“Da Update” hits PlayStation and Switch as Stylish 3D runner comes to mobile on March 30th
Dueren, Germany – March 16th, 2022 – Headup & Aerial_Knight are thrilled to announce that Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield will be hitting mobile for the first time on March 30th. This mobile version of the artistically exquisite narrative 3D runner will include the treasure trove of content recently added to PC and console versions of the game in “Da Update”. The free update will also be available for PlayStation and Switch on the same day.
Recently selected as one of 2021’s games of the year by GamesIndustry.biz and Austin Creed for Giant Bomb, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is an accalimed 3D runner set in a sci-fi version of Detroit. The game tells the story of Wally and the sinister evidence he has uncovered with the potential to change his city forever. You will be forced to run for your life as you jump and slide to avoid upcoming obstacles with style to the incredible soundtrack created by Danime-Sama, showcasing the authentic sounds of Detroit artists along with the vocal talents of artists of color from across the globe.
The mobile version of Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield launches with “Da Update” included, delivering huge improvements based on feedback to the original release. The update means the game launches with new bonus levels, new music, a brand new endless mode and the introduction of leaderboards to allow you to compete for high scores. Level and story updates aimed at adding refinement and intrigue to the core game, including a new post-credits ending, mean speeding through this sci-fi version of Detroit is slicker and more satisfying than ever before.
“I’m really excited to bring Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield to mobile ” said creator Neil Jones, also known as Aerial Knight. “I’ve always wanted to bring this game to as many people as possible, so the game coming to mobile is a great way to do that. With all the additional content and improvements added in Da Update there at launch, mobile players are going to get the game at its absolute best”.
About Headup GmbH Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. Since February 2021, Headup is part of the Thunderful Group based in Gothenburg, Sweden.
With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.
About Aerial_Knight Neil Jones (aka. Aerial_Knight) is a multi-disciplined 3D Artist / Game Developer with professional experience in a wide variety of projects, currently working out of Detroit, MI. He is a generalist when it comes to game art, loving 3D modeling and doing stylized work on a diverse set of art-related projects mostly in an indie studio setting. More info at www.aerialknight.com and twitter.com/aerial_knight.
PlayStation Australia has today announced its newest State of Play! This Friday, 18 March, a special twenty-minute State of Play broadcast will focus entirely on Hogwarts Legacy.
Over the course of this episode, players will get an extended look at Hogwarts Legacy gameplay captured on PlayStation 5, and unique insight from members of the team at Avalanche Software.
Be sure to tune in on Friday, 18 March at 8:00 am AEDT to watch the episode live on Twitch and YouTube.
For more information on the upcoming State of Play episode, head to the PlayStation Blog.
The latest chapter of the most beloved and realistic Supercross videogame is now available in early access on PlayStation® and Xbox.
Sydney, Australia, (March 15, 2022) – Milestone and Feld Entertainment, Inc. are pleased to announce the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5.
The latest chapter of the most beloved and realistic Supercross videogame is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One in early access for those who preordered the Special Edition. Windows PC®/STEAM version will be available on March 17, along with the consoles version for those who didn’t preorder the Special Edition. The PlayStation version supports Free Upgrade from PS4 to PS5, Xbox version features Smart Delivery.
The traditional Career Mode is now more real and immersive than ever before. Players can start developing their path in the 250SX Futures Class while aiming to reach the heights of glory as a Pro in the 450SX Class. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 also introduces the Rider Shape System, a new and exclusive feature for Career Mode that will affect riders’ performances in case of falls or injuries. Training and completing specific tasks are key to keeping your rider in top form!
Thanks to Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5,players will enjoy a new gameplay experience perfect for both hardcore gamers and newcomers. The Future Academy, hosted by the GOAT Ricky Carmichael, will provide all the information needed to take the first steps into the Supercross world. This friendly tutorial will teach the Supercross basics to help climb the ladder from Beginner to Pro; it also has many in-game options that will make races accessible for everyone aiming to create a gameplay experience for every kind of player.
The classic Track Editor is also back along with a new feature: Rhythm Section Editor. Players will be able to mix and match pre-existing modules to design complex prefab track sections, then share them with the community.
And after the amazing success of the past edition, The Track Editor Contest will be back, giving players the opportunity to create a track and see their creation replicated in real life, being part of the Official Championship. This unique feature represents a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity in the videogame industry: a digital track designed by a player will be raced by real riders in the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.
