Replica Makes an Unexpected Phone Call Today on Nintendo Switch

Debut Title in Award-Winning Trilogy Surprise Drops During Indie Live Expo II

TOKYO – 10 Nov. 2020 – Replica, the award-winning political Orwellian pixel adventure from developer SOMI and publisher PLAYISM, begins its investigation today with a surprise release on the Nintendo Switch, as revealed during Indie Live Expo II.

Replica brings the award-winning “Guilt” trilogy to the Nintendo Switch for the first time with a new interface for controllers and improved translations. The debut title in SOMI’s trilogy, Replica has seized more than 20 awards to date including the 2016 IndieCade Impact Award, an Honorable Mention for Excellence in Design at the 2017 Independent Games Festival, Grand Prix Winner at Taipei Game Show 2017, among many more.

Peer into strangers’ private lives via the cell phone of a suspected terrorist. A tightly and controlling Homeland Security of a dystopian government restrains the wielder of a mysterious cell phone to an unknown location. Under coercion by this totalitarian authority, snoop into this device to find and report evidence of its owner’s involvement in terrorist activities.

Uncover the hints contained on this cell phone, such as text messages, phone calls, and social media posts to figure out the owner’s true activities and unlock more than 10 different endings. Each choice impacts the fates of the original phone owner, everyone with whom they are involved, and even yourself.

“The insane experience of peeping into someone’s private life through a cell phone will likely hit a little harder and personally in the West right now,” said SOMI. “We are all aware of the concept of a dystopian future, but it is something we have never experienced. Find out how you would feel and act when put on the spot in Replica.”

Replica is now available on the Nintendo eShop for $4.99 with support for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Brazilian Portuguese language text.

For more information, please visit the PLAYISM website, follow PLAYISM on Facebook and Twitter, and visit SOMI’s official website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch.

About SOMI

A one-person studio based out of Busan, South Korea, SOMI uses video games to make unique works of art to express the thoughts and stories of its founder to the world. Since 2014, SOMI created Rabbit Hole 3D and RETSNOM before starting the “Guilt” trilogy consisting of Replica, Legal Dungeon, and The Wake. The series achieved critical acclaim along with more than 20 awards and recognitions, including from IndieCade, Independent Games Festival (IGF), PAX, BitSummit, Taipei Games Show, Gamescom’s Indie Arena Booth, and more.

To learn more, visit SOMI’s official website, and follow the studio’s accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch.

About PLAYISM

Known for bringing popular indie games from Japan, including Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, La-Mulana 2, Bright Memory, and DEEEER Simulator, PLAYISM was created with the global indie community in mind. The company focuses on helping developers every step of the way, from localization to distribution of their games.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website, Facebook page, and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

David Tennant and Madeleine Madden Now Voicing Key ARK Characters, and Major Game Content Update Released

REDMOND, WA – November 9, 2020 – This past weekend, Studio Wildcard hosted its Extra Life 24-hour charity stream and with the help of the ARK community, sponsors and ExtraLife team, they placed Top 4 globally and raised over $180,000 for children in need (which beat all of their past records)! During Extra Life the Wildcard team shared sneak peeks at upcoming content including visuals from the upcoming ARK: Genesis Part II Expansion Pack – check it out!

In the opening moments, an ARK: Genesis Part II teaser trailer was revealed introducing dramatic new biomes, story missions, and exotic creatures coming when it launches March 2021. The highly anticipated expansion pack also introduces new voiceover talent to the ARK universe with David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens) playing the villainous Sir Edmund Rockwell, and Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) taking on the in-game robotic AI companion HLN-A/Helena Walker.

The final confrontation between these two antagonists takes place on a gigantic colony ship traveling through deep space, and players will need to make use of all their ARK skills to succeed. Whether it’s taking possession of enemies via brain-controlling “Noglin” creatures, zooming around doing radical tricks on the skateboard-like Hoversail, or managing & viewing bases remotely with security cameras, among tons of other new items and creatures, ARK’s largest Expansion Pack yet has game-changing additions for every kind of Survivor. But even with HLN-A’s help, will they be able to put a stop to Rockwell’s demented plans once and for all? We’re about to find out, because The End is Near!

The next trailer reveal, put a spotlight on the TLC Pass #3 update which brings new abilities and visual refinements for the Stegosaurus and Woolly Mammoth, along with the addition of insect and wyvern breeding, the taming HUD, and more! This free update is now available to all ARK players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

ARK: Survival Evolved is available on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and now also includes dramatic Xbox Series X/S Enhancement Upgrade, which you can view HERE! For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com

THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: HOUSE OF ASHES IS COMING IN 2021!

