Retro-throwback Blazing Chrome Releases Jaw-Dropping Gameplay Footage Showcasing New Weapons, Levels and Combat
Modern mechanics and fast action on display in this Contra and Metal Slug-inspired platformer
PARIS – JULY 28, 2018 – Developer Joymasher unleashed all-new gameplay footage today of the upcoming Blazing Chrome, a classically inspired but supremely modern take on action platformers. Announced earlier this year, Blazing Chrome has been decorated with several accolades during its first outings at the Game Developer’s Conference and PAX East (http://joymasher.com/blazing-chrome/).
The gorgeous, eye-popping new footage presents the second level of the game, where heroes Mavra and Doyle take on a variety of unique and oppressive enemies like the hovering and damage-dealing Thunderbird and the dangerous bike-Reapers as the heroic duo whiz to glory in their war against militant AI supercomputers. Combining explosive action with a variety of powerful and distinctive weaponry, Blazing Chrome harkens to the golden age of action platformers but harnesses modern-day controls and deep gameplay mechanics.
In Blazing Chrome, an oppressive regime of computers rule the Earth while humans are expendable, lacking power, prestige or status among their machine overlords. When a small group of rebels decide to overthrow their oppressors, it results in heavy casualties and a ton of lock-and-load fast-paced action where scrapping robots and blazing chrome with your powerful weapons is the only thing standing between you and your freedom. Heroes can choose to play as Mavra, a super badass human resistance soldier, or Doyle, the equally groovy and deadly insurgent robot. Either choice will lead you down a path of resistance, culminating in a hellfire of bullets and a revolution that will decide the fate of humanity.
IT’S ALIVE! FROM SCREEN TO FULL-SIZED, REAL-LIFE GIANT ROBOT, SEE HOW THE TERRIFYING “SCREAMER” FROM MOTORBIKE COMBAT RACER STEEL RATS WAS MADE
NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES TRAILER REVEALS HOW ONE OF THE GAME’S MOST FEARSOME ENEMIES WAS MADE INTO A REAL-LIFE, 1O-FOOT-TALL, 1,900-POUND PLAYABLE JUNK ROBOT
LONDON – June 28, 2018 – It’s too late to run, it’s too late to hide! The alien invasion we’ve all been dreading has finally landed. and it comes in the shape of a 10-foot-tall, 1,900-pound junk robot that can be found at a gaming convention near you. “The Screamer” is one of the deadliest enemies in the upcoming motorbike combat racer Steel Rats, and this new trailer reveals how the ingenious Ride Again Workshop in Poland brought this metal monstrosity to life as a playable demo station and junk-infused work of art.
Wreck and ride in Steel Rats, an upcoming 2.5D arcade action title that fuses motorbike combat with death-defying stunt racing gameplay. This heroic biker gang is tasked with stopping an invading horde of alien Junkbots, and now one of the deadliest enemies from the game has been made into a towering robot in real life, which also happens to be one of the most immersive ways to play the actual game.
Built over 90 days from 500 pieces of steel, the giant structure houses five LCD monitors that can be used to play the actual game and has already been on display at EGX Rezzed in London, Pixel Heaven in Poland, and soon at gamescom this August in Cologne, Germany.
Steel Rats is coming to PlayStation® 4, Xbox One and PC later this year and is already lighting up the 2018 awards scene with eight nominations and one win for “Best Gameplay” at the Game Connection Awards, a nomination for “Best Indie Game” at the Digital Dragons Indie Showcase, and winner of “Best Gameplay” at Pixel Heaven in Poland earlier this month.
Tate Multimedia S.A. is an independent games developer and publisher based in Poland (Warsaw-HQ), with successful operations that have spanned across Europe, North America, Japan and China since the year 2000.
The studio operates according to the “house of ideas” model on an everyday basis, which means no idea is off the table, allowing developers to have the creative freedom to continually seek new, daring, and even risky projects with a team of almost 40 creative professionals.
Beside the already announced Urban Trial Playground, Tate Multimedia also announced another game for 2018: Steel Rats – a 2.5D platform combat racing game set in a retro-futuristic environment, to be released on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
Ride Again Workshop is a group of multi-skilled enthusiasts who focus on prop making, concept art, graphic design and product creation. We engage in projects from the earliest stages of technical analysis and creative design through to manufacturing. We prototype models and build full scale projects from concept through to delivery. From our team you will get prop model, 2D/3D graphic design, press packs and more.
