Medieval Steampunk Tactical Turn-Based RPG Acaratus Secures Funding to Launch in Steam Early Access

Turn-based RPG Acaratus Brings a Novel Take on Tactical Genre With Randomized Maps, Highly Customizable Battle Suits and Collectible Cards

Ronneby, Sweden – February 25th, 2016 – Swedish indie developer Nodbrim Interactive today announced that Acaratus, its medieval steampunk tactical turn-based RPG, has launched on the Early Access stage and is now available through Steam for Windows PC. In Acaratus players build mechanized battle suits and fight to free an enslaved population. After winning Sweden’s Game Concept Challenge for independent developers, Nodbrim Interactive have secured funding to kick-start the development of Acaratus, where players’ strategic skills are put to the test in a beautiful, alternative Steampunk universe. 

“Winning the Game Concept Challenge to make Acaratus a reality means so much to us as a team”, said Martin Kupski, Creative Director at Nodbrim Interactive. “We’ll continue to listen to what our steadily growing community wants in order to give them the truly unique strategy experience they deserve”. 

Acaratus challenges players with multiple layers of strategy, urging them to plan a few steps ahead. Players have to construct their own mecha units from highly customizable modular attachments and decide between ranged, melee, boosters and defensive parts. Weapons range from war hammers to longer ranged projectile-based weapons, such as cannons. Ability card decks are also used by players as attack, defence or skill boosts to support their unique play styles and help them succeed in deep tactical turn-based gameplay. Combat takes place in a beautiful medieval steampunk setting with randomised maps, and players can also fight each other in the battle arenas. 

Early Access will support both single and multiplayer modes. While single player mode will be limited only to skirmish, tutorial and a campaign teaser during Early Access, the full game launch will include an extensive campaign mode with a rich story and many more features that will be announced closer to the release date. 

Acaratus is now available through Steam Early Access, priced at $24.99/£17.99/€20.99. Stay tuned for future updates at the Nodbrim Interactive dev blog: http://nodbrim.tumblr.com

Watch Acaratus Early Access Trailer here: https://youtu.be/e-F-Dea9664

Watch Acaratus Cinematic Trailer here: https://youtu.be/srxXxAK8KSY

About Nodbrm Interactive

Nodbrim Interactive is a small company based in Sweden with big dreams founded by two friends. They used creative ways to fund their project and participated  in a business incubator, winning an indie game competition called GCC (Game Concept Challenge) and received a government grant. The company has a trusted group of freelancers working internationally via the web. The ultimate goal of the team is to put out quality niche titles for PC and develop interesting games that make players ruminate.

About Acaratus

Acaratus is a tactical turn-based RPG set in a medieval steampunk world where players build their own mecha units (aka battle suits). They can customize these units to fit their play style by adding attachments and building a deck of ability cards and then explore the vast randomized world map and fight it out on grid-based battles. Essentially the game presents a mashup between Heroes of Might and Magic and Hearthstone.

Fire Fu is out now on iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch!

RetroFist’s fiery arcade game is setting the App Store alight today 

All 4 Games announced today that Fire Fu, RetroFist’s fierce, Kung-Fu inspired mobile title for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is available to download now from the App Store for £1.49 / $1.99. Get the game here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id1074222293

Behold the sizzling new launch trailer Youtube: https://youtu.be/lq32uMy7wCo

Developed by UK-based indie development studio RetroFist; Fire Fu is an intense arcade game where players must set alight hordes of devilish critters with fierce and fiery martial arts. Set across a variety of beautifully hand-painted environments, players can use their Fire Fu skills strategically to blast their way to the top of the leaderboards, turning enemies to ash in a powerful display of flaming Kung Fu mastery.

With 5 action-packed magical potions to unlock, from Fists of Fury to Dragon Flame, fans can train with Grandmaster Wong and unleash special attacks on unsuspecting enemies that Bruce Lee himself would be proud of.

The RetroFist team is led by Rich Cross and John Kearney, who have a combined experience of over 28 years. As original co-creators of critically acclaimed titles like Hustle Kings and Pure Chess, players can look forward to top notch HD visuals and buttery smooth gameplay from these industry veterans.

