Atmospheric soundtrack and music video by Norwegian band Kalandra complete the experience for Kingdom Two Crowns’ first premium expansion

STOCKHOLM (& Midgard) – Nov. 16, 2021 – Raw Fury, the adventurous indie publisher from Sweden, and developer Stumpy🐙Squid are pleased to announce that Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands is now available. Norse Lands, the first premium DLC expansion ever for the award-winning Kingdom Two Crowns, can be experienced on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™, as well as Android and iOS.

To provide the perfect experience for fans of the game and aspiring Vikings, the Norwegian band Kalandra has written a unique soundtrack exclusive for Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands. What’s more, the band has dedicated their latest song and music video – “My Kingdom” – to the Kingdom franchise!

“We were so excited when Raw Fury contacted us about making music for Norse Lands. As the ‘90s kids we are, gaming was something all of us grew up with,” said Kalandra. “So to be able to score the musical atmosphere for Norse Lands has been a really fun and challenging process for all of us. We hope you will enjoy the playthrough and its musical journey as much as we did compose for it.”

Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands is heavily inspired by Norse culture and mythology, introducing new features, content, gameplay, visuals and challenges into the already extensive world of Kingdom Two Crowns. Players will establish their kingdom, defend it, explore the world, and conquer while facing a powerful new enemy and drawing upon the might of the Norse gods themselves. The scope of Norse Lands will captivate both experienced Kingdom players and newcomers alike.

Features:

• Sit atop mighty Norse steeds and wield the powers of the Norse gods themselves – if you are daring enough to find and wield them.
• New units such as the mighty Berserker, an extraordinary warrior who will fight for you and push back the Greed at all costs.
• To Valhalla! All citizens, whether peasant, vanguard, farmer, archer, or builder, are suitable fighters. They will defend your kingdom to the end.
• New weather effects reflect the harsh north. Experience the unforgiving beauty and nature of the Nordic lands and feel their cold winters to the core.
• New enemies in the form of a new breed of Greed await to be defeated!

Further information can be found on the official website: https://www.kingdomthegame.com.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

About Fury Studios

Fury Studios, founded in 2019 by Raw Fury, is based in Zagreb, Croatia. Almost twenty employees are currently taking care of the development of the Kingdom franchise and West of Dead. In addition, Fury Studios supplies 2D / 3D asset production and animations, technical support, multi-platform porting, code optimizations and quality control for Raw Fury’s various partners and titles.

About Stumpy🐙Squid

Stumpy🐙Squid is an independent games studio founded by Gordon Van Dyke in 2020 with a quest to build games that spark curiosity and ignite imaginations. The team is currently supporting Kingdom Two Crowns with new content and working on an unannounced game.

About Kalandra

Kalandra is an alternative Nordic pop band spearheaded by four Norwegian musicians (Jogeir Daae Mæland, Katrine Stenbekk, Florian Döderlein Winter and Oskar Johnsen Rydh) weaving ethereal melodies into raw and eerie musical landscapes. This is not the first time the band has scored music for the screen. In 2019, they stumbled onto the film set of the HBO Nordic series Beforeigners (season 1) dressed up as Vikings performing various wooden instruments and composed two soundtracks for the series. Perhaps more familiar is their cover of “Helvegen” by Wardruna, which has amassed over three million views on YouTube and counting.

In the Temporal Seam, No One Can Hear Your Screams

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 16, 2021) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS which is scheduled to release in the Americas for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 (Compatible), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (Compatible), Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM® in 2022. DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is an eight-person online multiplayer game that combines both cooperative and competitive dynamics to create a revolutionary asymmetrical online survival action experience set in the DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE universe. A Closed Beta Test will be organized on PC, enabling players to get their hands on the game. More details regarding Closed Beta Test registration will be shared soon. 

