• Royal Revolt Warriors takes players into fast-paced, top-down roguelike action, featuring intense, survivor-driven combat. Play solo or with friends, battling relentless enemies to protect the kingdom!
• A new demo is now available on Steam, offering a taste of the mayhem and action ahead. 
• Check out the new trailer!

Frankfurt/Main, Germany, October 8, 2024 | Upright Games is thrilled to bring the beloved heroes from the Royal Revolt series back into action-packed battles with the upcoming roguelite Royal Revolt Warriors, starting with the release of a new demo, now available on Steam.

After the great success of the first demo version, Upright Games is following up with an expanded version packed with many new features. Players can look forward to more heroes, additional levels, and a whole host of new features that make the combat in the kingdom and beyond even more exciting and varied.

The new trailer offers a preview of what players can expect in Royal Revolt Warriors:

Features of the Expanded Demo Version:

• Co-op Mode for Two Players: The perfect opportunity to experience daring adventures together!
• Fearless Heroes: Choose from a roster of unique characters, including the now-grown King, wielding his mighty sword, and the Advisor, equipped with her powerful boomerang. Umberto and the mysterious Cultist also join the fray, each with distinct playstyles and special abilities that cater to every strategy. 
• Three Diverse Environments: Embark on an epic journey through the Royal Forest, battle across the scorching Desert Canyon, and brave the harsh conditions of the Glacial Northland. Each setting offers dynamic challenges, unique enemies, and stunning visuals. 
• Revamped Combat: Unlock powerful new upgrades for your heroes and weapons, level up through a new difficulty curve, and face off against two reimagined boss fights that will test your tactical mastery. 

Royal Revolt Warriors is also part of Steam Next Fest, starting on October 14. Players can get a head start by diving into the action now with the release of the extensive demo, where you must defend your realm and fend off an invasion of evil forces!

For the latest updates, visit the official website.

About Upright Games

Upright Games is a team of experienced video game developers who use their passion to create outstanding gaming experiences. Upright Games builds long lasting, fun and engaging games because they value the time of the players. While doing that, it is important to them that they also enjoy the process of making video games – ‘cause after all, that’s what they’re here for!

Take a look at DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO’s opening movie and join the battle starting today as the early access for the game is now available for owners of the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, marks the comeback of the legendary Budokai Tenkaichi franchise after more than 15 years. Powered by the latest generation of consoles the game pushes the limits with gravity-defying 360 degrees fast paced battles in environment that are fully destructible with changing conditions. With its 182 characters roster the game offers the largest roster in a Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi game letting players incarnate their favourite characters unleashing their powerful and spectacular attacks.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO’s full release isset to 11 October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-orders of the game also received a new playable character, Goku (Mini) from the upcoming DRAGON BALL DAIMA anime.

For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram. Join the conversation on X.

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Leamington Spa, UK – October 8,2024 – Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and independent developer Clock Out Games are pleased to announce the release date for the upcoming co-op puzzle game In Sink. This stylised adventure game is coming to PC via Steam on November 12, 2024.

In Sink features 8 engaging levels, vibrant cartoony visuals and language-free puzzle design, and its prologue has been downloaded over two million times on Steam. An updated demo is available on Steam now for players to test their escape room skills ahead of the game’s launch.

Players can dive into In Sink with a friend, where being shipwrecked is just the beginning of a cooperative adventure. On this strange island, you’ll jump through portals to puzzling places, each with its own quirks and unique theme. In Sink offers 8 engaging levels, and as you leap from place to place together, you’ll begin to uncover the island’s mysteries. Together, you’ll need to think outside the box—and then escape from it.

In Sink is coming to PC via Steam on November 12, 2024

Wishlist the game on Steam and download the demo 

About In Sink

The path to freedom is full of portals! Your journey will take you through a hidden pirate ship, a mysterious art museum, a train that defies the laws of physics, and many more mind-bending settings stuffed with puzzles and challenges.

Progress through puzzles with language-less elements like shapes, signs, colours, and numbers, all designed to be colour-blind friendly. Turn wheels, flip levers, use scales, and press buttons and pressure plates to solve unique conundrums with your partner.

It’s crucial to stay ‘in sink’ with your partner! You’ll need to act as each other’s eyes and ears to solve puzzles and find a way out.

