NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM – Aug. 8, 2024 – Publisher Mindscape and Dav Pilkey have partnered to bring the bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series to the world of video games. This license agreement grants Mindscape global distribution rights for “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible,” in both digital and physical versions of the game. The worldwide partnership was brokered by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club,on behalf of Writers House and Dav Pilkey.

With his trademark humor and heart, #1 bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey has made reading fun for kids with the Dog Man graphic novel series, which was launched by Scholastic in August 2016, has sold more than 60 million copies in print and been translated into 47 languages. The latest title in the series, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, published in March 2024, was the #1 bestselling book overall (children’s and adult books combined) in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and was the #1 bestselling children’s book in the U.K. Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club series, a spin-off of Dog Man, launched in 2020 to critical acclaim and topped bestseller lists worldwide.

“We are excited to partner with Mindscape to bring Dog Man to the gaming world,” said Jackie DeMaio, Senior Licensing Director, The Joester Loria Group. “Mindscape’s experience and passion for delivering engaging, high-quality games makes them the perfect match for the Dog Man brand. The game joins the upcoming theatrical release from Dreamworks/Universal in providing fans another way to engage with the beloved Dog Man characters, stories and settings.”

Mark Huijmans, owner and CEO of Mindscape, shared his enthusiasm for the project: “Dog Man is a fantastic IP with a huge following, and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with TJL Group to bring this beloved character to a video game. This game is not just a playthrough; it’s an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe, offering all fans a chance to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”

About the Game:

The game “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible” is a 2D side-scrolling platformer featuring fun and engaging puzzle mechanics. Players will embark on an exciting journey across 50 unique levels spanning five different worlds as they pursue the thief who stole the key to the city. Players will explore eight iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including City Hall, the Giant Marshmallow Factory, and various jails. Each location offers unique platforming challenges and puzzle-solving opportunities, ensuring action-packed and entertaining gameplay for fans of all ages.

Platforms:

The game will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S.

For more information, please visit www.Mindscape.com/dog-man and https://joesterloriagroup.com.

About Dav Pilkey

The publication of Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder marks Dav Pilkey’s 38 years of writing and illustrating award-winning and bestselling books for children. When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books—the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to write and illustrate for kids. He took her advice and created his first book, World War Won, which won a national competition in 1986. Dav’s stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, empathy, and the triumph of the good-hearted. When he is not making books for kids, Dav loves to kayak with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. For more information about Dav Pilkey and his books, visit http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/davpilkey.

About Mindscape

Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years, capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as The Smurfs, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Bluey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Story of Seasons, and publishing and developing games like the Windstorm games, Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games. For more information, visit www.Mindscape.com.

Mindscape® and the Mindscape® Logo are registered trademarks of Elementalz B.V. and its affiliates. © 2024 All rights reserved.

About TJL Group

The Joester Loria Group, (www.joesterloriagroup.com), is an award-winning full-service licensing and brand extension agency, representing Chiquita; PepsiCo’s North America beverage brands; Frito-Lay’s Cheetos and Doritos brand; Constellation Brands Beer portfolio including Corona Extra, Modelo and Pacifico; Kellogg’s portfolio of cereal and snack brands; Toyota and Lexus; Papyrus; The World of Eric Carle™ including The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Dick Bruna’s Miffy and Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man.

Phase One of Version 1.2 Brings a New Resonator, Version Events, Weapon, and Quests. Patch Preview Notes Available Now.  
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – AUGUST 8th, 2024 – Kuro Games announced today that the next update of its open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves will launch Thursday, August 15th. A new trailer previewing the update is also now available.

Dubbed ‘In the Turquoise Moonglow,’ version 1.2 will enter its first phase with a host of new content for players, including quests, a new Resonator, new weapon, many quality of life improvements requested by players, and several new events including “By Moon’s Grace” Moon-chasing Festival event that will introduce a new simulation management gameplay mode.   

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breath-taking art and atmosphere, and addcitive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.

Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website,  on the App Store, Google Play, and PC via The Epic Games Store. For more information on Wuthering Waves, news and updates, join the community on Discord, and follow on X / Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the game’s official website.

