Smash rocks, collect coins and tackle bosses once more as Alex Kidd debuts on Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles with stunning new graphics alongside an array of extra content!
Manchester, UK – June 11th, 2020 —Since its initial release on the Master System in 1986, the Sega platforming classic Alex Kidd in Miracle World returns over three decades later in the form of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Premiered live on the IGN Summer of Gaming Show on June 10th, Merge Games, in conjunction with the developer, Jankenteam, bring back the world of Alex Kidd to modern-day systems!
As well as including all of the original content and levels, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX catapults Alex Kidd into a new generation with striking art, improved boss fight systems and different modes! Extra levels will also be included, expanding the lore of the original title to bring a fresh dimension to Alex Kidd in Miracle World.
From Retro Mode which brings back the nostalgia from the Master System classic, allowing players to switch back to a recreated version of the original graphical style, to the new Boss Rush Mode which provides non-stop Rock Paper Scissors action, the DX version of Alex Kidd in Miracle World will include a wealth of extra content to expand on the original Master System version.
Comprising of an array of other updates such as improvements to combat, movement mechanics and new menu systems, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX adds a new level of fluidity to the original classic!
Can you return The Kingdom of Radaxian to its former glory and destroy the evil Janken the Great, who has turned every citizen of the kingdom to stone? Get ready to charge your Power Bracelet and save the kingdom on consoles and PC!
Keep an eye out on Merge Facebook and Merge Discord pages to hear all of the latest about the world of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX.
Key Features
A Legend Reborn – Dive into a stunning recreation of Alex Kidd in Miracle World with striking new art and tighter, more fluid controls.
New Modes – New modes such including ‘Classic Mode’ and ‘Boss Rush Mode’ will be available for players alongside the standard game.
New Levels – Experience new levels which expand the lore of the original.
Alternative Boss Fights – New and improved boss fight mechanics with more intuitive combat.
Classic Mode – Experience the original game with boss fights, dialogue, levels and functions the same as the original Master System version.
New and remastered music – A wide array of reimagined music tracks as well as remastered tracks from the original classic game!
About Merge Games Merge is an independent video game publisher based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video game consoles. Merge also specializes in publishing collectible games for retail for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com
About Jankenteam Jankenteam is a Spanish development team created for the occasion by: Programmer Daniel Parrado Ortega, Game Designer José Sanz, Art Director Héctor Toro, Producer Ramón Nafria and Audio Composer José Ramón “Bibiki” García.
The epic battle between autobots and decepticons continues in all out tactical warfare
Hasbro Inc. a global play and entertainment company, and Outright Games, the leading worldwide publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, today have assembled to announce that TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS, an all-new Transformers video game for kids and fans of all ages, will launch October 23rd on PlayStation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and PC digital.
UK developer Coatsink bring the timeless, legendary war between Autobots and Decepticons to life in a never before seen way. As the evil MEGATRON closes in on the Allspark, BUMBLEBEE and the Autobots need a new commander to help save Earth, as they team up and roll out into battles that will range from Central City to Cybertron in both single player and multiplayer action.
“The TRANSFORMERS franchise is one of the most enduring and recognizable in the world of entertainment,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “It’s an honour to work with this beloved universe and these iconic characters to create a new and exciting TRANSFORMERS console game that families can enjoy together.”
“TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS is a new and authentic take on what a TRANSFORMERS video game can be,” says Mark Blecher, Hasbro SVP Corporate Strategy and Business Affairs. “It’s exciting for us to bring the epic story of the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons to life for a new generation of fans on console.”
There will be more information to follow before TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS launches October 23rd 2020 on PlayStation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and PC.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., 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™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE™.
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram.)
