Japanese videogame company, Happinet, is excited to share details for the Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Limited Run Games physical Collector’s Edition for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The Collector’s Edition includes a reversible 18” x 24” poster, original soundtrack CD, Gustava emblem pin, housed in a custom box and will be available for $74.99. A physical standard edition will also be available for $49.99. Preorders for both physical editions will be open October 9th closing on November 8th. Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will launch digitally worldwide on December 10 for the PS4™ system version and will be playable on the PlayStation®5.
AboutBrigandine: The Legend of Runersia
20 years since the first Brigandine game launched on the original PlayStation®, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a classic returning to the PlayStation as a new turn-based strategy game created for modern gaming platforms and set in a familiar fantasy world primed for players to conquer. Brought to life by veteran development talent including scenario writer, Kenji Terada (Batman: Dark Tomorrow, FINAL FANTASY I – III), art director and character designer, Raita Kazama (Puzzle & Dragons, Xenoblade Chronicles), and the homecoming of composer Tenpei Sato (Brigandine: Grand Edition, Disgaea 1 -5). This SRPG will offer hundreds of hours of immersive gameplay in this stunning new campaign for conquest. Players choose one of six nations to assume the role of the ruler aiming to conquer Runersia. As a ruler, players will command more than 100 Rune Knights throughout the six nations leading various monster troops of various dragons, ghouls, and fairies, into fierce battles on hexagonal grid maps in the tactical turn-based battle system.
The PS4™ system version of Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is currently in development by developer Matrix Software and will be published by Happinet digitally on the PlayStation®Store December 10. The game will be playable on PS5™. This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB and rated “T for Teen” for the Nintendo Switch™ system. The Nintendo Switch version released on June 25 and is available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99/ €49.99.
For more in-depth information about the game’s story, gameplay mechanics, and the top development talent behind making the game, please visit the official Brigandine: The Legend of Runersiawebsite and follow the game’s latest updates on the official English Twitter account.
Xbox Family Settings App Available Now on iOS and Android to Help Manage Children’s Gaming
by Dave McCarthy, Corporate Vice President, Xbox Operations
At Xbox, we believe that gaming is a source of joy, inspiration, and social connection with friends and family – and this is true now more than ever before. With COVID-19 continuing to have impact our daily lives, gaming has helped people stay connected while social distancing. Gaming is a great way to unify and bring people together, but we also believe that gaming should be part of a balanced life as well as safe and welcoming for all, and we know this is especially important to families.
Today, just in time for the new school year, we are launching the Xbox Family Settings app, which is available for free to download for iOS and Android. The app is an important next step in our journey to provide families with the tools they need to help create the right balance of gaming in their lives. Right from their phone, parents and caregivers can easily create child accounts, update screen time limits, respond to notifications, and much more. It’s an easy and simple way to set guardrails on children’s gaming on Xbox One and, come November 10, on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S!
The app has been in preview for the last few months, which has provided valuable customer feedback to help us to refine the experience that is available today. We are also thrilled to unveil three new app features that parents, and caregivers can manage right from their fingertips:
Accept or decline friends your child wants to add
View and manage your child’s friends list
Proactively grant your child more screen time – this was a common suggestion from our users during preview. Thank you for the feedback!
How to Use the Xbox Family Settings app
An important first step to using the app is to ensure that each child has their own child or teen account. And setting up a child account is quick and easy through the app and on average, takes just minutes.
Once a child account has been set up, parents and caregivers can customize access to gaming for each child:
Screen time limits – set limits for each day of the week; for example, you can allow for more game time on the weekends or reduce it during the school week. And a new feature available today allows parents to proactive grant additional screen time – a great option if they did well on a test or completed their homework!
Content filters – set filters based on the age of each child; for example, an 8-year-old can only access games that are rated E and will be blocked from accessing titles that are intended for more mature players
Play and communication settings – choose the option to block all access to play and communication with other players, limit access to “friends only” or grant permission for older children to play and chat with “everyone”
Friends list – new with the app is the ability to approve or decline friend requests your child has made to add friends; parents can also view their friends list
Activity reports – view daily and weekly activity reports for each child to understand how they are spending their time on Xbox
The app also includes a feature to easily enable access and multiplayer capability for Minecraft, which is rated E10+. Sometimes parents of younger children want to provide access to Minecraft and possibly enable online play with their friends, and a convenient toggle in the app unlocks those specific capabilities quickly. We received positive feedback on this feature from users and we may include similar functionality for other games in the future.
