Developer WolfEye Studios and publisher Devolver Digital have announced that Weird West, their upcoming action RPG experience set within a surreal vision of the developing frontier, is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One alongside PC in Fall 2021. To coincide with the news, the peculiar posse have released a brand new gameplay trailer, unveiling the mysteries of Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes. These are the Five Journeys.
Discover a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical creatures. Journey through the origin stories of a group of atypical heroes, written into legend by the decisions you make in an unforgiving land. Each journey is unique and tailored to the actions taken – a series of high stakes stories where everything counts and the world reacts to the choices you make. Form a posse or venture forth alone into the otherworldly confines of the Weird West and make each legend your own.
For the latest on Weird West, set up camp at weirdwest.com
QuakeCon at Home is back! The QuakeCon community will once again come together online to play and celebrate their favorite games while raising money to do some good in the world. Kicking off on August 19 and ending on August 21, QuakeCon will include livestreams featuring updates on existing and upcoming games, tournaments, charity fundraising, puppies (of course), giveaways, and more. We’re also bringing back the Virtual BYOC via Twitch Teams to help bring the QuakeCon faithful together through games once again!
Here are some QuakeCon 2021 highlights:
Global Stream – QuakeCon will officially kickoff Thursday, August 19 at 2:00pm ET. The multi-day event will include special influencer streams, Bethesda’s own Community teams from across the world, developer appearances, and game updates – all streaming in support of charitable causes. The QuakeCon Staff will also be producing a slate of exclusive content for the community. Stay tuned for more info, including the full schedule, in the coming weeks.
Official QuakeCon Twitch Team – Playing and sharing games with friends in the BYOC is the core of QuakeCon, and this year the global QuakeCon community will once again unite and connect through the official QuakeConTwitch Team. The Team will celebrate QuakeCon, play and share games, and help raise money for the QuakeCon-supported charities. Some players will be featured on the QuakeCon Twitch Team page.
QuakeCon Discord – The community can join us in the QuakeCon Community Discord server. Make new friends, play new games, and experience Peace Love and Rockets from the comfort of the couch or gaming station.
Charity Initiatives – Raising money for charities continues to be a key component of QuakeCon. The QuakeCon family has made a huge impact for local, national and international groups, and we’re excited to keep things rolling this year! Our virtual QuakeCon attendees will be able to donate to organizations directly from the official QuakeCon Twitch stream, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Trevor Project, and UNICEF.
The annual animal charity tee-shirts are also back, and this time, there are sweatshirts! Custom Ink will split all profits from the sale of these shirts between QuakeCon’s long-time Dallas-based animal adoption partner, Dallas Pets Alive, and FOUR PAWS, a global animal welfare organization. This year, we’ve traveled through the depths of DOOM Eternal’s hell to secure the design for the exclusively cute and chubby “Pugcubus” tee and on our way back, we stopped by DEATHLOOP’s mysterious island of Blackreef to snag the design for the exclusive “Catloop” tee. Meeeow! Grab this year’s shirts here: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/quakecon.
Thanks to Our Amazing Partners – As always, a special round of thanks to the amazing QuakeCon partners who help make the event possible every year. This year’s partners include: Alienware BAWLS Fractal Design Pecos Pete Razer SteelSeries And more to be announced in the future!
Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing Captures the Magic on PlayStation VR, Steam VR, Oculus Rift Today
Physical Version Coming Soon from Limited Run Games
TOKYO – July 15, 2021 –Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing (LWAVR), the VR racing game from UNIVRS, Inc. based on the famous anime, conjures a new curriculum for students today on PlayStation VR, SteamVR, and will be available shortly on the Oculus Store for Oculus Rift, alongside the previously-released Oculus Quest 2 launch title. A physical version for PlayStation VR is now available for preorder from Limited Run Games.
Enroll as a young witch in an enchanted academy, learning the ins and outs of how to fly on a broom and purify ghosts across 12 levels. Race with classmates like beloved Little Witch Academia characters Akko, Lotte, and Sucy, all of whom are voiced by both their English and Japanese voice actors from the acclaimed series. Experience one of the smoothest VR experiences available thanks to UNIVRS’ patent-pending motion reduction technology.
Earn extra credit by tackling hard mode, available at launch for the new platform releases of LWAVR after debuting as post-launch content for the Oculus Quest version. Become the big witch on campus by customizing a broom with styles earned by performing well in races. Hang out with friends and explore Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy, with cross-platform multiplayer between all versions of the game, including the PlayStation version.
