Experience the award-winning planetary terraforming simulator from a whole new perspective
STOCKHOLM – Feb. 9, 2023 –Per Aspera VR, the renowned planetary base-builder game from developer Tlön Industries and global publisher Raw Fury, lands on Meta Quest 2 today. Develop your strategy to terraform Mars and cultivate a thriving interplanetary civilization, now within a VR headset!
Take control of AMI, the world’s most sophisticated AI, as you transform a barren landscape into a luscious paradise, hopefully finding a few secrets along the way. Per Aspera VR provides the same world-class gameplay and voice acting talent from the likes of Troy Baker and Phil LaMarr, along with co-operative cultivation in sandbox mode, all while immersing and challenging players in a totally new dimension.
Per Aspera VR features a variety of post-launch content from the original game, including the “Green Mars” update, which introduced flora and fauna, as well as additional quests, technologies, buildings, and achievements.
Per Aspera VR is available now as a digital download on the Meta Quest Store for $24.99.
About Tlön Industries
Tlön Industries is a game development company focused on bringing deep narrative experiences to dynamic system-oriented games. We aim to create world class games for players like us.
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.
Find Love in an Adrenaline-Filled Fight Against a Monstrous Corruption That’s Transforming Humanity into Twisted, Beastly Abominations
LONDON (Feb. 9, 2023) – Independent developer Studio Sai today revealed a fresh look at their apocalyptic dating-action game debut, Eternights, set to steal the hearts of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC fans when it releases this summer.
The new Spring Update trailer showcases Eternights’ unique blend of dating and exhilarating real-time combat, which sees players making the most out of day-to-day life while faced with the end of the world. In Eternights, you’ll brave perilous dungeons steeped in mystery and danger while counting on your companions’ unique skills and spells in battle. Strategically exploit enemy weaknesses through elemental attacks while skillfully dodging, parrying and unleashing powerful combos. Monsters won’t be your only challenge; you’ll have to survive traps, outwit puzzles, conquer mini-games and hold hands if you are to save the world in this heartfelt game where romance and action play an equal part.
Check out the gameplay in action here:
With a mysterious entity turning humanity into monsters obsessed with violence and power, surreal evil stands between players, a cure and the brighter future the world deserves. Eternights’ gripping story is a race against time to stop a dark fate centered on a thoughtful examination of human connection and the intrinsic value of love. With scavenging, dungeon crawling and dating all on the to-do list, the clock is ticking – and choosing how to spend each precious remaining day counts.
The latest gameplay also gives a glimpse at Eternights’ cast of five quirky and loveable characters to connect with, each brought to life with beautifully crafted 2D animated cutscenes. When not taking on the game’s deadly dungeons, players can deepen their bond with a chosen confidant, advancing each of their unique stories and unlocking a range of spectacular skills and spells that will prove crucial in battle.
Eternights will be available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC (via Epic Games Store and Steam) in Summer 2023. For more information, visit http://www.eternights.com/.
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About Studio Sai Studio Sai is a small, fully remote, independent studio composed of a team of developers working together across several different countries. Our games are about the relationships you can forge inside slightly peculiar worlds. Sai means a relationship between 2 people in Korean but not just a relationship; it also means “distance” between 2 people in a poetic tone.
TOKYO – February 9, 2023 – Thirdverse today announced that its hit multiplayer sword-combat simulator VR game SWORDS of GARGANTUA is returning to the Meta Quest and Steam Stores for Quest 1, Quest 2, Rift, and PCVR devices on March 2. The SWORDS of GARGANTUA relaunch will mark a significant milestone as Thirdverse’s engineering team completes the migration of the game’s infrastructure to a new system and the development of a new offline mode. Players who previously purchased SWORDS of GARGANTUA will have access automatically when the game relaunches March 2.
