Prime Matter: Koch Media’s New Premium Gaming Label

A host of new games from a portfolio of blistering studios across the globe

Sydney, Australia, June 11, 2021 – Koch Media is today unveiling its new premium gaming label Prime Matter dedicated to delivering brilliant immersive games from studios all across the world.

Due to continual growth of Koch Media as the go-to global publishing service provider for developers big and small, the company decided to expand its label portfolio to meet the ever growing demands and opportunities across an ever more diverse audience.

The new label will be publishing a rich portfolio of new titles, across a wide range of genres, as well as some established brands too from the likes of Warhorse Studios.

Operating out of Koch Media’s head quarter in Munich, Prime Matter is a dynamic mix of seasoned industry veterans and enthusiastic fresh faces creating an incredible team of diverse multi-cultured gaming experts.

Working in conjunction with Koch Media’s global publishing offices and development  partners – and headed by industry stalwart Mario Gerhold – Prime Matter will lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. 

“Prime Matter is a new home for premium games, offering both current and future partners all the expertise of the Koch Media Group alongside a new and dynamic team dedicated to maximising their true potential,” said Koch Media’s CEO Klemens Kundratitz.

“The core of the video games industry is, of course, entertainment. Prime Matter will constantly look to innovate and inspire gamers across all its activities while retaining the fundamental values of what makes our industry so special; it is intrinsically fun.“he added.

Today’s launch of  Prime Matter ties in with the announcement of a number of new IPs and titles on the new label from a diverse and global range of studios. These include:

• Payday 3 – by Starbreeze Studios (Sweden) – the latest upcoming instalment in this high-octane first person co-op shooter game, set in a Hollywood like environment, that lets players live out the fantasy of being a world-class career criminal, who joins the legendary PAYDAY gang and master the art of heisting
• Crossfire: Legion – Smilegate and Prime Matter are teaming to up to release Canadian developer Blackbird Interactive’s RTS game Crossfire: Legion. The world of Crossfire provides the perfect scenario and backdrop for an RTS thanks to its unique approach to futuristic global warfare and warring factions
• The new Painkiller game – The legendary Painkiller is back! Keep your eyes open for more info coming soon!
• Kings Bounty 2 – Developed by 1C Entertainment (Russia) King’s Bounty II will the RPG successor of the well-known franchise which defined the RPG strategy world back in the days 
• (New IP) Scars Above – by Mad Head Games (Serbia) is a dark sci-fi action adventure that sees a lone protagonist having to survive on a hostile nightmare world
• (New IP) Codename Final Form (working title) – from Polish developers Reikon Games is an adrenaline fuelled futuristic FPS with the player taking on the role of a cybernetic Valkyrie saving humanity from extinction
• Gungrave G.O.R.E – is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB, that has you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.
• (New IP) Dolmen – Developed by Brazilian Massive Work Studio. DOLMEN is a terrifying new Action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror
• (New IP) The Last Oricru –From the minds of developers GoldKnights (Czech Republic), comes The Last Oricru a third-person action RPG taking place in a unique middle age setting, combined with sci-fi elements
• (New IP) Echoes Of The End (working title) – developed by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games – a story-driven singleplayer Action-Adventure in a unique fantasy world, following the story of Ryn who is in search of her real purpose
• (New IP) The Chant (working title) – Developed by Canadian Studio Brass Token their upcoming psychological thriller is an atmospheric 3rd person psychedelic horror adventure
• (New IP) Encased – from Russian developer Dark Crystal Games, a classic RPG where the player is on a mission to discover the secrets of an alien civilisation
• Officially coming to Nintendo Switch Kingdom Come Deliverance byWarhorse Studios (Czech Republic) in collaboration with Saber Interactive.

In addition, a number of legacy brands from studios that already work with Koch Media will be published on the new label. These will include Warhorse Studios new game, Nine Dots Studio’s (Canada) Outward coming for Gen 9, as well as Taleworlds’ (Turkey) Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord also coming to consoles.

