Free Nordic-Style Fjordur Map Released Today, Base Game Free on Steam, Remake of ARK Switch to Include Star Voice Talent, and Animated Series Character Artwork Reveal

Seattle, WA – JUNE 12, 2022 –  Studio Wildcard revealed today new details of its highly anticipated sequel ARK 2 during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. Starring the talents of Vin Diesel (Fast Franchise) as the hero protagonist Santiago and announcing Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as the voice of Santiago’s daughter Meeka, Studio Wildcard is using Unreal Engine 5’s photorealistic real-time lighting technology for this reimagined, next-generation survival experience. ARK 2 will launch in 2023, simultaneously on Steam Early Access and as a console launch exclusive for Xbox Series X|S and with Xbox and PC Game Pass on Game Preview.

• Watch the New In-Engine ARK 2 Trailer HERE:

ARK 2 features revealed today include:

• BEST IN CLASS, THIRD-PERSON GAMEPLAY – Advanced character traversal mechanics include mantling, free-climbing, parkour, sliding, and swinging!
• REVOLUTIONARY CROSS-PLATFORM MODDING – Fully stackable, user-created Mods for new creatures, items and gameplay features, with maps distributed across all platforms – including onto Xbox – and support for modded servers enabled through official mod support by mod.io
• SOULS-LIKE MELEE COMBAT – Target-lock, blocks, dodges, combos, staggers and special attacks all emphasize player-skill based action.
• MASSIVE, NEW ALIEN ENVIRONMENT – Explore a mysterious, chaotic world where native flora and fauna are being overrun by invasive primeval creatures, from an extinct Earth.
• COMPONENT-BASED ITEM CRAFTING – Construct weapons and tools from a range of distinct modules to customize their look and functionality — millions of possible combinations enable players to craft their own unique gear! Specific materials will further affect the appearance of items, with multiple resource options in unique regions of the world.
• DYNAMIC WORLD EVENTS – Natural and unnatural occurrences are always happening across the game world, independent of your presence! Your choices in deciding whether to interact with these events will yield rewards or challenges.
• OPPOSING PVE FORCE – Hostile ‘Aratai’ hunt & attack you while riding their own tamed creatures, as they seek to drive human interlopers from their world.

ARK: Survival Evolved Now Free-To-Own on Steam
Head to Steam where ARK: Survival Evolved is free-to-permanently-own for anyone who claims the game before 10 am PDT on June 19! This is a limited-time offer, so aspiring survivalists should get it now to join the adventure!

ARK Fjordur Releases Today
Fjordur, the newest official ARK community map, released today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Stadia! Free to download for all ARK players, this Nordic style, cold-weather map features four new creatures to tame and over 140 sq kilometers of new biomes, new challenges, and rewarding discoveries!

• Watch The New ARK Fjordur Map Trailer HERE: 

ARK Nintendo Switch Ultimate Survivor Edition to Feature Star Voice Talent
Launching in September 2022, ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition has new story cutscenes bookending each ARK map, featuring actors Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time) and David Tennant (Doctor Who) reprising their respective roles as Helena Walker and Sir Edmund Rockwell. All of Helena’s and Rockwell’s Dossiers and Explorer Notes will also be voiced by the actors, as will survivors’ epic confrontation versus Rockwell on ARK Aberration. Madden will also voice the cheery robot-AI guide HLN-A in the “Young Explorers Mode” that will lead players through ARK in a low-pressure, kid-friendly, dino-fact-filled adventure.

Existing owners of ARK: Survival Evolved on Switch will receive a free update to the game with all progress and Save data maintained. Tune in at 4:30pm EDT, Monday, June 13, to /twitchgaming livestream to see the first gameplay of ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition on Switch.

ARK Development & Grove Street Games Partnership:
Studio Wildcard has teamed-up with Grove Street Games to co-develop ARK 2 and for Grove Street to rewrite the ARK Nintendo Switch code with a full revamp of gameplay functionality, graphics, and optimization. Furthermore, Thomas Williamson, Director of Grove Street, will be Development Director and Technical Director of ARK 2 with cross sections of the Grove Street Games team also joining ARK 2’s production in a development partnership. Co-founders of Studio Wildcard, Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, will balance time between games and the transmedia expansion of the ARK franchise, with Stieglitz focusing creative efforts on the TV series and other initiatives, whilst continuing to serve as Executive Producer of ARK 2. Rapczak will continue as Creative Director of ARK 2 and co-creator of the TV series.

