Pre-orders available now, offer 15% off

London, United Kingdom – February 18th, 2021 – UKIYO Publishing and Overhype Studios are proud to announce that its critically acclaimed procedurally-generated tactics title Battle Brothers is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 11th. Pre-orders are available now, offering a discount of 15% off the game and all of its add-on content. The core game will retail for $29.99 / £22.99 / €27.99, while a comprehensive bundle will be available that includes the main game and premium DLC expansions: Beasts & Exploration, Warriors of the North, and Blazing Deserts, for $60.98 / £50.98 / €58.98, offering an additional 5% savings. For further information on all the add-on packs, check out their descriptions on the Nintendo eShop now.

Having launched on PC to rave reviews in 2017, Battle Brothers is a turn-based tactical RPG in which players accrue their own mercenary gang in a gritty, medieval fantasy world. You decide who to hire, where to go, what contracts to take on, and how to manage your private militia. Running a company requires blood, sweat and tears as you balance your budget, equip your crew, and do whatever it takes to put food on the table as you wander through this unforgiving world.

Once in combat, Battle Brothers is a different kind of tactical affair, as you position your players into place. They best be well equipped, however, as different weapons will have different advantages and disadvantages against the rogue gallery of cronies. Split shields with axes, stun enemies with a mace, form a phalanx with spears, or crush enemy armor with a warhammer. Everything in Battle Brothers is permanent, so once you lose a soldier, they’re gone forever. And if you lose your whole squad, it’s game over! The world of Battle Brothers is rough and unforgiving, ensuring that the stakes are always high both in battle and in the monetary management outside of it.

“Battle Brothers is a game designed to both challenge the players and their tactics and to generate memorable, unique stories. Stories of defeat, drama and despair but also stories of heroism and exciting victories,” said Jan Taaks of Overhype Studios. “Games as complex and deep as Battle Brothers are rare on the Switch and being finally able to play it while on the road is a very exciting prospect for us!”

“We quickly found ourselves addicted to Battle Brothers and knew it would be a perfect product for Switch, where you can game on the go… or at home when someone else is occupying the TV,” said Martin Hann of UKIYO Publishing. “It takes you on such compelling expeditions that having it in portable mode feels like cozying up to a good book.”

More information on Battle Brothers:
Follow UKIYO Publishing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukiyopublishing?lang=en
Like UKIYO Publishing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukiyopublishing/
Visit the Battle Brothers website: http://battlebrothersgame.com/
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Like Overhype Studios on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overhypestudios/

About Overhype Studios
Overhype Studios is an independent game developer studio from Hamburg, Germany. Devoted to making great games that they want to play Overhype Studios strives to reflect the creativity, complexity and originality from the old days when game developers were passionate gamers, not corporate businessmen. To create their breakthrough hit Battle Brothers, Overhype drew inspiration from titles such as the original X-Com, Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Jagged Alliance.

About UKIYO Publishing
UKIYO Publishing specialises in offering help to indie developers that would like to see their games reach their maximum potential. Based in London, UKIYO’s team has worked in the games industry for over a decade, and has a proven track record publishing games and helping developers with their project management and development requirements. For more details on UKIYO, check out the website: http://ukiyo-publishing.com

STRATEGY SENSATION “THE BATTLE OF POLYTOPIA” SURPASSES 13 MILLION DOWNLOADS

POPULAR TURN-BASED SUPERHIT ON STEAM LAUNCHES CREEPY-CRAWLY TRIBE EXPANSION PACK “CYMANTI” TODAY

Stockholm, Sweden, February 17, 2021 — Independent developer Midjiwan AB has  announced that its popular turn-based strategy game, The Battle of Polytopia, has been downloaded over 13 million times across Steam, the App Store and Google Play. Featuring 4X gameplay, auto-generated maps, single-player functionality and online multiplayer for up to 15 players on PC and Mac, the title allows fans to command a global conquest as the leader of one of 16 unique Polytopian tribes.

