Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown Complete Edition available on all platforms

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the story DLC “Mask of Darkness”, the final update to critically acclaimed Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown, is now available worldwide on all platforms. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown – Mask of Darkness adds a thrilling and darker new chapter of Sargon’s story. Players will get to explore an epic expansion that builds upon the successful formula of this Metroidvania-inspired game in a brand-new interconnected world made of exclusive biomes.

Sargon is being hunted by the assassination specialist of the Immortals, Radjen. When he finally faces her, he gets trapped in her Mind Palace, a corrupted dimension of dark magic filled with dreamlike landscapes and otherworldly creations. The target of a deadly manhunt and with his soul on the line, Sargon must fight his way out of nightmarish environments and epic battles to uncover the secrets that lie behind the Mask of Darkness, buried deep within Radjen’s mind.

In this new story, players will discover four surprising and surreal new biomes with more than ten new types of traversal obstacles, including deadly traps and merciless mechanisms that range from lasers to teleportation portals. In between platforming sequences, they will face six otherworldly new enemy archetypes, as well as three epic Bosses – along with new combat abilities to overcome them granted by three new Amulets.

This highly anticipated story DLC can be purchased as a standalone version on all stores for a suggested price of AUD$7.45. “Mask of Darkness” is also included in the Complete Edition, available for AUD$74.95 which includes Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown base game, the Immortals outfit, the Prosperity bird amulet, the digital adventure guide, the DLC, and two new outfits for Sargon inspired by Prince of Persia™: The Two Thrones. A Complete Upgrade Pack is available for veteran players for AUS$14.95 and game owners looking to get the DLC, 3 outfits for Sargon, 1 amulet and the digital adventure guide. Ubisoft+ subscribers will automatically be upgraded to the Complete Edition. Additionally, to give fans a foretaste of the 35^th anniversary celebrations of the Prince of Persia franchise, the Prince of Persia™: Warrior Within outfit will be available for free to all players in the near future. 

Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam. 

For more information about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, please visit princeofpersia.com.

About Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is an action-adventure platformer that takes place in Mount Qaf, an imaginary world inspired by Persian mythology, where the player will live an epic adventure to save the Prince and restore world balance. Embodying Sargon, a young gifted Persian warrior in the cursed mythological heart of Persia, player will explore diverse biomes and fight challenging enemies by combining unique Time Powers and Super Abilities. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Based on Prince of Persia® created by Jordan Mechner. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Prince of Persia is a trademark of Waterwheel Licensing LLC in the US and/or other countries used under license.

Global PS5 Launch with Japanese-Exclusive Physical Copies

TOKYO, JAPAN – September 18th, 2024 – Shueisha Games is excited to announce that their single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure Urban Myth Dissolution Center, will be launching on PlayStation 5 globally, with physical copies available exclusively in Japan. Originally set for release in February 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch, the game’s PS5 version will now join the lineup, offering an immersive next-gen experience for players worldwide.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Urban Myth Dissolution Center will also be available on PlayStation 5” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global PR Manager at Shueisha Games. “Fans of mystery and narrative-driven adventures can look forward to an even more immersive experience on the next-gen console. With the added bonus of a physical copy release in Japan, collectors and players alike will have the opportunity to own a piece of the adventure.”

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps run the day-to-day operation of the titular Dissolution Center. She’s no ordinary rookie, though, possessing the ability to see the memories of places through her glasses. Utilizing her unique gifts and under the supervision of unenthusiastic but capable colleague Jasmine and wheelchair-bound director and psychic Ayumu Meguriya, Azami must navigate cursed relics, dimensional anomalies, and otherworldly creatures in search of answers, delving into the paranormal activity surrounding each case.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is set to launch in February 2025 on PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with support for multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi.

About Hakababunko

A development team consisting of four members, their representative work is the Makoto Wakaido Case Files series. The team’s name comes from a Discord channel called “Graveyard,” to which the team members belong, and is based on the team’s unique development style of “well, that’s okay!” with “progression” as their weapon of choice.

Dimension-hopping developer All Possible Futures and ink-stained publisher Devolver Digital are proud to announce that the Plucky Squire is available RIGHT NOW on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch.

