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HEAD INTO THE UNKNOWN AND UNRAVEL MORE OF THE MYSTERY IN A NEW TRAILER FOR PACIFIC DRIVE

Strap yourself into the driver’s seat – Pacific Drive launches early 2024 

London (Aug. 23, 2023) – Uncover more of the mysteries behind the Olympic Exclusion Zone in the new narrative trailer for Pacific Drive. Today at the Future Games Show, Ironwood Studios and publishing partner Kepler Interactive showcased more of their unique driving survival adventure, coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in early 2024.

Take a front-row seat and watch Pacific Drive‘s narrative trailer below:

In the shadow of towering evergreens in the Pacific Northwest, you find yourself trapped behind a 300-meter wall. But why was it built and who or what are the Remnants? Mysterious voices traverse the airwaves questioning you, warning you. Through your battles against the elements and the Exclusion Zone’s anomalies only one thing is certain: you and your car won’t leave unchanged.

Left untouched for over 30 years, the Olympic Exclusion Zone is home to all manners of hazards and mysterious phenomena known as anomalies. With only your station wagon for company, navigate the winding roads as you attempt to untangle a web of secrets that have surrounded the area since the ’50s. Gather resources to upgrade your car and uncover more clues as you venture further and farther out into the unknown.

Pacific Drive is available to wishlist now and will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) in early 2024. To find out more, visit https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/

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About Ironwood Studios 

Since its founding in 2019, Ironwood Studios has been hard at work on Pacific Drive, and are extremely proud to be working with PlayStation to bring it to life. The team’s passion stems from a love of road trips and the relationship between the driver and the car, always dreaming about surreal worlds and the Pacific Northwest – two things that feature prominently in the game. Ironwood’s goal is to create games that inspire players to tell their own stories, with systems that work together to create unexpected and unique experiences.

About Kepler Interactive

 Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

Watch the Latest Updates for News Tower, Bloomtown & Wantless from the Future Games Show at Gamescom

COLOGNE, Germany Aug. 23, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive was part of the Future Games Show at Gamescom extravaganza today with a new trailer featuring fresh gameplay footage and release details for three titles in its upcoming publishing line-up! Viewers got first-hand updates for:

  • Tycoon management sim News Tower, coming in early 2024 to Steam Early Access, as well as the game’s upcoming Closed Beta, which players can register for today
  • The highly anticipated Q2 2024 debut of the PC and console JRPG Bloomtown: A Different Story
  • Turn-based tactical RPG Wantless, coming to Steam Early Access in November 2023

Future Games Show at Gamescom Trailer:

News Tower Reveals New Closed Beta + Steam Early Access in Early 2024
Wishlist on Steam and Register for Closed Beta

What a scoop! News Tower, the tycoon management sim set in 1930s New York, announced it will launch into Steam Early Access in early 2024. Developer Studio Nul Games also revealed they will have a Closed Beta for News Tower later this year, which players can register for starting today directly on the game’s Steam page.

Build a media empire as the founder of your very own newspaper! Recruit and manage every profession necessary to your success, including reporters, photographers, janitors and the essential ads salesperson. Search for exciting news across the globe, matching your editorial line with your readers’ interests. Build and optimize your tower to ensure the well-being of your employees and gain new audiences while meeting your printing deadlines and balancing editorial quality!

Bloomtown: A Different Story Debuts Q2 2024 on PC & Consoles
Wishlist on Steam

Bloomtown: A Different Story, the single-player JRPG from developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games (Graveyard Keeper, Punch Club), revealed it will launch in Q2 2024 for PC via Steam, as well as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Join Emily and her friends and battle otherworldly forces that embody the fears and vices of Bloomtown’s citizens in this unique game blending turn-based tactical combat, monster taming and social RPG elements, all set in an exciting pixel-art world inspired by 1960s Americana.

Bloomtown is a quiet and cozy American town, but this is only a façade – a demon world is growing beneath the surface, children are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save the town! Tame monsters from the Underside and create your own demon-hunting squad with unique team synergies. Time in Bloomtown cannot be stopped, so spend it wisely! Explore the city’s secret areas, exercise at the gym, work at the grocery store, take up gardening, or make resourceful friends. The decisions – and the adventure – are yours!

