MinskWorks and Yogscast Games launch Landlord’s Super – Available Now for PC on Steam Early Access
The quintessential construction simulator arrives in Early Access. Take a loan, restore a property brick-by-brick, then celebrate with a beer in a fully simulated open world
Bristol, UK – 30 April 2020. MinskWorks and Yogscast Games today launched Landlord’s Super on Steam Early Access. Your quintessential construction simulator is here. Take a dodgy loan, restore a property, move in the locals, attend to their grievances, then celebrate with a pint in this fully simulated, open-world 1980’s Britain. Build stuff, get drunk, build stuff while getting drunk.
Landlord’s Super is a first-person construction simulation featuring some of the most ambitious construction gameplay ever seen. Mix cement, assemble scaffolding, order supplies and rebuild a home brick-by-brick and nail-by-nail. Take odd jobs and ransack abandoned homes or spend the day at the pub alongside a cast of local personalities and dodgy characters.
Explore the fictional county of West Berklands and plan your actions in a living world around the time of day, major events, seasonal weather and your own wellbeing. Work hard and rebuild the community’s hope or get drunk and cause mayhem at the local pub. Some days it’s better to drink the day away than climb a scaffold in the rain.
Landlord’s Super is available now on Steam Early Access for £15.49 ($19.99, €16.79). Landlord’s Super already features a dynamic open world, construction and crafting gameplay, Jobcentre, rag-and-bone man, seasons and dynamic weather, boozing and bodily functions, and a warm welcome at The Anchor pub. Content, bugs, features and optimization continue to be worked on.
Play Landlord’s Super today on Steam. Join MinskWorks on Twitter and Discord.
About MinskWorks MinskWorks is an independent video game developer founded by Greg Pryjmachuk in 2014. After working as a Designer on Codemasters’ F1 franchise, Greg created MinskWorks’ first game, Jalopy. MinskWorks is joined by Artist Ruta Melinaviciute, formerly of Strange Fire’s Shoppe Keep 2. About Yogscast Games Yogscast Games is the independent publisher dedicated to independent developers, founded in 2017 by The Yogscast. Landlord’s Super launches 2020 for PC and is available now on Steam Early Access. Drink More Glurp launches 2020 for PC. Caveblazers is available now for PC and Switch. Brunch Club is available now for PC and Switch.
My first encounter with Streets of Rage was during the Sega Genesis era. Video games weren’t exactly cheap back then and on whatever title you got your hands on, you had to hope for the best (read: pray it wouldn’t be some garbage). The first entry in the series was also the first co-op game for me in general, and oh boy did it felt like a whole new world. That was almost 30 years ago and the series is still alive and kicking. But how good is it with its latest entry? Do we still need a small fortune of coins to play it and get to the final boss? Let’s find out.
Story
The story is there as a simple excuse to clean up the streets from the hooligan scum, rack up some fisticuffs combos, stab your enemies with knives, broken bottles, and hit them with lead pipes. There’s something about some crime syndicate ruling from the shadows of Wood Oak City and who is a better candidate to dismantle it than Axel or Blaze. Yes, certain veteran characters from the series are back, along with some newcomers. The big baddie of the series, Mr X, is out of the picture but there are rumors on the street about a new criminal enterprise led by Mr X’s own children: the Y Twins! While the premise doesn’t leave much to the imagination, in later portions of the game you’ll be surprised with a good number of twists and turns as you move forward with the story.
Gameplay
The gameplay loop is pretty straightforward. side scroll from left to right on the mean streets of Wood Oak City, dispatch a small army of hooligans, and face off a mini-boss at the end of each level. Beside your fists and kicks, you can perform grab attacks and special moves that will send a large number of surrounding enemies flying off in all directions. There are also occasional pickups in the form of health replenishment as well as plenty of melee weapons. There is some decent enemy variety and later on, you’ll have to learn their attack patterns if you want to make it to the end. The game does that thing where they just increase the number of them instead of making them more challenging or stronger. I could joke and say that it is trying to invoke the feeling of unfair difficulty in video games from the era coin-operated arcade cabinets, but it’s just bad game design at this point. With that said, it’s clear that the game is made with a slight focus for co-op game sessions since it flattens the difficulty curve quite a bit when you have someone watching your back.
