Prepare for the secrets and dangers ahead with the new “Shape Your Future” trailer!
PARIS — June 7, 2023 — Focus Entertainment and Pathea Games are excited to announce that the official 1.0 launch of My Time at Sandrockwill arrive on September 26, leaving PC early access after sixteen months of regular updates, improvements, bug fixing, playtesting and adding all types of content with special attention for its growing community’s requests. This sequel to the hit sandbox RPG My Time at Portia extends and elevates the wholesome experience in an engrossing post-apocalyptic open world filled with deep RPG progression and mechanics, engaging quests and charismatic characters.
To thank the My Time at Sandrock community for its incredible support, all early access players will be able to claim a special in-game item, with more details to come! Players can start their adventures now on PC via Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store.
My Time at Sandrock takes you back to the fascinating world introduced in My Time at Portia, 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most modern technologies. Your adventure starts when you become the newest Builder in Sandrock, a wild and rugged city-state in the heart of the desert. Technology was once thriving, but the community is now on the brink of collapse and awaits you to restore it to its former glory.
A thrilling narrative campaign within an absorbing open world!
Gather resources to build machines with your trusty tools, grow relationships with locals, and unlock new perks and abilities to improve your workflow, combat and more—all while defending Sandrock from monsters and saving the town from economic ruin!
Explore the vast deserts surrounding the town, diving into ruins to dig for Old World relics, seeking materials in hard-to-reach locations, or just relaxing. Experience a detailed story complete with hundreds of sidequests and over 30 all-new characters. Spend time getting to know the people of Sandrock, uncovering their backstories and making meaningful connections along the way.
And you won’t run out of fun any time soon on this adventure: the 1.0 PC launch will deliver the game’s much-anticipated multiplayer mode for free!
My Time at Sandrock is currently available on Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store. The game will also release September 26 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Bilibili, and WeGame. It is expected to arrive on PlayStation 4 shortly after.
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London (June 7, 2023) During today’s Monster Hunter™ Rise: Sunbreak Developer Roundtable, Monster Hunter™ series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and SunbreakDirector Yoshitake Suzuki provided a closer look at the Free Bonus Update arriving on June 8, 2023 for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and was joined by Monster Hunter™ Rise director Yasunori Ichinose and took a fond look back at the last two years of development for Rise. The Free Bonus Update features the final monster coming to the massive expansion, Primordial Malzeno, a number of changes to armor augmentations and decorations, and challenging new Event Quests releasing through July 27. It was also announced that all the content from Title Updates 4, 5, and the Free Bonus Update will arrive as a single package for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4 on August 24, 2023.
The story of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak was originally intended to end with the climactic clash of Kamura’s forces against Amatsu in Free Title Update 5, however, the Free Bonus Update concludes the age-old relationship between the Elder Dragon Malzeno and the Kingdom. Starting at Master Rank level 10, Primordial Malzeno brings new ferocious attacks and moves for hunters to contend with and offers victorious hunters parts for a unique new armor set and weapons. Following the launch of the Free Bonus Update on June 8, Event Quests boasting greater challenges and even more exciting rewards will continue to release until July 27. While no new Paid DLC will release with the Free Bonus Update, the existing DLC is being bundled in new themed sets at affordable prices. Players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 will be able to experience all content from Title Updates 4, 5, and the Bonus Update on August 24, 2023.
The remainder of the final Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event opened up to a developer roundtable discussing almost two years of Monster Hunter Rise and the Sunbreak expansion. In it, Tsujimoto and Suzuki were joined by Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose to discuss a wide range of topics, including how player feedback impacted the development team, their favorite characters and a thank you to the fans who have inspired them to constantly strive for new and exciting Monster Hunter experiences. With Monster Hunter celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, the trio looks forward to the series’ bright future.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Purchase the Deluxe Edition to unlock the game four days early, and pre-order digitally now to receive three unique Exclusive Scenarios.
Cambridge, UK – 7 June 2023 – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) announced today that F1® Manager 2023, the next instalment in the officially licensed Formula 1® management simulation series, will launch digitally on July 31 across PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One, with a physical release for all console versions to follow. Players can gain access to the grid four days early with F1® Manager 2023: Deluxe Edition, which also features an Exclusive Scenarios Pack, giving fans unique challenges to tackle.
