New Ships and New Gameplay Mechanics Await Players Itching for Some Scallop Shucking
Stavanger, Norway (August 11, 2021) — Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…it actually is, and there are plenty ‘o delicious scallops just waiting for you to dredge up and get prepped for the dinner table. The Scallops DLC for Fishing: North Atlantic from developer Misc Games — is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam and GOG! Of course, you don’t send a harpoon to do a dredge’s job (as scallops are much, much smaller than swordfish and thus far more difficult to spear), so the maritime masters at Misc Games have also included three brand new, fully licensed, and realistically detailed scallop fishing vessels — including the OG herself, Old Ben!
In order to harvest these tasty aquatic treats, players will need to learn the ins and outs of “dredging,” which is the use of perforated metal shovels that are dragged along the sea bed, filtering out water and sand, keeping the delectable shelled creatures for collection. Digital fishermen will begin this learning experience the way their predecessors did — by hand — on the mighty Old Ben, the original scallop ship located in the port of Yarmouth. Once they’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to climb the tech tree and begin to use more modern, less labor-intensive techniques and technology to get more scallops from the sea bed and into the Michelin-starred kitchens worldwide.
Of course, the process is a tad more complicated than simply dropping a dredge overboard and pulling up the beautiful bivalves. The Scallops DLC stays true to the hardcore simulation aspects of the base game, which means multiple realistic dredges, sensors, cranes, and of course, some good old-fashioned hands-on sorting!
Key Features of the Scallops DLC:
Three Brand New Ships: Old Ben, a $295,000 old-school scallop boat located in the Port of Yarmouth that holds 20,000kg with two crew. Ocean Scout, a medium-sized ship that’ll run you $1,695,000 in-game and can hold 100,000kg of cargo and 5 crew members, located in Lockeport. Viking Power, a massive monster of a scallop boat that costs $8,995,000, requires 6 crew, and comes equipped with two dredging arms!
I Sense a Scallop: Each of the three new ships utilizes a range of sensors to make fishing for scallops more efficient, including Depth from Ship, Catch Load, and Depth of Net, so you can keep a close on where the real treasure is and how much you’ve caught.
Get Your Hands Dirty: You can’t sell low-quality goods, and you’ll need to dive headfirst into sorting your catch, making sure to separate the high-quality meat from the…not so high-quality meat, and return the small specimens to the seabed to maintain sustainable fishing.
Published and developed by Misc Games, Fishing: North Atlantic is available now for PlayStation 4 and Windows PC via Steam for $34.99 USD, and Xbox One with a limited-time discount for $29.99 USD. The Scallops DLC is available on all platforms for $13.99 USD. Learn more at https://fishingnorthatlantic.com.
About Misc Games
Founded in 2013, Norway-based Misc Games is a development studio outfitted with a team of passionate developers that aim to create unique games for various niche markets to drive the industry forward. To achieve this, the studio prioritizes positive company culture and treats video games like art rather than playthings. Known for the hugely popular Fishing: Barents Sea and Fishing: North Atlantic, Misc Games’ goal is to become the world leader in technical ship simulation games. For more information about Misc Games, please visit the official website: https://miscgames.no.
Ahoy Mateys! Award-Winning Multiplayer Game Born from Michigan State University’s GameDev Program to Get Full Home Release on PC and Consoles
East Lansing, MI (August 11, 2021) — Will Winn Games — an independent developer founded by Michigan State University (MSU) faculty, students, and alumni — announced today the much-anticipated release date for its swashbuckling 12-player action-arcade game Plunder Panic. Rival pirate crews will battle for supremacy on the high seas in this frantic multiplayer game on September 17, 2021, when it launches on Steam for PC. Plunder Panic will additionally launch on consoles in early 2022.
Inspired by classic SNES games, Plunder Panic blends retro graphics, arcadey action, and a boatload of online (and offline) gameplay modes and options to shiver even the most hardened pirates’ timbers. Two teams of up to six players must go all hands on deck and face off against each other, utilizing a variety of weapons, enchanted items, and power-ups. Quick, round-based matches begin as rival teams anchor their ships on the same island. Only the scurviest dogs will prevail once the action starts, with victory within reach if the rival team loses either too much of their gold, their ship gets scuttled, or if their precious captain takes a trip to Davy Jones’ locker. It’s up to teams to decide on an offensive or defensive approach!
