Unify Ancient China in the Kou Shibusawa developed tactical strategy game

Hertfordshire, 24th October 2024 – This first major remake in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE, is now available digitally worldwide on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®. The tactical, historical simulation game, published by KOEI TECMO Europe and developed by the famed Kou Shibusawa, is based on ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features, as well as a host of new content to deliver the most complete Romance of the Three Kingdoms experience to date.

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE boasts all-new graphical an game system upgrades to help reawaken the title as the newest addition to KOEI TECMO’s long revered franchise. Among the new additions, the number of playable officers has been increased from approximately 600 to 1,000. With newly added officers and forces, players can discover new events and relationships between officers for an even more authentic experience. The “All Periods Scenarios” feature has also been updated to offer over 55 scenarios, including fictional ones, making it the largest number of scenarios available in the series history. From the end of the Eastern Han dynasty to the final age of the Three Kingdoms period, players can choose any officers and which period they’d like to play, creating numerous possible combinations for an experience unique to each player.

Combat in ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE will remain turn-based, just like the original title, but will feature a completely restructured system, the result of Kou Shibusawa’s 20 years of know-how since the release of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII. While retaining the key features such as simple rules, a map that combines field and siege battles, and the use of terrain, the pace and balance of the game have been greatly improved. With the addition of new features such as “Link Forged”, players will discover an easy-to-play yet highly tactical combat experience.

Through the evolved “All Officers Play” feature, players have the option to take control of the powerful rulers and the officers who serve them or be a free officer and join a vagrant army. This enables players to explore the Three Kingdoms with a fresh and unique experience every time through thanks to the incredible amount of new features and the variety of associations formed both on and off the battlefield.

To celebrate the game’s launch, KOEI TECMO will be holding a ‘Fictional Scenario Contest’ where fans will be able to submit ideas for scenarios for ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE, exploring ‘what if’ stories and alternative events that didn’t happen in history. The game development team will judge and select a total of three scenarios from the submissions, one each from the regions of Japan, Asia, and Europe/North America. These scenarios will be released as a free update for ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE at a later date.

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE is now digitally available in both standard and Digital Deluxe editions on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5,PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®.

The Digital Deluxe edition includes the base game, a special digital artbook, the digital soundtrack, and a bonus scenario, “Liu Bei’s Three Tacticians”. For more information, visit the official website, join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and X.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com.

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Thursday, 24 October. Hot off the press and running off with it before the ink even dries, Playtonic are back with a fresh announcement following the game’s world premiere back in June: Yooka-Replaylee is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo platforms! Experience the definitive version of Yooka and Laylee’s very first adventure on a platform of your choice when the game launches on… wait, too soon for that.

Development has been ongoing since the announcement as more and more of Playtonic magic gets applied to Yooka-Replaylee. Watch the latest trailer below and see more of the changes made to the buddy duo’s epic wacky adventure. Get a first look at Tribalstack Tropics and Glitterglaze Glacier along with a glimpse at the platforming and gameplay improvements, tweaked challenges, new characters (meet Coinelius!), the new currency (Q.U.I.D.S) and the visual overhaul to everything from the characters to the world as well as the UI/HUD. Those with sharp ears will also notice a very first taste of what the orchestral soundtrack will sound like!

COME PLAY THE DEMO AT EGX!

Ah haa, but wait! That’s not all! In case you missed the news Playtonic is also going to be at EGX in London starting TOMORROW and players will be able to get their hands on the very first available demo for Yooka-Replaylee!

Getting ahead of the seasons a little bit, jump into the new and improved Glitterglaze Glacier! On top of the fresh coat of paint over every single art asset in the game, come experience the completely redone move-set of the iconic buddy duo along with new challenges, new characters, and level changes. Feel the powdery snow under your feet and find out what these pearl white fields have to offer.

