Cult favorite Awesome Pea games and more featured in three exclusive limited editions

Evans, Ga. – November 6, 2020 – Premium Edition Games, a brand-new publisher of collectible Nintendo Switch™ physical editions, announced today that Pigeon Dev Games Collection will be available for limited pre-orders on Tuesday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Pigeon Dev Games Collection bundles four amazing indie retro-inspired titles for the first time ever in three separate collectible editions that will launch in early 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. Only a total of 5,000 physical editions will be produced worldwide.

Pigeon Dev Games Collection consists of four titles developed by Pigeon Dev Games and published digitally by Sometimes You in a single package: Awesome Pea, Awesome Pea 2, Bucket Knight, and Explosive Jake. The collection, coming soon from Premium Edition Games, will feature high-quality, exclusive items and packaging in three versions:

“Premium Edition” (3,000 available), priced at $39.95 with free shipping, includes:

• Nintendo Switch™ Physical Case and Game
• Double-sided Insert
• Full Color Manual
• A “Special Challenge” Trading Card
• A Logo Sticker
• First Prints of the game will have a hand-drawn Full Color Glossy Slipcase by legendary artist Paul E. Niemeyer of Mortal Kombat fame!
• An optional Premium Strategy Guide add-on

“Retro Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $59.95 plus shipping, includes:

• Premium Edition (everything listed in the Premium Edition)
• Official Steelbook
• Retro “NES” Box that will hold the Premium Edition and Steelbook

“Deluxe Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $99.95 plus shipping, includes:

• Retro Edition (everything listed in the Retro Edition)
• Single CD Cardboard Soundtrack
• Enamel Pin
• NEOGEO Case w/Single Sided Insert to hold Retro Edition, CD and Pin
• 300 Page Hardcover Book
• Hard Cardstock Slipcase over both NEOGEO Case and Book

Customers in the U.S. will be able to purchase the Pigeon Dev Games Collection directly from the Premium Edition Games website, while others can order via Video Games Plus. 

About Awesome Pea

Awesome Pea is a classic run-and-jump platformer, where you must jump through many challenging levels and help the greedy Pea, who is ready to undergo any trials for the sake of gold. Dangerous dungeons, deceptively beautiful nature, hidden deadly traps, and many MANY coins await you!

What you will definitely find in this game:

• Stylish pixel graphics inspired by Game Boy games
• 30 different levels
• Stunning retro soundtrack

About Awesome Pea 2

Greedy Pea is back in the game! Now with even more dark dungeons, deadly traps and gold! What you will definitely find in this game (again):

• Pixel Gameboy-style graphics (when everything is green)
• 25 different levels
• Retro soundtrack (sounds like your old computer)
• Lots of shiny coins

About Bucket Knight

Bucket Knight is a classic run-and-gun platformer game. Even knights still have to pay taxes, loans, and alimony. Help an unnamed, but brave, knight in his sacred mission to find the Holy Grail (and make some money). Explore dungeons, slay enemies, avoid traps, stay alive, and get rich!

About Explosive Jake

Explosive Jake is a classic arcade game. Not only humans are afraid of dark and deep dungeons. Our hero, a little skeleton with an unhealthy craving for explosions, is also trying to escape from dangerous castle dungeons. Help him to avoid enemies and explode his way out.

What do we have here? 40 levels of…

• Dynamite
• Explosions
• Vile knights
• Cute skeletons
• Charming rats
• Deadly traps

And even more dynamite and explosions!

About Premium Edition Games

Premium Edition Games’ specialty is high quality releases created with the ingenuity and passion inspired by the amazing work game developers have put into game creation. We take great pride in helping preserve games physically for posterity. We highlight every release by going over all the items in detail and interview all the people who are helping make it a reality.

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A Free Weekend! Deep Discounts! New Releases! A Fish Gun!

The Iceberg Interactive Publisher Weekend has it all. The sale officially kicks off on Steam right now and will run until November 9th.

Savings of up to 90% will be available on all 40+ titles from our catalog; including two of our most recent games – cyberpunk horror Transient and space sandbox Interstellar Rift.

In addition, we’re having a FREE WEEKEND for our pirate battle royale Blazing Sails, which coincides with new DLC and a generous price drop to $14.99 as well as a limited-time extra 20% discount!

