Beloved sandbox adventure makes its debut on Nintendo Switch, PS4 & Xbox One next week

LONDON, UK – October 11, 2024 – Fireshine Games and Pugstorm are delighted to announce that the critically-acclaimed mining sandbox adventure Core Keeper will release on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One consoles on October 17th.

With over 3 million players having already dug into the game across PC, Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Core Keeper is an award-winning underground adventure set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures, and trinkets. Set out as a single-player explorer or venture online with friends, harvesting relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world.

Explore diverse biomes, level up your skills and defeat legendary Titans on a quest to unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, fight rivals in online PvP, and explore the world at your own pace as you carve out your unique adventure.

Core Keeper is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, and with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud. For the latest info & updates, follow @CoreKeeperGame on X and join the community on Discord.

About Pugstorm 

Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.

About Fireshine Games 

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

Leamington Spa, UK – 11th October, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Polish independent developer Hyperstrange are pleased to announce a new demo for the upcoming 3D action, survivors-like hack-and-slash game Hordes of Hunger. The demo will be available for players on Steam from 5pm BST/12pm EST on Friday, October 11th. The demo also serves as a playtest, allowing players to submit their feedback through a questionnaire. 

Hordes of Hunger has also released a new gameplay trailer, showcasing the game’s new ability trees and animations, biomes, and advancements. The trailer also features the crafting, cooking and permanent upgrade systems.

The game is developed by Polish developer, Hyperstrange and brings third-person, 3D hack’n slash gameplay, high production values, and an evolving narrative to the wildly popular Survivorslike genre. 

Hordes of Hunger is coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

About Hordes of Hunger: 

The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way.

Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you’ll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you face.

Take up Arms

Craft your own unique build with a range of weapons and special attacks, from a nimble swordfighter to a heavy hammer-wielder. From the castle keep to the desolate remains of your village, fight smart and use the environment to your advantage with choke points, high ground, and breakable structures.

Overcome the Horde

The monsters are unrelenting, but so are you. Gain destructive and defensive abilities with each level-up to become a finely tuned force to be reckoned with. Strike down swarms with sword aflame, call down lightning as you land, and defy death with divine contracts.

Uncover the Truth

A father racked with guilt. A prisoner who shuns freedom. A mother covered in blood. Mirah may be the only one who can save her home, but she’s not alone. Complete missions in each run to save others from the invasion and discover the true nature of the curse that plagues Mirah’s homeland.

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 Hyperstrange

Hyperstrange is a studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded on the day of the 2015 solar eclipse, Hyperstrange have developed a number of critically-acclaimed titles, including Postal: Brain Damaged, Elderborn, and Blood West. Hordes of Hunger is their latest game, and marks their first collaboration with Kwalee.

Featuring an expansive roster of 181 playable characters, witness the return of the BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series

Sydney, Australia – Oct.11, 2024 – Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. After a 15-year wait, the long-awaited sequel to the legendary DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series, has finally arrived. Developed by Spike Chunsoft, this action-packed game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, featuring a massive roster of 181 playable characters.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO continues the legacy of DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 and pushing the envelope for gameplay and features in an arena brawler. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO offers new genre-defining features including lightning-paced combat, large destructible environments, and stunning visuals powered by new-gen platforms. Players can engage in action-packed gameplay featuring nostalgic single-player episode battles, expansive customisation, and thrilling online multiplayer modes.

Watch the action-packed launch trailer for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

The game modes include Episode Battle, where players will be able to re-live iconic battles from the globally beloved DRAGON BALL anime series with story-driven single-player game play featuring eight major characters: Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, Jiren, Future Trunks, Goku Black and Frieza. Each character’s campaign will vary in length and include branching “What If” paths, where players can use skill and choices to unlock and experience new unique narratives.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO also includes the anticipated Custom Battle mode. Custom Battle allows players to create, play, and share their own battles using a robust selection of available roster characters, stages, and unique items. Players can try their hands at a match imagined by the developers or create their own scenarios.

Players can explore a variety of online-only and multiplayer modes, including online and split-screen versus battles. The game also features World Tournament mode where players can challenge each other in various scenarios based on sagas and unique remixed tournaments.

For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu. Join the conversation on X at https://x.com/dragonballgames. 

