‘Captivating Sci-Fi story with a modern nostalgic feeling’ ‘Celebrating the golden times of RPGs’

Stuttgart, Germany – June 9th 2020 – ININ Games, Deck13 and Radical Fish Games are very excited to announce that the captivating JRPG CrossCode is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4. With more than 400.000 digital copies sold for PC, CrossCode is finally coming to consoles. 

CrossCode for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4 will be available in all major retail stores in Europe and North America starting from August 28th 2020. Furthermore, the exclusive and limited SteelBook® Edition and Collector’s Edition are available only at Strictly Limited Games starting today. The digital editions can soon be ordered in the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store and will be released on July 9th 2020.

CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D game that comes with a captivating sci-fi storyline and silky smooth physics. Magnificent worlds and a fast-paced combat system are combined with outstanding puzzle mechanics and lots of options for character growth. A strong main story and lots of side content allow you to spend up to 80 hours in the detailed, nostalgic pixel world. 

CrossCode is set in the distant future, where you follow a player named Lea. Lea logs into a fictional MMO called CrossWorlds. Lea suffers from memory loss and is mute. The path to regain Lea’s memory is to play CrossWorlds, discover all the game locations and meet other players. Bit by bit as Lea’s memory returns, the mystery surrounding CrossWorlds will unravel – and you will discover why a mute player is stuck in this game in the first place. 

CrossCode had seven years of community-driven development behind its creation and was hugely anticipated by a strong fanbase before its successful release on Steam.

CrossCode features:
* Abundant main story and side content

* Outstanding Retro-style music

* Great variety of puzzles

* Fast-paced combat system

* Combining the best of JRPG and action adventure games in a modern retro-styled look

* Discover a large SciFi world with 7 unique realms 

* Fight more than 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fights

* Explore 7 vast dungeons with unique themes and puzzle mechanics

CrossCode SteelBook® Edition The limited CrossCode SteelBook® Edition for PC, Nintendo Switch and PS4 features:

• Game
• Instruction Card
• Manual
• Variant reversible Cover
• Original SteelBook®
• Individually numbered limited Edition

The SteelBook® Edition is exclusively available at the Strictly Limited Games Partner Shop for €39.99. The PlayStation 4 SteelBook® edition is limited to only 2,000 copies worldwide. The Nintendo Switch SteelBook® edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. The PC SteelBook® edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide.

About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit http://inin.games 

About Deck13

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers, employing more than 60 creative minds in Frankfurt. Deck13 Interactive has developed over 20 titles, including major releases such as Lords of the Fallen and The Surge. With the “Deck13 Spotlight” label the team established a publishing service in 2014 to help independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

About Radical Fish 

We are a young studio and crazy about details. So we tend to polish our stuff, be it animations, controls, physics or that one pixel in the interface that just didn’t seem right. We like our games with a touching story and deep, fast-paced gameplay. You find those qualities in RPGs, Action-Adventures, Beat’em Ups, and all kind of genres, really. So we think: why not simply mix up those genres and create something new? And since we all grew up in the 16bit area, we add some good ol’ 2D sprite art on top. That’s what we do in a nutshell.

The Latest Elite Dangerous Free Update is Out Today for all PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Players

Cambridge, UK – June 9, 2020 — Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) announced today that, after two beta periods,  the Elite Dangerous Fleet Carriers free update is now available for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system.

Fleet Carriers have arrived, and they bring all kinds of exciting possibilities for all Elite Dangerous Commanders. With a 500-light-year jump range, Fleet Carriers provide a new platform for deep-space exploration and long-range travel, equipped with every essential players could ever need. No matter where you are in space, you are home on a Fleet Carrier. 

Offering a range of on-board services, capabilities, and customisation options, Fleet Carriers are truly tailored to suit any play style, offering the ability to rearm, refuel, and repair on the go. They can be upgraded with a range of services, from Universal Cartographics and Outfitting, to your own personal Redemption Officer. Those extra amenities can make Fleet Carriers’ owners earn extra when visiting Commanders sell bonds, buy modules, and more.

Thanks to these mega ships’ 16 landing pads capacity, it has never been easier to organise whole squadron of Commanders to explore the furthest reaches of space. Feet Carriers’ proprietors retain full landing clearance, having the last word about who has permission to come on-board. It is up to them to decide if they want to give refuge to wanted criminals or protect their good name.

