Build a thriving town from the ground up on Steam July 3, 2023
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND – June 10, 2023 – A brand new trailer for Go-Go Town!, the charming open-world sandbox featuring life-sim gameplay, debuted at Wholesome Direct June 2023. The developer and AAA industry veterans at Prideful Sloth led by a former Activision producer and Rocksteady Technical Artist call in new mayors everywhere to build a bustling tourist hub in its latest playtest on PC via Steam Monday, July 3, 2023. Sign up here to join!
Check out the latest trailer here.
Roll up those sleeves and turn some underhanded shenanigans that brought you here into lemonade as the new mayor in charge of revitalizing a once-thriving town. Hop straight to it and experience a borough full of lovely characters and a ton of customization potential. Start by terraforming the land to make room for improved tourist destinations.
Build adorable shops and delicious eateries, grow and nurture thriving orchards, and pave interconnecting road systems, all while overcoming unforeseen challenges with a smile. Provide townsfolk everything they need to lead a thriving life in their new modern settlement. Mingle and lend a helping hand or empower residents to help themselves by assigning a delightful day’s work.
A city never sleeps! At the end of a long day give everyone a high-five (especially the cute cows!), kick off those work boots, and dance the night away at the newly opened club – great job getting that one constructed early by the way! Well, what are you waiting for?! It’s time to buckle down and start building with Go-Go Town!’s latest playtest!
“We want everyone to feel like their actions matter and that they could have fun around every corner, whatever that means for them,” said Adam Markham, Lead Designer, of Prideful Sloth. “Mayors can choose to go hands-on or automate everything to their heart’s content and spend more time socializing and coming up with new and crazy ideas. Imagination is the only limitation in Go-Go Town!”
Check out Go-Go Town!’s open playtest on Monday, July 3, 2023. To stay up to date with the latest Go-Go Town! updates, be sure to follow the official website, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube pages, and wishlist the game on Steam.
About Prideful Sloth
Prideful Sloth is an Australian team comprised of seasoned developers who have worked on AAA properties including Batman: Arkham, TheElder Scrolls, DmC: Devil May Cry, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Rome: Total War. The team seeks to utilize their aptitude for crafting rich, visually-stunning worlds packed with compelling content that offers players free agency.
Go-Go Town! is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Digital Games Incentive.
CONSUMER DEMO FORFINAL FANTASY XVI,FEATURING OPENING PROLOGUE AND SPECIAL BATTLE DEMO, NOW AVAILABLE
Free Download Availability Announced DuringJune 11 Pre-Launch Celebration in Los Angeles
SYDNEY (13th June, 2023) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released a free consumer demo for FINAL FANTASY®XVI, the latest standalone entry in the critically-acclaimed FINAL FANTASY franchise, ahead of its highly anticipated launch on June 22 for PlayStation®5 (PS5™) consoles. The consumer demo was revealed during the FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Launch Celebration in Los Angeles yesterday, which hosted hundreds of fans and guests who celebrated the upcoming launch with a variety of activities, on-stage announcements, and panels.
At the FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Launch Celebration, FINAL FANTASY XVI Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that the FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo will give fans interested in starting the adventure early access to the opening prologue, with saved progress carrying over to the full game after its release. In the demo, take control of Clive Rosfield at the start of his epic tale and learn about his ambitions and goals, as he endures a tragic event sending him on a dark and dangerous path of revenge. Completing the prologue allows players to experience a special battle demo which has numerous abilities unlocked, giving them the opportunity to jump into exhilarating battles and test out a wide array of devastating attacks and combos.
Additionally, a new trailer, titled “ASCENSION,” was revealed. The trailer provided a further glimpse of what fans can expect in the high-octane action-RPG.
The latest FINAL FANTASY XVI trailer, “ASCENSION
Further, in partnership with creative agency Anomaly, SQUARE ENIX revealed a short film at the event, titled “Requiem.” The three minute 30-second film is directed by Diego Contreras and features live actors, along with a moving score composed by the game’s Composer Masayoshi Soken, further bringing to life the game’s immersive story.
The live action short film, titled “Requiem,”
FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an all-new story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
FINAL FANTASY XVI will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on 22nd June 2023.
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 173 million units worldwide.
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.