We know that one-size does not fit all and it’s so important that as parents, you have the flexibility to decide and customize what the right access to gaming looks like for your child. With the app, you can also respond to notifications in real time, such as requests from your child to extend the console screen time limit for the day.
Looking Towards the Future
Parents and caregivers know best what content is right for their child. By bringing key family settings features right to your phone, we hope that families feel empowered to have important conversations about how to balance gaming with other responsibilities like school and time with friends. We will also release additional new features in the future for the Xbox Family Settings app to provide families with the tools and support they need for safer and fun for everyone.
Download the Xbox Family Settings app today for free for iOS and Android to jump in and easily manage gaming for your family!
For more information about the Xbox Family Settings app, visit Xbox.com/family-app.
Microsoft is committed to empowering families to set boundaries and encourage responsible technology use by offering choices on the tools that are right for each family’s unique needs – learn morehere.
Two Striking Legendary Moose Seen Grazing in the Wild Track Down These New Legendary Animals for Considerable Reward
Legendary Moose, massive and looming, have been spotted ambling around the wilds of the frontier. Moose are very shy creatures that run if startled and are surprisingly nimble for their size.
The Snowflake Moose blends into its snowy surroundings off Barrow Lagoon. Keep an eye out for its massive black antlers contrasted against the snow. This particular creature prefers to graze on rainy nights, so dress in your warmest leathers before leading an expedition.
The Knight Moose, meanwhile, is most known for its pitch-dark coat and has been rumored to frequent the northern section of the Kamassa River bed during the day. Approach quietly and keep a steady hand to sedate or skin the beast.
Sedating and sampling any Legendary moose will land you an Offer for 30% off a Weapon of your choice.
GUS’ TRAPPER STORE
Should you choose to use lethal force, swing by Gus Macmillan’s Store to sell either the Snowflake or Knight Moose Pelt for an additional 50% payout through October 5th. Doing so will also enable Gus to craft two new Garment Sets for your collection.
BONUSES & BENEFITS
All who play Red Dead Online between September 29th and October 5th will receive a bundle of 10 Fire Arrows, 10 Poison Arrows and 10 Small Game Arrows, free of charge and delivered to your Lockbox.
There are a bevy of discounts available this week, including 50% off all of the Tonics sold in Harriet’s shop and all Thrown Weapons, plus 30% off all Pamphlets, Pistols, and the Improved Bow.
PRIME GAMING
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:
5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
6,000 Naturalist XP
A free Wilderness Camp
A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Katata Elk Hide
In addition, Prime Gaming members will receive Rewards for a free Bar Theme and Outfit, Accessory or Emote of their choice, plus 6,000 Club XP and 10X each of Gin, Brandy, Rum, Baked Beans and Jolly Jack’s, all through October 12th.
This is your friendly reminder to make some space on your gaming backlog list, because we have a whole new collection of games coming your way. Let me repeat: This means Ultimate members can enjoy EA Play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S (starting November 10), and Windows 10 PCs, and Xbox Game Pass for PC members get EA Play on Windows 10 (coming in December). And some of the best EA Play games will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play on Android devices via the cloud.
And we’re not done yet. We have even more games coming soon. Let’s jump in!
Coming Soon
Doom Eternal (Android & Console) – October 1
One of the best shooters of 2020 is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Hell’s armies have invaded Earth and now you must become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in Doom Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. The only thing they fear… is you.
Drake Hollow (PC) ID@Xbox – October 1
Drake Hollow is a cooperative action village-building game set in The Hollow – a blighted mirror of our world – in which players build and defend villages of Drakes, the lovable, local vegetable folk. Whether solo or with friends, players follow the guidance of a mysterious crow to explore a dynamically generated world of islands trapped in poisonous aether and help the Drakes restore their camp.