“Games originate from the minds and hearts of the developers. Prime Matter is focused on maximising this potential from the studios whilst empowering their dream or vision; one of our core values is to enable and support the studios, giving them the chance and freedom to express themselves within their game as they deserve.” said Mario Gerhold, Global Brand & Marketing Director (Games) Koch Media Group.

“Some of the most treasured I.Ps in our industry started out as crowdfunded, or projects outside the mainstream that the developers truly believe in… history has proved that inspiration and talent is not defined by stereotypes” he added.

The Koch Media Group is now running five publishing strands as follows: Prime Matter, HQ Munich (Germany), Deep Silver, HQ Reading (England), Milestone, HQ Milan (Italy), Vertigo, HQ Rotterdam, (Netherlands), and Ravenscourt, HQ Munich (Germany)

“Over the past 25 years of success, we have seen Koch Media grow significantly,” said Mr Kundratitz

“From ambitious indies taking their first step who need that full development and publishing support without compromising their dream, through to big studios that required our well established global distribution and publishing network; the more opportunities we created the more it made sense to add an additional string to our bow,” he added

About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.
Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.
Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

About Koch Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Experience this beautiful off-earth odyssey exclusively on PC and Xbox platforms in 2022

Gothenburg, Sweden – June 10th, 2021 – Thunderful Publishing and independent developer Wishfully Studios today revealed that they have partnered with Geoff Keighley at Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live to premiere Wishfully’s debut title: Planet of Lana. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure featuring stunning hand-painted visuals, an unforgettable story and an epic soundtrack. An off-earth odyssey unlike anything seen before, Planet of Lana will be launching exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam® and the Windows 10 Store in late 2022.

Set on an alien world, Planet of Lana tells the story of Lana and her loyal animal companion Mui as they embark on a rescue mission to save her sister. This touching tale is experienced through the lens of a cinematic side scrolling gameplay format, as players explore a colourful world full of stunning environments, strange creatures and dangerous machines. From a gameplay perspective, Planet of Lana is an adventure filled with daring platforming, engaging puzzles, tense stealth sequences and a companion mechanic that connects Lana and Mui, allowing for unique gameplay and story moments using their abilities in tandem.

This off-world odyssey is tied together with a completely unique visual style that combines hand-drawn artwork, complex parallax layering and subtle use of 3D graphics to give the look of an interactive painting. On high-end PCs and Xbox Series X, Planet of Lana will run at a native resolution of 4K (2160p) at 60 frames per second, allowing its incredible artwork to come to life. Further details on Planet of Lana’s gameplay, story and performance profiles for other devices in the Xbox family of consoles will be shared at a later date.

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About Thunderful Publishing
Thunderful Publishing is a games publishing company, founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2017. Part of the Thunderful Group, which also includes development studios Zoink Games and Image & Form, and publisher Rising Star Games, Thunderful Publishing focuses on premium PC and console games for a worldwide audience and is the publisher behind award-winning games such as Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamesh, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Curious Expedition 2.

About Wishfully Studios
Wishfully is a Swedish indie game studio founded in 2018. With a passion for creating stunning artwork, deep storytelling and innovative design, they are always striving to make games that leave a lasting impact.

An immersive new story, untold chaos, and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs brought to life on PC and console

Cambridge, UK – 10 June 2021 – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) unveiled today Jurassic World Evolution 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. Based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise and created in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds upon the ground-breaking and beloved 2018 dinosaur park management simulation, offering players a thrilling front seat as they take charge of one of their own Jurassic World park. With a brand-new immersive narrative campaign voiced by cast members from across the Jurassic World film franchise, exciting new features, four engaging game modes, and an enhanced and expanded roster of dinosaurs, Jurassic World Evolution 2 provides fans with everything they need to create authentic and compelling Jurassic World experiences.

In Jurassic World Evolution 2, for the very first time, players will build their parks beyond the confines of the Muertes Archipelago. Each location brings new terrain and fresh challenges for players to contend with using deep, detailed management tools and creative options. Across this range of beautiful new biomes, including dense forests and scorched deserts, they’ll contain, conserve, and care for more than 75 prehistoric species, including all-new, highly requested flying and marine reptiles and returning community-favourite dinosaurs. These majestic prehistoric creatures feel more alive than ever, displaying brand new behaviours as they interact with each other, fight for dominance, and react intelligently to the world around them.

