MyTEAM brings one of the biggest upgrades in franchise history featuring Triple Threat Park for New Gen, the return of the Auction House and more

Today, 2K shared an in-depth look at all the new features and upgrades coming to MyTEAM in NBA® 2K25. NBA 2K25 adds four new game modes, a new year-long MyTEAM REP system with perks and rewards throughout the mode, dozens of quality of life updates, the return of the Auction House and so much more.

“Across MyTEAM, we’ve made significant updates with new modes, enhanced features and the implementation of community feedback to create one of the most comprehensive card-collecting experiences on the market,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Implementing community feedback was a major focus this year. We heard 2K players loud and clear and are bringing the Auction House back by popular demand.”

MyTEAM introduces new modes and live events in NBA 2K25 including: 

• Triple Threat Park: NBA 2K25 features one of the biggest upgrades in MyTEAM history: Triple Threat Park on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Triple Threat Park is a next gen recreation of the NBA 2K16 Rivet City Championship MyPARK. Accessible from within the MyTEAM menus or from The City, this acts as the new home for Triple Threat Online and Triple Threat Online: Co-Op multiplayer games, where players can meet new players face-to-face to befriend or battle. Like the original Rivet City rooftop, there are a total of nine courts – four dedicated to 2-player 3v3 games and five courts for 6-player 3v3 Co-Op games. For the first time in NBA 2K25, players can take the court in Park gameplay with NBA players while their MyPLAYERs watch from the sidelines.
• Breakout: Breakout is the new single player experience in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM. As players try to break out of the game board and earn their reward, they will compete in quick Triple Threat 3v3, Clutch Time 5v5, or shortened 13-card Full Lineup games based on their own personal preference. As players explore each board, they’ll play against a range of opponents, including current NBA teams, historic teams in Era-themed games, All-Time teams, and other theme teams composed of new collections released throughout the year. Once players reach the outer edge, they will face off against a final gatekeeper team. These gatekeepers are the final run-ending opponents that stand between them and the reward they selected.
• Showdown: Showdown is a new win-based multiplayer mode in NBA 2K25 that draws inspiration from competitive modes from past MyTEAM years and is the evolution of Unlimited. Showdown is for the best players and offers the best rewards. Games are played with 13-card Full Lineups in 4-minute quarters. The core of this mode is a progression system across 15 tiers, where the primary goal is to win and get promoted. Win streaks earn extra progression up the ladder. Players who earn a few wins the week prior will be able to choose a reward group based on tier every Friday at 8 AM Pacific Time. After players get a target amount of Showdown wins each week, they will qualify for our new competitive mode, King of the Court. 
• King of the Court: King of the Court is where the best of the best come to compete each week. The exclusive event is held every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM PT, starting on September 14. To qualify, players must meet certain qualification thresholds in either the new Showdown or Triple Threat Park modes during the preceding week, or earn automatic qualification by rising up the MyTEAM REP tiers. After each King of the Court game, players will earn a Game Score based on their performance. If players lose 3 games, their time in that Saturday’s King of the Court will be over. Final Game Score each Saturday will be ranked amongst all competitors to crown the ultimate No. 1 King of the Court. 

More updates include:

• The Auction House Returns: The community has spoken and NBA 2K25 will see the return of the Auction House in MyTEAM. Players can auction off or acquire cards using MyTEAM Points (MTP) to enhance their Collection. The Auction House menu has been consolidated into a one-stop shop for searching, buying, and selling for a more streamlined experience. Players will now be able to search for a selected card directly from their My Auctions menu, so they can easily check MTP prices before listing their card for sale.
• MyTEAM REP: NBA 2K25 introduces a REP system to MyTEAM. The REP system is a year-long token of success that doesn’t reset at the end of each Season. New rewards include seasonal, monthly, & weekly Free Packs, returning fan-favorite rewards like the Fire Ball, access to the Auction House, and grand prizes like a G.O.A.T. Jayson Tatum Player Card for players that reach the Dark Matter tier. The REP leaderboard embellishes the Top Ten REP Players with INVINCIBLE Logos, while the No. 1 overall will receive the G.O.A.T. Logo. 
• New Way to Get In the Game: NBA 2K25 features a brand new tutorial designed to teach players the basics of MyTEAM as well as the basics of NBA 2K gameplay and the sport of basketball. Players can get started through the Learn 2K tutorial for New Gen, then return to MyTEAM for an introduction of the various MyTEAM modes, features, and special Welcome to MyTEAM challenges. The Training Hub, found in the MyTEAM HOME tab, is where players can Replay Tutorials, watch Tips & Tricks videos, jump into Freestyle shootaround, or for the first time in MyTEAM, Practice Plays or run a Scrimmage with their MyTEAM lineup