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About RetroFist

RetroFist is an independent games developer based in the UK. The studio was founded in August 2013 by veteran developers John Kearney and Rich Cross. With over 28 years of experience creating hit games for leading publishers like Sony and Konami, including critically acclaimed titles like Hustle Kings and Pure Chess, RetroFist’s gorgeously detailed games are crafted with an obsessive attention to detail using their very own multi-platform proprietary technology. For more information please visit: www.retrofist.com

Social Media Channels

Twitter: (at)RetroFist (at)FireFuGame

Facebook: RetroFist FireFu

YouTube: RetroFist 

About All 4 Games

All 4 Games is Channel 4’s Glasgow-based games publishing arm formed in September 2015 to provide premium support to small, talented indie developers within the mobile games sector. Led by industry veteran Colin Macdonald, Channel 4’s Games Commissioning Editor and Head of All 4 Games, the core games team boast over sixty years of collective experience and a genuine passion for gaming. The All 4 Games label will build on Channel 4’s reputation as an ally for independent creatives by elevating developers and helping them launch successful mobile games globally. Channel 4 currently commissions up to six funded games per year in association with its flagship programme brands, already achieving mass global audiences and critical acclaim with The Snowman, Made in Chelsea, Hollyoaks and Reverse The Odds receiving multiple nominations and wins at BAFTA, Digital Emmy, Broadcast Digital and BIMA awards. For more information please visit: www.all4games.co.uk

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THE LEGENDARY BOMBER IS BACK: DYNABLASTER™ FOR APPLE® iPHONE®/iPAD® AND APPLE TV®

You loved the original? Then now experience multiplayer DYNABLASTER™ online! That same great game with detailed level design, character customization and in a modern style
Munich, Germany – February 25, 2016 – BBG Entertainment, a leading producer and publisher of digital entertainment products, announced today the worldwide release of DYNABLASTER™ priced at US$ 1.99 / Euro 1.99 / £ 1.49 for the Apple iPhone/iPad and Apple TV on the Apple AppStore^SM. An Android™ version will be added later.

Having been a blockbuster on various consoles, PCs, Atari ST and Commodore Amiga, DYNABLASTER™ is a game for the strategic thinker whose smart tactics will instill fear in his competitors – playing online against others or offline against the computer (AI opponents).

In this captivating action game, destroy your enemies with cleverly placed bombs. Playing in groups of up to 4 players total, he who survives longest wins! You always have to be on your toes and be extremely swift. But being fast is not enough. You need top place bombs with strategy to effectively kill your enemies.

The game features a variety of items, such as PowerUps, that are hidden under blocks. You need to destroy the blocks to free these coveted PowerUps, as these PowerUps give you additional energy, such as:

• ExtraSpeed: for you to move about faster
• BigBang: for your bombs to be more effective and have higher detonation energy
• MultiBomb: will allow you to lay multiple bombs, creating a chain reaction
• Protection Vest: your body armor that protects you for a certain time against bomb blasts
• Water: use to prevent bombs from detonating
• MegaBomb: destroy all competitors within a certain perimeter

DYNABLASTER™ offers various game modes, including several online modes for connecting 2 to 4 players in real time. You can choose to challenge friends locally or choose any global DYNABLASTER™ player. Here is a selection of available game modes:

• VS Mode – Online-Multiplayer: Speed match against randomly selected competitors. The game is over when only one (or none) player is left
• Tournament-Mode: Match against randomly selected competitors. The game continues until one player wins three times
• Play versus Friends: Invite your friends to a match against you
• Trainings-Mode: Play against three players, which are guided by the computer (offline match, no internet connection required)
• Apple TV Mode (available only on Apple TV 4th generation): Special Multiplayer Mode – up to four players play against each other using Apple TV

Furthermore, you can design your own pawn/figure in the game reflecting your taste. Choose among various figures, clothing outfits, heads, haircuts, hats, bombs and much more, in order to design your individual DYNABLASTER™ pawn.

