The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins introduces a modern twist on the classic Chinese legend with a first-of-its-kind augmented reality battle game, arriving globally this month
LOS ANGELES – Nov. 4, 2021 –The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins, an immersive and thrilling 3-D AR battle-adventure experience is officially available on iOS and Android devices in Australia and New Zealand. This first-of-its-kind mobile game is inspired by the classic Chinese tale, “Journey to The West,” which has spurred on countless novels, movie franchises, games and television series.
The team behind The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins produced the film “The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven’s Palace,” which developed a fervent global following on Netflix. With the “Silver Edition,” the first of three installments to come, mobile and tablet users will engage in fearsome bloodless battles as they embark on a perilous quest to the legendary Five Finger Mountain.
The app’s immersive 360º 3-D AR mode includes several interactive features, including image recognition technology, allowing players to bring their fighters to life on any flat surface in their real-world environment. For on-the-go enjoyment, players can also experience The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins’ standard mode, which includes all the exciting content of the AR mode in a single-view 3-D format. With both versions, players can expect fast-paced action, four free-to-play levels and the choice to play as one of the four warriors from the classic tale: The Monkey King, Jade Emperor, Buffalo King and Rock Monster.
From producers Michael Wehrhahn and Robert Harris from MK Games, LLC, The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins is entering markets in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore today leading into its global release on Nov. 22. Fans can stay up to date on the latest The Monkey King: The Adventure Begins news on the official website.
CALABASAS, Calif. – 4 November, 2021 –Red Solstice 2: Survivors, the sequel to the 2015 best-selling squad-based real-time tactical strategy RPG developed by Ironward and published by 505 Games, unleashes a new story campaign, pilotable destructive Exoskeletons, and gameplay mechanics in the Howell-Barrex Inc. paid DLC and Season Pass launching today.
The fall of Elysium Corporation created a power vacuum Howell-Barrex Inc. was happy to wield to its advantage. As the Strike Commander, follow the story of Edward Howell, General Barrex, and the IRON HAWKS in their campaign to fend off the STROL mutants invading Mars. Reign victorious solo or with up to seven friends wielding devastating new armaments across 11 new story missions, 28 side missions, and eight new maps.
Become a walking tank with the Universal Bipedal Armoured System (UBAS) Exoskeleton. Combine the UBAS with the new Engineer suit capable of bunkering up and creating new tactical options to transform into a harbinger of death. Upgrade both with a new tech tree, rain death with a new superweapon, and unlock a new degree of customization with the Headquarters system.
Coming on the heels of patch 1.8 (more information on patches is available on the Official Steam product page), Howell-Barrex Inc. marks the first of Red Solstice 2’s upcoming premium updates, with three more launching throughout 2022. Purchase the DLC standalone or as part of a Season Pass featuring three additional story campaigns launching next year. The next campaign, Condatis Corporation, introduces the formidable Psychic Suit and AI soldier groups called Platoons, Insurgents adds Weapon Modding, and M.E.R.C.S. adds drivable, upgradable vehicles.
Howell-Barrex Inc. launches today on Steam for $10.99 standalone or $34.99 for the Season Pass, with both being 20% off during launch week. Red Solstice 2: Survivors is currently available on Steam at a 40% discount ending Friday, November 12th.
For more information about 505 Games and its products, please visit http://www.505games.com.
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 visit505games.com
About Ironward
Ironward is a Croatian game development studio launched in 2014 who have released two games set in The Red Solstice universe, and are currently working on developing the third title, Red Solstice 2: Survivors.
This small but dedicated team focuses on providing a unique gaming experience for their players by implementing new and creative gameplay mechanics.
It takes monsters to stop monsters in this titanic co-op beat-’em-up
Valencia, Calif. – November 4, 2021 – Independent game studio WayForward, in conjunction with developer 13AM Games, is thrilled to reveal ferocious new details about the upcoming giant-monster beat-’em-up, Dawn of the Monsters. Featuring four awe-inspiring playable behemoths and more than 35 missions, Dawn of the Monsters will deliver hours of city-smashing, kaiju-bashing, side-scrolling action for one or two players, and is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in the first half of 2022. A new trailer showing the game in action can be seen below
Developed by 13AM Games and published by WayForward, Dawn of the Monsters enlists players in DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), an elite organization created to stop giant, invading beasts known as Nephilim. As members of DAWN, players will take control of four titans of their own, each offering unique moves and abilities: Megadon, the enormous fire-breathing lizard; colossal crustacean Ganira, capable of summoning minions; Aegis Prime, a giant superhero with incredible combo capabilities; and Tempest Galahad, a massive mech specializing in long-range electrical attacks.
