A DARK AND DANGEROUS NEW WORLD BEGINS TO EMERGE IN FOREVER SKIES
Exploration, Flying Mechanics, Illness System and new tools teased in Far From Home’s new gameplay trailer for their climate change-inspired title.
WROCŁAW, POLAND – JUNE 11, 2022 – Developers, Far From Home, have unveiled an new gameplay trailer for their post-apocalyptic sci-fi action survival game, Forever Skies, coming to Steam Early Access later this year with consoles to follow. Revealed on IGN’s Summer of Gaming lineup, the latest trailer shows new features and offers players a deeper understanding of the perilous conditions they must face on a future vision of Earth, as they traverse the skies above the doomed planet, in an attempt to save the remnants of humanity.
Welcome to Forever Skies. A dangerous place where science is the key to survival. The game is set in a world full of mysteries and challenges, offering each player their own unique experience. Their fully customisable, high-tech airship is the safest place among the perilous environment and will be used as their research laboratory, transport and a base for cultivating crops, analysing collected viruses and crafting essential tools for survival with recovered blueprints.
The never-before-seen gameplay in the latest trailer highlights brand new tools in addition to the previously revealed Extractor, Scanner and Build Tool, including the Knife, Crossbow and Med Bay. Additionally, it features the ship’s 3D printer and showcases the in-game tools UI and HUD for the first time.
The trailer also introduces the game’s Illness System. Overexposure to Earth’s deadly environment can cause players to become infected with unknown viruses, resulting in diverse effects – from blurred vision, fever, to blood cough and more – having to battle sickness in their onboard Med Bay.
Set on a decimated future Earth, in the wake of an ecological disaster caused by climate change, Forever Skies embarks gamers onto the role of a lone scientist, charged with isolating specific, life-saving virus strains and finding a cure for a mysterious illness that is wiping out what remains of human civilization. What clues will players find reaching out from the clouds? What secrets lie dormant, beneath the dust, awaiting discovery? More will be revealed in the coming months as the game approaches Early Access release.
tinyBuild helps horrifying game jam hit transform into full horror anthology
SEATTLE— June 11, 2022 — The Fridge is Red, the first-person horror anthology series with PS1-inspired visuals from developer 5WORD Team and publisher tinyBuild, haunts Steam later this year as revealed today during the Guerrilla Collective Digital Showcase. Download the demo of this macabre experience right now ahead of Steam Next Fest, featuring the first pieces of the anthology.
Frank cannot pry his eyes away from the red fridge in his basement as it emanates strange voices and ominous sounds. Frank wants to find his missing daughter; Laurie’s notes on the floor suggest that this demonic appliance somehow did something to her. Frank searches for answers to access the unopenable icebox, but he cannot look away, for every time he does, the red fridge moves in closer, emitting malice with every shake and scratch.
Frank’s tale represents just one of multiple terror-filled experiences populating The Fridge is Red. Unravel the mystery of the red refrigerator and the mental anguish of those who cross its path across a variety of stories including haunted hospital halls, a creepy church graveyard, snowy highways and other locations. Uncover horrifying revelations while contending with unspeakable dread tormenting those seeking the truth.
The Fridge is Red combines the aesthetics of the PlayStation 1 era’s horror games, combining early 3D with modern effects to replicate the memories those classics conjured. Drab and rusted colorways set a malevolent tone for different environments, all explored from a first-person perspective, set to haunting background music and dismal sounds to create an unnerving environment.
5WORD Team, creators of Death Crown, startled the world with their Epic MegaJam entry DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE RED FRIDGE, which earned attention for its introduction to a haunting universe inspired by PS1 horror classics. Now the team partners with acclaimed publisher tinyBuild to bring the full anthology to life under a shortened title: The Fridge is Red.
“We’ve explored countless ideas when participated in game jams and prototyping concepts in our own free time, however we never saw any developer receive as an enthusiastic response to a demo as we did with DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE RED FRIDGE,” said Artem Kudriashov, lead designer, 5WORD Team. “ After witnessing the terrified reactions and demand for a full game from gamers as well as streamers, we began considering giving the people what they called for, but when tinyBuild said they would help us realize our vision, we knew we had to bring the world The Fridge is Red.”
