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Women In Games Annual Global Conference: A question of disruption in games & esports

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13 September 2023

The Women in Games Annual Global Conference will take place virtually on Tuesday October 10th – Tickets available now – Join hundreds of other women and allies from around the world for a full day of discussion and networking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Women in Games Annual Global Conference will next month examine the idea and reality of Disruption as its theme – asking direct questions to look forward and build a better, progressive future for women in games and esports around the world.

Taking place via the Hopin online platform on Tuesday October 10th, the Conference will ask what is being done to disrupt existing norms and bring fairness to the playing field for women.

Tickets are priced at just £30, but there are Early Bird discounts on a first come, first served basis. Women in Games is a not-for-profit organisation and any money it receives from ticket sales covers the cost of the per-delegate cost incurred from the Hopin platform, as well as supporting the continuation of its work. Tickets are available here.

From questions based on original research about representation such as ‘What’s going wrong with women’s dialogue in video games?’, to questions from returning innovators about pay such as ‘Salary Transparency: Breaking the Game or Path to Success?’, the Women in Games Annual Global Conference will offer abundant challenges to the prevailing lack of fairness, whether that be in work or play environments. Mental health and toxicity are addressed in a series of sessions, from ‘Accountability and Repair: A new framework for addressing Toxicity?’ to an examination of the intersectional nature of Mysoginoir revealed through a new research report from Glitch.

Every session will pose a significant question, focusing on the Women in Games Priority Spheres of Action:

Fairness: equity and parity of pay and opportunity
Toxicity and Harassment: within workplace and gaming spaces
Entrepreneurship: opportunities, investment and funding
Talent Development: developing talent and fostering leadership culture
Education: all types and at all levels: school, training, colleges, universities, research institutes
Diverse Creative Representation: of women and their ideas in platforms, products & services
Advocacy and Awareness: raising awareness about the importance of gender equality in the global gaming ecosystem and challenging harmful stereotypes and biases 
Research and Data Collection: conducting research on the state of gender equality in gaming; using data-driven insights to inform strategies and measure progress
Community Building: fostering safe and inclusive gaming communities, provide resources to support women and girls, and encourage positive behaviours
Industry Collaboration: partnering with game developers, publishers, and other stakeholders to create inclusive games and work environments that promote diversity and equality

Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman said: 

“There are still huge challenges facing women working in games and esports, and women and girls playing games online. Our work at Women in Games is to address these significant challenges, and look to find solutions. Our Annual Global Conference provides us with the chance to ask difficult questions, to disrupt – in the hope of collectively seeking answers.“

“Women in Games’ continuing mantra is that no-one should be disadvantaged because they are a woman, and our speakers will share their perspectives on how and why their efforts at disrupting the status quo are a reason for optimism about positive change in the worlds of games, esports and beyond.”

Women in Games events are not possible without sponsors, and this year’s Conference is supported by Dovetail Games, Amiqus and Keywords Studios. Additional Sponsorship opportunities are available to suit all budgets.

To find out more about the Women in Games Annual Global Conference, visit https://hopin.com/events/women-in-games-annual-global-conference-2023/registration

About Women in Games

Women in Games’ work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and is primarily focused on Goal 5: ‘Achieve Gender Equality & Empower all Girls and Women’. 

Our purpose is to build and maintain a fair, equal and safe environment empowering girls and women in the global gaming ecosystem.

Our mission is to create new platforms, pathways and synergies, which foster opportunities that empower girls and women in the global gaming sector.

We bring together agents of change, advocates, men and boys, champions, experts, grass-roots organisations and others, for new dialogues focussed on shared solutions towards fairness and equality for all. 

We believe that by investing in women and girls, we will be instrumental in influencing positive societal change, with significant benefits for the gaming sector.

We operate within 5 spaces of Action, which are: 

  • Industry
  • Education
  • Policy
  • Community
  • Culture

www.womeningames.org

Embark on an Epic Adventure with Hyperdrive Inn – Over and Over Again

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Horsefly Games announces their next adventure game – available in Steam for wishlists!

KAUSTINEN, FINLAND, 9/13/2023: Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of mystery with Hyperdrive Inn, a captivating indie adventure that redefines the limits of interactive storytelling. Finnish-based Horsefly Games promises to deliver a game that will redefine the way the interactive narrative is understood.

