New trailer showcasing Cuisineer’s unique blend of cooking and combat available to watch now:
London, U.K. – 27 August 2024 – Following its appearance on today’s Nintendo Indie World showcase, Marvelous Europe alongside XSEED Games and BattleBrew Productions announced that tasty roguelite-flavoured dungeon crawler, Cuisineer, is coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles on January 28, 2025. Elevating its lauded recipe on PC, the beloved roguelite/restaurant sim now plates its enticing gameplay with fresh ingredients like new weapons, year-round festivals, a wardrobe feature, and more tasty inclusions that are sure to spice things up.
Watch the Cuisineer console announcement trailer here:
Pre-orders will be starting soon for the physical editions of Cuisineer in Europe and Australia through participating retailers. Details on digital editions will be announced at a later date.
The new content and features will also be made available to the PC version of Cuisineer simultaneously with the release of the console editions.
Cuisineer‘s food-focused action challenges you to earn your dinner the hard way: by fighting it in a dungeon. Pursue adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding your cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Work with local artisans to customize your kitchen, and tailor your dining hall to the needs of loyal patrons eager to experience the rare recipes you’ve cooked up. The delectable gameplay of Cuisineer is a mélange of flavors sure to please your palate, whether it’s your first bite or a second serving.
Developed by BattleBrew Productions and published by Marvelous Europe in Europe and Australia, Cuisineer will be available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles on January 28, 2025. Previously co-published globally by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer released on November 9, 2023 on Windows PC via Steam.
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
About BattleBrew Productions
BattleBrew Productions is a feisty crew of creators and crafters working on the next generation of games in the sunny island of Singapore. Founded in 2017, they develop and publish the popular BattleSky Brigade series on Google Play for Android and the Apple Store for iPhone and iPad platforms.
Spring 2025 Release Window for Fresh Take on Fan-Favorite Action RPG/Life-simulation Franchise
London, U.K. — 27 August, 2024 — Marvelous Europe revealed Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for the Nintendo Switch™ system and Windows PC via Steam, debuting the first official trailer on today’s Nintendo Direct livestream and announcing a Spring 2025 release. This next-level offering is the latest entry in the popular action-RPG and life-simulation series, and introduces players to the lands of the east for the first time in franchise history with Japanese-inspired visuals and new twists on familiar themes and gameplay elements.
The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay, beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe, is taken in a bold new direction in Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma where you will assume the Earth Dancer powers and fight against the spreading Blight to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.
Choose from one of two protagonists whose destinies are intertwined by mysterious forces. Use sacred treasures to fight against the Blight’s many forms to restore the people, and even gods, to their natural glory. Take farming further, as you’ll manage more than a plot, rebuilding entire villages and cultivating new allies and resources along the way. Explore seasonal-themed villages heavily inspired by traditional Japanese culture, each with brand-new festivals and revamped fan-favourites, as well as charming romance candidates. Embrace your fate. The adventure of a new world awaits.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Key Features:
Bold New Abilities and Weapons: As an Earth Dancer, use the power of dance, sacred treasures, and fresh weapons like the Bow and Talisman to purify the land, farm, and undo the Blight’s damage.
It Takes a Village: Don’t just mind the farm—rebuild entire villages! Construct and place buildings strategically to entice people to return to the villages and contribute. Revive the gods to bring vitality and valuable resources back to the plagued lands.
Your Fantasy Japanese Life: Experience beautiful Japanese-inspired character designs and aesthetics—from festivals to events to monsters. Explore Azuma’s natural landscapes and its seasonal-themed locales steeped in tradition.
Classic Romance and Relationships: Choose between male and female protagonists, then befriend or romance any of the eligible candidates in fully voiced scenarios. Recruit these new friends to aid in battle, too!
Pre-orders for the Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Earth Dancer Edition” will be available soon at participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website for an RRP of €99.99. This stunning collection comes in a custom outer box and includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack CD, an art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, the “Seasons of Love” DLC bundle, additional DLC costumes for your protagonists and their divine sidekick Woolby, and a plush Woolby keychain. The standard edition of the game will also be available to pre-order for an RRP of €59.99. Details on digital editions and pricing will be announced later.
Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam in Spring 2025. The title will be published in Japan by Marvelous Inc. and in the Americas by Marvelous USA. More information can be found on the official website, https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma, and on X @RuneFactory.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread?
Tuesday 27 August 2024 – Today, Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced their sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything! will launch on 24 October on Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Date Everything! lets players explore a world where even the most ordinary objects hold romantic potential. Equipped with “Dateviator” glasses, players chat with everything from the laundry basket to the air itself, discovering unique personalities and outcomes.
Date Everything! features:
100 fully voiced datable characters for players to fall madly in love with.
Branching dialogue that leads to multiple endings for each character.
Over 4 hours of music with each dateable character featuring their own theme.
11,000+ hand-drawn images.
1.2 million words and 70,000 voicelines.
A fully interactive 3d overworld that changes based on choices made in the playthrough.
Full voice acting with a huge cast of familiar voices, including Felicia Day (Supernatural, The Magicians), Johnny Yong Bosch (Bleach, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers) Grey DeLisle (Scooby-Doo, The Last Airbender), and more!
For more information on Date Everything!, please check out the Date Everything! website, and follow Sassy Chap Games on X and Instagram.
About Sassy Chap Games
Sassy Chap games was founded by three voice actors in 2018: Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, and Max Mittelman. Their first game, Date Everything!, was conceived as a fun project that played to their strengths – voice acting, writing, and sound and music production. Over the next four years, they would slowly gather a team of miscreants to join their wacky band and put together a vertical slice that eventually caught the attention of legendary publisher Team17. Since late 2022, this part-time project morphed into full-time infatuation as the initial dream of creating a world with 100 dateable characters was realised. Now a company 50+ strong, Sassy Chap Games hopes that Date Everything! lives up to its lofty promise.
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 Award-winning RPG is Gaining a Clockwork Circus Encore, with Yasunori Mitsuda Appearing Once More as a Guest Composer
QUEBEC CITY (Aug. 27, 2024) – Sabotage Studio today revealed Throes of the Watchmaker, an all-new adventure arriving in Spring 2025 as free DLC for Sea of Stars, the acclaimed turn-based RPG inspired by the golden era of ‘90s role-playing classics. Throes of the Watchmaker was revealed as part of Nintendo’s Indie World presentation today and will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Throes of the Watchmaker finds Valere and Zale, Sea of Stars’ dual protagonists fated to become world-protecting Solstice Warriors, returning to one of the most intriguing characters met during their adventure – the Watchmaker. Today’s announcement trailer shares a glimpse at the spectacular journey ahead:
In Throes of the Watchmaker, Valere and Zale venture into the magical miniature clockwork world of Horloge. This land’s denizens are threatened by a cursed carnival, which will force the Solstice Warriors to adapt to unfamiliar rules to fully realize their mastery of Sun and Moon powers.
Throes of the Watchmaker introduces a revamped fighting style for Zale, who trades in his signature sword to become a skillful juggler, and Valere, who forgoes her staff to dazzle as an acrobat. The DLC will also introduce an entirely new playable character in Artificer, a mechanized, laser-wielding sharpshot, as well as additional areas, music, puzzles and enemies to encounter.
Sea of Stars’ Lead Composer Eric W. Brown will create a stirring new score for Throes of the Watchmaker, once again in collaboration with Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger) who will return as a guest composer with additional original songs.
Throes of the Watchmaker will follow Sea of Stars’ local co-op update, a separate free addition set to allow for three players to journey through Sea of Stars’ main adventure together. Staying true to the game’s roots, the local multiplayer mode will have each player engage in traversal and combat via a new Co-op Timed Hits mechanic. The entirety of Throes of the Watchmaker will also be playable in three person co-op.
Launched last summer to critical praise from media and fans before being recognized with accolades including Best Independent Game at The Game Awards, Sabotage Studio’s Sea of Stars has garnered more than 5 million players and is available across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for $34.99. It’s also free to subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, as well as PlayStation Plus’ Extra and Premium membership tiers.
Indie hit arrives on console and officially leaves Early Access.Available Day One with Xbox Game Pass
LONDON, UK – August 27, 2024 – Embark on an enchanting sandbox adventure to discover a long-forgotten world in Core Keeper, available now on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Xbox Series X|S and PC 1.0.
