CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 CAMPAIGN REMASTERED – AVAILABLE NOW ON XBOX ONE and PC
Includes Free Special “Ghost” Themed Digital Bundle for Immediate Use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including Call of Duty: Warzone
One of the most iconic, blockbuster video game story experiences in gaming entertainment history is now available for Xbox One and PC. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered is a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single player experience that includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console; and, additionally, uncapped framerate as well as ultrawide monitor support on PC via Blizzard Entertainment’s Battle.net® platform.
Players who purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered will also receive, Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including the UDT Ghost Operator skin inspired by the ‘The Only Easy Day…Was Yesterday’ campaign level that featured an action-packed hostage rescue attempt from an oil rig in in the arctic. Alongside the Ghost Operator skin, players will also receive two weapon blueprints, a weapon charm, new finishing move, voice quip, animated calling card, emblem and two Battle Pass tier skips all for immediate access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the recently released Call of Duty: Warzone*.
For the most up to date information on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, check out the Activision Games Blog at https://blog.activision.com/call-of-duty.
Codemasters Premieres Circuit Zandvoort In Virtual First Look of F1 2020
Unique steeped banks create incredible racing moments asCircuit Zandvoort makes its F1 2020 debut
Larkspur, Calif. (April 30, 2020) – Codemasters® today premieres Circuit Zandvoort, the first of two new races added to F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Originally scheduled for this weekend in the F1 calendar, Circuit Zandvoort returns to F1 for the first time since 1985. The virtual hot lap features the car of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen on his home circuit.
Nestled amongst the coastal dunes in the province of North Holland, Circuit Zandvoort is a traditional style racetrack. In preparation for its return in 2020 the circuit has new paddock and run-off areas, with sections of the track enhanced to create exhilarating racing moments. It will become synonymous for its steeped bank curve, which is unique amongst F1 circuits. The final bank, angled at 18 degrees, will allow drivers to tuck-in behind an opponent and line-up to overtake in front of the fans on the home straight.
“The team has done an incredible job in recreating every aspect of the circuit. The banked final corner heading into the long straight is something players are going to enjoy,” said Lee Mather, F1 Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “Circuit Zandvoort is highly technical with height variation, blind crests and unsighted braking points and corner apexes. It’s an onslaught on the senses and doesn’t give players a moment to rest.”
F12020 will be released on July 10, 2020 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox One X, PC/Steam, and Google Stadia. The official box art of the PS4 and Xbox One retail versions have also been revealed. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access. Standard Editions is priced at $59.99, with the Deluxe Michael Schumacher Edition priced at $69.99.
Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.
In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.
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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 Headquarter 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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Jackbox Games Reveals Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, a New Online Game Show Donating $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief
Ten-episode live-streaming original series premieres Friday, May 1, at 9 PM ET, featuring special guests Thomas Middleditch, Finn Wolfhard, Ben Schwartz, Jillian Bell & Josh Hutcherson in support of Direct Relief
CHICAGO — April 30, 2020 — Jackbox Games, the studio that brought you the best-selling party game sensations YOU DON’T KNOW JACK and The Jackbox Party Pack, has announced Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving a new, ten-episode live-streaming series featuring famous guests playing Jackbox games from their homes to support not-for-profit organizations battling the effects of COVID-19.
Produced in partnership with Mission Control Media and 3 Arts Entertainment, Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving will premiere this Friday, May 1, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, and Facebook Live. Every episode, a new crew of famous personalities will play a variety of games from Jackbox’s collection of 30 titles while highlighting a new organization responding to the intense and sudden needs of those impacted by COVID-19. Jackbox Games will make a $100,000 donation to each featured organization, for a combined $1 million in donations over the series’ run.
The first episode of Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving will feature special guests Finn Wolfhard (StrangerThings, It), Thomas Middleditch(Silicon Valley, Middleditch & Schwartz), Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Middleditch & Schwartz), Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon, Workaholics), and Josh Hutcherson(Future Man, Hunger Games) in support of Direct Relief, which helps provide protective gear and critical care medications to healthcare workers.
