Left for dead or will you rise to the challenge?

Barcelona, Spain – January 28th, 2021 –  Grimorio of Games and JanduSoft S.L. launch their monster summoning action roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, available today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action-RPG with roguelike elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon’s depths to gather enough power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Assemble a small army of monsters, equip yourself with weapons and relics, and level up to take on the guardians that stand between you and your goal.

Each attempt gets you closer to the Necromancer. Upon death you’ll lose all your equipped weapons and monsters, but you will retain part of the level you achieved in your run. As you scour deeper through the dungeon you’ll uncover more of Tama and Koko’s past. Do you think it is dangerous to go alone? Then use the Flask of Homunculus to create a copy of yourself and play with a friend in local co-op! Additionally, there are IR codes that can be scanned to make the game easier. Or harder. The choice is yours!

“We’re very excited for players to finally get their hands on our creation!” say the developers. “Sword of the Necromancer is our take on modern day dungeon crawlers. Inspired by classics, we aim to create a new and exciting adventure while feeling familiar. The game combines monster summoning action with a fluid battle system working together as you strive to revive Koko in an engaging yet challenging experience.” 

To celebrate the launch Grimorio of Games has released one of the songs from the game’s soundtrack, composed by Dale North (Wizard of Legend, Sparklite, Nintendo Minute) and sung by Emi Evans (Nier & Nier Automata, Drakengard, Dark Souls).

The soundtrack is also available to purchase via Steam: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529320/Sword_of_the_Necromancer_Soundtrack/

Buy Sword of the Necromancer on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/Sword_of_the_Necromancer/

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for Nintendo Switch EU:
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Sword-of-the-Necromancer-1902195.html

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for PS4 EU:
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP6484-CUSA25671_00-GRIMORIOOFGAMES0

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for Xbox:
https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9n1x9mjjcm69

Try the Prologue: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455590/Sword_of_the_Necromancer__Prologue/

For more information about Sword of the Necromancer visit: https://grimorioofgames.com/projects/sword-of-the-necromancer/

About JanduSoft S.L
JanduSoft is a Catalonian video game developer and publisher located in Barcelona. Its developed titles include Indiecalypse, Caveman Warriors, and Runemals. Now it also operates as a publisher, with a focus on both ports as well as fresh, new titles for PC and consoles.

About Grimorio of Games 
Grimorio of Games is a small team based in Barcelona. After developing the hyper-active action platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja, Grimorio of Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, which raised over €200K.

New game rewards added to the Kickstarter campaign that has already achieved multiple stretch goals and will end in 5 days.

TOKYO, Japan – January 28, 2020 – Today, Graffity revealed a new gameplay trailer and champion spotlight videos for its upcoming AR hero shooter game Leap Trigger. Slated to release in Spring 2021 on iOS and Android devices, the new trailer dives into the world of Leap Trigger, featuring battle fields, weapons and more. In the champion spotlight videos, Graffity introduces audiences to two in-game champions, Orca and Sunshine, and 1 buddy Leoblaze.
 
Watch the new gameplay trailer here:

Check out the champion spotlight videos here:

Orca:

Sunshine:

Leoblaze:

Leap Trigger offers a unique twist on the AR shooter genre. Players can become champions, like Orca, Sunshine and Blaze, with unique abilities and fight alongside three buddies, including a mythical monster and a man-made drone. The game also makes it fun for players to move, as they must move their body to avoid an opponent’s bullets, and hit back at opponents using advantageous positions. As seen in the latest gameplay trailer, your home, the park, school, or any space can become a battlefield, such as High Urban Central, Frontline Neonpolis, and Eastend Field of Honor.
 
Graffity is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for Leap Trigger, which achieved its funding goal in the first 32 hours and then continued to exceed multiple stretch goals over the campaign. For the final five days of the campaign, Graffity has released some additional rewards and next stretch goal, including:

• Around $40 (4000JPY) – Only T-shirt Pack
  ・LeapTrigger Original T shirt
  ・Your Name in credits as a Pro Player
  ・Invitation to our private Discord channel
  ・Invitation to closed test plays for updates after the OpenBeta release
  ・Our deepest gratitude
• Around $100 (10000JPY) – Only ArtBook Pack
  ・LeapTrigger Artbook
  ・Your Name in credits as a Representative Player
  ・Invitation to our private Discord channel
  ・Invitation to closed test plays for updates after the OpenBeta release
  ・Our deepest gratitude

The third stretch goal is getting closer and closer to being met. The third goal is to reach $12,500 in funding. Let’s all work towards achieving this goal, and add another Buddy to the game!
 
