The critically acclaimed roguelike deck-building card battler sensation makes its long-awaited mobile debut!
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands & SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 27, 2022 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and independent developer Shiny Shoe have released the hit roguelike deck-building card battle game Monster Train on the App Store. The iOS version of Monster Train is available for $9.99 and includes the full base game, the “Wild Mutations” DLC, and a number of bonus cards and units added to the game since its original release. Players looking for an even deeper experience can also purchase “The Last Divinity” DLC, available separately for $3.99.
Set on a train ride to hell, Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck-building game in which you must defend three vertical battlegrounds simultaneously against the forces of heaven. Choose your route carefully, recruit powerful units, and upgrade your cards and champions to win. With hundreds of cards to unlock, six clans with distinct gameplay to mix and match, and multiple solutions to tackle a variety of tactical challenges, no Monster Train run is ever the same!
Monster Train Key Features:
Roguelike Card Strategy with a Twist: Put your tactical skills to the ultimate test and experience a fresh take on deck-building with not one, but three battlegrounds to defend at the same time.
Build & Master Unique Decks: Construct your deck from hundreds of upgradeable cards and a variety of monster clans with multiple levels to unlock.
Choose Your Challenge:Monster Train delivers 25 difficulty levels to overcome! Take on new challenges with hugely modified gameplay mutators and compete on the global leaderboards, then design your own unique trials and share them with friends!
Endless Replayability: No run is ever the same! Unlock new items, choose different routes and decks, and face an onslaught of ever-changing enemies and bosses.
Monster Train debuted in 2020 to popular and critical acclaim, appearing on multiple “Best of 2020” lists and receiving a nomination for Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Microsoft Store.
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 critically acclaimed John Wick Hex, GSE’s selection of titles includes Monster Train, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, Hard West, and its sequel, Hard West 2. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.
About Shiny Shoe
Shiny Shoe is the creator of the award-winning deckbuilding roguelike Monster Train. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Shiny Shoe is dedicated to creating highly replayable and polished experiences for PC, console, and mobile. The studio is currently developing Inkbound, an online co-op roguelike releasing in 2023. https://shinyshoe.com
Season Pass owners can hammer the battlefield with the new hybrid melee support hero: the Blacksmith!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 27, 2022 – Come get some more! Evil Dead: The Game’s latest update, out now on consoles and PC, unleashes a range of new MGM’s Army of Darkness-themed content, starting with the “Evil Dead: The Game – Hail to the King Bundle.” This new premium DLC, available to Season Pass owners or as a standalone purchase for $9.99, introduces Evil Dead: The Game’s newest Survivor character – the hard-hammering Blacksmith – as well as five bonus outfits for Ash, Henry the Red and Lord Arthur, including a special Ash Halloween outfit.
A hybrid support hero with some warrior characteristics, the Blacksmith is a master with all melee weapons, but unable to use ranged weapons. His special ability lets players generate random weapons for the entire team with scrap collected around the battlefield – the more scrap gathered, the greater the odds of creating an item of higher rarity, so craft wisely.
There’s also new content available for all players today with Evil Dead: The Game’s “Hail to the King” Update. Experience even more co-op PvP|PvE multiplayer action with two new weapons: the rapid-fire crossbow ranged weapon and the quarterstaff melee weapon. A new single-player side mission is also now available for all players. Kandar’s Witch has opened a rift in time and space at Castle Kandar, and if repelling the hordes of Hades wasn’t enough of a challenge, Henry the Red must put her to the sword and save the entire universe.
Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest names together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four Survivors to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon – or become the Demon yourself, using its powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls! Choose your squad with fan-favorite characters from every era in the series, and battle with a wide variety of weapons to survive the night in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions.
Evil Dead: The Game is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, leading European production and distribution company STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.
Evil Dead: The Game is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit EvilDeadtheGame.com, and follow the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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 and Evil Dead: The Game. 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.
