Introducing Pixel Press Floors: Draw Your Own Video Game Today! 

ST. LOUIS – April 30 –Pixel Press is proud to announce the first in a series of draw-your-own-game apps: Pixel Press Floors—which allows users to create side-scrolling platformers complete with coins, fire pits, spikes . . . and of course, platforms! Budding game designers from all over the world can download Floors for free from the App Store today.

Floors allows anyone to draw and share their games with other users—with no coding required. The Pixel Press sketch guide, a pencil, and the Floors app are all that is needed to unlock the creative potential of game enthusiasts of all ages. Unique games are created and played through a simple four-step process: draw, capture & test, design, play & share. Not only can the app turn the drawings from paper into playable, shareable video games—but creators can also start building games right away using the Draw-In-App feature.

Floors was created by Pixel Press, a startup based in St. Louis, Missouri that was successfully funded thanks to more than 2,250 Kickstarter backers–raising $109,000 last June in order to build the Pixel Press ecosystem.

“This is the first step in the Pixel Press journey,” says Robin Rath, co-founder of Pixel Press. “With Floors, we are delivering on the Kickstarter promise of drawing your own platformer. Whether you grew up on classic platformer games and dreamt of one day creating your own, or are interested in a completely new mobile gaming experience, you can now download Floors and get to work on your first hand-drawn video game.” 

How Pixel Press Works

Users begin by downloading the free sketch guide from the company’s website. The guide details the different shapes (“glyphs”) that can be translated into game elements. For example, a coin is drawn as a plus sign, simple boxes are terrain, and an equal sign can mark where the player will start in the level. Once the game is drawn, the user holds the iPad parallel to the sheet of paper so that Floors can capture the drawing; as soon as it recognizes the grid paper, it automatically takes the picture and turns it into a playable video game level. From there, the user can customize the design/gameplay of the game and playtest it before submitting it to the Pixel Press community (the Arcade).

It is also possible to download the app and just enjoy playing levels uploaded by other users. The Pixel Press Arcade allows everyone to “like” levels, and it also displays the number of times a level has been played.

“The Arcade is one of the most exciting elements of Floors,” says Josh Stevens, Pixel Press Community Manager. “As a player, I can scroll through and may see a level created by users I know—or I may see a level that looks challenging from a player who is in a completely different country. As a creator, I can share my level and see how many times others have played it, which is an incredibly exciting experience.”

Pixel Press + Education

The Pixel Press team has been working alongside the GCAA Makerspace (Grand Center Arts Academy) for the past few months on a weekly basis. The idea was to incorporate Floors into the curriculum, which was built around Stanford’s Design Thinking Process:

“Pixel Press is a very promising and radical educational development – and I’m incredibly excited to see its first release, Floors,” says Andrew Goodin, Makerspace Teacher at Grand Center Arts Academy. “At Makerspace, we believe that if students are able to put themselves in the shoes of the players, then they will be able to design better games. Pixel Press is instrumental in this iterative, constantly evolving model of education. Once our students create their levels in Floors, for example, they write down the feedback they receive from each other and also from the Pixel Press team. Being able to make different design choices on the go, and without any programming, is priceless.”

Pixel Press is a powerful educational tool–one that can effectively promote game development and digital inclusion to users all over the world. The company strongly believes that projects such as the one from GCAA Marketplace are just the beginning.

Download Pixel Press Floors for free from the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixel-press-floors/id847758409?ls=1&mt=8

To learn more about Pixel Press, please visit http://projectpixelpress.com/

Roll-up, Roll-up! Stick It To The Man is OUT NOW in Europe on PlayStation®4

The Arm-azing psychic platform adventure game is free on PS Plus right now! 

UK–April 30, 2014–The wait finally is over! The super-awesome dev team Zoink! Games and Indie Publisher Ripstone announced today that Stick It To The Man! is out now on PlayStation®4 in Europe and is totally free for PS Plus users! The insane mind-reading game will also be sticking itself to the US PlayStation Store May 6^th – where it will (of course!) be completely free to download for stateside PS Plus users too!