Brütal Legend(Console) – October 8
Double Fine Productions cult classic action-comedy Brütal Legend is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Follow the unlikely adventure of Eddie Riggs, a humble roadie (voiced by Jack Black!) drawn into an alternate world of gnarly demons, fire-breathing beasts, and heavy metal music. Brütal Legend mixes hack and slash mayhem with huge strategy battles as Eddie and a band of stalwart heroes fight to free the world from a demonic overlord. Featuring a vibrant voice cast and cameo appearances from some of the world’s biggest rock musicians, Brütal Legend is a celebration of all things heavy and metal.
Forza Motorsport 7 (Android, Console & PC) – October 8
Experience the thrill of motorsport at the limit with the most comprehensive, beautiful, and authentic racing game ever made. Forza Motorsport 7 is where racers, drifters, drag racers, tuners, and creators come together in a community devoted to everything automotive. Drive the cars of your dreams, with more than 700 amazing vehicles to choose from including the largest collection of Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis ever. Challenge yourself across 30 famous destinations and 200 ribbons, where race conditions change every time you return to the track. Experience it all in gorgeous 60fps and native 4K resolution in HDR!
Ikenfell (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – October 8
A turn based-tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use time-based combat mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, find tons of hidden treasure, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.
In Case You Missed It:
Kathy Rain (PC) ID@Xbox
Set in the 90’s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her own troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Xbox Community Game Club
The Xbox Ambassadors have kicked off the Xbox Community Game Club, designed to play games as a community, share awesome in-game moments and discuss experiences you have in them. Think of it as a book club, powered by Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC. You don’t have to be an Ambassador to participate, just know you’ll already have some friends there excited about the months selected games to play there already! The October selection of games have been announced, so start your download queues!
DLC / Game Updates
Gears Tactics (Console) Pre-Install now!
A fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters. Xbox Game Pass members can pre-install now to squad up on day one – November 10!
Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC) – World Update I: Japan Available Now
World Update I: Japan features an upgraded digital elevation map across the entire country, high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for six prominent Japanese cities, and six handcrafted local airports. The free update will also include a trio of exciting new Landing Challenges set at Japanese airports.
No Man’s Sky: Origins Update (Console & PC)
Update 3.0, Origins, dramatically expands the universe of No Man’s Sky. Explore a stranger, richer and more varied universe, with deeper planetary diversity, dramatic new terrain, a host of new creatures, new weather conditions, colossal buildings, and much more.
The Elder Scrolls Online: The Lost Treasures of Skyrim Event
Uncover relics and unlock bonus collectibles (including an incredible new house) for all The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor players during the Lost Treasures of Skyrim event!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
More Perks coming your way! Read below for more details, and don’t forget to claim them by going to your Perks gallery via your Xbox One console, Xbox App on Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android.
Black Desert (Launched September 17; Not available in India, China)
The awakened Hashashin has joined the battlefield on Black Desert. Gear up with the Special Gift Bundle and embark on an adventure you have been truly longing for!
Funimation (Launched September 25; Available in US/CA/UK/IR)
Try Premium Plus for 2 months free, and you’ll get access to all of My Hero Academia, Black Clover, and tons more anime you’ve been missing. Ad-free, subs & dubs, Download to Go, and so much more!
Vigor (Launches September 30; Not available in Japan, South Korea)
Get into Vigor with the Armed Outlander Bundle. You should be ready to kickstart your post-war adventures with the provided munitions, and you can be certain that you’ll stand out between the so-called Raincoats with an exclusive outfit. In addition, there’s a hefty sum of Crowns to buy more cosmetics, affect the Encounters for everyone with the unique social boosters, or even buy a Battle Pass.
Phantasy Star Online 2 (Launches September 30; Not available in Japan, South Korea, Belgium, and Netherlands)
To commemorate the Episode 5 update for Phantasy Star Online 2, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy this Episode 5 Update Bonusconsisting of special items
Xbox Game Pass Quests
Complete dozens of September Quests before they disappear on October 4! Redeem points for more months of Xbox Game Pass memberships, Xbox gift cards and giveaway entries.