Visuals
Now, this is a part of the game that took some time to get used to. Considering the previous games in the series (and their style), I expected something retro oriented with high detailed pixel art so I was kinda taken back with the new visual direction that they went with. It’s far from bad, just…..different. The faux comic book style didn’t sit well with me for the first level or tow, then it just sort of all clicked together. Coupled with smooth gameplay, polished animations, and detailed background art as you explore the city, it really felt like the new art style compliments the other segments of the game.
Audio
There are some games where I decide to have toned down expectations in advance and it’s mostly tied to the production value. Shallow, I know. If it’s some AAA release, I expect much more. Something from an indie corner will have me think “eh, whatever goes”. Streets of Rage 4 is the exception to that rule, especially when it comes to the soundtrack. It is exciting, diverse and almost every stage has a memorable and catchy theme. Never judge a book by its cover, folks!
Overall
How do they say it, “the kind is dead, long live the king”? In this case, it should be seen that the king has been in exile for a decade or two, and now it’s back and better than ever. To put it simply, Streets of Rage 4 is a great new and revamped entry in the series, attaining all of the fun gameplay that made it so acclaimed in the first place. Grab the game, grab a friend while you’re at it and you’ll be rewarded with one of the best beat ’em up releases this year.
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Happinet Brings Free Demo to the Nintendo eShop For New and Returning Players to Experience the Strategy RPG Before its Launch on June 25; Preorders Available Now
TOKYO, JAPAN – (April 29, 2020) – The Brigandine of Justice steps onto the battlefield…! Japanese videogame company, Happinet, announced that a demo for Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia has launched worldwide today on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch™ system and is available to download now. Players can finally experience Brigandine after 20 long years before its June 25 launch on the Nintendo eShop worldwide!
Preorders for the digital version of Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia are available now via the Nintendo eShop. Additionally, in partnership with Limited Run Games, limited physical edition preorders will be available beginning May 1 and ends on June 7. The Collector’s Edition includes a reversible 18” x 24” poster, original soundtrack CD, Gustava emblem pin, housed in a custom box. A standard edition is also available.
The Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Nintendo Switch demo features two key modes to select from for new players looking for a new fantasy strategy RPG and returning fans of the classic Brigandine series. The training mode offers players a tutorial on troop movement, invading bases and combat, while the Trial mode allows the player to take on the role of the Brigandine of Justice, ruler of the Norzaleo Kingdom in Easy mode. The demo ends when the player’s army reaches up to 10 seasons or when 7 bases have been occupied by the army*. However, the demo can be replayed for players to try different strategies and scenarios each time. Any game progress or save data players made in the demo will not transfer over to the game when it launches on June 25.
*Note to players: The Trial Version (Trial Mode) description after selecting “New Game” is incorrectly written as “experience a trial version of the game that lasts for three seasons”. The correct description is “The game will end after 10 seasons or when you occupy 7 bases”.
The veteran producers and developers shared additional details in the Producer Letter which was released today. The Producer Letter series which will be released until launch can be foundhere. Following are the letters which have been released to date:
In Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, six countries in the Continent of Runersia have waged a war to conquer and unify the land under one nation. Players decide how their legend will unfold by selecting a country and creating their army of Rune Knights, exploring over 40 base locations and encountering over 100 unique knights and 50 types of monsters as they progress across Runersia.
AboutBrigandine: The Legend of Runersia
In Runersia, a continent created by the Rune God, mana rains down endlessly. Eons ago, five Mana Stones were brought forth by this continent and passes through history alongside human nations, eventually embedding into special Brigandine equipment to create Rune Knights – special individuals who can wield the mana power and stones embedded into their armor to cast skills and magic as well as summon and control ancient monsters. Six Brigandine Countries of Runersia, each with conflicting ideals beliefs, histories, and faiths, are divided by Brigandines of Justice, Glory, Freedom, Sanctity, and Ego, while the sixth country exists without Brigandine. The goal is to win battles to expand their country’s influence until the entire continent of Runersia has been taken over by the player.
