/u/thomasthe1st of reddit has spotted a massive ban wave hitting the Steam store today. Based on the collective sleuthing powers of reddit, it appears the bans are targeting specific developers such as Siberian Digital. Many of the affected publishers are based in Russia. While several legitimate PC titles have been affected, most of the games these publishers have released are asset flips and card farming titles.
Valve has not issues a statement regarding the bans at this time. With hope, some sort of appeals process for the legitimate developers will be made available.
The Steam store pages for the affected games have been removed. Those who own the affected games will not lose access to their games, but they will no longer be able to sell cards or any other digital item related to the banned games on the Steam Marketplace.
The previously leaked 2019 Steam sale dates continue to be accurate with today’s kickoff of the Steam Autumn Sale and the 2019 Steam Award nominations. This year, the Steam Autumn Sale is running from November 26th to December 3rd at 10 AM PST.
While the Steam Autumn Sale has traditionally been a smaller affair from the mammoth summer and winter sales, a ton of great PC games are still marked down up to 90% off.
This year’s Steam Award categories are more serious in tone. Steam users can nominate games from the nominations page or the individual game’s store page. This year’s categories are as follows:
The Game of the Year Award – Maybe it was its immersive gameplay, or its gripping story… its well-crafted characters, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer. Whatever the reason, the winner of 2019’s Game of the Year Award is an instant classic.
The VR Game of the Year Award – When it comes to breaking new ground in games, there is no greater pace of advancement than in VR. If we had our way, all VR devs would get an award for building the future of immersive games and experiences unparalleled by any other medium. But since there’s only one trophy, it’s up to you, Steam Awards Selection Committee member, to crown just one as the best of 2019.
The Labor of Love Award – This game has been out for a while. The team is well past the first unveiling of their creative baby, but being the good parents they are, these devs continue to nurture and support their creation. This game, to this day, is still getting new content after all these years
The Better With Friends Award – There are some games out there that just aren’t the same when you play by yourself. Maybe you need to have a friend to watch your back. Maybe you need to have a friend that you can stab in their back. Either way, mirth is awaiting those who gather friends to play these games.
The Most Innovative Gameplay Award – This game is at the front lines of experimentation, pushing the boundaries of the medium with exciting, novel interactions and brain-breaking surprises. This game thinks outside the box, and pulls you out with it!
The Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award – Some days, only a narrative-heavy game will hit the spot, and this one packs a wallop. It’s as gripping as any soap opera, and as well-tuned as a prestige-TV screenplay. Bravissimo — for making us feel things!
The Best Game You Suck At Award – Games have a way of pushing us past any limits we thought we had. Like a montage sequence, we put in work, training our fingers to be quick and nimble, mastering timing and placement over weeks and weeks. At the end of the gauntlet, we’re rewarded with profound beauty and a deep sense of personal growth. Unless you hurled your monitor through a plate-glass window on the first day.
The Outstanding Visual Style Award – These devs are the Willy Wonka of eye candy. Visual style doesn’t aspire to real-world graphical fidelity (though a noble goal in itself)… it describes a distinctive look and feel that suffuses an entire game. This game displays visual cohesion and expression that not only fit the game’s world, but make our world look paltry by comparison.
The Farm 51 released a brand new mode for their combined arms FPSWorld War 3today. Breakthrough is a 10 vs 10 mode that challenges attackers to destroy four radio stations in an area to push back the front line to the next area of the map. To win, attackers must destroy all radio stations on the map. The defenders must prevent attackers from destroying all the radios until the timer runs out.
The highly requested Breakthrough mode is only part of the new 0.8 update. Napalm strikes have been added to the game. The infantry HUD has been revamped. The kill feed now offers more detailed information and the icon resolution has been bumped up.
World War 3 is also participating in the Autumn Steam Sale, knocking off 33% from the game’s normal price. The game costs $18.76 USD/$26.80 AUD on Steam until 3 December.
Reboots and remakes have gone from a quiet trend to the
crutch that Hollywood cannot seem to stop using. Sure, we get some originality,
but for the most part – our nostalgia and willingness to buy into a familiar
story keep these recreations flowing. Keep
in mind that a reboot is very different from a remake, as a reboot is
structured to take a property and move it into different direction creatively,
while a remake keeps the same original concepts, simply updating minor details
without introducing drastic change.