Brand new DLC will also launch for action rogue-lite Shortest Trip to Earth and tycoon management sim Railroad Corporation!

Shortest Trip to Earth: The Old Enemies features a new playable ship, more than 20 new enemy ships plus even more planets, factions and in-game events.

Railroad Corporation: Yellow Fever offers a unique challenge based on the historic outbreak of disease in 1853 New Orleans. Build your own railroad network to swiftly supply medicines across the region, and help scientists to find a vaccine in time to save more people from getting infected.

And that’s still not all! There are many exciting unreleased titles players can add to their wishlists, such as Sacred Fire, Star Dynasties and Lunacy: Saint Rhodes, all coming to Steam in 2021 and beyond.

Players can explore the full range of games on the Iceberg Interactive Publisher Weekend Sale page here on Steam.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Iceberg Interactive news and information:

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ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie. 

Known for many hit franchises including Starpoint Gemini, Killing Floor and Stardrive; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Circle Empires Rivals. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting multi-format games coming up, including Transient (XBO/PS4), Star Dynasties (PC) and Blazing Sails (PC).

To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com

New playable class and PvP mode revealed as Stretch Goals

November 6, 2020 – NeocoreGames is happy to announce that its role-playing tactical game KING ARTHUR: KNIGHT’S TALE is 100% funded on Kickstarter with 6 days still left of the campaign, which ends on November 12, 2020.

With full funding reached, NeocoreGames will roll out Stretch Goals adding new features (a new playable class, the Sage, and a PvP mode) to the project to make sure KING ARTHUR: KNIGHT’S TALE reaches its full potential, as well as prepares to launch the game’s Early Access on Steam in the coming weeks.

Based on the Arthurian mythology, KING ARTHUR: KNIGHT’S TALE is a turn-based tactical role playing game – a unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. KING ARTHUR: KNIGHT’S TALE is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

MAIN FEATURES

Your Fights – Control a small team of heroes and fight gruelling, but satisfying battles with a deeply engaging, tactical turn-based combat system. Choose from more than 30 heroes of 5 diverse classes and combine hundreds of skills and artefacts to assemble an efficient team.

Your Heroes – Gather your own Knights of the Round Table and send them on knightly quests. These heroes are the most important resources and the most complex gameplay elements at the same time. But beware! Death is always final! You must manage them at the Round Table accordingly, planning ahead before going into battles. The character progression system is designed to be as deep as in the traditional RPGs: heroes level up on unique skill trees and the complex loot system provides unique options to fine-tune their tactical capabilities. Each hero has a distinctive personality and their loyalty is constantly changing through the decisions made by the player –  in certain cases they can ever leave the Round Table and turn against you.

Your Kingdom – See the entirety of Avalon presented on a the Adventure Map, observe all the territory, select your missions and explore various places. Management in KING ARTHUR: KNIGHT’S TALE focuses on rebuilding Camelot and expanding the mystical Stronghold with new buildings that each unlock various upgrades, and also offers different ways to heal up and manage the heroes of the Round Table.

Your Legend – Play as Sir Mordred, the former nemesis of King Arthur. Explore the mystical island of Avalon, venture on knightly quests and make decisions in various encounters where you’ll need to make moral choices, as in most RPGs, which all have impact on the story and your Morality. The end of the campaign opens up new endgame content for the bravest of all: tough new challenges appear on the map with challenging, mythic boss fights and random quests, loot, and character progression ultimately leading to the banishing of Balor, the monstrous god-king of the Fomorians himself.

Beyond the Legend – Complete more than 50 unique points of interest on the Adventure Map, including 20 story missions and various side quests, taking place on diverse terrains, from the dark castle dungeons to the forests of the Sídhe – built by using photoscanned environments and high-quality mocap animation, all rendered inside a modern PBR engine utilizing DirectX 12, supporting strong, atmospheric effects. Challenge 7 enemy factions, fight more than 50 types of enemy units, overcome 10 incredible boss fights throughout your quests.

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is available to back on Kickstarter until November 12, and it is available to wishlist on Steam.

