Publisher Kepler Interactive gave fans new looks at three of its upcoming games over the course of this weekend’s Summer Game Fest, Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Epic Games Showcase, and PC Gaming Show. Find new footage from a trio of stunning games below, including a new look at Tchia‘s amazing soul-jumping feature, which lets players swap between seagulls, fish, and even coconuts to help explore and fight across the game’s lush, vibrant island.
Elves Have Arrived on Noberia, Bringing the Timeless Tradition of Marriage With Them
SEATTLE, WA – June 13, 2022 – Videogame developer and publisher Xoberman LLC. has released its latest update for the fantasy kingdom building sim Noble Fates today. The new “Love and Elves” update introduces Elves, who have journeyed to Noberia from far away lands bringing the custom of Marriage with them! The update also features new faces, haircuts and adds ears for all character types. With the new faces Mortals have discovered they are now attracted to one another. They’ve started to grow flowers and turn them into beautiful bouquets to offer as gifts to potential suitors, doing everything they can to win over their heart and offer them the lasting promise of marriage!
To celebrate these happy nuptials Noble Fates is offered at $17.50 (30% discount off the full retail price) on Steam.
Watch the Noble Fates Love and Elves Update trailer HERE:
Noble Fates “Love and Elves” Features:
Elves: New characters who have journeyed from far away lands and now call Noberia home, bringing with them the timeless custom of Marriage! Elves get along well with humans, but can be at odds with Orcs. Elves have great potential in hunting and crafting but their stature can limit their potential in melee. Elves live twice as long as Humans and Orcs, but progress more slowly across their lifespan.
Updated Characters: Mortals now have new faces, haircuts and finally ears! The Gods blessed them with new appearances In hopes to ensure marriage is accepted throughout the lands. Human and Orc faces now feature many new variations and more detail than before!
Attraction: With their new faces, the Mortals have discovered that they are now attracted to one another. Mortals have a broad range of preferences that include gender, age, race, and even wealth – evaluate their desires and compatibility with a potential partner on the attraction tab on the character sheet.
Gifts: Mortals have discovered they can grow and harvest beautiful flowers, processing them into bouquets for gifts. Gifts can be given daily, helping a friendship blossom into true love!
Marriage: Arrange a wedding between two of your Mortals. Marry a lovestruck pair of mortals and transform their love into loyalty, or devise a one-sided marriage to keep an important Noble happy! Treat a Noble’s partner well to keep them happy. Decorate the Wedding Arch to celebrate the monumental occasion!
Inspired by the depth and fun of Rimworld and the brutal clash of ambition, intrigue, and violence from Game of Thrones, Noble Fates charges players with building a kingdom worthy of lasting recognition. Build, craft, farm, mine, hunt, defend – even command from the sky, or take control in third person. Your story goes where the people, your actions, and their reactions take it.
ABOUT XOBERMON LLC Xobermon is a Seattle, WA-based development team founded by Chris Willoughby, former lead engineer of ARK: Survival Evolved and the State of Decay 1 and 2 team, and Matt Kaplan, whose work was featured in HoloLens and Forza, among others. Noble Fates is their first game on Steam PC.
13 JUNE 2022, WARSAW, POLAND – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Solo indie developer Apptivus has released a playable demo of their debut PC title Impaler. It’s now available on Steam just in time for the Next Fest event.
The demo gives players a chance to repel enemies on four levels and try the core gameplay mechanic of summoning sharp spikes to impale monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. It’s difficult, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements.
Key game features of Impaler include:
Summon spikes to impale, build barriers, and reach higher ground
Highly replayable with 6 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layouts
30+ unique upgrades to unlock
Original pixel art inspired by ’90s shooters
Retro synth/metal tracks and crunchy sounds
A custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat
Full controller support and Steam Deck optimization
Impaler will be released on Steam and other PC storefronts later in 2022.
Spikewave Games will partner with Perp Games to bring ‘Evotinction’ to market later this year on PlayStation® consoles.
London, UK, June 13th 2022 – Spikewave Games and Perp Games are delighted to announce they are partnering to bring Evotinction to PlayStation® consoles, later this year.
