Monster Taming Adventure Coromon Captures Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac on 31 March, 2022

Zevenaar, The Netherlands – 20 Jan. 2022 – Coromon, the modern monster taming game from developer TRAGsoft and publisher Freedom Games, sets off to capture Nintendo Switch as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam on Thursday, 31 March, 2022.

Set off on an unforgettable adventure as a young apprentice Coromon trainer. Journey across the Velua region collecting fearsome yet adorable creatures with the latest creature catching technology from the brilliant scientist, Lux Solis. Along the way, stop a shady organization from releasing the dark power of legendary Coromon Titans upon the world. 

Trek across numerous locals brought to life with beautiful pixel art to assemble a squad from more than 120 Coromon composed of various types like sand, magic, foul, heavy, air, poison, among many others. Fight in tactical battles through puzzle-filled dungeons, roadside brawls, and multi-stage boss fights against the six legendary Titans threatening the Coromon’s way of life. Return to the Trainer Hub after each battle to nurse the squad back to health before setting off once more. Grow and individually customize each Coromons’ stat pool to create the perfect dream team for either casual or competitive play. 

Enjoy the way you want to play with the use of three open save slots to endlessly experiment with different Coromon strategies and select between four distinct difficulty modes, including a built-in, fan-favorite “Nuzlocke” option. Craft a capable trainer at the start of their Coromon journey with a wide selection of physical and fashion options. Take an enlightening personality test that matches trainers with the perfect starting Coromon partner, or just pick the coolest looking one.

“Coromon is our modern take on a classic and beloved genre,” said Jochem Pouwels, Founder, TRAGsoft. “Everything from the built-in difficulty options to the expanded control over stat customizations, squad combinations, and more, it’s all to create a personal and tailored experience for creature catching trainers that have been asking for this for decades. Coromon is finally almost here to give the people what they want!”

Coromon comes to Nintendo Switch as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam for $19.99 with English, French Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified) language support.

To learn more, visit the official site and join the community on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord, and search #Coromon on social media.

About TRAGsoft

TRAGsoft is an independent game studio founded in 2016 by Two Ridiculously Ambitious Guys, Jochem Pouwels and Marcel van der Made. Based in Zevenaar, Netherlands, the developer is passionately devoted to releasing its debut project Coromon later this year. 

For more information, check out the official Coromon 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.

To learn more, visit the official Freedom Games website.

SAN DIEGO – January 20, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, in collaboration with artist GRIMES, announced a new in-game event called Neon Nights that will begin in Rocket League on January 26 on all platforms! Neon Nights is the first in-game event themed around a musical artist and will include new Event Challenges with GRIMES-themed items, the return of a Limited Time Mode, and Golden Moons!

The content featured in Neon Nights is:

• New Event Challenges – Players will be able to complete new Event Challenges to unlock items such as the “Player of Games” and “Shinigami Eyes” Player Anthems (“Shinigami Eyes” is a new song by GRIMES that will be released on January 26), GRIMES-themed Gravitator and Space Queen Toppers, Braided Trail, GRIMES Decal, GRIMES Wheels, GRIMES Player Banner, Fireworks (Multichrome) Universal Decal, and Uncanny Boost.
• Return of Heatseeker Ricochet – The chaotic Heatseeker Ricochet Limited Time Mode will be available for the duration of the event.
• Golden Moons – Players can earn Golden Moons that unlock items from the Impact, Nitro, and Overdrive Item Series.

During the same time Neon Nights is live, Rocket League will also be celebrating the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Tiger Free Bundle. The bundle can be claimed in the Item Shop and includes the Tiny Tiger Topper and Tyger Decal.

