“The Miracle Over Neptune” holiday event returns with new map, contracts, rewards and more on December 21

BERLIN – Dec. 9, 2020 – YAGER has officially launched Season 3.5 of its action-packed quest shooter The Cycle. This expansion of Season 3 adds 50 new levels to the Fortuna Pass plus tons of exclusive rewards, including a new vehicle, three new outfits, two melee weapons, and new emotes and skins. The Cycle also announced the return of “The Miracle over Neptune” holiday event, which will run from December 21 to January 11.

Season 3.5 Trailer

“The Miracle over Neptune” brings some holiday flare to The Cycle with special snow-covered maps and festively decorated space station. Two unique themed contracts await: collect presents scattered across the map and deliver them to the mag-train in one, and hunt down marked creatures and collect stuffed animals for victory points in another. Prospectors can unlock three levels over the course of the event, complete with five rewards such as banners, sprays and a weapon charm.

There’s never been a better time to jump in: the new “Most Popular Pack” is now available for 40% off through December 17 and gets you some of the in-game shop’s most infamous items in one bundle, including the Masked Stranger outfit, the Radiant PDW weapon skin, and the Ceremonial Sonicblade melee weapon skin!

The Cycle is an action-packed multiplayer shooter that combines PvE and PvP. Your goal: complete more missions than the enemy within 20 minutes and escape off the hostile planet of Fortuna III alive. Resources gained can be used for weapon upgrades and other enhancements to give you an edge in future matches. The Cycle offers a competitive multiplayer survival experience in which you can play alone, squad up with friends, or join in uneasy alliances with strangers. Learn more with our “This Is The Cycle” preview trailer

The Cycle is currently playable for free on the Epic Games Store and will be available on Steam in 2021.

About YAGER

YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games, based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1999 by five dedicated developers and artists, its focus is the creation of vibrant and compelling high-quality game experiences. Today, 21 years after its founding, a strong international team of game-enthusiast developers is working to bring YAGER’s vision of games to life as an independent self-publishing studio. www.yager.de

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout Launches Dec. 15 on Steam

Play as your favorite heroes and villains from Hasbro’s legendary series in this action-packed team-based shooter featuring co-op and PvP multiplayer!

MINNEAPOLIS — Dec. 9, 2020 — G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, the team-based third-person shooter inspired by the epic characters and battles of Hasbro’s blockbuster franchise, will be available on PC via Steam on Dec. 15, 2020, for $29.99. Fans get also get the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes a digital art book and soundtrack, the Retro Skins Pack, and the Weapons Pack, all for $39.99. And during its first week of release, you can grab G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout for 20% off! Play as both Team Joe and Team Cobra in this action-packed adventure featuring a local co-op campaign and PvP multiplayer with support for Steam Remote Play Together.

Experience an original storyline inspired by classic ’80s comics, with 17 campaign missions featuring legendary locations like the U.S.S. Flagg and Cobra Headquarters, intense boss battles, and iconic vehicles like the G.I. Joe Persuader and Cobra H.I.S.S. tanks. Play the campaign on your own or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, then keep the fight going in four-player local PvP multiplayer modes like Capture the Flag, Assault, King of The Hill and Deathmatch Arena.

Choose your favorite heroes and villains with 12 playable characters from both sides, including Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Destro, Roadblock, Storm Shadow and more. Unleash a wide variety of weapons, skins, and devastating ultimate abilities as you mastermind world domination for Team Cobra and restore world peace with Team Joe!

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. For more information, visit GIJoeBlackout.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox One video game and entertainment system, and Sony consoles including the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit https://gamemill.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms.  Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram.)

Alawar, the Russian publisher and developer of midcore and casual titles, has announced that the new Farm Frenzy will be available on Steam in early 2021.

The world-famous franchise is ready to win over a new generation of fans! Players have quite the challenge ahead of them – they must transform a humble homestead into a successful farming business, get as many bonuses as possible and deal with fierce predators. Luckily, every level gives you the tools you need to win.

What’s new in this version? The first thing players will notice are the graphical changes. All the animal models, buildings and backgrounds have been created in 3D from scratch. The game now also features a dynamic day/night cycle. Now, players can collect produce and look after their animals while admiring the sunset and watching the shadows grow longer while the scene fills with lovely, warm colors.

Fans of the Farm Frenzy series will appreciate the new gameplay changes – now, every level has its own weather conditions that can affect gameplay. Available animals now include horses and foals who have their own special gameplay mechanics.

But even with all these exciting new features, the most important thing is that this is the same Farm Frenzy beloved by millions of players all over the world. The game is set to be released in 2021. Keep an eye out for more news!

