Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Psychonauts 2, Humankind, Twelve Minutes, and More

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

You probably saw this coming, but there are lots of Xbox Game Pass games on the way. Last week we announced Humankind is coming to PC on day one… and today that day has arrived! Looking ahead, we’re excited to explore the bizarre, twisted, and trippy mental worlds of Psychonauts 2 and solve the mystery of the time loop in Twelve Minutes on day one. Those barely scratch the surface for what’s on the horizon, so let’s jump right in and check out all the games coming soon!

Available Today

Humankind (PC)
Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass for PC, Humankind is a historical strategy game where you’ll be re-writing the entire narrative of human history. Combine up to 60 different cultures to create your own civilization and lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age.

Coming Soon

Recompile (Console [Xbox Series X|S Only], and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! This atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of the Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities, and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Train Sim World 2 (Console, and PC) – August 19
Drive high-speed German rail as you push the throttle in the famous DB ICE 3M out of Köln. Take on the challenge of long freight across Sand Patch Grade using the raw power of the CSX AC4400CW. Master the world-famous London Underground on the Bakerloo Line. All official licenses, all authentically recreated. You’re in the cab and in control.

Twelve Minutes (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one, Twelve Minutes is an interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Find a way to use the knowledge of what’s coming to change the outcome and break the loop. Featuring the voice acting talents of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.

Psychonauts 2 (Console, and PC) – August 25
From Xbox Game Studios and Double Fine Productions, Psychonauts 2 will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers, serving up danger, excitement, and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. Xbox Game Pass members can pre-install today to be ready to play on day one, August 25.

Myst (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 26
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Welcome to Myst: the starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Explore the deeper connections and uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal.

In Case You Missed It

Boyfriend Dungeon (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
We all love swords in RPGs… but what about kissing them? Romance your weapons in Boyfriend Dungeon today with Xbox Game Pass! Seven “bae blades” each have different combat styles in the dungeon, different tastes in gifts, and a unique series of dates. Find your duelmate!

Library of Ruina (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
In Library of Ruina, you will be witness to the stories of Angela, the Sephirot, and Roland following the ending of Lobotomy Corporation. Invite different guests to acquire various books, then utilize them accordingly. How you make use of your collection to grow the library is up to you. A good book will allow you to invite new guests with greater secrets. Amass a collection of books and explore the secrets of the City.

DLC / Game Updates

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dawn of the Dukes (PC) – Available now
Xbox Game Pass members save 25%! Welcome to Dawn of the Dukes, the second new official expansion to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Challenge friends with two additional civilizations as well as new units and technologies. Battle your way across Central and Eastern Europe with three new campaigns, overwhelming your opponents with sheer military might and economic productivity or with highly disciplined and technologically innovative armies!

Black Desert: Corsair Awakening Update – Available now
The summer’s favourite class in Black Desert now has a new look, new skills, and new weapons. Corsair, the pirate with the oceanic skills of a powerful mermaid, has now been awakened! Adventurers can now enjoy a new weapon, Patraca, and get help from a band of otters. Let’s catch some waves together!

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Xbox Series X|S Optimized Update – Available now
Winner of 5 BAFTA game awards, relive Senua’s journey in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and experience her world through new eyes, with enriched visuals, DirectX Raytracing, resolution mode and more. Available now on Xbox Series X|S. Learn more here!!

Minecraft: Major League Baseball Home Run Derby DLC – Available now
Batter up! Join your favourite Major League Baseballteam and swing for the fences in a fast-paced home run competition. Pick from all 30 MLB teams and test your reflexes and accuracy in every MLB ballpark, faithfully re-created in Minecraft. Xbox Game Pass members save 10%!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

It’s time to play ball! Catch these Perks today, including new free content for MLB The Show 21, and more! Claim them now on your Xbox console, Xbox App for Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app for iOS and Android.

MLB The Show 21: Summer Bundle – Available now
Own Your Rivals. Own the Show. Pick up the Summer Bundle to boost your team with The Show Packs, Stubs and more today.

The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff – Available now
Spark the imagination of Sims with new items to personalize kids’ bedrooms in The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff Pack Perk offered via EA Play.

Splitgate: Xtreme Perk Pack – Available now
Gear up for action with fresh exclusive content! Unlock the Xtreme character skin, weapon skins, and banner for free with this Splitgate Perk Pack.

