Wiesbaden, Germany – 24th June, 2021. The caverns have never been more chaotic, as today, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Team ADOM announced an August 25, 2021, full 1.0 release for the hugely popular roguelike Ultimate ADOM – Caverns of Chaos. As things wind up for the full Steam launch, Team ADOM today unlocked a new Early Access patch called “Combat Update,” which introduces a complete overhaul to the combat skills system, adding 140 new skills.
The new Combat Skills update offers players more freedom when it comes to weapons and armor compared to the previous model, which locked players in a specific combat type. Now, players have access to a greater variety of weapon and armor types, allowing for more experimental and creative combat styles and character specializations. Additionally, existing weapon skills have been rebalanced with over 20 levels of progression added. Also included in the patch are a plethora of bug fixes, improvements to melee combat, achievements, and trading cards.
If all of that still isn’t enough to get your grindstone spinning, you’ll be thrilled to learn that monster-slaying in Ultimate ADOM is now even more rewarding. Some powerful foes will now drop “treasure troves,” which offer three useful items to choose from. And, if you aren’t diggin’ the first drop, using in-game gold to re-roll the item choice grants another chance to get that item you’ve been after. Lastly, additional prefixes and suffixes are in play for all shield types and ranged weapons, resulting in tens of thousands of new variations of both.
Watch the new “Combat Update” trailer here
A sequel 25 years in the making, Ultimate ADOM – Caverns of Chaos returns players to the world of Ancardia, currently enjoying a rather suspicious lull in cataclysmic events. Unfortunately, something is ‘a stirrin’ in the caverns below, and it’s up to you to head down into the darkness and see what sort of evil is brewing. Luckily for you, there is a nearly endless combination of spells, weapons, and abilities available to get you through the dungeons safely…perhaps not the first time, or the second time, but definitely at some point.
Bringing together the past and the present, the game contains all the hallmarks of the genre but with contemporary stylings and additions for current hardware, like a modern user interface and support for controllers. Players can also choose between a slick new graphic mode and the more classic “old school” ASCII look, on top of the ability to toggle between 3D and top-down view.
Developed by Team ADOM and published by Assemble Entertainment, Ultimate ADOM – Caverns of Chaos is fully launching on Steam on August 25, 2021. Play now via Early Access and add the game to your wishlist by visiting the Steam Store page. Learn more at the official Ultimate ADOMwebsite.
Stay up-to-date with Ultimate ADOM by following the game on Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.
About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, the latest installment in the humorously naughty point-and-click adventure saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry.
About Team ADOM
Team ADOM is a team of creative game professionals with several decades of experience, and we’re creating the games we love to play ourselves. Ultimate ADOM – Caverns of Chaos and its planned spin-offs are developed by the same core members who have been revolutionizing the rogue-like genre since 1994 with ADOM.
Create your own monster apocalypse in this heavy metal arcade throwback
Cologne, June 24, 2021 – Headup today announced the PC Early Access release date for their 2D pixel art destruction game Gigapocalypse. On July 22nd, those with an insatiable appetite for destruction can gorge themselves on the biggest monster mashup of the year.
Amplified by pumping heavy metal songs, players will control giant Kaijū-inspired monsters – the so-called “Gigas” – and leave a pixelated trail of destruction. As the Giga evolves, players will unlock powerful mutations, skills, and skins, or even the ability to spawn up to five cute yet evil minions which accompany the Giga on their destructive journey. Unleashing their destructive power on unsuspecting cities, will ultimately bring them face to face with fearsome bosses at the end of each level.
Take care of the Gigas with Tamagotchi-style mini-games and decorate their “home” to unlock more upgrades and make them even more menacing. The full game will feature six beautifully detailed pixel-style locations based on earth’s past, present and future timeline, as well as nine distinct Gigas to bring on the monster apocalypse!
GIGAPOCALYPSE FEATURES INCLUDE:
Nine Gigas with unique abilities and skill trees
Six beautifully detailed stages based on earth’s past, present and future timeline
Themed enemies and buildings
Epic and hilarious boss fights
Unlockable minions, skills, and mutations
Extra quests and secrets to unlock more abilities for your monsters
Fast-paced arcade action with simple controls
Satisfying visual destruction in cute pixel art style
A heavy metal soundtrack to perfectly complement the chaos
Razer Chroma support
If this tickles your retro feelings, try Gigapocalypse’s Steam demo (available until Sunday 27th of June including Razer Chroma support) and wishlist on Steam to receive a reminder when the game becomes available.
Also, check out the game’s Twitter page and feel free to discuss with the developers on Discord.
About Headup
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.
About Goody Gameworks
Goody Gameworks is an indie game studio by a solo developer Goody Pundit. Growing up and falling in love with pixel art games fuels his dream to make one and shares the Goody experiences. Releasing many titles of browser games and proceeding to multi-platform games, the studio loves to tinker with genres, especially the retro one. The studio goal is to represent the retro gaming experience in a new, simple, and fresh perspective. More information can be found on www.goodygameworks.com and twitter.com/goodypundit.
