Multiplayer Submarine Survival Sim Barotrauma Adds New Sub,
Features and Items in “Saints & Sinners” Update
HAMBURG,
Germany — Aug. 26, 2019 —
Publisher Daedalic and indie developers FakeFish and Undertow Games today
launched the first major content update for Barotrauma, the sci-fi horror multiplayer
submarine survival simulation game. The “Saints & Sinners” update
introduces a new karma mechanic, expands the traitor system and simplifies
server hosting for players. It also adds a new submarine, items and several
fixes and balance improvements for the game.
The new karma system is an optional,
customizable feature for Barotrauma
which helps moderate griefing by penalizing bad behavior like causing a
meltdown or triggering spam filters. This mechanic should be invisible to
players unless they begin intentionally griefing. Players with low karma may
find themselves with unpleasant consequences and restrictions — for example,
reduced movement speed, randomly inverting game controls, and being locked out
of certain classes. If a player’s karma drops very low, they may even be kicked
or banned from the server.
The hugely popular traitor system has also
been enhanced with additional mission types, better objective randomization and
detection of ‘off-task’ traitor griefing. The traitor system is completely
optional and spices up missions with an extra layer of uncertainty. Is everyone
on your crew really trying to help the ship — or are they double agents
planning to dump your corpse in the ocean’s depths?
Additionally, the “Saints & Sinners”
update implements the new Berilia stock submarine for up to 16 players. Crewmates
can also now join servers via Steam friends list invites for easier server
hosting, eliminating the need to forward manual ports or worry about router
settings. New items have also found their way aboard, including six new
weapons, two ammo types, more creature loot – and a new musical instrument!
Zenith,
the Cyberpunk VR MMORPG for PC and VR, Receives Stellar Support and Breaks
Kickstarter VR Records with
625% Funding… and Counting!
Fan Appetite for Ramen
VR’s Immersive Anime World Makes Campaign the Most Successful of any VR-tagged
Kickstarter Project as Zenith Level Editor is Revealed for the Final Stretch
Goal
SAN FRANCISCO – August 26, 2019 – Ramen VR, an indie VR studio that’s creating a unique VR metaverse, today celebrates its crowdfunding campaign for Zenith, a fantasy cyberpunk VR MMORPG for VR and PC. The goal was reached in four hours, and fans continue to show their support as the project was funded at over 625% level and counting, in less than two weeks, making it the most successful VR-tagged Kickstarter project. Over 1,600 backers have contributed with an average pledge of $96, showing the strong appeal of being able to play, socialize, and create your own unique experiences in the first cross-platform VR MMORPG.
Ramen VR has steadily been releasing the stretch goals details, and is now revealing the final goal of $250,000 which unlocks a “Zenith Level Editor” using Unity that allows the Zenith community to create and publish their own custom levels on the Zenith platform.
Additional data can be
visualized in the new Zenith infographic released today by Ramen
VR.
Inspired by anime and
JRPG classics and reimagined as a dynamic living world with cross-play between
VR platforms and PC, Zenith offers a futuristic universe in which
players will fight, craft, explore, and live as they forge alliances and
friendships in guilds and parties. In the game world, heroes are needed to
venture forth to save Zenith from calamity. Characters who take up this
challenge can participate in epic raids and world events or go solo to become a
powerful leader whose deeds will be forever immortalized.
To date, the team has
added five stretch goals including familiars, play vendors, and player housing,
and Ramen VR has also announced that fan-favorite Emi Evans is collaborating to
add her vocals to the project. Fans can access the game’s main theme track on SoundCloud.
Zenith
is the brainchild of Andy Tsen and Lauren Frazier, co-founders of Ramen VR with
a decade of experience at Unity, Google, and building startup companies. In
addition to the game’s success in passing over $150,000 of crowdfunding, it has
attracted investment from Y Combinator, the highly respected
provider of seed funding for startups that has funded startups such as Airbnb,
Dropbox, and Twitch.
