Latest Gameplay Reveal for Toplitz Productions Intense Action Melee Game

Oberhaching, Germany, August 20th, 2024 – Independent development team RealityArts Studio and Publisher Toplitz Productions are thrilled to reveal the new gamescom trailer for their brutal action melee game Unawake ahead of the games first appearance on console to games media in Cologne.

The new title by Turkish based RealityArts Studio, which has already received several international awards and has twice won the Epic Mega Grant, focuses on brute action in a dystopian apocalypse.

Check out the new Gamescom trailer for Unawake below.

The Unreal Engine 5 powered title will bring action-packed, yet tactical skirmish combat thick and fast as players try to survive in an end-time caused by angels and demons. Unawake’s nightmarish world is brought to life by stunning world design visuals set against a narrative of an epic battle against impossible odds, where players decide the fate of humanity and determine the future of an Earth marked by merciless wars between creatures from heaven and hell.

Unawake utilizes Audio2Face technology from NVIDIA to enhance its character animations working in tandem with Epic’s MetaHuman toolset. The technology is made possible with generative AI to create emotional and lifelike facial animations from pre-recorded voiceover samples, adding an incredible realism to npc characters.

The intense action, combining dynamic first-person melee combat, a rich character progression and a deep loot system will let players level up their character as well as customize their loadouts and a vast number of weapons as they face harder, more challenging adversaries set within its dark twisted fantasy universe.

“Toplitz Productions is thrilled to be presenting games media with their latest look at Unawake at gamescom. The visceral action led gameplay,deep progression system combined with the power of Unreal Engine 5 and Nvidia’s Audio2Face technology is a true testament to pushing the boundaries of narrative and immersive experiences” says Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions.

Further information on Unawake is available on the official product page on Steam, where the game can already be wishlisted.
Gamers are also invited to join the games Discord channel here.

About RealityArts Studio

RealityArts Studio, founded in Istanbul 2016 by film and production veterans Ismail Kemal Ciftcioglu and Bahar Baziki, swiftly rose to prominence as Turkey’s premier independent gaming company. Their Steam Greenlight success propelled them onto Steam’s platform, and they gained recognition from industry giants like Epic Games, Nvidia, Microsoft Turkey, HTC Vive, and MSI. Honored by Endeavor in 2016 and four times by Epic Games with 3 Epic Megagrants and a Best Game award; they secured a coveted place in the global indie game community. https://realityartsstudio.com/

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 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, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.

Journey Beyond the Edge of the World, Markus Koepke’s atmospheric first-person adventure currently in development for PC, is making its debut at this year’s gamescom, but those unable to attend don’t have to miss out on experiencing what the game has to offer as an early demo will also be available on Steam tomorrow on August 21st.

In this first public demo, players will get an introduction into the game’s surreal retro-sci fi story set in 1953, and get the opportunity to solve an environmental puzzle that highlights the game’s rope physics amidst a treacherous storm. They will also experience the eerie atmosphere enveloping the fishing vessel they find themselves on, as they operate a mysterious device called the Temporal Resonance Localiser, allowing them to use the game’s spatial audio mechanics.

In Journey Beyond the Edge of the World you explore a storm-ravaged interactive ship, fixing broken navigational equipment, repairing leaks and solving other item-based and environmental puzzles to unlock new parts of the story, which is told through a unique combination of narrative, music and spatial audio.

The game’s low-poly, pixelated retro look is complemented by atmospheric lighting, modern visual effects, and realistic water simulation. Handcrafted sounds fully immerse you in the world through Spatial Audio, providing three-dimensional sound that works on any headphones, making for a truly unique audiovisual experience. Using the Spatial Audio features players can focus on specific sounds leading them to memories, which in turn allow them to step through time and tackle new puzzles.

The story is told through narrated ambient music tracks. Each story chapter is locked behind a puzzle. Solve the puzzle – unlock the music. With each chapter, the ship and its surroundings change, adapting to the events that take place in the music; taking you closer and closer to the Edge of the World – and beyond.

With this demo the developer is also looking for feedback, so leave your impressions on the Steam Community Page or join the Journey Beyond the Edge of the World Discord to share your thoughts. 

