November 6, 2024 – Gather your treasure-hunting team and set out on a quest for loot together with a major new content update for action roguelike Lost Castle 2, introducing a highly-requested 2-4 player local co-op mode. 

Available as a free content update for all Lost Castle 2 players today, embark on a treasure hunt from the comfort of your couch with 2-4 local players, teaming up with friends in an action-packed expedition for loot and priceless treasures. Discover over 30 different muskets, a brand-new ranged weapon type introduced in today’s update to fend off foes and help on your adventure to the enigmatic Dark Castle.

Visit the Goblin Merchant to discover new outfits and special run-modifying items, while seeking out Cursed Treasures, an all-new treasure type that curses the player with debuffs – but can be exchanged for extra special rewards…

Available now on Steam Early Access, Lost Castle 2 is an action-roguelike teeming with tempting treasures. Discover a loot-filled land shrouded by mountains in an action-packed beat ‘em-up roguelike for 1-4 players. Find treasures and trinkets to improve your strength and enhance your skills with passive effects, with powerful loot and tantalising bounty waiting for players willing to venture into the Dark Castle’s depths.

Discover your preferred playstyle with hundreds of weapons and armour to collect, and set out on an action-packed expedition as a solo adventurer or together with friends in local and online 2-4 player co-op. Lost Castle 2 is available now on Steam Early Access for £12.79 GBP / $14.99 USD / €14.79 EUR.

Explore a non-linear 2D open world, coming to PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch

Kharkiv, Ukraine – 6 November 2024 – Bear Games is today proud to announce Comix Zero – a Soulslike open-world platformer set on the pages of an action-packed live comic book. Players must survive in a world where every fight is a struggle and every joke has a punchline. You’re not a hero. You’re nobody. You’re Zero.

Drawing inspiration from legendary titles such as Elden Ring, Comix Zone and Super Metroid, Ukrainian studio, Bear Games, has added a unique twist to Comix Zero’s action role-playing elements by introducing a world that comes alive across the pages of a comic book.

Players need to physically “break through” the boundaries between the sides of the panels and take down enemies who lose colour instead of health. Zero might be in the fight of his life, but he takes it all in his stride with the timely use of adult humour and Deadpool-style quips as he slays his way through across each page.Comix Zero brings together an active open world ripe for exploration, a meticulously-crafted role-playing mechanic, and a dynamic story with sudden changes in events.

The game’s aesthetic harkens back to the ‘dark fantasy’ themes made popular in the early 2000s, mixing the immediacy of Comix Zone with the meticulous attack pattern requirements of modern Soulslike games such as Elden Ring.

Zero is an unsuspecting hero-in-the-making from Earth, who is inadvertently spirited away to a vicious, mythical world populated by ancient gods and ruled by merciless slavers. His plan is simple: save the world, win back his wife’s heart, return to Earth.

In this role you’ll appreciate a beautiful, but unforgiving open world, overcome a multitude of opponents in epic battles and uncover many secret places as you leap between the pages of each comic landscape.

Key features

• Play on the pages of a comic book A dazzling array of comics will spring to life right on your screen. Each scene unfolds over several pages, with everything comic fans love: panels, speech bubbles, onomatopoeia (POW! BAM! BANG!), author text, and more…
• Non-linear open world Go where you want – but be careful, because the world is full of dangers. Comix Zero combines elements of metroidvania with a truly open world that’s easy to get lost in – so draw yourself a map!
• Fights and dying Being immortal has its advantages, but mastering your skill set is crucial. Comix Zero’s combat system is focused on thinking through strategy, evaluating opponents’ weaknesses, and combining different types of attacks — you won’t be able to blindly poke buttons here…
• Your very own Zero Customize Zero’s abilities and gear to suit your own play style. Drink potions brewed from defeated bosses, craft powerful artifacts, complete quests from NPCs, and earn rewards.
• True dark fantasy A brutal world where ancient myths are intertwined with humanity’s insatiable love of war, and where magic is created by human blood on human skin. Each side of the conflict has its own motivations and allies, and you’re right in the middle of the action, caught in the crossfire.
• Jokes – to the point and not so much Comix Zero’s narrative is full of multifaceted characters, political intrigue, morally ambiguous choices, and traumatic experiences. Unsure of whether this is all some kind of twisted dream Zero doesn’t hold back with his dubious sense of humor.