KEY FEATURES

• MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN EVER – With an art and animations overhaul and enhanced performance and resolution, the favourite buddy duo has never looked or moved better.
• NEW AND IMPROVED CHALLENGES – Improvements to existing in-game challenges and many entirely new challenges to discover and undertake!
• NEW COLLECTIBLE CURRENCY – Capital B’s inept minions have dropped their hard-earned coins all over the place. Collect the official currency of the Hivory Towers to spend on video games’ most beloved sentient vending machine.
• NAVIGATING THE WORLD – Now you can get lost in the game, not in the world! A brand-new world map and challenges tracker helps you know where you are and what needs to be done. Hooray!
• VENDI HAS PLENTY TO OFFER – Tonics are back with all new flavours! With the option to equip multiple game-changing enhancements, you can truly customise your playstyle. And as if that wasn’t enough, Vendi has new lines of merchandise for the modern fashionable adventurer.
• REVISED CONTROLS & CAMERA – A new tweaked move set allows you to combine moves more fluidly while the new camera controls makes framing the action a breeze.
• A DREAMY ORCHESTRAL SOUNDTRACK – The original score from famed video game composers Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country) returns but as a beautifully arranged orchestral score. Now seriously, clean out those ears.

MORE TO COME!

We’ve been hard at work and are incredibly excited to finally be able to not only share our launch platforms but also a playable demo with you. We hope you love it as much as we do and we hope to see you at EGX this weekend!

“Ssssstay tuned.”

About Playtonic

The studio behind the beloved Yooka-Laylee franchise, Playtonic was founded in 2015 by key creative talent behind some of the world’s most acclaimed platforming titles and set out to reignite the joy of colourful, engaging, and whimsical games. From our humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a beacon of indie game development, operating not only as a development studio but also a publishing label.

About Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.

Blast off into the unknown in a new combat co-op adventure

Denver, Colorado, 24 October 2024 | Moonrise Studios is excited to announce the upcoming release of Into The M.A.W. This unique 2-4 person co-op space combat adventure that challenges players to gather their crew, assign roles, and work together to navigate perilous missions within a galaxy on the brink of war. 

Prepare to enter the M.A.W., a Miniaturized Aperture Wormhole that acts as a mysterious time loop. As your team embarks on intergalactic missions, rely on learned strategies from previous missions to manage increasingly dangerous threats to your ship and crew. As you complete different objectives, activate the M.A.W. to transport you to your next destination… or reset time to try for a different outcome. Can your crew survive long enough to uncover the secrets of the M.A.W.?

A Thrilling Space Odyssey

Step into the cockpit to enjoy a journey across the galaxy. Navigate through asteroids, encounter hostile ships, and interact with rare alien races. With 22 interconnected missions, every decision your crew makes will shape the narrative and challenges that lie ahead. As your crew progresses, apply proven techniques from past playthroughs to face increasingly powerful enemies and secure a path to victory. Your interactions with other factions are just as important as your combat prowess. Pay close attention to your ship’s transmission logs to slowly reveal the secrets behind the time loop before disaster strikes.

Gather your Crew!

Designed for co-op play, the success of your group’s missions depends on your crew’s ability to work as a team. You can select from four roles, each essential to your crew’s survival. As the Captain, you will guide your crew by making strategic and narrative choices, collecting vital intel, and engaging with mysterious vessels that your crew encounters. The Pilot will outmaneuver enemies and obstacles, skillfully using cloaking and time travel to their advantage. The Gunner will unleash destruction from the ship’s impressive arsenal, defending against enemy targets with various missiles and color-dependent lasers. Meanwhile, the Engineer must protect the ship by actively managing the power distribution, conducting repairs, and maintaining the shields to ensure it remains operational against all the chaos.

Lead Your Crew to Victory 

In the unfolding of this epic space opera, no two adventures are ever the same. Players can align with different factions and experience multiple perspectives of an ongoing intergalactic space war with their crew. Through missions, learn about the complexities of this ongoing conflict and the motives of different factions. Players are invited to revisit the M.A.W. and go back in time to discover new storyline paths with multiple endings in an ever-evolving space saga.