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
Based in Sunderland UK, Coatsink was founded in 2009 and has developed titles for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox platforms along with Oculus Quest, Rift, Gear VR, and Microsoft Mixed Reality. Having seen rapid growth over the past couple of years, Coatsink now employs 100 staff allowing the studio to ramp up the number and scale of projects. Coatsink are now cemented as a major player in the UK games development industry with a global event and trade show presence. For more information please visit: https://coatsink.com/
REDMOND, WA – JUNE 11, 2020 – Studio Wildcard announced today that for the first time ever, its open-world survival dinosaur experience ARK: Survival Evolved, along with all its expansion packs, is available on the Epic Games Store! To celebrate the occasion it is offering ARK: Survival Evolved base game to keep forever, for free, on the Epic Games Store. This limited time offer starts today until and lasts through 11:00 EST on June 18, 2020. To claim your free copy of ARK: Survival Evolved (PC or Mac) on your Epic Games account please visit www.epicgames.com.
Want even more ARK? All ARK: Survival Evolved content on the Epic Games store is deeply discounted this week, including Scorched Earth (50% off), Aberration (50% off), Extinction (50% off), and ARK Season Pass (50% off).
This month marks five years since ARK’s debut and Studio Wildcard is celebrating this momentous milestone with a special anniversary in-game event, a new tameable pterosaur Tropeognathus, and release of the free fantasy themed “Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map”!
The Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map is a free downloadable update available now for PC players and will be available on console versions of ARK this Fall.
In ARK players are stranded naked, freezing and starving on a mysterious island, where they must hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, and build shelters to survive. Use skill and cunning to kill, tame, breed, & ride the dinosaurs and primeval creatures living in ARK. Team up with hundreds of players online or try solo survival in offline play.
For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
# # # ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com
WINDBOUND PRE-ORDERS GO LIVE, GAMEPLAY TRAILER REVEALED
Exclusive Ancestral pre-order items announced
Larkspur, Calif. (June 11, 2020) – Deep Silver is pleased to announce that Windbound, a stunning survival-crafting RPG-adventure from developer 5 Lives Studios, is available to pre-order for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store with all other platforms to follow soon. The game has also been confirmed for Google Stadia.
Deep Silver also exclusively unveiled the first Windbound gameplay trailer during The Escapist’s Indie Showcase. A new day dawns on the Forbidden Islands. Kara, driven to find the path that leads her back to her tribe, pushes on in her extraordinary odyssey into the unknown.
The islands are alive with magic and enchantment telling the tales of their origin and revealing the role Kara unknowingly plays in it as each artifact that she unearths unlocks a new clue to her past.
Witness Kara’s evolution in survival as she scavenges for resources and gains the skills to craft, and equip her with the ultimate sea vessel and the strongest combat-ready attire and weaponry. Increasingly ferocious battles on land and at sea will transform her into the hardened warrior she was born to become.
All the while, a storm unlike any she has ever seen is pulling her through the treacherous waters to face a mystical presence that lies beneath the sea.
To Kara’s tribe, the exploits of her ancestors are legendary. Hunters, fishers, warriors, poets and philosophers, their stories tell of a people who lived in perfect harmony with the natural world and swam the deep waters in the company of gods. Though the tale of their downfall has been lost to time, their legacy lives on in these artifacts that have endured to this day.
Ancestral Attire
This treasured garment – fit for either a warrior or a priest – has been handed down from generation to generation, and now the time has come for Kara to honor her past.
Ancestral Oar
The Oceanic Gyre was revered in times past, though its true significance is enigmatic to Kara’s people today. Nevertheless, this salt-treated wooded oar remains sturdy and functional, despite its age.
Ancestral Knife
How or where the ancestors acquired these Sea Shards remains a mystery, but few would deny their efficacy. Luminous, durable and impossibly sharp, this blade cuts as well today as it did a hundred years ago.
Players who pre-order the game via PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam or Epic stores will receive the three exclusive Ancestral items listed above at launch.
The Story of Windbound:
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets
Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.
As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise.
With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures.
Whilst exploring further islands and the scattered ruins across their lands, secrets of the past and glimpses of the future are revealed. Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.
Features of Windbound:
Uncover the Secrets Within
Embark on a personal journey and discover the history of the idyllic Forbidden Islands; each holding the key to a mystery and unexpected revelations.