About Bear Games

Bear Games was founded in Ukraine in 2002 by a professional e-sportsman. The team has more than 20 years of game development experience and more than 50 projects of various styles and genres in its portfolio. Comix Zero is the studio’s first large-scale game for PC, in which the developers have invested all their years of experience.

Ice Code Games Plots the Course Ahead with New Update Roadmap

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, and developer Ice Code Games, creators of the critically acclaimed Hard West 2, today announced the release of a new playable demo for their pirate-infused turn-based tactics title Rogue Waters, available to download for free on Windows PC via Steam. New captains can take their first voyage on the dangerous high seas, experiencing the swashbuckling turn-based combat where even the environment can become a deadly weapon. To celebrate, the full game is available with a limited-time 20% discount off its standard price of $29.99 on Steam through Nov. 20 and on the Epic Games Store through Nov. 18.

Developer Ice Code Games also gave fans a look through the spyglass at the course ahead for the tactical turn-based roguelite with the release of a new content roadmap charting through February, 2025. Captains can look forward to big gameplay updates through the end of the year adding new skill trees and item sets, alongside ongoing progression balancing, and spy a new playable and enemy unit class sailing over the horizon in 2025.

Rogue Waters is a tactical turn-based rogue-lite set in a pirate world overtaken by a terrible curse. Recruit a ragtag crew of pirates and grow them into fierce warriors, befriend and call upon classic creatures of pirate myth, chart a course through an ever-changing game world, and turn the tides of battle on land or sea by manipulating the map to gain an advantage in a fresh take on tactical turn-based combat. The crew and the Kraken await your command–will ye heed the call?

Rogue Waters key features include:

• Become the Captain – Embrace the chaos of the pirate life as you chart your course through the ever-changing world and plan your naval and melee combat strategy.
• Assemble Your Crew – Recruit new members to your crew, each with a randomized skill tree allowing you to experiment and develop them into the legendary pirates they were always meant to be.
• Ever-Changing Land and Sea – Tackle fresh new challenges as the game world shifts randomly with each subsequent run.
• Turn the Tides – Utilize your ship’s artillery during naval combat to manipulate the terrain, giving your crew a strategic advantage during melee encounters. It’s cannonball-based map customization!
• Revolutionary Melee Tactics – Flex your skills as an expert tactician while remaining fully connected to the action with a fresh new take on turn-based tactics designed to replicate the violent dance of close-quarters and naval combat.
• Summon Creatures from the Deep – Creatures thought only to exist in myth are being abused and exploited by enemies. Defeat their captors and gain their trust to earn the ability to call upon them in battle.

To learn more about Ice Code Games please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Developed by Ice Code Games and published by Tripwire Presents, Rogue Waters launched on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on Sept. 30, 2024. Console versions are in development for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S systems and will launch on Feb. 4, 2025. The game has not yet been rated for PC or consoles by the ESRB.

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

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex today released a major new update for the mobile version of Old School RuneScape, introducing new features and a revamped mobile UI to make playing the classic MMO on the go better than ever before.

Celebrating six years since the mobile version’s release on iOS and Android, today’s new enhanced mobile UI lets players personalise their Old School RuneScape mobile experience through a more streamlined interface, with the addition of Side Stones and Hotkeys allowing for bespoke layouts and easily accessible shortcuts. 

Watch the Old School RuneScape Mobile Update Trailer here

Quickly access your inventory, equipment, spellbook, emotes, stats, friends and more, with over 25 features that can be assigned to Hotkeys. Store up to three customisable profiles, making it easy to swap between unique interfaces when switching between PvM, Skilling, or any other activity. 

Today’s update also includes an enhanced UI for other Old School RuneScape features on mobile, including changes to Chat, the Popout Panel, HiScores, and more, developed with mobile players in mind for the most streamlined user experience.

