From retro to cutting edge: Developing the visual style for a Martian adventure

Overon Station explains the visual directions and differences of their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Dome City with stunning artworks.

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Thursday 3^rd March, 2016 – Hungarian developer studio Overon Station is pleased to reveal highly detailed concept artworks of their Martian adventure game, Dome City showcasing its diverse visual style. Two of the most important locations appear on the concepts; the sharp contrast between the spaceship (TC-08 “Tessa”) and Lanita, the city has a defining storytelling role.

“We’re aiming for a futuristic contrast; Tessa is based on nowaday’s future vision, resembling to cutting edge technology’s clear, elegant design with rounded shapes, lightweight plastic-like materials. Looking at the city’s visuals, it’s inspired by the 60’s “retro-futuristic” concept – huge, robust buildings, angular shapes, concrete and heavy materials everywhere. It’s a journey to the past for the protagonists, as they’re too young to remember the times when it was popular.” – shared Peter Kovacs, the Lead Concept Artist. “We’ve worked hard to differentiate the important locations, but in the end, all spot has a unique visual appearance.”

Official webpage: www.domecitygame.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/domecitygame/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomeCityGame

About Dome City

Dome City is a story-oriented sci-fi adventure game in first person view where choice actually matters. You’re the leader of three young space cadets stuck in an abandoned yet haunted city on Mars. Guide the team through tough decisions, investigate the curious events, try to survive and escape!

The first person view single player escapade is developed under Unreal Engine 4, based on a Hungarian sci-fi novel. Release will first come to PC in Q2 2017, but planned to be ported to Xbox One and PS4 too later on.

About Overon Station

Overon Station Entertainment Studios was formed in September, 2014 with a goal of making story-oriented video games which can be enjoyed by all. The young yet really enthusiastic team from Hungary teamed up to bring fresh blood to the traditional PC industry with their professional background and innovative spirit. Cooperating with great artists, composers and writers Overon Station excited to galvanize life into exceptional stories that aren’t well known yet.

ArcticPlay Studios Launches Media Platform for Brands Inside New Arcade Game – Hoodrip Skateboarding, Now Available as ‘Free to Play Forever’ On Google Play and the App Store

World’s Largest Skateboarding Media, TransWorld SKATEboarding, and Lifestyle Retailers, Active Ride Shop and SkateDeluxe, Partner With ArcticPlay to Provide Real-World Clothes and Accessories as In-Game Prizes

Helsinki, Finland – March 3, 2016 – Finnish game developer ArcticPlay Studios announced today its ‘free to play forever’ debut title Hoodrip Skateboarding is now available globally on Google Play and the App Store. The game, created in cooperation with TransWorld SKATEboarding, introduces a completely new business model in mobile gaming by allowing players to win real, brand name lifestyle gear from retailers, Active Ride Shop and SkateDeluxe, as well as access the stores’ online web shops to purchase items seen in-game. 

In Hoodrip Skateboarding players can explore over 30 of Brooklyn’s legendary skate spots, decorated with amazing street art from popular graffiti artists, such as Ruben Sanchez, as they work to master over 30 skateboarding tricks and endless manual, grind and trick combos. Players can first customize their custom avatar with clothes, decks, grip, wheels and trucks selected from the in-game catalogue and then compete in Story Mode or in various Challenges to earn in-game cash and street cred from the community, as well as real-world items featured in the game. Skaters can join or form crews to compete either inside their crew or in sponsored challenges. But not every challenge is skill-based, as winners are chosen at random and other times, based upon a variety of performance requirements such as points earned, speed, longest manual, donuts collected, time, etc., thus allowing all players the chance to compete and win regardless of their particular skateboarding prowess – or lack thereof. 

“As skaters ourselves, our mission with Hoodrip Skateboarding was to create a top notch skateboarding game with a completely new approach to the mobile business,” said Markus Tamminen, Creative Director from ArcticPlay. “We’re excited to now launch the game and the media platform globally in cooperation with the most impressive partners you can find in the skating scene.” 

The ArcticPlay team consists of skaters, ensuring that the game stays true to the distinctive style and culture of skateboarding with carefully measured in-game tricks to accurately resemble the way a skateboard behaves with an approachable, smooth arcade feel. 

“As more and more of our audience shifts to mobile we’re always looking for new opportunities to expand our presence there.  As one of the most authentic skateboarding games I’ve seen, Hoodrip Skateboarding is a perfect partner for TransWorld and a great way for us to reach more kids and skateboarders on a global scale,” Paul Kobriger, TransWorld SKATEboarding says.  “We’re very excited about the opportunity and looking forward to being a part of its inevitable success.”  

“Hoodrip Skateboarding is something lots of skateboarders were waiting for. With this sick game the guys at ArcticPlay really raised the bar for mobile skateboarding. We’re thrilled to team up with ArcticPlay as their European retail partner. By skateboarders for skateboarders – this fact leaves nothing to be desired!”, Christoph Hartleib, CEO of SkateDeluxe says. 

