Black Salt Games’ beloved fishing adventure is available today on all platforms, featuring new content and dangers in the depths.

Thursday, 15th August 2024 –  Black Salt Games and Team17 Digital have today launched ‘The Iron Rig’, the highly anticipated second expansion for the multi-award-winning indie fishing adventure DREDGE. Simultaneously, the Complete Edition of DREDGE is now available across all digital platforms, bundling the base game with Blackstone Key, The Pale Reach, and The Iron Rig for the ultimate sinister seafaring experience. 

For both new players and seasoned anglers, The Iron Rig promises to deepen your journey into the foreboding world of DREDGE.

Players will confront the spread of a mysterious ‘Dark Liquid’ threatening the region whilst partnering with the Ironhaven Corporation to gather crucial resources and expand the Iron Rig – a sprawling structure that unlocks new opportunities and rewards with each addition, but progress also brings with it unintended and malicious consequences. 

Intended to be started at any time during their DREDGE adventure, The Iron Rig expansion will include more than 50 new fish species to catch, as well as new characters to interact with and new hazards to overcome. If this is your first time unmooring into the murky yet inexplicable intriguing waters of DREDGE , then the Complete Edition is a great way to start your exploration. The Iron Rig will be £11.99/$11.99/€11.99 and the DREDGE Complete Edition will be $39.99 /€39.99/ £37.99

The DREDGE Collector’s Edition will be available later this year in the USA, Europe, and Australasia and priced at £99.99/€99.99/$99.99.

DREDGE is developed by Black Salt Games and is available to purchase now on Steam, GOG, at the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store, and Microsoft Store. Deluxe versions are available from retail outlets and digitally.

About Black Salt Games

Black Salt Games is a small indie studio from Christchurch, New Zealand driven by a love for video games. The team’s debut title, DREDGE, is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Visit www.DREDGE.game for more information. 

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.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 14, 2024) – Virtuix, the developer of the “Omni One” full-body VR gaming system, is thrilled to announce that Omni One will officially launch on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Following the successful shipment of hundreds of beta units and receiving enthusiastic feedback from early users, Virtuix is pleased to conclude its preorder phase, having secured over 3,000 preorders.

Omni One went through an extensive six-month beta phase, during which over 200 beta users provided invaluable insights. Virtuix is now ready to deliver their state-of-the-art gaming system to consumers. Omni One provides a full-body virtual reality experience, featuring a proprietary 360-degree treadmill that enables players to physically walk, run, crouch, and jump in all directions. The system includes a customized Pico 4 Enterprise headset and a dedicated game store stocked with more than 50 titles optimized for Omni One.

“With the official launch date set for September 10, we’re eager to welcome gamers into the Omni One community,” said Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix. “The overwhelmingly positive reactions from our beta users have fueled our excitement, and we can’t wait to launch Omni One and transform the gaming experience for players of all ages.”

As the launch date approaches, Virtuix continues to add a new game a week to its ever expanding game store. Customers who preordered Omni One can anticipate receiving their units shortly after the launch date. To stay updated on all things Omni One and to learn more about the launch, visit omni.virtuix.com.

About Virtuix:

Virtuix Inc. is the developer of “Omni,” the premier brand of omni-directional treadmills that enable players to walk and run in 360 degrees inside video games and other virtual reality applications. With a commitment to innovation, Virtuix continues to push the boundaries of VR gaming, delivering immersive experiences to users worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Virtuix has raised more than $40 million from individual and institutional investors. For more information, visit www.virtuix.com.

New enhancements rejuvenate nostalgic collection’s decaying world

South Wales, Australia – 14 August 2024 – Sonny Legacy Collection, the definitive edition of the cult classic turn-based Flash games played more than 36 million times, from developer Krin Juangbhanich and publisher Armor Games Studios, rises from the dead with updates for modern hardware on PC via Steam Monday, 30 September 2024. 

Travel back to an undead era of Flash games with Sonny 1 and Sonny 2. Embark on a soul-searching journey as Sonny, a zombie questioning the meaning of his sudden resurrection. Shamble across the frigid Frozen Village, the decrepit Iron Prison, and other deadly zones across both titles. 

