Discover the all-new Playlist feature and Register Now for the Closed Beta in July!

Sydney, Australia – June 13, 2023 — Today, Ubisoft announced that The Crew™ Motorfest will be available worldwide on September 14^th, 2023, and is now available for pre-order. The game will be available on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also get the game three days early by pre-ordering the Gold or Ultimate Edition: this Premium Early Access is also included in the Ubisoft+ subscription on PC via Ubisoft Connect and Xbox.

Leaving the U.S. mainland for first time, The Crew Motorfest is set in one of the most breathtaking and vibrant places on Earth: the island of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian archipelago. This playground will allow players to drive through the city streets of Honolulu, down ashy volcanic slopes, in deep lush rainforests, along curvy mountain roads or just chill out on a beautiful sunny beach. On their own or with their crew, players will be able to explore the entire island behind the wheel of hundreds of the legendary vehicles, in this one-of-a-kind festival.

At the heart of the Motorfest experience, players will discover the Playlists: a selection of themed campaigns offering unique and exciting car culture experiences. Each Playlist is carefully designed to immerse players in a different car culture universe through a series of tailored races, themed events, and challenges. Conquer the wild world of American Muscle cars; leave your mark in a Japan-inspired night racing scene; or prove you can win a competition without GPS and assisted driving at the wheel of legendary classics of the past. More than a dozen Playlists will be available at launch, with other themes going from mastering cutting-edge electric supercars – a brand-new vehicle category – to exploring the universes of the most prestigious car brands and creators.

With more than 610 vehicles at launch, players will get to choose and customize their rides from one of the most diverse line-ups of models ever, from both the past and the future! Among these is the Lamborghini Revuelto, the first V12 hybrid plug-in super sports car of the Italian brand and revealed today to be The Crew Motorfest’s Cover Car. Players will soon be able to enjoy the thrill of driving this hybrid super sports car at full speed under the Hawaiian skies.

The Crew 2 players will also be able to import their collection of vehicles for free through the newly announced Collection Import feature. More information on this will be shared later this month, during a dedicated digital Summer Showcase.

During the development of The Crew Motorfest, the team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower benefited from valuable feedback from thousands of community members via the Insider Program, with the goal of creating the most exciting and engaging experience for players. While the Insider Program is now over, players will soon be able to get a taste of the action with a Closed Beta taking place July 21 to 23, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. All players will be able to share their experience online via this fully streamable live phase and can register now at thecrewgame.com/closed-beta.

As part of today’s announcements, players could also discover a new original song by German producer Tujamo, “Turn it up!”, created for The Crew Motorfest’s Cinematic Introduction. This track was made in partnership with Spinnin’ Records and is out today on all music streaming platforms.

For more information about The Crew Motorfest, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame, on Instagram at instagram.com/thecrewgame, on TikTok at tiktok.com/@thecrewgame and on Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrewMotorfest.

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com . To pre-order, visit store.ubisoft.com.

About The Crew™ Motorfest

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organized in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Crew, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registeredtrademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

New gameplay and deep dive into Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s story, announcement trailer and details about Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, and a new look at Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade

Sydney, Australia – June 13, 2023 – Today, during the Ubisoft Forward Live conference, Ubisoft revealed more about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed games: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, and Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade. Each title enriches and expands the Assassin’s Creed brand to new territories, giving the opportunity for more players to delve into varied settings and immersive gameplay experiences.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

With development led* by Ubisoft Bordeaux, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an homage to the series, and a particularly special tribute to the first Assassin’s Creed. Inviting players in a magnificent ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age, Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a condensed, narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a modern take on the parkour, stealth, and assassinations gameplay elements that have defined the franchise for over fifteen years.

Click image below to watch Mirage Gameplay Walkthrough

Two new trailers were unveiled during the conference, delivering an immersive preview of the iconic Assassin’s Creed experience the game will offer to players. As they follow the story of Basim going from a street thief to a master assassin, they will fight against the Order of the Ancients and discover more about the nightmarish visions that haunt him. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will release on October 12, 2023 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Amazon Luna, as well as on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on Xbox and PC through Ubisoft Connect to access the game on launch day.

