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April showers bring naval powers in World of Warships: Legends’ latest update

Philip Federico
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Spring into all new content, with bonuses for Legends’ fourth anniversary, the debut of a brand-new card collection, an exciting range for Golden Week, a new five-week campaign and more

11th April – The April update marks the fourth anniversary of World of Warships Legends with plenty of in-game rewards including a Premium Tier IV destroyer for veteran players. Alongside these celebrations, Legends gears up for a slew of Japanese-themed content drops, with a Golden Week range arriving on April 24, the introduction of card Collections to the game, and Japanese Premium battleship Iwami waiting at the end of another classic Warships campaign.

World of Warships: Legends turns four!

Marking four years since the launch of the game’s open Beta test, World of Warships: Legends is celebrating its anniversary by sharing a special Loyalty Reward bundle with players. These prizes increase in value based on how long players have been in the game, with seasoned Legends veterans unlocking an exclusive Tier IV destroyer, the French Premium ship Cyclone. Additional rewards can be achieved by completing a special time-limited anniversary mission.

Silver Tsurugi Campaign and Golden Week Content

Celebrations don’t stop there! With Golden Week coming up, on 24th April Legends is introducing a special range of content as a part of the festivities. Included in this range are ship skins, a new crate, and a unique Commander guise that comes equipped with its own special voiceover.

More Japanese content continues, with the new Silver Tsurugi Campaign. Following the classic five-week, 100-milestone format, this campaign culminates in the enviable Japanese Premium battleship Iwami. Worth adding to any armada, Iwami maximises its incredible accuracy through both lethal torpedoes and rapid-firing main calibre guns. 

Collections come to Legends

Debuting into Legends’ waters, Collections enter in this update. Obtained through special crates and across mission chains, these collectibles offer a new way to put together memorabilia. The first of this new series is the 12-card Kaigun collection, themed around Japanese Navy Commanders, ships, and aircraft. For completing this inaugural collection, players will be rewarded with Mikasa ’23, sporting a bright new paint job.

Into the Arena with Arms Race Mode

Closing out this packed update is the launch of three Arena Seasons in Legends. Kicking off April 20, players can battle it out in Arms Race Mode, using ships from Tier VII-Legendary to prove their mettle, depending on the season.

All aboard for $120,000 in rewards

Adding to the fun, World of Warships is introducing an exciting month-long opportunity for PC players to win their share of a $120,000 prize pool! From April 6, players who unlock three selected newcomer achievements can earn $20 to their PayPal account. Seasoned players can also get in on the action, by inviting new players through the Recruiting Station, to unlock $10 per recruit to their wallet.

This update also brings a number of bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game.

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About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms

After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.eu

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

Penny Arcade’s Acquisitions Incorporated’s Series 2 Achieves 170% Crowdfunding Goal

Philip Federico
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Fully Funded in 13 Days, Live Roleplay Series Promises New Mischief for Fans

Redmond, Washington – 11 April 2023 – Penny Arcade’s popular live-play D&D series founded in 2008, Acquisitions Incorporated, rolled a natural 20 with its now closed Series 2 Kickstarter, exceeding its original goal by 170% for a whopping $424,478 earned in total! Having secured its Series 2 funding, this fantasy startup is ready to celebrate their 15th year of growth in style.

The successful funding of Series 2 will enable the pioneering live show to build upon its impressive legacy with bigger and more elaborate productions, highlighting the narrative prowess of dungeon-masters Jeremy Crawford, Lead Rules Designer of Dungeons and Dragons, and Series 1’s Chris Perkins, Senior Story Designer of Dungeons and Dragons. 

As a pivotal trailblazer in the space, Acquisitions Incorporated paved the way for a new era of roleplay adventure podcasts, including household names like Critical Role and Dimension20. Now in its 15th year, its fandom and franchise have grown significantly to include annually anticipated live performances at Penny Arcade Expos (PAX), its own tabletop board games, and even an official D&D Sourcebook published in 2019.

“We’re basically a classic punk band getting the crew back together to show these kids how a real party’s supposed to go down, with more excessively nerdy fantasy stage designs, of course,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder, Penny Arcade. “Our entire cast is incredibly thankful to all of our backers and we can’t wait to make some magic for the world this summer.”

Acquisitions Incorporated: The Series 2 will star:

  • Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and Acquisitions Inc.
  • Mike Krahulik, co-founder of Penny Arcade and Acquisitions Inc.
  • Jasmine Bhullar, Streamer and veteran of TTRPG live plays including Critical Role, Dimension20, and Penny Arcade’s Court of Cups
  • Anna Prosser, Producer, performing artist and mainstay in TTRPG actual plays including Acquisitions Incorporated and Dice Camera Action
  • More returning friends and special guests to be announced soon!