By achieving the 3rd goal, our update schedule will look like the following:
1st update : 2 new Champions, 4 new Buddies (+1 new Buddy)
2nd update : 2 new Champions, 3 new Buddies (+2 new Champions)
 
Support the campaign ending February 1st by visiting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graffity/leap-trigger-a-brand-new-ar-hero-shooter-game

In July 2020, Graffity conducted a closed beta test for Leap Trigger in the Australia market, resulting in 1-day retention of 40% and 7-day retention of 20%, which is higher than the average mobile game.
 
To learn more about Leap Trigger visit:

• Official Website: https://leaptrigger.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leaptrigger
• Discord : https://discord.gg/SYVVD37W4Z
• Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/LeapTrigger/ 

About Graffity Inc.
Graffity Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality game company founded in 2017 with the mission of “Play AR Play Real”, which means to change communication through AR entertainment. The company is tenured in AR development, having launched four AR communication apps in two years, including the world’s first AR battle, Pechabato, which achieved 160K downloads organically. Graffity has raised $2.7 million from investors, and is currently developing a new AR hero shooter game called Leap Trigger that will make AR gaming even more fun and engaging. For more information, visit https://graffity.jp/en.

Bloober Team Launch Psychological Horror Game Featuring Dual-Realities Gameplay with Double the Suspense

KRAKOW, POLAND – Jan. 28, 2021 – Today, Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux and Layers of Fear, are proud to release The Medium, the third-person psychological horror game featuring next-gen game mechanics exploring two worlds at the same time. The game is available today for $49.99/€49.99/£39.99 exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. To celebrate the global launch, Bloober Team is excited to announce that The Medium will be available for a 10% off launch discount on PC and Xbox Series X|S for the first week of release beginning today.

The Medium Deluxe Edition is also available for PC players on Steam for $54.99/€54.99/£43.99, which includes The Medium, The Medium Original Soundtrack (by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski) and The Art of The Medium (digital artbook). Players can also purchase these separately on Steam; the Original Soundtrack for $9.99/€8.19/£7.19, and The Art of The Medium for $5.99/€4.99/£4.79.

Watch the new official launch trailer for The Medium featuring the original song “Voices,” performed by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and composed by Akira Yamaoka & Arkadiusz Reikowski. 

“Everyone at Bloober Team is ecstatic to see The Medium release on Xbox Series X/S and PC as it has been a vision we’ve had for years,” said Piotr Babieno, CEO at Bloober Team. “Seeing first-hand how the game has changed from its original idea years ago to now how immersive it is with Bloober Team’s innovative dual-reality mechanics has been incredibly inspiring to our entire team. We can’t wait to showcase this as one of our most ambitious titles to date and deliver to players around the world one of the first next-gen horror games.”

While the launch trailer features the rekindled musical collaboration between Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Akira Yamaoka, known for their work together on the Silent Hill series, Bloober Team also teases a second playable character in The Medium that was previously shown as the gloved man from The Medium – The Threats Official Trailer,which can be seen below:

The Medium is a third-person psychological horror game that features an innovative dual-reality gameplay that has been patented by Bloober Team. Players will play as Marianne, a medium gifted with a number of psychic abilities, and explore the real and spirit world both alternatively and simultaneously to uncover a dark mystery masked by disturbing secrets, sinister spirits, and devious puzzles only a medium can solve.

Developed and published by Bloober Team, and rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18, The Medium is Bloober Team’s largest and most ambitious project to date, with no loading screens and utilizing the full potential of the latest version of the Unreal Engine 4, alongside Microsoft DirectX Raytracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology with the newest GeForce Game Ready Drivers from NVIDIA for PC today and Raytracing support for Xbox Series X. Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on the Silent Hill series, and Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski collaborated together on the game’s original ‘dual’ score, creating truly unique atmospheres across both worlds.

