CD PROJEKT RED today announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition is now available on Sony’s PlayStation Now streaming service.

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition, PlayStation Now subscribers take on the role of professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia as he ventures on a quest to find Ciri — the Child of Prophecy — all against the backdrop of the imminent invasion of the fearsome Wild Hunt. Players will set out on an open-world, dark fantasy adventure, exploring the monster-infested land of the Continent and experiencing a mature narrative filled with choice and consequence.

Watch trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition

In addition to the base game, as well as all additional DLC and improvements made available post-launch,the Game of the Year Edition also contains both expansions. In Hearts of Stone, Geralt takes on a contract from the enigmatic Master Mirror, journeying deep into No Man’s Land and beyond. And in Blood and Wine, the White Wolf explores the majestic region of Touissant, uncovering the terrifying secrets that lie within. 

Upon its release on PlayStation Now, players will be able to stream and download the game via the dedicated app on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as stream it via the official PC desktop app. For more information regarding all things The Witcher 3, visit the official website

About The Witcher franchise

Created by CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher is a series of fantasy role-playing games following the adventures of professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. To date, the series has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and garnered over 1000 awards. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which released in 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and later in 2019 on the Nintendo Switch, won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The Witcher games are set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Chris Koźmik form Silver Lemur Games here. I’m taking part in the upcoming Steam Festival (16th June). I have uploaded a demo just a moment ago (available on the main page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1437750/Stellar_Monarch_2/ will be deactivated after the festival). But I would recommend to wait a bit since I will be uploading a newer version just before the festival starts.

Also, if by any chance you miss the festival or want to check it later, drop me a line and I will send you a direct link to the demo which can be run anytime.

Note that the demo is more like a preview, to give you the overall feel and premise of the game and the mechanics. It’s missing most content and is not really playable yet (but still most of the mechanics are there and it should give you a good indication of what to expect).

Copyright © 2021 Silver Lemur Games, All rights reserved.

New bundle featuring remasters of Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 revealed for PC and consoles

FRANKFURT, Germany – June 1, 2021 – Crytek has announced the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, coming to consoles and PC this fall. The Crysis Remastered Trilogy features the single-player remasters of Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, optimized in partnership with Saber Interactive for modern gaming systems. The three-game bundle will launch on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (with improved performance on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S). The remasters of Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 will also be made available individually (Crysis Remastered is already available for these platforms now).

Experience the complete Crysis storyline from the very beginning to the epic finale with this all-in-one bundle perfect for long-time fans and franchise newcomers alike. Battle overwhelming forces across the islands of the Pacific to the heart of New York City in a desperate fight for mankind’s survival. The Crysis Remastered Trilogy includes:

Crysis Remastered:

A simple rescue mission turns into an all-out war as alien invaders swarm over a chain of islands in the Pacific. Playing as super-soldier Prophet, Crysis arms you with a powerful Nanosuit equipped with speed, strength, armor, and cloaking abilities. Use a vast arsenal of modular weaponry and adapt your tactics and gear to dominate enemies in an enormous sandbox world.

Crysis 2 Remastered:

Aliens have returned to a world ravaged by climate disasters. As the invaders lay waste to New York and begin an assault that threatens the total annihilation of humankind, only you have the technology to lead the fight back. Equipped with the upgraded Nanosuit 2.0, customize your armor and weapons in real-time and unlock powerful abilities in the battle for humanity’s survival.

Crysis 3 Remastered:

New York City has been transformed into a sprawling urban rainforest sheltered by a giant nanodome. Equipped with the deadly Predator Bow, Prophet must fight through seven distinct districts against human and alien forces, using the Nanosuit’s superior technology to deploy brute force or stealth to achieve his goals. There’s no wrong way to save the world.

“We’re excited to announce that these iconic Crysis games are returning in one bundle, remastered for a new generation of hardware,” said Crytek’s Steffen Halbig, Project Lead. “Each game is enhanced to look and play beautifully on today’s platforms, delivering the finest Crysis experience for both newcomers to our classic franchise or players wishing to relive the adventure.”

For more information about the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, please visit www.crysis.com.

About Crytek

Crytek is an independent video game developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution, CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.

For more information, visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com.