Acquisitions Incorporated: The Series 2 will kick off this September 2023. For further information, please visit Penny Arcade’s official website or follow Penny Arcade on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

About Acquisitions Incorporated

At Acquisitions Incorporated, you inquire – we acquire™. For nearly twenty years, other people have had things you’ve really wanted and we’ve gone over there to get those things, even if they didn’t want us to do that. Typically, they don’t. But we don’t work for them, we work for you™. We’ve acquired it all, but we specialize in staves, gems, and storied weapons of great lineage. We do apply a reasonable surtax for rods, because rods. It’s been a problem. This is Acquisitions Incorporated in a nutshell: Defenses negotiable. Merchandise plentiful. Franchises available.

Acquisitions Incorporated is the show that kicked off an entire genre based on a simple premise: “Friends having fun playing Dungeons & Dragons”. Starting as a simple podcast in 2008, “Acq Inc.” has grown into a beloved franchise encompassing sell-out live shows, videogame appearances, and weekly streamed spin-off show, Acquisitions Incorporated: The “C” Team.

About Penny Arcade

Since 1998, Penny Arcade (www.penny-arcade.com) has grown from a simple online comic strip into an industry-leading media company. With over 3.5 million monthly readers, the New York Times–bestselling “Penny Arcade” comic is widely considered one of the most authentic and influential voices in gamer culture and the gaming industry. Penny Arcade also created PAX — the largest consumer gaming festivals in the U.S and Australia — as well as Child’s Play Charity, which has raised over $45 million to benefit children’s hospitals.

Soul Survivors, Dark-Fantasy Time Survival Roguelite, Unsheathes Steel via Early Access on May 3

Philip Federico
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Soul Survivors, Dark-Fantasy Time Survival Roguelite, Unsheathes Steel via Early Access on May 3

El Dorado Hills, CA. – 11 April 2023 – Soul Survivors, the dark fantasy time-survival roguelite from developer and publisher Stingbot Games, gears up for battle on PC via Steam Early Access Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Cut through thousands of foes in a skill-based, time survival game blending roguelike runs with challenging combat and meta-game progression. Select from two playable heroes for the Early Access launch, with six total planned throughout development, and progress through two unique dark fantasy environments replete with a myriad of monsters and fearsome bosses lying in wait. March into combat as The Bogatyr, a heroic knight whose heavy armor and short-range attacks can cleave through mobs with powerful force. Or reanimate corpses as The Necromancer to create an overwhelming army fueled by the dark arts.

Earn experience by defeating enemies to unlock powerful abilities that dramatically alter each character’s skillset. Improve auto attacks to add devastating effects like the overhead Butcher’s Blade and spend hard-earned gold to unlock permanent talent upgrades, such as the Necromancer’s Soul Reaver, which grants pets the ability to collect souls. Master an array of character builds due to each class’ diverse playstyle and create the ultimate killing machine.

Explore dangerous locales like the haunted Linden Forest, a ruined pasture filled with restless spirits and corrupted flora, as enemies race to cut heroes down. Encounter rare area-specific enemies with stage-changing rewards and scour environments for Sacrifice Altars where brave warriors can trade health for ability upgrades. Survive long enough in each stage to challenge area bosses like the hulking Flesh Golem and Chancellor Autlaic, a massive skeleton lurking deep underneath a fallen castle. Each stage is endless, and if a player manages to defeat all bosses, they will enter Cursed Mode, which begins the ultimate challenge of survival.

Soul Survivors combines the breakneck pace of time-survival games with the skill-based systems of hardcore action RPGs and Souls-likes to create a rewarding and engaging experience designed around highly replayable sessions.

“We are hard at work building and expanding on Soul Survivors to create a game unlike anything that’s come before it,” said Sterling Selover. “By blending elements of time-survival games with challenging, skill-based action combat, we are confident that Soul Survivors will provide players with hours of entertainment when it comes to Steam Early Access on Wednesday, May 3, 2023!”

Soul Survivors will launch on Windows PC via Steam Early Access for $3.99 USD with English-language support. For more information, visit the official website, follow Stingbot Games on Twitter, and wishlist Soul Survivors today.

About Stingbot Games

Stingbot Games is an El Dorado Hills, California-based independent game development company comprised of avid gamers with an insatiable thirst for creating fantastic gaming experiences. The studio’s first title, The Forbidden Arts, was released in 2019.

For more on Stingbot Games, visit the official website.

