game Freak, and other esteemed independent developers. The Label publishes the physical retail edition of Hades from Supergiant Games on PlayStation® and Xbox consoles. Private Division continues to build its internal studio capacity, with Roll7 and Intercept Games as internal developers for the Label. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, and Munich. For more information, please visit www.privatedivision.com. 

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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A Battle Between Seven Pairs of Masters and Servants is About to Begin in Edo Period Japan!

BURLINGAME, Calif. – June 21, 2023 – Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force, alongside collaborators TYPE-MOON and Aniplex Inc., are proud to announce the latest chapter in the global phenomenon Fate series of anime and video games, Fate/Samurai Remnant. The sensationally stylized action RPG is currently in development for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®, and will be available in North America Sept. 29, 2023.

Throughout the Fate franchise, pairs of masters and heroic spirits — also known as servants — have been fighting across history in a series of Holy Grail Wars, with the winning duo receiving an ancient artifact that grants wishes. Fate/Samurai Remnant continues the series’ epic Holy Grail War in the fourth year of the Keian Era, Edo Period Japan. It has been several decades since the end of a turbulent, blood-soaked era, and while the people are finally enjoying peace and tranquility, a battle between seven pairs of masters and servants is about to begin as the “Waxing Moon Ritual” unfolds in the shadows. This is where the game’s hero, Miyamoto Iori, a young man in Asakusa, finds himself caught in the violence alongside his servant Saber, as they fight to be the last pair remaining in order to receive the granter of wishes, the “Waxing Moon Vessel”.

In Fate/Samurai Remnant, players control Miyamoto Iori, a master who studied the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship. He fights alongside Saber, a servant who possesses strength beyond that of humans! When facing enemies beyond human control, players will be able to instruct their servant to attack with powerful magical techniques, or even take direct control of the servant to attack the enemy swarm. Dynamic battle scenes between servants help elevate the action to new heights and are must-see contests for fans of the series!

Throughout the game, players get the chance to explore the town of Edo, where row houses, samurai residences, and brothels stand side by side. Here, many people frequent the streets and characters drawn with a distinct Japanese touch are brought to life. While following the story of the “Waxing Moon Ritual”, players will be able to interact with various characters and animals in town, explore a variety of areas, and take on a wide array of challenges as they fight for survival in the latest Holy Grail War!

To give Fate fans an early taste of the electrifying action headed their way, KOEI TECMO America is excited to announce that an early demo of Fate/Samurai Remnant will be playable at Anime Expo 2023. The event, taking place July 1 through July 4, 2023, will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with Fate/Samurai Remnant playable inside Aniplex of America’s booth at the entertainment hall.

In addition, KOEI TECMO America announced a special TREASURE BOX version of Fate/Samurai Remnant. Sold exclusively through the NISA store, the TREASURE BOX includes the stunning Fate/Samurai Remnant material (art book), a B2 sized cloth poster, original soundtrack CD, Command Spell stickers, bonus costume DLC (set of two costumes), the Official Short Story Translation book, and a collectible box. Pre-orders are now available through NISA.

For more information on Fate/Samurai Remnant, be sure to visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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The culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development, Cricket 24 will include teams from every corner of the globe!

Melbourne, 22 June 2023 — Big Ant Studios and NACON announced today that Cricket 24 will release on 5 October 2023, for PS5 TM , PS4 TM , Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Set to feature more licensed content than any other cricket video game before, Cricket 24 will include teams and nations from all around the globe, creating the most complete video game simulation of cricket seen to date.

Create and take your player from club cricket to international fame in Career Mode or challenge your friends online regardless of platform via cross platform multiplayer support, all taking place in over 50 highly detailed and official stadiums. 
Building the most realistic cricket game ever!

• The Ashes; Cricket 24 will feature the biggest rivalry in cricket – The Ashes. Detailed cutscenes put the user into the moment as gamers get the chance to play out their very own Ashes journey. Feel a part of the team with press conferences and team training sessions. Unique commentary allows for complete immersion. Experience The Ashes playing as a single player, or as a member of the Australian or English teams.
• Official Licenses; Over 200 players with full photogrammetry. Major cricket nations including Australia, England, Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand and Ireland with more to be announced over the coming months. The biggest tournaments including The Ashes, the KFC BBL and Weber WBBL, The Hundred, the Caribbean Premier League and the Pakistan Super League, plus a number of ‘to be announced’ professional Indian T20 teams, along with more than 50 highly detailed official stadiums.
• Career Mode; Follow the journey of your player from club cricketer all the way to the international stage, developing your skills and growing your fan base as you hone your craft to become the next big thing in cricket. Cricket 24 gives you more control in determining your destiny, becoming a short-form hero, focusing on the Test team, or trying to balance both on your way to cricketing stardom.
• All new fielding; A complete overhaul of the fielding systems to provide the most realistic and responsive fielding controls ever seen in a cricket video game.
• Cross Platform; Fully cross platform. Play online against your friends and the world’s best players with no platform restrictions. Create and share custom content across all platforms including stadiums, players, teams and more with the Academy.

