Dive into a deadly battle royale, making each decision count on The Island.
Cardiff, Wales | September 16, 2021 – Wales Interactive, acclaimed for its FMV games, narrative-driven stories, and interactive movies, reveals Bloodshore; a brand new title from the producers of The Complex and Five Dates. This follows a deadly televised battle royale between high-profile streamers, entertainers, and death row inmates, and features eight hours of FMV footage, the most Wales Interactive has ever produced.
Published by Wales Interactive, Bloodshore is co-developed by Wayout Pictures, Good Gate Media, Posterity Entertainment and Wales Interactive, and follows Nick, a washed-up actor who is competing on Kill/Stream for a life-changing cash prize, although a sinister truth is hidden on The Island he finds himself in. Each playthrough changes dramatically depending on player choices and the relationships built, some will bring deadly consequences for Nick and his fellow contestants.
Bloodshore will arrive in November for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and iOS, with more details available on the Steam page.
About Wales Interactive: Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning video game and interactive movie developer & publisher, based in South Wales, UK. Our catalogue of titles includes Maid of Sker, The Complex, Late Shift, The Bunker, Don’t Knock Twice, The Shapeshifting Detective, and more. We are passionate about video games and our aim is to create original games that entertain the world as well as put Wales on the video games map. Find out more here
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Legend of the Kestrel Lancers Expansion Ready to Deploy on Sept. 23 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5
Developer Piranha Games to Introduce Melee Combat and Other Notable Series-First Features with Free Base Game Update
VVANCOUVER, British Columbia– Sept. 16, 2021 –DeveloperPiranha Games announced today, that a new MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries expansion, Legend of the Kestrel Lancers and major updates for the base game will release Sept. 23, 2021 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, PS4™ system, PlayStation®5, Steam,GOG.com,and Epic Games Store. Both the expansion and update are packed with first-in-series features focused on bringing a fresh experience to longtime fans and provide an accessible entry point for new players.
The Legend of the Kestrel Lancers expansion departs from the sandbox structure seen in past campaigns and offers a more story-focused experience set during the “Fourth Succession War,” one of the most famous conflicts in BattleTech lore featuring 14 missions and seven “Battle Quests” featuring large-scale conflicts set on custom battle grounds. Improved urban warfare also awaits with Mega Cities that are significantly larger than any Urban Centers previously seen in the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. In addition, players can look forward to more All-Out War scenarios, designed to make your hulking squad of building-sized ‘Mechs feel like part of a larger force in the field. All this comes with over 20 new Mech variants, new Jungle and Tourmaline Desert biomes, and a wide array of procedurally generated missions to take Mech warfare to the next level.
Players can also look forward to a free update to the base game, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries adding significant first-in-series features, including the introduction of Melee Combat! For the first time in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, players will be able to get up-close and personal with rival Mechs with the ability to swing and punch. In addition, for the first time, players will be able to switch between any of the AI-controlled Lance ‘Mechs on a mission. This seemingly small update introduces huge impacts on gameplay, essentially allowing the player to bounce between direct control of each Mech in their squad with the push of a button.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries finds players in the battlefields of the future, dominated by BattleMechs, hulking machines of war capable of leveling entire cities. As the inheritor of a once-glorious Mercenary company, the quest for glory and revenge will stretch light years, chasing the threads of interstellar intrigue on the journey to become an elite MechWarrior and mercenary commander.
Legend of the Kestrel Lancers expansion key features:
Story Rich Campaign: Set during the “Fourth Succession War,” one of the most famous periods of conflict in BattleTech lore, players can look forward to an epic 14-mission campaign complete with custom dialogue
Urban Warfare: Explore and destroy Mega Cities significantly larger than any Urban Centers previously in the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
All-Out War: These grand-scale scenarios are designed to make the player feel like their Mercenary company is part of a larger force at play on the field of combat
New Biomes: The operatic scope of the campaign’s original story calls for equally impressive environments. Players can look forward to exploring new Mega City, Jungle, and Tourmaline Desert biomes on their journey across the galaxy
Base Game Update key features:
Melee Combat: For the first-time, players will be able to swing and punch with close quarters mech-on-mech combat
Mech Switching: Take on full direct control of any AI-controlled Lance ’Mechs in any mission with the press of a button
MechWarrior fans can also look forward to a physical box set edition for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries for PlayStation and Xbox systems this November. More details will be released at a later time.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and the Legend of the Kestrel Lancers expansion is developed by Piranha Games and will be co-published with Sold Out, both companies in the EG7 group for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, PS4™ system, PlayStation®5, Steam,GOG.com,and Epic Games Store on Sept. 23, 2021. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries– Legend of the Kestrel Lancers have been rated T (Teen) by the ESRB on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, PS4™ system, and PlayStation®5. The PC version is not rated by the ESRB.
