Unleash your inner Berserker or channel the power of the Seeress. 

Košice, Slovak Republic – 29th August 2024 – Grindstone and Games Farm are excited to announce the immediate availability of the public demo for their highly anticipated game, Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. Early media previews at gamescom have lauded the game as “a refreshing take on the horde-survivor genre” with “visibly detailed graphics” setting the stage for an epic roguelike experience. 

The demo, now available on Steam for PC and playable on Steam Deck, introduces players to the dark Viking underworld of Helheim. Players can choose between two distinct characters: the Berserker, a raging head-on melee hack-n-slasher, and the newly revealed Seeress, the quintessential ranged caster class. 

A brand-new demo trailer accompanies this release, showcasing the newly revealed playable character, the Seeress, alongside intense gameplay footage.

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Key Features:

• Two distinct playable characters: the Berserker and the Seeress
• Customisable perks tied to Norse gods Thor and Freya
• UX/UI improvements, new icons and updated visuals
• Skill evolutions and enhanced combat mechanics
• Immersive Norse soundscape and music composed by Robert ‘Brucky’ Bruckmayer 
• Playable on Steam Deck

The demo provides a substantial taste of the full game experience, showcasing the polished graphics, immersive sound and engaging gameplay.

Grindstone encourages players to wishlist Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel on Steam to stay informed about all news and receive notifications when the full game launches in Early Access later this year.

About Games Farm 

Games Farm is an independent game development studio with a team of more than 50 people, headquartered in Kosice, Slovakia. It specialises in developing premium cross-platform titles for PC and consoles with a portfolio of over 20 titles released to date. From a small unknown studio, Games Farm has evolved into a globally recognised RPG developer with renowned brands like the Heretic Kingdoms franchise and an ever-increasing roster of quality titles.

About Grindstone 

Grindstone is a videogame production and publishing company with a strong background in game development based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the well-established Slovakian development studio Games Farm to create new opportunities and support game developers in delivering creatively and commercially viable games that can compete on global markets.

Developer Kitsune Games and publisher MidBoss™ today announce that Kitsune Tails, the platformer styled after beloved classics and steeped in Japanese mythology, expands with Steam Workshop support, the official soundtrack, and new quality-of-life features available now on Steam.

Play custom levels and minigames as created by the community. Tackle ridiculous kaizo challenges from the community’s most devious level designers. Create and complete new minigames that stretch the limits of Kitsune Tails’ custom engine. Never made a mod before? Start now with the help of documentation, the open-source Tiled Map Editor, and easy-to-learn Lua scripting. Upload your mods to Steam from within the game with a tap of a button. 

The Steam Workshop update comes with a number of quality-of-life features, including new Speedrun Timers and a much-requested post-game character swap option. Pick up the OST by composer Jorge Saldías on Steam now for $4.99, or in a new Deluxe Edition bundle for $22.49.

Kitsune Tails is currently available on Steam and itch.io for PC, Linux, and Steam Deck. The itch.io version does not support Steam Workshop, but supports manual installation of mods. For more information, visit the Kitsune Tails website, join the Kitsune Games Discord, and follow Kitsune Games, MidBoss, and #KitsuneTails on social media.

About Kitsune Games

Kitsune Games is an inclusive indie video game development studio led by Emma ‘Eniko’ Maassen and James Yarrow. Set apart by its queer founder, the studio strives to make the world a better place by offering quality entertainment with representation of people from all walks of life.

For more information, visit the Kitsune Games website or follow @KitsuneGamesCom on Twitter.

About MidBoss™

Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.

MidBoss expanded on the world it created in 2064: Read Only Memories with a Read Only Memories comic series in late 2019. The studio is also responsible for the creation and curation of Summer of Pride, an annual month-long celebration of diversity in games featuring titles with good LGBTQ+ representation and an array of queer and POC content creators.

To learn more about MidBoss visit the studio’s official website, Twitter, and blog.