About Markus Koepke

Markus Koepke is an experienced commercial cinematographer and filmmaker with a new found passion for making video games. After developing and releasing a number of small projects he is now focusing on his most ambitious game to date, “Journey Beyond the Edge of the World”. With this game, Markus combines his skills in crafting cinematic images with his other love, composing electronic music, blending the two artforms in a unique way.

The Farming Life Explored in Latest Gamescom Trailer

Oberhaching, Germany, August 20th, 2024 – Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly reveal their new gamescom trailer for Farmer’s Dynasty 2.

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 will form part of Toplitz Productions multi-title line up of games it will be showcasing in Cologne ahead of the games launch in the fall of 2024. The latest trailer gives players another look at the game before they embark on the farming life and forge their own farming legacy. Farming sim fans will get  to use various resources and tools, renovating buildings into a functioning agricultural base to establish their agricultural dynasty, and build out community relationships helping other nearby farms. Budding farmers will use a variety of older traditional farming vehicles with the chance to also use newer modern farming appliances to tend to their range of crops and undertake their daily work during an earlier timeline, or one set in current times.

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 provides a beautifully realized open-world farming simulation alongside a main campaign and an assortment of captivating side quests for players to live, build and farm as they bring their farming dreams to life. For more information on the game, head over to the games official Steam page here. 

Gaming Press and Media are invited to Stop By The Toplitz Productions booth in Hall 4.1 – Booth# D38 – C29 and check out Farmer’s Dynasty 2.

About Umeo Studios

Umeo Studios is a small independent development studio nestled in Poland, dedicated to providing engaging player experiences, their previous titles include Lumberjack Dynasty and Farmers Dynasty.

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 those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

Starcom: Unknown Space, a single-player open-world space ARPG and follow-up to the Indie hit Starcom: Nexus, entered Early Access in December of 2022. Since then, more than 20,000 players have designed their own starships and obsessively explored its mysterious universe.

With over 92% positive player reviews on Steam, the game is about to graduate to its 1.0 release, coinciding with the start of Steam’s Space Exploration Fest on September 2, 2024.

Players love:

• Vast, fully open-world, bespoke universe
• Innovative ship-building system
• Large tech tree with myriad weapons and special abilities to unlock
• Fast-paced combat where enemies can be shredded for loot
• Beautifully rendered galaxy with over 200 custom “anomalies” to investigate
• Intriguing, deep storyline with alliances, treachery, and a galaxy-spanning mystery to unravel

Most of all, players love the sense of exploration and discovery: the feeling that the next star system will reveal something terrifying, weird or wonderful. Sometimes all three.

About the Starcom Game Series

The Starcom ® games are developed by Wx3 Labs, LLC, based in Watertown, MA. The first Starcom was released as a Flash game way back in 2009 and immediately established a cult following with over 2 million web plays. Based on player demand, the first stand-alone PC title Starcom: Nexus was released on Steam and GOG in December 2019 and sold well over 60,000 copies. Starcom: Unknown Space entered Early Access in December 2022.

Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1750770/Starcom_Unknown_Space/

First playable demo of the roguelite at gamescom 2024

Berlin, August 20, 2024 – German developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games is presenting its latest game at gamescom: Net.Attack() is a top-down action roguelite for anyone who wants to feel like a hacker but doesn’t have the necessary programming skills. The title, which will be released on PC via Steam, can be played at gamescom in Hall 10.2 at the Home of Indies Booth (Stand B041).

The first gameplay of Net.Attack() can be seen in the teaser:

Net.Attack() will be presented to the public for the first time at gamescom and offers a node-based coding mechanic that is intuitive to use and allows players to easily construct powerful attacks and put them to the test against waves of threats. Hobby hackers experience fast-paced top-down action in this survivors-like game, where they are pushed to their strategic limits in every round and constantly face new challenges. In each session, the code must be adapted and the attacks optimized. All you need is a hoodie, and the hacker feeling is perfect.