Dredge Review

Travis Bruno
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Dredge Review

Dredge

Developer: Black Salt Games
Publisher: Team17
Platforms: Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X (Reviewed), Switch
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $24.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

As long as humanity has sailed the seas there has been a fear of what lies beneath the waves. Tales have been woven about monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths alongside stories of great treasures to be found for those willing to take the risk in unknown seas. What if those tales had more than a grain of saltwater to them? Black Salt Games’ Dredge seeks to deliver such an experience where fishing during the day can be a seemingly peaceful and serene experience only for nightfall to bring about eldritch horror. Does this fishing game manage to succeed or has their ambition sunk it beneath the waves?

Story

Players take on the role of a nameless fisherman responding to a help wanted ad only to find himself suddenly losing himself in the fog and crashing upon the rocks near his destination. After being rescued, the mayor provides the fisherman with a new-used boat barely capable of handling the waves and reeling in the smallest of fish and, after the player tries their hand at catching some fish, introduces them to the local fish market and shipyard before letting players roam the open seas. What appears to be a serene fishing village where players fish during the day quickly grows strange as darkness brings an unknown terror at night with strange visions and threats appearing upon the waves. With horrifically twisted creatures somehow surviving the seas, shady figures, and many mysteries surrounding the area this fishing tale is far from a peaceful life.

The storyline in Dredge is handled quite well with players uncovering hints about the strange happenings around the islands as they interact with its inhabitants, uncover strange ruins with even stranger visions, locate messages left behind by others, and more. Even the flavor text for normal catches as well as aberrations offers a bit of insight and makes every new catch a treat. The core storyline is fairly simple but quite effective in its mystery and players will meet a wide array of characters with their own short stories to tell and tasks for players to complete, or even fail should the worst happen. Dredge’s approach to horror is handled with a light touch that is all the more successful when paired with its eldritch flavoring, making this tale one that will drive players back to the depths as they search for their next catch.

Gameplay

As a fisherman, players will be spending almost their entire time in Dredge navigating the ocean looking for patches of fish to catch. Navigating along the ocean is simple enough and catching fish is handled through a variety of timing based mini-games with various levels of difficulty depending on the type of fish and how large it might be. There is even a “relaxed” option that allows players to always catch a fish that they have hooked though it may take a bit longer. Ironically, this can be a bit of a detriment to players as the only time that time passes is when players are moving, catching fish, or dredging the depths. As such players will need to manage their time wisely as daylight only lasts from 6AM to 6PM with the game taking on a far darker tone once night falls.

Once the sun falls below the horizon players will find themselves entered into a far more dangerous sea as the fog rolls in and blankets everything around them. This lack of sight would already be dangerous on the open sea but what hides within the fog is far more dangerous and the panicked mind can make these visions a reality on this cursed sea. As players stay out past nightfall they will begin to slowly panic, represented by an eyeball that grows more frantic as time passes and their condition worsens. As players travel through the night rocks will appear in brand new locations threatening to rip through their hull, twisted flocks of birds may appear to feast on their catch, and far worse as supernatural hazards begin to take offense at the player’s very presence on the ocean as they openly attack the players ship in all manner of ways.

Fishing at night is a dangerous task but also one that players must endeavor to complete as not only will various story missions require players to catch fish that only appear at night but other elements, such as the eldritch aberrations of familiar species, appear more frequently once the sun has set. This plays off a significant risk and reward as players can seek out these far more expensive fish in an effort to sell them and turn their cash into upgrades for their boat, creating a satisfying gameplay loop of relaxed fishing followed by danger and reward only to be repeated once the sun has risen again.

Dredge offers some elements that can help mitigate panic as well as surviving the night itself such as books obtained as rewards from completed pursuits though many of them simply involve upgrading the tiny tugboat players were given at the start. Through the use of dredging equipment players can salvage timber, junk metal, cloth, as well as treasure and far more important trinkets from the ocean floor and these upgrade materials can then be applied to not only increase the amount of items the boat can carry, but also outfit it with more equipment slots as well as increase the amount of damage it can withstand, from rocks or other elements. These upgrades feel quite worthwhile even if they take some time to earn as players will immediately notice their ship growing more capable once they can install an extra set of engines, brighter lights to pierce through the fog, and of course fancier fishing equipment to catch the over one hundred and twenty different species of creatures available in the title.