Leaving August 31

The following games are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on August 31, so be sure to dive back in or pick up where you left off ASAP! This is also your reminder that you can use your membership discount to save up to 20% off if you want to keep these games in your library!

• Blair Witch (Console, and PC)
• Double Kick Heroes (Console, and PC)
• NBA 2K21 (Console)
• Stranger Things 3: The Game (Console, and PC)

The hits just keep coming (to Xbox Game Pass)! There’s a lot to look forward to, so be sure to stay plugged into @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC on Twitter for updates when these games are ready to play. Alternatively, you can use the Xbox Game Pass mobile app to get notifications when new games are playable. Catch you next time!

Guardians of Hyelore Unleashes Tactical Tug of War on PC Sept. 29, 2021

TORONTO — Aug. 17, 2021 — Guardians of Hyelore, the tug-of-war fantasy battler from developer Megaglope Studios and publisher Freedom Games, sets to defend Windows PC and topple opposing armies’ towers on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The realm of Hyelore was overrun with invaders. Then just at the moment when all seemed lost, a brave army rode to its defense. Swearing to free the land of those that would despoil it, this warband of heroes now travels far and wide, protecting the people from the forces of evil. 

Prepare for battle by recruiting a fighting force of knights, archers, mages, and other champions. Cut through waves of enemies in a tug-of-war to bring down the enemy keeps. Strategically deploy units, sending shield-bearers to the front lines to buy sharpshooters time to dispatch their targets from afar while clerics heal the wounded and conjurers cast magical spells.

Manage resources, such as when to send upgradeable Guardian characters into the fray to utilize their powerful abilities to turn the tide of battle. Spend the spoils of war, allocating the plunder acquired from each new clash to conscript more sellswords and purchase items. Learn new Talents to unlock permanent perks before pushing on to the next skirmish in a 35-stage campaign and the endless Arena Mode, where unending hordes and imposing bosses await. 

“Guardians of Hyelore is a dynamic fusion of action and strategy where generals must balance recruiting, upgrading, and commanding troops,” said Ivan Babona-Pilipos, Founder, Megaglope Studios. “Managing to overcome the odds and push deep into enemy territory is such a joy and I couldn’t be more proud to share the experience with everyone when we release it on PC next month.”

A demo for Guardians of Hyelore will be playable during Gamescom 2021 ahead of the game’s Sept. 29, 2021 launch on Windows PC. The title will be available for $19.99 via Steam and the Epic Games Store with support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

For more information on Guardians of Hyelore, please visit the game’s Steam Page and check out Megaglope Studios on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players worldwide with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

To learn more, check out the official Freedom Games website.

About Megaglope Studios

Megalope Studios is a Toronto-based independent game developer run by solo creator Ivan Babona-Pilipos. Fueled by passion and a love for technology, Megalope is releasing its first project, the action-packed tower defense RPG Guardians of Hyelore on Steam in 2021.

To learn more, visit the official Megaglope Studios website.

Audiophile Gaming Headset VZR Model One Now Available

Shipping Today to Customers in the United States, Worldwide Sales Begin Later This Year

SEATTLE — August 17, 2021 — VZR, a new audio products company founded by Apple’s former lead acoustics engineer, Vic Tiscareno, and veterans of the AAA video game and sound industries, announces that the VZR Model One audiophile gaming headset is available and shipping to customers in the United States starting today, with a wider release to more countries later in 2021.

The VZR Model One was created to grant gamers, music-aficionados and audio engineers an unparalleled aural experience achieved via patented CrossWaveTM technology. This innovation in headphone design acoustically reshapes audio waves before they reach the ear, creating a spacious, natural sound more like hi-fi speakers than other headphones.

Through technology innovations and an expertise in acoustic tuning from Tiscareno’s 30+ years in audio, the VZR Model One delivers winning sound for games and a high-fidelity music experience in the same headset. Competitive players can discern those critical sounds like footsteps and shot positioning that they need to get an edge, then pick up details other headsets kept hidden when listening to their favorite songs.