The studio also shared that its long-awaited Cymanti Tribe expansion pack is now available across the aforementioned platforms. Inspired by real-world plants and insects, players are now able to unleash giant bugs and poisonous spores on their mission to become ruler of the world. The Cymanti Tribe is discounted 20 percent during its first week on Steam.

“We love challenging The Battle of Polytopia players on Steam with our expansion packs,” says Christian Lovstedt, GM at Midjiwan AB. “The Cymanti Tribe introduces depth and complexity designed to test the game’s most devoted fans.”

The Cymanti are Polytopians that have formed symbiotic relationships with Ciru bugs that sit atop their heads. The Tribe’s unique abilities allow players to command a variety of bugs to do their bidding. Some of these creepy crawlies include Elytra beetles that act as Defender units, the winged Phychi swarms that act as Archer units, and long Centipedes that split into two units when attacked in the middle.

A complete list of features found in the base version of The Battle of Polytopia are below:

• Single-player and online multiplayer for up fifteen players on PC and Mac
• Online matchmaking
• 4X gameplay: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate
• Choose to play as one of 16 distinct Polytopian tribes, each with its own unique nature, culture and attributes
• Fans can explore, farm, build, research and wage war
• Auto-generated maps ensure each session is a totally new experience
• Online leaderboards feature top scores for the best civilization builders
• Five map types: tiny, normal, large, huge and massive
• Configurable map types: Dryland, Lake, Continents, Archipelago and Water World
• Three game modes: Perfection, Domination and Creative
• A mirror match option where identical tribes can meet one another in the same session
• Keyboard controls and shortcuts

The Battle of Polytopia is now available on Steam, the App Store, Google Play and Tesla Arcade. Four Tribe expansion packs – Aquarion Tribe, ∑∫ỹriȱŋ Tribe, Polaris Tribe and today’s Cymanti Tribe – are also available for purchase. The Cymanti Tribe is discounted 20 percent from its regular Steam price of $2.99 during launch week. The expansion retails for $1.99 on mobile platforms.

About Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB is an independent game developer based in Stockholm. The company released The Battle of Polytopia in 2016, which has since been installed over 13 million times by players worldwide. The game is available on the App Store, Android, Steam and Tesla Arcade.

Osaka, Japan, February 17, 2021 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company Chairman and President: Ge Zhihui) is proud to announce SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM is available for download now for the Nintendo Switch. In the 1999 original, SNK and CAPCOM brought their best fighters together for a fighting game extravaganza. Now the dream collaboration can be enjoyed on Nintendo Switch as part of the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION.

SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM features 26 fearsome fighters from series like KOF, SAMURAI SHODOWN, STREET FIGHTER, and DARKSTALKERS. Players can choose between Single, Tag, and Team-based fighting modes as well as three different battle styles. In between bouts players can enjoy Survival, Time Attack, and Mini Games to collect points and unlock hidden characters. SNK VS CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM also takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s Tabletop and Handheld modes so friends can duke it out whenever and wherever they want.  

[Information]

Title: SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release: February 17th, 2021 (PST)
Price: $7.99 / €7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Teen
Store: Nintendo eShop
Official Site: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs

About the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION
SNK launched the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, a literal pocket-sized handheld gaming system back in 1999. Many games were made for it, and finally, some of those amazing classics are finding their way to the Nintendo Switch though the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION. Not only are these games perfectly emulated to look and play as they did back on the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, but advancements in technology have enabled them to be played together with a friend with just one copy, and you can even change the virtual exterior designs on a whim! Currently, SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM in addition with FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT, THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny, KING OF FIGHTERS R-2, SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2, and SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS are available to download!

Making Backward Compatible Games Even Better with FPS Boost

by Paul Eng, Senior Program Manager, Xbox

When we were designing Xbox Series X|S, we knew we wanted to continue our commitment to compatibility we started back in 2015, enabling gamers to play their favorite titles from past generations on the new consoles. Nearly all titles benefit from next generation features like faster loading times and the ability to Quick Resume. Then the team went one step further; adding enhancements to many of our most played games so they look, feel and play better than ever before.