Discover new enemies, death-defying challenges and a new chapter to the story in this free update
Barcelona, Spain – 24th June 2021 – Grimorio of Games and JanduSoft S.L. have released new free DLC for monster-summoning action-roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. A new anime-inspired cinematic trailer has been created for the occasion. The free Extra Modes DLC for Sword of the Necromancer will introduce 3 new game modes to put your skills to test. You will also face 10 new monsters and 8 new bosses! Complete the Extra modes to unlock the Epilogue, a new chapter in the story!
Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action-RPG with roguelike elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon’s depths in order to gain enough power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Gather a small army of monsters, equip yourself with weapons and relics, and level up to take on the guardians that stand between you and your goal.
Challenge Mode
Revisit the base game with a randomized twist. In this new mode you will advance through the five floors of the dungeon as usual, but stay vigilant for new enemies and unexpected encounters!
Colosseum Mode
Test your mettle against hordes of enemies! Starting from level 1 and without any items, defy death as you take on waves of enemies to advance. Chain combos will be key to your survival; the bigger your combo meter, the more XP you will earn and the better the items you will find!
Boss Rush
Fight against 5 bosses with no breaks! Fight against tougher bosses (both old and new) in quick succession, with your current adventuring supplies. Level up and gear up to face them! If you complete this mode, you will unlock one of the original bosses as a summon!
Dungeon Builder
Build and play custom dungeon floors! Create a floor layout, choose the enemies you want to appear and select the boss guarding the exit. You can even choose what items will appear in chests and their properties, so you can set yourself a unique challenge or share a fiendish floor with a friend. Share your creations via a simple text code!
Item Shop
When playing the new modes, you will earn Symbols that you can exchange for items in the Item Shop. The item offer will change daily and is the same for all players each day. This feature can help you unlock all of the weapon and relic types, a useful tool for achievement hunters!
Epilogue
Complete the new Extra modes to unlock a new chapter in the story!
Release history Sword of the Necromancer released in January 2021 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game was released on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
A physical copy and collectors edition of Sword of the Necromancer is available for pre-order for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on https://www.ultracollectors.com/ and selected retailers.
About JanduSoft S.L JanduSoft is a Catalonian video game developer and publisher located in Barcelona. Its developed titles include Indiecalypse, Caveman Warriors, and Runemals. Now it also operates as a publisher, with a focus on both ports as well as fresh, new titles for PC and consoles.
About Grimorio of Games Grimorio of Games is a small team based in Barcelona. After developing the hyper-active action platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja, Grimorio of Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, which raised over €200K.
About Tesura Games Tesura Games is a Spanish Indie video games Publisher and Distributor whose aim is to bring nice and cool independent games to market. Find us on: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Along with the change, Klabater reveals the new announcement trailer, key art, and screens
WARSAW – JUNE 24 –Moonshine Inc. gets a new title and significant changes in the gameplay and the story.
Moonshine Inc. (announced initially as Moonshiners: The Game) is an isometric economic simulator with RPG elements, in which you will develop your character, hire multiple companions, and build your moonshining empire from the ground up. A group of experts in the field of physical chemistry and economics is involved in the production. Thanks to their help Klabater development team has built a credible economic model for trading in illegal alcohol and accurately reproduced the chemical processes related to the fermentation and distillation. In addition, players will be captivated by an original story full of references to cult series and movies such as Breaking Bad or Ozark. For Moonshine Inc., the studio has also developed an innovative ‘Red Flag Police’ mechanic, which dynamically reacts to the player’s actions and, depending on the results of those, controls the behavior of the police and federal agents.
Initially, Klabater planned the game to be based on the Discovery’s Moonshiners TV show. Companies signed a license agreement in 2019, which allowed Klabater to work on the moonshining game and a more lifestyle production based on the Animal Planet TV format. This agreement was changed today – while Klabater is still developing the latter, the company recently returned the Moonshiners rights to Discovery and decided to change the name of the game.
“We came to the conclusion that a game project about the production and distribution of moonshine, in order to be commercially successful, must have an uncompromising approach to the subject, which often means a higher age threshold and the need to include content in the game aimed at mature players. Klabater’s vision for this game was always pretty bold and we really want to add some spiciness, both in the storyline and gameplay solutions. This could be a difficult process since Discovery is a huge TV company where some decisions need to be made by many people. But, we still agreed that it makes sense to work together on the Animal Planet game which is a much more accessible license.” – says Michał Gembicki, Joint-CEO at Klabater.
ABOUT MOONSHINE INC.