Old School RuneScape – Mobile Update Features:

• Side Stones: Now players can find their stones for high-intensity gameplay and more laid-back encounters divided into columns, complete with a handy button to minimise the second column for when you need to focus on the task at hand.
• Hotkeys: Up your game in Old School RuneScape mobile with a more personalised layout as five custom hotkeys allow for a variety of actions, settings, and stats to be displayed at your fingertips. Swap between PvM and Skilling as easy as the touch of a button and alter your hotkeys based on the activity at hand with ease. 
• Popout Panel: The Popout Panel gives players an insight into future additions coming to Old School RuneScape mobile as well as XP tracking, settings for Ground Item Indicators, and lots of features and options. With a new compact design, the Popout Panel provides a minimalist aid for players to keep the focus on gameplay.
• New Chat: With a new polished interface, the chat function can now be collapsed with the brand-new toggle button, featuring a bigger and better easy-to-use keyboard button to make gameplay the forefront of the screen. 
• Menu Entry Swapper: A recent major quality of life improvement, the Menu Entry Swapper has landed in the mobile version of Old School RuneScape. The MES, allows players to swap interactable elements of both NPCs and other entities, as well as Examine, Use, Cancel and more. 
• HiScores: Get ready to have a deeper understanding of your opponents as HiScores become available to find within the game client. Stored alongside the side panel with the XP Tracker, HiScores will let players get the upper hand on hopeful opponents climbing up Mount Karuulm and the Agility Shortcut. 

Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10^th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Restore lost trinkets and cobble them together to turn one goblin’s trash into another goblin’s treasure!

London, England – November 6th, 2024 — Indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios is excited to announce that their highly anticipated wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin is available now on Steam Early Access for $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79, with a 10% discount until November 18th! Trash Goblin will also be available as part of a “Complete The Set” bundle alongside Tavern Talk – owners of Tavern Talk get a total of 20% off Trash Goblin, while Trash Goblin owners enjoy a total of 30% off Tavern Talk! Get ready to polish, restore, and cobble together lost trinkets in this tactile take on the cosy shop simulator!

Trash Goblin is a wholesome & cosy shopkeeping game where you play as a goblin who uncovers and restores trinkets! Find peculiar knickknacks by chipping away at the dirt and cruft they’re embedded inside. Scrub them up nice and clean with your sponge to get them ready for sale. After all, one goblin’s trash is another goblin’s treasure!

In other exciting news, Trash Goblin has been announced as a finalist at the TIGA Games Industry Awards for Best Casual Game and Best Small Studio, and has come off the back of a successful Steam Next Fest ranking #1 in both the Relaxing and Life Sim categories, #6 in Casual, #8 in Fantasy, and #54 overall in the Popular Upcoming category.

“We’re thrilled by the impressive recognition Trash Goblin received at the October Steam Next Fest,” said Andrew Smith, Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. “Today, we’re excited to share the Early Access version of the game with all our supportive Goblin Fans who have been with us throughout this journey, and can’t wait to see where the goblins take us while we build on the game during Early Access.”

Trash Goblin’s Early Access launch features:

• 50 trinkets, accessories & variations to find, clean, repair and upcycle with well over 180 unique (and sometimes questionable) combinations to muck around with
• 3+ tools & upgrades to use across 3 trinket-care minigames
• 10+ NPC characters to get to know and sell to
• Tons of expansion and customisation options to make your shop your own
• 3-5hrs of hand-crafted quests & content
• Endless customers
• Endless gameplay

More on Trash Goblin

Trash Goblin lets you customise your myriad of already-peculiar goods by combining these trinkets together in almost endless ways, upcycling them into even more strange and wonderful new items to meet the eccentric requests of your colourful customers. Get to know your regulars so you can make custom pieces tailored around their desires – which will fetch you even more money! 

Grow your business! Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools that offer additional ways to restore your trinkets – making them even more valuable – expand your space, customising it to your tastes.

