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Pets Hotel is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S. Get ready to take care of your pets!

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.

THE CREW MOTORFEST LAUNCHES SEASON 5, MARKING THE START OF YEAR 2

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

LET’S SING 2025: THE PERFECT PARTY GAME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON 

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: 

Artist Track Title 
Olivia Rodrigo Good 4 U 
Benson Boone Beautiful Things 
Ariana Grande yes, and? 
Shawn Mendes If I Can’t Have You 
Kenya Grace Strangers 
Muse Uprising 
Hilltop Hoods ft. Montaigne & Tom Thum 1955 
Toploader Dancing in the Moonlight 
Rag’n’Bone Man Human 
Alessandra Queen of Kings 
Ed Sheeran The A Team 
Charli XCX Good ones 
FIFTY FIFTY Cupid  
The Lion King Hakuna Matata 
Lewis Capaldi Forget Me 
Alannah Myles Black Velvet 
Rick Astley Never Gonna Give You Up 
Teddy Swims Lose Control 
Justin Bieber Love Yourself 
The Veronicas Untouched 
Billie Eilish What Was I Made For? 
Calvin Harris Summer 
Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid You Are The Reason 
Peggy Gou (It Goes Like) Nanana 
Calvin Harris, Sam Smith Desire 
Florence + The Machine Dog Days Are Over 
Milky Chance Stolen Dance 
Mae Stephens If We Ever Broke Up 
The Killers Somebody Told Me 
Jung Kook Standing Next to You 
Becky Hill, David Guetta Remember 
Omar Apollo Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All) 
Cascada Everytime We Touch 
OneRepublic I Ain’t Worried 
The Cranberries Zombie 

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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” Farms Double The Resources in Pure Roguelike Fashion with Latest Demo

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.

EXTRA LIFE 2024: TEAM STUDIO WILDCARD & THE ARK COMMUNITY BREAK LIFETIME FUNDRAISING RECORD OF $1,000,000

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.

For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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.

See through the Veil of the Witch today! 

Spinoff to the beloved Lost Eidolons launches into Early Access

El Segundo, California – November 5, 2024 | Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch sails to the shores of Steam pages in Early Access today! Spinoff to the beloved Lost Eidolons, which received over 2,000 reviews on Steam, Veil of the Witch features a distinct combination of tactical turn-based combat and roguelite progression to craft the perfect strategic adventure for even the most battle-hardened explorer to undertake.

From Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games, this Early Access title features an extensive tactical system that allows players suitably fantastical levels of flexibility in their quest for survival. With 9 playable characters, 200 unique skills and gaming-changing equipment, customisation won’t be an issue for players as they look to tell their story on this treacherous island.

No two journeys are the same as players will use every bit of guile they have to overcome the obstacles before them. Every choice matters, be it which encounter they select, who they bring along or what build they have carefully curated. If at first they don’t succeed, death is only the beginning.

After thousands of hours of development, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will launch into Early Access with the majority of story content already available to players. Instead of a game-changing evolution, Ocean Drive is looking to use Early Access to provide polish, finalise backstories for each ally and prepare to unveil the epic conclusion to this fantasy tale.

Alongside an Early Access launch, Ocean Drive are proud to announce that they are aiming for a full release of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch in Summer 2025. This will be complete with new bosses, ally backgrounds, full English voice acting and console releases across Xbox, PlayStation and Switch! 

So step onto unclaimed shores today and discover a world of desecrated skeletons, magical mayhem and a witch’s guiding hand. Will players serve as the pawn in her game or can she be trusted to lead them to salvation?

Check out Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch on Steam here! It launches with a 20% discount for 13 days, from $19.99 to $15.99.

About Kakao Games

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

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

Age of Wonders 4 Launches Latest DLC Today

“Ways of War” Available Now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands – Nov. 5, 2024 – Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of games that find a way, today launched the latest downloadable content (DLC) for the award-winning fantasy strategy game, Age of Wonders 4. “Ways of War,” a content pack focusing on creative new ways to approach conflict, is available now for PC, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The DLC is available via digital retailers for a suggested retail price* of $14.99/£12.79/€14.99, or as part of Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 2 for a suggested retail price* of $49.99/£41.99/€49.99.

In addition, all players of Age of Wonders 4 can now download one of the game’s largest free content updates yet. The Tiger Update includes sweeping changes and additions to the game’s Heroes, Faction Creator, City Governance, and much more. Full patch notes are available here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/tiger-update-patch-notes-similar-to-open-beta.1713572/

Ways of War Features:

  • The Oathsworn Culture, based on unique warrior codes that provide rewards to those strong enough to adhere to their ethos. Swear the Oath of Righteousness to focus on annihilating evil, the Oath of Strife to wage war only against the strong and worthy, or the Oath of Harmony to try and avoid war whenever possible.
  • Intrigue Events that threaten your empire, focused on dishonorable crises like betrayals and assassinations.
  • Two new forms, allowing players to lead empires of strong Simians and lumbering Ogrekin.
  • Four New Tomes, granting rulers the arts of Discipline, Shades, Calamity, and Prosperity, each adding new units alongside spells of inner strength, outward destruction, and more.
  • So Much More, from new mounts to new music, new ancient creature lines, new realm templates and an interface skin and beyond!

Ways of War will be followed by two additional expansions coming to Expansion Pass 2 in 2025. For more information on Age of Wonders 4 and Expansion Pass 2, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.

* Prices may vary based on regional currency and retailer policy.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

Farmagia – Gameplay

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With Felicidad thrown into turmoil once it’s beloved king die and a despot takes the throne to rule the Underworld, we join forces with a rebellion to grow an army of monsters on our farm and head into battle against enemy monsters and more as we seek to restore peace in Marvelous’ Farmagia.