Details about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries can be found on the official website: https://mw5mercs.com. Stay up to date with the latest from the development team at Piranha Games on Twitter@PiranhaGames and@MW5Mercs,Facebook, andYouTube.
About EG7
EG7 is a group of companies within the gaming industry that develops, markets, publishes and distributes PC, console and mobile games to the global gaming market. The company employs 470+ game developers and develops its own original IP:s, as well as act as consultants to other publishers around the world through its game development divisions Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Big Blue Bubble and Antimatter Games. In addition, the group’s marketing department Petrol has contributed to the release of 1,500+ titles, of which many are world famous brands such as Call of Duty, Destiny, Dark Souls and Rage. The group’s publishing and distribution department Sold Out holds expertise in both physical and digital publishing and has previously worked with Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments. EG7 is headquartered in Stockholm with 670 employees in 13 offices worldwide.
About Sold Out
Sold Out combines a wealth of experience with youth to form its close-knit team. Publishing for physical and digital distribution, Sold Out has had the joy of working with Team 17, Rebellion, Frontier Developments, and other indie developers. For more information on Sold Out and its upcoming titles, visit the official website atsoldout.uk.com.
About Piranha Games
Founded in 2000, Piranha Games is an action gaming studio with unparalleled experience developing licensed products for big-name franchises, including AAA licensed titles such as Need for Speed: Undercover and Duke Nukem Forever. Best known for the Free-to-Play game title MechWarrior Online, PGI is as committed as ever to creating world-class action-based games, having most recently released MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. At PGI, there is a genuine sense of collaboration, respect and a strong commitment to our projects and to each other. We all love what we do, and believe strong companies are built from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Piranha Games strives to foster a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone feels supported, comfortable, and completely part of the team.
Sept. 10, 2021 – YOOZOO Games, a leading game developer and publisher, today announced a major update to the popular real-time MMO strategy browser game, Game of Thrones Winter is Coming featuring the arrival of the Night King in an all-new Invasion event on Sept. 16. The fearsome leader of the White Walkers is leading his army towards Winterfell, and players must quickly unite to defend the realms of men against his fearsome undead army.
During this new Invasion event in Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, five 500-man White Walker alliances – including the Night King, his Generals and White Walkers troops – will attack. Their Power will also be counted in the Rankings, where players can compete with them. To successfully defend against the enemy invasion, players must actively attack the White Walkers’ territory and defeat the Night King to emerge victorious!
As one of the most iconic antagonists from the Emmy® award-winning series, the Night King Commander will have a new skill called Scorching Treachery and can cause the enemy’s dragon to attack the enemy’s most powerful lineup once, dealing massive damage. To acquire this character, players can participate in the White Walkers mode to earn powerful Night King Commander Fragments for free. There will also be a new White Walker-themed Castle Exterior and Troop Appearance, so come take part in the White Walker Invasion event!
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming is a PC browser real-time strategy game officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under license from HBO®. The game was released in March 2019 and has officially launched on web browsers, GTarcade and Steam.
About YOOZOO Games
Specialised in developing and distributing video games, YOOZOO Games was founded in 2009 by Lin Qi and with the goal of inspiring players across the world. We are headquartered in Shanghai with multiple offices worldwide from India to Germany, forging a strong global distribution network. YOOZOO has gone on to create and publish many successful games across multiple platforms to over 1 billion registered players such as Legacy of Discord – Furious Wings and the League of Angels series. Our games focus on creating memorable moments for our players, bringing them new experiences through world-class IP.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment 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.
About Game of Thrones
Based on George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the Emmy® Award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen who are engaged in a deadly cat-and-mouse game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The epic series’ storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival have captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows on television.
Will the New Students be the Key to Unlocking the Mystery of Heartscape?