And so it happened… Your whole life you had only one dream: to get out of your poor birthplace and make a career in the big world. Unfortunately, one bad acquaintance was enough and now… you owe the mafia a ton of money. The only thing left for you to do is rely on your wits and pay back your debt by starting a moonshine underground operation back home. Maybe your knack for business will be enough to appease the cruel mafia boss and she’ll let you go? After all, your Grandpa always said that there is no better life than that of a moonshiner…
Take on the role of a young beginner moonshiner, learn the trade, become a master, and pay off your mafia debt. Who knows, maybe one day you will be the one dealing cards in this game? Create your moonshining empire, get allies, defeat or bribe the competition, and flood the Appalachians with hectolitres of the best moonshine there is. Who knows, maybe you can become another moonshining legend?
Moonshine Inc. key features:
A unique blend of isometric strategy and RPG
Create apparatus and recipes, both your own and those “borrowed” from legendary moonshiners who walked the Appalachian mountains before you.
Buy, expand and upgrade your illegal, hidden bases across a huge map.
Hire people and build an empire of independent moonshiners, the ‘last American heroes.’ Manage your employees and your delivery network to produce and sell thousands of liters of moonshine!
Manage the production and distribution of the moonshine – Craft and modify fermentation and distillation equipment! Use the real chemistry and concepts behind fermentation and distillation to create top-of-the-notch alcohols.
Unveil rich technology tree. Unlock new modifications for your equipment and create the most complex recipes.
A story full of twists and colorful characters which you start by making the biggest mistake of your life – and then it only gets worse.
The Red Flag Police system, specially developed for the game, intelligently controlling the behavior of the police and federal agents.
Don’t get arrested. Police and the feds are waiting for your slip-up.
Moonshine Inc. in numbers:
Over 40 different ingredients and recipes to discover and produce!
More than 30 different moonshining machines and apparatuses and their modifications with a complete crafting system.
A five-chapter long plot
5 geographically diverse gameplay areas: Rocky mountains, Woods, Wetlands – swamp, Town, and a grand finale in a City that never sleeps!
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 24 June 2021 – With a brand new trailer, Farming experience Real Farm – Gold Edition launched today for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Steam and Epic Games Store as a free update for existing owners. The Gold Edition includes countless fixes and improvements as well as all previously released DLC. Steam users also receive the game’s Original Soundtrack with this Gold Edition.
Take home the gold The new trailer dropped by SOEDESCO today focuses on the narrative of the game. Players start out with nothing in career mode and will have to work jobs for other farmers to work their way up to ultimately buy their own farm, equipment and vehicles for both work and leisure to ‘take home the gold’. For players who would rather jump right into farming and managing their farm there’s free mode, which starts players out with everything they need to get right into it.
Information Title: Real Farm – Gold Edition Platforms: PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Games Store Developer: Kokku, SOEDESCO Studios Genre: Simulation Release Date: 24 June 2021 Hashtag: #RealFarm
About Real Farm – Gold Edition Pull on your boots, fire up your tractor, and start your ‘Real Farm’. Go from farmhand to agricultural A-list in career mode, or cultivate the role of an established farmer in free mode. With two maps, you get to explore the American -and West European country side. Acquire land, manage staff, crops and animals, and drive powerful farm vehicles while you grow your reputation as you go.
The Gold Edition includes:
Both the Potato pack & Grünes Tal map DLCs
Optimized gameplay with improved graphics and frame rates
Various quality of life improvements, including a completely new AI and a UI/UX overhaul
Re-polished game mechanics and a smooth farming experience
About SOEDESCO® SOEDESCO is an independent video game developer, publisher and distributor. The company was founded in 2002 by Soedesh Chauthi and has its headquarters in Hoogvliet – Rotterdam, the Netherlands. They create interactive entertainment and publish games on multiple platforms. Their portfolio consists of titles such as Kaze and the Wild Masks, Monster Crown, Owlboy, Monstrum, Among the Sleep and Remothered: Tormented Fathers. They also have their own IPs including Truck Driver®, Adam’s Venture® and Real Farm.
More information about SOEDESCO® and their products can be found on the company’s website or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
AWARD-WINNING MASTERWORK INSPIRED BY STUDIO GHIBLI AND IMPRESSIONIST ART OUT NOWON PC; ARRIVES ON SWITCH JULY 7
Paris, France, June 23, 2021 — Developer Nerd Monkeys and Publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced that award-winning hand-drawn puzzle platformer Out of Line is now available on PC via Steam and other PC games stores. The title will be discounted 10 percent until July 8. Out of Line will launch July 7 on Switch, with pre-orders beginning today in Europe and on July 1 in the United States. The game’s PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will launch later this year.
Inspired by Studio Ghibli, modern philosophy and impressionist art, the game depicts protagonist San’s journey of self-discovery. As players assist the young man in recovering his memory and escaping an oppressive factory regime, they’ll uncover existential themes that relate to their own lives.
Admire Out of Line’s beautifully illustrated vistas with today’s launch trailer:
“Out of Line’s meticulously designed, hand-drawn aesthetic perfectly translates a creative vision we imagined several years ago,” says Francisco Santos, Lead Artist at Nerd Monkeys. “We’re proud to share this wonderfully refreshing, thought-provoking work of art.”
