Fans of Habbo and digital collectors will be able to own a piece of Habbo Hotel
Helsinki, FI — September 27, 2021 — Sulake, an Azerion company, announced today that it will be releasing its first line of NFTs, backed by Ethereum. The NFTs will feature unique randomly generated Habbo avatars that fans of Habbo and digital collectors can purchase and wholly own as part of their portfolios. Sulake is also working on integrating the NFTs into the Habbo experience.
As well as reinvesting the revenues from the sale of the NFTs back into the game, the team behind Habbo has also decided to reserve 1000 NFTs for the community and details of how the NFTs will be distributed will be announced in the near future.
“The technology behind the NFTs provides tremendous security, giving greater control and a more defined ownership over digital Habbo merchandise,” said ValtteriKaru, CEO of Sulake. “Fans of Habbo can now own and collect items that embed themselves within Habbo’s history and infrastructure. This is a natural evolution of the collection of digital items that has been an integral part of Habbo since the game first arrived on the internet over 21 years ago.”
In addition to the upcoming NFT collection, Sulake has entered into partnership with Offsetra to offset the increased carbon footprint associated with NFT minting, confirming Sulake’s and its parent company Azerion’s strong commitment to ecological stewardship and actions to combat climate change and its impacts. Offsetra will measure the carbon emissions from the NFT minting transactions and then offset these emissions through a variety of ecological initiatives and programs, such as tree planting projects and renewable energy development.
The first edition of Habbo avatar NFTs consists of 12,500 unique, randomly generated pieces.The NFTs will be available this week from the dedicated webstore https://nft.habbo.com/
About Habbo and Sulake Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on providing a safe and fun online service for self-expression through its games, Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. Sulake was founded in 2000 by a small team of passionate people and now after 21 years, Habbo is still one of the largest virtual communities in the world, reaching players all over the world each month. With paying customers in over 115 countries and over 850,000 active users a month, Habbo continues to be a hugely popular and globally recognised brand.
Sulake’s mission is to enable its users to meet new people, make friends and give them a place to create and share their user-generated content in fun virtual surroundings. Sulake is a leader in ensuring online safety for children and was acquired in 2020 by Dutch media and technology company Azerion. www.sulake.com
Gamedec is a point and click adventure game based on a series of short stories with the same name. Players will dive into the world of virtual reality video games in a futuristic Warsaw. As a gamedec or game detective, players will solve mysteries that need to be handled with a little discretion and a keen mind.
Story
As a point and click adventure advertised as having a branching storyline and long-term consequences, Gamedec has a lot of lofty promises to fulfill. The writers have done an excellent job living up to the promises. There is an impressive number of branches to follow based on how players react, their professions, and the direction of their investigation. The player can usually approach an investigation as competent or incompetent as they wish. Of course, this is all at risk of long-term consequences. Someone the player may have helped in a previous case can be called upon for assistance later down the line. At the same time, lying to get a job done today may become a roadblock tomorrow.
The writing is excellent. Characters feel realistic whether there is a live person behind the character or a brainless NPC. The most impressive part is the writer’s ability to explore the grey areas of morality and ethics. Too many games create binary options for players: good or bad, forceful or polite. Instead, Gamedec provides a variety of approaches and hard decisions for players to make. It gives the game a more realistic feel.
Gamedec has an incredibly rich lore. It is an imaginative twist on modern video game culture taken to the next level. There is a great contrast between the shiny veneer of the rich playgrounds and the dark, gritty underground that lays beneath. The deep lore is likely helped by the fact that Gamedec is based on a collection of short stories that have already set the foundation for the game.
The lore is conveyed in a reasonable way that lets players go as deep as they want. Like most lore heavy games, a majority of lore is conveyed through optional intelligence files that can be perused at the player’s leisure. Files can provide a few extra clues about the world that may influence a person’s choices on how to approach the story, but this is purely a morality or personality basis.