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Fennel the fox returns to compete on the soccer field in Button City sequel
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – 10 June 2023 – During Wholesome Games Direct 2023 Subliminal Gaming unveiled Button City Soccer Days. The cozy soccer action role-playing game, set shortly after the events of the original Button City, will kick off on PC via Steam, Steam Deck, and Consoles in early 2024.
Soccer season quickly approaches, inspiring Fennel to gather his friends and build a cute, mighty team. Former rivals – the Fluff Squad and the Tuff Fluffs must band together to eliminate their competitors and win the championship. Corporate greedy fat cat Peppermint Pepperbottom returns once again to thwart Fennel and stop the gang’s fun by recruiting pro players from around the world to participate in the tournament.
Overcome this stiff competition by creating a customizable team, managing the roster that features individual character stats, and planning out daily activities. Help the team sprint, tackle, pass and strike their way to triumph in cozy yet competitive matches that feature injuries and inclement weather.
Navigate themes of sportsmanship, overcoming obstacles and corruption in this complex, heartfelt narrative. Take in the vibrantly designed environments and cheeky dialogue in this adventure invoking feelings of excitement and suspense akin to the most thrilling sports dramas.
“Newcomers and fans of the original can look forward to a variety of game modes including Story, Free Play and Local Multiplayer,” said Ryan Woodward, Co-Founder of Subliminal Gaming. “This charming continuation is sure to delight first time visitors and everyone making their return to Button City.”
Subliminal Gaming is a dev studio based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, aiming to create visually appealing games with an iconic aesthetic. Through the power of “hope-punk” ideals, they hope players will make long-lasting connections with diverse kinds of people.
Adorable feline adventure coming soon to Steam and Nintendo Switch
MADRID, SPAIN – 10 June 2023 –Everdeep Aurora, the lonely, desolate, yet hope-filled 2D adventure developed by Nautilus Games and published by Ysbryd Games, was revealed at today’s Wholesome Direct showcase, unveiling a nostalgic underground world. The Everdeep awaits on Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2024.
As an apocalyptic meteor shower ravages the world, civilization has no choice but to continue underground, separating a little cat named Shell from her mother. Forge a new path into the Earth as Shell, drilling through procedurally-generated tile-based rocks and creating platforming opportunities on the kitty’s downward journey in hopes of reuniting with her family. Learn how life has fared under the surface by navigating temples, underground lakes, abandoned ruins, and suspicious science labs while befriending the eccentric subterrestrial denizens occupying them.
Encounter more than 20 charming underground denizens, forming bonds along the journey. The horned ram Remulus offers to upgrade Shell’s trusty drill, Aster cultivates botanical gifts in her hidden garden, and Ribbert leads the way to refuge. Hum to the tune of each character’s distinct musical theme while recovering collectibles, ores, and fulfilling side quests to foster their friendship. As Shell continues downward, the distant sounds of their secluded melodies may be the only motivation to keep her going…
With its nostalgia-inducing retro graphics and sound design, limited color palette, and square interface, Everdeep Aurora evokes a vintage aesthetic straight from beloved Nintendo Entertainment System pixel-painted titles. Nautilus Games goes a step beyond to accentuate the game’s artistry, including beautiful visual effects like color-grading transitions and whimsically-animated scenes.
“Everdeep Aurora mixes elements from games and movies of our childhood while exploring issues of isolation and bearing the burdens of past decisions,” said Mikel Ojea, co-founder of Nautilus Games. “We were inspired by many classic titles with dark touches like Castlevania, Undertale, The Goonies, and Lost, and created an entirely non-violent game. There is no combat or any enemies to fight in Everdeep Aurora – instead, we focused on exploration, both of the physical Everdeep, and of the emotions we wanted to evoke from players, aiming for a memorable and stirring gameplay experience.”
Everdeep Aurora is coming to Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2024. For more information about Everdeep Aurora, please visit the official website, join the community on Twitter and search #EverdeepAurora on social media.
About Ysbryd Games
Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.
About Nautilus Games
Nautilus Games is a two-person indie studio from Madrid, Spain currently working on their debut title, Everdeep Aurora.
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Discover the all-new Playlist feature and Register Now for the Closed Beta in July!
Sydney, Australia –June 13, 2023— Today, Ubisoft announced that The Crew™ Motorfest will be available worldwide on September 14th, 2023, and is now available for pre-order. The game will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also get the game three days early by pre-ordering the Gold or Ultimate Edition: this Premium Early Access is also included in the Ubisoft+ subscription on PC via Ubisoft Connect and Xbox.