“Thomas Williamson is one of the greatest designer-programmers and technical visionaries working in the games industry today. I am beyond-thrilled that he and the incredibly talented team at Grove Street Games have opted to go all-in on partnering up to build the next iterations of the ARK franchise. By combining Grove Street’s amazing capabilities with the brilliant creators at Studio Wildcard, ARK 2 is going to be a mind-blowing experience.” – Jeremy Stieglitz, Co-Creator of ARK and Co-Founder of Studio Wildcard.

“The team at Studio Wildcard includes many of the most passionate game developers in the world. At Grove Street Games, we’re thrilled. We get to work with a group of excellent people that care so much about their fans, franchise, and moving the industry forward. Together, we will combine the unrivaled ARK universe with the best possible game technology, and construct the ultimate survival experience.” – said Thomas Williamson, Director of Grove Street Games.

ARK: The Animated Series
The original TV series based on the hit game franchise, “ARK: The Animated Series” now has fourteen 30-minute episodes in post-production! To celebrate this milestone, Studio Wildcard has released the first poster images of key characters from the show.

Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) has taken on the role of Executive Producer, Director, and Co-Showrunner, alongside ARK franchise creators Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the series being produced at Glendale-based Lex+Otis animation studio. Monica Bellucci (The Matrix Reloaded) and Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Bad Batch) have also joined the series’ talented cast.

“ARK: The Animated Series” features an extraordinary voice cast, including Gerard Butler (300), Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time), Devery Jacobs (American Gods), Deborah Mailman (Total Control), Zahn McClarnon (Doctor Sleep), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy), Ragga Ragnars (Vikings), David Tennant (Good Omens), Alan Tudyk (Rogue One), Karl Urban (The Boys), Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Ron Yuan (Mulan), with Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Vin Diesel reprising his role as franchise hero, Santiago.

For the latest ARK updates, follow us on Twitter, join our Discord, subscribe to our YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com, and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles designed for core gamers. The team emphasizes direct communication with its active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user-generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com

ABOUT GROVE STREET GAMES
Located in Gainesville, FL, Grove Street Games has been an influential game developer since 2007. They have delighted fans of the world’s greatest games with bold interpretations on new platforms, and have delivered fresh and original games to millions of happy players. They have grown to be a leader in the industry because of their commitment to building incredible and accessible gaming experiences. Their games can be found worldwide across all major gaming devices, including consoles, PC, and mobile. www.grovestreetgames.com

ABOUT mod.io
mod.io is the leading user-generated content (UGC) solution for game studios and publishers. Since its launch in 2019, mod.io has delivered 1.5 million mods for 110 games, to players across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile and VR. mod.io offers an automated, scalable, easy-to-implement platform designed for the studios seeking to harness UGC in their game. The results are long-term player engagement, and a cross-platform pathway to creator economies.  Created by the team behind ModDB, mod.io brings more than 20 years of experience to game developers seeking to unlock their community’s creativity.

Defy the Light with Ereban: Shadow Legacy, Raw Fury & Baby Robot Games’ Upcoming Stealth Platformer

STOCKHOLM – June 12, 2022 – Raw Fury and Baby Robot Games are happy to announce Ereban: Shadow Legacy with its stunning first trailer created entirely with in-engine footage revealed during this year’s Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. The action-packed stealth platformer combines stunning graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics in an immersive and new original universe.

In Ereban: Shadow Legacy, players take control of female protagonist Ayana, the last descendant of a long-forgotten race with the power of merging with the shadows. In this fast-paced, story-driven, stealth platformer game, players unravel the mysterious relationship between the cryptic energy megacorporation Helios and Ayana’s lost ancestors in a dying, morally grey universe. Combine Ayana’s agility with her mystical shadow powers and high-tech gadgets to either cleverly avoid or mercilessly defeat anything and anyone that stands in her way as she searches for the truth.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy will be released in 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC – and available day one with both PC and Xbox Game Pass. For more information, visit the official website: https://ereban.com.

About Baby Robot Games

Baby Robot Games is a young indie studio from Spain. Passionate about video games since we were children, we want to give back what this industry gave us. Our goal is to create highly enjoyable experiences with original mechanics, strong visuals and compelling stories. Currently working on our debut title, Ereban: Shadow Legacy. For more information, you can head to babyrobotgames.com or follow us at twitter.com/babyrobotgames.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We don’t care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Skövde, Sweden – June 12, 2022… During today’s Xbox & Bethesda’s Games Showcase, FRAME BREAK and Amplifier Game Invest revealed that Lightyear Frontier – a peaceful open-world farming adventure on an alien planet – will launch on Xbox and PC in Spring 2023, and will be available day one via Game Pass.

https://lightyearfrontier.com/

Lightyear Frontier is a peaceful open-world farming adventure on a planet at the far edge of the galaxy. Start your new home on a distant planet with up to three friends as you farm alien crops, build your own homestead, and explore the untamed wilderness of the world.
 