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™. 

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 

New ‘psychological RPG’ in development, set in a game world conceived by the leads of the now canceled Disco Elysium sequel

London, U.K. – October 11th 2024 – With the fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium on the horizon, Longdue is proud to announce its formation as a new independent studio that has raised seed investment to create an RPG that will continue Disco Elysium’s award-winning legacy and represent a bold new artistic endeavor that aims to trailblaze in the narrative-first cRPG space.

Longdue is already a dozen strong, including team members that worked on the original Disco Elysium and its unreleased sequel. The team is also drawing talent from across the industry, including veterans from Bungie, Rockstar, and Brave At Night.

A Psychogeographic RPG with Narrative Depth

Longdue’s debut RPG explores the delicate interplay between the conscious and subconscious, the seen and unseen. Set in a world where choices ripple between the character’s psyche and environment, players will navigate a constantly shifting landscape, shaped by both internal and external forces.

The game introduces a groundbreaking ‘psychogeographic RPG’ mechanic, where every decision reshapes both the world and the characters that inhabit it. In this experience, the lines between the mind and the environment blur, colliding and transforming with each choice, leading players through an ever-evolving narrative landscape.

A Legacy of Innovation

While Longdue’s debut project draws from the creative energy and legacy of Disco Elysium and other beloved RPGs, like Planescape: Torment, it’s also crafted to stand independently as a meaningful addition to the RPG genre. Longdue is committed to making games that carry the weight of thoughtful design and engaging storytelling, positioning the studio as a steady, dependable voice in RPG development.

Longdue aims to create games that resonate emotionally and intellectually. The studio is here to build a reputation for consistently delivering quality, with a focus on depth and narrative integrity. This is just the beginning of Longdue’s journey to become a trusted name in the greater RPG canon.

“At Longdue, we’re inspired by decades of classic RPGs, from Ultima and Wizardry, through Fallout and Planescape, to the justifiably adored Disco Elysium,” said Narrative Director Grant Roberts. “We’re excited to continue that legacy with another narrative-first, psychological RPG, where the interplay between inner worlds and external landscapes is the beating heart of the experience. We’re building a world-class team for a world-class game that will tell a world-class story, and we can’t wait to show you more.”

Longdue investor representative Riaz Moola says: “We are excited to back the work of an incredible team of creative talent and support the development of a new type of narrative-first video game experience and associated technology to improve the creation of these games across the video game industry.”

Fans can visit longduegames.com to join the community and be the first to hear more details about the studio’s upcoming game.

Key Points

• Spiritual Successor to Disco Elysium: Longdue’s debut project is developed with key creatives from the original Disco Elysium team and contributors to the unreleased sequel, carrying forward the thoughtful, narrative-first approach that defined its predecessor.
• Psychological Depth and Player Choice: The game explores the intricate relationship between mind and environment, offering players a story-driven experience where their choices shape both the world and its characters.
• Creative Pedigree with a Fresh Vision: Drawing inspiration from Disco Elysium, Planescape: Torment, and other classic RPGs, Longdue is crafting a new experience that blends established traditions with its own innovative ideas.
• Honoring a Legacy, Carving a New Path: Announced on the fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium, Longdue’s first project honors the cRPG canon while establishing itself as a steady and dependable voice in the future of isometric RPG design.

About Longdue

Longdue is an independent studio founded with key creatives from the RPG world, including from the team that worked on the original Disco Elysium and its unreleased sequel. Backed by private investors from the tech world, and with a focus on creating psychologically deep, narrative-first experiences, Longdue is here to make its mark as a meaningful and consistent voice in the isometric cRPG space.

Join us at Booth IA-21 & IA-22 for a chance to win exclusive rewards!

Tokyo, Japan – October 11, 2024 – Shueisha Games is thrilled to announce its participation in gamescom asia 2024, where the company will showcase its highly anticipated action-packed title, UNYIELDER, developed by Singapore’s own TrueWorld Studios, and Urban Myth Dissolution Center, developed by Hakababunko. Set to take place from October 18 to 20 at the Suntec Convention Center, attendees can visit Shueisha Games at Booth IA-21 & IA-22 for a unique gaming experience and exclusive opportunities to win themed merchandise for each game

Visit Shueisha Games at Booth IA-21 & IA-22
In addition to the Score Attack Challenge, attendees can get a hands-on experience with the demos of UNYIELDER and Urban Myth Dissolution Center and receive a special novelty gift just for playing on the day! Whether you’re a competitive gamer aiming for the top score or just looking to dive into an exciting new title, Shueisha Games’ booth is the place to be during gamescom asia 2024.