In this grand adventure you play as Jot, a brave warrior with the ability to leap from the pages of his 2D storybook world into a strange 3D realm beyond.

Partake in platforming, puzzling, action, and dozens of quirky retro-inspired minigames as you embark on a magical quest to defeat the villainous Humgrump and his monstrous minions.

Mix and match words to rewrite the story, team up with a cast of colorful characters, improve your combat abilities by unlocking new sword skills, and transition seamlessly from 2D to 3D and back again.

The Plucky Squire is an adventure like no other, and you can play it today on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch.

Store Links
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1627570/THE_PLUCKY_SQUIRE/
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007954/
Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/the-plucky-squire/9nc3fhgqrs88
Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/The-Plucky-Squire-2650334.html

Find out more at thepluckysquire.com.

Complete Edition Comes to PC at a Discounted Bundle Price

SYDNEY (Sept. 18, 2024) – FINAL FANTASY™ XVI, the latest numbered entry in the FINAL FANTASY series, is now available on PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store. The FINAL FANTASY XVI Complete Edition, which also includes the exciting DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” at a discounted price, is also available today for PC. The DLC chapters can also be purchased individually or as the FINAL FANTASY XVI Expansion Pass on all platforms.

Additionally, those who purchase the game by October 17 from the Steam or Epic Games Store will also receive the following in-game DLC items:

• Brave Blade Weapon
• Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory)
• “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll

The adrenaline-filled FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo is currently available for download, allowing players to try out the game for free. The demo includes the opening prologue of the game during Clive’s adolescence, with the save data carrying over to the full game at launch. With over two hours of content, the demo also includes a special “Eikonic Challenge” Mode, allowing players to enjoy even more frenetic fights with access to even more Eikonic Abilities in battle.

Experience the beginning of Clive’s epic tale and learn about his ambitions and goals by downloading the free FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo at:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738000
Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/final-fantasy-xvi-demo-c289c2

FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an original standalone story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

The first DLC chapter, “Echoes of the Fallen,” unlocks new story, battles, weapons, accessories, level cap and more. The adventure begins before the base game’s final battle, as strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Players will follow Clive and company during their investigations as they encounter a group of suspicious traders, leading them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within.

The second, and final DLC chapter, “The Rising Tide,” brings an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. Players will gain new Eikonic abilities, explore a beautiful new area in the hidden land of Mysidia, and dive into battle against the legendary water Eikon, Leviathan the Lost. This DLC also adds brand new end-game content with the Kairos Gate, where players will challenge 20 stages of intense scored and ranked battles against waves of enemies.

More information on the base game, “Echoes of the Fallen,” “The Rising Tide” and the Expansion Pass is available on the official website at: https://www.finalfantasyxvi.com.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 185 million units worldwide. 

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
  
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com 

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Strange Scaffold’s love letter to slow-motion combat and neo-noir storytelling has been enhanced and rebalanced for iOS

EL PASO, TEXAS – September 17, 2024 – Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop are thrilled to announce that El Paso, Elsewhere is now available on iOS. The mobile version of the acclaimed third-person neo-noir shooter has been re-tuned for mobile, offering a wide array of quality-of-life tweaks while retaining the gritty atmosphere, satisfying action, and incredible hip-hop soundtrack that made it a breakout hit.

Somewhere in El Paso, Texas, a three-story motel gained another 46 stories… all below ground.  El Paso, Elsewhere is a supernatural neo-noir third-person shooter with cinematic combat and a killer hip-hop soundtrack. Take on the role of battling folklore researcher James Savage as he takes on werewolves, fallen angels, and other damned creatures in a vivid slow-motion love letter to action classics. Fight your way through a reality-shifting motel, floor by bloody floor. Save the victims of Draculae, lord of the vampires. Destroy the villain you loved – even if it means dying yourself.

El Paso, Elsewhere‘s mobile edition includes a variety of control and gameplay options to accommodate touchscreen controls, as well as lighting and performance tweaks. Highlights include:

• Auto-aim
• Auto-shoot
• Auto-reload
• Auto recovery after a dive
• Auto-save hostages
• Auto-interact
• Auto-stake
• Auto-swap weapons
• Always start the game with full magazines.
• Double player HP.
• Double healing amount from pills.
• Double bullet amount from ammo boxes.
• Double enemy hitbox radius.
• Reduce enemy movement speed by 50%.
• Reduce slow-mo consumption rate by 40% (from 69 to 40)

First released in September 2023, Strange Scaffold’s third-person shooter was nominated for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game at the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards and the Off-Broadway Award for Best Indie Game at the 13th annual New York Game Awards. It has a Very Positive status on Steam, based on more than 1,000 user reviews. The PlayStation 5 version will be released on September 20, 2024.