The Fridge is Red releases for Steam for PC later this year, and will support English, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean and Simplified Chinese language text.
5WORD is a Russian-based indie studio co-founded by Artem Kudriashov and Stas Pisarev, to develop original indie games for PC. The studio received high praise and accolades for their first title Death Crown, a 1bit real time strategy game. The studio received acclaim and attention for its 2020 Epic MegaJam entry, DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE RED FRIDGE, set to become a full retail game, The Fridge is Red, published by tinyBuild in 2022.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.
– SAVE THE DATE-NACON CONNECT WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 7, 2022
Lesquin, France, June 10, 2022 – NACON Connect, NACON’s annual online conference, will take place on 7th July. This year, NACON Connect is reinventing itself in its format and will feature even more content for gamers.
Two pre-show and post-show sessions will be added and hosted by renowned influencers. The conference will be the occasion to announce several major projects, reveal new trailers and exclusive gameplay, and introduce new accessories that will delight all gamers.
Tune in to NACON’s official channel on 7th July at 6pm BST/ 7pmCEST/10am PT to watch the announcements and provide live feedback. #NACONCONNECT
Stay tuned! More information will be revealed very soon.
About NACON: NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. https://www.nacongaming.com/
Renowned mobile phone owners Devolver Digital have turned their private Netflix obsession into a professional one with today’s announcement that three brand new games will launch for mobile on the eminent entertainment platform.
Poinpy, from the creator of Downwell, is a colourful climbing game about crushing fruits and making juice to keep a hungry beast fed, and it’s available to download and play on Netflix right now! Bounce your way up a fruit filled cave while the greedy beast pursues you from below. Rebound through randomly generated levels collecting all of the tasty fruits the beast asks for, then pound the ground to juice ‘em up!
Coming later this year, Reigns: Three Kingdoms is the fifth entry in developer Nerial’s award-winning franchise. Inspired by the beloved Chinese epic, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Reigns: Three Kingdoms thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty. There, they will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe their way through negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances, and convert to gain more power. Discover new ways to enjoy Reigns’ unique swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline and a host of unexpected mini-games.
Looking forward to 2023, Terra Nil from Free Lives (Broforce) is a reverse city builder about ecosystem reconstruction. Turn a barren wasteland into an ecological paradise complete with different flora and fauna. Then clean up, leaving the environment pristine. Subverting the builder genre, Terra Nil is about the restoration of a ravaged environment.
All of Devolver’s games announced today are included in Netflix memberships, and feature no ads or in-app purchases.
Symphony of War Pre-emptively Strikes PCs Everywhere Today During IGN Summer of Gaming Expo
Featuring Art, Voice Talent from Legends of Runeterra, Destiny 2
SEATTLE – June 10, 2022 –Symphony of War, the pixel squad-based tactics RPG from developer Dancing Dragon Games and publisher Freedom Games, sneaks onto the PC battlefield via Steam and Epic Games Store with a surprise release during the IGN Summer of Gaming Expo today.
Step into Tahnra, a land embroiled in war and rebellion, as an Imperial Army Officer tasked with rescuing the kidnapped Empress Florina. Carve a path through hoards of enemy factions like the cold-blooded Tidereavers pirates, dark cultists, and rival nobles, all fighting for a piece of power. Prepare to meet the catalyst of the conflict, General Antares, in battle with a newly formed tactical squad.
Lead these fresh recruits against rival armies in turn-based encounters across a grid-based battlefield. Strategize with 50 different class types including Archers, Magicians, Cavalry, Supports, and even Dragons to approach from numerous angles and distances. Between strikes, keep each unit’s health topped off with healing spells and items along with seizing local fortresses to gain additional resources like gold, iron, or Faction XP. Return to the Home Base between each chapter to fix up gear, organize unit classes, and trade with locals with the potential to even recruit them in the future.