Buy Trash Goblin now on Steam Early Access: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407830/Trash_Goblin/

About Spilt Milk Studios

Spilt Milk Studios is a multi-award-winning independent game developer. We’re focused on delighting players with wholesome games made with a twinkle in our eye, and are dedicated to fostering a diverse community who values curiosity and empathy. We’re making games for a global audience, and are driven by an inexorable moral imperative around how we build our company and the kinds of games we want to make. These pillars guide us as we grow, nurturing people, processes & talent so that we leave the world a better place than how we found it. It’s literally the least we can do.

Pets Hotel, a relaxing simulator that lets you take on the role of a pet hotel owner, will soon debut on Xbox Series X|S consoles. The release date is set for November 8th. Pets Hotel stands out with its calming gameplay, a wide range of available pets, and extensive opportunities for designing and expanding the hotel. The game has already been released on PC and will be available on PlayStation 5 in the coming months.

The simulator was developed by the Polish studio Games Incubator, known for its animal series of games, including Animal Shelter. The game first launched on PC, where it currently holds 83% positive reviews on Steam. Ultimate Games SA is responsible for preparing and releasing the game on consoles.

Pets Hotel (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/pets-hotel/9mxb6bg38n9d
Pets Hotel (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714250/Pets_Hotel/

Pets Hotel is a relaxing first-person perspective (FPP) game that allows you to manage a newly opened pet hotel. The gameplay involves running and overseeing the hotel, taking proper care of and playing with pets, and managing financial matters to maintain a balance between the hotel’s income and expenses.

Guests at the player-run hotel include cats, dogs, rabbits, turtles, and various species of fish. Each guest has specific requirements for food, care, and living conditions.

The creators of Pets Hotel have included extensive options for hotel development. At the start of the game, the resort is modest, but as you progress, you can expand it with additional rooms and attractions for the animals. Players also have the ability to hire and manage employees.

Pets Hotel – main features:

• managing a pet hotel;
• relaxing and calming gameplay;
• a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and more;
• engaging in care and fun activities;
• expanding and developing the hotel.

Pets Hotel is set to release on Xbox Series X|S on November 8, 2024, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for 2025.

Ubisoft launches the game’s biggest update yet with the beginning of Year 2: New Island of Maui, Season 5, New Playlists, and The Chase Squad experience will be live on November 6

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 6, 2024 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the highly anticipated Year 2 and Season 5 update for The Crew™ Motorfest will be available worldwide starting November 6, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Unveiled during The Crew Showcase 2024, Season 5 of The Crew Motorfest is the biggest update ever released by Ubisoft Ivory Tower’s team for the franchise, introducing a substantial amount of new content that expands the game’s experience.

With the arrival of Season 5, The Crew Motorfest players can explore the new island of Maui for free. With over nine new areas and biomes, plus more than 470 km of new roads to explore, Maui offers endless opportunities for adventure, competition, and fun. Best of all, it’s seamlessly accessible from O’ahu without any loading time, making travel between islands a pure joy for all players.

New and exciting playlists will also make their debut:

• Made In Japan Volume 2: the thrilling follow-up to the highly acclaimed original playlist brings a fresh, intense night street racing experience, available for free to all The Crew Motorfest players. Completing the playlist unlocks access to Rival Races, where players can compete against 21 rivals scattered across O’ahu and Maui, engaging in dynamic face-offs on randomly generated races and earning exclusive rewards as players dominate the streets.
• Chase Squad Playlist: players will embark on a high stakes hunt to track down, outmaneuver, and take down street racing rivals across the island. Available through the Year 2 Pass, this high-octane experience offers a chance to rise from rookie status to a respected squad member. After completing the Chase Squad Playlist, new open-world chases, with 21 street racers to take down, will be playable. Throughout the playlist, they will discover exclusive intense music tracks by Carpenter Brut, a renowned French artist notorious for blending elements of horror films, metal, rock, and electronic music. These creations perfectly capture the intense atmosphere of the Chase Squad experience and thePlaylist will include exclusive custom track Death Racer available on all music digital and streaming platforms on November 1.

