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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Direct links for devcom:

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

About devcom

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cutting Room Floor

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

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

Plunderer’s Instinct

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

8 MM Camera Feature

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

Couch Co-Op

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

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

About The Casting of Frank Stone

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

About Behaviour Interactive

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

About Supermassive Games

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

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

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Crossover event features beloved KOF characters, with rewards for new and returning players

TOKYO – Aug. 22, 2024 – Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, the multi-platform single-player adventure JRPG with more than 15 million downloads from Wright Flyer Studios, today launches The King of Fighters: Another Bout, an official collaboration with SNK’s legendary fighting game series, available on Steam for PC, iOS, and Android.

See details of the crossover here: https://en.another-eden.jp/ 

The latest in a series of crossovers with esteemed franchises, The King of Fighters: Another Bout features contributions from Laggia, pro KOF player, SNK World Championships 2023 winner, and WFS game designer, along with BON, a fellow game designer and caster for EVO and SNK official tournaments. 

Their passion and expertise enabled the dev team to come up with all-new mechanics that give a fighting-game feel to Another Eden’s turn-based JRPG battle style, and inspired the art team to pore over the original The King of Fighters character animations frame by frame to authentically recreate them for the crossover.

Join protagonist Aldo and his companions from across time and space on his next adventure as a mysterious invitation beckons him to a tournament he must win to save the world. His journey brings him to a giant arena called Darkest Noah, where he must join forces with fighters summoned from The King of Fighters universe to uncover the darkness lurking nearby.

Play as iconic King of Fighters characters Kyo Kusanagi, Mai Shiranui, Terry Bogard, and Kula Diamond, with other characters Iori Yagami, K′, Athena Asamiya, B. Jenet, and Omega Rugal also appearing throughout the course of the King of Fighters Symphony. Advance each playable character’s story to find the truth behind this sinister tournament. Master a new King of Fighters-inspired battle system while unleashing Special Moves and Super Special Moves through correctly chained inputs. 

View introduction videos for each character here:

Kyo Kusanagi:

Mai Shiranui:

Terry Bogard:

Kula Diamond:

Enter the Hunting Phase before each fight to gather battlecores to earn useful buffs. Choose a three-character team of heroes from both Another Eden and The King of Fighters and engage in one-on-one battles. Try to take down each of the three team members in succession in true King of Fighters style. 

As a special campaign for those joining the world of Another Eden, first-time players can earn 1,000 Chronos Stones between now and September 30. Additionally for a limited time, players can enjoy a boosted login bonus and get up to 1,000 total Chronos Stones, can receive an additional 1,000 as a reward for starting the Symphony, and can choose a five star character to join their team by clearing an early game chapter. 

For those who haven’t played recently, log in during the campaign duration for a maximum of ten days to receive a welcome back gift of 100 Chronos Stones, for a total of up to 1,000 Chronos Stones. Existing players can also invite new or returning players to the game, and both players can receive a special gift (restrictions apply – see website for details).

Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space’s crossover Symphony, The King of Fighters: Another Bout is now available on Steam for PC, iOS via the App Store, and Android via Google Play.

For more information on Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, please visit the official website and follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

Play the demo for the first time on the Gamescom show floor

Walnut Creek, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2024) – Maximum Entertainment and developer Brimstone today, during Gamescom, revealed the first full look at the highly anticipated chaotic open-world city builder, Overthrown. Today’s trailer showcases the wild antics players can expect once they get ahold of the powerful crown that allows them to take charge of their kingdom:

Pick up and throw anything – small objects like logs to massive, towering pines – to build and maintain your land. Even hurl your very own citizens. Construct and manage your territory either alone in single-player mode or with friends in up to six-player co-op. 

Harness the power of a magical crown to defend townsfolk from bandits and mutants. Build, gather resources, explore, and farm to turn a fledgling state into a commanding, self-sustaining community. Grab your friends, don your crown and prepare to take your land from meager to mighty.

Overthrown will launch this fall into Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Pass via Game Preview on console and PC and will later release into 1.0 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Wishlist Overthrown on Steam today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133500/Overthrown/

Gamescom attendees will have the opportunity to experience Overthrown for the very first time on the show floor in the Indie Arena Booth or with Microsoft. 

