Retro 2D platformer zooms into worldwide release with solo, co-op & competitive PvP action

LEIDEN, The Netherlands – Sept. 30, 2021 – Developer 2Awesome Studio and publisher CRITICAL REFLEX have released the speedrunning platformer game Aeon Drive today on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Aeon Drive plunges players into the ultimate action-packed challenge designed around 30 seconds of speedrunning mania across 100 cyberpunk-themed levels!

Aeon Drive stars Jackelyne, a space ranger desperate to get home. Armed with a power sword and teleportation dagger, Jackelyne must dash through the neon-infused metropolis of Neo Barcelona, using time and space-bending abilities to find all the drive cores to fix her ship – and save the city from doom.

These powers will help you in two gameplay modes: story mode, for solo players or up to four players in co-op; and competitive PvP, which features up to four players head-to-head. Aeon Drive’s co-op and PvP modes support local multiplayer at launch, with online multiplayer coming in a free update later this year. The game’s Discord and Twitter integration and global leaderboards let players compete with friends and fellow speedsters from across the globe.

Game Features:

• Warp Through Danger: Teleport through lasers, spikes and saws, and dash in a flash to avoid death through 100 levels of cyberpunk Neo Barcelona.
• Run Through Time: Aeon Drive cuts down on repetition and keeps the challenge ahead of you fresh. Collect time-warping devices and use them strategically as needed.
• Challenging Level Design: Levels increase in difficulty and scale, putting you on constant alert. Each level has multiple routes to explore to find the fastest time possible.
• Retro Pixel Art: Colorful visuals combine modern and old-school styles.
• Advanced Scoring System: New runs are fun and challenging for long-term replayability.

Aeon Drive‘s protagonist is voiced by actress Kira Buckland, best known for her roles as 2B in Nier: Automata, Reimi Sugimoto in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Trucy Wright in the Ace Attorney series, and Hiyoko Saionji in the Danganronpa series.

Over the last few weeks, Aeon Drive has hosted an international tournament to find the fastest speedster of all time, featuring well-known speedrunners like Distortion2, SpikeVegeta and Squillakilla. Watch the finals on Aeon Drive’s Steam page today at 10 a.m. PT (6 p.m. BST).

More Aeon Drive information can be found on Steam, and for all updates, follow us on Twitter!

About 2Awesome Studio

2Awesome Studio is an independent game development studio and indie publisher whose mission is to add awesomeness to reality by developing video games with new and addictive mechanics and finding games that are equally awesome to publish.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure these games are at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunded companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love!

Pre-order The Riftbreaker – a base-building survival game with action RPG elements – on Xbox Series X|S and enjoy a 10% discount. Or try out the game’s free demo available on either Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 30th, Szczecin, Poland.

With only two weeks left until The Riftbreaker launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, console gamers can now try the game out for free on the platform of their choice. Build up your base, slash hordes of alien enemies, protect your HQ, explore Galatea 37 for valuable resources, and try to build up the rift to jump back home. And once done? Pre-order the game on Xbox Series X|S with a 10% discount or mark October 14th in your calendar not to miss the game’s launch that’s also happening on PC and PlayStation 5.  

The digital version of The Riftbreaker will cost $29.99, 29.99 EUR, 24.99 GBP and be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass. The physical edition will also be available for both consoles.

ABOUT THE RIFTBREAKER™

As Captain Ashley S. Nowak, “the Riftbreaker,” you enter a one-way portal to Galatea 37, a distant planet at the far reaches of the Milky Way. Your purpose is to build and develop a base that will allow travel to and from Earth for further colonization. Ashley’s Mecha-Suit, which she calls “Mr. Riggs,” can withstand the harshest environmental conditions and has a full range of equipment for base construction, resource extraction, specimen gathering, and of course – combat. It is also capable of traveling through rifts that connect space across vast distances.