Farmagia – Gameplay

Command an army of monsters in this all-new action game featuring character designs by famed manga artist Hiro Mashima. Take a stand to free the people of Felicidad as a Farmagia named Ten when monster farming, adventure, and hectic battles come together in an epic tale of rebellion and friendship.

Farmagia
Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2 November, 2024
Price: $59.99 USD

Available here – https://marvelous-usa.com/games/farmagia/

Summary:

Recommended – “Farmagia’s presentation, driven by Hiro Mashima’s designs, does wonders for a game that blends so many gameplay elements together that they water down what has the makings of a unique RPG.”

Check out our review for Farmagia here!

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See through the Veil of the Witch today! 

Spinoff to the beloved Lost Eidolons launches into Early Access

El Segundo, California – November 5, 2024 | Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch sails to the shores of Steam pages in Early Access today! Spinoff to the beloved Lost Eidolons, which received over 2,000 reviews on Steam, Veil of the Witch features a distinct combination of tactical turn-based combat and roguelite progression to craft the perfect strategic adventure for even the most battle-hardened explorer to undertake.

From Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games, this Early Access title features an extensive tactical system that allows players suitably fantastical levels of flexibility in their quest for survival. With 9 playable characters, 200 unique skills and gaming-changing equipment, customisation won’t be an issue for players as they look to tell their story on this treacherous island.

No two journeys are the same as players will use every bit of guile they have to overcome the obstacles before them. Every choice matters, be it which encounter they select, who they bring along or what build they have carefully curated. If at first they don’t succeed, death is only the beginning.

After thousands of hours of development, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will launch into Early Access with the majority of story content already available to players. Instead of a game-changing evolution, Ocean Drive is looking to use Early Access to provide polish, finalise backstories for each ally and prepare to unveil the epic conclusion to this fantasy tale.

Alongside an Early Access launch, Ocean Drive are proud to announce that they are aiming for a full release of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch in Summer 2025. This will be complete with new bosses, ally backgrounds, full English voice acting and console releases across Xbox, PlayStation and Switch! 

So step onto unclaimed shores today and discover a world of desecrated skeletons, magical mayhem and a witch’s guiding hand. Will players serve as the pawn in her game or can she be trusted to lead them to salvation?

Check out Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch on Steam here! It launches with a 20% discount for 13 days, from $19.99 to $15.99.

About Kakao Games

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

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

Explore The Expanded RuneScape World with New Stories and Comics Out This Week

Experience Epic New RuneScape Stories with the ‘RuneScape: The Fall of Hallowvale’ Novel and Issue 1 of the ‘RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars’ Comic Book, Available This Week

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, Cambridge, UK. Delve deeper into the world of Gielinor and discover thrilling new adventures set within the beloved RuneScape universe with the launch of two epic new stories: the highly-anticipated second RuneScape novel ‘RuneScape: The Fall of Hallowvale’ written by Robbie MacNiven, and the stunning debut of Titan Comics’ new comic book mini-series ‘RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars’.

Available at booksellers today, RuneScape: The Fall of Hallowvale tells a thrilling tale of duty, magic and vampyres, as Lord Drakan and the armies of darkness descend upon the city of Hallowvale. Told across 400 pages, discover a captivating story that follows the plight of Queen Efaritay and Hallowvale’s knightly warriors, as the city’s fate teeters on the brink. Can the knightly warriors defending Hallowvale stand firm, or will they be undone not by the wicked efforts of their foe, but by the faltering reign of their queen? Faced with desperate choices, the queen adopts a risky strategy to turn the tide – with her choices echoing for eternity

Then from tomorrow, November 6th, discover the thrilling first issue of Titan Comics’ RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars. A brand-new comic book series from writer Ryan O’Sullivan, and artists Sid Kotian (Gambit, The Adventures of Apocalypse Al) and Daniel Bayliss (RuneScape FCBD Edition), RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars is a four-part mini series that expands on the fan-favourite God Wars dungeon questline.

Set during the iconic conflict where four warring armies fight for control of the most powerful weapon known to mankind – the Godsword – RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars tells the tale of Maro, trapped at the centre of the conflict, and who dreams of breaking free of his master’s clutches.

Issue #1 of RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars is an oversized issue that features a host of stunning cover artists including Alan Quah, Ivan Shavrin, Sid Kotian, Alex Moore and RuneScape’s lead concept artist Dave Barker. Look out for Issue #2 on December 4th, 2024, Issue #3 on February 19th, 2025, and Issue #4 on March 26th, 2025. Each physical edition of the comic also includes a special game code for 200 Runecoins.

RuneScape: The Fall of Hallowvale is available today for £9.99 GBP / $18.99 USD RRP. Pick up the first issue of Titan Comics’ RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars from November 6th for £4.99 GBP / $4.99 USD RRP. RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About Titan Entertainment Group

Founded in 1981 Titan Publishing Group is part of the Titan Entertainment Group (which also includes Titan Magazines, Titan Merchandise and Forbidden Planet, the prestigious SciFi specialist shop chain).

Titan Books is a leading publisher of Film, TV and Game tie-in fiction and art books, as well as publishing a robust original fiction list specializing in SF, Fantasy, Horror and Crime.

Titan Comics, a Titan Publishing Group company (which includes Titan Books, Titan Magazines and Titan Merchandise) is the comic book arm of the Titan Entertainment Group, and its sister company is the pop culture retail chain, Forbidden Planet. Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world’s greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.

Titan Comics publishes a variety of genres through its imprints; Hard Case Crime (world-renowned pulp-crime publishing), Statix Press (critically-acclaimed translated comics and graphic novels), the new Titan Manga (exciting manga and anime-based titles) and Titan Nova (new young readers imprint).

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.