“We’re
overwhelmed by the support our backers and community as we work together as
co-creators to realize our shared vision for a cross-platform VR and PC living
anime world,” said Andy Tsen, co-founder of Ramen VR.
“Lauren and I, along with our small team of indie bandits look forward to
continuing our development journey with everyone who has been so kind and
supportive… to everyone, we say we will see you in Zenith soon!”
The Kickstarter campaign is continuing
through September 26, 2019 and will help the team at Ramen VR further develop
the epic adventure while sharing early benefits with fans who help create the
dynamic world.
“Thank
you and wow, is all I can say,” shares Lauren Frazier.
“We wanted to involve our community and share Zenith’s progress early on, so
with the voracious reception we’ve seen from backers, we’re able to do so which
we’re beyond thrilled and humbled.”
Ramen VR is an indie VR
studio that’s creating the VR metaverse. Andy Tsen and Lauren Frazier started
Ramen VR in 2019 after working together at established companies on previous
projects. They have decades of combined experience at gaming and mobile
startups as well as companies like Unity and Google. Funded by some of the
world’s best investors and by Oculus, the team is focused on building Zenith,
a VR MMORPG where millions of players can adventure together in a gorgeous,
anime-inspired world. In August 2019, Zenith became the most successful
VR-tagged project ever on Kickstarter with over 625% of its goal reached over
its first week. Ramen VR had previously created Conjure Strike, which
was a finalist for Unity Multiplayer and VR Game of the Year. The indie teams
believe fun, online games can be life-changing experiences that let players
realize their full potential. Ramen VR is driven by the belief to create a VR
world where you can fulfill your wildest ambitions.
SIX MASTERS 2020 ANNOUNCED
AS THE FINALISTS FOR MELBOURNE ESPORTS OPEN ARE DECIDED
The National
Rainbow Six Tournament Will Commence With Split 1 in Early 2020
SYDNEY,
Australia – 22nd August, 2019 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the Six Masters, the national
Rainbow Six esports league for the ANZ region, will return in 2020 with the Six
Masters 2020 Split 1 to commence early in the new year. The announcement comes
in the lead up to the Six Masters 2019 Finals where eight of the best teams in
the ANZ region will compete at the LAN Final event at Margaret Court Arena from
Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September as part of
this year’s Melbourne Esports Open.
The eight
finalist teams that will make their way to the finals at the Melbourne Esports
Open are:
ACME Association
FNATIC
Fury Australia
Mindfreak
Oddity
Orgless
Rhythm
Team SiNister
As finalists of
the Six Masters 2019, these eight teams automatically qualify for the Six
Masters 2020 online group stage. More details about next year’s tournament will
be announced in the months to come.
“The Six Masters
is already a tremendous success for esports in the ANZ region and we’re excited
to showcase everything the Rainbow Six scene has to offer at the Melbourne
Esports Open this weekend,” says Matthew Tang, Group Head of Esports & Ecommerce
at Ubisoft Australia.
“We’re thrilled
to announce the return of the Six Masters in 2020 as well. We continue to
amplify our investment in Rainbow Six esports in our region and this
announcement demonstrates our commitment to supporting the players,
organisations and fans who have shown so much passion for our scene over the
past three years. We’ll be sharing more details in the coming months.”
The Six Masters
2019 Finals will commence with the first quarter final match livestreamed on
Friday afternoon and conclude with the grand final on Sunday afternoon.
Friday,
August 30 (Livestreamed):
~5:00pm – Rhythm vs 0RGL3SS
Saturday,
August 31 (MEO Day 1):
10:00am – ACME vs Mindfreak
~1:35pm – Sinister vs FURY
~5:10pm – FNATIC vs Oddity
Sunday,
September 1 (MEO Day 2):
9:00am – Semi-Final #1
~12:35pm – Semi-Final #2
~4:10pm – Grand Final
The eight
finalist teams will battle it out in single-elimination, best-of-3 matches for
a share of the $50,000 AUD prize pool and the title of Six Masters 2019. The
prize pool is split as per below:
1st: $20,000 2nd: $10,000 3rd-4th: $4,000 each 5th-8th: $2,000 each 9th-10th: $1,000 each 11th-12th: $500 each
To discuss
sponsorship opportunities for the Six
Masters 2020 program, please contact us.