Watch the Lightyear Frontier trailer that debuted during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase now:

Joakim Hedström, CEO of FRAME BREAK, said:
We’re beyond excited to share what we feel is a fresh take on the farming genre, taking aspects from what’s normally quite hectic games like shooters and survival games and recontextualising them in a chill and peaceful experience. We can’t wait to get our game into players’ hands and see what they will create.

Denis Ferrier, Head of Publishing at Amplifier Game Invest, said:
“The vision that FRAME BREAK has for Lightyear Frontier is unique, and we are excited to support them on a project that breaks new, interstellar ground in the farming adventure genre. Stay tuned for Gamescom in August where we will be sharing even more exciting news about our plans for Lightyear Frontier”

Lightyear Frontier from FRAME BREAK and Amplifier Game Invest comes to Xbox and PC in Spring 2023, and will be available day one via Game Pass.

Website:
https://lightyearfrontier.com/

Socials:
https://twitter.com/ltyear_frontier
https://www.instagram.com/lightyear_frontier/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lightyear_frontier
https://www.facebook.com/LightyearFrontier
https://discord.gg/BxbtZ2usV4

About Frame Break
FRAME BREAK is a small studio founded in 2020, based in Skövde, Sweden. Part of Amplifier Game Invest, FRAME BREAK aims to create games that break the mold of pre-established game genres. FRAME BREAK is building a studio environment where everyone has creative input and can influence the game beyond their own disciplines.

About Amplifier Game Invest
Amplifier Game Invest is an operational division of Embracer Group. We have the ambition to build one of the most attractive homes for passionate game developers and their studios, empowering their aspirations and creativity for sustainable, long-term success. To reach this goal, we invest in game studios, developers and their designs to support them in becoming creatively and financially successful through the development and sales of great game experiences. We leverage our game industry experience to mentor, encourage and challenge our studios and be active members of the global game development community.

Ravenlok – Dive into the Rabbit Hole on Xbox and PC in 2023

Fairytale and Epic Finale of Voxel Trilogy Announced by the Award-Winning Creators of Echo Generation, Revealed at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

TORONTO — June 12, 2022 — Ravenlok, an action-packed fable from Cococucumber is a fairytale reimagining of a kingdom troubled by an evil queen and a young girl’s destiny to fulfill a dangerous prophecy. As revealed during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Ravenlok will come to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC in early 2023 and release with Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC subscribers on day one. Ravenlok will be available for purchase on Windows PC through Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store, where it is now open for wishlist.

While exploring an old barn filled with antiques and knick-knacks, a curious mirror appears: a portal into a magical realm. Ravenlok is greeted by peculiar creatures and faces evil entities while on her quest to defeat the Caterpillar Queen, and ultimately find her way home. Pick up a sword and shield, rise to the occasion, and embark on a journey to save a land shrouded in darkness.

Explore mysterious areas from a gloomy Mushroom Forest to the haunted Mask Mansion. Slash through sinister jesters and burn down the Weeping Fungi in arena-based, real-time combat. Discover new weapons or unexpected items, level up to unlock your skills, and complete quests to learn the secrets of the fallen world. 

Rendered in spectacular 4K resolution and 60 fps on Xbox Series X, Ravenlok is optimized to show off a wonderful world veiled in a bewitching fairytale aesthetic. A mystical atmosphere sets the tone with vibrant 3D pixel art accompanied by a suspenseful soundtrack that brings to life vivid forests, haunting castles, and more.

Inspired by childhood fables of aspiration and belief, Ravenlok empowers players to take on the role of a young girl on a path of self-discovery by embarking on a journey to overcome challenging situations and learn life lessons.

“Ravenlok is a culmination of our studio’s exploration into the 3D pixel aesthetic, completing our voxel trilogy with higher details and more complex environments,” said Vanessa Chia, Game Director and Producer of Ravenlok. “We are delighted to share our spin on the fairytale genre by weaving a heartwarming tale, led by a young female protagonist set in an action-packed fantasy world.”

Wishlist Ravenlok on the Epic Game Store or learn more by visiting the Ravenlok Xbox page. More information can be found on the Cococucumber website, Twitter and Instagram.

About Cococucumber

Cococucumber is a Toronto-based developer and publisher of critically acclaimed indie games. Led by Martin Gauvreau and Vanessa Chia, the studio is known for creating original titles that blend a spirited story with action-packed gameplay. Titles by Cococucumber include narrative puzzle-platformer Planet of the Eyes, co-op dungeon crawler Riverbond and award-winning turn-based adventure Echo Generation. Ravenlok is their fifth title.

