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CRUNCHYROLL CONFIRMS “THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END” WILL RETURN WITH A SECOND SEASON

Exclusive Clip from Season One Finale Reveals Arthur’s Season 2 Transformation

Los Angeles (June 11, 2025) – Today, Crunchyroll announced that the hit fantasy series The Beginning After the End will continue with a highly-anticipated second season! Well ahead of season two, Crunchyroll offers a sneak peek at Arthur Leywin’s fresh new style in an exclusive clip from the post-credits scene of the upcoming season one finale, premiering next Wednesday, June 18 at 10:25 a.m. PT / 1:25 p.m. ET. Check out the clip below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBXSNzFHohc

Following a mysterious death, The Beginning After the End explores the adventures of King Grey after he is reborn as Arthur Leywin. Although he enters his second life as a baby on the magical continent of Dicathen, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

“I’m excited for viewers to see more of Arthur’s journey on screen with Season 2! It’s been an eye-opening experience being part of such a large endeavor with Crunchyroll, Tapas, and A-Cat,” said TurtleMe, the original creator of The Beginning After the End. “Striving for growth has been a major focus for us, and I hope to see the hard work put into the next season bear fruit. Stay tuned!”

Based on the original comic series created by TurtleMe, The Beginning After the End is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (The Kingdoms of Ruin) at studio A-CAT, with series composition by Takamitsu Kono (A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special), character designs by Masami Sueoka (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human) and music by Keiji Inai (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?).

“The Beginning After The End continues to be a top fantasy series on Crunchyroll, with strong fan anticipation for the next season,” said Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll. “The unique series has sparked passionate discussion among Crunchyroll’s global fan community and that will continue in the new season.”

The Beginning After the End is currently streaming now only on Crunchyroll. Follow @tbateofficial and @crunchyroll for more updates.

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

Get Ready to Race! PAW Patrol is Back with a New Monster Truck Adventure in PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship brings high-octane thrills and family-friendly competition to consoles and PC this Halloween

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, has officially revealed PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, a brand-new kart racing game featuring the beloved rescue pups. Set to launch on October 31st, 2025, this exciting new title brings the PAW Patrol crew to life with monster truck racing for the first time ever.

In PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, players can choose from a range of playable characters as they drift, jump, and perform mid-air stunts across 12 tracks and 3 arena locations from the hit show, including Adventure Bay, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom. The game’s unique transformation feature lets pups convert their standard vehicles into monster trucks, unlocking special abilities and racing techniques.

“With PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, we wanted to create a special accessible racing experience the whole family can enjoy together,” comments Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “The monster truck transformation feature adds an exciting new dimension to the gameplay that we believe will delight fans. We’ve worked closely with Nickelodeon to ensure this game captures the fun and adventure that has made PAW Patrol a global phenomenon.”

Players can race solo or challenge a friend or family member in local co-op mode, with specially designed controls that are accessible for players as young as 3 years old, while offering depth for parents and older siblings. The game features the exciting Monster Truck Transformation system where pups can convert their regular vehicles into monster trucks mid-race, and perform thrilling mid-air stunts and tricks to earn boosts and unlock special abilities. Fans will recognize familiar locations as they race through Adventure Bay, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom across multiple tracks, enjoying split-screen multiplayer action with friends and family. Along the way, racers can collect special objects and power-ups to help gain the racing advantage in this high-octane adventure.

Originally launched in 2013, PAW Patrol is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon. It has grown into one of the world’s most popular preschool entertainment properties. The property continues to expand with new seasons, animated shows, and special releases planned throughout 2025.

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship will be available October 31st, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.


About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 46th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

SOLO LEVELING: ARISE LAUNCHES ON THE EPIC GAMES STORE FOR MOBILE

LOS ANGELES JUNE 11, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced that its action game Solo Leveling: ARISE is now available on the Epic Games Store for mobile. 

The Epic Games Store for mobile is a marketplace that provides a platform for users to discover, purchase, download, and play a variety of games and apps on their mobile devices. It is available worldwide on Android, PC, and Mac, while the iPhone and iPad platforms are currently offered in the European Union only.

