Stuttgart, Germany – 27th May 2021 – STUDIOARTDINK publisher of the digital version, together with ININ Games publisher of the retail boxed version are getting ready for tomorrow’s (May 28th) release of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
The retail editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 will be available for €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 and include the original Monster World IV exclusively. The game is available at all major retail stores in North America and Europe.
The three limited editions including Monster World IV as well (Switch, PlayStation 4) can be exclusively pre-ordered at the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store with shipment expected to start soon.
The digital Switch and PlayStation 4 versions, by STUDIOARTDINK, will be available in EU and US through the online stores for €34.99 / $34.99 / £31.49. Furthermore the Steam version will release a month later on June 29th (€34.99 / $34.99 / £31.49).
The saga continues
The much heralded and eagerly awaited Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a delightful mixture of compelling and exciting gameplay with enhanced 3D visuals that includes many gameplay improvements and great attention to the voiceover work. The remastered action adventure does not lose touch with its roots: the story, the middle-eastern inspired setting and overall design remain faithful to the original game, Monster World IV. Your quest as Asha will be to free spirits trapped and confined by the forces of evil! Asha will also have a cute blue Pepelogoo to keep her company on her journey. Only together they can save the world!
The mastermind behind Asha The creator and mastermind of the Monster World series, has overseen creation and development and is overjoyed that the remake of the game is finally being released.
“Now the adventure of Asha and Pepelogoo can be played on the latest consoles. Whether you’ve played the Mega Drive version of MW4 or not, I’ve tried to make it enjoyable for everyone. This is what I consider to be an ideal remake. I hope you will enjoy the game! Welcome to Monster World!” – Ryuichi Nishizawa – creator of the Monster World series.NintendoLife – 8/10 GREAT – A 16-bit classic revived with colorful polygonal visuals, voice acting, and a modernized soundtrack
About ININ Games
ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends. The Baron is Back”, “Slaps and Beans”, “Crosscode”, “Space Invaders Forever” and “Turrican Flashback”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit http://www.inin.games
About STUDIOARTDINK
STUDIOARTDINK CORPORATION was founded in 2001. As a console game developer we have developed many titles of major Japanese publishers. We also have sold a number of titles as a publisher and we launched a game content brand “G Choice” (https://gchoice.jp/) in 2020. We provide attractive game contents created by talented developers and creators for customers all over the world.
Publisher Tripwire Presents and Developer Torn Banner Studios Invite Players to Experience the Ultimate Medieval Soundtrack with All Proceeds Supporting the Composer
ROSWELL, Ga. – May 27, 2021 – Developer Torn Banner Studios, publisher Tripwire Presents, and global retail publishing partner Deep Silver are excited to open the gates to the ultimate medieval battlefield with today’s launch of the Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta program. Scheduled to begin on May 27, 2021 at 11:00am (EDT) and ending on June 1 at 11:00am (EDT), the Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta will be available for free to all players on PC (via Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems.
To celebrate today’s Cross-Play Open Beta launch, publisher Tripwire Presents and developer Torn Banner Studios also announced the release of the Chivalry 2 official soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and more. Now, players can experience the ultimate medieval battlefield while listening to the ultimate medieval soundtrack.
Staying true to their practice of supporting composers and independent creatives, Tripwire Presents and Torn Banner Studios have finalized a less traditional sales model agreement, granting Chivalry 2 official soundtrack composer J.D. Spears (The Daily Show,Pursuit of Happiness, American Pickers) 100% of direct sales revenue, while maintaining rights to use that music in current and future game content and marketing. This invested, collaborative approach to working with artists of all mediums mirrors the driving philosophy behind their commitment to supporting contract artists, who are normally part of the gig economy, through a more vested stake in the projects they take on.
Above: Watch Torn Banner Studios’ favorite moments from the April Cross-Play Closed Beta for Chivalry 2 — and get ready for more mayhem with today’s Cross-Play Open Beta launch!
Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta content and highlights include:
● Cross-Play Across All Platforms: Cross-Play smashes the boundaries between PC and console, allowing players to face-off on the battlefield together, regardless of platform.
● The Slaughter of Coxwell (New Team Objective Map): The Mason Order seeks to make a brutal example of the peaceful village of Coxwell after it declared support for Argon II. Burn the village, breach the gate, steal the gold, and kill the soldiers.