Gameplay
Gamedec is a point and click adventure driven by the player’s decisions. Each game world is inspired by popular games in modern times and capture the spirit well with a combination of sharp visuals, writing, and the odd game mechanic to tie up the package. The game also offers a few slick puzzles that give players an edge or open an option in the future. The puzzles can be difficult, especially since there is no retry short of reloading a save. The consequence of failure is very reasonable as it doesn’t completely ruin long term success.
Professions are Gamedec’s take on the classic skill tree. Every major dialogue choice with an NPC will award a profession point in one of four categories. Abilities are mechanically balanced as each tree has its time to shine with different NPCs. On the other hand, the point balance is a little off. Almost every skill as a minimum cost of one point every category. Each category has a list of different conversation approaches that fall under its umbrella, but there isn’t enough overlap. Players who approach the gameplay with a particularly focused personality type may find themselves overflowing with one or two categories and trying to eek out another. This will force players into a corner where they either need to occasionally, but consistently take an approach that may go against the personality type they are trying to use for the playthrough. An easy and much needed solution is rebalancing the skill costs to require three out of four point category.
The investigation and deduction system is where Gamedec really shines. Each case offers branching options, each offering two or more deductions players will need to make based on the clues they have uncovered. While the end of the tree will usually converge at the same ending, the long-term consequences is what really gives the decisions weight. Uncovering clues can be a little tricky as some come from the most innocuous places; on the other hand, there is a good bit of fun in just making a wild guess and dealing with the consequences later. The system really makes players feel like a sci-fi Sherlock Holmes and is easily one of the best executed deduction-based video game in recent memory.
The controls and quality of life features is where Gamedec struggles a bit. The point and click control scheme is very standard. Hotkeys helps players navigate conversations a little faster. The real problem lays in how players find hot spots to interact with. Currently, players need to be a few steps away for the options to appear. When the player is a little lost for direction, this easily results in a lot of time wasted as they wander around trying to get on top of the right spot. To make matters worse, interacting with non-human objects can be a little inconsistent, especially when there are a lot of other things in the area. The controls would benefit from a mechanic that allows players to see hot spots from a longer distance, whether this is a toggled ability or a short-term radar ping.
I like how past player choices are clearly affecting the current situation. Everything of importance is signaled with square brackets and coloured text. Players with longer memories can rely on these clues to guide them to different results in future replays.
Visuals
Gamedec offers an excellent visual style. The team did a fantastic job of taking video game and sci-fi inspirations and making it uniquely their own. The video game worlds are the best of the bunch as no two worlds are the same yet everything feels familiar to gamers who have experienced many game genres and settings. The only knock against the art is the creepy NPC silhouettes that replace actual character portraits for minor characters. It breaks the immersion of the game and would benefit from being replaced in the future.
Audio
The audio experience in Gamedec is excellent. The layers of sound effects in the game make the world feel populated and alive. The soundtrack does a great job of subtly moving players into the right mood without being a distraction. The music shines during the tense moments of the game. As a non-violent, point and click adventure, the game is completely reliant on music to put players under pressure at important moments of the game. As a result, I often found myself making choices faster with less deliberation.
Currently, there is absolutely the bare minimum of voice acting in the game. The developers have promised partial voice acting in future updates as a stretch goal from their Kickstarter. Frankly, I am content with the current state as poor voice acting runs a good risk of ruining conversation heavy games like Gamedec.
Overall
Gamedec is an excellent point and click adventure that does justice to the mystery genre. Its dark and gritty writing that explores the grey areas of morality and consequence is fantastic. The investigation and deduction system is well done and is one of the best Sherlock Holmes type experiences in a long time. The game still has its fault as there are some minor quality of life issues and a need to rebalance profession point costs, but these minor imperfections can be fixed in a future update. Gamedec is a very good title that is worth taking a look at, even for those who aren’t fans of the point and click adventure genre.
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Remaster, remake, rework, re-release, a new coat of paint…….call it however you want but why not roll with it as long as it works? I don’t remember if I played as many remakes or remasters as I did this year. And don’t get me wrong, it is a lucrative business. A safe bet. If a game sold well before, why not release it again with support for higher resolutions, widescreen, polished textures, and call it a day? If anything, there is always a considerate amount of folks that weren’t there for the original, so why not play the improved version now? At least that’s how I imagine the mindset behind any remaster, so with that said let’s see what improvements we get with Crysis Remastered this time.
