Unravel dark secrets and repressed memories through hyperrealistic encounters with paranormal haunts

Denver, USA – 16th March, 2023  – Independent game studio Jukai Studio and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that its mystery-driven psychological horror game Stray Souls is coming to PC, PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox Series S|X in 2023; with a hands-off demo also being shown to press this week at GDC 2023.

Dive into the mind of Daniel, a teenage boy who inherits a home from his estranged grandmother. As he moves in, Daniel meets the enigmatic Martha who knows more about the house than he would expect. As night falls, dark secrets hiding within the dwelling and Daniel’s past come out of the woodworks – secrets Daniel cannot seem to outrun…

Stray Souls combines beloved elements of Japanese survival horror games with an array of new tricks, including a variety of randomized systems where enemy encounters, item placement, paranormal activity and even weather patterns are always changing so no two playthroughs are exactly the same. Using the power of Metahuman technology and Unreal Engine 5, characters and environments are authentically brought to life, throwing you straight into the dread and dismay of the narrative. 

“We think it’s good to embrace a little evil sometimes, and it has been a pleasure to work with Jukai Studio to bring their contemporary Japanese style thriller to life,” said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil. “Stray Souls pays homage to classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill whilst bringing its own spin on the genre with new technological innovations. This is a game built by people that know horror, from a veteran dev team who have worked on other titles such as Blair Witch, The Medium, Visage, and Road to Hollow Hills – it’s built by horror fans for horror fans..”

Stray Souls will release on the PC and consoles later this year. Head over to the game’s Steam page for more details and to wishlist the game.

About Jukai Studio
Established in 2022, Jukai Studio is an independent game studio comprised of an experienced team focused on creating memorable experiences within the horror genre. Aiming to push the boundaries of what is considered possible within the indie space, the team has come together to work on its first title, Stray Souls, a genre-pushing homage to classic survival horror.

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.

Experience The Dark Pictures Anthology’s worst horrors like never before with PlayStation®VR2 — in the ride for your life, choose your path wisely and try to stay alive!

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom – March 16, 2023 – Supermassive Games, the award-winning studio behind Rush of Blood, has launched the must-play immersive horror experience The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR on PlayStation®VR2 today.

Plunging players into a fast-paced rollercoaster horror action shooter, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is an original standalone game where you will come face to face with the most terrifying antagonists from Season One of The Dark Pictures Anthology. Experience the horror like never before in this multi-sensory VR experience, with the PlayStation®VR2’s innovative capabilities:

• DON’T BLINK! – Using PlayStation®VR2’s Eye Tracking feature, your enemies are upon you in the blink of an eye.
• HOLD ON TIGHT – Endure every bump, twist, turn and drop as your cart speeds along the tracks with Haptic Feedback, bringing that roller-coaster feeling to life.
• FEEL THE TENSION – Adaptive Triggers make each weapon feel unique as you unload on terrifying enemies that emerge from the shadows.
• MIND YOUR HEAD – Avoid falling beams, overturned buses and hanging witches. Headset Rumble ensures that you’ll feel it if you don’t!
• Plus, 4K HDR and 3D audio support.

This horror shooter is set to take you through ancient temples, ghost ships, murder hotels and a whole lot more. Players will experience a terrifying world as they squeeze their way through the appropriately named ‘meat tube’ (caution for those with claustrophobia!) and persevere as they fight against the supernatural horrors aboard a WWII ghost ship. Discover otherworldly vampires and escape the horrifying World’s Fair Hotel with a sadistic serial killer out for blood!

“It has been an amazing journey bringing our terrifying and intense horror game, that took its inspiration from its much beloved predecessor Rush of Blood, to the next generation of VR. Switchback VR takes everything people loved about that game and adds in a new level of horror and intensity from The Dark Pictures Anthology. We can’t wait for people to experience the terror in our new game,” said Pete Samuels, Managing Director of Supermassive Games.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is out now as a PlayStation®VR2 launch title for $39.99/£32.99 and available for purchase on the PlayStation Store.

For more information on The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, follow Supermassive Games on socials and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

About The Dark Pictures Anthology 

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, cinematic horror games designed to present a new, terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and cast of characters. www.thedarkpictures.com 

About Supermassive Games 

Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning independent game developer with a reputation for innovation in both storytelling and VR. The studio has released a number of successful titles and is best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn. www.supermassivegames.com  

© 2023 Supermassive Games Limited. “THE DARK PICTURES” “SWITCHBACK VR” and “SUPERMASSIVE GAMES” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Supermassive Games Limited. All rights reserved. © 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, “PlayStation Shapes Logo” and “Play Has No Limits” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.  