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS consists of 7v1 matches where seven normal “Survivors” have been sucked into a mysterious phenomenon called the “Temporal Seam” and must contend with the overwhelming power of the eighth player, the franchise iconic rival “Raider,” whose task is to obliterate the Survivor team. The Survivors don’t have any superpowers and must rely on various power-up items, weapons, and pilotable vehicles to battle and evade the Raider while searching for the Super Time Machine to escape oblivion. Concurrently, the Raider will be able to play as Cell, Buu, or Frieza and amass overwhelming power to destroy the Survivor team throughout the match, ensuring complete dominance. 

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS also features a Survivor character customization mode which enables players to design their match avatars by using familiar DRAGON BALL Survivor skins and decorative equipment earned with in-game credits or via optional in-game purchases. Additionally, DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS will link save data with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. Stay tuned for more updates in the future. 

“The DRAGON BALL series has been a global fan favorite for over 37 years and DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS takes the classic over-the-top action formula and offers an innovative twist with its online survival gameplay,” said Lin Leng, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Both new players and long-time fans can expect an extremely fun and engaging experience; whether playing as a Raider hunting down fellow gamers or as a Survivor, playing cooperatively to team-up against an iconic rival.”  

Steeped in a wealth of DRAGON BALL lore and featuring innovative survival action gameplay, DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS will be available in the Americas for purchase digitally and at brick & mortar retailers for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 (Compatible), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (Compatible), Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM® in 2022. For information on this and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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Redcatpig and Digital Matters Publishing’s collaboration will have its full launch in early 2022.

Cambridge, UK – November 16th, 2021 – Redcatpig and Digital Matters Publishing are pleased to announce that multiplayer vehicle combat game KEO will be rolling out into the nuclear wasteland on December 9th, entering Steam Early Access. 

Players can pick the vehicle and loadout that suits their playstyle, customising it with an explosive arsenal of weaponry before starting their engines and racing into the battlefield, fighting for supremacy in a number of game modes. 

Earlier this month KEO opened its doors to players via a 24-hour giveaway that saw close to a million users adding the game to their library in a day, with regular beta tests also taking place over the last few months to ensure the best possible experience for launch. 

David Patching, Marketing Director of Digital Matters Publishing, said: “The competitive vehicular combat style of KEO has clearly resonated with a large audience. Even at this early stage, we’re really excited by the interest shown and looking forward to the Early Access release with a development roadmap well into 2022 and beyond.”

For more on KEO head on over to the Steam page

About KEO:  

KEO is a thrilling, fast-paced game of multiplayer vehicle combat for players of all ages and skill levels, with a variety of game modes to suit every taste. Decades after a nuclear apocalypse, what remains of humanity creates a new sport, battling with Radio Controlled Vehicles for control of essential resources. Players choose from one of several vehicles, each with a wide selection of offensive and defensive weapons, and then enter the arena to fight for survival!

About Redcatpig:

Redcatpig is an award-winning team of passionate gamers that embarked on a journey to make their own games, located in Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal.

About Digital Matters Publishing: 

Digital Matters Publishing is a highly experienced and talented team of award-winning publishers who have curated some of the world’s biggest gaming and entertainment brands. Headquartered in the UK with offices across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, Digital Matters Publishing is seeking passionate developers, looking to bring their visions to life across all platforms and territories through their creative excellence and unparalleled reach.

Prideful Sloth Breathes Life into the Cozy Genre Once More

CALABASAS, Calif. – November 16, 2021 – Grow: Song of the Evertree, the breathtaking world-crafting sandbox developed by Brisbane-based Prideful Sloth and published by 505 Games, blooms and spreads world-class adventure with life management and exploration elements on PC, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One™, and Nintendo Switch™ today.

Carrying the weight of the Worlds of Alaria on its burly branches, the majestic Evertree once stood proudly, shrouded in wonder and beauty. Long has this image changed, as its once-dignified presence dwindled into nothing more than a sapling at the hands of a force called the Withering. The Evertree’s final hope for salvation rests with the last Everheart Alchemist, entrusted with caring for the tree.