Slash and shoot carcasses in turn-based combat. Splatter the remains of frozen zombies, pesky hunters, hardened prison guards, and a bevy of other enemy types. Fight alongside Sonny’s allies and choose from several character classes to fit differing playstyles. Wield blood-thirsty melee weapons and guns to eradicate foes undead and alive alike.

Shape the future of a decaying world by making critical decisions. Whether a series veteran or newcomer, crawl into the definitive edition of the series with newly implemented upgrades for modern hardware. Help Sonny survive increasingly difficult fights, and strategize to overcome the dangers lurking in every corner.

“After releasing Sonny 1 in 2007, I never thought I would revisit the series again,” said Jakrin Juangbhanich, lead developer on Sonny Legacy Collection. “I hope everyone experiments with each weapon and ability in Sonny’s arsenal to make him the greatest undead fighter in the apocalypse.” 

Sonny Legacy Collection enters the zombie apocalypse on Monday, 30 Sept. 2024, on PC via Steam for $9.99 USD. Follow Armor Games Studios on Twitter/X and Facebook for more updates.

About Krin Juangbhanich

Krin Juangbhanich is a prolific game developer with titles like the Sinjid series, Crimson Warfare, Bullet Time Witch, and the Sonny series. He spent many years at Armor Games crafting the next generation of Flash Games. When he isn’t hard at work in software engineering, Krin is putting the finishing touches on the Sonny Legacy Collection.

About Armor Games Studios

Armor Games Studios is both a publisher of unique and creative indie games from all over the world, and one of the internet’s longest-running curated free Flash gaming portals. Play thousands of free games online at http://www.armorgames.com, or visit our publishing website at http://www.armorgamesstudios.com.

The latest video presentation from Antstream reveals the upcoming release on PlayStation, the first Pico-8 games coming to the service, and much more!

London, 14th August: The latest in Antstream’s regular series of Connect Presentations is live and reveals some massive news. Antstream is coming to PlayStation!

The long awaited news that Antstream, the world’s leading retro streaming service, will be coming to both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. During the presentation Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream revealed they will be sharing the official launch date with our partners in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, make sure to follow us on social media for all the latest updates, and add Antstream to your PlayStation Wishlist starting today, August 14th.

Antstream PlayStation Edition will be available on PS4 and PS5 consoles from £39.99/ $39.99/ €39.99  for an annual pass or £99.99/ $99.99/ €99.99 for a lifetime subscription. PlayStation owners can sign up to the wishlist from today using this link.  

Antstream is available on Xbox, Epic, iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung TVs, PC, Mac, and soon, PlayStation. Climb global leaderboards to show off your skills, compete in world tournaments and take on mini game challenges, all while being able to save progress in any of the Antstream library’s 1300+ games, at any point.

Of course, the Antstream August Connect presentation doesn’t stop there. Antstream is celebrating the first anniversary on Xbox, with some incredible stats, such as more than 100 games added to the service in the past year, and nearly 2 million minutes played.

Last month’s launch on iOS as the world’s first streaming game partner on the platform gets even better with the introduction of a 7-day free trial, allowing potential players to try the service before commiting

CEO Steve Cottam, Studio Head Mike Rouse and Creative Director Karl D’Costa talk about the ongoing commitment to the modern retro indie scene, and the announcement that PlayStation 1 Net Yaroze games will soon be coming to Antstream. With the upcoming launch on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, it seems the perfect time to bring back the originality and creativity of Net Yaroze developed software.

The team also revealed that Pico-8 developers can now submit their games to be included on the Antstream service, and that Puzzles of the Paladin and Manbomber are already coming soon.

Further news of the upcoming Vision update is shared, discussing the new competitive features, modern slick interface, game rewards, new ways to play and fully customised player experience, along with a little more information on when players will likely be able to see the new Antstream, although the exact date is still TBA. Current players can enjoy the inclusion of a much requested feature on Antstream right now though: customisable controls.

Aside from the big news, plenty of great trailers for games coming to the Antstream service are on display. From the truly epic opening sizzle video, loads of excellent retro games are given the chance to shine during the presentation, from companies such as IREM, PIKO, Tatsujin and Team17, and from platforms including PS1, NES, Arcade and Amiga.