Out of Line is a very important milestone for Hatinh Interactive: we are delighted to bring to fans of puzzle and platformer games a truly unique experience ” adds Philippe Dao, CEO & Co-founder of Hatinh Interactive.
Players will use San’s spear to climb walls, activate switches, operate platforms, halt machinery and more across a variety of landscapes. As they navigate past puzzles and mechanical hazards in order to gather the young man’s memories, they’ll unravel the mysteries of his world and discover the power of hope in the face of tyranny.
Key Features
• Enjoy dozens of visually impressive puzzles • Learn to master the mechanics of the spear • Interact with beautiful hand-drawn environments • Learn from extraordinary characters • Discover what San’s story means to you
Out of Line is now available on PC via Steam and other PC game stores such as Epic Games Store, GOG.com, Gamesplanet.com and Humble Store. The title will be discounted 10 percent until July 8. Out of Line launches July 7 on Switch, followed by Windows Store, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions later this year. Pre-orders for the Switch version of the game begin today in Europe and on July 1 in the United States.
About Nerd Monkeys For the past eight years, Nerd Monkeys has been driven by a sheer passion for compelling video games, be it because of their captivating storytelling, the unique visuals or the fun gameplay mechanics and the experiences they can provide to people. We’re a bunch of crazy creatives, and we chose to apply our know-how into making cool games. Out of Line was brought to life by those core motivations. It is an incredible and emotional voiceless narrative with a unique art style.
About Hatinh Interactive Hatinh Interactive is a data-first publishing label dedicated to indie games studios. The company publishes premium PC, console and mobile games worldwide. Please visit https://hatinhinteractive.com/ for more information.
At long last, the day has finally arrived. After all the testing, after all the designing, and after all the implementation – Season 7 for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, is here.
The latest MCC season, Elite, covers a lot of ground. With a fresh set of Elite customization options to choose from, two new maps for matchmaking with Edge and Waterfall, the return of the Halo 4 Champions Bundle, Firefight being added to the social matchmaking menu and, of course, the Custom Game Browser (CGB) for Halo: Reach, along with quite a few more additions – there’s plenty for every Halo fan to sink their teeth into. So, buckle up, make sure MCC is all updated, and prepare to spend any leftover Season Points you might still have around.
Welcome, to Season 7:
MCC SEASON 7: ELITE
MCC Season 7 is the culmination of a great deal of hard work, feedback, and – did I mention hard work? The Pub Team has been bringing together Elite armour customization and maps to MCC from Halo Online, bringing new vehicle skins to Halo: CE, and of course – bringing the Champions Bundle for Halo 4 back to its rightful home.
For those looking to dive in as soon as possible, let Postums give you the full rundown in the latest edition of Seasonal Sitrep.
ELITE CUSTOMIZATION SENSATIONS
With the arrival of MCC Season 7, the Sangheili-centric among you are about to get a heaping helping of new customization options for Halo 3. A litany of armours are returning from their time in Halo Online and arriving here in MCC, providing a fresh coat of paint for those that wish to do battle against the heretics.
And of course, be sure to update your Energy Sword as well – with seven colours to choose from, you’ll have a solid set of tingly new customization sensations.
HALO 4 CHAMPIONS BUNDLE, AND NEW ARMOR EFFECTS
Returning from their initial debut in Halo 4 in August of 2013, the Champions Bundle is making its triumphant return to the forefront and is officially in MCC. With its arrival, you’ll have brand-new armour sets to unlock, and brand-new ways to intimidate your foes.
And, if you’re the kind that likes to make your presence known on the map, Halo: Reach’s armour effects are arriving in Halo 4! So, whether you’re interested in lighting your skull up in flames, or you just want to be a roaming storm, you’ll have everything you need to dial up your look even that much more.
NEW MAPS FOR MATCHMAKING
If you’re a Halo Insider, this won’t come as a surprise. (Hint!) But, two new maps from Halo Online are now officially in the wild world of social matchmaking – Waterfall, which arrived back with MCC Season 6 and its compatriot from the annals of Halo Online, Edge are now both officially in the day-to-day rotation. So, dive into the social playlist of your choice, and check it out once you get a chance!
NEW WAYS TO GET TOGETHER
If you’ve been looking for an easier way to gather up a social crew for Firefight, we’ve got you covered. Firefight for both Reach and ODST is now an option in social matchmaking – so, you can find your favourite free-flowing foe-flaying game mode front-and-centre.
And of course, the Custom Game Browser (CGB) is entering Phase One and will be in MCC for Halo: Reach! Dive in and tweak every setting to your little heart’s desire, because we can’t wait to see you build all-out frays of your own design. (And if you come up with something cool, be sure to let us know on Twitter!)
