Six-track metal reimagining of River Boy’s Cult of the Lamb soundtrack features members past and present from Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Animals as Leaders, Malevolence, Polyphia, While She Sleeps and Monuments

LONDON (Oct. 21, 2024) – Massive Monster, Devolver Digital and Laced Records have formed an unholy alliance with an all-star line-up of musicians to release ‘Cult of the Lamb: Hymns of the Unholy.‘ The six-track album is a metal reimagining of River Boy’s award-winning soundtrack for Massive Monster’s breakout indie game, Cult of the Lamb. 

Written, arranged and produced by Sam George (Pick Up Goliath) at Mammoth Sound Studio, the six songs feature vocals written and performed by Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Sion, ex-Killswitch Engage) and Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium); guitar work by Scott LePage & Clay Gober (Polyphia), Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders), Josh Baines (Malevolence) and Sean Long (While She Sleeps); and drums by Mike Malyan (ex-Monuments). 

An official music video created by animation studio Half Giant for the lead single “CULT” (featuring Pick Up Goliath, Howard Jones, Scott LePage and Mike Malyan) is out now, alongside the single streaming and available for download on all major music platforms. The video features footage from previous Cult of the Lamb trailers along with new scenes to tell the full story of the Lamb’s rise to Godhood.  

Vinyl pre-orders go live today for a Devolver Digital store Exclusive Edition LP, alongside two t-shirt designs featuring artwork by Godmachine and an original logo by metal designer Nekromorph. Album artwork was created in-house by Massive Monster designer Carles Dalmau. The full album releases on all major music platforms on Oct. 28 and is available to pre-save now.

Available on PC, Mac and consoles, action roguelike video game Cult of the Lamb allows players to start their own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers. The smash hit indie has sold more than 4.5 million copies since its 2022 release, winning four Australian Game Developer Awards, a Golden Joystick Award and receiving nominations at The Game Awards and BAFTA. The soundtrack won the video game category at the World Soundtrack Awards.

Jay Armstrong, co-founder of Massive Monster, says: “We’re huge fans of metal music and know there’s a lot of metalheads in the Cult of the Lamb community too. There’s a natural link between the game’s themes and heavy metal music and, given the recent release of our Unholy Alliance DLC and the Goat character, why not get some G.O.A.T.s from the world of metal to transform River Boy’s iconic melodies into heavy metal slammers? All the artists featured on this release have given 100% commitment to this project, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support and the backing of their management.”  

Matthew Kiichi Heafy, lead singer of Trivium, said: “Video games have always been an important part of my life, so it’s been amazing to work with the Massive Monster team and turn Cult of the Lamb’s iconic soundtrack into a metal album. There’s such a natural link between video games, heavy metal and the game’s themes that a collaboration like this just makes sense. I hope fans of the game have as much fun listening to this as I did writing and performing my parts, and I hope the metal community and anyone who might not have played Cult of the Lamb before embraces this as a standalone album and checks out the game!”

Track List:

1. “CULT” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Howard Jones (Light The Torch, Sion, ex-Killswitch Engage), Scott LePage (Polyphia) & Mike Malyan (ex-Monuments) 
2. “CHAOS” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium) & Mike Malyan
3. “FAMINE” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Howard Jones, Scott LePage & Mike Malyan
4. “PESTILENCE” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Matthew K. Heafy, Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders) & Mike Malyan
5. “CONQUEST” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Howard Jones, Josh Baines (Malevolence), Clay Gober (Polyphia) & Mike Malyan
6. “DEATH” – Performed by Pick Up Goliath feat. Matthew K. Heafy, Sean Long (While She Sleeps) & Mike Malyan

About Massive Monster:

Massive Monster is an award-winning independent game development studio, creating games that are bursting with creativity, with a core focus on personality and play. We strive to squeeze every last juicy drop of fun and ingenuity out of every one of our monstrous creations. www.massivemonster.co 

About Devolver Digital:
Devolver Digital is the sixth or maybe fifth favorite publisher of the most distinguished gamers across all major gaming platforms. Recent bangers include Cult of the Lamb, The Talos Principle 2, Anger Foot and others, while older classics like Enter the Gungeon, GRIS, Hotline Miami and Inscryption continue worming their way into the hearts and minds of anyone unlucky enough to be targeted by Devolver’s unparalleled marketing strategies. Tell all your friends to check a look at www.devolverdigital.com 

About Laced:

Laced is the world’s leading video game soundtrack record label, with over 250 releases to date across vinyl, CD and digital.

