20 Jan. 2022 – Karagon, the open-world survival robot-riding, crafting shooter game by developer Tbjbu2, arrives in Steam Early Access for Windows PC on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Enter an immersive, dangerous open world inhabited by robotic creatures. Traverse expansive biomes, scavenge for valuable crafting resources in the wilderness and dilapidated multi-story buildings, and seek out the perfect spot to build a base of operations before starting the next adventure, either alone or with friends on community servers.

Turn simple tools into an impressive arsenal of elemental guns, armor, and melee weapons by progressing through technology tiers and compiling high-end crafting components. Move through increasingly dangerous locations filled with secrets to discover and deadly robots to destroy. Amass loot and keep it safe by mastering a modular base-building system to create a highly customized headquarters or take over and fortify one of the existing structures on the map.

Prepare for unpredictable challenges during looting and scavenging runs. Elemental-infused robots lurk in multi-story buildings, waiting to strike unsuspecting adventurers on the hunt for valuable items and rare schematics. Fight back by blasting and hacking at their weak points to fell the foes and secure valuable machine parts. 

Turn the tide and rule the map by creating rideable robots, capable of crossing huge distances. Guide them into dangerous locations and charge into battle to even the odds against even the most imposing machines. Balance exploration, combat, and dynamic enemy variants in an engrossing open-world survival journey defined by player choice.

“Karagon combines many of the best aspects of open-world and survival games to create an expansive and inviting experience full of first-person shooting, buildings to explore, and robots to ride,” said developer Tbjbu2. “I am thrilled to invite players to the world of Karagon when it comes to Steam Early Access on February 14!”

Karagon will launch on Steam Early Access on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 for $20, with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese-language support. For more information, wishlist Karagon on Steam, and join the official Discord server.

About Tbjbu2

Tbjbu2 is a solo developer specializing in engaging and immersive open-world survival experiences, with the most notable recent viral hit Grand Emprise: Time Travel Survival. For more information, please visit the Tbjbu2 Steam developer page.

Deadpool Brings the Mayhem in New Marvel’s Midnight Suns DLC Trailer; Arrives January 26

Today, 2K and Marvel Entertainment debuted a new trailer for Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ first post-launch DLC – The Good, the Bad, and the Undead* – featuring Deadpool! Available for either standalone purchase or as part of Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass (included in the Legendary Edition), each DLC brings a new recruitable hero and adds three new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits for the hero.

As a recruitable hero**, expect the full suite of Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ greatness with Deadpool bringing unique new abilities and his signature brand of chaos to the battlefield, as well as the opportunity to build Friendship and become best friends with the Merc with a Mouth in the Abbey. New enemy types will also be introduced in the story missions** – plus, you’ll want to develop Deadpool’s unique Research project Food Truck to give you an extra tactical edge on the battlefield.

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead will be available on January 26, 2023 for Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is  rated M. For more information on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, visit www.midnightsuns.com and sign up for the 2K newsletter, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter and Instagram, and join the conversation using the hashtag #MidnightSuns. 

Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*The Good, the Bad, and the Undead DLC pack available for individual purchase, requires base game. DLC pack also included with Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass which is included with the Legendary Edition and available to purchase separately.

**New story missions available after completing the “Spidermaaaans” mission and Spider-Man unmasks in the Abbey during Act One; Deadpool is recruitable after completing the new “A Man of Culture” mission. 

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Melancholic yet uplifting adventure from the publisher of the Coffee Talk series out now

VANCOUVER, Canada — January 19, 2022 — A Space for the Unbound, the heartwarming slice-of-life adventure featuring a boy and girl with supernatural powers from developer Mojiken Studio and publishers Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide, arrives today on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $19.99/€19.99/£17.99. 

Set in rural Indonesia in the 1990s, A Space for the Unbound’s interactive narrative embraces magical realism as the townsfolk face their innermost struggles. Starring Atma and Raya, two high school sweethearts bound by their teeming creativity, the duo embarks on a journey to uplift those around them as the threat of a comet collision looms in the distance. 

Despite the alluring pixel environments and vibrant retro aesthetic, juxtaposing melancholy themes of depression and anxiety permeate. A magical red book grants two protagonists the ability to dive into the consciousness of others to rid them of the unsettling sensations plaguing their daily lives and grim predicaments. Every resident has a story to tell, yearning to quell their stirring emotions and once again feel at ease.    