Psychological Tactical RPG Wantless Creeps onto Steam Early Access November 2023
Wishlist on Steam

Prepare your mind… Developer Drop Rate Studio has announced that Wantless, the fast-paced, turn-based tactical RPG set in a dystopian future where the subconscious is a battlefield, is coming to Steam Early Access this November!

Delve into your patients’ minds to confront the torments within, walking the fine line of morality and forging new skills with a deep crafting system. Master a variety of innovative mechanics in dynamic turn-based combat if you hope to succeed, but beware – the mind can be a dangerous place.

For more on these titles and everything else from Twin Sails Interactive, visit the company’s official website.

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.

About Studio Nul Games

Studio Nul Games, founded in 2019, is a young video game company from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We love making games that are smart, welcoming, and immersive. Everyone in our team shares the same ambition: to have a good time through friendly gaming experiences that will test your skills and let you forget anything else.

About Drop Rate Studio

Drop Rate Studio is a French indie game development studio founded by two former industry producers. Our goal is to create unique worlds where players are free to build their characters however they like, and where these creations are put to the test against unforgiving challenges. We want to create games that reward you for spending time with them.

About Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games is an international game development studio based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We develop games for PC and consoles: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch.

“Underlab,” the Spiritual Sequel to Social Deduction Game with 3 Million Players “Project Winter,” Revealed at Future Games Show

Closed beta signups live now

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA – August 23, 2023 –  Offering a feast for social deception fans, after announcing The Walking Dead: Betrayal, developer Other Ocean reveals the teaser trailer for another treacherous title they’ve been secretly working/conspiring on – Underlab, a social deception and sandbox game set in an underwater laboratory. Play the spiritual sequel to Other Ocean’s cult hit Project Winter before anyone else on PC via Steam by signing up for the closed beta on Underlab’s official site.

Congratulations on joining The Organization, where each member of our underwater lab, from Janitor to Freelancer, serves as an invaluable cog in the wheel towards human progress! Conduct experiments and help The Organization locate the all-powerful and mysterious object code named: The Artifact! Exciting stuff, eh?

A typical day at The Organization: fast paced, thrilling, and full of giant krak — full of tasks as monumentally important as a metaphorical giant kraken! Stop others from slacking off and “put out fires” as an HR Manager. Maintain critical Lab Power Systems prone to breaking in new and suspicious fascinating ways as an Engineer. Keep our accident-prone crew in tip top shape as a Doctor. 

However, remain mindful of infiltrators walking among us, masquerading as our own, sabotaging everyone’s hard work. We’re counting on our valued employees to put a stop to nonsense around the laboratory — Security! The Organization operates on a generous three-strike policy, but we would hate to have to say goodbye if anyone got caught up in so many incidents, caused an emergency, or…worse.

Employees will have access to all sorts of equipment to handle such insidious episodes. During the break time that follows an experiment, players are encouraged to get together, figure out what happened and why, and to deduce the identity of possible infiltrators! Additionally, in the midst of any mishaps, please utilize the laboratory’s well-stocked items, such as:

  • Barfbag: prevents someone getting sick and creating a spill. But now you have a full bag of barf that can be thrown at others, or may be used to infect objects and make unsuspecting crew members really sick!
  • Mop and Bucket: really good at cleaning up a lot of spills quickly and keeping them clean for longer. It does however, leave a large slick patch which could be used to make other crew members slip and fall.
  • Medi Syringe: super helpful to instantly heal a sick crewmate. When used it becomes an empty syringe, perfect to suck up toxic sludge and inject someone with it!

Once more, welcome to The Organization. And now, a few words from our Senior Experiment Coordinator… “While many of you cooperated, deceived, and survived in Project Winter, we’re proud to present a new, socially emergent challenge in Underlab,” said Ryan Hale, Product Director of Other Ocean. “Prepare to double down on the ‘social’ in ‘social deception.’ Will you survive the lab? Or sink with it?”

Underlab will open for business globally on PC via Steam. For more information, visit the game’s official website, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, join the community on Discord, and search for #underlab and #underlabgame on social media.