For every blockbuster like 2018’s A Star is Born, there are ten bombs like that terrible Footloose remake that came out in 2011. For every modern Hawaii 5-0, there are graveyards filled with the remains of duds like The Fugitive (2000) and Knight Rider (2008). Reboots and remakes of any kind being good are a rarity, but when a gem is found – it just might introduce a new generation their new favorite piece of entertainment.
For this Pop Capsule, we are going to go over some of the finest reboots and remakes in existence. Sure, I could do two articles and separate these categories, but my own brain lumps them together – so why not have both “R” words celebrated in one piece. Before we begin, I will state a few things. First, no Disney live action remakes are allowed here. I do not care how much they made or how good this or that actor played your favorite Disney character. Those remakes are starting to get a bit stale and considering how most are forgotten within two years of releasing – I don’t think they have a lot of longevity after the original buzz wears off. Second, there is a good chance that you will disagree with my own picks, and that is fine. This is my little selection based off what I enjoy, and if you do not like them, you can opt to watch one of the thousands of unfunny reboots starring The Rock instead.
So, let’s begin with a boy and his dog.
When Nickelodeon launched “Nicktoons” with Doug back in 1991, it was surprising to see the quirky little show turn out to be a hit for the network. Doug was about a kid who had a plain life with plain problems, yet still sensationalized every issue in order to cope with normalcy. Got a pimple? Well, let’s imagine it growing a mouth so it can gross out your number one crush. Bought a stolen comic? Well, you might have just ended the world as we know it. Nickelodeon’s version of Doug worked because it was basically an introduction of normal issues to kids that they would face and featured some fun and interesting characters to contrast Doug’s averageness. When the show ended after a modest three-year run, most were content as Doug’s trek seemed to be complete. Remember, this was before Nick dabbled in movies, and while Doug certainly had fans, it was not on the same level as Rugrats in terms of value.
Doug was gone, but not forgotten.
Two years later, Disney came out of nowhere and acquired the property, using it to anchor a new Saturday morning cartoon block called “One Saturday Morning” on ABC. Disney didn’t just bring the show over, they completely took it into a different creative direction, making large changes to just about everything. Doug was now 12 and in middle school, dealing with a whole new topic which would be the theme of nearly this entire adaptation – change. Doug’s school was now shaped like Beebe Bluff’s head. Patti home-schooled for half the day and didn’t get to be around as much during school. Connie lost weight. Roger struck it rich. Skeeter changed clothes. Yep, it was hard to be Doug Funnie in this new world. Billy West, who famously voiced Doug during the Nickelodeon run also left the show, leaving Doug sounding slightly different with a new actor portraying the role.
Instead of two segments per episode, each episode of Disney’s Doug featured just one full segment dedicated to the same story, which helped a lot when it came to the development of the characters within. Doug also toned it down a lot when it came to his imagination, as it became a rarity for Doug to dream up crazy sequences like he did so commonly in Nick’s version. Disney’s Doug gets a lot of criticism because people either didn’t see much of this show or simply were not able to get over the changes that it brought. I personally think Disney’s Doug had stronger writing, and made these characters feel more interesting and real. This version wasn’t afraid to push boundaries in order to tell a good story, and if you ever wanted to know more about a kid who may have been a random background character in the past, there is a good chance that he or she got her own dedicated story before the end of this run.
We got to see Patti deal with the actual grief of her mom’s death when her dad starts dating again. We also see Roger become a closer ally to Doug, instead of just a bully or pest that he was in the original. Doug eventually gets a new sister, and the show gets a grand finale that wraps up nearly every storyline covered in the past. Sure, there was Doug’s First Movie, and I will touch on it for a moment as it was a canon piece of this show, but I must separate that from Disney’s Doug as it was a bit meh. The movie featured a talking monster (the infamous monster from Lucky Duck lake) that didn’t fit with anything and came off as lame. Patti was an absolute bitch as well for nearly the entire duration and became super unlikable. The chemistry simply wasn’t there for this movie. It isn’t awful mind you, but it wasn’t really good either. The show on the other hand was good.