The threat of cosmic disaster creates a collective feeling of despair spreading across this humble community. Guided by their newfound supernatural powers, the central figures of this poignant tale navigate the hardships of others in order to help heal the world around them. Join Atma and Raya on A Space for the Unbound’s tale of self-discovery, and confront the most overwhelming obstacles of everyday life.   

“We are proud to highlight a beautiful place such as Indonesia and bring this tale to life,” said Dimas Novan, Creator of A Space for the Unbound at Mojiken Studio. “The passion we feel for our communities and creating a story that resonates is seen all throughout this melancholy yet ultimately uplifting adventure.”

A Space for the Unbound is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox, and PC via Steam for $19.99/€19.99/£17.99 with support for English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. For more updates, follow Toge Productions, Mojiken Studio, A Space For The Unbound, and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, or visit the official website for Chorus Worldwide. 

Chorus Worldwide and A Space for the Unbound PC publisher Toge Studios also recently announced that the Toge-developed Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, the sequel to the 2020 heart-to-heart talking sim played by millions,serves up a fresh cup of coffee Thursday, April 20 on Steam and GOG for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox One / Series X|S.

About Mojiken Studio

Based in Surabaya, Indonesia, Mojiken is composed of passionate people who believe that fun games can bring a positive impact on our lives. Mojiken provides an inspirational happiness through their development efforts, as seen in When The Past Was Around and 2023’s A Space For The Unbound, and strives to build a better world through creative optimism.

About Toge Productions

Developers of critically acclaimed Coffee Talk, Toge Productions is an Indonesian-based indie game development and publishing studio that helped to foster the success of projects like Mojiken’s A Space For The Unbound. Toge supports a Toge Game Fund Initiative (TGFI), a mentoring and funding program that provides up to $10,000 (USD) to help developers and studios in Southeast Asia make their games a reality.

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

Independent developer Nopopo and your friendly neighbourhood publishers at Devolver Digital are excited to reveal that Devolver Tumble Time – the future’s future of free-to-play – will launch on mobile devices on January 26. 

What is Devolver Tumble Time? Well, sir, there’s nothin’ on Earth like a genuine bona-fide electrified physics-based puzzle-matching mobile game!

You know, a consumer with money’s a little like a mule with a spinning wheel. No one knows how he got it and danged if he knows how to use it. Devolver Tumble Time invites them to challenge their Devolver brand recognition in unpredictable 60-second slices of adrenaline-pumping chaos.

Unlock unforgettable characters from a packed roster of your favourite Devolver games including GRIS, Enter the Gungeon, Hotline Miami, Shadow Warrior, Serious Sam, Reigns, and more! 

With over 14 different types of in-game currency, fancy ads for fictional games, endless upgrade tiers, super special offers, and more besides, Devolver Tumble Time answers the age-old question “What if F2P was actually fun?”

You’ll soon learn that with Devolver Tumble Time the only thing that isn’t free is your time.

Announced last November SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION is the newest entry in the famous franchise planned for 2023. Discover today a fresh new trailer and take a peek at the new take on the original story, supervised by the original author of the series. Enjoy intense cinematics, bits of gameplay and the dark fantasy, inhospitable settings of the Dark Territory while waiting for more on this adventure.

More news in the SWORD ART ONLINE game world: following the release of SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS on Nintendo Switch last September, the first DLC Blooming of Forget-me-not is now available for purchase on the platform. After finishing the main story, players can extend their journey with Blooming of Forget-me-not, that brings a whole new storyline, new weapons and sets, new dungeons, and Divine Beasts to battle.

Watch the new trailer here:

SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION is set to release in 2023 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.

SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS is available now on PlayStation4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and PC.

For more information about SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS and SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION and other Bandai Namco Europe products, visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Players who already own Transport Fever 2 can unlock all new content and improvements by purchasing the “Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack” DLC

AMSTERDAM — Jan. 19, 2023 — Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Urban Games are back on the rails, planning to launch the next edition of their best-selling simulation tycoon game with Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition on March 9 for PC, Mac and Linux/Steam OS. This new Deluxe Edition includes a plethora of exclusive content and will be available for $47.99. For players who already own Transport Fever 2, a new “Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack“ DLC will be available that unlocks the same Deluxe Edition content. This new DLC will also be available on March 9 for $9.99. Last but certainly not least, a free game update will arrive on the same day that introduces significant new improvements, including enhanced graphics, controller support and much more.

