Net Yaroze Games Join Antstream Arcade: Reviving Retro Gaming Innovation

London, UK – 12th November 2024 – Antstream Arcade, the world’s largest retro game streaming platform, is excited to announce the addition of classic Net Yaroze games to its ever-growing library of timeless titles coming November 12th, 2024.

Net Yaroze was a groundbreaking initiative launched by Sony in 1997, offering aspiring game developers the tools to create and share their own games on the PlayStation. Unlike expensive and complex development kits, Net Yaroze provided an affordable, user-friendly entry point, giving hobbyists and bedroom coders the chance to experiment with game design. For a nominal fee, users received a black PlayStation console, special software, and access to a supportive developer community, with technical guidance from Sony. This initiative marked a significant step in democratising game development, laying the foundation for the indie game movement that thrives today.

Beyond the technical resources, Net Yaroze fostered a vibrant community of creators who collaborated and shared their work through online forums. While commercial release wasn’t possible, many unique and inventive games were born from the platform, some of which were featured on demo discs and gaming magazines. However, many of these titles are now considered “lost media,” as few copies or records of the games exist today. 

A generation of developers got their start with Net Yaroze, with many going on to have successful careers in the gaming industry. It was a proving ground for creativity, showing how passion and ingenuity could overcome limited resources. Net Yaroze’s legacy endures, and by bringing some of the iconic titles from the past to Antstream Arcade, we’re giving players access to the pioneering spirit of independent gaming that defined the Net Yaroze era.

The collection includes standout titles like Time Slip, a puzzle-platformer with a unique time-manipulation mechanic. The game challenged players to navigate complex levels by creating clones of their character and rewinding time to solve puzzles. Despite its creativity and innovative gameplay, with few copies or playable versions available, it is a rare gem in the history of indie game development.

For those who enjoy puzzle-solving, Pushy IIb delivers addictive gameplay as players push crates and blocks to clear paths and reach the goal. Although it did not see commercial release, its lasting appeal lies in the way it bridged cultural and technical boundaries which made it particularly popular in Japan. 

Bouncer 2 took a different take on brick-breaker style games. With a quirky and challenging action theme, players controlled a spring-like character tasked with navigating through levels by bouncing around and through obstacles and enemies.  Its simple premise was enhanced by difficult physics-based challenges, making it both rewarding and frustrating for players.

Adventure Game brings a charming, exploration-based experience reminiscent of classic RPGs. Players navigate through dungeons, solve puzzles, and fight monsters, capturing the spirit of 90s adventure gaming with its retro aesthetic and challenging design.

In an early take on isometric mech combat, and written in just four months by its indie creator, Arena was a fast-paced, multiplayer-focused game. Its intensity and focus on player-versus-player combat made it a standout title for the program. It pitted players against each other in a top-down combat arena where quick reflexes and strategic use of weapons were key to victory.

Antstream Arcade’s CEO, Steve Cottam, said: “We’re thrilled to preserve and celebrate the spirit of innovation that Net Yaroze games represent. These titles, created by passionate developers from around the world, offer a fascinating insight into the early indie gaming movement. We will continue working with these fantastic creators and developers to continue to bring new titles to the Antstream platform.”

With the addition of Net Yaroze titles, Antstream users can experience a new layer of retro gaming history, alongside thousands of arcade and console classics. The platform continues to build the largest, most diverse collection of retro games available for streaming.

Antstream Arcade is available from 32.99*, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment from 72.99*. (*Local currencies & platforms apply.)

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest officially licensed retro game platform, featuring more than 1300 games available to stream. The extensive and impressive catalogue includes titles from the early systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64, to Arcade classics and games from SNES, Megadrive, and PlayStation One, and even features newly developed arcade games. Tournaments and challenges mean that these classic games can be played in new ways, allowing players to compete with the active community. With the gaming service accessible on a multitude of devices, including PC, mobile, Xbox, PlayStation and more, Antstream ensures you can enjoy gaming anytime, anywhere!

Join Muffin & co. on more adorable adventures from November 12 to 21 

Shanghai, China — November 12, 2024 | After the popularity of their first test, XD Games are excited to announce a second and final closed beta for fantasy MMO Go Go Muffin starting today until November 21, ahead of the game’s release on December 3! 

Go Go Muffin offers players the chance to enjoy multiplayer magic from the palm of their hand. Launching on mobile later this year, the adorably cozy MMO boasts stylish character outfits, incredibly cute Melomon pets, and a variety of fun classes to choose from! 