Neon Nights will be live in Rocket League from January 26 until February 8. For more information about the event, check out the latest blog post HERE 

ABOUT GRIMES
Claire Boucher is the producer of the alter ego Grimes, an award winning music video director as well as a music writer, artist, producer, engineer, singer-songwriter.  The world got its first glimpse of this vision on her 2010 full-length debut, “Geidi Primes,” which drew its inspiration from the David Lynch adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” Her sophomore outing, “Halfaxa,” followed the same year. Over the course of three weeks, 2012’s “Visions” came to life in her apartment and would be recorded solely on Garage Band. 2015 marked a commercial breakthrough on “Art Angels.” It appeared in the Top 5 of year-end lists by Pitchfork, Billboard, Consequence of Sound, The New York Times and Rolling Stone, in addition to being named Album of the Year by Stereogum, NME and Exclaim! In 2018, she made another conscious evolution, turning back to formative influences, such as Tool and Nine Inch Nails for inspiration — a style first hinted at on 2016’s “Suicide Squad” soundtrack contribution, “Medieval Warfare.” In 2020 she released “Miss Anthropocene,” a concept album about an anthropomorphic goddess of climate change, which received rave reviews.  The album title stems from the words Misanthrope, “a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society” and Anthropocene, “the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.”  In 2021 she set the NFT world on fire with the release of WarNymph Collection Vol 1 By Grimes x Mac. The collection contains 10 artworks, including a unique video work set to original music composed specifically for the project. Additionally Grimes appeared as a judge on Fox’s virtual avatar competition show, “Alter Ego.” Through the character of WarNymph and her decentralized AI girl group NPC, Grimes explores the fluidity of identity in the virtual age: the ability to create, augment and splinter ourselves into unlimited avatars.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, online Ranks and Competitive Tournaments, a fully featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning sports-action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2015-2022 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 

Tribeca Games Award-winning NORCO Launches March 24 on PC

Play the first full act of the game today and check out an electrifying trailer featuring an exclusive song by metal band Thou!

STOCKHOLM – Jan. 20, 2022 – Raw Fury and game dev collaborative Geography of Robots are thrilled to announce the genre-bending NORCO will launch on March 24 for Windows PC. Get your feet wet with the full first act of this unique Southern Gothic point-and-click narrative adventure game, available for free today as NORCO Act One on Steam and GOG.com. Players’ progress will carry over to the full version of NORCO when it releases in March.

NORCO takes place in a gritty, distorted version of South Louisiana. While searching for your missing brother in the aftermath of your mother’s death, you’ll team up with a fugitive robot and explore the sinking suburbs, run-down strip malls, drainage ditches, and verdant industrial swamps of Louisiana’s petrochemical hinterlands.

Geography of Robots blends true stories and personal history with inspirations from Southern Gothic literature and pulp fiction to create a uniquely dark and captivating game experience. NORCO‘s stunning pixel art depicts real locations, reimagined with a believable twist.

To contribute to this mind-bending experience, the doom/sludge metal band Thou has teamed up with Geography of Robots’ composer Gewgawly I and sound designer fmAura to remix a track exclusively for the game.

“Our involvement with NORCO stemmed from a deep and longtime friendship with Geography of Robots,” said Bryan Funck, lead singer of Thou. “We’ve always loved their sense of aesthetics and thought it would be a great fit for a video of some kind for one of our songs. This is our first time being involved with a video game on any level aside from playing them.”

You can hear a portion of that remix in today’s trailer. In addition, the band will collaborate on the game’s soundtrack and other unannounced related projects.

“Thou represents an aspect of Louisiana that’s close to my heart. The members know the suburbs of New Orleans and Baton Rouge well. They capture a kind of strange irreverence in their sound and visuals that’s specific to the region and has influenced the game NORCO,” said Yuts from Geography of Robots. ”We’ve been trying to collaborate for a while, and I’m just stoked it’s finally happening!”

NORCO Act One is part of the Big Adventure Event (Jan. 20 – 24) on Steam.

About Geography of Robots

Geography of Robots is a game dev collab that explores the hidden geographies, conspiracies, folklore, and environmental histories of the American South in a collection of games, interactive fiction, and other experiments.