Stunning First Gameplay Revealed for Upcoming Gunpowder & Magic-Fueled Action RPG Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn 

Lead humankind’s final siege against the tide of the dead in early 2023

LONDON (Jun. 12, 2022) – A44 Games (Ashen) and Kepler Interactive (Scorn) revealed the gunpowder-packed and magic-fueled first gameplay video from the upcoming Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn during today’s Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles (with Day One Xbox Game Pass availability) in early 2023 (https://www.playflintlock.com).

Flintlock introduces players to a wholly-unique RPG setting: a gunpowder fantasy world where the gods, long thought to have abandoned humanity, suddenly return, casting open the door to the afterlife in their wake and releasing their army of undead from within. As humanity’s survival is at risk, their fate is left up to Nor Vanek, a member of the Coalition army on a personal quest of vengeance, her foxlike companion, Enki and the power of magic and gunpowder. 

Today’s gameplay video revealed the visually striking, expansive fantasy world – from lush forests full of deadly creatures to coastal hideaways and towering magical cathedrals where players will encounter a myriad of enemies and benevolent allies. The video showcases explosive enemy combat and the arsenal of tools Nor has at her disposal in her epic fight against the dark powers of the gods. Players will take to Flintlock’s vast battlefields, combining and mastering a multitude of brutal melee weapons, explosive firearms and magical abilities. When the fighting is done, players have a chance to rest and enhance their various skills via an expansive skill tree and caravan system.  

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in early 2023. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn will also be available day one with Xbox Game Pass. For more information visit www.playflintlock.com. 

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About A44 Games:

Founded in 2013, A44 Games has operated with the goal of making games we want to play in mind. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, the team at A44’s expertise is in combining cinematic experiences with complex gameplay. A44’s first game, Ashen, released in 2018 to critical acclaim.

About Kepler Interactive: Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

New Scorn Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Horrifying Bio-labyrinth Coming This Fall

Immerse yourself in Scorn’s mesmerizing and grotesque maze on Oct. 21

LONDON (June 12, 2022) – In a new trailer for the upcoming atmospheric horror game Scorn, developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive today gave players a deeper look into the game’s nightmarish world, a biomechanical labyrinth with aesthetics inspired by the works of H.R. Giger creating a truly unsettling, interpretive experience. Horror fans will be able to experience the world of Scorn just in time for Halloween, when it launches on Oct. 21 2022, for Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass) and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). 

Debuted during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase earlier today, the trailer centered on Scorn’s disturbing setting, a desolate hellscape once an industrial civilization that now lay in ruin. As players awaken isolated and lost within Scorn’s living labyrinth, they’re left to fend for themselves and find a way forward. Surrounded by visceral, fleshy contraptions and denizen creatures, every deadly encounter must be carefully considered with limited ammunition, health and resources. To unravel the mystery of the world around them, players will solve intricate puzzles on their search for unsettling answers and to slowly come to understand their existence.  

Scorn’s twisted and interconnected environments evoke a sense of dread uninterrupted by direct guidance, upholding a thrilling sense of discovery and encouraging thoughtful progression from players bold enough to brave Scorn’s tense and mysterious journey. Players must harness their intuition – and possibly the darkest parts of their minds – to reach new areas and earn new abilities in their fight to make it out of the bio labyrinth.  

Scorn is available to pre-order now for $39.99 (Standard Edition) and $49.99 (Deluxe Edition). To pre-order, visit scorn-game.com. 

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About Kepler Interactive
Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are give strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

“BULLETS – BEAUTY – BADASS” THE ALL NEW TRAILER THAT IS 100% G.O.R.E
Revenge is a dish best served…

Sydney, Australia, (June 12, 2022) – Gungrave G.O.R.E, Before you can love someone, you gotta get to know them… Watch the dual pistol wielding, coffin-gun toting, revenge seeking, antihero badass do his thing in the latest and most action packed trailer to date. Drool at the deadly ballet of bullets as you fall in love with the one and only living stuff of nightmares: GRAVE!

Watch Grave decimate and annihilate as only he can in this visual treat:

Don’t delay, wish-list today!

Head over now to your platform of choice to wish-list and receive all the latest information
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1630110/Gungrave_GORE/

Grave returns in 2022 to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and PC. Stay tuned for more information!

