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Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire launches this week!

In case you missed our recent Summer Showcase, we will launch the anime style card game Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 on June 17th for US$5.99/€5.99.This will be the fourth release in our collaboration with Japanese developer ZOO Corporation.

Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire Trailer (PS4/PS5, Switch)

About Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire

The classic card game of solitaire, one that countless players know and have used to tease their brains and pass the time, gets an alluring twist as 10 Pretty Girls accompany and challenge you. Succeed in clearing rounds and you’ll be rewarded with new outfits for your lovely companions. Once they’re unlocked, you can also view them in the Dressing Room mode.

Using “Klondike” solitaire rules, this is a game of strategy and careful observation. Move cards between columns on the play field, alternating colors and ordering by number. Once they’re arranged, cards can be stacked by suite, gradually clearing the field to win the game! This is a timeless classic that’s never quite the same twice, giving you plenty of reason to come back for more quality time with the Pretty Girls!

Modiphius’ Newest TTRPG Setting Book, Conan the Adventurer, Welcomes Players to the Southern Kingdoms

Today, Modiphius Entertainment, the company behind popular tabletop RPGs such as the Achtung! Cthulhu, Fallout: The Role-Playing Game, and Star Trek Adventures, released a new setting sourcebook for their Conan roleplaying game, based on the Robert E. Howard Conan universe. The new book, Conan the Adventurer, serves as an extensive guidebook for players and game masters alike who are interested in exploring the lands south of the Styx River, including serpent-haunted Stygia, Kush, Darfar, Keshan, Punt, Zembabwei, and that vast region known to the folk of the Dreaming West as “the Black Kingdoms’. The 112-page tome is lushly illustrated and features new character archetypes, important NPCs players will encounter, dangerous beasts to battle, and of course, sinister magic! Available now on the Modiphius store for $36 USD and in all good retailers, Conan the Adventurer is an indispensable resource for those ready to explore the mysterious Southern Kingdoms.

Features of Conan the Adventurer:

  • New archetypes like the Adventurer, Griot, Tomb Guardian, and Witch-finder, including talents, war stories, educations, equipment, and other background elements to bring them to life
  • Important characters high and low: King Ctesphon of Stygia, Ageera the Witch-finder, Tananda of Shumballa, the sorcerer Tuthmes, Thalis of Xuthal, Amalric, King Sakumbe of Tombalku, King Zehbeh of the Aphaki, Gorulga of Kheshan, the roguish Stygian adventurer Thutmekri, and others
  • Stunning art and maps produced by a variety of new and renowned Conan artists.
  • A guide to the countries of Stygia, Kush, Darfar, Keshan, Punt, Tombalku, Zembabwei, and the other Black Kingdoms, describing their histories,cultures, and cities lost to human ken
  • Conan described during his period as a war-chief in the Black Kingdoms
  • Terrifying beasts and monsters: giant scorpions; the pig devil; the Crawler in the Dark; the immortal vampire queen Akivasha; and the dreaded Ollam-onga and its devil riders
  • Myths and magic, such as the infamous cabal of sorcerers called the Black Ring, timeless Ghazal, the lost women of the flowery vale, the cults of Ajujo and Jhil, and more
  • Developed with leading Conan scholars, this is the place for Hyborian Age adventure, just as Howard created it!

Keep current with everything Modiphius Entertainment by following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the official website: https://www.modiphius.net
 
About Modiphius Entertainment
Modiphius is a British entertainment publisher working with global creative talent to develop unique creative properties. ​We publish roleplaying games, board games, miniatures, novels, cool accessories, and more. Our aim is to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage.

As well as our own IP: Achtung! Cthulhu, Modiphius has also published other major licensed properties from Star Trek Adventures the roleplaying game, Fallout Wasteland Warfare wargame, and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms miniatures games, the Kung Fu Panda co-operative board game, and the forthcoming Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game.