About Thou

Thou is an American sludge metal band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their experimental style and DIY approach to touring has become a defining characteristic of the band and its aesthetic. Thou’s lyrics often espouse anarchist views.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Atari Bringing Classic Flight Simulator Game Collection to Steam, Includes Sid Meier Bundle
 
Prepare for Landing — Atari Brings Back the Best of Classic Flight Simulators with Solo Flight, F-15 Strike Eagle, Harrier Jump Jet, Dog Fight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare, and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies
 
New York, NY (January 20, 2022) – Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, today announced the release of five classic flight simulation games on Steam. The collection includes two titles from revered game designer Sid Meier — Solo Flight and F-15 Strike Eagle, along with three other popular titles from the golden age of gaming: Harrier Jump Jet, Dog Fight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare, and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies. The games will be available individually and in special bundles for Windows PC via Steam.
 
In 1983, the legendary Sid Meier created Solo Flight, the first realistic and deeply immersive flight simulator sporting a design that fundamentally changed how flight simulators to follow would test players’ piloting skills. The game features no autopilot or computer-aided navigation system; players must learn the dial-based instrumentation and VOR navigation to guide their plane to its destination. Solo Flight includes mission-based gameplay where players carefully navigate the skies while managing fuel and cargo loads, as well as proving the aptitude to land their aircraft safely.
 
In Meier’s F-15 Strike Eagle, players choose their desired mission and then find themselves inside of the sophisticated cockpit of an F-15 fighter jet, fully armed for combat and heading into enemy airspace. Named “Action Game of the Year” by Computer Gaming World in 1985, the game is based on real-life missions carried out by fighter pilots in the 1970s and ‘80s. Meier collaborated with Air Force Pilot Bill Stealy to ensure F-15 Strike Eagle’s accuracy, which includes missions in Libya, Egypt, Iran, and more.

Also included in the collection are Harrier Jump Jet, Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare, and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies, well-regarded flight simulation games that helped to establish the genre and shape the future of flight simulation video games. Harrier Jump Jet, originally launched in 1992, portrays the R.A.F GR7 and US Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers and features twenty high-action missions across two campaigns. Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare, released in 1993, offers a “pure” air combat simulation experience that focuses on aerial combat and technique. It includes a handful of engaging game modes, including a unique “What If” gameplay option that allows players to match fighters from different eras in combat. The Ancient Art of War in the Skies was a unique pick in the genre, marrying map-based tactical war simulation with arcade-style aerial combat. The Ancient Art of War in the Skies delivers hours of compelling playtime with dozens of scenarios and missions.
 
The MicroProse™ flight simulation titles, re-released by Atari, will be available on Steam individually for $6.99 each. Strike Eagle and Ancient Art of War launch today with Solo Flight, Harrier Jump Jet, and Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare scheduled for release next week. Bundles are available, including a special Sid Meier collection, with limited-time discounts. Customers can purchase these bundles immediately, adding the new releases as they become available via Steam’s “Complete The Set” offer. Details for each are available below: 
 
Flight Combat Collection — $20.97 (25% off)

• Strike Eagle, Harrier Jump Jet, Ancient Art of War, and Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare

Sid Meier Collection — $26.21 (25% off)

• Conflict in Vietnam, Crusade in Europe and Decision in the Desert, Solo Flight, and Strike Eagle 

MicroProse War Simulation Collection — $39.14 (30% off)

• Conflict in Vietnam, Crusade in Europe, Decision in the Desert, Solo Flight, Strike Eagle, Harrier Jump Jet, The Ancient Art of War, and Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop culture, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About ATARI
 
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
 
©2022 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
 
MicroProse Brand and Trademark founded in 1982, is owned by MicroProse Software Pty Ltd www.microprose.com
 

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Rovio’s first new slingshot game in seven years is playable now on app stores everywhere

ESPOO, Finland – Jan. 20, 2022 – After a successful soft launch in select regions, Angry Birds Journey is now available on iOS and Android devices everywhere! During the birds’ twelve-year timeline, the franchise has seen the Angry Birds characters expand into various game genres, but Angry Birds Journey puts the birds back in their famous slingshot for a puzzle game with the slingshot at its heart.

Reworked and streamlined, Angry Birds Journey is undoubtedly a modern Angry Birds experience, a perfect casual puzzle game to pick up and play any time. Accessible and fun, the game holds a juicy story and rich game world for players to explore. True to its name, Angry Birds Journey takes the birds on an adventure to the far reaches of their world in search of mysterious egg-shaped artifacts known as the Egg Wonders. The flock must discover and activate these powerful items before the piggies get to them.