THE RIFTBREAKER™ – MAIN FEATURES

• BASE BUILDING – Your task is to construct a two-way rift connected to Earth. This will be a very complex undertaking requiring enormous amounts of energy. Simple solar collectors and a few tons of steel will not be enough. You will need to build up an intricate chain of mines, refineries, power plants, and research facilities to complete this mission.
• EXPLORATION – Galatea 37 is an unknown planet in the Sycorax belt of the Milky Way galaxy. Remote surveys have detected that it is inhabitable and perfect for colonization. The planet is full of rare minerals and substances that can be found scattered across the globe. Various biomes will surprise you with unknown fauna and flora, along with harsh weather conditions. Construct local outposts in resource-rich areas to transport the required material using rift technology.
• DEFENSE – Your presence on this planet will not go unnoticed! As you build up your industry and disrupt the natural order, the planet will start to see you as a threat. Build up your defenses – construct walls, barriers, and defense towers as the attacks get stronger with every passing day. You will face thousands of hostile creatures trying to eliminate your presence.
• HACK, SLASH, SHOOT – Mr. Riggs can be equipped with powerful weapons and abilities that will allow you to take on the largest of beasts. You will need to be ready to face lots of hostile alien creatures as you explore the planet.
• GATHER SAMPLES AND STRANGE ARTIFACTS – Fallen beasts will drop valuable research specimens as well as rare resources. Use everything you can gather to research and craft new technologies, buildings, weapons, and equipment. You can also scout the terrain using your sensors and dig for treasure buried underground.
• RESEARCH – Use your gathered samples to research new technologies that will help you build up your base, improve your defenses, develop new blueprints for your Mecha-Suit, or improve existing technologies.
• CRAFT – Mr. Riggs is fully customizable and upgradable. Use the blueprints that you’ve researched to craft new parts and weapons. Utilizing better materials in the crafting process will result in gear with improved properties. Each crafted item has unique properties.
• INTERACTIVE STREAMING – The Riftbreaker™ has built-in integration with all the most popular streaming services. The stream’s audience can actively participate in the game through multiple options, such as voting to send waves of new enemies, donating resources, or spawning environmental disasters like a tornado.
• THE SCHMETTERLING ENGINE – This game is built using the latest iteration of EXOR Studios’ in-house developed Schmetterling 2.0 engine, which was previously used to create X-Morph: Defense™ and Zombie Driver™. We pride ourselves in delivering fluid gameplay and fully utilizing the capacity of your hardware: uncapped frame rates, support for widescreen monitors, customizable controls, and more.
• COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT – If you’ve already read everything up to this point, then you might be interested in helping us shape the game. Please get in touch with us via our official Discord server or any other of our social media channels. We’ll be sharing insider information about the progress of the game’s development. We’d also love to get your feedback. Please come and help us make The Riftbreaker™ the game YOU want to play!

More information about The Riftbreaker™ can be found on Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store, the official website, Facebook, and Twitter. You can also join the official Discord channel to chat with the devs about the progress of development.

About Exor Studios

EXOR Studios is an independent game studio located in Szczecin, Poland. A team of passionate veterans, EXOR Studios focuses on delivering high-quality titles for core gaming platforms – PC and consoles. EXOR Studios was officially founded in 2007, though the company’s roots as a modding group can be traced back to as early as 2003. The studio’s first major project was D.I.P.R.I.P., a total conversion mod for Valve Software’s Source Engine. The experience and know-how gained from this project have allowed the team to produce the games they really love and want to make. The first standalone game from EXOR was Zombie Driver™, which has sold over 800,000 copies across multiple gaming platforms. The studio’s latest game, X-Morph: Defense™, released on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, was acclaimed by game critics and players alike. https://www.exorstudios.com

Experience the riveting conclusion in this thrilling return to Isla Nublar

Sunderland, United Kingdom – September 30, 2021 – Coatsink, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, today released the highly anticipated conclusion to the suspenseful VR survival adventure, Jurassic World Aftermath, with Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2, available exclusively on the Oculus Quest Platform for $14.99, £10.99, €14.99. Inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s blockbuster film franchise, Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 offers fans an immersive look at the legendary dinosaur theme park.

Crash-landing on Isla Nublar after the fall of the Jurassic World theme park, players find themselves trapped in an abandoned research facility when their mission to recover valuable information goes disastrously wrong. To survive, they’ll need to explore and solve puzzles, while evading a menagerie of ferocious dinosaurs, including ravenous Pteranodons, cunning Velociraptors, and the terrifying T. rex.