Here are a few for all Xbox Game Pass members:
Battletoads – Earn any 2 achievements for 75 points
Carrion – Earn any 2 achievements for 75 points
Check back for daily, weekly and monthly Quests on your console or Game Pass mobile app.
Leaving Soon
You know the drill with our library, we love to play them while they are here, and this is your warning to finish up your game fast before they go! If you want to keep the fun going after they leave our library, remember you can buy the game and use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20%!
Leaving October 15
Felix the Reaper (Console & PC)
Metro 2033 Redux (Console & PC)
Minit (Console & PC)
Saints Row IV Re-Elected (PC)
State of Mind (PC)
It’s a year of new consoles, new games, and new ways to play games – we know it’s a lot to keep on top of. We’ll keep you updated with all the Xbox Game Pass PC news on Twitter, and Ultimate and console news on Twitter and Instagram. For now, play some games, have some fun, and we’ll be back with more games soon!
New Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla Story Trailer Gives First Look at Eivor’s Legendary Viking Saga
New podcast series Echoes of Valhalla explores Viking History and Stories
Sydney, Australia — September 30, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft released a new Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla story trailer and a new podcast documentary series, Echoes of Valhalla, that gives insight into Viking stories and highlights the historical inspiration behind the game.
The story trailer offers players a new glimpse of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider torn between their duty to their brother Sigurd and a personal quest for glory. Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources, Eivor’s clan must secure a future among the kingdoms of England. During their journey, Eivor will come across the Hidden Ones, and face powerful figures including Saxon kings and the warmongering sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, as well as a mysterious, growing threat that could determine England’s destiny”.
In addition, Ubisoft announced Echoes of Valhalla, a podcast documentary series starting today that unveils the historical background of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In Echoes of Valhalla, Vikings tell their very own story to give a new voice to the warriors who have travelled and shaped the world. To discover more about the podcast series Echoes of Valhalla, please visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/32D0s4zdgKVDplzPf8GZBO?si=YXZV_5tSRJi5DA2yaC1MEg
With development led by Ubisoft Montreal*, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players the captivating experience of playing as Eivor, a legendary Viking raider, in a beautiful and mysterious open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Players can take advantage of new features, including raids, weapon dual-wielding, and settlement building. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release worldwide on November 10, 2020 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on UPLAY+**, Ubisoft’s subscription service and Stadia. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release on PlayStation®5 alongside the launch of the console from November 12th, 2020.*** Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will launch on Amazon Luna alongside the launch of the Ubisoft channel.
For more information about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, please visit: assassinscreed.com
For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com
*Associate Ubisoft studios are Sofia, Singapore, Montpellier, Barcelona, Kyiv, Bordeaux, Shanghai, Chengdu, Philippines, Quebec, Bucharest, and Pune. Additional help provided by external partner Sperasoft.
**$19.95 AUD per month. Cancel anytime. The Gold and Ultimate Editions will be available as part of a UPLAY+ subscription. More information at uplayplus.com.
***Players who purchase Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox One or PlayStation®4 will be able to upgrade their game to the Xbox Series X | S or PlayStation 5 version respectively at no additional cost. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla leverages the Smart Delivery technology – buy the game once and play it on either Xbox One or Xbox Series X | S when both the console and that version of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PlayStation®4 and Blu-Ray™ games gives access to the corresponding Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PlayStation®5 Digital version at no additional cost, when available. Requires a PlayStation®5 or a PlayStation®5 Digital Edition, the game disc (if owned on Blu-Ray™) must be kept inserted in the PlayStation®5 disc tray to play, a PlayStation® Network registration, additional storage & Broadband internet connection. May incur bandwidth usage fees.
About Assassin’s Creed
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
An obstacle course in the fun world of Triviatopia with six colorful characters to choose from that will keep the little ones and the whole family on their toes from start to finish
Buenos Aires, September 29th, 2020.-etermax, the international technology company that created global sensations like Trivia Crack and Word Crack, announces the official launch of TRIVIATOPIA RUN, the official game of the animated series Triviatopia, based on the characters from Trivia Crack. Being the 7thetermax launch of the year, TRIVIATOPIA RUN’s fun obstacle course is now available on Google Play (Android) and App Store (iOS) stores worldwide.