About Boss Team Games
Boss Team Games, LLC focuses on console, PC, and mobile games based on iconic characters and franchises. In addition to Evil Dead: The Game, the company recently released the hit mobile game Cobra Kai: Card Fighter and is working on other titles adapted from popular film and television franchises. Follow Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames.
About Renaissance Pictures
Renaissance Pictures was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
About Creative Licensing
Located in Los Angeles, Calif., Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.
About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)
STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all four major European markets – France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain – as well as in Australia and New Zealand. It finances and produces around 30 films per year, distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 6,500 titles from 60 countries. directly or through its award-winning network of European production companies.
About Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms, and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for November is here. Take on savage foes with traditional weapons and supernatural abilities in Nioh 2, cast spells and solve puzzles in Lego Harry Potter Collection and take to the stars for physics sim Heavenly Bodies.
These titles can be enjoyed by PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Deluxe members from Tuesday, 1 November. The PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe Game Catalogue lineup for November will be announced later in the coming weeks..
Let’s take a closer look at each of the monthly games…
Nioh 2 / Nioh Remastered | PS4, PS5
Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a mysterious half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior, in this challenging single player action RPG sequel. Take down a host of deadly new Yokai, seasoned samurai warriors and gargantuan boss monsters in Team Ninja’s stylised vision of Japan’s early Sengoku period. Players can unsheathe their deadly weapons and cut down all enemies in their path using a revamped combat system and the ability to transform into a full Yokai to unleash devastating paranormal powers.
PlayStation Plus members can add both Nioh 2 on PS4 and Nioh 2 Remastered to their game library.
Lego Harry Potter Collection | PS4
The Lego Harry Potter Collection brings together Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 remastered! This compilation unites the creative prowess of Lego and the expansive world of Harry Potter, with an exciting journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, puzzle-solving, lessons, dueling and much more. Enjoy two player fun either local or online.
Heavenly Bodies | PS4, PS5
Discover the ever-changing nuances of weightless motion in this challenging physics game, featuring a collection of stellar scenarios inspired by the feats of space explorers and researchers throughout history. Players can wrangle control of their cosmonaut’s arms with the left and right thumbsticks to push, pull and clamber through fully physically simulated scenarios aboard a scientific research station, alone or with a friend via local co-op.
Don’t forget PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 31 October to add Hot Wheels Unleashed, Injustice 2 and Superhot to their game library.
Check out the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games-inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.
Each new DLC hero introduces new story missions, a new upgrade for The Abbey and new skins and outfits
Today, 2K and Marvel Entertainment announced details for the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass, available as part of the Legendary Edition of the game and for individual purchase. Containing some of the most popular and beloved characters from across the Marvel Universe, details around the Season Pass were revealed by the Merc with a Mouth himself, Deadpool, alongside ferocious new artwork by popular comic book artist Ryan Stegman.
The Season Pass includes four DLC packs to add even more allies to your roster, including:
DLC Pack #1 – Deadpool: A foulmouthed mercenary with a heart of gold, Deadpool has a penchant for grisly violence and lighthearted, fourth-wall breaking wisecracks;
DLC Pack #2 – Venom: Spider-Man’s nemesis and one of the main game’s bosses, Venom turns playable hero in DLC #2, armed with all of the same symbiote attacks that once threatened the lives of the Midnight Suns;
DLC Pack #3 – Morbius: One of the original comic book Midnight Sons, Morbius is an accomplished biochemist who, in an attempt to cure his own rare blood disease, turned himself into a living vampire;
DLC Pack #4 – Storm: A powerful member of the X-Men, Storm has the ability to generate and manipulate wind, lightning, rain, and other types of weather to her will.
In addition to these heroes and their respective new abilities, each of the four post-launch DLC packs included in the Season Pass will introduce new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits.
The Season Pass also includes the Legendary Premium Pack featuring the following 23 premium skins** such as Blade’s Blade 1602 skin, Captain America’s Future Soldier skin, Iron Man’s Iron Knight skin and Spider-Man’s Demon Spider skin. These skins are available right at launch.