Story
The original game came out in 2007 and left a long-lasting mark in gaming. For a long time, the game was a benchmark for testing the strongest PC builds, so much that it spawned those “can it run Crysis” memes. It also had a gripping story, a nano suit that added some diversity to the gameplay, and incredible visuals at the time. What begins as a simple rescue mission becomes the battleground of a new war as alien invaders swarm over a Lingshan island chain. Your codename is Nomad and you’re a member of “Raptor Team”, a United States special forces operation that is sent to the island to investigate aggressive behavior by North Korea. A simple search and rescue mission pretty soon goes sideways, as it turns out you’re not just fighting against North Koreans, but extraterrestrial lifeforms as well. Luckily, you’re not alone. Guns are your best friends (like in any FPS game) and a signature of all three Crysis games – a nano suit.
Gameplay
Let’s talk more about the nano suit now. The nano suit is your trusty suit of armor with some bonus perks thrown in for good measure. You can sprint faster with it, turn on cloaking mode (effectively becoming invisible) and have an extra layer of armor during intense shootouts. All of those abilities use the energy of the armor (which recharges itself after a while) so it’s not like you can be invincible or invisible as much as you want. The emphasis is on using those abilities tactically and sparingly. And on top of that, it looks pretty cool. Soon enough you get the hang of its power by throwing around cars and barrels and trees at North Koreans. Or just picking them up and throwing them on one another. You’re also accompanied by a huge arsenal of pistols, automatic rifles, and a rocket launcher as you explore (and murder everything) the Lingshan island. The gunplay is decent although the enemy AI can be pretty dumb at times. I had North Koreans trying to shoot at me through rocks or while they were hidden behind various structures. They also assume that you’re unable to move like them so they will shoot 90% of the time at your last known spot.
Visuals
If I reviewed the original Crysis when it came out, I could have used everything I wrote so far from this review and I wouldn’t be wrong. But here we are at a breaking point. Usually the reason and main selling point for remasters and remakes. The visuals. While you could say that the original Crysis broke new ground, there is literally nothing that stands out in this remaster. Crysis Remastered adds support for up to 8K resolutions, DLSS, and ray-tracing, along with the ability to swap between classic and modern suit controls. That’s pretty much it. The visuals do seem more ironed out but the color palette is still the same. It still looks like a game that came out more than 10 years ago. What good is the 8K resolution support if I have nothing good to show for it? This edition is basically just a release that’s made to run on modern systems and that’s all it is. No jaw-dropping visuals and the only new stuff I’ve noticed are some bugs when it comes to enemy AI.
Audio
Nothing new on this front as well. The gun sounds are decent and the audio atmosphere of a tropical island is spot on. But then again, the same could be said for the original. The game still retains the ability to not have English subtitles on higher difficulties (so you can only guess what North Koreans are talking about) which is a rather unconventional approach when it comes to gameplay immersion. Voice acting is on the level as well, it’s just disappointing that I didn’t notice anything new here so I could say “oh, this wasn’t in the original”.
Overall
To call this “remastered” is somewhat misleading in my book. The proper title would be “optimized for new hardware” but that’s not as catchy. If you recently played the original, there is nothing in this release that would justify a purchase. It comes with a hefty price tag with almost none of the visual upgrades. On top of that, this release is without the Crysis: Warhead expansion and without multiplayer. It is a rare and sad example where you get way more content with the original rather than a remaster.
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Join us as we embark on a journey through the atmospheric melancholic northern world wilderness of Northern Journey, we start off by visiting the local village and speak to a variety of the townsfolk and complete a few small quests and find the key required to enter the The Forest Path in Deadwell.
A norwegian happysad game set in a northern land! Adventure through a beautiful and very varied wilderness. Dive, fly, use ziplines and find different weapons to aid your journey to reach the cold mountains and below. Encounter over 50 unique bosses and enemy types!
