Nostalgia gets a contemporary spin in the retro-inspired, 2D pixel art fighter

Torrance, Calif. — May 20, 2021 — Aksys Games announced today that Blazing Strike, the 2D fighting game from developer RareBreed Makes Games, is coming to consoles and PC in spring 2022. Inspired by classic arcade fighting game series from industry greats such as Capcom and SNK, Blazing Strike evokes the excitement and nostalgia of 2D pixel art genre pioneers while incorporating a unique games system with modern mechanics.

“As the interest in fighting games continues to grow, we’re excited to see a title that explores new ideas in fun and creative ways while tipping its hat to grandfathers of the genre,” said Akibo Shieh, founder and CEO of Aksys Games.

“I was always fond of classic fighting games and I wanted to make a fun fighting game with an emphasis on mobility,” said Mark Chung, founder of RareBreed Makes Games. “Our goal is to create an homage to the classic pixel art-based 2D fighters, but with updated game mechanics that not only will bring nostalgia to 90’s arcade kids but will offer something new and entertaining to all gamers, regardless of whether they have played fighting games before.”

Blazing Strike features a 4-button system with six normal attacks: light, medium and heavy punches and kicks, as well as three defense moves: block, guard and parry. A Rush Trigger enables fighters to execute fast-paced attacks and movements, but using it will slowly drain the Rush Meter, sending the character into a temporary groggy state. This allows players to execute exciting combos while having to manage the Rush Meter. The gamewill include three play modes: Story Mode, Arcade Mode and VS Mode, with training, sparring and online match via Persona AI, and online play powered by GGPO.

Blazing Strike has not yet been rated by the ESRB. To stay up to date on all the news, follow Aksys Games on Twitter and Instagram at @AksysGames, and join our Thursday livestreams on Twitch at aksysgames, with stream highlights and trailers on our YouTube channel.

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 BlazBlue, Under 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.

Utilize Extensive Branching Dialogue Options and Dynamic Conversations to Get to the Bottom of an Epic Mystery

Wiesbaden, Germany 20th May, 2021. It’s time to light a (virtual) smoke, pound the pavement, and ask the tough questions because today, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer DigiTales Interactive are thrilled to announce that sci-fi noir interrogation simulator Lacuna is out now for Windows PC via Steam! In the game, players will wrap themselves in the sodden trenchcoat of grizzled Central Department of Investigation (CDI) agent Neil Conrad as he seeks to unravel a mystery that could have immensely dire consequences. 

Dive deep into a complex system of branching dialogue options, dynamic conversations, shifty NPCs, and multiple unique endings that will have players guessing until the very end. Conrad must trust no one, ask plenty of questions, and keep his eyes peeled for important clues as he searches for answers in his unorthodox quest to get to the bottom of this conspiracy.

“Lacuna is a thrilling mystery that takes everything players love about the Noir genre and envelops it in a sci-fi twist, while updating the point-and-click genre for modern players seeking something fresh,” said Assemble Entertainment CEO Stefan Marcinek. “Players loved the prologue, and we’re pleased to finally allow them to get to the bottom of the mystery!”

Jasmin Pfeiffer and Julian Colbus, Co-Founders of DigiTales Interactive, added, “Lacuna is our debut title, and we can’t believe it’s really finished! It’s a work of passion that has accompanied us since our university days, and we are so happy we can finally share it with the world and see the decisions players will make. We believe that games are the best medium to tell an immersive and poignant story, and we hope that you will get exactly that from our game.”

Winner of ‘Best Prototype’ at Game Award Saar and 2nd place as ‘Best Game’ at the Indie Game Fest 2019 and the one-hour prologue enjoying an extremely positive 92% Steam review rating, Lacuna is a contemporary take on a classic formula. While on the surface the game appears to follow the tropes of the tried-and-true point-and-click blueprint, Lacuna does away with cumbersome mechanics like repeating dialogue options, counter-intuitive puzzles, pixel hunting, and interruptive story breaks. Instead, the game uses WASD/controller controls, permanent changes to the plot based on the player’s choices, story-driven mysteries, optional interactive elements, multiple endings, and a deep, complex story that revolves entirely around the player’s actions.

