Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is now available on PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4!

Players who already own the original game, get a 50% loyalty discount on buying the remaster (Steam only)

Sydney, Australia, September 8^th,  2020 – Your fate lies in your own hands. Return to the Faelands and forge your fate into the shape of your choosing. Uncover the secrets of Amalur and rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war. From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Gameplay:

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is now available for PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4. The adventures in Amalur will continue in 2021 with a brand new expansion: Fatesworn. Details will follow later.

Loyalty Discount (Steam only)

If you own the “original” version of Kingdoms of Amalur (LINK), you will get a 50% loyalty discount on buying the new version (LINK). This is in place for both editions of the new version: the Standard edition, but also for the Fate Edition which will include the new expansion Fatesworn (set to release in 2021). This loyalty discount can be stacked with the 10% release discount (amounting to a 60% discount) on both editions of the new version.

The Steam loyalty discount in the amount of 50% will be in place until 2 months after release, i.e. until November 8th, 2020.
The Steam release discount in the amount of 10% will be in place until 2 weeks after release on Steam, i.e. September 22nd, 2020.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Standard Edition & Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Fate Edition are available now.
The Fate Edition contains the full game Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning as well as the upcoming expansion Fatesworn, releasing in 2021.

Collector’s Edition
The Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Collector’s Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC includes the full game which boasts more than 50 hours of gameplay plus the content listed below. We also have a fine trailer, showing of the Collector’s Edition in all it’s beauty:

Content of the Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Collector’s Edition detailed:

• A highly-detailed Alyn Shir Figurine (20.8cm tall x 18cm wide x 14.2cm deep)
• A custom Amalur keychain
• Five pieces of original in-game artwork
• The award-winning game soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope
• A high-quality Collector’s Box

For further questions please read our FAQ here.

About Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. Uncover the secrets of Amalur, from the vibrant city of Rathir to the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns. Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death.

• Build the ideal character for the most intense combat, choosing from a countless combinations of skills, abilities, weapons and pieces of armor
• The revolutionary Destiny system allows you to continuously evolve your character class to your style of play
• Seamlessly integrate magical and melee attacks as you take on scores of enemies in grand fight sequences and finish them off with brutal Fateshift kills
• Extend your experience in Amalur with all DLC from the original release, from Teeth of Naros to Legend of Dead Kel and more!
• Hundreds of hours of RPG play await! Travel from the vibrant city of Rathir, to the vast region of Dalentarth, and the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns as you uncover the secrets of Amalur!
• Explore deep levels of lore in a universe steeped in 10,000 years of fiction created by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore
• Enjoy countless side quests rich in political intrigue, romance, sinister magic, and even whimsy – all central to the primary mission
• Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death
• Explore a sprawling game world hailed as having “more content than any single-player game deserves!”
• Improved graphical fidelity in Re-Reckoning

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

D3PUBLISHER Inc. Announces English Reimagining of the Classic Hack ‘n Slash “Onee Chanbara” Series for North America and Europe

Oakland, CA – September 8, 2020 — D3PUBLISHER Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, is excited to announce today that Japanese high-speed action hack ‘n slash zombie slayer game, “Onee Chanbara Origin” will resurrect new life into a North American and European digital launch on October 14 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam®.

“Onee Chanbara Origin” is a complete HD remake with all new art style graphics and optimized storytelling, combining both “The Onechanbara” and “The Onechanbara 2” games, which were originally released for PlayStation®2 in 2004 and 2005. Now featuring all renewed main character designs, redesigned by main character “Onechanbara” series designer Katsumi Enami, “Onee Chanbara Origin” tells a new interpretation of the story of the two half-sisters, Aya and Saki, bound by mutual hatred and locked in a brutal fight to the death, eventually overcoming their cruel fate and fighting alongside one another to find their father in this high-speed action-adventure hack ‘n slash game series.

“Onee Chanbara Origin” follows the zombie-hunters, Aya and Saki’s fate into destroying each other and leads into the second of the series, “The Onechanbara 2”. After the sisters overcome their cruel fate in killing one another, they overcome their rivalry against one another and ally together to depart on their journey of finding their father, Oboro, after he leaves behind a message that names “Eva” as the mastermind behind his wife’s death and all of the chaos that ensued between the two sisters, including the vice that made Saki insane and hell-bent on avenging her mother. Little do they know they are coming even closer to the truth and their true enemy.

