Original First-Person Zombie Shooter from Award-Winning Turtle Rock Studios Propels the Genre Forward with a Dynamic Cooperative Experience and Unique Take on PvP Combat 

Sydney, Australia – Oct. 13, 2021 – Warner Bros. Games today announced that Back 4 Blood, a new first-person cooperative zombie shooter, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PC, with cross-play and cross-generation support across all launch platforms. Back 4 Blood is also available now with Xbox Game Pass via Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PCs and mobile devices through Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As an Xbox Play Anywhere title for both Xbox and Windows PC, Back 4 Blood owners are entitled to both Xbox and Windows PC versions with shared saves, game add-ons and achievements. Additionally, owners of Back 4 Blood on PS4™ will have access to the game on PS5™ at no extra cost. 

To view and share the official Back 4 Blood – Launch Trailer

Developed by Turtle Rock Studios, the award-winning creators of the fan-favourite Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood combines a dynamic co-op campaign with thrilling moment-to-moment gameplay and near endless replayability that can be played with up to four friends online. The game also features a unique take on competitive, team-based strategy through the game’s PvP (Player vs. Player) Swarm mode. The Back 4 Blood campaign takes place after a catastrophic outbreak where most of humanity has either been killed or infected by a parasitic Devil Worm. Gamers can play as apocalypse veterans called Cleaners, a group of spirited zombie slayers, as they take on the infected horrors known as the Ridden in their effort to reclaim the world. 

“We are thrilled to launch Back 4 Blood and partner with the talented team at Turtle Rock Studios to bring gamers an exciting new experience in the co-op zombie shooter genre,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “Back 4 Blood gives players action packed gameplay with different competitive encounters that we feel fans will really have fun playing.” 

“Back 4 Blood encapsulates all of the hard work by the entire Turtle Rock Studios team to deliver a brand-new, best-in-class zombie shooter,” said Chris Ashton, Co-Founder and Design Director, Turtle Rock Studios. “This is the game we envisioned for our passionate and dedicated community, and we are proud to finally see it realised for our fans to enjoy.” 

Back 4 Blood features a diverse cast of eight playable characters making up the Ridden slaying crew known as the Cleaners, including Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim, Hoffman, Evangelo and Mom. Each Cleaner has their own in-game perks and secondary weapon to complement their distinct personalities, as they take on countless Ridden variants throughout the fight, from towering Tallboys, beastly Breakers and grotesque Ogres to screeching Snitches, ravenous Hags and many more. 

Back 4 Blood utilises the innovative Card System, a new rogue-lite component that enhances the experience with each playthrough, ensuring that every gameplay session feels unique. Players can easily dive into the Card System’s vast customisation options to create their own fully personalised deck of cards to combat the adaptive A.I. known as the Game Director, which monitors actions behind-the-scenes and responds accordingly by adding obstacles such as special Ridden mutations through Card System modifiers known as Corruption Cards. Players can change up the gameplay by utilising specific cards to strategise against the Game Director, from amplifying equipment to reloading weapons, as they take on hordes of enemies in their path. 

Swarm mode in Back 4 Blood accompanies the game’s cooperative campaign elements with more gut-wrenching action and a new twist on PvP gameplay. Two squads of four can face off against each other in a best-of-three series of rounds as teams swap between playing as the Cleaners and the Ridden. Points are then awarded based on how long the Cleaners can stay alive and endure Ridden attacks, with the team that clocks the most time winning the match. While playing from the Ridden perspective, gamers can choose from nine Ridden types, each with different characteristics that can be upgraded with enhancements called mutations and then used collectively to aid the team and help turn the tide as the match progresses. 

The Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition is available for $99.95 AUD (RRP). The digital only Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition is available for $149.95 AUD (RRP), including the base game and Annual Pass featuring three upcoming downloadable content drops. The Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition is available for $159.95 AUD (RRP) including the base game, Annual Pass, Four-Character Battle Hardened Skin Pack and additional digital in-game items (Rare Banner, Spray, Emblem and Title). 