Featuring all-new locations, puzzles and dinosaur encounters, Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 builds on the wonder and excitement at every turn as players venture to the opulent heights of Dr. Henry Wu’s office then delve into a secret vault deep beneath the facility, leading to the story’s thrilling conclusion.

Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 requires the original game, Jurassic World Aftermath, to play.

“As fans of the Jurassic World films, we’ve witnessed how the franchise has ignited the imaginations of many by bringing its awe-inspiring, terrifying renditions of dinosaurs to the big screen like never before,” said Coatsink Narrative Designer, Jon Davies. “Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 aims to do for VR what the movies have done for film, offering a fully realized escape from an island full of dinosaurs. Franchise fans will really get a kick out of the nods to series lore, expanding the story of Isla Nublar in new and exciting ways.”
Features:

• Gripping gameplay that combines strategy, skill and non-stop thrills.
• Action-packed dinosaur encounters that require quick thinking to survive.
• A variety of devices to solve puzzles and discover secrets.
• Distinct cell-shaded art style that comes to life in VR.
• Jurassic World film franchise stars Jeff Goldblum and BD Wong reprise their voiceover roles as Dr. Ian Malcolm and Dr. Henry Wu, and Laura Bailey (The Last of Us: Part II) returns as park geneticist Dr. Mia Everett.

Buy Jurassic World Aftermath on Oculus Quest: https://coatsink.com/games/jurassic-world-aftermathFor more information about Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 visit: http://www.jurassicworldaftermath.com/Coatsink official site: https://coatsink.com/

About Coatsink
Coatsink formed in 2009 and has grown into a diverse and versatile development studio and indie publisher which is now part of the Thunderful Group. Coatsink has created and published fantastic games for all current gen consoles, PC and Virtual Reality, including the recent games Get Packed, Onward, Cake Bash, Transformers: Battlegrounds, PHOGS! and Jurassic World Aftermath. Coatsink has built its reputation on exciting and innovative titles and a wicked sense of humor.

Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com

About Oculus
The Oculus team at Facebook lets people defy distance—connecting with each other and the world—through world-class VR hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to cutting-edge research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, Oculus is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation.

Jurassic World Aftermath © 2021 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The doggo-themed brawler meets tower defense is available on Steam and Epic Games Store, Switch version to follow

SAN FRANCISCO – September 30, 2021 | Today, Skystone Games and Stonebot Studio are thrilled to announce the launch of The Last Friend on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A beautifully animated blend of action brawler and tower defense, The Last Friend and its courageously heroic canines are just begging for you to save them from the evils of the apocalypse. The Nintendo Switch edition of the game will be launching in the weeks ahead, with more details to follow.

In a limited run of just 400 units, the “True Frens” Edition of The Last Friend will give you the chance to bring your dog into the game. Does your pal Rex or Snowball have what it takes to be one of the many faithful four-legged compadres of our hero? The True Frens Edition is available now for just $49.99 on The Last Friend’s official site. The base version of The Last Friend retails for just $14.99 USD on Steam and the Epic Games Stores.

What Is The Last Friend?

Seamlessly blending both the arcade action of games like Streets of Rage with the strategical thinking of titles like Plants vs. Zombies, The Last Friend quickly becomes a battle of man and canine standing stalwart against the end of the world. The Last Friend brings in a horde of super-powered dogs to help players drive back the violent mutants and gangs of the apocalypse in a fun, fast-paced hybrid of Brawler and Tower Defense.

You’ll work your way across a vast dystopian, wasteland rescuing doggos who will in turn help you save the world in your roving battle station of conversion van that would make Harry from Dumb and Dumber incredibly jealous. 

Main Game Features:

• Tower Defense meets Brawler with a seamless blend of genres
• Combo-driven combat with special moves and powers galore
• Dozens of Dogs to Rescue with powers to upgrade as your progress
• Over 50 challenging and replayable levels to master and reap rewards from
• Survive the wasteland in an upgradeable roving battle station
• And yes… you can pet the doggos.

About Skystone Games

Skystone Games aims to be a global leader in video game publishing with a passion for uncovering rich new experiences highlighting incredible talent worldwide. Founded by industry veterans David Brevik (Creator of the Diablo franchise) and Bill Wang (Perfect World & Giant), Skystone Games has multiple development projects. The company’s first five titles, Boundary, Undying, The Last Friend, Underworld Dreams, and Spacelines from the Far Out, will soon launch on various platforms. Skystone is actively seeking more partners. More information can be found at Skystone.Games.