Playable Demo Released for Sci-Fi Puzzle Platformer Seed of Life During the Steam Next Festival

New gameplay trailer showcasing visually stunning game world released

Rome, Italy, 15th June, 2021 — Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Madlight Studio have today released details of a new playable demo for their upcoming futuristic, third-person, sci-fi puzzle platformer, Seed of Life. Set in Lumia, a beautiful dystopian semi-open world roamed by strange alien creatures, players will take on the role of Cora as she attempts to find a mysterious device called The Seed and restore life to the dying planet. Seed of Life will arrive on PC via Steam this summer. 

The trailer release paves the way for more exciting news as Seed of Life will also be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Festival. Starting on 16th June, players will be able to get some hands-on time with Seed of Life as there will be an exclusive playable demo available to download from the Steam page. Fans will also be able to deep dive into Cora’s adventure as developers Madlight Studio will be hosting an exclusive livestream on the Seed of Life Steam page where they will be showcasing brand new gameplay and never seen before locations of the ravaged planet of Lumia.  

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You are Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying world ravaged by alien invaders that are stealing the planet’s lifeforce. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate The Seed, an alien device capable of generating the essence of life and save your planet from annihilation. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

As you look to the light and navigate your way through a labyrinth-like planet, you’ll come across strange capsules and learn special abilities that allow you to defy the laws of nature and conquer the dangers of a dying world on the brink of destruction. With the help of a cute alien assistant named Nar, you will be able to solve challenging puzzles and topple increasingly menacing invader foes in order to save your world.

Seed of Life Features

  • Triple-A Quality Graphics – Explore a breathtaking sci-fi universe set in a dystopian future. Seed of Life features beautiful graphics and a unique art style where bright colors meet complete darkness.
  • An Emotional Journey – Seed of Life is a story-driven game with a dramatic, engaging story full of mysteries to be revealed that will keep you curious and excited to discover more.
  • Gameplay Focused – This adventure is packed with RPG elements, puzzles and dangerous creatures. Find Talisman capsules to learn new abilities, collect Lumium to upgrade and strategically use your items to defy gravity and overcome different challenges.
  • Stealth Combat – Escape from Namurian Shadows roaming the land in search for the remaining Lumium
  • A World to Discover – Explore a beautiful and vast labyrinth-like semi-open world where secrets are hidden in every corner and environmental challenges will test your skills. Navigate dangerous paths, clear objectives and find interest points. There’s always something new to uncover!

Seed of Life will be releasing on PC via Steam this summer and fans can wishlist the game on Steam now. For more information on Leonardo Interactive, please visit the official website at https://leonardointeractive.com/

About Leonardo Interactive

Leonardo Interactive is an award-winning video games publisher based in Rome, Italy and it has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, the company has made notable launches to date including the award-winning Dry Drowning and the point and click adventure Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town and will launch Seed of Life, Hell Architect and the survival horror prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle through 2021 and beyond. Leonardo Interactive is also the owner of VLG publishing.

About Madlight Studio

MadLight studio specializes in video games for PC and Consoles aimed at providing players with unique experiences via compelling stories, engaging adventures, and vivid graphics. It will do this through a series of games called Seed of Life.”

Youtubers Own the World: Brand New ‘Youtubers Life 2’ Trailer Blows the Game Open as Play Ventures Out Beyond the Bedroom

Explore ‘NewTube City’ and Customise Play to Your Heart’s Content

Barcelona, Spain – Tuesday 15th June, 2021: When Youtubers hit the top of their game, the world is at their feet, so it’s only right that the ultimate content creator simulator – Youtubers Life 2 – opens up their bedroom doors and lets them step out into the open while they rise up the ranks.

Today, Raiser Games and UPLAY Online are excited to reveal what’s beyond the bedrooms in Youtubers Life 2, with a brand new trailer shining a light on the cityscape that will serve as the players’ playground. 

The new trailer – which is brilliantly brought to life by music from Above & Beyond – gives a look at the shops, the games, and the activities that populate ‘NewTube City’ and that players will be able to dip into when Youtubers Life 2 launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Watch the Brand New Trailer Here:

But NewTube City isn’t just a playground. Its streets will also serve as the player’s connection to the hot new trends they need to be making content about. 

