The massive fantasy inspired base defence game is out now

Thursday 29th August – 1000 Orks and Team 17 are happy to share that WARCANA launches today on Steam, allowing players to take up the mantle of a formidable magician battling hordes of chaotic monstrous enemies. The single player campaign features 30+ scenarios, and you can also create your own using the in-game editor. Multiplayer is also a key feature of the game and with Battle Royale you can go up against 30 players, where at any given time each player faces off against two direct opponents.

An additional Horde Mode has players race to get the highest kill score and in the Stream Sniper mode, players can experience epic social moments as part of an online community playing against streamers. 

Key features:  

• Unique mix of base defense, RTS and deck-building game genres
• Distinct devotions and tech tree traversal
• Challenging single player campaign and game mode editor
• Epic multiplayer experiences with up to 30 players
• Hundreds of thousands of on-screen units thanks to horde tech

WARCANA is a fantasy inspired base defense, RTS game with a deck-building mechanic. Face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale between 30 other mighty magicians. To stay up to date follow the game on Steam and X. 

About 1000 Orks 

1000 orks is a game studio based in Germany who are working on Warcana, a fantasy inspired real-time base defence strategy game, funded by nordmedia. 

 About Team17 Digital  

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

The game is now available to download on PC via Steam in Early Access  

[Paris, France, 29th August 2024]: Memoriapolis, a captivating strategic city-builder game from French developer 5PM Studio is now available on PC in Early Access via Steam. To celebrate the release the studio premiered a new trailer in the Future Games Show post show at gamescom last week. 

Embark on an epic journey of organic city-building in Memoriapolis. As a visionary ruler, guide your settlement from a humble outpost to a thriving metropolis, spanning from Antiquity to the Age of Enlightenment.

In this innovative strategy game, players must master the delicate balance of urban planning, economic prosperity, and political acumen. Make critical decisions that shape the destiny of your civilization as you navigate through history’s most defining moments.

Memoriapolis Early Access offers a deep dive into the first two eras, Antiquity and the Middle Ages, where players can lay the foundations for a dynasty that will eventually evolve through the last two eras. The Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment will be available in the full edition releasing in 2025 – creating a legacy to be remembered for generations.

“We are thrilled to launch Memoriapolis in Early Access,” said Jean Baptiste, Head of Studio at 5PM. “We are passionate about creating a game that allows players to experience the challenges and rewards of building a city throughout history. We are looking forward to hearing from players as we are committed to working with our community through the final phase of development”

To celebrate the release, Memoriapolis will be available with a 15% discount for the first 14 days following launch. Players who purchase the game in Early Access will receive an exclusive building ‘The Statue of Founders.’

Experience the thrill of building a world that endures. Memoriapolis is available now for PC via Steam in Early Access for €24.99, £20.99, $24.99.  See more information from the developer in a series of developer diaries here.

About 5PM Studio 

Founded in 2022 by professional architect Jean-Baptiste Reynes, 5PM is a game development studio dedicated to creating innovative games that combine real-world architectural principles with gaming mechanics. A longtime advocate for utilising gaming technology within his field, prior to 5PM Studio, Reynes founded ENODO, a company utilising the CRYENGINE to produce real-time interactive tours of architectural and industrial projects. The studio’s latest title, Memoriapolis, a twist on the strategic city-building genre that immerses players in a rich historical setting, released in Steam Early Access in August 2024. 

Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Oct.15

Walnut Creek, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Maximum Entertainment and Dee Dee Creations today launched highly anticipated shooter Squirrel with a Gun onto PCs worldwide. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about the physics of a squirrel utilizing a firearm to unleash chaos across your neighborhood, you came to the right place:

Squirrel with a Gun is now available with a 10% discount on Steam and Epic Games Store. The wacky, nefarious misadventure will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on Oct. 15.

In Squirrel with a Gun, you’ll find yourself starting out as nothing but a rodent with a dream. However, once equipped with one of the many firearms squirrels so often encounter in nature, you’ll use an arsenal of weapons to take on the Agents hunting you down. Need to make a quick escape? Fire off your weapon and use the recoil to propel yourself to safety. With varied guns to collect, RC cars to steal and birthday cake to eat, the world is your acorn in Squirrel with a Gun.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Dee Dee Creations

Dee Dee Creations is a brand-new studio located in New York. They’re a small team of highly dedicated developers with a burning passion for gaming. Using the Unreal Engine and a suite of computer graphics programs, they bring their visions to life.