Compound is the answer for those who want to race with friends or solo in a new, stunning open world environment; featuring new tracks, several cross challenges and collectibles to unlock additional gears.
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 also features the split-screen mode, to play with friends directly on the couch and online multiplayer with cross-gen matchmaking.
Last but not least, after the incredible success of the past edition, E-sport is back to Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5, pushing players to become a legend in the eSX Championship sponsored by Yamaha!
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One in early access for those who preordered the Special Edition. Windows PC®/STEAM version will be available on March 17, along with the consoles version for those who didn’t preorder the Special Edition. PlayStation version supports Free Upgrade from PS4 to PS5, Xbox version features Smart Delivery.
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world. The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.
About Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Jurassic World Live Tour and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
PAX East 2022 to Feature Larian Studios, Gearbox Software, Hundreds of Exhibitors
Game Industry Reunites in Boston this April for the Twelfth Annual PAX East
BOSTON — 15 March 2022 —PAX East 2022, the East Coast’s most attended gaming event, welcomes hundreds of exhibitors including some of the most popular publishers and developers in the industry to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) from Thursday, 21 April 2022 to Sunday, 24 April 2022 (EDT).
This spring, PAX East organizers invite the global gaming community to join a massive show floor replete with AAA creators for sneak peeks at the future of gaming. Witness the next step on the road to the launch of Baldur’s Gate III with Larian Studios. Gearbox Software returns after their blockbuster unveiling of Borderlands 3 at PAX East 2019 to celebrate the launch of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands while looking toward the future. See new creations from Devolver Digital’s catalog of award-winning, critically acclaimed titles.
Elsewhere on the floor, Focus Home Interactive (A Plague Tale: Requiem, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Evil West) brings its latest, Koch Media showcases its upcoming lineup, XSEED spotlights a fresh slate of localized Japanese favorites, tinyBuild beckons attendees with charming indie masterpieces, Intel and AMD display the bleeding edge of PC gaming hardware, and so much more.
PAX East also plays host to competitive gamers at the top of their discipline. PAX Arena welcomes aspiring pros to throw portals and gunfire in Splitgate, the hottest arena shooter of the day, in the Almost Pro $10k Splitgate Open. Watch content creators embrace the chaos of Fall Guys in Stream Stars and tomorrow’s brightest esports stars play for $10k in collegiate scholarship prizing.
On other stages, join panels with fan-favorite industry personalities, content creators, and journalists. Catch up with the hosts of IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat, renowned hosts of G4TV, mental health advocate and TikTok star Catieosaurus, key members of the newly formed Boston Breach Call of Duty franchise, famous “Skyrim Grandma” Shirley Curry, and many more.
After canceling 2021’s show for the health and safety of the community, and successfully hosting safe events in September and December, PAX East organizers will require mandatory proof of vaccination and face coverings for all attendees, exhibitors, and guests in the BCEC. Additional health and safety information is available on the PAX East website.
“We had an opportunity to shake the dust off the show at PAX West and PAX Unplugged,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX. “And now, it is just as was foretold: PAX East is reborn in glory.”
Four-day PAX East 2022 badges are now on sale for $235, while individual Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday badges go for $62 each. For travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX East website, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.
About PAX
PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop focused show, held in Philadelphia.
About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions – the world’s leading event organizer. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India, Africa, and Australia, including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, South, and Australia, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), MCM Comic Con, BookCon, Oz Comic Con, EGX, Comic Con India, Comic Con Paris, Comic Con Seoul, Comic Con Africa, Star Wars Celebration, and ComplexCon. ReedPop also runs and operates Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, RockPaperShotgun, and GamesIndustry.biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.
About Penny Arcade
Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.
BANDAI NAMCO ANNOUNCES GUNDAM EVOLUTION LAUNCHING WORLDWIDE IN 2022
Free-to-play Team-based Hero Shooter in Development; PC Network Test Available in April
Leading video game developer BANDAI NAMCO Online and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Europe today announced that GUNDAM EVOLUTION will release in 2022 in Europe, North America and Japan on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One; the title will also simultaneously release on PC by BANDAI NAMCO Online in these same regions as well as across other parts of Asia. The franchise’s first-ever free-to-play hero shooter, GUNDAM EVOLUTION will offer a 6v6 competitive team-play dynamic with playable mobile suits from across the Gundam multiverse.