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 9, 2020) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and Supermassive Games are proud to announce that The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, the third story in The Dark Pictures Anthology will be released next year.

Iraq, 2003. As the conflict draws to a close, CIA field operative Rachel King joins an elite military unit on a raid of a suspected underground chemical weapons facility in the shadow of the Zagros Mountains. Arriving at the designated coordinates, the unit is ambushed by a local enemy patrol led by Sergeant Salim Othman. During the battle, an earthquake opens sinkholes in the ground, pitching both sides into the ruins of a buried Sumerian temple. In the darkness beneath the Arabian Desert, something evil is awakened. Savage and unstoppable, a nest of ancient and unearthly creatures has a new prey to hunt.

Horrific discoveries and impossible decisions face the survivors as they strive to navigate the underworld and escape the terrifying threat. Will they each prioritize their own survival, or put aside their fears and their personal rivalries to fight together as one?

“We are thrilled to reveal this third game within The Dark Pictures Anthology. Like the previous stories, House of Ashes will bring a brand-new story and cast of characters to players, with its own unique twists and turns, and a new threat for the characters to face. We can’t wait to share more details about the story!” said Pete Samuels, CEO of Supermassive Games.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes will launch in 2021 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

About Supermassive Games

Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning independent game developer with a reputation for innovation in both storytelling and VR. The studio has released a number of successful titles and is best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn.

©2020 SUPERMASSIVE GAMES Limited. “The Dark Pictures” “LITTLE HOPE” and “SUPERMASSIVE GAMES” are trademarks or registered trademark of SUPERMASSIVE GAMES Limited. All rights reserved.

Based on the Anime Series, KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!

LOS ANGELES – November 9, 2020 – Mobile RPG KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Fantastic Days is coming in 2021 for iOS and Android devices worldwide. Published by Nexon, the game will feature fan-favorite characters from the popular anime series, including Kazuma Sato, Aqua, Megumin, Darkness and all new characters!

In partnership with KonoSuba publisher Kadokawa, and developed by Sumzap, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days, follows the original storyline with original characters from the anime. In addition, all new exclusive characters created solely for the game will be featured, along with new unique stories. Japanese voice actors Jun Fukushima and Sora Amamiya will also be reprising their roles from the anime series as Kazuma and Aqua, respectively.

Initially released in Japan in February 2020, the game has gained massive success and positive response from fans receiving regular updates with new characters, storylines and events continually being added. Nexon has acquired global publishing rights excluding Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

To sign-up for additional updates on KonoSuba: Fantastic Days, please visit the official website and be sure to follow @playkonosuba on Twitter for the latest news!

Social Media: Twitch / Twitter / Instagram

About KonoSuba: Fantastic Days
Based on the popular anime series “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!”, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days is a free-to-play character-collection RPG for iOS and Android. Featuring fan-favorite characters, including Kazuma Sato, Aqua, Megumin and Darkness, the game follows the storyline from the original novel and includes unique characters created exclusively for the game. Earlier this year, the Japanese release of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days has been met with positive response from players gaining a strong recognition and fan base. http://www.playkonosuba.com/

About Nexon America Inc.
Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them for uniquely western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market. http://www.nexon.com

The famous cel-shaded FPS is back!

Paris, November 9^th, 2020 – Microids and PlayMagic are thrilled to announce the release of XIII tomorrow on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The linked launch trailer reveals more details on the highly anticipated local multiplayer mode. The Nintendo Switch version will be released in 2021.

Steam Store Link – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154790/XIII/

In this remake of the world-famous cel-shaded FPS from 2003, play as XIII, a man who has lost his memory trying to uncover his past and is determined to shed light on one of the most astounding conspiracy in the history of the United States. Get ready for a mysterious and thrilling solo adventure combining action and stealth with 34 levels faithful to the original design. From Brighton Beach to army bases and even the Grand Canyon Valley, the various environments encountered over the course of XIII’s journey offer many exciting changes of scenery.

With the power of a modern 3D engine, all of the game’s visual elements have been enhanced by a brand-new art direction whilst respecting the original material and its iconic stylish cel-shaded look. XIII’s detailed arsenal is also guaranteed to please the most demanding players and is delivered with  gameplay improvements to surprise the veteran gamers familiar with the original game.