Unlike traditional audiophile headphones, the VZR Model One comes equipped with a microphone that provides high-quality sound with acoustic noise-canceling technology. Users can detach the boom mic when not on calls or chatting with the squad, but stay ready to chat on a moment’s notice with a secondary in-line mic with mute switch. The headset also comes with an extension cable, 3.5mm headphone and mic splitter, 6.3mm adapter, and carrying case.

Enjoy the Model One’s stellar sound on any device with a headphone jack, whether it be a system’s on-board audio, controller, or smartphone, thanks to the headset’s low-impedance, high-sensitivity design. Meanwhile, the low-distortion acoustic design means that listeners looking to utilize specialty DACs and headphone amps can take advantage of their equipment to get even more amazing sound out of the headset.

“The VZR Model One is the culmination of years of design and decades of experience to create the audiophile gaming headset the world needed,” said Vic Tiscareno, Founder, VZR. “But I promise you, this is just the beginning for VZR as we look to radically improve the audio experience of gamers, music lovers and audio pros around the world. Stay tuned.”

The VZR Model One is now available from the official VZR website for $349 and ships immediately. For more information on VZR, including critical acclaim and real-world reviews, visit the official website and follow VZR on Twitter. 

About VZR

VZR was founded in 2014 by veterans of Apple, THX, SRS Labs, Samsung Design Lab, and THQ. Composed of experts in the field of audio engineering and acoustic design who are fans of gaming and high-quality sound, the company sets out to bring winning sound to everyone. By utilizing decades of expertise in both hardware audio electronics and sound design to create state-of-the-art designs, VZR’s products meet the needs of competitive gamers and music fans without compromise.

Third Annual Season of Pride Sets New Fundraising, Viewership Records

Gamers Rise Up to Spread Love to LGBTQIA+ and Diversity Charities

SAN FRANCISCO – August 17, 2021 – Season of Pride 2021, the third-annual month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ diversity in games, set new fundraising and viewership records through Twitch streams, raising more than $29,500 for eight charities thanks in part to more than 2.2 million views combining for more than 21 years of viewership.

Season of Pride, formerly known as Summer of Pride but renamed since Pride is not and should not be limited to one particular time of year, achieved more than 186,000 hours of viewership from more than 70+ LGBTQIA+ Twitch streamers around the world. Titles featured during the event included AAA releases like Dead by Daylight and The Sims 4 as well as beloved indie offerings like Sayonara Wild Hearts, Kitty Powers’ Love Life, and many more.

“Working on behalf of Behaviour with Cade and Season of Pride was a truly lovely experience,” said Mae Morrison, Influencer Manager, Behaviour Interactive, developers of Dead by Daylight. “We had a lot of laughs, raised some money for amazing causes and it was great to partner with an organization that uplifts queer voices all year round.”

The event organized by MidBoss, creator of inclusive cyberpunk adventures 2064: Read Only Memories and upcoming Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, generated $29,534 in donations for eight LGBTQIA+ and diversity-focused charities from direct donations and game purchases. Beneficiaries include Trans Lifeline, The Trevor Project, and GaymerX, with Mermaids, Minus18, Black Girls Code, Girls Who Code, and Women in Games International joining mid-event.

“Season of Pride bolsters everything we do at Trans Lifeline, it spreads awareness about our services, it lets trans people see that they are supported by a wonderful community of content creators, and it provides vital funding for our work,” said Bri Barnett, Director of Advancement, Trans Lifeline. “The communities on Twitch fund over 15% of our budget annually, it’s impossible to overstate the impact of these events.”

“Our 3rd annual Season of Pride event was a smash! We’re so proud of what we’ve done this year and every year,” said Cade Peterson, CEO, MidBoss. “It continues to grow and touch hearts and minds of gaymers everywhere, all while bringing together so many amazing people to fundraise for some very deserving charities doing great work to make the world a better place for underserved minorities while promoting positive LGBTQIA+ characters and stories.”

For more information, visit the MidBoss website and follow @MidBoss on Twitter.

About MidBoss

Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.

MidBoss expanded on the world it created in 2064: Read Only Memories with a Read Only Memories comic series in late 2019. The studio is also responsible for the creation and curation of Season of Pride, an annual month-long celebration of diversity in games featuring titles with good LGBTQIA+ representation and an array of queer and POC content creators.

To learn more about the studio visit the MidBoss website, Twitter, and blog.