On the journey through an epic campaign, bask in beautiful artwork from Sean “Raikoart” Tay (Legends of Runeterra, League of Legends) inspired by classic ‘90s medieval fantasy titles to relive the PC RPG glory days. Plunge into a gripping story with sixteen memorable characters thanks to voice work from talent like Mara Junot (Destiny 2, Arcane, Guild Wars 2). Symphony of War marks the first entry in the The Nephilim Saga, setting the stage for a beautiful and unforgettable world to grow and flourish.
“Surprise! The project we have poured the last number of years of our lives into is out right now,” said Phil Hamilton, Co-Founder of Dancing Dragon Games, “Getting the opportunity to shadowdrop our game in the middle of a huge summer showcase is something we never would have imagined. We are looking forward to everyone’s reactions to the twists and turns we have cooked up for the story along with the ‘just one more turn’ late night battles. We would like to officially welcome everyone to The Nephilim Saga!”
Symphony of War is out now, with the standard edition available for $19.99 USD as well as the collector’s edition, which includes a 10% discount for the game, strategy guide, original soundtrack, and artbook for $28.77 USD with English language support via Steam and Epic Game Store.
Dancing Dragon Games is a two-person development team based in Seattle, Washington. They’ve previously released titles such as Skyborn, Echoes of Aetheria, and Deadly Sin leading up to their next major release Symphony of War. The duo works with a number of contractors collaboratively aiming to recreate the same magical feeling that a child feels when they explore a new fantasy world for the first time in every project.
About Freedom Games
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom! Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
NETMARBLE ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL EARNINGS FOR FIRST QUARTER OF 2022
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 10, 2022 – Netmarble Corp, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games,reported $524.2 million in revenue and $37.9 million in EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022. Overseas sales accounted for 84% ($439.5 million) of total global sales.
“The continued growth in overseas revenue helped to offset delays in our development schedule this quarter, combined with the strides we’re making in developing our IP into new games,” said Young sig Kwon, CEO of Netmarble. “As we look to strengthen our business and overall position in the global gaming market, our focus moving into Q2 will be the continued development of our blockchain and metaverse sectors, along with a range of exciting mobile and PC titles launching in Q2 and beyond, including Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds, Golden Bros, Disney Mirrorverse, and Champions Ascension, among many more.”
Netmarble’s Q1 2022 financial results include:
North America led revenues (49%) with diversification across other key territories as follows: Korea (16%), Europe (12%), Southeast Asia (10%), Japan (8%), and other regions (5%).
Netmarble’s portfolio showed genre diversification across Casual Games (48% of revenue generated), RPGs (21%), MMORPGs (19%), and other genres (12%).
Top performing titles for the first quarter were evenly distributed: MARVEL Contest of Champions (9%) (Kabam), Cash Frenzy (9%), Jackpot World (7%), Lotsa Slots (7%), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7%), and Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds (7%). All other games contributed to 54% of the company’s earned revenue.
A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:
1/1/22 – 3/31/22 actuals
YoY Changes
QoQ Changes
Total Sales
$524.2 million
10.7%
-16.1%
EBITDA
$37.9 million
-43.1%
-62.2%
Operating Loss
$9.9 million
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Net Loss
$43.0 million
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For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’sInvestor Relations page.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
Action RPG-Meets-Dating-Sim in Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD — Available Now
New Battles, New Dates, and New Storylines Come to iOS and Android Today in Updated Date a Live: Spirit Pledge HD – Global
Hong Kong (June 10, 2022) – The smash-hit mobile game, Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD – Global, enticed players with its thrilling storyline, addictive battles, and of course, its cast of gorgeous, endearing characters. Today, Hot Game Studio is excited to announce that Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD — a fully updated and improved special edition of the original game — is available via the Apple App Store and Google Play!