The second closed beta test is set to run from November 12 at 5PM PDT to November 21 at 11PM PDT. Players can explore dungeons, join guilds and adventure with friends! Progression will be wiped once the test period ends, however, so everyone will have an even playing field on release day on December 3. Go Go Muffin will offer in-game purchase rebates, allowing players to receive voucher refunds on select items purchased during the CBT2, which can be used after the game officially launches.

Join the closed beta here, and don’t forget to pre-register your interest in the game here for a number of amazing launch rewards!

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XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Hit the jackpot with a new campaign episode featuring three new maps and four new playable survivors for the ultimate co-op zombie shooterFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nov. 12, 2024 – Bada-bing, bada-bang! World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film, announced today it’s headed to Las Vegas for its next expansion with the new “Sin City Apocalypse” update, launching Dec. 5, 2024, on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Headlining the grand opening will be the new “Vegas” premium story campaign episode, featuring three new missions in new map locations, four new survivors, and tons of glitz, glamour and gore. There’ll also be new premium cosmetics for true high rollers, along with free content such as the WASP-180 Defensive SMG weapon and a new Bells trinket.

Set against the bright lights of Sin City, the “Vegas” story episode features four new survivors in a battle which will take you through the heart of the strip into a grand casino. Fight the zekes for survival while enjoying the sights and sounds of the town, but don’t forget: this isn’t a vacation. See if you can beat the odds and make it away with your winnings – and your life – intact! The “Vegas” story episode will be available on December 5 for $9.99.

A night out on the town demands a little style, so Aftermath players will also be able to grab the new premium “Vegas Skin Pack”DLC on December 5 for $4.99, featuring a glamorous outfit for new survivor Sara Benedict, along with four dazzling new weapon skins, one each for the 1911 Protector Pistol, PAC-15 Sporting Carbine, WASP-180 Defensive SMG, and 1877 SBL Repeating Rifle.

World War Z: Aftermath is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

The smell of fungus will cause fear and gnashing of teeth in the distant future…

Madrid, Spain – 12 November 2024. Meridiem is pleased to announce that Smells Like a Mushroom – 100% Vegan Edition, the hilarious third-person shooter/platformer developed by Red Limb Studio and digitally published by Fatal Error and Destructive Creations, is now available for PlayStation 5 as a special physical edition. 

Meridiem is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the physical 100% Vegan Edition for PlayStation 5 and includes a super cool neon-effect packshot, an exclusive and mega-cute sticker set, and a Boss Guide, specially designed to prepare you for all the challenges you’ll face in this vegan adventure.

The intelligence of these ancient organisms far exceeds that of all living things in the universe. Their goals are simple: extermination, infection and reproduction – a fungal massacre! Only the plants that inhabit the Earth after the extinction of human civilization are capable of fighting them!

Will they succeed? Even the president of the United Plates, A. Lincorn, couldn’t tell. The truth is that “Smells Like a Mushroom” is an utterly absurd adventure for shooter and platformer fans.

The fun of the game is not only provided by shooting these creatures, but also by hilarious dialogues, a unique electronic soundtrack and a plot full of symbols of “human” pop culture.

Smells Like a Mushroom – 100% Vegan Edition is now available in physical format for PlayStation 5. For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com

About Meridiem

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

Patch 7.1 Brings A Mountain of New Battle Content and Updates for Players, with More to Come in Patch 7.11 and 7.15 Later This Year

12 November, 2024 – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the first major update for FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online following the release of the latest expansion, Dawntrail™, with Patch 7.1 “Crossroads.”

The patch arrives with an array of new content and updates including the continuation of the Warrior of Light’s journey following the conclusion of the Dawntrail expansion. Exciting new challenges also await, such as the Yuweyawata Field Station dungeon, the Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden trial, the Jade Stoa (Unreal) trial and the debut of the long-awaited FINAL FANTASY XI crossover alliance raid series, “Echoes of Vana’diel.”

Additionally, the Patch 7.1x series will include a number of further updates in the coming months, each arriving with a variety of content and changes to the gameplay experience. Patch 7.11 launches on Tuesday 26^th November and introduces the highly anticipated Futures Rewritten (Ultimate), providing a new challenge in an epic battle. This 8-player raid features some familiar faces from the Shadowbringers™ expansion. Patch 7.15, currently scheduled to launch on Tuesday 17^th December, will add a new custom delivery NPC, new Hildibrand quests and additional Wachumeqimeqi quests. On Tuesday 24^th December, one week following the launch of Patch 7.15, an entirely new difficulty tier in the form of the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) alliance raid will be unleashed. This 24-player, high-difficulty alliance raid will offer a new type of content for players to face. Then, on Tuesday, 21^st January 2025, Patch 7.16 will bring additional role quests.