Fleet Carriers, Elite Dangerous latest free update, is now available to all PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players. For more information, follow Elite Dangerous on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit the Elite Dangerous official website at elitedangerous.com.

About Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Some may know you as an ally; others will call you a pirate, a bounty hunter, a smuggler, an explorer, an assassin, a hero… Fly alone or with friends, fight for a cause or go it alone. Your actions change the galaxy around you in an ever-unfolding story. Start with a small starship and a handful of credits, and do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to stand among the ranks of the Elite.

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent creator of self-published videogame franchises 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 games, currently focusing on videogame consoles and personal computers.

Become part of a story soaked in soldiers’ blood, full of bravery, sacrifice, and determination in Medic: Pacific Corpsman – a single-player FPP adventure simulation game offering a unique take on the Pacific War.

Save soldiers’ lives and face the horrors of the Pacific War from a different perspective. Step onto the battlefield not as a sharpshooter, but as an American medic, also known as a corpsman, serving in the US military. Instead of spreading death and terror among your enemies, bring help, comfort, and hope to wounded soldiers from your unit. It is your job to save your fallen brothers in arms from certain death, or at least recover their remains. Try to rescue as many troops as you can and learn that being a true hero has more than just one meaning.

Add the game to your Steam Wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281640/Medic_Pacific_Corpsman), so you won’t miss any updates from the front line.

ABOUT MEDIC: PACIFIC CORPSMAN

Medic: Pacific Corpsman is a single-player FPP adventure simulation game offering a unique take on the Pacific War, inspired by historic events, movies, and TV series such as Pearl Harbor, Hacksaw Ridge, Midway, Saving Private Ryan, and The Pacific. Become a true hero. Survive the horrors of the battlefield, dodge bullets, and bring salvation to the wounded. Be their last hope in the chaotic reality of the Pacific Front. Resuscitate, patch up, and carry soldiers to safety, all to change the course of the battle. Most importantly, be ready for the hardest choice every medic must make: decide who lives and who dies. Resources are limited, time is running out, and not everyone’s chances of survival are equal.

MEDIC: PACIFIC CORPSMAN – MAIN FEATURES

• A unique take on the war – become part of a story full of bravery, sacrifice, and determination, all soaked in soldiers’ blood.
• An everchanging battlefield – act fast, be cautious, avoid the enemy, hide from bombshells, and dodge bullets.
• Strategic thinking, smart foresight, and resourcefulness are a must – choose your methods and how to distribute the available supplies, but most of all, think before you act.
• Make hard choices – remember that you are one, and they are many. Assess the injured, determine the seriousness of the wounds, and have the final word on who gets to live and who dies.
• Experience the unthinkable – view the horrors of war with your own eyes. Hear your fellow soldiers screaming in agony. Witness the gore covering the ground. Feel the pain of those knowing they will never see their loved ones again.

Medic: Pacific Corpsman is currently under development for PC.

About Games Operators
Games Operators is a publishing company that invests in, 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 at various levels of progress – from the conceptual phase to nearly-finished products. http://www.gameops.pl/

Alawar has announced a partnership with Wooden Monkeys Studio (Moscow) in the development of an upcoming project.

A detective adventure with an in-depth storyline and a female protagonist is planned for 2021 and will be published by Alawar (Beholder, Do Not Feed the Monkeys).

We immediately saw the potential of a new game. Its exciting gameplay and strong main character make it appealing and accessible to a wide audience who enjoy detective adventures. We’re thrilled to combine our forces with our friends at Wooden Monkeys and help them bring this gem to players worldwide.
Sergey Zanin, CEO of Alawar

We are so excited to announce our new title, which we make with people who had a hand in such indie-hits as Don’t Feed the Monkeys and Beholder. That means a grave responsibility for us.

We are very happy to be able to use not only Alawar’s support but also their vast experience in developing and publishing narrative projects without changing our original idea. Based on this, we are sure that we’ll be able to create an amazing enjoyable game!

David Aramyan, founder of Wooden Monkeys

We plan to release the game in 2021. Stay tuned.

