Battle Space Pirates and More in the Definitive Version of the Momentum-Driven, Dodge ‘Em Up Game

St. Catharines, Ontario – July 16, 2019 – Blast off into the emptiness of space and embark on an epic journey filled with space pirates, orbital boosts, deadly asteroids and more in LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity, the definitive version of the fast-paced, dodge ‘em up game from PixelNAUTS Games. Available today for the first time ever on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, as well as on PlayStation®4 and Steam (PC, Mac, Linux) for $9.99 USD, Terminal Velocity upgrades include new mechanics such as the ability to drill through asteroids, increased levels and more, to provide players with the best momentum-driven experience possible.
 

Check out dangers of space, including pirates, laser fences and exploding debris, in this new gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/fBVKVtS2vcs

In LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity players boost, swim, bounce, leap, smash and teleport their way through a myriad of obstacles in a desolate yet beautiful galaxy as they struggle to find their way back to civilization. Armed with only an improvised set of equipment and a relentless spirit, astronauts will need to survive 65 intense levels across 5 systems, and confront not only their mortality, but also what lurks in the darkness. To aid in the travels, survivors must upgrade their abilities and employ fast-thinking skills to complete their interstellar journey alive.

“Terminal Velocity contains so much new and revamped content that those playing it, regardless if they’ve played the original, will find a wealth of entertaining features to challenge themselves with for hours,” said Alex Golebiowski, co-founder of PixelNAUTS Games. “With Terminal Velocity players will get the most robust asteroid dodging experience possible and for Xbox and Switch owners, the chance to test their skills at LOST ORBIT for the first time.”

LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity features a bevy of new content including:

New Mechanics:

• Drill through asteroids, but make sure to not overheat.
• Smash into explosives to send them flying in obstacles and space pirates to clear the way.
• Dodge mines, laser fences, spikes and other space pirate traps!
• Grind and change rails to easily pass by obstacles.

 New Levels:

• Explore 12 new story-driven levels in a brand-new solar system!
• Clear a path for an out of control starship.
• Escape pirates in an intense boss chase.
• Sneak and smash your way through an old space mine.
• Try your skills at over 15 new and extremely challenging levels

For more information regarding LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity please visit the game’s website, or PixelNAUTS Twitter page.  

About PixelNAUTS Games
PixelNAUTS Games is an independent video game studio based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Formed in 2010, the team is comprised of developers and artists that are creating fun, unique and beautiful games. PixelNAUTS also partners with like-minded developers to build projects the studio is passionate about.

Original Cinematic Platform Game Combines Classic Puzzle-Platformer Mechanics with Beautiful Rotoscope Animation on Mobile

BENELUX, FRANCE – July 16, 2019 – Indie videogame publisher SFL Interactive, together with veteran game creator Paul Cuisset, announced today that FLASHBACK, the iconic and award-winning action adventure game from 1992, is coming to the App Store and Google Play July 22. FLASHBACK is the original trailblazing Sci-Fi game that puts players in the role of Conrad, a scientist suffering from amnesia while being pursued by hostile forces on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Additionally, SFL Interactive has also released a “Behind the Scenes” video featuring game creator Paul Cuisset as he discusses how he seamlessly transitioned the classic game from consoles to mobile devices for modern players.

Watch the FLASHBACK “Behind the Scenes” video

The year is 2142. The young scientist Conrad B. Hart awakens on Titan, a colonized moon of Saturn. Stripped of all memory and with enemies and kidnappers on his heels, Conrad must defend himself against the dangers of this new world, all the while unravelling an insidious extra-terrestrial plot that threatens the planet.

FLASHBACK MOBILE GAMEPLAY FEATURES:

• Action Adventure: Experience the gripping Sci-Fi storyline of an extra-terrestrial plot that threatens the whole planet! Players must help scientist Conrad B. Hart make his way back to Earth, dodging kidnappers and enemies along the way.
• Post-FX Graphic Filters: Enjoy the beautiful and original artwork of FLASHBACK.
• Remastered Sound and Music: Same music remastered – enjoy the original soundtrack with updated and revamped audio.
• Rewind Function: Players can rewind the previous gameplay, all variable according to level of gameplay difficulty.
• Tutorial: Those who need a boost can use the tutorials to understand the game and play better!
• Play How You Want: Players can use the old and original control mechanics or utilize the new touch screen version.

FLASHBACK will be available on the App Store and Google Play on July 22 for $4.99. North American media interested in reviewing FLASHBACK on mobile should email Danitra Alomia ([email protected]).

