LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 8, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for its idle RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure. A new hero, limited-time events and additional content updates are now available for players to experience. 

As part of the latest update, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure unveiled The Boar Sin of Gluttony Merlin, an STR-attribute support hero and a Great Mage with hunger for more knowledge. Her powerful skill “Reflect Curtain” grants a Lv.5 Sever buff that increases Crit Chance, as well as a DoT Immunity buff, for her allies. Merlin’s ultimate skill “Exterminate Ray” removes all buffs on the target and knocks them back upon successful attack. 

Players can obtain The Boar Sin of Gluttony Merlin by using the Rate Up Summon Tickets or Diamonds. Gloxinia of Repose is also available for players to summon. She is a VIT-attribute support hero who inflicts Bind to the target and removes all debuffs from allies. 

In addition, the maximum difficulty for Gold & Hero EXP Dungeon, as well as for Lab Sample Dungeon, has been expanded to 400. Players can also now enter Advent Battle to challenge Monspeet of Reticence.

A brand-new minigame ‘Sir Hawk’s Relentless Charge’ is accessible in the game through October 15. Players will create and connect bridges for Hawk and receive Event Coins based on the scores and stages they have reached. The Event Coins can be exchanged for valuable items at the Event Exchange Shop. 

Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.

For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.

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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.

Stylish New Musical Trailer Introduces Pro Philosopher’s Wacky Narrative And Cast 

Seattle, Washington (October 8, 2024) – Intelligible Games celebrates the launch of the quirky visual novel debate adventure Pro Philosopher 2: Governments and Grievances, out now on Steam for PC and Steam Deck for $11.99 USD, with a limited time 10% discount. The team also released an animated musical narrative trailer—bet you’ve never heard that one before—spotlighting the game’s cast of philosophers and the life-or-death stakes behind each riveting debate. 

“Politics is not an easy topic to tackle and we went for it directly, making this game over many nights and weekends with a lot of love and care.” says Connor Fallon, game designer and writer. “I’m so proud of the team, and hope playing this game gives people a fun way to see the world from new perspectives. And also, that they like our many, many stupid jokes.” 

In Pro Philosopher 2, follow college student Ari as she’s knocked out of her daily life and into a strange realm between life-and-death full of history’s most famous (and infamous) thinkers. Confront philosophers to save Ari’s mother from this mysterious purgatory and answer the age-old question “what is the ideal form of government.” Master logical moves to untangle argument puzzles, find internal contradictions, and cause your opponents to freak out to bring Ari and her mother closer to returning to the land of the living. 

Key features include: 

• Riveting Philosophical Debates – Use your opponent’s statements against them to find logical contradictions! Debate the validity of philosophical arguments to find the true nature of political thought. 
• A Cast From Across History – Engage with colorful renditions of famous (and infamous) philosophers, including Karl Marx, John Locke, Confucius, Niccolò Machiavelli, and more yet to be revealed. Analyze new belief systems to expand your mind and put your debate skills to the test.
• A Visual Novel Adventure – Enjoy an expressive art style with 2.5D visual novel gameplay, and presentational flourishes bring both drama and humor to the philosophy-packed adventure. 

Pro Philosopher 2 is the long-awaited follow up to the hit 2013 browser game Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher, where an out-of-his-depth accountant was forced to debate moral philosophy to win back his life. Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher was the top rated and top played game the month of its release on Kongregate. 11 years later, players can embark on an all new political philosophy narrative adventure and a series of interactive debates with brilliant thinkers from across history. 

About Intelligible Games

Intelligible Games is a nights-and-weekends studio based in Seattle, consisting of seasoned devs at studios like Riot, Bungie, and Arenanet. After making marketable AAA games during the day, we create narrative puzzle games about philosophers at night. Basically, we’re philosophy werewolves. This group previously shipped IGF “Best in Design” and “Best in Narrative” nominee Elsinore as part of Golden Glitch in 2019, and the original Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher in 2013

Boulder, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2024) – Serenity Forge and Freebird Games today send Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 players on a journey of cosmic proportions in To the Moon, available now for $9.99. Originally released over a decade ago, To The Moon is a beloved narrative journey that is rated “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam with a staggering 60,000+ reviews: https://serenityforge.com/games/to-the-moon

Console players now have the chance to meet To The Moon’s Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts. The doctors give people the amazing opportunity to rewind the clock back to the start of their lives, but only in the patient’s head.

This operation is quite serious as the new life becomes the last thing patients remember before taking their final breath. Therefore, the operation is only performed on patients on their deathbed, to fulfill their final wishes they hoped to accomplish during their lives.

This unusual adventure follows Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts as they work to fulfill the dream of an elderly man named Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny’s past is revealed. As the two doctors piece together the puzzled events that spanned a lifetime, they seek to find out just why the frail old man chose his dying wish to be what it is.