To learn more about Back 4 Blood, please visit Back4Blood.com or join the community conversation on Facebook (Back4Blood), Instagram (Back4Blood), Twitter (@Back4Blood), Twitch (Turtle Rock Studios), YouTube (Back4Blood) or Discord (Turtle Rock Studios). 

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About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about Warner Bros. Games can be found at www.warnerbrosgames.com. 

About Turtle Rock Studios 

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning independent game developer best known for its work on AAA franchises like Left 4 Dead, Evolve, and Counter-Strike. Turtle Rock Studios is currently developing the co-op shooter, Back 4 Blood, in partnership with Warner Bros. Games. 

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First Look at NBA® 2K22 Arcade Edition Coming Exclusively to Apple Arcade on October 19 

New gameplay trailer highlights authentic NBA 2K action optimized for Apple devices

2K today unveiled a trailer for NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition, showcasing an authentic NBA 2K experience built exclusively for Apple Arcade that will be available on October 19. The first look at the NBA action and exclusive modes such as The Association and MyCOURT in NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition can be found in the trailer below. 

In the all-new The Association mode, players can be the GM or Head Coach of their favourite NBA Franchises and build their own NBA dream teams, while in MyCOURT, players can level up stats with special drills in a custom court tailored to their individual athletes. Fans can also compete head-to-head with a friend in Online Multiplayer mode, play 3v3 street basketball in Blacktop mode, start a personal NBA journey in MyCAREER mode or jump into Quick Match featuring the latest 2021-22 NBA rosters.

For more information on the included modes, features, supported languages and more, visit the Apple App Store.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K22 news.

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Sydney, Australia – October 13, 2021 – Studio Revolution Software and publisher Microids are delighted to unveil a Dev Diary for Beyond a Steel Sky, exploring the game’s unique art style. From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind Watchmen, Beyond a Steel Sky is the spiritual successor to the classic Beneath a Steel Sky. The game will launch November 30 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and Nintendo Switch.

In this new Dev Diary, Art Directors Dave Gibbons and Sucha Singh detail the artistic intent and process behind Beyond a Steel Sky. “What we’ve done is to give it a comic book look, because we felt it was really appropriate to the game” explains Dave Gibbons. To achieve this distinct comic book style, Revolution wrote a custom cel-shading tool, ToonToy, which emulates Dave’s hand-drawn comic book style in real time. As well as achieving an aesthetic objective, this visual style helps focus the eye on key, important background objects that are important for gameplay.

The game’s visual design developed from the close collaboration between Dave Gibbons and Revolution Software’s art team, thanks to a fruitful iterative process where each fed off the other’s expertise, both technically and artistically. “It’s a very fluid process, providing very fast feedback as well. I can do a couple dozen drawings and I’ll get feedback that same day.” adds Dave.

Of course, aspects of Beyond a Steel Sky’s art style take inspiration from Beneath a Steel Sky, featuring numerous references to the previous game. “But newcomers won’t need to have played the original to enjoy Beyond. Both sets of fans will be happy.” says Sucha Singh.

Key features:

• A fascinating sci-fi world – An adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by willful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices.
• A thrilling story full of humour – Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance.
• A unique 3D comic book art style – A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.
• Ingenious puzzles – Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.

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Check out the game’s Beyond a Steel Book and Utopia Editions!

The Beyond a Steel Book Edition contains:

• An Exclusive Steelbook® featuring comic artwork from Dave Gibbons
• The game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch
• The game’s Original Soundtrack (digital format)
• A Sticker Sheet

The Utopia Edition includes all items available in the Beyond a Steel Book Edition:

• A Unique Collector’s Box
• An Exclusive Hologram Lamp
• A 50-page Mini Artbook
• 5 Holo-ad Cards
• Exchangeable Dog Tags (keychain & necklace)
• An Enamel Pin
• 2 XXL Premium Stickers

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Revolution Software

Founded in 1990, Revolution is a world-leading developer of narrative-driven adventure video games with titles such as the Broken Sword series, Beneath a Steel Sky and numerous major licenses. Having been played by over 10 million players, Revolution’s Broken Sword is one of the world’s best loved adventure series.

