Save the forest and your fellow Smurfs in a brand new 3D adventure!

Paris, May 26 2021 – Microids and IMPS are thrilled to unveil new information about The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf. Developed by OSome Studio (Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered, Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 – The Crystal Menhir), The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf is a 3D platform/adventure game set in the charming world of the Smurfs. The game will launch worldwide October 25 on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One consoles and Nintendo Switch.

In his dark laboratory, the evil wizard Gargamel has discovered a formula allowing him to create a wicked plant, called Vileaf. This plant produces “Viletrap” seeds, which can attract Smurfs and imprison them in vegetal traps! But these Viletrap plants are also a great danger for the forest, as they are highly toxic, especially for the sarsaparilla fields!

In order to fix this dreadful situation, Papa Smurf decided to ask some of his fellow Smurfs to help him find the ingredients for an antidote powerful enough to eradicate the Vileaf once and for all and heal the plants afflicted by this curse. An ace Smurf team, featuring Hefty, Smurfette, Brainy and Chef, goes on an adventure to complete this mission. All of these 4 characters are playable over the course of the game.

In order to help them in their quest, our heroes can rely upon a very handy tool, the Smurfizer, a revolutionary invention from Handy Smurf. The Smurfizer allows the Smurfs to get rid of the foes they encounter, as well as heal the plants afflicted by the Vileaf. This special gear will facilitate our heroes’ exploration journey across the game’s different environments, whether it be in the forest, the swamps or even in the most dangerous place of all: Gargamel’s laboratory!

Prepare to smurf into adventure and get ready for some smurftastic new information very soon!

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS is the world license holder for The Smurfs. Ever since its establishment in 1984, IMPS has worked closely with its teams worldwide to develop with success many merchandising programs, retail operations, publishing activities, broadcasting offers, theme parks, shows, video games, online games, official Smurfs license soundtrack… All of which played a part in the global success of the franchise. IMPS is managed by Véronique Culliford, Pierre Culliford’s daughter, the Smurfs’s creator, better known by his pseudonym Peyo.

Intel and MAINGEAR Collaboration Unlocks Uncompromised Performance in New Lightweight Notebook Optimized for Creators and Gamers Alike

Kenilworth, NJ (May 26, 2021) – MAINGEAR — an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming desktops, notebooks, and workstations — today launched the MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite, a 15” ultra-premium notebook designed in collaboration with Intel. Featuring Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics and up to an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite pairs next-generation hardware with a sleek and minimal machined aluminum alloy chassis for maximum power, speed, and portability. The new MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite is the perfect Windows laptop for work and play on the go. 

Custom designed and engineered in collaboration with Intel, this uncompromising notebook PC comes equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor running at 2.8GHz with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.7GHz on 4 cores / 8 threads. Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics make multimedia viewing, content creation, and even light gaming a breeze. ELEMENT Lite systems can be equipped with 16GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2TB of user-replaceable PCI-E Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD storage. MAINGEAR optimized the ELEMENT Lite to pack exceptional performance and cooling into its frame without sacrificing on battery life or upgradeability. It weighs in at just 3.64 lbs (1.65kg) and is 14.9mm thin — making it the thinnest notebook that MAINGEAR has ever offered. 

“Following our successful partnership with Intel in 2019 to launch the original ELEMENT gaming laptop, we’ve once again joined forces for the ELEMENT Lite, an ultra-fast and ultra-portable notebook,” said Wallace Santos, founder and CEO of MAINGEAR. “The MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite is our most impressive, versatile notebooks yet! It’s lightweight but highly capable, with enough power to handle tough workloads and gaming while traveling.” 

The ELEMENT Lite offers users unparalleled creative freedom anytime and anywhere. Beyond its ability to tackle heavy workloads, the ELEMENT Lite features a bevy of ports and high-end connectivity options. Units are outfitted with multiple Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 3 ports, a Headphone/Mic input, and HDMI Out. Bluetooth 5.1 and WiFi 6 ensure a flawless wireless experience, with fast, hands-free unlocking available thanks to Windows Hello support and a Time of Flight sensor. A quad mic array captures a user’s voice with minimal background noise during calls or gaming, which can also easily command the built-in Amazon Alexa assistant. A vibrant 1080p 15.6” IPS display additionally offers adaptive brightness and contrast enhancement that dynamically adjusts based on a user’s environment.

MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite Specs and Features:

• 15.6” IPS 1920×1080 60Hz Touchscreen Display
• 14.9mm Thin
• 3.64 Lbs (1.65kg)
• 355mm x 230mm x 14.9mm Dimensions (WxDxH)
• Up to Intel Core i7 1165G7 2.8GHz
• Intel Iris Xe Graphics
• Up to 16GB of DDR4 Memory
• Configurable Up to 2TB of NVMe SSD Storage Space
• Membrane, Backlit Membrane Keyboard
• Glass Microsoft Precision Touchpad
• Machined Aluminum Alloy Chassis
• Up to 16 Hours of Local FHD Video Playback at 150 nits
• Headphone/Mic Jack (iPhone Compatible)
• 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Ports
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 3 Ports (Type A)
• HDMI Out
• Kensington NanoSavor Lock
• WiFi 6 AX201 160MHz
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Quad Mic Array
• Ambient Light Sensor
• Time of Flight Sensor
• Infrared LED
• HD Webcam
• Windows Hello Support
• Amazon Alexa Personal Voice Assistant
• Intel Driver & Support Assistant
• 100% Zero Bloatware Guarantee

The MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite retails starting at $1,399 USD and is available now for purchase from MAINGEAR.com.

For more information on the MAINGEAR ELEMENT Lite, please visit: https://maingear.com/element-lite.

About MAINGEAR

MAINGEAR is a high-performance PC system integrator that offers custom desktops, notebooks, and workstations. MAINGEAR has won multiple Editors’ Choice awards from publications such as PC Gamer, Hot Hardware, PC World, Maximum PC, Computer Shopper, and more. Each MAINGEAR system is handcrafted for precision performance and uncompromised quality. With a passion to craft the best and most innovative high-performance computers, MAINGEAR sets the standard among system integrators.

Featuring concerts and panels from Figment 2, Supergiant Games, The Longest Road on Earth, Genesis Noir, and more

Aalborg, Denmark – May 26th, 2021 – Bedtime Digital Games is proud to reveal its digital music festival Save & Sound: A Celebration of Musical Experiences which will be streaming on 27th-30th May during the following timezone across Steam Broadcast, Twitch, YouTube, and on the official Save & Sound site.

19:00 CEST – 22:00 CEST
18:00 BST – 21:00 BST
13:00 EST – 16:00 EST
10:00 PST – 13:00 PDT

Save & Sound will feature both live and pre-recorded concerts, developer panels on music and audio, and gameplay videos with developer commentary focused on soundtracks as well as sales from the developers and publishers involved. Save & Sound is a celebration of spine-tingling soundtracks and unique implementations of musical elements in games. A show where people can get together, listen to some tunes and play some games!

This inaugural showcase will host live concerts featuring tunes from Figment 2, Mutazione, Spinch, and The Metronomicon, as well as pre-recorded sessions showcasing music from Supergiant Games, Paradise Killer, Pumpkin Jack, Genesis Noir, Call of the Sea, Rogue Legacy 2, Star Renegades, Atomicrops, Ynglet, and more. Get a behind the scenes look at the Creaks, Kathy Rain, and Wandersong composers, offering insight into their creative process.

Expect some surprises as well, Save & Sound will debut a new song and developer commentary from Raw Fury’s upcoming musical journey The Longest Road on Earth, set to commemorate its launch on May 27th. There will be a new demo for Mads & Friends’ music-based 3D puzzler The Forest Quartet published by Bedtime Digital Games.

“Music is one of the key nutrients that keeps us creatively inspired and full of passion” said Klaus Pedersen, CEO from Bedtime Digital Games. “The COVID-19 pandemic has halted concerts around the world and that’s really put a damper on a lot of people’s moods. Everyone is now playing games more than ever and we wanted to create something that celebrates just how magical video game music can be. We hope Save & Sound brings joy to music and video game fans everywhere!”

