“Write Off” Into The Sunset With Upcoming DLC From Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Graffiti Games and Snoozy Kazoo To Release The Sunset Station Update August 26
Vancouver, Canada – August 19, 2021 – Reserve your train ticket to experience free DLC for chart-topping indie game Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion from Graffiti Games and Snoozy Kazoo. Launching August 26 on Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC, Mac and Linux), The Sunset Station update features an infinite train dungeon known as the Limitless Line that has players battle new and upgraded familiar enemies for a bevy of rewards.
The Limitless Line features vast prizes for doing well in the dungeon, including special Trinkets that aid players during runs. While on the train, players will encounter swarms of foes and much more.
Get a glimpse of the DLC in this teaser trailer:
Major Features in the DLC Include:
Infinite rogue-lite train dungeon
Revamped familiar enemies
3 new enemies
Trinkets that aid in battle
A new boss fight
15 new hats
A Daily Challenge! (Steam ONLY)
Blue Tickets & a shop to spend them at
Additional bug fixes and polishing
In Turnip Boy players take control of an adorable turnip who happens to be an absolute menace to society. After failing to pay taxes and getting evicted from his home, Turnip Boy must go on an epic quest to pay back his massive debt to Mayor Onion. Garden tools to solve plantastic puzzles, meet eccentric vegetables and fruits, and take on treacherous fights. Along the journey uncover what’s spoiling this garden community and rise to tear down the corrupt vegetable government!
For more information regarding Turnip Boy please visit the game’s Steam page, or Graffiti’s Twitter page.
About Graffiti Games Graffiti Games is a North American video game publisher comprised of industry OGs with a powerful, global distribution network encompassing both digital and physical retail partners across the world to maximize reach and sales potential. Graffiti is known for a portfolio of high quality games and recent “Best Sellers” Blue Fire and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. To find out more about Graffiti and our portfolio please visit www.graffitigames.com.
About Snoozy Kazoo Snoozy Kazoo is an independent video game studio based out of Western Massachusetts. Featuring developers from Meta Games, Warner Brothers, and Fablevision, Snoozy Kazoo’s focus is creating video games chock full of charm, humor, and tax evasion. Snoozy is now working on its first commercial title, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. https://snoozykazoo.com/
Kick your workout up a notch with martial arts fitness, exclusively on your Nintendo Switch
London, United Kingdom – 19th August – Marvelous Europe Limited are today excited to announce that the rhythm-based fitness game, KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS, will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 8th October 2021. Developed in partnership with a leading health specialist group in Japan, KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS will be released physically and digitally across Europe and Australia with English, French and German localisation and is now available to pre-order physically from participating retailers.
In KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS players will be able to immerse themselves in body strengthening fitness routines inspired by numerous martial arts practices, including Boxing, Karate and Muay Thai, to deliver calorie-burning exercises simply by using the Nintendo Switch joy-cons.
As part of these calorie-burning exercises, players will be supported by one of four different in-game trainers, with each having their own personality and style of delivering the routines, all of which will be fully voiced in English, French and German languages.
By using the motion controls of the Nintendo Switch joy-cons players will punch, jab, squat and kick their way through different workout routines by matching their movement in time with the beat. Those looking to improve their fitness long term can embrace the Personal Training Mode, a daily training program that is customised to your specific goals with your in-game trainer, while those looking for something more casual can enjoy 3-minute Fitness Mode, a quick and easy workout with lots of different exercises and routines to explore.
Whether you embrace your personalised fitness program, or take part in 3-minute exercises, progress of your workout activities can be monitored within Progress Reports. Here players will find stats related to their in-game workouts and can monitor any goals set.
KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS is about exploring your own personal workout, your way, in your own time and this title will feature customisable options, including a mirror mode, as well as motivational soundtracks spanning genres such as EDM, Techno, Trance, Rock and Hip Hop, to keep you motivated during your workout.
KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS will launch physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch within Europe and Australia on 8th October 2021. Further information relating to KNOCKOUT HOME FITNESS, including available retailers, can be found on the official Marvelous Games website.
About KNOCKOUT HOME FiTNESS:
Developed by fitness experts and using various martial arts as its core, Knockout Home Fitness is a rhythm fitness game that combines proven fat-burning aerobic exercises with training that will strengthen the whole body, with just the joy-cons as your apparatus.