Sydney, Australia – Oct. 13, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it has shipped over 20 million gaming headsets¹ since launching HyperX Cloud gaming headsets in April 2014. Underscoring an unwavering commitment to provide comfortable gear for hours of gameplay, HyperX has developed a full line of headsets that deliver high quality sound and performance for gaming, listening to music, watching videos, and chatting. With gaming headsets designed to work with PCs, consoles and mobile devices, HyperX is a leader in the audio gaming market.

“Since the launch of the first HyperX gaming headset in 2014, we’ve steadily evolved our designs and selection of products to become an industry leader for quality, comfort, and sound,” said Kevin Hague, general manager, HyperX. “As competitive and casual gaming continues to gain popularity across PCs, consoles, and mobile platforms, we strive to further advance our headsets to new levels and look forward to delivering the next 20 million high quality headphones to discerning customers worldwide.”

HyperX offers a variety of PC, console and wireless headsets to deliver best-in-class products designed to enhance the gaming experience. HyperX’s line of Cloud gaming headsets provide superior performance, comfort and quality designed to meet the most rigorous demands of all gamers. Highlighting support for the esports community and delivering professional-grade gaming gear for both PC and console gamers, HyperX is celebrating a range of product and company milestones, including:

Since launching its first gaming headsets in 2014, HyperX has expanded its Cloud gaming headset product lineup to include a variety of PC, console, and wireless gaming headsets for a range of gaming needs and applications. The HyperX brand is recognised for delivering high-quality products, including gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and microphones. 

¹  Based on internal HyperX records of headsets shipped since 2014.

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components.

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About HP

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com .

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Spaceflight Simulator Explores Our Solar System on Steam Early Access in Q1 2022 

Nintendo Switch Takes the Launch Pad Next Year 

MARIBOR, Slovenia – 12 October 2021 – Spaceflight Simulator, a game with real-life physics where astronauts and engineers build their own rockets and explore the universe, prepares for take off via Steam Early Access in Q1 2022. Developer Stefo Mai Morojna has sent more than 20 million space explorers into the cosmos via the App Store and Google Play, built a Discord community of more than 30,000 rocket scientists and counting, and already has a Nintendo Switch version planned for lift off in 2022 simultaneously with the PC 1.0 release.

Choose from a plethora of parts like fuel tanks, payload systems, and engines employing completely accurate rocket physics, to construct advanced spaceships capable of reaching the furthest depths of the Milky Way. Let your imagination run free while mixing and matching parts to build the rocket of your dreams or recreate famous SpaceX, Apollo, and NASA rockets to blast off from the Earth on exuberant expeditions. 

Explore a vast, realistically sized solar system. Experience the extreme heat and dense atmosphere of Venus, the cold red dusky mountains of Mars, its low-gravity twin moons Phobos and Deimos, or stick a little closer to home and initiate a Moon landing with easy to pick up but challenging to master controls.

Join a community of space-enthusiasts that has launched more than 300 million rockets into the great beyond via iOS and Android devices. The Parts, Skins, Planets and Bundle DLC currently available for mobile enters orbit for Steam Early Access at launch so explorers can traverse Jupiter and its four moons right out the gate alongside new rocket parts and ship skins debuting in Early Access and exclusive for PC.

“It’s hard to believe a project started from my bedroom as a job application for Kerbal Space Program has been played by tens of millions of people and is now coming to PC and Nintendo,” said Stefo Mai Morojna, lead developer. “Needless to say, I didn’t get the job. But I did get a passionate community just as excited about space exploration as I am!”

Spaceflight Simulator lands on Steam Early Access in Q1 2022 for $11.99 USD. The game supports English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Malay, Indonesian, Korean, and Japanese languages.

