Mini golf meets a deck-building, roguelike in this colourful, supremely playable genre mash-up

Bristol UK – 12^th May 2022. Triheart Studio and Yogscast Games today announced Golfie, an eccentric, fast-paced mini golf experience that combines deck-building and roguelike mechanics, launches into Early Acccess on PC via Steam on 26^th May.

See Golfie in action in the trailer here:

Golfie challenges players to complete 18 procedurally generated holes by combining standard mini golf shots with randomly drawn shot and effect cards which players collect as they progress through their round.

Each run requires strategy, planning, and skill by building unique decks which can unlock incredible new ways to play. Card powers can vary from increasing the distance or elevation of a standard shot, through to out-of-this-world abilities and power-ups which can be combined to dazzling effect. But be careful: finish over par or fall into traps and players will lose energy – and once it’s totally depleted, the run is over.

The game debuts into Early Access with a thrilling single-player roguelike campaign, which can be played via random courses, Daily Runs and individual seeds – each with their own global leader board. The further players get through a run, the more progression points they will gain, allowing them to unlock an ever-expanding list of cosmetic items with which they can customise their ball. Eventually complete a full 18 holes and players will gain access to the daunting endless mode, which is where the real challenge begins. 

Golfie will evolve during Early Access thanks to feedback from the wonderful community. Planned content updates include online multiplayer (scheduled to arrive in the Summer), expanded card powers and perks, plus a new series of hazards which will challenge even the most experienced Golfie players. 

“Golfie is unlike any golf or deckbuilding game you have ever played,” says Simon Byron, Director of Publishing, Yogscast Games. “It’s been a real pleasure working with Triheart Studio to create something so uniquely enjoyable that it defies comparison. Some of the shot combinations during the public playtests have been eye-poppingly joyful – elements of skill and chance combining to create nothing you’ve seen in a golf game before. I’m really, really looking forward to seeing what players can do when the game launches in a couple of weeks.

Golfie key features:

• Pitch and putt your way through beautiful courses set across four distinct biomes
• No two courses are the same, thanks to the procedurally generated nature of each hole
• Collect cards, coins and perks on your way to golfing glory
• Create incredible shot synergies which can result in extraordinarily powerful ways to play – can you get a hole in *none*?
• Play entirely randomised courses, or compete against the world in Daily Runs, which offer one chance to play the same course as the rest of the world
• So much more to come.

Golfie is available on 26th May via Steam priced at £14.99 / €17.99 / $17.99, with a 20 per cent launch discount. It has been developed by Triheart Studio and will be published by Yogscast Games.

About Triheart Studio
Danish developer Triheart Studio is set on making fun and engaging games with unique twists that bring something new to the table. The studio was founded by Sandra and Jacob, now husband and wife, who met at university studying Medialogy. They always talked about the dream of running an indie game studio together in Copenhagen.

About Yogscast Games
Yogscast Games is the independent publisher dedicated to independent developers, founded in 2017 by The Yogscast.

Fast-Paced Rogue-Lite Shooter Madshot Enters Steam Early Access This June

Prepare to break the cycle of eternal life, but remember. . . all roads lead to madness! 

Milan. Italy – May 12, 2022. Global publisher HOOK and indie developer Overflow are thrilled to announce that their acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter Madshot will enter Steam Early Access on 9th June 2022. 

Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles. You won’t have the same experience twice in Madshot as the game changes with you and every new playthrough brings new surprises! 

Check out the backflipping, head shooting Madshot gameplay trailer here

About MADSHOT

Searching for eternal life, you dabbled in the occult and summoned forces beyond your understanding, forces whose names should never be uttered — and your actions ended with mighty Cthulhu himself swallowing your city whole.

But this odd situation has given you the chance to destroy him from within. 

The final version of the game will feature:

• Acrobatic Rogue-lite shooting action!
• Over 50 hideous enemies and menacing bosses.
• A varied arsenal of weapons and more than 300 upgrades to choose your play style.
• A procedurally generated world to explore and discover, including interactive elements to use at your advantage.
• Challenges, rewards, unlocks… and more surprises.

Madshot will enter Steam Early Access on 9th June, 2022 with a SRP of $19.99/ €19.99/ £17.99. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam now.

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About HOOK

HOOK, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a publishing label focused on offering a unique selection of indie games which stand out for concept, visual, genre or themes. 

HOOK provides full-service publishing support  (including funding, development support, QA, localization, marketing & PR) to independent development teams with a strong commitment and vision, to help them realize and market their projects globally.

About Overflow Overflow is a small studio based in Linkoping, Sweden. Founded in 2014 by two childhood friends, Overflow has a team-first focus, happy devs for better games. We aim to build compelling worlds with juicy gameplay.

