Drive, Spy, and Survive in 1990s Bratislava – Now Fully Playable in English on Steam Early Access

Bratislava, Slovakia – November 26th, 2024 – In an era when a President’s son could be kidnapped in broad daylight and journalists disappeared without a trace, 1990s Slovakia wasn’t just living through history – it was surviving it. Today, Team Vivat is proud to bring this remarkable chapter of history to a global audience with the English release of their open-world action-adventure game ‘Vivat Slovakia’ available now on Steam Early Access. Based on documented events that shocked a nation, this game delivers an open-world crime epic that would make Tommy Vercetti think twice about setting foot in Bratislava.

Set in a meticulously recreated 10 km² of 1990s Bratislava, players take on the role of a secret police officer working deep undercover as a taxi driver. You’ll infiltrate the city’s dangerous underworld, where government officials make backroom deals with crime bosses and business tycoons trade briefcases in dark alleys. As you navigate through layers of corruption and betrayal, each mission reveals another piece of a true story that Western media never dared to cover – until now.

“This is the game we always wanted to make – a story about the city we grew up in, during its most dramatic transformation,” says Roman Lipka, Team Vivat’s Producer. “We’re not making up stories here – we’re telling them. The missions, characters, and even the undercover taxi you drive are all based on real events and vehicles from the era. Players can immerse themselves in a slice of history that’s never been explored in gaming before, and the response has been incredible. From positive Steam ratings to growing international media attention, it’s clear this authentic experience resonates far beyond Slovakia’s borders.”

Key Features:

• Authentic ‘90s Bratislava – Explore a meticulously recreated city during its wildest era
• True Crime Missions – Investigate actual historical events, from presidential kidnapping to underground operations
• Get Behind The Wheel – Drive 50+ iconic vehicles, each reflecting the distinctive character of ‘90s Slovakia. 
• Go Deep Undercover – Infiltrate a complex network of criminals, politicians, and power players.
• Beyond the Mission – Master street racing, run import/export schemes, make special deliveries, or escape to peaceful fishing spots

Ready to explore 1990s Bratislava? Vivat Slovakia is now available in Early Access on Steam with fully voiced English and Slovak languages.

About Team Vivat

Founded by former modders, journalists, and industry professionals, Team Vivat represents the new wave of Eastern European game development. Based in Bratislava, the studio gained national recognition after their successful appearance in Slovakia’s Shark Tank and being highlighted by Forbes as one of Europe’s most promising game studios. Their debut title, Vivat Slovakia, supported by the Slovak Arts Council, transforms 1990s Slovakia into an authentic story for modern gaming audiences.

Help Axel McCoin start a world-changing revolution

Madrid, Spain – 26 November 2024 – Meridiem is thrilled to announce that the thrilling RPG / Graphic Adventure title Neon Blood is now available in physical format in Europe for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and on all digital platforms worldwide.

Neon Blood is a neo-noir cyberpunk dystopian adventure created with a striking 2.5D aesthetic using  PixelArt 2D sprites with 3D-modelled environments. Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure where you will help Axel McCoin, an idealistic detective, start a revolution to change the world. In this stunning game, developed by ChaoticBrain Studios and published by Meridiem, you will experience a variety of puzzles and classic turn-based combat with precise Quick Time Events. In addition, Neon Blood is the first Spanish video game with a Dolby Atmos downloadable soundtrack.

The physical Limited Edition of Neon Blood for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch includes a metallic textured sleeve, art book, city guide and downloadable soundtrack.  

About Neon Blood

The Year is 2053. After the Third World War, humanity was reduced to a single macropolis, Viridis, formed by two cities, the luxurious Bright City and the dystopian Blind City.

Axel McCoin, a detective from Blind City, will be motivated by his ideals to rebel against the injustices caused by the social separation between the two cities and the social inequalities that exist in society in general, becoming a symbol of a revolution.

In his adventure, Axel will meet powerful allies who will help him in his purpose as well as enemies who will stand in his way, such as Ruby Emerald who will do everything possible to make Axel’s plans fail.

Main features

• A dystopian RPG: A deep story with a cyberpunk theme combined with a turn-based combat style inspired by retro RPG’s with a strong strategy factor.
• Pixel art & 3D scenarios: Two different realities of the two cities with complete 2.5D aesthetic, merging cyberpunk and Sci-Fi.
• Investigate Viridis: A big macropolis full of secrets to be solved with a complete dialogue-based detective system.
• Make it glow! Immersive and dynamic night landscapes bathed in a lot of neon!

