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CLASS IN SESSION! MYSTERIOUS PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME “THE ACADEMY: THE FIRST RIDDLE” UNVEILS ITS SECRETS TODAY

Philip Federico
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HARRY POTTER AND PROFESSOR LAYTON-INSPIRED TITLE FROM “FARAWAY” STUDIO NOW AVAILABLE ON PC, MAC, GOOGLE PLAY, AND THE APP STORE

Zagreb, Croatia, June 19, 2020 — Developer Pine Studio, the company behind the well-received Faraway puzzle adventure series, has announced that its latest Harry Potter and Professor Layton-inspired title, The Academy: The First Riddle, has launched today on PC and Mac via Steam for $19.99 and the App Store and Google Play for $9.99. In celebration of the title’s release, the studio has shared a features trailer showcasing the variety of challenges, characters, and settings puzzle fans can expect once they delve into the game. The Academy will arrive on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch later this summer.

“The Academy: The First Riddle is our most ambitious title to date, featuring breathtaking environments, captivating lore, and hundreds of challenging puzzles for players to sink their teeth into,” says Pine Studio’s Boris Barbir. “We’re eager for fans to unwrap the mystery surrounding Arbor’s Academy and shed light on the secrets hiding among the school’s darkest corridors.”

The Academy: The First Riddle places fans in Arbor’s Academy, a mysterious institution known for accepting only the world’s best and brightest students. As a freshman named Sam, players will solve over 200 puzzles and riddles scattered across the school’s campus. Over the course of this roughly 20-hour adventure, students will meet an array of memorable characters who will assist them on their quest to uncover the academy’s cryptic history. 

Key Features

Challenging Puzzles

Fans will be able to solve over 200 puzzles and riddles to prove they’re worthy of being enrolled at the prestigious Arbor’s Academy. Each challenge is easy to learn but difficult to master.

Mysterious School

Inspired by Harry Potter, there are many stories waiting to be discovered within the Academy’s walls. Colorful classrooms, lush grounds, and ominous hallways are a few of the many places fans will be able to explore.

Captivating Narrative

As students roam the Academy, they’ll uncover secrets hidden around the storied institution’s campus and embark on a roughly 20-hour adventure that will be spoken of for generations to come.

Memorable Characters

The Academy owes its esteemed reputation to its extraordinary students and staff. Students will forge relationships with a variety of friends and foes on their journey, each one unforgettable in their own unique way.

Intriguing Lore While there are puzzles to be discovered nearly everywhere in the Academy, students are free to take a breather and learn more of the institution’s rich history through a range of fun activities.

The Academy: The First Riddle is now available on PC and Mac via Steam for $19.99 and on Google Play and the App Store for $9.99. Fans may try the game’s first chapter for free on mobile devices. Additional chapters can be unlocked for $6.99 each or $9.99 as a bundle. The title will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this summer.

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About Pine Studio
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Pine Studio aims to offer innovative and thought-provoking interactive entertainment across PC, Mac, consoles, and mobile platforms. From hardcore FPS platformers like SEUM: Speedrunners From Hell to puzzle adventure games like the Faraway series, Pine Studio’s work has reached nearly 30 million players worldwide. The developer’s latest title, The Academy, is set to arrive on PC, Mac, Google Play, and the App Store on June 19. The game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this summer. Visit http://pinestudio.com/ for more information.

Desperados III Review

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Desperados III Review

Desperados III

Developer: Mimimi Games
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 16 June 2020
Price:  $49.99 USD – Available Here

Video Review

Overview

Desperados is one of the many franchises getting a new lease on life in the past few years. The 14-year long wait is finally over with the launch of Desperados III. The new game is a prequel to Desperados: Dead or Alive and follows John Cooper on his journey for redemption. Along the way, players will meet familiar faces and new friends.

Story

Desperados III is well written. The story is told through cut scenes and extensive banter between characters throughout the game. The sheer quantity of conversation between characters gives the story more depth than the average RTS. The characters quickly become fleshed out by how they view their shared experience. The dialogue is solid with each character’s personality shining through. The story is an unabashed tribute to cowboy movies. Traditional themes of family, revenge, and redemption are explored. A lot of familiar movie tropes are used, but they are usually done in a way as not to feel tacky or cheap.

