Enter the dilapidated Border Post and seek out – or flee – horrifying realities in CRITICAL REFLEX’s next chilling experience

BORDER POST, ???? – Nov. 19, 2024 – Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette, Mouthwashing) and developer Julien Eveillé welcome you to your new job at the Border Post in the dread-inducing totalitarian horror game THRESHOLD,out now on Steam for $9.99, plus an additional 10% off discount for launch. Be a good worker and keep the trains running on time while confronting existential dread in this oppressive, low-poly, narrative experience.

Breathe in.

High in the mountains, an endless train thunders through a decaying station. This is the Border Post. Your job is simple: blow a whistle to keep the train on schedule. But the air is thin up here. Complete tasks, ration your oxygen, and enjoy the company of your fellow worker. Be a good worker.

Breathe out.

Key Features

• Keep on Schedule: Your job is simple. Blow the whistle, keep the train on time. Just don’t look inside the train.
• Careful Breaths: Air is thin at the Border Post. Each step, each whistle blow draws the end nearer. Good work is rewarded with air canisters. Be a good worker.
• Maintain the Post: Deliver the reports, clean the water filter, collect wood. Keep busy. Ignore the smell.
• Make Friends: Call for MO, your fellow worker, for assistance and to answer your questions. Except that one – don’t ask him that question.
• Your Choices Matter: What country are you from? How could it matter? Experience a semi-linear narrative where every moment could be a new branching path. Or not. Such is life.

THRESHOLD is available now on Steam for $9.99, plus an additional 10% off discount for launch. For more information, follow CRITICAL REFLEX on Twitter and visit www.criticalreflex.com. Follow CR Channel on Twitter and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About Julien Eveillé

Julien Eveillé has been developing games for seven years, previously at Arkane Studios and now at Crytek and as an independent developer. He strives to create novel experiences centered on unique mechanics and challenging stories while bringing a message to players.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy

Hertfordshire, 19^th November 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force announced that a free demo for their tactical action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, will be available on the 22^nd November on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. While fans wait to experience the game for themselves, a brand-new DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS trailer has also been released today, showcasing an in-depth look at gameplay features.

Take a closer look at DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Gameplay overview on YouTube

In the game’s free demo, players will be able to experience some of the most intense combat in DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise history with the “Battle of Sishui Gate”. Alongside legendary figures from the Three Kingdoms such as Cao Cao, Sun Jian, and Liu Bei, players will slash through massive enemy forces and battle powerful generals in the immersive battlefield.

In addition to the standard edition, fans can now pre-order the “DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS TREASUREBOX”, which includes the base game, a Special Cloth Poster (B3), the Original Soundtrack, and an Original Book.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is set to be released on 17^th January 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. For more information, visit the official website.

About DYNASTY WARRIORS

DYNASTY WARRIORS is a tactical action series of games that spans over 20 years and has shipped over 21 million units worldwide. Traditionally, players take on the role of officers from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms while battling through hordes of soldiers in 1 vs. 1,000 gameplay. With the latest title, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, developer Omega Force returns to these roots and delivers what the series has aimed for since its inception: the overwhelming sense of realism of a battlefield where large armies of opposing sides meet, the exhilarating feeling of advancing with your allies and pushing up the battle line, and the thrill of striking down countless enemies.

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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Fatshark revealed its upcoming free update Grim Protocols in a tense narrative trailer.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 19, 2024. Today, Fatshark announces that Grim Protocols, their upcoming free update to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, will release on December 3 and on all platforms, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The update will introduce a new game mode, a new mission, new weapon families, a time-limited special event to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, quality of life improvements and more.

The Grim Protocols free update features:

• New Game Mode – Havoc: Think you’ve mastered the threat over Tertium? Think again. Havoc is a new end-game experience that will test the resolve of the most seasoned operative. Be ready to face daunting challenges and earn new cosmetic rewards.
• New Mission – Dark Communion: Return to the Carnival and explore its darkest corners. Steel yourself as you face hordes of cultists who will stop at nothing to achieve their dark communion.
• Three New Weapon Families: tear through waves of enemies by wielding the destructive might of the Two-Handed Force and Power Swords, and the Ogryn Heavy Stubber.
• Anniversary Special Event: to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the game will host an event that will reward players with a unique weapon trinket.
• And more: including the expansion of the Penance progression track with new challenges and rewards, as well as quality of life improvements such as an extension of the Party Finder feature.