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.

Take your Cyberpunk Roleplay to the Next Level with Themed Voice Mods, Sound Effects, and Audio Customizations

VALENCIA, SPAIN (December 9, 2020) – Voicemod — the leading platform for real-time voice modulation and sonic identity creation — is thrilled to announce today the launch of an all-new content pack and soundboard effects in the theme of cyberpunk on the Voicemod Windows PC platform. Players enjoying cyberpunk RPGs on PC, console, or tabletop can now select voices and effects that align with their customized character with the Cyberpunk Content Pack using the Trauma Medic and AI DJ voice mods in real-time. Game Masters can also create incredible soundscapes and realistic voices for the pen-and-paper game world residents.

This audio customization adds a new layer of depth to the roleplaying experience by providing a selection of robotic and pitch-shifting effects. Whether playing as a Solo, Netrunner, or Techie, there’s a voice that will make players stand out in a dangerous and dystopian world. Along with customizable voices, Voicemod has also launched a collection of new sound bites that can be used to create a cyberpunk-ready soundboard. Audio choices include deadly drones, fluttering electronics, metal squeals, explosions, melee (punching, Vibro blade) sound effects, and gadget noises. Additionally, users can upload their own .MP3 audio clips to include as part of their themed soundboard to design a unique and unparalleled futuristic soundscape. 

“As soon as we realized that you wouldn’t be able to customize your voice in Cyberpunk 2077, we knew it was time for Voicemod to step in and do what we do best — giving voice to players,” said Jaime Bosch, Co-founder and CEO of Voicemod. “The launch of the cyberpunk pack is the most meta content we’ve added; at its core, Voicemod is a pretty cyberpunk technology as you can completely transform a fundamental part of your identity. Consider it another tool in your kit of cybernetic enhancements.” 

Watch the new Voicemod Cyberpunk Content Pack trailer: 

Players looking for a true cyberpunk-inspired experience can utilize the Voicemod Voicelab (available with Voicemod PRO) to create a completely personalized and unique voice of their own using Voicemod’s cutting edge audio data augmentation technology. The Voicelab also comes equipped with three brand new effects to fully realize the cyborg life: Robotifier, Distortion, and Resonator. With the ability to combine different sound effects and adjust parameters, players can modify their real voice along with their in-game body and cyberware customizations. Cyberpunk’s very essence is the use of technology to enhance the way we express ourselves, and with Voicemod Voicelab there’s no need to suffer under a futuristic dystopia to do so.

How to become a cyberpunk character with Voicemod: 

• Download and open the Voicemod app on your PC
• In the communication app of your choice, select the Voicemod Microphone (Voicemod Virtual Audio Device (WDM)) as your audio input 
• Go back to Voicemod and choose the voice effect you want to use – make sure “Voice Changer” is toggled on
• Optional: If you want to add sound bites to your audio, upload the .MP3 or .WAV files to the soundboard and assign them keybinds
• That’s it! Use your new voice and become one with your Cyberpunk character! 

Cyberpunk is a genre that promises a future of ultimate personal expression. Voicemod takes this immersive roleplaying to another level with the Cyberpunk Content Pack, including the Trauma Media and AI DJ voice, Voicelab functions, and soundboard effects, adding a whole new layer of cyberpunk roleplay.

Voicemod PRO is available for $15 USD/one-year subscription or $39 USD for a lifetime license. Download Voicemod on Windows PC via the official site here. 

About Voicemod

Based in Valencia, Spain, Voicemod is the world’s leading voice manipulation tool and customizable soundboard provider. With more than 17 million downloads on desktop PCs alone, it is a tool that helps gamers, content creators, and professionals of all skill levels find the voice that best expresses themselves as they play, work, create, and entertain. Offering the best and most accessible tools on the market with its versatile PC platform, soundboard and Voicelab, Voicemod is committed to letting you sound like you — even as you are discovering who that might be. Learn more at voicemod.net.

Tobii Eye Tracking Support Will Offer Pilots a More Immersive and Hands-free Flight Experience

LOS ANGELES, December 9, 2020 – Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership with Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking technology, to bring the next generation of eye tracking and head tracking technology to Star Citizen. The upcoming Star Citizen – Alpha 3.12: Assault on Stanton update will introduce official support for the innovative Tobii technology for the first-time, delivering a more immersive way to explore and experience the universe of Star Citizen.

