Save the Undead in Zombie Cure Lab, Strategy Sim Out Q3 2022 in Steam Early Access 

Reverse the apocalypse in sandbox lab builder from AAA sim vets

MUNICH — 14 July 2022 — Zombie Cure Lab, the undead treatment lab builder from the AAA sim vets at publisher Aerosoft and fun-loving, problem-solving developers at Thera Bytes, begins experiments to save mankind on Steam Early Access for PC in Q3 2022.

After years of hiding underground, the last remaining humans stand ready to reverse the zombie apocalypse. With a means of curing the undead in hand, return to the surface and lead a settlement of brave scientists in their mission to save the world.

Start by using natural resources in the forests and mountains to give the human race a place to eat and sleep. Happy workers make better survivors! With their immediate needs met, the world-saving work can begin. Construct sturdy walls and defenses to prepare for night. Open a laboratory and begin your research on sci-fi tech like freeze rays and barriers. With these colorful gadgets in hand, capture roaming hordes and start the treatment process.

With each zombie cured, grow the workforce and expand the operation, turning back the doomsday clock. Set day and night shifts for your human-zombie hybrids—the Humbies!—to keep them happy and productive. Upgrade the lab to harvest more premium, high-efficiency material and let the new-fangled science equipment open a path toward the final cure.

Use time, careful planning, and proper management of the lab economy to create a well-oiled research machine and turn the hordes into the Working Dead. But be wary—Humbies, like the humans they aspire to be, are fickle creatures. Go beyond their basic needs with comfortable quarters, plentiful food, and luxurious recreational spaces to keep them happy and satisfied, lest they revert to their flesh-hungry baser instincts within the very walls of your base.

“Most games featuring the undead solve the problem with killing, so when Thera Bytes approached us with the idea to focus a zombie game around empathy and healing, we were immediately onboard,” said Winfried Diekmann, Managing Director at Aerosoft. “We hope that Zombie Cure Lab not only brings a refreshing take to the genre, but exemplifies how there are other, nonviolent ways to solve problems.”

Zombie Cure Lab is available via Steam Early Access for PC with language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. Development of Zombie Cure Lab is financially supported by FFF Bayern and the budgetary funds of the Free State of Bavaria. Research Zombie Cure Lab on the official website, follow @ZombieCureLab on Twitter, check out the latest development updates on YouTube, and join the official Discord server.

About Aerosoft – “The Simulation Experts”

With more than 30 employees and more than 50 free developers worldwide as well as numerous cooperations, Aerosoft is one of the leading software manufacturers and publishers worldwide in the field of simulation games today. Thanks to its strong distribution partners in Europe, South America and the USA, Aerosoft today generates more than 50% of its sales abroad. The high quality standard of the products is repeatedly proven by international awards and a customer satisfaction rate of over 90%. The Aerosoft online shop currently offers one of the largest PC simulation ranges in the world, with nearly 1000 products.

For more information, visit their official website.

About Thera Bytes

The people of Thera Bytes love games, adore science, and strive to educate and empower gamers at the intersection of both. By addressing serious real-world problems with playful, exploratory solutions, games and health can become intrinsic. To that end, Thera Bytes develops both original game IP and problem-solving applications for the healthcare sector. 

Lock and load for Saturday-morning-cartoon-inspired run-‘n’-gun action!

Check out our review for Spidersaurs Below

Spidersaurs Review

Valencia, Calif. – July 14, 2022 – It’s time to exterminate the dinosaur-spider menace! Independent game studio WayForward is excited to announce that 2D run-‘n’-gun action game Spidersaurs is available to download as of today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Featuring nonstop shoot-’em-up gameplay, two-player local co-op, an arsenal of weapons, and countless mutant monstrosities to blast, Spidersaurs is priced at $19.99 and rated E10+ by the ESRB.

Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and classic action games, Spidersaurs is an original property in which one or two players must save the world from an onslaught of genetically engineered dinosaur-spider hybrids. Though created by InGest Corp to provide all the meat and muscle humanity needs to end world hunger, the Spidersaurs are loose and on a destructive rampage, leaving it to two taste-tasting interns — punk rocker Victoria and officer-in-training Adrian — to run, jump, climb, and shoot their way through multiple stages of over-the-top, high-octane mayhem. Equipped with an arsenal of character-specific weapons (such as Victoria’s Laser Show and Adrian’s Football Rocket) and special Spidersaur abilities they gain along the way, players will blast through an infested laboratory, a sweltering jungle, the heart of a live volcano, and more! The action is further brought to life through a fully animated intro by Powerhouse Animation (Castlevania, Masters of the Universe: Revelation), complete with theme song by Cristina “Vee” Valenzuela, Jason Charles Miller, and Richaadeb.

The console/PC version of Spidersaurs also adds several new features that were not present in the game’s original 2019 Apple Arcade release, including an all-new epilogue stage and true final boss, three difficulty settings, unlockable Arcade and Speedrun modes, mid-level checkpoints, rebalanced boss order, and numerous visual enhancements. A recent update has brought these additions to the Apple Arcade version as well. In addition to the digital versions of Spidersaurs that are available now, physical versions are in the works from Limited Run Games on select platforms, including Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, in both standard and collector’s editions; further details on content and preorder timing will be provided at a later date via social media. For more info on Spidersaurs, as well as news on other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook.

KEY FEATURES

• Intense, Saturday-morning-cartoon-style action for one or two players — complete with theme song and epic intro from Powerhouse Animation!
• Two distinct playable characters: punk rocker Victoria and officer-in-training Adrian!
• Unleash awesome firepower — everything from spread guns and flamethrowers to detonating footballs and bass-heavy electronica! Twelve weapons in all!
• Explosive environments including volcanoes, jungles, laboratories, and more!
• A menagerie of unique and terrifying Spidersaurs to battle!
• Unlock new abilities as you advance through the InGest Corp facility!
• Three difficulty settings: Well Done, Medium, and Rare!
• Unlockable arcade mode and speedrun mode!
• Soundtrack by legendary Japanese composer Harumi Fujita!
• From the developers of Contra 4!

ABOUT WAYFORWARD

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

© 2022 WayForward Technologies, Inc.

For a limited time, players can get a free exclusive package containing over $100 of new Items at Launch

MONTREAL – JULY 14, 2022 – The award-winning simulation role-playing game Shop Titans has been selected to be offered on the Epic Games Store starting July 21, 2022. Players can add Shop Titans to their wishlist ahead of its launch starting today through the official store page. Since launching in 2019, Shop Titans has been downloaded over 8 million times across mobile and PC, and its release on the Epic Games Store provides more ways for players to discover the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation experience.

“Releasing Shop Titans on the Epic Games Store is a pivotal moment for our game and provides an opportunity for an entire new audience to craft, negotiate and sell their way to the top,” said Johan Eile, General Manager of Kabam’s Montreal Studio. “Our dedicated community of players continue to play an important role in helping us develop this title, and we can’t wait to see the community grow even further.”

To celebrate the Epic Games Store launch, the team has put together an exclusive giveaway available for free to all players downloading and logging in through the Epic Games Store, both new and existing from July 21 to July 28, 2022. This exciting package contains over $100 worth of new items, including blueprints for Dismantler’s Pickaxe and Fizzy Guzzle Bottle, as well as a Llama Pinata deco for players to showcase outside their shop. The package also includes valuable consumables to boost player progress. Existing players can connect through Crossconnect in-game to save their old progress and link to Epic Games Store.  

Shop Titans blends an extensive item crafting system, one-on-one negotiation gameplay with customers to secure the best sale price, and treasure-seeking adventures – all supported with hilarious character-driven humor and stunning in-game graphics. Players can create powerful equipment to stock their shop and sell to customers, assemble a team of customizable heroes, and explore dungeons to gather valuable crafting materials.