Leaving the U.S. mainland for first time, The Crew Motorfest is set in one of the most breathtaking and vibrant places on Earth: the island of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian archipelago. This playground will allow players to drive through the city streets of Honolulu, down ashy volcanic slopes, in deep lush rainforests, along curvy mountain roads or just chill out on a beautiful sunny beach. On their own or with their crew, players will be able to explore the entire island behind the wheel of hundreds of the legendary vehicles, in this one-of-a-kind festival.
At the heart of the Motorfest experience, players will discover the Playlists: a selection of themed campaigns offering unique and exciting car culture experiences. Each Playlist is carefully designed to immerse players in a different car culture universe through a series of tailored races, themed events, and challenges. Conquer the wild world of American Muscle cars; leave your mark in a Japan-inspired night racing scene; or prove you can win a competition without GPS and assisted driving at the wheel of legendary classics of the past. More than a dozen Playlists will be available at launch, with other themes going from mastering cutting-edge electric supercars – a brand-new vehicle category – to exploring the universes of the most prestigious car brands and creators.
With more than 610 vehicles at launch, players will get to choose and customize their rides from one of the most diverse line-ups of models ever, from both the past and the future! Among these is the Lamborghini Revuelto, the first V12 hybrid plug-in super sports car of the Italian brand and revealed today to be The Crew Motorfest’s Cover Car. Players will soon be able to enjoy the thrill of driving this hybrid super sports car at full speed under the Hawaiian skies.
The Crew 2 players will also be able to import their collection of vehicles for free through the newly announced Collection Import feature. More information on this will be shared later this month, during a dedicated digital Summer Showcase.
During the development of The Crew Motorfest, the team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower benefited from valuable feedback from thousands of community members via the Insider Program, with the goal of creating the most exciting and engaging experience for players. While the Insider Program is now over, players will soon be able to get a taste of the action with a Closed Beta taking place July 21 to 23, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. All players will be able to share their experience online via this fully streamable live phase and can register now at thecrewgame.com/closed-beta.
As part of today’s announcements, players could also discover a new original song by German producer Tujamo, “Turn it up!”, created for The Crew Motorfest’s Cinematic Introduction. This track was made in partnership with Spinnin’ Records and is out today on all music streaming platforms.
For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com . To pre-order, visit store.ubisoft.com.
About The Crew™ Motorfest
Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organized in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com
New gameplay and deep dive into Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s story, announcement trailer and details about Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, and a new look at Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade
Sydney, Australia – June 13, 2023 – Today, during the Ubisoft Forward Live conference, Ubisoft revealed more about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed games: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, and Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade. Each title enriches and expands the Assassin’s Creed brand to new territories, giving the opportunity for more players to delve into varied settings and immersive gameplay experiences.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
With development led* by Ubisoft Bordeaux, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an homage to the series, and a particularly special tribute to the first Assassin’s Creed. Inviting players in a magnificent ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age, Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a condensed, narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a modern take on the parkour, stealth, and assassinations gameplay elements that have defined the franchise for over fifteen years.
Click image below to watch Mirage Gameplay Walkthrough
Two new trailers were unveiled during the conference, delivering an immersive preview of the iconic Assassin’s Creed experience the game will offer to players. As they follow the story of Basim going from a street thief to a master assassin, they will fight against the Order of the Ancients and discover more about the nightmarish visions that haunt him. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will release on October 12, 2023 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Amazon Luna, as well as on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on Xbox and PC through Ubisoft Connect to access the game on launch day.
Starting from launch, players will be able to learn historical information and discover images from renowned museums and institutions’ collections thanks to the “History of Baghdad” feature.
Featuring 66 historical sites across the world of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, “History of Baghdad” will provide a research-based perspective over the setting and era of the game. All entries will be available in the game’s Codex.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
Led by Ubisoft Red Storm** and set to release Holiday 2023, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR is the first AAA VR title of the franchise, allowing players to embody legendary master assassins and physically perform their iconic actions throughout a full-fledged game. The game will be available on the Meta Quest Platform, which includes the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest Pro. Fan favourite characters will be playable in Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, including Ezio Auditore da Firenze in Renaissance Italy, Kassandra in Ancient Greece, and Connor in Colonial America, in an all-new story built from the ground up for VR.