Witches looking to cast a forever spell can pre-order a physical edition of the PlayStation VR version of LWAVR starting Friday, July 16 via acclaimed, small-batch publisher Limited Run Games. Available for pre-order starting Friday, the game is expected to ship in August.
LWAVR takes place in the world created by Studio Trigger, one of Japan’s most well-known and critically-acclaimed anime studios. Fan support is the heart of the Little Witch Academia series, as supporters crowdfunded the second film with a successful Kickstarter of more than $625,000 that led to a Netflix series, with Campfire and Kickstarter campaigns for the game generating more than $165,000.
“Working to bring Studio Trigger’s series to life was an honor and all thanks to the support of Little Witch Academia fans”, said Naoya Koji, COO at UNIVRS. “Virtual reality works wonders to explore the world of an anime unlike any other video game genre, and we’re ready to open the doors for everyone playing on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR.”
Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing is now available for $39.99 on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation VR on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility, and $29.99 on SteamVR for Oculus Rift, Valve Index, and HTC Vive, and the Oculus Store for Oculus Rift, featuring English and Japanese language text and voice acting.
UNIVRS, Inc. (formerly known as EXPVR Inc.) creates VR content with a vision to make people around the world into heroes through VR entertainment. Using its anti-motion sickness technology, the studio produces accessible yet dynamic VR experiences that break the mold.
July 15th, 2021 — Squingle Studios is excited to announce its upcoming VR psychedelic puzzle game Squingle is out now for $19.99 on Steam for SteamVR supported devices (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest with Link, and WMR headsets), and natively on Oculus Quest via App Lab with 120Hz!
“One of the most beautiful products I have played in the last year of virtual reality, which ends up right on my personal Olympus, along with heavyweights like Rez Infinite, Thumper and Tetris Effect. It is definitely ahead of everything that has recently been released both on Steam VR and on the official Oculus Quest store.” Rated 9.1/10 ~ VR Italia
Squingle is aspiraling psychedelic puzzler – grab the revolving orbs and guide them through twisting liquid crystal mazes to create the Universe! Timing and movement are as important as puzzle solving. Levels are alive, mystical, and other-worldly, offering a unique multisensory showcase that must be seen, heard and felt to be believed.
Squingle can be played in short bursts or serious sessions. The consequences of making a mistake are low, which makes for a relaxing experience and encourages experimentation.
With rewarding visuals and sound, casual players can just play through the levels. But there’s plenty for serious gamers too with Achievements and Leaderboards for maximum competition. Make sure you find all the secrets!
FeaturesSensory Satisfaction Relax with refreshing visuals and a 3D tactile gameplay experience only possible in VR. Find your flow through 100 hand-crafted levels and a changing musical soundscape.
Get Competitive Compete with Leaderboards and Achievements – calling all Speed Runners. Challenge yourself at double-speed for double satisfaction.
Addictive Gameplay Solve puzzles by switching your rotation with special orbs to find secret items, multiple paths and hidden routes. Master maneuvers around a dangerous dance of obstacles.
Squingle provides a refreshing, relaxing and satisfying “one more go” experience, only in VR. To learn more, visit: https://squingle.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/3PV8tBU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squinglestudios Twitter:@SquingleStudios
About Squingle Studios Squingle Studios is dedicated to innovative and transcendental VR experiences. Its team is experienced in releasing apps and VR experiences on mobile and PC. Previous work includes Crystal Vibes feat. Ott on Steam (Showcased at Sundance Film Festival New Frontiers in collaboration with Enhance Games and Rez Infinite).
Part sword-swinging adventure, part multiplayer party game — a total of 10 modes and minigames are now available!
Valencia, Calif – July 15, 2021 – Roll into battle and multiplayer fun! Independent game studio WayForward is pleased to announce that the fourth and final post-launch update to Marble Knights, the sword-swinging fantasy game for up to four players, is now available exclusively on Apple Arcade. Offered at no extra cost to all Apple Arcade subscribers, this update adds two new multiplayer minigames — Hockey and Snowball Sumo — bringing the total number of modes and minigames to 10.
With this ultimate “roll-playing” update, Marble Knights is now content complete, with a variety of ways to enjoy the game either solo or with friends. Quest Mode lets one to four players venture forth across eight worlds as Orbin, Marabelle, and the other Knights of the Round as they use their sword skills and elemental orb abilities to fight foes, solve puzzles, and attempt to stop the evil Lord Terroball, while Battle Arena allows two to four combatants to send one another flying over the edge of nine unique battlegrounds in thrilling free-for-all competition.
Eight exciting party-style minigames for up to four players are also available, including:
Bowling: Ride the balls and attempt to knock down all 100 pins! Go for the strike!
