New Date For Chicago (August 27-29, 2021); New Date For St. Louis (May 6-8, 2022, site TBD); Cleveland TBD 2022; All Tickets To Be Honored On Rescheduled Dates

LOS ANGELES, February 4, 2021 – Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) today announced that its scheduled 2021 live events in Cleveland (Feb. 26-28), St. Louis (March 12-14) and Chicago (June 24-27) have been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions and in continued accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.

The new dates are as follows:
· Wizard World Chicago, August 27-29, 2021 (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center)
· Wizard World St. Louis, May 6-8, 2022 (location TBD)
· Wizard World Cleveland (Date and location TBD)

The safety of our vendors, guests, and attendees continues to be a priority. Fans who purchased general admission and/or VIP tickets for the original dates may use those for the rescheduled dates when they are announced. Artists, exhibitors and others associated with the event can expect communication from Wizard Brands soon regarding the new dates. All interested parties are also encouraged to follow progress via the relaunched wizardworld.com website.

This is in addition to schedule adjustments to Wizard World New Orleans, Philadelphia and Portland announced last month. The updated 2021-22 Wizard World live events calendar is as follows:

· Wizard World Chicago, August 27-29, 2021 (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center)
· Wizard World Philadelphia, November 12-14, 2021 (Greater Philadelphia Expo Center)
· Wizard World New Orleans, January 7-9, 2022 (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
· Wizard World Portland, January 28-30, 2022 (location TBD)
· Wizard World St. Louis, May 6-8, 2022 (location TBD)
· Wizard World Cleveland (Date and location TBD)

Wizard Brands continues to produce Wizard World Virtual Experiences, in which celebrities from favorite TV shows, film franchises and more conduct group video Q&As, available on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube. Wizard Brands has conducted nearly 200 of these free sessions to date, which have been expanded to include artists, authors, cosplayers, trivia, karaoke and other elements of the Wizard World event experience. The schedule of upcoming sessions is available at www.wizardworld.com.

About Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Brands, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World Virtual Experiences powers a content-rich channel that provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy programming and to directly connect with celebrities via a variety of video platforms. Additional initiatives may soon include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. Additionally, Wizard Brands owns a minority interest in Cinedigm’s (NASDAQ:CIDM) CONtv.

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XSEED Games Details Exclusive Costumes and Early Bird Digital Discounts Ahead of Mar. 23 Launch in North America

TORRANCE, Calif. – Feb. 4, 2021 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that digital pre-orders for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town, the latest iteration in the series known as Bokujo Monogatari in Japan, are now available on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch ahead of the title’s launch on the Nintendo Switch™ system in North America on Mar. 23. The title is available digitally as a stand-alone purchase priced at $49.99, and bundled with the previously announced Expansion Pass DLC as the ‘Expansion Pass Set’ priced for $69.99 with a 10% pre-order discount off the regular price. The Expansion Pass will be sold separately on Nintendo eShop at launch for $19.99, with a 15% early bird discount lasting until Apr. 12. The Bokujo Monogatari series is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town represents the first brand new title in the series released on Nintendo Switch.

The STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town Expansion Pass will launch with exclusive cosmetic outfits for players inspired by previous entries, including Yuto and Naomi’s Hoodies from STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town and Henry and Holly’s Western Attire from STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns. Additionally, all digital pre-orders will grant players the Buffalo Costume DLC, inspired by title mascot Buffy, exclusive to the North American launch of the game. The Buffalo Costume DLC will be available for purchase separately at launch for $1.99. European publisher Marvelous Europe is offering a regional exclusive Fox Costume DLC with digital pre-orders in that region. The Fox Costume will also be made available for purchase separately in North America several months after launch.

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town key features:

• Cultivate Your Farm, Cultivate Your Town —Tame the wilderness of the peninsula and build your farm from the ground up! Gather and process materials to fulfill requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories.
• A Farm of Endless Possibilities — Clear the land, repair old facilities, and place new buildings wherever you see fit. Level up your farming skills and craft a variety of decorations and facilities, from fences and automatic feeders for livestock to sprinklers for crops!
• There’s Always Something Going on in Olive Town! — Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with over 200 unique events! Get to know your neighbors better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.
• Simple Mechanics, Deep Gameplay — Greenhorn farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode in addition to Normal Mode. Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find familiar features and facilities with new twists on classic gameplay elements.