We hope to help you realize projects of any scale, single or multiple item. Feel free to contact us at www.ride-again.com
DEFEND YOUR COFFEE SHOP FROM WAVES OF WOOL-WEARING WARRIORS IN HIPSTER ATTACK
Join the Anti Hipster Movement Using Coffee Bombs, Hipster Traps, and More on PC and Mobile Devices this Summer
June 28, 2018– They are coming, and they’re bringing with them huge twirly moustaches, flannel shirts and their latest mix CD — the hipster invasion starts in Hipster Attack, the upcoming game being created by Televisor. Hipster Attack, coming this summer for PC, iOS and Android, features waves of too-cool-for-you hipsters swarming the local coffee house, and it’s up to you as a buttoned-up office manager to turn the tide by taking ‘em down.
The hipsters are coming with their overpriced coffees and hand woven scarves!
Hipster Attack is a new tower defense game in the vein of a certain plant-themed zombie killer, but instead of undead terrors, you’re battling mindless lemmings that obsess on trends, ironically of course, while trying to look like they’re “deeply” unique. That’s right, much worse than a blood-thirsty zombie, scientists call their kind “hipsters.” Players command a squad of brave and loyal workers from janitors to top-level HR managers in a fight against legions of hipsters who are trying to take over the local coffee shop.
Start out small, using your HR reps to fling job applications at your vinyl-spinning foes, then bolster your forces by adding resource-generating coffee makers (which also fire gobs of coffee beans as an alternate weapon!), sleepy (yet highly efficient) security guards, maids with mauling mops, and more!
Hipster Attack Key Features:
Hipsters of all Shapes and Sizes: From the trendsetter, to poet, to the music master and …. the horrific being known only as flying tofu. The game abounds with a variety of hilarious hipsters to destroy!
Unconventional Weapons and Abilities: Use your HR reps to chuck job applications and wads of paper at the hipsters! Players can power up coffee makers to shoot donuts at incoming enemies, cast the ‘Statue of Hipsterity’ to freeze hipsters in place, or set an ‘urban trap’ filled with stylish sunglasses and hot espresso as bait.
Variety of Characters: Players start out with the junior HR employee, but as they progress through levels, they’ll get a higher level corporate team to take on the hipster onslaught. Utilize security guards, the logistics senior, and even the cleaning lady, to protect the coffee shop.
Built-In Tongue in Cheek: Use tons of different weapons to take down the incoming waves of moustache-twirling, vinyl spinning hipsters. Hit ’em so hard that it knocks their $200 second-hand-store 80’s era denim vests right off! In-game economy is based off of two types of resources: coffee and money. Coffee provides energy and cash is motivation for workers — what more do you need?
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ABOUT TELEVISOR
Televisor Studio is a creative post-production house founded in 2007 by a group of passionate individuals. Located in Warsaw, Poland, the team members come from different worlds, working together to fuse their creativity and enthusiasm with professionalism and expertise. The team consists of designers, art directors, 3D specialists, and VFX artists who believe all their projects are powerful, provocative, and visually distinctive. They strongly believe in a combination of technology and art, striving to use those two ingredients in correct doses, believing that balance is the key to success in every aspect of life.
THE TENTH DOCTOR IS IN. THIRD EPISODE ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING DOCTOR WHO INFINITY VIDEOGAME
Launching This Summer on Steam and Mobile Devices, Third Episode Is Titled The Lady of the Lake
June 28, 2018 – “ALLONS-Y!”
Tiny Rebel Games today announced details for the third original episode for the upcoming Doctor Who Infinity video game. Called The Lady of the Lake, this newly revealed episode, featuring the Tenth Doctor, will be available along with previously revealed episodes, The Dalek Invasion of Time and The Orphans of the Polyoptra, when the game launches on PC and mobile this August. Three additional stories are slated to launch in 2018, with more adventures to follow.
Doctor Who Infinity brings the world of the Doctor to life in a brand new game, which will introduce an innovative new platform for the delivery of episodic, comic-book style game adventures. Each story is being crafted as a collaboration between Tiny Rebel Games and Seed Studio, along with a broad team of UK-based talent including well-known Doctor Who actors, writers and artists. Cardiff-based, award-winning audio designer and composer Stafford Bawler is providing audio direction. The multi-story game is packed with engaging, original Doctor Who stories for players to play through and enjoy – and each adventure will feature its own unique art style and author.