Key Features of Plunder Panic:
Pirate Panic — Fast-paced action-arcade gameplay with elements of platforming, combat, and strategic play
Multiplayer Mode Madness — Supporting local and online play with up to 12-players (including AI), Plunder Panic features several exciting game modes: Free Play, Tournament, Conquest, Ranked and Unranked, and Captain vs. Captain 1v1. Players can invite friends to private lobbies and also go into Matchmaking.
Claim Victory — Multiple win conditions offer pirate crews different gameplay strategies. Teams can coordinate to either collect enough gold, sink an enemy ship with cannons or a rowboat of TNT, or defeat the enemy captain.
Modify-arrs — Matches can be customized with up to six modifiers at once which change up the game rules dramatically. Randomized Captains per round? No captains at all? What about all pirates having a pair of never-ending Seagull Wings? Anything and everything can happen!
Items Galore — Chaotic items that can be wielded by players can drop into a match at any time. From weapons such as the Blunderbuss, Molotov cocktails, and dynamite to stat-boosting rum barrels and enchanted idols; even squid can be used as weapons (the Kraken doesn’t take kindly to this, though).
Pretty Pixels — A charming retro pixel-art aesthetic by lead artist Andrew Bonczyk (currently with Bungie and formerly Insomniac Games)
“Following several successful showings at various trade shows over the last couple of years, it’s a dream come true to turn the Plunder Panic prototype into a full-fledged multi-platform game,” said Will Jeffery, Will Winn Games co-founder and MSU alumni. “While commercializing Plunder Panic is an important milestone for Will Winn Games, it is just the first step. We have a robust plan to grow a vibrant, profitable game studio in the mid-Michigan area, offering on-the-job, real-world, industry experience for students and employment opportunities for alumni.”
“MSU and Spartan Innovations has been an essential partner in the development of Plunder Panic and launch of Will Winn Games,” said Brian Winn, Will Winn Games co-founder and MSU professor. “Plunder Panic was developed by an excellent team of talented student employees from MSU’s Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab. We’re collectively so incredibly excited to bring Plunder Panic to the masses starting with the Steam release in September.”
A prototype of Plunder Panic previously premiered at multiple trade shows, including IndieCade 2017, where it won the Audience Choice Award. Plunder Panic was also a finalist in the SXSW 2018 Gaming Pitch Competition and an official selection for the PAX East 2018 Showcase. Thanks to educational and financial resources provided by Michigan State University’s Spartan Innovations and Red Cedar Ventures, Will Winn Games was formed by Brian Winn (Director of the Games for Entertainment and Learning Lab at MSU) and Will Jeffery (MSU alumni and former Walt Disney Imagineer). Additional members of the Will Winn team include individuals with credits from Bungie and Insomniac Games. Will Winn Games licensed Plunder Panic from the university to make it into a full game release for PC and home consoles.
Plunder Panic releases on Steam in Early Access for PC on September 17, 2021 — just in time for National Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 — and can be wishlisted today at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455900/Plunder_Panic. The game will also release on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in Q1 2022.
About Will Winn Games
Will Winn Games Inc. is a new East Lansing-based game studio launched out of the Michigan State University Game Development Program, Spartan Innovations, and Red Cedar Ventures. The mission of the company is to design, develop, and market compelling multiplayer video game experiences. A prototype of the studio’s premier title Plunder Panic has already received multiple accolades including finalist in the SXSW 2018 Gaming Pitch Competition, Audience Choice Award winner at IndieCade 2017, and was an official selection for the PAX East 2018 Showcase. Plunder Panic officially launches on PC this September and on consoles in Q1 2022. For more information about Will Winn Games, please visit https://willwinn.games.
Tripwire Presents and Torn Banner Studios Launch Free Expansive Content Update for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Today
ROSWELL, Ga. – Aug. 11, 2021 – The ultimate medieval battlefield continues to grow as more players jump into the fun of the award-winning multiplayer hit, Chivalry 2. Developer Torn Banner Studios, publisher Tripwire Presents, and global retail publishing partner Deep Silver are excited to announce the launch of the first free content update for Chivalry 2. Available today for PC (via Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems, the free House Galencourt update introduces two new maps, a brand-new gameplay mode, the return of the popular arrow camera feature from the original Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, over 60 new customization options, and more!
