Brands can now engage with a massive 1.3 Billion monthly active players in the most popular games from the greatest publishers through a unique network that complies with Gameloft for brands quality standards.

PARIS, FRANCE – September 20^th, 2022 – Gameloft for brands, the world’s leading creator of gamified experiences for brands, is thrilled to announce “COMBO! The Gaming Media Network”, the largest premium in-game advertising network, giving brands access to 1.3 Billion monthly active players around the world thanks to an alliance with the top mobile game publishers. 

With 3.2 Billion players worldwide, video gaming has become an exciting playground for brands. “COMBO! The Gaming Media Network” aims at helping brands engage with this massive audience by building meaningful advertising campaigns across prestigious IPs in a brand-safe mobile gaming environment compliant with the highest industry standards.

“We’re incredibly proud to launch “COMBO! The Gaming Media Network” in partnership with the world’s greatest publishers”, said Alexandre Tan, Senior VP Brand Partnerships & Advertising. “We’ve been working with brands for over two decades, helping them connect with their audiences in innovative ways, and we truly believe this newly-formed alliance is a turning point in the digital advertising industry.”

More details about COMBO! The Gaming Media Network can be found here

Discover the Announcement Trailer of COMBO! The Gaming Media Network here

About Gameloft for brands  Gameloft for brands offers leading advertising and gamification solutions to help brands better connect with their audiences. Through interactive content and immersive experiences supported by its extensive in-game media network, Gameloft for brands leverages its longstanding gaming expertise to engage people in meaningful ways with an unparalleled level of transparency and safety following MOAT’s standards.

To date, Gameloft for brands has delivered more than 10,000 campaigns for prestigious brands such as Air France, Coca-Cola®, Ferrero, Ford, FOX™, Automobili Lamborghini, ING, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Samsung and LEGO in over 40 countries around the world (North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, etc.) and our work has been honored with over 50 awards from marketing organizations.

A new challenge has arrived for arcade wrestling fans created by… YOU! Action Arcade Wrestling, the fast-paced wrasslin’ title with two-button mechanics and over-the-top ring antics, has launched a new update – the Arcade Gauntlet!

Available now on Steam for Beta testing, the Arcade Gauntlet is a mini-tournament creator that enables players to design a “gauntlet” of five continuous battles, each with different match types, opponents, and modifiers customized by players. You can create an Arcade Gauntlet to start with a tag team match with uranium-enhanced Biohazard and slithering Blue Serpent, then survive a 1-on-1 submission match against Forsaken with 50% damage reduced, only to enter a 4-way Elimination match with no power-ups and opponent damage increased… Arcade Gauntlet can be as challenging and deadly as you desire!

To celebrate the new update, Action Arcade Wrestling is now available for the promotional price of only $5.99 (60% off S.R.P.) on Steam.

Action Arcade Wrestling’s Arcade Gauntlet is currently Beta testing on Steam and will release later on consoles. The VICO Game dev team would appreciate that players report bugs and provide feedback for Arcade Gauntlet on the official feedback form: actionarcadewrestling.com/gauntlet.

Action Arcade Wrestling brings everything you love from ‘90s wrestling games with its own twist on chaotic fun. Join the action and step through the ropes in a fast-paced jawbreaking, body slamming extravaganza that superkicks overly simulated wrestling games out of the ring! Choose from a roster of 30+ outrageous wrestlers and use their superhero-like abilities to perform powerful (and sometimes sparkly) attacks in the most over-the-top wrestling game ever conceived.

Action Arcade Wrestling is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Stay up to date on Action Arcade Wrestling by following the game on Twitter, “liking” us on Facebook.

Experience One of the Protagonists, Raymond Lawrence’s Story on PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

LONDON (Sept. 20, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced a free consumer demo for STAR OCEAN® THE DIVINE FORCE™ which is now available for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, offering players the chance to experience the beginning part of the game ahead of the full games launch on October 27,2022.

Developed by tri-Ace Inc., STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks a new chapter in galactic history and will tell a gripping story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements. The game features dual protagonists, players can choose the protagonist of their choice and enjoy the story of Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, or Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on the underdeveloped planet, Aster IV. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness, STREET FIGHTER series).