Play as a zombie hunter and battle through the stages with high-speed real-time swordplay, completing objectives and tasks while hacking and brawling through hordes of the Undead. Each character’s weapons become progressively covered in blood as players fight off zombies in gruesome detail. Occasionally, players may even transform into demons for short bursts of added power and energy with the downside cost of life energy. Each zombie hunter has her own unique abilities, and skillful play is rewarded for cooler combinations. Players can enjoy the game with full English voice-acting or play through with the original Japanese performances with English subtitles. To watch or embed the brand-new “Onee Chanbara Origin” release date trailer on YouTube

Developed by Tamsoft and published by D3PUBLISHER, “Onee Chanbara Origin” will be released digitally on PlayStation®Store and PC via Steam on October 14, which players and fans can now wishlist today. This game has been rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB.

To stay up to date on the latest regarding “Onee Chanbara Origin”, please visit the official website. D3PUBLISHER’s website can be found at https://www.d3p.co.jp/ane_origin/en/

About D3PUBLISHER, Inc.

D3PUBLISHER, a member of BANDAI NAMCO group, is a Japanese video game publisher. Established in 1992, the company has published console and mobile/online games from some of the industries most beloved franchises and series, including EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, Onechanbara, the Simple series, and more. For more information, visit https://www.d3p.co.jp.

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Investment combined with Kickstarter campaign funds, brings a total production budget of $450,000

Barcelona, Spain – September 8th, 2020 – JanduSoft S.L and Grimorio of Games today announced that Game Seer Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in Aschaffenburg, Germany, has provided full financing for Sword of the Necromancer. The $250,000 investment, combined with funds secured through a crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign, brings a total production budget of $450,000. Sword of the Necromancer is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in late 2020. 

“Our VC investment and the crowdfunding Kickstarter success highlights the community’s steady love for 2D roguelikes offering couch co-op with procedural elements”, said Bertrand Vernizeau, CEO and Investment partner. “The appeal and support could potentially be explained by the love of gamers for titles such as Wizard of Legend, Moonlighter or Azure Dreams, all while supported by the common interest in games with parallels to Zelda”. 

“The investment from Game Seer has given the team the mentorship and creative freedom to follow our vision for Sword of the Necromancer”, said Jose Antonio Andujar Clavell, CEO and founder of JanduSoft S.L. “We can’t wait for the community to go hands on with Sword of the Necromancer, as we ramp up to a simultaneous PC, current and next-generation console launch in late 2020”.

Sword of the Necromancer ​casts players in the role of Tama, a former rogue determined to resurrect her lover, the priestess Koko, who she swore to protect along her pilgrimage. This brings Tama to a legendary crypt that’s rumoured to hold the power to raise the dead.

It’s there where Tama obtains the Sword of the Necromancer, a cursed relic that can resurrect dead monsters… and turn them into allies in the process. Every enemy you defeat can be transformed into a companion, so it’s up to you how to amass your beastly party.

In addition to monsters to recruit, Tama can also fight using a large variety of weapons, ranging from swords to spears to bows. Nothing lasts forever though, as every time you die you lose all your gear and half of your level. And if you’re really feeling adventurous, Tama can clone herself using the Flask of Homunculus, allowing for a friend to jump in for some two-player local co-op.

Add Sword of the Necromancer to your Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/Sword_of_the_Necromancer/
For more information about Sword of the Necromancer visit: https://grimorioofgames.com/projects/sword-of-the-necromancer/

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

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

Hello There Games and Wired Productions Launches New Edition Including 35 of AVICII’s Biggest Hits. All Music Royalties Goes to the Tim Bergling Foundation Supporting Suicide Awareness.

Gothenburk, SWE – September 08, 2020– Video games developer Hello There Games and publisher Wired Productions announced that the rhythm-action game, AVICII Invector is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch™ for the first time, celebrating  the late performer, producer, and songwriter Tim “AVICII” on what would have been his 31^st birthday today. 

“We are extremely excited to finally bring AVICII Invector to the Switch, it was always an important goal for us. The team has worked really hard and we couldn’t be more proud of our very first release on the Nintendo console”, says Oskar Eklund, CEO of Hello There Games. 

