Deceive or be Deceived in a Homicidal Robot Revolt or Call Upon the Powers of Your Ancestors to Take Down Gods in Two New Playable Demos

Baltimore, MD – Feb 2nd, 2020 – Independent publisher Versus Evil today announced that two of its forthcoming games will be making an appearance in the latest Steam Game Festival starting on February 3rd. The playable demos will give players their first opportunity to get hands on with Social Deception multiplayer game First Class Trouble developed by Invisible Walls and the epic action RPG Almighty: Kill Your Gods from RUNWILD Entertainment.

First Class Trouble is a multiplayer social deduction game where six players must work together to shut down C.A.I.N., the rogue A.I. of a failing luxury space cruise-liner that is trying to kill them. Two of the six players are chosen at random to secretly play as Personoids, killer humanoids sent by C.A.I.N. to betray the other players.

In Almighty: Kill Your Gods, you take on the persona of an Alpha, the first amongst your kind, a magical warrior infused with the power of your ancestors, reborn to take a stand for your tribe against the tyranny and oppression of the Elder Gods. Almighty: Kill Your Gods is a game about reclaiming and rebuilding your home in the face of impossible odds.

“We really miss bringing demos to gamers and getting to see their reaction to our games in-person. We miss hearing the feedback and we really miss seeing gamers having fun. Even though we can’t be with everyone in person, we’re excited to be a part of the Steam Game Festival. We’re getting to still get our demos of First Class Trouble and Almighty: Kill Your Gods in the hands of fans. We can still get visibility for our games, still get that gamer feedback, and we can still connect to the community. Valve’s built an awesome event to showcase our titles.” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.

Both games are lining up for release later this year on Steam with other platforms also under consideration.

To wishlist First Class Trouble players can check out the games Steam page here.

To wishlist Almighty: Kill Your Gods players can check out the games Steam page here

About Invisible Walls
Invisible Walls is an award winning indie studio established in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2017. Their focus is to create games with a strong emphasis on the social experience as well as making games that are as fun to watch as they are to play – underlining their ambition to embrace both players and audiences.

About RUNWILD Entertainment

RUNWILD Entertainment is a Welsh games development studio based out of Caerphilly in South Wales, founded in September 2016 by a small team of veteran game developers.
Their mission is to pioneer multiplayer experiences where players can share adventures in an emergent and seamless way, make connections and have fun whilst doing it.​
Almighty: Kill your Gods is their first original title and is being developed for PC and consoles.

About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit https://versusevil.com

Cereal Games noir-like Action-RPG will be on show and playable during the festival, which will take place from February 3rd to 9th.

Madrid, February 2nd, 2021. This month’s Steam Game Festival, which will start tomorrow February 3rd and will last until February 9th, will be packed with new releases and juicy demos of future releases. Yesterday we announced that Onirike will be present at the festival, and today it’s Pecaminosa that joins Steam’s special celebration.

Along with the demo of the original Action-RPG noir, Cereal Games, its developers, promise important news and a few surprises during the festival. 

Initially, Cereal Games title was to be available during the first quarter of this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, but in search of the best possible results on all platforms, it has been decided to delay its release until May.

Steam Store Link – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366770/Pecaminosa__A_Pixel_Noir_Game/

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

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

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

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

Main features:

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

Pecaminosa will be available on May 2021 in digital format for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.

February 2nd, 2021 – Spiderweb Software Inc., makers of fine indie adventures for over 25 years, announces the release date for our new, unique fantasy role-playing epic! Geneforge 1 – Mutagen, a truly unique and innovative fantasy sci-fi hybrid, will be out on Steam, GOG, and other storefronts on February 24 for Windows and Macintosh. The demo of Geneforge can be played as part of the Steam Game Festival on February 3.

Geneforge 1 – Mutagen will be one of the most open-ended role-playing games available. Choose between a host of rival factions. Use magic or your deadly pets to crush your enemies. Or, use trickery, diplomacy, and stealth to win the game without ever attacking a foe. Destroy the final boss, or switch sides and join him. Fight alone or create your own army of custom-made mutant monsters.