The Lady of the Lake is being written by Scott Handcock, author of many Doctor Who audio dramas and short stories; and is drawn by Neil Edwards, noted comic book artist whose work includes Marvel, DC, Doctor Who, Titan Comics and many others; and colored by John-Paul Bove, known for his colorist work on G.I. Joe, Doctor Who, Transformers, and Dylan Teague, known for his work as a comics artist and colorist for Doctor Who Magazine, DC Comics. The story is being narrated by Celyn Jones (as “Geraint”), a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor and screenwriter, who is known for films such as Set Fire to the Stars and Submergence and the TV series Joe. Other voices featured in the story include Katy Manning (as “Delyth”) and Marilyn Le Conte (as the eponymous “Lady of the Lake”). Doctor Who Infinity stories previously announced include:
The Dalek Invasion of Time: The first episode was written by George Mann, the critically-acclaimed author and screenwriter, including many Doctor Who stories; drawn by acclaimed artist and writer Mike Collins, known worldwide for his history of work with Doctor Who and other major comic properties; and colored by Kris Carter, who has a long history of working with properties such as Shrek, Torchwood and Doctor Who, among many others. The game is narrated by actors Michelle Gomez, who reprises her TV series role as Missy; Ingrid Oliver, who reprises her TV series role as Osgood; and Bella Ramsey, who voices new villain Freya in the game.
The Orphans of the Polyoptra: The second episode was written by Gary Russell, writer for the Doctor Who TV series, novels and Doctor Who Magazine. The game’s art has been drawn by David Roach, noted inker of comic strips for Doctor Who Magazine; and also colored by Dylan Teague. The story is narrated by actor Katy Manning, who returns as Jo Grant, her role from the Doctor Who TV series, and also voices the enemy.
Doctor Who Infinity will launch this August on Steam and Green Man Gaming. The game launch for iOS and Android will follow later this summer, with mobile game pricing to be announced at that time. PC pricing options to include:
PC Bundle: Includes stories 1 and 2: $11.99 US / 9.29 GBP / 9.99 Euro
PC Large Bundle: Includes stories 1, 2 and 3: $14.99 US / 11.99 GBP / 12.49 Euro
Story 3 and subsequent story launches: $5.99 US / 4.79 GBP / 4.99 Euro
Doctor Who Infinity is being published and developed by Tiny Rebel Games in collaboration with Seed Studios, and is under official license from BBC Studios. The new game is being funded as a joint effort between the Welsh Government’s Media Investment Budget and British game publisher/developer Double Eleven Limited.
Get Ready to Fight for Fortune in World of Tanks: Mercenaries
The next phase of Wargaming’s biggest franchise is available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox now
June 26, 2018 — World of Tanks: Mercenaries, the next evolution of World of Tanks for PlayStation®4 and Xbox, is available globally today. With brand new features including powerful new vehicles, hero Crews, maps, and an explosive story campaign, there’s never been a better time to join the fight. Players can discover the global phenomenon that has attracted over 15 million players on consoles alone and see one of the world’s most popular free-to-play console games in an entirely new light.
Available to download now for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One X, Xbox One and Xbox 360, the current release introduces the core concept of Mercenaries to the game, set against the backdrop of a new reality where World War II never ended. Society is fractured, and the world is left tired and hopeless. People are now fighting for themselves and taking up contracts to become soldiers of fortune.
Mercenaries collect parts from captured and abandoned vehicles on the battlefield to create entirely new ones. Bringing together the strengths of some of history’s most powerful war machines, the new Mercenary ‘nation’ and Tech Tree is born. Players will be given the opportunity to earn powerful, never-before-seen Mercenary vehicles for free through the brand new Contract system. Fulfilling certain in-game objectives, such as destroying a number of tanks from a specific nation in Multiplayer battles, can unlock vehicles from the fascinating new armada.
Each vehicle is helmed by a unique Mercenary crew, with their own story and their own playstyle. Want to unleash a hellish storm on your enemies with a Japanese freedom fighter? Storm Hunter is your woman – she rides to battle in the furious heavy tank, Needle. How about pestering enemies with an erratic and aggressive barrage of shells? Crazy Snake is your guy – get him with the mighty light tank, Stubbs! Five vehicles are available at launch, and the Mercenary nation will continue to expand its ranks in the weeks to come.