Features:

• Intuitive node-based coding: Revolutionizes coding by providing a drag-and-drop node system that turns complex coding concepts into visual, manageable components. This user-friendly interface allows you to easily construct and refine powerful algorithms, making the art of coding both fun and accessible to everyone, regardless of prior programming knowledge.
• Dynamic gameplay: Engage in fast-paced, top-down action where each round pushes your strategic limits.
• Endless possibilities: No two playthroughs are the same in Net.Attack(). The game constantly evolves with new challenges that test your problem-solving skills and creativity. Each session offers unique scenarios that require you to adapt and optimize your code and attacks.
• Rich content: With a huge variety of unlockables, including new nodes, characters and more, players can enhance their attacks and create new combinations of effects. 

In addition to Net.Attack(), Let Them Trade, Solnox – Grimoire of Seasons, Tile Rush and Beat Slayer from ByteRockers‘ Games can also be played at the Home of Indies booth in Hall 10.2, Stand B041 at gamescom 2024.

More information on ByteRockers’ Games can be found on the official website.  

About ByteRockers’ Games

Founded in 2008 by Martin Knauf and now managed by Maik Reichelt, ByteRockers’ Games’ goal is to develop unique games. With the vision of developing something new from every project, ByteRockers’ set no limits to themselves and their imagination. Combined with the best possible working conditions, the company sets new standards for innovation and creativity in the games industry every day.

Check out the first playable demo and developer Steam Broadcast

Barcelona, Spain – 19 August 2024. Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Gatera Studio are thrilled to announce that their exciting 2.5D rhythm-action puzzle platformer Antro will be participating in the Steam Rhythm Fest running from 19-26 August. 

Fans will be able to download a playable demo for Antro during the event and check out the first-ever Steam Broadcast, during which the Gatera Studio team will showcase never-before-seen gameplay from the game. 

Antro will be released globally via digital channels for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. Fans can add Antro to their Steam Wishlist now.

Watch the Antro teaser trailer below

About Antro

After The Collapse, only 1% of humankind survived and was forced to take refuge underground. Under the old city of Barcelona stands Antro, a dirty and dark hole divided into geographical strata. The inhabitants of the lowest levels fight for survival by working forced labour, while the ones in the higher levels rule over the new underground world. 

Antro’s government has become a totalitarian system, handing power over to a corporation based on technological overproduction and the automation of sectors known as La Cúpula. Freedom of speech has been censored, art and music are forbidden, and a rebellion seems to be coming to life inside the den in which they’re living.

Journey through the most remote places in the underground metropolis of Antro, and join the protagonist, Nittch, as you embark on a mission to deliver a package to a mysterious, unknown recipient. While you’re at it, how about overthrowing the totalitarian government of La Cúpula? Play to the rhythm of urban music in a thrilling adventure full of action, puzzles and 2.5D platforming.

Explore Antro to the rhythm of hip hop, drill, R&B, and electronic music, and move around the city overcoming obstacles in your way, be it by resolving puzzles or traversing the environment using parkour. But be prepared to run at full speed, as the pursuits in Antro are plentiful and both you and the scenario will move in synchrony with the music. But remember: the enemy is always lurking.

Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming Antro special edition physical launch coming soon. 

About Gatera Studio

Founded in 2022 in Barcelona, Gatera Studio is born from the drive to represent urban culture in videogames from a rebellious and socially aware perspective. It starts its activity with the development of ANTRO, a puzzle rhythm 2.5D platformer game. Currently it has the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team composed of developers, 2D and 3D designers, illustrators, artists and music producers, writers and marketing professionals.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a media entertainment distributor company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalogue includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favourite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences. 

Experience Urban Myth Dissolution Center, UNYIELDER and OPUS: Prism Peak in Cologne, Germany!

TOKYO, JAPAN – August 20th, 2024 – Shueisha Games is set to make a big splash at Gamescom 2024, bringing a trio of captivating new titles to the world’s biggest gaming event in Cologne, Germany. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to experience hands-on gameplay with Urban Myth Dissolution Center, UNYIELDER and OPUS Prism Peak, each offering unique and thrilling experiences across different genres.

Demos will be available to all attendees in the consumer area at Home of Indies booth Hall 10.2 | Stand E010g – D011g.

“We’re thrilled to present this lineup of diverse and innovative games at Gamescom,” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global PR Manager at Shueisha Games. “Our goal is to push the boundaries of storytelling and gameplay, and we can’t wait for players to dive into these worlds and provide their feedback. It’s an honor to work with such talented teams, and we look forward to sharing their creations with the global gaming community.”