The studio’s new portfolio promises to bring Action, Attitude and Adrenaline to players everywhere

AALBORG, Denmark — March 16, 2023 — Legendary developer and publisher 3D Realms, known for bringing gamers blockbuster franchises like Duke Nukem, Max Payne, and Prey, is happy to announce that Justin Burnham has joined the company as Chief Creative Officer. With over 16 years of experience in the video game industry, Burnham’s vast knowledge and expertise, coupled with a well-defined vision, will solidify 3D Realms as a leader in heart-pumping action games.

Over the years, Burnham has helped transform Devolver Digital and Good Shepherd Entertainment into the gold standard for indie and AA games, evolved ESL DreamHack into a global gaming lifestyle brand, created digital worlds and innovative physical experiences at Subnation, and assisted companies like Game Jolt, The MIX and Skystone Games in strategic development.

Burnham started his career at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2007, elevating D.I.C.E Summit into the renowned showcase event it has become. He then went on to bring gaming to South by Southwest (SXSW), where it quickly became one of the fastest-growing aspects of the festival. Burnham’s expansive career now promises to evolve 3D Realms.

“We are thrilled to have Justin join our team. I’ve known Justin for years, and 3D Realms was a perfect match,” said Frederik Schreiber, CEO of 3D Realms. “Justin and I have great chemistry, and share a greater vision for the company. His extensive expertise in the video game industry will be invaluable to 3D Realms as we continue to grow and expand our portfolio.”

As Chief Creative Officer with 3D Realms, Burnham will oversee key growth areas such as brand direction, portfolio strategy, production execution, release roadmaps, event activations and other integral marketing campaigns. He will also play a pivotal role with Slipgate Ironworks, 3D Realms’ internal development sister company.

On his new role, Burnham said, “3D Realms holds a special place in my heart, having grown up playing their games and inspiring me to want to be part of this industry. We’re excited to redefine what our brand of AAA gaming means: Action, Attitude, and Adrenaline.”

Burnham is the harbinger of an exciting new portfolio for 3D Realms, with multiple games spanning various genres coming out in the near future. From tearing alien parasites out of monstrous creatures with your trusty pet gun in the co-op body horror game RIPOUT to fighting for survival in a world devastated by nuclear war in the classic RTS Tempest Rising, 3D Realms’ evolution as a publisher and developer has only just begun.

Other games in their upcoming portfolio include Combustion, a diesel-punk action RPG inspired by the PSX-era, and Phantom Fury, an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA with the infamous Shelly ‘Bombshell’ Harrison, known from the 3D Realms smash hit Ion Fury. With Burnham at the helm of their creative endeavors, Realms Deep 2023 promises to usher in a new age for 3D Realms.

“It’s awesome to have Justin here, as his wealth of experience and innovative ideas promise to invigorate and strengthen the legacy of 3D Realms,” said Tim Willits, CCO of Saber Interactive and Director at 3D Realms. “With unwavering confidence in his abilities, we are excited for what the future holds and we eagerly anticipate collaborating with him.”

To learn more about what’s going on with 3D Realms and keep an eye on how Justin is transforming the company, follow the studio on Twitter, join their Discord or visit their website: https://3drealms.com.

About 3D Realms

Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer, and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong, including Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne, and Prey.

To learn more about 3D Realms, please visit the studio’s official website.

First Playable 2023, organized by IIDEA and Toscana Film Commission, in collaboration with ITA – Italian Trade Agency, will be held in Florence from 6 to 7 July

Milan, 16 March, 2023 – The Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) is excited to announce the fifth edition of First Playable, Italy’s leading international event about games business, will take place in Florence from 6 to 7 July 2023.

The two-day event will be hosted by Nana Bianca in Florence, within the Innovation Center powered by Fondazione CR Firenze, a newly renovated innovation hub located in the Oltrarno district of the city,  and will offer preparatory coaching sessions, in-person talks and workshops from speakers around the globe, 1:1 meetings and pitching sessions with publishers and international investors and finally the 2023 Italian Video Game Awards ceremony to celebrate excellence among the productions made in Italy.

First Playable 2023 will facilitate connections between game development studios and international publishers and investors, offering content of the highest absolute value to Italian developers who will, once again, be able to attend the event free of charge.