Features: 

• Eight engaging levels
• Vibrant cartoony visuals
• Language-free puzzle design
• Simple and accessible controls
• Two player co-op gameplay 
• Dynamic hint system helps without spoiling solutions

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 Clock Out Games 

Clock Out Games is an indie game studio run by two creators focusing on making games you can play with anyone from anywhere. Our current project, “In Sink”, is a language-less cartoony co-op escape room game that’s been in development since 2022.

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, the upcoming video game based on the legendary franchise created by Tite Kubo and set to release in Early 2025 is unveiling its opening movie.

The trailer sets the mood for the game, showcasing some of the characters players will be able to incarnate and play a key role in the story, such as Ichigo Kurosaki, Yasutora Sado, and Uryu Ishida. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls offers stylish swordfights during which players can use their characters’ unique skill and transformation to gain the upper hand against their foes.

BLEACH is a very popular sword-fighting battle action comic series that ran in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016. The TV animation series was broadcasted from 2004 to March 2012, and a total of four movie versions have been released so far. The final chapter, Thousand-Year Blood War Arc, which features all-new character designs and more powerful characters, has been broadcasted since 2022. BLEACH has received enthusiastic support not only in Japan but also worldwide, and its popularity continues to grow.

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls is currently under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC

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Company Also Launches DIAMOND JAM, Season Eight Featuring New Maps, Boss Battles, Seasonal Events and More

SYDNEY (Oct. 8, 2024) – FOAMSTARS™, the vibrant, online 4v4 foam party shooter from SQUARE ENIX®, is now free-to-play on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®). Those with or without a PlayStation®Plus subscription can now play the game for no entry charge. Players who downloaded FOAMSTARS before the free-to-play transition can continue playing with no disturbances.

Watch the launch trailer celebrating the free-to-play transition below:

Alongside the update, SQUARE ENIX launched DIAMOND JAM, the eighth seasonfor FOAMSTARS, running now until November 8.

Watch the DIAMOND JAM trailer below:

In DIAMOND JAM, new elements will be added to enhance the gameplay further, including “Diamond Chips”, which are tokens earned through playing the game, and “Diamond Trade”, allowing players to trade these chips for various items such as skins, slideboards, emotes, and more. To celebrate the start of the new season, there will be a special login bonus that allows players to obtain Diamond Chips.

Five maps will also be added to SMASH THE STAR, including Shoreline Shoppin’ Spree, Rubber Duck’s Spa-larious Oasis, Fusion Coaster Kingdom, Sing Swing Circus from RUBBER DUCK PARTY, and Dancefloor Dreamland from EXTREME PARTY’s Pitchside Homerun Party. In addition, those in the PRIVATE PARTY mode can experience four extra maps from HAPPY BATH SURVIVAL.

Additionally, players can participate in new WAVE boss battles during SQUAD MISSIONS as well as limited-time seasonal events including RANKED PARTY, where players compete to climb the ladder of one of the seven ranked glories with teams or solo and EXTREME PARTY, which features multiple events, all with special rules!

DIAMOND JAM Season Pass players will receive a foam gun skin for The Baristador, as well as slide board skins and a Ramzey character skin for free. Players can obtain XP by completing battles, missions and Weekly Challenges to advance through the season tiers and earn various rewards such as additional skins and items. Players who purchase a Premium Season Pass, will unlock even more rewards as all rewards up to each player’s current tier will be unlocked immediately.

For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit the official website and follow FOAMSTARS social media channels.

About FOAMSTARS

FOAMSTARS is a vibrant, over-the-top shooter, that is accessible to players of all skill levels. It combines the fun of partying with the thrill of combat where players blast through matches using foam to attack, build and defend. Taking control of a quirky and colorful ensemble of athletes, players are dropped into the eccentric city of Bath Vegas to compete in FOAMSMASH. Created as a casual yet competitive experience for everyone, FOAMSTARS features a combination of PvP and PvE modes for up to eight players, either as four vs. four, solo, or co-op as a Squad with three teammates.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Playable demo now available on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S 

Store Links: Kalypso Store | Steam | Microsoft Store | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store

Seattle, Wash – 2024 – Lock and Load, Soldiers! Kalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios have announced that a playable test mission for Commandos: Origins is now available. Fans of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series can dive into the action on Windows PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store). 

In this mission, players will step into the iconic boots of the Green Beret and the Marine, immersing themselves in the heart of tactical warfare. Set against the backdrop of the Channel Islands during World War II, the Commandos will employ their unique skills to sabotage a German radar system, showcasing the thrilling gameplay that Commandos: Origins promises. This demo-exclusive test mission serves as a sneak peek into the intricate gameplay mechanics and stealth tactics that await in the full release.  

