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SHIVER ME WHISKERS – CAT QUEST: PIRATES OF THE PURRIBEAN SETS SAIL IN 2024 

Latest installment in the million-selling Cat Quest series comes to PlayStation and Xbox Consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC Next Year

London (May 24, 2023) – Developer The Gentlebros and publisher Kepler Interactive today announced the return of an epic feline adventure in Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, the latest installment in the million-selling series coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam in 2024.

In Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, take on the role of a swashbuckling purrivateer as you embark across a 2.5D pirate-themed open world. In an archipelago swarming with pesky Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star – a long-lost mythical treasure – you’ll take to your very own ship to traverse the dangerous seas and seamlessly zip between the waves and the shore. Either as a solo adventurer, or alongside a friend in local co-op, the Purribean is filled with varied dungeons and paw-geous biomes to explore freely.

Check out the announcement trailer here:

From firing cannonballs to shooting elemental shells, your very own pirate ship will equip you with all the best pirate-worthy tools to defeat even the most furr-orocious foes. Back on land, master the game’s newly refined combat system to prevail over the Pi-rat hoards scurrying in every corner of the archipelago. With a litany of new weapons and spells to get your paws on, the game’s new weapon swapping mechanic will allow you to switch between weapons on the fly and create claw-some attack combos.

Prepare to set sail. Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in 2024. For more information, visit: http://catquestgame.com/

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About The Gentlebros:

The Gentlebros is an award-winning studio Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The next installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, is set to launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via STEAM) in 2024.

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.

SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 LOCKS AND LOADS NEW CHARACTER, BULLET DANCER COLT

LOS ANGELES – May 24, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. New content and experiences are now available for all players to enjoy, including a new Legendary+ Hero, costumes, and several limited-time events.

Starting today, players can acquire the new Legendary+ hero Bullet Dancer Colt, a Ranged type hero. This cool and collected gunslinger excels at avoiding status effects as well as damage. When disabled, she removes debuffs, grants Stealth, and a Damage Immunity effect to herself. When using her skill, she will receive extra Evade stats. Her Ultimate skill teleports her to the target and adds extra damage that ignores DEF, dealing equal damage to all enemies in a straight line ahead of the caster.

Additionally, the Celestial Tower is expanding with new difficulty added to the Normal level (up to lv. 60).

Several new events are now available for players to enjoy, including:

  • Lucky&Punky! Check-in event (May 24 – June 14)
    • For 14 days, players can obtain rewards for checking in from May 24 through June 14
    • Rewards include Punky Star Coins, Pet Summon Tickets, Rubies(x1500), Pet Step Up Summon Tickets and more
  • Lucky&Punky Event Coin Shop (May 24 – June 14)
    • Players can exchange Punky Star Coins obtained through various missions and the Lucky&Punky! Check-in event for multiple rewards at the event exchange shop.
    • Rewards include: Pet Fragment Chest+, Light Crystal Shards, Legendary+ Armor Selection Tickets, Mythic Upgrade Stones and more.
  • Dance with Colt, Shoot & Loot (May 24 – June 7)
    • Players can acquire rewards from the Display Board with Lucky Star Bullets which are obtained from different missions.
    • Rewards include Mythic Upgrade Stones, Legendary Pet Summon Voucher Fragments, Pet Fragment Chest+, Light Crystal, Punky Star Coins and more.
  • Lucky&Punky! Summon with Colt Event (May 24 – June 21)
    • Those who summon anything at the summon shop can get Punky Pet Coins in accordance with the accumulated number of summons. Players can get various rewards based on their acquired coins. This event will be especially useful to players in need of pets, as Legendary+ Pet summon items are available as rewards.
    • Rewards include: Pet Step Up Summon Tickets, Rubies, Legendary+ Pet Summon Voucher Fragments, Colt’s Punky Chests and more.

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

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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Inaugural “Marvelous Game Showcase 2023” Digital Event Happening May 25, Showcasing a Marvelous Future

Who:
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, 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.