I hate that the legacy of Doug comes down to just what Nick produced as Disney’s Doug in my opinion is the better adaptation. It was smarter, edgier, and more fleshed out overall. Now that people can watch it (as there has never been a DVD release) on Disney Plus, maybe I can finally get a bit of validation that it wasn’t a bad show from the masses. Doug’s reboot of sorts did what few do, which is not harm the original and evolve the brand in a whole new way. History may not remember what the mouse did to the kid on Jumbo street, but I will always be fond of this version for how it treated one of my favorite cartoons of all time.
Next up, its time for a road trip into Hell!
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre may be one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. There is good reason for that, as for its time, it was able to introduce the concept of murder in a whole new way to cinemas. Chainsaw introduced Leatherface, a killer who was mentally incapable of a moral compass, who lived with a family that raised him that way. He was a killer because that was what he was taught. Add in the eerie atmosphere and one of the loudest murder weapons possible and you have the stuff of nightmares. The original movie has every right to be beloved, as it is so well shot that it stands the test of time. With most groundbreaking films in history, a remake or reboot is usually thought of as blasphemy. For the 2003 re-imagining of the same name, it isn’t that simple to just write off the idea of a reboot as for this one, timing was everything.
In 2003, we were coming to a point where the slasher boom was starting to settle. Movies like Scream were becoming borderline Scooby-Doo in terms of narrative (which wasn’t really a bad thing looking back), leaving hardcore fans of the genre looking for more meat to get a thrill. Box office receipts were also suffering. Hollywood was ready to shake things up yet again, enlisting director Marcus Nispel and a whole new generation of actors and actresses to revitalize not just the franchise, but the entire horror genre. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre brought in Jessica Biel, who was fresh off TV’s 7th Heaven, Eric Baldour, who played minor roles throughout the 90’s, and several other faces to bring the Hewitt family back to the forefront.
When it debuted, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even as a “reboot”, was unlike anything that had came out in decades. Within minutes of the film’s opening, we see a delightful road trip montage featuring the cast of stoners and misfits simply enjoying youth. There isn’t a lot of backstory given for everyone, but the ensemble work, and the actors come across as likable – giving a nice nostalgic nod to the same atmosphere of the original. Within minutes, the gang pick up a distraught hitchhiker, who quickly blows her head off, starting an instant dive into horror that doesn’t really let up until the credits roll at the end. The quick and brutal change of pace can be found several times throughout the movie, as once the viewer feels comfortable, something quickly goes awry to create more tension and suspense. Leatherface is a lot more present than the Hewitt family as well, and he comes off as more of an unstoppable monster in this adaptation – rather than some special person who was just raised to be evil. Sure, the family is there and are effective, but Leatherface is centered here and that truly kept the focus where it needed to be.
Biel also was fantastic in this film, as her reactions, screams, and general essence in this movie give it legs. Even though there are small plot issues and questions that go unanswered, I personally think that this version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre outdoes the original in many ways and feels like its own film due to the updates, changes, and broader budget. I remember coming out of the theater speechless, going back the next week to get another dose. Horror movies stopped giving that thrill ride feeling years prior, and luckily – this paid off as the film grossed over 100 million dollars in the box office overall. It doesn’t stop there, as this reboot got a prequel (which was a step down, in most ways), and truly triggered a ton of horror reboots that would follow. It is crazy to think that this director was working on the video to “Spice up your Life” a few years prior and went on to create something so incredible with a tired property, but alas, we got an unforgettable film that set a bar of what should be done. It Is damn disappointing to see that the bar I am referencing really hasn’t been touched since in terms of cinematic reboots, but for what it is, Texas Chainsaw Massacre proved it was worth giving another shot under the right visionary.
Out of that darkness, it is time to speak about some sunshine!
Sitcoms dominated entertainment in the sixties and seventies, and by far, one of the most iconic is absolutely The Brady Bunch. The playful family show become a massive success, and despite its short run, never left syndication since airing. There is something about innocence that viewers are attracted to and seeing the over-the-top handling of such simple problems attracted my own eyes as I watched on Nick at Nite and other platforms as a kid. I loved The Brady Bunch as it wasn’t just a silly television show, it was a fascinating story behind the scenes, as in the 90’s, the original cast were at that age where they began heavily plugging biographies – detailing the chaos that went on during what was perceived as such a hammy little hit.