NBA 2K25 will also add updates including streamlined menus and UI, new badges, Takeover Cards, updated Coach Cards, Free Agent limited-use Player Cards that go beyond just 5 games, an overhauled version of The Exchange and more.

For full details check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary. Stay tuned to the NBA 2K25 official website for the latest news leading into the September 6, 2024 launch of the world’s best-selling NBA basketball simulation video game.

For more information, please visit the NBA 2K25 official website. Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated M.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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Publishing Division Adds Pirates to the Portfolio with Swashbuckling Turn-based Tactics Title from Award-winning Developer

ROSWELL, Ga. – August 21, 2024 – Revealed during the Future Games Show as part of Gamescom 2024, Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today revealed their publishing partnership with Ice Code Games to release Rogue Waters, an upcoming tactical turn-based rogue-lite sailing the high seas of a swashbuckling pirate world. Ice Code Games is an independent development studio based in Warsaw, Poland and is known most recently for developing the critically acclaimed Hard West 2, a turn-based tactics game set in the Wild West released in 2022. Rogue Waters is currently in development for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and is available to pre-order now for an additional 20% discount ahead of its release on Sept. 30, 2024.

“Bringing Rogue Waters to life has been a real adventure,” said Mateusz Pilski, Vice President of Development at Ice Code Games. “Our goal in creating games is always to contribute to the genre in ways that bring players more satisfaction and fun in tackling tactical challenges. Dynamic melee combat which recreates the dance-like fencing bouts of boarding actions, combines immersion with thoughtful planning.”

“The Tripwire Presents team is thrilled to introduce the world to developer Ice Code Games’ Rogue Waters,” said Bryan West, Publishing Production Director at Tripwire Presents. “It’s fantastic being able to take control of an immortal, undead pirate as the protagonist of a turn-based, roguelite game. We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Rogue Waters and explore the world of betrayal, plunder, mystical forces, swashbuckling action, tactical cannon-fire, and ultimately revenge.”

Rogue Waters is a tactical turn-based rogue-lite set in a pirate world overtaken by a terrible curse. Recruit a ragtag crew of pirates and grow them into fierce warriors, befriend and call upon classic creatures of pirate myth, chart a course through an ever-changing game world, and turn the tides of battle on land or sea by manipulating the map to gain an advantage in a fresh take on tactical turn-based combat. The crew and the Kraken await your command–will ye heed the call?

Rogue Waters key features include:

• Become the Captain – Embrace the chaos of the pirate life as you chart your course through the ever-changing world and plan your naval and melee combat strategy.
• Assemble Your Crew – Recruit new members to your crew, each with a randomized skill tree allowing you to experiment and develop them into the legendary pirates they were always meant to be.
• Ever-Changing Land and Sea – Tackle fresh new challenges as the game world shifts randomly with each subsequent run.
• Turn the Tides – Utilize your ship’s artillery during naval combat to manipulate the terrain, giving your crew a strategic advantage during melee encounters. It’s cannonball-based map customization!
• Revolutionary Melee Tactics – Flex your skills as an expert tactician while remaining fully connected to the action with a fresh new take on turn-based tactics designed to replicate the violent dance of close-quarters and naval combat.
• Summon Creatures from the Deep – Creatures thought only to exist in myth are being abused and exploited by enemies. Defeat their captors and gain their trust to earn the ability to call upon them in battle.

Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2, the gold standards for the virtual reality stealth genre, Road Redemption, a vehicular combat road rage adventure and spiritual successor to the popular Road Rash series, Chivalry 2, the multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles, and DECEIVE INC., a unique multiplayer game of stealth and spycraft. The division most recently announced a publishing agreement for The Stone of Madness, a tactical stealth adventure title following five uniquely flawed prisoners attempting to escape from an asylum in 18th century Spain, developed by The Game Kitchen at Gamescom 2024.

For further information on Ice Code Games please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information about Tripwire Interactive please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The studio’s last internal project, Maneater, broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre and tasked players with taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 Maneater has sold over 14 million units worldwide across all platforms.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game.

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Set your calendars for October 3rd when the VR platformer comes to PlayStation alongside its previous Meta launch.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 21 August 2024 | Toast Interactive the renowned studio behind the standout VR title Richie’s Plank Experience is bringing a new experience to the PlayStation storefront. Max Mustard, a virtual reality platforming adventure, is coming to PSVR2 on October 3rd.

Enter the Inventor 

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

Next Gen Platforming

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

Critically Recognized

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

Gameplay Features:

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

Max Mustard is coming to the PlayStation store on October 3rd. The game is also available for purchase now through Meta. Learn more about Toast Interactive and their games through their website.

About Toast Interactive

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

Indie Developers The Game Kitchen Bring Unique Spanish Visual Style and Storytelling Flare to PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™

ROSWELL, Ga. – August 21, 2024 – Revealed during the Future Games Show as part of Gamescom 2024, Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today announced they will publish The Stone of Madness on Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch™ system, for release in early 2025. Developed by The Game Kitchen, acclaimed developers of Blasphemous and Blasphemous 2, The Stone of Madness is a tactical stealth adventure title following five uniquely flawed prisoners attempting to escape from an asylum in 18th century Spain, presented from an isometric perspective with stunning hand-drawn artwork inspired by Francisco de Goya. The title is currently available for wishlisting on all platforms. 

“The passionate team at Tripwire Presents is a pleasure to work with,” said Maikel Ortega, Game Director at The Game Kitchen, “The Game Kitchen studio cannot wait for the world to finally discover The Stone of Madness.”

“We were big fans of The Game Kitchen and the work they did with the Blasphemous series, and Tripwire Presents is thrilled at the opportunity to publish their next title,”said Matt LoPilato, CEO of Tripwire Interactive, “The Stone of Madness shines with a uniquely creative art style, engaging narrative, and gameplay that fans are sure to enjoy. We’re especially excited to help bring this title to all major console and PC platforms at release.”

The Stone of Madness is a tactical stealth adventure game set in a Spanish madhouse in the late 18th century, presented with gorgeous hand-crafted, period-inspired artwork. Located in the Pyrenees, a timeworn Jesuit monastery is home both to a madhouse and a prison; five mysterious characters have been imprisoned between its walls under different pretenses. Plagued by cruel punishment, madness, and despair, they will soon devise a plan to escape this place and its evil inhabitants, relying on each other to face their deepest fears.

The Stone of Madness key features include:

Escape the Monastery: Control all five characters independently to aid in their escape, taking care to preserve each member’s sanity as much as possible. As they explore the corridors and rooms of the monastery they may discover useful tools or clues to aid their escape. They must avoid detection at all times, their jailers are not known for their mercy.

Manage the Madness: Each character carries their own unique traumas and phobias contributing to their own respective madness. Managing their mental health will be crucial to their escape, using a system of character progression and regression. Failing to maintain a character’s sanity can trigger new negative traits including paranoia, dementia, or bouts of violence.

Discover the Secrets Within: Choose between two different escape plans, with each campaign featuring unique stories, objectives, and surprises. These plans will play out through a day and night cycle separating daytime actions and nighttime preparations, giving the prisoners time to rest and recover. Most actions will be best performed during daytime, even with the jailer’s presence, however the darkness of night offers unique opportunities, and risks. There is a reason most inmates rarely venture out after dark.