KARTRIDER RUSH+ CELEBRATES SECOND-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH ‘PARTY 2GETHER’ EVENT

Legendary karts, new racers, tracks and special rewards are added

SEOUL – May 12, 2022 – This May marks the second anniversary for Nexon’s mobile racing game, KartRider Rush+. The anniversary events give loads of free rewards and perks to both new and loyal fans. Plus, fresh new legendary karts, characters and tracks will be added.

From today until the end of the month, players can claim their second anniversary assortment gift coupon to obtain Legendary grade Speed kart, “Beetle Dasher Max,” “Legendary Flying Pet ‘Lil’ Dark Fairy,” Legendary character “Cotton Candy Diz” and other GOAT time-limited rewards.

Under the “Thank you, Riders!” event, those who achieve “full two years login,” “reach level 108,” “register in May 2020,” and so on, will receive a “Gold Medal Racer” badge, “2-year anniversary” title and more. New riders below level 40 will receive “Diz’s Gift,” a Racer and Rookie Growth Pack.

Riders who login by Wednesday, May 18, can exchange “Kart Tire” for some Legendary Karts such as “Starship Solid,” “Bazzi Battler,” “War Panda” and more.

With Season 13 underway, riders will discover several updates on in-game content including ‘Super Cotton’ kart and “Glaze” kart which will have much stronger abilities. “Thermal Buggy” kart will also be available exclusively through the anniversary event. “Sugar,” the owner of “Super Cotton” and “Pierrot,” the maestro of the Theme Park will be released for players as well.

In addition to all of the above, the maximum level for players will be extended to 120 and growth quests with rewards added to each level.

From May 13, “Witch City (Fairy),” “Party Arena (Carnival),” and several other new tracks will be opened with “Cross Server Ranked Mode,” “PRO-License” and “Simulation Mode” coming soon.

For more information on KartRider Rush+, please visit its official website or communities.

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

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MOBILE RPG BLUE ARCHIVE TREATS FANS TO “BLUE ARCHIVE AWARDS” COMMUNITY CONTEST

Celebrating the popular anime RPG’s half-year anniversary, players can enter in multiple contest categories to win special prizes

SEOUL – May 11, 2022 – Blue Archive quickly became one of anime RPG fans’ favorite games when it launched on mobile last year. Now Nexon is treating the game’s fervent community to a special “half-aversary” event, the “Blue Archive Awards.” The celebration invites players to contribute their own unique experiences from the game for community voting in four different categories. The contest is open now and runs through Sunday, May 22. Winners will be announced on May 27.

To participate, players are encouraged to read the submission guidelines on the official Blue Archive website. They can submit to any of four categories, sharing their individual priceless memories in:

• Interior Expert – Players show off how they decorated the interior of their Schale Café;
• Academy Wordsmith – Players write about their life in Kivotos, sharing how they deeply feel about Blue Archive
• Artist of Kivots – This is all about creative artwork as players submit Blue Archive and 0.5-Year Anniversary-themed writings, artworks, videos, music or figurines for voting;
• Schale Field Captain – Players express how Blue Archive fits in their daily life, sharing how meaningful the game is to them.

In the Blue Archive Awards, the community members are the judges as each player can vote for up to five submissions each day. All players who submit for the content will be rewarded with in-game currency Pyroxene. Category winners will be awarded with Google Play Gift Cards and more. Winning entries will be showcased on the event website when winners are announced on Friday, May 27.

Details for the Blue Archive Awards can be found on the official event page.

“The Blue Archive Awards are a special, unique contest that represents the passion and creativity of the entire Blue Archive player community,” Nexon Publishing Marketing Manager Jiseung Choi said. “We hope players have a lot of fun showing off their unique personalities and fun ideas that are at the very heart of the game’s content.”

Developed by NAT GAMES, Blue Archive follows a group of adventurous schoolgirls as they navigate romance, school clubs, academic events – and the occasional battle with rival schools. Players take on the role of the students’ teacher and guide them as they investigate incidents throughout the city.

Blue Archive is available on Android and iOS devices in 237 countries and supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Thai and Chinese (traditional).

Players can find out more on the Official Website and follow the Blue Archive social media pages for the latest news and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EN.BlueArchive
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EN_BlueArchive
Discord: discord.gg/bluearchiveglobal
Forum: https://forum.nexon.com/bluearchive/main

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

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Card Shark Cashes in on PC & Nintendo Switch on June 2, While Newly Announced Gunbrella Exactly What You Think It Is

Doinksoft (Devolver Bootleg) have teamed up with the loose-cannon publisher for the stunning reveal of Gunbrella; a noir-punk action-adventure set in a world dependent on a rapidly diminishing natural resource. Kinda like real life but with more rainproof weaponry. Gunbrella will glide onto PC and Nintendo Switch in 2023.