Gameplay

Desperados III is an RTS that focuses on the actions of the individual unit versus combat between armies. Players will work their way through the maps to complete a variety of objectives. The game offers players the choice between stealth or head to head combat. The difference between the choices isn’t as distinct as it seems, as many stealth runs will involve killing or knocking out several enemies and combat-centric runs will need some stealth to set up an initial ambush to even the odds.

Depending on the map, players will have access to one to five characters. Each character has a unique set of skills that lets them fill a specific niche. Cooper is a jack of all trades character. McCoy specializes in short range lures and long-distance combat. Hector specializes in body disposal and taking down Long Coats alone. Kate specializes in distraction and crowd control. Isabelle is a close-range specialist and support character. No matter the kit, each character holds their own during stealth and combat. Out of the five characters, Isabelle has the most interesting kit as she isn’t the classic gun slinging cowboy but rather has a unique voodoo skillset focused on enemy manipulation.

Desperados III’s Showdown Mode is the signature gameplay element. Players can assign a single command to each unit in this mode and have them executed at once. This is perfect for stealthy approaches and ambushes.  Depending on the difficulty level, it can slow or pause the game so players can have some time to plan or think. Time runs normally at the highest difficulty setting, but players can still use the move execution function. I am in love with Showdown Mode as it can simplify the often chaotic nature of the game when managing multiple characters. It gives a co-op like feel to the game without the need to coax friends into buying a copy of the game. Also, it helps that executing the perfect stealth takedown or stealth ambush with Showdown Mode is incredibly satisfying.

The level design is solid. Levels are split into individual sections where triggering an alarm will only spawn reinforcements within the area. Each area is a miniature puzzle, challenging players to figure out how to best to conquer odds stacked against the player. The levels are designed so that stealth runs will require specific characters at some points, while other areas can be done with any combination of characters with a varying degree of difficulty. The gameplay can be incredibly unforgiving at times, especially as players learn how to exist within the stealth rules. Constant quick saves and quick loads were common in my game, only lessening a little as I became accustomed. There are some sections of the game that are stealth only. They are an interesting change in pace for those running a combat-heavy strategy, but some are incredibly difficult. I found the Baton Rouge mission to be particularly brutal, even though I had been running stealth exclusively up until then.

The controls are decent. There are a lot of default control layouts so gamers familiar with different titles in the franchise or the RTS genre in general will find something comfortable right out of the gate. The controls are well organized, allowing players to have fine control over all five units. I really like the developers’ attention to detail. All five characters’ skill types are bound to the same key, so swapping between characters feels intuitive. There is a fast forward button that is absolutely brilliant for stealth players as they no longer have to wait around for enemy patrols to walk into an ambush. The only issue with the controls is the pathing in areas with multiple floors and with bushes. Characters will tend to favour the main floor when given a single movement instruction, so I found myself babysitting my characters with more movement instructions when working around stairs and ladders. Characters aren’t always considered hidden when they are instructed to crouch by the edge of the bush. I am unsure if this is a camera angle issue or a radius issue, but I had to get into the habit of checking in on my units once they hopped into the bush.

Despite the few hiccups, I really enjoyed my time with Desperados III. The game is an intense and challenging experience that gives me so much satisfaction when I figure out a level. The game has an impressive amount of complexity considering the player only controls two to five units at a time. There’s a minimum of two or three possible approaches at any time, giving players a pleasant amount of flexibility. The game offers an impressive amount of content as each map can easily take over an hour while players figure out the strategy for the map. Combined with the bonus challenges and extra difficulty levels, Desperados III has a lot of replayability potential. The game is also well polished, and I rarely ran into any bugs.

Visuals

Desperados III does an excellent job of recreating the cowboy film aesthetic. The title screens, camera angles, scenes, props, clothing, and environments are bang on. There are some minor graphical glitches like floating lumber and held items not lining up perfectly with the hands. They are rare enough that when these glitches do pop up, it’s a bit surprising.

Audio

The audio experience is amazing. The audio plays a big role in recreating the cowboy film aesthetic. The sound effects are enjoyable. The voice acting is very good, with almost all the actors able to replicate the American southwestern drawl used in film. The soundtrack is a great accompaniment, mixing the standard cowboy film music with a few other genres. My favourite is a jazz infused track I heard early in the game.

