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.
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.
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.”
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 visitwww.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, visitscorn-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.
Nippon Ichi have been showing us a lot of lately, following up their string of classic re-releases with Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2. This compilation takes two not-so-known RPGs from yore and brings them to the Switch with some minor adjustments and additions. Sure, everyone loves a good port, but do these two titles warrant a look? Let’s find out.
Story
There are two games to unpack here, with the first being the more familiar Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound (formally Chronicles of the Sacred Tome), which was released on the PlayStation 2 and later the PSP years back. This game puts players in the role of Zetta, an overlord whose soul is tied to a tome due to the events of a demon named Raiden. It is up to you to reclaim the Netherworld and return your body to form while battling through some tough foes along the way. There is a lot of tongue and cheek dialogue written in, and out of the two – this title may have the most rewarding story, albeit if players don’t mind being subjected to a lot of the text and backstory that assist in painting quite a vivid picture.
ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman is a lot more tongue and cheek. Being basically a parody of tokusatsu, players are thrust into the role of a mute hero who happens to get swept up in this adventure after Pirohiko Ichimonji, the Unlosing Ranger, gets hit by a car on his way to do battle with Darkdeath Evilman. The morph belt is passed onto you, and the player must train up and eventually go face to face with the evil foe while exploring a good number of dungeons. Yeah, I think I got that right. The story is all over the place – but in a good way. Laced with humor and campy dialogue, it definitely has a lot of appeal to fans of the likes of Sentai and other tokusatsu programs and is easier to jump into due to the structure of the game itself.
Gameplay
While both isometric top-down adventures, both titles play quite differently from one another. Makai Kingdom is a more traditional strategy RPG, set in the same universe as Disgaea. There are a lot of similarities in that regard, but the contrast sets it apart in other ways – for better or worse. You see, Zetta can create characters to do battle from inanimate objects. Once a set number of characters is selected, the player can then move in to battle, gather funds, get gear and currency, and continue their trek upward. I make it sound easy, but there is a steep learning curve for newcomers, as the lack of a grid makes things feel loose and busy, making tasks such as simple selection a bit of a chore. Sure, there is a deep system here that is basic by today’s standards, but one that requires a lot of attention and patience to master.
ZHP I felt right at home with. This romp is mostly a rogue-like dungeon explorer, with an emphasis on costumes and armor. Die and you can lose all your collected items, but with your stats still intact – allowing for you to continue onward a little wiser. Fans of the Mystery Dungeon flavoring from Pokémon and Shiren the Wanderer will find a lot to love and feel at home amongst the zany comedy that is fed to the player throughout, but the difficulty spikes will be sure to wear down even the most seasoned explorer.
Other than some updated menus and other fare, there isn’t a whole lot new to this re-packaging. Sure, we get the bonus mode from the PSP version of Makai Kingdom, and both titles have some updated menu layouts to fit the platform, but don’t go in expecting too much different if you have tenure with either title as they are mostly solid ports of two classics. That said, there are a ton of hours that one will soak into each, which greatly adds value to the already lower price-tag entry point offered at launch.
Visuals
The graphics here are a bit hit or miss. I get that Makai Kingdom and ZHP were primarily from over two to three generations ago, but the art has a bit of a blur that may detract those using that shiny OLED (or standard) screen. The menus also are a bit much at times and general input and interaction from Makai Kingdom suffers a bit due to the angles and overlay distributed on the field during the battle portions of the game. It’s not too bad, but there is a wonder we didn’t see a slight visual upgrade or at list polish for these two dated ports that at least would bring them up to speed with current selections on the same platform.
Audio
The audio is fine. Both titles have stellar soundtracks (I particularly enjoyed ZHP), and the voice acting can be swapped between both English and Japanese as both tracks are featured. Even though both have aged, they both have retained their quality and charm, with the voice actors contributing a lot to keep both games humorous and light – despite their sometimes treacherous difficulty.
Overall
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 is another winner from Nippon Ichi as it delivers two solid and forgotten ports to the Switch that most need to check out. There are issues such as grueling spikes in difficulty and grainy visuals at times, but fans of either title or anyone who loves that classic library will be joyous to finally see each play out on their modern platform. I am enjoying this NIS Classics library thus far, and if the second volume is any indication, there are sure to be even more great niches to discover right around the corner.
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“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:
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!
From exploring rich dystopian worlds to piloting diesel-punk spaceships and raiding enemy vessels, Team17 presents a range of exciting upcoming titles.
Saturday, 11th June 2022 – Team17 has presented a full showcase of upcoming games launching in the second half of this year, as part of Future Publishing’s summer Future Games Show. Nine games featured in the line-up, including upcoming point & click dystopian adventure, Sunday Gold, which was also revealed earlier in the show, and Team17’s first developed VR horror game, Killer Frequency.
Team17 Presents…
In Sunday Gold players enter a near-future London and follow a rag-tag trio of criminals who seek to expose the secrets of an evil mega corporation and the mysterious billionaire who runs it. A classic adventure-style game with turn-based RPG combat, players will be immersed in a gritty and graphic world with a storyline full of corruption, criminality, and cybernetic enhancements. Sunday Gold will be coming soon to PC later this year.
