SAN FRANCISCO – December 5, 2024 – Daruma Games, a new San Francisco based independent studio by WB Games veterans Loren Weng and Simon Armstrong, is proud to reveal the team’s debut title, Sol Mates, at PC Gaming Show today.

Arriving to Steam Early Access in 2025, Sol Mates is all about finding a method to madness in moments bursting with unpredictability. This 4-player online and local co-op adventure thrives on chaos, asking players to complete odd jobs across the galaxy and beyond. But with great chaos comes great responsibility: The perils of interstellar travel await as players fight to keep their ship and operation running smoothly, or at least as best they can. 

Designed best for short, exhilarating sessions with friends, Sol Mates is mission-based with elements of procedural generation and narrative content. Players encounter vicious pirates, treacherous black holes, explosive decompression, and robots that rarely tip well. As players steer, shield, and blast their way through the stars, they’ll need to work together. Make key narrative and strategic decisions as a united crew; one wrong move, and you might find yourself surrounded by giant alien spiders!

Key Features

• Chaotic cooperative gameplay – Chaos is at every turn as tension mounts throughout your interstellar journey. Work together with friends to become a well-oiled team that puts out fires, launches missiles, and steers the ship out of a crisis at the ready.
• Mission-based storytelling – Sol Mates expertly weaves a humorous sci-fi storyline told through a series of hand-crafted missions mixed with procedurally generated twists.
• Retro-futuristic art style – Enter the adorable and charming world of Sol Mates, where your customizable astronauts lead the way through a retro-futuristic universe filled with surprise and thrill. Battle massive space crabs and defeat hordes of pirates in colorful and explosive encounters.
• Meaningful progression – By progressing through the campaign, you unlock new missions, characters, cosmetics, events, and challenges. With every new unlock comes new combinations offering endless replayability.

“Coming out of the pandemic, I found people got used to staying at home, and you needed a good reason to entice your friends to come over,” said Daruma Games co-founder Loren Weng. “So we made a couch co-op game to be that excuse. Couch co-op is the genre of our childhoods, and even as AAA development has moved away from it, the demand is higher than ever. That said, we live in an age where connectivity is better than ever, so of course, you can play online co-op too.”

Sol Mates will launch in Early Access on Steam in 2025 on PC.

About Daruma Games

Daruma Games is a San Francisco-based game studio founded by veteran developers and friends Loren Weng and Simon Armstrong. They’re building experiences fueled by a love for games that are best played on a comfy couch. Games bring people together, and Daruma Games aims to leverage their love of cooperation and chaos to make games that’ll turn up the heat at game nights.

Renowned Dune: Spice Wars, Northgard, Wartales developer Shiro Games unveils expansive multiplayer adventure

BORDEAUX, France – 6 Dec. 2024 – Developer Shiro Games, best-known for its projects that have sold more than 1 million units each including Northgard, Dune: Spice Wars, Wartales, revealed its next title today at the PC Gaming Show. SpaceCraft is a massively multiplayer management and crafting adventure that will welcome interstellar explorers to carve out a place among the stars on PC via Steam in 2025.

A devastating century-long war against the reawakened Tripods, terrifying ancient and autonomous machines, has pushed mankind to the brink of extinction. In a desperate act of hope and survival, all remaining survivors fled through a mysterious portal to a distant, uncharted galaxy. 

Connections will be the key to success in the new world. Join political, military, financial, or other formidable factions to gain distinct advantages and attributes. Take on challenging missions and contribute to the ever-evolving economic marketplace. Conduct trade as a solo merchant, or team up with other survivors and form powerful clans called Corpos to pool resources and gain leverage.

Construct and design a foundational headquarters on a planet or in orbit complete with housing modules, energy stations, data centers, and much more for the journey ahead. Explore humanity’s new frontier, expanding the base of operations by discovering raw resources and building extraction and automation machinery to create advanced new structures.

“We wanted to give players a spectacular open-ended world to explore, where their decisions have an impact and they have full freedom to choose their own destiny,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Build complex starships and bases, conduct trade deals in a real-time economy, and form alliances and rivalries at your discretion. From the time you start the game, SpaceCraft is your story to tell. ”

SpaceCraft is set to launch on PC via Steam. For more information, head to the Steam page and be sure to follow SpaceCraft and Shiro Games on X/Twitter.

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023. 

For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.