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ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.
Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.

A monstrous new creature spreads the agony of the tortured landscape itself

FRANKFURT – Aug. 8, 2024 – Today Crytek is thrilled to introduce the latest in-game Event, Scorched Earth, alongside a new Wild Target—the Hellborn. Prowling the tortured peaks of the brand-new Colorado map, Mammon’s Gulch, players face off against this game changing new threat in Hunt: Showdown 1896, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 15.

Starting off in the new Colorado biome, Scorched Earth brings three Pacts for Hunters to pledge to as they step off the train from Louisiana into the shadow of the mighty Rocky Mountains. The Mammon’s Gulch Incursion is fully underway as horrors beyond comprehension spill forth from the oil wells and mines running through the mountain peaks.

Alongside the fiery new Wild Target, the upcoming Event brings new equipment, ammo, and weapons, including the 1865 Carbine, the Infantry 73L base rifle with a sniper variant, Bear Traps as a new Tool, and a Crossbow Deadeye scoped variant. A completely new Weekly Challenge system better supports players joining the action mid-Event, and a Battle Pass full of both free and premium rewards are available to unlock.

Hellborn

An amalgam of fire and flesh and a source of immense heat, the Hellborn can be tracked audibly by listening in Dark Sight. Boiled up from the depths of Mammon’s Gulch, this new Wild Target can be found at multiple locations, stalking the land until provoked into explosive response.

Posing an entirely new threat, the Hellborn moves frantically to slag trespassing Hunters, scorching everything in its considerable reach. Be warned—the Hellborn is best dispatched quickly, as its raging howls attract the attention of other Hunters across the Gulch, multiplying the threat minute by minute.

Event Pacts

Attempting to impose order, The Lawful Pact look to establish Hunter authority in the Gulch under Wyatt Preston’s command. Making their first appearance, The Wilderness Pact puts no trust in the law. They have stepped out of their wild and remote haunts to defend the integrity of the mountain ranges and punish those who corrupt or exploit them.

Meanwhile, The Demented Pact have resurfaced under the cover of darkness, following signs of this new Corruption with twisted hearts. They seek to nurture and multiply the new wonders the Sculptor has wrought. Players are able to pledge to their chosen Pacts at the Supply Points, which grants them an exclusive Trait enabling fresh gameplay opportunities. Some existing Traits also gain bonus Conditional Trait Effects for Hunters who pledge to specific Pacts.

The Wilderness Pact Traits

• Surefoot (New) – sprint with primed throwables or while using a First Aid Kit
• Beastface (Conditional Trait Effect) – avoid triggering animals or breaking branches
• Frontiersman (Conditional Trait Effect) – gain an extra Pledge Mark for the first 30 Event Points collected per Mission

The Lawful Pact Traits

• Peacekeeper – restore an empty Health Chunk after looting a dead Hunter
• Packmule (Conditional Trait Effect) – find extra ammo when looting dead Hunters
• Vigilant (Conditional Trait Effect) – double the range of Dark Sight

The Demented Pact Traits

• Berserker – boost melee damage
• Adrenaline (Conditional Trait Effect) – 25% speed boost for 20 seconds when at critical health
• Ghoul (Conditional Trait Effect) – restore health when damaging a Boss Target or Wild Target

Hunters will also be able to earn Event Pledge Marks and acquire additional boons and rewards, with the ability to carry up to 4 Pledge Marks at a time.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings the new Rocky Mountains experience to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on August 15. Showcasing the CRYENGINE 5.11 upgrade, a new Wild Target, the Hellborn, unleashes visually spectacular fights and contributes to the unparalleled soundscape of the sprawling vistas and stoic mountains as its roars echo throughout the land, unleashing the Scorched Earth Event.

With tons of new content and a generational upgrade on consoles, stay tuned to the official channels for more updates and details this summer in the lead up to the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896.

About Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format. Set in Colorado in 1896, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that create a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the monsters who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic Bounty Hunt game mode, a match pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three—against each other as they race to take out gruesome creatures for a Bounty they must collect and extract from the map. Hunt‘s Soul Survivor mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of Bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost you everything. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Series X|S on Aug. 15, 2024. For more information, visit www.huntshowdown.com.

Create cozy ecosystems in this wholesome puzzle game, now on Steam.

Košice, Slovak Republic – August 8 2024. Grindstone and developer Bitmap Galaxy announced today that Preserve is available now on Steam Early Access with an exclusive launch discount of 20% for a limited time at €9.99 | $9.99. Players captivated by the cozy vibes of this wholesome game can also buy the ‘Wonder Edition’ that includes the base game, digital artbook and soundtrack for only €19.99 | $19.99.

Watch the Early Access Launch Trailer for Preserve 

Watch the 4-part Devlog to learn more 

Players can dive straight into this cozy puzzle nature-building game and start designing a perfect habitat across three vividly unique biomes; Continental, Savanna, and Marine, featuring over 25 puzzles and an unlimited creative mode. Players can also share the wonders of Preserve with the included photo mode. 

“We’re pleased to launch Preserve on Steam Early Access today,” said Matej Hudak, Head of Publishing at Grindstone. “We’ve partnered with Townscaper, Polylithic, Terra Nil, and Terra Scape for exciting launch day bundles. Preserve will also feature in the Wholesome Games celebration from August 15-21. As we start this Early Access journey, we invite players to join our Discord community. There, we’ll share regular updates on the next biome and welcome any feedback to help shape Preserve during Early Access.”

Preserve is now available in Early Access on Steam (PC). Fans can buy the game now with a 20% off launch discount for €9.99 | $9.99. Or grab Preserve as part of the ‘Wonder Edition’ that includes the digital artbook and soundtrack for €19.99 | $19.99.

About Bitmap Galaxy 

Bitmap Galaxy is a small game development studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia. They strive to make meaningful and amusing games that avoid any unnecessary realistic violence.

About Grindstone 

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

Plus hands-on with a terrifying new horror game coming next year

LONDON, UK – August 7th, 2024 – Fireshine Games is thrilled to announce that it’ll be taking 10 playable games to gamescom 2024, including the world’s first reveal of a brand new unannounced mining roguelite, and hands-on with an unsettling new horror game to be published by Fireshine Games in 2025.

Visit the Fireshine Games booth in Hall 10.2 to get hands-on with each of the games at the show, including an exciting new look at yokai fantasy life sim Tales of Seikyu, the latest demo for turn-based frog-like deckbuilder Toads of the Bayou, the console versions of Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, and the first ever hands-on with wave shreddin’ shoot ‘em up Gunboat God.

Face your fears to get hands-on with a terrifying new horror game in an immersive experience room, stop by the Core Keeper claw machine to walk away with some exclusive merch, and check out the upcoming console version of detective sim Shadows of Doubt for a chance to win an awesome prize.

The full lineup of Fireshine Games’ playable titles at Gamescom 2024 includes:

• Core Keeper [Consoles & PC] – August 27, 2024
• Gunboat God [PC] – 2026
• Odinfall [PC] – 2024
• REKA [PC] – August 2024
• Shadows of Doubt [Consoles & PC] – 2024
• Tales of Seikyu [PC] – 2025
• The Deadly Path [PC] – Coming Soon
• Toads of the Bayou [PC] – October 2024
• Unannounced Mining Roguelite – TBA
• Upcoming Horror Title to be published by Fireshine Games – 2025

“We’re delighted to be heading to gamescom later this month with an incredible lineup of new games for players to check out,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games. “With a variety of games to play and an experience room to check out our exciting new horror title, we can’t wait to welcome players and see their reactions to the games we have in store.”

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.

Purple Moss Collectors and Yogscast Games Bring High Stakes Blackjack and Roguelike Reinvention

Bristol,  United Kingdom — August 8, 2024 | The chips are down and high noon is about to strike, that’s right, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers launches today!  

Yogscast Games and Purpose Moss Collectors are proud to bring this roguelike, Blackjack adventure to Steam! Fresh off the back of a graphical overhaul, successful Steam Next Fest demo and over 50,000 new players joining the table – Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is opening the saloon doors today! 

