Taiko drummers rejoice! Additional DLC in the form of additional songs has been announced for Taiko no Tatsujin™: The Drum Master, the family friendly rhythmic beat game. The latest DLC content will be available on February 24th. Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master is currently available digitally in the Americas on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PCs (supports Xbox Play Anywhere).
The latest DLC for Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master offers a selection of Studio Ghibli and BANDAI NAMCO game songs to the game’s already robust library. Additionally, the DLC content will be available in a variety of purchasing options including Beat Pass Vol 1. season pass and themed packs.
DLC 1 Studio Ghibli Pack
My Neighbor Totoro – Ending Theme Song (From “My Neighbor Totoro”)
A Town with an Ocean View (From “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)
Merry-Go-Round of Life (From “Howl’s Moving Castle”)
Raw Fury & Geography of Robots Announce “The Art of NORCO” Digital Art Book
The Southern Gothic point-and-click narrative adventure headlines the new Art of Fury exhibition
STOCKHOLM – Feb. 24, 2022 – Raw Fury and game dev collaborative Geography of Robots are excited to reveal “The Art of NORCO.” Featuring the art and history that inspired the Southern Gothic point-and-click narrative adventure game NORCO, this mesmerizing digital art book will be released on the same date as the full game, March 24, with further details coming in the near future. In addition, a selection from “The Art of NORCO” will headline Raw Fury’s new Art of Fury exhibition, on display as both a digital gallery on Steam and a physical pop-up gallery in Stockholm, Sweden. The stunning artwork will be auctioned off for charity at the end of the exhibition.
“The Art of NORCO” features over 80 pages of NORCO’s painterly, cinematic pixel art. From conceptual sketches to fleshed-out environments, it showcases the disappearing swamplands, labyrinthine industrial sites and other disturbingly derelict areas in and around the titular town that inspired the game. Discover underlying themes of industrialization, suburbanization, speculative geography, cancer, faith and home, as well as biographies and background on the game’s characters and settings plus interviews and anecdotes from Geography of Robots.
Geography of Robotsblends true stories and personal histories with inspirations from Southern Gothic literature and pulp fiction to create a uniquely dark and captivating game experience. NORCO‘s stunning pixel art depicts real locations, reimagined with a believable twist.
About Art of Fury
Last year, Art of Fury commissioned 38 Raw Fury game-inspired art pieces from 23 artists representing 15 nationalities, held two real-world exhibits, published a virtual gallery on Steam, one online art auction, and donated over 3,500 EUR to charity! This year, Art of Fury kicks off with an exhibit of selectedworks from the Tribeca Games Award-winning NORCO. The virtual gallery is available now online and in the Art of Fury: Virtual Gallery on Steam.
Anyone traveling to Stockholm, Sweden, from February 24 to March 31 can visit the physical gallery at the c/o Bauer Gallery, Köpmanbrinken 4, Old Town. During the exhibition, the physical artworks will be auctioned off, with proceeds to be split between the artists and an environmental organization in the New Orleans region (the digital gallery will not be auctioned).
About NORCO
NORCO takes place in a gritty, distorted version of South Louisiana. While searching for your missing brother in the aftermath of your mother’s death, you’ll team up with a fugitive security android and explore the sinking suburbs, run-down strip malls, drainage ditches, and verdant industrial swamps of Louisiana’s petrochemical hinterlands.
NORCO will be released digitally on March 24 for PC and Mac. The game’s first act is available for free, and progress can be carried to the main game when it launches.
About Geography of Robots
Geography of Robots is a game dev collab that explores the hidden geographies, conspiracies, folklore, and environmental histories of the American South in a collection of games, interactive fiction, and other experiments.
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.
LONDON (Feb 24, 2020) – Leading into the launch of the free BABYLON’S FALL PlayStation demo on February 25, SQUARE ENIX® today released a new Combat 101 trailer. The trailer highlights the game’s unique gameplay mechanics, which allows players to wield weapons in both hands while utilizing the power of their Gideon Coffin to equip two additional spectral weapons. This four-weapon combat system provides countless ways to customize the combat experience and unleash devastating combinations against the enemies of the ziggurat.