Gameplay Features:

• Dynamic Co-op Gameplay: Into the M.A.W. is built for co-op gameplay, so gather your friends and form a crew!
• Roguelike Story: Every run is unique, with 22 potential missions and a narrative influenced by your choices in a mysterious time loop where your memories of previous runs remain.
• Diverse Enemies: Face distinct alien races, each with unique tactics and technology, compelling your crew to continually adapt and strategize.
• Endless Gameplay: After discovering the story’s secrets and enjoying every role, test your mettle in Endless Waves to see how long you and your crew can survive.
• Community and Support: Join our dedicated Discord to find crewmates and dive deeper into the game’s community.

Are you ready to enter the M.A.W.?

For more information about Into the M.A.W., please visit our Steam page and join our Discord community for development updates. 

About Moonrise Studios

Founded by two passionate developers, Moonrise Studios LLC is an indie game development team dedicated to creating immersive, cooperative experiences that blend storytelling with innovative gameplay. Their first title, Into the M.A.W., is a co-op space combat campaign where teamwork is essential as players embark on branching missions through a turbulent galaxy.

Solve the ritualistic riddle to access the Puppet Camo Suit

Thursday, 24 October 2024, Cambridge, UK. Drop onto a terrifying island of scares, shocks and thrills with SCUM’s horrifying Halloween event, ‘The Sacrifice’, playable in-game today.

As dusk falls on SCUM Island, venture towards the Catacombs to discover a haunting ritual taking place nearby – and learn of a ghastly sacrifice granting access to a powerful new item…

Piece together the riddle found on notes scattered nearby and gather the ghoulish items required. Those successful in their offering will be rewarded with the Puppet Camo Suit, a new unique item that makes those wearing it undetectable to Puppets roaming the Island.

Currently available on Steam Early Access, SCUM is a multiplayer open-world survival game which offers unprecedented freedom of character customization, control and progression, and where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival. Combining the methodical planning and management of hardcore survival with in-depth gameplay, SCUM strikes a unique balance between complex simulation and intense action in the next generation of survival game.

For more information on SCUM, visit scumgame.com.

About Gamepires

Founded in 2010 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, Gamepires has over a decade of experience in game development. Gamepires is best known for its breakout hit SCUM, a next generation, open world survival game available on Steam. Since its Early Access launch, SCUM has sold more than 3 million copies, consistently features in Steam’s 100 most played games, and has won numerous critical awards.

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.

Forgive Me Father 2 awakens out of Early Access today, bringing new levels, new weapons, new eldritch monstrosities and more!

Prague, Czech Republic – October 24, 2024  – Calling all Cultists –  Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel are delighted to announce that their Lovecraftian First Person Shooter title Forgive Me Father 2 is finally complete, and is leaving Early Access today! 

The 1.0 release of Forgive Me Father 2 is available to purchase via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG right now, allowing players to finally dive into the completed version of Byte Barrel’s Eldritch nightmare.

Additionally, a digital artbook and official soundtrack is also now available for purchase – with both items being bundled as part of the Deluxe Edition

Drawing inspiration from various FPS subgenres, including classic boomer shooters like Quake and Doom, combined with modern mechanics, unique visual style, and Unreal Engine 5 technology, Forgive Me Father 2 offers an action-packed retro-meets-cutting-edge love letter to all FPS fans. 

Building upon the original with a darker story, players are now entrenched deeper into the mythos, with equipable Dark Tome pages to upgrade their madness skills. Be that healing wounds with Lifesteal, becoming more powerful with Might, boosting fire rate and reload speed with Haste, or reducing incoming damage with Resistance, players can give their mind to the eldritch apparitions to improve their chances of survival. 

While Forgive Me Father 2 has seen multiple major updates over its Early Access period, today’s 1.0 launch introduces tons of new content including vast new levels, new weapons, eldritch monstrosities to battle, and much, much more!

Starting from today, players will be able to explore the suitably-named Nightmare Land, a low-gravity Hellscape filled with gigantic mushrooms, and of course, hordes of Lovecraftian monstrosities ready to devour their flesh and soul. If mushrooms aren’t your thing, why not face the chilly horrors of the new Arctic level, which also launches as part of today’s 1.0 release?