Warhammer 40,000 : Darktide is available now on Steam, Windows Store and Xbox Series S/X. It is available for preorder on PlayStation 5.

About Fatshark®

Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

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Travel to a new hunting location in “Salzwiesen Park,” befriend the new “German Shorthaired Pointer” companion, and unlock new weapons with the “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack”

STOCKHOLM – Nov. 19, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has revealed three new premium DLC packs coming to theHunter: Call of the Wild on Dec. 3, 2024, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs will be available for purchase individually, but players will be able to grab all three new packs at a discount with the “Winter Hunting Bundle” for $15.99, available only until Jan. 31, 2025. A free game update is also on the way on Dec. 3, introducing “Hunter Challenges,” two new “Great Ones,” and more!

The new slate of content was announced earlier today during the first-ever theHunter: Call of the Wild Winter Preview Showcase, where fans got a first look at new features and surprises coming to the game this winter. In case you missed it, the complete broadcast is available to watch now on YouTube.

Take a journey to Schleswig-Holstein, sitting near the border of northern Germany and Denmark, and experience the natural beauty of possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world with the “Salzwiesen Park” DLC. Explore a compact salt marsh habitat teeming with 15 different species, including two new birds – the plump Gadwall and distinctive Ferruginous Duck – plus two new “Great Ones!” (These Great Ones will also become available in other reserves through the free update.) The DLC also adds the Clay Shooting Range, where you can put your accuracy skills to the test and compete against friends, as well as the new GOPI 10G GRAND Shotgun. The “Salzwiesen Park” DLC launches on Dec. 3 for $6.99.

The “German Shorthaired Pointer” DLC introduces a third dog breed to theHunter: Call of the Wild! On your command, this new hunting companion will point you in the direction of your desired prey, helping players track down animals faster. Players who already own the Bloodhound or Labrador Retriever are in for a real treat: through a free new update coming on Dec. 3 for all dog owners, you can customize your very own expert hunting dog by enhancing one dog with the skills of two! For example, by combining the skills of a Pointer and a Retriever, you can train your dog to skillfully flush out birds and efficiently retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot. The “German Shorthaired Pointer” DLC launches on Dec. 3 for $5.99.

The “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” is the first-ever DLC made in direct partnership with theHunter: Call of the Wild’s amazing community. The pack includes three bolt-action rifles chosen by fans – the Vallgarda .375, Johansson .450, and Fors Elite .300 – each tailored with different characteristics to engage a variety of animal classes with impressive accuracy. The “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” will launch on Dec. 3 for $4.99.

A free update is also on the way for all theHunter: Call of the Wild players on Dec. 3. Beyond the new dog skill customization feature and two new Great Ones (Pheasant and Red Fox), the update will introduce “Hunter Challenges,” offering both daily and weekly challenges that players can complete to earn in-game currency. Additionally, photo challenges will also make a comeback!

theHunter: Call of the Wild is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website.

Wishlist Now!

• Salzwiesen Park: Steam | Epic Games Store | Microsoft Store
• German Shorthaired Pointer: Steam | Epic Games Store | Microsoft Store
• Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack: Steam | Epic Games Store | Microsoft Store

About theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild offers the most immersive hunting experience ever created. Players can immerse themselves in the atmospheric single-player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. Since its release in 2017, theHunter: Call of the Wild has grown to feature an incredibly diverse animal species roster across multiple unique reserves, and continues to actively engage millions of players. theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities.

• Black One Blood Brothers, developed by independent creator Victor, also known as Helios Studio, brings to the tactical FPS genre a rich solo experience distinguished by exceptional strategic depth. 
• To mark the release of a major new game update for its Early Access version, check out the new video titled In Control.

Nantes, France, November 19, 2024: Helios Studio announces the release of a major new update alongside a fresh showcase video for the game Black One Blood Brothers, currently available in Early Access on Steam.