WEAPON EXPRESSION
As far as customization options go – we’re not letting the Elites have all the fun. If you’re looking for a fresh coat of paint to apply to your favourite loadouts in Halo 4, some weapon skins of yester-decade are making their return! Check them all out in the Season Pass, and make sure your weapons are all fitting your aesthetic requirements.
And as long as we’re on the topic, there are new vehicle skins coming to Halo: Combat Evolved! Be sure to dive into the Season Pass and give them a look, because there’s a lot to dig through. But, rest assured that your presence on the battlefield will be unmistakable.
TIMED CONTENT DURING SEASON 7
As is true with each Season in MCC, we’re going to have some timed content available only during Season 7. As usual, you can look forward to some Nameplates focused on events, but of course, there’s going to be an Energy Sword, Tech Suit, and Battle Rifle Skin to go after as well for those that want to push themselves that much further.
SPARTAN MK. VII: KEYSTONE
With today’s release of Season 7, you can find the Halo Infinite-inspired Mk. VII Keystone helmet up for grabs in the Exchange! Once you unlock it for free, it’ll permanently become an option for you to utilize in Halo 4.
TIMED SEASONAL CHALLENGES
As is always the case, we’ve got some Season 7-exclusive goodies for those of you that want to step up, and show your prowess over the coming weeks. This time around, you can choose from:
Elite Swordplay : Complete ‘Nice Slice’ and ‘Keep Killer’ Challenges:
Nice Slice: Earn 343 points with an Energy Sword where campaign kills on Heroic or harder are worth 1 and Spartan Kills in Multiplayer are worth 10.
Keep Killer: Kill 500 High Ranking Elites in Campaign or Spartan Ops missions on Normal or harder.
Reward (Pictured above on the Halo 3 Elite): Evocoti’s Edge Energy Sword Skin (Halo 3)
Nightcrawler: Complete ‘Bedtime Stories’ and ‘Caesar Dressing’ Challenges:
Bedtime Stories: Complete 7 Night Missions in campaign on Heroic or Harder
Caesar Dressing: Get 343 assassination kills. In campaign you must be on Heroic or harder.
Reward: Tinted Smoke Tech Suit (Halo 3)
Pixel Perfect: Complete ‘Brain Burst’ and ‘Quattro King’ Challenges:
Brain Burst: Earn 500 Headshots in matchmade games.
Quattro King: Win 15 rank matchmade games in Halo 4
Reward (Pictured on the Halo 4 Spartan above): Pixel Battle Rifle Skin (Halo 4)
MCC-WIDE UPDATES
Of course, we couldn’t let the Seasonal Challenges have all the fun. We’ve got brand new static and animated Nameplates for you to choose from this time around, which will give you some handy new ways to intimidate (or, more operatively, distract) your pre- and post-game lobbies.
Here’s just a few:
MODDING IN MCC
With this Season, we’ve released a couple of tools that players will be able to use for modding in Halo: Combat Evolved. These mod tools are available to all PC players, even if you don’t own MCC or Combat Evolved, by default through your Steam Tools library. In your Steam library, simply select “Tools” (or, use this handy hyperlink) from the dropdown menu and you’ll see the mod tools in your collection by default. If you own MCC through Game Pass or Windows Store, you will be able to access the tools through the creation of a Steam account and utilizing the Steam desktop client, just as an MCC owner on Steam would do.
If you are a long-time modder of Halo, some of the programs will look familiar in Guerilla, Sapien, and Tool. But there is an additional tool called Standalone, that will allow for some iterative testing of mods.
For full details on this, make sure to check your library for the latest tools to mod in MCC!
FIGHTING HERETICS, TOGETHER
To celebrate the arrival of MCC Season 7, be sure to join us for a Community Playdate over on Twitch.tv/Halo and YouTube.com/Halo!
We’re going to be going live at 2PM Pacific on Thursday, June 24th – so, make sure your calendar is clear. As per usual, if you match in with us, you’ll land the Ice Unicorn Rewards.
THANK YOU
To our passionate community, thank you. We simply wouldn’t be here without you, and we couldn’t think of more capable soldiers to join us on this Great Journey. To the Halo Insiders, we couldn’t be more thankful for your support, dedication, and feedback.
But for now, it’s time for you to dive in with all the latest and greatest! Enjoy, and as always, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for all of the latest updates.
FIRST SIEGE SURVIVAL: GLORIA VICTIS DLC – THE LOST CARAVAN – AVAILABLE NOW
Desert Effects, Extra Gameplay And New Characters Available From Seventh Day In Game
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 24 JUNE 2021:Koch Media and Black Eye Games are pleased to announce that the first DLC for Siege Survival: Gloria Victis – The Lost Caravan – is now available for free on Steam, Epic and GOG.
The new scenario tells the story of a caravan crew who have been ambushed and are now trapped inside a caravanserai in the harsh southern desert. Players will face new challenges, meet new characters and it will be a test for your time and resource management skills in a new economy that has been customised for the new environment.