In addition to the launch on Nintendo Switch, AVICII Invector is now available as the AVICII Invector Encore Edition on the Nintendo eShop and physical retail for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, which features 10 new tracks, including music from AVICII’s posthumous album, “Tim,” and is available for purchase at a launch SRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. 

Watch the new trailer for AVICII Invector Encore Edition on Switch now

All new tracks to debut on the Encore Edition are now also available to purchase as two separate Song Packs for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X via the Xbox Game Store, and Windows PC via Steam®.

For players who want to try the game for free, the AVICII Invector Nintendo Switch demo is still available to download on the Nintendo eShop for no cost, which includes four tracks from the list of 35 songs. However, personal scores made in the demo will not transfer over to the full retail game.

Only on Nintendo Switch can players truly experience Tim’s music in a way he envisioned the project, with players able to experience his music however, or wherever, gamers prefer to play. With up to four-player local multiplayer, fans can soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade, and attack every beat in 35 of AVICII’s biggest hits. This is the definitive way to play AVICII’s music, with all music royalties supporting suicide awareness through the Tim Bergling Foundation. Of course, Tim didn’t just want to create a game that celebrated his music; he wanted to create an incredible rhythm game, inspired by his love from the genre—and with a Metacritic score over 80%, the hype is real! 

The full track list for AVICII Invector includes:

1. Broken Arrows – M-22 Remix
2. Can’t Catch Me
3. Fade into Darkness
4. Fades Away
5. For a Better Day
6. Friend of Mine
7. Gonna Love Ya
8. Heaven
9. Hey Brother
10. I Could Be The One
11. Lay Me Down
12. Levels
13. Lonely Together
14. Pure Grinding
15. Sunset Jesus
16. Talk To Myself
17. The Nights – AVICII by AVICII Remix
18. Tough Love
19. True Believer
20. Waiting for Love
21. Wake Me Up
22. What Would I Change it to
23. Without You
24. You be Love
25. You Make Me

The new, additional Encore Edition tracks are listed below. These tracks also available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as two DLC packs:

TIM SONG PACK

1. Bad Reputation
2. Freak
3. Heart upon my sleeve
4. Peace of mind
5. SOS

MAGMA SONG PACK

1. Addicted to you
2. My Feelings For You
3. Seek Bromance
4. Sunshine
5. Trouble

AVICII Invector is available now and released as the AVICII Invector Encore Edition today for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in digital stores along with the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch physical retail versions for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. Developed by Hello There Games and published by Wired Productions. AVICII Invector Encore Edition is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

Fans can also celebrate Tim’s music and share memories via the brand-new official Discord > discord.gg/avicii. For more information search #AVICIIinvector or visit the Wired social channels or visit: wired.gg/avicii

ABOUT HELLO THERE GAMES

Hello There Games is an independent game studio, founded in 2009 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Hello There, as the studio was called back then, quickly released a series of successful games for various clients, including global brands and Swedish organisations. A few years, awards and many various games later, Hello There had extended their partnerships into the entertainment business. Working with (the now late) superstar AVICII.

ABOUT THE TIM BERGLING FOUNDATION

The Tim Bergling Foundation was created by Klas and Anki Bergling and their family after the death of their son Tim Bergling, also known as AVICII – one of the most acclaimed and beloved producers/performers/songwriters in modern music. Tim’s parents have endowed the foundation with a significant contribution from his estate and will direct proceeds from future AVICII projects and the recent release of the posthumous album, ”TIM” (2019) to the foundation.

The Tim Bergling Foundation will advocate for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency and promote removing the stigma attached to the discussion of mental health issues. It will support science-based organizations that engage in research into the causes and prevention of suicide, particularly for young people.

Additionally, the foundation will support non-profits that address issues for which Tim had a passion, such as climate change, preservation of endangered species, global hunger, and more.

ABOUT WIRED PRODUCTIONS

Wired Productions is an award-winning video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Founded in 2008 and shortlisted by MCV for Indie Publisher of the Year in both 2018 and 2019, Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, the company has made notable launches to date including Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn and The Town of Light. #GETWired reflects the active and ever-growing number of fans and consumers who support us.