For more information on The Medium, please visit www.themediumgame.com; Follow us on Twitter @TheMediumGame; Like us on Facebook @MediumGame, or follow us on Instagram @the_medium_game.

About Bloober Team:

Based in Krakow, Poland, and established in 2008, Bloober Team is an independent game development studio with over 100 people strong. The company focuses on creating mature psychological horror games with deep storylines and atmospheric set-pieces, all resulting in a chilling yet memorable experience. Bloober Team has extensive experience and passion working on acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Layers of Fear and Observer, with The Medium and Observer: System Redux coming to the next generation platforms. https://www.blooberteam.com

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YOOZOO Games thrilling new strategy MMO offers tactics, an epic story, and historical humor to mobile devices worldwide.

YOOZOO Games, Singapore – 28.1.2021 – Following a hugely successful beta in 2020, YOOZOO’s cartoon-style strategy MMO Infinity Kingdom is now available globally on iOS and Android devices. Head into battle to defeat the pesky Gnomes and stop them from getting their evil, little hands on the World Heart and its powerful energy. Lay siege and capture territories in epic City Sieges and build your own empire.

Charge into battle as some of the most well-known historical leaders of all-time. From the famed Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, England’s invader and king, William the Conqueror, ancient Chinese heroine Mulan, and the talented English archer Robin Hood are just some of the more than 60 characters who will be able to lead your attacks.

Organise these leaders’ skills by Troop Type, Element, and Position for an incredible test of your tactical knowledge. Will you smash your enemies to smithereens or will you crumble under the challenge? Add additional buffs to your team with fearsome dragons, training them to grow their power.

With your strategy planned, it’s time to take on the Gnomes in a fantasy adventure that will see you defend the city of Norheim. Rebuild the city and rebuff the attacks of the Gnome army in the player versus environment (PvE) campaign.

Want to become a bigger and better strength on the battlefield? Send your scouts to find Ruins from Norheim’s long history, uncovering huge rewards for yourself in the process.

In this new free-to-play mobile title, how you play is up to you. Win, conquer, and defeat your enemies the way that you want!

Are you ready to reign? Install Infinity Kingdom now on iOS and Android devices.

About YOOZOO Games

YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.

The Apocalypse is Upon Us — Assemble Entertainment’s Most Successful Title Heads to Steam for a Full Launch This March and Teases a Major Expansion 

WIESBADEN, GERMANY (January 28, 2021) — Publisher Assemble Entertainment, best known for point-and-click adventure Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, and developer Gentlymad Studio, are thrilled to announce today the official release date for multi-award-winning survival simulation Endzone – A World Apart. Launching on Windows PC via Steam and GOG on March 18, 2021, Endzone – A World Apart introduces players to a broken and desolate civilization ripe for the taking; while what’s left of humanity seems all but forsaken, it’s up to players to rebuild and restore a world worth fighting for. 

“The praise that Endzone – A World Apart has received since its announcement has been overwhelmingly positive and it’s been a joy to share this success with Gentlymad Studio,” said Assemble Entertainment CEO Stefan Marcinek. “From formal awards to community accolades, Endzone continues to deliver and we’ve been fortunate enough to support the game every step of the way. Through Early Access and now into its full launch, we’re confident that Endzone will continue to keep its player base happy and bring in new fans who are seeking something a little different in the genre.” 

Most recently, Endzone – A World Apart received its twelfth overflowing content update titled “Collect and Explore.” The update provided players with brand new Expeditions as well as content expansions to existing expeditions, adding even more value and depth to essential in-game tasks. Additionally, players can now find Collectibles that unlock vital technologies and unique cosmetic items to adorn bustling communities. While the latest update encourages players to head out into the wasteland and explore the ruined vestiges of pre-cataclysm society, new things are afoot in the home base as well. The Tailor and Workshop buildings have both received upgrades, making them a safer bet for the long-term planning of a budding society. 

Watch the “Collect and Explore” trailer here: 

More about Endzone – A World Apart 

Endzone – A World Apart follows a group of refugees who, more than a century after a devastating worldwide nuclear power plant terrorist attack, are leaving their bunkers and rebuilding society above ground. Earth’s surface seems like a breath of fresh air, though that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Players will face the likes of toxic rain, dangerously radioactive environments, raging sandstorms, and a merciless climate. While spearheading the rise of humanity, men, women, and children will need protection from threats of all kinds, and there’s no telling what each new day will bring on the forsaken planet from which they’ve emerged.

