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Super.com Partnering with Studio Another Angle to Release Tactical RPG Set In Alt-History Steampunk Feudal Japan

The Studio, Composed of Former Outriders and Witcher III Developers, Will Receive Assistance and Funding from the Indie Specialist Investment to Launch Their First Title

London, UK (June 24, 2021) — Prolific publisher of indie titles and investment company Super.com today announced a partnership with the independent studio Another Angle Games to assist with the company’s upcoming tactical role-playing game Shadow of the Road. Headed by Lead Developer Marek Oleksiak, Another Angle Games is composed of industry veterans that have previously worked on AAA titles including The Witcher III and Outriders. Super.com will work closely with the studio to assist with both the development and publishing of the title, providing their industry knowledge and expertise in the realm of independent video games. Super.com sees great potential in the budding studio, and their passion and love for the medium is evident in their dedication to creating rich, deep, and engaging experiences for players via their debut title.

“We see a very strong lore and setting in the project. That, combined with an impressive development background and focused attitude from the team, makes this an exciting partnership,” said Anna Grigoreva, Publishing Director, Super.com. “The guys are true fans of the game they are making and we see that their ideas are unique and fresh already by looking at early builds. Their projects will enrich the RPG genre.”
 
“This is our first title, but our team is built by extremely talented industry professionals and veterans that have launched renowned titles in the past,” said Marek Oleksiak, head of Another Angle Games. “Shadow of the Road is our first title as a studio and we’ve poured our heart and soul into the game. Bringing Super.com as a publishing partner, with their vast experience, is a blessing and we cannot wait to see what this relationship is capable of.”
 
Shadow of the Road is the company’s first title and features a rich setting based on real history, a deep cast of believable and interesting characters, and riveting, calculated combat. Strategy and tactics work hand in hand as players will need to manage the interpersonal relationships and goals of each team member while also engaging in turn-based, tactical combat. In a world filled with rogue samurai, evil corporations, and mystical demons, only the most cunning of battlefield commanders will emerge victoriously.

Set in the Boshin War era of Feudal Japan, Shadow of the Road drops players into a land torn apart by war. The forces of the Tokugawa Shogunate clash with Imperial armies throughout the land, with mass losses of life plaguing both sides. However, this battle isn’t as simple as one side against the other, as the mythical demons known as Yokai coupled with the Steampunk machinations of the dastardly East Nippon Company make the battlefield a far deadlier and more complex arena. It’s Samurai vs. Soldier, Demon vs. Spider-mech in a battle for control of the Japanese islands!

Keep up to date with Super.com by following them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting the official website.
 
About Super.com
 
Super.com is a video game company that publishes outstanding action games across all significant modern gaming platforms and invests in upcoming and innovative development studios across the globe. Our mission is to provide game developers with everything they need to be successful: A loyal audience, publishing, and business development support, and the funds they need to finance their growth.
 
Find out more through the official website: https://super.com.
 
About Another Angle Games
 
Our studio is made up of people with prior experience in both AAA and indie projects, banded together by their passion for the development of ambitious and immersive games. We are currently working on Shadow of the Road, a turn-based RPG combining Japanese bestiary with steampunk technology, and looking forward to sharing our flag project with the world! We love what we do, but you’re the reason we do it, so if you have any questions, feel free to let us know anytime! Or visit us in our Warsaw studio to give us a high five!
 
Find out more by visiting the official website: https://shadowoftheroad.anotherangle.games/.


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Triple B(ee) Tower Defense Game BeeFense BeeMastered Available Now on PC and Consoles

Build (a) Bee Bastion and Save the Hive in Byterocker’s Games Positively Buzzing New Release for PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Consoles, and Nintendo Switch

BERLIN, GERMANY (June 24, 2021) — Triple-A is a thing of the past, now it’s time for Triple B(ee) with BeeFense BeeMastered from Berlin-based developer studio ByteRockers’ Games. The innovative tower defense meets real-time strategy title is available now digitally on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. 

Brimming with whimsy and an unbee-lievably adorable premise, BeeFense BeeMastered is all about rallying the troops to protect the beehive. Bee it nasty, troublesome insects out to plunder precious honey, or revolting factories polluting the environment, it’s up to players to build towers, strategically position worker bees, collect resources, and do whatever it takes to ensure the queen’s bees-ness stays safe! Even the most battle-worn tower defense aficionados will be in for a fun challenge.

With a total of 26 challenging levels, each of which containing ever-changing and varied objectives, BeeFense BeeMastered pushes players to thwart the advance of incoming bad guys through buzzare yet charming means. Of course, it wouldn’t be a tower defense game without defensive towers to construct — but this time, they’re staffed with busy little worker bees to protect the hive while others have to do the buzzywork like collecting precious resources such as pollen, nectar, and water to keep the operation running. The better a beehive works together, the sooner players can unlock improvements for towers and units alike! 