Following the 2017 release of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, Prideful Sloth further embraces the relaxing comfort of the cozy genre flourishing over the last decade with Grow. Set off on a delightful adventure filled with vibrant and spirited surroundings, accompanied by an entrancing soundtrack by BAFTA award nominee composer Kevin Penkin (Florence, Star Wars: Visions.)

Endless paths and opportunities stand before an Everheart Alchemist, from growing fantastic lands on the branches of the Evertree to nurturing communities and fostering friendships. The unique gameplay features unforgettable colors and aesthetics, and encourages diversions from fishing to solving puzzles and exploring caves. In Grow, creative freedom is the very soul of adventure.

Every aspect of Grow’s fantastical world creates an experience worth getting lost in; a comforting place where kindness and consideration are rewarded. A thoughtful mindset extends to the developers as well, as they make contributions to the Arbor Day Foundation based on the number of times Grow was wishlisted on Steam. These contributions will result in the planting of trees around the world.   

“With the launch of Grow on PC and consoles today, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome players to Alaria,” said Cheryl Vance, Game Designer at Prideful Sloth. “Grow is a game about exploring and existing that we view as an inviting and cozy evolution of our previous work. We sincerely hope that Alaria can become a digital home away from home for all who take the time to visit.”

Grow: Song of the Evertree launches on PC via Steam (with a further 10%off discount), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch today, for $24.99/€24.99/£19.99. A physical Nintendo Switch edition will be available in retail stores for $29.99/€29.99/£24.99 in February 2022.

For more information on Grow: Song of the Evertree please check out the official Steam page, follow the game on Twitter @GrowEvertree, join the Grow Discord channel, and use #GrowEvertreeGame on social media.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices.

Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China, and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

About Prideful Sloth

Prideful Sloth was founded in Australia in 2015 by Joel Styles, Cheryl Vance, and John Northwood as an independent and quality-driven game development studio with a micro-AAA approach to game development. The team focuses on detailed worldbuilding and player-driven narrative experiences. The award-winning team is experienced and production-proven, crafting games that capture players with artistic excellence, charm, and whimsy.

In 2017 they released their first, and flagship title, Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. An open-world adventure across a beautiful, vibrant island, available on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.

For more information about Prideful Sloth, please visit Pridefulsloth.com.

The DLC features a new island type, items, enemies and much more!

Gothenburg, Sweden – November 16th, 2021 – Thunderful Publishing and independent developer Maschinen-Mensch are excited to announce that the Highlands Of Avalon DLC for Curious Expedition 2 is out now on PC, priced at $5.99 / €5.99 / £4.99 with a 10% launch discount. The update will be coming to Nintendo Switch early in 2022.

Bringing a brand new island type to Curious Expeditions 2, Highlands of Avalon offers a new set of tiles, a new game mechanic related to traversing hills and valleys, a new tribe called the Picts and new artwork for shrines. The DLC includes eight new recruitable characters  – Grail Knight, the Precious Clydesdale horse, three Kobold variants (Bard, Scoundrel and Shamen, Shaman) and three variants of Picts islanders (Spiritual Druid, Pictish Outrider, Tattooed Warrior). You can also encounter four deadly new enemies, visit six new locations, and kit yourself up with seven new pieces of equipment and five new items. Last but not least, there are four new levels to unlock at the Royal Avalon Society Explorer Club in Paris, giving you access to one recruitable character and three pieces of equipment.

Curious Expedition 2 is like a Jules Verne pulp adventure version of a pen & paper RPG, mixed with narrative roguelike elements, all wrapped up in a streamlined and accessible gameplay experience. Take on the role of an intrepid explorer, assemble your crew and head out into the unknown. On your expeditions you’ll come across all manner of cultures, flora, fauna, treasures and more, ranging from the worldly to the altogether more… curious! Using a combination of hand-crafted and procedural gameplay and story elements, Curious Expedition 2 creates completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. 

“We’re really excited to keep adding to and improving Curious Expeditions 2, this time with the Highlands of Avalon DLC,” said Mascha Camino, Game Designer at Maschinen-Mensch. “We hope our PC players enjoy it on November 16th and we can’t wait to unleash it on Switch and, along with the full game, on PlayStation and Xbox early next year!”

