Chibig Studio announced their farming sim and story based adventure Summer in Mara will launch on PC via Steam and Switch on June 16th. Those who want to give the game a test sail before its launch can check out the free prologue on Steam. A Switch version of the prologue is coming soon. The prologue will be available indefinitely.
Summer in Mara stars Koa, a new comer to the islands on Mara. The island is under siege by the evil corporation Elit, and the locals are looking for a leader who will inspire them to stand up against Elit.
Summer in Mara is a family friendly title featuring 250+ missions and 20+ characters to interact with. The game should take about 30 hours to complete.
Make room on your Switch! 2K released a massive cache of beloved titles from their back catalog on the Switch today. Bioshock: The Collection packs Bioshock Remastered, Bioshock 2 Remastered, and Bioshock Infinite plus all released singleplayer DLC in one bundle. The physical game cartridge has the opening acts of all three games. The rest must be downloaded online with a 30 GB download.
Borderlands Legendary Collectioncontains Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. The collection will also consist of a multipart download, with the base Borderlands game found on the cartridge. The DLC will be a separate 7.7 GB download. Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be available as a separate 35 GB download.
XCOM 2 Collection comes with XCOM 2, XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, and the four DLCs released on Switch. The collection appears to be the only one in the bunch to not require a separate download for the physical edition.
Each collection is priced at $89.95 AUD or $99.95 NZD.
Signs of the Sojourner Invites New Players to Join Its Caravan With Free Prologue
LOS ANGELES – 29 May, 2020 – Signs of the Sojourner: Prologueis the free, first trip experience fromSigns of the Sojourner, an introspective narrative by Echodog Games about learning the art of human connection through an emotive deck of cards, available today on Steam.
Signs of the Sojourner: Prologue provides caravaneers with the first leg of Echodog Games’ beloved journey into a near-future world ravaged by climate change. Venture out into a colorful and charming landscape, seeking treasures to sell in a family-owned bodega back home after your mother’s passing. Meet a quirky cast of diverse and lovable characters like dear childhood friend Elias, “Matcha Mom” Matilde, timid artist Tomas, professional pickler Totsuo, and more.
Play cards from a deck of emotions, matching symbols for empathy, logic, and other communication approaches that represent your voice. The deck changes with every encounter, asking adventurers to grow by leaving a card behind while moving forward with something new. Adapting to different conversations unlocks the way forward, rewarding travelers who practice patience and understanding in every new encounter.
Revisit the captivating big cities, quaint small towns, and tempting markets to see how time and your voice shaped their growth. Engage in new conversations with old acquaintances, using lessons learned along the way to unlock new dialogue. An array of possible endings await, as Signs of the Sojourner holds no fail states for disagreements and delivers a spirited message about playing the hand we’re dealt.
Bold, impressionistic strokes paint a world full of hope reimagining the future. Touching connections and tragic misunderstandings are carefully played out to the tranquil and melancholy tunes of an unforgettable soundtrack in a world asking for an open mind and understanding.
“There’s something amazing about the moment when things just really click, and you connect with another person,” said lead designer, Dyala Kattan-Wright. “Our emotive deck of cards asks players to replicate their voice and style, while understanding sometimes our communication tactics don’t always agree. The moments you’re disappointed and elated with the results are both special, in their own sort of way here.”
Signs of the Sojourner: Prologue is available now on Steam for free with the full release of Signs of the Sojourner availablefor $19.99 USD on Steam and GOG, both in English.
Based out of Los Angeles, Echodog Games is a three-person studio that aims to make thoughtful and inclusive games that inspire open-mindedness. The scrappy trio values personal experiences seeking to deliver life lessons, reflected in their own projects that don’t shy away from social issues and modern challenges.
F12020 Serves Up a Taste of Vietnam with Hanoi Circuit Reveal
Larkspur, Calif. (May 29, 2020) – Codemasters® today announces the second new circuit to be featured in F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Having revealed Circuit Zandvoort earlier in the campaign, the development team heads to Vietnam for Hanoi Circuit. This city location fuses a street circuit’s characteristics with a permanent track layout. The lap, recorded by the F1 2020 development team, features Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The video can be viewed here.