In its latest update, Black One Blood Brothers, which already features 20 maps for its solo campaign, expands with two new theaters of operations: New World Stronghold and Carrier Deck. The update also introduces an enhanced version of the UAV, improving the vertical aspect of missions. Additionally, a brand-new campaign editor has been implemented, complementing the existing map editor. Players can now enjoy unparalleled control over the game by creating and sharing custom maps and campaigns with the community via Steam Workshop. On top of these additions, the update delivers numerous improvements and optimizations.

Get a glimpse of the action today by watching the In Control video for Black One Blood Brothers!

Black One Blood Brothers is a remarkable achievement, developed by Victor (Helios Studio), a solo independent developer. This tactical FPS provides a deep strategic experience playable in single player, with extensive customization options and high replayability. The game is benefiting from growing popularity among early access players on Steam, with its official version 1.0 release scheduled for 2025. 

In Black One Blood Brothers, players have comprehensive control over every aspect of the game: from making strategic and tactical decisions using the TacMap and Quick Orders menu, to deeply customizing operators and their equipment, and fine-tuning difficulty levels for gameplay tailored to individual preferences and skills. With features like map, mission, and campaign creation – all shareable via Steam Workshop – the game offers a diverse experience that caters to FPS enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds.

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Joining the “Black One” unit, you become part of an elite force composed of top operators from around the World. This time, the threat is global, driving Black One into high-risk missions across the globe in the hope of resolving an unprecedented conflict. Operating independently of any government, this unit works from the shadows, free from political games and diplomatic constraints. As the leader of this squad, you’re tasked with executing complex missions where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Customize your crew, plan and adjust your tactics dynamically, and enjoy high replayability.

• Campaign Mode: Operation “Serpent’s Whisper” – During the adventure offered in the campaign mode through Operation “Serpent’s Whisper”, the story kicks off in response to the insurgent group “New World,” which has launched devastating attacks across the globe within days. Your mission is to neutralize this threat and trace the funding behind these attacks through 20 increasingly challenging missions. Be advised, the loss of an operator is permanent!
• Gameplay & Realism – Developed in collaboration with a former French Special Forces Commando Marine, “Black One Blood Brothers” stands out for its demanding and immersive gameplay. Command a squad of 10 operators, each with unique skills, and seamlessly switch between them to leverage their specialties in either first-person or third-person view. Success hinges on meticulous planning, optimal equipment management, and teamwork.
• Plans & Quick Orders – Implement precise action sequences for each squad member using a complex yet intuitive “Battle Plan” system. Organize your forces into multiple teams, coordinate their movements, and devise custom tactics to tackle any situation, or switch to real-time command with “Quick Orders” for dynamic decision-making.
• High-Risk Missions – Undertake high-risk missions including target neutralization, hostage rescue, bomb defusal, and retrieval of secret documents.
• Customize your Squad – Customization is at the heart of “Black One Blood Brothers.” Build your squad from the ground up, selecting each member’s skills and arming them with the finest arsenal.
• Game Modes & Replayability – With a variety of game modes (Dynamiccampaign, Spec Ops, War, POW, Siege, Lone Wolf, Blind Ops) and a powerful,user-friendly map editor, “Black One Blood Brothers” offers vastreplayability. Customize yourmissions, adjust difficulty, select your battlefields, and share your creations with the community through the Steam Workshop.

Victor, solo developer and founder of Helios Studio, commented: “Creating Black One Blood Brothers has been a true passion project that took me several years to build. My goal was to bring back the joy of a single-player tactical FPS, where everyone can play at their own pace and develop their own combat strategies. But I also wanted to go further with the innovative Battle Plan feature, adding an extra layer of strategy on top of the first-person view and quick commands. Seeing the game’s community grow has been a real pleasure, and I’m thrilled to release this new update, which directly addresses players’ feedback.”

ABOUT HELIOS STUDIO is a video game development studio founded and led by Victor. Specializing in Unreal Engine development for the past 8 years, Victor is passionate about creating immersive worlds. His latest project, Black One Blood Brothers, a tactical military FPS, is available on Steam. Victor strives for excellence to deliver a unique and immersive gaming experience.

