New unboxing video details all the inbox goodies available for the devilish 2D action platformer 

Barcelona, Spain – November 13, 2024. Global publisher and distributor SelectaPlay has today confirmed that the physical Standard and Collector’s Edition of the action packed 2D Morkull Ragast’s Rage will launch on December 4th across European specialist retailers for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!

Developed by Disaster Games, Morkull Ragast’s Rage is an exciting 2D action game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration. Take control of Morkull, God of Death and Darkness and Lord of the Ragast, and get ready to experience awesome gameplay mechanics that allow him to break the fourth wall and communicate with the player in some exciting and unexpected ways! 

The physical Standard and Collector’s Editions of Morkull Ragast’s Rage will be published and distributed by SelectaPlay and have been crafted to please even the God of Death and Darkness himself! 

Fans can choose the physical Standard Edition for either PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch and enjoy the delight of cracking open a fresh box of platform action gaming or opt to dive deeper into the world of Morkull Ragast’s Rage and pick up the highly coveted Collector’s Edition. 

The limited Collector’s Edition will come with the physical release of the game, a set of awesome character stickers, a beautiful colour artbook with concept art and designs from the game, a set of colour art postcards, a CD of the game’s soundtrack (along with a digital download code) and a fabric patch featuring the devilish protagonist all housed in a specially designed collector’s box. 

Not sure which edition to add to your collection? Fear not, as SelectaPlay has created a special unboxing video showcasing the Standard and Collector’s Edition content. Check it out below and head over to your local specialist retailer to pre-order your copy today! 

Get ready to play as Morkull, the villain of this story who has some interesting knowledge. . . He knows that he is a character in a video game. He also knows the existence of a player who controls him (that is, you) and he knows of some developers who have created him (that is, us).

Your objective? Help Morkull escape from the Ragast so he can rule and carry out his evil plans around the world. Yep, that’s right. your typical cliché villain….

• Art and animation – Morkull Ragast ‘s Rage is completely hand-drawn and animated frame by frame. Inspired and influenced by traditional animated films and other two-dimensional video games. This traditional animation endows the entire cast of characters with great naturalness and life within.
• Break out of the fourth wall – What makes the game special is Morkull himself, his personality and character along with that fourth wall break that allows him to talk to players as if he were right there. We have endowed Morkull with great charisma and personality, constantly generating a lighthearted atmosphere, loaded with constant humour, bad jokes and pop culture references.
• Combat system – You’ll have your own hands and all the power that comes with being the God of Death and Darkness of course… plus you’ll have a wide selection of combos and abilities that will allow you to fight your way through the deepest corners of the Ragast.

The physical Standard and Collector’s Editions of  Morkull Ragast’s Rage will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 via European specialist retailers on December 4th. Both the physical and digital versions can now be pre-ordered. Check local retailers for pricing and availability. The physical Standard Edition will also be available in North America. The digital launch date of Morkull Ragast’s Rage will be announced soon. 

About Disaster Games

Disaster Games is a videogame studio founded in 2023, located in Zaragoza, Spain and formed by a group of young developers who are currently working on Morkull Ragast’s Rage.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favorite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences. 

Battle solo or co-op in a hilariously unpredictable, dynamic campaign where strategy meets irreverence

Montreal, Canada, November 13th, 2024 – In the future, the killbots will rise. To prepare for this inevitable cataclysm, the two-person studio at Universe Workshop, in partnership with Signal Space Lab, have revealed that they’ve been developing the real-time tactics game Killbot General so we can simulate the impending robot warfare we know we’re all headed for. In preparation, three trailers have been unveiled: Botscaping, Origin Story and Deep Dive trailer. We may not be able to defeat the killbots – their reign is inevitable – but we can sure as hell join them!

Coming to Steam in 2025, Killbot General offers satisfying real-time tactics packed into 5-minute battles. In a world where Killbots are split in factions fighting for dominance, you are your faction’s greatest general. Lead your fully-customized faction through a procedurally-generated dynamic campaign set in the wild, irreverent universe of the killbots. You’ll have to make split-second decisions on which troops to deploy, where and when to use artillery, which hills and valleys are worth going for. Make sure you’re accounting for topography, terrain and weather, as these elements could turn the tide of battle. The name of the game is strategy, not micromanagement or fast-clicking. Do you have what it takes to lead your battalion to glory?