Players take the role of a gruff woodsman on a quest for revenge, armed with the mysterious Gunbrella: a firearm that doubles as an umbrella. His investigation becomes entangled with the inner workings of ghouls and gangsters, cops and cultists, and the fallout of corporate exploitation.
 
Engage in side-scrolling action combat while exploring a diverse assortment of locations and interrogating bizarre characters. Use the Gunbrella to glide, swing, dash, and dive, and gather scrap and spare parts to trade for different munitions and upgrades. Investigate cult kidnappings and trash gangs, and uncover the mysteries of the supernatural as wraiths and monstrosities materialise in places where blood has been shed…

Meanwhile, ace-in-the-hole developer Nerial (Reigns) and poker-faced publisher Devolver Digital (Devolver Bootleg) have announced their 18th Century European tale of deception, Card Shark, is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on June 2!

Follow @Nerial and @Doinksoft on Twitter or visit cardsharkgame.com and gunbrella.game for more cunning deceptions.

Sign Up on the App Store and Official Discord to Receive Special In-Game Gifts

LOS ANGELES – MAY 11, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has announced the launch date for the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing (MMORPG) anime game Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. The game will be available May 25 on mobile devices with cross-play on PC.

Set in the world of Ni no Kuni, originally created by Level-5 and the acclaimed Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds brings a new story and cast of characters to a world already rich with magic and wonder.

Upon entering the game, players will choose one of five playable classes — the dashing Swordsman, the elegant Witch, the playful Rogue, the intelligent Engineer, and the unstoppable Destroyer. Each of these unique classes has a fully customizable appearance, allowing players to make each character truly their own.

As players explore the world of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, they will be drawn into a compelling story that requires them to take swift action in order to save their new fantasy home. Players can look forward to all this and more:

• Immersive Anime World – marvel at the beauty and detail all around in an open world that feels like an animated film, rendered in the Unreal 4 Engine.
• Meet Familiars – mysterious creatures who join players to fight alongside them, providing special abilities to help succeed in battle. Collect up to three Familiars at the same time and grow stronger together.
• Create and Customize Your Own Farms – the place players go to relax, hang out, and visit all the Familiars they’ve collected. Players can decorate Farms with various accessories suited to their own unique preferences.
• Ride in Style – with a wide variety of mounts, available for players to acquire as they traverse the world. Giant cats, floating mechanical gliders, and grumpy birds are just some of the whimsical choices available!
• Make New Friends – by joining a Kingdom and working to rebuild the fallen Nameless Kingdom. Through cooperation, players can make their Kingdom stronger and even decorate it with their group’s unique style.

Players are encouraged to visit the official website and Discord to pre-register. App Store pre-registrations will receive the Explorer Outfit via the in-game mailbox, while players who pre-register on Discord can obtain the Catarumpus Hat and a Special Title, redeemable via coupon codes sent out at a later date.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni’, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds launches May 25 on mobile platforms and will also be playable on PC featuring cross-play.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

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 Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, 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

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Also Bringing “Night Lights” Update to All Platforms Including Apple Arcade and Steam 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – May 11, 2022 – Mini Motorways, the minimalist strategy traffic management sim with over four million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, revs its engine to reveal the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch™ system launch during today’s Indie World Showcase. The “Night Lights” update will simultaneously land on Apple Arcade and Steam, featuring more fresh content for players to explore. 

Games based around travel should be just as mobile and satisfying as the trip itself. Today’s free “Night Lights” content update introduces a one-way cross-save transfer, empowering Steam players to take their progress and achievements and pick up where they left off on Nintendo Switch. The city never sleeps for urban planners, who can now appreciate their work in the twilight hours with a widely-requested community feature: car headlights for Night Mode.

Today players can break ground in two brand new cities and put their skills to the test with iconic geography and custom challenges. Warsaw, Poland offers natural obstacles to overcome like its winding Vistula River and historic landmarks. Chiang Mai, Thailand’s ancient moat city, tests players to craft a traffic flow as smooth and peaceful as the water running alongside it.

Retread and revitalize the streets of iconic cities like Tokyo, Munich, Dubai, Mexico City, and Los Angeles with procedurally generated maps. Put strategy to the test with a selection of tools including traffic lights, bridges, and tunnels adapting with an ever-expanding traffic network. Join in one of the most cozy yet competitive communities around thanks to histogram-style leaderboards and daily challenge tasks.

“We’re so excited to bring Mini Motorways to Nintendo Switch and the Night Lights update to Apple Arcade and Steam,” said Ruby Solomon, Community Manager, Dinosaur Polo Club. “We love being able to hear from our community and introduce fantastic fan-requests across all platforms! We’re very much looking forward to seeing our players test their strategies on the go as they keep the cities of the world moving.”

Mini Motorways is available today on Nintendo Switch for $14.99 USD / €13,99 / 1700¥ with English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, and Turkish language support. Accessibility options include customizable colorblind color palettes, reduced camera transitions, and flexible controller options. The new Night Lights content update is available now on Apple Arcade, Steam and Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store at the same time.