2024 has already been a huge year for Antstream, and there is still plenty more to come. With the launch for PlayStation on the horizon, more gamers will be able to enjoy their favourite retro titles through the Antstream service, making Antstream the best way to play classic games and retro indies.

Check out Antstream’s August 2024 Connect presentation on Antstream’s YouTube channel.

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest official library of retro games to stream, with more than 1300 titles available to play on multiple devices, including PC, mobile, Samsung TV, Linux, Xbox, iOS and PlayStation. With local co-op, weekly tournaments, hundreds of challenges and a global leaderboard to climb, there are plenty of new ways to play classic games, and Antstream’s cloud system instantly saves game progress so players can put down and pick up games at any time.

Antstream Arcade is available for £39.99, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment of £99.99.

Antstream Arcade

Is the world’s largest officially licensed retro game platform, featuring more than 1300 games available to stream. The extensive and impressive catalogue includes titles from the early systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64, to Arcade classics and games from SNES, Megadrive, and PlayStation One, and even features newly developed arcade games. Tournaments and challenges mean that these classic games can be played in new ways, allowing players to compete with the active community. With the gaming service accessible on a multitude of devices, including PC, mobile, Xbox, PlayStation and more, Antstream ensures you can enjoy gaming anytime, anywhere!

Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune to Receive Major Free Update – The Legacy of the Demon King, Plus Paid DLC – Mother’s Trial

August 14th, Chongqing, China – The unique anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune, is set to expand with a free major update called The Legacy of the Demon King on September 12th, followed by the paid Mother’s Trial DLC.

With over 1,100 very positive reviews on Steam gathered within just 2.5 weeks since launch, Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune has quickly become a fan favorite. The upcoming free update and DLC are set to enhance the gameplay experience, offering even more content for players to enjoy.

In case you missed it, watch the Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune Launch Trailer.

Players can join the adventure by purchasing the game from Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, or PlayStation Store for $24.99 (Standard Edition) or $39.99 (Deluxe Edition).

ABOUT THE LEGACY OF THE DEMON KING FREE UPDATE

The Legacy of the Demon King Update picks up after the final boss fight when the characters are celebrating their victory, resting, and preparing to return home. However, Ezra’s journey is far from over. A mysterious figure warns her that signs of Divine Punishment have emerged, signaling that the wheel of the Demon King’s fate has already begun to spin uncontrollably.

MAIN FEATURES OF THE LEGACY OF THE DEMON KING – FREE UPDATE

• New Hidden Areas: Explore new areas within eight levels, including The Glowing Forest, The Mysterious Cave, The Desert Prison, and The City of Ghouls.
• Over 20 New Monsters: Face off against powerful new monsters, each with its own corresponding magic cores.
• New Weapon Inheritance: Elsa can now inherit Eva’s weapon, adding new depth to gameplay.
• Powerful New Equipment: Discover new weapons, armor, and accessories that push the main team beyond their limits.
• Hidden Boss Encounter: Battle a rumored hidden boss and earn a new swimsuit for free as a reward.
• Plot Tweaks: Uncover additional plot elements that add more depth to the story.

THE MOTHER’S TRIAL PAID DLC

Once players have completed the new content available in the free update, they can continue the adventure with The Mother’s Trial DLC. This paid expansion allows players to face Elsa’s mother in an epic battle within the virtual training room of the airship. Elsa’s mother will test how much her daughter and disciple have grown. The DLC offers high replayability, with players able to take on the challenge multiple times. The release date for the DLC will be announced soon.

Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune was developed by ICE Sitruuna and is available on PC and PlayStation 5.

About ICE Sitruuna

ICE Sitruuna is a development team founded in Chongqing, China. They started with just two people, focusing on producing indie games. Their first project was a roguelike game which earned them hundreds of thousands of dollars. They then used that revenue to develop Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune. Their studio is slowly but steadily growing.

Montpellier, France – August 14^th, 2024. Dear Villagers is thrilled to announce its publishing partnership with Sirio Games on their new game Simulakros (Website, Demo), an exhilarating third-person shooter with rogue-lite elements, coming soon to PC in October this year.