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The critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller arrives on Nintendo Switch and PC on September 24

Cambridge, UK – 8 September 2020. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced the return of a timeless icon published under its new Frontier Foundry games label: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition. Packed full with enhanced visuals, optimised controls, and both Soaked! and Wild! expansion packs, this latest incarnation of the genre-defining classic will launch on September 24 on Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam and the Epic Store.

While returning players can relive the full RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 experience, new players diving in for the first time will feel the thrill of building and managing the amusement park of their dreams. With RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, you can become a true tycoon and embark on a promising managerial career, controlling park finances, shops services and staff. Succeed in dozens of scenarios, filling your bustling park with more than 300 unique coasters and rides, 500 scenery pieces, 60 shops and services, and 20 animals to rear and raise.

If you prefer to let your imagination run wild and create your ideal park without money woes, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition has you covered with Sandbox Mode. With all the creative tools at their disposal, including all content from the Soaked! and Wild! expansion packs, players shall relish the added challenge of creating and managing exhilarating waterparks and spectacular animal habitats.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition has been reimagined for the Nintendo Switch, including intuitive new controls designed to help you build the ultimate theme park anytime, anywhere. The PC version on the other hand shows RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 in widescreen for the first time, with full 1080p resolution and increased compatibility for new PC hardware.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition launches on September 24 on Nintendo Switch and PC, published by Frontier Foundry. For more information, visit the game’s official website at https://www.rollercoastertycoon3.co.uk. For media assets, visit Frontier.co.uk/media.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer

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About RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition brings the bestselling coaster park management game to PC and Nintendo Switch! Featuring enhanced visuals, optimised controls, and both Soaked! And Wild! expansion packs, you can build your dream amusement park at home or on the go. Pick from 500 scenery pieces, 300 rides, 20 animals, and 9 themes to let your imagination loose.

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About Frontier Foundry
Frontier Foundry is Frontier’s games label for third-party publishing. By forming partnerships with carefully selected high-quality external developers and leveraging the company’s proven publishing expertise, Frontier Foundry is best placed to bring players unique and memorable new games that break boundaries and create legacies.

Tuesday 8th September, 2020 – Taipei-based indie developer Busy Toaster Games and video game publisher Leoful today released an exciting new multiplayer trailer showing off some of the manic terrain bending shenanigans you can enjoy with up to four friends. Georifters will be available for Nintendo Switch via eShop in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong on September 18th.

Georifters is a platform manipulating adventure game where players must push, flip, twist or turn the terrain to overcome challenges and battle competitors in hundreds of stages in single-player, co-op or multiplayer modes. Grab up to four friends to team up with or against each other in fast paced ground manipulation battles.

In the Georifters’ story mode, you play as Candy as she navigates the six bubble worlds (each inspired by one of the human senses) all currently destabilizing due to a threat to each of their existence. Candy must tactically manipulate platforms to defeat the havoc inciting creatures that have been unleashed. 

These six fantastical worlds consist of 30+ levels with 300+ stages, with seven different heroes to discover along the way, each with their own individual special way of manipulating the terrain. Use these skills to unearth hidden items, unlock power ups to upgrade your champions’ unique abilities and customise their look with over 50 different costume combinations to choose from.

The physical edition of Georifters, which includes exclusive Pro Gamer Candy skin parts on the Game Card, will launch first in Hong Kong and Taiwan on September 18th, 2020, followed by Southeast Asia on October 2nd, 2020. The digital version will be available on Nintendo eShop in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong for $29.99 / £27.50 / €31.90 on September 18th, 2020.

More information on Georifters:
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Visit the Georifters website: https://www.georifters.com/

About Leoful
Leoful is a video game publisher founded in 2019 by two life-long gamers. We hope to entertain people all over the world with fun and inspiring games.

About Busy Toaster
Busy Toaster is a team and brand label created and owned by Playerium; to exercise the belief that diverse cultural and creative roots provide the best ingredients to make intriguing characters, compelling worlds and engaging experiences, for a global audience.

Led by Executive Producer Saul Gascon and Creative Director Cezar Virtosu, this team features staff with significant AAA game development experience.