Explore As Far As The Eye Can See
Head towards the horizon, advancing across the islands, each with their own diverse wildlife, landscapes and challenges to face.
Live Off The Land
Scavenge the islands’ untamed terrain for resources that you can use to craft a full range of tools and weapons to hunt wildlife and upgrade your boat. You must set sail when resources become scarce.
Build Your Perfect Seacraft
Your boat is your key companion on this journey, carefully craft your own custom sailing vessel to take on the treacherous waters, traversing from one island to the next. Design your boat to battle tempestuous winds, monstrous waves, and deadly sea creatures.
Windbound launches on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Steam and Epic on August 28, 2020.
For more information about Windbound, please visit one of the following official sites:
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
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ABOUT 5 LIVES STUDIOS 5 Lives Studios is a team of five industry veterans who banded together in the wake of the Australian games industry’s collapse. Having worked together in various studios for almost a decade, they decided to set out on their own independent venture to create the games they’ve always want to make. Between them, they’ve worked on a wide variety of genres and properties, including Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto, Darksiders, Star Wars, and more. Its first title, Satellite Reign, was developed after more than 15,000 people backed a Kickstarter campaign in 2013.
Players Can Now Explore a New Territory and Enjoy an Electrifying In-Game EDM Festival
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 11, 2020 – Netmarble Corp is introducing its latest update to the popular mobile multiplayer massively online role-playing game (MMORPG) Lineage 2: Revolutiontoday. This update featuresadditional avenues for players to grow even stronger, test their skills against other heroes, and celebrate the night away with electrifying festivals that can be enjoyed by all.
Starting today, the territory of Innadril, which consists of the Innadril Coast and the Islands of Despair, has opened up for players to explore. Because of the broad assortment of new quests and monsters for Heroes to complete, the maximum level cap has jumped from 440 to 480. Lineage 2: Revolution’s ‘Awakening System’ has also been added for UR-grade accessories, where Mana Stone can be imprinted onto equipment that impart additional stats and enhanced abilities.
In addition, the territory of Magnadin introduces a unique and exciting transformation of the city with an EDM Festival held within. Upon entering, Magnadin is transformed into a brightly lit festival where various events are held for all players to enjoy.
Lineage 2: Revolution is a groundbreaking MMORPG bringing top-quality visuals, a massive open world and large-scale PvP to mobile devices. Powered by the Unreal Engine, the game features stunning visuals and large-scale open-world combat where up to 200 players can battle in real-time on a single screen – all in a gorgeous, fully featured, persistent world MMORPG that can be enjoyed alongside millions around the world and all within the palm of your hands.
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
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition Coming to Consoles!
Brand new turn-based mode and all DLCs available August 18, 2020
Larkspur, Calif. (June 11, 2020) – Owlcat Games and Deep Silver officially announce the critically acclaimed RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker will be coming to consoles this August as Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition. Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition will feature all previously released DLC content packs as will introduce a brand new turn-based gameplay mode. The new turn-based mode lets players experience the entire storyline and all previously released DLCs with a whole new approach. Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition will launch on August 18 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox One X (MSRP $49.99).
“The turn-based mode brings the game even closer to the tabletop experience, providing the players with more precise control over the battlefield,” says Oleg Shpilchevskiy, Head of Studio at Owlcat Games. “Our point was to have both modes – real-time with pause and the new turn-based mode – in a perfect co-existence so players can smoothly switch between both to adjust the gameplay at any time to their needs. It settles the long-running debate among the fans which mode is better for Kingmaker since they can go from an action-oriented real-time combat style to a more tactical one within a single encounter.”
About Pathfinder: Kingmaker:
Pathfinder: Kingmaker takes players on tour through the infamous Stolen Lands, the dangerous and turbulent territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. Kingmaker revisits familiar characters and well-known locations of the “series” lore and treats players to brand new adventures, deadly foes, and unforeseen twists and turns. Fans of the fantasy pen-and-paper RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in new ways while computer RPG gamers will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light, in stunning 3D graphics that bring the universe to life.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will challenge players as both adventurers and rulers as they claim explored lands and carve their kingdom from the wilderness. Kingdom founding goes beyond simple stronghold-building to become a true reflection of the hero’s character and choices made throughout the game. Each kingdom is a living thing shaped by alignment, choices, allies, and the hero’s ability to lead his or her people.