● The Battle of Darkforest (New Team Objective Map): Agathian forces lie in wait, ready to ambush the Mason army that marches forth to kill the Duke of Fogbern Keep.Destroy the barricade, push the convoy, capture and hold the gatehouse, and kill the Duke.
● The Siege of Rudhelm (Team Objective Map): After weeks of siege, Agathian forces begin a final assault upon a Mason stronghold defended by the Mason heir. Push the siege towers, capture and hold the gatehouse, burn the tents, push the siege ramps, capture and hold the courtyard, and take down the heir to achieve victory.
● The Battle of Wardenglade (Team Deathmatch/FFA Map): The armies of the Mason Order and Agathian Knights meet in an evenly matched open field of battle.
● Tournament Grounds (Team Deathmatch/FFA Map): Elite warriors of the Mason Order and the Agathian Knights fight for supremacy and adoration of the crowd.
● Free-for-All (New Game Mode): It’s you versus everyone else in this chaotic free-for-all frenzy appearing for the first time in the Cross-Play Open Beta.
● Full Customization (New for Open Beta): Customize your in-game appearance and unlock a wide variety of cosmetic options as you earn experience with each of the game’s four base classes and 12 sub-classes.
● Duel Servers (New for Open Beta): Available for PC only, players can choose to enter special servers set up for players looking to hone their 1-on-1 dueling skills with other players. Participants are asked to abide by the honor system and respect players aiming to focus on 1-on-1 duels.
● 64/40 Player Server Options (New for Open Beta): Experience the chaos of epic medieval battlefields, charge forth to the frontlines of battle, and experience true mass-scale combat supporting up to 64-players designed to capture the intensity and scope of “The Battle of the Bastards” from Game of Thrones. For players interested in more strategic battles requiring more communication and teamwork, options to join 40-player servers for Team Objective mode will also be available. ● Same Platform Parties (New for Open Beta): Players can now group up and form a party on the same platform before joining a Cross-Play match.
NOTE: PlayStation users will be able to access the Open Beta for free, without a PlayStation Plus subscription required. Xbox users will require an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play the Open Beta.
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords and storms of flaming arrows to sprawling castle sieges, and more. Dominate massive battlefields while catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages, and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of Team Objective maps.
Improving on the original genre-defining Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Chivalry 2 invites players to master the blade with an all-new and improved combat system that combines real-time strikes and a free-flowing combo system to speed up the action and let players become a whirlwind of steel on the battlefield. Created with the ability to fight multiple foes in mind, Chivalry 2’s combat mixes the best of both FPS and fighting game genres for an unmatched melee experience.
Chivalry 2 will be released for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store and through selected online retailers via Publisher Iceberg Interactive.
Torn Banner Studios
Torn Banner Studios is an exciting independent video game company located in Toronto, Canada. Passion and innovation are the core elements of everything that we do. We are people that truly love games and are lucky enough to be following our dreams, thanks to the incredible support from our community.
We want to go places other companies are afraid to go, because we believe great games begin with the passion of a small group of diehard fans. Those fans have the deepest understanding and appreciation for the subject they love and a vision for how it should be presented in a game. We want to breathe life into that vision and allow more people to appreciate it. We want to take on the challenging ideas that when done well create truly powerful and unique games that are remembered. You say it can’t be done? We say bring it on.
About Tripwire Interactive
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer and founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s most recent hit release, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.
Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division named “Tripwire Presents” aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.
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. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining 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 grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com.
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
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 Iceberg Interactive
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.
Known for many hit franchises including Circle Empires, Starpoint Gemini and Endless Space; the company has enjoyed recent success with Multiformat titles such as Transient, Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Railroad Corporation. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Blazing Sails, Star Dynasties and Sacred Fire.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERSOut Now forPlayStation 4, Steam, and a First Time for the Series on Nintendo Switch
D3PUBLISHER’s Latest EDF Title Releases Globally in North America, Europe, and Asia Regions with Digital Deluxe Edition and all DLCs Available for Purchase
OAKLAND, Calif. – May 27, 2021 –D3PUBLISHER Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, along with development team YUKE’s, today announced that the official English version of the voxel-style third-person shooter EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS has launched in North America, Europe, and Asia on multiple platforms. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERSenters new, blocky territory as players across the globe can square-off against invaders by assembling an elite squad of customizable characters, new and familiar to the EDF series, that players rescue throughout the campaign to restore a shattered “Voxel Earth” from many pieces back to peace.