GUNDAM EVOLUTION is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter featuring 6v6 PvP combat. The game will offer three objective-based game modes: Point Capture, Domination and Destruction. The title presents a unique set of challenges that will require teams to craft and execute formidable offensive and defensive strategies to emerge victorious.
Each playable unit in GUNDAM EVOLUTION possesses its own unique combination of offensive, defensive and/or supportive skills capable of swinging the tides of battle. The starting roster of playable characters will feature 12 units, including the classic RX-78-2 GUNDAM and the iconic ASW-G-08 GUNDAM BARBATOS. Additional mobile suits and customizable items can be unlocked in two ways: Capital Points (CP), which are accumulated in-game through gameplay, or EVO Coins, which will be available for real-world purchase.
Closed Network Tests for GUNDAM EVOLUTION will take place on the PC platform from April 7-12 (available in the US and Japan only) and for console platforms in the future to test the game’s online servers. Fans eager to suit up and hit the battlefield can register for the PC Network Test by visiting either the GUNDAM EVOLUTION Steam® store page or official Closed Network Test website between March 9 – March 28 and clicking on “Request Access” under Playtest to apply.
“Rooted in the values of hope, peace, unity and victory, the essence of the Gundam brand is captured in full by GUNDAM EVOLUTION,” said Kazuya Maruyama, Executive Producer at BANDAI NAMCO Online. “We cannot wait for franchise veterans of all ages–whose Gundam fandom may have sparked at different points in the franchise’s 40-year history–and newcomers alike to unite on the GUNDAM EVOLUTION battlefield and duke it out in their favorite mobile suits from across the Gundam Series and beyond!”
“GUNDAM EVOLUTION strives to balance approachability and mastery, making it the perfect shooter for players of all skill levels to enjoy solo or with a group of friends,” said Ryota Hogaki, Gameplay Director at BANDAI NAMCO Online. “With a variety of powerful mobile suits at their disposal, we hope players around the world will latch onto the thrill of epic mecha combat and fall in love with GUNDAM EVOLUTION!”
Players who purchase season passes unlock more cosmetic accessories as they progress, including mobile suit skins, weapon skins, and weapon charms.
GUNDAM EVOLUTION will be officially launched in Europe on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. More details about the regional availability will be shared soon.
BANDAI NAMCO Online is a rapidly growing company within the BANDAI NAMCO Group that specializes in the online game business, with a full range of functions from development and operation to publishing.
Our company continues to develop a variety of contents and services for all devices, such as smartphone games and online PC Games, including our original IP smartphone game “IDOLiSH7”.
Further developments are underway for our next generation flagship titles, including the online action RPG “BLUE PROTOCOL” and the team-based FPS “GUNDAM EVOLUTION”.
We are committed to challenging ourselves to create original IPs and online games that will have a significant impact around the world.
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™ and DARK SOULS™.
Sunrise Inc. is a Japanese animation studio founded in September 1972 world renown for its revolutionary “mecha anime” and spearheading the global franchise GUNDAM. The original 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime series was made in collaboration with Gundam’s director Yoshiyuki Tomino, animator Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and mechanical designer Kunio Okawara. Partnered with Bandai Namco, Gundam has since become one of the most recognizable Japanese brands worldwide with its myriad of entries, rich storytelling and thematics, breathtaking animation, and model kit empire. Sunrise has also garnered acclaim with such works as Shinichiro Watanabe’s Cowboy Bebop, City Hunter, Dirty Pair, Sgt.Frog, Gin Tama, Inuyasha, Tiger & Bunny, and the popular Love Live! idol franchise. Over a span of over forty years, Sunrise has created a broad range of visual products, starting with animations, and many of which have been completely original creations and has also created numerous adaptations of acclaimed light novels including Crest of the Stars, Dirty Pair, Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere and Accel World, and manga such as City Hunter, Inuyasha, Outlaw Star, Yakitate!! Japan, Planetes, Sgt. Frog, Gin Tama, and Kekkaishi. More information about the company and its products can be found at https://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/international/
Road 96 Scoops FIVE Awards at Prestigious Pégases Awards Show Including Best Accessibility and Best Indie Game!
Sydney, Australia, March 14th – At the Pégases Awards; Road 96 is the winner of FIVE separate gaming awards:
Best Indie Game
Beyond The Video Game
Best Accessibility
Best Sound Design
Best Narrative Design
“We are so proud to have won these, we were hoping for one; five is unbelievable,” said Yoan Fanise, CEO & Creative Director at DigixArt.