Throughout the game, players will be able to hunt out the new trends other content creators are unaware of, making the most of their appeal with fresh videos. NewTube City is the key to your Youtuber taking on the world. Players will even have a cute and customisable drone who follows them around on their adventures, recording videos for your content as you go.

On top of this, NewTube City is a content creator’s paradise: From sharpening up your haircut at the hairdressers to heading down to the beach to play volleyball, making sure your character’s life is as rich and full as their content, is the key to happiness in Youtubers Life 2. Players can even bust some moves on the dancefloor at the local nightclub, all while sporting a brand new outfit that shows off your sense of style and personality.

“This isn’t just a standard pre-release trailer – this is a showcase of how Youtubers Life 2 takes the promise of its predecessor and truly runs with it,” says Sergio de Benito, Marketing Director at Raiser Games. “The world of the Youtuber has changed massively since the original Youtubers Life came out and we want to take our content creators out of the bedroom and let them take to the streets and live out full lives in front of us. We hope this new trailer gives just a little glimpse of what we’ve got in store; A more customisable, more sociable, and most importantly an all the more alive experience than the first game.”

In Youtubers Life 2 you will be able to: –

  • Create content on different apps: NewTube, Glitch, and InstaLife.
  • Explore NewTube City throughout three different neighborhoods: The Hall, Downtown, and the Port. Each one has unique stores, leisure centers, activities, and other Youtubers (NPCs) with whom we can build a social relationship. 
  • Follow different trends triggered at different times, take pictures to Instalife, or record VOD and streamings on the way. The city is alive and will be a key to your development as a Youtuber.
  • Record your progress on your Drone – your closest, customisable friend who will follow you on your adventures.
  • New customisation options for your character and for your home. For the first time in the franchise, we will be able to customize our home and setup with our preferred style.

Youtubers Life 2 is a game that entirely reflects the community feedback we had from the first game,” adds Quim Garrigós – Project Director & Co-Founder at UPLAY Online. “Fans wanted us to have more social content in the game, a deeper relationship with other Youtubers, more customization options, and the discovery of the emerging trends real life content creators are currently dealing with. It’s resulted in a game we think will give players the opportunity to tread the path of becoming a successful Youtuber.”

Raiser Gamers and UPLAY Online will have more to announce regarding Youtubers Life 2’s forthcoming launches in the months ahead.

About Raiser Games

Raiser Games is Webedia’s boutique game publisher. With over 200 games behind our backs, our talented team of professionals helps independent developers to bring their best ideas to life by producing, marketing, publishing, and distributing their projects on multiple platforms and on a worldwide scale. Our flagship title, Youtubers Life , is a trendsetter, million-player franchise with a unique spin on the life simulation genre. Our diverse portfolio includes the Lovecraftian cult-hit Song of Horror , the quirky arena shooter Goat of Duty , and the MOBA manager spin-off Esports Life Tycoon, among others. We strive every day to fill the world with fun and games for everyone. A Raiser Game is both an entertaining experience, and a friendly community where players feel at home.

About UPLAY Online UPLAY Online is an independent video game studio based in the city of Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2009 and staffed by video games and sports lovers, UPLAY Online focuses on creative projects that combine classic playability values (management, runner, puzzle…) with contemporary topics like influencers and esports. They are creators of the superhit Youtubers Life (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Steam, iOs, and Android), the first and best YouTuber simulator available on any electro, reaching the top 100 best sellers on Steam in 2016. The studio has also developed franchises such as Esports Life, Striker Manager, Striker Soccer, Swipe Basketball, and Train Crisis, among other titles, which have been enjoyed by more than 50M users worldwide on multiple platforms (PC, iOS, and Android).

BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites to Make a Blood-Drenched Return on PC and Consoles

Ziggurat Interactive Brings Back the Deadly Dhampir Later this Summer in a Remaster of WayForward’s Action Platformer — Featuring All-New Voice Acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker

DENVER, COLORADO (June 14th, 2021) — Today, publisher of retro-and-modern games, Ziggurat Interactive, announced a summer 2021 release for their remastered, high definition edition of BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch. In development by WayForward, the game’s original creators, this updated version of the hit 2D hack ‘n’ slash platformer will feature all-new voice acting performed by the original BloodRayne cast — Laura Bailey (Rayne) and Troy Baker (Kagan). This digital release is coming to Windows PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox as well as an exclusive, multiplatform physical release through Limited Run Games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JyzjRQZ3Us

“It has been a phenomenal experience working with WayForward to revisit and revamp BloodRayne Betrayal for a new generation of Rayne fans,” said Michael Devine, SVP of Business Development. “We were very fortunate to work with Laura Bailey and Troy Baker to lend their voices to their iconic characters.”
 
Released in 2011, the original BloodRayne Betrayal was met with passionate reviews for its gorgeous graphics and punishing difficulty. This iteration in the series changed things up by switching from a 3D format to a fast-paced, 2D side-scroller. As Rayne, players will battle through 15 levels as they wend their way through a hidden castle where a sinister gathering is taking place. It’s Rayne’s last job — will she “clean house” or find herself six feet under?
 
BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites Features: 

  • All-New Voice Acting: Originally released without any spoken dialog, the new BloodRayne Betrayal will feature AAA-quality voice acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker reprising their roles as Rayne and Kagan. Patrick Seitz and Todd Haberkorn are also featured as voice actors in the game, bringing more of its characters to life.
     
  • Enhanced Edition: Cleaned-up visuals, squashed bugs, and support for HD displays (up to 4K) are just a few new details added to the game that help Rayne strut her stuff on modern PCs and consoles
     
  • Advanced Controller Support: Improved support for haptic features on modern console controllers
     
  • Modern Console Release: Rayne returns to console including a first-ever release on Nintendo Switch
     
  • Physical Edition: Collectors rejoice! Fresh Bites will receive an exclusive physical edition release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch through Limited Run Games

Ziggurat Interactive has over 40 retro classic games in development, with new games releasing every month. Keep up to date on the latest news from Ziggurat on Facebook, Twitter, and the company’s official website.
 
About Ziggurat Interactive
 
Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to players of all types while bringing classic licenses and new IPs to market through a variety of distribution channels across multiple platforms.
 
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. 
 

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Dark Fantasy Roguelite Arboria Release Is Revealed

Soon you’ll be able to save your tribe from certain death

Kraków, Poland – June 15, 2021 – All in! Games is excited to reveal that Arboria, a rogue-lite, third-person action RPG developed by Dreamplant Studio, will be leaving Steam Early Access in August 2021. What’s more, the game is 15% off while still in Early Access from June 4th (5 pm CET) to June 18th (5 pm CET). The free demo is available now on Steam. – https://store.steampowered.com/app/924070/Arboria/

Arboria’s major game features:

  • Explore procedurally generated dungeons and a variety of other areas
  • Use a range of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations in combat and exploration
  • Unlock new traits to power up future warriors, mutate to become stronger
  • Choose from a multitude of game changing upgrades
  • Meet the extraordinary denizens of the Refuge
  • Face unique enemies and bosses


Arboria is a dark fantasy action rogue-lite game with dynamic souls-like combat where you play as a brave Yotun warrior. Mutate your body to become stronger, fight enemies, collect precious Veri for the Godz, and help expand your village. Heal the Father Tree and restore the power of your tribe.

Combining exploration gameplay with fluid combo-laden combat Arboria utilizes both ranged and close melee attacks for you to master. Use gear and upgrades to progressively improve your warriors abilities and weapons to inflict devastating attacks on the enemies you’ll face. Arboria’s narrative is deeply rooted in Norse mythology, this is a land where pleasing the gods with your generosity from the spoils of combat can either bestow you with attributes and character buffs, or inhibit your character with a curse depending on how much of your loot you share.

Descend into the darkness of the ever changing Durnar and plumb the depths of a world where death and rebirth go hand in hand.

About All in! Games

All in! Games is a publicly traded video game publishing and production house based in Krakow, Poland. Founded in 2018, the team creates and supports local and international games for PC and consoles. All in! Games’ portfolio features titles such as Chernobylite (The Farm 51), Paradise Lost (PolyAmorous), Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms (Gamera Interactive), Tools Up! (The Knights of Unity), and many more. For more information, visit the official website.