Also revealed was the Season 1 roadmap and trailer which shows a glimpse of all the action coming to BABYLON’S FALL from its launch through May 31*, including new game modes, a new faction, new weapon type, new story content, new bosses, armor, quests and more. The Premium Battle Pass will be free for all players during Season 1.
The Combat 101 Trailer can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=586IA3nhXpw
PlatinumGames also announced the NieR:Automata™ collaboration taking place in BAYBLON’S FALL during Season 1. Featuring costumes, enemies, and a dungeon inspired by NieR:Automata, NieR fans won’t want to miss out on this limited time event.
In BABYLON’S FALL players become a group of warriors known as the sentinels, bonded with special equipment called Gideon Coffins, and throw themselves into an odyssey to overcome the titanic Tower of Babylon, within which sleeps a great legacy. In addition to weapons wielded in both hands, characters can use the power of their Gideon Coffin to equip two more, allowing for combinations of up to four weapons at once. The capabilities of different equipment will also bring endless variation to the strategy that can be employed. The game’s visuals are achieved using a newly developed “brushwork style” to create a unique fantasy setting with a medieval oil painting aesthetic.
Featuring fluid co-op-combat, powerful weapons and a unique, striking art style, the epic world of BABYLON’S FALL can be played solo or in parties up to four**. Following the launch, BABYLON’S FALL will continue to be supported with new game modes, ongoing story content, and additional weapon types at no additional cost.
Further, the BABYLON’S FALL free downloadable demo launches tomorrow, February 25, on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4. The demo gives players access to the opening section of the game where both single player and four player cross-play co-op can be experienced for free. All progress and achievements will be carried over to the full version of the game on PlayStation platforms following the official launch on March 3. Those who pre-order BABYLON’S FALL Digital Deluxe Edition will receive early access to the full game on February 28.
BABYLON’S FALL is launching worldwide on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation® 4 and PC on March 3, 2022.
* Dates are subject to change **Requires a persistent broadband internet connection to play the game. Free Square Enix account required.
About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – ZURICH – Compact New Brand, New Machines, New Clothing Options & Real Merchandise! Publisher and developer GIANTS Software delivers content en masse with the second Free Content Update for Farming Simulator 22. It’s included in Patch 1.3, packed with eight new machines, features and optimizations. One of the new machines isn’t even available on the market, yet.
Machine Debut & New Harvesting Functionality Dutch manufacturer Ploeger is introduced with the second content update, adding its latest four-wheeled self-propelled slurry tanker – that has yet to be introduced to the market. Find all new additions below, while the accompanying trailer shows the vehicles and tools in action.Ploeger AT 5104 LNMS
Hardi NAVIGATOR 4000 Kotte PQ 32.000 Krampe Big Body 750 S Fendt PowerFlow 30FT Massey Ferguson PowerFlow 30FT Fendt IDEAL ParaLevel Massey Ferguson IDEAL ParaLevel
With the Fendt IDEAL ParaLevel and Massey Ferguson IDEAL ParaLevel also comes an exciting feature: Electric slope compensation allows the header of those harvesters to dynamically adjust itself to sloped terrain. More improvements and bug fixes included in the patch enhance the virtual farming experience.
Official Merchandise: High-quality fashion and gaming assets On farming-simulator.com/merchandise, a growing set of items are now available (shipping not yet available in the United States). Small items like a keychain and pop sockets featuring the likes of Farming Simulator Rosy the cow are perfect little gifts; the pencil case, lunch box, and drinking bottle are useful companions for school, and most items are just as practical as they are fashionable.
Especially the sturdy thermos cup, the stylish beanie and the top-quality hoodie with leather appliqués will keep Farming Simulator fans warm. For the more gaming-oriented fans of Farming Simulator, a mouse pad as well as an extra wide gaming pad are available, too.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Stadia. A Year 1 Season Pass is available, extending the game with even more content in the future. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website
AboutGIANTS Software GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com
About Farming Simulator Since 2008, over 25 million versions of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive eSports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com
Gamers’ charity SpecialEffect are looking forward to welcoming hundreds of people from the gaming community and industry who are taking part in their annual GameBlast challenge this coming weekend, 25-27 February.