Boasting four fantastic game modes, players can experience a bold new era for the Jurassic World Evolution video game franchise. Set immediately after the Earth-shattering events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Campaign mode lets players immerse themselves in an original Jurassic World story as they lead efforts to control, conserve and contain dinosaurs alongside an iconic cast of characters from the films, including Dr. Ian Malcolm (voiced by Jeff Goldblum) and Claire Dearing (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard).

For those looking to unleash their creativity, Sandbox mode delivers everything players need to create their perfect Park, while Chaos Theory mode offers a re-imagined take on pivotal moments from the Jurassic World film franchise as players strive to make their own mark and change the course of events. Finally, for those that want to test their mastery of the game there is Challenge mode.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 will be launching in late 2021 on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

About Jurassic World
From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $5 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. Jurassic World: Dominion debuts in theaters June 2022. 

About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution, building upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation. It introduces a compelling, new narrative campaign, incredible new features, and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs brought to life with captivating authenticity. Together with expanded construction and more customisation options, the result is an even bigger, better and authentic Jurassic World game.  

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.

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Take on the role of a bioengineer. Conduct research and experiments on flora and fauna. Build, expand, and decorate your habitat, laboratories, and greenhouses in many different ways in Honeycomb that’s coming to PC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 10th, Cracow, Poland.

Frozen Way is bringing you their newest game design that tackles one of many environmental problems. As the last hope to save the planet, players will explore a newly discovered ecosystem, experiment with flora and fauna, and conduct varied research. We would like to present to you the latest project from our studio – Honeycomb.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510440/Honeycomb/).

We are excited to present the newest project into which our studio has recently put a lot of hard work and heart.

The action takes place in the future on a distant alien planet. After expanding their knowledge of bioengineering and genetics, chosen scientists will create new organisms and discover previously unknown resources to help bring their home planet back to life.

Overall, planet Earth greatly suffers from air, land, and water pollution. Soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and the effects of climate change are undeniably becoming a fatal threat for humankind. The situation worsens day by day, and there seems to be no way to stop the inevitable. After many unsuccessful attempts, organization “X” decides to devote all available resources to locate and train young, talented scientists who might be able to turn the tables for the future generations of humanity. Their objective is an expedition to an unknown planet in search of salvation for their home – Earth. As the main character, Hennessy, you will encounter ferocious creatures, dangerous vegetation, and unfavorable climate conditions to finally realize that the planet you’re exploring is not what it seemed.

Familiarize yourself with the development process of Honeycomb and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Honeycomb is being developed and will be published on PC by Frozen Way.

About Frozen Way

Frozen Way is a development studio from Poland. They are known for co-developing House Flipper and its DLCs, as well as creating and releasing House Flipper VR on Steam. The team consists of veteran developers and game enthusiasts driven by the need to create titles with passion and respect. They aim to bring a fresh perspective to the game industry through their gained knowledge and experience and always stay open to suggestions from players. https://frozenway.games/

Get Ready for DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot’s “Trunks: The Warrior of Hope” DLC Drop! Launching Tomorrow!!!

DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot has been one of the most epic Dragon Ball Z video game experiences ever developed and the third and final DLC drop, titled Trunks: The Warrior of Hope will ensure its epic status for the foreseeable future. Experience the drama and over-the-top battles in this latest story arc featuring the exploits of Trunks as can only be told and experienced in DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot!

Jump on your Nimbus cloud and fly over to the following YouTube link (ready for embedding) to watch the launch trailer for DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot’s Trunks: The Warrior of Hope DLC

Players can still purchase the Season Pass for DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot  for $24.99 (USD) to gain access to this new DLC and also the first two DLC drops along with an extra item. DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot is available now, in the Americas for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®. 