Key Features Include: 

• A System-Wide Conspiracy: What seems like a simple, albeit high-profile murder is just the tip of the conspiracy iceberg, as one death leads to another and the body count begins to rise
• Die-alogue for Days: The crux of any investigation is conversation. Chat with a wide cast of unique NPCs with an extensive dialogue system where each interaction can reveal something new and the discourse doesn’t repeat.
• Choices Have Consequences: What players say and do will impact an ever-evolving story that forces them to make tough decisions and live with the outcome. With multiple unique endings, each player’s experience will be unique and the answers at the end of the investigation will vary depending on the steps and decisions they make along the way.

Published by Assemble Entertainment and developed by DigiTales Interactive, Lacuna is now available on Windows PC via Steam for £12.39 / €15.99 with a 15% launch discount. In addition to the standard edition, Assemble is also releasing a ‘Save The World’ edition on Steam for £20.49 / €25.99 USD, where 10% of the proceeds go to GoGiveOne. GoGiveOne was founded by the WHO Foundation and collects donations to provide COVID-19 vaccines for countries that cannot procure them.

Stay up to date with Lacuna by following DigiTales Interactive on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord.

About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for modernized award-winning Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning 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 1,200 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry.

About DigiTales Interactive
DigiTales Interactive is a micro game development studio based in Saarbrücken, Germany. The team has a diverse background in various disciplines including literature, music, marketing, pixel art, and programming. The studio’s games employ established storytelling wisdom from various media to convey philosophical ideas and other thought-provoking subject matter without sacrificing fun and entertainment. Learn more at https://digitales.games/about

Plus Brand New Free PvP Update Announced for June

London, UK – Thursday 20th May 2021 – Ever wanted to take on the guise of an elderly person, head out onto the street and get steamrolled by traffic, electrocuted by a tram line, and fired high into the sky strapped to a rocket? Yes? Really? Well, you may want to talk to a professional about just why that is but, more importantly,  Just Die Already – out today – just might be the game you’ve always dreamed of!

Curve Digital and DoubleMoose can today announce that the ‘old aged pensioner playground’ is finally available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch as well as PC on Steam and Epic Games Store, bringing its particular brand of multiplayer mayhem to gamers across the globe, whatever platform they’re playing on.

Just Die Already tells the tale of old folk who have just been kicked out of their retirement homes, competing with each other to secure a sweet spot somewhere new by performing dangerous challenges to qualify for free care. Players can either take on Just Die Already alone or compete in four-player online multiplayer (fully cross-platform too, thanks to Epic Online Services), ticking off dangerous challenges that put your life – and, indeed, every atom of your being – in danger. 

What’s more, today we can also excitedly announce the first free post-launch update: Coming this June, Just Die Already will sport a brand new Player Versus Player mode, allowing players to pitch boomer against boomer, fighting for their lives! 

The new mode will allow players to compete against their other old friends, taking part in PvP battles across four brand new arenas. It’ll be the first free update of many, with further exciting Just Die Already updates planned for the rest of 2021 and beyond.

Check out the available now Just Die Already trailer here:

For more insights into Frank’s mind, the protagonist of Just Die Already, follow the Twitter account here: @JustDieGame. Be warned: Frank does not hold back…or even know what Twitter is, really.

Just Die Already launches today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch as well as PC on Steam and Epic Games Store for £11.99/$14.99/€13.99. 

About DoubleMoose

DoubleMoose Games is a collective of several three-dimensional organic meat automatons, infused by four-dimensional souls, converging in the same space-time to produce audiovisual entertainment products for the human (and secret alien) inhabitants on “Earth”.

About Curve Digital

Curve Digital is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes classic indie gems For The King and Bomber Crew, critically acclaimed experiences such as Flame in the Flood and Autonauts, and the multi-million selling smash hit Human: Fall Flat, Curve Digital has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide.

In addition to working with a host of independent developers, Curve Digital’s internal family of studios includes Brighton-based development team, Runner Duck Games and established game studio IronOak Games. More information on Curve Digital can be found at http://www.curve-digital.com

THE AMAZING AMERICAN CIRCUS WITH STEAM PLAYTEST AND PRE-ORDER

Players can now join the open beta via Steam Playtest while Klabater celebrates Publisher Sale this week

WARSAW, POLAND – May 20, 2021 – Klabater is pleased to announce that The Amazing American Circus – a unique card game with sim elements – is now available for gamers worldwide in Steam Playtest! The game will hit PC and consoles on August 12th this year.