Check out the official website for King Arthur: Knight’s Tale

-Fast Facts-

Name: King Arthur: Knight’s Tale
Genre: Dark Fantasy Role-Playing Tactical Game
Developer: NeocoreGames
Publisher: NeocoreGames
Platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, XSX/XSS
Release Date: Q1 2021
Price: $39.99
Kickstarter Price: $26 (early bird)

About NeocoreGames
NeocoreGames is an independent video game development company founded in 2005 with its headquarters located in Budapest, Hungary. Best known for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing series and Deathtrap and currently working on Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr and Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Prophecy, the very first Action RPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. NeocoreGames also developed Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, The Kings’ Crusade and the King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame series.

Witness the next chapter of Gnart’s Adventures in the world of Umbra

Oslo, Norway – November 5th, 2020 – Independent developer Snowcastle Games today announced that Earthlock Comic Book #3: Gnart Tigermoth: Chaos in Konkylia is available to download digitally today for $3.99/£2.89/€3.29. This story accompanies the Earthlock Original Soundtrack, Comic Book #1: The Storm Dog & The Clay Orchid and Comic Book #2: Gnart Tigermoth: Trouble in Ramoo as individually purchasable DLC packs for the award-winning RPG Earthlock on Steam. Players can also purchase Earthlock Collector’s Edition, which bundles in all this additional content at a discounted price of $9.00/£6.00/€7.00. 

Gnart Tigermoth: Chaos in Konkylia recounts another exciting adventure in Gnart’s story, as he and Olia head to Konkylia in the far south of Umbra to represent the House of the Owl Tide during the anointing ceremony of a new High Priestess at the Tower of Lÿs. Naturally, things don’t go exactly to plan and Gnart finds himself taking on a few more responsibilities than he bargained for. Get ready for a rip-roaring adventure that will delve deeper into the history of Umbra as well as some of the characters you know and love. 

The Earthlock series is set on the planet of Umbra, which has stopped spinning on its axis, meaning half of the world is completely shrouded in darkness, while the other half is constantly baked in sunlight. Along the border in the middle, there is an area that gets the best of both worlds, resulting in a lush and temperate climate.

Earthlock is available to purchase on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The DLC comic books and soundtrack for Earthlock are only available on Steam and can be purchased standalone from the main game. Earthlock 2, the next mainline game in the Earthlock franchise was recently announced for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 

Sign up to the Earthlock 2 newsletter: HERE
Add Earthlock 2 to your Steam wishlist: HERE

DO YOU WANNA GET DIRT-Y DIRT 5™ OUT NOW

Codemasters^® today celebrates the launch of DIRT 5™ for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC (via Steam). DIRT 5, developed by the Codemasters Cheshire studio, offers a diverse mix of game modes from traditional racing across multiple terrains, arena creation through Playgrounds and a host of multiplayer features including three party games.

The ‘Out Now’ trailer can be viewed here

DIRT 5 delivers amplified racing across 70 routes, 10 locations and 13 vehicle classes. Players must master the likes of rally cars, rock bouncers, buggies, and more if they’re to prove themselves in the DIRT Series. The Career boasts the voice talents of gaming icons, Troy Baker and Nolan North, alongside Donut Media’s James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes, and cameos from the world of gaming and motorsport. 

In the most ambitious DIRT title to date, Playgrounds allows players to Create, Share and Discover custom arenas across three event types; Gate Crasher, Smash Attack and Gymkhana. Once verified by the creator, Playgrounds are available for anyone to download, and post their best scores to the global leaderboards.

“DIRT 5 is finally available, and we can’t wait to jump into the lobbies with our players,” said Robert Karp, DIRT 5 Development Director at Codemasters. “The team has done an incredible job, and there is so much variety. From Playgrounds to party modes to all-action racing, DIRT 5 gives racing fans so much of what they love and a whole lot more.”

DIRT 5 on Xbox Series X|S is available worldwide on 10 November. The PlayStation^®5 version launches in North America, Australia and New Zealand on 12 November and the rest of the world on 19 November. A Google Stadia version will launch in early 2021. The game supports Xbox Smart Delivery and PlayStation’s free upgrade when players switch to an Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5^*.

Keep up with all the DIRT 5 news and follow updates from the studio on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.