Featuring a Fantasy world conquest within the turn-based strategy genre, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will offer hundreds of hours of immersive gameplay in this stunning new campaign for conquest. Players choose one of six countries to assume the role of the ruler aiming to conquer Runersia, and command more than 100 Rune Knights throughout the six nations leading various monster troops of various dragons, ghouls, and fairies, into fierce battles on hexagonal grid maps in the tactical turn-based battle system.
Developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch by Japanese developer Matrix Software and published by Happinet, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop and available for preorder at an MRSP of $49.99/ €49.99. The limited physical editions are released by Limited Run Games will be available for preorder in a Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition, May 1 – June 7 for $49.99 and $79.99, respectively. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.
For more in-depth information about the game’s story, gameplay mechanics, and the top development talent behind making the game, please visit the official Brigandine: The Legend of Runersiawebsite and follow the game’s latest updates on the official English Twitter account.
About Happinet
Happinet is a Japanese comprehensive entertainment trading company that boasts either top or near-top market share in each of its four main businesses: toys; visual and music; video games; and amusements. For more information, visit https://www.happinet.co.jp/english/index.html
Pre-Purchase Beta and Release Date Announced for Seafaring Trade Simulation
Sydney, Australia – (30th April, 2020) – Strategy publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios today announced the launch of the closed beta for Port Royale 4, the latest entry in the ground breaking strategy series.
Available to pre-purchase customers on the Kalypso Store, the Port Royale 4 beta offers fans an exclusive opportunity to go hands-on with the title for the very first time. The beta includes access to the tutorial, the full Spanish campaign, and Free Mode, which will include four playable characters. As with the single player campaign, Spain will be the only playable nation in Free Mode.
The beta will be available in English and German, and also includes a survey for players to give their feedback and shape the game ahead of its full release on 25th September 2020.
Information: Title:Port Royale 4 Platforms:Windows PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ Developer:Gaming Minds Studios Genre:Trading Simulation Release: 25th September 2020
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Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century. In Port Royale 4 you will take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor, eager to learn what it takes to manage and grow their small settlement into a bustling trader city.
Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of the respective cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfill tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.
For the first time in the series, naval battles will be turn-based, with up to 8 ships battling at one time and tactical captain maneuvers that can turn the tide in even the most hopeless of situations for a glorious victory.
Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles.
Take on four extensive single player campaigns following each nation on their path to supremacy.
Appoint a leader for your adventure from four different character classes: The Explorer, the Merchant, the Buccaneer and the Pirate – each providing their own advantages and disadvantages.
Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge 3D game world. Steer clear of cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes.
Select from 50 buildings, including 25 production sites, to produce goods like rum or luxuries. Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the overall happiness of your citizens.
18 historically authentic ship types from the late 16th and 17th centuries.
Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains.
Licenses, building permits, new buildings and ships can be unlocked by growing your reputation within your nation.
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened Storms PC with May 28 Steam Release
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – 30 April 2020 – Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, the epic return of Chromatic Games’ multimillion-selling co-op tower defense action RPG series, leaves Steam Early Access for Windows PC with a host of new content on 28 May. The Nintendo Switch version joins the battle in Q3 2020 followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Q4 2020.
Building on the beloved franchise’s roots, Dungeon Defenders: Awakened was made from the ground up in Unreal Engine 4. A fusion of familiar and all-new elements, the franchise’s third entry contains an original story, updated visuals, revised mechanics, additional locations, and fresh loot. Version 1.0 includes a massive assortment of new content, such as the Ancient Dragon and Goblin Mech bosses, Mixed and Pure Strategy modes, Massacre Difficulty, new pets, and more challenge maps.