More about First Playable 2023

• Pitching – The primary objective of the event is to offer a dedicated platform for Italian video game companies to connect with international buyers, including video game publishers and investors. In-person business meetings will be available using the leading online matchmaking tool Meet to Match.
• Talks – The event will feature a series of talks and workshops on business topics of common interest for the Italian game developer community, from national and international speakers. These talks will also be available to stream online. 
• Coaching and mentoring – Italian video game developers will have the opportunity to meet industry experts whom they can seek advice from regarding the development of their products, defining their business plans, and improving their pitches.
• Italian Video Game Awards – First Playable will again host the ceremony of the Italian Video Game Awards, aimed at celebrating excellence in video game development in Italy. Five awards will be presented by an international jury of recognized industry experts including Best Italian Game, Best Italian Debut Game, Best Innovation, Outstanding Individual Contribution and Outstanding Italian Company. 

First Playable 2023 is organized by IIDEA and Toscana Film Commission – Fondazione Sistema Toscana, and it is supported by ITA – Italian Trade Agency, the Ministry of Foreing Affairs and International Cooperation, and Nana Bianca. MeetToMatch is matchmaking partner of the event. 

First Playable was launched in 2019 in Pisa and after 2 in-presence editions and two digital editions during the pandemic, this year it moved to Florence, again in presence. The First Playable 2022 event included 30+ international publishers and investors from 8 countries, 90+ Italian game development studios, had 630+ business meetings, included 25+ speakers from all over the world and had 92,000+ views for 10+ streaming hours.  

More information about the event is available on www.firstplayable.it

About IIDEA

The Association was founded in early 2000s. Our original members were mainly multinationals operating on Italian soil. Since 2011, with the establishment of several game development studios in our country, we broadened our membership base to Italian videogames-producing companies, which nowadays represent most of our members. In 2019, we opened the Association’s gates to esports business operators, such as teams and tournament organizers.Currently, the Association is composed of over 60 members, including videogames hardware manufacturers, videogames publishers, Italian game developers and esports business operators.Internationally, in 2002 IIDEA joined ISFE (Interactive Software Federations of Europe), which is the European videogames Association located in Brussels. Since 2005 IIDEA is member of the ISFE Board of Directors. Moreover, the Association is also members of the PEGI Management Board, videogames age ratings system helping parents in making informed choices during the purchase of a videogame. We are an agile, slender and results-oriented Association. Our line of work is very pragmatic and based on the constant involvement of our members in order to ensure that our action keeps abreast of the industry steady evolution. Our members are at the hearth of any choice or action carried out by the Association.

Curated Line-up of Indie Games on Show, Along with Exclusive Pins, Merch and Even Free Wired Tattoos!

Watford, UK – 16th March, 2023: Video Games Publisher Wired Productions are proud to announce an impressive five title line-up for PAX East 2023, showcasing the very best of indie developers and their upcoming games. Billed as an ‘Indie Games Parlor’, attendees will be able to visit the Wired booth located at stand 1807 and experience first playable demos, new showcases and get hands on with an extensive store range of exclusive merchandise, including Wired’s No F*ing Thanks Pin Badge – a continuation of Wired’s 2021 campaign calling on the games industry to reject NFTs. 

Fans who show they follow Wired, and their developing partners on social media, can also be (temporarily) tattooed and claim an exclusive “I Love Indie Games” wristband to show off their love of games with pride!

Watch the Wired Productions Sizzle Reel:

Featured Artists in the Parlor

Returning to PAX East for 2023, visitors can rediscover the charming narrative puzzle adventure Tin Hearts, brought to you by Rogue Sun, including former members of ex Lionhead developers whoworked on Fable. Set to release on April 20th and voted Gamescoms  “Most Wanted Nintendo Switch Game”,, Tin Hearts is an immersive game wrapped in a powerful tale of love and compromise taking players through a magical toy-filled world using a variety of whimsical and inventive contraptions. March through soldier-routing riddles and solve increasingly  elaborate puzzles to unravel the emotional, thought-provoking story of Albert J. Butterworth, a genius inventor of Victorian times.

Making its American debut comes Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, a standalone game created by maverick solo developer Tomas Sala. Set in the expansive oceanic world of the BAFTA-nominated ‘The Falconeer’, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is an open world, highly experimental take on the freeform building genre. Explore and pick any rock, cliff or mountain to build your fortress in a rich and living world.

