LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS – FIRST OFFICIAL GAMEPLAY
Take a walk through Haven Springs’ Record Store with Alex in this EXCLUSIVE first look at gameplay!
Explore the store, browse records, and meet two potential new friends along the way.
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Life is Strange: True Colors is slated for release on PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4®, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam, and Google Stadia on September 10, 2021, and Nintendo Switch later this year.
ODDWORLD INHABITANTS BREWING SOULSTORM FOR XBOX SERIES X|S & XBOX ONE CONSOLES
New content soon to be announced – Ready or not, the entire fate of the Mudokon species is in Abe’s (and your) hands!
The announcement teaser is available here
Sydney, Australia – August 19, 2021 – Today, Microids and Oddworld Inhabitants are pleased to confirm that the explosive action-adventure platformer Oddworld: Soulstorm is coming to Xbox One consoles and Xbox Series X|S. Retail editions will also be available for Xbox versions.
Game Features:
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An improved gameplay experience
Since Soulstorm first launched on April 6, Oddworld Inhabitants have been listening to players’ feedback and suggestions and released seven updates to enhance the game’s experience. They are thrilled to say Oddworld: Soulstorm’s gameplay has been refined on all platforms through fixes, removal of bugs, level design and balance adjustments, as well as quality of life improvements. No game is bug free, but the version that players can download right now for PS5, PS4, and Epic Games Store is one the studio is proud of and believes they will enjoy. Same goes for the PS5 and PS4 physical versions that can be found at retailers. The Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions will have the same fixes already implemented.
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About Oddworld: Soulstorm
Oddworld: Soulstorm is the bigger, badder, bolder action-adventure platforming sequel to the renowned video game series, and the explosive second installment in the quintology. You play as Abe, the reluctant Mudokon hero whose actions sparked an uprising and now must lead his fellow Mudokons in their fight for freedom against the Magog Cartel and the planet’s ruling power.
Abe will struggle for survival against the planet’s ruling and well-funded power. They are armed with all means of oppression, from propaganda to biological to ruthless deadly force.
Explore massive cinematic scale and 2.9D environments filled with breathtaking visuals. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, arm your followers, solve puzzles, and attempt to safely deliver all of Abe’s 1,000+ followers to freedom.
Oddworld: Soulstorm is currently available on the Epic Games Store for PC. The physical and digital PS5 and PS4 versions are available right now. It is in development for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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Breath of the Wild, Rainbow Six Star Patricia Summersett to Voice Lead Heroine Nyah
Halifax, Nova Scotia — 18 August 2021 —Elements, the vibrant, go-anywhere adventure of a sister and brother fulfilling their destiny, comes to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC Q4 2022. Developer Wreckit Games and legendary publisher Apogee Entertainment announce lead heroine Nyah will be brought to life by Patricia Summersett, acclaimed actress behind Rainbow Six: Siege (Ash), Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (Galina), and the beloved Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Across Elemythia, a vast, verdant land of sword, sorcery, and secrets, eight enchanted Elemental Stones hold the key to saving Nyah and Beckett’s home. Accept your calling as either sibling, playing solo or drop-in co-op. Reclaim the eight Elemental Stones—and their powers of Light, Dark, Fire, Water, Ice, Nature, Earth, and Air—from the powerful guardians who now wield them for their selfish designs.
On the journey, explore every corner of a beautifully stylized open world. Climb snowy mountains, swim to the depths of glimmering lakes, and brave fiery plains in search of new challenges. Keep a sharp sword and sharp mind—perplexing puzzles hide the realm’s best secrets, and monsters can be defeated through many creative approaches, from skillful swordplay to magical mastery.
In Elements, young Nyah and Beckett will find their destiny in a bold adventure of each player’s making. Each Elemental Stone recovered will bestow legendary gear with powerful traits and new magical abilities. Craft equipment to enhance combat strength, or find leisure in life by building a homestead, where the siblings can farm, store items, or simply relax. After all, a tough road through the wild awaits. Take nothing for granted. Learn from failure. Leave the world better than you found it.
“When I first saw Elements, I was struck by Devon’s vision of a touching odyssey with important life lessons to impart,” said Summersett. “As an artist, I’m attracted to stories about optimism and brightness, and I can’t wait to imbue Nyah with those qualities.”
“As a parent, I’ve always looked for games to experience with my children and worlds we could enjoy together,” said Devon Parsons, founder of Wreckit Games. “With Elements, I get to make that world to get lost in with my kids. I hope other parents and players everywhere find similar value in this game that welcomes and rewards ingenuity and perseverance.” Elements brings balance to the world Q4 2022 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC. For more information on the open-world action-RPG, check out the game website and follow the studio on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord. Hang out with publisher Apogee on its official website and follow the legends on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.