About
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Inspired
by real-world counter-terrorist organisations, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarter confrontations. For the first
time in a Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six game, players will engage in sieges, a new
style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments
into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the
enemy’s position. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege gives players unprecedented
control over their ability to fortify their position by reinforcing walls and
floors, using barbed wire and deployable shields, laying mines and more, or to
breach the enemies’ position using observation drones, setting charges,
rappelling and more. The fast pace and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar
for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming.
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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry
and Watch Dogs. 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 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460
million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Be Forever Bound by Blood (and Ink) at our Global Gears Ink Pop-Up Events
Tattoos are a long-held tradition in the Gears of War world; from the
famous Marcus Fenix tattoo in the game world, to the thousands
of Crimson Omens, Lancers and COG tags out in the real world, we are
constantly inspired, awed and humbled by the culture of permanent art our fans
create.
Even more remarkable than the tattoos are “the stories they
tell”; of devotion not just to the game but to family,
friendships, memories and even marriages of people who met while playing
online. This year, to honor our fans and celebrating the launch of
Gears 5, we’re commemorating that meaning by bringing Gears Ink to our fans.
Gears Ink events will pop-up for one night only in LA, London, Berlin,
Paris, Mexico City and Melbourne between September 4 and September 6. Fans in each
city are invited to attend or tune in via a series of Xbox livestreams
broadcast from each event.
Each Gears Ink event will feature some of the world’s greatest tattoo
artists creating bespoke tattoos for some of the world’s biggest Gears fans,
inspired by the Gears universe, their own unique style and culture of each
location.
For more detail about each of the local events and to sign up to attend
or get your very own Gears Ink, please head to the registration page and select
the event you’re interested in – Register here.
If you’re unable to attend any of the events, you’ll also be able to
check out what’s happening via a series of live streams from each event,
including celebrities, gameplay and live Gears Ink tattoos. More details to
come, stay tuned to Xbox on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more
information.
About Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is
bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With
all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the
enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
Pre-order any digital edition of Gears 5 or
pre-install Gears 5 with an active Xbox Game Pass membership before launch and
receive the Terminator Dark Fate Character Pack, featuring Sarah Connor and the
T-800 Endoskeleton, the Vector Lancer Skin and 7 days of Boost. (Character pack
and skin require Xbox Live Gold on console, membership sold separately).
Catch Shantae on the Big Screen alongside Studio TRIGGER’s PROMARE!
Studio TRIGGER’s first theatrical film will showcase the opening animation to Shantae and the Seven Sirens.
8/25/2019 — Valencia, Calif. —
Studio TRIGGER’s first theatrical film, PROMARE, arrives in theaters soon, and
with it, a special treat for Shantae fans: the opening animation to Shantae and
the Seven Sirens (also created by Studio TRIGGER)! Distributed by GKIDS,
PROMARE will hit more than 700 screens nationwide on September 17 and 19 via a
two-day engagement from Fathom Events, and the Shantae animation will run prior
to the film.