With face-to-face fundraising severely restricted over the last two years due to the pandemic, GameBlast is again taking on vital importance this year as a major source of funding for the charity’s work in helping people with physical disabilities to enjoy video games.
Heralded as ‘the best excuse to game ever,’ the GameBlast weekend will see hundreds of gamers take on sponsored fundraising gaming-themed challenges of their own design, including marathon livestreams, speed runs, pub quizzes and fitness challenges. The event has raised over £1m over the past seven years to help the charity create custom control setups for disabled gamers and collaborate with the gaming industry to make their games more accessible.
As well as the individual gamers and creators who’ll be gaming hard over the weekend, many names in the games industry will also supporting or taking part in the event, including SEGA, Corsair, Coatsink and many others.
The SEGA community have a team of over 60 streamers participating. Marta Camilo, Digital Design Manager at SEGA Europe from SEGA said “I love taking part in GameBlast as a streamer. It’s so thrilling, the energy is always positive and everyone, from viewers to streamers and industry, unite for a cause they care about.”
SpecialEffect’s Tom Donegan commented: “GameBlast is so close to our hearts here at SpecialEffect because it’s all about gamers coming together to help their fellow gamers. The range of challenges streamers take up to support the charity is always such a joy to see and it’s a real feel-good weekend from start to finish! A huge thank you to everyone taking part and we hope they all have a fantastic time while raising vital funds.”
About SpecialEffect SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity helping to improve the lives of disabled people across the globe through the innovative use of technology. At the core of this mission is providing greater inclusion through the opportunity to play video games to the best of their abilities.
New trailer showcases blend of beginner-friendly features and enthusiast-pleasing simulation
Melbourne, Australia, February 24th 2022 – Experience the thrill of sailing no matter where you are with the definitive VR sailing experience, MarineVerse Cup, out now on Meta Quest 2. Whether you are a complete beginner eager to learn how to take control of a boat or a veteran sailor looking for an authentic virtual experience, MarineVerse Cup has something to offer. This definitive VR sailing experience is available now for $19.99 / €19.99.
From competitive play, to pressure-free leisurely trips surrounded by sea, sunshine and the sound of the waves lapping the boat, MarineVerse Cup features a host of different modes catering to all kinds of sailors and experiences. The game offers solo, co-op or multiplayer sailing, including the option to compete against friends and other players. There are also leaderboards, mini-games, daily practice races, leagues and seven spectacular locations from across the globe.
Created by a team of sailors and engineers, MarineVerse Cup is designed to bring the world of sailing to anyone who may not have the time, physical stamina or access to a boat to enjoy the sport – or you can brush up on and practice your sailing skills in the middle of winter! With differing weather conditions to contend with, such as varying winds with gusts and lulls, the many courses available will challenge you differently each time for hours of replayability and offer a real test of your sailing prowess.
To support you in your foray into the world of virtual sailing, Marineverse has put together a handy collection of tutorial videos that will help you get the most of MarineVerse Cup, covering everything from the 101’s of sailboat racing, to the technicalities of sailing upwind.
“This game was always about sharing our passion for sailing with the world, so we’re really excited that it’s now available on Meta Quest 2,” said Greg Dziemidowicz, Lead Developer for MarineVerse. “It’s been fantastic to see how MarineVerse Cup has resonated both with those who already have a love of sailing, as well as those who are excited by the opportunity to learn how to sail through the medium of VR. I’m looking forward to MarineVerse Cup introducing as many people as possible to the incredible experience of taking a boat out to sea!”
MarineVerse Cup has a whole host of content for newcomers, as well as sailing veterans, including:
The basics of sailing: detailed tutorials will help you with learning how to sail on the Yacht and Dinghy in VR
Time trials and mini-games: compete with other players for highscores on leaderboards
7 unique locations: sail on the seas around Sydney, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Enoshima, and Cape Town
Daily practice races and leagues: navigate courses with varying wind conditions and race with sailors based on your skill level
An active and thriving community: Players are encouraged to join the Discord server where they can discuss races, tactics, ask for tips, or just have fun chatting to other
For more information on MarineVerse Cup visit the official website and follow the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to stay up to date with the latest news. Buy now and go sailing today.
