Blackbird Interactive & Focus Home Interactive’s zero-g sandbox game debuts on PC with multiple ships, tools and Act I of the story campaign
PARIS — June 16, 2020 — Blackbird Interactive and Focus Home Interactive’s sandbox spaceship salvaging game Hardspace: Shipbreaker is now available for PC on Steam Early Access. Equipped with cutting-edge, zero-g, physics-based salvaging tech, you’ll carve up massive vessels — each a puzzle for you to take apart how you choose — for the bounty of materials inside. But watch out: one wrong cut can blow it all up in your face spectacularly!
Hardspace: Shipbreaker arrives in early access with plenty of features to discover, including two classes of spaceship to salvage, multiple upgradable tools and perks, and the first act of the story campaign. Over the course of early access, the team is committed to releasing additional ship classes, missions, game modes, leaderboards, modding support and more with feedback from the community.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is also in development for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for future release.
With the traditional circuit of trade shows and video game conferences canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Steam Game Festival – Summer Edition is massive this year. The event runs until June 22nd at 10 AM PDT, giving gamers a few days to update their wish lists before the rumoured start of the Steam Summer Sale on June 25th.
Developers are flocking to Steam to host live chats, Ask Me Anything events, and livestreams about their games that are currently under development. With multiple events being hosted at the same time at almost all hours of the day.
Those who are more interested in playing PC games than watching games being played will be pleased to know that many of these developers have released playable demos of these unreleased games. Titles run from all genre and include both multiplayer and singleplayer titles. While most are from indie developers, a few major titles are represented, such as HeavyRainand the Destroy all Humans remake.
EA, Motive Studios, and Lucasfilm will be releasing the first person dogfighting game Star Wars: Squadrons on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 2nd. The game will also support VR headsets on the PC and PlayStation 4. Pre-orders start at $39.99 USD.
This will be the first time a dogfighting-centric Star Wars game has been released since Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon launched on the Game Boy Advanced in 2003. PC fans have been in even more desperate straits as they’ve been left wanting since Star Wars: Starfighter in 2001, which was released on both the PC and the PlayStation 2.
Star Wars: Squadrons is set between the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The New Republic and the Galactic Empire are still locked in combat as the New Republic hunts down the remaining members of the Empire. The once mighty Imperial fleet is in a desperate fight for survival. The singleplayer campaign will bounce between the perspectives of two pilots fighting on either sides of the war.
Multiplayer will feature 5v5 battles between two modes, team deathmatch and a mode where each side attempts to destroy the enemy flagship. Multiple ships filling different roles will be available, and players are encouraged to switch roles around to create a cohesive squad. Maps feature iconic locations from the Star Wars universe such as Yavin Prime.
Lightning Max, the A-Class Rank 19 hero, is joining the roster of characters in ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS via the game’s second DLC, available today.
Lightning Max is a prodigiously powerful fighter with slick blond hair and a matching yellow lightning bolt on his left cheek. Originally coming to City Z to battle a notorious monster, he now focuses his attention on exhibiting his martial arts prowess and reigning supreme at the Super Fight Tournament.
Lightning Max’ DLC Pack also includes new customization items, special moves and missions. The available DLC Packs can be purchased through the Character Pass or individually. A trailer showcasing Lightning Max’s blistering moves can be viewed here:
ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is currently available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.
Sydney, Australia, June 16th, 2020 – Desperados III is launching today on PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4 – and the international press can’t stop singing its praises: With a strong score of 86 on Metacritic, Desperados III is one of the best rated real-time tactical games in years.
But developer Mimimi Games won’t stop there, not only will they be releasing the season pass with three additional missions later this year, the team will also release two free content updates in July and August, each featuring 4 new Baron’s challenge bonus missions. Additionally, there will be an update this summer, adding Mac & Linux support.
Start your journey with John Cooper and his fellow Desperados now, to stop the greedy and power-hungry DeVitt Company. While you are waiting for the Download to complete or the installation to be finished, have a look at the live-action release trailer, which gives you a quick peek into the wild west tale you are about to witness.