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition exclusive features:

• The full base game.
• Three new maps across all landscape types to challenge players’ skills.
• Six new historical vehicles: Hong Kong Meridian Ferry, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, British High Speed Train HST ”Inter-City 125”, Kenworth K100E, Citroën U55 Currus Cityrama and the Toyama Chihou Railway 8000 Series Tram.
• Three new animals for the three landscape types: wolf, puma and tropical fish.
• Two full in-game soundtracks from the two prequels Train Fever and Transport Fever.

Those who already own Transport Fever 2 will be able to upgrade to the Deluxe Edition by purchasing the “Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack” DLC.  Alongside the DLC, a free update will also be available on the same day, granting players access to better graphics, with newly modelled vehicles with even more intricate detail and optimized rendering. This free update also introduces increased stability and performance, including optimizations of simulation performance, memory usage, loading times and more. Controller support will also be added, so players will be able to choose between the classic user interface and a new interface optimized for controllers. The free update will also include many other small enhancements, bug fixes, and other bells and whistles.

Originally released in December 2019, Transport Fever 2 is still gaining steam and has been enjoyed by nearly one million people all over the world, making it the fastest growing entry in the series yet. Transport Fever 2 provides more than 170 years of real-world technology and history to design and master a transportation empire with a vastly improved feature set, user interface and expansive modding capabilities. Players make their fortune creating elaborate new worlds of transport routes and infrastructure over land, sea and air, choosing from over 200 realistically modelled vehicles from Europe, America and Asia, including trains, buses, streetcars, trucks, aircraft and ships, plus modular stations, airports and harbors.

The greatest logistical challenges from 1850 to today are experienced across three unique story campaigns featuring voiceovers and cutscenes. Players can let their creativity run rampant through giant sandbox maps in free play mode. Empires boom in beautiful detail with intuitive construction tools and dynamic economy, transportation and city simulation systems. Players can create and share their own worlds, missions, landscapes, vehicles and more with the in-game map editor and extensive modding tools and support via Steam Workshop. A diverse empire can be built by utilizing the game’s new ecosystem options, which allow users to choose from distinct natural environments, each rendered in exquisite graphical detail.

For the latest information on Transport Fever 2, visit www.TransportFever2.com, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @TransportFever on Twitter.

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 Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, Hard West, and its sequel, Hard West 2. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.

About Urban Games

Urban Games is an independent video game developer based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Established in 2013, the company shipped the debut title Train Fever in 2014 and its second game, Transport Fever, in 2016. Both games became profitable within the first weeks after launch, and with more than half a million units sold, Transport Fever enabled the company to continue its strong growth. Urban Games’ third title, Transport Fever 2, was released on Dec. 11, 2019. www.urbangames.com

A castle appears through the mist…

Bordeaux, France (Jan. 18, 2023) – Deadly werewolves, haunted armors and food stuffed into the walls – oh my. The unprecedented collaborative crossover adventure Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania from Motion Twin and Evil Empire will be available for fans dreadfully soon across PC and consoles, but for now fans can sink their teeth into a fresh teaser trailer channeling the classic Castlevania games today for the anticipated DLC. Wishlist on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101430/Dead_Cells_Return_to_Castlevania/

Today’s trailer sets the stage for what’s to come when Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania launches: glimpse the haunted hallways of Dracula’s castle and the other spooky areas you’ll explore, alongside formidable enemies fans know and love from Castlevania:

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is the biggest DLC for Dead Cells to date and a labor of love from Motion Twin and Evil Empire. With two new biomes to explore, 14 iconic weapons – including Castlevania favorites such as the Vampire Killer, Throwing Axe and Holy Water – and a host of incredibly undead, dead and mostly dead enemies to dispose of along the way. Each throwback weapon featured in the game has been tweaked to reflect the fast-paced, frantic style of combat of Dead Cells, but using them successfully won’t be a walk in the…dark. 