In the demo, players will experience the beginning story of Raymond, offering a unique opportunity to sample this expansive sci-fi fantasy world with fast-paced action combat, rich exploration and an original story. *

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be available as a physical Standard edition for the PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. There is also a digital Standard edition and Digital Deluxe Edition for the PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam®. Pre-Order now on all available platforms.
The pre-order bonuses are available for the digital Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Editions and includes the following weapons for the protagonists, with helpful factors that will come in handy from the beginning of the game:

• Weapon exclusively for use by Raymond (greatsword): Lionheart’s Blutgand
• Weapon exclusively for use by Laeticia (dual blades): Flashing Naglering

Early Purchase Bonuses** include:
Pawns that can be used in the mini game, Es’owa. These can also be used as items of equipment. Obtain pawns modelled on characters from Valkyrie Chronicles and Radiata Stories, games also developed by triAce!

• Mini game Pawn: Lenneth (from Valkyrie Profile)
• Mini game Pawn: Lezard (from Valkyrie Profile)
• Mini game Pawn: Jack (from Radiata Stories)
• Mini game Pawn: Ridley (from Radiata Stories)

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following:

• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
• In-game equipment: set of 2 pieces
• In-game accessories: set of 4 pieces
• Digital Soundtrack

For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/games
*This demo features a section from the full game that has been re-edited and places restrictions on certain features. Story progression or character levels cannot carry over to the full game.
** Early Purchase Bonuses available until 30 November 2022.
 
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STAR OCEAN Facebook: @StarOcean
SQUARE ENIX YouTube: www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA
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About the STAR OCEAN Series
Developed by tri-Ace Inc. and published by Square Enix, the STAR OCEAN series is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries and commemorated its 25^th anniversary in 2021. The series is known for its exciting gameplay, epic storylines, diverse cast of characters, as well as its innovative approach to action combat. In 2019, an HD remaster of the first installment in the series, STAR OCEAN First Departure R, released for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4, delivering the classic title with updated visuals, audio, and several quality-of-life improvements to fans around the world. Releasing in 2022, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks the sixth main installment in the series and will deliver a fresh and exciting gameplay experience to existing fans and newcomers alike.

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.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at: https://square-enix-games.com

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DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, STAR OCEAN and THE DIVINE FORCE, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. “PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

New Trailer Showcases Key Features Such As Temple of Recollection, Memento Bonds and More

SYDNEY (Sept. 20, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai is launching in the west on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, the Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via Steam®. Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai allows players to live through the story of the exhilarating anime series, The Adventure of Dai, first-hand in an action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with art from the anime and manga. A new trailer was also shared, revealing more details about the game, with more to be announced at a later date.

View the latest Japanese trailer with subtitles

Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai will launch with a variety of unique and enticing features for fans to look forward to. The game will have two distinct ways to enjoy gameplay – Adventure Mode and Temple of Recollection. While Adventure Mode will feature a more classic story progression following the plot of the anime through the Sovereign Rock Castle arc, Temple of Recollection allows players to experience an evolving dungeon that changes with each play through, adding difficulty and rewards along the way.

Players will also have an opportunity to collect and equip rare accessories known as Memento Bonds, which further augment abilities and stats. Additionally, each time a Memento Bond is unlocked, scenes from the original manga will be revealed. Memento Bonds can also be further powered up by exploring the Temple of Recollection.

More information on Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai will be shared at a later date.

About the Anime DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai
At one time, the world was suffering under Dark Lord Hadlar.  That is, until peace was won back by a hero swordsman and his companions…

Time has passed…  Monsters liberated from under the Dark Lord now live on Dermline, a solitary island in the south seas.

A boy named Dai is the only human on the island.  He wants to become a hero, and he’s been living in peace with the monsters.

But his life is transformed when Dark Lord Hadlar is resurrected.
A promise to a mentor; encounters with companions; an unescapable destiny…
Young Dai begins his adventure to become a hero, and to save a world once again in crisis!
Visit https://www.crunchyroll.com/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai to watch!
 