Reality intertwines with the surreal, as you venture into the endless hallways of Hyperdrive Inn, an infinite hotel. Crafted with great care for detail, this point-and-click adventure offers a unique fusion of randomized content, a poignant narrative, and stunning audiovisuals.

GAMEPLAY
In Hyperdrive Inn, each playthrough is an entirely fresh experience. Unlike anything you’ve encountered before, this game thrives on randomized content and replay value. For every playthrough the content is randomized, ensuring tat no two journeys are alike. Uncover the secrets of the infinite hotel, a boundless haven capable of accommodating infinite number of guests.

You are tasked to find your enigmatic father, Mr. Hilbert, who has vanished into the thin air after triggering a cataclysmic set of events that threatens to unravel reality itself. Explore the infinite hotel. solve perplexing puzzles and immerse yourself in a narrative that strikes a chord of humanity amidst the fantastic. As you navigate this ever-expanding hotel, which mirrors our society’s intricate tapestry, you’ll confront themes like boundless growth, overpopulation, and environmental turmoil.

AUDIOVISUALS

Prepare to be entranced by a sensory symphony that elevates Hyperdrive Inn to an ethereal level. Mesmerizing original score is seamlessly woven into the fabric of the game, responding dynamically to your actions and choices. Inspired by the melodies of Finnish folk music, the soundtrack adds a layer of depth to every interaction, every discovery, and every moment of introspection.

Every visual element within the game is painstakingly handcrafted from scanned recycled fabrics, breathing life into an otherworldly environment. Prepare to be captivated by a world that feels both familiar and extraordinary, as the tactile beauty of textiles comes alive in this surreal adventure.

Hyperdrive Inn is available for wishlists on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561260/Hyperdrive_Inn/

The game is scheduled for release in October 2024 for PC

ABOUT HORSEFLY GAMES

Horsefly Games is a independent game studio located in Kaustinen Finland that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. We aim to create unforgettable adventures that leave a lasting impact on players.

Duke Nukem Collections 1 & 2 are now available to pre-order from Evercade retailers!

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Six great games from the history of Duke Nukem are coming to Evercade, including many world firsts!

Duke Nukem 1 & 2 Remastered is a new development from Blaze Entertainment and is a complete, ground up recreation of the original Duke Nukem 2D platform games!

Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown includes exclusive levels to this version of the game, which sees its first ever re-release!

Each new cartridge and its full game list are below, and you can hit the button to find your local Evercade retailer!

Duke Nukem Collection 1

  • Duke Nukem 1 Remastered
  • Duke Nukem 2 Remastered
  • Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown

PRE-ORDER NOW!

Duke Nukem Collection 2

  • Duke Nukem: Time to Kill
  • Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
  • Duke Nukem Advance

PRE-ORDER NOW!

Remasters and Meltdowns 

Duke Nukem Collection 1 brings together one of the most seminal first-person shooters of all time, along with the games that preceeded it.

Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown is the 32-bit version of the most famous of Duke’s adventures. This version gets its first ever re-release as part of Duke Nukem Collection 1, which means exclusive content to this version is available again for the first time since its initial release.

An exclusive episode with levels only found on Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown are yours to enjoy along with game optimisations we’ve made to give the best  gameplay experience.

Duke Nukem 1 & 2  Remastered are brand new re-releases of the original two Duke Nukem 2D platforming games. These have been rebuilt from the ground up by the team here at Blaze Entertainment and feature a lot of modern improvements such as smooth scrolling, widescreen support, improved resolutions, and more!

New Dimensions and Adventures

Duke Nukem Collection 2 takes a deeper look into the Duke Nukem franchise with three offerings from the late 90s and early 00s!

Duke Nukem: Time to Kill is the Duke’s first third-person adventure. This 32-bit game follows on from the success of Duke Nukem 3D and takes the franchise to new worlds in both the past, present, and future.

Its sequel, Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes, presents further third-person adventures with a myriad of new enemies to fight and several opportunities to save humanity. They both also come with a local multiplayer mode for you Evercade VS users to enjoy!

Duke Nukem Advance is a 32-bit handheld game that pushes the limits of what 3D could achieve on the handhelds of the early 00s. This standalone adventure has a very similar look and feel to the seminal Duke Nukem 3D but has great, unique gameplay and is a game that many will be discovering for the first time.