Visitors can also choose to dive into The Last Worker, developed by Wolf & Wood and created, Directed and Written by Jorg Tittel, The Last Worker is an immersive narrative adventure which makes players question their place in an increasingly automated world, a week ahead of its launch on March 30th, 2023. The Last Worker is set in a lonely, oppressive but strangely beautiful environment, with characters designed by comics legend Mick McMahon, with unique, immersive gameplay mechanics, seamlessly interwoven into a narrative game like no other. Delivering an emotional and thought-provoking story, The Last worker is filled with rich characters performed by an all-star cast. 

As well as this, visitors can get hands-on with Epiphany Games twin-stick arcade shooter, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops which is out now. Lead an elite squad of battle-hardened specialists through an epic campaign of 40+ missions across 6 theaters of war where you can take your troopers into explosive battles through scorching deserts – dense, sweltering jungles and the coldest of frozen tundras!

In addition, attendees can purr-use through the latest demo of Angry Demon Studio’s hack ‘n’ slash adventure Gori: Cuddly Carnage. Set in a futuristic neon world of extreme and mutated toys take on the role of the adorable feline hero, Gori, on a death-dealing hoverboard to save the cuddly crew from certain cat-astrophe. Want to slice creepy toys? Want to dice mutated unicorns? Want to play as a bad-ass kitty on a death-dealing hoverboard? Great news – Gori: Cuddly Carnage is the game for you! 

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About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, recent notable launches include Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Tin Hearts, The Last Worker, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect and Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles.

Experience Void Crew for yourself with the game’s playable demo at PAX East

PARIS – March 16, 2023 – Focus Entertainment is thrilled to announce a new partnership with development studio Hutlihut Games for Void Crew, a thrilling space adventure where you’ll explore, fight and loot through the galaxy with up to four teammates. In space, no one can hear you scream… except your friends! Rally your crew, man your ship, and prepare for an epic trek through the cosmos.

In Void Crew, humanity must unite against a mysterious aggressor: the Hollow. As the chosen ones, it’s up to you as a crew of up to four mavericks to brave the void and bring order to the galaxy! Battle fearsome foes, salvage valuable loot, and die repeatedly – all while reclaiming humanity’s lost territory together.

Embark on the most advanced spacecraft ever built, and journey into deep space on thrilling missions that you and your crew absolutely never trained for! Asteroid storms, solar flares and your buddies’ screw-ups will be the least of your worries, as hostile aliens and desperate human scavengers push your crew to the limits. Teamwork is key: pick a role and prioritize your most urgent tasks with your crew… or just wing it and try to do everything at once, as you’ll be short on reliable manpower!

Play the Demo at PAX East

Void Crew will be present at PAX East 2023 (March 23–26) with a playable demo at the Focus Entertainment booth. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the immersive, co-op space experience firsthand.

Void Crew will be released later this year and is available to wishlist now on Steam.

About Hutlihut Games Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Hutlihut Games is a new studio that joins the forces of inventive industry veterans. Their combined experience includes acclaimed titles in diverse genres, such as Deep Rock Galactic, Path of Exile, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Inside and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The team’s mission: to build captivating co-op games that bring people together.

Video game publisher VoxPop Games announced that a free demo for Outer Terror, its upcoming survival horror title, will be available to play on Steam starting March 28. Battle an onslaught of deadly otherworld monsters while exploring overrun cities – survival is paramount! Inspired by classic Pulp Horror comic books and B-movies, Outer Terror is a frantic bullet hell casual game with rogue-lite elements, swarming with cosmic creatures (think possessed toasters and rabid rabbits!) to mow down while attempting to not die on your survival journey.

Watch the Outer Terror “Don’t Die” trailer

Game Features:

• Play through the anthology of Outer Terror, each of the five chapters inspired by classic horror stories features its own signature character and storyline.  
• 10 playable characters each with their own trademark weapons and badass skills. 
• Explore massive maps to discover survivor hold outs and collect treasures that lead you to massive boss encounters with elite creatures from beyond, ghouls, robots, and otherworldly abominations. 
• Stockpile an arsenal of weapons and then blast apart seemingly endless waves of demonic cosmic creatures! 
• Don’t Die! Play through each chapter and battle off hordes of enemies including the vampiric polar bear, lifelike toasters, the remains of a pet rabbit and more! 
• Hop online or invite your friends over to experience online and couch co-op gameplay modes. 

On March 28th check out the free Steam demo of the upcoming rogue-lite that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80’s and 90’s, with the full game coming in April 2023. 