It is time to put on your sneakers and go for a run in the colorful world of Triviatopia! The land of curious minds, knowledge lovers and adventure seekers, brings an exciting proposal for the little ones to show how far (and fast) they can go.
In TRIVIATOPIA RUN, players must run, slide and jump to avoid obstacles, accelerate their speed, and collect coins to improve their score and become champions. And they won’t do it alone: the lovable and quirky friends based on the Trivia Crack categories have trained hard to be the best runners and help players achieve success: the warm geographer Tito, the persevering athlete Bonzo, the inspiring artist Tina, the heroic historian Hector, the entertainment expert Pop and the brilliant scientist Alison.
At the beginning, Tito will be the assigned partner to explore the tracks of the Triviatopia universe, but the coins allow you to run alongside the other collectible characters in the series. In addition, the characters give access to power-ups to jump higher, attract more coins or double the coins and scores.
The etermax team takes the experience of the animated series to a new level. After 20 episodes (available on YouTube, YouTube Kids and Amazon Prime Video), which follow the group of friends on curious journeys to solve the most interesting questions about ourselves and our planet, now, with an easy-to-play model and vibrant and dynamic graphics, it is time to explore the Triviatopia universe. There is no dull day in Triviatopia: every day is an opportunity to learn something new!
TRIVIATOPIA RUN is now available on Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS) worldwide in Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, Italian and French.
About Trivia Crack
Initially introduced as a mobile game in 2013, Trivia Crack is a multiplatform entertainment franchise and one of the most successful brands in etermax‘s Gaming division. It is currently made up of four active games: Trivia Crack, Trivia Crack 2, Trivia Cars and Trivia Crack Kingdoms, available on Android and iOS. Trivia Crack has more than 500 million downloads worldwide and more than 150 million active users annually, including those who are entertained and connect with others through social networks such as Facebook or with the free Instagram filter Trivia Crack Challenge, and with Google Assistant’s action and Amazon’s Alexa’s skill. Trivia Crack is available in more than 180 countries, ranking #1 in trivia games in 125 of them. Board games, consumer products and experiences, as well as the animated series Triviatopia, inspired by its characters, complete the experience.
About etermax
Founded in Argentina in 2009, etermax is an international technology company, creator of world’s leading consumer brands that entertain, connect and provide business value. Their Gaming division has surpassed 700 million downloads and stands out as a leader in Latin America in social games development with successful IPs such as Trivia Crack, Trivia Crack 2, Aworded Crack and Word Crack Mix, among others. The company also has a division of In-Game Advertising, pioneering in offering advertising services in games through both etermax’s games and a vast network of over 1,800 other titles, and an artificial intelligence division focused on implementing AI solutions for companies. With an ever-growing team, etermax has offices in Argentina, Uruguay and Germany, and commercial support in Brazil and Mexico. For further information, visit www.etermax.com.
Focus Home Interactive are pleased to welcome Flying Wild Hog among its partner studios. Based across three studios in Poland, the studio is best known for their smash hit Shadow Warrior series. Bringing over ten years of expertise in creating some of the most high-octane titles on the market, this collaboration sees the studio developing their most ambitious game to date.
“Focus Home Interactive is the perfect partner for Flying Wild Hog,” declared Michal Szustak, CEO at Flying Wild Hog. “We both share a love for creating unique, exciting worlds filled with crazy gameplay. We also deeply care for quality and creativity. Focus’ team supports us not only with great trust for our vision, but also helps us to forge that vision into an outstanding game. We are sure that our partnership will bloom into an amazing experience for players around the world. Fans of original action games can expect quite a surprise!” “We at Focus have a directive to bring exciting and innovative games to the market, and with their upcoming title we know that Flying Wild Hog will reach the objectives we have on all of our projects, in terms of both quality and originality,” announced John Bert, COO at Focus Home Interactive.“We’re enthusiastic to be working with this professional team, who are masters in the art of creating spectacular, action-packed games.”