About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 84 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 36th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”

The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and longtime fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest installment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 6.5 million units globally to date.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

©SANJO RIKU, INADA KOJI/ SHUEISHA, The Adventure of Dai Project
© 2020-2022 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

DRAGON QUEST, Infinity Strash, the DRAGON QUEST LOGO, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. The Adventure of Dai is a trademark of SHUEISHA. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. “PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

AALBORG, Denmark — Sept. 19, 2022 — Realms Deep 2022, the annual digital showcase organized by 3D Realms and friends, concluded on Sunday, September 18, 2022, after a weekend of brand new reveals, exclusive first looks, and much more.

3D Realms started with a bang: Phantom Fury, a new game starring Ion Fury’s Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison from Slipgate Ironworks. Years after her last encounter, Shelly awakens with a bionic arm and sets off to secure a dangerous artifact. Embark on a road movie-inspired adventure across the USA with a crazy level of interactivity — environmental puzzles, arcade machines, even air hockey — 20 upgradeable weapons, and powerful abilities like an electric shield next year on PC and consoles.

Developers Slipgate Ironworks, 2B Games, and publisher Fulqrum Publishing unveiled Warpaws, a real-time strategy game coming to PC and consoles in Q1 2023. Duke it out as cats and dogs in a lighthearted alternate world where they’re kitted out with WWII-inspired weaponry. Tactically employ 16 different units and use the terrain to your advantage in a wacky world of warfare paying homage to old-school slapstick cartoons.

Several known 3D Realms projects also received release windows. Horror-inspired cult shooter CULTIC’s Chapter One arrives October 13, 2022. Quake engine-powered FPS WRATH will launch into 1.0 out of Steam Early Access in 2023. 

Additionally, fans enjoyed developer interviews on Core Decay, an upcoming retro immersive sim, and Tempest Rising, an RTS inspired by the classics with more modern production and performance. Low-poly dieselpunk action-RPG Combustion’s new trailer showed off a motorcycle mini-game and previewed the game’s rogue’s gallery.

3D Realms had some excellent partners present during the showcase to reveal their upcoming projects. Publisher RETROVIBE revealed Project Warlock II’s Episode 2 as well as B.I.O.T.A. and Verge World announcements. Hyperstrange provided updates for EXCARNATE: Hordes of Hunger and INCISION’s Early Access release while Humble Games revealed PRODEUS’ highly anticipated launch date and Team17 charged forward with Marauders launch date announcement.

“And that’s a wrap on our third Realms Deep!” said Frederik Schreiber, CEO of 3D Realms. “We hope to keep this going, and so far, there are no signs of stopping. As long as we have cool friends with cool games, we want to keep highlighting them and celebrating with our community.”

All the content from the Realms Deep 2022 showcase is available on the Realms Deep website. A special thank you to those who were able to join 3D Realms at their celebratory LAN party in Aalborg, Denmark. For more information, visit the official Realms Deep website, follow 3D Realms on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, join the team’s Discord and check out the official 3D Realms website.

About 3D Realms

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.

To learn more about 3D Realms, please visit the studio’s official website.

About Slipgate Ironworks

Slipgate Ironworks is a game development studio located in Aalborg, Denmark, comprised of industry veterans and talent, having worked on both indie and AAA titles for the past 2 decades.

Slipgate Ironwork’s first title was the critically acclaimed Rise of the Triad, under the Interceptor Entertainment name.

Since then, they’ve been involved in a range of games, including, Ghostrunner, GRAVEN, Rad Rodgers, and most recently, Tempest Rising, their new AAA Real Time Strategy title.

To learn more, please visit their official website.

The Giants of Light fight to protect the world in the latest event starting today

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – September 19, 2022 – Unidentified S-Class Species Kaiju are invading the dungeons of Puzzle & Dragons as Ultraman joins GungHo Online Entertainment’s hit mobile puzzle game. Today through October 2, defeat the monsters that threaten humanity in this limited-time event. Recruit new allies and save the world from these massive monsters in five event-exclusive dungeons.

Join forces with the newly added Ultraman (Shin Ultraman) to stop the Kaiju swarm. Players can collect characters from the 6 Magic Stones! Ultraman Egg Machine and the Ultraman Memorial Egg Machine, which grants a free pull to all players that log in during the event. Fight alongside faithful allies like Ultraman Mebius and Ultraman Decker Flash Type, or command rivals like Trigger Dark and Dada.