Abstergo Industries has found a way to retrieve powerful lost artifacts that can profile anyone via their lifetime of memories, and then use those profiles to manipulate their beliefs. Players will work to sabotage Abstergo’s plan, discovering all new chapters of each Assassin’s story.
Players will be immersed into the world of Assassin’s Creed, using real-world motions to fight with their blade, throw their axe, and wield their bow in combat against a variety of enemies. They must move stealthily, hiding within the environment or blending in amongst civilians. Players will explore iconic historical cities including Venice, Athens and Colonial Boston, as each environment features 360-degree navigation, allowing them to climb and parkour freely as they meet civilians and historical figures, all of whom react to the player’s VR actions.
They will experience the rush of air assassinations and the thrilling leap of faith as they decide how to achieve their objectives. Years of development have led to Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR featuring a comprehensive suite of comfort features in order to accommodate players of all types with VR sensitivity. Players can add Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR to their Wishlist on the Meta Quest Store page.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade
Today, Ubisoft also revealed its partnership with Level Infinite, a gaming brand dedicated to delivering high-quality games to a global audience, that will publish Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade.
Players will get to access a huge open world set in third century BC ancient China, featuring iconic Assassin’s Creed’s gameplay elements: exploration, parkour, combat and assassination. For the first time in the franchise, players will be able to customize their character’s appearance and make it their own, before tackling the journey ahead, filled with ancient history and hidden dangers. During this pivotal era, the Qin Dynasty unified China and secured the trade route to the West. Players will have to take on desert raiders and work to dismantle conspiracies, taking on greater responsibilities and facing new challenges along the way, from the Great Wall to the imperial capital of Xianyang. To ensure the delivery of the most compelling experience, players feedback will be collected through various beta phases, with the first one starting later this summer.
Pre-registrations for the next public beta phase of Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade are now open to players at assassinscreedcodenamejade.com
For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
*in collaboration with Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Craiova, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montréal, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Odessa, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore and Ubisoft Sofia
**in collaboration with Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Reflections, Mumbai, Pune, Montreal, Belgrade and Berlin
About Assassin’s Creed
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
First Gameplay Walkthrough for Upcoming Open World Star Wars™ Game, featuring Scoundrel Kay Vess and Nix, Premieres at Ubisoft Forward
Sydney, Australia — June 13, 2023 — Today at Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, shared a first look at gameplay for Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game that launches on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC through Ubisoft Connect in 2024.
With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess, brought to life by Humberly González, and her loyal companion Nix, played by Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
Click image below to watch Official Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
Cunning scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix travel across the galaxy to distinct locations, both iconic and new, from the humid jungles of Akiva to the windswept savannah of Toshara. Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes.
Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to retrieve valuables while undetected, distract enemies with a well-timed stunt, or engage in blaster combat in complicated situations throughout their journey. Kay and Nix will join forces with a cast of outlaws along the way, including battle-hardened droid ND-5, played by Jay Rincon. While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider their choices, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.
For players willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.
For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit: starwarsoutlaws.com .
To add the game to your Wishlist on the Ubisoft Store, please visit store.ubisoft.com.
For the latest news on Star Wars Outlaws and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com
*Development partners include Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Shanghai, Toronto and Paris.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com .
The Final Episode, Part 1 now available on Steam Early Access and GOG
NEW ZEALAND — June 12, 2023 —Turbo Overkill, the critically acclaimed, hyper-fast-paced cyberpunk boomer shooter with more than 172,000 wishlists from publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Trigger Happy Interactive, lasers in on a 1.0 launch date of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, as revealed as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming. Chainsaw a path towards destiny with the surprise launch of Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode, Part 1 via Steam Early Access and GOG.
The neon-lit dystopia known as Paradise has been overrun by Syn, an all-seeing artificial intelligence dead-set on destruction. Take control of Johnny Turbo as he embarks on a gun-laden, chainsaw-tastic quest to purge his planet of Syn’s scourge of an intense, white-knuckle journey toward the epic conclusion of Turbo Overkill.
The Final Episode, Part 1 kicks destruction into overdrive with five new Syn-enhanced, ability-boosting augments: paint the town red with dual chainsaw arms, and rev up fresh carnage with the addition of a second chainsaw leg. Rain down street-cleansing firepower from new heights with the addition of triple jump and wall slides, and fast-travel with Syntech portals for quick long-distance warping.