Key Features Include: 

• The Pursuit of Happiness: The world as we know it is gone. Build a new home for the last human survivors! Provide them with a steady food and water supply, educate them on how to cultivate their own crops, and provide shelter that can withstand the worst the weather has to offer with over 50 different buildings, each with a significant purpose
   
• Gather & Lead: As the leader of your settlement, coordinate and assign different professions and tasks. Let your people gather and refine a wide array of resources, and manage your economy by building an efficient infrastructure with streets, depositories, and markets
   
• A Vivid, Dynamically Simulated World: Every inch of earth in the game features dynamically simulated humidity and radiation. Watch as rain clouds irrigate your soil, or prepare for ongoing battles against toxic rain as it brings devastating radiation to the land
   
• Think like a Diplomat: The world beyond your safe and carefully crafted civilization is intimidating, but it’s your job to make the tough decisions that will secure the fate of your people, such as sending expeditions to remote, unexplored locations to source materials, locate resources, and more   

Endzone – A World Apart is currently available as an Early Access game on Steam and GOG for Windows PC and will launch fully to both platforms on March 18, 2021, for $29.99 USD. As a limited-time launch discount, Endzone – A World Apart will be available for $23.99 USD. Learn more and join the 150,000 players currently enjoying Endzone by adding the game to your wishlist here. 

For the latest up-to-date news about Endzone – A World Apart, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, “like” on Facebook, and join the official Assemble Discord server

About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, the latest installment in the humorously naughty point-and-click adventure saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. 

Partnership Launches with Exclusive Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection to Optimize Gaming’s Two Most Important Senses – Sight and Sound

San Diego and Foothill Ranch, CA – January 28, 2021 – Leading gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with Oakley^®, a leader in sport performance and optical innovation. As a brand rooted in competition, Oakley continues expanding its lineup of eyewear developed for gamers who share a passion for performance. The new partnership pairs Turtle Beach’s expertise in creating high-quality, glasses-friendly gaming headsets with Oakley’s quest for optimized vision and performance in a collection designed to help gamers see better, hear better, and conquer their opponents.

The partnership launches with a collaborative Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection featuring Oakley’s Prizm™ Gaming Lens Technology that delivers next-level performance benefits for digital gaming by reducing eyestrain and fatigue. The result is a purpose-inspired collection that provides vision benefits while fitting seamlessly with Turtle Beach’s best-selling gaming headsets featuring the brand’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology for unmatched comfort.

“Turtle Beach and Oakley have been collaborating behind-the-scenes for several years to bring the best eyewear in gaming to market, leveraging Turtle Beach’s experience in gaming and esports to help develop a product that gives a competitive edge to gamers of all skill levels,” said Ryan Dell, SVP of Global Marketing at Turtle Beach. “With Oakley’s groundbreaking gaming eyewear and our high-performance gaming audio, we continue to strive for ways to advance glasses-friendly comfort and the overall gaming experience. We’re also exploring other areas where Turtle Beach and Oakley may be able to do more together to further improve gaming performance, including collaborating on materials technologies, product design, merch, apparel, and more.”

The initial Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection includes two products. First, the Metalink RX frames, which come in a black and grey colorway and feature Turtle Beach’s iconic logo on the temple. The Metalink RX frames feature headset-compatible temples to ensure they stay in place even in the most intense gaming sessions, and come with a custom Turtle Beach logo microbag. Gamers who wear glasses can purchase the frames from Oakley.com, and Oakley will create custom Prizm™ Gaming Lenses based on their prescription.

“As Oakley moves further into gaming, partnering with Turtle Beach is a natural fit as both brands are leaders and innovators in two key areas of gaming performance – sight and sound,” said Caio Amato, Oakley Global Marketing Director. “We’ve now harnessed the momentum gained after releasing Prizm™ Gaming Lens Technology, our first optical solution developed specifically for gaming, to combine the performance-focused benefits you expect to find in a pair of Oakley frames with headset-compatible design. The resulting products bridge the gap between physical and digital gaming while setting up players for victory in their gaming pursuits.”