Commandos: Origins is set to launch 2024 and will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, as well as on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5. 

Features: 

• Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities, and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows. 
• An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.  
• Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied, and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success! 
• On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets. 
• Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise. 
• There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen. 

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About the Kalypso Media Group 

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios Paderborn and Gütersloh (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming: Commandos Origins). 

Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group’s IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media’s most recent releases are Railway Empire 2, Dungeons 4, The Inquisitor and upcoming Commandos: Origins (2024). Recent releases from Kasedo Games include IXION (PC) and Recipe for Disaster (PC) and the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (October 7, 2024) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced the Japan-esque Wild Action game BAKERU will be released as a physical edition for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on February 25, 2025. BAKERU is developed by Good-Feel, with Etsunobu Ebisu as producer and Tadanori Tsukawaki as director.

For the latest on pre-order information follow Spike Chunsoft, Inc. on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Digital Version and Free Demo for Nintendo Switch
A free demo exclusively for Nintendo Switch is available now. Download the demo or purchase the digital version of the full game now at Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bakeru-switch/
Purchase the Digital Version on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2969380/BAKERU/

About BAKERU

Disaster strikes Japan. It all started when Bakeru the Tanuki met Sun from the Issun clan on a stormy night. He gets caught up in a scourge that shakes the entire country. Bakeru hears that Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. He vows to go on a journey with Sun to bring peace back to Japan. To free Japan from the grip of evil spirits, Bakeru’s adventure to 47 Japanese prefectures begins.

In this 3D action game, take the role of the titular character Bakeru on an adventure through Japan’s 47 prefectures to defeat the diabolical Festival Troops and restore peace. There will be battles featuring fairy tale heroes and giant robots. You can fight back using your taiko drum and if you get a Henge license, use the Tanuki’s power of transformation to shapeshift into different forms.The game features the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Japan, along with challenging stages that showcase the unique characteristics of each region. 

About Spike Chunsoft, Inc.

Established in December 2017, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has localized and published titles by its parent company as well as other third party companies for the Western market. For more information please visit the official website at: http://www.spike-chunsoft.com

About Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

Spike Chunsoft was established in April 1984 by a merger of two renowned video game developers/publishers, Spike Co. Ltd. and Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and publishing entertainment content including award winning console series Danganronpa, Mystery Dungeon and Zero Escape, and is responsible for launching titles across consoles, PC and mobile for some of the most popular series in the industry.

STOCKHOLM — October 7th, 2024 — Today Paradox Arc announced a partnership with Perspective Games and Bellwood Studio to publish Tlatoani: Aztec Cities. The game is set to launch in Steam Early Access on October 31st, 2024, and is now available for wishlisting on Steam. Ahead of its early access release, Tlatoani: Aztec Cities will also be featured in Steam Next Fest, beginning October 14th, 2024. Right now players can explore the game through a free demo on Steam titled Tlatoani: Prologue.

Tlatoani: Aztec Cities is a captivating city-building game for PC, featuring stunning hand-drawn 2D graphics that pay homage to classic titles in the genre. Players assume the role of an Aztec ruler, charged with developing a humble settlement into a thriving empire and ultimately becoming Tlatoani. Success hinges on effectively managing the treasury, services, military, festivals, and religious practices, while also tending to the needs, skills, and daily routines of unique citizens.

Tlatoani: Aztec Cities is set to release into Steam Early Access on October 31st, and will feature a campaign, scenarios and a sandbox game mode. 

TLATOANI: AZTEC CITIES – FEATURES: 

RISE AND BECOME TLATOANI: Shape the history of the Aztec Civilization, one legendary city at a time. From a single metropolis, to multiple city-states and finally an empire. Conquer the wilderness of Mesoamerica, build a nation and raise as its destined emperor – Tlatoani.

DEEP AZTEC CITY SIMULATION: Immerse yourself in a detailed simulation of an Aztec city-state and its society. All citizens are individually simulated, with their own skills, needs, duties, faiths, moods and daily routines.

MAKE YOUR STATE FLOURISH: Gather and produce dozens of goods and resources to provide for your citizens. Develop your city-states’ economy through managing your treasury, services, military, festivals and religion. Every good emperor must first learn to be a good statesman.

