Rise: Promise of the Guardian Update Starts on June 10

Hot off its fifteenth anniversary festivities, renowned MMORPG, MapleStory, is offering players another cause for celebration with the arrival of a new class, Adele, in the Rise: Promise of the Guardian content update. Beginning June 10, Maplers can participate in fresh events, meet the newest addition to the MapleStory universe, Adele, a High Flora Warrior of Grandis, and explore a new region.

Adele is a highly anticipated class coming to Global MapleStory on June 24, after her popular introduction in Korea’s MapleStory server. Wielding Aether Swords conjured from pure magic, Maplers will find Adele nearly unstoppable, striking enemies without ever touching them.

Starting on June 10, the Tera Burning event will be back to support players leveling up new characters during the Rise event period. Players can rapidly gain a total of three level increases through each advancement up to level 200. Players who reach levels 200, 205, and 210, respectively, with their Tera Burning character after completing 5th job advancement, will receive special quest rewards.

Rounding out the Rise: Promise of the Guardian update, Maplers can participate in several themed events to earn a variety of gifts along the way:

●     Rise Salon: The first stop on the journey, players level 101 and beyond can pop in after completing the ‘[Rise] Invitation to the Rise Salon’ quest through the event notifier.

●     Rise Fountain: Granting wishes to visitors, the Rise Fountain is an area where players can come to put their Rise Coins aside, earning themselves varied rewards.

●     Rise Coin Shop: The main shop in the Rise Salon, players will need to find Gilberto in the Rise Salon map to purchase a variety of items using Rise Coins.

●     Rise Royal Shop: For players looking for special items, the Rise Royal Shop is a player’s paradise. Maplers who find and chat with Melissa can purchase a multitude of items here with Rise Coins.

●     Rise Stamp Shop: Diligent players who collect all of the daily Salon Stamps can purchase a plethora of goods from the Rise Stamp Shop, which houses everything useful and convenient.

●     Rise Famous Painting: This painting is said to be the most cherished painting by Daria, the Rise Salon’s host. Players who use the Salon Stamp can acquire a mysterious buff from the painting.

Kicking off on July 8, Maplers level 205 and beyond will also uncover Reverse City, a region along the Arcane River, and discover the upside down city.

For more details on the MapleStory Rise: Promise of the Guardian update, visit http://maplestory.nexon.net/ and follow @MapleStory on Twitter for exclusive contests and teasers.

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About MapleStory http://maplestory.nexon.net/

First released in North America in May 2005, MapleStory became one of the largest and most active free-to-play, side-scrolling MMORPGs in the world. With over 13 million registered players from its Global services alone (there are a total of seven MapleStory services around the world), the game continues to grow and evolve alongside its passionate community since launching over 15 years ago. There have been over 274 million characters created to date, which would make MapleStory the 4th highest populated country in the world.

About Nexon America Inc. http://www.nexon.com

Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding  free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them for uniquely western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market.  

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Nintendo Switch Release Arrives in the Big City Q3 2021

ISTANBUL – 3 June 2020 – Circadian City, the life simulation sandbox from publisher Way Down Deep and developer Nowhere Studios, will enter Steam Early Access for Windows PC on 24 July. The PC 1.0 release and Nintendo Switch version begins shaping lives in Q3 2021.

Choose an appearance and a career path, then guide the newest resident of the big city. Control their life 24/7, from building relationships in the day to adventuring and farming in surreal dreams at night.

Voted the “most free-minded city” in the country, Circadian City boasts a rich cultural scene with a friendly and caring community of more than 3,000,000 citizens. Art galleries, concerts, Sunday farmers markets and other diverse activities ensure everyone is always entertained with plenty of options to enjoy while making new friends.

Chat up strangers to become friendly acquaintances, then create bonds of true friendship and love over shared interests ranging from creative pursuits like cooking to playing and following sports. Choose your nearest and dearest carefully, from a range of hetero and LGBTQ romantic options, as relationships have a direct effect on the dream world.

Each friend and acquaintance unlocks special items for use in the dreamscape, with special ones like space-saving boxing gloves performing the functions of many tools only available through close bonds with specific people. Those items can make all the difference deep in the wilderness beyond the safety of the farm near the entrance, where valuable crafting materials await but falling prey to dangers can have negative consequences the next day.

Strike a balance between cultivating rewarding relationships during the day and exploring and crafting at night. Develop one of 16 personality types, each connected to an aspirational life goal promising happiness and prosperity. Reach for the sky in the retro-style urban utopia of Circadian City, knowing those dreams are well within range.