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.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is rated M by the Australian Classification Board. Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info.
**Premium skins must be used with the equivalent in-game character. Characters may require unlocking through gameplay. For digital orders, Season Pass content and the premium skins will be automatically delivered in-game upon release. For physical orders, Season Pass content and premium skins will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game and available upon release. Terms apply.
LONDON (Oct. 26, 2022)– Today, players can embark on a brand-new adventure in SQUARE ENIX®’s action RPG STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ with the release of its second expansion “Wanderer of the Rift,” now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. Developed in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, Wanderer of the Rift picks up the storyline in recently released expansion Trials of the Dragon King, in which players can pit Jack and his allies against Gilgamesh, the dimension traveling fan-favorite character from the FINAL FANTASY series.
Watch the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Wanderer of the Rift launch trailer here:
New content in the Wanderer of the Rift expansion includes:
New Missions – After clearing the first expansion, Trials of the Dragon King, players can dive into new missions and experience an original story featuring Gilgamesh.
New Job: Blue Mage – Players can unlock the Blue Mage job by progressing through the Wanderer of the Rift story missions. As a Blue Mage, players can learn enemy abilities and turn them into their own powers, either as instant abilities through Soul Shield or by equipping certain accessories.
GILGAMESH Difficulty Level – While playing on this new difficulty mode, players can obtain special relic equipment imbued with various special effects. Players can utilize these additional special effects while facing off against more challenging combat with higher level enemies, including “chaotic monsters,” which, when defeated, will grant greater rewards.
Dimension Bringer – Once this new game mechanic is activated, enemies in the vicinity of the dimension bringer will be slowed down, with the damage the player inflicts increasing each time an action ability is used. When the effect is active, a special attack can be unleashed which rapidly takes down the foe with combos.
Monster Bells – Players can receive a Monster Bell to aid them in battle by finding a summonstone and completing a special event with that monster. Players can increase their affinity with their monster through conversations, feeding it and using items.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Wanderer of the Rift expansion is now available at no additional cost through the game’s Season Pass, which is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Season Pass will give owners access to the first expansion Trials of the Dragon King, as well as the upcoming “DIFFERENT FUTURE” expansion.
About STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Jack and his allies, Ash and Jed, burn with the resolve to defeat Chaos as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Yet doubts remain – are they truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold? Step into a world of dark fantasy and revel in the exhilarating action-packed battles.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO GAMES KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is a subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO GAMES consists of six development brands creating innovative and iconic game series extending across a wide range of genres: KOU SHIBUSAWA, ω-Force, Team NINJA, Gust, Ruby Party, and midas. Signature series include ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION, Winning Post, DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, Toukiden, Nioh, NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE, Atelier Ryza, BLUE REFLECTION, Angelique, and La Corda d’Oro.
ABOUT Team NINJA Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ six brands, with development teams specializing in creating hardcore action games. Their most famous series include: NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE and Nioh, and the team consistently develops new titles that receive praise from all around the world.
About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
FINAL FANTASY, the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN logo, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are a registered trademark or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
About STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Jack and his allies, Ash and Jed, burn with the resolve to defeat Chaos as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Yet doubts remain – are they truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold? Step into a world of dark fantasy and revel in the exhilarating action – packed battles.
Taking inspiration from the classic franchises of a genre is always a good place to start when it comes to developing a new game, especially when it happens to be one placed firmly in the survival horror genre. With Signalis, developers rose-engine have obviously taken to heart many of the elements that fans have loved in the original games and have put their own unique spin on things. The question is, have they managed to do it successfully while making sure that Signalis still feels like it has its own unique take on survival horror?