Deploy solo or bring up to two friends in online co-op. You can even play through the story mode together, where each player will have to make decisions that alter how the narrative unfolds, ensuring that every playthrough can take wildly unexpected turns. 

Customize everything; from a faction’s name, motto and leader, to the cause it’s fighting for. Players can even customize unit names or use their own PNG images to create completely personalized flags. With multiple unit types and upgrade paths, Killbot General lets you create the unstoppable army of sentient toasters of your dreams!

“With Killbot General we wanted to focus on the satisfaction of making impactful tactical decisions, without requiring quick reflexes or micromanagement,” said Francois Bertrand, game director at Universe Workshop. “Also, we aimed to get right to the good stuff, without all the lengthy buildup or tedious cleanup. Think of it like blitz chess; you’ll have to think fast, but you won’t need to click fast.”

About Universe Workshop:

Over 10 years after co-creating the indie success Symphony and then working on a wide variety of licensed titles for PC and consoles including franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dead Island, as well as a few prototype projects and VR, Jean-Francois Hains and Francois Bertrand returned to their roots in 2021 to create the original and bonkers world of Killbot General, as Universe Workshop. 

Their efforts got noticed by fellow indies at Signal Space Lab, who integrated them as an independent label, where they continue to work on the game.

About Signal Space Lab: 

Founded in 2014, Signal Space Lab is an interactive creation studio specializing in immersive XR entertainment, video games, and audio production. Our goal is to advance the art of interactive media by imagining and producing original, innovative, and memorable experiences that materialize into sound, visual, and gaming environments.

Enlist for duty in the new turn-based war tactic roguelike

Mariehamn, Finland, 13th November 2024 | Solo developer Frans Wikman is excited to announce the upcoming release of Rogue Conflict— Where the inspiration of classic strategic war games meets roguelike gameplay. Featuring key pixel art designed by Wikman, players will assemble their army, face opposing army factions, engage in turn-based battles, and demonstrate their military expertise in paving their way to become the supreme leading faction.

Prepare for Combat!

Congratulations, you have just been assigned to your new post! Step into the boots of a war-decorated commander and unlock up to 15 different army factions. Each faction, from infantry units to powerful armored fighting tanks, brings its own distinct strengths and abilities to the battlefield. Players are challenged to think several moves ahead. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various enemy types, and use procedurally generated terrains from seven unique map styles to your advantage in outsmarting opponents.

Command your Forces

Begin every campaign with a transmission briefing from high command, outlining your mission objectives. Start with the deployment phase, where positioning your troops for optimal coverage of the battlefield is crucial. Create a plan of attack to infiltrate enemy territories. Use recon units to scout out enemy lines and captured village locations. Deploy artillery units to unleash powerful barrages that not only damage enemy units but also their morale. Coordinate with aircraft to provide air support, raining down from above while your tanks engage in close combat, delivering decisive blows to enemy forces. Dismantle your enemy’s strength and morale, depleting their health to zero, and complete all necessary objectives within the turn-count. 

Customize your army 

Adjust your strategies throughout ever-changing campaigns. Overcome enemy territories by securing enemy supply depots, radar stations, and nuclear power plants. Upon completion, players will have the opportunity to upgrade their troops’ capabilities through a Requisition Point System. Exchange RP points to obtain an intelligence report on enemy units ahead of battle, unlock boons and more advanced unit upgrades through new vehicles, equipment, and action abilities. 

Gameplay Features:

• Choose from 15 different armies to coordinate your most effective plan of attack.
• Randomized map combinations challenge players’ combat skills on foot and in the air.
• The game’s upgrade system offers boons to your units, reinforcement types, and large battle equipment such as tanks and aircraft.
• Run campaigns from a commander’s perspective, managing complete control over your army’s every move in battle.

About 

Frans Wikman is a solo developer based in Mariehamn, Finland. He is currently working on his debut game, Rogue Conflict. The game combines mechanics from several different wargames and turn-based strategy games he has played throughout his life. He aims to present them in a roguelike format, creating the very first wargame roguelike.

