With only 2.5 months left until Gamedec launches on Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Humble Store it’s about time we dive deeper into the true meaning of what Anshar Studios developers call “an authentic RPG experience.” Watch the new gameplay video and see for yourself if they’ve managed to achieve this ambitious goal.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30th, Katowice, Poland.

Pen and paper RPG fans loved this genre for the gameplay freedom it gave them. For the fact that just like in real life, what impacts their character’s future are not only the choices made during a playthrough. But also what was said, to whom, and when. What actions were taken and which ones were skipped, and a whole lot of other tiny details that might not seem very important at the beginning. Now try to imagine that Gamedec reflects all these dependencies and builds not only the plot but also gameplay around them.

Watch the new gameplay video below!

Check out gameplay from the Backers Build here!

Once done, don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/917720/Gamedec/), follow it on GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/game/gamedec), Epic Games Store (https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/gamedec), and starting today, also Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/gamedec).

ABOUT GAMEDEC

Gamedec is an authentic RPG experience where decisions are important and come with consequences. The world in which you live adapts to each decision you make. As the story progresses, your hero adapts as well. Just like in “real” life, the consequences of your choices can be immediate, long-term, or stay hidden, surfacing only when you least expect them. Whatever you decide, the game will remain neutral without judging your choices or suggesting “better” options. It is up to you to evaluate what you’ve done. Just remember that in this job, the game is always on.

Anshar Studios returns to the foundations of the RPG genre with their new game, built on mechanics such as Deduction, the Codex, and Aspects. These allow for complex conversations and interactions as players create or expose networks of conspiracies while discovering unusual relationships between virtual worlds. Gamedec’s pen-and-paper-based RPG mechanics give players the freedom to approach situations from multiple perspectives.

YOU ARE THE SUM OF YOUR CHOICES

Your goal is to hunt down the criminals of virtual worlds – rich and spoiled businesspeople, corporations with plans to rewrite history. Are they acting alone, or are they mere puppets? What does a “happy ending” mean to you? To them? Each decision changes the world around you and your character’s personality. Some decisions will feel right, but others might be unexpected.

EXPLORE THE CYBERPUNK OF THE 22ND CENTURY

Welcome to Warsaw City in the 22nd century, where “real” is relative and “life” and “death” have many meanings. Real and virtual worlds have merged, giving rise to ancient vices: lust, sloth, pride, envy… That’s why everyone needs gamedecs – specialists who solve real problems in virtual worlds. Be it the Wild West or a prehistoric amusement park, these and many other worlds reveal our inclinations and weaknesses.

EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF ROLE-PLAYING

Use your wits to gather info from witnesses and suspects, get to the bottom of deceptive schemes, save lives, and investigate the extraordinary relationships between virtual worlds and their inhabitants. Gamedec emulates the nature of tabletop RPGs by focusing on character development through decision-making. As in classic tabletop RPGs, you’re given the freedom to approach situations from multiple angles rather than forcing a single solution – the choice is yours and yours alone.

Gamedec will launch on Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Humble Store on September 16th this year. The console release date will be announced in the near future.

More information can be found on the game’s official website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Discord.

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 an 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. https://ansharstudios.com/

This Ain’t Like Skippin’ Down to the Pond and Catchin’ Bluegill and Trout…the Ocean Will Swallow You Whole If You Don’t Run a Tight Ship 

Stavanger, Norway (June 30, 2021) — Don those chest waders and carefully study that compass, because today, independent developer Misc Games proudly announced that its hit simulation title Fishing: North Atlantic is now available for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4! Console players eager to get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be a commercial fisherman can now do so — without potentially falling overboard! Just don’t forget that the crew’s lives and livelihood are still on the line, and there’s nothing fishy about following safety procedures while at sea! 

“We couldn’t be happier with the console versions of Fishing: North Atlantic,” said Yasemin Hamurcu, COO at Misc Games. “When the game initially launched on PC last year, there was significant demand from the community to bring the title to consoles as well. Today was a long time coming, and I’m certain our fans will love the work we’ve done to make Fishing: North Atlantic a joy to play on their preferred platform. It’s time to dive in and get to business!” 