Story
Players take on the role of Elster, an android that has crash landed on a snow covered planet in search of her lost companion and seeking to keep their promise with them. However, this journey is far from a normal one, even in the dystopian futuristic setting of Signalis as Elster’s travels bring her into a mining location where things have gone horribly wrong. With only a few surviving humans and other seemingly sane androids throughout the facility, the horrors laying in wait for Elster quickly begin to ramp up, monstrous creatures begin to attack and the very world itself begins to shift and change.
Now while we won’t go into the specifics of what happens in Signalis or even what it draws inspiration from outside of the sphere of video games as it would spoil some of the surprises, it must be said that the game handles its story exceptionally well. The universe it builds is one of decline that has seen humanity manage to expand beyond Earth but at costs that are both terrible and unknown. While most of these world building elements aren’t directly expressed, players will find countless bits of lore scattered across levels, some of which is directly involved in solving the many puzzles that block the player’s way.
This doesn’t even touch upon the journey of Elster herself as players will pursue their goal deeper and deeper into madness, finding out that perhaps this exploration effort and mining has gone too far. rose-engine has crafted a compelling narrative that will keep players wondering just what they will uncover next and always wondering just what may happen once a puzzle is solved. This is handled not only through great writing but also the way that the story is presented through frequent shifts in perspective, transferring players from the usual isometric view to first person in certain scenes as well as the stylistic cutscene choices that can present events in high quality anime-style pixel art or with gruesome retro 3D models, often swapping between the two mid-scene or even flashing text violently across the screen. This quality of presentation during scenes really drives home the narrative and sets a certain tone of uneasiness throughout Signalis, making this a gripping title that is incredibly hard to walk away from.
Gameplay
For the most part players will be spending their time in Signalis playing through an isometric top-down view, exploring rooms and corridors littered with monstrous beings, items needed for survival and for solving puzzles, and plenty of documents containing clues and lore. It is nice to note that should players not be the most familiar with survival horror, the game does offer the option to adjust the difficulty of combat encounters. That being said, balancing what players are bringing with them, what enemies they take down, and choosing to sometimes trade health over ammo and vice versa are all parts of surviving in Signalis.
Players will make use of a stand-still aiming system that has a fairly solid lock-on mechanic allowing players to aim at enemies and focus their shot before firing. It is also entirely possible to shove an enemy that gets too close to create some breathing room or avoid an attack and should players drop an enemy to the ground, they can also stomp them out rather than waste an additional bullet. Of course, considering the horrors players are facing down it only makes sense that most foes don’t stay down forever. While some enemies will remain down forever, most of them will stand back up as players travel back and forth through locations, meaning it is often better to juke around enemies than waste a bullet unless they are really getting in the way.
Of course, should players really need to eliminate a foe permanently there are tools to do so. Alongside the various firearms that players will eventually find, Signalis also provides a number of tools. These include powerful flares that can be used to burn a downed enemy and eliminate them permanently, disposable shock batons to instantly drop an enemy, autoinjectors that will save the player from the brink of death, and more. Of course, while all these options are made available to players, Signalis has some fairly dire limitations at times and these come two-fold. Not only can players run the risk of running low on ammunition or healing items if they play too carelessly, but they must also manage to survive with only six inventory slots at all times.
One of the key retro design elements in Signalis is the limited inventory system and since everything, including equipped weapons and tools, takes a slot, it is often a balancing game between how much players will want to actually carry at any given time. Do they venture out from a save room leaving behind all healing items and only bringing one weapon and some ammo along, leaving the rest of the inventory open for puzzle pieces and keys? Or make a run for the puzzle carrying everything needed to solve it at once at the risk of having no way to defend themselves?
This level of inventory management is actually balanced surprisingly well and makes for some fairly intense encounters and moments that would otherwise be meaningless if players could carry everything with them. It is a bit annoying however that the game does hard cap how much ammo players can carry with them for a single weapon at any time. This means that even if players have been saving their shotgun ammo, they can only bring fifteen shells with them at a time even if they have well over thirty shots available.