Bylina will be playable for the first time at G-STAR 2024, taking place from November 14-17

Prague, Czech Republic – November 13, 2024  – An epic adventure awaits in Busan this week, as Fulqrum Publishing and Far Far Games’  action RPG title Bylina will be playable for the first time at G-STAR 2024, where eager fans will be able to get hands-on with an early demo of the game, taking them on their first steps into a world inspired by Slavic myths and folktales.

Taking place from November 14-17 in the Bexco Exhibition Centre in Busan, South Korea, G-STAR 2024 is a global game exhibition that celebrates and promotes the advancement of both the domestic and global games industry. 

Bylina, which will showcase its first-ever playable demo at the event, takes players on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom to challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero. Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero’s powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone around him. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

Falconet dreams of following in the footsteps of his father, a fabled bogatyr – but during what seems like a simple task, he finds himself in the dark and mysterious Far Far Kingdom, where he meets his demise. To his surprise, the young hero is revived by a mysterious spirit with whom he must now share his body. Falconet faces three daunting tasks: reclaim control over his soul, uncover an ancient mystery surrounding his new companion, and save the world from imminent doom.

Bylina will be found at G-STAR from November 14-17 in A-16 (BTC Exhibition Hall 2, F06. G-STAR Indie Showcase 2.0: Galaxy powered by Steam), where attendees will find a demo build showcasing the earliest moments of Falconet’s journey. 

And for those eagerly awaiting the full experience, Bylina will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

About Fulqrum Publishing

Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive Me Father, and many others.

About Far Far Games

Founded in 2020 by alumni from Saber Interactive, Wargaming, and Swedish Futuregames University, Far Far Games is an independent game development studio. The team is currently focused on creating captivating experiences for PC and Console players based on proprietary IPs built on deep narrative and story.

Leap into a haunted arcade cabinet, now with ungodly new anomalies, bonus stages and more!

Vancouver, Canada, November 13th, 2024 – Publisher Over the Moon (The Fall, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia) and developer Treetop have today launched the first major update for their  4-player comedy horror game Terrorbytes on Steam Early Access. You can check out an all new trailer showcasing Terrorbytes’ retro arcade nightmarescape below:

Inspired by Tron, Stranger Things, and Lethal Company, Terrorbytes follows four teenagers who get sucked into a haunted arcade cabinet and forced to gather pellets for the horrifically mangled retro arcade hero Ms. Croak-Man.

Terrorbytes features a nifty hook where all players share the same energy pool, which is used for all actions – even sprinting! So you’ve got to work as a team to collect pellets and keep your energy reserves in check, all while being hunted by arcade anomalies. There’s also plenty of cool upgrades and special items, ranging from a humble flashlight, to a satisfying power washer, to map-room upgrades that allow players to spawn helpful arrows, decoys, or broadcast their voice to other players. Can you survive long enough to uncover the mysterious evil that has trapped you, and escape?

This latest update offers enhanced performance boosts and adds two new remixed, damaged environments and two new anomalies. These include The Mannequin, which is your common “weeping angel” phantom who moves only when you’re not looking at it, and the Jester, who dances for you and really just wants attention. Or he gets frustrated and kills you. Figuring out what his whole deal is is something of a puzzle in itself! 

About Over the Moon

Over The Moon is the award-winning developer of The Fall, The Fall Part 2: Unbound, and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia. Its design philosophy is relatively simple. It believes that when a project’s goals are clearly articulated and our various disciplines are aligned under those goals, the resulting products become more than the sum of their parts. It values creativity, humility and kindness. 

About Treetop

Treetop is a development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. It consists of John Warner, Trevor Da Silva, and Gregory Brown. Together, the three of them worked on The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, a recent release by John’s other company, Over The Moon Games. John is a 20 year industry veteran who has worked in the AAA, Mobile, and indie sectors. Trevor Da Silva  has had a similarly varied 12 year career. Greg is a rare artistic talent whose career is just getting started!

All aboard the Reuss Express for a murder mystery!

London, UK – November 13th 2024. Today, Robust Games and Chucklefish announced their point-and-click comedy adventure Loco Motive is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch November 21st!

Early birds will also be able to pick up the game for 10% off on launch week, between November 21st – 27th.

