Astroneer Lunar Update Honors Apollo 11 Mission with New Equipment, Discoveries

Over an hour of mission control, astronaut audio to be found

SEATTLE – 18 July 2019 – Astroneer, the accessible interplanetary survival sandbox played by more than 3 million space explorers to date, honors the Apollo 11 mission to the moon with the Lunar Update available now on PC and Xbox One.

For a limited time, the space explorers of Astroneer can encounter the Apollo Lunar Module lander spacecraft on Desolo, the moon of Astroneer’s cosmos. There, explorers have until 31 Aug. to unlock a vintage-themed spacesuit palette and visor, honoring the heroic crew of the Apollo 11 mission.

In remembrance of these inspirational pioneers, the Apollo Lunar Module will also take photos of players in the vintage style of the Apollo TV camera. This camera, mounted on the Eagle spacecraft, was the device that captured humanity’s first few steps on the moon. Trailblazing astronauts are invited to share their photography with #ApolloAstroneer.

Players who find the Lunar Module will hear over an hour of iconic audio, capturing the emotion and mystique of the Apollo 11 mission. Two distinct radio transmissions feature different content. Hear conversations from Mission Control during their life-changing journey on the ATG Channel or listen to astronaut Mike Collins talk to Mission Control from the Lunar Module on the Flight Loop Channel.

Astroneer celebrates the pioneering spirit of space travel by giving enterprising explorers a galaxy of diverse planets to discover and tools to chart, colonize, and traverse the final frontier. The Lunar Update brings the addition of new platforms and storage, equipping hopeful Astroneers for the next era of humanity.

“The wonder and optimism of space travel fuels the adventures of Astroneer, which our intrepid community has come to adore,” said Joe Tirado, Communications Director for System Era Softworks. “No event in history better captures this spirit than the Apollo 11 mission, the heroism and dedication of which inspire our development. We’re tremendously humbled by the mission’s legacy and excited to pay respect to them in our own way.”

Astroneer is available now on Xbox One and Steam for PC for $29.99. It will be on sale via Steam for 25% off beginning Friday, 19 July until Monday, 22 July.

Astroneer supports the English, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish languages. For more information, visit the official website or follow Astroneer on Twitter and Facebook.

About System Era Softworks

System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space-exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers. 

For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.

MILESTONE UNVEILS MXGP2019 FEATURE TRAILER

Milestone unveil a gameplay trailer with Track Editor and a brand-new game mode, The Waypoint.

Sydney, July 19^th –  With a new compelling gameplay trailer, Milestone unveiltwo long awaited features of MXGP 2019, the Track Editor and a brand-new game mode, The Waypoint.

For the first-time in the franchise history, players will have a Track Editor to create their favourite track fully customised with specific Motocross modules. But that’s not all! They can also select different environments where to set the track, all with different features like woods, desert, riviera and more available shortly after launch. Tracks created by players, can be shared with the community to compete with them!

Milestone also showed a glimpse of a new game mode called, The Waypoint. Set inside the Playground, where players can freely roam, it will allow players to design their own off-road path, putting checkpoints on the ground, to race them across to set the best lap. Then, players can share their creation to challenge the Community! Endless user generated challenges, to find out who’s the king of the Playground!

Globally available from August 27^th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM, MXGP 2019 will allow players to race with all riders, bikes and teams of the current season at the tracks of the 2019 calendar.

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The Forbidden Arts Sets Fire to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam on 7 Aug.

PlayStation 4 Catches Fire in Q4 2019

SAN FRANCISCO – 18 July 2019 – The Forbidden Arts, the action adventure platformer from Stingbot Games, will bespell Nintendo Switch and Xbox One alongside its exit from Steam early access and PC/Mac 1.0 release on Wednesday, 7 Aug., 2019. A PlayStation 4 release will arrive in Q4 2019.