I was like eight when The Brady Bunch Movie came to theaters, and I will be honest, I hated it. I didn’t get it. I saw the cast, knew that they were not my Brady Bunch that I liked, so I widely ignored it for at least five or six years. There is some validation to that reaction though. Who likes to see a cast change? I was so confused at that time why The Brady Bunch would even get a theatrical adaptation, so I basically tuned it out and went on about my childhood, not giving the movie or its sequel much thought. Fast forward a few years and add in the first movie playing on television, and I gave it a chance. Within minutes, this film became one of my favorite satires of all time.
The Brady Bunch Movie takes everything about The Brady Bunch (the cast, the set, and even props) and spins them in a flick where this innocent family are living their lives in 1995. A rough, dirty, 1995 – where people are real, and the Brady family basically are oblivious as they’re the Bradys. The plot revolves around a dastardly real estate mogul trying to take Mike and Carol Brady’s home, leaving this family with the task of coming up with enough money to save it before they lose everything. The world is not friendly to this family, as the kids go to a pretty rough school and the other adults are crabby and weathered, constantly bitching about their upbeat and odd presence throughout the film. From their attire, to random trips to Sears in full song and dance, The Brady Bunch manage to remain extremely endearing as they bring their tropes, flower child clothing, and naïve natures into the next generation, which is filled with innuendo and contemporary themes.
Despite all the obstacles, we get treated to what turns into
comedy gold – as every character brings an overload of their original self and
puts it to use in a “fish out of water” setting. Mike (played by Gary Cole),
despite being successful, is constantly at the forefront, giving terrible
advice and speeches at inappropriate times to both his family and everyone he
crosses, whether they want to hear it or not. Carol (Shelly Long) is all about
her husband and kids, agreeing with everything Mike says (despite her obvious
faces of disillusion) in order to keep her family together. The kids are even
more entertaining, led by the most oblivious child, Greg – who is wrapped up in
himself despite coming off as a dork, and Marcia, who is equally conceited,
only focusing on her hair and her own image throughout. Jan deals with heavy
jealousy of her sister in her own, Jan type of way, and Peter, well – Peter deals
with basically going through change and trying to pick up a girl who is his
polar opposite, even though she is dating the school Bully. Cindy and Bobby balance
out the ensemble nicely with their own quirks, and Alice, also stuck in this
generation freeze keeps the squad fed and house kept as she simply follows
along.
There are so many hysterical moments in this film that portray society and how it is handled by such a naïve bunch, but that isn’t what makes the film. The Brady Bunch Movie is wonderful as it celebrates what it is satirizing, playing homage instead of making fun of its topic, so everyone can be in on the joke. When the film released, it reintroduced the world to the original and every single time I watch it, or the equally awesome A Very Brady Sequel, I feel oddly compelled to go back and dive into the original, as there is something truly special about what this reboot was able to do when it released over twenty years ago – which was nearly thirty years after the original product aired. There were two straight to video/TV movies that followed this wave, but due to the kids changing due to age (as in cast change), the charm fades on those just a bit, even though they are not technically bad films.
There are so many television to movie adaptations that flop because they simply cannot capture what made viewers love the original product. Maybe the cast just act too far different, or maybe the script makes the original property seem stupid. If you are making a television remake or reboot in any way whatsoever and you make the viewer, who probably are tuning in due to their own history with that product feel shame for enjoying it to start with, you probably shouldn’t be working on it to start with. Bewitched, The Dukes of Hazzard, and several other films suffer from this, as no one wants to see those original qualities they once enjoyed update for the sake of being modern. This reboot was able to find a way to do it right, and has become beloved by fans of the original, where it is included as part of the lineage of the franchise in DVD sets and retrospectives everywhere.
There are a lot of other reboots and remakes alike I enjoy,
but honestly, this piece is more of a reflection on the best from my own
experiences, as it is far too easy these days to name off all of the terrible
junk we have seen hit theaters and other platforms and create a look at
something negative, but much more rewarding to take a look at the positive, and
why we still get fed these types of films over and over each year. You want to
watch The Rock play your childhood hero to make one note jokes or see Seth
Rogen turn a famous cartoon character into a stoner hog? Go ahead. There really
is nothing wrong with that. In my opinion however, it is a lot more fun to see
something that introduces new viewers to an older property where one cast
member playing the role isn’t the focus of the film. Reboots and remakes will
never go away, but maybe these films will have a little more life if creators
would pursue their own person passion of why they loved the original, instead
of simply trying to find a cheap way to fulfill an actor’s contract with a
major studio for a quick buck at the box office in return.
