Daedalic Entertainment’s cinematic stealth adventure will be available for PC, PlayStation, Xbox 

Hamburg, Germany, May 24th, 2022 – Daedalic Entertainment and NACON are happy to finally reveal the release date of the story-driven stealth adventure The Lord of the Rings: Gollum – Daedalic’s take on one of the most iconic characters in fantasy history arrives on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S on September 1st, 2022. The Nintendo Switch version is planned for later this year.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, based on the legendary The Lord of the Rings trilogy of books by J.R.R. Tolkien, tells of Gollum’s experiences from behind-the-scenes in the first chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring. After losing his precious ring to Bilbo Baggins, Gollum decides to leave the Misty Mountains and embark on a perilous journey that leads him from the dungeons of Barad-dûr to the realm of the Wood-elves in Mirkwood.  In order to survive the dangers of his journey through Middle-earth, Gollum has to sneak and climb and use all his cunning.  He also has to deal with his Hobbit-self – Sméagol. It’s up to the players if they want Gollum to have the upper hand when it comes to making important decisions, or if they prefer to allow Sméagol to take over. Gollum also encounters well-known characters from the books as well as a few new faces.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, developed by Daedalic Entertainment in partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises, is co-published by Daedalic Entertainment and NACON. The game will release on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on September 1st, 2022. A physical edition for consoles will also be available.

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About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With an international team of close to 100 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Recent publishing hits include Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Partisans 1941 and more.

Daedalic is currently developing the AAA title The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The action-adventure tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

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 9 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/

About Middle-earth Enterprises

Inspired by a deep appreciation for the fictional world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle-earth Enterprises is dedicated to working with businesses providing 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 (SZC) has been producing and licensing films, merchandise and stage productions based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit for more than four decades. 

PAC-MAN is celebrating its 42^nd anniversary. To celebrate, a new video game is releasing this week, along with several partnerships in culture and fashion and a new song and music video.

Releasing this Friday, May 27^th, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (supports Xbox Play Anywhere), PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ invites players to discover or revisit 14 titles in the legendary PAC-MAN series, with some that haven’t been available in years. The game is also compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and will be playable with Xbox Game Pass at launch. In addition to the multiple PAC-MAN games that they will be able play in their virtual arcade, players will be able to customize it with cabinets, decorations and memorabilia, before taking on the various in-game missions.

To continue the festivities, a new theme song and music video is releasing today. Titled “We are PAC-MAN!”, and interpreted by Kaho Kidoguchi in Japanese and English, and Ann Una in Chinese. The song aims at promoting people cooperating and connecting together to live a healthy lifestyle.

To join in the celebration, the ever popular Fortnite game from Epic Games will welcome PAC-MAN themed cosmetics on June 2nd, giving players the opportunity to show off their appreciation of the classic character.

In addition to these announcements, PAC-MAN’s presence outside of video games keeps on growing thanks to new partnerships. Starting June 6th, the PAC-MAN x EASTPAK collection will be available in participating retailers throughout EMEA, USA and South Korea, carrying bags, suitcases and pencil cases. For tourists visiting Paris, the Yooma Urban Lodge Paris Tour Eiffel will feel like being part of a PAC-MAN maze with a immersive decoration of the hotel’s entrance hall, courtyard and corridors. In Berlin, as the Computerspielemuseum is encouraging everyone to replay history in their museum, PAC-MAN and the ghosts will take over a train of the U-Bahn 5 starting this month. Slated for this Autumn/Winter, a PAC-MAN Collection in collaboration with sloggi will be available in several countries in Europe and Asia.

For more information on Bandai Namco Europe please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

Press Release © 2022 BANDAI NAMCO Europe S.A.S.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Sydney, Australia, May 24, 2022 – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, announce the HOT WHEELS™ – Looney Tunes Expansion for Hot Wheels Unleashed™, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, that will be available starting from July 14, 2022.

The Looney Tunes Expansion makes the competition really animated with five new vehicles, a themed Track Builder Module, themed customisations items for the Basement and the Player’s Profile, and a new environment where players can relive the hilarious adventures of the classic animated series: the Looney Tunes Adventure Park. This is a theme park divided into 4 areas, including the iconic desert set of Wile E. Coyote™’s epic fails.