A brand-new War Stories campaign kickstarts the Mercenaries universe, joining an epic saga of stories set against an alternate history backdrop. ‘The Heist’ is an action-packed tale of espionage, nuclear tensions, and adrenaline-fueled tank battles where you follow a motley crew of Mercenaries who have been hired to set up, execute, and escape from a raid on a secret facility. Their mission, should they choose to accept it, is to steal nuclear material for a client who harbours his own atomic ambitions. However, the crew soon find themselves at the mercy of the combined powers of the United States and the Soviet Union. Journey into danger with The Collector, Don Quixote, and Borscht, and see if they can make it out alive with a paycheck in hand! Players can tackle this story alone (like a true Mercenary), or band together with a friend for co-operative online multiplayer action.
The Mercenaries universe has a far-reaching impact across the entire game. An array of fan-favorite multiplayer battle maps have received total revamps to fit in with the new world. Players can explore, fight through, and discover the strategic intricacies of battlegrounds ravaged by war and time in eight new Mercenary-themed maps.
Even more Mercenaries content will be available in the weeks and months to come, including new additions to the Mercenary Tech Tree, new Crews, new maps, and regular in-game events.
About World of Tanks: Mercenaries
World of Tanks: Mercenaries is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat, created by Wargaming West in Chicago, USA. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, fighting it out on more than 90 different maps, and taking command of their preferred vehicle out of over 690 different tanks from 10 nations. For the first time in the history of the World of Tanks series, a new Mercenaries line allows players to forsake nationalities and take control of a new range of powerful tanks, exclusive to the console experience.
World of Tanks: Mercenaries is played by more than 15 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.
From today until 9th July, all PlayStation players can take advantage of the latest promotion offer; 25% off 3 month PS Plus memberships! The offer is available now on PlayStation Store, with 3 month PS Plus subscriptions available for RRP $25.45 AUD.
Here’s what titles PS Plus members have to look forward to from 3rd July:
Heavy Rain
When a young boy disappears, a terrorised city is forced to fear the unthinkable… has the dreaded Origami Killer struck again? Lead the hunt to unravel the mystery as you take control of four strangers in this tension-soaked, multi BAFTA Award-winning psychological thriller.
Absolver
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat experience where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect by the ever-present Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire that will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of enforcers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III: available now until July 11th
Welcome to Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a dark future where the lines are blurred between humanity & the technology we’ve created, in a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Head to the PlayStation Blog to find out more about the full line up of PS Plus games for July.
PlayStation Plus lets you unleash the full power of PlayStation 4. Players can get even more out of their favourite games with online multiplayer, joining millions of other players and exploring new worlds with friends. Members can make big savings with the biggest and best deals reserved exclusively for PS Plus members on PlayStation Store. And of course, PS Plus monthly games means you’ll never run out of games to play, with members getting two PS4 games to download every month.
If you own a PlayStation 4 and looking for an old-school RPG, then Realms of Arkania – Star Trail might be the right game for you. You can dive into a world full of magic and thrilling stories in this adventure. How about you unite races like elves and orcs while trying to recover the mighty Salamander Stone artifact? Of course you’ll have a variety of talents and spells available, which you can use in tactical fights against your enemies.
Realms of Arkania – Star Trail has received a visual reimagining and a gameplay overhaul and is now ready for old fans and new ones. The game can be purchased in the PlayStation Store now and is also available for PC via Steam. Start your journey in the mystic lands of Aventuria now!
UK indie developers Wonderstruck announced today that the PC version of their space MMO Boundless will be published by Square Enix Collective. The game is currently on Steam Early Access. Boundless is on schedule to launch on PlayStation 4 and PC later in 2018. Wonderstruck will publish and support Boundless on PlayStation 4, while Square Enix Collective will take over those duties the PC version on Steam.
First launched on Steam Early Access in 2014, Boundless is a voxel-based sandbox MMO where players explore the Known Worlds to hunt monsters and find resources. Players can explore ever regenerating worlds then travel to new ones using portals. The game offers players the chance to build large bases in player claimed areas and craft items that can be sold in player-owned shops. The flexible skill tree allows players to specialize in activities that interest them, such as hunting, exploring, or crafting.
GUNNER CLASS NOW AVAILABLE FOR TERA ON PLAYSTATION 4 AND XBOX ONE Big Ass Monsters, Meet Big Ass Guns in this Major Update for TERA
Seattle, WA – June 26, 2018 – En Masse Entertainment announced today that the gunner, a new playable class is now available for TERA on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 as a free update. The gunner is a high damage class who wields a massive arcannon to mow down mobs of enemies.