The first feature-length film from the acclaimed Studio TRIGGER, creators of the hit series KILL la KILL and Little Witch Academia, and director Hiroyuki Imaishi (GURREN LAGANN, KILL la KILL), Promare uses a bold cel-shaded visual style to tell a blistering action-adventure story, and is the spiritual successor to many of director Imaishi’s former works. Thirty years have passed since the appearance of the Burnish, a race of flame-wielding mutant beings who destroyed half of the world with fire. When a new group of aggressive mutants calling themselves Mad Burnish appears, the epic battle between Galo Thymos, a new member of the anti-Burnish rescue team Burning Rescue, and Lio Fotia, the leader of Mad Burnish, begins. The trailer for PROMARE can be seen below:
Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the upcoming fifth game in WayForward’s critically acclaimed action-adventure-platformer series starring Shantae, a hair-whipping, belly-dancing, half-genie hero. The game’s opening animation is produced by Studio TRIGGER’s Naoko Tsutsumi (Little Witch Academia) and features an original musical composition by Mark Sparling with arrangement by Maddie Lim and vocals performed by Cristina Vee (Miraculous Ladybug). Since making its debut on July 5, 2019, the 30-second animated opening to the game (then known as Shantae 5) has been viewed more than 3.7 million times on YouTube and social media. Tickets for PROMARE can be purchased at https://gkidstickets.com/us/promare/?campaign=wayforward
About Wayforward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for 29 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.
About GKIDS
GKIDS is a producer and distributor of award-winning feature
animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has
scored an astounding eleven Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations with The
Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, Ernest
& Celestine in 2014, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and Song of the Sea in
2015, Boy and the World and When Marnie Was There in 2016, My Life as a Zucchini
in 2017, The Breadwinner in 2018, and Mirai in 2019. GKIDS also handles North
American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the
world’s most coveted animation collections with titles Spirited Away, My
Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and others. GKIDS also produces the
ANIMATION IS FILM, an annual LA-based film festival. ANIMATION IS FILM embraces
the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form and is a vocal
advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of their work to the fullest
range of expression of which medium is capable. www.gkids.com
Rebel Galaxy Outlawis the prequel to the 2015 space sim Rebel Galaxy. Compared to the original title, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a more traditional space sim that gives a gritty, blue collar spin to the long running genre. The game follows former outlaw Juno Markev as she returns to space on a quest to avenge the death of her husband.
Story
The game’s plot is a pretty standard affair. It’s simple,
straight forward, and to the point. With such a large galaxy to explore, the
main story isn’t necessarily central to the gameplay; however, it still serves
as interesting content for those looking for a little more motivation or
direction in a normally nebulous genre. The writing is well done. Information
is usually offered up in a clear and understandable manner. Banter between
characters is enjoyable and sprinkled with a good bit of wit. The only minor
issue with the writing is the limited number of lines for minor NPCs. Since
they are used often, they can be a little repetitive or slightly out of
context.
Gameplay
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw breaks away with the original
title’s naval barrage system in favour of one a little more familiar to the
space sim genre. The game handles more like an arcade fighter jet title than a hard-core
Newtonian space sim. While Rebel Galaxy Outlaw has many of the bells and
whistles of more hard-core titles, a lot of mechanics have simplified options
to get new players into the genre. The approach to mechanics reminds me a lot
of the 2003 space sim Freelancer. For the more hardcore, more
challenging options are available at the start that disables the aim and flight
assists.
Combat feels great. Ships are built around an energy system.
Weapons, engines, and shields all expend energy when in use, so success hinges
on flying skill and energy management. Very skilled players can also adjust how
much energy is directed to weapons, engines, and shields. For example, players
can divert energy from weapons to engines when they need to catch up to a
fleeing enemy or move it to shields when making an escape from a dangerous fight.
The aim and flight assist systems hit the right spot in
terms of difficulty. Holding the left trigger will initiate flight assist and automatically
fly the ship towards the selected target. Aim assist will provide a slightly
more generous hit box and an icon suggesting where players should aim to hit a
moving target. There is enough
assistance that players can just barely survive average difficulty encounters
using the game’s assistance. Skilled players on the other hand will be able to
tackle more difficult encounters because they are able to make tighter turns
than the flight assist or execute more advanced flight maneuvers.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw has all the bells and whistles in
terms of side activities. While the campaign is good fun, it is incredibly easy
to get lost in all the side missions, mining, gambling, and trading the game
has to offer. The side missions are randomly generated missions that can be
taken on at space stations. The missions offer a little bit of everything Rebel
Galaxy Outlaw has to offer, like scouting dangerous new locations and
hauling cargo across the galaxy while fighting off pirates.