“There is a large audience waiting for innovative experiences nowadays the gaming world has changed drastically over the last years. Road 96 is a collaborative creation, a reflection of the teams diversity and shows that success is not a matter of a project’s size, ” he added
In conjunction with the celebratory news, Ravenscourt and DigixArt are announcing that Road 96 – the ever-evolving story-driven adventure game – will be available on 14 April for PlayStation and Xbox gamers!
Adventure and excitement await…
Features
Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. The discovery of exciting places and unusual people on your own personal journey to freedom.
An ever-evolving story-driven adventure inspired by Tarantino, The Coen Brothers and Bong Joon-ho. Made by the award-winning creators of Valiant Hearts and Memories Retold. Announced as part of the OMEN Presents initiative from HP Inc.
Moments of action, exploration, contemplative melancholy, human encounters and wacky situations. Set against a backdrop of authoritarian rule and oppression.
A stunning visual style, a soundtrack filled with 90s hits and a thousand routes through the game combine so each player can create their own unique stories on Road 96.
Platforms: Will be available on PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X Audio: English only Subtitles/Interface: French, English, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish
About Road 96 Road 96 is a procedural ever-evolving story-driven adventure game with survival elements in which players must escape a country ruled by an authoritarian regime that’s on the brink of collapse. Road 96 has an ever-evolving story that unveils more and more on each run to escape the country, inspired by road trip movies from the 90s from directors like Quentin Tarantino, The Coen Brothers and Bong Joon-ho. The game soundtrack features tracks from bands like Survive (Stranger Things).
About Ravenscourt Established in 2014 – and operating from its Munich headquarters in Germany – Ravenscourt’s mission is delivering amazing games to a broad audience from both established studios and industry newcomers. With a diverse portfolio, managing the titles of multiple international studios, Ravenscourt games span everything from adventure and management sims through to city builders and indie gems. The label even boasts a good old sing-along karaoke franchise. Our players delight in engrossing narrative driven adventures, relish the challenge of building new worlds and love solving puzzles. We have more delights in store for them. The publishing label Ravenscourt stands for worthy interactive entertainment for a broad range of players. It belongs to the Koch Media Group.
About DigixArt DigixArt is a video game development studio founded in 2015 in Montpellier, South of France. It joined Koch Media group in 2021 to increase its capacity to create innovative and captivating gaming experiences like Road 96. For more information about DigixArt Studio please visit http://www.digixart.com/
Discover a new radical approach to storytelling as “First Person Talker” is awarded Official Selection at the LGF
London, United Kingdom – March 11th, 2022 – Indie studio godolphin games are thrilled to announce that their voice-controlled puzzle adventure game, Unknown Number, has been chosen as part of London Games Festival’s Official Selection. Combining cutting edge voice recognition technology with an explosive thriller narrative, Unknown Number is scheduled to launch in Q2 2022 on Steam.
An innovative voice-controlled adventure told entirely through interactive phone calls, Unknown Number has been picked for the London Games Festival Official Selection, and will be showcased as part of the 10-day in person and online event, from Friday 1st April to Sunday 10th April. The game is part of this year’s ‘Narrative Excellence’ category, where Unknown Number and other titles tell gripping stories in innovative and experimental ways.
“We’re thrilled that Unknown Number has been selected for ‘Narrative Excellence’ at the London Games Festival”, said Thomas Keane, Creative Director of godolphin games. “Voice control puts players at the heart of the action like never before. After all, who needs a fancy avatar when you can speak to characters directly?”
“In Unknown Number, you’ll receive phone calls from a full cast of colourful personalities – from eco-warriors to oil barons. But it’s your words, and your voice, that really take centre stage. Heck, at the end of this, you’ll probably deserve an award for ‘Best Vocal Performance’. We’ll have a word with the LGF to see if they can make it happen.”
The first game in an all-new genre that the developers are calling a “First Person Talker”, Unknown Number combines elements from puzzle adventure, interactive story and augmented reality games to create a high-octane gameplay experience. Make your voice heard as you talk, sing, whisper and shout your way through the captivating narrative, and interact with a plethora of morally complex characters.