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 Brimstone Games

Brimstone is a fully remote, international indie team founded in Sweden and spread across more than ten different countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. As a studio we focus on creating chaotic and innovative sandbox games. For more info visit www.brimstone.games

Try the award-winning mining adventure for free and check out brand new 1.0 features ahead of the official launch

LONDON, UK – August 22, 2024 – Pugstorm and Fireshine Games are excited to invite Steam players to check out the beloved mining adventure Core Keeper for free this weekend, letting explorers begin their underground adventure ahead of the game’s 1.0 launch next week.

Available from 6pm BST today until August 26th, Core Keeper’s Steam Free Weekend lets players discover the award-winning sandbox adventure for free, with the option to select Classic Worlds for complete access to the current Early Access version of the game and – for the first time ever – 1.0 Worlds to get an early look at some of the exciting new content coming with next week’s 1.0 Update.

Discover the new Mage and Warlock combat playstyles and check out the powerful new world generation tool, one of the major new features coming with Core Keeper’s 1.0 Update, to customise your worlds with various parameters and geometry. Get a head start on your new 1.0 World, building your base, gathering resources, levelling up your character, exploring diverse biomes, and taking on the opening bosses ahead of the game’s full 1.0 launch next Tuesday, August 27th.

Anybody who purchases the game will be able to carry over any worlds, characters and game progress made during the Steam Free Weekend to the full 1.0 release when it launches on August 27th. (Please note: Players are strongly recommended to start with 1.0 Worlds to continue story progression following the launch of the 1.0 Update. Classic Worlds are included in the Free Weekend to experience Core Keeper’s full Early Access content, but will not support critical content introduced with next week’s 1.0 Update.)

Players who currently own Core Keeper on Steam Early Access will also be able to access the new world generation feature and combat playstyles during the Steam Free Weekend, giving them a head start to build new 1.0 Worlds and discover new features ahead of the 1.0 Update.

With over 2 million copies already sold on Steam Early Access, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure that can be played single-player or online with friends.

Harvest relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and explore a dynamically evolving world waiting to be unearthed. Explore mysterious biomes, level up your skills, encounter the Cavelings, defeat legendary Titans, and unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, and carve out your own unique adventure alone or with friends in an enchanting underground sandbox.

Core Keeper will be available on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Xbox Series X|S and PC 1.0 on August 27th, and the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One consoles on September 17th. To keep up with the latest info & updates, follow @CoreKeeperGame on X and join the community on Discord.

About Pugstorm

Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy. For more information, please visit pugstorm.eu. 

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.

New content and gameplay improvements give players even more reasons to drop into SCUM’s thrilling survival experience

Thursday 22 August 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex and Gamepires are excited to announce that a new update for open-world survival game SCUM has dropped onto the Island today, bringing highly-requested new features, returning content, and a variety of gameplay improvements.

Turn your eyes to the sky in the 0.945 Update with the introduction of the Dropship, an assault aircraft that launches deadly attacks against the base of top performing players and squads, providing a brand-new survival challenge to long-term players. Dropships will initially be available on a limited number of servers, giving players an opportunity to try out the new content before it gets rolled out across the game.  

Hop back onto the Quad Vehicle, a returning all-terrain vehicle that’s back and better than ever with a new modular design, and add some personal flair to your base with the new Base Building Painting, a highly-requested feature that lets players decorate their base or apply colour strategically to create a camouflaged stronghold. 

New to SCUM? The 0.945 Update introduces an improved early game experience, with a tweaked learning curve that allows for a better introduction to new players.

Key Features of the 0.945 SCUM Update:

• Survive the Dropship – Available on private servers, the Dropship attacks from the skies with deadly accuracy, dropping an assault Sentry onto the bases of the top squads in each world and providing a new challenge for long-term SCUM players.
• The Quad Vehicle is Back! – Back and better than ever, the return of the Quad Vehicle promises a fast way to escape deadly encounters and move swiftly across the Island.
• Improved Stealth Mechanics – Experience a refreshed stealth system, making the silent but deadly approach a viable way to hunt other players and avoid the hordes. 
• Loot Spawn Improvements – Improvements to loot spawns will encourage players to discover different locations across the Island on the hunt for the most lucrative rewards. But be wary of the dangers that may await as you venture into unknown enemy territory…
• New Clothing and Vehicle Attachment Drops – A new clothing item, the Beret, arrives in SCUM today and the returning Vehicle Attachment feature is back. Get your hands on the car radio to make those long car rides across the island that much more enjoyable amid the chaos.
• Improvements for New Players – Discover an improved early-game experience, with an enhanced learning curve to allow for a more forgiving introduction and improvements for new players.