The new setting adds extra dimensions to the game. The sun itself is now a threat, so scavenging is now conducted during the day when enemies are less active due to the heat, but you need to avoid remaining outside too long or you will get sick from the heat yourself. Sandstorms also roll over every few days, which will have a significant effect on gameplay; the choking dust will increase your chances of getting sick and will also reduce visibility; but this will mean it’s harder for enemies to spot you too. Is the risk worth the reward? That’s something only the player can decide.
A new system for morning events has also been added into the new scenario and will also be implemented shortly into the base game.
Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is a medieval survival management strategy game tells the story of how a humble band of civilians, trapped by a besieging army in the small keep of the city, attempts to keep the last defending troops equipped – and the survivors alive – as they wait for a desperately needed relief force to end their suffering.
Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is published on Koch Media’s Ravenscourt label: www.ravenscourt.games
About Black Eye Games
Founded in 2012, Black Eye Games are a team of developers based in Lublin in Poland, releasing their first title – the MMORPG Gloria Victis – in June 2016. Originally created remotely and “after hours” by an independent team of 7 developers with no initial budget, the game sold hundreds of thousands of copies since launch and has continued to expand its community and player base year after year.
About Ravenscourt
Established in 2014 – and operating from its Munich headquarters in Germany – Ravenscourt’s mission is delivering amazing games to a broad audience from both established studios and industry newcomers. With a diverse portfolio, managing the titles of multiple international studios, Ravenscourt games span everything from adventure and management sims through to city builders and indie gems. The label even boasts a good old sing-along karaoke franchise. Our players delight in engrossing narrative driven adventures, relish the challenge of building new worlds and love solving puzzles. We have more delights in store for them…
The publishing label Ravenscourt stands for worthy interactive entertainment for a broad range of players. It belongs to 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.
June has been quite a month for Xbox Game Pass, but we’re not done yet! At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase last week, we revealed a ton of new games coming day one, and in case you missed we’ve got a new Play Day One page to keep track of them all! Let’s get to even more games that are coming soon!
Coming Soon
Worms Rumble (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available Today
Worms Rumble is Worms like you’ve never played it before, with intense, real-time, arena-based 32 player cross-platform combat. Get ready for multiple game modes where you’re only ever a Holy Hand Grenade away from death!
Iron Harvest (PC) – June 24 Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. The game lets you control giant dieselpunk mechs, combining epic single-player and co-op campaigns as well as skirmishes with intense action on the battlefield for multiplayer fans.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (Console and PC) EA Play – June 24
Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, coming June 24 with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate via EA Play. It’s time to reignite the pursuit.
Prodeus (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – June 24 Get ready to paint the walls red. Featuring a hand-crafted campaign from industry FPS veterans, over-the-top gory visuals, and a built-in community map browser for instantaneous action with nearly limitless levels to play. Prodeus is the retro shooter you’ve been waiting for.
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1 Small heroes, big adventure! Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif in their epic journey to find the Everlasting Sapling! Explore and combine your team’s abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Gang Beasts (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments set in the mean streets of Beef City. Customize your character and fight enemies in the melee game mode or fight with friends against the gangs of Beef City in the gang game mode.
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (Console, and PC) – July 1 Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, combining empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic epos paired with a challenging game experience.
Limbo (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1 Limbo is an award-winning indie adventure, critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever.
In Case You Missed It
Medieval Dynasty (PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
In Medieval Dynasty, you take on the role of a young man who has fled from war and wants to take his fate into his own hands. From being alone, inexperienced, and poor you will develop into a master of many skills, a leader of your community and the founder of a prosperous dynasty which is meant to last and thrive for generations to come.
DLC / Game Updates
Black Desert x Bugatti Event – Until July 7 Enjoy the collaboration of the Black Desert and Bugatti through the special quests and branded accessories. Get precious rewards to increase the speed of the mount by completing quests. Also check out the items with the Bugatti brand in the shop as well. Bugatti Chiron Outfit Set, Bugatti Chiron Horse Gear Set, Bugatti Earrings for men, and Dancing Elephant Earrings for women are available. Learn more here!
Dead by Daylight: The Resident Evil Chapter – Available now Xbox Game Pass members save 10% on The Resident Evil Chapter, available now with Dead by Daylight. It includes a Killer, The Nemesis; two Survivors, Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine; and a new map of the iconic Raccoon City police station. Learn more here!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 Starts Today Season 7 is kicking off today as the latest free update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Enjoy new Halo 3 Elite armour sets, two new Halo 3 maps, and even more cosmetics to obtain in Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved. Plus, in celebration of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer reveal, unlock the Halo Infinite inspired Keystone Helmet for use in Halo 4!
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update V: Nordics – Available now The virtual world in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is getting its latest major update, one with a focus on Europe’s Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Renowned for its natural splendor and architectural wonder, this region has been rendered in its most realistic fidelity yet in World Update V: Nordics.
