Get a first look at the action-packed, family-friendly adventure that awaits with the debut gameplay trailer!

NEW YORK and AMSTELVEEN – Oct. 3, 2024 – Get ready for an epic adventure! Mindscape and Dav Pilkey are excited to reveal the first look at gameplay for Dog Man: Mission Impawsible.Take a look at the magic of the beloved Dog Man graphic novels in the world of gaming. For the first time ever, fans and gamers can dive into the thrilling adventures of Dog Man with an exciting 2D side-scrolling platformer. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is produced under an agreement brokered by Joester Loria Group, Dav Pilkey’s global licensing representative for Dog Man, and is developed by Floor 84 Studio, a studio known for their collaborations with Disney, Warner Bros., and Mattel. The game will be available Dec. 6, 2024, digitally and physically on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Dog Man: Mission Impawsible

Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet! Embark on an exciting journey across 50 unique levels spanning five diverse worlds, all in pursuit of the thief who stole the key to the city. Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each equipped with special abilities and gadgets like Rocket Boots, Retractable Claws, and Dirt-Proof Pants. Together, conquer challenging obstacles and take down powerful, recognizable bosses!

Key Features

• 50 Exciting Levels: Explore iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including the City Hall, Giant Marshmallow Factory, and Police Station. Each location offers platforming and puzzle-solving challenges.
• Teamwork: Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each with their own special abilities, to overcome obstacles and defeat bosses.
  • Dog Man: Digs underground and glides through the air.
  • Li’l Petey: Hacks gadgets and fits into small spaces.
  • 80-HD: Pushes heavy objects and jumps long distances.
• Fun Gadgets: Unlock new gadgets and abilities like a grappling hook, rocket boots, and power gloves as you progress to navigate through levels.
• Puzzles and Bosses: Solve puzzles and defeat unique bosses, using your team’s abilities in clever ways during each boss fight.
• Humor and Action: Enjoy funny dialogue, amusing interactions, and non-stop action that keeps you engaged in Dog Man’s world.
• Rewards and Collectibles: Revisit levels with new gadgets to find secret areas and rescue the missing Comic Club members.
• Art Style: Experience great animations inspired by the books, with comic-style sound effects that add a fun, cartoonish touch to the action.

Release Date

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be available on Dec. 6, 2024, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S.

For more information, please visit www.Mindscape.com/dog-man.

Steam Next Fest

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be featured at Steam Next Fest from October 14-21, offering players the opportunity to dive into the game with a playable demo. The demo will be available on other platforms soon.

About Dav Pilkey

The publication of Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder marks Dav Pilkey’s 38 years of writing and illustrating award-winning and bestselling books for children. When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books—the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to write and illustrate for kids. He took her advice and created his first book, World War Won, which won a national competition in 1986. Dav’s stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, empathy, and the triumph of the good-hearted. When he is not making books for kids, Dav loves to kayak with his wife in the Pacific Northwest.

About Mindscape

Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years, capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as The Smurfs, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Bluey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Story of Seasons, and publishing and developing games like the Windstorm games, Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games.

Mindscape® and the Mindscape® Logo are registered trademarks of Elementalz B.V. and its affiliates. © 2024 All rights reserved.

About Floor 84 Studio

Floor 84 Studio was established in 2000 by founder and CEO Jeff Hardy. F84 is based in Van Nuys, California. With over 19 years in business, F84 has developed a wide array of capabilities as well as created numerous strategic partnerships. With this network, our talented core team of Artists, Designers, Programmers and Producers are well positioned and committed to delivering the highest quality product possible. F84 has a great passion for the place where art and technology meet and this is why we operate in the interactive and games business. As the market changes we are dedicated to change with it. We continually push our limits and expertise to the edge and believe that this is one of the many reasons for our success. Today, mobile dominates the digital landscape but we will never know absolutely what tomorrow brings… what we do know is we will be ready to embrace and take fullest advantage when it’s here.

Huddle around the campfire, as giant dwellings and enormous changes await the world of Smalland

Stockholm, Sweden – October 3, 2024 | Maximum Entertainment is introducing a giant upgrade to a small world, in its newest content update for Smalland: Survive the Wilds. 