The launch of The Amazing American Circus open beta tests is a part of Klabater Publisher Sale celebration on Valve’s platform. Launching today (7 pm CET/1 pm ET) and lasting until 27th May, Klabater’s games will be available for purchase at attractive prices. 

STEAM PLAYTEST

Please visit The Amazing American Circus Steam page to join open beta tests!

The Amazing American Circus open beta tests will be carried out with the help of the official Steam Playtest mechanics. Players can now test the first of the four regions available in the game – the Wild West. Choose a different path on the map each time you play, solve region-specific quests and hire a different set of artists. Perform, hire artists, and manage your circus camp. There will be one limit to your build though – you may reach no more than 21 Fame Stars (these stars help you progress through regions in the game and face the toughest opponents).

PRE-ORDER
The Amazing American Circus is also already available for pre-order on GOG.com platform with a special discount. The Ringmaster’s Edition containing, among others, country-folk OST and a set of digital extras, including a stunning cookbook and a lore book, is available for 19,99 $/euro.

ABOUT THE GAMEThe Amazing American Circus is a blend of a Slay the Spire-style card game mixed with tycoon and simulation mechanics, as well as thoughtful resource management. Manage not only your artists but the entire circus camp. How you expand your circus depends only on you! Your main task in the game is to give circus performances. You will face an often extremely bored audience. Deciding which artists you put on the show is crucial since each of them has their own unique cards. Circus performance is a special card duel played between you and the audience. Their boredom or anger is your enemy, and your best weapons are brilliant performances and effective tricks performed by selected circus artists. Choose your cards wisely and try to skillfully identify the mood of the crowd.

What The Amazing American Circus has to offer?:

Become a legend! Save a run-down circus, gather a troupe of performers, and dare to defy the greatest showman on earth – P.T Barnum himself.
Recruit and train over 15 different types of circus artists
Take part in exciting battles on the circus arena using the beautifully illustrated collectible cards
Upgrade your circus caravan thanks to different types of wagons offering over 100 possible modifications
Meet both historical and fictional characters deeply embedded in American folklore, such as John D. Rockefeller, Susan B. Anthony, or Nikola Tesla
Immerse yourself in a story taking place during the turbulent era of the fading Wild West and enter the beautiful and dark world of Native American folklore and the immigrant populace
Listen to a unique soundtrack inspired by classic circus music and American country & folk

The Amazing American Circus will be released on August 12, 2021, on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. More information:

• game’s Discord channel
• Facebook profile
• Twitter profile

The Action-RPG from Cereal Games debuts on Nintendo’s console and PC on May 27th, with the PS4 and Xbox One versions following soon.

Madrid, May 20th, 2021. As of today, there is only one week left for the noir Action-RPG created by Cereal Games to be released on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Pecaminosa will follow shortly after; we will soon confirm the final release date of the versions for Sony and Microsoft consoles.

Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, in which you embody a disgraced detective on the strangest case of his career: helping the ghost of a dead mobster in his aim to wash away his sins and reach for Heaven. Grab your gun, hit the streets and do what you do best: investigate and interact with the scum

Pecaminosa blends the charm of pixel art and the mechanics of an Action RPG with the atmosphere of film noir. The Legend of Zelda combined with Touch of Evil.

You have not seen and played anything like it. Interrogate suspects, explore a city dominated by crime and sin, and never hesitate to use your fists and guns. These are hard times in a very tough city.

Customize your character’s appearance and equipment and have it evolve through the L.I.F.E. system, distributing experience points into four different parameters: Luck, Intelligence, Force and Endurance.

Play Blackjack to earn extra money, visit the liquor store, socialize with the scum, visit the police station and the brothel, in addition to other venues recreated with great graphic detail… and don’t trust anyone. There is a bullet with your name on it, and it’s eager to meet you.

Main features:

• Unique ambience: Film noir atmosphere with an original jazz soundtrack that will make you fall in love…
• Mini-games: Want to take home the pot playing Blackjack? Be our guest…The tables are still hot.
• Guns and apparel: Customize your character’s weapons and clothing, evolving them through the L.I.F.E. System.
• Boss battles: Let’s raise a glass or two to the good old times! Besides taking part in an intense and dashing narrative, you also get to fight against big, bad, bosses!

Pecaminosa will be released on May 27th, 2021 on Nintendo Switch and Steam. We will soon announce the release date for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions.