About Bedtime Digital Games
Forged in 2011 as a scrappy student production in Aalborg, Denmark, Bedtime Digital Games quickly garnered a lot of praise for its surreal puzzle platformer Back to Bed. Since then the studio has released the time-manipulating puzzle game Chronology and the musical action-adventure Figment. It is currently working on the highly anticipated sequel, Figment 2: Creed Valley, coming to Steam in 2021.

Raw Fury & EggNut’s Dystopian Noir Adventure Game Backbone Launches June 8 on PC & Xbox Game Pass for PC

STOCKHOLM — May 26, 2021 — Pull on your trenchcoat and get ready to enter a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals, where an oppressive caste system puts everyone in their place… even if it’s six feet underground. Developer EggNut and publisher Raw Fury have announced that Backbone, the post-noir roleplaying detective adventure game, will launch on June 8 for Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. It will also be free to download with Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Backbone puts you in the shoes of Howard Lotor, a raccoon private investigator swept up in a job unlike any other after years of small-time cases, lonely evenings, and just barely scraping by. Explore a wildly imagined alternate version of Vancouver, British Columbia, filled with enigmatic characters and beautifully rendered in high-resolution pixel art and moody jazz music. What starts as a menial case slowly unravels into something much darker, pitting Howard against the oppressive, systemic power hierarchies of the city itself.

Features:

• Explore the seedy underbelly of Vancouver, a world inhabited by anthropomorphic animals like yourself.
• Make meaningful connections with a diverse cast of characters in pursuit of the truth.
• Unravel a tangled mystery that will shake the roots of this modern dystopian society.
• High-resolution 2.5D pixel art creates a breathtaking landscape to explore, brought to life with 3D effects like dynamic lighting, pouring rain, volumetric fog and neon lights.
• Original doom jazz soundtrack adds to the game’s cinematic ambience, telling a story with every sound.

Backbone will also launch on consoles later this year. You can wishlist the game on Steam now, and play Backbone: Prologue on Steam and GOG.com to experience the game’s highly praised first act. For more information, head to https://eggnut.net.

Give us a shout!

Official Site: RawFury.com
Twitter: @RawFury
Discord: discord.gg/RawFury

This summer, Bolverk Games’ acclaimed 3D jumping platformer, Glyph, leaps from Nintendo Switch to PC. 

A hidden indie gem on Nintendo Switch, Glyph, is launching on the world’s largest gaming platform – Steam! Glyph is ready to appear in front of PC gamers with a hefty dose of addictive gameplay, puzzle-solving, and captivating music. Reviewers and players have so far praised the game for its originality, controls, musical theme, size, and more.

It’s insane
Glyph is a versatile platformer with tight, precise controls. It takes place in desert landscapes, where you, playing as a sphere-shaped scarab, zips about on a mission to restore a fallen civilization buried underneath the deadly sands.

Players are, among other titles, reminded of Super Monkey Ball (gameplay) and Journey (scenery and music). It seems contradictory, for sure, but once the ball is rolling, it plays like no other platformer.

Nintendo Life describes the game as “Stupidly, stupidly good,” and Girl Gamers UK says it “needs to be in everyone’s library.” Commenters on youtube, twitter, and discord say things such as: “Glyph is so freaking good, it’s insane nobody talks about it!”

And Glyph is a pretty solid 3D platformer with smooth control over the main character (the Glyph), a unique musical landscape, and scenery with wide-open spaces full of options.

Refined to perfection
Glyph is thoroughly tested on the Nintendo Switch, the central hub for all new and classic 3d platforming games. With reviewers consistently giving top marks, such as 8/10 from Nintendo Life and 9/10 from Girl Gamers UK, Glyph has situated itself as a contender within its field. 

After the Nintendo launch in January, an update, a few patches, and careful refinement, Glyph now emerges from the desert dunes as an even more robust product.