Play the turn-based bullet hell roguelike’s open beta today on Steam

MELBOURNE, Australia – Dec. 5, 2024 – Enter the Chronosphere, the psychedelic turn-based bullet hell roguelike developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, distorts reality at today’s PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted with a brand new trailer revealing never before seen gameplay and details of its Open Beta which you can sign up for now through Steam Playtest.

Those who set foot into the time-consuming, reality-distorting Chronospheres do not leave the way they came. Time only moves when those within move themselves. Yet adventurous gunslingers can turn this into an incredible advantage by thinking intelligently about the ever-present onslaught of chaotic bullets headed their way.

Every single action spends time. Every move, shot, weapon swap, reload, and character ability. Bullets don’t instantaneously hit their targets: consider their trajectory and distance, and aim for where enemies will be, not where they are right now. That goes for melee weapons too, like the Giga Swat, a giant fly swatter perfect for smashing the giant insects in the Bellusect biome.

When time gets weird, the weapons have to get weirder. Utilize an arsenal of alien armaments like living stingers, an acid-spewing stomach. with some serious spread. Or take a walk on the Wild (West) side with some good old-fashioned six-guns. Each biome offers different loadouts, loot, and buffs for each run, so the blastin’ stays fresh, and each character’s ability further expands the plundering possibilities.

Charge forward as Urtar the Bearzerker with his enemy-displacing Kinetic Surge ability. Reposition Marcia with her nimble dodge roll to reposition. Look forward to even stranger characters currently in development. Synergize these abilities with each biome’s items, with the open beta and combat demo available to give prospective Chronosphere adventurers different tastes ahead of the 2025 Steam Early Access launch.

Watch the brand new trailer debut showcased as today’s PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted here! Expect new crewmates to join the interstellar fray as Enter the Chronosphere evolves and changes through this new Open Beta period via Steam. For more information on Enter the Chronosphere, check out developer Effort Star’s TikTok account and official website, follow Effort Star on X/Twitter and Bluesky, publisher Joystick Ventures on X/Twitter and Bluesky, and join the game’s official Discord.

About Effort Star

Effort Star is an indie game developer based in Melbourne, Australia. They strive to create experiences that feel amazing to play and reward players for developing their individual play style. They put gameplay first with challenges that require learning and growth to overcome.

About Joystick Ventures

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

El Paso, TX – December 5, 2024 – Cowabunga! Strange Scaffold is proud to unveil Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, the first-ever turn-based TMNT game from the developer behind I Am Your Beast, El Paso, Elsewhere, and more.

Developed by Strange Scaffold, and in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a kinetic turn-based beat-em-up that mashes together the cerebral play of tactics games with the high-flying action that fans love about TMNT.

Play as each of the four iconic Turtles —  Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo — and take the fight to the nefarious Foot Clan, among other iconic villains. Brawl it out in mutating levels, from the rooftops to the sewers, as the turtles confront the rise of a dangerous new leader. Each playable Turtle has their own mini-campaign, where you wield unique movesets and utilize super moves to turn the tide against opponents in strategic, turn-based battles.

Perfect for quick-play sessions that feel meaningful, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown’s fast-paced encounters only take minutes to complete. Eventually, players progress toward a dramatic finale, in which the Turtles must unite against evil forces.

“Building a truly powerful licensed game requires a deep respect for the source material, love for the fans, and a willingness to challenge tentpoles of the universe to create something that both surprises and delights,” said Xalavier Nelson Jr., founder of Strange Scaffold. “Bringing that kind of experience to life requires an equally powerful relationship – so I will be forever grateful to Doug Rosen and the team at Paramount for their collaboration, and putting their trust in our team to make an original take on the world that soars. I get to make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game where the very first lines of dialogue establish that Shredder and Splinter are dead. Who else can say that?”

 “Working with Xalavier Nelson Jr. and his team at Strange Scaffold has been an incredible experience,” said Doug Rosen, SVP, Games & Emerging Media, Paramount. “From our first conversation, it was clear Xalavier’s vision for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown would exceed our expectations, and his approach to bringing fans into the creative process is perfect for a beloved, multi-generational brand like TMNT. We really look forward to being able to share this with gamers everywhere next year.”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown launches in 2025 on PC through Steam.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

In anticipation of next week’s Agents of Sabotage, the Heist Challenge has been extended for one more week, offering players a last chance to collectively reach the GTA$20 trillion goal and claim the brand-new Police Predator Boat and the NOOSE Law Enforcement Outfit with the launch of Agents of Sabotage.