Set in a futuristic world dominated by the malevolent CORP, players will infiltrate their facilities, using advanced combat androids known as Simulakros Units to fight back. With three unique characters, each offering distinct playstyles and weaponry, players can experience intense, fast-paced action while battling deadly robots in ever-changing, randomly generated levels. The demo is live now, giving players an early taste of the chaotic fun.

Simulakros draws inspiration from classic action games while offering modern twists through deep customization and horizontal progression systems. As players gather power-ups and unlock permanent upgrades, each run will offer fresh challenges and opportunities for strategic gameplay. With a mysterious hacker ally by your side, you’ll need to outsmart and outfight the world’s largest corporation to stop their sinister plans. Stay tuned for more details on the official release date, and join the fight against the CORP in this dynamic, high-octane adventure.

KEY FEATURES

• THIRD PERSON FAST-PACED SHOOTER
• RANDOMIZED LEVELS WITH HANDCRAFTED LEVEL DESIGN
• 3 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS (Take control of 3 different Simulakros Units, each having their own unique playstyle with unique weapons, skills and power-ups. 
• CUSTOMIZATION
• HORIZONTAL PROGRESSION

À propos de Sirio Games

Sirio Games is a very small team of friends that met in various bigger studios (CD Projekt Red, Reikon Games, Milestone) and decided to get together to create intense games with a focus on action, game feel and flashy visuals. Simulakros is their debut game as a team.

À propos de Dear Villagers

Basé dans le sud de la France, sous le soleil de Montpellier, nous sommes un label d’édition composé d’une équipe d’une vingtaine de personnes. Ouverts d’esprit et polyvalents, Dear Villagers propose un accompagnement marketing et de production sur mesure. Notre mission : Nous racontons des histoires mémorables à travers des jeux mémorables.

20% DISCOUNT ON STEAM UNTIL 19th AUG!

Proximity mines, spy cameras, and saucy magazines to distract security guards!

CALABASAS, Calif. – August 14, 2024 – Crime Boss: Rockay City 2024’s best new heisting game, rolls out another wave of updates and content as the Crime Boss community goes from strength to strength. The latest haul of killer content in Update 11 goes live today, and includes the following…

• A brand new, ‘pulpy, fictional’ mission set in a diner robbery gone wrong.
• New characters (Wiz and Silver) unlockable through the progression system.
• Proximity Mine, Spy Camera and a ‘Gentlemens’ Magazine to ‘distract’ enemies.
• Improved civilian and bot AI
• Purchasable Tier 3 perks.
• Chat Wheel in multiplayer for simple and quick commands.
• Trajectory lines for throwable equipment
• Daily ‘First Win of the Day’ bonus

And remember, all DLC is still free, and Crime Boss is Steam Deck Verified!

Get ready to show some ghoul spirit! Mattel and Outright Games have just revealed the first-look trailer for their new game—Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™, launching just in time for Halloween (October 29), on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Watch the first-look trailer below

This clawsome new trailer offers a first-look at this spooktacular adventure, showcasing the ghoulest features coming to Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets. Continuing Mattel’s partnership with Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly entertainment, this new game highlights Monster High’s commitment to inclusion and being your true self, while delivering thrilling adventures that both new and long-time fans will enjoy:

Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets Key Details:

• Custom Monster Creation: In the fangtastic 3D platformer, players can create and customise their very own monster to show that it’s cool to be a ghoul. Create a custom monster and show off curse-onal style in the character creator.
• Explore Worlds: Find secrets and uncover the true power of the Hidden Rooms, take a look at the faithful recreation of Monster High’s campus.
• Familiar Faces: Become beasties with the full Boo Crew, and meet fan-favorites like Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, and Frankie Stein™ as you navigate the halls of Monster High™ and uncover its mysteries.

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Take up your shield and become the hero the realm needs in this fantasy action-adventure game, coming to PC and consoles in 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Aug. 14, 2024 — Saber Interactive today announced The Knightling, a new fantasy action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, questing, combat and platforming in a semi-open world. Developed by Twirlbound, the talented indie studio behind the award-winning Pine, The Knightling is a captivating tale of bravery and magic coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Embark on an epic journey wielding a massive, magical shield in this lighthearted adventure for heroes of all sizes!