The standard edition of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERScan be purchased digitally for $59.99/€59.99/£53.99, on the Nintendo Switch™ system for the first time in the EDF series’ history, PC via Steam, and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The digital deluxe edition is also available to purchase, but only on the Nintendo Switch™ system and PS4™ system for $79.99/€79.99/£71.99, which includes the season pass and all the DLC that was previously released in Japan for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS. A detailed list of everything included to the digital deluxe edition on consoles can be viewed below as well as on the D3P DLC webpage here and can also be purchased separately as DLC today across all three platforms:
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS Season Pass includes:
• “Another ResCUBE” Mission Pack [torelease on June 10, 2021]
The Armageddon difficulty to unlock for players after clearing both the main campaign missions and “Another ResCUBE”
11 New Missions, including a prologue mission to the new story arch
A variety of new enemies ranging from a giant centipede to quadrupedal mobile fortresses
• Unique recruitable Brothers and Sisters new to the EDF series with special gear and weapons
• Playable characters from other D3PUBLISHER games featuring their unique special gear and weapons
Saki and Aya from the “Oneechanbara” series
Colonists and Cosmonauts from EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
• Cosmetic packs for various characters in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
To celebrate the global launch, D3PUBLISHER is excited to announce that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERSis available for a generous discount of 20% off for both the standard edition and digital deluxe edition for the first week for PS Plus members on the PS4™ system starting today for new and EDF fans alike. PC Players will not have a digital deluxe edition to purchase on Steam, but the standard edition will have a discount of 20% off for the first week too starting today.
“On behalf of D3Publisher and creators, I am excited to bring a fresh look to the newest EDF game for fans of the series and new players alike,” said Nobuyuki Okajima, Producer at D3PUBLISHER and Creator of the EDF series. “With EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS, our goal was to create an EDF experience that can be enjoyed by the fans who are familiar with the EDF series along with a new generation of players who never had a chance to save our Mother Earth – and I hope everyone enjoys the new chapter alongside their friends in the fight to bring a broken Earth back to one Peace!”
In a parallel universe where everything is in 3D voxel art, a new battlefield has taken the stage in the EDF series. Voxel Earth is falling apart into square pieces, breaking its blocky peace, as alien invaders in large motherships have caused a catastrophic rift in their massive attack. With the world in turmoil from an alien attack by enemies from the EDF series, the player and the “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” must rise to the occasion and save the day to restore a shattered Voxel Earth to one peace.
Within this new universe of EDF where everything is displayed in voxel art, an art form with 3D models constructed together from 3D cubes, players will be taking the fight to various voxel-formed landmark battlefields with inspirations from America, United Kingdom, Japan, Egypt, and more in the span of the war for survival. Players can expect access to a massive selection of memorable EDF legendary soldier classes and weapons, ranging from the original numbered “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” series all the way up to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 along with the additional spin-off EDF series of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: INSECT ARMAGEDDON and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN. On top of recruiting and utilizing all of the iconic EDF soldier classes and weapons in the EDF series, players can look forward to recruiting dozens of new characters to discover all over Voxel Earth as local EDF members known as “Brothers” and “Sisters,” like the Cowboy Brother or Maid Sister, as some of the new recruits to enlist! There are over 100 new members for players to find in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS for endless combinations of skill sets, personalities, and abilities to best tackle the mission at hand.
Though players can save the world in the campaign solo with AI teammates, they can also enlist with friends in 4-player online Co-op Play on each platform; however, the game does not support cross-platform play. Players can also look forward to playing offline with two-player split-screen only on the PS4™ system and four-player LAN Co-op exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ system, which requires players and their friends to each have their own Nintendo Switch™ and copy of the game.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS key features include:
• Voxel World’s EDF: Expect the world of EDF in a whole new voxel art look with a family-friendly appeal, all filled with the same swarms of aliens and invaders for players to exterminate within the EDF series
• Create your very own EDF: Each mission is tackled by a 4-member team that players can mix and match between EDF members to maximize each of their abilities to lay waste on their enemies
• Historic EDF members return: From the very first EDF release in the numbered series all the way to the most recent EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” launch on top of the spin-off titles including EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: INSECT ARMAGEDDON and “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN, players can recruit legendary EDF members and access the wide array of weaponry from a massive selection of the previous games to their teams in the new voxel form
• Historic enemies of the EDF series make a comeback too: Familiar Giant Land and Air Creatures alongside Alien War Machines that have invaded Earth and caused mass destruction countless times in all of the past EDF series games are returning to invade in full, voxel form and force
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS is ESRB rated “T for Teen” and PEGI 16. To stay up to date on the latest regarding EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS, follow the EARTH DEFENSE FORCE Twitter @EDF_OFFICIAL_EN, join the fan-run Earth Defense Force Community Discord Server at https://discord.gg/FtDhWe75Ec, or the game’s official website. D3PUBLISHER’s website can be found at https://www.d3p.co.jp/en/company/.