“Daytime and nighttime activities feed into each other in Circadian City,” said Burak Tezateser, Founder and Designer, Nowhere Studios. “What happens during the day shapes what’s available in the dream world, and success in the dream world sets the player up for a better tomorrow. In Early Access, we’ll be adding tons of content to breathe even more life into the city and dream world so players can really feel every change that springs from their actions.”

Circadian City Steam Early Access starts on July 24 for 20% off the regular price of $11.99 USD, and will support English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Chinese (Simplified). 

To learn more, visit the Circadian City website, follow @CircadianCity on Twitter and its official Facebook page.

About Way Down Deep

This boutique Texas publisher aims to bring to life non-violent games set in the real world based on love and life experiences.

About Nowhere Studios

Based out of Istanbul, Nowhere Studios is a diverse team of developers looking to change the world’s perception of games by creating stories conveying positive messages that can bring people together around a peaceful and inclusive culture.

A new era for Elite Dangerous begins in early 2021 with its most ambitious expansion to date, including on-foot exploration and combat

Cambridge, UK – 3 June 2020. It is time to disembark and look up at the stars once more. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) proudly announced today Elite Dangerous: Odyssey, a new major expansion for Elite Dangerous, arriving in early 2021.

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey marks the birth of a highly anticipated new era for the long running definitive space simulation, allowing players to touch down on countless new planets powered by stunning new tech, and explore with unrestricted freedom from a first-person, feet-on-the-ground perspective.

Check out the Elite Dangerous Odyssey announcement trailer, here:

Taking life on the frontier of space to new depths, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey’s emergent gameplay will let players forge their own path through a wide variety of missions, ranging from diplomacy and commerce to lethal stealth and all-out combat. Diverse settings, objectives, and NPCs will offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy.

Conflict will rage as players venture into Elite Dangerous: Odyssey’s intense combat experience. Coordinating with your teammates and selecting the right equipment for the mission at hand will be key to master a multi-layered, tactical sphere of group combat where Commanders, SRVs and starships converge.

Though the Elite Dangerous universe can be a cutthroat, unforgiving place, players can find solace and regroup in social hubs spread throughout the galaxy to plan their next contracts, form new alliances and even procure the coveted services of the Engineers. These public spaces are also the ideal place to acquire and upgrade weapons and gear to suit each Commander’s own gaming style.

“Odyssey is our most ambitious Elite Dangerous expansion to date,” said David Braben, Founder and CEO of Frontier. “Extending coverage to the super-fine scale that is needed for on-foot gameplay while maintaining the vast raw distances measured in light years, is a huge achievement by the team, and greatly extends the already rich Elite Dangerous experience. We hope you will join us to continue this journey of discovery and adventure when Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launches in early 2021.”

For more information, follow Elite Dangerous on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit the Elite Dangerous official website at elitedangerous.com.

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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.

 Play the world’s first run and gun and EAT and then grab a friend for ax-throwing volleys.

PITTBURGH, PA – June 3, 2020 – 

With the Steam Game Festival around the corner, indie developer Mega Cat Studios is kicking off the celebration early with exclusive game demos and Discord-focused events for Bite the Bullet and for Log Jammers. Bite the Bullet is the studio’s long-awaited run and gun and eat, a reimagining of the Metal Slug formula that incorporates roguelite elements, expansive skill trees, and stomach-based weapon crafting. Log Jammers, originally released as a new NES title, is a lightning-fast lumber-themed party game where players volley axes back and forth to score goals or to eliminate opposing cheerleaders.

Both of these games were scheduled for significant convention time in 2020, but with those events shuttered for now, Mega Cat is looking to capture the energy of gaming communities online.

“Losing so many face-to-face event opportunities with players has been hard for us,” James Deighan, Mega Cat Studios founder, says. “Gaming conventions aren’t just about promoting your game. They’re about making real connections with players and gathering one-of-a-kind feedback on your project. It’s exciting to see Steam step in to help fill that void, and we hope to build on that with more virtual player gatherings on Discord.”

That means in addition to playable demos in the Steam Game Festival, Mega Cat is teeing up coordinated events around co-op runs of Bite the Bullet, competitive matches in Log Jammers, and community free-for-alls with other multiplayer titles and trivia games.

It won’t be the same as being on the floor at an event like PAX, but Mega Cat hopes it will help bring gamers together.

“One of the magical parts of going to a convention is going booth to booth to try a bunch of games and ending up standing next to a complete stranger,” Deighan says. “But you’re playing the same game and sharing that new world and new gameplay, and suddenly you are swapping Discord handles and meeting up later in the free play area for a one-shot DnD session.

