Play Han Solo’s New Table Now for Free in Star Wars™ Pinball VR

Jump in the cockpit for the first major post-launch update for Zen Studios’ latest acclaimed pinball game

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 27, 2021 – On today’s episode of The Pinball Show, Zen Studios announced that the Han Solo pinball table, from the Star Wars Pinball Heroes Within pack, is now available for free in the hit Star Wars™ Pinball VR game on the Oculus Quest platform, Steam VR, and PlayStation®VR. This marks the first major content update for the game since it launched last month, and fans can expect even more exciting surprises in the near future.

The new Han Solo table is a nerf-herding tribute to the Classic Trilogy’s original lovable rogue, with a focus on pure physics, speed, and shooting. Go for high scores alongside Han and Chewie, and experience intense moments like the dangerous asteroid field chase in the enhanced immersion of VR. You’ll also unlock new Fan Cave customization options dedicated to the greatest scoundrel in the galaxy.

Star Wars Pinball VR delivers a growing collection of amazing tables, including new designs such as The Mandalorian and Star Wars Classic Collectibles. The game expands the core Star Wars™ Pinball experience with exclusives like a decked out Fan Cave to call home for your tables and digital collectibles, plus mesmerizing gameplay features like Total Immersion Mode and full 360-degree mini-games. For more on Star Wars™ Pinball VR, visit www.StarWarsPinball.com.

And for more information on all of Zen Studios’ pinball tables, including a new steampunk pirate-themed table set to debut in Pinball FX, Zen’s next-generation pinball experience launching later this year on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via the Epic Games Store, visit https://zenstudios.com/games.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen Studios has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including NBC Universal, FOX Digital Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment, South Park Studios and Lucasfilm.

Zen’s CastleStorm franchise has won the developer critical acclaim and commercial success, including the coveted Editor’s Choice awards from both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Its Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007. And Operencia: The Stolen Sun stands as one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of 2019. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

For this week’s ATLAS update the Grapeshot team delivers major changes to Sea Forts, providing three different options to buff your fleet! Three new towers – the Atlantean Spire, the Industrial Generator and the Army of the Damned Pylon – are available for construction on the Sea Fort islands, with each providing a different buff for ships on the same server.

Additional bug fixes for PC and Xbox One Pathfinders are listed in ye patch notes HERE

Need a little speed? The Atlantean Spire gives you a little extra wind in your sails, providing a Buff of Sailing Speed +15%.

Defenses need a boost? Try the Industrial Generator to fortify your fleet providing Buff of Ship Damage Resistance +15%.

The Army of the Damned Pylon will add more firepower to your arsenal providing Buff of Ship Damage Boost +15%.

The towers can be learned by training in Advanced Automation, are built at the Smithy and are powered with coal as fuel. Only one tower can be built per Sea Fort island.

Haven’t yet sailed the beautiful ATLAS waters? Starting today, ATLAS is part of the Open World Sale On Steam at 50% off for a limited time!

ATLAS pirates will stake their claim in this vast open world while endeavoring to construct custom ships, search for buried treasure, siege and conquer fortresses, plunder traveling merchants, then recruit a crew to join their powerful Armada and engage in the ultimate quest for fortune and glory! ATLAS has full cross-platform support, allowing Xbox and Steam PC players to battle together in the same gigantic world.

For the latest dispatch on #playATLAS, keep yer one good eye trained on this here information:

• Hoist ye sails to our Homepage: www.playatlas.com/
• Natter n’ chatter on Discord: discord.gg/playatlas
• Hear ye, hear ye on Twitter: twitter.com/sailtheatlas
• Navigate ye olde Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/playatlas
• Watch us scallywags on Twitch: twitch.tv/sailtheatlas
• Plus ye can band with us Pirates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/playatlasgame

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Gameplay Reveal

Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and Supermassive Games have revealed official gameplay of The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, which will launch later this year on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC.

To get a first look at the gameplay reveal

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes drops players into 2003, in the shadow of the Zagros mountains in Iraq where a military unit is caught within the ruins of a buried Sumerian temple. Something ancient and evil has awakened in the shadows and has found a new prey to hunt. Will they each prioritize their own survival, or put aside their fears and their personal rivalries to fight together as one?

House of Ashes is the third game in the The Dark Pictures Anthology series – standalone, cinematic branching horror games where the decisions you make in the game determine the story you receive. 

For more information about The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, please visit our website, follow us on Facebook, or join the conversation on Twitter.