About the company

Since 1999, Alawar has released over 500 projects from more than 250 developers. The publisher provides comprehensive expertise in financing, business analytics, expert assessment, localization, testing, marketing, and PR.

Wooden Monkeys is a young and ambitious development Studio from Moscow. Founded in 2018, known as the developer of a narrative PC thriller Save Koch.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 9, 2020) – Leading video game publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and developers Slightly Mad Studios, today announced Project CARS 3, the next installment in the Project CARS racing franchise. The game will be available for PlayStation^® 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM^® in summer 2020.

Your Ultimate Driver Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend with Project CARS 3 comes packed with over 200 elite-brand road and race-cars, and over 140 global circuits complete with 24-hour cycles and evocative all-4-season, all-weather racing.

Along with all the thrills, emotions, and fun from the vibrant world of motor racing that has always been a mainstay of the Project CARS franchise, Project CARS 3 brings a host of exciting new features to increase both the fun factor and accessibility.

New to the best-seller franchise is an engaging and challenging Career Mode that will see drivers own their stable of exclusive machinery for the first time. Drivers will need to race hard to upgrade their cars with authentic performance parts that realistically affect handling and power as they battle their way up to the top of the racing world.

Also new to the franchise is a wide range of customization options for cars, including wheels, tires, rims, and more, as well as personalization options that will let players create their racing hero persona.

The seasoned racing game developers at Slightly Mad Studios have worked tirelessly to make Project CARS 3 the most accessible entry in the franchise’s history catering to all drivers no matter their skill level. A completely redeveloped controller experience, fully scalable assists, a revamped model for even more convincing and fun handling, and a whole new, fun First Time User Experience will allow everyone—from franchise veterans to sim-racing pros to rookie drivers—to fully experience the authenticity of pure racing.

Along with a new emphasis on the visceral sense of speed coupled with intense crash effects, authentic car-contact and enhanced AI, Project CARS 3 is all set to continue the franchise’s authentic journey into the pounding heart of motor racing fun for everyone.

“It’s been quite a journey watching the Project CARS franchise go from strength to strength these last five years, and we’re delighted to finally lift the wrap on Project CARS 3,” said Ian Bell, founder and CEO, Slightly Mad Studios. “While realism and authenticity continue to be at the core of the franchise, we’ve added a host of new options to ensure that Project CARS 3 is also the most accessible game in the franchise’s history. We really couldn’t be more excited to show off our new Project CARS game to both fans of the franchise and those who are ready to experience racing at its very best.”

The Project CARS franchise debuted in 2015 to critical praise and quickly went on to sell over 2 million units in its first year. The follow-up, 2017’s Project CARS 2, won the gamescom award for the Best Simulation Game. Now, with this third installment, the team at Slightly Mad Studios continues in the tradition of delivering an authentic racing experience that allows players to create and live out their own ultimate driver journey.

To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

ABOUT SLIGHTLY MAD STUDIOS
Slightly Mad Studios is the team behind the critically acclaimed GTR® series, Need For Speed® Shift™ & Shift 2 Unleashed® & the Project CARS Franchise. It has over 10 years of pedigree in racing games, and Project CARS represents the culmination of all that experience and heritage.
Keep up to date with Slightly Mad Studios by visiting their website: https://www.slightlymadstudios.com
Or on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/slightlymadteam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slightlymadstudios
Slightly Mad Studios is a Codemasters® company

ABOUT CODEMASTERS:
Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.

In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.

For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

© 2020 Slightly Mad Studios Limited. Published and distributed by the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Group. Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS, the SMS logo, and the Project CARS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slightly Mad Studios Limited (a Codemasters Company). The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

Published and distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. in the Americas.

Press Release © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Germany-based Gaming Minds Studios, developer of Port Royale 4 and
Railway Empire, now wholly owned by Kalypso Media Group

Ridgewood, NJ – (June 9, 2020) – Kalypso Media Group GmbH has today announced the complete takeover of Gaming Minds Studios, with the publisher now owning 100% of shares in the developer of the upcoming Port Royale 4. 
 
The move strengthens the previous partnership between the two companies, in which Kalypso Media owned 60% of shares following the insolvency of previous publisher Ascaron Entertainment and the foundation of the studio in 2009 by Ascaron veterans Daniel Dumont and Kay Struve. Together, Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios then produced several well-known titles including Patrician IV, Port Royale 3, Grand Ages: Medieval and Railway Empire. 

