TAKE A DEEPER LOOK INTO MAX CAULFIELD’S NEW SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY-SOLVING POWERS – New Trailer for LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Debuts at gamescom

SYDNEY (Aug. 23, 2024) – During the gamescom 2024 Xbox Broadcast, SQUARE ENIX^® released an exclusive deep-dive video into the powers that drive Max’s investigation of the supernatural murder mystery at the heart of LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE.
 
LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5^®, and PC via Steam and Windows Store on Oct. 29, 2024. It is also coming to Nintendo Switch at a later date.

Watch the Power 101 deep-dive video here:

In addition to exploring Max Caulfield’s newly evolved power to Shift between two parallel timelines, the deep dive also focused on her new Pulse ability. Pulse allows Max to glimpse the opposite timeline before jumping through, since danger isn’t limited to just one timeline. With Pulse, Max can also overhear conversations happening on the other side, which is the perfect supernatural tool for an amateur sleuth.
 
Max will need to use both aspects of her new power to solve her friend Safi’s impossible murder. As Max Shifts back and forth between two increasingly different timelines, her power allows the player to complete unique puzzles, navigate complex campus social dynamics and explore all the mysteries that Caledon University has to offer.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE
Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead, Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger! Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality. Only Max can Shift between the two parallel timelines to solve and prevent the same murder.

Read more on the Life is Strange website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, Outriders®, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum® and Sleeping Dogs®.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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

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LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 22, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update to celebrate the 100^th Day anniversary of the game Solo Leveling: ARISE. Through these events and the newly added in-game content, players can recruit hunters from the new SSR tier and collect valuable rewards.

The new wind-type SSR healer Han Se-Mi is now available as a playable character! Her ‘Divine Field’ skill creates a circular protection zone and her ‘Vines of Vitality’ ultimate skill blesses her team members with vital life energy. Starting on August 28, players can also recruit Go Gunhee!Go Gunhee is a light-type SSR tank known for his ultimate skill ‘Supernova,’ through which he gathers a massive orb of brilliant light to launch at his enemies.

This update also adds a brand-new Guild System so that players can partake in Guild activities like challenging Guild bosses and playing mini games. These activities earn players currency that can be exchanged for various rewards at the Guild Exchange Shop. And that’s not all! Players can now improve Sung Jinwoo’s job title to ‘The Monarch of Shadows: Soul Shepherd’ and can obtain three new Sung Jinwoo-exclusive weapons: the SSR Zeke’s Fragment the SSR Juicy Grilled Skewer, and the SSR Truth: Demon Knight’s Spear. New swimsuit costumes are also available for Han Se-Mi, Emma Laurent, and Alicia Blanche. Other content updates include new hidden chapters in Reverse Story Mode, Sung Jinwoo’s new skill ‘Sonic Stream,’ the new Blessing Stones ‘Swift Strike’ and ‘We Are One,’ and the brand-new 51^st-60^th floors the Battlefield of Trials.

The variety of in-game events now available to celebrate the 100^th-Day Anniversary of Solo Leveling: ARISE include:

• Happy 100th Day Event (August 22 – September 12): Exciting new mini-games like the Heart-Pounding Tank Tower! are now open for all to enjoy. Players will have the opportunity to earn valuable rewards like the Sung Jinwoo-exclusive weapon the ‘SSR Juicy Grilled Skewer’ by clearing 100th Day Daily Missions and by playing the mini-game ‘Squeaky Clean Beach Cleanup’. In addition, the Special Lucky Capsule Event will provide a chance for players to obtain Emma Laurent’s swimsuit costume.
• 100^th-Day Celebration! Check-In Gift (August 15 – September 25): Log into the game during the event to earn the SSR hunter Go Gunhee, up to 50 Custom Draw Tickets, Heroic Rune Chests, Heroic Blessing Stone Chests, and more! Players can earn fifty additional Custom Draw Tickets through another event that runs through September 12.

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit Webtoon Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of the protagonist Jinwoo, players can experience his incredible journey and his ability to “level-up” firsthand. Players will take on dynamic battles and create their own combat styles by combining various skills and weapons.

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, official YouTube channel and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

SEATTLE, WA – 22 August, 2024 – Punch Club 2: Fast Forward, the fighter management simulator from the developers of indie hit Graveyard Keeper Lazy Bear Games and publisher tinyBuild, punches to victory on iOS devices today, including iPad. The game is available on Steam during its limited-time daily deal, with a 50% discount that includes the main game, soundtrack, and art book.