As the sequel to the popular fishing simulator game Fishing: Barents Sea, Fishing: North Atlantic is set off the coast of Nova Scotia where the ocean is boundless, unpredictable, and swimming with tuna, swordfish, and crawly crustaceans. You’re invited to take on the role of captain, where they are responsible for commanding a crew of fellow anglers keen on heading back to port with a bounty of fish, crab, and lobster. This is one of the most dangerous careers in the world, where ocean swells are as rife with danger as they are riches. It’s up to you to monitor GPS and sonar signals for fish habitats, avoid brutal storms when possible, and order the crew to toss deep line buoys and crab pots overboard at the appropriate moments. So, be sure to meticulously look over those maps, because this is as real as it gets. You Betta believe it.

Watch the new Fishing: North Atlantic console launch trailer:

Key Features of Fishing: North Atlantic:

• True to Life Detail: Every island, inlet, harborfront, and rocky crag is meticulously crafted after real-world map data of Nova Scotia. Being one of Canada’s maritime provinces means players will have their hands full when it comes to navigating and exploring this vast open world. 
• Ship-Shape Vessels Abound: With over 27 different ships to choose from, all of which are based on real vessels, players will have loads of options to choose from when it comes to picking a boat of their own. There’s even officially licensed equipment from Hermes, Scanmar, and Skipasyn to be found throughout the bridges!
• Hooks ‘n Lines: Catching swordfish is quite a bit different from trapping lobsters. Which is why harpooning, trawling, deeplining, and many more fishing techniques are part of the game. Players will learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to be a commercial fisherman
• When it Rains, it Pours: Part of the captain’s duties is to ensure the crew isn’t needlessly trying to haul up crab pots in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is why it’s important for players to monitor GPS and weather conditions to make sure everyone aboard can work safely

Published and developed by Misc Games, Fishing: North Atlantic is available now for PlayStation 4 and Windows PC via Steam for $34.99 USD, and Xbox One with a limited-time launch discount for $29.99 USD. Learn more at https://fishingnorthatlantic.com.

About Misc Games

Founded in 2013, Norway-based Misc Games is a development studio outfitted with a team of passionate developers that aim to create unique games for various niche markets to drive the industry forward. To achieve this, the studio prioritizes positive company culture and treats video games like art rather than playthings. Known for the hugely popular Fishing: Barents Sea and Fishing: North Atlantic, Misc Games’ goal is to become the world leader in technical ship simulation games. For more information about Misc Games, please visit the official website: https://miscgames.no.

GreedFall: Gold Edition, New “De Vespe Conspiracy” Expansion & Next-Generation Console Upgrade Land Today

PARIS — June 30, 2021 — GreedFall: Gold Edition, featuring the full base game of Focus Home Interactive and developer Spiders’ hit fantasy RPG plus the new “De Vespe Conspiracy” expansion, launches today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC.

GreedFall: Gold Edition Launch Trailer:

Included with GreedFall: Gold Edition and also available for standalone purchase for players who own the base game, the “De Vespe Conspiracy” expansion delivers new enemies and gear with a twisting narrative that expands GreedFall’s acclaimed world and story. Explore a previously uncharted region of Teer Fradee and tackle new intrigue, unraveling a nefarious conspiracy that threatens the balance of power. Navigate a web of lies, manipulation and secrets, battle strange new beasts, and face off against a villainous faction in your hunt to uncover the truth.

Today also marks the official release of GreedFall on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Forge your own destiny with highly improved visuals up to 4K resolution, 60 FPS in performance mode, faster loading times, and free migration and save file transfer for owners of the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

For more on GreedFall, visit http://greedfall.com/shop.

The partnership will support a series of initiatives to create awareness for the charity and help gamers and game developers around the world access important mental health resources

30th June 2021, London, United Kingdom: Global gaming brand MY.GAMES is delighted to announce that it is extending its mental health awareness initiative through a new partnership beginning today with Safe In Our World, the video games mental health charity. After the charity’s successful fundraising drive Safer Together, during May’s Mental Health Awareness month, MY.GAMES was keen to pitch in to help the charity with its long-term objective; eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health to make it a natural topic of discussion and to promote the dialogue surrounding mental health so people are not afraid to reach out for help if they need to. 