About D3PUBLISHER, Inc.
D3PUBLISHER, a member of BANDAI NAMCO group, is a Japanese video game publisher. Established in 1992, the company has published console and mobile/online games from some of the industries most beloved franchises and series, including EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, Onechanbara, the Simple series, and more. For more information, visit https://www.d3p.co.jp.
About YUKE’S. Co., Ltd.
YUKE’S. Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer. Established in 1993, the company has developed console and online games from some of the industry’s most beloved franchises and series, including “Power Move Pro Wrestling” series, “WWE” series, “Rumble Roses”, and more. For more information, visit https://www.yukes.co.jp/en/.
Sequel to the chart-smashing #1 iOS hit returns with hours of intense competition, adrenaline-fuelled races and more!
Helsinki, Finland — May 27th, 2021 — Indie publisher Cornfox & Bros are proud to announce that the chaotic motorcycling platformer Bike Baron 2 is now available for iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV for £6.99 / $6.99 / €7.99. Developed by Mountain Sheep and Mureena, the team behind Badlands 1 & 2, the Minigore series, Ice Rage and #1 smash-hit iOS title Bike Baron, the sequel promises hours of competition, fierce challenges and dramatic races for players.
“We are delighted to share that Bike Baron 2 is now available on iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV,” said Heikki Repo, Creative Director from Cornfox & Bros. “The community has wanted a sequel to Bike Baron for a long time, it is wonderful to finally deliver and release the game. Now a whole new generation of iOS users can scratch their inner daredevil itch!”
Grab your ticket to ride in the adrenaline-filled mayhem in Bike Baron 2, with over 50 thrilling and chaotic tracks to compete on as part of daily tournaments, online challenges and regular content updated. With immense replayability, insane tracks and a humorous, dramatic setting, test the pixel-perfect controls and tight physics to become the ultimate stunt daredevil. Race, crash, improve and repeat – the competition is going to be fierce!
About Cornfox & Brothers Founded in 2010 by brothers Jukka & Antti Viljamaa and Heikki Repo, Cornfox & Brothers is a Finnish-based independent game developer with a passion for delivering memorable, story-driven experiences for gamers of all kinds, and on all platforms. The team is mostly known for the acclaimed adventure RPG Oceanhorn franchise that has been nominated for and won several awards globally. For more information, visit: https://www.cornfox.com
Super.com to Publish Inaugural Game from Newly Formed Studio — Gruby Entertainment
New Studio, Formed by Team of Experienced Developers, to be Supported by Publisher Super.com
London, UK (May 27, 2021) — Today, entertainment publisher and investment firm — Super.com — is pleased to announce a partnership with the Polish independent game development studio Gruby Entertainment. The studio, formed by a team of experienced industry creators and developers, is working on a new, as-yet-unannounced, First-Person Shooter. As part of the cooperative agreement, Super.com will publish the studios’ inaugural game, providing valuable consultation and mentorship throughout the development process as they collaboratively bring the game to worldwide markets.
Founded as a fully remote studio, Gruby Entertainment is composed of technical and programming experts with more than four decades of combined experience in game development. Prior to forming Gruby Entertainment, team members worked on the top-selling Outriders as well as other titles, bringing expertise from both the independent games and the AAA space to the new company. The growing 15 member studio came together with a goal of creating memorable gaming experiences, inviting players to enjoy action-packed hours of solid gameplay accompanied by crucial and meaningful strategy and decision making.
Gruby is currently developing an unannounced First-Person Shooter. As one of the most popular genres with extensive creative potential that Gruby Entertainment is eager to explore, the studio members have challenged themselves to develop a game that embraces unique gameplay, hardcore mechanics, and distinctive stylized art.