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords and storms of flaming arrows to sprawling castle sieges, and more. Dominate massive battlefields while catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages, and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of Team Objective maps.
Improving on the original genre-defining Chivalry: Medieval Warfare in every way, Chivalry 2 invites players to master the blade with an all-new and improved combat system that combines real-time strikes and a free-flowing combo system to speed up the action and let players become a whirlwind of steel on the battlefield. Created with the ability to fight multiple foes in mind, Chivalry 2’s combat mixes the best of both FPS and fighting game genres for an unmatched melee experience.
“Chivalry 2 at launch was just the foundation and was intentionally built to be extended” said Torn Banner Studios CEO & Creative Director Steve Piggott. “Today’s update is just the first step in our continued commitment to double the size and scope of Chivalry 2 for free. We hope players enjoy it!”
Chivalry 2: House Galencourt Update key features include:
● Galencourt (New Team Objective Map): The Mason Army lays brutal siege to the Great Walled City of Galencourt and seat of the Agathian Church. Capture the great walled fortifications, explode the harbor’s ships, then desecrate the relics and the tomb of Feydrid!
● Courtyard (New Team Deathmatch/Free-for-All/Arena Map): An agreement to settle the battle for Courtyard by champions duel is broken, as unsuspecting nobles are swept into the carnage.
● Arena Mode: Experience more competitive, smaller-scale battles with a focus on teamwork in this brand-new game mode, featuring 3 versus 3 team combat with winners determined by the first to win 5 rounds. Arena Mode will be playable in special versions of 3 maps: Tournament Grounds, Fighting Pits, and the new Courtyard map.
● Arrow Cam: Back by popular demand, archers can look forward to the return of the beloved Chivalry: Medieval Warfare feature that attaches a camera to fired arrows making for some truly cinematic action shots.
● Over 60 New Customization Items: The Armoury will receive over 60 options for new weapons, armor, voice over, and more to customize the look of your Agatha Knights and Mason Order teams. Highlights include Argon’s Sword, the Skull Crusher Mace, Golden Leaf Shield, and more!
Chivalry 2 has an MSRP of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 MSRP for the Standard Edition or $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 for the Special Edition, with an ESRB rating of M for Mature and a PEGI 18 rating. To stay up to date on the latest Chivalry 2 news, please sign up for the newsletter on the official website, follow Tripwire Presents, join the official Chivalry 2 Discord server, and follow the developers on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Chivalry 2 will be released for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store and through selected online retailers via Publisher Iceberg Interactive.
Torn Banner Studios
Torn Banner Studios is an exciting independent video game company located in Toronto, Canada. Passion and innovation are the core elements of everything that we do. We are people that truly love games and are lucky enough to be following our dreams, thanks to the incredible support from our community.
We want to go places other companies are afraid to go, because we believe great games begin with the passion of a small group of diehard fans. Those fans have the deepest understanding and appreciation for the subject they love and a vision for how it should be presented in a game. We want to breathe life into that vision and allow more people to appreciate it. We want to take on the challenging ideas that when done well create truly powerful and unique games that are remembered. You say it can’t be done? We say bring it on.
About Tripwire Interactive
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer and founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s most recent hit release, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.
Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com.
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
About Iceberg Interactive
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.
Known for many hit franchises including Circle Empires, Starpoint Gemini and Endless Space; the company has enjoyed recent success with Multiformat titles such as Transient, Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Railroad Corporation. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Blazing Sails, Star Dynasties and Sacred Fire.
The Sea is Yours to Conquer as You Command a Crew of Hardy Sailors, Explore Undiscovered Lands, and Discover Untold Riches Starting This September
Moscow, Russia (August 11, 2021) — Developer Tiamat Games announces today that their seafaring roguelite role-playing game, Maritime Calling, will launch for Windows PC via Steam Early Access on September 28, 2021. Inspiring a sense of adventure akin to Master and Commander, while coupling it with the crew-management elements of FTL: Faster Than Light, Maritime Calling invites players to captain a ship and claim unexplored, resource-rich lands for the crown. Manage everything from stem to stern as you oversee the wellbeing of your crew, survive deadly oceanic hazards, and explore uncharted lands, while a procedurally generated map keeps every playthrough fresh and exciting.