Starting today, MY.GAMES is running a global advertising campaign across its mobile titles to create awareness for the charity and help gamers and game developers around the world access important mental health resources.

Leo Zullo, Chair and Trustee of Safe In Our World commented:  “The video games industry creates worlds for huge numbers of vulnerable people, and it is our duty to help and support them. We can reach them and share this message if we work together; and together, we can actually make a difference. Safe In Our World is the first step in these efforts, and we’re delighted with the response within the industry and from our partners, such as MY.GAMES, and individuals who are joining this initiative.”

Elena Grigoryan, CMO at MY.GAMES added: “Mental Health awareness is an important part of the MY.GAMES strategy for creating a safe and comfortable environment for everyone who loves games within our communities. We are glad to be supporting Safe In Our World’s activities and the important work the charity is doing. We want to help in any way we can to contribute to strengthening the knowledge around the subject of mental health and work together to open a dialogue around these topics – creating a safe space for people to reach out.”

Working hand in hand with companies promoting the conversation around mental health has been part of MY.GAMES mission for several years, particularly amid the global pandemic. This has included a study with the IDGA and Fair Play Alliance conducted in 2020 assessing how aware gamers are about mental health, and how often they experience problems related to it.  After the success of this initiative, MY.GAMES will also be facilitating a new anonymous research survey beginning in July to help Safe In Our World gather important information and data to help with their mission. Other aspects of the partnership will be announced soon.

CEO of Safe in our World, Dr. Gina Jackson OBE concluded by saying: “The main goal of Safe In Our World is to create and foster worldwide mental health awareness within the video game industry and beyond; to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, to make it a natural topic of discussion, and to promote the dialogue surrounding mental health so people are not afraid to reach out for help if they need it. We feel that partnerships like these will be a step towards achieving this goal for the people within our games communities.”

About Safe In Our World
Safe In Our World is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1183344. A team of seasoned gaming veterans passionate about mental health brainstormed for over two years over ways they could make a difference. Launched on World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2019, its aims are to raise awareness of mental health issues within the video games industry, and to provide resources, signpost help, and to drive change for everyone connected with the industry, for developers, publishers and service provides, to content creators and players. Its initial mission is to create an online destination where people can seek help, gain access to resources and information, and discover stories from real people within and surrounding the games industry, with more detailed policies available via the website. Safe In Our World is a worldwide hub accessible for anyone in need.

About MY.GAMES
MY.GAMES is a global gaming brand (part of Mail.ru Group) and a leading online entertainment company. MY.GAMES comprises 11 regional offices in Russia, Europe and the US, over 1,800 staff, and 13 development studios. MY.GAMES creates titles for the PC, consoles, and mobile devices. The company operates over 80 projects, with more than 150 titles in its portfolio including War Robots, Hustle Castle, Left to Survive, Skyforge, and Allods Online. MY.GAMES portfolio includes renowned titles like Warface, ArcheAge, Perfect World, Revelation Online, Conqueror’s Blade, Lost Ark, and more.

Sister of the Thorn and Chaos Wastes reaches Playstation and Xbox today

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, June 30, 2021.  Independent developer Fatshark is proud to bring new content to the console versions of the award-winning and multi-million selling Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Today the new career Sister of the Thorn reaches Xbox players. The career was released earlier this month on PC and became the most popular career to date.

Playstation 4
A really big day for the Playstation players. The Sister of the Thorn career is available today as well as the hit expansion Chaos Wastes. The latter has been a big hit on both PC and Xbox, and now it’s ready to charm – in its brutal way – Playstation players. 

“A great day for all Warhammer: Vermintide 2 console players” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “Both the Sister of the Thorn and Chaos Wastes have been enormous successes and we are glad to release them on consoles.”

Sister of the Thorn – Xbox and Playstation 4
The Sister of the Thorn is a new career for Kerillian that brings new abilities, weapon types, talent tree, character skin, challenges as well as a new hat and new voice lines. Kerillian will use magic in a greater way than ever before and will not pull any magical punches towards any enemies she encounters. The Sister of the Thorn is the perfect member of any team as she brings the heaviest support of all careers in the game.