Fans will be able to play along from home as audience members, too! Just go to Jackbox.tv on your mobile device, enter the onscreen code, and you can influence the outcome of each game by voting for your favorite answers and awarding bonus points to the players. Viewers will also learn more about the critical work being done right now by each organization, with links to donate on their own if they choose.
What: Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, a 10-episode streaming entertainment series to raise awareness and support for not-for-profit organizations working to alleviate pandemic-related hardships for first responders, displaced workers, victims and their families, and healthcare and service workers.
Jackbox Games is donating $100,000 per episode for a combined total of $1 million in donations.
When: First episode streaming live on Friday, May 1, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, featuring Finn Wolfhard, Ben Schwartz, Jillian Bell, Thomas Middleditch, and Josh Hutcherson in support of Direct Relief: www.directrelief.org.
New episodes will stream live on May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5 (all Fridays) at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT (additional episode dates to be announced soon).
For more information on Jackbox Games and Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, visit www.jackboxgames.com. For the latest updates on new guests and charities each week, as well as notifications when new episodes air, follow Jackbox on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Adol Christin’s Biggest Adventure Arrives on a New Platform; Retail “Timeless Adventurer Edition” Available for Preorder
Torrance, Calif. – April 30, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the remaster of the beloved Nihon Falcom action RPG, Ys: Memories of Celceta, will release in North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on June 9. The title is currently available for retail preorder of the physical day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition,” which includes a special soundtrack CD that was a part of the “Ys 25th Anniversary Pack” in Japan and 12 4” x 6” art cards highlighting various heroines from Ys lore, for a MSRP of $39.99 at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The game will also be available for purchase digitally at launch on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99 as well as part of a digital deluxe edition for $39.99 which also includes a digital version of the special soundtrack CD and a never before released deluxe theme featuring artwork and music from the game. The “Original Theme” that accompanied the Japanese release will also be made available for free to everybody upon launch.
The PS4™ system remaster of Ys: Memories of Celceta will support 60FPS with full HD visuals and optimized gamepad controls. Following the recent addition of the original Japanese voices to the Windows PC version of the title, Ys: Memories of Celceta will launch on the PS4™ system with support for both English and Japanese voice options. As legendary adventurer Adol Christin, explore the expansive land of Celceta, one of the largest locales in the Ys series, with the help of a robust mapping system to assist players in their travels through the wilderness. The classic Ys action combat, including the multi-character party system, has never looked better on consoles.
About Ys: Memories of Celceta
Remembering nothing but his name, Adol Christin awakens to find himself in the town of Casnan—a bustling frontier village at the edge of an endless sea of trees and untamed wilderness. Bereft of past and purpose, he is left to wander the town until a mysterious information dealer named Duren who claims to know him joins Adol on a sudden mission to rid the local mine of monsters. This unexpected quest reawakens Adol’s instincts as an accomplished swordsman, and their exploits quickly attract the attention of Griselda, a Romun Army general stationed in the town. Impressed with their skills, she enlists the pair to assist in mapping the Great Forest of Celceta – a task many have attempted but from which none have ever returned alive. Far from the frontier’s edge, Adol and Duren must brave the dangers of Celceta while constantly keeping watch for any clues that may help Adol recover his lost memories. More importantly, Adol must use his best judgment to decide who he can trust and who is taking advantage of his lost memories to deceive him…
Ys: Memories of Celceta, is developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games for PS4™ system in North America, and will launch on June 9. The physical day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition” is available for preorder for a MSRP of $39.99 at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers, while the digital standalone edition will be available at launch on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99 and the digital deluxe at $39.99. Marvelous Europe will be launching the title on June 19, 2020, within Europe and Australia.
The “PS Vita” system version was released on November 26, 2013 and the Windows PC release launched on July 25, 2018. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB for PS4™ system.
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.
Streets of Rage 4 Now Available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Limited Time 10 Percent Discount Detailed
Beat-Em-Up Genre-Defining Classic Makes Long-Awaited Return After 25 Years with
Evolved Features, Authentic Spirit
PARIS (April 30, 2020) – Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, developer of Windjammers 1 and 2) with co-developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury) are proud to announce Streets of Rage 4 is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass. Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 fans eager to bash through the iconic beat-em-up series’ revival can also enjoy a 10 percent discount off the $24.99 price if they purchase their copy within the first four days of launch.