(September 8th, 2020) — CI Games is proud to announce the opening of Hexworks, a brand new game development studio that is to be based in Barcelona and Bucharest. The Barcelona crew opened doors at the beginning of March, with the team in Bucharest following a few weeks later. Collectively, the team of veterans has been hard at work on their debut title: Lords of the Fallen 2. The fantasy action-RPG is targeted for next gen consoles and PC.

“It’s been a long time since we started talking about Lords of the Fallen 2 and trying different ideas. I am very excited for us to be able to announce the new studio that has been already at work for the last half of the year and made significant progress,” says CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski. “Initially we decided to keep that quiet as we didn’t want to bring that to public eyes before we would build the core team and before we would all agree on the details of the first project and move forward with our vision. So, this is the time to officially say we are here and we’re here to stay.”

Creative Director Cezar Virtosu and Executive Producer Saul Gason lead a Hexworks team of around 25 people including veteran staff with AAA game development experience, but the studio is embracing a bit more of an indie approach to development as opposed to larger studios. Hexworks projects will focus on the high-quality craftsmanship of role-playing games.

“As a dedicated gamer myself, I can feel when developers are passionate about the games they make,” says Executive Producer Saul Gascon. “And this is what our studio is all about: Creating games we love to play ourselves. We’ve gathered a kickass team of senior developers with a deep fascination for mature fantasy games. The path has been intense, especially with the global lockdown situation, but working shoulder-to-shoulder with Marek and Cezar, we’ve gathered a great team mostly from our networks. I can’t wait to share more information on the studio, and show what we are working on!”

The studio’s debut will be Lords of the Fallen 2 and the Hexworks team hopes it serves as a prime example of the studio’s pillars. Inspired by community feedback for the first game, Lords of the Fallen 2 is a shift from the original’s power fantasy to a dark fantasy. The sequel will also be much more loyal to the challenging combat experience that the Soulsborne and Souls-like communities enjoy.

“For many months now, the three of us worked defining and scoping the project, to find the right DNA that would grant us a competitive edge and still remain in the realm of feasibility,” says Hexworks Creative Director Cezar Virtosu. “It is challenging to develop combat focused games remotely, but this is offset by the ease of contacting and working with massive soulsborne fans scattered around the world. It is an intoxicating mix of indie production and fanwork, since we are not a big production block and we all come from the genre’s trenches, thus, regardless of nationality, we are speaking the same game language. We are enthusiastic about our mission and we are aiming to deliver a creatively charged gameplay experience within the genre’s framework.”

The establishment of Hexworks sends ripples across CI Games proper, as well, as the group is focusing more on the development of CI’s own IPs. The new initiative is spurred by 5.7 million Euro that CI Games has just raised from investors in the last week.

“I am very pleased with the strong interest from the investors,” Tyminski says. “This is a very good news for CI Games as a developer with studios in several locations in Europe.”

Visit Hexworks.com to learn more and stay tuned for more on The Lords of the Fallen 2.

About CI Games We are a worldwide publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment, with operation offices in Warsaw, New York, and London. Our portfolio includes the highly acclaimed multi-million seller Lords of the Fallen and the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise with over 7 million copies sold worldwide. We are currently working on a Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts, Lords of the Fallen 2 and several un-announced titles. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com

Hamburg, Germany, September 8th 2020 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Barrel Roll Games are happy to announce that the popular multiplayer Hide and Seek game Witch It will leave Early Access and celebrate its full release on Steam with an extensive update on October 22nd. The multiplayer hit has reached around 750,000 players since its Early Access launch in May 2017. The game is currently on sale on Steam until September 10th. 

Witch It is the ultimate Hide and Seek showdown where hunters and witches compete against each other. A roster of 15 official maps – and numerous additional community creations – invite players to hunt and/or hide from their opponents. Witches have the ability to mimic almost anything in the landscape in order to fool the hunters and stay alive. Witches can switch between different props at will, as well as perform different spells to confuse or scare their opponents! The job of a hunter is to hunt down all the witches for the sake of a peaceful town. Hunters are equipped with a range of different tools and gadgets to help them with their task, whether it is a loyal chicken that scans for sneaky witches or a body slam skill that causes huge impact damage in one area! Seemingly endless customization options invite both sides to create their individual characters. Five different play modes, including Hide & Seek, Mobification and Hunt a Hag, offer a challenge to any type of player.