In Geneforge 1 – Mutagen, enter the world of the Shapers. The Shapers are wizards with the awesome power to create life. Need a servant, or a pet, or a tool, or a mighty beast to fight and die for you? The Shapers create it.

The creations of the Shapers are expected to obey completely. If not, they are destroyed. The Shapers guard their magical secrets with fanatical devotion, executing all who steal them. However, some of the Shapers’ creations are intelligent, and they want their freedom. The Shapers underestimate their creations. This mistake will lead to disaster.

The coming rebellion will scorch your continent. Who will win? It will be up to you.

Geneforge 1 – Mutagen is a total remaster of the 20-year old indie classic Geneforge. With the help of a successful Kickstarter, this new game will be a completely remade and greatly expanded recreation of the original.

Geneforge 1 – Mutagen Website: http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/geneforge/
Geneforge 1 – Mutagen Kickstarter:

About Spiderweb Software
Spiderweb Software, Inc. is a tiny indie game company based in Seattle, WA. founded in 1994. We’re fanatically dedicated to creating fun, exciting fantasy role-playing games for Windows, Macintosh, and iOS. Past titles include the award-winning Exile, Geneforge, Avernum, Queen’s Wish, and Avadon series. Learn more at www.spiderwebsoftware.com.

New animated adventure from Sega and WildBrain will premiere worldwide in 2022

Sydney, Australia – 2^nd February 2021 – Netflix, SEGA of America, Inc. (“SEGA”), and WildBrain announce a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sonic Prime, set to premiere worldwide in 2022.

The 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the “Blue Blur” of video game fame in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

The series will be animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, and SEGA and WildBrain will jointly participate across production, distribution and licensing. Man of Action Entertainment, creators of Ben 10 and the characters and team in the Academy Award-winning feature Big Hero 6, have been brought on as showrunners and Executive Producers for the series.

Dominique Bazay, Director of Original Animation, Netflix: “Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone’s heart including my own. I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid and it’s a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand new adventure with Netflix — one that a generation of loyal fans and brand new fans around the world can enjoy.”

Ivo Gerscovich, Chief Brand Officer at SEGA: “Sonic the Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences since its video game debut in 1991. With over 1.14 billion game units sold and downloaded to date, an exciting feature film, a robust licensing program and more, SEGA’s iconic hedgehog continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide. We’re thrilled to partner with WildBrain, Man of Action Entertainment and Netflix to speed into this new, animated chapter in the Sonic franchise.” 

Josh Scherba, President, WildBrain: “With generations of devoted fans around the world, Sonic the Hedgehog is more popular today than ever before, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, SEGA and Man of Action to deliver all-new Sonic adventures for audiences worldwide. This premium franchise is ideally suited to WildBrain’s capabilities and it’s already inspiring great things from our talented creative teams. We’ve witnessed first-hand the enduring popularity of this brand from the strong and steady global demand for our library of legacy Sonic series. We look forward now to bringing fresh and exciting Sonic content to fans both new and old.”

Building on the momentum generated for Sonic in 2020 – and as the brand celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2021 – Sonic Prime aims to captivate the imaginations of audiences ages six to 11, as well as legacy Sonic fans of all ages, and will match the scale and scope of the epic adventures synonymous with the Sonic franchise. In 2020, the theatrical feature Sonic the Hedgehog, took the number one spot worldwide on opening weekend and remained on top globally for weeks while breaking domestic box office records. Producers SEGA Sammy and Paramount Pictures have announced a sequel to the feature is in development.

About SEGA of America

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com. To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog news, follow Sonic on Twitter and Instagram, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. Please visit the official Sonic website   www.sonicthehedgehog.com and don’t forget to visit the SEGA e-shop at shop.sega.com for new and exclusive products for the ultimate SEGA fan.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world’s most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego and more. Our shows are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters, and our AVOD business – WildBrain Spark – offers one of the largest networks of kids’ channels on YouTube, garnering approximately four billion views per month from over 200 million subscribers. We also license consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory for our own properties as well as for our clients and content partners. Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at www.wildbrain.com.