We create the best special edition vinyl sets on the market for games new and old, from the biggest blockbusters to the most intimate indies. Releases include music from IP as diverse as Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed, Bloodborne, Borderlands, DOOM, Fallout, Far Cry, Gears of War, Hitman, Hotline Miami, Metal Gear Solid, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Starfield, Street Fighter, TEKKEN, Warhammer and Yakuza/Like a Dragon. 

Partners include Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Capcom, Devolver Digital, From Software, Konami Digital Entertainment, Microsoft, Remedy Entertainment, SEGA, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ubisoft.

Laced offers full label services and operates a trusted, direct-to-consumer store internationally, as well as supplying products to major and specialist retailers around the globe.

The record label lives alongside Laced’s other service offerings, including music composition, licensing, sound design, implementation, and music publishing administration for games and moving media.

They hope players will enjoy the new features introduced in this next-generation version.

October 21st, Cracow, Poland. With enhanced graphics and updated mechanics, House Flipper VR on PS VR2 offers an immersive renovation experience like never before. Whether you’re smashing walls, painting, or rearranging furniture, the latest improvements will let you do it all with greater precision and freedom of movement.

House Flipper VR on PlayStation VR2 is available for purchase at 14.99 USD. For more information about House Flipper VR, please visit the following website: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP6946-PPSA23489_00-0910021951978746.

About House Flipper VR

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about being a one-person renovation crew? Have you ever wondered how it feels to buy a neglected house and carry out necessary renovations that will uncover its full potential? House Flipper VR is a simulation game which gives you the unique chance to experience that for yourself. Now reimagined for PlayStation VR2, the game offers enhanced graphics and new mechanics that take the experience to the next level. Strap on your virtual reality headset, grab the controllers, and get to work – dozens of properties are waiting for a complete virtual makeover!

House Flipper VR not only lets you try your hand at house renovation-related tasks but also gives free rein to your creativity while furnishing and decorating homes in your preferred style. Choose one of the unkempt, cluttered houses and make it look like a dream home straight out of an ad! Get rid of garbage and remove dirt using a wide range of professional tools. Take care of wall painting or plastering, assemble the heaters, and mount all the necessary fixtures. Choose the furniture and household appliances, place them, and create a unique living space. Decorate the house as you please, but make sure it also fits appraisers’ expectations so you can sell it at a decent profit.

In addition to buying and selling properties, you can help your customers renovate houses. Take your time and get to know their unique stories, understand their needs and requests. Then do your best to provide a premium service and meet their expectations!

The PlayStation VR2 version of House Flipper VR not only includes these core features but also introduces several improvements designed explicitly for the latest generation of VR gaming. With increased FPS, better graphics, and a new movement system that lets you move freely rather than just teleport, the game delivers a more fluid and immersive experience than ever before. Precise object grabbing allows you to handle items with greater accuracy, enhancing the realism of each renovation task.

Thanks to VR technology, House Flipper VR delivers a unique experience. You can fully immerse yourself in the fascinating world of house renovation and face its challenges. Renovating homes requires a significant amount of effort, and there are numerous tasks to complete. Nonetheless, it’s not all work and no play! Take a break and check out the mini-games we’ve prepared in order to add more variety to your gameplay. Playing basketball or darts gives so much joy, as well as racing a remote-controlled car!