Life Simulator Circadian City Dreams of Steam
Early Access in Q1 2020
Nintendo Switch Joins Crafting Circle in Q4 2020
ISTANBUL – 25 Nov. 2019
– Circadian City, the life simulation game where players control
their character’s life 24/7 from building relationships in the day to surreal
dreams at night, will awaken on Steam Early Access for Windows PC in Q1 2020.
Publisher Way Down Deep and developer Nowhere Studios’ Nintendo Switch version will reach for the stars in Q4 2020,
simultaneously alongside PC’s 1.0 release.
Start life from scratch with a real job in Circadian City where fun, friends, and flirtations await. Customize your look with a myriad of possible outfits. Start each day by cooking breakfast before heading out into the open world to work, meet up with pals, shop for the newest book or movie releases, indulge in a creative pursuit such as art, or dip into a dating pool awash with both hetero and LGBTQ romantic options.
Don’t expect to make
friends overnight, or for acquaintances to remain friendly if the bond is
neglected, as relationships require care and attention. Cultivate shared
interests, such as gardening,
music or movies, by visiting related locations and hanging out to discuss the
newest trends. Undertake quests to
reap the rewards of becoming closer friends. Making memories with loved ones
can offset built-up stress, but don’t forget the value of getting a good
night’s rest.
Explore a procedurally
generated dream world full of fantastic creatures and wild adventures
reflecting the day’s activities. Build a farm and craft items with the power to
shape the subconscious. Explore the wilderness and challenge creatures to
mini-games and collect the crystals crucial to opening up new missions,
solidifying one of 16 personality types, and uncovering a life goal to pursue.
Strike the perfect
balance of love and friendship with exploration of the subconscious to live
your best life. Dare to dream big, then achieve goals during the day among the
colorful and retro stylings of Circadian City’s urban utopia.
“Circadian City
expands on the life sim genre by giving players control of the whole day
including sleep, avoiding the gifts-equal-love trope in favor of maintaining
more realistic relationships in an unusual setting filled with well fleshed-out
NPCs, and more,” said Burak Tezateser, Founder & Designer, Nowhere Studios.
“Time spent sleeping is just as important as that spent awake, and players will
find many ways to entertain themselves in both modes, especially with all the
features we plan to add in Early Access.”
Circadian City Steam Early Access starts in Q1 2020 for $14.99
USD, and will support English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese
(Brazilian), and Chinese (Simplified). It’s available for wishlist on Steam
now.
This boutique Texas
publisher aims to bring to life non-violent games set in the real world based
on love and life experiences.
About Nowhere Studios
Based out of Istanbul,
Nowhere Studios is a diverse team of developers looking to change the world’s perception
of games by creating stories conveying positive messages that can bring people
together around a peaceful and inclusive culture.
World of Tanks: Mercenaries bringing back beloved
traditions
Update 4.12, T(h)anksgiving, Toy Tank mode, RTS mode –
returning old and new friends
November 26, 2019 — The days are getting warmer and
the battles are heating up in World of Tanks: Mercenaries this November and
December. The dev team from Wargaming West have been working hard to deliver
more content than ever to passionate tankers across the globe until the end of
the year. The release of Update 4.12 on November 26, is followed by some amazing
new limited edition tanks and Black Friday sales, while November
is closing with the tradition of T(h)anksgiving once again celebrated
in-game with Turkey Treats.
Update 4.12 features the usual bugs fixes and tank
& matchmaker enhancements, fixes the high calibre medal, and includes a
game mode selector if a limited time game mode is available.
Black Friday is here, and if you’re not too busy
jousting shoppers for a new TV, check out the explosive bargains in our in-game
Store, as well as the PlayStation and Microsoft Store! Get up to a massive 30%
off Tier X tanks, save up to 50% on yearly Premium time, or get 25% off on
silver to gold exchanges. Looking for something specific? Check out the Premium
Tech Tree, which has nearly every tank ever available for a limited time with a
30% discount. There are even more discounts coming on Cyber Monday, so don’t
miss out!