Choose from one of four personal trainers to guide you through 60 expertly crafted workouts, including Kick Boxing, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai, Kung fu and more. Whether you need a strict instructor or a kind supporter, these trainers are always there to build your motivation and encourage you as you progress towards your fitness goals.
Exercises are easy to follow by working out in time to the music. Pick the perfect motivational beat from a choice of 25 music tracks spanning genres such as EDM, Techno, Trance, Rock and Hip Hop.
Key Features:
▪ Exercise Inspired by Martial Arts: Martial arts are renowned for their incredibly effective workout, combining cardio, strength training, agility and flexibility. Knockout Home Fitness uses workouts from a variety of martial arts to efficiently work the whole body, including Kick Boxing, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai and Kung Fu. ▪ Your Own Personal Trainer: Created in partnership with FiNC who have helped 10 million people get fit via their AI personal training app, trainers in Knockout Home Fitness use 60 effective programmes to create a workout experience tailored to your personal fitness goals. ▪ Make Your Workout Work For You: Follow tailored programmes that take as little as 10 minutes, or sweat it in a full 30-minute workout. Use ‘3 Minute Fitness’ mode for quick bursts or to top up your workout. No matter the level you choose, every rep is tracked and counts towards your goals in the game’s inbuilt reporting mode, ‘My Report’. ▪ Workout to the Beat: Players can easily follow the action by working out to the rhythm, including on-screen counts and clear visuals. Pick the perfect motivational track from a choice of 25, spanning genres such as EDM, Techno, Trance, Rock and Hip Hop. Your workout will adapt to your song of choice, so every rep feels personal to you.
About Marvelous Europe Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe Limited is the European arm of Marvelous Inc. a publicly listed entertainment company based in Tokyo. Marvelous is both a game developer and publisher with our popular PC and console titles including Story of Seasons and Rune Factory, in addition to third-party acquisitions such as Granblue Fantasy Versus and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
Ready for a co-op couch struggle while donning a selection of fine hats? Frontier Foundry, in association with Chasing Rats Games, brings its anarchic, physics-based co-op platformer to console next month.
Cambridge, UK – 19 August, 2021. Frontier Foundry, the games label of Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today announced Struggling, developed by the Montreal-based studio Chasing Rats Games, will arrive on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 8 September.
Struggling is the physics-based co-op platformer where up to two players control the arms of our fleshy hero, Troy, as he sets out on an outrageous adventure. Outrun ravenous rats, joyride a dirt bike, and vault over pools of unmentionable waste, all on your epic quest to find legendary Abomination Gods.
Utilise a partner’s squishy appendages to take on the ultimate challenge in local co-op mode, or take total control of Troy’s limbs with your own two hands. Either way, be prepared to test your co-ordination skills to their limits as you grapple with puzzles in increasingly bizarre settings.
Struggling earned high praise at a variety of industry events, including Best in Show, Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design and Public’s Favourite at Montreal Independent Game Awards, IGN’s Top 4 Coop Game at PAX East and PC Gamer’s E3 Hidden Gem, to name but a few.
Struggling’s attention-grabbing art style combines elements of comedy and horror to submerge players in a hilarious but unsettling world. Our loose-limbed protagonist will need to solve increasingly challenging physics-based puzzles using momentum and inertia to swing itself through four visually unique worlds, including horrific labs, perilous canyons, and even feverish hyper-dreams.
As is the case with any self-respecting lab experiment, Troy is an ever-mutating character. Players unlock a range of game-changing powers as they navigate increasingly tricky environments. These new skills include time-slowing to dodge fast-moving hazards, detachable arms Troy can make crawl around creepily, and the ability to graft its appendages onto the environment (don’t worry, they grow back after giving Troy a hand!).
Struggling launches on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 8 September 2021, and is out now on Steam and Nintendo Switch. For more information, visit Struggling’s official website at struggling-game.com. For media assets, visit Frontier.co.uk/media.
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About Struggling Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Grab a partner and overcome challenging obstacles by controlling one arm each of an unfortunate human experiment. Use momentum to launch yourself across yawning chasms, plug waste-spewing pipes, discover complex machinery you have no business operating, and yank suspicious levers because…well why not? When even moving takes a combined effort, communication is key to keeping your cool.