“We can’t wait for cricket fans to be able to experience and play Cricket 24, leading their favourite Test, One Day or T20 team to victory in the most realistic cricket video game ever made,” said Big Ant Studios CEO, Ross Symons. “After a decade of experience the Big Ant Studios team are the leading cricket video game developers in the world. We are really excited to offer our fans Cricket 24 this October, a cricket game with greater immersion and depth than any that have come before it.” added Symons.

About Nacon
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. https://www.nacongaming.com/

About Big Ant Studios
Big Ant Studios, a wholly-owned NACON subsidiary, is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running game development studios, having developed and published games from historic platforms including the Game Boy Advance® and PlayStation Portable®, through to PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch TM . Best known for producing high quality sports titles, Big Ant Studios have developed the highest selling AFL, Rugby League, Lacrosse and Cricket games of all time.

Submissions now open for indie developers, publishers, sponsors

TOKYO – June 21, 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 its debut in 2020, adds a Q3 event to its previously biannual repertoire with the all-new “Summer Spotlight” showcase taking place on Monday, July 31st, 2023 PT / Tuesday, August 1st JST.

INDIE Live Expo continues to bring the heat with the all-new Summer Spotlight showcase. Summer Spotlight follows another successful May INDIE Live Expo, which provided more than 10.4 million viewers reveals and announcements from more than 300 indies including WORLD OF HORROR by developer Panstasz and co-publishers Ysbryd Games and PLAYISM, and Omega Crafter developed by Preferred Networks.

Indie developers and publishers can take center-stage during Summer Spotlight via the submission form here. Indie submissions are open until Thursday, June 29th at 8AM PST. Sponsorship opportunities are available through this submission form.

INDIE Live Expo Summer Spotlightwill shine a digital spotlight on indie developers and publishers, showcasing announcements from around the world. Enjoy reveals of never-before-seen games, updates to fan-favorite titles, and the debut of new developers joining the indie scene. Prepare for quick-fire, bite-sized pieces of content in rapid succession with the return of the “INDIE Waves” segment, as well as dedicated deep dives on select titles.

Establishing itself as Japan’s premiere online indie showcase, INDIE Live Expo continues to build its legacy established over seven events since its inception in 2020. Fans can take advantage of discounts on games shown during the showcase and save on select titles from previous events with the INDIE Live Expo Steam event kicking off immediately after the show.

“Amazing indies games are launching all year without getting the support they deserve, and we want to give another opportunity for developers and publishers to show off their work during the summer,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder of Ryu’s Office. “We are forever grateful for the viewers who allowed us to grow at an unimaginable speed, along with the undying support of sponsors and partners who make INDIE Live Expo possible.”

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.

The Hit Tactical RPG Gloomhaven Launches September 18 on PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch

Check out the new trailer and pre-order the captivating dark fantasy RPG now for a 10% discount!

PARIS – June 21, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive has announced that Gloomhaven, the critically acclaimed tactical RPG originally developed by Flaming Fowl Studios and adapted for consoles by Saber Interactive, will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on Sept. 18, 2023, with full cross-play across all platforms. Based on Isaac Childres’ acclaimed board game (winner of six Golden Geek awards), Gloomhaven features unique card-based gameplay rewarding only the most daring players with the sharpest minds, fully playable in online co-op for up to four players.

Starting today, fans can pre-order two versions of Gloomhaven and receive a 10% pre-launch discount*. Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition is available for €/$35.99 (standard price €/$39.99) and includes the base game and the “Solo Scenarios: Mercenary Challenges” DLC. Gloomhaven Gold Edition is available for €/$44.99 (standard price €/$49.99) and includes everything in the Mercenaries Edition, plus the “Jaws of the Lion” DLC and four accompanying skins.

Originally released on PC and Mac with over 500k units sold plus “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, Gloomhaven is set in a dark fantasy universe that combines the best elements of strategic board gaming and digital adventuring. Delve into the entire epic board game campaign, covering the original 95 scenarios and event missions brimming with danger and excitement, to become the best mercenary team in the city of Gloomhaven. Or play through the digital-exclusive Guildmaster campaign, where over 160 missions await. There are thousands of abilities to discover, along with hundreds of perks, enhancements, and gear to customize your loadout as you master your team synergies and deck to survive against hordes of fearsome undead, monsters, and demons.