Shop Titans launches on the Epic Games Store July 21, 2022 as a free-to-play download and is now available to add to wishlists here. For more information, please visit the Shop Titans official website, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT KABAM

Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.

Kabam’s games, Marvel Contest of Champions, Disney Mirrorverse, Shop Titans, and Transformers: Forged to Fight, have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in North America, including Vancouver and Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles and San Francisco in the United States. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.

ABOUT NETMARBLE

Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer and a major shareholder of BigHit Entertainment, a music production and artist management company, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

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FARMCON 22 PROGRAM: TWO NEW PRODUCTS AND NUMEROUS UPDATES FOR FARMING SIMULATOR 22

News and premieres at FarmCon: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software uses its annual community event for numerous announcements around Farming Simulator 22. FarmCon 22 will take place as a hybrid event from July 21^st to 24^th. The event starts with an international stream on the official Twitch channel on Thursday evening at 8pm CEST, followed by a weekend of face-to-face meetings directly at John Deere in Mannheim, Germany.

Updates, Insider Knowledge and New Announcements
GIANTS Software is using July 21^st as a kickoff event and appetizer for the FarmCon weekend: In the approximately two-hour stream, the developers will show the progress of their current work and give an overview of what fans can still expect this year. Thursday night’s show highlights:

• First look at Platinum Expansion featuring various machines and new map Silverrun Forest 
• Unveiling of two new packs, both yet announced products coming later this year
• Feature on modding
• A look across the pond to Kubota in the USA
• Retrospective on the topic of Precision Farming 

Stage Program from Mannheim in Stream
From 10am CEST the FarmCon will start live from the John Deere Forum in Mannheim on July 23^rd. GIANTS Software expects more than 700 guests, who can look forward to much more detailed lectures and presentations of the topics touched on Thursday. GIANTS Software will simultaneously translate the predominantly German-language stage program and thus transport the fascination of FarmCon out into the world via the official Twitch channel.

In addition to insights into the Platinum Expansion and the two newly announced packs, fans can expect a Baling Royale competition in which participants virtually stack bales against the clock, the personal meeting with GIANTS Software employees from all four branches, and a panel of two German content creators.

“The anticipation for FarmCon is growing daily – we have so much new stuff in store and can’t wait to share our fruits of labor with our community” said Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software. “Besides the product news for Farming Simulator 22, I’m most looking forward to the personal conversations in a familiar atmosphere.”

FarmCon is the official and annual community event for modders, developers and players of the Farming Simulator series. Since 2016, fans have been gathering at FarmCon to interact with GIANTS Software and like-minded gamers.

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AboutGIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com.

About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com.

© 2022 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colours and performance. © 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Stadia, the S logo, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

Instant Satisfaction Guaranteed as POWERWASH SIMULATOR
Cleans Up on Xbox, Game Pass and PC

LONDON (JULY 14, 2022) – Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab® are excited to announce that POWERWASH SIMULATOR is out now and ready for clean up! POWERWASH SIMULATOR is available with Game Pass for PC and console, for purchase on Xbox Series® X|S, Xbox One®, and Windows 10, and a full release on Steam® following a successful Early Access period.

Watch the release trailer here!

POWERWASH SIMULATOR is the super soothing simulator game that puts the power of relaxation into the hands of the player. Take a clean break from the real world and follow your powerwashing destiny. Equipped with power washer in hand and unlocking new tools and upgrades to help clean more efficiently along the way – no dirt is too tough for you to handle!

Everything isn’t as it seems in the town of Muckingham: an active volcano smoulders nearby, the mayor’s cat is missing, and things are extremely dirty. For all its oddities, Muckingham scrubs up quite nicely… thanks to you! The residents have noticed too, and soon your PowerWash business will be booming.

As you blast away every speck of grime that covers Muckingham, you’ll uncover secrets hidden in the dirt and objects of each level, as well as receive messages from clients that reveal the untold stories of the places you visit – from humble homes to ancient architecture. You know what they say, it all comes out in the wash.