What:
Tokyo-based parent company Marvelous Inc. will host their very first digital Marvelous Game Showcase, announcing new titles in active development coming to console and PC, including early first looks. Announcements will include new entries for popular, long-running franchises as well as all-new titles, with members from the respective development teams joining to share their thoughts on these works in progress.

When:
Thursday, May 25 – 23:00 BST / 00:00 CEST

Where:
Fans can watch the video, with English, French, Italian, Spanish or German subtitles, on the Marvelous Europe YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marvelouseurope More information about Marvelous Europe can be found on the website at www.marvelouseurope.com or @marvelouseurope across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Powerful and Efficient – custom ORIGIN PC desktops available now with the new GeForce RTX 4060Ti

Upgrade your ORIGIN PC with powerful, 40 Series Graphics performance 

MIAMI, FL, May 24, 2023 – ORIGIN PC, a leader in custom high-performance systems, announced today the availability of the new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060Ti graphics card. Whether it’s for an immersive, AI-accelerated gaming experience, or the pro-grade performance you need to supercharge your imagination, you can customize an ORIGIN PC with the latest hardware to meet your needs.

On the gaming side, consider building a small-form factor CHRONOS or a NEURON with the new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060Ti graphics card. The CHRONOS is a portable system that brings in incredible performance while taking up minimal room. For the space conscious or those who anticipate needing to move their desktop frequently, it’s an excellent choice. With 3 unique case designs, access well-designed cooling to maintain peak-performance and ensure your hardware runs at its best. Ultimately, the CHRONOS is a PC that easily compares to systems well above its own weight-class. ORIGIN PC’s NEURON is a fully customizable powerhouse you can load up with the latest, premier hardware. Featuring a beautiful, but also practical design, you can access top-of-the-line performance and the peace of mind provided by straightforward future upgrades.

For professionals in search of a reliable workstation, an M-Class is a great system that offers the best of both worlds. Designed with the needs of a home office or content creation in mind, it strikes the balance between compact and powerful. Fully customizable, equip the new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060Ti, the latest CPUs, high-speed memory, cooling solutions, and more. You can even add a business or company logo for a personal touch.

Regardless of which system you choose, ORIGIN PC is dedicated to offering the best PC experience via customization, performance, and their reliable 24/7 lifetime US-based support team.

Availability

Select ORIGIN PCs are available immediately with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060Ti graphics cards.

Web Pages

Customers interested in customizing and ordering an ORIGIN PC gaming desktop with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPU can visit: https://www.originpc.com/gaming/desktops/

Customers interested in customizing and ordering an ORIGIN PC workstation desktop with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPU can visit: https://www.originpc.com/workstation/desktops/

About ORIGIN

ORIGIN PC builds custom, high-performance desktops, workstations, and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, digital/graphics artists, professionals, government agencies, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award-winning system integrators. In 2019 Origin PC was acquired by CORSAIR and remains a separate brand within CORSAIR.

About CORSAIR

CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment, smart ambient lighting, and esports coaching services, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their very best.

Copyright © 2023 Corsair Memory, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Learn the tools of the trade in whimsical narrative deduction game Lil’ Guardsman

Denver, USA – May 24th, 2023 – Independent game studio Hilltop Studios, in collaboration with Versus Evil, have revealed a sneak peek at its upcoming narrative-driven deduction adventure game Lil’ Guardsman ahead of its launch later this year on PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series consoles!

Lil’ Guardsman puts players in the role of a young girl who finds herself covering for her dad, the head castle guardsman. As she interrogates an array of fun and weird characters trying to gain entry to their city walls, you must discover each visitor’s true intentions through cunning dialogue and a clever use of her toolbox of investigative items.

This new blog post provides an overview of such gadgets and gizmos Lil has at her disposal. Learn about the cypher-cracking Decoder Ring, the transparently named Truth Spray, or the all-seeing X-RAY machine. If all else fails you can resort to the trusty Bullwhip! Guardsmen aren’t generally encouraged to whip people willy-nilly, but sometimes it’s the best tool for the job!