About Flying Wild Hog
Founded in 2009 in Warsaw, Poland, independent game studio Flying Wild Hog’s name evokes the same core feeling as its acclaimed catalog of titles — action-packed, fast-paced, and wholeheartedly unique. From Hard Reset to the Shadow Warrior series, Flying Wild Hog’s titles have established a reputation for quality and care, spurring rapid and continued growth across its three Polish studios and nearly 250 employees. Following its recent acquisition by Supernova Capital LLP, Flying Wild Hog seeks to continue delivering original, high-quality game experiences that transport players to exciting new worlds and push creative boundaries. Flying Wild Hog is currently working on – Shadow Warrior 3 – the offbeat first-person shooter, as well as other unannounced projects. With an ever-expanding game portfolio that leverages a proven production pipeline, Flying Wild Hog delights in delivering the unexpected!
Focus Home Interactive is a French publisher based in Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles (A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr, Farming Simulator, Call of Cthulhu, Insurgency: Sandstorm, MudRunner, GreedFall, The Surge 2, SnowRunner, Necromunda: Underhive Wars…) that have become benchmark titles worldwide, available both in store and for download across the world. Focus publishes games on all major platforms, consoles and PC. The publisher’s catalogue will get even richer in the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground as well as future updates of Curse of the Dead Gods, and Hardspace: Shipbreaker. More information on the website www.focus-home.com
Rescue President Roosevelt in this rip-roaring wonder from the dawn of the Electric Age
Seattle, Washington – Sept 29th, 2020 – Tribetoy and Beep Games, Inc.’s old-timey arcade shooter based on early 20th-century parlour game cabinets, Bartlow’s Dread Machine, is out now on Xbox One and Steam for $14.99. After premiering on Steam Early Access earlier this summer, this release introduces the sixth and final chapter of this serial pulp adventure, as well as marks its console debut on Xbox One. To commemorate its launch, Tribetoy and Beep Games, Inc. have released a new trailer showcasing the parlous scrapes you’ll get into across your journey.
Set entirely within the confines of this titular relic from the dawn of the Electric Age, Bartlow’s Dread Machine casts one to two players as government agents in a series of escapades through New York, San Francisco, and all across the continent as they seek to rescue the kidnapped President Roosevelt from the forces of evil. But beware, sinister forces are at work!
Bound to the clockwork gizmos running this contraption, agents are mere metal figurines roving around on rails. But these aren’t any ordinary tin toys as they have free rein on how to navigate these forking networks of tracks. Think Pac-Man if he were made of metal, wore a cool peacoat, and was packing some serious heat! Sets made of wood and tin unfold around you in real-time as you navigate this immersive puppet show. Encounter a cast of improbable monsters and historical characters as you traverse the high seas and beyond using trains, ships and even a newfangled automobile!
Bartlow’s Dread Machine features a wealth of content with 6 worlds, 52 guns, and all manner of outfits to deck out your gumshoe. Unlock unique spins on historical characters, like Zombie General Custer, Nikola Tesla, Annie Oakley. Plus the drop-in / drop-out couch co-op contains per-player difficulty, allowing each player to set the challenge level to their preference.
“We wanted to create something we haven’t seen before and realized there was little overlap between early 20th century arcade cabinets and video games, as the latter essentially replaced the former, so we wanted to essentially combine the two,” said Matthew Hoseterey Co-Founder and Director of Design at Tribetoy. “Bartlow’s Dread Machine maintains the aesthetic and tone of the former, while instilling it with the buttery smooth gameplay and advanced design of the latter—the result being something utterly original. We can’t wait for players to discover it for themselves on Steam and Xbox!”
Bartlow’s Dread Machine offers language support for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
About Tribetoy Founded in 2008, Tribetoy is dedicated to making unique interactive experiences. Its first game, Chu’s Dynasty, brought unprecedented depth, and time manipulation, into a 4-player fighting game with its 2010 XBLIG release. Its second title, Bow to Blood, tasked players with captaining an airship in a multi-stage reality TV show. Its third title, the twin-stick shooter set inside an early 20th-century parlour game, Bartlow’s Dread Machine, is due in 2020 on PC and Xbox One.