Starting from launch, players will be able to learn historical information and discover images from renowned museums and institutions’ collections thanks to the “History of Baghdad” feature.

Featuring 66 historical sites across the world of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, “History of Baghdad” will provide a research-based perspective over the setting and era of the game. All entries will be available in the game’s Codex.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR

Led by Ubisoft Red Storm** and set to release Holiday 2023, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR is the first AAA VR title of the franchise, allowing players to embody legendary master assassins and physically perform their iconic actions throughout a full-fledged game. The game will be available on the Meta Quest Platform, which includes the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest Pro. Fan favourite characters will be playable in Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, including Ezio Auditore da Firenze in Renaissance Italy, Kassandra in Ancient Greece, and Connor in Colonial America, in an all-new story built from the ground up for VR.

Abstergo Industries has found a way to retrieve powerful lost artifacts that can profile anyone via their lifetime of memories, and then use those profiles to manipulate their beliefs. Players will work to sabotage Abstergo’s plan, discovering all new chapters of each Assassin’s story.

Players will be immersed into the world of Assassin’s Creed, using real-world motions to fight with their blade, throw their axe, and wield their bow in combat against a variety of enemies. They must move stealthily, hiding within the environment or blending in amongst civilians. Players will explore iconic historical cities including Venice, Athens and Colonial Boston, as each environment features 360-degree navigation, allowing them to climb and parkour freely as they meet civilians and historical figures, all of whom react to the player’s VR actions.

They will experience the rush of air assassinations and the thrilling leap of faith as they decide how to achieve their objectives. Years of development have led to Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR featuring a comprehensive suite of comfort features in order to accommodate players of all types with VR sensitivity. Players can add Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR to their Wishlist on the Meta Quest Store page.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade

Today, Ubisoft also revealed its partnership with Level Infinite, a gaming brand dedicated to delivering high-quality games to a global audience, that will publish Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade.

Players will get to access a huge open world set in third century BC ancient China, featuring iconic Assassin’s Creed’s gameplay elements: exploration, parkour, combat and assassination. For the first time in the franchise, players will be able to customize their character’s appearance and make it their own, before tackling the journey ahead, filled with ancient history and hidden dangers. During this pivotal era, the Qin Dynasty unified China and secured the trade route to the West. Players will have to take on desert raiders and work to dismantle conspiracies, taking on greater responsibilities and facing new challenges along the way, from the Great Wall to the imperial capital of Xianyang. To ensure the delivery of the most compelling experience, players feedback will be collected through various beta phases, with the first one starting later this summer.

Pre-registrations for the next public beta phase of Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade are now open to players at assassinscreedcodenamejade.com

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, please visit assassinscreed.com. To pre-order, please visit store.ubisoft.com.

For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*in collaboration with Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Craiova, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montréal, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Odessa, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore and Ubisoft Sofia

**in collaboration with Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Reflections, Mumbai, Pune, Montreal, Belgrade and Berlin

About Assassin’s Creed

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

©2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

First Gameplay Walkthrough for Upcoming Open World Star Wars™ Game, featuring Scoundrel Kay Vess and Nix, Premieres at Ubisoft Forward

Sydney, Australia — June 13, 2023 — Today at Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, shared a first look at gameplay for Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game that launches on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC through Ubisoft Connect in 2024.

With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess, brought to life by Humberly González, and her loyal companion Nix, played by Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.

Click image below to watch Official Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer

Cunning scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix travel across the galaxy to distinct locations, both iconic and new, from the humid jungles of Akiva to the windswept savannah of Toshara. Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes.

Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to retrieve valuables while undetected, distract enemies with a well-timed stunt, or engage in blaster combat in complicated situations throughout their journey. Kay and Nix will join forces with a cast of outlaws along the way, including battle-hardened droid ND-5, played by Jay Rincon. While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider their choices, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.

For players willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.

For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit: starwarsoutlaws.com .

To add the game to your Wishlist on the Ubisoft Store, please visit store.ubisoft.com.

For the latest news on Star Wars Outlaws and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com

*Development partners include Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Shanghai, Toronto and Paris.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com .