Returning to the pit-wall, players will experience the most authentic, comprehensive and dynamic F1® management experience to date as they stake out their spot as one of the all-time sporting greats on their own terms.
Players will relive key moments fromthe 2023 FIA Formula OneWorld Championship™ with the brand-new Race Replay mode, which features two unique types of scenarios. In Starting Grid, players will take control of a team of their choice in a full race which replicates the track conditions and grid positions from its real-world counterpart. Race Moments, meanwhile,will challenge fans to take control of a specific scenario part-way through the real Grand Prix, aiming to achieve a set objective before the chequered flag is waved, capturing key strategic calls from throughout a thrilling season. Following the conclusion of every gripping real-world race in the 2023 season, new Starting Grids and a Race Moment will be added to F1® Manager 2023,testing Team Principals from week to week as they establish their management credentials.
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F1® Manager 2023 brings every lap to life in a stunning broadcast-like visual representation, with drivers going wheel-to-wheel across six F1® Sprint events and all 23 circuits, including the brand-new Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Players can choose to watch the dramatic action unfold across multiple on-board and trackside cameras, plot their strategy from the updated 3D map, or immerse themselves in every heart-in-mouth overtake through the new visor cam.
Across every lap, the player’s decision making will be put to the test. Intense battles or a mistake will affect a driver’s confidence, a new system which guides players on the balance between risk and reward on-track. Fluctuating surface and carcass tyre temperatures will challenge Team Principals to react to changing ambient track conditions as they aim to deliver results for the board. Knowing when to push and when to play it safe is more important than ever before, with dramatic overtakes and corner collisions capturing the heightened emotions of every moment.
Fans will experience unprecedented control over every facet of their team’s development. The new Sporting Director provides the opportunity to train the team’s pit-crew to mitigate costly mistakes, while drivers now develop following their directed development focus, and players can look to the future with more certainty by scouting talent from the fully simulated F2™ and F3™ Championships, negotiating contracts for the following season to ensure multi-year success. Vital to improving pace across the course of a season is the development of new car parts, where a balance of considerations between performance, weight and cost will challenge players’ management skills.
Players who want to be the first to leave the pitlane and expand their experience can do so with F1® Manager 2023: Deluxe Edition. Alongside accessing the game four days before launch, fans will also receive an additional 12 Exclusive Scenarios, split across Starting Grid and Race Moments. These will further test Team Principals, creating single race experiences which pose hypothetical challenges; what if there was rain in Bahrain? If every car was equal, who would win out? Deluxe Edition scenarios offer fans the opportunity to put some of the sport’s biggest questions to the test.
F1® Manager 2023 launches digitally on July 31 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99, with Deluxe Edition available at a suggested retail price of £54.99/$64.99/€64.99. F1® Manager 2023 will also be available physically on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One at a later date. Players can add to their immersion with three unique Race Moment scenarios when they pre-order the game digitally.
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Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier primarily uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.
About Formula 1® Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.
Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.
The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.
Marvelous Inc., Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games will showcase four upcoming titles at Japan’s largest indie game festival, BitSummit Let’s Go!!this July 14-16.
BitSummit Let’s Go!! 2023 will be hosted at the Miyako Messe, Kyoto. The Marvelous booth can be found in Exhibition Hall 2, 1F and visitors to the booth will receive a special paper fan on a first-come, first-served basis.
Attendees can look forward to seeing Touhou: New World, Cuisineer, Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun and Nova Antarctica. More information on the games can be found below.
Touhou: New World Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!
Cuisineer Cuisineer is a super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant!
Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun Set at the heart of a cataclysmic event in Edo Japan, Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun is an ultrafast Roguelite inspired by Japanese folklore. Unleash the power, speed and soul of the Ninja, using acrobatic jumping to move and attack.
Nova Antarctica Survive Earth’s harshest conditions on a devastatingly beautiful journey shaped by the choices you make, the paths you take, and the stories you weave with the mysterious animals of Antarctica. For more details visit the Nova Antarctica Steam page here.
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.