About the MarineVerse team Started in Melbourne, Australia in January 2016 MarineVerse is an international team of creatives and advocates for sailing and emergent technology. With a mission to inspire, train and connect sailors around the world as well as share the unique feeling of sailing with a global audience, MarineVerse first launched VR Regatta in 2018 and started work on MarineVerse Cup in 2019 to bring virtual reality sailing to standalone headsets.
The survival/sandbox surprise hit launches on its own platform and will share servers with the Steam version of the game
Suzhou, China, February 24th – Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition is a survival/sandbox war game published by Imperium Interactive Entertainment, Ltd. In Myth of Empires, players start from nothing, working with others to gradually build their own empire. The game will officially release on March 2, 2022, at a discounted price of $24.99 (original price: $29.99). Players can also purchase a pack of three copies for a discounted price of $69.99 (original price: $89.97). Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition is available in Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Japanese, Polish, and Portuguese. The game will also support Italian, Dutch, Thai, and Korean in the near future.
Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition comes with its own launcher. Players can register their own accounts, purchase the game, download, update, and submit feedback. Players can use their accounts to log in on the official website.
Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition is developed by Chinese developer Angela Game. It is a survival/sandbox game which uses the ancient Eastern Continent as its setting. The game features a high degree of freedom: players will fight to survive the wilderness, construct bases, craft items, and more. They will also lead their guild to conquer enemy guilds, loot their bases, allowing them to build and expand their own empires.
Explore the Ancient Eastern Continent The 64 square-kilometer war-torn world of Myth of Empires features majestic mountains, winding rivers, dynamic weather, and a realistic day/night system. In this world, players will be able to fully experience the thrill of survival and the excitement of exploration.
Build a New Civilization In Myth of Empires, players will collect resources, construct buildings, craft items, and tame animals. The game features more than 1,200 unlockable recipes, making for an immersive and creative gaming experience.
Ride into Battle Craft hundreds of different weapons, construct weapons of siege warfare, and dispatch and command squads of warriors in battle. Your actions will determine the outcome of the war for the Eastern Continent. You can be a fighter charging into battle or the general monitoring the overall war situation.
Forge Your Own Path Myth of Empires features 25 development trees, a 16-level nobility system, as well as over 100 achievements and Arts of War, ensuring that each and every character’s adventure is unique. Become a military commander, a farmer, or a blacksmith – the choice is yours.
Make History Form guilds with your friends to defend against enemy invasions and fight against other forces to conquer territory. Proper guild management, a sound diplomatic strategy, and keen foresight are key to long-term stability and dominance. Keep an open mind; in the world of Myth of Empires, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies.
Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition, which officially releases on March 2, will feature a number of new content updates to the Myth of Empires experience. The game will feature new ways to catch birds and fish, new building recipes, building skins, and cloaks. An all-new Skirmish Mode will also be added in the future, featuring a separate map, offering new tactical strategies and advantages for mounted warriors as well as warriors fighting on foot. Leaderboards, a Points Store, and other gameplay functions are also in development.
In addition, Myth of Empires will feature several new servers and events. Log in to earn mysterious gift packs, earn double EXP, and more. Additional events will be announced closer to the launch date, so stay tuned!
Myth of Empires – International Vanguard Edition is currently undergoing a limited-quantity test. Players who buy the game on the official website now have a chance to gain access to the test version before the game releases on March 2nd.
Join us for the first 2 hours of Atelier Sophie 2 The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream as we help Sophie look for her friend Placha after being separated in a dream world of Erde Wiege. We learn how to use Alchemy and meet new friends Alette, Olias Pirka, and Placha who aid us in battle and offer help and suggestions on how to find your missing friend Placha.
This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell. It is centered around Sophie’s quest of searching for Plachta after they are separated in a dream world of Erde Wiege, and the new friends they meet there.
Atelier Sophie 2 The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Publisher: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Platform: Windows Release Date: 25 Feb, 2022 Price: $59.99USD
Recommended – “Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream’s charming characters, expansive exploration, and thrilling combat make this surprise sequel one that fans shouldn’t miss out on.”