Finally, compete in up to 4 player split screen battles. Watch the launch trailer for a first glance at the local multiplayer mode.

The Limited Edition of the game includes:

• The retail version of the game
• A two-sided metal case
• 3 art cards
• 13 in-game golden weapon skins

For more information about the game content, detailed patch notes are available here.

About the Story of XIII:

Who are you?

The country is still in shock after President Sheridan’s assassination.

You wake up injured and with amnesia on the shore of an east coast beach. The only clues about your identity are the number XIII tattooed on your collarbone and the key to a locker. Despite the memory loss, you realize not everything has been forgotten as you seem to have amazing reflexes comparable to a well-trained government agent. You will soon be on your way to uncover your past, discovering in the process your role in the murder of the US president and unveiling the most astonishing conspiracy in the country’s history.

Play as “XIII” – a man who has no memory about his identity – and try to find out the truth regarding the set-up of a major conspiracy. Follow XIII in his search for his identity through a thrilling solo campaign and brutal local multiplayer battles!

Players will be delighted to hear the iconic soundtrack and voices from the original game!

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About PlayMagic Ltd.

PlayMagic is a studio designing and developing games based on high profile licenses and original IP across a wide range of formats for the hard-core market segment. With a studio based in Malta, and one in Kiev, the company is currently working on the Remake of XIII for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Mac and on an Original IP for next-gen consoles and PC. The team at PlayMagic has designed and worked on top selling console and PC franchises such Halo, Call of Duty, Crysis, Hunt Showdown, Condemned, Sonic, Rome Total War, Operation Flashpoint, Colin McRae, Virtual Reality Games such as The Climb, Robinson. MMO titles include Lords of the Rings Online and Mobile Games like Forge of The Empire, CMR, F1 Challenge.

SnowRunner Season 2: “Explore & Expand” Revs Up on November 16

Take on Canada’s Yukon with new trucks and challenges on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC!

PARIS — Nov. 9, 2020 — Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have revealed that Season 2: “Explore & Expand,” the second of four phases in the Season Pass for SnowRunner, will launch on Nov. 16, 2020. Featuring a totally new Canadian wilderness and tons of fun challenges, this latest addition to the hit off-road trucking game will be available for all Season Pass and Premium Edition owners, as well as individual purchase, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.

Season 2 delivers two new maps set in the wilderness of Canada’s Yukon, filled with snow-blanketed valleys, treacherous rivers and dangerous mud banks, plus new missions that allow for more creative sandbox gameplay than ever. Expand your operations into this new frontier, gathering raw materials and using the brand-new cargo crafting mechanic to build a huge processing plant from scratch. Three new vehicles join the roster, including the CAT 770G, the biggest truck yet in the franchise. Existing vehicles can also be customized even further, with new exclusive skins, hood ornaments and exterior stickers.

SnowRunner has continued to bring free post-launch support to the community since its release in April, and even more free new content is on the way. Two new trials, new customization items, and new missions for the Alaska and Taymyr maps will be available for all players when Season 2 launches on November 16.

SnowRunner is out now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. SnowRunner’s Premium Edition, which includes the full game and its Season Pass, can be purchased on the official store.

New aquatic gameplay, world-building features, and a new sandbox also feature in the most significant update to the creative, freeform crafting game.

Monday, 9th November 2020 – Team17 and Bad Yolk Games are today releasing a massive, free update for creative sandbox game Main Assembly thatexpands the creative options and freeform crafting tools available for players. The headline of this update is the new Bot Brawl mode, which enables players to take their creations into giant arenas and battle it out for last bot standing supremacy.  

The update also introduces new underwater content, including 12 new flotation parts that improve navigation on the water, a new periscope and depth sensor, and two cosmetic parts suitable for the seas: a ship wheel and a submarine cockpit. Pirate, Diver, and Nefertiti cosmetics have been added for the drone too, further extending available customisation options.  

The Bot Brawler update also includes a huge new sandbox map called Sandy Box that’s 50 times larger than previous maps, new bot materials are available for boat hulls and aerodynamic surfaces, and improvements to the game’s world building logic and animation scripting.  

Further information on Main Assembly can be found on the game’s Steam page, with the game itself being 25% off this week (ending 16th November at 06:00pm GMT), and to keep up to date with all the information on Main Assembly please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and join us on Discord.  