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America on the Nintendo Switch™ system, STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will launch on Mar. 23, 2021. The ‘Premium Edition’ and a standalone retail version are available for pre-order from theXSEED Games Store andparticipating retailers for a MSRP of $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. The digital versions of the game are available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop, with a 10% discount on the Expansion Pass Set normally priced at $69.99 and the base game sold individually at $49.99. All pre-orders come with a Buffalo Costume digital bonus. The stand-alone Expansion Pass, normally priced at $19.99, will be discounted 15% from launch until Apr. 12. 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.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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This is it. You either make history today, winning everything that’s there to win in Football Cup 2021 – now available on Switch – or perish in the darkness of oblivion after a match everybody would like to forget.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 4th, Cracow, Poland.

Fame, money, and glory await, but only for those willing to reach for it. Have you got what it takes to plan the right strategy, train your players, and then withstand the pressure while staring down the best forwards in the world?

Get the game now from the Nintendo eShop (https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/football-cup-2021-switch/).

ABOUT FOOTBALL CUP 2021

Be sure you don’t make the fields of the most famous stadiums wait for your team to arrive beneath their glowing spotlights! Explore the vast amounts of uniquely designed levels and fight your way through each tournament phase. Meet the legends in the finale and show them how it’s done. Claim all your trophies and become a beacon of soccer experience. Show other countries who has the best team on the planet, win the champions cup, and become a soccer star!

FOOTBALL CUP 2021 – MAIN FEATURES

• Begin your professional career as a soccer player and climb to the very top.
• Start slow and learn the basic soccer skills in the Basic game mode.
• Challenge yourself in the Daily Challenges mode, where you’ll be able to stay in good shape with everyday training and climb the ladder of experience at the same time.
• Become the sensation of the Season. Lead your soccer team through the whole season to league glory.
• Once ready, enter the Tournament. Try to become a soccer star, conquer other teams, and make soccer history.
• Make sure the League is just the beginning. Conquer Europa, Copa del Sur, or Champions Cup. Test your soccer skills in tournaments scattered around the world and become famous!

Football Cup 2021 was developed by Inlogic Sports and was published on Nintendo Switch by 7Levels.

More information about the game can be found on Nintendo eShop, the publisher’s website, and Facebook.

About 7Levels
7Levels is a Polish indie game developer founded in 2014 and based in Crakow, Poland. Our main goal is to create high-quality games with Nintendo fans in mind. However, we don’t focus solely on our own projects – we help other studios publish and promote their titles on Nintendo consoles. http://www.7lvls.com/

About Inlogic Sports
Inlogic Sports is a department of Inlogic Software, a studio focused on Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones. The team distributes their apps through a global network reaching 150+ countries across five continents. Inlogic cooperates with more than 200 companies. Operators including Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica O2, and Movistar; gaming studios, including Walt Disney and EA Mobile; and other well-known aggregators such as Gameloft, Zed, or Opera are all positive references and proof of the company’s position on the mobile entertainment market. https://www.inlogic.sk/

Tug-of-War Strategy Game Leaving Early Access and Launching as a Free-to-Play Title on Steam and Epic Games Store

ZAGREB, HR – February 4, 2021 – WIREGAMES Publishing and GD ENTERTAINMENT today announced their Tug-of-War strategy game, Primordials: Battle of Gods will be launching as a free-to-play title on the Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 4, 2021.  Primordials: Battle of Gods originally released as Primordials of Amyrion on Steam and the Epic Games Store as an early access title, and has released several content updates and improvements based on community feedback. Everyone who has purchased or purchases the game in Early Access will have every army, champion, and premium skin already unlocked, and will get future skins for free with exception to progression and battle pass skins. Featuring cross-play among Steam and Epic Games Store players, Primordials: Battle of Gods includes three unique armies of diverse units, six omnipresent Primordials, and eight heroic champions for players to choose from. To succeed in battle, players must upgrade their armies, choose different abilities and spend resources wisely.

Primordials: Battle of Gods features:

• Lord Over Land – Battle for control of the realm without the tedium of dictation. It’s macro over micro.
• Choose Your Path – Upgrade Primordials, champions, minions and towers to directly counter an opponent’s army.
• Battle of Wit and Will – Test your mettle in 1v1 duels. No teammates can steal glory or bring your great name to shame.
• Bolster Forces – Unleash devastating activatable abilities in support of valiant minions marching into a brutal war of attrition.
• Manage Resources – Spend resources early and go for the killing blow, or build up an economy in an effort to overwhelm the long-game.