As we detailed in October, with the increased CPU, GPU and memory from our new consoles, all of your existing games look and play better. With certain titles, we can make the experience even better, all with no work required by the developer, and no update needed by the gamer. To that end, the backward compatibility team has developed FPS Boost, which employs a variety of new methods for nearly doubling (and in a few instances, quadrupling) the original framerate on select titles. Higher, steadier framerates make games visually smoother, resulting in more immersive gameplay. We partnered closely with developers to enhance the experience while maintaining the game’s original intent. And while not applicable to all games, these new techniques can push game engines to render more quickly for a buttery smooth experience beyond what the original game might have delivered due to the capabilities of the hardware at the time.

We’re excited to announce the first assortment of backward compatible titles that will support FPS Boost – available beginning today –  are Far Cry 4, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Sniper Elite 4, UFC 4, and Watch Dogs 2. We chose this initial collection of titles not only because they are popular among fans, but to highlight several different ways that FPS Boost can improve your experience. For example, New Super Lucky’s Tale can now run up to 120 frames per second (fps) and UFC 4 delivers improved framerate performance specifically on Xbox Series S and can now run at 60fps.

This is just the beginning. We will announce and release more titles featuring FPS Boost soon, as well roll out new menu icons and system settings in an upcoming system update. Starting this Spring, you can go into the “Manage Game” section for any title, where you’ll be presented with a new “Compatibility Options” button that will allow you to toggle FPS Boost (as well as Auto HDR) on or off. There will also be a new indicator informing you when a game is running with FPS Boost whenever you hit the Xbox Button on your controller. You decide how you want to play your favorite games, whether in its original form or with FPS Boost.

And FPS Boost doesn’t only benefit gamers who own these titles – you’ll be happy to hear that many of these upcoming FPS Boost games will be available in Xbox Game Pass. From this initial release of updates, New Super Lucky’s Tale and Sniper Elite 4 are currently available with Xbox Game Pass. We’re very excited for fans to experience FPS Boost and in the coming months, we’ll be announcing more and more games that support this function.

At Xbox, we believe your gaming investments should come with you, which is why we’ve brought forward thousands of games from four generations to look and play better than ever on the Xbox Series X|S. We can’t wait for you all to give these titles a spin, and to reveal more FPS Boost games very soon.

The All-New Adventure Helps Celebrate the Beloved Franchise’s 18-year Anniversary

return of one of its most iconic franchises, as SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 prepares to smash its way home this summer. The latest iteration of Omega Force’s fan-favorite 1 vs. 1,000 action series is currently under development for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox One consoles (playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®.

SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 marks a fresh, re-imagining of the franchise, including an all-new storyline, as well as revamped character designs and a stylish new visual presentation. A new beginning to the SAMURAI WARRIORS experience, the title launches gamers into the Sengoku period, shining the in-game spotlight on characters Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi. But what’s behind the electrifying SAMURAI skirmish? Find out during the monthly SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 livestream, beginning Feb. 25 JST, with regular updates leading up to the game’s launch this summer!

For more information on SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, please visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

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The Nostalgic Yet Timeless High-Speed Action of the NINJA GAIDEN Series Unfolds on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam!

BURLINGAME, Calif. – Feb. 17, 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO America and famed developer Team NINJA revealed the long-awaited and highly-anticipated NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System (playable on PlayStation®5 via Backward Compatibility), the Xbox One consoles (playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®. The collection, slated to launch on June 10, 2021, will package the classic game NINJA GAIDEN Sigma alongside beloved titles NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2 and NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge – with most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes in one thrilling collection.

The NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection brings the renowned action games to PC and consoles, allowing fans and newcomers alike to experience the tale of “super ninja” Ryu Hayabusa as he battles deadly fiends causing chaos around the world. NINJA GAIDEN Sigma, originally released in 2007, set the standard of high-speed action for the series – introducing dual-wielding weapons, and a Mission Mode alongside its gripping Story Mode. NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2, originally released in 2009, continued Hayabusa’s journey alongside characters Ayane, Rachel, and Momiji, with four difficulty levels testing player’s battle techniques with every heart-stopping fight. The latest entry, NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge, originally released in 2012, upped the challenge with powerful new enemies and fiercely violent depictions, as well as bringing Kasumi into the action, making it the series’ most alluring white-knuckle experience to date.