“Flying and ship-to-ship combat is a critical part of the Star Citizen experience – and Tobii eye tracking hardware makes that experience much more immersive,” said Cloud Imperium Games CEO and Star Citizen creative director Chris Roberts. “We look forward to working with our partners at Tobii to expand eye tracking features and functionality over time.” Take flying and dogfighting in Star Citizen to the next level with the advanced precision and speed of Tobii eye tracking hardware, while enjoying a more intuitive flight experience as you soar through space. In order to take advantage of eye tracking support in Star Citizen, players must have the appropriate Tobii hardware, such as the Tobii Eye Tracker 5. To celebrate this partnership announcement, for a limited time, Star Citizen players will benefit from a saving of 10% from the usual purchase price of the Tobii Eye Tracker 5. For more information about compatible eye tracking devices and systems, please visit Tobii Gaming | Powerful Eye Tracking for PC Games. 

“We are thrilled to add Star Citizen to our growing library of titles that support our eye tracking technology,” said Anand Srivatsa, Division CEO of Tobii Tech. “Whether you are aiming to improve reaction times and precision or looking for a more immersive and comfortable way to explore and enjoy gaming, Tobii offers a new way to experience your favorite games.”

Star Citizen combines classic space sim gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting with unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role, whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.

For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube.

About Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries®

Cloud Imperium is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.

About Tobii

Tobii is the global leader in eye tracking. Our mission is to improve the world with technology that understands human attention and intent. Tobii operates through three business units: Tobii Dynavox makes specially designed computers that are controlled by eye movement or touch screens for use by people with special needs due to spinal cord injuries, CP, ALS or other medical conditions. Tobii Pro develops and sells eye tracking equipment and services used today by more than 3,500 companies and 2,500 research institutions, including all of the world’s 50 highest ranked universities. Tobii Tech supplies eye tracking technology for integration into consumer electronics and other products such as personal computers, virtual reality headsets, healthcare applications, and more. Tobii is headquartered in Sweden and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (TOBII). The group has over 1,000 employees. For more information: www.tobii.com.

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Play Xbox games from the cloud on your mobile phone or tablet on-the-go or at home with the MOGA XP5-X Plus

WOODINVILLE, Wash. – December 8, 2020 – PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, launched the MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller for Mobile and Cloud Gaming. As the newest addition to PowerA’s popular MOGA line licensed for Xbox, the XP5-X Plus delivers the versatility to play Xbox games from the cloud on your mobile phone or tablet with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The MOGA XP5-X Plus is available now for $69.99.

Mobile Gaming Like Never Before

The MOGA XP5-X Plus delivers optimized controls for cloud games in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library on your compatible mobile phone or tablet. Whether it’s supported titles in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library or Fortnite on Android, gamers will experience breathtaking mobile gaming with the ergonomic design and familiarity of an Xbox-inspired controller. The advanced gaming buttons allow players to map two additional buttons on the fly to gain the competitive edge.

Extended Gaming Sessions Wherever and Whenever

The integrated power bank and optimally balanced phone clip gives players the best position to take down their opponents at home or on-the-go. The internal 3000mAh rechargeable battery delivers MOGA Power Boost by extending gameplay and can be used as a Power Bank to charge an Android mobile device while playing. The premium game clip designed to fit Android devices gives players to explore hundreds of controller-enabled games.

Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons

Keep your thumbs on the analog sticks and gain a competitive advantage by mapping two buttons on the back of the controller for adjusting button assignments on-the-fly between matches. With the MOGA XP5-X Plus, you’ll be well equipped to take on any gaming challenge thrown at you, whether it’s a high-octane firefight or an intense race to the finish line.

Press samples are currently available upon requests for MOGA XP5-X Plus for mobile platforms for reviews and holiday gift guides. Please respond to this email or contact the media details below to learn more.

About PowerA
PowerA creates innovative accessory products that enhance the world’s best video game and mobile technology experiences. A brand that has become known for high standards and quality manufacturing, PowerA delivers the safest products possible including game controllers, cases, starter kits and a wide collection of other accessories. PowerA products are available across the globe at major retailers including North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. To learn more, visit PowerA.com.

PowerA Warranty
All PowerA products, including the MOGA XP5-X Plus for mobile platforms, are backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Paris, France, December 8, 2020 — Today, Orichalcum Pictures, a hybrid production company founded to explore archaeology through a multimedia lens, and developer VR Connection announced a slight delay for their ancient Greece and Myst-inspired VR adventure game Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis. The official statement reads as follows:

“Due to the remote work adjustments during the COVID-19 second lockdown in France which were necessary to keep everyone healthy, the current version of Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis did not quite reach the technical quality standards that the studio and us have set and wanted to achieve for the release on December 8th.