Fans can get their first hands-on as a new playable demo goes live on Steam

Košice, Slovak Republic – 10th June, 2021. Attention warriors! It’s time to choose your allegiance and prepare to fight for your survival, as the Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming action RTS game Liquidation launches today! The Kickstarter campaign will be pivotal in engaging with fans and building an active community to support the next phase of this exciting project. 

As part of the Kickstarter campaign and ongoing development and testing of this action packed game, fans can also test their tactical RTS skills in an exciting new playable demo available to download from the Liquidation Steam page at the same time as the Kickstarter campaign goes live. Jump straight into the action as a Crusade faction commander tasked with liberating a tactically important outpost from an unknown threat. Vastly outnumbered and overwhelmed by the relentless attacks of the enemy, will you command your forces well enough to survive and rendezvous at the extraction point? 

Check out the official Kickstarter video, featuring Erik Vinclav founder of Divio, as he introduces the game and talks about his vision for the future development of Liquidation. 

Liquidation is a tactical RTS game in which you take on the role of a faction commander tasked with crushing other insurgent factions and stake your claim as ruler of the war-torn world of Veá. The Liquidation universe blends elements of both fantasy and science fiction to deliver a fresh perspective in the genre with support for both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game also features base building, resource management, thrilling combat and mighty deities that can grant you powerful abilities. . . only if you please them of course. 

Liquidation will offer 4 distinct factions, each with its own campaign. Lead the fanatical and zealous Crusade, hellbent on exterminating everything inhuman or guide the technologically advanced, reptilian Alliance in their desperate fight for survival. Call upon the endless Legions of invading demons, and decipher the bidding of their mysterious master, or, if you’re feeling really evil, you can take command of the all consuming abominations of Corruption.

Features of Liquidation

• Favor of the Gods – Battle your opponents for heaven’s blessings, which in turn will provide you with a host of abilities and buffs.  
• Position Matters – Your troops can gain the upper hand by fighting from cover, or from a higher position. Use the terrain to your advantage!
• Equipped for Battle – Arm your units with a variety of weapons on the battlefield! It’s up to you to choose the right tool for the right job.
• Tactical Abilities – Make use of a variety of powerful abilities to disrupt and vanquish your foes. A few well-placed grenades can change the outcome of any battle!
• Army Composition – In Liquidation, no one unit can dominate all others. Build your army carefully: every unit is designed to cover for another’s weakness.
• Multiplayer and Community – Dive into high action friendly matches with matchmaking options and a ladder system for those who enjoy competition and replays and replay sharing will be implemented for community members. 
• Bring a friend to the battle – Share the experience and enlist the help of your friends as the entire story mode will be playable in co-op. 

Liquidation is scheduled for an autumn/fall release for PC with the Kickstarter campaign starting today . Fans can wishlist the game on Steam now. For more information please visit the official Liquidation website at https://liquidationgame.com/

About Grindstone 

Grindstone is the new age publisher from Slovakia founded by industry veteran Peter Nagy in 2015. Despite starting low profile, projects produced and supported by Grindstone stand out of the crowd with their unique concept, ideas and production quality. Beyond the production of games, Grindstone leads the growth of the regional game development ecosystem, organizes the international game conference Game Days Kosice, and aims to become a major global publishing and production company.

New & Exclusive Deal Inked for North America, Kicking off with the Pre-Order of Wired’s new Black Label range – a celebration of all things Indie!

Raleigh, North Carolina, 10^th June 2021: Limited Run Games and video games publishing label Wired Productions today announced a new partnership that delivers exclusive distribution in North America and expanded cooperation across more product lines going forward. The new partnership will not only see The Falconeer: Warrior Edition launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch August 5^th 2021, but also the release of the new Black Label collection; an exclusive celebration of the best of Wired and Indie gaming.

Both companies initially worked together in 2020 through the distribution of various titles, and realised a shared passion for games, music and community gave opportunity to work even closer as friends in a more fluid and collaborative banner.  Kicking this BFF relationship off is the creation of ‘The Black Label,’ by Wired Productions, a new strictly limited collector’s item featuring numbered and authenticated premium products only available for a limited time that celebrates and fuses gameplay, art and music together.