About Man of Action Entertainment

Man of Action Entertainment are Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle, the writers’ collective behind comic’s largest franchise characters as well as their original concepts published under their Man of Action banner at Image Comics. Their creations include Ben 10, the $6 billion boys’ action franchise for which they executive produce the new iteration, in season four on Cartoon Network. Dentsu handpicked them to develop, write and executive produce the Mega Man: Fully Charged series that debuted in 2018 on Cartoon Network. They developed and Executive Produce Power Players, that debuted on Cartoon Network in 2019. Man of Action Entertainment also created the Zak Storm: Super Pirate series for ZAG airing on Netflix and previously created Generator Rex and launched Disney XD’s Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man and Marvel’s Avengers Assemble series as EXP/writers. Man of Action Entertainment created the characters and team featured in Big Hero 6, Disney/Marvel’s Academy Award®-winning feature. In addition to creating successful video games, toy lines and comic books, Man of Action Entertainment are the creator/producer/writers of current and upcoming feature films and live-action TV series based on their original comic books and graphic novels including the critically-acclaimed I Kill Giants feature film released in 2018, the Officer Downe feature in 2016.

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• A USB Drive from the Kingston New Year USB Flash Drive – Mini Collection
• Record the Unforgettable Memories in the New Year

Australia – February 2, 2021 – To celebrate the new year, Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announces the launch of the limited-edition 2021 Mini Cow USB Flash Drive in Australia. As one of the 12-collectible designs from the Kingston New Year USB Flash Drive – Mini Collection, this USB drive features an adorable cow figurine that is encased in a unique milk bottle package. The functional and collect-worthy design adds fun to your daily life, and is created for you to join us in saving your meaningful and joy-filled moments of 2021.

For over a decade, Kingston has introduced a specially designed USB drive inspired by animal mascots at the start of each year. This year’s Mini Cow USB drive features a cute, ovular-shaped design that embodies joy, fullness and prosperity. While adapting the cow figure, Kingston incorporated some lovable tweaks to accentuate creativity and craftsmanship, including a delicate pattern, metallic details, and smooth texture with a matte-finish. The keychain ring design for portability also turns Mini Cow into a personal lucky charm for 2021. The versatile USB drive is equipped with 64GB capacity¹ and USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance², and the protective rubber casing ensures durability. Lastly, for some fun finishing touches, the milk bottle package brings a refreshing look, making it perfect as a gift for friends and family.

“Kingston is committed to memory and continues to bring out creative products with refreshing designs for our customers to store their most meaningful moments. Hence, we created a series of limited-edition drives for the festive season,” said Kevin Wu, sales/marketing and business development Vice President of APAC region, Kingston. “The mini-cow drive is the second collectible of the series, representing our excitement and anticipation for the new year, and that Kingston is always with you in 2021.”

Kingston’s limited-edition mini cow USB drive is available through Kingston’s network of etail outlets, at a MSRP of AUD 48. The USB drive is backed by a 5-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

For more information visit kingston.com.

Kingston Limited-Edition Mini Cow USB Drives Specifications

Capacities¹: 64GB
Speed²: USB3.2 Gen 1 speeds
Dimensions: 43.16 x 28.96 x 27.31 (mm)  
Warranty/support: 5- year warranty with free technical support
Compatible with Windows^® 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Mac OS (v.10.10.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™

¹ Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash memory guide at kingston.com/flashguide.

² USB 3.2 Gen 1 Performance requires a host device with a USB 3.2/ 3.1/ 3.0 port.

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonAPAC
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

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Re-imagined farm sim inspired by the classics coming to Steam in 2021

February 1st, 2021 — Stairway Games is excited to announce the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for its highly-anticipated tropical island farm simulator Coral Island will begin February 1st!

Coral Island is a re-imagined farm sim game inspired by classics. Grow crops, nurture animals, and befriend the islanders. Decide whether to revitalize not only the town but also the surrounding coral reefs. It may get tough, but stick with it, because the island is ripe for change.

You’re finally leaving Pokyo behind and moving to Coral Island. Experience a tropical island rich and teeming with nature!