Northern Journey Developer: Slid Studio Publisher: Slid Studio Platform: Windows Release Date: 19 Aug, 2021 Price: $11.99
Recommended – “A great atmospheric and melancholic gameplay experience, filled with fast moving fluid combat, no level grinding, an amazing soundtrack and a linear but still vast open wilderness to explore.”
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Historic trading sim drops anchor on next-gen consoles,brand-new launch trailer shows off a stunning 4K Caribbean playground
25th September – Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios have announced that historic, seafaring trade simulator Port Royale 4 has arrived safely at port and launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A brand-new launch trailer demonstrating the enhanced weather and lighting effects as well as overall performance boost available for the new-gen versions.
Port Royale 4 for new-gen consoles includes a stunning 4K game world on PS5 and Xbox Series X (1080p on Xbox Series S), cross-gen save capability and real-time cloud rendering, and is available in both standard and extended digital editions – the latter featuring exclusive digital content such as 4 lighthouses and the blueprints to 5 magnificent parks with which players can decorate their settlements.
The ‘Buccaneers’ DLC is also available to purchase from today at Nintendo eShop at 10% off until the 3rd of October. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players can also pick up the DLC from today to play the brand-new ‘Buccaneer’ game mode where players can amass a scurvy crew, capture, or build their own pirate fleet and raise the notorious Jolly Roger while exploring 12,000,000 square kilometres of uncharted Caribbean Sea.
InformationTitle:Port Royale 4 Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X|S Developer:Gaming Minds Studios Genre:Trade simulation Release:Out now – PS5|PS4, Xbox Series X|S Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™
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About the Kalypso Media Group
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 150 employees in 10 locations throughout Germany, England, France, Japan, and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming Commandos game). Kasedo Games also now holds a majority stake in France-based developer Bulwark Studios, increasing the Kalypso Media Group’s total development studios to 4.
Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, Railway Empire, and others. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster, Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Dungeons 3 – Complete Collection, Railway Empire – Complete Collection, Port Royale 4, Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ and Spacebase Startopia for Nintendo Switch™. Upcoming releases include Disciples: Liberation (21/10/21). Kasedo Games’ recent releases include Filament, console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, Distant Kingdoms (available in Steam Early Access) as well as City of Gangsters.
Space sim touches down on Nintendo Switch™ family of consoles,launch trailer available now
25th September – Publisher Kalypso Media and in-house developer Realmforge Studios have announced that Spacebase Startopia is now available for Nintendo Switch™.
Offering hours of strategic space station management action, Spacebase Startopia for Nintendo Switch™ also gives players a veritable space-buffet of extra-terrestrial entertainment – from space whale therapy sessions to cat cafes and even the time-bending Black Hole Drop – and a selection of galactic gadgetry to deck out their base and attempt to entice the interest of passing holidaymakers. In cooperation with the station’s own totally-not-homicidal AI, VAL, players will have to work to transform their base’s three unique decks into the galaxy’s #1 holiday hotspot.
Spacebase Startopia for Nintendo Switch™ is available now as a digital purchase via Nintendo eShop and is also available as a physical boxed retail version. The game can be picked up for PC via the Kalypso Store and Steam and other consoles via the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
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Title:Spacebase Startopia Platforms:Nintendo Switch™, PS4|5 |Win/Mac/Linux, Xbox (One, Series X|S)Developer:Realmforge Studios Genre:Management simulator Release:Out now Hashtag:#SpacebaseStartopia
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Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humour. And as if maintaining the three space station decks, entertaining the eight alien races and defending against enemy invaders weren’t enough of a challenge, the dynamic narrator AI is not going to mince matters and commentates events in a friendly but sharp-tongued manner.