About Wreckit Games
Founded by animator Devon Parson, Wreckit Games is supported by a growing community in the aspiration of developing worlds for the whole family to enjoy. With their debut game, Elements, they look to build a game to inspire the explorer, builder, raider, and wizard within us all.
About Apogee Entertainment
Apogee Software’s pioneering journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution revolutionized PC gaming at the time and catapulted Apogee Software to global renown. As an indie publisher, Apogee (and it’s later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Max Payne, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.
Explore and Experience Tales of ARISE Through its Free Demo Available Now
Kick Off the Next Chapter in the Tales of Series Today on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox ONE
Available for download today, the Tales of ARISE free play demo offers players the first-class JRPG experience the Tales of series is known for. Players will be introduced to the game’s diverse cast of characters, intuitive combat, and captivating story through the demo’s battle tutorial, camping, cooking, and skits.
Players can control any of the game’s six characters to fight through different sub-quests and battle with the powerful enemy “Gigant.” Each character also unlocks a different version of the demo’s final skit. As an added bonus, players that download the free play demo will get the “Vacation Hootle” attachment that can be used when the full game launches on September 10, 2021, forPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ONE, and PC via STEAM.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has also unveiled Collaboration DLC Skins today, which include:
Tales of ARISE carries the DNA of the much-loved Tales of franchise while also introducing an advanced “Atmospheric Shader” and evolved combat system that allow for a sense of spectacle and direct player feedback based upon their actions. The graphics, combat system, characters, and story all work together to present a vivid and realized world that will immerse players as they are transported to the many environments and biomes they will explore throughout their time with Tales of ARISE.
The Indie Houses, a collective of seven indie labels, today revealed more details on what gamers can expect to see in its upcoming Indie Houses Direct showcase on August 31 (10am PDT). This hour-long online showcase will be streamed through YouTube, Twitch, and Steam (live Aug 31) and will feature major news beats from each of the publishers involved for PC, console, and mobile games, including multiple new game reveals. The broadcast will be available afterwards on-demand via YouTube. Kicking off at the same time as the Direct will be a week-long Indie Houses Steam event where gamers will be able to pick from over 100 discounted games from the labels’ catalogues, check out live broadcasts from dev teams, and enjoy over 40 playable demos.
The Indie Houses is a collective of indie games labels who have come together to collaborate on initiatives where their combined size will help them cut through the noise and compete with bigger publishers. Together they can also collaborate to support the wider community of small independent developers. The founding members are Akupara Games (Grime), Fellow Traveller (Paradise Killer), Neon Doctrine (Vigil), Raw Fury (Call of the Sea), Those Awesome Guys (Move or Die), Toge Productions (Coffee Talk), and Whitethorn Games (Calico).
Below are some of the highlights that will be coming from each label:
Akupara Games:
Fellow Traveller:
Neon Doctrine:
Raw Fury:
Toge Productions:
Whitethorn Games:
This August 31 Direct event aims to demonstrate the ways in which The Indie Houses endeavors to help indies elevate one another while simultaneously giving indie fans more of what they love. A Steam page will also go live on that date with all the available sales and bundles.
Important Info:
Steam Page: Steam page (link live August 31)
Website: Website
Stay Connected: Twitter
Where Players Become Rewarded Creators
London, UK – August 18th, 2021 – Video game players are a passionate bunch and it’s a common occurrence for enthusiasts to make creative projects for their beloved pastime. Fanart, mods, videos, memes, gifs, video guides, music, you name it. It’s all created by fans. Generally speaking these projects are shared on social media, but rarely are the creators of such content able to monetise their efforts. That’s where Playerstate comes in. Playerstate offers an innovative new creation platform that allows creative players a way to create content around or for their favorite games and get rewarded in the process.
Similar to many of today’s most popular social media platforms, Playerstate will allow users to follow others to see what content they’re posting, like and share their favorite posts, and join groups. What makes Playerstate different is users on the platform can discover creative projects that inspire them and get involved, or they can create their own projects and rally the people they need to bring their project to life. Projects on the platform can be created by companies or individuals and users can showcase their creative portfolio to help them get noticed and recognised as creators in the industry.
What makes Playerstate truly unique however, is its approach to rewards and compensation wherein all creators are rewarded fairly. It doesn’t matter if a user has been a graphic designer for decades or is a teenager, just starting their career; Playerstate aims to create a flexible environment that doesn’t discriminate between professionals and passionate fans. Everyone on the platform will have the opportunity to participate and everyone on the platform will be rewarded for the value they create, whether they are a professional or not.
To achieve this, Playerstate offers multiple layers of rewards. Active users will earn experience points (XP) simply by participating in the platform, which will be used to level up, unlock new features and access revenue share opportunities as the platform scales.