Return to Etheria and take up arms as one of four heroes fighting to defend the land from the forces of darkness. Get crafty during the Build Phase to assemble fortifications that will slow enemy advances as well as offensive structures to bombard their ranks. Then join the fray and cut them down during the Combat Phase with class-specific skills and abilities.
Swap heroes between waves to try out new tactics while enjoying the campaign on your own or fighting together as a team of up to four players in online matches. Whether in co-op or solo, heroes will reap the spoils of their victories, collecting powerful new weapons, armor, pets, and more after every battle. But be prepared: showdowns with imposing bosses, such as the terrifying Demon Lord, will test the skills of even the most hardened of veterans.
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened v1.0 features six difficulty settings, ranging from Easy to Massacre, an imposing new difficulty with unique foes to overcome. Choose from a horde of varied game types, including Pure Strategy Mode, where the squad must rely solely on siege tactics to stem the tide of invaders. Teams should also ready themselves for the unexpected in Mixed Mode, a chaotic variation that revamps the experience with randomized enemy spawns transforming familiar battlegrounds into turbulent struggles to survive.
Become Etheria’s undisputed champion by conquering the varied and dynamic objectives of Challenge Maps designed to encourage mastery. These maps scale in difficulty, providing the opportunity for new Defenders to get their bearings in easier difficulties, before charging headfirst into the hardest version where greater rewards await!
“Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is the culmination of everything we’ve learned from working on the series for more than a decade now,” said Augi Lye, CEO, Chromatic Games. “We’ve taken the framework of the original Dungeon Defenders and built it into something entirely its own. We cannot wait to share it with experienced Defenders and newcomers alike on May 28!”
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened v1.0 strikes Steam on 28 May 2020 for $39.99. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in Q3 2020, with PlayStation 4, Xbox One releases coming in Q4 2020 with new free DLC maps, equipment, pets, and a fifth playable hero.
For more information about Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, please visit the official website, follow the development team on Twitter and Facebook, and join the community on Discord.
About Chromatic Games
Chromatic Games is a new independent game studio based in Gainesville, Florida comprised of key original Dungeon Defenders developers, industry veterans, and fresh talent. Dedicated to forging player-first experiences in a fun, supportive environment, the team aims to revisit its roots with a rejuvenated mindset, building this beloved franchise up to reach new heights.
To learn more about Chromatic Games, please visit the studio’s website.
Today, Ubisoft announced the next game in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will have a full reveal on May 1 at 1 AM AEST time on the following channel:
The game will take place during the age of Vikings, previously revealed during a livestream on April 29 that featured Bosslogic, who created a unique piece of art to showcase the setting. To rematch his art creation, please visit:
For the latest on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit https://news.ubisoft.com.
About BossLogic
Kode Abdo, also known as Bosslogic, is an Australian contemporary digital artist who emerged on social media with his powerful and creative works on all current trends on the Internet, notably when it comes to his favorite subject: the Entertainment industry. He is notably known for his collaboration with Marvel for a Limited Edition Avengers: Endgame poster, as well as DC Comics on the upcoming Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson.
As a self-taught artist, Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. Using mainly digital tools and graphics to create, his art reflects his passion for Entertainment, including comics, movies and video games, and his interest for all the current trends on the Internet. For the past 8 years, he has been working in digital mediums while building his brand and his studio Lineage Studios, based in New York, USA. With more than 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Kode Abdo is one of the most accomplished digital artists today.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including The Division, Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com/.
Cloud Imperium Games Launches Latest Update for Star Citizen, Introducing
New Prison System, Unified Friends List, Esperia Prowler Ship, and More
LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2020 — The most ambitious video game project to-date just got bigger with today’s release of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, introducing a wealth of new gameplay systems, missions, locations, and more! Developed and published by Cloud Imperium Games(CIG), Star Citizen is an epic experience where players can fly highly detailed space ships, explore life-sized planets, battle on foot through massive space stations, and discover adventure in an ever-expanding and changing galaxy of unmatched scale.