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

STAR WARS TM & © 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Developed by Ubisoft. Ubisoft TM & © 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

The Final Episode, Part 1 now available on Steam Early Access and GOG

NEW ZEALAND — June 12, 2023 — Turbo Overkill, the critically acclaimed, hyper-fast-paced cyberpunk boomer shooter with more than 172,000 wishlists from publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Trigger Happy Interactive, lasers in on a 1.0 launch date of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, as revealed as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming. Chainsaw a path towards destiny with the surprise launch of Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode, Part 1 via Steam Early Access and GOG.

The neon-lit dystopia known as Paradise has been overrun by Syn, an all-seeing artificial intelligence dead-set on destruction. Take control of Johnny Turbo as he embarks on a gun-laden, chainsaw-tastic quest to purge his planet of Syn’s scourge of an intense, white-knuckle journey toward the epic conclusion of Turbo Overkill.

The Final Episode, Part 1 kicks destruction into overdrive with five new Syn-enhanced, ability-boosting augments: paint the town red with dual chainsaw arms, and rev up fresh carnage with the addition of a second chainsaw leg. Rain down street-cleansing firepower from new heights with the addition of triple jump and wall slides, and fast-travel with Syntech portals for quick long-distance warping.

Slay a fresh batch of brainwashed baddies in The Final Episode, Part 1 with new cybernetic monstrosities roaming the blood-soaked streets (and skies… and… space!?). Prepare for mayhem against dinosaur-like Mortars, massive four-legged Clops equipped with chainsaw spears, and bloodthirsty clones of Maw, Johnny’s arch nemesis (voiced by Gianna Matragrano).

Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode packs a silver screen-worthy musical punch with a cyberpunk/orchestral fusion original soundtrack by Tim Stoney (Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi – Trailer theme), Assassins Creed: Origins – Trailer theme), and Nikola Jeremic (Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2), and Chipper Hammond (Disney Shanghai Parade, Arranger) complimented by the legendary “Blaster Beam” instrument performed by Craig Huxley (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Wars: Episode II).

Turbo Overkill’s 1.0 launch will conclude the epic narrative with the second half of Episode 3. Witness the finale and take on Turbo Overkill’s god-like villains with a level of firepower even a supercomputer could not predict. Execute over-the-top kill combos with precision to unlock achievements, take the fast-paced frenzy online with multiplayer options, and redesign Paradise into a completely different experience with full mod support. 

“We wanted to surprise Turbo Overkill fans with Episode 3, Part 1, which is bigger in scope than anything we’ve done in the past 2 episodes combined. We are incredibly grateful for our fans’ support and feedback along this early access journey, and hope they enjoy this surprise launch,” said Sam Prebble, lead developer. “1.0 is just around the corner, with plenty of surprises left to unveil.”

Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode, Part 1 is now available via Steam Early Access for PC with 1.0 set to release Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Episodes 1-3 are available now for USD $19.95. Clean up Paradise on Twitter by following @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment.

About Trigger Happy Interactive

Founded by Sam Prebble, the lone developer of acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a group of hardcore first-person shooter fans making games they want to play. Turbo Overkill is their debut release.

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

Ukraine-based studio anticipates Nintendo Switch release later in 2023

KYIV, UKRAINE – June 12, 2023 – Puzzles for Clef, the adorable narrative puzzle platformer from developer Weasel Token and publisher Freedom Games, sets off on a wholesome journey across an island hiding myriad secrets on PC via Steam on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with a launch on Nintendo Switch slated for later this year.

Follow the call for family as Clef, an inquisitive bunny presented with a winding, puzzle-filled mission from her sister, Cres. Follow Cres’ map across the enchanting island Clef’s ancestors once called home, solving intricate puzzles to unearth treasures and illuminating secrets about Clef’s familial history. Encounter the island’s whimsical denizens, from an artisan blue-footed booby to a towering mechanical dragon, and fulfill their wishes along the way.

Tour the island and admire beautiful sceneries of lush bamboo forests, crystalline caves, and magnificent clock towers hiding cipher codes and byzantine secrets behind every corner. Piece together every detail to uncover the paramount mystery that lies in Clef’s path. Every riddle and island inhabitant holds important clues worthy of deep investigation.