“We are thrilled to bring the opportunity to relax, unwind and get creative to millions of players with the launch of POWERWASH SIMULATOR” said FuturLab COO Chris Mehers.

“There’s really nothing quite as satisfying as blasting the dirt off to reveal the unique environments within POWERWASH SIMULATOR. We are excited to add even more content to the game in the future.” Added James Marsden, Founder and Co-CEO of FuturLab.

From casual clean freaks to dedicated detailers, everyone can pick up and play to feel immersed – relaxation, satisfaction – guaranteed. But this is just the start of your power washing career as Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab® are excited to further expand the game with regular updates and much more to come!

About FuturLab
FuturLab is a boutique, award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and is currently working on the highly anticipated PowerWash Simulator.
 
About Square Enix Collective®
Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.
 
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 168 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 88 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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CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE, the SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.

“Steam” is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners

Featuring F1® drivers Zhou Guanyu and Alexander Albon, prospective Team Principals are invited for a first-look at how Frontier has brought the visual detail of Formula 1® to life in F1® Manager 2022.

Cambridge, UK – July 14, 2022 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today revealed their second behind-the-scenes video for F1® Manager 2022, the major new officially licenced F1® management simulation game. F1® Manager 2022 will launch on August 30 (August 25 for players who pre-order*) on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

WATCH THE BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO HERE:  

In ‘Episode 2 – People Power’, Frontier CEO and Founder, David Braben, and Art Director, Matt Dickinson, discussing Frontier’s commitment to deliver a truly authentic Formula 1® experience in F1®  Manager 2022. In the game, players will take charge of their chosen 2022 F1® constructor, creating their ultimate driver pairing, choosing from the full roster of 2022 F1®, F2™ and F3™ drivers.

In exclusive footage, players can delve into the in-depth process of capturing drivers for the game as they join two of Frontier’s facial scan capture sessions, featuring Williams Racing driver, Alexander Albon and Alfa Romeo F1® Team ORLEN’s Zhou Guanyu. An impressive 200 camera lenses work to create intricate 3D facial models, bringing each driver to life in-game in breath-taking detail. Each driver also has a data profile, created using a wealth of real historical data points, in order to accurately reflect their behaviours and driving style. 

This commitment to realism is shared across the entirety of F1® Manager 2022. Working closely with Formula 1®, the development team have been able to access a vast archive of historical data and broadcast footage, in order to create an immersive simulation experience which is true-to-life.  Prospective Team Principals will be able to use authentic data to guide their decisions, reacting to realistic tyre degradation, changing weather conditions, and safety car and red flag incidents.   

Players should keep one ear to their team radio for future behind the scenes content and further news on F1® Manager 2022 ahead of launch.  

F1® Manager 2022 launches on August 30 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. Players looking to get ahead of the grid will be able to pre-order the game digitally and experience F1® Manager 2022 a full five days early from August 25*. The game will also be available in physical format for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99.

*Early access and discount is exclusively available to those pre-ordering digitally. On PlayStation platforms, players must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to receive the 10% pre-order discount.

For more news and information about F1® Manager 2022:

Website: https://www.f1manager.com

About FrontierFrontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier primarily uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About F1 Manager 2022
Drive every decision in the officially licenced F1® Manager 2022. Players will select their team and be the boss with the full 2022 roster of drivers and key staff. As Team Principal, it’s on their shoulders to take control and compete in the world’s most prestigious motorsport, delivered with unparalleled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation.

About F1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. 

The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved. 

Third premium DLC coming to PC on 11 August 2022

Cyprus, Nicosia 14 July 2022: Owlcat Games and Prime Matter are pleased to announce that the multi award-winning, critically-acclaimed Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is coming to consoles on 29 September 2022. 

The epic RPG will be available on both physical and digital formats for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility); as well as Nintendo Switch via the Cloud.

The Enhanced Edition of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will become the standard version for the console release, and also will be available for all PC owners of the game on 29 September for free. 