With today’s launch of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, players can look forward to more expanded experiences and deeper immersion based on community input and feedback. Highlights include the introduction of the Klescher Prison system, new criminal and bounty missions, a brand-new landing zone, the Esperia Prowler ship, all-new unified friends list, streamlined weapon attachment UI, and quality of life improvements. For full details and patch notes please head here.
“Our universe continues to evolve and grow, and through the release of Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded, our players will have the ability to experience more socially driven adventures fueled by exciting new gameplay additions and technology enhancements,” said Cloud Imperium Games CEO and Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts. “Today’s launch is part of our continued commitment to deliver notable updates on a consistent basis that greatly improve the overall experience in Star Citizen, and we continue to be humbled by the overwhelming support from our active players and community who contribute in making Star Citizen a success.”
Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & LoadedUpdate Highlights:
● Unified Friends List: Group play is getting a major upgrade. Moving forward, contacts and friends from Star Citizen Spectrum (CIG’s proprietary out-of-game communications platform) will be unified with in-game contacts. Connecting with fellow pilots and forming parties from either platform has never been easier!
● Klescher Automated Prison: Actions have consequences. Players incapacitated by security forces or bounty hunters will now find themselves serving hard time in prison. Pay off your debt to society by doing manual labor, or make plans for a daring escape.
● New Babbage Landing Zone: This brand-new landing zone and trading hub is now open for business! Located on microTech and home to the company’s flagship store, New Babbage features an extensive transit system with lines connecting all major hubs. Open spaces are enclosed by protective domes, shielding citizens from the planet’s freezing climate while offering spectacular views of frozen lakes and azure skies.
● New Mission – The Price of Freedom: In an all-new mission, some unlucky outlaws have been captured and are catching a ride on a prison transport. Players have been hired to board the ship, fight their way past security, wake these unfortunate individuals from cryosleep, and if possible, eliminate the turncoat who got them captured in the first place.
● New Ship – Esperia Prowler: The Prowler is a near-perfect recreation of the infamous dropship that battled UEE forces throughout the Tevarin Wars. Elegant, advanced, and effective, it embodies the unique Tevarin approach to warfare and organic vehicle design. The Prowler is the first Tevarin-derived ship ever offered on the Human market. Find out more about the Esperia Prowler here.
● New Player Status System: Player immersion reaches new levels, as blizzards and snowstorms are now more than just a visual effect. “Weather locomotion” now provides wind force resistance to player characters and ships in the atmosphere. In addition to monitoring temperature, the new player status system also measures hunger and thirst. Eat and hydrate to stave off starvation and thirst while taking advantage of specially designed suits to maintain an ideal body temperature in harsh environments.
● New Weapon Attachment UI Feature: Ground combat sees major improvements as players can now make adjustments to weapon attachments on the fly without having to navigate through inventory menu systems. Make quick changes to scopes and attachments on the go and stay in the action.
To celebrate the release of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, CIG is offering a limited time referral bonus for referring a friend to play the game. Starting from today through May 11, players who enlist a friend to join will earn a free Greycat PTV Buggy for both themselves and their friend. Learn more details about the limited time referral program here.
Star Citizen combines classic space sim gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting with unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift from cargo hauler to an outlaw, or an explorer or any other role, whenever you want. Play across multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.
For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube.
About Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries®
Cloud Imperium is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.
Indie Love Letter to Turn-Based JRPG Releases 20 Minutes of New Footage
Walnut Creek, Calif. (April 29, 2020) – Independent publishing label Modus Games, with developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, today released nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay from Cris Tales, the breathtaking turn-based RPG reaching Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Stadia later this year.
The footage finds protagonist, Crisbell, setting out from the bustling harbor of St. Clarity to solve a mysterious disappearance. By inquiring with neighboring townsfolk and using her incredible power to visit the past, Crisbell discovers a lead which guides her toward a string of exciting battles and a grim realization. See how Crisbell’s time-shifting skill aids her quest for answers and lends an upper hand in combat by watching the gameplay in full here:
Cris Tales is a captivating tribute to classic RPGs which brings the past, present, and future together on one screen. Players wield the incredible ability to battle across eras and will witness the influence of their actions on the world around them as their choices ripple across time. Cris Tales’ rich, stunningly hand-drawn imagery depicts a varied and fantastical land which is enchanting to explore, making every step of Crisbell’s overarching fight to stop an Empress’ ruthless plans as beautiful as it is compelling.