Carefully search every nook and cranny for energy crystals of lumenium and tonitrum to restore bell shrines across the island. Bask in the bells’ peaceful chimes as they return harmony to each region. Coupled with a magnificent Indie Cup-nominated soundtrack, Clef’s journey becomes a therapeutic experience for the eyes and ears.

“Our development sessions for Puzzles for Clef have also acted as reminders to pay attention to our mental health in the face of such tensions in our country and the world,” said Alexander Molodkin, Founder of Weasel Token. “We hope our audience takes the time exploring the island as a way to take in a deep breath and relax. Everyone needs to look after their mental health sometimes, and we’d like to believe we’ve created an outlet as healing for our community as it has been for us.”

Puzzles for Clef comes to PC via Steam on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as well as Nintendo Switch later this year. For more information about Puzzles for Clef, pleasecheck out the official website and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.

About Weasel Token

Weasel Token is an indie game duo based out of Kyiv, Ukraine who aim to create enthralling worlds for everyone to visit and explore. The team has been awarded “Best Art” at CoronaDefoldJam for their game DaBot in addition to their modest catalog of projects.

To learn more, please visit Weasel Token’s official website.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

NEW TRAILERS FROM THE PC GAMING SHOW: EMBER KNIGHTS 1.0 RELEASE DATE & BLOOMTOWN GAME REVEAL

Doom Turtle’s co-op action roguelite Ember Knights 1.0 launches July 18 on Steam and Nintendo Switch

Watch the gameplay reveal trailer for Bloomtown: A Different Story, an original turn-based JRPG coming to PC and consoles from Different Sense Games & Lazy Bear Games (Graveyard Keeper, Punch Club)

PARIS – June 12, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive has exciting news from the PC Gaming Show for two must-play games in its upcoming line-up! The 1.0 version of Ember Knights, the co-op and solo action roguelite from developer Doom Turtle, will officially launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 18, 2023. In addition, Twin Sails announced it is partnering with developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games (creators of Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club) to publish Bloomtown: A Different Story, an enthralling JRPG featuring monster taming and social RPG elements set in a pixel-art slice of 1960s Americana. The news came with the reveal of Bloomtown’s first gameplay trailer for PC and consoles.

Ember Knights 1.0 Officially Launches July 18 on Steam & Nintendo Switch

Ember Knights 1.0 Release Date Trailer: YouTube

Ember Knights, Doom Turtle’s Overwhelmingly Positive action roguelite, will launch into 1.0 on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 18! As Ember Knights prepares to exit early access on PC and debut on consoles for the first time, players will discover a wide range of new gameplay elements and improvements added to the game across 11 content updates and countless smaller patches throughout early access with direct feedback from the community. The 1.0 release will feature the game’s fifth world and the final fight against the mad sorcerer Praxis, as well as a new weapon, boss variation, and endgame content.

Become an Ember Knight, the last spark of hope for a universe in turmoil.​ 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.

Ember Knights is available now on Steam Early Access.

Twin Sails Reveals Publishing Partnership & First Gameplay Trailer for Bloomtown: A Different Story

Bloomtown Gameplay Reveal Trailer: YouTube

Twin Sails is teaming up with developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games, creators of Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club, to publish Bloomtown: A Different Story, a single-player, turn-based JRPG coming to PC and consoles. Bloomtown offers a unique blend of JRPG, 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 facade – a demon world is growing beneath the surface, children are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save the town!

Join Emily and her group of friends and battle otherworldly forces that embody the fears and vices of Bloomtown’s citizens in turn-based tactical combat. 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!

Bloomtown: A Different Story is available to wishlist now on Steam.

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 Innchanted, News Tower, Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced.

About Lazy Bear Games

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

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!

Enter the fantastical voxel city of Nivalis with the mesmerizing new trailer.

CALABASAS, Calif. – June 12, 2023 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games, and developer ION LANDS invites you to visit Nivalis, a city of wonder where neon-lit towers reach into the clouds, the air is thick with speeding lanes of hover cars, and where, in a small scrap of building high above the ground, you’ve decided to make your home. The life you live in Nivalis is entirely in your hands, and you can get a glimpse of it in the brand new trailer which was exclusively revealed at the PC Gaming Show.

