6-Sided Stories features streamer-friendly Lofi tracks and an adorable crew of adventurous animals.
Montreal, Canada, 20 November 2024 | Indie duoDarZal Games is celebrating the release of their latest project, 6-Sided Stories. Thecozy puzzle game is available now on Steam and retails for $4.99 USD with a 10% launch discount.
A Cozy Crew
6-Sided Stories is a short and cozy puzzle game featuring relaxing Lofi beats from independent artists. Each hand-drawn puzzle features hexagonal pieces that may be flipped or colored to correctly reveal the full picture. Each photo follows a crew of adorable animals as they make friends and experience wholesome adventures. Uncover vibrant fall foliage, snowy winter scapes, sunny beach days, and more alongside this eclectic bunch of animal friends!
Three Ways To Flip
6-Sided Stories features three ways to flip its hexagonal pieces: horizontal, vertical, or a color inversion. The game introduces players to each mechanic with different puzzles, letting you master each skill before progressing further. Over 40 puzzles are available to solve, each increasing in difficulty and combining different flip mechanics; as the pieces get smaller and the number of flips increases, even seasoned puzzlers may face a challenge! To create an approachable gameplay experience for all players, 6-Sided Stories features “Hints” to demonstrate which pieces need a flip. If a tile isn’t flipped after several seconds, an incorrect tile will wiggle to catch your attention.
Relax With Chill Beats
Accompanying your experience is a selection of independently produced Lofi tracks. These may be muted, and you can switch the track at any time. Details of each song are discreetly displayed in-game so you can save your favorites for future puzzles, and clicking on the album art reveals the artist’s SoundCloud or Bandcamp page so you can learn more. Enjoy the streamer-friendly ambiance as you pass through the different seasons with your furry companions. Each puzzle image leads to the next, so you can follow the story of these four friends. A curious cat, a playful mouse, an energetic dog, and a caring family of pigeons are excited to share their adventures with you!
Gameplay Features:
Featuring 40+ puzzles, each image leads into the next to tell the charming tale of some adorable animals.
Lofi tracks create a cozy and relaxing ambiance for players; these may be toggled off for a more focused experience.
Learn the three ways to flip: horizontal, vertical, and by color.
A crew of adorable companions awaits to share their seasonal adventures with you!
The game’s “Hints” feature identifies puzzle pieces that need to be flipped so players can enjoy a stress-free experience.
Toggle the lightbulb icon to reveal the full image and guide your strategy.
Chill tunes are provided with permission by independent artists, making 6-Sided Stories streamer-friendly!
6-Sided Stories is on sale now on Steam. Take advantage of the game’s 10% launch discount for the first two weeks.
About DarZal Games DarZal Games was founded by a husband-and-wife duo to make cozy and approachable games. As an indie studio, DarZal is focused on supporting other small creators and making games accessible to all players. Their games feature customizable controller schemes, support for one-handed play, colorblindness considerations, and are designed to run even on low-end systems.
Opera GX rolls out its most immersive update since its 2019 debut
A refreshed design language and expanded modding universe takes Opera GX to a new level
Unlocks deeper personalization options to tailor every detail to your style
Oslo, Norway – 20 November 2024 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has unveiled a major facelift for Opera GX – a browser for gamers, featuring a bold new design language, an expanded modding universe, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. With this update, Opera GX gives users complete freedom to personalize every detail, letting you shape your browser to perfectly match your style.
“Five years ago, when we launched Opera GX, people thought we were out of our minds, even though it quickly found a devoted audience,” said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX. “Today, Opera GX stands out as anything but a basic browser, with over 30 million users and a highly engaged community shaping its evolution. This update gives users even more ways to make the browser their own—down to the very last pixel. It’s all about empowering users with unmatched control and customization”.
New look for Opera GX
Opera GX brings a fresher, more immersive feel, adding new depth to every interaction. The highlight of this update is “Underwave,” a design approach that gives the browser a sleek, game-inspired look, making users feel right at home. With added dimension and a dynamic new feel, navigating Opera GX is now more intuitive than ever. Built on elements gamers know and love, the updated design enhances usability without missing a beat—keeping things simple, familiar, and effortless.