The remaining 40% shares have now been acquired by Kalypso Media retroactively from January 2020, with Daniel Dumont and Kay Struve remaining as Studio Heads of Gaming Minds Studios for the long-term future.

“The complete takeover of Gaming Minds is a logical result of our strategy to expand our own development resources not only in Germany, but also internationally” says Simon Hellwig, owner and Global Managing Director of Kalypso Media. “We are offering the highly qualified and motivated team in Gütersloh the opportunity to focus exclusively on the further development of exciting franchises such as Railway Empire and Port Royale and to establish their own engine even more strongly within the rest of the Kalypso Media Group.”

Daniel Dumont, Studio Head at Gaming Minds Studios said, “Above all, we want to develop great simulation and strategy games on all platforms that players will love to play for years to come.”

“It is a great relief to us that we have had a strong, secure publishing partner in Kalypso for over 10 years, who have always supported us fully and share in our philosophy for the studio.” adds Kay Struve, Studio Head at Gaming Minds Studios.

Gaming Minds Studios is currently working on finalizing the long-awaited trading simulation Port Royale 4 for PC, Xbox One, Playstation®4 in autumn 2020 and on Nintendo Switch™ in Q1 2021. The Windows PC beta can be played now and is available exclusively on the Kalypso Store.

For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com
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Action MMO TERA Receives New Apex Class Skills and New Dungeon on June 30, 2020, for Xbox One and PlayStation 4

SEATTLE, June 9, 2020 — En Masse Entertainment, a player-focused publisher dedicated to delivering great games and great service, today announced the all-new Awakening update for their successful, long-running action MMO TERA, which features new Apex class skills for all 13 classes as well as the Dark Reach Citadel Dungeon. TERA’s new Awakening update is scheduled to launch on June 30, 2020, for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
 

In preparation for this new update, En Masse is today releasing a hotfix build with a new event dungeon, Demon’s Wheel, and the return of the fan-favorite dungeon RK-9 kennel!

In this Awakening update, console players may enjoy new and unique abilities for each class that allows for a more dynamic combat role. Players who have reached level 65 and item level 439 can start the Velika Banquet questline and earn their new Apex skills. With these new abilities unlocked players can test their skills and dive into the Dark Reach Citadel Dungeon to take on fearsome foes and unravel the machinations of a mysterious faction.   

TERA has entertained and enthralled just under five million players on console in North America, the EU, and Japan since it launched in 2018 and over 9 million players in North America on PC for over 8 years. 

For more information about the new Awakening Update, please visit:
https://tera.enmasse.com/news/posts/get-ready-to-get-awakened 

Stay up-to-date on all the latest TERA information by following the game on Twitter, Facebook and Discord, or check out the official TERA website.

ABOUT EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with its inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Closers, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.

Game-changing technology delivers tactile audio for a truly revolutionary experience

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – June 9th, 2020 – Scottish-based audio hardware company Drown Ltd. is excited to announce the official launch of their revolutionary gaming earphones, which have begun shipping to Indiegogo backers and those who pre-ordered units via the Drown website.

A new way to experience gaming audio, Drown tactile earphones use tactile transmission of audio waves to deliver a fully immersive gaming experience. Drown gives players the power to perceive their in-game surrounding as if it were a real-life physical space, delivering precise spatial awareness that gives gamers the edge they need to dominate during play.

Drown’s technology was created and patented by Canadian sound engineer Mark O’Callaghan, who set out to change the audio landscape. Recognising the importance of audio, music and spatial awareness in gaming, Mark partnered with Silicon Valley design veteran David Law to take Drown from prototype to mass production. They have assembled a crack team of gamers, designers, and engineers, all focused on enhancing gaming audio for a unique and totally new experience. Drown is now shipping their first units to Indiegogo backers, expected to arrive in June 2020.

So how does it work? Drown is proud to be the world’s first tactile audio platform to use all three audio pathways to players’ brain for deeply enhanced audio realism. Using patented waveguide technology, sound is guided to the ear canal without reflection in the outer ear, providing a fully immersive sound unlike any other. While over-the-ear headphones lose fidelity because of the distance between the speaker and the ear, Drown transmits the acoustic vibrations directly to the nerves and cartilage in your pinnae, enriching the bass and the overall sound quality.