Confront the Kaiju Threat
Force back the rampaging Kaiju in five event-exclusive dungeons.

• Ultraman lets players battle for a chance to earn rewards, including Ultraman Event Medal – Gold. These medals can be traded at the Monster Exchange.
• Ultraman Challenge! rewards the strongest warriors with one pull from the Ultraman Memorial Egg Machine for clearing the dungeon as a first-time clear reward.
• Multiplayer! Ultraman! is a 3-Player Multiplayer dungeon that rewards players with various medals for clearing the dungeon, including Ultraman Event Medal – Gold.
• Ultraman (Fixed Team) rewards players for clearing the dungeon with fixed teams for every floor. Those who clear all floors will receive one free pull from the Ultraman Memorial Egg Machine.
• Shin Ultraman (Fixed Team) also rewards players for clearing the dungeon with fixed teams for every floor. Those who clear all floors will receive one free pull from the Ultraman Memorial Egg Machine.

Special Bundles
Collect iconic Ultraman from across the franchise’s history and save humanity together with special bundles:

• 30 Magic Stones & Ultraman Mebius Egg Machine: Grants 30 Magic Stones and one pull from the Ultraman Mebius Egg Machine for $29.99 USD. Players will also get a special Ultraman Event BGM Set when they get Ultraman Mebius for the first time.
• 15 Magic Stones & Ultraman Decker Egg Machine: Grants 15 Magic Stones and one pull from the Ultraman Decker Egg Machine for $14.99 USD. Players will also get a special Ultraman Drops 2 Orbs when they get Ultraman Decker Flash Type for the first time.
• 15 Magic Stones & Ultraseven Egg Machine: Grants 15 Magic Stones and one pull from the Ultraseven Egg Machine for $14.99 USD. Players will also get special Ultraman Orbs when they get Ultraseven for the first time.
• 20 Magic Stones & ★6+ Ultraman Egg Machine: Grants 20 Magic Stones and one pull from the ★6+ Ultraman Egg Machine that guarantees a ★6 or ★7 character for $19.99 USD.
• 1 Magic Stone & Ultraman Egg Machine: Grants 1 Magic Stone and one pull from the Ultraman Egg Machine for $0.99 USD.

Monster Exchange
Once you’ve collected your Ultraman event medals, trade them in at the Monster Exchange for event-exclusive characters like THE CYBERNETIC COMPANION HANE2. Ultraman Event Medals can be earned as drops in the Ultraman and Multiplayer! Ultraman! dungeons, and as first-time clear rewards from the Ultraman (Fixed Team) and Shin Ultraman (Fixed Team) dungeons. Zetton (Shin Ultraman) will also be available at the Monster Exchange for 5x Event Medal – Black. 

Puzzle & Dragons is a mobile gaming phenomenon that continues to see tremendous growth, featuring an addictive combination of puzzle, dungeon-crawling, and monster-collecting gameplay. In the game, players can capture, collect and evolve thousands of elemental monsters while incorporating quick thinking to chain combos and maximize the abilities and skills of their monsters. To date, Puzzle & Dragons surpassed 90 million downloads worldwide and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.

For information on GungHo Online Entertainment America, visit www.gunghoonline.com. Fans can also follow the latest Puzzle & Dragons news on Facebook and Twitter.

©︎2022 SHIN ULTRAMAN FILM PARTNERS ©︎TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content, and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix U.S.A. and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GOEA’s content partners include leading developers SUPERTRICK GAMES, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GOEA publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GOEA is located in Redondo Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.

Aalborg, Denmark — 17 Sept. 2022 — Warpaws, the real-time strategy game where dogs and cats duke it out in a lighthearted alternate world using WWII-inspired armaments, developed by Slipgate Ironworks and 2B Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing, lets fur fly on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Q1 2023.

Time to answer the age-old question: what’s better, cats or dogs? Warpaws invites us to find out in all-out war through the lens of classic, cartoon-inspired art with slapstick. Command canine corps or feline forces and utilize superior planning and strategic abilities to capture key control points from enemy units to dominate the map.

Unleash strategic carnage with 16 different units in five battle-torn biomes. Deploy spies for stealthy showdowns, send bazooka-wielding soldiers to dominate skirmishes on sand dunes, or assemble a mix of gunners, engineers, and fiery pyros suited for any engagement. Each unit stands on its own; instead of replacing them with direct upgrades, all characters have their own specialties.