The Chase Squad experience, with its exclusive playlist, will be included in the Year 2 Pass, available on day one for USD$29.99. It also unlocks access to 20 additional vehicles in total: 7 exclusive Chase Squad vehicles players can earn through dedicated missions and open-world chases; and 13 new cars via Monthly drops, including 2 at launch. Year 2 pass is also part of the refreshed Gold and Ultimate Editions of The Crew Motorfest, available today.

The new Gold and Ultimate Editions of The Crew Motorfest come with the Year 2 Pass across all platforms. It will allow players to unlock the thrilling Chase Squad experience, complete an exclusive playlist, and dive into a new open-world chase game mode. The pass also grants access to 20 additional cars, starting with 9 unlockable vehicles in the playlist from November 6.

Season 5 also introduces significant improvements for the experience of all players, including functional rearview mirrors on New Gen Consoles and PC, for the first time ever on a The Crew game, enhancing situational awareness and providing a better view of competitors and the environment behind. Prestige Tickets, a new currency, allow players to unlock previously missed rewards from the Summit Contests. To add depth to the racing experience, new Grand Race modifiers and sections on Maui make their debut, alongside the addition of the No Collision feature. More modifiers will be incorporated based on player feedback to ensure an engaging experience for everyone. Lastly, the Bug Reporter, an online tool for tracking any in-game issues, provides greater transparency about the development process and ensures a smoother experience for all players.

With Season 5, Ubisoft Ivory Tower is thrilled to be part of the first batch of games that will be enhanced for the new PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches on November 7. The game will run at 60 FPS with an average resolution of 1696p during missions, upscaled using the new PSSR technology. Maximizing the console’s capabilities, The Crew Motorfest will reach an unprecedented level of visual quality on PS5, with sharper and cleaner image quality and more objects on-screen—decals, vegetation, and crowds—to provide the most intense way to experience the game.

For more information about The Crew Motorfest, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame, on Instagram at instagram.com/thecrewgame, on TikTok at tiktok.com/@thecrewgame and on X/Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrewMotorfest.

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. To buy, visit store.ubisoft.com.

About The Crew™ Motorfest

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organized in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

Launches Today With New Hits and Timeless Classics 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 06 NOVEMBER 2024: Get ready to turn any gathering into an unforgettable musical experience with Let’s Sing 2025 – now available on all major gaming consoles.  

Whether it’s a festive family celebration, a casual night with friends, or a full-on party, Let’s Sing 2025 is the ideal way to bring people together through music and performance. Packed with a diverse library of hits, the latest edition of the fan-favourite karaoke series features chart-topping tracks from international and local stars.  

Tracks include recent hits from the likes of Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, and Shawn Mendes, as well as classics from Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.   No matter the vibe, Let’s Sing 2025 has something for everyone. 

Designed for social play, Let’s Sing 2025 is ideal for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. It includes an array of group and co-op modes making it the go-to game for family nights, parties, or spur of the moment fun with friends.  With simple, intuitive controls and support for up to four players, people of all skill levels can grab a mic and be part of the performance. 

If mics aren’t available, no problem. Up to four smartphones can be connected and transformed into mics with the Let’s Sing 2025 companion app. Gameplay is refreshed with new and improved features and experiences in fan-favourites Classic, Feat and LS FEST, as well as an all-new original story in Career. 

And for those looking to expand their song library, the revamped VIP Pass expands the music catalogue by over 150 songs, spanning everything from chart-toppers and timeless classics to sing-along anthems. Perfect for every mood, occasion, and musical taste. 

Every copy of the game includes one month of the VIP Pass, increasing to four months with the Gold Edition, and thirteen months with the Platinum Edition. Subscribers to the PROS* membership receive an extra month of access. 

Whether you’re a karaoke pro or just looking for a fun way to bring people together, Let’s Sing 2025 delivers a fun, entertaining and immersive singing experience. 

Let’s Sing 2025 is available now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. 

The Australian and New Zealand Playlist: 

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About Voxler  

Voxler is a French developer of music games. The company was created in 2005 and the team focuses its energy on developing great games based on advanced technology. Voxler develops or has developed several games on all platforms (Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One®) and on iOS, Android and PC. The team’s key commitment is to give players unforgettable moments in high-quality games. The studio works with leading worldwide publishers and invests continuously in order to exploit the full potential of each platform.