The Treasure of the Midnight Isles DLCIn addition to the eagerly-anticipated console announcement, Owlcat Games also confirmed that The Treasure of the Midnight Isles—the third premium DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous—will launch 11 August 2022. The islands—scattered across the dark abyssal ocean—hide treasures untold (and horrors unspeakable). Board the grim cursed ship and venture into the unknown to find your fortune… or demise.

• Explore the vast archipelago full of treasures and dangers in a stand-alone rogue-like mode, or as a part of the main campaign
• Try out different builds and party compositions, taking advantage of the enormous variety of the Pathfinder role-playing system – including the mythic paths
• Death is just a setback! If a party perishes, its progress can still help you in subsequent playthroughs
• Equip new magic weapons, put new magic potions and scrolls on your belt, and challenge both old and new enemies
• Discover the secret of the ship that takes you on your journeys – and the truth about the ultimate treasure you’re seeking

Prepare for your trip to the Midnight Isles with a 50% discount for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous in the Epic Games Store Summer Sale. Also, the Mythic Edition and Commander Edition are available at a 45% discount. The Epic Games Store Summer Sale starts today and ends 28 July 2022.

About Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in an epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and based on Paizo Publishing’s tabletop Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

The realm of Sarkoris was destroyed when Areelu Vorlesh, a scholar and practitioner of forbidden magics, opened a rift to the abyssal planes of existence, and hordes of demons invaded the world of Golarion. Led by the evil Demon Lords Deskari and Baphomet, the abyssal forces crushed all who stood against them, turning Sarkoris into a demon‑infested land now known as the Worldwound. Join the Crusade against the demonic invasion and rise as a new hero wielding unimaginable powers in this classic cRPG. The fate of this world lies in your hands.

About Owlcat Games

Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.

About META Publishing

META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

About Paizo

Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.

KARTRIDER RUSH+ ROLLS OUT SEASON 14 WYLDWOOD UPDATE

Special legendary karts, new player mode and player events kick off this month

SEOUL – July 14, 2022 – Fans of the fun mobile racing game KartRider Rush+can play the game’s Season 14 “Wyldwood” update starting today. The new season will take players to “Wyldwood,” the forest of dreams. Legendary karts will be released including hybrid kart “Scary Bear” and speed kart “Tiger.”  New themed racers will take the track too including “Wolf Bazzi” and “Deer Dao.” Plus, thrilling “Wyldwood” themed tracks such as “Rickety Bridge (Wyldwood)” will be released, challenging racers to weave their way through wild obstacles to win first place.

Watch ‘Wyldwood’ Breaking News

Season 14’s highlight kart “Plasma GT” was recently revealed on Nexon’s official YouTube channel, showcasing its thrilling speed and explosive energy.

Season 14 ‘Wyldwood’ Trailer:

Nexon also unveiled new game mode “Simulation Mode” where players can assemble their dream team and compete with other players. It requires strategic decisions as players allocate appropriate karts and characters for each position.

Plasma GT Trailer:

In celebration of the update, player events will be added that will offer many rewards. Players can obtain “300 Batteries” for free when they participate in five multiplayer races every week until Sunday, Aug. 7. Additionally, players can exchange “Wyldwood Guardian,” and Epic graded kart “Minekart(perm)” and more upon collecting Wyldwood Shard after completing various missions until Thursday, Aug. 18.

You can get more detailed information on KartRider Rush+ and the new “Wyldwood” season on the official website.

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter.

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Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, released the “Pixel Pro Pack” for Bassmaster® Fishing 2022, launching on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, and Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The “Pixel Pro Pack” is now available for owners of the “Retro Cosmetic Season Pass”, available for a MSRP of $10.99/€9.99/£7.99, and includes both the “Synthwave Cosmetic Pack” released in June as well as the upcoming “Throwback B.A.S.S.® Pack” releasing in August. Separately, the “Pixel Pro Pack” is available for $5.99/€4.99/£3.99 individually and will be available to non-Season Pass holders on July 21.