Battle through a single-player campaign or compete against other players in a variety of multiplayer modes. Call upon a trusted ally and take down AI forces in a co-op mode, duke it out in online versus mode matches, or become the King of the Hill champion. Master each map — Desert, Polar, Lava, City, Islands — and take advantage of terrain. Destroy frozen lakes to drown platoons, lead opponents into snowstorms, or even trick them into swimming with sharks.

“As big fans of the Bitmap Brothers’ Z, we always loved the idea of making our own strategy game that focused more on engagement than resources,” said Daniel Mortensen, Game Director, Slipgate Ironworks. “Warpaws is our chance to make good on that dream, and we hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”

Warpaws will be available on PC in 2023. Follow Fulqrum Publishing on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, or join the Discord for up-to-date information.

About Slipgate Ironworks

Slipgate Ironworks is a game development studio located in Aalborg, Denmark, comprised of industry veterans and talent, having worked on both indie and AAA titles for the past 2 decades.

Slipgate Ironwork’s first title was the critically acclaimed Rise of the Triad, under the Interceptor Entertainment name.

Since then, they’ve been involved in a range of games, including, Ghostrunner, GRAVEN, Rad Rodgers, and most recently, Tempest Rising, their new AAA Real Time Strategy title.

To learn more, please visit their official website.

About 2B Games

2B Games is a studio founded by veterans with over ten years of experience in creating a range of recognized and award-winning commercial projects from the AA+ segment, published on many platforms.

Their developers have worked on titles such as: Get Even, Painkiller: Hell and Damnation, War Mongrels, and Seven: Enhanced Edition.

To learn more about 2B Games, please visit their official website.

About Fulqrum Publishing

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.

KANSAS — September 16, 2022 — CULTIC, a horror-themed shooter with classic visuals and modern combat developed by Jasozz Games and published by 3D Realms, opens an investigation on PC with Chapter One for $9.99 on October 13, 2022.

Uncover untold horrors executed by an insidious cult as a disgraced detective determined to close a case. Upon approaching the group’s suspected compound, you’re attacked from the shadows and mortally wounded. Or so it seemed. Awakening in a mass grave, wounds fresh but unbleeding, you’ll rise up to finish what you started.

CULTIC kicks off with Chapter One, and the story will continue in Chapter Two in a future release. Fight your way through cult-controlled territory, including grimy facilities, dark forests, an abandoned mining town, eerie catacombs, and more. Chapter One contains 10 story maps, boss encounters, and new Survival maps.

Employ quick-witted thinking while pushing back against the vicious cultists thirsting for the detective’s demise. Wield powerful, upgradeable mid-century weapons, including the C96, STEN MK. V, a sawed-off coach gun, TNT, and more. Out of bullets? Dash, slide, and improvise with interactive environmental objects. ‘90s-inspired voxels and sprites evoke a pulse-pounding love letter to retro shooters with a touch of modern flair. 

Beyond the levels of CULTIC’s first chapter, a wave-based Survival mode inspired by Resident Evil 4’s “The Mercenaries” and Killing Floor offers high replayability. Scrounge together money with each kill and buy weapons, ammo, health and armor between waves. Fight to reach the top of global leaderboards, mastering multiple difficulties.

“I’m excited to finally get the first chapter of CULTIC out for everyone to play,” said Jason Smith, sole developer at Jasozz Games. “The open-ended combat and play-your-way approach is going to make for some vastly different playthroughs, and I can’t wait to see what crafty players come up with.”

CULTIC’s Chapter One will be available on PC on October 13, 2022 for $9.99. Follow Jasozz Games for development updates, as well as 3D Realms on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube for up-to-date information.

About Jasozz Games 

Jasozz Games consists of Jason Smith, a one-man-army game developer who spends pretty much all of his free time dedicated to one goal: making games that are fun to play. With his previous credits being mainly game-jam games and the Halloween anomaly Graveyard Shift II, CULTIC will be Jason’s first full title and his official debut as a game developer.

About 3D Realms

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.

To learn more about 3D Realms, please visit the studio’s official website.