About Other Ocean

Other Ocean is a development studio who has been a trusted partner for a wide variety of industry giants over 15 years including Capcom, Xbox Game Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Disney, Konami, Electronic Arts, Sega, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and many more. Their most successful original IP, Project Winter, has surpassed 3 million players as well as being awarded PC Gamer’s Personal Choice for GOTY in 2019. The Walking Dead: Betrayal, a collaborative effort between Other Ocean and Skybound will launch into Early Access later this year. Some of their previous projects include the likes of Minecraft 3DS, Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality, The Simpsons Tapped Out and Super Monkey Ball, among others.

Parcel Corps traversal trailer delivers box-fresh gameplay

Hop, grind, wallride, and slide your way towards a living wage

Belfast, Northern Ireland – 23 August 2023: Despite protestations from publisher Secret Mode to “stop making live-action trailers and get on with making the bloody game”, developer Billy Goat Entertainment has filmed a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming extreme bike courier simulator Parcel Corps

Revealed during the Future Games Show at Gamescom, the new trailer shows how players will navigate the city to make their deliveries on time. Wallrides, slides, grinds, and big air will all play a part in your successful courier career as you race across New Island with who-knows-what in your insulated delivery bag. 

Parcel Corps is a high-octane thrill-ride full of wacky characters, wickedly sharp satire, and woeful working conditions. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), and Xbox Series X|S in 2024. 

About Parcel Corps

Skid onto the sun kissed streets of New Island, where three bicycle courier corporations are vying to become the biggest, most profitable business in town! Pick a side then lock handlebars forming two-wheeled rivalries in pursuit of market share, influence, and a modest income. 

But this honest struggle to make ends meet is swiftly threatened by the arrival of Rich Villainé, CEO of crude oil exploration company Polar Petroleum PLC. Villainé’s political ambitions place him on a collision course with New Island’s bicycle messengers. 

As the details of his maniacal plan become clear, it will be up to you, humble player, to *checks notes* save the world! All while delivering delicious food, valuable parcels, and sensitive documents in 32 minutes or less… 

Parcel Corps will launch in 2024 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Secret Mode 

Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Ltd. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 17 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.

About Billy Goat Entertainment ​​

Billy Goat Entertainment Ltd is a video game developer based in sunny Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 2010 ‘The Goat’ specialises in crafting jovial, light-hearted, comedic experiences for consoles and PC.

NI NO KUNI: CROSS WORLDS ADDS 40 COLLECTIBLE HIGGLEDY COMPANIONS TO ITS GLOVE FACTORY

LOS ANGELES – August 23, 2023 – Netmarble, leading developer and publisher of mobile games worldwide, has released a new update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. This update expands the Higgledy Company with a brand-new wing called the Higgledy Glove Factory, with 40 exclusive friends added to the Higgledy Staff List. The update also features the return of the Goldbeard’s Treasure Island episode as a Side Story and introduces a number of events for players to enjoy!

Glove Factory Higgledies can be obtained by hunting in Chaos Field dungeons. The Goldbeard’s Treasure Island side story features an improved gameplay flow that makes progression simpler and faster, making it easier to earn combat stats.

Other fun events with powerful rewards added as part of this update include:

  • Shining Bright Roulette Event: During the event, players can use roulette coupons earned as check in rewards, gold purchases, and more to spin the roulette for fabulous prizes! Players can obtain various Summon Coupons, Miraculous Warding Doll Chests, and more. Each time you spin the roulette, you’re one spin closer to a guaranteed Rare 6★ Decoration Selection Chest, 4★ Familiar Capsule and more.
  • Shining Dice Event: Roll dice obtained from daily freebies and in-game quests to play the minigame and earn rewards. Travel the board and land on reward squares including Enhancement Stone Chests and Gold. Miraculous Warding Dolls, Pet Summon Coupons, and Territe Aroma are also available!
  • Higgledy Treasure Hunt Event: Players embark on a treasure hunt using the compasses earned from completing various missions. Players can choose various Higgledy-related rewards, including Higgledy Hiring Certificates, Miraculous Warding Doll Chests, and Higgledy Training Aid Selection Chests.
  • Leveling Up is a Breeze Event: To help players power up, this 7-day push event will give players 5 Hours of AI Mode and 1 Energy Drink, and a Bonus Time event will double XP, prize and Gold drops.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni,’ fans can learn more about Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ latest game info and updates by visiting the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and following the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

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.

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Calling All Aspiring Style Icons: Fashion Dreamer Preorders are Now Open!