Join the fight to survive the apocalypse 

LONDON (Aug. 29, 2024) – Developer Studio Sai and Kepler Interactive announced today that the apocalyptic matchmaking RPG Eternights will launch on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 17. Both digital and physical versions of the acclaimed title, which recently reached 200,000 copies sold, are available for pre-order starting today for $29.99 / £26.99 : https://nintendo.com/us/store/products/eternights-switch

Watch today’s Switch announcement trailer for Eternights here:

In Eternights, the world we know is turned upside down when a mysterious event transforms people into violent monsters and a massive wall appears around the city you call home. When your arm is replaced with a magical, shapeshifting replica, granting you strange powers, it’s up to you to break through the wall to save the world… and your love life. Love still blossoms during the apocalypse, and even when a surreal evil brings life as you know it crashing down, what matters most is the people around you. 

Spend your time in Eternights surviving trips into fiendish dungeons and intense real-time battles with monstrous foes. Utilizing your own magical abilities, and those of your companions, take these enemies down with stylish, devastating combos. But there are only so many hours in the day, and the apocalypse waits for no first kiss. How you spend the end of the world is up to you but remember that every moment counts in Eternights.  

Website: https://www.studiosai.dev/eternights 

About Studio Sai

Studio Sai is a small, fully remote, independent studio composed of a team of developers working together across several different countries. Our games are about the relationships you can forge inside slightly peculiar worlds. Sai means a relationship between two people in Korean but not just a relationship; it also means, in a poetic way, “distance” between two people. 

PARIS – Aug. 29, 2024 – The power of the Space Marines, the terror of the Tyranids, and the machinations of the Thousand Sons are front and center in the new trailer for Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The new “Angels of Death” cinematic trailer showcases the sheer power and brutality of our champions – the Ultramarines Titus, Chairon and Gadriel – as they heed the call of war and fight to defend humanity. Space Marine 2 is now available for pre-order and will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 9. Pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition to play up to four days early!

Get ready for battle with Lieutenant Titus and his battle-brothers Chairon and Gadriel. These are the three playable characters of a fully co-op-enabled campaign, while custom-made Space Marine characters are playable in PvE missions and PvP battles across various modes—just a taste of all the carnage that awaits.

A few days remain for players to pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition and secure the ability to play early up to four days before the game’s official release on September 9! Space Marine 2 will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with all editions available on each platform.

The Gold and Ultra Editions come with the Space Marine 2 Season Pass, which grants players additional cosmetics inspired by the glorious Space Marine Chapters of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Free updates for all players will add new missions, enemies, weapons, and much more after release.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases Sept. 9, 2024. Play up to four days early with the Gold or Ultra Editions, available for pre-order now.

Founder Mike Uyama announced his decision to move on from the organization last year and ownership has officially transferred to Merkle and his team

August 29, 2024 – Games Done Quick’s Director of Operations Matt Merkle is now the majority owner of the speedrunning organization. Founder Mike Uyama, who announced his plans to step away from GDQ last year, has officially signed over ownership to Matt Merkle and his team.

Merkle will continue as GDQ’s Director of Operations, managing the organization’s events. His leadership team includes Director of Technology Jason Deng and Business Director Ashley Farkas, each of whom also have part ownership.

“I want to thank Mike Uyama, not just for starting this wonderful company, but also for making the sacrifice of giving away his company to us,” Merkle says. “I will continue to work as hard as I can to follow in his footsteps and ensure the success of GDQ for years to come.”

“Stepping down from Games Done Quick has given me time to rest, recover, and reflect on my accomplishments and where I am in life,” Uyama says. “I’m confident that the rest of the staff will guide GDQ toward a successful future. My time is done, and now it’s time for others to take the helm.”

Games Done Quick will continue in its efforts to raise money for charities including Doctors Without Borders and Prevent Cancer Foundation. To date, the organization has raised more than $51.7 million through its annual Awesome Games Done Quick, Summer Games Done Quick, and Frame Fatales speedrunning events. During these live events, viewers donate money as players race to beat video games as quickly as possible, with all proceeds going directly to their charity partners.

Games Done Quick’s next big event is Awesome Games Done Quick, running from January 5-12 next year in Pittsburgh, PA. 

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 14-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $51.7 million for charity. For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com

nDreams’ award-winning action-adventure title launches on Meta Quest Store today

August 29th, 2024. Fracked, the trailblazing and critically acclaimed VR action-adventure game from nDreams, is out now on Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro.