EMBRACE THE SYMMETRY: Honor the Aztec gods! Align, mirror, and balance the surroundings of your temple and government buildings to achieve divine symmetry and earn the favor of the gods — or face their wrath.

SPREAD YOUR INFLUENCE: Your cities exist within the broad Mesoamerica region. Engage in diplomacy with other city-states, trade, build alliances and conquer your enemies. Experience or change history in an extensive campaign, or play in scenarios and sandbox mode.

IMMERSIVE AZTEC EXPERIENCE: Engage with Aztec gods, festivals, calendar and traditions like human sacrifice. Learn old Nahuatl vocabulary, and lose yourself in old traditions, music and hand-drawn art bringing Mesoamerican world to life on your screen.

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

7 OCTOBER 2024 – The humble Belgian Indie studio Rablo Games is celebrating the launch of Necro Story today! The light-hearted creature collection RPG is Out Now on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S. The PlayStation 5 version has a small delay but will arrive shortly (date TBD).

In Necro Story, you play as a (kind of) evil necromancer more into undead shenanigans than saving the world! Summon minions, outsmart foes, and snag their souls to power up your team. With witty banter from ghostly sidekick Vivi, expect strategic combat, laughs, and plenty of mischief.

Necro Story is priced at USD $14.99 (regional prices will vary) on all platforms and will be available with a 15% launch discount on Steam for a limited time.

About the game

Necro Story is a light-hearted RPG that puts you in the shoes of Jaimus the Necromancer. Guided by the mischievous ghost Vivi, you’ll cast powerful spells, raise skeleton armies, sign dark pacts with demons, and capture souls in this hex-citing journey to the underworld. With a blend of humorous writing and strategic auto-battler mechanics, it’s a game that’s dying to be played.

Key features

• Master Over 20 Necromancy Spells: Explore 5 magical schools—Affliction, Darkness, Life Drain, Summoning, and Dark Pacts. Each spell comes with its own skill tree, allowing you to customize and perfect your necromantic abilities.
• Capture & Command Souls: Don’t let your enemies slip away! Capture their souls, transform them into formidable allies, and strengthen your undead army.
• Strategic Team Management: Choose your companions wisely, equip them with powerful gear, and manage their skills to maximize their potential. Transform into powerful demons or summon zombies and skeletons to enhance your squad and lead them to victory.
• Unlock Hidden Secrets – Pay close attention to your surroundings, as the game is full of hidden paths you can unlock through puzzles to gain access to unique equipment & items.
• Whimsical Storyline: Enjoy a unique blend of dark fantasy and humor as you navigate through a heartfelt narrative with plenty of witty banter and unexpected twists.

About Rablo Games

Rablo Games is an independent Belgian video game studio founded in 2014 by ​​Pablo Coma. They use a distinctive 2D art style and try to offer something​​ truly unique with each of their games. After solo-developping Healer’s Quest, Pablo teamed up with Baptiste to develop Necro Story. Six years of development later, it’s ready to unearth itself into the hands of RPG-lovers everywhere!Copyright © 2024 Rablo Games, All rights reserved.

Award-winning investigative point-and-click delivers stunning hand-drawn art and full voice acting on PC today

Manchester, U.K. – October 7th 2024 – Calligram Studio is pleased to announce that their anticipated neo-noir mystery, Phoenix Springs, is out now on PC for £14.99 / $19.99. Featuring award-winning hand-drawn art and a compelling investigative narrative, Phoenix Springs is a modern point-and-click where you collect clues and leads rather than physical objects.

Phoenix Springs’ story begins when reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother. She finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself.

As you follow leads and talk to characters, you will collect clues and leads in your inventory. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in fully voice-acted conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences.

Phoenix Springs has collected a host of accolades in the lead up to its release, including being an official selection at Day of the Devs 2024, winning ‘Best Art Direction’ at Indie X Lisbon 2022, the WINGS prize at A Maze 2024, ‘Best of British’ at the 2024 London Games Festival and the ‘Critic’s Choice’ and ‘Most Anticipated’ awards at Indie Cup UK 2023.

Calligram Studio
Website: https://www.calligramstudio.com/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/CalligramStudio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@calligram_studio
Phoenix Springs on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973310/Phoenix_Springs/

About Calligram Studio

Calligram is currently three people based between the UK and France. Calligram call themselves an art collective for two reasons: it reflects the fluidity of their structure and highlights how they think about the medium of computer games. They are currently working on their first game, the neo-noir mystery point-and-click, Phoenix Springs.