Check out the cartridges below to find out where to pre-order these new collections!

Full Throttle Mayhem | GAZZLERS Roars onto VR Headsets Today!

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Embark on an epic train ride across the lands of Ginkgo: GAZZLERS is out now on Quest, Steam VR, and PICO VR, with the PS VR2 version following soon after. 

14 September 2023 – The VR roguelite shooter, GAZZLERS, rolls out today on VR platforms, and will let players build the ultimate weapons to shoot, block, and dodge their way through hordes of crazy enemies.

The diesel-fueled chaos begins on the 14th of September on Steam, Quest, and PICO VR, with the PlayStation VR2 ​ version following soon after. GAZZLERS will be priced at $14.99, with a 13% launch discount on Steam and PICO VR, where it will be $12.99 for a limited time.

Boasting an extravagant comic book aesthetic and wacky humor, GAZZLERS is an adrenaline-fueled ride where players hurtle their locomotive through the desert expanse of Ginkgo, facing off against a marauding army in a mad display of vehicular mayhem along the way.

GAZZLERS Launch Trailer:

About the game

GAZZLERS is an insane VR shooter full of diesel-fueled chaos! Embark on an epic train ride across the lands of Ginkgo. Build your ultimate weapon and shoot, block, and dodge your way through hordes of crazy enemies to reach the Temple of the Machine God.

With surprises around every corner – from unexpected encounters to jaw-dropping weapon enhancements and satisfying skills – no two runs are the same! It’s an exhilarating, on-rails journey where quick thinking & precision are your golden tickets to victory!

Key features

  • PILGRIMAGE OF STEEL – Embark on the Pilgrimage in your trusty locomotive with nothing more than your gun and your shield. Travel across the lands of Ginkgo, discover new enemies, and use weapons left behind by the fallen Pilgrims.
  • FIGHT THE GAZZLERS – Fight hordes of Gazzlers, insane creatures riding their mechanical contraptions, dead set on stopping you in your tracks. Discover the strategies behind their crazy clunkers so you can find the best way to beat them.
  • BUILD CRAZY WEAPONS – Unlock different weapon components and mods that impact the workings of your gun. Upgrade and combine the parts you find on your Pilgrimage to create a weapon so insane that it just might work!
  • ONE MORE RUN – GAZZLERS is an on-rails arcade VR shooter that features a roguelite-inspired encounter system. Get as far as you can, collect Scrap, upgrade your Skills and take on the Pilgrimage once more, stronger than ever!
  • MOVE IT! – Built exclusively for VR, GAZZLERS will keep you on your toes as you’ll have to physically aim, block and dodge your way through an insane journey full of hilarious encounters.

About Odders

Odders is an innovative team passionate about XR and new technologies. They are focused on the gaming industry at the moment but their ambitions go even further! They develop their own projects (Les Mills Bodycombat, OhShape, Chess Club) and help other amazing companies to make their dreams come true as publisher

Odders breathes joy and creativity. The team is not just a group of professionals; they’re a family, dedicated and talented. They’re a bunch of gaming enthusiasts, pet lovers, meme fans, all bound by their passion for shaping the future of XR gaming.

​About Bolt Blaster Games

Bolt Blaster Games is a passionate team of ambitious game designers!! Headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium, Bolt Blaster Games has a mission to conquer the world with games that are fun and pure, unhinged chaos. Add VR into the mix, and you get GAZZLERS!

Neon White Physical Editions Now Available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5

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Scope Out the Physical Edition at retailers nationwide

Sydney, Australia – 13th September 2023: iam8bit and distribution partner Skybound Games, together with publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Ben Esposito and Angel Matrix, have launched the retail edition of Neon White for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The retail edition is now available for purchase!

The standard retail edition of Neon White features an original 11 x 17 in. foldout poster and artwork by talented character artist Rebecca Ryan.

A trailer showcasing the Neon White retail edition can be viewed below

Neon White is a lightning-fast first-person action game about exterminating demons beyond the pearly gates. With a Metacritic score of 90 and nominations for “Best Debut”, “Best Design” and “Innovation Award” at the 2023 Game Developers Choice Awards, players assume the role of Neon White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other (oddly familiar) demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven.