A new world of exploration awaits with the Campsite Update, located near the Playpark and Desert Regions. Rich with artefacts of the giants and mysterious relics spinning tales of forgotten times and different worlds. Players will be able to explore gigantic tents and battle ferociously furry enemies for even stronger armour and weapons – and maybe even gain a loyal mountable mouse companion as they face off against an exciting new boss encounter. 

Alongside the mountable mouse, players can gather new resources like Mouse Fur, Hide, and the Infant Mouse, which can be incubated in a challenging new event that will push even the most seasoned adventurers to their limits.

Those fierce enough to survive can celebrate their victory with new gear, including the powerful Rodent Spear and a full four-piece Rodent Armour Set. But it’s not just armour that awaits players, a quirky new NPC, the Prospector, awaits in a chaotic worksite, ready to assist those willing to explore the unknown.

With an updated map, improved access to the northern desert, and the ability to choose respawn locations, players can now dive straight into the thick(et) of it. And the adventure doesn’t stop here, as more balances and fixes to refine the experience are also introduced.

Coming to PC today and arriving on consoles soon, now is the perfect time to hop on the strongest mount and lead a brave team towards uncharted territories in Smalland: Survive the Wilds, available on PC, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Maximum Entertainment

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

The Drop is playable for free until the 14^th of October as part of the Free Starter Pack and as an Elusive Target in HITMAN World of Assassination

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 3^rd, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise shares today an update on how players have been fairing in their attempts to take down the Drop. The nightlife mogul, who features superstar DJ Dimitri Vegas’ likeness and voiceover work, will continue his residency in Club Boom until the 14^th of October, leaving two weeks for players to try and take him off the billboard. Prepare your loadout with precision, plan your exit strategy, and above all, make sure The Drop falls.

So far, the success rate of the mission has reached 47%, compared to 61% last year, meaning players may have underestimated The Drop’s security detail, or could have been distracted by his DJing skills. Most of the agents who have completed the mission have chosen to make things personal, as the preferred method of elimination was to take him out was using melee, with 33% opting for this route. The Drop also may want to stay away from workshop tools, as the favourite weapon used against him was the screwdriver. You can find more statistics regarding players’ preferred tactics to complete The Drop below:

Alongside The Drop Elusive Target, IO Interactive released The Drop Pack, a DLC that includes: The Base, which grants permanent access to The Drop through the Elusive Target Arcade mode, The Club Boom DJ suit, a set of cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse, as well as three items. The Season of the Drop is also currently running, with new content coming to the game in the next weeks, with an upcoming cameo of the Undying himself, Curated contracts, and the spooky Mills Reverie making its way back. 

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The Drop Pack is available for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 on every platform.

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About HITMAN World of Assassination

HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades and featured live content.

HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the ‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.

About IO INTERACTIVE

IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. © 2024 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. © “PlayStation”, “PS5 logo” and “PS4 logo” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment ©Inc. XBOX and Xbox logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license. © 2024 Nintendo. Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo.  All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved. 

Watford UK – 3rd October 2024 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Just Add Water have excavated the news you’ve all been waiting for: DIG VR is set to launch on October 24th for Meta Quest! Step into the virtual realm of earth excavation with DIG VR, where intuitive controls blend seamlessly with immersive features and music to create an experience of operating a bright yellow digger that is so realistic, that you’ll almost think you can smell the diesel, mud, and sweat. To mark this milestone, Wired Productions has unveiled a heartfelt new trailer, evoking the nostalgia of childhood dreams and cherished connections to the past.

“The pandemic was a terrible period for many, but one positive outcome was the concept of DIG VR, which came about whilst quarantined on my father’s farm in Italy. Using a digger in real life, with those controls and a steep learning curve, made the idea of a digging game in VR pop. Coming back to the UK and talking to the Just Add Water team, and of course, Meta, the idea took shape and DIG VR began its journey.” 

“The game is deeply personal, but should resonate with many folks, from VR fans to construction workers, to simulation fans, and more importantly parents and their children.” 

“In DIG VR we wanted to recreate the feeling of being on a digger, or for those who have never tried, to encapsulate the essence of operating these wonderful machines. The concept was born in Italy, made in the UK, and now being shared to the world.” 