All the Angry Birds games have delightful destruction at their core, but the slingshot is a fan favorite. CEO Alex Pelletier-Normand said, “The love for the original slingshot gameplay is still strong after 12 years. Today, with the global launch of Angry Birds Journey, we’re happy to present to players an all-new Angry Birds experience that puts the slingshot at center stage. Although much different from the classic games in its updated and streamlined gameplay, Angry Birds Journey is filled with the same satisfying gameplay and the same iconic characters that have defined the Angry Birds games over the years. We believe Angry Birds Journey has something to love for long-time Angry Birds fans, but is also more accessible and thus a great entry point for those who have never experienced the classic slingshot games.”

There is a big year ahead for the Angry Birds. Their first long-form animated series, Angry Birds: Summer Madness, lands on Netflix later this month, and a remake of the original Angry Birds game is in the works. In addition, fans can expect brand partnerships and plenty of events and updates to their favorite games. 

Angry Birds Journey is available on the App Store and Google Play. As a special bonus to early birds, players who join in the first week will receive a bundle of in-game goodies to help them get started on the journey.

About Rovio Entertainment

Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a global mobile-first games company that creates, develops and publishes mobile games, which have been downloaded over 5 billion times. Rovio is best known for the global Angry Birds brand, which started as a popular mobile game in 2009, and has since evolved from games to various entertainment, animations and consumer products in brand licensing. Rovio has produced The Angry Birds Movie (2016), and its sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2, was released in 2019. The company offers multiple mobile games and has seven games studios – two in Espoo (Finland), ones in Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Montreal and Toronto (Canada), as well as a subsidiary in Izmir (Turkey) called Ruby Games, which was acquired in 2021. Most of the employees are based in Finland, where Rovio is headquartered. The company’s shares are listed on the main list of NASDAQ Helsinki stock exchange with the trading code ROVIO.

Modern Version Includes a Total Graphical Overhaul, Modern Control Scheme, and Larger Mission Maps

DENVER, COLORADO (January 20, 2022) – Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, announces today Deadly Dozen Reloaded, a reimagining of the squad-based stealth game originally developed and released by N-Fusion Interactive in 2001. The game is set to release on PC, consoles, and Nintendo Switch in spring 2022, and will feature modern updates — including a visual overhaul and enhanced squad controls.

In World War II, the United States Army was ordered by General Dwight D. Eisenhower to recruit a special operations unit who would be capable of carrying out dangerous missions in secret — any time, and in any environment. Twelve uniquely skilled men were recruited, each one possessing the physical prowess and a distaste for authority well-suited for such an unconventional unit. They became known as the Deadly Dozen.

Choose your squad of four from a roster of twelve playable characters, each with unique stats, weapon, and equipment proficiencies to complete critical objectives behind enemy lines. Players can match their squad to their preferred playstyle, whether that means they want to go full stealth, focus on run-and-gun action, or make some noise with loud, devastating explosions. Players command their unit with the Squad Wheel, which they can use to call out movement orders, fire orders, stance, and formation changes to adapt to challenges in the field. Additionally, direct control is never limited to just one of the four squad members, as players can swap their playable character at any time.

“The Deadly Dozen games are unique military shooters that reward careful planning and clever tactics as much as they do pure shooting skills,” said Michael Devine, SVP of Business Development at Ziggurat Interactive. “Since the release of the original game in 2001, tactical shooters exploded in popularity, and we’re delighted to introduce fans to this refreshed and enhanced version of one of the originators of the genre.”

While the structure of Deadly Dozen Reloaded remains the same as the original release, level assets, textures and character models have been rebuilt from the ground up. Real-time lighting, high-quality particle effects, and other environmental effects have been added to bring a sense of realism into the game. The PC version will support up to 4K resolution with no framerate limit, while consoles will run at 1080p and 30fps. Audio has been enhanced to include much higher fidelity samples, real-time audio effects such as reverb and occlusion, 3D surround sound, and support for 5.1 or more speaker configurations.