Minecraft: Sonic the Hedgehog DLC – Available now Xbox Game Pass members save 10%! Sonic the Hedgehog races into Minecraft at supersonic speeds! Sprint, roll, and spring off enemies through iconic zones, with epic gameplay. You can also explore a limited time in-server event with The Hive and get a free Sonic 30th Anniversary garment skin! Stay tuned for more news from the @Minecraft Twitter feed.
NBA 2K21 Season 8: Trial of Champions – Available now As the battle for supremacy heats up in the NBA Playoffs, MyTEAM is taking the Trial of Champions to the virtual hardwood. In Season 8, six NBA stars will enter in the Game of Rings and compete in Limited to see who will reign supreme. Defeat new challenges and agendas on your way to Level 40 or recreate a pivotal moment in Kevin Durant’s career in the Season 8 Signature Challenge.
For Honor: Year 5 Season 2 Mirage – Available now through July 1 Xbox Game Pass members save 10% on the Year 5 Season 2 Battle Pass! A sudden drought has befallen Heathmoor. Both Horkos and Chimera struggle to survive. Gear up for the heat with the Year 5 Season 2 Battle Pass. Get 100 tiers of rewards for all heroes to unlock new weapons, mood effects, and a Paired Emote. Get the Battle Bundle to instantly unlock 25 tiers of progression. Available during Y5S2 only.
Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life – Available now It’s time to set sail in search of Captain Jack Sparrow to save the Sea of Thieves from threats sailing in from beyond the horizon in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life, a free update available now as part of Season Three!
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Series X|S Update – Available now via EA Play The next-gen release provides the best possible way to experience Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on consoles, bringing technical improvements including, higher resolution textures & assets, 4K/HDR resolution, improved 60fps performance, and significantly faster loading times.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Series X|S Update – Available now Experience The Elder Scrolls Online now optimized for Xbox Series X|S, available as a free upgrade! Enjoy visual and technical improvements like new performance mode with 60 FPS or fidelity mode with 4k resolution, increased draw distance, shorter loading screens, and more. Explore Tamriel like never before!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
We are keeping the train of brand-new Perks rolling! Check out some of the latest free content and offers we have available for our Ultimate members below, and don’t forget to claim your Perks on your Xbox console, Xbox App on Windows PC, and the Xbox Game Pass mobile app for iOS and Android.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game – July 1 Play as LeBron, Bugs, and Lola as they face the Goon Squad in a wacky basketball beat-em-up! Claim between July 1 and July 15 to get exclusive early access and play the full game through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis – June Member Monthly Bonus – Available now Jump into the all new PSO2 New Genesis with some items to give you a hand! N-Half Scape Dolls (x5) to help revive you during intense battles, and Photon Chunks (x50) to strengthen weapons and units.
Disney+– Enjoy Endless series, movies, and Originals – Available now Get your 30-day trial to Disney+ and start streaming today. Valid for new Disney+ subscribers only. 18+ only. Terms Apply.
Xbox Game Pass Quests
Summer is in full swing! Sports and Pride-themed Quests give you lots of gaming opportunities to earn points you can redeem for Rewards like more Xbox Game Pass (make sure to redeem all quests by July 5!). The daily Game Pass mobile log in Quest continues to reward you 20 points each day that you log in from now until July 5.
Leaving June 30
There’s some time left to get back into these games before they leave on June 30! If you aren’t ready to say farewell, you can use your member discount to save up to 20% and keep them in your library.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (Console, and PC)
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (Console, and PC)
Mistover (PC)
Monster Hunter World (Console)
Out of the Park Baseball 21 (PC)
Outer Wilds (Console)
Soulcalibur VI (Console)
The Messenger (Console, and PC)
It’s been an eventful month so far – more than 20 games announced coming day one with Game Pass!. If you aren’t a member yet, remember you have until June 30 to get your first 3 months of Ultimate for $1. Plus, be sure to follow us on @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC for updates as these games are available. See you in July!
by Sarah Bond, CVP, Game Creator Experience & Ecosystem
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is releasing next month, and I’m really excited to share what Xbox and Warner Bros. Pictures have in store to celebrate the movie, as well as the video game inspired by the film. We are so exhilarated by the film that we are introducing three exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers and we’re planning a special update to Microsoft’s Coding Workshops. But before we get into that, let me give you an inside look at the film- and fan-inspiredSpace Jam: A New Legacy – The Game.
It’s Tunes Vs. Goons in Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game
This past December, Xbox, LeBron James, and Bugs Bunny – the ultimate dream team– invited real-life game fans to submit their ideas for a Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired video game. We are excited to showcase the same game logo, exclusive in-game character art, and gameplay as is shown in the new trailer.