Hanoi Circuit is 5.613km long, features 23 turns and takes inspiration from iconic F1 circuits such as Suzuka, Monaco and Nürburgring. Designed for action and overtaking, with two incredibly long straights, it promises to be one of the fastest circuits in the F1 calendar. With one of the shortest pit lanes, which removes both the final and first corners, pit-stop strategy could play a pivotal role in staying ahead of the competition.
“We’re always excited to create new experiences for our players. Hanoi Circuit delivers both thrills and challenges, set against the backdrop of the stunning city skyline,” said Codemasters’ F1 franchise Game Director, Lee Mather. “Hanoi Circuit is an adrenaline rush with high speeds, long straights and heavy braking zones, but it will punish anyone who doesn’t respect the walled sections.”
F1 2020 will release on Friday, July 10, 2020 for the PlayStation4, Xbox One and Xbox One X, Steam (PC), and Google Stadia (MSRP $59.99). Players who purchase the F1 2020 Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition (MSRP $69.99) will receive exclusive content and three days early access.
Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specializes 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.
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About Deep Silver
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.
Announces Officially Licensed NFL Clash Game for Mobile Devices
Investment Round Led by March Capital Partners with Additional Funding from Nifty Games’ Existing Institutional Partners, as well as New Strategic and Venture Investors
San Francisco – April 15, 2020 – Nifty Games Inc., a developer and publisher focused on quick-session, head-to-head sports games for mobile devices, has secured more than $12 million in Series A financing, with $15 million raised to date. The company has also announced NFL Clash, a mobile-first football game that will launch later this year, revealing the company’s licenses with the National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
The round was led by seed round investor March Capital Partners. Previous investors aXiomatic Gaming and Defy VC also participated. New investors include Vulcan Capital, Courtside Ventures, Transcend Fund, Century Game and OneTeam Ventures, an investment vehicle created by RedBird Capital, the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, USWNTPA and WNBPA.
Nifty Games’ first title, NFL Clash is an innovative take on mobile football games, offering NFL fans a new way to play an authentic head-to-head football game in just minutes. With mobile-first game design, NFL Clash puts NFL action in everyone’s hands wherever they are playing. To date, mobile sports games have been casual mini-games or simulations migrated from gaming consoles. Nifty Games is focused on delivering NFL fans fast, yet deep gameplay specifically designed for mobile. Fans can follow the game’s progress at https://nflclash.com.
“The NFL has always been keenly aware that a large portion of our fanbase loves to engage our sport through video games,” commented Rachel Hoagland, Vice President, Head of Gaming and eSports for the NFL. “We’ve looked to bolster our offering on mobile devices and are thrilled at the built-for-mobile clash-style gaming that Nifty Games will deliver to our fans.”
“We’re grateful to have the continued support of our prestigious investors and welcome a new round of investment partners from the worlds of sports, gaming, and technology.” commented Jon Middleton, CEO of Nifty Games. “The Series A funding gives us the capital to continue to build great games and recruit top talent in the business as we ramp up to deliver the most authentic quick play sports games that today’s mobile gamer deserves.”
“Sports games have yet to hit their stride on mobile, and Nifty Games is excited to team up with the NFL and NFLPA with a mobile-first take that opens up new audiences and engages fans everywhere,” said Pete Wanat, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Nifty Games. “We built Nifty Games to create the best sports games on mobile and we now have the best investors and partners possible to deliver our vision.”
Nifty Games’s group of investors to date also includes owners from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL and Esports. Nifty Games previously announced a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to bring an authentic NBA basketball game to mobile devices in the near future.
“The opportunity for Nifty Games to deliver a high-quality, brand new experience in mobile sports games is massive,” said Gregory Milken, Managing Director, March Capital. “We share Nifty Games’ creative and business passion, and we are impressed with the experienced and talented team Nifty has assembled.”