Become DJ Steph in the Prequel DLC to the Newest Entry in the Critically-Acclaimed Life is Strange Franchise

LONDON, UK (September 30, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today released LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS™- WAVELENGTHS, the DLC for the newest entry in the critically acclaimed Life is Strange franchise. Play as Steph – the beloved character  first introduced in Life is Strange: Before the Storm – and uncover her story in the year before Alex came to Haven Springs: spinning records, hosting a radio show, uncovering long hidden secrets and facing her future.

Watch the Life is Strange: True Colors – Wavelengths launch trailer here:

Brought to life by returning talent Katy Bentz, step into Steph’s radio booth in an all-new prequel story. Become the host for KRCT: Haven Springs’ best – and only – radio station. Over four seasons, discover more about Steph’s past and her relationships as she makes her mark on the record store and uncovers its secrets.
 
Spin records as a DJ, give advice to callers on the roll of a D20, and swipe through dating app matches as Steph embraces her new job, reckons with her past, and defines her future in Haven Springs.
 
Wavelengths features an all-new soundtrack. Hits from Girl in Red, Alt-J, Portugal, The Man, Foals, Hayley Kiyoko, Maribou State, and more set the tone for Steph’s journey, each packing an emotional punch.
 
Mallory Littleton, Senior Narrative Designer at Deck Nine Games states: “It seemed like such an obvious route to create a DLC around such a beloved character, but it was truly important to us to do it justice. We know Steph is an important character for many people, and we wanted to further that by allowing players access to her inner monologue, emotions, and internal conflicts.
 
This DLC is very much a love letter, not only to Steph, but to our community and those who find so much of themselves in this character”
 
LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS – WAVELENGTHS is available NOW on PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Steam, PC Windows Store, GeForce NOW, and Google Stadia. It will also be available on Nintendo Switch later this year. This content requires the base game Life is Strange: True Colors in order to play.
 
WAVELENGTHS is not available for standalone or separate purchase: only as part of the Deluxe Upgrade, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition.
 
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About Deck Nine Games
Deck Nine Games are an independent videogame developer devoted to bringing together two passions; meaningful storytelling and rich gameplay. Its talented team of developers have won awards for their work in films, TV and videogames. Located at the foot of the Colorado mountains, Deck Nine Games is focused on becoming a premium developer of narrative adventure games for consoles, PC and mobile devices.
For more information on Deck Nine Games visit: www.DeckNineGames.com
 
About Square Enix External Studios
Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including RPG Shooter OUTRIDERS®,the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, and titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum® and Sleeping Dogs®.
 
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  164  million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over  85 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

GeForce RTX-enhanced version to feature high fidelity, real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, up to 8K resolution and more

MONTRÉAL, CANADA (September 30, 2021) – Today, Eidos-Montréal released a new trailer highlighting the PC version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, which has been co-developed with partner studio d3t Ltd. The PC version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy allows players to experience high levels of fidelity, real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS’ AI-powered performance boost, diffuse illumination, HDR and wide color gamut, and up to 8K resolution.

Additionally, players without access to a GeForce RTX PC (or are away from their system) will be able to stream the RTX-enhanced version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy via NVIDIA’s cloud-based GeForce NOW service, with in-game progress transferable between devices.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version for Nintendo Switch also coming to select regions October 26.
 
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Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal™ is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises including the acclaimed Tomb Raider® and Deus Ex® series. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation.
Eidos-Montréal and its network of studios, Eidos-Sherbrooke™ and Eidos-Shanghai™, are part of the Square Enix® group of companies. More information on Eidos-Montréal can be found at https://eidosmontreal.com.
 
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 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
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Step into an otherworldly, alternate history version of 1989 Berlin in this compelling narrative FPS

Cologne, Germany – September 30th, 2021 – INDUSTRIA, a surreal first-person shooter from Headup & Bleakmill, is available now on Steam priced at $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99. To celebrate the announcement, a new launch trailer gives a flavour of the compelling story that drives players through an eerie and atmospheric world, where dangerous robotic foes roam the city streets in a title inspired by the classic narrative shooters of the 2000s.