An interesting element in Dredge is inventory management and while some may find it a bit frustrating, it quickly becomes a fun experience as players try their best to cram as much of a catch they can into their ship while also trying to make sure it can outrun the dangers in the night. Fish come in all shapes and sizes, so twisting them around to perfectly fit is a satisfying experience. That being said, damage to the ship is a very real threat and one that is  incredibly annoying at times as damage will not only diminish the ship’s cargo space but also cause the loss of whatever item may have been in that slot. While this can mean simply the loss of an expensive fish, it can also cause the loss of a quest item and although quests can still be completed with no reward, it feels like a major loss should this happen. It also means players may find themselves nearly dead in the water should they unluckily damage an engine when hit, leaving them puttering around as easy prey for the night or a potentially long journey back for repairs at the nearest port or merchant.

It is also worth noting that while Dredge is by no means a difficult game, it does have its fair share of challenges, with two of the five locales being notably harder to manage than others as they have monstrous presences all times of the day and will actively hunt the player if they aren’t careful. This can lead to a far more challenging fishing experience especially if players happen to head to one of these areas early or haven’t availed themselves of a certain mysterious man’s abilities to increase their own capabilities though what that involves will be up to the player to find out.

Visuals & Audio

Dredge features a lovely looking art style that looks great during the daylight and fittingly spooky at night. The players’ boat stays relatively small even as players upgrade it to the maximum, making the tiny boat a zippy little thing but also one that is dwarfed by the threats that appear beneath the waves in their own great monstrous design. There is something to be said about the artistic stylings taken towards the NPCs players come across as their character portraits feel perfectly fitting for the setting and theme of the game but also a bit samey. The real stars design wise are the aberrations of the various species that players can catch as the artists have let their imaginations run wild with how the seas’ effects have twisted them.

There is unfortunately no voice work to accompany any of the game’s text but the game does feature some great background music that fits the more dangerous seas as well as some fittingly uplifting music during standard exploration and fishing.

Overall

Dredge can feel like a calming fishing game one minute with players happily managing their inventory and heading back to port to sell their catch only to be in a tense struggle for survival once night falls. This creates a highly enjoyable gameplay loop wrapped up in a satisfying storyline with plenty of mystery and touches of horror. With over a hundred and twenty fish to catch, numerous strange events to witness that can appear at any time of day, and a large ocean to explore, Dredge has not only founded fishing horror, it has excelled at it.

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The iconic soundtrack for Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaps from the screen to vinyl, CD, cassette & digital releases

Philip Federico
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Wahoo! iam8bit is delighted to announce its latest blockbuster collaboration: The company is working with Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures to bring The Super Mario Bros. Movie‘s incredible soundtrack to fans in special physical releases. The soundtrack is available digitally from Back Lot Music today on April 7th, and the film is in theaters now!

Like Mario himself, the soundtrack transcends time and will be available in three fitting physical formats: vinyl records, CDs, and even old-school cassette tapes. Pre-orders are open now, and fans won’t want to miss out on these products, all designed with iam8bit’s impeccable attention to detail and love for the timeless Super Mario game franchise.

The Super Mario game series and its irresistible music have become a mainstay in the pop-culture canon. Nintendo composer Koji Kondo collaborated with composer Brian Tyler (Fast & Furious series, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Crazy Rich Asians) to reimagine iconic Super Mario Bros. music for The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack. The result is a truly magical homage to the 8-bit era and beyond. Some of Tyler’s other credits include Taylor Sheridan’s hit series Yellowstone and the prequel shows 1883 and 1923.

“I know the Mario music so well and have always been very nostalgic about all the music that Koji Kondo has written for the games,” Tyler says. “It was an absolute delight to be able to not just write new themes and music to represent Mario in this film, but to merge it with the music that Koji Kondo wrote for the games. I wrote a score emblematic of the scale and emotional depth of this film that still represents the music of the games since their inception.”

iam8bit’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack ceremoniously continues that journey, featuring all 36 tracks from the film’s soundtrack – including the complete version of Bowser’s piano ballad “Peaches” and incredible all-new Mario art. Every detail on the 2xLP has been thoughtfully considered, from the magnificent gatefold jacket that showcases art straight from the stellar team at Illumination to the playful record sleeves that feature a pattern of familiar Super Mario Bros. icons. The album ($41.99) is pressed on red and green records, with an exclusive pink and yellow colorway available only on iam8bit.com. 

The CD ($19.99) includes the complete movie soundtrack on 2 discs in a premium four-panel package. For retro connoisseurs, the cassette edition ($19.99) lets you party like it’s 1985. It features the complete soundtrack for The Super Mario Bros. Movie packed into a cassette tape, in randomly distributed red or green colorways. Superfans can also pre-order a special 7″ single ($12.99) featuring Bowser’s yearning piano ballad “Peaches” on the A side, and the classic “Mario Brothers Rap” as its exclusive B-boy side. The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack albums and 7” single are available for pre-order today on iam8bit.com and are expected to ship in Q3 2023.