Stick it to the Man! priced at £6.99 / €7.99 / $9.99 follows the hilarious adventure of Hardhat Tester Ray Doewood, who lives in a word made of paper and stickers. After a bizarre accident at work one day; Ray wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain – giving him extraordinary mind-reading powers! Suddenly, Ray can hear people’s inner most thoughts and transform the paper world around him by tearing it, folding it and using the crazy stickers he finds to solve brain-twisting puzzles! Digging in the brains of his fellow citizens – including Santa Claus, Captain Ahab and Elvis (to name but a few!); it’s up to Ray to gather clues from countless deranged characters all while trying to get to grips with his awesome new abilities and evading the evil clutches of ‘The Man’! Can you help to get Ray out of this sticky situation?

Those amazing Swedes have taken full advantage of PS4 technology and enhanced the game even further. Have you ever wanted to know what someone was thinking? Now you can tap in and listen to the ridiculous thoughts of Flathood’s strange resident’s through your DualShock®4 speakers, further separating the mindreading world from Ray’s world. Soaking up the new and improved crystal-clear 1080p visuals and buttery smooth frame rate, you’ll find it difficult to peel yourself off the couch! 

European PlayStation®4 users can download Stick It To The Man! on the PlayStation Store right now! And for US users, the game’s arrival is less than a week away!

Check out the website for more information www.stickitgame.com or head to the Facebook page for sneak peeks and competitions. You can even get involved in the conversation on twitter using the hashtag #StickItGame.

Screenshots and other arm-azing game assets can be downloaded here in the Stick It To The Man press kit.

About Zoink!

Zoink! is an award winning team based in Sweden who loves to innovate and create. Founded by Klaus Lyngeled who through his work with film and games has learned how to combine great character design and story with innovative game design. Zoink! are a happy crew of super nerds who love new adventures; they have animated for Disney, made games for Adventure Time, coded music videos for Google and sewn puppets for Nintendo.

Latest games include Adventure Time for iOS, Swing King, and innovative WeeWaa plush toy game for Wii.

About Ripstone Publishing

Ripstone® Publishing is an independent UK based games publisher specialising in digital distribution.

Ripstone’s ethos is built on honesty, integrity and trust, founded in 2011 in order to create a bespoke service for independent game developers.

Publishing video games on a number of different platforms including handheld and home consoles, PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android; Ripstone is best known for games such as Pure Chess, the award-winning Knytt Underground, Big Sky Infinity, Men’s Room Mayhem and Stick It To The Man.

Visit http://www.ripstone.com for more information.

République: Episode 2 Arriving May 1st On the App Store, Episode 1 On Sale Now

Episode 2 available now for Kickstarter  Backers and Season Pass Holders

Seattle, WA – April 30th, 2014 – Independent studio Camouflaj announced today that the second of five installments in the critically acclaimed game République is available now on the App Store. Envisioned and executed by industry veterans behind such AAA games as F.E.A.R., Halo 4, and Metal Gear Solid 4, and designed specifically for iOS, République brings console-quality gameplay and graphics to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Episode 2: Metamorphosis explores the origins of intellectual fascism through the player’s continuing efforts to help a young woman named Hope escape an Orwellian prison. Amid growing intrigue and ever-more-dire consequences, she seeks out the librarian, Señor Luis Octavo (voiced by Marcelo Tubert), a sympathetic mentor whose concern for Hope makes him a target of The Overseer’s wrath. This second installment is both action-oriented and contemplative as the veil over Hope’s eyes is lifted. With the player’s help, she gains a better understanding of her captors and the desperate measures necessary if she is to free herself.

“In classic Camouflaj fashion, we opted to go beyond simply telling the next chapter of our story,” said Jeremy Romanowski, artist at Camouflaj. “Episode 2 introduces a dozen new features including a new 3D map, a new guard type and new OMNI abilities, not to mention dozens of enhancements to the first episode. This is a big release.”

Following the two-year development of Episode 1: Exordium, the Bellevue-based development team wasted no time in creating Episode 2, honing its vision to deliver on three key areas: exploration, puzzles, and a deeper connection to Hope. At the heart of the experience is the airy, moonlit library – a labyrinthine environment that spans over 13,000 square feet. Camouflaj worked closely with Unity experts and pushed the hardware to its limits.