Month-long celebration highlighting content creators, professional interviews, and the future of Latinx in gaming

LOS ANGELES — Aug. 29th, 2024 — Latinx in Gaming invites gamers around the world to come together during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, September 15th to Sunday, October 13th as it hosts the annual online event, UNIDOS. UNIDOS 2024 will elevate content creators around the world, and Latinx in Gaming’s Vice President Elaine Gomez will cap off the month with a peek at what to expect next from the organization.

Starting on Sunday, September 15th, Latinx in Gaming will shine a light on talented creators across the globe, hosting streamers randomly throughout the month. To help them reach a larger audience, Latinx in Gaming will highlight and share these streams across Twitch and Twitter / X. Creators eager to participate can apply here.

Watch live streamed interviews hosted by the organization aimed at learning more about the creative minds working behind the scenes. The Latinx in Gaming team will provide their perspectives as Hispanic creatives in today’s gaming landscape. Vice President, Elaine Gomez, will close out the day with a glimpse of the future on what’s in store for Latinx in Gaming.

On Friday, September 20th, join UNIDOS and Latinx in Gaming at TwitchCon for a special UNIDOS Somos Twitch Party, followed by networking opportunities with like-minded gaming professionals at the Riot Games x UNIDOS Mixer sponsored by Riot Unidos on Thursday, September 26th. 

Closing out the month on October 13th, the organization will host various streams from the entire Latinx in Gaming community. Giving creators the opportunity to share their content, whether showing off their gaming skills or crafting exquisite cuisines in a cooking stream.

Ahead of UNIDOS 2024, check out the Latinx in Gaming on-site mentorship event at PAX West in Seattle, located at the Summit Building room 432, from Friday, Aug. 30th to Monday, Sept. 2, for an opportunity to meet the team. Join them for guidance on entering the gaming landscape, and learn how gaming professionals can ascend to the next stage of their careers. 

“Latinx in Gaming is a group of passionate people celebrating those of Latinx descent paving a path in the video game industry,” said Cristina Amaya, Founder, and President. “We have grown into a community of hundreds, all with the unified goal of making our voices heard. We’re grateful to our partners for aiding us in providing our community with educational programs and grants to fulfill their lifelong pursuits within gaming, it’s a dream come true.”

For more information about Latinx in Gaming, please visit the official website, join the Discord community, and follow @LatinosinGaming on Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook, and search for #LatinxinGaming on social media.

About Latinx in Gaming

Latinx in Gaming is a nonprofit (501c3) organization connecting Latines across the gaming industry worldwide to promote cultural appreciation and representation in games and related content, providing a platform for Latinx community members to elevate each other and themselves. They are a recipient of the Global Gaming Citizen Award at The Game Awards in 2021.

After more than a year in early access, Mechabellum is finally ready for its full release! In addition to that, a new update featuring a new unit rolled out today.

STOCKHOLM — AUGUST 29th, 2024 — Today, Paradox Arc and Game River announced the release date for their strategy game Mechabellum. The tactical war game, where players command armies of mechs in an online competitive arena, has been in early access for over a year. It will officially launch as version 1.0 on September 26th, 2024, for PC at a suggested retail price of $14.99/£14.99/€14.99. Alongside the release date announcement, an in-game update has also launched today, introducing a new unit.

The full release of Mechabellum introduces new unit techs, specialists, and a seasonal system with rewards, with more content planned for the future. Since its early access debut, Mechabellum has garnered very positive feedback from players, currently holding an 84%* positive review rating on Steam.
Highlights – 1.0 Release Update:

• Launch of Season 1, including earnable rewards such as skins
• Introduction of new unit techs and specialists
• Balancing adjustments, optimization improvements, and bug fixes
• Enhanced tutorial designed for new players
• In-game reward for early access players
• Regular content updates planned for the future

Patch 0.9
In addition to announcing the release date, a new update (Patch 0.9) was rolled out today, introducing several new features to the game. These include a new unit, the Farseer, a tech loadout system that lets players customize unit loadouts for each game mode, and a new badge system, along with several other changes.

Patch 0.9 Key Features:

• New Unit: Farseer
• Tech Loadout System (customize unit loadouts for each game mode)
• New Medal System
• New card visuals
• New monthly tournament

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

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

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

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

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

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Key Features:

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

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

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

About Games Farm 

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

About Grindstone 

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

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

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

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

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

About Kitsune Games

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

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

About MidBoss™

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

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

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

Join the fight to survive the apocalypse 

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

Watch today’s Switch announcement trailer for Eternights here:

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

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

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

About Studio Sai

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Games Done Quick

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