El Paso, Elsewhere is free to start on iOS, and the full game is available for $4.99.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on El Paso, Elsewhere, Clickolding, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Sunshine Shuffle, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects.

About Frosty Pop

Frosty Pop has developed over 30 playful original video games for Netflix Games, Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. The studio was founded in 2014 by Faisal Sethi in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been fully remote and distributed since its inception.

Take the Fight to the Shogun in this Retro-Inspired 2D Souls-like!

AALBORG, Denmark – Sept. 17, 2024 – 3D Realms and Point N’ Sheeps’ hidden gem, Bloodless, is launching onto Nintendo Switch on October 10. Join Tomoe, a ronin who relinquished her blade, on a retro-stylized 2D souls-like adventure. Disarm your enemies in non-lethal combat as you fight to take Bakugawa, Tomoe’s homeland, back from the bloody hands of Shogun Akechi. Bloodless launched to positive critical and user reviews on Steam earlier this summer and has a demo available now on Steam.

In Bloodless, you’ve relinquished your sword and sworn to never draw blood again. Engage your former allies at a disadvantage using only your bare hands to disarm them in hard-hitting, non-lethal combat. Master the dash counter and customize your playstyle to unleash devastating attacks and bring your foes to their knees. Explore Bakugawa’s beautifully rendered pixel-art world as you battle to free it from the clutches of Shogun Akechi and bring peace to the land you once called home.

Key Features

• Unique Non-Lethal Combat: Tomoe has sworn not to take another life – master a combination of disarming counters and powerful ki-attacks to defeat your enemies.
• Depth & Customization: Use special ki techniques for unique combos, as well as enhancements from crests and herb infusions you’ll find across the land of Bakugawa.
• Striking Environments: Explore the sacred natural environments and oppressed districts of Bakugawa, which suffers under a violent and corrupt military regime.
• Emotional Storytelling: Seen as a coward and deserter in the eyes of her own people, Tomoe must return to her former land to spark the hope and courage Bakugawa needs to fight back.
• Extra Challenges: Push your skills to the limit by collecting Warrior Idols scattered throughout Bakugawa and unlocking the Arenas.

For more information about Bloodless, visit the official website, and follow the game on Twitter.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Point N’ Sheep

Point N’ Sheep is a Brazilian indie game studio formed by five friends, emerged from a relationship built after years working together on gamedev companies and having fun on game jams. Now they build retro-modern games that provoke nostalgic experiences through striking atmospheres with fresh takes on themes and mechanics.

Clock Tower: Rewind hits Oct. 29; River City Girls 2 DLC arrives this fall

Valencia, Calif. – September 17, 2024 – Get ready for frights and fights this fall! Independent game studio WayForward is pleased to announce that Clock Tower: Rewind, the revival of the 16-bit survival-horror classic, now has an official release date of October 29, 2024 in the Americas and Europe, when it launches digitally on Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. In addition, WayForward has provided an updated release window for the highly anticipated River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC, which is now expected to arrive this fall.

“This fall is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling and action-packed periods in WayForward’s history,” proclaims WayForward Tyrannical Overlord Voldi Way. “Just in time for spooky season, Clock Tower: Rewind will allow horror fans to finally experience an acclaimed 16-bit classic, and the new DLC for River City Girls 2 will bring the legendary Double Dragons, Billy and Jimmy Lee, back into the spotlight! That’s on top of the recent release of Yars Rising from Atari and the October 18 launch of RetroRealms Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead from Boss Team Games.”

Clock Tower: Rewind is the resurrection of the 1995 Super Famicom game, Clock Tower, officially translated and released outside of Japan for the first time. Featuring the original graphics, sound, and gameplay of the classic release, the groundbreaking title challenges players to escape the terrifying Barrows family manor, where they’ll be pursued by the relentless, murderous, shears-wielding Scissorman.