LONDON, UK – November 19, 2024 – Hop into an un-frog-gettable turn-based strategy game and help a band of toads defend their swamp against evil in Toads of the Bayou, a ribbiting strategy roguelike available today on Steam.

Combining frog-like deck building with tactical toad-based combat, Toads of the Bayou sees players hop into combat as a band of toads caught in the fight against a great evil afflicting their accursed bayou.

Create a powerful deck to leapfrog your enemies and survive against the dreadful Baron Samedi’s forces in strategic grid-based combat, combining tactical movement cards with powerful combat cards to defeat waves of minions and mighty bosses.

Play as three unique toads each with their own abilities and traits, and restore and expand the bayou’s Tavern to gain new cards from your allies. Discover new defensive traps and harness the power of vodou as you lead your toads into battle across three islands, unlocking upgrades to help your toads’ chances of survival on future runs.

Toads of the Bayou Features:

• Fortify the bayou and hop into strategic grid-based combat in a challenging mix of turn-based tactics and run-based roguelike deck building.
• Play as three toads on a mission to defend their bayou from Baron Samedi’s evil forces.
• Lead your toads into battle against waves of minions and 10 fearsome bosses across three different islands, earning upgrades at the end of each run to help the future survival of your toads.
• Build a personalised deck with over 50 unique cards, combining tactical movement cards with powerful combat cards to overcome your enemies.
• Upgrade and restore the Tavern to gain new abilities, cards, and allies to join you on your journey.

Toads of the Bayou is available now on Steam for £7.99 GBP / $9.99 USD / €9.99, with an additional 10% discount available for the first week of launch.

About La Grange Studio

La Grange is an independent development studio, set in the North of France. It was founded in 2020 by Alexandre CLEMENT, a passionate geek who had always navigated between art and computer science, until he decided to do both at once. La Grange aims at convoking multicultural elements to propose engaging gaming experiences.

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.

Deep dive into the 5-Year Anniversary edition of acclaimed Metroidvania coming to consoles for the first time across Europe and North America.

Barcelona, Spain –  19th November 2024. Indie publisher and distributor SelectaPlay has released a deep dive video showcasing the content included in the 5 Year Anniversary Standard and Limited Collector’s Edition physical release of the acclaimed Metroidvana Touhou Luna Nights. Releasing on 21st March on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, the limited physical editions will be available across European and North American specialist retailers and will be the first time Touhou Luna Nights has been available on consoles outside of Asia.  

Developed by Team Ladybug and WSS Playground and originally published by PLAYISM, Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action.  Originally created as a fan fiction game based on the world-renowned Touhou Project’, the game has received over 12,000 ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reviews on Steam. 

SelectaPlay will be responsible for creating, publishing, and distributing the physical retail versions of Touhou Luna Nights and will release the stunning 5-Year Anniversary Standard and Special Limited Collector’s Edition of the game for fans to enjoy outside of Japan for the first time in five years. 

Watch the Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary limited edition content reveal trailer  

The physical Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Standard Edition will include a printed colour manual and special sleeve, whereas fans can also get their hands on the Special Collector’s Limited Edition, which contains a host of additional in-box content. As well as the physical edition of the game and a printed manual, the Special Collector’s Edition also includes an original soundtrack double CD, 3 alternative inlays, a serialised certificate of authenticity and a Steel Book case all housed in a stunning collector’s oversized box. 

Both versions of Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Edition will be released as limited physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 21st March 2025.

Fans can pre-order the physical editions now and should check local specialist retailers for availability! 

About Team Ladybug

Team Ladybug is a Japanese indie game developer group led by its leader who goes by the nickname Ladybug. Team Ladybug has achieved international prominence through their previous titles, including popular Metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights (Touhou Project Fan Game), 2D action exploration platformer Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- (based on the Record of Lodoss War series), and original 2D side shooter DRAINUS.        

About WSS Playground

Developing a game is to “Play” for a human being, there is nothing more serious than “Play”. We are an indie game label that wants to create this “Play” to maximize individual creators’ potential, and our goal is to make the world a “Playground”.