To fully immerse yourself in the Underwave experience, try one of the two new hero mods: Underwave Mod or Tech Mod. Each mod amplifies the refreshed design with its own unique colors, music, and sound effects.
Change every single detail to match your setup, your mood or what you’re playing
Opera GX now lets you control every detail of your browser, with more customization options than ever before. From blending seamlessly with your wallpaper to adjusting the layout and transparency of interface elements, this update gives you the freedom to shape GX to perfectly match your style and setup. Dive into the full list of features below to discover how every aspect—from interface adjustments to immersive visual effects—can be tailored to create a browsing experience that’s uniquely yours.
All of these settings integrate seamlessly with Mods from the GX store, allowing you to add even more layers to your personal style. For those into modding, the latest UI features let you design your own Mods, making Opera GX more immersive and customizable than ever.
Expanded modding universe
Mods have always defined Opera GX, and with over 8,000 community-created mods and 250 million+ downloads, the modding community just keeps growing. For those new to Opera GX, mods let you completely transform the way the browser looks, sounds and behaves—from unique live wallpapers and themes to custom keyboard sounds and shaders with real-time GPU effects.
This latest update expands the modding universe even further, offering new customization options to make Opera GX truly your own. You can now personalize everything from splash screens to fonts, sidebar and desktop icons, and screenshot stickers. And with the ability to save mods as presets, switching between setups is faster than ever. Check the table below for the full list of new modding features and start exploring new ways to layer your style into every aspect of GX.
Enhanced Dark Mode and Blue Light Reduction
For long sessions or late-night browsing, Opera GX’s MidnightFX shader is a must-have, reducing blue light exposure and adjusting page contrast for a gentler, eye-friendly experience. Paired with Forced Dark Mode, which applies dark mode to all web pages, these features make Opera GX ideal for low-light environments.
AI-powered upscaling for images and video
Opera GX brings unmatched visual quality enhancements to streaming and browsing with AI-powered upscaling for images and video. This advanced shader-based technology enhances clarity and detail, creating a more immersive viewing experience. For users with NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, the upscaling feature delivers even crisper detail while optimizing bandwidth, ensuring smoother performance.
Powerful UI Engine for Smooth Performance
Opera GX isn’t just about style—it’s built for peak performance. Powered by the new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine, the browser stays fast and responsive, even with multiple Mods and customizations running. This engine ensures that animations, shaders, and Mods perform seamlessly, giving you smooth interactions and powerful control.
With these updates, Opera GX continues its mission to make personalization effortless and enjoyable. Break free with Opera GX and explore a world of new customization options, enhanced features, and performance upgrades that redefine what a browser can be.
List of updates in Opera GX:
Multithreaded Compositor
New UI engine
Smoother and more responsive UI
Better use of computer resources
Ability to display more complex animations
Underwave
New design language
New font with over 1,200 handcrafted glyphs
Overhaul of all browser components
New UI design
Enhanced depth of the screen
New font compatibility with Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek alphabets
New hero Mods
New UI customization options
Start page customization:
Interface
Opacity
Blur
Elements Background
Vignette
Focus mode
New Opera GX Mods
Official Mods – updated to take advantage of new capabilities.
Splash Screens
Fonts
Speed dial effects
Icons
Stickers compatible with iMessages and WhatsApp
Revamped Mods management system:
GX Mods have now quick menu from the GX taskbar (to turn on/off all Mods categories)
Easy way to customize browser
Presets – store and switch between configurations with one click
Quality of life improvements
Control the contrast of the UI with “Focus Mode”
New “MidnightFX” shader with blue light reduction
New GX Corner with content highlight
Easy identification of tabs that are running video calls
Tab tooltips that show page information as well as other tabs opened from the same domain
Browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA]. Since its inception in 2019, Opera GX has quickly become the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more custom internet experience. Along with countless customization options including color themes, sound effects, background music, and a gaming-inspired design, GX includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer’s resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users kill the most resource-draining tabs, and GX Cleaner to purge those old unwanted files.
New battle system, party members, and more arriving in free update coming to all platforms
SINGAPORE – Nov. 19, 2024 –YIIK I.V, the definitive version of mind-bending adventure YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG from Ysbryd Games and Ackk Studios,digs deeper into shattering dimensions on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Windows PC via Steam and GOG as a free update on Monday, 2 Dec. 2024. Join the team for a commemorative stream tonight on Alex’s own YouTube channel at 2:00 am CET / 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET.