In this genre-defying thriller, use your voice to…
SOLVE complex puzzles to unlock treasure vaults
NAVIGATE a maze-like oil rig under serious time pressure
IMPERSONATE high-profile oil execs on conference calls
TRICK henchman into abandoning their guard posts
JOIN an underground eco-movement run by kids
MAKE crucial moral decisions that impact the story
TELL knock-knock jokes… and maybe even SAVE the world
Godolphin games is a new indie studio devoted to exploring unlikely gameplay mechanics. It brings together award-winning talent from the world of games, film, and even pop music. Unknown Number is their first game, coming to PC in 2022
Harness the power of ice and give your enemies the cold shoulder.
Hangzhou, March 11th 2022 | 24 Entertainment is excited to announce that Justina Gu is available from tomorrow in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. Justina, the stone-cold assassin, is the latest new hero to be added to the widely-acclaimed battle royale. To celebrate the new release, 24 Entertainment has prepared a skill preview video, which shows off Justina Gu’s moves and abilities.
Like the contrast of crimson and winter, not every tale is told in black and white. From friends to mortal enemies, after Viper Ning murdered Justina’s mother — their history spans many years. Two warriors entwined, one seeking revenge, the other, freedom. Yin and Yang, the battlefield will determine their fates. Whose side are you on?
With the power of freeze, Justina Gu has a wide range of attacks, from protecting herself in an ice block, to freezing enemies with her touch. Justina Gu can call upon ice cold energies to temporarily protect herself within an ice-core aura, and while in this mode, she will be able to recover a set amount of armour and is invincible to any attack for up to 5 seconds. After 1.5 seconds, Justina can break out of her ice statue state by dodging in any direction. The only time her ‘Ice Core’ ability can’t be enabled is when the player is taking physical damage.
Calling upon the ice energy she wields deep within her soul, she is able to enter what is known as ‘Arctic Wrath’ status, in which nearby enemies will be knocked back. While enemies are briefly stunned, Justina’s skill set engages ‘Shadow Swipe’ for up to 20 seconds, increasing her attack by 5%.
‘Shadow Swipe’ allows Justina to charge forward at an increased speed to freeze any enemies in her path and deal a small amount of damage. Each time a hit is landed on an enemy, the damage caused will increase by 5% (to a maximum of 15%) which will then reset the remaining time. ‘Shadow Swipe’ can be used up to 4 times and regains 1 usage count when hitting 2 enemies at once.
For all of Justina’s additional moves, please see here: New Hero: Justina Gu Skill Preview | NARAKA: BLADEPOINT – YouTube
Make sure to keep up to date with all the latest NARAKA: BLADEPOINT action on the NARAKA site, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, Steam, and Discord.
About 24 Entertainment 24 Entertainment is a Chinese game studio founded by a group of artists, engineers, and designers; who are all gaming industry veterans. We have a shared vision of introducing global players to Eastern cultures through cutting-edge gaming technology.
Montpellier, March 11th 2022 – Solo developer Benjamin Kiefer aka BenStar and publisher Dear Villagers (The Forgotten City, ScourgeBringer) have today revealed that their twin-stick roguelite platformer Revita will come out of Steam Early Access and launch on the Switch eShop April 21st. The Steam Early Access version’s price will increase to $16.99 / €16,99 / £13,49 on March 18th.
In Revita players must climb an ominous Clocktower through a series of procedurally-generated rooms and past challenging boss fights on their way to reclaiming their lost memory. Along the way players will be able to exchange health for randomised upgrades as the game dares them to live on a razor’s edge!
This official release includes all of the content added to Steam Early Access over the past year, including new starting guns, NPCs, enemies, relics, hats, and levels. Finally players will be able to reach the conclusion of the nameless child’s ascent through the Clocktower.
“Revita has been a passion project of mine for over five years now, as it combines twitchy arcade-inspired combat with roguelike mechanics and risky decision making, as you decide what is and isn’t worth trading your HP for,” said BenStar aka Benjamin Kiefer, developer of Revita. “We’ve received loads of useful feedback from players on Steam Early Access, and we think fans and newcomers alike will be delighted by all the content we’ve crammed into the full game. There will be surprises at every turn!”
“We’re all big fans of roguelites around here and Revita has the polish, inventiveness, and charm to make it stand apart from the rest,” said Guillaume Jamet, Head of Publishing for Dear Villagers. “It’s so fast, tense, addictive, and really nails the chunky arcade feel required to bring a twin-stick shooter to life. That it’s also overflowing with content and customization options keeps it fresh for months on end!”