O.R.B. Jam: Become king of the court in this new spin on 2-on-2 basketball!
Race: Speed through six courses while using orb powers to discover shortcuts!
Panel Battle: Roll over the Button Panels to change their colors. Capture the most to win!
Lazer Orb Arena: Use your Lazer Trail to ensnare your foes, but avoid getting trapped yourself!
Bombing Blast: Drop bombs, destroy blocks, and blow away the opposition. The longer you last, the bigger the boom!
NEW! Snowball Sumo: Roll to build up your Snowball Orb, then knock your opponents off the mountain!
NEW! Hockey: It’s time to hit the ice! Attack the puck and send it flying toward the goal!
Originally launched on Sept. 18, 2020, Marble Knights is equal parts lighthearted fantasy and family-friendly party game. Featuring a stunning animated opening by world-renowned animation house Studio TRIGGER, the game has been described by Forbes.com as “a colorful, easy-to-play co-op adventure that fits perfectly onto Apple Arcade.” For more on Marble Knights, please visit wayforward.com/marbleknights, or check out the game on the App Store at http://apple.co/-MarbleKnights.
Key Features
Quest Mode: An epic journey through eight colorful worlds packed with enemies, obstacles, and boss battles!
Battle Arena: Challenge your friends and send them flying over the edge in nine battlegrounds with unique obstacles!
Control 10 well-rounded characters, including knights, wizards, a goblin, a robot, and even a kitty cat!
Solve puzzles with amazing orb powers — fire, ice, electricity, steel, and more!
Awesome anime-style intro by Studio TRIGGER!
Only for Apple Arcade!
About WayForward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.
FORECLOSED receives a new trailer and the announcement of the game’s release date on Steam, Stadia, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
MANCHESTER, UK, Thursday, May 20, 2021 – Merge Games is excited to confirm the release date for FORECLOSED, a narrative-driven action adventure set in a cyberpunk world tinted by conspiracies, abuse of powers, and betrayal. FORECLOSED will be landing on all digital stores (Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Stadia, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store) on August 12th for £14.99 $/€19.99. Physical editions will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X (£19.99 $/€24.99), and Nintendo Switch ($29.99/£24.99/€29.99).
Follow the story of Evan Kapnos in this sleek comic book-styled game as he unravels the conspiracy behind his identityforeclosure. Who is responsible and why?
FORECLOSED combines the playability of video games with the sleek visual aesthetic of comic books. Fullscreen and comic panel perspectives are seamlessly blended as you move throughout a grimy cyberpunk city, uncovering a gripping conspiracy story. Cutscenes are also interactive and transition smoothly between alternative game-play styles.
Key Features
Slick Cyberpunk Action – FORECLOSED is a narrative-driven action-adventure set in a Cyberpunk world filled with action, suspense, and experimental augmentations.
Interactive Comic Book – Everything from gameplay to cinematics is experienced within the stylistic framework of a graphic novel to make you truly feel like a comic book hero.
Immersive Narrative – Follow the story of Evan Kapnos, his identity recently FORECLOSED, stripped of his job, brain implants, and access to the city Blockchain. He must now escape the city before his identity and implants are auctioned off…
Hi-tech Combat – Modify your Symbiotic Pistol with an assortment of customisations that can be swapped out or even combined.
Augmentation Upgrades – Discover and unlock brain implant abilities with an RPG-like skill system
About Antab Studio
Andrea Tabacco and Lara Gianotti founded Antab Studio in 2016. They are avid gamers themselves and aspire to explore all aspects of video games. From recreation to experimentation, they strive to develop polished and immersive experiences for their audiences to enjoy.
About Merge Games
Merge is an independent video game publisher and distributor based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video games consoles. Merge also specialises in publishing collectable games for retail and worldwide digital distribution for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com.
Fantasy RPG A Township Tale Launches Today on Oculus Quest and Quest 2
Oculus players can now traverse, craft, fight and level up together in A Township Tale for $9.99USD
SYDNEY — July 15, 2021— It’s time for Quest owners to band together, craft and survive as A Township Tale, the online cooperative multiplayer VR RPG set in a medieval world, is now available on Oculus Quest and Quest 2. For $9.99USD, players will be able to purchase A Township Tale and receive their own server along with 1,000 Talems (in-game currency) to purchase additional cosmetic items for their characters.