The Looney Tunes Expansion is included in the HOT WHEELS™ Pass Vol. 3or can be purchased separately from July 14, 2022. Together with the Looney Tunes Expansion, the HOT WHEELS™ Pass Vol. 3 also includes 9 vehicles, 3 Themed Customisation Packs and 3 Track Builder Modules and can be purchased from June 9, 2022.  

For more information, visithotwheelsunleashed.com. Drivers can also join the #HotWheelsUnleashed conversation online at Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

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About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 260+ people team is responsible for hit series like HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™, MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs.

For more information, please visit  www.milestone.it

About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ © 2022. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2022 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22)

It’s time to pick a faction, Commanders!

May 24, 2022 — The new season of World of Tanks’ Battle Pass will be arriving soon, and this time, they’ve got backup. Bolstered by reinforcements of the Ultramarines, the Death Guard and the Evil Sunz Orks from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this promises to be a battle pass, that players won’t want to miss!  Whether you find yourself shouting the “Red ‘uns go faster!” battle cry, you garb yourself in sickly greens and browns, or you call for “courage and honour”, tankers will be able to represent their favourite 40k factions on the World of Tanks battlefields.

This season will feature three main chapters, each containing 50 stages that can be completed in any order. And this time, unlike any season before, the Warhammer 40k setting means each of the chapters features a 3D style inspired by the aforementioned factions for this season’s core vehicles. But wait, there’s even more: completing each chapter will reward you with a commander who flies the flag of each faction (as well as 2D styles and a collection of customization elements for said faction), so tankers will definitely want to make it to the end!

“We’re excited to collaborate with and bring the 40k universe into World of Tanks, and we’re sure our players will be equally thrilled, too,” states Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “Just like Warhammer 40,000, battles are about strategy, understanding your role in the arena and how you can work together to secure the victory.”

The mechanic will be familiar to Battle Pass veterans: players can earn Battle Pass Points in Random Battles (except for Grand Battles) while playing in Tier VI-X vehicles when they perform well on the battlefield. Tankers can also bolster their amount of Battle Pass Points by completing daily missions which are available to vehicles of all tiers.

For more information about Season 8 of Battle Pass event, visit https://worldoftanks.asia/.

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to the golden age of tank-engineering. Immerse yourself in epic tank battles with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: https://worldoftanks.asia/

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Find out more about Warhammer 40,000® at www.warhammer40000.com.

Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2022. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

Krut: The Mythic Wings Swoops Onto Consoles, PC, Mac July 12, 2022 

SYDNEY – May 22, 2021 – Krut: The Mythic Wings is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash platformer based on Southeast Asian lore, from publisher Blowfish Studios, developers GoodJob Multimedia and Pixel Perfex, and producer RSU Horizon. A century-long battle will be rekindled on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, as well as PC and Mac via Steam, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, as revealed in Indie Live Expo.

A great Krut warrior named Vera seeks the ancient land of his ancestors. His heart burns with a searing flame, which can only be extinguished through liberating his people from the evil Zulla’s tyranny. Endowed with the legendary Silver Wings, the young soldier sets off in search of elemental magic to restore the Wings’ true power. Charge through the vibrant landscapes of the infamous Himmaphan Island, including lush forests, castle ruins, burning cities, and more.

Defeat the fantastic beasts prowling each region, with an array of quick-attack combos. Use the power of flight, for the advantage in both the land and sky. Exchange spirit orb pieces to enhance Vera’s Attack, Defense, Wing Power, and other abilities. Skillfully time critical hits and precise stuns to subdue the six great guardians, collect corresponding elemental spirits, and overcome the corrupt power of the island.

“Krut: The Mythic Wings is lovingly based on the story told in the beautifully animated Thai film Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors,” said Ben Lee, co-founder of Blowfish Studios. “The team has worked passionately to showcase not only a classic hero’s tale, but also to proudly represent the historic customs of their local region. Coupled with classic speedrun-friendly platforming, Krut makes a culturally significant and nostalgic package.”