Features of Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition:
The Wildcards – Intrepid explorers of The Stolen Lands can discover a new playable race the Tieflings, harness the power of a newly playable class Kineticists, and booster their party with the companion the Tiefling Kineticist, who brings her own and rich, engaging storyline.
“Varnhold’s Lot” – Just as you were claiming your first title, another hero of the Stolen Lands became a baron too: Maegar Varn, captain of the Varnling Host mercenary band and rightful ruler of Varnhold. In this DLC, you join Varn as his general, and experience Varnhold’s valorous history first-hand. Playing a full new storyline that runs parallel to the main story, players will import the results of this adventure to their main story, facing the consequences of their choices when moving forward with their main party and storyline.
Beneath The Stolen Lands – Valiant adventurers meet with the self-proclaimed protector of Golarion and discover what secrets lie buried beneath the Stolen Lands, in a shifting labyrinth of madness where nothing is what it seems as they defend the lands against one of the most deadly enemies the world has ever seen. Enter the dungeon as your main character. Alternatively, you can wait for an invitation from a mysterious protector of Golarion as you play through the main story. The pre-set version of the dungeon is included in the main campaign, allowing you to use your character and companions to conquer the Tenebrous Depths.
Bloody Mess – The name says it all – adding more blood and gore to the game as an additional option.
Arcane Unleashed – DLC adding more magic and spells to the game.
Royal Ascension – Includes Soundtrack, Digital Artbook, two in-game portraits, board game module, hi-rez map, and a red panda.
Current owners of Pathfinder: Kingmaker on PC will receive the turn-based mode feature in a free update around August 18th.
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About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 as part of a pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have unleashed their inner heroes by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, and goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Mystery Adventure Merging Puzzles with Visual Novel Elements Now Available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One
June 11th, 2020 — Developer Matías Schmied and publisher Whitethorn Digitial announce their mystery-thriller puzzle adventure game Evan’s Remains is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms for $6.99!
Evan’s Remains is about finding a missing boy. The game combines logic-based platform puzzles with narrative inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games. Follow the journey of Dysis in her attempt to find Evan.
“Evan’s Remains tries to convey a strong feeling of mystery and to leave the player wondering — just what is really going on here?,” lead developer Matías Schmied said. “Like its inspirations – Ace Attorney, Ghost Trick, Danganronpa, Yume Nikki, and many others – we hope players will feel a profound sense of satisfaction as they slowly piece together the narrative.”
Featuring gorgeous pixel-graphics and puzzles that must be solved using deduction over dexterity or skill, Evan’s Remains invites you to sit back, relax, solve some puzzles, and immerse yourself in a story rich in mystery and punctuated by dialogue from a unique cast of characters. There are no enemies, no punishments, no failures, and no Game Over.
To find out more, visit: https://whitethorndigital.com/evans-remains Discord: https://discord.gg/5su3nuc Twitter: @maitan_69
About Matías Schmied My name is Matías Schmied – I live in Argentina, and I’m the solo developer on Evan’s Remains. Video games are my life. When I’m not making them, I’m playing them or talking about them. There’s literally nothing else I’d rather be working on. Games have impacted my life in a profound way, and I want to make players feel the way I felt when playing my favorites – that’s the only reason I make games.
About Whitethorn Digital We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, cozy games that can be played in pieces, that require no special skills or knowledge, and that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. Join in on the discussion via our Discord.
New “Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map” for PC Players – Festive Survivors Streak the Island, Eat Cake and Celebrate In-Game With Party Dodos
REDMOND, WA – JUNE 11, 2020 – It’s been five years since the first survivors awoke, naked and starving on a mysterious island, encountering doddering Dodo birds and vicious velociraptors. Today, ARK: Survival Evolved is marking this anniversary with a special in-game event, a new tameable pterosaur Tropeognathus, and the release of the fantasy-themed “Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map,” available now for free to all ARK owners on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store!