Team17 makes its first development VR debut with Killer Frequency, a uniquely immersive story set in 1987 where players take on the role of a late-night radio host trying to save the inhabitants of a backwater town in the American Midwest from a deranged killer. The game, which will also launch as a flat-screen title on Steam, plays on classic 80s slasher tropes and popular culture references, and features a bespoke soundtrack inspired by the biggest genres of the decade.
Autopsy Simulator combines a gripping story tied up with realistic autopsy procedures. Perform morbidly accurate autopsy simulations while following the bizarre story of a veteran pathologist haunted by both paranormal activities and his own past. Featuring gruesome graphics and procedures vetted and written by a certified and experienced pathologist, Autopsy Simulator will be coming to PC in November 2022.
Launching 9th August 2022 on PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S, Thymesia is an action-packed Souls-like. As the mysterious masked protagonist Corvus, battle through the plague-ridden and blood-soaked streets of Hermes against the unforgiving enemies that now inhabit the once-thriving city. Utilise mysterious plague powered weapons reaved from fallen foes and use them to execute devastating attacks while overcoming impossible odds to uncover the truth.
Coming 31st October to Steam Early Access from RocketBrush Studio is the dark fantasy action RPG, The Unliving. An unholy alliance of roguelite and real-time strategy gameplay, The Unliving sees a powerful Necromancer raise fallen foes and compel them to join the undead hordes and burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells across the procedurally generated world.
In Batora: Lost Haven, players will take on the role of Avril and unravel an interplanetary journey as the only person who can save Earth from impending oblivion. Go on an adventure across colourful and mesmerizing planets in this story-driven action RPG where your conscience will carry the weight of your decisions and change the destiny of the universe. Coming Autumn 2022 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot ’em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who’s behind the War Golem invasion. The once peaceful metropolis of Dungeonidas has been besieged by a mysterious threat and their unrelenting army of war golems, and it’s up to Rayne, as she uses her powers to fight back. Coming Autumn 2022 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The recently announced co-operative action roguelite Ship of Foolswill be coming toNintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – as well as PC – in the second half of year. Playing the crew of ship gunners as they fight off dreadful sea creatures on a treacherous adventure through the deep, dark waters of the Archipelago, Ship of Fools is a frantic adventure to stop the Aquapocalypse.
In addition to the Future Games Show showreel, Team17 has announced a couple of titles that feature new demos atSteam Next Fest 2022. First is Sweet Transit, home to a world where the railway is king, and trains are the sole means of transportation and expansion. Work to create intricate production lines to grow humble villages into thriving metropolises. Become a pioneer in the interconnected world of the railway. Sweet Transit will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access 28th July 2022.
Also featured at Steam Next Fest with a new demo is the upcoming Trepang 2, an immersive and brutal single-player, first-person shooter that follows an enhanced soldier broken out from a heavily-guarded blacksite on a mission of revenge… and hunted by an even greater threat. With their memories gone but with combat abilities enhanced far beyond human limits, it’s time to fight back, find the truth and save the world. Trepang2 is coming soon to PC. Check out the brand-new trailer below and try the demo when it launches on 13th June.
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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
Bright Memory: Infinite PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Versions Revealed at Future Games Show
TOKYO – June 11, 2022 –Bright Memory: Infinite, the high-octane, visually stunning first-person shooter made by indie developer FYQD Studio and published by PLAYISM, will shoot-and-slash onto PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch alongside the previously announced Xbox Series X|S version, as announced today at the Future Games Show.
Both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions support raytracing with reflections at 60 FPS, with a 120 FPS performance mode also available for those seeking the smoothest combat experience. The PlayStation 5 version also utilizes DualSense adaptive trigger features, available only in this edition.
On the other end of the power spectrum, the Nintendo Switch version, which runs natively on hardware and not through the cloud, features multi-sampling of TAA anti-aliasing for a stylish presentation on the go, along with gyroscopic aiming support. Each console edition will include all the cosmetic DLC from the PC version with the base game.
Initially released in 2021 on PC, Bright Memory: Infinite combines the skillful gunplay of first-person shooters with the intense swordplay of hack-and-slash action games. Combine shots, slashes, acrobatic maneuvers, and psychic powers to combo through futuristic soldiers and demons from ancient Chinese mythology. Unlock new abilities through a deep, branching skill tree revealing new powers and upgrades.
Uncover the mystery behind why a black hole opened up during Chinese New Year celebrations as the special agent Shelia. Armed to the teeth, Shelia squares off with forces seeking to harness this phenomenon and the beasts emerging from it. Lay bare the unfathomable truth about two intertwining worlds and timelines as well as the mysterious masked man behind it all.
“I know people had to wait a bit longer, but my partners and I decided we needed to take as much time as possible to make Bright Memory: Infinite shine on consoles,” said Zeng, indie game developer, FYQD Studio. “We used that extra time to optimize the game on each device. I was confident about getting Bright Memory: Infinite on consoles, but playing the game on those platforms still feels like a miracle.”
Bright Memory: Infinite releases later this year for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring support for English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese voice and text, and Traditional Chinese, Latin American Spanish, German, French, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, and Korean language text.
Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, The Good Life, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.
PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.