To further celebrate the new partnership, Oakley and Turtle Beach have also designed a limited-edition set of Frogskins Lite sunglasses. The newest evolution of Oakley’s most iconic lifestyle eyewear, the Frogskins Lite sunglasses feature a throwback Turtle Beach color scheme, plus Oakley’s Prizm™ Ruby Iridium Lenses, and a rainbow gradient Oakley logo and Turtle Beach logo on the temple. The sunglasses also come with a custom Turtle Beach logo microbag.

The limited-edition Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection is available for purchase starting today online at both Oakley and Turtle Beach. For additional information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on the Oakley x Turtle Beach collaboration, please visit Oakley.com.

About Oakley, Inc.

Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world. The holder of more than 900 patents, Oakley is a culture of creators, inventors, idealists and scientists obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire greatness. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with products that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is known for its High Definition Optics®, which features unparalleled optical clarity and precision along with impact resistance and UV protection, incorporated into all of the brand’s sun, prescription eyewear, and premium goggles. Oakley extended its position as one of the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel and accessories. Oakley has men’s and women’s product lines that appeal to Sports Performance, Active, and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Build, Manage and Grow Your Prison in the Newly Reimagined Prison Tycoon Series

DENVER, COLORADO (January 28, 2021) — Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, announced today that Prison Tycoon: Under New Management is currently in development and planned for release later in 2021 on PC and console. This is the latest and all-new chapter in the Prison Tycoon series and will focus on the challenges of rehabilitating and reintegrating inmates back into healthy, functioning members of society. The game is being developed by award-winning Abylight Studios, which has produced many notable projects including Hyper Light Drifter, Tiny Thief, and Super Hydorah.

Prison Tycoon: Under New Management tasks players with creating and maintaining a successfully run prison — complete with security checkpoints, guard towers, prison cells, and inmate services. Would-be wardens will need to maintain a balance of services and security as they strive to run an efficient facility while keeping inmates on the path to reintegration. To grow their prison and improve their capabilities, players will need to secure funding from state agencies, manage the flow of resources and keep staff happy while providing proper care for their charges.

“We are thrilled to be working with Abylight Studios on a transcendent reimagining of the Prison Tycoon franchise,” said  Wade Rosen, President of Ziggurat Interactive. “Under New Management is our opportunity to reboot the franchise with a modern mindset and positive outlook.”

More info about Ziggurat Interactive, its current lineup, and upcoming announcements is available on Facebook, Twitter,  and the company’s official website, with info on their upcoming products to be announced on the same.

About Ziggurat Interactive

Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to all types of players across multiple platforms.

Developer Stormind Games bringing first wholly owned, original property to PC and Consoles

Catania, Italy – 28th January 2021: Stormind Games, developer of the critically acclaimed Remothered franchise and which recently announced its collaboration with award winning writer Anne Toole, Ron Fish – renowned composer of the Arkham Series & former Assassin’s Creed Concept Artist Borislav Mitkov is delighted to reveal the first details and trailer for their brand new IP, Batora: Lost Haven, coming to PC, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and X and Nintendo Switch.

Built on a rich Action RPG foundation, Batora follows Avril –  a regular 16-year old girl, not a natural born hero – as she realises, after losing everything she cares for, that she is the  only one who can save a dying planet Earth from oblivion. This is how her interplanetary adventure starts: along this journey she will visit colorful and mysterious planets and meet intriguing characters – and she will learn that every choice has a consequence.

Far from a standard aRPG game, Batora is based on the duality between mind and body, introducing a new game mechanic that challenges players to find the perfect balance between the two – losing sight of one could mean that their journey is over. Batora doesn’t present the hero’s journey in black or white, good or evil: there are decisions and there are their consequences. Every single decision Avril makes will turn out to be important, often even life-changing, for the characters she meets or the places she visits. 

“We live our lives in a constant state of flux between our physical and mental well being, often with little thought for how they affect each other.” commented Giacomo Masi, Narrative Designer on Batora: Lost Haven. “The journey which Avril takes in Batora really focuses on the need for a strategic dualism – mastering the balance between the physical and the mental –  whilst presenting a multi-branching, narrative full of consequences, rich in plot twists and credible, like-able characters.”