ABOUT PRIMORDIALS BATTLE OF GODS

Primordials: Battle of Gods  is a tug-of-war 1v1 strategy game where players rule kingdoms and build armies to war for ever greater power. “One will rise, Many will fall.” Compete in 1v1 duels against other Primordials and their armies, simultaneously balancing resource management while choosing upgrade paths for buildings, champions and minions to gain key advantages on the battlefield. While even the greatest Primordial may not control every unit on the battlefield, some have abilities and ultimates that can turn the tide of war.

For more information on Primordials: Battle of Gods, please visit www.primordials.game, and follow the game on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PlayPrimordials/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/playprimordials. Join the discussion on all topics game-related on Discord https://discord.com/invite/bRg9Zmp.

ABOUT WIREGAMES
WIREGAMES is a newly established video game design and publishing company based in Zagreb, Croatia. In collaboration with GD ENTERTAINMENT, they published their first title, Primordials of Amyrion which was released via early access on Steam and Epic Games Store in October of 2020. Primordials: Battle of Gods is making the transition to free-to-play in March 2021.

ABOUT GD ENTERTAINMENT
GD ENTERTAINMENT is a game development studio located in Zagreb, Croatia. Established in 2018, GD ENTERTAINMENT features a team of experienced and new developers with a passion for engaging and competitive games that challenge the status quo in development. Their latest development project Primordials of Amyrion launched on early access on PC in October of 2020. Primordials: Battle of Gods will be launching as a free-to-play title in March 2021. For more information visit: www.gd-entertainment.hr  

International games publisher and developer Alawar has released a demo version of Song of Farca as part of the Steam Game Festival. The game is being developed by Wooden Monkeys, a Moscow-based studio, with Alawar serving as publisher.

Song of Farca is a detective adventure game with exciting gameplay. The game takes place in the futuristic city of Farca. Criminal gangs have carved the city up into areas of influence, leaving the government and police powerless to help law-abiding locals.

That’s where skilled cyberdetective Isabella Song comes in. She may be under house arrest, but that won’t stop her from finding out the facts and uncovering crimes.

Players can:

• Launch drones over the city and gain access to personal data
• Question suspects and analyze biometric data
• Collect evidence and analyze it using AI
• Trust only the facts – in Farca City, even your clients don’t always tell the truth
• Make important decisions and deal with the consequences

The Song of Farca demo is now available on Steam! Play the game and add it to your Wishlist.

Wooden Monkeys — is a young and ambitious development studio from Moscow. Founded in 2018, the studio is best known for creating the narrative thriller Save Koch on PC.

Alawar — is a major Russian publisher, developer and distributor of video games for PC, mobile, consoles and other devices. Since 1999, the company has released hundreds of games from over 250 teams. Today, it offers developers its expertise at all levels, including financing, analytics, localization and testing, marketing and PR.

Remember the Days When Wrestling Games Were Actually Fun? Action Arcade Wrestling Remembers…

SAN DIEGO, CA – FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – Dust off your luchador masks and prepare for pandemonium! Independent developer VICO Game Studio, in partnership with Reverb Triple XP, announced today a return to the ridiculous ruckus of arcade wrestling with Action Arcade Wrestling, coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch Spring 2021!

Select from over 30 extraordinary wrestlers and unleash their unique abilities in the ring. Wield the cosmic power of El Universo, unleash laser beams from the futuristic K-FaY13E, or drop radioactive attacks from Biohazard – there ain’t no cookie-cutter wrestlers here! Don’t see a wrestler crazy enough for your tastes? Jump into the AAW Wrestle Lab and unleash your imagination with hundreds of customization options to build the ultimate wrestling hero or villain!

“We wanted to capture everything we loved from the fast-paced arcade wrestling games we grew up with in Action Arcade Wrestling,” states Eugene Tchoukhrov, lead programmer and producer at VICO Game Studio. “It was really important to make this game fun to control, easy to get into, and have a lot of outlandish antics – if you aren’t into dressing up in fancy tights while body slamming your friends with electricity, you aren’t living life to the fullest!”

Action Arcade Wrestling brings everything you love from ‘90s wrestling games with its own twist of chaos and fun. Join the action and step through the ropes in this fast-paced, arcade wrestling extravaganza to superkick the overly simulated wrestling games out of the ring! Choose from a roster of 30+ outrageous wrestlers executing powerful attacks and superhero-like abilities in the most over-the-top wrestling game ever conceived.

