If You Respawn In The Game, You Respawn In Real Life

WARSAW – 12 April, 2023 – GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead, the meta-narrative surrealist boomer shooter from publisher HYPERSTRANGE and developer Daev Team, brings old-school FPS sensibilities and a reality-bending narrative to Windows PC via Steam Early Access today.

Death is just the beginning for Molly. Instead of an eternal slumber, the deceased heroine is trapped in a long-forgotten arena shooter kept running by a mysterious man known only as the Wizard. Alongside an eclectic cast of fellow ghosts, she must spend her afterlife competing in arena FPS matches to sate the Wizard’s old-school gaming nostalgia. But with each victory achieved, the seams of this digitized reality begin to pull apart, exposing secrets about the Wizard, and the world each player left behind.

Combat the other ghostly players in high-octane FPS matches, including classic staples like Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, and King of the Hill. Enter game lobbies and compete against Molly’s fellow undead players, wielding an expansive arsenal ranging from double-barrelled shotguns to grenade launchers and the electric railgun, Shocking Truth. Master movement to double jump across maps and slide toward safety among other chaotic gunfire techniques. Rack up win-streaks to unlock new challenges and hub locations in a gamified world.

Peel back the layers of an engrossing meta-narrative by returning to completed maps. The Wizard’s efforts to bind Molly to the game world are effective, but the ritual isn’t perfect. Scour maps for forgotten URLs and forum posts and access them via an in-game browser to glean details of what’s happening in the outside world. Search for secrets long enough, and Molly just might just find herself in parts of the game that were never meant for players to access.

Speak with fellow players to make trustworthy allies or undead enemies, opening different story paths, and just maybe, a whole new way to play… Lean into the Wizard’s twisted game world, uncover its secrets, and rewrite the rules of existence by unlocking cheats that can turn the tide of Molly’s fate. Take a breather from the story and jump into a robust arcade mode with a host of in-game options and exclusive maps for endless replayability.

“GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead combines everything that made classic arena shooters great with a mysterious story exploring the meaning of death in the modern age mixed with 90s culture,” said Mateusz Filipek, Head of Marketing, HYPERSTRANGE. “We are thrilled to bring this enigmatic experience to Steam Early Access today and can’t wait for players to showcase their FPS abilities in this mysterious meta-game world.”

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead is now available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access for $14.99 USD. For more information, follow the official Twitter account and join the GHOSTWARE Discord server.   

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 POSTAL: Brain Damaged, an action-oriented take on Running With Scissors’ cult game series.

LOS ANGELES – April 12, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new game update for the mobile role-playing game 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 Roar of Tarragon Iota (Legendary+ Hero). She is a universal type / melee hero that recovers allies’ HP, increases Recovery Rate when attacking, and grants an increase in ATK speed to all allies while dealing great damage to enemies. A new costume for Iota has been added for the Water Festival.

Players can celebrate this month’s new game updates with several limited-time event, including:

• Water Festival Special Check-in Event (April 12 – 26): Players who check-in for 7 days during the event period can receive various rewards including Water Festival Coins, Rubies, and more.

• Water Festival Special Shoot & Loot Event (April 12 – 26): Shoot water guns with Cosette and earn rewards including Mythic Upgrade Stones, Pet Fragment Chest+, Rubies and more.

• Together with Shay! Water Festival Special Crafting Event (April 12 – May 10): Clear various in-game missions and events during the event period to collect Water Festival Coins. These can be used to obtain Iota’s outfit of Water Festival, Mythic Enhancement Stones and Pet Fragment Chests, etc.

• Roar of Tarragon Iota Upgrade Support Event (April 12 – 26): Additional rewards will be offered in relation to the level achieved with Iota. Rewards will be available at two level intervals from level 36 to level 58. Rewards available include: Iota Soulstone, Water Festival Coins, Mythic Elixirs, Universal Soulstone Shards, 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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PARIS – April 12, 2023 – Focus Entertainment and Pathea Games today build up the early access experience of My Time at Sandrock, the equally wholesome sequel to the hit sandbox RPG My Time at Portia, with a new patch packed with long-awaited player-requested content. The free “Knives Out” update brings a new story act, romances and wedding features, dungeons, a boss, and much more to Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store.

Uncover the secrets of Sandrock… and get married!

Today’s “Knives Out” update marks a new chapter for Sandrock’s main story plot. You’ll finally get to uncover the truth… but prepare for a hell of a ride!

Upon player request, “Knives Out” also introduces an exciting new feature – the ability to marry NPCs! Get a ring to propose to your loved one and make wedding arrangements for the ceremony of your dreams.