Players will also be able to get their hands on new tools of destruction, such as the melee weapon known as ‘The Suspicious Box’, which clears their personal space when surrounded by hideous monstrosities. Or if you’d prefer, why not kill enemies through sight alone? Then you’ll love the latest addition to the Dark Tome system, which wounds enemies within your sight at unbelievable frequency. No one is safe as long as you have a clear line of sight to your target. 

The full release of Forgive Me Father 2 is available to purchase right now on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG.

About Forgive Me Father 2

• Distinctive dark comic-like visuals: Dark hand-drawn graphic design where every frame looks like a page from a comic book is one of the pillars of Forgive Me Father, and the sequel brings a fresh perspective to its unique style with improved sprites, models and atmospheric lighting effects. Prepare to feast your eyes on juicy blood effects and animated gibs flying everywhere!
• Dive into the madness: Defeat Lovecraftian nightmares with a wide range of weapons. Fight hosts of diverse, formidable enemies and beware: each and every one of them evolves into different, ever more evil and twisted forms of themselves – this journey does not get any easier!
• Gear up and fight: Define your own playstyle and assemble the deadliest arsenal with plenty of weapons to choose from, each with even more powerful variations designed to cause absolute mayhem and bring utter destruction upon your foes. Take your pick from devastating shotguns, lethally accurate rifles, explosive launchers, and unleash their full potential.
• Gain mad skills: Overwhelming madness is your best friend and worst enemy at the same time. Let it flow through you, unleash absolute mayhem on your foes and gain extraordinary powers as a reward. Embrace the insanity, use it to fuel your bizarre new abilities, and teach the horrors assaulting your senses to fear YOU!
• Otherworldly soundtrack: Experience the surprisingly fitting combination of strong electric guitar riffs and energetic drums underscoring the dark Lovecraftian atmosphere. Slay hordes of deranged cultists and confront unimaginable ancient evil while listening to the original soundtrack that will make you headbang for hours on end.

About Fulqrum Publishing

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

About Byte Barrel

We are a small indie developer from Poland. Byte Barrel was founded in 2017 by Ernest Krystian and Kamil Przeździecki. Our mission is to develop engaging, creative, and player-focused games. We aim to create the best possible experience for everyone, because making games is not only our work but also our passion. We are not afraid to face new challenges and explore different genres.

Spend Halloween in the haunted halls of Taiwan’s infamous Wen Hua University

London, U.K. – October 24th 2024 – Embrace the Halloween season with PQube and SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT hit horror title, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, available on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One now. The digital edition is available for £20.99 / €24.99 / $24.99 and the physical edition for £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99. Set within Wen Hua University, renowned in Taiwan for its ghost tales and folklore, this first-person survival horror sees you playing as four distinct characters trying to make it through the night alive.

Intent on resurrecting a decades-old campus ghost story, the daring group of film club students orchestrates the ‘Carnival of Horror’ within the infamously haunted ‘Da Ren’ building. As they begin to film, the line between fiction and reality blurs, and inexplicable events begin to unfold. Navigate Wen Hua’s authentically realised winding corridors with echoing footsteps as you try to outwit and evade the formidable ghosts pursuing you, from the sinister ‘Mad Ballerina’, to the bizarre ‘Sergeant Huang’.

Gather cryptic clues, unearth hidden artifacts and solve mind-bending puzzles as you are drawn deep into the hidden conspiracies buried within Wen Hua. Use the school map to uncover hidden pathways and utilise escape routes while confronting the relentless terrors of your haunting stalkers.

“We’re really excited for console players to get their hands on The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication to PlayStation, Xbox and Switch today and fully embrace its terrors, befitting Halloween,” said Tyrone Walcott, Product Group Manager. “The game’s been continuously scaring players and influencers on PC since release, with lots of players returning to it over the last month for some scares, so it’s great that a new audience is now going to get to experience that too”.

About PQube

PQube is a leading international creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Kitaria Fables, Tormented Souls, Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, Guilty Gear and many more.

A demo is also available for download on Steam and the Switch eShop

Leamington Spa, UK – 24th October, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Swedish independent developer, Powersnake, are thrilled to announce the release of their anticipated 2D metroidvania, Voidwrought. Set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors, Voidwrought is out now on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch. 