Check out the video trailer here:
Masaru Ohnogi, Thirdverse CBO and Executive Producer on SWORDS of GARGANTUA, said: “We have invested substantially in the launch of SWORDS of GARGANTUA for Quest and PCVR devices because we are dedicated to our longstanding community. The growth of the VR community depends on quality, fan-favorite content like SWORDS of GARGANTUA and so it’s also important to us that we are following through for the industry as leaders. One of our core values at Thirdverse is ‘First to Try, First to Fail, First to Recover.’”
SWORDS of GARGANTUA initially launched in 2019 and has been a fan favorite with high ratings and reviews over the years. In this relaunch of the game, players will continue to be able to play online in co-op with up to 3 other players, and also now be able to play offline in single player mode to practice their sword-combat skills. Additionally, a new sword will be offered that brings tremendous strength, among the existing wide variety of weapons available, including one and two-handed swords, axes, maces, boomerangs, shields, and more.
On February 15 at 1pm Pacific Time, Masaru Ohnogi will host an AMA from the Thirdverse Discord server to connect with fans, share the story and reveal details about SWORDS of GARGANTUA’s return to the stores, and answer key questions. Join the AMA session here: https://discord.gg/fN3aj8x3XV
More about SWORDS of GARGANTUA:
Realistic VR Swordsmanship: Swing, stab, crush and parry. Wield over 170 discoverable weapons and fight your way through 101 floors of enemies hell bent on stopping you from reaching the colossal end-boss, Gargantua.
Rogue-lite Action: Each play through gives different floor advancement choices along the way; play it safe, but it’ll take more battles to reach the end, or skip to a deeper level and be cursed with major disadvantages and debuffs while fighting tougher enemies.
Character Progression: Keep all the weapons, items, coins and stat upgrades collected through each play permanently. Take excess weapons and combine them to make stronger versions to aid in progressively difficult battles.
Co-op Multiplayer: Play with up to three other adventurers. Call the shots with native voice chat and defeat the mighty Gargantua.
Award-Winning Game: SWORDS of GARGANTUA has received several industry accolades including ‘Steam Best of VR 2020 Bronze’, ‘Oculus Quest Store Hall of Fame 2020’, and ‘Oculus Quest Store Hall of Fame 2021.’
About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality and Web3 game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. In 2019, the studio released the world’s first VR multiplayer sword-fighting action game, SWORDS of GARGANTUA. In August 2022, the studio launched its next-generation sword-fighting VR title “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In September, Thirdverse announced a new multiplayer VR tactical hero shooter title called “X8” developed by its US Studio, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Currently, Thirdverse plans to strengthen the recruitment of VR game creators for the development of new titles, scheduled for release in 2023 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.
New World Map update out today signals first stop on the road to full release for highly praised tactical title
Los Angeles, USA – February 9th, 2023 – Burst2Flame are pleased to announce that their simultaneous turn-based tactical RPG, Stolen Realm, will be exiting its Early Access phase and releasing on PC, Xbox and Switch in Q2 2023. The studio today also released the new World Map Update, removing the transition between the map and battles and introducing three brand new areas to the game, along with a host of other additions and improvements.
Praised by the likes of Shroud and Sacriel for the flexibility of its class customisation and a design that avoids RPG bloat, Stolen Realm takes the deep tactical systems of RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and gives it a unique twist. Simultaneous turns allows all members of the player and enemy team to take their actions at once, creating the kinds of fast-paced encounters you’d typically find in action RPGs, without sacrificing the strategic richness that turn-based RPG fans love.
Stolen Realm features a highly customisable class system that allows you to create traditional RPG classes or break the mould to forge a unique champion of your own. Make a spell-slinging assassin, a priest born of frost, or a shadow-infused knight as you draw from a pool of over 300 possible skills. With over 700 items to loot, each fully customisable with modifiers, there’s even more opportunity to change the way you play: wield Abbadon the Soul Crusher, a mythic mace that raises slain enemies as skeletal warriors to fight for you, or unsheath the Bloodletter, a cursed sword that grants additional power at the cost of your lifeblood. D&D-like special events where attribute-based rolls will have permanent effects on your character add yet another layer to building a character that is truly your own in a title that keeps a constant stream of compelling choices at the forefront of your experience.