Experience Stunning, Hand-painted Art Style: The visuals in The Stone of Madness have been lovingly hand-painted and animated, drawing heavy inspiration from 18th-century artist Francisco De Goya. An isometric perspective allows players to explore scenes and observe minute details as if they’re adventuring through a Goya painting brought to life.

Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2, the gold standards for the virtual reality stealth genre, Road Redemption, a vehicular combat road rage adventure and spiritual successor to the popular Road Rash series, Chivalry 2, the multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles, and DECEIVE INC., a unique multiplayer game of stealth and spycraft. The division most recently announced a publishing agreement for Rogue Waters, an upcoming tactical turn-based rogue-lite game of piracy and mythological beasts developed by Ice Code Games, at Gamescom 2024.

For more information on The Game Kitchen, visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. To learn more about Tripwire Interactive please visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Today at gamescom, Xbox announced release dates of the new Xbox Series X|S console selections, with four new accessibility offerings available as early as today, as well as new in-game content in Forza Horizon 5. For more information on Xbox’s latest hardware options and updates to Forza Horizon 5, see below:

Xbox Series X|S Consoles

Announced earlier this year at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, new console options will be released on October 15, with select countries following on October 29. Pre-orders for the new Xbox Series consoles start today, including the Xbox Series S – 1TB in Robot White, Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White, and Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition.

• The Xbox Series S – 1TB ($549.00 AUD) is equipped with 1TB of storage and is featured in Robot White. Now with double the storage, you can store even more of your favorite games.
• The Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition ($699.99 AUD) is equipped with 1TB of storage, is all-digital, and is featured in Robot White for the first time.
• The Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition ($999.00 AUD) is equipped with 2TB of storage and features a unique design and includes a matching Xbox Wireless controller with a Galaxy Black D-pad and Velocity Green back case.

New Accessibility Offerings

Created in partnership with the Gaming & Disability community and nonprofit organisations, new accessibility hardware will include the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, complementary 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers with Xbox Design Lab, and two Designed for Xbox controllers: ByoWave’s Proteus Controller and 8BitDo’s Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller. More information on each can be found below:

• The Xbox Adaptive Joystick ($29.99 USD ERP), is an affordable entry-level, singular, wired joystick designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility as a companion for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick will be launching in early 2025 in select Xbox markets worldwide and sold exclusively through the Microsoft Store. 

• 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers, is a complementary service offered with Xbox Design Lab that allows players to configure six different 3D printable thumbstick topper designs for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, the Xbox Wireless Controller, or the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. These thumbstick topper files are additional options beyond the standard thumbsticks that come with controllers. Xbox Design Lab outputs the design files that players can then 3D print or take to any 3D printing service of their choosing. The 3D printable files for  adaptive thumbstick toppers are available now with Xbox Design Lab.

• The Designed for Xbox Proteus Controller ($299 USD ERP), created by our partners at ByoWave, is a modular adaptive kit giving disabled gamers the tools to build their own way to play. The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox games on console and PC right out of the box. The ByoWave Proteus Controller is now available in select markets worldwide.

• The Designed for Xbox Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller ($59.99 USD ERP), created by our partners at 8BitDo, is a compact and lightweight controller designed for gamers with limited mobility, featuring low-resistance buttons and Hall Effect joysticks with greater sensitivity. The unified face-button layout offers easy access to all buttons on the top of the device, and comes with large, programmable Super Buttons that are also compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller. The 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller is now available in select markets worldwide.

Beyond these controllers, Xbox shared details around toggle hold, a new accessibility feature, and accessible packaging for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick and new Xbox Series X|S console options.

To learn more about our new console and accessibility offerings, visit the Xbox Wire for the latest updates linked here.

New Hide & Seek Game Mode in Forza Horizon 5

In addition, Playground Games announced a new game mode coming to the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Festival on September 10: Hide & Seek.