Key features of Deadly Dozen Reloaded include:

• Reimagined for the Modern Era: Graphics and audio aren’t the only things that have been updated. Enemy AI is now more sophisticated, making fights more engaging, and reworked vehicle physics make driving to objectives more fun and realistic.
   
• 10 Giant Missions: Large, faithfully recreated maps containing objectives that can be tackled in any order at the player’s discretion. Each mission will typically take over one hour to complete on normal difficulty.
   
• Customizable Loadouts: Eleven different weapons — six American and five German — and seven types of equipment, including first aid kits, binoculars, and a variety of explosives, allow players to customize squad members to suit their play style and the mission at hand
   
• No More Permadeath: Players can experience heart-pounding escapes with half of their team, and fallen squad-mates will recuperate for the next mission. No more reloading save files!

Deadly Dozen Reloaded will be available for PC and consoles in spring 2022.

More info about Ziggurat Interactive, its current lineup, and upcoming announcements is available on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and the company’s official website, with info on their upcoming products to be announced on the same.

About Ziggurat Interactive
Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to all types of players across multiple platforms.

About NFusion Interactive
N-Fusion Interactive is an independent video game development studio located in New Jersey, about an hour south of New York City. The company was formed in 1997 with the goal of bringing new and exciting entertainment experiences to a wide audience. Since our inception, we have continued to expand our portfolio across a wide range of console, PC, and mobile platforms.
 

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Broken Sword inspired adventure introduces players to a beautiful hand-painted Eastern Europe 

Gothenburg, Sweden – January 20th, 2022 – Thunderful Publishing & Tag Of Joy are pleased to announce that Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit will be a part of Steam’s Big Adventure Event, starting today, via a new demo giving players a peek at the intriguing mysteries, satisfying puzzles, and stunning hand-painted scenery that will be on offer in the game’s full release.

Headed up by the art director from Broken Sword 2.5, Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit takes inspiration from adventure classics like Broken Sword and Syberia, while offering a modern and unique take on the genre that brings to light the less explored parts of Europe’s mysterious history, from the legendary stories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, to the villainous plotting of the KGB.

You take on the role of Milda, a girl from Chicago who unexpectedly receives the last will of her grandfather from Lithuania – apparently, she is the last guardian of a mysterious family secret. Curious about what the secret could be, Milda flies to Europe to try and figure it out and before long finds herself embroiled in a hunt for a lost relic and stories about an uncrowned king.

In the demo you play the second chapter of the game, where Milda has just arrived from Chicago at her grandfather’s house for the first time, looking for clues that can help her figure out what is going on. The new demo features an overhauled user interface which makes the controls simpler and more intuitive and adds voice-over acting.

“This charming demo gives players a feeling of what to expect from the game in terms of its puzzles and the story, but rest assured there’s plenty more to come!” said director of the game Šarūnas Ledas. “In the full game we are going to take players on a journey across Europe, introducing them to a stunning host of sites and an eclectic roster of memorable characters. We hope players enjoy this taste of what’s on offer and we can’t wait for the chance to share more.”

Thunderful Games
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Tag of Joy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tagofjoy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TagOfJoy/
Website: https://www.tagofjoy.lt/

About Thunderful
Thunderful Group is a group of companies that develops, publishes and invests in games as well as distributes Nintendo products, games, game accessories and toys. Founded in 2017 Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Over the last few years Thunderful Games has, organically and via acquisitions, grown into a global organization with eight development studios and over 300 employees. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles and invests in external game projects.

About Tag of Joy
Tag of Joy is an award-winning, creativity-powered independent development studio focused on innovating games technologically, visually, and gameplay-wise. In 2014, the studio released Monster Buster, the first of its kind AR, location-based, treasure hunting, and monster collecting game for mobile. Currently, the team is aiming to bring novel ideas to narrative games. The studio has received multiple awards throughout the years and was a finalist at the Unity Awards in 2013 and 2015. More information can be found on their official website and Twitter.

The online games publisher takes the next step to realize its future publishing strategy – Behrens and Berekoven to lead new department

Hamburg, January 20, 2022 –gamigo group is thrilled to announce the formation of a new launch department as part of the publisher’s strategy to expand its roster of titles and enter new markets.