The extensive content update at launch includes two brand new magical witch forest maps, a variety of decorative items for witches and hunters as well as a series of extra challenges. Additionally, both classes will each receive a new unique ability, to offer players new gameplay possibilities. Last but not least, bug fixes and many improvements, including new SFX and atmospheric music, make for a more vivid and entertaining game. 

Main features:

• Play as a hunter or witch on fifteen diverse maps, each with its own unique playstyles and prop layouts for you to discover
• Use a growing array of fun skills to troll and fool your opponents
• Dynamic, physical based prop movement allows you to easily locate hiding spots or traverse the maps effortlessly
• Unlock countless customization options for both hunters and witches, of varying rarities and caliber
• Progress and level your account to show off your prop hunting and hiding abilities
• Play on public servers with other experienced prop hunters and witches, or open up your own private server and play with a group of friends

Since its Early Access launch, Witch It has received  numerous exciting new features such as the Creative Mode (incl. Steam Workshop support) with its community map editor, gameplay improvements and cosmetic content. The dev team regularly hosts ingame events and has continuously improved the game based on player feedback. Due to the additional content and updates, the scope of Witch It as well as the pricing for the 1.0 launch version will increase soon. 

The team at Barrell Roll Games: “We are very grateful for the long-time support of our community, which made it possible for us to expand and refine Witch It in an incredibly productive Early Access phase. New and current players can look forward to new features and more content in the future!”

Witch It will officially launch on October 22nd on PC via Steam. For more details and information, please visit the official steam page.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/559650/Witch_It/

About Barrel Roll Games (developer of Witch It)

Barrel Roll Games is an indie game studio from Hamburg, founded in 2017, which develops Witch It at the moment. Witch It won the “Most Wanted” Award at the German Developer Awards in 2017. Also, Witch It received the awards for “Best German Game”, “Best Youth Game” and “Best International Multiplayer” at the German Computer Game Awards 2018.

About Daedalic (publisher of Witch It)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

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

Apex Legends September Soiree Brings Back Fan-Favorite Modes, Skins For a Limited Time

Respawn has announced the Apex Legends September Soiree which will celebrate fan-favorite modes and skins for a limited time throughout the month. Kicking off today, Tuesday, September 8, the first limited time event in the September Soiree will feature Dummies Big Day where competitors will must pick a color and survive while using surprise abilities and ultimates. A different fan favorite mode will return and begin every Tuesday of September with the final limited time event beginning on September 29. 

Throughout the past six seasons in Apex Legends, Respawn has continued to push the boundaries of the Battle Royale experience with innovative new limited time events. Each event rolling out in September as part of the September Soiree will be an ode to fans and their favorite action-packed events. 

In addition to these limited time modes, the September Soiree Sale will give players a chance to snag exclusive Grand Soiree skins from the game’s January event. The coveted Grand Soiree skins from Apex Legends’ lavish in-game event will be offered at discounted prices along with Rare and Legendary Apex Pack bundles. The September Soiree Sale kicks off on September 15 and will run through September 22.Be sure to follow Apex Legends on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the latest limited time mode throughout September.  

Ary and the Secret of Seasons

Dash, Climb and Dive Through the Seasons to Save Valdi

Sydney, Australia. (September 8^th, 2020) – Indie publisher Modus Games, in partnership with developer eXiin, today announced the upcoming adventure game, Ary and the Secret of Seasons, is now available in Australia on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. 

Ary and the Secret of Seasonsfollowsthe journey of a young girl named Ary across the magnificent world of Valdi. To the surprise of many, Ary has joined the Guardians of Seasons, an organisation traditionally ruled by men. Her task: successfully restore the seasons of Valdi. With strength, determination, and self-control as her pillars, Ary will set out to accomplish a feat no other guardian has ever managed. 

Ary can summon small spheres that act as tiny ecosystems for each season, changing the environment within completely. The spheres can be opened up three at a time; thus, Ary can jump from winter to summer to autumn in a single leap. This allows for an incredible range of possibility for amazing environmental puzzles and innovative gameplay.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards, such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past three years. Maximum Games has offices in both the U.S. and UK and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at www.MaximumGames.com.

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