Key Features of BeeFense BeeMastered:

  • Beeutiful new cartoon graphics, lighting effects, and animations
  • 26 lovingly designed levels, including 6 brand new story missions
  • Challenging tower defense gameplay with individually controllable units and compelling resource management in a unique bee setting
  • 19 towers with different features and upgrades plus improvements for the remaster
  • 10 varied enemy types
  • High replay value through individual mission objectives
  • Fully adapted for play with controllers on PC and touch support for Nintendo Switch

BeeFense BeeMastered is available now for $7.99 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Existing owners of BeeFense on Steam can download BeeFense BeeMastered for free.

Follow ByteRockers’ Games for future news at www.facebook.com/ByteRockersGames and on Twitter and Instagram.

About ByteRockers’ Games

ByteRockers’ Games GmbH & Co. KG is a game development studio from Berlin, Germany, established in 2008. We develop for all major platforms and have successfully published on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo SWITCH, and the mobile market. ByteRockers’ Games have developed games since 2017 with the approach that our titles instill “everyday life skills” without the serious game label. To us, games are a central part of modern pop culture, evolving the culture, communication, and interaction of modern society like no other medium. Therefore, games are much more than just a time killer for us.

BATORA: LOST HAVEN SIGNED TO TEAM17’S INDIE GAMES LABEL

Thursday, 24th June 2021 – Team17 has today announced it will be releasing Stormind Games’ cosmic action-RPG, Batora: Lost Haven, on consoles and PC in 2022. Set following the events of a global disaster on Earth, Batora: Lost Haven will take players on an emotive adventure across the stars, with a rich and branching narrative of choice and consequence that will change the destiny of the universe. Batora: Lost Haven also combines hack & slash and twin-stick shooter combat mechanics tied to separate physical and mental health bars for deep strategic and tactical gameplay. Registrations are open to take part in a closed alpha for the game on PC, which begins on 21st July.

Make your choice, watch the new Batora: Lost Haven trailer:

Batora: Lost Haven key features:

– Deep, branching narrative: Unravel an interplanetary journey as the only person who can save Earth from its impending oblivion
Unique ‘Nature Switch’ mechanic: Balance mental and physical powers to overcome the hostile environments and enemies as the story unfolds
– Reactive, non-linear storytelling: Your choices will change the fate of the universe and of the creatures that inhabit it. Will you be a Conqueror or Defender?
– Beautiful retro sci-fi art style: Enjoy colourful and fascinating planets and hand-painted visuals inspired by the retro science fiction art styles of the 1950s

Antonio Cannata, CEO and Co-Founder of Stormind Games, said “Following our big announcement at E3 of the upcoming PC alpha next month, we’re thrilled to confirm we’ve found our publishing partner for Batora: Lost Haven. Team17’s heritage as an independent games label is incredibly strong, so it’s a natural fit as we look towards next year’s multiplatform launch.”

Christie Sandy, Head of External Production, Team17, said “We’re really excited to play a part of Batora: Lost Haven’s interplanetary journey with Stormind Games; it’s an engaging narrative that really leans into eye-catching 1950s sci-fi inspired visuals and unique mechanics that will make the game a memorable experience. We’re eager to see the response of action-RPG fans to next month’s alpha, which will offer a tantalising taster of what’s to come in the full game when it launches in 2022.”

Batora: Lost Haven will be launching on PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam for PC in 2022. Registration for the alpha test is now open and closes on 20th July, with the test scheduled to run for two weeks from 21st July to 4th August. To keep up to date with all the information on Batora: Lost Haven please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord.

About Stormind Games
Stormind Games is the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles. Following the team’s award-winning effort in the development of the survival horror saga Remothered, the studio is now developing an all new story-driven original IP, Batora: Lost Haven.

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. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

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Aksys Games Announces Olympia Soirée Exclusive Card Set

Meet the cast of this epic tale of a lonely girl striving to right wrongs and find love

Torrance, Calif. — June 24, 2021 — Aksys Games today announced the exclusive card set for Olympia Soirée, the upcoming otome game coming to Nintendo Switch™ this fall. Each first run copy of the game will include a set of seven premium cards featuring the main characters. Which of these captivating men will Olympia choose?