What should have been a happy homecoming becomes a collapse of reality as college graduate Alex is struck with a vision of a disappearing woman trapped in an iron maiden. Fueled by an obsession to reveal the truth, his investigation threatens to tear the boundaries of his world.
Meanwhile, The Nameless Child clings to the hope of reuniting with her long-lost brother as she trades her name for a party invitation. Recover the missing details of her past as she searches for a way to save both the Good Brother and the Bad Brother.
Experience Alex and The Nameless Child’s converging stories as they navigate an incomprehensible world of dangerous dreamlike dungeons riddled with intricate puzzles, deadly traps, and odd adversaries inspired by PS1 graphics.
Encounter peculiar allies along the descent into saturated, cryptic realms. Endure the unpredictable charisma of The Handsome Krow, hired to carry out plans for an upcoming guerrilla film. Meet method actress Asuka Furutani and decipher the line between performance and reality as the group encounters combat challenges like never before.
Battle bizarre entities in an arcane dance of turn-based combat. Be protected by mysterious beings known as Karta, which act as your first line of defense. Collect, strategize, and equip up to three Karta, each possessing distinct passive and active abilities and separate HP defenses. Engage in The Dark Game, a new battle system where you race against the flow of blood, balancing wounds and outlasting enemies.
Alongside extensive updates to YIIK’s cast and combat system, I.V also offers additional and improved cutscenes, reimagined dungeon layouts, ten new areas, revamped Monster Dens to explore and power up, 150 new tracks, and an all-new leveling system within Alex’s Mind Dungeon: make great leaps in logic to uncover abilities, Karta, narrative secrets, and more.
“We want to thank our supportive community for their patience as my brother Brian and I put our hearts and souls into the development of I.V,” said Andrew Allanson, co-founder and co-director of Ackk Studios. “We hope they find everything they’re looking for in the ultimate YIIK experience!”
YIIK I.V arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Windows PC via Steam and GOG on Monday, 2 Dec. 2024, with English and Japanese language support.
Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.
About Ackk Studios
Established in 2013, Ackk Studios is a New Jersey-based developer of PC and console games with a focus on experimental storytelling and gameplay mechanics. Their releases to date include Two Brothers and YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG, which have garnered industry attention and a devoted fanbase across the world.
After a mysterious artifact appears literally right in our bedroom, we sneak into the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone looking for answers only to find ourselves knee-deep in mutants, deadly anomalies, and the warring factions in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Gameplay
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Developer: GSC Game World Publisher: GSC Game World Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Release Date: 21st November, 2024 Price: $59.99 USD
Recommended – “STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl may be bug-riddled but that doesn’t hamper what is a satisfyingly challenging and highly unique experience that will keep players on their toes.”
Enter the dilapidated Border Post and seek out – or flee – horrifying realities in CRITICAL REFLEX’s next chilling experience
BORDER POST, ???? – Nov. 19, 2024 – Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette, Mouthwashing) and developer Julien Eveillé welcome you to your new job at the Border Post in the dread-inducing totalitarian horror game THRESHOLD,out now on Steam for $9.99, plus an additional 10% off discount for launch. Be a good worker and keep the trains running on time while confronting existential dread in this oppressive, low-poly, narrative experience.
Breathe in.
High in the mountains, an endless train thunders through a decaying station. This is the Border Post. Your job is simple: blow a whistle to keep the train on schedule. But the air is thin up here. Complete tasks, ration your oxygen, and enjoy the company of your fellow worker. Be a good worker.
Breathe out.
Key Features
Keep on Schedule: Your job is simple. Blow the whistle, keep the train on time. Just don’t look inside the train.
Careful Breaths: Air is thin at the Border Post. Each step, each whistle blow draws the end nearer. Good work is rewarded with air canisters. Be a good worker.
Maintain the Post: Deliver the reports, clean the water filter, collect wood. Keep busy. Ignore the smell.
Make Friends: Call for MO, your fellow worker, for assistance and to answer your questions. Except that one – don’t ask him that question.
Your Choices Matter: What country are you from? How could it matter? Experience a semi-linear narrative where every moment could be a new branching path. Or not. Such is life.