House Flipper VR for PlayStation VR2 comes with an exciting set of features:

• VR technology optimized for the latest generation of PlayStation VR2 allows a smoother and more immersive experience.
• Unique house-flipping gameplay enjoyed by players across various platforms, now enhanced and reimagined for PlayStation VR2.
• Enjoyable and realistic in-game mechanics – cleaning, wall puttying and painting, or assembling devices, and many more.
• Mini-games: basketball, darts or remote car racing.
• Diverse collection of furniture categories and item variants.
• New Quality of Life (QoL) improvements, including more FPS, improved graphics, free movement options, and more precise object handling.

The PS VR2 version of House Flipper VR is now available on the PlayStation Store.

About Frozen Way

They are a development studio and publisher from Cracow. You may know them from co-creating House Flipper with its Pets and Farm DLC, as well as creating and releasing House Flipper VR and co-releasing Builder Simulator on Steam. They are a group of friendly people with a passion for video games. Gamedev is their lifestyle and philosophy, so there’s nothing better than seeing our creations bring a lot of joy to the community. In the end, we’re all nerds, aren’t we? https://frozenwaygames.com/

About Quest Craft

They are a team of passionate VR developers, transforming traditional games into immersive virtual reality experiences. Since 2019, they’ve worked with top partners in the gaming industry to bring well-known titles into VR, allowing players to experience them in a whole new way. Whether you already have a game or just an idea, they’re ready to help bring it to life. You may know them from projects like Demolish & Build VR and Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2. 

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) surprised fans with a live playthrough of Squadron 42, their upcoming epic single-player narrative space adventure. Revealed onstage at CitizenCon 2954, the live showcase of the opening moments of the game offered attendees the most in-depth look at the visually stunning Squadron 42 yet, demonstrating action-packed space combat, grand cinematic storytelling and incomparable scale and fidelity. Squadron 42 is in the polish phase of production, with developer CIG revealing their intention to launch the game in 2026. Following the conclusion of the presentation, CIG released the full recording of the live playthrough on their YouTube channel.

Squadron 42 is a cinematic, single-player sci-fi adventure set in the universe of Star Citizen. Fight the good fight in an epic and immersive narrative full of action and intrigue; facing off against ruthless enemies in strategic FPS battles on foot and intense space combat from a cockpit. The epic space adventure will be experienced alongside a stunning all-star cast including Mark Hamill, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gary Oldman, John Rhys-Davies, Sophie Wu, Jonathan Bailey, and Henry Cavill.

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, is one of the largest global independent studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled AAA games. Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, CIG is shifting the paradigm of game development towards a more inclusive process by offering its global community an unprecedented level of visibility and engagement as well as breaking new ground with revolutionary technology.

For more information on Squadron 42 visit the newly updated Squadron42.com, and for continued updates, follow Squadron 42 on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Wandering Nobles Adds New Lifestyles and Travel Events

STOCKHOLM – 21 October 2024 – Roam the highways and hidden paths of the medieval world in Wandering Nobles, a new Event Pack for Crusader Kings III. This pack adds new events and lifestyles centered on the theme of travel, with new ways to engage in the game’s travel system. Wandering Nobles is scheduled for release on November 4.

Inspect your realm, see famous sites or simply explore the great outdoors for health and glory. After all, no one can achieve true wisdom locked up in a castle keep.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles include:

• New Wandering Lifestyle with three new branches:
  • Inspector: Landed characters can survey and improve their realm, Landless characters can seek environmental specialization.
  • Wayfarer: Travel to reduce stress and pursue fame for your exploits.
  • Voyager: Improve linguistic skills and live the life of a tourist and sightseer.
• New Activities designed for the new Lifestyle branches:
  • Inspection: Inspectors can examine their realm and pursue improvements
  • Hike: Wayfarers can reduce stress with a walk in the wilderness.
  • Monument Expedition: Voyagers can set forth to see special buildings in other realms
• New Events connected to travel, the new lifestyles and the associated activities.

Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles will be available on 04 November 2024 for the suggested retail price of $4.99/£4.29GBP/€4.99. It is also a part of the Crusader Kings III Chapter III bundle.

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.

October 21st, Częstochowa, Poland. Aliens have busted into your backyard and kidnapped your friends and family. The only edge you have is you’re a pig with a serious case of flatulence. The other pigs laugh at how smelly you are. They often call you ‘Stinky’. Stinky? Well… Who’s laughing now? Too stinky for the aliens to take! You’re now the only one who can save them before the dangerous star-born creatures steal all your friends away. Using your powerful farts, rocket your way to victory! No alien craft can escape your fart-filled might! And remember that some heroes might come in small packages, but sometimes they have big smells.

Buy the game for $4.99 from either Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2883610/Tales_From_The_Arcade_Fartmania/ or Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tales-from-the-arcade-fartmania-switch/.

ABOUT THE CONTEST

Feeling like you could beat the game within the blink of an eye? Well then try your luck by taking part in the speedrunners contest prepared by My Next Games studio. Download the free demo, pull off the highest score and stay on top until the launch day, meaning October 21^st, to get featured in the game!

ABOUT TALES FROM THE ARCADE: FARTMANIA

Tales from the Arcade: Fartmania is a 2D, cartoon platformer game focused on double jump gameplay mechanics and a real treat for all speedrunners. Bounce, fart, jump, and explore your way up into the stratosphere to rescue your friends from the clutches of their alien kidnappers!

TALES FROM THE ARCADE: FARTMANIA – MAIN FEATURES

• Precision platforming with a very musical gimmick! (Toot toot!)
• Finally, a game with infinite double jumps! (Just don’t light a match!)
• Prove them all wrong… (Prove your disability is a boon!)
• At least two epic showdowns against the alien menace! (maybe even three?!)
• The highest FPS (Farts Per Second) of any game ever released!

Tales From The Arcade: Fartmania was developed by the Polish studio My Next Games and is now available on Steam and Nintendo eShop for $4.99.

About My Next Games

They are a collective of game makers. They often make games together, and they thought that if they’re lucky enough, and beg nicely, then maybe they’ll find people willing to support their creative efforts. There are currently four of them – Kuba ( programmer and designer), Witek (graphic artist) Mateusz (content creator), and Matthew Ritter, (narrative designer and hat wearer). Making games is their passion and they’re really proud of it. While creating every new game they try to make it as innovative as possible. They look for types of gameplay and types of stories that you probably don’t normally encounter in games you play. https://www.mynextgames.com/

Enjoy 50% off of Popular Titles during the Launch Campaign!

Tokyo, Japan, October 22^nd, 2024: Kodansha Ltd. — one of Japan’s major publishers with hit manga titles such as Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Blue Lock, and GACHIAKUTA — is launching its official manga app “K MANGA” in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The app will be available starting October 22nd (subject to change) on iOS and Android platforms. K MANGA offers over 500 titles in English, including around 100 ongoing series that are updated simultaneously with their release in Japan. Users can also read all chapters of popular series like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Revengers, and Fairy Tail for free by using daily tickets (excluding some ongoing series).

To commemorate the launch, five hugely popular titles will be listed at 50% off for a limited time. Don’t miss this chance to discover new favorites, from legendary series to current hits!

Kodansha’s overseas manga sales have surged in recent years, driven largely by the success of titles like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers, reflecting the growing popularity and acceptance of Japanese manga among English-speaking readers.

K MANGA was launched in the U.S. last May, marking the service’s first expansion into other markets. Kodansha is striving to further increase accessibility for English-speaking fans, delivering the latest stories as quickly as possible. The company also plans to continue expanding into new regions, aiming to make K MANGA a global service that connects fans with their favorite works, and creators with their audiences.