The duality of the lead character is also one of Batora’s most unique features with players required to use the “switch mechanic” to alternate between their physical and mental states. Learning the right time to strike or not be struck and in which state to do so will present a considerable challenge to even the most experienced players.

Whilst taking the studio in a new direction and tackling a new genre, Batora will also stay true to Stormind’s core principles of offering intense, emotional stories in tandem with unique and distinctive art styles.

Gaetano Caltabiano, Art Director on the project, added “Bridging the gap between the physical and mental calls for a particular visual representation and we’ve really tried to distinguish between the two with a hand-painted approach inspired by Sci-Fi art of the 1950s versus the photo-realistic approach of many of today’s AAA titles. We’ve really drawn a lot of inspiration from the likes of Alphonse Mucha and the intense Sci-fi environments of Paul Lehr”

“We’re all extremely excited to finally be able to announce this new adventure to the world”, stated  Antonio Cannata, CEO and Co-Founder of Stormind Games “This is Stormind Games’ first proprietary IP, and our first next-gen video game – we’re stepping up our game, and both as a man who works in this industry and as a passionate gamer, I can positively state that our team’s professional growth, together with the contribution of stars such as Anne Toole, Borislav Mitkov  and Ron Fish, definitely makes Batora: Lost Haven our most ambitious project so far”

Batora: Lost Haven will launch for PC, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and X and Nintendo Switch. 

Be the first to hear all the latest news about Batora: Lost Haven and to receive exclusive subscriber rewards, such as the official desktop wallpaper, an extract from the evocative game’s OST composed by Ron Fish, and a behind the scenes look at development. Join the newsletter!

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ABOUT STORMIND GAMES

Stormind Games is the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles. Following the team’s award-winning effort in the development of the survival horror saga Remothered, the studio is now developing an all new story-driven original IP 

Mayhem on neon streets awaits, with a free demo coming to Steam on 3rd Feb. 

Hamburg, 28th January 2021 – Welcome to the dystopian future! Developer Dark Lord and Publisher Daedalic Entertainment are happy to announce Glitchpunk, a cyberpunk-themed game with an old school GTA 2 feel. Set to be released in 2021, Glitchpunk is a top-down action game where you shoot, brawl, drive, steal and sneak yourself through a neon-soaked world full of gangs and cults, forging cooperations along the way. A demo of the game is available during the Steam Games Festival: February 2021 from 3rd February to 9th February. 

In Glitchpunk you play as a glitching android going against your own programming and challenging the tyrannical governments and megacorps of the dystopian near-future. Forge your own path in several cities full of drug-crazed gangs, aggressive police, and irresponsible drivers that make each mission and playthrough unpredictable. Steal cars and lead your enemies on a merry chase, fight them with a variety of melee and long-range weapons, and upgrade your own body with tech. But Glitchpunk isn’t just about blowing things up, it also tells a story of transhumanism, xenophobia, and religion. You can influence the world around you, make new friends, face off against more enemies than you can count – and you might even find love. 

Key features:

• Brutal top-down action with a massive arsenal of weapons to choose from
• Hacking system allows players to control minds of pedestrians and affect various devices.
• Many different ways of locomotion, including trains, tanks, motorbikes, buses, trucks, and obviously tons of cars
• Frantic police chases and up to 10 escalations of mayhem-inducing wanted levels
• 12 gangs with their own stories, quests, and culture
• 4 different cities, from the desert remains of the USA to cyberpunk Soviet Russia in a post-nuclear winter
• Mature story with several endings
• Rare art style mix of 2D sprites in a 3D environment
• In-game radio with music by artists from all over the world, together with news stations and absurd commercials

Glitchpunkis set to enter Early Access on Steam in the first half of 2021. Get more information on Steam and join the community on Discord.  

About Dark Lord (Developer)

Dark Lord was founded in 2016 by Maciej Karbownik as a one-man freelance company. It wasn’t until 2019 when Maciej teamed up with Damian Modzelewski and Patrycja Grządziela to work on the prototype of Dark Lord’s debut title: Glitchpunk. In 2020 the team finished the Digital Dragons Incubator programme and grew to 7 people total.