Hertfordshire, 16th September 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust Studios introduced two new students into the BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light academy: Uta Komagawa and Kirara Kuno. They join the cast in hopes of unlocking the key to each character’s lost memories and unravelling the mysteries behind this beautifully animated JRPG. BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System (playable on PlayStation®5 via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam® and is scheduled to release across Europe on November 9th, 2021. To introduce players to the latest entry, KOEI TECMO Europe also released a Gameplay Tour Video alongside the announcement – detailing the activities available at the academy and introducing the battle system.
As the secrets behind BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light unfold, a couple of new students are transported to the mysterious floating academy, searching for clues to find their way back home, with only their names as memories. The tormented Uta Komagawa is the first new character to be announced. Originally introduced in the anime BLUE REFLECTION Ray, Uta is known to be quiet and insecure, but upon entering the academy, there’s an immediate sense that the other students are wary of her for unknown reasons. Joining Uta at the academy is the prophetic Kirara Kuno. While Kirara has indeed lost her memories, she seems to possess an otherworldly ability to predict the future. Will Kirara’s words about the future help reveal the truth behind her past?
The two new students join a cast of characters who look to deepen their bonds while exploring this beautiful yet bizarre new world. While at the academy, the characters can craft tools, cook, go on dates, and develop the school by building new facilities. Once outside the floating academy, the students enter Heartscape, a dangerous place where they search for clues about their past, look for items to craft, and battle monsters as they attempt to discover fragments of lost memories.
To help celebrate the latest edition to the BLUE REFLECTION franchise, KOEI TECMO Europe are offering two delightful special edition versions of BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, a Premium Box version and a Collector’s Edition, exclusively available through the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store. The Premium Box version of the game contains an Academy Notebook-styled photo album, a deluxe cloth poster, a special drama CD, an exclusive DLC costume, and the game all packaged into a beautiful collector’s box. The must-have Collector’s Edition version of the game contains all of the contents featured in the Premium Box version, as well as a canvas bag, an illustrated bath towel featuring artwork of Ao Hoshizaki, two mini acrylic charms, and an album featuring original illustrations.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
I have to admit: when I was first offered an opportunity to do a preview for Honey, I Joined a Cult, I was excited. I mean, the idea is fantastic: having your own cult and being able to abuse people’s stup… I mean, good faith! All while you get you get rich and make your cult bigger and bigger. You may be able to summon “the squid lord” and have it wreak havoc upon the infidels. You know, faith in the unknown is something that always intrigued me since I was a kid. I thought to myself sometimes what would it be like to have some kind of deity descend upon the Earth and maybe even do battle with the “evil” army. It seems ridiculous, and it is, but so is believing in something just because the collective do the same. Honey, I Joined a Cult, puts its emphasis on the “collective belief” part. It’s a building and management simulation type of game. You build and manage, that’s it. Seriously, that’s really it. You think you’d get to sacrifice your cultists in some creative and inhumane way or summon the above mentioned “squid lord”? Think again. The game tries to make fun of its own background, that is, the 70’s and the search for “spirituality” and the “meaning of life” of that era. That means drugs, sex and rock and roll, right…right? Wrong again. This is a game with a low age rating, meaning that not even curse words are allowed. So, besides that, what is really left? Building and management with some unfunny jokes thrown in.
You can research and build strange therapy rooms such as the maggot bath; -ew…- a spirit channeling room, where the cultists will hold a seance; and even a prayer room where the leader will hold a sermon in the name of… whatever kind of thing you decided to base your cult on, but in the end, it’s just a means to make your “base” bigger and advance the game. There’s no special event introducing a new kind of therapy or even a specialized member that can administer it; everyone in your cult can do anything. It’s only later that the cultists stats will make a real difference, allowing them to partake in missions to make your cult more well known and, in turn, attract better followers.
The player is able to select between a few pre-made cult choices or mix them and make something amazingly ridiculous. This game makes no mention of any religion or belief held in the real world whatsoever, aside from the cult of “Flump” which makes reference to a certain politician from a remote country. It has a pig as a flag. That’s very cool; a political statement in a modern, western videogame. I have never seen that one before.
You can skip the intro which is basically: the cult went wrong. Everyone except you was detained by the police. The only option is, of course, to create a new cult. Once you sort what kind of cult you’ll want -I, personally, went for the dinosaur cult which worships the mighty “Grimlock”-, you’ll have the game guide you through a seemingly never ending number of tutorials. There’s a lot of parameters and stats that both your cult HQ and its members have. The heat gauge, for example, will tell you how much negative attention your cult has; if it gets too high, you’ll have protesters or even the police at your door. Still, the game is very lenient to the player; I initially let a lot of people die or leave the cult in dissatisfaction, making the heat gauge go up significantly, but still, no protesters or police in sight. I’d prefer a “game over” in this circumstance, with the game subsequently giving tips to better manage your cult. It would make things flow better, in my opinion, without leaving you wondering what went wrong in some cases.