In addition, those who completed an eligible Heist Finale as part of the challenge will be gifted the Pacific Standard Varsity Jacket for their contributions, which they can claim this week.

Full details from this week’s update featuring hefty Bail Office bonuses include:

• Triple GTA$ and RP on the Community Series
• Double GTA$ and RP on Standard Bounty Targets
• Double GTA$ on Bail OfficeStaff Income
• Weekly Challenge: Secure three Bounty Targets of any kind to earn an extra GTA$100,000
• Heist Challenge Extension: Anyone who completed an eligible Heist Finale as part of the challenge can claim the Pacific Standard Varsity Jacket this week, while players will also earn the brand-new Police Predator Boat and the NOOSE Law Enforcement Outfit should the GTA$20 trillion goal be achieved by next week.
• Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Enus Stafford (Sedan, 30% off) in the Oh Enus! limited-time l ivery, Progen Tyrus (Super, 30% off), Weeny Dynasty (Sports Classic, 30% off), Dinka Thrust (Motorcycle), and Invetero Coquette BlackFin (Muscle)
• Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Bollokan Envisage (Sports, 30% off) and Declasse Impaler SZ (Muscle)
• HSW Premium Test Ride: The Weeny Issi Rally (SUV)
• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Win in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to walk away with a new Överflöd Autarch (Super)
• LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle, 30% off), Vulcar Fagaloa (Sports Classic), and Lampadati Tigon (Super, 30% off)
• Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The classic Declasse Tahoma Coupe (Muscle)
• Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Grenade Launcher and50% off all Weapons and Throwables (GTA+ Members only)
• 40% off Bail Offices, their Upgrades and Modifications
• Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Bollokan Envisage (Sports), Canis Castigator (SUV), Enus Paragon S (Sports), Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle), Vapid Dominator FX Interceptor (Emergency), Enus Stafford (Sedan), Lampadati Tigon (Super), Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle), Progen Tyrus (Super), and Weeny Dynasty (Sports Classic)
• GTA+ Benefits: A free Nagasaki Shinobi (Motorcycle), biker-themed apparel, 50% off MC Clubhouses, Double Rewards for LS Tags, and much more

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information

Free Demo Arriving Early 2025, in development for Steam VR

WELLINGTON, NZ — December 5th, 2024 — Total Chaos, a horror experience from the New Zealand-based creator of Turbo Overkill, Trigger Happy Interactive, and original indie publisher Apogee Entertainment, puts players in desperate isolation on PC via Steam in Q2 2025, with Steam VR support in development. Fans will get to splatter first blood with a free demo launching in early 2025 on Steam for PC.

Descend into the depths of uncertainty as a Coast Guardsman washed ashore upon the jagged coast of Fort Oasis — an abandoned mining outpost shrouded in mystery. A lone voice calls out over the radio: “Get to the mines.” Can the voice be trusted? What lies beneath the island? And wait…doesn’t Fort Oasis seem…familiar?

Total Chaos abandons the player within a world of dread across nine inescapable chapters. Stranded on the desolate island of Fort Oasis, players rely on scattered but unreliable clues, along with scavenged and improvised weapons to survive.

The decayed remains of a once-thriving mining outpost is no longer anyone’s tourist attraction… now abandoned and consumed by an eerie mystery surrounding the disappearance of its inhabitants. Brave forlorn graveyards, dilapidated buildings, and empty prisons harboring supernatural phenomena, scattered clues, handwritten notes, and the supplies necessary to survive this nightmare.

Total Chaos offers a deep descent into isolation, fear, and survival as players venture deeper into the labyrinthine ruins of Fort Oasis, a one-way ticket into the shadows of the mind. It’s now overrun by horrifying, relentless creatures that adapt their attack patterns, as if they’re able to read minds. Fend off these monstrosities with whatever improvised tools can be scavenged—a pipe wrench, a makeshift axe, anything to keep them at bay.

Explore an extended narrative, unnerving anomalies, and never-before-seen locales in the all-new tenth chapter via optional DLC alongside the PC release. 

“This game is designed to make you feel truly helpless and alone,” said Sam Prebble, developer at Trigger Happy Interactive. “Survival horror is about more than just jump scares—it’s about atmosphere and psychological tension. We’re pushing those elements to the extreme in Total Chaos.”

Inspired by classic survival horror but with modern game design sensibilities, Total Chaos immerses players in environments that feel as if they could collapse at any moment, further augmented by dynamic lighting, moody soundscapes, and a fear inducing musical score. The game pushes players to question not just the island’s reality, but their own memories. Have they been here before?