Details on Patch 7.1, the upcoming releases of Patch 7.11, 7.15 and 7.16 can be found below: 

Patch 7.1 – Releasing Tuesday 12^th November

• New Main Scenario Quests – Crossroads
• New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel – Jeuno: The First Walk
• New Dungeon – Yuweyawata Field Station
• New Trial – The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden
• New Unreal Trial – The Jade Stoa (Unreal): Face off against Byakko, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
• New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to undertake new allied society quests for the Pelupelu that are designed for battle classes and jobs
• New Game+ Support for Patch 7.0 – Replay main scenario quests, job quests, and role quests
• Duty Support Additions – Support for the non-main scenario quest dungeon Halatali will be implemented, with further additions in the future
• Player Housing Update – The ability to select interior designs from different residential areas regardless of the location of the plot and new interior designs will be added
• Player Versus Player Update – Rework of multiple Crystalline Conflict maps, PvP action changes, and more
• Miscellaneous Updates – Additional updates for the Hall of the Novice with training for a wide range of different battle mechanics, NPC voiceovers added to Doman Mahjong, and more

Patch 7.11 – Releasing Tuesday 26^th November

• New Ultimate Raid – Futures Rewritten (Ultimate)

Patch 7.15 – Releasing Tuesday 17^th December

• A New Custom Delivery Client – Nitowikwe
• Additional Wachumeqimeqi Quests – Players who have completed all Wachumeqimeqi quests will be able to enjoy a finale to wrap-up their respective stories
• New Hildibrand Quest Series – Everyone’s favorite inspector returns for more antics in Dawntrail

Tuesday 24^th December

• Chaotic Alliance Raid – The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): A new 24-player, high-difficulty alliance raid arriving one week after Patch 7.15

Patch 7.16 – Releasing Tuesday 21^st January, 2025

• Additional Role Quests
  
  For more information and the latest updates on content set to arrive with Patch 7.1 and subsequent patches, please visit the promotional site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/patch_7_1

Flibustier Paris is a family-owned jewelry brand, creating high-quality jewels “Handmade in France”. In collaboration with FFXIV, Flibustier Paris has created a dedicated collection of 3 bracelets in gemstones and 925 silver, representing each Grand Company from the game: The Maelstrom, The Order of the Twin Adder and The Immortal Flames. Pre-orders start today on Friday 1^st November on both International and Japanese Flibustier Paris websites. For more information and to pre-order, please visit: https://flibustierparis.com/

With more than 30 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn™, the Heavensward™ and Stormblood™expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

About Square Enix Ltd

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Season 1 Now Live and 6v6 Pro Quidditch Mode Releases

Warner Bros. Games have announced that Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, the ultimate fast-paced Quidditch experience, is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Players can now purchase the digital Standard Edition for $49.95 (SRP) and the physical and digital Deluxe Editions for $59.95 (SRP) on Nintendo Switch*, as well as PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Season 1 has officially started, themed after the infamous Hogwarts class, Defense Against the Dark Arts. Season 1 will include the following:

• Holiday-themed events including Holidays at Hogwarts and the Yule Ball
• New Snowy Burrow map as part of the Holidays at Hogwarts event 
• Three all-new brooms with unique upgrade tracks
• Hero skins for Bellatrix LeStrange, Severus Snape and more
• New emotes, cosmetics, wands and more

Released last week was the all-new “Pro Quidditch Mode,” which introduces 6v6 PvP, allowing two teams of six players each to compete in competitive online matches.

Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions highlights the rush of flying across legendary arenas as either a Beater, Chaser, Keeper or Seeker in a variety of modes including solo play, competitive multiplayer and online co-op. From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, players will soar into legendary arenas playing as – or against – iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang and many others. And as a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack** when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account. 

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions released on Sept. 3, 2024 for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). The Nintendo Switch™ system edition and the Physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One is available now.

To learn more about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, visit https://www.quidditchchampions.com/.

Step inside the adventure of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ with a brand new, extended, Deep Dive Gameplay video. From exploring ancient, trap-filled tombs to infiltrating enemy encampments in disguise, and heart-pounding swings across treacherous chasms with his whip, every moment in Indiana’s journey holds a new discovery. 

From MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immerses players in an all-new single-player, narrative driven adventure. Blending cinematic set-pieces, puzzle-solving, and hand-to-hand combat, players will embark on an authentic Indiana Jones™ experience around the world to try and defeat the sinister forces working against them. 