Get a sense of the challenges ahead, along with an overview of all of Streets of Rage 4’s exciting additions, by viewing the game’s full launch trailer here
Streets of Rage 4 features:
● An All-New Story: Discover and counter new threats to the metropolis in events set 10 years after Streets of Rage 3.
● New and Returning Fighters: Series veterans Axel, Blaze, and Adam team up with newcomers Cherry and Floyd for a glorious beatdown-fueled return to form.
● Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Artwork: An intricate, neon-soaked envisioning of Wood Oak City brings its districts and brawlers to life through fluid animation and striking designs.
● Evolved Combat: New combo possibilities, risk-reward health recovery, and clever refinements give Streets of Rage fans ample opportunities to rack up killer combos.
● An Electrifying All-Star Soundtrack: Lead Composer Olivier Derivière upholds Streets of Rage’s signature sound while adding new sonic direction with substantial contributions from series composers Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima and an East Meets West all-star lineup of contributors.
● Retro Pixel Characters: Embrace your nostalgia by fighting like hell to unlock a dozen pixel characters complete with their original movesets from Streets of Rage 1, 2, and 3.
● Pulse-Spiking Throwback Music: Knock out enemies to timeless songs selected from Streets of Rage 1 and Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack.
● Online & Offline Co-Op: Call friends in for backup and let loose via two-player online and four-player offline co-operative play.
● A Feud-Ending Battle Mode:
● A Relentless Boss Rush Mode: Prove your might against an onslaught from the deadliest opponents in Wood Oak City.
● A Fair Fight for Everyone: Choose from a range of five difficulty settings to suit your play style, whether you’re a newcomer learning your first combos or a hardcore fighter looking for a brutal challenge.
The first mainline series entry in more than 25 years, Streets of Rage 4 infuses the series’ classic elements with a modern evolution of gameplay, art and design, giving fans an authentically faithful tribute which still offers a distinctive experience.
Streets of Rage 4’s console releases were made possible through collaborations with Blitworks, the partner who managed the game’s port to Xbox One and the Microsoft Store, as well as Seaven Studio, the partner behind the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions.
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About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more.
Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.
About Lizardcube
Lizardcube is a Parisian games studio founded by game industry veteran Omar Cornut (Dear ImGui, Pixeljunk Shooter, Tearaway, Soul Bubbles) and traditional comic/animation artist Ben Fiquet (Soul Bubbles). It is best known for the acclaimed remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, praised for its gorgeous art style and retro engineering marvel.
About Guard Crush Games
Guard Crush Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their passion for classic beat-em-up and side scrolling titles. The team is best known for its XBox 360 release, Streets of Fury, and follow-up on PC Streets of Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which revel in over-the-top action and capture the studio’s love for fun side scrolling brawlers.
Vibrant Action Adventure Ary and the Secret of Seasons Launching July 28 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
New Gameplay Shows Bold Heroine Wielding Winter’s Power, Slashing through Agile Combat
Walnut Creek (April 30, 2020) – Indie publisher Modus Games along with developer eXiin today announced Ary and the Secret of Seasons, a young girl’s courageous journey and discovery of an incredible power over seasons, will reach Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on July 28.
The announcement was paired with an all-new gameplay video wherein protagonist Ary explores lush stretches of grassy wilderness and a grand, mysterious temple. Ary’s ability to conjure seasonal biomes to alter her surroundings quickly comes in handy, creating platforms leading to new areas and frigid solutions to puzzles obscuring her way. Witness the vast potential within Ary’s power by viewing the full video here
Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an engrossing action adventure following Ary’s growth into her unexpected new duty serving as Guardian of Winter. Granting her the ability to change the seasons around her, this new role leads Ary through a captivating quest to find her brother Flynn and become a Winter Guardian. Towering beasts, perplexing secrets, and stuffy traditions stand before Ary, keeping her fight for a peaceful future exciting and fresh with each new challenge thrown her way.