The economy is well done. Pilots looking to operate
legitimately have plenty of options for salvaging, mining, or purchasing goods
to trade. Those looking to live on the dark side will have a tougher time, but
the rewards match the risks. Many stations are willing to pay a premium for
illegal goods, as long as players can avoid the police. The game offers a good
amount of information for the players to help them keep track of prices and
good deals without having to rely on pen and paper or an external spreadsheet.
There is a decent amount of ships and equipment to buy to
keep players busy for hours. Each ship tier is a significant upgrade over the
previous tier. There is a balanced mix of heavy merchant ships with lots of
turrets and agile fighters with fast engines and plenty of guns. Ships don’t
lose any value, so players are able to switch between freighters and fighters
with ease. For those interested in decorating, the game offers an external
program that handles a lot like popular image editing tools.
The controls are well executed. It is definitely a title
that should be played with a mouse and keyboard if there are no other options. A
controller feels more fluid and natural. The only catch is Double Damage Games
tried to cram a lot of different functions into a very limited number of keys.
As a result, switching between locked targets feels clunky. Luckily, the game
does come with HOTAS support and extensive binding options so players can find
something that works for them.
The biggest issue with Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is the lack
of tutorials. Considering the game is designed to get new players into the
genre, the closest thing to a proper tutorial are random tips that will remind
players of basic functions. A proper mission to teach players how to fly,
fight, use the menus, and navigate around the galaxy would significantly ease
the transition into the game.
Visuals
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw looks solid. The world is
surprisingly bright considering the game’s gritty blue-collar style. The game
has a slight cartoony look that suits Rebel Galaxy Outlaw well. The cut
scenes are a real treat, offering Western-style animations that contrast nicely
to the main game.
Audio
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw’s audio experience is very good.
The sound effects are enjoyable. Dog fights quickly turn into a cacophony of
lasers, explosions, and engine noises. The voice acting is good and is
generally a step up from the previous title. The only issue that lingers is the
lack of variety in small NPC lines. A handful of lines and actors appear
repeatedly, and one of them in particular sounds like the same actor who plays
Richter. The soundtrack is impressively large and varied in the tradition of
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series. While it lacks a DJ providing the
full radio experience, there’s some talented lesser known artists providing
tracks spanning from country tunes to jazzy pieces.
While not really an issue, the game’s default volume is
incredibly loud, especially when playing the game in the cockpit. I found
myself dropping the volume to around half in the settings to match other games
and to be able to hear people in Discord.
Overall
Double
Damage Games has created the perfect gateway drug into the world of space sims.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw combines accessible mechanics with extremely
polished gameplay and then wraps it all up in with an excellent presentation. While
a proper tutorial is definitely on the post-launch to do list, every gamer
vaguely interested in dogfighting or space sims should give Rebel Galaxy
Outlaw a try.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack, Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Edition limited editions available now!
We’ve teamed up with
Super Rare Games to release a long-requested Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack,
containing all our original Nintendo Switch games, plus Toki Tori for Game Boy
Color and a demo of our never released game Three Tribes.
The box, which features custom artwork celebrating our 19 year
history, contains the Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Edition
limited editions, as well as a sheet with facts and trivia on our history.
As we write this, there are only a few Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Packs left,
and a limited amount of Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Editions! There
won’t be a reprint after they’re gone!
Snooker 19, the first official snooker game in a generation, is out now on Nintendo Switch.
Purchase the game digitally now on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
August 13th 2019, Liverpool, United Kingdom – Ripstone Games, in collaboration with Lab42 and World Snooker, today announced that Snooker 19 is out now on the eShop for Nintendo Switch, priced at £29.99 / €34.99. Snooker 19 is also available to purchase physically on Nintendo Switch, for a suggested retail price of £34.99 from retailers including Amazon and GAME.