In addition, Tiamat Games also announced today that Maritime Calling will enter closed Beta starting August 18 and running through August 29. Those who would like an opportunity to try the game ahead of its Early Access release can visit the Maritime Calling Steam store page to register via Steam Playtest and join the Tiamat Games Discord to join in on the conversation.
Watch the new trailer below:
“We are excited to invite would-be explorers to set sail on the open seas with Maritime Calling’s Early Access release this summer,” said Nikita Veselov, Game Director on Maritime Calling. “We are excited to hear the stories from players and work closely with the community as we work towards the game’s full launch.”
In Maritime Calling, captains must utilize special masteries and skills to ensure the ship is properly maintained at all times — even if that means ordering members of the crew to take on dangerous and decidedly un-glamorous tasks. Captains must ensure that the right sailor is assigned the right task, so players will need to assess the skills of their crewmates to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses. A crewmate that’s adept at navigation probably should not be on the front lines of a battle as their death could mean that the ship becomes lost at sea forever.
Everyone aboard relies on the captain to steer the ship clear of environmental hazards, while simultaneously preparing for unexpected attacks from rival nations. While life on the high seas can sometimes lead to a watery end, procedurally generated maps mean no two excursions are the same, keeping the experience fresh as the cold sea air. Mastery of the helm, however, will lead to newly-discovered islands with specialized quests that will lead to rewards like forgotten treasures!
Key Features of Maritime Calling:
Take the Helm, Captain: Steering a ship back in the day was a smidge more involved than it is compared to motorboats of today. It’s the player’s job to prep the sails, measure for wind direction, and steer clear of any rocky crags sticking out of the water.
It’s a Sailor’s Life for Me: Set day-to-day shifts for the crew, order them to plug any leaky holes in the hull, resolve quarrels among them, and make sure everyone gets their fair share of provisions (and booty!) Don’t feel bad about bossing everyone around, either — it’s the captain’s job after all!
Master and Roleplayer: An effective captain will assign the right sailor to their most well-suited jobs. As each crew member gains experience through the tasks they’re assigned, they gain levels to unlock specializations that come with special bonuses!
The World is an Oyster, so Pry it Open: These undiscovered countries are just waiting for players to explore them and uncover their riches!
An Ever-Changing World: The map shifts with each playthrough thanks to procedural map and terrain creation engine. There could be a beautiful coral reef in a region on one playthrough, and the next, a violent tropical storm!
Maritime Calling will be available for PC via Steam Early Access on September 28, 2021.
About Tiamat Games
Located in Moscow, Russia, Tiamat Games is an indie game studio founded in the summer of 2018 to start development on the seafaring rogue-like RPG Maritime Calling. After working on several titles with the legendary Peter Monaleux at studio 22Cans, Nikita Veselov took his prior game design experience and co-founded Tiamat Games with long-time friend and entrepreneur Konstantin Mikushin. The team has expanded ever since, bringing on experienced programmers and artists that have worked throughout the video game industry. Though the studio may be small, its ambition to create interesting experiences knows no bounds.
Seed of Life is an adventure game filled with puzzles, platforming, and stealth gameplay. Check out the first 30 minutes here.
Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You’re Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?
Seed of Life Developer: MadLight Publisher: Leonardo Entertainment Platform: Windows PC Release Date: 11 August 2021
Not Recommended – “A not so epic adventure plagued by repetitive runs to checkpoints followed by suicide sprints to the next objective. Combined with the poor tutorial and awkward writing, Seed of Life is a let down.”
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Embark on an epic mission to save the dying planet of Lumia from annihilation
Rome, Italy, 11th August, 2021 — Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Madlight Studio are pleased to announce that the futuristic, third-person, sci-fi puzzle platformer, Seed of Life is out today on PC via Steam for £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99 and will be available with a 20% launch discount for a limited time.
Embark on an epic adventure as you take on the role of the Seed of Life’s protagonist, Cora, as she navigates the labyrinth-like world of Lumia, a dying planet ravaged by strange alien creatures that are stealing its lifeforce. As the last known survivor of Lumia, Cora must find the mysterious device called the Seed and restore life to the planet before it’s too late.