With the release of the latest update, a world that changes with every expedition you undertake – either alone or with up to six players together via Stolen Realm’s friction free drop-in/drop-out co-op system – gets even bigger. Delve deep into the forgotten ruins of the once great Dwarven Halls, adventure into the untamed wilds of the Emerald Jungle and uncover the mysteries of the Sunken Swamplands, facing all new foes like creeping spiders, giant scorpions and Great Wyrms along the way. The transition between the world map and battles is now gone – now you can take your fight directly to enemies on the world map.
“We hope players enjoy the new content we’ve released today in the World Map Update and can’t wait for the full release of Stolen Realm on PC, Xbox and Switch in Q2 2023,” said developer Jason Jolley. “Our goal with Stolen Realm is to focus on the core appeal of RPGs. We want to ensure players are always in combat, looting and making interesting choices, with the freedom to drop-in with friends whenever they want thanks to automatic scaling. It’s been a real pleasure to see how well that concept has connected with our community during the Early Access phase and we’re looking forward to more people being able to experience the game come release”.
About Burst2Flame Burst2Flame is an indie game developer who is currently making Stolen Realm. They are a small group of passionate developers who love making multiplayer games for 1-6 players.
DUBLIN – Feb. 9, 2023 – Baldur’s Gate fans, rejoice! Larian Studios and NVIDIA have announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 is available to stream today on GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s high-performance cloud-streaming service. Members of the service can now stream Baldur’s Gate 3 on underpowered PCs and more, whether in single-player or multiplayer. The full NVIDIA blog post is available here.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a next-generation cinematic RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. Players will gather their parties and embark on an epic journey through the land of Faerûn in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. A true Dungeons & Dragons experience in video game form and the long-awaited third installment in the Baldur’s Gate series, Baldur’s Gate 3 is available now in early access with an official release set for August 2023.
GeForce NOW is the next-gen game-streaming service from NVIDIA. Members can stream over 1,500 games they already own from popular digital stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect and more. Find out more about GeForce NOW through NVIDIA’s website: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now.
Skövde, Sweden – 9th February, 2023 – Stunlock Studios today have published their latest dev blog post for V Rising, announcing their exciting plans for 2023. Using valuable feedback from the vampire community, the team has made big upgrades to the magic system of V Rising allowing for more spell variety and introducing Jewels, items that modify and enhance spells. This dev update also brings the glorious reveal of V Rising’s first major content update in the form of a Free Expansion coming in May:
“This update will primarily be about strengthening our foundations with new ways to live out the Vampire fantasy. To us, this means enhancing the way you already play by giving you more of what you already love, but it also means adding more layers of depth and complexity to the world to masterfully tie things together. We’re taking this time to build the game out and prepare it for a satisfying endgame, where we can build up to an apex moment that lets you fully realize your potential.”
More on V Rising Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.
About Stunlock Studios Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 3 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind. Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com
New Trailer Showcases Photo Mode and Alternative Costumes
BURLINGAME, Calif. –Feb. 9, 2023 – Today, KOEI TECMO America announced that their remastered classic, FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, is now available for digital pre-order. The long-awaited revival of this Japanese horror adventure is currently under development for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam® and will be available digitally March 9, 2023.
FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse takes place on a Rogetsu Isle in southern Japan, a decade after five young girls mysteriously disappeared at a moonlight festival. When two of the girls are found dead, just days apart ten years after the initial vanishing, the remaining three teenagers — Ruka Minazuki, Misaki Aso and Madoka Tsukimori — head back to the spooky island to solve the mystery of their friends’ deaths and their hazy memories. As players encounter the terrifying sprits that inhabit Rogetsu Isle, they are equipped with the Camera Obscura. This special camera can be used to not only repel the ghostly creatures, but to seal away their power through photography. Later in the game, players will also be able to use the Spirit Torch – an exceptional device that uses moonlight stored in a spirit stone to subdue spirits.