Isolated for much of her life after her clan was wiped out, Olympia is the only person who can perform a ritual that will restore the sun to a land enveloped in darkness. She must travel to Tenguu Island where the heads of each district (Red, Blue, Yellow) lead a society governed by rigid class structures. Able to travel between the districts, Olympia discovers their wonders and their weaknesses, and encounters an entire underground group of shunned “colorless” individuals who she is determined to help. If she can find a mate who will help her continue her lineage and save the world before it is destroyed, she can reveal to that special someone her heart and her true name.Olympia Soirée has been rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. For more information or to pre-order, visit www.aksysgames.com/olympia.

About Aksys Games

One of the Top 10 Metacritic Publishers of 2020, Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a visionary video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. Its lineup of games includes the wildly successful BlazBlueUnder Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures and Code: Realize titles. More information about Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.

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Discover a new Oasis with the Third Expansion Pass Content for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town

Explore a new area with familiar faces from the STORY OF SEASONS franchise

London, United Kingdom – 24th June 2021 – Marvelous Europe is today excited to announce that the third piece of downloadable content from the STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive TownExpansion Pass is now available for the Nintendo Switch. The Expansion Pass for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is priced at £17.99 / €19.99 / $29.95 AUD and can be purchased directly from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console.

This third piece of content from the STORY OF SEASONS Expansion Pass is known as the Terracotta Oasis Expansion Pack, and will allow fans to explore an exotic new location that is home to four characters from a previous STORY OF SEASONS game.

Find STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town on Nintendo eShop here.

As part of this enchanting new area players will be able to meet Iris, an established author, Marian, an eccentric woman, Raeger, a legendary chef who is looking for new recipes, and Giorgio, the overdramatic farmer, as well as develop closer relationships with Raeger and Iris. Will this Oasis deliver your fairy tail marriage? Find out with the Terracotta Oasis Expansion Pack for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town.

The Terracotta Oasis Expansion Pack is included as part of the STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town Expansion Pass. A roadmap of what to expect from the Expansion Pass can be found below:

Expansion Pass Details:

Part 1 – NOW AVAILABLE

● ‘Animal Attire’ costumes for the protagonists and marriage candidates.
● ‘Olive Town Mystery Files’ sub-scenario – Join Mikey and Cindy to discover the cause of strange incidents occurring across Olive Town in the very first mystery scenario in the STORY OF SEASONS series!

Part 2 – NOW AVAILABLE

● ‘Windswept Falls Expansion Pack’ – Explore a refreshing, brand-new area home to four characters from a past entry on the Nintendo 3DS™ system (includes two marriage candidates).
● School Uniforms’ costume set for the protagonists and marriage candidates.

Part 3 – NOW AVAILABLE

● ‘Terracotta Oasis Expansion Pack’ – Discover an exotic oasis home to four characters from STORY OF SEASONS for Nintendo 3DS (includes two marriage candidates).

Part 4 – July 2021

● ‘Yukata Set’ costumes for the protagonists and marriage candidates.
● ‘The Legendary Sprite Dance’ sub-scenario – The Earth Sprite Village is livelier than ever, and the sprites are determined to revive their legendary dance and hold a feast…with or without Boss Sprite’s permission!

Part 5 – August 2021

● ‘Twilight Isle Expansion Pack’ – Sail to an island bathed in twilight and meet the four characters from STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns that have made it their new home (includes two marriage candidates).

Those who purchase the Expansion Pass for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will also receive immediate access to the following costumes:

● ‘Pete and Claire’s Overalls’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
● ‘Yuto and Naomi’s Hoodies’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
● ‘Henry and Holly’s Western Attire’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns Further details relating to STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town and the Expansion Pass can also be found on the official STORY OF SEASONS website.

About Marvelous Europe
Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe Limited is the European arm of Marvelous Inc. a publicly listed entertainment company based in Tokyo. Marvelous is both a game developer and publisher with our popular PC and console titles including Story of Seasons and Rune Factory, in addition to third-party acquisitions such as Granblue Fantasy Versus and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

Ultimate ADOM – Caverns of Chaos Gets a Launch Date & Mega Early Access Content Update

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 ADOM website

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

Turn Cities to Rubble in the Rampage-inspired Gigapocalypse Coming 22nd July to Steam Early Access

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.

New DLC released for monster summoning action-roguelike Sword of the Necromancer with new anime-inspired cinematic trailer

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.

Add Sword of the Necromancer to your Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/Sword_of_the_Necromancer/
For more information about Sword of the Necromancer visit: https://grimorioofgames.com/projects/sword-of-the-necromancer/

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: TwitterFacebook and Instagram.

MOONSHINERS GAME BECOMES MOONSHINE INC.

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!

Moonshine Inc. will be released in 2021 for PC, Xbox One/Series X, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Switch.

Real Farm – Gold Edition now available as free update

New ‘take home the gold’ trailer released

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.