Said Leo Zullo, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Wired Productions

About Dig VR

Enter the town of Diglington, where the journey to becoming a master of operating excavators starts off with nothing more than a mini-digger and a dream. Players will experience several types of diggers making their way through heavy machinery up to operating a colossal machine. DIG VR features a diverse set of attachments to help you overcome the most challenging of jobs. Players will dig, delve, dredge, and of course, discover their love of all things excavational!

What excavators in DIG VR can expect: 

• Choice of authentic & simplified controller schemes  
• Full Career Mode Campaign with options for both serious & casual players  
• Control powerful machinery, with up to 4 machines in a range of sizes 
• Unlock up to 7 unique tool heads to attach to the digger. Which includes a bucket, Breaker, Circular Saw, Auger, Trimmer, Compactor and Grabber.  
• Over 70 customisation options to unlock for your digger, including decal, paint & skins  
• Play quirky mini-games, or enjoy the zen sandbox mode 
• Featuring the first ever dynamic dig-able terrain in VR, which can be dug, moved and dumped.  
• Work alongside 6 original radio stations with 45 songs featuring hard-hitting anthems, zen and chilled vibes and empowering tracks. Created by talented and well-revered artists, composers and producers from the likes of Kieron Pepper (ex-Prodigy live drummer), Stu Brootal (Ivar & The Horde), Pascal Magdinier, Lania Kea, and more!

Continue reading more on DIG VR here!

Wishlist now on the Meta Store! – https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/dig-vr/6128709557192619/ 

DIG VR is coming to Meta Quest on 24th October 2024. Sign up for more information via DigVRgame.com, tune in to DIG FM, the brand-new digital radio station designed for construction workers globably.

DIG VR is also compatible with Roto VR Explorer, a next-generation VR gaming chair made in partnership with Meta. The new chair creates an unparalleled immersive experience with Meta Quest headsets with its patented ‘Look & Turn’ technology transforms the seated 360º experience. In addition to its powerful motorized base, the chair also has full-body haptics too. Furthermore, DIG VR will be the first game to use the SDK and it is fully compatible with the Roto VR Explorer at launch. It’s time to take your immersion to the next level and also eliminate motion sickness at the same time. 

About Wired Productions 

Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect, DIG VR and KARMA: The Dark World.

About Just Add Water

Just Add Water was founded in 2006 by Stewart Gilray and after his death has continued to grow as an experienced games development studio. The company has partnered with a variety of the industry’s most high-profile publishers and developers, on well-loved and award-winning franchises. Their 25+ staff have worked on Sniper Elite VR, Sniper Elite VR Winter Warrior for Rebellion Developments, as well as BPM: Bullets Per Minute (for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch) for Playtonic and AWE Interactive. Other clients have included Bethesda, Oddworld Inhabitants (Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath & Oddworld: New & Tasty), Bossa Studios (I Am Bread), FuturLab (Powerwash Simulator), Bithell Games (Volume & Volume: Coda), and Liquid Swords.

Helping bring the wonders of running a shop on a dinosaur island to as many as possible

03/10/24 –  Locadile and Team17 Digital have today announced a language localisation partnership. Working on Ambertail Games’ highly anticipated Amber Isle, Locadile and Team17 look forward to bringing beautiful and creative products to games through freedom in translation. Locadile have previously worked on The Making of Karateka, The Knight Witch, Pixelshire, Against the Storm, Bramble: The Mountain King, Dredge – The Iron Rig, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and have brought high quality translation to games, tailored to local culture and language.

Tommy Nordkvist, Locadile Founder:

“Locadile have loved collaborating with Team17 and Ambertail Games on this amazing project. We‘ve been inspired by the freedom we were allowed, and our amazing linguists have poured their creative talent into a very charming end-product. From the very beginning of this project, there was a profound sense of understanding and an earnest commitment to building trust between the teams. Being given the opportunity to work this closely together, we were allowed to put all of our experience and processes to work on another of Team17’s many original, creative and cherished games.

We wish Team17 and Ambertail Games all the best with the launch of this splendid game.”

James Keeley, Team17 Localisation Manager:

“Amber Isle is a much-loved title at Team17, and with 48 bespoke Paleofolk and over 100,000 words, it was crucial we partnered with a quality localisation partner. Locadile absolutely delivered, providing a creative and personal service while understanding the needs of indie development. From translating poems, to localising Queer themes, we are thrilled to bring Amber Isle to a wider, global audience.”