For more information on FLASHBACK please visit, www.sfl-games.com/en/, follow FLASHBACK Mobile on Twitter, and ‘Like’ the game on Facebook.
 

# # #ABOUT SFL INTERACTIVE
SFL Interactive and SFL Games is an indie publisher founded by industry veteran Michael Sportouch in 2019. Marketing and publishing executive for more than 25 years, Michael Sportouch previously co-founded award winning French indie publisher Delphine Software in 1987. From 2006 until 2018, Michael Sportouch has worked at Activision Publishing in Europe. FLASHBACK on mobile devices will be SFL Interactive’s first title.

ABOUT PAUL CUISSET
At the age of 19, while starting his university studies, Paul Cuisset found his passion for game development an industry still blooming at the time. A developer for more than 30 years, and a director for 13 years at Delphine Software Studios, Paul Cuisset is currently working as an independent developer. Graphic designer, programmer, game designer, Paul was involved in everything, notably point and click adventure games series, Future Wars Adventures in Time, Cruise for a CorpseOperation Stealth, the FLASHBACK series, and The Moto Racer Series. Today he is turning to mobile development, a platform with infinite game design possibilities. Aware that the new age of gamers are looking for more demanding games, he intends to offer them this challenging title FLASHBACK by adapting mobile controls, especially with a brand new “touch-screen” system.

New Game Video Highlights the Story of How the Apollo 11 Mission Inspired Two Brothers to Reach for the Stars through their Love of Games

Watford, UK – July 16, 2019 –– Award-winning publisher, Wired Productions and acclaimed Dutch game studio, KeokeN Interactive, have today released a developer video for Deliver us the Moon. The video highlights new gameplay from the upcoming Sci-Fi thriller along with narration from Koen Deetman, Game Director, explaining how he and his brother, Managing Director Paul Deetman, knew from an early age that their future was destined to involve space!

Currently in development for Steam, PlayStation® 4 and the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X, the team at KeokeN wanted to celebrate the heroic mission of the men and women who took part in Apollo 11’s journey to the Moon.  Inspired by their Grandpa’s stories the developers set about creating something that captured everything they used to dream about. Set 100 years after the first human-made object reached the surface of the Moon, Deliver Us The Moon even pays homage to the original moon landing, with the original moon lander and US flag recreated for players to visit!

“It’s unimaginable to think about how much bravery it takes to leave our home-planet and set foot on another celestial body.’ Said Koen Deetman. “My brother and I have always asked the question ‘What would it be like being an Astronaut’, and Deliver us the Moon was our way of living out our childhood dreams.”

Deliver Us The Moon is a Sci-Fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near future where Earth’s natural resources are depleted. In an effort to solve the energy crisis, global powers created the World Space Agency and secured a promising new source of energy on the moon. The World Space Agency colonized and operated from the moon until one fateful night all communications with Earth ceased and the energy source was lost. Now, years later, you assume the role of Earth’s last astronaut on a do-or-die mission to investigate what happened and save humanity. During this adventure, players only companion is a small robot named ASE. Together you will traverse the moon, explore abandoned facilities, gather clues and ultimately uncover the secrets and hidden agendas of those long gone!

Deliver us the Moon is scheduled for release later this year. Wired Productions will share more details in the coming months.

For more information, visit https://www.deliverusthemoon.com/ or follow the game now to receive future updates on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deliverusthemoon or Twitter https://twitter.com/deliverthemoon.

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an award-winning video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.

For more information, or to join the Wired community, please visit:
wired.gg | facebook.com/WiredPro | twitter.com/Wiredp | youtube.com/wiredproductionsltd | discord.gg/wiredp | instagram.com/wired_productions_games

About KeokeN Interactive
KeokeN Interactive is a young Dutch Indie game development company which was founded by Koen Deetman, Paul Deetman and Johan Terink in 2013. The firm was born out of the passion for developing great and engaging 3D game experiences. The unique elements of the gaming industry show that the possibilities seem to be truly endless and that the limitations are only bound by one’s own creativity.

Deliver Us The Moon uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. and “Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2019, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introducing My Arcade’s CO-VS™ Technology Enabling Friends to Run ‘n’ Gun Together

Los Angeles, CA, 16.07.2019 – My Arcade announced today a line of collectibles featuring Konami’s run-and-gun icon, Contra, created in partnership with Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. The initial line-up will include the compact desktop Micro Player™ and handheld Pocket Player™, each slated to launch this holiday season.