Victor Vran: Overkill Edition has the honour of becoming the first black label release, holding the coveted BL #01 moniker, as Wired Productions sets out its bespoke and reimagined retail strategy for the future. As consumer behaviour shows a want for choice, not just in retail or digital, but how and what kinds of products they want to consume, Wired Productions has designed The Black Label to answer all the questions collectors and fans have been asking and become a celebration for the artists and studios that create the games.

In addition, Limited Run Games will be calling the big-ass-bird that is The Falconeer, and be the exclusive retailer in NA for fans to claim a copy on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions commented, “Limited Run Games really are an awesome company. We share many principles, beliefs and work ethos.” He continued, “Having spent over a year dealing with Brexit, bureaucracy and really, a lot of bullshit; working with a partner like Limited is like finally breathing fresh air again. Not only are our fundamentals similar, but our gamers are too. Our players understand video games. They appreciate the work that goes into crafting these stories and want to celebrate with us and embrace the curated range of collector’s both Limited and Wired have already released individually. Coming together really is the best of both worlds and I’m so excited to have players receive their first Wired and Limited Run Games orders in the coming weeks and months ahead.”

Douglas Bogart, co-founder, Limited Run Games said, “Working with Wired Productions is like working with our internal teams, where we aim to deliver the passion that these games have given us for so long. Without a doubt, Wired Productions publish some fantastic indie titles, and we’re delighted to be sharing them with our community and customers beginning with The Falconeer: Warrior Edition and The Black label moving forward.”

In North America, Wired Productions physical product, collectors’ editions and The Black label can be purchased directly from Limited Run Games. For all other territories, the Wired Productions store has everything for fans of outstanding indie games.

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About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.

Recently, Wired Productions announced its upcoming slate of titles during Wired Direct. Upcoming titles include, Lumote, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops and The Last Worker.

Get Wired with Wired LIVE: The home of exclusive weekly programmes that celebrate the very best of indie gaming through chaotic live streams, guest appearances, exclusive interviews and more!

About Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games is a Raleigh-based publisher founded in 2015 that focuses on preserving games in a physical format. Publishing over 300 games in its lifetime and winning awards for its bespoke Collector’s Editions, Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike.

ONE HAND CLAPPING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR EARLY ACCESS ON STEAM! SAVE YOUR SOUL FROM ETERNAL SILENCE IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY GAME

Los Angeles, USA / Giebelstadt, Germany, June 10th, 2021
One Hand Clapping is a wholesome game that teaches you how to control your voice while saving a fantastical universe from eternal silence? A unique game that helps you to feel more comfortable and confident while singing. It takes you by the hand so you can develop a stronger connection to your voice.

One Hand Clapping, being uplifting and accessible for everyone, sets out to make you a believer in your own musical skills.

Interact with a colorful world and solve puzzles with melody, rhythm, and harmony. How you do it is completely up to you: no matter if you prefer singing, whistling, jamming, or even using acrazy instrument, One Hand Clapping will be your unique musical journey!

Be part of the journey!

We don’t stop believing in how much fun you will have with One Hand Clapping, so we decided to open up the game to Early Access. So whether you’re a small-town girl or a singer in a smokey room, your feedback will greatly help us make this game even better for everybody who wants a thrill, finding that bug hidin’ somewhere in the night!

You’ll gain immediate access to the game in its current form and as it evolves.

One Hand Clapping is available as Early Access on Steam now!

One Hand Clapping is currently in development for PC, Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Android, and iOS. 

Get excited!

About One Hand Clapping

One Hand Clapping is a 2D puzzle platformer that invites you to sing or play or noise into your microphone to solve musical puzzles and discover the power of your voice as it changes the world. This extraordinary unique game provides you the freedom to express yourself through its mechanics, helping you build confidence in your singing voice and your inner voice. The world of One Hand Clapping is full of vibrant landscapes and mysterious characters portrayed through a warm, minimalist aesthetic that inspires self-expression without overwhelming your senses. All you need is a headset or a microphone with headphones, and your voice or an instrument to play!