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.
About SYCK
With gameplay, art or mechanics, a team of artists, geeks and pirates are creating delightfully enjoyable experiences to bring a smile to the child inside all of us.
About DREAMS UNCORPORATED Dreams Uncorporated is a game studio focused on using innovative gameplay and art style to tell stories that reach the world. Inspired by the art that raised us, we’re bringing our dreams into reality and sharing them through experiences never seen before.
ScourgeBringer gets first major content update “The Living Walls”
The hit roguelite action game gets a new game world, fresh bosses, skills and more
Montpellier, France (April 29, 2020) – French developer Flying Oak Games, composer Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell) and publisher Dear Villagers are proud to announce that the fast-paced rogue-platformer ScourgeBringer is getting its first major content update today, titled “The Living Walls”.
The game is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Pass for PC and will see a full launch in 2020 for PC and Xbox.
The Living Walls update highlights:
A new realm, called “The Living Walls”
Four additional skills including the most savage counter attack yet – “Dragon Punch”
Five new blessings to power up your character
New lore elements: you will now find computers from the Old World throughout the game, revealing more about the story
A bestiary is now accessible, showing all the monsters you have fought
New enemies, including a boss fight
Six new achievements
General fixes and improvements
ScourgeBringer aims to channel the mystery and rawness of an early rogue-platformer, with fluid control, aerial combat, pixel graphics and a punchy soundtrack. The story follows hero Kyhra, who is sent away to uncover the secrets of an Eldritch monolith which is threatening to destroy her world. Armed with her trusty combat drone, she must shoot and slash her way through the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon, wherein gigantic bosses, ancient machines, strange ghosts and untold secrets from previous explorers await.
There is no backtracking, as the game’s structure follows a procedural combination of pre-built challenge rooms, not unlike the Binding of Isaac.
The game is in open development, with an in-game feedback system gathering feedback from players, and regular looks behind the curtain courtesy of regular development updates from Flying Oak Games, who you can follow on Twitter here.
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About Flying Oak Games
Made of wood and pixels, Flying Oak Games (FOG) is an independent video game studio in a secret forest of the North East of France (in Metz). Born from many game jam collaborations over several years, the team still dedicate themselves to the community by organizing local events, as well as being part of the Global Game Jam organizers family. Its main motivation is to make games that are accessible, instantly fun and addictive.
About Dear Villagers
Dear Villagers is Plug In Digital’s publishing label. It’s a warm-hearted invitation to join us in the little unusual neighborhood we are building within the gaming industry, a place where talented studios can unleash their creativity and where players enjoy distinctive and audacious games on PC and consoles, such as Edge of Eternity, ScourgeBringer, and Recompile.
Ubisoft Reveals the Setting of the Next Assassin’s Creed® Game with BossLogic
Today, Ubisoft invited fans to tune-in to the reveal of the setting of the next Assassin’s Creed® game, a livestream following BossLogic as he creates a unique art piece.
The reveal stream is now live at the following locations:
For the latest on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit https://news.ubisoft.com.
About BossLogic
Kode Abdo, also known as Bosslogic, is an Australian contemporary digital artist who emerged on social media with his powerful and creative works on all current trends on the Internet, notably when it comes to his favorite subject: the Entertainment industry. He is notably known for his collaboration with Marvel for a Limited Edition Avengers: Endgame poster, as well as DC Comics on the upcoming Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson. As a self-taught artist, Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. Using mainly digital tools and graphics to create, his art reflects his passion for Entertainment, including comics, movies and video games, and his interest for all the current trends on the Internet. For the past 8 years, he has been working in digital mediums while building his brand and his studio Lineage Studios, based in New York, USA. With more than 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Kode Abdo is one of the most accomplished digital artists today.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including The Division, Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com/.