Glyph will soon be making its way to Steam for a new audience to enjoy.

About Glyph
Glyph’s gripping and addictive gameplay combines breathtaking aerial maneuvers with tranquil exploration in a 3D platforming experience that has no peers.

• 80+ levels in Exploration mode mean you’ll have to put serious effort into the game before you’ve seen it all.
• 30 blazing hot levels put your skills to the test in Time Trial mode.
• 100+ secrets and upgrades are all part of the game from the beginning. With Glyph, you won’t have to pay for extra skins or cool unlocks.
• A wicked mean final boss…

Glyph appeals to both chill-out players and speedrunners as the open-world allows creative ways to move through the many levels available with the release.

About Bolverk Games
Bolverk Games is a self-supporting indie studio based in Denmark and focused on VR games and software, but over the past two years, we have been working on a 3D platform game for the Nintendo Switch console, Glyph. 

We make the games we want to play ourselves – beautiful, challenging, and immersive. 

Bolverk was among the first to realize how VR gaming could be more than a novelty, and we are still at the forefront of a growing market, always exploring VR’s potential.

Speed through a labyrinthine temple packed with Balinese mythology, trials, traps, and deadly enemies

Cologne, May 26, 2021 – Headup is thrilled to announce the fast-paced first-person survival platformer, Escape from Naraka, which will make its way to PC in Q3 2021. It is developed by the Indonesian developer team Xelo Games, with a soundtrack created by Yohan Jager, known for his great work for Pumpkin Jack.

Escape from Naraka combines Balinese legends and mythologies with strong influences from games like SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell, DOOM, and Dark Deception. This makes for a very special experience:

Escape from Naraka puts you in a nightmarish, labyrinthine temple dominated by an evil demon called Rangda the Leyak Queen. Using 3D scan technology for world-building; most of the detailed environment assets in the game exist in real life.

To save your beloved one, you’re going to platform your way through diversely themed platforming sections, each one challenging you with new deadly trials as well as traps and terrifying enemies. Developing the arts of dodging and perfect placed jumping is just one part of your successful escape. You also need to collect essential abilities and find the fastest way through the courses.

Compete with other players in the global Steam leaderboards – every level and every whole run will be recorded, so you can compare your records with those from other players around the world.

Wishlist and follow on Steam to receive a reminder for the upcoming Steam Next Fest demo on June 16th. Also, feel free to check out Twitter and discuss the game with the developers on Discord. We also recommend checking out this part from last week’s AHEAD live stream.

About Escape from Naraka
 
Escape from Naraka is a first-person survival platformer with exotic Balinese themes. Taking huge inspiration from Balinese legends and local mythologies, the game makes you platform your way through a nightmarish temple. Every level will challenge you through several themed stages, each of which giving you new trials to complete. You will have to master the arts of dodging and timing to be able to survive!
 

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Exotic Balinese themed levels full of platforming challenges, traps, and adversities
• Terrifying enemies that bar the way to your freedom
• Unique abilities which are essential for your successful escape
• Lots of secrets to uncover for those who are keen enough to find them
• Leaderboards for each level and one for the complete run so you can see how you fare against others
• 3D scan technology was used to build this unique world, so most of the environmental assets exist in real life

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 Xelo Games

Xelo Games is a team of three indie game developers, located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Before it was founded, members of the team worked in European studios on AAA titles like F1 and GRID, among others. Escape from Naraka is the first game to be launched by the independent studio, and there is much more to come. Please find more information on twitter.com/XeloGames and xelodigital.com.

Video highlights enemies, locations, upgrade mechanics and more!

Today we released a new trailer for Xuan Yuan Sword 7, the latest game in the legendary Chinese RPG series that’s making its console debut in the west this summer. It includes new gameplay footage from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game, including enemies, bosses, locations, puzzles, the upgrade system, as well as some story tidbits:

About Xuan Yuan Sword 7

The console versions of Xuan Yuan Sword 7 were announced at the end of April as a collaborative effort between eastasiasoft, SOFTSTAR, and DOMO Studio, and will be coming soon to console players in the west for the first time in the history of this 30-year-old saga.