Watch the Core Keeper Launch Trailer:
With over 2 million copies already sold during Steam Early Access, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure game set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures and trinkets. Set out on adventure alone or explore with friends in online co-op, harvesting relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world.
Explore diverse biomes, level up your skills, encounter the Cavelings, and defeat legendary Titans to unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, fight rival explorers in online PvP, and carve out your own unique adventure alone or with friends in an enchanting sandbox adventure.
Core Keeper is also available today with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud on Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store for Windows.
“After an incredible time in Early Access, we are thrilled to bring Core Keeper to console and launch into 1.0 today,” said Fredrik Präntare, Chief Executive Officer & Game Director at Pugstorm. “We have been overjoyed to see all the love and support players have shown for the game over the last couple of years, with over 2 million players already. We can’t wait for new players to begin their underground adventure today, and to continue this experience alongside them.”
Core Keeper is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One consoles on September 17th. A physical version of Core Keeper will also be available on all console platforms on September 17th, with pre-orders available now.
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine also represents the physical releases for exciting individual digital games such as Lies of P from Neowiz and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
Physical pre-orders are now open, including the standard edition and two special editions
Hertfordshire,27th August 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust are happy to announce that FAIRY TAIL 2, their new action RPG based on the popular franchise FAIRY TAIL, will be released on 13th December, 2024*. In celebration, a new action-packed trailer was unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of the epic action that awaits them. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 is currently in development for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam®.
* The Steam version will be released on 12th December, 2024.
Dive into the epic action of the FAIRY TAIL 2 – PV1 trailer on YouTube below
The newly unveiled trailer gives players a first look at the heroic and speedy magic battles Natsu and the team must unleash in order to defeat their greatest enemy, Zeref, the Emperor Spriggan of the Alvarez Empire. The battles have been completely revamped to reflect the exciting action during combat, and fans will be given the opportunity to use the full scope of the FAIRY TAIL guild members’ skills to triumph over their opponents. Players will need to take advantage of the synergy between different characters to unleash devastating attacks if they are to defeat Zeref and his elite unit of mages known as the Spriggan 12.
In addition to the standard edition, fans can now pre-order two special editions: the “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition, which includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (3 types in total), and more. Fans can also pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 COMBO SET” edition which contains, on top of the items included in the GUILD BOX, a Special Illustrated Canvas Art, with printed autograph of series creator Hiro Mashima.
These products are now available to pre-order. To learn more about these special editions, and future offerings, be sure to sign-up to the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store mailing list.
Additionally, fans will be able to digitally pre-order at a later date the “FAIRY TAIL 2Digital Deluxe Edition” which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, various DLC to enhance the game experience, and more at a later date. More information will be shared soon.
Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 before 6th January 2025 will receive the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus.
FAIRY TAIL 2 is set to be released on 13th December, 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and 12th December, 2024 on Windows PC via Steam®. FAIRY TAIL 2 will include Japanese voices with English and French texts.
The Japanese manga by Hiro Mashima (serialized and concluded in Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine”) is a popular work that has been adapted into anime, movies, and a variety of other media. In a world where magic and dragons exist, the story centres on “Dragon Slayer” Natsu and Lucy, who are members of the FAIRY TAIL guild, and together with their friends, fight against a variety of enemies in this fantasy adventure.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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The new update brings more quests, boat modules and story content
Gaijin Entertainment and Three Whales Studio announce the release of the “Against the Tide” episode for the online nautical adventure game Age of Water.
Players will come face to face with the main villain of the season, receive new quests, upgrade their ships with new modules, fight huge bosses, and also take part in the epic defense of the Three Whales. Those new bosses include a fast boat with flamethrowers, a virtually invulnerable armored boat, and a ship with a smoke screen generator and rocket launchers.
The “Against the Tide” episode concludes the story arc that began with the release of the base game this spring.
You can find out more about Age of Water on the official website of the game.