About Beep Games, Inc. Founded in 2003 by industry veteran Clayton Kauzlaric, Beep Games, Inc. developed the cult platformer Voodoo Vince which saw a newly-remastered version in 2017. The company also teamed up with Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert to create the concept for EA’s Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue in 2010 and the mobile puzzler Scurvy Scallywags in 2013. It is now collaborating with Tribetoy on Bartlow’s Dread Machine.
Trace the history of shadow puppetry on a globe-trotting adventure as Greta, a young woman with the ability to manipulate light and control shadows. Traverse breathtaking environments reflecting the artform’s trail across China, Indonesia, Turkey, and Victorian England. Bend light to solve puzzles, discover secrets, and undertake a journey of self-enlightenment.
Shade the world around Greta, playing with light sources to create platforms that allow her to access new areas, walls to keep back enemies, and much more. Forge a path forward wielding her luminous powers to find creative solutions before facing off against mythological creatures. Call upon legendary heroes from an array of cultures to bolster Greta’s talents and learn more about her newfound abilities.
Explore richly detailed settings illustrating the evolution of shadow puppetry throughout history. Follow Greta’s journey through each beautiful location, accompanied by a sweeping score performed by period-authentic instruments. Developer Shadowplay Studios consulted with Australian shadow puppeteer and historian Richard Bradshaw to ensure that Projection: First Light shines as an accurate and respectful representation of this pastime through the ages.
“The Projection: First Light team formed to bring the story of shadow puppetry to a wider audience,” said Michael Chu, founder Shadowplay Studios. “So, naturally, we’re all beaming to deliver the game with the release on PC and consoles today.”
Projection: First Light is out now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC for $19.99 USD / €17.99 / $24.99 AUD. It features English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, and Turkish language support. The game is available via the Apple Arcade subscription service and is also currently playable via free demos on bothSteam andXbox One.
Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.
To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit theteam’s website.
About Shadowplay Studios
Shadowplay Studios is a small indie games team based in Australia. They aim to create games with innovative mechanics and unique experiences. To learn more about Shadowplay Studios, please visit theirTwitter page.
About Sweaty Chair Studio
Sweaty Chair Studio was founded in 2013 by a group of passionate and creative people to create innovative, unique, and fun mobile games. We came from various specialized fields such as digital arts, game design, and web development. We are also on the lookout for fresh graduates and interns who majors in game development and digital media to join our growing family. To learn more about Sweaty Chair Studio, please visit theirofficial website.
So Happy Together: New Trailer Shows 4 Player Co-op Mode for Aquanox Deep Descent
Sydney, Australia, September 29th, 2020 – Aquanox Deep Descent will feature both a single-player campaign following a team of pilots on their journey through Aqua and a PVP multiplayer mode, where pilots can test their skills against each other. But the single-player campaign also offers an online drop-in co-op for up to four players, who can fight through the campaign together. Check out the new co-op trailer below, to see how that works!
Enter the unforgiving world of Aquanox Deep Descent on October 16th on your PC. Get it on Steam
About Aquanox: Deep Descent
Aquanox: Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua.
In the near future, the Earth’s surface has become uninhabitable. What remains of humankind lives in former mining and research stations, deep below the surface of the sea. Born and raised in the only world we know, the loose network of underwater settlements, torn by the war for resources and dominance between various factions.
Take control of a team of highly trained fighter pilots and experience an epic story in the deep sea world of Aquanox. Send your enemies down to Davy Jones’s Locker with well-aimed torpedoes, mortars, mines and more. Explore the deepest corners of the oceans – mysterious, hazardous, uncharted.
Features
Fight: Unique underwater vehicle combat with a wide variety of play styles
Co-op: 4 player drop-in co-op, with four distinct pilots who are all involved in the game story
Customise: Choose your ship, and upgrade it to fit your preferred playing style
Explore: Explore, salvage, and loot- all while discovering the deepest corners of the ocean
PVP: Classic multiplayer modes, including Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch Dogfighting
About Digital Arrow Established 2010, Digital Arrow is an independent game development studio headquartered in Novi Sad, Serbia that produces games for PC, PS4 and XboxOne. At the core, Digital Arrow aims to deeply explore the various gaming mediums with open and flexible development led by the goal to define innovative and immersive experiences.