Gamedec launches on PC on Sept. 16th… let’s get you all caught up, shall we?

Gamedec is a single-player non-combat cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, get to the bottom of deceptive schemes, save lives, and investigate the extraordinary relationships between virtual worlds and their inhabitants. The game continually adapts to your choices and never judges – You are the sum of your choices.

Funded in just 36 hours when it debuted on Kickstarter, Gamedec has had a lot of eyes on it right out of the gate. Why don’t we start with taking a look at the reveal trailer from Gamescom 2019 to get warmed up?

Looks pretty rad, right? 

Ok ok ok… now, we’re 2 years later and on the verge of Gamedec releasing worldwide. The finish line is near!

In the 2 years since that reveal trailer, the team at Anshar has been working tirelessly towards this moment. The plan is coming together, and the Date Reveal trailer provides even more information as to how Gamedec will engage players in this unique brand of detective work.

One of Gamedec’s biggest goals is to allow for high replayability due to each playthrough being entirely different from the one before it based on each decision impacting the game in its own way. How many ways can you branch the narrative? For our last look into Gamedec – for now – have a look at the Narrative Branching trailer from last month!

Gamedec General Features:

• Interact with NPCs to gather intel and access different dialogue options depending on your choices, developed profession and acquired knowledge.
• Visit numerous virtual worlds – from the deceitful farm-like environment, through dark-noir cyberpunk realities to fantasy-based realms.
• Use your Codex and Deduction to unscramble facts and evidence to conclude the case. Find your own answer and respond accordingly to your own ethics, integrity or just a sense of poetic justice.
• Shape your Character through actions that grant positive or negative effects – Determine how to you want to be perceived by the other by selecting traits, which correspond to your gameplay style. Develop your own Gamedec through your decisions, choices, and actions.
• Meet various characters in both Realium and Virtualium that can be friendly, or hostile – depending on your decisions throughout the game.

Check out gameplay as well here:

About Anshar Studios

Craftmanship is our way. We follow the radical truthfulness philosophy to communicate and, as a result, bring impactful, first-party ideas to life and deliver perfected third-party projects. We have a skilled team, a well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. We’re hungry to make good games, so one can wait for Gamedec or let us help to create one’s own game. Anshar Studios has also expanded the scope of our activities and offers services to many reputable companies in the video game industry. We have collaborated with clients such as Larian Studios, Bloober Team, Artifex Mundi, The Farm 51, Playway, and QLOC. The most recent Anshar first-party projects were Telefrag VR – a fast-paced PVP VR shooter, and Detached – a space exploration VR game. The studio is also involved in the development of a few undisclosed projects for a group of premium-tier customers.

(August 17, 2021 — Toronto, Canada) After nine years designing and publishing video games as Benjamin Rivers Inc., the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin Rivers and Nancy Yeung announce their new studio, BancyCo.

Since 2012 the Toronto-based developers have released critically-acclaimed titles Home, Alone With You, and Worse Than Death on consoles, PC and the App Store. As BancyCo, they continue to focus on creating original IP while working with new development and publishing partners.

That’s why today, BancyCo also announces that it’s developing its fourth game. It’s lighthearted, colourful, and for the first time, spearheaded by Co-Founder and Producer Nancy Yeung.

BancyCo is creating its new original game in collaboration with developers from Laundry Bear — the talented Toronto studio who released A Mortician’s Tale and Speed Dating for Ghosts, and who have co-developed titles such as Celeste, Ooblets and Moonglow Bay.

The studio successfully acquired funding for the development of a prototype and is expecting to go into full production later this year. Release dates and platforms for the new game aren’t available just yet; players can get updates on Twitter and Instagram.

About BancyCo:

BancyCo is a Toronto-based, independent videogame studio founded by Benjamin Rivers and Nancy Yeung. We’ve developed and published critically acclaimed games for consoles, PC and iOS since 2012. Originally known as Benjamin Rivers Inc., the studio relaunched in 2021 as BancyCo to better reflect its core values as a mom-and-pop shop and its collaborations with other talented developers.

NETMARBLE ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL EARNINGS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2021

Launch of Major Titles Including ‘MARVEL Future Revolution’ in Second Half and Entry Into Mobile Social Casino Game Industry Anticipated to Further Solidify Netmarble’s Global Presence

LOS ANGELES – AUG. 17, 2021 –Netmarble Corp, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, reported $516.5 million in revenue and $37.4 million in EBITDA during the second quarter of 2021. Overseas sales reached $379.9 million, accounting for 74% of total global sales.