Free Demo available! You can’t wait to try Desperados III for yourself? Well, here is your chance: A free demo with one level from our story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game is now available on Steam, for Xbox and on GOG.com. The free demo for PS4 will follow soon. Check it out and see if Desperados III will become your favourite game of the summer.
Desperados III is available now on PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4
The physical side of things always gets some love from everyone here at THQ Nordic and has been up and running for quite some time. The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now and comes in hot at an SRP of $199.95.
About Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans. On Cooper’s quest for redemption, his adventures lead him and his gang from rural towns, over swamps and riverbanks, and finally to a dramatic showdown worthy of Wild West legends.
Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol. Combine your team’s special skills to overcome each tough challenge in your own style.
Features
Play five unique characters, each with a very particular set of skills
Experience true freedom of choice with countless different ways to overcome any obstacle
Defeat large groups of enemies with careful planning and execution
Witness the glory of classic Wild West scenarios like frontier towns, mysterious swamps, sprawling modern cities, and many more
Choose between non-lethal and deadly attacks, stealth and blazing guns
Adjust the game to your playstyle with various difficulty settings and special replay challenges
The Showdown mode allows you to pause the game anytime and react to ambushes or surprise attacks
About Mimimi Games Mimimi Games was founded by Dominik Abé and Johannes Roth in 2008. The independent, award-winning development studio consists of about 25 employees and is based in Munich. As core studio Mimimi develops for PC as well as consoles and breathed new life into the real-time tactics genre with their title Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun in 2016. Currently, Mimimi is working on Desperados III.
A Gameplay Trailer was Shown at the Escapist Indie Showcase, Gameplay Video at the Future Games Show and a Demo will be Available Soon on Steam
Krakow, Poland – June 16, 2020.All in! Games is excited to announce that Paradise Lost, a game by PolyAmorous, is has received new videos! The first gameplay trailer was shown at the Escapist Indie Showcase and a second, new gameplay commentary video was shown at the Future Games Show. Moreover, a free demo will be available soon on Steam during the Steam Games Festival, Summer Edition.
If you missed the chance to take part in the events, you can see both the gameplay trailer and the gameplay video here:
For those who wish to explore the bunker themselves, the demo will be available on Steam for the Steam Games Festival: Summer Edition from June 16 to June 22.
About Paradise Lost
The Last Story on Earth
WWII never ended. After twenty years of war, the Nazis carried out a nuclear attack, which changed the face of occupied Poland forever. Can a new world be born from the ashes of the old one?
Take on the role of a 12-year-old boy who finds a mysterious Nazi bunker while roaming a post-nuclear wasteland. Will he find what he seeks there? Can he cope with the loss he’s suffered?
Explore a vast, underground world in which unusual and advanced technology is mixed with Slavic folklore and myths. Are you ready to learn what fate its inhabitants met?
Discover the past, shape the future. The decisions you make while learning the history of the bunker will affect what you will see on your journey.
Players Can Collect Up to Five Pets to Personalize and Level Up In This Free Update Available Today
MONTREAL – JUNE 16, 2020 – After being open for business for an entire year,Kabam is celebrating the first year anniversary of its award-winning free-to-play simulation role-playing gameShop Titans by introducing adorable pets for players to collect, raise, and nurture. Daily Gem giftswill also be awarded to all players who log in between June 18-25.
Shop Titans’ new pets will instantly make stores friendlier and add some extra loving personality with their presence. Starting today, players choose either a pet cat or dog to start, with hamsters, chickens, and unicorns available to unlock. Pets can be personalized and level up to gain more prestige and energy when shopkeepers and customers give them food and affection. Pets will also follow players when they visit other guild member’s shops.
“We could not be more impressed by the millions of players who have enjoyed opening their own shop and are amazed by the enthusiastic and thriving community that has grown around the game throughout its first year,” said Johan Eile, General Manager of Kabam Montreal. “We can’t wait for players to experience all of our content planned for Shop Titans still to come this year and beyond.”
To date, Shop Titans has seen over 6.5 billion items crafted, 23 million quests completed and over 107 million shop upgrades were performed from a pool of 152 trillion in-game gold generated from players.