Check out our review for Atelier Sophie 2 The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Here
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We’re taking over the horticulture business in town, but there are some strange happenings going around. Follow the mystery in our latest gameplay video.
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Strange Horticulture Developer: Bad Viking Publisher: Iceberg Interactive Website: https://www.iceberg-games.com/ Platform: Windows Release Date: 22 Jan, 2022 Price: $14.99
Recommended – “A well written puzzler with an excellent presentation and interesting mechanics. It’s only slowed down by long wait times between travels. Prepare to water your plants for a really long while.”
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MotoGP™ Is Back, Adding New Amazing Contents and FeaturesFor Both Newcomers and Core Gamers
The greatest edition of the MotoGP™ franchise is here
Sydney, Australia, February 24, 2022 – Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. areproud to announce MotoGP™22, the next chapter of the celebrated two-wheel racing simulation game. Coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam, MotoGP™22 is set to launch on April 21st, 2022.
MotoGP™22 continues the great legacy of the franchise, adding amazing new features to the game. (NINE)Season 2009 is a brand-new mode to re-live one of the most incredible seasons in the MotoGP™ history. Players will enjoy a real docu-film narrated by Mark Neale, director of the best MotoGP™ documentaries, with more than 50 minutes of original footage from the 2009 Season. But players won’t just witness history, they will be part of it too! In fact, the fate of the race will be in the player’s hands thanks to dedicated challenges to live again and play the most iconic moments. Players will find themselves in the boots of legendary riders such as Rossi, Pedrosa, Stoner and Lorenzo, trying to replicate history!
This year, MotoGP™22 also added new features dedicated to the newcomers, who are not familiar with the series, and to those who simply want to improve their style and master the gameplay mechanics. With the Revised Tutorial and the new MotoGP™ Academy, now everyone can become a champion.
The Revised Tutorial is a series of short gameplay sessions with custom rules, to help new players to understand the basics of the game and feel confident on the bike. The new MotoGP™ Academy will teach how to improve and perfect their riding style to be faster on every track, through specific challenges focused on electronics, tyre consumption, brakes temperature and core differences between the three main categories.
On top of that, the Adaptive Difficulty System will help players through in-game pop-up messages, suggesting how to adapt and modify the difficulty level based on their skills. For example, the game could recommend lowering the difficulty if players don’t complete specific challenges or enable some helps in case of too many falls, or even suggest playing the tutorial dedicated to the tire consumption in case they finished a race with tyres in bad conditions. These hints will appear at the end of the race and players are free to follow these suggestions or not.
MotoGP™22 is also enhanced in every aspect. For those who are looking for a true next generation experience, here’s what the game has to offer:
A level of realism never seen before: new face animations, improved 3D characters and pits
Ride Height Device: players will be able to manually manage the locking mechanism of the RHD and control the compression of the bike’s suspensions
Enhanced tracks: surfaces have been improved to have a better rideability
Improved Suspension system: refined for a better feeling when passing over curbs
Tyres and Brakes temperatures are now affected by the slipstream, both for players and AI
Tyre deformation: a more realistic tyre behaviour making the experience even closer to reality
Bigger, sharper, faster!
MotoGP™22 includes also the full 2022 season with all the official content, including 120+ official riders and 20+ official circuits. Additionally, 70+ Historic Riders and bikes are available to bring back all the emotions of MotoGP™ legends.
The Managerial Career is back, allowing players to create their own team or join a real one managing every aspect of the strategy, from Bike Development to the dedicated staff that will support the rider. Players can also customize the season itself, choosing which Grand Prix they want to play from a different set of calendars.
And for the first time in the series, MotoGP™22 features the highly anticipated 2-player local split-screen*, online multiplayer* andcross-play through consoles of the same family.
MotoGP™22 will be released on April 21st, 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5**, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S**, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
**Free upgrade and Smart Delivery are supported
*Split-screen and online multiplayer not supported on Nintendo Switch
About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developer in the world. The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels™ Unleashed, as well as own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit www.milestone.it
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 19 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com