Complete with over 300 cards, players won’t just be drawing from a traditional deck to take down their greedy opponents. Teeming with a whacky assortment of cards ranging from birthday cards to tarot cards, there’s plenty of unique combinations players can use to outwit their fiendish foes and emerge victorious in this stakes roguelike.

To see more of what awaits in Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, feast your eyes on the brand-new launch trailer below:

For more information, visit the Steam page here, maybe even pull up a chair. Who knows, you might win big!

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’. 

About Purple Moss Collectors

Purple Moss Collectors is a tiny game studio from New Zealand, making weird and wonderful replayable games. We are currently developing a blackjack roguelike deckbuilder called Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers.

TOKYO, JP – August 8, 2024 – Thirdverse Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Hironao Kunimitsu) announced a new management structure, effective August 8, 2024, to strengthen its overseas growth strategy. Under this new structure, Masaru Ohnogi (Director and CBO), who oversees the U.S. studio, will be appointed as Representative Director and CEO. Hironao Kunimitsu will become Representative Director and Chairman. Under this new management structure, the company aims to achieve further growth in the U.S. market, the center of the VR industry, and to realize its mission of “Creating a new virtual world for 1 billion people.”

In 2000, Masaru Ohnogi joined WebMoney, and while involved in overall company management, he was instrumental in expanding annual sales to over 22 billion yen in approximately seven years. In 2007, he became the head of Lupicia’s U.S. subsidiary, managing 5 stores in California and expanding the e-commerce system and wholesale business. In 2010, he was appointed President and CEO of GCREST America, where he planned and operated the avatar community service “TinierMe,” gaining 5 million users in 3 years. In 2012, he joined gumi, serving as Executive Officer and CEO of overseas subsidiaries, and later became the head of gumi America. He launched Seoul XR Startups and Nordic XR Startups, identifying local partners and speaking at over 30 conferences annually. He is well-versed in VR content and technology. Since October 2020, he has served as Director and CBO of Thirdverse, overseeing the U.S. studio. He resides in Burlingame, California.

Thirdverse Representative Director and Chairman Hironao Kunimitsu: “Mr. Ohnogi has been a colleague since my time as CEO of gumi, and I am very pleased to see him appointed as Representative Director, President, and CEO. His extensive experience and deep knowledge are essential for Thirdverse’s next growth phase. This transition to a new management structure is a significant step in our growth strategy. Together, we will strive to create cutting-edge futures and become pioneers in providing new experiences to users worldwide. With our strong team, we will continue to challenge ourselves to be the best in the world at Thirdverse. Please look forward to our continued growth. VR is Now!”

Thirdverse Representative Director and CEO Masaru Ohnogi: “In the U.S. market, the VR industry continues to grow rapidly, centered on Meta’s “Meta Quest” devices. In February of this year, Apple began selling its “Vision Pro” device in the U.S., and many other companies have announced their entry into the market, indicating further global market expansion. Additionally, it is very interesting that the VR market is rapidly expanding among younger users, particularly teenagers. VR offers a level of immersion incomparable to experiences from screens like TVs, PCs, and smartphones, captivating the new generation of users. At Thirdverse, we will continue to pursue new and astonishing VR entertainment and challenge ourselves to dominate the world as a Japanese company.”

New Management Structure:
 

New Japan Office Location:

Starting in August 2024, Thirdverse Inc. will relocate to “PMO Tamachi IV” to accommodate further growth and business expansion and to enhance the productivity and creativity of each employee and promote greater operational efficiency. We look forward to your continued support. “PMO Tamachi IV”: https://www.pmo-web.com/common/vr-view/tamachi4_final/

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports for Meta Quest devices, PlayStation®VR2 devices and PCVR. Attracting millions of players worldwide, its flagship VR titles include “SWORDS of GARGANTUA”, “X8”’ and “SOUL COVENANT”. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond.

Genre Confirmed, First Visuals Unveiled And Private Alpha Now Open For Signups!