The nostalgic yet timeless action of the three games offers a highly responsive and challenging experience – with battles that require defensive and offensive moves similar to fighting games. Players can enjoy playing as the fan-favorite ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, alongside the additional characters such as Ayane, Rachel, Momiji and Kasumi as they appeared in the original version of the games. Master your favorite characters in intense action-packed battles like only the NINJA GAIDEN series can deliver.

“NINJA GAIDEN is one of the most important and monumental titles for the Team NINJA brand, but we haven’t been able to release the series title on current generation platforms, so I am very delighted to be able to release it in this format as a trilogy,” says Yosuke Hayashi, Chief Head of Team NINJA. “If you enjoy challenging action games, we hope you will give it a try.”

Adds Fumihiko Yasuda, Head of Team NINJA: “NINJA GAIDEN is the origin of Team NINJA’s action games, and I hope that not only fans of the series, but also fans of the Nioh series will play these games. I hope that the day will come soon when I can provide information about the next game in the NINJA GAIDEN series, which I’ve been continuously saying that I want to develop, but until then, please play as the ‘super ninja’ Ryu Hayabusa in the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection.”

To celebrate the reveal of NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection, Team NINJA will also run a special collaboration with Nioh 2. The development team have created the “Dragon Ninja” skin, which players can use to transform themselves into Ryu Hayabusa, the protagonist of NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection. Players who own Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam) or Nioh 2 (PS5 and PS4) can download this costume for use in-game starting on Feb. 18 – with further details on this collaboration detailed on the official Nioh 2 website.

For all of the latest news on the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection, check out the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame®

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Musical Platformer RPG Graduates from Early Access Today

February 17th, 2021 — Jelle van Doorne is thrilled to announce the 1.0 release of the developer’s musical rhythm RPG Viola: The Heroine’s Melody is now available for $14.99!

Viola: The Heroine’s Melody is the musical platformer RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola gets trapped inside her instrument’s fantastical world. She’s joined by a set of strange, colorful friends, as she journeys through the lands of magic, monsters and music… Searching for her way back home.

Viola: The Heroine’s Melody pulls inspiration from many classic JRPGs as well as modern indie takes on the genre. Turn-based battles, a ton of recruitable characters, and a personal story to sink your teeth into: Viola has all of this and more. However, Viola is not a passive RPG. Attacks require the player to time their button taps, and to unleash spells you’ll have to follow a series of rhythm game-esque inputs.

On top of being an RPG, Viola: The Heroine’s Melody is a side-scrolling platformer! With wall jumps and triple jumps, springs and cannons, you can explore each level and uncover every little secret. Find more potions, or gems to equip and customize each character’s stats! And don’t worry about random encounters: each monster is visible in the level. Don’t feel like fighting? Just jump around and find another path!

Viola: The Heroine’s Melody is currently available on Steam, for $14.99. A console edition is also in the works for release later in 2021.

To learn more, visit: http://www.jvandoorne.com/viola.html/
Twitter:@GameViola

About Jelle Van Doorne
Jelle is a game and narrative designer who lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Active in the game industry since 2015. A perfectionist with a sense of humor who loves to work on and tell stories with games — Jelle sees no challenge as too great.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS CELEBRATES ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A TWO-MONTH PARADE

New Special Events, Characters and Items Available For Players to Enjoy

LOS ANGELES – FEB 17, 2021 – Netmarble’s cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its one-year anniversary. In March 2020, the game was launched simultaneously in 12 languages around the world and surpassed 20 million cumulative downloads just in 5 months since the launch. Netmarble released special two-month events, including The One Festival with attractive heroes and great rewards – for both current and returning players to fully enjoy.

To kick off the first year celebration, Netmarble held Homecoming Special Events starting February 9, providing 110 free draws to all players who check-in as well as heroes at level 80 UR. Starting today, Netmarble is hosting a two-month parade with the first event, titled “The One Festival,” now available for players to experience.