Action Arcade Wrestling will be launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this Spring 2021. Stay updated on all Action Arcade Wrestling activities by following the game on Twitter, ‘like’ us on Facebook, and visit the official game page at ActionArcadeWrestling.com.

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ABOUT VICO GAME STUDIO LLC
Action Arcade Wrestling was created by the joint partnership between lead programmer and producer Eugene Tchoukhrov, founder of VICO Game Studio LLC, and executive producer David Horn, independent developer. The duo have devoted much of their spare time from their full-time jobs to the production and launch Action Arcade Wrestling.

Visit a Land in the Dawning Era of Alchemy and Experience a Heart-Warming Tale Through the Eyes of Young Alchemists Sophie, Firis, Lydie, and Suelle.

BURLINGAME, Feb. 4, 2021 – KOEI TECMO America and developer GUST Studios are proud to reveal the upcoming Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack, slated for launch on the Apr. 22, 2021 for theNintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®.

The three games: Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX, Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX, and Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX, will come packed with a large amount of the previously released DLC for the titles, as well as all-new content for the DX versions — including a special digital artbook, photo modes, and the option to speed-up battles. This release also marks the first time that Atelier Sophie and Atelier Firis will be playable on the Nintendo Switch™, enabling players to enjoy these adventures at home or on the go. The Atelier Mysterious Trilogywill be available for purchase as individual titles or together in a specially priced Deluxe Pack containing all three games. 

The first title, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX, follows the adventures of young novice alchemist Sophie Neuenmuller, who discovers she is the owner of an enigmatic book imbued with a soul. This Mysterious Book seems to hold the secrets to the art of alchemy, and as Sophie experiments with alchemy throughout the story, she unravels the book’s forgotten memories and eventually sets out to uncover the strange tale of its origin. The DX version of this game includes a brand-new coming-of-age story for Sophie, as she struggles to step into the shoes of her late grandmother – the town’s reliable alchemist.

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX is the second entry in the ‘Mysterious’ saga, following the adventures of the enthusiastic Firis Mistlud and her loving older sister Liane Mistlud. The sisters have lived their entire lives in the isolated town of Ertona, where Firis uses her unique ability to see where material crystals are buried. By way of a fateful encounter, Firis learns of the Alchemy Exam and decides to take her first step into the outside world, setting off on a grand journey to become a certified alchemist and discover the mysteries that life has to offer! The DX version of the game adds four new vehicles and several exploration items to improve efficiency and speed, as well as seven new quests that lead to unlocking the powerful new foe Palmyra.

The gripping conclusion to the Mysterious Trilogy, Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX, follows the tale of alchemist twins — the reserved but caring Lydie Marlen, and the eccentric and carefree Suelle Marlen. The young twins work alongside their father at the family atelier, but due to his inexperience in alchemy, they rarely see any customers. While working hard to hone their skills, the duo uncovers a mysterious looking painting, and as they reach out to investigate, the girls are drawn inside a world bountiful with rare materials perfect for alchemy! This fateful discovery is just the beginning of the twin’s adventure, leading them to their joint goal — to run the best atelier in the country! The DX version of the game introduces a new painting that connects Lydie and Suelle to the world of Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists. In order to help Lady Nelke develop the city, the twins will have to embark on new missions and fight against perilous new enemies!

For all of the latest news on the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, www.facebook.com/ateliergames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

©2020 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. GUST is registered trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

“PS” Family logo, “PlayStation” and “PS4” logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

©Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Owlcat Games Launches Interactive “Choose Your Own Story” Community Quest and Reveals New Combat Gameplay Trailer

Moscow, Russia, February 3, 2021 – Owlcat Games has announced that the first beta for its classic isometric CRPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, is now available to backers who contributed to the title’s Kickstarter or Slacker Backer campaigns in the relevant tiers. Fans are able to play the first four chapters of the game – over 50 hours of beta quality content – and broadcast their experiences on Twitch and YouTube.

In celebration of the beta’s launch, the studio has unveiled details on an interactive “Choose Your Own Story” Community Quest and released the opening animated video. The quest events are to be determined entirely by the community and set to begin on Twitch this Friday, February 5, at 2 PM CET / 5 AM PST.

Discover the journey that awaits Wrath of the Righteous’ community below:

Owlcat also revealed a trailer showcasing the title’s relentless combat and shared that Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous may now be added to one’s wishlist on Steam.