About Selecta Play

 Selecta Play is Selecta Visión’s video game publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

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© 2019-2020 team ladybug / Why So Serious?

Licensed to and published by Active Gaming Media Inc. Published by SelectaPlay. SelectaPlay is a registered Trademark of SelectaVisión S.L.U. All Rights Reserved.

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Halifax, Canada, November 19th, 2024 – Boards game creator Brueh Games has partnered with video game developer YarnCat Games to make a video game adaptation of Luís Brueh’s acclaimed strategy board game Keep the Heroes Out! Launching a Kickstarter campaign today and aiming for an early 2025 release on PC, Mac and consoles, this digital rendition of Keep the Heroes Out! offers the same asymmetric, co-op dungeon defense gameplay as its tabletop counterpart with a bevy of added extras.

Keep the Heroes Out! is an asymmetric, cooperative dungeon defense game for 1-4 players where you play as the monsters protecting their hard-earned treasures against invading hordes of “heroes” trying to steal it.

Your goal as a team is to survive going through the Guild deck two times, protecting the treasures in each room. If the main treasure is taken, the game ends in defeat, but if you manage to protect your treasures for long enough, you all win. Monsters may die, which is tragic, but you can always bring them back to the dungeon, so you are never eliminated from the game. However, once the treasure is gone, it’s gone forever.

The digital game brings the tabletop experience faithfully to life, with the same art style and gameplay, only now being that the computer controls the nasty heroes invading our lair. This means you can play solo against the AI, or get a gaming going remotely with your friends from afar. Furthermore, YarnCat Games has boosted the visuals with fluid animation and a tutorial to help onboard new players. There’s never been an easier, more convenient way to get into hero thwarting!

The original board game version of Keep the Heroes Out! was a massive success, selling over 70,000 copies since its launch in 2022. It became a Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game Nominee at BoardGameGeek, where it’s currently ranked as the 664th best board game of all time out of a database of roughly 156,000 titles. 

“I was overjoyed by the massive success of Keep the Heroes Out!’s tabletop release, so I wanted to share its engrossing, asymmetrical gameplay with a wider audience,” said Luís Brueh, Founder of Brueh Games and solo creator of the board game version of Keep the Heroes Out! “This digital version takes what makes the tabletop release great, but makes it far more accessible, as you’ll be able to both play it with friends remotely or hop into a single-player bout against the AI. Whether you’re a fan of the game already or a newcomer, this video game adaptation captures everything that made the tabletop release such a success!”

“I’m a big fan of tabletop gaming and Keep the Heroes Out! has become one of my favorite pastimes at game nights, so I was thrilled to partner with Brueh Games on this digital release,”said YarnCat Games Founder and Director Daniel Nascimento.“We’re over the moon that we’ll soon be able to share Keep the Heroes Out! with a wider audience in early 2025!”

About Brueh Games:

The brand of solo game developer Luís Brueh, a Brazilian Game designer & artist now living in Halifax, Canada. During the last 15 years Brueh has worked with many publishers and brands localizing their work to Brazilian territories and has expanded into designing his own games, of which he also does the art. Titles published so far include: Dwar7s (Fall, Winter, Spring, Duels), Covil The Dark Overlords, Valknut, and Keep the Heroes Out!

About YarnCat Games:

YarnCat Games is an independent game studio based in Halifax, Canada. It’s currently working on the digital version of the acclaimed tabletop dungeon defense game Keep the Heroes Out!

Prepare to discover the dark secrets of the abandoned school and Face your worst nightmares in Keplerians’s stylish first-person horror game.

Madrid, November 19 2024 – Meridiem is excited to announce that Evil Nun: The Broken Mask, a terrifying first-person horror video game based on the popular Evil Nun franchise created by Keplerians, is now available in physical format for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. In this game, players must escape from a sinister nun within the eerie confines of an abandoned school. Developed by Keplerians along with the horror game dev Carlos Coronado, this new title further expands the Evil Nun universe.

This release marks another milestone in Keplerians’ commitment to providing unique and memorable horror experiences to its growing community of fans.