THRESHOLD is available now on Steam for $9.99, plus an additional 10% off discount for launch. For more information, follow CRITICAL REFLEX on Twitter and visit www.criticalreflex.com. Follow CR Channel on Twitter and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.
About Julien Eveillé
Julien Eveillé has been developing games for seven years, previously at Arkane Studios and now at Crytek and as an independent developer. He strives to create novel experiences centered on unique mechanics and challenging stories while bringing a message to players.
About CRITICAL REFLEX
CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com
About CR Channel
CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy
Hertfordshire,19th November 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force announced that a free demo for their tactical action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, will be available on the 22nd November on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. While fans wait to experience the game for themselves, a brand-new DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS trailer has also been released today, showcasing an in-depth look at gameplay features.
Take a closer look at DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Gameplay overview on YouTube
In the game’s free demo, players will be able to experience some of the most intense combat in DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise history with the “Battle of Sishui Gate”. Alongside legendary figures from the Three Kingdoms such as Cao Cao, Sun Jian, and Liu Bei, players will slash through massive enemy forces and battle powerful generals in the immersive battlefield.
In addition to the standard edition, fans can now pre-order the “DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS TREASUREBOX”, which includes the base game, a Special Cloth Poster (B3), the Original Soundtrack, and an Original Book.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is set to be released on 17th January 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. For more information, visit the official website.
About DYNASTY WARRIORS
DYNASTY WARRIORS is a tactical action series of games that spans over 20 years and has shipped over 21 million units worldwide. Traditionally, players take on the role of officers from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms while battling through hordes of soldiers in 1 vs. 1,000 gameplay. With the latest title, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, developer Omega Force returns to these roots and delivers what the series has aimed for since its inception: the overwhelming sense of realism of a battlefield where large armies of opposing sides meet, the exhilarating feeling of advancing with your allies and pushing up the battle line, and the thrill of striking down countless enemies.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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Fatshark revealed its upcoming free update Grim Protocols in a tense narrative trailer.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 19, 2024. Today, Fatshark announces that Grim Protocols, their upcoming free update to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, will release on December 3 and on all platforms, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The update will introduce a new game mode, a new mission, new weapon families, a time-limited special event to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, quality of life improvements and more.
The Grim Protocols free update features:
New Game Mode – Havoc: Think you’ve mastered the threat over Tertium? Think again. Havoc is a new end-game experience that will test the resolve of the most seasoned operative. Be ready to face daunting challenges and earn new cosmetic rewards.
New Mission – Dark Communion: Return to the Carnival and explore its darkest corners. Steel yourself as you face hordes of cultists who will stop at nothing to achieve their dark communion.
Three New Weapon Families: tear through waves of enemies by wielding the destructive might of the Two-Handed Force and Power Swords, and the Ogryn Heavy Stubber.
Anniversary Special Event: to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the game will host an event that will reward players with a unique weapon trinket.
And more: including the expansion of the Penance progression track with new challenges and rewards, as well as quality of life improvements such as an extension of the Party Finder feature.
Warhammer 40,000 : Darktide is available now on Steam, Windows Store and Xbox Series S/X. It is available for preorder on PlayStation 5.
About Fatshark®
Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com
About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
Travel to a new hunting location in “Salzwiesen Park,” befriend the new “German Shorthaired Pointer” companion, and unlock new weapons with the “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack”
STOCKHOLM – Nov. 19, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has revealed three new premium DLC packs coming to theHunter: Call of the Wild on Dec. 3, 2024, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs will be available for purchase individually, but players will be able to grab all three new packs at a discount with the “Winter Hunting Bundle” for $15.99, available only until Jan. 31, 2025. A free game update is also on the way on Dec. 3, introducing “Hunter Challenges,” two new “Great Ones,” and more!
The new slate of content was announced earlier today during the first-ever theHunter: Call of the WildWinter Preview Showcase, where fans got a first look at new features and surprises coming to the game this winter. In case you missed it, the complete broadcast is available to watch now on YouTube.