About Bad Yolk Games 

Bad Yolk Games is what happens when a few experienced ex-AAA game developers decide that it’s possible to make great games without sacrificing health or happiness in the process. We’re committed to diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect, and we believe that this will show in our games. Our first title is Main Assembly, a physics-based game where you build robots to overcome challenges and for the simple joy of creating, is available on Steam Early Access. Visit www.badyolkgames.com for more information. 

 
About Team17 Group plc  

Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Moving Out, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere. Visit www.team17.com for more info. 

Crew up with Misfits and Mercenaries in a Battle for Survival and Supremacy in a Post-apocalyptic Wasteland

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – November 9th, 2020 – Independent developer and publisher Fatshark today announced that the post-apocalyptic turn-based game Dreadlands, developed by Blackfox Studios, is now leaving Early Access and the full version is now available on Steam

Set in a living post-apocalyptic shared world players can explore Dreadlands by travelling across its many regions with their misfit gang of miscreants and mercenaries. This is a world where players frequently encounter and interact with each other, sometimes they cooperate, other times they’ll pick bloody fights in bloody PvP battles where resources and combat skills will be tested to their fullest. Tactics cards add a strategic layer of abilities to the ensuing engagements, these cards are powerful, and can do everything from instantly reviving downed teammates, to giving an ally an extra attack which could make all the difference between death and survival in a brutal world.

Gang Factions have their own distinct backgrounds, worldview, mentality, culture and of course, current problems that have to be dealt with. Once a crew is picked, the gameplay will thrust the player deeper into the lore, it’s intrigues and many entities that vie for power, or merely survival, in the world of Dreadlands. The full release of Dreadlands will introduce a new gang faction to the game in the form of the Skarbacks.

“During the three years the game has been in development, we have had multiple beta versions that have been played by thousands of players and the community’s feedback in Early Access has hugely helped us shape the game to where we think it’s now ready for full launch,” said Peter Nilsson, Founder, and Creative Director Blackfox Studios.

Dreadlands recent updates have incorporated enhancements across several areas of the game during its Early Access period, including Improvements to the games U.I for a more streamlined flow, levelling improvements with passive and active skills, weapon balancing and the ability to upgrade weapons or re-roll their traits at the workshop. Dreadlands has also undergone a huge visual overhaul to environments and encampments within the game, providing more detail and contrast to the game.

Dreadlands launches on Steam with a 20% launch discount available for one week.

Dreadlands Features

Choose a Faction
Create your gang from any of the three rival factions inhabiting Dreadlands. The Scrappers, the Tribe-kin, and the Skarbacks.

40+ Hours of story content
All playable Gang Factions have their own Story campaign. The storyline will introduce the player to the faction’s worldview, mentality, culture and of course, current problems that have to be dealt with.

Once the Gang Faction campaign is completed, the Main Story campaign will be unlocked. The Main Campaign will thrust the player deeper into the lore, intrigue and many entities vying for power, or merely survival, in the Dreadlands.

Tactics card system
Use the unique Tactics powers and combine them in exciting ways. Play your cards right and you can control the flow of battle itself!

Free Action Point system
Freely move, attack and use abilities any way you want. Move and shoot? Shoot and move? Shoot twice? It’s up to you to decide how to best use your Action Points!

Morale system
Engage in the tug-of-war Morale system that allows you to break the hearts & minds of your enemies. In the Dreadlands there is more to battle than just killing!

XP challenges system
Get more direct control over your gangs XP flow by completing in-match challenges for increased XP and award your personal MVP with even more XP. Your own skill translates to more XP!

Endless Dungeon
Fight against increasingly more difficult enemies and Bosses in pursuit of Glow, Dreadlands rare resource in the Endless Dungeon. Keep an eye out for the mad glow merchant and their rare wares!

About Blackfox StudiosBlackfox Studios is an indie studio founded in 2017 and located in Södermalm, the creative quarter of central Stockholm, Sweden. The studio  is comprised of experienced and skilled developers, all sharing the passion and affection about turn-based games. Blackfox Studios mission is to bring the turn-based genre into the online world, making every action and battle you take part in meaningful and engaging. www.blackfoxstudios.se 

About FatsharkHeadquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and established in 2007 independent developer Fatshark is comprised of a team of 100+ experienced games developers, who strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, the team has previously developed titles including Lead and Gold, Krater and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

The mobile 3DMMORPG elevates the MMORPG genre with Vampire and Gunner classes and hyper-realistic flight gameplay.