With so much work and dedication put into this project we feel we owe the players to deliver the most polished experience and decided to postpone the release to January 27, 2021.

We apologize to everyone who was expecting the game today. This decision was not an easy one to make. But achieving excellence is our goal and we apologize about the inconvenience and thank you for your patience”

The new release date for SteamVR and Oculus headsets is January 27, 2021. Players can wishlist the game on its official Steam store now.

For more information, please visit the title’s Steam and Oculus page, like the game on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter, and subscribe to the title’s YouTube channel.

About Orichalcum Pictures
Orichalcum Pictures is a hybrid production company founded to explore archaeology and history through a multimedia lens, including video, virtual reality and sponsorships. Projects currently in production include documentaries on egyptology history and participations in excavations taking place in Egypt through patronage. The ancient Greece and Myst-inspired VR adventure game Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis is now available for Steam VR and Oculus.
 

About VR Connection
VR Connection, the leading French research and development force in virtual reality was created to become the first collaboration hub dedicated to the production and distribution of immersive content (90 companies). Its vocation is to bring together the industry’s most relevant players to offer 360 integrated development solutions to major VR and immersive projects.

Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Arrives December 16 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

by Zoë Curnoe, Production Director, The Coalition

Summary

• The Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion is available Wednesday, December 16 and is available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Console, PC and Android devices the same day as global release.
• The Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion is available separately for pre-purchase or included with the Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition beginning December 16.
• The expansion adds 16 New Achievements for a total of 210 available Gamerscore.

In the past month, Gears 5 released the Xbox Series X|S update, which relaunched the game with next-gen technical optimizations for new consoles and new campaign features, and followed up with the largest multiplayer update ever, Operation 5: Hollow Storm. Today, to cap off this holiday’s re-release, we’re announcing the Gears 5: Hivebusters campaign expansion, coming Wednesday, December 16, 2020 to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or available for AU$29.95 and NZ$39.95 pre-purchase from the Microsoft digital store.

Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion
In the new expansion, play as Lahni, Keegan and Mac – the heroes introduced in Gears 5’s Escape mode – in their first mission as part of the secretive Hivebuster program. Thrown together and dubbed “Scorpio Squad,” their suicide mission to destroy a Swarm hive may hold the key to saving Sera and their own redemption.

• Enjoy a new, 3-hour campaign set on the volcanic Galangi islands. The island lava flows and sandy beaches are crawling with Swarm and a deadly new predator.
• Use and upgrade Ultimate Abilities in a campaign story setting for the first time.
• Up to 3-player co-op, split-screen or online.
• 16 new achievements to unlock for 210 Gamerscore
• The expansion supports Gears 5 Xbox Series X|S optimizations, including reduced load times, quick resume, variable refresh rates and 4K HDR Ultra visuals on Series X.

Gears 5: Hivebusters was written by Kurtis Wiebe, creator of the Rat Queens comic book series, and author of the Gears of War: Hivebusters comics on which the expansions characters are based. Gears of War: Hivebusters, which originally appeared as a five-part series in 2019, is now available for print purchase as a single collected volume and includes the Mechanic Mac Character Skin and the Hivebusters Comic Cover Banner as bonus digital items for immediate use in multiplayer.

Availability

Gears 5: Hivebusters is the first Xbox Game Studios campaign expansion to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate day-and-date with release. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play as a part of their existing membership when the expansion is live on December 16. Simply update the game and launch the expansion from the Gears 5 main menu.

Other players can pre-purchase the expansion for AU$29.95 and NZ$39.95 starting today via the Microsoft digital store or the Steam store.

Hivebusters Graphic Novel

For more background and lore around the Lahni, Keegan and Mac, check out the Gears of War: Hivebusters graphic novel, also written by Kurtis Wiebe. It’s available now and includes the Mechanic Mac character skin and Hivebusters banner for use in Gears 5 multiplayer.

Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition
Also available next week is the Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition, which includes the Hivebusters campaign expansion, Halo: Reach Character Pack, plus 30 days of boost, and is available as a digital exclusive from the Microsoft digital store or included on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

Cloud Gaming (Beta) Support
Additionally, the Gears 5: Hivebusters campaign expansion will be available to play via cloud gaming (beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate upon launch on December 16. The expansion joins Gears 5 and over 100 other titles now available to play from Android mobile devices.

For the latest on Gears 5, including the multiplayer relaunch as part of Operation 5 and our latest team up with WWE Superstars The New Day, stay tuned to Xbox Wire and Gears5.com.

Carpack #8, the Racing Heroes Car Pack, and the December patch are now available

The patch brings the December tournament as well as a new free map for all players!