To advance the game, the player needs to research and create rooms to attend to the cultists basic needs lest they go even crazier and start to break things and eventually leave the cult or die. Like any self-respecting cult, you’ll also need ways to rob… ahem, “collect donations” from worshippers so the cult can prosper, and of course, increase your influence over them; it’s with the use of these two main assets, that you’re able to research and build new rooms. It’s only through research, which is presented as a skill tree, that you’re able to build new kinds of therapy rooms, increase the number of cultists your base can hold, and even new types of food they can eat. When everything goes according to the plan, cultists will level up and gain points to be distributed between their many stats which will influence their ability to perform a certain job, such as recruiting new followers and operating any of the therapy rooms better so it yields better donations and leader influence. The graphics use 2D art presented in a top down view, like what you’d see in an RPG Maker game. They’re extremely simple and drab looking. There’s a type of “70’s” background music almost always playing on repeat and some simple sound effects. The game just entered early access on Steam, but it seems the foundation is already set. That said, there’s a lot of room for improvements, and it might end up as a little fun management game when it’s finished.
Summary
Not Recommended – “Honey, I joined a Cult is still very rough around the edges. The mechanics are a bit confusing, and the visuals really hurt the eyes. It just launched in early access, so it still has time to improve.“
Meridiem Games to release a special boxed ‘Sunset Edition’ across Europe in December
Madrid, Spain. September 16th, 2021. Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce that the chilling first-person horror game, Yuoni, will be released as a boxed special edition for PlayStation 5 across Europe on December 3rd. Developed by Tricore Inc and published by Chorus Worldwide Games, Yuoni tells the tragic story of Ai, a young Japanese girl who is haunted by otherworldly entities in a living ghost story where the sun never sets.
Meridiem Games will be responsible for the manufacture and distribution of the boxed special edition of Yuoni across European territories. Yuoni – Sunset Edition will include a specially designed box and a set of postcards illustrating some of the terrifying artwork from the game.
About Yuoni.
Ai is a grade-schooler in 1990s Japan who is about to realise just how isolated she is. Forced to play children’s games in a world of never-ending dusk, Ai is hunted by otherworldly entities as her life hangs in the balance. When these horrors begin to bleed into the real world, Ai must accept that she has only three choices: hide, run, or die.
Evolving gameplay – Test your courage in a dangerous game of hide and seek before initiating a terrifyingly twisted version of tag with abominations not of this world. Use the items you’ve gathered to flee your sunset hell, but be sure to remember the paths you’ve taken or risk being trapped there forever.
Japanese locations ablaze with a haunting, beautiful sunset – Experience an unnerving mix of beauty, fear and nostalgia in a mysterious world where a Japanese house, school and hospital are all inexplicably connected. Explore corridors dyed twilight crimson, witness the ethereal glow of amber through paper walls of a traditional Japanese house and escape creeping black shadows in hospital rooms where the power is somehow always out.
Hide or die – 10-year-old Ai has no defensive measures to defeat the enemies you face; instead, you must take advantage of each spirit’s weaknesses to survive. Hold your breath to sneak past blind foes or dash past deaf ones as quick as your little legs can carry you. And if you can’t get away in time, prepare to suffer a dire fate at the hands of unimaginable forces.
A tragic tale of friendship, betrayal and facing your demons – Mute and anxious, Ai is grateful when she makes a group of friends to play with. But it turns out that the ghostly apparitions trapped in the world of dusk aren’t the only things she has to contend with; ghosts can be cruel, but children even more so. Your classmates harbour dark thoughts and harrowing secrets that you must uncover to progress. Throughout the game, Ai will learn more about her new friends than perhaps she’d care to know…
If only there were another way… – Upon clearing the game, another ending will become available to you. What story will this new path unveil? Slipping back into the terrifying world of Yuoni will see you face considerably more challenging foes for an even greater reward.
Yuoni – Sunset Edition will be released on December 3rd for PlayStation 5 across specialist European stores.
Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games ..
About Tricore
Tricore Co., Ltd. is a digital content production company in Fukuoka, Japan, engaging in a wide range of business such as smartphone and consumer game development, VR content production, concept art production orders, lecturing, and education.