And Johnny’s last wish is, of course… to go to the moon.

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page. 

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. 

About Freebird Games

Freebird Games is an indie game studio based in Canada, founded in 2008 by Kan (Reives) Gao, to tell stories that meant something to him. Since then, the Freebird team has been growing with a cast made up of eccentric and talented characters, allowing us to do what we do today.

(LONDON, UK) – Oct. 8, 2024 – Omeda Studios, a community-founded studio created by Robbie Singh, has introduced a new Hero, Skylar to its third-person MOBA Predecessor today! Coming off of Predecessor’s 1.0 launch in July of this year, Omeda Studios has just released their first post-launch update where the 2 million+ players worldwide can now take control of the all-new Hero Skylar for ultimate aerial assault gameplay. Predecessor is free on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Skylar is a dynamic aerial combat Carry, utilizing ancient alien technology to soar through the air and blast her opponents from above with the following abilities:

• Primary Ability – Skylar’s Primary Ability, Primary Grenade, launches a brutal nano-grenade from afar which can bounce around the battlefield for a short duration. Players hit by these grenades will take heavy damage and will temporarily be slowed.  
• Secondary Ability – Air Assault has ancient energies flow through Skylar’s jetpack that launch her skyhigh to hover above the battlefield, raining death from above on the enemy team. As she is airborne, Skylar can utilize any of her Abilities or Basic Attacks and launch missiles towards her target when dealing damage. 
• Alternate Ability – The Hypercharge Abilityallows Skylar to redirect her weapon’s energy system to blast a deadly plasma beam for a short duration. Damage taken by enemy players stack up over time and at maximum stacks, Skylar will melt her foes based on their bonus physical armor. Taking down an enemy Hero will refresh its duration. 
• Ultimate Ability – The Atomizer Ultimate ability superchargers Skylar’s rifle to the brink of destruction before unleashing a massive orb of unstable energy towards its target. The orb will travel any distance until it crashes into an obstacle or enemy Hero, exploding on impact and dealing huge amounts of damage. 
• Passive Ability – Dissonance is Skylar’s Passive, causing enemy units to explode on death dealing extra physical damage to the target and those around it. Bringing down an enemy Hero causes this explosion to grow even larger and deal extra damage. Dissonance also grants extra jump height, using Skylar’s jetpack to propel her further in the air with each jump.

Available now is also the Shadow’s Eve event, Predecessor’s Halloween-themed update. On Shadow’s Eve, players will be able to don spine-tingling skins for Heroes Skylar, Sevarog, Murdock, Howitzer, Greystone, Kira, Lt. Belica, Khaimera, Narbash and Sparrow. Players will also witness the map redecorated into horrifyingly haunted battlefields strung with jack-o-lanterns, eerie lighting and so much more.

Pilot the Stinger mech for a limited time until Oct. 21

MONTREAL, Quebec – Oct. 8, 2024 – The invasion has begun! Earth’s survival now rests in your hands as you pilot powerful mechs in StarVaders, the ultimate fusion of card games and tactics from developer Pengonauts (formerly StarVaders Studio) and publisher Joystick Ventures. Defend humanity on an alien battlefront in a new limited-time demo on PC via Steam out today ahead of Steam Next Fest, which runs from Monday, Oct. 14 to Monday, Oct. 21.

Strategically defeat waves of invaders on a grid-based battlefield in the skies by drawing cards to reposition your mech and attack. Unleash chaos with the Gunner Mech’s Nova Bomb, with pilots Roxy, Noel, and Zeke offering unique abilities to impact each run. Or pilot the Stinger Mech with Shun, exclusive to this Steam Next Fest demo. Build your deck from over 300 cards, artifacts, and upgrades to dominate the battlefield.

Avoid certain doom by Overheating mechs to play an extra card, but rendering it unplayable for the rest of the fight and immediately giving the aliens a turn. Reverse mistakes by rewinding time with Chrono Tokens, and wisely plot out a superior strategy. Today’s demo drop also debuts the brand-new soundtrack from PlasterBrain.

Train up to participate in the Raffle Challenge during October’s Steam Next Fest to win one of 100 game keys, and join the community for daily seeded speedrun competitions with prizes up for grabs! Win a raffle ticket by finishing the demo with all pilots, finishing on the new Challenger difficulty, and sharing your screenshots, clips, and thoughts on social media while tagging StarVaders.

Check out top deck-builder streamers already battling in the StarVaders skies above here, here, here and here to see why they’re excited about the game, and learn the ropes to prepare for the demo’s new Challenger mode difficulty. 

StarVaders sets thrusters to full power to engage invading aliens today on PC via Steam ahead of October’s Steam Next Fest, available from Monday, Oct. 14 to Monday, Oct. 21. To learn more about piloting mechs in StarVaders, check out Pengonauts’s official website, and follow @starvaders_game and publisher @JoystickVenture on social media.