For more information on Outer Terror follow the game on Twitter, join the conversation on Discord, and wishlist today.

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Mario Strikers-style blend of sports, action and special abilities brings multiplayer madness to the ice

Edinburgh, Scotland – March 16th, 2023 – Firestoke and RageCure Games are pleased to unveil Goons: Legends & Mayhem and reveal that the game is skating its way to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in 2023. Following in the footsteps of titles like Mario Strikers and Windjammers, Goons: Legends & Mayhem brings cartoon brawling action to the sport of hockey, delivering fun multiplayer matches where outrageous special abilities are key to your goal of getting the puck into the net.

Supporting 1-6 players, Goons: Legends & Mayhem is a 3 vs 3 hockey action game with a variety of PvE and PvP modes, including a full story campaign. Players can choose from one of eight characters divided into 3 classes – the attack focused sharpshooter, the defense oriented enforcer and the wingman, a wildcard that can either focus on supporting their team, or act as a constant pain in the neck of the opponents. Each character has their own special ability, including explosive mines, freezing opponents in a cube of ice and teleportation, adding an element of cartoony brawling to this hockey title where teamwork is the key to success.

Goons: Legends & Mayhem story campaign takes players on a varied journey across ice rinks nestled in forests, to floating ice rinks sailing the sea on pirate ships as they try to stop the Great Mascoteer’s mission to ruin hockey for everyone. On this adventure, players will encounter bosses to defeat, collectibles, character upgrades, and cool cosmetic unlockables.

Alongside the fun hockey gameplay, class-based characters and chaotic brawling abilities, even more depth is added by six environments for you to play with, each of which has its own special mechanics, environmental hazards and a goaltender to defeat.

“Making a game that blends arcade hockey and beat ‘em up action, brings couch co-op nostalgia, compelling online play AND a great single-player campaign, has been far from easy, but that’s what we’re delivering,” said Francis Tremblay, Game Director. “We can’t wait for you and your friends to get on out onto the ice and try the game on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC this year”.

“It’s great to finally be able to announce Goons: Legends & Mayhem,” said Firestoke CEO Paul Farley. “We knew immediately that this was an ice hockey game like no other with appeal that goes well beyond just hockey fans. It’s rare in gaming that a game not only brings a truly fresh approach to an established genre, but also does so in a way that appeals to both new and established players. Goons does this. It’s been a joy partnering with RageCure games on this title. They are not only huge hockey and gaming fans, but a fun team to work with!”

About RageCure Games
RageCure Games is an award-winning indie studio from Canada that’s focused on creating fun, surprising experiences. The studio members have a diverse experience in video game and software development, marketing, branding and traditional media. The team values the creative ownership of its team members, strong innovations and the importance of its community, but also passionate conversations about synthwave, feline photographs and afternoons of dozing off after too many sushi rolls.

About Firestoke
Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy!

Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.

Defend earth anytime, anyplace with the sci-fi-inspired 2D shoot ‘em up

Wiesbaden, Germany – 16th March 2023 – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s… an alien spacecraft! Assemble Entertainment and China-based publishing partner WhisperGames, Brazilian film company Fehorama Filmes, and developer Loomiarts are thrilled to announce that the 1950s sci-fi-inspired, fast-paced 2D shooter Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers, is available today for Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store for £15.49/ €16.79. Grab your joy-cons, buckle up, and join the rebel assault to defend the earth from the alien invasion. 

Check out the Nintendo Switch trailer for Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers here 

About Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers

Warning! Extraterrestrials from outer space have arrived on our planet, bringing promises of a bright new future for the earthlings. However, this otherworldly partnership soon reveals a darker side as the VEGA Corporation, the alien enterprise led by the hideous Director Zarog, is imposing its predatory politics on the human race. In the midst of this oppression, the rebel group Squad 51 rises as a response against the violent acts committed by these vile beings. Will the brave pilots of Squad 51 and their aircraft stand a chance against Zarog’s diabolic fleet of flying saucers?