Krut: The Mythic Wings will be available for $9.99 / £5.99 / €7.99 on all major platforms, featuring language support for English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Thai.

To learn more, visit Krut: The Mythic Wings’ official site, join the community on Twitter and Facebook, and search for #KrutTheGame on social media.

About RSU Horizon

RSU Horizon is an entertainment production company, based out of Thailand and responsible for the 2018 animated film Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors. They are passionate about reimagining beloved IPs from film, animation, and beyond through new mediums like video games, telling extended stories fans around the world can enjoy. They are one of the few game industry forces in Thailand pushing for more native console games from that region.

For more on RSU Horizon, check out the Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors’ IMDB page.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands gaming focused endeavors.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios please visit the team’s website as well as follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Animoca Brands develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Formula 1®, Marvel, WWE, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Doraemon. Animoca Brands’ portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships includes Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity), Dapper Labs (CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot), OpenSea, Harmony, Bitski, and Alien Worlds. Its subsidiaries include The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, Gamee, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, and Lympo.

For more information visit the team’s website or get updates by following Animoca Brands on Facebook or Twitter.

The Use of Life, Gamebook-Inspired JRPG, Surprise Releases on Steam Early Access

TOKYO – 24 May 2022 – The Use of Life, the gamebook JRPG with roguelike elements from developer Daraneko Games and publisher PLAYISM, sets out to avenge its clan starting today on Steam Early Access for PC, following a surprise launch today during INDIE Live Expo 2022.

Set out as Goshe, a young Rabbitfolk who gains the ominous ability to siphon powers from the dead after his home village is destroyed and burnt to ashes. Make decisions wisely, as each action, line of dialogue, and path Goshe chooses affects the course of the story and his Flame of Life and Flame of Power. These character aspects unlock new choices and determine whether he ultimately uses his life for the good of others or himself.

Engage in “choose your own adventure”-style gameplay paired with dice-like random number events that determine the outcome of skill checks and if Goshe can avoid conflict or spur on more dangerous battles. Discover the first two chapters of the game in Early Access, leading Goshe down a path of vengeance against those who wronged him or one of finding peace amidst the horrific trauma he endured.

Square off against foes in JRPG-style combat, where each side chooses three actions at the beginning of each turn in battle, not knowing what the other will use. Goshe can utilize a combination of skillful sword strikes, powerful elemental magic, resourceful items, and defensive maneuvers. When the enemy attacks, tap the correct direction in time to reduce incoming damage or block the attack entirely, but one wrong move could lead to a critical hit.

Earn curse EXP to enhance Goshe’s stats and SP to level up different classes, unlocking new abilities and tactical options in battle. Improving stats makes Goshe a more fearsome warrior and can unlock new dialogue options and choices in events that shape the fate of him and his foes. Death isn’t just the end, as Goshe can retry a certain number of times based on difficulty level, but running out of retries means Goshe must begin his journey from scratch.

“I believe there’s a shared tension in roguelikes and gamebooks that video games just haven’t quite unlocked yet, and The Use of Life is my attempt to explore an undiscovered harmony between them,” said the sole developer at Daraneko Games. “Every decision counts, and I hope Early Access serves as a way to help shape my game for the better.”

The Use of Life is available now on Steam Early Access for Windows PC for $17.99 with support for English and Japanese language text.

For more information, please visit the PLAYISM website, follow PLAYISM on Twitter, and follow developer Daraneko Games on Twitter.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM, is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, 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, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

2D Action Platformer TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Ascends from Early Access on PC, Nintendo Switch June 3

New level elements, final boss, ending, and modding features added to version 1.0

TOKYO – 23 May, 2022 – TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity, the 2D roguelike action-platformer set in a regenerating tower developed by //commentout and published by PLAYISM, ascends from Steam Early Access into version 1.0 on PC and welcomes Nintendo Switch to the climb on Tuesday, June 3, 2022.