Take a journey to Schleswig-Holstein, sitting near the border of northern Germany and Denmark, and experience the natural beauty of possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world with the “Salzwiesen Park” DLC. Explore a compact salt marsh habitat teeming with 15 different species, including two new birds – the plump Gadwall and distinctive Ferruginous Duck – plus two new “Great Ones!” (These Great Ones will also become available in other reserves through the free update.) The DLC also adds the Clay Shooting Range, where you can put your accuracy skills to the test and compete against friends, as well as the new GOPI 10G GRAND Shotgun. The “Salzwiesen Park” DLC launches on Dec. 3 for $6.99.
The “German Shorthaired Pointer” DLC introduces a third dog breed to theHunter: Call of the Wild! On your command, this new hunting companion will point you in the direction of your desired prey, helping players track down animals faster. Players who already own the Bloodhound or Labrador Retriever are in for a real treat: through a free new update coming on Dec. 3 for all dog owners, you can customize your very own expert hunting dog by enhancing one dog with the skills of two! For example, by combining the skills of a Pointer and a Retriever, you can train your dog to skillfully flush out birds and efficiently retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot. The “German Shorthaired Pointer” DLC launches on Dec. 3 for $5.99.
The “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” is the first-ever DLC made in direct partnership with theHunter: Call of the Wild’s amazing community. The pack includes three bolt-action rifles chosen by fans – the Vallgarda .375, Johansson .450, and Fors Elite .300 – each tailored with different characteristics to engage a variety of animal classes with impressive accuracy. The “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” will launch on Dec. 3 for $4.99.
A free update is also on the way for all theHunter: Call of the Wild players on Dec. 3. Beyond the new dog skill customization feature and two new Great Ones (Pheasant and Red Fox), the update will introduce “Hunter Challenges,” offering both daily and weekly challenges that players can complete to earn in-game currency. Additionally, photo challenges will also make a comeback!
theHunter: Call of the Wild is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website.
theHunter: Call of the Wild offers the most immersive hunting experience ever created. Players can immerse themselves in the atmospheric single-player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. Since its release in 2017, theHunter: Call of the Wild has grown to feature an incredibly diverse animal species roster across multiple unique reserves, and continues to actively engage millions of players. theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4.
About Expansive Worlds
Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.
About Avalanche Studios Group
Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
Black One Blood Brothers, developed by independent creator Victor, also known as Helios Studio, brings to the tactical FPS genre a rich solo experience distinguished by exceptional strategic depth.
To mark the release of a major new game update for its Early Access version, check out the new video titled In Control.
Nantes, France, November 19, 2024: Helios Studio announces the release of a major new update alongside a fresh showcase video for the game Black One Blood Brothers, currently available in Early Access on Steam.
In its latest update, Black One Blood Brothers, which already features 20 maps for its solo campaign, expands with two new theaters of operations: New World Stronghold and Carrier Deck. The update also introduces an enhanced version of the UAV, improving the vertical aspect of missions. Additionally, a brand-new campaign editor has been implemented, complementing the existing map editor. Players can now enjoy unparalleled control over the game by creating and sharing custom maps and campaigns with the community via Steam Workshop. On top of these additions, the update delivers numerous improvements and optimizations.
Get a glimpse of the action today by watching the In Control video for Black One Blood Brothers!
Black One Blood Brothers is a remarkable achievement, developed by Victor (Helios Studio), a solo independent developer. This tactical FPS provides a deep strategic experience playable in single player, with extensive customization options and high replayability. The game is benefiting from growing popularity among early access players on Steam, with its official version 1.0 release scheduled for 2025.
In Black One Blood Brothers, players have comprehensive control over every aspect of the game: from making strategic and tactical decisions using the TacMap and Quick Orders menu, to deeply customizing operators and their equipment, and fine-tuning difficulty levels for gameplay tailored to individual preferences and skills. With features like map, mission, and campaign creation – all shareable via Steam Workshop – the game offers a diverse experience that caters to FPS enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds.
Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Joining the “Black One” unit, you become part of an elite force composed of top operators from around the World. This time, the threat is global, driving Black One into high-risk missions across the globe in the hope of resolving an unprecedented conflict. Operating independently of any government, this unit works from the shadows, free from political games and diplomatic constraints. As the leader of this squad, you’re tasked with executing complex missions where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Customize your crew, plan and adjust your tactics dynamically, and enjoy high replayability.