“Despite solid results from Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ June launch in key Asian countries, the increase in initial marketing costs put a significant drag on second quarter profitability. However, we expect the return on this investment to be positively reflected in our performance for the third and fourth quarters of 2021.” said Seungwon Lee, CEO of Netmarble. “Looking toward the next quarter and second half, we’re optimistic the launch of MARVEL Future Revolution in 240 countries on August 25 will fortify Netmarble’s competitive edge in the global gaming market, while the recent acquisition of SpinX Games, one of the fastest-growing companies in social casino gaming, will also play an integral role in the expansion of Netmarble’s casual game lineup.  Additionally, we have a strong slate of upcoming global launches for the remainder of the year, such as Seven Knights 2 (excluding Korea, China, and Vietnam) and BTS Dream: TinyTAN House (excluding China).”

Netmarble’s Q2 2021 financial results include:

• Revenues were diversified across North America (36%), Korea (26%), Southeast Asia (12%), Europe (11%), Japan (10%), and other territories (5%).
• Top performing titles from the second quarter feature original and partner games, including MARVEL Contest of Champions (13% of revenue earned) (Kabam), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (13%), Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds (12%), Lineage 2: Revolution (6%), Seven Knights2 (5%), Blade & Soul Revolution (5%), Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery (5%) (Jam City), Cookie Jam (4%) (Jam City), MARVEL Future Fight (3%), and A3: STILL ALIVE (3%). Other Netmarble games contributed to 31% of revenue earned.
• With Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ global launch across five regions in June, MMORPGs (32% of revenue generated) saw a 7% YoY increase, with the remainder of Netmable’s portfolio broken down into RPGs (32%), casual games (25%), and other game genres (11%).

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:

For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance, and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page to learn more.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Aspyr Announces Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass Will Arrive August 24 on iOS

The strategy classic expands with new civilizations, leaders and game modes, as well as free cross-platform cloud saves for the first time on mobile

AUSTIN, Texas — Aug. 17, 2021 — Aspyr announced today that Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass is coming to the legendary strategy game for iOS on August 24. The New Frontier Pass delivers six bonus official DLC packs plus two Persona Packs featuring a ton of new content to the game. In addition, a free update for all players going out on August 24 will introduce cross-platform cloud saves to the iOS version of the game for the first time, letting players who own the game on multiple platforms play compatible save files on-the-go between their favorite devices.

The New Frontier Pass features:

• Six New DLC Packs, including the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack, Ethiopia Pack, Byzantium & Gaul Pack, Babylon Pack, Vietnam & Kublai Khan Pack, and the Portugal Pack.
  • Eight New Civilizations & Nine New Leaders, including the Mayans, Vietnamese, and Byzantines, bringing the count of playable great leaders to over 50.
  • Six New Game Modes introducing a variety of new ways to play, including recruitable heroes from history and myth, the ability to dial-up natural disasters in Apocalypse Mode, and secret societies that can enhance or undermine empires.
• New personas for Teddy Roosevelt and Catherine De Medici, complete with new looks, gameplay bonuses and more when leading America and France.

To celebrate the launch of Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass on iOS, the base game and all in-app purchases are on sale for up to 50% off until August 31. Players can try the base game for free for 60 turns, and buy it for just $4.99 as part of the launch sale, its lowest price ever.

Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn-based strategy series where players attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. The latest entry in the franchise, Civilization VI, offers new ways to engage with the world: cities now physically expand across the map; actions help boost technology and civics research; and competing leaders pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as players race to achieve victory.

For the latest news, follow us at @AspyrMedia and on Facebook.

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms and for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is based in Austin, TX. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

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Nazi Cults, Ancient Artifacts, Secret Bases, Dauntless Heroes, and Horrors Beyond Comprehension in this Pacy, Pulp—Influenced World War II Roleplaying Extravaganza!