App Store:

• iOS　https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1637040002
• Android　https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kodansha.kmanga

Launch Campaign Details

During the following period, selected titles are available at 50% off.
Period: 12:00 AM on October 22nd, 2024 through 11:59 PM on November 4th, 2024 (JST – UTC+09:00)
Discounted Works: Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Wistoria: Wand and Sword, WIND BREAKER, Rent-a-Girlfriend

Features of K MANGA

As Kodansha’s official serialization platform, K MANGA offers over 500 titles, including 100 ongoing manga series across a variety of genres, such as Action, Thriller, Isekai, Romance, and Fantasy. Users have access to K MANGA’s extensive library and can read a number of chapters for free.*

• Earliest Exclusive Access to Latest Chapters
  Get the earliest possible access to chapters of popular manga that are currently ongoing in Japan, such as Blue Lock, Shangri-La Frontier, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse.
• Access to Popular Manga in Kodansha’s Catalogue
  Alongside the latest releases, K MANGA offers a diverse selection of beloved manga from Kodansha’s library, such as The Flowers of Evil, Fire Force, and Chihayafuru.
• A Manga Service by the Editors, for the Fans
  K MANGA is managed by Kodansha’s editorial team—the same team responsible for creating new manga daily and tirelessly editing and producing numerous global mega-hits.
• Official Localization
  K MANGA delivers official translations by industry professionals familiar with each manga.

*The number of free chapters that can be read per day varies from manga to manga.

About Kodansha

KODANSHA Ltd. is Japan’s leading publishing house based in Tokyo, having delivered stories into ready hands across the globe with a wide variety of content from manga to novels, fashion magazines, news journals, and picture books for children, as well as TV anime, movies, series, and video games since 1909 in the spirit of “Inspire Impossible Stories.” KODANSHA is globally recognized as the licensor of some of the world’s most loved manga IPs, such as AKIRA, Attack on Titan, and Ghost in the Shell. Their digital book platform, MAGAPOKE was launched in July 2015 and to date has been downloaded nearly 25 million times. For more information, visit: www.kodansha.com/

Skövde, Sweden October 21st, 2024 – Stunlock Studios, in collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI), is excited to announce an expansion of the celebrated “V Rising – Legacy of Castlevania” DLC, bringing new, fan-favorite content to both Steam and PlayStation 5 players. This latest addition coincides with Steam’s upcoming Castlevania Fair, running from October 21-26, and the launch of an exclusive Game Bundle: Castlevania Dominus Collection + V Rising + Legacy of Castlevania DLC, offering a 10% discount. Fans of both the Castlevania franchise and V Rising can now delve even deeper into their favorite vampire universes.

As part of this celebration, the V Rising: Legacy of Castlevania DLC receives exciting new content inspired by iconic characters Shanoa and Soma Cruz, allowing players to channel their dark power in style with cosmetic sets and new castle customization options.

New Content for the Legacy of Castlevania DLC Includes:

• Shanoa Outfit: Step into the elegant, battle-ready attire of Shanoa, the powerful warrior from Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. Adorn yourself in her iconic black-and-blue gothic dress, featuring flowing dark fabrics, intricate metallic accents, and a look that exudes mystery and strength. 
• Soma Cruz Outfit: Embrace the destiny of the prophesied dark lord with the iconic look of Soma Cruz from Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow. This outfit features Soma’s signature long white trench coat with striking blue accents, paired with sleek pants and boots. 
• New Castle Walls
• New Castle Door
• New Castle Windows
• New Castle Fence
• New Castle Paintings

This content is available as a free update to all players who already own the Legacy of Castlevania DLC. For those who haven’t yet stepped into the darkness, the DLC is priced at $19.99 USD/EUR on Steam, and the PlayStation Store, offering not only the new content but also a vast array of other Castlevania-inspired items. More details about the complete DLC can be found here: Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack.