Marvelous Europe, today announced that digital and physical preorders for Fashion Dreamer are now open. Digital preorders are available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™. All digital pre-orders will get a 10% discount, and as an additional bonus, get access to the “Chic Outfit” Pattern Set DLC, which provides an early unlock for four rare patterns that can be found in-game to help build your brand. Make a statement that will set your Muse apart with your spin on the Sailor-Collar Blouse with Mimosa Embroidery, Retro Rose-Print Shorts, 2-Color Mid-Heel Lace-up Shoes, and Vintage Pearl Earrings.

The previously announced physical edition is now available for preorder at an RRP of €49.99 at participating retailers.

KEY FEATURES

Create New Outfits to Rake in the Likes — The virtual space is bustling with Muses, fashion fans who are always on the lookout for new inspiration. Dazzle them with the freshest fits to earn their Likes and grow as an iconic fashion influencer!

Send Likes to Get New Items — Spot a Muse with impeccable taste? Let them know! Giving a Like will let players use their fashion items not only for themselves, but also when recommending outfits to other Muses.

Build a Brand with Customizable Items — When designing new clothing and accessories, the sky’s the limit! Customize over 1400 collectable items with your favorite styles and colors for a truly unique flair.

Interact Online with Other Muses Across the Globe — Connecting Eve to the internet opens a world of fashion possibilities! Muses will visit connected worlds, allowing players to snag whatever outfits they’re wearing for themselves or look for inspiration for their next ensemble. Anyone’s designs could make them the next international sensation!

For additional information about Fashion Dreamer visit the official website at: https://eu.fashion-dreamer.com/

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Leximan and Cuisineer, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons 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.

Pixel-Art JRPG Journey Across The Cosmos Virgo Versus The Zodiac Charts a Path to Consoles Today

Precision-timed combat and a very morally gray story set the tone for this science-fantasy adventure

Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2023) – The cosmos are in absolute chaos, and the Holy Queen is on a mission to right the wrongs that her peers have created. That’s the mission you’re off to complete today, as the gorgeous pixel-art JRPG Virgo Versus The Zodiac launches across PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles. Purchase the game on your platform of choice today for $19.99, with a special launch discount of 20% available for a limited time across all platforms: https://serenityforge.com/games/virgo-versus-the-zodiac

Today’s news was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the noble, thoughtful and perhaps slightly cruel journey you’ll take across the galaxy. Sometimes you’ll take that journey on an alpaca, and that is never a bad thing:

Sail the stars as Virgo, the Holy Queen– a powerful, magical Zodiac with an unyielding desire for order. Her quest to restore the cosmos is a righteous one: bring back the Golden Age of the Zodiac Realms, a period of peace and balance. Some might call this quest unforgiving, and even twisted, but those heretics don’t know what they’re talking about. She is definitely the hero of this story.

Your road won’t be easy. Virgo Versus The Zodiac utilizes precision timing combat elements to add an additional layer of skill to its classic JRPG-inspired gameplay. Learn your enemies, counter their attacks and time your holy strikes correctly to smash through their defenses. Virgo Versus The Zodiac also forgoes random encounters, instead opting for bespoke, unforgiving battles designed specifically for your quest.

This journey through the Zodiac Realms will take you across diverse locations, where you’ll cross paths with a colorful cast of fellow Zodiacs–erstwhile lovers, friends and eternal foes who each have their own intentions. Yet, tread carefully, as your decisions in these encounters will shape the fate of the cosmos. Oh, there’s also a shoot ’em up mode if you’re in the mood. Just in case.

This release brings new content to Virgo Versus The Zodiac. Boss rush mode will challenge expert players with overhauled bosses and enemies, putting your knowledge of the Zodiac and your reflexes to the test. Zodiac Memories shed light on a few enigmatic figures, opening up new playable chapters for Aquarius, Gemini, Libra and Scorpio.

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About Moonana

With an international team based in South America, USA and Europe, Moonana is a small but dedicated game development studio with a love for off-beat RPGs. Inspired by modern classics, Moonana’s work reimagines the genre by combining quirky characters, heartfelt plots, and sizzling mechanics, creating fresh and unforgettable experiences.

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.