First launched in 2021 for PlayStation VR, nDreams’ award-winning VR shooter, Fracked, sees players stranded in a remote mountain facility, dodging bullets in relentless run-and-cover gunfights, and defending the planet in a final stand against a legion of interdimensional enemies.

In Fracked, players step into the shoes of a reluctant hero, forced into a final stand between the planet and the ‘Fracked’ – an army of gun-wielding, interdimensional enemies. There’s no room here for subtlety and stealth, this is bold, brash and uncompromising explosive action!

“We are delighted to be able to bring Fracked to Meta Quest,” says James Shepherd, Head of Studio at nDreams. “A new audience of players can experience the run and gun combat and grabbable cover system that forms the basis of the ultimate VR action experience. Play it and see how it laid the foundations for nDreams action titles, like Synapse and FRENZIES.”

Alongside its acclaimed run-and-gun action, Fracked offers free and intuitive no-rails movement on foot, on skis and climbing brought to life through Meta Quest’s haptic feedback.

Originally released for PS VR in 2021, Fracked’s first person combat, and free movement earned praise from reviewers and the game was featured on multiple ‘Best of 2021’ lists. 

For more on Fracked, visit www.ndreams.com.

About nDreams

nDreams is the world’s biggest and most experienced VR game developer and publisher. Headquartered in Farnborough, UK, it is the studio behind groundbreaking titles including Synapse, Phantom: Covert Ops, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity, and Fracked. nDreams also boasts a dedicated and extremely experienced publishing team to partner with the industry’s brightest developers on projects ranging from the critically acclaimed Little Cities to PowerWash Simulator VR. 

Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. nDreams is now comprised of 250 people across four development teams, with two fully-remote studios – Elevation and Orbital – joining the original nDreams Studio and the Brighton-based Near Light to cover the whole spectrum of VR gaming.  Multiple exciting, unannounced titles are in development, with more to be revealed soon.

Family-Friendly magic school MMO confirmed for new platforms 16 years after its PC debut

Round Rock, Texas (August 29, 2024) — KingsIsle Entertainment is delighted to announce its plans to release its free-to-play magic school MMORPG Wizard101 on consoles. Would-be student wizards on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles can soon enroll and undertake the same journey that first launched on PC in 2008.

Wizard101’s family-friendly worlds and strategic, turn-based, deckbuilding combat will be available on PS4 natively, PS5 (in PS4 compatibility mode), Xbox One, One S, One X, Xbox Series X|S (in Xbox One compatibility mode), and Nintendo Switch. As student Wizards, you’ll embark on hundreds of quests with hours of fully voiced-over story content, explore 20 whimsical worlds, and become part of a bustling and vibrant community of active players.
 
The PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch versions will exist on one new server, allowing players to enjoy cross-play with other consoles.

Watch the Wizard101 console announcement trailer:

A dark magic has overtaken Wizard City and the many worlds of The Spiral. You may be a brand-new student at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts, but you and your magical spells may be the only hope The Spiral has to thwart the evil forces threatening the balance of everything. Unlock your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a professor gone rogue. As you master powerful spells, darkness threatens to engulf The Spiral.

Hone your strategy to unleash powerful magic and defeat foes in thrilling turn-based card combat. Add or remove spell cards before each battle to strategically get the cards you need when you need them! Take down foes solo or team up with friends for maximum efficiency.
 
Take time to relax and rest up before your next big fight with numerous side systems! Hatch and train countless adorable pets, craft mighty weapons and gear, harvest hefty rewards with gardening, reel in your best catches with fishing, or decorate your castle to your heart’s content with housing.

The Spiral is always expanding with new, exhilarating worlds, fun features, and exciting adventures. Are you up to the challenge?
 
Wizard101 Key Features:

• Team Up for Success: Join millions of other Wizards across your adventures in The Spiral. Whether you’re looking for assistance with a challenging foe, trading valuable Treasure Cards, or hatching powerful pets, teaming up with friends can be both fun and useful. 
• Practice Makes Perfect: Head to the arena to prove your deckbuilding might! Improve your rank and fight to the top of the leaderboard in 1v1 or team-based battles. 
• A Ride Through Space and Time: Uncover secrets and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. With over a thousand hours of questing content and 20 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon. 
• Weekly Rewards: Earn incredible exclusive rewards in special limited-time events! Events rotate weekly, and so do the rewards!