The game also includes Rewind Mode, which adds extra content and quality-of-life improvements, along with numerous extra features including a new animated intro, vocal songs by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Silent Hill series) and Emi Evans (Nier series), motion comics with voiceovers, an art gallery, save states, a rewind function, a music player, and other bonuses.

The Double Dragon DLC, meanwhile, adds even more hard-hitting, bone-breaking, knuckle-busting action to fan-favorite open-world beat-’em-up River City Girls 2. No longer relegated to their previous roles as dojo masters, the iconic Double Dragon brothers, Billy and Jimmy Lee, are ready to kick yakuza butt as premium playable characters with unique movesets and full story integration featuring all-new dialogue by returning voice actors Dan Avidan (Billy) and Arin Hanson (Jimmy) of the Game Grumps.

Additionally, the DLC adds a new Double Dragon rap song performed by Hanson and Avidan (with music by series composer Megan McDuffee) plus new dojo master Boro, while a new free update to all players delivers a new Double Dragon themed motion comic, two new shops with new items (including the “Season’s Beatings” seasonal shop), playable character color palettes, and more. The DLC and free update will be coming to all platforms for which River City Girls 2 is currently available, including Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC.

For the latest information on Clock Tower: Rewind, the River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC, and other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

Join over 900,000 monthly users now in the Gripping ‘Z: Resurgence’ Scenario which introduces revolutionary structures and new units as Dorado Games celebrates their 10 year anniversary! 

Dorado Games | Malta, September 17, 2024 – After 10 years of dedication towards crafting outstanding Grand Strategy experiences for players, Dorado Games are thrilled to announce the most dynamic season of Conflict of Nations: World War 3 yet, titled Humanity’s Resurgence! This season’s narrative plunges players into the harrowing depths of the ‘Z’ scenario, where humanity’s survival faces a new threat in the face of war…an overwhelming viral infection! Commanders can now enjoy the infectious new game mode, dynamic new units, key structures on IOS, Android, Steam and PC, now!

Watch the New Trailer Here!

What’s New?

• ‘Z: Resurgence’ Scenario: A great event for veteran and novice commanders alike, enemy nations aren’t the only threat to contend with, with the spreading infection of Zombies, diplomacy and alliances have never been more crucial in Conflict of Nations! 
• Vaults & Havens: Humans are scarcer, as hordes of zombies ravage the map, cities are restricted from being able to produce manpower directly, only the immune to the virus are considered to be effective soldiers…those who aren’t, are susceptible to rise again against humankind. These new structures allow the immune population to be mobilized, and controlling these structures bring new tactical challenges and puzzles to the gameplay. 
• The Drone Operator: A flexible and diverse support unit with a multitude of uses in the battlefield. The operator can deploy a variety of drones, ranging from Explosive Drones that can deal damage to enemy armies, and even evade most anti-air weapons to the devious Sabotage Drones which can deal damage to structures at a very long range. The new unit is also a valuable tool for reconnaissance allowing commanders to scout out new threats and keep a watchful eye over their enemies. 
• Season Missions: Coming soon!

Conflict of Nations: World War 3 Key Features

Key Features:

• Over 27 Million Life Time Players: Since launching back in 2016 Conflict of Nations has fostered a passionate audience of gamers across platforms, which has molded the game into what it is today in collaboration with feedback from these players. Our dedicated team here at Dorado Games are incredibly excited for the future of the game.
• Grand Real-Time Strategy: Conflict of Nations: World War 3 offers a long term strategy experience where the world itself is your battlefield. Players can engage in intense and continuous gameplay where every decision can turn the tide of war in or against your favor. Matches can unfold over days, weeks or even months which puts strategic planning and the ability to adapt to in-game events at the forefront of gameplay.
• Enter the Global Theatre of War: Command one of over 100 nations, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and strategic advantages. With a massive world map at your fingertips and your mind set on global domination, deploy your military forces across land, air, and sea as you manage resources to outwit and out-maneuver your enemies.
• Modern Military Technology: Research and deploy cutting-edge military technologies. From tanks to nuclear submarines, each unit type can be upgraded and specialized, allowing for complex tactical maneuvers and devastating strikes. The game features an extensive tech tree putting endless opportunities to diversify your strategy and overcome obstacles. Be warned, the use of some destructive weapons can negatively impact your nations morale and lose your ever precious victory points.
• Community and Competitive Play: Join a global community of players and participate in large-scale, multiplayer scenarios. Compete for solo global dominance in ranked matches or form coalitions with other players to take on common foes. The game’s active community and regular updates ensure fresh content and challenges for both new and veteran players.