Watch the Official Trailer for Punch Club 2: Fast Forward!

It’s time to leave a makeshift gym garage and embark on a fighter’s tale the whole world will want to know… well, maybe. Hit the streets of a neon-drenched cyberpunk city where technology is freakishly advanced, and a fight breaks out on every corner. Get into fighting shape to compete in tournaments, learn the truth about the mysterious “Dark Fist,” uncover the real motives behind a corporation, and possibly become the hero who will save the world.

Plan out a fighter’s daily duties using a feature-rich management system. Find ways to pay for gains by working with police or getting those hands dirty with the mafia. Take on quests to level up stats and reap the rewards of new fighting techniques. Accelerate the training process with illegal software and neuro-technology, but beware of the consequences of abusing a scummy practice. 

Become enraptured in a world filled with peculiar NPCs, bizarre interactions, and a storyline that can be told in more ways than one. Enjoy the dark humor that’s expected from Lazy Bear Games, with tons of easter eggs and familiar faces. Take your fighter along for the ride and manage his routine from anywhere you go, thanks to the portability of iOS devices! 

With an impressive edge-to-edge fit, Punch Club 2: Fast Forward offers a revamped UI with specialized fonts and buttons to help knock the socks off of competitors on touch screens.

Punch Club 2: Fast Forward is available today on iOS for USD 9.99 / €9.99. Play it for free for 45 minutes, or bundle it up with the game’s first DLC Iron Fist, for USD 14.99 / €17.99. Please note the DLC is not sold separately on the App Store. 

Punch Club 2: Fast Forward supports iPhone models from 2018 onward, including iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. It supports English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Ukrainian languages.

For more information, visit the developers’ official website, follow @LazyBearGames and @tinyBuild on X (formerly Twitter).

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games is an international studio based in Lithuania founded 13 years ago as a ‘Game Jam’ Studio! In this time, they’ve created three beloved IPs, Graveyard Keeper, Swag and Sorcery, and Punch Club!

The Art of Survival: Latest gameplay trailer, showcasing the battle for humanity’s future.

Oberhaching, Germany, August 22nd 2024 – Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal their new gamescom trailer for Permafrost, their exciting new addition to the survival game genre. 

Players in Permafrost will need to find ways to survive the bone-chilling sub-zero temperatures which will have an effect on their characters capabilities as they hunt elusive prey, set traps, build essential shelter and repurpose salvaged machinery to craft the tools needed for their survival.The bleak, open-world landscape sets the stage for a challenging existence set against the brutal elements, wild animals and hostile factions in the wake of the cataclysmic ‘shattering’, an apocalyptic moon phase phenomenon that has plunged the world into an eternal deep freeze.

Watch the gameplay trailer on YouTube

Exploring the open world with a canine companion at your side, the long abandoned and derelict towns and cities now devoid of human life could potentially contain essential resources, in Permafrost, one man’s scrap is another man’s treasure.

Players of Permafrost have the opportunity and freedom to forge their own path whether it’s banding together to rebuild society or carving out a place for themselves in the unforgiving wilderness. Deadly combat will be inevitable for maintaining safety against various threats. Players will make use of primitive weapons and firearms, whether facing hostile enemies or natural predators in this relentless sub zero battle for survival.  

Permafrost will provide both single player and co-op play for up to 4 players and is scheduled to launch on Steam early access in 2025 on PC.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

About SpaceRocket Games

SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

Classic Real-Time Strategy Returns with Intense PvP Action

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 22, 2024 –Saber Interactive and 3D Realms Entertainment gave a first look at the intense PvP multiplayer mode for Tempest Rising during the Find Your Next Game Showcase at Gamescom. The new teaser trailer highlights the variety of multiplayer game modes, from team games to free-for-all matches. Viewers can also enjoy a look at two of the factions available: the highly mobile and advanced peacekeeping corps of the Global Defense Forces (GDF) and the hard-hitting and aggressive Tempest Dynasty (DYN).

Tempest Rising’s multiplayer modes will offer something for all types of real-time strategy (RTS) fans, with configurable game lobbies where team setup, win conditions, starting credits, starting army size, and more can be customized in 2-4 player matchups.

Inspired by the all-time classics of the RTS genre, Tempest Rising’s single-player campaign and multiplayer game modes offer players full command of their armies as they build up their bases, lead their units into battle, and execute bold strategies to win. Seamlessly merging the classic action of RTS games from the ‘90s and 2000s with the production levels and standards expected of modern gaming, Tempest Rising offers an updated throwback to a dynamic alternate timeline.