In Voidwrought, players can explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the false gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Kwalee and PowerSnake have also released the launch trailer showcasing Voidwrought’s various enemies, weapons and abilities. You can watch the launch trailer here. 

Voidwrought is available for $19.99, €19.50, and £16.75 on Steam, the Nintendo eShop, and the Epic Games Store. All platforms will offer a 20% discount for the first two weeks 

About Voidwrought 

The coming of the Red Star heralds a new age. Emerging from its cocoon, the Simulacrum is driven to collect Ichor, the blood of the gods, from the monstrosities who hoard it.

Voidwrought is a fast-paced action-platformer with tight traversal, varied abilities, and formidable boss battles. Find and equip powerful Relics and Souls to customise your playstyle. Excavate into the rubble of the Gray City to construct a shrine filled with loyal followers.

Delve Beneath the Surface 

Descend below the star-scorched surface and explore the multidimensional depths below. Witness the corrupted revelry of the Court, lose yourself in the icy tunnels of the Old Waters, and discover the grim fate of the Abandoned Expedition.

With sharp controls, engaging exploration, and deep lore to discover, Voidwrought is a dynamic addition to the modern Metroidvania genre.

Unleash Ancient Artifacts

The world is filled with treasures sought by the learned, the brave, and the mad. Scour the halls of your shrine, rend the corpses of defeated deities, and hunt in the hidden corners of the cosmos to find objects capable of granting unique powers.

Discover and equip over 30 Relics and Souls, from spectral weapons to passive buffs, to match your preferred playstyle.

Build your Shrine 

Some still cling to the original faith. From a tiny cult, expand your influence and excavate further into the ruins. As you expand your shrine and followers, new secrets, rewards, and horrors come to light.

Features

• Experience smooth, satisfying movement and tight controls.
• Explore atmospheric, hand-drawn biomes, from the star-scorched Surface to the biomechanical Abandoned Expedition.
• Fight over 70 enemies and 10 formidable bosses.
• Customize your playstyle with over 30 active Relics and passive Souls.
• Expand your shrine to discover new treasures, abilities, and secrets.
• Enjoy a rich, foreboding score by Anima: Song of the Abyss and Vigil: The Longest Night composer Jouni Valjakka.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender and ROBOBEAT along with upcoming titles The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought, Hordes of Hunger, In Sink and GladiEATERS. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.

About Powersnake 

Powersnake consists of 3 developers based in Sweden, sharing a love for all things touching on cosmic horror, passive souls-like narratives, and intriguing mysteries. They’ve worked on titles ranging from adventure games, city-builders, and 3D platformers to horse riding games. Regardless of genre they strive to put gameplay first, be it fluid combat, responsive movement, or engaging exploration. Voidwrought is their love letter to the metroidvania genre and such greats like Hollow Knight, Castlevania, Crowsworn, and others.

Run around your lounge together in zany Mixed Reality party games

Christchurch—October 24, 2024—Fantail Games announced today that the upcoming mixed reality Game Night is coming to Early Access for Meta Quest devices on November 18th. Blending arcade action and multiplayer mayhem, Game Night features a series of riotously fun minigames each with their own unique MR hook to draw in players of all ages.

“We think that the real secret sauce of MR is in the social experience of playing with friends and family face-to-face together in the same room,” says Fantail Games founder Steven Linton. “These deceptively simple minigames capture the essence of the best sports and boardgames, mixing physicality, tactics and social interaction. The whole family can get involved and have a blast, running around the room without the risk of falling over furniture or getting motion sickness.”

Game Night will feature three minigames as it enters Early Access: Fishing, in which players must compete to scoop the most fish into the basket, Bouncing, in which players bat their balloon rabbits into carrots for points, and Slapping, in which the alien jelly menace must be contained. Supporting 1-4 players, each person can decide to work together or competitively for an experience that is as unique as the group they’re playing with. Additional minigames and features will be added as final launch on the Meta store approaches in 2025.

“My favourite moments testing Game Night have been when parents play with their kids,” Linton continues. “They’re all equally into it and connecting together in a way you just don’t get with any traditional game. It’s very refreshing in a world that is becoming increasingly disconnected by technology.”