“With the Steam Game Festival and tools like Discord, maybe we can still enjoy some of that magic,” Deighan says.

To learn more about Bite the Bullet, Log Jammers, or the schedule of Mega Cat Discord events, tune into the Steam Game Festival and visit MegaCatStudios.com.

# # # About Mega Cat Studios: Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Mega Cat Studios is a creative first video game developer with a retro ethos and a culture of innovation. Their library of past title includes modern platform releases as well as retro, cartridge-only experiences. They believe that zombie meat feels like mayonnaise in a plastic bag and tastes like dry-aged venison caked in bleu cheese and marinated in for several days in raw egg yolk sitting beneath a Florida sun.

Rogue-lite VR Action Game SWORDS of GARGANTUA Celebrates First Anniversary, Launches Lounge and MOD Mode
 
Special anniversary events and new weapons inbound through June and July
 
TOKYO – June 3, 2020 – Yomuneco Inc. today announced new content and competitions to celebrate the first anniversary for its rogue-lite VR action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA. Since first launching in June 2019 for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality and Oculus Quest, Yomuneco expanded the availability of SWORDS of GARGANTUA by bringing it to HTC VIVE COSMOS and released an Adventure Mode, Tesseract Abyss.
 
Starting today, new updates include a new 8-player lounge for players to socialize and join games together, new beautifully crafted weapons and the addition of MOD mode for creators. Yomuneco will also host a shield design competition and release even more brand-new weapons for the 1-year anniversary throughout June and July.
 
Reflecting on Year One from Yomuneco Co-Founder and CSO Kiyoshi Shin:
“On June 7, 2020, ‘Swords of Gargantua’ will be one year old. We were able to reach the first anniversary thanks to all the fans who continued playing. The way you are playing has always encouraged the development team and provided us with new discoveries and challenges. We will continue to do our best to meet your expectations. We hope that you will continue to play and support us to create a future for VR that does not yet exist.”
 
Available Now
 
Online Lounge
The Online Lounge is a new area where up to 8 players can come together and socialize. Players can also use emotes to visually express their emotions and this pairs well with the game’s native voice chat. Players can also start 4-player co-op quests through the lounge.
 
New Weapons: Suzaku & Phoenix
Suzaku and Phoenix are independent one-handed swords. Suzaku is a weapon specializing in attack power, and Phoenix is a weapon specialized in defense. By holding both, players can become an ultimate sword fighter. Participate in in-game events between now and June 26 to unlock these weapons.
 
MOD Mode (Beta version)
MOD mode is a new mode where players can customize in-game parameters such as the player’s attack, movement speed, or customizing enemy wave types. It has been in alpha for PCVR players, and with this update, it will move into beta and be available for Oculus Quest players, too.
 
Coming Soon in June and July: Events and Updates
 
Shield Design Competition
SWORDS of GARGANTUA will host a special shield design competition where one lucky winner’s design will be remade in-game for everyone to use. The competition will run from June 5th through July 3rd. More information about rules can be found on the official Discord event channel: https://discord.gg/UcfNVU3
 
Two More Mystery Weapons to Come Soon
Brand new weapon designs will be available for players to add to their arsenal of blades. Stay tuned for more information on these weapons over the coming weeks.
 
PSVR Release Date
Due to the global impact of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Yomuneco is planning the PSVR release of SWORDS of GARGANTUA for summer 2020.
 
*Please note that the above information is subject to change. Register for the SWORDS of GARGANTUA Discord channel for updates: https://discord.gg/UcfNVU3  
 
SWORDS of GARGANTUA is a fast-paced rogue-lite action for game 1-4 players featuring realistic swordplay in an immersive VR-enabled online environment. Fight solo or join with up to three others in online co-op, mastering your swordsmanship in blocking, parrying, and attacking, as well as your fighting strategy to defeat the mighty Gargantua!
 
Key Features:

• Hyper-Realistic VR Swordsmanship: Swing, stab, crush and parry. Wield over 30 discoverable weapons and fight your way through 101 floors of enemies hell bent on stopping you from reaching the colossal end-boss, Gargantua.
• Rogue-lite Action: Each play through gives different floor advancement choices along the way; play it safe, but it’ll take more battles to reach the end, or skip to a deeper level and be cursed with major disadvantages and debuffs while fighting tougher enemies.
• Character Progression: Keep all the weapons, items, coins and stat upgrades collected through each play permanently. Take excess weapons and combine them to make stronger versions to aid in progressively difficult battles.
• Co-op Multiplayer: Play with up to three other adventurers. Call the shots with native voice chat and defeat the mighty Gargantua.