More about Lil’ Guardman
Lil’ Guardsman is a narrative deduction game, inspired by the classic point-and-click genre and the mechanics of Papers, Please. Set in a high-fantasy world with the comedic sensibility of Monkey Island and other 90s Lucasarts adventure classics, Lil must make tough decisions as she decides who to allow into her castle home. Consequences can be severe, so you’ll have to make clever use of your abilities to uncover mass conspiracies and protect your castle and family from devious interlopers.

About Hilltop Studios
Hilltop Studios began with a series of ‘what if’ conversations in early 2020, and has grown to include the development of a number of original IPs in the digital storytelling, gaming and multimedia spheres. Our experience in the startup and entertainment sectors gives this team a unique perspective on the North American digital landscape. We have gathered a team of robust, diverse talent who are poised to make some seriously fun games and can help emerging and established brands assume their positions on the digital playground.

About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games First Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com

Narrative Poker Adventure Sunshine Shuffle Out Now on Steam and Nintendo Switch (In Most Regions)

The latest game from the creators of irreverent indie hits An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs and Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator is now available

El Paso, TX – May 24, 2023 – Prolific independent publisher and developer Strange Scaffold today released its latest project, Sunshine Shuffle. This crime-drama-meets-poker-sim challenges players to uncover the truth behind a decade-old heist while out to sea, on a cozy little tugboat manned by adorable animals/bank robbers.

Also, you can decorate the boat.

Fans can now download Sunshine Shuffle on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and itch.io for $9.99. Catch the official launch trailer below and view the official Steam page for additional details.

The latest game from Strange Scaffold (An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, El Paso, Elsewhere), Sunshine Shuffle tells an engaging story about loss, family, and armed robbery that unfolds between high-stakes hands of Texas Hold ‘Em. As players bluff, call, and raise their way to the top, they’ll engage opponents in guarded banter that unfolds into respect and friendship. It’s a neo-noir tale told with equal parts intrigue and empathy.

In addition to playing cards and learning about crimes, players can earn decoration options to make the S.S. Sunshine their own. Spruce up the place with new cosmetics and props, or go wild and dress everyone up in unlockable outfits. Just remember: the kitten at the table is a card shark.

Key features include:

  • A fusion of poker and narrative adventure, with a story that unfolds as you play;
  • Deep neo-noir story told with style, care, and the pain of hindsight;
  • Unlockable conversations that further reveal the story of the Morning Shift and their lives before and after forming the infamous heist crew;
  • Rewards for careful strategy that let you decorate the S.S. Sunshine your way, with plastic skeletons and fish bowls and a dice-themed carpet;
  • Original ska soundtrack from acclaimed musicians JER (Skatune Network, We Are The Union) and RJ Lake (Unbeatable, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator);
  • A seadog with an eyepatch named Fidelius.

Sunshine Shuffle is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., who you might know from his work as a leading developer on An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Hypnospace Outlaw, SkateBIRD, Can Androids Pray, or dozens of other critically-acclaimed projects. For more information on Strange Scaffold, visit https://linktr.ee/strangescaffold 

Bounty Hunter Returns to Old School RuneScape, Welcoming New Players to PvP Combat

Two will enter, one will leave!

CAMBRIDGE, UK May 24, 2023 – Launching today in Old School RuneScape, the iconic PvP minigame Bounty Hunter returns to test players’ combat abilities as they fight for dominance in The Wilderness. This reimagining of the classic game mode adds unique weapon rewards, powerful weapon enhancements, and the most approachable entry to PvP content in Old School RuneScape history.

Bounty Hunter is a PvP minigame that debuted in 2007 and saw players entering into three craters, each with a combat level cap, to duke it out for glory and loot. This return to Bounty Hunter will implement a few changes which will make the minigame a more approachable venture for PvP beginners.

A new, quick matchmaking tool will be used to pair players with combatants of similar combat skill level, so there will always be a fair fight. This minigame takes place in a dedicated arena called the Crater. Each player will be assigned a target when they enter the crater, and the victors are rewarded with the target’s loot (as is standard) and additional emblems that can be exchanged for unique items.