Overall

Desperados III marks a triumphant return for the franchise. While there are a few minor issues with the controls and the odd frustrating level, the game is well polished. The gameplay is incredibly satisfying, with a good amount of complexity, depth, and replayability. The well-crafted story, audio, and visuals are combined to bring the cowboy film experience to video games. Desperados III makes an extremely compelling case for a fourth game.

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Aquascaping will allow you to create the aquarium of your dreams – and even to dive in it! Watch the announcement trailer of this relaxing game

Philip Federico
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Start slowly by creating your very first fishbowl for your tiny goldfish, to eventually going big and full pro, becoming responsible for designing huge marine exhibits in the upcoming Aquascaping game.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful aquarium full of exotic water plants and colorful fish but never had the time, money, or space to fulfill that dream? If so, then Aquascaping is for you!

Add the game to your Steam wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1339000/AQUASCAPING/) to get ready for your new career as an aquarium designer.

ABOUT AQUASCAPING

In Aquascaping, you can design and create realistic fish tanks of various sizes – small fishbowls, large aquariums, or huge marine exhibits. These can later be filled with all kinds of different marine species, including angelfish, clownfish, crabs, starfish, sea turtles, or even tiger sharks! The rule here is simple: if it swims, you can have it. Aquascaping will give gamers a unique opportunity to make the ideal aquarium and then behold their creation.

AQUASCAPING MAIN FEATURES

  • Design your own aquarium – choose the shape and size of your fish tank and remember equipment such as filters, water conditioners, and air pumps. Finally, throw in some gravel and decorations, but most importantly, make sure it’ll be functional for its inhabitants.
  • Take care of the ecosystem balance – choose from a rich variety of both fresh and saltwater creatures, but remember that different species have different needs and require specific conditions.
  • Become a professional – design aquariums for the customers. With clients from restaurants, hotels, or offices to rich businessmen’s residences, earn money so you can expand your private aquarium.
  • Go big and admire your piece of water art from the inside – create massive water tanks filled with dolphins, killer whales, octopuses, and sharks that you’ll be able to dive into.

Aquascaping is currently under development. You can follow the news about it on Steam.

About Games Operators
Games Operators is a publishing company that invests, releases, and promotes video games. The company helps to develop innovative and unique video games like 911 Operator and Radio Commander by getting involved in projects on various levels of progress – from the conceptual phase to nearly finished products. http://www.gameops.pl/

Humanity’s Last Hope Has Tentacles! 16-bit Inspired Retro-Shmup ‘Octonaut’ Heading to Consoles!

Philip Federico
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Available digitally next week for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4

We are bringing the 16-bit style retro shoot’em up Octonaut to consoles. Octonaut will be available digitally worldwide for just US$6.99/€6.99.

https://youtu.be/t5nNq_Pnp_c

Who knew that octopi could fly? Octonaut takes to the skies with eight small but mighty legs and a variety of weapons to fire at his enemies. But will he be able to save humanity from total annihilation?

Inspired by classic arcade side-scrollers, Octonaut bridges the gap between nostalgic challenge and modern accessibility, allowing players to customize their shoot’em up experience. With a variety of play modes and difficulty settings, Octonaut can range from casual fun to a hardcore test of skill!

If you would like to cover Octonaut, the following review codes will be available next week:

  • Xbox One (worldwide)
  • PS4 (please state region: NA, EU, Asia, Japan)
  • Nintendo Switch (please state region: NA, EU, ANZ, JP, HK)

About Octonaut

The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity calls out for help! Octonaut is a retro shoot’em up inspired by 16-bit classics. Save the world from alien invasion by shooting and dodging your way through 8 action-packed levels with sinister bosses! Collect a variety of power-ups including lasers, bowling balls and ninja stars to take down enemies and defend the planet.

Path of Exile: Harvest Launches for PC

Philip Federico
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Harvest, Slay and Reap the Rewards

Auckland, New Zealand – June 19, 2020 – Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile’s latest expansion, Harvest, will launch today for the PC at 1pm PDT with the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions available next week.

Path of Exile: Harvest introduces a Oshabi who has enlisted your help in cultivating the Sacred Grove, an ancient garden of mysterious powers. Seeds can be planted within the grove and when ready to harvest, will produce dangerous monsters. Players will slay these monsters in order to wield their Lifeforce as a powerful crafting resource and to help other exotic crops in their growth. A bountiful harvest can unlock powerful crafting options that are unmatched by any past expansion. 