Featuring insanely tough battles with Dracula and even Death himself, the DLC unfolds an intriguing new storyline in which The Beheaded is approached by Richter Belmont following the appearance of a strange, malevolent castle. Drawn by the promise of new loot more so than an ethical sense of duty, players will need to harness their utmost undead fighting skills to defeat the evil within. An alternative soundtrack accompanies the fight, providing 51 original Castlevania tunes as well as 12 truly iconic tracks that have been reimagined in the style of Dead Cells. 

Announced last month at The Game Awards, this unparalleled collaboration sees Motion Twin and Evil Empire going back to their roots, paying tribute to the franchise that inspired the very beginnings of Dead Cells. 

For the latest on Dead Cells and when you can snatch Return to Castlevania DLC be sure to follow @motiontwin on Twitter. 

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About Motion Twin

Motion Twin is an independent game development studio based in France since 2001 and are the creators of the hit roguelike action game Dead Cells, available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Motion Twin is a worker cooperative passionate about creating new game experiences. Learn more at https://motion-twin.com/en/. 

About Evil Empire Evil Empire is the evil spawn of a bunch of ex-Motion Twiners. Formed in 2018 in close proximity and partnership with Motion Twin, Evil Empire is focused on producing new original content, both for Dead Cells and new IP.

Fantasy Adventure Launches on PC, Meta Quest 2, Consoles Today

Xbox Version Makes a Short DetourSEATTLE – Jan. 19, 2023 – Sierra On-Line founders Ken and Roberta Williams’ Colossal Cave, the ultimate 3D interpretation of the original text adventure, will enchant the uncharted lands of PlayStation VR 2 in 2023. The game launches today on Meta Quest 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam, The Epic Games Store, Humble, Itch.io, and Amazon. The Xbox Series X|S version takes a scenic stroll and will arrive at a later date.

The entrance to this breathtaking yet treacherous fantasy world has finally been opened for courageous adventurers. Forge an unforgettable path through the near-bottomless depths of a massive underground labyrinth. Collect both mundane and magical items throughout the caverns, solving crafty puzzles to uncover untold fortunes and secrets alike.

Rise a trusty lantern to illuminate miles of vibrant and enchanting passageways while clutching a well-seasoned ax generously gifted by a semi-hostile dwarf. Spelunk around colossal stalagmites erupting from the earth as the ambient noise of lingering bat colonies, echoing expanses, and lumbering creatures imbue the senses. Make friends (or foes!) with majestic beasts before emerging from the mystic caves victorious, and venture back home, treasures in hand. 

“The original Colossal Cave Adventure was truly unlike anything anyone had seen before, and we hope to make a similar mark on the next generation,” says Roberta Williams, Founder and Lead Designer, Cygnus Entertainment. “Ken and I would have never thought this game could be the experience we’ve created today, but we’ve made that dream a reality thanks to a lot of love and hard work from us, our team, and our gracious partners.” 

“Colossal Cave is a game with a long history, and as we got deeper into the project we realized that our Sierra heritage as well as the game’s history were a powerful combination,” says Ken Williams, Founder and CEO, Cygnus Entertainment. “When we began this project we received overwhelming support from every direction because of what this game ment to an entire generation. We’ve had the fortune to watch kids and adults alike enjoying the game just as we did all those years ago, and we can’t wait to bring it to all of our fans today!”

Dynamic duo Ken and Roberta Williams are back with a new company, Cygnus Entertainment, to create exceptional video games like their seminal classics that put them on the map, including a class of 2020 Video Game Hall of Fame recipient, King’s Quest, as well as Space Quest, Phantasmagoria, and many others. The couple was awarded the Pioneer Award at the GDC 2020 along with the Industry Icon award at The Game Awards in 2014.

Colossal Cave is available now on Meta Quest 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam and The Epic Games Store for $39.99 USD in 13 different languages including English, Arabic, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Russian.

For more information, please visit the official website, subscribe to the weekly newsletter, and join the team on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch for community streams.