For more information on each title, here’s a closer look at what Shueisha Games will be showcasing at their booth:

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you will take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps run the day-to-day operation of the titular Dissolution Center. She’s no ordinary rookie, though, possessing the ability to see  the memories of places through her glasses. Utilizing her unique gifts and under the supervision of unenthusiastic but capable colleague Jasmine and wheelchair-bound director and psychic Ayumu Meguriya, Azami must navigate cursed relics, dimensional anomalies, and otherworldly creatures in search of answers, delving into the paranormal activity surrounding each case. 

To commemorate its gamescom showing, Shueisha has unveiled an all new trailer for Urban Myth Dissolution Center focusing on Episode 1: Eye in the Darkness. This case surrounds a mysterious man who keeps appearing in the girl’s bedroom. Who is he? And what does he want? Uncover the truth of this and other mysteries when Urban Myth Dissolution Center launches this year on Steam and Nintendo Switch. 

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is set to launch in 2024 on PC and Nintendo Switch, with support for multiple languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi.

UNYIELDER is a single-player roguelite FPS where players face off in intense 1-on-1 battles against powerful bosses. Utilize a range of weapons and high-speed combat techniques to defeat your foes.

Check out the latest UNYIELDER gamescom trailer to catch a glimpse of some all new bosses – some of which will be available to fight in the demo! Do you have what it takes to tackle the teleporting mech Watchtower, or the aerial arbiter of destruction Docksgrave? Give it your best shot on the gamescom showfloor!

UNYIELDER is set to launch in 2025 on PC. 

OPUS: Prism Peak is a magical realist adventure game about a weary grownup retreating from his defeated life, only to find himself stranded on a secluded mountain. There, he encounters a mysterious girl who claims their only way out lies within a cabin at the highest peak. Little does he know, the journey ahead will also be one of salvation.

Scheduled release date is TBD on PC, OPUS: Prism Peak will be available in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.

Players will take on the role of a traveler who accidentally enters a mysterious forest. The only way to find the path home is to reach the mountain peak. Various sudden threats loom in the forest, but you are accompanied by a young girl who will help you overcome challenges and see the world more clearly.

Mysterious animals appear frequently in the forest; they seem to share a mysterious connection with you. Whose dream is emerging from the endless darkness?

About Shueisha Games

Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

ADD TO QUEUE: CRUNCHYROLL SPINS UP CURATED ANIME PLAYLISTS ON SPOTIFY

Sydney, Australia (August 20, 2024) – Crunchyroll^®, the ultimate brand for every anime fan, has an exclusive partnership with Spotify to present listeners with specially curated playlists and a dedicated shelf on Spotify’s global Anime Hub. The partnership comes at a time when global streams of anime music on Spotify have skyrocketed by 395% since 2021, highlighting the growing influence of anime culture worldwide. Turning the daily grind into an epic adventure, the playlists present fans with a thoughtful curation of music that will further immerse them into the action-packed world of anime.

The new “Curated by Crunchyroll” playlists will be regularly refreshed with new content for listeners, setting up the ultimate anime-inspired queue:

• Crunchyroll Anime Essentials – A brand new anime season has arrived on Crunchyroll this summer! Listen along to the music behind the lineup.
• The Broody Black-Haired MC – Anguished with a tragic past, this character’s demeanor may intimidate some, but deep down they just need a hug.
• The Bubbly Pink-Haired BFF – Always close at hand when a friend is in need, this character brings light, positivity, and an often underestimated strength.
• The OP White-Haired Sensei – Underneath their cool, unbothered exterior, this character is an enigma to be unraveled.
• The Journey Begins – You are the main character of your own story. The fate of the world depends on you … and of course there are side quests.

The shelf will also include Crunchyroll’s recently debuted hit podcast: Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect Podcast, featuring high-profile guests like Oppenheimer’s David Dastmalchian, rapper Denzel Curry, and J-Pop icon LiSA.

“Anime and Japanese music are a match made in pop culture heaven,” said Terry Li, Executive Vice President of Emerging Business, Crunchyroll & General Manager of Crunchyroll Games. “Music is a vital part of the anime experience, and through our partnership with Spotify, we’re excited to amplify that connection and make fandom even more immersive for our fans.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Crunchyroll to bring listeners a new curation of anime music to explore,” shared Kyota Onishi, Head of Music in Japan at Spotify. “On Spotify, global streams of anime have surged over the past few years and we hope Anime Hub will become an indispensable part of Anime culture.”