Nifty Games is led by gaming industry veterans who have collectively developed more than 200 games across 10 platforms. The team has worked on games based upon the biggest licensed sports and entertainment franchises in history at companies that include Electronic Arts, Zynga, Universal Games, Kabam, Disney, Warner Brothers and Scopely.
About Nifty Games
Nifty Games is a mobile-first developer and publisher of quick-session, head-to-head sports games. To date, the company has raised funding from leading sports, video game, and technology focused investors. The company is based in California. Learn more at www.niftygamesinc.com
Pre-purchase beta available now exclusively on the Kalypso Store
Information Title:Spacebase Startopia Platforms:Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ Developer:Realmforge Studios Genre:Construction management simulation Release date: October 23rd 2020 (Nintendo Switch™ TBC 2021) Hashtag:#SpacebaseStartopia
Ridgewood, NJ – (May 29, 2020) – Publisher Kalypso Media and in-house developer Realmforge Studios have today announced October 23rd 2020 as the official release date for upcoming construction management sim Spacebase Startopia, revealed alongside the launch of the closed beta and a brand-new gameplay trailer.
Following on from an exclusive reveal earlier this week on Twitch, the Spacebase Startopia beta will be unlocked today for all pre-purchase customers on the Kalypso Store, along with a special pre-purchase discount. The game is available in two versions, a Standard Edition consisting of the base game and beta access, and an Extended Edition which adds in-game items and a digital soundtrack into the mix for the true donut-shaped-space-station aficionado.
The beta is available English and German and offers an impressive amount of replay value, including three tutorial maps, two singleplayer missions and an early version of skirmish mode with randomized parameters, 15 rooms and three tech tree levels. More content will be added as part of regular updates leading up to the launch of the full game.
Spacebase Startopia is set to launch on October 23rd 2020 on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with the Nintendo Switch version to follow in 2021.
Spacebase Startopia is a galactic new take on a fan-favourite space base-management game set in…well, space! This vibrant and often absurd universe offers players an exciting blend of city building and base-management, with a flash of RTS skirmishes.
By breathing life back into a true classic, developer Realmforge Studios strikes a careful balance between nostalgia and innovation in its reimagining of the popular strategy game, which revolves around a donut-shaped space station filled to the brim with a colorful cast of aliens managed by their tireless commander (that’s you, human).
In Spacebase Startopia, players will carve out their own little space in the universe, ready to become a galactic utopia – if your management skills are up to the task. With three different game modes and a vast amount of management decisions to be made under the watchful eye of the VAL, the station’s sardonic AI, there’s plenty of in-depth gameplay waiting for new and seasoned players alike. But beware of invading Space Pirates, who will do their best to ruin your carefully laid plans!
Spacebase Startopia offers a constant stream of challenging and addictive objectives to be completed, served up with the distinctive humour and sharp writing that developer Realmforge Studios is known for. Just ask VAL if you don’t believe us! But, uh – ask nicely.
Singleplayer campaign with 10 fully voiced single player missions
Individually configurable sandbox mode
Competitive and a cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players
Build 30+ rooms across three very different decks to offer everything that the visiting aliens could wish for
Manage a melting pot of different alien races, each with their own individual – and sometimes contradictory – needs and desires
Produce and trade resources to turn a profit, while running sabotage missions against your competitors
For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com
Get Your First Look at NASCAR Heat 5 with its New Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Pre-order NASCAR Heat 5 today for exclusive bonuses when it launches this July on PlayStation®4, Xbox One & PC
May 29, 2020: Developer 704Games and publisher Motorsport Games have released the first gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5, showcasing high-speed racing at iconic venues like Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway and Daytona International Speedway. Compete at 34 authentic tracks across North America in single player, two-player split screen multiplayer, and online multiplayer for up to 40 players in this definitive NASCAR video game experience.
NASCAR Heat 5 features all the official teams, cars and drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as the NASCAR Xfinity Series™, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™, and Xtreme Dirt Series. A host of gameplay additions and enhancements — including an immersive Career Mode with improved statistics and a new Testing Mode to perfect your set-up on every track — make NASCAR Heat 5 the deepest NASCAR game yet.
The Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5, which includes the game’s season pass and other exclusive content, will launch on July 7, 2020, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam, with the Standard Edition arriving on July 10. Players who pre-order the game now at NASCARHeat.com will receive a bonus free Career Booster pack, $125,000 in-game cash, and premium Sunoco paint schemes.
Motorsport Games, part of the Motorsport Network, is dedicated to virtual racing. Our mission is to combine video game development with esports to deliver exciting, innovative experiences people will play, watch and engage with. We develop and publish console, PC and mobile video games, including the NASCAR Heat franchise, officially licensed by NASCAR. Motorsport Games is the esports partner of choice for many of the world’s leading motorsport rights holders, including NASCAR, Formula E, Le Mans and the FIA World Rallycross Championship and others.
704Games was founded in January 2015 by industry veterans. The mission was to rebuild the NASCAR video game franchise, and the team we assembled has worked on the best NASCAR games in history. Our goal is to focus on fun, engaging and competitive racing that captures the lifestyle and excitement NASCAR brings to the track each and every week.
In 2018, international media and technology company Motorsport Network made an investment in 704Games. With the investment came a license extension from NASCAR through 2029.
About Motorsport Network
Motorsport Network is an integrated digital platform that is the destination for everything cars and racing. We sit at the heart of the automotive and racing industries, offering a global community of millions of fans the inside track on the world’s best teams, drivers, car brands and experiences no one else can.
We’re building a community for the fans, unlocking incredible personalized experiences that fuel their passion and open up the world of cars and racing to the next generation.
RocketBrush Studio becomes the latest to sign with Team17’s award-winning and prolific games label.
Friday, 29th May 2020 – Team17 has today announced a partnership with RocketBrush Studio for its dark fantasy action role-playing game, The Unliving, which is currently in development for PC. The debut title for the studio, The Unliving combines roguelite and real-time strategy gameplay for a new (and undead) spin on the RPG genre.
In The Unliving, players wield the dark art of necromancy to command a growing army of the undead through a mystical world, wreaking havoc across humanity’s domains and turning fallen enemies into morbid servants. While the Necromancer may control the undead even he cannot escape death; with each reincarnation, players must learn from their mistakes, forge new strategies, and overcome the living, all while trying to unravel the secrets buried deep in forgotten corners of the world of The Unliving.
Aleks Rublev, Founder, RocketBrush Studio, said: “The Unliving is the first title RocketBrush Studio has developed in its entirety as a team, and we’re thrilled to have Team17 on board to help us realise the vision we have for this ambitious undead title. We can’t wait for players to be able to experience commanding an increasingly powerful army of the dead to crush their enemies on the scale we’ve created in game.”
Max Everingham, Head of Publishing, Team17, said: “Bringing The Unliving to our ever-expanding and creative stable of games at Team17 underlines our commitment to support great games and help studios realise their ambitions. RocketBrush Studio already has a track record in delivering distinctive in-game art assets for developers, and now it’s their turn to create a game themselves. The Unliving’s combination of real-time strategy, roguelite, and RPG gameplay promises a brand-new experience for players looking to test their skills.”
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About RocketBrush Studio RocketBrush Studio is an international developer and video game art outsourcing company, which has worked alongside a number of established industry brands, including Supercell and Paradox Interactive. The studio’s debut title – The Unliving – is a dynamic roguelite action RPG with strategic elements currently in development. Visit https://rocketbrush.com/ for more information.
About Team17 Group plc Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading international video games label and creative partner for independent developers. The portfolio comprises over 100 games, including The Escapists, Overcooked, Yoku’s Island Express, Yooka-Laylee, the Worms franchise and many more from developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
Complete missions to help Ben and Zarya reclaim their home and earn exclusive rewards
Singapore – May 29, 2020 – Free Fire is once again taking Survivors deep within its universe, this time set in the present day, for its latest Elite Pass (EP), Fabled Fox. The new EP launches on June 1, 2020, and features powerful gangs and a story of revenge as two gang leaders return to a home they were forced out of. There are also plenty of rewards to earn, such as Kitsune’s Riposte & Revenge skin sets and the Fabled Foxes Motor Bike.