AUSTIN, TX. (August 8, 2024) – Wolfeye Studios, Inc., an independent development studio co-led by President Raf Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios and co-creator of the award winning and critically acclaimed games Dishonored and Prey, today announced that their next game, which is a First Person Action RPG, just wrapped Pre Production and is now full steam ahead in Production. Wolfeye’s intention is to get input from the community early on in the development process to help make the game the best it can be by running an exclusive and limited private Alpha.This announcement follows a playful tease at Game Developers Conference (GDC) where the studio shared an image of a whiteboard from their Austin office with the words “Retro Sci-fi” and “First Person” scribbled on it.

Wolfeye Studios is a team made up of world class industry talent who primarily came from Arkane Lyon and Arkane Austin, the latter of which permanently closed in May this year. Co-founded by industry veterans Raf Colantonio and CEO and Executive Producer, Julien Roby, also a former Arkane executive on Dishonored and other Arkane Studios games, Wolfeye Studios first game, an isometric 3rd person action RPG called Weird West, made it’s announcement debut at The Game Awards in 2019 and was published by Devolver Digital in March 2022.  It was also nominated for “Best RPG of the Year” at the 26th D.I.C.E. Awards.  This next game will be an ambitious new IP built upon the DNA of earlier Arkane games to deliver a rich and detailed world, freedom of how to play and a deep RPG experience. 

“We are so happy to be able to officially confirm that our next game is actively in production and that it is a First Person Action RPG,” explained President and Creative Director, Raphael Colantonio. “Fans of the past games I have been involved with such as Dishonored and Prey will feel at home, as well as fans of RPGs in general. While we look for the right publishing partner, our sights are firmly set on getting our community involved with the game’s development with a limited private Alpha in 2025. We can not wait for fans to see what we are working on.”

Gamers who want to enroll for a chance to get a spot in the limited private Alpha are encouraged to sign up to the interest list which is forming at www.wolfeye-studios.com/signup and to follow Wolfeye Studios on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.

About Wolfeye Studios

Wolfeye Studios is a veteran distributed development team co-led by President Raf Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios and CEO Julien Roby, also a former Arkane executive. With a proven passion for immersive games that feature original worlds, strong audio and bold art direction, the team at Wolfeye create games that allow players to live their own adventures in rich simulated worlds that respond to actions and decisions in ways unique to each playthrough. The studio’s debut title, Weird West, released in 2022 and was nominated for “Best RPG of the Year” at the 26th D.I.C.E. Awards and they are currently working on a new first-person sci-fi action RPG.

Japanese Publisher’s Annual Streaming Showcase Features Extensive Lineup of Indie Games with Hands-on Opportunities at Upcoming Events

TOKYO – Aug. 8, 2024 – PLAYISM, Japan’s longest-running indie publisher known for bringing world-class games from independent developers to players around the globe, today announced the return of the PLAYISM Game Show on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at 4:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM CEST / 8:00 PM JST in English, Japanese, and Chinese on YouTube. Featuring never-before-seen world premieres, and in-depth looks at the publisher’s extensive games portfolio, the PLAYISM Game Show promises exclusive reveals and a wealth of exciting new updates from across the publisher’s games portfolio.

Games and updates revealed exclusively during the PLAYISM Game Show include:

Nitro Express: Unveiled exclusively during the showcase, this 2D side-view pixel-art action game developed by Grayfax Software features cute assault-weapon-wielding girls shooting up a storm in the streets of Japan!

Homura Hime: Fight against archdemons possessed by deviant emotions in this third person action game, developed by Crimson Dusk, featuring anime-styled visuals and intense 3D bullet hell gameplay.

Valkyrie of Phantasm: Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat, developed by AREAZERO.

Outrider Mako: Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game developed by Asamado Games.

The Exit 8: Trapped in an endless underground passageway, observe your surroundings carefully to reach “The Exit 8” in this walking simulator developed by KOTAKE CREATE, inspired by Japanese underground passageways, liminal spaces and back rooms.