About iam8bit

iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming chill vibes simulator Simpler Times. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.

About Skybound Games

Skybound is a company for creators. We’re known for using the Wheel of Awesome to make cool stuff, no matter the platform. We place creators and their projects at the center of the wheel and work with them to keep the integrity of their vision as it becomes a comic, game, TV series, film, audio series, or all of the above.

Skybound builds global franchises. We’ve been the home of The Walking Dead and Invincible since 2010 and are leaders in creating universes that become pop culture phenomena from our library of over 150 properties, including the emerging tentpole Impact Winter.

Skybound is a force in games. We publish, produce and distribute video games across every genre, including the blockbuster The Walking Dead series and the BAFTA award-winning Before Your Eyes.

About Annapurna Interactive

Annapurna Interactive, founded in 2016, works with game creators from around the world to develop and release personal experiences for everyone. Their award-winning portfolio includes Neon White, Stray, Outer Wilds, Storyteller, What Remains of Edith Finch, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Solar Ash, and A Memoir Blue, as well as upcoming titles Thirsty Suitors, COCOON, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Open Roads, Forever Ago, Skin Deep, Flock, Bounty Star, Silent Hill: Townfall and more.

LEGO 2K Drive Announces Drive Pass Season 2 Arriving Tomorrow

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Drive Pass Season 2 features 100 tiers and new rewards, alongside the recently added Brick Brawl mode

Today, 2K and the LEGO Group revealed the second Drive Pass* Season is coming to LEGO® 2K Drive tomorrow. All players will have access to 100 new tiers and the ability to earn 22 Free Rewards, including three Vehicles, five Brick Packs, five Drivers and more! Additionally, you can also now square off in the vehicular chaos of the new Brick Brawl mode.

For those who purchase the Premium Drive Pass for Season 2, which is included in the Year 1 Drive Pass, players will also have the ability to earn 103 Premium Rewards including:

  • New Vehicles and Drivers -PremiumDrive Pass Season 2 includes 11 new Vehicles and 10 New Drivers. With creations inspired by the LEGO City Design Team, new rewards include quirky creatures like a water-ready unicorn in pool-floaty form, a drivable couch, a viking ship, and more!
  • New Customisations – With PremiumDrive Pass Season 2 players can also take their creativity in the Garage to new heights with new Brick Packs, Stickers, Sounds, Flairs and more.

LEGO 2K Drive Seasons are not time-limited so players can pick up and play each Season at their own pace. Players that have been enjoying the Free version of a Season and decide to upgrade to the Premium version of Drive Pass Season 2 will instantly unlock all the Premium rewards they have earned based on their current level.

Additionally, as part of Season 2’s launch, last week saw several exciting updates for LEGO 2K Drive.

  • Brick Brawl lets players test their mettle in team-based battles in the new multiplayer mode that’s free to all**. A 3v3 online multiplayer mode that can also be played in 1v1 local splitscreen, the skirmishes push players to wreck an opponent’s vehicle, while hosting matchings in unique arenas that are full of destructive Power-Ups, criss-crossing pathways, and obstacles that players can use to their advantage. 
  • Ranked Multiplayer Online Modes arrived as an addition to the Play with Everyone online multiplayer modes**. The Race and Brick Brawl modes allow for Ranked competition, and you can queue for them in a party of up to three players online. The Ranked leaderboards are reset at the end of each two-week Heat, with six Heats in every new Season. Beyond bragging rights, climbing the ladders of each Heat and Season in Ranked multiplayer lets you earn additional rewards. More details about Ranked Modes are available here.

To learn more, please visit https://lego.2k.com/drive/ and follow on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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*Drive Pass rewards require unlocking with gameplay. Premium Rewards are only available as part of the paid Premium Drive Pass. Season 2 of the Premium Drive Pass is available for individual purchase and included in the Year 1 Drive Pass. The Year 1 Drive Pass is included in the Awesome Edition and Awesome Rivals Edition and is available for individual purchase. Base Game, Internet Connection and 2K Account required.  