The Fabled Fox EP stars two protagonists: Ben and Zarya. Both grew up in the Salter District but were forced out as adolescents when the Smaki Gang took over. Their new home is controlled by the Vulpes, a far worse situation. Coerced to join the Vulpes and rise through the ranks in order to survive, a decade has passed and Ben and Zarya are now leaders. They decide now is the time to use their ferocity and cleverness to take back the Salter District from the Smaki Gang.
In the Fabled Fox EP, Survivors can earn a number of themed rewards that include:
Kitsune’s Riposte / Revenge skins: male and female skin sets featured in the Fabled Fox key art.
Fabled Foxes Rucksack: a new backpack skin that has a special effect when worn.
The Dashing Fox: a new skateboard skin whose tail is in the shape of the tail of a nine-tailed fox.
Fabled Foxes Loot Crate: a new loot box skin that resembles the Fabled Foxes’ mask.
Fabled Foxes Motor Bike: a new moto bike skin that helps players look even more intimidating as they ride down a road.
The Fabled Fox EP was inspired by Inari Okami from Japanese mythology, also known as Ō-Inari, the Japanese god of foxes. This god represents fertility, agriculture and industry, general prosperity, and worldly success. Based on this lore, the Fabled Fox skin set is themed like the animal and combines Japanese-style garments with contemporary streetwear. It’s yet another fusion of differentiating designs that Free Fire is proud to offer to Survivors.
The Fabled Fox EP will be available for Survivors to experience starting on June 1, 2020.
Survivors looking to tap into their inner Okami are encouraged to download Free Fire at the following locations:
Garena is the leading game developer and publisher in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Latin America, and has expanded into other fast-growing markets globally. For more information on Garena, please visit https://www.garena.com. To find out the very latest on Free Fire, do head down to https://www.facebook.com/freefireEN.
Publisher and co-producer ARTE, with co-producers AtlasV, 3DAR, Ryot and HTC Vive Originals, are happy to announce that Gloomy Eyes, a VR animation movie narrated by Colin Farrell in English is available on Oculus Quest as well as all other VR-stores. This poetic and magical VR-trilogy, written and directed by Fernando Maldonado and Jorge Tereso and co-written by Santiago Amigorena, is now available on Oculus Quest, Steam, Rift, and HTC Vive.
It tells the challenging love story between a zombie boy and a human girl in a town flooded by darkness, narrated by Colin Farrell (English), Tahar Rahim (French), Max Riemelt (German), Jorge Drexler (Spanish), Jam Hsiao (Chinese).
About Gloomy Eyes
When the sun grew tired of humanity, it hid, never to rise again. This darkness awoke the dead from their graves. In the midst of chaos, a zombie kid named Gloomy and a mortal girl, Nena, fall in love and form a deep connection that not even the most powerful man in town can destroy. Together, they might hold the key to make the endless night come to an end.
Award winner during several of the most distinguished interactive and film events such as Sundance 2019 (premiere), South by Southwest 2019, Annecy 2019 and Newlmages Festival 2019, Gloomy Eyes is now ready to meet its public on Oculus Quest, Steam, Rift and HTC Vive. Written and directed by Argentinians Fernando Maldonado and Jorge Tereso, co-written by Santiago Amigorena (Le Ghetto intérieur, The Good Old Daze and Back to Burgundy), co-produced by ARTE France, AtlasV, 3DAR, Ryot, HTC Vive Originals, Viveport, with the support of CNC, Unity, Sacem, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Procirep, this poetic and magical VR-experience evocative of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will immerse you in the very center of the action.
Gloomy Eyes is available in its “6 DOF” version on Oculus Quest for $US 7.99 and on Steam, Rift and HTC Vive for $US 8.99.