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CHINA THEME DRIFTS INTO KARTRIDER RUSH+ FOR MASSIVE SEASON FOUR CONTENT OVERHAUL

Popular mobile racing game receives new vehicles, tracks and more in latest update for free on iOS and Android

SEOUL – Nov. 6, 2020 – Go-kart engines are revved at the starting line for Season Four of KartRider Rush+, the hit mobile racing title from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Beginning today, speed freaks can lap the competition with a myriad of stunning karts, clean tracks from the original PC version of the game, and riotous events on Android and iOS through the free content update, accessible via the official link here.

Today’s Season Four “CHINA” update delivers two new sleek rides, both geared burn rubber in KartRider Rush+’s action-packed gameplay. The legendary “Cyclone Solid” vehicle from the notorious Solid series packs a powerful punch, but can be taken down with Silver Gear, bought with K-Coins. Similarly, the “Wayward Bazzi” rider boasts impressive self-running technology by drifting with minimal effort.

Season Four also delivers nostalgic race tracks from the original hit PC version of the racing game’s CHINA theme. Beloved tracks such as “Dragon’s Canal” and “Ice Lantern Road” will be opened gradually for players to tear through in their new karts. Similarly, players who complete in-game quests before Sunday, Nov. 15 will unlock the Lil Wukong code and obtain the rare Wukong character. Several miscellaneous accessories, including Pane Glasses and Ink Stroke Decal will be available later in the month.

In addition to the fresh karts and tracks, KartRider Rush+’s Season Four introduces several action packed events and features, including:

• Micro-Event – Players can now host their own private races and tournaments, where up to 500 live spectators can tune in for
• Home-Treasure Hunt – Treasures have been hidden around players’ in-game homes, which can be looted in exchanges for various rewards
• Boss Fight – In this upcoming arcade game mode, four players team up to defeat a boss to earn K-Coins, Lucci and Chest Rewards. Boss Fight mode will be available in December.

KartRider Rush+ is the latest IP-based development from the smash hit KartRider online game, which has grown in popularity since it was first introduced in Korea in 2004. KartRider Rush+ promises the fun-filled legacy of the KartRider brand, with revamped 3D cartoon graphics and a sense of control optimized for mobile devices. The game also implements KartRider’s original core components, such as Kartbody, Track, Game Mode and driving techniques, while introducing new mobile-only modes such as Ranked Mode and Relay Race.

Stay on the look-out for more information about KartRider Rush+ leading up to launch. Additional information for members of the press:

• Visit the official Facebook community here

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios has revealed a new Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Gameplay Trailer showcasing the return of the fan-favourite fighter, Mileena. The product of Shang Tsung’s diabolical cloning experiments, Mileena is a fusion of Tarkatan blood and Edenian physiology, making her the perfect blend of Baraka’s ferocity and Kitana’s athletic grace. The evil hybrid benefits from the strengths of both bloodlines in battle, utilizing extraordinary speed, nimble acrobatic prowess and terrifyingly raw savagery, along with her trademark sai, sharpened claws and new twists on her classic special moves.

Brought forward in the timeline by Kronika, Mileena has learned of her tragic future – her brief reign as Outworld’s Empress and her death at the hands of D’Vorah and Kotal Kahn. Determined to regain her throne, Mileena has begun Outworld’s civil war anew and will destroy any Kombatants that stand in her way. Mileena joins the roster as a new playable fighter on 18^th Nov. as part of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2.

To view and share the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate | Official Mileena Gameplay Trailer

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate pre-orders are available now providing immediate access to Mortal Kombat 11, Kombat Pack 1 and the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion upon purchase.

Players who already own Mortal Kombat 11 can upgrade their experience by pre-ordering Kombat Pack 2 now. Current Mortal Kombat 11 owners can also purchase Kombat Pack 1 or the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion for $59.95

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2 pre-orders will receive the Time Warriors Skin Pack at launch featuring three new character skin variants, including “Dark Web” Noob Saibot, “HCF” (Halt and Catch Fire) Liu Kang and “BloodKode ” Skarlet.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers the definitive Mortal Kombat 11 experience with the addition of Kombat Pack 2 featuring new playable fighters Rain, Mileena and Rambo, along with the previously released Mortal Kombat 11 main game, Kombat Pack 1 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is scheduled to release globally beginning 18th Nov. on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switchä, PC and Stadia. Additionally, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4 or Xbox One can access free upgrades to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S versions of their game at no additional cost, delivering 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and more, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, the latest instalment in the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise, visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MortalKombat), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Facebook (MortalKombat) and Discord (MortalKombat).