Development Commencing on next TimeSplitters; Deep Silver confirmed as publisher

Sydney, Australia, 20^th May 2021 | Today Deep Silver announces the formation of a new studio that will bring the much-loved TimeSplitters brand back to life. Key original members of the Free Radical Design team, including founders Steve Ellis and David Doak, have re-united to reform Free Radical Design.

The highly-regarded Free Radical Design team has a 22-year heritage under various guises and is responsible for some of the best-loved, most iconic videogames of the early 2000s, including TimeSplitters – the first title it released in 2000. The critically acclaimed TimeSplitters series went on to include two further iterations, all of which were loaded with humorous pop culture references as players battle across various locations and historical periods.  “It’s this unique style that earned the TimeSplitters series a large and passionate following who will, without doubt, be excited by the formation of Deep Silver’s latest studio and will look forward to learning more as the franchise moves forward” said Paul Nicholls, Global Brand and Marketing Director, Deep Silver.

“To finally be able to confirm that the studio has been formed and that we have a plan for the next TimeSplitters game is incredible,” commented Steve Ellis, Studio Development Director, Free Radical Design. “While we cannot tell you anything more at the moment, we look forward to sharing information in the future.”

The Free Radical Design team will commence development on the next TimeSplitters game in the coming months; for now they are concentrating on building the studio, which will be situated in the Nottingham area. Open positions within the studio will be advertised in due course.

Free Radical Design is a Deep Silver studio following the purchase of the TimeSplitters IP by Deep Silver owners Koch Media in 2018.

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ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT FREE RADICAL DESIGN

Free Radical Design was founded in 2021 by industry veterans Steve Ellis and David Doak, dedicated to taking the TimeSplitters brand forward. Both Steve and David worked on the original TimeSplitters, at a studio also called Free Radical Design, along with GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark at Rare. Free Radical Design is based in Nottingham UK and, as a newly established studio, it is looking to employ a team of developers to work on the next TimeSplitters game. Free Radical Design is a Deep Silver studio following the purchase of the TimeSplitters IP by Deep Silver owners Koch Media in 2018.

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 Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt which publish 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 Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Sega, Square Enix, 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 ten 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), Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands) and Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Rzeszów, Cracow / Poland). 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 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.

World of Warships takes a dive into Germanic mythology and pits the players against each other in the “Battle of the Beasts”

The May update adds a mythical limited time in game event, unravels the tales behind its German Destroyers and celebrates International Museum Day with a global live stream event

20 May 2021 —World of Warships’ (WoWS) May update 0.10.4, brings a variety of new and exciting additions and events to the game, diversifying the epic scale of content fans have come to expect.

The Beasts Awaken

For the next four weeks, players can align themselves with one of four mythical beasts from German mythology, and complete personal missions to earn better rewards for their team. Will it be Welthund, the monstrous black dog with its all seeing eye? Or will the flaming horseman Feuerputz ride to victory? Glühschwanz the draconic night ghost, and Lindwurm the half snake, half dragon are also vying for control of the waves; ultimately the players will decide who comes out on top. 

This limited event will play out in random, co-op and ranked battle types, and there are plenty of awards to be unlocked! But the story doesn’t end there…

The Tales of the German Destroyers

As the brand new German Destroyers continue their voyage on Early Access, players can now access a brand-new collection that tells the story of those warships and their captains, highlighting their outstanding features and armaments. Through unlocking each part of these historical collections, players can earn limited time premium account access, while getting a deeper understanding of the historic significance of these ships. There are four different sections to explore, with four elements to each section.

The Longest Night of Museums

Travel through history lessons doesn’t end there. On the occasion of the International Museum Day that’s traditionally celebrated every year on the 18 May, Wargaming prepared its very own The Longest Night of Museums – an online exhibition of popular naval museums from all around the globe.

The full 17-hour stream that was followed live by 1.4 million history enthusiasts is now available to watch on World of Warships Twitch and YouTube channels.

The online event includes exclusive virtual tours of 15 different historic sites, and in-depth Q&As with guides and historians from the museums. On top of that, during the event Verizon debuted a cutting-edge 5G AR experience called “Museum of Warships”, and showcased documentary content from The HISTORY® Channel.