For more on Ary and the Secret of Seasons, check out https://ary-game.com/. To get the latest updates on all of Modus Games’ exciting upcoming games, check out https://modusgames.com/, join the Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow @Modus_Games on Twitter and Facebook
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About Modus Games
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 eXiin and Fishing Cactus
eXiin is a fast-growing indie game company based in Brussels, Belgium. Since June 2016, eXiin is developing their new IP called Ary; the first game is “The Secret of Seasons.” To increase the scope of Ary and the Secret of Seasons, eXiin joined forces with one of the most experienced Belgian based game developer: Fishing Cactus.
Fishing Cactus has been developing games for almost a decade and share with eXiin a certain taste for innovation. Fishing Cactus counts over 50 released titles and a crew of 22 developers. Fishing Cactus is behind the successful atypical typing RPG Epistory: Typing Chronicles and handcrafts smart games with soul.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released a brand new update for its recently released free-to-play title, Bless Unleashed. Featured in this update is an all new five person Dungeon, one Abyssal Dungeon, a new Blessing (Blind Executioner), player-driven quality of life enhancements and much more. Bless Unleashed launched as a free-to-play title on Xbox One on March 12, 2020.
Bless Unleashed takes place in the untamed world of Lumios; presenting a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind featuring deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) multiplayer. At launch, the land of Lumios featured 13 zones for players to explore and do battle against countless foes within. There are seven powerful Field Bosses scattered across the wilds and 26 Elite Bosses who will drop amazing rewards for those who can defeat them. Additionally, there are six unique Dungeons to explore enabling players to truly feel the dangers of Lumios. Players will also engage in battle in eight Arena Challenges and eight Lairs belonging to powerful foes who are eagerly waiting to dispatch players. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs developed specifically for console players. Players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.
To deck your character out in unique armor sets, get Valor Perks, receive extra in-game currency, ride fantastic mounts, and more please visit https://blessunleashed.com/packs to learn more about the Ultimate, Exalted, and Deluxe Founder’s Packs.
For more information about Bless Unleashed, please visit: https://blessunleashed.com, follow us on Facebook at https://bandainam.co/BUfacebook, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://bandainam.co/BUtwitter.
Wizard Entertainment’s ‘Wizard World Vault’ To Feature One-of-A-Kind Memorabilia Among New Offerings
Autographed Photos, Memorabilia, Posters, Unique Items Available Through WizardWorldVault.com Website
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2020 – From signed photos and posters to celebrity banners, rare and limited edition comics and other unique pop culture memorabilia, Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) is pleased to launch Wizard World Vault, an online marketplace of one-of-a-kind products backed by the trust of Wizard Entertainment’s more than two decades of experience in the industry.
Wizard World Vault, accessible via www.wizardworldvault.com, will feature a wide variety of items, including many unique pieces culled from more than 150 Wizard World events conducted over 20+ years, as well as materials sourced directly from industry leaders, top creators and longtime Wizard World partners. All come with a guarantee of authenticity, and range from single autographed photos and comics to distinctive collectible items not found anywhere else from throughout Wizard World’s history, letting fans “Bring Pop Culture Home.”
“Wizard World has an unmatched trove of thousands of pieces of collectibles and memorabilia of all types for any budget,” said John D. Maatta, CEO, Wizard Entertainment, Inc. “Many, like signed event posters and banners, have never been available before on any platform. We can’t wait to roll out the whole vault for fans to see everything we have to offer.”
The news comes following the successful launch of Wizard Entertainment’s “Wizard World Virtual Experiences,” which bring celebrity interactions, autographs and other elements of its live shows to an online platform.
For the full Wizard World schedule, visit www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZDD) Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2020 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon
Grab Your Axe and Head to the Forest in Lumberjack Dynasty — Available Now on PC from Toplitz Productions
Live the Lumberjack Lifestyle in a Unique Genremix freely according to the motto LIVE – BUILD – WORK
Irdning, Austria (April 30, 2020) — Publisher Toplitz Productions is pleased to announce that their forestry simulation game, Lumberjack’s Dynasty, a new game in the successful dynasty series launched today on Steam Early Access.
Starting today, players can enjoy an outdoorsy lifestyle, living on an old family farmstead in need of loving restoration as they set out to build a burgeoning timber business that will last for generations. Lumberjack Dynasty gives players unique and challenging story quests to complete as they restore their inherited family farmhouse to its former glory and build a timber empire their in-game family will be proud to carry on with.