New “Knives Out” Content:

●    New narrative and wedding-related content
●    New romantic activities and prompts
●    New dungeon locations
●    New mini-games
●    Improvements and upgrades to players’ workshops

Build the future of Sandrock

My Time at Sandrock continues the charming post-apocalyptic world introduced in its predecessor, My Time at Portia, where most modern technologies were destroyed 300 years ago on the Day of Calamity.

Become the newest Builder in the wildly rugged city-state of Sandrock and restore the community to its former glory. Gather resources to build machines, befriend locals, and defend Sandrock from monsters—saving the town from economic ruin all the while!

This wholesome sandbox RPG combines the joy of building and nurturing your own plot of land with a detailed narrative that features hundreds of side-quests and over 30 charismatic and colorful characters to get to know, uncovering backstories and making meaningful connections along the way.

Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for My Time at Sandrock and the whole Focus catalog.

About Pathea Games

Founded in 2010, Pathea Games is a China-based indie game studio whose mission is to make unique games based on new technology, new ideas, and user-generated content. Pathea is currently developing My Time at Sandrock, the spiritual successor to the award-winning sandbox simulation RPG My Time in Portia. Players all around the world can enjoy the early access version of My Time at Sandrock now and help it grow before its release.

Frontier Foundry and KeokeN Interactive have released a major update for sci-fi adventure game Deliver Us Mars, which is available now on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The update, available today for all platforms, brings visual improvements and additional tweaks across the game. New features include a Quality Mode option for next-gen consoles, adaptive trigger support for the DualSense™ controller on PS5, and additional accessibility settings. For PC players, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 is now supported.

Deliver Us Mars tells the story of Kathy Johanson, an astronaut-in-training who joins a dangerous mission to retrieve revolutionary technology from the Red Planet that could save Earth. Kathy’s motivations are complicated, however, by the possibility that her long-lost father may still be alive and waiting for her on Mars. 

Follow Deliver Us Mars on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or visit DeliverUsMars.com.

• More than two million units sold worldwide with more than eight million players
• Total playing time is equivalent to 929 years
• More than 1.3 million users have created content through the in-game Livery Editor and Track Builder 

Sydney, Australia – April 12, 2023 — Bringing the fun of the iconic Hot Wheels™ brand to all main gaming platforms, Hot Wheels Unleashed™ has been the most successful title in Milestone history. A year and a half since its launch, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, reveal data showcasing the games’ success.            

Hot Wheels Unleashed has sold more than two million copies worldwide and boasts more than eight million players registered across different platforms, including Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation™ Plus collection, who have collectively spent the equivalent of nearly 929 years playing the game.

Highly accessible, yet full of advanced techniques, the action-packed arcade-style racing game allows Hot Wheels fans to drift, boost, jump, and crash in over 60 vehicles and six different environments. Since launch, the Hot Wheels® Twin Mill™ 2021 emerges as the most used car, across all vehicle categories, being selected for over 20% of total races played.

“We are always excited to find great partners that help us bring Mattel’s brands to fans in all-new ways”, said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Milestone has done a phenomenal job with Hot Wheels Unleashed, and we’re thrilled that the Hot Wheels community has loved the game as much as we loved creating it”.

“Hot Wheels boasts one of the most engaged and passionate fan bases of any brand in the world”, said Luisa Bixio, Milestone CEO. “We’re proud that Mattel trusted us to bring the brand to life in Hot Wheels Unleashed, and so pleased with how consumers have responded”.

Hot Wheels Unleashed includes two features that allow players to express their creativity. With the Livery Editor, fans can customise the look of their beloved vehicles and make them unique by applying colors and shapes to Hot Wheels Originals™ and Real Manufacturer cars. To date, more than one million liveries have been created with a peak of more than 20 thousand submissions in a single day. The Track Builder is dedicated to players who want to take full control of the iconic orange track and build their dream circuits; so far, more than 350,000 original tracks have been designed to unleash maximum fun.

These impressive figures demonstrate the passion of the Hot Wheels fan base and their desire to feel part of the historic brand that marked the childhood of many of today’s gamers.

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About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like Hot Wheels Unleashed, MotoGP™, MXGP, and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit  www.milestone.it

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ © 2023. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2023 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.  

About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com

Kraków, Poland – 11 April 2023 – Road Diner Simulator, the neon-lit management simulator with shared world features from publisher DRAGO Entertainment, highlights its groundbreaking Gas Station Simulator cross-game support and immersive world in a new cinematic teaser trailer.