About Frontier Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.
About Frontier Foundry Frontier Foundry is the dedicated games label of Frontier Developments. By forming partnerships with quality external developers and leveraging the company’s proven publishing expertise, Frontier Foundry is best placed to bring players unique and memorable new games that break boundaries and create legacies.
About Chasing Rats Games Chasing Rats Games is an indie video games studio founded in Montreal, Canada, by a small team of highly passionate developers to create unique, skilfully crafted -and slightly whacky- games with emphasis on multiplayer experiences. Published by Frontier Foundry, Struggling is their first title. For more information, please visit www.chasingratsgames.com.
‘SoulWorker’ and ‘KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!’ Global Collaboration Details
SEOUL – Aug. 19, 2021 – Lion Games revealed that MMORPG SoulWorker will be collaborating with popular Light Novel IP KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! for four weeks starting today.
SoulWorker fans all over the world will be able to complete various missions in the “Vagabond of Wonderful World” quest, allowing them to receive special boxes and various rewards, including experience points, in-game currency Zenny, cute character outfits and accessories. Additionally, other quests and in-game events will be available for the duration of the collaboration.
Fans can look forward to the limited-edition costumes modeled after KonoSuba characters Kazuma, Megumin, Aqua, and Yunyun. Fans will also appreciate these adorable costumes as each one includes a specific KonoSuba gesture.
SoulWorker was released in 2017 and follows the stories of SoulWorkers, chosen heroes of humanity saving a devastated city in a post-apocalyptic world against enemies from another dimension. SoulWorker comes to life through Cartoon Rendering technology with graphics like animation.
“Along with our newly added character Lee Nabi in July, our game greets fans with nine unique and distinct characters,” said YongNam Jo, SoulWorker product director, Lion Games. “We hope that this first-ever collaboration will be a great gift to our global fanbase. We have been putting a ton of work to implement KonoSuba into the world of SoulWorker so our fans can enjoy a KonoSuba twist on our MMORPG. We are working endlessly to add more collaborative-focused content in the future that our fans will love – stay tuned for more.”
SoulWorker is being serviced through the global digital platform Steam in both Traditional Chinese and English. With anime-inspired graphics, action combat systems based on the game’s classes, and nine unique characters, SoulWorker has so much to offer than ever before. Following the collaboration, Lion Games has many updates coming, including new Raid “Violent Sun.” All detailed information can be found on the official Steam page and Lion Games’ official SNS accounts.
About Lion Games The most valuable concept Lion Games holds dear can be summed up into one word, “enjoyment.” The developers at Lion Games are consistently communicating with its fans to understand where and how “enjoyment” plays a role in the company and its products. Founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, Lion Games prides itself on a “think outside the box” mentality to create unique ideas and usher them into reality.
Through an ever-changing world, Lion Games wishes to grow and evolve with global content trends both within and beyond local markets. More information on the studio can be found at (www.liongames.co.kr).
About SoulWorker
SoulWorker is an anime-style third-person action MMORPG available for PC gameplay developed by Lion Games. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players take on the role of a SoulWorker, who are chosen as one of humanity’s saviors. Over 100 PvE districts and episode bosses await the young heroes, and after battling through the AI and guilds, players can then face one another in the extensive PvP zone. A unique emotion system that includes vengeance, madness, euphoria, or sadness defines and powers each of the characters’ abilities. Concentrating on these emotions activates abilities that boost effects for Defense or Attacks while using class-specific Soul Weapons.
Through Steam, SoulWorker is currently only servicing English and Traditional Chinese. In Korea and Japan, it is being serviced through publishers Smilegate and WeMade respectively.
Unlock the Mystery Behind a World of Lost Memories
Hertfordshire, 19th August 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust Studios introduced Mio Hirahara to the BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light cast, a character who will help drive the main storyline of mystery and lost memories. BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light is the sequel to the beloved 2017 JRPG, BLUE REFLECTION, and 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.
In BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, a number of students are transported to a mysterious floating academy, searching for clues to find their way back home, with only their names as memories. Mio Hirahara is the latest character to be announced to the team of heroines. She’s Hiori’s older sister, and suddenly appears at the academy after the other students have already arrived. Mio has lost all of her memories, except those of her sister, but carries with her a calming presence and aura. And while Mio wants to stay close to her little sister, Hiori begins to push her away. Can the two sisters strengthen their bond while solving the mysteries surrounding their unexplained vanishing from the real world?