About Daedalic (Publisher)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With over 50 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Daedalic is currently developing the AAA title The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The action-adventure that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and PlayStation® versions to follow later in 2021

Gothenburg, Sweden – January 28th, 2021 – Thunderful Publishing & independent developer Maschinen-Mensch are excited to announce that their narrative roguelike adventure, Curious Expedition 2, has entered into commercial launch on PC (Steam®). After their highly successful Early Access period, Maschinen-Mensch have been improving the game gradually into the ultimate procedural storytelling roguelike experience. Curious Expedition 2 is available now on Steam® for €19.99 / $19.99 / £16.99. Stay tuned for an extensive post-launch content plan in 2021, which we will detail in the near future! A console release on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and PlayStation® platforms will follow later in the year.

“We’re so excited that Curious Expedition 2 is complete and its many treasures are ready for plundering by would-be adventurers,” said Johannes Kristmann, Co-Founder at Maschinen-Mensch. “Finishing our game in the midst of a global pandemic has been a challenge, so we want to say a big thank you to our community for their invaluable feedback. We hope the digital adventures that await in Curious Expedition 2 will help satisfy the wanderlust we all have from being stuck at home for over a year!”

“We are immensely proud of the team at Maschinen-Mensch. Curious Expedition 2 is a beautiful, surprising and challenging experience that continues to reward players the more they invest into it,” said Tyrone Walcott, Product Manager at Thunderful. “We are just getting started though, as later this year we’ll be bringing the game to consoles and we also have an extensive post-launch content rollout plan in the works. Details will be coming soon, so get ready for more adventurers throughout 2021!”

Purchase Curious Expedition on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040230/Curious_Expedition_2/

In a reimagined late 19th Century, it is 1886 and the world is waiting with bated breath in the lead up to Paris World’s Fair. During this time, an immense discovery has been made: mysterious islands in the oceans have begun to appear, only to vanish soon afterwards, as if by magic. The three great Explorer Clubs of Paris are now funding expeditions to these strange islands in a bid to make bold new discoveries, to be exhibited in their stands at the upcoming World’s Fair. Take on the role of an intrepid explorer, assemble your crew, and come across all manner of unique cultures, flora, fauna, treasures and more. With a timeless art style inspired by the classic Franco-Belgian comics of the 20th century and an arrestingly charming orchestrated soundtrack, Curious Expedition 2 is a pulp adventure storybook come to life.

Using a combination of hand-crafted and procedural gameplay and story elements, Curious Expedition 2 creates completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. It tells its story through traditional choice-based adventure mechanics, but also adds in resource management, turn-based exploration and combat sections with dice-roll mechanics, and roguelike elements. It’s a curious mix of genres and subgenres, all wrapped up in a streamlined and accessible gameplay experience with powerfully dynamic options. 

In Curious Expedition 2, no two adventures are ever the same. Your character and those you recruit are all procedurally-generated with specific classes, but with their own unique look, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. On your adventures, all manner of unforeseen circumstances can positively or negatively impact your progress, so careful resource and sanity management is needed to make it back home with your spoils – and your team! There are multiple expedition types, each with their own unique goals and events. Will you seek out the legendary Golden Pyramid, or choose to recover the Rainbow Orchid instead? Plunder ancient shrines, haggle with traders or indiginous tribes, loot ghostly pirate ships, and a whole lot more in your own procedural pulp adventure. In Curious Expedition 2, a world of unimaginable wonder and surprise awaits!

Curious Expedition 2 is available now for PC (Steam®), priced at $/€19.99 / £16.99.  Later in 2021 Curious Expedition 2 will come to Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and PlayStation® platforms.

About Maschinen-Mensch  

Maschinen-Mensch is a Berlin-based studio founded in 2014 by Riad Djemili and Johannes Kristmann, combining 15 years of experience in professional AAA game productions. Among other projects, they worked on the multi-award winning game “Spec Ops: The Line” by YAGER Development. Maschinen-Mensch’s debut title Curious Expedition was first released in 2015 on Steam.

About Thunderful Publishing

Thunderful Publishing is a games publishing company, founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2017. Part of the Thunderful Group, which also includes development studios Zoink Games and Image & Form, and publisher Rising Star Games, Thunderful Publishing focuses on premium PC and console games for a worldwide audience and is the publisher behind award-winning games such as Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamesh, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Curious Expedition 2.