Sister of the Thorn Features
Briar Javelin
Deepwood Staff
New talent tree
Exclusive character skin
New challenges
New voice lines
New hat

Chaos Wastes – Playstation 4
The next chapter in the Vermintide 2 story has arrived, and it’s available as a free download. In Chaos Wastes, the players will -try- to reach the Citadel of Eternity, but only the pure at heart will be able to complete the journey. In order to survive the journey to the Citadel the heroes will have to leave their fancy and hard-earned armor behind and go back to basics. The journey begins where it all began over three years ago, and armed only with simple equipment that will require skills to use effectively rather than just hiding behind a maxed out Iron Breaker (yes, talking to you, you know who you are!).

The trek can only be completed by a true pilgrim navigating through the unpredictable region without a map and where no journey is the same. The Citadel of Eternity is a place most have only heard of through rumours. It is said to be located in a region under the influence of the Chaos Gods and apparently Saltzpyre knows how to get there – or so he claims.

New Features
Pilgrim’s Coins – Chaos Waste Unique coins that can be traded for godly favor or weapons along the path. A wise traveler hoards them well and spends them wisely.

Chest of Trials – Those seeking additional challenges while on their Pilgrimage can find them by means of the rare Chests of Trials. Opening a Chest of Trials draws the attention of a monstrous foe. Defeat the foe, and claim the reward.

Shrines – Uncorrupted shrines can be found in the Chaos Wastes. Heroes can seek the favor of wholesome gods in the form of Miracles & Boons. But, of course, such favors are not earned without sacrifice.

Waystone Altars – A weapon stash that contains weapons employed by previous pilgrims. Accessible through sacrificing Pilgrim’s Coins. The more Pilgrim’s Coins the Reliquary demands, the more powerful the weaponry to be found within.

Potions – The road is littered with mysterious potions that offer powerful benefits… perhaps enough to help even the odds on a long and difficult journey.

The Fifth Player
Chaos Wastes includes the Twitch Integration – the streamer’s favorite game mode – which lets the audience join in on the adventure and help the players on their journey by voting on what will happen next.

About Fatshark®

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and established in 2007 independent developer Fatshark is comprised of a team of 100+ experienced games developers, who strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 529 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. Vermintide 2, the Vermintide 2 logo, GW, Games Workshop, Warhammer, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. © Fatshark AB 2018-2021. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

‘Automation Update’ overhauls dwarven efficiency and processes in Warpzone Studios’ colony sim.

Wednesday, 30^th June 2021 – Team17 and Warpzone Studios have today launched the Automation Update for dwarven colony simulator Hammerting, which is currently in Early Access on Steam, Epic Game Store, and GOG. The update streamlines several features in Hammerting and makes it more efficient to build the most prosperous mining colony in the Mountains of Mara; carts will now pick up and deliver items just like their dwarven counterparts; dwarves will automatically equip the best version of an item they have in their tool belt and will deposit unassigned carried items for future use; and vaults can now be built and used to store varying amounts of gold.

The update also introduces a win state to Hammerting, triggered by an in-game quest players will be challenged to prove their dwarven mining prowess by completing an exigent labour– upon completion players will still be able to continue their colony and remain nestled away in the mountains for as long as they choose. Several tweaks, bug fixes, and quality of life changes have also been included, full patch notes for the Hammerting Automation Update are available on Steam.

• Control the destiny of the dwarves: As the colony grows, active management of the dwarves, including their morale and work assignments, will be key to making them all rich like trolls!
• Design and create the ultimate base: Bore and upgrade a variety of rooms, from forges and arcane workshops to taverns and auxiliary functions and help the colony craft the ultimate base
• Empower your dwarves: Build and upgrade a variety of items through a deep levelling system
• Discover valuable materials to quarry: Venture into the bowels of the mountainside & face increasingly perilous situations.

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Hammerting is currently included in the Steam Summer Sale with 33% off until Wednesday 7^th July.

About Warpzone Studios

Founded in 2016, Warpzone Studios is currently developing their first game, Hammerting. The company is made up of industry veterans, combining decades of experience to create deeply engaging strategy games. Hammerting © 2019 Warpzone Studios, Published under licence by TEAM17 Digital Limited.

About Team17 Group plc Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.