Prepare to Fight for the Mortal Realms — Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Is Out Now on PC & Consoles

PARIS — May 27, 2021 — Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground, the action-packed, turn-based strategy game developed by Gasket Games, published by Focus Home Interactive and based on Games Workshop’s iconic fantasy IP, lands today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Command three extraordinary factions and battle in non-linear solo campaigns or online multiplayer with full cross-play support.

This is Storm Ground, a dark-fantasy world of heroes and hellish creatures where immortal knights ride heavenly stardrakes to eradicate Chaos and Death across the realms. Lead your highly customizable forces into fearsome battles with dynamic, turn-based strategy tactics and fast-paced action. Victories will give you upgrades for new unit types, powerful equipment, and devastating skills. For more information on Warhammer Age of Sigmar:Storm Ground, check out www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground.

GENTLE & LA BRAVA JOIN THE MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 PLAYABLE CHARACTER ROSTER TODAY; LAUNCH TRAILER REVEALED

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Gentle & La Brava have begun searching for their spotlight as the newest members of the MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 playable character roster. Additionally, the 5th DLC costume, “Celebration Wear Set,” will also be available alongside Gentle & La Brava.

To help the pair further broaden their internet fame, check out the official launch trailer

The villainous duo, who will function as one character unit, are the 5th-and-final addition to the game’s first Season Pass, which also features the previously released Tetsutetsu, Itsuka Kendo, Mei Hatsume, and Hawks. Players may either unlock and purchase the characters individually, or instantly unlock the first four and gain immediate access to Gentle & La Brava upon release by purchasing the Season Pass for $19.99.

A second MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 Season Pass has also been announced today, which will begin bringing even more fan-favorite Heroes and Villains to the battlefield starting summer 2021.

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM.

Robotality’s rip-roaring turn-based adventure full of occult mystery, tactical battles and punching Nazis arrives on Nintendo Switch for the first time

London, UK – 28 May 2021. Robotality and Chucklefish today launched their turn-based strategy adventure PATHWAY on Nintendo Switch worldwide.

See Pathway in action in the Launch Trailer here.

Pathway on Nintendo Switch includes all updates from previous versions of the game as well as the latest addition, the massive Adventurers Wanted update. Pathway for Nintendo Switch features updated AI and game balancing, new tactics and abilities, a new loot system, new combat arenas, and even more special narrative events and story to explore. Whether you’re a fresh adventurer enjoying the story for the first time or a veteran explorer, Pathway on Nintendo Switch is the ultimate version to play at home or on the go.

About Pathway

The year is 1936 and Nazi influence stretches across Europe and the Middle East. Rumours abound of secret excavations, mysterious artifacts, occult rituals and objects of immense power. In Pathway, you’ll lead a team of bold adventurers into the deserts of Northern Africa to unearth ancient relics and uncover hidden treasures before they fall into evil hands.

Pathway is a fast-paced tactics game in a world of pulp adventure. Run for cover, flank enemies and use your team’s special abilities to turn history in your favour!

• Dynamic Adventures– Discover five campaigns of varying difficulty, with every attempt spawning a new web of narrative surprises and deadly skirmishes.
• Tough Choices– Explored locations offer hand-crafted narrative events and big choices. Search the well? Save the villagers? It’s up to you!
• Build your Team of Adventurers– Each of Pathway’s 16 unlockable characters has their own skills and quirks which impact combat and story encounters.
• Decisive Conflicts– Use cover and positioning in thrilling turn-based squad combat. Learn to make the best of your team’s abilities and equipment to defeat the forces of evil!
• Hidden Treasures– Trade-in valuable loot to upgrade your team’s arsenal with rare weapons and armour.
• Recover and Replay– Experiment with different team combinations and abilities until your foes have been vanquished!
• Hardcore Mode – The most challenging path yet, if you can complete Pathway on this setting we salute you!

Pathway for Switch is available for in the Nintendo eShop here for £12.99 / € 13,99 /  $ 15.99.

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About Robotality

Robotality is an independent game development studio headquartered in Germany but with developers all over the world. We believe that a small tight-knit and passionate group of people can produce some truly unique game experiences.

About Chucklefish

We’re an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011 Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realize their own visions. We’re the publisher of titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With our third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from our publishing partners, we’ve never been more proud to remain independent.

Supporting Characters Join the Fight, Pushing the Overall Playable Character Count to 37! 

Hertfordshire, 27^th May 2021 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force announced the addition of 10 new playable fighters in SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, adding in a collection of supporting characters who are now ready to join the battle in KOEI TECMO’s epic tactical-action experience. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 is currently under development for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System (playable on PlayStation®5 via Backward Compatibility), the Xbox One consoles (playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®, and is set to launch across Europe on July 27, 2021.

The SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 characters announced today include ten former non-playable characters who are now ready to fight for the spotlight. These characters feature unique graphics, but since they are more of the game’s supporting cast and not part of the main storyline, they may not have the unique “Power Attacks” and other features that the previously announced 27 characters employ in battle. Nonetheless, these characters are fierce, and should not be overlooked when it comes to combat.

Members of the new supporting cast include everyone from Nobunaga’s younger brother, Nobuyuki Oda, to Motonari Mōri’s grandson, Terumoto Mōri. Additional historic figures will also be featured, including Motonobu Okabe, Katsuyori Takeda, Motoharu Kikkawa, Dōsan Saitō, Yoshitatsu Saitō, Yoshiaki Ashikaga, Yoshikage Asakura, and Fujihide Mitsubuchi.

In addition, KOEI TECMO confirmed that SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 will receive a slew of post-launch DLC, including all-new scenarios, BGM sets, and horses!

KOEI TECMO Europe have also previously revealed that fans of the SAMURAI WARRIORS series will be able to get their hands on two different must-have special editions of SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, exclusively available through the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store. Treasure Box version of SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 includes the game’s soundtrack, an art book, a selection of postcards (alongside a display case), a deluxe cloth poster showcasing the game’s vibrant new art style, and a copy of the game, all packaged into a samurai themed collector’s box. The Collector’s Edition of the game includes all of the content featured in the Treasure Box version, alongside a mini acrylic stand set featuring the pivotal characters from this epic historical drama. To learn more about these special editions, and future offerings, be sure to sign-up to the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store mailing list.

For more information on SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 ©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 is a trademark or registered trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

YOU DON’T BELONG HERE, OUTCAST! IN A PLACE THAT ONLY EXISTS IN THE LIMINAL SPACE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, THERE IS NO WAY BACK AND ONLY ONE WAY FORWARD!

Giebelstadt, Germany / Brighton, UK May 27th, 2021
Carve a gold-soaked path into the underworld up to Elysium and defeat the denizens of the realms of hell with cold steel. Spew molten golden bolts from the rotating barrels of your otherwordly pieces of handheld artillery. Gather the golden Danake and satisfy the demands of the Priests of Purgatory to earn your redemption!
All this is accompanied by an appropriately brutal Death-Metal soundtrack explicitly written for this game by the devs themselves!

Come and take it!

PERISH is a hellish four-player first-person Co-Op shooter with endless battles in order to ascend to the heavens. Face eternal doom and slay hordes of demonic creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to exsiccated priests in exchange for increasingly powerful melee and firearms. Overwhelm abominable bosses and use the spoils of war to gain entrance to Elysium, a place reserved for mortals related to the gods and heroes. Gold and Death are waiting.
The revenant creatures at the gates of hell are consumed by the same lust for gold that motivates your own craving. Succumb to these dark souls and lose all of your precious wealth. Start over! Death is Sisyphean!
Muster up to three friends and reap the tides of hellish hordes together. Deploy co-op-specific gear and gadgetry to support, defend and revive each other on the perilous path towards eternal oblivion.

“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.”

– Caesar, Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Wishlist now on Steam!

Features

• 1-4 player online co-op campaign sprawling across dilapidated temples, volcanic foundries, and ancient shipwrecks
• A series of magnificent boss-fights against rare and unheard-of colossal deities from ancient Greek mythology
• More than 10 handcrafted and ornate javelins, swords, bows, and guns each with its own unique and upgradeable offensive capabilities
• Gratuitous, brutal, gold-soaked ranged and melee combat against enemies with distinctive battle behaviors
• Morbid gladiators: enemies in PERISH are unforgiving, and as you travel further through Purgatory you will meet a slew of enemies inspired by Ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian mythologies
• Post-launch support: free updates to the PERISH universe, with strange new enemies and even crazier weapons to play with

About Item 42:Item 42 is headed by Regan and Bret Ware, two brothers from Brighton, UK striving to make unusual and inspiring gameworlds. The two also create top-tier enterprise real-time and VR content for clients as diverse as ISG to Spotify and Jaguar Land Rover.

About HandyGames:

HandyGames™ is part of the THQ Nordic and Embracer Group family and operates as an international publisher for mid-sized projects and developers for a worldwide audience.

The focus lies on creating and publishing games for current gen consoles like PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch™ as well as games for Steam and many other PC gaming distribution channels. HandyGames™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, for example VR (Virtual Reality) on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all kind of genres for Android smartphones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads and many other mobile and smart devices.