“One of our favorite aspects of the Harvest League is its crafting system,” said Chris Wilson, Co-founder and Managing Director of Grinding Gear Games. “We have really leaned into designing a crafting system which is much more powerful, accessible and unique than any we have made before. We can’t wait to see how Path of Exile players push the potential of Harvest’s powerful crafting to its limits.”

Path of Exile: Harvest Key Features Include:

  • Download and play all content for free, but never pay-to-win.
  • The Harvest Challenge League and its powerful crafting system.
  • Four new Warcry skills, and a rework of three existing ones.
  • Three new Brands, one Brand support gem and revamped existing brands.
  • New ‘Slam’ skill category including a news Slam skill and support gem. Revamps to existing slams.
  • Dynamic rebalance to existing gameplay.
  • Improvements to over 50 unique items as well as 12 new ones.
  • A Passive Skill Tree revamp
  • Delirium core game intergration

More information about specific features of Path of Exile: Harvest can be found at:  www.pathofexile.com/harvest

About Path of Exile
Path of Exile continues to be one of the largest online Action RPGs with continual, massive audience growth. Launches on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as well as in China and South Korea have almost tripled the Path of Exile player community since August 2017. 

Path of Exile was released in October 2013 to critical acclaim including winning GameSpot’s PC Game of the Year award. Since its launch, Path of Exile has become a global community of over 20 million players including localized versions in English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese and Korean. In 2019, Path of Exile made Steam’s “Most Played” game list for the second year in a row. In November 2019, the first Path of Exile fan convention, ExileCon, took place in Auckland, New Zealand. Path of Exile capped off its most successful year in existence by winning a prestigious BAFTA award for Best Evolving Game from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. 

About Grinding Gear Games
Grinding Gear Games is a game studio founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand. Its team members come from various countries and have a diversity of backgrounds ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design and professional tournament gaming.  After the release of its flagship title, Path of Exile, GGG is committed to ongoing expansion and new content releases for the critically-acclaimed game. In 2018, Tencent acquired a majority interest in Grinding Gear Games.

RAILWAY EMPIRE – NINTENDO SWITCH™ EDITION AVAILABLE NOW

Philip Federico
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Rail tycoon sim rolls into the station with DLC-packed portable debut

Sydney, Australia – (19 June, 2020) – Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Independent Arts Software today launched Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition. Originally developed by Kalypso Media’s in-house developer Gaming Minds Studios, the Nintendo Switchversion arrives courtesy of storied German developer Independent Arts Software, who re-engineered the rail tycoon sim for its portable debut.

Available in a physical retail edition and as a digital purchase via the Nintendo eShop, Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition includes the main game (with all added content and improvements since its initial launch), alongside the Mexico DLC, Crossing the Andes DLC, and The Great Lakes DLC. Additional purchases such as the Germany DLC, France DLC, and Great Britain & Ireland DLC will be available later via the Nintendo eShop.

Railway Empire is available now on Nintendo Switch™, PC, Xbox One and PS4.

Information:
In Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, extend and manage your rail network on the go! Explore the Mexico, The Great Lakes and Crossing the Andes DLCs, unlocking new scenarios on regional maps, additional soundtracks, locomotives as well as the new Night and Snow mode.

Create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition. You’ll also need to hire and manage your workforce if you want to ensure an efficient train service, whilst also developing over 300 technologies ranging from mechanical improvements to the trains themselves to workplace infrastructures and advanced amenities, as you progress through five eras of technological innovation.

However, you can’t just build and research your way to the top – the competition never sleeps! To keep your business on track, you will have to survive against up to three rival tycoons. To move up the ladder, you may have to resort to more cutthroat tactics as you attack and sabotage your opponents through raids and industrial espionage.

Features:

  • Includes the Mexico, The Great Lakes and Crossing the Andes DLCs
  • Exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign
  • Lead your empire to success by establishing a comprehensive rail network and optimizing the transportation of passengers and goods
  • Master challenges and objectives through a range of scenarios, or create the perfect railway network in Construction mode without any financial pressure
  • Acquire over 40 historically accurate locomotives and more than 30 different wagons, all with their own strengths and weaknesses
  • Invest in over 300 new technologies across five different eras to progress and maximize the potential of your rail network
  • Compete with up to three rival companies and sabotage their efforts with bandits and spies

For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

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About the Kalypso Media Group
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 100 employees in 8 locations in Germany, England and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Munich), Gaming Minds Studios (Gütersloh) and Claymore Game Studios (Darmstadt).

Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster and Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition. Upcoming releases include Dungeons 3 – Complete Collection (26/06/20), Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (28/08/20), Port Royale 4 (25/09/20) and Spacebase Startopia (23/10/20). Kasedo Games’ recent releases are Filament. Upcoming releases include Distant Kingdoms and console versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus.

More information about the Kalypso Media Group is available at www.kalypsomedia.com.

YOU GOTTA HAVE SOUL TO TAKE ON MUTANT BEHEMOTHS

Philip Federico
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Latest Rangers of Oblivion updates promise a wild ride as mutating monsters are discovered in Malheim; do not approach unless you are armed and dangerous

YOOZOO Games, Shanghai — 19.06.2020 | Hit mobile RPG, Rangers of Oblivion, is to receive an extensive update this summer which includes — amongst other things — a new, mutated Behemoth, five unique wild souls and other innovations that bring new gameplay dimensions for those sworn to protect these lands.

Wildsouls are mystical fragments that contain the powers of the ancient Gods. Each Ranger establishes a connection with a Wildsoul through a ritual, enabling them to fight against the giants while harnessing these powers. Wildsouls offers Rangers different strengths and each have their own qualities, supporting different playing styles. There are five new souls who, together with the hunters, are reuniting the shattered land:

• Mercury – Oracle of Light (Light Wildsoul)
• Lear – The Two-Faced God (Shadow Wildsoul)
• Panoptica – The Observer (Mystic Wildsoul)
• Diana – Goddess of the Hunt (Titan Wildsoul)
• Cupid – Goddess of Love (Natural Wildsoul)

The Rangers at the forefront of the conflict have discovered a new, mutated Behemoth. On the surface, they look deceptively like the normal descendants. However, when angered, these giants develop far greater power, speed, and aggressiveness than the common species. When under attack, they protect their limbs with special crystals powered by a primeval energy; standard Ranger weapons cannot harm them.

Soulblades were invented with the express aim of breaking these crystalline mutations and defeating these super-charged behemoths. From now on, hunters can carry two different types of weapons — normal weapons and Soulblades — on them during the hunt, switching as and when they need to. Soulblades can be unlocked from level 80 upwards,  through a side quest.

Since the previous Rangers of Oblivion update, there is now an option to customise the outfits of each Ranger with talismans. In addition, a package for newcomers to Malheim also offers items which improve their early hunting experiences. There are different packages that contain rare items, wild souls, costumes, companion costumes and much more.

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About YOOZOO Games
YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.

PORT ROYALE 4 GLIDES INTO BETA ON STEAM

Philip Federico
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Developer featurette details gameplay variety and changes
to trading sim’s strategic formula

Sydney, Australia – (19 June, 2020) – Publisher Kalypso Media and in-house developer Gaming Minds Studios have announced that upcoming trading sim Port Royale 4 is now available in closed beta on Steam. Previously exclusive to customers pre-purchasing the game from the Kalypso Store, access to the beta has now been extended, granting all Steam pre-orders entry as well.

Available in English and German, the Port Royale 4 beta includes the game’s tutorial, full Spanish campaign and newly added English-nation campaign, and the option to play as England in the game’s Free Mode. Players are also invited to complete a survey to shape the game ahead of its full release on 25th September 2020. 

Arriving with the Steam beta is an updated beta roadmap, brand-new screenshots and is the ‘6 Seaworthy Questions’ video, in which Gaming Minds Studios Creative Director Daniel Dumont dives into Port Royale 4‘s varied gameplay as well as important changes to the series’ fourth entry, such as turn-based naval combat.

Port Royale 4 is available for pre-purchase on the Kalypso Store in two variants: a Standard Edition, which includes the base game on release and full access to the closed beta, and an Extended Edition, which adds a digital soundtrack and exclusive in-game bonus content. 

Information:
In Port Royale 4, set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century. Take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor and learn what it takes to manage and grow a small settlement into a bustling trader city.

Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of multiple cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfil tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.

Introducing: naval battles! For the first time in series’ history, combat encounters are turn-based, with up to 8 ships battling at once. Turn the tide with tactical captain manoeuvres to ensure a glorious victory each and every fight.