Key Features Include: 

• SHMUP Yeah!: Enjoy classic shoot-’em-up gameplay with four unique aircraft that can be customized with special weapons
• Cinematic Experience: Marvelous black-and-white aesthetics, live-action FMV sequences, and dubbed voices will tell the story of the battle between Squad 51 and Director Zarog’s alien fleet
• 11 Ways to Save the World: Fight against enemy ships and bosses in 11 different environments – snowy mountains, forests, cityscapes, and more
• Rookie Pilots Supported: Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran flying ace, Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers supports dynamic difficulty that allows every pilot to enjoy the alien extermination
• Ducks Fly Together!: Fighting an alien horde is more fun with a squadmate! A second player can enter a level at any time — earn points with a co-op player and unlock together new special weapons and upgrades

Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is out today for Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store for £15.49/ €16.79. The PC version is also available via Steam for £15.49 / €16.79 and will follow on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year. 

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About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent, privately owned games publisher that’s made “Saving the World. Game by Game.” its mission. Founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016, Assemble is known for its critically acclaimed and diverse indie games, such as Endzone – A World Apart, Roadwarden, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet. Since 2022 Assemble is responsible for the distribution of Mixtvisions games, handling indie hits such as FAR: Lone Sails. Assemble also has won the German Developer Award twice in the category “Best Publisher.”

Assemble organizes GermanDevDays, one of the most popular German-speaking conferences held in Frankfurt. The conference, hosted by Stefan Marcinek, features the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie teams across Germany can participate to win cash prizes.

About Loomiarts:

Loomiarts is a Brazilian game development studio, located in São Leopoldo, in the South of Brazil. The company was founded in 2017 by Marcio Rosa, the creator of Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers, and has been focused on developing this project since then.  

About Fehorama Filmes:

Fehorama Filmes is a film production company founded in 2014, located in Porto Alegre, in the South of Brazil. With a wide range of projects, from short films and feature films to TV shows, it is now focusing on its first game Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers in association with Loomiarts.

About WhisperGames

Founded in 2015, WhisperGames is a global video game publisher based in Xiamen, China. We provide multi-language text and audio localization services (including in-house voice over recording), PR, marketing, community support, maintenance, legal services, and more. 

WhisperGames have developed strong partnerships in over 20 countries, and have provided customized publishing and localization solutions for over 150 video games.

Former Criterion General Manager Matt Webster leads new UK and hybrid studio focused on premium game development for PC and console

Guildford, UK – 16 March 2023. Fuse Games – a new AAA development studio led by former Electronic Arts VP and Criterion Games General Manager, Matt Webster – today announced the studio’s formation and its leadership team. With a collective heritage from Criterion Games, Fuse Games will create premium genre-leading interactive entertainment for PC and console, uniting legendary talent with the next generation of game-makers.

Fuse Games is already at work on a brand new AAA title fusing uncompromising attention to game-feel with blockbuster spectacle and player-centric innovations in social gameplay, self-expression, and creativity. The studio is focused on building a modern, high performing, values-led team that fuses depth of experience along with diverse, developing talent to create games with fun, love and excitement for a global gaming audience.

Fuse Games is led by Matt Webster as Studio GM. He is joined by four co-founders from Criterion Games including Steve Uphill as Head of Content, Pete Lake as Head of Production, Alan McDairmant as Head of Operations, and Andrei Shires as Head of Technology. 

Fuse’s founding team has worked together for almost two decades developing IP, elevating existing properties, and leading large-scale development for world-leading franchises including Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars: Battlefront and Need for Speed. The team most recently breathed new life into the long-running Need for Speed series with 2019’s Need for Speed Heat and 2022’s Need for Speed Unbound.

“Fuse’s founding team and I love games and we love making them, and we’re driven to look at what’s next for us and for this wonderful industry,” said Matt Webster, Studio GM at Fuse Games. “It takes a great team to make great games, so at Fuse we’re striving to inspire and lead the next generation of game developers and game industry leaders. With the founding team’s experience, we truly understand the value of building teams, and we will work to lead, grow, develop and fuse our people together with a clear vision that is guided by our shared values.”

Already 17 strong, the studio is looking to grow quickly having secured significant funding to establish and build strong foundations as development begins on its first title. Fuse Games is based in Guildford, UK and is now recruiting for roles ranging from graduate to lead across all disciplines. Fuse Games is built for hybrid working and welcomes applicants from outside the United Kingdom.

Find out more about Fuse Games at www.fusegames.com

About Fuse Games
We create genre-leading, player-first AAA interactive entertainment that fuses uncompromising attention on game feel with blockbuster spectacle and player-centric innovations in social gameplay, self-expression and creativity. We lean on our heritage in delivering hugely successful, high-quality games to build a modern, high-performing, values-led team fusing depth of experience along with diverse, developing talent to create games with fun, love and excitement.

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