“Jaws of the Lion” is Gloomhaven’s first major content expansion and includes four new mercenaries, new enemies, 22 new city events, 10 new items, 24 new battle goals, 25 scenarios from the original board game expansion and more, delivering over 30 hours of new content that takes players to the undercity of Gloomhaven.

The “Solo Scenarios: Mercenary Challenges” DLC is a digital adaptation of Isaac Childres’ board game expansion, refined and rebalanced for digital play. This second DLC offers 17 deadly Solo Scenarios that players can complete to obtain 17 unique items – each designed for one specific mercenary. Featuring 20 hours of bonus content, this DLC creates a punishing challenge for experienced players to truly prove their skills.

Both DLC packs will be available on consoles at launch, and each is fully playable** in online co-op for up to four players.

Pre-order the physical version of Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition now! Every physical edition includes the Gloomhaven base game, the “Solo Scenarios: Mercenary Challenges” DLC, and one of six exclusive collectible cards (while supplies last), available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch at all major retailers on Sept. 19, 2023, for $39.99.

For the latest updates, follow the digital game on Twitter, Facebook and Discord.

*Pre-order discount offer on PlayStation available only for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

**All players will need to own the DLC to access content in multiplayer.

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 the well-received early access launch of Ember Knights, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems like Survival: Fountain of Youth, Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower, Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced.

LOS ANGELES – June 21, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. New content and experiences are now available for all players to enjoy, including a new Legendary+ Hero, costumes, and several limited-time events.

The new Legendary+ Hero, Apostle of the Abyss Nebiros, joins the fight in this update. Nebiros is a Universal hero with a Gothic appearance who reduces enemies’ Status Effect Resistance using his basic attacks, which makes him a great support unit to heroes who focus on inflicting statuses on their foes. He grants Unmovable Shield to allies and himself as a percentage of Max HP in the PVP Field. In addition, he deals damage to all enemies within a circular range around his target and deals extra damage based on the target’s current HP – all while ignoring the target’s armor. This makes him an excellent tank buster while also buffing his own party’s survivability.

As part of this update, Diana can be dressed in a new Gothic-style costume, Leah’s Look. Diana’s dark costume is a contrast to her usual light-themed aesthetic and should make her fit in a bit more with darker themed heroes like Nebiros.

Several new events[1]   are now available from June 21 through July 5, including:

• Month of 7K Eve Special Check-in Event: Players who check-in for 10 days can obtain many rewards including Rubies (x2,000), Legendary+ Hero Summon Voucher and more.
• Month of 7K Eve Shop: Alice’s Month of 7K Eve Coins are obtainable by playing in-game events. Players can exchange these coins for Essence of the Soul (x1,000), Mythic Weapon Selection Ticket, Legendary Pet Summon Voucher, Legendary+ Hero Selection Tickets and more.
• Month of 7K Eve Rune Party : Play the Upgrade Dungeon and Celestial Tower, as well as complete daily missions, to obtain additional rewards including Legendary Runes, Rare Runes and Gold.
• Special Mission Event celebrating Multi Raids Renewal: Participate in Raids or Daily Dungeons will provide the opportunity to receive a Light Crystal, Light Crystal Shards, and Crimson Essence among other rewards.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Step into a Saturday Morning Cartoon with MythForce™, Officially Launching on PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch This Fall

Beamdog and Aspyr’s roguelike action game prepares to exit early access on PC and land on consoles for the first time with two new story episodes and much more!

AUSTIN, Texas — June 21, 2023 — Developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr have revealed that the roguelike action game MythForce is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, as well as graduating from early access on the Epic Games Store, this fall. MythForce has a free Steam demo playable now through June 26 as part of Steam Next Fest. Experience gripping first-person combat in a world inspired by the style and adventure of Saturday morning cartoons!

“MythForce is a love letter to the cartoons of my childhood. It’s reminiscent of the pure unadulterated fun we had playing together as kids. It was a lofty ambition for our first original IP, but we’re extremely proud of how it has continued to grow and evolve throughout development,” said Beamdog CEO Trent Oster. “We can’t wait to share our game with the world and immerse our fans old and new in the nostalgic awesomeness that is MythForce.”

MythForce is a roguelike adventure featuring four-player online cooperative multiplayer set in the ever-changing Cursed Lands. Unleash your inner hero in intense first-person combat, wielding legendary weapons and powerful magic in an immersive fantasy dungeon crawl that will test your skills and leave you craving for more.