When Sir Lionstone, the legendary protector of the great city of Clesseia, mysteriously disappears, it’s up to his plucky Knightling to take up his magic shield, become the hero the people need, and find Sir Lionstone before it’s too late. Explore the enchanting lands of Clesseia, battle monsters and bandits, unearth the realm’s long-lost secrets, and unlock the extraordinary powers of Sir Lionstone’s mighty shield. Who says you need a sword to save the day?!

Key Features

• All Heroes Start Small: Play as the Knightling, a brave knight-in-training who must embark on a daring quest to rescue their mentor, the great Sir Lionstone. Battle powerful foes, upgrade and master your abilities, and protect the people of the realm. Gather your courage and prove that even the smallest among us can be a hero!
• The Best Offense Is a Good Defense: Armed with only Sir Lionstone’s magical shield, you must harness its power in action-packed combat to take on the realm’s greatest challenges. Use the shield’s might to block, bash, parry, and create openings in your enemies’s defenses, then finish the job with huge attacks and combos.
• Slide Into Adventure: Set off for adventure across Clesseia’s many varied regions, using the power of the shield to slide across the land. Explore the world, mastering platforming and puzzle challenges to earn rewards for upgrades, and use the shield’s unique movement abilities to traverse the realm with ease.

The Knightling is available to wishlist now on Steam, the PlayStation™ Store, and the Microsoft Store. For more information, visit www.theknightling.com, and follow along with the latest news and updates on Twitter/X, Facebook and Discord.

About Saber Interactive

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

About Twirlbound

Based in Breda, The Netherlands, Twirlbound was founded in 2013 by Marc Peyré and Matthijs van de Laar while in game dev school. Since releasing their award-winning debut Pine, the small indie team continues their quest to develop high-end action adventure games set in gorgeous open worlds, ready to be explored by players of all ages. They are currently working on adventure platformer The Knightling, set to release in 2025.

Action packed animated trailer released – created by renowned artist David Liu!

Burton-on-Trent, UK – 14th August 2024. Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Knight Shift Games are excited to finally announce that Elsie, the thrilling rogue-like action platformer will blast onto PC, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on September 10th, 2024!

Join protagonist Elsie as she blasts her way through a stunning neo-retro world filled with procedurally generated levels where legions of deadly robots stand between you and discovering the truth of the disasters plaguing your home planet. Search for The Guardians, a team of high-tech androids created to protect civilians, who have mysteriously disappeared and hold the key to returning balance to Planet Ekis. 

To celebrate Elsie’s release date announcement, Playtonic Friends has commissioned renowned animator David Liu (https://x.com/AngryangryD) to create an action-packed animated trailer to get pulses pumping ahead of the game’s September launch! If that’s not enough to get your gaming neurons firing, then how about a new theme song recorded and performed for the trailer by fan favourite anime and video game voice actor Elsie Lovelock (@ElsieLovelock), who is also the voice of Elsie! 

Check out the Elsie animated trailer here

But wait there’s more! 

To celebrate Elsie’s Release Date Announcement Playtonic Friends are also giving away a Steam Deck! Check out this link for more details

About Elsie

Elsie is a neo-retro, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action platformer filled with procedurally generated levels and an army of robots to blast through.

After an attack on the City of Neotoño, Dr. Grey takes refuge in a beachside bastion known as the Sapir Wharf. Here, she creates Elsie: an android given a mission to uncover the mystery behind the attack and save planet Ekis from the disasters that have plagued it.

Players must dash, dive, and shoot their way through stages filled with dynamic enemies and intense boss fights, all while performing perfectly timed precision parrying. In this roguelike rollercoaster players will die and die and die again – but you’ll always get back on your feet to embrace the chaos.

Features

• Adrenaline pumping platforming with a unique parry system
• Procedurally generated runs through neon-drenched pixel stages
• Endless synergies with dozens of weapons, skills and augments
• Tons of replayability with hours of content and daily challenges

Elsie will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on September 10th 2024. Fans can add Elsie to their Wishlists for PC and PlayStation now and try out the free PC demo!

About Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.

About Knight Shift Games

Knight Shift Games is an independent game studio based in Miami, FL, USA. We are dedicated to creating stylish games that reflect our core design values of breaking conventions, along with a hint of hardcore Hispanic spice.