Explore a magical world where secrets are hidden around every corner. Lead Phoenix, a young man who discovers the flame within and embarks on an adventure to learn more about himself and his greater purpose in life while fighting off an evil greater than any the world has ever known. 

Inspired by both western and eastern cultures, Phoenix’s world, Chora, possesses a diverse set of biomes including snowy fields, dim caverns, giant beehives, treacherous swamps and more. The Forbidden Arts combines suspense and comedy in a remarkable narrative illustrated in a vivid art style and set to the melodic sounds of an acoustic guitar.

“Our main goal is for players to immerse themselves within Phoenix’s story while focusing on tight platforming action,” said Sterling Selover, founder, Stingbot Games. “Everyone goes through a journey of self-identity and discovery that can be pretty tough, especially when you’re alone. The Forbidden Arts walks through that process with a bit of magic and a hell of a lot of action to keep you on your toes from beginning to end.”

The Forbidden Arts will be available via the Nintendo Switch eShop (worldwide minus Japan and Korea), Microsoft Store (worldwide minus Korea) and Steam (PC and Mac worldwide) for the regular price of $14.99 at launch. It’s currently available on Steam early access for $12.99 until the full launch and can be pre-ordered on Nintendo Switch at 15% off the regular launch price.

The Forbidden Arts supports English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese and Italian.

For more information, please visit The Forbidden Arts official website and follow Stingbot Games on Twitter and Facebook.

About Stingbot Games

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stingbot Games is an independent game development studio with an insatiable thirst for creating fantastic and unparalleled gaming experiences. The team finds inspiration in retro classics and modern masterpieces alike.

MidBoss, IDW Publishing Bring Read Only Memories to Comics December 2019

Nintendo Switch Limited Run 2064: Read Only Memories in Q4 2019

SAN FRANCISCO – 19 July, 2019 – MidBoss has partnered with IDW Publishing to expand the Read Only Memories universe with an all-new comic book series, set to begin releasing in monthly installments starting December 2019. A Limited Run physical Nintendo Switch release of 2064: Read Only Memories will also release in Q4 2019.

IDW, one of the largest comic book publishers in the U.S., has brought to print popular adaptations of licensed properties including Sonic the Hedgehog, Transformers, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, and Star Wars as well as popular indie works such as Locke & Key and Usagi Yojimbo. More than 80 IDW titles have been featured in New York Times best seller lists.

Return to the colorful cyberpunk future of Read Only Memories in a brand new story involving sentient AI, love and a web of conspiracy. Taking place in the years between 2064: Read Only Memories and Read Only Memories: Neurodiver, the next upcoming mystery adventure game in the Read Only Memories universe, IDW’s series features Lexi Rivers, formerly a detective and now a private investigator. When a robot arrives at her door seeking a lost lover, she is drawn into a journey to the seemingly peaceful beaches of Santa Cruz.

Each issue of the adventure will feature full-color illustrations by Stefano Simeone, who has also worked with Dark Horse, Boom! Studios and The Walt Disney Company on properties including Star Wars. The story will be woven by the prolific Sina Grace, a veteran who has written for comic series including Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men and Iceman.

“We’re blessed to work with extremely talented creators for our first foray into media outside of video games,” said Cade Peterson, CEO of MidBoss. “The Read Only Memories universe still has a lot of room to explore diversity and inclusion through the richness of the world and the relatable characters that inhabit it. Bringing other creatives on board to help explore everything the setting has to offer is the logical next step.”

The Limited Run physical Nintendo Switch collector’s edition of 2064: Read Only Memories will pair with that of VA-11 HALL-A, the booze ‘em up about waifus, technology and post-dystopia life with more than 300,000 copies sold, in magnetic cases that snap together. Each of the 2,000 collector’s editions and 3,000 standard editions of 2064: Read Only Memories will feature cover art exclusive to this printing.

For more information and updates follow MidBoss on Twitter and the studio’s blog.

About MidBoss

Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.

To learn more about MidBoss visit the studio’s official website, Twitter, and blog.