Additionally, project owners will set their own rewards, and this provides another layer of opportunity for creators. Project rewards can range from digital goods like in-game currency and skins, to cash. Projects can be set up and run in two ways; for specialised or time consuming work, project owners will share briefs and agree on budgets with creators before work has started. For low touch, passion driven projects, project owners can set a project up as a community challenge. For example, a game developer might challenge their community to imagine a new level or character and draw or sketch it. The developer will then build the winning entry and add it to the game. Developers could also use community challenges to incentivise their community to create viral marketing content such as GIFs, memes, video content or fan art.
It’s this innovative thinking and reward structure that convinced Ubisoft to choose Playerstate to be part of its Entrepreneurs Lab program selection in 2019. Early tests on the platform have shown Playerstate has increased community engagement for developers by over 500% in some cases.
As Playerstate enters its early access phase, it’s partnered with RyseUp Studios to embolden the community in developing its roguelite shooter Roboquest.
“One of the biggest hurdles game developers face today is keeping their player base engaged. If you want to drive engagement, you need to empower your community,” said Playerstate Co-Founder and CEO Dean Anderson. “Unfortunately, most attempts at these kinds of collaborations resulted in an exploitative environment with thousands of passionate players getting nothing, while a small handful of creators received a payout. Playerstate isn’t like that. With Playerstate, everyone gets rewarded for the value they create.”
“Playerstate is not the only innovator in this space, platforms such as Roblox have experienced significant success in recent years off the back of user-generated content. However, on platforms like Roblox, users are limited to create content for that platform only,” added Anderson. “On Playerstate, creators can collaborate with each other or developers to create content for any game. The vision is that in time, individuals will come together on the platform, and learn the skills needed to earn a living or create and publish their own games.”
Playerstate official site: https://www.player-state.com/
Follow Playerstate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Playerstate
Follow Playerstate on Twitter: @PlayerstateHQ
Download popular game from STUDIOARTDINK’s G CHOICE publishing division at 15% off today through the end of August
Tokyo, Japan – August 18, 2021 – STUDIOARTDINK CORPORATION, a notable game studio based in Tokyo, Japan, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its game publishing brand “G CHOICE” and offering a limited time 15% discount on its popular title Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World. Download the game today through the end of August and enjoy!
Check out our review for Wonder Boy here – Wonder Boy – Asha in Monster World Review
The sales event starts on August 18, 2021 and is good through September 1, 2021 CEST/POST on Nintendo eShop and from 0:00 PST, August 18th through August 31st on the Steam store. Please note the difference in duration of the event between the two stores and download Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World for Steam or Nintendo Switch now!
Nintendo Switch:
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-switch/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1420080/
PlayStation:
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0900-CUSA26735_00-5296909213392249/
Official website of the game: https://wonderboygame.com/
c) SEGA/LAT/STUDIOARTDINK. Original Game (c) SEGA/LAT.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is also part of PlayStation Indies Sale through September 1st, 2021 PDT, where standard customers will receive 20% off while PlayStation Plus customers will enjoy 30% off the regular price.
About G CHOICE:
“G CHOICE” is a video game publishing brand from STUDIOARTDINK that delivers game contents made by skilled developers and creators not only to players in Japan, but also to everyone across the globe. The “G” in the logo, enveloped in red, signifies “Game”, “Good”, and “Global”, while the freehand lines surrounding it represent unbound inspiration and paving the way for the future. Through the brand, STUDIOARTDINK seeks to publish the finest selection of games from all over the world.
Oh Snap! Pre-Order The Big Con on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Wishlist on PC Today
Now accepting legal tender for the ‘90s cross-country comedy crime adventure from Mighty Yell & Skybound Games, launching August 31
LOS ANGELES — Aug. 11, 2021 — Indie developer Mighty Yell and publisher Skybound Games are excited to announce the ‘90s cross-country adventure game The Big Con is now available for digital pre-order on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and available to wishlist on PC Steam with a 10% launch discount on select storefronts. Jump into this comical trip that lets you live out a life of petty theft, sneaking around, and more silly mischief when the game launches on August 31.
But that’s not all — Mighty Yell has just wrapped up the year’s biggest community CONtest to find the perfect stars to voice the game’s 13 powerful words of spoken dialogue, and now they’ve released a new trailer revealing the final in-game voice actors. Which prolific voice actor will deliver a performance of a lifetime in The Big Con?
The Big Con is all about Ali, a teenage con artist trying to save her mom’s video store from unscrupulous loan sharks any way she can. In this colorful adventure filled with punchy puzzles and dialogue, how you make that money is up to you: travel across the country picking pockets and locks, persuading marks, sneaking around in disguises, and even profiting off the latest plushie fad.