About Dreamplant Studio

Dreamplant Studio focuses on creating high-quality video games for various hardware platforms like PC, PS4, XBOX ONE. Experienced and ambitious team of enthusiasts aims to deliver outstanding games with high-end graphic and sound design, innovative gameplay solutions and unprecedented storylines. For more information, visit the official website.

REPLACED ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE XBOX GAMES SHOWCASE

On Sunday 13th June, Publishers Coatsink and developers Sad Cat Studios announced REPLACED as part of the Xbox Games Showcase.

REPLACED is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer where you play as R.E.A.C.H. – an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. The game is a mix of cinematic platformer, pixel art, free-flow action combat and deep engaging dystopian story set in an alternative 1980’s.

In and around Phoenix-City, Outlaws are rife in society. Everything is ruled by corruption and greed and the ones in power see humans and their organs as nothing more than just currency. Explore and uncover the mysteries from the perspective of R.E.A.C.H, who is beginning to understand what it’s like to be human in a broken world.

Inspired by cyberpunk stylized films like Blade Runner 2049 & Upgrade, Developers Sad Cat Studios want to build an in-depth, complex world, with pixel art at the heart of REPLACED’s gritty, dystopian past.

REPLACED is planned for release in 2022 and will be available to play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC,Steam & Epic Games Store with an optimized version for Xbox Series X|S.

Capcom E3 2021 Showcase Spotlights Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Ace Attorney, And Capcom Esports

During the all-virtual E3 2021, the Capcom showcase offered fans a look at what to expect from the renowned Japanese publisher’s latest lineup. The broadcast, hosted by Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico, shared news and updates for the upcoming games Monster Hunter Stories™ 2: Wings of Ruin and The Great Ace Attorney™ Chronicles, the recently released hits Resident Evil™ Village and Monster Hunter™ Rise, plus a look at the year ahead for esports from the Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) and Street Fighter League (SFL).

The full Capcom showcase broadcast can be accessed on Capcom’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, in addition to being available within the official E3 portal and app.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Takes Flight

The new story trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin shed light on the fate of the famous Monster Rider Red, the origins of Razewing Ratha, and the player’s journey to unravel the Wings of Ruin prophecy. Monster Riders eager to hop in the saddle to experience the opening hours of the highly anticipated RPG can enjoy a Free Trial Version offering full save data transfer when it lands on June 25 for Nintendo Switch™ and Steam at launch. Fans interested in seeing more of the diverse and majestic monsters coming to the game could catch a glimpse of numerous fan favorites they can bond with during their travels, including Elder Dragons Kushala Daora and Teostra. Finally, the showcase offered a look at some of the free title updates coming to the game after its release on July 9, 2021, starting with the Palamute from Monster Hunter Rise.
 
Mysteries Abound in The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Budding defense attorneys looking to make the journey West with rookie ace attorney Ryunosuke Naruhodo got a first look at the new features and gameplay arriving with The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. While investigating heinous crimes, Ryunosuke and his legal aid Susato Mikatoba will team up with the preeminent investigator in London: Herlock Sholmes. During these Dances of Deduction, the duo will need to work together to untangle the ace detective’s over-enthusiastic assumptions and discern the truth. In order to stave off the peril awaiting his clients, Ryunosuke must use these facts in court to convince a jury of his client’s innocence. Just as the scales of justice lean toward a guilty verdict, Ryunosuke can engage in a Summation Examination to tip the scales back in his favor. This seldom-used legal practice allows Ryunosuke to pick apart any inconsistencies in each juror’s logic, and pit the jury against itself to force the trial to continue. With 10 new cases to unravel, eight mini escapades to experience, and a wealth of bonus content to explore, ace attorneys will have a full docket when The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles arrives in court on July 27, 2021.
 