Purchase a late-50s dive on the iconic Route 66 and get to work creating an establishment catering to all types of patrons. Choose from a robust selection of decor to create an atmosphere appealing to different clientele. Aim for a charming diner filled with rich aromas ideal for tourists or make inroads with a tougher crowd to create a cigarette-filled haven for bikers, criminals, and outcasts. No matter who patronizes the diner, there’s no shortage of interesting characters and fascinating stories to hear.

Raise money for future renovations by providing excellent dining experiences. Hire a talented staff, select from a range of menu offerings, including pre-made meals and custom creations, and master the grill with a robust cooking system to create signature dishes. Take customer orders, prepare their meals, and serve the dishes while interacting with patrons to build rapport. Purchase new equipment to increase the diner’s overall quality and grow the business from a run-down dive to a must-visit attraction.

Witness a connected experience thanks to Gas Station Simulator cross-game support. Watch diners and nearby gas stations evolving in real-time by owning both games for an immersive, interconnected dynasty of interstate commerce.

More key features include:

• Interact with a variety of NPCs to learn their unique stories, from traveling VIPs to locals and everyone in between

• Balance management, hiring, and business growth decision affecting every aspect of the diner

• Master multiple activities like cooking and cleaning with meaningful skill progression

• Build your diner from scratch

• Witness breathtaking visual effects and features, including Lumen and Nanite, made possible by Unreal Engine 5

“Road Diner Simulator captures a slice of Americana by providing entrepreneurs with a deeply immersive and detailed experience covering all aspects of running a business,” said Karol Sasorski, Marketing Manager, DRAGO Entertainment. “We can’t wait to see what kind of diners restauranters create and their impact on gas stations when Road Diner Simulator comes to Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG!”

Road Diner Simulator will be available on PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG, with console versions planned for the future. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow DRAGO Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook.

About DRAGO Entertainment

DRAGO Entertainment began operations in 1998 in Krakow, Poland. The company initially focused on creating innovative projects for international video publishers as an external contractor while strengthening internal competencies and creating a friendly and professional team to develop their own titles. Since adopting a new strategy in 2018, their goal is to deliver high-quality productions on an international level.

The studio’s flagship title is Gas Station Simulator, which released on September 15, 2021 and immediately become a best seller on Steam. DRAGO Entertainment is currently broadening their horizons with new projects and continuing to support their current titles. 

Learn more about DRAGO Entertainment on the official website. 

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – 12 April, 2023 – Rendezvous, a sci-fi puzzle adventure developed by Pendopo Creations and published by Hitcents, travels through cyber-noir cities on a quest to rescue a man’s sister today on Windows PC via Steam. 

Step into the shoes of Setyo, a former criminal turned security technician as his sister becomes embroiled in one of the most treacherous cyber criminal groups. Travel through the grungy cities of Neo-Surabaya and Bay City as Setyo reckons with his dark past and attempts to prevent his sister from following in his footsteps. 

Venture through multiple paths across Neo-Surabaya and Bay City to discover essential tools, powerful items, and hidden objects of interest vital to Setyo’s path to redemption and quest to rescue his sister. Experience an impactful story of love, grief, and absolution featuring stylized 2D pixel art and a 2.5D world with dynamic lighting that bring Setyo’s story to life.

Utilize Setyo’s criminal past to solve challenging puzzles, gather clues, and unravel long-hidden secrets. Face off against and take down brutal enemies in multiple ways, from assembling an arsenal of deadly weapons to taking a stealthier approach that avoids outright carnage. 

“Rendezvous has always been a love letter to both our families and how technology can change the world around us,” said Puspa, CEO and Chairman of Pendopo Studios. “We hope that Setyo’s story of redemption and love for his sister will inspire gamers of all generations to cherish their loved ones.”

Rendezvous launches on Steam for Windows PC today, for USD $12.99. It will support English and Indonesian languages.

To learn more, follow @PendopoStudio and @Hitcents on Twitter and @PendopoCreations on TikTok, subscribe to Pendopo Creations’ official YouTube, wishlist Rendezvous on Steam, and join the studio’s 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 Stickman, 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 Pendopo Creations

Based out of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Pendopo Creations is an indie studio focused on immersive gaming experiences featuring unique worlds and highlighting underrepresented communities.

The latest IP from former Rimworld, Starbound artists and developers launches on PC, Game Pass, and consoles this May

COLUMBUS, Ga. — April 6, 2023 — Farworld Pioneers, the open world 2D side-scrolling survival title following a team of scientists after wrecking on a random planet from developers Igloosoft and publisher tinyBuild, explores PC and Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A recently updated playable demo featuring the first planet game is available now on Steam.