Based on the Light Novels by Tachibana Koushi, Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD is a stunning remastered version of the innovative action RPG/dating sim that is based on the extremely popular light novel series, Date A Live, and is officially licensed by Kadokawa Future Publishing. Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD features sizzling new battles, hot new dates, extensive character growth, completely revamped visuals, and a brand-spanking-new UI! Everything from the characters, costumes, scenes, and special effects have been fully optimized in preparation for “romantic” brawls.
Key Features of Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD:
Updated UI: A brand new User Interface makes the Date A Live experience cleaner, faster, and better than ever!
HD Designs: From the character portraits to the costumes, Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD features stunning visuals and characters
Enhanced Immersive Experience: Dive into an engaging plot that will attract fans of the original light novels
Beautiful and Enticing Characters: Spend time with the cute and cuddly Tohka, the adorable Yoshino and her hand puppet Yoshinon, Shido’s foster sister Kotori, and plenty more
New Combat Gameplay: Attribute Restraint is an all-new gameplay mechanic that takes combat to the next level! Each character has different attributes that work to restrain other characters, and vice-versa, so make sure to spread the skills across your team to ensure success on the field of combat.
In Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD, players attempt to win the affection of a cast of Spirits — which involves unlocking all sorts of enticing costumes and dating locations. Fusing dating sim with action RPG battles, players also work to unlock powerful Angels, which are the weapons used by Spirits, opening up hundreds of potential combinations for use in the battle stages. Featuring stunning artwork and voiceovers from the cast of the hit anime, Date A Live: Spirit Pledge HD is a fresh take on the classic dating-themed visual novel formula that adds to the fun by including simulation and battle elements to enhance the immersion of this wonderful world.
About Hot Game Studio
Hot Game Studio consists of a group of DAL fans. They have kept their passion for the series turned the property into a game truly dedicated to fans throughout three years of hard work. In 2018, Date A Live Spirit Pledge is released in Chinese, bringing the characters in the anime into fans’ phones and making their dream come true. As the only company with provided a license by the original author, Kadokawa, to make the mobile game, Hot Game Studio also funded the production of Date A Live III and Date A Live IV, and a spin-off work centering on Kurumi, one of the most popular characters in the series, as Date A Live Fragment: Date A Bullet.
Liverpool, United Kingdom – 10 June 2022. Today, developer Spiral House and publisher Epic Games are excited to announce that PC Building Simulator 2, the sequel to the 2018 cult hit build-‘em-up, launches into Open Beta exclusively on the Epic Games Store. From 10 June to 20 June players can try out both Career Mode and Free Build Mode and get a taste of what is to come in the full PC Building Simulator 2 release.
Check out the Open Beta trailer here:
The Open Beta of PC Building Simulator 2 includes the first five levels of the challenging 30+ hour career mode, plus a sample of Free Build mode with a limited number of parts.
PC Building Simulator 2 pushes the limits of virtual PC creation to new heights, rendering players’ dream machines in more detail than ever before. Launching with over 1200 officially licensed parts from industry giants like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and enthusiast brands like Thermal Grizzly, players will be able to customize and optimize their rigs to a new level.
PC Building Simulator 2 features:
An in-depth, 30+ hour career mode
1200+ individual PC parts at launch
Improved and updated visuals for greater graphical fidelity
Takes hardware and software simulation to the next level
Workshop and PC Case customisation
Brand new features such as thermal imaging, power monitoring, revamped thermal paste, custom VRM/RAM/GPU water blocks
More RGB!
PC Building Simulator 2 is set for release in 2022 exclusively on the Epic Games Store. Fans can now head over to wishlist the game and players who participate in the beta will automatically receive 15% off at launch. For more information, check out PCBuildingSim.com.
About PC Building Simulator Since launching in early access in 2018, the PC Building Simulator franchise has gone from strength to strength, with two career mode expansions and seven workshop DLCs selling over 2 million copies, plus an additional 11 million players claiming the title for free on Epic Games Store in September 2021. PC Building Simulator 2 builds on the original’s recipe for success with an expanded and improved feature set, making those dream PC builds look and function more realistically than ever.
About Epic Games Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 4.7 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.