“Super.com has followed a strategy of seeking out gifted developers such as Gruby Entertainment with advanced technical knowledge and providing them with the support they need to make their vision a reality,” commented Anna Grigoreva, Publishing Director, Super.com. “With their innovative take on video games, we know that their first title will push the genre’s boundaries and provide a rich experience for gamers.”
“Super.com’s offer of cooperation has created a great growth environment for our studio,” said Kamil Misiowiec, co-founder of Gruby Entertainment. “We are thrilled to expand our team and knowledge base, and show the world a fresh approach to action games!”
Keep up to date with Super.com by following them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting the official website.
About Super.com Super.com is a video game company that not only publishes outstanding action games across all significant modern gaming platforms but also invests in upcoming and innovative development studios across the globe. Our mission is to provide game developers with everything they need to be successful: A loyal audience, publishing and business development support, and the funds they need to finance their growth.
About Gruby Entertainment Gruby Entertainment is a small, independent, and fully remote, game development studio founded in 2020. As a company, we put great effort into creating games that we all want to play. We enjoy each development moment and treat it as an opportunity to make the final product a memorable experience. Gruby Entertainment’s goal is to create solid, high-calorie gameplay for hardcore players, granting them action-packed hours of entertainment accompanied by crucial and meaningful decisions.
ROCCAT’s Newest Headset Takes Its Spot Atop the Award-Winning PC Accessory Brand’s Lineup, Offering Premium Wireless Sound Performance and Ultimate Comfort
White Plains, NY – May 27, 2021 – ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) Hamburg, Germany based PC peripheral brand, today revealed the all-new Syn Pro Air premium wireless PC gaming headset. The Syn Pro Air is a groundbreaking addition to ROCCAT’s headset line, taking its rightful spot as the top wireless offering from the award-winning PC brand. The Syn Pro Air further elevates the perfect mix of ROCCAT’s German design and engineering with Turtle Beach’s audio expertise and patented technologies. The result is a sleek headset that clearly shows off ROCCAT’s signature style, with the brand’s Stellar Wireless technology as the backbone of a powerful 3D audio experience with long battery life and AIMO intelligent RGB lighting. The Syn Pro Air also features Turtle Beach’s exclusive, patented innovations such as Superhuman Hearring® for a competitive advantage, the TruSpeak™ high-sensitivity microphone to ensure you’re always heard clearly, and ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly ear cushions for those who game with glasses. ROCCAT’s Syn Pro Airis available for pre-order today from participating retailers worldwide and from www.roccat.com, and will be available June 20, 2021 for a MSRP of $149.99.
“Much like the Elo Series, the Syn Pro Air is the perfect combination of ROCCAT’s strong design focus and Turtle Beach’s audio expertise and class-leading tech,” says René Korte, ROCCAT Founder & General Manager for PC peripheral at Turtle Beach. “Syn Pro Air offers fans the latest 3D audio technology paired with flawless wireless connectivity, plus our semi-transparent Bionic Shell design that’s amplified with AIMO lighting. Syn Pro Air is hands-down our best PC gaming headset yet.”
The Syn Pro Air pushes the boundaries of traditional 7.1 surround sound even further. 3D audio introduces a third dimension to the soundscape, allowing gamers to hear from above and below in addition to hearing from all around them. The Syn Pro Air’s sound is powered by Turtle Beach’s 50mm Nanoclear™ drivers. In addition to fully immersive 3D audio, the Syn Pro Air offers Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing sound setting, which boosts critical in-game sounds like approaching enemy footsteps for a competitive advantage.
The Syn Pro Air uses ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless technology to deliver a flawless, cable free experience. Stellar Wireless continually manages the headset’s signal strength and battery consumption to offer an impressive 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge. For gamers who might have forgotten to charge their devices before a gaming session, 15 minutes of USB-C rapid charge will offer up to five hours of play. The headset comes with a wireless 2.4 GHz USB-A transmitter with 20Hz–20kHz speaker frequency response.
Built using ROCCAT’s latest and most advanced materials, the Syn Pro Air is a robust yet lightweight headset. The Bionic Shell design showcases ROCCAT’s renowned lighting ecosystem, AIMO, which offers up to 16.8 million color lighting customization options. AIMO will allow gamers to customize their Syn Pro Air to their taste, and works right out of the box without the need for extensive configuration. Syn Pro Air also features Turtle Beach’s ProSpecs glasses-friendly cushions, which make gaming with spectacles a breeze, and its ear cushions feature plush memory foam while the perfect-fit headband guarantees comfort for hours. The cushions are wrapped in athletic fabric that’s breathable and has moisture-wicking properties to prevent the build up of heat and sweat. Engineered to provide gamers with every possible convenience, Syn Pro Air includes intuitive on-ear audio controls for easy sound adjustment on the fly. The earcups also fold-flat, and the detachable flip-to-mute TruSpeak mic provides great versatility for gamers and streamers who travel.