The ARK party starts NOW! Today through Thursday, June 18, survivors on all platforms can celebrate the Anniversary Event with Party Dodos, interactive cake, new chibis and surprises, and dazzling unicorns frolicking on rainbows. To honor the occasion, all breeding rates will be 2x, and 4x bonuses for taming, harvesting, and XP rates until the party is over!
Haven’t yet ridden a dinosaur? For one week, the ARK: Survival Evolved base game is available for free download on the Epic Games Store and 80% off on PlayStation 4.
”Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map” was also added to ARK’s official servers as a free download for PC players. The brand new map contains 150 square kilometers of colorful scenery and awe-inspiring biomes teeming with life. Build your bases high in rainforest canopies and mysterious floating islands, then dive deep into undersea caverns in search of resources. Crystal Isles will be available for free on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this fall.
Additionally, ARK’s newest dinosaur Tropeognathus will be released today for players on all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Win10). Tame and saddle this flying pterosaur then take it on a dizzying jet-fuel-powered ride into combat, complete with a powerful mounted flak cannon.
On June 2, 2015, ARK: Survival Evolved launched onto Steam’s Early Access program and since that time has amassed more than 30 million players across all platforms!
The ARK: Survival EvolvedCrystal Isles Expansion Map is a free downloadable update available now on Steam & the Epic Game Store, and will also be available to download on the PS4 and Xbox versions of ARK this Fall. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
# # #ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com
SnowRunner Celebrates Over One Million Players With Free New Map
PARIS — June 11, 2020 — Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive are delighted to announce that SnowRunner, the ultimate off-road truck driving game, has crossed over one million players since its release on April 28, in no small part thanks to the overall ecstatic reception from press and players worldwide.
“With the Runner series, Saber has created the ultimate off-road simulation experience. The Swarm Engine that powers the game is helping to redefine expectations for vehicle simulation. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone so quickly!” said Matthew Karch, founder and CEO at Saber Interactive.
Marking the occasion is the release of the “Rift” update, which introduces several quality-of-life improvements alongside a new map in the Russian region of Taymyr, bringing the total number of maps in SnowRunner up to 12. This new content update, the first of many coming to the game, is available now for free on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.
Saber and Focus Home are gearing up for Phase 1 of SnowRunner’s post-launch content, arriving over the course of several updates this summer. This first phase, titled “Search & Recover,” is included in the SnowRunner Season Pass, available to purchase now on its own or as part of SnowRunner Premium Edition (players will also have the option to purchase the “Search & Recover” expansion separately). “Search & Recover” will add new vehicles plus a brand-new Russian region: the Kola Peninsula. There will also be tons of new content free for all players, including new missions, skins, vehicle add-ons, advanced modding tools and more.
SnowRunner is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC through the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit https://snowrunner-thegame.com.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. announces today that the release date for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via STEAM has been moved to Fall 2020.
Please find a letter from Supermassive’s CEO and Executive Producer on The Dark Pictures Anthology, Pete Samuels below:
Hi everyone,
I’m Pete Samuels, CEO of Supermassive and Executive Producer on The Dark Pictures Anthology. I hope that you are all safe and well. Our industry, and the entire world, have been faced with an unprecedented situation over the last few months. Sincethe COVID-19 crisis hit in March, Supermassive Games has had our 200 strong team working from home. Our priority, throughout has been the safety of our team.
We have now been working successfully at home for some time, with the entire team committed to delivering the best possible games. With that in mind it rests with me to make the unfortunate announcement that Little Hope will be delayed past the Summer release already announced, now targeting Fall 2020.
Our priority has been to keep people safe, and that includes actors and stage crews on whose talents we depend so heavily, other workforces external to our business who all help to create the games we make, and all the talented people that work within our studio. We will continue to follow government and industry body advice and will only embark on any element of development when such advice tells that it is safe to do so.