The Big Con Features:
About Skybound Games
Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment with the capabilities to produce, develop, and license video games. The team works closely with creators to expand their unique and exceptional IP to new platforms. The Skybound Games slate houses everything from indie projects to high-budget franchise titles, with recent games including Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Before Your Eyes and The Big Con. The studio can be found on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and www.skybound.com.
About Mighty Yell Studios
The Big Con is the debut game from Mighty Yell, a fully remote team of developers whose individual credits include Jazzpunk, Guacamelee! 2 and Runbow. Mighty Yell is a smart bunch of fun folks from across the Toronto game dev community who like to laugh and play together and support each other in creative endeavours. The studio’s name came from a playlist of punk tunes founder Dave Proctor listens to on repeat, and the team brings that same uplifting energy to everything it does. You can find Mighty Yell on Facebook, Twitter, and Discord.
Innominate Games developers explain the reasons behind postponing the release date for their upcoming turn-based strategy game.
CountryBalls Heroes – a crazy, turn-based strategy game full of memes and real-world references will launch on Steam in Q4 2021. Read below about further plans for the game, content updates and next steps developers have planned.
Here’s what Innominate Games has to say about the game’s release date change:
“Hello!
Today we have planned to inform you that everything is good and the game is coming to you according to the plan. Unfortunately, we’re coming with bad news. The Steam support informed us that its crew needs more time to review the game. Usually, it takes from 3 up to 5 days. In this case, we received a recommendation from Steam to change the game’s launch date because they won’t be able to review CountryBalls Heroes in time. Therefore, we need to postpone CountryBalls Heroes’ premiere. The game is 100% complete, and it has been ready for you for a couple of weeks. However, Steam procedures require that we wait at least 30 days before setting the new launch date. Therefore, we’ve decided to change the date to Q4 of 2021 and give you some more specific information on the premiere’s day once Steam’s review is complete and we have a green light.
We are aware that many of you awaited this game, and you’re probably as heartbroken as we are right now. We have some good news as well, though. There were a lot of discussions about making this delay up to you somehow. Finally, we came up with an idea to use this time to create one more playable map. You’ll receive a bit more content in exchange for some more patience. What’s more, initially, we wanted to give you a launch discount of 15% on the day of the game’s premiere. In this case, we’ve decided to change the discount to 20%. Again, anything to make this prolonged wait up to you! Finally, we will use this time to start working on the multiplayer mode that you’ve been requesting a lot! Stay with us, and remember that without you, we won’t be able to protect all those vodka supplies!
Your CountryBalls Heroes team”
The demo for CountryBalls Heroes is still available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083870/CountryBalls_Heroes/), so give it a try while you wait for the final release.
Sit back and roast some sinners by the fire while you craft the hell of your dreams!
Rome, Italy – 18th August 2021. Welcome to Hell. It’s hot, noisy and it’s looking a little run down. It’s time for a makeover and YOU are the best person for the job! It’s time to unleash your creative side as the highly anticipated, dark humoured and gore filled survival sim Hell Architect launches today for PC via Steam and GOG.com for £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99 with a day one 15% discount.
Published by Leonardo Interactive and developed by Woodland Games, Hell Architect puts you in the role of, you guessed it, an architect of Hell. Your task here is to craft new prisons for the lost souls and sinners who have found themselves ‘downstairs’. Just like all good (or bad) big corporations, Hell is a tightly run ship and under the watchful eye of Lilith from the HR department, you must devise the most creative ways to squeeze as much suffering as you can out of the sinners who will be spending eternity in this hot spot. That’s not all. To climb down the corporate ladder, you must gain the approval of the greatest and most feared devils in Hell, including the head honcho, Lucifer himself, as they evaluate your hard work as well as your sense of aesthetics and thriftiness!
You will have a host of options available to start crafting your own Hell. All the lost souls who arrive through the gates have their own abilities and traits so put them to work harvesting resources and doing the grunt work while you concentrate on researching buildings to make sure their stay in Hell is as ‘comfortable’ as possible. From toilets and canteens to shrines and demonic conference rooms, your Hell must be ready to accept more lost souls and demon VIPs who will continue to drop into your domain, all requiring your attention in many different ways. Remember, the more souls that arrive, the more demands placed upon your resources, so make sure to manage your workers and continue to expand your empire to impress the boss. And don’t forget, if any of your workers step out of line you have the tools at your disposal to whip them back into shape. Literally.
Features of Hell Architect:
Developed by Woodland Games and published by Leonardo Interactive, Hell Architect is out today for PC via Steam and GOG.com
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 Woodland Games
Woodland Games is a development studio from Poland. We know one thing for sure – we want to give players the best games we can possibly make, and games that we ourselves would like to play. We believe that true passion and putting heart into our work can, and will, result in great products. We pay attention to every detail of our games, from graphics to gameplay.