Turtle Beach Corporation (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
Become superior and destroy EVERYTHING this summer!
Cologne, May 27, 2021 – Headup announces Gigapocalypsefor PC, and the collaboration with solo-developer Goody Gameworks. Gigapocalypse is a 2D pixel art destruction game in which you can relive your childhood memories! Every fan of the early days’ video game classic “Rampage”, and also of “Godzilla” and “King Kong”, should pay attention now:
As a giant Kaijū-inspired monster – the so-called “Gigas” – you’re going to leave a pixelated trail of destruction in a variety of differently themed locations, accompanied by pumping heavy metal songs to make sure your destruction comes in style.
Try – die – repeat: With each run your Giga will become more powerful until you reach the boss enemy in each location. The further you get in a level and the more you destroy the more mutation points you will get. Use the mutation points to upgrade your Giga with powerful mutations, skills, skins or even up to five cute yet evil pets at the same time which accompany you on your journey. You can even take care of your Giga in Tamagotchi-style mini games and decorate your Giga´s “home” with cool stuff that will also improve your Giga and make them more menacing.
Gigapocalypse will be released into Steam Early Access in summer 2021. The full game will feature nine different Gigas, each with their unique distinctive abilities and six beautifully detailed pixel style locations based on earth’s historical and future timeline.
You can try a demo of Gigapocalypse at the Steam Next Fest on June 16th. Wishlist now on Steam!
Also, feel free to check out the game’s Twitter page and discuss with the developer on Discord.
About Gigapocalypse
As a little kid, picking up your dragon toys, spewing fire, feels powerful, and destroying everything is one of the best childhood memories for many of us. Now you become that giant monster in Gigapocalypse, a 2D pixel art destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong”, and the game classic “Rampage”.
Gigapocalypse features a selection of different “Gigas” from the Prehistoric Era, the uncharted outer space, and the forgotten history. Each with unique skills, mutations, and manifold skins that can be unlocked with level-ups. Start your destruction spree and destroy everything on your way through different beautifully detailed pixel- style locations. Ever wondered how it looks like when a giant monster destroys a wild west town? Or clashing against the brave Knights Templar? Gigapocalypse has the answer. But beware: Nasty soldiers, wizards, drones, and mechs will do everything to stop you! With each try your Giga will become more powerful until you will finally make it to the diversified, epic boss fights that await you at the end of each level.
Complete quests, take care of your Giga in Tamagotchi-style mini-games, find secrets to upgrade your Giga and its “home” and unlock cute but yet lethal pets that accompany you on your journey.
Gigapocalypse is loud, punk, metal, anarchy, and a lovely homage to the game and movie classics. It´s a game for the kid in all of us.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Nine Gigas with unique distinctive abilities
Six beautifully detailed stages based on earth`s historical and future timeline
Customize your Giga and define your own destruction style
Themed enemies and buildings
Epic and hilarious boss fights
Unlockable pets, skills, and mutations
Quests and secrets
Fast-paced action with simple controls
Satisfying visual destruction in cute pixel art style
Lore based on existing myths and cryptozoology
Easy to approach, addictive gameplay style
Heavy-Rock soundtrack – if it´s too loud, you´re too old!
About Headup
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.
About Goody Gameworks
Goody Gameworks is an indie game studio by a solo developer Goody Pundit. Growing up and falling in love with pixel art games fuels his dream to make one and shares the Goody experiences. Releasing many titles of browser games and proceeding to multi platform games, the studio loves to tinker with genres, especially the retro one. The studio goal is to represent the retro gaming experience in a new, simple, and fresh perspective. More information can be found on www.goodygameworks.com and twitter.com/goodypundit.
XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced the release of the second wave of ‘Expansion Pass’ DLC for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town, which launched exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system on Mar. 23. The popular farm/life sim game recently hit a sales milestone, reaching 200,000 units sold in North America and becoming the fastest-selling title for the company on a single platform. The second DLC is available now as part of the ‘Expansion Pass’ on the Nintendo eShop, priced at $19.99, or as part of the ‘Expansion Pass Set’ including the base game priced at $69.99. It is not sold separately.