Featuring:

• Build Your Dream Farm: Transform your overrun land into a lush and lively farm. Find your playstyle by deciding what crops to grow, which animals to nurture or what structures to build.
• Dive to Save Coral: Dive into the ocean to restore the coral reefs! Clean up the sea bed to make a home for rare fish, and collect ocean kelp to hone the quality of livestock and crop.
• Find That Special Someone: 16 singles and ready to mingle. Sweep them off their feet and find the one. Find out what their personalities are like, take them on a date and fall in love! There are various relationship scenes to unlock and when you’re ready, build a life together at the farm– perhaps even have children. Yes, no, maybe?
• Traverse Forgotten Caverns: Go deep into the caverns to mine precious gemstones — use the loot to upgrade your tools and farm. But beware, monsters protect rare finds so bring a weapon or two!
• Diverse Cast of Characters: There are over 50 islanders living in Coral Island. Coming from all walks of life, get to know these people by conversing with them — extra brownie points for gifts!
• Customize Your Character: Packed with a variety of outfits, accessories and physiques to choose from, you are armed with plenty of styles to express yourself. Conform to the community or be different! There is no wrong answer because there is only one you in Coral Island.
• Improve The Town: Take part in community projects to build and liven up the town. With your help, outdated local merchants such as the blacksmiths will be able to process rare ores and provide better performing tools. Spare some extra gold to add a community garden for the locals or build a brand new museum and more…
• You Set The Pace: Write your own story! Grow your farm, explore the island, learn new skills or chill at the tavern getting to know the locals. A click away from your new life without deadlines.

Coral Island is set to launch later this year on Steam, with the possibility of console editions also being explored.

To learn more, visit: https://www.stairwaygames.com/coral-island
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/stairway
Twitter:@coralislandgame

About Stairway Games
We’re a newly founded studio based in Indonesia. Our team currently consists of 20 passionate talents, a blend of permanent crew members and remote collaborators. With Coral Island, we hope to drive growth and push the game development scene in Indonesia forward. We believe in the medium of games and breathe a studio culture that aims to create polished experiences.

Monthly Deep-Dives Promise Adventure-Packed Trips Down Memory Lane

REDWOOD CITY, CA (February 2, 2021) – Square Enix® and Crystal Dynamics® today kicked off a year-long 25^th anniversary celebration of TOMB RAIDER®, the iconic videogame series that debuted in October 1996.

Fans can access the 25^th anniversary webpage at https://tombraider.com/25

Tomb Raider’s star, famous archeologist-adventurer Lara Croft, has become a powerful force in the gaming industry and beyond, and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. From being named an ambassador for scientific excellence to appearing live on tour with U2, Lara Croft has touched the lives of tens of millions of people around the world. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine has been a cultural icon for 25 years on gaming screens and Hollywood silver screens alike, battling T-Rexes, unearthing ancient artifacts, and saving the world from an apocalypse or two. Lara has had adventures in dozens of countries, explored the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Andaman Seas, ventured to Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, and rediscovered Atlantis and the lost island of Yamatai.

“Over the last 25 years Tomb Raider has become more than a game and Lara Croft has risen to become a cultural icon,” said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “We’re so proud to be a part of this rich tapestry of adventure, but we recognize the true credit belongs to the fans! The amazing Tomb Raider community has made all of this possible and we look forward to celebrating with them his historic milestone and for many decades to come.”

Tomb Raider’s year-long celebration of its 25^th anniversary will feature in-depth explorations of the major games released in the franchise, including nostalgic media deep from the archives, developer interviews, community activities, live playthroughs, and more. Over the coming months, developer Crystal Dynamics will re-visit the lineup of major Tomb Raider games, focusing on one game each month. Fans of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft can look forward to additional franchise announcements over the course of the year.

Tomb Raider games are currently available on all modern gaming platforms, from PC to console, Stadia, and mobile.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page: http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr: http://officialTOMBRAIDERblog.tumblr.com/
Official YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

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About Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics® has developed and published over 30 award-winning titles during its 28-year adventure. Some of the most beloved franchises include Gex®, Legacy of Kain® and most recently, TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 81 million copies worldwide. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft® has been a cultural icon for over 20 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. Most recently, Crystal Dynamics expanded its operations by opening Crystal Northwest™ in Bellevue, Washington.
 
For more information on Crystal Dynamics, please visit http://www.crystald.com/, their Twitter account, Facebook page, or their LinkedIn page.