Lead one of five heroes through their trials and tribulations as they seek escape from a shifting tower constructed from the broken remains of a forgotten world. Learn each playable character’s backstory as they climb, why the structure compelled them to enter it, and what it takes to truly escape from their repeating fate.

Each hero can only protect themselves from the tower’s many foes with screen-clearing magic skills that deal significant damage to enemies for a short time but take up to 30 seconds to recharge. Find items to reduce cooldown times, grant different effects to attacks, and help provide protection. Climb up high enough, and choose to pray to an angel or a devil capable of granting branching paths toward the tower’s apex.

Sprint through a collection of unpredictable rooms filled with chaotic traps and enemy attacks reminiscent of a bullet hell shooter. Use powerful abilities to clear out the screen and deftly dodge foes with precision platforming while the cooldown timer replenishes! Defeat bosses by mastering the ebb and flow of spellcasting and dodging, and stay alive long enough to discover the next powerful artifact. Don’t dawdle, as a karma meter begins to tick down further up the tower, with its depletion meaning certain doom. 

Clear each floor with fury and finesse to earn points and soar up the daily leaderboards. Wander by gravemarkers of fellow travelers who failed their escalade and read their parting words. Perish before reaching the pinnacle and leave a helpful message for others on their attempts, or express frustration to the world from beyond the grave. Don’t get too familiar with the fortress’ surroundings; for every 24 hours a brand new tower arises, with fresh challenges within.

Veterans of the Early Access version and those entering the tower on Nintendo Switch can play the practice mode to fight bosses and earn achievements. Each day brings unseen trials, with new level elements added to the game and additional auto-generated variations for more unpredictable challenges each day. Fight a new final boss and discover the true ending to these travelers’ stories. 

Steam version 1.0 also introduces an expansive new set of character customization options. Add custom skins to each of the five heroes, as well as their own dialogue, intro, and endings. PLAYISM and //commentout are collaborating with a variety of illustrators, game designers, and streamers to introduce official custom characters in a future update.

“Early Access was important for the development of TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity as player feedback influenced many of our design decisions,” said saebashi, Founder, //commentout. “I know Nintendo Switch players are ready to climb the tower alongside their Steam brethren and threaten some of our regulars atop the leaderboards!”

TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity will be availablefor $11.99 on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2022, on Steam for PC and Nintendo Switch with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese text. The Early Access version is available now for $9.99 on Steam, and Nintendo Switch players can preorder the game at a 20% discount.

For more information, please visit thePLAYISM website, follow PLAYISM on Facebook and Twitter, visit the //commentout website, join the official TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Discord server, and follow //commentout’s saebashi on Twitter.

About //commentout

Founded by artist and game developer saebashi, //commentout serves as the home for both his digital paintings and video game releases. Known for previous mobile titles Magic Frontier! and Nagami!, //commentout brings its work to PC and consoles for the first time with TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity, which earned pre-release recognition from Tokyo Game Show and Xiamen International Game Festival.

For more information, visit the //commentout website, join the official TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Discord server, and follow //commentout’s saebashi on Twitter.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM, is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, 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, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles. 

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open Haunts PC, Consoles Early 2023

Predecessor Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM Free on Steam for the Next Two Weeks

VANCOUVER, Canada — May 23, 2022 — Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open, the next installment and first full-sized game in an award-winning anthology of creepy tales inspired by Malaysian and Chinese myths and culture from publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer Cellar Vault Games, possesses PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC early next year.

Ting, a young Chinese-Malaysian girl, unknowingly breaches the spirit world. Everywhere she goes, the apparition of a child named Xiu follows, visible only to her. Despite her efforts to keep Xiu a secret, other children notice, quickly earning Ting notoriety as a “weird” kid. Follow Ting through pre-school and primary school as she navigates the perils of home life and the mysterious spirit world.

Third Eye Open’s gripping narrative unfolds across multiple years at locations including Ting’s troubled home, creepy campgrounds, haunted houses, and even nightmares. Speak with friends and family through a timed dialogue system simulating heated arguments and hard questions. Interact with the world through a collection of minigames ranging from assembling a barbecue platter during a camping trip to hiding from malevolent phantoms.