Slay a fresh batch of brainwashed baddies in The Final Episode, Part 1 with new cybernetic monstrosities roaming the blood-soaked streets (and skies… and… space!?). Prepare for mayhem against dinosaur-like Mortars, massive four-legged Clops equipped with chainsaw spears, and bloodthirsty clones of Maw, Johnny’s arch nemesis (voiced by Gianna Matragrano).
Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode packs a silver screen-worthy musical punch with a cyberpunk/orchestral fusion original soundtrack by Tim Stoney (Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi – Trailer theme),Assassins Creed: Origins – Trailer theme), and Nikola Jeremic (Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2), and Chipper Hammond (Disney Shanghai Parade, Arranger) complimented by the legendary “Blaster Beam” instrument performed by Craig Huxley (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Wars: Episode II).
Turbo Overkill’s 1.0 launch will conclude the epic narrative with the second half of Episode 3. Witness the finale and take on Turbo Overkill’s god-like villains with a level of firepower even a supercomputer could not predict. Execute over-the-top kill combos with precision to unlock achievements, take the fast-paced frenzy online with multiplayer options, and redesign Paradise into a completely different experience with full mod support.
“We wanted to surprise Turbo Overkill fans with Episode 3, Part 1, which is bigger in scope than anything we’ve done in the past 2 episodes combined. We are incredibly grateful for our fans’ support and feedback along this early access journey, and hope they enjoy this surprise launch,” said Sam Prebble, lead developer. “1.0 is just around the corner, with plenty of surprises left to unveil.”
Turbo Overkill: The Final Episode, Part 1 is now available via Steam Early Access for PC with 1.0 set to release Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Episodes 1-3 are available now for USD $19.95. Clean up Paradise on Twitter by following @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment.
About Trigger Happy Interactive
Founded by Sam Prebble, the lone developer of acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a group of hardcore first-person shooter fans making games they want to play. Turbo Overkill is their debut release.
About Apogee Entertainment
The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.
Ukraine-based studio anticipates Nintendo Switch release later in 2023
KYIV, UKRAINE – June 12, 2023 –Puzzles for Clef, the adorable narrative puzzle platformer from developer Weasel Token and publisher Freedom Games, sets off on a wholesome journey across an island hiding myriad secrets on PC via Steam on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with a launch on Nintendo Switch slated for later this year.
Follow the call for family as Clef, an inquisitive bunny presented with a winding, puzzle-filled mission from her sister, Cres. Follow Cres’ map across the enchanting island Clef’s ancestors once called home, solving intricate puzzles to unearth treasures and illuminating secrets about Clef’s familial history. Encounter the island’s whimsical denizens, from an artisan blue-footed booby to a towering mechanical dragon, and fulfill their wishes along the way.
Tour the island and admire beautiful sceneries of lush bamboo forests, crystalline caves, and magnificent clock towers hiding cipher codes and byzantine secrets behind every corner. Piece together every detail to uncover the paramount mystery that lies in Clef’s path. Every riddle and island inhabitant holds important clues worthy of deep investigation.
Carefully search every nook and cranny for energy crystals of lumenium and tonitrum to restore bell shrines across the island. Bask in the bells’ peaceful chimes as they return harmony to each region. Coupled with a magnificent Indie Cup-nominated soundtrack, Clef’s journey becomes a therapeutic experience for the eyes and ears.
“Our development sessions for Puzzles for Clef have also acted as reminders to pay attention to our mental health in the face of such tensions in our country and the world,” said Alexander Molodkin, Founder of Weasel Token. “We hope our audience takes the time exploring the island as a way to take in a deep breath and relax. Everyone needs to look after their mental health sometimes, and we’d like to believe we’ve created an outlet as healing for our community as it has been for us.”
Puzzles for Clef comes to PC via Steam on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as well as Nintendo Switch later this year. For more information about Puzzles for Clef, pleasecheck out the official website and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.
About Weasel Token
Weasel Token is an indie game duo based out of Kyiv, Ukraine who aim to create enthralling worlds for everyone to visit and explore. The team has been awarded “Best Art” at CoronaDefoldJam for their game DaBot in addition to their modest catalog of projects.
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