As well as digitally publishing ‘Evotinction’ on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Perp Games will also create a special physical edition for retail. To celebrate, we have released a new trailer:
Developed by the independent Chinese studio Spikewave Games – a team founded by former employees of the Chinese branch of 2K Games, ‘Evotinction’ is a third person hack and stealth game featuring unique hacking mechanics including a variety of hacking skills, environment devices and gadgets.
Set in the near future, ‘Evotinction’ challenges the relationship between evolution and extinction. As AI, gene editing and quantum entanglement technologies rapidly develop, its potential threat grows as well. One day our greatest achievement, will turn on its creators.
The Spikewave Games team is composed almost entirely of die-hard stealth game fans,” said Gu Xingyan, founder of Spikewave Games. “Ever since we first started working on Evotinction in 2016, we have been committed to exploring a unique near-future dystopian setting that lets us tell a gripping story and explore cool, futuristic tech with the potential to enrich the stealth genre. I think you will agree that Evotinction delivers on that promise.
“We are very fortunate to have been selected as part of the second batch of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s China Hero Project, and are immensely grateful for all the fantastic support we have received throughout the development of Evotinction. And now, with the help of Perp Games and Astrolabe Games, Evotinction can finally take the world stage. We are extremely happy to welcome players from all over the world to experience our game on Playstation and PC.”
“Evontiction is an amazing looking, thought provoking stealth game, developed by an incredibly talented new studio. The amount of detail and options for players to complete each level is staggering and we look forward to seeing all the different ways players complete the game and how they interact with all the multitude of hack options and in game tools.” Said Rob Edwards, CEO at Perp Games.
Perp Games is a global video games publisher, with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games and some of the world’s most recognized franchises, from the most talented studios. Perp Games is an established and recognized global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market, across multiple formats and media.
About Spikewave Games
Spikewave Games is a passionate game development team founded by four experienced hardcore game developers whose years of close cooperation have forged a shared vision in addition to a highly efficient team
PARIS — June 13, 2022 — Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment revealed exclusive videos from their upcoming game A Plague Tale: Requiem, the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed and awards-winning A Plague Tale: Innocence. Unveiled yesterday at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, the new trailer entirely captured on Xbox Series X is available to watch now.
The game is also currently being showcased at the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York City. More to come in the upcoming Focus Entertainment Showcase starring A Plague Tale: Requiem on June 23, including a new extended gameplay trailer and the release date!
Get ready for the next A Plague Tale experience with a taste of Requiem’s gameplay
Discover the action Requiem is about to bring to the A Plague Tale series as the trailer follows Amicia using new weapons—including a crossbow and knives in hand-to-hand combat—and evolving the way players want in a wide variety of environments. Narrative elements complete the sequences to inform of the stakes at play, between the dooming threat of the Macula and the children trying to resist the temptation of open violence.
A Plague Tale:Requiem at Tribeca Festival!
This year’s edition of the renowned Tribeca Festival has started, with the official nomination of A Plague Tale: Requiem to its carefully selected line-up of video games. Discover how A Plague Tale came to life with the team at Asobo Studio.
Tribeca Games Showcase:
Stay tuned for the release date reveal with exclusive gameplay on June 23!
A Focus Entertainment Showcase goes live in ten days. Don’t miss its share of exclusive A Plague Tale: Requiem content!
A Plague Tale: Requiem releases later this year on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and in Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available at launch with Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC and Cloud. Visit the Focus Entertainment Store for more on A Plague Tale: Requiem and the whole Focus catalog.
A small price to pay for the most ambitious take on the science fiction series yet
Starship Troopers – Terran Command, the most ambitious game set within the universe of the cult film series, is set to launch on June 16 at the enticing price of £23.79 / $29.99 / €24.99.
For those who are unfamiliar, Starship Troopers – Terran Command is an intense real-time strategy title that tasks players with defending the galaxy against infinite hordes of insects. Facing seemingly insurmountable odds, commanders will need to employ deadly strategic tactics when deploying their units on the battlefield.