About Pengonauts

Pengonauts (formerly StarVaders Studio) is a Montreal-based three-person team delivering unique, fun, and memorable titles to share with the gaming community. StarVaders is their first commercial title and passion project.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.

Complete with Lofi beats, the short puzzle game will feature a demo in Steam Next Fest ahead of its November launch.

Montreal, Canada, October 8, 2024 | DarZal Games is excited to announce their latest project, 6-Sided Stories, a cozy puzzle game coming to Steam on November 20th. A demo will be featured in October’s Steam Next Fest so players can trial this charming new title.

A Cozy Crew

6-Sided Stories is a short and cozy puzzle game featuring relaxing Lofi beats from independent artists. Each hand-drawn puzzle features hexagonal pieces that may be flipped or colored to correctly reveal the full picture. Each photo follows a crew of adorable animals as they make friends and experience wholesome adventures. Uncover vibrant fall foliage, snowy winter scapes, sunny beach days, and more alongside this eclectic bunch of animal friends!

Three Ways To Flip

6-Sided Stories features three ways to flip its hexagonal pieces: horizontal, vertical, or a color inversion. The game introduces players to each mechanic with different puzzles, letting you master each skill before progressing further. Over 40 puzzles are available to solve, each increasing in difficulty and combining different flip mechanics; as the pieces get smaller and the number of flips increases, even seasoned puzzlers may face a challenge! To create an approachable gameplay experience for all players, 6-Sided Stories features “Hints” to demonstrate which pieces need a flip. If a tile isn’t flipped after several seconds, an incorrect tile will wiggle to catch your attention.

Relax With Chill Beats

Accompanying your experience is a selection of independently produced Lofi tracks. These may be muted, and you can switch the track at any time. Details of each song are discreetly displayed in-game so you can save your favorites for future puzzles, and clicking on the album art reveals the artist’s SoundCloud or Bandcamp page so you can learn more. Enjoy the ambiance as you pass through the different seasons with your furry companions. Each puzzle image leads to the next, so you can follow the story of these four friends. A curious cat, a playful mouse, an energetic dog, and a caring family of pigeons are excited to share their adventures with you! 

Gameplay Features:

• Featuring 40+ puzzles, each image leads into the next to tell the charming tale of some adorable animals.
• Lofi tracks create a cozy and relaxing ambiance for players; these may be toggled off for a more focused experience.
• Learn the three ways to flip: horizontal, vertical, and by color.
• A crew of adorable companions awaits to share their seasonal adventures with you!
• The game’s “Hints” feature identifies puzzle pieces that need to be flipped so players can enjoy a stress-free experience.
• Chill tunes are provided with permission by independent artists, making 6-Sided Stories streamer-friendly!

6-Sided Stories comes to Steam on November 20th. Wishlist the game for a notification on launch! A demo of 6-Sided Stories will be featured during Steam Next Fest, so interested players can trial the game for free.

About DarZal Games

DarZal Games was founded by a husband-and-wife duo to make cozy and approachable games. As an indie studio, DarZal is focused on supporting other small creators and making games accessible to all players. Their games feature customizable controller schemes, support for one-handed play, colorblindness considerations, and are designed to run even on low-end systems. 

TOKYO, Japan – October 8, 2024 – Thirdverse is pleased to announce that the VR narrative action game SOUL COVENANT (Developed by Thirdverse Co., Ltd., CEO: Masaru Ohnogi, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has won 11 categories, including 8 GRAND Winner awards, at the international NYX Game Awards.

At the NYX Game Awards, an international competition organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) to recognize creative talent in the gaming industry and shine a light on a wide range of games from indie titles to AAA blockbusters, SOUL COVENANT won 8 GRAND Winner awards, the highest honor. Additionally, it received 3 Gold Winner awards.

GRAND Winner (Top Awards)
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Game Design
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Character Design
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Visual Art
– Meta Quest VR Game – Role-Playing Game (RPG)
– Meta Quest VR Game – Action
– Meta Quest VR Game – Multiplayer
– Sony PlayStation Game – VR/AR
– PC Game – VR/AR

Gold Winner
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Storytelling
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Music
– Meta Quest VR Game – Best Narrative

SOUL COVENANT is set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic Japan, where humanity engages in epic battles against the machines. It emphasizes storytelling and immersive experiences, with intuitive and easy-to-use combat, making it accessible for first-time VR gamers.

Players who have not yet experienced SOUL COVENANT are encouraged to give it a try and immerse themselves in this post-apocalyptic adventure.

Website: https://soul-covenant.com/
Meta Quest：https://www.meta.com/experiences/6613144082114849/
PlayStation®VR2: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008098
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2237740/SOUL_COVENANT/

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States.

Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8” developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor “SOUL COVENANT” for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.

(C) Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Experience an ascent through randomly selected stages in this pastel platforming adventure.

BRYN MAWR, USA – October 8, 2024 – Sour Lemon Studios is thrilled to announce their latest title, Tower of Dreams, is out now in Early Access on Steam. The anticipated Nintendo Switch release is coming soon.

Hop to the Top

Tower of Dreams is a delightful roguelike platformer that challenges players with its exciting mechanics and technical skills. Embark on your adventures as the Dream Knight, wielding your sword against an array of enemies blocking your ascent up the Tower of Dreams. Featuring simple controls, ascend through the tower with well-timed wall jumps, bops, and leaps, besting the enemies and obstacles in your way. No two attempts will be the same, as you’re faced with a random selection of hand-crafted stages and mini-challenges with plenty of secrets to explore. 36 unique items await discovery alongside permanent upgrades and charming cosmetics.

Whimsical World of Color

Accompany the Dream Knight through a world of retro pixel art inspired by the Game Boy Color. A limited 13-color pastel palette gives the titular tower a nostalgic, ethereal feel, brought to life through three floors featuring their own unique mechanics and aesthetics. To clear each floor, players must complete three separate stages. Each stage is randomly selected from a pool, challenging players to adapt their strategies to overcome ever-changing obstacles. Fantasy settings, factory levels, and a sky garden set a distinct mood for each floor, each introducing new tests of technical prowess. With plenty of floors for a platforming adventurer, it’s up to you to lead your knight to victory!

If at First You Don’t Succeed…

While uncovering the tower’s secrets, players will find special items, passive abilities, and upgrades. These enhancements make each run in the tower a new expedition, encouraging tower-climbing hopefuls to experiment with different techniques and gameplay styles. Completing a level will provide players with a letter grade based on their performance, which they’ll be reminded of the next time they face the same level, challenging them to do better. Upon death, a small grave will be left behind containing an item the player had when they died, encouraging them to try, try again!

Features:

• Genre-bending Gameplay: Experience the nostalgia of a retro vertical platformer combined with challenging roguelike mechanics.
• Knight-in-Training: 36 collectible items are available throughout the game, introducing new mechanics to your run and strengthening your knight’s skills.
• Dress to Impress: Unlock and discover additional armor sets and cosmetics to customize your run as you explore what the tower has to offer.
• Nightmare Mode: After completing the tower in normal mode, try your hand at nightmare mode, where players take double damage and face elite variations of enemies.
• Progression Checkpoints: Those wanting to focus on platforming have the option to skip ahead to floors after reaching them for the first time.
• Catchy Tunes: Inspired by classic games like Kirby’s Adventure and Sonic CD, energetic melodies aim to pump players up as they progress through the game.

Tower of Dreams is out now on Steam. More information about Sour Lemon Studios–including updates on the game’s Nintendo Switch launch–can be found on their YouTube and Discord server.

About Sour Lemon Studios

Sour Lemon Studios is a Philadelphia-based indie game studio featuring the talents of designer Alex Parrotto and composer Tom Sanborn. Our company’s mission is to create fresh, innovative experiences that combine the quality of the classics with modern creativity. Tower of Dreams is our latest attempt to blend tight-as-nails platforming, a distinctive pastel pixel art aesthetic, and deep roguelike mechanics to deliver something truly unique. We hope you have as much fun playing it as we had making it!  

Electrifying Puzzle Adventure from Blue Brain Games Surges onto Steam; Featured in Upcoming Steam Next Fest

Bratislava, Slovakia – October 8, 2024. Acclaimed indie developer and publisher Blue Brain Games unveils the hotly anticipated demo for The House of Tesla, their latest puzzle adventure game. The demo, available today, offers players a first look into the electrifying world of Nikola Tesla and his mysterious Wardenclyffe facility.

Set in progressive era America, the demo showcases The House of Tesla’s unique blend of historical intrigue and innovative gameplay. Players step into the shoes of an enigmatic protagonist, tasked with unraveling the secrets behind Tesla’s abandoned ambitions. The game features groundbreaking electricity manipulation mechanics, allowing players to interact with their environment in ways never seen in the puzzle-adventure genre.

Key Features:

• Handcrafted puzzles inspired by Tesla’s inventions.
• Dynamic storytelling through non-linear narrative and revealing flashbacks.
• Stunning, historically inspired environments based on Tesla’s Wardenclyffe facility.
• Innovative electricity manipulation for unique puzzle-solving.

Players are encouraged to download the demo now, wishlist the game on Steam and lookout for The House of Tesla featured during the Steam Next Fest, running from October 14-21, 2024. During this event the developers will be live streaming the demo, along with commentary.

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.