Slapstick Roguelite Platformer Mr. Sun’s Hatbox Revealed for Nintendo Switch, Coming April 20

Philip Federico
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Build a crew, wear many hats and take on ridiculous heists in this hilarious action game, also launching on Steam!

STOCKHOLM – April 7, 2023 – Hats up! Solo indie developer Kenny Sun and publisher Raw Fury have announced that Mr. Sun’s Hatbox, the slapstick roguelite platformer nominated for “Excellence in Design” at this year’s Independent Games Festival, will debut on April 20, 2023. The game will launch simultaneously for PC and Mac via Steam, as well as Nintendo Switch, which was revealed for the very first time today!

Wishlist Now: Steam

When the dastardly Mr. Moon and his troublemakers steal poor Mr. Sun’s hatbox delivery, it’s up to you as an honorable courier to get that hat back! Upgrade your HQ, build up a crew of reformed hat thieves, and go on dangerously ridiculous heists to get the job done. Whether you opt for careful stealth or charge into combat guns blazing, you’ll don a whole closet of weapons and headgear with unique perks to return this stolen package to its rightful owner.

Play campaign missions on your own or teamed up with a friend in co-op via local multiplayer* or Steam Remote Play Together. You can even face off with lasers, swords, cannons, pitchforks, rubber ducks, stale baguettes, a staff that turns enemies into frogs, and, of course, a variety of powerful hats in Deathmatch and Last One Standing multiplayer modes!

Key Game Features:

  • Start small and build up a crew to take down the mischievous Mr. Moon and his cronies across a challenging variety of action-platformer missions.
  • Grow your base of operations to fuel even more daring feats. Build a brig to brainwash captives, a lab to experiment on your staff, a black market to purchase illicit contraband and more!
  • Eliminate Mr. Moon’s minions, or capture them for your cause! Recruit a team of ex-crooks with an array of unique traits to use on future missions.
  • Collect over 50 hats with special properties, including Dynamite Headbands, Cardboard Boxes, Noise-Canceling Earphones and Jet Packs! Choose the best hats to complement your play style.
  • Play each mission solo or with a friend in co-op, then duke it out in Deathmatch and Last One Standing PvP modes via local multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together.
  • Colorfully vibrant retro pixel art design from Mr. Kenny Sun, creator of visually stylish experiences like Circa Infinity and Yankai’s Peak.

A free demo for Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is currently available on Steam. Game saves from the demo will carry over to the full game at launch, so you can play now and pick up where you left off later! For more on the game, visit www.MrSunsHatbox.com, and check out the latest new clips on TikTok.

*Controllers required for local multiplayer.

About the Developer

Kenny Sun is an award-winning game developer based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s been making games since 2007 and has developed a wide variety of titles including Circa Infinity, Twinfold, and Tender: Creature Comforts.

Website: http://kennysun.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennyYSun
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrkennysun

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Available Now: Cozy Farming Sim Across the Valley Sprouts on PSVR2 and Steam VR

Philip Federico
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LEIPZIG, Germany – April 6, 2023 –Across The Valley, the wholesome farming simulator developed by FusionPlay, is available now on PlayStation VR2 via PlayStation 5, as well as SteamVR. Ranchers using other VR platforms can expect to see Across the Valley later this year. 

Escape on an engaging retreat to an adorable virtual reality farm. Roll up those sleeves: the cows need milking, fields need working, and adorable new additions to the family need feeding!! Complete all of these soul-nourishing tasks by hand using a simple, innovative interface empowering VR gamers to get their hands dirty without an abundance of on-screen clutter.  

Vegetables aplenty and a delightful collection of cute critters to care for on the farm make for the perfect slice of calm. Passionate about commerce? Skip away to the market to sell goods and gather profits that could lead to a bigger and better farm! Achieve the ultimate satisfaction of building one’s dream homestead, and don’t forget to take a breather and stop to pet the lovable baby animals in between tasks.

True magic comes from watching the sunset after an honest day’s work. Beautifully replicate that feeling with the latest VR hardware, featuring Across the Valley’s state-of-the-art immersive mechanics and systems. The gorgeous hand-drawn graphics, beautiful landscapes, and atmospheric vibes helmed by the award-winning composers at Dynamedion (Hitman, Injustice 2, Mortal Kombat 11) create a healing soup to warm the soul. 