• In this new multiplayer mode, players will be assigned one of two roles — Hiders or Seekers. Hiders will be tasked with getting to a location in a set amount of time while Seekers try to prevent them from doing so, and each role will have a specific set of stock vehicles available to them. Hide & Seek will have its own progression track to level up and earn new badges, accolades, and achievements.
• Once Hide & Seek launches next month, a new location will be added to the in-game map to enter the mode. It will also be accessible through the Online page of the Main Menu.

For the full details on the upcoming Hide & Seek game mode, check out the post on Forza.net.

Combining deep narrative gameplay and atmospheric environments, Retrieval will release on PC, PS5 and XBOX X | S

[Barcelona, Spain – August 21st 2024:] Veteran developer founded studio, 333Studios, today announce Retrieval, a new cinematic horror adventure, will be released on PC and consoles. A rich blend of immersive storytelling, gripping gameplay and deep character development, Retrieval is available to wishlist now on Steam and the Playstation Store.

To celebrate the announcement the studio has released a brand new trailer that premiered at the Future Game Show.  The trailer showcases an exclusive look at real-time footage captured with RTXDI®, an NVIDIA technology that significantly improves ray-traced shadows and reflections. Additionally, it features fully 3D audio using Dolby Atmos® technology, with sound designed by Wild Cat Records.

This award-winning title invites players to step into the shoes of Hana Loshe, the courageous commander of a research team stranded on the distant planet Ryhalian. Set in a mysterious retro-futuristic base, players will navigate through a ravaged world in a bid to survive, facing relentless challenges and terrifying adversaries at every turn.

Retrieval offers a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists, delving into themes of friendship, love, loyalty, and horror.  The game’s rich character development and compelling storytelling will captivate players as they uncover the chilling secrets of Ryhalian.

With its atmospheric visuals powered by NVIDIA and haunting 3D sound design, Retrieval promises an immersive gaming experience. Players will embark on this perilous journey with Hana Loshe and experience the intense drama and thrilling gameplay in this survival horror adventure that blurs the lines between cinema and gaming. 

Retrieval is available to wishlist now on Steam and the Playstation Store now with Xbox to follow. 

For more information please visit: https://www.333-studios.com/retrieval/

About 333Studios

333Studios is an independent Spanish-American games development studio on a mission to bring imagination to life through advanced technology. Supported by industry leaders like NVIDIA and PlayStation®, the passionate team constantly push the boundaries of game development to create immersive and engaging experiences that transport players to new worlds. 333Studios is dedicated to delivering the highest quality gaming experiences, combining the artistry of film with the interactivity of gaming through detailed cinematics, compelling storytelling, and innovative gameplay. Founders Pau Moreno and Christian Sokol bring extensive expertise in graphics, texturing, programming, cinematic direction, and environmental design from their work with renowned studios such as NaughtyDog, TheHungryBeast and Daloar Studios (Ex-PentakillStudios). Their debut title Retrieval won Game of the Year at the PlayStation® awards in 2023. 

LONDON (Aug. 21, 2024) – Independent developers Mureena and Psychoflow Studio, alongside indie publisher Kepler Interactive, today revealed a brand-new “Ignition” trailer for the upcoming action-adventure platforming game Bionic Bay, launching in 2025. 

Watch the new Bionic Bay trailer below:

Featuring stunning high-detail pixel art, tight and precise platforming and chaotic physics-based gameplay, Bionic Bay tasks players with escaping an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology and deadly traps. Players will make daring leaps across bottomless chasms, avoid lethal laser beams and flamethrowers and unleash the potential of the unique swap mechanic to move, defend and attack mysterious technology by using their own character’s momentum to interact with the environment. Use physics to your advantage and overcome the puzzles and challenges ahead – environments (and our protagonist) will burn, break, freeze, explode and get vaporized as you move ahead and conquer the challenges and many pitfalls that await. 

Bionic Bay will launch in 2025 and is available to wishlist on Steam now. For more information, follow the official social channel, or follow Mureena’s Juhana Myllys for behind-the-scenes looks on his own social page on X. 

About Mureena: 

Finnish solo developer Juhana Myllys is responsible for art and design. Previous projects as an artist and a designer includes indie hits Badland and Badland 2. 