Sony and Microsoft are developing spatial audio technology for their upcoming consoles while Drown can produce the same next-generation audio for players today. Drown is uniquely positioned to be the only headphones on the market able to take full advantage of the added spatial audio quality delivered by the two new audio engines 

Ideal for competitive gamers or simply by those who enjoy getting lost in the soundscapes of their favourite open-world titles, Drown promises to bring players closer to their favourite games in a previously unimaginable way.

Key Features

• Acoustic seals: The Drown patented silicone seals fit comfortably to deliver a perfectly shaped audio wave. The seals come in four different sizes, meticulously designed to fit ears of nearly all different shapes and sizes.
• Graphene Drivers: Drown uses high-quality graphene dynamic drivers to transmit greater audio information, and enriched bass. The driver is precisely positioned to transfer subtle vibration cues to the outer ear.
• Wired for lag-free gaming: High-quality cable give the best possible acoustic signal and eliminate lag for the highest quality gaming experience.
• Passive Noise Isolation.
• The Drown bass is deep without overwhelming the higher frequencies. The best of both worlds for the most authentic sound.

Drown will begin shipping to Indiegogo backers in June 2020 and is available for retail sale through the Drown website.

Review units are now available in limited numbers, so please reach out to the email below for further information.

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About Drown Ltd.

Drown is a Scottish-based audio hardware company created by Canadian sound engineer Mark O’Callaghan and David Law a Silicon Valley design veteran. The team is an experienced crew of gamers, visionaries, engineers, and creative thinkers, launching the world’s first tactile earphones for gaming. Drown recognises how quality audio can make a huge difference in people’s lives and strive for audio excellence in every product off the production line. The Drown team 3D printed over 1,000 design iterations to perfect the way their audio was delivered and the first production run for tactile earphones will be available to retail in June 2020.

Battle through the most outlandish reality TV show this side of Tiger King

Moscow, Russia – June 9th, 2020 – Rustic Fantastic development studio and 101XP publishing team are excited to announce that the cosmic arcade-style beat ’em up Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is coming to PC this year.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is an arcade beat-’em-up set in an intergalactic game show. Forced to compete in gruesome challenges to reclaim his stolen face, Ed must endure this torturous reality show while also trying to take down the sinister forces behind this business we call show.

Featuring hand-drawn art inspired by cartoonishly grotesque animation like Ren & Stimpy, Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show takes players through some of the weirdest and wildest worlds imaginable. As you battle through waves of bloodthirsty aliens, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the inner workings of the most sadistic game show in the universe.

While making their way through the game’s worlds, the player will end up working towards one of several possible endings, determined by the set of side quests they choose to complete. Ed’s really gonna have to get his hands dirty by completing various tasks for the local aliens. Well, at least the ones who do not immediately want to kill him, that is!

To get an early look at Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show, a free demo will be available as part of the Steam Game Festival June 16th – 22nd. It’s only available for a limited time, so sign up here as a reminder to ensure you don’t miss out!

“I’ve always been a fan of strange alien worlds and arcade action, and with Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show I let my imagination run wild,” said Olga Makushenko, Managing Director of Premium Games at 101XP. “It goes to some really outlandish places, but the whole thing is wrapped up in satire about showbiz, which has become more outlandish than ever in today’s world of reality TV and celebrity culture. Redneck Ed has been a trip to make and I can’t wait for people to lay eyes on its bizarre sights for the first time.”

About Rustic Fantastic
Rustic Fantastic is a team of indie developers, comprised of 5 people from Moscow and St. Petersburg with almost 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, who also happen to be huge fans of 80s pop culture. Together with the publisher 101XP, Rustic Fantastic is preparing their new game Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show for release. Redneck Ed is Rustic Fantastic’s first major project and has been under development since 2018

About 101XP
101XP is an international online games publisher and developer of its own innovative gaming platform 101XP.com. Comprising a team of highly qualified professionals passionate about games and the gaming industry, 101XP has published such games as Eternal Magic, Era of Legends, and Jade Dynasty. It’s currently working on the surreal beat-’em-up showbiz satire Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show.