It won’t be easy, though, as one day, while exploring the academy, the heroines notice something out of place. The seemingly endless blue skies begin to crumble, and a crack appears above the school. What dangers lie ahead as the students attempt to unravel the secrets of their strange new surroundings? Luckily, all is not doom and gloom in the land of Heartscape, as between exploration and battling monsters, the students will be able to bond and grow deeper connections by going out on dates. The friendlier certain characters become with each other, the more conversations they will be able to have, and will even begin holding hands to display these more meaningful friendships. During dates, characters will then receive crystals of emotion known as Fragments, with the Fragments received varying depending on how you respond to questions asked throughout the conversation.
As the game progresses, friends from the academy will also begin making requests – from the preparation of ingredients to crafting to developing facilities – and after completing each request, you will be rewarded with a helpful item or craft recipe. By clearing requests and going out on dates, you will additionally be awarded Talent Points, which can then be used to strengthen characters. Furthermore, by equipping the Fragments you received during dates, you will be able to unlock special abilities in battle!
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
Latest trailer highlights the bond between siblings
Hong Kong – August 19th, 2021 – Developer and publisher eastasiasoft has revealed that Xuan Yuan Sword 7, the latest game in the legendary Chinese RPG series that’s making its console debut in the west, will launch on September 30th on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. To commemorate this announcement, a new trailer has been released that includes new gameplay footage from the console versions of the game, focusing on the bond between brother and sister, as well as gameplay focusing on combat and upgrades.
The console versions of Xuan Yuan Sword 7 were announced at the end of April as a collaborative effort between eastasiasoft, SOFTSTAR, and DOMO Studio, and will be coming soon to console players in the west for the first time in the history of this 30-year-old saga.
In the newest installment of the series, players will follow the standalone story of Taishi Zhao and enjoy dynamic, real-time combat, which makes Xuan Yuan Sword 7 the perfect entry point for new players.
Retail editions will be produced in partnership with Maximum Games, available at all major retailers in North America, Europe and Australia or directly from store.maximumgames.com/products/xuan-yuan-sword-7.
“Bringing the Xuan Yuan Sword series to the west with Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is extremely exciting,” said Joshua M French, Community Manager at eastasiasoft. “Anyone with an interest in either Chinese mythology or action-RPGs will have a blast with this latest entry, which was designed as an entry point for a whole new audience.”
About Xuan Yuan Sword 7
Set 2000 years ago in China near the end of Western Han rule, Xuan Yuan Sword 7 places players in the role of noble swordsman Taishi Zhao following the trail of a mysterious bamboo slip from the crypt of Marquis of Liu that promised prosperity, but only brought famine and misery in its wake. To protect his family and seek out the truth of this calamity, Taishi Zhao embarks upon a journey through a mythological realm full of otherworldly beings bent on his destruction.
Along the way, Taishi Zhao must master a host of fighting techniques. Armed with the Elysium Scroll, he can slow down time, absorb monsters, or alter the environment. Upgrade your armor and weapons, develop passive skills, and learn new techniques. Block, dodge, and riposte your foes as you journey through this haunted realm.
Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is a celebration of ancient China’s landscape, civilization and culture, infused with the mystique of its own legends. With a story deeply rooted in ancient Chinese history and mythology, Xuan Yuan Sword 7 reimagines both as one fantastical and chaotic realm under the governance of a new Xin Dynasty. Witness the final destiny of the Mohists who believed in an ancient philosophy of logic, rational thought, and science that was once as popular as Confucianism in China 2200 years ago.
About Eastasiasoft Limited Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Moero Crystal H, Ghost Blade HD, Gunlord X, Sword & Fairy 6, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.
About SOFTSTAR Softstar Entertainment Inc. is a leading brand for PC games for the Chinese market and has created the Sword & Fairy, Xuan Yuan Sword, and Richman as the top three best known Chinese-speaking game IPs. It is also the very first Chinese game provider to invest in the development of spin-off products & services, presented in such diverse media as TV dramas, novels, comics, and physical games, so as to satisfy all the entertainment demands of its numerous and wide-ranging consumers. Up to date, Softstar owns a fan base of 500 million people in Greater China, as well as fan clubs across the whole China; its domestic and international business partners span across North East Asia, South East Asia, North America and Europe.