Each playable monstrosity has a variety of Rage skills (including some that inflict elemental status damage), as well as meter-based Cataclysm Attacks and brutal Execution finishers. And when that isn’t enough, you can rip a building out of the ground and use it to pound the Nephilim into the dirt.
More than 35 missions will take players around the globe to fully destructible locations in Canada, Egypt, Japan, and beyond, where they’ll tear through enemy hordes, obliterate monster nests, battle gargantuan bosses, and earn DNA augments that can be used to power-up their stats and abilities.
The awesome action is supported by a team of all-star talent. In addition to the giant-monster enthusiasts at 13AM Games, the game features kaiju designs by legendary Godzilla character creator Shiji Nishikawa and acclaimed Godzilla comic book artist Matt Frank, as well as artwork by renowned illustrator EJ Su (Transformers, Rise of Ultraman) and a voice cast that includes AmaLee (Attack on Titan), Cristina Valenzuela (Shantae and the Seven Sirens, RWBY), Xander Mobus (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), and Patrick Seitz (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), among others. Dawn of the Monsters is set to arrive digitally on consoles and PC in the first half of 2022, with a physical edition for select platforms being offered by Limited Run Games. For the latest Dawn of the Monsters news, as well as information on other titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.13amgames.com.
Key Features
Four unique, monstrous playable characters: Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad
Earth-shattering monster-against-monster one- or two-player co-op beat-’em-up action
Fully destructible cities based on real-world locations
Brutal Rage abilities, devastating Cataclysm Attacks, and merciless finishing moves
Fierce bosses and dozens of different enemy types
Customize your monsters with DNA augments!
About WayForward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.
About 3AM GAmes
13AM Games is an independent game studio based out of Toronto that crafts bold, stylish 2D games that challenge convention in order to surprise and delight. They started in 2014 and released their first game, Runbow, in 2015.
Marvelous Europe Brings Critically Acclaimed Title to New Platforms with Free ‘Another Episode’ DLC
London, United Kingdom – 4th November 2021 – Marvelous Europe is excited to announce that the critically acclaimed remaster, Rune Factory 4 Special, will be released digitally on the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam on 7th December 2021.
Rune Factory 4 Special arrives on new platforms with improved resolution and performance, while bringing all the farming, life sim, and RPG adventuring the series is known for. In addition to the visual improvements, the PC, PS4™, and Xbox One versions of the game include the ‘Another Episode’ DLC at no additional cost. ‘Another Episode’ adds a series of illustrated storybook-style episodes narrated by the game’s 12 marriage candidates, and Selphia’s lovable guardian dragon Ventuswill, fully voiced in English and Japanese.
About Rune Factory 4 Special
Rune Factory 4 Special opens with a young man or woman falling from an airship and landing in the town of Selphia. Appointed as the local regent by mistake, the hero is charged with protecting the town and bettering the lives of its people. As the newly-appointed prince or princess, royal duties are fulfilled by issuing orders to help the town prosper, or by taking a more relaxed approach to governance by raising crops and helping townsfolk. Should some dungeon adventuring be on the day’s itinerary, a vast array of weapons along with magic can be crafted or bought for battle against dangerous foes—companions or friendly monsters can also join to aid the player during their travels. And, of course, there’s a huge cast of lovable townsfolk, including 12 potential suitors to woo and marry.
Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by Marvelous Europe Limited, Rune Factory 4 Special will launch in Europe and Australia on 7th December 2021 for the PS4™ system, Xbox One, and globally on Windows PC via Steam and Windows Store. The title is available at launch digitally on all platforms, with the ‘Another Episode’ DLC included for free. This game has been rated PEGI 12, USK 6 and PG in Australia and New Zealand.