More information about SCUM can be found on the website.

About Gamepires

Founded in 2010 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, Gamepires has over a decade of experience in game development. Gamepires is best known for its breakout hit SCUM, a next generation, open world survival game available on Steam. Since its Early Access launch, SCUM has sold more than 3 million copies, consistently features in Steam’s 100 most played games, and has won numerous critical awards.    

About Jagex   

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

It’s Time to Re-awaken The Shinobi Inside!It’s the final countdown! 7, 6, 5…

Berlin, 22 August 2024 – The wait is almost over! In seven short days, ININ Games, in collaboration with Tengo Project and Natsume, will release the highly anticipated, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn! Set to launch on August 29, 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S & X, and PC Steam, this release is definitely not one to miss!

This revitalised masterpiece pays homage to its original classic 90’s NES title by combining the authentic retro action gaming feel with brand new 16-bit graphics, new music and even a brand new game stage!

At the heart of this revival is Tengo Project, the Natsume development team behind “Wild Guns”, “Pocky & Rocky Reshrined” and “The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.” With this new release,  “Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn,” Tengo Project continues on the wave of action-packed, brain bursting, mindless retro gaming fun

What are you waiting for? Pre-order Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn today! Still not sure if it’s right for you? Play the free demo available on Nintendo eStore and Xbox Store (PlayStation coming very soon) – … we know you wanna!

About ININ

ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label for high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like “Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World,” “Cotton Reboot,” and “CrossCode,” ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as “Bubble Bobble” and the legendary “Space Invaders.” In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector’s editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.

About NatsumeAtari

Natsume Atari Inc. has been consistently developing software for game consoles for the past 30 years. Using production techniques cultivated over many years of development, we continue to provide high quality software for both home and handheld game consoles and developing software on the latest gaming platforms as well. While working mainly as a contract development company, we also provide services from product planning to development. Created by our skilled development staff, our titles have been made with particular care to good game feel while playing and were well received by our clients and customers.

We also do the planning to smartphone applications and mobile content, while being highly flexible to handle a variety of needs, such as mobile site management for anime titles and smartphone game development. Development is currently handled by two studios, one located in Osaka and the other in Nagoya.

About Dynamic Production　

Since its establishment in 1969, Dynamic Productions has been engaged in the management of manga artists, novelists and manga authors, including Go Nagai, as well as producing newly drawn manga, planning various events and managing the copyrights of its artists.

About Mikio Tachibana

Born 11 May 1976 in Saitama Prefecture. After working as an assistant to Go Nagai, he made his debut in 2004 and has since published serialised works such as Mazinger Otome and Mazinger Otome Taisen.He continues to publish short manga, newly drawn manga and illustrated works in all genres.　©1990-2024 NatsumeAtari Inc. Published by United Games Entertainment GmbH　 illustration ©2023 Mikio Tachibana/Dynamic Production  

Version 1.0 of fully overhauled city builder/action adventure mix available today

Oberhaching, Germany, August 22, 2024 – Developer Moon Punch Studio and Publisher Toplitz Productions are thrilled to announce that Wild West Dynasty, the sandbox city builder mixed with survival adventure, leaves Early Access today and is moving into version 1.0 with its highly anticipated new content-rich update.

This update marks the biggest milestone in the development of Wild West Dynasty yet. Not only a culmination of all improvements made since its start into Early Access, version 1.0 brings a plethora of previously unreleased improvements and additions with it. Virtually no stone was left unturned. With a new engrossing story, a stagecoach full of gameplay enhancements, improved performance and visuals as well as new elements like the fresh analysis feature to learn new crafting recipes, there has never been a better time to start settling in the American frontier of the 1800s.

Watch the release trailer on YouTube below:

Explore the wide open landscape, find and exploit resources and help other settlers to find a home in the barren wasteland of the American Midwest. With a deep building and decoration system that also allows wide customization, you can make your Wild West dreams become reality. Manage the denizens and villages to make sure everybody is performing to their best ability or set up treks to other settlements to exchange wares and ressources.