In the haunting new trailer debuting today, players get a frightening preview of FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse’s storyline, along with a closer look at some of the game’s mechanics, including Photo Mode, where players will be able to capture all of the haunting memories and moments throughout their adventure. The trailer also showcases a first glimpse of the alternative costumes available to each character, including the original lineup of outfits, along with slightly altered versions, as well as all-new costumes to help experience the investigation in a variety of fashion.
Alongside the standard version of the game, KOEI TECMO America will also release a special FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Digital Deluxe Edition.Available digitally, this unique edition of the game includes the Rogetsu Isle Dinner Party Costume Set, and a digital art book (original soundtrack included).
In addition, anyone who purchases the digital copy of the game by March 22, 2023 will have the ability to download the early purchase bonus: Ruka Exclusive Costume “Marie Rose Outfit” from the Dead or Alive series. Fans who preorder the game by the release date will also receive a variety of costumes, including the Ruka Limited Edition Costume “Fox Mask” (white/red), the Misaki Limited Edition Costume “Fox Mask” (black/scarlet), the Choshiro Limited Edition Costume “Fox Mask” (black/blue), and the Ruka Misaki, and Choshiro Limited Edition Costume “Spirit Stone Flashlight Hat”. There will even be a special save bonus costume for fans who have already played FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water. Play FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse on the same device that has saved data from FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water saved to receive the Save Data Bonus, the “Camera Obscura Hat”.
For more information on FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, including more information on the locations and characters featured in the game, please visit the official site.
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Experience a new environment with extreme temperatures, plus new tracks, career events, cosmetics, music by Dance With The Dead and a free new training mode!
TORINO, Italy – Feb. 9, 2023 – Saber Interactive and 34BigThings have released Redout 2’s new “Winter Pack” DLC on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store (and coming soon to Nintendo Switch). The fast-paced anti-gravity racer’s second premium DLC is free today for Season Pass owners, or available as a standalone purchase for $9.99.
The “Winter Pack” DLC brings racers to the glacial plains and lava-stricken canyons of Mercury for high-speed action with some seriously dramatic temperature shifts. The brand-new Terror Rupes environment includes four original tracks* – three base courses and a boss track – all of which are reversible. There are also 28 new career events, 29 bonus items such as liveries, colors, and cosmetics, and new music by Dance With the Dead.
Redout 2 also has a free update available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC today which introduces Training Mode, a new practice feature that allows players to race an unlimited amount of laps on any course to test their skills! The patch will be available on Nintendo Switch at a later date. The full list of patch notes can be found here.
*In multiplayer lobbies, only the host needs to own the “Winter Pack” DLC to make the new tracks available for everyone!
About 34BigThings
Established in 2013, 34BigThings is a leading Italian developer for premium games across PC, console, and mobile devices which uses cutting-edge technology to create innovative, genre-defining games that receive critical acclaim and capture the imagination of gamers around the world. The studio has released over 10 premium games topping charts on most gaming platforms. 34BigThings joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information, visit www.34BigThings.com, and follow the studio on Twitter.
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and more. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.
Eversoul celebrates Valentine’s with in-game special event stages and exclusive costumes for Jacqueline and Rebecca
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — February 9, 2023 | Eversoul, the free-to-play, story-rich mobile RPG from Kakao Games and Nine Ark Inc., is thrilled to reveal an exclusive Valentine’s-themed event, Pure Love♡Valentine’s. Check out the event in this video here.
From today until March 2, players can delve into the Valentine’s Event Story featuring a special event stage ‘Bonbon Chocolat Paradise’ which can be entered daily. A series of 7 levels with 2 stages each will have you battling it out against exclusive Valentine’s costume-equipped monsters, with Everstones, Soul’s Memories, and Love Potions on offer for those who are victorious.
Love Potions may be exchanged for exclusive costumes such as the adorable “Pure Heart Chocolatier” for Rebecca and “Sweet Savage Maid” for Jacqueline. These can also be used to obtain special objects including a Floating High Sweet Balloon, Pure Love Merry-Go-Round, Sweets Tree and the Chocolate Ferris Wheel, and many more which can be placed in your own Town for a chic new look as well as helpful buffs.