Features
The 10-mission, fully dubbed single-player campaign will require all your skills as Commander of the Spacebase Startopia as you strive to create one of the most attractive trade and tourism destinations in the known universe
Each of the three decks will require your leadership skills — the Sub Deck containing all of the rooms vital to survival, while the Fun Deck focuses on your visitors, and the flora and fauna found on the Bio Deck provides sufficient resources for survival as well as a home for the graceful Dryads
Prevail against AI competitors, for you are not alone on the station. Sabotage your opponents’ economy or attack them with your mech units, conduct trade and beware of space pirates eager to board
The dynamic narrator AI ‘VAL’ reacts to your decisions and is always at your side in both word and deed – alongside offering the occasional extremely unqualified comment
Hone your skills as the Commander of Spacebase Startopia in the many challenges of the single-player campaign or play your way in the customisable sandbox mode
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About the Kalypso Media Group Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 150 employees in 10 locations throughout Germany, England, France, Japan, and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming Commandos game). Kasedo Games also now holds a majority stake in France-based developer Bulwark Studios, increasing the Kalypso Media Group’s total development studios to 4.
Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, Railway Empire, and others. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster, Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Dungeons 3 – Complete Collection, Railway Empire – Complete Collection, Port Royale 4, Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ and Spacebase Startopia for Nintendo Switch™. Upcoming releases include Disciples: Liberation (21/10/21). Kasedo Games’ recent releases include Filament, console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, Distant Kingdoms (available in Steam Early Access) as well as City of Gangsters
Warner Bros. Games and DC have debuted the official key art for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the genre-bending action-adventure shooter featuring DC Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark. Developed by Rocksteady Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will combine the studio’s signature character-driven story gameplay with third-person shooter action to deliver a gaming experience unlike any other. Set in the richly detailed open-world Metropolis, the game’s original narrative follows the four Suicide Squad members as they take on an impossible mission to save Earth and kill the World’s Greatest DC Super Heroes.
Don’t forget to tune in to DC FanDome, the ultimate DC fan experience, October 16 at 10 AM PDT/ October 17 at 4 AM AEDT for an exclusive look at a new reveal from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Sequel to Critically Acclaimed 2017 Release Scheduled for Launch in 2022
Derby, 24th September 2021: Playtonic Friends are thrilled to announce not only their newest publishing partnership but the sequel to Castle Pixel’s 2017 hit, Blossom Tales, with the unveiling of Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince.
Building on the success of their first release, the team at Castle Pixel set out to bring fans of 2D action-adventure games more of the branching, entertaining gameplay they love to experience themselves coupled with a constantly satisfying challenge and “story within a story” narrative.
Think A Link to the Past meets The Princess Bride.
An ancient land. A young hero. Dungeons full of enemies with puzzles round every corner. You enter the final chamber to face off against a terrifying boss, the One Legged Pirate. No, it’s a Giant Panda. NO! This time it’s a possessed Rocking Horse. It’s up to the player to decide what they will face off against.
“Our team believes in games’ power to captivate by marrying fun gameplay with memorable storytelling” commented Rob Maher, Design Lead at Castle Pixel “The classic 2D games we grew on tested your skills from start to finish, and we’re also big fans of games that let you influence the story and world through choice. Blossom Tales 2 is our love letter to action RPGs of old but allows us to blend that satisfying challenge with delightful interactivity in a way that we love to play ourselves”
Gavin Price, CEO of Playtonic Friends, added “We’re all huge fans of the older Zelda titles and when we first played the original Blossom Tales, we were blown away by the heart and character Castle Pixel brought to their game. When the opportunity arose to work with the team on expanding that experience and helping to bring The Minotaur Prince to life we had to jump at it.”
Officially unveiled during the IndieLand Charity Stream, Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince will be coming to Steam for Windows PC and Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Playtonic Friends Twitter: @PTonicFriends Playtonic Games Twitter: @PlaytonicGames Lil Gator Game Twitter: @CastlePixel
About Playtonic Games
Playtonic Games is an independent video game developer, started by the creative talent behind some of the most popular platform games of the past (including Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie). Their aim is to bring fun games that everyone loves to play to new and old audiences alike across multiple platforms!