What Awaits You in V Rising:

• Epic Vampire Adventure: Begin your journey as a newly risen vampire in a world ruled by humans. Feed on blood to grow stronger, evade the deadly sun, and engage in intense PvE and PvP combat.
• Explore and Conquer: Venture across seven expansive regions, face 57 unique bosses, and uncover the mysteries of the Ruins of Mortium, a new wintry zone introduced in recent updates.
• Build Your Vampire Kingdom: Construct and customize your gothic castle, a stronghold from which you and your clan can defend your realm, raid enemies, and rule the land.
• Face Legendary Foes: Battle iconic adversaries like Dracula and Simon Belmont in the Legacy of Castlevania event. Unlock powerful weapons, including the iconic whip, as you conquer the world of V Rising.

Whether you’re already a fan of V Rising or a Castlevania devotee, this is the perfect time to dive into these two legendary vampire experiences. Don’t miss out on the chance to add the exclusive bundle to your library and rule the night!

About Stunlock Studios

Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now after 2 years in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 4,7 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com

In a new collaboration, Hunt: Showdown 1896 partners with Fun World to bring Ghost Face® to the supernatural world of Hunt… just in time for Halloween

FRANKFURT, Germany – Oct. 21, 2024 – Hunt: Showdown 1896 has partnered with Fun World to introduce Ghost Face® to the gunslinging world of Hunt. The “Ghost Face® Rampage” DLC includes one Hunter (Ghost Face®), two weapons – the Hush (Frontier 73C Silencer) and Whisper (a Bornheim No. 3 Silencer), and a tool – Life Taker (a knife). The included weapons are silent, offering players an edge in fast-paced, close-quarters combat, which Hunt is famous for.

“Ghost Face® Rampage” retails at $9.99/€9.99 and will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on October 24.

The character was designed to fit into the 19^th century world which Hunt takes place in. This is a unique take on Ghost Face® with a never-before-seen design. Stefan Heinrich, Lead Art Director for Hunt, comments further:

“The character design was interesting to work on as it had to fit into the gritty, dark corners of the 1890s setting that Hunt is famous for. For example, the iconic mask is now a hand-carved wooded mask, weathered and cracked, a tattered, battle-worn duster replaces the robe, and to complete the look, leather holsters and gear have been added, giving him the tools of a 19th century Hunter while maintaining his iconic style. We hope Ghost Face® & Hunt fans enjoy the new DLC as much as we enjoyed designing it.”

This is a first horror collaboration for Hunt: Showdown 1896 and the perfect accompaniment as the game moves into celebrating the spooky season with its Harvest of Ghosts in-game event, going on now until Nov. 25, 2024.

Purchase the “Ghost Face® Rampage” DLC October 24 and dominate the shadows during Hunt: Showdown 1896‘s newest Halloween event!

Find out more about Crytek at https://www.crytek.com

About Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format. Set in Colorado in 1896, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that create a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the monsters who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic Bounty Hunt game mode, a match pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three—against each other as they race to take out gruesome creatures for a Bounty they must collect and extract from the map. Hunt‘s Soul Survivor mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of Bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost you everything. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Series X|S. For more information, visit www.huntshowdown.com

Ghost Face is a registered trademark of Fun World Div., Easter Unlimited Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The retro gaming scribe Matt Tuttle at Clever Cat Games, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Video Game Sage, is hard at work penning a novel new adventure for the NES with Echoes of the Unread.

Coming to Kickstarter in Q1 of 2025, Echoes of the Unread turns the page to a fantastical chapter of 8-bit adventure. Step into the shoes of Rhapsody, a young girl who, after falling asleep while studying for exams, awakens to find she’s been trapped in the library by the magician Odele, who is angry and alone because her book never gets checked out from the library. The bitter magician schemes to obtain a magic quill from the library that can change her book and set her free. However, Odele’s freedom comes with a price, as doing so will trap Rhapsody within the Unread Book for all eternity!

Thankfully, Rhapsody’s no mere damsel in distress. By using the power of song, she can defend herself from Odele’s minions and solve puzzles as she explores an assortment of unique worlds inspired by different genres of literature. From a graveyard filled with ghastly ghosts and ghouls in the horror realm to a Western world packed with gunslingers and excitement, Rhapsody will need to raise her voice and test her wits if she wants to overcome the obstacles in her path and find her way back home.