Starting today, SSR [Invincible Avatar] “The One” Escanor – one of the most powerful characters to appear in The Seven Deadly Sins – is now available to collect via ‘The One Festival’ Draw. The new character imparts an effect that increases all stats by six percent at the start of an allied turn, cancels debuff effects when a player’s three effect is lost, and grants debuff immunity for one turn. “The One” Escanor’s Ultimate Move is also capable of inflicting 864% extra damage, along with additional death damage, to a single enemy. In addition, Players can collect [Light of Hope] New King Arthur by completing “The One Festival” event mission.

This two-month celebration also brings other in-game events and updates, including:

• The One Festival Special Mission: Players who complete six missions during festival period will earn various rewards and in-game items including “Sunshine” Holy Knight Escanor, [Collector] Great Mage Merlin, [Kungfu Master] Fighter Diane, and SSR [Light of Hope] New King Arthur.
• Demonic Beast Graeon Special Boss Battle: Once the new Boss Battle is cleared, players can obtain a Broken Helmet, which can be exchanged for rewards including Escanor’s costume. Escanor’s Mint Green Cheering Uniform can also be obtained after clearing a certain amount of battles.

• Special Recipe Event: Acquire special recipe materials through the Boss Battle, Solgres Dungeons and Hawk’s Awesome Treasure Chest to create new dishes.
• Hawk’s Awesome Treasure Chest: Players can collect various rewards by unlocking nine treasure chests, including special recipe materials. Luxury rewards, such as Part.2 Guaranteed SSR Tickets sand SSR Evolution Pendants, can be collected by lucky players that open the special chest.
• New Items
• Special Hawk Pass: Elizabeth Mint Green Cheering Uniform, Part.2 Guaranteed SSR Tickets, Auto Clear Tickets and Diamonds will be given upon purchase.
• Desired Hero Step Up Package: Players can select a character they desire from the hero pool, and all acquired characters will be at UR Level 80, with an Awakening State of 6. Players will also have an opportunity to collect SSR [Virtual Body Doubles] Lostvayne Meliodas at the final step.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, over 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Strategy Shooter Hybrid Eximius: Seize the Frontline Deploys on PC March 16, 2021

SELANGOR, Malaysia – 18 Feb. 2021 – Eximius: Seize the Frontline, the strategy shooter hybrid from Ammobox Studios that seamlessly blends FPS and RTS action, escalates to its 1.0 release on PC via Steam and the Humble Store on Tuesday, 16 March 2021, with a supply drop of new content. Eximius: Seize the Frontline will arrive with new units and battlesuits while also seeing the debut of a mechanic that allows Commanders to issue on-the-fly tactical orders.

Take up arms in a global conflict between rival security contractors competing to reestablish nations in a post-apocalyptic world. Coordinate with teammates in five-player squads to outmaneuver enemy combatants, seize precious resources, and secure victory.

Take point as an infantry Officer performing critical missions on the ground, such as securing strategic locations and capturing vital supplies for the war effort. Wield conventional arms or suit up in 10 distinct mechanized Vanguard battlesuits, each equipped with its own arsenal of skills and customizable loadouts. Strap into an Assault model and launch a torrent of homing micro-missiles, pilot the stealthy Orion class to infiltrate and perform a strategic strike, or watch over allies as a guardian angel with the Aegis’ shield and healing abilities. 

Meanwhile, Commanders take control, orchestrating the fight with a bird’s eye view of the battle. These leaders utilize classic real-time strategy mechanics to direct units, manage resources, build bases, research technology, and more. Commanders also watch over their teammates, relaying what’s going on while providing crucial support like well-timed artillery strikes.

Eximius: Seize the Frontline marries the instinctual thrill of first-person shooters with a true RTS experience to deliver an engaging, ever-changing multiplayer game like no other. Each side of the coin informs and enriches the other, as tactics and action intermingle and play off one another to create a dynamic fusion marked by one memorable moment after the next.