The Contra Pocket Player and Micro Player will each feature the game’s signature co-op play mode. Players can link two of the same devices to fend off alien invasion cooperatively, made possible with My Arcade’s new CO-VS™ technology. The Micro Player will feature the original arcade version of Contra while the Pocket Player will include original arcade versions of Contra and Super C™. These new products will allow fans to celebrate their passion for the iconic title and reignite the adrenaline with elite commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean in compact, playable form.

“Our mission is to find unique and exciting ways to extend Konami’s iconic game franchises,” says Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Konami Cross Media NY. “The expansion of the Contra game line into standalone, compact versions, thanks to our partners at My Arcade, provides a unique opportunity for its millions of fans around the world to show their love for the game. We are happy to develop this new line of products with them for this popular title.”

Amir Navid, SVP Product Development and Creative Director, My Arcade, added, “We’re honored to be working with Konami Cross Media NY on Contra, one of the top games of all time and one of my personal favorites. It’s been almost 30 years since its introduction and we’re pleased to celebrate that milestone by giving fans another way to experience the game and show their love for it!”

Keep up with My Arcade’s mission in bringing arcade nostalgia out from memory lane and onto your tabletop at myarcadegaming.com, Instagram and Twitter.

About My Arcade
My Arcade is a retro-focused gaming accessories manufacturer that offers an exciting array of portable handhelds, Mini Arcades, Plug N’ Play gaming devices, collectibles and unique accessories for classic consoles. My Arcade is dedicated to becoming a go-to source for all things retro. For more information on My Arcade and its wide selection of retro gaming products, check out myarcadegaming.com, follow on Instagram @MyArcadeRetro and Twitter @MyArcadeRetro.

About Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a member of Konami Group and specializes in multiplatform brand management and production. Konami Cross Media NY takes a 360-degree approach in managing the rights to globally iconic IPs such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bomberman, Contra and Frogger.

The Intergalactic Bounty Hunt Begins as Futuristic Co-Op Action RPG Killsquad Launches on Steam Early Access

Team up with mercenaries for loot and galactic kudos in Novarama’s sci-fi space western available today

Barcelona, Spain — July 16th, 2019 — Independent developer Novarama today announced that the anticipated co-op action RPG, Killsquad,  is now available for PC on Steam Early Access for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99. Killsquad is a top-down co-op action RPG set within the futuristic world of bounty hunters known as ‘killsquads’, who take on contracts and raid planets for loot and glory. 

Killsquad made a huge splash at E3 2019, appearing at the eSports stage and receiving several award nominations such as “Most Engaging” by Unreal, “Best of E3” by COGConnected and “Best of E3” by RPGFan.  “Killsquad is a culmination of various ideas we wanted to see in a video game, but also one that delivered the necessary pace of a high octane action game with a combination of progression and customization that players would expect from an action RPG,” said Game Director Dani Sanchez-Crespo. “We’re looking forward to getting players’ feedback and expanding the Killsquad universe with the introduction of more content later this year. See you in The Outer Reach, bounty hunters!” 

Killsquad’s quick session-based gameplay means action is fast and intense as players overcome various obstacles in the course of their mission and quest for that big payday. Players can select one of four different heroes to play, each of which has their own distinct capabilities based on their class: Assassin, Warrior, Specialist or Support. These classes have plenty of skill and upgradeable gear options to completely customize the chosen character down to its appearance.

Killsquad introduces a live contract system which players can undertake in real time with other hunters. These contracts allow other players in the Killsquad community to drop in and ride shotgun, enjoying the same experience and grabbing a share of the mission’s rewards. The contract system presents a myriad of challenges and deadly adversaries from automated defence systems to meteor showers and boss characters. The hunt is not without its dangers as players navigate the exotic, richly detailed environments of each planet in search of their quarry. 

Killsquad will be continually updated with much more content planned for the game later this year including additional heroes and mission types. Novarama will also confirm more details on console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Killsquad on Steam
Killsquad on Twitter
Killsquad on Facebook
Killsquad on Instagram
Killsquad Discord Channel

About Novarama

Novarama was founded in 2003 in Barcelona, Spain, with a simple idea in mind: to create innovative games with mass-market appeal. Novarama’s games focus on creating and supporting game worlds across formats, building game communities that bring people together and last many years. 

For over nine years, Novarama has worked exclusively for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, publishing titles on PSP, PS VITA and PS3. They introduced Augmented Reality to the masses with the Invizimals saga, which has generated six titles, sold 2.5 million units, and spawned a franchise ranging from TV Shows, toys, trading cards and video games.