The official 1.0 launch of MythForce on consoles and PC will feature three episodes (up from one in early access), unlockable difficulty modes for even greater challenges, and an overhaul of the meta-progression system with drop-in/drop-out functionality for online co-op.

Key Features

• Star in Your Own Saturday Morning Cartoon: Step into a vibrant and colorful world crafted using the classic aesthetics and techniques of the ’80s animation era.
• High Fantasy Swords & Sorcery: Feel the thrill of each swing and the might of each spell as you smite hordes of enemies and emerge victorious in heart-pounding, first-person combat.
• Deep Roguelike Adventure: Level up as you explore the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to become even stronger with each playthrough.
• Play Together with Friends: Team up with friends or meet fellow adventurers online to conquer the Cursed Lands together in co-op mode for up to four players.

For more on MythForce, visit www.MythForce.com, and follow along with the latest updates on Discord, Twitter and Facebook.

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

For the latest news, follow us on Twitter @AspyrMedia and Facebook.

About Beamdog

Established in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer, Beamdog is a Canadian video game studio with headquarters in Edmonton, Canada. With a diverse team of designers, artists and developers, Beamdog crafts playful fun that sparks childlike wonder and forges connections between people, stories and imagination. Beamdog is best known for bringing beloved Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying classics like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Torment back to life across modern platforms.

MythForce is the first of many original titles Beamdog hopes to share with the world. Visit www.beamdog.com for more information.

Play as Seven Heroes with Unique Combat and Trade Skills in a World Without Words

London, U.K. — 21 June 2023 — Marvelous Europe in collaboration with Marvelous Inc. and XSEED Games, today announced Silent Hope, a new action RPG title, that will launch October 3rd on the Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via Steam.

Preorders will soon be available for the physical standard edition on Nintendo Switch through the Marvelous Europe website for a suggested retail price of €39.99/£34.99. The digital version will also be available for €39.99/£34.99 on the Nintendo eShop and via Steam.

In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity? Silent Hope takes place in a once-peaceful land, silenced by the former King who stole people’s speech before escaping into the endless chasm known as The Abyss. Following these events, the Princess mourned her father’s actions and wept until she was entombed by her own crystallized tears. Now, years after these events faded from memory, seven heroes find themselves drawn towards the Princess. To break her free from her luminous prison, they must brave the depths of The Abyss to find the long-lost King and reunite the royal family.

Silent Hope harkens back to the glory days of isometric dungeon-crawlers while infusing them with a modern approach. Players will take the role of seven unlikely heroes, each with their own unique weapons, fighting styles, and non-combat jobs. After diving into The Abyss to battle enemies and collect materials, the heroes return to Base Camp to craft, cook, and rest up for their next adventure. Each journey into The Abyss will be a fresh experience, with randomized layouts ensuring every excursion has the element of chance, with even greater dangers lurking the further the heroes dare to venture.

Key Features

Seven Heroes, Seven Unique Fighting Styles – Choose from a motley crew of characters like the well-rounded Wanderer, long-range specialist Archer, or heavy-hitting Warrior to find whose skills suit your playstyle, and embrace new roles and abilities as you gain more experience.

A Home at the Edge of the World – Find new recipes and materials and return to your Base Camp at the edge of The Abyss, where each character has a unique job. From alchemist to blacksmith to cook, each hero brings something different.

Engaging Exploration and Dungeon-Crawling – Experience a new layout each time you enter the enigmatic Abyss, keeping you on your toes every moment. Stay on the lookout for Memory Rifts, where greater rewards and challenges await.

A Vibrant Storybook Aesthetic – With its mournful princess, spellbound kingdom, and everyday heroes, it feels like a fairy tale come to life – right down to the mysteries waiting to be uncovered in the visually stunning underworld.

Silent Hope will be published by Marvelous Europe for Nintendo Switch in Europe and Australia on October 3rd, 2023. XSEED Games will be publishing the Nintendo Switch version in North America and the PC via Steam version worldwide. This title has been rated PEGI 12.

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of the beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

CHAOTIC COUCH CO-OP GETS A FUEL INJECTION WITH 4J STUDIOS’ MANIC MECHANICS

Manic Mechanics is the First Self-Published Game From 4J Studios, Best Known for Bringing Minecraft to a Worldwide Audience of Console Gamers

Dundee, June 21, 2023 – 4J Studios is excited to throw the covers off Manic Mechanics, an accelerated, mechanically-minded reinvention to chaotic couch co-op. Crashing onto Nintendo Switch on July 13, this high-octane party game with local and online co-op is the first game to be both developed and published by 4J Studios, the team that brought the gaming phenomenon Minecraft to consoles.