**Base game, 2K Account and Internet Connection required. Online console play requires a paid subscription.

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‘The Grinch: Christmas Adventures’ Steals Your Summer – The Holidays Begin Now With All New Gameplay Trailer

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‘The Grinch: Christmas Adventures’ is the first video game released in over 16 years, based on the classic children’s book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! from the legendary creator Dr. Seuss. Today Outright Games have released a brand new gameplay trailer for the upcoming title that shows off the vibrant and colourful visuals found in the game, authentically recreated from the original illustrations in the book.

Bandai Namco Europe together with Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment are proud to showcase gameplay for this iconic franchise for the first time. The trailer showcases not only the green grouch and his faithful dog Max in action, but the energetic 2D platforming gameplay and wonderfully festive power-ups such as the lasso candy-cane and enemy freezing snowballs.

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures has been designed with families in mind, with accessibility features for the youngest of gamers, as well as an asymmetric co-op mode where the second player takes control of the Grinch’s canine companion, Max.

Having recently been showcased at Gamescom in Cologne, where it was made playable for the first time, the upcoming video game is the first in sixteen years to be based on the iconic character and will serve as a brilliant introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss for a new generation of fans.

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures will be available on October 13th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and digitally on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, , and PC.

Iron Maiden Closes Out World of Tanks Modern Armor’s Metal Fest

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September 12th, 2023 – Metal Mania continues to grip the Wargaming world, as World of Tanks Modern Armor (WoTMA) welcomes the legendary band Iron Maiden as the final act of Metal Fest.  First the mighty Sabaton began Metal Fest, then mosh monsters Megadeth brought the thunder to the show. Now Iron Maiden storms the Metal Fest stage for the big finale!

WoTMA’s Metal Fest, an immersive in-game music event, will amplify its adrenaline-fueled experience with a heavy metal double-down encore, featuring branded tanks and awe-inspiring commanders. The Metal Fest event is a three-act extravaganza, with each act showcasing a powerhouse band. Sabaton led Act 1, Megadeth took the spotlight in Act 2, and now, Iron Maiden closes out the massive festival as the headliner for Act 3.

From September 12th to October 3rd, Iron Maiden offers players an unparalleled hard rock experience. As players embark on the quest to conquer challenge stages, they’ll unlock a trove of exclusive rewards that truly embody the spirit of Iron Maiden.

The Iron Maiden-themed Senjutsu TO-55 flamethrower tank brings fire-shooting damage to enemies in the game’s World War II battles. Following in the Senjutsu’s tracks is the A Matter of Life and Death (AMOLAD) tank, a Cold War vehicle exclusive to World of Tanks Modern Armor that was designed specifically for this event. Both tanks truly embody the power and commanding force that make Iron Maiden the metal legends they are.

Iron Maiden’s iconic figurehead Eddie appears as a 3D Hero Commander, his guttural growling voiceover sending shivers down the spine as his rage comes to the fight.

There will also be a gallery of 14 different Eddie 2D Standard Commanders to collect. Each one is meticulously designed to pay tribute to Eddie, who has appeared on all Iron Maiden album covers to date.

Additionally, tankers will feel the fever of the coming battle with the resonating power of two Iron Maiden songs, “Brighter Than a Thousand Suns” and “The Writing on the Wall.” These metal anthems will echo through the garage as the triumphant prelude for those who own these epic Iron Maiden tanks.

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About World of Tanks Modern Armor

World of Tanks Modern Armor is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, fight it out on a variety of maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 900 tanks from 11 different nations.

World of Tanks Modern Armor is played by millions of players worldwide and is available on PlayStation®4 & 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X. World of Tanks Modern Armor can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X.

Official website: http://console.worldoftanks.com

About Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band that formed in London in 1975. They are one of the most iconic and influential bands in the history of heavy metal music. The band is known for its energetic live performances, elaborate stage setups, and their distinctive figurehead “Eddie,” which has appeared on most of their album covers.

Lies of P Introduces Some of Its Most Fearsome Foes With Boss Battle Showcase Video

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NEOWIZ, a leading game developer and publisher in South Korea, shared a showcase video today highlighting some of the most menacing unique enemies and spectacular boss battles players can discover in the highly-anticipated Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like title, Lies of P.From horrendous mutated monsters to the King of Puppets himself, the video demonstrates the sheer variety of combat encounters and the impressive scale of boss fights found within Lies of P, with many more still to be discovered in the full game.