Snooker 19 Is the most realistic simulation of snooker ever seen. Players can choose to take their best shot as part of an in-depth single-player Career Mode, an array of local and online multiplayer modes or jump online to master every official tournament on the World Snooker calendar. With 128 of the world’s best players to choose from, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui, every major tournament is represented in the lead up to the coveted World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield; the home of snooker in the UK.
Snooker 19 syncs in real-time with the live World Snooker calendar, inviting players to battle for their place on the leaderboard to redeem exclusive rewards that can be used to customise their pro player. The game also includes a variety of Aiming Aid options that cater to all skill levels; from Amateur right through to Master.
Developed by Lab42, based in Leamington Spa, Snooker 19 sets a new visual standard for snooker video games. The custom-built advanced physics and AI engine was created to deliver the most true to life snooker experience, and has received critical acclaim from the snooker community. Everything has been meticulously re-created in game; from the detailed wood grain of the STAR Xing Pai tables to the world-famous arenas including the Crucible and Alexandra Palace. Players can expect a full TV-style presentation with realistic player likenesses created using 3D facial scanning technology, commentary from the Eurosport team and every official tour sponsor included in-game.
“I’m extremely excited that Snooker 19 has launched for Nintendo Switch, which means the game is now available on all major platforms,” said Justin Forrest of Lab42, Game Director of Snooker 19. “Developing the first official snooker game in nearly a decade has been a dream come true and I am so proud of what the team here at Lab42 has managed to accomplish for their first snooker title.”
“The team here at Ripstone could not be more delighted to see Snooker 19 release on Nintendo Switch today. It has been a real passion project for everyone involved, which when coupled with the unprecedented access and support from the team at World Snooker, means that Snooker 19 brings the sport to life like never before,” said Hollie Pattison, PR & Marketing Manager at Ripstone. “Lab42 spent extra development time ensuring the Nintendo Switch version delivers the most authentic experience possible, in addition to the ability to play at home or on the go.”
Snooker 19 is also available digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store and Xbox One via the Xbox Store. You can also purchase Snooker 19 physically on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One from UK retailers for a suggested retail price of £29.99.
About World Snooker World Snooker is the commercial entity responsible for the commercial exploitation and promotion of professional snooker events across the world and is the custodian of the sport’s commercial rights.
About Ripstone Games Ripstone® is a global independent video games label founded in 2011 by game and film industry veterans. They fully fund the development, distribution and marketing of video games made by elite creative teams. They have financed and published 17 games across 45 SKUs, with global sales of over 10 million units.
Ripstone’s back catalogue includes Ironcast, Stick It To The Man, Pure Pool, Pure Hold’em and Chess Ultra. At their home in Liverpool, England they also have a world-class internal development team, whose credits include Plague Inc, Chess Ultra and The Spectrum Retreat.
The whole company focuses on providing a total, personal support service for developers, empowering them to make the very best PC and console games, ensuring gamers know about them, then rewarding the teams for success. They are particularly noted for their outstanding ability to nurture new and small developers. www.ripstone.com
About Lab42 LAB42 is a videogame development studio based in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa. A subsidiary of You42, Inc. and part of the Kiz Studios family Lab42 is an experienced video games and entertainment developer.
Lab42’s network works closely across three locations building original and licensed IP alongside collaborating with publishers and developers around the world on a wide variety of titles, shipping numerous flagship titles on PC and Nintendo Switch. www.lab42.games
KRAFTON Expands Fan Base Revealing MISTOVER for PlayStation®4 system; Confirms Worldwide Launch Date for Multiplatform Release on October 10
Explore the Mist to Decide the Fate of Mankind in Stylized Turn-based RPG Where Strategy, Choice, and Dangerous Dungeons Await
SEOUL,
SOUTH KOREA – August 21, 2019 – Leading global developer and publisher KRAFTON Game Union, formerly
known as Bluehole and creators of PUBG and TERA, is excited to
announce that its upcoming title, MISTOVER, is coming soon to
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The highly anticipated RPG where
strategy, choice, and dangerous dungeons await is scheduled to launch worldwide
on all announced platforms, including PC (via Steam), Nintendo
Switch™ system, and PS4™ system, on October 10, 2019.