Hamburg, Germany, June 30th 2021 – Publisher and developer Daedalic Entertainment is happy to announce the release of their point & click adventure Anna’s Quest on consoles today. The charming fantasy game is now available on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch for £16.99 / €19.99 / $30.00AUS. The PC version launched on Steam in 2015 and offers an engaging story with a dash of dark humor, likeable characters,  funny hijinks and puzzles.

Anna’s Quest is a hand drawn point & click adventure with numerous puzzles for players to solve, set in a charming world based on the tales of the Brothers Grimm. The self-ironic fairy tale follows protagonist Anna who tries to help her sick grandfather but instead gets captured by an evil witch. With the help of her newfound telekinetic powers and many familiar fairy tale characters she now tries to escape her prison and find a cure. On her quest she battles witches, trolls and dragons, uses medieval torture instruments and modern gadgets, gains the help of a shady fox and even deals with the devil.

Main features:

• Unlimited inventory with special slots for a baby dragon
• Small-time Vandalism
• Discover a Unicorn’s inner beauty
• Black magic and telekinesis – this time, not exclusive to villains!
• Executions for the whole family!
• light-hearted, courageous, bad-ass: Anna
• Classic Point & Click controls with hotspot-indicator
• Awesome ending (really!)

Anna’s Quest is out now on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch for £16.99 / €19.99 / $30.00AUS. The game is also available on Steam. 

About Daedalic (Publisher)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With over 50 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Daedalic is currently developing the AAA title The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The action-adventure that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

New narrated gameplay video released!

Sydney, Australia, June 30^th, Prime Matter and GoldKnights are excited to publicly reveal a first gameplay glimpse into their upcoming debut title, the action RPG “The Last Oricru”. Developed in Prague, Czech Republic, The Last Oricru brings players into the wonderful Sci-Fi/Medieval world of Wardenia. You are taking the role of Silver who “shipwrecked” years ago on this mysterious planet, just to be suddenly awakened from his cryochamber. What burden Silver has to carry, what mystery surrounds the planet and what Silver’s role in this game of power is, is yet to be discovered. Your choice matters, as players will be able to directly influence the outcome of the game by their decisions and actions. This single player and (offline) co-op experience is a launch title for the new “Prime Matter” premium label by Koch Media.

The newly released narrated gameplay video introduces the core elements of the game and throws players into a bloody civil war over supremacy on Wardania. 

About The Last Oricru

The Last Oricru is an action RPG with a strong emphasis on dynamic storytelling and player choices. Waking up in the living and breathing Sci-Fi/Medieval world of Wardenia, players find themselves in the middle of a massive civil war over supremacy on the planet. Tough combat, massive fights and a dark conspiracy overshadow the once so peaceful area. Choose your own path, side with the different factions or betray them, influence the outcome of the war as Your Choice Matters! The Last Oricru is designed as both a single-player and a coop experience.

About Goldknights

GoldKnights was founded in 2015 by Creative Director Pavel J. Strnad with a vision to build an epic gaming saga, joined later by Executive Producer Vladimir Gersl (Activision, Sony) to help utilize the potential of the studio to the fullest. A nearly 40 heads strong team, combines experienced professionals (PUBG, Keen Software House, NapNok Games, Ubisoft) with go-getting juniors, creating a unique mix of know-how and passion. Together they are working on their first title, action RPG The Last Oricru.

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.

Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.  Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

About Koch Media

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise. 

The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Prime Matter, Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

The Koch Media Group owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów  / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands). Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.  Koch Media is an Embracer Group company

Bake ‘n Switch development team have been slaving in the kitchen to bring you what you’re craving. More, more, more! 

Las Vegas, USA, June 30, 2021 – Streamline Media Group’s multi-platform game Bake’ n Switch is coming up on its one-year birthday and has added some more food for thought in their latest update.  

Bake’ n Switch is the cute yet tough baking brawler that tasks Bakers with catching, merging, and baking a’dough’rable living bread creatures to satiate the Guardians of their worlds. Each Baker brings unique abilities to the court from instant fire-mitt baking and rolling-pin whacking. While those bread Buns have distinctive behaviors of their own that can help or hinder the Bakers on their quest. 