Their core team of veterans mixed with fresh, youthful talent has collectively notched up hundreds of years of video game development. Their first release as Playtonic Games is Yooka-Laylee, launched in April 2017, and funded as a result of Europe’s biggest video game Kickstarter! They’re based in the heart of the Midlands in the UK near Burton upon Trent, within easy commuting distance of larger cities such as Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham.www.playtonicgames.com
Critically Acclaimed Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm will come to new platforms in a Remastered Collection next year
LONDON, UK (September 24, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced the new release date for Life is Strange™: REMASTERED COLLECTION – February 1, 2022
Once again harness the power of Max’s rewind ability or Chloe’s quick-witted attitude in the Life is Strange Remastered Collection. Features include:
Remastered character and environment visuals
New engine and lighting upgrades
Brand new, fully motion captured facial animation in Life is Strange
Before the Storm includes Deluxe content (outfits, ‘Farewell’ episode, Zombie Crypt outfit)
The Life is Strange Remastered Collection contains both Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered , and will be available to purchase on Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, XBOX ONE®, and PC Steam on 01/02/2022.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions are compatible with and can be purchased on PlayStation®5 and XBOX SERIES X|S®.
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 DONTNOD Entertainment Founded in 2008, DONTNOD is a French independent publisher and developer that creates video games in the narrative adventure (LIFE is STRANGETM, TWIN MIRRORTM, TELL ME WHYTM), action (REMEMBER METM) and role-playing (VAMPYRTM) genres. Each new game is an original creation offering a unique narrative experience and game mechanics, featuring strong, touching and engaging stories, shared with our players around the world. DONTNOD has a worldwide reputation and collaborates with lead publishers such as Microsoft, Square Enix, FOCUS Home Interactive, Bandai Namco Entertainment and Capcom. As a studio and as a publisher, DONTNOD continues to evolve for its own productions but now also accompanies third-party studios on creations that resonate with its editorial vision (such as PortaPlay studio).
DONTNOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris.
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 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.
New Video Shows First Look at Gameplay with Multiplayer Cross-Play; Joins Xbox Game Pass at Launch
KENT, U.K. – Sept. 24, 2021 – Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, today announced that Bassmaster® Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, will release in North America and Europe on Oct. 28 for the PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4 home computer entertainment system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and windows PC via Steam. The title will be available with Xbox Game Pass at launch, giving aspiring anglers a multitude of options on where and how they can tackle big bass fishing.
Along with a first look at gameplay released today, Dovetail Games is sharing details on exciting new gameplay modes and features coming to the sports fishing simulator when it releases. True to real life, players can enjoy participating in the fully licensed Career Mode where they’ll have to fish their way to the top as they compete in College Series, Opens, and the Elite Series to earn an invite to the ultimate bass anglers challenge, the Bassmaster Classic. Players can take this journey on with one of the 10 Elite Series anglers or create their own custom character, complete with their choice of sponsors to support them. As players compete, they’ll experience eight diverse real-world venues hand crafted to accurately recreate the depths, fish species, native vegetation, and local points of interest, earning in-game Bass Bucks to unlock different types of lures, tackle, rods, and more so they can bring the right equipment for each unique venue.
Adding a new twist to multiplayer, Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 will pit players against each other in the ‘Bassmaster Royale’ multiplayer mode! This all-new game mode challenges anglers to be the last player fishing, competing together against the clock and challenging anglers to keep the weight of their catches above other competitors. Smart angling, location choices, and strategic use of the brand-new underwater camera will be necessary to avoid being eliminated as the competition heats up! Multiplayer features cross-play between all platforms, allowing anglers to play with friends no matter which platform they have.
Freedom Fishing is another multiplayer mode for players to jump into to do some relaxing fishing with friends. Choosing any of the eight real-world venues to explore and fish with friends for some non-competitive fishing. In this mode you can explore the waters at ease and practice so you’re ready when it comes to tournament fishing.
Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Bassmaster® Fishing 2022will release on Oct. 28 in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, Windows PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. For regular updates please visit www.bassmasterthegame.com.
About Dovetail Games:
Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing the PC game Train Simulator. Today, Dovetail Games is responsible for developing train, and fishing simulation games for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.
About B.A.S.S.:
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