INDUSTRIA is set in 1989 on the eve of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Playing as a scientist named Nora, you set out to search for your missing friend and lover, leading you into the parallel dimension city of Hakavik, where East Berlin’s brutalist architecture merges with strange technological apparatuses and futuristic robots.

The enigmatic shooter combines the imagery and themes of surrealism and science fiction to create an unforgettable world where the player will be driven forward by a compelling story, a Lynchian ambiance, and intense FPS action sequences as they work to save their missing friend and discover the secrets behind INDUSTRIA’s beguiling setting.

Players will be equipped with four firearms and a melee weapon as they roam a dystopian landscape populated by mechanical monstrosities that reflect the strange state of a city augmented by unrecognisable technology. They must also be mindful of scarce resources should they hope to survive long enough to put together the pieces that will allow them to decode the mystery at the heart of this intriguing tale.

“INDUSTRIA started as a two man-hobby project, but it’s grown into something much bigger,” reflects David Jungnickel, Co-Founder at Bleakmill. “After the hard work our now six-person team has put in over the last six years, we’re thrilled that players can finally step into the surreal sci-fi world we’ve created for them. We hope for them to discover a game ambitious in its visuals and narrative, but also streamlined in its mechanics and experience.”

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About Headup Games
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box.

About Bleakmill Games
We, David Jungnickel from Berlin and Steve Chapman from Glasgow, first met each other back in 2014. Working in a big team, we soon decided to do our own passion project: INDUSTRIA. It started as a Silent-Hill-like, was an undefined horror indie game for some time and became a fleshed out, narrative first-person shooter with strong mystery elements. As we both have a past in modding, especially in the Source Engine, a strong similarity to big names like Half-Life 2 and Portal naturally developed itself over the years. Getting supported by our composer Lukas Zepf, sound designer Clemens Ruh, character animator Ben Davis and first person animator Gabriel Kirchner, INDUSTRIA is on a good way to be released in Q3 2021 as our debut title.

Nine Worlds Studios to work on Tropico 7

Seattle, Wash – September 30, 2021 –  Kalypso Media Group today officially announced that a brand-new development studio explicitly tasked with producing the PC and next-generation console sequel to the Tropico strategy series has begun its preparations to work on the well-known franchise. Nine Worlds Studios is named after the nine worlds of Norse mythology – symbolising the team’s ambition to create new worlds. This symbolism is also reflected in the logo.

Thomas Schneider, previously in a similar position at Aesir Interactive, was hired to set up the studio on site and later as project manager. Nine Worlds Studios is the second Kalypso-owned studio in the tech hub of Munich, Bavaria, alongside the well-known Realmforge Studios (developer of the Dungeons series). The studios share the attractive location with many housing options and transport connections to create workflow synergies between them. The addition of Nine Worlds Studios represents the fifth development studio within the Kalypso Media group of companies.

Simon Hellwig, Managing Director of Kalypso Media Group, said, “We are pleased to announce the establishment of our second studio in Munich. This allows us to use already existing infrastructures between our two studios. We are confident in our ability to ramp up the studio to full size by early next year to start production of Tropico 7.”

Dr. Anika Thun, Managing Director of Kalypso, added, “Due to the fantastic experience we have had with the city of Munich and the general promotion of video games in Bavaria, it was a logical decision to expand in this region. We are now looking for talented team members who want to work on the latest installment of the cult classic series. Candidates with experience in Unreal Engine programming, Unreal Engine technical art, game, level, narrative and mission design, as well as UI/UX, VFX artists, animation specialists and 3D generalists, who are ideally also familiar with the Unreal Engine, are encouraged to apply and join us in Munich.”

Thomas Schneider, Project Manager said, “As Kalypso’s fourth developer studio in Germany, Nine Worlds can draw on a wealth of experience as well as a reliable network, while at the same time becoming part of an environment in which all sides are passionate and actively involved in the development of international brands. I am very pleased to be working with such a strong and renowned company to establish the ambitious Nine Worlds Studios in such a renowned games location as Bavaria.”

Recruitment for the new studio is underway, with vacancies advertised on relevant job boards as well as on the Kalypso Media website.