Clever Cat Games’ Echoes of the Unread promises to deliver a pixelated page-turner packed cover-to-cover with excitement. So don’t catch a late fee. Be sure to check out Echoes of the Unread on Kickstarter to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique addition to the NES library.

Those interested in experiencing this new chapter of 8-bit adventure can follow the Echoes of the Unread Kickstarter page. 

Key Features:

• Explore the realms of Horror, Sci-Fi, Western, Romance, and more as you work to gather pages and free yourself from Odele’s clutches
• Use the power of song to defeat enemies and solve puzzles
• Choose your own adventure with multiple endings to uncover
• Test your skills against a variety of bosses ranging from giant squid to fearsome phantoms

About Mega Cat Studios:

Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios strives to deliver unforgettable experiences for gamers of all generations. With our hearts firmly planted somewhere in the 1990s and gazes set on the future, our team combines a passion for crafting new retro classics with an unwavering commitment to delivering compelling current-gen content.

Imagine if Nintendo had secretly made GTA for kids and then tried to cover it up. Yep, that’s it!

Edinburgh, Scotland – October 21st, 2024 – Firestoke and Usual Suspects are excited to announce that their off-the-wall, third-person open world simulation, It’s Only Money, is now out of Early Access for it’s full 1.0 release with a 30% launch discount! It’s Only Money sees you take on the role of an Undercity resident, cast down by the newly elected evil mayor into the sewers and subways. Your goal is to venture to the surface, along, or with up to three other players via online co-op, to steal, fight, destroy and, ultimately, take down the corporations owned by the Mayor’s corrupt cohorts.

Win back the city block by block as you buy houses, businesses, clothes and cars. Every house you buy brings more people back from the Undercity to the surface, allowing you to customise their living spaces for gameplay buffs and unique items. Invest in properties like the landlord you’ve always wanted to be. Become the 1%, profit off the land and contribute nothing to society! Concentration of wealth? Sounds like a poor people problem.

Rockhaven is your playground. Pickpocket the wealthy, steal cars for a wild joyride, or jack a UFO and take it for a spin! Test your combat skills with new moves available at the Dojo, or take on the Mayor’s inner circle in epic Takeover missions, including boss fights against his lieutenants. Join with up to 3 other friends (or randoms) to steal together, fight together, complete missions together or just hang out in a club and gamble.

Enjoying rave reviews on Steam during its Early Access phase, It’s Only Money has steadily been adding new features like  epic ‘Takeover’ missions, minimum-wage-earning side-hustles minigames and Metro Dungeon – a roguelite combat experience. With the 1.0 release, It’s Only Money gets even better, with the addition of expanded player upgrades, new missions, enhanced vehicle systems. Enjoy the ride, cause chaos, and, most importantly, reclaim what’s yours. 

“We’re really excited to release It’s Only Money today,” said Aaron Alexander, Co-Founder of Usual Suspects. “Thank you to everyone who has visited Rockhaven during the game’s Early Access period, given us great reviews and feedback and helped make the game better building to this 1.0 release. We’re looking forward to the population of Rockhaven booming!”

About Usual Suspects

Usual Suspects was founded in 2020 by Aaron Alexander & Jayde Cohen. They had no ambition to run a real company, but very quickly found investment and other opportunities after they had quickly developed an open world prototype in Unreal Engine. Being mature and wise businessmen, they decided the best thing to spend their money on was hiring multiple friends full time to help flesh out the project into a real game. Against all conventional wisdom and sensible business practices, somehow It’s Only Money was successfully developed and released to the world. Despite an admittedly “rough” exterior, the developers at Usual Suspects have a combined 35 years of experience in the games industry, shipping titles from the indie level all the way up to AAA at various studios.

About Firestoke

Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy!

Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.