Meridiem and Keplerians have been responsible for the design and production of this physical edition. They have created a special Unholy Edition for Evil Nun: The Broken Mask, which includes a Special Case, a Camp Admission Letter, Digital Soundtrack download code and Art Book featuring a collection of concept art of the main characters and iconic settings.

Avoid Sister Madeline, the evil nun who punishes children with her gigantic hammer. You will have to escape from the school at all costs but along the way you will discover that you are not the only child trapped. Don’t be surprised when sister Madeline follows you into hard to reach places as she chases you through the school. 

WELCOME TO EAGLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. You have been selected to participate in a religious summer camp that promises to be the ideal place to make friends and spend the summer. As soon as you arrive, you realize it’s a hoax. You are trapped in a ruined school guarded by an evil nun.

MAZE OF POSSIBILITIES. Your main goal is to collect all the pieces and rebuild the mask. But beware – to accomplish your mission, you will have to solve many puzzles and mysteries as you explore this terrifying school. What is the real story behind the Evil Nun?

6 CHAPTERS, 3 ESCAPE ROUTES AND A LOT OF MYSTERIES. Discover what’s hidden behind every door of this disturbing school. Plus, uncover a terrifying story that will take your breath away. The clues are there for you to discover as you try to find your way out of the school, but don’t forget that there are many things to do before you leave Eagle Junior High School. Different levels of difficulty, mini-games and puzzles await you. Are you ready for the challenge?

THIS IS THE EVIL NUN. One of the most popular horror titles with almost 100 million downloads comes to PC and console platforms completely redesigned with new puzzles, scenarios and graphics that will make you live a horror adventure like never before.

Features

• An extensive map of a cursed summer camp at Eagle Junior High Catholic school.
• Sister Madeline is a very clever but creepy and possessed nun. She constantly chases you with her infamous hammer.
• Many chapters, escape routes and puzzles to complete.
• Create different objects with the help of the lost children to confront the evil nun.
• Minigames and more!

Evil Nun: The Broken Mask Unholy Edition is now available in physical format for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

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 Keplerians

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Experience the Renaissance Like Never Before on Meta Quest and Steam VR December 4th

Bratislava, Slovakia – November 19, 2024. Blue Brain Games announces The House of Da Vinci VR will launch simultaneously on Meta Quest and Steam VR platforms on December 4th, 2024. This virtual reality adaptation of the acclaimed puzzle series invites players to step into Renaissance Italy and unravel the mysterious disappearance of Leonard da Vinci.

As the master inventor’s most promising apprentice, players arrive in 16th-century Florence only to find Leonardo has vanished without a trace. Armed with an extraordinary device that reveals events from the past, they must navigate through historically inspired locations, testing their wit against war machines, complex lockboxes, and immersive escape rooms. The game seamlessly translates the series’ signature puzzle mechanics into an intuitive VR experience, built from the ground up for VR, allowing players to manipulate complex Renaissance machinery with their own hands.

Each puzzle and challenge draws inspiration from Da Vinci’s actual inventions, while environments are meticulously crafted based on his original artworks and the historical city of Florence, offering an unprecedented journey into the mind of history’s greatest genius.

The House of Da Vinci VR will launch on Steam VR and the Meta Horizon Store on December 4th 2024.

About Blue Brain Games

Blue Brain Games is an indie puzzle game studio from the heart of Europe. Our games focus on powerful storytelling and unique features to keep you, the player, having fun and coming back for more.

We strive to deliver incredible authenticity into every detail. With every new game, we aim for amazingly detailed and historically accurate storyline enhanced with our own layer of imagination. Our stories are built around real historical figures, who, even after several centuries, still have a strong aura of mystery around them: just like the great Nikola Tesla or Leonardo Da Vinci.

We’re masters of puzzles, brain twisters, baffling riddles and complex lockboxes hidden far beyond where any eye can see. We’re a really small team of dedicated people, determined to approach multi-platform games in a different way: we want to provide our players a game environment rich in details, we want to submerge them into an amazingly realistic atmosphere, we want to set your brain ablaze trying to solve complex puzzles and mechanisms.