It’s payback time … see Merryweather Security and their corrupt killers for hire get what’s coming to them in the explosive new trailer for GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries — coming June 13 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Join up with expert pilot and gun-for-hire Charlie Reed to lead his new outfit — the Los Santos Angels — on a series of dangerous counter operations to disarm and disrupt the ruthless forces of Merryweather Security, with the chance for you and your friends to get rich along the way.
And stay tuned for even more info later this week, including details on how we’re continuing to build on and enhance the overall GTA Online experience with San Andreas Mercenaries.
Loyal sidekicks unite in partnership with FINAL FANTASY XVI and RSPCA NSW
‘Paws of Valisthea’ dog-friendly cosplay event at Sydney’s Darlo Bar on 17 June to mark the exciting new standalone title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise
Sydney, 7 June 2023 –FINAL FANTASY® XVI is celebrating our beloved dog companions ahead of its official launch. Paws of Valisthea is a dog-friendly event that brings our favourite sidekicks together in Sydney’s Darlo Bar on Saturday 17th June. The event pays homage to FINAL FANTASY XVI’s loyal and fearless companion, Torgal, who bravely traverses the dark epic journey alongside the game’s human protagonist, Clive.
Bring along your pup to dress up in epic costumes inspired by the Eikons from FFXVI.
Bring, borrow or simply admire your favourite canines in costumes – Paws of Valisthea attendees take part in the fun and dress their dogs up as FINAL FANTASY XVI’s mythical Eikons, the mighty summon beasts that Clive, the protagonist, will face off against during his journey. Eikon costumes exclusively designed by MissTwisted will be available for canine guests to have their exclusive FINAL FANTASY XVI photograph taken.
Doggy treats and prizes to be won, including copies of the new FINAL FANTASY XVI game (upon release) and a PlayStation®5 console for best-dressed pup. The event will also give fans the opportunity to play FINAL FANTASY XVI ahead of its official release on 22 June.
For those humans still looking for their loyal sidekick, RSPCA NSW will be present with several adoptable rescue dogs available to meet and to accept donations. To continue celebrations and help support furry companions as they wait for their forever homes, a number of local Twitch streamers will be hosting charity livestreams of FINAL FANTASY XVI to help support the work of RSPCA NSW.
“Final Fantasy XVI is the fantastic new addition to this epic video game anthology that will delight existing fans, but also the perfect game for those who have never played a Final Fantasy. We’re really excited to see gamers on PlayStation 5 dive into the world of Valisthea, accompanied by their faithful canine companion: Torgal. It’s an exciting landmark for the series, as it’s the perfect game that anyone can jump into and start playing in their own style”, said Eric Folliot, Marketing Director, SQUARE ENIX. “We’re looking forward to seeing fans both old and new at launch dress up their furry best friends to become fearless Eikons!”
Summary details of Paws of Valisthea:
Date and Time: Saturday 17 June | 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Darlo Bar, 306 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010
Logistics: Bring, borrow or simply admire your favourite canines – attendees are encouraged to take part in the fun and dress up their dog coats and bandanas inspired by FINAL FANTASY XVI’s mythical Eikons, with the dog in the most creative (and comfortable!) accessories and their owner walking away with a FINAL FANTASY XVI prize-pack and PS5 console.
To register interest: Please visit the Eventbrite page to register interest
FINAL FANTASY XVI will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on 22nd June 2023. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XVI, please visit the official FINAL FANTASY XVI website: http://www.finalfantasyxvi.com
About FINAL FANTASY For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role-Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 173 million units worldwide.
About Square Enix, Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
THE JUMANJI DRUMS STRIKE AGAIN THIS NOVEMBER, IN THE LATEST VIDEO GAME BASED ON THE MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR FRANCHISE
Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, are pleased to announce Jumanji: Wild Adventures, the all new, officially licensed video game set in the world of the latest generation of Jumanji films. Players will return to the mysterious and dangerous land of Jumanji when the game launches on 3rd November 2023, for PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
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Jumanji: Wild Adventures reunites the world’s most heroic explorers in a hilarious and exciting multiplayer adventure. Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar and Professor Shelly Oberon are all back and ready to quest as they search for treasure beyond their wildest imaginations. Players will have to work together as they find themselves back in the vast world of Jumanji, where they will be tasked with finding The Jewel of Jumanji, a mysterious artefact that is the key to finding their way back home.