Start small. Open a food stall, a noodle stand, or a stim store. Build your way up to a bar, a restaurant, or even a nightclub and eventually, you’ll own all the nightlife in Nivalis. In this unique slice-of-life sim with realistic weather simulation and night & day cycles, you can grow your business, meet a diverse cast of characters, form friendships, build relationships, and experience the danger and wonder of this cyberpunk voxel city one bowl of noodles at a time. But it isn’t going to be easy.

There are gangs who want to harvest your organs, the Corps will fine you for breathing, and the whole time, the ground under your feet is crumbling. And let’s not mention ‘The Aseptic’, the mysterious serial killer that leaves no trace. This city could fall into the ocean tomorrow, so you better make your fortune today. Or, just kick back, revel in your time and fish. Nivalis is your voxel oyster.

Check out the behind-the-scenes motion capture production video on Nivalis which was revealed a few days ago at the Guerilla Collective MIX Showcase.

Nivalis releases in 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. and is available to wishlist now.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan.

Hinwil, 12 June 2023 – Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports made its intentions clear as it announced its line-up for the 2023 F1 Esports Pro Championship: with two-time World Champion, Brendon Leigh, joined by 2022 revelation, Thomas Ronhaar, and rising start, Matthijs van Erven, behind the wheel, the team will be aiming squarely for the ultimate prize of all – the Constructors’ World Championship crown.

Few teams can pack this amount of talent in a driver line-up: and with the determination, the skill and the hunger Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports will put into this year’s esports competition, there are fireworks to be expected.

Joining from Ferrari, Leigh is a name that is synonym with F1 Esports. A winner in the first-ever championship, in 2017, he did the double the following year and remains one of the most iconic drivers ever to grace the F1 game series. He’ll be out to reclaim the crown in the championship he dominated for years.

Alongside him, Ronhaar will aim to improve on last year’s third place in the drivers’ standings: he was one of the biggest talents to break through in the history of the F1 Esports series, winning two races and standing on the podium seven times as he etched his name on the global stage.

Finally, van Erven – another member of the Dutch school of sim-racing that has produced so much talent over the years – joins the team to improve on his head-turning charge to P6 in Imola last season, his best result in the F1 Esports series and the harbinger of things to come.

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Team Representative: “We are proud to unveil the strongest driver line-up in the history of our team, one that will give us the chance to fight at the front of the field for the entirety of the season. Brendon, Thomas and Matthijs are unquestionably quick drivers and, with the support our team will offer, they will be in the conditions to give their best. Our objective is clear: we want to win races, we want to fight for the championship. We have made a significant investment, with the Sauber Esports Arena and the expansion of our esports programme, and now we are out to get some important results: this is the line-up that will give us the chance to do so. This announcement marks only the first step of our global strategy on esports, which will become a major asset in our fan-centric initiatives aiming to get closer to our audience.”

Brendon Leigh: “I’m extremely proud and honoured to represent Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports, and grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given. As a team, we are focused and determined to maximise our potential in this year’s F1 Esports Pro Championship. The structure and support we have internally give me great confidence that we have the potential to be battling for the top positions – I can say that with certainty, We all will push forward with the ambition of bringing championship glory to the team.”

Thomas Ronhaar: “I am very excited for the upcoming F1 Esports season with Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports. Driving for this team is a dream come true, and it is going to be an amazing year together with my team-mates. I know Matthijs well, from the year we spent together last season, and there is so much more we can do. Brendon needs no introduction: he is a legend of the sport, but most importantly, he’s a great guy and I’m looking forward to an amazing time together.”

Matthijs van Erven: “I’m very happy to start working with Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK: I’m sure we have the right people in this project to aim for the championship at the end of the year. For me, it’s a bit of a comeback as I was with this team, briefly, in 2020, and there’s so much more I want to achieve. We are all very motivated to work hard again, master the new game and be as fast as possible.”’

About Sauber Group of Companies: The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of two operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages its Formula OneTM team; and Sauber Technologies AG, which focuses on third-party business in the areas of advanced engineering, prototype development and additive manufacturing, in addition to full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and ground-breaking innovation in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 550 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects.

The Sauber Group puts sustainability at the heart of its mission; its business, operating under the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, has been carbon neutral since 2011 and the company has achieved the Three-Star level in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Framework.