About Psychoflow Studio: 

Taiwanese indie game studio is formed by industry newcomers. This two-man company is formed by programmers who are handling the technical side of Bionic Bay. 

About Kepler Interactive: 

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

Leamington Spa, UK – 21st August, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Spanish developer Digital Mind S.L. have revealed a new gameplay trailer for The Spirit of the Samurai. The trailer showcases the game’s three playable characters: Takeshi, a skilled samurai; Kodama, a brave but tiny spirit; and Chisai, a warrior cat. The trailer also features the game’s custom combo editor, combat system, new enemies, and bosses. The Spirit of the Samurai is set to release on PC in Fall 2024.

In The Spirit of the Samurai, players will assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai tasked with defending his village from the relentless onslaught of Oni; Chisai, his warrior cat companion and a small but feisty Kodama. Prepare to confront legions of tengu, undead creatures, and the terrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology. Brace yourself for a truly unique and intense stop-motion cinematic adventure.

Wishlist the game on Steam and The Epic Games Store, The Spirit of the Samurai is coming to PC in Fall 2024

About The Spirit of the Samurai

Assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai who has to protect his village from the onslaught of an Oni attempting to conquer the land with his undead army. Fight against his army of tengu, undead and the horrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology, in a unique, brutal stop-motion cinematic adventure.

Defend the Forbidden Village 

Explore a meticulously crafted world alive with Japanese mythology and folklore. Wander through ruined villages, mountain caves, desolate cemeteries, and more. Battle yokai, undead monsters, and demons, all expertly rendered in a highly detailed, Ray Harryhausen-esque stop-motion style.

Three Spirits Bound by Fate 

Fight through the undead hordes as three distinct characters: Takeshi, a skilled samurai; Kodama, a brave but tiny spirit; and Chisai, a warrior cat. Each interacts with the world in a different way, from intense sword combat to precise platforming and exploration.

Wield Legendary Power

Confront legions of demons armed with the weapons of ancient Japan: the iconic katana, the versatile yari spear, and the formidable bow. Unleash devastating special power attacks and combos unique to each character as you fight your way to the Oni’s castle.

Every step taken and foe vanquished grants you invaluable experience. Harness this to unlock the true potential within you, enhancing your abilities, honing your stats, and above all mastering an array of awe-inspiring moves that you can form into custom combos.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender and ROBOBEAT along with upcoming titles The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought, Hordes of Hunger and In Sink.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.

About Digital Mind S.L. 

Established in 2001, DIGITAL MIND S.L. stands as an esteemed 3D animation studio renowned for its exceptional expertise. Their team of highly skilled creatives and state-of-the-art facilities enables them to cater to a diverse array of production needs. From captivating feature films and enlightening documentaries to immersive engineering simulations, compelling presentations, effective marketing materials, thrilling video games, cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, meticulous reconstructions, and any project that demands the finesse of digital animation, they offer a comprehensive range of services to bring visions to life.

SAN FRANCISCO – August 21, 2024 – Maui the Shapeshifter, a gorgeous 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania based on the titular shapeshifting Polynesian demigod from Play on Worlds (Ebenezer and the Invisible World), swims ashore with its first trailer, as revealed during the Future Games Show at Gamescom.

Master Maui’s legendary shapeshifting powers to save the wildlife of a Polynesian island from the corrupt force of Cemyk, a nefarious creature from another world. Transform into majestic animals with the help of spirit Aumakua and wield Maui’s magic fish hook while exploring a naturally enchanted island brimming with secrets, challenges, and obstacles.

Shapeshift into a Hoary Bat to reach new heights, slide down hills while blocking dangerous projectiles as a Green Sea Turtle, or glide across great distances as a Kamehameha Butterfly. Creatively channel the power of incredible animals to drive out the mutated wildlife introduced to the island by Cemyk.

Unleash Maui’s iconic hook to manipulate the environment, solve puzzles, and create new paths across the island. Upgrade the fish hook to enhance strength, range, and other stats. Scour land and ocean to discover new and rare equipable powers through a robust slot system.