Watch the latest trailer for Seed of Life here
Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You are Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying world ravaged by alien invaders that are stealing the planet’s lifeforce. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate The Seed, an alien device capable of generating the essence of life and save your planet from annihilation. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?
As you look to the light and navigate your way through a labyrinth-like planet, you’ll come across strange capsules and learn special abilities that allow you to defy the laws of nature and conquer the dangers of a dying world on the brink of destruction. With the help of a cute alien assistant named Nar, you will be able to solve challenging puzzles and topple increasingly menacing invader foes in order to save your world.
Check out the first 30 Minutes of Gameplay here:
Seed of Life Features
Triple-A Quality Graphics – Explore a breathtaking sci-fi universe set in a dystopian future. Seed of Life features beautiful graphics and a unique art style where bright colors meet complete darkness.
An Emotional Journey – Seed of Life is a story-driven game with a dramatic, engaging story full of mysteries to be revealed that will keep you curious and excited to discover more.
Gameplay Focused – This adventure is packed with RPG elements, puzzles and dangerous creatures. Find Talisman capsules to learn new abilities, collect Lumium to upgrade and strategically use your items to defy gravity and overcome different challenges.
Stealth Combat – Escape from Namurian Shadows roaming the land in search for the remaining Lumium
A World to Discover – Explore a beautiful and vast labyrinth-like semi-open world where secrets are hidden in every corner and environmental challenges will test your skills. Navigate dangerous paths, clear objectives and find interest points. There’s always something new to uncover!
Seed of Life is out today PC via Steam for £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99. For more information on Leonardo Interactive, please visit the official website at https://leonardointeractive.com/
About Leonardo Interactive
Leonardo Interactive is an award-winning video games publisher based in Rome, Italy and it has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, the company has made notable launches to date including the award-winning Dry Drowning and the point and click adventure Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town and will launch Seed of Life, Hell Architect and the survival horror prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle through 2021 and beyond. Leonardo Interactive is also the owner of VLG publishing.
About Madlight Studio MadLight studio specializes in video games for PC and Consoles aimed at providing players with unique experiences via compelling stories, engaging adventures, and vivid graphics. It will do this through a series of games called Seed of Life.”
Take to the neon streets of a violent cyberpunk future and face off against gangs, cults, and shady corporations in Glitchpunk
Hamburg, Germany – August 11th, 2010 — Enter the chaos-ridden streets of New Baltia! Do you have what it takes to handle the unbridled insanity of a world unhinged? Developer Daedalic Entertainment, alongside developer Dark Lord, are buzzed to announce that Glitchpunk, a cyberpunk-themed game with a modern take on that old-school GTA 2 feel, is out now in Steam Early Access at $19.99 with a 20% discount at launch.
Watch the Stylish Grindhouse-Inspired Glitchpunk Launch Trailer
A top-down action game where you shoot, brawl, drive, steal and sneak yourself through a neon-soaked world full of gangs and cults, forging cooperations along the way, Glitchpunk isn’t just about blowing things up – it also tells a compelling story of transhumanism, xenophobia, and religion. You can influence the world around you, make new friends, face off against more enemies than you can count – and perhaps, just perhaps, convert an enemy’s aversion to affection.
There’s plenty more on the way with Glitchpunk’s first city, New Baltia, available now and Outpost Texas arriving in three to four weeks. Two more cities — Neo Tokyo and Moscow — will be added during the Early Access journey. Each city has its own gangs and characters while also continuing the protagonist’s gripping story. Keep an eye out for more information on Glitchpunk’s Early Access updates as a detailed road map will be on the way soon after the game’s launch.
In Glitchpunk you play as a glitching android going against your own programming and challenging the tyrannical governments and megacorps of the dystopian near-future. Forge your own path in several cities full of drug-crazed gangs, aggressive police, and irresponsible drivers that make each mission and playthrough unpredictable. Steal cars and lead your enemies on a merry chase, fight them with a variety of melee and long-range weapons, and upgrade your own body with technology that enables you to manipulate your surroundings or improve your capabilities.
Check out the first 35 Minutes of Gameplay here:
Key features:
Brutal top-down action with a massive arsenal of weapons to choose from
Hacking system allowing players to control the minds of pedestrians and affect various devices.