About Marvelous Europe Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe Limited is the European arm of Marvelous Inc. a publicly listed entertainment company based in Tokyo. Marvelous is both a game developer and publisher with our popular PC and console titles including Story of Seasons and Rune Factory, in addition to third-party acquisitions such as Granblue Fantasy Versus and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
Action-Puzzler Debuts on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S with Updated Graphics, Gameplay, and HD Cutscenes
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 4, 2021) – Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Mr. DRILLER™ DrillLand™ is now available in the Americas on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and on the Xbox Series X|S as a digital release. Now available on next-gen consoles, Mr. DRILLER DrillLand is an action-puzzle game that challenges players to “drill” their way to the bottom of the screen by destroying colorful blocks in the game field, creating combos of colorful chain reactions all while avoiding enemies. The new release delivers new updates to its graphics, gameplay, and HD cutscenes. Mr. DRILLER DrillLand is also available on the Nintendo Switch.
Mr. DRILLER returns in Mr. DRILLER DrillLand to invite players to a secret amusement park known as “Drill Land,” located 500 meters underground. Players can explore and conquer the five attractions in Drill Land, each with their own set of unique gameplay rules and final bosses that must be defeated at the end of each attraction. Mr. DRILLER DrillLand also features competitive multiplayer modes where up to four players can race to the finish or battle it out in Drill Land on one console; a “Casual Mode” is also available for players who want to dig and explore Drill Land at a leisurely pace and enjoy a day in the park.
“We’re so glad that players can now experience all of Mr. DRILLER’s adventures in DrillLand on PlayStation and Xbox consoles! This release marks the arrival of the game on next-gen consoles, which provide the perfect way to experience the game’s updated graphics and colorful gameplay,” said Lin Leng, Senior Director of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “With five groundbreaking attractions in this addictive gameplay experience, players will have vast adventures to explore on top of the multiplayer modes. We hope players dig this adventure!”
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of the BANDAI NAMCO Group., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
Experience a first-look at narrated ELDEN RING gameplay giving players a deep-dive into the following areas of the game:
Vast world design – the meticulously designed ”Lands Between” brings unprecedented immersion to FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Secrets hide around every corner of this immense world encouraging exploration for those who dare venture off the beaten path.
Legacy Dungeons – Large multi-level dungeons evoking classic FromSoftware level design are integrated into the overworld.
Traversal – Ride like the wind across The Lands Between on your Spectral Steed, and even engage in combat while on horseback.
Combat – Players can engage with a variety of basic or advanced combat options across a number of weapon types and magical disciplines.
Multiplayer – Team up with friends and help other Tarnished take down powerful foes with co-op multiplayer.
Adventure and danger await any Tarnished daring enough to enter The Lands Between and attempt to claim themselves The Elden Lord starting on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC via STEAM.
Pre-order ELDEN RING today to gain access to following items:
Digital Adventure Guide, containing useful information to help players as they enter The Lands Between.
Bonus Gesture* ‘The Ring’ – Receive a gesture at the start of the game. *Gesture can also be obtained in-game.
The following versions of ELDEN RING have also been announced today:
Launch Edition (exclusive to EMEA)
ELDEN RING game (disc on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Xbox One, code in a box on PC)
Poster
Art Cards, Stickers and Woven patch
Digital Deluxe Edition (Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and STEAM digital storefronts)
ELDEN RING game
Digital Artbook and Original Soundtrack
Collector’s Edition (Available at participating retailers for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PC)
Physical ELDEN RING game disc (except for PC where it will be a code in a box)
23cm statue of Malenia – Blade of Miquella
Exclusive SteelBook™ featuring the Elden Ring
40-page hardback art book
Digital Soundtrack
Poster, Art Cards, Stickers and Woven patch, which are included in the Launch Edition – exclusive to EMEA
Physical ELDEN RING game disc (except for PC where it will be a code in a box)
23cm statue of Malenia – Blade of Miquella
Official 1:1 Malenia helmet replica
Exclusive SteelBook™ featuring the Elden Ring
40-page hardback art book
Digital Soundtrack
Poster, Art Cards, Stickers and Woven patch, which are included in the Launch Edition – exclusive to EMEA
For more information about ELDEN RING and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Play as waves of undead and destroy humanity in RealityZ’s brand new episodic strategy title
Lyon, France – 4 November 2021 – RealityZ, the French video game studio, has announced the release of Too Many Humans, the real-time strategy game where players take control of a zombie horde to destroy humanity and save the Earth. Too Many Humans will be divided into three episodes, the first of which is playable today, while the next two will be available in 2022.
Kill the Humans, Save the World In Too Many Humans, Gaia, the goddess of nature, calls upon her brother Phtisis to destroy humanity, whose polluting presence is harming Earth. Phtisis raises an army of living dead to carry out his mission and preserve the planet. Players will harness the immeasurable strength of their undead horde and discover new mutations to power up their legion of the living dead.