About Curious Expedition 2
In a reimagined late 19th Century mysterious islands shrouded in purple fog have begun to appear in the oceans, only to vanish soon afterwards. The three great Explorer Clubs of Paris are now funding expeditions to these strange islands in a bid to make bold new discoveries. These new treasures will be exhibited in their stands at the upcoming World’s Fair. Will you seek out the legendary Golden Pyramid, or choose to recover the Rainbow Orchid instead? In Curious Expedition 2, a world of unimaginable wonder and surprise awaits!

Purchase Curious Expedition 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040230/Curious_Expedition_2

Purchase Highlands of Avalon DLC on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1690330/Curious_Expedition_2__Highlands_of_Avalon/

Purchase Curious Expedition 2 on Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/curious-expedition-2-switch/

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About Thunderful Publishing
Thunderful Publishing is a games publishing company, founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2017. Part of the Thunderful Group, which also includes development studios Zoink Games and Image & Form, and publisher Rising Star Games, Thunderful Publishing focuses on premium PC and console games for a worldwide audience and is the publisher behind award-winning games such as Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamesh, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Curious Expedition 2.

About Maschinen-Mensch
Maschinen-Mensch is a Berlin-based studio founded in 2014 by Riad Djemili and Johannes Kristmann, combining 15 years of experience in professional AAA game productions. Among other projects, they worked on the multi-award winning game “Spec Ops: The Line” by YAGER Development. Maschinen-Mensch’s debut title Curious Expedition was first released in 2015 on Steam.

The investment will be used to recruit top EU talent and accelerate the company’s growth.

LYON, France: November 16th, 2021 – French mobile game development studio Million Victories today announced it has raised $3 million USD in a Series A investment round led by Griffin Gaming Partners, an American venture capital fund investing in the global growth of gaming. Million Victories will use this funding to increase the studio’s headcount, scale it’s already quickly growing userbase, and develop new core mobile games to diversify its portfolio. 

Million Victories: A French Success Story

Based in Lyon, France, Million Victories is the development studio behind Million Lords, a multiplayer online strategy war game for mobile devices with more than 500,000 downloads and an average rating of 4.4 on the Apple App Store. The game’s DNA and positioning is unique in the segment of the 4X games (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate). Its seasonal calendar, its gameplay inspired by classic strategy games and its conquest system have earned the game a special place in the hearts of strategy  players worldwide.

Million Lords currently has strong annual growth and high-level engagement from players who spend, on average, 90 minutes per day in the game. Million Lords has also demonstrated  monetization results exceeding the segment’s average for comparable games.

Three Million Dollars for Million Victories’ Development

The funding round allows for stronger investment in marketing and user acquisition, notably through the recruitment of a User Acquisition Manager. Million Victories aspires to make Million Lords an essential title in the strategy game category – a segment achieving revenues of over $1 billion dollars. Initially the studio aims to acquire new users across key markets including the United States, Europe and Asia.

Million Victories will also invest in improvements to provide an even better user experience through live competitive events, a new artistic direction, and deeper social integration features.

Griffin Gaming Partners: The Partner of Choice

“We appreciate Griffin Gaming Partners’ approach and their support during this round. It’s uncommon for an American venture capital fund to support a French company in our sector. It’s with great ambition that we start the next phase of our development, in France as well as in the United States,” explains Benoît Ducrest, co-founder and CEO of Million Victories.

Griffin Gaming Partners is a leading venture capital firm singularly focused on investing in the global gaming market. They are founder-friendly, care deeply for the industry and bring decades of investment, advisory and operational experience. Griffin was founded by Peter Levin, Phil Sanderson and Nick Tuosto.

“We are thrilled to partner closely with Million Victories; Benoît and the team understand what it takes to make a great mobile game and especially in the 4X strategy category. They have quickly proved industry leading metrics with Million Lords, and their roadmap ahead will provide additional exciting experiences for their current title and beyond”, said Pierre Planche, Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners.  