Manic Mechanics is available to pre-order on the Nintendo eShop here and the announcement trailer can be viewed here. 

In Manic Mechanics, up to four players pull on their overalls and head to the gear-obsessed Octane Isle, looking to make a name for themselves as travelling mechanics. Players challenge the Master Mechanics who rule the island to prove their crew is worthy of joining the mechanics guild.

The aim of the game is to fix as many cars (or trucks, choppers, tractors, mini-subs, UFOs…) as possible before time runs out. This may sound easy, but the faster the mechanics work, the more chaos is unleashed. Intricate mechanical processes are hindered by fuel spills, exploding tires, short-circuiting robots, stampeding cows and even alien abductions, with hilariously chaotic consequences.

“When we decided to take 4J to the next level by publishing our own games, our aim was to create ‘games for everyone’ – and I don’t think we could have found a better way to start that journey than with Manic Mechanics,” says 4J Studios’ Chairman, Chris van der Kuyl. “Manic Mechanics is great fun in single-player mode, but it really comes to life when you bring your friends and family into the chaos. It’s been a huge hit in the studio for the past few months and I’m excited that we’re now finally able to let other people join in the fun. We can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction to this fantastic start to 4J’s next chapter.”

With five different neighborhoods on Octane Isle to experience, this won’t be an easy ride. So, grab your toolbelt, round up your friends and see if you have what it takes to become Master Mechanics.

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ABOUT 4J STUDIOS
4J Studios is a video game developer/publisher founded in Scotland in 2005 by Paddy Burns and Chris van der Kuyl, with offices in East Linton and Dundee. Best known for developing Minecraft for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo games consoles, 4J’s experienced core team of designers, technology and game programmers is now on a mission to create ‘Games for Everyone’, bringing incredible new IPs to players across the world. The studio’s first self-published game, Manic Mechanics, is the product of the team’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, and marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the 4J story.

Musical minigames and pigeon pageantry showcased as gameplay for Glee-Cheese’s newest title is revealed at today’s Nintendo Direct.

Wednesday, 21^st June 2023– Team17 Digital and Glee-Cheese have today revealed a first look at the gameplay for rhythm-based battle royale game Headbangers Rhythm Royale during today’s Nintendo Direct. Bringing musical minigame madness to PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows Store on 31^st October, Headbangers Rhythm Royale places players into the perfectly preened plumage of a pigeon, finally answering the age-old question, ‘What is going on in their head?’

Naturally, the answer is music through a series of increasingly tense rounds of chaotic musical minigames, which test a player’s memory, rhythm, reflexes, reaction time, and (obviously) their ability to rap. Players will showcase their im-peck-able memory skills by copying the commanders’ instructions in Yes Commander; play the piano with a slingshot (yes really) in First Piano Shooter; be the first off the mark and into the solar system in To The Sky; and much, much more across 23 musically inspired minigames as they fight against up to 29 other avians to become the Master Headbanger.

Are you the Master Headbanger?:

Pigeons that flock together … also play games together, and with crossplay enabled multiplayer, no pigeon is too near (or too far) to join in on the Headbangers Rhythm Royale fun, regardless of their platform of choice. Before they can hit the dancefloor however, players will first prune and perfect their pigeon with a wardrobe bursting full of outfits, customisations, and taunts that can be purchased with delicious* breadcrumbs, which are earned by being crowned the top dog pigeon, the Master Headbanger.

*Please do not try and eat the digital breadcrumbs.

Headbangers Rhythm Royale Key Features

• Ruffle feathers: Memory, rhythm, reflexes, and reaction times will be put to the test across 23 minigames, each with their own unique musical twist
• Preen away: With hundreds of unique items to choose from, including full outfits, hats, glasses, voices, and taunts, players can take the top spot and fluff their feathers with their very own personalised pigeon
• Peck and earn breadcrumbs: Challenges and unlockable customisations await in the in-game battle pass, with players able to spend their hard-earned crumbs to help them be the most stylish pigeon in the flock
• Cross-flock support: Play with up to 29 other pigeons with crossplay enabled, friends and frenemies alike can battle in musical madness regardless their gaming platform of choice
• Talon tapping music: With unique scores across each minigame, loading screen, and pigeon accessory menu, the party never stops with the bespoke scores written and created by the Glee-Cheese team.

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About Glee-Cheese

Glee-Cheese is an independent video game studio based in France, striving to develop innovative games with a strong artistic identity. Their debut title A Musical Story launched in 2022, and their newest title Headbangers Rhythm Royale is currently in development.

About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.