Neon Blood is now available in physical format in Europe for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and on all digital platforms worldwide. 

About Meridiem

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

About ChaoticBrain Studios

We are ChaoticBrain Studios, an indie videogame studio from Madrid that has just started this adventure, which is to develop our own videogame. We are a small studio formed by 2 people, that after finishing our studies, we had the brilliant idea (Spoiler, no) to develop a JRPG as our first videogame.  And with this premise in mind, and thanks to our love for the Cyberpunk theme and great videogames like FFVII, Octopath traveler and Cyberpunk 2077, the idea of Neon Blood was born. And that’s how I met your mother… sorry, that’s how I met ChaoticBrain Studios. 

Build your crazy kingdom next month on Steam and Xbox

Walnut Creek, Calif. (November 21, 2024) – Maximum Entertainment today announced that open-world city builder Overthrown will launch into Steam Early Access, in Xbox Game Preview, and with Game Pass for console, PC and cloud on December 5. Coming off a successful Steam Next Fest demo last month, where the game hit the top 40 most played games list during the festival, Overthrown will launch with new buildings, beautiful fall and winter foliage, and military structures. See a slice of what players will experience in today’s frenetic trailer:

In Overthrown, hurl anything and everything – from houses and trees to your very own citizens – to create and rule your kingdom. Build and manage alone or with friends in up to six-player co-op. Harness the power of your magical crown to defend townsfolk from bandits and mutants. But don’t lose it! There’s a new ruler waiting in the wings to take your spot!

Gather resources, grow crops, and explore a diverse and colorful world to turn a fledgling state into a commanding, self-sustaining community. Visit the powder mill, ale house, blast furnace, and butcher shop. Experience diverse player outfits and enemy types and make the land yours.  

Overthrown will launch December 5 into Steam Early Access, in Xbox Game Preview, and with Xbox Game Pass, and will later release into 1.0 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Wishlist Overthrown on Steam today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133500/Overthrown/.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.

About Brimstone Games

Brimstone is a fully remote, international indie team founded in Sweden and spread across more than ten different countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. As a studio we focus on creating chaotic and innovative sandbox games.

Get ready to turn up the heat! Today, Jackbox Games released a free patch update for The Jackbox Naughty Pack, which introduces a variety of new in-game features and quality-of-life updates, now available to download on all major digital platforms. 

Information on the all-new patch additions below: 

• Additional prompts for Fakin’ It All Night Long, Dirty Drawful, and Let Me Finish.
• New content filters in Fakin’ It All Night Long and Let Me Finish that allow players to increase the intensity of the content they will see in their game.
•  brand new Quick Mode for Let Me Finish that allows you to add captions to photos and pits players against each other in rapid head-to-head rounds.
• The ability to turn off emotes in Dirty Drawful.
• Other quality-of-life updates and bug fixes including updated timers in Let Me Finish that allow players more time to create.

The Jackbox Naughty Pack is an M-Rated intimate pack of three games that are sure to have players laughing and maybe even sweating just a little. Players can get to know their friends’ spiciest secrets in Fakin’ It All Night Long, create some dastardly doodles in Dirty Drawful and test their oration skills in a steamy game of Let Me Finish. This ménage-a-trois of party games retails for $29.50 AUD/$19.99 USD and is available to purchase on Steam (Mac/Windows/Linux), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Epic Games or Apple TV today.

You can check out additional details in the official Jackbox Games blog post here.

Launch Trailer Showcases Thrilling New Ways to Play the Most Approachable MechWarrior Game to Date – Separate Free Update Simultaneously Goes Online

THE INNER SPHERE (Nov. 25, 2024) – MechWarrior 5: Clans, the cinematic action game praised by series veterans and newcomers alike for its gripping narrative and five-player co-operative combat, gains stellar additions today across new Trials of War DLC and a separate free content update, developer Piranha Games announced. An action-packed launch trailer reveals first gameplay from Trials of War’s new modes as well as its new omnimech variants, all of which goes nominal today for $19.99 alongside a free update on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. A full Star of five players can enjoy Trials of War’s content, even if the session’s host is the only player in the group that owns the DLC. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323880/MechWarrior_5_Clans__Trials_of_War/)

Trials of War’s launch trailer finds members of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the group central to MechWarrior 5: Clans’ narrative and overarching conflict, preparing for Mech combat against their fellow clan members (or Sibkin). Glimpse the battlegrounds that await your skirmishes across the all-new Horde and Arena modes, as well as the suite of Omnimechs joining MechWarrior 5: Clans’ playable roster by watching the trailer:

The Trials of War DLC introduces:

• Horde Mode: Brave the Inner Sphere’s greatest trial as part of a five-player Star, or command a squad of AI allies while forging through endless waves of engaging, varied PvE combat.
• Unlockable Challenge Levels: Progress through MechWarrior 5: Clans’ story to unlock additional challenges tailored to specific Mech weight classes.
• Arena Mode: Drop into 10 all-new arena maps optimized for exhilarating fights, standing as part of a five-pilot team comprised of players or AI allies, or brave a free for all to emerge as an undisputed warrior in two distinct combat types:
• Melee Mode: Rack up points demolishing opponents while capitalizing on unlimited respawns for a bold, uncompromising pace of battle.
• Last Mech Standing: Keep the stakes high in a grand showdown where only one warrior or team will emerge victorious. 
• New Omnimech Variants: 
• ADR-CN “Cinder”
• KFX-PR “Purifier”
• MLX-ED “Ebon Dragoon”
• NVA-BK “Breaker”
• SHC-MI “Mishipeshu”
• SCR-LC “Lacerator”
• HBR-VI “Virago”
• MDD-RV “Revenant”
• SMN-PD “Pride”
• DWF-WM “Widowmaker”
• EXE-SV “Sovereign”
• WHK-NQ “Nanuq”

Piranha Games have also released a content update completely free to all players, which includes:

• Trueborn Difficulty: the ultimate test for pilots eager to prove their skills to Clan Smoke Jaguar while persevering throughout MechWarrior 5: Clans’ campaign.
• New Omnimechs: Add eight standard Omnimech variant Omnipod spanning four weight classes to your arsenal:
• Light: Arctic Cheetah: ACH-P, Kit Fox: KFX-P
• Medium: Shadow Cat: SHC-P, Viper: VPR-P
• Heavy: Hellbringer: HBR-P, Mad Dog: MDD-S
• Assault: Gargoyle: GAR-P, Dire Wolf: DWF-P
• Quality of Life Improvements: Additional refinements arrive to further enhance the overall player experience for MechWarrior 5: Clans. Full patch notes: https://mw5clans.com/news/2024/11/131-mechwarrior-5-clans-update-and-patch-notes

MechWarrior 5: Clans arrived this year as Piranha Games’ third game in the MechWarrior franchise, following the wildly successful 2013 MMO MechWarrior Online and 2019 single player/co-op sandbox game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. In contrast, MechWarrior 5: Clans provides a story rich, linear-based single player/co-op narrative-driven action game to fans for the first time in decades – a complete departure from previous MechWarrior entries, solidifying Piranha Games as one of the industry’s most dynamic studios as it continues to forge entirely new gameplay genres and game design with each new MechWarrior release.

MechWarrior 5: Clans sports a gripping set of gameplay features for new and veteran pilots:

• The Clan Invasion is Here: For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action packed Clan Invasion story – one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game which veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
• This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior: Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults, commanding their team while utilizing the new Battlegrid and radial menu, if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
• Customizable Mechs: Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech’s superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure, and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
• All-Star Strategy: Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
• Stunning Visual Design: Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, MechWarrior 5: Clans abounds in environmental detail and destruction – from precisely designed confined cityscapes to bogs spanning incredible distances, battles will take shape on breathtaking landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.

MechWarrior 5: Clans is available today. Learn more about the game at www.mw5clans.com.

Nightmare Paralysis | Free Update Available Now

Children of the Sun, the thrilling bullet-bending shooter from Devolver Digital and Berlin-based solo sharpshooter René Rother, is back for more blood. Nightmare Paralysis, a free update available now for all players, introduces a challenging new horde mode that will test THE GIRL’s tele-kill-netic powers to their limits.
 
Take on entire platoons of THE CULT’s brainwashed minions, but watch out for a new enemy that can fire back. The sniper cultist has a bullet with your name on it, and will put a premature end to your quest for vengeance if you don’t find a way to deal with them.
 
And if you’re wondering how THE GIRL can take on an entire horde of cultists with only one bullet, well, now she can reload: by shooting herself.
 
Nightmare Paralysis also features dynamic weather, levels that shift as you play, and more. This update adds a whole new dimension to Children of the Sun’s violent road trip of revenge, and it’s available right now on PC, free to everyone who owns the game.
 
If you don’t own it, there’s never been a better time to pick it up. From November 25 to December 4, the game will have a 40% discount on Steam.
 