In the newest installment of the series, players will follow the standalone story of Taishi Zhao and enjoy dynamic, real-time combat, which makes Xuan Yuan Sword 7 the perfect entry point for new players. 

A retail edition will be available exclusively from Maximum Games. Pre-order here: https://www.maximumgames.com/

More information on Xuan Yuan Sword 7

• Vitis the Xuan Yuan Sword 7 product page: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Xuan-Yuan-Sword-7
• Visit the Xuan Yuan Sword 7 website: http://www.swd7.tw/main/index/en

Online Global Music Event to Take Place on May 28th as Part of Ongoing Music Program

HELSINKI, Finland — May 26, 2021 — Hotel Hideaway, a 3D social virtual community, unveiled plans today for a virtual music concert with emerging artist Cookiee Kawaii, while celebrating its 15 million member milestone. Taking place on May 28, the concert will be an online event not just for Cookiee Kawaii fans, but for all music fans around the world. Over the past year, more audiences have moved online for connecting with friends and seeking entertainment, and Hotel Hideaway is embracing this movement by bringing this upcoming virtual concert and many more events to life throughout 2021. Hotel Hideaway is operated by Finnish gaming company Sulake, which was fully acquired by digital gaming and monetization company Azerion earlier this year.

Valtteri Karu, CEO of Sulake, creators of Hotel Hideaway, said: “We’re so excited for Cookiee Kawaii’s upcoming performance, which will surely delight and entertain our fans worldwide. With a 15 million user milestone under our belt, we’re now seeking out unique, leading artists who will help bring authentic concert experiences into Hotel Hideaway.” 

Cookie Kawaii rose to international fame last year when her “Vibe (If I Back it Up)” became a sensation on the social platform TikTok. Cookiee Kawaii said: “I’ve been a fan of Habbo since a kid so it’s an honor I get to headline as a part of the brand new virtual concert for Hotel Hideaway celebrating 15 million members.”

The virtual concert will be free to view in Hotel Hideaway beginning on May 28 at 9:00 a.m. EDT / 6:00 a.m. PDT, 5:00 p.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. PDT, and 1:00 a.m. EDT (May 29) / 10:00 p.m. PDT, followed by a Meet & Greet and live Q&A with Cookiee Kawaii on the Hotel Hideaway Youtube channel. Hotel Hideaway will unveil more upcoming virtual concert details at the end of the concert, so fans will want to tune in for more upcoming collaboration surprises. The virtual community also plans to offer unique ways for artists to engage with their fans that only a digital experience can provide.

Hotel Hideaway has become an increasingly popular hangout among young people from across the US, Europe and Asia. Its virtual concerts recently began with piloted events in March and April featuring artists DJ Luuk van Dijk, DJ Mark Sixma and Sidney Samson that drew more than 70,000 concert-goers per event who viewed and danced through the 30-minute performances, and purchased concert merchandise, including clothing featuring the headlining artists’ brand. To cover all major time zones, Hotel Hideaway arranged three events during a 24-hour period. Additionally, the platform has scaled up its server support for events with the growing number of virtual concert goers expected to attend and increase over time. To stay up to date on all the latest news as Hotel Hideaway celebrates 15 million members, fans can download the app and join the concert conversation online.

Jurriaan van Teunenbreuk, VP Content and games at Azerion, said: “This is only the beginning of what we hope will become a central feature of our game. The concert series we have planned will shine a spotlight on emerging and established talent from all genres. Our goal is to bridge the gap between gaming and music. As a gamer herself, Cookiee Kawaii is a natural fit for this mission.”