To celebrate the game’s launch on Epic Games Store, Solo Leveling: ARISE is hosting a special event from June 11th to June 25th (9AM, KST). Players who log in to Solo Leveling: ARISE through the Epic Games Store for mobile during the event period will receive an exclusive ‘Epic Store Launch Celebration Pack,’ featuring Custom Draw Tickets (x10), Rate Up Draw Tickets (x10), Weapon Custom Draw Tickets (x10), and a Mana Power Extract. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Controversial Drug Dealer Simulator Coming to PlayStation 5 on June 20

On June 20, Drug Dealer Simulator will be released on PlayStation 5. This bestselling and highly rated crime simulator was previously launched on PC and Xbox. A sequel, Drug Dealer Simulator 2, is also heading to consoles, though its release date is yet to be announced.

Developed by Polish studio Byterunners, the game debuted on PC in 2020. In April 2025, it also launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 version is being developed by Ultimate Games S.A., with Movie Games S.A. as the publisher.

To date, Drug Dealer Simulator has sold approximately one million copies on PC. The game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from players, currently holding an 87% positive rating on Steam, based on over 17,000 reviews. On Xbox, it maintains an average score of nearly 4 out of 5 based on over 400 user ratings.

Drug Dealer Simulator Coming Soon to PS5

Starting June 20, Drug Dealer Simulator will also be available on PlayStation 5. This version includes all major PC updates and improved graphics.

PlayStation Store Link – https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10014685/

According to Ultimate Games S.A., the PS5 version will support 60 FPS at 1440p resolution (2560×1440).

Crime Empire Simulator

Drug Dealer Simulator is a unique first-person simulator focused on building a shady business empire. Gameplay includes a wide range of criminal activities. Players must manage relationships with suppliers and customers, process new product orders, and oversee logistics.

To succeed in the criminal underworld, players must handle the business and economic side of operations. The game also includes police evasion, managing hideouts, crafting custom product formulas, and recruiting new team members.

Key Features of Drug Dealer Simulator:

  • Build a criminal empire from scratch
  • Fight for territory and influence
  • Unique mechanics and gameplay systems
  • Manage deliveries and hideouts
  • Create your custom product recipes

Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is also coming to consoles, though no release date has been revealed yet. On June 20, PC players of Drug Dealer Simulator will receive a major free update and the high-stakes Casino DLC.

GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE TAKES OVER PETCO PARK DURING PADRES VS DODGERS GAME

Download Photos from Last Night’s Stadium Takeover Featuring Cosplayer Emiru as Rapi

SAN DIEGO, CA – June 11, 2025GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the hit sci-fi mobile and PC RPG from Level Infinite, took over Petco Park last night during the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game with a special theme night featuring fan activations, exclusive giveaways, and a first pitch ceremony starring beloved NIKKE character Rapi.

Fans were treated to a rare in-person experience with Emiru, popular streamer and cosplayer, who appeared as Rapi from the game and delivered the honorary first pitch. Fans also had the opportunity to meet Emiru and other official NIKKE cosplayers before the game.

  • Honorary First Pitch featuring Emiru as Rapi
  • Fan meet-and-greets with NIKKE cosplayers
  • Giveaways of limited-edition merchandise, including exclusive baseball cards and a themed T-shirt
  • Collectible BLANC Padres pin, available with special theme game ticket packages
  • Social media activations under the hashtag #NIKKEATBAT

For additional details on GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, visit: http://nikke-en.com

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter campaign is live, rewards and first stretch goal revealed

Paris, France – June 11, 2025 – Red Art Games is happy to announce that the Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter campaign is now live and has reached over 40% of its funding goal in less than 24 hours! Developed by Red Art Games’ internal studio, the award winning Red Art Studios, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection will feature the three Joe & Mac games released in the early 90s on Western Super Nintendo consoles as well as the uncensored Japanese versions. 

All three games will receive a host of new features and quality of life improvements. And to celebrate the launch of the campaign, Red Art Games has revealed its first stretch goal: the in-game addition of a brand new Boss Rush Mode! This original mode will be added to the Joe & Mac Retro Collection if the campaign reaches €30,000 in funding.

All of the physical (and digital) rewards listed on the project’s page have been created especially for this Kickstarter campaign. Amongst the beautiful items Joe & Mac fans can get their hands on are a Super Nintendo-inspired Collector’s Edition, an artbook, a plushie of the iconic meat item seen in the game, an original sketch from the artist who created the Joe & Mac Retro Collection’s cover art and even an extremely limited 20cm figure of the collection’s three heroes!  

To find out more and support the Joe & Mac Retro Collection crowdfunding campaign, head on over to Kickstarter. The Joe & Mac Retro Collection will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) later this year digitally.

Follow Red Art Games on social media to stay up to date with all of our latest Joe & Mac Retro Collection news and announcements! 

About Joe & Mac Retro Collection 

Developed by Red Art Studios, Red Art Games’ internal development studio, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a compilation of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, Congo’s Caper, and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the tropics, the three Joe & Mac titles developed by Data East and released on Super Nintendo between 1991 and 1995. All three games are part of the Tatakae Genshijin franchise in Japan.

  • Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョーとマック 戦え原始人) is a Run & Gun platformer that follows the titular Joe & Mac as they fight through 12 hellish levels using prehistoric (but not just) tools and weapons. While the game was censored when it came out in the West, the Retro Collection also includes the original Japanese version!
  • Congo’s Caper (戦え原始人2 ルーキーの冒険) is a side-scrolling Action platformer centered around Congo, a half-human, half-monkey boy looking to rescue his girlfriend from a demon through 35 varied levels.
  • Joe & Mac: Lost in the Tropics (ジョーアンドマック戦え原始人3主役はやっぱり) adds a light roleplaying aspect to the series. While the goal is still to defeat cavemen and dinosaurs, players can court and wed their Stone Age girlfriend, and even have a child with her!

In addition to allowing players to rediscover the original games as they were presented back in the 90s, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection also features numerous quality of life improvements!

Features

  • Three classic games from the 16-bit era
  • Includes both the Western and uncensored Japanese versions of each title
  • Save states have been added to facilitate progress
  • Made a mistake? Go back in time by using the Rewind feature
  • Optional CRT filter for an even more retro experience
  • Joe & Mac 1 and 2 can be played by two players in coop mode
  • Customizable aspect ratios

© G-MODE Corporation, DATA EAST, the DATA EAST logo(s) and JOE & MAC are registered trademarks of G-MODE Corporation.

About Red Art Games:

Officially launched in early 2018, Red Art Games is a France-based publishing company that specializes in bringing indie, Japanese and retro titles to consoles and PC both physically and digitally. In addition to its publishing work, Red Art Games also develops and ports games to consoles, PC and mobile platforms via its award-winning internal development studio. Since its inception, Red Art Games has published over 200 physical titles and ported over 30 games. In March 2023, Red Art Games was awarded the 11th spot in Metacritic’s 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings. 

Celebrate The Sun With Storage Hunter Simulator’s Free Summer Update

Garage auction simulator where you turn trash into treasure gets sports cars, summer outfits, marketing and more

Warsaw, Poland – 11th June, 2025 – Raccoons Studios and co-publisher BeardedBrothers.Games will drop a big new Summer update today for its cult hit, Storage Hunter Simulator. The new update adds a host of new features to the game, including a Summer Event, car items to collect that allow you to unlock sports cars, a ‘marketing’ upgrade for the pawnshop, a new normal difficulty and more. 

The Summer Event features a new sunny location, a cannon minigame, fresh new summer outfits to wear and a host of summer-themed items to collect. There are two new collector NPCs searching for car-themed items. Provide them with what they want and you will be rewarded with two new sports cars for you to hunt for bargains in style.

In Storage Hunter Simulator, you take risks and compete with other bidders to win garages and find hidden treasures that will help you turn a profit. There are thousands of unique items to discover, which you’ll have to properly identify with experts until your business grows enough for you to obtain the tools to value them yourself. Build your auction empire and you will eventually get the opportunity to purchase your own pawnshop that you can upgrade over time. Manage your resources efficiently as you invest in tools, upgrades and employees, take risks on locked containers that might contain treasure or trash, and make your way from rags to riches.

Summer Update Features

  • Summer Event: Featuring a new location, cannon challenge, summer outfits, new summer items and new achievements
  • Car Collectors and Sports Cars: collect car items for two new collector NPCs and unlock two sports cars as a reward
  • Marketing: The pawn shop’s ‘marketing’ upgrade helps you sell items faster
  • Normal mode: New difficulty mode for players that found hard mode too hard
  • UI visual changes for better look
  • Optimized performance and some crash fixes.
  • Fixed audio issues

About Raccoons Studios

Based in Warsaw, Poland, Raccoons Studios strives to create experiences that everyone from casual players to gaming aficionados can enjoy. They are currently working on Storage Hunter Simulator.