We were flooded with entries from around the world, and many of them were really great. It was a tough decision. To create the final game, we blended the ideas of two gamers: our youth-competition winner, Narayan from India, and our adult-competition winner, Ricky from the United States. Xbox and Warner Bros. were energized by Ricky’s idea of a classic “beat ’em up” blended with game mechanics that Narayan had suggested. The game is inspired by the upcoming live action/animated feature film with deep reverence for the lively characters in Space Jam: A New Legacy and appreciation of the Tune Squad’s pop culture influence, all while reminiscent of classic arcade games of the 1990s.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game features the beloved Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny and the newest member of the Tune Squad, LeBron James, as they face the Goon Squad in a wacky basketball beat ‘em up. A rogue artificial intelligence named Al G. Rhythm has trapped our heroes inside the Warner Bros. server, with little chance of escape. The Tune Squad must fight their way through a virtual army of Al G.’s creation while also searching for four pieces of “Legacy Code” that will allow them access to the nefarious villain’s secret location. Al G. has sent two members of the Goon Squad – The Brow and White Mamba – to stop the Tune Squad in their tracks. Fortunately, our heroes have access to a variety of moves, including a special basketball, and some rather unique Space Jam cards, to help them out. But will their teamwork be enough to stop Al G. Rhythm’s evil plans?
The game is launching globally on July 1 exclusively into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for a limited time. And if you’re not yet familiar with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, it is a free benefit program that makes in-game add-ons, consumables, partner offers and more available to Ultimate members. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can redeem the game by visiting the Perks gallery on Xbox consoles within the Xbox Game Pass tab, in the Xbox App for Windows 10 PC, or within the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android devices. On July 15, the game will be available free-to-play for all fans through the Microsoft Store on Xbox.
The talented group at Digital Eclipse, a game developer known for its dedication to preserving the heritage of gaming, helped bring the game to life. The team is composed of game industry veterans who grew up when arcades were flourishing, and they have recaptured the magic and spirit of games that were popular during that time. Digital Eclipse’s passion for arcade-style video games comes to life through the art, design and feel of the game.
Game On! Xbox Wireless Controllers Inspired by “Space Jam: A New Legacy”
In celebration of the film and upcoming game, I’m also excited to announce three exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers inspired by “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The new controllers are so fun. Each one has its own unique design, including:
Tune Squad: Become a member of the Squad and channel your inner Tune with this awesome controller, featuring one of Bug Bunny’s favourite colours – Carrot Orange.
Goon Squad: If you’re feeling like a super cyber-baller, pick up the Goon Squad controller, but prepare to face the Tunes on the court.
Serververse: Step into the Warner 3000 entertainment “Serververse” with this new out-of-this-world controller.
All three controllers feature a hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case to help provide greater control and precision through every gaming session — and to help you make that 3-pointer. Seamlessly capture screenshots and clips and share all the arcade-style fun via the dedicated Share button. The controllers also include the fan-favourite custom button mapping via the Xbox Accessories app. Connect, play, and switch between devices including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices (disclaimer).
Tune Squad will be available at Microsoft Store and third-party retailers in North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. To get a sneak peak of these exclusive controllers before they are available for purchase, check out our live unboxing featuring Principal Designer Elliott Hsu at Twitch.tv/Xbox from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT today, June 23. For even more fun, check out our livestream of Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT.
Join In on the Fun with Microsoft Coding Workshops
One of the reasons why I am so passionate about this partnership with Warner Bros. is that we got a front row seat to the incredible creativity of hobbyist game creators around the world. It is always so inspiring to think about the power of game development as a tool for unlocking creative, academic or even career opportunities for people. So last December, we launched the Microsoft Store Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired coding workshop with the help of Space Jam: A New Legacy characters, gaming industry pros and athletes—including tennis phenom Coco Gauff and basketball player Brandan Wright. Fast forward to today and I’m so proud to share that, in addition to the new arcade-style game, thousands of students have completed the workshop. This was an opportunity for people to learn game design and block-based coding, and it was so popular that students ages eight and older who missed the workshop will have another chance to attend when the class will be featured this summer in the Microsoft Store virtual summer camp series, Summer Passport to Digital Fun. And for more experienced coders, older teens and adults, we are adding three new on-demand modules to Microsoft Learn.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game, the exclusive controllers and Microsoft’s latest Coding Workshops offers fans and gamers of all ages a way to get game-ready before the release of the film. Stay tuned for more Space Jam: A New Legacy partnership updates from Xbox and Warner Bros. in the coming weeks and welcome to the Jam!
About “Space Jam: A New Legacy”
Welcome to the Jam! “Space Jam: A New Legacy” stars LeBron James and is from director Malcolm D. Lee and the innovative filmmaking team that includes Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.
James stars alongside Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, newcomer Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, Eric Bauza and Zendaya. Lee directs from a screenplay by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Jesse Gordon and Celeste Ballard, story by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Terence Nance. Based on “Space Jam,” written by Leo Benvenuti & Steve Rudnick and Timothy Harris & Herschel Weingrod. The film’s producers are Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Duncan Henderson, and the executive producers are Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance and Ivan Reitman.
For information on Space Jam: A New Legacy, visit www.spacejam.com.