An eccentric heiress has been murdered aboard the Reuss Express, and you’re the main suspects! Cut down in her prime at the tender age of 89 years old, Lady Unterwald of the Wald-Bahn Rail Company leaves behind a legacy, an empire and a whole lot of questions…

Loco Motive tasks players with proving their innocence after the untimely murder of Lady Unterwald aboard her very own Reuss Express. Using the distinctive talents of a strait-laced lawyer, a novelist-turned-amateur-detective, and an undercover agent as they attempt to absolve themselves.

Along the way, players will encounter a fully voiced cast of eccentric and memorable characters, solve satisfyingly challenging puzzles, and piece together clues to prove their innocence. Enact justice and uncover the culprit!

What’s more, when players get stuck, they can always give the Dirk Chiselton Hotline a call Loco Motive features its own in-game tips hotline, gently guiding players towards solutions without any unwanted spoilers. Ring-a-ding-ding!

“We’re thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Adam Riches, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games. “From the humble origins of a simple game jam to a fully fledged adventure in its own right, the last few years have been a whirlwind” 
“My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity” said Joseph Riches, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games. “There was an unrelenting drive to make Loco Motive happen, and it’s our hope that players will see our passion and love for the genre reflected in this game.”

Loco Motive Features:

• A comedy adventure that hits like smooth jazz, set onboard a 1930s express train.
• Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure.
• Uncovering a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and sharp wit!
• Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers. 
• Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t leave your head scratching for hours.
• Beautifully detailed pixel art bursting with charm and character.
• A little nudge in the right direction when needed. Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line!
• Full Voice Acting with an all-star cast
• Steam Deck verified

Loco Motive is coming to November 21st and available in English and German on PC and Nintendo Switch for £14.99/ $17.99/ €17.99. 

Follow Loco Motive over on Twitter. Want to follow Chucklefish too? You’ll find them on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Phew!

About Loco Motive

Developed by Robust Games and published by Chucklefish, Loco Motive is a slapstick adventure packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! Play as Diana, Arthur and Herman to unwrap the mystery and put your point and click puzzle-solving skills to the test…

About Robust Games

Robust Games is an indie team based in London, UK, co-founded by two brothers. They have over ten years of industry experience, and a history of working on successful, critically acclaimed games such as Starbound, Kingdom Two Crowns and Wargroove.

About Chucklefish

Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove 1 & 2) and supported indie developers to realize their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Eastward, INMOST and Wildfrost. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent. 

Embrace the creative chaos on December 5th 

Watford, UK – 13th of November, 2024 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Pathos Interactive are thrilled to invite players to check-in to an exclusive playtest of Hotel Architect on Steam. Announced in a brand-new chaotic gameplay trailer, the playtest will take place from the 5th – 8th December, 2024. 

Prospective players are invited to become a part of the Hotel Architect journey, testing out new features and providing crucial feedback in the lead up to Early Access. Sign up for the playtest now. 

Hotel Architect is the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game. Design, build, and manage luxury hotels across the globe whilst juggling the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles. 

Hotel Architect Features:

• Advance in a career campaign or play in the sandbox mode
• Real-time dynamic building 
• Several unique zones to freely select from
• Attract a wide range of guests by impressing hospitality reviewers 
• Manage a wide range of staff and contractors 

Hotel Architect is coming soon to Steam Early Access, aspiring hoteliers can sign up for the playtest now.

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:  Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles,  Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect, DIG VR and KARMA: The Dark World.

Find @WiredP on  YouTube,  Discord, and  Twitter/X or search Wired Productions on Google. 

About Pathos Interactive

Pathos Interactive is a game studio founded in 2015, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is driven with a deep passion by gamers with an ambition to make the best games, striving for excellence and releasing one quality game at a time. Having released the real-time strategy game, Bannermen, on Steam, Pathos are currently working on Hotel Architect, a management and simulation game.

Players Will Test Their Mettle in New Raid and 50-Player Boss Encounter

BELLEVUE, WA – Nov 12, 2024 – The first expansion content release for Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds arrives with a series of titanic clashes against the primal forces of the wilderness. Launching on Tuesday, November 19 and titled Godspawn, this latest update will continue the story begun at launch. After coming face-to-face with the massive elemental beings known as titans, players will work with their Kodan allies to track down these behemoths to stop the chaos that looms over Janthir. A new legendary weapon, the Klobjarne spear, will give players six different possible looks for the blade as they jump into combat. Additionally, for the first time in five years, a new raid arrives in the game. Intrepid groups of up to 10 players will climb Mount Balrior to face off against the titans of Janthir in a challenging gauntlet of encounters that will reward them with some of the content’s marquee items and cosmetics. 