Tempest Rising Features:

• Classic RTS base building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat.
• 3 asymmetrical factions (2 playable at launch), each featuring distinct economy and play styles.
• Each faction offers a unique roster of units.
• 2 epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes.
• Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Glicko-2 rating.

To keep up with the latest development updates, follow Tempest Rising on Twitter and Discord.

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 Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Prepare to experience the complete story campaign in this medieval horde survival RTS featuring 100+ hours of content

YEREVAN, Armenia – Aug. 22, 2024 – Door 407 has announced that its hit RTS game Diplomacy is Not An Option will leave PC Early Access and officially launch into 1.0 on Oct. 4, 2024 – watch the epic new trailer revealed during gamescom now!

Set in a medieval fantasy realm, Diplomacy is Not an Option is a base-building survival RTS with an active pause, where your choices decide the destiny of the world. Players step into the well-worn shoes of the minor Lord, forced to fight…like, all the time. And always outnumbered. With over 25,000 enemies ready to attack your castle, you’ll need to build your walls, raise loyal armies, and battle on an entirely new scale. If you hope to survive, you’ll need to master engineering, your economy, and even magic.

Since launching into Early Access in February 2022, Diplomacy has received very positive reviews, building a dedicated community of players. The game’s 1.0 launch will feature the complete story campaign, bringing its total content to over 100 hours of gameplay.

1.0 Features:

• Over 30 hours of content in a single playthrough
• Over 100 hours of content in total across more than 25 missions
• At least 3 factions to follow in their respective story arcs
• Multiple choices shaping the story in different ways
• At least 6 possible endings
• A variety of mission goals – from defending your castle, attacking enemy cities, and building your settlement in harsh conditions to escort missions, killing massive bosses, and building unique monuments

Diplomacy is Not an Option is available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG and Humble for $24.99/£19.99/€20.99. Beginning on August 31, the price will increase to $29.99/£24.99/€28.99, but players can lock in all the new content coming in 1.0 at the lower price by grabbing the game now!

About Door 407

Door 407 is an indie studio with the goal to develop strategy games bringing new, modern ideas to classic RTS mechanics. The studio now employs about 30 people, working on Diplomacy is Not an Option, URBO and more.

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 22, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is excited to announce a special update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE. To commemorate the game’s 1-year anniversary, players can experience new heroes, limited-time events and various content updates starting today. 

This game update introduces the brand-new hero grade, High Lord. The battlefield intensifies with the introduction of High Lord Rudy, who is the first High Lord hero to join the game that can increase the Critical Attack damage factor of his allies. He is also known for his survival ability and can increase his allies’ survival rate as well. Players can also experience the Shackles of Destiny that allows them to obtain and power up High Lord heroes. 

Two new Legendary heroes, Magic Society Elke and Alcyion, have also been added to the roster of playable heroes. Alcyion can be obtained as a reward for clearing Deep Nightmare, which is a series of extremely challenging boss battles. Additionally, players can now use Oldstore Emoji via player in-game chat or in the official forum. 

The following limited-time events are now available in SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE through September 4 to celebrate the game’s 1-year anniversary: 

• 1st Anniversary Special Check-In: Check in daily during the event period and acquire various rewards including a High Lord Rudy Chest. Players can receive a 1st Anniversary Legendary Hero Selection Ticket as well.
• 1st Anniversary Carnival Event: Clear daily missions to earn 1st Anniversary Coins, which can be exchanged for Legendary heroes including Iris, Bi Dam, and Xiang Yu at the Exchange Shop. 

SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has prepared special coupon rewards to thank all players who continue to enjoy and support the game. Valuable rewards that are offered include a Goddess’ Gift in which players can receive heroes of Four Lords, Four Lords of Old, Dark Knights and Celestial Guardians (Coupon code: PD1YEAR, Expiration Date: September 30 (KST)). The game is also holding the SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE 1st Anniversary Awards to give out special coupons under the name of the Awards winners. Players can discover interesting records of SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE through the infographic located in the official forum. 