And more!“We are thrilled to unveil what our developers have been hard at work on for not only this year’s PLAYISM Game Show, but for our stellar group of playable demos coming to PAX West, and Tokyo Game Show,” said Shunji Mizutani, Executive Producer at PLAYISM. “We are so appreciative of the unwavering support from our community, and we hope our fans are as thrilled as we are to get a taste of what’s in-store from PLAYISM.”

Watch the PLAYISM Game Show

PLAYISM will bring many of their games to PAX West 2024 where attendees will have the opportunity to go hands-on with select titles from Thursday’s showcase, including world premieres and playable demos available for the first time, ever. Visit PLAYISM at PAX West in the North Hall – Booth #1103 from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in the Seattle Convention Center to experience all-new demos from the publisher’s lineup, as well as receiving custom giveaways just for playing! Media interested in scheduling an appointment or booth tour at PAX West are encouraged to RSVP here, or at [email protected].

PLAYISM’s full PAX West lineup of playable titles is as follows:

• Homura Hime (Coming in early 2025 on PC via Steam)
• Outrider Mako (Coming this winter on PC via Steam)
• Metal Bringer (Coming this winter on PC via Steam and PlayStation®5)
• Nitro Express (Coming in 2025 on PC via Steam)
• HARUKA: Beyond the Stars (Coming in 2026 on PC via Steam)
• Million Depth (Coming in 2025 on PC via Steam)

Following PAX West, PLAYISM will feature the same lineup of playable demos at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) in the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba, Japan from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29. More information on PLAYISM’s TGS plans will be made available soon.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow them on X, Discord, and YouTube.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.

Tacos, Cranes and Leftover Bags Join PlateUp!

Bristol,  United Kingdom — August 8, 2024 | Yogscast Games and developer It’s happening are excited to announce a major update for their roguelike co-op cooking hit, PlateUp! The ‘Fully Loaded’ update offers players advanced building, the ability to make customers take their leftovers home and a new meal: The Taco!

After players have been calling for an easier way to change the kitchen layout, It’sHappening have called in the big guns! Or big cranes to be specific. This allows players greater flexibility when building their dream restaurant, as they can now call in a crane to help! Want that table elsewhere? Swing it over! Finding it hard to move your cooker, never fear, the crane is here to do all the heavy lifting for you!!

Alongside this, players will also have access to the ‘Dish Cabinet’, allowing them to make any main dish they fancy instead of choosing from the pre-selected options on each level. This gives players a new found freedom to cook how they want and bring their own tasty creations to the masses!

Speaking of food, it’s taco time! Tantalising tacos are a new dish that will revolutionise every PlateUp! restaurant. Made 4 at a time, players will need to be ensure and make sure customers asking for 2 or 3 tacos don’t upset their carefully constructed taco conveyor belt! 

But not everyone can finish their meal. Sometimes in PlateUp! their eyes are bigger than their belly! Leftover bags are a new item players can offer customers so that they can take their unfinished meal with them and free up that table space! 

PlateUp! blends classic co-op cooking and permanent roguelike progression, where players take charge of a restaurant of their own creation. With a banquet of cuisine, equipment and layout options, budding chefs can masterfully craft and compose the perfect restaurant, or watch it all go up in smoke like an overcooked omelette.  

Complete with 4 player co-op, both online and locally, players can hire friends and family as allies in their culinary crusade. Designed to welcome pros and newcomers alike, anyone can throw on an apron and offer a helping hand.

PlateUp! has also received a number of important bug fixes and performance improvements, ensuring players can cook up even more fun with a smoother, more reliable gameplay experience. There has never been a better time to step into the kitchen and start an ever-evolving, and hopefully improving, culinary empire!

Download PlateUp! today on Nintendo Switch (£16.75/$19.99), PlayStation 4/5 (£15.99/$19.99) and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One (£16.74/$19.99) and with Xbox and PC Game Pass.  

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.1m Steam units sold.

About It’s happening

It’s happening is a team of two developers based in Bristol, UK. Originally a one-man team, Alastair Janse van Rensburg produced PlateUp! on his own over lockdown – his first game and a smash hit.