About Chorus Worldwide Chorus Worldwide is a global indie games publisher, dedicated to finding great games from anywhere and delivering them to gamers everywhere. Founded in 2014 and comprising industry veterans based around the world, Chorus is passionate about finding the most innovative games from developers far and wide. Chorus prides itself on being a genuine partner to developers everywhere, holding itself to the highest levels of service and integrity.
Lesquin, France, August 15, 2021 – French publisher NACON and Chilean developer ACE Team are pleased to release a developer diary for the stunning game Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, which gamers were given a first glimpse of during Nacon Connect 2021.
Watch the dev diary for Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
In the video, the three Bordeu brothers – the founders of ACE Team development studio – introduce the background to the game. Clash: Artifacts of Chaos takes place in the strange world of Zenozoik, which they already explored in their previous games Zeno Clash and Zeno Clash 2. The player is Pseudo, an accomplished fighter who lives a reclusive life far away from civilisation. When he meets a frail creature called The Boy, he sets off to explore the lands of Zenozoik in search of mysterious relics.
Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos will be available on PC and consoles in 2022. More information will be shared at a later date.
About Nacon : NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 12 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. https://www.nacongaming.com/
About ACE Team : ACE Team is a development studio founded by the 3 Bordeu brothers: Andres, Carlos and Edmundo. Based in Santiago (Chile), the studio has more than 10 years of experience in the JV industry and is one of the major actors in Latin America. The studio is internationally renowned for its unique titles, having received numerous awards. For more information: https://www.aceteam.cl/.
Do you know how they say that nothing beats mom’s cooking? Even the simplest meal has that special something when it’s made by your mom. Many studies were probably done on that topic but I think we can all agree (or assume) that it’s because it is made with love. Love instantly makes any meal better. And that’s what made me notice Eastward. It has cooking, therefore, it has plenty of food. But is it made with love? Not just food in the game, but the whole game as well. Let’s find out.
Story
In the near future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path. If you’re lucky to escape the slow crawling miasma, you had no choice but to retreat underground and start a new life. It’s what many did in Eastward and that’s how we ended up with thriving underground complexes and mines. You can still go out on the surface, it’s not poisonous but dangerous due to ferocious monsters now and whatnot. And this is where our protagonist duo comes into play. John and Sam. Solve puzzles using both, fight through the dungeons, unlock hidden paths, do some quests and stop by every once in a while to cook something delicious. And with love, of course.
Gameplay
Eastward is a simple Zelda-like RPG (I’m talking about those from the Game Boy and Super Nintendo era, though), full of intricate details and things to do and discover. Now, let’s talk about our main characters more. John is a simple melee-focused character, equipped with a frying pan (don’t laugh, it’s a super useful weapon here actually), then later a flamethrower and a cog shooter. On the other hand, Sam could be labeled as a support character who will often get you out of tight spots with her kinetic blast. But it’s not all about fighting in Eastward. You’ll spend most of the time traveling through incredibly detailed areas, solving main and optional quests, and do a whole lot of cooking.
Visuals
The combat in Eastward is satisfying, engaging, and colorful but that’s not the main selling point of the game. If you heard about this game in previews before or stumbled upon a trailer, then you’ll know what it is. Eastward is a beautifully made and charming old-school RPG. It is a joy to look at it as much as it is to play. The level of detail in every area and in every city you visit is downright insane. Some sections feel like a game within a game. I like the overall choice of a warm color scheme as you play, it really amplifies the vintage vibe throughout the game.
Audio
It would be a crime to write this to the end and not mention Eastward’s marvelous soundtrack. The music blends in so naturally with the game that I would often forget it exists. Of course, it would always be there and playing but these 8-bit tunes go perfect with the game that I wouldn’t change a thing. It just fits so well. And despite the lack of full voice acting in the game, the comprehensive characterization of everyone (main characters and every prominent NPC) definitely makes up for it.
Overall
The only bad thing about Eastward is that I started reviewing it pretty early all things considered. It’s only September so I can’t recommend it as a perfect Christmas game. Which is what it is. The comforting atmosphere, the meditative 8-bit soundtrack, lovable cast of characters, and engaging combat………it all comes together as a part of a perfect dish. While the introductory premise of Eastward comes with that post-apocalyptic feel, I love how there’s never a sense of rush or impending doom as you play. It’s like a game telling you to “take your time, this is one a lifetime experience”. And you know what? That’s what Eastward really is. Don’t sleep on it and definitely don’t wait until Christmas to play it. You owe it to yourself.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Putting a darker spin on the Survival RTS genre, and challenging both new and expert players alike, Age of Darkness: Final Stand launches into Steam Early Access on 7th October.