About Eidos-Montréal
Eidos-Montréal™ (a Square Enix® studio) is focused on creating immersive and captivating experiences. For the last decade, the development teams at Eidos-Montréal have orchestrated the successful reboot of the DEUS EX® series (Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®), released the latest entry in the THIEF® franchise, and have also played a key role in the development of the award-winning TOMB RAIDER® series.
 
For more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/ and find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER® franchise, which is celebrating its 25^th anniversary, has sold over 81 million copies worldwide. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft® has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades. The most recent release in the world-famous franchise, Shadow of the Tomb Raider™, has received numerous “Best of” nominations and awards and is the remarkable conclusion to Lara Croft’s origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for action-adventure.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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Action RPG Hindsight 20/20’s Spring Multi-Platform Launch Now Includes PlayStation 5

Embrace the Twists and Turns of Fate on Sony’s Platforms, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC

AUSTIN, Texas – February 1, 2021 – Hindsight 20/20: Wrath of the Raakshasa, the single-player action RPG game with morality-based decisions from the BioWare, ArenaNet, and Sucker Punch veterans at Triple-I Games, releases on PlayStation®5 in addition to PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and Windows via Steam this Spring. 

Hindsight 20/20’s PlayStation 5 version features 4K/60FPS, significantly faster load times, and rendering enhancements including improved ambient occlusion, motion blur, and bloom. 

The kingdom of Champaner cherishes life above all else, preferring to practice pacifism in place of wielding weapons. When a virus begins transforming residents into bloodthirsty beasts known as Raakshasas and a destructive rift fills the sky, those sacred values quickly come into question. Jehan, a mysterious man with one arm, unknowingly holds the fate of Champaner in the palm of his hand.

Mourning the loss of his recently-murdered father, Jehan finds himself torn between the pacifism he was taught to revere and a need for revenge. Choose between Merciful or Ruthless styles of combat, each with their own advantages and drawbacks. Strategically stun enemies to gain the respect of the people or eradicate foes quickly with a deadly sword. Each enemy and boss has different movesets and behaviors depending on the chosen style.

Decisions in Hindsight 20/20 have long-lasting repercussions, impacting the game and delivering branching story paths. Choices can appear obvious via dialogue or fighting methods, but destiny may have something completely unexpected in store for Jehan. Sometimes even travel time can make a difference. Move too slowly or get distracted helping townspeople and Jehan might not make it in time to save the day. 

Fight humans and monsters through Merciful or Ruthless means to save the kingdom. Earn new abilities for both styles of combat, stunning swathes of enemies or making jagged swords erupt from the ground. Forge Jehan’s personal path in a fantastical world filled with magic and technology, rendered in a tragically beautiful watercolor style. Honor the societal pressure to remain vigilant or descend into madness.

“We made the choice last year to utilize the extra time 2020 gave us and we are now ready to bring Hindsight to our wonderful followers and fans,” said Hemanshu Chhabra, creative director at Triple-I Games. “We amped up the choices, combat, cinematics, and even the framerate to make our game the best it can be when we launch later this year.”

Hindsight 20/20 will be available in English on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and Windows via Steam in Q2 2021.

To learn more, please visit Hindsight 20/20’sofficial site, Steam page, Twitter, Instagram, Discord channel, and Facebook page.

About Triple-I Studios

Consisting of veterans from BioWare, ArenaNet, Sucker Punch Studios and Amazon Games Studios, Triple-I Studios came together when Hemanshu Chhabra came to his friends with a vision: to make a game that would help a younger, self-critical version of himself understand what “hindsight 20/20” really means.

To learn more about Triple-I Studios please visit the studio’s official website.

British Heavy Cruisers, German Cruiser Campaign, Aircraft Carriers Test, and Special Events

The first update to World of Warships: Legends in 2021 brings many exciting additions, most notably the first appearance of a new ship type—Aircraft Carriers! Besides that, there’s a new campaign for a German battlecruiser, British heavy cruisers, and a pair of special events for a new game mode and the Lunar New Year!