Follow the brand-new storyline, focus on building a life on the edge of the American frontier or anything in between: Catering to a variety of playstyles, Wild West Dynasty gives you the ultimate freedom to experience the wild west as you see fit.

Wild West Dynasty version 1.0 is available now. More information on the game can be found on the official Steam product page.

Features

• Survive, Build, Manage
  Conquer the harsh environment. Survive the elements. Build your homestead and convince other settlers to join you. Manage natural and human resources, so not only you but also the whole settlement will prosper. This is your chance to show how the West was won.
• A New Beginning
  Follow the optional story of the game’s new protagonist John Ryder. Uncover the history and secrets of Red Rock and its inhabitants, make friends and face enemies. Your decisions matter and can mean the difference between life and death, your own included.
• Build a Life
  You might start by just building a simple house for yourself. But before you know it, you have to manage a full settlement with inhabitants and their needs and of course the required resources to progress. And don’t forget to decorate the buildings with a huge number of craftable items and furniture. DIY has never been this easy.
• First Person Perspective
  Immerse yourself in the visually stunning world of Wild West Dynasty. Exploring, building, decorating, hunting and all the other activities are even more intense with the optional first person view.
• The Heart and Soul of the Settlement
  Only the community will be strong enough to thrive and survive. Manage your settlements to make sure that there are enough resources, food and water available to your fellow settlers. Arrange treks to transport goods between all your settlements and distribute jobs so everyone will prosper.
• Explore the Open World
  Enjoy the beauty of a fictitious version of the American frontier. Explore the prairie and its wildlife, discover settlements and tap new resources needed to advance either your home or the communities you support.

About Toplitz Productions

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

Utilize Ambushes, Traps, and Conscript to Help Turn the Tide of War!   

BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aug. 22, 2024 – KOEI TECMO America and developer Kou Shibusawa today revealed a slew of advanced battle techniques to their highly anticipated strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE. The tactical simulation is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features, as well as a host of new content to deliver the most complete Romance of the Three Kingdoms experience to date. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE is currently in development and will be available Oct. 24, 2024 digitally on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®.

Utilizing the transformed battles of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE, players will lean heavily, not only on their invading armies, but on human relationships.In “Parliament”, when selecting “March” to invade enemy cities, players will “Adjust” units participating in battle. Players will have decisions to make on leaders and their deputies along with other factors including: “Troop Type” such as infantry and heavy cavalry, “Siege Weapons” like rams and breaching towers, and “Ships” for crossing water. The battlefield includes various terrains such as plains, mountains, and rivers, so advantageously organizing units will be the key to winning strategy, as the selection of officers affects both the unit’s abilities as well as the possible tactics and the difficulty of coordination with other units. By considering the relationships among officers, players can form a more powerful army.

Additionally, players will find that “Conscript” impacts both domestic affairs and strategies. Throughout the game, soldiers will gradually increase each season based on the draft population, which is relative to the city’s population. If players wish to recruit soldier’s more quickly, they can select “Conscript” during parliament, but this will also lower the city’s public order. If the public order falls below a certain level, it may lead to unrest or rebellion, including penalties like being unable to “Conscript”. Besides the decision between military strength and city stability, this feature also adds depth in gameplay as player can apply new strategies like using schemes to lower the public order in an enemy city to block their conscription.  

In addition, players will be able to setup traps for incoming armies, utilize ambushes by placing armies out of the line of sight in areas such as forests or rocky terrains, and use defensive buildings such as “Watchtower”, “Gate”, and “Signal Tower”, each with unique effects on the defensive side of the battlefield. “Tactics” from Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit will also be significantly upgraded as categories will increase from 15 to over 40, while the effects of tactics will be revamped and the overall balance adjusted.

Battles also feature elements such as “Stratagem”, which have a wide-ranging impact, and “Link Forged” where friendly officers lead their units cooperatively. By combining these with features like “Troop Types” and “Tactics”, players can fight enemy armies more effectively. Particularly, officers with unique battle traits, like Guan Yu, can create dramatic scenarios where they wipe out tens of thousands of enemy troops by skillfully coming these elements, even allowing for legendary comebacks akin to the “Battle of Chibi”!

For more information on Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE , be sure to visit the official site.

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