Start with just your best friend, Buddy(™), and a survival pod to build your way to huge colonies on alien worlds. Find ways to survive by using surrounding resources, hunt local wildlife to sustain health and stamina, and research ways of expanding the colony. With a lot of determination, you can even build a ship to transport surviving colonists to other planets with different ecosystems, biomes, and secrets to discover. 

You can play alone or with friends in multiplayer mode, which supports up to 32 people on a server. Move seamlessly from PvP to co-operative, existing between groups online using a dynamic faction system. Peril lurks around every corner, as randomly generated monsters can attack at a moment’s notice and the more your base grows, the more you’ll make yourself the target for raiders. Prepare for attack by finding and mining raw materials, and outfitting survivors with the best protective gear and weaponry. There are also plenty of gizmos to be discovered by research and leveling up skill trees to increase productivity.

Experience scenic landscapes on a 2D scrolling canvas that keeps adventurers hungry for more. A pixelated color palette that ranges from dark hues and vivid colors provides a contrast that makes sprites and different environments pop on screen with many different biomes like sand-swept deserts, forest terrains, and frosty plains inhabited by manseals. Oh, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the adorable dog companion Weenie.

“Farworld Pioneers is a combination of many different genres and mechanics,” said Rho Watson, Founder and Developer, Igloosoft. “We’ve combined a sandbox experience with AI colonists and base-building mechanics to give players a reason to always be expanding and improving their colony.” 

Farworld Pioneers launches on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. It will also be launching on PC and Xbox Game Pass on day one.

To learn more, visit Igloosoft’s official website and follow @IgloosoftGames and @tinyBuild on Twitter.

About Igloosoft

Igloosoft is an indie game studio founded by Rho Watson, who previously worked on successful titles such as Starbound, RimWorld and Gnomoria. Watson gathered a team of experienced creators & gamedev veterans to realize the vision of an open world 2D sandbox game that offered more than a mere fight for survival on a foreign planet. 

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

PARIS — April 11, 2023 — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the bloody and explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, will launch on May 23, 2023. Coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, the game is open for pre-order now on all platforms (except Nintendo Switch).

Focus Entertainment, Auroch Digital and Games Workshop combined their passion to bring this exciting new addition to the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life. Boltgun is a neo-retro, over-the-top shooter driven by unrestrained nostalgia for the fast-paced FPS action of the ‘90s — a stunningly modern boomer-shooter with fluid gameplay and glorious sprite art.

Step into the ceramite-armored boots of a mighty, battle-hardened Space Marine — charge, shoot and chainsword your way through the ruinous forces of Chaos. Unleash your holy arsenal to purge the creatures of darkness in an implacable pixel bloodbath!

Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and the whole Focus catalog.

Play smart and hit hard to win in this action-packed turn-based strategy game, launching May 2 on PC

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands – April 11, 2023 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and Artificer have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Showgunners, the turn-based strategy game set on a blockbuster reality TV show in a dystopian future. You’ll get the full breakdown on what it takes to survive hellish obstacle courses, ambushes and challenges to the delight of the fans in this over-the-top tribute to action classics like American Gladiators, RoboCop and The Running Man.

Whether you’re competing for money, fame or revenge, you’ll need every advantage to win against Showgunners’ fierce opponents. Use your squad’s unique abilities to gain an edge: swap places with enemies as Tybalt, overwhelm foes with Warden’s robotic strength, and find the perfect sniping position with Phantom’s cloak. But combat’s not the only thing that matters – the best champs know how to win the love of the fans with exceptional plays, earning better rewards to use in the heat of the action.

You’ll need both brawn and brains, too, thanks to dynamic puzzles and lethal traps in each unique level. And remember to watch out for surprise twists from the show’s director, who’s more than willing to throw out the rules to boost ratings for his corporate overlords!

Showgunners will debut on May 2, 2023, on PC via Steam and GOG.com and is available to wishlist now. For more on the game, visit www.showgunners.com, and follow the latest updates on Discord.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed John Wick Hex and Monster Train, GSE’s selection of titles includes Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Showgunners, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.

About Artificer

Artificer is a Warsaw-based studio founded by the team responsible for Hard West and Phantom Doctrine. Artificer is equipped to punch above its weight class: the studio consists of over 40 talented developers, including many award-winning veterans who have previously worked on numerous acclaimed titles, including Call of Juarez, Outriders, The Witcher, Dying Light, Shadow Warrior 3 and the Dead Island series.

Led by the “measure twice, cut once” philosophy, with immense devotion to hand-crafted work and strongly established turn-based experience, Artificer is ready to present you with their latest turn-based title: Showgunners.