Not only is the combat in Signalis handled incredibly well but the puzzles are also a real highlight of the game. As players progress through the game they will encounter a wide variety of puzzles and while they can be challenging, often relying on textual clues or even the use of an in-game screenshot item to remember certain patterns, they never feel unfair. Interestingly enough, almost every puzzle has a number of interactable elements that give it a unique feeling compared to simply tracking down items. This can range from flipping switches to balance gauges, turning dials, even using an on-person radio broadcast system, and more making for far more interesting experiences than simply plugging in a basic solution.
Visuals & Audio
With its retro pixel art design rose-engine has managed to create an eerie and unsettling atmosphere where players will always be entering a new location dreading what may be found. Between stylistic choices of having visual glitches on enemies and the hard shifts between anime style cutscenes with flashes of text blasting the screen, players will find Signalis to be a real visual treat. There isn’t too much to actually be afraid of while playing the game but it perfectly nails the unsettling feeling of exploring the unknown and eventually the grotesque.
The soundtrack is also handled incredibly well with the development team knowing exactly when to use music for certain areas and when to leave things completely quiet to help build up the tension.
Overall
Although Signalis may not be the scariest game around it does nail the unsettling feeling of exploring a decrepit ruin littered with signs of what used to be a living, albeit dystopian, location that has since fallen to the cosmic horrors that players will need to face down. With a gripping storyline that will keep players venturing through its satisfying puzzles and well-balanced combat, Signalis is a must play for fans of survival horror, especially those who enjoyed the classics of the genre.
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Paradox Interactive’s Grand Society Simulation Strides on to the World Stage
Sydney, Australia – 26 October 2022 – A revolution has many sounds. There is the tumult of protest. The crackle of gunfire. The whirring of machines and the whistle of steam. The resonant echoes of the past are only that – echoes – and not a barrier to the future you will sing. Now, Paradox Interactive invites you to conduct this symphony of noise, bringing order to the chaos of society. Erect your grand tomorrow in Victoria 3 today.
Victoria 3 is the newest historical grand strategy game from the masters of the form at Paradox Interactive. Set in the dramatic century from 1836 to 1936, Victoria 3 casts you as the guiding spirit of not just a nation, but a population, responding to its material and political needs as changes in technology, ideology and diplomacy transform the globe. Every individual, from lowly serf to mighty industrialist, has a role to play in this grand drama as you build factories, trade valuable goods, reform your government, and stave off the dogs of war.
Features of Victoria 3 include:
Infinite Replayability: Rewrite history as any of dozens of nations from the Victorian Era, from industrial powerhouses like Great Britain and Prussia to populous giants like Russia and Qing China or powers in waiting like Japan or Colonial Canada.
Deep Societal Simulation: Every inhabitant of your nation is simulated, whether farmer or clerk, capitalist or craftsman. Each has personal beliefs, political preferences and, most importantly, a standard of living to maintain.
Challenging Economic Gameplay: Develop your economy through the development of new industries and institutions, trading surplus goods to the many markets of the world and importing what your population needs to make life affordable.
Diplomatic Brinkmanship: Anything you can win through war can also be achieved at the negotiating table. Open diplomatic plays, calling on allies for support, as you press demands on weaker or rival nations.
Political Development: Manage the various political factions in your country through laws and reforms. Can you improve the life of your citizens, if it means angering established authorities?
A Living World: Watch the map change before your eyes, as newly constructed railways run between burgeoning cities, many of which were mere hamlets decades before.
More information about Victoria 3 is available here.
About Paradox Interactive The Paradox Interactive group includes development, publishing, and licensing of games and brands, consisting of a portfolio of more than 100 titles created both internally and by independent studios. Paradox owns an array of award-winning and top-selling brands including Cities: Skylines, Stellaris, Crusader Kings, Victoria, Age of Wonders, and the World of Darkness catalogue. From the company’s start in 2004, Paradox has published its games worldwide, with top markets including the USA, UK, China, Germany, France, Russia, and Scandinavia. Today, over five million gamers play a Paradox game each month. Paradox Interactive AB (publ)’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under ticker PDX. FNCA Sweden AB is the company’s Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit www.paradoxinteractive.com.