“Today’s launch is a dream come true, not just for our team at Alta but also for our fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting the Oculus Quest version of A Township Tale,” said Boramy Unn, game director, Alta. “Whether it’s crafting items or just enjoying our magical fantasy world, players can now play together on Quest and escape into the magical world of A Township Tale, a place that feels immersive and alive in a way that’s only possible on VR.”
Developed by Australian studio Alta, A Township Tale combines RPG and survival gameplay elements set in a medieval fantasy virtual reality world. Up to eight players can band together where they’ll choose various professions including blacksmiths, woodcutters, miners, archers and warriors. Venture into unexplored areas and recover crafting materials to improve gear and level up abilities. With countless specialized weapons, skills and play-styles, player choice and exploration are key in A Township Tale.
Key Features
Physical Crafting Professions – Adopt roles and operate physical tools and stations, maximizing the spatial range of VR controls.
Levelling – Level up in specialized professions to unlock abilities in crafting and combat.
Online Multiplayer – Join each other on the adventure and level up different skills to form a unique party.
Personal Server – Oculus Quest players can start their own cloud-hosted server with an eight concurrent player limit. (NOTE: PC and Quest will not yet feature cross-play at launch.)
A Township Tale has built a community of over 66,000 members on Discord and has released more than 70 game updates since its initial PC release.
JOIN DISCORD TO MEET PLAYERS, COMMUNITIES AND DEVELOPERS
Alta was founded in 2016, and is based in Sydney, Australia by Tima Anoshechkin, Joel van de Vorstenbosch and Boramy Unn, created with the following guiding principles:
We are passionate game developers who played and built games all our lives. We founded Alta with the goal of creating a strong studio culture based on respect for our players, professionalism, and ownership of the work we create. We believe that it is impossible to create epic games without great studio structure and intimate communication with our players.
“Hello Kitty Pinball” Becomes First of New Series of Casual Games Featuring the Whole Hello Kitty Gang!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — July 15, 2021 — Azerion, the leading pan-European digital gaming and monetisation company, and Sanrio, Inc, the global lifestyle brand recognized worldwide for its universally beloved pop icon Hello Kitty®, today announced the first of a series of casual video games in their multi-year partnership is now available on web and mobile devices.
Classic pachinko pinball meets Hello Kitty in this fast-paced game where you must shoot yellow, green and pink balls to get the highest score possible in 90 seconds. Unlock bonuses to get a helping hand from Hello Kitty, who will throw in special bonus balls to help push your score up, up, up!
Powered by HTML5, Hello Kitty Pinball is accessible on web and mobile devices worldwide.
About Azerion
Azerion is a fast-growing and leading pan-European digital gaming and monetisation company. We develop and operate a safe and reliable online social gaming and entertainment platform for people of all ages to enjoy. Our integrated platform includes monetisation features and provides technology solutions to automate the purchase and sale of digital advertising for media buyers and sellers.
Content creators, publishers and advertisers work with us to reach millions of people across the globe that play our games and use our entertainment concepts to increase engagement, loyalty and drive e-commerce.
Founded in 2015 by two Dutch entrepreneurs, Azerion has experienced rapid expansion thanks to organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Azerion employs more than 900 employees across 19 offices and is headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands.
About Sanrio®
Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty®, and home to many other beloved character brands including Chococat™, My Melody™, Badtz-Maru™, Keroppi™, Gudetama™ and Aggretsuko™, is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. Sanrio was founded on the ‘small gift, big smile®’ philosophy – that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages.
Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio’s legendary breadth of products are available in over 130 countries and in retail locations including department, specialty, national chain retailers and Sanrio boutique stores. To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Today marks the release of Ranch Simulator’s biggest content update yet. The update completely revamps the building system so that players can now build facilities freely including foundations, walls, doors, stairs, roofs, coops, fences, feeders and more.
We’ve introduced a new map which is more optimised, delivering a smoother experience for some players along with some visual upgrades. Additionally, female pigs have been added – meaning that players can now breed piglets.
A hardware store has been introduced too. This is the place to visit in order to purchase your tools and building materials, such as wood planks, concrete, metal rebars, lawnmowers, trailers, paint and much more.
To celebrate the updated release, we’re also offering a 20% discount on Steam.
Ranch Simulator launched in Early Access on PC in March and, as of time of writing, sits at a 86% positive recent review score. The game’s RRP is $24.99/£19.99/€20.99.
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Take a look at the multiplayer gameplay trailer. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Polish and Korean.
About Ranch Simulator
It was once your grandfather’s pride-and-joy, but your family ranch has fallen on hard times and it’s up to you to turn things around. Sitting in a forested valley far from civilisation, the dilapidated homestead will test all your abilities as you attempt to turn it into the most prosperous ranch in the region – either alone or in up to four player co-op multiplayer.