Aircraft Carriers are here at last. For the first two weeks of the update, players can battle with and against the early carriers Langley, Ranger, Hōshō, and Ryūjō in a separate Air Strike gamemode. To start playing in the new class, players will have to play a few battles of the Air Strike game mode first. Being a fundamentally different type of warship, aircraft carriers are defined by avoiding direct combat and using their aircraft to sink their enemies. These early carriers were experimental in many ways and their first arrival is also, as we will be gathering feedback from this event for future carrier releases! It’s an exciting addition to World of Warships: Legends, be sure to hop into a few Air Strike battles and try out the new ship type.

The new Dragonslayer campaign features the German battlecruiser Siegfried, a battle-hardened cruiser built with six powerful 15-inch guns and a set of torpedo launchers on each side. Designed as a heavy surface raider for the German navy, Siegfried is well protected too. Like the legendary hero she is named for, this ship is a mighty opponent on the field of battle. As the final reward of the campaign, players will need to pass through a hundred milestones over the next five weeks, completing a set of missions each week in order to command this “Dragonslayer” of yore. After completing the campaign, players can also continue completing missions to earn Steel.

There are some newcomers to the British tech tree in this update as well, a series of heavy cruisers. Starting at Tier IV, these ships carry powerful, low-velocity guns and are relatively well protected. Plus, they are well equipped with torpedoes, Sonar, and a Repair consumable. It’ll take clever positioning to get the most from these ships, but they are sure to shake things up! Players can take command of these ships in early access by opening British Cruiser Containers, plus get the new Union Jack camouflage for their ships.

A new Arena game mode is here as well, pitting players against each other in four teams of three ships. Starting after the Air Strike event on February 15th, players can prove their skills in this mode by climbing up a community-wide ladder during this seasonal event. The ultimate prize of the Arena mode is a stockpile of steel, a new resource to use to get equipment and unique vessels. Arena mode is a good way for the best players to get a boost towards unlocking the new steel-exclusive Tier VII premium battleship Missouri.

Of course, it would be remiss to forget Lunar New Year! Starting February 12th, there are a pair of collectable premium cruisers available, special event containers, unique camouflages. Plus, there’s a new port for the event throughout the update!

Unconventional RPG Adventure Everhood Explores Nintendo Switch, PC on 4 March

STOCKHOLM – 1 Feb., 2021 – Everhood, the unconventional RPG adventure from Foreign Gnomes where nothing is as it seems, unfurls existential mysteries and blasts musical battles onto Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC Thursday, 4 March, 2021.

Sign the contract, sell your soul, and step into a mystical realm between the known planes of existence called Everhood. Here awakens the wooden doll Red, rising from a deep slumber to find a thief has stolen his arm. Red sets out in search of his missing limb and unknowingly begins to pull at a thread that may unravel reality as the world knows it. 

Wander through the doors of existence on Red’s quest and cross paths with the bizarre beings that call this place home. Join these charming characters as they try to pass the time and whittle away eternity by racing go-karts, overcoming obstacle courses, and playing board games. But be prepared to face the music at a moment’s notice, as not every immortal is the kindly sort.

Square off against a banjo-loving frog, sentient ATM, nearly nude knight, and a myriad of other odd opponents in unique dance battles. Move and groove to dodge oncoming fire. Perform evasive maneuvers to outlast Red’s rivals while jamming out to bespoke boss fight themes that range from twangy chiptunes to heavy industrial beats and span everything in between.

Bring world-altering revelations to light on and off the dance floor as Red’s journey tugs at reality’s seams. Choose between a range of five difficulty options to enjoy everything from a narrative-focused experience to blistering challenges. Then return to the realm in New Game Plus to discover additional secrets or test those skills in an ultra-hard unlockable mode.

“Everhood is a wild ride teeming with twists, turns, and plenty of mysteries to uncover,” said Chris Nordgren, co-founder, Foreign Gnomes. “We can’t wait to share our weird world when Everhood arrives on Switch and PC on 4 March. Just be prepared to be unprepared!”

Everhood launches on Nintendo Switch for $14.99 and Steam on 4 March for $9.99. It features English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Japanese language options. 

To learn more about Everhood, visit the official site and join the community Discord and Twitter.

About Foreign Gnomes

Foreign Gnomes is a two-person collective composed of Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca. The duo seeks to create undefinable experiences that capture imaginations across the globe.

For more information on Foreign Gnomes, check out the team’s development blog.