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hotel-hideaway-virtual-world/id922825959
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piispanen.hotelhideaway

Follow Hotel Hideaway:
Instagram: @hideaway_official/
Twitter: @HotelHideaway 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kKvRKPvrxb6F9aIIx23XA 

About Hotel Hideaway
With over 15 million downloads, Azerion’s Hotel Hideaway is a 3D social virtual community full of opportunities to meet new people and make new friends. The Hotel is a lively and vibrant world full to the brim with social adventures and fun activities! Dress to impress and stand out from the crowd with an abundance of stylish clothing, items and accessories. Customise your room with a variety of furniture items and decorations. Learn secret gestures and dance moves – and then party into the early hours inside unique public rooms. No matter what you like to spend your time doing, Hotel Hideaway is the place to be. There’s oodles of fun to be had and secrets to discover, so jump in and make sure the other guests recognise your name!

About Cookiee Kawaii
Cookiee Kawaii is an international artist from Irvington, New Jersey. Her love for anime, comic books & video games shows in her high energy base knocking music. She has a variety of different sounds from Jersey Club to Hip Hop.

Face unspeakable horrors as you unlock the secrets of one of the most mysterious locations in the world 

Rome, Italy 26th May, 2021. Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Invader Studios are thrilled to announce that Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, the prequel to the critically acclaimed survival horror game Daymare:1998, will be coming to PC and consoles in 2022.  It’s time to discover the truth about the terrifying events of Keen Sight, the small town tucked away in the endless woods of Idaho and location of Daymare: 1998. But in order to uncover these dark secrets, you must go back to where it all began. Back to 1994. 

Check out the brand new teaser trailer for Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle below

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of special agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of a unit called H.A.D.E.S. (Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search), and get ready to enter the most advanced experimental research center in the United States of America. Be careful though, because in the darkness of the desolate, labyrinthine depths of the military research center there is something terrifying and lethal awaiting you! 

Lock and load one of the most innovative and technologically advanced weapons of all time and prepare to face never-before-seen creatures as you make your way through a series of evocative locations and unlock the secrets they contain.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a perfect blend of fierce and deadly enemies where hardcore action game mechanics, environmental puzzles, a chilling soundtrack, plenty of exploration and massive doses of concentrated horror are waiting for you. No place is safe, especially when you’re being hunted by your nightmares.

Features of Daymare 1994: Sandcastle 

• New characters and big comebacks – Take part in the top secret “Sandcastle” mission as the game’s main protagonist, Special Agent H.A.D.E.S. Dalila Reyes, and reconstruct the past of some of Daymare: 1998’s most beloved characters.
• Lethal and terrifying enemies – Fight, kill and dismember the enemies that stand between you and your mission. But beware; these enemies are frighteningly intelligent, aggressive and realistic in every detail.
• Revamped interface – The D.I.D. is back, though in a completely redesigned way. Manage your inventory, ammo and health items directly from the new, intuitive game interface.
• Eye to the Scanner – Thanks to the innovative device installed on Reyes’s arm, you can analyze portions of the environment and reveal new puzzles to solve, pick up secret documents and detect hidden items!
• Environmental puzzles – The solution is often right in front of your eyes! Search for clues and overcome the environmental obstacles to obtain resources and collectibles.
• Are you sure it’s dead? – Prepare to confront the toughest and most aggressive enemies you have ever seen. Even if you’re sure you’ve killed one, you’ll find out it can come back in a completely new form and be even deadlier than before! 
• Breathtaking graphics, sound effects and soundtrack – Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 4, you will live the most terrifying of experiences!
• Back to the 90s… again! – If you loved the nostalgia of Daymare: 1998, then Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will feel like you’re living and playing an action horror/film from the 90s with familiar references and a frightfully authentic atmosphere with a retro flavor.
• Freeze! – There will certainly be no shortage of guns, but be prepared to equip one of the most innovative and powerful weapons ever created: the Frost Grip! WARNING: it may contain liquid nitrogen.  
• Veteran or rookie – Choose the most appropriate game difficulty based on your ability in combat and your experience with survival horror games. Either way, it will be a serious challenge and not for the faint-hearted!

 Daymare 1994: Sandcastle will be available for PC and consoles in early 2022 and fans can wishlist the PC version on Steam now. 

For more information please visit the official website at www.daymarethegame.com or www.leonardointeractive.com 

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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 Invader Studios

Invader Studios™ (Invader Studios S.r.l.), former Invader Games, is an Italian independent software house located in the lovely town of Olevano Romano (in the Roman countryside).