YOOZOO Games, Shanghai – 09.11.2020 | Following a phenomenal 1,000,000 pre-registrations across Android and iOS, today the door to the magical world of Calindor opened wide, in YOOZOO Games’ latest MMORPG adventure ‘Forsaken World Gods and Demons’.

With full character customization, you’ll have a say in every last detail of your character’s appearance. Take your pick from 7 different character classes, each armed with unique variations and combat styles. Within each class, use interchangeable masteries and change them at any time to support your favourite playstyle. Mix-and-match abilities and talents to fit your combat style and customize your appearance to bring out the true you. In FWGD, no two players are the same.

Formidable cross-server battlegrounds await those brave enough to take on an almighty challenge. It’s an all-out fight for loot, but players must also contend with the invading Storm Legion’s onslaught, warring factions, and some nasty wildlife. But amidst the chaos, the game also hosts massive GvG (guild versus guild) play, with hundreds of players across fiercely grappling for land and resources.

Not just limited to land, you can also take to the skies and fly literally anywhere in the game. FW GD is an open-world game offering breath-taking scenery and hyper-realistic flight modes. Take flight to get the best view of Calindor and uncover its many secrets. Equip yourself with various wings and mounts, and appreciate every inch of the land by zooming in and out freely. The game offers a truly stunning flight experience with lights and shadows that change with your every movement and no locked angles.

After a long day of battle and flight, hang out with other players and trade your goods and resources. This game suits those who relish in fresh experience, with a new adventure beginning every time you log-in, and a game that reshapes itself based on your in-game decisions and actions.

Download Forsaken World: Gods and Demons on iOS and Android.  

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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.

 Triple Hill Interactive takes you through the latest build of the upcoming one-hit-kill sword fighting game

Košice, Slovak Republic – 9th November, 2020. Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori have released a brand new gameplay walkthrough video of their upcoming one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade. The ten minute video, hosted by Peter Adamondy, development lead at Triple Hill Interactive, provides fans with the opportunity to take a deeper look into the game and combat mechanics including stances, movement, attacks and blocking. 

“During the Kickstarter campaign, we have had many questions from the backers and community about how the combat and one-hit-kill system will work.” Said Peter Adamondy, development lead at Triple Hill Interactive. “We wanted to give our community the opportunity to see how the game is progressing and to update them on our development plans. Instead of writing a blog we decided to record some gameplay directly from our recent pre-alpha build so they can actually visualise the combat mechanics for themselves”. 

Following the announcement that the initial Kickstarter funding target has been reached, the team also announced that the stretch goals are now live on the Kickstarter page. The first goal activated will be the addition of deadly ranged weapons to add to the arsenal of swords available for players to choose. Each character will have a special ranged weapon that can be used once in each round. Players will be able to block this with their sword, but timing will be crucial. The Kickstarter campaign will finish on 13th November so there is still a chance for fans to back the game and help shape the future development of this long awaited homage to classic sword fighting games. 

Drawing inspiration from legendary combat games like Bushido Blade and Way of the Samurai, Die by the Blade is a one-hit-kill sword fighting action game where players must take up their weapons and face off against deadly opponents. Choose your character, select your blade and engage in 1 vs 1 combat where the slightest mistake could seal your fate. Become a master of your craft and fight to the death with other players in tense, fast paced multiplayer matches or slash through tough AI enemies in the thrilling single player campaign.

Keep up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official Die by the Blade social media channels – Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Discord 

Die by the Blade is being developed by developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori published by Grindstone and is scheduled for a 2021 release for PC and Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo consoles. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam by visiting the official page here 

About Grindstone 
Grindstone is the new age publisher from Slovakia founded by industry veteran Peter Nagy in 2015. Despite starting low profile, projects produced and supported by Grindstone stand out of the crowd with their unique concept, ideas and production quality. Beyond the production of games, Grindstone leads the growth of the regional game development ecosystem, organizes the international game conference, Game Days Kosice, and aims to become a major global publishing and production company.

About Triple Hill Interactive
Triple Hill Interactive is a fast growing game development studio from Košice, Slovakia. Founded in 2015 by Peter Adamondy, Triple Hill is dedicated to bringing innovative and high quality projects to PC and consoles. Triple Hill released several mobile games and currently is working on Die by the Blade – innovative one-hit-kill sword combat game inspired by Bushido Blade slated for Q2 2021 release.