“We’re thrilled to bring Lumberjack’s Dynasty to the eager hands of players and are excited for them to build their own thriving dynasties,” said Robin Gibbels, Producer at Toplitz Productions. “We look forward to hearing their feedback as we would like to include some of the community feedback during the upcoming development phase.”
Combining the traditional life simulation genre with elements of the tycoon genre, Lumberjack Dynasty lets players manage forests, harvest timber, and produce high-quality lumber and other products for sale. Getting away from the bright city lights and entering the serenity of the forest, players will get behind the controls of heavy logging equipment and harvest prime timber as they grow to become major producers in the lumber industry while ensuring the prosperity of their family for generations to come — creating a true dynasty!
About Toplitz Productions Toplitz Productions is an Austrian publisher and developer with one goal – to offer consumers games that feature “Heart and Soul”. The company is comprised of veteran game developers and executives and collaborates with multiple studios throughout the world. Featuring a mix of sports, strategy, adventure, and simulation games, Toplitz’ titles can be found on PC and major console platforms, offering something for every type of player.
Keep up with all things related to Toplitz Productions and Lumberjack Dynasty by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, their official website, and Instagram.
The ROCKFISH Games team continues to work from their home offices on EVERSPACE™ 2, which is scheduled to launch early access on Steam in December 2020. In addition to insights into the game world, which has been significantly expanded compared to its predecessor, the Hamburg-based team is giving the EVERSPACE community a first taste of planet areas, as well as further details about player ships and devices.
As described in detail in an earlier production update, all player ships in EVERSPACE™ 2 are based on a modular component system, which allows a large number of different ship models consisting of hulls, wings, stern/stern engines, cockpits, and attachments. In order to avoid having only one set of generic-looking player ships, the team has spent significant time and effort to define specific design rules for main and sub ship classes and their ship components, so that a player can immediately identify which class or subclass a ship model belongs to.
Thanks to new texturing and modelling techniques, players can also enjoy much higher pro-pixel detail on the outer and inner surfaces of the ships. In addition, each player ship can be individually designed using a primary, secondary, and tertiary color, which also influences the color of ship light elements.
Devices in the original EVERSPACE™ were modules with active or passive effects, which could be looted from various enemies and installed into your own ship. While active devices had to be activated selectively, installed passive devices offered permanent status bonuses and other advantages. There are certain similarities to character skills that are common in traditional RPGs and ROCKFISH Games have refined this idea further in EVERSPACE™ 2 by linking devices directly to player progress. Once devices are found, they remain unlocked and can be installed as desired. Passive devices from the original game, on the other hand, are being replaced by equipment such as armor and energy cores.
Newly added to EVERSPACE™ are Device Modes, which can be used to configure devices in different ways. A maximum of three modes can be enabled per Device, but only one can be activated at a time. This allows players to customize their ship according to their taste and playstyle through complex synergies between devices, modes, and equipment. To unlock modes, special tokens are required, which can be collected by leveling up or as rewards for missions.
Exploring new and strange planets has been one of the biggest dreams of many space game fans. In space simulations, where exploration for hundreds or even thousands of hours is a main pillar of the game, there is no way around procedural world generation. However, procedural generation can have a negative impact on gameplay and environmental design as well as on the implementation of a story campaign with cutscenes and scripted events. In order to provide the best gaming experience and to give each location relevance, EVERSPACE™ 2 will only have a small number of hand-designed planet locations which can be perfectly staged for players to explore down to the smallest detail.
On May 1st, the ROCKFISH Games team will show all-new planet locations in-game as well as Ship Devices and Device Modes in action on Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm CEST / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT.
About ROCKFISH Games GmbH ROCKFISH Games is an independent games studio based in Hamburg, Germany which specializes in high-quality 3D action video games for PC and console, based on Unreal Engine 4. It was founded by mobile games veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr, who have been joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics space for over 25 years. As founders and managers of Fishlabs Entertainment, they spearheaded 3D mobile gaming for almost a decade before they took on a new adventure with ROCKFISH Games. Meanwhile, the team consists of 20 full-time employees, mostly coming from the dev team of the wildly popular original Galaxy on Fire mobile games series.