UNYIELDER is an intense, single-player boss-rush FPS, where players assemble an arsenal of destruction and grapple, dash, and smash their way through Antarctica toward the ultimate showdown. The Score Attack Challenge offers fans a taste of the game’s frantic action, challenging them to push their limits and claim victory against the toughest opponents.

Score Attack Challenge– Prove Your Skills and Earn Exclusive Rewards!
The highlight of Shueisha Games’ presence at gamescom asia 2024 is the UNYIELDER Score Attack Challenge, which has been a massive hit at previous events. For the first time, players in Asia will get the chance to showcase their skills and earn exclusive prizes based on their performance in the high-octane, fast-paced gameplay that UNYIELDER is known for.

Here’s how you can get in on the action and win big:

• Score over 200,000 points to receive an original UNYIELDER T-shirt – a perfect way to wear your victory with pride!
• Score over 300,000 points to receive a limited-edition UNYIELDER mousepad – a collector’s item that’s both functional and a reminder of your gaming prowess.

Please note that these exclusive novelties are available only while supplies last, so don’t miss your chance to grab these rewards by being among the first to take on the challenge!

“We are incredibly excited to bring UNYIELDER to gamescom asia 2024,” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global PR Manager at Shueisha Games. “The Score Attack Challenge has garnered tremendous enthusiasm from fans at previous events, and we can’t wait to see players in Asia show off their skills and take home some fantastic prizes!”

UNYIELDER is set to launch in 2025 on PC. Visit the Steam Page.

About TrueWorld Studios

Based in Singapore, TrueWorld Studios is a talented game development studio comprising seasoned professionals with extensive experience with major publishers and developers. UNYIELDER marks their first major project, showcasing their commitment to artistic excellence and engaging gameplay.

About Hakababunko

Hakababunko is a talented group of Japanese game creators known for their expertise in crafting mystery and adventure games. They stand out for their distinctive use of pixel art as a unique artistic expression. Their flagship series, MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files, earned the prestigious Shueisha Game Creators CAMP Award at the 2021 Google Play Indie Games Festival. This recognition led to their collaboration with Shueisha Games on the development of Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

About Shueisha Games

Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones. 

ENTER THE DARK BEYOND! Prepare to blast off when The Great Dark Beyond, Hearthstone’s newest expansion, launches on 6 November AEST!

Pre-purchase is now live for The Great Dark Beyond, the third expansion in the Year of the Pegasus, with 145 brand new cards, including the Nexus-Prince Shaffar legendary card, a new Minion type: Draenei, a new Keyword: Starship, plus the return of the popular Keyword: Spellburst!

EXPLORE THE COSMOS

• New Minion Type – Draenei: When their world was threatened by the Burning Legion, the Draenei escaped to the stars. Led by Prophet Velen, Draenei appear throughout The Great Dark Beyond as they search for their new home. as Hearthstone’s newest permanent minion type. The Draenei are a forward-looking people filled with hope, so many of them have effects that affect the next Draenei you play.
• New Keyword – Starship: Fly around The Great Dark Beyond in a shiny new Starship! Throughout The Great Dark Beyond, you’ll find Starship Piece minions. When they die, their stats and effects get added to your in-progress Starship construction. When you’re ready, press the button and Launch your Starship directly onto the board—the sky’s the limit! 
• Returning Keyword – Spellburst: Cosmic forces are bursting with energy in The Great Dark Beyond! Cards with the returning Spellburst keyword get an effect the first time you play a spell. Play your cards right for a well-timed surge in power! 
• Pre-Release Tavern Brawl: For one week leading up to launch, you can open your Great Dark Beyond Packs, build decks, and play with the new cards in a mini competition. Earn prizes based on how well you do—including more The Great Dark Beyond cards and packs! First entry will be free for all players, then will cost 2 Tavern Tickets, 300 Gold, or 400 Runestones.