Players logging in during T(h)anksgiving weekend will
receive five times XP in their first match, while on Cyber Monday
they’ll receive 25% more Silver and XP all day long.
Elsewhere in World of Tanks: Mercenaries, we welcomed a
bombastic new trio of Limited edition tanks to the game. Available
individually from November 29 – December 2, get to know this ragtag bunch of
misfits:
Ragnarok T-34-100 – the console exclusive Tier XIII Medium tank from Czechoslovakia
rolls out with a fully stabilized 100 mm autoloader, boosting the
firepower of a traditional T-34 significantly.
Hydra IS-6 – this console exclusive USSR Tier XIII Heavy tank built for
damage with the very powerful BL-13 gun, dealing 440 damage a shot with
excellent penetration values.
Minotaur KV-5 – this console exclusive USSR Tier XIII Heavy tank is equipped
with the Zis-24 gun, making it capable of punching through thick armour.
December won’t be less diversified, as the famous real-time
strategy Tank Commander mode will return from 10–16 December and the beloved
(European) Winter Toy tank mode will return for free to PlayStation and Xbox
players to end the year in style.
Fans of real-time strategy games will love one of the
players most favourited modes to return in World of Tanks: Mercenaries. The
Tank Commander Mode, which is an RTS mode still exclusive to consoles.
Players can take command of nine tanks with a strategic, birds-eye view of the
battlefield as the Commander. Give single tanks direct orders to flank and
outwit your enemies or send groups into the fray en masse for a heavy-handed
cavalry attack! You can also assume the role of the Tanker and, alongside a team
of five other players, work together to bring down the powerful Commander.
Finally, the beloved and awesome Toy Tank Mode
returns in time for the summer holidays and days off with the family. Enjoy the
ride with your very own toy tank to guide through various obstacles to fight
other tank commanders in this festive mode.
Besides in game activities, the development team from
Wargaming West in Chicago/Baltimore recently supported the Extra Life
charity marathon – a 24-hour streaming event to raise funds towards the
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. We are proud and honoured to participate
in this event during November with 46 members of the dev-team fighting and
tanking 24 hours for a good cause to collect the final amount of USD$16,649.
Donations are still possible at https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=47488
World of Tanks: Mercenaries is a team-based massively
multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured combat, created by
Wargaming West in Chicago, USA. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15
tank combat with opponents from around the world, fight it out on more than 90
different maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 740
tanks from 11 different nations.
World of Tanks: Mercenaries is played by more than 18
million players worldwide and is available on all generations of PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. World of Tanks:
Mercenaries can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live
account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4
Pro and Xbox One X. The epic, story-driven campaign mode War Stories can also
be played for free, with regular episodic stories giving players the chance to
rewrite history in immersive single-player and co-operative battles.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and
publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has
grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4,500+ employees
and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy
Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products
include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic
naval action game World of Warships.
Nine Witches: Family Disruption Investigates the
Occult on PC, Consoles in Q2 2020
SYDNEY – 25 Nov. 2019 –Nine Witches:
Family Disruption, the comedic alternate-history occult adventure game from Blowfish Studios and Indiesruption, summons supernatural hijinks to Nintendo
Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC in Q2 2020.
Something strange is happening in Sundäe, a rustic village on the northwest coast of Norway. As the fires of World War II rage on, members of the Third Reich’s Okkulte-SS division have descended on the hamlet, harnessing a mystical power to strike a terrible blow against Allied forces. Under direct orders from the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Professor Alexei Krakovitz, a quadriplegic Russian expatriate renowned for his research into the occult sciences, and Akiro Kagasawa, the professor’s capable assistant, arrive in Scandinavia to investigate reports of witchcraft and put an end to the Nazi’s hellish machinations.
Explore the community of
Sundäe and cross paths with more than 70 quirky and eccentric characters as the
duo seek answers to supernatural enigmas. Collect clues and unravel a mystery
as these unlikely heroes. Cross from the world of living to the realm of the
dead as Professor Krakovitz, whose ability to traverse the Astral Plane allows
him to pass through corporeal barriers and possess weak-minded individuals
without leaving the confines of his wheelchair. Commune with ghosts to learn
about the region’s haunting history as Krakovitz or switch to Kagasawa when
situations need a physical touch, like ferrying items to solve puzzles or
taking the fight to the Germans and otherworldly entities in side-scrolling
action combat.