Rewards include Statius’ Armour, Vesta’s Armour, Zuriel’s robes, as well as access to Ancient Warrior Weapons including Statius’ Warhammer, Vesta’s Longsword, Morrigan’s Throwing Axe and more. There are certain items that can be imbued with special enchantments that enhance their magics when used in Bounty Hunter combat. These include the Dark Bow, Dragon Mace, Dragon Longsword, Abyssal Dagger and more.

This year, the Old School RuneScape team began the process of adding a new skill for the first time in the game’s 10-year history. Passing the pitching stage, the new skill, Sailing, will now enter refinement before it is put before the community for the lock-in vote. Learn more about community polling and the skill development schedule over on the Old School RuneScape website.

About Old School RuneScape 

Old School RuneScape is the industry-leading collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player-strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters to every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com.

About Jagex  

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1 billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds, and our community-focused development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. Jagex Partners expands our portfolio working with living game developers across the globe, including Gamepires, Snowcastle Games, and Pipeworks Studios. Jagex employs more than 450 people at its Cambridge headquarters. Career information can be found at www.jagex.com.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Revealed

With Konami announcing a full blown remake of Snake Eater fans of Metal Gear Solid were already quite pleased but with no release window many were left a bit disappointed. Thankfully Konami has something else to tide these fans over as the company has announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for release sometime this fall. No platforms were announced at the moment but this reveal did happen during PlayStation’s broadcast so expect at least a PlayStation 5 release of this collection.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will offer Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater in one package and no price or plans of individual releases were revealed. That being said, the company did state that the latter two games will be the “HD Collection” versions of the game and have released screenshots showing off each of the three games below.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Revealed for Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC

Konami has announced that they are working on a remake that many have been waiting for in the form of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. No release date or window was given for the game but the company has stated that it will be released on the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.

At the moment very little is known about what to expect from Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater but the press release from Konami has stated that the game “a faithful recreation of the original story and game design, while evolving the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience.”

For now, the reveal trailer highlighting the various animals that Snake can eat throughout the game before revealing the man himself can be found below.

RAISE YOUR VIRTUAL ELF IN TAMAGOTCHI-INSPIRED ‘YOLK HEROES: A LONG TAMAGO’

Someone has to protect this realm… is it you? 

Los Altos, CA – 24 May, 2023 | 14 Hours Productions is thrilled to announce their new title, Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago, which will be coming soon to Steam, itch.io, Google Play Store, and App Store. 

You are the Guardian Spirit of this realm and you have been tasked with raising elf heroes by the Fairy Queen. Your realm is in grave danger, the Dark Lord and their minions are attacking the country side, your elves might be the only creatures who can save this land.. 

Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago combines classic Tamagochi-style gameplay, where you raise and care for creatures at a slow relaxing pace, with RPG elements where you send your hero out on quests to test their strength. As you adventure with your hero, you will encounter new quests, equipment, areas, bosses, npcs and consumables. 

Falling in battle repeatedly or not caring for your hero’s needs properly means that your little elf will perish. However, fear not – as the Fairy Queen can always give you a new elf egg to raise! You can’t save a realm without breaking a few eggs, after all.

Elves, in their egg form, must be defended from the weather and other creatures. Once the egg cracks open, a cute baby elf pops out! As a Guardian Spirit, your next step will be to raise your baby to become a fully-fledged hero.

Yolk Heroes plays like a classic Tamagotchi or more recent idle game. Once your hero is doing an activity, you can sit back and relax. Have the hero defeat monsters on your second screen or in your pocket. Your hero will notify you when they need your help on what to do next.

Even heroes need their rest (and bathroom breaks). Take good care of your elf before (and after) every adventure. Train their strength, dexterity, or intelligence – make them rest or put them in a bath. Keep them entertained and keep them fed. Take the game at your own pace and only venture out into the world when you (and your elf) are ready.

Excited to raise your elves and protect the realm from evil? Wishlist Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago on Steam now.

About 14 Hours Productions
14 Hours Productions is a small indie studio made up of incompetents, fools, and street thugs. In between adventures in back alleys, they like to make cute games about elves and eggs. With attitude, gumption, and a lot of fist-pumping, they hope to overthrow the world governments with their artistic productions and bring about a universe of pure cuteness.