THE GREAT DARK BEYOND BUNDLE OPTIONS

• The Great Dark Beyond Mega Bundle [$119.95 AUD] includes 80 Great Dark Beyond card packs, 10 Golden Great Dark Beyond card packs, 1 random Signature Great Dark Beyond Legendary card, 1 random Golden Great Dark Beyond Legendary card, 6 Tavern Tickets, and the Prophet Velen Card Back and Priest Hero Skin.
• The Great Dark Beyond Bundle [$74.95] includes 60 Great Dark Beyond card packs, 2 random Great Dark Beyond Legendary cards, and the Prophet Velen Card Back! 

For more information on Hearthstone’s next expansion, The Great Dark Beyond, visit the blog.

Sydney, Australia (October 11, 2024) – Monster Jam™ Showdown adds to the collection of Monster Jam™ trucks with JCB DIGatron™, now available through a free DLC. 

After debuting in the 2024 Monster Jam season, the iconic truck, designed in conjunction with JCB’s engineering team and inspired by JCB’s iconic construction equipment, is ready to make its first video game appearance. Whether it’s getting crowds on their feet during official Monster Jamcompetitions or dominating original game environments in Alaska, Colorado, and Death Valley, the JCB Digatron™ truck isn’t afraid to get its wheels dirty to ensure triumphs on the tracks of Monster Jam Showdown.

The Monster Jam Showdown – DIGatron™ DLC is available to download for free.

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, and the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit https://milestone.it/

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™ is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam™, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Jam

Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, Monster Jam™ features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content, and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 10, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new in-game update for Solo Leveling: ARISE. Players can experience a brand-new dungeon and hunter, as well as multiple events offering valuable rewards. 

Starting today, a new Workshop of Brilliant Light: Demons’ Castle Upper Floors Baran Raid is available to challenge players at Easy and Normal difficulty levels. Those who defeat Baran of White Flames and clear the dungeon will be rewarded a new growth system ‘Core’ and ‘Solidified Stones’, which can be used to power up the Core. 

The new Core system is a growth element for Sung Jinwoo and other hunters. Players can equip a Mind Core, Body Core, and Energy Core which will offer specialized effects such as Attack, Defense and Support.  

A new SSR hunter Gina has been introduced as part of the latest update. As a fire-type mage who is specialized in supporting her allies, Gina utilizes various skills including ‘Liberation’ that allows her to use a mana-focusing orb and release a massive blast of mana power to attack enemies. She can also grant a ‘Mana Circulation’ buff that increases all team members’ Attack and Fire damage, offering her allies a chance to deal powerful attacks. 

Players can also experience Sung Jinwoo’s new SSR weapon ‘Demon King’s Daggers’ and costume ‘Joyful Flow’, as well as Chapter 19 and 20 on Reverse. In addition, players can now obtain the Burning Curse/Blessing/Greed Artifacts by playing Instance Dungeons and Encore Missions. 

Multiple limited-time events run through October 31 to mark this latest update. For the Autumn Lucky Capsule Event, players will obtain [Lucky Capsule] Event Tickets, which provides an opportunity to earn Gina’s exclusive weapon ‘The Glamour of Self-worth’, Rate Up Draw Tickets and other rewards. Rock, Paper, Scissors with Jian Event offers valuable items including Essence Stones and Heroic Skill Rune based on the number of wins, while the Daily Mission Event provides the opportunity to win Custom Draw Tickets and more. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of Solo Leveling, based on the hit Webtoon. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his level-ups and progress through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, taking on dynamic battles and creating their own combat styles, relying on various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the Webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” just like Jinwoo did when he first uttered the famous line “Arise!” in the Webtoon.

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, official YouTube channel and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Rising Heat, an evolution in Horde Survival, takes fast-paced momentum style movement and combinesit with a strategic deck-builder-like upgrade system. From indie publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Fuzzy Sock Studios, blast off with its first ever public demo, available now on PC via Steam. 

Download the demo here!

Fire up today’s demo for a first foray into Rising Heat’s crucible of fast-paced combat. Face swarms of insectoid cyborgs and grapple the first gauntlet of multi-stage behemoth bosses. Balance a powerful dance of offense and defense with a dynamic momentum-based movement system. Line up multiple enemies to execute a flurry of precise tackles dealing devastating damage while bouncing between a barrage of enemy bullets.