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About NetherRealm Studios

NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 42 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com.

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New Japanese Destroyer Tech Tree and Large Cruiser Campaign, Two New Legendary Tier Ships, and Gameplay Improvements

This November, World of Warships: Legends adds a group of new Japanese Destroyers along with the new Yasen Butai Leader and Tokyo Express campaigns, giving players the opportunity to add a ton of firepower to their Japanese fleet. In addition, the update brings two new Legendary Tier destroyer projects to the Bureau, gameplay improvements to secondary armaments, and preparations for Black Friday later this month. Importantly, as the next-gen consoles are finally getting to the players, we’re happy to announce that World of Warships: Legends will be available for Xbox Series X/S by the end of November, while PlayStation 5 players will get to enjoy the sea battles shortly after the console is released.

The Japanese destroyer tech tree will be split this update starting at Tier IV, bringing some alternatives to the tried and true Japanese torpedo boats. Minekaze, Hatsuharu, Shiratsuyu, and Akizuki are the new additions, these ships offer more capable main battery guns as you move up the tiers, unlike their older counterparts who focus on torpedoes. The Tier VII Akizuki in particular mounts the superb Japanese 100mm guns, featuring nimble turrets and a high rate of fire! Although more gunfire-focused, these ships still carry the powerful Japanese torpedoes for tricky situations. The entire line is available for research from the start of the update, so players can start unlocking these new destroyers right away.

Two new campaigns will run during the update. For the next four weeks, players can work on the Yasen Butai Leader campaign to unlock the Tier VII Japanese large cruiser Azuma. This super cruiser of sorts was designed to replace the Kongo-class battleships as leaders of the Yasen Butai, or “Night Battle Force”. Armed with nine 310mm guns and decently protected, the Azuma can fight almost any target at range with her powerful high-explosive shells. Azuma is defined by her outstanding gunnery and large health pool, fit for long-range combat. Players can battle through the 100 milestones with Admiralty Backing to unlock this monster of a cruiser. Afterwards, the shorter Tokyo Express campaign begins. It will run for two weeks to give players the chance to get the Japanese commander Raizō Tanaka along with a bunch of gear by completing 40 milestones.

The Bureau is getting two new projects for players to work on, namely unlocking the Legendary Tier destroyers Khabarovsk and Shimakaze. Like the other Legendary tier ships, unlocking these destroyers will be a long-term goal attained by logging in daily and acquiring boosts from your fleet and commander roster, as well as participating in battles. Khabarovsk is a large Russian destroyer with a set of punchy 130mm guns, built for gun duels with destroyers and even some cruisers thanks to her comparatively sturdy construction. The Shimakaze is the pinnacle of the Japanese torpedo destroyer concept, carrying fifteen long-range torpedoes and boasting a solid top speed.

There are some gameplay improvements arriving in this update as well, most notably in the form of a new consumable for battleships: Enhanced Secondary Targeting. This will significantly improve the accuracy of your secondary battery guns for 30 seconds, which can couple with a new skill for brawling commanders, as well as tweaks to a few other abilities. Overall, secondary armaments should perform much better after this update!

The update also brings a sneak peak at what is in store for this Black Friday, including the 4 new Black Fleet ships: Mutsu B, Indianapolis B, Atago B, and Blyskawica B! This will be the first reappearance of the Blyskawica in over a year, including her unique commander–Jerzy Świrski. These exclusive ships will be available for a limited time, and the Atago B in particular will only be available via the new Black Friday containers.

It’s a packed update this time, with plenty of new ships and projects for players to start working on! Brace yourselves, and turn the tide!

Evolution arrives on Nintendo Switch™ on 10 Dec.

Free Evolutionary Arms Race Card Pack for all Preorders

KENSINGTON, MD — 5 Nov. 2020 — Evolution Board Game, the strategy game of adaptation from North Star Digital Studios with more than 3 million players worldwide across physical and digital editions, will rule the wilds of Nintendo Switch on 10 Dec. 2020. Pre-orders start today at 9:00 a.m. PT. 