About PLAION
PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with ten development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.
PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.
Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.
With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.
PLAION owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL, USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.
Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.
PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.
New Content and Improvements, 20% Discount Until November 1st
AALBORG, Denmark — October 25, 2022 —GRAVEN, the dark-fantasy action-adventure FPS co-published by 3D Realms/Fulqrum Publishing and developed by Slipgate Ironworks, releases its third and final major update today on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and other digital platforms ahead of a full release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
For this last update, Slipgate has concocted some new features perfect for Halloween:
Wander through the winding, flooded repository beneath the Library of Cruxfirth, the first of three hubs launching in the full game
A new side quest to unravel
New pickups and breakables to discover
The devious new Skeleton Sapper enemy
Proof of the afterlife among the most unfortunate denizens of Cruxfirth
To prepare for the upcoming 1.0 launch, the teams have focused on refining several features such as enhanced combat and AI, improving the Archivist and the Festering Congregation battles, and adding two new difficulty options, Casual and Flagellant.
Available now on PC, GRAVEN sets players on a dark pilgrimage as a disgraced Priest hunting down heretics. Wield sorcery and conventional weaponry to eradicate untold horrors either solo or with up to four players. Explore a reactive world inspired by immersive sims where the answers must be sought out with creative thinking and observational prowess.
“We’re getting closer and closer to launch, but we wanted to get one last big update out for our awesome community,” said Frederik Schreiber, CEO of 3D Realms. “Their feedback has been instrumental in making sure we do GRAVEN justice.”
GRAVEN is out now via Steam Early Access, GOG, and Epic Games Store and will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2023.
Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer, and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong: Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne, and Prey.
Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, that includes both in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing has successfully launched over 100 game titles including the critically acclaimed series – King’s Bounty, Men of War and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Deep Sky Derelicts, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Forgive Me Father, & more.
For more information about Fulqrum Publishing and their games, please visit the official Fulqrum Publishing website.
About Slipgate Ironworks™
Industry veterans with two decades worth of indie and AAA experience, Slipgate Ironworks™ has contributed to popular titles, including Ion Fury, Daymare: 1998,Ancestor’s Legacy, and most recently, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and Ghostrunner. Proudly old-school, the team all shares the same vision: “We only work on games we’d play ourselves.”
Become teen superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir in this new action-adventure game based on the hit animated TV series
MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 25, 2022 – Paris needs a hero… or two! Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx, the new video game inspired by the beloved animated television series ZAG HEROEZ Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, is out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC for $49.99. Embark on a journey with courageous teen superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir and save the city in this action-adventure experience featuring single-player and local co-op. The Miraculous Ultimate Edition is also available for $59.99 and includes three exclusive costumes: two alternate looks for Lady Bug and one for Cat Noir.
Hawk Moth and his devious cronies have hatched a plan to unleash a giant sentimonster on Paris, and only the city’s mightiest superhero duo can squash it before it’s too late. Dive into the magical world of Miraculous and face off against some infamous – and some never-before-seen – foes from the series. Power up your heroes, master their abilities, and put an end to Hawk Moth’s devious scheme!
KEY FEATURES
Epic Single-Player Adventure: Play as Ladybug and Cat Noir in an original story inspired by the fan-favorite TV series. Swing or vault into action with Ladybug’s fast-flinging yo-yo and Cat Noir’s magically versatile staff!
Team Up for Couch Co-op: Battle together with a buddy in local co-op gameplay.
Take on Classic Villains: Come face to face with Hawk Moth, Gamer, Weredad, Mr. Pigeon, and a few other surprise villains!
Upgrade Your Heroes: Enhance your gadgets to unleash new moves and connect with your mentor Master Fu to learn new powers to use in battle.