About DOMO Studio DOMO Studio is one of Softstar’s main development studios, led by the producers Yang Yuansheng and the “Father of Xuan Yuan Sword” Mark Tsay. DOMO Studio consists of more than 60 team members and is one of Taiwan’s leading game development studios.
In addition to “Xuan Yuan Sword” team members, DOMO Studio also includes a dozen senior animators, character artists, scenery artists, 3D designers and senior engineers who have participated in well-known game projects in Taiwan and abroad, as well as well-known novel authors, animation directors, senior animators, story writers, and others.
About Maximum Games Maximum Games ranks as a top 20 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing, and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.
Working together to publish puzzle game Seven Doors and future projects
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 19, August 2021 – SOEDESCO teams up with Spanish independent game development company Indigo Studios. SOEDESCO is now the publisher for Seven Doors, Indigo Studios’ puzzle game which was released on Steam last year, as well as the game’s future content and other upcoming titles from the company.
Bas de Jonge, SOEDESCO’s Business Development Manager, has this to say about the announcement: “We’re very happy to partner up with Indigo Studios, but what we’re most excited about is to work with Kim Planella and Judit Hierro, two very talented individuals with a clear passion for what they do. I think Indigo Studios and SOEDESCO complement each other perfectly, and together we can take on bigger and higher quality productions in the coming years.”
Seeing this partnership as a great opportunity, Indigo Studios also mentions: “We are really happy to work with the wonderful SOEDESCO team. This partnership has been a great experience from the beginning, and we are sure we will collaborate on many great projects together.”
Visit Indigo Studios’ website here or their game Seven Doors on Steam here.
About SOEDESCO® SOEDESCO is an independent video game developer, publisher and distributor founded in 2002 with its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We create interactive entertainment for a large and diverse community to enjoy.
At SOEDESCO we strive to bring fun and engaging gaming experiences to a worldwide audience. Our portfolio consists of titles such as Owlboy, Kaze and the Wild Masks, Monster Crown, Among the Sleep, Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Monstrum. We also have our own IPs including Truck Driver®, Adam’s Venture® and Real Farm.
More information about SOEDESCO® and their products can be found on the company’s website or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Indigo Studios Indigo Studios is an independent game development company. The main focus of our productions are games with great storylines and suggestive atmospheres with very developed scripts. We are also specialized in the creation of original soundtracks and the dramatic treatment of scripts of all kinds.
Innovative Audio Technology Creates a Profound Immersive World and Brings AAA Quality Narrative For A Unique Gameplay Experience
St. Catharines, Canada (August 19, 2021) — Falling Squirrel are thrilled to announce that their award-winning audio-only action-adventure game The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is now available on PC and Xbox One. Winner of the 2018 Ubisoft Indie Special Prize and the Reboot Develop Red 2019 Special Selection Prize, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown trades visuals for audio cues, creating a distinct take on action combat while also breaking down barriers for low-vision and blind gamers. Challenging battles, exciting quests, and AAA quality voice acting performances from dozens of acclaimed voice actors including Karen Knox (Starlink, Far Cry 5), Samer Salem (The Expanse, The Handmaid’s Tale), and Steve Cumyn (Far Cry 3, Versailles), make for a gaming experience unlike anything you have ever played!
Developed in close consultation with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), The Vale: Shadow of the Crown utilizes the latest in assistive technologies, including binaural audio and haptic controller feedback, to create an immersive experience and a thrilling action-adventure game. The team at Falling Squirrel is committed to their mandate to bring inclusive and accessible games to the mainstream — The Vale: Shadow of the Crown’s development features sincere and deliberate representation by employing visually impaired voice actors and developers.
“We’re thrilled to invite players to try out a unique and accessible take on the action-adventure genre,” said David Evans, Falling Squirrel Founder and Creative Director. “We hope that what we’ve learned during The Vale: Shadow of the Crown will prove that games in a variety of genres — from indie to AAA — can be made accessible to blind and low vision gamers so that they can enjoy the same exciting experiences as sighted players.”