DYNABLASTER™ features extensive online statistics to compare yourself to other players and your friends. They show your rank next to a detailed score analyses from which you can generate ideas to improve your strategy and tactics.

Munich-based BBG Entertainment hit the bull’s eye already with its Einstein™ Brain Trainer for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Within a matter of days of launch, the game leapt into the top games apps sold around the world. On May 16th 2013 the Android version of Einstein™ Brain Trainer was awarded from the famous 148apps and Pocketgamer portal with the “BestAppEver” prize in the categories “Best Education App” and “Best Brain and Puzzle Game”.

DYNABLASTER™ is completely localized into English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Brazilian/Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

For more information visit www.dynablaster.com.

About BBG Entertainment GmbH
BBG Entertainment is a games developer and publisher headquartered in Munich, Germany. The founder and staff of BBG Entertainment have years of experience in the market for computer and mobile games, especially in the area of casual gaming, and excellent contact with many renowned gaming companies for well over 20 years.
For more information about all BBG Entertainment products please visit www.bbg-entertainment.com.

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App Store’s Best of 2015 Futuristic Racing Game AG Drive Available Now For the 4th Generation Apple TV

With 300,000 App Store Downloads, Apple’s Editor’s Choice Racer Available Now For the New Apple TV Platform as a Universal Purchase

Helsinki, Finland, February 25th, 2016 – Finnish game studio ZORG Entertainment announced today that its hit iOS futuristic racer AG Drive is now available to download and play on the 4th generation Apple TV. AG Drive was originally launched on the App Store in February 2015 and during 12 months the premium title has been downloaded 300,000 times, with gross sales reaching 1.1 million euros. The Apple TV version of the game is now available as a universal purchase so the players who have purchased the game for their mobile devices earlier can access the Apple TV version for free. 

Set in the future 250 years from now, AG Drive takes you on the ride of your life as you drive blazingly fast at the speed of light, racing against opponents on spectacular tracks that dive over and under an Earth city of the future. The impressive, unparalleled visuals of the world of AG Drive were made possible by the cutting-edge technology provided by ZORG’s own 3D engine, rendering 15 million polygons every second at 60 frames per second. 

AG Drive launches on Apple TV with a new multiplayer feature via split screen, so two players can play against each other locally in a split screen view using an additional MFi controller.

ZORG Entertainment’s racer has been widely praised in the gaming media throughout 2015, with stellar reviews. It appeared on numerous end of year lists and was included in the App Store’s Best of 2015 list. Metacritic included AG Drive, in its top 25 most reviewed iOS games of 2015, with a metascore of 87 and AG Drive also reached the number one position in the racing category of the most recent Macworld’s best 128 iPad/iPhone games list. 

“We have been fortunate to get almost continuous featuring for AG Drive from the App Store during Autumn 2015”, Mika Laaja, CEO of ZORG Entertainment explains. “AG Drive supports the new iPhone 6s devices with the 3D Touch feature and a demo of AG Drive was pre-installed in the promo iPhone and iPad devices in Apple stores in about 10 countries.” 

The 4th generation Apple TV was launched as a new platform for iOS apps and gaming at the end of 2015 and currently there are only a limited number of games available via the device. AG Drive is now available on the App Store as a universal purchase for $3.99/€3.99/£2.99. 

Download AG Drive on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id789356890 

PR images: http://sagasocial.com/zorg-entertainment/pr-images

Trailer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=p16iG7XW24M

About ZORG Entertainment
ZORG Entertainment, founded in 2012, is a Finnish games studio developing cutting-edge products with distinct production qualities. ZORG’s first title is futuristic racer AG Drive – the 17-year dream shared by the company’s two co-founders, Petsku Zorg and Timo Saarinen. Combined the ZORG team has over 42 years of experience in game development from companies such as Housemarque, Bugbear Entertainment and Remedy Entertainment.
http://www.zorgentertainment.com/ 

About AG Drive
Born out of love for games like Wipeout and F-Zero, AG Drive is the boldest futuristic racer ever made and a window into the future. Set in a landscape 250 years from now, AG Drive takes you on the ride of your life as you drive blazing fast on your anti-gravity race craft and race against opponents on spectacular tracks that dive over and under an Earth city of the future. The stunning, unparalleled visuals of the world of AG Drive were made possible only because of the ZORG’s 3D engine: rendering 15 million polygons every second at silky-smooth 60fps. The game is available to download on the iTunes App Stores worldwide. 