Million Victories is joined by two advisors for this round: Akin Babayigit, co-founder, COO and member of Tripledot Studios’ board, previously at King Digital Entertainment; and Hubert Thieblot, angel investor in the gaming sector as well as founder of Curse.com which was acquired by Amazon/Twitch.

For more information on Million Victories, visit MillionVictories.com.

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Million Victories
Million Victories is an independent game studio created in July 2017 and based in Lyon, France. We set out to create challenging, dynamic and most of all fun MMO games on mobile. Million Victories has launched his first game, Million Lords, on the 12th of September 2019 on iOS and Android.

Griffin Gaming Partners
Griffin Gaming Partners is a leading venture capital firm singularly focused on investing in the global gaming market. We are founder-friendly, care deeply for our industry and bring decades of investment, advisory and operational experience. Griffin was founded by Peter Levin, Phil Sanderson and Nick Tuosto.

ATELIER SOPHIE 2: THE ALCHEMIST OF THE MYSTERIOUS DREAM

Control the Weather to Find New Locations and Uncover a Bounty of Synthesis Materials

Hertfordshire, 16^th November 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios revealed all-new exploration abilities and two new characters for their heart-warming JRPG, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. The latest entry in the beloved Atelier series is scheduled to release across Europe on February 25^th, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate the announcement, KOEI TECMO Europe released a brand-new trailer showcasing Sophie’s latest adventure in Erde Wiege.

In Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream players will follow Sophie Neuenmuller in her search for her friend Plachta in the mysterious dream-like world of Erde Wiege. As Sophie makes new friends in town, they set off in search for the missing Plachta. Unfortunately, instead of finding Plachta they uncover a rift in space that leads them to a mysterious location with no inhabitants in sight. Just as they decide to give up on their search and return to town, Sophie hears a familiar voice, but before she has time to investigate, a water dragon suddenly appears and attacks the party. Luckily, thanks to the arrival of aspiring alchemist Ramizel and a former knight named Diebold, they are saved in the nick of time.

As they continue exploring this mysterious new land further, they stumble upon the location of Elvira, the goddess who created Erde Wiege. Here, Sophie is finally reunited with Plachta, but her friend appears to be lifeless. Does Elvira know the secret behind Plachta’s unconscious state?

Throughout the many adventures in Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream,players will encounter environmental obstacles, such as raging rivers, that will stop their progress. Each area of Erde Wiege has pre-determined weather, but thanks to the discovery of the Dreamscape Stones scattered across the land, Sophie and her friends are able to change the weather to help them progress on their journey. Using a Dreamscape Stone to change the weather can drastically change the environment – such as lowering the water level of a once flooded location – as well as uncover new gathering spots with a wealth of unique materials.

When exploring these new locations, players might also discover Major Gathering Spots – spots that allow them to obtain better materials than those found in traditional gathering spots. If the correct gathering tool is equipped when arriving at a Major Gathering Spot, a mini-game will start, and the quality and number of materials gathered will increase according to their results. These mini-games include a fishing rod style game where a certain number of fish must be caught, and a slingshot game where players have to shatter various targets within the time limit. Mastering these mini-games will help in obtaining rarer materials that are extremely useful for synthesis!

To celebrate Sophie’s latest adventure, KOEI TECMO Europe also announced today that those who purchase the game physically on its first-run will receive a special reversible coversheet for their game and a bonus poster with exclusive artwork by NOCO!

The celebrations don’t stop there though, as KOEI TECMO Europe are also offering two delightful special edition versions of Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, a Premium Box and a Special Collection Box, exclusively available through the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store. The Premium Box version of the game includes an artbook, a B3 fabric poster featuring an original art piece, an ‘extra tracks’ soundtrack CD, an early-access DLC costume for Sophie, and the game all packed into a charming collectable box. The must-have Special Collection Box version of the game contains all of the contents featured in the Premium Box version, as well as an A1 wall scroll featuring an original art piece, a whale necklace motif metal keychain based on Sophie’s in-game jewellery, a set of two illustrated clear files, and a special large crystal paperweight. Pre-orders for these versions of the game will open soon, with further details to be shared on the KOEI TECMO Europe social channels.