Eager fans can pre-order the title now to receive exclusive bonuses! Pre-orders for the digital standard edition come with the “Mischievous Puppet’s Set” outfit, while the deluxe edition adds the “Great Venigni’s Set” outfit, a unique mask, and grants players access to the game three days early. The physical version is presented in an exclusive SteelBook® tome-inspired collector’s box alongside a 92-page artbook. Bonus digital items include the original soundtrack and “The Great Venigni’s Set” outfit and a unique mask to be worn to the festival. A physical standard edition is also available.

Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio, Lies of P is an action Souls-like game set in the dark, Belle Époque-inspired city of Krat. Once a beautiful city, Krat has become a living nightmare as deadly puppets run amok and a plague sweeps the land. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the city on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human. Lies of P presents an elegant world filled with tension, deep combat and character customization systems, and a gripping story with interesting narrative choices where the more lies told, the more human P becomes. Just remember: in a world filled with lies, no one can be trusted…

NEOWIZ will launch Lies of P on Sept. 19, 2023. The standard and deluxe editions are available for pre-order for $59.99 and $69.99 respectively, in digital or physical format on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and participating retailers. The standard edition of Lies of P will also be available via the Mac App Store for models with Apple silicon at launch for $59.99. Supported Mac systems and recommended specs to be announced soon. This game is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB, PEGI 16, and USK 16.

Fans interested in learning more can follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Steam, or join the community on the official Discord server.

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Step into a Saturday Morning Cartoon in MythForce, Out Now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch

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Step into a Saturday Morning Cartoon in MythForce™, Out Now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch

Team up with friends in Beamdog and Aspyr’s roguelite adventure inspired by the classics of ’80s fantasy animation!

EDMONTON, Alberta — Sept. 12, 2023 — Rise and shine! Developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr have announced that the first-person roguelike action game MythForce™ is out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, and has officially exited early access on the Epic Games Store. Set in a fantasy world inspired by 1980s-era cartoons, the full launch of MythForce grows the adventure with new story episodes, unlockable difficulty modes for greater challenges, and an overhaul of the meta-progression system. MythForce is available on all platforms for $29.99, and a Deluxe Edition featuring the base game, original soundtrack and art book is available on Steam for $39.99.

MythForce is a roguelike adventure set in the ever-changing Cursed Lands, an immersive cartoon world filled with crypts and castles. Team up as a group of up to four friends in online co-op on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (up to two players on Nintendo Switch), and unleash your inner hero in intense first-person combat, wielding legendary weapons and powerful magic in an immersive fantasy dungeon crawl that will test your skills and leave you craving for more.

Key Features

  • Star in Your Own Saturday Morning Cartoon: Step into a vibrant and colorful world crafted on the classic aesthetics and techniques of the ’80s animation era.
  • High Fantasy Swords & Sorcery: Feel the thrill of each swing and the might of each spell as you smite hordes of enemies and emerge victorious in heart-pounding, first-person combat.
  • Deep Roguelike Adventure: Level up as you explore the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to become even stronger with each playthrough.
  • Play Together with Friends: Team up with friends or meet fellow adventurers online to conquer the Cursed Lands together in co-op mode for up to four players on PC, Xbox and PlayStation, and two players on Nintendo Switch.
  • New Content for 1.0 Launch: The official 1.0 launch of MythForce on consoles and PC includes nine episodes across three chapters (up from one chapter in early access) and an overhaul of the meta-progression system with drop-in/drop-out functionality for online co-op.

Aspyr and Beamdog have also partnered with Limited Run Games to release physical Standard and Collector’s editions of MythForce on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch. The Collector’s edition includes several exclusive items for die-hard fans. For more information on these products, available to pre-order now through Sept. 24, visit www.limitedrungames.com/collections/mythforce.

For more on MythForce, visit www.MythForce.com, and follow along with the latest updates on Discord, Twitter and Facebook.

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

About Beamdog

Established in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer, Beamdog is a Canadian video game studio with headquarters in Edmonton, Canada. With a diverse team of designers, artists and developers, Beamdog crafts playful fun that sparks childlike wonder and forges connections between people, stories and imagination. Beamdog is best known for bringing beloved Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying classics like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Torment back to life across modern platforms. MythForce is the first of many original titles Beamdog hopes to share with the world. Visit www.beamdog.com for more information.