Killsquad is Novarama’s first title as self-published developer. For more information, visit: http://novarama.com

• FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs in Berlin confirms final 16 qualification spots
• Music activities and an early version of FIFA 20 on-site in London at the final
• FIFA eWorld Cup™ 2019 takes place at The O2 on 2-4 August. Tickets for the final day are available via fifa.com/fewc.

After months of excitement, upsets, drama and countless surprises on the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series, the final line-up and participants for the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 have been confirmed after the conclusion of the final round of the FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs in Berlin.

Nicolas “nicolas99fc” Villalba established his number one ranking spot in spectacular fashion after a stunning performance at the playoffs by being crowned FIFA 19 Global Series PlayStation Playoffs champion.

Following the conclusion of FIFA 19 Global Series, Villalba will be one of the 32 top EA SPORTS FIFA 19 players in the world who have qualified and will go head-to-head at the FIFA eWorld Cup, which returns to The O2 in London on 2-4 August.

Featuring competitors from England, Spain, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil and other countries across the globe, the top players in the world will battle it out to become the FIFA eWorld Cup champion and win a life-changing USD 250,000 in prize money, along with a trip to The Best FIFA Football Awards™.

The FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 will be broadcasted in six languages including English, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese. The livestream will also be available on FIFA’s and EA’s digital platforms such as YouTube and FIFA.com and linear rights has been placed in over 50 territories.

FIFA eWorld Cup – Group Draw

Group A – Xbox

• Donovan ‘Tekkz’ Hunt (ENG) – Seed #1
• Michael ‘MegaBit’ Bittner (GER) – #4
• Tom ‘Stokes’ Stokes (ENG) – #5
• Pedro ‘Resende’ Resende (BRA) – #8
• Dani ‘Dani’ Hagebeuk(NED)- #9
• Javier ‘Janoz’ Munoz (COL) – #12
• Tassal ‘Tass’ Rushan (ENG) – #13
• Ebio ‘Ébinho’ Da Costa Filho (BRA) – #16

Group B – Xbox

• Mosaad ‘Msdossary’ Aldossary (KSA) – Seed #2
• Lucas ‘DaXe’ Cuillerier (FRA) – #3
• Niklas ‘NRaseck’ Raseck (GER) – #6
• Nawid ‘GoalMachine’ Norzai (CAN) – #7
• Dylan ‘DullenMIKE’ Neuhausen (GER) – #10
• Marcus ‘MarcusGomes’ Gomes (AUS) – #11
• Fouad ‘Rafsou’ Fares (FRA) – #14
• Kilian ‘Zidane10’ Pita Ossario (ESP) – #15

Group C – PlayStation

• Nicolas “nicolas99fc” Villalba (ARG) – Seed #1
• Lev “LevVinken” Vinken (NED) -#4
• Mohammed “MoAuba” Harkous (GER) – #5
• Diogo “tuga810” Pombo (POR) – #8
• Fatih “Üstün” Üstün (DEN) – #9
• Victor “Tore” Dos Santos Coelho (BRA) – #12
• Erhan “DrErhano” Kayman (GER) – #13
• Marko “Marko” Brijeski (AUS) – #16

 Group D – Playstation

• Corentin “MaestroSquad” Thuillier (FRA) – #2
• Stefano “Pinna97” Pinna (BEL) – #3
• Joksan “Joksan” Redona (USA) – #6
• Chris “Didychrislito” Holly (USA) – #7
• Flavio “Fifilza” Brito (BRA) – #10
• Gonçalo “RastaArtur” Pinto (POR) – #11
• Henrique “Zezinho” Lempke (BRA) – #14
• Tim “TheStrxngeR” Katnawatos (GER) – #15

Exciting on-site activities on the final day

Visitors of the broadcasted event will have the chance to experience several on-site activities on 4 August. Fans will get the opportunity to play an early version of EA SPORTS FIFA 20 on site and discover up and coming music talents, who will be determined via a public contest beforehand, at The O2 Arena.

Regular tickets will provide access for 4 August, including the two semi-finals as well as the final, while premium tickets will additionally offer exclusive access to the after-show party on 4 August and preferred seating.

Tickets are on sale now on fifa.com/fewc.For more information about the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019, please click HERE.

Today, we are starting to roll out a new Twitter.com – a refreshed and updated website that is faster, easier to navigate and more personalized. The site has an updated look and feel that is more consistent with the Twitter you see on other devices, making it easier to access some of your favorite features, and with more options to make it your own. 