Gamigo will expand its product range by acquiring new licenses and additional titles for international publishing. As part of this portfolio strategy, the new department will bring new games to the market and provide publishing support to partner developers.

The launch department will be headed by Marcus Behrens as Director Publishing and Marc Berekoven as Director Marketing.

Behrens joined the gamigo group in January 2022 after holding lead positions as Publishing Director Mobile / Business Development at Kalypso Media and Head of Publishing at Bigpoint.

Berekoven joined gamigo in December 2021 after holding executive positions as Head of Business Development at 4Players, Marketing Director Europe at NCsoft Europe, and Senior Marketing Manager Europe at ZeniMax Europe in recent years.

“The new launch department is an essential part of our future product strategy. We are therefore proud that with Marcus Behrens and Marc Berekoven, we were able to secure two such experienced industry experts,” comments Jens Knauber, CEO at gamigo group. “We can’t wait to announce the new titles for our expanding games lineup, adding new gameplay experiences and new audiences to our strong portfolio of existing online and mobile games.”

The first title to be overseen by the new launch department is the dynamic open-world MMORPG Fractured Online by Dynamight Studios, which was recently announced in December 2021. The gamigo group will provide the developer with publishing support before and after release. 

Hamburg, January 20, 2022 –gamigo group is thrilled to announce the formation of a new launch department as part of the publisher’s strategy to expand its roster of titles and enter new markets.

Gamigo will expand its product range by acquiring new licenses and additional titles for international publishing. As part of this portfolio strategy, the new department will bring new games to the market and provide publishing support to partner developers.

The launch department will be headed by Marcus Behrens as Director Publishing and Marc Berekoven as Director Marketing.

Behrens joined the gamigo group in January 2022 after holding lead positions as Publishing Director Mobile / Business Development at Kalypso Media and Head of Publishing at Bigpoint.

Berekoven joined gamigo in December 2021 after holding executive positions as Head of Business Development at 4Players, Marketing Director Europe at NCsoft Europe, and Senior Marketing Manager Europe at ZeniMax Europe in recent years.

“The new launch department is an essential part of our future product strategy. We are therefore proud that with Marcus Behrens and Marc Berekoven, we were able to secure two such experienced industry experts,” comments Jens Knauber, CEO at gamigo group. “We can’t wait to announce the new titles for our expanding games lineup, adding new gameplay experiences and new audiences to our strong portfolio of existing online and mobile games.”

The first title to be overseen by the new launch department is the dynamic open-world MMORPG Fractured Online by Dynamight Studios, which was recently announced in December 2021. The gamigo group will provide the developer with publishing support before and after release. 

About gamigo group

The gamigo group is one of the leading publishers of online and mobile games in Europe and North America. The group’s diverse game portfolio includes free-to-play titles such as Fiesta Online, Trove and Aura Kingdom and mobile games like Fantasy Town and Heroes of Twilight. Counting more than 400 employees, gamigo group is one of the largest players in the gaming industry. Besides its German locations in Hamburg (HQ), Berlin and Darmstadt, the gamigo group also has branches in Austin and Bellevue (US), and in Seoul (South Korea). In addition to gamigo AG, the group includes the subsidiaries gamigo Inc. operating as “WildTangent”, gamigo US Inc., gamigo Publishing GmbH, and KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc. The gamigo group strives to grow organically as well as through acquisitions. Since 2013, it has made more than 25 acquisitions, including titles, gaming and technology companies as well as individual game assets. The gamigo group is part of Media and Games Invest (MGI).

Ahead of the launch of Horizon Forbidden West on Friday, 18 February, PlayStation Australia is excited to introduce brand-new characters, gameplay footage and fresh story details. 

Check out the new trailer here which offers an exciting peek at what lies in store for Aloy and her friends as they venture into the Forbidden West, and continue reading to hear a bit more about the new announcements…

In the next chapter of Aloy’s story she’ll face a storm of new threats: a world-ending blight, Regalla and her rebels, Sylens and his machinations, but as she ventures into the frontier of the Forbidden West, she won’t face these perils alone. Aloy will be joined by companions both fresh and familiar, including stalwarts like Varl and Erend, along with new allies like Zo, Alva and Kotallo. 