Game Night will be available for Quest 2, Pro, 3 and 3S.

About Fantail Games

Fantail Games was founded in September 2023 to pioneer in the brave new frontier of Mixed Reality gaming. Our games are designed exclusively for MR, demonstrating the unique new playstyles it offers with a focus on bringing your space to life, physicality and connecting players. Our small indie team of three full time members operate out of Christchurch, New Zealand. Prior to Fantail Games we worked together in the contract game space with clients including Disney, Hasbro, Paramount, JamCity and Wonderscope to name a few. Our experience creating innovative social mobile AR titles prepared us well for our transition to fully immersive MR.

Watch the launch trailer and join the Smurfs on their wildest dreams ever!

Paris, France – October 24, 2024 – It is now time to Smurf, whether solo or with friends! The Smurfs – Dreams is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats, and on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, Microsoft Store) and Xbox One|Series in digital format.

Get ready to dive into an all-new adventure in the Smurfs universe with the 3D platformer from Ocellus Services: The Smurfs – Dreams, where the most fantastical dreams meet the darkest nightmares. Watch the launch trailer now for an epic preview of the incredible journey that awaits, through the wildest dreams of your favorite Smurfs.

Ocellus are renowned for their expertise showcased in Marsupilami: Hoobadventure. Praised by both critics and players alike, this platformer breathed new life into the iconic character within videogames.Digital Deluxe Edition: Available on PC (Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG)

About The Smurfs – Dreams

Gargamel has devised a new nefarious plan to capture the Smurfs. The infamous character has cast a devious spell on the sarsaparilla bushes, the Smurfs’ favorite treat, plunging them into a deep sleep. Embark on a dreamlike expedition where you must wake all the Smurfs before the diabolical Gargamel reaches the village. This epic journey will plunge you into a gaming experience as thrilling as it is unexpected, for in the world of dreams, excitement can swiftly turn into the mystery of nightmares.

Key Features:

• Solo or Co-op Gameplay: Team up with friends for a smurf-tastic gaming experience!
• Dive into Unique Dreams: Explore diverse realms with their own set of challenges and surprises!
• Embark on an Epic Adventure: Journey through 4 dreamy worlds with 12 levels and 16 mini-levels to conquer!
• Customize Your Character: Collect magic orbs and boss tokens to unlock cool customization options and surprises!
• Stunning Art Direction: Immerse yourself in a colorful and magical world that evolves as you progress!

Whether you play solo or with a friend, discover enchanting or nightmarish places and explore the dreams of your favorite Smurfs by navigating levels with varied gameplay in a fabulous adventure where each world has its own distinct characteristics. This 3D platformer offers exciting challenges, providing total immersion in a magical world where imagination comes to life.

The Smurfs – Dreams is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in physical and digital edition, and on PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Epic Game Store) and Xbox One|Series in digital edition.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Ocellus Services

At Ocellus Services, we are passionate experts in the art and development of stylized video games. Collaborating with industry leaders, we also cultivate our own universes within Ocellus Games. Our team is capable of overseeing the entire creative process, from pre-production to post-production, adapting our skills to projects of any size, genre, or platform. The games, brands, and videos we have contributed to have amassed billions of downloads and views, showcasing our impact in our favorite industry, gaming! 

About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services) is the official licensing agent for the beloved little blue characters, “The Smurfs”, created by Peyo. Over the years, IMPS has worked closely with its agents to spread the Smurfs’ popularity worldwide and successfully develop and market publishing activities, audiovisual productions, licensed merchandise, retail promotions and collaborations, digital products and video games, family entertainment experiences, and a plethora of activities that have ensured the everlasting success of the Smurfs. IMPS is led by Véronique Culliford, the daughter of Pierre Culliford, the creator of the Smurfs, better known by his pseudonym Peyo. Véronique has been leading IMPS since 1984 and, along with LAFIG Belgium, holds the rights to the Smurf characters and licenses worldwide.

About The Smurfs

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Skonec Entertainment has announced an extensive overhaul based on fan feedback for the hit VR PvP Hero Shooter, Strike Rush.