Features:

  • Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles
  • Four single player campaigns following each nation on a path to glory
  • Appoint a leader from four different character classes: The Explorer, Merchant, Buccaneer and Pirate
  • Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge game world
  • Navigate cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes
  • Choose from 50 buildings to produce goods such as rum and luxuries
  • Construct town buildings with neighbourhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the happiness of your citizens
  • Sail 18 historically authentic ships from the late 16th and 17th centuries
  • Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains
  • Unlock licences, building permits, new buildings and ships by growing reputation within your chosen nation

For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

About the Kalypso Media Group
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 100 employees in 8 locations in Germany, England and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Munich), Gaming Minds Studios (Gütersloh) and Claymore Game Studios (Darmstadt).

Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster. Upcoming releases include Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition (19/06/20), Dungeons 3 – Complete Collection (26/06/20), Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (28/08/20), Port Royale 4 (25/09/20) and Spacebase Startopia (23/10/20). Kasedo Games’ upcoming titles include Filament, Distant Kingdoms and console versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus.

More information about the Kalypso Media Group is available at www.kalypsomedia.com.

Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Once More to November 19

Travis Bruno
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Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Once More to November 19

CD Projekt RED has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has once again been delayed from its already previously announced release date. Originally set for September 17th the company is now aiming to have the title release roughly two months later on November 19th for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC with a Stadia version coming sometime down the line. This delay follows an earlier push back from the previously planned April 16th release.

The announcement can be found in its entirety below but the primary reason for Cyberpunk 2077‘s delay appears to be so the company can make sure that massive amount of content that is offered in the game and the various systems that tie everything together are properly balanced and to clean out any bugs that may hamper or ruin the player’s experience.

GLOBAL MUSIC STAR TASH SULTANA RECORDS POWERFUL COVER TRACK FOR LAUNCH OF ‘THE LAST OF US PART II’ – SEQUEL TO ONE OF THE BIGGEST GAMES IN PLAYSTATION HISTORY

Philip Federico
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  1. PlayStation Australia has partnered with Sony Music’s one-person powerhouse Tash Sultana in her first-ever brand partnership to mark the launch of PlayStation®4 exclusive, The Last of Us™ Part II
  2. The Last of Us Part II is the highly anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed The Last of Us™ – winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards

SYDNEY, Jun 19, 2020 – To mark the highly anticipated launch of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us™ Part II, PlayStation Australia has partnered with Sony Music Australia to re-record ‘Through The Valley’ – the iconic track from the game’s Reveal Trailer that went viral in 2016 – with acclaimed Australian artist, Tash Sultana.

While respecting the original track arrangement and the intensity felt in the Reveal Trailer, Tash Sultana combines her hauntingly beautiful vocals and guitar talent to create a remarkable rendition of ‘Through The Valley’ that is truly hers. The result is a stunning collision of two cultures that will excite both the huge followings of The Last of Us™ and music fans everywhere.

Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II is the cinematic, action-adventure sequel title to the critically acclaimed The Last of Us. Players will discover an emotional story challenging their notions of right and wrong. The title is a gripping adventure in a beautiful yet dangerous world, where you play as Ellie in an action-survival gameplay using tense melee combat, fluid movement and dynamic stealth.

Patrick Lagana, Director of Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia said, “’Through The Valley’ became a #1 hit in several markets when featured in the 2016 reveal trailer for The Last of Us Part II*, so recreating this with a phenomenal Aussie talent like Tash Sultana truly creates a special Australian moment to mark the launch of one of our biggest titles for PS4.”

Tash Sultana said, “This is the first time I’ve done a collab like this. Usually it’s kinda just like writing sessions with other musos but this is for a game and it’s different as it’s not my usual style to venture into so I’m completely honoured to be asked to do something like this. I can’t wait to see it in the game world.”

Watch the Tash Sultana x The Last Of Us Part II ‘Through The Valley’ video here.

Exclusive to PlayStation 4, The Last of Us Part II is available now on PlayStation Store and via select Australian retailers with a recommended retail price of $99.95 AUD.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia. On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

The original track by US blues and folk artist Shawn James, is sung by lead character Ellie in The Last of Us Part II reveal trailer and tells a dark tale of struggle and someone who, by the grace of their own killer instinct, does not fear. The song is reminiscent of Ellie’s experience in a cruel post-pandemic world.

About Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd

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