Featuring huge locations and formidable bosses, Jumanji: Wild Adventures is an all new, follow-up to Outright Games’ previous best selling title Jumanji: The Video Game. The game will be four times bigger, with a vast world to explore, including uncharted jungles, forgotten villages and icy mountains, even more deadly encounters and special items to unlock.
The playable rag-tag group of explorers all have hilarious personalities and totally unique strengths, as well as unlockable powers and abilities which players can use to customise their play. Players can choose to quest alone with solo play, or team up with 4-player local co-op to create the ultimate adventuring team. With fiendish puzzles and dangerous enemies awaiting all who dare to escape the jungle, Jumanji: Wild Adventures is played best with friendsand family.
Jumanji: Wild Adventures will be available to play from the 3rd November 2023 on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
About Outright Games:
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
About Cradle Games
Cradle Games was funded in 2015 by veterans from Ubisoft and Activision with the goal to make high quality computer and console video games focused on fun and playing with friends. Cradle Games released their first original title in 2020; a challenging cosmic-horror split screen coop souls-like named Hellpoint.
Hideo Kojima’s Definitive Edition Available To Pre-order Now
CALABASAS, Calif. – June 06, 2023 – KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, and videogame publisher 505 Games proudly announce the forthcoming release of the award-winning DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on Mac, Hideo Kojima’s definitive vision of his critically-acclaimed and genre-defying epic. Available to pre-order now on the Mac App Store DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT will run natively on Apple silicon and makes full use of Metal 3 features like MetalFX Upscaling, allowing for unbeatable graphical fidelity and amazing performance.
Hideo Kojima said, “I have been a die-hard Apple fan since I bought my first Mac back in 1994—and it has been a dream of mine to see my team’s best work come to life on the Mac. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on the Mac takes advantage of the latest Apple technologies to provide the best experience to our fans.”
“A new era for gaming on Mac is here. Thanks to the power of Apple silicon, now tens of millions of Macs can run demanding games with outstanding performance, exceptional battery life, and breathtaking visuals,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We’re thrilled DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT will be coming to the Mac later this year. Developers around the world can harness our powerful tools in Metal 3 to deliver incredibly responsive gameplay with high frame rates to more players than ever before.”
For those yet to discover DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT, the definitive version includes the ‘Ruined Factory’ location, a treacherous underground compound packed with fresh dangers, and the game’s protagonist Sam Bridges now has a wealth of new delivery assists, from cargo catapults and ramps to a stabiliser function. Melee combat has been amped up with enhanced moves such as the drop kick, whilst the new Maser Gun pacifies enemies with electricity. Finding the perfect weapon loadout is now achievable thanks to the new firing range location, whilst vehicles can be raced on the new racetrack minigame. Sam can even ride Buddy Bots to traverse the wastelands with greater ease. The groundbreaking experience from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima also features the acting and voice talents of Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and Lindsay Wagner.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on Apple will be priced at $39.99
For more information and to pre-order DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on Apple, please visit the Mac App Store.
About 505 Games
505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading console, PC (Steam and GoG) and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Publishing highlights in premium games include Remedy Entertainment’s critically-acclaimed Control, Typhoon Studios’ comedic action-exploration game Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Indivisible, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Last Day of June, PAYDAY 2, Terraria, Portal Knights, ABZÛ and Virginia. Free-to-play publishing highlights include Battle Islands, Gems of War and Hawken. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Dead by Daylight and Inside/Limbo. Upcoming titles include Hideo Kojima’s DEATH STRANDING for PC. 505 Games has offices in California, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. The company works with a network of distribution and sub-licensing partners in all other markets.
About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16th, 2015 Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of “From Sapiens to Ludens.”On November 8th, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4 and is now available for PC. Since its release, DEATH STRANDING has received numerous game awards and achieved worldwide acclaim.DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT has been released for PlayStation®5 in 2021 and for PC in 2022 In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA® Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA® upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. For more information, please visit: www.kojimaproductions.jp.
Travel to Ashihara Where There’s Always a Second Chance to Make the Right Choice
London, U.K. — June 6, 2023 — Welcome to Ashihara, where August repeats eternally… Marvelous Europe today announced that Loop8: Summer of Gods is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam.