Feature List:
Trade life for power Exchange health for power in fast-paced glass cannon gameplay
Unique runs Battle through an almost infinite variety of combat encounters in procedurally generated rooms
Endless character builds Twin stick shooting, dashing and wall sliding are just the beginning – find power-ups and items on each run
Tweak your game An extensive set of options lets you tweak Revita to your playstyle – slow down time, set an outline colour for enemies to make them easier to track, or choose the level of aim assist that feels right for you
Arm yourself with multiple weapons Use a variety of guns! Arm yourself with a laser gun, charge gun, machine gun, shotgun, or rocket launcher.
A mysterious world Explore an underground subway line infested with monsters and filled with colourful characters who will help you on your journey.
Reclaim lost memories A nameless child with no memories awakens in a mysterious Clocktower that is connected by a metro system with only a vague sense of purpose, hoping to find answers at the top.
HATS! Many, many hats. All the hats, really – to cover all heads and all styles!
Revita is playable in English, French, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
About Benjamin Kiefer aka BenStar Benjamin “Benstar” Kiefer, is based in Germany and the solo indie dev of Revita. As a self-trained programmer and pixel artist with a loyal following on Twitter, Ben loves making bouncy and highly polished games with big attention to small details. His aim is to create rich and interesting worlds with fun and addictive gameplay that keep people hooked.
About Dear Villagers Dear Villagers is a publishing label of Plug In Digital. It’s a place where talented studios can unleash their creativity and focus on bringing unique single player experiences to players on PC and console, experiences that will stay with them long after the credits roll. Dear Villager’s lineup includes the award-winning The Forgotten City, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk, ScourgeBringer and Edge Of Eternity.
Dragonlance, Ravenloft, Eye of the Beholder, Forgotten Realms, Dark Sun….for fans of Dungeons & Dragons and PC RPGs, these names immediately evoke fond memories of fantastic adventures in dangerous dungeons, vampire-infested lands, and post-apocalyptic worlds. The Gold Box PC games, based on these worlds and others, are, decades after their original release, still seen as quintessential RPG gaming experiences, and today, publisher SNEG has some great news for fans of the Gold Box series — they will be coming to Steam later this month! Not only that, but many of the games will be enhanced to feature companion apps, a unified launcher and character party transfer tool, and customized DOSBox updates.
Launched in 1988, the Gold Box series of computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are beloved by millions of players worldwide. Veteran Dungeons & Dragons players and CRPG newcomers alike enjoyed these games and their variety of unique settings and challenges. Whether it’s exploring the high-fantasy worlds of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, surviving the brutal hellscape of Dark Sun, or battling a supreme vampire in the Ravenloft games, there was a Gold Box game for everyone! Grab your sword, spellbook, or Bag of Holding, and get ready for a return to nostalgia-laden adventures later this month!
“Even decades after their original release, the Gold Box games are seen by many as iconic Dungeons & Dragons digital experiences, and they practically defined computer RPGs, ” said Oleg Klapovskiy, Director at SNEG. “Now, I’m overjoyed that we get to fulfill our dream of bringing these RPG gems back to PC gamers on Steam while introducing them to a new audience!”
The following collections of games will be available via Steam on March 29, 2022
Forgotten Realms: The Archives Collection One (Eye of the Beholder I, II, and III)
Forgotten Realms: The Archives – Collection Two (Curse of the Azure Bonds, Gateway to the Savage Frontier, Hillsfar, Pools of Darkness, Pool of Radiance, Secret of the Silver Blades, Treasures of the Savage Frontier, and Unlimited Adventures)
Forgotten Realms: The Archives – Collection Three (Dungeon Hack, Menzoberranzan)
Krynn series (Champions of Krynn, Death Knights of Krynn, The Dark Queen of Krynn)
Dark Sun series (Shattered Lands, Wake of the Ravager)
Ravenloft series (Strahd’s Possession, Stone Prophet)
D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator
Al-Qadim: The Genie’s Curse
SNEG will be adding some extra bonuses to the games, including:
A special Gold Box launcher, making it easier to manage your Gold Box games, and transfer your adventuring parties between games
Enhanced DOSBox support to offer the best performance possible for these games on modern PC hardware
Companion apps for Eye of The Beholder Series (All-Seeing Eye) and the majority of other Gold Box Classics (Gold Box Companion) that manage dungeon mapping for you, provide easier access to journal entries, let you access spellbooks, and much more!
SNEG will release the Gold Box Classics via Steam for PC on March 29, 2022. To keep up with the latest news and updates, please visit the official Steam page here.