About Dorado Games

We’re an established games studio located at Balluta Bay on the sunny Maltese Islands. We’re focusing on designing, developing and marketing digital online games with a focus on mid core players from all over the world. In an Inspired and highly productive environment the team draws on knowledge from more than 60 published titles across many platforms.

Being a member of the Stillfront Group Family, we are supported by a strong partner network all over Europe. Just a short hop from most European locations by plane, the entrepreneurial and creative vibe of the island drives our international team consisting of an ever growing team of German, Maltese, Chinese, Hungarian, Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, Italian and Macedonian nationalities.

About Still Front

Stillfront is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million people each month. From well-established franchises like Home Design, Big Farm, and Supremacy to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.

We believe gaming can be a force for good. And we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. So, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge. Our HQ is in Stockholm, Sweden, but our game development is done by teams and studios all over the world. Our main markets are the US, Japan, Middle East and Africa, Germany, and the UK.

Magical girl action-adventure game features anime inspiration and co-op multiplayer roguelite gameplay

New York, New York (September 17, 2024) — Today, Pahdo Labs, an indie team that includes former Capcom, WayForward, and Riot Games developers, is thrilled to reveal its debut title: Starlight Re:Volver. Starlight Re:Volver will be released on PC in Early Access via Steam in 2025. 

An anime-inspired action adventure with co-op multiplayer and roguelite gameplay, Starlight Re:Volver is set between the lush, cutting-edge city of Nishi Island Metropolis (NIM) and So Mi, the otherworldly dream-like realms that fuel NIM’s prosperity. Wielding mysterious devices called “Re:Volvers” to hop between NIM and So Mi, players become “Divers,” brave voyagers who crash through the walls of reality in pursuit of untapped riches. 

As a fully-voiced cast of characters, including newbie Diver Effy, elite Diver Akira, laidback mentor Ren, and technical prodigy Violet, players will explore NIM’s bustling metropolis and So Mi’s fantastical world in search of treasure, admiration, and celebration. Embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, uncovering the origins of Re:Volvers, at the risk of losing one’s self in the dreamy depths along the way.

Inspired by the magical works of manga artists Naoko Takeuchi and Rumiko Takahashi, Starlight Re:Volver is a love letter to the animes and games of the 90s and 00s that the Pahdo Labs team grew up with. The game mixes Japanese ARPG combat with elements of Western roguelites, all wrapped up in a charming social world inspired by classic online worlds.

Starlight Re:Volver features whimsical, hyper-stylized combat that lights up the world and makes each battle a spectacle, while each player is able to customize their character’s appearance and abilities, allowing them to create a build suited to their preferred playstyle and their co-op multiplayer team.

Key Features of Starlight Re:Volver:

• Large-Scale Multiplayer: Bring friends to explore NIM’s lively cityscape. In online servers supporting dozens of concurrent players, play a variety of minigames inspired by Asian cultures, customize your character’s abilities and appearance, and celebrate with firecrackers and fanfare. 
• Playfully Explosive Combat: Engage in unique four-player co-op. Smash Twilight Crystals to dynamically alter terrain, garnering advantages in combat and uncovering hidden treasures. Trigger spectacular Magic Combos to break enemy defenses for satisfying team plays. Master these unique systems to gain the upper hand in combat and exploration. 
• Wide Character Progression: In this RPG, discover new combinations of Charms in each run, transforming your Diver’s skills in unexpected ways. Craft powerful gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your Diver’s appearance with fashionable skins and accessories. 
• Vibrant, Anime-Inspired World: Immerse yourself in rule-bent dream worlds filled with wonder and nostalgia. From floating islands to interstellar starbases, each area of So Mi offers a distinct visual and gameplay experience. 
• Signature Soundtrack: Get lost in the game’s electro-city pop sound, which perfectly complements the colorful, anime-inspired visuals.