Ahead of its release, the incredibly sought after Starship Troopers – Terran Command has been added to 333,145 wishlists and streamed for a total of 37,265 hours on Twitch. In true spirit of the franchise, 4,214 bugs have been squashed by the development team and 1 billion Arachnids have been eradicated by testers and players. Some more fascinating statistics on the upcoming game can be found here.
3D Realms and Pet Project Games’ new co-op FPS captures the pure terror and thrill of classic sci-fi horror
AALBORG, Denmark — June 13, 2022 — 3D Realms and indie developer Pet Project Games’ upcoming sci-fi horror first-person shooter RIPOUT has a free PC demo available now as part of Steam Next Fest. This is your first chance to get your hands on the game’s surreal PetGun and take on the terrifying monstrosities that await in the cold, dark depths of space in solo or co-op action for up to three players.
Inspired by classic sci-fi horror like The Fly and The Thing, RIPOUT transports players to 2084 to uncover the mystery behind a genetically engineered bioweapon that has wiped out mankind. Explore a variety of procedurally generated ships and fight to survive against nightmarish creatures that can adapt and reconfigure into even more deadly designs. Every run is unique, with a range of different objectives, enemies and upgrade options.
Here’s a look at what you’ll experience in the RIPOUT Steam Next Fest demo:
Intense Co-op Action: Embark on two procedurally generated missions, as well as a tutorial level, on your own or as a squad with up to two online co-op teammates.
Your Weapon Is Your Pet: Play with the unique PetGun, a living being you can transform and evolve with powerful upgrades to take enemies apart in fun ways.
Monstrous Challenges: Get a taste of RIPOUT’s most grotesque enemies, which can combine with smaller creatures to gain their abilities. Learn and exploit their weaknesses to survive.
Players can look forward to a fully fleshed-out experience when RIPOUT launches later this year, including a gripping story campaign with diverse missions, additional enemy and ship types, complete crafting for suits and weapons, a mission reward system, and numerous PetGun upgrades and behaviors.
The RIPOUT Steam Next Fest demo will be playable until June 20, 2022.
RIPOUT is available to wishlist now on Steam. The game is also in development for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, visit https://ripoutgame.com, follow the title on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and join the community on Discord.
About 3D Realms
Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer, and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong, including Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne, and Prey.
To learn more about 3D Realms, please visit the studio’s official website.
About Pet Project Games
Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of experience in the gaming industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realized they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.
Survive new Infected in daily and weekly night activities
Wrocław, Poland — June 13, 2022 — Techland expands Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s vibrant, action-packed world with “In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner,” the first free Chapter marking the beginning of Dying Light 2’s five-year support plan. Patch 1.4 debuts this free Chapter on June 14, plus the long-awaited Photo Mode feature and some new in-game content, events, and systems.
CHAPTER TRAILER
Watch the brand-new trailer for the upcoming first Chapter, “In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner.”
NEW CHAPTER – In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner
Your task is to help Harper, a Nightrunner of old, in his efforts to combat the Special Infected that are endangering the City’s people in exchange for access to powerful, never-before-seen equipment.
Chapter Agent — Meet Harper, a former Nightrunner that acts as your link to the new adventure. Find him at the Fish Eye Canteen and assist him in taking down the Special Infected.
New Rank System and Unlockables — Strengthen the bond between you and the agent by carrying out his tasks. With enough reputation points, you can rank up to unlock access to high-end weapons, outfits, and consumables.
Daily and Weekly Bounties — Face the Infected head-on in a series of daily and weekly night activities that will earn you reputation points upon completion.
2 New Currencies — To purchase new items, first collect mutation samples off the Special Infected corpses and acquire unique Harper’s Tokens with each new rank.
New Enemies — Meet the deadly and fierce Mutated Infected, the Volatile Tyrant, and the Volatile Hive.
Chapter Mission — Purchase a special Chapter Mission Ticket from the Chapter Agent and test your mettle against punishing time trials that will test your stealth, parkour, or combat skills to their absolute limit.
New Feature: Photo Mode — Our fantastic community asked for it, so we gladly obliged. The Photo Mode feature is here! Take some photos to commemorate your adventures in the City!