Rebuild Your Ranch
The years have not been kind to your family ranch and it will take time and money to restore it to its former glory. Buy tools from the local hardware store and purchase a range of vehicles from the garage to help with your rebuilding projects. Renovate the main house, decide what livestock you want to farm and construct the barns, pens and runs you’ll need to keep them safe and secure.
Look After Your Livestock
Grand building projects are one thing. Paying for them? That’ll come down to your ranching skills. Overseeing a profitable operation is all about the day-to-day. Once you’ve selected and taken on your livestock, regular feeding and watering will keep them healthy. Successful breeding and careful rearing of the young will help boost the numbers in your herds and flocks — and the more produce you have to sell, the more income you’ll receive for all that hard work.
Head Out on the Hunt
There’s a large open-world environment outside your cosy homestead and it’s teeming with wildlife. So when you feel like slowing the pace, why not grab your trusty rifle and head out into the forest to stalk deer and hunt bears? But remember, the wilderness lives by its own laws and you aren’t the only skilled hunter in the neighbourhood. Sometimes your steady hand and sharp eyes will also be needed back on the ranch to stop hungry wolves turning your off-grid dream into a nightmare.
Toxic Dog, a Russian indie developer, is currently working on Ranch Simulator. In this new title, the dilapidated homestead will test all your abilities as you attempt to turn it into the largest, most prosperous ranch in the region.
Now released in Early Access, Toxic Dog are focusing on updates to Ranch Simulator.
About Excalibur Games
Excalibur Games is the publishing arm of parent company Contact Sales Ltd, which was founded in 1997.
Excalibur Games has moved forward to release its own original products, in addition to widely recognised licensed titles.Successful releases Tracks, Shoppe Keep 2 and Flashing Lights have propelled Excalibur’s digital portfolio forward.Excalibur has worldwide MicrosoftTM Xbox, SonyTM Playstation and NintendoTM Switch publisher status.
Stuttgart, 15, July, 2021: ININ proudly presents a really unique game that calls for players who are not afraid of any challenge that combines action, with exciting tank battles, together with puzzle solving. ININ, the publisher through the SLG Partner Store, is excited to be releasing ConnecTank on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch with a Physical Boxed Limited and Special Limited Editions.
With its unique presentation, colourful and enchanting art style, the game’s premise is intuitive, challenging and inventive. Skill and teamwork is needed to fight rival tanks where 1 – 4 players can be a part of this 2D action adventure game.
Crazy and Fun
Set in what can best be described as a factory, which is not the kind of setting you would come to expect, players view the action from a slightly off centre top down view. It’s bold, it’s colourful and help is always on hand!
Build new tanks and take on jobs in an ever-changing world. Link conveyor belts together, craft ammo, and put out fires as you battle rival tanks to help Finneas Fat Cat deliver packages. Make deliveries for one of three barons that are seeking to become the top tycoon of New Pangea. Will you line Finneas Fat Cat’s pockets with more coins, amass an art collection with Lord Louis Longneck or help Emperor Pontius Penguin transport packages for the glory of the tundra.
Build up big honking tanks with rad designs to fight enemies and watch your skill and visions grow. Improve your existing tanks and get new tanks, not forgetting that each giant tank comes with its own skills, strengths and weaknesses. There are over a hundred missions, dozens of tanks to battle and each baron has his own drivers. Ironically as a driver yourself, whilst delivering your packages in a giant tank, you need to fight the rival shipping companies!
ConnecTank’s intuitive design ensures fluid gameplay and a collection of NPCs help progression and build momentum. Being a driver, in the bustling business world and defeating other tanks, means being skillful and precise with your weapons – exacting what, where and when to fire your cannons – is all part of the tanks you control. It really is dog eat dog with the opposing baron drivers.
A great variety of parameters are on offer to hone your skill and actions to progress. There is also a variety of vendors you can interact with and depending on which barron you are working with could affect the outcome.
Served Up Perfect
Menus, stats, numbers, grids, maps, numbers – all you would come to expect from a game of this description come complete with colour coding, etc. to make decisions easy. That said, the challenge is both compelling and fun!
About YummyYummyTummy, Inc.
YummyYummyTummy cooks up creative games with a fusion of developers from the East and the West. We are dedicated to surprising players with unique worlds, exciting gameplay, and memorable experiences for everyone to enjoy. For more information about YummyYummyTummy, please visit www.yummyyummytummy.com
About ININ Games
ININ Games focus 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 “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. 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 http://www.inin.games