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About Kalypso Media Group GmbH:

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 150 employees at 10 locations in Germany, England, France, Japan and the USA. Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, as well as five development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale), Claymore Game Studios (upcoming Commandos game) since March 2020 and Nine Worlds Studios (Tropico 7) in Munich since 2021. With the acquisition of a majority stake in the French Bulwark Studios by Kasedo Games and the new foundation of Nine Worlds Studios in 2021, Kalypso Media now unites a total of 5 development studios in the group of companies.

Specializing in the development of strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media Group’s IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media’s most recent releases are Port Royale 4, Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ and Spacebase Startopia. Upcoming releases include Disciples: Liberation (October 21, 2021). Recent releases from Kasedo Games include City of Gangsters, Filament and the console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. More at www.kalypsomedia.com.

Starting today, you can take up the mantle of an architect to reinvent the city of Paris.

Following Early Access last February and feedback from the community, Enodo Games is proud to launch with the long-awaited new “Career Mode”.

Paris, France – September 30th, 2021. Enodo Games, French indie studio, is proud to announce the official launch of The Architect: Paris for PC, a construction game allowing players to rebuild and reinvent the French capital. Following feedback from the community during Early Access which started in February 2021, the studio has added improvements and new features to the game, as well as a long-awaited Career Mode to offer an optimized gaming experience. The construction game is out today on Steam, Epic and GOG.  

In The Architect: Paris, every building that makes up the Parisian urban landscape can be shaped based on one’s will and imagination. Players have the unique opportunity to recreate the City of Lights as they want it thanks to multiple available architectural styles or from their own original designs, re-imagining the city as anything from a business district to a medieval city or a futuristic one. Budding architects will be able to mix historical and modern designs in a detailed simulated city to obtain a customized and authentic vision of Paris.

Following community feedback, Enodo Games has developed a complete “Career” Mode, full of projects and challenges, which also serves as a tutorial to allow players to take ownership of the tools before starting in the “Sandbox” mode and letting their creativity shine. The addition of managerial challenges within the “Career” Mode will see players facing challenges like those facing the true mayor of Paris.

Discover the two playing modes available in The Architect: Paris:

• The Career Mode, composed of three acts, has players realize 25 projects with specific goals to reach and unlock the next projects as well as the Sandbox mode.
• The Sandbox Mode offers the city of Paris to build upon without any specific missions, where the players are free to demolish, redraw and rebuild the city at will.

Today, The Architect: Paris is composed of 27 districts that aspiring architects can shape entirely to their will.  

In a community spirit, The Architect: Paris offers new project-sharing features which let players import the creations of others into their own game. New architects will be able to take inspiration from shared projects to recreate something original or to integrate iconic buildings directly into their own City of Lights.

The game is also open to mods and the community members can create their own new designs and make them available to all players.

Jean-Baptiste Reynes, CEO of Enodo Games, states: “We are proud to be able to offer an accomplished construction game that gives players the freedom to redraw Paris, and to take on the role of an architect. Since early access, last February, we have developed new features that we hope players will like globally.” He adds: “We count on the feedback of our community tremendously, and this is why we are proud to propose the all new ‘Career’ mode within the game. It adds new challenges and help the players get a grip on the various tools available before they dive into a freer ‘Sandbox’ mode.” 

For more information, follow The Architect Paris on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and the game’s Discord channel.

The only limit is your imagination!

About Enodo Games
From Enodo… to Enodo Games

Founded by two architects, the firm Enodo has been developing interactive 3D environments using video game technology for 15 years. These immersive environments allow varied professionals to enjoy unique experiences which are both very powerful and educational. It is thus very naturally that Enodo Games came to be in 2014, when the founders of Enodo decided to reverse their process and to bring to the video game industry the expertise they acquired throughout the years. Being city builders enthusiasts, the team members designed the tools they would have liked to see in other games. The Architect: Paris does not give the possibility of building a city from a catalogue of different pieces of cities but to truly imagine, design and create the future of an existing one.

LONDON – Sep. 30, 2021 – The critically-acclaimed, top-selling Monster Hunter™ series reached new heights earlier this year with the global release of Monster Hunter Rise™ on Nintendo Switch™. Receiving widespread praise for its trademark action RPG gameplay, exciting new features, and continued free post-launch support, Monster Hunter Rise is opening the gates of Kamura Village to PC players starting on January 12, 2022. Prior to the full game’s release, a free public demo will be made available on Steam beginning on October 13. In addition to confirming specifics for Monster Hunter Rise on PC, new information was also revealed for all Monster Hunter Rise players including details on upcoming collaboration content and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak™, the monstrous new expansion which will be available simultaneously for Nintendo Switch and PC in summer 2022.