About PLAION  

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

**Let’s Sing 2025 Research:

Antenna, an independent consumer research agency on behalf of PLAION, conducted an online AntennaPoll survey of n= 822 Australians and n= 215 New Zealanders. The survey was conducted between 22nd & 25th of Oct 2024.

The survey data collection was national, and respondents were sourced using an accredited online research access panel. Data was weighted for representation against the 2021 ABS Census.

The King is Watching, the upcoming roguelite kingdom builder by developer Hypnohead, and publisher tinyBuild, makes a royal appearance in its newest demo available now on PC via Steam.

The red carpet rolls out for the latest demo, providing aspiring kings with a refined taste of divinity. As ruler of a kingdom, divert attention with thy imperial gaze to maintain production among the royal subjects. Ensure no citizens slack off when the lordship’s eyes peer into the room.

Farm twice as many materials than the previous demo, through carefully placed assembly lines. Harvest bountiful resources to hire mage guild support, and gain access to formidable spells for castle protection. Defend against increased waves of enemy threats, and  relish in power by acquiring powerful artifacts to establish dominance across all the lands.

Implement noble commands within a redesigned roguelike system, ensuring a distinct experience with every playthrough. Soak in the glorious pixel animation that has been fine-tuned with updated graphics, yet keeps all its royal glamor.

The King is Watching arrives on PC via Steam in early 2025. Download the newest demo, available now! To learn more about the game, visit tinyBuild’s official website, follow @tinyBuild on Twitter, join the official Discord server, and wishlist it now!

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Hypnohead Studio

Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is their second title.

Over $130,000 Raised During the 24-Hour Stream Co-Hosted by Raasclark, With Reveals for ARK: Wasteland Wars & Preview of ARK: The Animated Series Part 2

This weekend Studio Wildcard proudly hosted its annual Extra Life 24-hour Twitch charity stream featuring fan-favorite ARK content creator Raasclark. The live broadcast featured new ARK game reveals, 10-minutes of preview scenes from ARK: The Animated Series Part 2, and swag giveaways tied to donation milestones. Celebrating its 10th year of participation, Team Studio Wildcard raised over $130,000 this year and brought its lifetime fundraising to over $1,000,000, with all proceeds going directly to Children’s Miracle Network.

Extra Life 2024 Reveals: 

ARK: Bob’s Tall Tales – Wasteland War
Coming in December 2024, “Wasteland Wars” is the final installment of ARK: Bob’s Tall Tales. Fuel up your war rigs and fight to rule the desolate wastes of Extinction. Prepare for high-octane automobile action as you clash with rival tribes and scavenge for survival in this post-apocalyptic wasteland. Here is what’s been revealed for the ‘Wasteland War Pack’.:

• Vehicles: Three vehicles, Racer, Buggy, Monster Truck. Completely customizable with four different sections that are interchangeable in The Garage.
• Structures & Props:  The Garage is where Survivors can customize vehicles by adding a shotgun, canon, flamethrower and seeker missile launcher. Wasteland ARKitects will also have new Wasteland-stylized building pieces including behemoth gate, pillar, railings and more!
• Armadoggo! It’s a doggo, it has armor, it’s Armadoggo! More a companion than a traditional tame, this pup will stick by your side in the wastelands! Comes with many attachments including MedKit, Meat Sack, Chibi Basket, Ammo Box and more.

ARK: The Animated Series – Part 2
10 minutes of character-oriented scenes from throughout ARK The Animated Series Part 2 were previewed, and renowned composer Gareth Coker unveiled two new original music scores from the series, including ‘Mission: Titanosaur’ & ‘Community‘ and ‘What Justice In This World’.

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
The talented team at Grove Street Games gave a gameplay demonstration for the all-new, free-to-play ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition that is coming December 2024.

ARK: Ragnarok
Coming in March 2025, the redesigned norse-themed free Ragnarok map will include The Giant Bison.

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About STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. For more info visit www.studiowildcard.com.