In Shop Titans, players will build up and launch their very own fantasy shop with an extensive item crafting system, and one-on-one negotiation gameplay with customers to secure the best sale price and treasure-seeking quests – all supported with hysterical character-driven banter between your Champions and city Workers. By assembling a team of customizable heroes, players will vicariously explore dungeons and defeat powerful bosses in the pursuit of valuable crafting materials for their stores. On Steam, Shop Titans features enhanced 1080p resolution, smooth 60 frames-per-second (FPS) gameplay, proper mouse and keyboard support, and real time cross-platform play between PC and mobile.
Shop Titans is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and is available now as a free-to-play download through theApp Store,Google Play andSteam for PC. For more information, please visit Shop Titan’s officialwebsite,Facebook andTwitter.
ABOUT KABAM
Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.
Kabam has partnered with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.
Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Fast & Furious 6: The Game, Fast & Furious: Legacy, Marvel Contest of Champions and Transformers: Forged to Fight. These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editors’ Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.
Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble.
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
Experience new stories and challenges in the survival adventure game’s next chapter on PC, coming soon to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One
STOCKHOLM — June 16, 2020 — Systemic Reaction, a creative division of Avalanche Studios Group, has announced that FNIX Rising, the second expansion for the atmospheric first-person guerilla action game Generation Zero, will be available for $7.99 on June 23 for PC via Steam, with PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions arriving later this summer.
FNIX Rising expands the narrative of Generation Zero while revamping the game world and introducing a number of new features and content. Six weeks have passed since the events of Alpine Unrest, and now players will have to grapple with the new landscape and strange structures the machines have built for unknown reasons. FNIX Rising includes 10 main missions with new NPCs, 10 additional side missions, and a new Harvester class. There’s also a new challenge tree, melee weapons, collectibles, and outfits.
“Over the past year and a half, we’ve consistently focused on community feedback and enhancing the experience for players across all platforms. With FNIX Rising, we’ve enriched the world of Generation Zero even further. We believe players will enjoy making new discoveries and going head-to-head with these exciting challenges,” said Paul Keslin, Product Owner at Systemic Reaction.
The FNIX Rising update also features free content for all players, including world revamps to the South Coast and Farmland regions, four new apparel crafting levels, two melee weapons, and an additional challenge tree. The Generation Zero team has consistently added new improvements and fixes based on player feedback since the game’s release in 2019, which continues with this latest expansion.
Set in 1980s Sweden, Generation Zero opens with a mystery: the population has gone missing and hostile machines now roam the landscape! Explore a huge open world, scavenge for gear, and take on challenging missions to unravel what’s happened. Combine weapons, skills, and equipment against enemies on your own or with up to three friends in co-op to strike back against the machines.
Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.
Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. So far, we’ve got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction announced — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!
Brand new, genre-breaking, sci-fi first-person shooterfrom the studio founded by Marcus Lehto, the co-creator of Halo
Sydney, Australia – June 16, 2020 – Private Division and V1 Interactive are proud to announce that Disintegration, the first title from the independent studio founded by Marcus Lehto, the co-creator of Halo, is now available digitally for $79.95 on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, and across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X. Disintegration brings new depth to the FPS genre by adding real time strategy elements over a riveting single-player campaign. The game also features an array of options in multiplayer with the ability to select from nine unique “Crews” to pilot over three frenetic game modes.
Disintegrationdelivers an entirely new type of gameplay experience by blending real-time tactical elements in a first-person shooter. Set in a world on the brink of disaster, humanity turns to a process known as Integration, in which a human brain is transferred to a robotic armature to survive. A ruthless legion known as the Rayonne emerges and imposes the once optional process of Integration onto the rest of humanity to consolidate their power.
In the single-player campaign, immerse yourself in the story of the outlaw leader, Romer Shoal. Romer narrowly escapes the clutches of the cunning and maniacal Black Shuck, who leads a massive Rayonne faction over what was once North America. Shuck’s ominous, autonomous army scour the continent, hunting and eliminating any remaining traces of humankind. It is up to Romer and his crew to carefully execute intense, guerilla style attacks with the hopes of rescuing and saving the few remaining asylum seekers.