Focus Home Interactive’s Fast-Paced FPS Necromunda: Hired Gun Launches Today on PC & Consoles

PARIS — June 1, 2021 — Necromunda: Hired Gun, the new FPS from the passionate teams at Streum On Studio and Focus Home Interactive, is out today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC, featuring Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X|S and a free PlayStation®5 upgrade for PlayStation®4 owners.

Check out our review for Necromunda: Hired Gun here

Necromunda: Hired Gun Review

Welcome to the gritty hive city of Necromunda, set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city. As a rising bounty hunter, you’ll use the many deadly tools in your kit to see your contracts through and make a name for yourself in this infamous underworld. Hired Gun’s rich universe is filled with over-the-top characters, missions, weapons and perks — including your cyber-augmented mastiff companion!

Navigate an ocean of crime and corruption to balance the bloody ecosystem of Necromunda as a merciless hired gun, equipped with a sprawling arsenal and dozens of customizable body augments to run on walls and leap over chasms. Your cyber-mastiff will sniff out and kill enemies for you, while your grappling hook allows quick, agile traversal of the city’s massive environments. The money’s good… but can you survive the hunt?

Physical copies of Necromunda: Hired Gun for consoles will be available at a later date. For more on the game, check out www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/necromunda-hired-gun.

Available June 2nd for  Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One!

The challenging 2D platformer Dungeon Escape will arrive on consoles June 2nd, available digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for just US$4.99/€4.99.

Dungeon Escape features numerous single-screen challenges, each of which can be retried as many times as necessary. Die and repeat, learn from mistakes and feel your skills improving with each attempt. Can you overcome the many trials that lie ahead?

About Dungeon Escape

You’ve been trapped in a dungeon filled with deadly traps and ruthless enemies! But with enough cunning and nimble dexterity, there could still be a chance at survival, however small it may be. Navigate chambers of increasing difficulty as your search for an exit. Dodge or kill your captors, find keys to unlock doors, leap over spikes and watch out for saw blades!

Dungeon Escape features numerous single-screen challenges, each of which can be retried as many times as necessary. Die and repeat, learn from mistakes and feel your skills improving with each attempt. Can you overcome the many trials that lie ahead?

Acclaimed side-scrolling point-and-click adventure brings exciting modern twist on the genre

Rome, Italy – 1st June 2021. VLG publishing (a label owned by award-winning video game publisher, Leonardo Interactive) and developer imaginarylab, a studio dedicated to raising the bar in interactive storytelling are thrilled to announce that point-and-click side-scrolling adventure game Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town will launch for Nintendo Switch on 8th June, 2021.

Fans of classic games such as Day of the Tentacle and Monkey Island will soon be able to experience this modern take on these side-scrolling adventures, perfectly suited to the Nintendo Switch. Following the successful launch of the acclaimed PC version, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town will captivate gamers with its beautifully drawn 3D visuals and contemporary mechanics, making it a must-buy title for all point-and-click enthusiasts.

You can watch the new trailer for Will Morgan and the Curse of Bone below: 

Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town offers a modern take on point-and-click adventure games by having players collect clues and solve puzzles in a computerized 3D pirate themed world. As Willy uncovers details regarding his father’s mysterious disappearance, fans of all ages are able to enjoy hilarious dialogue, whimsical characters and charming cartoon graphics. Old school fans of the genre can appreciate easter eggs that reference iconic titles they grew up with during the good old days of gaming.

10 years have passed since the mysterious disappearance of Willy’s father, the famous archaeologist Henry Morgan. After Willy receives a strange letter containing a cryptic message he heads on a perilous adventure to Bone Town, an unconventional place full of pirates and shady characters, to once and for all uncover the truth behind what happened to his father. 

Key Features:

• Non-linear gameplay – Explore without constraint, collect items and solve stimulating puzzles.
• Unique graphic style – A fantastical world with a magical atmosphere.
• Full HD quality – Cinematographic cutscenes and over 50 locations to see.
• A pirate world with a modern twist – Pirates and computers? Why not?!
• 15 NPCs to interact with – Learn about the story through several hours of interactive dialogues packed with irony and easter eggs.
• Original soundtrack – More than two hours of original music.

Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town will be launching for Nintendo Switch on 8th June, 2021 and can be pre-ordered on the Nintendo eStore now. The PC version is available to buy now via Steam and GOG. For more information please the official website at www.leonardointeractive.com/game/willy-morgan/

About Leonardo Interactive

Leonardo Interactive is an award-winning video games publisher based in Rome, Italy and it has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, the company has made notable launches to date including the award-winning Dry Drowning and the point and click adventure Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town. Leonardo Interactive is also owner of VLG publishing that is focusing on bringing into the market the best stories ever written.

About VLG Publishing

VLG – label of Leonardo Interactive – is a publishing service company set up with the goal of working with games that tell strong stories and cast an eye on culture, while bringing truly memorable entertainment to gamers across the spectrum, whether on PC, console or mobile, and wherever in the world they may be playing. VLG provides developers with a structured network of advisors and experts, fostering new talents, trends and ideas to drive the next revolution of interactive storytelling. https://leonardointeractive.com/

About imaginarylab

imaginarylab is a video game studio created in 2015 and based in Italy. Currently working on their first game, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, imaginarylab aspires to raise the bar in interactive storytelling by delivering unforgettable narratives and engaging adventures.

Parachuting onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation platforms and Google Stadia later this year

Walnut Creek, Calif. (June 1, 2021) – Flick off those fleas, get groomed and grab the nearest grenade, Super Animal Royale is now available on Xbox Game Preview across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, the Founder’s Edition, which comes with exclusive DLC, is available for free via Xbox Game Pass Perks. 
 
Learn more about what you can play with each version of the game in Modus’ blog here: modusgames.com/news/play-super-animal-royale-for-free-on-xbox-game-preview-now
 
Today’s launch was accompanied by a brand-new trailer that showcases just how furrocious the 64-player fight to the death gets:

Coinciding with today’s launch is a new Animal Pass season and the major “Shorelines Update” that increases the map size and introduces new Super Animals to the fray – turtles! Slow and steady may win the race, but when the skunk gas closes in, you’ll probably want to find a hamster ball.
 
Players who have enjoyed the game on Steam Early Access up to this point can continue on Xbox consoles with cross-save and cross-platform matchmaking available from day one. 
 
Super Animal Royale is a battle royale with a zoological twist. Play as your favorite cuddly, genetically modified animal picked from 300+ breeds, find your style with 600+ cosmetic items, and jump off the back of a Giant Eagle and into a 64-player fight to the death! You’ll fire shotguns and sparrows, toss grenades and bananas, ride emus and hamster balls all the way to the top of the food chain. The explosive top-down action pairs perfectly with an expressive flat-design style, and the innovative fog-of-war-system enables a game that’s as deep and strategic as it is fun and accessible.
 
Hunt down the latest details on Super Animal Royale by visiting AnimalRoyale.com, joining the Super Animal Royale Discord server (https://discord.gg/animalroyale), or following the game on Twitter (@AnimalRoyale).
 
For details on Modus Games’ full lineup, visit its official site or follow Modus on Twitter (@moosekebabs

About Modus Games 
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Pixile Studios
Pixile was founded in 2011 to create online multiplayer games that are accessible enough for new players to enjoy right away, but deep enough to keep them coming back for more. After completing the competitive multiplayer tower defense game Stratosphere, Pixile is now fully focused on Super Animal Royale, which delivers a whole new perspective on the battle royale genre. Visit pixilestudios.com for more informatio

San Paolo, Brasil – June 01 – META Publishing and Brazilian solo developer Alex Kikuchi (1M Bits Horde!) are happy to reveal the story-driven life sim RPG Spirit of the Island. The game will be released on PC in 2021, with a Kickstarter campaign set to launch soon. If funded, Kickstarter pledges will be used to develop console versions and cross-platform multiplayer support. 

The game is scheduled to release on PC in Q4 2021.

Inspired by relaxed gaming experiences like Stardew Valley, Moonlighter, Animal Crossing, and Legend of Zelda, Spirit of the Island doubles down on story elements in a life sim RPG. Help the local town to become a thriving tourist destination and discover your past.

Spirit Of The Island, a story-driven simulation RPG featuring crafting, management, and building mechanics, will take players to the tropical island. The former tourist paradise now lays in ruins, and the few people that still inhabit it need all the help they can get. 

You will meet new friends, lend a hand with the restorations, and contribute to turning your island back into the popular attraction it once was. Listen to breathtaking tales, complete challenging missions, learn new skills and discover more about your past as you explore the unique locations that make up the archipelago.