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We’ve been testing aspects of this for a while so we could make sure the new site reflected how you use Twitter. Thanks to hundreds of thousands of responses we received during those tests, Twitter.com’s features make conversations easier to find and follow – and just a bit more fun:

• More of What’s Happening: We’ve brought over Explore to bring you the same great content found in our apps; expect more live video and local moments personalized for wherever you are in the world. Get context with profile information within conversations and check out your Top Trends in any view so you never miss what’s happening.
• Easy Access to Your Favorite Features: Bookmarks, Lists, and your Profile are right up front and have their own spot on the side navigation, making it easier and faster to jump between different tabs.
• Direct Messages All in One Place: Direct Messages have been expanded so you can see your conversations and send messages all from the same view. Now there’s less hassle switching between screens to send a message.
• Login, Logout Struggle No More: Whether you have one profile or a few, now you’re also able to switch between accounts faster, directly from the side navigation; your stan, foodie and cat meme accounts thank you.
• Make Twitter Yours: The love is real for dark mode themes Dim and Lights Out. You’ve asked for even more ways to personalize Twitter so we’re bringing you different themes and color options, along with two options for dark mode.

Today is a big step as we continue building Twitter to best serve the people who use it every day. This update also gives us a much stronger foundation to build on so we can continue to bring you updated features faster than before. 

Want to hear more from our team on how they redesigned and built Twitter.com? Check out our engineering blog series “New Nest: Building the New Twitter.com” which shares more on how we rebuilt the website from the ground up.

We’re looking forward to hearing what you think about our new site, so check it out and take it for a spin at Twitter.com.

About Twitter

Twitter is what’s happening in the world and what people are talking about right now. From breaking news and entertainment to sports, politics, and everyday interests, see every side of the story. Join the open conversation. Watch live streaming events. Available in more than 40 languages around the world, the service can be accessed via twitter.com, an array of mobile devices, and SMS. For more information, please visit about.twitter.com, follow @Twitter, and download both the Twitter and Periscope apps at twitter.com/download and periscope.tv.

WHERE THE WATER TASTES LIKE WINE’S FREE GOLD MOUNTAIN UPDATE ADDS NEW STORIES FROM THE CHINESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Grab the acclaimed folklore game for 60% off today on Steam

AMSTERDAM – July 15, 2019 – Good Shepherd Entertainment has released the new Gold Mountain content update for Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, the story-driven American folklore adventure game from co-developers Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge. Free for all players, Gold Mountain introduces new tales focusing on the experience of Chinese Americans and their impact on American history and culture. The update also includes a variety of performance and quality-of-life improvements.

In addition, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is on sale today for 60% off until Wednesday, July 17, for Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine: Fireside Chats, a free standalone companion experience for the game, is also available on Steam.

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is an imaginative trek through history featuring gorgeous 2D/3D visuals and original folk music. Meet surreal characters as you explore the nation’s most distant haunts, collecting and sharing an eclectic medley of stories from some of today’s most prolific writers. Bringing them all to life is a remarkable cast of voice talent, including renowned singer-songwriter, musician and actor Sting, Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series), Cissy Jones (Firewatch), Kimberly Brooks (Mass Effect) and more.

For more information, visit goodshepherd.games/games/where-the-water-tastes-like-wine, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt on Twitter.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment publishes video games from independent artists worldwide and operates a proprietary investment platform for a growing global network of qualified investors seeking risk-mitigated participation in the $130B video game industry. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2011 as an equity crowdfunding platform under the name Gambitious BV, the Company became a publisher in 2014 with the release of Train Fever, which was the first game ever successfully published with equity crowdfunding. The Company has since funded and released over a dozen original games across eight digital platforms. The founders of Devolver Digital and Croteam, two very successful companies in independent game development and publishing, invested in the Company and joined its management in 2012. The Company rebranded in 2017 as Good Shepherd Entertainment following an investment by Advance/Newhouse, having established a track record of success with both independent developers and investors. www.GoodShepherd.games

About Dim Bulb Games

Dim Bulb Games was founded by Johnnemann Nordhagen, co-founder of Fullbright and sole programmer on Gone Home. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, a game inspired by the folk tales and folk music of America, is the first project by the studio. https://twitter.com/dimbulbgames

About Serenity Forge

Serenity Forge, based in Colorado, U.S., aims to create meaningful, value-driven interactive experiences that challenge the way you think. We pride ourselves in the care and dedication we put into our work, whether that be our own IPs or those of our collaborators. http://serenityforge.com