Featuring a striking art style that
draws from bot Western and Asian influences, MISTOVER is a
dungeon crawler RPG with a strategy focused turn-based combat system. Players
are charged with managing and leading a Corps crew on an ever-changing dungeon
expedition through the Pillar of Despair, unraveling the mysteries of the
Vortex to find a cure to the corrupting properties of the Mist that threaten
the realm.
MISTOVER Highlights Include:
Over 40-hours of expeditions through
five distinct regions.
Procedurally generated dungeons
deliver new expedition experiences every time. Adjust your strategy to the
ever-changing dungeons.
Build an invincible Corps by
combining and strategizing with eight different classes.
Learn and master over 13 unique
skills and upgrade equipment to enhance Corps members.
Exposure to the Mist affects
everything, sometimes in surprising ways, including Corps members,
monsters, plants and animals, and even equipment, items, and relics.
Unique game systems find players
managing internal conflicts between ‘satisfaction’ and ‘greed’
Designed for players who like difficulty, MISTOVER is
not for the faint of heart – and features a permanent death system. But do
not despair, you’ll always find new Corps members to refill your ranks.
Developed
and published by KRAFTON Game Union, MISTOVER will launch
worldwide on October 10, 2019 for PC (via Steam), Nintendo
Switch™ system, and PS4™ system for $29.99(USD)/€27,99/£24.99. To
stay up to date on the latest for MISTOVER, please visit the official website, join the discussion
on the Steam forums,
follow the team on Twitter, and
visit the official
YouTube channel for the latest trailers and character reveals. This title
is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.
About KRAFTON Game Union
Established in 2007, KRAFTON is a union of game studios. Inspired from medieval
craftsmen’s society “Craft Guild,” KRAFTON represents tenacious pursuit of
craftsmanship and infinite challenge to make great games. The studios — STUDIO
BLUEHOLE, PUBG, PNIX, SQUALL, REDSAHARA, DELUSION and EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT —
work side by side to entertain users around the world with creative gaming
experiences. Ranging from Triple-A titles such as online shooter and MMORPG to
causal mobile games and, KRAFTON makes games of all genres, platforms and
scale.
ONINAKI NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR NINTENDO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION®4 AND STEAM
Physical Nintendo Switch version available across ANZ
from 6th September
SYDNEY, 23rd August 2019 –Square Enix Ltd., today announced that ONINAKI™, the latest action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory team, is now digitally available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®. A physical version of the game for the Nintendo Switch™ system that features a beautiful reversible sleeve with stunning artwork of the game’s protagonists, will be available across Australia & New Zealand from the 6th September 2019.
With supervision by Creative
Producer Takashi Tokita (Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve), ONINAKI
depicts the story of Kagachi, a young Watcher whose duty is to usher Lost Souls
into the next world. After meeting a mysterious girl named Linne, his fate
becomes entwined with blood and death. Kagachi can unleash the powers of
Daemons against his foes, using them to provide unique and powerful skills and
abilities during gameplay.
With highly customisable skill
trees for each Daemon, fast and engaging action-RPG gameplay mechanics and a
mysterious, involving story that takes players to a world unlike anything they
have seen before, ONINAKI is set to take players to a whole new world
where death is only the beginning.
ONINAKI
is now digitally available for the Nintendo Switch™,
PlayStation®4 system and STEAM®.
A free playable demo for ONINAKI is also available for download for all
three platforms.