Campaign Mode: Operation “Serpent’s Whisper” – During the adventure offered in the campaign mode through Operation “Serpent’s Whisper”, the story kicks off in response to the insurgent group “New World,” which has launched devastating attacks across the globe within days. Your mission is to neutralize this threat and trace the funding behind these attacks through 20 increasingly challenging missions. Be advised, the loss of an operator is permanent!
Gameplay & Realism – Developed in collaboration with a former French Special Forces Commando Marine, “Black One Blood Brothers” stands out for its demanding and immersive gameplay. Command a squad of 10 operators, each with unique skills, and seamlessly switch between them to leverage their specialties in either first-person or third-person view. Success hinges on meticulous planning, optimal equipment management, and teamwork.
Plans & Quick Orders – Implement precise action sequences for each squad member using a complex yet intuitive “Battle Plan” system. Organize your forces into multiple teams, coordinate their movements, and devise custom tactics to tackle any situation, or switch to real-time command with “Quick Orders” for dynamic decision-making.
High-Risk Missions – Undertake high-risk missions including target neutralization, hostage rescue, bomb defusal, and retrieval of secret documents.
Customize your Squad – Customization is at the heart of “Black One Blood Brothers.” Build your squad from the ground up, selecting each member’s skills and arming them with the finest arsenal.
Game Modes & Replayability – With a variety of game modes (Dynamiccampaign, Spec Ops, War, POW, Siege, Lone Wolf, Blind Ops) and a powerful,user-friendly map editor, “Black One Blood Brothers” offers vastreplayability. Customize yourmissions, adjust difficulty, select your battlefields, and share your creations with the community through the Steam Workshop.
Victor, solo developer and founder of Helios Studio, commented: “Creating Black One Blood Brothers has been a true passion project that took me several years to build. My goal was to bring back the joy of a single-player tactical FPS, where everyone can play at their own pace and develop their own combat strategies. But I also wanted to go further with the innovative Battle Plan feature, adding an extra layer of strategy on top of the first-person view and quick commands. Seeing the game’s community grow has been a real pleasure, and I’m thrilled to release this new update, which directly addresses players’ feedback.”
ABOUT HELIOS STUDIO is a video game development studio founded and led by Victor. Specializing in Unreal Engine development for the past 8 years, Victor is passionate about creating immersive worlds. His latest project, Black One Blood Brothers, a tactical military FPS, is available on Steam. Victor strives for excellence to deliver a unique and immersive gaming experience.
LONDON, UK – November 19, 2024 – Hop into an un-frog-gettable turn-based strategy game and help a band of toads defend their swamp against evil in Toads of the Bayou, a ribbiting strategy roguelike available today on Steam.
Combining frog-like deck building with tactical toad-based combat, Toads of the Bayou sees players hop into combat as a band of toads caught in the fight against a great evil afflicting their accursed bayou.
Create a powerful deck to leapfrog your enemies and survive against the dreadful Baron Samedi’s forces in strategic grid-based combat, combining tactical movement cards with powerful combat cards to defeat waves of minions and mighty bosses.
Play as three unique toads each with their own abilities and traits, and restore and expand the bayou’s Tavern to gain new cards from your allies. Discover new defensive traps and harness the power of vodou as you lead your toads into battle across three islands, unlocking upgrades to help your toads’ chances of survival on future runs.
Toads of the Bayou Features:
Fortify the bayou and hop into strategic grid-based combat in a challenging mix of turn-based tactics and run-based roguelike deck building.
Play as three toads on a mission to defend their bayou from Baron Samedi’s evil forces.
Lead your toads into battle against waves of minions and 10 fearsome bosses across three different islands, earning upgrades at the end of each run to help the future survival of your toads.
Build a personalised deck with over 50 unique cards, combining tactical movement cards with powerful combat cards to overcome your enemies.
Upgrade and restore the Tavern to gain new abilities, cards, and allies to join you on your journey.
Toads of the Bayou is available now on Steam for £7.99 GBP / $9.99 USD / €9.99, with an additional 10% discount available for the first week of launch.
About La Grange Studio
La Grange is an independent development studio, set in the North of France. It was founded in 2020 by Alexandre CLEMENT, a passionate geek who had always navigated between art and computer science, until he decided to do both at once. La Grange aims at convoking multicultural elements to propose engaging gaming experiences.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.