About IDW

IDW Publishing stands proudly at the forefront of printed visual entertainment, cultivating a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP. Its diverse array of comic books, graphic novels, and art books deliver reading enjoyment to fans of all ages. Its award-winning imprints The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions preserve the valuable cultural history of the sequential art medium, while titles under the critically acclaimed Top Shelf and Black Crown banners celebrate fiercely independent voices. IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PC

Xbox1, PS4 and Nintendo Switch to be released on August 20, 2019 in North America

Lesquin, France, July 18, 2019 – BIGBEN and N-Racing are delighted to announce that Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC developed by KT Engine, is now available on PC and the 20th of August on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™ platforms.

In Truck Racing Championship, the simulation pushes the limits of what’s possible, and everything has been designed to guarantee players all the thrills of racing in these spectacular races. With dynamic weather, different physics and inertia for each vehicle, and manual management of brakes and water cooling, everything has been included to ensure players experience the ultimate challenge.

Truck Racing Championship Main characteristics:
– 45 race trucks from top manufacturers, including Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Western Star and many others.
– 7 faithfully recreated circuits of the ETRC, as well as 6 iconic circuits such as Laguna Seca, the COTA and Fuji Speedway.
– 20 official teams and championship drivers are included in the game.
– 5 single-player and 5 multiplayer modes including local split-screen.

About BIGBEN
Bigben is a major player in video game publishing, in the design and distribution of smartphone and gaming accessories as well as furnishing customized audio products. Known for its innovation and creativity, the company group aims to become a leader in each of its industries. For more information about Bigben: www.bigben.fr

About the FIA ETRC
The biggest, most imposing racing series in the world, the FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) is a truly unique motor sport spectacle and the pinnacle of global truck racing with the most professional teams and drivers competing in a pan-European series.
Even some of its events celebrated their 30th anniversary or more, the recognition as an official FIA championship and current format and has been in operation since 2006. The FIA ETRC’s first ever promoter, ETRA Promotion GmbH, has been mandated since 2016.
Several well-known manufacturers are represented in the FIA ETRC, namely IVECO, Mercedes-Benz.

July 18, 2019 – Bring your baseball on the go with Super Mega Baseball 2: Ultimate Edition by Metalhead Software, now that the critically acclaimed baseball game is coming to Nintendo Switch^TM on July 25 for $29.99 USD. The Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch includes the complete set of Super Mega Baseball 2 content, fully featured online play, and runs at 60 fps in both docked and handheld modes.

Whether a rookie or baseball purist, Super Mega Baseball 2: Ultimate Edition packs a mode for everyone. Compete in ranked Pennant Race mode (1v1), dominate friends in arranged matches (1v1, 2v1, 2v2), or take on the AI (solo, local co-op, online co-op) – all kept fair by Ego, the genre’s most flexible difficulty system.
 
The Ultimate Edition will also arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam as a new bundle for $29.99 USD, alongside a price reduction of the base version and its DLCs.
 
“We’ve thought for a long time that Super Mega Baseball 2 would be a fantastic fit for the Switch and our community has told us the same,” said Metalhead Co-Founder Scott Drader. “We’re hyped to finally reveal that Nintendo users will soon have their hands on it.”
 
Super Mega Baseball 2 received numerous “Sports Game of the Year” nods last year and comes to the Nintendo Switch with no compromises:

• Fully featured online play including cooperative season play and competitive cross-platform matchmaking via the game’s Pennant Race mode.
• 60 fps gameplay in both docked and handheld modes.
• Single Joy-Con^TM support for intense shared screen head-to-head and cooperative play.
• Includes all content previously released as DLC on other platforms.

Super Mega Baseball 2: Ultimate Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on July 25^th. Access the press kit and learn more about the game on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit.

About Metalhead Software
Metalhead Software is an independent game studio afloat off the Canadian West Coast. Formed in 2009, its debut title Super Mega Baseball was praised by both critics and fans.

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