Tower Defence in Reverse Too Many Humans promises a strategy experience that innovates on the genre’s typical format – This time, you are the threat! The gameplay of Too Many Humans focuses on three main mechanics:
Collect resources: In order to feed the horde, players will have to ’forcefully recruit’ new troops by using humans to enlarge their ranks. This “flesh” resource that players recover can then be used to create more zombies to overwhelm humanity’s strongholds.
Mutate your zombies to adapt your tactics: The mutation mechanic gives players flexibility in their tactical approach. Some zombies will be more resistant, others capable of causing explosions, some will collect resources by consuming whatever gets in their way, be it humans, cars, or lampposts.
Control the battlefield: Players will have to manage their resources, special troops, and enemies to make the best decisions during battle. By doing so and reacting to the challenges of each level, their relentless zombie waves will carry them to victory. In the case of defeat, players will be able to raise their army of the dead again and adapt their strategy to defeat the last remnants of humanity.
“After spending what could be considered a lifetime playing Zerg in the various Starcraft games, I wanted to recreate the feeling of the horde coming and going and harassing the opponent to the point of exhaustion, while making the control easier and more intuitive.” Says Julien Millet, creative director at RealityZ. “I hope that players will find this experience in Too Many humans,”
This first episode features seven action-packed levels that will allow players to travel across the United States to spread chaos and desolation. The second and third episodes, scheduled for February and June 2022 respectively, will add to the number of levels and bring new gameplay mechanics.
Too Many Humans – Episode 1 is now available on Steam for £5.79 / $7.99 / 6,59€
About RealityZ: Realityz is a French independent game development studio, based in Lyon, France, created more than 7 years ago. The studio has worked with many prestigious partners such as Asmodée Digital, Arkane, Mi-Clos or Tactical Adventures. After successful experiences in the world of virtual reality games with the production of games such as Monsterplant vs Bowling or Beatblocks, RealityZ is back with Too Many Humans, their first strategy game, a genre that has always fascinated the studio’s team.
Fabraz & Playtonic Friends Bring You The Dopamine Hit You’ve Been Looking for
Derby / New York, 4th November 2021: From the award winning team at Fabraz and Playtonic Friends – the team behind Yooka Laylee – Demon Turf is jumping, spinning and demon-attacking its way on to PC (Steam, Epic Game Store and GOG), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One plus Series S/X and Nintendo Switch today!
Built around a phenomenal control scheme, hybrid 2D/3D artstyle and a drive to give gamers ultimate flexibility over how they approach the games’ challenges, Demon Turf is full of charming, amusing dialogue from a cast of memorable characters with more side quests than you can shake a stick at.
Fabian Rastofer, Game Lead on Demon Turf, commented “Releasing Demon Turf is a major milestone for everyone at Fabraz. We’ve come a long way since Slime-san and to launch such a large game on so many platforms, alongside Playtonic no less, gets us very emotional. We’re very proud of this game, of this world we created, and we hope you have a good time with it!”
“This is the one we’ve been really excited about for the longest time and was actually one of the first titles that made us consider creating our own publishing label to help teams like Fabraz do what they do so well” added Gavin Price, CEO of Playtonic Games and Playtonic Friends “There’s just so much that we love about Demon Turf – from the art style and incredibly tight controls, to the in-built options for content creators and speed runners – for a game with such inspiration from classic platformers, it really feels so modern and fresh. We can’t wait to see what the community make of it”
Demon Turf launches today on PC (Steam,Epic Games Store and GOG), Nintendo Switch, the Xbox family of consoles and Playstation 4 & 5 priced at £19.99, € 21.99 & $24.99
About Playtonic Friends Playtonic Friends is the new publishing label from independent video game developer Playtonic. Founded by the creative talent behind some of the most popular platform games of the past (including Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie), Playtonic’s aim is to bring fun games that everyone loves to play to new and old audiences alike across multiple platforms! The core team of veterans mixed with fresh, youthful talent has collectively notched up hundreds of years of video game development. The studio’s first release as Playtonic was Yooka-Laylee, launched in April 2017, and funded as a result of Europe’s biggest video game Kickstarter! Playtonic is based in the heart of the Midlands in the UK near Burton upon Trent, within easy commuting distance of larger cities such as Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham.