Supergiant Games and iam8bit Repress Hades and Bastion on Vinyl

The beloved Supergiant soundtracks are back and available to purchase August 24 on iam8bit.com

LOS ANGELES – August 23, 2023 – The work of Supergiant Games has captivated the hearts of many with enchanting characters, powerful stories, and ethereal soundtracks. Today, premium collectible production company iam8bit announced the long-awaited represses for the official soundtracks of Hades and Bastion on vinyl.

  • Hades: Original Soundtrack ($89.99) – The Hades 4XLP is back with 30 tracks from Darren Korb and vocalist Ashley Barrett. Each disk will be smoke grey and housed in a sleeve that features Nyx, Orpheus, Megaera, or Zagreus. The box set also includes a digital download code for fans’ listening pleasure.
  • Bastion Vinyl Soundtrack ($42.99) – The 2XLP Bastion vinyl, previously released by Supergiant, is now getting an iam8bit exclusive, limited, Cael Yellow Edition. Both the standard edition and the new Cael Yellow Edition will include 22 original tracks by Darren Korb, including two bonus tracks not found in the game and a digital download code for the album.

The represses will be available on iam8bit.com tomorrow, August 24 at 9 a.m. PDT. All orders are available for international shipping.

About iam8bit

iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming chill vibes simulator Simpler Times. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.

About Supergiant Games

Founded in 2009, Supergiant Games is a small independent game studio based in San Francisco whose ambition to make games that spark your imagination like the games you played as a kid. The studio has produced a number of award-winning titles, including Bastion (2011), Transistor (2014), Pyre (2017), and Hades (2020). Hades is Supergiant’s most successful project yet, earning more 70 Game of the Year awards from sources such as IGN.com and TIME Magazine.

Revolution announces new Broken Sword game, and 4K remaster of original adventure

A Renaissance for a Classic Series: Revolution Reveals Brand New Chapter in ‘Broken Sword’ Series; Also Lifts Lid on 4K Remaster of Original Adventure

Forge Into George or Nico’s Future with Parzival’s Stone, Or Dip Into a Reforged Past With Shadow of the Templars

York, UK, Wednesday 23rd August 2023: Adventure game aficionados the world over, sit up and pay attention: Revolution Software is gearing up to welcome fans new and old to Broken Sword in the months and years ahead, lifting the lid on two exciting new projects at this year’s Gamescom in Köln.

First up, Revolution Software is excited to reveal the sixth chapter in the Broken Sword series. In development for console, PC, and mobile, Broken Sword – Parzival’s Stone offers a major evolution in adventure gaming with the simplicity of a point-and-click adventure brought bang up to date with innovative, immersive gameplay. A unique ‘Super 2D’ graphic style offers stunning hand-drawn backgrounds, applied to 3D geometry which delivers the visual style, in high resolution, but with the flexibility to create incredible cinematography that is only possible in 3D.

Check out the brand new reveal trailer here: 

George and Nico reunite but are soon drawn into a terrifying conspiracy in a world of hidden treasure hunters, brutal mediaeval histories, and Quantum Physics.

But before George & Nico can even think about setting out on their brand new adventure, they’ll have to contend with a completely revitalised and – as the title suggests – ‘reforged’ version of their debut tale, Shadow of the Templars, in development for PC, console, and mobile for an early 2024 release. Yes, almost three decades on from the series’ original outing, Revolution is re-drawing backgrounds, re-animating sprites and honing many other aspects of the original game to deliver this adventure classic in full 4K, with upscaled audio lifting the quality of the speech to match the new refined visuals.

“This is the start of what we’re calling the ‘Broken Sword Renaissance’,” says Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. “With both Parzival’s Stone and Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, we’re making a big, bold, and broad offer both to those who have walked in the shoes of George & Nico before and hunger for a new adventure, and also just as crucially people who have never even heard of the franchise. As with all Broken Sword games, both titles exist as independent adventures with no prior knowledge required, though naturally for those invested in the world we’ve created, there’s a lot to tap into under the surface.”

Known for combining scripts laced with sharp wit with logical but nonetheless challenging puzzles guarding the way, Broken Sword is a celebrated franchise within the adventure genre, having first hit the scene on PC and PlayStation back in 1996. The games are famous for transporting fans to various locations around the world as the stories link back to real historical events, famously focusing on the city of lights and love, Paris, as well as Syria, Egypt, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and even Glastonbury, amongst numerous others.