Seoul, South Korea, 24th October 2024 – Skonec Entertainment is excited to announce a Full System Overhaul for the popular hero shooter Strike Rush. Known as Season 2: Unknown Villain, new gameplay modes, Blitzers, Blitzmon, maps and a full UI overhaul have arrived today as part of the total restructuring of the popular VR PvP game!

Debuting on Meta Quest headsets in April 2024, Strike Rush has seen several updates since launch, including the popular SHINING VESSEL update launched in Summer 2024. Now, thanks to player feedback, a Full System Overhaul has been designed to bring more action-packed experiences to fans both old and new! 

New Gameplay Modes

The addition of a Team Deathmatch mode offers a more aggressive, combat-focused playstyle, providing a different thrill from capture modes. Players can enter a matchmaking queue while enjoying the recently added Quick Battle mode, and once team matching is complete you’ll automatically enter the Team Deathmatch.

In addition, a new Quest system will introduce daily and weekly quests to earn rewards. Quests can be as simple as winning a Quick Battle match or Team Deathmatch, but for greater rewards you can expect a greater challenge!

New Characters

Two mysterious new characters, Cain and Benny, will make their Strike Rush debuts, each bringing unique skills and strategies. The cold-blooded assassin Cain overwhelms enemies with unpredictable tactics and powerful crowd control skills. Meanwhile, new Blitzmon, Benny, is a new ‘Goblin-type’. This Blitzmon may look cute, but underestimating him could come with irreversible consequences!

New Weapons

A new weapon will be added alongside the new playable characters: the rocket launcher ‘Griffin’. This high-impact weapon delivers explosive AoE damage, highly effective against multiple enemies. Players can obtain the Griffin during matches at specific locations in each arena. But be warned, the spawns are limited, so you’ll have to be fast! 

New Map

Following this summer’s SHINING VESSEL map addition, B-13 Laboratory is a new multiplayer level featuring a multi-layered structure. This new map presents new tactical opportunities in all gameplay modes. A large open area on the ground floor will see mass fighting breakout; can you pin the enemy here while taking the advantage and heading to the top floor for objective capture?

With the launch of the Full System Overhaul, the Team Deathmatch and Quick Battle modes will also gain access to every map in Strike Rush, including this new addition!

UI Overhaul

With a game as slick as Strike Rush, the systems should always match the action! As such, Skonec is delivering a complete overhaul of the menus and UI to create a more immersive experience for all players from the very first moment you enter the game!

Strike Rush – Season 2: Unknown Villain Update Key Features:

• New Blitzer: The cold-blooded assassin ‘Cain’ will be added to the playable roster.
• New Blitzmon: ‘Benny,’ a new ‘Goblin-type’ Blitzmon, can accompany players in the arena.
• New Stage: ‘B-13 Laboratory’ is a new multiplayer level featuring a multi-layered structure.
• New Weapon: The rocket launcher ‘Griffin’ delivers explosive AoE damage.
• New Game Mode: ‘Team Deathmatch’ offers a faster, more aggressive playstyle.
• Advanced Team Matching: Queue for ‘Team Matching’ while enjoying ‘Quick Battle.’ Once matching is complete, you’ll automatically enter the team match mode.
• Deathmatch Stage Expansion: Both ‘Team Deathmatch’ and ‘Quick Battle’ will be available on all five original stages, as well as the newly added stage.
• Quest System: Complete daily or weekly quests to earn richer rewards.
• New UI: The main menu UI has been revamped for a more beautiful and convenient user experience.

Season 2: Unknown Villain is a FREE update available now for all Strike Rush players. Strike Rush is a 4v4, team-based co-op shooter available now for Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S and Quest Pro. Choose from one of six unique Blitzer characters, each with special abilities and accompanying Blitzmon AI companions. 

About Skonec Entertainment

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Skonec Entertainment is an expert in the creation of action-packed, high-energy VR content for home and location-based entertainment. After early success with its single-player experience Mortal Blitz, the studios’ latest endeavour is Strike Rush, honing years of experience into the company’s most high-profile VR game to date.