As a games company and that is truly passionate about gaming, we always strive for gameplay innovation. We received the German Developer Award as “Best German Game Studio” in 2015 and produced and published award-winning games of virtually every video gaming genre imaginable for a diverse range of audiences and gameplay styles. One example is “Townsmen VR” which was awarded with the German Games Award 2018 in the category “Best Game Design”.

Tainted Grail: Conquest Launches Today on PC

Awaken Realms’ dark fantasy deck-building roguelike RPG launches out of early access with new content, enhancements and more!

WROCŁAW, Poland — May 27, 2021 — Awaken Realms has released the deck-building roguelike RPG Tainted Grail: Conquest, available today on PC via Steam and GOG.com for $19.99 with a special 10% discount. Following an exceedingly positive early access period, the official launch brings three new classes, full English voiceover support, a revamped tutorial, and a range of enhancements to improve UX, balance and more.

Tainted Grail: Conquest is set in the immersive, dark fantasy universe of Awaken Realms’ hit board game Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon. The game combines narrative-driven RPG elements with roguelike deck-building gameplay, offering a unique twist on the genres. Players set out on the cursed island of Avalon, where an ever-changing map filled with deadly enemies awaits. With a deep character customization suite across nine distinctive classes of heroes plus dozens of skills, runestones, and items available, each playthrough brings a unique set of challenges.

Features:

• Experience a unique blend of deck-building roguelike and story-driven RPG.
• Complete quests, save NPCs and build your village to help unlock new passive abilities that carry over from run to run.
• Travel through corrupted lands inspired by Arthurian legends and learn the secrets behind ancient menhirs, Fore-dwellers and death itself.
• Create endless combinations with nine distinctive classes, 460 cards, 340 passive skills and 50 masteries at your disposal.

For more information, join the game’s community on the Awaken Realms Digital Discord.

About Awaken Realms

Awaken Realms is a professional board game and video game publisher and the creator of Kickstarter hits such as This War of Mine: The Board Game, Lords of Hellas, Nemesis, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, and Etherfields. Having started as a miniature-painting studio, the company now has vast experience in creating excellent models and exciting games. Awaken Realms devotes special attention to making their game designs deep, involving, and original. http://awakenrealms.com

INDIE Live Expo 2021 to Feature 300+ Independent Games from Across the World June 5

News, Reveals, and Premieres from Rising Stars and Established Names

TOKYO – May 27, 2021 – INDIE Live Expo, the digital showcase connecting indie game fans worldwide with more than 18 million total views to date, will show off more than 300 upcoming indie games from across the world on Saturday, June 5, 2:00 AM PDT on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Bilibili in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

INDIE Live Expo 2021 will feature news and introductions for more than 300 games from established independent studios and publishers such as 505 Games, INTI CREATES, and PLAYISM, alongside up-and-coming talent from around the world. Many highly regarded upcoming titles chosen by the Indie Live Expo Board will feature as part of “INDIE Live Premiere,” including both reveals and new information for games coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as well as Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

“INDIE Picks” features will showcase selections of intriguing currently-available titles hand-picked by members of the international gaming media. Throughout the show, “INDIE Waves” will feature 15-second bites of games both current and upcoming from developers worldwide. A special segment will dive into a Czech Republic indie studio, the third such in INDIE Live Expo history, focusing on how culture affects game development worldwide.

INDIE Live Expo 2021 will feature presentations from some of the great sponsors of the event, including one from Xbox highlighting spectacular indie games on Xbox Game Pass. WHY SO SERIOUS? (Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth) will reveal a new project during their segment. Additional sponsors include Cygames, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Arc System Works, Koch Media, Phoenixx, top Japanese multimedia companies Kodansha and Shueisha, and many more.

The English language stream features new host Kaori ‘Kaotan’ Horiuchi, a beloved Japanese idol known for her solo career, work with AKIHABARA Backstage Pass, and her gaming Twitch channel. She joins returning co-hosts American-born Japanese comedian Atsugiri Jason and bilingual content creator and presenter J-mon. Musical performances during the show include two of Japan’s most popular video game music cover artists: Dainashi and Shamio.

“Our third INDIE Live Expo will be our biggest yet,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder, Ryu’s Office. “We want to formally thank everyone who submitted their incredible indie games and all of our partners for making it possible to highlight so many. I can’t believe we were able to fit in even more games than INDIE Live Expo II!”

INDIE Live Expo 2021’s five-hour broadcast begins Saturday, June 5, 2:00 AM PDT in English via YouTube and Twitch.

For more information, please visit theINDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.