“Our devoted team is proud to bring a beloved genre to the most powerful VR hardware,” said Konrad Kunze, CEO of FusionPlay. “Players can amass the farm of their dreams with their own two hands, interacting with their serene surroundings as tenderly or chaotically as they wish. Nurture crops, manage resources, and headbutt a pumpkin across the field to your heart’s content.”

For more information about Across The Valley, visit the game’s official website and wishlist it on Steam and PlayStation.

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About FusionPlay

FusionPlay GmbH is an Indie developer and micro-publisher located in Leipzig, Germany. As developers of unique new game experiences, the team combines real elements with digital applications to create breathtaking new VR experiences. As a publisher, FusionPlay cares for porting and publishing indie games from regional studios. FusionPlay develops, ports, and publishes for PC, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, and Sony PlayStation 4, 5, VR, and VR2.

YOLKED – The Egg Game Scrambles Onto 1.0 on Steam Today

Philip Federico
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DENVER – 7 April, 2023 – YOLKED – The Egg Game, the sadistic yet eggs-hilarating platforming adventure developed by HardBoiled Studios and published by Hitcents, emerges from its Steam Early Access shell for a 1.0 launch today on Steam for Windows PC and macOS, bringing a baker’s dozen of new content with it.

Escape the not-so-ordinary home of a mad scientist attempting to assemble an army of mutant eggs through heinous eggs-periments. Prevent an untimely end by exploring his home, ranging from the seemingly safe kitchen to the definitely dangerous lab. After frying in Early Access since October 2021, it’s time to delve into a brand new level, extended ending, and discover more collectibles all added in 1.0.

Awaken as a two-armed egg to grab, swing, and climb through slippery physics-based levels. Everyday household items become precarious obstacles lurking around every corner, with falling spatulas, shattering wine glasses, and spraying bottles of ketchup and mustard ready to poach unsuspecting eggs. Avoid bees, spiders, and piranhas to escape a cracking conclusion. 

Become the ultimate speedrunning eggs-pert by mastering intiuitive controls and climbing global leaderboards. Escape the mad scientist’s home in style with over 80 scrumptious costumes to unlock, including a Pineapple, Football, Devil, Cactus and more. Unravel the secrets behind the mad scientist’s plans and what led to him enacting evil cookouts involving the egg kind. 

“If you had asked us three years ago if we’d make it out of Early Access, we wouldn’t have believed you,” said Hazel Wong, Game Developer and Co-Founder, HardBoiled Studios.”YOLKED started out as a fun college project, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s entered 1.0 on Steam. We can’t wait to see people’s high scores on the leaderboards and where we’ll go next!” 

YOLKED -The Egg Game scrambles out of Steam early access today on Windows PC for $6.99 USD. It supports English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese languages.

For more details, visit the game’s official website, wishlist it on Steam, follow @Hitcents and @HardBoiledDev on Twitter and @YolkedEggGame on TikTok, subscribe to its YouTube channel and join the official Discord community.

About Hitcents

Founded in the late ‘90s as a pay for click ad service, Hitcents soon branched into game development once the founders Chris and Clinton Mills created the studio’s biggest franchise, Draw a Stick Man, that has over 100 million downloads across mobiles, PC, and consoles to date. Now an indie publisher, the team focuses on exciting game experiences that transcends age ranges by combining wholesome themes with hardcore gameplay.

About HardBoiled Studios

Founded in 2020, the studio started as a class project when the co-founders Baha, Floney, and Hazel where all students at University of Michigan. Their goal is to develop fun and goofy games that trigger a range of emotions for players of all ages. YOLKED – The Egg Game is their first title.

Legendary DOOM Modders Reload Nostalgia and BFGs in Supplice Today on Steam Early Access

Philip Federico
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 Retro Shooting Action Developed in the Original Legendary GZDoom Engine

WARSAW – 6 April, 2023 – Supplice, the stylish throwback shooter created by members of the legendary DOOM modding community from publisher HYPERSTRANGE and developer Mekworx, locks and loads on Windows PC via Steam Early Access today.

Humanity has finally become a Type II civilization on the Kardashev Scale after harvesting plasma material from the Sun thanks to advancements by Phoebus Technology Conglomeration (PTC). Society no longer must worry about climate change, pollution, or finite resources, but instead focus on overpopulation. PTC innovates once again by inventing a new form of space travel, the Flux Gate, to find more worlds for people to inhabit, but the plan to reach beyond the Milky Way backfires…

Fearlessly fight across Methuselah, an exocolony overrun by terrifying alien creatures, in high-octane shootouts with old-school flair. Navigate through Supplice’s first Chapter comprised of five stylish, polished levels on derelict space stations, vacated mineshafts, and deadly laboratories stuffed with keycards to collect and secrets to discover. Piece together the events of each abandoned zone to a powerfully inspired 90’s synthwave original soundtrack from the composer behind the music of Sigil and Prodeus. Learn how to either send these abominations elsewhere, or wipe every single eldritch horror out.