“From the start, we’ve wanted Total Chaos to make players feel genuinely disturbed,” added Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Entertainment. “It’s a different kind of intensity compared to Turbo Overkill—but no less heart-pounding.”

Said Prebble: “Total Chaos is an expanded and significantly upgraded reimagining of my award-winning GZDoom-based mod that came out in 2018. This Unity remaster actually exceeds my original vision for the game.”

Get ready to confront your deepest fears in Total Chaos—a nightmare where the line between reality and madness blurs. Players can follow Apogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive on Twitter/X, follow Total Chaos on X, and join the official Discord channels to stay up-to-date on demo details, gameplay reveals, and more.

About Trigger Happy Interactive

Founded by Sam Prebble, the creator of the acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a collective of survival horror and FPS enthusiasts with a passion for crafting terrifying, immersive game worlds. Total Chaos is their second title, following the success of Turbo Overkill.

About Apogee Entertainment, Inc.

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.

Debut gameplay trailer shows anthropomorphic animals applying advanced tactics   

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Dec. 5, 2024 – WILD Tactics, the turn-based strategy game set in the World of Wilderness popularized by Chicken Police from developer The Wild Gentlemen and publisher Joystick Ventures coming to PC via Steam, uncovers unsolved cases of combat in the debut gameplay trailer revealed today at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. Take a look at the new trailer below:

Crime is rampant, danger is everywhere, and only the wildest squad in the Wilderness can save the city. WILD Tactics combines the sharp strategy of XCOM with a gritty urban twist, challenging players to outsmart and outmaneuver their enemies. Form a misfit band of anthropomorphic ex-soldiers, ex-police, ex-criminals, and more to combat crime from a new angle. Comb through seedy city streets as a tight unit of eccentric outsiders to discover truths leading to a larger threat looming over the Wilderness — the metropolitan megacity set in the Chicken Police universe.

Engage in intense, turn-based combat where strategy outshines brute force. Every character brings unique tools and skills to the table — like Blackjack’s powerful sawed-off shotgun, ‘Restless Marie’, or Kiorra’s dual pistols, capable of targeting multiple enemies at once. Build your base, explore each character’s unique utility belt, upgrade your gear, and deploy your squad to outthink and outmaneuver the enemy at every turn. 

“The first gameplay trailer shows an early pre-alpha state of the game, so it will change a lot, but as you can tell it’s going to be a very dynamic, colourful and vibrant experience,” said Bánk Varga of The Wild Gentlemen. “We wanted to show off a completely different side of Chicken Police’s World of Wilderness, and with 12 wild animal characters with completely unique personalities and abilities — we’re confident we hit our mark.”

Check out the new gameplay trailer debut revealed today at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted here! WILD Tactics is in development for Steam for PC with further platforms to be announced at a later date. For more information, visit The Wild Gentlemen’s official website, and follow them on Twitter/X or Bluesky. Visit Joystick Ventures’ official website and follow them on Bluesky, Twitter/X and Youtube.

About The Wild Gentlemen

The Wild Gentlemen is the independent game studio behind Chicken Police: Paint it RED! — the award-winning buddy cop noir adventure set in the World of Wilderness — and is currently working on the sequel Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!. The team is based in Hungary and consists of nearly twenty core members, some of whom have worked on games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Call of Duty: WWII, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, the Crysis series, Haegemonia: Legions of Iron, and Ryse: Son of Rome. Alongside the games in the World of Wilderness, which now also includes turn-based strategy game WILD Tactics and cozy café management simulator Zipp’s Café, The Wild Gentlemen is working on projects like the immersive disco-punk space-horror RetroSpace. 

For more information, visit https://thewildgentlemen.com/.

About Joystick Ventures

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

Acclaimed RPG Available Now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC with Steam Deck Verification

SYDNEY (Dec. 6, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® has announced that FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, the single-player RPG from legendary game Producer Hironobu Sakaguchi and renowned Composer Nobuo Uematsu, is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S consoles, and PC via Steam®. The game is also Steam Deck Verified, allowing players the ability to play the PC version of the game portably.