In celebration of The Vale: Shadow of the Crown‘slaunch, Falling Squirrel has released a new gameplay trailer. Watch and listen below:
In The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, players embark on the emotional journey of the Second-to-the-Throne — blind from birth and recently exiled to the edges of the kingdom upon the coronation of their elder brother as King of the Land. Through the ears of the hero, players must embark on a treacherous journey as they explore the world around them, fight off enemies in challenging, interactive combat, hunt for resources, acquire gear, and lose themselves in a rich narrative supported by top-tier voice acting.
Key Features:
Accessible Gaming For All: Haptic controller feedback, binaural audio technology, and professional cinematic voice acting guides players through real-time combat, exploration, quests, and cut scenes, making this a gaming experience that is accessible to visually impaired and sighted players alike.
Diverse Soundscape Environments: The bustle of busy villages, the gentle rustling of leaves through the trees in the forests, the eerie echoes of the unknown in dank caves — full 3-dimensional sound surrounds players from all sides as they adventure in over 20 diverse locations ripe for exploration.
Immersive Medieval Combat: Players become engaged in the action in a way that is entirely refreshing as a diverse set of enemies attack with random and story-based encounters, boss battles, and more. Intuitive battle clamor guides players towards enemies as they attack and defend against their foes.
Meaningful RPG Elements: Presented with a choice of combat styles, players will guide their fully-voiced hero and build their potential as they unlock upgradable magic paths, loot enemies, hunt animals for valuable items, and visit shops to purchase weapons and armor — each with unique sounds and stats.
A Story for the Ages: With optional narrative paths including over 20 side quests and more than 70 audio cutscenes, players will uncover twists and surprises as they travel the land and speak with the many unique and fully voiced characters they encounter.
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About Falling Squirrel
Falling Squirrel is an independent video game studio, service provider, and proud member of Niagara, Canada’s growing independent game development industry. As a studio, their commitment to creating compelling, Triple-A caliber story-driven game experiences for the visually impaired has spearheaded their goal of pioneering advances in narrative design and audio-based game mechanics. Their core team derives a passion for video games through their combined experience in Triple-A multi-platform game development and extensive background in Film and TV, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
Although The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is the first game developed by Falling Squirrel, the studio has contributed creative direction and narrative design to a wide range of interactive projects, such as Creative Byte Studios’ Embers of Mirrim and Phantom Compass’ Rollers of the Realm: Reunion. To find out more about Falling Squirrel, visit the official website, found here: https://www.fallingsquirrel.com. ###
Time to crack the case of the mysterious suicide of Jesskia – What You Uncover May Be More than You Could Possibly Prepare For...
Wiesbaden, Germany August 19th, 2021. Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer TriTrie Games are delighted to announce that their investigative full-motion video (FMV) game Jessika is out today on Nintendo Switch from the Nintendo Store for £13.49 / €14.99 / $14.99 with a limited time 20% launch discount. Jessika is a gripping tale of loss, mysterious circumstances surrounding the titular character’s apparent suicide, and the lengths one will go to cover their mistakes. Jessika is also available now on Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam
More About Jessika
Convinced of foul play, Jessika’s father has hired you, a private investigator, to uncover the truth about her untimely death. What appears to be a textbook suicide — at least, at first — may prove to be your career-defining moment. With only your laptop and an unrivaled determination for unearthing the truth, you’ll need to dig through the victim’s extensive digital footprint to locate clues and keywords embedded within Jessika’s tangled online presence to piece together what really happened.
Jessika takes inspiration from titles such as Her Story and uses professional FMV to create the tense and thrilling situations the player interacts with.
Jessika won the German Developer Prize in Ubisoft Blue Byte’s prestigious Newcomer Award category, part of the Ubisoft Education initiative that aims to prepare promising new developers for an extensive career in the video games industry.
Jessika is out today on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store, Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for the modernized award-winning Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,200 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry.
Join us for the first hour of gameplay of Boyfriend Dungeon as we as we level up and date our favourite weapon in this shack-and-slash dungeon crawling adventure!
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Boyfriend Dungeon Developer: Kitfox Games Publisher: Kitfox Games Platform: Windows Release Date: 17 August 2021 Price: $19.99
Recommended – “Boyfriend Dungeon offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler and dating sim, a cool story and good gameplay mechanics. Falling in love with your favourite weapon is now possible!”
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