Broken Sword stands as one of the genre’s most acclaimed series, featuring in top adventure game lists to this day.

In Broken Sword – Parzival’s Stone, you will:

  • Take on the roles of George and Nico as they investigate an ancient manuscript and find themselves drawn into a terrifying conspiracy and into a world of Nazi treasure hunters, ancient mediaeval histories, and Quantum Physics. 
  • Navigate the manuscript’s clues to uncover the secret location of the Grail (but not as one might expect): a mythical treasure, lost for a thousand years. 
  • Rival ruthless technology entrepreneurs, corrupt government agencies, and billion-dollar global energy corporations which are also out to beat our heroes to the ultimate goals. Because George and Nico might just well be the only thing stopping the whole world from armageddon.
  • Play out your adventure in a ‘Super 2D’ environment, sculpted using 2D coloured background elements applied to 3D geometry to move in realtime. 

Before that, in Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, you will:

  • Step out onto the streets of Paris as George finds himself wrapped up in a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
  • Enjoy a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar whether it’s your very first time, or you’re revisiting a beloved classic.
  • Voyage through the game’s iconic locations illustrated in beautiful 4K for the first time ever.
  • Listen to enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s original adventure to date.

Expect more details about both games in the months ahead.

Broken Sword – Parzival’s Stone is in development for PC, console, and mobile. Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is in development for PC, console, and mobile for an early 2024 release.

About Revolution Software:

Founded in 1990, Revolution is a world-leading developer/publisher of narrative-driven adventure video games with titles such as the Broken Sword series, Beneath a Steel Sky and numerous major licences. The company is a pioneer of digital self-publishing.

Having achieved sales of over $100 million and been played by over 10 million players, Revolution’s Broken Sword series is one of the world’s best-loved adventure series. In 2011 Broken Sword – Director’s Cut went to #1 on the Apple App Store in every major European territory, achieved 5 million downloads, and ‘Broken Sword’ was one of the world’s top 10 most Tweeted keywords. The game still has a Metacritic rating of 91% (iPhone). Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse, which was successfully crowdfunded in 2012, builds on this rich heritage.

AirportSim Hits The Runway with New Steam Demo

Beta Demo available now for PC on Steam

HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS, August 23, 2023 — Break out your safety vests and air traffic control lights! AirportSim, the highly anticipated airport ground handling simulator developed by MS GAMES and published by Iceberg Interactive, is ready to service budding air controllers with a new demo available now on Steam. Developed by a passionate team of aviation enthusiasts, AirportSim offers players a chance to experience the challenges and thrills of managing the ground handling of a bustling airport with a wide variety of interactive tasks.

In AirportSim, players will step into the shoes of various airport ground staff. Service planes with true-to-life details including real connecting points, door operations, refueling systems, lights, sounds, and general ground procedures during the plane turnaround. The game features ground layouts, plane parking, lines, and gate numbers inspired by real-world airports like Vagar Airport, Keflavik Airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport and Key West. With multiple gameplay modes, stunning visuals, a deep level of customization, and a dynamic weather system mapped in conjunction with the METAR system, AirportSim is poised to captivate aviation enthusiasts and simulation game lovers alike.

AirportSim will be available on PC and Xbox later this year, providing players with the flexibility to enjoy the game on their preferred gaming system. Whether players choose to dive into the game’s intricacies using a mouse and keyboard or prefer the console gaming experience, AirportSim ensures an engaging and immersive simulation on both platforms.

For now, get ready to enjoy the new AirportSim demo on Steam and embark on a journey to manage your dream airport from the ground, and experience the exhilaration of running a successful aviation hub.

Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements by visiting the official website at [https://airportsim.com/]. Join the AirportSim community on social media channels, including Twitter (@Airport_sim) and Facebook (/AirportSim), for exclusive updates, developer insights, and more.

About MS GAMES

MS GAMES is an independent video game studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 2018, we specialize in developing high-quality, premium indie titles with a commitment to creating engaging stories and dynamic gameplay. Our passionate team is dedicated to its craft, working diligently to produce exceptional results.

About Iceberg Interactive

​Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of game industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.  Known for many hit franchises including Killing Floor 2, Maneater, and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, Mahokenshi, Lunacy: Saint Rhodes and King of Retail. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Hellbreach: Vegas (PC), AirportSim (PC), and Minicology (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com