New IP Poised to be the Company’s Next Big Franchise

SYDNEY (May 20, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that OUTRIDERS®, the high-intensity RPG-Shooter where survival demands aggression, surpassed 3.5 million unique players worldwide in its first month (April 1 – May 1, 2021), according to internal data. With acclaim from both players and critics across the globe, OUTRIDERS is on track to become the company’s next major franchise.

“With over 3.5 million unique players, average play times of over 30 hours and extremely high engagement for co-operative play, we and the amazing team at People Can Fly are so excited with this initial success,” said Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios. “Launching a new game IP is never easy and we remain very grateful for the community’s support and feedback – we continue to listen carefully and want to assure everyone that we are committed to improving and enhancing the experience in the coming weeks and months. We also look forward to expanding on Outriders in the future.”

OUTRIDERS is a hard-hitting RPG-Shooter set in an original dark sci-fi world. The last of humanity slowly bleeds out in the trenches of the wild and unforgiving world of Enoch, and you awake as one of the last of the Outriders and an Altered, infused with incredible powers. Journey across a hostile planet where everything has hyper-evolved to kill you. Choose from four different classes and use deep and flexible character customisation to build your own play style, collect twisted and beautiful guns and gear, and wield destructive and dominating powers. Stay aggressive, kill to heal and take the fight to your enemies in single player or with up to three players in co-op, as you explore the unknown across an epic story campaign.

Watch the latest OUTRIDERS trailer here:

The free OUTRIDERS demo is currently available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, as well as Steam and GeForce Now on PC.

OUTRIDERS launched on April 1, 2021, and is available now on PlayStation®5; PlayStation®4; Xbox Series X|S; Xbox One; Steam, Epic Games Store and GeForce NOW on PC; and Google Stadia.
 
For more information, visit www.outriders.net

OUTRIDERS official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/outridersgame
Follow OUTRIDERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/outriders
Follow OUTRIDERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outridersgame
Subscribe to OUTRIDERS on YouTube: www.youtube.com/outriders
Join the OUTRIDERS Discord: discord.gg/outriders  
Learn more about SQUARE ENIX here: http://www.square-enix.com
Learn more about People Can Fly: https://peoplecanfly.com 

ABOUT PEOPLE CAN FLY
Established in 2002, People Can Fly, is one of the best AAA game development studios in Poland and one of the leading UNREAL ENGINE studios in Europe. People Can Fly operates in Warsaw, Rzeszów, Newcastle and New York, with newly opened start-up studios in Łódź (PL) and Montreal (CA).

PCF made its mark on the shooter genre and is known for titles such as Bulletstorm: Full Clip (launched on April 7, 2017) , Gears of War: Judgment (published in 2013), Bulletstorm (an original, Unreal Engine 3-powered onslaught of ‘kill with skill’ gameplay and blockbuster moments, published in 2011.) and Painkiller (launched in 2004).

Besides Outriders People Can Fly is currently working on two other AAA projects:  new game for Square Enix and recently announced original, action-adventure title for Take-Two Interactive.

People Can Fly made its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in December 2020.

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum™ and Sleeping Dogs®.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 161 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

OUTRIDERS © 2020 Square Enix Limited. All rights reserved. Developed by PCF Group S.A. SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, FINAL FANTASY, and DRAGON QUEST are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. OUTRIDERS, TOMB RAIDER, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, EIDOS, JUST CAUSE, LIFE IS STRANGE, and SLEEPING DOGS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. TAITO and SPACE INVADERS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Taito Corporation.  People Can Fly and the People Can Fly logo are registered trademarks, all used courtesy of People Can Fly Sp. z o.o.  PlayStation is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Stadia is a trademark of Google LLC. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Reina & Jericho Time Travels to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2021

EDMONTON, Alberta – May 19, 2021 – Reina & Jericho, the touching metroidvania from Reclamation Games following a woman’s time-bending journey to save the love of her life, takes the fight for freedom to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2021 alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch and PC versions.

As a corrupt and tyrannical regime collapses, Reina witnesses the abduction of her lover, Jericho, by the forces of her former oppressors. In a desperate attempt to rescue Jericho, Reina follows them into a mysterious subterranean facility teeming with deadly devices and supernatural artifacts that are the key to regaining power.

Trapped in this underground fortress, Reina realizes she is in possession of a necklace imbued with the power to allow her to revisit the recent past and undo her mistakes. Wielding the power to manipulate cause and effect, Reina must decide how far she’s willing to go in order to save herself, rescue Jericho, and exact her revenge on those that brought them here.