Rendered in a living “paper theatre” style inspired by the paper puppetry – the shadow plays – of Southeast Asia, Third Eye Open haunts and charms in equal measure. The beautiful, childlike aesthetic belies a darker story of a family falling apart, Ting’s role in its salvation, and the haunted house at the heart of it all. For added authenticity, all in-game sounds were recorded on location in Malaysia, in places such as the Taman neighborhood, local Ko Pi Tiam (coffee shops), and the Pasar Malam (night markets).

For those too excited to wait, explore the shared Paper Ghost Stories universe via 7PM. In addition to being available free on Steam until June 2nd, the game has been updated to include full controller support.43 Please note that 7PM is a short story to Third Eye Open’s novel: the former takes about one hour to complete, while Cellar Vault Games aims to make the latter approximately five to six hours long. Third Eye Open’s console release will also include 7PM.

“When we saw Cellar Vault Games’ 7PM, we knew we’d played something special,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open takes many of the concepts that were in a fledgling form in 7PM and hugely expands upon them. We can’t wait to bring this mix of Malaysian culture, coming-of-age drama, and spine-tingling story and gameplay to fans of original adventures everywhere.”

“To bring our stories to PC and console players around the world is a dream come true,” said Benny Chan, CEO and Co-Founder of Cellar Vault Games. “We hope to be telling Paper Ghost Stories for a long time to come, sharing tales of Malaysian folklore with as many people as possible. We can’t wait for everyone to experience Ting’s adventure! “

Third Eye Open will be available on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC early next year. Courtesy of a partnership with Serenity Forge, a physical edition will be available at launch. For more information, join Cellar Vault Games’ Discord, follow Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, and visit the official Third Eye Open page on Chorus Worldwide’s website.

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

About Cellar Vault Games

In 2015, Benny Chan Beng Lee and Eshan Jayatilaka, two students in their final year of game dev studies, played Hideo Kojima’s infamous P.T. with the rest of their team. So inspired were they by the experience, they applied those principles to their graduation project, The Plight, and then set up their own studio in Malaysia.

Continuing to be inspired by their formative experience, Cellar Vault Games makes horror and mystery titles infused with a local flavour. The team hopes to continue broadening its scope, embrace the burgeoning talent of the Malaysian game dev scene, strive for the highest quality, and unlock the next hidden gem in the vault.

LOST EPIC Slays Gods on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Graduates From Steam Early Access July 28

New content available now on Steam Early Access, more debuts at launch

TOKYO – May 23, 2022 – LOST EPIC, the 2D Souls-like side-scrolling action RPG with fast-paced battles and hack-and-slash elements from publisher One or Eight and developer Team EARTH WARS, embarks on its quest to slay gods on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting Thursday, July 28, simultaneously alongside releasing PC 1.0 via Steam. 

As revealed during INDIE Live Expo 2022, LOST EPIC graduates from Steam Early Access, with the final pre-launch major content update available now as a thank you to supporters.

Step into the land of Sanctum as the God Slayer and defend humanity from divine tormentors. Unleash mystical powers alongside stalwart allies, including NPCs and summoning other heroes playing LOST EPIC in the quest to defeat the Pantheon of Six. Engage in fierce 2D combat using weapons and their Divine Skills. Level up deeply-customizable characters through an expansive skill tree. Craft items and enchantments to strike fear into the hearts of the devilish deities.

Available starting today in Steam Early Access, explore the most dangerous world to date: the dark Abyss. Defeat new bosses Cecilia and The Ruling King to obtain the Eyes of God. Use them to peer through the mists to discover previously unseen paths in pre-existing areas and find the final world of LOST EPIC. These mysterious depths host three difficult new foes: the God of Everlasting Darkness, the Twin Gods, and the Ancient God itself.

Use the Eyes of God to witness the world’s creation and speak with old Gods in the new Black Cat event. Wield the mighty Regalia, the chosen blade of The Ruling King. Revisit Altu after defeating Cecilia for a new quest and receive new missions from other familiar NPCs.