Today ArenaNet released a launch trailer, which you can view here.

In addition, a new Convergence encounter will be added to the game. First introduced as a new activity in Secrets of the Obscure, the Janthir Wilds Godspawn Convergence allows up to 50 players to encounter a reinterpretation of the titan Decima, showcasing the large-scale, multi-objective PvE events Guild Wars 2 is known for. Outside of battle, the new Sea Wave Glass weapon set joins a suite of new relics to enhance character customization, while a refreshed season of rewards in the Wizard’s Vault includes the Rot Stalker skin for armor and boots. On the homestead front, new decorations and crafting recipes will be available for players to further customize their living space when they are not saving the world. 

Godspawn is free for all players who purchased Janthir Wilds. Two more updates will follow over the coming months to conclude the expansion adventure.

About Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is a visually stunning online game that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role-playing environment combined with action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together, plus both team-based and World vs. World competitive battles. Available on Windows PC and Steam, the game is updated frequently with expansion and free content that chronicles the ongoing story of Tyria and introduces new environments and activities to explore. Yet with all these updates, the game continues the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more details, please visit www.guildwars2.com
 
About ArenaNet

ArenaNet is the developer of the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 and best-selling Guild Wars online role-playing games. The studio’s mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000 and it has attracted over 16 million players worldwide, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars 2 one of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time.

Overnight, Xbox and Compulsion Games released, ‘Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary,’ now available to watch on YouTube.

• Documentary: ‘Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary’ features brand-new gameplay and a behind-the-scenes look at the music, inspiration, and development of Compulsion Games’ upcoming action-adventure game.
• Actors: The documentary also features the actors who brought the characters to life, including: Performance and Voice Director, Ahmed Best (Star Wars Episodes I-III, The Mandalorian, Fallout 76); Actress for Hazel, Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire, Vagrant Queen, Atlanta); and Motion Capture and Stunt Actress for Hazel, Nona Parker Johnson (Fear the Walking Dead, Mayor of Kingstown).
• Box Set: Compulsion Games announced a South of Midnight box set in collaboration with Dutch design house and publisher Cook & Becker. The box set includes a 160-page art book, a two-LP vinyl with the full game soundtrack, a comic book by award-winning artist Rob Guillory, and artwork on metal and a Big Game Tours fridge magnet featuring an alligator and an airboat. The box set is available for pre-order from Cook & Becker starting today.

South of Midnight will launch in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam, Cloud – or play it day one with Game Pass.

For more info on the documentary and box set, check out today’s post on Xbox Wire.

Liberte, a French Revolution-inspired hack’n’slash with card game and roguelite elements, is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles on November 15. The title is distinguished by a dynamic combat system and a storyline combining political intrigue with occultism. Liberte also refers to the works of H.P. Lovecraft and body horror movies. The game has already hit PC, and will also be released on PlayStation 5 in the next few months.

The game was developed by Polish studio Superstatic and appeared first on PC. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for the development and release of Liberte on consoles.

Liberte is a hack’n’slash game, which also offers, among other things, elements of a card game and roguelite. The gameplay mainly involves exploration and combat. Under a dynamic combat system, the player can create any combination from more than 100 available skill and talent cards. In doing so, both white and firearms can be used.

Liberte (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/liberte/9phrvpz2l3t0
Liberte (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590160/Liberte/

The plot of the game refers to historical events related to the French Revolution. The creators’ inspirations also include the works of H.P. Lovecraft and the films of David Cronenberg.

In Liberte, the player finds himself in an alternate version of 18th-century Paris during the French Revolution. The chaos is compounded by the appearance of a being from another dimension – the mysterious Lady Bliss. The player takes on the role of Rene, who is chosen by Lady Bliss to find the next ruler from among the representatives of the four factions vying for power. As the story progresses, other characters can also be impersonated.

Liberte – main features:

• hack’n’slash in the reality of revolution;
• Lovecraftian mysteries;
• dynamic battles;
• a plot that combines political intrigue with the occult;
• a unique card system.

Liberte’s release date for the Xbox Series X|S is set for November 15, 2024, with a PlayStation 5 release also scheduled for 2024/2025.