“Each and every man under my command owes me one hundred Nazi scalps!” – Lt. Aldo Raine

London, UK (August 17, 2021) — Today, tabletop RPG gurus Modiphius Entertainment announce the full range of Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20, books, dice, and accessories will start shipping from the Modiphius Website on September 28, 2021, with all print customers receiving final digital versions from today! Retail editions are expected to follow in October and November from your friendly local game store.

This heart-pounding 2d20 pulp adventure setting and rulebooks pits the brave men and women of Britain’s Section M, their dauntless counterparts in United States’ Majestic, and the tenacious underdogs of the French Resistance — against the terrifying menace of the Nazi Black Sun cult and nameless ancient evils from beyond the stars!

Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 — originally created by Modiphius founder Chris Birch, and developed by narrative designer and Cthulhu author John Houlihan and respected game designer Nathan Dowdell (Conan, Star Trek, John Carter, Dishonored,  Fallout, and Dune RPGs) — launches with a full roster of core books, bundles, and accessories to give you a chance to battle Nazi occultists and elder gods in a thrilling cinematic World War II adventure which promises a rollicking tabletop ride.
 
Since the Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 pre-order launched in March, Modiphius has released a regular roster of monthly missions including Operation Vanguard, Under the Gun, Seventh Inning Slaughter, and Operation Falling Crystal, which have already received rave reviews. These single missions will soon be joined by two more epic campaigns: Shadows of Atlantis and Forest of Fear in 2022.

Battle fearsome Black Sun troopers who utilize ancient magics and incantations to summon extra-dimensional monsters! Use good ol’ fashioned teamwork and bullets to stop the technological prowess of the terrifying Nachtwölfe – the Night Wolves – and their powerful wunderwaffen! Save the world from the Nazis and strange alien races that live amongst us — like the Deep Ones, Mi-Go, and nameless horrors from unspeakable realms! All this from the comfort and (relative) safety of your tabletop. 

“Achtung! Cthulhu is our most beloved in-house RPG here at Modiphius,” said John Houlihan, current Achtung! Cthulhu overlord at Modiphius Entertainment. “We’ve created an amazing, cinematic, pulp-influenced world of World War II action and adventure here which will thrill fans of Indiana Jones, Hellboy, and Overlord and we cannot wait for players to dive in and experience it for themselves. No other game lets you punch so much evil – from Nazis to Mythos monsters to Elder Gods – in the face and that’s guaranteed!”

Key Features of Achtung! Cthulhu:

• Player’s Guide: Complete rules for playing Achtung! Cthulhu, character creation guide, and an innovative new magic system based on ancient lore and culture.

• Gamemaster’s Guide PDF: Complete and massively updated setting material from the original 2013 release, plus a wealth of new background lore, secret weapons, brand new magic system much more!
   
• Black Sun Exarch’s Collector’s Edition: A terrifying tome liberated from the secret library of Black Sun Exarch Reinhardt Weissler himself! A gorgeous black leatherette book with a stunning embossed gold black sun logo and 450+ pages in stunning full-color, this limited edition Black Sun Exarch’s Collector’s Edition contains both Player’s and Gamemaster’s Guide and features new lore and background on the game’s various factions, advice for GM’s on how to craft the perfect adventure, a step-by-step character creation guide, and more.
   
• Essential Accessories: Gamesmaster Screen and toolkit, plus Secret War dice in Black Sun and Blauer Kristall editions!
   
• Stunning WW2-Era Illustrations: Beautiful new original art character sheets, guides, and maps bring a top-tier experience right to your living room.
   
• The War Wasn’t Won in a Day: Multiple missions planned through the coming year and beyond — including a full suite of campaigns, sourcebooks, missions, and much more to come — for players to dive into and truly experience a thrilling Lovecraftian WW2 ride!
   
• Highly Detailed Miniatures: Create your own army of Black Sun troopers and dangerous Deep Ones with intricately designed miniatures sure to impress your tabletop compatriots.

The freshly announced Shadows of Atlantis campaign which has been completely remixed and revised for 2d20, is a globe-spanning action-adventure in seven episodes. Transporting agents from the bustling streets of Rome to the ancient pyramids of Egypt, to the snowy mountains of Tibet, with a time-traveling excursion to fabled Atlantis, agents race against time to prevent the pieces of a powerful ancient artifact falling into Nazi hands. With a wealth of new art and original maps, it’s the perfect introduction to the setting for those new to Achtung! Cthulhu, and will be appearing early 2022.