Players can already play SWORDS of GARGANTUA on the following platforms:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/895200/Swords_of_Gargantua/
Oculus Rift: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2001971263187898
Oculus Quest: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3064046640291676/
VIVEPORT: https://www.viveport.com/apps/bb242289-9aca-4b5c-8f93-f3a6a51de1b3

Follow SWORDS of GARGANTUA:
Discord: https://discord.gg/UcfNVU3
Official Website: http://www.gargantuavr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GargantuaVR
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargantuavr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GargantuaVR/

About Yomuneco Inc.
Yomuneco Inc. is a virtual reality game development company based out of Tokyo, Japan. Yomuneco is dedicated to the creation of high-quality multiplayer experiences in VR, and considers this to be their contribution to society and the world at large. To that end, we provide VR game planning, development, and management services. For more information about Yomuneco, please check out our official website: http://www.yomune.co/.

The very positive rated game just got a lot more interesting with new resources, decor and much more

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 3, 2020 – City building RPG HammerHelm received a massive update today. The game, which is currently in Early Access on Steam® with an 83% ‘very positive’ rating out of 118 ratings, is being developed by the devoted one person development studio: SuperSixStudios. The build includes new resources, home and town decor and a lot of other updates that bring the vibrant world of HammerHelm to life. The RPG lets players take on the role of their personalized dwarf as they build a thriving city. HammerHelm combines strategic city building with third person adventuring for a unique player experience.

Go to the Steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/664000/HammerHelm/ 

Discover a flourishing new world 
While players build their town, complete quests and fight enemies, they’ll discover a lively world with new valuable resources that will help keep their townspeople happy. These resources can be used to craft items and place new structures in town. The total number of structures have risen from 30 to 45. With the new update, there are over 100 craft items in HammerHelm, including seven new town and home decor items such as birch-and cherry blossom trees, firefly lampposts and apiaries. The build area for the town has also increased significantly, allowing players to build an even bigger town. Furthermore, the game now features full controller support, the UI has been updated, combat has been improved and there are numerous quality of life features and fixes.

About HammerHelm
The dwarves of HammerHelm dream of living above ground, under the sun and clouds. As their leader, you help them establish their home and guide them towards prosperity. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need. The bigger your town, the bigger your adventure!
 
Features
•    Build a town with over 45 structures where you can craft and buy items
•    Explore the world and its many creatures in the dungeons, caves, mines and more
•    Complete quests and manage your town to ensure the citizens are happy and safe
•    Fight dangerous enemies in a fast-paced, action combat system

About SOEDESCO
SOEDESCO® is a worldwide publisher of both digital and boxed games on multiple platforms. The company was founded in 2002, with its headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Their portfolio includes titles such as Owlboy, Among the Sleep, Dollhouse and Teslagrad. SOEDESCO also publishes their own IPs including Adam’s Venture®, Real Farm and Truck Driver.

More information about SOEDESCO® and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.soedesco.com or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About SuperSixStudios
SuperSixStudios is a one person studio located in Bend Oregon. Founded in 2014 by Jonathan Hanna, the studio focuses on creating games with unique gameplay and emphasizes community involvement in the development process. The first game from SuperSixStudios is the third person city building game, HammerHelm.

CD PROJEKT RED announces the upcoming release of Master Mirror, the newest free expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, coming to PC, iOS, and Android on June 30th, 2020.

The Master Mirror expansion brings over 70 new cards to GWENT, themed after the shadowy, powerful influence of Gaunter O’Dimm — Master Mirror himself — and his role in key events in the Continent’s history. Among these new cards are faction-specific ones, including a brand new Legendary card type which evolves in both appearance and power as the battle progresses. 11 neutral cards are also included, which can be used across all GWENT factions. In addition, new statuses and abilities will also be introduced, bringing with them a fresh set of tricks and strategies to take advantage of in the heat of combat.

Learn More About the Master Mirror Expansion

In anticipation of the upcoming release, a number of Master Mirror pre-order offers have been added to the GWENT in-game store. These packs will grant players access to new cards from the expansion upon its release, with a unique Gaunter O’Dimm leader skin, as well as a Master Mirror-inspired cardback and title also available in specific packs — ready to equip in-game immediately following purchase. 

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available for free on PC via GOG.COM and Steam, as well as on Android and iOS. For more information on GWENT, please visit playgwent.com.

About GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

In GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities, and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).