About AG Drive – Original soundtrack
AG Drive’s original soundtrack was produced directly to fit the game’s theme and visuals. The soundtrack is an unprecedented collaboration between some of the most talented EDM musicians spearheaded by Ari Pulkkinen of AriTunes known for game sound projects such as Resogun, Angry Birds, Super Stardust, Outland, Trine 1 & 2 and Dead Nation. The soundtrack is available to download from http://aritunesrecords.com/product/ag-drive

SPYR Join Forces with Superplus Games to Co-Publish 80’s Inspired Arcade Release Retro Shot; Now Available on the App Store and Google Play Worldwide

Combining Mini Golf and Neon Pinball Mechanics with a Retro Synthwave Soundtrack, Retro Shot is Now Available Worldwide

Helsinki, Finland/Denver, US – February 25, 2016 – Mobile game developer Superplus Games and publisher SPYR today announced their debut title Retro Shot is now available on the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android. Formed by a team of former Rovio developers, Superplus Games combines years of experience with a deep knowledge of the free-to-play mobile market to introduce this unique 80’s retro-style arcade game that combines mini golf with pinball mechanics in a world of lasers, explosions and neon lights.

“As big fans of 80’s music and culture, we dreamed of developing a retro-style arcade game that mimics the look and feel of that iconic time”, said Kalle Mäkinen, CEO of Superplus Games. “Creating Retro Shot has been such a fun and thrilling process, and we are eager for players to enjoy the results!” 

“With its super fast gameplay, retro stylings and synth soundtrack, we’re very excited about publishing Retro Shot”, Paul Thind, Managing Director of Games and Applications at SPYR comments. “With such a talented and experienced team, we look forward to Retro Shot making its mark on the App Store and Google Play this February.”

The action of Retro Shot takes place in one of four retro neon light cities: Laser Town, Technopolis, Sunset Beach and Volcano Islands, each filled with explosions, lasers and mind-bending puzzles. With 80 stages of fast-paced arcade madness and 24 unique pinballs that are unlocked as players progress through the levels, Retro Shot challenges even the savviest arcade gamers and also includes a custom synthwave soundtrack, created by known Finnish game music artists Retro Thruster and Tommi Salomaa. 

For more information about the game, visit: http://www.superplusgames.com/retroshot/. 

To download Retro Shot on the App Store, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1026926977

To download Retro Shot on Google Play, visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superplusgames.retroshot

To listen to the soundtrack on Spotify, visit: https://open.spotify.com/album/4kfOjrIS3j0tpgcbgWHZDw

PR Assets: http://www.superplusgames.com/retroshot/ 

Trailer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GN7ubxHcTU 

Like Retro Shot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayRetroShot/

Follow Retro Shot on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayRetroShot 

About Superplus Games
Superplus Games is a Helsinki, Finland based game studio founded in the beginning of 2015, which focuses on developing games that are beautiful, simple to play and unique. The Superplus founders Kalle Mäkinen, Joonas Mäkilä and Petteri Linnakangas have almost 30 years of combined experience in the mobile games development industry and have been involved in the development of more than 70 titles, including such Finnish success stories as Angry Birds and the Flatout Series.

http://www.superplusgames.com/ 

About SPYR APPS
SPYR APPS, LLC is wholly owned subsidiary of SPYR, INC. (OTCQB:SPYR) that is engaged in mobile application and game publishing and development.  SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly owned subsidiaries is engaged in a variety of different business lines.  SPYR, INC. is constantly exploring opportunities to expand its holdings in current and new business lines, including game publishing and development.
http://spyr.com/