• A Vibrant World To Explore – Travel through vibrant and carefully crafted environments, packed with exotic locations to see and unique items to collect!
• A Village To Restore – Build new activities, communicate with the villagers, create farms, take care of animals, and learn more about your past.  
• The Power of Two – Grab your friend and embark on an epic journey together! Explore the Archipelago, fight the pirates, find epic loot, and discover the secrets of the tropical paradise!
• A Crowd To Entertain – Tourists are a quintessential part of your economy! They’ll come and visit your land every single day. Keep them entertained and present your resort in the best way possible! 

Links and Goodies:

Spirit Of The Island on Steam
Spirit Of The Island Website
META Publishing Website

About META Publishing

META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!

About 1M Bits Horde​

1M Bits Horde is a solo developer from Brazil working with remote professionals on art and soundtrack. After developing hundreds of prototypes, Kikuchi started working on the Spirit Of The Island in 2020

You and your friends are the heroes in a new VR experience based on Ubisoft’s beloved game

MELBOURNE, Australia (June 1, 2021) – Today, Zero Latency VR and Ubisoft are launching Far Cry® VR: Dive into Insanity, a free-roaming virtual reality experience in 33 locations around the globe. Prepare to come face-to-face with Vaas as you are transported into the world of Far Cry® 3. Fight your way across Rook Islands’ vast environments as you and your group dive deeper and deeper into the jungle. You’re about to discover the definition of insanity.

“We’re always looking for new ways to provide our players with the very best entertainment the freeroam VR industry has to offer, and our new Far Cry® VR: Dive into Insanity experience is exceptional,” said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. “We worked closely with Ubisoft to make sure the action-packed world of Far Cry would feel authentic for fans and entice new players as well.”

“Bolstered by Zero Latency’s one-of-a-kind concept, free-roaming VR is an excellent way for gamers and non-gamers alike to explore the vivid world of Far Cry. We’re thrilled to offer a game that brings people together to create memorable moments” said Deborah Papiernik, VP of New Business at Ubisoft.

Zero Latency VR’s unique experience provides up to eight players with props and plenty of space to move, allowing them to become immersed in the tropical paradise of Rook Islands before being kidnapped by Vaas and his army of henchmen. Far Cry® VR: Dive into Insanity’s mechanics are simple and intuitive, giving players the freedom to discover the vast, colorful world of the game. Collaboration and teamwork will be key for players to find their way through the deranged warlord’s jungle gauntlet and get off the island together.

Each location is working to provide the best environment possible for staff and customers based on local guidance to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.

Attendees are encouraged to tag #FarCryVR on social media to share video and pictures of their Far Cry® VR experiences.

More information about the experience can be found at https://zerolatencyvr.com/games/farcryvr

About Zero Latency VR
Zero Latency VR opened the world’s first free-roam VR entertainment venue in 2015 and has grown into the largest free-roam virtual reality entertainment network on the planet today, making it accessible to millions worldwide. Zero Latency VR now has 45 venues in 22 countries and counting. Learn more at https://zerolatencyvr.com/

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.

CUSTOMIZE AND PLAY THROUGH YOUR VERY OWN DUNGEON IN SOLASTA: CROWN OF THE MAGISTER

French independent development studio and veteran tabletop gamers, Tactical Adventures today released a new trailer for their recently released tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister. The trailer shows off the highly anticipated and community requested Dungeon Maker tool. The Dungeon Maker allows players to create and customize their own dungeons, bring them into the game to play, as well as share them with others to play through and enjoy.

Wizards of the Coast has granted Tactical Adventures a license to use the Dungeon & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

Check out our review for the game here

Solasta is a team-based tactical role-playing game where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. The dynamic and mysterious world features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their rogue down into shafts and caverns to scope out what lies ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hallows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if players are not careful, it will give away the party’s position to nasty creatures bent on their demise.

Media interested in reviewing Solasta: Crown of the Magister should email Danitra Alomia ([email protected]).

For more information on Solasta: Crown of the Magister: visit the website, purchase on Steam, purchase on GOG, purchase on the Microsoft Store, purchase on the Humble Store follow on Twitter, Instagram, like on Facebook, watch on YouTube, and Twitch, and join the conversation on Discord or the official forums.

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