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will continue to introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Lead the revolution with soldiers and towering mechs in this all-new game combining the grand strategy of political management with deep, tactical turn-based combat

QUEBEC CITY (Aug. 22, 2024) – From veterans behind games like The Messenger, Sea of Stars, Moon Hunters, The Shrouded Isle and more comes Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution, releasing on PC in early 2025 from boutique development house, Studio Imugi. Rewrite history as you play as an alternate reimagining of the historical figure Bonaparte and work to defend, overthrow or reform a collapsing monarchy in an alternate version of the French Revolution in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy game (Wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560340/Bonaparte__A_Mechanized_Revolution/)

Taking Napoleon’s place in history, players serve the role of Céline/César Bonaparte, a young military officer who leads a revolutionary movement in a monarchy on the verge of collapse. Grow the movement from a ragtag group of idealists to a powerful, radical government to determine the fate of the revolution – and the world. 

Harness and perfect your ideological strategy – choose your ideals and take control of France by any means necessary, reshaping her future to match your vision. Joining the political fray in this adaptive alternate history game are famous historical characters and factions. Each character is brought to life via Studio Imugi’s imaginative take on the French Revolution, creating political theater in which tensions and conflicts never play out the same way. 

Featuring epic battles where gunpowder clashes with steam-powered mechs, known as Colossi, tense tactical turn-based combat rewards valor and cunning over brute strength. Bonaparte’s presentation of alternate history is accentuated by its unique approach to the strategy genre: mirroring the consequences of political action, players can see policy play out in real time on the battlefield.

“Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most influential figures in history, whose complex, controversial legacy makes him an ideal subject for a strategy game and an exciting, relatively unexplored theme in the video game world,” said Jongwoo Kim, creative director. “In Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution, the player takes Napoleon’s place in an alternate timeline as a fictional Céline or César Bonaparte, changing the course of the French Revolution as a talented, charismatic, young general. Since the player is free to choose an alternate version of Bonaparte and the ideals that they fight for, our game is not strictly a historical simulation but a reimagined adventure where history meets innovative storytelling. Developed in North America by a talented Canadian team based in Quebec, this game promises a fresh and engaging experience.” 

• devcom achieves record high attendance and content numbers
• Scholarship Programs provided 200+ participants with free access devcom and gamescom
• 2025 events and dates already announced

Cologne, August 22, 2024 – devcom Developer Conference 2024, held from August 18–20 at the new Koelnmesse Confex conference center, has ended with record-breaking attendance, session, and speaker numbers. More than 5,000 unique participants registered for the conference, an increase of 45% compared to 2023, consolidating devcom’s position as the largest industry conference in Europe and the second largest globally. Included in these numbers are 1,300 gamescom trade visitors who registered for the event and explored the new expo area during the conference’s second day.

The conference featured more than 350 speakers (about 100 more compared to 2023), who presented their topics across 210+ sessions on 17 stages, + Keynote Stage. Additional side events, such as the “Xsolla Game Night,” “European Game Night,” and “Courage Cologne,” contributed to thousands of additional attendees.

In addition to the surge in attendance and content, the conference attracted attendees from 1,660 companies and 83 countries. Notably, 10% of attendees represented companies with 2,000 or more employees, while 27% were from companies with 100 to 2,000 employees. This indicates a significant representation from large, established companies and mid-sized, innovative businesses with substantial resources, influence, and decision-making power in the industry.

The #ddc2024 Keynotes were delivered by Game Writer and Narrative Designer Kelsey Beachum, known for her innovative work on the award-winning indie space adventure title Outer Wilds and Jason Latino, Cinematic Director at Larian Studios reflecting on how dead wrong he was about some of the game’s biggest successes.

Among the most anticipated and bookmarked sessions were Demystifying Creativity (Fawzi Mesmar, VP Global Creative, Ubisoft), Code Power-Ups: 10 Game-changing Programming Hacks (Terrance Cohen, Senior Engine Programmer, Insomniac Games) and You Must Self-Publish: The Future of Indie Funding (Jason Della Rocca, Co-Founder, Execution Labs).

“This year’s devcom Developer Conference was an extraordinary success, exceeding all our expectations and breaking records. The move to Koelnmesse’s new Confex has allowed us to expand our offering and create a more spacious environment for our attendees, speakers and partners. Compared to last year, we recorded a 45% increase in visitor numbers, which underscores the growing importance of devcom within the global games industry. Our B2B program was extremely well received, giving publishers and developers additional days to negotiate new projects at devcom and gamescom.”

Stephan Reichart (he/him), Managing Director of game events GmbH

devcom’s newly established Scholarship Programs, in collaboration with gamescom and over 20 international partners, provided more than 200 participants with free access to the events, both online and on-site, along with additional support and networking opportunities.