Both Physical and Digital Editions for Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC are now available for pre-order. More information on the different game editions and all pre-orders bonuses can be found here. 

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ will be available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass on December 9 and launches in Spring 2025 on PlayStation 5. Stay tuned for more details at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/

Indiana Jones © & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site

Gear up for the frantic spaceship repair sim coming December 5th 

Leicester, UK – 11th November 2024 – Outrageous roguelite spaceship repair simulator Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop will explode onto Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch platforms on December 5th 2024.

Inspired by the comedy and aesthetics of Adventure Time and Rick & Morty, the frantic “fix-’em-up” Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop challenges players to embrace chaos as Wilbur, a vest-wearing, fox-headed mechanic, as he repairs ships for a cast of eccentric customers.

The ultra-tactile mechanics, combined with a roguelite format, create a unique and outlandish gameplay experience where players must frantically fumble, slice, loosen, tighten, grab, and drop in order to complete jobs within each daily time limit. For those who find the time pressure too intense, there’s also a Focused Fixing mode, which offers an alternative challenge in a non-timed environment.

A deluxe edition will also be available on release containing the base game, as well as the digital original soundtrack, digital artbook, and a drunk wilbur skin.

Windows PC players can brush up their skills ahead of launch, with a free Steam demo available to download and play now.

ABOUT KASEDO GAMES

Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.

Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.

Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘City of Gangsters’, Recipe for Disaster’, ‘Filament’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus’, ‘Rise of Industry’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’.

A soul-searching adventure awaits…

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — November 12, 2024 — Kakao Games is proud to announce the latest update to its popular mobile action RPG, Guardian Tales, and a brand new world to explore: World 20: Motori Mountain. Featuring an all-new hero and celebratory events, this fresh helping of content promises to capture the very souls of players as they delve into this world of cherry blossom and terror.

World 20 is set in the mysterious Motori Mountain and invites players to explore the ancient home of the soul mages. As they embark on a thrilling journey with new hero Dohwa, heir of the soul mage family, they’ll discover secrets that have been kept beyond the grave.

The reason for Necromantic adventure? Dohwa wields the transcendent power of spirits, rallying the aid of the supernatural to vanquish the evil yokai, all while saving a few lost souls along the way.

To celebrate Dohwa’s mystical debut, Kakao Games is hosting a special hero pickup event from now until November 26, as well as a commemorative event for the arrival of World 20 which celebrates everything that makes this spiritual plane so special. Players will compete in rift stage missions to earn points which can be exchanged for various rewards, including the exclusive weapon ‘Emma’ for the hero Loraine, as well as an Epic Limit Breaking Hammer.

Additionally, from now until November 25 players can participate in a free summon event, receiving a total of 50 hero/equipment summon tickets, with 10 tickets available each day.

A beloved mobile RPG, Guardian Tales’  boasts retro pixel graphics, immersive storytelling, unique humor, and distinctive control elements which have earned it popularity both domestically and internationally. For those who have bested World 19 (and previous worlds), the latest update presents the perfect opportunity to take up arms and dive back into the magic and mystery of Guardian Tales.

About Guardian Tales 

Guardian Tales from Kong Studios unites charming pixel art graphics and action-adventure dungeon crawling linked together by a journey traveling a rich diversity of worlds, inspired by the history of gaming. 

About Kong Studios

Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley of the U.S. The studio focuses on developing games with unique and new gameplay perspectives. The studio has so far released Dungeon Link and is now working on Guardian Tales for worldwide service. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

STOCKHOLM — November 11th, 2024 — Today, Paradox Arc and SquareNite released a new demo for Darfall, their upcoming hero-based, city-building survival game. The demo offers revamped graphics, an update to the Survival mode as well as a brand-new Scenario Editor. With the editor, players can unleash their creativity to design custom maps and game modes, adding further depth and replayability. The demo is available on Steam now for free. 

Darfall is a strategy game where players control a hero tasked with both exploring the surrounding lands to grow in power and managing a small village as it expands into a thriving town. By day, players gather resources, strengthen their hero, and develop their settlement—but as night falls, dark forces lurking in the land send waves of minions to attack. Each passing night brings stronger, more relentless enemies, challenging players to defend their home with increasing skill and strategy. 

The Scenario Editor offers freedom and creativity to players by allowing them to design and make their own maps, quests and even game modes. The editor has easy-to-use tools for editing terrain, triggers, quests, creating custom items and much more. Players can also share their creations via the Steam Workshop. 

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

For more information, please visit: www.paradoxinteractive.com/our-games/paradox-arc