About Gungrave G.O.R.E

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB, in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets. As a sequel, Gungrave G.O.R.E is the ultimate resurrection of the Gungrave franchise for veteran gunslingers and Gungrave fans, but also a gloriously gory standalone story experience for a new generation of gamers, and on a new generation of consoles

About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming 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 Studio IGGYMOB
Based in Seoul, South Korea, IGGYMOB is comprised of seasoned veterans of the video games industry and young, fresh talent. The multinational team is developing console titles across various platforms.

Guerrilla Collective 2022: Arkanoid – Eternal Battle shows its gameplay in a brand-new trailer

Arkanoid – Eternal Battle will feature an exclusive Battle Royale mode!

Sydney, Australia, (June 12, 2022) – During yesterday’s Guerrilla Collective showcase, Microids unveiled the very first gameplay footage for Arkanoid – Eternal Battle in a brand-new trailer. Developed by French studio Pastagames, the game will invite players to discover or rediscover the iconic block breaker in a fully modernised and revamped version. Arkanoid – Eternal Battle is set to release in October 2022 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PC in ANZ.  Arkanoid – Eternal Battle will offer a cross play online multiplayer experience.

Watch gameplay trailer here:

As a reminder, Arkanoid is an iconic arcade game developed by TAITO Corporation in 1986. When the mothership ARKANOID comes under attack, the small spacecraft VAUS manages to escape but ends up warped into another dimension. Wandering in an inter-dimensional labyrinth, VAUS must destroy blocks called “spacewalls” in order to defeat “DOH”, the creator of the maze responsible for ARKANOID’s destruction. Arkanoid – Eternal Battle marks the return of the emblematic block breaker game in a surprising, renewed version. The new gameplay trailer introduces the four game modes:

• Retro: Teleport yourself in an old school arcade parlour back in 1986 and enjoy the original game like if you were there!
• Neo: This solo mode expands on the classic gameplay with brand-new levels, a modern and stylish art direction & sounds as well as new unique blocks, bonuses, and effects!
• Versus: Play locally with 2 to 4 players on the same screen!
• Eternal Battle: For the very first time, 25 players can challenge each other online in an exclusive Battle Royale mode! Use your power ups to gain advantage and aim at the top score to be the last one standing and win the game!

Game features:

• 4 game modes to (re)discover the famous block breaker game, alone or with friends: Revisit the original game as if you were in the mid 80’s arcades with the retro mode, discover the modernised Neo mode and its exclusive levels, challenge your friends locally on the same screen or play against the entire world in a 25-player Battle Royale craziness with the Eternal Battle mode!
• Brand new content: On top of the brand-new game modes, players will discover or be reintroduced to the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernised version. Arkanoid – Eternal Battle will of course feature classic elements from the franchise as well as new effects, bonuses and features guaranteed to take veteran players by surprise!
• An adaptive original soundtrack: Composed by Xavier Thiry (Pang Adventures, Homo Machina, Labyrinth City), the game score will take you on a synth-wave journey like no other where the rhythm and intensity will go crescendo as your combo meter goes up!
• Cross-Play: This feature will allow players to battle against everyone, whether they play on PC or consoles.
• Online leaderboard: Available for both Neo and retro modes, the online leaderboard will go live at launch! The Battle Royale mode will also keep competitive players on their toes with monthly updated score types… The high score madness is for sure making a comeback!

Stay tuned for more information about the Eternal Battle mode!

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Taito

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en                                                       

“Arkanoid” is a registered trademark or trademark of TAITO Corporation in Japan and/or other countries.

About Pastagames
Pastagames has been handcrafting video games since year 2000, mixing work for hire for the big cheeses (Sony, Bandai Namco, Ubisoft, etc.) and homemade creations, more on the indie/weird side (Pix the Cat, Maestro Jump in Music, etc.).

Experience the thrill of pure arcade retro racing and get ready for clear blue skies of Baytona Beach.

The latest trailer from developer Skydevilpalm is a tour of an arcade paradise through the twists of Cayenne Canyon to the turns of Lavendel Forest.

Racers that are eager to hit the throttle can dive in right now with the limited time demo

Features:

• Choose from 12 characters and 12 cars.
• Customise your vehicle.
• Challenge yourself with all 36 stages across 12 locations.
• Split screen multiplayer.
• Game modes: arcade, time attack, rally mode and more!
• Unlockable content: bonus mini-games, easter eggs, and more.

Playtonic Friends

Following the success of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm designed to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world, aptly named Playtonic Friends. Since February 2021 they’ve brought B.P.M to console and launched indie darlings including A little Golf Journey and Demon Turf. Upcoming titles include Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince, Lil Gator Game and Victory Heat Rally.

Skydevilpalm

Skydevilpalm is a digital art & game development studio founded in 2015 by 2 brothers from Los Angeles. Working with team members remotely around the world!