About Locadile

At Locadile, we’re geeks at heart and we have a deep passion for games, especially when turning them into high quality products for local markets. Our team has decades of collective experience in the game localisation industry, reliably localising almost everything from indie-games developed by single developers to franchises for large publishers, playing roles in production, localisation, PM and LQA. The backbone of our DNA is based on open and direct communication with all involved parties, putting respect and mutual understanding first.

About Team17 Digital 

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

Build, tune and customise your own car, then take the wheel and test them out on the streets

Warsaw, Poland – 3rd October, 2024 – BeardedBrothers.Games are pleased to announce that their Need For Speed meets Car Mechanic Simulator blend of car customisation and racing, Underground Garage, is speeding towards a Steam Early Access release on October 24th. Underground Garage lets you delve deep under the hood to tweak every conceivable aspect of your car, give it a custom paint job and then take it out into an open world to take on challenges and test it against your friends. Players who want to try the game out before it launches can head to Steam and download the newly released demo.

After a gang tied to illegal racing and smuggling leads to the garage owner missing, it’s up to you and your colleague Deb to restore the garage and solve the mystery. Unlock new tools and workstations as the story progresses and you upgrade your garage. With the new tools at your disposal, you can purchase rundown cars and parts from the junkyard and go to work to restore them to their former glory.

The realism offered by Underground Garage’s extensive customisation options extend to the game’s damage simulation, delivering realistic engine and body damage from impacts that make it the most realistic car mechanic simulator out there. Underground Garage isn’t just about fixing cars, however; it’s about perfecting them. Tweak your car’s performance after every test drive to make your dream ride, then choose from a vast palette of colour options,  stickers and decals to decorate your car with your own style.

Underground Garage offers an open world city where you will complete quests and drive to key locations to follow the game’s story, as well as serving as a playground where you can take on speed attacks and time attacks. During the game’s time in Early Access,  there are plans to add full fledged races, as well as multiplayer so you can enjoy the game with your friends! With the game’s story supplemented by procedurally generated quests requiring you to tune, fix and paint cars, you’ll never run out of things to do in this auto-tinkerer’s paradise!

“With the wealth of customisations options we’ve built into Underground Garage, from the minutiae of engine parts, to cool decals, and our realistic damage system, we really believe this is the most realistic car mechanic simulator on the market,” said Olaf Sobczyński, CTO and Producer at BeardedBrothers.Games. “Add to that the ability to take your creations out onto the streets and race against friends and I think players are going to have a lot of fun when the game hits Early Access on October 24th.”

About BeardedBrothers.Games

BeardedBrothers.Games was founded in 2018 by brothers Darek and Lukasz Skrzypkowski in Warsaw, Poland. The company makes games that use procedural generation to create immersive gameplay with high replayability and prides itself on creating projects together with the gaming community.

Serve cocktails to affect your patrons’ mood and loosen their tongues, then gather and connect evidence to solve murders

Geel, Belgium – October 3rd 2024 – Rogueside is pleased to unveil its new narrative-driven murder mystery game coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, Best Served Cold. Set in the fictional Tzaran capital of Bukovie, you play as a bartender at a speakeasy where potential suspects and witnesses gather. The police are stumped by a series of murders shaking the local community and an ambitious young detective has forcefully recruited you to help crack the cases in exchange for letting you off the hook for running a speakeasy. Serve your patrons cocktails to loosen their tongues, allowing you to gather the clues you need to solve the murders.

Meet a fascinating cast of intriguing characters seeking solace or stirring up trouble in ‘The Nightcap’, a bar renowned for attracting a varied clientele that spans the social strata. Lend an ear to your patrons and form a bond as you get to know their backstories – you’ll no doubt fall in love with the fascinating cast, but you’ll still have to coax out confessions and uncover clues in spite of the friendships you build. Remember, even the tightest of lips can be loosened with the right mix of charm, persuasion and alcohol.

At the end of each day, you will find yourself back at your apartment with an evidence board that displays the clues you’ve collected. Connect related clues to make new deductions that you can take back to the bar the next day to interrogate customers with, while you soothe their moods by serving the right drinks and lending a sympathetic ear. Build your case piece by piece, then present your findings to solve a series of thrilling murder mysteries.