Craft a build capable of taking on hordes of feeble enemies, but be prepared for bullet hell inspired boss battles. With a limited inventory, optimize each ship’s playstyle to best handle the ever-changing challenges ahead. Upgrade, integrate, and even fuse ‘hacks’ together to create varied builds every run. Discover secret handmade synergiesbetween weapon upgrades, and curate a completely custom combo of stats and abilities with Rising Heat’s Fusion mechanic. Cleverly manipulate the shop, ‘hack’ positioning, action order, and manipulate negative stats to get as much out of one’s build as possible.

Experiment with a plethora of customizations, unlock new pilots, hacks, and ships with distinctive starting stats and passive abilities after each successful playthrough. Mix and match loadouts to find distinct complimentary playstyles.

Rising Heat’s demo is available now on Steam for PC! 

To learn more and stay up to date follow @PlayRisingHeat and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Rising Heat and Apogee Entertainment. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

About Fuzzy Sock Studios

Fuzzy Sock Studios is an enthusiastic Massachusetts-based indie studio founded in Boston. They make games in fuzzy socks including Toy Tanks and now Rising Heat.

For more information, please visit the official website. 

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee is featured in John Romero’s new book, Doom Guy, along with Masters of Doom, the new FPS documentary, the book Shareware Heroes (2022 release), and many others – because Apogee was a critical player in the rise of the PC gaming, essentially creating the indie scene.

Apogee also funded, produced and published Id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D, the first ever FPS game, and also created pioneering games like Duke Nukem 3D, numerous Duke console games, Prey, Shadow Warrior, Rise of the Triad, and co-owned/co-created Max Payne 1 & 2. These games all earned over $1.5 billion commercially. (Apogee used the “3D Realms” label for many of these releases, but the company was always Apogee.)

The recently renamed Apogee Entertainment, with original founder Scott Miller still at the helm, continues to empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers. Current hit releases include Turbo Overkill and Bread & Fred, along with 10 other games currently in development.

Today BORDEAUX, France – 11 Oct. 2024 – Ale Abbey, the medieval brewery tycoon sim from developer Hammer & Ravens and publisher Shiro Unlimited, launches a brand new free demo, available now on the Steam page ahead of its participation in October’s Steam Next Fest from Monday, 14 Oct.-Monday, 21 Oct. 2024.

Don the robes of a medieval brewmaster responsible for the construction and performance of an abbey. Expand the monastery’s operation by hiring and training more monks. Establish essential chambers including a library to further research and a dormitory for monks to retire after a long day. Construct a laboratorium to test new and exotic recipes, then to craft a delicious assortment of lagers, stouts, porters, and more. 

Manually configure the mash and fermentation, then implement an automated production system. Gain fortune and fame by selling the abbey’s irresistible ales. Keep local Lords hoppy and satisfied by catering to their specific requests or bribe bandits with boozy rewards to guarantee unobstructed trade deals. Give back to the community and feed the less fortunate to maintain the reputation of the monastery.

“Cheers to Ale Abbey’s first demo and its upcoming launch,” said Emiliano Pastorelli, Game Director at Hammer & Ravens. “Hopheads can get hands-on with the intricate processes of brewing, creating and tweaking new recipes, and interacting with a period-accurate community system to keep in the beer making spirit all year round.”

Ale Abbey will launch for PC on Steam in Q4 2024 with English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, and Russian language support.

For more information, please visit Hammer & Raven’s official website and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio Shiro Games, was created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell nearly 3 Millions units across various platforms, followed by the medieval tactical RPG Wartales in 2021 and the critically acclaimed 4X RTS game from a renowned franchise Dune: Spice Wars in 2022.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

About Hammer & Ravens

Hammer & Ravens is a small independent game development studio based out of Tallinn, Estonia. Its worldwide team has been crafting games infused with tongue-in-cheek humor and satisfying gameplay since the mid-2010s. Founded by Emiliano Pastorelli, Hammer & Ravens has developed and published games for PC and consoles, as well as museum apps and educational mobile games.

For more information, please visit the official website.