That’s not all! Valentine’s in Eversoul is packing even more events to leave your heart full, including the Valentine’s Daily Login Bonus and Valentine’s Daily MIssion Event. The 14-day Valentine’s login event also offers Everstones, Normal Summon Tickets, and special objects for your Town, earned simply for logging in during the Valentine’s Daily Login Bonus.
Players can bag Soul’s Memories which can be used to add Epic Souls Rebecca and Jacqueline for completing daily missions, along with other valuable resources and even more Love Potions via the Valentine’s Daily Mission Event.
For those who enjoy Eversoul’s PvP, bonus events commencing today will see loot earned for winning Arena matches doubled. In addition, the Hearts you give and receive with your friends will also double during this period, seeing you benefit from interacting with both friend and foe.
Rose Poison Velanna, a lovely yet deadly Soul with a passion for sword-swinging chaos has now joined the beautiful roster of playable characters as a formidable ally. This new Undead Warrior has a higher chance of being acquired through a pick-up summon event until February 15. Watch them in action here.
Players also have a higher chance of pulling Undead support character Prim in a pick-up summon event which will run until February 23, making it the perfect time to reinforce your party with powerful Undead-type Souls.
More news on the game’s upcoming content and events can be found on its official website.
About Kakao Games
Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including: Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), Cygames’ World Flipper and XLGAMES’ Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe).
About Nine Ark Inc.
Nine Ark Inc. was established in 2019 by developers from NDOORS corporation which served as the subsidiary of Nexon, one of the biggest names in the online gaming world. The expert development team of 10+ years of experience in mobile gaming has worked as main developers of titles like the Legion of Heroes and Cherish the Three Kingdom. Nine Ark Inc.’s first project Eversoul is set for global release in early 2023. Creating an interactive mobile RPG filled with the highest quality graphics with characters and game features full of life and fun, Nine Ark Inc. shares the vision of building the ark for anyone to hop aboard and set out on new adventures.
U.K., London — 8 February 2023 — Marvelous Europe today showcased the first look at Fashion Dreamer, coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch™ system in Europe and Australia in 2023. Fashion Dreamer takes players to the virtual world of Eve, where fashion fantasies are made real, and anyone can become the ultimate trendsetter!
Fashion Dreamer is a creative-focused game where players can express their unique styles using their avatar, called a Muse. Players can create their own haute couture for their Muse, choosing from over a thousand available patterns that can be customized to be a truly one-of-a-kind look. Once players find their signature style, they can display their latest line of outfits in their customizable showroom to turn heads and elevate their brand to the next level. Featuring asynchronous multiplayer, the world of Eve is inhabited by the Muses of players from around the world, allowing players to find inspiration or earn Likes for their most iconic fit virtually anywhere!
KEY FEATURES
Create New Outfits to Rake in the Likes: The virtual space is bustling with Muses, fashion fans who are always on the lookout for new inspiration. Dazzle them with the freshest fits to earn their Likes and grow as an iconic fashion influencer!
Send Likes to Get New Items: Spot a Muse with impeccable taste? Let them know! Giving a Like will let players use their fashion items not only for themselves, but also when recommending outfits to other Muses.
Build a Brand with Customizable Items: When designing new clothing and accessories, the sky’s the limit! Customize over 1400 collectable items with your favorite styles and colors for a truly unique flair.
Interact Online with Other Muses Across the Globe: An internet connection will send your Muse to visit other linked worlds. Players can snag other Muses’ outfits for themselves or find inspiration for their next ensemble. Anyone’s designs could make them the next international sensation!
Developed by syn Sophia, Inc. and published in Europe and Australia on the Nintendo Switch™ by Marvelous Europe, Fashion Dreamer will be released this year. This title has not yet been rated. More details about pricing and availability will be announced later. More information can be found on the Marvelous Europe website at www.marvelouseurope.com
About Marvelous Europe Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of the beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) and Rune Factory series.
Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.