About Spiral House Spiral House is a Liverpool, UK based game developer passionate about developing interactive entertainment on all leading platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Established in 1998, Spiral House has a successful track record for developing and assisting on numerous major key titles such as MotorStorm, Little Big Planet and EyePet for many of the biggest global developers and publishers. The development team is a creative, passionate team whose experience extends as far back as the Commodore 64, all the way up to present day consoles.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the Only Survival Crafting Game Set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, Revealed During Epic Games Summer Showcase
Free Range Games and North Beach Games Partner with Middle-earth Enterprises to Bring the Untold Story of the Lost Dwarven Homeland of Moria to PC
via the Epic Games Store
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – June 10, 2022 – Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games today revealed The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Unveiled in the Epic Games Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria follows the Dwarves of Middle-earth as they embark on an original adventure to reclaim and restore their Dwarven homeland of Moria. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be available exclusively on PC via the Epic Games Store when it launches in Spring 2023. Players interested in securing their role in the adventure can add the game to their wishlist starting today.
“We’re beyond excited for the Dwarves to return to Khazad-dûm! Thanks to our friends at North Beach Games and Free Range Games, we’ll delve deep into the Misty Mountains together, by this time next year. We do hope you’ll join us!” Middle-earth’s Fredrica Drotos enthusiastically exclaimed.
The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria—known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf—in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures. Players will join forces to survive, craft, build and explore the iconic, sprawling mines. Courageous expeditioners will need to be vigilant as mysterious dangers await.
“We at Free Range Games are absolutely thrilled to finally reveal The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria,” said Chris Scholz, CEO of Free Range Games. “J.R.R. Tolkien and all of his creations within Middle-earth are near and dear to our hearts, and this project presents an amazing opportunity to create new experiences born from one of the greatest stories ever told. We are pouring a lot of passion into the game to give players an unforgettable experience.” The game offers endless experiences by featuring a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, so no two adventures will be alike, and every expedition is traversable either solo or online with companions. Players can mine to craft greater gear and resources, but beware, mining makes noise, and noise created in the quiet deep threatens to awaken the dangers below: where there’s clatter, there’s combat. Excavate the mysteries of three legendary mountains, extract precious metals, scrape to survive, and battle unspeakable forces to learn the secret of the Shadow that lurks within.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to MoriaKey Game Features:
Feel the Fellowship: Experience the Fellowship of the Dwarves like never before, with the rich lore of the iconic fantasy world from J.R.R. Tolkien interwoven into the very fabric of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
Survive the Dark: To survive the treacherous Mines of Moria players must conserve resources, hunt, and gather for food and manage their sleep, temperature, and noise levels. Utilize dynamic light systems for safety and to blaze a path further into the darkness. Battle unspeakable evils and survive hordes of monstrous Orcs in visceral combat, while uncovering the secret of the Shadow that looms within the mountain.
Base Building: Find solace from the darkness. Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment. Beware the evils which seek to destroy Dwarven progress.
Rebuild and Reshape Moria: Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory, recovering Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. Resurrect old mines and refire their forges to yield their untouched resources.
Explore: Delve intothe depths of the Mines of Moria. Procedurally generated environments are abundant with resources and fraught with mystery and danger, providing a unique experience each and every time.
Co-op Multiplayer: Adventure alone or band together with friends in online cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players.
Craft Dwarven Tools, Weapons and More: Craft and loot legendary Dwarven armor, tools, weapons and structures. Rebuild ancient forges to strengthen, repair and enchant gear. Upgrade and unlock new technologies and fantastical machines.
Uncover Magic Artifacts: Discover ancient magic items including swords that glow when Orcs are near, maps of long-dormant Mithril veins, books with forgotten crafting plans and amulets that give strength or wisdom.
Mine Ore and Jewels: Establish mines to unearth deposits of precious resources such as iron, gold, and quartz; and fantastical materials such as Mithril. Access crafting stations and forges to convert ore to ingots and upgrade gear. But be prepared, mining is loud and can awaken what lurks in the darkness.