For more information, please visit the Dinosaur Polo Club website, follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or search for #MiniMotorways on social media.

About Dinosaur Polo Club

Dinosaur Polo Club is an independent game development studio based in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by brothers Peter and Robert Curry, the studio first made waves with their award-winning and BAFTA-nominated debut Mini Metro. Created in collaboration with Disasterpeace and Jamie Churchman, Mini Metro explores relaxed and minimalist subway design. 

With an inclusive and supportive culture that believes in giving back to its creative community, the studio has grown and is now home to 22 dinos as it works on new titles with relatable simplicity.

A44 Games Share a Behind the Scenes Look at Environment and Character Design in Their Upcoming Action-RPG 

[LONDON, 11 May, 2022] – A44 Games® and Kepler Interactive®, are delighted to further draw back the curtain on Flintlock®: The Siege of Dawn in their latest behind the scenes look at the game.

From the team behind Ashen, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an epic adventure where players join Nor Vanek, a member of the coalition army, and her mysterious companion Enki, working together to seek revenge on the gods, cutting a swath through an army of the undead that wait in their path. Join A44 Games’ Art Director, Robert Bruce, and Principal Environment Artist, Steven Chen, as they share details of the rich and vibrant world the studio has created as the backdrop to their tale.

For the behind the scenes look at the world of Flintlock check out the video below:

Inspired by the nature and landscapes of A44’s native New Zealand, Flintlock is aesthetically diverse which not only influences the game’s visuals but also adds a depth and fullness to this brand-new world. From towering citadels to cavernous ruins and far-reaching desert sands, Flintlock is designed for exploration and rewards players who go the extra mile to uncover even more.

Alongside environmental design, Bruce and Chen shed light on Flintlock’s character design, and the high level of detail in every encounter that players will have with the gods that rule the game’s world. As a small studio, A44 are at the forefront of design leveraging tools such as Unity’s MetaHuman Creator to bring their characters to life through highly detailed animation.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn will be available later this year for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PC (via STEAM® and Epic Games Store®), Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One – available day one with Xbox Game Pass. For more information visit www.playflintlock.com

About A44 Games
A44 was born in 2013 with the goal of making games we want to play. Located in Wellington, New Zealand the A44 team is a sophisticated group of game developers and world-leading visual effects artists who excel at meticulous gameplay and cinematic experiences. We blend the bravery of an independent studio, with the quality of AAA development to make great games. A44’s first game, Ashen, was released in 2018 achieving critical acclaim.

About Kepler Interactive
Kepler Interactive is a global game developer and publisher built on a unique co-ownership model. Led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – an award-winning fund that redefined videogame financing, deploying over $100M to support independent developers under fair and sustainable terms–– Kepler gives studios a stake in the business and a leadership role in strategic decision-making, whilst preserving their creative independence, enabling them to make fun and commercially successful games appealing to a wide audience. Kepler’s partner studios are found worldwide: A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler’s support and leadership team, headquartered in London, has vast gaming industry experience along with a proven track record of financing, marketing, and working with developers to bring great games to market at scale. 

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A new trailer showcases the divine powers of the Paladin class

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 11 2022:  Kakao Games and Bluehole Studio are pleased to announce pre-registration for Elyon’s new Paladin class. The Paladin will be joining the game’s class roster on May 25th, 2022.

As part of a major new update for Elyon, players will be able to dive into the game with the upcoming Paladin class, introducing brand new strategic gameplay. Wielding a Sword and Shield, Paladins are melee fighters that use the Light attribute. With the power of their Auras they can swap between a Support and a Tank role, adapting to whichever situation they find themselves in.

A new trailer showcasing the Paladin’s exhilarating attributes can be viewed here.

Ahead of the Paladin’s introduction to Elyon, eager players can receive an exclusive free outfit as part of the pre-registration period by signing up to the Elyon newsletter. Anyone who has subscribed by May 25th, 08:00 UTC, will receive an exclusive helmet, armor, and cloak for their Paladin.

To pre-register, players simply have to access their account page and enable the newsletter setting. For anyone newly signing up, users can tick the option to receive newsletters during account creation.

Keep up to date with all the latest on Elyon by visiting the official Elyon site.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), MMORPG Elyon, ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe).  

About Bluehole Studio

Based in Pangyo, Seongnam, Bluehole Studio is KRAFTON’s independent studio focused on MMORPGs. Known for TERA and Elyon, Bluehole Studio aims to bring fun and inspiration to the global user community, and to be recognized as a leading MMORPG game production studio. For more information, visit their website.

About KRAFTON, Inc. KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, and Dreamotion, each with its own unique expertise. KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG: NEW STATE, The Callisto Protocol, Elyon and TERA. As a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning.