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KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE II: CONQUERING HEARTS AND MINDS ACROSS THE WORLD… 

19 FEBRUARY 2025: Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver have revealed an accolades trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II showcasing the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the title since launch.  

Praised for its immersive storyline, improved combat and beautiful open world, the title garnered literally thousands of positive reviews from the media around the world and a Metacritic score in the high eighties.  

Players have also been enthralled by the game, with the title rated as ‘very positive’ on Steam with more than 90% of all users giving it a positive review. It has a 96% OpenCritic recommendation and a Player Rating of 100, while on Metacritic has garnered a user score of 8.5 based on over 1,300 reviews.  

Small wonder then that the title has already sold more than two million copies since launch – securing its reputation as a must-play for RPG fans across the globe.  

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S – available in Standard, Gold and Collector’s Editions. 

About Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true sequel to its predecessor but developed and written in such a way that it is perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.   

Diving back into the heart-pounding world of 15th Century Bohemia (Central Europe), Kingdom Come: Deliverance II picks up where its predecessor left off, thrusting players into the shoes of Henry, the steadfast son of a blacksmith, embroiled in a tumultuous tale of vengeance, betrayal, and self-discovery.   

In this gripping sequel, players will traverse a meticulously crafted medieval landscape, from the humble confines of a blacksmith’s forge to the grandeur of royal courts, all while navigating the treacherous currents of a kingdom torn apart by civil war.   

About Warhorse Studio   

Warhorse was founded in 2011 by industry veterans Dan Vávra, creator of Mafia and Mafia 2, and Martin Klíma, formerly of ALTAR. Combined creativity of the experienced team gave birth to the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Saga – an open world, realistic, single player RPG set in medieval Czech Kingdom. Kingdom Come: Deliverance successfully released on 13 February 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and sold over 8 million copies.  

https://warhorsestudios.cz

Warhorse Studios is a PLAION company.  

About PLAION   

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.  

About Deep Silver   

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com  

PGA TOUR 2K25 Seasons and Clubhouse Pass Details Announced

Expansive post-launch roadmap offers plenty of engaging content

2K today announced a golf bag full of content coming to PGA TOUR® 2K25 through post-launch Seasons. Players can expect new, free courses, quests and challenges, increases to Evolution Tiers in Equipment Progression, as well as leaderboard rests. The Clubhouse Pass*, a Seasonal content program with free and premium rewards, makes its return. During each Season, a new Clubhouse Pass will be available, aligned with real-life golf events and offering ample rewards. For full details on PGA TOUR 2K25’s Seasons and Clubhouse Pass, check out the Developer Diary.

Click here to view the Developer Diary

PGA TOUR 2K25 Seasons will be tied to one of the five MyPLAYER Archetypes. Season 1 will tie into the featured Technician Archetype, providing unique quests and rewards. The Greenskeeper, Magician, Powerhouse and Sculptor Archetypes will be featured throughout the remainder of planned Seasons. Each Archetype lends itself to different playstyles, and each Season will give players a reason to try them all out. Additionally, Season 2 will deliver the iconic “Home of Golf,’ The Old Course at St. Andrews Links, free to all players.

Clubhouse Pass now includes 100 tiers of new rewards, compared to 50 tiers in PGA TOUR 2K23, that can be unlocked with Clubhouse Pass XP, which can be earned via gameplay by competing in MyCAREER and other game modes. 34 Tiers will contain Free Rewards available for all PGA TOUR 2K25 players to earn, including Club fittings, evo tools, level up tokens, equipment, apparel and more. Players have the opportunity to earn rewards at every tier by purchasing the Clubhouse Pass Premium for each season or by purchasing the Member’s Pass, included in the PGA TOUR 2K25 Legend Edition, which unlocks Clubhouse Pass Premium for Seasons 1-5 and also includes the Clubhouse Gear Pack, which contains 1 outfit per body type, per Season, delivered at the start of each Season.

Within each Clubhouse Pass, players will be able to unlock skills that are only available within that particular Clubhouse Pass. The base Shot Type is unlocked as a Free Tiered Reward, with respective Skill Boosts to that Shot Type being Premium Tiered Rewards.

Players can progress through each Clubhouse Pass at their own pace, even after the release of subsequent Seasons, and Premium rewards may be unlocked retroactively at any time for a Clubhouse Pass up to the current tier of progression.

For more information on PGA TOUR 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow the game on X, Instagram, and TikTok, and use the hashtag #PGATOUR2K25.

HB Studios is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*PGA TOUR 2K25, Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features, including Clubhouse Pass. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. 2K Accounts are free. Clubhouse Pass rewards require unlocking with gameplay. Clubhouse Pass Premium is available for separate purchase. Paid Premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season through gameplay. For more information on Clubhouse Pass, and Premium Pass offerings, go to pgatour.2k.com/2k25/clubhouse/

First Look at Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY

Beloved FINAL FANTASY RPG Series and its Unforgettable Characters, Items, and Moments Across Sixteen Mainline Games Coming June 13

Renton, WA – February 18, 2025Wizards of the Coast invites players and fans around the world to join in celebrating an iconic piece of gaming history with Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY. Launching June 13, the set represents a rich universe with iconic elements that fans have come to love over the franchise’s history. Fans will see characters from every mainline FINAL FANTASY game, each depicted through the lens of Magic: The Gathering. The set is available for preorder now at local game stores, online retailers like Amazon, and elsewhere Magic products are sold. 

This upcoming set features the largest collection of FINAL FANTASY artwork ever in a single game, drawing from across the franchise. Magic artists have brought moments from FINAL FANTASY to life in their own unique style while classic FINAL FANTASY art pieces make appearances on these epic cards. Fans will see their favorite stories, characters and moments from FINAL FANTASY depicted across Magic cards, with these icons of the series captured on over 100 legendary creature cards across the entire release. 

Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY features a host of special mechanics and content inspired by the rich world and incredible creatures beloved by fans worldwide. 

Special features include:

  • Saga Creatures – Summons are making an appearance in this set, as part of Magic: The Gathering’s first-ever Saga creatures. Players can call the summons for aid in battle.
  • Double-Faced Cards – Double-faced cards return in Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY. By casting the front side of the card for its mana cost and fulfilling its required conditions, players can transform it to experience its alternate form! Iconic FINAL FANTASY characters, minigames, story moments, and more are represented on double-faced cards throughout the set. 
  • More To Come – Many of the special mechanics featured in the Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY set are yet to be revealed. Stay tuned for more information.

The FINAL FANTASY artwork truly shines in a series of Borderless Cards. Borderless Character Cards feature 55 legendary characters with eye-popping backgrounds, while Borderless Woodblock Cards are inspired by traditional Japanese woodblock paintings, and feature intricate artwork of the summons. There are also Borderless FINAL FANTASY Artist cards, featuring fan-favorite artists from the history of the series. 

Finally, as a celebration of this incredible collaboration, FINAL FANTASY Through the Ages showcases iconic Magic cards with FINAL FANTASY artwork. These cards form a Bonus Sheet for the set featuring existing artwork from the FINAL FANTASY series, which highlights artists such as  天野喜孝/YOSHITAKA AMANO and 野村哲也/TETSUYA NOMURA, names that FINAL FANTASY fans will surely recognize.  

Each Commander deck for Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY tells the story of an individual game from the franchise, letting you relive playing FINAL FANTASY VI, FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY X, and FINAL FANTASY XIV in a brand-new way.

Wizards of the Coast will also be releasing three Secret Lair drops alongside this set to capture the worlds of FINAL FANTASY in Secret Lair‘s always iconic, always stunning style. More details will be available closer to the set’s release. 

Fans can preorder Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY products now, including Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander decks, Collector’s Edition Commander decks, Bundles, and Gift Edition Bundles. Additionally, Wizards of the Coast will have more to share about a special holiday release for Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY later this year. 

Read the latest DailyMTG article here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-final-fantasy 

ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING

Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 30 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.

ABOUT WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands. With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal and Raleigh; Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit our Company website and social channels (@Wizards on Twitter and LinkedIn).

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit www.corporate.hasbro.com

Turn-based FPS Police Shootout coming soon to Xbox Series X|S consoles

Police Shootout, a unique title combining a shooter and a tactical game, is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles on February 20. The game is also a police intervention simulator that offers an intriguing adventure in harsh realities. Police Shootout was previously released on PC. The game will be released on PlayStation 5 on March 14.

The game was developed by the Polish studio Games Incubator, which has to its credit, among others, the Animal Shelter series of games. Police Shootout was released first on PC. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for developing and releasing the title on consoles.

Police Shootout | Xbox Trailer

Police Shootout (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/police-shootout/9p257pbslx11
Police Shootout (PlayStation Store): https://store.playstation.com/concept/10011966
Police Shootout (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1279240/Police_Shootout

Turn-based FPS meets adventure and simulator

Police Shootout is a first-person perspective (FPP) game that combines a shooter, a turn-based game, a police intervention simulator and an intriguing adventure. Among other things, the title is distinguished by unique turn-based combat mechanics, in which decisions made in real time affect the further course of events.

In Police Shootout, the player takes on the role of police officer Scott Price, who finds himself from the big city to the town of San Andrino. As you progress, the character’s story is also revealed, including the reasons for moving to the small town.

Make decisions and act in difficult realities

The gameplay in Police Shootout involves solving cases and police interventions. In San Andrino, for example, you will have to deal with a store robbery or a situation where criminals take hostages.

Importantly, it is up to the player to decide how to approach a given issue. Sometimes it will be necessary to use a weapon, but in some situations some alternative action may be better.

Police Shootout – main features:

  • turn-based shooter;
  • police action simulator;
  • diverse police interventions;
  • intriguing plot thread;
  • every decision matters.

The release date of Police Shootout for Xbox Series X|S is set for February 20, 2025, while the game will hit PlayStation 5 on March 14 this year.

Medieval Tycoon Sim Ale Abbey Begins Tapping Kegs in Steam Early Access Today

Boozy management game offers a charming pixel-art portrayal of monastery life

BORDEAUX, France – Feb. 18, 2025 – Ale Abbeythe medieval brewery tycoon sim from developer Hammer & Ravens and publisher Shiro Unlimited, rolls its first bubbly barrels onto PC via Steam Early Access today. 

Don the robes of an ambitious Abbot and set to work transforming a sleepy country monastery into a beer brewing powerhouse. Build fresh facilities, hire talented staff, and research recipes for exciting new brews, all while tending to the spiritual needs of the abbey’s monks and local citizenry. Enjoy a tuneful original soundtrack from Return to Monkey Island composer Clint Bajakian.

The path to fermented enlightenment can entail many twists and turns. The abbey will need a library where monks can research tasty new formulas, but hiring a brewmaster or two could save valuable time. Choose between multiple upgrades to improve operations and lead the abbey into craft beer fame and fortune!

Sat in the countryside, grow the fame of the monastery and discover neighboring towns and villages as well as their parched inhabitants. Discover the most popular quaffs in each far-flung tavern and be sure to give back to the community by feeding the poor. Choose to grease the palms of greedy bandits for protection or shmooze high-ranking officials to ensure the monastery’s continued growth and success.

“Beer – as well as the monasteries that produced it – were a key part of medieval society,” said Emiliano Pastorelli, Game Director at Hammer & Ravens. “Making and selling ale was a way for monks to keep their monasteries running, and in the process they developed many of the most popular beer varieties we know today. Ale Abbey provides a fun and peaceful look – or sip shall we say – into the lives of these boozy pioneers.”

Ale Abbey is now available on PC in Early Access via Steam for $14.99/€14.99EUR/£12.79 with a 10% launch discount for 14 days. English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, and Russian are the languages supported. 

For more information, please visit Hammer & Raven’s official website and follow the team on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

Keep up to date with everything Shiro Unlimited has to come by visiting the official website and follow the team on Twitter and Facebook.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans, with the objective of offering rich and innovative game experiences. After the commercial and critical success of Evoland and Northgard, the studio enriched its offering to players with Wartales and Dune: Spice Wars with more experiences worth treasuring on the way!

For more information, please visit the official website or LinkedIn.

About Hammer & Ravens

Hammer & Ravens is a small independent game development studio based out of Tallinn, Estonia. Its worldwide team has been crafting games infused with tongue-in-cheek humor and satisfying gameplay since the mid-2010s. Founded by Emiliano Pastorelli, Hammer & Ravens has developed and published games for PC and consoles, as well as museum apps and educational mobile games.

For more information, please visit the official website

Doloc Town, Promising Farm Sim with 98% Positive Demo Reviews Joins Steam Next Fest on Feb. 24th with Updated Version

A unique twist to the farming sim genre with side-scrolling gameplay, that feels like what you’d get if Stardew Valley, Terraria, and Fallout had a pixelated baby.

Chongqing, China – February 24, 2025 — RedSaw Games and Logoi Games are thrilled to participate in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, showcasing their new cozy title, Doloc Town, set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic world. Starting Feb. 24, this quirky pixel-art farming sim will release a newly polished two-hour Public Demo, featuring refined tutorials and a newly added fishing feature, with saves synced to future releases!

Explore the remnants of civilization and build your dream farm in Doloc Town. Navigate through lush forests, treacherous wetlands, and ancient ruins. Manage your resources, cultivate crops under the threat of acid rain, and uncover the land’s forgotten stories. Don’t miss out on the chance to dive into this beautifully crafted journey, which promises a refreshing take on the farming-sim genre with 98% very positive reviews on its demo page.

Please watch the Official Announcement Trailer here to get a glimpse of Doloc Town has in store. 

Key Features of Doloc Town:

Unique Post-Apocalyptic Farm Sim

Be in charge of your farm starting from scratch and develop automated production systems in a world filled with mysteries and dangers. Face changing weather conditions, such as acid rain and scorching heatwaves that will affect your crops, adding new challenges to your farming strategy. Unlock and upgrade specialized skill trees to improve farming efficiency.

Delightful Pixel Art Direction

With its adorable and cozy style, Doloc Town stands out as a beautiful indie game. Fans of pixel art, as well as newcomers looking for a relaxing yet engaging aesthetic, will find it a visual treat.

Journey Through Uncharted Territories

Discover the semi-open world of Doloc Town, with its lush forests, caves, ruins, and other biomes in search for secret relics and treasures. Uncover ancient technology, interact with NPCs in smaller settlements, and enjoy a world filled with humorous and heartfelt moments. The plot, filled with fantasy and ACG elements, brings characters and stories to life.

Exhilarating Combat with Drone Companions

Equip guns and use auxiliary combat drones to assist you in the fight against dangerous creatures. Whether you enjoy intense bullet shooting or prefer more leisurely exploration, Doloc Town offers flexible combat styles with DIY customization for your robot helpers.

Join us at Steam Next Fest to get a firsthand look at Doloc Town’s gameplay, interact with the developers, and learn more about the unique features of this cozy yet adventurous game. To stay up-to-date on all future announcements for Doloc Town, please keep a close eye on the game’s official Discord, X/Twitter channel and Steam.

About Logoi Games:

The idea of Logoi comes from love of games. We know how much courage and determination it takes to make an indie game, so we respect and admire everyone who is willing to put their passion into it, and hope that it can be shared by more people who are also passionate about games. With this as the driving force, we are committed to exploring and discovering indie games, bringing better works and more joy to all the people who love games.

About RedSaw Games

RedSaw Games Studio is an indie studio focused on creating high-quality simulation games. They’re dedicated to developing games with exquisite & vibrant visuals, as well as engaging and diverse gameplay. Currently, they’re working on their first indie game, Doloc Town.

DON’T NOD Releases Tape 1 of Highly Anticipated Narrative Adventure Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  

Watch the launch trailer now!

PARIS Feb. 18, 2025 – DON’T NOD is thrilled for the release today of its highly anticipated narrative adventure game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It is the first game to come from the DON’T NOD Montréal studio and is made by the original creators of Life is Strange. Tape 2 will follow on April 15, where it will become available as a free downloadable update. 

Launch Discount & PlayStation Plus

There is a 10% launch discount until March 4 for Steam, Xbox and PlayStation Plus members. The game will also launch today onto the PlayStation Plus game catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. Players on PlayStation can also pre-order the retail edition of the game thanks to our partnership with Maximum Games, from participating retailers here.

A Word from Michel Koch, Creative Director

Michel Koch, Creative Director at DON’T NOD Montréal, had this to say about the launch:

“Moving to a new country, building a new team and studio, creating an entirely new universe, and breathing life into brand-new characters was no small feat—especially during strange times like the pandemic. Yet here we are, finally, ready to unveil our new game to the world, giving our characters the chance to meet you and, hopefully, bring you joy, nostalgia, and sorrow.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a game about finding your own space and voice within your circle of friends, about overcoming adversity, growing up, and embracing who you are. We hope this project will resonate with you, and that you’ll enjoy meeting Swann, Nora, Autumn and Kat as you become part of Bloom & Rage and recreate your path through the summer of ’95.”

Step Into an Alternate Reality

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage fans can expect to experience something immersive and unique in our ARG (Alternate Reality Game), which will unfold between now and the release of Tape 2. We, and our partners at Haus of Park, invite the community to come together to solve mysteries, puzzles, and hidden stories that tie deeply into the world of Bloom & Rage.

Fans can join through a Discord server where the story will begin with Erin’s request for help to repair a PC. From there, players will discover the ARG’s Mission Hub, where Erin will communicate with them throughout the coming weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the updated version of the Frequently Asked Questions document put together for eager players here for answers to questions you may have about the game, its launch, technical info, and more.

Official Soundtrack

The soundtrack to Tape 1 has been unveiled and is ready to listen to on all streaming platforms. It is also available to buy on Steam for 9.99€/$9.99. Just as the game itself, the second half of the OST will come upon Tape 2’s release as a free update.

As well as purchasing individually, players can purchase the game together with the soundtrack in a dedicated bundle! This bundle will benefit from the 10% launch discount (until March 4) and an additional 10% bundle discount.

Vinyl Pre-order Available

The entire soundtrack on double vinyl, encompassing Tapes 1 and 2, can be pre-ordered on the Kid Katana website here. The double vinyl comes in two different colors (transparent pink for “Bloom,” transparent blue for “Rage”) with a punk-style poster and more. The OST is an 18-track dream pop/ambient/punk album by three female-led groups:

– Ruth Radelet, the former lead vocalist of Chromatics

– Milk & Bone, an electropop Montréal duo

– Nora Kelly Band, a rising Montréal alt-country band: their first official single, “See You in Hell,” was released on January 9.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is an innovative narrative adventure game set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. The game explores themes of identity, rebellion, and transformation. Unravel the mysteries in “Bloom” (available today) and “Rage” (launching April 15) on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is StrangeTM, Tell Me WhyTM, Twin MirrorTM), RPG (VampyrTM, Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenTM), and action (Remember MeTM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of ReverieTMJusantTM and Lost Records: Bloom & RageTM as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. 

Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com.

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Kid Katana 

Kid Katana Records is a VGM record label that puts artists in the spotlight and brings them closer to fans. It covers music creation up to its distribution in all formats (digital, vinyl, CD…). Since 2020, it has released more than 10 soundtracks, such as Streets of Rage 4 (Yuzo Koshiro, Olivier Deriviere…), TMNT Shredder’s Revenge (Tee Lopes, Mike Patton, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah from Wu-Tang…), Jusant (Guillaume Ferran) and Planet Crafter (Benjamin Young). 

To follow Kid Katana Records releases and news, visit their website: Kid Katana Records 

Grand Mountain Adventure 2, the sequel to the World’s Most-Downloaded Skiing Game, Available Now on iOS & Android

Original game Grand Mountain Adventure hits milestone 25 million downloads 

February 18, 2025 – Sweden – Get ready to hit the slopes as developer Toppluva AB announces that Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is available from today on iOS and Android platforms.

The sequel to Grand Mountain Adventure, a beloved sports game with over 25 million downloads, Grand Mountain Adventure 2, brings bigger mountains and a huge variety of activities, challenges and terrain for players to get creative in and shape their own ski adventure.

Explore new huge ski resorts from around the world, each double the size from the resorts in the first game. Compete in a variety of sports and racing challenges like ski jumping, wakeboarding and parachuting, or just relax and find your own way down the mountain.

Grand Mountain Adventure 2 Features: 

  • Four massive open-world ski resorts to enjoy, with bustling slopes, forests, cliffs and beautiful views in a non-linear mountain simulator, with more on the way.
  • A huge variety of activities and game modes, like paragliding, ziplining, speed skiing and 2d platform mode.
  • Hundreds of unique challenges to test your skills, including slalom, slope-style, downhill racing, and ski jumping. 
  • An advanced trick system including spins, flips, tail presses, rails, transitions and boxes. All which can, with some creativity, be combined into epic combos.
  • Earn credits by competing in challenges and exploring the mountains. Spend them on gear and clothing to customize your own style.
  • Turn on ‘Zen’ mode for the ultimate relaxation and enjoy a distraction free day on the slopes without challenges or other skiers. Or try out ‘Observe’ mode to watch the antics of hundreds of NPCs on the mountainside from afar. 

Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is available now on iOS and Android. For more details visit the official website here.

About Toppluva AB

Toppluva is a tiny indie studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2015, Toppluva develops the Grand Mountain Adventure series with 25M+ players worldwide on iOS, Android, Steam and Nintendo Switch. The studio consists of three snowboarding brothers — Viktor, Sebastian, and Alexander. With a passion for creating truly unique, handcrafted games, they design everything from scratch, including the game engine, physics engine, map editor, music, and 3D models.

Firenut Games Announces Psychological Horror Adventure Baptiste for PC and Consoles

Play the terrifying new PC demo now available on Steam. 

Spain – 18th February, 2025. Indie publisher and developer Firenut Games and developer Digital Dream are thrilled to announce a new partnership to publish the terrifying new psychological horror game Baptiste, which will launch for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later this year. 

Baptiste tells the chilling story of Sara and her son Tom who are devastated by a family tragedy and seek a new start at Jagged Shore Cliff, a remote place perched high on a cliff in the United Kingdom. Instead of a fresh start, their worst nightmares are about to unfold, plunging them into a terrifying battle for survival. 

Horror fans are now able to play the first 30 minutes of Baptiste by downloading the PC demo available today on Steam. Players will be introduced to the dark story of Baptiste along with the game mechanics and the intriguing doll, stored in a glass-fronted cabinet accompanied by an ominous warning . . . 

The Baptiste playable PC demo is available to download from Steam now. Fans can also add the game to their Steam and PlayStation Wishlists now. 

Devastated by a family tragedy, Sara and her son, Tom, seek a new start at Jagged Shore Cliff, a remote location situated high on a cliff in the United Kingdom. As they explore their mysterious new house, they discover a dusty cabinet that holds Baptiste, an unsettling doll locked behind the glass. Attached to the cabinet is an ominous warning: “Never release this from its glass prison.” 

What should have been a shelter becomes the scene of their worst nightmares. What happens next defies all logic, putting their sanity and desire to survive to the test. 

Features: 

  • Total immersion: Immerse yourself in a first-hand experience that will make you feel each chill as if it were real. The line between the game and reality blurs further with each step you take. 
  • Suffocating atmosphere: Explore a mansion where horror lurks in every shadow. The masterful dubbing and sound track will drag you to the depths of a nightmare. Darkness will become your most feared enemy, putting your bravery to the test at each corner you encounter.  
  • Tormented protagonist: Play as Tom, a young man still suffering from the tragedy. After the loss of his father, he accompanies his mother on what should to be a new beginning. However, the ghosts of the past threaten to consume him. Can you keep control against the siege of his inner demons? 
  • Bloodthirsty mysteries: Disentangle the gruesome secrets that impregnate each floorboard and every crack on the walls. Each discovery will reveal a story of pain and horror that is beyond belief. 
  • Disturbing aesthetic: step into a world where beauty and terror coexist in a macabre dance. The visual design will transport you to a kingdom where the grotesque is fascinating. 
  • Surrounding narrative: Each objective, each note and each whisper weave a terrifying plot. Your perseverance in the face of fear will be rewarded with chilling revelations that will keep you on edge until the very end. 

Baptiste will launch for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later this year. Download the PC Steam demo and add the game to your Wishlist now! 

About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

KARMA: The Dark World Launches Exclusively on PlayStation 5 & PC, March 27th

New cinematic is the second in KARMA’S chilling trilogy of trailers

Watford, UK – 18 February 2025 – Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and independent developer Pollard Studio are thrilled to announce that KARMA: The Dark World will officially launch on March 27, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC. The highly anticipated psychological thriller will be available at launch for $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99, with a 10% launch discount on PC, PlayStation and an additional 15% off on Steam for players who own any previous Wired Productions title.

To mark the occasion, the second in KARMA’s mind-bending cinematic trilogy of trailers dropped – featuring the haunting new track ‘Into the Mist’, written and performed by Geng Li. The 3-minute-long epic release date trailer focuses on the stunning visuals, surreal environments and emotionally-charged story inspired by cinema’s finest auteurs with shocking twists at every turn. The release date trailer showcases central characters to the story, asking ‘when every shadow hides a secret, who can you trust?’

A host of PlayStation 5 Pro exclusive features were revealed, including full-featured PSSR Integration for enhanced image quality, definition and texture clarity – along with improved reflections and distance rendering – providing rock solid 60fps performance at 4k resolution.

Inspired by the works of legendary creators such as David Lynch (Twin Peaks), Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding), and Christopher Nolan (Inception, Interstellar), KARMA: The Dark World blends psychological horror with immersive storytelling, challenging players to uncover the deepest secrets hidden in the minds of their targets.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers an intensely atmospheric experience with stunning visuals and a haunting narrative.

“Wired Productions has always championed storytellers who push the boundaries and craft compelling narratives. Yonghe Wang and Pollard Studio team have raised the bar and have delivered a rollercoaster assault on the senses, in an abstract, surreal, dark yet hauntingly beautiful cinematic gaming masterpiece” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions. “If Kojima, Christopher Nolan and the late and great David Lynch ever had the chance to work on a project from China, KARMA: The Dark World might just be the end result.”

Enter the Mind, Uncover the Truth

In KARMA: The Dark World, players take on the role of Daniel McGovern, an elite Roam Agent tasked with mind-diving into the memories of suspects. What begins as another routine investigation soon unravels into a dark conspiracy that challenges everything he believes. As McGovern navigates the minds of those he pursues, he must confront disturbing truths and question his own reality. KARMA: The Dark World is available for Wishlist now on Steam, PlayStation Store, GOG and Epic Store.

KARMA: The Dark World will also launch on Xbox at a later date, with further details to be announced in the coming months.

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect, Beneath and KARMA: The Dark World.

About Pollard Studio

Pollard Studio, based in Shanghai, China, is an independent game development studio composed of industry veterans with experience at EA, Virtuos, and other major game studios. Founded in 2018, the studio specializes in narrative-driven experiences that blend psychological depth with stunning visuals. With a core team of 20 developers, including four based in Los Angeles, Pollard Studio is dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.KARMA: The Dark World launches March 27, 2025, on PlayStation and PC. Enter the mind—if you dare.