“Even though Episode 2’s environments are huge, our goal was to craft a more intimate experience,” said veteran République developer Greg Raab. “After winning the IMGA award for ‘Excellence in Narrative’ at GDC, the team has even greater confidence in our ability to convey epic experiences via our One Touch gameplay.”

Episode 2: Metamorphosis will be unlocked as a $4.99 in-app purchase on May 1 and is available now for owners of the Season Pass ($14.99), a discounted episode bundle pack with exclusive content including an hour-long documentary and one hundred developer commentary clips. Camouflaj plans to release the remaining episodes in three to four-month intervals.

Episode 2’s features include:

• Metamorphosis Library: A stunning new environment that pushes the iOS hardware
• Three Mind-Bending Puzzles: Created in collaboration with Kostya Stankevych, creator of Blueprint 3D
• 3D Map: A stunning 3D representation of Metamorphosis – one of the most requested features – is added to Episodes 1 and 2
• ARC Prizrak: A new guard type with randomized patrol routes and protective armor
• New OMNI Abilities: New voyeuristic abilities enable the player to see through walls and monitor Prizrak patrol routes
• Improved Performance: Optimized performance gains from Unity 4.5, most notably on iPhone 4, iPad mini and iPad 2
• EP2 Soundtrack: All new soundtrack from composer Zinc LeMone, now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/republique-2-metamorphosis/id860293171
• Part 3 of Video Documentary: A candid look at the development of Episode 2 is available as a free download for Season Pass owners

Available in French, German, Spanish, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese, the second episode République is available for $4.99, £2.99, €4.49, AU$5.49 exclusively on the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/Republique. République is also scheduled for release on PC and Mac in 2014. For more information, visit www.camouflaj.com.

About Camouflaj
Founded by former Halo 4 creative director and Metal Gear Solid 4 producer Ryan Payton, Camouflaj is a Seattle-based boutique game studio. Comprised of industry veterans from such award-winning franchises as F.E.A.R., Red Dead Redemption, and S.O.C.O.M., Camouflaj is a nimble team of experienced developers and talented newcomers, dedicated to bringing the high quality, focused game experiences to the broadest possible audiences.

Superfrog HD coming to iOS!

30^th April 2014 – UK – In 1993 the world witnessed the birth of a new type of super hero. Now, twenty years later, independent developer and publisher Team17 have revealed that Superfrog is back and will be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via the App Store on the 1^st  May for just  £1.49 / $1.99 / 1,99 €.

Superfrog HD is an updated version of the classic side-scrolling, 2D platformer, re-imagined with enhanced high definition cartoon style graphics.

In the greatest traditions of fairy tales our story sees a handsome prince turned into a slimy frog by an evil and jealous witch… who, in turn, kidnaps the prince’s bride to be and heads for the hills. Our little green friend happens upon a mystery potion (wow, how lucky was that?). Chugging on the vial, the frog prince is bestowed with amazing powers.

Determined to defeat the witch our hero sets out on an adventure that, with your help, will lead him to his true love.

You must explore and traverse 24 finely crafted levels and additional boss levels across 6 differently-themed worlds. The goal of each level is to collect a set number of coins, and then reach the exit. The ultimate aim, as ever, is to save the day, beat the witch and get the girl.

Key Features:
• Enhanced HD graphics
• 24 new levels based on the original designs

• Original 1993 level designs available to unlock
• 6 differently themed worlds
• Classic arcade platform gameplay
• Frog Trials – Endless Runner mode

Superfrog HD will be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via the App Store on the 1^st  May for the special offer price of just  £1.49 / $1.99 / 1,99 €.

For more information on Superfrog HD please visit http://www.facebook.com/SuperfrogTeam17

For more information on Team17 please visit http://www.facebook.com/Team17 or @Team17Ltd 

For more information, please contact
Bethany Aston at Team17 Digital Ltd
Email: [email protected] 

About Superfrog HD

Superfrog HD. Developed by Team17 Digital Ltd. © 2013. Team17 and Superfrog™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners. Developed and published by Team17 Digital Limited.

About Team17 Digital Ltd
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading independent developer and digital publisher headquartered in West Yorkshire (UK). Team17 publishes games for PC, console, mobile and handheld devices and other digital platforms. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

SERIOUS SAM CLASSICS: REVOLUTION TAKES FAN MODDING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

– Fan-Led Project Now Available on Steam Early Access –
Zagreb, Croatia – Croteam and Devolver Digital are excited to announce that Alligator Pit, an indie development team comprised of Serious Sam fans, have launched Serious Sam Classics: Revolution on Steam Early Access. Created by the Serious Sam community under the supervision of Croteam, this new incarnation of the classic shooter is a unified version of Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and The Second Encounter with updated technology, new gameplay modes, new campaign levels, and the inclusion of fan-favorite mods, weapons, and maps.

The original Serious Sam: The First Encounter and The Second Encounter launched to worldwide acclaim in 2001 and 2002 and led to several serious sequels and spin-offs over the past twelve years. Serious Sam Classics: Revolution was started by a small team of dedicated fans that wanted the originals to live on for modern gamers and expand based on the community’s desire for new Serious Sam Classic content. Through Steam Early Access and Steamworks, the fan led development team plans to update some of the underlying technology and create new content, campaigns, and gameplay modes for the legendary shooter.

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution is available now on Steam via Early Access for $4.99 during the launch window. Current owners of Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and The Second Encounter on Steam can download the game for free. Boom.

Follow development of Serious Sam Classics: Revolution at samrev.com and on Twitter at @AlligatorPit.

Might & Magic Duel of Champions road to paris 2014 STARTS TOMORROW

Official rules are revealed and Finals will take place at the Eiffel Tower in January 2015

KICK OFF TRAILER YOUTUBE LINK:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ3ILK2OuMw

London, UK – April 30, 2014– Today Ubisoft^® announced Might & Magic Duel of Champions Road to Paris 2014 is kicking off tomorrow, May 1. Switching the format from last year’s Road to Paris, this year the qualifiers will take place entirely online through eight months of competition. From there, the top eight players will be flown to Paris for the Grand Finale, happening in the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Leveling the playing field

The new qualifying system has been tailored to allow players from around the world to enter Road to Paris exclusively through online competitions. Depending on their monthly performance and activity, players will have an equal opportunity to be seeded in the Bronze, Silver or Gold Cups. Each cup will claim a victor at the end of the month, and rewards of approximately £11,500* of in-game currency will be doled out to participants.

Players striving to compete in the Road to Paris Finals will have to ensure their placement in the Gold Cup through active game participation. Participating in the Gold Cup will allow players to gather Season Points and climb the Road to Paris leaderboard.

On December 21, the top eight players with the most Season Points will earn their ticket to the Grand Finale, a chance to win part of the £12,350** prize pool and most importantly, a shot at the World Champion title.

A world class eSports event 

“Last year’s finals at Paris Games Week were a huge success and we wanted to make our 2014 competitive season bigger, more open and more connected than ever. To do so we have taken the competition entirely online and have created a dedicated website to cover the competition and provide personal dashboards to our players. In addition we will provide monthly live coverage of the Gold Cup finals on Twitch and community videos with tips, strategies and insights,”said Jean-Baptiste Pennes, Senior eSport Manager at Ubisoft.

“Our community drives us to continue pushing our game forward and improving it at every opportunity and we see this year’s Road to Paris competition as a way to level the playing field, meet our top players and ultimately give them the chance to be involved in this world-class eSports event. We are very excited to see top players go head to head through the qualifiers and see the best of the best at the Eiffel Tower in January,” said Samuel Jobin, Producer of Might & Magic Duel of Champions.

To register and for more information about the Might & Magic Duel of Champions Road to Paris Tournament Series, please visit http://www.road2paris.com/

To watch the monthly Gold Cup broadcasts on Twitch please visit:http://www.twitch.tv/duelofchampions.

To play Might & Magic Duel of Champions, please visit the official website http://www.duelofchampions.com.

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