For more information on Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Developer Vile Monarch’s 1990’s life sim  adds master magicians, super bowlers, and 3 more love interests into the mix.

November, 16th, 2021 – Warsaw, Poland – Vile Monarch announces the latest update for Growing Up will be available on November 24th. Any owner of the basic game can experience an enhanced life in the 90’s with even more to do.

The DLC adds 2 new unusual jobs with unique skill trees to journey of growing up. You can now head down to The Alley Way, find the perfect ball, and give bowling a try. Can you be a pro bowler or even owner of multiple titles? The secret of magic is another mysterious path to follow. Under the wings of equally mysterious and extravagant Daz, you will track down the secret of magic and illusion to develop your own spectacular magic shows in dazzling theaters.

Along with new jobs and skills, fresh friends will also appear as you grow up. Vile Monarch first revealed that Bobbie, a girl who lives for the spotlight, can be a part of your journey set in the ’90s. The developer also mentioned another 2 mystery friends will be added to the game, with each bringing unique timelines and endings. With the addition of this DLC, you can have a total of 21 different pals for knowing, loving, and playing!

To celebrate the DLC’s release, Vile Monarch has also announced discounts for Growing Up. Starting on November 24th, the standard game will enjoy a discount on Steam with a week-long 10% discount. The discount includes Steam community items and the original soundtrack. The OST is packed with 30 original songs created by Jim Guthrie, Pat Robitaille, DJ Eprom, Mikromusic, and Paweł Wawrzeńczyk.

Growing Up is a one-of-a-kind title developed by the all-star dev team Vile Monarch, the creator of Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator, Weedcraft Inc, and Crush Your Enemies. Growing up aims to bring you back to the nostalgia of the 1990s. Starting as a crawling baby, you can shape your child’s unique future through the joys and hardships of life via RPG, strategy, visual novel mechanics, and decision making.  

The game is now available on Steam. Console and mobile launch dates will be announced in the near future. For more details, please head to Growing Up’s official Twitter, Facebook, and Steam pages!

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ABOUT Vile Monarch

The Monarch was born in May 2015 and instantly decided to take over the world with the tool he thought most fitting for the task – video games. These included games such as Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator, Weedcraft Inc,and Crush Your Enemies. All a little bit crazy, but with a LOT of personality. Vile Monarch’s games have been released on nearly every modern platform, receiving praise both from players and reviewers. Vile’s minions include ruffians partially responsible for such hits as The Witcher 3, Hard West, and Beat Cop. To make a long story short – Vile Monarch are just a bunch of hardcore game dev experts who know how to rock.https://vilemonarch.com/

ABOUT GROWING UP

Growing Up is a lighthearted and nostalgic story-driven journey through the joys and hardships of life, cleverly incorporating RPG, strategy, and visual novel mechanics to deliver a one-of-a-kind gameplay experience.

Rather than following a protagonist’s typical story, here you’ll be shaping it with the choices you make, skills you master, knowledge you gain, jobs you take, leisure activities you choose, friendships you cultivate, and relationships you build.

Balancing doing well in school, meeting your parents’ expectations, working, volunteering, and simply having fun as a kid will be the key to success. Working too hard will put your mental health at risk, while ignoring your responsibilities will make you perform badly on your exams and heavily impact your future.

With a branching narrative, character customization, entertaining minigames, complex skill trees, character development, and a whole set of colorful NPCs, Growing Up will allow you to see the beauty of life in all its complexity. The game is now available on Steam. The console and mobile launch date will be announced in the near future.