Monster Hunter Rise is the latest installment in the action RPG series and transports players to Kamura Village, a colorful and tranquil setting that attracts visitors with its unique culture and innovative hunting technologies. The core gameplay experience in Monster Hunter Rise stays true to the highly-praised previous Monster Hunter entries, where hunters must equip their armor and select from one of the 14 different weapon types. As players defeat monsters and progress through the game, items carved from fallen foes can be used to craft unique weapons and armor that will increase their chances of future success and survival. Hunters can tackle these challenges solo, or with up to three other hunters in cooperative local or online play.

Monster Hunter Rise evolves the series by introducing several new and exciting mechanics for hunters to master. For the first time in a Monster Hunter game, wire-based grappling actions can be performed by using a “Wirebug” while standing or in mid-air, adding an all-new level of aerial maneuverability to hunting strategies and attacks. Additionally, the game debuts the “Wyvern Riding” technique, which allows players to temporarily take control of a monster and yields spectacular battle sequences during a hunt. Monster Hunter Rise also introduces new hunting partners called Palamutes, personalized and rideable “Canyne” companions that will provide players with a new set of attack options. The “Canyne” Palamute companions join the series favorite “Felyne” Palicoes in assisting players while out on a hunt.

At launch, the full version of Monster Hunter Rise on PC will include all major post-launch content that is available in the Nintendo Switch version through the end of November 2021. More information about future content and timing will be available at a later date. The PC version will feature customizable optimizations, allowing hunters to enjoy their journey in 4K resolution and with ultrawide (21:9 aspect ratio) support, while also offering uncapped framerates and high-resolution textures. Monster Hunter Rise on PC will be available on Steam on January 12, 2022 and is available now for pre-purchase. The game is currently available on Nintendo Switch.

A demo for Monster Hunter Rise on PC will launch on October 13, giving hunters ample time to enjoy a sampling of this new Monster Hunter experience before the full game releases on Steam. The PC demo provides players with numerous hunting options, including offline solo and online multiplayer (up to 4 players) using all 14 weapon types. For new hunters, the PC demo will provide a “Training” option and a “Wyvern Riding” tutorial, each offering useful tips and instructions. When hunters are ready, three different hunting quests and monsters are available to experience, each providing distinct levels of challenge from Beginner (Great Izuchi) to Intermediate (Mizutsune) and Advanced (Magnamalo).

Following the release of Monster Hunter Rise on PC, players of both platform versions can look forward to the newly revealed Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the monstrous expansion which will be available for purchase to all players in summer 2022. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak includes a new storyline and new base of operations, as well as new locales, monsters, gameplay features, quest rank (Master), and more. Hunters must own the base game and complete the 7-star Hub Quest called “Serpent Goddess of Thunder” in Monster Hunter Rise before beginning Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. All progress from the base game will transfer over to the expansionwhen played on the same system.

The identity of the eerie new monster featured in the debut trailer for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has been confirmed as Malzeno, a fierce elder dragon who will serve as the expansion’s flagship monster. Also joining the upcoming expansion, Shogun Ceanataur is a returning crab-like monster who first appeared in Monster Hunter 2.

For current Monster Hunter Rise players, a haunting new Capcom Collab was also announced today and will feature the brave knight Arthur from Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection™. After completing a challenging Event Quest, players can don Arthur’s iconic armor and the hunter’s throwing knives transform into lances, the classic weapon from the legendary series. Music from the recently-released Ghosts n’ Goblins: Resurrection will provide a backdrop to the heroic hunting action, and when a quest is completed as Arthur, a special cutscene will be bestowed upon its victors. This special collaboration quest will be available for Switch players beginning on October 28.

Finally, and also first revealed today, Monster Hunter is teaming up with SEGA to celebrate Sonic’s 30^th anniversary in Monster Hunter Rise. More details on this exciting new collaboration will be shared soon, prior to the Event Quest’s release in November.

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ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.

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