More info about Modiphius Entertainment can be found by following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the official website: https://www.modiphius.net.
 
About Modiphius Entertainment
 
Modiphius is a British entertainment publisher working with global creative talent to develop unique creative properties. ​We publish roleplaying games, board games, miniatures, novels, cool accessories, and more. Our aim is to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage.
 
As well as our own IP: Achtung! Cthulhu, Modiphius has also published other major licensed properties from Star Trek Adventures the roleplaying game, Fallout Wasteland Warfare wargame, and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms miniatures games, the Kung Fu Panda co-operative board game, and the forthcoming Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game.
 

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HANDYGAMES DELIVERS AND YOU CAN FINALLY UNBOX THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY COOPERATIVE 3D PLATFORMER FOR MICROSOFT XBOX, SONY PLAYSTATION 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH!

Giebelstadt, Germany, August 17th, 2021
In a time when colour left the box world and dreariness and coldness hit, only solidarity and teamwork can save the Boxlings from eternal shades of grey. Now, it is up to you! Become a Boxling to experience family-friendly co-op adventures and unfold mysteries while solving puzzles and quests as a team in your unique way! Explore a colourful world made entirely of cardboard together, as you visit the friendly citizens of sun-baked islands, amber forests, and vibrant caves!

PileUp! Box by Box ticks all the right boxes as a family-friendly cooperative 3D platformer! Jump up, slide down, play together and carry the load!

Out now on Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch!

About Pile Up!:

Coordinate with your friends or rely on your own creativity to navigate cardboard worlds full of uniquely joyful levels. Unfold mysteries, solve puzzles and quests as a team and visit the friendly citizens of sunbaked islands, amber forests, and magical caves. Or maybe just kick back and challenge your friends in action-packed rounds of Boxball, Pile of Dunk, or Tic Pile Toe? The development of Pile Up! Box by Box was supported by CNC and New Aquitaine.
 

Features:

• GO ON AN ADVENTURE Explore colourful cardboard worlds in this cute 3D platformer. Find your way through countless levels, uncover mysteries and bring joy to the cardboard inhabitants of these places.
• LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Play with your friends with up to 4 players! Drop-in and out at any time with dynamic challenge rescaling. Remote play via Steam is possible.
• A GAME FOR EVERYONE Anybody can play Pile Up! The chill-paced game has simple controls, no punishment for failure, and no time pressure. And remember that teammates can always help each other!
• TEAMWORK Cooperate to progress! It’s all about communication and organization. Share the tasks, synchronize your moves and carry each other to overcome the challenges.
• MINIGAME FRENZY Face your friends in frantic minigames and lead hilariously chaotic battles. For party game lovers!
• CREATIVITY IS KEY Think outside the box and solve the puzzles your own way. There is no unique solution, creativity is the key! The sky is the limit! Build stairs and structures with the boxes you collected.
• OPTIMIZE YOUR STRATEGIES Unlock the timer mode and test your skills at piling up boxes. Find the best strategy and the quickest way to progress through the worlds.

Pile Up! Box by Box is also available on Steam and GOG

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About HandyGames:

HandyGames™ is part of the THQ Nordic and Embracer Group family and operates as an international publisher for mid-sized projects and developers for a worldwide audience.

The focus lies on creating and publishing games for current gen consoles like PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch™ as well as games for Steam and many other PC gaming distribution channels. HandyGames™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, for example VR (Virtual Reality) on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all kind of genres for Android smartphones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads and many other mobile and smart devices.

As a games company and that is truly passionate about gaming, we always strive for gameplay innovation. We received the German Developer Award as “Best German Game Studio” in 2015 and produced and published award-winning games of virtually every video gaming genre imaginable for a diverse range of audiences and gameplay styles. One example is “Townsmen VR” which was awarded with the German Games Award 2018 in the category “Best Game Design”.

About Seed by Seed:

Seed by Seed is an independent game development studio, based in Angoulême, France, created to bring the coop game Pile Up! Box by Box to life. We were brought together by the love of shared breakfasts, cute plants surrounding us, and carefully handcrafted video games. We want to share this love with others, and we have chosen to combine our talents to create soft, fun, friendly games. Games that remind people why everybody loves to play with their loved ones.