4K, 60FPS, with New Story Content, Online Multiplayer, More

DALLAS — 17 Sept. 2022 — Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, the definitive release of the cult classic FPS by original developer and publisher Apogee Entertainment, the maniacal minds at New Blood Interactive, and the gaming treasure hunters at Nightdive Studios, launches on Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in early 2023.

As revealed at Realms Deep 2022, Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition beckons both new operatives and nostalgic diehards with deliciously simple, fun-as-hell ‘90s shooter action. Enjoy timeless visuals flawlessly presented by Nightdive Studios’ proprietary KEX engine in 4K with no-fuss support for 60FPS and higher frame rates, increased FOV, cloud saves, achievements, and more. Updated HUD and UI elements give a clean look at a stone-cold classic campaign plus restored cut content and a new, original story episode in the Rise of the Triad (ROTT) universe.

Rejoin the HUNT, an elite five-member task force, on a dangerous island occupied by fanatical cultists. Experience ROTT’s many innovations rendered better than ever, from its five playable heroes—each with different hit points, speed, and accuracy—to its deadly traps, elevated, multilayered stages and unhinged power-ups. Blast straight to the dark heart of a conspiracy aiming to destroy Los Angeles, armed with a legendary arsenal of dual pistols, heat-seeking missiles, bone-charring walls of flame, and an enchanted baseball bat.

Take the explosive, magical action online with gibtastic multiplayer COMMbatt deathmatch supporting up to 11 players—no dial-up screeching required. See where pioneering game modes began with Capture the Triad, the first capture-the-flag mode in FPS history, and Hunter, in which a sole “prey” player faces off against a whole team of hunters. Even theindustry-changing level editor returns for PC players, now easier to use and boasting Steam Workshop support.

Made for ROTT fans, by ROTT fans, plus its original creators, Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition worships at the altar of this legendary adventure. Nightdive Studios puts the exact original sprites and textures on loving display at modern resolutions, while the FPS OGs at Apogee Entertainment and New Blood Interactive supervise the creation of this definitive version of a beloved cult classic.

“From its fateful beginnings as a sequel in the Wolfenstein 3D franchise, Rise of the Triad still retains many Wolf-ish ideas, like the art style and run-n-gun gameplay,” said Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Entertainment and original project manager of Rise of the Triad circa 1995. “It’s some kind of miracle to see a game Apogee made in the mid-’90s finding new life a generation later, in its best form yet. Nightdive used the Excalibat to knock this outta the park!”

“This is the remaster that ROTT deserves and New Blood is proud to be a part of it,” added Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive.

“This collaboration between Apogee, New Blood, and Nightdive is a match made in retro boomer-shooter heaven,” said Larry Kuperman, Director of Business Development at Nightdive Studios. “Rise of the Triad is one of those iconic ‘90s shooters that maintain a place in our hearts and minds here at Nightdive, and we’re ecstatic about giving it the KEX engine treatment. Because, at the end of the day, Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition epitomizes what we strive to achieve in the name of classic games preservation.”

Wishlist Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, coming Early 2023 to Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG for $19.99 USD. Nightdive Studios will also be partnering up with Limited Run Games for the physical versions of Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition. A Standard and Collector’s Edition are in the works and will be available across multiple platforms. Stay tuned for more details and a Collector’s Edition reveal in the future. Check out the Limited Run store to pick up Nightdive Studios merch today.

For more information, hit up the official websites for Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and Nightdive Studios, plus follow @Apogee_Ent, @NewBlood, and @NightdiveStudio on Twitter.

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. 

About New Blood Interactive

New Blood Interactive is a game studio founded by friends and run like maniacs. We develop, we publish, it’s Whatever™

About Nightdive Studios

Based in Vancouver, Washington, Nightdive Studios is a dedicated team of industry veterans committed to restoring the classic PC game titles of the past and making them accessible to a new generation of gamers. Hit titles from Nightdive Studios include System Shock 2, System Shock Enhanced Edition, Turok, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadowman Remastered, and PowerSlave Exhumed. The team is currently working on the remake of System Shock with an expected release date of 2022. More info can be found at the company’s website at www.nightdivestudios.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/NightDiveStudios or via Twitter at @NightDiveStudio.