For more information, follow @SpaceflightSim on Twitter, like its Facebook page, subscribe to its YouTube channel, or join the expedition via Discord.

About Stefo Mai Morojna

Based in Slovenia, Stefo started working on the Spaceflight Simulator as a job application in hopes to work with Kerbal Space Program. While he never heard back from them, his project later became a hit mobile app downloaded more than 20 million times. Now, he has an entire team dedicated to expanding his passion for gaming and space, and bringing expeditions to even more people on consoles.

Mötley Crüe kickstarts the hype in new launch trailer

MONTRÉAL, CANADA (October 12, 2021) – Today, Eidos-Montréal released the official launch trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy showcasing a taste of the antics and escapades that await the interplanetary team in their out-of-this-world narrative adventure. The fate of the galaxy is in the hands of a ragtag band of misfits…what could go wrong?

Watch the launch trailer here

 Set to Mötley Crüe’s headbanging “Kickstart My Heart,” the launch trailer helps answer that question, showcasing just some of the chaotic action to ensue. Although their differences often lead them into trouble, on the battlefield, each of the Guardians contributes something special to the team; explosive specialist Rocket is well-equipped to dish out area-of-effect damage, Groot provides unparalleled defensive support, Drax powers through any resistance head-on and Gamora lends swift and precise swordsmanship to the squad. As Star-Lord, players will call the shots both on the battlefield and throughout the story.
 
In the trailer, fans will also get a peek at the myriad of colorful characters that the Guardians will encounter in their travels across the galaxy, including fan-favorites from the Marvel universe alongside completely original characters.
 
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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About Marvel Entertainment
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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.

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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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London, October 12, 2021 |The British Esports Association is proud to announce that it will host the second annual World Esports Day, due to take place on Saturday 23rd October 2021 and bring people together for a global celebration of esports.

Following on from the success of last year’s activities, the event is coming back bigger and better to increase awareness of the positive impacts that esports has on society.

The campaign aims to celebrate all things competitive gaming, including the players, tournaments, streams, content, as well as other areas that help to build up the industry.

World Esports Day is backed by the British Esports Association, as well as having further support from the Global Esports Federation, Singapore Esports Association and Twitch.

After raising money for Special Effect in last year’s event, this year the selected charity is COVAX.

‘COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a worldwide initiative aimed at access to COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organization.’ 

In light of the pandemic, British Esports decided it was best to support this charity in its journey to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to countries all around the world.

Funds raised will go straight to COVAX and allow more people globally to be protected amidst the current global situation. 

There are several ways to get involved with #WorldEsportsDay, whether you are an individual or organisation.

Some of the many things to do include: hosting an event, running a stream, doing an educational piece or even just promoting esports through social media.

To give some inspiration, these are some of the activities completed last year:

– RAF vs student show matches
– Warzone Tournament
– Fundraising Stream
– Social Media Post
– Merchandise Promotion

World Esports day allows for organisations to let their creativity shine through and help to celebrate all of the positive aspects of esports with people from around the globe. Download our activity deck:
British Esports has created a deck for individuals and organisations to gain more of an understanding about the day itself, as well as how they can get involved.

This deck outlines the processes behind things like donations to give you more of an understanding about what happens in a more detailed way.

As well as the deck, there are also several assets and resources available to help get activities started, and for you to show your support for the campaign. 

These include:
– Social media templates
– Streaming overlays
– Donation ticker
– High-quality logos

All of the World Esports Day assets provided have the space for individuals and organisations to include their own branding, whilst showing their support for the day.

If you have any questions about the day, or how to get involved, contact us through [email protected], alternatively make sure to check out the World Esports Day website.

Already have a plan for an activity? Fill out the form to let us know what you’re doing to celebrate so we can help support. Remember to use the hashtag #WorldEsportsDay and let us know what you are doing to celebrate.