Collect artifacts to slice through robot enemies and armed guards while gathering the power-ups left behind to enhance Reina’s skills. Stop by the ornate fountains wielding healing waters to restore her health, double back to the past to right any wrongs and survive the many traps laid out against her by the powerful henchmen controlling the failing state.

Navigate an adventure with multiple possible endings across three game types. Alongside Story mode and Speedrun mode, Randomizer ensures no detail is ever the same in Reina’s mission as she sets out to rescue the love of her life. Set to a moving soundtrack featuring emotive live recordings, Reina and Jericho presents stylized environments, intense gameplay, and a powerful story about love, regret and the consequences of our choices.

“With Reina & Jericho, we set out to create a game where the narrative impacts players just as much as the mechanics and action,” said Dave Wightman, Founder and CEO, Reclamation Games. “We’ve combined an action-packed platformer with a powerful story to teach us lessons about love, life, and what it takes to do the right thing in the face of pain and adversity. It’s a tale we can’t wait to share with everyone on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year.”

Reina & Jericho will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC for $19.99 in Q3 2021.

For more information, please visit the official Reina & Jericho website, follow Reclamation Games on Twitter for updates and join the community on Discord.

About Reclamation Games 

Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Reclamation Games is a one-developer studio aiming to create touching gaming experiences through the distinctive use of art, music, and storytelling. Reina & Jericho is the company’s first release and a passion project from founder Dave Wightman. Reclamation Games seeks to fill the gaps in the industry, tackling beloved genres in inventive ways and breathing new life into familiar concepts.

STORY OF SEASONS Series Sales Flourish at 25th Anniversary ‒ Pioneers of Olive Town Becomes XSEED Games’ Fastest Selling Title Ever, Friends of Mineral Town Hits New Milestone

Latest Entry Sees Steady Supply of Post-launch Enhancements and Expansions

TORRANCE, Calif. ‒ May 19, 2021 ‒ XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is proud to announce that the Nintendo Switch™ system farm/life sim game STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is the company’s fastest-selling title with over 200,000 units sold on a single platform in North America. This milestone was reached within 2 months of its March release, breaking the record previously held by STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town, which took five months to reach 200,000 units sold before continuing on to reach a new sales milestone of over 250,000 units sold on Nintendo Switch in North America from its debut last July. The game has been receiving a steady stream of updates since launch to improve the player experience, with more improvements planned as the development team continues to listen to fan feedback.

The tireless Mayor Victor is reviewing all feedback left at the local Tourist Information Center, offering the following comment about the future of his beloved Olive Town:“Olive Town is an invaluable treasure to us all, tourist and resident alike. We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings, and we’re just getting started! The townsfolk and I have been busy collaborating on new improvements and attractions to welcome both veteran tourists and folks who might be new to our shores. Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the courageous farmers who helped spread the word about our humble community. From OLIVE us here at Olive Town, you have our sincerest thanks!”

Known as Bokujo Monogatari in Japan, the critically-acclaimed franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with phased DLC releases for the STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town ‘Expansion Pass’. Released in five-parts, the bundle includes story content, new characters, and exclusive costumes, providing fresh experiences for the inhabitants of Olive Town. The DLC kicked off recently with Animal Attire costumes for the protagonists and marriage candidates, and ‘Olive Town Mystery Files,’ the first of a series of two sub-scenarios. The ‘Windswept Falls Expansion Pack’ will be released later this month with a new area home to four characters from a past entry on the Nintendo 3DS™ system – including two marriage candidates. Additional details about the ‘Expansion Pass’ can be found here.

About STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is a brand-new adventure that drops eager explorers in Olive Town, a charming seaside community on the edge of the untamed frontier, where they will work to breathe life back into their grandfather’s dilapidated farm. Though it may at first appear to be a sleepy burg, Olive Town is home to dozens of unique characters to befriend when players are ready to take a break from building their dream farm – a dream farm where further exploration of the farm can yield magical lands where seasons never change, an island in the sky and even a unicorn to ride!

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America on the Nintendo Switch™ system, STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town launched on Mar. 23, 2021. The title has been rated “E for Everyone” on Nintendo Switch by the ESRB.

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About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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