More Challenges Await in Monster Hunter Rise

The robust post-launch support for the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter Rise continues, with the next update featuring the first Capcom collaboration title: Monster Hunter Stories 2. Hunters who complete the free collaboration quest arriving June 18 will receive layered armor based on the wise Palico Tsukino for their buddies, while players who use save data from Monster Hunter Stories 2 can access the Rider layered armor based off the gear of Mahana Village Monster Riders on July 9. Additionally, new Event Quests arrive starting June 24, and offer a variety of rewards for intrepid hunters such as new armor, gestures, and stickers. Fashionistas will also gain access to a treasure trove of new looks, with new (paid and unpaid) DLC options for hunters and their buddies. Finally, fans can look forward to a number of additional collaborations with other Capcom titles throughout the second half of 2021.
 
The Road Ahead for Resident Evil

Following the successful launch of the acclaimed Resident Evil Village last month, Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda shared news on what fans can expect next as the Resident Evil 25th anniversary celebration continues. Due to the overwhelming support and feedback for the game, the team has just begun development on additional DLC for Resident Evil Village. More news will be shared at a later date.
 
Capcom Esports

Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) commentators Vicious and RobTV provided a breakdown of the upcoming competitions and an overview of the changes coming to CPT 2021, which is shaping up to be the best season yet for fans and competitors alike. These changes include updates to the rules for competitors, and details about prizing. Additionally, the next season of Street Fighter League (SFL) is on the horizon, with more details coming soon. For all the latest information and 2021 schedules, check out the official CPT and SFL pages.Over CapcomCapcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or other countries. Street Fighter is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.About Koch MediaThe 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 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.

GUILTY GEAR -Strive- has shipped 300,000 units worldwide!

The latest entry to the Guilty Gear series, Guilty Gear -Strive-, available now for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 and Steam® has shipped over 300,000 units worldwide.

Check out review for Guilt Gear -Strive- here!

The game with its cutting-edge graphics, stunning fully voiced cinematic story mode, and an online mode suited for players around the world, has been praised by its players as being at the leading edge of the versus-fighting games. Varied free content and updates, DLC’s, and additional new characters will be on the way to keep the hype continuing for now and into the future.

You can buy Guilty Gear -Strive- now on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 and PC here!

The Next Piranha Bytes Game: Announcing ELEX II

Essen, Germany / Vienna, Austria – June 15th, 2021: Probably the best-kept secret is finally getting revealed: The next Piranha Bytes Game is indeed ELEX II. Surprise!

The planet Magalan has seen some rather peaceful years after the Events of ELEX I: old factions have been vanquished, new factions have risen. The Berserkers’ attempts to regrow and terraform the lands have started to bear fruit. After the defeat of the Hybrid, the Albs are no longer a threat. However, our hero – Jax – returns with knowledge of a new menace that’s casting a shadow over Magalan. It falls to Jax to unite these different factions together to face this darkness together.

Watch the Announcement Trailer on YouTube:

ELEX II is in development for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™ and the Xbox Series S/X™. There is no official release date yet. ELEX II can be wishlisted now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040

Follow ELEX II on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elex_Game
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elexgame
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/elex

About ELEX II

ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the vintage open-world role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic and Risen series, Piranha Bytes. ELEX II returns to the post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy world of Magalan, with massive environments that can be explored with unrivaled freedom via jetpack – you will be able to move through the epic story any way you want!

Several years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, a new threat arrives from the sky, unleashing the dangerous powers of dark Elex and endangering all life on the planet. In order to defend the peace on Magalan and the safety of his own family, Jax embarks on a mission to convince the factions to unite against the invaders, as well as a personal quest to find his son, Dex, who got separated from him …

Dive into a huge, hand-crafted, completely unique world with multiple factions and diverse environments set in a post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe.

The game allows you to:

  • explore the planet of Magalan with unprecedented freedom, using your trusted jetpack to traverse the map and even fly!
  • interact with a lived-in world, full of unique NPCs, who…
  • …will remember what you’ve done and react accordingly
  • …will join or leave your group depending on how you behave
  • …are able to be killed, which will have an effect on the story
  • engage in fluid close and ranged combat with a massively improved control system
  • experience a story where your actions have consequences, immersing you in a world of moral decisions