Starting tomorrow, hunt monsters in a spooky limited-time event

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 12, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced that the frightful, limited-time event from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow SixSiege Year 4, Doktor’s Curse, will be back starting tomorrow until November 2. This event brings back the Monster Hunt game mode in the same spooky but reworked, Frankenstein version of the Theme Park map where Doc’s dreadful horrors are roaming. But this time, monsters will hunt monsters.

Click the image to be taken to the trailer

In this new version of the 5v5 Monster Hunt mode, some Monsters (Lion and Jackal) have joined the side of the Exterminators. The Sledges are back and again, they only wield Sledge hammers as weapons and one gadget from a selection of three, each attached to a unique operator skin – Eyenox Model III (Jackal), Heartbeat Sensor (Pulse) and EE-ONE-D (Lion). They will face five other Monsters: a cast composed of Lesion, Frost, Kapkan, Smoke, and Ela, with new additions of Aruni and Melusi. The defending Monsters have no weapons but can use traps and a unique ability created for this mode: become momentarily invisible and run faster to escape. The attacking Monsters’ goal is to kill all the opponents, while the defending Monsters must try to survive the round.

The Doktor’s Curse Collection, including bundles for Smoke, Kapkan, Frost, Lesion, Doc, Bandit and Ela, is back, with the addition of bundles for the new Monsters: Jackal, Lion, Aruni, Melusi, and Kaid. Bundles are available for 1680 R6 Credits each or via the collection packs for 300 R6 Credits each. Each player logging in from tomorrow until November 2 will get a Doktor’s Curse pack for free and can get three other packs by completing Ubisoft Challenges.

To learn more about the Doktor’s Curse, please visit: www.Rainbow6.com/doktorscurse

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 75 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

Nintendo Switch Version Takes A Nap Until Early 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Oct. 11, 2021 – To The Rescue!, the heartfelt dog shelter management simulator from developer Little Rock Games and publisher Freedom Games, jumps into the loving arms of Windows PC and Mac via Steam on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Nintendo Switch version goes up for adoption in Q1 2022. 20% of proceeds from both versions will be donated to The Petfinder Foundation to support real world animal shelters.

Take charge of the local animal shelter to help stray pups find new and loving forever homes. In between belly rubs and sessions of playing fetch, ensure that the inner workings of the shelter are running properly. Foster a warm and welcoming environment for future pet parents to come and meet their soon-to-be companions. 

Ensure people and puppers find their perfect fit by matching between four dog sizes, seven breed types, and dozens of individual personality traits for adopters and doggos. It’s a bittersweet day when furry friends leave the shelter, but the happiness on their faces knowing they’ve found their families warms the heart every time.

Taking care of adorable fuzzy butts isn’t all fun and games; there’s inevitably more to be done. Balance feeding, grooming, and exercise schedules for all of the dogs. Treat, pun intended, any illnesses that may arise to keep the pups in tip-top shape for the next game of tug-of-war. Manage shelter resources by upgrading facilities and replenishing inventory, all on a tight budget. Keep up good standing with other members of the neighborhood to keep the shelter support strong. It may take an army, but those fuzzy faces make it more than worth it.

“To The Rescue! balances the wholesome feel of a loving and cozy animal game with some of the hectic realities of running a real animal shelter,” said Olivia Dunlap, co-founder, Little Rock Games. “We wanted to pay respect to all of the hardworking volunteers running actual animal shelters and raise awareness for their profession through the power of video games!”

To The Rescue! will be available for $19.99 USD. The development team will pledge 20% of all profits from the game to The Petfinder Foundation. 

For more information on To The Rescue!, check out the Little Rock Games website and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord. 

About Little Rock Games

Little Rock Games is a community-based tabletop game development studio and To The Rescue! is their first digital project. Focusing on making projects that emphasize local, ethical, and impactful elements, the studio aims to raise awareness of social issues as well as donate to organizations whose work inspires the subject matter of their games.

To learn more, check out the official Little Rock Games website.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

For more information, visit the official Freedom Games website.