The team at En Masse is celebrating the launch of the gunner with some special events and challenges:
Starting today and going through July 8, players will receive one free additional Character Slot upon their first-time log in to TERA which they can use to create a gunner (or any of TERA’s eleven character classes).
Through July 22, gunners unlock special rewards as they level-up. If players manage to get all the way to level 65, they’ll unlock an exclusive costume and weapon skin for their gunner!
The first gunner to reach level 65 on each server will also earn a special achievement and “Cutting Edge” title.
The gunner has one EXPLOSIVE personality.
The gunner is the first new class to come to TERA on consoles and is available to the female castanic and high-elf races at character creation. At first glance, the massive guns make this class seem limited to long-range combat; however, the gunner is surprisingly versatile, making her an excellent choice for utility players who want to be effective in a variety of situations. Tough, deadly, and crafty, the gunner comes fully loaded with abilities that help her stand apart on the battlefield.
Battlefield-Clearing Attacks: Powerful area-of-effect attacks, including the visually-stunning Balder’s Vengeance, let the gunner mow down hordes of enemies without breaking a sweat.
Big-Ass Guns: This class is defined by the arcannon—a huge weapon with huge damage potential. Why settle on small when you can go big?
Summoned Constructs: With her ability to place turrets and constructs around the battlefield, the gunner never has to fight alone. It’s like having a party with you wherever you go!
Heavy Armor: With huge guns and heavy armor, the gunner is a tank. Fight with ranged attacks or hit hard from up close. The ability to mix up attacks keeps enemies guessing until they’re blown away.
The gunner is now available for TERA console players and is 100% free. For more details on the new class please visit tera.enmasse.com, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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ABOUT EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with its inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Kritika Online and Closers, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.
ATARI VCS™ TEAM OFFICIALLY WELCOMES ROB WYATT, SYSTEM ARCHITECT OF ORIGINAL XBOX® CONSOLE AND INNOVATOR OF NOTABLE GAME HARDWARE AND GRAPHICS PROJECTS
NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 26, 2018) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — today announced that game platform architecture expert Rob Wyatt and his Boulder, Colorado-based company Tin Giant, are officially joining the Atari VCS™ team. Wyatt, an expert in GPU Hardware and 3D graphics, has worked on everything from hardware design to graphics applications for a variety of well-known game systems and software platforms. While at Microsoft, Wyatt held roles on the development teams on DirectX and the Windows kernel before becoming the system architect of the original Xbox game console. Wyatt later contributed to the graphics systems of the PlayStation®3 before moving on to become the graphics architect at Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup. Along the way, he has also lent his expertise to many AAA video games and high-end movie special effects.
The Atari VCS is a completely new connected gaming and entertainment device slated to begin shipping in mid-2019. Atari has partnered with chipmaker AMD, who will provide the Atari VCS custom processor featuring Radeon Graphics Technology. The operating system of the Atari VCS is based on Linux, and the platform’s highly-anticipated open Sandbox will allow users to create and port additional content to personalize their experience.
“We have made a commitment to Atari fans to make the VCS the very best game and home entertainment platform it can be,” said Michael Arzt, Atari COO of Connected Devices. “After months of working with Rob and Tin Giant to define product requirements for the Atari VCS hardware and operating system, we are excited to finally and officially announce our partnership. Rob and his experienced team are working to squeeze every possible ounce of performance out of the Atari VCS hardware.”
“Who wouldn’t want to be part of bringing Atari back? From the moment the AMD team introduced me to Atari and the VCS project, I have been intrigued and inspired by the opportunity that it represents,” said Rob Wyatt, CEO of Tin Giant. “The unique open platform and modern approach that Atari is taking will let users enjoy a broad range of new and existing games and other entertainment, while also delivering some unique options to customize the platform to their own tastes by combining additional software and classic content all in one place.”
Retro-inspired, but not a “retro-box,” the Atari VCS will deliver a fully modern gaming and entertainment experience sure to delight the more than 11,000 backers who have enthusiastically supported the Atari VCS so far during its ongoing Indiegogo Pre-Sale; currently scheduled to end on June 29, 2018. Indiegogo backers and other future Atari VCS owners can plan to have access to a wide array of games, media and streaming content options when the hardware platform ships in mid-2019. Atari plans to make several more product development updates and announcements, along with new partnerships and agreements between now and the first shipments that will include game publishers and developers, product distribution plans, non-gaming content providers and much more. In addition, Atari endeavors to provide unscheduled work-in-progress product demonstrations in the future as they become practical.
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ABOUT ATARI
Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong® and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