New dates for the upcoming devcom Leadership Summit (February 19 – 21 in Lisbon, Portugal) and the next devcom Developer Conference 2025 (August 17 – 19 in Cologne, Germany) have already been announced and interested attendees can already purchase discounted passes for these events.

Direct links for devcom:

• Link to #ddc2025 & #dls2025 Ticket Shop: www.devcom.global/Tickets
• Link to the devcom Leadership Summit: www.devcom.global/leadership-summit-2025/
• More information about the new Confex: koelncongress.de/en/locations/confex/

About devcom

devcom is host of the official developer conference of gamescom (devcom Developer Conference) and Europe’s largest community-based event for games industry professionals. Throughout the year, devcom provides content, events and services tailored to the games industry based on its core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

devcom Developer Conference #ddc2024 took place on August 18-20 (Sunday to Tuesday) at the Confex on Koelnmesse fairgrounds in Cologne, followed by a presence at gamescom from August 21-23 in Hall 4.1.

The next devcom Developer Conference #ddc2025 will take place on August 17-19, 2025. The upcoming devcom Leadership Summit will take place in Lisbon, Portugal from February 19 – 21, 2025.

devcom Developer Conference and all devcom branded formats are developed & organized by game events GmbH, a subsidiary of game – Verband der deutschen Gamesbranche (the German Games Industry Association and owner of the gamescom & devcom brands).

Among them, the Cutting Room Floor Lets You Revisit Certain Decisions and Jump Directly into Specific Sections of the Story

MONTREAL – Aug. 22, 2024 – The Casting of Frank Stone’s latest trailer recently premiered at the Xbox Gamescom Broadcast 2024, revealing several exciting features. Here’s a summary of everything that was showcased and what players can expect when the game releases Sept. 3.

Cutting Room Floor

Step into the director’s chair and revisit key story decisions, seek out missing collectibles, or relive your favorite moments without having to start a new game. Unlock the Cutting Room Floor by purchasing the Deluxe Edition or completing The Casting of Frank Stone for the first time.  

Twitch Integration Streamers and viewers alike can experience The Casting of Frank Stone together. With a Twitch Integration feature, viewers can vote on each choice throughout the game. Streamers will have a limited number of vetoes to override a decision, should they disagree with the audience’s choice.

Plunderer’s Instinct

Plunderer’s Instinct, which shares a name with a Dead by Daylight Survivor Perk, highlights the aura of any Trinket Chest you might have missed. With the simple press of a button, the aura of all nearby Trinket Chests will be revealed. Unlock this feature for your first playthrough by pre-ordering, or unlock it by completing the game.  

8 MM Camera Feature

What would a filmmaker be without their camera? When our characters find themselves stalked by an invisible presence, players can use the 8 MM camera lens to observe their supernatural pursuer – if they dare.  

Couch Co-Op

Share the experience with Couch Co-op, which allows up to 4 friends to play through The Casting of Frank Stone together in one room. Pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game.

The Casting of Frank Stone will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It will be sold at a price of $39.99 USD, or $49.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition that includes instant access to the Cutting Room Floor, plus exclusive rewards on Dead by Daylight.

About The Casting of Frank Stone

Supermassive Games brings their acclaimed cinematic storytelling to the world of Dead by Daylight in the upcoming interactive horror game, The Casting of Frank Stone. In the small town of Cedar Hills, Oregon, the legacy of sadistic serial killer Frank Stone cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Players join a group of young friends as they attempt to unravel a mystery of cosmic proportions where every decision shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. The Casting of Frank Stone is available to Wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the PlayStation Store (PS5) and the Microsoft Store (Windows and Xbox Series X|S). For more information visit https://www.thecastingoffrankstone.com/.

About Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.

About Supermassive Games

Founded in 2008, Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning game studio creating cinematic storytelling titles. Supermassive is best known for horror titles Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry. The most recent releases are The Devil in Me – the season one finale of The Dark Pictures – and Switchback VR on PS VR2. Supermassive is also developing Little Nightmares III, the next title in the acclaimed series. The studio has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA, and recognition from games trade body TIGA. In 2022 Supermassive Games was fully acquired by Nordisk Games, part of the Egmont Group. With a passion to deliver high-end, cinematic titles, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. More information is available at www.supermassivegames.com.

THE CASTING OF FRANK STONE™ © 2024 and BEHAVIOUR, THE CASTING OF FRANK STONE and other related trademarks and logos belong to Behaviour Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 

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