Sydney, Australia, December 9^th,  2020 – Expand your garage with the second DLC of Season 2! The Racing Heroes Car pack is now available.

Raven: This rare breed of true 80s American muscle shreds the opposition with raw power!

Stellar: The legendary rally missile is equally at home on tight gravel corners and asphalt straights.

Speedie: This plucky little car punches above its weight, outfoxing the competition!

Season 2 lasts until March 2021 and brings you more free tracks, challenges, rewards, and DLC car packs. All four DLC car packs are included in the new season pass 2 and will be released step by step.

December Tournament Update – Racing Heroes
Proof you are the ultimate Racing Hero on Eagles Peak in the latest Tournament season. Work your way from the bottom to the top and pass even the fastest opponents to earn more score.

Find the full patch notes here.

Season Pass Store Links
Steam: http://n.thq.com/1OE730r9VCi
PlayStation®4: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP4389-CUSA08652_00-SEASONPASS202000
Xbox® One: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/wreckfest-season-pass-2/9pljxq6pktf0

About Wreckfest
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1, 2 and Ultimate Carnage. Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!

• Awesome Cars – Old, banged-up, patched-together cars that simply ooze style! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won’t find anything like this in other games.
• Meaningful Customisation – Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armour.
• Multiplayer – Wreck your friends online and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance!

Wreckfest Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

About Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specializing in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360).

Bugbear Entertainment Website

Space Raiders in Space Launches Comedic Comic-Inspired Tower Defense on PC Today

GLIWICE, Poland – Dec. 8, 2020 – Space Raiders in Space, the tower defense roguelike with pulp comic style from publisher Destructive Creations and developed by 2 Stupid Devs, gets the hell out of Early Access and starts blasting aliens on Steam today. The 1.0 version introduces an expansive new story mode and a raider’s bounty of levels and more.

Years after grizzled war hero Andy and Xeno-biologist Heather make first contact with an alien force dubbed The Hivemind, a friendship between Homo sapiens and the strange creatures exists among the stars. But when The Hivemind suddenly attacks, Andy, Heather, and an unlikely assortment of allies start shooting and save the questions for later. There’s probably a good reason for their attack, but, eh, who spoils the whole plot in a press release?

Embark on a pulpy sci-fi saga in an all-new story campaign told through more than forty pages of classic comic-inspired art, complete with campy voice acting. Play intergalactic exterminator in tactical combat blending tower defense strategy with roguelike action gameplay. Prepare defenses, issue orders to crew members, and topple The Hivemind’s deadly waves of aliens with all manner of over-the-top weaponry.

Wield Super Time Stop PowersTM (isn’t that just a pause button?) to take a breather during battles to issue commands and re-assess the field. Lay traps, assault turrets, and more devious contraptions to halt the alien’s advances and tailor the arena to your murderous tastes. Each character’s innate abilities and skills offer much-needed boons. But be prepared, as some traits might produce undesirable effects. They’re only human, after all. Gross little meatbags, really.

Fight through the nine-chapter story mode to see Andy and Heather’s adventure unfold across exotic locales like abandoned cities, derelict spaceships, and an interstellar strip club before returning to battle in Endless modes. Soak in the scenery and scenarios infused with humorous writing, science-fiction sendups, and a healthy dose of pulpy easter eggs.

“With Space Raiders in Space, even our title is a joke, but we have surprises up our sleeves,” said Loren, the literate half of the 2 Stupid Devs. “Show up for some stupid jokes and walk away pleasantly surprised by a deeper-than-expected story and addictive, fun gameplay.”

Space Raiders in Space is now available on PC via Steam in English. Share some beets with the devs on their Discord server and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch for more information. Request a review key through this form.

About Destructive Creations

Destructive Creations is an experienced development and publishing team of highly-skilled game industry veterans. Since the team’s first release in 2015, the common creative work has led to smooth workflow, team stability, and increased efficiency. Destructive Creations’ main goal has always been to deliver original, uncompromising games, and its projects prove that it can handle unusual solutions perfectly, both in Development and Publishing. The team’s motto is “we know what developers need in a publisher, as we are developers ourselves, and we supply just that.”

For more information on Destructive Creations, please visit the official company website.

About 2 Stupid Devs

The aptly-named 2 Stupid Devs is comprised of the uniquely damaged individuals Nick (art) and Loren (code). These two jokers are taking their love of game development and making an actual thing that other people can enjoy. This has widely been considered a bad move. Now, they spend their days and nights on their Discord server sharing their development process (it’s a trainwreck, honestly) with anyone who will stop by.