Soak in Sundäe’s
scenery, brought to life with beautiful, retro-inspired pixel art and a comical
story dripping with gleefully absurd, dark humor. Prepare for the unexpected as
the heroic pair encounters one bizarre situation after the next on their
crusade to stop the Third Reich. Help them do whatever it takes to save the
world from the Okkulte-SS’s evil schemes.
“Nine Witches: Family
Disruption was born from my desire to blend world history with magic and my
personal sense of humor,” said Diego Cánepa, designer, Indiesruption. “I’m
grateful Blowfish Studios are using their powers to help me bring the game to
consoles and PC so this story can be enjoyed by players across the world.”
Nine Witches: Family
Disruption will be available on
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC in Q2 2020
for $19.99 USD / €17.99 / £15.99 / $24.99 AUD. It
features English, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese language support.
For more information on Nine
Witches: Family Disruption, please visit the official website, follow the game via Twitter and Facebook, and join the community on Discord.
About Blowfish Studios
Blowfish Studios is an
award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney,
Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also
collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we
bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides
development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major
platforms, platform approval, marketing and promotion to the world.
To learn more about
Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.
About Indiesruption
Indiesruption is a
Buenos Aires, Argentina-based game studio founded by Norberto Bertasio and
Diego Cánepa. Following more than two decades of designing titles for
Nickelodeon USA, Cartoon Network, and other high-profile companies, Nine
Witches: Family Disruption represents the realization of a dream to create
authentic independent titles cherished by players all over the world.
For more information and
updates from the team, follow them on Twitter.
STAGE SET FOR PUBG MOBILE CLUB OPEN 2019 FALL SPLIT GLOBAL FINALS
ON NOV. 29 TO DEC. 1
16 squads from around the world stand out for largest mobile esports
tournament ever that will feature live performances from Naim Daniel, Henry Lau
and Badshah
LOS ANGELES –
Nov. 25, 2019 – After several months of rigorous qualification matches, group
stages, regional prelims and finals, the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019Fall Split Global Finals will culminate this weekend at the Putra World
Trade Center (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 16 outstanding teams
from around the globe will duke it out for the ultimate chicken dinner and a
slice of the massive $2.5 million total prize pool.
Earlier from
Nov. 23 to Nov. 25 in the Global Prelims, 16 professional and semi-pro squads
from around the world went head to head in PUBG MOBILE tactical
tournament to secure their spot in the Global Finals. After three days of
intense competition, the three teams that rose to the top to compete in the PUBG
MOBILE Club Open 2019Fall Split Global Finals include:
MEGA ESPORTS – Southeast Asia
BIGETRON RA – Southeast Asia
ORANGE ESPORTS CG – Southeast Asia
PUBG MOBILE also
revealed the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals will
feature live performances from musicians Naim Daniel, Henry Lau and Badshah.The PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals begin
on Friday, Nov. 29 until Sunday, Dec. 1 will take place at the Putra
World Trade Center (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PUBG MOBILE fans
and community members who wish to spectate the action live at the Putra World
Trade Center (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur have a final chance to purchase remaining
tickets at the official website here. Fans can also witness the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019Fall
Split Prelims and GlobalFinals by tuning in to the official PUBG MOBILE Esports YouTube channel.
Leading global
technology company Vivo is the official title sponsor of the PUBG MOBILE Club
Open 2019, providing smartphones to empower players’ conquest at the
competition. Vivo’s fast performing and powerful smartphones provide a seamless
gaming experience, making it a special weapon loved by tech-savvy consumers
globally.
PUBG MOBILE is
based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the
world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players
parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown.
Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and
defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces
players into a shrinking play zone.
For more
information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts
on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
ABOUT Vivo
Vivo is a
leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart
mobile products and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile
internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of
research operations, with R&D centers in San Diego, Shenzhen, Nanjing,
Beijing, Hangzhou and Taipei. These centers focus on the development of
cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and
next-generation smartphone design. Vivo has over two hundred million users
enjoying its mobile products and services around the world.