A release date for the console versions will be announced at a later date. Wizard101 is now available globally on PC via the official website and Steam.

About KingsIsle Entertainment

Founded in 2005, with operations in the Dallas area and Austin, KingsIsle creates massively multiplayer online entertainment offerings that are innovative, compelling, uncommon, and of high quality. We have brought together a team of highly creative, energetic, accomplished, and skilled professionals to develop these projects. Our team consists of individuals with unique and in-depth experience in the development of video games, online environments, communications, and commercial software.

Pre-order Now for the September 12th Launch on PS5, Switch, Xbox

Montpellier, France – August 29th, 2024. Dear Villagers is thrilled to announce that the enchanting city builder Fabledom is coming soon to consoles! In partnership with Grenaa Games, we’re bringing the whimsical world of Fabledom to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series consoles, allowing players to craft their fairy tale kingdoms from the comfort of their couch.

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Experience the magic of Fabledom as you build, romance, and rule in a world where fairy tales come to life. Console players can dive into this charming adventure when Fabledom launches on September 12th. Pre-orders are now open, so secure your spot in this fantastical kingdom today!

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Developer: Grenaa Games

Grenaa Games is a brand-new studio based in Sweden. This game is their first official title and is being developed by only 2 people. The company hopes to make games that focus on fun and charm, that can help bring joy to people’s lives!

Publisher: Dear Villagers

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games.

Explore the haunting world of Selfloss even sooner! 

Manchester, UK –  August 29, 2024 | Maximum Entertainment and developer Goodwin Games are excited to announce that the PC release of Selfloss is coming a little earlier than expected! Now launching in a week, Selfloss will launch on PC on  September 5 before arriving on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 12.

After showcasing the stunning demo at Gamescom, players won’t have to wait much longer until they can explore the mysterious and gorgeous world of Selfloss.

This dark fantasy-action adventure game highlights the beauty of Slavic mythology and crafts a unique tale for players to explore. Taking on the role of wise healer Kaizmir, they will dive into a mythical whale-worshipping world and help him on his quest to cure his wounded soul. 

Selfloss is a story of grief, loss, healing and rediscovering hope in a world that once seemed devoid of light. 

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.

About Goodwin Games

Goodwin Games is an independent game studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We are a talented team of 3 creators. Our studio specializes in creating uniquely emotional beautiful games with whimsical mechanics, paying special attention to story, atmosphere, music, and visual design. Our journey began with one person – Alexander Khoroshavin, who created the initial prototype of the game Selfloss. Due to our small team size, we have a unique approach to development. Each member of our team strives to acquire a wide range of skills and thoroughly understand the development process. We are true indies! 

Kyiv, Ukraine – August 27, 2024 – GSC Game World is excited to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be released on Nintendo consoles for the first time ever in November 2024.

Revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Legends of the Zone Trilogy includes all three games that make up the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series: Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat. Three iconic single-player experiences can be purchased individually or as a bundle.

These versions of the classic games are optimised for Switch, including, but not limited to, full TV/handheld/tabletop modes support, gyroscope integration, and touchscreen controls where applicable. Thanks to these changes, the experience in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone will feel authentic for all players — both for those who want to refresh their memories and for new stalkers.

Please follow official GSC social media channels for further updates on the Switch version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe in general.

About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy

“S.T.A.L.K.E.R.” is a series of first-person survival shooters with horror and RPG elements, set in a dark, science fiction, post-apocalyptic world surrounding the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The original trilogy includes S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008), and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat (2009). The series is highly acclaimed for its unique worldview and gameplay, with cumulative worldwide sales exceeding 15 million units.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is an updated edition of the original trilogy, published for PlayStation and Xbox platforms on March 7, 2024, and available on Nintendo Switch starting in late 2024.

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.

Since the very start of Russia’s full-fledged war against our country, GSC Game World has been supporting Ukraine in all the ways possible. 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/