Thunderful surges into mobile space with acquisition of successful Stockholm-based studio known for acclaimed roster of hits

Gothenburg, Sweden – November 16th, 2021 – Thunderful is pleased to announce that it has acquired independent games developer Early Morning Studio. With an established record of success in the mobile gaming space, the team will strengthen Thunderful by bringing its mobile know-how to Thunderful’s existing network of PC and console expertise.

Led by Founders Emir Kuljanin and Kristian Andersson, Early Morning Studio and its seventeen-person strong team is known for its immersive RPGs that fill a unique opening in the market. With self-published hit titles Vampire’s Fall: Origins – played by over 10 million players, Champions of Avan and the in-development Vendir: Plague of Lies, Early Morning Studio has a record of releasing quality titles that makes them a valuable addition to the Thunderful family.

“Early Morning Studio is an exciting company that brings a lot of value to Thunderful,” said Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Thunderful Group. “We’re always looking for studios with an established record of putting out great games and Early Morning Studio is a prime example of that. They are a golden nugget on an upward curve – Vampire’s Fall: Origins has been an incredible success, Champions of Avan’ s launch has exceeded expectations and the best is yet to come with their biggest project yet, the in-development Vendir: Plague of Lies. We’re excited to be a part of that journey with them. Their mobile expertise will help support us as we continue to grow mobile alongside our console and PC business. Adding their knowledge of how to make engaging free-to-play titles to Thunderful will be a huge advantage in a segment that has a bright future ahead.”

“We’re really excited to be joining Thunderful,” said Early Morning Studio CEO and co-founder  Emir Kuljanin. “Having Thunderful’s support gives us the backing we need to realise our creative vision with the exciting mobile projects we have in the works. We’re delighted to be able to draw on their vast knowledge and experience to help us create the best games possible as we continue to develop and self-publish our titles”.
 For more information about the Early Morning Studio acquisition: www.thunderfulgroup.com

About Thunderful 
Thunderful Group is a group of companies that develops, publishes and invests in games as well as distributes Nintendo products, games, game accessories and toys. Founded in 2017 Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Over the last few years Thunderful Games has, organically and via acquisitions, grown into a global organization with eight development studios and over 300 employees. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles and invests in external game projects.

About Early Morning Studio
Founded in 2010, Early Morning Studio is a Swedish indie developer with a passion for creating high quality old-school RPG games without any hand-holding. Their title Vampire’s Fall: Origins was released on mobile in 2018 to great success which led to its launch on Steam in January, 2020 with a review rating of Very Positive. For more information, visit: http://earlymorningstudio.com

Melbourne Matildas defeat season underdogs Perth Panthers

16^th November 2021 – The Melbourne Matildas have waltzed to victory, claiming the title of World of Tanks ANZ Premier League season three winners, after defeating the Perth Panthers at the finals on the weekend.

The season ender was hotly contested with both teams making it to the finals for the first time, having clawed their way from the bottom of the season one and two respectively.

World of Tanks ANZ Product Manager, Jake Truman, said the Ducks and Cats brought an electric energy to the finals.

“The Matildas were up 2-0 on Himmelsdorf, despite it being the map that the Perth Panthers picked. Then the Panthers were able to bring it back to 3-1 on Sand River, inflicting their first defeat of the season to the Matildas on this map.

“Despite winning the first attacking game on Murovanka with a cheeky base capture, the Panther’s couldn’t send the final to a tiebreaker. Their underdog story was dashed at the penultimate hurdle, with the Matildas proving why they were the best ANZPL team this season, taking out the grand final 4-2,” said Jake.

In addition to the glory of being the Season Three victors, the Matildas received a cash prize of AUD$10,000, seven noblechairs Hero Black edition gaming chairs and seven HyperX custom ANZPL Alloy Origins 60 keyboards.

The Panthers received a cash prize of AUD$5,000 and seven HyperX custom ANZPL Alloy Origins 60 keyboards.

The finals were streamed live on World of Tanks ANZ Twitch page and watched by 30,000 viewers.

For more information on the World of Tanks ANZ Premier League Season Three, or World of Tanks visit https://worldoftanks.asia/

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