Many different ways of locomotion, including trains, tanks, motorbikes, buses, trucks, and obviously tons of cars
Frantic police chases and up to 10 escalations of mayhem-inducing wanted levels
12 gangs with their own stories, quests, and culture
Four different cities, from the desert remains of the USA to cyberpunk Soviet Russia in a post-nuclear winter (New Baltia at Early Access launch, Outpost Texas 3 to 4 weeks post-launch, and two more to come!)
Mature story with several endings
Rare art style mix of 2D sprites in a 3D environment
In-game radio with music by artists from all over the world, together with news stations and absurd commercials
Celebrating the release, tune in on launch day, August 11th, to see the official Glitchpunk cosplay model, bloodyfaster, stream the game at 2 PM CET (3 PM EST / 12Pm PT) on Twitch in full costume! See the insanity of Glitchpunk in action, and get a cool look at the game’s protagonist in real life.
About Dark Lord (Developer)
Dark Lord was founded in 2016 by Maciej Karbownik as a one-man freelance company. It wasn’t until 2019 when Maciej teamed up with Damian Modzelewski and Patrycja Grządziela to work on the prototype of Dark Lord’s debut title: Glitchpunk. In 2020 the team finished the Digital Dragons Incubator programme and grew to 7 people total.
About Daedalic Entertainment (Publisher)
Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With over 50 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany.
Daedalic is currently developing the AAA title The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The action-adventure that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Set phasers on fun for one of today’s hottest new demos from the equally hot and steamy Coffeenauts team. Get it? Coffee puns. We’ll see ourselves out…
San Francisco – August 10, 2021 |Skystone Games and indie developer Coffeenauts are pleased to announce the release of a brand new limited-time Xbox demo for the upcoming action adventure game Spacelines from the Far Out. As announced and played live during the /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox, the demo is now available through the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. You can still catch the event via VOD at twitch.tv/twitchgaming or twitch.tv/xbox.
In addition, The Xbox Ambassadors will be hosting their Summer Games Party all through August 2021. There will be a planned live stream of the demo and Q&A with one of our developers in August – more on that soon! You can tune in to that stream and all the rest of the great games at twitch.tv/xboxambassadors.
During the Xbox Summer Games Party, fans can join in live for a chance to chat and hang out with special guest devs, other Xbox gamers, and participate in giveaways that include all sorts of goodies as well as top prizes like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate codes and Designed-for Xbox OtterBox accessories.
Spacelines from the Far Out will be launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam this Fall.
Spacelines from the Far Out is a heavily comedic sci-fi party, co-op, rogue-lite, tycoon, space sim, action-RPG game that blends the golden era of air travel with the utopian space age of the ‘60s.
Features include every trope imaginable from the “glory” that was mid-century Planet Earth. This means players can expect incredibly bad food, dance-offs, random encounters of the 5th kind, repairing broken equipment, dealing with gravity loss, piloting 101, vomit puddles (yes, we said it…), floating vomit puddles (again…), hull damage, space hazards, asteroids galore, lack of fuel, various paid entertainment features, price hikes, and the Inspector.
Spacelines from the Far Out Key Features:
From the World’s Fair to ‘It came from Outer Space’ cinema types of the times, we’ve taken a great deal of inspiration from the best of 60’s Sci-fi!
With tons of unlockable ships, various upgrades, playable characters to collect, and more, you’ll have everything you need to make your Spaceline your own!
Slews of mechanics in store for you to master (or survive) such as piloting, repairing, cleaning, cooking, dancing, hacking, and ensuring happy passengers, you’ll never be bored!
With a robust AI Director at the game’s core, you’ll always have a unique playing experience be it alone or in 4-player co-op mode with your friends!
This is a game guaranteed to shake players awake with its unique features and its larger-than-life gameplay alongside its one-of-a-kind humor. Check out the demo on the Microsoft Store.
Based in Brazil, there are two things the Coffeenauts team is passionate about: a nice cup of coffee, and creating unique, captivating gaming experiences. They take an espresso approach to making games: they have to hit hard and appeal to all the senses. Coffeenauts put extra effort and special care into everything they do, from creative game design to immersive game worlds.