For more information on Hoodrip: http://www.hoodripskateboarding.com

To download Hoodrip on the App Store, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hoodrip-skateboarding/id870458791?mt=8

To download Hoodrip on Google Play, visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Arcticplay.Hoodrip 

PR Assets: http://www.hoodripskateboarding.com/#press

Trailer Video: https://vimeo.com/130205898

Like Hoodrip on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoodripskateboarding

Follow Hoodrip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoodripskateboarding/

About ArcticPlay Studios

ArcticPlay Studios is a fiercely independent and privately owned games company hailing out of Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2013, the company concentrates on creating entertaining and high-quality games for mobile devices. A small yet dedicated and enthusiastic staff, lead by Creative Director Markus Tamminen, is all about delivering a rewarding and enjoyable gaming experience. ArcticPlay Studios likes to explore avenues that enable commercial partnerships that benefit the player, bringing in relevant lifestyle brands into the fabric of the game.

http://www.arcticplay.fi/

https://www.facebook.com/arcticplaystudios

About SkateDeluxe
Since its formation in 2004, SkateDeluxe is all about skateboarding in all its facets. Emerging from a student’s flat-sharing community, SkateDeluxe has evolved into Europe’s leading skateboard core shop. Besides features like an online skateboard configurator and a blog with skateboard news, own videos and tutorials, it is the pan-European skate team and the support of everyone who’s dedicated to skateboarding that stands for authenticity in terms of skateboarding.

With over 10.000 products and 250 top brands, the SkateDeluxe Online Skateshop offers a wide range of skateboard decks and hardware, shoes and skate related streetwear as well as some selected snowboard goods.

Besides the wide product and brand selection, SkateDeluxe provides a high-quality in-house customer service to guarantee a smooth and fast order for every customer. Since 2013, this service is available in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish to serve skateboarders all over Western Europe.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/

About TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING

TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING has been the largest, most respected skateboarding media outlet in the world for more than 30 years. Known widely by its mantra, skate & create, and delivering the most innovative photography, cutting-edge editorial, and top-notch videos, TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING offers its audience an inside look at the skateboarding culture through its magazines, videos, events, and website. TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING is published by TEN: The Enthusiast Network, the world’s leading action and outdoor sports media company. TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING can be found online at skateboarding.com.

STRAFE® AND DEVOLVER DIGITAL TO END ALL LIFE AS WE KNOW IT
– Your Existence Was Meaningless –

The Void of Deep Space — Independent developer Pixel Titans and apocalyptic death cult Devolver Digital have entered a blood oath to usher in the brutally violent demise of all humanity, with the release of the greatest (and final) game of all time, STRAFE®, in early 2017.

Known to its previous victims as “the fastest, bloodiest, deadliest, most adjective-abusing, action-packed first-person shooter of 1996,” STRAFE® has pushed the limits of computer-generated photorealism and hardcore sci-fi action so far, it’s doomed the human species to a fate so terrifying, so unreal, billions quake at the mere thought of not getting a chance to play it on release day.

“People want blood. They want tight action,” said Thom Glunt, director of STRAFE®. “They want speed that makes their face melt off, so they can scoop up the soupy remains and toss it in the air like a liquid confetti. Nobody gets that like Devolver Digital.”

Devolver was also drawn to STRAFE®’s roguelike elements, with randomly-generated levels, enemies, secrets and monster closets that promise infinite replayability with pure mayhem every time. Players simply grab a gun, teleport into a unique level set, and paint the walls red, with ÜBER-GORE® technology that allows for ludicrously persistent gibs. The only thing greater than the blood flow will be the future cash flow.

“Once everyone is dead, then we can take literally all of their money,” said Fork Parker, Devolver Digital CFO. “Who’s gonna stop us? You? You’ll be a boiling puddle of entrails with more important things to do, like replacing the office chair you just dissolved through. And good luck, ‘cause you’re bankrupt.”

STRAFE® is set to indiscriminately terminate everyone you know and love in early 2017, releasing on PC, Mac, and possibly Linux, if everyone would stop fucking asking about it. Oculus Rift compatibility will give players the option to die in style, with dignity.

For more information, visit www.strafe1996.com or follow @Strafegame, @DevolverDigital and @BaueFuneralHome on Twitter.

GUNFIGHT DUNGEON CRAWLER ‘ENTER THE GUNGEON’ SET TO RELEASE APRIL 5

– Dodging and Rolling All Over PlayStation 4 and PC –

The Gungeon – The noted pun artists of Dodge Roll Games and the firearm enthusiasts of Devolver Digital have announced that Enter the Gungeon will launch on April 5 via PlayStation 4 and PC/Mac/Linux.

Enter the Gungeon is a gunfighting dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. Select a hero to battle alone or with a fellow Gungeoneer in co-op mode as you blast your way to the bottom of the Gungeon by surviving a challenging and evolving series of floors filled with the dangerously adorable members of the Cult of the Gundead. Gather precious loot, discover hidden secrets, and chat with opportunistic merchants and shopkeepers to purchase powerful items to gain an edge.

“Enter the Gungeon dares to dream about what would happen if you shot bullets at bullets that were shooting bullets back at you,” said Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker. “Gun on gun crime is a real issue and I’m going to exploit it for money.”

Brave Gungeoneers will be armed to the teeth with hundreds of unique weapons and items for dangerous encounters with legions of gun-toting bullets. Handcrafted rooms combine to form procedurally generated dungeons and create a seamless new adventure as players unlock new weapons, uncover new secrets, and meet new allies sympathetic to their struggle. There’s also something called the Shotgun of Hate so get ready for that little gem.

For more information on Enter the Gungeon and the Cult of the Gundead visit enterthegungeon.com and follow @DodgeRollGames on Twitter.

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