VIVE LA FRANCE –
GRID® SEASON ONE TAKES ROADTRIP TO PARIS
LARKSPUR, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2019) – Codemasters and Deep Silver are
pleased to announce that GRID® Season One will be available starting Wednesday,
December 4th, 2019. Season One adds even more variety and unpredictability with
the arrival of the Hot Hatch Showdown. Players have access to fan-favorite
location, Paris, four new cars and over 30 career events. Season One content
will be available for all players who own the Ultimate Edition. Standard or Day
One owners can purchase the Season One content separately via their digital
store of choice.
The Hot Hatch Showdown sees
four legendary hatchbacks added to GRID’s roster. Ultimate Edition players can
get behind the wheel of the MINI Hatch JCW, Lancia Delta HF Integrale Super
Hatch, Renault Clio S1600, and the AUDI S1 quattro Concept. Playable in career,
free play and multiplayer, the new Hot Hatches can be used in any race
scenario. For GRID players without Ultimate Edition, the Renault S1600 is
available in free play and multiplayer events as a loan car.
GRID’s globe-trotting
career mode now has even more challenges to overcome, with Season One adding
another 33 Career events to conquer. Available to Ultimate Edition players,
head to the career menu and switch to the new tab to find two brand new career
threads, one featuring the new Season One cars, the other using the existing
car roster.
Codemasters is also adding
to GRID’s list of circuits with the return of a series favorite, available for
free to all players. Race around the Arc de Triomphe, underneath the Eiffel
Tower and through the streets of Paris. With three different routes, each with
a reverse option, Paris is a tight and complex circuit full of undulation and
overtaking opportunities. Race in daytime,
at night, in the rain, dusk or dawn – all options are open to create a dream
race event in one of the world’s most iconic cities.
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About Codemasters 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.
For more information on
Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com.
Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/codemasters.
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.
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.
CRYOFALL’S BIGGEST CONTENT
UPDATE YET ADDS HOVERBOARDS, MECHS & MORE
Play the hit multiplayer survival RPG for
free with CryoFall’s new Steam demo!
HAMBURG,
Germany – Nov. 25, 2019 –
Daedalic Entertainment and AtomicTorch Studio have released a new content
update for the sci-fi multiplayer survival RPG CryoFall
introducing several new gameplay features, including:
Vehicles! Players can
now build, ride and battle on hoverboards, making traversing the world
much easier. Players can also use the new Skipper battle mech (mechs
available in PvP only).
The introduction of
female character models.
A greatly expanded world
map.
A new AFK system,
reducing players’ resource consumption while not playing.
Improved onboarding
features for new players.
Tons of new items,
crops, weapons, terrain types, in-game music and more.
Major improvements to
gunplay and ballistics, as well as a variety of balance updates and bug fixes
based on community feedback.
Today’s update also adds a new CryoFall demo to Steam. Players can enjoy the game with no restrictions and complete access to all game features on the official servers for the demo’s duration, as well as upgrade to the full game if they choose.
In addition, players can now purchase the CryoFall “Supporter Pack”
on Steam, featuring a variety of bonus goodies like the CryoFall soundtrack,
concept art, in-game chat badge and more. These items are purely optional for
players who wish to support the game and offer no direct gameplay advantages.
CryoFall
delivers a complex survival
experience with unlimited opportunities to make your mark on a hostile alien
world. Discover new ways to farm, hunt, cook, craft, mine, build and trade with
multiple specializations available per character. Work with your fellow players
to build a functional new society, or succumb to your most basic urges and take
what others have toiled to create. Whether you choose PvE or PvP, CryoFall delivers an out
of this world adventure full of thrilling secrets, dangers and riches.
Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops
high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of
high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and
multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently
developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile
platforms.
Among the AAA titles in production at the
studio are the team-RTS A
Year Of Rain (PC), as well as The
Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Year Of Rain combines
classical elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with
hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The
Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure that tells the
story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling
media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of
Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in
the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the
Year”) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun,
Ken Follett’s The Pillars of
the Earth, The
Long Journey Home, and State
of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious
game awards in Germany.
About
AtomicTorch Studio
Founded in 2013, AtomicTorch Studio is an
independent game development company based in Singapore. Their goal is to
develop innovative, fun and accessible games that fuse gameplay and visuals
from classic old-school titles with modern technologies and novel ideas. CryoFall marks the third
and most ambitious game by the studio.