New features arriving at launch on all platforms include the Sky Spire, a new world with a mighty raid boss. Work together with other players, using new stamps to help communicate even across different languages to tackle this fearsome foe together — or find a way to solo her. Begin using the Staff, capable of materializing anima to aid in battle, or take up the Shield to bash through enemies or throw it at foes. Earn a new material to enhance weapons and items. Play as new characters from EARTH’s DAWN, and utilize new items to slay gods with powers from another world.

“As we prepare for the launch, it felt like the perfect time to introduce elements from our original game that put us on the map,” said Team EARTH WARS. “We thank everyone who’s supported us during Early Access and look forward to a new legion of fans on PlayStation 4 and 5 and those who waited until 1.0 to begin slaying gods for themselves.”

LOST EPIC and its final major pre-launch content update are now available on Steam for Windows PC for $19.99, with a price hike planned when the game graduates from Early Access and releases on PlayStation 5|4 on Thursday, July 28. For more information, visit the official LOST EPIC website and the official Discord server.

About Team EARTH WARS

The production team from EARTH’S DAWN which was released in 2015 and ported to many platforms. EARTH’S DAWN is a stylish fast-paced 2D action RPG. The user friendly interface and the hack and slash style replayability was praised by hardcore gamers resulting in 300,000 downloads.

Sword in Hand, Battle through Spacetime in New XEL Demo – Now on Steam

Surviving a spaceship crash is only the beginning in this epic sci-fi adventure

Wiesbaden, Germany – 23rd May, 2022. It’s time to embark on an adventure where uncovering your memories is as wondrous and exciting as exploring the alien world on which you’ve crash landed. From publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Tiny Roar, the 3D sci-fi fantasy XEL is now on Steam with its very first demo. Jump into the action and get a taste of the adventure awaiting players on PC and Nintendo Switch this summer. 

In XEL, you’ll take the leading role as Reid, an amnesiac traveller stranded in a mysterious world where only a painfully deep dive into her subconscious will unlock the knowledge needed to find her way out. The ability to jump through space and time doesn’t hurt, either! A love letter to classic Zelda titles, XEL melds sci-fi fantasy with the familiarity of old-school dungeon exploration, creating a marvellously enigmatic world full of challenging puzzles, fiendish boss battles, and brimming with witty characters.

Presented during Steam’s Indie Live Expo 2022, the newly released demo showcases the first 30 minutes of the highly anticipated adventure, including an exciting look into the first mini boss fight against the menacing “Overseer.” Paired with Chap, her spunky and spirited sentient mechanical companion, Reid confronts armies of robotic enemies, as well as her own cryptic past. What is her connection to this perplexing world, and how can she regain the memories she’s lost?

Key Features of XEL Include: 

• Old School Meets New School: Retro meets modern in a classic top-down RPG gameplay style, and a well-crafted combat system comprised of different attacks, dodging, parrying, and clever gadgets
• Adventure Through Space and Time: Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past, utilizing mind-bending time travel to unlock the secrets of the mysterious land
• A Timeless Audiovisual Experience: Composed by Gidon Wolff, XEL offers a timeless soundtrack complemented by vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate indie team

XEL is available summer 2022 on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam and GOG. The verdant adventure will launch on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Playstation 4/5 later this year. Want to learn more about XEL? Find more in-depth details in the latest Devlog #3 ‘Gadgets, Concepts and Inspiration’ on Steam.

Stay tuned on XEL’s development by following developer Tiny Roar on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Thank you in advance for sharing this news with your audience. If you’d like to speak to the team at Tiny Roar about XEL’s development and its inspirations, please let us know and we’ll set up a chat for you!

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About Assemble Entertainment

Founded in 2016 and based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer best known for the survival city-builder Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse, and the modernized Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning saga.

Despite the company’s short history, Assemble Entertainment has won the German Developer Award twice — in 2020 and 2021— in the category “Best Publisher.” Assemble Entertainment organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference held in Frankfurt, Germany since 2016 that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. The event also includes the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie development teams across Germany can participate in varying categories to win a cash prize for their projects. The event is hosted by Stefan Marcinek, CEO and Founder of Assemble.