New Route Arrives Today on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
KENT, U.K. – Nov. 4 , 2021 – Dovetail Games is excited to announce the addition of the Rivet Games developed West Cornwall Local route for Train Sim World 2 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, as well as PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Train Sim World 2: West Cornwall Local allows operators to experience the beautiful countryside of the ‘Great Western’ across Penzance – St. Austell & St Ives. A journey into the past, the West Cornwall Localcaptures this line in the 1990s in the pre-British Rail privatization era.
Opened in 1867, the Cornish Main Line, has long been the backbone of Cornwall’s thriving tourism industry as its sprawling branches serve local communities and bring holidaymakers keen to make a coastal getaway into the region. Control the recognisable BR Class 150/2, a staple of any rural regional line in England, or experience classic motive power in the form of the BR Class 37/5 which can be accompanied by the YCV ‘Turbot’ and YGB ‘Seacow’ wagons.
“We’d had a lot of requests for a route in Cornwall, the UK’s most South-Westerly region, and we could see why,” said Rivet Games Director Tim Gatland, “It has beautiful countryside, amazing beaches and lovely towns. We’re looking forward to players exploring this iconic British railway in Train Sim World 2.”
With the West Cornwall Local route, operators choose how they want to play; drive trains across the 44-mile line from Penzance to St. Austell, ride around as a passenger across the St. Ives branch, complete the newly added route tasks, or simply pick a vantage point and watch the action unfold. You are in control of your experience with the Scenario Planner and Livery Designer. Whatever you choose to do, there’s lots to see and experience in Train Sim World 2: West Cornwall Local.
Train Sim World 2: West Cornwall Local is available now, priced at $29.99 / £24.99, with a 10% discount available across Steam and the PlayStation Network.
Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing PC game Train Simulator. Today Dovetail Games is responsible for train and fishing simulation games and is developing for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.
About SimuGraph
Developed by Dovetail Games, SimuGraph Vehicle Dynamics Engine is a powerful visual modeling and simulation framework for the construction and real-time simulation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems in the context of vehicle dynamics.
About Unreal Engine
Developed by Epic Games, the award-winning Unreal Engine is known for world-class graphics, tools and scalability across PC, console and mobile platforms. Unreal Engine technology is designed to accelerate developers’ productivity for creating high quality games, applications, training simulations, visualizations, digital films and animated entertainment. To access UE4, visit www.unrealengine.com and follow @UnrealEngine.
Join in the festivities with exclusive giveaways and the chance to play with the Stunlock Studios team this weekend!
Skövde, Sweden – 4th November, 2021 – Stunlock Studios today have published their latest dev blog in which the developer honours the four year anniversary of their action-packed team arena brawler Battlerite this Sunday, 7th November, with an array of electrifying celebrations!
With Stunlock Studio’s latest project V Rising in development, made by the majority of the same team that created Battlerite, the blog looks back at the history and foundations of the development studio and their games, including Bloodline Champions, Dead Island: Epidemic and Battlerite. To celebrate the anniversary, the blog announces that new players can snag a free ‘All Champions’ Pack from November 7th, in addition to rare mount giveaways on both the Battlerite Discord and V Rising Discord so players can enter the proving grounds with style! The developers will also be playing Battlerite this weekend, allowing brawlers to finally realise their dream of defeating a game dev at their own game!
“There is no Battlerite without Stunlock Studios, and there is no Stunlock Studios without Battlerite. Battlerite made it possible for us to continue making the kind of games we enjoy making, with “gameplay first” and juicy combat as a focus. The majority of the employees who worked on our first game are still in the studio today, now working on V Rising. We built a strong core of experience and talent mixed with amazing new recruits who throughout the years learned to create magic together.”
More on V Rising: V Rising is the new game from Stunlock Studios where you play the part of the vampire. Rise from your grave after centuries-long sleep, thirsty for blood and hungry to regain your former glory. Sharpen your fangs and get ready to rule the twilight as V Rising enters Beta in 2021. Sign up for the V Rising Beta and newsletter here: https://playvrising.com/signup
About Stunlock Studios Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde and most known for arena brawler Battlerite. Since the launch of Battlerite, more than 6 million unique players have tried their luck in the arena, shooting Battlerite up to the peak of the ‘top-selling’ free-to-play games on Steam on several occasions. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community driven games, always with their players in mind. Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com.