Traverse a sprawling Metroidvania map with rich and diverse biomes, including jungles, volcanoes, mountains, beaches, and even the legendary Menehune village. Go beyond the natural realm, where a hidden spiritual world awaits. Interact with NPCs across the island–some eager to help, others…not so much. Explore and uncover the secrets of the awe-inspiring island paradise all rendered in breathtaking hand-drawn art teeming with vibrant hues.

“After spending so much time in the chilly realm of Ebenezer and the Invisible World, we wanted to create a colorful experience in a different environment while staying true to our love for Metroidvanias,” said Carlos Martin, Founder of Play on Worlds. “With Maui the Shapeshifter, we hope Metroidvania fans will follow us onto the island and take on a whole new adventure.”

Maui the Shapeshifter will be available on PC via Steam. For more information, visit the game’s official website, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and search for #MauitheShapeshifter on social media.

About Play on Worlds

Play on Worlds is a video game company that produces high-quality indie budget games committed to excellence in gameplay and deep universes. The team’s first commercial release was Ebenezer and the Invisible World, a supernatural, fantasy adventure based on Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol. Their follow-up game, Maui the Shapeshifter, continues the team’s passion for high-quality 2D Metroidvanias. 

Today’s all-new Future Games Show trailer invites you to a demonic world hiding in the shadows of suburbia

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 21, 2024 – During today’s Future Games Show at Gamescom, publisher Twin Sails Interactive announced that Bloomtown: A Different Story will launch on Sept. 24, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Developed by Lazy Bear Games (the team behind Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club) and Different Sense Games, explore a seemingly pleasant slice of 1960s Americana in this Persona-inspired JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social elements.

Bloomtown is a quiet and cozy American suburb, but this is only a façade – a demon world is growing beneath the surface, children are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save the town! Playing as Emily and her younger brother Chester on summer vacation, you’ll tame monsters from the Underside and create your own demon-hunting squad with unique team synergies.

Make the most of your summer holiday adventure! Explore the city’s secret areas, exercise at the gym, work at the grocery store, take up gardening, or make resourceful friends. The decisions – and the adventure – are yours!

Key Features

• A New JRPG Adventure: Inspired by beloved classics like the Persona series and Earthbound, Bloomtown balances social life with demon taming, pulse-pounding turn-based combat, and a gripping story. It’s up to Emily to figure out the mysteries of mystical disappearances and save the townsfolk’s souls!
• Two Worlds Collide: Enter the dark Underside which lurks upon the children of Bloomtown. Encounter the inner demons of the townsfolk brought to life as monstrous manifestations of fear and vices.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Use your own demons’ and allies’ unique abilities to defeat fiends and dungeon bosses in turn-based, tactical battles.
• Capture & Tame Demons: Weaken unique demons to capture and add to your own demon-hunting squad. Level up your demons and fuse them to create powerful synergies for battling in the Underside.
• A Summer Vacation to Remember: Fighting demons won’t take up all your time in Bloomtown! Explore the town, pick up jobs, make friends or take it easy – how you spend your time is up to you.

Bloomtown: A Different Story is available to wishlist now on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store. For more information, follow the game on Twitter and join the community on Discord.

About Twin Sails Interactive

Twin Sails Interactive is an international video game publisher, part of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer company since March 2022. Based in Paris, our team of passionate professionals partners with developers to help drive their titles to success. Originally known as a specialist of digital board-game adaptations under the name Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails expands Asmodee’s reach into original, creative titles aimed at a wide audience on PC and consoles. Following the release of the acclaimed Gloomhaven adaptation and Ember Knights‘ full launch crowning its well-received early access period, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems Survival: Fountain of Youth, Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower, Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced. To learn more: www.twin-sails.com.

About Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games is an international game development studio based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We develop games for PC and consoles: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch.

About Different Sense Games

Different Sense Games is an international game development studio based in Vilnius, Lithuania. With our title Bloomtown, we wish to bring memorable gaming experiences inspired by classic JRPGs with modern twists.