Listening to community feedback, the Streamline Games development team made improvements and released an expansion pack in October last year. Since then, they have been concocting more ways to increase the player experience in this cooking sim/strategy game. 

Streamline recently launched a patch on the Nintendo Switch, including over 50 single-player levels, 4 PVP/TVT levels, and 2 new Escher puzzle maps to raise the challenge for even the most seasoned Bakers.  

That’s just a taster! In August, PC gamers will receive the same update, and all players will get gameplay upgrades that see enhanced player movements and speed, throwing and targeting mechanics, and joint player achievement/rewards.  

Bake ‘n Switch is available now in the Steam Summer Sale for $7.50. Purchase now at half price and get all the upcoming updates for free!  

About Streamline Games  

Streamline Games is Southeast Asia’s largest independent, multi-platform game development studio focused on creating and supporting full-scale video game productions from indie to AAA. Built upon long-term co-development partnerships, past major clients include Square Enix and Sony. Bake’ n Switch is Streamline Games’ latest title available on PC/Steam and the Nintendo Switch. Streamline Games is part of the Streamline Media Group family. For more information, please visit www.streamline-games.com. 

About Streamline Media Group  

Streamline Media Group is a next-generation ecosystem player in the entertainment and enterprise video games sector with a global presence in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Through its business divisions, Streamline Studios, Streamframe, Streamline Games, All Pixels, and Day Zero, they create original games, technology, and solutions that gamers love and the industry relies upon. For more information, please visit www.streamline-mediagroup.com. 

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES HOUSEMARQUE, DEVELOPER OF RECENT PLAYSTATION®5 HIT RETURNAL

Highly-acclaimed Game Creators to Join PlayStation Studios Collective of AAA studios to Deliver World-Class Gaming Experiences

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2021 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (“SIE”) announced today that SIE has completed the acquisition of Housemarque Oy (“Housemarque”), a leading game developer and long-time partner of SIE.  Recognised for its extensive experience in the arcade-shooter genre as well as strong creative and technical capabilities, Housemarque has developed eight titles exclusive to PlayStation® consoles including Returnal, Nex Machina and Alienation. 

With the recent release of the hugely popular PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal, Housemarque evolved its trademark style gameplay by weaving a haunting narrative into a 3D bullet-hell shooter. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Housemarque will join the global development operation of PlayStation Studios and will be the 13^th studio to join the PlayStation Studios family.  

“Housemarque has flexed its creative palette on a wide range of PlayStation games over the years that have continually showcased the power of our hardware,” said Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “The addition of Housemarque to PlayStation Studios reiterates our commitment to elevating the best development teams in the industry and delivering new experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform.”

“With a proven track record of creating original games that feature best-in-class gameplay, Housemarque is a highly-accomplished studio and we couldn’t be more thrilled to officially welcome them to the PlayStation Studios family,” said Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios. “With its gripping gameplay, haunting story and unforgiving world, Returnal has captivated the PlayStation audience and we’re looking forward to working alongside the team to bring to life their ambitious creative vision on future projects.”

“After more than 15 years of successfully collaborating, we’re excited to amplify our potential even further and join PlayStation Studios,” said Ilari Kuittinen, Co-founder and Managing Director, Housemarque. “Returnal is a testament to our strong relationship with PlayStation Studios and the organisation believing in us to take a risk and give us the freedom to explore our creativity and develop something unique. We can’t wait to bring PlayStation fans more fresh, new experiences.”

The day-to-day operations will continue to be run by Housemarque’s current management team in conjunction with PlayStation Studios External Development team. Terms of this transaction including the acquisition cost are not disclosed due to contractual commitments.

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About Sony Interactive Entertainment

Recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation™Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.

About Housemarque

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Housemarque is a game developer working on console and PC. True to our core gamer audience, we prioritise stratified gameplay mechanics and impeccable audiovisual execution to create euphoric gaming experiences. Housemarque was co-founded in 1995 by Harri Tikkanen and Ilari Kuittinen. Prior to joining forces, Harri and Ilari founded two of Finland’s first game

development studios – Bloodhouse and Terramarque. Today, Housemarque is one of the most experienced and well-known developers of downloadable games for console platforms, with a successful track record spanning 20+ years. ‘Game is King’ is our motto.

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