Comprehensive Dwarf Builder: Players become part of Dwarven Legend as they create their own Dwarf in the custom character creator. Dwarves can be customized in a variety of ways to create a unique Dwarven identity. Then, during gameplay, players can find and craft armor and weapons to further enhance their unique style.
Currently in development, more game news and announcements will be shared in the coming months. For more information about The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, visit ReturnToMoria.com, join the community Discord, follow the game on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
For more information on publisher North Beach Games please visit their official website.
About Free Range Games:
Free Range Games, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a video game developer founded in 2009 by veteran developers and longtime collaborators. Free Range Games’ mission is to make games people find meaningful, memorable, and fun. The company developed and published Spelldrifter, recently worked on Oddworld: Soulstorm, and is working with Striking Distance Studios to help bring to life their vision for The Callisto Protocol. Free Range Games has a portfolio that spans PC, VR, consoles, and mobile devices. To learn more about Free Range Games visit the website at: https://www.freerangegames.com.
Oddworld: Soulstorm, Striking Distance Studios and The Callisto Protocol are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
About North Beach Games:
North Beach Games publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. The company’s mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Based San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. Most recently, North Beach Games has co-published Stranded Deep for console in partnership with Beam Team Games and provided publishing services for 7 Days to Die with The Fun Pimps.
About Middle-earth Enterprises:
Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Middle-earth Enterprises is dedicated to working with businesses providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. The Saul Zaentz Company dba Middle-earth Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, certain TV and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than four decades. With its headquarters located in California, more information about Middle-earth Enterprises may be found on its website at www.middleearth.com.
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No Place for Bravery: Harrowing Action-RPG Arrives on Switch, PC 22 Sept.
BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL — 10 June 2022 —No Place For Bravery, the story-driven action-RPG from Glitch Factory and Ysbryd Games exploring the lengths we’d go to recapture what we hold dear, launches 22 September 2022 on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC.
Peril awaits on every path through Dewr, a harsh world of ruined beauty and violent tribes. After fighting in a cruel war beyond reckoning, the ex-soldier Thorn lays down his blood-stained arms. Resigned to a quiet life of tavern-keeping, this tortured soul ponders what all his battles were really for—until word reaches Thorn of his long-lost daughter Leaf’s reappearance.
Dewr harbors no mercy. Colossal foes and roving gangs sharpen their blades. Baptized in battle and thirsting to behead Leaf’s captors, Thorn enters the fray once more, convinced the world needs a hero.
Take up sword and shield in fast-paced, punishing combat that rewards careful dodging and smart stamina usage. React quickly to split-second lunges. Strike swiftly at momentary openings in a bandit’s defense. Gain the edge with careful-yet-decisive parries and counters inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Evade a volley of ranged attacks while cutting down the close-quarters brutes in Thorn’s way. Protect Thorn’s foster son Phid, a tagalong on the journey. Nothing will stop a parent obsessed.
Throughout Thorn’s odyssey, find new weapons and items to turn the messy throes of desperate combat into a choreographed dance. While a striking, devastated low-fantasy land begs to be explored—every hand-painted, pixel-art inch conquered—Thorn will paint the earth crimson in his wake. What guardian isn’t a malevolent beast when their children are threatened?
“The fantastical spaces of video games allow us to explore important questions about our real-life roles and responsibilities,” said Matheus Queiroz, developer at Glitch Factory. “In the exaggerated fantasy of Dewr, we can test Thorn’s role as a father against extreme conditions you can’t replicate in the real world. At those extremes, No Place for Bravery ponders the difference between a rescue mission and a vengeful crusade.”
No Place For Bravery launches 22 September 2022 on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC for $19.99, with support for English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese text at launch.
Making games in the heart of Brazil since 2012, Glitch Factory’s founders dreamed of working in games, but finding few opportunities in their home country, they started their own company. Working both with clients and on their own titles, Glitch Factory operates with a horizontal structure where everyone has a voice in the decision-making process.
About Ysbryd Games
Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.