The Curated by Crunchyroll shelf is available to visit here, via Spotify’s global Anime Hub. Over 250 hours of Japanese music and performance videos from popular artists such as LiSA and aimer can also be found on Crunchyroll.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

@2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. CRUNCHYROLLand the Crunchyroll logo are registered trademarks of Crunchyroll, LLC.

About Spotify

Spotify’s mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. Spotify’s platform revolutionised music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our move into podcasting brought innovation and a new generation of listeners to the medium, and in 2022 we entered the next audio market primed for growth with the addition of audiobooks.

Today, more listeners than ever can discover, manage and enjoy  over 100 million tracks, 6 million podcasts titles, and 350,000 audiobooks a la carte on Spotify. We are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with more than 626 million users, including 246 million subscribers in more than 180 markets.

Starting today, The Elder Scrolls Online Update 43 is available for free on PC/Mac. This latest update introduces a series of improvements and additions to The Elder Scrolls Online for all existing ESO players including Home Tours, and an Infinite Archive update alongside an assortment of quality-of-life improvements. 

As a base-game update, Update 43 is now available on PC/Mac with Xbox and PlayStation consoles receiving the update on September 4. More details on what’s included in this update can be found below.

Update 43 introduces one of the most anticipated new features for Tamriel’s housing enthusiasts in Home Tours, allowing players to explore and admire the creativity of Tamriel’s residents. With Home Tours, players will be able to tour fully decorated and personalised player-owned homes through a curated ‘Recommend’ list, or a free form Browse list. The ‘Recommend’ tab will highlight top-rated player homes as well as newer created homes, providing easy access for those interested in viewing standout designs. Players can also add any home to their favourites, making it simple to revisit these impressive creations whenever they wish.

This update also adds more depth to the Infinite Archive in the form of new maps, enemies, Verses and Visions, and updated loot including new class item sets. In addition to Infinite Archive updates, there are an assortment of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes that will make players’ time in Tamriel easier and more enjoyable. 

For all the details on Update 43, be sure to check out the official blog post here. The complete list of fixes, improvements, and additions can be found on the official forums here.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site

Vanquish the Grim Reaper by becoming the ultimate math hero

SEATTLE, WA – 19 August, 2024 – Divide by Sheep 2, the sequel to the cartoony math puzzle game that sold more than 200,000 copies, developed by Viktor Solodilov and Denis Novikov, and published by tinyBuild, makes problem solving fun on PC via Steam today. The game is out now on iOS devices, with Android joining the horde soon. 

Watch the Official Trailer for Divide By Sheep 2

Put a thinkin’ cap on and get ready to save some sheep. Get the “baaaa-rain” juices flowin’ in a wacky cartoon world and save only the right amount of sheep, even if that means…dividing the poor little guys. Beware the terrifying Grim Reaper, who will stop at nothing to collect the adorable creatures when a math problem is too hard to crack. 

Solve more than 150 math problems by any means necessary. Divide the fluffy animals in every way imaginable by feeding them to wolves, pushing them off the ledge for the Kraken to devour, or simply slice ’em up. Do whatever the heck it takes to get to the final platform with the correct amount of sheep according to the equation. Stop the Grim Reaper from flooding the sheep’s home and save the day as a mathematician hero!

“We’re looking forward to Divide by Sheep 2’s quirky, math-based adventureentertaining a new audience on PC” said Viktor Solodilov, lead developer. “By melding colorful designs with ever-evolving puzzles, we have brought a new way to make math fun, enveloped in hilariously dark humor.” 

Divide by Sheep 2 is available today on Windows PC via Steam for $4.99 USD. It offers English language support.

To learn more about the game, follow @DivideBySheep on Twitter, and visit tinyBuild’s official website to learn more about their catalog!

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Viktor Solodilov, Denis Novikov

They are independent game developers based in Europe. The duo have previously worked together on the action RPG title Phanton Trigger, and have put their brains together for their latest project, the Divide By Sheep series.