About BeardedBrothers.Games

BeardedBrothers.Games was founded in 2018 by brothers Darek and Lukasz Skrzypkowski in Warsaw, Poland. The company makes games that use procedural generation to create immersive gameplay with high replayability and prides itself on creating projects together with the gaming community.

Escape From Duckov Waddles Onto IGN Live Stage to Debut New Trailer for the Duck-Themed Extraction Shooter

Try Out the New Steam Next Fest Demo Available Until June 16

As part of this year’s festivities at IGN Live, publisher BILIBILI GAME and developer Team Soda debuted a brand new trailer for Escape From Duckov, the eagerly awaited duck-themed extraction shooter. The new trailer showed off a deeper look into Duckov’s blend of top-down combat and charming duck-filled levels.

Escape From Duckov surprised shooter fans everywhere when its first demo became the fourth-highest played demo on Steam earlier this year. Don’t worry if you missed the first demo. Eager players can stretch their wings on a brand new demo right now on PC via Steam until the end of Steam Next Fest on June 16. The demo features approximately eight hours of content, including two maps and dozens of guns to collect and craft, as well as an early look at Duckov’s progression system.

Team Soda and BILIBILI GAME also recently announced that Duckov, originally only announced for PC via Steam, is coming to PC via Epic Games Store and Mac via the App Store and Steam. Duckov is available for Wishlisting now.

•    Steam
•    Epic Games Store
•    Mac App Store to Come

Unlike hardcore tactical shooters, Duckov features cartoonish enemies, fog-of-war mechanics, and randomly dropped loot. Combined with base-building, weapon customization, and progression systems, it offers high replayability and extensive depth that will keep players coming back for more. Escape From Duckov releases later this year and is available for Wishlisting now.

PASSION Paris to Develop Animated Series Set in the “ENDLESS” Universe in Partnership with Amplitude Studios

Annecy, France 11 June 2025: PASSION Paris, part of the award-winning global animation studio PASSION PICTURES, is partnering with Amplitude Studios to develop a new animated series set in the ENDLESS universe. The series is currently in development at PASSION’s Paris studio, in close collaboration with Amplitude’s creative team.

The project taps into PASSION’s expertise in the gaming space and joins its growing slate of animated series, spanning genres and audiences. Recent work includes 400 Boys, directed by Robert Valley for Netflix’s Love, Death + Robots and Not a Box, a playful and imaginative preschool series launching Friday 13 June on Apple TV+ and being previewed today at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. These projects demonstrate PASSION’s intention not to work to a single house style, rather embodying its house values: every project is cast from the ground up, with the right artists, directors, and visual language to support the story.

The announcement follows Amplitude’s reveal last Sunday of the early access release date for ENDLESS Legend 2, marking an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of the ENDLESS universe. With this new animated series, Amplitude and PASSION will deepen that world and bring it to life in a new format, connecting the games and episodic storytelling in a cohesive, long-term vision.

“We’re so excited to be stepping into the ENDLESS universe,” said Caroline Audebert, MD/Executive Producer at PASSION Paris. “Amplitude has built a world that’s rich with lore, characters and atmosphere and we’re working closely with their team to develop a visual style and storytelling approach that captures what players already love about the series, while opening the door to new stories and audiences.”

Romain de Waubert de Genlis, CEO and co-founder at Amplitude Studios says “ENDLESS is a universe we’ve been shaping with passion for years, hand in hand with our community. Seeing it take a new leap forward through this partnership with PASSION PICTURES is truly a dream come true. We’re proud of this collaboration and can’t wait to see the adventure come to life in a whole new format.” 

About PASSION PICTURES and PASSION Paris

PASSION Paris is a PASSION PICTURES company. PASSION Paris is a unique animation studio located in the heart of Paris, built on over 20 years of expertise and creative craftsmanship developed through the work of its talented directors and inspired artists. PASSION Paris is part of the PASSION PICTURES group.