Anglers can now sport their favorite Bassmaster® Elite Series™ Pro Anglers, such as cover star Scott Martin, on their clothing with a host of retro items such as the Pixel Pro T-Shirt, bucket hat and pants. Two tiers of Mastery challenges will have anglers conquer unique tasks on the water to unlock the brand-new Pixel Pro Sneakers to complete their look. To complement their new outfit, an original boat wrap featuring the full lineup of Bassmaster® Elite Series™ Pro Anglers, pixel art inspired Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 logo, and emissive light up strips has been added to amaze and dazzle their fellow anglers.

“Retro Cosmetic Pack Season Pass” owners can also look forward to the release of the Throwback B.A.S.S.® Pack in August, bringing the old school B.A.S.S.® look to the game. The Pack will introduce a variety of vintage Bassmaster® designs and badge patches spanning the groovy 70’s, radical 80’s, and extreme 90’s. The publisher will reveal additional details about the final DLC bundle when it launches in August.

Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 was released on Oct. 28, 2021, in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, Windows PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. The game is also now available on Nintendo Switch™ via the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 – Super Deluxe Edition, which released on June 23, 2022. The game is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB. For regular updates on additional content coming post-launch, please visit www.bassmasterthegame.com.

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Community-Driven Football Management Simulator Soccer Manager Elite Rebrands As Soccerverse 

Freshly Unveiled Brand Adds Gaming Industry Veteran Andrew Gore To The Organization

London, UK – 14th July 2022 – London-based Soccer Manager Elite (SME), a Xaya blockchain-based massive multiplayer online soccer management game, has rebranded itself as Soccerverse, which will be developed under a separate legal entity titled Soccerverse Ltd. Soccerverse has added games industry veteran Andrew Gore to the team as part of its latest initiative.

Soccerverse is part football management game run in an entirely decentralized format on the blockchain and also a DeFi-oriented game where clubs and players form DAOs and fractionalized NFTs for participating gamers to hold shares. With those shares, gamers can propose and vote for club managers and player agents. 

With the new brand and legal entity, the team behind Soccerverse will be developing, guiding, and promoting the game in cooperation with its userbase and is currently focused on completing a fresh browser-based user interface for desktop, mobile, and tablet computers. Scheduled for late July, the launch of Beta 4 will see the game move from the Xaya blockchain onto the Polygon blockchain, where it will gain access to a large ecosystem of potential users. 

Commenting on the latest changes, Xaya Creative Lead and Soccerverse Co-Founder Andrew Colosimo notes, “What we’ve created with SME is lightyears ahead of what most people think of when it comes to blockchain games. Soccer Manager Elite simply doesn’t reflect what it is, or where we’re planning for it to go. Soccerverse is a much more suitable name.”  

Joining this fresh effort is Andrew Gore, an experienced veteran with over 20 years in the industry. Andrew commands over 20 years of industry experience developing video games and football management games, including titles such as FIFA, Need for Speed, Soccer Manager Worlds, the Soccer Manager series, and many others. Moreover, the company plans to engage in further talent acquisition over the coming months.

Per Andrew Gore, “I am excited to be rebuilding a decades-old battle-proven multiplayer manager game onto the blockchain and having the opportunity to do so with the blockchain gaming pioneers at Xaya.” Soccerverse’s Colosimo concludes, “We’re extremely excited to partner with Andy. You really couldn’t find anyone better. He’s the top expert in this field, and we’re fortunate to have him.” 

For more information and to view the current version of Soccerverse, visit the official website at https://soccerverse.io

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About Xaya

Xaya is a blockchain agnostic platform and SDK for creating fully decentralized, censorship-resistant, permissionless, and serverless video games and decentralized applications (dApps). It is fully open-source and free to use. 

About Soccerverse Ltd

Soccerverse Ltd. is dedicated to developing and promoting the Soccerverse blockchain game that was formerly known as Soccer Manager Elite (SME). This massive multiplayer online soccer management game is a community-driven project that leverages decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) to deliver gamers a unique, immersive experience.