About Cygnus Entertainment

Cygnus Entertainment is an independent studio based in Seattle, WA founded by industry trailblazers Ken and Roberta Williams who previously founded, and ran the legendary company Sierra Online for nearly 20 years, publishing over 200 hit titles including Half-Life, King’s Quest, Leisure-Suit Larry, Phantasmagoria, Nascar Racing, Hoyle’s Card Games, and many more. Cygnus Entertainment focuses on crafting entertaining game experiences that provide maximum fun while delivering thrilling challenges.

The award-winning planetary strategy game’s free “Home” update launches on PC next week in time for the Steam Base Builder Fest

STOCKHOLM – Jan. 19, 2023 – Raw Fury and Tlön Industries are excited to share that Per Aspera VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 on Feb. 9, 2023. Announced during the Upload VR Winter Showcase 2022, the award-winning planetary simulator will be available as a digital download for $24.99. Bringing a uniquely designed base-building experience to a whole new audience, players will be tasked with crafting a terraforming plan and cultivating a thriving interplanetary civilization, setting a new strategy game standard in VR.

Before then, Steam and GOG.com owners of the original Per Aspera will benefit from a free content update, titled “Home,” coming on January 23. Players will be able to take on an all-new quest that tasks you with building out your population and floral coverage across the red planet. New and continuing technologies will also be added, as well as special projects, buildings and four new achievements. The new content will be implemented in time for the Steam Base Builder Fest on January 23.

About the Game

Per Aspera VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 on February 9. It provides the same world-class gameplay and voice acting talent from the likes of Troy Baker, Laila Berzins, and more, along with co-operative cultivation in sandbox mode, all while immersing and challenging players from a whole new perspective with a VR headset.

As AMI, the world’s most sophisticated AI, you’ll transform a barren landscape into a luscious paradise, while finding a few secrets along the way. With no room for human error, you’ll need to balance resource management with defensive strategies as you face an unknown, aggressive force who do not appreciate your colonial intent.

Per Aspera originally released on Steam and GOG.com on Dec. 3, 2020, followed by “Green Mars,” a free update which introduced flowing water and biomes. “Blue Mars” released in 2022 as paid DLC, encompassing extended play and water routes. “Home” is the latest addition to Per Aspera and will be available for PC on January 23 as a free content update, adding an entirely new quest line and more achievements, as well as new and continuing projects.

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.

Take in the magnificent sights, culture and stirring melodies bringing this spring’s most heartfelt and charming adventure to life

LONDON (Jan. 19, 2023) – Developer Awaceb and publisher Kepler Interactive today begin a new gameplay series touring the delightful island world of Tchia, a tropical adventure inspired by Awaceb’s firsthand knowledge of the Pacific island of New Caledonia.

Join Game Director Phil Crifo for a dive into Tchia’s richly realized world in the gameplay series’ first featurette: 

The video ventures out with the young heroine, Tchia, for a glimpse at the game’s awe-inspiring fictional world, prime for exploration and curiosity. Tchia’s trip includes visits with lively and memorable locals as she takes a break from the sandy shores and cliff sides to chat, practice tunes with her ukelele and partake in her island’s traditions. Awaceb’s small, nine-person team draws inspiration for Tchia’s world from the childhood friendship of its co-founders, who grew up together in New Caledonia. Awaceb has used the co-founders’ love for their homeland as a guiding light while creating Tchia, building a comprehensive tribute to the island and its people reflected across the game’s iconography, cultural traditions, fauna, voicework and themes.

Tchia is an open-world sandbox that invites players to jump into the adventure of a lifetime. Players can explore the ocean depths or become one with nature, with the game’s unique soul-jumping mechanic allowing them to take control of over 30 animals and hundreds of objects, turning the environment into the ultimate tool.

Not everything is calm and relaxing however. The island Tchia calls home has been invaded by strange fabric creatures called the Maano, who, under the orders of the archipelago’s evil ruler, have abducted her father. Players will have to use everything at their disposal to take them out. In between the action, players can rest, take a break and jam with a fully playable ukulele.

Tchia is set to release in Spring 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. For more information, visit https://www.awaceb.com/tchia.

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About Awaceb:

Awaceb is a small studio based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2016, the studio’s first game was Fossil Echo, a story-driven 2D platformer. Tchia, Awaceb’s latest title, is a love letter to New Caledonia, the home of the studio’s two co-founders. 

About Kepler Interactive: Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.