And Aidan Baker’s killer soundtrack is also available on Steam today. Find out more at childrenofthesungame.com

Today, Amazon Games revealed the Living Roadmap for New World: Aeternum in its first post-launch Dev Update. This new format gives the community more insight into what the team is actively working on, what is in early development and early ideas that are being explored.

The team is excited to share in-development features as part of the new Living Roadmap, including more types of Seasonal Worlds, a revamped Invasion mode, new PVP modes, updates to reputation systems and more. The team is also exploring early concepts and ideas such as new weapons, a new zone, new PVE modes, new features such as company halls with storage and a siege system and more, all designed to deepen the endgame and bring new dimensions to the New World: Aeternum experience.

This roadmap starts with a deep dive into Season 7, which will feature a ton of new content for New World: Aeternum, including the introduction of Seasonal Worlds, a new Outpost Rush map and much more.

Highlights of Season 7 include:

• Seasonal Worlds: Seasonal Worlds are dynamic, limited-time servers designed to deliver unique gameplay experiences. The first of which features always-on PVP, loot that drops on death and unique items. Rewards and progression will carry over after the season ends, ensuring their efforts are never lost.
• New Outpost Rush Map: A new Outpost Rush map is coming, offering players a fresh battlefield to conquer and test their skills in this strategic PVP game mode. Outpost Rush is a team-based competition where players gather resources, capture objectives and outmaneuver opponents in epic battles for dominance and rewards.
• Mutated Expedition Upgrades and Combat Balance Updates: Unified Mutations will remove the need for multiple gear sets, add matchmaking for M3 and improve rewards for these challenging Expeditions. Season 7 will also bring balance updates to combat, starting with adjustments to various weapons.
• Daily Solo Trials: Solo Trials provide an exciting opportunity for players to test their skill, strategy and mastery in high-stakes battles against iconic bosses.
• Seasonal Events: Events like Legacy of Crassus and Rabbit’s Revenge are making a return, offering new players a chance to experience these seasonal favorites.

Please find the full details of the Living Roadmap in the blog post here.

New World: Aeternum is also launching a free trial on consoles starting today! Invite your friends on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to explore the world of Aeternum with you. The trial offers four hours of free gameplay, giving new players the perfect chance to dive in. Please find the full details of the free trial in the blog post here. 

Explore, fight and scavenge across the galaxy with friends in this chaotic co-op space roguelite adventure where anything can happen!

PARIS – Nov. 25, 2024 – Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games are excited to officially release the 1.0 version of Void Crew, the thrilling co-op space adventure where you explore, fight and scavenge loot across the galaxy with up to three crewmates. Available on Steam today for $24.99, with a bonus 20% off discount offered for a limited time, Void Crew’s 1.0 release takes to the stars with a full suite of content after a successful voyage on Steam Early Access. Check out today’s new launch trailer for an interstellar showcase of the chaotic action, cool ships, dangerous enemies, and tons of fun with friends that await!

An Incredible Early Access Adventure & New Ones to Come

Void Crew’s journey first began in September 2023, debuting on Steam Early Access with a tremendous welcome from the community. Since then, Hutlihut Games has been dedicated to crafting the best experience for its growing galaxy of players based on community feedback, significantly expanding Void Crew’s content and features throughout early access.

Since its original release, Void Crew has added a roguelite mode, new weapon and utility modules, fierce enemies, enhanced animations, four skill trees, and boss battles for each biome. To celebrate the 1.0 launch, the game is receiving additional polishing touches, including meta-quests (time-limited missions), new objectives for more engaging and epic battles, new enemies, and an achievement system that is both coupled to Steam and awards in-game rewards.

New DLC for Dedicated Explorers

Alongside today’s 1.0 release, Void Crew players can also pick up the new “Founder’s Pack” DLC for $9.99, unlocking exclusive cosmetics, allowing you to customize your crew and show your support for the game’s ongoing journey.

Void Crew is available now on Steam with a 20% off special launch discount. Join the adventure today!

Manchester, UK – 25th November 2024 – Rezzil, in partnership with the Premier League, is excited to share that Premier League Player, the first officially licensed VR game, is launching exclusively on Meta Quest on December 3rd. This game brings fans closer than ever to the Premier League, letting them step into iconic stadiums, replay unforgettable moments from the 2023/24 season, and experience match-defining action firsthand.

Premier League Player is more than a game, it’s an immersive experience that puts fans directly on the pitch, letting them live the moments they’ve only ever watched.