Master big freakin’ guns like the Cyclomortar, a gasoline-powered fireball launcher, or the triple-barreled Rotary Shotgun in challenging interstellar action-packed fights. Survive an infestation of human victims turned into mindless biomechanical hybrids called “Behemoths” among other forms of flying alien grubs. Welcome these deep space disasters to our galaxy and return the gift of a brutal bloodbath they so graciously bestowed upon us.

“The first FPS gameshad simple but genius premises and the Supplice team is following in those perfect footsteps” said Mateusz Filipek, marketing manager, HYPERSTRANGE. “Our story sets the stage for everything else in this game to shine. Polished retro-stylized graphics, classic level design full of environmental story-telling, and references to other fan-favorite shooters are just a few things old-school FPS fans can look forward to!”

Supplice is now available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access for $14.99 USD. For more information as well as follow the official Twitter and Facebook accounts.   

About Mekworx

Mekworx is a games development studio operating remotely across the world. Its founders began as DOOM modding enthusiasts and slowly expanded their team to work on their own original projects, the first of which being Supplice. Other key members of the team have credits of cult hits including the composer for Sigil and Prodeus, the lead art designer for Ion Fury, as well as other fan favorite DOOM modes like Russian Overkill, The Guncaster, and Back To Saturn X.

About HYPERSTRANGE

Hyperstrange is a games development and publishing studio operating from Warsaw, Poland. Founded on the day of 2015 Solar Eclipse, the team continues to bring Metal, Fantasy, Action and Hyper-strangeness to gamers worldwide. Some Hyperstrange’s works include the Blood West, the upcoming immersive stealth FPS horror set in the wicked Wild West and Post: Brain Damaged, an action-oriented take on Running With Scissors’ cult game series.

Engines IGNITE! Open World Space RPG EVERSPACE 2 Launches on PC Today!

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After five years of development, space shooting fans can finally get their hands on the 1.0 version of EVERSPACE 2 on PC. Launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is planned for later this summer.

Hamburg, Germany – April 6, 2023 – Independent AA developer ROCKFISH Games is thrilled to announce that after five years of development, EVERSPACE 2 has now launched in full. This much-anticipated, visually stunning single player open-world space shooter action RPG gives space fans more than 120 handcrafted locations to explore. EVERSPACE 2 is available on Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store for $49.99 USD / £44.99 / €49.99 / ¥5900. The game launches with a one week 10% discount.

Watch the Everspace 2 Launch Trailer HERE!

EVERSPACE 2 puts players in the pilot seat as Adam, a clone pilot seeking fortune to buy his freedom away from the conflicts of the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34. On this journey vicious encounters and brutal challenges stand between players and the next epic loot drop. An exciting sci-fi adventure set through war-torn star systems awaits, featuring massive handcrafted areas packed with secrets, puzzles, and perils. Dangers await in every corner of the universe—pilots must level up, craft, and loot better gear to survive on the edge of space.

In addition to the five sprawling star systems introduced during Early Access, space fans will finally be able to explore Khione, the sixth star system of EVERSPACE 2 along with the final chapter of the campaign featuring massive space battles with epic, cinematic moments, and a thrilling final boss fight, taking the challenge to a whole new level. Space pilots will come across new tier 4 playerships, gameplay mechanics and side content in the new star system as well as new legendary loot dropping from certain side missions and the Ancient Rifts endgame activities. Furthermore, v1.0 adds many quality of life improvements, dedicated commodity trading features, more ship customization options, a new set of player perks, as well as a Nightmare difficulty unlocked after completing the campaign on any difficulty level.

“I am incredibly proud of the team at ROCKFISH. They’ve put heart and soul into this project over the years and it shows. From the super responsive controls and excellent combat design, the deep RPG mechanics and fantastic storytelling, to the huge handcrafted orbital and planetary areas as well as vast underground complexes, it’s easy to see just how much passion and dedication went into the craft of this game,” says ROCKFISH Games CEO Michael Schade. “It was no exaggeration that EVERSPACE 2 has been, by far, the most ambitious project anyone on our team has ever undertaken, and I’m excited that the journey isn’t over—we’ve got more stories to tell in the EVERSPACE universe—but now it’s all about delivering the final chapter and the ultimate experience in EVERSPACE 2.”