The launch trailer can be seen here:
Loop8: Summer of Gods follows protagonist Nini and his classmates as they try to defeat the Kegai, demonic entities who have forced humanity to the brink of extinction. Raised on a failed space station known as “Hope,” Nini returns to Earth to spend his summer in Ashihara, one of humanity’s last remaining sanctuaries. Gifted with “Demon Sight,” Nini can use his special connection to the gods to reset the world, with each loop allowing him and his allies to relive the 8th month over and over until they get it right…or the Kegai overwhelm them entirely.
KEY FEATURES
Choices That Can Change the World—Loop8’s emotion-driven AI system responds to every action you take and decision you make. Characters’ emotions and stories will vary greatly based on your choices, making each playthrough wholly unique.
A Beautiful Seaside Town Brimming with Mystery— A nostalgic and beautifully recreated snapshot of rural Japan circa 1983, Ashihara is home to a colorful cast of characters, each harboring their own secrets to uncover. Will your choices make them trusted allies…or mortal enemies?
Live an Ordinary Life, Fight Extraordinary Enemies— Build bonds with Ashihara’s residents while protecting the town from the ever-present threat of the Kegai, repeating the cycle to uncover how your everyday actions impact your battles in the Underworld, and vice versa.
Relive the Past to Alter the Future— Though the deadline for humanity’s extinction draws ever closer, Ashihara’s fate remains in your hands. Repeatedly return to the start of August, alter your actions, and see how they turn the tides of destiny across multiple endings.
Developed by SIEG Games and Marvelous Inc. and published by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Loop8: Summer of Gods launched June 6, 2023 on Nintendo Switch™, PS4™ system, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam. The 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.
Wakefield/Manchester/Dusseldorf, June 06, 2023 – Team17 Group plc has today confirmed it will be attending the highly anticipated gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany, the world’s largest interactive entertainment trade show.
From 23rd-27th August, astragon Entertainment and Team17 Digital, subsidiaries of Team17 Group plc, will once again join forces to offer visitors an unparalleled experience from a wide range of the most anticipated games within the consumer sector. At the business booth, press representatives and partners can also expect exclusive insights into the latest developments from the extensive portfolios.
astragon Entertainment is the publisher of successful simulation games such as Construction Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Bus Simulator 21, and Firefighting Simulator – The Squad. In addition to this already exciting portfolio of simulation games, the company is working on great 3rd party publishing titles such as Railroads Online and offers a wide range of distribution titles of various genres from partners around the world. It’s no secret that fans can already look forward to a diverse portfolio of astragon at the company’s gamescom booth.
“We are incredibly excited to once again be a part of gamescom, to show what ambitious projects we have been working on so far and which highlights gamers can expect from us in the future,” says Julia Pfiffer, CEO of astragon Entertainment. “We can’t wait to share our passion for games with the community, connect with fans and create lasting memories together.”
Team17 Digital is the indie games label responsible for publishing multiple award-winning titles, including most recently, Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, Ship of Fools, and the Overcooked! franchise. The company enjoys an ever-growing portfolio of games during its 30-plus year history, as well as a successful stable of first-party IP, such as Hell Let Loose, The Escapists, Golf With Your Friends, and of course, the iconic Worms franchise. At gamescom 2023, Team17 Digital will be bringing a selection of new, upcoming, and select portfolio games for attendees to enjoy.
“gamescom continues to be the premier global games event for consumers and businesses alike, and we’re proud to once again bring some of our upcoming slate to the show,” said Michael Pattison, CEO of Team17 Digital. “It’ll be the first time that the public will be able to go hands-on with some of the games, and we’re excited to see them enjoy the experiences ahead of their commercial release.”
More information on the company’s lineup this year, as well as official invitations to press visits, will follow shortly.
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About astragon Entertainment GmbH
Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of Team17 Group PLC, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023 Independent Arts Software has been a subsidiary of astragon Entertainment. The German developer studio has been producing commercial game software of various genres for over 30 years.
astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC.
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.
About Team17 Group plc
Team17 Group plc is a global provider of games entertainment to a broad audience. It has two main verticals – a games entertainment label and creative partner for indie developers, and a leading developer of educational apps, targeting children under the age of eight.