In Best Served Cold, you will experience a richly crafted world inspired by the cultural and artistic revival of 1920’s Bucharest. The intriguing characters you meet in The Nightcap – an illegal bar in the basement of an upscale bookstore – serve as a lens through which you learn about a city where cultural, political and economic shifts are fragmenting the old order, creating new tensions in a changing world. Learn how this backdrop ties into the lives of your patrons and the whirlwind of a murder mystery you’ve been thrust into in a story crafted by writers Joshua Aldred and Thomas Welsh, known for his work on Cloudpunk.

“We’re thrilled to reveal Best Served Cold for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch with our new trailer,” said Antje Van den Heuvel, Art Director at Rogueside. “We’ve crafted an atmospheric world filled with fascinating characters that we know players are going to love getting to know as you serve them their favourite drinks, along with an intriguing mystery that’s going to hook you in and bring you along for all the twists and turns.”

About Rogueside

Rogueside is an independent Belgian game developer on a mission to bring joy and excitement to players all over the world. Their team is made up of dedicated game enthusiasts who are passionate about crafting quality games that can be enjoyed by anyone. Whether it’s through quirky characters, breathtaking visuals, or puns galore, the studio is dedicated to crafting games that bring a smile to your face and leave you with a sense of joy and satisfaction.

Documentary Now Available on Offical GSC and XBox YouTube Channels

KYIV, UKRAINE — October 3, 2024 – Titled War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, this feature-length documentary offers an in-depth look at the emotional journey of GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer with nearly 500 employees, as they navigate the challenges of developing the highly anticipated sequel to their 2007 first-person survival shooter, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., amidst the outbreak of the full-fledged war in Ukraine. What started as an ambitious project evolved into a deeply personal and historical endeavor, forged in the most unimaginable circumstances.

Created in partnership with Xbox and directed by Andrew Stephan (Power On: The Story of Xbox), this is one of the most heart-wrenching “making-of” films ever made. It tells the true stories of real people faced with the realities of war on their doorstep.

The documentary tackles many themes from capturing the essence of Chornobyl and Ukraine, cultural independence, and game development in a collapsing world to personal and collective resilience & overcoming loss.

During this process, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 becomes more than just a game — rather a lens through which a new reality is viewed. The developers grapple with their dual roles as creators and survivors, turning their game into a powerful symbol of resistance. When the foundations of existence are shaken, art becomes profoundly important.

“This film isn’t just about the hardest game development of all time. It’s about resilience and the unyielding human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. It’s about the importance of creation in a time of destruction…a defiant act of making something meaningful in the face of adversity”, – says Andrew Stephan, Film Director.

“Speaking personally, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is the biggest and the most complex video game in my life. It was ambitious from the very beginning, but turned out to be an ultimate challenge by itself. It’s extremely important and extremely personal, and it’s a game made in the most stressful circumstances possible. That includes the pandemic, relocation, cyberattacks and, above all of that – war tearing our Homeland apart.
I wish the war never happened. I wish all of this never happened. But it did. And we’re grateful for the opportunity to share all of this with the world, because the world should know. This is us. This is our story”, – says Mariia Grygorovych, Creative Director on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

Despite the heroism of the nation, the war in Ukraine continues. GSC Game World has been supporting our home country in all the ways we can. For those willing to do the same, we recommend following a link to the official charity fund of Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine himself – https://u24.gov.ua/

About S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest installment in the acclaimed series that has captivated millions of players globally. This new entry combines first-person shooter elements with immersive sim mechanics and horror, delivering a uniquely intense experience. Featuring unprecedented scale, advanced graphics, and a rich, atmospheric adventure, it promises to be the ultimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. journey.

About GSC Game World
GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer, was founded in 1995 and is renowned for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is committed to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and is currently focused on the upcoming release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

October 3rd, 2024 – Gamers’ charity SpecialEffect are inviting gamers to buy and play selected mobile games including Subway Surfers, Hay Day, Golf Clash and Dream League Soccer from some of the biggest names from the industry on Friday 4 October as part of their annual One Special Day flagship fundraising campaign.

Gamers can raise vital funds for the charity by purchasing qualifying titles and DLC from One Special Day industry partners including Sybo, Supercell and Rovio, who will donate a percentage of the resulting UK revenue.