In addition to fresh gameplay footage PlayStation Australia is thrilled to share new key art, pitting Aloy’s crew against Regalla, her rebels, and some of the most dangerous machines the west has to offer. It also features Sylens, Hekarro, the Chief of the Tenakth tribe and Tilda, a mysterious new character with a special connection to the ancient past. 

For more information about today’s announcements and to see the new key art head to the PlayStation Blog.   

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Sydney, Australia, Januarii XX, MMXXII – Chalkedon must fall! The city dared to stand up against the Roman Empire, this cannot go unpunished! Legio Victrix has laid siege to the city and is preparing for an assault. Legatus, you must choose the strategy. We have several goals to fulfill: The roman hostages must be freed, the enemy catapults must be taken out and we have to eliminate the enemy commander. Choose wisely, the missions on which you send your specialists, as you will have to divide your team in order to manage many manoeuvres at one time. Consider the consequences: the more catapults you manage to destroy, the easier the direct confrontation will be – but will you have enough Speculatores to free the hostages?

In Expeditions: Rome you’ll command large-scale battles at the end of each conquest in Greece, Egypt, and Gaul. Each of these final encounters is separated into different steps, with consequences that will follow you from one step to the next, and can even affect the outcome of the campaign. These missions feature covert operations, feints, frontal assaults – sneak into enemy fortifications, burn bridges, take out key opponents or objects and bring glory to Rome!

Want to try the game for yourself? Download the Expeditions: Rome demo now on Steam.
You can even continue playing from your savegame when the game launches: https://thqn.net/rome-steam

Expeditions: Rome will launch on January 20^th, 2022 (January 21^st AEDT) on PC at an SRP of $64.95.

You can pre-order now on Steam to get a 20% discount: https://thqn.net/rome-steam

About Expeditions: Rome
The future of Rome is in your hands: What will your legacy be?

Take on the role of a young Legatus whose father was murdered by an unknown political opponent, forcing you to escape Rome and take refuge in the military campaign to subdue a Greek rebellion. Step by step, you increase your military prowess, strengthen yourself in the forge of combat, and become the Legatus everyone learns to both respect, and to fear.

In Expeditions: Rome, you exert the will of Rome through your actions across the world stage, from the bright blue coasts of Greece to the deep forests of Gaul. Decide how people will view you, and Rome. Will you strike with an iron fist, or speak with a silver tongue? Will you embrace the political heritage of the Republic, or carve your own path as you navigate the complex politics of the Roman Senate? Every choice matters as you decide the fate of your legion, your close companions, and of Rome itself.

Features

• Create your own Roman Legatus! Customise your character’s look, gender, class, and skills to match your playstyle and role-playing fantasy
• Engage in tactical turn-based combat powered by an extensive skill-based action system where every weapon changes your potency on the battlefield
• Adventure with 5 unique companions discovering their extensive backstories and unique personalities
• Explore a beautifully realised, colourful world across many different environments, including North Africa, Greece, Gaul, and Rome herself
• Experience a historically inspired story of political intrigue and personal drama through a fully voiced narrative where choices matter and consequences are far-reaching
• Level up each character and select from a variety of skills and passive abilities to explore a wide range of tactical options
• Loot, Craft, and Equip a variety of weapons, armours, and tactical items to customise your game even further, providing a tremendous range of tactical options for each character
• Lead your legion on 3 extensive war campaigns across Greece, North Africa, and Gaul. Recruit legionaries, improve your warcamp, conquer regions, exploit resources, and defend your territories as you lead your legion to victory

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About Logic Artists
Logic Artists is an independent game development studio headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. We develop tactical roleplaying games for PC and consoles, with a loyal and passionate fanbase. Logic Artists was founded in 2011, and has become one of the largest game development studios in Denmark. In 2019, we opened a new office in Istanbul, Turkey to boost our development capacities. We have published several games including our critically acclaimed historical RPGs; Expeditions: Conquistador and Expeditions: Viking.

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