Admire the chaos and heroism that awaits with today’s Combat Gameplay Video below:

Today’s beta allows fans to play through the game’s prologue and first three chapters with all quests, all companion storylines, and some romantic options available. At this time, the fourth chapter is incomplete as side quests are missing and some draft assets are still in place. The beta includes two combat modes to try: real-time with pause and turn-based (as it is in Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition).

The first three chapters may be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. Fans may play through chapter 4, but will be prompted with a message alerting them not to stream before their experience begins.

Players can also play through the Mythic progression system and choose one of six Mythic Paths (nine will be featured in the final game): Angel, Azata, Lich, Demon, Aeon, and Trickster. Each path impacts the title’s main narrative in a unique way, though major developments will occur in later chapters. Mythic abilities like devastating spells and powerful buffs may be experimented with however fans wish. Players will be able to navigate through all the content with an up-to-date, redesigned UI.

Notable Kickstarter stretch goal features available in this beta include a new “thiefling” companion named Woljif Jefto, a new progression system for player’s pets, three new classes (Warpriest, Hunter, and Skald), a new race (the Oreads), one of two additional romance interests (Camelia), and a social goal granting new backgrounds for player characters based on Pathfinder Second Edition.

Wrath of the Righteous’ second beta – set to arrive this spring – will comprise more content, including features promised to Kickstarter backers. Keep an eye on the title’s official website and Kickstarter page for updates.

Owlcat Games’ community-driven “Choose Your Own Story” Quest, launching on Twitch this Friday, February 5, at 2 PM CET / 5 AM PST, will task fans with collectively making decisions during five critical events. Set during the Crusade, players will have to come together and choose between two options to determine the protagonist’s moral alignment and the story’s cinematic conclusion.

Stream viewers may vote by clicking buttons on screen (via Twitch Extension) and moving their virtual Paladin and Lich avatars, which represent the inner demons residing within the heart of the protagonist. Will the story’s hero break the staff of the Necromant or use it to fulfill their selfish desires? The ultimate decision depends on which avatar crosses the finish line first. A website hub will launch soon detailing the upcoming events and the community’s progress. More information regarding this interactive community experience may be found here.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch on PC Windows and Mac via Steam and GOG this summer. A second beta is set to arrive this Spring. Wishlist the game today on Steam. Fans may pre-order the title at owlcatgames.com.

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About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.

About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.

You are being monitored, profiled and judged by a metrics-obsessed AI…

Somerville, MA – February 3, 2021 – Game development studio Chump Squad is excited to announce the demo for upcoming satirical puzzler, Lab Rat, will be available to play at the Steam Game Festival on February 3rd 2021.

Brought to you by the creator of Kine, Lab Rat is a hand-crafted narrative puzzler masquerading as a machine-generated video game. Players progress through over a hundred satisfying yet surprising puzzles in an AI-administered test. Over time, the AI will develop an understanding of humanity—albeit ludicrously misguided—based on your performance and survey response. 

• Maneuver objects, divert lasers and manipulate electricity to overcome 100+ genre-bending puzzles.
• Outwit a metrics-obsessed machine intent on heckling you for your humanity.
• View and contribute to in-game analytics that are updated in real-time with real player data.

Lead developer Gwen Frey comments, “I had this oppressive and absurd feeling in lockdown, cut off from much human interaction and only communicating with others through social media. I wanted to make a game that captured that, not in a way that’s negative or dark, but kind of light-hearted. I wanted to poke fun at the absurdity of our current situation.”

Lab Rat’s demo will launch in tandem with the Steam Game Festival on February 3rd. Expect to try out hand-on demos, chat with developers, watch live streams and learn about the best new games at this digital event, all from the comfort of home.

Human test subjects for this demo will be accepted on PC only. It’s up to you to avoid becoming just another data point for the next tester’s playthrough! Please note the direct transfer of electrons to test subjects may occur, but does not typically result in long term damage…

About Chump Squad 
Founded by industry veteran Gwen Frey – former CFO of Molasses Flood, where she helped develop ‘Flame in the Flood’ –  Chump Squad is a fully remote game development studio. Since its inception in 2018, Gwen has used the “Hollywood Model” starting each game with a small incubation team, with collaborators brought on as a project hires specifically to realize the vision of a single game. This has allowed her to leverage the expertise of specialists while keeping her studio low-cost and fully independent.