The breeze is always pleasant in a brand-new area to explore with the ‘Windswept Falls Expansion Pack’. Old friends Dunhill, Felicia, Hina, and Neil return from a past Nintendo 3DS™ entry in the series, with Felicia and Neil available as new marriage candidates. Studious farmers & marriage candidates can also now expand their wardrobe with the ‘School Uniforms’ set.
‘Expansion Pass’ Part 2 Content:
‘Windswept Falls Expansion Pack’
New area to visit
Four characters from previous 3DS entry in series, including two marriage candidates
‘School Uniform’ costumes for the protagonists
’School Uniform’ costumes for the 10 marriage candidates*
*base game characters only
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 ‘Premium Edition’ and a standalone retail version are available for purchase from the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers for a MSRP of $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. The digital versions of the game are available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop, with the ‘Expansion Pass Set’ priced at $69.99 and the base game priced at $49.99. The title has been rated “E for Everyone” on the Nintendo Switch by the ESRB.
More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.
Catch some fishing fun with up to 8 players or test your angling skills against wily rivals
Torrance, Calif. — May 27, 2021 — Aksys Games announced today that Fishing Fighters: The Master of Mizugami is available now exclusively on the Nintendo eShop. This fresh catch for the Nintendo Switch™ offers a unique competitive experience that will lure anglers as well as friends and family. Get hooked on a new type of party game as you compete in fierce fish-offs with up to eight players, or simply relax and enjoy your favorite fishing holes. Put your casting skills to the test in Story Mode where players engage with fierce rivals in search of the elusive legendary fish.
Fishing Fighters lets players select from an ocean of options, including deep sea, river, and lake fishing, along with a boatload of bait, lures, and equipment. Factor in time of day, water depth and the map to catch even larger fish! Enjoy authentic angling realism with the motion sensor and rumble features of the Nintendo Switch™ Joy-Con controllers. The unique Story Mode features immersive scenarios with original character designs. Join in fierce battles and pursue the ever elusive legendary fish in the quest to become the ultimate fishing champion!Fishing Fighters has been rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, and is available now at the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.
We will disseminate live entertainment on a global scale, expand the harmony of emotion and sympathy, and create opportunities to live more happily tomorrow than today. With that as our mission, we are an entertainment group that continues to take on the challenge of expanding and evolving live entertainment by making full use of xR and the latest digital technology. lategra.com
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.
Charity SpecialEffect has announced its flagship One Special Day fundraising and awareness campaign, which will celebrate its sixth year on Friday 1 October.
May 27th, 2020 – This campaign, which last year saw games industry companies from across the world raise £500K through making corporate donations, gifting sales revenue and participating in virtual events, is vital in supporting SpecialEffect’s mission to help people with physical disabilities all over the world to access video games. Over 25 partners have already pledged their support (full list at https://www.onespecialday.org.uk); more partners and campaign details will be announced in the coming months.
With demand for the charity’s services continuing to rise and many of their fundraising events having been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, One Special Day in 2021 has taken on an extra significance, as SpecialEffect’s Founder and CEO Mick Donegan explains:
“Despite the challenges of the last 15 months, SpecialEffect has been continuing its work to bring the joy of video games and technology to some of the most disabled people in the world. Our staff have worked tirelessly in response to requests for accessibility advice from developers from far and wide while, at the same time, provided individual online assessments for the ever-increasing number of would-be gamers who have needed our help. Meanwhile, our R&D team have been working hard to introduce exciting new accessible gaming projects such as ‘Eye Gaze Games’, which is already opening up the world of gaming to severely disabled gamers in over 30 countries. Securing the future of all of our services is vital for those we support, which is why this year’s One Special Day is more important than ever and one of the many reasons why we continue to be eternally grateful to those in the games industry who support in our work so generously.”
Since its inception in 2016, One Special Day has raised over $1,500,000 towards the work of SpecialEffect to help people with disabilities in the United Kingdom and all over the world.
If you’d like to get your company involved in One Special Day contact Nick Streeter at [email protected]
SpecialEffect are an award-winning charity that enables people with physical disabilities to benefit from the fun and inclusion of video games. We support people of all ages through personalised assessments and equipment loans.