About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/
Survival Crafting Title from North Beach Games and Free Range Games Arrives on New Platforms with the Golden Update Featuring Crossplay, Sandbox Mode, and More
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Aug. 27, 2024. A new path is revealed… Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are excited to announce that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is available now digitally for Windows PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S console systems at a discounted price of $19.99 for a limited time. As part of the launch, fans new and old can now enjoy the addition of Crossplay between all platforms, Sandbox mode, and a rich deposit of new features, updates, improvements, and more as part of The Golden Update, available today for all platforms. Steam players can also purchase the platform-exclusive Launch Bundle, which includes the game, the official soundtrack with 34 tracks of original music, as well as a stunning art exhibition, all for a limited-time discounted price.
“We are ecstatic to bring The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria to Steam and Xbox, providing the opportunity for a whole new audience to delve into the Mines of Moria,” said John Miller, CEO, North Beach Games. “With the addition of all of the new features and content in The Golden Update, Return to Moria delivers the deepest look yet at a survival-crafting experience based on The Lord of the Rings, and we cannot wait to hear what players think.”
Watch the Launch Trailer on YouTube below:
“Middle-earth Enterprises is thrilled that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria releases on Steam and Xbox today,” noted Fredrica Drotos, Steward, Brand & Licensing at MEE. “We’re so pleased and proud that North Beach Games and Free Range Games are expanding the Middle-earth universe in the gaming space”.
Watch the Golden Update video below:
“The development team has put in so much work since we first launched in October 2023 and we’re really proud of how far the game has come,” said Jon-Paul Dumont, Game Director, Free Range Games. “From Crossplay to Sandbox mode, to all the new content and improvements based on player feedback, we’re more excited than ever for fans to play Return to Moria.”
New content and improvements in The Golden Update include:
Sandbox Mode: Previously only available in beta via the EGS version of Return to Moria, the full launch of Sandbox Mode allows players across all platforms to experience independent exploration and experimentation throughout the mountain. This nonlinear mode unleashes the full potential of the procedural generation system, and the game world is generated with a wide variety of random seeds, meaning each playthrough can vary significantly in layout and difficulty. Because of its inherent unpredictability and minimal tutorials, this mode is recommended for players who are familiar with Return to Moria or other survival games.
Crossplay Across All Platforms: Exploring the Mines of Moria with friends just got easier! Any player on PC via Steam or EGS, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 can now host games to be joined by any other player. Just like non-crossplay games, Steam and Epic players can host 8-player sessions, regardless of the platform the joining players are on.
New Weapons and Armor: Sandbox Mode brings with it recipes for 14 new weapons and armor including a Wolf Skin Hat, Gondorian Shield, Khazad Halberd, and Barôkamlut. Though only discoverable in Sandbox Mode, players can bring new objects into Campaign Mode as long as their Dwarf is equipped with them when transferring over.
New Building Parts and Decorations: Players can spruce up their bases with over 100 new building objects, including new cosmetic decorations such as light fixtures, rugs, banners, home furnishings, tables, tavern signs, and chairs.
Building Improvements: Restoring Moria is now easier than ever with the changes made to the stability system as well as improved object snapping. The pre-placed buildings throughout Moria are now stronger than ever, expanding players’ ability to build expansive bases wherever they choose.
Single Player Pause: To improve the solo player experience, offline players can now pause the game by hitting “escape” on PC or by opening the settings menu.
Ambient Music: Due to popular demand, there is now an ambient music soundtrack to accompany the Dwarves’ ventures through Moria.
Difficulty Settings: Players can now fine-tune the difficulty level for various aspects of the game including enemy aggression, combat, horde, siege and patrol frequency, world and mining drops, and survival.
Bug Fixes and Improvements: For more details on the various updates, fixes, multiplayer connectivity improvements, and more introduced to the game, players can visit the official website.
The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer (voiced in-game by actor John Rhys-Davies), players band together as a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria — known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf — in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude and teamwork, delving deep into the mines of Moria to recover its treasures in the hopes of one day restoring them to their former glory.
Developed by Free Range Games and Published by North Beach Games, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is available now on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system, and Xbox Series X|S for an MSRP of $24.99 USD, and has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and has a PEGI 12 rating.