About Bad Dream Games

Bad Dream Games was formed in 2018, after the viral success of the One Hand Clapping demo, a student-made project from the University of Southern California. Bad Dream Games are creating new ways to play. The US studio makes games that fuel creativity and engages players beyond just the limits of their controller, and it all starts right now with One Hand Clapping. 

Navegante Entertainment’s captivating story of three siblings and their attempt to escape the lands of Azur to launch on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam.

Thursday, 10th June 2021 – Team17 and Navegante Entertainment have today announced Greak: Memories of Azur will be launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC on 17th August. The stunning hand-drawn single-player adventure sees players simultaneously take control of Greak, Adara, and Raydel, three tenacious siblings all offering up their unique abilities that will be instrumental in the fight against the deadly invasion on their homeland.

Step into the beautifully crafted world of Azur: 

With the lands of Azur overrun by the deadly Urlags, players will need to alternate seamlessly between the three siblings to best navigate the increasingly hostile environment and flee Azur. Greak offers up agility and the ability to fit where others will not, Adara wields arcane magic to devastating effect, and Raydel’s skill in battle and specialised gear make them a fearsome trio for the enemies invading their home.

Greak: Memories of Azur Key Features:

• Hand-Drawn Art and Animation: Enjoy a captivating narrative telling a story of family, home, and union, all brought to life with stunning hand-drawn art
• Specially Crafted Puzzles: Players will solve intricate puzzles to navigate the world of Azur, using the three siblings’ unique abilities to flee the threat
• Unique Gameplay: Each sibling boasts their own powers and abilities, and players will swap seamlessly between the trio to best navigate the world
• Live Orchestra Soundtrack: Enjoy the expressive and atmospheric music themes specially created to enhance this unique adventure.

Greak: Memories of Azur is currently available to Wishlist on Steam, and will be available digitally on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with physical editions coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

About Navegante Entertainment

Navegante Entertainment is an independent video game studio based in Mexico with collaborators in other countries from Latin America. With focus on creating fun, unique, and artistic experiences for the players, their debut title Greak: Memories of Azur is focused on providing a high-quality experience using traditional hand-drawn animation. For more information on the studio and game visit http://playgreak.com/ or www.navegante-entertainment.com.

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.

Arriving shortly after on PS4 and Xbox consoles; as well as other regions for Switch

June 10th, 2021 — Banana Bird Studios and Whitethorn Games announce their upcoming wildlife photography Beasts of Maravilla Island will launch June 12th on Nintendo Switch in North and South American regions, as well as globally on Steam — the game will arrive shortly thereafter in other Switch regions, as well as on PS4 and Xbox consoles.

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island’s magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.

Features

• Take on the role of an aspiring photographer and embark on your journey to fill your grandfather’s photobook with the magic of Maravilla Island.
• Traverse a beautifully unique world freely by running and climbing to discover and engage with the local wildlife.
• Includes over 50 extraordinary creatures and plants to photograph, each with their own appearance and behavior such as the Sparkling Lamp lily, the Maravillan Mango Kakapo and the Prism-Winged Butterfly.
• Complete puzzles that rely on your cooperation with animals, including playing hide and seek with an Otter Crocodile or helping a Bird Monkey find his perfect match.
• Explore three distinctive ecological zones, the Singing Jungle, the Glimmering River, and the Painted Plateau- each containing their own unique flora and fauna to uncover.
• Put your photography skills to action by taking breathtaking shots, however you like! Choose an angle and adjust the height and zoom to get the perfect shot of Maravilla’s many mysteries.
• Curate your photo book to your liking by capturing multiple photos of each animal and choosing the best ones to showcase.

About Banana Bird Studios
The Beasts of Maravilla Island team is composed of recent graduates and current students from The University of Southern California’s Games Program, Cal State Fullerton, and Art Center. The team met through the USC Advanced Games Project program and has since continued development together under Banana Bird Studios, LLC. We are a group of passionate, nature-loving developers who believe that games need more opportunities for unique, non-violent interactions with creatures.

About Whitethorn Games
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, cozy games that can be played in pieces, that require no special skills or knowledge, and that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. Join in on the discussion via our Discord.