About Starlight Re:Volver

In the vibrant city of NIM, a chosen few have unlocked the ability to activate Re:Volvers—enigmatic devices that open the gateway to So Mi, a limitless digital dreamscape. As a newly awakened Diver, players will embark on a thrilling adventure of self-discovery alongside a diverse group of characters.

Wander through NIM’s lively streets, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, before diving into the fantastical realms of So Mi. Unearth the secrets behind the Re:Volver, confront extraordinary challenges and forge your own legacy as one of NIM’s renowned Divers. But tread carefully—delving too deep into So Mi’s mysteries could lead to being lost in its enchanting depths.

Starlight Re:Volver blends the social allure of classic online worlds with the exhilarating action of modern roguelite gameplay. Gather your friends and embark on an unforgettable journey in a world where the boundaries between reality and dreams blur!

Starlight Re:Volver will be released on PC in Early Access via Steam in 2025. 

About Pahdo Labs

Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup dedicated to creating a social world built around a new anime-inspired IP. A small and talented team primarily based in New York and Vancouver, Pahdo Labs’ mission is to cultivate a memorable anime world that offers players a sense of belonging, a path to mastery, and the ability to transform their imagination into a tangible impact on a shared world.

London, UK – 17th September 2024 – Marvelous Europe today revealed the last and final addition to the new content coming in Potionomics: Masterwork Edition when it releases on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles on Oct. 22. Boss Finn, a wealthy potion dealer with connections to the underworld and rival of Sylvia, will receive a dedicated romance path, including brand-new story scenes. Furthering the relationship with Boss Finn will unlock all-new cards for Sylvia to use when haggling with her potion shop customers. In addition to his status as an eligible bachelor, he has taken up a side-hustle as Rafta’s newest “life coach” offering pep talks to Sylvia—for a price—that grant various timed buffs and debuffs useful during potion-selling gameplay.

Boss Finn will be included as part of the Masterwork Edition on consoles, and will be available on PC as a separate downloadable content priced at $4.99 / €tbc. This DLC will be available at the same time as the previously announced additional free Masterwork Edition content and features coming to the platform on Oct. 22. Publisher XSEED Games & Marvelous Europe has released a new trailer showing a first look at Boss Finn in his new role as Rafta’s “life coach” and snippets of new story scenes for Sylvia if she chooses to pursue this apex predator.

FEATURES

• Can You Hear Me Now?: Sylvia’s story comes alive with all-new voice acting providing an added layer of depth and connection to Owl, Roxanne, Quinn, Mint, and other beloved characters. Additionally, new text languages will include German, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
• More Modes, More Fun: Make more of your time in Rafta with the new “Endless” mode, where the selling never stops. Test your sales skills with “Capitalism” mode, or don’t, and take it easy with “Cozy” mode for a more casual experience. Plus, the new “One Love/Free Love” options allow you to express Sylvia’s feelings with as few or as many suitors as you can handle.
• Wheel and Deal: Negotiations can be tense when every coin counts, but you’ll manage Sylvia’s stress with ease by playing your cards right. Develop friendships with adventurers and other shopkeepers on Rafta to learn even more advanced negotiation tactics.
• Recipe for Success: Choose the best ingredients to make even basic potions extraordinary, perfecting the taste and aroma to please your pickiest customers. But beware—if you aren’t careful, you’ll get some pretty gross results!
• Fantastic Friends and Foes: Rafta, home to some of the world’s most potent magic, is packed with big RPG personalities, each seeking a leg up in their adventures. Befriend and recruit them to help you level up your own potion game, but don’t expect everyone to be friendly…

Developed by Voracious Games and published by XSEED Games, Potionomics was released on Windows PC via Steam, on Oct. 17, 2022. The “Boss Finn” downloadable content will be available on PC beginning on Oct. 22, 2024, for $4.99 / €tbc. The additional new features included in the Masterwork Edition will arrive in a free update for the PC version at the same time. Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is in development for the PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™ system and will release on Oct. 22, 2024.

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition will be available physically and can be pre-ordered now through the Marvelous Europe website at participating retailers for an RRP of €39.99 and will also release digitally on the Nintendo eShop, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 for €29.99.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com