The company was officially founded in July 2016, even though it has been active in the industry for more than a year.

The studio was originally set up by a group of friends and professionals who share common ideas on game development and are united by the passion for the survival horror genre (and the games of the Resident Evil series in particular).

At that time, the studio worked on “Resident Evil 2 Reborn”, an unofficial remake of Capcom’s 1998 classic – which has drawn millions views on YouTube in few weeks. The project was interrupted when the official Resident Evil 2 remake was announced in 2015, but Invader Studios received an invitation from Capcom Ltd. to visit their headquarters in Osaka, Japan, and mentioned in the game credits of the official Resident Evil 2 remake.

Invader Studios’ core team is made today of more than 10 professional figures (programmers, 2D and 3D artists, sound artists, animators, social/community managers etc.). The team also includes several external collaborators (mainly 3D and 2D artists) – working remotely from different Italian regions – and some international VIP advisors.

The team has just released its first survival horror game, “Daymare: 1998”™, available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam and GOG.com.

The company is now working on the new installment of the Daymare saga, a prequel to the first game called Daymare 1994: Sandcastle, planned to be released on PS5, Xbox X Series, PS4, Xbox One and PC Steam in 2022.

The successful free expansion makes its way to Xbox on June 3

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 26, 2021. Independent developer Fatshark today announced that the Chaos Wastes expansion to the award-winning and multi-million selling Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is available on June 3 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S as a free download.

Chaos Wastes was an instant hit on PC and now it’s ready to conquer the consoles. Xbox players will begin their journey on June 3, while Playstation 4 players will work their way towards the Citadel of Eternity later the same month.

“We are happy to bring the popular Chaos Wastes expansion to consoles and exactly like on the PC, it will be a free download to everyone that owns the game.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark.

Chaos Wastes

The next chapter in the Vermintide 2 story has arrived, and it’s available as a free download. In Chaos Wastes, the players will -try- to reach the Citadel of Eternity, but only the pure at heart will be able to complete the journey. In order to survive the journey to the Citadel the heroes will have to leave their fancy and hard-earned armor behind and go back to the basics. The journey begins where it all began over three years ago, and armed only with simple equipment that will require skills to use effectively rather than just hiding behind a maxed out Iron Breaker (yes, talking to you, you know who you are!).

The trek can only be completed by a true pilgrim to navigate through to the unpredictable region without a map and where no journey is the same. The Citadel of Eternity is a place most have only heard of through rumours. It is said to be located in a region under the influence of the Chaos Gods and apparently Saltzpyre knows how to get there – or so he claims. 

New Features

• Pilgrim’s Coins – Chaos Waste Unique coins that can be traded for godly favor or weapons along the path. A wise traveler hoards them well and spends them wisely. 
• Chest of Trials – Those seeking additional challenges while on their Pilgrimage can find them by means of the rare Chests of Trials. Opening a Chest of Trials draws the attention of a monstrous foe. Defeat the foe, and claim the reward. 
• Shrines – Uncorrupted shrines can be found in the Chaos Wastes. Heroes can seek the favor of wholesome gods in the form of Miracles & Boons. But, of course, such favors are not earned without sacrifice. 
• Waystone Altars – A weapon stash that contains weapons employed by previous pilgrims. Accessible through sacrificing Pilgrim’s Coins. The more Pilgrim’s Coins the Reliquary demands, the more powerful the weaponry to be found within. 
• Potions – The road is littered with mysterious potions that offer powerful benefits… perhaps enough to help even the odds on a long and difficult journey.

The Fifth Player

Chaos Wastes includes the Twitch Integration – the streamer’s favorite game mode – which lets the audience join in on the adventure and help the players on their journey by voting on what will happen next. 

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About Fatshark®

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and established in 2007 independent developer Fatshark is comprised of a team of 100+ experienced games developers, who strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater and War of the Roses. For more information, visitwww.fatsharkgames.com

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