D2K: At The Fish Eye – Photo Mode
Check out the newest episode of the “At The Fish Eye” series, where amazing Lead UX/UI Designer Marcin Surosz talks about the upcoming Photo Mode. You can watch this video here.
Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.
We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’ trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.
On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post-launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.
Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.
New Turn-Based, Roguelike/RPG space game Brings Fast Paced Tactical Gameplay and Deep Simulation Management
Stockholm, Sweden – June 13th – Independent Publisher Aurora Punks today announced that they will release Relic Space, a turn-based, roguelike/RPG hybrid where you play an elite starship pilot, completing procedurally generated missions for your faction. Developed by Fourfold Games, a solo-dev-studio based in London, run by Jonah Wilberg who previously released sci-fi roguelike ‘Xenomarine’ in 2019.
“It’s fantastic to be partnering with Aurora Punks. Their team has been great to work with right from the start and their marketing, PR and QA expertise among other things will be hugely valuable for Relic Space going forward.” Said Jonah Wilberg
In Relic Space, you help rebuild civilization following a galactic catastrophe. Through a mix of handcrafted and procedurally generated missions you engage in deeply simulated, hex-based combat as an elite starship pilot – all set within an epic sci-fi narrative that you help construct through your choices.
Relic Space combines deep simulation with non linear exploration allowing players to manage their ships heat and energy levels, and realistic combat elements mean that each weapon, engine or utility item can catch fire, leak power, and acquire many more status effects.
With non-linear exploration, players can explore a procedurally generated solar system where factions and NPC’s pursue research, trade, construction projects, and other goals irrespective of your actions.
Key game features
Hex-based space combat – with fast-paced ‘one-tile-per-turn’ mechanics inspired by traditional roguelikes, but with a fluid, modern feel.
Detailed ship simulation – manage heat, energy status, and manage damage control elements.
Randomized missions – Freely traverse a procedurally generated solar system with handcrafted elements.
Relic Space will be released in early access in Q4 2022
Aurora Punks is a collective of independent studios collaborating on brilliant games, from ideation to release. Member studios of The Collective have access to funding, expertise, networking, and resources to develop their games; games that are an exploration between arcade and art, retro and innovation, playfulness and passion
Settle into the demo now during Steam Next Fest and enjoy an early warm welcome with a brand-new gameplay video
Monday, 13th June 2022 – Team17 and solo developer Ernestas Norvaišas have today announced that Sweet Transit, the cosy, train-led city builder in development by the ex-Factorio 3D artist and developer, will launch into Steam Early Access on 28th July, with a brand-new demo available now during Steam Next Fest.
Home to a world where the railway is king and trains are the sole means of transportation and expansion, Sweet Transit sees players use these mighty iron horses to build new settlements, create intricate production lines, and grow humble villages into thriving metropolises while moving through distinct eras such as the introduction of steam power and the invention of the combustion engine.
Locomotive legends who can’t wait until early access launch can also enjoy a brand-new gameplay video introducing the game’s core mechanics of city building, logistics and production.
Welcome to the world of Sweet Transit:
Sweet Transit Key Features
Cosy train-led city builder: Starting with a single warehouse, build a thriving interconnected world of villages and cities as you expand your rail network and evolve your society
Customisable rail network: Construct platforms and stations linked by intricate railway routes to help connect settlements and ensure a painless transit for both workers and civilians
Evolve your industry: From steam to diesel, play through distinct eras of the railway and plan the most economical expansions using the technology at your disposal
Be a person of the people: Keep a close eye on your citizens and ensure their needs are met as you expand your routes and scale up your settlements
Full modding support: Create custom content via Steam Workshop, including structures, locomotives, in-game rules, progression markers, and graphics
About Ernestas Norvaišas Ernestas Norvaišas is a solo independent developer based in Lithuania. A strategy enthusiast and former 3D Artist at Wube Software (Factorio), Ernestas is now working on Sweet Transit, his debut title for PC, due to release in Steam Early Access 28 July 2022.
About Team17 Digital Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.