Step into Premier League History with ‘Moments’

Get ready to leap from the stands to the heart of the action with Premier League ‘Moments.’ This feature brings the excitement of the Premier League directly to your VR headset, making you part of the game. No longer just a fan, you’ll be the one making the decisive passes, scoring the goals, and feeling the intensity of every critical ‘moment’ from the 2023-2024 season. Each moment is captured and recreated with incredible precision, so you can experience the thrill of the Premier League as if you were on the pitch. 

Key features of Premier League Player:

• All 20 teams, players, stadiums, and kits – Fully licensed teams, players, and authentic stadiums deliver the ultimate Premier League experience.
• Moments mode – Replay highlights by scoring game-winning goals, delivering precise assists, and feeling the intensity of pivotal plays from the 2023/24 season. 
• Shot stopper – Take on the role of a Premier League goalkeeper and test your reflexes with high-pressure saves.
• Headers – Perfect your accuracy and timing in competitive solo or co-op gameplay.
• Free play & training drills – Hone your skills solo or with friends, and push yourself further with professional training drills.
• The Sanctuary – Your personal hub for customising, unlocking achievements, and celebrating your journey as a Premier League Player.

For more information, check out the official Premier League Player check out the official website: – www.premierleagueplayer.com 

Earn powerful new vehicle prototypes sourced from one of the world’s wealthiest entities

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Nov. 25, 2024 – Armored Warfare, the realistic free-to-play tactical tank MMO which has amassed more than 12 million downloads from developer Wishlist Games, receives its latest Seahawks Battle Path Update today. Named after one of the game’s most popular storylines, Seahawks introduces all new vehicles, assignments, prizes, and a gripping narrative uniting more than seven years of Armored Warfare’s constantly expanding lore.

Commandeer fresh designs and prizes across 50 levels including the new highest tier 10 vehicles XK3 Phantom, VN20, and Cheonma-2. 

• XK3 Phantom — Master of surprise with Ambush Mode for stealth attacks; swift, deadly, and unseen until it’s too late. 
• VN20 — Your armored stronghold with robust armor and an autonomous turret; perfect for securing any zone. 
• Cheonma-2 — A versatile powerhouse with adaptable firepower that breaks through any line under skilled command.

Off the battlefield, enjoy improvements to mission structure, prizes such as T-72 Victory, Sabre Premium AFV,  Abrams AGDS, Stingray “Black Eagle” Premium LT, and all the Black Eagle skins. Unlock brand new Seahawk Loot Crates for new vehicles and skins. Advance through the levels and unlock fully illustrated Seahawk Diary entries with fan-favorite returning characters. Form advanced strategies with several new mechanics, including a sentry turret capable of defending a key position.

“Seahawks deliver on requests from our most loyal long-time fans,” says Alexey Larionov, CEO of Wishlist Games. “Drawing from the massive popularity of the PvE Special Operations mode, we’re reviving its beloved characters and giving commanders much more to look forward to including a fresh, never-before-seen perspective on the Armored Warfare’s storyline.”

Armored Warfare’s Seahawk Battle Path is now available on PC via Armored Warfare website, Steam and the Epic Games Store! Choose between the Standard Battle Path for $11 or the two Epic Bundles at $40 each—one packed with 50K Battle Coins and the other with Boosters. This Battle Path is also accessible with premium in-game currency, which you can earn for free by participating in events or logging in weekly. Keep up to date with the latest developments by following Armored Warfare on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X/Twitter, and Instagram. Connect with fellow commanders on the official Armored Warfare Discord server.

About Armored Warfare

Armored Warfare, powered by CryEngine, is a free-to-play tactical military MMO that puts you in command of modern tanks and a variety of armored vehicles, set in an alternate future of modern warfare. With its intense team-based gameplay, the game offers both PvE and PvP modes, giving players the flexibility to progress without needing to master both modes. 

• Download the Game
• Armored Warfare on Steam
• Armored Warfare on Epic Store

About Wishlist Games

Wishlist Games (WLG) is an independent European publisher and developer, known for its work on Armored Warfare and World War 3. Headquartered in Cyprus, the company boasts a diverse team of over 50 employees from countries all over the world. Many of the team members have contributed to globally renowned projects like World of Warcraft, PUBG Mobile, World of Tanks, Total War: Arena, The Finals, Cyberpunk 2077, and many more. WLG specializes in developing and publishing large-scale multiplayer projects that engage millions of players worldwide. As the company continues to grow, it remains committed to delivering tactical combat experiences that empower creativity, freedom, and fun for a global gaming community.

For more information, visit the official website.