Explore the Streets of Paris: Discover and learn more about Ladybug and Cat Noir’s alter egos, Marinette and Adrien, and catch up with friends for unique story moments.
Visit the Kwami Shop: Unlock new music, artwork and much more.
About Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir continues to be everyone’s favorite superhero story and is ranked by IMDB amongst the Top 10 Best Animated Shows in the last 20 years. Available in over 120 countries, season five of the series will debut this fall, followed by the highly anticipated $US100M+ animated feature to be supported by several yet unannounced co-branded partnerships with some of the most influential companies across the globe across numerous consumer products categories. With a core audience of 52% girls and 48% boys ages 6-12, and a massive fan base of young adult “Miraculers,” (ages 15-25), Miraculous has become a digital planetary craze with over 30 billion views on YouTube (authorized and user-generated content); over 200 million downloads of the official app; and over 400 million plays on Roblox. Over 220 million products have been sold and retail sales have surpassed US$1 billion worldwide to date. Miraculous is the winner of 29 awards and was a finalist for Best Licensed Brand among perennial classics in the Licensing International Excellence Awards, 2022.
The 3D-CGI-animated superhero aspirational action-comedy series Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, created by ZAG and co-produced with ON kids & family, follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens with secret identities, Marinette and Adrien, who magically transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. As secret superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir are partners in the action. But in the daytime, Marinette is just a normal girl, living a normal life. Cat Noir will do anything to support and impress Ladybug but does not know this is Marinette from his class. Marinette, the regular girl, in turn dreams of Adrien and simply gets little response. When evil threatens Paris, their beloved City of Lights, can they beat the unexpected villains?
About ZAG
ZAG is a global independent entertainment studio specializing in world-class storytelling across TV, film, and digital platforms. ZAG’s foundation is rooted in compelling characters, limitless imagination, and masterful storytelling infused with original musical scores. The company is home to world-class entertainment properties under the ZAG HEROEZ label, including Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir as well as new titles Power Players (2019) and Ghostforce (2021). ZAG is also currently in production on Melody, an animated feature to star Katy Perry; and recently signed a 10-movie deal with Cross Creek Pictures. Visionary director and composer Jeremy Zag founded the ZAG Kids and Family Entertainment Group in France in 2009, further expanding the company to the USA in 2012 with the Global Brand Franchise office in Santa Monica, California. ZAG now has offices in Paris, London, Montreal, Santa Monica, Miami, Mexico, Frankfurt, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt, Dubai, and Shenzhen. The company’s ZAG Play division focuses on developing engaging stories beyond the screen into brands that inspire the new generation to discover their true character.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages.
SteelBook® Launch Edition of Team NINJA’s Latest Masocore Thriller Also Available
Hertfordshire, 26th October 2022 – Today KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced a 3rd March 2023 worldwide release date for their action-packed dark fantasy, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Team NINJA’s demon-plagued epic will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, on PC via Windows and Steam®, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC.
KOEI TECMO Europe also announced that in addition to the standard version of the game, a special Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Digital Deluxe Edition will be available at the same time, which includes a Season Pass that features three DLC packs. These packs are highlighted by new generals, new demons, new scenarios, new stages, new weapon types, and more. The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes a digital artbook and a digital mini soundtrack. Those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will be rewarded with the Season Pass/DDX bonus: “Qinglong Armor”.
In addition, KOEI TECMO Europe revealed Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s early purchase bonus. Purchase the physical or digital game by 16th March to receive special “Baihu Armor”. Those who pre-order the game digitally will receive both the early purchase bonus along with the pre-order bonus: “Zhuque Armor”.
A limited-edition SteelBook® version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will also be available at launch. The SteelBook® Launch Edition includes an exclusive collectible case along with bonus DLC items “Crown of Zhurong” and “Crown of Gonggong”.
KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA released the results of the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty survey conducted in September. The feedback report from over 80,000 fans who defeated the demo is available on the official site today.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