About Skystone Games
Skystone Games aims to be a leader in video game publishing with a passion for uncovering rich new experiences highlighting incredible talent across the globe. Founded by industry veterans David Brevik (Creator of the Diablo franchise) and Bill Wang (Perfect World & Giant), Skystone Games has multiple projects in development. Its first two titles, Undying and Spaceline Crew will launch on multiple platforms in the near future. Skystone is actively seeking more partners. More information can be found at Skystone.Games.
Space Invaders Invincible Collection – digital release!
The Space Invaders brand is iconic in the video game history since the successful times in the game arcades. Until today, people know the invaders not only from the ever growing video game series but also as a part of pop culture.
To celebrate this icon in gaming history, fans of the brand can now get 11 masterpieces from the arcade expert TAITO in one great collection, featuring awesome games from 1978 to 2018.
● Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – b/w ● Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – colour ● Space Invaders Part II (1979, Arcade) ● Lunar Rescue (1979, Arcade) ● Space Cyclone (1980, Arcade) ● Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV (1990, Arcade) ● Super Space Invaders ’91 (1990, Arcade) ● Space Invaders DX (1994, Arcade) ● Space Invaders Extreme (2018) ● Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE (2018)
Also included as additional download:
● Arkanoid vs Space Invaders (2016)
Space Invaders Invincible Collection must be one of the most comprehensive bundles yet to be released of this iconic title, one not to be missed.
In addition to the digital retail versions, there are three premium limited editions available, exclusively at Strictly Limited Games.
The Limited Edition comes individually numbered and includes a pin. With the Collector’s Edition fans get a cool Arcade PCB Box, 2 soundtrack CDs, an official book, acrylic artcards and more. The Ultra Collector’s Edition additionally contains a commemorative coin, an invader standee and an awesome Space Invaders Invincible board game.
About TAITO Corporation TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en
About ININ Games ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World”, “CrossCode”, “Cotton Reboot”, “Slaps and Beans” and as the publishing partner for the TAITO titles “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors” in North America and Europe. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information, visit https://www.iningames.com/.
About Strictly Limited Games
Strictly Limited Games is a German publisher based near Stuttgart, specializing in releasing a curated selection of digital download-only games in exclusive collectible physical editions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch. The company was founded in 2017 by Dennis Mendel, a former scholar for game studies and advisor at Fraunhofer Institute, and Benedict Braitsch. Both passionate collectors with a combined collection of over 7.000 digital and physical games for all console generations, their intention is to form an opposite pole to the current trend of digital-only releases. All collectors’ editions are available exclusively at Strictly Limited Games online store www.strictlylimitedgames.com
First Major Storybook Brawl Tournament Set for Saturday, August 14th
A Storybook Brawl Early Access Celebration tournament will be held Saturday, August 14th with $2.500 in prizes. Coverage will be run by Parney (Twitch: Telemokos) and starts at 2:00pm PDT. LSV, Matt Nass, and Matt Place will be joining him on camera and viewers can win free hero codes during the broadcast.
Developed by a team of veteran designers from Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone and Elder Scrolls Legends, Storybook Brawl is a lighthearted card-based autobattle game featuring characters from beloved fairy tales and myths. While the game is easy to jump into and simple to play, a wide variety of cards offers opportunities for deep strategy and accommodates different styles.
Features of Storybook Brawl include:
Battle 7 other players over several rounds to be the last person standing
Choose from over 30 different heroes with fun and unique powers to lead your battle
Draft characters to your party, leveraging abilities, effects and combos to deal the greatest damage
Match 3 characters to create a supercharged version and earn a treasure
Founded in 2019, GL Games is helmed by three veteran card game designers and former professional players. Magic: The Gathering Hall of Famer and Player of the Year Josh Utter-Leyton was a two-time US National Champion and six-time Pro Tour top 8 competitor. He was Lead Designer on three Elder Scrolls: Legends sets as well as Designer and gameplay engineer on Eternal and Elder Scrolls: Legends. In addition to serving as a lead designer on Elder Scrolls: Legends and a designer for Eternal, Matt Nass reached the Magic: The Gathering World Championship top 8, the Pro Tour Top 8 and clocked five Grand Prix wins. Matt Place is a Magic Pro Tour champion turned game designer. He’s had many roles during his 18 years in the game industry, including lead initial designer for Hearthstone at Blizzard Entertainment.” www.storybookbrawl.com