“Disintegration will challenge your perception of first-person shooters,” said Marcus Lehto, President and Game Director at V1 Interactive. “It took time to blend just the right parts of the FPS and RTS genres and come up with something nobody has ever played before. Over the course of the single player campaign, you will learn and eventually master the skills to become a tactical commander and fighter pilot from the seat of your Gravcycle.”
Disintegration also includes three multiplayer modes with six distinct maps, and additional content to come in future updates. Choose from nine “Crews” which provide a multitude of different play styles. Suit up with the noble King’s Guard and strike down your enemies with blasts from your javelin launcher. Save your teammates from imminent death with a well-placed healing shot from the Tech Noir. Or pin down your opponents with a torrent of mines by the Militia. The choice is in your hands how you approach the battlespace and which Crew you control.
“Disintegration brings an edge-of-your-seat campaign with diverse characters navigating a tumultuous world,” said Allen Murray, Head of Production at Private Division. “For their first title, V1 has shown a deep level of talent and ambition from the studio of thirty developers, delivering an excellent debut that is rewarding and memorable.”
Multiplayer provides a host of cosmetic customizations that can be purchased or earned in-game, including pilot and Crew skins, cosmetic Gravcycle customizations, and a variety of banners. In addition to the multiplayer content at release, the team at V1 will be supporting the game post-launch. All new game modes, new maps, and new Crews will be free.
Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).
About V1 Interactive
V1 Interactive rests within the gorgeous Pacific Northwest near the Seattle area. Founded by the co-creators of Halo and SOCOM: US Navy SEALs, the team is comprised of AAA tempered veterans and emerging talent. V1 is a small and agile studio of about thirty talented and passionate developers dedicated to making great high-quality games.
About Private Division
Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that empowers independent studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, and Disintegration from V1 Interactive, with future unannounced projects in development. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, and Munich. For more information, please visit www.privatedivision.com.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Private Division, as well as Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
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Full voice-over, 4K visuals in Liberated PC, coming July. 8 new features coming to the PC version of Liberated.
16th June 2020, Warsaw —Liberated, a noir cyberpunk action game, is coming to PC in July. The PC version will launch with a variety of new features and improvements. A free upgrade for the Switch version will be available after the PC launch.
Walkabout Games made the announcements via trailers presented during June’s two main gaming events – Guerilla Collective and the Future Games Show.
Liberated is a gorgeous hand-drawn action-adventure comic book game about a revolution in a cyberpunk world. The player joins the group of activists who fight to uncover the truth about the oppressive government.
This innovative indie game for the Switch has struck a chord with the core Nintendo audience. Rewarded with a score of 8/10 by Nintendo Life, 9/10 by Pure Nintendo, and 8/10 by NintendoSoup, Liberated was praised for its unique hand-drawn visuals, a relevant and universal message, and its full and unparalleled commitment to the comic book narrative.
The PC version, which will debut on Steam, GOG.com, GeForce Now and Humble Bundle in July, will come with a variety of new features, including:
Full English voice-over
Ultra HD resolution support (4K and up)
Ultra widescreen support
High refresh rate support (144Hz and up)
High-res textures
Enhanced lighting
Support for Keyboard & Mouse + Gamepads
About Walkabout The publisher behind Liberated and Wanderlust: Travel Stories, Walkabout is a Polish-based developer of aspiring independent game studios. It supports ambitious projects full of new, exciting, and risky ideas that evoke the kind of amazement that we all love video games for.
About Atomic Wolf Atomic Wolf was founded in 2017 with the purpose of creating games based on amazing stories and unforgettable characters. Its team is comprised of talented individuals, creative professionals, and promising enthusiasts from many different backgrounds with experience in game development, project management, marketing, and sales. Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about what we do.
About L.inc The developer of the innovative Playable Graphic Novel framework. The tool allows video game designers to blend the narrative with gameplay on the pages of fully interactive comic books. L.inc’s mission is to craft new gaming experiences inspired by everything we love about comic books: the visual language, flexibility, and the joy of compiling your personal collection.