Pre-order before launch and receive the new Evolutionary Arms Race Promo Pack add-on containing five brand new trait cards for free. Show deadly stripes with the new Nintendo Switch exclusive tiger skin in local and cross-platform matchups. 

Evolution, 2019’s Digital Board Game of the Year, has been rebuilt from the ground up with lightning quick Joy-Con™ support, making it the perfect platform for online play*, pass and play, and board gaming on the go. Its robust features include everything players of digital board games could ask for:

• Master a single player campaign with 21 levels and distinct A.I. opponents
• Chat or start real time and asynchronous games from your friends list
• Find new opponents with skill-based online matchmaking
• Climb the online multiplayer rankings and single player progression ladder
• Keep cards close to the chest with pass and play optimized for Nintendo Switch
• Test yourself against weekly challenges
• Discover gorgeous hand-drawn species hidden throughout the game

Start from humble beginnings with an intuitive learn-while-playing tutorial and select traits to develop species to survive the harsh realities of the natural world. Are they at risk of being eaten by predators? Protect them with horns or a hard shell. Having trouble finding enough food in the watering hole? A long neck brings previously inaccessible food within reach.

Tinker with the nigh-infinite amount of genetic combinations while enjoying new artwork, animations, and a campaign mode complete with deadly bosses. Ascend the leaderboards and become the best digital board game biologist in the world, earning new avatars and other rewards. Cross-play with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android means there’s a whole world to play against.   

Evolution Board Game arrives on Nintendo Switch on 10 Dec. 2020. everywhere except Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. It is priced at $19.99, with pre-orders open today for Nintendo Switch and the full game available now on Steam, iOS, and Android. For more news about Evolution Board Game and other projects from North Star Digital Studios, follow them on Twitter and Facebook or visit the official website.

*All online features require an active Nintendo Online subscription.

About North Star Digital Studios

North Star Digital Studios is a digital board game development house based in Kensington, MD. Founded in 2014 by passionate digital board gamers Scott Rencher and Dominic Crapuchettes, the company is devoted to making digital board games at the level of best-in-class video games.   

Target Assault Races Dish Out Triple Rewards

Plus Double Pay on Biker Sell Missions and Freemode Events, Free Sidearms at Ammu-Nation and More

Call a buddy up, slide behind the controls of a weaponized Caracara or one of six other artillery-infused vehicles, and attempt to outmaneuver and outscore your competition in Target Assault Races, the ultimate marriage of horsepower and firepower. To make it extra gratifying, all Target Assault Races are dishing out Triple Rewards between November 5th and 11th.

Double Rewards in Freemode Events
Keep your eyes peeled for challenges firing off both at regular and at random, especially since all Freemode Events are paying out 2X GTA$ & RP.

Double Payouts in Biker Sell Missions
Bikers with active trading operations can earn a pretty penny offloading contraband this week with all Biker Sell Missions paying out Double. If you need help getting your scuffed boots in the door, all MC Clubhouses and Biker Businesses are all 40% off until November 11th.

Free Thruster Skulls Livery
Spiff up your Thruster by playing GTA Online any time this week to receive the Skulls livery, free of charge.

On the Podium This Week: The Vapid Caracara 4×4
Once you cash out your slots winnings, make sure to stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort to give the Lucky Wheel its daily spin to walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, mystery prizes and more. This week on the podium is the hyper-alpha Vapid Caracara 4×4 wrapped in the Atomic Sponsor livery, which automatically grants legal exemption from observing stop signs.

Discounts
Ammu-Nation is looking to offload all surplus stock this week, giving away all pistols for free through November 11th.

There are also a range of discounts available on vehicles, including rugged buggies, the aforementioned Thruster and the Vapid FMJ super car. The full list of vehicle discounts follows below.

Vehicles:

• Vapid Desert Raid – 40% off
• Vapid Trophy Truck – 40% off
• Vapid FMJ – 40% off
• BF Ramp Buggy – 40% off
• Mammoth Thruster – 30% off
• Maxwell Vagrant – 30% off
• HVY Barrage – 30% off

Prime Gaming Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week. In addition, Prime Gaming members will receive the Vespucci Canals Nightclub location for free, plus 80% off the Emperor ETR1 and 70% off the LF-22 Starling.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.