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, brings the acclaimed original RPG story and modern turn-based gameplay of FANTASIAN, initially released for Apple Arcade in 2021, to new platforms with 4K support for current consoles and PC. The game also introduces brand-new features including English and Japanese voiceovers, an additional difficulty level and a battle music option called “Collaboration BGM,” which allows players to swap out FANTASIAN Neo Dimension battle tracks with select songs from popular FINAL FANTASY™ games including the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series (I-VI), FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail, and FINAL FANTASY XVI. 

In FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, players assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.

For more information, visit: https://fantasianneodimension.square-enix-games.com/

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 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST™, which has sold over 91 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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It’s Time to Start Washing in a Winter Wonderland

SYDNEY (December 6, 2024) – Today Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab® are spreading cheer with the release of a new Seasonal Special map that enlists players to restore Muckingham’s local ice rink to its pristine glory, just in time for the holidays! The free map is available now via a patch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™*, PlayStation®4 (PS4®), and PlayStation®5 (PS5®).

Players should put their party plans on ice, as this is no rinky-dink clean up. With the grand reopening of the Ice Rink just around the corner, and the place nothing short of a glacial grime-fest, it’s time to throw on some skates and become the power washer wielding hero Muckingham needs..

Peel back the muck with each swipe of high-pressure water and shed a year’s worth of messes to unwrap a wondrous winter wonderland beneath, giving Muckingham’s townsfolk the gift of their favourite festive pastime.

Yuletide cheer and cosy cleaning await, under a magical aurora-mottled sky, spangled with gnome constellations that sparkle like the twinkliest of fairy lights – don’t worry, there are plenty of those too! The Ice Rink is also home to some cute animal mascots, that have been perfectly crafted for maximum heart-melting with minimal ice-melting.

Dress for the occasion with all-new gifted garments, from us to you. Snuggle up in a suave snowflake suit and deck out your power washer in a new candy-cane themed cosmetic, for minty fresh cleaning!

The latest Seasonal Special map is out now via a free patch on PC (via Steam and Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 (PS4®), and PlayStation®5 (PS5®).

AND if players are wanting to dip their toes into washing first before purchasing the full game – the FREE demo for PowerWash Simulator is also available now on PC (via Steam and Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5 (PS5®)! Join the 200,000+ aspiring washers already playing the Demo – fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find on 2+ levels and get a taste of that simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. With a unique take on the simulation genre, POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism.

For more information, visit: www.powerwashsimulator.com 

About FuturLab

FuturLab^® is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab® has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and most recently, the highly acclaimed PowerWash Simulator.

More information about FuturLab can be found at https://futurlab.co.uk/

About Square Enix Ltd.

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

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

About Square Enix Collective

Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.

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TOKYO — Dec. 6th, 2024 — Marisa of Liartop Mountain, the digital tabletop adventure RPG developed by Unknown X, investigates mysteries in the debut demo available on PC via Steam today.

Investigate the disappearance of famed Touhou heroine on a journey that hearkens back to classic tabletop RPGs. Marisa has vanished, and Shrine Maiden Reimu sets out to solve her mysterious disappearance. An oddly oversized book standing in Marisa’s room provides the only clue to her whereabouts. 

As Reimu cracks open the book, magic envelops her, teleporting her inside the book to find the first trace of Marisa’s tracks. Determine fate with every roll of the dice on an adventure through a branching narrative of literary works. Read and experience each chapter to move through wondrous worlds.

Journey through part of the first chapter in the demo, with five chapters available at launch. With an unwritten future ahead, choose the path forward as story arc choices materialize on every page. Fight or flee from monsters, eat or bypass precariously placed morsels of food, and finish each chapter to create a one-of-a-kind adventure.

“Marisa of Liartop Mountain hearkens to a simpler time. Books and tabletop games have a special way of sparking our imagination,” said developer Unknown X. “We strove to make every dice roll carry that same suspense and imagination of classic board games of old. We look forward to Touhou fans going hands-on with the latest demo and providing their valuable feedback!”

Marisa of Liartop Mountain is a game based on Touhou Project. The demo for the tabletop-style RPG is available now on PC via Steam with language options in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. For more information, visit the Alliance Arts official website, follow Alliance Arts on X / Twitter and YouTube, and visit the Unknown X official website, X / Twitter account, and YouTube channel.

About Unknown X

Unknown X is the creator solely devoted to the iconic “Touhou Project” and the creation of enchanting stories that capture the vibrant essence of the Touhou universe in a variety of video game genres.

About Alliance Arts Inc.

Alliance Arts is an indie game publisher dedicated to creating a platform where independent creators can collaborate and bring exciting games to the world.