PASSION PICTURES is an internationally renowned production company uniquely specialising in animation and documentary filmmaking and is a three-time Academy Award winner. With teams in London, Paris, New York, LA and Barcelona, PASSION is a fully integrated studio that brings together multiple creative divisions, partner companies, and a wide array of talent. The studio recently won the BAFTA for Best Documentary with “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” and recent animation credits include 400 Boys, the standout episode of season 4 of Netflix’s Love, Death + Robots and the forthcoming Not a Box, coming to Apple TV+ on June 13.

https://www.passion-pictures.com/

About Amplitude Studios SAS©

Amplitude Studios is a Paris-based company comprised of experienced, quality-driven videogame lovers and – with the help of their loyal player base – creators of the finest strategy games in the world. Founded in 2011, we are a team of over 170 developers hailing from all over the globe. We’re known for the ENDLESS™ series of games, with ENDLESS™ Legend 2 coming in 2025, as well as historical 4X epic HUMANKIND™.

You can find out more via our official website (https://www.amplitude-studios.com/), as well as social channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Discord.

© 2025 Amplitude Studios SAS. All rights reserved. Amplitude, Amplitude Studios, Amplitude’s logo, Endless Space, Endless Legend, Endless Dungeon, Dungeon of the Endless, and Humankind are registered trademarks of Amplitude Studios SAS.

About ENDLESS Universe

The ENDLESS Universe™️ is a vast science-fantasy universe built upon the ancient ruins of an extinct god-like civilization called ‘The Endless’.  Crafted by Amplitude Studios and the community, it’s a world with more than 80 civilizations, hundreds of heroes, and countless stories that range from small personal narratives to grand space operas. The universe hosts five award-winning games (ENDLESS Space, ENDLESS Legend, Dungeon of the ENDLESS, ENDLESS Space 2, ENDLESS Dungeon) and continues to expand with ENDLESS Legend 2, a fantasy turn-based strategy game, set to release later this year.

everplay companies Team17 and astragon at Gamescom 2025

Duesseldorf/Germany, June 10, 2025 – Team17 and astragon Entertainment  both subsidiaries of everplay, are once again participants of Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. Both companies will present their latest games to the public at their joint booth in Hall 6.

The booth will feature numerous hands-on gaming opportunities as well as an engaging stage program, packed with this year’s top attractions. The exciting game line-up for this year – packed with simulation hits from astragon Entertainment and beloved indie games from Team17 – will be unveiled soon.

At the business stand in Hall 4.2, press representatives, content creators and industry partners will have exclusive access to presentations and insights into the latest projects from all three everplay subsidiaries astragon Entertainment, Team17, and StoryToys.

We invite you to join us at gamescom 2025 from August 20 to 24 for an unforgettable experience of gaming excitement.

Team17 published award-winning titles, including games like Blasphemous, Dredge, Moving Out, and the Overcooked! franchise. With over 30 years in the industry, the company boasts a growing portfolio of games and successful first-party titles such as Hell Let Loose, The Escapists, Golf With Your Friends, and the iconic Worms series. On the show floor, Team17 will showcase a diverse selection of titles from its extensive catalog to visitors.

astragon Entertainment is known for its renowned simulation brands such as Construction Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, and Bus Simulator. The company recently announced the new game Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, as well as Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Alongside these popular titles, astragon offers a diverse array of distribution titles from global partners across various genres.

All titles, content, publisher names, trademarks, artwork, and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 

About everplay group plc  

everplay group plc (formerly Team17 Group plc) is an award winning and leading global indie games label developer and publisher of premium video games and apps, comprising three distinct divisions: Team17, astragon and StoryToys. Team 17 is a games developer, publisher and creative partner for indie developers around the world, known for iconic IP such as Hell Let Loose, Worms and Overcooked!. astragon is a leading games publisher, developer and distributor of sophisticated working simulation games, including Construction Simulator and Police Simulator, targeting a broad audience from young enthusiasts to technical experts and casual gamers. Story Toys a world-class developer and publisher of educational entertainment apps, bringing the world’s most popular characters, worlds and stories to life for children under the age of eight, with apps including Disney Colouring World and LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG.

Visit www.everplaygroupplc.com for more information.

About Team17

Founded in 1990, Team17 is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of everplay plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

About astragon Entertainment GmbH

Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay plc, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023, astragon Development (formerly Independent Arts Software) has been part of astragon Entertainment. With over 30 years of experience, the German development studio has a long-standing track record of creating successful commercial games across a variety of genres.

astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Visit www.astragon.com for more information.