“Eximius: Seize the Frontline stems from a desire to introduce fresh ideas and innovate in the genre of first-person shooters,”said Jeremy Choo, Director, Ammobox Studios. “The team couldn’t be prouder of where we’ve arrived, realizing our ambitions with a game where strategy and communication are every bit as important as marksmanship. We can’t wait for players to join the fray and show us what they’re made of when Eximius deploys on Steam March 16!”

Eximius: Seize the Frontline launches for Windows via Steam and the Humble Store on March 16, 2021, for $29.99 with three game types: Strategic mode, Cooperative mode, and Skirmish mode, a solo conflict where players take on an AI as an Officer or Commander. Eximius will feature English, German, and Russian language support at launch

To learn more, visit the official site and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.

About Ammobox Studios

Ammobox Studios is an independent developer based in Malaysia. Founded on the core concepts of innovation and a people-first studio culture, they seek to deliver memorable experiences by innovating on classic mechanics. Eximius: Seize the Frontline is their debut title.

For more on Ammobox Studios, please visit the official website.

30XX Leaps into Action Today on Steam Early Access

POST-HUMAN EARTH – 17 Feb. 2021 – 30XX, the new Megaroguelike action platformer from Batterystaple Games, dashes onto Steam Early Access today for Windows PC.

Batterystaple returns to Steam Early Access following the success of 20XX, which sold more than 200,000 copies and was named one of Valve’s Top Early Access Graduates of 2017. Bolstered by that experience, 30XX debuts with a growing stockpile of content for the community to jump into and help shape as the game advances toward its 1.0 release.

Equipped with a range of game types to enjoy, 30XX arrives with the roguelike Arcade Mode and permadeath-free Mega Mode campaigns that can be tackled solo or in co-op both locally and online. There’s also the Maker Mode to explore. Empowering fans with the same tools used to develop the game, this stage editor allows anyone to create custom obstacle courses using every level theme in 30XX and share their handiwork with the world.

30XX launches with six stages for its heroes to run, leap, slash, and dash across in style. Harness Nina’s dynamic Power Fusion system or Ace’s versatile Techniques to master the challenges posed by Penumbra’s projectile-reflecting surfaces, the timing-based puzzles of Clockzone, and everything in between. Take down mighty robot bosses to unlock distinct new abilities for each protagonist to mix into their arsenals and wield in the fights ahead. 

No matter the battlefield, the thirty-first-century experience shines with stunning hi-bit pixel art from Rogue Legacy and Chasm art director Glauber Kotaki. Meanwhile, an original soundtrack from returning 20XX composer Brandon Ellis propels it forward with pulse-pounding chiptunes. 

“Early Access is an amazing way for us to take the community behind the scenes and let our fans leave their fingerprints on the final experience,” said Chris King, founder, Batterystaple. “Players had an indelible impact on making 20XX the success it is today. The team has upped our game this time around in every way imaginable,and we look forward to where this process takes us now that 30XX is out in the wild on Steam Early Access.”

30XX is available on Steam Early Access for $19.99 with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support. The 30XX soundtrack is also available to purchase for $9.99.

To learn more, check out the 30XX Steam page or the Batterystaple Games website, and join the 20XX series community on Discord, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

About Batterystaple Games

Batterystaple Games is an independent developer founded by Chris King. Scattered across the globe, the team aims to create crisp, satisfying action games that players can enjoy with friends and continue to come back to for years to come. The studio’s first project, 20XX, has sold more than 200,000 copies across Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The team also published Jamestown+, the revival of Final Form Games’ classic bullet hell shooter.

To learn more, check out the official Batterystaple Games website.

About Kowloon Nights

Founded in October 2017, Kowloon Nights is a global video game investment fund dedicated to independent developers. Its members and advisors include Alexis Garavaryan, Jay Chi, Keizac Lee, Lindsey Rostal, Sam Lee, and Ryan Payton. All lifelong gamers, their combined experience in the industry spans several decades and covers all aspects from content strategy, publishing, operations, global business to product development. 

For more information, please visit the official Kowloon Nights website.