Wednesday, 15th September 2021 – Team17 has today announced a partnership with PlaySide Studios to publish their upcoming dark fantasy survival RTS, Age of Darkness: Final Stand, which launches into Steam Early Access on 7th October. In a world shrouded in fog and ravaged by a never-ending evil, strategic planning and careful execution will be pivotal to surviving the onslaught of Nightmares that lurk in the darkness. During the day, gather resources, fortify defences, and recruit new members to the cause in preparation for nightfall when Nightmares will arrive en masse, relentlessly tearing their way across the procedurally generated map in order to reinforce ‘The Veil’, leaving darkness in their wake.
Step into the darkness:
Age of Darkness: Final Stand Key Features:
Nightmares made real: Using an internally developed technology ‘SwarmTech’, Age of Darkness: Final Stand is able to render in over 70, 000 enemies on screen at any point
All-consuming fog: Claim back the procedurally generated world from‘The Veil’, a dynamic fog that conceals enemies, and drains the life from a player’s forces
Earn your blessings: Each ‘Death Night’, a random affliction appears that modifies the game, testing the player’s best laid plans and ability to keep the darkness at bay
A champion must rise: Leading the charge against the horrors that await, Heroes can be the key to turning the tide of battle with their unique abilities
An army needs training: Configure your army differently each run with a skill tree system for different classes – grant your archers invisibility or imbue your sentinels with life-stealing rage
About PlaySide Studios PlaySide Studios is Australia’s largest independent video game developer. Focused on creating AAA titles with 90+ experienced developers from some of the largest studios including EA Visceral, Riot, Epic, 2K, and THQ. The company’s portfolio consists of 50+ titles delivered across a variety of platforms, including PC, Console, VR, AR and Mobile. The company was founded in 2011, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in December 2020 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.
Prague, Czech Republic – 15 September, 2021 –Lords and Villeins, a medieval pixel art colony simulator developed by Honestly Games and published by 1C Entertainment, launches into Early Access Thursday, 30 September, via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and other digital stores. The Early Access price is set at $19.99 USD / €19.99 EUR with a 15% launch discount available during the first week.
Check out the Lords and Villeins trailer:
A light-hearted city-building strategy simulation set during medieval times, Lords and Villeins has noblemen and ladies develop family dynasties. Help them evolve and interact while building their homes, farms, and workshops. Assign villagers different tasks, duties, taxes, expand the production chain, train an army for the king, and craft a unique story of a medieval lord.
The Early Access version of Lords and Villeins includes the majority of the core mechanics present in the upcoming 1.0 release including a number of peasant zones and professions to develop production chains of more than 90 resources ranging from food and commodities to building materials and equipment, four domesticated animals to tame and care for, character customization for the ruling family, and highly developed AI capable of simulating whole families of medieval peasants at once.
Key Features
70+ objects at your disposal to build, decorate and improve the settlement
Nearly 20 different zones and professions for villagers to perform and managed by the feudal lady or lord
90+ resources to be used in a fully functional production chain
Unique family-management perspective where the lady or lord negotiates with groups of villagers through the head of their families
Fully simulated procedurally generated environment with a complex AI that can create relationships and develop character traits
Various domesticated animals villagers can tame, feed and take care of
An immersive world where ladies and lords are a part of the bigger picture: Collect taxes from villagers to secure reserves, maintain the balance, and make your duties to pay the royal tax imposed on your land
Visually distinct seasons with a soundtrack inspired by seasonal themes, with future updates already in the works to include simulations of weather conditions, temperatures, and soil quality
1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest, and Moscow, operating in the segments of game production, distribution and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail.
1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles including critically acclaimed series – IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Ion Fury and Deep Sky Derelicts. For more information about 1C Entertainment and its games, please visit the official 1C Entertainment website.
About Honestly Games
Honestly Games is a studio based in the Czech Republic with a small team of passionate developers striving to make immersive games and build communities that love to create, share, and express themselves through gaming. Founded in 2019 around its first title, Lords and Villeins, the company is dedicated to bringing amazing and memorable games directed by its honest vision strengthened through player feedback and active interaction with its community.