Since its founding in 1970, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. A member of the exclusive club of teams which competed in more than 500 F1 races, it celebrated 30 years in the sport in 2022 and continues to go from strength to strength on and off the track.

Demo takes off at Steam Next Fest

DUNEDIN, New Zealand – June 12, 2023 – Flutter Away, the cozy nature exploration game from Runaway Play, sets up camp on Thursday, August 3, 2023 for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, as announced during the Wholesome Direct showcase. A free demo will debut during Steam Next Fest, starting Monday, June 19 through Monday, June 26, 2023. 

Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing but time. Find peace amongst the rustling shrubbery and chirping creatures of the Amazon rainforest. Embark on a brief five-day camping trip as a butterfly researcher equipped with a notebook and camera, ready to document all of the adorable animals. Explore the winding paths of the jungle, photograph charming critters, befriend new pals, and journal everything along the way!

Capture pictures of flora, fauna, the tracks they leave behind, and more. Take notes on the special qualities of each species encountered. Complete a variety of tasks during both the day and night in a relaxing atmosphere with no pressure. Meet an especially shy Capybara and build an unlikely friendship, investigating her secret and the hidden objectives found throughout the forest.

Complete tasks as quickly as possible for a succinct experience, or enjoy a leisurely adventure through the Amazon. Appreciate the solitude amongst nature’s beautiful creations, with the hushed sounds of rushing water and the sky’s hues flowing into each picture taken, creating the perfect space to traverse and take a breather amongst the evergreen.

“We hope people really enjoy being able to take a brief, tranquil trip to the Amazon with Flutter Away,” said Runaway Play, CEO, Zoe Hobson. “Making this announcement during Wholesome Direct is such an amazing honor – we hope travelers from all over can enjoy the Amazon Rainforest this August on PC and Nintendo Switch!”

Flutter Away will be available Thursday, August 3, 2023, on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support. 

To learn more, visit Flutter Away’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #FlutterAwayGame on social media.

About Runaway Play

Runaway Play is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in New Zealand. The company builds progressive games inspired by the natural world, to promote conservation and environmental awareness. They also provide publishing services and collaborate with other developers to support the success of games.

The new video highlights all there is to do in the upcoming game!

Players will be able to go hands-on with the creature-collecting life sim during Steam Next Fest from June 19-26

STOCKHOLM – June 12, 2023 – Developer Studio Supersoft and publisher Raw Fury have released the complete version of the new trailer for Moonstone Island that debuted during the Wholesome Direct, showcasing all the ways you can enjoy your year away from home as an alchemist in training. The charming, open-world, deckbuilding life sim will have a playable demo during Steam Next Fest starting on June 19. The game will launch on PC this Q3, with Nintendo Switch coming at a later date.

Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life sim set in an open world with over 100 islands to explore. Take on the role of a young alchemist starting a new life on a floating island in the sky. Armed with simple tools, alchemical recipes, and the ability to tame nature spirits, you’ll build a home and prove yourself as a true alchemist in a land threatened by dark forces.

Key Features

• Explore Your Way: Travel by balloon, broom and glider through unique biomes, and explore dungeons to earn upgrades, collect loot and uncover secrets.
• Find Your Home: Build, decorate and customize a new home on any of the 100+ islands in your procedurally generated world.
• Make Connections: Befriend NPCs, become a member of the community, go on dates, and fall in love!
• Upgrade Your Character: Optimize your character with unique skills, and craft dozens of items and vehicles to prepare for the treacherous wilderness.
• Utilize Resources: Grow crops and flowers to brew potions and tame wild spirits to fight alongside you.

Moonstone Island will launch for PC in Q3 2023 and can be wishlisted now on Steam. A Nintendo Switch version will follow later this year. Follow the title on Twitter @Moonstone_game for the latest updates.

About Studio Supersoft

Sandy Spink founded Studio Supersoft in 2021 with the goal of making nice games for nice people. The studio is based in Toronto, Canada, but the team is distributed across Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, and several other countries. Supersoft is currently working solely on Moonstone Island, an open-world, deckbuilding life sim inspired by Sandy’s seaside upbringing, as well as the ’90s video games and cartoons he was raised on.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a self-proclaimed (un)publisher. We don’t care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.