The launch of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria onto Steam and Xbox follows the recent announcement of North Beach Games Prague, a new development studio from North Beach Games. With the formation of the new studio, the company will leverage decades of collective experience handling some of gaming’s biggest licensed IP and its proven track record of success releasing genre-defining survival crafting games to evolve into a multi-faceted business that not only publishes games on PC and consoles, but also develops them internally through its global footprint.
About Free Range Games
Free Range Games, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a video game developer founded in 2009 by veteran developers and longtime collaborators. Free Range Games’ mission is to make games people find meaningful, memorable, and fun.
About North Beach Games
North Beach Games is a global independent game company that publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. Its mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. The company opened a new internal development studio in 2024 in Prague, to expand its global footprint as a premier expert of survival crafting and RPG experiences. Most recently, North Beach Games has published The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ with developer Free Range Games and licensing partner, Middle-earth Enterprises for PC via the Epic Games Store and the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system in 2023, with versions for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S console systems scheduled to release in August 2024.
About Middle-earth Enterprises
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than half a century.
Bandai Namco Europe today announces that TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 7th November 2024. This new version will support up to 120 fps, a first on home consoles, include collaborative songs and mini characters exclusive to the new versions. In addition, a demo is also available now on P platforms. on all platforms.
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival lets players explore Omiko City, where everyone’s favourite Taiko elements come together in one place, with Don-chan and Kumo-kyun. With several modes that will have players experience the ultimate celebration of music in the Story mode, try fun modes with up to 4 players in the Taiko Land or face other players online in the Dondoko Town. TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival features 76 songs, including “Gurenge”, “Feel Special” and “Racing into the Night”.
The Taiko Music Pass, a paid music subscription service, also expands the game song library with more than 700 songs that can be accessed at anytime. In addition to the Standard Edition, the digital exclusive Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ｰ The Setlist Edition is also available, containing popular hits.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ― Standard Edition
Base Game
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ― The Setlist Edition
Base Game
Song Collection Sets*:
Anime Songs Collection (9 tracks)
Pops Collection (14 tracks)
Vocaloid™️ Songs Collection (9 tracks)
Pre-order Bonus
The Namco Game Music Pack featuring 5 tracks from classic Namco titles, is available as a pre-order bonus for the digital version. Tracks include:
SYMPHONIC VALKYRIE
EAT’EM UP! (from R4 -RIDGE RACER TYPE4-)
GOING TO LUNATEA (from Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil)
Boku no→Chikyu (Mr. DRILLER Drill Land)
The arrow was shot (from TALES OF THE ABYSS)
Pre-orders are also available for new Hori Tatacons for PlayStation and Xbox, with more information available on each link.
*Only available as a digital download on all platforms. “The “Anime Songs Collection”, “Pops Collection” and “VOCALOID™️ Collection”are planned for individual sale from 7 November 2024
About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
Big Discounts Across The Toplitz Productions Game Catalog With Up To 85% Off
Oberhaching, Germany, August 27th, 2024 – Independent publisher Toplitz Productions is excited to announce its range of discounts and big savings to be had in its latest publisher Steam Sale.
Gamers can grab some wallet friendly bargains across Toplitz Productions vast range of titles including the critically acclaimed Medieval Dynasty which now includes co-op mode and new map, the Oxbow and is currently 30% off for PC. Bringing feudal Japan to life in all its vivid glory as well as its latest Ikigai update is Sengoku Dynasty with 30% off its RRP and 30% off its Digital Deluxe Edition. Recent new release survival adventure game Serum is 30% off its RRP, and Wild West Dynasty which left Steam Early Access last week can be snapped up for 40% off. Keeping the Dynasty theme going, Lumberjack’s Dynasty hacks a decent 70% off too.
If keeping the summer alive for a little longer sounds like a nice idea, then gamers can grab Garden Simulator with 75% off.
Hotel Giant, Hotel Giant 2, Industry Giant and Industry Giant 2 bring some big industry deals and are each discounted by 80% off their RRP.
Mystic survival adventure game Starsand provides desert based thrills with 50% off, great for fans of open-world games with added mystery. Players can also get the Starsand Digital Supporters Pack for 60% off.
Farmers Dynasty is a steal at 80% off, and football management fans can keep their season alive with 50% off GOAL! The Club Manager too.
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 X (Twitter), Facebook, the official website and Instagram.