After six massive content updates over the course of more than two years of Early Access development, EVERSPACE 2 launches with an exciting 30-hour single player campaign plus many more hours of additional side missions, jobs, distress calls, location challenges, puzzles and other activities. In total, the game features over four hours of dialogue and two hours of cinematics and cutscenes, fully voiced in English and German. Furthermore, the game is currently localized in thirteen languages including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.

At PC launch, EVERSPACE 2 is supported on Windows and Steam Deck. Support for Linux and MacOS as well as additional optimization for Steam Deck is planned to be implemented after launch. While the team works to improve performance on Linux, EVERSPACE 2 can be played via Proton. Release on latest-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles is planned for Summer-2023. A digital soundtrack and artbook will be available for purchase later this year.

ROCKFISH Games’ EVERSPACE 2 journey is not yet over. In addition to bringing the game to console, a major free update is planned for later this year adding new features, more ship customization options, and additional voiced language support. The ROCKFISH Games team has also begun development on the game’s first major paid expansion which will continue the EVERSPACE 2 adventure with new story and gameplay features, scheduled for mid-2024. 

EVERSPACE 2 Feature List:

  • 30+ hours of main campaign story, fully voiced in English and German
  • 90+ total hours of exploration including side missions, puzzles, secrets, and location challenges
  • 6 semi-open star systems to explore
  • 100+ Unique, hand-crafted locations
  • 9 player ship subclasses featuring 4 tiers, each class with their own perks and ultimate abilities
  • 7 different factions to encounter, each with multiple distinctive enemy ship and defensive unit types with their own abilities
  • 7 companions to recruit, each with their own set of upgradable perks
  • A massive array of customization options for each ship, plus unlockable transmogging
  • Collectable blueprints unlocking crafting and dismantling options
  • Hundreds of different equipable weapon and gear types
  • Ancient Rifts endgame content where players push their luck against increasingly difficult waves of enemies to unlock powerful legendary weapons and gear, each with a unique property
  • A wide variety of radiant faction jobs that unlock valuable reputation bonuses
  • Fully customizable PC HOTAS/HOSAS controller support

ROCKFISH Games has partnered with publisher Maximum Games to bring an EVERSPACE 2 physical deluxe edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to retailers worldwide. Clad in an attractive steelbook, the EVERSPACE 2 Stellar Edition will come with a 64-page artbook and digital soundtrack download. Pre-orders are available now on Amazon, Target, and retailers across the globe.

Follow EVERSPACE 2 on Twitter, Facebook, and join the community Discord for the latest development news. Join the ROCKFISH Games team Fridays as they show off content from their latest EVERSPACE 2 dev build on the ROCKFISH Games Twitch and YouTube channel from 8 pm to 10 pm CET / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PT. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions directly to the dev team in chat. 

About EVERSPACE™ 2
EVERSPACE 2 continues the story of Adam Roslin from the first game of the series. EVERSPACE 2 has six sprawling star systems that can be explored by space pilots. Players experience Adam’s emotional journey and personal development from an immortal clone space pilot to an individual character whose death has final consequences in an open-world action RPG. EVERSPACE 2 offers in the current Early Access version more than 30 hours of gameplay and already contains all core mechanics of the targeted final version.

EVERSPACE 2 can be purchased on Steam here and on GOG here.

About ROCKFISH Games GmbH

ROCKFISH Games is an independent AA game studio specializing in cutting-edge space action RPGs for PC and consoles. Industry veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr founded ROCKFISH Games to create a new breed of adrenalin-filled adventures for space shooter fans through their acclaimed EVERSPACE IP. After spending 30 years as joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics and mobile gaming space, Schade and Lohr built ROCKFISH Games from the ground up alongside their former team of veteran talents to the current studio of 25 cherry-picked game developers and community experts from across the industry.

Using Kickstarter as a platform to build a new community in 2015, ROCKFISH Games reached a runaway success with EVERSPACE, which has sold over two million copies on PC and consoles. Building on this success and propelled by yet another wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019, ROCKFISH Games is dedicated to crafting a compelling next-gen single-player open-world space shooter experience that is driven by quality storytelling while being highly accessible at the beginning and yet deep in its gameplay mechanics to appeal to casual as well as hardcore space action aficionados from around the globe with EVERSPACE 2.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games is an award-winning video game publisher partnering with best-in-class game creators and franchises around the world (Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Among Us, Five Nights at Freddy’s™). With over 300 titles in its catalogue, Maximum Games has grown to a top 20 global games company since it was founded by Christina Seelye in 2009. Visit Maximum Games at www.maximumgames.com.

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