A list of games in the mobile promotion can be found here: https://onespecialday.org.uk/mobile/

The support of the partners – and their communities – will help the thousands of disabled people every year who ask for the charity’s assistance. SpecialEffect’s teams of therapists and technical specialists provide assessments and customised technology loans to help bring joy into the lives of people with disabilities. In turn, the charity pass on what they learn to help hardware and software developers make their products and games easier to use for as many people as possible all over the world. 

Dr Mick Donegan, Founder and CEO of SpecialEffect, said: ‘We are seeing an ever-increasing demand for our services, which are all provided without charge. The support the event receives from the games industry is absolutely vital in making sure we can continue to reach every disabled person that needs our help. Without One Special Day we simply couldn’t bring a better quality of life to so many people across the world, and we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the event – industry, gamers and donors.’

This year’s One Special Day this year has already featured an extensive Steam Sale with over 90 titles and an ongoing Humble Bundle promotion of Adult Swim games. A range of other supporting activities and studio events have also contributed over £100k of fundraising to the campaign to date. These include auctions, game sales, quizzes, golf days, football matches and challenge events from companies including Rocksteady, nDreams, EA, Lucid Games, Barclays and Skillsearch.

Find out more about One Special Day at: http://www.onespecialday.org.uk

About SpecialEffect

SpecialEffect is an award-winning charity that enables people with physical disabilities to benefit from the fun, inclusion and therapy of video games. We support people of all ages through personalised assessments, equipment loans and equipment modifications. 

The 3D platformer was previously released on Meta and is out now for PlayStation VR 2.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 03 October 2024 |  Toast Interactive, the renowned studio behind the standout VR title Richie’s Plank Experience, adds a new experience to the PlayStation storefront. Max Mustard, a virtual reality platforming adventure, is out now on PSVR2.

Enter the Inventor 

Jump into a colorful 3D platforming experience alongside Max Mustard, a famous inventor known for outrageous equipment. Use Max’s creative contraptions to face off against Stubbins, a manipulative businessman capturing mudpups, the adorable creatures roaming the Max Mustard realm. Stubbins sells these furry companions as elite vanity accessories for the upper class, putting the mudpup population in jeopardy. It’s up to you and Max Mustard to rescue these pups before it’s too late!

Next Gen Platforming

Max Mustard is a modern VR platformer blending elements of first-person narratives, traditional platforming mechanics, and impressive virtual reality visuals. Over 40 uniquely crafted levels are available to leap, bound, and soar through diverse environments in search of the stolen mudpups. Use Max’s jetpack to fly around industrial factories, scale mountains in search of extra currency, or use more of your kit to face off against Max Mustard’s thrilling boss battles. Destroy targets with Max’s blaster, use double jumps to eliminate enemies and activate puzzle mechanics, and collect the golden letters on each level for additional rewards!

Critically Recognized

Max Mustard boasts approachable gameplay for all VR gamers. Its family-friendly appeal with colorful environments and a compelling story make it the perfect game to play solo or show off to your friends! In recognition of Max Mustard’s approachable innovation in the games space, the title is a finalist for Game of the Year in the AIXR Academy’s XR Awards 2024. The 8th International AIXR XR Awards celebrates advancements across the full spectrum of XR, including cutting-edge game releases for VR gaming. The winner will be announced during a red carpet ceremony on December 5th, 2024, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 

Gameplay Features:

• Forty handcrafted levels show an exciting blend of third-person platforming and first-person power-ups.
• Use a variety of first-person gadgets to manipulate obstacles in Max Mustard’s path as you guide her through platforming sections.
• Upgrade as you go to increase Max’s rocket boosts, movement speed, health, and more, or unlock new attacks to your gun, introducing new ways to interact with the environment.
• Four bosses challenge you with new mechanics, encouraging you to use what you learned from earlier levels.
• Increase your wealth by completing special levels like target practice and timed item collection for additional coins and treasures.

Max Mustard is available now for PlayStation VR 2. The game is also available for purchase on the Meta store.

About Toast Interactive

Toast Interactive, the developer and publisher of Richie’s Plank Experience, is based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Toast Interactive was founded by the husband and wife team Toni and Richard Eastes in 2016. Their flagship VR title, Richie’s Plank Experience, is played in hundreds of arcades worldwide and continually features in the Top 20 VR games worldwide.